West Briton and Cornwall Advertiser. Friday, 13th June, 1856. NOTICE - All persons indebted to the Estate of the late Mr. CHARLES DAVIS, of Tresillian, are requested to pay their respective Amounts to Mr. CLYMA; and all persons having any Claims on the Estate, are requested to transmit the same, in order to their immediate settlement, to Mr. Clyma, Accountant, River Street, Truro. ON DIT - It is reported that a marriage is on the tapis between Sir HUGH MOLESWORTH, Bart., of Cornwall, and the daughter of Mr. PRIDEAUX BRUNE, of Prideaux Place, and niece to Lord CAREW. It is also said that a marriage will shortly take place between Mr. BRIDGES WILLYAMS, son of Mr. Willyams of Carnanton, and Miss WHELER, daughter of Sir TREVOR WHELER, Bart. PERRAN WHARF - The first-born of Mr. MICHAEL HENRY WILLIAMS, of Tredrea, being a son, the place became the scene of much rejoicing and rural festivity on the 5th instant. About seven o'clock in the evening, four splendid arches, with suitable mottoes, sprung up as if by magic along the road from the Lodge Gate to the Norway Inn, and soon after a salute of one hundred and one cannon was fired from the Perran Foundry Company's little park of brass guns. Tar barrels then began to blaze along the valley and on the surrounding hills, which was followed by a magnificent display of fire works. Over the portico of Mr. CARNELL's door was placed the Williams's crest with the initials of the "little stranger" underneath, M. W., and on the Foundry Terrace sparkled through the trees the good old Cornish Arms of "One and All." Both were lit up with gas, and surrounded by laurel interspersed with flowers. Emidy's band was in attendance, and in addition to playing on the stand erected for the purpose, frequently paraded the beautiful walks of the lovely valley. Dance music was agreeably alternated with marches and other selections, and it was enjoyed to its full extent by those present, who could not have been less than from 1,500 to 2,000. The dancing was conducted with much propriety, and those who surrounded them did everything possible to afford accommodation and add to their pleasures. In a word, the general conduct of the people was what all previous experience led those interested to expect, - hearty and somewhat noisy, but invariably civil, orderly, and considerate; so much so, that those who were connected with the management of the amusements must be deeply gratified at the result, and the day will be long remembered with satisfaction by Mr. Williams and his family. ROYAL COLLEGE OF SURGEONS - Mr. JOHN WAY, OF St. Austell, underwent the necessary examination for a diploma, and was admitted a member of this college at the meeting of the Court of Examiners on the 6th instant. PRINCE BONAPARTE - Prince Lucien Bonaparte, cousin of the Emperor, was at Falmouth last week, and took up his residence at Selley's Royal Hotel. TESTIMONIAL TO CAPT. CHARLES THOMAS - At the meeting of Dolcoath adventurers, held at the mine on Monday last, when there was a large number present, it was unanimously resolved, during the temporary absence of Capt. Charles Thomas from the room, that some testimonial should be presented to him, expressive of the respect and esteem of the adventurers; and a handsome amount was almost immediately subscribed by the adventurers present, towards the sum to be devoted to that purpose. We are informed that Capt. Thomas has been forty-one years agent to Dolcoath mine, and that he worked in the mine previously about nine years. On his return to the room, Capt. Charles Thomas expressed himself as being almost overcome by the kindness which had been evinced towards him, and stated that the mine had given him great anxiety, inasmuch as it was principally through his advice, that the workings had been continued. Capt. Thomas also adverted to the usefulness of the man engine, and said it would be impossible to retain able tributers to work in so deep a mine without it. PRESENTATION TO A TENANT FARMER - At the recent annual audit of rents, held at the Trelaske Home Farm, a massive Silver Snuff Box containing a Bank of England note for GBP100, was presented to Mr. THOMAS BAWDEN, one of the tenants, bearing this inscription:- "This box, together with GBP100, was presented to Thomas Bawden by his obliged landlord and sincere friend, EDWARD ARCHER, Trelaske, May, 1856." At the same time, Mr. C. L. RADCLIFFE, the steward, informed him that he had been instructed to remit the whole arrear of rent then due, amounting to a year and a half, and to grant him a fresh term in his estate, (of the lease of which he himself would make him a present); the whole to be regarded as a compensation for the injury and annoyance he had sustained by a faithful adherence to the interests of his landlord, during the suit pending between himself and Mr. RODD, of Trebartha Hall, relative to the lordship of the manor of Treveague. ARRIVAL AT QUEBEC - By the last accounts from Quebec, we find that the "Roslin Castle" had arrived there after a most excellent passage from Plymouth. The passengers, who were all landed in good health, speak in the highest terms of Captain MONDAY, and the ship. CAUTION TO OSTLERS - At the Trecan Gate Petty Sessions, on the 4th instant, THOMAS GLANVILLE and GEORGE GLANVILLE, brothers, the former the ferryman, and ostler at the Ferry Inn, at Bodinnoc, by Fowey, and the latter a farmer of the parish of St. Winnow, were summoned by WILLIAM CRART, proprietor of an omnibus, travelling from Torpoint to Fowey, for stealing a quantity of beans and oats. It appears that from some information given to Mr. Crart, and the fact of the horses of George Glanville being frequently at Bodinnoc, when Mr. Crart's omnibus arrived, and kept for some time in the stable with his, that suspicions were excited, and on reaching Bodinnoc with the omnibus and horses on Thursday the 15th, he was on the alert. As before, the corn and beans which were provided by Mr. Crart for his own horses, were placed in a sack in the stable. Thomas Glanville was in attendance as ostler as usual, when Mr. Crart suspecting all was not right, endeavoured to go into the stable, but was met in the door way by the two Glanvilles, who kept him in conversation for some time, during which the horse of George Glanville (or one which he brought there belonging to his father) was feeding in one of the stalls. Crart subsequently pretended to leave, and on returning almost immediately afterwards found the Glanvilles coming out with the horse, upon which he went into the stall whence the horse had been removed and found in the manger a quantity of beans with some oats, which exactly corresponded with the sample in his sack. Several witnesses were examined in support of the complaint. The bench, after a patient hearing of several hours, found both accused guilty, and sentenced them to one month's imprisonment each with hard labour. Mr. BISHOP appeared for the prosecution, and Mr. W. J. SOBEY for the prisoner. TRURO POLICE - On Wednesday last, ELIZA TRAER, was charged before Mr. PADDON, magistrate, with stealing two silver spoons, value 8s., the property of JOSEPH TONKIN, butcher, Bridge Street, Truro. In February last, Eliza Traer was employed at the house of Mr. TONKIN, and one day Mrs. Tonkin missed two spoons. Nothing further was known about them until Tuesday last, when Traer offered them in pledge at Mrs. JAMES's, pawnbroker, Calenick Street. Mrs. James had received information, and seeing initials on the spoons, she detained them and acquainted the police, who apprehended Traer. The spoons were then identified by Mrs. Tonkin, and the prisoner was committed for trial. BURGLARIES AT FALMOUTH BY TICKET-OF-LEAVE MEN - In our paper of the 30th ult., we gave an account of burglaries perpetrated at Falmouth, in the house of Capt. HILL, R.N., Woodlane Terrace, and in the house of Mrs. RYAN, Berkeley Vale. A quantity of plate, spoons, and other articles were stolen on the occasion referred to Superintendent JULYAN, of the Falmouth police, communicated with Mr. NASH, police-superintendent at Truro, and efforts were made to discover the robbers. Suspicion fell upon two brothers, called JOSEPH and JOHN BASSET, who formerly lived in the parish of Falmouth, and whose father now lives at Truro. It was ascertained that the two Bassets had been seen, on the morning of the 26th [?] ult. soon after the robberies, on the road between Falmouth and Truro; and a few days after, some silver articles were offered for sale at Plymouth, at Mrs. REYNOLDS's, jeweller. One man entered the shop and offered the articles, whilst another stood outside. The shopman Mr. E. BROWN, had suspicion that the things were stolen, and in consequence detained them, and sent for the police. Through some mishap, it was twenty minutes before the policeman arrived, and in the interim the man in the shop held up his fist against Brown, and demanded the plate to be given back to him. Finding he could not obtain it, he made off, and was out of sight when the police came. Information having previously been sent to the Plymouth police, they now forwarded to the superintendent at Falmouth a description of the man who had offered the articles for sale at Plymouth. Nothing more was seen of him and his companion until between twelve and one o'clock in the morning of the 4th instant, when Mr. NASH and police constable PAPPIN, being on the watch at Truro, saw Joseph and John Basset enter the town, coming by way of the High Cross and King Street, and entering their father's house in Blee's Court, Boscawen Street. They went in after them and took them into custody. At the police station, the prisoners said they were ticket-of-leave men, but when asked by Mr. Nash, they failed to produce their licence. He found in their possession a paper bag, marked "Furniss St. Austell," which had contained biscuits, and he thus traced that they had come through St. Austell. They were taken before the