cornwall england newspaper
1854 BIRTHS
SEPTEMBER
1 SEPTEMBER 1854, Friday
A BISHOPRIC FOR CORNWALL - A meeting of the Clergy of Trigg Major was
convened by the Rev. J. TRIPP, the Rural Dean, at Dolsdon, near
Launceston, on Friday last to consider - first, the proposal for
establishing a bishopric in Cornwall, and the propriety of requesting a
meeting of the Archdeaconry thereon. Secondly. - A circular from the
Rural dean of East, on the deficiency of missionaries in the Church of
England, and on uniting with the other Archdeaconries in sending pupils
to St. Augustine's College. Thirdly. - The desirableness of
memorializing the Bishop on a better mode of taking dilapidations.
Fourthly. - Any other business that may be brought forward - and taking
such steps on each of these matters as the assembled Clergy shall deem
fitting. We have not been informed of the result of the meeting.
PANORAMA - Mr. PROUT's panorama of a voyage to the Australian gold
fields, has been exhibited at the Assembly-room, Truro, during the
present week. A great number of most charming views are presented,
possessing considerable artistic merit, the sketches having been made
by Mr. Prout himself in Australia, and the paintings executed by
Messrs. PROUT, ROBINS, and WEIGALL, members of the new society of
painters in water colours. Not only are the views of a very
interesting and superior kind, but a good deal of information is also
conveyed in the lecture which accompanies the exhibition. It is
perhaps the best panorama that has been exhibited in Cornwall for a
long period, and must be especially interesting to the numerous persons
in this county whose relatives and friends have emigrated to Australia.
THE CORRUPT PRACTICES PREVENTION ACT. - An act received the royal
assent on the 14th of August "to consolidate and amend the laws
relating to bribery, treating, and undue influence at the elections of
members of parliament." In pursuance of this act, the Mayor of Truro,
as returning officer at the borough elections, appointed, on Monday
last, Mr. Edward SHARP, to be auditor of election expenses for the
borough of Truro for the year ensuing. By the recent act, each
candidate at any future election will have to pay the auditor GBP10 as
remuneration for his trouble, with two per cent. on the amount of
outlay audited, and all reasonable expenses.
BANKRUPTCY COURT - At the Exeter district Court of Bankruptcy, on
Thursday the 22nd ult., Mr. J. E. PROCKTER, of St. Columb, miner,
ship-owner, &c., came up upon his last examination, but not having
filed his balance-sheet at the proper time, the case was, after a long
examination, adjourned to the 18th of October. We shall give a report
of the examination next week.
In the case of Samuel GARRATT, railway contractor of Perran Wharf, near
Penryn, and proprietor of coal pits at Bedminster, near Bristol, Mr.
STOGDON applied for an allowance for maintenance on behalf of the
bankrupt. The Commissioner - What sum do you propose? Mr. Stogdon
said five pounds per week had been recommended by the creditors. The
Commissioner thereupon granted that amount, but said the bankrupt must
pay his own accountant out of it. The debts already proved up to the
22nd of August amounted to GBP10,521. 6s. 8d.; the liabilities
altogether being upwards of GBP30,000.
THE NEW BEER ACT - Monday last being the general licensing day at
Truro, the Mayor called attention to the provisions of the act passed
in the last session, under which it is made a condition of the licenses
that all public-houses shall be closed during the morning and afternoon
service on Sundays; that they may open from half-past twelve till
half-past two; then be closed till six, when they may re-open, and be
finally closed on Sunday nights at ten o'clock. The penalty is also by
the recent act increased. There is now a penalty of GBP5 for every
separate drawing, whereas under the former act the penalty was GBP2.
ATROCIOUS OUTRAGE - On Saturday last, George MATTHEWS, mason; James
JOHNS, mason; Walter PENGELLY, mason's labourer; and Robert GLASSON,
blacksmith, all of Truro, were charged before the magistrates of that
borough with indecently assaulting Mary Ann CHENOWETH, of Redruth, a
young woman about twenty-one years of age, who had resided for the last
few weeks at Truro. The prisoners, it appears, were employed at the
viaduct of the Cornwall Railway, at the top of Tydar-street. On Friday
evening Chenoweth went to the viaduct and asked George Matthews if he
knew where another young man was, one of the navvies. Matthews said he
would show her where he was, and she went with him to a stable not far
from the eastern end of the Carvedras viaduct. The men before named,
Johns, Pengelly, and Glasson were there drinking, and William GREGSON,
a stonemason, and John GREGSON, a time-keeper, were also in the stable.
They asked the woman to come in, and they gave her some beer, which
she drank. William Gregson then took hold of her and by force, as she
alleged, committed the assault and offence complained of, and was
brutally followed by the other men, with the exception of John Gregson,
who was sitting down at the time in the stable, a witness of their
proceedings. She screamed and tried to get away, upon which they left
the place and locked her in the stable. Her cries brought people
around the building, and a horse-keeper to Mr. Gregson, to whom the
stable belonged, having come there, he opened the door, and let her
out, and she immediately went to the police station and complained of
the treatment she had received to Mr. NASH, the inspector, her clothes
being much torn, and her general appearance at the time showing that
she had been greatly ill-used. On the following day, Matthews, Johns,
Pengelly, and Glasson were apprehended whilst working at the viaduct,
and the case was investigated before the magistrates. The assault was
not denied, but the prisoners all asserted that the woman was a
consenting party, and she being of loose character, and having no
witness to corroborate her statement to the contrary, the magistrates
decided on convicting the prisoners of only a common assault, instead
of the more serious offence. Matthews and Pengelly were each fined
10s. and costs, or to be committed for one month to the house of
correction; and Johns and Glasson were fined 20s. and costs, or to be
committed to hard labour for two months. The prisoners immediately
paid the fines which were imposed upon them. On Saturday night William
Gregson and John Gregson were apprehended on the same charge, John
Gregson as an accessory to the offence. They were admitted to bail,
and on Monday morning appeared before the magistrates when from some
cause the woman was not forthcoming. The prisoners however, admitted
their guilt; William Gregson was fined 5s. and costs, and John Gregson
was discharged on paying the expenses. Three or four of the
perpetrators of this outrage are married men, and they all very
narrowly escaped being committed to take their trial at the assizes for
the criminal office with which they were at first charged.
CORONER'S INQUESTS - The following inquests have been held by Mr.
