cornwall england newspaper

1846 NEWS

SEPTEMBER

4 September 1846, Friday

More Frequent Communication with the Sicilly Isles. - This week, the packet "Liunesse" will commence running twice a week between Sicilly and Penzance and will sail from the former place on Mondays and Fridays, at nine a.m., and from the latter on Wednesdays and Saturdays, atthe same hour.

Indication of Approaching Winter. - On Thursday morning, the 27 th ult., Mr, Francis Keverne, of Halwin, in the parish of St. Keverne, observed among his ducks, in his farm yard a fine teal, which he suceeded in shooting in the course of the morning.

Extraordinary Growth. - In the garden belonging to Mr. Hugo, dyer, of Truro, there is a very finebed of cucumbers, one of which measures twenty five inches in length and teninches and a half in circumference. Several gardeners state that this is thelargest cucumber they have ever seen growing in the open air.

Fatal Mine Accidents. - On Tuesday last, whilst a man called James Andrew was engaged in removing some timber in Borlase's shaft, at Wheal Vor mine, in the parish of Breage, he fell a depth of seventy-two fathoms and was killed instantaneously; and on Friday last, a man called Charles Harry, working in the same shaft, lost his hold, and was likewise killed. Both men have left large families. It is remarkable that the father of Andrew and Harry, were both killed in mines ~ the former at Wheal Speedwell, and the latter at Wheal Friendship; and a few months since, Andrew's brother was killed at Great Work.

Coroners' Inquest. - An inquest was held at Charlestown, on Thursday last, before J. Hamley, Esq., on the body of William Tellum aged seven years, who was one of the unfortunate youths that were drowned at Par last week. The body was picked up near Charlestown . Verdict accidently drowned.

Fatal Accident. - On Wednesday night and accident happened, which proved fatal to Mr. Popplestone, who resided near Plymouth road before it enters Barimoor. He was riding in his cart, with his wife, and Mrs. Mortimer, of the Edgcumbe Arms, Stonehouse, when the horse becoming restive, he jumped from his seat, and fell when the wheels passing over him killed him on the spot. the other passengers escaped unhurt.

Ecclesiastical. - On the 24 th ult., the Rev. Ferdinand Thomas Sstephens was instituted to the Rector of Mawgan in Pydar, in this county, void by the death of Phillip Carlyon, Clerk, on the presentation of John Augustus Stephens, Esq.

FATAL ACCIDENT. - On Wednesday se'nnight an accident happened, which proved fatal to Mr. POPPLESTONE, who resided near Plymouth road before it enters Dartmoor. He was riding in his cart, with his wife, and Mrs. MORTIMER, of the Edgcumbe Arms, Stonehouse, when the horse becoming restive, he jumped from his seat, and fell when the wheels passing over him killed him on the spot. The other passengers escaped unhurt.

STANNARIES COURT - Thursday, August 27. STEPHENS v. BORLASE - This was a small debt case, in which the defendant was an attorney, and the question arose as to whether an attorney of a superior court could be sued in the Court of Stannaries. Mr. BENNALLACK produced a number of documents to show that the defendant was an attorney of a superior court, and in addition to these documents he brought evidence to show that the defendant had had a retainer in the County Court. The Vice-Warden considered the latter proof sufficient, and Mr. Bennallack then proceeded to argue that the defendant could only be sued in the court of which he was an attorney, and if sued in any other court he might plead his privilege in abatement. He cited numerous cases in support of his argument. Mr. CORNISH, who appeared for the plaintiff contended, on the other hand, that if either of the parties to a suit could be show to be miners, he might sue or be sued in the Court of Stannaries, that court being of a peculiar nature, and as such over-riding every privilege. Mr. Stokes begged, as amicus curiae, to state that about six years ago this very question was raised in a case in which he was concerned, LANDER v. NICHOLAS, the latter being a solicitor. It was then held that the privilege of an attorney superseded the privilege of a miner, but a point was reserved, which, he believed, at the next sittings his Honor disposed of by deciding that the attorney's privilege was paramount. The Vice-Warden, in delivering judgment, said that in this question there was pleaded privilege against privilege; the privilege of a tinner not to be drawn away from the Court of Stannaries, against the privilege of an attorney to be sued in that court where he was supposed to be most conversant by doing his ordinary business there. It might seem a hardship that a miner should be drawn from his employment to sue in the courts above; and yet in all small debt courts, which were constituted for the very purpose of affording cheap justice, an attorney's privilege would apply, because there was no special enactment contravening that privilege. Neither was there any special enactment taking away the privilege of an attorney when sued in the Stannaries Court, and he therefore confirmed his former decision, as mentioned by Mr. Stokes. The plaintiff consequently could not sue the defendant, (as being an attorney of a superior court) in the Court of Stannaries.

WATTS v. HEARN. - In this case the plaintiff was MARTHA WATTS, of the parish of Gwennap, widow and administratrix of ISAAC WATTS; and the defendant was GEORGE HEARN, a bookseller at Truro. Isaac Watts was employed by Mr. Hearn to carry numbers about the country for sale. He died in October, 1843, and this action was brought to recover a balance of account which was alleged to be due from the defendant. Mr. EDWARDS, in behalf of the plaintiff, called several witnesses, but the Vice-Warden intimated that there was no case to go to the jury, and on the proposal of Mr. Stokes, who appeared for the defendant, it was agreed to take a verdict for the latter, subject to a reference.

RICHARDS v. WICKS - Mr. FORFAR appeared for the plaintiff, and Mr. T. ROGERS for the defendant. The plaintiff in this case was JOHN RICHARDS, the executor of JAMES RICHARDS, who formerly resided at Helston, and died in November 1845. The defendant was NATHANIEL WICKS, who was stated in the plaintiff's allegation, to have borrowed �20 from James Richards during his lifetime, and which his executor, John Richards, by this action sought to recover. In answer to the plaintiff's allegations the defendant pleaded that he did not owe the money; that the money had been lent more than six years ago, and that he had paid the money. The first witness called for the plaintiff was THOMAS BURGESS, who said that about Christmas, 1838, defendant asked James Richards 0to lend him �20 at five per cent interest. It was lent, and witness saw it paid. He had seen defendant pay the interest upon this money several times, 20s. at a time; he never saw defendant's daughter pay it. In February last, some months after the death of the old man, he heard Wicks say to the old man's widow that he owed the deceased �20, and he supposed that the executor John Richards, would require it; upon which Mrs. James Richards, the widow said, "don't slip it out, and the executor won't know anything about it, and we will halve the money between us." Mr. Rogers cross-examined this witness, and drew from him that he was a distant relation of the deceased, had been brought up by him, had left him to enter the army, and afterwards 20deserted; when the money was lent, he said there was no note of hand prepared by him. URSULA BURGESS, wife of the last witness, stated that on the evening of James Richards's funeral, she recollected Nathaniel Wicks saying, "I suppose the executor will want the �20 I borrowed of Jemmy, but I won't pay it." Mrs. James Richards, the widow, was there, and she said "don't you pay it, and we will have the money between us." For the defence, Mr. Rogers called witnesses whose testimony was in many respects in direct contradiction of what had been adduced for the plaintiff. MARY WICKS, the daughter of the defendant, said she was sent by her father, ten years ago, last April, to James Richards's to borrow some money. She borrowed �10, and in the September following �10 more. Burgess drew up a document for it. When the interest was paid she paid it herself, and Burgess was never present. In the latter part of last September her father repaid the old man James Richards. She went with her father and saw the money paid in eighteen sovereigns and four half sovereigns. The old man brought the document to her father, but as she had witnessed the payment of the money, it was afterwards burnt. The old man said when they paid him the money, you had better not let Tom Burgess know anything about paying me, for he is going to be married, and is always in want of money." The witness deposed also to similar words being used by the old man in October, when a man named JAMES THOMAS was present. On cross-examination the witness said she knew that Burgess drew the document when the money was borrowed, because he told her so; but the first time she saw it was when her father repaid the money. James Thomas deposed to hearing the deceased say last October that Nathaniel Wicks had paid him a few days before. About a fortnight after the old man's death he heard Thomas Burgess say that it was out of revenge he had reported that Wicks still owed the �20. The Vice-Warden, in summing up, remarked that the evidence was contradictory in such a way that it was impossible to think each party could be telling the truth. He then commented up on the evidence, and the jury, after a short consult ation, returned a verdict for the plaintiff for �20.

