| 3 May 1850 On Monday the 22nd ult., Mr Henry CROCKER, student of medicine in the Edinburgh University, had the honour of obtaining by competition, one of the medals awarded in his class by Dr. SIMPSON, the eminent professor of midwifery in that university. FALMOUTH.- On Tuesday last the detachment of H.M. 82nd regiment, under the command of Major BENDER, which has been stationed at Pendennis Castle for the last eighteen months, embarked for Portsmouth in H.M. Steamer "Birkenhead". During the period that the detachment has occupied that garrison the soldiers have uniformly given to the town and its neighbourhood a most signal and praiseworthy example of good behaviour and of orderly conduct, which reflect the highest credit on the well regulated military discipline of Major Bender, the Lieutenants SLATER and SMITH. The detachment of the 82nd is replaced by a detachment of the 4th (King's Own) under the command of Captain CAMPBELL. LAUNCESTON COUNTY COURT.- At this court, held before Mr. PRAED, there were forty cases entered for trial. In the case of LANGMAN v. JASPER, plaintiff is a farmer at Lawhitton, and defendant a servant who lived with plaintiff to Lady-day last, and drove his horses up to that time. Plaintiff sued defendant for �4 18s. 9d. for damage done to his horses, &c., while in plaintiff's employ. It was proved by plaintiff's son that on one occasion defendant was driving at a furious rate without reins, when one of the horses fell and was much injured. The Judge gave 10s damages, with costs. Fraudulent removal of goods.- At a petty sessions for the eastern division of Kirrier, held at Selley's Hotel, Falmouth, on Thursday the 25th ult., an order was made on John SHUGG, of Penmennor, in Stithians, for payment on the 22nd inst., of �45, being double the value of stock and cattle fraudulently removed by him from that estate to prevent his landlord from distraining for rent in arrear. In default of payment of that amount, or satisfaction thereof by distress on his goods, he was sentenced to be imprisoned in the house of correction, and to be kept to hard labour for six months. LAUNCESTON POLICE.- On Monday last, William CUDLIP, was charged before the magistrates with an assault, with intent, &c., on Mary Ann BARRABLE, a servant of Mr MADDOX. The young woman successfully resisted the assault on her. Defendant attempted to prove an alibi, and declared his innocence, but the bench, after a hearing of seven hours, decided that the assault had been clearly proved, yet from mercy to him and his large family, they did not commit him for trial at the sessions, but convicted him of a common assault imposing a penalty of �2, and costs 16s. 6d., hoping that this would act as a warning to him in future. (Sorry, but the name on the next article is not clear). SUDDEN DEATH.- On Saturday last, Mrs TRECARROW,? of Primrose Valley, near St Ives, whilst engaged in her garden, accidentally struck her leg against something. It appears that in consequences of some ailment in the limb she had, for some time past obliged to wear a bandage round it. The pain produced by the blow was so great that in order to alleviate it she loosened the bandage, when her leg burst and bled to such a degree that before a surgeon arrived she was a corpse. She has left a large family of small children. Destructive Explosion at the Herodsfoot Powder Mills, near Liskeard:- On Friday evening last, about a quarter past nine, the report of a loud explosion was hear at Liskeard, which produced a violent shaking of windows and doors throughout the town. Bright flashes of light were at the same time observed in the south west, and from the direction it was presumed that an explosion had taken place at the East Cornwall Gunpowder Works, about five miles distant near Herodsfoot. This turned out to be the fact, accompanied by the loss of two lives and distructive damage to the buildings. On visiting the scene, which afforded a grand but an awful evidence of the tremendous power of gunpowder, we found a spectacle of devastation and wreck such as our readers who have not visited the spot will be totally unable to conjure up in their imaginations. Large buildings were not only levelled to the ground, but every stone and every vestige of their foundations removed to a distance of many yeards from their site. Large trees were not only torn up and broken in pieces, but every fibre of their composition brackled into fringe. To revert to particulars. It appears that a drying house and sizing house, and a graining and glossing mill have been totally destroyed. Other miles and buildings at a considerable distance, have been shattered and unroofed , and the doors and windows, and every part of the valley exposed to the shock, destroyed and unhinged. An inquest was held upon the bodies of Joseph PENGELLY and Samuel TRUSCOTT, the unfortunate sufferers, on Monday last, at which it was shown that these men were both of steady and sober habits, and by the evidence of young Mr LOBB, the son of the manager, who left the deceased together only a few minutes before the explosion, they had been going their rounds with a lantern to see that every thing was right at the time. It appears probable from the position of some of the remains of the unfortunate Truscott found, that the explosion commenced at the drying house, although as there could be no positive evidence to show, the jury returned a verdict of "died by the explosion of gunpowder". The drying house was a large house surrounded by rows of steam pipes heated by a boiler; in an adjoining building, there was contained at the time of the accident 37 cwt. of powder in a partially dry state. In the next house at a distance of