| 3 NOVEMBER 1837, Friday NEWS - Dinner to Sir William L. S. Trelawny, Bart, and Sir Wm. Molesworth, Bart., M.P., at Oliver's Hotel, Bodmin - Meeting of the Tin Trade - Stannaries Court - Cholera Deaths in Limehouse, and onboard H.M. ship "Dreadnought" LOCAL NEWS Remainder of the cases tried at the Michaelmas Quarter Sessions in Bodmin Nathaniel LANYON, 41, committed by Edmund Turner, Esq. M.P. charged with having stolen one shirt, the property of Thomas POLKINGHORNE. Guilty. Six calendar months hard labour, one month worth of solitary. Thomas GILL, 48, committed by Thomas John Phillips, Esq., charged with having stolen a mould for spoons, and one pound of lead. Guilty. Two calendar months hard labour. Susannah CORAM, 17, committed by Sir W. Salisbury Trelawny, charged with stealing one black silk handkerchief, property of William DAWE. Acquitted. John BELL, 18, and William JONES, 53, committed by Francis Rodd, Esq., charged with having stolen a brass cheese pan, the property of Edward TOOL. Guilty. Transported 14 years. Thomas MADDOX, 31, committed by John Kendall Fletcher, clerk, charged with having stolen three bee hives, and about 15 or 20 pounds weight of honey, the property of Richard Peake GARLAND and Elizabeth SARGENT. Acquitted. Hannah NILES, 24, committed by John Coryton Roberts, Esq., charged on oath, and on her own voluntary confession, with having set fire to a certain stack of barley, the property of John WRIGHT, of the parish of Botrusfleming, to be tried at the next assizes. Joseph MARSHALL, 26, committed by Edward Pearce, Esq., mayor of Bodmin, charged with having stolen a promissory note for the payment of £5 of the Devon and Cornwall Banking Company, the property of John Cooper. Acquitted. Thomas Trezise THOMAS, 14, committed by Charles Valentine Le Grice, clerk, charged with having stolen from the person of Andrew Stevens, eight half-crowns and two shillings. Pleaded Guilty. One calendar month hard labour, and whipped. Richard ANNEAR, 45, committed by George Treweeke, clerk, charged with having received a large quantity of old iron chain, well knowing the same to have been stolen. Guilty. Transported ten years. Digory MORCOMB, 17, committed by John Ennis Vivian, Esq., M.P. charged with having stolen a wooden box, two sovereigns, two half-crowns, one shilling, two pences, a five cent piece, and two gold drops for earrings, the property of Richard BENNETTS. Guilty. Six calendar months hard labour, and whipped. John BEEBY, 35, committed by John Kendall Fletcher, clerk, charged with having stolen, at Tywardreath, a small four wheel hand wagon, the property of Thomas FARLEY. Guilty. Three calendar months hard labour. John WHERRY, 33, on bail, charged with stealing two [p]arts of barley in the straw, the property of George TRUSCOTT. Pleaded guilty. One calendar month hard labour. James JENKIN, 28, on bail, charged with stealing thirty pounds of lead, the property of W. REYNOLDS and others. Guilty. Six calendar months hard labour. Elizabeth MARTIN, 28, on bail, charged with stealing stockings and various other articles, the property of Christopher Wallis, gentleman. Guilty. Transported seven years. John ROBINSON, 19, committed by John King Lethbridge, Esq., charged with having assaulted Jane PEARDON, with intent to commit a rape. Guilty. Six calendar months hard labour. John BUTLER, 74, and Jane BUTLER, 37, committed by the mayor of Bodmin, charged with keeping a disorderly house in that borough. John, acquitted, and Jane, guilty. Twelve calendar months at hard labour. Thomas COOK, 29, committed by the mayor of Penryn, charged with assaulting and beating Thomas Treloar, on of the constables of that borough, in the execution of his duties. Guilty of common assault. Imprisoned 14 days and fined £5; and further imprisoned until fine is paid. James MERIFIELD, 27, committed by John Kempe, clerk, charged as a rogue and vagabond, having run away and left his wife and child chargeable to the parish of Fowey. Discharged. Thomas JONES, 29, committed by Frederick ROGERS, Esq., charged with having stolen a checked shirt, the property of John BREWER. Guilty. Six calendar months hard labour. Against Sarah GRAHAM, charged with having stolen a watch, and Elizabeth BARRICOAT, charged with having stolen a table and bible, there were no true bills. SENTENCES - Transportation for fourteen years - JENKIN, Prudence - Twelve months imprisonment and hard labour - COPELIN, William - JENKIN, Zacharius - NETTLE, John (one month solitary and twice whipped) - COLLINS, John (three months solitary) - COLLINS, Robert (three months solitary) - COLLINS, Thomas (three months solitary) - Six months