Can someone tell me how to pronounce Tegony please? Cheers Julie

Joe: There were COADs in our family from Perranzabuloe - any relation, do you think?? Sher At 10:10 AM 13/10/2012 +1100, you wrote: >Interesting Sue. Descendants of three brothers Coad of Perranarworthal >worked in the Perran foundry - I have a short description in my book. Do we >have a list of members of the RCPS? > >----- Original Message ----- >From: "Sue Etherington" <pesetherington@ntlworld.com> >To: <CORNISH@rootsweb.com> >Sent: Friday, October 12, 2012 10:26 AM >Subject: [CORNISH] The Royal Cornwall Polytechnic Society > > >Following on from the news item in the West Briton & Cornwall Advertiser >about the activities of the Royal Cornwall Polytechnic Society, I have been >given to understand that it was set up in 1833 as a direct result of the >varied achievements of the workmen at the Perran Foundry in Perranarworthal. >My g.g.grandfather's brother Nicholas Sara 1813, who had formerly been the >foreman in the pattern shop at the Perran Foundry before setting up his own >business in Penryn, was a leading member of the Society until his death in >1894. > >Sue. > >------------------------------- >Subscribe to digest by sending an email to CORNISH-D-request@rootsweb.com >with the word SUBSCRIBE in the subject line and body text. If you want, >MIME digests, email CORNISH-admin@rootsweb.com. > >Unsubscribe from either by sending an email to CORNISH-request@rootsweb.com. >------------------------------- >To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to >CORNISH-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the >quotes in the subject and the body of the message >No virus found in this incoming message. >Checked by AVG - www.avg.com >Version: 8.5.455 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/5325 - Release Date: 10/11/12 >18:34:00

Hi Juie We always called in TREGony with the accent on the TREG. One of the few instances, I believe, when the Tre doesn't work the usual way, otherwise it would be Tre-GOHNEY - and that don't sound right you!!!. Cheers Pat On 15/10/2012 1:21 PM, Julie Wheeler wrote: > Can someone tell me how to pronounce Tegony please? > > > > Cheers > > Julie > > > > ------------------------------- > Subscribe to digest by sending an email to CORNISH-D-request@rootsweb.com with the word SUBSCRIBE in the subject line and body text. If you want, MIME digests, email CORNISH-admin@rootsweb.com. > > Unsubscribe from either by sending an email to CORNISH-request@rootsweb.com. > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to CORNISH-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message > >

While you are talking about the correct Cornish pronunciation for Tregony --- Can someone tell me how to correctly say “St. Breock”? Many of my Freethy and Pascoe ancestors were born there. Sheila Sullivan

Just gone to consult the trusty OED. Apparently a yacht is a fast light ship or boat not rowed with oars used for pleasure -especiallly one built for racing. Originally it meant a pirate ship as it means "a chaser or hunter". So there we are. Up with the Jolly Roger and avast mi hearties! cheers (or yo ho ho!) Catherine -----Original Message----- From: Albert Jenkin <anvowermill@hotmail.com> To: cornish <cornish@rootsweb.com> Sent: Mon, 15 Oct 2012 0:02 Subject: Re: [CORNISH] West Briton, 12 Sep 1856 - definitions Some of these "yachts" may be more like the infamous James Bond Inflatable Zodiac Commando Boat that we fancifully keep moored under a bridge over Manatawney Creek. (No, I'm not trying to start the Virtual Holiday Party early) Albert Jenkin hag Howlek an Gath > From: jwmos99@msn.com > To: cornish@rootsweb.com > Date: Sat, 13 Oct 2012 23:55:20 -0500 > Subject: [CORNISH] West Briton, 12 Sep 1856 - definitions > > > snip > > I also liked the usage of the word "yacht" in the regatta news. They reported the results of the "under 15 foot yacht" races! Doesn't that conjure up visions of Mrs. Hyacinth Bucket and her 'yacht' ~~~ > > Cheers, > > Julia (who personally owns a 16 foot open outboard-motor-powered yacht. Move over, Hyacinth!) > .................. ------------------------------- Subscribe to digest by sending an email to CORNISH-D-request@rootsweb.com with the word SUBSCRIBE in the subject line and body text. If you want, MIME digests, email CORNISH-admin@rootsweb.com. Unsubscribe from either by sending an email to CORNISH-request@rootsweb.com. ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to CORNISH-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

West Briton and Cornwall Advertiser 12th September 1856 By Bern Currie . Births . At Truro, on Sunday last, the wife of Henry ANDREW, Esq., surgeon, of a daughter. . At Falmouth, on Wednesday last, the wife of Mr. J. A. MICHELL, chemist and druggist, of a daughter. . At Helford Passage, on the 31st ult., the wife of Mr. Samuel VEALL, of the ferry Boat Inn, of a daughter. . At Crelly, in the parish of Wendron, on Monday last, the wife of Mr. Samuel MOYLE, relieving officer, of a daughter. . At Helston, on Wednesday last, the wife of Mr. W. PENROSE, grocer, of a daughter. . At St. Michael's Mount, last week, the wife of Mr. Thomas JOHN, of a daughter. . At Newlyn west, on Sunday last, the wife of Charles LEAH, Esq., of a son. . At Boscaswell, in the parish of St. Just in Penwith, the wife of Mr. Thomas ROBERTS, of a daughter. . At Ludgvan, on Saturday last, the wife of Mr. James LEACHER, of a son. . At Lock, in the parish of Lelant, on Saturday last, the wife of Mr. James LEACHER, of a son. . At Hayle Copperhouse, the wife of Mr. C. TRATHAN, of a son. . At Angarrack, in the parish of Phillack, the wife of Mr. PINCH; at Ventonleague, in the same parish, the wife of Mr. Thomas SYMONS, of a son; the wife of Mr. Henry ANDREWARTHA, of a son; and the wife of Mr. Thomas WHEAR, of a daughter. . At Gwithian, on the 28th ult., the wife of Mr. James HAMMILL, of a son; the wife of Mr. Thomas WILLIAMS, of a daughter; the wife of Mr. John Rule WILLIAMS, of a son; and the wife of Mr. Richard WILLIAMS, of a daughter. . AT Redruth, the wife of Mr. Walter GROSE, of a son; and the wife of Mr. S. NANCARROW, of a daughter; and on Wednesday last, the wife of Mr. Andrew CLEMO, of a son. . At Twelveheads, in the parish of Kea, on Tuesday last, the wife of Mr. Thomas NINNIS, of a daughter; and in the same parish, on Wednesday last the wife of Mr. James WEBB, of a daughter. . At Trevorvoe, in the parish of Probus, on Wednesday last, the wife of Mr. FAULL, of a son. . At Lostwithiel, on Sunday last, the wife of Mr. William COLLINS, draper, of a son. . At Luxtow near Liskeard, on the 4th instant, the wife of the Rev. James GLENCROSS, of a daughter. . At Newquay, on Sunday last, the wife of Mr. John CURRO, of a son. . At Bodmin, the wife of Mr. George PASSMORE, jun., of a son; and the wife of Mr. Henry PEARCE, painter, of a daughter. . At Chadfontaine, on the 28th ult., the wife of the Rev. P. CARLYON, of a son. . At Plymouth, on Monday last, the wife of H. S. COURTIS, Esq., of a son. . At Sidmouth, on the 4th instant, the wife of the Rev. R. Kestell CORNISH, of a son. . At Devises, on Friday last, the wife of the Rev. W. KINGSLAND, of a son. . At Swinton-street, London, on the 20th ult., the wife of Mr. Edwin SANSOM, jun., and daughter of the late Mr. Stephen BODILLY, of Penzance, of a son. . At Preston next Wingham, on Sunday last, the wife of the Rev. Henry Lascelles JENNER, of a daughter. . Marriages . At the Wesleyan Chapel. Falmouth, on the 3rd instant, Mr. John BOLITHO, carpenter, to Miss Louisa Organ DOYEL, both of Falmouth. . At the Registrar's Office, Penzance, on Tuesday last, Mr. George KESSELL to Miss Jane SYMONS, both of Penzance. . At Madron, on Sunday last, Mr. William HOCKING, of Chyandour, to Mrs. MADDERN, of Penzance; and on Wednesday, Mr. William BASSETT, to Miss Naomi MITCHELL, both of Penzance, . At the Wesleyan Chapel, Copperhouse, on the 4th inst., Mr. John BRYANT to Miss Susan BARTLE, both of Camborne. . At Illogan Church, on Sunday last, Mr. Richard BENNEY to Miss Elizabeth Ann EUDEY, both of Pool. . At Camborne, on Saturday last, Mr. James BRAY to Miss Jane BRAY; and on Sunday, Mr. Thomas STEPHENS to Miss Elizabeth THOMAS; and on Tuesday, Mr. Edward WILLIAMS, TO Miss Jane ROWE, all of Camborne. . At Lanteglos by Fowey, on Tuesday last, by the Rev. James KENDALL, Charles Twisden, only son of the late Captain Charles Henry SEALE, Bart., of Mount Boone, Dartmouth, to Susan, second daughter of the late Admiral James CARTHEW, of Tredudwell, in this county. . At St. Mary Magdelene, Launceston, on Tuesday last, by the Rev. G. B. GIBBONS, Mr. Samuel SIMMONS, to Jane, eldest daughter of Mr. Thomas DUNN, innkeeper. . At St. Margaret's, Westminster, on Tuesday last, by the Rev. W. H. JENKIN, James BULLER, Esq., of Whimple, Devon, to Louise, widow of the late Charles Hayne Seale HAYNE, Esq, of Fuge House, Devon. . At the parish church, Childwall, on the 4th instant, by the Rev. John EVANS, George Millett Millett DAVIES, Esq., of Liverpool, to Margaret Norris, youngest daughter of George HEALD, Esq., of Garston Lodge, Lancashire. . At the British Consul's, Boulogne-sur-Mer, Charlotte Anna Maria, eldest daughter of the late major Charles BRISBANE, to Lionel St. AUBYN, lieutenant of the 3rd Buffs, eldest son on the Rev John St. AUBYN. . Deaths . At Trevella, in the parish of St. Erme, on Saturday last, Harriett, wife of George SIMMONS, Esq., aged 65 years. . At Feock Church-town, on Wednesday last, Mary Ann, daughter of Mr. William ROBERTS, jun., of Chacewater, aged 2 years. . At Penryn, on Saturday last, the wife of Mr. Nathaniel MEAD. . At Falmouth, on Friday last, after an illness of two years, Ann Sawle, wife of Mr. James Alfred SPARGO, chemist, &c. aged 33 years. At Falmouth, on Sunday last, Richard Johns, eldest son of Richard WILLIAMS, Esq., aged 28 years. At Falmouth, on Sunday last, Mr. James HAMLYN, painter and Glazier, aged 60 years. At Penzance, on Sunday last, John, infant son of Mr, John RODDA. At Larrigan, on Sunday last, Margaret Ann, infant daughter of Mr. William MADDERN. At Newlyn west, on Friday last, Mrs. Frances RICHARDS, widow of the late Mr. John RICHARDS sen., aged 90 years. At Bosworthen, in the parish of Madron, on Friday last, William, infant son of Mr. James MATTHEWS. At Canonstown, in the parish of Ludgvan, Miss Margaret WILLIAMS, aged 59 years. At St. Ives, on the 3rd instant, Capt. George WILLIAMS, aged 82 years. At Hayle Foundry, on Monday last, Margaret Ann, infant daughter of Mr. William ROWE. At Trevassack, in the parish of Phillack, on the 4th instant, the wife of Mr. James JAMES, aged 54 years. At Gwithian, on Sunday last, Mary, daughter of Mr. ODGERS, aged 6 years. At Camborne, on the 1st instant, Miss Eliza VINCENT, aged 33 years; and Elizabeth, relict of Mr. Roger STOTTEN, aged 82 years; on the 3rd, Mr. James RODDA, aged 68 years; on the 4th, Eliza, daughter of Mrs. MILDREN, aged 14 years; on Sunday last, Miss Eleanor DUNSTONE, late of St. Agnes, aged 24 years; and on Wednesday, Mr. Samuel THOMAS, aged 62 years. At Redruth, on the 4th instant, Mr, William NICHOLLS, aged 68 years; on Sunday last, Loveday, second daughter of Mr. John TREVENS, aged 14 years; and Mr. John GUMMOE, aged 40 years; and on Monday last, the infant daughter of Mr. T. VIVIAN, innkeeper. At Chacewater, on Friday last, James, eldest son of Mr. James VIAL, aged 7 years. At Bissoe Bridge, on the 1st instant, Mary Allen, daughter of Mr. William KENT, innkeeper, aged 2 years. At Blackwater, in the parish of St. Agnes, on Sunday last, Mr. Thomas BILLING, aged 65 years. At Newquay, on Friday last, Elizabeth Jane, daughter of Mr. Pascoe BILLING, aged 6 years. At Mitchell, on Friday last, Mr. John VINCENT, aged 66 years. At Wadebridge, on Friday last, Mr. Peter AVERY, aged 34 years; and on Tuesday, Mrs. Sarah HAM, widow on the late Mr. Thomas HAM, aged 73 years. . At the Cottage on the Walk, Launceston, on the 1st instant, Clara Maude, infant child of Richard PETER, Esq., solicitor. . At Treworgy, in the parish of Ruahlanthorne, on the 1st instant, Mrs. FURZE, aged 71 years. . At Heligan Mill, near Mevagissey, on Saturday last, William JAGO, Esq., aged 67 years. . At St. Ewe, on the 1st instant, after a long illness, Henry, second son of Mr. Francis WILTON, aged 25 years. . At Lostwithiel, on Saturday last, Mr. John JOHNS, late of Ford in Lanhydrock, aged 82 years. . In the London Docks, on the 30th ult., Mr. James NICHOLAS, late mate of the "Ann Bamfield," of Scilly, having fallen from the jib-boom into the water, and was drowned, aged 26 years. . On the 1st instant, Mrs. HOLMAN, relict of the late Mr. HOLMAN, engineer of the Grand Junction Water Works, London, aged 34 years. . At Great Yarmouth, on the 1st instant, suddenly, Wm. YARRELL, Esq., of Little Ryder-street, St. James's, the eminent naturalist, aged 72 years. . On the 23rd ult., Mr. William LEAN, agent at the Cronebane Mines, Ireland, aged 53 years. . At Bourbourg, near Calais, on Sunday last, Jasper Walter, the only son of Walter C. RADCLIFFE, Esq., of Warleigh, Devon, aged 8 years. . At Nantes, after a short illness, Amy, wife of Richard HOCKING M.D., formerly of Penzance, in this county, and youngest daughter of the late Thomas GIDDY, Esq., surgeon, of that place, aged 64 years. . On his voyage from Cuba to Bristol, on the 23rd of June last, Captain Edward RICHARDS, of the brigantine "Gipsy," aged 37 years. . At Norwood, Adelaide, South Australia, on the 26th of May last, Paul Granville MOYLE, Esq., surgeon, second son of M. P. MOYLE Esq., of Helston, in this county. . The End