About twenty yards, which was a house where the gunpowder was sized or divided into grains of different sizes by sifting, were about two tons of powder undried and in course of work; between this and the next building lay the remains of the unfortunate man Pengelly in mangled fragments. The next building at a distance of about fifteen yards contained two machines, one for polishing and the other for corning the powder. These contained together about 13 cwt. of powder, and the whole of these buildings, with the valuable machinery therein, were totally destroyed. The next building was the pressing house, which contained at the time of the explosion, a considerable quantity of materials in the state of cake, which happily escaped with only trifling damage to the roof. Above this in the valley were the pulverizing mills, which are supposed to be the most dangerous but the explosion of which from the small quantity of materials contained in them would have been comparatively ...? Above all and in a commanding situation was the house of the manager Mr Lobb, the whole of the windows and doors in which were completely driven in and the internal fixtures displaced. Mr Lobb who was in bed at the time in one of the front rooms, suffered severely from the glass which was driven into his face and he was otherwise much bruised. The other members of the family consisting of eleven persons escaped without injury. Above the manager's dwelling house at some distance was a magazine containing upwards of 40 tons of powder in a completed state packed and awaiting shipment - the door of this magazine was driven in, but as it was at least two hundred yards from the place of explosion, and the force of it having taken a parallel direction, no further damage was sustained in this building. The proprietors have we understand been most attentive to the wants of the families of the deceased, and the attention of the Rev. Richard BULLER, the Rector of the parish has been most exemplary. Samuel Truscott, has left a wife and seven children, and Pengelly a wife and three children to lament their loss. The inhabitants of Lostwithiel were thrown into a state of much alarm by the shocks produced by the explosion of the mills. Three distinct shocks were felt, and the effect was at first thought to be that of an earthquake. The distance from Herodsfoot is eight or nine miles. So severe were the shocks that the doors of some of the houses were thrown wide open, and many persons thought all their windows were smashed in, and even the houses falling. PENZANCE INSTITTUTE.- The lecture on Monday evening was by Mr Sambell, of Falmouth, on healthy dwellings. The information given was of a valuable character, and the subject was illustrated by sketches, &c. FORMATION OF A LITERARY INSTITUTION.- On Friday last, the Rev. H.E. GRAHAM, vicar of Ludgvan, presided at a meeting in the National school-room for forming a literary institution in that parish. There was a numerous attendance, and the business was opened by an able speech from the chairman, who was chosen president of the institution, gave with Mrs Graham a donation of books, and consented to deliver the opening lecture on Friday. VESSELS LAUNCHED.- A cutter called the "Smuggler," of seventy tons, intended for the fruit trade, to be commanded by Captain R. LEGG, and considered to be a beautiful model, was launched from the building yard of Mr SYMONS, Penzance, on Saturday last. On the same day a handsome brigantine named "Express," to be classed A 1 twelve years at Lloyds, 210 tons register n. m., 215 tons register o. m., (coppered to the bends and all a tanto with sails bent,) was launched from the building yard of Mr Thomas EDWARDS of Scilly. It will be commanded by Mr James PHILLIPS, and is intended for the East India trade. The vessel glided into the water in beautiful style, and was immediately hauled along side the new pier to ballast. It is chartered to proceed to Bordeaux to load for the Mauritius, and is owned by the Master Mr Francis BAMFIELD, Mr William MUMFORD, and Mr. Hugh WALLIS. FALMOUTH CRICKET CLUB. On Monday last, being the second day of playing for the season, on their old ground, the members of the club and their friends celebrated the opening of the season by supping at Dingley's Royal Hotel. Three very spirited games were played in the afternoon. The supper, which was in splendid style, and reflected great credit on the worthy host and hostess, was served in the Assembly Room at half past eight, when thirty-one gentlemen sat down to table. Mr T.O. DIXON occupied the chair, and Mr John WILLIAMS, surgeon, filled the office of vice-chairman. After the usual loyal toasts, "success to the Falmouth Cricket Club" was given and responded to with great applause. Several of the most active members, among whom were the secretary Mr C. CLIFT, Mr WILLIAMS the treasurer, Mr M.S. JACOBS, and various other members of the committee addressed the company. The toasts of the health of the chairman (Mr Dixon,) and the Vice-Chairman (Mr Williams) were received with rounds of applause. The managing committee was also proposed and drunk, and after the toasts, some of the members sung some excellent songs, and the evening was finished in the most agreeable manner. The club now consists of between forty and fifty members, and we understand that many others will join. 10 May 1850 FRANCIS PAYNTER'S BANKRUPTCY - Montague Baker BERE, Esq., Her Majesty's Commissioner of the Exeter District Court of Bankruptcy, being the Commissioner authorized to act under a Fiat in Bankruptcy, bearing date the twelfth day of February, 1849, awarded and issued forth against FRANCIS PAYNTER, of Penzance, in the county of Cornwall, attorney