cornwall england newspaper


1846 NEWS

MARCH



6 March 1846, Friday


LAUNCH On Thursday, the 26th ult., a very handsome brigantine was launched from the building yard of Messrs. R and J. TREDWEN, of Padstow. She has been purchased by Capt. John QUICK, of St Ives, and for symmetry and beauty of model is said to surpass any hitherto launched from these premises.

SCILLY The Austrian brig "Dosseiti", Captain SECULOVICH, from London, with a general cargo for Trieste, was fallen in with close to the Islands, by one of our pilot cutters, on the 24th ultimo, completely dismasted. The cutter supplied some sails, took the brig in tow, and got her into the harbour of New Grimsby, for which service the pilots demanded 800 pounds, and we understand 100 pounds has been offered and refused. Captain SECULOVICH has left for London, to consult his friends on the subject; and the pilots for Penzance, to consult theirs previously to submitting the case for decision to the court of admiralty.

TRURO POLICE On Monday last, Richard BARTLETT, jnr., tinman, was charged with being drunk and disorderly on the previous day. Being an old offender, he was ordered to find sureties to be of good behaviour for twelve months, and in default was committed for twelve months.

William PAYNE, charged with begging, was committed for fourteen days.

Michael HEARN was charged with feloniously receiving a number of paint brushes, the property of Mr Thomas BARLOW, of King-street. It appears that the prisoner had at different times, during the last six months, prevailed upon William MINTERN, an apprentice with Mr BARLOW, to take a number of brushes from a drawer in the shop, and after the shop was closed, to bring them up to his house in Pydar-street, where he gave the lad a few pence for each lot. He had also asked another apprentice, named HALL, to bring him brushes. Mr BARLOW had missed a large number of brushes, and could not account for the loss, until the apprentice, MINTERN, voluntarily confessed that he had taken them. The prisoner was committed to the assizes.

William JENKIN was charged with stealing twenty-one pounds of lead from a house in the occupation of Mr PASSMORE, Kenwyn-street. Policeman DAVEY met the prisoner on Thursday night, about nine o'clock, in Boscawen-street, carrying the lead; and suspecting that it had been stolen, he followed him into the shop of Mr WILLIAMS, tinman, and took him into custody. Mr WILLIAMS gave evidence that the prisoner had offered him the lead for sale; and Mr RAPSEY, mason, proved that a quantity of lead of the same description had been taken from behind the chimney of Mr PASSMORE's house. The prisoner was committed.

On Wednesday, James MANSELL was charged with stealing a quantity of gas fittings, the property of the corporation and burgesses of Truro. A shoemaker, named LAMPSHIRE, had offered the property for sale, by desire of the prisoner, to Mr BENNETT, ironmonger, who, on questioning him, and being dissatisfied with his answers, informed the police. Mr George DANIEL, gas fitter, proved that the gas fittings offered to Mr BENNETT for sale, had been stolen from the market. The prisoner was committed to the assizes.

PETTY SESSIONS A petty sessions of the magistrates for the western division of the hundred of Powder was held in the Town-hall, Truro, on Thursday, the 5th inst. George, William, and Philippa HICKS, of the parish of Kenwyn, were charged with assaulting Thomas and Eliza HICKS. The assault arose out of a dispute respecting some land, which it appeared the different members of the family laid claim to. The complainants were bound over to keep the peace for twelve months in 40 pounds, and the defendants each in 20 pounds.

Josiah LAMPSHIRE, a miner of East Wheal Rose, for assaulting Thomas STEVENS, an engineman at North Wheal Rose, at a beershop, was fined 10s. [ten shillings] with 9s. 6d. [nine shillings and six pence] costs.

HIGHWAY ROBBERY On Wednesday, the 25th ult., a man named Richard WHITE, and his wife Mary WHITE, were examined before John JONES, Esq., Mayor of Liskeard, on a charge of robbing Philip ELLERY, a miner, of two five pound notes, a sovereign, and some silver. The prosecutor works at South Caradon mine, and on the preceding Saturday, received his month's wages at Liskeard. Shortly after, while passing up Lower-lux Street, he was familiarly accosted by the female prisoner, whom he repulsed, on which her companion, who was watching her proceedings, rushed on ELLERY, and struck him a blow which felled him to the ground, when they contrived to rob him of the before- mentioned sum. The male prisoner was apprehended at a beer shop in Plymouth, on Monday, by some of the police of that place, and the female at a public house in that town on the following day. The prosecutor identified them as the parties by whom he was waylaid, and they were committed to take their trial at the next assizes for this county.

BURGLARY AND CAPTURE OF ONE OF THE THIEVES The dwelling house of Mr Thomas EVA, of Ferris Town, Truro, was recently robbed, in the absence of the family, of plate, cash, wearing apparel, and a variety of articles. The thieves did not forget also to help themselves to a jar of gin, taking after it a dessert of jam, &c. In the room, however, where they thus feasted, the rogues wrote on two pieces of paper "come again Tom", one of which specimens of penmanship, on being seen by the police, was recognised as the writing of an old offender named PEARCE. This man, with another named COUCH, it was afterwards found, had left the town and gone to Devonport, where they were met by the police carrying bundles of clothing, and apprehended on suspicion of stealing it. There being no evidence, however, against the men, they were at first remanded and then dismissed by the Devonport magistrates, and PEARCE afterwards enlisted as a soldier. Mr EVA, on being informed of these circumstances, instantly started for Devonport, where PEARCE was again arrested. The other delinquent is said to have escaped to Exeter, but is not likely long to elude the officers of justice.

FRIGHTFUL ACCIDENT On Thursday, the 26th ult., as John SYMONDS, Esq., of Green Bank, Falmouth, attended by his servant, was driving a one-horse phaeton, near Polwheveral, in the parish of Constantine, in an attempt to turn the vehicle, it was overset, and the horse instantly started off down the hill, drawing the carriage after him; and the unfortunate gentleman, becoming entangled in some part of it, was drawn along under it, with fearful violence, until it literally bounded over him, and the horse soon after fell. We regret to say that Mr SYMONDS received a severe cut, extending from the eye-brow round the eye, to the cheekbone, which was slightly splintered, and also several serious bruises. He was, however, able to walk a short distance to Treviades, where every assistance was afforded him. Mr BULLMORE, surgeon, promptly attended, and having carefully examined and dressed his wounds, had the gratification of seeing his patient able to return in a post-chaise to Falmouth. The servant escaped unhurt, but the horse received some injury, and the carriage considerable damage. We are happy to hear that, though Mr SYMONDS is likely to be confined to his bed for some time, he is going on favourably.

PENZANCE NATURAL HISTORY SOCIETY On Tuesday last, the monthly meeting of this society was held in the Museum, John PAYNTER, Esq., President, in the chair. Mr FLAMANK was elected an annual member. An extensive collection of Cornish shells, in a case, was presented to the society by a lady.

ST JUST PLOUGHING MATCH On Tuesday last, the annual competition for prizes, for the best ploughing, took place in St Just in Roseland, where, in a field belonging to Mr WHITFORD, of Missack, a number of young men entered the lists in earnest. Some very excellent ploughing was exhibited, and a zeal and emulation manifested, highly creditable to the young aspirants, and pleasing to the spectators. The purposes of the meeting were amply carried out to the satisfaction of all concerned; and the prizes were awarded by the umpires, Mr Hayes HILL, Mr OLIVER, and Mr SPRY. The business of the field being over, the subscribers, umpires &c, retired to St Just Lane, where, at Mr WAKEN's, a neat and substantial dinner was set forth, at which Mr BOYNE presided. A number of loyal and appropriate toasts were given. The candidates were all called into the room, and after a brief address from the chairman, received their prizes, the head prize being won by Mr WILLIAMS, jun., of Rulperry. The successful parties felt the value of their honour, and it is, at the same time, due to the unsuccessful competitors to state, that they bore their disappointment with good temper and composure; not an angry word escaped them, but they expressed a firm determination to try again on the next occasion, and an ardent hope for better success.

