cornwall england newspaper
1846 NEWS
FEBRUARY
6 FEBRUARY 1846, Friday
ADVERTISEMENTS
NOTICE - I, JOHN BORLASE, of the Borough of Helston, in the County of Cornwall, surgeon, do hereby
GIVE NOTICE, that I will not be answerable for any debt or debts that may or shall be contracted by my
wife, JANE BORLASE, either for herself or for THOMASINE JANE BORLASE, her daughter, my said wife
having absented herself, and still continuing to absent herself, from my house, and having withdrawn
from me the care of my said daughter without just cause.
JOHN BORLASE
Witness, WM. PENALUNA
Dated, Helston, January 27, 1846
TO LEAD SMELTER AND REFINERS
WANTED, a competent person, of steady, active habits, to take charge of a Smelting Establishment in
Spain, belonging to an English company. He must have a thorough knowledge of the treatment of
Lead Ores, and of Silver, and must in addition be capable of Assaying Copper Ores. Strong individuals
as to character and capability will be required.
Applications stating age, and amount of salary expected, to be addressed to A.B., 120, Leadenhall-
street, London.
Dated January 4, 1846
LOCAL INTELLIGENCE
TRURO INSTITUTION - VOCAL CONCERTS - The first lecture of the Spring session was given by MR.
HEMPEL, on Friday evening last, in the Assembly room. The subject was the Genius of Handel, with
illustrations from his works, which were performed by a company of fifty amateurs, who had been
trained by Mr. Hempel. The novelty of the performances (at least in this county,) attracted a very
numerous audience, amounting to about nine hundred persons, strangers being present from
Falmouth, Helston, Wadebridge, and districts more immediately surrounding Truro. Mr. Hempel
commenced his lecture by observing that the people of this county, in respect to musical attainments,
were far behind those in the northern manufacturing districts, especially in Lancashire, where there
was scarcely a mechanic who could not take a part in performing the works of the great masters. And
yet in regard to the quality of their voices, he considered the people of this county were highly
favoured; there being a greater number of fine bass voices in Cornwall than in any other county in
England. [From Handel's compositions, the lecturer selected some of the most beautiful specimens;
Mr. Hempel, with the whole vocal strength of the choir, then executed "For unto us a child is born,"
from the "Messiah," with much precision, to very good effect. The performance of this piece was
hailed with great applause by the audience, and surprised many who previously doubted the ability of
the choir to execute such difficult movements. The next illustration was from the oratorio of
"Sampson," entitled "Total Eclipse." It is an extremely pathetic piece, and was sung by Mr. Hempel.
[Every single piece was then listed and discussed in great detail; most of them receiving loud demands
for encores,"not considering the exhaustion of the singers."] At the close of the lecture, MR. BERRY,
the president, tendered the thanks of the institution to Mr. Hempel. The concert was repeated on
the following Monday evening, when those possessing the members transferable tickets were
admitted free. The songs were sung with less timidity, and therefore better, the choruses not quite
so well as before; but it would be unjust, under the circumstances, to subject these performers to the
severity of criticism. The audience were even more numerous, and appeared as highly gratified as on
the Friday evening. The President remarked that the success of this attempt should encourage the
formation of choral societies in this county, such as were established among the working men of
Lancashire, Yorkshire, and Derbyshire. On the motion of Mr. STOKES, seconded by MR. WILLYAMS,
the thanks of the meeting were again tendered to MR. HEMPEL, who, in acknowledging the
compliment, said his intention was immediately to form a choral society, and when he appeared
before them again he trusted it would be with a hundred voices. Mr. BENNALLACK, in a lively speech,
moved a vote of thanks to the choir, which was seconded by MR. CHORLEY, and the company
separated.
The next two lectures will be given by MR. BULLMORE, surgeon, on the 13th and 20th instant, the
subject being "the defective arrangements in towns to secure the moral, social, and physical welfare
of the inhabitants."
