| 12 August 1836, Friday Nisi Prius Tuesday, before Mr. Justice Williams - Ferrel v. Taunton, Tealor, and Nicholls; Special Jury - The plaintiff, Ferrel, resides at Falmouth, and keeps a beer-shop there. The defendants reside in Truro. Mr. Tealor [defendant] formerly kept an inn in that place, but having acquired some property he retired from business, and had lately been chosen as an alderman of the borough. The defendant Richard Taunton, who is a physician, has lately been made justice of the peace for the borough. The action is brought to recover damages for an injury which the plaintiff states he suffered, in consequence of these parties taking him into custody, on the evening of the 14th of April last, and confining him in gaol until the next day without trial. [There were three columns of verbatim testimony, which is very difficult to condense]. Mr. Tealor caused Mr. Ferrel, Smirke, and Gilbert to be taken to see Dr. Taunton [in his role of magistrate] by Constable Nicholls after the three drunkenly made "coarse and vulgar" remarks in loud voices to Mr. Tealor for quite a period of time. The plaintiffs were taken to Dr. Taunton's house, accompanied by a large crowd, where Dr. Taunton ordered they be taken to gaol without a hearing. Ferrel admitted they "resisted going along" until the Constable took out his staff. The three admitted to "being a little elevated", but denied drunkenness. Smirke was fined 6s. for being drunk; Ferrel and Gilbert were not fined. Smirke testified they had "several glasses of ale, and two glasses of gin and water each while at Mr. Knight's house". Gilbert testified he and Ferrel had spent time at the George and Dragon, and had "two beers" before they went to Mr. Knight's house. The next day, Dr. Taunton asked for an apology, but Ferrel insisted he wanted to know why they were incarcerated without trial. For the defense, Mary Cock testified Ferrel and Gilbert came to Dr. Taunton's home with a crowd of "more than 50 persons"; Ferrel and Gilbert appeared very drunk, and pushed their way into Dr. Taunton's home. It was not at a time when Dr. Taunton conducted business (as it was between 8 and 9 p.m.); he had his dressing-gown and night-cap on, and was about to sit down to supper. Constable William Jolly testified he was called to help Constable Nicholls as the crowd was so great; Gilbert "was very drunk, and Ferrel was much intoxicated. I think there were 70 persons at the door." Constable Jolly heard Dr. Taunton say "take them away, and bring them in the morning when they are sober, and I will examine them". Gilbert "could not talk sensibly." John Bond, a neighbour of Dr. Taunton, heard Ferrel say "I'm d...d if I go to prison till I have seen the magistrate!" He estimated the crowd at 100 persons. Witnesses [other than above] - Jane Dunstan, William Floyd Karkeek, Nicholas Gilbert, Thomas Scott, George Abraham Knight, William Paul. The argument was that Mr. Tealor improperly caused the defendants to be taken into custody. There was no riot, so the men should not have been taken to the gaol without a trial, once they reached the magistrate. No one was sworn, and no testimony taken by the magistrate. The men taken to jail on the basis of "a few testy statements". Lastly, that the constables should not have arrested the men without first obtaining a sworn warrant before a magistrate. "The jury, after a short consultation, found a verdict for the plaintiff - Damages, £150, which was received with astonishment by almost everyone in Court." Gilbert v. Taunton and others - This was an action brought by the first witness in the last case, against the same defendants; the cause of action being the same, and as it was to be tried before the same jury, the defendants consented to a verdict for the plaintiff, with damages of £50. These trials occupied the Court the whole of Tuesday. We are credibly informed that the defendants intend making the excessive damages the ground for a motion to obtain a rule for a new trial next term. Tremewan v Permewan - This was an action of ejectment, to recover a tenament called Trewoofe Wartha, in the parish of St. Buryan, in this county. The plaintiff claimed as heir at law of Thomas Tremewan, of St. Buryan, who died in 1765. The defendant claimed under his late uncle, James Permewan, as devisce under the will of Thomas. The question at issue between the parties was whether James Permewan took an estate for life, or an estate tail, under the will of Thomas. After the plaintiff had put in the will of Thomas Tremewan, and proved his pedigree as heir at law, and the defendant had put in a recovery suffered by James, and other documents, a nominal verdict was found for the