Some of these "yachts" may be more like the infamous James Bond Inflatable Zodiac Commando Boat that we fancifully keep moored under a bridge over Manatawney Creek. (No, I'm not trying to start the Virtual Holiday Party early) Albert Jenkin hag Howlek an Gath > From: jwmos99@msn.com > To: cornish@rootsweb.com > Date: Sat, 13 Oct 2012 23:55:20 -0500 > Subject: [CORNISH] West Briton, 12 Sep 1856 - definitions > > > snip > > I also liked the usage of the word "yacht" in the regatta news. They reported the results of the "under 15 foot yacht" races! Doesn't that conjure up visions of Mrs. Hyacinth Bucket and her 'yacht' ~~~ > > Cheers, > > Julia (who personally owns a 16 foot open outboard-motor-powered yacht. Move over, Hyacinth!) > ..................

Hi All - I'd deduced the "unexceptional" - hadn't realized it was incorrectly stated - but never thought of "disinterestedness" in the manner you present, but more as being neutral. How that would apply to singers presenting material is still a puzzlement, unless the reporter meant the singers did not add one whit of "interpretation", but sang everything note for note, precisely, with no vibrato, trills, theatrics, etc. I also liked the usage of the word "yacht" in the regatta news. They reported the results of the "under 15 foot yacht" races! Doesn't that conjure up visions of Mrs. Hyacinth Bucket and her 'yacht' ~~~ Cheers, Julia (who personally owns a 16 foot open outboard-motor-powered yacht. Move over, Hyacinth!) .................. Hi Julia, <snipped> "Disinteredness" is a word that was commonly used in the 19th C, paricularly in literature. It still has the same meaning, which comes from"interest" in the sense of bias, interested in the outcome; therefore someone who exhibits disinterestedness is objective, free of bias, generous. It does not mean "UN-interested" in the sense of bored. Similarly, "unexceptional references" were asked and given very commonly by employers in the 1800's, early 1900's, simply meaning there would be nothing unusual (i.e. bad) in the references/work history given. Joanne Toronto, Canada

Hi all, Got this via email from the Gorsedd and looks like a pretty nice book for Christmas. You can look at it via: www AT.shop.old <http://www.shop.old> cornwall.org You will need to put the @ sign in where AT is. Carolyn Haines Holt, Michigan 48842

