| 24 MARCH 1837, Friday NEWS - Extensive Coverage on the London, Exeter, and Falmouth Railway in Parliament - House of Commons - summaries of the debates - Intelligence has arrived by express, of the defeat of General Evans, and his retreat to San Sebastian [Spain]; the following are copies of the Telegraphic communications received by the French Government:Bayonne, March 18 - General Evans has failed completely in his attack upon Hermani, the Carlists having received a reinforcement of eight battalions. And retired in the evening to San Sebastian, where they were preceded by 1,300 wounded. A batallion of English Marines alone held its ground and protected the retreat. These are, however, only telegraphic communications, and are strongly suspected to be exaggerated. [in the next issue, they confirmed the news; in fact, this didn't fully cover it - jm] BANKRUPTS F. W. Paddon, common carrier, Plymouth; T. E. Wall, coal-dealer, Stonehouse; Wm. P. Georges, wine-merchant, Devonport LOCAL NEWS Wesleyan Missions Anniversary - On Sunday, the Rev. Messrs. Williams, Maebraer, and Robert Newton[?] preached at the Methodist Chapel, Penzance, to crowded congregations. It is supposed that Mr. Newton's audience consisted of upwards of 2,000 persons, who listened with the greatest attention to the impressive and eloquent discourse. The following evening, the public meeting was held, when the audience was more numerous, if possible, than on the preceding occasion. The speeches delivered appeared to produce a deep impression, and the collections amounted to £140, being £60 more than at the last anniversary. On Tuesday morning, there was a public Missionary breakfast in the vestry adjoining the chapel, at which 135 persons were present, who were highly delighted with the speeches delivered by the gentlemen of the Deputation. On Sunday, the Rev. Messrs. Young and Bustard preached two excellent sermons in the Wesleyan Chapel, St. Ives, in the aid of these missions; and on Tuesday, at noon, the Rev. Robert Newton preached an eloquent and impressive discourse to a large and respectable congregation, who, to testify their respect for the Rev. Gentleman, closed their shops and suspended business for the remainder of the day. On the same evening, the eighteenth anniversary of the society was held in the spacious Wesleyan Chapel, which was filled with such a mass of people as have seldom been witnessed. The spirit of liberality manifested on this occasion is without parallel in this county. In addition to the collections, which amounted to £145.0s.4d, the sum of £57 was placed on the platform, as the produce of a ladies' bazaar, making the total mount received in aid of the funds £202.4s.4d. Fatal Accident - On Monday last, a young man called Wm. Angwin, working in Carn Leskis mine, in the parish of St. Just, fell 26 fathoms, and was instantly killed. Launceston - On Tuesday se'nnight, the Rev. Mr. Rowe, for many years the perpetual curate of this town, was interred. The esteem of his parishioners, and that of the neighbouring gentry and clergy was manifested by the largest attendance we ever remember to have witnessed on such an occasion. His amiable disposition, added to a mild and obliging manner, and a benevolent heart, won for him the regard of all who knew him. Murder on the High Seas - The two unhappy prisoners were brought to Truro on Saturday evening last, and lodged in the town gaol until the next morning, when they were taken to Bodmin, where they will remain until their trial. The captain, who is about 20 years of age, appears deeply affected at his dreadful situation, while the mate, who is about 19, preserves a gloomy silence, and evinces a sullen indifference to all around him. Borough of Truro [edited version of the Minutes of the Meeting] - Resolved, that before the establishment of a Police for the Borough, the sense of the inhabitants be taken at a public meeting to be convened by the Mayor. Voted and approved. That the meeting be held at the Town-Hall on Friday, the 31st instant, at twelve o'clock noon. Voted and approved. Wholesale Christening - On Sunday last, thirty children were christened at Phillack, several of whom walked to the church. Serious Accident - A few days ago, as a person named George Matthews was returning from Hayle to Tregoose, with a load of sand, the breeching by some means broke, and the horse becoming restive; when, on endeavouring to stop him, the man missed his hold, and fell under the wheels, which went over him and broke his thigh and leg. It was feared that amputation would have been necessary, but we understand that the limbs have been set, and the poor fellow is likely to do well. ADVERTISEMENTS Church Preferment - WANTED to Purchase with a prospect of early possession, the NEXT PRESENTATION in a LIVING, producing a clear income of from Seven to Twelve Hundred Pounds per annum. The Western part of Cornwall would be preferred. Letters containing full particulars may be sent (post-paid) to Messrs. Richards and Millett, Solicitors, Penzance, who are authorized to treat for the same. Dated March, 1837 Redruth £100 Benefit Society - THE ANNUAL MEETING of the above Society will be held at the KING's ARMS INN, Redruth, on Monday next, the 27th instant. The Committee will meet at Ten o'clock, for the purpose of admitting Members and transacting other Business of the Society. Dinner on the table at two o'clock. Immediately on the removal of the Cloth, the proceedings of the Committee for the past year will be read over, and a statement of the Society's funds be given by the Treasurers. JOHN COCKING, Secretary, Redruth, March 23, 1837 - N.H. The object of the above Society is to secure to the Widow, Children or Nominee of every deceased Member, the sum of £100, payable immediately at his death; the excellency of it will appear from the fact, that the small sum of Six