FALMOUTH MISERICORDIA SOCIETY - From the report of this society for the past year, we learn that
notwithstanding a donation of GBP 5 presented by the president, G. C. FOX, Esq., out of a sum left at
his disposal for charitable purposes by the late MRS. CATHERINE FOX, and a donation of GBP 1 by
CAPTAIN CORY, R.N., to be applied, at the discretion of the committee, to the use of the necessitous,
in addition to the usual allowance from this society, it has been necessary to withdraw GBP 25 from
the Savings' bank, to discharge the balance due to the treasurer, and towards the expenses for the
ensuing year, in consequence of a falling off of upwards of GBP 11 in the amount realised at the annual
sale of fancy work, and also a decrease in the amount of annual subscriptions, compared with these
items in the preceding years' account. This society was established upwards of 35 years ago, and its
benefits have been widely dispensed amongst the sick, the aged, and the stranger, whom it has
always regarded as the objects of its peculiar care. During every week of the past year, the number of
cases receiving regular relief has averaged 104, and those receiving occasional relief, 40, making in all
144 individuals and families who enjoy the weekly bounty of this society, in the majority of cases to
the amount of 5d. per week. During the year, there have been 49 new cases. These facts can not but
commend the Falmouth Misericordia society to those benevolently minded persons who feel anxious
to lessen the sufferings of the aged and sick poor.
TRURO POLICE - On Monday last, JOHN SOBEY, jun., was fined 5s. and costs for assaulting the wife of
PHILIP WHITFORD, storekeeper to the Truro flour company. THOMAS OFALL was fined 10s. and costs
for committing a nuisance. JANE BONETTA was committed to take her trial at the sessions on a charge
of stealing various articles from the house of MR. GILL, manager of the Patent Wood Works. The
prisoner had been in Mr. Gill's service about six months, during which time a number of articles had
been missed from the house. An anonymous letter was at length received, through which Mr. Gill was
induced to procure a warrant to search the house of the prisoner's sister, in St. Austell-street, where a
box was found belonging to the prisoner, containing a richly bound prayer-book, another book, a
neckerchief, and a turnover, with other articles, and in the drawers of the dresser a bolster case and
towels, the whole of which articles were identified as being the property of the prosecutor. In the
prisoner's box were also found several articles of linen, belonging to Mr. PEARCE, of the hotel, where
the prisoner had formerly been a servant. On Tuesday, GEORGE OLIVER, alias The Little Roper, was
brought up on a charge of drunkenness. Policeman FITZSIMMONS was called upon to expel the
defendant from a house where he was making a disturbance, when the rope-maker, who, although a
little man, is a practiced wrestler, resisted the law, and threw the policeman several good "turns"
without difficulty. He was fined 20s. and costs.
CALLINGTON - On Friday, the 23rd inst., three miners, named JAMES, DELLY, and VASEY, were
brought before the REV. DR. FLETCHER, and W.D. HORNDON, Esq., county magistrates, charged with
having stolen from the Callington mines, a quantity of candles and gunpowder. The charge having
been proved, they were committed to Bodmin for trial.
SHIPWRECK - The schooner, "Lady Basset," of Falmouth, JOB STEVENS, master, from St Ives, for the
Adriatic, with a cargo of fish, went on shore, to the eastward of Conil, near Cadiz, during a heavy gale
of wind from the south-west, and is likely to become a wreck. The crew were saved, and also the
ship's stores and materials. The cargo is likely to be a total loss.
SUICIDE - On Monday last, a young woman, aged twenty-three years, named MARTHA CURNOW, of
Mount's View, in the parish of Ludgvan, committed suicide, by hanging herself to a beam in her bed-
room.
AWFULLY SUDDEN DEATH - On Thursday night, the 29th ult., an old man of the name of WILLIAM
TREVARTON, of the parish of St. Minver, went to bed in his usual health; but about ten minutes
afterwards, some of his daughter's children hearing him make a peculiar noise, his daughter went up
stairs to see what was the matter, and in a few minutes he was a corpse. The deceased was 77 years
of age.
On Thursday last an elderly woman, named HAYCROFT, living in Lowry's backlet, Pydar-street, Truro,
died suddenly, having fallen down, it is supposed, in a fit. Her husband works at MR. KNIGHT's
brewery, and she was in the habit of taking him his breakfast. On her non-arrival, therefore, he went
home, where he found a candle burning on the table, and on going up stairs he discovered his wife on
the floor, on her hands and knees, quite dead, she having fallen against a table and broken it.
