WEST BRITON AND CORNWALL ADVERTISER - NEWS transcribed by Lorena Loubsky 12 February, 1858 . INTERNATIONAL NEWS (as printed: "Ghoorkas" were Gurkhas) . ......... ...forces under Maharajah JUNG BAHADOR. Seven guns taken; two hundred of the enemy killed. Our loss only two Goorkas hilled, and seven wounded. Our forces landed at Canton on the 28th of December. British, 4600; French, 900. On the 29th the walls were escaladed and the heights within the town in our possession by nine a.m. The advances within the city but feebly contested. The damage to the town very small. Capt. BATE, of her Majesty's ship "Acteon," killed. . The Times dispatch states that Sir Colin CAMPBELL occupied Furruckabad on the 3rd of January, and was in communication with Colonel SEATON'S column. On the 2nd the rebels attacked the troops under the Commander-in-Chief, but they were repulsed after a severe skirmish, in which the enemy lost all their guns, seven or eight in number. In the evening of that day they evacuated Furruckabad, abandoning all their heavy artillery. Goruckpore was taken on the 6th of January, by the Ghoorkas under Jung Bahador. The enemy, though strongly intrenched, made a feeble resistance. Seven guns were taken and two hundred men killed. Our loss was very trifling. . General OUTRAM's forces, 4000 strong, continued safely posted at the Alumbagh. The peasantry were beginning to bring supplies into the camp. Brigadier WALPOLE occupied Etawah on the 29th of December. He proceeds to Mynpoore, and thence will join the Commander-in-Chief. . The intelligence from India is generally of a cheering character. The direct roads between Delhi and Calcutta are now open. The Chittagong mutineers were attacked by the Sylhet Battalion near the frontier of Tipperah. The mutineers fled, but were pursued, and many overtaken and put to death. . A bill has been introduced for uniting the Meerut and Delhi divisions to the Punjaub. The Lieutenant Governorship is to be given to Sir John LAWRENCE. . The bombardment of Canton commenced at daylight on the 28th of December, and was continued during the whole of the day and night. The assault, in three divisions, two English and one French, was given at six o'clock on the morning of the 29th. Gough's Fort was taken at two o'clock, and blown up. The Chinese continued their fire from the houses, but the troops were restrained from entering the city. . ADVERTISEMENTS ---- NOTICE. MR. JOSEPH CROWLE, DECEASED. ALL Persons having CLAIMS on the Estate of the late Mr. JOSEPH CROWLE, of Truro, in the County of Cornwall, Draper, deceased, are requested to send the particulars thereof without delay to Mr. F. HEARLE COCK, Solicitor, Truro. Dated 11th February, 1858.   ......   NOTICE. ALL PERSONS having any CLAIMS or DEMANDS on the Estate of Mrs. Thomasine POLGREAN SHEPHERD, late of Saint Allen, in the County of Cornwall, widow, deceased, are requested to forward the particulars thereof to Mr. William HOTTEN, of the same parish, yeoman, sole executor named in her will. And all persons indebted to the said Estate, are desired to pay the same to the said WILLIAM HOTTEN. 10th February, 1858. ......   ST. COLUMB MINOR. EDWARD MARTYN, DECEASED, ALL PERSONS having any CLAIMS against the Estate of the late Mr. EDWARD MARTYN, of Porth St Columb Minor, are requested to send the same to me at my Offices, on or before the 13th days of May next, in order that they may be examined and discharged. And all Persons indebted to the said Estate, are requested to pay the same to me, JAMES WHITEFIELD, Conveyancer, St. Columb; or to Mr. E. A. MARTYN, the Executor, at or before the time above-named. Dated 10th February, 1858.   .....   CHARLES HERON'S ASSIGNMENT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that CHARLES HERON, of Redruth, in Cornwall, Draper and Tea Dealer, hath by Deed dated the Fourth day of February, 1858, Assigned his Estate and Effects to ALEXANDER MAC KEAND, of Redruth aforesaid, Draper, in Trust for the equal benefit of all Creditors of the said Charles HERON, who shall execute the said Indenture within six months from the date thereof, and which said Indenture was on the day of the date thereof duly executed by the said Charles Heron and Alexander MAC KEAND, in the presence of and attested by Samuel THEOPHILUS GENN DOWNING, of Redruth aforesaid, Solicitor. February, 1858 . ............ . LOCAL INTELLIGENCE .   PLOUGHING MATCH. THERE will be a good plain DINNER provide at the GEORGE and DRAGON INN, St. Clement, on the 16th February instant, at Half-pass One o’clock, at 1s, 4d., per plate, servants included. ==== A PRIZE RINGING MATCH. WILL take place at Helston, on EASTER MONDAY, 1858. ------ WATCH LOST. LOST, at Truro, or on the road to Perran Wharf, on WEDNESDAY, February 3rd, a WATCH. Whoever will bring the same to Mr. JOSEPH SCHWERER Church Lane, Truro, will receive 10s. Reward. ==== FOUND, At PLACE, in St. Anthony, in the middle of last week, a Liver and White coloured SPANIEL BITCH. The Owner of the same may have her on paying the expenses. Apply to the GAMEKEEPER at Place. February 9th, 1858. ==== S. FEAVER, CHEMIST AND DRUGGIST, Duke Street, Truro. IN calling attention to the following, would assure the Public that all Prescriptions, Family Recipes, and Orders confided to his care, are dispensed and executed under his own immediate and vigilant superintendence. FEAVER’S COUGH DROPS. — For Colds, Coughs, Influenza, Shortness of Breath, Asthma, &c., will be found an invaluable boon during the winter months, to persons suffering from the above complaints. One dose will afford relief, and in almost every case, perseverance in this remedy will effect a cure. In bottles 1s. each. ===== PURE COD LIVER OIL.—Newly imported from Newfoundland. This remedy is now universally recommended by the Medical Profession, as the only means of efficient relief in consumption, certain cases of Berofuls, and all diseases arising from, or accompanied with, extreme constitutional debility. In bottles 1s. 9d., and 3s. each. Also, Dr. De JONGH'S Norwegian Cod Liver Oil, In half-pints, at 2s. 6d., and pints, of 4s. 9d. SARSASPARILLA. Concentrated Decoction of Red Jamaica.= Prepared from picked root of the best quality. Recommended as the most af?esolous and agreeable form in which this excellent Tonic … ..... TRURO INSTITUTION. — On Thursday evening, the 4th instant, Mr. J. W. R. DICKINS delivered a lecture “On the Life, Times, and Writings of Oliver Goldsmith.” Mr. Donald KING has been obliged to defer his lecture through illness; consequently, on Friday evening, the 12th inst., the Rev. J. INNOCENT will lecture on “AE’sop’s Fables.” .....   FALMOUTH.-This harbour has been lately much crowded with shipping, a large number being foreign vessels of considerable burden. The ship "Northumberland," of London, Gill, master, from Melbourne, for London, out ninety-eight days, put into this port on Monday last, owing to the strong east winds. She brings on freight 48.000 ozs. Of gold dust, and has forty-four passengers, nearly the whole of whom have landed at Falmouth. . EAST LOOE - DEEP SEA FISHING.- Among recent improvements in art is a newly-invented fishhook, which is likely to be of importance, as it is especially adapted to deep-sea fishing, an occupation which has always been deemed worthy of national consideration, and yet it has hitherto been pursued for ages without having experienced an adequate alteration in any of its appliances to add to its success. It appears to be the design of a gentleman of Looe, in Cornwall, named BOX. Its merits consist in the peculiar mechanical application of a double swivel to its top end, which allows it a double revolving action: it is also electro-plated with silver. . It has been employed at some of the chief fishing-places on the coast of Cornwall in which county it was first exhibited, among others at Polperro, where its merits are said to have been thoroughly tested, under the supervision of Mr. COUCH, F.L.S., the well-known ichthyologist. This gentleman having placed it in the hands of some of the most experienced fishermen in the West of England, has from their reports and his own observation, expressed his conviction of its superiority over every other hook