HUNTING APPOINTMENTS The F. B. Hounds will meet on Monday, the 9th instant, at Tregonning, in St Ewe; and on Friday, the 13th, at Pelain Cross; each day at half-past ten o'clock.

Mr HORNDON's fox hounds will meet on Monday the 9th instant, at Viverdown; on Thursday the 12th at Chapman's Well; on Monday, the 16th, at St Ive village; and on thursday, the 19th, at Redgate; - each day at half-past ten.

CORNWALL INFIRMARY March 5 - Admitted this day, four in-patients and two out-patients; discharged, two in-patients cured, and one ditto relieved. Ten beds vacant in the men's ward, and five ditto in the women's ward.

TRURO DISPENSARY Admitted in the month of February, 51 cases; discharged, cured and relieved, 31; one ditto died.

TRURO UNION At a meeting of the Guardians, held on Wednesday, the 25th ult., to receive the report of the committee appointed to select a spot on which to build a new Union-House, it was resolved, by a majority of 22 to 8, that the site to be adopted should be a piece of land belonging to J. VIVIAN, Esq., of Pencalenick, near the one-mile stone on the new line of road from Truro to Saint Austell; but the committee having recommended that the house should be built to accommodate 450 paupers, Mr TRESAWNA moved an amendment, that the further consideration of the report be postponed till that day six months, which was carried by a majority of 16 to 15.

EARLY VISITOR On Saturday last, the cuckoo was heard by several persons, in the neighbourhood of Camelford, which furnishes a strong proof of the mildness of the season.


13 MARCH 1846, Friday


SINGULAR CIRCUMSTANCE On Tuesday morning last, as a servant of Joseph HAMLEY, Esq., was driving his master's cows through Bodmin street, one of them dropped down and died instantly. In order to discover the cause of death, the cow was examined by Mr John MUDGE, veterinary surgeon, when, on opening the pericardium, or heart bag, a brass pin, one inch and a half in length, was seen penetrating the fleshy substance of the heart, midway between the two ventricles, causing ulceration of the coats of the coronary vein, and giving rise to an effusion of blood, which coagulated around the heart, thereby forming a mechanical impediment to its action.

THE CUSTOMS N. M. BUCKETT, Esq., Collector of St Mary's, Scilly, is promoted to the office of Comptroller at the port of Rochester, and Wm. DAWSON, Esq., Collector at Wells, Norfolk, is appointed to succeed him.

TRURO POLICE On Saturday last, Peter CLARK, was committed for one week to hard labour, for selling lucifer matches without being duly licensed.

William BROAD, charged with assaulting William ROWE, the inspector of weights and measures, while in the execution of his duty, was dismissed on paying 8s. costs, and promising not to repeat the offence.

On Monday, John MICHELL was fined 5s. and costs, for assaulting William GUMMOW; and Francis COX was fined 10s. and costs for assaulting John GUMMOW. The two complainants are servants to Mr. John GATLEY, and the assault took place on the morning after the late fire at the Truro wood works. The complainants were endeavouring to prevent some boys from pilfering corn, when the defendants took part with the boys and assaulted Mr. GATLEY's men.

William BARRETT, carpenter was fined 5s. and costs for being drunk and resisting policeman HARE in the discharge of his duty.

On Tuesday, Thomas OSBORNE, for begging in the streets, was committed for seven days to hard labour.

Thomas PEARCE, was charged with burglariously entering the house of Mr Thomas EVA, of Ferris-town, Truro, and stealing therefrom various articles of clothing, &c. As we stated last week, the prisoner was apprehended at Devonport, where he had enlisted in the 55th regiment of foot. Two of the Devonport police, and a pawnbroker named JOHNS, now attended to give evidence. It appeared that the prisoner PEARCE, in company with John COUCH (supposed to be his accomplice in the robbery) and a private of the 55th regiment, sold a coat and waistcoat to the pawnbroker, which, on being produced, were identified by Mr EVA, as being his property. The prisoner, in his defence, said he had the clothes from COUCH, whom he met the other side of St Austell, and they went on together to Plymouth. He was committed for trial at the assizes. COUCH, we understand, is not yet in custody.

FALMOUTH POLICE On Monday last, the crew of the brig "Nile", of Sunderland, bound to Algiers, and which put back last week from stress of weather, were summoned by the captain for refusing to do duty after having signed articles. The men, in their defence, alleged the vessel to be leaky, and unfit to proceed to sea. The magistrate considered the best course for the captain to pursue, would be to have his vessel grounded and properly surveyed, and decided accordingly. On Wednesday, the captain again appeared against his crew, complaining that they all refused to get the vessel under weigh the preceding day to have her surveyed according to the terms of the magistrates' decision. To this complaint, the seamen could make no satisfactory reply, and their worships reprimanded them very severely for their refractory behaviour, characterising it as disgracefully frivolous and roguish, they being in debt to the ship, having recently received a month's advance. Three were sentenced to thirty days imprisonment, and to forfeit their clothes; two consented to return to their ship, and conduct themselves properly; and the remainder, who were apprentices, were sentenced to be imprisoned until the vessel was ready for sea, and then to be put on board in charge of a policeman.

DARING BURGLARY On the night of Thursday, the 5th instant, a daring burglary was committed on the premises of Mr CUMING, confectioner and grocer, Lemon-street, Truro. The thieves were so bold as to take a ladder from the building of the new market, not far from the police station, and carry it through the street to the back of Mr CUMING's premises. Here they got it over a wall eight feet high, and then placing it against a window about eighteen feet from the ground, they easily obtained an entrance, the window being unfastened. Fortunately, the thieves did not stop to examine the first room to which they gained access, and thus several articles of plate, and a secretary, containing about 20 pounds, remained untouched. They appear to have immediately hastened down stairs to the shop, the door leading to which they forced with a chisel. They then emptied both tills, with the exception of two five-shilling packets of pence in the furthest corner of one of the tills. The sum of money taken was between five and six pounds, all in pence; but it is not known that any of the shop goods have been plundered. The thieves left the shop by unbarring the front door, which led them out into Lemon-street. It is supposed they were driven to this speedy exit by the coming down stairs of Mr CUMING's servant, about half-past three in the morning. The robbery, however, was not discovered till the family came home.

CORNWALL INFIRMARY, March 12 Admitted this day, five in-patients, and three out-patients; discharged, two in-patients cured; two ditto relieved. Eight beds vacant in the men's ward; five ditto in the women's ward.

NARROW ESCAPE On Saturday morning last, a boat, in which were three women and a man, was upset in Hamoaze, by coming in contact with the steam Ferry Bridge. The most prompt assistance was rendered by the boats of the ships in ordinary, Captain WRIFORD being the first to render personal assistance, followed by Lieutenant STOCKER, and Mr BALL, the assistant surgeon of the "Caledonia"; and the whole of the parties, whose lives were placed in imminent danger, were fortunately rescued - almost miraculously so in the case of a poor woman named BURNEY. On the boat upsetting, she caught hold of one of the chains of the bridge, which immediately on the alarm of a boat upset being given was stopped, and the prow lowered in order to rescue the persons immersed. From the position of the woman BURNEY, she could not be seen from the bridge, and the prow was lowered upon her. It was, therefore, with delay and difficulty that she was got from out of her perilous situation. When taken into the bridge, all pulsation had ceased, and it was not until after three hours of the most determined and humane exertions on the part of Mr BALL, that the slightest spark of re-animation appeared. As soon as consciousness returned, what may be supposed to have been her last thoughts burst upon her, and her cries for the fate of her children, of whom she has eight dependent upon the exertions of her husband, a farm labourer, earning seven shillings a week only, were truly distressing. She is still in a very weak state.

