| [continued from previous page] 22 DECEMBER 1837, Friday Market House at St. Agnes - Great inconvenience having been felt for a considerable time past at St. Agnes for want of proper accommodation for the market, the butchers and others attending there being exposed to the severity of the weather. This defect, through the exertions of a public spirited individual or two, will shortly be remedied, as a convenient spot has been selected for erecting a Market- house, which will be opened about the end of January. Truro Ball - This Ball, which took place at the Assembly- rooms in this town on Wednesday evening last, was one of the gayest we have witnessed in Truro for some time, there being upwards of 70 of the fashionables of the town and neighbourhood present. The Ball was opened by Capt. Wollaston and Mrs. Gilbert, and dancing was kept up with great spirit till a late hour. Among the company present were observed the Earl of Falmouth, Lord Boscawen, Mr and Mrs. and Miss Vivian, (Pencalenick), Capt. And Mrs. Reynolds, Messrs. L.C. and W. and Miss Daubuz, Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert, Miss Dyke, Mr. and Mrs. G. Simmons, Jun. and Miss Simmons, Mr. and the Misses Andrew, Mr. and Mrs. W. Warren, Mrs. and the Misses Carlyon, Mrs. and the Misses Stackhouse.... Ploughing Match - On Friday last, notwithstanding the dirty and boisterous state of the weather, a ploughing match came off in a lay field at Treworgie, Probus, and the competitors were greatly encouraged by Mr. John Treweeke's kind and unremitting exertions. It was at one time thought that the extreme severity of the weather would have prevented the ploughs from appearing in the field, but the spirit of competition was not to be arrested by a storm of wind and rain, for out of thirty entries, no fewer than 22 started. The ploughs started at 20 minutes after eleven, and the opening was very interesting, for it not only showed, by the anxiety of his countenance, the interest which the weather-beaten plough-boy took in his labour, but it seemed as if the whole surface of the earth on which the competitors were employed in perpetual motion. The display of excellent ploughing on this occasion far exceeded that of any previous match, particularly the work of the double ploughs, where even the lads ably rivaled the men. The umpires here had much to do, having to trace and retrace their steps ere they came to a decision. Their decisions, however, reflected much credit on their patient and anxious endeavours (in their exposed situation) to give for the best work the best prizes. The prizes were awarded as follows: Single ploughs: First prize, £1.15s to Chas. Davis of Probus - Second, 15s, to Charles Reynolds, of Probus - Third, 10s, to John Penrose, of Ladock Turnwrest Ploughs: - First prize £1.15s to Francis Rooke, of Merther - Second prize 15s to David Rooke, of Merther - Third prize, 10s to Walter Reynolds, of Probus Combing or turning to rot: - First £1.5s to J.G. Vaudry of Probus - Second, 15s, Peter Devonshire of Probus - Third, 10s to John Treweeke, of Probus Apprentices and lads under eighteen years of age: - First prize £1 to James Chapman of Probus - Second prize to Francis James of Probus The umpires were Messrs. Samuel Austey, John Bilkey and William Trethewey, and the Stewards were Messrs. P. Davis and J. Kendall. The company, after the awards had been made, retired to Mr. James Lark's the King's Head Inn, Probus Church-town, to partake of the good old English fare of roast beef and plum pudding, which was served up in the worthy host's well-known excellent style. On the removal of the cloth, "England's Glory - the Queen" with several other patriotic toasts were drunk with much enthusiasm. The chairman then called the attention of the party to the preliminaries of the day, which led to a general discussion on agriculture. In this course of the day the healths of the subscribers, the umpires, and the successful candidates, were drunk with the usual honors - every thing passing off with the greatest good humour. Fire - On Friday night last, the inhabitants of Truro were alarmed, about eleven o'clock, by the ringing of the fire-bell, a fire having broken out in the stable, occupied by Mr. Day, at the top of Pydar-street, near Castle-hill. A large concourse of people soon congregated on the spot, and two engines were brought up, but owing to there being no water near, and the engine-men having brought with them a very few buckets, the engines were entirely useless. The firemen stood gazing at the flames, which now enveloped the barn adjoining the stable - fortunately the only two buildings connected in that part of the town - and did not, as they should have done, attempt to form a line of people down to the river, for the purpose of obtaining a supply of water. The barn and stable were both destroyed, and a horse and gig and two or three sets of harness were burnt. It was at one time feared that some ricks of hay, at the back of the stable, would have caught fire, but fortunately the wind blew in a contrary direction, and they were but little damaged. Had there been any good management, or proper attempts made to obtain a supply of water, part of the property might, without doubt, have been saved; as it was, had the fire happened in a more central part of town, and had the same want of industry been evidenced by those whose place it is to be active on such occasions, the whole town might have been destroyed. It is to be hoped that means will be adopted for the future to prevent a liability to such censure. We are happy to hear that Mr. Day is insured for £76 - a sum which will very nearly meet his loss; but the landlord, Mr.Enys of Enys, is not we understand so fortunate, not having been insured. There were several gentlemen present, amongst whom