CORONER'S INQUESTS - On Saturday last, an inquest was held at Lower St. Columb Porth, before
JOHN CARLYON, Esq., on the body of a young man which was found washed ashore near Newquay
pier, a few yards distant from the place where another body was washed ashore last week. The
deceased was apparently a seaman, about seventeen years of age, and is supposed to be another of
the unfortunate crew of the "Young Eagle" which was recently wrecked off Newquay. Verdict, found
drowned.
On the following day, at St. Mawes, an inquest was held, before the same coroner, on the body of
SAMPSON HILL, who was drowned by the upsetting of the St. Anthony market boat on the 27th of
December. The body was only found the day previously to the inquest, and was only identified by a
knife found in the deceased's pocket, bearing his name. Verdict, accidentally drowned.
13 FEBRUARY 1846, Friday
STANNARIES COURT
CARTER and OTHERS v. ENYS - At the last sitting of the court, a verdict in this case was obtained for the
plaintiffs, with the recovery of GBP 215.17s.4d. alleged to be due to the defendants as tributers for
working Wheal Trevaunance mine, in which Mr. ENYS was alleged to be the sole adventurer. Mr.
ROBERTS, on behalf of the defendant, obtained a rule nisi for a new trial, on the grounds that the
verdict was against the evidence, the jury did not understand the evidence, and was thus puzzled at
the novelty of the case. MR. STOKES argued against the rule, contending that the evidence was
sufficiently clear, and understood by the jury. The Vice Warden said it would be more satisfactory to
submit the evidence to another jury, as some technical words might have been misunderstood. But
he must also express his disappointment, for if the parties who had possession of the tin had paid the
necessary expenses of rendering it marketable to those who raised it, which on every principle of law
and equity they were bound to do, he apprehended that all further proceedings in this action would
have been suppressed.
SAMUEL & JOHN HARRIS v. HENRY POWELL STEPHENS - MR. STOKES applied on petition for an
injunction in this case, to restrain the sale and removal of the materials of Pentyre lead mine, in the
parish of St. Minver. The petition stated that Samuel and John Harris were creditors, for working the
mine in question, to the amount of GBP 45.15s. Last Saturday the men were discharged, and the
petitioners were told by the captain, MR. WILLIAM BISHOP, that the purser, MR. STEPHENS, was
expected down in a few days to sell all the materials, there being now a small quantity of ore, with an
engine, &c. The petitioners further stated that within twenty-one days the captain said there would
be nothing left on the spot; and that their debts were consequently in danger of being lost. Mr.
Stokes also presented a petition from other creditors, alleging the same facts; and the Vice Warden
granted the injunction.
ST. STEPHENS PLOUGHING MATCH -
A Ploughing match took place on Tuesday, the 3rd inst., at St. Stephens in Branwell, in a field belonging
to MR. JOHN EASTERBROOK, of Carloggas. The umpires were Mr. GEORGE ANDREW, of St. Mewan;
MR. RICHARD ARTHUR, of Creed; and MR. LUKE BICE, of St. Enoder. The first prize for Skim Coulter
ploughs, GBP 1, was awarded to WM. PEARCE, of St. Stephens; 2nd ditto, 10s. to ROBERT POLLOCK, of
St. Stephens; and the 3rd ditto, 5s., to WILLIAM BONE, of St. Stephens. Double Ploughs - 1st prize, GBP
1, CHARLES HARRIS, of St. Ste[hens; second ditto, 10s., WM TREGENWIN of Probus. An additional 5s
was given to THOMAS TREMELLIN, of St. Mewan, for the excellent work he had made. The combing
performed by boys was greatly admired. 1st prize, 10s., THOMAS TRUSCOTT of St. Stephens; 2nd ditto,
6s., WILLIAM HARRIS of St. Stephens. After the decision of the umpires, the parties returned to the
Churchtown, where an excellent dinner was prepared at the Cornish Inn, kept by MR. ALMOND
YELLAND, and to which a large number did ample justice. After the removal of the cloth, several toasts
were drunk and responded to. The utmost harmony and good feeling prevailed until a late hour,
when the company retired evidently pleased with the proceedings of the day.