and money scrivener, dealer and chapman, will sit on the twenty-third day of May instant, at One o'clock in the Afternoon precisely, at the Court of Bankruptcy for the Exeter District, in Queen Street, in the city of Exeter, for the purpose of auditing the assignees' accounts of the estate and effects of the said bankrupt; and on the twelfth day of June next, at Eleven o'clock in the Forenoon precisely, to make a dividend of the estate and effects of the said bankrupt. On either of the above days, the creditors who have not already proved their debts, may prove the same, or they will be excluded the benefit of the said dividend; and all claims not then proved will be disallowed. THOMAS ROGERS AND SON, Helston, Cornwall, Solicitors to the Assignees. Dated 3rd May, 1850. EMIGRATION TO THE UNITED STATES. - For New York, the fine new British-built, A 1, and coppered BARQUE "HUGH BALLMENT," John WOODCOCK, commander, to sail from Bristol May 25th, 1850. To parties about emigrating to the States, the "Hugh Ballment" offers unusual advantages; she is the only A.1. ship on the birth, will said at the most favourable time of the year, her between decks will be well ventilated and fitted up under the superintendence of the advertiser, the whole arrangements being conducted with the same regard to the comfort and health of passengers that has characterised all the ships dispatched under his management. She will also be provided with life-boat, buoys, &c. Her Cabin accommodations are very superior. Private State-Rooms for Families. Provisions of the best quality will be furnished according to act of parliament. No charge for passengers' luggage. For freight, or to secure berths, apply personally or by letter to mark whitwill, Licensed pAssenger Broker, Middle Avenue, Queen Square, Bristol. �May 6, 1850. HELSTON FLORA DAY. - This ancient festival was duly celebrated on Wednesday last. The morning was fine, but there was no morning party as heretofore, at five o'clock, to go into the country "a Maying." The "Hal-an-tow" commenced their perambulations at seven in the morning, preceded by a drum and fife, and men and boys carrying branches and evergreens, and singing the well-known song, "Hal-an-tow, Jolly Rumble O." About ten o'clock a great number of carriages came in, and about twelve the town was pretty well filled. At one o'clock the first party formed at Mr MICHELL'S shop as usual, and at half-past, was led off by Mr Frederick HILL and Mrs James WEARNE. This was a very large party, being upwards of thirty-three couples of ladies and gentlemen, who danced in and out of the houses. Beautiful arches were formed in the different gardens, and over the principal walks, and about half-past two, the party danced into the Ball Room and concluded with a county dance. There was another gay party at four o'clock, and in the evening the ball was attended by the beauty and fashion of many parts of the county, the ball room being crowded almost to inconvenience. Mr Frederick Hill and Mrs Wearne led off, about nine o'clock, with the Flora Dance, and the party kept up the ball with great spirit till the dawn of the next morning. ORNITHOLOGY.- Last Week, Dr R. CASPARY found the Schizotriz Creswelii, Harv., new species, on the rocks at Helford, in great abundance. Cross-bill (Hoxia Curvirostra. Penn.)- two were shot, male and female, at Carelew, on the 30th ult., and are now in the possession of Mr CHAPMAN of Falmouth. A Puffin, or Sea Parrot (Fratercula Artica, Flem.), shot a few days since in the neighbourhood, has also been preserved by Mr Chapman. FIRES. - On the afternoon of the 2nd inst., a fire broke out in the tarring yard of Ashfield Rope Manufactory, between Penryn and Falmouth, belonging to Messrs. STEPHENS AND SON, which spread to the tar-house and to about sixty or seventy empty tar-barrels. The flames soon extended to the adjacent buildings, increasing with almost inconceivable rapidity and violence, and presenting a fearful spectacle to the neighbourhood. The adjoining parts of the building were promptly pulled down to some distance on each side of the conflagration, which had the desired effect in preventing the further spread of the flames. The fire engines of Penryn and Falmouth were quickly on the spot, with large numbers of gentlemen and labourers from both towns and the country around, and lines being formed for handling the water buckets to and fro. The fire was pretty much extinguished in about three or four hours from its first breaking out. The machinery and stores being in another part of the building were fortunately uninjured, excepting some junks of yarn which were on the spot, and were mostly consumed. The repairs are not in progress and the business uninterrupted. On Saturday night last, the stables and outbuildings of the Northumberland Arms, in the village of St Stephens by Launceston were entirely consumed by fire, supposed to have originated from a lad going into the loft with a candle. A valuable mare belonging to Mr MASTERS, the landlord, was so injured that they were obliged to kill her; great damage was also done to the furniture in the dwelling-house which adjoins the stables. Mr Masters is uninsured. On Friday evening, a little after seven o'clock, a hay-rick on Thurlibeer farm, in the parish of Launcells, adjoining the high road, was set on fire and partially consumed before assistance arrived to extinguish it. The property belonged to Mr SANDREY of the Falcon Hotel, Bude Haven, and the loss is estimated ab about �16. On Sunday morning last, a plantation at Crindle down, in the parish of Quethiock, belonging to Mr COLLINS of Truthan, which had been planted about nine years since, was set on fire by some person unknown and about twenty acres of the same destroyed before the fire could be arrested. MELANCHOLY ACCIDENT.