BRISTOL AND EXERTER RAILWAY At the conclusion of the meeting of the proprietors, on Wednesday, the 4th instant, it was agreed that a dividend of 1 pound 8 shillings per share, free of income tax, be declared. In reference to the additional subscription towards the Cornwall railway, Mr BERNARD said he did not think the proprietors would be consulting their own interests to vote a sum of money for such a purpose. Mr BASTARD recommended that no further money be subscribed for the Cornwall railway. It appeared, however, that the deposit money had already been paid, to the amount of 3,570 pounds on 1500 half shares. The Chairman, Mr James GIBBS, said the half shares were intended to meet the expenditure occasioned by Mr BRUNEL's alterations in the line. He believed, when the Cornwall railway was completed, it would bring an amount of traffic upon the Bristol and Exeter line which very few contemplated. The present question was, whether they would continue to prosecute that which they had already undertaken. They were placed in a position from which, in his opinion, they could not retreat with honour. The motion was then agreed to, with some dissentients, that the subscription for 1500 half shares at 25 pounds a share in the Cornwall Railway be confirmed.

DEVONPORT DOCK YARD A shipwright, named LAMPEN, has been discharged from the Dock-yard for having made a mahogany desk, during the government hours. Information of the circumstance was conveyed to the Master Shipwright's office, and the particulars having been transmitted to the Admiralty, their Lordships directed his discharged, rendering him incapable to be again entered in her Majesty's service, in any capacity. He had a very long servitude.

TO DRAPERS' ASSISTANTS Wanted, an experience FEMALE, as an Assistant in the Drapery Business. Application to be made to TREMAIN and CLEMOW. Dated, Padstow, March 4, 1846

WANTED A person to lead the singing in ST . MARY'S WESLEYAN CHAPEL, Truro. Application to be made to Mr George CLYMA, Lemon-Street. Truro, March 10, 1846

WANTED A School Master and Mistress, at Lady-Day, or soon after, for Buryan National School, six miles from Penzance. The parties must be man and wife, or brother and sister. The Mistress must be able to teach Fancy Needle-work, for which an extra payment is made. The existing Books, Slates, &c., to be taken at a valuation. Age of the parties 25 to 40. The situation is worth about 60 pounds a year. Application may be made to John PAYNTER, Esq., Boskenna, Penzance. Dated, March 3, 1846.

EDUCATION Establishment for the Education of young Ladies, at Redruth, conducted by Mrs GRAY, successor to Miss EDWARDS. A limited number of pupils are received either as yearly or weekly boarders. Terms may be known on application to Mrs GRAY, Fair Meadow, Redruth, or at Mrs HEARD's, Piano Forte and Music Warehouse, Truro.

LEWANNICK, CORNWALL To be SOLD by AUCTION, at the White Hart Inn, in Launceston, on Wednesday, the 25th day of March next, by three o'clock in the Afternoon precisely, the fee-simple and inheritance of and in all that very desirable and well-accustomed INN and TENEMENT, known by the names of KELLY'S HOUSE, otherwise WHITBOROUGH DOWN, situate and being in the said Parish of Lewannick, and now in the occupation of Mr Isaac JENKIN, as tenant thereof. The premises comprise a very good and convenient PUBLIC HOUSE, with Stables and all other necessary and convenient Outhouses, a Cottage adjoining the Public House (subject only to the life interest in the said cottage of Grace WADGE, now aged 74 years), and 11A[cres], 3R[oods], 20P[erches] of good Arable, Meadow, and Pasture Land. The Inn is remarkably well situate for business, being on the high road from Bodmin to Launceston, and distant only five miles from the latter town; the day mail from Exeter to Falmouth changes horses at this Inn, and it is situated in a good agricultural and mining district. The property is let to a respectable tenant for a term of thirteen years and three quarters of a year, determinable at the end of the first six years and three quarters, from Midsummer, 1844, at the yearly rent of 28 Pounds, to be increased to 30 Pounds on the death of the said Grace WADGE. The tenant will shew the premises and all further particular may be known by applying to Messrs J. and T. DARKE, Solicitors, Launceston and Tavistock. Dated, February 19, 1846.

DEVON, &c

CHANGE OF NAME Colonel FERGUSON, of the Grenadier Guards, has, by Royal license, assumed the name and armorial bearings of the ancient family of DAVIE, having succeeded to the estates of the late Sir Humphrey Phineas DAVIE, Bart., of Creedy, in the county of Devon, in right of his wife, niece of the deceased baronet.


20 MARCH 1845, Friday


LAUNCH On Thursday, the 12th inst., a new schooner, called the "Ann", registering about fifty tons, was launched from Mr John EDWARDS's building-yard, Scilly. The vessel is commanded and owned by Captain PEARCE, of Penzance, and will hail from that port.

DISASTER AT SEA On Saturday last, the "Petre" packet fell in with the ship "Devonport", of and for Plymouth from St John's, a complete wreck, water-logged, and the sea frequently sweeping her decks. Her ports were open to let the water have a free passage. She lost her foremast, bowsprit, mainyard, &c., and one man who was washed overboard. Scilly bore E.N.E. 275 miles. The master and crew refused to quit; but accepted a supply of provisions from the packet. The damage was sustained in long. 48, and the vessel had been in this crippled state twenty-eight days.

TWO OF A TRADE NEVER AGREE At the Petty Sessions held at the Union Workhouse, Torpoint, on Tuesday se'nnight the Rev T. H. LEY, Chairman, the late assistant-overseer of the parish of Antony summoned his successor for assault and battery. It appears that the present official called with a friend on his predecessor, and, in the course of conversation, high words ensured, when a glass of gin and water was politely emptied into the face of the ex-assistant. The assault was clearly proved by a person from Exeter and another witness, upon which the defendant was fined thirty shillings, and muleted in fifteen shillings cost.

TRURO POLICE On Tuesday last, Henry LAMBE and William HODGE were charged with being drunk in the streets on the Sunday evening; and the former, in addition, with being disorderly and assaulting the policeman who took him and his companion into custody. He was fined 5 Pounds for assault, and 5s. and costs for being drunk; the other prisoner was fined 5s. and costs for drunkenness.

Thomas BOND, an offender in the same way, was also fined 5s. and costs.

COMMITTAL

On Wednesday se'nnight, Ann WILLIAMS of St Just in Penwith, was committed by D. P. Le GRICE, Esq., to take her trial at the approaching Assizes, on two charges of felony - one for stealing wearing apparel from Wm LAWRY, and the other, for a similar offence on the property of George PROWSE.

SERIOUS ACCIDENT On Friday last, an accident which might have been productive of fatal consequences, occurred on the taking down of a portion of the old market-house, at Truro. The roofing of the hall had been purchased by Mr FLOYD, of the West-bridge, who set a number of men at work to take down the materials. Four of these men, Thomas COCK, Cyrus JOHN, W. HOCKIN, and Harry SCREECH, were engaged in taking down the king post and wood work of the roof, when the beam, on which they were standing, gave way, and they were instantly precipitated a depth of upwards of thirty feet, the materials of the roof also falling on them. Thomas COCK received a compound fracture of the leg, but the other men escaped with the infliction of some severe bruises. COCK was taken to the Royal Cornwall Infirmary, where his injury was attended to, and, we understand, he is progressing favourably without resorting to amputation.

FATAL MINE ACCIDENT A Miner, named Richard SEYMOUR, was killed a few days since at the Beerhaven mines, in Ireland. Deceased was employed in timbering up a shaft, when some part of the work gave way, and he was precipitated to the bottom, a depth of nearly forty fathoms, and was taken up quite dead. He was a native of St Agnes, in this county, and has left a wife and three small children.