imprisonment and hard labour - PENHALL, William - Three months imprisonment, and hard labour - WILLS, Honor - NOTT, Mary - COLLINS, James - CLEMOW, Philip - SCOBELL, Nicholas Two months imprisonment and hard labour - [C]OURT, Mary - CLARK, Paul (and once whipped) Six week's imprisonment and hard labour - SEWELL, James (and once whipped) One month's imprisonment and hard labour - COCK, Philip (and once whipped) - VIANT, William - TREVENA, Nicholas (and once whipped) Fourteen days imprisonment and hard labour - ANDREW, Hannah - DUNCALF, Richard (and whipped) Agave Americana - We understand that this most magnificent and far-famed plant, at Clowance, the seat of Sir John St. Aubyn, continues to blossom in great perfection; and that, although it has been in flower during the last five weeks, but little more than half of the clusters have as yet perfected their blossoms. The large leaves below appear to droop and wither, but the flower-stalk and laterals are as vigorous and strong as ever, and we believe the plant will remain in bloom at least three weeks from the present date. The plant, being well sheltered by pit lights, the flowers have not suffered the least injury by the late rains and wind. We hear that the astonishing number of 7,201 persons have visited Clowance for the purpose of seeing this wonderful phenomenon in nature, and still the number increases daily. Lander Column - We observe that his Honour the Vice-Warden, James Lucius Dampier, Esq., has subscribed one guinea towards the completion of this erection; and we take this opportunity of reminding the public, and our townsmen in particular, that there is still a considerable deficit in the funds of the committee. [As you may remember, the original memorial collapsed; they're trying to raise enough money to replace it, and are finding it hard to do so. jm] Surgical Operation - A man named John Boney, of Burlawn, St. Breock, who had been labouring under disease of the knee joint for the last nine years, during which time he have twice been discharged from the Infirmary, underwent amputation of the leg on Tuesday last, the operation having been most ably performed by Mr. Fry, surgeon, Wadebridge, assisted by Messrs. Jewel and Son, St. Columb. The man is now doing well. Fowey - On Sunday last, Miss Kempe gave a dinner for 15 widows of this place, whose joint ages amounted to 631 years. Serious Accident - On Tuesday last, as Richard Bone was sounding a rock at East Wheal Strawberry mine, the rock fell upon his left leg, and shattered it so severely as to render immediate amputation necessary. The operation was performed by Mr. D. R. Robinson, surgeon of the mine, and the man is going on well. Coroner's Inquest - An inquest was held on Wednesday last, at Fenterwanson, near Camelford, on the body of a boy about three years old, son of Joseph Blank, a labourer, who, in the short absence of the mother, caught his clothes on fire, and was burnt so severely that he died in about an hour afterwards. Musical Entertainment - On Thursday last, Mr. and Mrs. Wright gave a musical entertainment to the inhabitants of this town, at the Town-hall, on which occasion Mrs. W. sang several songs very sweetly, and with great taste, and gave great satisfaction to the audience assembled. We hear Mr. and Mrs. Wright intend to repeat their entertainment on Monday next; and as this will be the last night, we heartily wish them that success which they so well merit. Mr. Bochea's Concert - We call the attention of our readers to the advertisement of this unrivaled harpist, who, it will be seen, intends honouring this county with a visit during the present month. Of Mr. Bochea's talents nothing need be said to excite in the lovers of music an anxious desire to hear his splendid performances and as he will be accompanied by Miss Nunn, and Signors Curioni and Carara, whose fame is also established in the musical world, a rich treat may be fairly anticipated. Mademoiselle Milanollo, as a violinist, is spoken of with admiration; she is said to be only eight years of age, and has already played a concertante with Mori, before a London audience. COURT for RELIEF OF INSOLVENT DEBTORS (notice that on 27th November, petitions will be reviewed for the following debtors) - William ALLEN, formerly of the Parish of Redruth, afterwards of the Parish of St. Austle, afterwards of the Parish of St. Blazey, and late of the Borough of Lostwithiel, all in the County of Cornwall, Miner, Beer-house-keeper, Mine Agent, Grocer, and General Dealer. - John RIPPON, formerly of the Parish of Camborne, afterwards of the Borough of Saint Ives, and late of the Parish of Roach, all in