SHERIFFALTY OF CORNWALL - On the 4th instant, as the Prince of Wales's Council Chamber, Somerset
House, CHRISTOPHER HENRY THOMAS HAWKINS of Trewithen, Esq., was appointed High Sheriff of this
county for the year ensuing. MR. CHILOTT, of Truro, has been appointed Under Sheriff, and MR.
ANSTIS, of Liskeard, County clerk.
HIGH TIDES AND FLOODS - The provincial papers in the west of England state that great damage has
been done by an extraordinary high tide on Thursday se'nnight, and the heavy rains which swelled the
currents of the rivers, which meeting the high tide, overflowed the banks and inundated the country.
The sheep have suffered to a great extent, and it is estimated that at Combewick, a few miles from
Bridgewater, nearly one thousand were destroyed. At Ilfracombe, the damage done by loss of live
stock will exceed GBP 300, and all along the northern coast of Somersetshire very serious damage had
been done. The flood excited considerable alarm in several parts of the north coast of this county,
especially at Bude, where about five o'clock in the morning, the inhabitants were disturbed by an
alarm of an inundation from the high tide and the heavy flow of fresh water that was coming down
from the land. Many of the houses are built upon the sand, and the water bubbled up through the
floors as if it were boiling. In some cases, the people who slept in the lower parts of the houses were
awoke by finding themselves lying in cold water; and as it was quite dark, the screams and cries of the
inhabitants were terrific. The water remained in the houses for several hours, but fortunately did no
personal injury to any one, though the amount of property destroyed is considerable, and the
situation of the houses is rendered very insecure. A wall belonging to the premises of MR.
GOLDSWORTHY GURNEY, the inventor of the Bude light, was washed down, and a quantity of timber,
the property of MR. W. HAWKEN, a merchant was washed all about the country, but fortunately not
carried out to sea. It was at one time feared that the timber would be driven against the houses, in
which case the injury might have been very serious. The people carried their pigs up stairs to prevent
their being drowned.
MILDNESS OF THE SEASON - There is now in the garden at Boswarren, in Constantine, the residence
of MRS. RANDLE, a bird's nest, just ready to receive the little blue eggs of the hedge-sparrow; and
another has been discovered on the adjoining estate of Treworval, by MR. M. BOX, with the walls all
up, but the interior not in quite so forward a condition. In the gardens at Treviades, near by there is a
fine crop of potatoes, seven or eight inches high, and beans about half that height; and on Tuesday
last, a fine gooseberry was plucked from a bush exposed to the open air, at Tolgolla, in Gwennap.
BALL AT TRURO - On Thursday,, the 5th instant, a ball took place at the Assembly-Room, Truro. The
room was decorated with crimson, which tended very much to improve its appearance. The company
began to arrive about nine o'clock, and about half-past nine the ball was opened by MR. WILLYAMS,
one of the stewards, with MRS. BARHAM. The other stewards present were E.T. CARLYON, Esq, F. G.
GREGOR, Esq., W. DAUBUZ, Esq., R.G. BENNET, Esq., and REGINALD ROGERS, Esq. The marine band
from Plymouth attended, and their performance was universally admired, especially that of the old
Scotch quadrilles. Supper was provided about half-past twelve, by Mr. Farquharson, of the Red Lion
Hotel, the ample supply, and the taste with which it was arranged, doing him great credit. Quadrilles,
the Waltz, and Polka, were alternately danced with great spirit till about four, when Sir Roger de
Coverley was commenced and kept up for nearly an hour, which concluded the evening's amusement.
We have seen at former balls in this room a larger number present, but never have we seen a
company so thoroughly enjoy themselves as on the present occasion. The whole of the arrangements
seemed to give every satisfaction.
WHEAL TRELAWNY MINE, NEAR LISKEARD - A meeting of the adventurers in this prosperous mine
was held at Liskeard, on the 4th instant, when a dividend of GBP 8 per 130th share was paid to the
fortunate shareholders, leaving a balance of GBP 322.11s.4d. in the purser's hands. The agent's report
was of the most satisfactory description, and announced that he had little doubt that she would long
maintain her present prominent position among the mines of the eastern district of the county. From
a correspondent.