Joanne: So good to see someone who knows "disinterested" does NOT mean "Uninterested." That is how it is often misused today. I sort of guessed the meaning of unexceptional references which I believe is no longer used. Carol in chilly Maryland -----Original Message----- From: cornish-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:cornish-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of JCM Sent: Saturday, October 13, 2012 10:37 AM To: cornish@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [CORNISH] West Briton, 12 Sep 1856 News Hi Julia, It's not that the use of these words have changed so much as that they are not used commonly now. "Disinteredness" is a word that was commonly used in the 19th C, paricularly in literature. It still has the same meaning, which comes from"interest" in the sense of bias, interested in the outcome; therefore someone who exhibits disinterestedness is objective, free of bias, generous. It does not mean "UN-interested" in the sense of bored. Similarly, "unexceptional references" were asked and given very commonly by employers in the 1800's, early 1900's, simply meaning there would be nothing unusual (i.e. bad) in the references/work history given. Joanne Toronto, Canada ----- Original Message ----- From: "Julia Mosman" <jwmos99@msn.com> To: <cornish@rootsweb.com>; <cornish-gen@rootsweb.com> Sent: Friday, October 12, 2012 11:10 PM Subject: [CORNISH] West Briton, 12 Sep 1856 News > > Isn't it interesting how the use of words change? Here, under Charity > Concerts, the reporter lauds the performers who showed "zeal and > disinterestedness" - exactly the opposite of what people expect today. And > in some advertisements previously posted, employers wanted applicants with > "unexceptional" references! Not precisely what employers want today. > > Julia > ......................... > > WEST BRITON AND CORNWALL ADVERTISER > Friday, 12 September 1856 > . > LOCAL INTELLIGENCE > . > CHARITY CONCERTS, BODMIN - These vocal and instrumental concerts took > place on the 5th instant, and it is with pleasure we report the admirable > manner in which the performers acquitted themselves, and the zeal and > disinterestedness with which they cheerfully undertook and accomplished > their parts. The harp, piano, and violin pieces were admirably executed. > . > Miss OLIVER and Mr. SQUIRE, who gave their valuable services last year, > and received most deserved applause, afforded evident proof of great > advancement since that period, under the talented masters with whom they > have studied. The accomplished young harpist, MISS GILL (whose parents > kindly allowed her to play on behalf of the charities) excited surprise > and admiration by her exquisite performance, and the committee are > extremely obliged for the great trust and assistance she has afforded. > Miss SQUIRE sang the songs "Alone," by Stoch, and "Wild Rose" by John > Barnett, in extremely good style and voice. > . > The committee much regret that they are likely to lose the future > assistance of Dr. BOISRAGON, who has ever been ready and anxious to render > his valuable services to the Bodmin charities, at the same time aiding > much in a pecuniary way. As a highly accomplished musician and gentleman, > his leaving Bodmin is greatly regretted, whilst at the same time he is > heartily congratulated on his new appointment. Mr. A. DAWSON with his > usual kindness, materially assisted, and was much applauded in the songs > "Phillis is my only joy," by Hobbs, and in Hatton's "Good-bye, Sweetheart, > Good-bye," which he rendered with his usual ability and good taste. > . > We are sorry to say there was a sad falling off in the attendance at the > morning concert, which is specially appointed for the wealthier classes in > the neighbourhood, and through their absence of course a great diminution > has taken place in the receipts. In the evening, however, the spacious > room at the Guildhall was nearly filled, and the audience at both concerts > were highly delighted with their entertainment. > . > Mr. ROBARTES, M.P., has with his usual charity intimated his intention of > sending a donation; Dr. MICHELL, M.P., has forwarded 21s.; the Rev. W. P. > FLAMANK. 21 s. and we must not omit to mention the very liberal assistance > by the purchase of tickets on the part of some dissenters in the town, who > are always prominent supporters of the charities of Bodmin. > . > HELSTON HARVEST FAIR - This fair, held on Tuesday last, was well supplied > with cattle. There were very few fat beasts, but a great number of > half-fed and low-conditioned bullocks. Only a small amount of business was > done, few buyers being in attendance. Prices underwent no change. > . > WADEBRIDGE CATTLE MARKET - The supply of bullocks and sheep offered for > sale here on Tuesday last was larger than usual. The demand, however, was > brisk, and most of the cattle sold at good prices. Beef fetched from 60s. > to 63s. per cwt. And sheep 6d. per lb. > . > THE COLLISION AND LOSS OF LIFE IN THE CHANNEL - The American merchant ship > which was in collision with the "Ocean Home," off the Lizard, on Friday > morning was the "Cherubim" of 1,800 tons, bound for London. The collision, > which was one of terrific violence, took place at two o'clock in the > morning. The "Cherubim" was proceeding up the channel for London, the > "Ocean Home" was on her way from Rotterdam to New York, with German > emigrants and a general cargo. It is supposed that the absence of a proper > look-out was the cause of the collision. The vessels do not appear to have > seen each other until they were in contact. They were at the time in sight > of the Lizard lights. > . > Within twenty minutes from the collision the "Ocean Home" went down > bodily. The captain (MERRIMAN) and twenty-two of the passengers and crew > were taken on board by the "Cherubim," and on passing Plymouth they were > received by the "Perseverance", No 3, pilot boat of that port, and about > three o'clock landed there. Not one of them succeeded in saving more than > the clothes he had on at the time. Immediately after the collision, the > second mate, the steward, and four seamen, anticipating the catastrophe > which so soon followed, got into the long boat, and much to the annoyance > of Captain Merriman left the vessel and landed at Mullion.. > . > The "Ocean Home" had in crew and passengers 105 persons on board at the > time of the collision. Six went off in the long boat, and twenty-two, as > was said, were landed at Plymouth, but of the seventy-seven remaining > there is no intelligence, and in all probability they have drowned. At the > time of the collision all passengers were in their berths, and most of > them were asleep. The poor people brought into Plymouth were at once > received into the Sailor's Home, and their wants attended to. They were > forwarded by the Shipwrecked Mariners' Society and by the Consuls of the > countries to which they belong to their various destinations. Of course > the circumstance under which the collision took place will form a subject > for inquiry, probably in London, whither the "Cherubim" was bound and has > proceeded. > . > WRECK OF THE "ZEBRA" - the wreck of the "Zebra" as it is in the water, on > the Lizard point, with the engines, and every thing found in connexion > with the vessel not salved already, was sold in one lot, on Thursday last, > for GBP 115, subject to reservation of such cargo as may still be > recovered through the buyer, twenty-five per cent, being paid on the value > for compensation for its recovery. > . > FIRE AT HELSTON - On Saturday morning a fire broke out in the dwelling > house of MR. HENRY PASCOE, tailor, in the market-place, Helston. It > appeared that the kitchen chimney had been on fire on the previous day, > and the soot had ignited a beam which was laid close to the flue. This > continued smouldering for some hours, and about four o'clock on Saturday > morning flames were observed in the sitting room by a person in the > street, and he immediately alarmed Mr. Pascoe, who was sleeping in an > adjoining room. The fire had broken through the sitting-room floor, and > although there was a good supply of water, and two engines quickly on the > spot, most of the furniture, a large quantity of books, and some bales of > cloth which had been deposited in the room, were consumed. Mr. Pascoe's > property was uninsured, and he is a loser to a considerable extent. > . > TRURO POLICE - On Monday, before Mr. NANKIVVELL, MARY ANN THOMAS and > CATHERINE STEVENS, of Redruth, and MARY ANN WILLIAMS, of Liskeard, three > abandoned females (the two former having been a long period in the county > prison on previous commitments) were charged with being disorderly in the > streets, and using obscene language at half-past one in the morning. They > pleaded guilty to the charge; Thomas and Stevens were committed for > twenty-one days to hard labour, and Williams, it being her first offence, > to fourteen days' hard labour. > . > JAMES TRURAN, a miner, was charged with assaulting MARY ANN SOLOMON, a > married woman, in Kenwyn Street, on the 4th instant. MARY ANN SOLOMON was > going up the street in the evening, when she was accosted by the prisoner > with improper language. She remonstrated with him, upon which he struck > her with his fist a severe blow over the eye. He now said he was very > sorry for what he had done, and that he was drunk at the time. As he > seemed to regret his conduct, the magistrates allowed him to settle the > case. He then paid the complainant a sovereign and expenses incurred, > altogether GBP 1.15s.11d., and the case was dismissed. > . > CAUTION TO MARINE-STORE DEALERS - At Truro, on Friday last, before the > Mayor and Mr. NANKIVELL, magistrate, THOMAS JOSE, marine store dealer in > Pydar Street, was charged with neglecting to make a good and sufficient > entry in his book of a quantity of old brass wire sieves, as required by > Act of Parliament; and with neglecting to make a proper entry of a > quantity of lead he had purchased. The insufficient entries were > discovered by means of Mr. NASH, police superintendent, and > police-constable WOOLCOCK going to Jose's shop to make inquiries about > some lead, for stealing which, at Zelah, a man called WILLIAMS was in > custody. > . > On questioning Jose, and examining his book, Mr. Nash found he had entered > SAMUEL WILLIAMS's name, but not the articles purchased, or place of > residence. Jose's book for the last two years was deficient in every > entry, in not mentioning the residence of the sellers, and sometimes only > the christian or the surname. Jose also admitted that he never entered > anything under a shilling purchase, whereas the act requires that even the > smallest purchases shall be entered. It appeared further that Jose was in > the habit of immediately melting into small blocks any lead he might > purchase. For the deficient entries on the 7th of July and the 28th of > August, he was fined GBP 5 in each case. He said he was unable to read or > write and had entrusted it to his son to make the entries. > . > MELANCHOLY ACCIDENT WHILE BATHING - On Tuesday morning last, a most > distressing sensation was produced at Portreath, caused by a report that > two gentlemen had suddenly disappeared while bathing just off the beach, > which unfortunately proved to be true. It appears that Mr. HERBERT > STEPHENS, and Mr. METFORD THOMPSON, of Bridgwater, who were on a visit to > Portreath to see the sister of Mr. stephens, (who is at lodgings at the > hotel) were seen to go into the water, and remained several minutes, when > suddenly some one exclaimed, "the outer man has gone down." This caused > the other gentleman to swim towards the spot, but only to share a similar > fate. The bodies were recovered by the aid of the ever-ready kindness and > assistance of Messrs. D. BAIN and A. RICHARDS, who had their sean shot > immediately, which enclosed them. All attempts, however, at resuscitation, > were unavailing, the bodies having been in the water nearly an hour, > before they were recovered. It is supposed that the ! > under outward current was too powerful for them, and that although good > swimmers, they were irresistibly drawn under water. > . > SUDDEN DEATH - At Camelford fair, on Saturday last, about ten o'clock at > night, CATHERINE COCK, a person who usually attended the fairs in that > neighbourhood, fell down in a public house called the Masons' Arms, and > expired in a few minutes. The corpse was carried to the union workhouse > the same night, where a coroner's inquest was held on it the next day, and > a verdict returned "died by a visitation of God." > . > CORONERS' INQUESTS - the following inquests have been held before Mr. > HICHENS, county coroner: on the 7th instant, in the parish of Madron, on > the body of MARY BAILEY, aged seventy-five years. The deceased occupied > the lodge at Castle Horneck, in that parish, and on the 6th instant, > shortly before her death, was seen by one of her neighbours (JANE THOMAS) > to go into her house with an apron full of sticks and leaves, which she > had swept up, and to leave it in about a minute or two after for > apparently the same object, having her broom in her hand. In about ten > minutes after, a woman who was passing the road, found her lying therein > apparently dead, and immediately went to Jane Thomas's house and told her > of it, when she forthwith accompanied the woman to the spot and found the > deceased lying as represented, and lifeless. Help was procured, and the > deceased was immediately taken to her own house. Verdict, "natural death." > . > On the same day, in the parish of Crowan, on the body of ALEXANDER > PENALUNA, aged thirty-seven years. The deceased was a person of imbecile > mind, and since his father's death (which happened about two years ago) > being unable to gain his own livelihood, has been chargeable to the parish > of Crowan, but lived with his mother as before. He had been subject to > fits for many years, and on Wednesday last was taken ill and went to bed, > and remained there till his death, which took place on the following day, > about eight o'clock in the evening. His mother and sister were at that > time eating their supper below stairs, when they heard him shriek, as he > was accustomed to do when taken with a fit, but becoming quiet sooner than > usual, they went up to him, and found him lying on his back, lifeless. > Verdict, "Natural death." > . > At Portreath, on Wednesday last, on the bodies of two gentlemen who were > drowned there on Tuesday whilst bathing. The particulars are given in > another paragraph. Verdict, "Accidentally drowned." > . > PERRAN WHARF HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY > . > The fourth annual exhibition of this society was held on Tuesday last, by > the kind permission of Sir Charles Lemon, in the beautiful grounds of > Carclew Park, where the society erected their spacious marquee. The site > is a very attractive one to visitors, and proves of great advantage to the > society. The attendance on Tuesday was very numerous; the amount taken for > admissions being GBP 5 more than last year's receipts. > ' > The show, altogether, was a very excellent one; larger, and better than > that of last year. It included some fine collections of plants and > flowers. A superior collection of ferns was exhibited from Carclew . > > [The following persons were then noted as producing excellent flowers: > Mr. M.H. WILLIAMS of Tredrea, Mr. M. H. WILLIAMS, Mr. ROBERTS of Truro, > Mr. H. C. CARNELL, of Perran Wharf, and Mr. MICHELL of Burncoose.] > . > In the department of vegetables, the cottagers, for whose benefit, mainly, > the society was instituted, were superior to all other exhibitors. It was > supposed by some persons to be rather an unequal match for the cottagers > to have to compete with the amateur growers; the remark might apply as to > flowers, but in vegetables the cottagers were unmistakeably triumphant. > But they also exhibited some good flowers and fruit. Some of the > cottagers' dahlias were good, and as to their asters they were very > superior. Their nosegays evinced taste, the ornamental designs were > creditable, and many of the window plants were very fine, especially the > fuchsias. > . > In fruit also the cottagers were large exhibitors, particularly in > collections of fine apples, and some very good pears for the season. > Conspicuous at one end of the vegetable show were some immense gourds from > Carclew, of the egg-shaped, oblong, and another variety; also some silver > beet from Carclew. [There followed a list of vegetables, with > descriptions, plus mention that MR. MITCHINSON, a judge, gave 10s . to > enable separate prizes for both kidney and round potatoes, as they were so > excellent.] The first prize wheat weighed 63 lbs.to the bushel of eight > gallons, and was exhibited by Mrs. KNUCKEY, of Perranwell. > . > The ducks, Aylesbury and Rouen, were of such excellent quality that they > gave the judges much trouble to adjudicate the prizes. Turkeys were not > represented. > . > We should add that evergreens and flowers for the decoration of the place > were given to the society by Sir CHARLES LEMON, Bart., M.P., Mr. ENYS, and > Mr. M.H. WILLIAMS. The marquee was tastefully decorated by Mr. MURTON. > About two thousand persons visited the exhibition, and more than GBP 35 > were taken at the entrance. > . > We have received a list of prizes from Mr. H. C. CARNELL, the secretary, > but in consequence of a press of advertisements, we are obliged to > postpone their publication till next week. We should add, however, that > the proceedings of the day were enlivened by the performances of the > Constantine and Stithians bands. The former band performed in the marquee > with excellent effect. > . > The annual festivities in connection with the society took place at the > Norway Inn, where an excellent dinner was provided by Mrs. TRESEDER, and a > party of about thirty was presided over by the Rev. F.H.A. WRIGHT, the > vicar of the parish, and president of the society; the two vice-chairs > being occupied by Mr. CARNELL and Mr. V. PEARCE. > . > After the removal of the cloth, Mr. WRIGHT responded to a toast, then said > he would like to propose "the health of a very worthy gentleman and kind > neighbour, Sir Charles Lemon," who had always been so kind as to lend the > society his park for the exhibition, to which it owed a great part of its > attraction. The toast was received with loud cheering, and responded to by > Mr. WHITFORD, as the resident agent of Sir Charles, who said he felt sure > that Sir Charles Lemon would always be ready to grant the society the use > of the park, provided the people conducted themselves as they had hitherto > done, and he hoped they would all have the pleasure of seeing Sir Charles > at their exhibitions held in the park for many years to come. (Cheers) > . > Mr. SOWELL, of Penryn, one of the judges, strongly recommended the Irish > Kemp potatoes, and said he had raised 210 Cornish bushels from an acre at > Penryn, the potatoes being of excellent quality. Mr. MITCHINSON concurred > in recommending the same sort of potatoes as one of the best for > cultivation. > ------------------------------- > Subscribe to digest by sending an email to CORNISH-D-request@rootsweb.com > with the word SUBSCRIBE in the subject line and body text. 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Your query Joe prompted me to investigate the Society further and I found an article in Wikipedia which confirms that the Fox family, the owners of the Perran Foundry, were it's founders. Apparently it was the first use of the word 'polytechnic' in Great Britain. Within the article there is a link to the Annual Report of the Society for 1858 which is available to read for free on Google books and mentions many individuals. Searching 'polytechnic' in various newspaper archives brings up the names of members of several prominent Cornish families as Presidents of the Society. I will now have to read the section of your book referring to the Perran Foundry! Sue