Shillings per annum from each Member, has met every demand which death and incidental expenses has occasioned from the commencement of the Society. [Is it just me, or is this a CLASSIC pyramid-scheme? My goodness, what people got up to in those days! - jm] Properties For Sale Pool - To be let, and entered on immediately, an excellent dwelling-house and shop, situate in Pool. Joel BLAMEY, Pool, March 16, 1837 Menheniot - To be let by tender for 14 years, the capital Barton of TRENANT, with the adjoining farm of Tregondale, now in the occupation of the Executors of the Will of Mr. Edward SNELL. Dwelling-house, offices, barns, stables, water threshing machine, 230 acres of superior land, and 5 acres of orchard. Apply to Mr. M. ANSTIS, Attorney at Law, Liskeard Launceston, MENWENNICKE, see previous listing Mawgan - Sold at auction, at the house of Mr. BISHOP, Innkeeper, the customary freehold and in all that farm and premises called TREGURRIAN, in the occupation of Mr. Robert VERCOE, consisting of a very good dwelling-house, malting house with a lead pump, barn stable, and outbuildings, 62 acres of land, and 18 acres of common. Also, to be sold Dwelling-house, for the remainder of 999 years, in the village of Mawgan Church-town, now in several occupations of Nathaniel GILBERT, Turina SILBERT, Francis AHICKS, and Philip JAMES, as Tenants. Contact Mr. John TREBILCOCK, of Lower St. Columb, Mr. William TREBILCOCK, of Ladock, Mr. Thomas TREBILCOCK, of St. Columb Major, or Messrs. Paynter and Whitford, Solicitors, St. Columb. 31 MARCH CORNWALL LENT ASSIZES The Crown Court was opened by Baron Gurney on Monday morning at ten o'clock in the usual way. His Lordship proceeded to deliver his CHARGE to the Gentlemen of the Grand Jury. [in which he discussed the new Poor Law, and why it was important to follow the law and quash protest.] Trial of the Prisoners Thomas COLLINS, 47, committed by Sir. J. S. G. Sawle, Bart., was first brought up for trial, charged on oath, with having feloniously stolen a cordwainer's tool, called a boot-iron, the property of Henry Allen. It appeared on evidence that Thomas Allen[sic] [Collins] called at the shop of Henry Allen, with boot-irons and other tools used by shoemakers for sale; that Henry Allen bought goods of him in the amount of 1s.7d, that the price of a boot-iron was asked, and a boot-iron of Henry Allen was compared with the boot-iron offered by the prisoner. The next day, Allen's boot-iron was found missing, and the prisoner was pursued and found at a public-house. On being accused of having stolen the boot-iron, he immediately presented his bag, and said it must be there if he had it. It was found among many others. The prisoner said he must have put it in by mistake, and was consequently acquitted. William HARDING pleaded guilty to a charge of larceny. The prisoner, though young, was well known to have been of very indifferent character. The Judge, in passing sentence, told him he was greatly mistaken if he thought he was going to get his living without working for it; it was by work only he could be useful, an honest, and consequently, happy man. On account of his youth, he should only sentence him to ten days confinement, and to be privately whipped. William THOMAS, 21, was indicted for having feloniously stolen at Truro one hundred pounds weight of lead, the property of Mr. John Cock. He was also further indicted for having feloniously stolen, at Truro, two iron stove grates, the property of Mr. John Burnet and Mr. Josiah Jeffry. Mr. John Burnett deposed that he keeps an iron foundry at Truro. The prisoner came to look at two grates, and on the price being named, he said he could get them cheaper. Witness afterwards found the grates wanting, and following information which he had received, traced them to Lower St. Columb, and found them on the premises of Mr. Jolly, blacksmith. Mr. Jolly, on being called, deposed that the prisoner called on him a fortnight before, and asked for work, saying he had worked in a foundry and could make grates. Mr. Jolly, wanting two grates for a building he was erecting, asked the prisoner to make them. Prisoner took the measurements, but Jolly did not give him any employ. About a fortnight after, the two grates produced in court were sent to him; he retained them till the next day, when they were owned by Mr. Burnett, to whom he gave them up. The prisoner was found guilty. The prisoner was then arraigned on the second indictment. Mr. Cock, of Truro, deposed he was a plumber, and had a supply of lead in his enclosed yard, and on the morning of the 19th it was found missing. He enquired at the shop of Mr. Williams, and found three pieces which had been melted down. They went to Merrifield's shop, and found two holes in the ground, which perfectly matched the lumps in Mr. Williams shop, the grooves of which exactly matched. The evidence proved that Merrifield and prisoner were seen to [speak to each] other early on the morning in question. They took the lead to Mr. Williams shop, and were paid 8d., and [Williams] promised to pay the remainder in the afternoon, suspecting the lead to be stolen. Merrifield, having turned King's evidence, proved the prisoner's guilt, and his own too, but the prisoner having committed another offense was selected, rather than his companion, for trial. The Judge remarked to the Jury afterwards, that under any other circumstances he should rather have seen Merrifield at the bar than the prisoner. The prisoner's account of himself before the Magistrates differing from his statement to the Jury, strengthened their conviction, and he was accordingly found guilty. Sentence, in each case, seven years transportation. Richard KESTLE, 19, was indicted for having stolen a gouge, and an iron compass, the property of Thomas Hall. He also stood further indicted for having stolen a quantity of sugar, leather, snuff, tobacco, and