plaintiff, and the point of law reserved to be argued in the court above. Nisi Prius Wednesday, before Mr. Justice Williams - Lawrence vs. Matthews, Special Jury [abridged version] In opening statements, it was explained the adventurer's in mines were bound to pay certain dues, either to the Duchy or the Lords of the soil; after paying them, they were entitled to the residue of the proceeds. Mr. Lawrence claimed a certain portion of these dues. This was complicated because in this jurisdiction, the Duchy claimed part of the Lord's dues. Much testimony was recorded, and much explanation as to the fine points of the law, which took two days. The Learned Judge then summed up at great length, and stated the main points for the consideration of the jury were Whether the plaintiff had received any of the profits of this mine within twenty years (it was necessary that the fact should be found by them, in some way or other). It seemed to him that there was no evidence to shew he had. The chief question, however, was whether they were satisfied that the plaintiff had made out a claim to the toll or due according to the statement of the pleas. After a short consultation, the jury found a verdict "for the plaintiff for 9 parts in 104 of the Lord's dues of all mines worked on Boscundle Common". Damages, one shilling. The Judge then said "Then you find, I suppose, that the plaintiff has not been in the receipt of dues for the last 20 years?" The foreman - "The mine does not appear to have been worked, my Lord." Judge - "I will take that verdict for the defendant on the 6th plea." Rex v. Inhabitants of Mawyan in Menage - This was a presentment of a highway, John Borlase, Esq. being the presiding magistrate, and the inhabitants of Mawgan the defendants. The presentment stated that there was a certain highway in Mawgan in Menage, that was out of repair, and that the inhabitants were bound to repair it. The defendants maintained that the highway was on the land of John Rogers, Henry Reed, and Jane James; these farmers had always repaired the road, and were bound to continue to do so. Much testimony was received regarding public use of the road, which ran from Roskinner Common to Gweek, what constituted private property, and the nature of enclosures. The foreman said "We acquit the parish with regard to the two middle parts, but find them guilty with regard to the two end parts." Judge - "I think you have got to a very sensible verdict, gentlemen". Vivian and others vs Humphries and others Special jury. [precisely as written] Upon this case being called, it was found that only six of the Special Jury on the panel had attended, and as neither plaintiff nor defendant prayed a tales, the cause could not be tried. There were no less than 50 witnesses brought from a distance of 50 miles. The Court rose at five o'clock, the business of the Assizes being concluded. Mr. Justice Williams remained at Launceston until Sunday. TRECAN Cottage Gardening Society - On Wednesday, the 27th ult, the above Society held their second annual meeting, and the day being fine, at an early hour cottagers, with their wives and families, were soon coming in all directions, bringing the produce of their respective gardens. The show-room and other temporary buildings, having been tastefully decorated by Mr. John Best, of Liskeard, with evergreens and flowers, and the grounds ornamented with fir, laurels, flags, tents, &c had a very animated and pleasing effect; while the Looe band, led by Messrs. Olver and Symons, who kindly volunteered their services, enlivened the scene with many of the most admired airs from Rossini's operas. The chair was taken at two o'clock by John Buller, Esq. of Morval. He gave an appropriate speech, promoting the welfare of the cottager by publicly rewarding industry, frugality, and good conduct. The Treasurer, Mr. John Richards, then read the list of subscribers, and drew particular attention to the meeting of the parishioners of Lanteglos, who had contributed to the benevolent purpose of rewarding the industry of the cottager, a larger sum of money than any other parish in the Hundred, which he attributed to the efforts of Admiral Carthew and the Rev. S. Smith. He also praised Messrs. Wm. and Rd. Rundle of St. Veep, who had, unsolicited, warmly espoused the cause of the Society, and had tendered subscriptions exceeding in amount that of any other yeoman; also to the parish of Lanreath, in which there were no less than 20 subscribers, most of whom were helping on the grounds this day. Capt.Walcott, R.N., Port Looe, rose to propose a vote of thanks to the ladies who had honoured them with their company that day. After this, the company partook