MINE ACCIDENT On Friday last, whilst a man named Thomas ROWE was preparing to blast a hole in one of the levels in North Roskear mine, in flooring the first tamping, the hole suddenly exploded, and the poor fellow was dreadfully burnt. No bones were broken, but we regret to learn that his eyes sustained some injury, though hopes are entertained of preserving the sight. That he should have escaped with his life, is considered almost a miracle. Two lads, who were standing at a short distance, received no injury.

CORONER'S INQUESTS On Monday last, an inquest was held at Flushin, before John CARLYON, Esq., coroner, on the body of William STEVENS, aged 84 years, who was found dead in his bed room, on the morning of that day. There were no suspicious circumstances attending the case, and the jury, after hearing the evidence, returned a verdict of "found dead".

The same day, Mr Carlyon held another inquest, at Bissoe Bridge, on the body of Elizabeth HOSKING, aged 11 years, who was found dead in a pool of water, near her father's house, on Saturday last. It appeared that the deceased had been subject to fits for the last six years, and there was little doubt but that she had been seized with one whilst standing near the pool, which caused her to fall in. Similar verdict [to that above].

HUNTING APPOINTMENTS The F.B. hounds will meet on Wednesday, the 25th instant, at the Victoria Inn; and on Friday, the 27th, at Trewithen Cross; each day at half past ten o'clock.

Mr HORNDON's fox hounds will meet on Monday, the 23rd instant, at St Ive village; on Thursday, the 26th, at Red Gate; on Monday, the 30th, at Trebartha village; and on Thursday, the 2nd of April, at Chapman's Well; each day at half past ten o'clock.

CORNWALL INFIRMARY Admitted on Friday last, one case of accident. March 19 - Admitted this day, five in-patients and three out-patients; discharged, three in-patients relieved. Seven beds vacant in the men's ward, and four ditto in the women's ward.

LEGAL INTELLIGENCE
ADMIRALTY COURT

Wednesday, March 4 The "Eden" of London, and the "Welcome Return" of Falmouth - This was a case of collision, which occurred in Cork Harbour upwards of two years ago. The decision was delivered in an elaborate judgment by Dr LUSHINGTON, at the close of which the learned Judge said "I hold that the owners of vessels are not responsible, where they take a pilot by compulsion; and not responsible whether the pilot was taken by compulsion or not, when they are released by act of Parliament; but that in all other cases they are responsible for the acts of the pilot. To these rules I am bound to adhere, and I think I have no discretion to depart from them, however strong the analogy may be to other cases, and other matters decided at common law. I am of opinion in this case that the pilot, having been taken on board, not by compulsion, the owners of the "Eden" are liable for the damage done, and I do not see that they are relieved from that responsibility by the operation of any act of parliament. With regard to costs, the owners of the "Eden" must pay those of the original hearing, but with respect to the point of law which has now come to be decided, each party must bear their own costs.

EXETER DISTRICT BANKRUPTCY COURT (Before Mr Commissioner BERE) Wednesday, March 11

GUNDRY's BANKRUPTCY In this case several applications were made to expunge proofs of debts alleged to have been paid; and the books of the bankrupts, and other documents, were offered in support of the application. His Honour considered the evidence sufficient and proofs to the amount of about 740 Pounds were expunged.

Thursday, March 12 JOHN PETER JAMES'S BANKRUPTCY This bankrupt, who was a draper at Truro and at Chacewater, in Cornwall, appeared to-day to pass his last examination. [The examination was lengthy but was adjourned until the 16th of April "to give the bankrupt an opportunity of filing a balance sheet."]

THE RAILWAYS The select committee of standing orders have decided that, in the case of the Cornwall Railway petition, the standing orders ought to be dispensed with, and that the parties be permitted to proceed with their bill on inserting, in figures, on the cross sections of the roads deposited in the Private Bill-office, the rates of inclination of the present and altered roads. The Cornwall and Devon Central line has been again postponed till Tuesday next.

LISKEARD AND CARADON RAILWAY A meeting of the shareholders took place on Monday se'nnight, at Webb's Hotel, to celebrate the opening of this line. Mr Robert TAYLOR in the chair. After the cloth was removed, the company took into consideration an application that had been made for the purchase of the said railway, by the Cornwall (South Line) Company. It was proposed and seconded to give them a price at 10,000 Pounds premium, when another proposition of 6,000 Pounds premium was submitted to the meeting as an amendment; but on its being put to the vote, the original motion was carried in the proportion of 7 to 1. There are several carriages now on the line, one on eight wheels of very superior construction, and heavy loads of granite have been brought down and are piled in heaps at the terminus, under the machinery, to be taken down the canal to Looe, and be sent from thence to the site of the erections at Newpassage. The mass weighing eleven tons has not yet arrived; the workmen thinking it prudent to test the strength of the machinery at Cheesewring with inferior blocks, as possible, before they venture on this ponderous weight.

ST AUSTELL SMALL DEBTS BILL This measure has been found to have complied with the standing orders of the House of Commons, and was read a first time on the 16th instant.

CALLINGTON FAIR This fair, on Thursday, the 12th instant, was particularly brisk, especially in oxen and steers; and everything was sold at much improved prices. Fat cattle fetched 50s. to 56s. per cwt.; and sheep 7d. to 7-1/2d. per lb.

CAMELFORD FAIR On Friday last this fair took place, and was well supplied with cattle, which were most eagerly bought at high prices, it being the busiest fair known there for many years. Store cattle fetched 35s. to 40s. per cwt., and fat ones 50s. to 52s. Sir R PEEL's measures have given a stimulus to agricultural produce, and many are regretting that he had not brought them forward sooner.

ARRIVAL OF FOOD FROM AMERICA A large American barque, thirty-nine days from New Orleans, arrived last week at Falmouth, consigned to Messrs Fox and Co. The cargo consists of 3,250 barrels of flour, 600 casks of maize, and a quantity of salt beef and pork.

LAUNCESTON UNION The contract for supplying this union with 200 bushels of wheat per month, from Lady-day to Michaelmas next, has been taken by Mr John PHILLIPS, jun., miller, of Launceston, at 7s. 9d. per bushel of 61 lbs.

PENZANCE HARMONIC SOCIETY On Tuesday evening last, the fourth and last concert of this society took place at the Assembly- Room. The attendance was not quite as numerous as at the third concert, nevertheless there was a good and respectable audience, and the pieces went off in a very satisfactory manner. The vocalists were Miss ROACH, Mr DAWSON, Mr GUARD, and Mr LIMPENNY, and their songs were well received and rapturously applauded. We understand that the concerts of this society will be resumed next year, with every prospect of increased support.

NEW PATENT In the lists of patents, we perceive the name of James BUDD, Esq., of Y?????? [could be Ystalyfera] Iron-works, for improvements in the manufacture of Iron.

ANOTHER LOGAN ROCK A little more than a mile from Sennen Church-town, and near the cliff on Bosustow estate, several huge blocks of granite lie piled one on the other, the uppermost of which, being about forty-five tones, is said to be so nicely poised that by a mere touch of the finger it rocks like a cradle, and is not unfrequently set in motion by the action of the wind. This new Logan Rock is likely, we fancy, to prove a great source of attraction to visitors and the curious in general.

A FACT FOR ORNITHOLOGISTS There is now to be seen in the garden belonging to Mr PASSMORE, saddler, Truro, a couple of wren's nests, both having been built by the same birds. The first was built in the early part of February, in the root of an old tree, which was lying above ground; and about three weeks ago, during the heavy rains, the water being conducted into it by means of a small sprig [?spring], the birds forsook it, and built another in the roof of an adjoining house, where they will probably rear their brood of young.

