West Briton and Cornwall Advertiser. Friday 20th June, 1856. NEW YORK MIRROR - [Regrets, but only part of the article is available] .....After picturing the infernal schemes and doings of the whites, and the massacres of Indians, he sums up the bloody and shameful results, and says:- "Such have been the results of one of the most unwise, unnecessary, and extravagant expeditions ever fitted out by the United States, and for no other reason than to plunder the treasury of the United States, and to make political capital for somebody. It could not have been projected for the defence of the inhabitants of Oregon, nor the protection of Oregonians in Washington territory, for none resided there. What then could have been the object? Nothing but a crusade against the Indians, and a longing to enrich the country. If such was not the object, Governor Curry, instead of sending his troops against the Indians in Washington territory, and beyond his jurisdiction, would have sent all of them to Southern Oregon, where the war raged, and nowhere else in his territory. The Oregonians say that the war 'is a godsend to the country.' Speaking of the conduct of the territorial authorities in this matter, General Wool says:- "I regret that I am compelled to say that such conduct is too much encouraged by persons holding high offices under the Government of the United States; and because I have opposed this inhuman and barbarous practice, and the wholesale plundering of the treasury of the United States, which there are no circumstances to justify, I have been denounced by the governors of both territories and the Legislature of Oregon." General Wool declares that the Oregon-Indian war, according to the programme of its authors, will cost the United States from 50,000,000 dollars to 100,000,000 dollars, and imprint on the national escutcheon an indelible bloody infamy. Three-fifths, if not all our Indian wars, have been infamous - tolerable nowhere in the sight of eternal justice. It is evident that there is to be no cessation in the bloody game until the last Indian is destroyed. Hounded from their homes by boastful civilisation in the name of liberty, their bones whiten the surface of a continent; and yet even while they crouch for shelter in the gorges of the mountains, the cry of the white man is "Slay - slay the Indian." ROYAL COLLEGE OF SURGEONS - On the 10th instant, among members of the college who having undergone the necessary examinations were admitted licentiates in midwifery, was Mr. JOHN HENRY LUKE, of Stratton. On the 12th inst., Mr. W. G. W. TAYLER [?], of Tywardreath, was admitted to a fellowship of the college. On the 13th inst., amongst those who underwent the necessary examinations and were admitted members of the college, was Mr. THOMAS BOYLE, of Truro, late a pupil with Mr. F. J. SPRY. FALMOUTH POST OFFICE - We understand Mr. NEWBERRY COX, son of Mr. J. D. COX, of Falmouth, has been appointed to the office of Postmaster in that town. TESTIMONIAL TO CAPT. FOX, OF THE SHIP "CHARLES CHALONER." - The ship "Charles Chaloner" belonging to Mr. JOHN GATLEY, of Tresillian, near Truro, sailed some time ago from Truro for Quebec, with many passengers on board from this country; and on her arrival at Quebec, the following very handsome testimonial was received from the passengers by the Captain:- "To Capt. AUGUSTUS FOX, Master of the ship "Charles Chaloner," - We, the undersigned, passengers in the ship "Charles Chaloner," on her last voyage to this port, from Truro, feel it our duty before separating, to tender to you, and through you, to the first officer, Mr. MILLICAN, our most heartfelt thanks for the uniform kindness and attention shewn to us while on board your noble vessel, and for the excellent manner in which we were provided. Every want, every wish of ours, every thing in fact to render the monotony of a sea voyage less irksome was anticipated by you in the desire to make us as comfortable as possible. Believe us, Sir, in our new homes in America, the memory of the pleasant days spent on board your vessel will not easily be forgotten. If it should ever be our fortune again to trust ourselves on the waters of the wide Atlantic, we trust we may always meet with gentlemen as kindly as yourself and the officers under you; and if our voices could only reach our native shore, it would be to advise our friends who intend settling in America, to choose your splendid vessel as the safest and most comfortable mode of conveyance they can find. In conclusion, permit us to wish you and Mr. Millican every happiness and success through life, and with feelings of admiration, mingled with regret at our separation, we subscribe ourselves, yours gratefully, WM. HAMLEY, THOS. BATES, ARTHUR CARKEEK, NICHOLAS GRIEVES, WALTER CURVEATH. On behalf of 128 passengers, by the ship "Charles Chaloner." Quebec, May 27, 1856. THE LATE WRECK OF THE GRIBBON - The Royal National Life Boat Institution have awarded their silver medal to Captain NORCOCK, R.N., and also to HENWOOD and JOHNS, for their gallant conduct in saving the life of the sole survivor of the crew of the ill-fated ship "Endeavour;" and at a meeting of the committee, held on the 5th instant, this special thanks of the institution, inscribed on vellum, were presented to Mr. W. E. GEACH, in appreciation of his valuable service, in causing to be conveyed on a waggon to the scene of the wreck, a boat, hawsers, &c., which were subsequently lowered over the cliff, and made instrumental in the rescue of the survivor of the crew of the ship "Endeavour." TRURO POLICE - On Wednesday last, JOHN McENTEGER, who keeps a beer shop called the Nelson's Arms, Kenwyn Street, was summoned before the magistrates for having his house open, and persons drinking therein, at three o'clock on Sunday morning last. The offence was proved by police constables PRATER and VINCENT. He was cautioned, and fined 20s. and costs. WILLIAM JOHNSON, a travelling musician, who plays the violin at public houses, was charged with having been drunk, and breaking two panes of glass in the house of JAMES ROOKE, innkeeper, St. Austell Street. He was turned out of the house by the landlord, because he was very abusive; he then broke the glass. His excuse to the magistrates