CAUTION TO DRIVERS - On Tuesday last, as Mr. BRAITHWAITE, solicitor, of Truro, was returning with Mr. BERRY from the great tin meeting at Helston, they were met on the Helston road by BARNES's van, from Falmouth, the driver of which was sitting on the shafts, and following another van, both of which were in the middle of the road. Mr. Braithwaite was preceded by another gig which was obliged to be driven into the hedge to clear the van, but the wheel of Mr. Braithwaite's gig caught in that of the van, and was turned completely round. Both that gentleman and Mr. Berry were thrown out with great violence, the step of the gig and the shafts were broken, and the horse's knees considerably injured. Fortunately the parties were thrown on the grass, and were only bruised, but Mr. Braithwaite has since been unable to stand through severe pains in one of his ankles, and it was at one time feared that his collar-bone was broken. As many accidents have arisen through the carelessness of drivers, we hope that such culpable negligence as this will meet with the punishment which it so deservedly merits.
SMUGGLING - On Wednesday last, William HOBB and Isaac SYMONS were brought before J.S. BLIGHT, Esq., mayor, and James CORNISH, Esq., one of the magistrates of the borough, charged by J. HALL, Esq., collector of the Customs, with having, on the 6th of April, a quantity of smuggled goods in their possession, which were seized at their respective houses. The value of the goods found at the dwelling-house of William Hobbs was £17. 16s. 3d., which, when trebled, amounted to £53. 8s. 3d., and the value of those found in Symons's house was £21. 2s., when trebled, amounted to £63. 6s. Both the defendants pleaded guilty, when the magistrates, taking into consideration the circumstances of the case, reduced the penalty incurred to one-fourth its amount, which, in the case of Hobbs was £13. 8s. 2d., and in that of Symons, £21. 2s.
CORONERS' INQUESTS - On Tuesday last, an inquest was held at Cury, before Wm. HICHENS, Esq., coroner, on the body of an infant, six weeks old, the illegitimate child of a female named JOHNS, which was found dead in bed a short time after the mother had risen on Sunday last. F. DANIELL, Esq., surgeon, of Helston, made a post mortem examination of the body, and deposed that the liver was affected, and that the child was otherwise diseased. The jury returned a verdict of Natural death.
On Wednesday last, the following inquests were taken before J. CARLYON, Esq., coroner:- The first at Cross Lanes, in Kea, on the body of William COAD, miner 23 years of age, who, when the steamer and train were passing Wheal Buller Mine, on Monday last, at the rate of about 12 miles an hour, caught hold of the hindermost wagon, intending to get up and ride. The train was, however, proceeding at much too rapid a pace to admit of his doing this and after holding on a short time he let go his hold, and was thrown up against an empty wagon which unfortunately happened to be by the side of the road. The concussion produced a serious internal injury in his bowels, which ended fatally the following morning. Verdict, Accidental death.
The next was at Malow, in Illogan, on the body of Mary Ann MARTIN, a little child about three years of age, who was burnt to death under the following circumstances:- The mother of deceased, on Monday last, had lit a fire at the back of the house in the open air, and had put some meat for the family dinner under a baker, which she covered up with the embers. Shortly afterwards the deceased went out of the house, and in about three or four minutes a neighbour hearing a screech, ran out and found her with all her clothes on fire. The flames were almost immediately extinguished, but she was so seriously burnt that she died the same evening. The embers about the baker were found to have been disturbed, and there was no doubt that she caught her clothes on fire there. Verdict, Accidental death.
FATAL ACCIDENTS - On Tuesday last, as three men John MOORE, John JULIFFE, and James FRANCIS, were at work in the Ladock Iron Mine, from fifteen to twenty yards of earth ran, as the miners express it, and completely buried them. Great efforts were immediately used to extricate them, but Moore was quite dead when dug out, and Juliffe lived only a few minutes afterwards. The other man had his arm broken, and was otherwise much bruised, but is likely to recover. Both the men who were killed have left wives and large families of children to lament their loss.
On Wednesday last, as James NETHERTON, a painter, in the employ of Mr. John BLEE, was at work at a house on Strangways Terrace, Truro, he fell from a window a height of about 20 feet, and was killed on the spot. An inquest was held on the body, before John CARLYON, Esq., coroner, and a verdict returned of accidental death. The deceased has left a wife and seven children.
