| 30 JUNE 1837, Friday EDITORIAL - The death of the late King, and the succession of our present Sovereign, have opened prospects of brighter hue in the political affairs of this Kingdom that we ever before remember. The benefits we derived during the reign of William the Fourth have paved the way to the cheering certainty of good government under the reign of Victoria, whom may God long preserve to reign over us..... CORNWALL MIDSUMMER SESSIONS - [first part; rest in next edition, as it was in the paper - jm] These Sessions commenced at Bodmin on Tuesday last. The court opened at twelve o'clock. After the several Magistrates had taken the different oaths of allegiance to her Majesty, Alexandrina Victoria, and the usual Act[s] were read, the Chairman [John Hearle Tremayne, Esq.] addressed the Grand Jury: The calendar contains a greater number of persons than I have observed for many years. I think this is a matter of serious consideration, for this is a prosperous time...,what are we to expect if the tide should turn against us? ... there are also a number of crimes on the calendar committed by vagrants, and I am of opinion that to relieve those vagrants with money is a species of false charity, which only tends to increase their propensity to crime; but it would be much more charitable, and of greater benefit, to relieve them with bread. Elizabeth KENT, 25, (on bail) indicted for stealing furze wood, the property of Sir J. C. Rashleigh, Bart. Guilty. Joanna HICKS (on bail) indicted for stealing a copper tea kettle, the property of John Trezona, of Camborne. Guilty. Betty ROWE 62, charged on oath with having feloniously stolen one container[?], the property of John Nicholls, of the parish of Rame, near Saltash. Guilty. Elizabeth RICKARD, 37, charged on oath with having feloniously stolen a piece of flannel, the property of James Odgers. Guilty. Joseph HICKS, 17, charged on oath with stealing a silver tea spoon, the property of Samuel Vivian, of the parish of St. Austell. Guilty. Philip ROGERS, 60, charged with stealing a piece of oak, the property of Edward Quick, and others. Acquitted. Elizabeth MOYLE, 18, charged with having stolen, from the person of John Penalurick, the sum of 3.17s.8d., the monies of the said John Penalurick, who lives in the parish of Wendron. Guilty. William MENHENIOTT, 15, William EDWARDS, 14, charged with stealing a piece of pork, property of Richard Phillips, of Saint Blazey. Guilty of simple larceny. William WINN, 37, charged with stealing a sow, the property of Ann Bolitho, of Trilian, in the parish of Wendron. Guilty. Jane PASCOE, charge with stealing a quantity of potatoes, and a pair of boots, the property of William Morris. Guilty. Harriett MANSELL, charged with stealing from the person of John Warren, twenty seven pieces of the current silver coin of the realm, called half crowns, one piece of the like silver coin called a shilling, and one worsted purse of the value of three pence, the property, monies, goods, and chattels of the said John Warren. Guilty. William EDWARDS, 43, charged with stealing and eating several fowls, the property of Mr. John Hetler, of the parish of Tywardreath. There was not sufficient evidence to convict this prisoner, and he was therefore acquitted. Mary BUTTON, 21, charged with stealing from the person of Susan Bailey, one fur boa tippet, the property of the said Susan Bailey. Guilty. There was another indictment of this prisoner, but owing to her being found guilty on the first, it was not tried. Samuel CHALWILL, charged with stealing a brush, the property of Henry Garland. Guilty John GEORGE 61, pleaded guilty to a charge of stealing from the dwelling-house of John White, the younger, two loaves of bread, the property of the said John White. Thomas MARTIN, pleaded guilty to a charge of stealing three handkerchiefs, the property of Grace Barrett. The remainder of the report shall be given next week. PROCLAMATION[s] OF THE QUEEN - [the article on Truro's celebrations took one and one-half column, which included every toast offered, every place the announcement was made, etc. - jm] East Looe - On Saturday, the 24th instant, the Proclamation of her Most Gracious Majesty Queen Victoria, took place in East Looe. The Mayor and Corporation, accompanied by the principal inhabitants, formed a procession, which was preceded by the men in the Preventive Service, bearing flags, and commanded by Lieut. Hay of the Royal Navy, and by a band of music. At each place where the Proclamation was made, the band played the national anthem of God Save the Queen, and the populace testified their loyalty by their hearty cheers. West Looe - On Monday, the 26th instant, the Proclamation of her Most Gracious Majesty was made in West Looe, with the same ceremonies. St. Austell - On Monday last, her Majesty was proclaimed at St. Austell by Sir J. S. G. Sawle, Bart., amidst the most striking display of loyal and constitutional feeling. At the conclusion of the ceremony, a respectable company sat down to dinner at the White Hart Inn, and two barrels of beer were given away to the populace in the market house. Redruth - On Tuesday last, the Queen was proclaimed at Redruth, with as much ceremony as the few hours allowed for preparation would admit. The town band, at each reading of the Proclamation, played the national anthem, and the hearty loyalty with which the dense crowd joined in the chorus, made staple amends for any lack of processional parade. There was an ordinary at Andrew's hotel. Wm. Davey, Esq., (who had proclaimed her Majesty) took the chair; and to prove the good fellowship with which all parties were disposed to celebrate the auspicious occasion, sinking all party differences, it is sufficient to say among the toasts given were "Her Majesty's Ministers" and "The Duke of Wellington and all honest Conservatives". It would not be justice were we to omit to compliment the excellent hostess on the liberal table laid out for the occasion. Falmouth - Tuesday last, being the day appointed by the Authorities for the Proclamation of the Queen at Falmouth, the Town exhibited a scene of extraordinary bustle and gaiety. The day being remarkably fine, the influx of persons from the surrounding country was