John CARLYON, county coroner:- On Saturday last, at Redruth, on the
body of Mary Ann DAWE, aged four years. It appeared that on the
morning of that day, as Downing's omnibus from Falmouth was passing
through Penryn Street, Redruth, the deceased ran out from behind a
wagon which was standing outside Mr. CORIN's warehouse, and attempted
to cross the street; when she was knocked down by one of the omnibus
horses, and before the driver had time to pull up, the two off wheels
of the omnibus went over her and killed her on the spot. Another
little girl nearly met with a similar fate, but she ran back just in
time to save herself. The jury exonerated the driver from all blame
and returned a verdict of "accidental death."
On Monday, at Port Isaac, in the parish of Endellion on the body of
Henry LUXTON, fish-carrier, aged 51 years. Thomas SMITH of Port Isaac,
deposed that on Saturday morning about four o'clock, as he was going to
fetch a donkey, he heard a horse, making a noise; and on making towards
the sound he saw the horse on his back with a cart behind him turned
right over on its mouth. This was at the entrance of Port Isaac from
Boscastle, and by the side of the road. Finding he could do nothing by
his own strength, he went and got assistance, and in turning over the
cart the deceased was found under it quite dead. From the evidence of
deceased's wife it appeared that he resided at a village called
Trevalga, near Boscastle, and that on his return from Camelford market
on Saturday evening he said he should go to Port Isaac with the horse
and cart for some fish. She tried to persuade him not to go, but he
persisted in going, and started between eight and nine o'clock. From
the track of the wheels it would appear that about four hundred yards
from the place where the deceased was found, the horse had turned off
from the road and drawn the cart along on the top of a bank and then
fell over, a depth of about ten or twelve feet. It was supposed that
the deceased was asleep at the time. Verdict, "accidental death."
On Tuesday, at St. Blazey, on the body of Eliza HAWKE, aged four
months. It appeared that on Monday morning the mother of the deceased
went out to wash about five o'clock, after giving the child the breast,
which she took very heartily. The mother left the child in bed with
two other little children. About two hours afterwards one of the
children called in a neighbour, and said she thought the little child
was dead, as it was cold and stiff and she could not move it. The
neighbour on going in found this to be the case. The neighbours all
gave the parents very good characters, and the jury were quite
satisfied that the child died from natural causes, and returned a
verdict accordingly.
On Wednesday, at Lanlivery, on the body of William RUSSELL (?), aged 25
years. Deceased was a "navvy" and had been employed in cutting the
tunnel near Treverzes(?), in that parish. From the evidence of John
COMSTOCK, the sub-contractor, it appeared that on Tuesday, he had
twelve men and a boy at work on the eastern end of the tunnel; they had
bored five holes at No. 1 shaft, and after firing them they all
returned to a place of safety, where they remained from five to ten
minutes. They then thought they might safely return to their work, and
the deceased was the one to propose doing so, and the first to go, all
the others following him. On looking at the holes they found that one
of them had not gone off; but they supposed that the safety fuse, which
was of the best description, had been cut in stemming the hole, and had
missed. Presently afterwards however, the hole went off whilst all the
men were near it - within a space of 24 feet by 32 feet. Fortunately
the deceased, was the only one seriously hurt, and he died a few hours
afterwards from the injuries he had received. Verdict, "accidental
death."
PAUPERISM - From the returns which have been published, the following
appears to have been the number of adult able-bodied paupers (male and
female) in receipt of relief on the 1st of July, 1854, in the four
western counties:- Cornwall, 2,054; Devon, 4,153; Somerset, 4,460;
Dorset, 1,715. As compared with the numbers receiving relief on the
1st of July, 1853, there is an increase in Cornwall of 118, or 6.1 per
cent.; in Devon, 104, or 2.6 per cent.; Somerset, 401, or 9.9 per
cent.; and Dorset 24, or 1.4 per cent. The total expenditure for
maintenance and out-door relief, during the year ending July 1st, 1854,
was in Cornwall GBP30, 045, an increase of 8.7 per cent, as compared
with the preceding year; Devon, GBP68, 972, an increase of 7.8 per
cent.; Somerset, GBP70,707, an increase of 6.3 per cent.; Dorset,
GBP32,157, an increase of 9.6 per cent. The increase in England and
Wales to July 1st, 1854, as compared to July 1st, 153, is of general
pauperism 5.3 per cent, and of able-bodied pauperism 13.2 per cent.
Something must be allowed for the increase of population, and, in the
three years since the census was taken the increase of people will
account for an increase amounting to one-third of the number of
paupers. The increase in the expense in the half-year ending July 1st,
1854, as compared to the expense in 1853, was GBP234,317, the totals
having been in 1853, GBP1,665,978, and 1854, GBP1,900,295. A large
portion of the increase is due to the dearness of food in 1854, which
contributed also to increase the number of paupers from lessening the
demand for labour. From the great and rapid diminution of pauperism
after the great measures of Free-trade, we are inclined to say that a
succession of such measures would be the best cure for pauperism.
8 SEPTEMBER 1854, Friday
MERCANTILE MARINE BOARD - Amongst the candidates at an examination
for the Mercantile Marine, at Liverpool on the 11th ult., the name of
Capt. Alfred READ, of Truro, appears as having received a first class
certificate as master.
AUSTRALIA MAIL - a very heavy mail from Melbourne, Geelong, and Port
Phillip, consisting of fifty-four bags or two wagon loads of letters,
newspapers, &c., was landed at Penzance, on Thursday morning last, from
the ship "Essex," Captain MARTIN, one hundred and fourteen days out
from Melbourne, by the Scilly pilot cutter "A.Z." The mail was
immediately forwarded to the metropolis. Twenty passengers were also
landed, belonging to St. Just, Morvah, Ludgvan, Penryn, Liskeard, and
Bere, near Plymouth. All of them were well supplied with the needful -
one lucky fellow in particular having about one cwt. of pure gold in
his possession. About one hundred and twenty passengers have arrived
in the "Essex."
FOWEY - A mail was landed here on Friday last, from the "Admiral
Greenfield," from Wellington, New Zealand, which was said to contain,
at least, four hundred newspapers. The vessel was bound up channel,
but with the wind right ahead.
POWDER EXPLOSION - On Thursday evening the 31st ult., the inhabitants
of the neighbourhood of Lemon-street, Truro, were alarmed by an
explosion in the upper part of the house of Mr. NETHERTON. It appears
that his youngest brother (who is of weak intellect) had purchased 3
lbs. f powder at Redruth, and took it to a bedroom at the top of the
house, in the back of the premises, where it exploded. The consequence
was that a great part of the back wall of the room and of the roof were
blown out, and one of the window sashes was thrown to the top of the
market-house. A number of panes of glass were also broken in the
adjacent premises of Mr. DAVIES, saddler, and Mr. HARRIS, jeweller.