On Wednesday se'nnight, as Mr. John RETALLICK, officer of excise, was leaving Hatherleigh to return to Sheepwash, the place of his residence, his horse took fright, and in endeavouring to stop him, the bridle bit broke, and the animal fell, throwing Mr. R. with so much violence upon his head as to occasion his death the Friday following. Mr. Retallick was a native of St. Columb, and son of the late Mr. Retallick, draper, of that town, where he was highly respected, as well as at the place of his residence. He was 27 years of age, and had been in the excise only nine months.
EAST CORNWALL AND ROBOROUGH AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY - The annual exhibition of this society took place on Friday last. The Agricultural Labourer who has maintained the largest family, without receiving parochial relief, and can produce a good character, William HAWKEN, Quethiock; second ditto, James MARTIN, Pillaton. The Yearly Servant in agriculture who has resided the longest time with the same master, and can produce a good character, John LANGSTON, St. Neot; second ditto, Matthew DEACON, Stoke. We regret to add that an accident occurred at the exhibition which proved fatal to a man of the name of James DAWE, the groom of a very spirited horse belonging to Mr. PROCTOR, of Metherill, in Calstock. The poor fellow received a severe kick upon the bowels, which produced such extensive injury that he expired on Sunday, leaving a wife and two small children.
12 JUNE 1840, Friday
ST. AUSTELL - The young gentlemen of Mr. PHILP's academy, were dismissed for the holidays, on Wednesday last, prior to which the usual prizes were awarded in the following order:- First class prize, Master John HARRY, Germoe; second ditto, Master G. PETHERICK, St. Austell; third ditto, Master T. STEPHENS, St. Ewe; fourth ditto, Master John MEAGER, Luxulian; fifth ditto, Master W. EDGCOME, Penryn. Masters BRENTON, G. PETHERICK, and TYACKE, had a severe contest for the French prizes, which were ultimately awarded:- First class, Master H. BRENTON, St. Austell; Second ditto, Master G. PETHERICK, St. Austell. Latin prizes, first class, Master. H. BRENTON, second ditto, W. PETHERICK. The prize for general improvement and good conduct during the past half-year, was presented to Master W. TYACKE, Marazion. Several excellent Maps were drawn for the occasion. The umpires were T. COODE, R.G. LAKES, and R. CARVETH, Esquires. The contest principally lay between two maps of Cornwall, beautifully executed by Masters HARRY and TYACKE, and although the former was declared the successful candidate, it is but justice to the latter to say, so nearly equal were their merits, that it occupied the gentlemen nearly an hour to decide between the two. A very high eulogium was bestowed on Master W. HEBBARD (?) of Germoe, to whom was awarded the second class prize for a very neatly executed map of the world.
MINE ACCIDENT - On Friday last, at Wheal Speed, in the parish of Lelant, a young man named Henry CURNOW, fell from a ladder in descending a shaft a depth of six fathoms, and was taken up apparently lifeless. Though much injured, the poor man is now in a fair way of recovery.
CORONER'S INQUESTS - On the 5th instant, an inquest was held by W. HICHENS, Esq., coroner, on the body of Henry RICHARDS, at Wheal Ver,(?) in the parish of Breage, who met with his death in that mine, whilst at his labor, by means of a ladder falling from the side of one of the shafts, penetrating his left thigh, and actually pushing through it. The wound bled so profusely, that the poor man died before he could be brought to the surface.
On the same day, an inquest was held by the same coroner, at Messrs. HARVEY and Co.'s foundry, Hayle, on the body of Thomas PEARCE, the younger, who was one of the enginemen there, and who met with his death by the bursting of a boiler. It appeared in evidence, that the poor man had come to his work early in the morning of the preceding day for the purpose of getting his fires up before the workmen came, and that he had come that morning earlier than was usual or necessary; that Charles GLASSON, who worked another engine at that foundry, on coming to his labor about five in the morning, found the deceased at his work, and learnt from him that he, the deceased, had been there since four o'clock; upon which he asked the deceased whether his fires were up and all was ready to which he replied that they were. GLASSON then remarking that the steam was blowing off strongly, recommended the deceased to go and put his engine to work; whereupon the deceased left him immediately for the purpose, but had scarcely done so for a minute, before the explosion took place. The deceased survived the accident some hours. He was perfectly in his senses when brought out of the boiler-house and stated to Glasson that he had just taken the rope in his hand for the purpose of closing the damper, and of putting the engine to work, when the explosion took place. It appeared that the deceased was a very able and steady engine-man, and that the accident was not to be attributed to any defect in the boiler, or to any mismanagement on the part of the deceased, but to the circumstance of his having come to his labour so early, and having consequently got the steam too much up before the workmen had come to their labour.
