Let's hope the accuracy of the reports has improved! Still can't believe that 4 out of 4 reports for Bill C's parish were incorrect last week. Julia ............................................................................ West Briton & Cornwall Advertiser - transcribed by Bern Currie 20th November 1857 Births At Truro, on the 12th inst., the wife of the Rev. S. ANNEAR, of a son. At the Vicarage, St. Feock, on the 6th instant, the wife of the Rev. J. Henry KIRWAN, of a daughter. At Flushing, on the 16th instant, the wife of Captain GAYNOR, of a daughter, still-born. At Helston Arms Inn, Helston, on the 7th instant, the wife of Mr. Charles RICHARDS, of a son. At West-end, Hayle, the wife of Mr. T. JOHNS, of a daughter. At East-end, Hayle. The wife of Mr. Joseph ROWE, of a daughter; and the wife of Mr. William GUNDRY, of a son. At Church-town, Phillack, the wife of Mr. William HARRIS, of a son. At Guildford, Phillack, the wife of Mr. Samuel WATERS, of a son. At Angarrack, Phillack, the wife of Mr. William MYLES, of a son. At Camborne, on Friday last, the wife of Mr. Joseph RULE, of a daughter. At Redruth, the wife of Mr. James OATES, of a son; the wife of Mr. James HICKS, of a son; and the wife of Mr. Philip BRAY, of a son. At Gwennap Vicarage, on the 7th instant, the wife of the Rev. Saltren ROGERS, of a daughter. At Salem, near Chacewater, on Tuesday last, the wife of Mr. Jabez GEACH, of a son - still-born. At Kellewerris, in the parish of Kea, on Tuesday last, the wife of Mr. Thomas BENNETT, of a son. At Twelve Heads, in the parish of Kenwyn, of Friday last, the wife of Mr. Richard BROWN, of a daughter. At St. Austell, on Tuesday last, the wife of Mr. MICHELL, of a son; and the wife of Mr. Henry BLAKE, of a son. At Charlestown, on Friday last, the wife of Mr. Samuel LUCKING, of a still-born child. At Lostwithiel, on Saturday last, the wife of Mr. Thomas Williams, of a daughter; and at Kingdon House, on Wednesday last, the wife of Mr. J. T. STEPHENS, of a daughter. At Fowey, on Friday last, the wife of Mr. Thomas OLFORD, of a daughter; on Saturday last, the wife of Mr. S. THOMAS, of twin daughters; on Sunday last, the wife of Mr. John FROST, of a daughter; and on Monday last, the wife of Mr. Jeremiah COUCH, of a son. At Morval, on Friday last, the wife of Mr. Thomas OLIVER, of a daughter. At Bodmin, on the 10th instant, the wife of Mr. William Coppin BRAY, of a son. At St. Dominick, on the 4th instant, the wife of Mr. S. WORTH, of a daughter. At Venn Hill, Quethiock, on the 5th instant, the wife of Mr. Stephen POMEROY, of a daughter. At Callington, on the 10th instant, the wife of Mr. John BROWN, of a daughter. At Tavistock, on the 10th instant, the wife of Mr. Wm. H. COSS, of a daughter. At Crowcombe Court, Somersetshire, on Friday last, the wife of G. H. W. CARDEW, Esq., of a daughter. At Eastwell House, Lewisham Road, London, the wife of Mr. G. H. FREAN, of a son. Marriages At Truro, on the 8th instant, Mr. John GREET to Miss Jane SLEEP, both of Tregony. At the Registrar's Office, Falmouth, on the 9th instant, Mr. Thomas WILLS, to Miss Mary WHITE, both of Penryn, also Mr. William RENDLE, to Miss Mary Jane TREMAYNE, both of Constantine. At the Registrar's Office, Penzance, on Saturday last, Mr. William FOX, of Relubbus, to Miss Mary Ann RICHARDS, of the same place. At Madron, on the 12th instant, Mr. William TRYTHALL, of Ludgvan, to Emma, youngest daughter of the late Mr. FREETHY, of Boskinning, Madron. At Lelant, on Tuesday last, Mr. William SANDOW, to Miss Amelia QUICK, both of that parish. At St. Agnes, on Thursday last, Captain John MIDDLETON, of Shepherd's House, Newlyn, to Miss Eliza Jane EVANS, of St. Agnes. At Tywardreath, on Saturday last, Mr. John COLLINS to Miss Jane HANCOCK, both of that parish. At Southhill, on the 10th instant, Mr. James STEPHENS, of St. Mellion, to Elizabeth, only daughter of Mr. William DAWE, of Southhill. At St. Wenn, Mr. John STEPHENS to Susan Jane, daughter of Mr. John HICKS, of Demelza. At the Highland Church, St. Miniver, on the 7th instant, Mr. Thomas CARHART, to Miss Sarah NANCARROW. At the Independent Chapel, Plymouth, on Saturday last, by the Rev. Mr. JUKES, Mr. S. T. GERRANS, to Jane, second daughter of Mr. R. DUNN, late of Redruth. At St. Peter's, Eaton-square, London, on Wednesday last, Dr. WAY, of Gresford, Denbighshire, to Caroline Handley, youngest daughter of the late Benjamin BROWN, Esq., of Welbourne, Lincolnshire. At St. George's, Hanover-square, on the 12th instant, Major FITZGERALD, second son of Lord William FITZGERALD, to Charlotte Georgina, only child of Henry, third son of the late John Trevanion BETTESWORTH, formerly of Caerhays, in this county. At St. James's Church, Birch, near Manchester, on the 4th instant, by the Rev. Thomas SIMPSON, vicar of Penel, Trevenen Penrose COODE, Commander Royal Navy, youngest son of Vice-Admiral Sir John COODE, K.C.B., to Elizabeth, eldest daughter of the late Joseph RUSHTON, Esq., of that city. Deaths At Truro, on Tuesday last, Sergeant SAMPSON, late of the Devon and Cornwall Miners Militia, aged 81 years. At Flushing, on Monday last, Rear-Admiral Thomas Ball SULIVAN, C.B., aged 77 years. At Treliever, in Mabe, on Monday last, Amelia Ann, eldest daughter of Mr. Peter KNUCKEY. At Penzance, on the 11th instant, Elizabeth, wife of Mr. Thomas GILL, aged 41 years. At Tregavara, Madron, on the 11th instant, the infant son of Mr. Martin REYNOLDS. At Vellenoweth, in the parish of Ludgvan, on the 12th instant, the infant son and daughter of Mr. John MARTIN. At Ventonleague, Phillack, Mary Ann, infant daughter of Mr. T, WHEAR. At Brook Vale, Angarrack, Phillack, the infant son of Mr. John TREBILCOCK. At Higher Treglisson, Phillack, the infant son of Mr. John TREWHELLA. At Deveral, Gwinear, Mrs. Margaret BAWDEN, aged 73 years. At Fraddam, Gwinear, Ann Basset, daughter of Mr. Stephen DAVEY, aged 4 years At Camborne, on the 12th instant, aged 24 years, William, son of Mr. W. WEBSTER; on Sunday last, Francis, infant son of Mr. Thomas GILL; also Margaret, infant daughter of Mr. John PASCOE. At Redruth, on Friday last, Julia, relict of the late Captain Peter WILLOUGHBY, aged 72 years; on Friday last, Mr. Robert FLOYD, aged 47 years; and on the 11th instant, the wife of Mr. John ROBERTS, aged 72 years. At Lower Trefula, on Tuesday last, Miss BARNETT, aged 73 years. At Pink Moor, St. Day, on Tuesday last, Miss Peggy BARNETT, aged 72 years. At St. Ewe, on the 11th instant, Mrs. Mary WARNE, aged 62 years. At St. Austell, on Monday last, Ann, relict of the late Mr. Robert HORE, aged 79 years. At Charlestown, on Friday last, the son of Mr. John HAMMEN, of London, aged 17 years; on Saturday, Ann, wife of Mr. John SEARLE; on the 9th instant, Mr. William HOTTON, aged 87 years; and on the 12th instant, the infant daughter of Mr. James STEPHENS. At Carbis, in the parish of Roche, on Monday last, Elizabeth, relict of the late Mr. Walter PEARCE, aged 86 years. At Carbis Common, on Monday last. Mary, relict of the late Mr. John THOMAS, aged 65 years. At Lostwithiel, on Friday last, Fanny, wife of Mr. S. BROKENSHIRE; and on Sunday last, Margaret, wife of the late Captain R. C. GRENFELL, of St. Ives, aged 94 years. At East Looe, on Wednesday last, the wife of Mr. N. WARNE, aged 56 years. At Liskeard, on the 11th instant, aged 8 years, John William, only son of Mr. William SANDERS. At Milcombe, Linkinhorne, on the 10th inst., Mr. Thomas STEPHENS, aged 83 years. At Hessenford, St. Germans, on the 10th inst., Mr. James PEARCE, aged 84 years. At St. Edmonds, Padstow, on Tuesday last, after a protracted illness, born with christian resignation, Anna, third daughter of the late Rev. William RAWLINGS, vicar of Padstow. At Padstow, on the 9th instant, Mr. Edward STOWERS, aged 83 years, for a long period the land-agent of the family of PRIDEAUX BRUNE, Esq., of Prideaux Place. At St. Columb, on Sunday last, Mr. A. G. BUCKINGHAM, aged 76 years, upwards of fifty of which he filled the office of parish constable. At Totnes, on the 6th instant, Helen ADAMS, aged 71 years, for thirty of which she was a servant to Mrs. PRIDEAUX. On the 12th instant, at her Residence, Clifton Place, Bristol, Mrs. Ann HILL, aged 69 years; after a lingering illness, borne with Christian patience and fortitude; she was deservedly esteemed and deeply lamented by a large circle of family and friends. At his residence, No. 1, De Montalt Place, Coombe Down, Bath, on the 10th inst., Thomas, eldest son of Mr. James EDWARDS, of Bridport, Dorset. At the residence of his mother, 50 Winchester street, Eccleston-square, on the 10th instant, George BROUGHTON, Esq., of 69 Stanley-street, and Merafield, in this county, aged 34 years. At Cumnor, Berks, the residence of her son, The Rev. R. LEY, on the 16th instant, Sarah, wife of the Rev. Thos. Hunt LEY, rector of Rame, in this county, aged 67 years. At Freetown, Sierra Leone, Africa, on the 14th ult., Mr. T. S. CARNE, aged 26 years. Julia M. West Briton Transcriptions, 1836-1856 at http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~wbritonad St. Austell Area History and Genealogy at http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~staustell

The West Briton (Friday, 13 Nov 1857) reported the following death at St. Ives: > At St. Ives ... on the 4th instant, aged 47 years, Agnes, wife of Mr. > Richard HARVEY... The deceased was baptized Agnes LANG on 05 Aug 1810 at St. Ives, and she was the daughter of William & Mary LANG. Agnes married fisherman and mariner Richard HARRY (not HARVEY) at St. Ives on 05 Jan 1831, and at least 9 children were born to their marriage. Her death was registered at Penzance during 4Q1857, but record of her burial has not been located. Her passing was more accurately reported by The Royal Cornwall Gazette (Friday, 13 Nov 1857): "At St. Ives ... on the 4th inst., Agnes, the wife of Mr. Richard Harry, aged 47 years..." Richard HARRY survived his wife by many years and was still living at St. Ives at the 1881 Census. Bill Curnow Port Charlotte, FL, USA

The West Briton (Friday, 13 Nov 1857) reported the following death at Goldsithney: > At Goldsithney, on the 2nd instant, Mr. James GUNDRY, aged 70 years. The deceased was actually Mary GUNDRY (b.ca.1788, d.1857), widow of James GUNDRY. Although possibly born at Crowan (per 1851 Census), she was of St. Erth when she married in that parish on 20 Feb 1815. She was buried at Perranuthnoe on 07 Nov 1857, with the burial register identifying her as Mary GUNDRY, age 69, of Goldsithney. Her death was registered at Penzance during 4Q1857. James GUNDRY (1780-1856) was baptized at Perranuthnoe on 14 Jan 1781 and was the son of Thomas GUNDRY & Elizabeth PROVIS. He was of Perranuthnoe when he married by license at St. Erth in 1815. Apparently a lifelong resident of Goldsithney, he was identified as a shopkeeper in 1841 and as a mine clerk in 1851. James died at Goldsithney on 18 Mar 1856 and was buried at Perranuthnoe on 22 Mar 1856. He and his wife had at least 7 children. Bill Curnow Port Charlotte, FL, USA

The West Briton (Friday, 13 Nov 1857) reported the following death at Perran Downs: > At Perran Downs, Mary, wife of Mr. Richard SULLIVAN, aged 80 years. The deceased was actually Hannah/Johanna SULLIVAN (b.ca.1777, d.1857), the wife of Richard SULLIVAN. The two were married at Paul on 28 Sep 1799, with the marriage record showing her name as Hannah Gift ROWE. It is possible that she was the Hannah ROWE, daughter of William & Elizabeth ROWE, who was baptized at Paul on 19 Nov 1774. She, her husband, and family lived in Perranuthnoe at Lower Trevean in 1841 and at Higher Trevean in 1851. She was buried at Perranuthnoe on 07 Nov 1857, with the burial register identifying her as Hannah SULLIVAN, age 81, of Trevean. Her death was registered at Penzance during 4Q1857 with her name given as Joanna SULLIVAN. Records pertaining to her and her family show that Hannah/Johanna confusion prevailed during most of her life. Richard SULLIVAN was a fisherman and apparently a veteran of the Royal Navy. He survived his wife by many years. His age was given as 98 when he was buried at Perranuthnoe on 28 Sep 1871, although it is more likely that he was several years younger. The burial register states that he was "a man of war pensioner." It is likely that he was Richard SULLIFANT (sic), bap. 06 Jan 1777 Paul, s/o Richard & Mary. Bill Curnow Port Charlotte, FL, USA

The West Briton (Friday, 13 Nov 1857) reported the following death at Ludgvan: > At Crowlas, in the parish of Ludgvan, on Monday last, Mr. Wm. BENNETTS, > aged 19 years... The deceased was actually Richard Betty BENNETTS (1838-1857), s/o James BENNETTS and his wife Elizabeth BETTY. The family lived at Rospeath, a neighborhood on the edge of Crowlas in Ludgvan. His death was registered at Penzance during 4Q1857. The death was more accurately reported by The Royal Cornwall Gazette (Friday, 13 Nov 1857): "At Rospeath Lane, in the parish of Ludgvan, on Sunday, the 8th inst., Mr. Richard BENNETTS, aged 19 years." He was buried at Ludgvan on 11 Nov 1857. The burial record lists Richard BENNETTS and gives his age as 19. Bill Curnow Ludgvan OPC Port Charlotte, FL, USA

