Sorry for the delay in starting this month - rather unavoidable wrinkle in the plans. So to make up for it, there is an extra bit coming re the Horticultural meeting! (will send it tomorrow) As for the news below, personally, during the "peace demonstration", I'm rooting for the goat!! ............................ West Briton and Cornwall Advertiser 4 JULY 1856 LOCAL INTELLIGENCE CHURCH MISSIONARY SOCIETY - The St. Austell branch of this society held its annual meeting in the town Hall, on the evening of the 26th ult., when the chair was taken by Mr. THOMAS COODE, and the meeting was addressed by the REV. WILLIAM HOCKIN, formerly a curate in St. Austell. The meeting was but thinly attended. At its close a collection was made towards the general fund of this society ST. BLAZEY - On Tuesday the 24th ult., (being Mid-summer-day) the aged inhabitants and widows of the little village of St. Blazey Gate were regaled with an excellent tea in the Wesleyan School-room of that village, to the number of from eighty to ninety persons, provided for the occasion by the kindness of some friends. The scene altogether was of a most interesting and pleasing character. After the tea short addresses were delivered, and the meeting having been concluded, the old folks (some of whom had reached the advanced age of ninety years) left for their respective homes in the most social manner highly delighted and cheered by this little entertainment. WITHIEL PUBLIC TEA AND BIBLE MEETING - On Thursday the 26th of June, in the evening, a meeting was held here in aid of the British and Foreign Bible Society, when Mr. WILSON, local agent, attended and related some striking facts of the divine blessing resting on the circulation of the word of God throughout the world. He was assisted by the Rev. JOHN CHILDS, rector of St. Dennis, and the Rev. Mr. YOUNG (Wesleyan-, while the Rev. VYELL F. VYVYAN presided on the occasion. Before the meeting there was a public tea held in the school-room, which had been tastefully decorated with evergreens, interspersed with flowers, the walls being hung with appropriate texts of scripture. The fineness of the weather induced not only the greater part of the parishioners to be present and to enjoy themselves in the grounds of the parsonage, but many from the neighbouring parishes were there also. Nothing could exceed the unanimity and kindly feeling exhibited throughout the day. The collection ! amounted to the sum of GBP 8.6s.1d, after the necessary expenses had been deducted. TEETOTALISM - On Monday last a teetotal festival was held at Mevagissey, when the members assembled at the Bible Christian chapel, and walked through the town, in procession, to a field, where about two hundred sat down to tea. In the evening a public meeting was held in the same chapel, when addresses were delivered by the Rev. Mr. GOOBY, of Portreath, and Mr. THOMAS, of St. Austell. ROUGHTOR PEACE DEMONSTRATION - This demonstration came off on the 24th ult., the day being very propitious for the proceedings. At an early hour in the morning the red, white, and blue flag was clearly to be seen for several miles around waving proudly from the highest pinnacle of Roughtor. Large numbers soon began to assemble to commemorate the peace of nations. Several brass bands struck up about eleven o'clock, and the amusements at once commenced in earnest. These consisted of racing, running, jumping, wrestling, dancing, &c. About seven o'clock a goat race took place, and formed one of the most amusing scenes of the day. The animal had been closely shorn, and at the same time besmeared with an unusual quantity of grease about the tail, the regulation being that he must be caught by that part of the body. At a given signal the goat was let loose, and bounded off in rapid style, keeping the lead of his numerous pursuers by a few yards for the distance of about a mile, whe! n the eager and earnest exertions of the multitude, as manifested by their downfalls, somersaults, and eager attempts to catch hold of the animal's tail, made it to the lovers of sport a scene that will not soon be forgotten. The goat now began to take to the mountains, where for a considerable time he baffled the attempts of his pursuers. He then crossed over the mountain down to the plain, and ran on in beautiful style about half-a-mile, still followed by a numerous company some distance in the rear. He then crossed the river toward Brownwilly, and by this time the number of pursuers was reduced to fourteen, of whom only six were competitors for the animal's tail, which was at length fairly won by FRANCIS TOMS, residing near Camelford. In the mean time the other festivities at Roughtor had been going on with the greatest éclat, and at about half-past eight one of the committee made a short but appropriate speech, and "God Save the Queen" was sung by the assembled company.! At this moment an immense bonfire was lit on the top of Rough! tor, acc ompanied by a display of fireworks, which shed a lurid glare over the whole scene, and the day was concluded with the music of the brass bands, and cheers from the enthusiastic crowd, together with spirit-stirring shouts of Alma, Inkermann, and Sebastopel. DIVERSION AT NEWQUAY - Tuesday last being appointed as a day of amusement, the inhabitants of this place were employed early in the morning erecting arches of evergreens, &c., in the principal parts of the village. The weather being very fine, a great number of visitors were attracted to witness the day's sports, which consisted of boys trundling hoops for prizes, running match by boys under fourteen years of age, climbing a pole for a leg of mutton, running wheelbarrows blindfolded, jumping in bags, &c; also a rowing match with four six-oared gigs. Four small boats afterwards started, rowed by one man each. There was a band in attendance throughout the day, and the amusements were concluded with the flora dance through the village. BAZAAR - The ladies' bazaar, held in the Wesleyan schoolroom, in St. Ives, during the past week, in aid of the circuit funds, realized upwards of GBP 80 [?]