- One of the engineers of the Bedford Iron Works, Tavistock, (Messrs. Nicholls, Williams, and Co.) called Richard THOMAS, was in the act of loading a beam or bob for a 45-inch steam-engine at St Germans Quay, for Trewithey Mine, when the lifting jack sunk on one side, throwing one half of the bob or beam, weighing seven tons, on the engineer, and fearfully crushing him. He lived a short time, when death ended his sufferings. He has left two orphan children to deplore his loss, and had buried his wife at Callington during the late cholera. These poor children are left quite unprovided for, and no doubt would be thankful for the smallest donation that any kind friend might feel disposed to forward them. Information of their residence, &c., may be had from Messrs. Nicholls, Williams, and Co., Tavistock. CORONER'S INQUESTS.- The following inquests have been held before Mr John CARLYON, coroner. On Friday last, at Stythians, on the body of John Martin COOKE, aged 16 years. Deceased was a miner, and worked in Wheal Buller mine. On Thursday, he went down to work, and a little before his comrade, who followed shortly after, and found him lying in the plot at the ?adit level. By some means or other he must have fallen from the ladder as he was going down. As soon as assistance could be got he was conveyed to the surface, and thence to his house at Penalurick, in Stythians, where he died the same evening. Verdict, "Accidental death." On Saturday at St Columb Minor, on the body of Edwin LAWRY, aged 8 years. It appeared that deceased had gone with his mother to work at Tregustic farm. The mother was engaged in making up sheaves of reed in the barn, and she had another son down below, driving the horses of a threshing-machine. The deceased was consequently to and from the barn to the place below; and on one occasion he got up to ride on the horse-arm, and his head got jammed between the main beam and the span beam, which caused his instant death. He had been before cautioned not to ride in that way. Verdict "Accidental death". On Monday the 22nd ult., Mr Henry CROCKER, student of medicine in the Edinburgh University, had the honour of obtaining by competition, one of the medals awarded in his class by Dr. SIMPSON, the eminent professor of midwifery in that university. FALMOUTH.- On Tuesday last the detachment of H.M. 82nd regiment, under the command of Major BENDER, which has been stationed at Pendennis Castle for the last eighteen months, embarked for Portsmouth in H.M. Steamer "Birkenhead". During the period that the detachment has occupied that garrison the soldiers have uniformly given to the town and its neighbourhood a most signal and praiseworthy example of good behaviour and of orderly conduct, which reflect the highest credit on the well regulated military discipline of Major Bender, the Lieutenants SLATER and SMITH. The detachment of the 82nd is replaced by a detachment of the 4th (King's Own) under the command of Captain CAMPBELL. LAUNCESTON COUNTY COURT.- At this court, held before Mr. PRAED, there were forty cases entered for trial. In the case of LANGMAN v. JASPER, plaintiff is a farmer at Lawhitton, and defendant a servant who lived with plaintiff to Lady-day last, and drove his horses up to that time. Plaintiff sued defendant for �4 18s. 9d. for damage done to his horses, &c., while in plaintiff's employ. It was proved by plaintiff's son that on one occasion defendant was driving at a furious rate without reins, when one of the horses fell and was much injured. The Judge gave 10s damages, with costs. Fraudulent removal of goods.- At a petty sessions for the eastern division of Kirrier, held at Selley's Hotel, Falmouth, on Thursday the 25th ult., an order was made on John SHUGG, of Penmennor, in Stithians, for payment on the 22nd inst., of �45, being double the value of stock and cattle fraudulently removed by him from that estate to prevent his landlord from distraining for rent in arrear. In default of payment of that amount, or satisfaction thereof by distress on his goods, he was sentenced to be imprisoned in the house of correction, and to be kept to hard labour for six months. LAUNCESTON POLICE.- On Monday last, William CUDLIP, was charged before the magistrates with an assault, with intent, &c., on Mary Ann BARRABLE, a servant of Mr MADDOX. The young woman successfully resisted the assault on her. Defendant attempted to prove an alibi, and declared his innocence, but the bench, after a hearing of seven hours, decided that the assault had been clearly proved, yet from mercy to him and his large family, they did not commit him for trial at the sessions, but convicted him of a common assault imposing a penalty of �2, and costs 16s. 6d., hoping that this would act as a warning to him in future. [Sorry, but the name on the next article is not clear.] SUDDEN DEATH.