whetstones, from a warehouse belonging to Mr. Rd. Collins, and Mr. T. Helston. The prisoner was found guilty on this charge as well as on the other for stealing the gouge and compass, and was sentenced on each of them to seven year's transportation. William ELLERY, 31, was indicted for having feloniously stolen a pair of worsted stockings, the property of Robert Worden. The evidence adduced, clearly proved the prisoner's guilt; and as he had but lately been released from gaol, where he had been confined for four months on similar charge, the Judge sentenced him to 12 months imprisonment, and one week's solitary confinement in each month. Joseph ROUTER, 59, was charged with having feloniously stolen three hen's eggs at the parish of St. Blazey, the property of John Rogers, gentleman. Mr. Rogers, having been frequently robbed of his eggs, had marked four. The prisoner, who is a postman, was seen to go to the place where the eggs were deposited. The eggs were missing, and prisoner was followed. After a little prevarication, he took the eggs from under some earth in which he had hid them. Mr. Rogers identified his mark put on the eggs, and the prisoner was found guilty. The good character given the prisoner by J. H. Tremayne,Esq., who had known him all his life, was taken into consideration, and he was sentenced to 7 days confinement. Tuesday March 28 - [condensed] - Philip CORIN, 23 charged with the manslaughter of Thomas Rodda. On Saturday, the 30th of July, Thomas Rodda went to Penzance to meet his daughter with a mule and a cart. He waited till the evening and was disappointed by her not coming. He stopped at Chyandour-bridge, and met the defendant. Corin requested a ride home with him, to which Rodda objected. The cart fell on Rodda; he was injured. In the morning he sent for his brother; the doctor was called, but he died the next Monday. Deceased made a long statement to his brother, which differed widely from the evidence given by William Hinson and John Smith, witnesses. Rodda was very inebriated, and was blind in one eye; defense maintained he upset the cart himself. "The Judge very ably and clearly recapitulated the evidence to the Jury, who, after a consultation of a quarter of an hour, returned a verdict of not guilty." John Mitchell VIVIAN, a very young boy, was indicted for having feloniously stolen the sum of 6s.6d, paid him by John Budge for a piece of beef that John Budge had bought of John Edy, butcher. John Mitchell Vivian had been employed to carry the beef to the house of John Budge. The charge did not amount to embezzlement, inasmuch as the boy was not in the regular employ of the prosecutor. He was therefore acquitted.. Ellen CARTER,18, indicted for having feloniously stolen, at Launceston, one loaf of bread, the property of George Henwood. The prisoner was clearly convicted of the theft, but in defence she said that she and her child were starving. Sentence three days imprisonment. John STANLAKE and George MAY, indicted for having stolen 4 pounds of beef, the property of Humphrey Yeo, of Launceston, on the 25th of March instant. Yeo deposed that on Saturday last he purchased some beef, wrapped it in a handkerchief, and stopped at the Plough Inn and put the meat on the settle by his side. Prisoners sat next to him. They left the house, and soon after he missed his parcel. On Sunday morning he went to Langore and saw Stanlake, and accused him of taking the beef. When they saw May he said they had eaten the beef, but he would make Yeo satisfaction. Yeo said, though you have eaten the beef, you have not the handkerchief, which they gave up. The prisoners afterwards offered £5 to hush the matter, which Yeo refused. Tickle, the constable, apprehended the prisoners. When he took Stanlake, he said May stole the beef, but he had eaten part of it. They were both found guilty, and sentenced to six months imprisonment. John PALMER, 39, indicted for having feloniously stolen from James Medland a bag, which was marked. He was also charged with having killed and stolen a hog sheep, property of the Rev. John Kingdon, from the parish of Marham Church in this county, on the 13th of February last. Henry Ford, hind to the Rev. Mr. Kingdon, testified that he found four legs and the entrails of a sheep in the pasture in the morning of the 14th. Wm. Marshall and he followed the footsteps. Suspicious of Palmer [because the tracks lead almost to his house] they went with the constable to his house, where a search produced nothing. However, when they looked at an ash pile in the orchard, prisoner and his housekeeper objected. There they found a pair of boots, which exactly matched the prints in the field, buried. They then found the meat, and the skin, which matched the remains in the field, in a furze brake near the prisoner's house. Pethick the constable, and Box, another witness, substantiated the evidence. Found guilty, sentenced to transportation for life. Richard DAVEY, indicted for having feloniously stolen in the parish of Feock, a barn sheet, property of William Stephens, and four fowls. His guilt was clearly established in both cases, and he was sentenced to seven years transportation for each offense. Robert STEPHENS, 36, charged with having assaulted John Symons, in the execution of his duty as a constable in the borough of Lostwithiel. Symons was called out because of a family dispute; the wife was hollering "murder". When he tried to separate them, the husband hit and kicked him. Witnesses corroborated the testimony. Stephens was found guilty, and sentenced to three month's imprisonment, and to enter into his own recognizance to keep the peace for eight years. Harriet BEATTIE, charged with having stolen a sovereign, property of John Matthews, and also charged with stealing a cotton shawl, property of the same John Matthews. Prisoner had been but a sort time before come out of gaol, as a vagrant, and was found guilty of both charges. Sentence, seven years transportation for each offense. Thomas BASSETT. 