RICKETTS and OTHERS v. HARRIS - In this case a verdict was agreed to be taken for the plaintiff for �167, including debt and interest.

JELBART v. TONKIN - Mr. Stokes stated that the plaintiff in this action, who is a grocer at St. Ives, sought to recover �14. 8s., for goods sold and delivered, and money lent to the defendant. MARGARET HICHENS, who lived with Mr. Jelbart, deposed to the defendant having goods at the shop in 1844 and 1845 to the amount of about �10, and also to the loan of a sum of �4. In Christmas last she heard the defendant say he would pay the debt as soon as he could get the money for h! is fish. Mr. Hockin, on the part of the defendant, asked the witness a few questions, but her testimony remained unshaken. Verdict for the plaintiff for �14. 8s.

MILFORD v. ROBINS - Mr. Stokes appeared for the plaintiff, Mr. JONAH MILFORD, of Truro, who sought to recover first upon a bill of exchange, and then for goods sold and delivered. Defendant pleaded that he did not accept the bill of exchange, and that he was not indebted. Mr. Stokes said he should offer no evidence respecting the bill of exchange, as it had been drawn by the defendant's wife instead of by himself. The plaintiff's claim would therefore be only for goods sold and delivered, and to this the defendant had stated he should make no defence. Mr. Stokes then called GEORGE BAILEY, who said he was at Penryn on Tuesday, with Mr. Milford, the plaintiff, at Powell's inn. The defendant was there, and witness heard Mr. Milford tell him he had done a bad job in letting the debt run on so far. Defendant owned that the debt was �13. 2s. 6d., and said he could not come to defend the action brought against him. Verdict for plaintiff for �13. 2s. 6d.

BURGESS v. ALDERSON - Mr. Stokes presented a creditor's petition from the plaintiff against the defendant, who was the purser and manager of Wheal Rocks mine, situate in the parishes of St. Austell and Roach. The claim of the plaintiff was for �260 for an engine supplied to the mine. As the defendant resided in London, a copy of the summons and petition had been affixed on the account-house door; which Mr. Stokes moved should be deemed good service. The Vice-Warden suggested that service should be made on the son of the defendant, who was clerk of the mine or on the captain.

BENNETTS v. JENKIN and OTHERS - Mr. SIMMONS and Mr. CHILCOTT appeared for the plaintiff; Mr. ROBERTS and Mr. HOCKIN for the defendants. This case was brought for trial in November last, and judgment upon it postponed until the following sittings, when the Vice-Warden decided that the petition was deficient in parties, and required amendment. The names of various parties were now added, making the number of defendants forty-four. C2 As we gave the evidence and arguments at the0former trial at considerable length we shall now present but a short recapitulation of the facts. In October, 1843, Captain Bennetts, the plaintiff, had obtained a license and formed a company to work a mine called Wheal Catherine. The mine was worked for some time under his management. Mr. JOHN JENKIN, the present defendant, being purser. There were three calls made during the working of the mine, but in consequence of the non-payment of some of those calls, the adventurers held a meeting at which it was resolved to sell the whole of the mine and machinery in one lot. This sale, the plaintiff alleged in his petition, was a mere sham sale for the purpose of getting rid of those who were defaulters, the mine being bought in by one of the former company for �16, while it was really worth several hundreds. In pursuance of a previous understanding, many of the adventurers in the old company met after the sale to reconstruct a company for working the mine under the name of North Wheal Leisure. Among others the plaintiff was present, and was asked what number of shares he would carry on, and he replied, the same number as he had in the old company. The defendant, Stephens, who acted as secretary to the meeting, noted down plaintiff's answer upon a sheet of paper, as he did the answers of others. Subsequently a meeting took place at which plaintiff was unable to attend, but shortly after that meeting he agreed to exchange one of his shares with Capt.0HOOPER for another. The barter took place in the presence of the defendants, Powell and Stephens; and the latter, who was purser of the new company, said he would enter the share on Captain Hooper's signing the usual acceptance. Nothing was then said about plaintiff's being in arrear of costs, and the first notice he received of not being recognised as one of the new company was about Christmas last, when he sold two other shares, and on the purchasers making application to the purser to enter them, he refused to do so. At a subsequent meeting of the adventurers, it was affirmed that the sum of �4. 10s. was due on plaintiff's shares, and that the new company would not admit him as a co-partner. One of the purchasers of Captain Bennetts's shares, it was stated, then tendered the money so claimed, but it was refused to be taken. Some time after the plaintiff was offered six shares, and then nine shares, if he would pay 10s. a share costs upon them, but he refused to do so, and now brought his claim for eighteen shares, being his original number. He denied that he was indebted to the old company, and prayed for a contribution amongst the shareholders to make good his claim. The Vice-Warden here interposed with the view of suggesting an arrangement. He said that if any adventurer neglected to pay his costs, there was a well known way of excluding him by selling his shares, and if he was not excluded by that process, no other process, no resolution,20or colourable sale of a mine by the paying adventurers, could get rid of a non-paying adventurer, except, indeed, it was provided in the original compact that if any adventurer failed to pay his calls within a certain time his shares would be forfeited. Or if that condition was not in the original compact, and non-paying adventurers at any time consented to forfeit their shares for the reconstruction of a new company, whatever by sale or not, and strangers came in afterwards and took up shares, then the previous consent of the non-paying adventurers must be considered binding upon them, whether that consent was actively given or tacitly implied. With regard to the present case, if Captain Bennetts owed costs, he must pay 20them, but his shares could not be struck out by the vote of the other adventurers. The Vice-Warden then suggested that the parties should endeavour to come to some arrangement in order to save expense. The advocates on each side conferred together, but failed to come to an agreement. The evidence of Samuel Michell was then given; but it being stated that the whole evidence would be the same as on the previous trial, Mr. Roberts proceeded to make his objection to the plaintiff's petition, regarding a list of seventeen names, which, he said, ought to be added to the defendants. A second conference then took place between the advocates, who eventually applied to the Vice-Warden to allow the case to stand over for the purpose of coming to some arrangement. His Honour acceded to the application.