Mayor on Wednesday morning, and remanded on suspicion. Mr. Nash then communicated with Mr. JULYAN, and in consequence the shopman at Plymouth was sent for, and on arriving at Truro, identified the Bassets as the men who were in company, and offered the articles for sale. They have since been conveyed to Falmouth, when the evidence against them is to be heard by the magistrates on Friday. It appears that the two Bassets were convicted of burglary at Falmouth, on the 4th of April, 1853, and sentenced to seven years' transportation. They were liberated from Portland prison on a ticket-of-leave, on the 14th of May, 1856, so that only ten days intervened before they recommenced their former career of crime. A JUVENILE ROGUE - A few days ago, a boy called STANLEY, son of MATTHEW STANLEY, labourer, who had been employed by Mr. HENDY, of Trethurffe [?], Ladock, went into a field, and on returning said he had found in the river two dozen white-handled forks. He told his father of this, and other people. Mr. Hendy, however, subsequently discovered that he had lost forks of that description, and the boy, on being questioned, confessed that he had stolen them. DISGRACEFUL SCENE IN ST. AUSTELL MARKET - On Friday last, two women, one called COUCH, of Roche, and the other SEARLE, of St. Mewan, between whom some jealousy had arisen, met in the market house, when the latter went up and gave the former a blow in the face, which she returned, and they then attached each other's bonnets, and a battle ensued, but Couch was too good a match for her antagonist, who soon found herself floored and but for the timely arrival of the police, worse consequences might have happened. ACCIDENT AT WHEAL SETON - On Wednesday the 4th instant, two men, named JAMES PRISK and THOMAS RULE, working in one of the levels in Wheal Seton, fired a hole and it appears the fuse missed fire to the charge. They waited about a quarter of an hour, and then proceeded to pick out the charge, when in doing so it suddenly exploded. Rule was severely injured in both eyes, and Prisk, in addition to both eyes being severely burnt, had received such injury to his left hand that it was requisite to amputate it at the wrist the same evening. They were promptly attended by Messrs. HUTCHINSON and JAMES, and are both going on favourably. CORONERS' INQUESTS - The following inquests have been held before Mr. JOHN CARLYON, county coroner:- On the 5th instant, at the White Hart Inn, Truro, on the body of ELIZABETH TIPPETT, aged three months, who was found dead in bed, by her mother when she awoke that morning. Mr. LEVERTON, surgeon, was of opinion that the deceased had died from want of sufficient air to support respiration, in consequence of being too closely covered with bed cloths; and the jury returned a verdict accordingly. On Monday last, at Trehaddle, in the parish of Gwennap, on the body of TABITHA TAYLOR, widow, aged 64 years, who died by the side of the road as she was returning home from St. Day market last Saturday afternoon. The deceased had been a remarkably healthy person all her life, and it appeared that after finishing her work on Saturday, she went to St. Day market to make a few purchases, apparently in her usual health. On her way home about five o'clock, she complained of feeling very sick, and sat down by the side of the road, when two women who were passing saw her. One of them remarked she was looking very yellow as if she had the jaundice, and whilst they were talking about the best remedy for that complaint she suddenly expired. The jury after hearing the evidence of Mr. G. MICHELL, surgeon, St. Day, returned a verdict of death from apoplexy. The following inquests have been held before Mr. HICHENS, county coroner:- On the 9th instant, at Leeds Town, in the parish of Crowan, on the body of JOHN JENKIN, the younger, aged about eight years. The deceased, on Friday last, accompanied his brother, EDWARD POOLEY JENKIN (who is a butcher), to the market at Wendron Churchtown, and from thence at Porkellis, in the same parish, and left the latter place to return home between ten and eleven o'clock at night in a light one horse cart which the brother drove. The deceased was lying in the bottom of the car on the near side, and when near to Praze-an-beeble, and as the horse was trotting at, as the brother supposed, about six miles per hour, the further wheel passed over a rock or stone, lifting the wheel from six to eight inches from the ground. The brother did not for a moment suppose that anything had happened to the deceased from the jerk, but on looking round shortly after he found him wanting. He immediately stopped the cart, and went in search of him, and found him lying in the road about twelve paces from the spot where the car had passed over the stone. When taken up, he was speechless and senseless, and was bleeding profusely from injuries to his head. He was carried to Mr. POOLEY's Inn at Praze, where he died very shortly after. Verdict, "accidental