20, indicted for stealing from the engine-house of the Redmoor mine, in the parish of Stokesclimsland in the month of April last, a silver watch and gold seal, property of Johnstone Glanville. Guilty, three month's imprisonment at hard labour. Michael MACDONALD, indicted for having stolen from the shop of Mr. Veale, grocer, Callington, a piece of cheese. Amelia Martin deposed she had been in the shop, had seen the prisoner take a piece of cheese, and put it under his coat. She alerted the servant, who confronted the prisoner. Prisoner denied having taken anything, and ran away when they called Mr. Veale. He stopped at some distance, then ran again. Where he stopped, the cheese was found. Prisoner was found guilty, and sentenced to prison for two calendar months. John TOM, indicted for feloniously and burglariously broken open the dwelling-house of Mr. Philip Harris, at Malpas in the parish of St. Clement, on the evening of Monday, the 9th of Aug. last, and of stealing one hundred pence of the value of eight shillings and upwards, and a wooden till or drawer, containing the same, of a value of two shillings. Prisoner had visited the cellar of Mr. Harris four different times in one day for beer. At night, Harris secured his premises and went upstairs. Was awakened by John Richards, went downstairs, and found someone had cut a round piece of glass out of the sash window, the window had been opened, and his till stolen. Prisoner confessed he had watched while someone else robbed the cellar. Found guilty of burlary, and though he had forfeited his life, the Judge told him he would recommend him to mercy. Charles William CARNE, indicted for feloniously stolen, in the borough of Truro, eleven pounds of beef, the property of Wm. Box. James Stedman, 14 years of age, went with his father to Mr. Box's, who keeps an eating establishment at Truro. His father fell asleep, and while he was waiting, witness saw prisoner come into the kitchen, go to the oven, and take a piece of beef. He went out the back door. The beef was found in a porter cask. Prisoner found guilty - sentenced to one month's imprisonment. John THOMAS, 17, charged on oath with having feloniously stolen a straw hat from a van in St. Buryan, property of Thomas Gilbert. Guilty, transported for seven years. James JENKINS, 60, was indicted for having stolen a quantity of iron, the property of Benjamin Sampson, Esq., in the parish of Gwennap. The prisoner pleaded guilty, and was sentenced to two month hard labor. Henry HARRIS, 29, charged on oath with having stolen several sheaves of barley, the property of Anthony Roberts, of the parish of St. Keverne. Wm. Libby, an assistant coast-guardsman, on going to his duty at five o'clock in the morning, and passing through Mr. Robert's mowhay, saw someone with a bundle; he pursued the person, who ran round the mowhay. Libby turned and met the prisoner, and said to him how can you plunder your neighbor? He said, for God's sake say nothing, consider my family. You have a family too. Mr. Roberts, hearing a noise, looked out of the window and asked what was the matter. Libby said come down and see. The prisoner had removed the sheaves from the mowhay, and tied some up in a rope. He was found guilty, and sentence of 7 years transportation was passed on him. Richard CHEALY, 39, was charged, on suspicion of stealing a bag and half-a-bushel of oats, the property of Mr. Kellow. It appeared from the evidence that the prisoner was left in charge of Kellow's stable, in which there was a granary, which was locked. That he had drawn the staple of the lock, and taken half-a-bushel of oats, which he gave to his brother, saying it was barley, and to take it to Thomas Payne. Suspicion was awakened, and the bag removed to Payne's examined, and found to be oats; when compared with a sample of Kellow's oats, was considered to be part of them. He was found guilty of larceny, and sentenced to three months imprisonment. Michael HEARN indicted for having stolen, at Truro, two pieces of half-inch Dutch American plank, the property of Messrs. Thomas and Jacob Oliver. The prisoner attempted a defense, but failed. The Jury returned a verdict of Guilty, and he was sentenced to six months imprisonment. Samuel Hambly, 15, was indicted for having stolen, in the parish of Camborne, a quantity of brandy, the property of William Tyack. COURT FOR THE RELIEF OF INSOLVENT DEBTORS This court was held at Bodmin on Tuesday last, before William John Law, Esq. commissioner. Samuel WILKINS PASSMORE, a saddler, of Truro, was examined; and as no creditor appeared to oppose his discharge, the Commissioner declared him entitled to the benefit of the Act, and ordered him to be discharged at the end of two months from the filing of his petition. John SMITH, of the borough of Launceston. This Insolvent was not opposed; and he was consequently discharged. Benjamin VOSPER, late of Launceston, butcher, took the benefit of the Act, and was discharged. Richard VEALE, captain and part owner of the "Mary", of Padstow, was opposed by Mr. P. Wallis, on behalf of detaining creditor, Mr. Tredwen, of Padstow, who had a demand on the Insolvent of £94, for the balance of the purchase money of the part of the vessel bought by Insolvent, and for repairs done to the vessel. Mr. Bligh appeared on behalf of the insolvent, and the Commissioner ordered him to be discharged at the end of three months from the filing of his petition. Robert ADAMS, late of the borough of Truro, cabinet-maker. No creditor opposed this Insolvent, and he was ordered to be discharged at the end of three months, to be computed from the time of the filing of his petition and schedule. Henry WEYMOUTH, late of the parish of Gulval, innkeeper, was remanded