of a cold dinner provided by Mr. James Olver, the landlord. An adjournment was then made to the chair, when the following prizes were awarded: - John Holten, brought up 14 children without parochial aid, £1.1s; - Rd. Langmaid, 9 children, £1.1s; - Ann Ley, 10 children, £1.1s. - For long servitude - " Samuel Searle, 74 years, £1.1s; - Mary Colliver, 39 years, £1.1s; - John Riddle, 36 years, £1.1s, John Bush, 32 years, £1.1s. Cottagers Prizes - For first and second Cottage Gardens - first prize, 6s. to Daniel Poad, second 2s.6d to John Oliver. [ten different combinations, unexplained; probably different parishes.] Extra prizes - 3s.6d to John Skinner; 2s.6d to William Hicks Best bunch of Pinks, 2s to Martha Pearse, second, 1s to John Climo Best brace of cucumbers, 2s.6d to Polly Broad Best Cauliflowers, 2s.6d to William Best. At a late hour in the evening, the company, which by that time exceeded a thousand persons, apparently reluctant that so pleasant a day should have come to an end, gave a last and lingering look behind...we rejoice to say we have not been aware of a single case of intemperance, or of anything to conjure a shadow of gloom on the cheerful exertions of this (beneficial and happy) Society. St. Ives - The seine-boats took their stem on Tuesday, and from the circumstance of several shoals of sprats having been seen in the bay, in the present week, we anticipate a good pilchard season. At Looe, the pilchard drivers have been very unsuccessful this week, not having taken more than from 600 to 1,000 per boat. Coroner's Inquest - On Monday last, an inquest was held, before Hosken James, Esq. at the house of William Jose, in the parish of Lesnewth, on the body of John Venning Harris, a boy about five years of age. It appeared from the evidence that the deceased was the son of Mr. John Harris, a respectable farmer of Trevennion, in the above parish, and that on Saturday morning last, one of the servants who was going for a wagon load of sand from the neighbouring parish of St. Juliot took the child with him, without the knowledge of the master. On their return home deceased was placed to sit upon the sand in front of the wagon, and while the servant was calling at the house of a butcher on the road, he fell off, and was so much injured that he died in about a quarter of an hour. Verdict, Accidental death. Deodand 1s. 19 August Advertisements The Commissioners in a fiat in Bankruptcy, awarded against Patrick MACKENNAL, of the Borough of Truro, in the county of Cornwall, Common Brewery, intend to meet on Thursday the 15th day of September next, at Eleven o'clock in the forenoon, at PEARCE's HOTEL, in the aforesaid Borough of Truro, in order to audit the accounts of the Assigners, and to make a Dividend of the Estate and Effects of the said Bankrupt; when and where the Creditors who have not already proved their debts, are to come prepared to prove the same, or they will be excluded the benefit of the said Dividend, and all claims not then proved will be disallowed and the several Creditors who have already proved, and who shall then prove their debts, are at the same time and place to assent to, or dissent from, the said Assignees compounding, settling, and adjusting such of the debts due to the Estate of the said Bankrupt, as they may in their discretion think fit. And also to take into consideration the propriety of the said Assignees proceeding against Certain Persons who have willfully concealed property belonging to the said Bankrupt's Estate against the form of the statute in such case made and provided. JAMES and HODGE, Solicitors to the Assignees Dated August 13th, 1836 To FARMERS, INNKEEPERS, and others - W. SALTER Has received instructions to SELL by AUCTION for READY MONEY ONLY, on Wednesday next, the 24th, and following Wednesday, until all is disposed of, in a Cellar on the Truro Quay, 18 Hogsheads, 5 Pipes, and 4 Puncheons of PRIME CIDER - The Sale to Commence each day at Three o'clock. Dated August 18, 1836 News Copy of the letter received from the Duchess of Kent regarding support for the Mount's Bay Breakwater and Railroad Letter from J. T. Austen, Esq. The Murderers of the Late Mr. May - Juvenile Depravity - On Tuesday last, a boy named Gibson was committed to Bodmin gaol, from St. Austell, charged with stealing bread &c from the house of Mr. J. Browne. This is the fourth time of his having been committed. Pilchard Fishery - The Mount's Bay drift-boats had tolerable catches of pilchards on Wednesday night, many of them having taken from 1000 to 40000 fine fish. A considerable number of the boats, which have been on the coast of Ireland engaged in the herring fishery, we are happy to be informed, have