for the general purposes of sea-fishing. . The men who have used it appear all to concur in the opinion that when a fish is on it the rotator motion imparted to the hook by the action of the swivel so completely disarms the animal of all power to offer effectual resistance that its capture is almost certain. One of the fishermen is said to have taken thirty hakes with it in succession, without missing a fish. As this is regarded as an exploit hitherto unparalleled in the history of sea-fishing, it may be well to call attention to the fact, familiar to every sea fisherman, that nearly one half of all deep-sea fish which fasten on the old hook either succeed in escaping from it or in carrying it off. . If, with this notorious deficiency of the old hook, the reputed superiority of the new one should become established by further trial, it cannot fail to prove of interest and importance to the public.- Shipping Gazette. . ..... HELSTON.- The heavy rains which fell on Monday night flooded the low parts of the town. The water entered several of the houses, to the great alarm and inconvenience of the occupants, and the lower road was rendered impassable. This state of things frequently occurs through the want of sufficient waterway at the bridge erected by the turnpike trustees some years since, the upper bridge being provided with three arches, while the lower one, which has to carry off an additional quantity of water, has only one. And on occasional heavy floods prevailing, it proves quite inadequate. ..... PENZANCE TOWN COUNCIL.- At a meeting of the council held on Tuesday last, it was resolved to write Mr. KENDALL, M.P., and Mr. T.S. BOLITHO, requesting them to take such steps as they may deem proper to bring the breakwater under the notice of the government and its surveyors. ..... PROPOSED LISKEARD AND LOOE UNION RAILWAY.- Amongst the applications reported to the House of Commons for new railway bills in the present session, is one for authorizing the construction of a railway from Moorswater to Looe, and traffic arrangements with the Liskeard and Caradon Railways. ..... THE NAVY.- We observe in the Gazette of Monday night, the name of Commander Robert TENCH BEDFORD (1848), of H.M.S. "Royal William," Devonport, and late Inspecting Commander of the Penzance district, as being promoted to the rank of Captain. Captain Bedford is a son of the late Captain John Bedford, R.N. ..... APOTHECARIES' HALL. -Mr. Abraham HARIS, off Albion-place, Gwennap, passed his examination in the science and practice of medicine, and received the certificate to practice, on Thursday, the 4th instant. We understand that Mr. Harris, by petitioning to be admitted to an earlier examination than usual, was the first to have passed, of his year of admission, as a medical student at St. Thomas's Hospital in October, 1855. Mr. Harris was an articled pupil of Mr. Henry HARRIS, of Redruth. ..... MEVAGISSEY.-The fisherman at Mevagissey have a number of nets moored in the bay for catching herrings. In consequence of the violence of the weather they have not been able to get to them for some days and without doubt very many of the nets will be lost and destroyed. ..... TRURO COUNTY COURT.- At this court, held on Friday last, one hundred and seven cases were entered, a great number of which were settled by consent, and out of court. . James FERRIS v. George DOBB.- Plaintiff is the landlord of the Seven Stars Inn, in which he succeeded Mr. Dobb, and agreed to take his furniture, &c., at a valuation. Plaintiff employed Mr. John TIPPET as his valuer, and defendant engaged Mr. John JAMES, another auctioner and appraiser, to value on his behalf. The valuations differed considerably, and the two appraisers called in MR. William CLYMA, as a third man to decide the amount. Mr. William Clyma's valuation amounted to GBP 470. Plaintiff took the goods at MR. Clyma's valuation, but now brought his action to recover GBP5 4s. on account of things which he alleged were in the inventory and valued, but had not come into his possession. . The claim of GBP5 4s. was on account of two gig lamps, a pile of