| 21 October 1836, continued CORONER'S INQUESTS On Friday last, an inquest was held before Hosken James, Esq. at the dwelling house of James Merrifield, innkeeper, in the parish of St. Stephens, on the body of James Sawle, about 19 years of age, who worked as a kibble filler at Yelland's Shaft, in East Wheal Strawberry Mine, in St. Stephens. It appeared from the evidence, that on the previous Wednesday evening, between six and seven o'clock, deceased left the changing house at the mine to go to his work; but not having arrived in proper time, search was made for him, and in about an hour he was found quite dead at the bottom of an old shaft which lay near the path from the changing house to where he worked. The depth he had fallen was about 24 fathoms; and as the weather was very tempestuous, it was supposed he was blown into the shaft. We cannot dispose of this case without calling the attention of adventurers and agents to the propriety of either filling up old shafts when no further required, or of fencing them round to prevent those fatal accidents which for want of such necessary precaution have frequently occurred in the mining districts of this and other counties. Verdict, accidental death. An inquest was held at Falmouth Friday last, before W. Genn, Esq. Coroner, on the body of Matthew Pascoe, aged 85 years, of St. Just in Roseland. The deceased was the owner of a market boat, and went over as was his custom with passengers &c. He was taken suddenly ill in the shop of Mr. Hawk, baker, and continued in an insensible state for some hours, when he breathed his last. Verdict, died by the visitation of God. On Friday last, a man called Hocking, in the employ of Messrs. Allen, brewers, Falmouth, who slept in a house at the brewery, was found by one of the other workmen leaning across a barrel insensible; and on his being removed to his bed-room, and medical assistance procured, it was found there was no chance of his recovery. His face was cut and had been bleeding in two places; he was totally deprived of speech, and after lingering for the day he expired. An Inquest was held on the body on Saturday morning, when it appeared that he had been seen between ten and eleven o'clock on the Thursday night, and it is believed he must have gone round the different parts of the brewery to see that things were safe as was his custom before retiring to bed, and accidentally fallen through a trap door, as the lantern was found with the candle extinguished, and several empty barrels were thrown about as if he by his fall had displaced them He was a steady man, and much respected by his employers. Verdict, accidental death. CORNWALL MICHAELMAS SESSIONS These Sessions commenced on Tuesday last, at Bodmin. The court was opened about ten o'clock; and after the act against riotous assemblages, and the King's proclamation for the encouragement of piety and virtue, and for preventing and punishing of vice, profanation, and immorality had been read by the clerk of the peace, the Chairman addressed the Grand Jury .....[Included in the speech were references to an Act to prevent a previous conviction from being given in evidence before a Jury, except when evidence to character is given. Also mentioned, an Act for enabling persons indicted of Felony to make their defense by counsel or attorney. Included in that act, Prisoners may see the depositions, against them, at time of trial. jw] After the accounts of the different persons employed by the county had been inspected, the following prisoners were tried: George Barnes, 24, committed August 20, 1836, by John Scobell, Esq. charged with stealing a quantity of coals, the property of the adventurers of Boscaswell Downs Mine, in the parish of St. Just. There were several witnesses called to prove the robbery, but as they failed to prove that the stolen property belonged to the adventurers, the prisoner was acquitted. Philippa Cock, 19, committed Oct 3, 1836, by J. K. Lethbridge, Esq. charged with stealing a silk neckerchief, the property of Charles Wadge; and a cotton apron, the property of Mary Wadge. There were two indictments preferred against this prisoner, but as the facts on either could not be clearly proved she was acquitted. Margaret Jewell, 15, committed Sept. 15, 1836, by M. G. Cregoe, Esq. charged with stealing about four yards of lace, the property of Ann Stribley. ....on being asked by the constable, she (prisoner) positively denied having seen the lace, but afterwards went upstairs with the constable and took a cap out of her bonnet, to which some lace was sewn, saying "here, John, here it is. I