realized large sums by the speculation; some of them from £100 to £250 and upwards in seven to eight weeks; and several have returned within the last few days, and are now busily engaged in preparing for the pilchard season, which we hope will be a prosperous one. Quantities of fine pilchards have been selling during the week at Falmouth at 1s 6d per hundred. Breage Cottage Gardening Society - On Wednesday, the 10th instant, the second annual meeting of this society was held at Wheal Vor National School rooms, C. W. Popham, Esq. president, in the chair. All persons present agreed that the collection of vegetables was excellent. - The following prizes were awarded: For the best cultivated Plot of potatoes, not less than 10 lace[?], in the lower side of the parish, 10s to Thomas Jose, Tregunno, second 5s. to Edward Bawden, Rinsey, third, 3s. to Joseph Polkinhorne, Wheal Rib. [the questioned word certainly looks like lace] For the best cultivated Plot to potatoes, not less than 10 lace[?], in the higher side of the parish, 10s. to Elizabeth Williams, Pellor, second, 5s to William Williams, Carleen, third, 3s to Richd. Pullamountain, Broad Lane. To the Cottager of Breage that has brought up the largest Family without parochial relief, £1, to Richard Quentril, Wheal Vor; second, 10s, to Philippa Stephens, Godolphin Downs. To the Cottager who is a member of some Benefit Society, established in this Parish, who has paid money to the same, 10s to Joseph Bawden, Wheal Vor. We understand that premiums will be given next year for the Cottages which are best covered with Roses or other Creepers, provided that the dung-pit be not in front of the door. Awful Accident - On Friday night week, a fatal accident occurred to a 23 year-old man named George Hurard, a small farmer of the parish of Georgeham, North Devon. The deceased had been to Barnstaple, and left the town slightly intoxicated. He spent further time at Braunton and "drank to still-further excess". He was found by two gentlemen at half-past nine between Braunton and Georgeham lying in a hedge with a dreadful wound in the back of his head. Being insensible and speechless, he was immediately conveyed home, where he lay in the same state till Sunday morning, when he died. A coroner's inquest was held on Monday, with the verdict of "Accidental death". It was said that the deceased exhibited money in the amount of £10 when he was in the inn in Braunton, but £2 was found on his person when picked up, giving rise to rumor he had been robbed and murdered, but there is not sufficient evidence to bear out that accusation. It is thought he fell off his horse and hit his head on a stone. The deceased has left an afflicted wife and three very young children to mourn his untimely death. Cricket Match [from a Correspondent] - On Tuesday last, a friendly cricket match was played at St. Austell between eleven members of the club in that town, and eleven from the Fowey club. The weather was exceedingly fine, and the attendance numerous. - Results - First inning Fowey 92 - 41 second inning 134 - First inning St. Austell 65 (xx) 138 - The Fowey club winning with two wickets to go. The play of the St. Austell club was excellent; when we consider that they are the junior club, and have never played a match with another club before, and also take into account the acknowledged fame of their opponents, we think that no one will wonder at their being beaten, but rather wonder how they got on as well as they did. One circumstance tended to mar in some degree the unanimity which generally prevailed. The St. Austell club being disappointed of their umpire, they engaged a person on the ground, who, unknown to them, had offered two to one on their opponents. His partiality unfortunately was not discovered until the end of the first innings, when he was removed and his place supplied by a more worth individual. We withhold the name of the person who thus conducted himself, in the hope that he so deeply regrets his unmanly proceedings as to prevent him from acting so again, without further exposure. After the match had been decided, the parties adjourned to the White Hart Inn, where an excellent dinner was provided in Mrs. Price's best style, which is a sufficient guarantee that it was all that could be desired. The combatants, having done ample justice to the good things provided and spent the evening comfortably, separated at a late hour highly gratified. Tywardreath Cricket Club - On Tuesday the 9th instant, the anniversary of this club was held, when the weather being very fine, a large concourse of people assembled on the ground, to witness the athletic sport with which they appeared to be highly