On the 8th inst., another inquest was held by Mr. HICHENS, in the borough of Penzance, on the body of Margaret PERRY, of the parish of Paul, which was discovered floating on the surface of the water off that parish, and brought into Penzance. It appeared that the deceased, who had been long subject to fits, and whose intellect had been thereby greatly impaired, wandered from her home on Saturday, the 30th of May, and had not been seen afterwards. It is supposed that she must have been drowned on that day, but whether accidentally or otherwise did not appear, and the jury returned their verdict "found drowned."
AWFULLY SUDDEN DEATH - On Friday last, as a young man named PRIOR, a shoemaker of Tregonissey, near St. Austell, was proceeding towards his home from the latter place, he was taken very unwell, and a friend who was passing assisted him back to the shop of Messrs. ROBINSON and VAUDRY, surgeons, where he shortly afterwards expired. We believe his death was occasioned by the rupture of a blood vessel near the lungs, caused in a great degree by the weak state of health in which he had been for some time. A coroner's inquest was held on view of the body the following day, when the jury returned a verdict of died by the visitation of God. He was 25 years of age, and was to have been married in a week or two.
MINERALOGY - We would advise persons who take an interest in forming or inspecting mineralogical collections to pay a visit to Mr. Joseph JOSEPH, of Redruth. He has so greatly enlarged his stock of beautiful specimens as richly to entitle him to the patronage of the scientific public.
EXTRAORDINARY DISPATCH - A person in Saint Agnes, of the name of HAWKE, lately built a small house for Mr. H. ARGALL, maltster, &c., in St. Agnes, all with stone, the walls being upwards of twelve perches of work, slated it, and plastered it against the pin in three days, without any assistance, even in handing to him the materials for the building.
TRURO POLICE - On Friday last, Richard and Jane BURNE, man and wife, natives of Deptford, were brought before W.H. BULLMORE, Esq., mayor, charged by policeman GILBERT, with begging in Lemon-street, and were committed to the house of correction for one month at hard labour. On the same day, George LORD, butcher and William COCK, painter, both of Truro, were fined 10s. each, and 8s. 6d. costs for an assault on Henry THOMAS. On Monday last, Sarah FITZMORIS, an Irish woman, and John RANDALL, a sailor, of Plymouth, were charged by the police, with drunkenness, and fined 5s. with costs.
ST AUSTELL PETTY SESSIONS - At a petty sessions held at the Queen's Head Inn, St. Austell, on Tuesday se'nnight three fellows, (we cannot dignify them with the title of men), named James GILL, and Samuel REYNOLDS, of St. Columb, and Geo. HAWKE, of Roche, appeared to answer a charge preferred against them by Mr. Charles WILLETT, of St. Stephens, in Branwell, for cutting off the tail of a favourite dog belonging to him. Each of the defendants was fined 10s., and costs, amounting to £1. 7s. more, and then dismissed. We sincerely hope this will deter others from similar freaks; and we also rejoice that the magistrates have made such an example, as a warning to others, whilst it visits the just punishment of the law on wretches deserving it.
DETECTION AND COMMITTAL OF A THIEF - Last week, a man named BEST, was committed to take his trial at the ensuing sessions from St. Austell, for stealing a large brass pan from Mr. N. COCK, of Luxulyan. The discovery of the theft was remarkable. It appears that Mr. Cock had given notice of his loss to the dealers in old metals in the town, and on the day in question a man from Padstow offered one for sale, and was detained, but he proved to be an honest man, and the pan he had, the wrong pan. During the investigation, however, by MICHELL, whose activity, and intelligence as a constable are well known, the right rogue, and the right pan were discovered, which led to the committal of Best for the theft.