until next circuit, to amend his schedule. LOCAL NEWS Funeral of G. S. Borlase, Esq. F.R.S. &c, Late Deputy Lieutenant of the County - The funeral of this lamented gentleman took place at Helleston, on Tuesday morning last. At 11 o'clock, the procession set out from his house in Cross Street, to the Church, in the following order: - The Scholars of the Helleston Elementary School - The Children from the Huel Vor School - The Clergy and Medical Gentlemen - Principal Agents from Huel Vor Mine - Principal Agents from the Gweek Company - Churchwarden and his Tradesman - The Officers of the Duke of Cornwall's Yeomanry, of whom he was Major Commandant - His Partners in the Gweek Company - His Partners in the Union Bank - The Principal Gentlemen of the Town and Neighbourhood, two and two, in scarfs, as the preceding - The Servants of the Deceased - The Body, borne by his Tenantry - The Relatives, and a long train of Friends The service appointed by our Church was performed in the most solemn and impressive manner by the Rev. Derwent Coleridge, M.A. During the whole of the morning the shops of the town remained closed, and the weather being fine, upwards of 2,000 people were enabled to attend. Although the assemblage was so great, there was no disorder or confusion. One feeling seemed to actuate all present, viz. an anxiety to testify their respect for the deceased. NEWS The telegraphic information we gave last week of the check General Evans had received from the Carlist forces at Hernani, and his retreat to San Sebastian, turns out, we regret to state, to be in substance correct. We need not give the particulars of the misadventures here, as they are found in our Foreign Intelligence section. [General Evans was defeated, with a heavy cost in British lives, as a previous notice had mentioned. jm] WEDNESDAY, March 29 - [somewhat condensed, as it was a long description - jm] [the mandatory punishment for arson was death - jm] - George WALLIS, 22, indicted for having, on the 19th day of November, last, in the parish of Gwennap, unlawfully and maliciously set fire to a certain stack of hay, the property of Hugh Barratt. Hugh Barratt, beer-shop owner at Gwennap, had a stack of hay 72 yards from the house. On the 18th of Nov., he was alarmed by a person coming at night, knocking at the door, and calling fire; came downstairs, and saw prisoner and William Slanter* outside. Went to the rick, and found it enveloped with flames. Steven Mitchell works in Poldice Mine. Prisoner came to the Blacksmith's shop about eleven o'clock. He lighted the fire with a rope, as is usually done in mines. John Penrose came with the prisoner, and they had a feat of strength with the anvil. Prisoner took up the rope, and lighted it. Witness took it away, and threw it back. Prisoner lighted it again. Penrose asked what he was going to do with it; prisoner said he only wanted it a few minutes, and walked away. Witness looked after him, till he had got about 241 yards off (measured the distance the next day) and saw him about 120 yards beyond the engine-pool. The rope was alight then; the wind caused it to blaze. A little while after he saw the rick on fire. William Stanton* saw the rick on fire, and called up to Mr. Barratt. While he was doing so, prisoner came to the door, and said he had been knocking before, but could not make any one hear. Witness said he would knock the door down, but that he would make them hear. Maid came immediately. John Penrose confirmed the statement of Mitchell, so far as he was concerned. James Barnard, constable, apprehended the prisoner, who told him (constable) that he did not set fire to the hay; that he threw the rope into the engine-pool. Witness requested him to go with him to find it; he did so, but it could not be found. William James Genn testified the prisoner stated he took the rope away from roguishness, and threw it away. He saw the fire before he got home, but he went in to eat something, then came out and went to alarm Barratt. Mr. Cockburn made a very able defense. The Judge recapitulated the evidence to the Jury, who, after sitting some time, requested to withdraw. Jury returned after about three hours, finding the prisoner guilty, but recommended him to mercy. The Judge informed the jury that if the hay stack had adjoined the house, he could not have attended to their merciful recommendation; it now nearly approaches to the capital offense, but he should recommend the prisoner to the merciful consideration of his Majesty. Death was recorded against him. [* John Staton and John Slanter are probably the same person. jm] Richard MAY, 16, was indicted for the willful murder of Elizabeth Stoddern, in the parish of Kenwyn. Mr. Smith opened the case for the prosecution. He said there was no question as to the cause of E. Stoddern's death, but the Jury had to decide the degree of his guilt. (As the evidence was fully reported in this paper earlier it will not be repeated). After the witnesses had been examined the Judge explained to the Jury that the evidence came short of constituting the crime of murder, although it came close. If, after making the threat, the prisoner had drawn the deceased into the conflict, and made her having assaulted him an excuse for plunging the knife into her body, it would have amounted to murder. But Stoddern had provoked the prisoner, which was clear from the evidence. The Jury returned a verdict of manslaughter, and the prisoner was sentenced to twelve months' imprisonment, and one week's solitary confinement in each month. John JOLLY, John MILLS, and Thomas SMITH, indicted for having on the 18th of December, at St. Ewe, assaulted John Keddle, one of his Majesty's officers of excise, for obstructing him in the exercise of his duty, and for riotously assembling with many others. The prisoners all pleaded guilty. Mr. Erle, for the prosecutor, said that