gratified. The play was excellent, and the prize well contested, much dexterity and skill being exhibited by the players; and the pleasures of the day were not a little heightened by the attendance of the Royal Cornish Band. On leaving the ground, the members, preceded by the band, walked in procession to the New Inn, where an excellent supper of the old English fare was served up in Mr. Polkinghorne's best style. The evening was spent with the greatest harmony and conviviality, the band continued to play favourite airs, and the company separated about twelve o'clock, highly pleased with their afternoon's festivity. Book Review - The Mining Review and Journal of Geology, conducted by Henry English, Esq., No. VIII, Simpson, London - Three hundred and fifty pages; contain essays on a dozen subjects connected with mining. Mr. Burr has given "a very, very good paper" on metalliferous and mineral deposits, in many of the details of which we fully concur, whilst there are some to which we cannot subscribe. "Many contemporaneous veins occur in the mining districts of Cornwall, some of which are metalliferous, being chiefly productive of tin. The most remarkable instance of their occurrence is in the neighbourhood of St. Austell, in the granite tract to the north-east of the town. The granite here is of a peculiar character; it contains a large proportion of feldspar, generally in a state of decomposition and but little mien. This rock is traversed in some places by numerous small veins containing tin, and having all the characters of contemporaneous veins. Numerous workings have been carried on upon these veins, one of which is the remarkable excavation, Carclaze Mine." Mr. Burr might have gone further and said a very similar spot occurs at Ballaswidden, in St. Just, where the proportion of feldspar is by no means unusually large; and of similar small strings at Wheal Music Mine in Saint Agnes, where there is an excavation resembling, but on a small scale, that at Carclaze, but with this difference - the veins contain ores of copper. It will thus be seen that tin is not the only metal which occurs in numerous small veins; nor is it requisite that the granite should abound with feldspar, for Wheal Music is worked in slate. Numerous attempts have been made, but with little success, to draw distinctions between the characters of small and large metalliferous veins - the former being supposed contemporaneous with the rock, the latter of posterior origin. Mr. Burr has not met with better fortune than his predecessor in making this evident; for there is not that we know, a single character possessed by one that does not occur in the other; and in this opinion we are satisfied ninety-nine in a hundred of the miners in this county will concur. Mr. Burr again appears "on the occurrence of the precious metals in Great Britain", giving an excellent summary of the produce of various parts of the kingdom, among which Cornwall claims a considerable eminence. He observes "The total quantity of silver produced by the mines of Great Britain is not, perhaps, very accurately known, being derived from such fluctuating and scattered sources, but may, I believe, at the present time, be estimated at about 12,000 or 13,000 pounds troy, and may therefore amount in value to nearly £40,000." There is a very short abstract of a lecture on "Improvements in Mining" by Mr. John Taylor... "At first a bushel of coal raised but 5,000,000 pounds of water a foot high; now several engines raise nearly 80,000,000; and one is said for a short period to have raised 125,000,000 - that of Messrs. West and Petherick, at the Fowey Consols and Lanescot Mines. So that one bushel of coal now does as much work as sixteen used to do." A geological survey of the Carn Menelis district, Cornwall, is afforded by Mr. Thomas, whose numerous and very valuable labours on similar subjects are so well known. Among the notices there are several short articles of very great interest, with which we shall occasionally enrich our pages; and on taking leave of the work, we hope we many expect the future numbers to appear with greater regularity than Mr. English has heretofore preserved, and we cordially congratulate him and public on the increasing value of the publication. 