West Briton and Cornwall Advertiser. Friday 18th April, 1856. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN That Mr. FRANCIS JOHNS having been found a Defaulter in his accounts with us, he has been dismissed from our service as Cashier and Clerk, and that for the future he has no authority to receive money or to draw checks or bills on our behalf, or otherwise to pledge our credit. CORNISH and BORLASE, Gweek, 8th April, 1856. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN That the Partnership heretofore subsisting between us the Undersigned, GEORGE SIMMONS and FRANCIS HEARLE COCK, carrying on the profession or practice of Attorneys-at-Law and Solicitors, at Truro, in the county of Cornwall, under the style or firm of "Simmons and Cock," has been this day dissolved by mutual consent, the said George Simmons having retired from the profession. All Debts due and owing to and by the said Partnership Firm, will be received and paid by the said Francis Hearle Cock. As Witness our hands this Fourteenth day of April, 1856. Witness, JOHN HANGER. PENRYN - DR. COPE's ANNIVERSARY - An interesting service was held on Wednesday the 9th inst., in the Congregational Church, in new Street, to commemorate the twentieth anniversary of the ministry of the Rev. Dr. Cope. In the morning, at eleven, a discourse was delivered by the Rev. S. H. BOOTH, of Falmouth. Tea was provided in the afternoon, at the sole expense of Mr. JAMES BAYNARD, for the Sunday scholars; at five o'clock the doctor and his friends regaled themselves in the same manner, and afterwards adjourned to the chapel where an appropriate hymn, composed for the occasion, was sung, after which the Rev. Mr. BAILEY implored the Divine blessing, and Mr. JOHN TREMAIN, who presided, having stated the object of the meeting, requested Mr. JENKINS to present the address of congratulation, which was numerously signed, to Dr. Cope. To this address Dr. Cope replied in words of grateful impost. He adverted to the kindness he had formerly experienced at Launceston and Dublin, and especially at Wakefield, where he was presented by the committee of the Bible Society, of which he had been for some years the secretary, with an elegantly-bound copy of the Sacred Volume in quarto, and a handsome silver cup from the congregation over which he had long and happily presided. Referring to the subjects of his ministry, he stated that he had studied throughout to declare the whole counsel of God among the peasantry in villages, and to the more polished and educated in towns and cities, in the metropolis and in the provinces. The address and the reply were received with evident marks of satisfaction. The Rev. S. H. BOOTH then offered prayer, and was followed by Messrs. DENYER, GREGG, COPE, BAILEY, and BOOTH, who bore their pleasing testimony to the character and conduct of the minister. ROYAL NATIONAL LIFE BOAT ASSOCIATION - At the annual meeting of this institution, held in London on the 10th instant, the report stated, amongst other things, that life boats complete with carriages and their necessary gear, were about to be supplied to Padstow. The life boats in connection with the Institution had, during the past year, been instrumental in saving the lives of seventy-five persons being the crews of nine vessels, from a watery grave. It had laid out during the past year, in building, repairing, fittings, &c., of life boats GBP2,045, and about GBP1,100 on lifeboat carriages, boat houses and rewards - being the principal objects of the society. Its total expenditure had been GBP3,726, while its whole income did not exceed GBP2,935. To meet so large an expenditure on life boats and their appurtenances, the Institution had incurred large liabilities which with a former balance had amounted to GBP3,000. The committee therefore earnestly appealed for the pecuniary aid of the public. TRURO IMPROVEMENT COMMISSION - At the meeting last Tuesday, of the Truro Commissioners for paving and lighting, application was made by Mr. ALFRED TEDDER to be allowed to place a cab on the stand in Boscawen Street. The application was refused, four voting for and eight against it. It is, however, very doubtful whether the commissioners have the power to refuse the licensing of any cab' their powers extending to the laying down of such rules and regulations in reference to the cabs, as will protect the public. It is unreasonable to suppose that they have the power to create a monopoly in favour of any particular individuals. ROYAL COLLEGE OF SURGEONS - The following gentlemen, having undergone the necessary examinations for the diploma, were admitted members of the College at the meeting of the court of examiners on the 11th instant:- Mr. FITZROY PHILIP DRAKE, Grampound; Mr. ANTONY WHITFORD, St. Columb. Mr. JOHN H. TUKE, of Stratton, was admitted a member of this college at the meeting of the Court of Examiners on the 14th instant. IN RE; STAINSBY - Mr. STAINSBY, who had been purser and manager of many mines, and also a large adventurer, appeared at the London Court of Bankruptcy on Monday last for judgment. He[?] had failed for a very large amount, his [......?] between January, 1853 and March, 1855, being GBP84,884, and during some portion of the time when his business was in a failing state, he had to raise money at 20 per cent. The Commissioner adjourned his certificate for one year, and when granted to be of the second class. PENZANCE QUARTER SESSIONS - There were only two cases for trial. JOHN UREN, jun., of Penzance, Mason, pleaded guilty of stealing some lead pipe, the property of the Local Board of Health, and having been previously convicted he was sentenced to four years' penal servitude, the Recorder informing him that his own good or bad conduct in prison would have a great effect in determining the period of his confinement. SUSAN OSBORNE, of St. Ives, and RICHARD CRAFT, of Fowey, sailor, was indicted for stealing GBP14. 