West Briton & Cornwall Advertiser - transcribed by Bern Currie13th November 1857 Births At Truro, on Thursday last, the wife of Mr. John LAWRENCE, of a son. At Penryn, on the 30th ult., the wife of Mr. Thomas TIMMINS, of the "Hit or Miss" of a son. At the Green Bank Hotel, Falmouth, on Friday last, the wife of Mr. W. SELLEY, of a son - since dead; on Sunday last, the wife of Mr. Newberry COX, of a son; and on Wednesday last, the wife of Mr. T. SCANTLEBURY, jun., of a son. At Helston, on Sunday last, the wife of Mr. Thomas DAVEY, of a son. At Penzance, on the 5th instant, the wife of Mr. Henry NOY, of a son. At Ludgvan, on Saturday last, the wife of Mr. James BENNETTS, of a daughter. At Marazion, last week, the wife of Captain SEMMENS, of a daughter; and on Sunday last, the wife of Mr. Joseph RICHARDS, of a son. At Hayle, the wife of Mr. Thomas BICKLE, of a daughter. At East-end, Hayle, the wife of Mr. F. HOCKEN, of a daughter. At Goldsithney, last week, the wife of Mr. TYACKE, inn-keeper, of a son; and at Keneggye, in the same parish, the wife of Capt, John CURTIS, of a son. At Roseworthy Cottage, Camborne, on the 4th instant, the wife of Mr. W. REES, of a son. At the Aviary Cottage, Illogan, on the 30th ult., the wife of the Rev T. P. ANDREW, of a son - still born. At Redruth, the wife of Mr. A. NICHOLLS, of a daughter; the wife of Mr. W. POLLARD, of a daughter; the wife of Mr. S. SHEPHARD, of a son; the wife of Mr. S. ROWETT, of a son; and the wife of Mr. E. ORCHARD, of a son. At Carharrack, Gwennap, on Friday last, the wife of Mr. James TREBILCOCK, of a son. At Goosegarne, in the parish of Gwennap, on the 11th instant, the wife of Mr. W. TREVENA, of a daughter. At Wheal Prosper, in the parish of Kea, on Sunday last, the wife of Mr. Joseph DAVEY, of a son. At Penstraze, in the parish of Kea, the wife of Mr. Henry MUGFORD, of a daughter. At St. Austell, last week, the wife of Mr. Charles HAMBLY, of a son. At Bodmin, on the 30th ult., the wife of Mr. John MOODY, of a daughter. At East Looe, on the 3rd instant, the wife of Mr. Richard LITTLE, of a daughter. At Lodge, Liskeard, on Wednesday last, the wife of Mr. DONY, of a daughter. At St. Pinnock Rectory, near Liskeard, on Friday last, the wife of the Rev, James RAWLINGS, of a son. St Church-town, St Columb Minor, on Saturday last, the wife of Mr. Thomas SOLOMON, of a son. At Tavistock, on Tuesday last, the wife of Mr. William Henry CROSS, of a daughter. At Wellington House, Weston-super-Mare, Somerset, on the 26th ult., the wife of Mr. R. J. PENTECOST, of a son. At Northill, near Biggleswade, in Bedfordshire, on the 28th ult., the wife of Mr. James DREW, late of Falmouth, of a daughter. At Hebden Bridge, Yorkshire, on the 2nd instant, the wife of Mr. William UTLEY, of a son. At Santiago de Chili, on the 27th of August, the wife of H. T. PHILLIPS, Esq., of a son. At the Mineral del Monte Mines, Mexico, on the 26th of September, the wife of Mr. Thomas ROWE, of a daughter. Marriages At Helston, on Tuesday last, Mr. Joseph BEALE, of Trelowarren, to Miss Mary MARTIN, of the same place. At Carnmenellis (?), Wendron, on Saturday last, Mr. N. REED to Miss C. SPARGO. At Madron, on Sunday last, William John EDWARDS, to Miss M. EDDY, both of Hea Moor, Madron. At St. Hilary, on the 3rd instant, Mr. John WILLIAMS, to Johanna, second daughter of Mr. George Campbell, of Marazion. At Camborne, on the 6th instant, Mr. Walter WHITEHAIR to Mrs. Elizabeth EDWARDS. At Redruth, on the 10th instant, Mr. George H. PEARCE of Liverpool, to Mary Jane, only daughter of Mr. Joseph MICHELL, of the former place. At St. Michael's church, Baldhu, on the 4th instant, Mr. Edward DUNSTAN, TO Miss Ann TRESTRAIL, both of Hugus, in the parish of Baldhu. At St. Paul's Church, Hammersmith, Mr. M. G. PAINTER, surgeon, of Truro, to Sicily Elizabeth Jane, only daughter of the late Mr. Joseph BURNETT, R.N., and niece of Mr. John BURNETT, of Hoxton Middlesex. At St. Paul's Church, Mr. James Vivian TIPPETT, to Emma Maria, only surviving daughter of the, late Edward BUTLER, Esq., Captain of the 37th Regiment of Foot, and grand-daughter of Mrs. GARDNER, all of Stapleton. At Aberdare, Glamorgan, on the 2nd ult., Mr. Thomas WEBSTER, of Redruth, to Nanny, youngest daughter of the late Mr. Edmund WILLIAMS, of Redruth. Deaths At Penarth, near Truro, on Sunday last, Mr. CROWLE, aged 37 years; he was deservedly respected by all who knew him, and bore his illness with the most christian resignation, and without a doubt fell asleep in the arms of his Saviour. At Truro, on Sunday last, the wife of Mr. Nicholas PEARCE, aged 60 years. At Perran Wharf, on Wednesday last, aged 73 years, the wife of Mr. John BACHE. At Falmouth, on Saturday last, Mrs. THOMAS, aged 58 years; and on Tuesday last, aged 15 years, Frances Edith, eldest daughter of Mr. Richard THOMAS. At Helston, on Tuesday last, Mr. Peter WEDLOCK, aged 67 years. At Torleven, Porthleven, on Tuesday last, Miss Mary Vigus SEDGMAN, aged 24 years. At Penzance, on the 3rd instant, the infant son of Mr. Martin ROWE; on Sunday last, the infant son of Mr. J. SMITH; and on the same day, Mr. Thomas PAUL, aged 65 years. At Madron, on Tuesday last, the infant daughter of Mr. F. A. COCKS. At Paul, on Tuesday last, Mr. Edward KELYNACK, aged 77 years. At Crowlas, in the parish of Ludgvan, on Monday last, Mr. Wm. BENNETTS, aged 19 years; and Mrs. Sarah BLIGHT, aged 82 years. At Perran Downs, Mary, wife of Mr. Richard SULLIVAN, aged 80 years. At St. Ives, the daughter of Thomasine PENBERTHY, aged 5 years; on the 4th instant, aged 47 years, Agnes, wife of Mr. Richard HARVEY; and on Friday last, Mrs. Elizabeth THOMAS, aged 71 years. At Goldsithney, on the 2nd instant, Mr. James GUNDRY, aged 70 years. At Camborne, on the 5th instant, the infant daughter of Mr. William SYMONS, jun.; on Friday last, Mr. Thomas EDWARDS, aged 63 years; on Monday last, the infant son of Mr. John FREDERICK; on Tuesday last, the infant daughter of Mr. E. RICHARDS; and on Tuesday last, Maria, relict of Mr. Richard BELLMAN, aged 63 years. At Merrews Farm, Illogan, on the 29th ult., Mr. Henry PHILLIPS, aged 45 years. At Redruth, on the 5th instant, Mary, widow of the late Mr. G. ARNALL, and eldest daughter of the late Mr. Thomas TUCK, of Truro, aged 81 years. At Redruth, on the 30th ult., aged 5 years, Louisa Pearce, daughter of Mr. F. R. HEARLE, solicitor; on Friday last, the infant daughter of Mr. John MICHELL; on Saturday last, the wife of Mr. Samuel RICHARDS, aged 39 years; on the same day, the wife of Mr. R. GOLDSWORTHY, late of the Wellington Inn, aged 41 years; and on Monday last, Mr. William MERRATT, aged 42 years. At Lower Margate, near Bodmin, on the 1st instant, Mr. Thomas PASCOE, aged 74 years. At East Looe, on Friday last, Mr. Edward POAD, aged 38 years. At Liskeard, on Wednesday last, aged 19 years, Charles, second son of Mr. Thomas MOON. At Wadebridge, on the 5th inst., Mrs. PIERCE, aged 94 years. At Porth, in the parish of St. Columb Minor, on the 31st ult., Mr. William BRENTON, formerly of the Coast Guard, aged 69 years. At Newquay, on the 5th instant, Mr. John TONKINS, aged 27 years. At Crescent House, Plymouth, on Monday last, the infant son of Mr. A. W. RITSON. At the residence of her cousin, Plymouth, Miss Elizabeth GROSE, late of Padstow, aged 22 years. Julia M. West Briton Transcriptions, 1836-1856 at http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~wbritonad St. Austell Area History and Genealogy at http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~staustell