the County of Cornwall, Labourer, Excavator, and Road-maker. - Edward ELLIS, late of the town of Penzance, in the County of Cornwall, Labourer, Van-driver, Gentleman's servant, Gardener, Common-carrier, Beer-house-keeper, Beer-seller, Grocer, Shop-keeper, and general Dealer. - John Willcocks JENNINGS (sued by the name of John JENNINGS) late of the Borough of Launceston, in the County of Cornwall, Black and White Smith, and Brass Founder. - John HORNABROOK, late of the Borough of Launceston, in the County of Cornwall, Carrier, Shoe-maker, Shop-keeper, Grocer, and general Dealer. - Henry SINCOCK, formerly of the Parish of Illogan, afterwards of the Borough of Penryn, and late of the Parish of Gwithian, all in the County of Cornwall, Miller and Innkeeper. - William Treloar MATTHEWS (sued as William MATTHEWS), late of the Parish of Saint Stephens by Saltash, in the County of Cornwall, Cordwainer, Huckster, and Regrater [?]. - Jonathan HILL, late of the Parish of Saint Germains in the County of Cornwall, Auctioneer and Land Surveyor. - George REED, late of the Borough of Lostwithiel, in the County of Cornwall, Innkeeper. - Isaac Broad PALAMOUNTAIN (sued as Isaac Palamountain), late of the Parish of Helston, in the County of Cornwall, Clock and Watch maker, Bailhanger [?], and Black and White Smith. - Gerrance PETHICK (sued as Gerrance), formerly of the Parish of Saint Cleer, and late of the Borough of Liskeard, both in the County of Cornwall, House Steward and Innkeeper. - If any Creditor intends to OPPOSE a Prisoner's Discharge, NOTICE of such Intention must be given to the said Prisoner IN WRITING, three CLEAR days before the Day of Hearing. ADVERTISEMENTS To Tinners - A MAN disposed to make himself useful in the general business of Tinman, Brazier, and Plumber, may have full employ by applying to W. Hoskins, Falmouth. 10th Month, 1837 NOTICE - Henry CHIPMAN, jun., does hereby notify Shopkeepers and Tradesmen against giving credit to his WIFE; after this NOTICE, as he will not be answerable for any DEBTS she may contract in his name. Signed HENRY CHIPMAN, King's Arms Inn, Redruth - Nov. 2, 1837 50 POUNDS REWARD!!!! - At a public meeting held at the school room in St. Columb this day, resolved that the above reward of £50 be offered for the discovery of the person or persons who burglariously entered the shop of Mr. Nankivell on the night of the 28th instant, and destroyed and plundered property to a large amount; or for the discovery of the person or persons who broke the windows of the CHURCH on the same night. The above reward will be paid to any person who will give information as will lead to conviction of the offender or offenders. On behalf of the meeting, Frederick Rogers, Chairman St. Columbe, Oct. 30, 1837 10 NOVEMBER 1837, Friday LOCAL NEWS Falmouth - On Saturday last three sisters, named Catherine Nicholls, Eliza Nicholls, and Ann Nicholls, the latter only 16 years of age, were committed to the town-prison to take their trial at the next sessions on a charge of felony. It appeared that Catherine was an errand girl in the employ of Mr. R. Moyle, and that on Friday evening, the shop-woman sent her to the cellar to fetch something, where, thinking she staid longer than was necessary, she went to look after her, and found her two sisters in the cellar with her, one of whom had a sack containing about 47 lbs. of currants with which she was about to go off. There is no doubt, from circumstances which have come to light since their detection, that these girls have been long in the habit of carrying on a system of robbery, which it is hoped has not been put an end to. [surely this wasn't what the writer intended - jm] Seizure - On Friday last, the "Fox", revenue cutter, in conjunction with the Coast Guard station at Goran Haven, crept up 79 tubs of brandy, near the Deadman. Smuggling - On Tuesday last, George Sampson, and John Jaikes, watermen at Falmouth, were taken in the act of landing some contraband articles at that port, and were committed to the town gaol to await an answer from the Board of Customs, to the report of their case which has been forwarded. Suicide - The ship "Harlequin" from London, bound to Rio de Janeiro, put into Falmouth on Tuesday, when it appeared that the steward had in the course of her passage down channel cut his throat and thrown himself overboard. St. Ives - The greatest quantity, and best quality, of herrings taken here for many years, were brought in on Wednesday morning. Several of the boats had from 25,000 to 30,000 each, and it is supposed the whole caught were between 45,000 and 50,000 which are selling at 1s.6d per hundred. The Roche Beacon's