dung, and some brandy. Defendant, previous to the court, had deposited the lamps at the Registrar's office; he had also paid GBP 1 7s. 6d. into court, with costs, on account of the dung. The Judge, however, after hearing the evidence of plaintiff and defendant and the valuers, gave judgment for the plaintiff for the full amount of the claim being GBP 4 2s. 4d. Defendant paid into court GBP 1 4s. for the bottles. . With regard to his claim for rent, Mr. Dobb entered into a statement to the effect that MR. Ferris had at first refused to comply with the agreement between them, by taking the goods at a valuation, and entering into possession; but that subsequently, on being threatened with law, he complied with the agreement. By defendant's conduct, Mr. Dobb said he had to remain in possession until the 12th of December, and he now claimed GBP 2 2s. 4d. as rent for Michaelmas to that time. Mr. Ferris said the reason he at first declined to comply with the agreement was because two rooms containing goods were locked when his valuer, Mr. Tippet, and himself, first went over the house. He stated that Mr. Dobb said there was only lumber in those rooms. This Mr. Dobb now denied, stating that he had never told the servant to say so. His Honor after hearing both parties, nonsuited the plaintiff. . The following were committed for disobeying orders of court: - Tristram POWNING v. Benjamin PEARCE; defendant was committed for thirty days for not appearing to summons. W. TEAGUE v. John MANLEY; defendant was committed for fifteen days for non-payment of debt. Thomas HAMILTON v. Thomas DELBRIDGE; defendant was committed for fifteen days for non-payment of debt. . Insolvents. Amos WEEKES, jun., of Probus, innkeeper, had his petition dismissed, the Judge being dissatisfied with some of the insolvent's transactions. Richard HASELWOOD, formerly grocer at Ladock, now living at Falmouth, came up on his first examination. He was opposed by Mr. HOCKIN on behalf of creditors, and supported by Mr. STOKES. The case was adjourned till next court for the amendment of insolvent's schedule. ...... EXCISE PROSECUTIONS. At the petty sessions at Truro last week, James PASCOE, a carrier, was summoned by Mr. James PEAK, supervisor, for using a stage coach without a license on the 28th of November last; and Richard HOBLYN was summoned for a similar offence on the 25th of the same month. They were each fined GBP 5 and costs. ...... COUNTY POLICE. On Friday last, at Truro, before Dr. CARLYON, county magistrate, John MITCHELL, of Probus, was fined 1s. and costs for being drunk and disorderly at Probus on the previous night. . On Monday last, before Dr. Carlyon and Mr. WILLYAMS, magistrates, John KESTLE, miner, of Chacewater, was charged with having committed an assault on Emma LANYON, of Chacewater Hill. It appeared from the evidence of Superintendent JARRETT, of the county constabulary, that he was going to Chacewater on Saturday evening, the 6th instant, and saw the prisoner strike Lanyon; and the prisoner afterwards endeavoured to pull him from the horse that he was riding. He went to Chacewater for Police-constables STEPHENS and HIGMAN, and apprehended the prisoner about two hundred yards from where the assault was committed. The prisoner was very violent, and it took some time before he was secured; whilst doing so, Police constables Stephens and Higman were assaulted by the prisoner, and he had to be removed to Truro in a cart bound hand and foot. . The magistrates, after hearing the evidence of Police-constable Stephens, considered that a gross assault had been committed on the police, and fined the prisoner GBP 10 and costs for assaulting Stephens whilst in the execution of his duty. The prisoner was committed for two months to hard labour in default of paying the fine. ..... TRURO POLICE.- On Wednesday last, before Mr. CHAPPEL and Mr. R. MICHELL, Thomas SNELL, lighterman, Campfield-hill, was charged with being drunk and disorderly in the streets on the nights of the 5th and 6th instant. He was fined 5s. and costs. ..... REDRUTH POLICE.