| 17 NOVEMBER 1837, Friday NEWS - The Queen's Visit to the City [entire back page - jm] LOCAL NEWS Earthquake - We are informed that the earthquake lately felt at St. Miniver was also felt many miles distant in the surrounding country. Mr. J. Philp's house, at St. Tudy, was so severely shaken that nearly every pane of glass in it was broken. Diabolical Frolic - On Saturday night last, about 10 o'clock, some miscreants tied an article in the form of a maroon to the knocker of Mr. J. Hooton's door, Falmouth, and set it on fire. Mrs. Hooton, seeing sparks of fire falling outside the door, in the passage, opened it, but Mr. Hooton had the presence of mind to close it just at the moment of explosion. The report, which was heard at a great distance, and thought to be a gun from a vessel just come in, burst the panel of the door, but Mr. and Mrs. Hooton were fortunately preserved from injury. There are some persons suspected, and we trust the perpetrators will be discovered. Caution to Apprentices - On Saturday last two young men, apprentices to Mr. Gann, tailor, Penzance, named Ellis and Paul, were brought before Richard Pearce, Esq., mayor of that borough, for absenting themselves from their duty without leave; when the former was committed to the town gaol for fourteen days, and to be kept to hard labour, the other, in consequence of the charge being relinquished by his master on his promise of future good behaviour, after receiving a strong admonition from the mayor, was discharged. It is to be hoped that this example will be strictly followed by other masters, for the purpose of not only securing the services of their apprentices, but also as a wholesome lesson to them for their future good. Doe vs Alderson - A report having appeared in our paper of last week that a rule nisi for a new trial in this cause had been granted by the Court of Exchequer; and also that a rule nisi for an attachment against Mr. G. M. Lewis, Mr. Thomas Snell, and Mr. John Blake, all of the parish of Roche, had been granted on the alleged ground that these parties had conspired together and removed one John Hore, a material witness in the cause, from the Assizes, to prevent his giving evidence on the part of the defendant; and that such rule had been granted on the affidavit of the defendant Alderson, supported by affidavits by his attorney Mr. James Boxer, of London, Mr. Christopher Wallis of Bodmin, and various other persons, imputing the grossest misconduct to them, we are instructed to state that the persons accused, as soon as an opportunity is afforded them, of filing counter affidavits, will be able fully to exonerate themselves from the charge. St. Columb Petty Sessions - At these Sessions, held last week, Mrs. Rebecca Bond, a very facetious and extremely loquacious little woman, complained of an assault against Mr. John Bond, an executioner of the Law, for that he, on a day in the complainant's charge mentioned, did through the wall of an adjoining dwelling house, vomit at her big and ugly words, and used such offensive epithets, which to name might "tinge with red the female reader's cheek", to the great infringement and complete inundation of her domestic happiness. [she maintained] that she was very silent on the occasion, and was well known and respected for her taciturnity. Defendant said he always kept aloof from strife, and the "bitter battles of the tongue". That he never saw complainant; but such was her volubility that on the day in question, he through the wall which divides his house from complainant's, heard himself assailed by her in the most obstreperous manner, and big and ugly names issued from her mouth in rapid succession; in fact her pretty tongue "than any jack went faster". That here was a good deal of pro et con, and in the exasperation and anger of the moment, he might, as mere lapsus linguae, have given her quid pro quo, but in point of volubility, complainant over him gained a complete victory. The Bench very properly, and apparently to the satisfaction of the respective litigants, decided the case by ordering the expenses to be paid between them in equal charges and proportions. Rare Occurrence - Mr. Hugo, of Egloshayle, near Wadebridge, has a considerable quantity of Strawberry plants which bore blossom about a month ago; and a correspondent informs us that there is a Pear tree in his neighbourhood from which the third crop of pears has been gathered this season. Sir W. Courtenay - Credulity is not yet cured. The Knight of Malta is again in the vicinity of Canterbury; he has found a hiding place at the hospitable home of ... Francis, of Fairbrook, near Boughton. Several of [the] former admirers of this doughty champion are sadly chagrined at the prohibition of his visit to this city, and a deputation has been proposed to congratulate him on his release from durance. We are persuaded, were he to [vis]it this city, and play the same tricks with the same ob[ject], which he played before, many of his former supporters would place the same reliance on his being the real Knight of Malta, and heir to the vast estate, which they [form]erly indulged. The doors of his late residence, in [whi]ch he has sojourned more than four years, were opened for his release on Tuesday last. Kentish Chronicle Shipwreck - It is with great regret that we announce the loss of the schooner 'Killigrew', of Falmouth, commanded by Mr. John Noye, who, with his wife and daughter, about 15 years old, and four men, were all drowned. The "Killigrew" was laden with wine from Cadiz, bound to Limerick and Cork. She arrived at the former port on the 14th ult., and sailed from thence to Cork about the 21st, and on Friday the 28th a number of large casks of wine were washed ashore at Marinise ….. near the Sline head, supposed to be part of her cargo, as the stern of a schooner marked "Killigrew, of Falmouth", and part of a boat with the name "John Noye" on it, were also washed on shore. The body of a female, in her night-clothes, was also found on the beach, supposed to be that of Mrs. Noye. Interesting - Last week was taken near the Mizzen Head, Ireland, a bottle covered with barnacles, which contained a paper, of which the following is a copy: "Whoever may chance to pick this bottle up, will please to make it public for the benefit of science, that is has been dropped into the sea off Cape Horn, lat. 55, 3, South, lon 67, 5, west, ship "Salem", Crucken, of xxamboy, U.S., crew and passengers all well. June xxth, 1830" "J.R. CRUCKEN" [possibly Peramboy.. in New Jersey - jm] [missing parts were caught up in the center binding - and cannot be read - jm] Mine Meeting [included to show the state of the County... the name of the mine was missing. - jm] The Chairman said when they declared the dividend, the price of ore was better than it was now. The directors could not contemplate this alteration, neither could they forsee the bad health among the population, or the heavy rains; the state of the mines, and the prospects generally at the time they made the dividend, completely bearing them out. If the market had continued as it was then, there was every reason to think the company would have been out of debt. Mr. Alderman Copeland moved a vote of the thanks to the chairman and directors, which at the same time impressed on them the opinion of the meeting as to the importance they attached to economy being observed. The meeting then separated. [another article said "Is Cholera raging? We answer no; it would be more beneficial to the community to direct their attention to diseases more likely to attack the frame during this inclement season."; that's the only specific mention of "ill health" in the county. jm] ADVERTISEMENTS - A HIND WANTED - Thoroughly competent to undertake the management of a small Farm. An unexceptional character will be required Apply, (if by letter postpaid) to Mr. Joseph VIVIAN, Perran, near St. Agnes Dated November 14, 1837 [the meaning of "unexceptional" must have changed - jm] 24 NOVEMBER 1837, Friday News - Imperial Parliament - Wreck and Destruction of the "Albion" Local News Street Nuisanance - The inhabitants of Truro, and especially the residents in Boscawen-Street, have been for a long time past seriously annoyed by certain itinerant traders stationing themselves on their carts and wagons and vociferating in praise of the cheapness and qualities of their wares. The din occasioned by three of these gentry on Monday last (the fair day) exceeded all their former efforts and proved too much for further endurance, as no conversation could be carried on in the shops, and the crowd collected to witness the devices, and to hear the harangues of the rival dealers produced a complete obstruction of the street. An application having been made to the Mayor for his interference, he immediately summoned the parties before him and the other Borough Justices, when Henry PARDEW, alias "Cheap Jack", and John STOKES, a licensed hawker, were convicted under a clause in the "Truro Improvement Act" of causing an obstruction in the street, and fined ten shillings each and the costs, amounting to six shillings and six pence. The parties were at the same time cautioned that if again brought up for the like offence, the highest penalty, forty shillings, would be inflicted. The Mayor expressed his determination to put the act in force in all cases brought before him, and we shall therefore be doing an acceptable service to our townsmen, who too frequently infringe its authority, by transcribing the clause ... One half the penalty goes to the informer, and one half to the Treasurer of the Commisioners for the improvement of the town. Temperance Societies - These institutions since the introduction of the pledge of total abstinence from all intoxicating drinks, have made rapid progress. The Bishop of Norwich very lately presided at a tea party, where 980 guests partook of the cup that cheers, but not inebriates. His Lordship was rapturously cheered on declaring his attachment to Teetotalism. About 180 ministers of the Gospel are reckoned members. The eastern part of our own county has joined the movement. At Launceston, a public meeting was held on the 15th instant; and is to be followed by public discussions, which commenced on the 21st in the British School-room. At Lostwithiel, the friends of the cause are