The lad was himself severely injured; and care should be taken to
prevent him from executing any other freaks in future which might prove
dangerous to life or property.
A FARM-HOUSE BURNT - On Monday last, about eleven o'clock in the
morning, the farm-house of Mr. Thomas ROWE, of higher Lanner, in
Sithney, caught fire, occasioned by sparks falling on the roof, which
was of thatch. It immediately got into a blaze, and house and barn
were burnt to the ground within an hour. Some of the furniture was
saved, but from the absence of water, any attempt to allay the flames
were unavailing.
LAUNCESTON - On Saturday the 2nd instant, a large stack of hay
containing about forty tons, the property of the Duke of
Northumberland, at Werrington, took fire, having been put together in
too damp condition. The whole of it was utterly destroyed.
CAUTION TO THE PUBLIC - A man who stated that his name was Charles
PEARSON, recently called upon Sir Colman RASHLEIGH, and represented
that he was the son of a clergyman formerly resident in the west of
this county, and that he was in distress. Some relief was given to
him, and he afterwards went to Mr. FOSTER, Mr. TREMAYNE, and other
gentlemen, and made use of Sir Colman Rashleigh's name, without
authority for so doing, stating also that he had been kindly
entertained at Prideaux for two days. This was utterly untrue; and we
are requested by Sir C. RASHLEIGH to state that the man, Pearson is
quite unknown to him in every way.
DISTRESSING ACCIDENT - As Mr. Thomas SEARLE, of Lelant Mills, was on
Saturday last, riding on a load of corn, he accidentally fell on his
back to the ground which injured him so much that he died early on
Monday last.
CORONER'S INQUEST - On Wednesday se'nnight an inquest was held before
Mr. HICHENS, county coroner, at Ludgvan, on the body of Mrs. Margaret
LANYON. On the Monday evening she retired to bed in her usual health,
but about eleven o'clock complained to her sister-in-law that she could
not sleep, and in a few minutes expired, aged 72 years. Verdict
"visitation of God."
15 SEPTEMBER 1854, Friday
CORNWALL INFIRMARY - A special general meeting of the governor of
this excellent institution was held on Monday last, to receive the
report of the committee appointed at the annual meeting to consider
what steps should be taken to place the medical staff in an efficient
state. Mr. TREMAYNE having been called to the chair, expressed his
regret at not having been present at the annual meeting in consequence
of his absence from the county, and the usual notice not having reached
him in time. The committee reported that Mr. BULL having resigned the
office of house surgeon, they recommended that he should be allowed to
retain the rooms he now occupies for the remainder of his life, and to
receive a pension of GBP150 a year; that measures should be taken to
obtain a properly qualified person as house surgeon and apothecary, and
that two visiting surgeons should be elected. Resolutions adopting the
report, and authorising the weekly board to carry out the suggestions
therein made, having been adopted, the meeting was adjourned to Monday
the 23rd of October, when the election of the new medical officers will
take place.
THE CORNWALL SAILORS' HOME - The Bazaar in aid of the funds of this
most valuable and benevolent institution, was held at Selley's Royal
Hotel, Falmouth, on Wednesday the 6th instant and two following days,
and realized upwards of GBP200. The spacious room was fitted up and
tastefully decorated by the Bazaar committee, by whom, and the
directors present, the most unremitting exertions were made to give
full effect to the object in view. The deep interest felt in the
welfare and prosperity of "The Cornwall Sailors' Home" was evident from
the numerous and splendid contributions received, the crowded state of
the room, with the elite of the county, and the ready sale of the
elegant and tasteful articles exhibited, (many of which through the
kindness of a lady of Falmouth, ever foremost in the promotion of all
that is benevolent, were sent by kind contributors resident in London,
Liverpool, and other distant parts of the kingdom.) Lady RASHLEIGH,
Mrs. G. C. FOX, and Mrs. W. WILLIAMS, presided at their stalls; the
other Lady Patronesses were unable to be present, but magnificent
contributions were received from many of those absent. The ladies of
the Directors of the Home, and many others of the town and
neighbourhood, presided at the remaining stalls; all of whom kindly
exerted themselves to the utmost, and seemed to vie with each other in
zeal for the promotion of this noble cause.
THE NEW BISHOPRIC FOR CORNWALL - A public meeting was held at St.
Columb, on Tuesday the 5th instant, Mr. Thurston COLLINS in the chair,
pursuant to a notice that the meeting was for the purpose of taking
into consideration the magnificent offer of the Rev. Dr. WALKER, as to
the disposal of the living of St. Columb parish, and to consider what
steps should be taken to testify the approbation of the parishioners.
A letter was read from the donor, in which he stated that in making the
offer of the advowson of St. Columb Major, as the foundation of a
bishopric, he did so with the special intention that the palace of the
Bishop should be the Rectory House of that parish. A unanimous vote of
thanks to Dr. Walker was then carried by acclamation and numerously
signed; and further, a subscription was commenced for the purpose of
effecting such repairs and alterations in the parish church, as these
circumstances demanded. The partners of the St. Columb Bank headed the
subscription list with the sum of GBP100.
HAYLE NEW BAPTIST AND TEMPERANCE CHAPEL - On Saturday the 3rd, two
sermons were delivered in this unfinished building to full
congregations, by the Rev. T. J. MESSER, Baptist minister, of London,
one of the official members of the London Temperance League. On the
previous Saturday and the following Monday evening, the same gentleman
delivered two lectures on the "claims of the temperance movement" to
numerous and delighted audiences. On Wednesday the 6th, a tea meeting
was held in the chapel, at which upwards of 200 persons sat down.
After tea, a public meeting was held, at which Mr. P. BIGGLESTONE
presided. After the minister of the place had addressed the people,
the Rev. T. J. Messer kept up the attention of the crowded auditory for
an hour and a half. At the close of his animated address, Mr. James
HOSKING moved a vote of thanks to the lecturer, which was carried by
acclamation. The collections, &c., in connection with the sermons and
lectures amounted to upwards of GBP23. On Friday evening Mr. Messer
delivered a temperance lecture in the Wesleyan Association chapel,
Penzance.
THE FISHERY - There have been no quantities of fish taken at
Gunwalloe, within the last few days, except about thirty hogsheads,
which were secured on Sunday night. The prospect of fish is very dull
at Mevagissey and unless something good occurs, the seins will be put
out of pay this week. On Monday night some of the drift boats caught
from three to four thousand fish, at a great distance from the shore.