West Briton and Cornwall Advertiser. Friday, 27th November, 1857. THE UNIVERSITY - We understand that Mr. F. R. PENTREATH of Penzance, has recently passed his final examination at Oxford with credit. MEDICAL APPOINTMENT - Mr. JOHN ANDREWS, staff-surgeon at Lisbon Hospital, has been appointed medical store-keeper at Haslar Hospital, vice LE GRAND. PENDENNIS GARRISON - On Friday last the detachment of royal artillery stationed at the garrison, received orders to join the main body at Woolwich, previous to embarking for foreign service. On Monday they left, under the command of Major CHAMPION, and the garrison is now held by four only. It is reported that a regiment of militia is likely to be sent to Pendennis. FLOATING BATTERIES - A correspondent at St. Blazey refers to an account last week of Martin's "destructive shell;" and states that persons who visit Par may there see that Mr. J. TRESCOWTHICK has succeeded in inventing as great a novelty as Mr. MARTIN, but he also has been kept back from bringing his designs into practical use. He has constructed on such scientific principles as almost to guarantee safety to the occupants, especially when supplied with Martin's "destructive shells." AN OLD MILITIA SERGEANT - Sergeant SAMPSON, of the Devon and Cornwall Miners' Militia, died last week at Truro, aged eighty-one, and on Sunday last his funeral was attended by a larger concourse of people than has been seen in Truro on such an occasion for a long time. The sergeant belonged to the light infantry regiment of Devon and Cornwall Miners' Militia, which was embodied during the great war with Napoleon. The present Miners Militia is an artillery corps, and their band, together with Emidy's, play "The dead March" through the streets to St. Mary's burial ground, the drum-major of the old miners' regiment, Mr. JOHN JEWELL, marching at the heard. The Miners Light Infantry regiment, during the long contest with Napoleon, was ordered to Ireland on service, and remained there about two years. The regiment was at one time very strong, numbering ten companies, but leave having been given to volunteer into the line, four-fifths of the men availed themselves of it, and thus a considerable number of Cornishmen and Cornish miners, were in the ranks of regiments which fought in the Peninsula under Wellington, and at the crowning victory of Waterloo. The Miners' Light Infantry, at the period of its disbandment at the close of the war, was reduced to a mere skeleton in consequence of volunteering into the line: and this was the case also with other militia regiments in the kingdom, so greatly had the martial spirit of the nation been aroused by that sanguinary and protracted contest. FALMOUTH - A mail was landed at this port on Friday the 20th instant, and sorted at the Falmouth post office, from St. Helena, by the "Egmont," Captain GIBSON. HURLING MATCH - A hurling match took place on Tuesday last in the parish of St. Clement, in connexion with St. Clement's feast. The match was between married men and single (residents in St. Clement's parish); the goal for the married men was at the milestone at Buck's Head, and for the single at Lambessow Gate. The ball was thrown up, and the start took place in the turnpike road, opposite the Union House. The married men carried off the ball to Michell-hill turnpike gate, but there the young men got possession, and brought it down through Tremorvah to Tregolls, whence it was carried to the top of Michell Hill, then down the hill, through the High Cross, down King Street, through Boscawen Street, and over the bridge, where it was thrown into the mud of the river, but a man jumped in after it, and the sport was renewed. From three to four hundred persons were assembled, and sometimes the skirmishing was very sharp, especially in the low grounds about Vineyard; and the country being wet and slippery, many of the hurlers were covered with mud. At one time, it is said, the young men got the ball to within a stone's throw of their goal, but the married men then seized it, and threw it again down the hill. The game at length terminated in what was considered a very unfair way. A man called ROBERT DAVEY, a married man (a dairyman in St. Clement Street), obtained the ball, but when challenged denied that he had it, which is against the rules of the game. Davey carried the ball with him up Pydar Street, and out to Short-lane's-end, although the bounds were within St. Clement's parish. Then, when it was nearly dark, he carried it across the country to take to the goal; but the prize of half-a-sovereign, it is said is withheld, on the ground that it was not fairly won. Hurling is an ancient game which is kept us annually in some districts of the county. EXCISE COMPLAINT - At Liskeard, on the 16t instant, before Mr. BONE and Mr. PEARCE, magistrates, JOSEPH GLANVILLE, of Liskeard, was summoned by Mr. JOHNSON, supervisor of excise, for letting his horse and trap to Mr. STEPHENS and also to Mr. ANNEAR, without having a license. The evidence having been heard and the cases of letting proved, the defendant pleaded ignorance of the law. The magistrates requested Mr. Johnson to communicate with the Board of Inland Revenue to ascertain whether they would press the conviction, as the defendant has since taken out a license; in the meantime, the magistrates reserve their decision till such communication shall be received from the Board. CHARGE OF EMBEZZLEMENT - ATTEMPTED SUICIDE - JOHN CLARKE, gardener to Mr. W. H. POLE CAREW, attempted suicide on Friday morning last, by cutting his throat. Medical aid having been procured it was found that none of the vital organs or veins had been severed, and the man is now in a fair way of recovery. It appears that about June last, Mr. Carew left his seat at Antony for the continent, and on his return in October last, ordered Clarke to produce a statement of all moneys he had received since he had been gardener at Antony, Mr. Carew having had reason to suspect the honesty of Clarke on several previous occasions. In reference to some poles supplied to Mr. Cardew, of St. Germans, for the use of the Electric Telegraph Company, there was a deficiency in Clarke's account as rendered to Mr. Carew, to the amount of GBP8. 18s. 8d. On this discovery Mr. Carew instituted legal proceedings against Clarke, and Friday last was appointed for taking the evidence in the case, but Clarke was unable to attend, owing to the injuries he had received, as was also the case on Saturday. On Monday last it being still considered unadvisable that Clarke should leave his house, the following evidence was taken at prisoner's house on the grounds at Antony, before Mr. JEDEDIAH STEPHENS TUCKER, one of the county magistrates. John Clarke having been charged with having on the 2nd Sept. last, in the parish of Antony, Cornwall, feloniously embezzled the sum of GBP8. 18s. 8d., the moneys of his master. Mr. Carew said, I reside at Antony. The prisoner John Clarke, now present, is my gardener; he is in a position of considerable trust. I have had strong reasons for suspecting the honesty of his proceedings; the prisoner, in virtue of his situation, has had charge of my woods and plantations. In the month of June last, the prisoner came to me and said that he had an offer from the contractor of the Electric Telegraph Company for some poles (larch poles); he stated to me the dimensions required, and the price offered, which I believe was 3s. 6d. per pole; I demurred about accepting the offer, but ultimately I authorised Clarke to accept the offer, and to carry out the matter. As I was about to leave home for the continent, I told Clarke that it was my wish that all moneys received on account of my woods or plantations should pass through Mr. THOMAS EASTCOTT's account. I repeated this to Clarke, as I had strong suspicions that all the money transactions between Clarke and myself had not been strictly correct. I returned from the continent in October last, and shortly afterwards Mr. Eastcott's accounts were sent to me. Mr. Eastcott called my attention to those larch poles, and said that he understood that there were other poles which Clarke had sold, which had not been accounted for. A few days afterwards I directed Clarke to bring me an account of all moneys he had received since he had been in my service - about fifteen months. He brought me an account which I produced, in which were three items which attracted my notice particularly under the head "Telegraph Company," viz., 100 poles, at 3s. 6d., "17. 10s.; 98 at 2s. 8d. GBP13. 1s. 4d.; 100 at 2s. 6d., GBP12. 10s. These items form the subject of the present charges against the prisoner. The total of those three items make GBP43. 1s. 4d. I asked the prisoner whether his account showed the whole of the sales of wood and timber he had made on my account. I directed a communication to be made to Mr. CARDEW, the contractor, in consequence of which I received a document of which the following is a copy:- "Bought of W. H. P. Carew. 1857: 100 poles at 4s., GBP20; 98 at 3s. 6d., GBP17.. 3s.; 100 at 3s., GBP15; total GBP52. 3s. August 7th, received by cheque GBP52." THOMAS EASTCOTT, WM. ROWE , and JOSEPH CARDEW corroborated this statement, and on Clarke being cautioned in the usual manner, and asked if he had anything to say in his defence, simply replied, "I acknowledge the charge." Clarke was then fully committed for trial. TRURO POLICE - On Friday last, before the Mayor and Dr. BARHAM, ELIZABETH THOMAS, and MARY ANN THOMAS, were charged with disorderly conduct, and wilfully breaking two panes of glass in Prince's Street, value 3s., the property of Mr. DONALD GUNN. They were taken into custody by Sergeant WOOLCOCK. The magistrates fined them the amount of damage, 3s., and costs 4s. 6d., or in default to be committed to the house of correction for two months. They were both committed. REDRUTH POLICE - JAMES JENKYN, a currier of Redruth, and FREDERICK DEWARE, of Hayle, were apprehended by police constables MITCHELL and PAYNTER, charged with being drunk and disorderly in the streets. They were taken on the following morning before Mr. R. DAVEY, M.P., when Jenkyn was fined 5s. and costs. Deware having dislocated his ancle he was discharged. On Sunday last, JOHN CLARKE, a sawyer from Essex, was apprehended by P. C. MITCHELL, charged with being drunk and incapable of taking care of himself in the street. He was taken on the following morning before Mr. R. DAVEY, and fined 5s. and costs. CALLINGTON POLICE - On Saturday, before Dr. FLETCHER and Mr. W. D. HORNDON, magistrates, HENRY BULLEN, of Callington, for many years a constable of the parish, was brought up in custody of Inspector WARD, on a charge of stealing lead from the Callington church. He was taken into custody, it appeared, from a statement of a man called SAMUEL VOSPER, that a certain night in August he (Vosper) with SAMUEL CARDER was sent into the church by Bullen, from the Bull's Head Inn, where they were drinking, to fetch some lead, which was concealed under the stairs, and that they would have a "spree" upon it. On Vosper being called on to give his evidence, he denied the statement he had made to the inspector, as did also Carder; there being no evidence the case was dismissed. WILLIAM BULLEN, also of Callington, was then charged with a similar offence. In this case it appeared that a woman, called JANE SWEET, was taken into custody at Devonport, for having about 40lbs. of melted lead in her possession, of which she could give no satisfactory account, and inspector WARD was brought acquainted with the affair, who immediately instituted inquiries, and found that the prisoner had sold this lead to Sweet. Sweet, in evidence, stated that she had bought this lead of Bullen, who said at the time that he had been working on contract at the church, and had received lead instead of money, and that he should have a great deal more on the like terms. Mr. MAY, the contractor, stated that he was not aware that lead had been stolen, nor could he identify the lead produced. The case was adjourned to the Monday following, when no further material evidence having been offered, the magistrates thought there were not sufficient grounds for a committal. FIRES - On Sunday last about midnight, or early on Monday morning, a fire broke out at Penhellick, a farm near Buck's Head, about a mile and a quarter from Truro. At one o'clock in the morning, the youngest son of Mr. CRAGO, the occupier of the farm, gave information at the Truro police station that there was a stack of oats on fire at his father's premises, and requested the assistance of the police. Mr. NASH, police superintendent at Truro, sent information to Superintendent JARRETT, of the county constabulary, who lives in the town, and Mr. NASH and Sergeant WOOLCOCK, of the borough police, and Mr. Jarrett AND A SERJEANT OF THE COUNTY POLICE, WENT TO Penhellick to render assistance, it having also been stated to them that the fire was believed to have been caused by an incendiary. When they arrived they could several persons assisting Mr. Crago's sons in endeavouring to extinguish the flames. There was a pretty good supply of water from a pump on the premises; the wind however was high, and it was feared that the adjacent and much larger stacks would be ignited. By united exertions, and throwing water and mud on one side of the stack, it raining also at the time, they were enabled to prevent any damage being done to the other corn in the mowhay. There were cattle-houses near, but no damage was sustained by them; the cows had been turned out by one of Mr. Crago's sons as soon as the alarm of fire was given. The stack of oats in which the fire was first seen, was completely destroyed, the value being between GBP30 and GBP40, and the stack partly insured. It appears the fire was discovered by JAMES HUNT, a farm labourer living at Buck's Head, who had worked occasionally for Mr. Crago. He stated to Mr. Nash that he had been to Blackwater on the Sunday, and returned to Truro a little after eleven at night, and that on going up to Buck's Head he saw the fire, but went first to his own house and aroused some of his family, and then went to Mr. Crago's and alarmed them. It was suggested that the fire might have been caused by a tramp, and a man was taken up some miles on the road by Mr. JARRETT, and taken before Capt. KEMPE, county magistrate, but discharged for want of evidence. On Saturday night, between seven and eight o'clock, information was given at the police station, Truro, that there was a fire in the house occupied by Mrs. HEMPEL, in Lemon Street. Mr. NASH and police-constable GAY went there, and found Mr. HODGE, the owner of the premises, and others in the house. Water was thrown on the fire, and it was soon extinguished. It was in a closet upstairs, where a great number of pieces of music, &c. was kept, to which Mr. Hempel's son, a child about five years of age, had set fire. Many pounds worth of music was destroyed, and the surrounding wood-work was scorched. ACCIDENT TO Mr. JOHN MICHAEL WILLIAMS - We regret to state that an accident occurred on Friday last to Mr. John Michael Williams, of Pengreep, in this county. Mr. Williams has rented for several years, for sporting purposes, the manor of Melford Hall, Suffolk, belonging to Sir HYDE PARKER. Mr. Williams was out with some friends on Friday, cover shooting, when either a spent shot from a gun, or a shot glancing from the bough of a tree, struck the pupil of his eye. It was at first geared that the consequence would be a loss of sight in that eye. We are happy however to state, that under the care of Dr. PARTRIDGE, the eminent London practitioner, who was sent for, there is ground for hope that the sight of the eye will be preserved. The other eye was unaffected, and no other injury has been occasioned. From accounts received since the accident, it appears that Mr. Williams is going on as favourably as can be expected. MINE ACCIDENT - On Friday, a serious accident happened to a man named RICHARD PRYNN, while working at Wheal Mary Ann mine, in the parish of Menheniot. The poor fellow had charged a hole with powder, which hung fire; he went to pick out to fresh charge it, when the hole exploded, frightfully lacerating both his arms. Mr. ALFRED PRIDEAUX, the surgeon to the mine, was speedily in attendance, when amputation of both the poor fellow's arms below the elbow was found to be immediately necessary. The operation was skilfully performed by Mr. Prideaux assisted by Mr. MARRACK and Mr. CHAPMAN, of Liskeard, and he is now progressing favourably. He has by this unfortunate accident become incapacitated from doing anything towards the maintenance of his family, consisting of a wife and four children. CORONERS' INQUESTS - The following inquests have been held by Mr. JOHN CARLYON. On Friday last, in the parish of Gwennap, on the body of RICHARD WHITFORD, a miner, aged 32 years, who died from injuries he received by falling down the shaft, on Wednesday night, at Wheal Clifford mine, as he was descending to his work. It appeared that he had fallen from the bottom of the first ladder, and was found on the sollar, about sixteen or seventeen fathom under the surface, by a miner who went to his assistance, and who on lifting him up felt him quiver a little; but the deceased died immediately in his arms. Verdict, "accidental death." On the same day, at Feock, on the body of GRACE WILLIAMS, aged two months, who was taken to bed by her parents, on Thursday night, perfectly well; but on the following morning, when her mother awoke, about seven o'clock, she found her dead on her bosom. Verdict "visitation of God." On Monday, at Redruth, on the body of JOHN MOYLE, aged 37 years, who was killed in Wheal Uny mine, last Saturday, by the explosion which they were preparing to blast. It appeared that the powder ignited, as they were tamping in the second lay, and the deceased and his comrade were both knocked back over the stull, from the effects of the explosion. The deceased died shortly after he was removed to the account-house; but his comrade who was very much hurt is likely to recover. Verdict, "accidental death." An inquest was held on Monday at Tremabe Stile, near Liskeard, before Mr. JOHN JAGOE, county coroner, on the body of SAMUEL MITCHELL, miner. From the evidence adduced it appears that on Saturday last, the deceased was working with his comrade (in the 100 fathoms level in Wheal Mary Ann mine) at the winch, which is used for the purpose of changing the boxes, when by some means the box which they were letting down suddenly pitched and almost as suddenly started again; and as there was about two feet of slack chain, the force with which it fell snatched the handle of the winch out of his hand - and revolving with great velocity, stuck him on the head, fracturing his skull, and inflicting a wound from which he died about two o'clock on the following morning. Verdict, "accidentally killed." The following inquest had been held before Mr. HICHENS, county coroner:- On Friday last, at Portreath, in the parish of Illogan, on the body of JOHN SULLIVAN (an Irish man) aged about 19 years, one of the crew of the schooner "Orwell," of St. Ives, whose death was occasioned on the preceding Wednesday by his falling from the mainstay whilst climbing it to bring down the hook of the runner for use in discharging the cargo. He fall about twenty-five feet on the deck, and was killed instantly. Verdict, "accidental death."

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Sorry about how the Cornwall Criminal Statistics list appear, but they did not look like that when I posted them. If anyone wants the proper list, please let me know. CORNWALL CRIMINAL STATISTICS. - The following are abstracts of tables appended to the Annual Report of the Rev. N. KENDALL, chaplain at the Cornwall County Gaol, presented at the recent Michaelmas Sessions:- Ages of Prisoners received during year ending Michaelmas, 1857. Males Females Total Under 10 years. . . . . . . . . . . 0 0 0 From 10 to 15. . . . . . . . . . . . 31 3 34 From 16 to 20. . . . . . . . . . . . 78 65 143 From 21 to 30 . . . . . . . . . . . 137 64 201 From 31 to 40 . . . . . . . . . . . 57 19 76 From 41 to 50 . . . . . . . . . . . 26 15 41 Above 50 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 9 49 Discharged on paying fines, &c., and Not seen by the chaplain 20 6 26 ____ ____ ____ Grand total of prisoners received 389 181 570 Education of Prisoners. Neither read nor write 154 64 218 Read imperfectly 115 59 164 Read well 55 41 96 Read well, write imperfectly 36 8 44 Read and write imperfectly 6 2 8 Read and write well 3 1 4 Superior education 0 0 0 Discharged on paying fines &c., and not seen by the chaplain 20 6 26 _____ _____ _____ 389 181 580 Offences for which prisoners have been committed. Felons for trial 116 29 145 Misdemeanants for trial 21 2 23 Under the Game Laws 6 0 6 Deserters 7 0 7 Bastardy Law 16 0 16 Vagrant Act 80 79 159 Malicious Trespass Act 1 5 6 Larceny Act 4 2 6 Poor Law Act 9 18 27 Juvenile Offenders' Act 7 0 7 Criminal Justice Act 43 20 63 For assaults 38 16 64 For want of surety 6 1 7 Other Summary Convictions 35 9 44