SIMMONS v. JAMES - In this case, Mr. ROGERS obtained a rule nisi for judgment as in case of a non-suit.

RICHARDS v. WICKS. - Mr. Rogers moved for a rule nisi, to set aside the verdict for the plaintiff and enter a nonsuit, on the ground that the alleged debt came under the statute of limitations. The Vice-Warden said his impression was against granting the rule, but he would not refuse it until he had a better opportunity of referring to the matter.

WILLIAMS v. PHILLIPS - This was a creditor's petition against the purser of Nanterrow Consols, in the parish of Gwithian. On the 31st of May, 1845, the plaintiff contracted to build the engine-house, boiler-house, stack, and other buildings at Nanterrow Consols. The defendant, as agent for the adventurers, was to supply timber and ropes for scaffolding, and the plaintiff was to furnish materials for the buildings according to the specifications. The works were to be completed in two months, in June and July, for the sum of �54, and if not executed by the plaintiff within that time, he was to forfeit �10. The plaintiff now alleged that in consequence of an insufficient supply of scaffolding, he and his men were hindered at various times, and the work was only partially performed within the two months. Plaintiff then left the building, and the works being afterwards re-set to other parties, he now brought his action for the recovery of payment for that portion of the work he had done, for which he claimed �36. Mr. Stokes, in behalf of the plaintiff, called THOMAS HOSKIN, a mason who had been employed on the engine-house, and who deposed to various hinderances through want of scaffolding, and that he heard the plaintiff ask Captain BLIGHT (the captain of the mine) on several occasions for timber. RICHARD STONEMAN, a carpenter, also deposed to the want of scaffolding by the plaintiff. WILLIAM STOCKDALE spoke of the state in which the works were at the time they were re-set. THOMAS WHALES, a mine mason, valued the work done by the plaintiff at �57, including stone on the ground. JOHN HALL, a builder at Truro, deposed to his being employed to measure the work, the value of which he estimated at �45. 10s. The defence was that the plaintiff had never been hindered from want of scaffolding, but that having taken the job at too low an estimate, he had left it as soon as he could, and that having thus broken the contract the defendants were not bound to pay him for the part he had built. Mr. BENNALLACK and Mr. YEWENS appeared for the defence, and called Captain William Blight of Nanterrow Consols, who deposed that on the day of the setting several masons were present, and the price bid was cut down so low that he stopped the survey and cautioned them. The plaintiff, however, afterwards took the work for �54, although witness and Mr. WEST, 0the engineer, said it was too little. Three day s after he came to ask about the work, and said he was in such a hurry on the day of the setting that he did not know what he had taken; it was a bad job for him. Witness told him that if he went on with the work he should also have the smith's shop to build without bidding for it at public setting. Witness then went on to depose that plaintiff had always a sufficient supply of scaffolding if he had used the timber and rope properly; that his hinderance had occurred from the want of granite quoins, which he was himself to provide; and that on one occasion he absented himself, with his men to go to Praze fair. Within the two months he had only built 223 1/4 perches, leaving 230 perches to 20finish the work, which would require 450 loads of stones, but only 40 were raised in the quarry. When he left he said he should not build any more, and ought to have been hanged the day he took the work. About the 6th of August witness sent to plaintiff to come and resume the work, but he failed to do so, and the building was afterwards reset. JOHN WEST, engineer, FRANCIS TREVELLYAN, WILLIAM NICHOLAS, RICHARD BLIGHT, EDWARD HALL, THOMAS OLIVER, and ANTHONY COCK, were called to corroborate different parts of Captain Blight's testimony. A point then arose as to whether it was the general practice, in building engine-houses, to have plank for the scaffolding sufficient to go all the way round, so as to obviate the necessity of shifting plank from one side to the other. On the part of the plaintiff, it was stated that the usual practice was to have scaffolding put up so as to work all the way round without shifting timber, while on the side of the defendant it was contended that this was not the practice in many instances, and it was shewn that Thomas Oliver, who took the work at the second survey, after plaintiff had quitted it, had worked on the same scaffolding the latter had left. The further hearing of the case was adjourned until Saturday.

Saturday, August 28 - WILLIAMS v. PHILLIPS - Mr. Stokes addressed the Court in behalf of the plaintiff, contending that his client had been hindered in the performance of his contract by the neglect of the d! efendant, and that he was entitled to be paid for the portion of the work he had built. And even if he had not been hindered he ought to be paid fairly for the work, because the other party had had the benefit of that work. Mr. Bennallack stated that plaintiff had paid defendant �10 during the progress of the work to assist him. The Vice-Warden deferred giving judgment until Tuesday.

BASSET and OTHERS v. REYNOLDS - In this case the plaintiffs are the executors of the late Mr. JOHN BASSET, and the defendant, Mr. CHARLES REYNOLDS, is the executor of the late Mr. WILLIAM REYNOLDS. The plaintiffs alleged that the defendant, on the part of his testator, had sixteen shares in South Wheal Franc! is which belonged to the estate of their testator, and they prayed that he might be ordered to restore them. The case was tried at the last sitting of the court, and the Vice-Warden now delivered judgment. He first reviewed the evidence on the part of the plaintiff, with great particularity, remarking that he found no difficulty in saying that upon such evidence the plaintiffs had made out a case, which, except answered, would justify their obtaining a remedy from that Court. He then reviewed the defendant's case, and said there was one part of the defence which, if proved, would have been, in his opinion, a sufficient answer to the plaintiff's case. It was stated that William Reynolds was the steward, manager, and confidential adviser of Mr. Basset, and this had been satisfactorily proved. That in such a character Mr. Reynolds used annually, towards the end of every year to send an ample debtor and creditor account to Mr. Basset, who, when in this part of the country, would go over it with Mr. Reynolds. That in such accounts for 1842 there was not the slightest trace of the sale of shares, nor of payment for them, nor of payment in respect of costs, although in those accounts there appeared a charge of payment of costs in another mine in which Mr. Basset was an adventurer. The defendant concluded that his testator might have sold the shares in question; but that finding those shares to be expensive at a time that was inconvenient to Mr. Basset, he had agreed with Mr. Basset to take back those sixteen shares, an d cancel the agreement between them. If this defence had been thoroughly good, it would have formed a substantial answer to the plaintiff's case; had the evidence given by the defendant in support of it was of such a nature that he (the Vice-Warden) had resolved to submit it to a jury. He would not at present examine that evidence, because as both the testators lived much in this part of the country, and had many dear and intimate connections, it might be supposed that admissions by one or the other of the testators had been made in conversation, from which some additional light might be thrown on the question when submitted to the jury. His Honour also mentioned the conversation of the witness Burgess with Mr. William Reynolds, and other subjects, as involving considerations for a jury. Being satisfied that the plaintiffs had made out the purchase of sixteen 124th shares by their testator, he should direct that an issue be tried as to the question whether, as alleged by the defendant, that purchase had been rescinded. In the mean time proceedings in the case would be stayed.

CLARKE v. MARTIN - In this case a verdict had been given for the plaintiff, which Mr. Bennallack moved to set aside, on the ground that the verdict was contrary to evidence, the guarantee being insufficient. Rule refused.