They did not go to sea on Tuesday night on account of the weather. At
Gorranhaven, the seins have been stopped for a fortnight. Hopes are
entertained that as the quantity of fish is small, and the greater part
of the fish at Mevagissey is of very good quality, they will fetch a
better price than has been given for some years. No pilchards have
been taken at Fowey for some days past, contrary winds having
prevailed. At Perranporth on Saturday last, the seines took the
following quantities of excellent fish:- "Union" seine 250 hhds.,
"Love" 200 hhds., "Miners" 200 hhds., altogether 650 hogsheads,
about half of which have been put into cellars for the foreign markets.
ARRIVAL OF THE "ALGIERS" WITH RUSSIAN PRISONERS - This vessel has
arrived with four hundred and fifty men, eight officers, and several
invalids. We observe that the health of this fine ship has been the
subject of remark, having lost only one man by cholera, which is
attributed to the attention, perseverance, and ability of her surgeon,
Mr. John ANDREWS, of Truro. No doubt many of our readers will
recollect the courage and disinterested and valuable services rendered
by him to the inhabitants of Mevagissey when that town was so severely
affected by the cholera, and also when it visited Truro.
EXTENSIVE FIRE AT TRURO - A fire broke out at the West Bridge, Truro,
on Thursday evening the 7th inst., in the premises occupied by Mr.
Thomas BARRETT, grocer. It was first observed about six o'clock by Mr.
TRENERRY, who keeps a clothes shop on the opposite side of Kenwyn
Street, and who instantly gave the alarm. The fire originated in a
wareroom belonging to Mr. Barrett which extended over a shop-occupied
by Mr. SKYRME, jeweller and watchmaker in this room, it appears, there
was a quantity of lighter(?) matches, the ignition of which, perhaps
from spontaneous combustion, was possibly the cause of the fire. On
the alarm being given, the first bell was rung, the engines were
speedily on the spot, and thousands of the inhabitants were quickly
gathered to the place. It was (...?) seen, however, that this premises
in which the fire originated could not possibly be saved. Over the
room, where it broke out was a loft full of teas, rice, a cask of olive
oil, candles, and other groceries; and the fire extending upwards and
consuming these inflammable articles, spread with fearful rapidity, and
soon enveloped the whole of the premises. In the mean time the
exertions of the firemen were applied to the saving of the adjacent
property from being involved in the conflagration; and a large number
of the people present, amongst them a great many of the respectable
inhabitants of the town, as well as mechanics, navvies, and other
working men, all exerted themselves in saving the shop goods, and
furniture, and actively assisted in supplying water to the origins.
There were three engines on the ground; of the large one, the suction
hose was carried underneath the house of Mr. TREWOLLA, and was
plentifully supplied from the river, it being providentially high water
at the time. This engine threw water from two lines of hose; the
smaller engines were fed by water obtained from the street gutters,
handed in buckets by rows of men. The fire was now rapidly consuming
the north part of Mr. Barrett's premises, and the flames extending
across a passage about eighteen feet wide, set fire to a warehouse
three stories high, belonging to Mr. JULIAN, of Fairmantle Street, and
occupied by Mr. CATER, ironmonger, who had in the warehouse a valuable
stock of goods. The utmost exertions of the firemen and others were
now directed to the saving of these premises, because if they had been
burnt the whole of the row of houses recently erected on that side of
River Street, must have been destroyed, the houses being built merely
of partitions and lath and plaster, with no party wall in the whole
row. So great was the alarm that many of the residents in that row
removed their furniture, and the yards at the entrances of the
Independent and Baptist Chapels were filled with furniture, some of it
hastily carried out in the excitement of the moment and much injured.
But the greatest damage was caused to the furniture and shop goods of
Miss BARLOW, who keeps a Berlin wool warehouse. The people in their
excitement, without directions from the proprietor, broke into the
different rooms, and by their violent and reckless removal of things
destroyed a great deal of property, they even took out a marble chimney
piece and a stove, and smashed the windows to get them out. In
consequence of the exertions made with the engine, and by carpenters
getting on the roof, taking off the slates, and pouring down water, Mr.
Cater's warehouse was saved, though it was for a time on fire
externally, the sashes, launders and cornices being burnt, and the
water that was thrown on the premises coming down almost boiling hot.
In fact the head from the burning houses was in some parts of the
street almost insupportable. The firemen had also been playing on the
front of Mr. OKE's house in Kenwyn Street, when the effect of the fire
from the opposite side was visible in the cracking and melting of
glass, and the blistering of paint from the intense heat. At last the
cornice and launder took fire, but by the exertions of the firemen and
others, who deserve great credit, the flames were subdued, and that
side of Kenwyn Street was preserved. The premises where the fire
originated, is part of a block of houses, occupied by Mr. Barrett,
grocer, Mr. Skyrme, jeweller and watchmaker, Mr. SYMONDS, cabinet
maker, (formerly Levy's) and Mr. TANK, who kept a poultry shop and
eating house. Two of these, Mr. Barrett's and Mr. Symonds's, were
large shops; and this "block" of houses was separated from surrounding
premises by streets and passages. From the first, there was evidently
no chance of saving the four shops last mentioned from destruction.
The fire broke out in a room over Mr. Skyrme's shop, and soon extended
to that, and to Mr. Symond's and Mr. Tank's premises. In Mr. Skyrme's
there was a slight explosion of a small quantity of powder at the back
of the shop; previously to which much alarm had been caused by a report
that there was also powder in Mr. Cater's warehouse, which prevented
many persons going near the premises until an assurance was given that
none was kept there. At a little after eight the whole of the shops
before named were on fire and rapidly consuming, and great fear was
entertained that the fire would extend across a passage to the Black
Horse Inn, on the north side of Kenwyn Street. The launder at the
Black Horse premises was on fire several times, but, by prompt and
judicious exertions in extinguishing the fire, and keeping the walls
and roof constantly wet, the premises were fortunately preserved. If
they had taken fire, the candle warehouse of Mr. POWNING, wholesale
grocer, who had a very inflammable stock on his premises, would
speedily have been also consumed. The danger was indeed great to Mr.