death." On the 11th, at the Lizard, in the parish of Landewednack, on the body of RICHARD JOSE, aged about four years. The deceased was playing with a neighbour's child of about the same age on Monday last, the former dipping up water from a well and bringing it to the other who was wetting earth with it in a pit, which they had dug in their play. The deceased went to the well for more water, and not returning to his companion, the other little boy went after him, and found him in the well. He thereupon ran to his father and told him of it, who with all speed went to the well and took the deceased out; life however was extinct, and though means were used to endeavour to resuscitate the child, they were unavailing. Verdict, "accidental death." PADSTOW PEACE DEMONSTRATION - Thursday the 5th instant was held as a general holiday to celebrate the event of the close of the Russian war, and the shops were closed throughout the day. At break of day the gladdened inhabitants were engaged in the erection of tasteful arches accompanied with appropriate mottoes. At one o'clock the respectable tradesmen and merchants partook of an excellent dinner in Broad Street, after which a procession was formed, headed by the Cornwall Militia Band in uniform, followed by two brave tars from the Baltic, attired in the Baltic costume, bearing the British Royal Standard and the French tricolour, followed by the Coast Guard in uniform. After parading the town, they returned to Duke, Middle, and Church Streets, where upwards of 1,000 took tea, among whom were 350 children of the three Sunday schools, and 200 of the aged inhabitants, who were admitted with free tickets, a few of them having now seen three celebrations of peace. The great focus of attraction was an emblem of peace at the head of Middle Street, - a full length figure, representing a French general in uniform, with his arms folded, his sword sheathed, - and by his side a Russian musket and bayonet, taken at Sebastopol, and at his fee a shell from the heights of Alma, wearing a sash with motto "a world united," and over his head suspended the word "peace." The evening was occupied in a street dance, in which all classes united. As night came on, a grand and general illumination delighted all, in which each tried to outvie the other in taste and elegance. There was a magnificent display of fireworks, and midnight closed the pleasures of this day, ever to be remembered as truly emblematical of the glorious event it was held to celebrate. The assemblage of people was upwards of five thousand, and all was in harmony and peace. There was also a dance in the street on Friday night. CORNWALL COUNTY COURTS - Bodmin - In the insolvency case of ABRAHAM CLARKSON, the insolvent came up on an adjourned hearing. He was supported by Mr. T. COMMINS, and opposed by Mr. WALLIS. The evidence of Mr. GEORGE RITSON having been heard, who spoke of the transaction between insolvent and his brother, relative to the sub-contract of insolvent on the railway; and also insolvent's son Mr. Wallis contended that insolvent's accounts were not satisfactory, and he asked for an adjournment of the case till next court, which was granted accordingly. In the case of JOHN NORMAN, the insolvent, who had been imprisoned since November last, for want of funds to pay his attorney, applied for his discharge under the act. He was described as a commission agent, lately residing at Egloshayle. Mr. MILES, the detaining creditor, of Regent Street, London, did not oppose, and the court declared insolvent entitled to the benefit of the act. TRURO - The following was of importance as affecting a dispute about the tolls at St. Mawes. St. Mawes Pier and harbour Company v. BENNETTS; same v. HODGE. These were actions by the Company, to recover the amount of dues imposed by their Act of Parliament, on certain goods landed on St. Mawes Quay. It appeared that the quay at St. Mawes being in ruins, and this being the cause of great inconvenience and danger to the inhabitants and persons frequenting the port, a company was formed who in 1854, obtained an Act of Parliament authorising them to rebuild the quay and then charge certain tolls on shipping and goods, for the purpose of keeping the fabric in repair and paying current expenses and interest upon the outlay. The quay was accordingly rebuilt, and the dues were generally paid without difficulty. But the present defendants refused to do so. Mr. CHILCOTT, for the plaintiffs, having proved the landing of the articles; Mr. MOORMAN, for the defendants, raised a series of technical objections. After a considerable time was occupied in argument upon them, his Honor overruled them all, and, as there were no witnesses for the defence, made orders in favour of the company. Mr. Moorman however, still urging his objections, his Honor said his opinion was against them, and he should not alter the orders; but if he should have any reason to change his opinion by the next sittings, he would then mention it. In the case of RICHARD THOMAS v. JOHN JAMES - a claim for GBP2. 