immense; banners and flags in abundance were suspended from the windows, and stretched across the streets; and everything was indicative of the sound and constitutional loyalty which appeared to animate every breast. The procession formed in Berkeley Square, and about 12 o'clock moved forward in the following order, until the Herald reached the residence of the Mayor, where the Proclamation was first read: - High Constable on Horseback - Two Trumpeters on Horseback - Band - Constables - Capt. Whalley and detachment of the 37th Regt. - Banners - Clergy - Lieut. General Anderson, Governon or Pendennis Garrison - Capt. Plumridge and the Royal Navy - Collector of H. M. Customs and Excise, and Officers - Agent and Officers of H. M. Post Office - Mail Guards in new Livery - Officers of H. M. Royal Ordnance - Banners - Free Masons - Sword of State - Trumpeter - Banner - Page on Horseback - Herald on a White Horse - Page on Horseback - Sergeants with Maces - Twelve pages on Footm - Ladies in White - Twelve Pages on Foot - Young Gentlemen, Two by Two - Mayor, Aldermen and Councillors - Inhabitants of Falmouth and Neighbourhood - Young Gentlemen on Horseback - Members of Hand in Hand Society - Banners - Marines of H. M. S. Astrea The proclamation was afterwards read... and lastly, again in the Square where it was first formed. At the latter place the whole of the spectators and the persons forming the procession, consisting altogether of about 14,000, were drawn up in a hollow square, where ... sang "God Save the Queen". "Rule Britiannia", etc. having been played, the immense concourse separated, highly delighted with the whole of the proceedings. The dinner at Pearce's Hotel was well attended, and was highly creditable to the establishment, the table abounding with delicacies, and the wines being excellent. There were also ordinaries at several of the other hotels, where harmony and good feelings were kept up till a late hour. In lieu of a display of fireworks, which it was wished by some persons to take place in the evening, a party of young ladies and gentlemen danced the Flora dance through the streets and moor, and were afterwards regaled at Pearce's Hotel with cake and wine. Thus ended the proceedings of the day, without the occurrence of a single circumstance to damp those joyous feelings which appeared to animate every bosom. Penryn - [Description was much the same as above. I've only included unique sections. jm] "Never was there a warmer and more general display of loyal and constitutional feeling among all classes than on this interesting occasion. .. [order of procession given, twice as long as Falmouth's, including Social Clubs, which I omit. jm] The festivities of the day were closed by a magnificent dinner at Powell's Hotel, and a display of fireworks in the Green. Penzance - [Much the same as above; also edited - jm] The procession formed in front of the new Guildhall at one o'clock, and the Proclamation was read at the following places starting at two o'clock. .... The festivities of the day closed with a splendid dinner at the Union Hotel. Helston - On Monday last, the proclamation of her Majesty the Queen took place at Helston. At ten o'clock, the inhabitants met the Corporation at the Guildhall, where a procession was formed which took the following order: the band of the Cornwall Yeomanry Cavalry, the Cavalry Staff, the Town Constables, the Herald, Sergeants at Mace, the Mayor and Aldermen, the Town Council, the Tradesmen, and other inhabitants four abreast; the whole was followed by the Cavalry in full uniform. The procession was first made at the front of the Guild-hall. ... During the Procession, the band played appropriate airs, &c., amidst the acclamations of the assembled multitude. LOCAL NEWS Burglary - The dwelling-house of George Jeffery, at Polglaze, St. Erme, a servant of G. Simmons, Esq. of Trevella, in that parish, was broken into on Wednesday last, between one and two o'clock in the day, and a blue coat, a pair of corduroy trowsers, and pocket handkerchief, a pair of gloves, several other articles of wearing apparel and a hymn book were taken therefrom. Strong suspicions are entertained that the robbery was committed by a vagrant who was seen in the neighbourhood, and has since been taken up and is to be examined today. Hydrophobia - On Sunday morning last, a dog supposed to be in a rabid state bit a young man on the new-road, near this town; and was seen to bite several dogs as he passed them. The same day several children were bitten in the neighbourhood of the town, and it is supposed much more extensive mischief was done. The crier was immediately directed to give notice that all dogs found at large would be destroyed, and we hope the law will be rigidly carried into effect. Dogs are become so numerous that, at this season of the year especially, the public require strong measures for their protection. Mr. Philp's Academy - At the examination of the boys of this Academy, at St. Austell last week, the prize for Mapping was awarded to Master J. T. May. First prize for general improvement and good conduct during the half-year to Master John May; second ditto to Master T. Peter; and third ditto to Master Walter Giles. Chapel Opened - A new Wesleyan Chapel, settled on the Methodist plan, was opened for Divine Worship at Boscastle, on Wednesday last, when the Rev. W. P. Burgess, chairman of the Devonport district, preached in the morning and evening, and the Rev. John Hobson, in the afternoon, to overflow congregations. The collections amounted to £15, which, with previous subscriptions, places the chapel in good circumstances. Destructive Fire - On Sunday last, a fire broke out at Trannick, in Sithney, in the occupation of Mr. Francis Gluyas and Mr. Nicholas Reed, which completely destroyed the premises and nearly the whole of the furniture. Mr. Gluyas's daughter, it is said, had been preparing the dinner for the family; and on returning from the next door neighbour's, where she had run to inquire what o'clock it was, she found the house in a complete blaze. The disaster is supposed to have been occasioned by the fire on the hearth communicating with the wood corner. The houses were insured, but not the furniture. |