Powning's premises, the sparks falling in his yard in showers, amongst
timber and other substances. Mr. Powning removed a quantity of his
goods, and so did other persons, as well as furniture; and we regret to
hear that there was some pilfering by dishonest parties, but in most
cases the inquiries made by the police since the fire have led to the
recovery of missing property. At about half-past nine o'clock the fire
was got under, having been confined to the insulated block of houses in
one of which it broke out. The wind had been blowing from the east in
the morning, but at the time of the fire it was a perfect calm; had
the easterly breeze continued, the whole of River Street and much of
Kenwyn Street could scarcely have been saved from destruction. Great
credit is due to the large number of persons who so strenuously exerted
themselves in such a time of excitement and danger; though thousands
were present, there was no disorder with one exception, in the
clearance and spoliation of Miss Barlow's goods and premises. The
burnt houses are now a mass of ruins, the chimneys and a party wall
being alone standing; and it is hoped that some arrangement may be made
through which the space now cleared by the fire may not be again built
upon, but be left open as an improvement in that part of the town. The
buildings occupied by Mr. Barrett and Mr. Skyrme belonged to the
executors of the late Mr. STEVENS, of Truro, and were insured in the
Phoenix Fire Office for GBP900. Mr. Barrett's stock was insured in the
Union office for GBP500, but his loss will be much beyond that amount;
he was only able to save goods and furniture from the lower part of the
premises, the shop and a small room behind. It was reported that Mr.
Barrett had a coffee roaster, and that the fire was caused from his
roasting coffee that day, but this rumour is incorrect. Mr. SKYRME was
a sub-tenant of Mr. Barrett, and did not live on the premises; and his
stock was small, and he lost only his working tools, worth about GBP20.
Mr. Symonds's stock and furniture were insured in the Royal Insurance
Office, Liverpool, for GBP300, which amount will cover his loss. Mr.
Tank occupied only a small part of the premises; he lost all his
property, and was not insured. Mr. Symonds and Mr. Tank's premises
were the property of Mr. Joel BLAMEY, who had leased them to Mr.
GOODMAN, of Redruth, and the latter had insured them in the County Fire
Office for GBP300. A meeting of the sufferers by the fire, and the
agents of the different insurance companies, took place on Saturday
last, when it was resolved that Mr. Treleaven, as inspector of the fire
brigade, should ascertain what properties are insured in the vicinity
of the fire, and those that are not insured. The last fire of any
great extent that occurred in Truro, was that at the Patent Wood Works
in 1846.
CORNWALL COUNTY COURTS - Truro. At this court, held on Friday last
there were eighty-five cases entered. MOYLE v. PADDON. Plaintiff was
Mr. Moyle, surgeon, of Chacewater; defendant, Mr. John Paddon, of
Truro. Plaintiff's claim of one guinea, was for a journey to Bodmin
and examining the pauper lunatics in the asylum belonging to the parish
of Kenwyn, which was done under a resolution of the select vestry of
that parish in the year 1850, over which the defendant presided as
chairman. Mr. Moyle subsequently applied to the parish officers for
payment, but they refused, on the ground that they had no authority to
pay, and that the charge was not likely to be allowed by the auditor.
Plaintiff now made his demand on Mr. Paddon, as chairman of the vestry
which gave him the directions. For the defendant, Mr. P. P. SMITH
contended that the credit was originally given to the overseers, Mr.
Paddon having been only called upon as a last resource; and that it
would be unfair to require payment from the defendant, for if gentlemen
who presided over such meetings were rendered liable in this way, it
would prevent them from performing their public duties. On this point
he cited Lancaster v. Frewer, Bingham's Reports; urging also, that if
the claim was made on the overseers at all, it ought to have been on
those who were in office when the work was performed, because overseers
could only legally pay charges that were incurred during their year of
office. It was then suggested that the case should be brought before
the guardians (who should have been the medium, and not the vestry, of
directing Mr. Moyle), and that they should be asked to pay the
plaintiff, there being no doubt that he had performed the work. The
case accordingly was postponed.
WILLIAM HOOPER v. JEREMIAH REYNALDS. - Plaintiff is a farmer at
Ladock, and defendant a wholesale grocer at Truro. The claim was for
GBP2. 14s. 8d. being the cost of repairing a gig and harness, caused by
the negligence of defendant's servant in January last. Mrs. Hooper was
driving the gig, with another female in it, when at Tresillian they met
defendant's cart on the wrong side of the road, and the driver
stretched out in it apparently asleep. A collision took place, and the
two females were thrown into the road; the horse ran off, broke both
shafts of the gig, and went home. A verdict was given for the full
amount.
HODSON and CROWLE v. John DARRICH (?), mason - Defendant was
committed for thirty days for non-payment of GBP5. 14s. 10d. after
judgment of the court.
PENZANCE - Seventy-six cases were entered, five of these adjourned
from the last court. There was amongst them no trial of any special
interest.
HELSTON COUNTY COURT - At this court, held on Monday last, the only
cases of any interest were the following:- Benjamin SAMPSON and
Richard LANYON, v. Charles GREEN and Thomas FORKINGTON. Mr. HILL
appeared for the plaintiffs, and Mr. FORFAR for defendant Green. This
was a claim for GBP5. 18s. for powder supplied to the Trenethick and
Treworlis Mines, in Wendron, of which the defendants were shareholders.
Mr. Forfar submitted that Mr. Green was not liable, as he had
transferred his shares to a Mr. GARDNER before the goods were supplied.
Mr. Hill objected to the admission of the transfer, on the ground that
calls were due on the shares at the time of the transfer, that no such
person as Gardner was to be found, and the attesting witness should
have been called. His Honor gave judgement for the plaintiff.
RICHARD STEPHENS v. John REED. Mr. ROGERS appeared for plaintiff, Mr.
Hill for defendant. This was an action of trover, to recover a Cow.
The damages were laid at GBP16. It appeared that about April 1850, the
plaintiff put the heifer in dispute to graze at the defendant's farm,
and about Michaelmas 1850, the defendant's son sold the plaintiff's
heifer by mistake. The defendant shortly after offered another heifer
in lieu of it, or to pay the value in money. The plaintiff stated the
heifer to be worth GBP12, and he claimed two year's rent for her, and
profit at GBP2 per year, making GBP16. The plaintiff's heifer was sold
for GBP5. 10s. but would not be worth about eight guineas; The
defendant had paid GBP1. 14s. on account of the heifer. Mr. Hill
contended that the plaintiff was only entitled to recover the value of
the heifer at the time of the conversion at Michaelmas 1851. His Honor
gave a verdict for the plaintiff for GBP7. 10s.
SEIZURES OF POWDER AT TRURO - We stated last week, that an explosion
took place on the premises of Mr. NETHERTON, occasioned by his brother.