JAMES v. ARGALL - In this case Mr. HOCKIN had obtained a rule calling upon the defendant to show cause 0why he should not perform the award made by certain arbitrators, or why execution or an attachment should not issue against him. Mr. CHILCOTT now showed cause in behalf of the defendant, contending that execution could not issue upon an award. He cited cases in support of this, and then argued that the second part of the rule as to attachment must also be discharged, as the affidavit which alleged service of the award omitted to allege any demand for the money. Mr. Hockin said he should then fall back upon the first part of his rule, and apply that the defendant should perform the award. The Vice-Warden, however, discharged the rule with costs. Subsequently, Mr. Chilcott moved to set aside the award, on the ground that the instrument of the 27th of May, on which Mr. Hockin relied, was not the award of the arbitrators, who had made their award on the 5th of May. He read an affidavit to this effect by WILLIAM RICHARDS, one of the arbitrators, and the Vice-Warden granted a rule nisi. Mr. Hockin by permission, showed cause instanter, but the Vice-Warden made the rule absolute for setting aside the award of the 22nd of May, because there was another award of the 5th of May.

VEAL v. DAVY - In this cause a verdict was given for the defendant, and Mr. SIMMONS now moved for a rule nisi to show cause why the verdict should not be entered up for the plaintiff, on the ground that the practice of adventurers taking the "doctor and club" money, was cont! rary to law. Rule nisi granted to show cause why a verdict for plaintiff should not be entered up for one-tenth or one-thirtieth part of the club money, or for 3s. 6d., the amount that had been paid in by plaintiff. A similar rule was granted in the case of HOLMAN v. DAVEY.

HAMLEY v. JONES - A verdict had been given for the defendant in this case, but Mr. Stokes obtained a rule for a new trial on the ground of surprise. Mr. Hockin showed cause against the rule, but the Vice-Warden made it absolute upon payment of costs.

BURGESS v. ALDERSON - Mr. Stokes presented an affidavit of the service of plaintiff's petition on Mr. BICE, the agent of Wheal Rocks, who said he would immediately forward it to the defendant in London. -0 Rule absolute granted for service being good.

Monday, August 31 - DENNIS v. DANIEL - This was a case of demurrer to the plaintiff's declaration in an action on promises. The declaration stated that the defendant was summoned to answer the plaintiff's action, for that at Redruth, on the 14th of February, he made a bill of exchange in writing, and directed the same to the plaintiff, ordering him to pay �11. 4s. for value received, at two month's date; and that defendant then and there accepted the said bill. Mr. Bennallack, who appeared for the defendant, demurred to the first count because it failed to allege jurisdiction; it was not stated that either the plaintiff or defendant was a tinner 20or miner "within the jurisdiction of this honourable0court;" it was not stated that the plaintiff made the bill of exchange, nor that the defendant accepted it "within the jurisdiction of this honourable court;" and no cause of action was laid, it not being alleged in any part of the declaration, that defendant had not paid monies, or had broken any promise in respect to the bill of exchange mentioned. The first count also failed to state the date of the bill, so that the period of the two months had expired. Neither was it shewn that the bill of exchange had been presented for payment when due, nor was any excuse made for the omission. The second, third, fourth, and fifth counts were also demurred to on the ground that the cause of action was not therein! alleged to arise within the jurisdiction. Mr. Bennallack quoted various cases in support of these objections from Pearce's Stannaries law, citing also Jervis's new rules of court, R.G.T.T., 1st William IV, Peacock v. Bell, 1st Sanders, 74, and other cases. He contended that the declaration was insufficient in law. Mr. Chilcott, on behalf of the plaintiff, argued that it was a sufficient allegation to say that everything was done within the jurisdiction. The cause was headed "Stannaries of Cornwall," and the declaration had the venue "Cornwall to wit." It commenced by saying that the plaintiff was a tinner and miner at Redruth, within the said Stannaries. Now as the court had jurisdiction throughout the whole o! f the Stannaries, the cause of action must arise and the bill have been made within that jurisdiction. He contended, however, that where it was expressly stated, as in this case, that the plaintiff and defendant were both tinners and miners, the question did not arise as to jurisdiction; and in support of this view he quoted Lyne v. Cleeve, decided by the Vice-Warden in November, 1844. He next argued that the breach of promises was sufficiently set forth in the declaration and cited Chevers v. Parkington Dowling's reports, and other cases. Mr. Bennallack replied, and the Vice-Warden said he would give judgment on Tuesday.

Tuesday, September 1 - WILLIAMS v. PHILLIPS - His Honour today gave judgment in this case which, he said, was argued on Friday a! nd Saturday last, and in which the plaintiff claimed as a mining creditor payment of �35 from the defendant as purser of Nanterrow Consols mine. The plaintiff had contracted to build an engine house on the mine in two calendar months for �54. He had not done so, but alleged as the cause of delay the default of the adventurers in their not furnishing scaffolding. The defendants ascribed delay to the plaintiff's default, in his not working at a bargain that would not repay him. On these points there was conflicting evidence; but there was evidence uncontested and unshaken that the plaintiff when required to go on and complete his work after the time, refused so to do, and that his successors had perfo! rmed seven feet of work with the scaffold, in the sate in which the plaintiff had left it. It was, his Honour said, plaintiff's duty to go on, particularly as it was proved he might have done so; but as he had not performed his duty, he was not entitled to the remedy he then sought, and his petition, therefore, must be discharged with costs.

DENNIS v. DANIEL - In this case the defendant had demurred to the plaintiff's declaration. His Honour to-day gave judgment for the plaintiff, overruling the demurrer. The points raised were devoid of public interest.

11 SEPTEMBER 1846, Friday

MINE ACCIDENT. - On Wednesday last, as a man named FRANCIS BENNETTS, a miner, was at work under ground at Dolcoath, a large rock fell on him, and injured him so much that slight hopes are entertained of his recovery.

APPOINTMENT. - WM. CLATWORTHY, Esq., of Falmouth, Paymaster and Purser, has been appointed to the "Redwing," for Packet service at Liverpool.

CAMELFORD UNION. - Friday last, being the day fixed for electing a relieving officer in the place of JOHN JENNINGS, there were twenty nine candidates for the office, well recommended. WM. ROWE, schoolmaster, of North Petherwin, was elected by a considerable majority.

CAMBORNE PETTY SESSIONS. - At these sessions, on Tuesday last, GEORGE AUNGER PRYCE, grandson of the late WILLIAM REYNOLDS, Esq., and nephew of Mr. CHARLES A. REYNOLDS, of Trevenson, was fined 5[?pounds] and costs, or two months' imprisonment, for a violent assault upon Mrs. SWAN, in her house at Pool, on Saturday, the first of August last.

CAUTION TO DOG STEALERS. - On Monday last, JOHN BENNETTS, a miner, was brought up before JOHN B. COLLINS, Esq., mayor of Bodmin, charged with stealing a dog, the property of Mr. GATTY, of the Town Arms. The fact having been proved, he was summarily convicted under the new act of parliament, and sentenced to four months' hard labor.

RICK-BURNING - On Thursday night, the 3rd instant, about ten o'clock, some maliciously disposed villains burnt down two mows of corn in a field on Trevitho estate, in the parish of Mullion, the property of Mr. JOSEPH THOMAS; and had they not been disturbed in their attempt by a person who entered the field, and heard them rush out, no doubt the whole of the corn in the field would have been destroyed. The parties are pretty well know, and it is hoped that they will shortly be brought to justice. About four months ago, Mr. THOMAS had a hayrick burnt. The property is 20insured.