Bounds Case - This cause, in which George Montgomery LEWIS, is the real plaintiff, and Christopher ALDERSON, the defendant, and which has already been the subject of a Bill of Chancery, an indictment and two trials at Law, was again moved in the Court of Exchequer, by Mr. Serjeant Bompas on the part of the defendant Mr. Alderson, on Saturday last. The cause came on late, and several of the reporters had left before it was moved. Serjeant Bompas, on the part of Mr. Alderson, disclosed to the Court a case of a very singular and aggravated character, charging the plaintiff, Lewis, with two other persons of the name of Thomas SNELL and John BLAKE, upon numerous affidavits, with having taken off and secreted during the trial at the last assizes for Cornwall, and kept in a state of intoxication, one John HORE, a material witness, and the bound-receiver of Mr. Alderson, the defendant. The learned Serjeant, in his address, stated among other circumstances, that it appeared on the affidavits, that Lewis, on the arrival of the witness at the assizes in Launceston, made use of the following expression - "Make him (the witness) as drunk as hell, as he is the only person who can do us any harm." This advice appears by the sequel to have been acted upon, and the Court, without hesitation, granted a rule to shew cause why there should not be a new trial, the plaintiff Lewis paying the costs of the recent trial, and why an attachment should not issue against George Montgomery LEWIS, Thomas SNELL, and John BLAKE, for secreting the witness. Interesting Festival - On Wednesday, the 1st instant, E. Archer, Esq. of Trelaske, invited his tenantry to dine with him, to celebrate his coming of age. A large company of tenants and other friends surrounded the young squire, who had made preparations worthy the occasion; and such a day of festivity it has seldom fallen to our lot to record. Miss Archer met the wives and daughters at a tea provided for them in the drawing room, and a ball closed the pleasures of the day. The morning was ushered in with the ringing of bells at Launceston and Lewannick, and a band was in attendance. We congratulate Mr. Archer on having attained his majority, and being surrounded with such a tenantry; and we hope he will live long to enjoy the excellent property he is heir to, and live also in the hearts of his tenants. Goran Haven - This part of the coast was visited on the night of Wednesday the 1st instant, by a tremendous storm of thunder and lightening, accompanied by heavy showers of rain and hail. The electric fluid struck the signal staff at the Deadman, belonging to the Coast Guard station at Goran Haven, broke the spindle on which the vane traverses in two, and shivered the upper part in splinters. It then descended the mast, and riving it from top to bottom, broke the iron clasp, and tore the step to pieces. It also broke several panes of glass in the watch-house, and knocked down the fence wall. The ground round the mast presented an appearance of waved lines forming rays. Portions of the mast were found several yards distance in different directions around it. Fortunately, the man belonging to the station was absent at the time, or in all probability he would have lost his life. A horse was killed at Mevagissey. Interesting to Farmers - Mr. George Pearce, of Pennare, Gorran, having been obliged to plough up a piece of ground, about 1 1/2 acres, which he had sown with wheat, in consequence of the wire worm having nearly destroyed the whole, sowed it with turnips; but finding the worms had commenced their work of destruction on that crop, he employed boys to collect them, and at first gave them 2d per hundred. Finding they would pick easily six hundred a day, he reduced their allowance to 1 1/2 d. per hundred, and they have gathered the surprising number of 18,000 besides what Mr. P. and his servants picked up. By this means, Mr. Pearce has saved about one acre of turnips, which, no doubt, would have been completely destroyed. The boys soon found out by the sickly appearance of the plant where the enemy had taken possession of it; and having scraped the mould away, and picked off the worms, they then returned the mould to its former position. As many as fifty worms have been taken from one turnip. Wesleyan Association - The neat chapel, lately occupied by the Baptists at Callington, has been bought by the Wesleyan Association, and was opened for public worship by several ministers of that denomination on Sunday last. A new chapel at Fletcher's Bridge, near Bodmin, built by this association, was also opened for divine worship on Sunday last. Continued to next page |