he was representing the board of customs. And said although a considerable number of persons had assembled, and many of them had instruments which might be used with much effect, yet as no personal violence had been resorted to, he did not call the witnesses for the prosecution in order to go into the case. The prisoners counsel consenting to leave the matter entirely with the Judge, his Lordship, after explaining to the prisoners the danger they had exposed themselves to, and advised them to act better in future, sentenced them to three months' imprisonment, requesting the governor of the gaol not to mix them up with common thieves. James SIBLY, indicted for having on the 1st and 2nd of February last, riotously assembled, and headed a mob in the town of Camelford. Mr. Cockburn conducted the prosecution, and related all the particulars, which were afterward adduced in evidence. Mr. John Brown, guardian of the Camelford Union, proved that Sibley had harangued the mob at Camelford; had demanded the poor-law commissioner of Mr. Dinham, in the name of the rioters; and marched at their head while they paraded the streets with shouldered bludgeons, preceded by a drum and fife. Mr. Dinham corroborated the evidence of the other witness, and added the mob surrounded the Defiance coach, expecting the said poor-law commissioner was in it. That riotous and inflammatory language had been used by several of the mob, especially Buscombe. Mr. William Sloggatt, merchant, of Boscastle, was also a guardian. Saw a large assemblage of people parading the town. Saw Sibly addressing the people, but did not hear what he said. Heard a kind of cheer. Several of the guardians addressed the people and persuaded them to go home peaceably. The town was in a tumultuous state for several hours. Cross-examined. Hear Mr. Avery say he did not like the new Poor Laws, nor those who made them; but he recommended them to obey the laws, saying that if they broke them they were answerable for their conduct. He desired them to go home quietly, telling them that there were other means of having their grievances redressed.. Warwick Guy Pearse corroborated the former evidence, and added that Sibly said he had heard that great cruelty was exercised in the new workhouses, and that cries of great distress had often been heard at a distance. Christopher Jope rode on the leaders of the horses in the Regulator coach, being loaded; and afterwards, when he arrived at Camelford, the coach was surrounded by the multitude, and a gentleman who they supposed to be the Poor-law Commissioner was much abused. He assured them that it was not the Poor-law Commissioner, and they desisted. Several respectable persons spoke as to the character of Sibly, which had hitherto been good. The Jury returned a verdict of Guilty. The Judge deferred passing sentence till the next prisoner (Thomas JAGO), was tried. Thomas JAGO was indicted for a riot on the 7th of February last, at Stratton. A second count charged him with assaulting Thomas Burrows, and riotously assembling with other persons. Henry James, high constable of Stratton, stated that about 70 or 80 men, armed with staves and sticks, assembled in Stratton about 12 o'clock, and among them was the prisoner Jago. William Shearm, John Shearm, and William Wallace Bray, all deposed as to the riotous state of the town, it being completely in the possession of the mob, who entered the justice room in order to intimidate them, surrounded Mr. Shearm's house and threatened violence. The prisoner said he had 30,000 men at his command and 5 barrels of money. Thomas Browne, clerk to Mr. Shearm, whose house had been surrounded, was in the justices room when the rioters came in there, and used intimidations. When he was at Mr. Shearm's and the crowd attempted to break in, he went out to get assistance. The prisoner saw him, and asked him whose side was he on. He said no side. Prisoner said he should be on some side, and seized him. He got away, and took shelter in the house of Mr. Parsons, wine and spirit merchant. Mr. Parsons said Mr. Browne sought his protection. The prisoner demanded of Mr. Parsons that he give him (Brown) up. Parsons said Browne was not there, he having now escaped from behind. The rioters said they would have him. Witness had barred his bottom door, and took a sword, and said if anyone approached he would thrust him through; and it should be over his dead body they should enter his house. They then desisted. Many witnesses were called to speak to the character of Jago, all of whom gave him a good one. He was found guilty of the riot. The Judge then addressed Sibly and Jago, and said it was a lamentable thing that men should be so deluded as to imagine they could set aside or overcome the law. The law was all-powerful, and must be obeyed. To Sibly he said that having professed the principles of religion, he ought to have known that the bible taught him to obey the laws and commit no violence; but he had violated these precepts. They were severally sentenced, Sibly to three months' imprisonment, and Jago to 6 months, each of them to enter into their own recognizance of £100, for three years. WHITING, indicted for rioting, was acquitted. Mary Ann CHELLER was charged on oath with having on the 25th of February last, kept and maintained a certain common, ill-governed, and disorderly house at Chyandour, in the parish of Madron. She was found guilty, and sentenced to 3 months' imprisonment, and to enter into her own recognizance for £100 for 3 years. This case concluded the business of the Crown Bar, and the Court rose at 5 o'clock. NISI PRIUS Doe dem. Bowden and another vs Marks and others – [condensed jm] Mr. Sergeant Bompas and Mr. Halcomb appeared for the lessors of the plaintiff, and Messrs. Erle and Moody for the defendants. This case occupied the court from Monday at noon until Wednesday evening, but