Hi Julia, It's not that the use of these words have changed so much as that they are not used commonly now. "Disinteredness" is a word that was commonly used in the 19th C, paricularly in literature. It still has the same meaning, which comes from"interest" in the sense of bias, interested in the outcome; therefore someone who exhibits disinterestedness is objective, free of bias, generous. It does not mean "UN-interested" in the sense of bored. Similarly, "unexceptional references" were asked and given very commonly by employers in the 1800's, early 1900's, simply meaning there would be nothing unusual (i.e. bad) in the references/work history given. Joanne Toronto, Canada ----- Original Message ----- From: "Julia Mosman" <jwmos99@msn.com> To: <cornish@rootsweb.com>; <cornish-gen@rootsweb.com> Sent: Friday, October 12, 2012 11:10 PM Subject: [CORNISH] West Briton, 12 Sep 1856 News > > Isn't it interesting how the use of words change? Here, under Charity > Concerts, the reporter lauds the performers who showed "zeal and > disinterestedness" - exactly the opposite of what people expect today. And > in some advertisements previously posted, employers wanted applicants with > "unexceptional" references! Not precisely what employers want today. > > Julia > ......................... > > WEST BRITON AND CORNWALL ADVERTISER > Friday, 12 September 1856 > . > LOCAL INTELLIGENCE > . > CHARITY CONCERTS, BODMIN - These vocal and instrumental concerts took > place on the 5th instant, and it is with pleasure we report the admirable > manner in which the performers acquitted themselves, and the zeal and > disinterestedness with which they cheerfully undertook and accomplished > their parts. The harp, piano, and violin pieces were admirably executed. > . > Miss OLIVER and Mr. SQUIRE, who gave their valuable services last year, > and received most deserved applause, afforded evident proof of great > advancement since that period, under the talented masters with whom they > have studied. The accomplished young harpist, MISS GILL (whose parents > kindly allowed her to play on behalf of the charities) excited surprise > and admiration by her exquisite performance, and the committee are > extremely obliged for the great trust and assistance she has afforded. > Miss SQUIRE sang the songs "Alone," by Stoch, and "Wild Rose" by John > Barnett, in extremely good style and voice. > . > The committee much regret that they are likely to lose the future > assistance of Dr. BOISRAGON, who has ever been ready and anxious to render > his valuable services to the Bodmin charities, at the same time aiding > much in a pecuniary way. As a highly accomplished musician and gentleman, > his leaving Bodmin is greatly regretted, whilst at the same time he is > heartily congratulated on his new appointment. Mr. A. DAWSON with his > usual kindness, materially assisted, and was much applauded in the songs > "Phillis is my only joy," by Hobbs, and in Hatton's "Good-bye, Sweetheart, > Good-bye," which he rendered with his usual ability and good taste. > . > We are sorry to say there was a sad falling off in the attendance at the > morning concert, which is specially appointed for the wealthier classes in > the neighbourhood, and through their absence of course a great diminution > has taken place in the receipts. In the evening, however, the spacious > room at the Guildhall was nearly filled, and the audience at both concerts > were highly delighted with their entertainment. > . > Mr. ROBARTES, M.P., has with his usual charity intimated his intention of > sending a donation; Dr. MICHELL, M.P., has forwarded 21s.; the Rev. W. P. > FLAMANK. 21 s. and we must not omit to mention the very liberal assistance > by the purchase of tickets on the part of some dissenters in the town, who > are always prominent supporters of the charities of Bodmin. > . > HELSTON HARVEST FAIR - This fair, held on Tuesday last, was well supplied > with cattle. There were very few fat beasts, but a great number of > half-fed and low-conditioned bullocks. Only a small amount of business was > done, few buyers being in attendance. Prices underwent no change. > . > WADEBRIDGE CATTLE MARKET - The supply of bullocks and sheep offered for > sale here on Tuesday last was larger than usual. The demand, however, was > brisk, and most of the cattle sold at good prices. Beef fetched from 60s. > to 63s. per cwt. And sheep 6d. per lb. > . > THE COLLISION AND LOSS OF LIFE IN THE CHANNEL - The American merchant ship > which was in collision with the "Ocean Home," off the Lizard, on Friday > morning was the "Cherubim" of 1,800 tons, bound for London. The collision, > which was one of terrific violence, took place at two o'clock in the > morning. The "Cherubim" was proceeding up the channel for London, the > "Ocean Home" was on her way from Rotterdam to New York, with German > emigrants and a general cargo. It is supposed that the absence of a proper > look-out was the cause of the collision. The vessels do not appear to have > seen each other until they were in contact. They were at the time in sight > of the Lizard lights. > . > Within twenty minutes from the collision the "Ocean Home" went down > bodily. The captain (MERRIMAN) and twenty-two of the passengers and crew > were taken on board by the "Cherubim," and on passing Plymouth they were > received by the "Perseverance", No 3, pilot boat of that port, and about > three o'clock landed there. Not one of them succeeded in saving more than > the clothes he had on at the time. Immediately after the collision, the > second mate, the steward, and four seamen, anticipating the catastrophe > which so soon followed, got into the long boat, and much to the annoyance > of Captain Merriman left the vessel and landed at Mullion.. > . > The "Ocean Home" had in crew and passengers 105 persons on board at the > time of the collision. Six went off in the long boat, and twenty-two, as > was said, were landed at Plymouth, but of the seventy-seven remaining > there is no intelligence, and in all probability they have drowned. At the > time of the collision all passengers were in their berths, and most of > them were asleep. The poor people brought into Plymouth were at once > received into the Sailor's Home, and their wants attended to. They were > forwarded by the Shipwrecked Mariners' Society and by the Consuls of the > countries to which they belong to their various destinations. Of course > the circumstance under which the collision took place will form a subject > for inquiry, probably in London, whither the "Cherubim" was bound and has > proceeded. > . > WRECK OF THE "ZEBRA" - the wreck of the "Zebra" as it is in the water, on > the Lizard point, with the engines, and every thing found in connexion > with the vessel not salved already, was sold in one lot, on Thursday last, > for GBP 115, subject to reservation of such cargo as may still be > recovered through the buyer, twenty-five per cent, being paid on the value > for compensation for its recovery. > . > FIRE AT HELSTON - On Saturday morning a fire broke out in the dwelling > house of MR. HENRY PASCOE, tailor, in the market-place, Helston. It > appeared that the kitchen chimney had been on fire on the previous day, > and the soot had ignited a beam which was laid close to the flue. This > continued smouldering for some hours, and about four o'clock on Saturday > morning flames were observed in the sitting room by a person in the > street, and he immediately alarmed Mr. Pascoe, who was sleeping in an > adjoining room. The fire had broken through the sitting-room floor, and > although there was a good supply of water, and two engines quickly on the > spot, most of the furniture, a large quantity of books, and some bales of > cloth which had been deposited in the room, were consumed. Mr. Pascoe's > property was uninsured, and he is a loser to a considerable extent. > . > TRURO POLICE - On Monday, before Mr. NANKIVVELL, MARY ANN THOMAS and > CATHERINE STEVENS, of Redruth, and MARY ANN WILLIAMS, of Liskeard, three > abandoned females (the two former having been a long period in the county > prison on previous commitments) were charged with being disorderly in the > streets, and using obscene language at half-past one in the morning. They > pleaded guilty to the charge; Thomas and Stevens were committed for > twenty-one days to hard labour, and Williams, it being her first offence, > to fourteen days' hard labour. > . > JAMES TRURAN, a miner, was charged with assaulting MARY ANN SOLOMON, a > married woman, in Kenwyn Street, on the 4th instant. MARY ANN SOLOMON was > going up the street in the evening, when she was accosted by the prisoner > with improper language. She remonstrated with him, upon which he struck > her with his fist a severe blow over the eye. He now said he was very > sorry for what he had done, and that he was drunk at the time. As he > seemed to regret his conduct, the magistrates allowed him to settle the > case. He then paid the complainant a sovereign and expenses incurred, > altogether GBP 1.15s.11d., and the case was dismissed. > . > CAUTION TO MARINE-STORE DEALERS - At Truro, on Friday last, before the > Mayor and Mr. NANKIVELL, magistrate, THOMAS JOSE, marine store dealer in > Pydar Street, was charged with neglecting to make a good and sufficient > entry in his book of a quantity of old brass wire sieves, as required by > Act of Parliament; and with neglecting to make a proper entry of a > quantity of lead he had purchased. The insufficient entries were > discovered by means of Mr. NASH, police superintendent, and > police-constable WOOLCOCK going to Jose's shop to make inquiries about > some lead, for stealing which, at Zelah, a man called WILLIAMS was in > custody. > . > On questioning Jose, and examining his book, Mr. Nash found he had entered > SAMUEL WILLIAMS's name, but not the articles purchased, or place of > residence. Jose's book for the last two years was deficient in every > entry, in not mentioning the residence of the sellers, and sometimes only > the christian or the surname. Jose also admitted that he never entered > anything under a shilling purchase, whereas the act requires that even the > smallest purchases shall be entered. It appeared further that Jose was in > the habit of immediately melting into small blocks any lead he might > purchase. For the deficient entries on the 7th of July and the 28th of > August, he was fined GBP 5 in each case. He said he was unable to read or > write and had entrusted it to his son to make the entries. > . > MELANCHOLY ACCIDENT WHILE BATHING - On Tuesday morning last, a most > distressing sensation was produced at Portreath, caused by a report that > two gentlemen had suddenly disappeared while bathing just off the beach, > which unfortunately proved to be true. It appears that Mr. HERBERT > STEPHENS, and Mr. METFORD THOMPSON, of Bridgwater, who were on a visit to > Portreath to see the sister of Mr. stephens, (who is at lodgings at the > hotel) were seen to go into the water, and remained several minutes, when > suddenly some one exclaimed, "the outer man has gone down." This caused > the other gentleman to swim towards the spot, but only to share a similar > fate. The bodies were recovered by the aid of the ever-ready kindness and > assistance of Messrs. D. BAIN and A. RICHARDS, who had their sean shot > immediately, which enclosed them. All attempts, however, at resuscitation, > were unavailing, the bodies having been in the water nearly an hour, > before they were recovered. It is supposed that the ! > under outward current was too powerful for them, and that although good > swimmers, they were irresistibly drawn under water. > . > SUDDEN DEATH - At Camelford fair, on Saturday last, about ten o'clock at > night, CATHERINE COCK, a person who usually attended the fairs in that > neighbourhood, fell down in a public house called the Masons' Arms, and > expired in a few minutes. The corpse was carried to the union workhouse > the same night, where a coroner's inquest was held on it the next day, and > a verdict returned "died by a visitation of God." > . > CORONERS' INQUESTS - the following inquests have been held before Mr. > HICHENS, county coroner: on the 7th instant, in the parish of Madron, on > the body of MARY BAILEY, aged seventy-five years. The deceased occupied > the lodge at Castle Horneck, in that parish, and on the 6th instant, > shortly before her death, was seen by one of her neighbours (JANE THOMAS) > to go into her house with an apron full of sticks and leaves, which she > had swept up, and to leave it in about a minute or two after for > apparently the same object, having her broom in her hand. In about ten > minutes after, a woman who was passing the road, found her lying therein > apparently dead, and immediately went to Jane Thomas's house and told her > of it, when she forthwith accompanied the woman to the spot and found the > deceased lying as represented, and lifeless. Help was procured, and the > deceased was immediately taken to her own house. Verdict, "natural death." > . > On the same day, in the parish of Crowan, on the body of ALEXANDER > PENALUNA, aged thirty-seven years. The deceased was a person of imbecile > mind, and since his father's death (which happened about two years ago) > being unable to gain his own livelihood, has been chargeable to the parish > of Crowan, but lived with his mother as before. He had been subject to > fits for many years, and on Wednesday last was taken ill and went to bed, > and remained there till his death, which took place on the following day, > about eight o'clock in the evening. His mother and sister were at that > time eating their supper below stairs, when they heard him shriek, as he > was accustomed to do when taken with a fit, but becoming quiet sooner than > usual, they went up to him, and found him lying on his back, lifeless. > Verdict, "Natural death." > . > At Portreath, on Wednesday last, on the bodies of two gentlemen who were > drowned there on Tuesday whilst bathing. The particulars are given in > another paragraph. Verdict, "Accidentally drowned." > . > PERRAN WHARF HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY > . > The fourth annual exhibition of this society was held on Tuesday last, by > the kind permission of Sir Charles Lemon, in the beautiful grounds of > Carclew Park, where the society erected their spacious marquee. The site > is a very attractive one to visitors, and proves of great advantage to the > society. The attendance on Tuesday was very numerous; the amount taken for > admissions being GBP 5 more than last year's receipts. > ' > The show, altogether, was a very excellent one; larger, and better than > that of last year. It included some fine collections of plants and > flowers. A superior collection of ferns was exhibited from Carclew . > > [The following persons were then noted as producing excellent flowers: > Mr. M.H. WILLIAMS of Tredrea, Mr. M. H. WILLIAMS, Mr. ROBERTS of Truro, > Mr. H. C. CARNELL, of Perran Wharf, and Mr. MICHELL of Burncoose.] > . > In the department of vegetables, the cottagers, for whose benefit, mainly, > the society was instituted, were superior to all other exhibitors. It was > supposed by some persons to be rather an unequal match for the cottagers > to have to compete with the amateur growers; the remark might apply as to > flowers, but in vegetables the cottagers were unmistakeably triumphant. > But they also exhibited some good flowers and fruit. Some of the > cottagers' dahlias were good, and as to their asters they were very > superior. Their nosegays evinced taste, the ornamental designs were > creditable, and many of the window plants were very fine, especially the > fuchsias. > . > In fruit also the cottagers were large exhibitors, particularly in > collections of fine apples, and some very good pears for the season. > Conspicuous at one end of the vegetable show were some immense gourds from > Carclew, of the egg-shaped, oblong, and another variety; also some silver > beet from Carclew. [There followed a list of vegetables, with > descriptions, plus mention that MR. MITCHINSON, a judge, gave 10s . to > enable separate prizes for both kidney and round potatoes, as they were so > excellent.] The first prize wheat weighed 63 lbs.to the bushel of eight > gallons, and was exhibited by Mrs. KNUCKEY, of Perranwell. > . > The ducks, Aylesbury and Rouen, were of such excellent quality that they > gave the judges much trouble to adjudicate the prizes. Turkeys were not > represented. > . > We should add that evergreens and flowers for the decoration of the place > were given to the society by Sir CHARLES LEMON, Bart., M.P., Mr. ENYS, and > Mr. M.H. WILLIAMS. The marquee was tastefully decorated by Mr. MURTON. > About two thousand persons visited the exhibition, and more than GBP 35 > were taken at the entrance. > . > We have received a list of prizes from Mr. H. C. CARNELL, the secretary, > but in consequence of a press of advertisements, we are obliged to > postpone their publication till next week. We should add, however, that > the proceedings of the day were enlivened by the performances of the > Constantine and Stithians bands. The former band performed in the marquee > with excellent effect. > . > The annual festivities in connection with the society took place at the > Norway Inn, where an excellent dinner was provided by Mrs. TRESEDER, and a > party of about thirty was presided over by the Rev. F.H.A. WRIGHT, the > vicar of the parish, and president of the society; the two vice-chairs > being occupied by Mr. CARNELL and Mr. V. PEARCE. > . > After the removal of the cloth, Mr. WRIGHT responded to a toast, then said > he would like to propose "the health of a very worthy gentleman and kind > neighbour, Sir Charles Lemon," who had always been so kind as to lend the > society his park for the exhibition, to which it owed a great part of its > attraction. The toast was received with loud cheering, and responded to by > Mr. WHITFORD, as the resident agent of Sir Charles, who said he felt sure > that Sir Charles Lemon would always be ready to grant the society the use > of the park, provided the people conducted themselves as they had hitherto > done, and he hoped they would all have the pleasure of seeing Sir Charles > at their exhibitions held in the park for many years to come. (Cheers) > . > Mr. SOWELL, of Penryn, one of the judges, strongly recommended the Irish > Kemp potatoes, and said he had raised 210 Cornish bushels from an acre at > Penryn, the potatoes being of excellent quality. Mr. MITCHINSON concurred > in recommending the same sort of potatoes as one of the best for > cultivation. > ------------------------------- > Subscribe to digest by sending an email to CORNISH-D-request@rootsweb.com > with the word SUBSCRIBE in the subject line and body text. If you want, > MIME digests, email CORNISH-admin@rootsweb.com. > > Unsubscribe from either by sending an email to > CORNISH-request@rootsweb.com. > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > CORNISH-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message >

Interesting Sue. Descendants of three brothers Coad of Perranarworthal worked in the Perran foundry - I have a short description in my book. Do we have a list of members of the RCPS? ----- Original Message ----- From: "Sue Etherington" <pesetherington@ntlworld.com> To: <CORNISH@rootsweb.com> Sent: Friday, October 12, 2012 10:26 AM Subject: [CORNISH] The Royal Cornwall Polytechnic Society Following on from the news item in the West Briton & Cornwall Advertiser about the activities of the Royal Cornwall Polytechnic Society, I have been given to understand that it was set up in 1833 as a direct result of the varied achievements of the workmen at the Perran Foundry in Perranarworthal. My g.g.grandfather's brother Nicholas Sara 1813, who had formerly been the foreman in the pattern shop at the Perran Foundry before setting up his own business in Penryn, was a leading member of the Society until his death in 1894. Sue.