was our honourable representative, Mr. Turner, who made themselves very active, but their efforts not being seconded were not of much service. Capt. Wollaston of the Inniskilling Dragoons were also present, and active, and the troop was called up, and ready to render their services, had their services been required. There can be little doubt of the fire being the work of an incendiary, as Mr. Day had not had a light in the stable since the previous Sunday, and no less than three attempts had been made to fire the premises. We take this opportunity of calling the serious attention of the inhabitants to the inefficient state of both the fire engines and of urging upon them the necessity of adopting the most prompt measures for remedying so glaring and culpable a defect in their municipal economy. In a town like Truro, the houses of which are so generally constructed with [wood?] requires [them] to act, and especially in the winter, when the danger of fire is so much greater than at any other season. We hope the friendly hint given them by the occurrence of Friday last, will not be without effect. Mousehole - The vast increase in the number of fishing boats, coupled with the growing activity and enterprise of the fishermen and pilots, at Mousehole, requiring an enlargement of the Harbour, by the removal of the Inner or Little Quay, and the erection of another of more extensive scope, some hundred feet further north. James Halse, Esq., MP, the Lord of the Manor, most promptly entered into a satisfactory arrangement with the boat owners and fishermen in furtherance of that object, and Mr. Alex Berryman, the eminent stone mason at Penzance, having contracted for the execution of the work, at a sum under £1,000, in addition to their gratuitous labour in gangs of twenty daily until the 12th of February next, with the like on the succeeding winter season, governed by a committee of management, the work was happily begun on Monday last, by laying the first stone, exceeding two tons in weight, when Mr. Halse attended, and amidst the acclamations of an immense concourse of people, and a grand display of flags, performed that ceremony, in an address and with a liberality suited to the occasion. It is also due to the Honourable Member to add that he has engaged to supply funds to the extent of £1,000 in furtherance of the object, to allow such stones as shall be required for the work to be taken from his lands free of charge, and that no increase of the scale or rate of the harbour dues should accrue or result from a measure so eminently useful and important to the local fisheries, and so generally beneficial to the inhabitants of the town and neighbourhood. Melancholy and Distressing Circumstances On Thursday evening, the 14th instant, about .. o'clock, Edward Riddlestone, mate, and James Eustin, man, of the schooner "Mary", Robert Sleeman, was lying at Porth, near Newquay, went into ... carry away an additional kedge-anchor, and when the ... was nearly under the bows of the vessel, a surf of the ... struck her and washed her off athwart, the chain ... The vessel rolled at the same time and the ... lifted and overturned the boat, and both men were thrown into the water. A man on board threw a rope to Riddlestone; he succeeded in putting it round [his] body, and was drawn to the stem of the vessel, but, part of his clothing having got entangled in a bl... belonging to the rope that was thrown to him he [could] neither be got up nor let down. In this distressing situation he remained until he expired, occasionally [crying] to the man on board and begging him to try to [free] him, which was found to be impossible. It is supposed that he was an hour and half before he [died]. He was thirty two years of age, and has left a wife and two small children to deplore their loss. It is very remarkable that on that day four months a coroner's inquest was held on his little boy five years old, who was run over by a cart, and killed on the spot. James Eustin, aged 32 years, the mate, was seen to float to the shore, and was taken up on Friday morning, ... distance from the vessel. When he joined the ves[sel], he stated to the Captain that he belonged to St. Osyw.. Suffolk. On Saturday last, an inquest was held on the bodies of the deceased by John Carlyon, Esq., coroner, at the Old Inn, Newquay, and a verdict returned of "Accidental Death". [article first named Riddlestone as the mate, and then Eustin at the end; article was cut off on extreme right hand side, so most words were cut off .... my guesses are in brackets jm] Death by Fire Arms - A fatal accident befell a man named Prynn, near St. Germains, on Wednesday last - the poor fellow, on going to his work, took a gun for the purpose of shooting rabbits in his master's field .....ceiving that he was discovered, he endeavoured to [hide] the gun in a hedge, but the lock becoming entangled in the bush, the gun was discharged, and the unfortunate man received the contents in his side, and was so severely injured that he survived the accident but a few hours. Goran Haven - The weather has been for the l.... days very boisterous, so as to completely prevent [the] fishermen on this coast from following their avocation, and we fear that times will be hard with them, the pil[chard] fishery having proved so unpropitious. 