| 21 APRIL ADVERTISEMENT - To the PUBLIC - On the 27th of March last, JAMES BASTIAN, Miner, now residing in the Parish of St. Agnes, discovered that his Chest had been broken open, and about Thirty Sovereigns taken therefrom. In the same House where James Bastian then resided, lodged another Miner called JAMES ROWE, of the Parish of Crowan, who, from his labour and success, had accumulated a great many sovereigns, which he had shewn to various persons, and ultimately placed them in the hands of Mr. COURTIS. This circumstance, having been made know to James Bastian, led him to suspect that James Rowe was the person who had stolen his money; and having intimated his suspicion, James Rowe voluntarily offered to meet J. Bastian before a Magistrate in Truro, in order to investigate the matter, which accordingly took place. At this Meeting, the Magistrate directed that Mr. Courtis should retain the money in his hands until the business was decided, and recommended that James Rowe should procure the amount of his gettings from the various Mines in which he worked for the last year, which was accordingly done, and proved quite satisfactory to all parties. The following is a verbatim copy of a Letter sent by the Magistrate "Truro April 8, 1837 - Mr. Courtis, Sir - You may deliver over to James Rowe the Money in your hands. Yours &c, Ed. Turner" James BASTIEN - As various reports are in circulation which may tend to injure this young man's reputation, who has from his infancy borne an unblemished character, the above statement is submitted to the Public, that no erroneous charge may arise. Notice - Runaway, from their master, Thomas Carter, Ship-builder, Padstow, his apprentices William WARNE, about 20 years, five feet seven inches high, dark hair, stout make, and has an impediment in his speech, and Joseph SPARKS, aged about 25 years. Whoever harbours or employs said apprentices after this notice will be prosecuted as the Law directs. Padstow, April 19, 1837 NEWS - Perjury and Perversion of Charitable Funds at Oxford and Cambridge - Severn Navigation Bill returned to Committee, so effectively lost - France - The late sale of the paintings belonging to the Duchess of Berry in Paris produced one million and a half francs (£60,000). LOCAL NEWS Falmouth Quarter Sessions - On Friday last, the Sessions were held in the Guild-hall, Falmouth, before F. Paynter, Esq., Recorder. There was but one indictment, and the Grand Jury ignored the bill. The court, consequently, soon broke up. Robbery - The Britannia Inn, St. Blazey, kept by Mr. R. D. Phillips, was broken into on the night of Sunday, the 9th instant, and a ham stolen from the back kitchen, and a fowl from the yard adjoining. Two boys named Edwards and Menheniot were suspected of having committed the robbery, and apprehended accordingly, when part of the stolen property was found in their possession. The culprits were taken before Sir. J. C. Rashleigh, Bart., and by him committed for trial at the next Quarter Sessions. They are both miners, and took the fowl to the sump-house of one of the neighbouring mines, where they cooked and ate it. Importance of the New Registration Act - About a fortnight ago, the Rev. W. Moore, Independent Minister, of this town, baptized no fewer than 18 children at once, of whose existence there can be no register, the legality of which is not open to dispute, until the above Act comes into operation. Truro - On Friday se'nnight, Mr. H. I. Doogood, delivered to the members of the Truro Institution an able and interesting lecture on MAN, whom he considered as physically and intellectually endowed. A lengthened and animated discussion ensued. Isles Of Scilly, April 17 - On Saturday night last, a heavy fall of snow was experienced here. On Sunday morning, soon after nine, the snow commenced falling in large flakes, with astonishing rapidity, accompanied by violent squalls from the NW; and continued for the greater part of the day. Of course, the growth of all kinds of vegetable productions has been greatly retarded by the late and almost-constant inclement weather. It is a singular and surprising fact that, for some months past, scarcely a fish of any kind has been caught at Scilly. The distress of the poorer class of inhabitants is consequently very great. Many of them are reduced to live chiefly on limpets and such kind of food. The residence of a great number of masons and their families at St. Mary's has occasioned a rise in the price of butcher's meat of 25 percent; and of other things in proportion. Dreadful Accident - On Tuesday last, while Mr. John Reed was riding a very young horse down Polkerro hill, near