SINGULAR FACT On the 21st ultimo, as Nicholas THOMAS, servant to Mr WILTON, of Wadebridge, was driving his cart from that place to Padstow, he saw a lark hovering near the hedge, which took no notice of him; and on going up to the bird to ascertain the cause of so unusual a circumstance, he perceived that its power of self-control was destroyed by the fascinating eye of an adder, which he found in the hedge, and which would soon have made a meal of the sweet songster. The man took the bird in his hand, and gave the reptile a blow on the head, which stunned it; and both were taken alive to Padstow, where they are stuffed for the inspect of the curious.

TRURO INSTITUTION On Friday evening last, a lecture was delivered at the Assembly Room, by Mr W. WILLIS, of Penzance, on "Heat", illustrated by experiments. The lecturer stated that he should forbear to dwell upon the many theories that are propounded respecting the production of heat, but should proceed at once to show the manner in which it operated. By means of experiments he then showed the effects of heat in the expansion of solids, liquids, and gases; explaining also the construction of compensation pendulums, the barometer, and other instruments. In conclusion, he showed, by experiments, the difference in various substances as conductors of heat, and also its reflective properties. The thanks of the audience were given to Mr WILLIS for his interesting lecture; and the lecture for the following Friday, March 20, was announced to be on the subject of "light", with experiments, by Mr W. H. JENKINS.

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TRENOWETH To be LEASED for a term of 99 years, to be determinable on the deaths of three persons of the purchaser's nomination, all that capital and very improvable FARM called T R E N O W E T H, situate in the parish of Crown in the County of Cornwall, comprising 110 acres of excellent arable and pasture land and crofts, a Farm-House, with Cattle-Houses, Barn, Stable, and other convenient Outbuildings, now in the occupation of John GLASSON. This Tenement lies about half a mile north of Praze, and adjoining the highway from thence to Camborne, from which it is distant about three miles, and about six from the excellent markets of Hayle, Redruth and Helston. For the above purpose, a SURVEY will be held at the house of Mrs POOL, Innkeeper, at Praze, Crowan, on Tuesday, the 7th day of April next, at Four o'clock in the Afternoon. The Tenant will show the Premises, and for further particulars application may be made to Messrs GRYLLS & HILL, Solicitors, Helston. Dated, March 14, 1846.

AMERICAN FLOUR, &c The undersigned are now landing at Boyer's Cellars, near Falmouth, about 3,000 barrels of superfine FLOUR, 300 quarters of INDIAN CORN, and a quantity of SALTED BEEF and TALLOW, in Barrels, ex American barque "Daniel Webster" direct from New Orleans. For prices and other particulars, apply to G. C. and R. W. FOX and Co. Date, Falmouth, 17 of third month, 1846.

NOTICE The Wheal Prospect Mining Company HEREBY GIVE NOTICE that they are no longer responsible for any debts that may in future be contracted by their late agent, Captain BENNETTS. Liskeard, March 18, 1846.

EMIGRATION TO CANADA The fine coppered barque "Olympus", 500 tons burthen, H.I. at Lloyds, Henry TONKIN, Master, will leave this port direct for Quebec, on or about the 3rd of April next, wind and weather permitting. This vessel presents a most desirable opportunity for families and others who may wish to have separate Staterooms or Cabins, having superior accommodations, as also for steerage passengers; her height between decks being six feet six inches, which is rarely the case in vessels of her size. For terms and further particulars, early application should be made to W. D. MATHEWS, Penzance. Dated, March 17, 1846.

DEVON NEWS

APPALLING AFFAIR

On Friday last, as some persons were engaged in clearing a barn near East Paul, in the parish of Chivelstone, they found the body of a woman which had been shockingly mutilated by rats. The face and breast were disfigured in a most shocking manner. It appears that the deceased person was the grand-daughter of one Philip ELLIOTT, formerly of Chivelstone, who died at Brixham some months ago. The poor creature was in consequence deprived of her only earthly friend, and was returning to her own place, when from fatigue she was unable to proceed further than the barn, near which she was met by a person named CRIMP. The deceased was at the time carrying her shoes, being unable to walk with them any longer. A post mortem examination of the body took place, when it was found that deceased died from exhaustion and inanition, there being nothing of aliment found in the stomach. Report states that she had made application for relief to a certain parish, but was refused.

CLIST ST. GEORGE

The tower of this church was struck by lightning on the 5th instant. Mr HAYWARD, the church architect, examined the building, and found that the electric fluid had struck the tower in three places. The chief damage was done on the south side, against which there is a lead rain pipe extending about half-way down, and there terminated by an elbow, projecting about a foot from the wall. After passing through the church, and tearing the mortar from the joints in various places, the lightning struck a poplar tree which is near the tower, about twenty-five feet from the ground, and scored the bark in two lines down to the roots. It is conjectured that this tree being wet acted in some measure as a conductor, and saved the church from serious injury. A man working near was thrown down but not hurt.

MR POWERS, I WANT YOU

It is said that the following story is in circulation at Totnes: A man named POWERS being wanted to answer a charge of having defrauded a bank in Ireland to a considerable amount, and he being supposed to be in England, in order to his being more readily taken, his portrait has been sent to the various police stations. Lady CAREW's policeman having received one, and got its lineaments by heart, some short time since was walking in the Plymouth road, near Marley when he saw a man on horseback whom he immediately recognised by the portrait to be POWERS, and addressed him in the following manner: "Ho, Mr Powers, I want to talk to you". On which the man put spurs to his horse, and was soon out of sight; and the policeman not having any means to follow him lost him altogether.

BRIXHAM

A fire broke out in the store-house of Mr W. SKARDON, near the old church, on the night of Tuesday se'nnight, at eleven o'clock, which totally consumed the building in a very short time; all efforts were unavailing to subdue the flames. There is no doubt but that the fire was the act of an incendiary, as no less than four fires have taken place previous to this, on the property of other persons in the town, within the last six weeks. Not the slightest effort that we can hear of has been made to bring the miscreants to justice, although several of the parties who have suffered are well able to afford a reward for the detection of the offenders.

SUSPICIOUS CASE

An inquest was held on Thursday at the Plymouth Guildhall, on view of a male infant, which had that morning been found in the box of a servant in the family of W. H. HAWKER, Esq., named Jane Ann DUNN, who it was at first feared, might have involved herself in a charge of Infanticide; but, happily, the testimony of the surgeon proved the child to have been still born. The jury returned a verdict accordingly.

EXTRAORDINARY OCCURRENCE

On Saturday morning last, the policeman at Marley, the seat of Lady Carew, brought in custody before Jasper PARROTT, Esq., at the Totnes Union Workhouse, where he was sitting as chairman of the Board of Guardians, a woman, having two dead infants in a basket. On examination, the following facts were elicited: an excavator, some short time ago, working on the Marley tunnel, finding the work stopped there, went with his wife and family to Plymouth, and now finding the work recommenced had returned, and was again working at the Marley tunnel, leaving his wife at Plymouth, who being in want of money, travelled on foot from thence to Brent, on Thursday last. She being pretty far advance in pregnancy, the fatigue brought on premature labour, and she was delivered of twins, both of whom died on Friday. Application was then made to the overseer of the poor of the parish of South Brent, for money to bury them, which was refused on account of the father's earnings being so great; upon which the woman of the house where they lodged went to Marley and solicited Lady Carew's assistance, and her ladyship knowing nothing of the parties, and fearing she might be imposed on, refused to relieve her. The woman then went back to Brent, took the children, put them in a basket, and again soliciting Lady Carew, showed her the children, which so alarmed her ladyship that she gave her in charge to the policeman who brought the woman to the Union Workhouse before Mr Parrott. The Magistrate having minutely enquired into the circumstances, recommended them to be taken back to South Brent, and a coroner's inquest to be held on the bodies; and they were taken back accordingly.