took it from Mrs. Stribley". Verdict, Guilty. Sentence, to be imprisoned for one week. Richard Stanton, on bail, indicted for stealing a drag chain, the property of Thomas Solomon, of Camelford. The prisoner is a small farmer near Camelford, who bears a very good character; and as the prosecutor could not distinctly prove theft, the prisoner was acquitted. WEDNESDAY, Oct. 19 - John Burnard, on bail, indicted on a charge of stealing two oars, the property of the adventurers of Carnon Mine. Dr. Rodd and R. Johns, Esq. gave the prisoner a very excellent character, and the Jury returned a verdict of not guilty. John Stevens, 48, committed August 6,1836, charged with stealing a watch, two keys, and a seal, the property of Ralph Rowe, blacksmith, of Redruth. It appeared that the prosecutor on the 3rd of August last, left his watch hanging at the head of the bed, about nine o'clock in the morning. On going to bed, he found his watch wanting. In consequence of a conversation between him and his wife, he went in pursuit of the prisoner, but could not find him. Thomas Jane was called, who proved that he is a labourer, and was working on the highway between Redruth and Truro on the 3rd of August, and saw prisoner coming in the direction from Redruth. The prisoner came up, sat down, and asked witness if he would buy a watch, which he produced. Witness agreed to meet the prisoner in Truro, which he did, and bought the watch of prisoner for 30s. On the Friday following, a constable of Truro came to him, and asked him if he had bought a watch lately. Witness said he had, and the watch and appendages were given to the constables, which they produced in court, and which the prosecutor identified his property. Verdict, Guilty. Sentenced to imprisonment for six months at hard labour. Samuel Evens, charge with stealing, in the borough of Penryn, a brown silk purse, containing two half-crowns and three shillings, the property of Elizabeth Jenkin. The facts of this case were clearly proved against the prisoner, and the Jury found him Guilty. Sentenced to transportation for seven years. George Gibson, 21, committed August 16th, by Thos. Scott Smyth, Clerk, on a charge of having entered the dwelling-house of John Brown, Gentleman, in the parish of St. Austell, and stole therefrom a quantity of bread. Guilty; this is the fourth time this prisoner has been in gaol. Sentenced to be transported for seven years. Wm. Jones and Mary Bell, committed August 27, 1836 by E. Turner, Esq. charged on oath with having stolen in the parish of St. Allan, one winnowing sheet, and other articles, the property of John Brown. The case having been clearly proved, the Jury returned a verdict of guilty against both prisoners. William Jones, alias Somerset, to be imprisoned for six months at hard labour. Mary Bell, to be imprisoned for three months at hard labour. James Tippett, on bail, indicted for stealing some leather, the property of Richard Gatley, a shoe-maker of St. Columb. The prisoner was a very respectable young man belonging to St. Columb, and bore a very good character, and as the theft was not clearly proved, the Jury returned a verdict of not guilty. Thomas Sincock [Warren], on bail, indicted for stealing a duck, the property of John Sincock, of Camborne. The evidence introduced in this case clearly proved the prisoner's guilt, and the Jury returned a verdict accordingly. [Sentence not shown. However, there is a sentence for THOMAS WARREN, to be imprisoned for nine months at hard labour. Perhaps the reporter transposed the surnames of the prisoner and prosecutor in the first posting. jw] John Jeffery, 19, committed Sept 27, 1836, by Thos. Scott Smyth, Clerk, charged on oath with having stolen a pair of shoes, the property of John Hore. The Jury, after a long hearing of the case, found the prisoner guilty. Sentence, to be imprisoned for six months at hard labour. 28 October CORNWALL MICHAELMAS SESSIONS William Goldsworthy, 36, charged on oath with having stolen, at the borough of Helston, one small shawl, the property of Catherine Pascoe. Guilty, to be imprisoned one month at hard labour. John Dawe, 16, charged on oath with having stolen, at the parish of Calstock, a silk handkerchief and a small frock, the property of Joseph Protor and others. Acquitted. John Climo, 16, on bail, indicted for stealing a sheaf of oats, the property of Mr. W. G. Blamey. Guilty, to be imprisoned 14 days. Thomas Rundel, 24, charged on oath with having feloniously stolen, from the dwelling-house of William Merrifield, a watch, watch chain, seal, and key. Guilty - to be transported for 7 