This, it appears, led persons residing in the town to suggest to the
Mayor, that more gunpowder was generally kept by shopkeepers, on their
premises, than the law allows. Seven search warrants were therefore
granted, and on Saturday last, were executed by Mr. NASH, inspector of
police. In three cases it was found that the dealers had no more than
the quantity allowed by law, 200 lbs. nett. But on searching the
premises of Mr. FURNISS, baker and gun-smith, in Church-lane, the
police seized 130 lbs. which they found there beyond the legal
quantity; on the premises of Mr. Jeremiah REYNALDS, New-road, they
found 54 lbs. beyond the same quantity; on the premises of Mrs.
TREGELLES and SON, Boscawen street, they seized 200 lbs.; and on the
premises of Mr. Samuel CATER, West Bridge, 75 lbs. beyond the allowed
quantity were found and seized. In all these cases the powder seized
was forfeited to the Crown, and the parties are liable to a penalty of
2s. per lb., without power of mitigation, for transgressing the act of
parliament. On Monday last the charges were heard before the Mayor,
Mr. PADDON, and Mr. NANKIVELL, when the several parties were convicted,
and the penalties enforced. Mr. Furniss for the 130 lbs. seized, had
to pay GBP13; Mr. Jeremiah Reynalds's penalty for 52 lbs. seized, was
GBP5. (?)s.; Mrs. Tregelles and Son, for 200 lbs., paid GBP20; and Mr.
Carter's penalty for 75 lbs. seized, was GBP7. 10s. The total quantity
forfeited was 457 lbs., and the total amount of penalties inflicted was
GBP45. 14s. Any person laying an information and making a seizure is
entitled to one-half the penalty, the other moiety being paid to the
Crown. The powder was taken possession of by the police, and the
authorities have since taken the precaution to send it out of the town
and lodge it in a magazine, until the Secretary of State is made
acquainted with the seizures, and shall direct its removal. There is
reason to believe that the dealers in many towns are in the practice,
at this time of the year, of keeping more powder than the authorised
quantity, to the great danger, in case of accident, of the lives and
property of surrounding inhabitants.
CAUTION TO SEAMEN - On the 2nd instant, the "Christiana Carnall," of
Fowey, John BROKENSHAR, master, arrived in that port from London, with
a general cargo, for the Persian Gulf, the mast having been carried
away. On the 7th instant, the crew deserted the ship, but were taken
into custody, and three of them, Stephen DAVIS, John SMITH, and John
MORRIS, continuing to refuse to go the voyage, were on Saturday last,
ordered by the Rev. John KEMPE to be committed, the men declaring that
they preferred going to gaol rather than again going in the ship, they
were then committed for six weeks to Bodmin gaol with hard labour.
SUICIDE - On Saturday, Mr. BRENT, deputy-coroner for Middlesex, held
an inquest at the Turk's Head Tavern, London, touching the death of Mr.
William NATTLE aged 54, a gentleman residing at 13 Charlotte-street,
who committed suicide in his bed-room, on Friday morning last, by
cutting his throat with a razor. The deceased was a native of
Liskeard, and had formerly been in affluent circumstances but had
become connected with mining speculations which had turned out
unfortunate, and which had involved him in considerable pecuniary
difficulties for some time past. Mrs. STIMPSON, the landlady of the
house, stated that the deceased had lodged with her about two months,
and was at times very cheerful. For some time past there had been two
men waiting about the house to serve him with writs, and that fact
preyed heavily upon his mind. On Friday morning last, Mrs. Stimpson
went up as usual to serve him with shaving water, and upon opening the
door she obtained no answer to her inquiries, when she saw the room
floor covered with blood. She instantly raised an alarm, when medical
assistance was immediately procured, but upon examination of the body
by the surgeon, life was found to be entirely gone. The jury, after
hearing some further evidence, returned a verdict of suicide during a
state of temporary insanity.
ACCIDENT - On Tuesday last, at St Columb, a horse ran away with a
vehicle and broke the shafts. The Rev. S. M. WALKER, vicar of St.
Enoder, who is lame, consequently caught between the wall of a house
and the shafts, by which, we regret to say, he sustained considerable
injuries; he was severely cut abut the head and otherwise bruised, and
had his arm broken.
CORONER'S INQUESTS - The following inquests have been held before Mr.
John CARLYON, county coroner:- On Monday, at that part of the parish
of St. Budeaux which is in the county of Cornwall, on the body of James
GRANT, aged 42 years. The deceased was employed at Mr. MARE's works at
Saltash, and on Thursday last was engaged with others in rolling some
iron plates in the rolling-mill, when an instrument called a "dog" by
which he had hold of the iron plate as it was passing through the mill,
caught between the rollers, and was forced back against him, hitting
him on the groin; and knocking him down, inflicted an internal injury,
from the effects of which he died the following morning. Verdict,
"accidental death."
On Tuesday, at Lewannick, on the body of Joseph TINK, a farm labourer,
aged 65 years, who was killed on Saturday by the falling of a mow of
corn. Deceased was on the top of the mow, making it, and about seven
o'clock in the evening, as the hands were about to leave work, the mow
suddenly fell away. The deceased was thrown with his chest across
another mow-stead close by, and the sheaves fell on him. When taken
out about five minutes afterwards, he was quite dead. Verdict,
"accidental death."
22 SEPTEMBER 1854, Friday
ST COLUMB CHOIR - In connection with a beautiful church now building
at Notting Hill, London, by the Rev. Dr. WALKER, rector of St. Columb,
as a memorial to his father and mother, a College of choristers of the
above name has been founded, for the training of sixteen or twenty boys
for the purpose of performing full cathedral service daily.
CONSUMPTION OF SMOKE - A patent has been taken out by Captain MANLEY,
of Chacewater, for an arrangement for the consumption of smoke, which
has been for the last month in operation at Messrs. W. CAHILL and Co's
works, in Gray's Inn Lane, London. The invention is thus described by
a correspondent of the Builder: From the flue of the furnace, and
without any alteration either of the flue or the fire-place, a flue is
carried out horizontally, the original flue being stopped up
immediately above the junction. From the end of the horizontal portion
the flue descends. The smoke channel thus assumes the form of a Greek
H. At the top of the descending limb a jet of water is introduced
through a rose, the effect of which is to produce a current which
carries the smoke into a receptacle below, where it condenses and
floats in globules on the surface of the water. The superfluous water
passes off in a clear state, and the gases which accompany the smoke
are drawn back by a pipe into the furnace. The operation of this
simple contrivance has been found unexceptionable; it has economized
the fuel to the amount of above 50 per cent., and the product is useful
and marketable, viz., lamp black. I have reason to believe that this
invention is not palatable to some of the great producers of smoke. It
discloses too readily how the law may be enforced, without leaving them
the retort of "impossibility," "oppression," &c., &c.