FATAL ACCIDENT AT CALSTOCK - On Tuesday week a fatal accident occurred on board the schooner "Velocity," OWEN JONES, Master, Carnarvon, when landing coal at Gawter Quay, Calstock. The cargo was nearly discharged, and in consequence the vessel rose so much above the level of the wharf at high tide that her discharging plank was slipping over her side, to rectify which the master and mate attempted to pull the plank more on board. While doing this the rope snapped, and the unfortunate men fell backwards into the hold with such violence that the mate's skull was fractured. He was taken on shore, to the Commercial Inn, and medical aid instantly afforded him, but so serious were the injuries he had sustained that he died within three hours after the accident.

The master was also severely hurt, his leg being broken, with other injuries, and he now lies in a precarious state. Both the men were natives of South Wales.

MINE ACCIDENT - On Wednesday last, as a man named FRANCIS BENNETTS, a miner, was at work under ground at Dolcoath, a large rock fell on him, and injured him so much that slight hopes are entertained of his recovery.

THE CHURCH - The Rev. HENRY RATCLYFFE SURTEES, has been instituted to the Vicarage of Stockland, with Dalwood, Devonshire, void by the death of the Rev. JOHN COX, on the collation of the Bishop of Exeter.

EXETER DISTRICT BANKRUPTCY COURT - Tuesday, Sept. 1 - Re:- JOSEPH CARNE, sen., of Truro, provision merchant, a bankrupt. Mr. Stogdon, in this case, applied that two assignees might be appointed, as the assets were considerable, one of whom was to be the manager of the Truro Bank, and the other the petitioning creditor residing in London. His Honour said he had no objection to this arrangement, as it appeared to be the wish of so many of the creditors.

18 SEPTEMBER 1846, Friday

ECCLESIASTICAL - On the 11th instant., the Rev. GEORGE HENRY FARR was licensed to the new District of Treleigh, in the parish of Redruth, on the nomination of Her Majesty.

FALMOUTH CHURCH SUNDAY SCHOOLS - The children belonging to these schools had their annual treat of cake and tea in the school room, on Wednesday afternoon, the 9th inst. They attended church in the morning, and received an address from the rector, The Rev. W. J. COOPE.

BURYAN NATIONAL SCHOOLS - On the 9th instant, the children of these schools, after hearing a most instructive discourse from the Rev. W. STRACEY, minister of the parish, retired to a booth erected for their reception, where they were regaled with coffee and cake; and at the termination of the festivities, a most brilliant display of fire works was set off, through the kindness of JOHN PAYNTER, Esq., of Boskenna.

THE PLATE INTENDED FOR THE LATE Mr. PENHALLOW PETERS - On Wednesday last, at a meeting of the committee and subscribers to this piece of Plate, it was decided that, in consequence of the death of the party for whom it was intended, it should be presented to his eldest son, Mr. JOSEPH PETERS; and Mr. ALEXANDER DINGLE was deputed to carry the wishes of the meeting into effect.

UNIVERSITY COLLEGE, LONDON - Mr. RICHARD ELIOT WEST, of Camelford, and student of this institution, has been recently elected (by concours) house-surgeon to the University College hospital.

GENERAL TOM THUMB. - The extraordinary little General, whose fame is known throughout Europe, is about to gratify the people of Truro with his remarkable performances and Costumes on Wednesday evening next. The General's miniature equipage will parade the streets, and three of his levees will be given in the course of the day, for further particulars of which we must refer to the advertisement.

ROYAL DEVON AND CORNWALL HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. - On Wednesday, the 9th instant, the last exhibition for the year of this society took place at Elliott's Royal Hotel, Plymouth. On account of the extraordinary heat in the former part of the season, which forced the flowers into an unnatural growth, this part of the exhibition was inferior to that of some former occasions. There was also a deficiency in the show of plants, but the fruit and vegetable part of the exhibition was tolerably good. In the list of prizes awarded by the society we find the names of W.H. P. CAREW, Esq., M.P., for fruit and vegetables; Mrs. A. CORYTON, Pentillie, for the best miscellaneous group of eight plants, Mr. J. TAYLOR, Rematon, for fruit and flowers; Mr. CHARLES JEFFERY, Torpoint, for fruit; and Mr. J. DINGLE, of St. Stephens, for flowers and vegetables. The society was as usual, much indebted to Mr. PENTEY and Mr. WOOD, nurserymen, for the appearance of the exhibition, about seventy ladies and gentlemen sat down to an excellent dejunier in the small Assembly-room, after which there was a dance, and some hours, were thus most agreeably spent.

FIRE- About twelve o'clock, on Saturday last, a fire broke out in the farmhouse on Lower Nansloe, in the parish of Wendron, in the occupation of Mr. WILLIAM HARRY. It is supposed that a spark from the chimney ignited the thatch, which was destroyed, but by the exertions of persons present the fire was confined to the roof, and the furniture was saved with little damage. The house and furniture are insured in the Imperial Fire Office. The wind was fortunately light at the time, and not in the direction of the mowhay, otherwise a large quantity of corn would probably have been consumed.

SHOCKING ACCIDENT. - On Friday last, about a mile from Penzance. Master FORTESCUE W. MILLETT, a schoolboy, about twelve years of age, ran after the North mail coach, and attempted to get up behind, when the wheel caught his schoolbag, and threw him on a hook which is attached to the side of the coach for the purpose of hanging a drag. The hook inflicted a shocking wound, and falling still further the poor boy got under a wheel, which passed over him and broke his thigh. The driver immediately pulled up, and afforded every assistance in his power, sending the sufferer on as speedily as possible to Marazion, where his friends reside. He was there placed under the care of Mr. CONGDON, surgeon, and, we are glad to learn, is progressing favourably. No blame whatever is attached to the driver of the coach.

TRURO POLICE. - On Tuesday, the 8th instant, THOS. WILLIAMS, a painter, was charged with being found in the streets attempting to commit a felony. On the day of Prince Albert's visit to Truro, thousands of people were collected, and in the evening fire works were set off in Boscarren Street. EVAN LLOYD, a sweep, was regarding these with much delight, when he felt a pull at his watch, and putting up his hand he caught the prisoner, who had hold of the chain. The fellow was dealt with as a rogue and vagabond, and sent to the house of correction for three calendar months with hard labour.

On Thursday, the 10th instant, MARY ANN HOLMAN and MARY MINERS were committed for want of sureties, to take their trial at the next sessions, for keeping a house of ill fame in the parish of Kenwyn.

On Monday last, EDWARD FRANCIS, a sweep, was fined one shilling and costs, for being so pugnacious as to assault EVAN LLOYD, one of the same fraternity, by which the frontispiece of the latter sustained considerable damage.

