| 1 MARCH 1850 OFFENCE AGAINST THE HAWKERS' ACT:- Mr Robert TUFFS was on Monday last, charged before the magistrates of Launceston, (under the hawkers act), for travelling from town to town with a horse and carriage carrying goods and wares for sale. � It appeared from the evidence that the defendant had a foot licence with a stamp of �4 to travel with goods for sale, and having discovered that this licence did not authorise him to carry goods with horses, on his arrival in Launceston, he applied to the Sub-Distributor of Stamps for a proper licence, an �8 one, but through his advice, another �4 licence (a foot one) was granted to Mr Tuffs. The magistrates, however, decided that the two �4 licences were not sufficient to authorise him to travel with a horse and carriage, and that he had incurred a penalty for so doing. He was therefore convicted in a penalty of �? With costs. FRADULENT REMOVAL OF CATTLE FROM A FARM:- At the Falmouth Petty Sessions, held on Thursday the 21st ult., Joseph THOMAS was summoned at the instance of the Rev. R.G. GRYLLS, for having fraudulently removed and conveyed away certain cattle, not exceeding the value of �50 from the estate of Bonallack in the parish of Constantine, to prevent his landlord from distraining for rent. Mr HILL appeared for the complainant and Mr MOORMAN for the defendant. The defendant occupied the estate of Bonallack and at Christmas last, there was due from him for rent �179. 16s. 3d. He removed his stock on or about the 27th January last, which were sold in the Redruth market on the following Friday, and there was nothing left on the estate to satisfy the rent. After the charge had been made, Mr Moorman stated that he should recommend his client to plead guilty, and the defendant accordingly appeared and pleaded guilty. Mr Hill, in addressing the bench stated that as the ends of justice would by answered by the defendant acknowledging the charge, it only remained for him to ask their worships for an order for �67, being double the value of the cattle which he was prepared to prove where fraudulently removed, and he? thought it important that it should be more generally known, that parties who removed their goods to avoid a distress for rent, were liable under the II George 2, 19, to pay double the value of the goods so removed, and? in default to be committed for six months to hard labour. The magistrate made an order accordingly. A case very similar to the above was heard at the Helston Petty Sessions on the 25th ult., wherein Mr J.H. JOHNS was the complainant and James MATTHEW the defendant. The amount of rent due in this case was �80, for the estate of Buscadjack in the parish of Sithney. Mr Hill appeared for the complainant, the defendant did not appear. This case excited much interest, owing to the premeditated and systematic conduct of the defendant in stripping the estate of every article of value. Mr Hill called several witnesses, and fully proved the removal of stock of the value of �30, and the magistrates made an order on the defendant for immediate payment of double the value, and in default to be committed for six months' hard labour. SALTASH QUARTER SESSIONS:- At these sessions, held on Saturday, the 16th ult., Charles HAWKINS was indicted for having embezzled the goods and monies of his employer, William DUMMER of Portsmouth. The prisoner was sent by Mr Dummer on board of H.M.S. "Terrible," with clothing, &c. for sale. He came round to Plymouth in her, sold and made away with the goods, and never returned the proceeds to his master. Mr BEER in defence contended that there was no case to go to a jury, as the prisoner was indicted for embezzlement, whereas to constitute that offence, he should have been asked to produce his accounts and hand over the money, but no such question had been put to him; with regard to the count which charged the prisoner with embezzling certain sums of money, the property of his master, it had not been proved that he had received any money, or that he had sold any goods; for the prosecutor himself had stated that he had given �10 to the prisoner in silver, for the purposes of his giving change and defraying his necessary expenses. The recorder decided that the case must go to the jury - who after eight hours consultation, gave a verdict of Guilty on the count charging the prisoner with embezzling goods the property of his master. Mr Beer applied for an arrest of judgment under the 