19 JUNE 1840, Friday
THIS IS TO GIVE NOTICE, to all whom it may concern, that Jos. Thos. TREFFRY, of Place, Fowey, Esquire, has given me notice, dated the 23rd ultimo, in pursuance of the Act 46, Gen. 3, cap. 153, of his intention to fill up a Slip or Inlet (as shown in a plan transmitted) called Broadslip, leading from the harbour of Fowey to the principal street of the town of Fowey. - JOHN BARROW
OXFORD - Among the gentlemen who have obtained academical honours at the late examination at Oxford, are two who were educated at Blundell's school, Tiverton, Mr. George HEXT, son of Capt. Hext, R.N., Lancarfe, Bodmin, being one of five only in the first class of literis humanioribus; and Mr. R. H. CHICHESTER, son of Arthur Chichester, Esq., of Chudleigh, Devon.
EMIGRATION - The friends of the numerous passengers by the "Clio," from Padstow to Quebec, will be glad to hear that she arrived about the middle of last month, at Quebec, all well; and it will be seen by an advertisement in our third page, that she is expected to sail again with passengers next month for the same destination.
LOSS OF THE "BRITOMART" - We have received the melancholy account of the loss of the barque "Britomart" of 240 tons, belonging to Hobart Town, Van Diemans Land, commanded by John James GLUYAS, youngest son of Mr. Oliver Gluyas, of St. Michael's Mount. The "Britomart" sailed from Port Philip, on the 13th of December last, bound to Horbart Town, with a cargo and twelve passengers; and on the night of the 17th, is supposed to have struck on a sunken rock or reef, going through Banks's Straits, at the North end of Van Diemans Land, and to have gone down in deep water, as no part of the wreck has been since seen, though one of her Majesty's vessels, dispatched by the government, has been cruising in different directions amongst the Islands. It is generally believed that the crew and passengers, 24 in number, left the vessel in their boats, and have all perished in the great deep. Capt. Gluyas's papers, parts of the boats, water casks, and some other articles from the wreck, have either been picked up or washed ashore on an Island called
Preservation. Capt. Gluyas, was in the 25th year of his age, a promising young man, of an excellent character, esteemed in life, and deservedly lamented in death.
REPRIEVE OF THE CONVICT BAYLEY - A reprieve has been received at Newgate on behalf of the convict Samuel BAYLEY, under sentence of death for an attempt to murder the captain and crew of the "Sprightly". It will be recollected that he was respited about a fortnight since.
TRURO POLICE - On the 11th inst., three beggars called LAMB, HOLLOWAY, and FITZGARRALD, were brought before W. H. Bullmore, Esq., mayor, charged by the police with begging, and were committed to the House of correction as follows: Lamb, two months' hard labour; Fitzgarrald, one months' hard labour; and Hollaway, one fortnight's hard labour. On Tuesday last, Catherine CORNEW, of Truro, was apprehended by a policeman, HARE, and brought before W. H. Bullmore, Esq., mayor, charged with stealing a Silver Watch, the property of James LUXTON, of Truro. She was committed for trial at the next quarter Sessions, but bail was taken for her appearance.
EFFECTS OF INTEMPERANCE - Last week, a young man, of the name of Edward HOCKING, a watchmaker, who had been working a few weeks at St. Austell, was committed for two months to the county tread-mill, by Sir Joseph SAWLE, bart., for indecent conduct to some young females, on Sunday morning the 7th inst., after drinking and larking all night with three other young men. Two innkeepers have been fined for supplying them with liquor.
CORONER'S INQUESTS - On Friday last, an inquest was held by William Hichens, Esq., at Gunwalloe on a female child, about twelve months' old, found floating in a box off that parish. There were no marks of violence on the body; and from the very decent manner in which the child was placed in the box, it seemed probable that she died a natural death at sea, and committed to the deep in the usual manner. The box was not very closely put together; and thus some of the
sand used to sink it had been washed out, on which it rose to the surface. From the complexion of the child, she appeared to have been a foreigner. Two wax tapers were found in the box; and on the lid was written with red chalk DIE TRAUBE VON STETTIN, the name of the ship. Verdict - Found Dead.
On Saturday, Mr. Hichens held an inquest at Gwinear, on a miner, called
Thomas RICKARD, who on the preceding day was killed in Wheal Julia mine in Crowan, through the parting of a whim-rope, and the falling of the kibble and chain attached to it, which struck deceased on the head, causing his instant death. The rope was a very good one, and had been in use only six months. Verdict - Accidental Death.