West Briton and Cornwall Advertiser. Friday 20th November, 1857. NOTICE - I, RICHARD BAWDEN, of the parish of Kenwyn, Miner, do Hereby Give Notice, that I will not be answerable for any Debt or Debts my wife MARY ANN BAWDEN man contract, she having left me house without any cause whatever. The mark + of Richard Bawden. Witness, JAMES HAM. STOLEN - From Wheal Anna Mine Burning House, last Wednesday, a Silver Watch; maker's name "Mouline," No. 2320, silver dial, with gold figures. Whoever will give information to Mr. JOHN CHAMPION, Relubbus Lane, shall received Ten Shillings Reward. Dated Marazion, 1856. THE PRICE OF LAND 300 YEARS AGO - There exists a small piece of parchment, some fifteen inches by twelve, partially discoloured but still in excellent preservation, and the engrossing decipherable after a little study, by virtue of which the estate and mansion of Kenegie in the neighbourhood of Penzance changed hands. It is dated the "fyyte daye of November, in the one and ffortye yere of the reynye of our Souveraynye Lady Elyzabeth by the gre of God of England, Fraunce, and Ireland, Wueen, defender of the Ffaythe, &c.," and wishes "all trew people" to know that by it "JOHN TRIPCONYE, of Kenyge, in the Countye of Cornwall," for and in consideration of the sum of "ffortye poundes" of lawful money of England, unconditionally sells for ever to "ARTHUR HARRYS," of Hayne, in the County of Devon, the mansion house and the whole of the lands of Kenyge, as well as Restuacke. The deed is duly executed and properly attested, as is usual now, but appended by a double strip of parchment, has been torn off. Kenegie fetched ?40 three hundred years ago; in the beginning of the latter end of the nineteenth century it sold for ?18,000. FALMOUTH WATERWORKS - On Monday the 9th inst., about six o'clock in the morning, one of the sides of the higher reservoir of these works gave way. The consequence was that the lower part of Penryn, below what is termed "College," was completely flooded, and several persons suffered considerable loss. Mr. ALEXANDER REYNOLDS had two of his pigs drowned and a number of fowls. A quantity of harness and forage was washed away, and two horses were saved by great exertions. Stables were washed down, and in one place the water was supposed to be eight feet deep. Had it occurred in the night, the consequences might have been more serious. STOKECLIMSLAND - A GOOD LANDLORD - Sir W. B. CALL, Bart., before leaving Whiteford with the family for London, gave an entertainment to all his labourers, of the good old English fare, roast beef and plum pudding, with a plentiful supply of beer. Sir William provides comfortable cottages and gardens, rent and rate free for his labourers, without any deduction being made for it from their wages. Several of the labourers are hale old men of seventy, who have been long in the service of Sir William and his father at Whiteford. Sir William's tenants, whose farms lie contiguous to his game preserves, having complained of the excess of rabbits, he for the last two years has allowed his tenants to be their own rabbit keepers; the fault now being their own if they are in excess. This has induced the best feeling between landlord and tenant, whilst they vie with each other in preserving the pheasants, partridges, &c., so that Sir William may have good sport when he comes down amongst them. CORNWALL COUNTY COURTS - Launceston - At this court, held on the 4th instant, before Mr. FORTESCUE, the following case attracted some notice:- WILLIAM AUGUSTUS MORGAN v. JOHN SLEEMAN. Plaintiff claimed ?2, the value of a terrier dog, which defendant had wantonly killed. Mr. PETER appeared for the plaintiff: Mr. FROST for the defendant. The plaintiff is a clergyman and resides at Egloskerry; the defendant is gamekeeper to the Rev. H. A. SIMCOE. On the 29th September last, at about seven o'clock in the evening, plaintiff was walking on the turnpike a short distance from his house with his dog. The dog went into Cook's field, and from thence into Lana Park. Plaintiff said, I missed the dog three or four minutes, I saw the defendant go into Lana Park with a gun, and shortly afterwards I heard the report of a gun and saw the flash.. Up to the time the gun was fired, I heard the dog barking, but after the report the barking ceased. The dog has not returned. I searched for it two or three days after the 29th September, and saw spots of blood near the place where the gun was fired. Defendant had threatened twelve months ago to kill my dog because he said the game was disturbed. Cross-examined by Mr. Frost: I cannot say whether any other person was in Lana Park, the field is Mr. Simcoe's land: the defendant shoots for him. Mr. Peter called the defendant, but Mr. Frost objected to his being examined, on the ground that his answers might criminate himself. The Judge, however, held that he could not refuse to be examined; if questions tending to criminate were put, he might refuse to answer. Sitting as he was as a jury, the defendant's refusal to answer would of course have some weight with him, as another refusal would have on the minds of a jury. Defendant sworn:- On the 29th of September I met the plaintiff on the road near Lana Park: I went into the field, and heard a dog bark: I knew Mr. Morgan's dog: I discharged my gun in that field: I decline to say whether I shot the dog: I do not think I heard the dog bark after my gun was discharged: I decline to say whether I saw a dead dog in the field. Re-examined by Mr. Frost. The value of the dog was about 10s. Judgment for plaintiff - damages 10s. and 9s. 10d. costs. LISKEARD - The case of BURTON v. SARGENT was an action by the plaintiff, who is a woolcomber, at Callington, against the defendant, an innkeeper, of the same place, to recover the sum of ?10, for alleged damages sustained by reason of the defendant having some months since broken his leg. It appeared there had been an unfriendly feeling between the parties. Defendant had told plaintiff he should never drink in his house again, because of his quarrelsome habits. Plaintiff however went there, a quarrel took place, plaintiff was "clenched" by the defendant, and in falling, or from a kick, plaintiff's leg was broken. Mr. KEMPTHORNE, surgeon, was of opinion that the leg was broken by a blow. His Honor now gave judgment for plaintiff for ?5, but thought from the evidence that the plaintiff was a quarrelsome man when drunk, and that innkeepers had to put up with a great deal from such men. Mr. CHILDS appeared from the plaintiff, and Mr. MOON for defendant. In the case of CRART v. BUCKINGHAM, plaintiff recovered ?10. 16s. from defendant for breach of warranty in a horse. CASE OF PILOTAGE - On Saturday last, at St. Austell, Capt. GRIFFITHS, of the schooner "Margaret Ann," was charged before Mr. E. COODE jun. and Mr. LAKES with refusing to take Mr. LEY, a licensed pilot, on board his vessel, the same being above sixty tons burden, and coming from foreign parts. Captain Griffiths contended that as his vessel was not chartered, he was not bound to take a pilot. He was fined in double the amount of pilotage 28s, and the expenses. UTTERING COUNTERFEIT COIN - On Friday last, PAUL GLAZIER, of Berkshire, who had been charged before Mr. BRYDGES WILLYAMS, M.P. with uttering counterfeit half-crowns and a crown piece to persons at St. Agnes, was committed to take his trial for the offence, instructions to prosecute having been received from the authorities of the Mint. COUNTY POLICE - WANTON MISCHIEF - A correspondent writes as follows:- It is complained of that the three men of the county constabulary stationed in the town of St. Columb and district, are not sufficiently on the qui vive, as several mischievous depredations have of late been committed in the neighbourhood. On Saturday night last, a horse belonging to Mr. WILLIAM BROWN, tool merchant, had its tail and mane sheared, and similar offences were a short time previously committed on the horses belonging to Mr. JOHN TIPPETT, a carrier, residing at St. Columb bridge. The house of Mr. JOHN STEPHENS of the Glebe Farm, St. Wenn, which had been newly painted, was bedaubed with gas tar over the doors and windows, the garden gate, and other timber work of the premises, and some of the tar having been thrown into the well the water has been entirely spoiled. Suspicion rests on certain parties, and the vicar, the Rev. S. RASHLEIGH, having offered a reward of ?5 for the conviction of the perpetrators, it is hoped they may be discovered. TRURO POLICE - On Saturday last, before Mr. E. MICHELL and Mr. CHAPPEL, magistrates, SALLY JOHNSON was charged with stealing 9 lbs. of candles, the property of Mr. JEREMIAH REYNALDS of Truro. She lived in a court in St. Austell Street, and had been employed many years by Mr. Reynalds. Near the same court, Mr. THOMAS keeps a grocer's shop, and had been in the habit of ordering candles through Johnson, of Mr. Reynalds. Circumstances led to suspicion, and Johnson was watched by Juleff and another man. She used to milk for Mr. Reynalds, and take the buckets home to her own house at night. On Friday night 9 lbs. of candles were found in the buckets as she was leaving the premises. Mr. NASH and Sergeant WOOLCOCK were sent for, and took her into custody, and then went to make inquiries of Mr. Thomas, she having said that he had ordered the candles. They found that he had been in the habit of having candles through this woman for a long time, and that he paid her for them, considering they were sent by Mr. Reynalds in consequence of his order. It appeared, however, that she had not accounted to Mr. Reynalds for any candles sold to Mr. Thomas for the last twelve months. She pleaded guilty, and was committed for six months to hard labour in the house of correction. On Monday, before the Mayor and Mr. PADDON, JOHN SNELL, a ship carpenter of Mevagissey, was charged with being drunk and annoying the congregation at the Bible Christian Chapel, on Sunday evening last. It appeared he went into the chapel with a pipe in his mouth, and began to dance and ask for beer and something to eat. He was fined 5s. and 10s. 6d. costs. REDRUTH POLICE - On the 11th instant, JAMES TREGLOWN, twelve years of age, was apprehended at Camborne, by Serjeant COOMBE, charged with stealing from the standing of ROBERT HANDCOCK, a quantity of gingerbread nuts. He was taken the following morning before Mr. MAGOR, county magistrate, when his father became bound for his appearance at the petty sessions, at Camborne. On the 13th instant, JOHN PETERS, of Gwennap, was apprehended by police constable MICHELL, and charged before Mr. R. DAVEY, M. P., with being drunk and disorderly in the streets of Redruth, for which he was find 5s. and costs. LAUNCH - There has been launced from the building yard of Mr. JOSEPH HALY, at the Bar, Falmouth, a fine new pilot cutter, of 50 tons burthen, for the Messrs. ANDREW, pilots, of St. Mawes; she was named "The Andrews," and went off in beautiful style. At one period the pilots were restricted to have their cutters not exceeding 40 tons, but this restriction has been removed. The "Andrews" is a beautiful vessel, and reflects much credit on the builder. Mr. Trethowan, of Little Falmouth, has also a pilot cutter nearly ready for launching, for Messrs. JAMES JAMES and CO. SHIPPING CASUALTIES - During the last week several more casks of Hollands have been taken up by carious vessels off Falmouth and landed there. They are supposed to be a part of the cargo of the American ship (Ocean Home," Captain MERRYMAN, bound from Rotterdam to New York, which struck on the Manacles Rocks, about twelve months ago, and sunk immediately, with the loss of all hands. It is presumed the vessel has now broken up, which has been the cause of the casks being liberated from the hold. The schooner "Rose," of Liverpool, which arrived on Monday night brought in two, and passed about fifty others. Some have also been secured by the boats belonging to Port Loe. The casks differed very materially in appearance, some seemed to have been but very recently in the water, and some of the others for a considerable period, and it is probable a portion of them may have come from another vessel, as some wreck being the name of the "Iduna," was picked up off Port Loe. WRECK OF THE DUNBAR, AUSTRALIAN CLIPPER - We have given in another column some particulars of the loss of this vessel, which sailed from London and Plymouth for Sydney, and on the 20th of August sighted Botany Bay. The crew and passengers numbered 141, and only one was saved, an Irishman of the name of JOHNSON. It appears from his statement that they saw the Sydney light between seven and eight o'clock. It was only seen at intervals, being a revolving light. About eleven o'clock it was blowing very fresh in squalls, with thick small rain; orders were given to square the yards, and shortly after this the second mate sung out "breakers ahead." The captain called out to the man at the wheel to port his helm, but in about two minutes she went side on to the rocks. Next morning a pilot discovered that a vessel had been wrecked near the light-house, and mutilated bodies of the dead were thrown upon the rocks by the raging sea. The inhabitants of Sydney and officials went to the spot, but only Johnson was found alive, having been cast on a shelf of the rock; 140 men, women, and children had perished. Amongst them were JOHN PASCOE, of Cornwall, third mate, and two steerage passengers called BURN, masons, of Truro. An inquest was subsequently held, at which Johnson's evidence was taken; and the jury returned a verdict, in which they say:-"There may have been an error of judgment in the vessel being so close to the shore at night in such bad weather, but the jury do not attach any blame to Captain green or his officers for the loss of the "Dunbar." At the same time they call attention to the inadequacy of the pilot arrangements of the port of Sydney. The Dunbar" was the property of Messrs. Dunbar, of London, and was of 1980 tons burthen. He cost when fitted for sea was ?30,000; all that remained of her was sold at Sydney for ?182. 10s. Her cargo was estimated at ?72,000. MINE ACCIDENT - At Wheal Russell mine, Gunnislake, on the 10th inst., a youth called TREVENNA, aged about fourteen or fifteen years, whilst being drawn up in a kibble to avoid the explosion of a powder blast, the rope broke and he was precipitated to the bottom, at the same instant the powder blast exploded, and the poor young fellow met his death. On the body being recovered life was quite extinct. CORONERS' INQUESTS - The following inquests have been held by Mr. JOHN CARLYON, county coroner:- On Saturday last, at St. Columb Minor, on the body of ELIZABETH ROBERTS, widow, aged fifty-nine years. The deceased occupied two rooms to herself, and it appeared that on Friday evening, a neighbour left her in her room blowing the fire, and presently afterwards she heard the bellows fall, and on calling to her, and not receiving any answer, she went in to see if anything had happened, and found her lying before the fire with her head against the wall by the side of the grate. Finding she was insensible, and being unable to lift her up, she went to the door and made an alarm, when some neighbours came in, who lifted her and found she was dead. Verdict "visitation of God." On Monday, the 16th instant, at St. Anthony in Meneage, on the body of a man washed ashore on the rocks at Pedn-Condurrow, near the Church-town, on Saturday last. The body appeared to have been in water some time; the upper part of it was gone, and also the two feet, it was dressed in a pair of drawers and plaid trousers, the plaid being a brown ground crossed with a green stripe; the inside part of the right knee of the trowsers had been darned. There was no means of identifying the body, and the jury returned a verdict of "washed ashore." On the same day at Lanner in the parish of Gwennap, on the body of JOANNA GRAY, aged fifty-one years, wife of SAMUEL GRAY, grocer. From the evidence of the deceased's daughter, it appeared that she went to see her mother on Sunday afternoon, and found her quite cheerful, and shortly afterwards had occasion to leave her own daughter on her mother's lap, whilst she went out for a couple of minutes; presently afterwards she heard the child fall and give a shriek, and on returning found the deceased Gray back in the chair, and her own child partly in over the fender, under the grate. Other parties then came in and took up the deceased, but she only gasped twice, and died. Verdict, "visitation of God." STATE OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH -100,590 deaths were registered in the quarter ending September 30th; and the death rate was 2.064 per cent. The annual rate of mortality per 1000 during the summer was 25 in the town districts and sub-districts where 8,247,017 people dwelt in 1851 upon 2,149,800 acres; and 17 in the other districts and sub-districts of England and Wales where 9,680,592 people dwelt on 35,175,115 acres. The arts which have been invented in cities are now required to render their natural homes healthy. As a preliminary to all other steps, the people must be supplied with pure water. The town manures must be restored to the disinfecting fields every day, and no longer be suffered either to remain under human dwellings, or to pollute the streets and streams around them. A summer of unusual warmth in our European climates not only promotes the growth of corn and wine, but is probably salutary to the human frame, where the land is drained, decaying refuse is buried in the earth, and cleanliness is observed. But in England these conditions are not yet complied with; hence fever, ague, and diarrhoea have prevailed extensively in the last hot summer. RETURNS FROM CORNWALL - In Cornwall the births in the quarter ending September 30th, were 2880; in the corresponding quarter of last year, 2792. The deaths in the same quarter this year were 1588; in the corresponding quarter of last year, 1541. The district registrars' remarks as follows:- LERRIN - Births 26; deaths 24. The deaths are nearly double the average, and more than a third are those of children from disease in the throat. This epidemic here generally shows itself in the form of cough and sore throat and appears after arriving to a certain stage, to baffle medical skill. I am told that something of a fungus nature shows itself in the throat. NEWLYN - Births 27; deaths 12. During the past four months a great diminution has taken place, and is still being made, in the population, not only of the district generally, but of the parish of Newlyn in particular, on the account of the great East Wehal Rose Mine, which for the last twenty years has given employment to many hundreds of the inhabitants having been abandoned; so that the mining portions of the population are fast removing into the more busy-working districts. KEA - Births 43; deaths 22. Croup and throat fever prevailed during this quarter. FALMOUTH - Births 67; deaths 66. The deaths exceeded the average. I have registered the deaths of several children from diarrhoea. PENRYN - Births 23; deaths 28. Five deaths were from Diarrhoea, which has been rather prevalent here. REDRUTH - Births 14; deaths 38. The births are sixteen above the average of the three preceding years. I attributed this increase to the movement of the population consequent on the abandonment of mines in other localities. The deaths are below the average of the same quarter in three preceding years. The unprecedentedly long and dry summer has no doubt reduced the rate of mortality in my district. CAMBORNE - Births 115; deaths 57. Hooping-cough has been prevalent, nine deaths having registered from it during the quarter. CORNWALL CRIMINAL STATISTICS. - The following are abstracts of tables appended to the Annual Report of the Rev. N. KENDALL, chaplain at the Cornwall County Gaol, presented at the recent Michaelmas Sessions:- Ages of Prisoners received during year ending Michaelmas, 1857. Males Females Total Under 10 years. . . . . . . . . . . 0 0 0 From 10 to 15. . . . . . . . . . . . 31 3 34 From 16 to 20. . . . . . . . . . . . 78 65 143 From 21 to 30 . . . . . . . . . . . 137 64 201 From 31 to 40 . . . . . . . . . . . 57 19 76 From 41 to 50 . . . . . . . . . . . 26 15 41 Above 50 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 9 49 Discharged on paying fines, &c., and Not seen by the chaplain 20 6 26 ____ ____ ____ Grand total of prisoners received 389 181 570 Education of Prisoners. Neither read nor write 154 64 218 Read imperfectly 115 59 164 Read well 55 41 96 Read well, write imperfectly 36 8 44 Read and write imperfectly 6 2 8 Read and write well 3 1 4 Superior education 0 0 0 Discharged on paying fines &c., and not seen by the chaplain 20 6 26 _____ _____ _____ 389 181 580 Offences for which prisoners have been committed. Felons for trial 116 29 145 Misdemeanants for trial 21 2 23 Under the Game Laws 6 0 6 Deserters 7 0 7 Bastardy Law 16 0 16 Vagrant Act 80 79 159 Malicious Trespass Act 1 5 6 Larceny Act 4 2 6 Poor Law Act 9 18 27 Juvenile Offenders' Act 7 0 7 Criminal Justice Act 43 20 63 For assaults 38 16 64 For want of surety 6 1 7 Other Summary Convictions 35 9 44 REGISTRAR GENERAL'S RETURNS. - Diarrhoea has prevailed in many districts; and a few fatal cases of cholera of a severe type have been registered. The births were 161,215, the deaths 100,590; consequently the recorded natural increase of population in England and Wales is expressed by 60,625. The natural increase of population in the United Kingdom was probably about 1000 souls daily. 51,994 emigrants sailed from the ports of the United Kingdom at which there are government emigration officers. Of this number 18,725 were ascertained to be of English origin; and allowing for a due share of the 5516 whose origin was not distinguished, the probable number of English emigrants may be set down at 20,947. 10,197 of the number sailed to the United States, 1707 to our healthy North American colonies, 8947 to the Australian colonies, and 96 to other places.