years. Joseph Prophet, 50, charged on oath with having feloniously stolen a quantity of potatoes, the property of Thomas Bridgman. Guilty - to be imprisoned for three months hard labour. Thomas James Gard, 34, charged on oath with having stolen a pair of shoes, the property of Richard Cowling; and further charged with stealing a hammer, the property of Robert Cowling. Guilty - to be imprisoned one month at hard labour. John Robins and Joseph Trebilcock, indicted for cutting and maiming 50 apple trees, the property of Humphry Williams, Esq. No bill. Elizabeth Trestrain, on bail, indicted for stealing one night cap, one hymn book, and other articles, the property of Richard Rickard. Guilty - to be imprisoned for three weeks. Richard Cossentine, and Charles Barnacot, indicted for stealing 40 nails, the property of Samuel Bone and others. No bill. Richard Cossentine, indicted for stealing a grate, the property of Samuel Bone. Guilty - to be imprisoned for three months at hard labour. Maria Searle, indicted for stealing a bonnet, the property of Charles Pickard. Acquitted. Nicholas Marshall, indicted for stealing a shirt, two cotton handkerchiefs, and a pair of cotton stockings, the property of Nicholas Pascoe. Guilty - to be privately whipped and discharged. MISDEMEANORS John Trevail, 36, charged on oath with having kept, within the last three months, a house of ill-fame, in the parish of Madron. Guilty - to be imprisoned for nine months at hard labour. Nancy Crewes, 24, charged with having been delivered of a female bastard child, on the 2nd of September last, and unlawfully endeavouring to conceal the birth of the said child. Guilty - to be imprisoned for twelve months at hard labour. William Lucas, 26, charged on oath with having violently and feloniously assaulted Mary Reed, on the public highway near Callington, with an intent to violate her person. He further stands charged with a felony, of stealing an umbrella, the property of the above named Mary Reed. Guilty on both indictments - on the first charge, to be imprisoned for fourteen days; on the second charge, to be transported for seven years. BREACHES OF THE PEACE Peter Rickard, Edward Thomas, and Hanibal Cradell, committed for want of sureties in a breach of the peace. Discharged. Stephen Trevena, committed for want of sureties in a breach of the peace, toward Abraham Collins. Guilty - to be imprisoned for twelve months at hard labour. PENZANCE QUARTER SESSIONS On Friday last, the General Quarter Sessions of the Peace for this town were held in the Grammar School, before Walter Coulson, Esq. Recorder, and the Mayor and Justices. The Recorder addressed the Grand Jury at some length, and pointed out the law very clearly as bearing upon the several cases about to be brought before them. The Grand Jury retired, and having found true bills against the following persons, they were placed at the bar and tried: Juvenile Depravity - On Tuesday evening, the 13th instant, about nine o'clock, as the shop of Mr. Tonkin, grocer, Penzance, was left unoccupied for a short time, a boy named Tresidder, who, no doubt had been watching for an opportunity, went into it, put out the lights, and took the till from its place in the counter, with an intention, of course, of either clearing it of its contents or of carrying it off; but fortunately as he was coming from behind the counter, one of Mr. Tonkin's family made their appearance, and discovered him. He was immediately taken into custody, and lodged in the police-office for the night; and after an examination the following morning, was sent to the town prison to take his trial for the offense at the quarter sessions for the borough on Friday. The young rogue has several times been detected in similar offences and has been more than once imprisoned. - Guilty, to be imprisoned in the house of correction and kept to hard labour. Wm. Beard and John Hosking, charged with breaking into the shop of Elizabeth Maddern and taking the money out of the till, amounting to £10.15s and some other articles. Guilty, 12 months imprisonment at hard labour. [This robbery was described in the W. Briton earlier. It was suspected the arrest of these gentlemen would clear up several robberies in the town. jw] S. Curnow, charged with getting goods from Mr. James, ironmonger, under false pretenses. Guilty, nine months imprisonment at hard labour. Henry Goodfellow, charged with taking a chest of clothes from the possession of Mr. Carberry, in whose hands it had been placed by the owner, under a false name. Guilty, nine months imprisonment at hard labour. After the business of the