9s. 6d., from the pocket of ELIZABETH BERRYMAN, of Penzance, pork dealer, on the 31st of January, and, in a second count, with having received the money knowing it to have been stolen. Mr. ROSCORLA appeared for the prosecution, and Mr. J. PASCOE for the prisoners. The case was one of circumstantial evidence, and the jury having some doubts, returned a verdict of not guilty. The Recorder refused to make any order as to the GBP10 produced in court, which had been taken from the prisoners when they were apprehended at Hayle. TRURO POLICE - On Wednesday last, before the Mayor and Mr. NANKIVELL, GEORGE PLUMMER, beer shop keeper, George Street, was summoned for having his house open on Friday morning at twenty minutes past one o'clock, and for allowing gambling therein. Police constable WOOLCOCK saw a light in one of the windows at the time mentioned, and on going into the garden in front of the house and looking in, he saw persons playing at cards, the landlord being one of them; he saw the game played out, beer drank, and the money lost paid over. The magistrates fined the landlord GBP2 and expenses; the other summons against him for having his house open, was withdrawn on his promising that it should not occur again. WILLIAM TRENERRY, a turner, was charged with being drunk about eleven o'clock on Sunday forenoon last. Fined 5s. and 8s. 6d. expenses. SERIOUS GIG ACCIDENT - On Monday afternoon, between five and six o'clock, as Mr. THOMAS MANN, builder, of Truro, was driving down Lemon Street in his gig, proceeding at almost a walking pace, when about two-thirds of the way down the street, the off trace unhitched and fell down about the horse's legs, causing the animal to plunge and start off. Mr. Mann, in trying to stop the horse, broke the off rein, and pulling them entirely upon the near rein, he brought the horse round against the iron railings in front of the house occupied by Mrs. MUDGE, and the horse came against them with such force as to break out several of the rails from the granite foundation into which they were fastened. The horse fell, and in so doing pitched Mr. Mann out of the gig, and fortunately sent him over the sharp spear-like points of the railings, and he fell inside with his head on the top of the scraper by the door. He was severely cut across the forehead, and bled very much. He was taken into Mr. ANDREW's surgery, and his head dressed, and afterwards he was conveyed home; he is now, we understand, progressing favourably. Mr. KARKEEK, veterinary surgeon, was sent for to look at the horse, which he found was very little injured. The gig also was not much damaged. CORONER'S INQUESTS - On Wednesday the 16th, at Gwennap, on the body of WILLIAM MOYLE, aged 36 years. The deceased was a miner, and was employed last Tuesday as kibble-filler, in the 80-fathoms level, at Carvannal Mine. From the evidence of another miner called STEPHEN SPARGO, it appeared that he found the deceased between ten and eleven o'clock of the morning of that day, doubled up and holding on by the gate which guides the kibble into the plat. He got him back into the plat, and from the account the deceased gave of himself, it would appear that he had gone up to the 70-fathoms level, to see for a pick, and that whilst there he heard the kibble coming down the shaft, and he turned round in a hurry to get down in time to fill it, when he missed his footing and fell into the shaft. As soon as assistance could be procured, he was carried to his house, at Trevarth Lane End, where he died the same evening from the injuries he had received. Verdict "accidental death." CORNWALL COUNTY COURTS - Redruth - EATHORNE v. MOORE and ANOTHER - In this action the plaintiff is a constable of the parish of Illogan, and the defendants two Irishmen; the action was brought to recover the sum of GBP5. 5s. for damages sustained by the plaintiff in consequence of a violent assault, committed on him by the defendants. But it appeared that the case had been adjudicated on by the magistrates at Camborne, and Mr. HENRY ROGERS for the defendants having pleaded the 9th George 4., c. 31, sec. 27. His Honor directed a nonsuit. PATTON v. McKEAND - This action was brought by the plaintiff, a young Scotsman, against his late master to recover the sum of GBP50 alleged to be due upon the following particulars, viz:- Redruth, March 28, 1856. Mr. ALEXANDER McKEAND to R. PATTON. To wages due for travelling for three years and eight months, from the 19th of July, 1852, to the 17th of March, 1856, at the rate of GBP25 per year for the first year, and GBP30 for the succeeding two years and eight months - GBP105. Less clothes bills - GBP55. Balance due - GBP50. Mr. HENRY