Thanks Yvonne, I posted this info to the CCC Facebook page to help spread the word. ________________________________ From: Yvonne Bowers <ybowers@gmail.com> To: cornish@rootsweb.com; cornish-gen@rootsweb.com; ca-cornish@rootsweb.com Sent: Tuesday, November 12, 2013 11:37 AM Subject: [CORNISH] 17TH INTERNATIONAL GATHERING - MILWAUKEE, WI., USA.     The  17th  International Gathering of the Cornish Cousins "Mousehole Meets Milwaukee: A Cornish Gathering On The Waters" will take place August 13-17, 2014 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA.  Hosted by the Cornish-American Heritage Society, this is a wonderful opportunity to see old friends, meet new ones, learn more about our Cornish heritage and Cornwall in general. Some of the tours planned are: Palmyra Area and Old World Wisconsin (“From a Cornish Trail”) (8:00 am – 4:00pm)                   Southeastern Wisconsin with its rolling hills and fertile land drew many Cornish farmers in the early to middle 1800’s.  Our guided coach tour includes a visit to 3 Civil War Era Cornish Bible Christian Churches and their cemeteries, followed by lunch in the Clausing Barn at Old World Wisconsin, the historic outdoor museum celebrating our rural history and culture.  Alice Lundstrom, a member of the Milwaukee planning committee and a docent at Old World Wisconsin, will guide this portion of the trip.  Tour fee includes Transportation by coach bus with restroom and air conditioning; admission to Old World Wisconsin; and lunch. Milwaukee Art Museum (12:30 – 4:30)                   World-famous architect Santiago Calatrava designed Milwaukee’s iconic landmark on the shore of Lake Michigan.  We’ll have a docent-led tour of the summer’s special Kandinsky exhibit; time in the artifact-filled Museum Shop; followed by a proper Cornish Cream Tea in the Museum’s Calatrava Café overlooking Lake Michigan.  Tour fee includes Transportation by coach bus with restroom and air conditioning; admission to Museum; and tea. Milwaukee Architectural City Tour (1:00 pm – 4:00 pm)                   A city’s development is chronicled in its architecture.  German beer barons, shipping magnates and manufacturers have left their mark on this city by Lake Michigan.  Our tour, narrated by a guide from Historic Milwaukee, Inc., celebrates signature buildings, neighborhoods, homes and their architects, including Frank Lloyd Wright.  Tour fee includes Transportation by coach bus with restroom and air conditioning. CALL FOR PRESENTERS! Please consider making a presentation at our Gathering, if you are a person with special knowledge and interest in the behavior patterns, arts, beliefs, traditions, folklore, and institutions of the Cornish. Please submit your topic by January 15, 2014.  Forms are available at www.cousinjack.org. More information is available at www.milwaukeecornish.org or www.cousinjack.org.  A registration form is available at the websites or by emailing me at ybowers@gmail.com. *~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~* Yvonne Bowers Listmom/Webmom CORNISH, CORNISH-GEN, CA-CORNISH http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~yvonne/cornishlib/cornishlib.htm Yvonne's Rootsweb Resource Page http://homepages.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~yvonne/ ------------------------------- 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

The 17th International Gathering of the Cornish Cousins "Mousehole Meets Milwaukee: A Cornish Gathering On The Waters" will take place August 13-17, 2014 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA. Hosted by the Cornish-American Heritage Society, this is a wonderful opportunity to see old friends, meet new ones, learn more about our Cornish heritage and Cornwall in general. Some of the tours planned are: Palmyra Area and Old World Wisconsin (“From a Cornish Trail”) (8:00 am – 4:00pm) Southeastern Wisconsin with its rolling hills and fertile land drew many Cornish farmers in the early to middle 1800’s. Our guided coach tour includes a visit to 3 Civil War Era Cornish Bible Christian Churches and their cemeteries, followed by lunch in the Clausing Barn at Old World Wisconsin, the historic outdoor museum celebrating our rural history and culture. Alice Lundstrom, a member of the Milwaukee planning committee and a docent at Old World Wisconsin, will guide this portion of the trip. Tour fee includes Transportation by coach bus with restroom and air conditioning; admission to Old World Wisconsin; and lunch. Milwaukee Art Museum (12:30 – 4:30) World-famous architect Santiago Calatrava designed Milwaukee’s iconic landmark on the shore of Lake Michigan. We’ll have a docent-led tour of the summer’s special Kandinsky exhibit; time in the artifact-filled Museum Shop; followed by a proper Cornish Cream Tea in the Museum’s Calatrava Café overlooking Lake Michigan. Tour fee includes Transportation by coach bus with restroom and air conditioning; admission to Museum; and tea. Milwaukee Architectural City Tour (1:00 pm – 4:00 pm) A city’s development is chronicled in its architecture. German beer barons, shipping magnates and manufacturers have left their mark on this city by Lake Michigan. Our tour, narrated by a guide from Historic Milwaukee, Inc., celebrates signature buildings, neighborhoods, homes and their architects, including Frank Lloyd Wright. Tour fee includes Transportation by coach bus with restroom and air conditioning. CALL FOR PRESENTERS! Please consider making a presentation at our Gathering, if you are a person with special knowledge and interest in the behavior patterns, arts, beliefs, traditions, folklore, and institutions of the Cornish. Please submit your topic by January 15, 2014. Forms are available at www.cousinjack.org. More information is available at www.milwaukeecornish.org or www.cousinjack.org. A registration form is available at the websites or by emailing me at ybowers@gmail.com. *~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~* Yvonne Bowers Listmom/Webmom CORNISH, CORNISH-GEN, CA-CORNISH http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~yvonne/cornishlib/cornishlib.htm Yvonne's Rootsweb Resource Page http://homepages.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~yvonne/

West Briton & Cornwall Advertiser - transcribed by Bern Currie 6th November 1857 . Births . At Tregolla Road, Truro, on the 28th ult., the wife of Mr. William NICHOLLS, of a son. . At Penryn, on the 27th ult., the wife of Mr. J. TAYLDER, of a daughter. . At St. Ives, the wife of Mr. William THOMAS, of a son; the wife of Mr. Henry FARMAN, of a son; the wife of Mr. Henry LANGFORD, of a son; and the wife of Mr. John JENNINGS, of a daughter. . At Cripple's ease, Towednack, the wife of Mr. William WARREN, of a son. . At Roundwood Cottage, Praze, St. Erth, on Friday last, the wife of Mr. James ROSCORLA, of a daughter. . At Hayle, the wife of Mr. Samuel OULDS, of a son. . At Nanganet, Phillack, the wife of Mr. James CURNOW, of a daughter. . At Tregartha, Gwinear, the wife of Mr. W. ARTHUR, of a son. . At Deveral, Gwinnear, [sic] the wife of Mr. G. NANCARROW, of a son. . At Camborne, on the 33rd [sic] ult., the wife of Mr. William JAMES, of a son; and on Friday last, the wife of Mr. T. PEARCE, of a son. . At Feadon, near Portreath, on the 21st ult., the wife of Mr. Henry HARDIN, of a daughter. . At Redruth, the wife of Captain John POPE, of a daughter; the wife of Mr. Hugh OATS, of a son; the wife of Mr. B. STUTHRIDGE, of a daughter; and the wife of Mr. R. TAYLOR, of a daughter. . At Fernsplat, in the parish of Gwennap, on Saturday last, the wife of Mr. William MOYLE, of a son. . At Chacewater, on Tuesday last, the wife of Mr. Wm. BRAY, of a daughter; and on Saturday last, the wife of Mr. John HALL, of a daughter. . At Rosevine, on the parish of Gerrans, on the 27th ult., the wife of G. BEAUCHANT, Esq., of a daughter. . At St. Austell, on Sunday last, the wife of Mr, Joseph LEVERS, of a daughter; and on Tuesday last, the wife of Mr. MATTHEWS, of a son. . At St. Blazey Gate, on Sunday last, the wife of Mr. Thomas BARNES, of twin boy and girl. . At Morval Vicarage, on the 18th ult., the wife of the Rev. John F. HEXT, of a daughter. . At Dubwalls, in the parish if Liskeard, the wife of Mr. Henry BODY, of twin sons; and on the 28th ult., the wife of Mr. Joseph SWEET, of a daughter. . At Liskeard, on the 25th ult., the wife of Mr. Wm. HANCOCK, of a son; and on the 26th ult., Mrs. MATTHEWS, of a posthumous son. . At Liskeard, on the 28th ult., the wife of Mr. William GEORGE, of Gonamona Mine, of a daughter. . At Callington, on the 31st ult., the wife of Mr. BOWDEN, surgeon, of a son. . At Callington, on the 27th ult., the wife of Mr. W. H. HENWOOD, of a daughter. . At Bude, recently, the wife of Mr. NICHOLLS, of a son; and the wife of of Mr. Thomas WEBB, of a daughter. . At Tavistock, on the 22nd ult., the wife of Mr. W. E. COMMINS, of a daughter. . At Devon Great Consols, on the 14th ult., the wife of Captain W. CLYMO, of a son. . At Rajamundry, Madrs, on the 20th of September, the wife of John RATLIFF, Esq., Madras Civil Service, of a daughter. . Marriages . At St. Ives, Mr. John HARRY to Miss Elizabeth NINNES. . At the Wesleyan Chapel East-end, Hayle, Mr. CHALWELL to Miss Susan COUCH. . At Penponds, on the 29th ult., Mr. Josiah ANGOVE to Miss Elizabeth BRYANT. . At St. Austell, on Sunday last, Mr Edward STEPHENS to Miss Elizabeth TOMS, both of Pentewan, in that parish. . At the Bible Christian Chapel, St. Cleer, on the 18th ult., Mr. William BRAY, Bible Christian Minister of the Chudleigh Circuit, to Miss Matilda RENDELL, of Callington. . At Linkinhorne, on the 29th ult., Mr. J. W. DINGLE, of Darley, to Miss SECCOME, eldest daughter of Captain S. SECCOMBE, of Stowes Cottage, Linkinhorne. . At Callington, on the 29th ult., Mr. Stephen GRILLS, late of Manhaniot, to Miss M. J. DAWE, of Liskeard. . At Padstow, on the 22nf ult., Captain HARDING, of the brig "Florist," to Miss Sarah Ann BREWER. . At St. Agnes, on Tuesday last, by the Rev A. A. VAWDREY, Mr. David Wise BAIN, of Porthreath, to Eliza, third daughter of Mr. HITCHINS, of Trevaunance, St. Agnes. . At St. Andrew's Church, Plymouth, on Tuesday last, Mr. T. GAVED, of St. Austell, to Miss C. L. E. HUET, of Plymouth. . At St. George's Church, Hanover Square, London, on Saturday last, Mr. Edward EDWARDS, of Truro, to Miss Rhoda JENNINGS, of Regent Street, London. . In the City of Hamilton, North America, on the 7th ult., Mr. John HELLYAR, formerly of St. Eval, in this county, to Miss PRESCOTT, formerly of Barnstaple, Devon. . Deaths . At Helston, on Sunday last, the wife of Mr. Stephen MOYLE, aged 70 years; and on Tuesday last, the Wife of Mr. John BORLASE, age 63 years. . At Penzance, on the 17th ult., the infant son of Mr. James GILBERT; and on the 28th ult., the infant son of Mr. T. G. TEAGUE. . At Mousehole, Paul, on Monday last, Mr. Samuel Herbert BATEMAN, R.N., aged 55 years. . At St. Ives, on the 28th ult., the infant son of Mr. t. BRYANT; on the 19th ult., Mr. Nicholas SMITH, aged 59 years; on the 29th ult., aged 3 years, Elizabeth, daughter of Mr. Joseph BENNETTS, of Lady Downs, Towednack; and on Friday last, Mrs. Grace MAGOR, aged 84 years. . At East-end, Hayle, Eliza, infant daughter of Mr. John STEVENS. . At Treglisson Downs, Mrs. Mary CARTER, aged 88 years. . At Camborne, on the 27th ult., aged 4 years, Samuel, son of Mr. John VIVIAN; on the 29th ult., aged 13 years, Alexander, son of Mr. John MICHELL; on Friday last, aged 4 years, Johanna, daughter of Mr. John HODGE; on Sunday last, aged 3 years, Asenath [sic - reg. as Aseneth], daughter of Mr. Nicholas MAYNE; and on Tuesday last, aged 40 years, Jane, the wife of Mr. John IVEY. . At Redruth, on Saturday last, aged 28 years, Anna, youngest daughter of the late Mr. WADE; and on Sunday last, Mrs. COCK, aged 88 years. . At Hewas Water, in the parish of Creed, on Thursday last, Mr. William HARRIS, aged 69 years. . At Mevagissey, on the 2yth ult., Miss Mary Ann FUNE, aged 57 years. . At St. Austell, on Sunday last, Mr. William BUCKNELL, aged 71 years. . At Margate, near Bodmin, on Monday last, Mr. PASCOE, at an advanced age. . At Liskeard, on Tuesday last, Josiah, son of Mr. ROBERTS, aged 4 years. . At Crow's Nest, in the parish of St. Cleer, on Tuesday last, Mr. OSBORNE, at an advanced age. At Newquay, on Monday last, Mrs. Mary THOMAS, relict of the late Mr. William THOMAS, aged 66 years; and on the same day, Mr. William BARRY, aged 60 years. At Calstock, on Tuesday last, Mrs. Philippa LUCAS, aged 34 years. At Calstock, on the 20th ult., Matilda May, the infant daughter of Mr. Edwin BAWDEN. At Latchley, Calstock, on the 26th ult., the infant son of Mr. Paul BARRETT, aged 2 years. At Tavistock, on the 27th ult., Mrs. CARTER, aged 70 years. At Bristolm on the 28th ult., Miss Priscilla BENNETT, daughter of the late Mr. James BENNETT, tailor, &c., of Truro. At Newcastle-on-Tyne, aged 65 years, Jane Hesme(?), relict of James EDGCOMBE, Esq., collector of H.M. Customs at that port, and formerly of Penryn, in this county. At Liverpool, on Sunday last, Mr. Richard ADDISON, formerly of Falmouth, aged 68 years. Julia M. West Briton Transcriptions, 1836-1856 at http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~wbritonad St. Austell Area History and Genealogy at http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~staustell