- On Saturday last, Mrs TRECARROW,? of Primrose Valley, near St Ives, whilst engaged in her garden, accidentally struck her leg against something. It appears that in consequences of some ailment in the limb she had, for some time past obliged to wear a bandage round it. The pain produced by the blow was so great that in order to alleviate it she loosened the bandage, when her leg burst and bled to such a degree that before a surgeon arrived she was a corpse. She has left a large family of small children. TO BUILDERS. Plans and Specifications of a new INDEPENDENT CHAPEL to be erected in St Austell, may be seen on any day after Tuesday next, by applying to Mr KITT, Surveyor, who will receive tenders for the same until Saturday the 25th instant, soon after which the person whose tender shall have been accepted will receive notice. � James KERNAHAN, Independent Minister, Dated St Austell, May 7, 1850. FOR NEW YORK. The Barque "LILLIAS," George BROWN, Master 450 tons burthen, will sail from Falmouth for New York about the 22nd instant. There are a few cabin and steerage passengers now on board, and about ten or twelve more can be comfortably accommodated, and taken on moderate terms. An immediate application is requested, either to the Master on board the "Lillias," at Little Falmouth, Mr John WHITE, Merchant. Falmouth May 8, 1850 To MINERS AND OTHERS. For Valparaiso and Coquimbo. The Splendid Barque "BALGOWNIE," Gifford WOOD, Master, will sail for the above ports on or about the 15th instant. She has excellent accommodations for cabin and steerage passengers, sails remarkably fast, and is in every respect a first-rate conveyance. Her last voyages out and home were made in eighty-six days each way. Steerage Passage �21. For further particulars, apply to the Master on board, or to Messrs. Henry BATH & SON. Swansea. Swansea, May 2, 1850. FALMOUTH. Spirit, Wine, Ale, and Porter Trade. To be Disposed of, with immediate possession, a capital Wholesale and Retail Spirit, Wine, Ale, and Porter Business, in High Street, the leading thoroughfare in the borough of Falmouth, in Cornwall; under the same license a large and respectable trade has been carried on during the last half a century. The Premises are both commodious and compact, and in all respects adapted for carrying on the business in all its various branches. Communications to be addressed to Mr John BRIMACOMBE, Wine and Spirit Merchant, High Street, Falmouth. Dated May 8, 1850. VALUABLE CLAYWORK, in Saint Austell for sale. To be disposed of by tender, the whole of Carbean Claywork, situate about two miles and a half from the town of St Austell, on the turnpike road to Bodmin. This work was laid out a few years ago at a great expense by the late proprietor, and comprises every requisite for returning 2,500 tons of clay yearly. The sett contains several acres of superior clay ground, which can be worked with great facility. For viewing the property and for further information, apply either to Capt R. MICHELL, at Bluebarrow, near Carbean, or to Mr W. MICHELL, St Austell. Tenders will be received by Mrs S MICHELL, of St Austell, till the 6th of June. Dated St Austell, May 6, 1850. DINNER to MR. KARKEEK and MR. WHITLEY. In consequence of Mr Karkeek of Truro, having gained a prize of �30, offered by the Royal Agricultural Society of England, for the best essay on the diseases of cattle and sheep, and Mr N. Whitley, of Truro, having been awarded a price of �50, by the same society, for the best essay on the climate of the British Islands, in its effect on cultivation, the Agriculturists of Truro and its neighbourhood, with other Friends, have invited them to a dinner, which will take place at the Red Lion Hotel, Truro on Friday the 17th instant. Tickets 3s. 6d. each to be had at the bar of the above hotel. An early application for them is particularly requested by the Committee of Management. Dated May 8, 1850. 17 MAY 1850 FALMOUTH.- H.M.B. "Penguin" has been away eighteen weeks on Sunday last. Her arrival is looked for with much anxiety, in consequence of the prevalence of the fever at Rio. LOCAL INTELLIGENCE. - Church Missionary Society.- A meeting in behalf of this society was held at Camborne, on the 9th instant, the Rev. Hugh ROGERS in the chair. The Rev. T. PEYTON attended as a deputation from the parent society, and there were also on the platform the Rev. J.H. JOHNS, of Crowan, Rev. W.W. BUTLIN of Penponds, and the Rev. Lionel RICH of Camborne. On Friday evening last, the annual meeting of the Penzance branch of this society was held at the Guildhall, the Rev. H. BATTEN, presiding. There was a large attendance, and besides the address of the Rev. Thomas PEYTON, the deputation, the Rev. Mr GRYLLS and the Rev. J. PUNNETT took part in the proceedings. The report, read by Mr J.S. BEDFORD, stated that the total amount received from the different associations included in this branch of the society, was �121 2s. 7d. The collection at the meeting amounted to �14 5s. 7d. PENZANCE DISPENSARY.- Two sermons were preached on Sunday last on behalf of this institution, by the Rev. J.H. JAMES, at the Wesleyan Chapel, and the sum of �10 6s. was collected. SMUGGLING.- On Friday last, two young women named ROSKILLY, were charged with smuggling, before Mr BROAD, may and Lieut HILL, magistrate at the Town Hall, Falmouth. Mr ??? appeared for the prosecution, and Mr GENN??? for the defendant. The first case was against the eldest sister, but the evidence failed, and the complaint was dismissed. The case against the youngest sister was then gone into. Witnesses deposed to searching the house and shop of the defendants, and on following Roskilly upstairs, one of the witnesses picked up a bag containing five pounds of Cavendish tobacco. There appeared some doubt as to the identity of the bag, but it was quite clear that tobacco was not such as was duty paid, and the bench convicted the defendant; as it was the first offence they mitigated the fine for �100 to �25. The money was about to be paid, but the young woman said it should not be done, as the informer would have half the amount; rather than that she would stay six months in prison. She was the committed. On Monday last, Robert TURNER, a preventive man, met three men about two miles out of Truro on the old Falmouth road, one of them, John WHITSTON, having about fourteen pounds of tobacco in his possession, and another, William TREGEAGLE having a quantity contained in a handkerchief. On Tuesday last, Whitson was brought before Capt. KEMPE, county magistrate, at Truro, and was remanded until the following Monday, for obtaining directions in regard to the case from the Board of Customs. Tregeagle was charged with the same offence on Wednesday and remanded until Thursday. The evidence against John DAVEY being insufficient, he was dismissed. TRURO POLICE.