ST GERMANS UNION - At a meeting of the Guardians of the poor of the
St. Germans Union, held at Torpoint on the 15th inst., Mr. and Mrs.
COCK, who formerly rented the Barton of Rame, were unanimously elected
master and matron of the workhouse of that Union in the place of Mr.
Philip STEER and Mrs. STEER, who have resigned.
LAUNCESTON UNION - At a weekly meeting held on Saturday the 16th
instant, the guardians appointed Mr. Joseph SHORT, of Launceston, and
Mr. R. DAWE, of Lewannick, Inspectors of Nuisances for this Union, for
about two months, at a salary of one guinea a week; also Mr. BROWN, of
Callington, to be medical officer, for the Stokeclimsland district, in
lieu of Mr. W. HENDER, of Callington, deceased.
MINING CASE - At the Penzance County Court, Mr. W. BALL (?),
innkeeper, of that town, sued Mr. Robert BYRON, of London, one of
Lloyds underwriters, for GBP1. 18s. 6d., the value of brandy, tobacco,
&c., furnished to North Ding Dong mine, in the parish of Madron. It
was, however, admitted that Mr. Ball had only allowed the suit to be
conducted in his name under indemnification, and that the real issue to
be tried was whether Mr. Byron was the owner of 100 shares in the mine,
or whether his repudiation of a bargain for that number of shares had
been sufficient. Mr. R. MILLETT appeared for the plaintiff, and Mr.
James PASCOE for defendant. It appeared that Mr. James PERMEWAN, of
Penzance, who is a purser and shareholder in mines in that
neighbourhood, became the proprietor of a mining sett in the parish of
Madron, which had been previously worked, and was conveyed to him with
an account-house, changing-house, &c. The mine was called North Ding
Dong, and it was proposed to re-try her by means of 1024 one-pound
shares. Mr. Permewan went to London to see shareholders, and, knowing
that Mr. Byron was interested in adjoining mines, waited on him. A
prospectus and plan were shown him, and it was agreed on that 100
shares should be transferred to him from Mr. John RICHARDS, in whose
name a majority of the shares were place in the market, and who has
since left the county. This transfer was dated the 26th March, 1853,
and was forwarded to London for Mr. Byron's ratification. He retained
it until the 23rd of April, when the transfer was returned. In the
mean time a correspondence ensued, the parties in Penzance being
desirous of completing their list of proprietors. The solicitor for
the plaintiff, however, alleged that this interval in the negotiations
was desired by Mr. Byron in order that he might watch the market, and,
if possible, turn this half-completed bargain to advantage. The same
gentleman also urged that this was not one of the catch-penny mines
which tend to drug the mining market, and that there was a time when
Mr. Permewan was in a position to have sold the shares so transferred
to Mr. Byron at a sum above that agreed on by the latter to be given.
On the other hand the bargain, as understood by Mr. Permewan, was
positively denied by Mr. Byron, who stated that the shares were sold to
him for GBP?0 and he ratified the transfer with this full
understanding. Directly a demand was made contrary to this, he
repudiated the whole transaction; and that this was understood and
acted on in Penzance according to the evidence of a young man named
(..................?), in his employ, but until recently a clerk under
Mr. Permewan. The evidence of defendant and Mr. Permewan being
directly contradictory on some points, a decision had to be arrived at
by collateral features of the case. Thus an inquiry was instituted
into the various meetings held in connection with North Ding Dong, and
as to how far Mr. Byron had been treated as a shareholder. During the
cross examination of Mr. Permewan much laughter was caused by the
circumstance that a mine meeting had been held, at which resolutions
were proposed and carried, "nm. Con," that the accounts produced were
correct and shewed a balance due to the purser, that a call of 10s. per
share should be made, and that the mine's claim on Mr. Byron should be
inferred - and a statement was issued signed by all the adventurers
present - when in reality Mr. Permewan alone attended the meeting. The
case lasted many hours. In the course of it his honour once or twice
gave an opinion that the repudiation was sufficient, according to cases
recently decided; and in the end gave defendant a verdict, with costs
of himself and witness from London.
COMMITTAL FOR FELONY - On Monday afternoon last, Mr. NASH, police
inspector at Truro, saw a woman in Boscawen Street, called Mary THOMAS,
carrying two large bundles, and knowing her character, his suspicions
were excited, and going across the street, he asked her what the
bundles contained, and she said clothing which she had received from
friends in Bristol. He took her to the station, and opening the
bundles found them to contain a large quantity of frocks, stockings,
stays, and articles of men and women's linen, and children's apparel.
The articles had been recently washed, and were then damp and wet.
Hearing that there had been robberies in the neighbourhood of Helston
on the following day, he went to Wendron and ascertained that clothing
had been stolen from miners, named GILLARD and MICHELL, and from Mrs.
PEARCE, in Wendron; and that at Helston similar articles had been
stolen from John GILL, painter, and Thomasine KNEEBONE. All these
parties identified some of their missing property amongst that found in
the bundles taken from the prisoner; and altogether eleven or twelve
persons in the neighbourhood of Wendron and Helston identified clothing
that had been stolen from them. A guano bag the prisoner was stated to
have stolen from Mrs. GILLARD's house, but the great bulk of the
articles were stolen from the hedges where the cottagers' wives had
placed them to dry. Three of those who had suffered loss, Gillard,
Michell, and Pearce, appeared before the Truro magistrates, and having
given evidence the prisoner was committed for trial on three charges of
felony.
THE EARL OF ST. GERMANS - The Lord Lieutenant of Ireland and the
Countess St. Germans intend to sojourn a few weeks at Port Eliot, the
family seat in Cornwall. Lady Louisa Ponsonby (daughter of the noble
Earl and Countess) and infant son, by the last letters from Camford,
are progressing most favourably. His Excellency the Earl and Countess
of St. Germans, accompanied by the Hon. Captain Granville ELIOT,
arrived in Dover Street, London, on Saturday, from the Viceregal Lodge,
Dublin, en route to Port Eliot.
BOCONNOC - The Hon. G. M. FORTESCUE and lady Louisa Fortescue and
family are returned to Boconnoc from a tour in the Midland Counties.
UNIVERSITY OF LONDON - At the recent examination of candidates, for
the degree of M.B. at the University of London, we find the name of Mr.
Thomas VEALE, of Roswastis, in the parish of St. Columb, who took a
first class certificate.