"Disinterestedness" means that they did it for love and were not motivated by a financial interest. Disinterested is not the same as uninterested. "Unexceptional" is a mistake - either by the writer, printer or transcriber; it should be "unexceptionable" meaning that exception cannot be taken to it, i.e. no faults. Not so much a change of meaning as phrases we don't use so much these days <grin> cheers Catherine -----Original Message----- From: Julia Mosman <jwmos99@msn.com> To: cornish <cornish@rootsweb.com>; cornish-gen <cornish-gen@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sat, 13 Oct 2012 4:10 Subject: [CORNISH] West Briton, 12 Sep 1856 News Isn't it interesting how the use of words change? Here, under Charity Concerts, the reporter lauds the performers who showed "zeal and disinterestedness" - exactly the opposite of what people expect today. And in some advertisements previously posted, employers wanted applicants with "unexceptional" references! Not precisely what employers want today. Julia

Isn't it interesting how the use of words change? Here, under Charity Concerts, the reporter lauds the performers who showed "zeal and disinterestedness" - exactly the opposite of what people expect today. And in some advertisements previously posted, employers wanted applicants with "unexceptional" references! Not precisely what employers want today. Julia ......................... WEST BRITON AND CORNWALL ADVERTISER Friday, 12 September 1856 . LOCAL INTELLIGENCE . CHARITY CONCERTS, BODMIN - These vocal and instrumental concerts took place on the 5th instant, and it is with pleasure we report the admirable manner in which the performers acquitted themselves, and the zeal and disinterestedness with which they cheerfully undertook and accomplished their parts. The harp, piano, and violin pieces were admirably executed. . Miss OLIVER and Mr. SQUIRE, who gave their valuable services last year, and received most deserved applause, afforded evident proof of great advancement since that period, under the talented masters with whom they have studied. The accomplished young harpist, MISS GILL (whose parents kindly allowed her to play on behalf of the charities) excited surprise and admiration by her exquisite performance, and the committee are extremely obliged for the great trust and assistance she has afforded. Miss SQUIRE sang the songs "Alone," by Stoch, and "Wild Rose" by John Barnett, in extremely good style and voice. . The committee much regret that they are likely to lose the future assistance of Dr. BOISRAGON, who has ever been ready and anxious to render his valuable services to the Bodmin charities, at the same time aiding much in a pecuniary way. As a highly accomplished musician and gentleman, his leaving Bodmin is greatly regretted, whilst at the same time he is heartily congratulated on his new appointment. Mr. A. DAWSON with his usual kindness, materially assisted, and was much applauded in the songs "Phillis is my only joy," by Hobbs, and in Hatton's "Good-bye, Sweetheart, Good-bye," which he rendered with his usual ability and good taste. . We are sorry to say there was a sad falling off in the attendance at the morning concert, which is specially appointed for the wealthier classes in the neighbourhood, and through their absence of course a great diminution has taken place in the receipts. In the evening, however, the spacious room at the Guildhall was nearly filled, and the audience at both concerts were highly delighted with their entertainment. . Mr. ROBARTES, M.P., has with his usual charity intimated his intention of sending a donation; Dr. MICHELL, M.P., has forwarded 21s.; the Rev. W. P. FLAMANK. 21 s. and we must not omit to mention the very liberal assistance by the purchase of tickets on the part of some dissenters in the town, who are always prominent supporters of the charities of Bodmin. . HELSTON HARVEST FAIR - This fair, held on Tuesday last, was well supplied with cattle. There were very few fat beasts, but a great number of half-fed and low-conditioned bullocks. Only a small amount of business was done, few buyers being in attendance. Prices underwent no change. . WADEBRIDGE CATTLE MARKET - The supply of bullocks and sheep offered for sale here on Tuesday last was larger than usual. The demand, however, was brisk, and most of the cattle sold at good prices. Beef fetched from 60s. to 63s. per cwt. And sheep 6d. per lb. . THE COLLISION AND LOSS OF LIFE IN THE CHANNEL - The American merchant ship which was in collision with the "Ocean Home," off the Lizard, on Friday morning was the "Cherubim" of 1,800 tons, bound for London. The collision, which was one of terrific violence, took place at two o'clock in the morning. The "Cherubim" was proceeding up the channel for London, the "Ocean Home" was on her way from Rotterdam to New York, with German emigrants and a general cargo. It is supposed that the absence of a proper look-out was the cause of the collision. The vessels do not appear to have seen each other until they were in contact. They were at the time in sight of the Lizard lights. . Within twenty minutes from the collision the "Ocean Home" went down bodily. The captain (MERRIMAN) and twenty-two of the passengers and crew were taken on board by the "Cherubim," and on passing Plymouth they were received by the "Perseverance", No 3, pilot boat of that port, and about three o'clock landed there. Not one of them succeeded in saving more than the clothes he had on at the time. Immediately after the collision, the second mate, the steward, and four seamen, anticipating the catastrophe which so soon followed, got into the long boat, and much to the annoyance of Captain Merriman left the vessel and landed at Mullion.. . The "Ocean Home" had in crew and passengers 105 persons on board at the time of the collision. Six went off in the long boat, and twenty-two, as was said, were landed at Plymouth, but of the seventy-seven remaining there is no intelligence, and in all probability they have drowned. At the time of the collision all passengers were in their berths, and most of them were asleep. The poor people brought into Plymouth were at once received into the Sailor's Home, and their wants attended to. They were forwarded by the Shipwrecked Mariners' Society and by the Consuls of the countries to which they belong to their various destinations. Of course the circumstance under which the collision took place will form a subject for inquiry, probably in London, whither the "Cherubim" was bound and has proceeded. . WRECK OF THE "ZEBRA" - the wreck of the "Zebra" as it is in the water, on the Lizard point, with the engines, and every thing found in connexion with the vessel not salved already, was sold in one lot, on Thursday last, for GBP 115, subject to reservation of such cargo as may still be recovered through the buyer, twenty-five per cent, being paid on the value for compensation for its recovery. . FIRE AT HELSTON - On Saturday morning a fire broke out in the dwelling house of MR. HENRY PASCOE, tailor, in the market-place, Helston. It appeared that the kitchen chimney had been on fire on the previous day, and the soot had ignited a beam which was laid close to the flue. This continued smouldering for some hours, and about four o'clock on Saturday morning flames were observed in the sitting room by a person in the street, and he immediately alarmed Mr. Pascoe, who was sleeping in an adjoining room. The fire had broken through the sitting-room floor, and although there was a good supply of water, and two engines quickly on the spot, most of the furniture, a large quantity of books, and some bales of cloth which had been deposited in the room, were consumed. Mr. Pascoe's property was uninsured, and he is a loser to a considerable extent. . TRURO POLICE - On Monday, before Mr. NANKIVVELL, MARY ANN THOMAS and CATHERINE STEVENS, of Redruth, and MARY ANN WILLIAMS, of Liskeard, three abandoned females (the two former having been a long period in the county prison on previous commitments) were charged with being disorderly in the streets, and using obscene language at half-past one in the morning. They pleaded guilty to the charge; Thomas and Stevens were committed for twenty-one days to hard labour, and Williams, it being her first offence, to fourteen days' hard labour. . JAMES TRURAN, a miner, was charged with assaulting MARY ANN SOLOMON, a married woman, in Kenwyn Street, on the 4th instant. MARY ANN SOLOMON was going up the street in the evening, when she was accosted by the prisoner with improper language. She remonstrated with him, upon which he struck her with his fist a severe blow over the eye. He now said he was very sorry for what he had done, and that he was drunk at the time. As he seemed to regret his conduct, the magistrates allowed him to settle the case. He then paid the complainant a sovereign and expenses incurred, altogether GBP 1.15s.11d., and the case was dismissed. . CAUTION TO MARINE-STORE DEALERS - At Truro, on Friday last, before the Mayor and Mr. NANKIVELL, magistrate, THOMAS JOSE, marine store dealer in Pydar Street, was charged with neglecting to make a good and sufficient entry in his book of a quantity of old brass wire sieves, as required by Act of Parliament; and with neglecting to make a proper entry of a quantity of lead he had purchased. The insufficient entries were discovered by means of Mr. NASH, police superintendent, and police-constable WOOLCOCK going to Jose's shop to make inquiries about some lead, for stealing which, at Zelah, a man called WILLIAMS was in custody. . On questioning Jose, and examining his book, Mr. Nash found he had entered SAMUEL WILLIAMS's name, but not the articles purchased, or place of residence. Jose's book for the last two years was deficient in every entry, in not mentioning the residence of the sellers, and sometimes only the christian or the surname. Jose also admitted that he never entered anything under a shilling purchase, whereas the act requires that even the smallest purchases shall be entered. It appeared further that Jose was in the habit of immediately melting into small blocks any lead he might purchase. For the deficient entries on the 7th of July and the 28th of August, he was fined GBP 5 in each case. He said he was unable to read or write and had entrusted it to his son to make the entries. . MELANCHOLY ACCIDENT WHILE BATHING - On Tuesday morning last, a most distressing sensation was produced at Portreath, caused by a report that two gentlemen had suddenly disappeared while bathing just off the beach, which unfortunately proved to be true. It appears that Mr. HERBERT STEPHENS, and Mr. METFORD THOMPSON, of Bridgwater, who were on a visit to Portreath to see the sister of Mr. stephens, (who is at lodgings at the hotel) were seen to go into the water, and remained several minutes, when suddenly some one exclaimed, "the outer man has gone down." This caused the other gentleman to swim towards the spot, but only to share a similar fate. The bodies were recovered by the aid of the ever-ready kindness and assistance of Messrs. D. BAIN and A. RICHARDS, who had their sean shot immediately, which enclosed them. All attempts, however, at resuscitation, were unavailing, the bodies having been in the water nearly an hour, before they were recovered. It is supposed that the ! under outward current was too powerful for them, and that although good swimmers, they were irresistibly drawn under water. . SUDDEN DEATH - At Camelford fair, on Saturday last, about ten o'clock at night, CATHERINE COCK, a person who usually attended the fairs in that neighbourhood, fell down in a public house called the Masons' Arms, and expired in a few minutes. The corpse was carried to the union workhouse the same night, where a coroner's inquest was held on it the next day, and a verdict returned "died by a visitation of God." . CORONERS' INQUESTS - the following inquests have been held before Mr. HICHENS, county coroner: on the 7th instant, in the parish of Madron, on the body of MARY BAILEY, aged seventy-five years. The deceased occupied the lodge at Castle Horneck, in that parish, and on the 6th instant, shortly before her death, was seen by one of her neighbours (JANE THOMAS) to go into her house with an apron full of sticks and leaves, which she had swept up, and to leave it in about a minute or two after for apparently the same object, having her broom in her hand. In about ten minutes after, a woman who was passing the road, found her lying therein apparently dead, and immediately went to Jane Thomas's house and told her of it, when she forthwith accompanied the woman to the spot and found the deceased lying as represented, and lifeless. Help was procured, and the deceased was immediately taken to her own house. Verdict, "natural death." . On the same day, in the parish of Crowan, on the body of ALEXANDER PENALUNA, aged thirty-seven years. The deceased was a person of imbecile mind, and since his father's death (which happened about two years ago) being unable to gain his own livelihood, has been chargeable to the parish of Crowan, but lived with his mother as before. He had been subject to fits for many years, and on Wednesday last was taken ill and went to bed, and remained there till his death, which took place on the following day, about eight o'clock in the evening. His mother and sister were at that time eating their supper below stairs, when they heard him shriek, as he was accustomed to do when taken with a fit, but becoming quiet sooner than usual, they went up to him, and found him lying on his back, lifeless. Verdict, "Natural death." . At Portreath, on Wednesday last, on the bodies of two gentlemen who were drowned there on Tuesday whilst bathing. The particulars are given in another paragraph. Verdict, "Accidentally drowned." . PERRAN WHARF HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY . The fourth annual exhibition of this society was held on Tuesday last, by the kind permission of Sir Charles Lemon, in the beautiful grounds of Carclew Park, where the society erected their spacious marquee. The site is a very attractive one to visitors, and proves of great advantage to the society. The attendance on Tuesday was very numerous; the amount taken for admissions being GBP 5 more than last year's receipts. ' The show, altogether, was a very excellent one; larger, and better than that of last year. It included some fine collections of plants and flowers. A superior collection of ferns was exhibited from Carclew . [The following persons were then noted as producing excellent flowers: Mr. M.H. WILLIAMS of Tredrea, Mr. M. H. WILLIAMS, Mr. ROBERTS of Truro, Mr. H. C. CARNELL, of Perran Wharf, and Mr. MICHELL of Burncoose.] . In the department of vegetables, the cottagers, for whose benefit, mainly, the society was instituted, were superior to all other exhibitors. It was supposed by some persons to be rather an unequal match for the cottagers to have to compete with the amateur growers; the remark might apply as to flowers, but in vegetables the cottagers were unmistakeably triumphant. But they also exhibited some good flowers and fruit. Some of the cottagers' dahlias were good, and as to their asters they were very superior. Their nosegays evinced taste, the ornamental designs were creditable, and many of the window plants were very fine, especially the fuchsias. . In fruit also the cottagers were large exhibitors, particularly in collections of fine apples, and some very good pears for the season. Conspicuous at one end of the vegetable show were some immense gourds from Carclew, of the egg-shaped, oblong, and another variety; also some silver beet from Carclew. [There followed a list of vegetables, with descriptions, plus mention that MR. MITCHINSON, a judge, gave 10s . to enable separate prizes for both kidney and round potatoes, as they were so excellent.] The first prize wheat weighed 63 lbs.to the bushel of eight gallons, and was exhibited by Mrs. KNUCKEY, of Perranwell. . The ducks, Aylesbury and Rouen, were of such excellent quality that they gave the judges much trouble to adjudicate the prizes. Turkeys were not represented. . We should add that evergreens and flowers for the decoration of the place were given to the society by Sir CHARLES LEMON, Bart., M.P., Mr. ENYS, and Mr. M.H. WILLIAMS. The marquee was tastefully decorated by Mr. MURTON. About two thousand persons visited the exhibition, and more than GBP 35 were taken at the entrance. . We have received a list of prizes from Mr. H. C. CARNELL, the secretary, but in consequence of a press of advertisements, we are obliged to postpone their publication till next week. We should add, however, that the proceedings of the day were enlivened by the performances of the Constantine and Stithians bands. The former band performed in the marquee with excellent effect. . The annual festivities in connection with the society took place at the Norway Inn, where an excellent dinner was provided by Mrs. TRESEDER, and a party of about thirty was presided over by the Rev. F.H.A. WRIGHT, the vicar of the parish, and president of the society; the two vice-chairs being occupied by Mr. CARNELL and Mr. V. PEARCE. . After the removal of the cloth, Mr. WRIGHT responded to a toast, then said he would like to propose "the health of a very worthy gentleman and kind neighbour, Sir Charles Lemon," who had always been so kind as to lend the society his park for the exhibition, to which it owed a great part of its attraction. The toast was received with loud cheering, and responded to by Mr. WHITFORD, as the resident agent of Sir Charles, who said he felt sure that Sir Charles Lemon would always be ready to grant the society the use of the park, provided the people conducted themselves as they had hitherto done, and he hoped they would all have the pleasure of seeing Sir Charles at their exhibitions held in the park for many years to come. (Cheers) . Mr. SOWELL, of Penryn, one of the judges, strongly recommended the Irish Kemp potatoes, and said he had raised 210 Cornish bushels from an acre at Penryn, the potatoes being of excellent quality. Mr. MITCHINSON concurred in recommending the same sort of potatoes as one of the best for cultivation.