ROGERS appeared for the plaintiff, and Mr. DOWNING for the defendant. Mr. Downing submitted that from the above particulars, and upon which this action was brought, his Honor had no authority to try the case, inasmuch as the sum sought to be recovered was GBP105, an amount beyond the jurisdiction of the County Court, and he objected to the plaintiff giving his client credit for GBP55, as no amount of set off had ever been agreed to between the parties, and among several other cases he quoted Avards v. Rhodes, 8 Ex. 312, a decision showing that under the circumstances the County Court had no jurisdiction. Mr. Rogers hereupon offered to refer the case. Mr. Downing: No, for the present I shall rely upon my objection. His Honor: if the set off agree to, be allowed between the parties, I have jurisdiction; I can direct the particulars to be altered. Mr. Downing: Certainly, your Honor, but on the behalf of my client I object to the set off. Mr. Rogers: Your Honor, will find it was perfectly understood between the parties. His Honor: Well we shall see, at present I shall not stop the case. Mr. Rogers: I find, your Honor, after consulting my client, that the set off of GBP55 has not been agree to exactly between himself and the defendant, although it is perfectly correct, and therefore if my friend insists I must go to the Assizes. His Honor: If the set off has not been agreed to, it is very clear that I have no jurisdiction. The case was dismissed accordingly. ELIZABETH BRAY and RICHARD MAYNE were severally committed to prison for thirty and fifteen days respectively for disobeying order of Court. ROBERT EDWIN PEARCE obtained his final order as an Insolvent debtor. St. Columb - SOLOMON v. HOCKADAY - This was a claim for GBP8. 15s., amount due to plaintiff for work and labour in Deer Park Mine, in Mawgan, of which it was stated the defendant was sole proprietor. Mr. EDWARD WHITFORD appeared for the plaintiff; the defendant did not appear. On the case being called, the Clerk of the Court handed to his Honor a letter written by a female of the name of Hockaday, bearing the Plymouth post mark, which stated that the summons therein enclosed had been left with her while in London at defendant's house, but that she was not his wife, and did not know where to send it to him. Mr. Whitford stated to the court that the address at which the summons had been served was the residence and place of business of the defendant, and submitted that there was reasonable probability to suppose that the summons had come to defendant's knowledge, in which his Honor concurred, and on referring to the affidavit of service decided on considering the service good. The amount claimed was for ten weeks' work in Deer Park Mine, between October and December, 1854. Plaintiff and three other men had been engaged during that time in driving an adit, but neither of them ever received anything for their work. Capt. JONATHAN STEPHENS, who acted as agent on the mine, was called, and proved the work to have been duly performed. An order was made for the full amount claimed. BREWER v. HAWKEN - This was a claim for GBP21. 6s. 2d., to which the defendant had pleaded a set-off amounting to GBP64. Mr. EDWARD WHITFORD appeared for the defendant, and stated that the only question in difference between the parties was one of account, the dealings between them, out of which the present claim and set-off arose being extended over nearly fifteen years His Honor thought the case had better be referred, and Mr. W. F. GEAKE having consented to take the matter, the reference was accordingly made to him. TREDWEN v. COCKING, plaintiff claimed GBP1. 11s. 6d. for rent of a dwelling-house in Lower St. Columb. Plaintiff stated that defendant had rented a house of him for some time, but that at Michaelmas last he quitted without ever having given any notice of his intention to do so, and the present action was therefore brought to recover the amount of rent which accrued due from that time to lady-day last. Defendant in answer said that on taking the house, he arranged with plaintiff that a quarter's notice on leaving should be sufficient and that accordingly he gave notice of his intention to leave at Michaelmas, to Mr. Tredwen on the 26th of April previous, and he called a person named BENNET, who stated that he had been informed that defendant was about to quit the house at the time named, and he (witness) being at that time about to alter his condition, got a letter written to Mr. Tredwen offering to take the house, and he understood (he could not read writing) that Mr. Tredwen's reply was that he was to have it, for he proceeded to take possession at once, and commenced providing for the exigencies of married life by planting beds of leeks and onions, but he was afterwards disappointed in his matrimonial expectations and so did not require the house. Mr. Tredwen produced the witness's application to take the house with a copy of his reply thereto, agreeing to accept him as tenant, if he could agree with defendant about taking possession. Other witnesses were called, whose testimony tended to show that the alleged notice to quit had been given as stated by defendant, but which plaintiff did not recollect ever having heard of before. His Honor gave judgment for the defendant.