Hello Listers, I am so very sorry to hear of Gail's passing; we 'met' through this list, and kept in touch regularly by e-mail. We lived about a couple of hours' drive from one another, and managed to meet once for a wonderful lunch and chitchat - mostly about Cornwall. My condolences to her husband and family; she was a lovely lady and I will miss seeing her name in my inbox. Elizabeth Lee Rahman Peterborough ON >> Dear Admin, >> >> It is will deep sadness that I must report that Gail Chellew, of Port >> Perry, Ontario, Canada, passed away this morning. Gail's husband of 48 >> years, Peter wrote to tell us that she passed peacefully in her sleep. >> Gail had been a long-time subscriber to Cornish-L which is were I first >> began corresponding with her well over a dozen years ago. She will be >> very dearly missed. >> >> John Zimmerman >> Mesa, AZ > > ------------------------------- > 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 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Internal Virus Database is out of date. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.455 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/5989 - Release Date: 07/13/13 18:05:00

I'd like to thank John Zimmerman and Yvonne for passing on that sad news. Gail was one of those members of the List who put her heart and soul into it, and had such an interest in so many postings. Anna and I had a happy correspondence with her, and she was one of those wonderful people who have made the Cornish List so special and distinctive. Please pass on our condolences to Peter. John and Anna in Launceston, Cornwall. This message and any attachments are confidential and may be legally privileged or otherwise protected from disclosure. If you are not the recipient please email the sender and delete this message and any attachments from your system. If you are not the intended recipient you must not copy this message and attachments, or disclose the contents to any other person. Although we have taken steps to ensure that this message and any attachments are virus free, We can take no responsibility if a virus is actually present. We advise you to carry out your own virus check. > From: ybowers@gmail.com > Date: Tue, 5 Nov 2013 21:30:39 -0800 > To: cornish@rootsweb.com > Subject: [CORNISH] Fwd: The passing of Gail Chellew > > Sad news. > > > *~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~* > Yvonne Bowers > Listmom/Webmom > CORNISH, CORNISH-GEN, CA-CORNISH > http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~yvonne/cornishlib/cornishlib.htm > Yvonne's Rootsweb Resource Page http://homepages.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~yvonne/ > > > > Begin forwarded message: > > > Dear Admin, > > > > It is will deep sadness that I must report that Gail Chellew, of Port Perry, Ontario, Canada, passed away this morning. Gail's husband of 48 years, Peter wrote to tell us that she passed peacefully in her sleep. Gail had been a long-time subscriber to Cornish-L which is were I first began corresponding with her well over a dozen years ago. She will be very dearly missed. > > > > John Zimmerman > > Mesa, AZ > > ------------------------------- > 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. Friday 13th November, 1857. PREFERMENT - Rev. THOMAS HENREY, the late incumbent of St. Day, in this county, to the incumbency of Christchurch, Belper, Derby, diocese of Lichfield. BIBLE SOCIETY - The annual meeting in aid of the above society, was held in the Independent Chapel, Mevagissey, on Thursday the 5th instant, when Mr. BOURNE, the deputation, attended, and with other speakers addressed the assembly. MISSIONARY MEETING - On Thursday the 5th instant, a meeting was held in Court-mill Barn, in St. Stephens by St. Austell, under the presidency of Mr. W. TRETHEWEY, of St. Stephens Coombe. The barn was well furnished for the occasion, and a numerous company was present. The meeting was addressed by the Rev. J. ALLEN, and the Rev. E. COLLIER, late missionary in Honduras. The collection, including the produce of a missionary box, and donations received from friends of Grampound and its vicinity, amounted to an increase of GBP2 over the receipts of last year. DONATION TO THE TRURO INSTITUTION - Mr. J. PALMER BUDD, of Ystalyfera Iron Works, Swansea, in addition to his former contributions to the institutions of Truro, has given the sum of GBP20 towards the funds now being formed by the committee of the Truro Institution, for the improvement of the library, and has promised his further help if it should be needed. COUNTY MAGISTRATE - At an adjourned Quarter Sessions of the Peach, held at St. Austell on Friday the 30th ult., WILLIAM SLOGGATT ROSVEAR, Esq., of Boscastle, too the oaths and qualified as a magistrate for this county. BRIGADIER POLWHELE - We understand the health of Brigadier Polwhele, brother of Colonel Polwhele, of Polwhele, near Truro, who has for nearly forty years past been serving his country in India, had very much broken up during the last few months by incessant anxiety and fatigue. Our readers will remember that the brigadier was lately superseded from the command of the brigade, and it was supposed by many that some disgrace was attached to this; but it does not appear to have been the case. The brigade consisted entirely of Sepoys, who were disarmed some time since, and the brigadier has since been appointed full colonel of another regiment. After so many years service, it is quote optional with him to retire on the pay of GBP1000 a year, with the rank of major-general in the army. EAST INDIA SERVICE - Captain DARKE, son of Mr. Darke, of Grampound, has been appointed commander of the Hon. Company's steamer, "High Lindsay." A paper published at Kurrachee says:- This naval officer has done good service with his vessel throughout the Persian war, and is well entitled to the promotion now conferred upon him. ST. IVES - In consequence of the increased population of this town and parish, it is thought necessary to have an additional police force, and it is very likely this borough will be supplied from the county establishment. PORT OF ST. Ives - The mast and rigging belonging to the "Mary Welch," of this port, which was wrecked on the Stones three weeks since, was towed in here by the pilot-boats on Tuesday last. Two men, supposed to have been part of the crew of the unfortunate vessel, have been washed on shore near Portreath. EARLY CLOSING - At a meeting of the drapers of St. Austell, it was resolved that besides closing their shops early on the first four days of the week, they would close on the Friday and Saturday evenings at nine o'clock during the winter months, and at ten in the summer. We should be glad to hear that the example is followed by the other trades in that town. STANNARIES COURT - On Wednesday last, in the case of PARMER and OTHERS v. HODGE, (Wheal Wrey and Julia Mine) a creditors' petition for GBP36. 13s. 1d., Mr. CHILCOTT obtained a decree for payment in seven days. In STEPHENS and ANOTHER v. HODGE, (Wheal Wrey and Julia) a similar petition for GBP14. 8s., Mr. Chilcott obtained a decree for payment in seven days. CHARGE OF WRECKING - At The east Penwith Petty Sessions, held on Tuesday last, before the Rev. U. TONKIN, Mr. R. DAVEY, M.P., Mr. REYNOLDS, Mr. MAGOR, and the Rev. T. PASCOE, magistrates, JOHN SYMONS, JAMES LAITY, JANE GREEN, THOMAS CARTER, JAMES WILLS, CHARLOTTE GILBERT, and PETER WILLIAMS, all of Perranuthnoe, were charged with having, on the 8th of October, unlawfully carried away portions of certain wreck; and Williams was further charged with impeding the saving of the wreck. Mr. JAMES PASCOE, of Penzance, appeared for the ~Receiver of Droits, Mr. W. H. HOLMES, (who represented the Board of Trade), and stated that the offence was a very serious one, punishable with a fine of GBP50, to be mitigated, if necessary, by the Bench. The case was proved by the Rev. R. ASTLEY, the rector of Perranuthnoe, who saw a cask floating near the beach, and with the help of a man called Laity, got it ashore, and put it into a cart belonging to a man called SYMONS. It was a 112 gallon cask of spirits, and Mr. Astley intended to place it in the custody of the Customs. A number of people, however, came down, men, women, and children, and made a great noise, and as Symons had some difficulty in drawing the cask up from the beach, and was about to take his horse out of the cart, some one (believed to be Peter Williams) pushed the cask out of the cart. It sprung a leak, and the men and women carried off as much of the liquor as they could with pitchers and cans; one or two of the staves being knocked in with a hatchet. The cask was afterwards handed over by the clergyman to the custom-house officers, but only one gallon was saved out of the 112. Another witness, called WILLIAM JAMES, gave evidence, but very different from his former statements, and the case was only proved against Williams, and the two women Green and Gilbert. Mr. DOWNING appeared for the defence, and called GEORGE HARRIS of Marazion, to give evidence. The magistrates fined Williams GBP5, and the two women GBP1 each. OUTRAGE ON AN INNKEEPER - On Friday the 30th ult., a party of five miners, two of them named Davey, entered the White Hart Inn, Camborne, kept by Mr. REYNOLDS, for the purpose of having refreshment. They asked for a quart of beer which was supplied, and after that two or three more. The two brothers named DAVEY then went into the bar and wanted a dinner provided on the following day for the party, (it being pay day) which however was declined by Mr. Reynolds unless it was at once paid for. At length the hour of closing arrived, and Mrs. Reynolds announced the time, but they would not leave, and eventually Mr. Reynolds spoke to them, upon which they struck him, extinguished the light, and pulled him about and bruised him considerably. He then took a staff and cut one of the Daveys severely, for which the party obtained a summons, and on Tuesday last the case was heard before the magistrates when Mr. Reynolds was honourably acquitted, and Davey and party had to pay all costs. These miners are from the neighbourhood of St. Austell. CAMBORNE AND REDRUTH POLICE - On Thursday the 5th instant, MARTHA MATHEWS, of the parish of Gwennap, but lately living at Tehidy Barton, in the parish of Illogan, as a servant girl, was charged before Mr. REYNOLDS, county magistrate, in custody of Mr. H. MILLER, superintendent of the county constabulary, with concealing the birth of her illegitimate child, on the 10th of October, she having been in custody since that time. She was committed to take her trial at the next assizes at Bodmin. On Friday last, WILLIAM DAVEY, a railway labourer of the parish of Illogan, was apprehended by Sergeant COOMBE, charged with stealing from the standing of Mrs. TRENERRY, in the market of Redruth, on the 30th of October, a pair of high shoes, which were found upon him at the time of his apprehension. He was taken before Mr. Reynolds, and committed to take his trial at the next quarter sessions at Bodmin. FRANCES GLANVILL, of the parish of Camborne, was apprehended by police constable WILLIAMS, charged with stealing from the beerhouse of JOHN THOMAS, of Illogan Highway, a box containing 9s. 6d., the box and money being found upon her. She was taken before Mr. Reynolds, and committed for trial at the next quarter sessions. On Saturday last, ELIZA TRAYS and CATHERINE BROWN, were apprehended by police constable HARRIS, charged with pretending to tell fortunes. Eliza Trays who has lately come out of gaol for a similar offence, was committed for two months, and Catherine Brown was committed for one month. The husband and son of Brown are now undergoing a sentence of imprisonment in Bodmin, for a violent assault committed at Wadebridge, for which they were tried at the last sessions. JOHN THOMAS, a miner, of the parish of Gwennap, was apprehended by police constable PAYNTER, for being drunk and disorderly in the streets of Redruth, at twelve o'clock on Saturday night. He was taken before Mr. MAGOR, on Monday last, and fined 5s. and costs. On Monday last, SOLOMON MARTIN, of Stithians, was apprehended by police constable PAYNTER, on a charge of stealing a donkey from JOHN RICHARDS, of Wendron. Martin was handed over to the custody of the police of the Helston district. UTTERING COUNTERFEIT COIN - On Tuesday last, at Truro, before Mr. BRYDGES WILLYAMS, M.P., county magistrate, PAUL GLAZER, from Berkshire, was charged with uttering counterfeit coin. On Saturday last, Mrs. ANN GERRY, wife of an