- On the 3rd instant, John VIVIAN of St. Austell, was apprehended by Police-constable GERRISH, charged with being drunk and incapable of taking care of himself. He was taken before Mr. S. DAVEY, and fined 5s. and costs. On the 4th instant, Joseph CARDELL, of St. Columb, was charged before Mr. S. DAVEY, by Police-constable RICKARD, with being drunk and disorderly in the streets. He was fined 5s. and costs. ..... HELSTON POLICE.- On Saturday night, some miners from Breage named DAVIS, JOSE, and ANDREW, with several others, made a most savage assault on the police at the Princes Arms Inn, where the officers had been called to quell a disturbance. Police-constable PAPPIN was much beaten, as well as others who were called to assist. On Monday five of the men were brought before the magistrates at the Guildhall, and fined, with costs, to the amount of thirty pounds. There are others of the party still at large, but it is expected they will soon be apprehended. ..... St. AUSTELL PETTY SESSIONS. - In reference o the cases of Mr. W. ROBERTS, jun., of Mevagissey, noticed in our report of these sessions last week, Mr. Roberts writes to deny that he had any decomposed fish on his premises. He also says:"The committee were opposed to summoning me before the magistrates; consequently there is no imputation attributable to them, but solely to the Rev. J. ALBAN (chairman), the vicar of the parish, in spite of the committee's efforts to suppress it." ..... CAMBORNE PETTY SESSIONS.- At these sessions, held on the 2nd instant, John RICHARDS and James STEVENS, of Phillack, John INCH, of Ludgvan, John MITCHELL, of Marazion, and Dennis CRAWNEN of Redruth, were summoned on the information of Superintendent MILLER, for being drunk and disorderly at the paces named, and were fined 5s, each and expenses. Thomas WEST of Hayle, licensed hawker, was summoned for cruelty to a donkey, and fined 10s and costs. . Thomas HAMPEN, of St. Erth, appeared to a summons for cruelty to a pig, by putting a rope on one of its hind legs and fastening it to a cart, and dragging it backwards on the ground for forty or fifty yards; the case being proved by Sergeant SAMBELS, Hampen was fined GBP 1 and costs. . Benjamin COCK, of Gwithian, appeared to a summons charging him with assaulting Thomas Cock, gamekeeper, on the manor of Tehidy; but the magistrates did not think Cock had proved his case and it was dismissed. . John CHUDLEY, of Penzance, was summoned by the Rev. U. TONKIN for ill-treating a donkey at Lelant, and fined GBP 1 including costs, for leaving his donkey and cart in the streets of Marazion. . Henry HALLOW, of Redruth, plasterer, was summoned by Thomas VIANT, of the same place, for assaulting him by throwing lime plaster in one of his eyes; but the magistrates being of opinion that it was more by accident than with intent, they dismissed the case. . Francis LADNER, of Hayle, was brought up in custody for trespassing in pursuit of game on the manor of Tehidy on Sunday, and fined GBP 1 and costs. ..... COUNTY POLICE, HELSTON DISTRICT.- Benjamin D'AVEY was apprehended for begging at Stythians, and brought before Mr. John BORLASE, county magistrate, on the 3rd instant. A similar charge was proved by Superintendent BRICE, on a previous occasion, and he was committed for three months with hard labour. James UREN, miner, of Gwennap, was apprehended for stealing a fowl, the property of Mr. John JEFFERY, Gwennap. He was taken before Mr. J. Borlase on the 6th instant, and remanded. Thomas HENRY WILFORD, grocer, of Four Hundreds, near St. Day, was apprehended by Superintendent Brice, under a warrant, or committing an indecent assault on a girl, twelve years of age, named Ann DOBB. He was taken before Mr. W. WILLIAMS, on the 8th, and remanded till the 11th instant, when he was committed for trial, for an assault with intent, bail being refused. ..... HELSTON PETTY SESSIONS.- These sessions were held before Mr. POPHAM, (chairman) and Mr. J.J. ROGERS, on the 6th instant. Richard PERRY was summoned by Wm. BENNEY, for trespass, and fined 3s. and costs. There was also another summons against him for an assault on Wm. Benney; this case was dismissed, the complainant not pressing the charge. Elizabeth ROBERTS was summoned by Clarinda GLYNN (two sisters) for an assault, but the case was dismissed. There was no other business of importance. ..... PENZANCE PETTY SESSIONS.