WEST BRITON AND CORNWALL ADVERTISER . 5 September, 1856 Addendum . DEVORAN, POINT, and PERRAN WHARF REGATTA . There has been no regatta at Devoran for the last ten years, although the branch of the river Fal, which extends to that part, offers good facilities for such an amusement, and the beautiful scenery of Carclew is viewed to advantage from the river, and the Devoran side of it. This year the regatta at Devoran has been resuscitated, through the exertions of some of the inhabitants, and an appeal for subscriptions having been liberally responded to, the whole amount collected was about GBP 40. . The regatta came off on Monday last, when the morning was very fine, but about ten o'clock heavy clouds darkened the atmosphere, and the rain poured down with but slight intermission until four in the afternoon. The time appointed for commencing the regatta was three o'clock, but the rain was so heavy and incessant that the committee had almost determined to postpone it, although that would have been a great inconvenience, as a considerable number of sailing and rowing boats had assembled to contend for the prizes, and a great many spectators were present, having left their homes before the rain came. Shortly after four o'clock the weather brightened, and the committee resolved to start the boats; a good breeze had sprung up, and after this time there was very little rain for the evening. . The river looked gay with a crowd of sailing and rowing boats; the "Sydney" steamer and vessels of the port had a great many people on board; and the Devoran side of the river was lined with spectators, some being also on the Carclew side. Cannon were fired at the starting and arrival of the boats, and Emidy's band greeted the victors with lively music. The Umpires of the matches were Captain W. HODGE, of Devoran, Mr. HENRY WILLIAMS, of Alma Cottage, Truro, and Mr. JOHN HERNAMAN, of Truro. . The first match was between sailing punts not exceeding fourteen feet. A considerable fleet of these started, no less than eleven sailing boats, which were as follows: "Albert", T. PETERS, Gerrans; "Durgan", C. TRELOAR, Devoran; "Eliza", N. HAYES, Devoran; "Ann", P. DUNSTAN, Point; "Swallow", W. OLIVE, Point; "James", R. WEBBER, Point; "Tom Scott", R. MICHELL and Son, Point; "Fourteen Brothers", J. WEBBER, Point; "Brothers", J. MAY, Point; "Kate," R. CHELLEW, Point; "Sisters" T. GRAY, Restronguet. . There was so little wind when these boats started that they were obliged to use their rudders, to scull, but soon the breeze freshened, and then the little fleet, with their distinguishing colours, tacking and manoeuvreing, presented a very pretty appearance; but in coming up to the moorings at Devoran the wind again failed, and the tide had set against them. The "Ann," which sailed remarkably well, passed the Devoran mooring at twelve minutes past six, considerably ahead of any of the other boats, and returned to the winning mark long before either of her competitors. The "Ann" is an old favourite, and well-known as a winner of former races in Truro river. The second boat was the "Tom Scott", and the third the "Durgan." The "Durgan" forfeited the prize, in consequence of the steersman having attempted to propel her with an oar, the rudder having broken. The committee, however, considered that as the crew persevered in going round the course, they deserved something; and th! ey awarded them 7s.7d. as compensation. The wind had so much failed that the other boats, with the tide against them, could not make way and reach the winning mark. . The next match was between pleasure yachts not exceeding fifteen feet. Four started – the "Cora", R. F. MICHELL, Truro; the "Primrose," JAMES BLEE, Falmouth; the "Active," W. WADE, Truro; and the "Gower" ROBERT STEPHENS Devoran. The course was from the moorings near the "Gap," (about half way between Devoran and Point) round a boat in Penpoll creek, thence round a boat opposite Tregunna wood, thence round a boat off Loe beach, back to and round the starting boat near the Gap; twice over the course. . There was an excellent start and the wind, N.W., had freshened to a good breeze. Unfortunately, after the boats had passed Marble Head, the wind failed, and it then became a mere drifting match to the winning mark. The committee very properly decided on sending the yachts only once round the course. At Mr. PHILLPOTTS's mark boat, off Loe beach, an occurrence took place which afterwards occasioned a dispute as to the prizes. The printed direction was, that all marks for sailing boats must be left on the starboard, and this direction was repeated by one of the committee before the boats sailed; but subsequently, another of the committee, who had authority to do so, called out to the yachts that they might round any of the marks as they pleased, except the winning mark. . [Two boats rounded Mr. Phillpotts's mark boat by leaving it on the starboard, but the third boat left the same mark boat on the larboard, and thereby gained an advantage. The wind failed at the same time, and the boat then used her large rudder as a scull, by which they came in second. The boat which came in third claimed the second prize, as the other boat went to the wrong side of the mark boat. That boat, of course, said they had instructions they could go on either side. The committee and umpires took a great deal of trouble to arrive at a right conclusion in the matter. All the crews were interviewed, and the crews of 3 boats stated that they heard no instructions allowing them to go on either side of the mark boats; they all understood they were to leave them on the starboard. The umpires considered they must adhere to the printed regulations, whereupon they awarded the second prize to the challenging crew. However, the committee awarded 10s to the crew of the boat whi! ch had crossed the finish line in second place by following the verbal instructions. The fourth boat, much smaller than the others, could not display as large a spread of canvas, and so lost the race.] . The length of the course for the rowing matches was about four and one-half miles, and a better and prettier course for such matches could not be selected. From the terrace, and a great number of the houses at Devoran, the rowing matches could be seen throughout the whole of their progress. . A contest between praams was very amusing. There were two Norwegian praams and one English: the "Mercurius," Capt. WHILLE of Longsound; the "Scandinavian," Capt. WRIGHT, Longsound; and the "I Will," D. HOYLE, Restronguet. The Norwegian seamen are known to be so skilful in the management of praams that it was considered, before starting, the Englishman had very little chance, and so the result proved. They made a good start together, and pulled lustily, but whilst the Norwegians pulled in a straight line, the Englishman was not so clever, but sometimes diverged to the right or left. At one time, he gained on his opponents, but at last seeing they were again fast going ahead he gave up the contest. The "Mercurius" came in first, and the "Scandinavian" second, both being heartily cheered on their arrival. . It was in contemplation to have a "shovel match", shovels to be used instead of oars, but the evening was too far advanced for this fun, and the committee declared the regatta concluded without it. The matches were on the whole well contested, and if the weather had been favourable, they would have afforded a very pleasant as well as exciting amusement. The assemblage of people soon separated, and at an early hour Devoran had resumed its usual quietude.

Cornish bushel In Cornwall, United Kingdom, ? – 19th centuries, a unit of capacity varying from 2 to 3 Winchester bushels (16 to 24 gallons; 70.5 – 105.7 liters), the 24-gallon version prevailing in the west. http://www.sizes.com/units/bushel_cornish.htm -----Original Message----- From: Julia Mosman Sent: Friday, October 12, 2012 8:10 PM To: cornish@rootsweb.com ; cornish-gen@rootsweb.com Subject: [CORNISH] West Briton, 12 Sep 1856 News Mr. SOWELL, of Penryn, one of the judges, strongly recommended the Irish Kemp potatoes, and said he had raised 210 Cornish bushels from an acre at Penryn, the potatoes being of excellent quality. Mr. MITCHINSON concurred in recommending the same sort of potatoes as one of the best for cultivation.

Following on from the news item in the West Briton & Cornwall Advertiser about the activities of the Royal Cornwall Polytechnic Society, I have been given to understand that it was set up in 1833 as a direct result of the varied achievements of the workmen at the Perran Foundry in Perranarworthal. My g.g.grandfather's brother Nicholas Sara 1813, who had formerly been the foreman in the pattern shop at the Perran Foundry before setting up his own business in Penryn, was a leading member of the Society until his death in 1894. Sue.