- Samuel and Elizabeth PROUSE were charged with stealing two shawls, the property of Edward HOLLYWOOD, a hawker. The latter called at prisoners' house in St. Dominick Street, with a package of goods, which he left in the kitchen while he went drinking with the male prisoner, and got tipsy. Some time after leaving the house with his bundle, he found that two shawls had been taken from it, and it was afterwards discovered that they had been pawned at Mr JAMES'S Shop by Elizabeth Prouse, who was committed for trial at the sessions. FALMOUTH FISH MARKET.- A splendid sturgeon (Royal Fish) was brought into this market on Thursday morning, having been caught the day preceding. It weight 160lbs, and is one of the finest ever seen in Falmouth market. It would appear that the tenacity of life must be strong in these fish, as after so many hours taken out of the trawl, it exhibited symptoms of life by the movements of the gills and tail. It was caught by the trawler belong to Mr SNOW, and commanded by Mr HILL. The fish market has been well supplied with fish of every description. CORONERS' INQUESTS.- The following inquest has been held before Mr HICHENS, coroner:- On Monday last, in the parish of St Hilary, on the body of Catherine RUSSELL, aged 66 years. On the previous day deceased appeared in her usual good health, and was about to leave her house to go to church, when she was suddenly seized with faintness and pain in her stomach. Her daughter and two of her neighbours, who were in the house at the time, immediately put her to bed, and a person of the name of BENNETTS was called to see her. This witness deposed that when he first saw the deceased she was sitting up in bed, and then she died in a very few minutes after he arrived. The deceased retained her senses to the last. Verdict, "died by the visitation of God in a natural way." On Friday last, in the parish of Breage, on the body of Joseph PASCOE, aged 56 years. The deceased was a mason, and was at his labour at the Lewis Mines, in the parish of St. Erth on the previous day, when he was suddenly seized with coughing, and directly afterwards brought up a large quantity of blood. His fellow labourer immediately went to his assistance, but eh poor fellow had only just time to say that "he should not be long" before he expired. Verdict, "visitation of God in a natural way." An inquest was held on Wednesday evening by Mr E T CARLYON, deputy coroner, at Chiverton farm in Perranzabuloe, on the body of William SOLOMON, aged 21, a servant on the farm. Early in the afternoon, deceased had gone, in company with another young man and a lad, to catch an entire two-year old colt. There were two colts and a mare in the field, and having first got the three into a linhay, they drove out the mare and the second colt, leaving in the linhay only that which they intended to catch. Deceased attempted to halter him, when he turned and kicked at him striking him in the middle of the stomach. Though the colt was not shod, the blow was fatal; deceased fell, and after two or three sobs or gasps, died. Verdict, "accidental death." 24 MAY 1850 A FINE COW. A fine cow of the North Devon breed, calved and fed by Mr Henry BORROW, of Looe Down, Liskeard, slaughtered by BORROW AND HONEY for the Liskeard market on Saturday last, weight 953lbs., loose fate one cwt. She was fed on grass, hay and turnips; two bulls have been bred from her, the elder of which is now in the possession of Mr. T. HENWOOD, Trenant, Liskeard, and is a superior animal in sizde and shape. WEST CORNWALL LOCAL BOARD OF EDUCATION. It appears from thde report of the committee, which has just been published, that during the past year, seventeen schools and 1,309 children have been inspected in the Deanery of Powder, thirty-five schools and 2,018 children in Kirrier, and twelve schools and 1,163 children in Penwith, making a total of about 5,000 children now receiving instruction. From the hundred of Pydar, there is no report, owing to the illness and death of the Rev. Prebendary CORNISH. The Cornwall Central Schools at Truro, are reported to be going on satisfactorily. The number of boys at present on the books is 145, the average attendance 126; that of girls is 150, their average attendance 133. PENZANCE INSTITUTE. On Monday evening last, the Rev. H. BATTEN delivered a lecture on "the Mountains of the Globe." The chair was occupied by Mr. J. N. R. MILLETT, and the lecture afforded much useful information. APOTHECARIES' HALL. On the 9th inst., Mr Joseph WILLIAMS of Portloe, passed his examination, and received a certificate to practise. ROYAL LICENSE. The following is from the Gazette of Friday last;- "Whitehall - The Queen has been pleased to grant unto the Rev. Edward John WILCOCKS, of Place, in the parish of Fowey, in the county of Cornwall, Master of Arts, sometime of Lincoln College, in the University of Oxford, her royal license and authority that he and his issue may, in compliance with a clause contained in the last will and testament of his cousin Joseph Thomas TREFFRY, late of Place, aforesaid Esq., deceased, take and henceforth use the surname of TREFFRY, instead of that of WILCOCKS, and also bear the arms of Treffry; such arms being first duly exemplified according to the laws of arms, and recorded in the Herald's Office, otherwise