11th and 12th Victoria, cap 78, on the ground that it was a question of law as to whether the finding of the jury on the first count of the indictment, namely for embezzling the prosecutor's goods, was sustained by the evidence, Mr LITTLE replied at considerable length. The Recorder granted the application and the prisoner was next day conveyed to Bodmin gaol, to await the decision of the Court of Queen's Bench. SUICIDE:- On Tuesday the 19th ult., at Whitestone near Bude Haven, a farmer named John COLWILL, committed self-destruction by hanging himself in an outhouse adjoining his farm. In the morning, he took breakfast with his family, and prayed with them as he was accustomed to do, after which he went to the house to let out some cattle that he had there. He then committed the sad act. About noon, a man was passing the house, and discovered through a hole in the wall, the body of the man hanging. On this reaching the door he found it very strongly fastened with a pike, and with much difficulty he effected an entrance. How long the body had been hanging could not be ascertained. The deceased was advanced in years and of temperate habits. He left a widow and thirteen children to lament their loss. ACCIDENT:- At Marazion on Tuesday last, a child about three years of age, the son of Capt. HENSLEY, got into the street as some sandcarts were passing, and was seen by a person on the ground with the wheel of one of the carts going over the child's arm. The wheel took the arm about the elbow, which was dreadfully lacerated, and had not the person immediately dragged the child from his perilous situation, in another instant the wheel must have gone over his head. On examination it was found that no bones were broken, and being dressed by Mr LAITY, surgeon, the wound appears to be doing well. MINE ACCIDENT:- On Saturday last, Henry FAULL, a miner working at the Carn Brea Mines, was seriously injured by the premature blasting of a hole. It appears that he had shot a hole, but which failing to tear the rock, he had recharged it with powder, but neglected the precaution of first claying round the hole to stop up the crevices produced by the previous explosion, whereby on putting in the second layer of temping, the loose powder which had collected in the interstices, ignited and blew out the charge upon him. VOTES OF CORNISH MEMBERS:- The following members voted in the division on Mr. Disraeli's motion for a revision of the poor laws:- For the motion, W.H.P. CAREW, Howel gWYN, H.C. LACY. In the majority against the motion, Admiral BOWLES, R.B. CROWDER, Sir C. LEMON, F. Mowatt, E.W.W. PENDARVES, J. WYLD. FRENCH AND ENGLISH STAY, CORSET, ELASTIC STAY, &C ESTABLISHMENT, 14 St Mary Street, Truro. - Miss PASCOE begs to inform her friends (particularly those in other towns) that it is not her intention to decline business as some have understood. It is another individual. Miss Pascoe takes this opportunity of returning her sincere thanks to the ladies of Truro and the county generally, for so large a measure of their confidence and support, and assures them her best endeavours will still be used to maintain the character her Stays have acquired, that of correct fitness, giving to the figure the advantage of support and ease. All orders are executed under her personal direction, thereby preventing missfitting or injurious Stays. APPRENTICES WANTED. FOR PORT ADELAIDE, PORT PHILLIP, AND SYDNEY. - The undermentioned fine new fast-sailing ships, built expressly for the passenger trade, and classed A.1. for twelve years, will be despatched from London, calling at Plymouth on the undermentioned dates:- "FRANCIS RIDLEY", 635 tons per register; Henry HUDSON, commander, London 15th March: Plymouth 23rd March. "BERNICIA", 548 tons per register; Harford ARNOLD, commander, London 10th April; Plymouth 20th April. Lying in the West India Docks. These fine vessels have full poops, with spacious accommodation for cabin passengers, and the betwixt decks, which are unusually lofty, will be fitted expressly with a view to secure the comfort and convenience of the passengers. Cabins are enclosed for single persons or families. Passage money, twenty guineas, including a liberal scale of diet, bedding, and mess utensils. For freight or passage, apply to SIR JOHN PIBIN?, BART, AND CO., 19 Birchin Lane, Cornhill; or to their agents, J. COLLIER AND SON, Plymouth; W. ALLEN, Penzance; N. MOORE, Truro; T. FOX, Southampton. QUEBEC. TO