27 MARCH 1846, Friday


-ADVERTISEMENTS-

TO EMIGRANTS In the Harbour of Fowey, and will positively sail on the 2nd of April next, for QUEBEC, the well- known, fast-sailing, copper-bolted Barque "ROYAL ADELAIDE" of 800 tons burthen; Fitted up in the most convenient and comfortable manner for the convenience of passengers; a remarkably fast sailer; is a constant trader to Quebec; and (from the kindness to be expected from the commander and his officers) offers a VERY DESIRABLE opportunity to persons wishing to emigrate. RICHARD SMITH, Commander. Passage for Adults, 2 pounds 5 shillings. Any particulars may be known by applying to the CAPTAIN on board; Mr BATE, Post Office, Fowey; Mr WHEELER or Mr DREW, Merchants, St. Austell; Mr MEAD, Merchant, Lostwithiel; Mr LEAN, Innkeeper, Lanreath; Mr BONE, Builder, Liskeard; Mr COUCH, Surgeon, Polperro; Mr BISHOP, Innkeeper, Looe, and to Mr John HICKS, Merchant, Hall.

NB - Notwithstanding the fast-sailing of this vessel (her last passage being twenty-six days), each passenger must be provided with sufficient provisions for two months. It is particularly requested that all persons wishing to go to Quebec by the "Royal Adelaide", on the 2nd of April next, will be pleased to make known their intention to Mr JOHN BATE, Postmaster, Fowey, by the 20th of March. Dated, Fowey, February 10, 1846.

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LISKEARD INSTITUTION On Tuesday se'nnight, an excellent lecture on "Egypt" was delivered by the Rev E JONES of Plymouth. A variety of interesting particulars relative to the geography, history, civilization, &c., of that country, were presented in a very agreeable manner. At the close a vote of thanks was cordially voted, which the rev. gentleman suitably acknowledged.

ST AUSTELL LITERARY INSTITUTION On Monday last, Mr J. H. DREW, of St Austell, delivered his concluding lecture on Astronomy. The series consisted of three lectures - the first on the basis or the principles of astronomical science; the second on the application of these principles to the sun and moon; and the third on the primary and secondary planets, - the whole being illustrated by diagrams, models, and the phantasmagoria lantern. The lectures were well adapted to give information to young persons, and all who desire a general knowledge of astronomy, without its abstruse particulars. At the conclusion of each lecture, the lecturer received a unanimous vote of thanks. The next lecture, on Optics, by the Rev M ANDREW, Wesleyan minister, will be delivered on the 6th of April.

WADEBRIDGE INSTITUTION On Tuesday last, Mr SANDERS gave a lecture on Astronomy, to a numerous and highly gratified auditory. Nearly the whole of the celestial phenomena came successively under consideration:- The causes of day and night - summer and winter - the tides of the ocean - the eclipses of the sun and moon - the transits of the planets - their appearance under the telescope - their physical constitution, &c., were dwelt upon and illustrated in a manner which shewed the lecturer to have been long familiar with astronomical subjects. The "Starry Heavens" are to form the subject of a future lecture, and there can be no doubt that Mr SANDERS will make it as instructive and attractive as his lecture on the "solar system". On Friday, the institution was favored with an experimental lecture on Galvanism, by Mr RUNDELL, of Falmouth. Among the experiments he exhibited, we may notice the electric telegraph - the decomposition of water - the intense light emitted by charcoal ignited by the galvanic fluid - the fusion of metals by the same process - and the peculiar shock excited in the human frame by the passing of this fluid from hand to hand.

HELSTON MUTUAL INSTRUCTION SOCIETY On Thursday, the 19th inst., the Rev C. NEW, of Penzance, read a paper on the"Life and Times of Sir William Wallace". At the conclusion, the audience testified their approbation of the lecture by passing a vote of thanks to Mr NEW.

HAYLE On Saturday evening last, Mr J Passmore EDWARDS, delivered a lecture on Human progression, in the Teetotal Wesleyan Chapel, Hayle. Mr F. HARVEY occupied the chair and introduced the lecture in a neat and appropriate speech. The lecturer spoke of man as a being capable of indefinite progression, and showed that his moral and intellectual greatness depended greatly on his own exertions. He traced the development of the social condition of the human race from the earliest ages of the world's history to the present important and stirring times, which he regarded as being full of promise for the future. The lecturer closed by adverting to the advancement now making in favour of free trade and peace, and to the principles of temperance, voluntaryism, and civil freedom, as doing much to call up the spirit of man's regeneration from the heart of Europe and the world. The audience was exceedingly large and respectable, and their approval of the principles enunciated was often manifest by loud bursts of applause.

ST GERMANS FARMERS' CLUB On Friday evening last, Mr J TOWSON delivered an exceedingly able and argumentative lecture to the St Germans Club, on the advantages of Agricultural Machinery, and its effects on the labouring classes. Mr ROBERTS, solicitor, of Quethiock, was in the chair. The lecturer referred to the various arguments urged against machinery, and combatted them in detail, adducing such facts in support of his positions as experience had evolved. In speaking of the progress of opinion and the great change brought about among the labouring classes themselves upon this very topic, the lecturer took occasion to allude to the last time he had met an assembly in that room - an assembly composed to some extent of those then present - namely twelve years since, when a meeting was called of the Hundred of East, for the purpose of obtaining increased protection to agriculture. He had opposed that movement, and in doing so had uttered some predictions, although confessedly no prophet. He asked them now to look at what was taking place, and let that decide whether he was right or wrong. An interesting discussion followed the delivery of the lecture, and a vote of thanks was cordially presented to Mr TOWSON.

TRURO MIDLENT FAIR

At this fair, on Wednesday last, there was a small supply of fat beasts, the prices ranging from 52s. to 56s. per cwt. The show of working oxen was very inferior, but being much in demand, they were all sold at high prices. Cows and heifers for grazing were in great request; but very few were on the ground. The supply of sheep was very scanty, the best fetching full 7d. per lb.

Upon the whole it was a very selling fair.

LANREATH FAIR This fair, which was held on Tuesday week, exhibited a moderate supply of bullocks, which sold at from 52s. to 55s. per cwt. Fat sheep were somewhat plentiful, but not so much inquired for, and fetched scarcely 7d. per pound.

HELSTON MIDLENT FAIR This fair, on Monday last was not so well supplied with cattle as usual; but several bargains were struck during the day. Fat cattle sold at from 55s. to 60s. per cwt; lean bullocks were not so much in demand. Cows and calves sold at about 60s. per cwt.

MINE ACCIDENT On Friday last, as a man named Wm GUY was at work at the [?]Boumas mine, St Just, preparing a hole for blasting, the charge prematurely exploded and deprived him of the sight of both his eyes. Another man, named Thomas WHITE, who worked near by was also injured, but is in a fair way to recovery.

FATAL MINE ACCIDENTS On Friday last, as Captain TONKIN was underground, at Wheal Rocks mine, a "scale" of ground fell on the back part of his neck, and killed him on the spot. Captain TONKIN was a man whose affability and generous disposition endeared him to all who had the pleasure of his acquaintance. He was 49 years of age.

On Tuesday last, as a man, named Abe UGLOW, 27 years of age, was at work underground at Lesalson clay work, a board fell upon him and injured him so severely that he never spoke afterwards. He was taken to his home, but a few hours put an end to his suffering.

The coroner's jury, in each case, returned a verdict of accidental death.

LOSTWITHIEL FAIR

On Tuesday last, this fair was held, and exhibited a good supply of cattle and sheep. Beef sold at from 50s. to 56s. per cwt; fat sheep 7d. per lb. Plough steers, 42s. to 45s.; store cows, 42s. per cwt.; and cows and calves 56s. to 60s. per cwt.