WEST BRITON AND CORNWALL ADVERTISER . 5 September, 1856 . Advertisements . IN THE MATTER OF LEPINE GBP 50 REWARD . The above reward will be given for the MARRIAGE CERTIFICATE of FRANCIS and ANN LEPINE which occurred about 1718 to 1720, and a further commensurate amount will be given for any papers relative to the estate of the said Lepine. . Address Mr. W. FERRIS, No. 8 North-street, Finsbury-market, London . ...... . NOTICE - I will not be answerable for any Debts that may be contracted by my wife, JECOLIAH MAGOR, of the parish of Gwennap, after this date. RICHARD MAGOR, Adelaide, South Australia May 14th, 1856 ...... . To the EDITOR of the WEST BRITON . SIR, A letter having been sent from Padstow, dated August 23rd, 1856, written apparently by a Ship-Owner, to the Secretary of the Sunderland Policies (respecting the damage and repairs of the brig "Ford Mill", of Sunderland,) which inculpates the character of the Master, Surveyor, and Myself, I shall feel thankful if the individual would honourably come forward, and give his name and address, that the same may be investigated. . Hoping this may meet his eye, in your widely circulated journal, . I am, Sir, Your obedient servant, ROBERT DAWSON, Owner Padstow, Sept. 2, 1856 ...... LATELY PUBLISHED HISTORY of the BOROUGH of LISKEARD, and its Vicinity, by J. ALLEN . This work consists of a crown 8vo. Volume of 364 pages, cloth, gilt lettered, with a map, and twenty sketches of objects of interest, price Eight Shillings, free by post. . "Much curious matter is interspersed through its pages, and there is a racy freshness about its provincial details." Athenaeum "We can warmly recommend this volume as one which adds to our local information. The object was a laudable one, and it has been well carried out." Plymouth Herald "An interesting section of the book is a series of brief notices of distinguished individuals and families, who have either been connected with Liskeard, or resided within reach of it." Cornwall Gazette "It is in many parts most interesting, readable everywhere; the illustrations are excellent." Liskeard Gazette W. and F. G. CASH, 5 Bishopsgate Without, London . ...... . of INTEREST... . THE MORMONS - A history has been published in German of the Mormons or Latter-day Saints, in North America, from which it appears that America contains 68,700 of that sect, of whom 38,000 are in Utah, 5,000 in New York, 4,000 in California, 5,000 in Nova Scotia and Canada, and 9,000 in South America and the islands. Europe contains 39,000 of whom 32,900 are in Great Britain and Ireland, 5,000 in Scandinavia, 1,000 in Germany and Switzerland, 500 in France, and 500 in the rest of Europe. In Asia there are said to be 1,000 in Austria [trans- I think they meant Australia], and Polynesia 2,400, in Africa 100, on travel 1,800. There are besides 8,500 Schismatics, including Strangites, Rigdonites, and Wightites. The numbers amount in the aggregate to 116,500 and it is supposed that the whole sect cannot exceed 125,000. . LOCAL INTELLIGENCE . ROYAL CORNWALL POLYTECHNIC SOCIETY - It has been arranged to issue special excursion tickets to such ladies and gentlemen as may wish to join the parties on the Thursday and Friday, during the annual exhibition. Geologists, naturalists, and other scientific gentlemen will act as guides, and point out objects of interest in the different localities embraced in the scheme. Carriages will leave the Polytechnic Hall, at two o'clock on Thursday, and proceed direct to the geological investigations, which will at that time of tide be seen to considerable advantage. The guides will direct attention to the celebrated elvan course, and explain the peculiar formation of the raised beach, &c. . On the Friday, a marine excursion will be undertaken, and objects of interest investigated in natural history, including dredging for curious marine animals, &c. Should the weather hold up fine, the excursions will probably be attended with considerable advantage, and, being at a reasonable charge, will offer facilities for prosecuting, in a popular way, on a small scale, researches in natural history, geology, and science. . To ensure success to these and similar undertakings in catering for the amusement and instruction of the millions, it is necessary to enlist the social element; and one identified with the natural character - good eating and drinking. A comfortable tea will be provided at the close of the excursion by a special committee, and an advantageous locality is selected for the purpose of refreshment, with the sanction of the highly respected and liberal owner. . These first experimental excursions will have a certain charm of novelty, although they are by no means intended to divert from the usual characteristics and objects of the annual exhibition; but rather to promote the popular encouragement of natural science, which, in every respect, the peculiar natural facilities of Cornwall afford. We understand that the entries of objects of interest generally for the ensuing exhibition promise not to fall short from a fair average of many years past, and will in some respects exceed them. The remarks on the program of applied science will be interesting. . CHURCH-RATE CONTEST - On the 28th ult., a vestry was held in the parish of St. Ives when the churchwarden's accounts were examined and passed, and they presented their estimate for the ensuing year, and proposed a rate of three half-pence in the pound. MR. WILLACK proposed as an amendment that there be no rate, which was seconded, and put to the meeting, but was lost by 7 to 5. the churchwarden's proposition was then passed. Mr.Willack demanded a poll, and on Monday and Tuesday last, the poll took place, when there appeared in favour of the rate 91; against it, 65. . BODMIN - THE GILBERT MONUMENT - On Thursday the 20th ult., the foundation stone of a monument, to be erected on the Beacon to the memory of the late General Sir WALTER RALEIGH GILBERT, Bart. was laid by the Mayor, MR. E. GILBERT HAMLEY, a nephew of the deceased general. And in the evening the contractors and workmen had an excellent supper at the Town Arms Inn. . APOTHCARIES' HALL - Mr. HUGH PENGILLY OLIVEY, son of Mr. H. O. OLIVEY, of Mylor, passed his examination in the science and practice of medicine, and received certificates to practice on Thursday the 20th of August. . APPOINTMENT - We understand that MR. PHILIP DARKE, formerly a pupil with MR. ROBERT JAMES, of Grampound, has been appointed house surgeon to the Salisbury Infirmary. . TREGONY FAIR - At this fair on Monday last, there was a very small attendance of farmers. For fat cattle, which were very scarce, there was a great demand, at about 60s. To 65s. per cwt. Good fat sheep were also scarce, and sold freely at about 6d. per lb. There were very few store bullocks, and those principally cows and heifers in the hands of the jobbers, and for which the sale was very dull. . PILCHARD FISHERY - MEVAGISSEY - On Monday last, three seans shot at Mevagissey, and took about thirty hogsheads between them. On Tuesday six seans shot, and landed about 120 hogsheads. Some of the drift boats had large [catches?]. . AN EXTRAORDINARY HARVEST MAN - MR. JOHN BASSETT, farmer, Polmenua, in the parish of St. Enoder, who has lived to see ninety-one summers, has this year stood in his harvest field as usual, and with a small reaping hook has cut down no less that 190 sheaves of wheat, in the short space of seven hours, and has continued at the same rate throughout the harvest. When in the prime of his life, he has been known to cut and bind 200 faggots of furze in one day; also to walk ten miles a day, and cut and bind one thousand faggots a week. He can still see to read small print without the aid of a glass; his strength and vigour seem to be unabated, and every faculty perfect. The united ages of him and his wife are 176 years. . A SHARK - A party of amateur fishermen from Liskeard, while pursuing their amusement near Looe Island, a few days since, hooked a shark, about six feet long, and succeeded in getting it close alongside the boat, near the shore; but in attempting to secure it with stronger weapons than hook and line, it made its escape. . SMUGGLING - CAPT. DEWAR, of the brig "Hope", was charged before the magistrates of Falmouth, upon the information of the Collector of H. M. Customs, with smuggling 16 ½ lbs. of cigars. He was fined GBP 100, which was paid. Application will be made to H.M. Customs for a mitigation of the penalty. . IMPOSTER - the REV. S. W. YATES, vicar of St. Mary's, Reading, has written to a clergyman of this county, stating that a great impostor, named WILLIAM JACKSON, has been imposing upon the clergy and other parties at Torquay; and he desires to put the clergy of this county upon their guard against his impositions. . TRURO POLICE - On Monday last, before the Mayor and MR. NANKIVELL, JAMES BOOTH, pipe-maker of Plymouth, and MARY ANN BAILEY, with whom he cohabited at a house in Pydar-street, were charged with being drunk and cruelly ill-treating some children of Booth's by another woman who is now dead; Booth's wife, however, being alive and living in Plymouth. The five children are from six to ten years of age. The neighbours had often been disturbed by their cries when they were beaten by Booth or Bailey. On Saturday last, this ill-treatment was renewed, and some of the neighbours gave information of it at the police station. MR. NASH, and police constable WOOLCOCK went to the house, and found the man and woman drunk. The children were examined by DR. BULLMORE, who found marks of ill-usage on their persons. The offence was proved against the woman, and she was sentenced to one month's hard labour under the Aggravated Assaults Act. The man was fined 5s. and costs for drunkenness, and both! were reprimanded by the magistrates. . On Wednesday last, JOHN MAC ENTEGER, of the Nelson Arms, Kenwyn-street, was summoned for having in his house on the 21st of August, at twenty minutes before eleven at night, six or seven prostitutes, and men of notoriously bad character, all in a state of intoxication. He had been previously twice convicted for allowing bad characters to assemble and get drunk in his house. He was now fined GBP 20 and in default of payment, committed to the house of correction for six months, and disqualified from selling beer for the next two years. . HOUSEBREAKING - On Friday afternoon last, a house occupied by MR. THOMAS BALL, near Zelah, St. Allen parish, was broken into, and several articles stolen, including a gold and silver brooch, two gold cravat pins, a half sovereign and a shilling. Mr. Ball's daughter had left the house about half-past two, and was absent about half an hour. When she returned, she found that some person had entered during her absence by the front window, and had gone out at the back window; and on examination, she found that the articles abovementioned had been stolen. The thief had most probably escaped just as she entered. . A little girl saw a man come from the back of the premises with a chisel in his hand, and go over a hedge, and a young man sitting on the hedge saw him go on the turnpike-road towards Truro. A description of the man was given at the Truro police station, and SAMUEL WILLIAMS, carpenter of Truro, was suspected. He was apprehended on Sunday morning last, at his house on Castle-hill, drunk; and the parties who had seen the man go over the hedge, being sent for, identified him as that person. Inquiries were made by MR. NASH, superintendent, and police constable WOOLCOCK, and it was found that the two brooches had been given by Williams' daughter to a young woman called GUMMOW, in Goodwives-lane. Samuel Williams was taken before Dr. CARLYON, county magistrate, on Monday, and committed for trial at the quarter sessions. He stated before the magistrate that he found the brooches on Kenwyn-hill. During the night after his committal, he attempted to escape from the Truro prison by rem! oving some of the stones from the wall. . THE ROBBERY OF PLATE AT PENWARNE - On Wednesday last, RICHARD JENKIN, an assayer of Redruth, and GORDON TREVANION CHADWICK, of the same place, were taken before Mr. ENYS, county magistrate, at Penryn, and committed for trial at the next assizes, for a burglary committed at Penwarne, the seat of the Rev. M.N. PETERS. Jenkin admitted that he had melted down 6 lbs. or 7lbs. weight of silver for Chadwick, and had been induced to go with him to search for some more which they could not find, in a croft in the parish of Stithians. Their movements having been watched by the neighbours living near the place, a search was made, and two bags filled with silver articles were found hid in a pile of stones, and information having been given to the constables they apprehended the prisoners. Our correspondent states that the arrangements of the constables were excellent, all acting together and giving each other every information. Those engaged were Messrs. JULYAN, of Falmouth, FITZSIMMONS! of Helston, EDWARDS and MERRIFIELD of Penryn, THOMAS of Ponsanooth, NICHOLLS, RODDA, and HODGE of Redruth, and Superintendent ARMITAGE, of the West Cornwall Railway police, who was the first on the spot, and with the others made the necessary arrangements, and all deserve great credit for their exertions. An application was made by the prosecutor, Mr. Peters of Penwarne, to admit Jenkin as an approver, but Mr. Enys said he could not do it, but an application could be made to the Judge at the assizes, and it might be allowed. Bail was taken for Jenkin, two sureties of GBP 100 each, and himself in GBP 100. About one half of the plate has been found, the remaining having been melted up. . ROBBERIES IN THE PARISH OF FALMOUTH - Last week, Mrs. RYAN and the Rev. N. HALY were sent for to Devonport, and on going there, identified a quantity of plate, which had been stopped by the police, and which was a part of the property stolen by the two BASSETTS some time ago. There is no doubt that JOHN BASSETT, who escaped from the county gaol, had been to Devonport, and employed the man now apprehended to offer the plate for sale. We understand that the latter has been committed to Bodmin for trial. . FATAL ACCIDENT - On Tuesday afternoon, the 26th ult., Lieut. McLEAN, R.N., whilst fishing at Coverack, in a small flat-bottomed boat, built by himself, and in the act of drawing up a spiller, accidentally fell into the water, and, although a powerful swimmer, was drowned. He had been for several years in the coast-guard service, but had retired on half-pay about twelve months since. It appears that about two o'clock in the afternoon, he went out with a little boy, seven years old, in the punt to fish, and about an hour afterwards some workmen in a harvest-field saw that the punt, which had been moored about half a mile off Coverack, was drifting out to sea with the boy in it, and that Lieutenant McLean was in the water. It turned out afterwards that, whilst in the act of pulling up the spiller, he fell into the water, on which the boy became alarmed, and raised a cry, but Lieut. McLean exclaimed "I'm all right," and, being an excellent swimmer, he evidently thought that he s! hould with ease reach the boat, but he was seized with some kind of fit (most probably apoplexy). The boy called for assistance, but it arrived too late. The crew of a sean boat found the corpse floating on the sea, with the head under water. Lieut. McLean was deservedly respected in the neighbourhood of Coverack, Helston, and other places. . MINE ACCIDENT - At the Great Wheal Vor United Mines, on the 23rd ult., an accident took place, whereby MR.J.F. CREASE, who for some time past has been assisting in some scientific experiments underground, very nearly lost his life. It appears that, while crossing one of the untimbered whim-shafts, the brow of ground over which he was passing gave way under his feet. As he was falling, with great presence of mind, he flung himself outwards across a beam, which providentially projected in to the shaft, from which he was promptly rescued by one of the captains of the mine, or he would have fallen more than 800 feet. We understand that he is at present doing well . ATTEMPTED SUICIDE - An attempt at suicide was made on Tuesday last, by a married woman named SAVAGE, residing at Causeway-head, Penzance. She attempted to hang herself in the back-kitchen and was actually suspended for a short time, but was quickly discovered and taken down. Domestic unhappiness is the cause assigned for the rash attempt. . CORONER'S INQUEST - On Tuesday last, an inquest was held at Crantock, by Mr E. T. CARLYON, deputy-coroner, on the body of RICHARD HAMLEY, a mason, who whilst engaged in building a house there, had been up on the scaffold with some stones, and when returning with the handbarrow down about half way on the gang board, slipped his foot and fell over and pitched upon his head and shoulders, a distance only of about four feet. Deceased, before any assistance could be rendered, rolled into a quarry about four feet below, and when taken up it was found that his skull was fractured, and before he could be got to his house he was dead. Verdict, "accidental death". . NEWS FROM DEVON . MINES INUNDATED, AND GREAT LOSS OF PROPERTY On Sunday night last, the river Tamar broke into the South and East Tamar mines, which are worked under the river between Hole's Hole and Cargreen, and for some times past, the men have reported danger from the falling in of the large lumps of the bed of the river. Up to last Saturday night the works were continued as usual, and 150 miners were at work in two miles and a half of excavation. On Sunday evening a loud report was heard as of thunder - the water had broken into the mine, and the expelling air blew up the old closed shafts, filled with excavations to the river level, and damaged the engines and workings to the value of it is said of GBP 2,000. No lives were lost, because the men do not work on Sunday. It has been ascertained that, in the bed of the river, in about eight feet of water, there is a large hole leading to the mine twenty feet long by twelve feet wide. In both mines there were many hundreds employed underground and at surface, and eight steam engines an! d other machinery were employed to work the mines. South Tamar is one of the oldest lead mines in the county, said to have been worked in Queen Elizabeth's time. It resumed work some years since when a large capital was expended in erecting powerful machinery and cleaning up the old mine, since which it has paid several dividends. .