it contained nothing of public interest, and much of the testimony was unfit for publication. The simple question was the validity of certain documents executed by a person supposed to be an idiot. It was an action of Ejectment brought by William Bowden, the heir-at-law of John Hambly, late of Bodmin, deceased, and Aaron Bickford, to recover an estate called Bodiniel in the parish of Bodmin. Deceased, John Hambly, had for twenty years been afflicted with paralysis agitaus, or shaking palsy, which increased with years. In 1823, he purchased the estate for £970, and borrowed £600 from his sister, Hannah Hambly, on security of a bond. Hannah died in 1827, leaving the sum she advanced to her brother to be enjoyed by him during his life, and to be divided amongst her next of kin at his decease. In 1830, a woman of bad character, Margaret Reynolds, about 23 years of age, induced Hambly to obtain a license for the purpose of marrying her. (Hambly had often stated his desire to be married.) The day before his marriage, Mr. Hawke took him to Plymouth, where he deeded Mr. Hawke 2 acres of the estate without any consideration. The marriage occurred the following day. After several months of living together, Hambly was separated from his wife because of ill treatment he received from her. In 1831, Hambly left his money and property, after payment of the £600, to Mr. Hawke, whose wife would have shared in the inheritance of part of the estate left by Hannah. Mr. Hawke had already bought interests of several other people in the £600. The plaintiffs contended that Hambly was so mentally as well as physically decayed he could not have understood what he was doing, and also that the signatures were fraudulently obtained. Defendants maintained that he was physically enfeebled, but his mind was sharp to the end. Judgement for the Plaintiffs, the Jury being of opinion that the deceased was incapable of executing either of the documents. John HAMPDEN, 20 indicted for having stolen one wollen shirt, from Wheal Fortune mine in the parish of Ludgvan, the property of Albert Wearne. The prisoner was fully convicted of the theft, and sentenced to six weeks imprisonment. Robert HOBBA, 23, was indicted for having feloniously stolen, on the 19th of January, in the parish of Liskeard, four barn-door fowls, the property of William Pearce. Wm. Pearce found the prisoner lying under one of his apple trees, and near him were the four fowls, which had been just killed. There was no doubt of the prisoner's guilt, and he was sentenced to six months' imprisonment, and one week's solitary confinement in each month. John BYRNE and James DEACON, indicted for having stolen from the person of Elizabeth Woodward a red leather purse, containing one shilling and two sixpence. Mrs. Tonkin, stallholder in Redruth market, saw prisoners about her stall nearly all the day with no purpose. Elizabeth Woodward came to her stall, and Tonkin saw Byrne put his hand in Woodward's pocket, and she asked Woodward if she had lost anything. Woodward found her money gone. The women spoke to their husbands, who pursued the prisoners. The husbands gave them to the custody of the constable, Trenery. Byrne had a pedlar's box when taken by the constable, containing pedlar's ware. Mr. Cockburn, without any previous notice, was called upon to defend the prisoners. The Judge complimented him by saying that if he had studied the case ever so well, he could not have made a better defense. The prisoners were considered regular pick-pockets, and were both found guilty. Sentence, 12 calendar months' imprisonment. After sentence was passed, the prisoner to whom the box belonged asked if it might now be restored. The Judge informed him that he was now a felon, and was considered in the eyes of the law as possessing nothing. His box of pedlary was therefore ordered to be handed over to the Under Sheriff, and the prisoner felt greviously disappointed. John DAVY, 20, and William HOCKING, 22, were charged with having stolen in Penryn, two drakes and four ducks, the property of John Share. John STANDLY was indicted for receiving same, knowing them to be stolen. The evidence proved that Standly's house, which is a beer shop, was open at two o'clock, and again at three in the morning; that Davy and Hocking were seen in the direction of Mr. Share's house, at the hour just mentioned; that when Standly's house was searched, the ducks were found between the bed and sacking with a child lying on top. Mr. Hughes defended the prisoner Standly, but he was so implicated that no ingenuity of counsel could extricate him, and they were all three found guilty. The two former were sentenced to twelve month's imprisonment, and Standly to transportation for fourteen years. Peter BISHOP was charged on oath with having, at Penryn, stolen one checquered shirt, the property of Henry Hearn Spargo. It came out in evidence that the prisoner acknowledged having taken the said shirt, which he drew from his pocket. Guilty. To be privately whipped and one month's hard labour. Robert PASCOE, indicted for having stolen a pair of trowsers, the property of John Pearce, of Tywardreath. Prisoner was clearly convicted, but on account of his youth he was sentenced to only ten days' confinement, and to be whipped. Henry LEWIS, 14, charged with having stolen, in the parish of Budock, a silver teaspoon, property of Robert Wrinkle Innes. In consequence of some misunderstanding, the prosecutor and witnesses retired before the trial came on. The Judge waited some time for their return, but as they did not appear, the prisoner was acquitted. William ANGOVE, 20, indicted for having, on the night of Saturday, 19th of February last, feloniously and burglariously broken open and entered the dwelling house of Richard Brewer, at Padstow, and stolen therefrom one five franc piece, and other monies. Mr. Rowe, for