- At these sessions, held on the 3rd instant, before Mr. T.S. BOLITHO (chairman) and Mr. John SCOBELL, Mathew MITCHELI, of Sancreed, innkeeper, was summoned on the information of Superintendent Miller, for keeping his open on Christmas day, and fined 2s. 6d. and costs. . John CLEMENCE, Richard OATS, James GRANVELL, John THOMAS, Charles GILBERT, William H. BOTTRELL, and Thomas WILLIAMS, of St. Just, John BENNETTS, of Paul, and Josiah WILLIAMS, of St. Buryan, was summoned by Superintendent Miller, for being drunk and disorderly at the respective places, and fined 5s. each and costs. . Richard GRANVELL and Charles F. BENNETTS, of St. Just, appeared to a summons (defended by Mr. PASCOE) for doing damage to the house of John WATERS, of the same parish; but it being proved that they were at their own house at the time, the case was dismissed. . Grace TREWHELLA, of Madron, was charged with assaulting her son, Thomas Trewhella, a young man, and bound over to keep the peace. Thomas TREGURTHA appeared for a summons (defended by Mr. Pascoe) for assaulting Charles CLEMENCE, of Newbridge, in the parish of Sancreed; the assault being of a trifling nature, he was fined 2s. 6d. and costs. ..... CAUTION TO THE PUBLIC.- Complaints have been made to the police superintendent by inhabitants of Truro, of the careless habit many persons have of throwing orange-peel on the pavement in the Market-house and Boscawen-street. In some towns limbs have been broken through persons falling by stepping on orange-peel; and it is hoped that in future the orange consumers of Truro will be more careful as to where they deposit the peel. ..... STEAMER ACCIDENT, WITH LOSS OF LIFE. - On Saturday the 9th instant, the "St. George," screw steamer, of London, belonging to the North of Europe Steam Navigation Company, Neville REID SAYERS, master, from Sierra Leone and Fayal, with a general cargo, when about fifteen miles from Scilly, burst her boiler, by which Captain Sayers and the first engineer were killed, and one of the firemen was scalded so badly that it is not expected he will recover. The bodies were brought on shore on Sunday, and carried to Warden's Hotel, St. Ives, and it is stated the body of the master is to be taken to Bridgwater. . The "St. George" brought home the masters and crew of four vessels wrecked at Fayal: Capt. DYER, of the "William MORGAN DAVIES," of Fowey, and five men; Capt. William HARVEY, of the "King Alfred," of London, and six men; Captain LUMPTON, of the "Lady Ann," of London, and three men; and Captain Henry RHODES, of the "Allied Powers," of South Shields, and thirteen men; two Norwegians, and Mr. Hall, an English gentleman. ..... ST. IVES.- The French barque "Manis Nicholas," Captain CHAPA, from Alexandria, for Dunkirk, with barley, which was brought in here with four feet of water in her hold and pumps choked, is discharging her cargo in a very damaged state, and the ship must be repaired. ..... WRECK.- On Monday, a top-gallant-yard, belonging to a schooner, was washed into Mevagissey pier. It had been without doubt a long time in the water, several barnacles being on it. ..... ANOTHER WRECK ON THE "STONES" - On Monday morning the mast and boom (black) of a sloop were seen by the pilots standing out of the water over the "Stoners" in St. Ives bay. No one lives to tell the sad tale, and all is as yet conjecture about the lost vessel. The wind on Sunday night was blowing off the shore strong and squally, and the night dark. This is another to be added to the many victims that have perished on this dangerous reef of rocks for want of a light near the spot. We are glad to see that some progress is making towards the erection of the lighthouse on the island. ..... ACCIDENT.