STRATTON PETTY SESSIONS - At these sessions, on Thursday, the 10th instant, the case of the Perpetual Curate of Boyton, Rev. E. RUDALL, against Messrs. GUBBIN and DOWNING, two respectable inhabitants of the parish, for refusing to pay Easter offerings, was revived. It will be in the recollection of many of our readers that the rev. litigant's claim was last year rejected by the magistrates, on the ground that it had never been customary in the parish. The objectors were now summoned for non-payment for the two years, 1845-6, and anxious to preserve the peace of the parish, they preferred settling the matter rather than longer suffer their refusal to be the cause of disturbance and angry feeling, although those offerings had never before been paid, except in one solitary instant, last year, within the memory of the oldest inhabitant of the parish. In a letter handed to the Bench, they stated their conviction that even if these offerings were shown to be legally payable, the claim then made was wrong in amount, as they were charged for nine individuals when they could prove they were only eight in family, and nine where they were only seven; still for the reasons they had assigned, they preferred paying the demand notwithstanding its evident injustice, - a conclusion much regretted.

ROBBERY. - JOHN BLAMEY and PAUL WILLIAMS, two young men, residing in Perranarworthal, were brought before JOHN S. ENYS, Esq., at the office of Messrs. PENDER and GENN, Falmouth, on the 9th instant, charged with stealing a leg of mutton, the property of Mr. THOMAS KEMP, of the Miner's Inn, Perranarworthal. The prisoners had been drinking at prosecutor's house , and the servant girl being outside the door smelled some meat, and saw both prisoners leave the house, when she went and informed the landlady thereof. Mrs. Kemp then followed them to a field, where she caught them sitting by the side of the hedge eating the mutton; the prisoners ran away and left the residue of the leg of mutton behind them in the field. The prisoners were committed to take their trial at the next county sessions, but were subsequently admitted to give bail for their appearance.

THE BRASS ROBBERIES - A large piece of brass, supposed to have been stolen from one of the neighbouring mines, has, within these few days been found hid in a hedge in the neighbourhood of Redruth. The piece has been deposited with Mr. LANYON, of Redruth, for inspection.

CAUTION TO BEER SHOP KEEPERS - WILLIAM MOORE, beershop keeper, of Redruth, was charged before the bench, at Camborne, on Tuesday week last, with suffering drunkenness and disorderly persons in his house "contrary to the terms of his license, &c.;" and being convicted, on the evidence of Messrs. LANYON and GRYLLS, who have this year volunteered their services as constables, was fined, it being the third offence, in the sum of GBP5, with expenses, amounting to GBP1. 2s. more, the magistrates directing that half the money should be paid into the Cornish Bank, to the credit of the Overseers of Redruth, and the other half to the constable laying the information, which will be expended in bread for distribution among the necessitous poor of the parish.

A GHOST - A real ghost was discovered on Saturday morning last, on the premises at Sinns, Redruth, and captured with very little resistance. When taken into custody, the wily spirit tried to pass himself off for a Mr. GORDON CHADWICK, a thing of flesh and blood - residing in that neighbourhood, cut the capturers were satisfied that it was a real ghost they had taken, and insisted on carrying the curiosity before the Reverend GEORGE TREWEEKE, who, being by his profession qualified to estimate the dangerous tendencies of this kind of existence, thought the requirements of the case met by an humble apology from the sprite, and a promise that he would, in future, abstain from taking his nocturnal recreations in that particular neighbourhood.

BRITISH AND FOREIGN SAILORS' SOCIETY - On Monday evening last, a meeting was held in the Town Hall, Fowey, in behalf of the above institution, Mr. W. HICKS, in the chair, when Mr. FIELDNICK, the deputation, entered into many interesting particulars respecting the progress of the society in different parts of the world. The claims of sailors as a class on the kind and considerate attention of the British Christian public, were ably dwelt upon, and many striking instances were brought forward of the good effected in their reformation by the circulation of the Scriptures, tracts, and visits by missionaries, employed by the society. The society, it was observed, it not "sectarian" in its character; it aimed at the temporal and spiritual welfare of seamen, who, from their peculiar position during many months and sometimes years together, were excluded from those advantages enjoyed by persons at home, and on this account our sympathies should be awakened. The history of the "Bethel flag" was given, and its use pointed out as a rallying point in docks and rivers for sailors to congregate, when under other circumstances a chapel or church would be overlooked. The society has strong claims on the support of the British public.

CORONER'S INQUEST - On Tuesday last, an inquest was held at Falmouth, by W. J. GENN, Esq., coroner for that borough, on the body of the illegitimate male child of a woman named CHARITY DAVEY, aged three years. From the evidence it appeared, that the child died from the effects of drinking hot water out of the tea kettle, on Saturday morning, during the temporary absence of the woman under whose care he was placed; and the jury returned a verdict accordingly.

The following inquests have been held before EDWARD TREWBODY CARLYON, Esq., Deputy Coroner, since our last report:- On Thursday last, at Mylor Bridge, on the body of LOVEDAY COCK, aged 75 years, who fell from a hedge on the morning of that day whilst picking blackberries, and was so seriously injured by the fall that she was immediately conveyed to the nearest house, Mrs. BOWMAN's, where she expired shortly afterwards. Verdict, accidental death.

On Friday last, at the Cornwall Infirmary, on the body of JOHN ROBINS, aged 21 years. It appeared that on Thursday evening last, between six and seven o'clock, the deceased got into one of the empty tram wagons, on the Devoran and Redruth tram road to have a ride, and had not proceeded far before the waggon was jerked off the rail by a stone on the road. As soon as this occurred he attempted to get out behind the waggon, and whilst in the act of doing so, another waggon which was following close on the one in which he was riding, came up, crushing his right leg between the bind wheel of the first waggon and the fore wheel of the second. He was conveyed as soon as possible to the above Infirmary, where the injured leg was removed; but he died the following morning. It was proved that both the wagons were driven very rapidly at the time, and the drivers on the tram road generally, when returning their wagons empty, particularly of an evening, are very much in the habit of driving in a similar manner. The jury hoped that this would be a warning to them, and make them more careful for the future; and that their employers would caution them on the subject. Verdict, accidental death.

The following inquests have been held before JOHN CARLYON, Esq., coroner:- On Friday last, at Constantine, on the body of WILLIAM MATTHEWS, aged 62 years, who was killed on the preceding day by falling from a ladder whilst employed in thatching a mow of corn belonging to Mr. HENRY HARVEY, at Pemilgey farm. Verdict, accidental death.

On Monday, at Trethosa, in the parish of St. Stephens, on the body of GEORGE TRUSCOTT, aged 34 years. HENRY BULLOCK deposed as follows:- I am a carpenter, and reside at Trethosa. On Monday last, I accompanied the deceased to Mopus. We went there with a wain drawn by three horses, to fetch a load of timber. We left Truro on our return about five o'clock. Deceased was then tipsy, and we had two pints of beer between three of us after we got to Probus. On arriving at the top of the hill, near Trelion village, I wanted to put on the drag, but the deceased would not allow me. The hill was not very steep. I then did all I could to persuade him to go out of the way and to let me drive the horses on, but he insisted on driving them himself, and walked by the side of the shaft horses. I went on before, and held the fore horse. After we had proceeded a short distance, I missed the sound of deceased's steps, and on looking back I could not see him. This was between seven and eight o'clock, and it was dark. I immediately stopped the horses, and ran back to another waggon, about 200 yards behind, and told the driver what I feared had happened. JOSEPH ROWSE, who was riding on the hind waggon, went forward with me, and we very soon found the deceased lying across the road quite dead. I think the wheels of the waggon must have gone over him, and killed him on the spot. I swear that I was not the worse for liquor myself. Joseph Rowse corroborated the evidence as to the finding of the body, and proved that the last witness was perfectly sober. Verdict, accidental death.