29 DECEMBER 1837, Friday ADVERTISEMENTS WANTED - Two good mine blacksmiths of unexceptional character, to go to Brazil. Apply to Mr. John Pearce, Scorrier, Dec. 16, 1837. Emigration to New South Wales - Persons intending to proceed to this eminently prosperous Colony, are informed that the first-class, nearly new ship "Amelia Thompson" of 500 tons, James Ward Thomlinson, R.N. Commander, will sail from the Thames on the 14th, and from Plymouth on the 26th of March, direct for Sydney. A regular succession of first-class well-appointed Ships, from 500 to 700 tons, with very superior accommodations, supplied in the most liberal manner, and each carrying a skillful Surgeon, will be dispatched WITH STRICT PUNCTUALITY every seven weeks during the year 1838. The arrangements and equipments for the comfort of Cabin, Intermediate, and Steerage passengers, by these ships, will be on the most efficient plan. A limited number of married Mechanics and Agricultural Servants will, on certain conditions, be allowed A FREE PASSAGE. Persons engaging their passage by these vessels may make their arrangements with ABSOLUTE CERTAINTY as to the time of their departure, a point of the first importance to all who intend emigrating. They can join the ships on fixed days, at a very small cost, by steam at Gravesend or Plymouth, from all parts of the Kingdom, where they can embark at once, and incur no further expense. All particulars may be known upon application to Mr. John MARSHALL, Australian Emigration Agent, 26, Birchin-Lane, Cornhill, London. NB Post-paid letters only will be answered. To Smiths and Boiler Makers - WANTED for a Smithy in the South of Ireland, an ENGINE SMITH used to heavy work, and a BOILER MAKER, capable of undertaking the building of boilers. None need apply but those who can shew testimonials of being the best workmen, and of sober and steady habits. Liberal wages will be given, and a free passage from Falmouth or Plymouth and back. Apply personally to G.C. and R.W. FOX, and CO. Falmouth, Dec. 26, 1837 LOCAL NEWS Daring Outrage at Bodmin - On the night of Saturday, December 16th, the handsome Altar-window of Bodmin church, representing the ascension, painted by ... Lowe of London, which cost the late Lord De Dunstanville upwards of £500, was maliciously broken in four places with a pike or sharp instrument. The Town Council immediately offered a reward of £50 for the conviction of the offenders. After a diligent inquiry, it has been discovered that two men, between one and two o'clock on the night in question, ran down the church stile steps as if pursued, entered the yard of the London Inn, and concealed themselves in the hay-lofts or some house adjoining. One of the men carried in his hand a long stick or pole. From a description published on Saturday last in a handbill, they are recognized as characters suspected of being concerned in several of the depredations committed at night in Bodmin. No... by the same persons was the window of the vicar...broken with a large stone about one o'clock on the night of Monday, the 4th of December, though a light was on in the room, and the vicar there at the time. The case of these lawless proceedings may be traced to [the closing] down of an infamous brothel and harbour for ... and vagabonds to the last county sessions, through ... exertions of the vicar and the authorities... Mrs. Butler, the principal delinquent, is now [in the] house of correction, having been sentenced to hard labour for twelve months. Her house is closed, and the inmates, male and female, ejected. Hence malicious ... perpetrated, and the usual system of intimidation ... which, on the present occasion, we believe [has had no] other effect than to rouse the indignation of ... and to consign the miscreants, who have long been suffered to gather a vain confidence from ..., to the chastisement they so richly deserve... [After] the above was written, the outrage has been repeated by the breaking on the night of Tuesday last with a ... instrument, another large hole in the painted window of the church. These strange doings have of course [engendered] strong excitement among all classes of Bodmin. Intrepidity Rewarded - The French Government has recently forwarded through the Admiralty a handsome gold medal to Lieutenant James, R.N., commanding her Majesty's steamer "Echo" in the West Indies, for having, a few winter's past, on the coast of Cornwall, during a snow storm, swam off in the night through a heavy sea, to the "Bon Pere", wrecked near the port of Falmouth; when, by means of a rope which he brought on shore in his mouth, the whole of the crew, thirteen in number, were saved. A gold medallion was also awarded to him at the time for this act of humanity, by the Society for the Preservation of Lives from Shipwreck. Coroner's Inquests - On Monday last, an inquest was held in the parish of Kea, before John Carlyon, Esq., coroner, on the body of James Spargo, a miner, who came to his death under the following circumstances: the deceased and several other persons were, on the previous Thursday, employed in sending down a new lift of .. in Loon's engine shaft, at Poldery mine. Between two and three o'clock in the morning the deceased was screwing some of the pumps together with a spanner, and was standing on a stage for the purpose. While fastening one of the screws, he was pushing with great force against the spanner, when it slipped over the nut, and the ... fell head foremost down the shaft. A witness named Thomas Tredra was close to him when this happened, and tried to catch him as he fell, but was not able to hold him. The witness went down to look for him immediately and found him about seven fathoms below ...; he died the following Saturday evening. The deceased has left a widow and four children in the greatest distress, and it is a melancholy and distressing circumstance that his brother was also killed by falling down a shaft in another part of the same mine only six weeks ago. The jury found a verdict of "Accidental death". Penzance - On Saturday night last, ... Flamank, servant of B. L. Davis, Esq., was committed to the town gaol, for stabbing Benjamin Hocking, [who at] present is hardly expected to recover. It appears that the parties have been lately on unfriendly terms with each other. {end} |