Sessions had closed, the recorder, with the Mayor and the Town Council, repaired to the Union Hotel, where they were joined by several gentlemen of the town, and partook of an excellent dinner, including turtle, venison, and every delicacy of the season, served up in Mr. Pearce's best style. The company separated highly delighted with their good cheer, and with the good feeling manifesting on the occasion. FALMOUTH QUARTER SESSIONS On Wednesday, the Quarter Sessions of the Peace for this town were held, when the Mayor and Council, accompanied by the new recorder, Thomas Paynter, Esq. walked from Pearce's to the Town-hall. There were three prisoners only for trial, and in one case the prosecutor did not appear. The first prisoner tried, called Collins, was charged with stealing wearing apparel from his lodgings. The charge was clearly proved by the keeper of the house, and by Mrs. Isaac, who bought the articles; but a circumstance occurred which it was thought by some would have been fatal to the case. On the Jury returning from the room to which they retired, it was found there were thirteen instead of twelve, when the attorney who defended the prisoner, moved the Court to arrest judgment and acquit his client. This was over-ruled by the recorder, who stated the Learned Gentleman was out in his opinion, as the thirteenth man was not sworn. He had been called there as a juryman, but followed them into the room as one of their number, by which he had committed a misdemeanor, but it could not affect the prisoner at the bar. Guilty. Six month's imprisonment. The second prisoner was a woman called Larkham, charged with stealing an old gown. The case was proved by the party to whom the article belonged, and the prisoner was found guilty. To be imprisoned a fortnight. After the business of the Court was over, the Mayor, ... Cornish, Esq., gave a splendid dinner to the Recorder, Town-Council, and a select circle of friends. ADVERTISEMENTS KELLOW'S - Cheap and Expeditious mode of Travelling, through Cornwall, by the Red Rover Omnibus, From Weakley's Hotel, Devonport. W. Kellow returns his sincere thanks to the Public for their past favors, and begs to inform them that for their better accommodations he now runs ever alternate Day from Weakley's Hotel, Devonport, MONDAYS, WEDNESDAYS, and FRIDAYS, at Eight o'clock in the morning; passing through and calling at the New Inn, Torpoint; London Inn, Liskeard; King's Arms, Lostwithiel; Queen's Head, St. Austell; Seven Stars, Truro; Commercial Inn, Camborne, and arrives at Farquharson's Western Hotel, Penzance, in the Evening at Eight o'clock. Starting from thence every TUESDAY, THURSDAY, and SATURDAY, at Six in the Morning, called at the above-named places, and arrives at Devonport at Six in the Evening, completing the journey in TWELVE HOURS. For the better accommodation of the Public, a Conveyance will leave the Market House Inn, Plymouth, at a quarter of Seven, arriving at Weakley's Hotel, Devonport, in time for the OMNIBUS leaving at eight o'clock. W. KELLOW begs further to inform the public of his mode of running his various STAGE WAGGONS From the Seven Stars, Truro, to the New Inn, Torpoint .....[times omitted] W.K's Branch Waggon takes to and from the above Waggons from Liskeard on to the Bull's Head Inn, Callington, and the Queen's Head Inn, Tavistock .... In time to meet the Truro Waggons, where they arrive in time to meet other Conveyances to all parts of the West. Vans from St. Austell to Truro daily as usual. N.B. Good delivered immediately on the arrival of the Waggons. Post-horses and Carriages to be had for all parts of Cornwall and Devon. W.K. has spared no expense in his various Conveyances for the comfort of all classes of Travellers, and hopes by keeping Careful Drivers and strict attention to orders, to merit a continuance of their support. PILCHARD NETS Picked Up At SEA - PICKED UP, on the 3rd of August last, by the Schooner SANDWICH BAY, of Dartmouth, P. STEWART, master, between Falmouth and the Deadman Point, about ten miles from Land, FIVE PILCHARD NETS - The Owner or Owners may have them restored by proving the Property, and paying reasonable charges, on application as above. Dartmouth, Oct. 6, 1836 For Biliousness, Costiveness, Giddiness, Sick Head Ache, Indigestion, Pain in the Stomach, Side, Wind, Asthma, Short Breath, Worms, Gout, Scurvy, and to prevent the procreation of Fever, or Diseases by sea or land; one Pill a day preserves health. By authority of His Majesty, King Charles the First, his Physician, Dr. Patrick Anderson's GRANA ANGLICA, prepared by his descendants for 