innkeeper at St. Agnes, gave information to Mr. NASH, superintendent of police at Truro, that on the previous day a man had passed a counterfeit half-crown at her house at St. Agnes, another base half-crown to a neighbour of hers, Mrs. PEDLER, grocer, and a bad crown-piece to Mrs. LANGWORTHY, at St. Agnes. She gave Mr. Nash a description of the man, and in about twenty minutes afterwards, Mr. Nash apprehended him in the Truro market-house, it being market day. He took him to the police station, and Mrs. Gerry, on again coming into the station, identified him as the man who passed her the base coin. Mr. Nash searched him, but found no base money; he found in his possession 17s. 4d. in good silver, besides knives, razors, &c. Subsequently, Mr. Nash found that he had been lodging at the Union Inn, St. Austell Street, where he had slept two or three nights and had left at his lodgings a black leather bag, which Mr. Nash unlocked with a key he found on searching him. On opening the bag, it was found to contain a travelling hair cap, a wig, and one or two other articles, but no coin. The hair cap was so contrived that when tied under the chin, it formed a pair of dark whiskers; and the wig, besides covering the head, (the man having but little hair) cam down round the neck, and the cap and wig formed a complete disguise. The persons who whom the prisoner had passed the base coin at St. Agnes, appeared before the magistrate and identified him, and he was remanded until Saturday next, to await instructions from the Mint. The counterfeit crown-piece was of the date 1819, George III. One of the half-crowns was dated 1834, William IV; the other was of George III., and the three coins were well executed. CORONER'S INQUEST - On the 6th an inquest was held before Mr. GILBERT HAMLEY, at St. Dennis, on the body of WILLIAM COOMB, who died from injuries he received in consequence of some ground fiving way under him whilst working in a quarry. It appeared from the evidence that the friends of the deceased immediately after the accident sent for Mr. TUCKER, of St. Austell, who lost no time in going to the house of deceased, and doing what was necessary, leaving work that if deceased became worse he should be again sent for. Mr. Tucker went on the following day to see his patient, and finding that Mr. NANKIVELL, of St. Columb, had been sent for, left the case in his hands. An order was afterwards obtained from the relieving officer, and the surgeon of the parish, Mr. VAWDREY, then attended the deceased until his death. Both the coroner and Mr. Vawdrey strongly commented on the dangerous habit persons have fallen into in this and the adjoining parishes, of calling in a second medical man to attend a patient without giving him an opportunity of consulting with the surgeon first called in as to the previous treatment; and they stated that the safety of the patient is in every case more or less risked, and the reputation of medical men likely to be injured by this practice. The coroner further remarked, that although in this case he felt convinced the friends called in Mr. Nankivell with a good motive, and that gentleman had no doubt treated the case with his usual skill; still he hoped that in future, if persons called in a second medical man (which they had an undoubted right to do), they would allow him to consult, or at all events, let him know what medicine and treatment he had received from the medical man who first had charge of the case. They jury quite concurred in the views of the coroner. Verdict, "accidental death." COUNTY COURTS OF CORNWALL - The case of J. T. H. PETER, of Chiverton v. WILLIAM PARNALL, was a claim for damages for non-repair to a tenement near Chiverton. Mr. CHILCOTT, for the plaintiff, produced a lease of 2nd January 1834, from W. PETER, Esq., and FRANCES his wife, to THOMAS TREBILCOCK, which contained the covenant to repair. The plaintiff as the eldest son of the lessor sued defendant as the assignee of the lease. Mr. JOSEPH NEWTON proved the defendant had paid rent to him for the plaintiff since 1847, and other witnesses proved that Trebilcock had sold the tenement to one JENKIN, and that Jenkin had sold it to the defendant in 1847, when the lease and some writings signed by Jenkin were handed to defendant. Mr. Stokes objected that plaintiff must be nonsuited because he had not proved an assignment to defendant, as required by the Statute of Frauds. Mr. Chilcott replied that a case of DOE v. WILLIAMS, 6 Barn, and Cress. 41, decided that payment of rent was prima facie evidence of an assignment, and the Judge overruled the objection. The defendant was then examined, and swore that he never had an assignment, but admitted that he paid the purchase money, and since his father's death had received all the profits. His Honor said the defendant had not satisfied him that there was no assignment, and gave judgment in favour of the plaintiff for the damages and costs. The following committals were ordered:- JAMES LAIDLAW v. ANN THOMAS, of St. Agnes; defendant was committed for twenty days for non-payment of debt, 14s. 2d. Same plaintiff v. JOHN SCOBELL, defendant was committed for thirty days for not appearing to summons; debt, GBP1. 0s. 11d. Same plaintiff v. JOSIAH EVANS; defendant was committed for thirty days for not appearing to summons; debt GBP1. 11s. 5d. Same plaintiff v. FRANCIS COX; defendant was committed for thirty days for not appearing to summons; debt, GBP1. 10s. 1d. ELIZABETH BATH v. THOMAS VENTON, of Truro, shoemaker; defendant was committed for forty days for non-payment of debt, 6s. 1d. He had been previously committed for thirty days for non-payment of the same debt. REDRUTH - SNOW v. RUNNALLS. In this case, Mr. Snow, an innkeeper, sued Mr. HENRY RUNNALLS for GBP5, the value of a note which it was alleged had been given to defendant for the purpose of being cashed, and which defendant had refused to return. Mr. Snow was the only evidence in his own case. He stated that on the 3rd of October, he took from his cash-box six Cornish Bank notes and five Helston Union Bank notes for the purpose of getting them changed for the convenience of miners coming to his inn that day to divide their pay; that he went into Mr. Runnalls's shop, and said to him, "can you change me some notes, I want to change eleven, but six are Cornish Bank notes that I can get changed at the bank, and if you can give me change for five Union Bank notes that will be all I shall want." Mr. Snow said Mr. Runnalls took the notes and carried them in doors, and that a few minutes afterwards Mrs. Runnalls came into the shop and handed some change to Mr. Runnalls, which he laid before Mr. Snow on the counter. This change consisted of fifteen pounds worth of cash and one five pound note. Mr. Snow stated that he immediately said, "this is only twenty pounds, I gave you five notes Mr. Henry." Mrs. Runnalls said she had only had four notes given to her, and could only change three. Mr. Snow stated that knowing he had given Mr. Runnalls five notes he persisted in his demand to have twenty-five pounds back again, and that being unable to get them in any other way, he had brought this action. For the defence, Mr. Runnalls said that Mr. Snow, on the occasion referred to, asked him to change some notes which Mr. snow handed to him in a roll; that he could remember nothing of Mr. snow's stating the number of the notes; that as he received the notes he handed them to a servant girl, who handed them to Mrs. Runnalls. This servant stated in evidence that she gave the notes which she received from Mr. Runnalls to Mrs. Runnalls, as she had received them. Mrs. Runnalls swore that the notes handed to her by the servant were only four in number, and when twenty pounds were handed back to Mr. Snow, his words were, "didn't I give you five notes?" and not "I did give you five notes." Lastly a Miss KENDALL, of London, who had been subpoenaed on the case, swore that from an inner room she had heard Mr. Snow ask Mr. Runnalls to change four notes. Mr. H. ROGERS conducted the case for plaintiff and Mr. DOWNING for defendant. The judge occupied about forty minutes in summing up, and the jury, of whom Mr. RICHARD BAIN was foreman, after a very short consultation returned a verdict for plaintiff, with the remark that they did not impute falsehood to any party, but that the jury were of opinion there had been a mistake. Several actions were heard at these sittings in which the clerk of the court, as official assignee of THOMAS ANDREW, an insolvent debtor, was plaintiff. Most of the cases were of many years standing; some we believe, so much as seventeen or eighteen years. The Judge commented strongly on some of the cases, and spoke of insolvent as a man whose accounts were in so disgraceful a state that it was no matter of surprise that he had become insolvent, and who, now that the law had thrown its protection around him so that he no longer had a personal interest in it, was aiding and abetting the debtors of his insolvent estate in their endeavours to evade the payment of their debts; sending them to an impostor who was to commit a fraud upon the court in an informal attempt to obtain for those debtors the benefit of the Statute of Limitations. "I order Andrew into custody," said the judge, "I think the official assignee will not do his duty if he do not report the case to the Insolvent Debtor's Court." In the course of these cases a defendant of the name of BISHOP swore that an informal plea of the Statute of Limitations, which he had entered, had been supplied to him by JOHN MEDLEN, wheelwright, of Redruth, and as several other such please had been served, a constable of the court was ordered to bring Mr. Medlen into court. On his arrival he was asked by the judge whether the papers now produced were in his hand-writing. Mr. Medlen:- Yes. Judge:- Then, sir, I have to pronounce you, in the face of this assembly, a dishonest and mischievous impostor. Mr. Medlen:- No such thing sir, I wont have it so! Judge:- I say you are sir, and I'll show it; you pretended to be able to assist those poor people in their endeavours to plead the Statute of Limitations, which I think in this case might have been very fairly pleaded, and you have deluded them with a worthless paper which is not only useless to them, but is illegal in itself; I order you into custody until I shall have more fully considered this case. Shortly after, another defendant having sworn that she had paid Mr. Medlen one shilling and sixpence for a similar paper, the judge said, that any party requiring it might have a correct paper in the office of the court for nothing, and it was therefore a case of extortion for which the poor victims got nothing useful in return. He had the power of fining Mr. Medlen GBP50, and he should order him to be detained till the rising of the court, that he might further consider his case. When the court rose Mr. Medlen having made a humble apology to the court, and promised not to offend in a similar manner again, was discharged out of custody. BODMIN - Re: JOS. BENNETTS - This insolvent came up for hearing. He was described as having lately carried on business as a grocer and butcher at Camborne, previously of Ballarat, in the Colony of Victoria, Australia, miner, butcher, and boarding-house keeper, and formerly of Camborne, miner. Debts, GBP176. 6s. 1d. Credits, GBP114. 17s. 11 1/2 d. The insolvent was supported by Mr. COMMINS, and opposed on behalf of the detaining creditor Mr. ALLEN, merchant of Camborne, by Mr. JENKIN, (for Mr. ROGERS, of Penryn). He attributed his insolvency to the want of capital to carry on business, and falling off in the same; and the grounds of opposition were, the not paying his creditors when able, collecting debts which had not been accounted for, and concealing property, to substantiate which he was cross-examined for some considerable time by Mr. Jenkin, who failing to elicit anything in support of opposition, was stopped by his Honor, who said that he was not at all satisfied with the opposition, which had entirely failed to prove anything like a concealment of property, although he was not satisfied with the insolvent's conduct in business, and he would therefore order his imprisonment for six weeks from the date of the vesting order (2nd of October). The costs of opposition were allowed, and Mr. Allen was appointed assignee. RICHARD RICH, of Bodmin, mine agent and adventurer in mines, applied for and obtained interim order for protection, and the first examination was appointed for the next court on the 16th December.