the said royal license and permission to be void and of none effect. And also to command that the said royal concession and declaration be registered in her Majesty' s College of Arms." EARLY SWARM OF BEES. A hive of bees swamed at Lower Nansloe, Helston, the property ofr Mr. W. HARRY, on Thursday last. FALMOUTH. H.M. Packet brig "Penguin," Lieut, LESLIE, which arrived on Sunday from Rio de Janeiro, last three passengers, and the sailmaker and steward's mate, from the fever, which is so prevalent on the coast. The accounts from thence are dreadful. H.M.S. "Tweed," had eighty-five men in hammocks at one time, and the deaths were very numerous. On Tuesday last, a very large mail was landed by a pilot boat, the "Alarm," from the "Express", Captain GOBLE, from Hobart Town, and was dispatched the same morning per London mail. Thirteen passengers were also landed afterwards by another pilot boat from the same ship, the distance where the mails were received by the former one being too great for the ladies to come on shore. SMUGGLING. George SYMONS of Flushing, was brought before Mr ROGERS, one of the magistrates of Falmouth, on Tuesday last, charged with having two pounds of tobacco in his possession on Sunday last, as he was coming over the side of the "Penguin" packet. He was convicted in the mitigated penalty of �1, with 10s. costs, or one week's imprisonment. The fine not being paid, he was locked up. REDRUTH COUNTY COURT. At this court, held on Wednesday the 15th instant and following day, fifty three cases were entered for trial. The Kennal Powder Company brought an action against Mr T.P. THOMAS of George-yard, Lombard-street, London, for the recovery of �15. Delivery of powder to that amount for Wheal Catherine was proved, and it was shown that defendant holds two shares in the mine and had not paid the calls. Judgement was given, ordering payment on the 25th instant; other parties then applied for summonses against the same defendant, for supplies to Wheal Catherine, which were granted. The case of HUGO v. HUGO occupied the greater part of Thursday, Mr PASCOE for plaintiff, and Mr ROGERS for defendant. Plaintiff sought to recover for loss which he alleged he had sustained through the detention of his cattle by defendant. The principal point of the defence was that the parties were partners, and that therefore the action could not be sustained. Very conflicting evidence was given, but the Judge considered the partnership proved and gave a verdict for defendant. An interim order of protection was granted to Samuel DANIEL of Redruth, stationer; another insolvent, James REED, cabinetmaker, of Redruth, received protection until the 13th June. 31 May 1850 EMIGRATION TO THE UNITED STATES. Bristol to New York. To sail the 13th June, the splendid A 1, copper built, copper fastened barque "SURINAM", 600 Tons Burthen, Walter KNOX, Commander. This ship has a spacious and commodious Poop and Private State Rooms for families, her between decks which are over six feet in height, will be well ventilated and fitted up in every way for the comfort and convenience of passengers according to Act of Parliament. She will also be provided with Life Boats, Buoys, &c., and will be well found in provisions of the first quality. No charge for passengers luggage. For freight of passage, apply to the owner, Mr Richard POWER, Bell Inn, Broad Quay, or to John EDWARDS, Licenced Passenger Broker, Emigration Office, 77 Quay, Bristol. May 30, 1850. SAMUEL R. CATER, General and Furnishing Ironmonger and Cutler, 2 West Bridge, Truro, Respectfully informs the public that he has commenced business on the above premises, and invites attention to his new and well assorted stock of Ironmongery and Cutlery, which he has personally selected in the Manufacturing districts. Register and other Stoves, Oils, Paints and Colours, Lamps, Candles, &c. Dated May 22nd, 1850. LISKEARD. At Liskeard Church on Sunday last, the Rev. N. BUCKINGHAM preached a sermon in aid of the Society for the Propagation of the Gospel in Foreign Parts, and a collection was made amounting to �5 6s. CHAPEL ANNIVERSARY.- On Sunday last, the services connected with the twenty-second anniversary of the St Austell Wesleyan chapel, were commenced, when the Rev. E. VIGIS of St Just, preached two excellent sermons to good congregations. On Monday afternoon, Mr Thomas GARLAND of Illogan, preach. At five o'clock on the same day, from sixty to seventy of the friends took tea together, in the school room, after which addresses were delivered by the Revs. Joseph PAYNE, E. VIGIS, and Mr GARLAND. The amount realized at the different services was about �10. CAMELFORD FAIR. - This fair was held on Monday last, when the weather was very unfavourable, the rain continuing all the morning; however, two hundres bullocks were sold, though at a disadvantage to the seller, being at low prices. The sheep fair was thinly supplied, but there were twenty ewes, the property of Mr MAGOR which sold at �1 a head. The evening of the fair passed off tolerably quiet, but about three o'clock next morning, a person called William RUNNALLS, of the parish of Blisland, broke his leg. Early on the morning of the fair, some person or persons entered the larder of Mr William HAWKEN, shop-keeper, and succeeded in carrying off a round of beef and several other pieces of meat. The thieves still remain undetected. LUDGVAN LITERARY INSTITUTION.