. MARRIAGE OF MR. BRYDGES WILLYAMS - The marriage of Mr. E. Brydges WILLYAMS, second son of Mr. Humphry WILLYAMS, of Carnanton, in this county, to Jane, youngest daughter of Sir Trevor WHELER, Bart., of Corss, North Devon, took place at the parish church of Little Torrington, on Thursday the 26th ultime. The day was most propitious throughout, and the sun shone with unclouded splendour on the large assemblage of all classes collected to witness this happy event. The bridal party left Cross House at eleven o'clock, passing through several triumphal arches which had been erected along the line of road, and alighted at the (..)ich Gate, leading to the church, whence a covered archway of evergreens stretched to the principal entrance, and was flanked on each side by a double row of children from the parish schools, bearing banners with suitable inscriptions. The bride, attended by five bridesmaids, viz. the Honourable Adela TREFUSIS, Miss MOLONY, Miss GRYLLS, Miss HUME, and Miss D! RAKE, then entered the church, which was densely crowded, and the ceremony was performed by the Rev. HERVEY WILMOT SITWELL, rector of Leamington Hastings, Warwickshire. On their return to Cross the bridal party partook of a handsome dejeuner, and several appropriate and excellent speeches were made on the occasion, testifying to the high respect and love borne by all to the excellent and amiable parents of the bride, as well as to the loss her absence will naturally occasion. Amongst the company present were Mr. and Mrs. Willyams and Mr. Arthur Willyams, Mr. and Mrs. Wynne Yorke, Mr. Molony, and Mr. Marcus Molony, Mr. Kennedy Erskine, Mr. and Mrs. Moore Stevens, Mr. Hume, Rev. G. de Carteret and Mrs. Guille, Mr. and Mrs. Mackworth Drake, Mr. Wemyss, Mr. Cohan, Mr. Saville, &c,&c. The band of Sir Trevor Wheler's Regiment of N.D. Mounted Rifles was in attendance, and during the breakfast performed several favourite airs with their accustomed ability. The bride was attired in a rich white silk dress, trimmed with Brussels lace, and a veil of the same falling gracefully over a wreath of Clematis and Stephanotis. The bridesmaids wore light blue glace jackets over white embroidered muslin dresses, with long tulle veils and wreaths of white roses and forget-me-nots. In the evening there was a ball, attended by the principal families in the neighbourhood, and dancing was kept up with the greatest spirit until a late hour. PENSIONERS - This body of men, under the command of Captain M'DOUGALL, were called out on Wednesday last, for eight day's training, and have been inspected at Pendennis, by Colonel TRAVERS, from Plymouth, inspector of the western district. SHIPWRECKED SEAMEN'S BENEVOLENT SOCIETY - Mr. LEAN, R.N., secretary to the Shipwrecked Fishermen and Mariners' Royal Benevolent Society, London, has most kindly forwarded, through Mr. RICHARD PEARCE, honorary secretary for Penzance, the some of GBP 3.5s. to the widow and four children of the late Captain THOMAS PERRY, of the barque "Agenoria," of London, who died of yellow fever in the West Indies, having subscribed two years. Also, GBP 2.9s. to the widow and two children of WILLIAM CLARK, mariner, deceased, four years a subscriber. It is to be regretted that so few seamen will pay the small sum of 2s.6d. annually to this excellent institution, which not only assists the widow in her bereavement, in proportion to the number of years her husband has subscribed, but also provides him with lodging, and clothes when cast helpless and naked on our shores and a free passage to his home. CONSTANTINE FAIR - The renewed fair at this place was held on the 25th instant, when a good supply of generally very excellent and useful breeds of cattle, sheep, &c., were exhibited and offered for sale, many of which passed into other hands, particularly those of the butchers from Helston, Penryn, Falmouth, &c. At this fair the quantity and quality far exceeded expectation, so much so that many well supported exhibitions could not boast of better animals, particularly the milch cows. Fat cows were scarce; those brought to this class were not over-fed, but in condition for general market purposes. The annexed list will shew the quantity entered for exhibition, with the names of those to whom the prizes were awarded: Best Bull of any breed, Mr. Thomas STEVENS, second best, Mr. Benjamin PASCOE; third best, Mr. Nicholas REED; nine entered the competition. Best Cow and Calf, Mr. William BAWDEN; second best, Mr. Edward SYMONS; three entered. Best Milch Cow, Mr. Thomas HARVEY, second best, Mr. John MEDLYN; fifteen entered. Best Fat Cow, Mr. Peter COURAGE; three entered. Best Two or Three years old Heifer, Mr. John MEDLYN, second best, Mr. John COLLINS; eight entered. Best Ram, Mr. Samuel RAIL; one entered. Best Hog Ram, Mr. Samuel RAIL; second best, Mr. Thomas BOULT; five entered. Best Five Ewes, Mr. Samuel RAIL; five entered. (Mr. Josiah SKEWES was too late for competition, but his Ewes were very highly commended, being the best in the fair.) Best five Hog Ewes, Mr. Cuthbert TREMAYNE; two entered. Best Two-year-old Colt, Mr. Thomas STEVENS; second best, Mr. Thomas ROWE; se! ven entered. Prizes were awarded to Mr. William BAWDEN and Mr. Oliver TOY, for bringing the most sheep and cattle to the fair. The umpires, who were