The following inquests have been held by W. HICHENS, Esq., coroner, lately:- On the 12th instant, at Camborne, on the body of JOHN MATTHEWS, aged 27 years, who came to his death in Stray Park mine, in that parish on the preceding day, by falling from the 120 fathoms level to the 180 fathoms level, whilst in the act of taking a kibble from the shaft into the plat for the purpose of filling it. Verdict, "Accidental death."

On the 15th instant, at St. Ives, on the body of JAMES BRYANT HOLLOW, aged 35 years. The deceased, who was employed in the pilchard fishery there, was in the water in one of the sean boats belonging to Messrs. TREMEARNE and CO., in the evening of the 14th, which was put to sea in search of fish. They rowed some little distance after the fish, and the boat was then quieted, during which the deceased was apparently quite well; but very shortly after they had stopped rowing, he fell backwards in a state of insensibility, and expired almost immediately. Verdict, "Natural death."

On the same day, in the parish of Germoe, on the body of EDWIN RICHARDS, a lad about 17 years of age, who was accidentally drowned whilst bathing in Praze Cove, in that parish, in the afternoon of the 12th instant. Verdict accordingly.

25 SEPTEMBER 1846, Friday

SOCIETIES FOR PROMOTING CHRISTIAN KNOWLEDGE AND FOR THE PROPAGATION OF THE GOSPEL - The annual meeting of the Truro society in aid of these institutions took place at St. Mary's School-Room, Truro, on Thursday; but it being held within a few hours of our publication, we can only give a brief notice of the proceedings. The chair was taken by Dr. WINN, and the meeting commenced with prayer, after which the Rev. Prebendary CORNISH read the annual report. The committee alluded to the operations of the church societies at Toronto, Quebec, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and in the West Indies; and also directed attention to the claims of China with its vast heathen population. In India the Society's missionaries were started to have been very successful in the Tinnevelly and Agra districts; from Tinnevelley the movement was extending northwards; and never was there a time when faithful and zealous missionaries were more wanted. Ten thousand copies of the duodecimo edition of the book of common prayer had been dispatched to the Tinnevelly book society, and an octavo edition would be sent out as soon as possible. The report also referred to the labours of Mr. KING, in Western Australia, and of another of their agents in Van Diemen's Land. On alluding to domestic operations, in connection with the Christian Knowledge Society, the committee expressed their regret at the decease of the late valued depositary of the society in Truro. The issues last year were 639 bibles, 612 testaments, 1,128 common prayer books and psalters, and 14,044 books, tracts, and prints, making a total of 16,423 books. The treasurer not having arrived at this period of the meeting, Mr. Cornish proceeded to state that the income of the society from January to the present time, was GBP224. 13s., and he thought they might calculate upon its being about GBP300 this year. That was a little falling off from the last year, but it might be attributed to the long illness of the late depositary. Mr. OSLER, in moving that the report be received and adopted, pointed out the beneficial operation of the societies for Promoting Christian Knowledge, and for the Propagation of the Gospel, through which institutions the church has first acknowledge her missionary claims, and put forth her expansive powers.

The Rev. Dr. TANCOCK, in seconding the resolution, remarked upon the slight attendance, the apparent want of seal in the Christian community, and how much readier persons were to give their attention to pleasurable pursuits than to attend meetings in behalf of Christian societies. Dr. BARHAM moved the second resolution, stating also that Dr. CARLYON was prevented from attending through being called into a neighbouring count. The Rev. Prebendary LAMPEN seconded the resolution, remarking that the success of the Societies for Promoting Christian Knowledge and for the Propagation of the Gospel was a cause of thankfulness to God, and gave encouragement for the continuance of their exertions. Mr. REGINALD ROGERS moved a vote of thanks to the officers of the society, with a request that they would continue their labours. The Rev. W. MARSHALL, in seconding the proposition, alluded to his being about to leave the town for another sphere of labour. He urgently appealed to the Christian community for increased efforts in behalf of these societies. Mr. W. M. TWEEDY, as treasurer to the society, acknowledged the vote of thanks to himself, and the secretary, and officers. He remarked that these societies were more and more fulfilling the high objects for which they were instituted, which was a great encouragement to those embarked in the sacred cause. He said there was a considerable sum due to the parent society which they should not be able to discharge until their subscribers fully responded to the calls upon them. Their sales, however, had considerably increased, and at the close of the year, in April next, they expected to report more sales than in any former year. He then moved a vote of thanks to the chairman, which being seconded, and acknowledged by that gentleman, the meeting separated.

LIEUTENANT-GENERAL WULFF'S WILL - Lieutenant General George Wulff, Colonel-Commandant Royal Artillery who died on the 16th of August last, at the age of 83, has left his estates, in certain proportions, amongst his children, bequeathing to each of them specific bequests. To his son, KENELM C. WULFF, he has left his shares in the Reversionary Interest Society, amounting to GBP1,000. The personal estate was valued at GBP9,000. The residue he directs to be divided into four equal parts, between his sons, HENRY P. WULFF, and the Rev. JAMES G. WULFF, vicar of Gwinear, Cornwall, the acting executor, and his daughter, Lady HARDINGE, and the children of his late daughter, Mrs. FORSTER. The gallant General is succeeded in the appointment of Colonel Commandant by Major General R. S. BROUGH.

LAUNCH - On Wednesday last, a handsome schooner was launched from the building yard of Messrs. R. and J. TREDWEN, at Padstow, which has been purchased by a gentleman for the Irish trade.

FALMOUTH - On Monday afternoon, the Russian brig "Bustruys," Capt. SCHILDWACH, arrived here from the River Plate, having left Monte Video so late as the 28th of July. By this arrival we learn that matters still continued in an unsettled state, and that there was little prospect entertained of a speedy adjustment of differences between the opposing factions, who remained in the field without any decisive movement on either side. Mr. HOOD, the British Commissioner, had gone up to Buenos Ayres three weeks before the sailing of the 2Bustruys," and had not returned when she left, nor had any result of his mission to Rosas transpired.

BOROUGH OF SALTASH - On Monday last, being St. Matthew's day, the election of Mayor for the ensuing year took place in the ancient borough of Saltash. The office and dignity of Chief Magistrate was conferred upon Captain TOBY, R.M., one of the Aldermen; and the late Mayor, Lieut. S. HUTCHINSON, R.N., received the unanimous approbation of the Corporation for the efficient manner in which he had discharged the duties of the office for the last two years.

EXTRAORDINARY PERFORMANCE - On Monday last, JAMES STEVENS, threshed 248 sheaves of wheat, at St. Allen Vicarage; within eleven hours.

EXTRAORDINARY PUMPION. - In a cottage garden, at Relubbus, in the parish of St. Erth, belonging to Mr. JAMES HOSKIN, blacksmith, there is a pumpion which measures forty-two inches in circumference, being one of the largest that has been seen in that neighbourhood for many years.