While we're waiting for the rest of the August 1856 BMDs to be transcribed, thought we'd start with September. Otherwise, you might have a space without WB posts, and that would never do! <g> Julia ....................................... West Briton and Cornwall Advertiser . 5th September 1856 . Births . At Truro, on the 26th ult., the wife of Mr. Thomas W. CALF, of a son; and the wife of Mr. Richard ROWE, of a son. . At Falmouth, on the 28th ult., the wife of Mr. John VINSON, OF THE Seven Stars, of a daughter; on Monday last, the wife of Mr. John JACKET, of a son; and on Tuesday last, the wife of Mr. CADDY, policeman, of a daughter. . At Falmouth, on Friday last, the wife of Mr. T. J. BUXTON, of Scilly, of a daughter. . At Higher Trenoweth, in the parish of Budock, the wife of Mr. W. C. CROWL, of a daughter. . At Marazion, on Saturday last, the wife of Mr. William DARKE, of a son. . At Penzance, on the 27th ult., the wife of Mr. T. H. BODILLY, jun., of a son. . At St. Ives, the wife of Mr. James STAINER, of a son; the wife of Mr. Francis LANDER, of a daughter; the wife of Mr. John BRYANT, of a daughter; the wife of Mr. Thomas TREVORROW, of a son; and the wife of Mr. Alexander RUSSELL, of a son. . At Chyponds, in the parish of Towednack, the wife of Mr. Robert MICHELL, of a daughter. . At Roseworthy, in the parish of Gwinear, on the 23rd ult., the wife of Mr. Edwin WEBB, of a son. . At Horse Downs, in the parish of Crowan, on Monday last, the wife of Mr. William WILLIAMS, builder, of a son. . At Redruth, the wife of Mr. N. PAULL, of a daughter; the wife of Mr. MINERS, of a son; the wife of Mr. John MICHELL, of a son; and the wife of Mr. James CURNOW, of a daughter. . At Chacewater, on Friday last, the wife of Mr. Christopher LEAN, of a daughter; on Sunday, the wife of Mr. William TRENERY, of a daughter; and on Wednesday, the wife of Mr. William HOUGHTON, of a daughter. . At Wheal Busy, near Chacewater, on the 25th ult., the wife of Mr. William TONKIN, of a daughter. . At Wheal Prosper, in the parish of Kea, on Friday last, the wife of Mr. Jeremiah MARTIN, of a son. . At Twelve Heads, on Friday last, the wife of Mr. John DUNSTAN, of a still-born daughter. . At Mount Oram, in the parish of Kenwyn, on Sunday last, the wife of Mr. Elijah THOMAS, of a son; and at Green Bottom, in the same parish, the wife of Mr. Samuel JOLLY, of a son. . At Newquay, on the 27th ult., the wife of Mr. John GRIBBLING, of a son; and on Sunday last, the wife of Mr. Joseph OSBORNE, of a daughter. . At Porth, near Newquay, the wife of Mr, Thomas ANDREW, of a daughter. . At Crantock, on Friday last, the wife of Mr. Thomas HARRIS, of a daughter. . At St. Austell, on the 26th ult., Mr. Richard VERCOE, of a son. (as printed) . At Roche, on Tuesday last, the wife of Mr. DYER, grocer, of a son. . At East Looe, on the 27th ult., the wife of Mr. N ROOSE, of a son, . At Jessamine Cottage, West Looe, on Monday last, the wife of Capt, THOMAS, of the ship "Monanhy," of a son. . At Bodmin, on the 23td ult., the wife of Mr. John BRICKNELL, of a still-born son. . At Tregantle, in the parish of Antony, on Saturday last, the wife of Mr. N. PARSON, of a son. . At Heavitree, near Exeter, on Sunday last, the wife of Richard EALES, Esq., of a son. . Marriages . At Kenwyn, on the 26th ult., by the Rev. H. E. BROWNE, Capt. Michael Williams MICHELL, of Wheal Alfred Mine, to Miss Charlotte WATERS, of Whitehall, in the parish of Kenwyn. . At the registrar's Office, Penzance, on Saturday last, Mr. John EDDY to Miss Mary HOCKIN, both of Longstone Downs, Lelant. . At Madron, on Tuesday last, Mr. James WEDGE, of Trengwainton, to Mary Ann, second daughter of Mr. John ROWE, of Madron. . At St. Columb Minor, by the Rev. N. E. CHUDLEIGH, Mr. Edward HORNER, of H.M. Customs, London, to Catherine, youngest daughter of Mr. HODGE, Newquay. . At Mevagissey, on Sunday last, Mr. Samuel CRAGGS to Miss Mary Ann LEY. . At the Wesleyan Chapel, Mevagissey, on Sunday last, Mr. Peter FURSE to Miss Louisa Mary JOLLY, both of Mevagissey. . At the Registrar's Office, St. Austell, on Sunday last, Mr. Thomas THOMAS TO Miss Mary WEDLAKE, both of Bilberry, in the parish of Roche. . At Lanteglos, by Camelford, on Saturday last, Mr. Richard HAWKEY to Miss Mary Ann BURTON. . At Bude Haven, on the 27th ult., Mr. W. BRANTON, to Miss M. S. LANE. . At Holsworthy, on the 26th ult., Edward HOW, Esq., merchant, Bideford, to Margaret, second daughter of Horatio Snell HIGGS, Esq., banker, Holsworthy. . At St. Peter's, Eaton-square, Pimlico, London, on the 18th ult., Robert, eldest son of James MOUNTSTEPHEN, Esq., of Tregony, in this county, to Katherine, only daughter of Mr. Charles COLLINS, sen., Rose Cottage, Kimber's-road, Maidenhead, Berks. . At St. Pancras Church, London, on the 26th ult., Mr. George HUTCHINSON, of London, to Emily, youngest daughter of the late Mr. William WILLIAMS, of Truro. . At the parish church of Westbury-on-Trym, on the 27th ult., by the Rev. T. H. CHOPE, brother of the bride, the Rev. R. Hanker KINGTON, only son of the Rev. W. KINGTON, rector of Whitstone, in this county, to Mary Jane, youngest daughter of Thomas CHOPE, Esq., of Henley-grove, Westbury, Bristol. . Deaths . At Truro, on Saturday last, Mr. John NICHOLLS, aged 71 years. . At Truro, on Sunday last, after a long and painful illness, James, eldest son of Mr. George HEARNE, bookseller, aged 24 years. . At Falmouth, on the 24th ult., the infant son of Mr. John ELDRIDGE, tailor; on the 25th, the wife of Mr. Powell ROBERTS, aged 59 years; and the infant daughter of Mr. Stephen LACEY. . At Falmouth, on Tuesday last, Capt. MORPHEW, aged 78 years, for many of which he was in command of H.M. Packet "Nocton," at that port. . At St. Mawes, on Monday last, Mr. Joseph GREEN, aged 44 years. . At Trewollack, in St Just in Roseland, on the 28th ult., Miss Anna BLAKE, aged 27 years. . At Penzance, on the 27th ult., Mrs. Elizabeth LANYON, aged 67 years; and on Friday last, Ann, infant daughter of Mr. Samuel TREWEEKE, tailor. . At Paul Hill, near Penzance, on the 26th ult., Martha, infant daughter of Mr. John JEFFREY. . At Beryas, in the parish of Madron, on the 20th ult., the infant daughter of Mr. Richard HALL; and at Ninnis, in the same parish, on Monday last, Francis, son of Mr. William HALL. . At Mousehole, on the 26th ult., Mr. Thomas HICKS, aged 51 years; and on Friday last, Eliza, daughter of Mr. Wm. BARNES. . At Goldsithney, on the 27th ult., Elizabeth, relict of the late Mr. John PEARCE, of the Royal Hotel, Falmouth, and Union Hotel, Penzance, aged 70 years. . At Goldsithney, on Friday last, Elizabeth, wife of Mr. Christopher STRICK, aged 76 years. . At Hayle, last week, Mr. William CADDY, aged 20 years; and on Monday last, Mr. John TRELEAVEN, aged 75 years. . At Hayle Foundry, on Friday last, the infant son of Mr. John MILLS aged 2 years; and Mr. John COUCH, aged 54 years; and on Monday, Anthony Cock, only son of Mr. John GRENFELL, aged 7 years. . At Hayle Foundry, on Monday last, much respected, Mrs. Selina HOLMAN, daughter of Mr. John WILLIAMS, of Hayle, aged 34 years. . At St. Ives, Martha, daughter of Mr. William PEARCE, aged 17 years; the infant daughter of Mr. Daniel UNDERWOOD; and on Wednesday last, Captain George WILLIAMS, aged 82 years. . At Tregenna Lodge, near St. Ives, Mr. Abraham Clark, aged 63 years. . At Portreath, on Saturday last, the infant daughter Mr. J. H. BUDGE, of Camborne. . At Redruth, on Friday last, Mary Jane, daughter of the late Mr. Edward WARREN, aged 11 years; and on Saturday last, Capt. James CUDLIP, of Clijah and Wentworth Mine, aged 29 years. . At Newlyn East, last week, Mr. Sarah SYMONS, aged 83 years. . At Roche, on the 26th ult., Mrs. Thomas DYER, aged 61 years. . At West Looe, on the 27th ult., Mr. FERRIES, aged 20 years. . At Hill, in the parish of Duloe, on the 18th ult., Mr. Jacob TRUSCOTT, aged 60 years. . At Bodmin, on the 23rd ult., Mr. NICHOLLS, formerly inn-keeper at Looe, aged 72 years. . At Lanteglos by Camelford, on Sunday last, the infant daughter of Mr. George CORNELIUS. . At his residence, in Buckingham-place, Stonehouse, on Tuesday last, James SHEPPARD, Esq., M.D., J.P. for the county of Devon, aged 39 years. . On Wednesday last, suddenly, much respected, Mr. T. THOMPSON, steward to the Earl of Mount Edgecumbe. . At Clapham Common, London, on the 5th ult., Henrietta, wife of the Rev, Edward MERRIMAN, and youngest daughter of Capt. W. GREEN, R.N., of Falmouth, aged 32 years. . At Blofield, near Norwich, on the 24th ult., John James ONSLOW, Esq., Post Captain Royal Navy, only surviving son of the late Admiral Sir Richard ONSLOW, Bart., G.C.B., and uncle of the present Sir Henry ONSLOW, Bart., of Hengar House, in this county, aged 61 years.