PERSONS ABOUT TO EMIGRATE. The fine British-built Barque, "ROSLIN CASTLE," 700 tons burthen, W.S. SADLER, Commander. Will leave Falmouth, about the first week in April, for Quebec, and will take both cabin and steerage passengers. The Roslin Castle is a regular trader, has a comfortable poop cabin and airy spacious and lofty between decks, which will be fitted up in every way calculated to insure the health and comfort of passengers. The fortunate passages of this favourite vessel, under her present commander are will known in the county. The advantages of Falmouth as a port of departure are will known and appreciated by all connected with the county of Cornwall, as vessels sailing from thence have often, from its situation, been many days less on their passage, than those which have left from other ports. This is well worthy the attention of all about to emigrate. Further particulars will shortly be given, and application may be made in the meantime to Mr. W. LANGDON, Stonehouse; Mr J.L. VIVIAN, Rose Hill Camborne; Mr TREGASKIS, Perranwharf; or Mr. T.P. DIXON, Falmouth. Dated February 27, 1850 8 MARCH 1850 More Ships and Commanders:- EMIGRATION TO NORTH AMERICA. The Barque "GOOD INTENT", John Warburton, Master, will take out passengers, from Fowey to Quebec the ensuing Spring, and will sail (wind and weather permitting) on the 6th of April next. This Ship has very superior accommodations, is about 1,000 tons burthen, and seven feet high between decks; she sails under the direction of an experienced master, who has been engaged all his life in the American trade. Passengers will be supplied with the provisions required by the new Act of Parliament, and the charge for passage will be as low as any other vessel at Fowey, Plymouth, Padstow, or any neighbouring ports. �1. 10s per head to be paid on entering the name and the remainder on the sailing of the ship. Application to be made to Mr Henry COUCHE, Licensed Emigration Agent, Fowey, or to Capt. WARBURTON, on board, who will shew the vessel to any persons applying. Dated Fowey, March 6, 1850. EMIGRATION FROM BRISTOL TO THE UNITED STATES. To Follow the "Bellona". For New York, the fine first class fast sailing Barque "DEVONIA," (A Regular Trader,) 900 Tons Burthen, Richard HEARD, Jun., Commander. To sail from Bristol positively on the 30th March. This fine Ship is eminently calculated for Passengers, having spacious between decks, seven feet and a half high, properly ventilated, and fitted with every improvement designed to promote the health and comfort of Emigrants; this, together with Captain Heard's well-known kindness and attention, renders the ship worthy the consideration of all who intend crossing the Atlantic during the present season. � Passengers will be furnished with the best provisions, according to the recent Act of Parliament, and all the arrangements will be under the superintendence of the Government Emigration Offices. No Charge for Luggage. Every information can be obtained, and berths secured on application to Mark WHITWILL, Licensed Passenger Broker, Queen Square, Bristol. Dated March 2, 1850. TRURO MECHANICS INSTITUTE:- On Monday last, and interesting and able lecture was delivered at the institute by the Rev. J. NICHOLAS, which was followed by a discussion on some of the topics introduced therein. A vote of thanks was unanimously given to the lecturer, and also to the Rev. J. ROBERTS, who through Mr Nicholas, presented the Institute with half a dozen copies of the prize essay on the Sabbath, entitled "Heaven's antidote to the curse of labour." NEW PATENT:- Among the new patents granted during the past week, was one to Mr BRERETON TODD, of Falmouth, for improvements in the manufacture of Arsenic, sulphuric acid, and the oxide of antimony from copper and other ores, in which they are contained, and also the oxide of Zinc. LAUNCESTON COUNTY COURT:- This court was held on Wednesday last, before Mr Praed. There were twenty-three cases on the list, but none were of much interest. John COUMBE, a farmer of Northhill was summoned by his servant for assaultying and otherwise ill-treating him. Damages were laid at �1, but the Judge, after hearing the case, gave 1s. damages with costs. John MEDLAND was summoned on a former judgment, but did not appear in court. His Honour ordered him to stand committed for twenty-four days. SHERIFF'S COURT.- Williams v. Thomas and Phillips.