selected on the ground (Messrs. John ROGERS, J. LOBB, T. BOULT, R. FREETHY, William ROWE, and Henry HOCKEN) did their duty with credit to themselves and satisfaction to all concerned. The sheep shearers executed their business in a very creditable and workmanlike manner. James TRETHOWAN received the first prize, and George OULE the second; Thomas JOSE, a boy under fourteen years of age, who was highly applauded, received the first prize, having sheared a large and strong ewe in thirty-six minutes. After the conclusion of the cattle awards, there was a competition in rope straw spinning; time allowed, twenty minutes. Joseph COUCH spun 110feet 6 inches; James PASCOE, 163 feet 2 inches. The first prize was awarded to Nicholas WYNNE, and the second to Thomas OULD, for excellence of workmanship. The fair was well attended by respectable yeomen and others. About forty sat down to an ordinary at Mr. THOMAS's Queen's Arm’s Inn. After the removal of the cloth, the usual loyal and other toasts were drunk, the prizes declared and paid, and the company retired about six o'clock, well pleased with the day's treat. A very creditable subscription list was opened towards the next year's fair. SAINT AGNES - On Saturday last, the 28th ultimo, between Port Chapel and Towan Porth, the body of an elephant (not full grown) was found upon the beach. From its appearance it was supposed to have been washed on shore a day or two previous. It has a rope about its neck, and the legs tied together. It is now in a state of decomposition. TRURO POLICE - On Saturday week, before the Mayor and Mr. NANKIVELL, the driver, conductor, and assistant conductor of an omnibus, and five other persons, passengers in that omnibus, were summoned for wilful damage to property, by breaking glass in windows in Daniell Street, when they were returning from a cricket match between the Redruth and St. Columb clubs, on the Monday night previous. Mr. ROGERS, of Helston, appeared on behalf of the defendants. WILLIAM SHORT, who lives in Daniell Street, gave evidence that he walked behind the omnibus on his way home; there were eight or ten persons on the top, and he saw one of them try to knock down a sign-board with the branch of a tree which they had on the omnibus. He also, when following the omnibus (at about a quarter past one in the morning) heard glass breaking, and he found, when he came to his own door, about half-way up the street, that two panes had been broken in one of his windows. He said he could swear that it was done from the top of the omnibus, but he could not identify any particular individual as having committed the mischief. Police-constable WOOLCOCK stated that when he was at Redruth to serve the summonses, the assistant conductor said he had heard the glass breaking, and heard some of the parties say they had thrown away all their pence. The driver, RICHARD WILLIAMS, the conductor, JOHN VENNOR, and the assistant conductor, JOHN WILLIAMS, who had been summoned, were now admitted to give evidence, upon which they all denied that they knew anything about glass having been broken. The assistant conductor denied that he had told Woolcock what the latter stated as having passed between them at Redruth. There being no identity of the parties, the bench dismissed the summonses, but still expressed their belief that the glass was broken from the top of the omnibus. (The Secretary of the Redruth Cricket Club writes to us in great wrath to complain of our notice, last week, of the conduct of the omnibus party which passed through Truro at midnight on Monday week. He denies that the windows in Daniell Street were broken by any member of the club, and charges the offence upon "an interloper," adding that the members heard of the affair with great regret, and would "certainly have paid for the glass that was broken, had not their indignation been raised to the highest pitch, in consequence of five members receiving summonses to appear at the Town Hall, Truro, on Saturday last." "The excitement," he says, "was intense, when it was discovered that Mr. NASH, the inspector, arrived here (at Redruth) with blank summonses, and filled them up with the first names he could obtain;" and he hopes, that as the eight persons charged with the offence were acquitted by the Mayor, "the club will be exonerated by the public from abetting or approving such ! contemptible and disgraceful acts as those you (we) represented to have taken place." On this statement we have only to remark, that as the Secretary of the Redruth Cricket Club admits his knowledge of the individual who committed the act which he denounces, the only way to exonerate himself and his friends from participation in the affair, is to communicate the name of the "interloper" to the authorities at Truro. Unless the proper steps are taken to bring the offender to justice, and to repair the wanton mischief that had been done to the poor people in Daniell Street, it can serve little purpose to make an empty display of indignation against the offence. ALARMING MORTALITY AMONG CHILDREN - The western part of the county has lately been visited with a malignant form of scarlatina, which has proved one of the most fatal disorders among children that we can remember for many years. One family near Portreath has lost seven out of eight children; another three, and many two and three here and there, without a single case of recovery from the malignant form. The only remedy the medical gentlemen find to have any specific effect is new barm, given freely internally, and applied externally in the form of a poultice, which has arrested the disorder in many instances before it reached the malignant form. Part 2 to follow