ANCIENT SILVER COINS - On Tuesday last, whilst MR. NICHOLAS LANDER, of Boscarne mills, near
Bodmin, was removing some earth in his garden, he discovered between thirty and forty pieces of
silver coin, of the reign of Elizabeth. The greater part of them were of the size of shillings, one of the
size of a half-crown, and one about the size of a six-pence. The same persons found a piece of silver
coin near the same spot a few years ago.
DARING BURGLARIES - On Saturday night, or early on Sunday morning last, some person or persons
entered the shop and dwelling-house of MR. WM. TABB, at Treswithan, in the parish of Camborne,
and carried away twenty-three pounds in gold and silver, besides several shillings worth of pence.
They also carried away a quantity of tea, coffee, sugar, and other articles, which they hid in a field near
by, and were tracked to their hiding place; but, with all the vigilance of the police, they have so far
escaped detection.
On Saturday night or early on Sunday morning last, some person broke into the house of MR. JAMES
TOY, hair-dresser, Meneage Street, Helston, and with a piece of iron, which he found in the room,
succeeded in forcing the lock of a chest of drawers, from which he stole between GBP 40 and GBP 50
in gold and silver. The thief has not been discovered, but it is supposed he is well acquainted with the
premises, and knew were[sic] to find the money.
SINGULAR ACCIDENT - On Friday morning last, as MRS. JANE DAVEY, of Hayle, aged 83, was walking
across her bed-room, she fell on the floor, and received a fracture of the neck of the thigh bone. She
is, however, progressing as favourably as the nature of such accidents will allow.
FATAL ACCIDENT - On Thursday se'nnight, an accident occurred which proved fatal to a lad named
WILLIAM BATTEN, twelve years of age, who resided with his grandmother, MRS. GILBERT, of Wilcove,
near Torpoint. It appears the poor little fellow was on his road from Wilcove to Antony to school,
when in attempting to get into Barrett's Bodmin van, his apron caught the step, which threw him
down, and the wheels of the van passing over his head, killed him on the spot.
CORONER'S INQUEST - The following inquests have been held by W. HICHENS, Esq., coroner, since
our last report: on the 3rd instant, in the parish of Ludgvan, on the body of MARTHA CURNOW, aged
about 23 years, who committed suicide on the 1st at her father's house, in that parish, by hanging
herself,. It appeared that a young man, of the name of RICHARD CURNOW, who had been paying
attention to the deceased for some time, returned to Ludgvan on the preceding Saturday, having
been working for some time in a distant part of the county. He admitted upon the inquiry, that he had
intimated to the deceased on Sunday his intention to put an end to the intimacy, and as no other
cause could be assigned for the act, it was naturally attributed to that circumstance. Verdict,
destroyed herself whilst laboring under temporary insanity.
On the 5th, in the parish of Germoe, on the body of THOMAS ANDREW, who was a labourer in
Weal[sic] Nut mine, in the parish of St. Erth, and was employed as a tin dresser at the Stamping Mills
on the mine. The deceased was found under the axle tree of the stamps, speechless and senseless,
with his head severely injured, and is supposed to have been caught between an upright and the cap
of the axle, as he was returning from feeding the stamps. He lived till the following day. Verdict,
accidental death.
On the same day, and in the same parish, on the body of HENRY RICHARDS, who worked in Wheal
Gray mine, in that parish, and met with his death by accidentally falling from the 20 to the 35 fathom
level, as he was in pursuit of light, his candle having been put out by the explosion of a hole which he
and his comrade had charged for the breaking of some ground. Verdict, accidental death.
On the same day, in the parish of Ludgvan, on the body of JENEFER NICHOLAS WILLIAMS, aged four
months, who having been taken to bed by her mother on the night of the 3rd, was found dead on the
following morning,. Verdict accordingly.
EXETER COURT OF BANKRUPTCY
RE TONKIN - The insolvent is a shoemaker from near the Land's-End, and this was an adjourned first
examination. At the last examination the insolvent had made some very conflicting statements, which
MR. LAIDMAN undertook to clear up, if an adjournment was granted. MR. STOGDON appeared to
oppose and requested that the official assignee, Mr., HERNAMAN, would give his opinion of the
balance sheet. Mr. Hernaman said there had been a second balance sheet filed, which differed
materially from the first; in fact there was scarcely two payments the same. An affidavit was put in
from Mr. PASCOE in pursuance of the order of the Court, stating that he had received GBP 2 from the
insolvent on the 1st January last. Mr. Stogdon opposed, on the ground that insolvent had not
accounted for various debts which he had received, and had sold all his property to evade payment of
his creditors. Mr. LAIDMAN replied, and the insolvent was allowed to pass.