- On Wednesday last, a jury was impannelled before the Under-Sheriff, Mr SMITH, at Truro, to try an action in which the plaintiff was Mr Paul WILLIAMS of Penryn, and the defendants, Mr John THOMAS of Gluvias, schoolmaster, and Mr Stephen PHILLIPS, of the same parish, yeoman. Mr John WILLIAMS conducted the case, the circumstances of which he stated to the jury, and then gave evidence of the same, the other witnesses call being Henry MORCOM, who had collected the rent charge in lieu of tithes for the parish of Gwennap, since the commencement of the year. It appeared that the plaintiff, Mr Paul Williams, is lessee of the tithes of the parish of Gwennap, and that the defendant, John Thomas, undertook to collect those tithes for plaintiff, but falling into arrear with his payments, he was called on by the plaintiff in April 1849, to render an account to the 1st of October, 1848, and being unable to pay the money, or to give an account, he was required to give security for payment of the sum due to the preceding October. This security he gave in a bond for �400, the other defendant, Stephen PHILLIPS, being his surety. The plaintiff now alleged breaches of this bond, which was produced in evidence. Therein defendant Thomas had bound himself to pay to plaintiff, on or before the last day of April, 1849, and the last day of May in the same year, all monies he should then have collected, and the monies due to the preceding 1s t of October 1848, he was to pay over to plaintiff on or before 24th June, 1849. The breaches alleged were that he had received various sums, and had not paid over in accordance with the bond. It appeared from the evidence that �264 7s. 4d. were due from defendant, Thomas, to plaintiff, as the rent charge to 1st of October, 1847, and �269 14s. 4d., for the same to lst of October, 1848, total �634 1s. 8d., from which deducting several payments by defendant and allowing for �139 2s. 8d. arrears uncollected, there remained as due to plaintiff, �217 9s. 11d., the recovery of which was the object of the action. Plaintiff had admitted this balance to be due, and not appearing, he suffered judgment to go by default. Defendant Phillips was represented by Mr ROBERTS, who admitted that the amount claimed was due. The under-Sheriff having summed up the case, a verdict was given for plaintiff for �217 9s. 11d. LAUNCESTON PETTY SESSIONS.- These sessions were held on Tuesday last, when John GILL, a labouring man of the parish of Lewannick, was summoned for cutting a bundle of birch to make some brooms, from a plantation belonging to Mr ARCHER of Trelaske. Gill was fined 10s. and costs, making together �1 19s.? to be paid in a month. DANGEROUS ACCIDENT:- On Thursday the 28th ult., a servant called Rebecca TRESEDER, living with Mr John THOMAS, Regent Terrace, Penzance, Penzance, while sitting on the sill of a bed-room window cleaning the glass on the outside, lost her hold and fell backwards to the ground from a height of nearly thirty feet. In descending she struck a safe, which, no doubt, broke her fall, and prevented a more serious result. As it was, her right arm was broken, her elbow dislocated, back injured, and she was otherwise hurt. Mr BOASE, surgeon was promptly in attendance, and hopes are entertained of her recovery. ACCIDENTS:- On the 22nd ultimo, in the parish of St Germans, a donkey-cart, driven by a lad named Hyne was unfortunately overturned, and the rail of the cart falling on the lad's neck, he was killed almost instantaneously. A younger brother of Hayne's, deaf and dumb, who was in the vehicle at the time escaped uninjured. On the 27th Ultimo, a young man named CAWDER, of SALTASH, whilst engaged in working on board the "Vanguard," now repairing in Plymouth Dockyard, fell into the dock, and was severely hurt. He was immediately conveyed to the hospital, where he lies in a very precarious condition. The following inquests have been held before Mr Gilbert HAMLEY, deputy coroner:- On Monday last, in the parish of St Blazey, on the body of Jemima WARNE. On Saturday previous, on her husband coming home in the evening he found her as well as she had been latterly, and after some conversation as to what they should have for dinner on the following day, she left, as he thought, to go to bed. About twenty minutes after, one of the sons came home, and asked where he mother was. The husband replied, "I believe she is gone to bed." The son then went up stairs, but could not find her, and both