On Tuesday, Mr. Hichens held an inquest at Camborne, on John WILLIAMS, who died suddenly, on the preceding day, whilst employed at grass, in East Wheal Crofty mine, in wheeling stuff. Verdict - Natural Death.
On Saturday last, an inquest was held at St. Agnes, before John Carlyon, Esq., on a new born male child, found the preceding evening in a pit about 12 feet deep, at Goonlase, enveloped in two cloths - the inside one bound very tight, and having a quantity of blood on it. From the evidence of Mr. DOBLE, surgeon, it appeared that the child had been born alive, and that most probably his death was occasioned by being bound too tight with the cloth; but this evidence not being conclusive, and there being no clue by which to trace the unnatural parent, the Jury returned a verdict of Found Dead.
FORTUNATE ESCAPE - On Wednesday, the 10th inst., as Richard WHITE was at work in one of the levels in Levant Mine, a quantity of rubbish came down the shaft and filled it about five fathoms above where the poor man was at work; but by the timely exertions of several men, he was, after some hours, taken out unhurt.
CAUTION TO WORKMEN - On Monday; the 8th inst., whilst some of the men in the employ of J. T. TREFFRY, Esq., were engaged in removing some ruins at the entrance of Fowey, an old cob wall fell on a man called BRENTON, and buried him. The poor man was very speedily removed from his perilous situation, when it was thought every limb was broken; but on examination it was found not to be the case, although the body was very badly bruised. He was conveyed to Tywardreath, his place of residence, and is now in a fair way of recovery.
FATAL ACCIDENT - On Monday, the 8th instant, whilst Thomas NEATHERTON was following his occupation as a rope-maker, in the rope-walk of Mr. E. THOMAS, Fowey, he was unfortunately struck by the handle of the jack, a little below the temple, and knocked senseless on the ground. The poor man was immediately conveyed home and medical assistance procured but to no purpose, it being ascertained that the brain was injured. He lingered until Sunday last, when he died in very great agony. He was 33 years of age, and has left a wife and three small children to deplore their loss.
26 JUNE 1840, Friday
FALMOUTH - On Saturday last, a detachment of the 3rd regiment were landed here, and billeted on the licensed victuallers, in consequence of the captain of the Indiaman, in which they were proceeding, having a number of dogs on board, which rendered the accommodation of the ship insufficient. On Wednesday, a man named STRICKLEY was brought before the magistrates, on a charge of having bought of one of the soldiers 17 shirts, 2 great coats, and a pair of shoes. It appeared the soldier had robbed his comrades, and sold the whole to one person. Strickley was fined 1s.; and as the law directs that the offender shall pay treble the value and forfeit the goods, he had to pay, in the whole, £7. 19s. How the soldier will be served we have not heard.
BIRTHDAY FESTIVITIES AT PRIDEAUX - On Tuesday, the 16th instant, the celebration of the birthday of Colman RASHLEIGH, Esq., only surviving child of Sir Colman Rashleigh, Bart., of Prideaux, was kept up with great éclat, on the young gentleman having attained the 21st year of his age. Archways were erected, and flags hoisted in different places from the entrance gate, along to the spacious hall of the Hon. Baronet's mansion, which was also highly decorated, in order to receive the Hon. Baronet's tenantry, and a great number of surrounding yeomanry, who were invited there to partake of a splendid dinner provided for the occasion. After the removal of the cloth, the Hon. Bart. and his son, each in turn, addressed the company in a very eloquent manner, and were welcomed with three times three and one cheer more. Many loyal and patriotic toasts were then drunk, amongst which was "Queen Victoria, may she have a long and happy reign" - "the Queen Dowager and the other branches of the Royal Family" - "Sir Colman and Lady Rashleigh, the faithful friends of the poor in their neighbourhood" - "the Yeomanry of Cornwall" - &c. &c., which were all received with long continued cheering. Many appropriate speeches were also delivered in the course of the day, and the company broke up highly pleased with the hospitable manner in which they had been
entertained. On Wednesday, the festivities were kept up with great spirit, when the Hon. Baronet's tradesmen and labourers were entertained with a sumptuous dinner of good old English fare. Mr. Rashleigh, who presided, was ushered into the hall with tremendous cheering, and after dinner he delivered a very eloquent speech, when his health was drunk with three times three and one cheer more; after which several appropriate speeches were delivered by Mr. R., and other gentlemen of the company, which were received with much cheering, and the day was spent in great harmony. The festivities were again resumed on Thursday, when the servants of the Hon. Bart. and their friends were regaled with the same hospitality as had prevailed on the two preceding days. In the course of the evening, there was a bonfire composed of four tar barrels, fixed on four high poles, and a quantity of furse and other combustibles set up on one of the highest hills in Prideaux Manor, which made a brilliant appearance for many miles around. There was also a great display of fire-works, and the whole concluded with a
ball. We are happy to say there was not the least discontent or disorder shown during the whole of these festive proceedings.