stirring, and a public meeting is fixed for the 12th of December. The Bodmin Society has about 130 members, in which number there are several of the most notorious drunkards; some of whom, having stood firm for months, are now beginning publicly to advocate the claims of the society. A letter has been received from Preston, stating that an early intimation will be given of the intended and to Cornwall, of Mr. James Teare, whose labours have been blessed to the reclaiming of thousands of drunkards, and the convincing of tens of thousands of people of the propriety and excellency of the tee-total cause. From a correspondent. Pilchard Fishery - On Thursday evening, the 23d instant, about 900 hogsheads of very fine pilchards were taken in two seans, the Rose and the Unity, off Newquay. Several shoals have passed through St. Ives bay during the week, but none have been taken by the seans. On Tuesday, some fine fish were inclosed at Coverack, but the roughness of the weather prevented a part of them from being secured. Diabolical Frolic - In our paper of last week, we stated that some miscreants had tied an article in the form of a maroon to the knocker of the private door of Mr. J. Hooton, linen-draper of Falmouth, which had very nearly been attended with dangerous consequences. Mr. Hooton, it appears, entertained a suspicion that some of his neighbours were privy to this wanton outrage, and accordingly, Mr. F. Carne, grocer, Mr. J. H. Lake, bookseller, and Mr. J. S. Brewer, grocer, on Friday appeared on summons before the mayor and magistrates, at the Town-hall, to answer the complaint. The magistrates felt desirous that the matter should be amicably settled, by the parties retiring from court. Mr. Carne objected to this proceeding, as it had already been offered, and Mr. Hooton had declined it. Three witnesses were called, and it appeared there was nothing of any importance to implicate either party, and the case was dismissed. The magistrates disapproved in very strong terms of the steps taken by Mr. Hooton, in charging three respectable tradesmen of the town, and neighbours, with the offence, without having any grounds of suspicion, and recommended the propriety of all parties retiring on friendly terms, and that nothing more might be heard of the affair. Mr. Lake said he conceived the characters of the accused had entertained an injury, and he was not satisfied. Mr. Hooton then publicly expressed his regret that he should have exposed the parties to any personal inconvenience, and stated that he entertained no suspicions against any one of them, but, believing that they knew something of the offender, had summoned them in order that the fact might be elicited. He apologized for the trouble he had occasioned. The guilty are still at large, and it is feared will not be brought to punishment. Serious fight - On Thursday, the 9th instant, a fight took place at Tresillian Bridge, which had nearly terminated fatally, between Thomas Belcher and Samuel Stone. Several severe rounds were fought, and the bodies of each of the combatants were much mutilated; when Belcher, at length, gave Stone what is called the Cornish hug, and threw him in a large pool that was near, where he held him so tightly that it was only be extraordinary exertion on the part of Stone that he extricated himself from the savage grip of his adversary, and saved himself from suffocation. The parties were then separated by some of the inhabitants who had now arrived. The constables should be on the alert to prevent the occurrence of such brutal scenes. Tremendous Effects of Lightening - On Thursday the 2d instant, soon after midnight, the house at Shepherds, Newlyn, was struck by the electric fluid; but a correct statement of the facts of the case did not reach us until this week. They are as follows: The lightning struck a large stack of chimnies in the center of the house, and from thence descended through the solid walls to every part of the building. In all the apartments, the effects of the tremendous explosion may be traced; the stucco and plastering are frightfully torn and riven from the walls, the bell wires oxidized and precipitated on the ceilings, which are discolored; the glass of four large windows is entirely blown out, and the door cases and door in the one of the closets are cleft into splinters. The walls were evidently forced open, as the large stone arches which carried the flues of the chimnies are split, and the walls rent in various places. In fact, the whole building appears to have been so shaken to its foundation, that it can no more be used as a habitation. The only inmates were Miss Jenkins and a female servant; the latter of whom must inevitably have been killed, but for the fortunate circumstance of quitting her bedroom and repairing to Miss Jenkins' apartment just before the descent of the lightning. The situation of the inmates from midnight to morning was terrific in the extreme, as they every moment expected the fall of the building, having felt it oscillating beneath them, and feared from the dreadful explosion of the electric fluid, that they should have been buried beneath its ruins. {end} |