WORTHY OF IMITATION the Rev J L LUGGER, of Tregony, previously to leaving his parish for a season, as is his custom at this time of the year, placed in the hands of Messrs COCK and TREFFRY, of that place, the handsome sum of 50 Pounds for disposal amongst his poor parishioners, to enable them to meet the distress that many of them suffer in consequence of the failure of the potatoe crop. To all who are able, we would say "Go thou and do likewise".

THE ARMY

Mr F H PENDER, elder son of R PENDER, Esq., Budock Vean, near Falmouth, has been appointed to a second Lieutenancy in her Majesty's 5th Royal Fusiliers.

THE CUSTOMS

Charles SHOLL, Esq., Collector of Gweek, has been promoted to the office of Comptroller at the port of Lancaster.

TESTIMONIAL OF RESPECT

On Wednesday afternoon, the 18th inst., the children connected with the Deanery Schools, Buryan, with the sanction of their parents, testified a cherished regard and attachment to their esteemed master, Mr Henry LEE, who is about to relinquish his duties as master of this establishment, by presenting him with a handsome "silver snuff-box", which is an undeniable evidence of his worth and usefulness. The valuable services of Mr LEE, in promoting the objects of the institution, may be known from the fact that both the Day and Sunday schools have been revived to a most flourishing condition since they have been under his management, which has been a source of much gratification to the trustees and parents in general. John PAYNTER, Esq., of Boskenna, is the principal trustee and acting manager, and upon his frequent visits he has often declared himself highly delighted with the system introduced, and the discipline maintained in the schools. Upon the presentation of the snuff-box, Mr LEE expressed his feelings of gratitude to his pupils, and explained to them the necessity of implanting good principles and forming habits of application and industry, which, with a mind furnished with useful knowledge, would enable them in maturer years to enter into the more active scenes of life with respectability to themselves and gratification to their parents. The children afterwards partook of plum cake and coffee, and after enjoying a rational amusement, they were called together, and their voices returned thanks to the God of all grace, by singing "Praise God from whom all blessings flow". Prayers were then read by the Rev W M STRACY, the respected minister of the parish, and the children were then dismissed perfectly satisfied with the proceedings of the afternoon, and the accomplishment of the object which had called them together.

POST-OFFICE ARRANGEMENTS

A memorial to the Postmaster General has lately been got up at Liskeard, requesting an improvement in the post-office arrangements for that town, which is greatly required.

SCILLY

On Thursday, the 19th instant, several fields of potatoes were looking uncommonly fine, and on the following day there was not a green leaf to be seen, so severe had been the blight during the night.

FASCINATION OF THE ADDER

A Lostwithiel correspondent informs us that the singular circumstance inserted in our paper of Friday last, relative to a lark fascinated by an adder, is in part erroneous. It seems that both the bird and reptile were sent to Lostwithiel, where they were stuffed by Mr LITTLETON, cabinet-maker, who has them at the present time in his possession.

EARLY SWARM OF BEES

On Thursday week, a hive of bees swarmed on Farms Common, in the parish of Wendron.

SUDDEN DEATH Another instance of the uncertainty of human life was afforded on Monday evening se'nnight in the sudden demise of a woman named MANN, who was well known as a dealer in poultry at the Plymouth and Callington markets. The deceased was standing upon the quay at Saltash, when she fell on the ground, and immediately expired.

ASSAULT AND SUICIDE On Sunday morning last, the neighbourhood of Church-street, Helston, was thrown into a state of great excitement by cries of murder issuing from a cottage occupied by a person named George BEST, a tailor. It appears that Best had been the support of his sister for many years, and they had lived very happily together up to Sunday morning last, when he entered his sister's room, and commenced beating her in a most inhuman manner. The injuries inflicted were so severe that her life was despaired of for several days. Best immediately started in the direction of the Loe Pool, where he was found by two boys about nine o'clock in the morning, struggling in the water. He was immediately extricated from his perilous situation, and the usual means resorted to by two medical gentlemen, who were promptly on the spot, to restore life; but the vital spark had fled. An inquest was held on the body on Tuesday, and a verdict of found drowned returned. It should be understood that Best had been two years in a lunatic asylum at Bristol fifteen years ago.

MYSTERIOUS DEATH AND SUSPECTED MURDER, NEAR BODMIN The inhabitants of Bodmin and its neighbourhood were in a state of great excitement Monday and Tuesday last, in consequence of a rumour that the body of a woman, unknown, had been found drowned in a small brook, near Tregullow, about a mile and half from Bodmin, with every appearance of her having been murdered. On Tuesday afternoon, an inquest was held on the body, at Tregullow, by Joseph HAMLEY, Esq., coroner, and a very respectable jury.

It appeared by the evidence of Mary COTTRELL, the wife of a travelling match man, and who had examined the body, that she could identify it as that of a person who went by the name of SOMERSET ANN, supposed to be a native of Chard, and was in the habit of going about selling matches. She always appeared in good spirits, and seemed to be a lively girl. It could not be elicited that any person had seen the deceased for a fortnight or more.

Richard REYNOLDS was going to his work on Monday morning last, about seven o'clock, when his attention was attracted by the appearance of something lying in a field, and on going up, he found it to be a bundle of woman's clothes, stays, &c., &c. Another person came by at the time, when they made a search, and found the body lying in a narrow piece of water, at the bottom of a small morass. The woman was quite dead, and almost in a state of nudity, having nothing on but her shift, which was split down the back. There was not water to cover more than half the face. Deceased was lying with her face in the water, and partly immersed in the mud at the bottom.

On examining the ground near where the clothes were found, the traces of a man's heavy shoe were found, as far down as the marshy spot. A person passing near the spot where the body was found, on Sunday evening, about a quarter before ten, heard a man's voice call out "Charley, Charley" twice. This person called out, but received no answer, and was not suspicious of any thing, as he thought it was some person out looking after the sheep.

It appeared from the evidence of Mr WARD, surgeon, who had made a post mortem examination of the body, that the deceased was in every respect healthy, but in the stomach and air-vessels of the lungs a quantity of water and mud was found, which was evidently the cause of death. There were no marks of violence on the body to have caused death, only a few scratches on the legs and arms, and it was his opinion that deceased was alive when put into the water, and there was not so much water as would have been found in the body of a person drowned. It appeared as if deceased had been held down and suffocated.

A man named William BEARD, who stated himself to be one of Tregony, came forward to give evidence to the identity of the body. He said he had known deceased two years ago, but he gave so very vague an account of himself, and of his proceedings for some time past, that it was thought necessary to take him into custody until further evidence could be obtained. The inquest was therefore adjourned to Tuesday, the 31st, and in the meantime every exertion will be used which can have any effect in throwing light on this most mysterious circumstance.

It is most extraordinary that the woman should have been found stripped almost naked, and can only be accounted for by supposing the murderers were searching the deceased for money, and then it must have been done before she was suffocated in the brook; nor is there any possibility that deceased could have drowned herself in such shallow water.

CORONERS' INQUESTS The following inquests have been held before W. HICHENS, Esq., coroner, since our last report: On Tuesday last, the 24th instant, at Helston, on the body of George BEST, aged about 52 years, the particulars of whose case will be found above.

On the same day, at Porthleaven, in the parish of Sithney, on the body of Wm VINCENT, aged 67 years, who left his house in the morning of the preceding day in his usual good health, for the purpose of fetching some water; and as he was proceeding on the road he fell to the ground, in a fit it was supposed, and died instantly. Verdict, Natural Death.