father and son searched during the whole of the night, without finding her. On the following morning, information was brought that a woman answering to her description, had been found in the canal, about a mile distant. There were no marks, bruises, or even a scratch on any part of the body, and in the absence of other evidence on the subject, the jury returned a verdict of "found drowned." Mr PACE, the surgeon who had attended her, said she had suffered from asthma for a considerable time, and her death would be almost instantaneous on falling into the water. On Wednesday last, at Calstock, on the body of a widow lady named Susan BOX. It appeared that she was to have been married at Plymouth on the preceding Tuesday morning. On Monday evening she sent for a girl called Ann HEARN to come down to sleep with her, and to take care of the house during her absence on the following day. About ten o'clock, she desired the girl to go into bed whilst she soaked her feet. After doing so, and whilst curling her hair, she fell back and instantly expired. Verdict, "died by the visitation of God." 15 MARCH 1850 CARNMENELLIS.- We are glad to hear that our county members, Mr PENDARVES and Sir Charles LEMON, have subscribed very liberally towards the bridge about to be erected at Polanvearn Water, in this district. It is strange that this dangerous fording has not been attended to by the parishes of Stythians and Wendron long since. We know that in more cases than one, the life of a fellow-creature has been jeopardized at Polanvearn Water. PRESENTATION.- It is always gratifying to record the success of Cornishmen in the mining department. Some two or three years ago, Capt. Silas Evans, of St Agnes, was appointed manager of Newtownards mines, near Belfast, Ireland, which were then comparatively low, but from Captain Evans's perserverance and practical capabilities as a miner, the mines were raised up to profit and prosperity. During the past year, they have cleared a profit of �6,000 to the adventurers, and are still looking very well. In consideration of Captain Evans's valuable services, the adventurers have presented him with a service of plate, value �100, on which is the following inscription:- "This service of plate is presented by the Newtownards Mining Company to Captain Silas Evans, as a testimonial of their unqualified approval of the skill and ability displayed by him in bringing the mine into its present valuable condition.- 21st January 1850 HAYLE.- This neighbourhood was never more healthy than at the present time. No epidemic of any kind now prevails, there have been two or three cases of smallpox of the milder form after vaccination; but none that proved fatal. EMIGRATION FROM PLYMOUTH.- On Tursday the 7th instant, the fine new ship "Maris," 1015 tons register, embarked 279 female orphans, and a few married couples for Sydney. Two other fine vessels have also since sailed for Australia with emigrants, a large number of whom were selected by Mr. J.B. WILCOCKS, the agent for H.M. Colonial Land and Emigration Commissioners. On Thursday, the fine ship "British Sovereign, "700 tones, arrived from London to embark the passengers who join at Plymouth. This ship was in first-rate order, her passengers expressing themselves as thoroughly content. Mr Wilcocks invited the passengers to dine with him at the Navy Hotel on Monday, when they sat down to an excellent dinner; several toasts were given having particular reference to the subject of emigration, and Mr LOSIGNAN (?Lusignan), one of the passengers, spoke in the highest terms of the treatment which had been experienced on board, and concluded by presenting to Mr Wilcocks a letter which the passengers had drawn up and signed expressing their satisfaction with the arrangements, provisions etc. etc. ST AUSTELL COUNTY COURT.