- Captain John FaRRAN, late of Mevagissey, and belonging to a Liverpool vessel, was drowned on Saturday night, the 30th ult., when making for Falmouth harbour. He went aloft to take an observation of the lights, and is supposed to have lost his footing, and to have fallen overboard, as he was not again seen. ..... COACH ACCIDENT.- On Tuesday last, the Magnet coach when about a mile from St. Austell, on the Bodmin road, came in contact with the Royal Mail. The latter broke the poll of the Magnet, which was heavily laden, but the only inconvenience sustained was a delay in time, to get another pole from St. Austell. ..... BURSTING OF AN ENGINE BOILER, AND LOSS OF LIFE. - On Wednesday morning, about seven o'clock, one of the boilers at Boiling Well mine burst, and caused sad destruction to life and property. It appears that one of the engineers (William GLASSON) was in the act of blowing off the boiler when it exploded. It being a wet and cold morning, several men, women, and children had resorted to the boiler-house for the purpose of drying themselves, and just as they were about to depart to their work, the explosion, from either end of the boilers, took place, instantly killing William Glasson the engineer, and mortally wounding and severely injuring several others, of whom Mary WEBSTER (whose husband was not long since killed in a mine) and Alice JONES have died, and no hopes are entertained of Peter KERNICK, another of the engineers. Josiah COCK, Thomas COCK, John CARKEEK, Edward TIPPETT, Edward PENROSE and son, &c., though severely scalded, are in a state of recovery. ..... . CORONERS' INQUESTS- The following inquests have been held before Mr. HICHENS, county coroner:- On Monday last, on the bodies of Neville Reid SAYERS, the late master, and John SURTEES, the engineer, of the steamship "St. George," of Newcastle-upon-Tyne, (whose deaths are noticed in another paragraph). After hearing the evidence of John JONES, chief mate, and Mr. H.A. BERKELEY, purser, the jury returned a verdict of "accidental death," observing at the same time that they verily believed it occurred from the generally defective state of the boiler, and gave it as their opinion that the engineers at Sierra Leone were not warranted in reporting that the boiler was in a fit state to proceed on the voyage with. . On Monday last an inquest was held at Penzance, before Mr. DAVIES, deputy coroner, on the body of John WALLISH, landlord of the Globe Inn, who died suddenly on Sunday morning in an apoplectic fit. A verdict to that effect was returned by the jury. ..... SHERIFFS FOR 1858. - Devonshire,- Sir Edward MARWOOD ELTON, of Wedworthy-court, Bart. Somersetshire - Sir Alexander ACLAND HOOD, of St. Audries, Bart. - Gloucestershire - Thomas BEALE BROWNE, of Salperton-park, near Cheltenham, Esq. Dorsetshire - George Frederick WILLIAM MILES, of Ford-abbey, Esq. ..... STANNARIES COURT. The quarterly sittings of this court were commenced at Truro on Wednesday last, before his Honor the Vice-Warden. The following motions were made in equity: BROWNE v. INMAN and OTHERS.Carvath United Mines. . This was a purser's petition for recovery of costs in arrear. On the motion of Mr. HOCKIN, an order was made for personnel service on defendants at their residences in Lancashire an other places out of the Stannaries.  . ELEY v. MANNINI and OTHERS.Carrack Dews United Mines. . This was a purser's petition against C. GURRINO MANNINI, of London, E.C. CHAPLIN, of Sussex, W. PENNELL and Alfred RICHARDS, London, the two latter as assignees of John PAULL, a bankrupt. The petition was to recover for calls in arrear, amounting to the sums of GBP37 10s., GBP2 17s. 6d., and GBP93 15s., with costs. Mr. STOKES had obtained a decree pro confesso for payment in seven days, which time having expired, he now moved, on affidavits of service and non-payment, for a decree for sale of defendants' shares. Decree absolute granted. . GILL and OTHERS v. CHAMPION. United Mines (Devon). This was a creditors' petition by Messrs. Gill and Co., merchants, of Tavistock, against the purser of the United Mines Whitechurch, to recover the sum of GBP 222 19s 9d., due for materials supplied. Mr. CHILCOTT moved for a decree for payment, stating that Mr. Stokes, for defendant, would consent