On the 25th in the parish of St Just in Penwith, on the body of Elizabeth HICKS, aged about 7 years, whose clothes caught fire on the 16th at her father's house, as she was hanging up a blower before the chimney. The mother of the child, who was in her bed-chamber, as well as some of her neighbours, soon came to the child's assistance, and the fire was speedily extinguished; but the burns were so severe that she died of them on the 23rd. Verdict, Accidentally burnt.

DISCOVERY OF AN ANCIENT EARTHENWARE VESSEL
On Saturday last, as Mr Thos ROWE, mason, of Chacewater, was employed in pulling down one of the oldest houses in that place, he found buried just beneath the foundation, a stone jug, of very ancient make. The vessel is ornamented in front with the initials A.R., under- neath a crown, just below which there appear to be some figures, but they can scarcely be deciphered; and on each side there is the thistle, with some other flower. The colours are in excellent preservation, and superior to anything of the kind on the earthenware of the present day. Mr ROWE takes pleasure in shewing the vessel to the curious; but although many have seen it, no one appears to have been able to explain the initials or marks so as to ascertain its antiquity.

ROBBERY BY A WAREHOUSEMAN

James BONNY, warehouseman, in the employment of Messrs Down and Son, Torpoint, was on Thursday last, committed for trial at the present Cornwall assizes, by J. C.

ROBERTS, Esq., on a charge of stealing a loaf of sugar, one pound and a half of tea, and a piece of cocoa.

ATTEMPTED HOUSE ROBBERY

On Friday last, George VINCENT, charged with attempting to rob the house of Miss TOLL, draper, of Polbathick, near St Germans, was committed to Bodmin gaol for trial at the present assizes.

CALLINGTON

On Friday se'nnight, Mr BAKER, who for several years carried on the business of a druggist in this town, was committed to Bodmin gaol, for trial, charged with having stolen, from Mr GOLDING, of the Hotel, a number of silver spoons; and also, with having stolen five fowls, the property of Mr FOOTE, of St Ive.

THE POTATOE DISEASE
The following is an abstract of returns furnished to the Foreign Office by her Majesty's Consuls in Europe, showing the state of the potatoe disease in their several consulates:- ALICANT - No disease, but potatoes soapy, scarce, and dear.
BAYONNE - Crop much diseased, and unfit for use in many places.
BARCELONA - No disease; crop abundant.
BOULOGNE - Crop diseased and defective to the extent of one-half or two-thirds.
BREST - Crop diseased and defective to the extent of one-half to two-thirds.
BILBAO - Crop greatly affected.
BORDEAUX - Early crop, sound; later crop half lost from disease.
CARTHAGENA - No disease, but carriage difficult and dear.
CADIZ - No disease, but none to be had.
CETTE - No disease, but none to be had.
CHRISTIANIA - Disease partial, about Keien (Nov 25); exportation prohibited.
CALAIS - Much disease; two-thirds lost.
CORSICA - No disease; good crop. CHARENTO - Much disease in heavy lands; mostly sound in light sandy soil.
GENOA - No disease - none to be had.
GALICIA - No disease; crop very abundant.
GRANVILLE - Much disease; three quarters lost.
HAVRE - Disease very general; half lost near Dieppe; nine-tenths near Rouen.
LEGHORN - No disease; no supplies can be had now.
LISBON - Crop diseased at Figueira and Coimbra; no appearance of it at Lisbon; ver few to be had, Nov 29. In Figueira district disease so general that few proprietors have enough left for seed. The few potatoes affected in the neighbourhood of Lisbon were grown from seed received from England! December 29.
MARSEILLES - No disease in Provence; symptoms have manifested themselves in the neighbouring departments.
MALAGA - No disease; few or none to be had.
NANTES - Disease considerable.
NAPLES - No disease; crop abundant and excellent.
OPORTO - Disease in the district near the Douro; thought to be contagious. In the Beira Alta, and the neighbourhood of Oporto, an abundance; but no (Nov 15), in many places of the Beira Alta and Tras os Montes, they are beginning to rot.
PALERMO - No disease; none to be had; will not keep.
STOCKHOLM - Exportation prohibited.

EXETER DISTRICT BANKRUPTCY COURT (Before Mr Commissioner BERE) Wednesday, March 18 Mr G. W. TURNER said, in the matter of HARVEY, late of Chacewater, grocer, the executors of Mr MOYLE, who was a partner with the bankrupt, had agreed to pay 20s. in the pound - the bankruptcy to be annulled. The case was adjourned as a matter of form until the 23rd of April, in order that this arrangement might be completed.

HUNTING APPOINTMENTS The F. B. hounds will meet on Monday, the 30th instant, at Constantine Cross, and on Thursday, the 2nd of April, at the F. B. Kennel, - each morning at half-past ten.

Mr HORNDON's fox hounds will meet on Monday, March 30, at Trebartha Village; on Thursday, April 2 at Chapman's Well; on Monday, April 6, at Bray's Shop; and on Thursday, April 9, at Horse Bridge; - each day at half-past ten o'clock.

Mr TRELAWNY's fox hounds will meet on Tuesday, March 31, at Blisland Village, at eleven o'clock; on Friday, April 3, at Shaugh Bridge, and on Tuesday, April 7, at Gara Bridge; - each day at half-past ten o'clock.

- DEVON -

ACCIDENT We regret to state that a very serious accident happened to Mr SHAPLAND, solicitor, of Devonport, on Thursday morning, the 19th instant. Mr S., accompanied by Mr MILTON, of Trafalgar-place, Stoke, was driving a gig down the hill, from Deadlake to Stonehouse Mill Bridge, when the horse became restive, and setting off, threw both gentlemen out of the gig. Mr Shapland dislocated his shoulder, and Mr Milton also received several bruises

EXTRAORDINARY FRACAS We regret to state that a very disagreeable circumstance occurred upon the Marine Parade, Stonehouse, on Wednesday afternoon, which is happily as rare as it is, in the highest degree, discreditable to the offending parties in such rencontres. Shortly after the band had commenced playing, and in the presence of a number of persons to whom the Parade is at such times a very favourite place of resort, a person in the garb of a gentleman was seen to inflict corporal punishment upon another equally respectable in appearance, and who received several blows from the cane of his assailant ere a separation was effected. The parties are said to have previously lived upon terms of the closest intimacy with each other, and the rupture is attributed to certain slanderous insinuations cast by one of them upon the fair fame [?name] of a lady, towards whom the other entertained a friendly feeling. Whether the assault just noticed has been followed by any other step, we know not - (Plymouth paper.)

BODY FOUND The dead body of a woman, named Ann BOWDEN, was discovered floating on the water near Bullock's quay, Devonport, early on Friday morning. The body had evidently been in the water several hours. STREET, a waterman of Mutton Cove, saw her between twelve and one o'clock, and asked her if she wanted a boat. She replied that she did not. Are you going to drown yourself then, asked the waterman. She replied there is no fear of that. The sentinel at the King's Stairs, Richmond-walk, at midnight, states that the deceased, in company with a man, passed him about that time. A sailor belonging to the "William and Ann", lying alongside the quay, is reported to be missing.

WRECK OF AN AMERICAN EMIGRANT SHIP On Wednesday morning se'nnight, the wind having suddenly veered round to the North East, as a number of vessels, outward-bound, were leaving Torbay, the barque "NAHANT", of Boston, having on board 150 emigrants, bound from Ghent to Galveston, in Texas, whilst endeavouring to round the Berry, suddenly missed stays, and being at the mercy of the waves, she was soon driven on the rocks between Berry house and the fortifications. A most exciting scene presented itself - men, women, and children all rushed on deck in the greatest consternation, eager to save their lives and property. The most prompt assistance was rendered them by the inhabitants, hundred of whom flew to the spot to rescue their fellow creatures. [The remainder of this item is cut off]



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