26 August Advertisements Truro Quay Dues - To Be Let for one year, from the 19th day of November next, the QUAY DUES of the Borough of Truro, (exclusive of the Anchorage) now in the occupation of Mr. James Gatley. The Tenant or his Deputy to undertake the Office of Quay Master, and to keep and leave the Crane and Shed on the Quay in good order and repair. SEALED TENDERS, stating the utmost rent that will be given, to be delivered to the Mayor on or before the 29th September next, shortly after which the person whose offer is accepted will have notice thereof. All further particulars may be known on application to MR HOSKEN JAMES, Town Clerk, Truro, August 25, 1836 News - Status of War in Spain - quite a long article - Louis the Fat, of France - details on the attempt on his life Local News Falmouth Regatta - This Regatta, agreeably to announcement,commenced on Tuesday, and although the morning was ushered in with rain, it fortunately cleared off before the starting of any of the boats; at the same time, a fine breeze sprang up from the westward, when the harbour presented a most lively scene from the many vessels in port (including ships of war) all being richly decorated with colours, and what added to the interest of the scene, was the immense concourse of spectators who unanimously and repeatedly testified their gratification during the progress of the race, and particularly at the masterly and skilful manner with which the winners managed their boats. First Day - The first class boats commenced this day's sport, and the first prize was won by the "Jackdaw" of Falmouth; second, the "Charlotte" of Plymouth; third, the "Lady of the Lake" of Penzance; beating the "Water Sprite" of Falmouth, the Industry of Falmouth, the Triad of St. Mawes, and the ... of Falmouth. The prizes were two silver cups and a set of colours. Five of the third class boats started for the prizes of two silver cups and a set of colours. The first prize was won by the "Fairy Queen" of Penzance, and the other boats came in as follows: the "Leveret of Looe, the "Ondine" of Falmouth, the "Stag" of Falmouth, and the "Turk" of Falmouth. [Other boats competing were from Falmouth, Truro, Pill, Penzance, and Looe. Copy was smudged.] The four-oared boats afterwards started, and returned in the following order: Loom, Fox, True Blue, Young Reindeer. Four other boats started, but were distanced. This race completed the day's sport, and a display of fireworks took place on the Moor, in the evening, under the direction of Mr. Gyngell. Second Day - The morning proved particularly fine, with a fresh breeze from the N.E. The vessels for the subscription cup and the purse of seven sovereigns, having taken their stations, started at eleven. The first prize was won by the "Friendship" of Falmouth.... There were also watermen's races, and a gig and punt chase, which were highly diverting. A set of women, brought from Saltash by the "Sir F. Drake", rowed and steered a wherry, which excited much interest, and a liberal subscription was entered into for xxxxx. [prizes?] Singular Circumstance - About two years ago, John Binney, a fisherman of St. Ives, when fishing in St. Ives Bay, caught a small ray, and not considering it of sufficient value to offer for sale, he marked the initials of his name with a knife on the belly of the fish, and threw it back into the water. On Monday last, the same ray was caught by some of our fishermen off Cape Cornwall, nearly full grown, with the identical initials, marked by John Binney, about six inches in length, and clearly defined. The fish is in the possession of Wm. Bazeley, jun. Esq. of St. Ives. Caution - We understand that base coin, to a considerable extent consisting principally of half-crowns and shillings, is in circulation in and near Helston, and that there is good reason to suppose that the pieces are made by persons traveling through the county with the mixed metal, stamped Dixon and Co. of Sheffield. Persons of the worst character are employed to put the coin in circulation, by purchasing some trifle, and getting a considerable sum of good money back in change from the unsuspicious vender, which is divided among the rogues. Intimation has been given by the Solicitor of the Mint, and as the parties are narrowly watched, we hope they will speedily be detected and receive the punishment they so richly deserve. Fatal Accidents - On Wednesday morning last, a lad about 14 years of age of the name of Phillips, whilst engaged at his work in the Cornish Copper Company's Iron Foundry at Hayle, unfortunately got entangled in the machinery, by which he was so injured that he died almost immediately. On Tuesday last, a child about five years of age, son of Mr. Robert Oxnam, brewer, was amusing himself with some other children in a field in Tredinnick Lane, near this town, when he fell into a well nine fathoms deep, and was drowned. An instant alarm was given by his play fellows, but the body was not recovered till life was extinct. Educational News - At a recent examination at Woolwich, for the admission of young gentlemen into the Royal Military Academy (the