Fowey, the animal ran off, and threw its rider who unfortunately hung in the stirrups. The unfortunate man has a leg, an arm, and several of his ribs broken, and the other parts of his body and head are dreadfully mutilated. But very little hopes are entertained of his recovery. Coroner's Inquest - On Friday afternoon last, an inquest was held before Hosken James, Esq. at the King's Head, Lemon-street, in this town, on the body of a boy named James Atkinson, about seven years of age. It appeared from the evidence that the deceased was the son of a labourer, named Thomas Atkinson, who resides in Fairmantle-street; and that on the morning of the inquest the father, having gone to his work, and the mother having gone to Redruth, the children were left under the care of a daughter 15 years of age, during whose absence on an errand for about ten minutes, the deceased accidentally set himself on fire by approaching too near the grate. Smoke was seen issuing from the house by the neighbours, who rendered prompt assistance, particularly Mr. Taylor, who lives next door, who scorched his hands severely in endeavouring to extinguish the fire; but the boy was so dreadfully burnt that he died about one o'clock in the afternoon. The jury did not consider any one chargeable with neglect, and returned a verdict of accidental death. 28 APRIL NEWS - House of Lords - House of Commons - Provision for the Aged and Worn Out Clergy LOCAL NEWS Lateness of the Spring - As a proof of the extreme coldness of the Season, it may be recorded that the first Swallow was observed in the neighbourhood of Truro on the 25th instant, more than three weeks after their usual time of appearing. St. Agnes Fair - We think it necessary to remind the public that the 30th of April, the day on which this fair is usually held, being Sunday, the fair will take place on Monday, the 1st of May. Fire - On Saturday last, about four o'clock in the afternoon, considerable excitement was created in Truro, by an alarm of fire on the premises of Mr. John Furniss, cutler &c, Church-lane, in which the baking business is carried on by Mrs. Furniss. The fire bell was rung, prompt assistance was rendered by the neighbours, and the engines were quickly on the spot; but, as usual, were in anything but working trim. It turned out, however, that it was only the chimney that was on fire; though, had it happened in the night, the result might have been serious, as there were several barrels of gunpowder on the premises. Caution to Persons Killing Pigeons - At the petty sessions, held at St. Columb, on Tuesday last, Mr. John Best, jun. of that town was summoned to answer the complaint of Mr. Polkinghorn, of the Red Lion Hotel, for killing a pigeon, his (Mr. P's) property. The complaint having been substantiated, Mr. Best was ordered by the bench to pay a penalty over and beyond the value of the pigeon, and all costs, which sums he paid before he left the court. Coroner's Inquests - On Monday last, an inquest was held before Hosken James, Esq. coroner, at the Miners' Arms, in the parish of Wendron, on the body of William Tresidder, a miner, 22 years of age, who worked at Wheal Vyvyan mine, in Constantine. On Wednesday the 5th instant, deceased had been working at the back of the twenty fathom level, west of the old engine shaft, and on his way to grass, on finishing his work, had occasion to pass over a loose pile of stuff, which gave way under him. He fell about five fathoms, and being loaded with heavy bars of iron at the time, was so much injured that he died on Saturday last. Verdict, Accidental death. On Tuesday last, another inquest was held before the same coroner, at the Chiverton Arms, in the parish of St. Agnes, on the body of John Harris, a miner, who worked in Wheal Ellen mine, St. Agnes. Deceased was employed as a tributer at the bottom of the five fathom level, west of Wheal BankShaft; and on Monday evening, about five o'clock, finding the ground above him to be insecure, he proceeded to erect some timber for the purpose of propping it up, when it suddenly gave way, and about two tons weight fell and injured the poor fellow so much that he died before he could be taken to grass. He was about 39 years of age, and has left a widow and one child. Verdict - accidental death. Launch - On Friday last, a fine schooner called the "Richard Carnall" burthen about 150 tons, James Hanson, master, was launched from the yard of Mr. W. Brokenshaw at Fowey. She is intended for the foreign and coasting trade; and from the superior management of the builder, she glided off the stocks in beautiful style, amidst the acclamations of numerous spectators. {end} |