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THE RAILWAYS - Several petitions have been presented against the bill for the Cornwall, and the bills
for the Cornwall and Devon railway and its branches. Petition have also been presented against the
bill for the West Cornwall Railway. The bill for the Cornwall line was to go into committee on the 19th
instant.
TRURO INSTITUTION - On Friday evening last, a lecture was delivered by MR. BULLMORE, surgeon,
"On the defective arrangements in towns to secure the moral, social, and physical welfare of their
inhabitants." In treating of this subject, so deeply important to the whole community, Mr. Bullmore
first pointed out the causes which materially affect the health of the inhabitants of our most populous
towns, which he considered under the following heads: Sewerage and drainage; Supply of water;
Receptacles of refuse filth; and Ventilation. [The facts Mr. B. presented came from the first and
second reports of commissioners to the Health of Towns Commission, Whitehall. They surveyed fifty
of our largest towns, the populations of which amount to three millions, including London, Liverpool,
York, and Manchester, and at least one commissioner then visited each town to confirm their findings.
Out of the fifty towns, in districts inhabited by the working classes, Sewerage and drainage was "not
really good" in one, and "decidedly bad" in forty-two. The Supply of Water was good in six, middling in
thirteen, and bad in thirty-one. The reports prove the rate of sickness and mortality of the working
classes in the populous towns is much greater than that of the same classes in country districts, and
much greater than those classes in the same towns whose dwellings are better drained and better
ventilated. It also proved that the greater liability of the working classes to the most afflictive and
painful disorders does not arise from deficiency of food and clothing, but from their living in narrow
streets, confined courts, damp dwellings and closed chambers, undrained, unventilated, uncleansed.
In such situations, the average duration of human life is at least twenty years less than it otherwise
might be. The lecturer then tied these facts to the burdens of the poor rates, unproductivity and lost
work time due to illness, and the incalculable amount of demoralization attributable to the same
causes.] We regret that our limits preclude us from noticing this important lecture at greater length.
After its delivery, the thanks of the audience were voted to Mr. Bullmore.
[He gave the same lecture in almost all of the principal towns; this was the most complete article.]
LONGEVITY - There are now living in the neighbourhood of St. Austell, in one house - and what
makes it more remarkable is that they are the only inmates in the house - three persons whose
united ages amount to 266 years, viz.: the husband 80, his wife 92, her sister 94.
A FLAT AND TWO SHARPS - A farmer in the parish of St. Stephens in Branwell, as notorious for his
gullibility as for his money-loving propensities, has lately been tricked out of GBP 7 by a couple of
female gypsies. One of the syrens, after a short interview on Saturday last, made him believe he was
bewitched, and that she was able to overcome the evil influence. She must, however, have money, at
least two pounds, and would call again in a day or two. Accordingly, on Monday, the gipsey again
called, telling the farmer "that she had never had such hard work with the devil before, as on his
account, and he must raise all the gold he could possibly scrape together, otherwise it would be a bad
job." The credulous farmer therefore gave her seven sovereigns, which she carefully put in a linen
cloth, and then with the requisite incantations, fastened it against his back, telling him to let it remain
there till Tuesday night twelve o'clock, when the seven sovereigns would be doubled, and his
rheumatism would be cured! On Tuesday afternoon, a neighbor went to inquire concerning the
success of the charm, and, being a little skeptical, gave his opinion that the farmer had been "done."
He could scarcely, however, prevail upon him to examine the packet at his back before the appointed
time, for he felt sure that all was right; at length, yielding to entreaty, he did examine, and found, to
his dismay, that the seven sovereigns, instead of being doubled, had become seven farthings. The
dark-eyed tricksters had, of course, disappeared.