the prosecutor, stated Richard Brewer was a butcher, and also dealing in flour. Prisoner was a servant, living with Brewer's mother. He was in the habit of coming on various accounts to the prosecutor's, on business of the mother's, and therefore knew where Brewer kept his money. Two £5 notes were taken, some silver, and a five franc note. Prisoner, at twelve o'clock on Saturday night, was at a public house, where he changed a £5. The next morning, he went to another public house, and changed a 5 franc note. Suspicion resting on the prisoner, he was taken into custody. He had in his possession a key, proved to be the key of his own box, which also opened the desk of Mr. Brewer. When accompanied by the constable to his father's house, he requested to go up stairs to change his clothes, and on doing so made his escape. He was re-taken a few days later, and finally committed. Mr. Cockburn made a very ingenious defence for the prisoner, but the evidence was conclusive, and the jury returned a verdict of Guilty. The Judge informed the prisoner that he had forfeited his life, but that he should recommend him to his Majesty for mercy. TO CHINA CLAY GETTERS - William CASLON, of Hanley, Staffordshire, is desirous of informing the above persons that he continues to act as Agent for the sale of CHINA CLAY, nothwithstanding any reports which may have been circulated to the contrary. Monies remitted immediately on the receipt thereof, and the strictest integrity may be always relied upon Mar 29, 1837 Properties for sale St. Allen - Manor of Cargoll - To be granted by Copy of Court Roll, for three lives, Dwelling House, Inclosures, containing about 9 acres, called Cook's Tenement, near Village of Zelah, in parish of St. Allen, occupied by John EVERELL, after the death of Mark HARRIS. Survey to be held at the Half Moon Inn, Zelah, 21st of April. Mr. Chilcott, Solicitor, Truro Mawgan in Pyder - At the house of Mr. Bishop, Innkeeper, the customary Freehold of that FARM and PREMISES situated in TREGURRIAN Now occupied by Mr. Robert Vercoe - including dwelling house outbuildings, 62 acres of inclosed meadow and pasture land, and 18 acres of common. ALSO Dwelling houses, with gardens, situate in the Village of Mawgan Church-town, now in the occupations of Nathaniel GILBERT, Turton SIBERT, Francis HICKS, and Philip JAMES, as tenants thereof. Apply to Mr. John TREBILCOCK, of Lower St. Columb, Mr. William TREBILCOCK, of Ladock, Mr. Thomas TREBILCOCK of St. Columb Major, or Messrs. Paynter and Whitfordk, Solicitors, St. Columb. Pool - Dwelling house and Shop to Let - To be LET, and entered on immediately, an exscellent Dwelling House and Shop, situate in Pool. Apply to Joel BLAMEY, Pool March 16, 1837 Truro - For 14 years from Midsummer next, two Dwelling-houses, with garden, courtlage, and premised in Pydar Street, now in the several occupations of Messrs. TIPPET and JENNINGS. The houses, which were on lease for Lives, have lately fallen in hand; they are in excellent repair and are well situated and adapted for the residences of two genteel Families. Apply to Hosken JAMES, Town Clerk, Truro Menheniot - Trenant Barton, &c., to be let by tender for 14 years from Lady day, 1838, the capital Barton of TRENANT, with the adjoining Farm of TREGONDALE, situate in Menheniot, in the occupation of the executors of the Will of the late Mr. Edward SNELL. 230 acres of land, 5 acres of orchard, commodious Dwelling House, Offices, Barns, Stables, and Farm Yard Buildings. Apply to Mr. M. ANSTIS, Attorney at Law, Liskeard Bodmin - At Oliver's Hotel, in Bodmin, estate called PENDEWY, 40 acres with good Dwelling House, Barn and Outhouses, with one quarter Acre of orchard, now in the occupation of Mr. William Ruse, Tenant. Apply to Mr. John HOOPER of Bodmin, Proprietor, or Mr. W. BLIGH, Solicitor, Bodmin Newlyn, St. Hillary, St. Just, and Creed To be let by private tender, for one year, and so on from year to year, determinable by either party on six month's notice, and subject to control of the High Court of Chancery. All the Messuage and tenement called ST. JUST TENEMENT 36 acres of land, in the personal occupation of Rev. Edward RODD, D.D. that Estate called HIGHER PENBERTHY, in St. Hillary, now in the occupation of Anthony WILLIAMS. ANDREW's TENEMENT, in Newlyn, 40 acres of land, occupied by William GLANVILLE JAME'S TENEMENT, in Tregugian, in all about 11 acres, occupied by Simon SEARE Water Grist Mill called PROBUS MILL, with dwelling-house and meadow, occupied by Edward KENDELL. Apply to Mr. CHILCOTT, Solicitor, Truro Wendron - To be let for fourteen years by private contract, tenement called SOUTH MERTHER UNI, situate in parish of Wendron, occupied by Messrs. Samuel and William BOLITHO. Also - NORTH MERTHER UNI, now occupied by Messrs. B. and T. TRELOAR; good dwelling house, stabling and outhouses, 28 acres of arable land. Apply to Mr. Chilcott, Solicitor, Truro West Looe - House to Let, for a small genteel family, in West Looe. Apply to Mrs. HEARD, Truro (owner and editor of the West Briton) or to Mr. ANGEAR, builder, West Looe. St. Agnes - Mr. H. F. Stephens will sell two desirable Dwelling-houses and Gardens, also four plots of land for building on, in Cleader's Croft, near Peterville. Apply to Mr. Thomas RANDALL, plasterer, Truro, Proprietor, or H. F. Stephens, Auctioneer, St. Agnes Wadebridge - Auction at the Molesworth Arms Inn, Wadebridge, term of 99 years, determinable on 3 Lives, with a moderate perpetual renewal fee: newly erected Dwelling house situate in the Fair-park; now adapted for two dwellings but can be easily converted to one. Apply to Mr. Thomas RANDALL, plasterer, Truro, Proprietor, or Mr. E. HAMBLY, Attorney at Law, Wadebridge. Parish of North Hill - Growing in Calstock, 124 OAK, 28 ASH, and 18 SYCAMORE trees, to be sold at auction by Mr. R. COAD. To view, apply to Mr. John LUSKEY at Calstock. {end} |