WADEBRIDGE - On Thursday, the 10th instant, a bazaar was held at the Assembly Room, in behalf of the clothing fund for the poor in the parishes of St. Breoke, St. Minver, and Egloshayle. The room, which was kindly lent by Mrs. HICKS, was tastefully fitted up, and well filled with a great variety of useful and elegant articles in fancy work, fruit, poultry, and vegetables, nearly the whole of which found purchasers. The proceeds amounted to nearly GBP30.

LISKEARD - A meeting was held on Tuesday week, in the Temperance Hall, for the purpose of extending the benefits of the "Cornish Equitable Building and Investment Company" to the inhabitants of this place. The manager, Mr. PEACE, of Hayle, and the secretary, Mr. BARLOW, of Truro, attended and explained the rules and regulations of the society, which they illustrated by tabular calculations. Free discussion being invited, various questions were asked by the assembly, which the deputation answered to their satisfaction; and many individuals seemed anxious to become participators in the advantages which this system of investment held out to them. Mr. PETER, schoolmaster, was appointed agent for the Liskeard branch of this Institution.

THE LATE LORD YARBOROUGH - The "Kestrel" yacht, having on board the remains of the lamented Lord Yarborough, put into Falmouth on Sunday, for orders, and sailed again on Wednesday for the Isle of Wight.

DESTRUCTIVE FIRES - On Friday last, about twelve o'clock at noon, a fire broke out in the thatched part of the dwelling-house, called the Miners' Arms, in Wendron. The wind being high at the time, and no water on the premises, in a short time the house was totally destroyed. The greater part of the furniture and stock-in-trade were saved. The house and furniture are insured in the County Fire Office.

On the night of the 16th instant, a destructive fire occurred at Rosenun, the dwelling of Mr. WILLIAM HENWOOD, in the parish of Liskeard. The fire was first discovered about ten o'clock, and the house being a thatched one, in about an hour the whole was burnt to the ground, leaving simply the walls remaining. Rosenum being distant about two miles and a half from Liskeard, no immediate assistance could be rendered; and the family, consisting only of Mr. W. Henwood, a workman, and a little boy, were utterly unable to extinguish the flames, especially as from the long drought there was no water at hand; and their efforts were directed to save such portions of the furniture as were in the lower rooms. Many of the inhabitants of Liskeard, perceiving the fire in the distance, hastened towards the spot to render any assistance that might be required. The loss Mr. Henwood is supposed to have sustained, is estimated at about GBP60.

ALARMING FIRE - On Saturday morning last, about half-past twelve o'clock, a fire broke out in Boscawen Street, Truro, which threatened the most serious consequences. As two young men named LIBBY and RANDALL were talking with policeman WOOLCOCK, they perceived a strong smell of fire, which was soon discovered to proceed from the premises of Mr. WADE, grocer, the fire being in a back-room on the top floor of the house. An alarm was instantly given, and numbers of the inhabitants immediately hastened to render assistance; a large stream of water was then turned into the street, and a line with buckets formed by the persons present. The powerful fire-engine belonging to the town was more quickly on the spot than usual, and under the judicious management of Mr. TRELEAVEN, the superintendent, assisted by Mr. W. TREWOLLA, the hose was carried to the top of the house; and water being plentifully supplied, the fire was got under in about an hour and a half after its first discovery. Too much praise cannot be bestowed on the police, the fire brigade, and a large number of the inhabitants, for their active exertions on this occasion; for had there been any tardiness or indifference manifested, the whole row of houses from Mr. MARTIN's, the druggist, to the church-lane, including the Cornish Bank, must have been destroyed. No cause has yet, that we hear of, been assigned for this fire. The room where it was discovered was a kind of store-room, in which were deposited carpenters' shavings, straw, empty barrels, cases, &c.; and immediately adjoining these was an immense quantity of lucifer matches. The premises were insured in the Phoenix and Imperial Offices; and the stock in the former office and in the Sun. Fortunately the damage occasioned to the premises, and likewise to the stock, was very inconsiderable.

TRURO POLICE - On Thursday, the 17th instant, RICHARD TRISE, a servant of Mr. JACOB STEPHENS, of park, in the parish of St. Clement, was charged with stealing various articles of wearing apparel, &c., the property of EDWARD HOCKEN, a fellow-servant. The two servants slept in the same room, but in separate beds, and on the prosecutor awaking on the morning of the 17th instant, he missed two coats, a waistcoat, pair of trousers, watch and guard, boots, and some money. The prisoner having left the house was immediately suspected, and being pursued by Mr. THOMAS STEPHENS, he was found at Perran Wharf, wearing some of the clothing, and having the other articles in his possession. He was committed for trial at the sessions.

On Monday last, JAMES DAVIS, from Hampshire, was committed for fourteen days, for begging in the streets.

On Wednesday last, RICHARD EDWARDS was convicted of maliciously injuring the covering of RICHARD PAUL's van, and ordered to pay the amount of damage 2s. 6d., with costs.

ACCIDENT TO THE REV. H. MANN, RECTOR OF MAWGAN IN MENEAGE - On Friday evening last, as the Rev. HORACE MANN, rector of Mawgan, was returning from a little family boating excursion, he was run away with in his phaeton by a restive horse, which kicked the carriage to pieces, and threw Mr. Mann with such violence to the ground as to cause serious injury. The worst symptoms, however, we understand, are somewhat abated.

SUDDEN DEATH - On Wednesday week, DANIEL TRINDER, Esq., land agent to the Right Hon. the Earl of St. Germans, left Cirencester by the mail train for Port Eliot, where he was expected to hold the annual court. He was apparently in perfect health when he left the station at Cirencester, but on opening the carriage at Swindon he was found a corpse.

CORONERS' INQUESTS - The following inquests have been held by J. CARLYON, Esq., since our last report. On Saturday the 19th instant, at Twelve Heads, in the parish of Gwennap, on the body of EDWARD DAVEY, a miner, who died from the effects of an injury he received while working in Wheal Andrew and Nangiles mine, where a kibble fell upon him, on Tuesday, the 15th inst. Verdict, "accidental death."

On Tuesday last, at Flushing, on the body of THOMAS TREEVE, aged seventy-two years. Deceased was sitting in a chair in his room, apparently in his usual health, when he was suddenly seized with an apoplectic fit, and almost immediately expired. Verdict, died of apoplexy.

On Monday last, an inquest was held at the Spread Eagle Inn, Falmouth, before W. J. GENN, Esq., on the body of a young man called JAMES GROSE, one of the crew of the "Kitty" schooner of Plymouth. From the evidence, it appeared that deceased went aloft on Sunday night late, to set the top-gallant sail, and whilst doing it, he slipped his foot, and fell on the deck. Blood issued profusely from his nose, eyes, and ears, and by the time he was taken below and stripped of his clothes, he expired. Verdict accordingly.

On Wednesday last an inquest was held by Mr. GILBERT HAMLEY, on the body of JOHN NICHOLLS, who was dreadfully scalded by the accidental bursting of one of the tubes of the engine in Tretoil mine, about a week since. The captain and several of the miners having been examined, the jury, after a lengthened inquiry, were satisfied as to the cause of the poor man's death, and returned a verdict accordingly. The deceased, indeed, before his death, admitted that there was not the slightest blame to any one, and that he had omitted to turn one of the cocks to ascertain if there was any water; and there being none, the tube became red hot, and, of course, burst not long after. Nicholls had been the engineer for more than seven years. He has left a wife and a very large family.

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