FOWEY
On Tuesday last, Robert McGUFFOG, esq., late Comptroller of Douglas, Isle of Man, was admitted to the duties of Collector at the port of Fowey, in the room of J. CRAMPTON, Esq., removed to D[.]head, in Ireland.
PUBLIC THANKSGIVING - The day of thanksgiving for the providential escape of the Queen and Prince Albert, from the meditated destruction of the assassin, Oxford, was observed at New-street chapel, Penryn, last Sunday, by a special meeting at seven o'clock in the morning, when suitable prayers were offered up, and an appropriate address delivered by the Rev. Dr. COPE, the minister. A sermon on the occasion was afterwards preached by the same gentleman, in the moring service, from Psalm XVIII, V. 50 "And showeth mercy to his anointed." A suitable address signed by the minister and congregation, has been forwarded for presentation to her Majesty.
HELSTON - A meeting of the inhabitants of this borough, was held on Wednesday last, J. KENDALL, Esq., mayor, in the chair, to address her Majesty and Prince Albert, on their recent escape from assassination. A suitable address was unanimously adopted; and, on the motion of J. SILVESTER, Esq., seconded by J. BORLASE, Esq., it was resolved that the member for the borough be requested to present it.
TRURO POLICE - On Friday last, Mary THOMAS, of Mevagissey, fish-monger, was summoned by Inspector PAINE, before W. H. Bullmore, Esq., mayor, and Capt. Kempe, for having in the market for sale, fish which was unfit for human consumption. She was fined 7s.6d., with costs. On Wednesday last, Henry John FLINN, Thomas TRURAN; and Nicholas STEPHENS,jun., were apprehended and brought before the mayor, charged with feloniously taking and carrying away from the yard of Mr. J. REYNOLDS, flour merchant, two cooper's staves, the property of Mr. H. J. VIVIAN, of Camborne. They were remanded until Friday for further evidence.
MINE ACCIDENT - On Tuesday last, as a man named Peter VIAL, was at work at North Roskear mine, a plank, of about five feet long, fell from the winze brace, a depth of nearly thirteen fathoms, and struck him on the head, which caused a very severe fracture of the skull. The poor man is still alive, and hopes are entertained of his ultimate recovery.
DISTRESSING AND FATAL ACCIDENT - On Saturday evening last, as a mason named George PAULEY was at work on a high ladder at the gaol, Penzance, an empty gig proceeded over the hill at a rapid pace, and dashing against the ladder with great violence, threw the poor man to the ground from a height of about 35 feet, injuring him so dreadfully that he died almost immediately. The gig, it appears, had been driven by Messrs. Matthew DUGDALE and Richard BOTHERAS, who are said to have been intoxicated, and to have driven furiously, in consequence of which
they were thrown out. The Coroner's jury, in giving their verdict of
Accidental Death, severely censured the conduct of Dugdale and Botheras, and agreed to a deodand of 5s. on the gig.
CORONER'S INQUESTS - An inquest was held before W. Hichens, Esq., coroner, on Saturday last, the 20th inst., at Sithney, on the body of Thomas TREVITHICK, the infant son of Richard Trevithick, of that parish, miner, who came to his death by means of drinking boiling water from a tea-pot. Verdict accordingly.
On Tuesday evening, an inquest was taken by J. Carlyon, Esq., coroner, at St. Day, on the body of John MATTHEWS, a lad 15 years of age, who, on the morning of that day, fell from a stull, in Wheal Gorland Mine, and was killed on the spot. The distance he fell was about twelve fathoms. Verdict, accidental death.