SCHOOL TREAT - The teachers and scholars of the national school, at St. Austell, were regaled on
Wednesday last, with old English fare - roast beef and plum pudding - the gift of Sir J.S.G. SAWLE,
Bart., of Penrice, in commemoration of the marriage, which took place in Bath on that day, of his
eldest son, C.B.G. SAWLE, Esq., to MISS PAINTER. The bride and bridegroom are expected at Penrice
immediately, and every preparation is made for their reception. The bells of St Austell rang the whole
of the day.
APPOINTMENT - MR. D. MORPHEW, son of CAPT. MORPHEW, of Falmouth, has been appointed to
the vacant clerkship in Falmouth Custom-house, consequent upon the promotion of the first clerk,
MR. T. BARNICOAT.
THE WAGES OF THE DOCK-YARD ARTIFICERS - The artificers of the Devonport Dock-yard lately
forwarded a memorial to their lordships praying for an increase of wages, and setting forth as the
ground upon which it was asked, the present high price of food. Their lordships have replied to the
memorial, declining to accede to the request of the memorialists.
EAST LOOE FAIR - This fair, on Friday last, was well supplied with cattle, and many bargains were
made. Fat cows fetched 50s. to 53s. per cwt.; fat oxen, from 45s. to 48s.; and fat sheep 6 1/2 per pound.
ST. MABYN FAIR - There was a full supply of cattle and sheep at this fair, on Monday last, and oxen
and steers sold freely at excellent prices. Fat cattle were, however, lower, not going beyond 50s. per
cwt. Fat sheep were in good demand, and most of them were sold at about 6 1/2 per pound.
TRURO POLICE - On Monday last, WILLIAM HENRY TUCKER was fined 5s. for being drunk, and
THOMAS WILLIAMS, who was in his company, was charged with the same offence. Being an old
offender, he was ordered to find sureties to be of good behavior for twelve months, and in default
was committed for three months. WILLIAM STRONGMAN, alias SIR WILLIAM COURTENAY, was fined
5s. for drunkenness. WILLIAM DALE was fined 1s. and costs for assaulting SUSAN ANDREW.
BURGLARY - On the evening of Monday se'nnight , whilst the family were absent at a place of
worship, the dwelling of MR. HENDY at Frogwell, in the parish of Callington, was entered at the
servants' window, and a box in which Mr. Hendy usually keeps his papers, together with six shillings
and a gold ring, were carried off. It is supposed that the thief was disturbed, as a considerable sum of
money kept in the same room as the box was untouched.
POULTRY STEALING - On Tuesday night, the 6th inst., MR. JOHN DAVEY, miller, Trenowth, near St.
Stephens Coombe, has his poultry-house broke open, and eleven fowls carried off. Suspicion has
fallen on certain parties at Grampound, who have since made their escape. The night after, about
eleven o'clock, a young man of St. Stephens Coombe was detected with a duck under his arm,
supposed to be the property of MR. JOHN TRETHEWY, of that neighbourhood, but nothing
satisfactorily has yet been proved.
DARING ROBBERY - On Wednesday night last, some thieves entered the counting house of W. E.
CUDLIP, Esq., of Porthleven, and stole therefrom pence and silver to the amount of 26s. Suspicion has
fallen on some persons who reside near at hand, but for want of sufficient proof they have so far
escaped justice.
CAMELFORD - On Wednesday last, MARY KELLOW, an abandoned female of this neighbourhood, was
committed for the third time to Bodmin Bridewell, for six months, by the REV. SAMUEL CHILCOTT, for
disorderly conduct.
ATTEMPTED SUICIDE - On Tuesday se'nnight, a poor fellow who had been lodging at one of the Inns
at Torpoint, attempted to put a period of his existence, by cutting his throat, whilst laboring under a
depression of spirits occasioned by lack of employment. Medical aid being quickly obtained, his life
was saved, and he now appears to be sensible of the heinousness of the crime which he attempted to
commit.
CORONER'S INQUEST - On Tuesday last, an inquest was held at the Star Inn, St. Erth Church-town,
before E. T. CARLYON, Esq., deputy-coroner, on the body of THOMAS MORGAN, aged 15 years, who,
after a short illness, died on Sunday last, under circumstances so suspicious as to warrant the
summoning of a jury to enquire into the cause of his death. After a somewhat lengthened
investigation, the two surgeons, who had examined the head of the deceased, stated that, in their
opinion, he died from a diseased state of the brain. A verdict was returned accordingly.