thereto. Mr. Chilcott said he was instructed to request his Honor to name an early day for payment. Mr. STOKES, for defendant, said he admitted the debt, but hoped the court would grant as much time as possible for payment. There had been a running account between the parties; most of the goods were delivered in 1857, and some in 1858, so that the debt was not an old one. The VICE-WARDEN granted the decree, payment would be made in a month after service. . PASCOE v. VERCOE. Duke of Cornwall Mine. A creditor's petition by Mr. William PASCOE, who sued the adventurers for GBP 24 0s, 7-1/2 d., on account of goods supplied. There had been no answer filed, and MR. STOKES, on behalf of the plaintiff, moved for a decree pro confesso for payment, and in default, an order for sale of machinery and materials. The VICE-WARDEN made an order for payment in seven days. . LANYON and OTHERS v. HARRIS.Dunsley Wh. Phoenix. This was a creditors' petition by Mr. John Charles LANYON and others, against defendant as the agent of the above mine, situate in the parish of Linkinhorne. The debt was only GBP 3 2s 6d., for materials supplied. There had been no answer to the petition. Mr. CHILCOTT moved for a decree for payment, or in default for sale. The VICE-WARDEN made an order for payment in seven days. . SKINNER v. PRYOR. West Sortridge Consols. The plaintiffs, in this petition, were Messrs. SKINNER, of Tavistock, who sued defendant, an agent of the mine, for GBP 49 11s. 11d., due for goods supplied. Defendant having filed no answer, Mr. STOKES moved for a decree for payment, and in default for an order for sale of machinery and materials.Decree granted, payment to be made in seven days. . PERRY and OTHERS v. CHAMPION. Tavistock United Mines. Mr. CHILCOTT said this was a creditors' petition for recovery of GBP366 18s. 3d., for goods supplied to the mine. He moved for a decree for payment. Mr. STOKES, for defendant, consented to the decree, but asked the court to give as much time as possible for payment, as the amount was large. Mr. CHILCOTT said the petition was filed in October, when defendant put in an answer denying the debt, by which he gained time; it was an old debt, ranging from January, 1855, to August, 1857. Mr. STOKES said, during that time there had been no doubt been paid money on account, or the supplies would not have been continued.  The VICE-WARDEN made and order for payment in a month from service. . JOHNS v. LYLE. Polgear and Lancarrow Mines. Mr. STOKES for plaintiff, said this was a creditors' petition against the mine on account of goods supplied, and a decree for payment and order for sale had been obtained in the case. The officer of the court took possession on the 24th of October last, and was now in possession, and a small portion of the machinery had been sold, but the engine remained unsold. Affidavits of debts had been filed to the amount of about GBP 400, but the proceedings of the Registrar had been stayed, in consequence of a claim made on the part of Mr. John CHAPPLE, of 19 Great Carter lane, London, who alleged that he was entitled to the whole of the machinery and materials, as he had purchased them two years ago. . He (Mr. Stokes) was first applied to by claimant's solicitor, Mr. Vaughan PRANCE, of London, to make the Registrar acquainted with this claim. He had done so, but as he could not act for claimant (being solicitor for the petitioning creditor), the papers respecting claimant's case had been handed over to Mr. ROBERTS. He (Mr. Stokes) now wished the case to be brought under the operation of the 18th and 19th Victoria, c. 32, sec. 11. . After some discussion between his Honor and the advocates, his Honor made an order, directing that the claimant should appear in person, or by attorney, before him on Monday next, to state the nature and particulars of his claim. The court was then adjourned. . On Thursday the court proceeded with the hearing of small debt cases, of which there were sixteen entered, but only nine for trial. .......................................................... 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