200 years. The original and only genuine Scotch pills in the world. Desirable Freehold Inn, Fish Cellars, and Premises, in Mousehole - To be sold at AUCTION, on WEDNESDAY, the 2nd day of November next, by Four o'clock in the Afternoon, at the Three Tuns Inn, in the Town of Penzance, with immediate possession, the FEE SIMPLE and INHERITANCE of all that Desirable INN, called the "FISHERMAN'S ARMS" - With the Commodious FISH CELLARS and other PREMISES belonging and adjoining thereto, conveniently situated in the Village of Mousehole, in the Parish of PAUL, and late in the occupation of Mr. Walter Jenkin. The Premises are substantially built of Stone, and covered with Slate, and are in complete repair. For viewing the Premises and other particulars, apply to Messrs RICHARDS and MILLETT, Solicitors, Penzance - Dated October 20, 1836 CORNWALL TIN SMELTING COMPANY, and IRON FOUNDRY - Capital, £100,000 in 10,000 Shares, of £10 each. Deposit £1 per share. The arrangements for this long-desired undertaking being now complete, applications for Shares may be made, and further information obtained, at the Office of Mr. G. GILLSON, Truro, and at the residences of the undermentioned persons. Mr. H. S. Stokes, Truro, Messrs M. & A. Concanen, St. Agnes, Mr. Edward Concanen, Farm, near Helston, Mr. Bennett Johns, Bodilly, Wendron, Mr. Thomas Kittow, Browda, Linkinhorne, near Callington, Mr. George Geach, jun, St. Austell, Mr. C.S. Edsall, Truro, Mr. Thomas Pearce, Penryn, Mr. Cresswell, Plymouth, Mr. Trenery, Redruth, Mr. Spry, Chacewater, Captain William Bennetts, Bissoe-bridge, Mr. Spry, Bodmin - The principles on which this Company have been formed, will enable the Directors, consistently with the fair interests of the Shareholders, to deal with the Mine Adventurers, and the Labouring Streamer, upon terms which will yield them greater advantages than any they have hitherto enjoyed. H. Wheeler, Secretary NEWS - Holland - Dutch Minister's budget proposal; no tax reduction - Paris - discovery of a conspiracy to blow up the Tuilleries - Lima - discussion regarding their new president's efforts at foreign relations - Ireland - Church and Poverty legislation - An Act for Registering Births, Marriages, Deaths (continued) - Notice re Truro, Redruth and Penzance Railway Company, with a breakwater at Penlea Point, Mount's Bay; will ask Parliament for a bill to make this line. It is intended to join the London, Exeter, and Falmouth rail line. LOCAL NEWS Spots on the Sun - On Monday, the 17th instant, the weather being foggy, an inhabitant of Goran Haven observed a spot on the sun about noon. His report excited general attention, when several persons with the assistance of a telescope, discovered 16 or 17 spots scattered over nearly the whole of the sun's disc. On the eastern lower limb, there was a cluster of seven or eight spots, the largest of which was of considerable size, of a rugged irregular triangular shape, and visible to the naked eye. The others were only small specks, and continued visible at intervals as the rays of the sun were choked by the light fog, until night. SCILLY - Oct 18 - For nearly a fortnight past, the weather has been very stormy, with much rain; but, on Wednesday night, the gale increased to a hurricane. The wildness of the sea was truly awful, much damage was done to several boats belonging to the different islands; many houses were partially unroofed; and general consternation prevailed. Towards morning, however, the storm moderated considerably. The excessive violence of the late gales, detained the Scilly Packet at Penzance above a week beyond her usual time, to the great inconvenience of many. A larger and more commodious packet is much wanted. During the storm of Wednesday evening, a schooner called the "Minerva" Francis Hickes, of St. Ives, master, laden with wool, from Spain, bound for Bristol, struck on one of the western rocks near Crebawithen, and went down instantly. The master and crew were drowned with the exception of one man, a Genoese, who saved himself by springing from the bowsprit on a rock, where he remained all night in a pitiable state. He was taken off next morning at great risk, by a St. Agnes' boat, and has experienced every humane attention. The brig "Experiment" of and from Newfoundland, for Poole (her first voyage) with oil and fish, was discovered on Friday morning last, dismasted, waterlogged, and drifting on the tide. She was boarded by some St. Agnes men, who found three poor creatures in a deplorable condition, having been without food and shelter since the previous Wednesday, when the vessel was upset