27 FEBRUARY 1846, Friday
ADVERTISEMENTS
COOK WANTED
The GUARDIANS of the REDRUTH UNION are in want of a steady active woman, between the age of 30
and 45 years, to fill the situation of COOK, in the Redruth Union-House; no person need apply who
cannot read, write, and keep accounts; salary GBP 8 per annum, with board, lodging, and washing. All
applicants must attend at the BOARD-ROOM, in the Union-House, on Monday, the 9th day of March
next, at the hour of Eleven o'clock in the Forenoon, with testimonials as to ability and fitness; and
further information may be had on personal application to the MASTER, or MATRON, at the Union-
House aforesaid; or by letter, pre-paid, to me,
WILLIAM DAVEY, Clerk
Redruth Union Office, February 18, 1846
ADELAIDE SOUTH AUSTRALIA - PERSONS desirous to emigrate to this flourishing Colony will do well
to make early application, as it is intended to dispatch the next vessel as soon in the fourth month
(April) next, as the limited number of emigrants is completed.
A FREE PASSAGE (including provisions and medical attendance during the voyage) will be granted to
eligible parties - Miners, Shepherds, and Agricultural Labourers, Carpenters, Masons, Smiths, and
Bricklayers; also, Single Male and Female Domestic and Farm Servants.
Applications for a free passage or otherwise, to G. E. HODGKINSON and Co., 124, Bishopsgate Street,
London; or to RICHARD BOOT, Redruth.
DWELLING HOUSE TO BE LET at TYWARDREATH - To be LET, with possession at Lady-day next, a
convenient DWELLING-HOUSE, known by the name of VICTORIA PLACE, Tywardreath, consisting of
two Parlours, two Kitchens, Sitting-Room up-stairs, and three Bed-Rooms, with all necessary
appurtenances.
Attached to the above is a Garden and Lawn, about a quarter of an Acre.
For further particulars, application may be made to MR. JAMES LEAN, St. Mawes, or MR. JOSHUA
DADDOW, Tywardreath.
CORNWALL
TO BE LET, for a term of years, with immediate possession, all the commodious DWELLING-HOUSE,
SHOP, and PREMISES, (Wherein an extensive Drapery and Grocery business has been very successfully
carried on for the last thirty years and upwards) two Gardens, and about one Acre and a half of rich
Meadow land, situate at ROCHE, in the county of Cornwall, in the occupation of MR. RICHARD
TRUSCOTT, the proprietor, who is obliged from ill health to decline business), together with all his new
and well-selected Stock in trade, which is to be taken at a valuation.
The above is an excellent opportunity, where a party with a moderate capital is sure to command a
respectable and extensive business.
For further particulars and to treat for the same, an early application is requested to be made to the
Proprietor on the Premises.
Roche, February 17, 1846
TO DRAPERS AND GROCERS
TO BE LET, and entered upon at Lady-day next, A SHOP and DWELLING-HOUSE, Eligibly situated in the
town of Mevagissey, Where a Lucrative Drapery business has been carried on for the past twenty-one
years, by the present proprietors. Satisfactory reason can be given for the present occupiers being
about to quit the same.
The STOCK, which is select and good, will be reduced to GBP 500; and one-half the amount may remain
in the [bank?].
For further particulars, contact .....
CORNWALL
To be LET by TENDER, for a term of twenty-one years from Lady-day next, (determinable at the end of
the first seven or fourteen years, at the option of either party), all that desirable FARM, called
MONGLEATH
Situate in the parish of Budock in the County of Cornwall
Consisting of about 48 Acres of very excellent land, with the Farm-house and Farm-buildings thereon;
and distant about half a mile from Falmouth market place, and about one mile from the market town
of Penryn.
The Estate may be viewed on application to the hind thereon.
Tenders will be received by MR. JAMES B. MOORMAN, Solicitor, Falmouth, until the 15th day of March
next; and for full particulars and conditions on which the Estate will be let, and for a sight of the Draft
of the intended Lease, apply to the said
MR. JAMES B. MOORMAN
Solicitor, Falmouth
Dated February 12, 1846
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