13s. 3d., the defendant was committed for thirty days for non-appearance on summons. There were the following three cases of insolvency:- JOHN TRUSCOTT, agricultural implement maker, &c., Truro. The amount of debts exceeding GBP300, the case was beyond the jurisdiction of the court, and consequently the petition was dismissed. JAMES REED, agricultural implement maker, &c., Truro, and EDWARD PENNA, tailor, &c., Truro, severally passed their first examination, and were ordered to appear on the 4th of July for final order. Penzance - In the case of ARTHUR ROSEWALL, v. JOHN HUTHNANCE, the plaintiff, a farmer, sought to recover from the defendant, who is a miner, the sum of GBP10 for assaulting him at St. Ives, in March last. The case was adjourned for the attendance of Mr. ROSEWALL, surgeon, to prove whether the cut was caused by a stone or the hand. EXETER DISTRICT COURT OF BANKRUPTCY - Thursday, June 5. Re: GILL and EDE, builders, of Launceston. A dividend on the estate of these bankrupts of 6s. in the GBP was declared. Re: EMERSON, Chemical Works, Trereiffe. This was a sitting for certificate. The bankrupt was supported by Mr. STOGDON, and unopposed. The Official Assignee (Mr. HIRTZEL) read the following report:- The bankrupt's balance sheet commenced on the 13th of September, 1851, and extended over a period of four years and five months. In September 1851 the bankrupt shews a balance in his favour GBP660. 2s., and the grater part of this balance is composed of a debt due from Mr. SPILSBURY, which debt with considerable additions still remains due, and now forms the chief asset in the bankrupt's estate. The profits are stated to be sale of 16-32nd shares in Spilsbury patent, GBP4,910, premium received with an apprentice, GBP100, together GBP5,010, and GBP223. 18s. 8d. was entered for an accumulation of interest on a debt due to the estate, for which credit is taken in the debtor's list. The trade expenses are GBP3,963. 11s. 5d.; the household expenses, GBP624. 6s. 2d.; total, GBP4,587. 17s. 7d. The trade expenses contained entries of payments for life insurance, GBP147. 15s.; travelling expenses, &c., GBP1,404. 1s. 5d.; interest paid and owing, GBP1,143. 16s. 9d.; law costs, GBP838. 4s. The household expenses are calculated at a moderate rate. In addition to the expenses are losses on chemical works, GBP2,041. 18s. 0d.; on ditto, GBP1,881. 0s. 3d.; on Mines, GBP2,843. 3s. 4d.; total, GBP6,766. 1s. 7d. The credits on mortgage are GBP5,283. 7s. 1d., and property mortgaged, valued at GBP3,500. The unsecured debts are GBP7,554. 8s. 7d.; and the assets and book debts called good, GBP1,435. 2s. 11d. This forms, as before mentioned, the chief asset in the estate, but it is of an exceedingly doubtful character. A considerable portion of the property valued in GBP532. 19s. 7d. is of a similar description. I have received the proceeds of the furniture and stock amounting to GBP134. 2s. 8d., the chief available asset in the estate. The causes assigned for bankruptcy are "Want of capital to bring patents and mines into productive working; pressure of the money market, which caused the bank to raise their discount, and inability to get capitalists to carry out the patents and mines." Mr. Stogdon said the bankrupt had come into this court with a view of making his estate yield as much as possible to his creditors. He had laboured long and arduously to bring a certain article to perfection, but as yet that labour had yielded but little fruit. The scheme proposed, however, was considered by those competent to give an opinion a most valuable one. The article he was engaged in producing was one of such universal use that it would warrant him in using a great deal of pains and expense about it, and if he should happen to hit the mark, it would be a source of great profit to him afterwards. As a proof that the invention was of value, he would state that one of the creditors for money lent, and who had opposed the bankrupt at the outset, had, now that he had got possession of Mr. Emerson's works, withdrawn that opposition. His Honor said he saw a charge of GBP1,400 for travelling expenses, and asked how it was incurred. The Bankrupt relied that he had travelled in various parts of the country in search of articles to be used in his manufactory. His Honor said that in this case a great deal of money had been spent in speculation, and the question was, whether the business was begun with a reasonable expectation of success. Under the circumstance he should have no hesitation in giving him a first class certificate. Mr. Stogdon said that it had depended on his Honor's decision whether the Bankrupt should get a very valuable situation which he was in treaty about. Of course the situation was now secure to him. He had not mentioned this circumstance before, because it should not in any way influence the Commissioner's decision.