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West Briton and Cornwall Advertiser. Friday 6th November, 1857. CAUTION TO BANKERS AND OTHERS - Lost at Truro, on Saturday October 24th, a cheque, on the London and Westminster Bank, London, for GBP8. Whoever will bring the same to Mrs. HEARD and SONS, Truro, shall be rewarded for their trouble. Payment of the same has been stopped. NOTICE - I, STEPHEN TREGEMBO, of Ashton, in Breage, Hereby Give Notice, that I will not be answerable for any debts my Wife ANNA TREGEMBRO, may contract after this date. Signed, - Stephen Tregembo. Ashton, 3rd Nov., 1857. NOTICE - This is to Give Notice, that I, FREDERICK RICHARDS, of Balwest, in the parish of Germoe, will not after this date be answerable for any Debt or Debts my Wife ANN RICHARDS, may contract. The mark + of Frederick Richards. Witness, WILLIAM THOMAS, Balwest, 4th November, 1857. LAUNCESTON - The councillors chosen on Monday last, were Messrs. FROST, DOIDGE, HERBERT, and JAMES. SWANSEA TOWN COUNCIL - Mr. THOMAS BOUNDY, of St. Agnes, was elected a member of the Town Council, for the upper ward of the borough of Swansea, on the 2nd inst., by 258 votes. RELIEF OF THE SUFFERERS IN INDIA - On the recent day of humiliation appointed by her Majesty, on account of the calamities sustained by our fellow-countrymen in India, a sermon suited to the occasion was preached in St. Eval Church, by the Vicar, from Heb. Xiii. C., 3 v., "Remember them which suffer adversity, as being yourselves also in the body." In the evening of the same day, a meeting was held at Mr. THOMAS NICHOLLS's, in St. Eval Church-town, at which the chair was taken by the vicar, and resolutions were passed unanimously sympathising with our fellow countrymen, and their wives and children in India, under the severe afflictions and losses which they have sustained from the rebellion of the native troops, recognising it as a duty incumbent on the people of this country to contribute to the relief of the sufferers; and nominating a committee, to make a collection for this purpose throughout the parish from house to house, the committee to consist of the Rev. JOHN DUNN, and Messrs. RICHARD VEALL, JOHN HELLYAR, sen., PHILIP DREW, JOHN HELLYAR, jun., WILLIAM RUNDLE, JOHN RUNDLE, and JOSEPH VIVIAN. Other resolutions were passed in reference to the subject, and after the meeting a house-to-house collection was made through out the parish, in aid of the Indian Fund, amounting to GBP3. 5s. 4d. ST. ERTH [?] - We have great pleasure in calling attention to the evidence just afforded in this parish, of the high estimation in which a clergyman, who faithfully discharges the duties of his sacred office, is invariably held. The health of the Rev. JOHN PUNNETT, the vicar, having become seriously impaired, and his medical advisers having stated that twelve months' entire rest was essential to a restoration, his parishioners spontaneously agreed among themselves to provide for him an adequate sum to enable him to procure a competent curate during the period in which he would, under medical advice, be absent from his parish, and to this fund the humbler classes of his parishioners claimed the privilege of contributing with their more wealthy neighbours. We sincerely hope that Mr. Punnett may be restored to health again, to minister to a parish of whose attachment he has received so substantial a proof. SURGEON'S MEDAL IN THE ROYAL NAVY - Sir GILBERT BLAIN's medal, conferred once in three years on the surgeon in the Royal navy, whose journal of his practice during a ship's commission, shall be adjudged to be the best, has been awarded to Mr. C. D. STEEL, who has also just received the appointment of staff-surgeon to the Portsmouth division of Royal Marines Light Infantry. Mr. Steel, who is the only brother of Mrs. TREFFRY, of Place, Fowey, served on board the "Cyclops," Captain AUSTIN, during the Syrian war, was at the bombardment of Odessa and Sebastopol in the "Arethusa," Captain SYMONDS; served afterwards in the Baltic, and the "Russell," Captain SCOTT, from which ship he was transferred to the "Conqueror," in which he continued to serve with Captain Symonds and MARTEN, till superseded for his staff appointment. FALMOUTH QUARTER SESSIONS - At these sessions, held on Wednesday last, there were only three persons for trial JOHN JOHNS was acquitted of a charge of stealing about 20s. from the till in the bar of the Spread Eagle Inn. JOSEPH WOOD was found guilty of obtaining money under false pretences, and sentenced to one week's imprisonment. CATHERINE YELLAND was found guilty of stealing a watch from EDWARD GUTHRIDGE, and was sentenced to one month's imprisonment. HELSTON BOROUGH SESSIONS - These sessions were held on Tuesday before E. W. COX, Esq., Recorder, and there was again no prisoner for trial. It is now upwards of two years since a prisoner has been tried at Helston, and some of the rate-payers complain of the heavy annual expense of paying a recorder, clerk of the peace, and other officers connected with the court, as well as the great loss of time they sustain by having to attend four times a year in the capacity of jurymen. TRURO POLICE - On Monday last, before Mr. PADDON and Mr. CHAPPEL, MARY SHORT, of Daniell Street, was charged with being drunk and using disgusting language between eleven and twelve o'clock on Sunday night. It being her first office, she was discharged on paying expenses. On Wednesday, JOHN SNELL, a ship-carpenter, was charged with being drunk and disorderly in Lemon-square [?] at half-past eleven on Tuesday night. The case was dismissed on payment of expenses. He was also charged with assaulting police-serjeant WOOLCOCK, while in the execution of his duty, for which he was find 10s. and costs, or twenty-one days in the house of correction. The fine was paid. On Thursday, before the Mayor, Mr. CHAPPEL, and Mr. PADDON, GEORGE DOBB, landlord of the Seven Stars Inn, was fined 10s. and costs for having his house open, and parties drinking therein, at five minutes before twelve on Sunday night last. JOSEPH EASTLAKE, beer-shop keeper, Carclew Street, was fined 10s. and costs for having his house open, and parties drinking therein, on Sunday morning last, at twenty minutes before nine. EDWARD BARTLETT, tinman, was charged with being drunk and disorderly in the street on Sunday morning last, between one and two o'clock, for which he was fined 5s. and costs. He was also summoned for resisting the police, but the case was dismissed on his paying expenses, and promising not to interfere with the police in future. LISKEARD POLICE - On Wednesday the 28th ult., before Mr. CHILDS, and Mr. BERNARD ANSTIS, JULIA CRAPP, wife of JOHN CRAPP, carpenter, Liskeard, was apprehended under a warrant, at St. Columb, charged with stealing a shawl, value GBP2, belonging to Miss MARY JANE STEPHENS; also with stealing two gold rings, a gold brooch, and sundry other articles, the property of MARY SCANTLEBURY, wife of Mr. PETER SCANTLEBURY, mason, of Liskeard. The prisoner, it appeared, had resided in the house of Mr. Scantlebury a few weeks previous to the robbery. She was convicted, and preferring to be dealt with under the Criminal Justice Act, she was sentenced to four months' hard labour. ST. AUSTELL PETTY SESSIONS - At these sessions held on Tuesday lst, before Mr. E. COODE, jun., Mr. TREMAYNE and Mr. LAKES, magistrates, ELIZABETH ALLEN and MARY ANN LUKE were fined 5s. and costs for assaulting SELINA HILL. CHARLES RETALLACK was charged with assaulting ANNA KNIGHT, and was fined 20s. and costs. SAMUEL KENT was fined 20s. and costs, for assaulting a constable of St. Dennis named JOHN MARTIN, while in the execution of his duty. JOHN BARRETT was charged by Mr. W. H. MITCHELL, of Gorran, with having left his employ without proper notice, he having agreed to work for him during the winter at 10s. per week, and sixteen gallons of wheat per month, at the rate of 20s. per bushel. He was sentenced to one week's hard labour. After the case was disposed of the magistrates expressed their disapproval of the unjust and improper manner of paying labourers their wages partly in corn. CAUTION AGAINST IMPOSTORS - Some days ago, two men called at the house of Mr. LANYON, near Short-lanes-end, about two miles from Truro, and presented a begging petition. Mr. Lanyon is a farmer, butcher, and parish constable, and suspecting the petition was a forgery, he told the men if they would go with him to the police station at Truro, and he found the petition was correct, he would give them relief. They agreed to do so, but when he went up stairs to change his coat, they absconded and have not since been found. They left their petition with Mr. Lanyoun, who subsequently took it to Mr. NASH, at Truro, and Mr. Nash has found it to be a forgery. It certifies under the forged signatures of Mr. EDWARD COODE, jun., and Mr. THOMAS HEXT, county magistrated, that the bearers, THOMAS WHITE and WILLIAM ELLIS, with eleven others, had been wrecked at sea, by the explosion of the boilers of the ship "Thetis;" that they were in the ship's boats twenty-three house, and then picked up by the brig "William," THOMAS STEPHENS, master, who landed them at Charlestown. They depose that they lost property to the amount of GBP360, and then the petition concludes:- "Therefore we, the undersigned, being two of her Majesty's justices of the peace, do strongly recommend their distressing circumstances to the sympathy of the benevolent." The signatures of Mr. Edward Coode, jun., GBP1, Mr. Thos. Hext, GBP1, Mr. Banks, 10s., Rev. F. Todd, 5s, Mr. Shilson, 10s., Mrs. T. Coode, 10s., and many others are then appended. A REGATTA CASE - At the Penzance County Court, on Monday last, a case was tried arising out of the late Pendeen regatta. BENNETTS v. WHITE and EDDY. It appeared that a regatta was advertised to take place at Pendeen on Mid-summer-day. The rowing came off, but the sailing was postponed. A second and third day were mentioned, and when the competition did take place, the afternoon was far advanced and several boats could not get round a boat off Gurnard's Head. An account of all these proceedings appeared at the time. Plaintiff, who represented the crew of the twenty-one feet boat "Stork," contended that it was arranged on the 19th of September (the first prize having been duly awarded) that the "Stork" and the "Borlase" should race again on Saturday the 26th, for the second prize offered to first class boats, and which was GBP2 in each. On Saturday the 26th the weather was so rough that the second class boats could not or would not sail. None of the Committee - Messrs. QUICK, WHITE, EDDY and TREZISE - were present; so that the two boats started themselves. The "Stork" returned one hour and a half before the "Borlase," and on the Saturday week afterwards claimed the GBP2. Mr. DAVIES, who appeared for the two of the committee summoned, viz., Capt Eddy, of Pendeen Consols, and Mr. R. White, of Levant, contended that the sailing had taken place without the sanction of the committee. Mr. White was called and proved this, and plaintiff was non-suited, the costs of defendants' witnesses to be allowed. SCILLY - Among the ships lately wind-bound at this port, was the barque "William and Ann" of Newport, MAGUB master, from Newport, bound to Gibraltar, which put in to stop a leak. The "William and Ann" is probably one of the oldest ships afloat, having been built at Deptford in 1759, just ninety-eight years ago, and was then employed to carry the great General Wolfe to Quebec, where he gained immortal fame and a grave. The "William and Ann" is yet a good stout ship, and is classed in Lloyd's Register Book of Shipping. For the information of the curious in such matters we may just say that the principal dimensions of this ancient ship are:- Length, 109 feet; breadth, 25 feet 8 inches; and depth, 19 feet 7 inches. She has now 575 tons of coal on board, but is not at all deeply loaded, it being doubtless necessary not to press hardly on such a veteran craft. MINE ACCIDENTS - An accident of a very distressing character lately happened at Craddock Moor mine, in the parish of St. Cleer, by which two men, named MATTHEW SKEWES and RICHARD EDDY, lost their lives. These two men went to work on the morning which ended so fatally for them, on the back of the fifty fathoms level in Craddock Moor. They were about to hole a piece of grand in conjunction with two other men named JOHN JILES and JOHN WADDLETON, who were working in a winze above them; the piece of ground which separated the two parties was about six feet through. It is usual to make an agreement on such occasions, to avoid evil consequences. Waddleton went below to arrange as to firing, when it was agreed, as he states, that it should be done simultaneously on a signal being given by the party who were first ready. Those beneath gave the signal, and without answering it the other pair of men fired their hole. The consequences were fatal to Eddy and Skewes, who were both struck in the head by the fragments. Eddy's head was nearly blown off, and the other poor fellow only survived a few hours. STANNARIES COURT - MARTIN v. COCK - Trevone Mine. This was a creditor's petition against the mine for recovery of GBP56. 0s. 8d. Mr. ROBERTS said there had been a decree for payment by consent, and Mr. CHILCOTT, for defendant, would now consent that five per cent. interest be added to the debt. This was agreed to, interest to be computed from the time of expiration of the credit. LEWIS v. BRADBURY and OTHERS - West Crinnis and Regent United Mines - Mr. HOCKIN moved in five petitions by the purser of this mine against fifty-nine shareholders for recovery of calls in arrears. The petitions were THOMAS LEWIS v. JOHN BRADBURY and OTHERS; LEWIS v. JOSEPH STEPHENS and OTHERS; LEWIS v. JOSEPH STEPHENS and OTHERS; LEWIS v. LUKE LUCAS and OTHERS; LEWIS v. CECILIA REEVES and OTHERS; and LEWIS v. THOMAS FULLER. The mine was divided into 3000 shares, and the defaulting shareholders held 487 shares, the costs in arrear being about GBP790. Mr. Hockin had obtained decrees for payment, which had been served by Mr. E. F. HARVEY, by fixing copies to account-house, and sending notices by post to defendants residing out of the Stannaries. Mr. Hockin put in affidavits of service, and non-payment, and moved in each petition for a rule absolute for sale of shares. - Rule granted. FISHER v. STRUDWICK and VIVIAN - Wheal Zion - This was a purser's petition for recovery of calls, in the case of Strudwick, amounting to GBP3. 11s., and Vivian, GBP14. 4s., with costs. Mr. CHILCOTT had obtained a decree for payment, and on affidavits of service and non-payment, he now obtained a rule absolute for sale of shares. POLKINHORNE v. TREVASKIS and OTHERS - North Wheal Gilbert - A purser's petition for recovery of calls in arrear amounting to GBP131. 10s. A decree for payment in ten days had been obtained by Mr. HOCKIN on the 6th of October, and on affidavit of service and non-payment, he was now granted a rule for sale of shares. THOMAS and ROBERTS v. SPARGO - Great Sheba Consols - A creditor's petition by miners for recovery of GBP11. 3s. a decree for payment in seven days was made on the 28th of September. On Affidavits of service and non-payment, Mr. HOCKIN now moved for a sale of materials. Mr. STOKES said he thought the case was settled; he would ask the Registrar not to take immediate possession, the amount being so small. The Vice-Warden granted the decree, observing that if it appeared the case was settled, the decree would of course be inoperative. GATLEY v. THOMAS HOOPER - Wheal Thomas - This was a creditor's petition by Mr. JOHN GATLEY, of Tresillian, against the principal agent of Wheal Thomas, in Perranzabuloe, for recovery of GBP138. 1s. 7d. for materials supplied. Mr. HOCKIN, for plaintiff, said Mr. STOKES had appeared on the part of defendant, and put in an answer denying the debt; he would, however, now consent to a decree for payment. Mr. Stokes said he would consent to the decree, but hoped his Honor would give as much time as possible for payment. Mr. Hockin said his friend's client had had nearly three months for payment; the petition having been filed on the 18th of August; he did not think he had much claim to an extension of time. The Vice-Warden made a decree for payment in a fortnight. FISHER v. HENDERSON - Wheal Zion - A purser's petition for recovery of calls amounting to GBP3. 11s. with costs. Mr. CHILCOTT had obtained a decree for payment, and moved, on affidavits of service and non-payment, for sale of shares. - Rule granted. TOM v. COCK - Trevone Mine - Mr. STOKES (acting for Mr. SIMMONS, solicitor, of Wadebridge) complained that his client, Mr. Tom, had been deprived of the conduct of the suit, in consequence of proceedings taken in the case of MARTIN v. COCK, and that his client would also thereby be deprived of costs. He applied to the Vice-Warden, under the circumstances, to make a special order, so that the cases might be consolidated. His Honor said he would consider the application. Thursday, November 5. - The court proceeded this morning with the hearing of small debt cases, and afterwards with the following action at common law:- SLACK v. RICHARDS - This was an action brought for the recovery of value of shares sold by the plaintiff to the defendant in Trenow Consols Mine. Mr. STOKES appeared for the plaintiff, and stated that it had been arranged by defendant's solicitor (Mr. HOCKIN) that a verdict should be given for the amount claimed, GBP77. 10s. with interest; and that the witnesses who might be on their way from Manchester, and whose attendance could not be countermanded, should also be allowed their expenses. Mr. Hockin having assented, a verdict was given accordingly.

The gin palace system was a reaction to the Beer Act 1830 (GB) which had licensed beer shops with which the old taverns were competing on unfavourable terms. The publicans - and others who bought the leases of failed taverns - built or re-built lavishly decorated and, using gaslight, well lit inviting "palaces". Previously gin was bought and consumed under the dram system - drinkers would go to the gin dram shop and buy their gin to be consumed off premises - at home or in the street. The palaces offered an inviting place for drinkers to buy their gin by the glass to be consumed at the bar on the premises. This is described in Nicholas Mason, ""The Sovereign People Are in a Beastly State": The Beer Act of 1830 and Victorian Discourse on Working-Class Drunkenness" (2001) 29 Victorian Literature and Culture pp. 109-127. By 1835 the system and its results were, as has been noted, described by Dickens in his "Gin Shops" which he later included in Sketches by Boz. It is worth a read. Dickens journalism is as fresh today as it was when first published: http://www.gutenberg.org/files/882/882-h/882-h.htm See: CHAPTER XXII—GIN-SHOPS By late Victorian times the expression "gin palace" was recorded in the Oxford English Dictionary as " A gaudily decorated public house.". Regards