- At this court, on Thursday the 7th instant, there were thirty five cases entered for trial. In the case of STEPHENS v. WILLIAMS, plaintiff is an innkeeper at Charlestown, and defendant a shipowner residing at Yealmpton, near Plymouth. The action was brought to recover the sum if �7 10s. for money lent to the Captain for the use of defendant's ship then laying at Charlestown. The defendant contended that the money was not appropriated to the use of the ship, and he having an agent at Charlestown, if any money were required for the use of the ship, it should have been advanced by his agent. This case occupied three hours, as several witnesses were examined. Mr. BISHOP of Fowey, appeared for the plaintiff, and Mr ELWORTHY of Plymouth, for the defendant. Verdict for Defendant. GILL v. KITTO. This was an action brought by Mr. Gill of Mevagissey, against Eleanor KITTO, his housekeeper, for the recovery of a gold watch which he alleged had been detained by the defendant; he, however, admitted that he had on certain occasions allowed her to use the article in question. Defendant asserted that the watch was given to her by the plaintiff, and called several witnesses to prove the fact. This case occupied the court for several hours, and caused some excitement. His Honor gave judgment for the defendant, which was received with much applause, Mr ANDREW, of St Austell appeared for the plaintiff, and Mr BISHOP of Fowey, for defendant. LONDON WEDNESDAY, MARCH 13, 1850 From the London Gazette. Tuesday March 12, 1850. WHITEHALL, March 4. The Lord Chancellor has appointed Henry ROGERS, of Helston, in the county of Cornwall, gentleman, to be a Master Extraordinary in the High Court of Chancery. MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS.- Liskeard, Mr E. LYNE, and Mr R. BORROW, have been elected assessors, and Mr J. SQUIRE, and Mr J. ABRAHAM, auditors for the ensuing year, being the third successive occasion on which these gentlemen have been chosen to fill these offices. PENZANCE.- On Friday last, the following appointments were made:- Auditors: Mr William COCK jun., and Mr Humphry DAVY. Revising Assessors: Mr. Henry DAVY, and Mr William HARVEY. Assessors: East Ward: Mr W.H. RODD and Mr William HARVEY, West Ward: Mr W.C. HEMMINGS, and Mr. H. DAVY. GREAT EXHIBITION OF INDUSTRY, 1851.- We learn that Mr W.W. RUNDELLA, the secretary of the Royal Cornwall Polytechnic Society, has been deputed by her Majesty's Commissioners, to visit many of the most important districts of this and the adjoining county, for the purpose of holding public meetings, forming committees, and informing all classes of the community on the proposed details of this exhibition. In order to carry out this desirable end, he has, we are informed, been supplied with the fullest information from head quarters, and his communications may therefore be looked forward to as likely to prove of much interest. TRURO MIDLENT FAIR.- This fair which took place on Wednesday last, was well supplied with cattle, and a great number of sales were effected. Beef sold at from 40s. to 44s. per cwt; sheep 5 1/2d. per lb. EXTRAORDINARY EGG.- On Wednesday last, at Halestown, in the parish of St Ives, a duck belonging to Mr J. KENT, laid three eggs contained in one outward shell, the two inward eggs having shells and the interior perfect. APPOINTMENT.- Mr William BROAD, jun, of Falmouth, son of Mr R.R. Broad, has received from the Dutch Government the appointment of adjunct vice-consul for the Netherlands at that port. TRURO POLICE.- On Tuesday last, Francis DONNAND was convicted of begging, and committed to the house of correction for fourteen days to lard labout. On Wednesday last, John JENKIN and Thomas ELLICOTT were committed to take their trial at the ensuing assizes, for stealing five fowls, the property of Messrs. Richard PENHALIGON and William Henry PENHALIGON, on the evening of the 1st instant. SHIPWRECK.- On the night of Friday last, the 8th inst., about twelve o' clock in a thick fog, the Sunderland brig, "Rosetta", Captain HARRINGTON, with a cargo of about 400 tons of coals, bound from Sunderland to Alexandria, struck on one of those dangerous rocks, the "Manacles". It appears that she must have knocked a hole right through her bottom, as the water made a few passage into her. There seems no chance of her ever getting off again at low water, as she is nearly dry. This is her first trip since she underwent a repair at a cost of upwards of �500. the crew and materials were saved. ACCIDENTS.- At Balleswidden mine, on Tuesday last, an accident of a serious kind occurred by the falling-in of a quantity of ground, by which one man was severely injured and two others slightly bruised; and on the same day at Spearne Consols mine, three men, whilst engaged in their work, were slightly injured by the holes going off about them. So narrow was their escape on this occasion that it is a matter of surprise that they were not all killed. On Wednesday morning last, about four o'clock, whilst the schooner "Swift," John BURYAN, master, was leaving the Par for Neath, a young man named ELLERY, of Plymouth, fell from the fore-yard on the deck, breaking his leg, dislocating his shoulder and seriously injuring his head and other parts of his body. He was immediately brought on shore and taken to the Par Inn, where medical aid was procured, but he lies in a very precarious state. The master detained the vessel in the bay throughout the day and paid every attention to the poor sufferer. CORONERS' INQUEST.