- On Tuesday evening last, an interesting lecture was delivered at this institution by Mr W. H. RODD of Penzance, on "Reading." The lecturer treated his subject in a most able and popular manner, and at the close the chairman, the Rev. H.E. GRAHAM, the highly respected rector of Ludgvan, gave an instructive and appropriate address. A discussion ensued, and an unanimous vote of thanks was passed to the lecturer, which he acknowledged: also to the Rev. Canon ROGERS, for his generous aid in presenting the institution with a donation of �1 and two handsome volumes for the library. The next lecture will be delivered on the 11th of June, by Mr Francis HARVEY, of Hayle, "on Instinct and Reason." ODD FELLOWS. The "Queen's Own" Lodge of Odd Fellows celebrated their anniversary at Penzance, on Monday last, when they went in possession to St Mary's Church, with the St Ives brass band, and the regalia of the lodge. A sermon was preached by Brother the Rev. H. BATTEN, and in the afternoon, the members dined together at the Three Tuns Hotel, where an excellent repast was provided, the Mayor, Mr. S. PIDWELL, in the chair, supported by the Rev. Chaplain, Brothers PEARCE and ROSCORLA, and Brother Thomas VERRYMAN, V.G. in the vice chair. A number of toasts were given and responded to, and the Secretary remarked on the prosperous state of the funds, at the same time urging the importance of obtaining, if possible, the protection of the law (???) order generally, as a security to its funds, and a guarantee for the stability of its tables. 31 MAY 1850 COMMITTAL. - On Saturday last at Liskeard, William BUFFERS was committed for trial for stealing a duck, belonging to Mr OLVER of Trewidland. On Monday last, William MEDLIN of Tywardreath, miner, was committed by Mr E. COODE jun, to the house of correction at Bodmin, for fourteen days for absenting himself from the service of the adventurers in Fowey Consols mine, contrary to the terms of his contract. At the same time, Mary HAMBLY, of St Blazey was committed to the house of correction for fourteen days to be kept to hard labour, for running away and leaving her three children chargeable to the common fund of the St Austell union. NEWQUAY. On Tuesday morning last, a fine well coated pilchard was picked up alive on the beach, near the south pier, at Newquay, by Thomas CLEMENS, the master scanner of the "Fly" sean. MINE ACCIDENT. On Saturday last, as Michael CARBIS was filling the whim kibble at East Wheal Fortune, he was severely injured in the head by the falling of a stone from the shaft. Fortunately, he had a good hat cap, which no doubt was the means of saving his life. ROBBERTY AT ST. AUSTELL. On Friday the 16th inst., Thomas HUGO of Redruth, was brought before Mr TREMAYNE and Mr E COODE jun, charged with stealing at St Austell, on the 13th instant, three milch cows and a yearling, the property of Mr Thomas HUGO, of St Austell, cattle dealer, the prisoner's nephew. The prisoner admitted taking the bullocks, but contended that he was justified in so doing, there being a partnership existing between them. The prosecutor denied this and the case was adjourned to obtain further information. On Thursday, the case was again heard, when the Bench considered it should be sent before a jury. The prisoner was admitted to bail on his entering into a recognizance with two sureties to appear and answer the charge at the next sessions. ACCIDENTS. On Tuesday last, as a lad in the employ of Mr LANYON of Treluddra in Newlyn, was attending on a threshing machine, his right hand became entangled in it, and was dreadfully crushed; the bones of the arm being smashed so high up as to render it impossible to save the limb. He was carefully conveyed to the Infirmary, where soon after his arrival his arm was amputated just below the shoulder joint by Mr SPRY, the surgeon of the week; chloroform having been administered with the happiest effects. As the Rev. T. COLLINS, Wesleyan minister at Camborne, and Mr and Miss COLLINS were returning from Gwennap Pit, in a phaeton, on the evening of Whi-Monday, on reaching the Commercial Hotel, Camborne, the horse took fright and ran off, and the three were thrown out of the vehicle. They were speedily taken up, and though much bruised, they were not seriously injured. On Wednesday afternoon, the son of William CROWLES, gardener at Hayle Foundry, was knocked down by a cart, the wheel of which passed over his right hand, and nearly severed the thumb and four finger. He was immediately attended to by Dr. MILLETT. CORONER'S INQUESTS. The following inquests have been held before Mr John CARLYON, coroner:- On Tuesday last at Newlyn, on the body of Ann the wife of Mr John SEARLE, of that parish, a retired farmer. The deceased, aged 74, left her home on Sunday evening in her usual health, to walk to the Methodist chapel, a distance of about half a mile, but was taken suddenly ill shortly after she left the house, and died by the side of the road. Verdict. "visitation of God.". On Wednesday last, at Quintrell Downs in the parish of St Columb Minor, on the body of George TREBILCOCK, a little boy aged one year and nine months, who was drowned on the preceding day by falling into a deep well near his mother's house. The well had not been used for a great many months, and the neighbours considered it a very dangerous one. It was about twenty-three fee deep, and situated very near the public road. It was completely open, having nothing but a little low fence around it from eighteen inches to two feet high. It had been very inefficiently sollared about nine months ago, but that had fallen in, and the party whose duty it was to secure it had since neglected to repair it. The jury, however, did not consider that he had been guilty of such gross neglect as could be construed in the eyes of the law to amount to a criminal offence, and he having engaged to prevent the recurrence of a similar catastrophe by filling it in at once, they returned a verdict of "accidental death." {end} |