first which has taken place under the new regulations) Mr. W. R. Gichard, son of Edward Gichard, Esq. of Penryn, who was among the successful candidates, recommended himself, we are informed, by his proficiency in classical and mathematical learning, to the special approbation of the Board of Examiners. Goran Haven - The three seans belonging to this place are all shot. The "Friendly Society" took about 50 hogsheads last Friday, and the new sean also shot, but unfortunately caught on a rock, and was obliged to be hauled up again. We are happy to see an improved feeling amongst the seaners at this port, the whole of them having agreed to act together, which, no doubt, in an unsheltered place like this, will be to their advantage, in case of the recurrence of bad weather. St. Ives - There was a fine prospect of pilchards here on Tuesday, several shoals having been seen in the Bay, while the vessels from Wales, and the boats of the line fishing, discovered several large shoals on the coast. The drift-boat, the only one at present on that fishing, brought in, on Wednesday morning, 2,000 remarkable fine pilchards, and had it not blown a gale of wind from the N.E., it is believed that the seans would have shot. All parties at this port are on the tip-toe of expectation, and we hope our next publication will announce some fine shoals having been taken. We understand that Messrs. Bolitho and Co. of Penzance, have opened a branch bank at St. Ives, and that Messrs. Boase, Grenfell, and Co., of Penzance, intend to open a branch bank there also in a few days. Mevagissey - Twenty-one seans are afloat from this place, several of which shot last week, and two of them caught more than 100 hogsheads between them; the others had but few, which were sold fresh. The drift-boats have been very successful; one of them having taken 13,000 fine fish at one catch. The fish are most excellent, such not having been caught since 1799. Great activity prevails, and all persons are anxiously expecting, on the next Spring, for the appearance of fish, as large quantities have been seen off. Mount's Bay - On Saturday evening last, large quantities of pilchards made their appearance in the Bay, and the Vigilant sean, belonging to Messrs. Davy and Co. enclosed about 250 hhds. of very fine fish. On the Monday evening following, the same sean enclosed a similar quantity, and another sean belonging to this party enclosed a large shoal at Gunwalloe, 300 hhds of which are cellared in fine condition. Several other seans have shot night after night, some of which unfortunately missed large bodies of fish, and others have been very successful. About 2,000 hhds., it is supposed, are cellared, and some seans are now in the water, while there is still an appearance of fish in the Bay. The driving-boats have also been very successful. On Saturday and Sunday last, there were about 100 hogsheads of pilchards taken at Coverack, about 40 at Porthallow, and about 50 at the Lizard. Some catches have also been made at Mullion, but the particulars have not reached us. Accident - On Tuesday evening last, a little boy, son of William Curnow, carrier, whilst playing with some other boys on the first floor of beams of the new Market-House at Penzance, his foot slipped, and he fell on some stones below, by which his skull was dreadfully fractured. Medical aid was immediately procured, but there is not the slightest hope of his recovery. Coroner's Inquest - On Monday last, an inquest was held before Hosken James, Esq. coroner, at the dwelling-house of Richard Harris, innkeeper, in the parish of Feock, on the body of James Waisley, then and there lying dead. It appeared from the evidence, that the deceased, who was 20 years of age, was one of the crew of three men belonging to the barge called "The Trelissick". On Friday, the 12th instant, when they arrived in the barge at Tornaware(?), in the Truro river, on their way from Tresillian to Devoran with a cargo of iron ore for Wales, deceased had taken the helm at the request of the Captain, who went off a short distance in the boat; and in putting the barge about, some rope attached to the boom got round his legs, and after throwing him upon the deck with great force, drew him into the water. The Captain immediately pulled back to his assistance, but the deceased sunk instantly without making the least noise or alarm, in consequence, as is supposed of having been rendered insensible by the violence with which he was thrown on the deck. The body was found on Sunday last, floating in Falmouth Harbour, not far from the spot where the accident happened, after having been searched for nine days. Verdict, Accidental death. Previous page {end} |