by the storm, and the master (Richard Bransfield, of Newfoundland) mate, and four seamen, were drowned in the cabin and forecastle. The brig was subsequently brought into St. Mary's pool, and the bodies of the six unfortunate men were decently interred, being accompanied to their graves by nearly two hundred respectable persons, who evinced the deepest sympathy on the melancholy occasion. The deceased were all young men, and unmarried. Part of the stern of a vessel was washed ashore at Porth Hellick (St. Mary's) last week, on which was painted the name "John Dunlap". It is singular, but true, that the late gales did not extend far to the westward. Two West Indiamen were spoken with yesterday (the 17th instant) about seven leagues off the Islands, who had performed the voyage with all sails set (including royals) having experienced the most favourable weather. CAUTION - On Monday evening, the 10th instant, two men belonging to St. Mary's went off in a small boat to put the master of a schooner on board his vessel, in the pool. Whether they were previously intoxicated or no, has not been clearly ascertained; but it appears that in addition to a glass of grog, they received from the captain a bottle of spirits, which lead to such incapacity or mismanagement that the boat was driven on some rocks, and much broken. The younger man, named William Tregarthen, aged about 25 years, escaped with many wounds and contusions; but the elder (William Mortimer, more commonly called "Billy Baltic", aged 50 years) was drowned. He was buried on the following Thursday, on which occasion a great number of people assembled to hear a "Sermon on Drunkenness" by the Rev. George Woodley, who in an animated discourse (from Issiah xxiv.9) pointed out the dreadful consequences of a crime now so generally prevalent in many places. CORONER's INQUEST - On Friday last, an inquest was held before Hoskin James, Esq. Coroner, at the dwelling house of Mary Tabb, innkeeper, in the parish of Gwennap, on the body of William Pelmear, a youth about 13 years of age. It appeared from the evidence that the deceased was the son of Charles Pelmear, a waggoner in the service of Captain Sampson, of Gwennap, and that on the preceding day he accompanied his father to a place called Conner, between Camborne and Hayle, for a load of sea sand, when, on their return in the evening, he was run over by the waggon, and killed on the spot. It could not be ascertained whether the unfortunate boy at the time of the accident was endeavouring to get on the wagon, or whether he was knocked down by the vehicle as he was walking on; but the wheels having passed over his head, his death was instantaneous. Verdict; Accidental death. Deodand - one shilling. PILCHARD FISHERY - The season has turned out to be much more successful than it promised a fortnight ago. The seans belonging to Goran-Haven shot on the 18th instant ....On the morning of the 25th, the Friendly Society sean shot again, and secured 21 maunds of small fish, the demand for which was so great that they were sold for 10s. 6d per maund. At Mevagissey five seans were shot on the 18th instant, and two on the 24th instant, and obtained small catches; and on the 25th, one sean took up 160 maunds. There have been no catches at Newquay since the last report. We are, however, happy to find that the Rose, and Good Intent seans have turned out more than was at first anticipated. Both seans, it is stated, have taken from 1300 to 1400 hhds, the whole of which have been sold to the country people at about 1s. per 120, excepting about 40 hhds., which have been cellared. ...Pilchards have been selling at St. Ives at from 12d. to 14d. per 120, and the country has been well supplied. There have been some small catches of pilchards this week at Charlestown, and the seaners are all on the alert. If the weather continues favourable we hope they will be successful. TAVISTOCK - The Poor Law Commissioners have been here, and a Union, of which this town is the center, has been formed, comprehending 24 parishes! It promises to work well, and confer lasting benefits on the neighbourhood. An improved plan had been for some years acted upon in the town of Tavistock by its select vestry, who had thus smoothed the way for the introduction of the new system. The chairman of this union is Sir A. Buller, of Pound, formerly a Judge in the East Indies. TINTAGEL FAIR - This fair on Monday last was well supplied with cattle, but the sale was very dull. Fat cows fetched from 42s to 50s per cwt. There being no eastern dealers, oxen and steers lay on hand. Previous page {end} |