COAST GUARD - Commander Robert Tench BEDFORD, R.N., has been removed
from Penzance to the command of the Gravesend District, and Commander
Henry EDEN, R.N., from Kilrush, to the command of the Penzance District.
PENDENNIS GARRISON - The Pensioners are out for service at Pendennis
Castle, under the command of Captain M'Dougal.
PICTURE OF NELSON AT THE BATTLE OF ST. VINCENT - Mr. LIDSTONE, of
Plymouth, has exhibited at Truro, during the next week, the great
historical picture of Mr. Jones BARKER, representing Nelson receiving
the swords of the vanquished Spanish Officers on the quarter deck of
the "San Josef," off Cape St. Vincent, February 14, 1797. Nelson's
exploits at that great battle were amongst the most glorious in his
splendid career. The picture represents him receiving the surrender of
the Spanish officers on the capture of the magnificent ship of the
Spanish Admiral. The grouping and composition of the picture are such
as only genius could effect, and the minute details are depicted in an
admirable manner. The portrait of Nelson is compiled from the case of
his face by FLAXMAN, and from the best existing portraits of the navel
hero. The picture is a magnificent work of art, and has been greatly
admired by all who have had the opportunity of seeing it.
STABBING - On Tuesday last, at Mawnan-smith, near Falmouth, a man
named MICHELL stabbed another called NANCARVIS. The former challenged
the latter to a fight at a public house, and on Nancarvis striking
Michell with his fist, he stabbed him in three places. Michell is in
custody, but the wounded man was not able to be brought up to be
examined. The prisoner was therefore remanded.
EXHUMATION OF A MINER - The remains of John STEPHENS, a miner, better
known as "Cousin Jack Cobbler," who fell down the shaft of Pednandrea
mine at Redruth, twenty seven years ago, were buried on Sunday last at
Redruth; and so great was the excitement produced by the discovery of
his remains after so long a period, that his funeral was followed by
about four thousand persons. An account is given below of the
circumstances under which his life was lost.
FATAL ACCIDENT - Thomas Lord MULLIS, about two and half years old,
son of John Mullis, of Doublebois Farm, near Liskeard, died last week
from a scald occasioned by falling into a hot pan of milk.
CORONER'S INQUESTS - The following inquests have been held before Mr.
John CARLYON, county coroner:- On the 16th instant, at Redruth, on the
body of John STEPHENS, aged 25 years. According to the evidence of
William THOMAS, miner, it appeared that as long ago as 9th August,
1828, the deceased and his brother were employed in stripping the
shaft, and drawing up the materials in Pednandrea Mine, near Redruth,
which had ceased working about twelve months previously. About two
o'clock in the afternoon, witness assisted deceased in removing above
the mouth of the shaft, a quarter piece, which was a stay for poppet
heads. As soon as witness had cut away one end of it with a "dag", the
deceased and witness fell into the shaft together. Witness, after
falling about twelve feet, contrived to stop his further descent by
clinging with hands and feet to the sides of one of the angles of the
shaft, here he held on till a rope was sent down, which he caught hold
of and was drawn up. The deceased fell further down, with a large
quantity of rubbish; all the collar of the shaft having fallen in.
Though every exertion was made, for upwards of two months, to recover
the body, it could not be found and the shaft was then closed over. In
this state it remained, except during a short interval about fourteen
years ago, until April last, when a company was formed to resume the
workings of the mine, and on Friday last, in clearing up the 32nd
fathoms level under the adit the body of the deceased was found, lying
on the left side, at the bottom of the level. It had on a blue coat,
with metal buttons, a coarse woollen shirt, and stockings and shoes.
The body was identified by the witness THOMAS, by means of the coat and
buttons, and the jury returned a verdict of "accidental death."
Deceased was well known in the neighbourhood by the nickname of "Cousin
Jack Cobbler." It appears that Thomas, after his remarkable
preservation, on being hauled to surface, was so affected, that his
conduct was for a while like that of a madman; he ran wildly away,
apparently not knowing whither; and at length he was found in a pig's
house, when proper means were had recourse to, to recover him. The
account given by him of his preservation, would appear almost
incredible; but it was corroborated at the inquest by a respectable
witness, Mr. Anthony MICHELL, of Redruth, who was present at the time,
saw him raised, and subsequently went in search of him after he had run
away in the manner described.
COURT OF BANKRUPTCY, LONDON - Wednesday September 13, before Mr.
Commissioner FONBLENQUE - Re: BURROWS, Redruth, &c. - This was the
first meeting for the proof of debts and choice of assignees under the
bankruptcy of Francis BURROWS, of Redruth, Cornwall, draper and tailor.
Mr. HEATHER represented the petitioning creditors, Messrs BOYD and Co,
wholesale warehousemen, of Friday Street, Cheapside, who presented the
petition in bankruptcy on the 21st August last, for a debt of GBP177.
18s. 6d. The act of bankruptcy was a declaration of insolvency filed
on the 19th of August last. The total amount of the bankrupt's debts
exceed GBP2,000, but the amount of assets cannot be ascertained. The
only proof of debts admitted on this occasion was on behalf of the
petitioning creditors, and Mr. Joseph BARNICOT, of the firm of Boyd and
Co., was appointed trade assignee. The bankrupt surrendered, and
signed the declaration to speak the truth, and obtained protection from
arrest until the 11th of October next, which is fixed for the
examination of the bankrupt and the further admission of proof of debt.
The proceedings then terminated.
THOMAS NICOLLS VOSPER - Saturday, September 16, before Mr.
Commissioner HOLROYD. In re: Thomas Nicolls Vosper - The bankrupt
was a draper at Launceston, Cornwall. This was a certificate meeting.
The debts are about GBP1,200; assets about GBP800. Mr. ASHURST, for
the assignee, did not oppose the bankrupt having his immediate
certificate, but objected to one being granted of the highest class, on
the grounds of a preferential payment having been made, and the
bankrupt being a party to an alteration in his pass-book at his
banker's. Mr. Lawrence supported. His Honour said, it appeared to him
that the bankrupt was fortunate that the assignee was willing he should
have his certificate, because what had taken place as regarded the bank
had been very irregular, and to the transaction the bankrupt had been
an assenting party. The books appeared to have been well kept, and the
bankrupt had done all he could to assist in realizing the estate.
Under these circumstances, and considering the amount of assets, the
Court would grant a certificate of the second class, and he hoped for
the further the bankrupt would keep clear, and not let one creditor
take advantage over the others. Second class certificate accordingly.
29 SEPTEMBER 1854, Friday
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