- The following inquests have been held before Mr. HICHENS, coroner:- On Monday last, in the parish of Breage, on the body of William BURGESS, aged 16 years, who met with his death at South Wheal Fortune Mine, in that parish, on Saturday last, by falling into a shaft whilst employed in rolling tin stuff at the forty fathoms level to the shaft, for the purpose of being hauled to the surface. Verdict, "accidental death." On Wednesday last, at the parish of St Just in Penwith, on the body of James VEALE, aged 25 years, who on the 11th instant, whilst at the fifty fathoms level, in Balleswidden mine, in that parish, where he and his comrade were employed in removing tin stuff through the level to the shaft to be hauled to the surface, received a blow on the top of his head by means of a large rock falling out of the side of the level, whereby it was nearly severed in two. Of course his death was instantaneous. Verdict, "accidental death." 22 MARCH 1850 On Monday last, on John TREVETHAN, at St Breock. He had gone out for the purpose of grinding his hook, taking a little boy to turn the grinding stone. Shortly after the boy saw him fall by the grindstone. He called to a neighbour, who came and he was carried into his house, but died soon after. Verdict, "died from natural causes." The following inquest has been held before Mr CARLYON. On Saurday last, at St Agnes, on the body of James HODGE, a miner, aged 29. who, on the preceding day was working with a comrade named James R0DDA, in the ninety-four fathoms level of Tywarnhayle mine. About two o'clock in the afternoon, two other miners, on going to change core with them, as they came into the level saw Rodda sitting on a pile of stuff, very much hurt, and Hodge, about two fathoms further on, quite dead. Rodda was unable to give any account of what had happened; but it appeared that a hole had exploded around them, probably whilst tamping it. Rodda still lies in a dangerous state. Verdict, "accidental death." The following inquests have been held before Mr HICHENS, coroner;- On the 15th and 16th instant, at the parish of St Keverne, on the bodies of three male persons, two of whom were found on the beach at Porthoustock Cover, in that parish, and the other was first discovered floating in the cove within a short distance of the shore. They are supposed to be the bodies of three of the crew of the French lugger "Marie Annie," of Morlaix, which sunk near Porthoustock on the 20th of January last. Verdict, "found drowned." On Tuesday last, in the parish of Gulval, on the body of Richard Johns THOMAS, aged six months. The parents of the child resided at Penzance, and on Wednesday, about mid-day, the mother went to her father's house at Chyandour, taking her infant with her, which to all appearance was in perfect health. She dined there, and her mother held the child whilst her daughter took her dinner. Shortly after the child was seized as if with a fit, of which it died in less than half an hour. Verdict, "natural death." TRURO TOWN DUNG. Tenders will be received by the Commissioners for the Improvement of Truro, for the purchase and the removal of the DUNG from some convenient place, to be fixed on, on the outskirts of the town, for one year from the 31st March, 1850, to the 31st of March, 1851. All particulars will be given by Mr George HALL, the Surveyor, by whom Tenders will be received until the 30th of March instant. Thomas COLLIVER, Clerk to the Commissioners. Dated Truro, March 20, 1850. NOTICE:- Whereas, on the morning of the 20th instant, a Man, about five feet two or three inches high, having light hair, full long face, and much marked with the small pix, stole, from Great Polgooth Mine, a Silver Watch, Number 3,499, with the name of W. TREGANZA engraved on the inside, it is requested, should such Watch be offered for sale, that the party be detained, and notice thereof sent to Mr William TREGANZA, Great Polgooth Mine, St Austell. Dated March 20, 1850. Continued to next page |