was, that he was tipsy and did not know what he was doing. He begged they would be lenient towards him, and having a family, the landlord did not press the charge against him. He was ordered to pay for the damage done, 3s. and 2s. 6d. expenses; and for some other damage he had committed at the police station and the town prison; or, in default of payment, one month's imprisonment. He paid the money, and was discharged. CAUTION TO APPRENTICES - Last week, a lad named COCK of St. Austell, who had been in the Devon and Cornwall Militia, on the regiment being disembodied, returned to his home, when he was recognised by Mr. JOHN MITCHELL, his former master, from whose service he had absconded during his apprenticeship. He was apprehended by the police, and taken before Mr. E. COODE, jun., who dealt with him as leniently as the law would allow, by ordering him to return to his master and serve out his time, or else go to the treadmill. The lad, who had four and a-half years to serve, preferred the former alternative. THE BURGLARIES AT FALMOUTH. - The two brothers, JOSEPH and JOHN BASSET, who ere apprehended as stated in our last paper, for committing burglaries at Falmouth and stealing place and other articles, were charged with the offence on Friday last, before Mr. ENYS, county magistrate, who sat in the Town Hall, Falmouth, which was much crowded on the occasion. They were charged with burglariously entering and stealing from the house of Mrs. RYAN, Berkeley Vale, and from the house of Mr. HALY, at Kimberley Place, in the parish of Falmouth. Witnesses were examined with reference to the circumstances attending each robbery, of which we have already given an account. The articles produced in court were offered for sale at Mrs. REYNOLDS's shop, Old Town Street, Plymouth, and the magistrate complimented Mr. BROWN, who manages Mrs. Reynolds's business, on his conduct in detaining them, and sending for the police. Evidence was given to show that the prisoners had been seen on the road from Falmouth to Truro, and from that to Grampound soon after the robberies. A coast-guardsman called HUGH RENE, said he saw a man pass the prison at Falmouth, about one o'clock in the morning of the 26th (which must have been about the time the burglaries were committed). He thought at the time it was one of the Bassets, but knowing they were transported, and not having heard of their liberation on tickets-of-leave, he could not believe his own eyes. He now believed it was Joseph Basset, who was walking at a slow pace towards the Green Bank; he did not see that he was carrying anything. After the evidence had been given, the prisoners said they had nothing to say; and they were committed, on each charge, to be tried for burglary at the next county assizes. A RUNAWAY HORSE - On Saturday last, as a farmer and his wife, called TREMAIN, of Constantine, were going to Falmouth market, their horse started off near Belmont, and after going about a quarter of a mile, the cart came off the wheels, and Mrs. Tremain was thrown into the road. The farmer held on, and the horse and wheels went down the New Road into the market place; but although it was the busiest time of the day, the moor being crowded, there was only a little boy knocked down, and slightly injured in the arm. The horse and wheels went across the standing and goods of an earthenware vendor, spread out on the ground, and occasioned some damage. The animal then rushed on towards the butter market, but fortunately the posts would not admit of the wheels passing through. The concussion broke one of the wheels, and the harness from the horse and the reins becoming entangled in the horse's legs, he was secured from doing more damage. We understand Mrs. Tremain was much bruised, but her husband escaped with only a slight injury. It is surprising there was so little damage occasioned by the accident. FOUND DEAD - On Friday morning last, the town of Camborne was thrown into a state of excitement by a report that a man had been found suspended to a rope in a cow shed, in a field adjoining Boldevean Lane, near the town. The alarm soon brought a great number of persons to the spot. The body was cut down, and proved to be Mr. BENJAMIN GLASSON, late of the Railway Hotel, Camborne. He was quite dead when discovered, and the body was carried to his house in Fore Street. On Saturday an inquest was held at the Commercial Hotel, when it appeared there was no satisfactory evidence as to the state of his mind when he left the town, and the jury returned a verdict of "found dead." CORONER'S INQUEST - On Tuesday last, an inquest was held (during the temporary absence of Mr. HAMLEY,) by Mr. JOHN CARLYON, county coroner, at St. Blazey, on the body of JAMES STRONGMAN, aged 22 years, who was killed on Monday, in Par Consols Mine, by a hole going off about him as he and his comrade were in the act of tamping in the charge. He was dreadfully mutilated; and his comrade was also very seriously injured in different parts of his body, and lies, we understand, in a very precarious state. Verdict, "accidental death." EXETER DISTRICT COURT OF BANKRUPTCY - Re: ROWE and SON, booksellers and stationers, Penzance. This was an adjourned meeting for the last examination. It will be remembered that at the previous meeting an account was demanded by the attorney who appeared for Messrs. LONGMAN and CO., publishers, of London, who are large creditors, and the last examination was adjourned for its production. Mr. VENN, (of the firm of HEAD and VENN, Solicitors, Exeter,) who appeared for Messrs. Longman and other creditors, said the account furnished was satisfactory, and the court allowed the bankrupts to pass. The balance sheet commenced on the 31st of December, 1851, and concluded at the date of the petition, April 8, 1856. On the debtor side of the account were debts owing, for which no consideration had been given, GBP102. 10s.; amount proveable by creditors holding mortgages, &c., GBP1,278. 0s. 1d.; all other debts, GBP2,360. 19s. 10d. Profits of business in each year on goods actually sold, - 1852, GBP1,135. 12s. 2d.; 1853, GBP1,380. 17s. 9d.; 1854, GBP1,515. 7s. 6d.; 1855, GBP1,344. 6s. 10d.; 1856, GBP337. 6s. Total GBP5, 713. 10. 3d. Cost price of goods sold, GBP4,760. 16s. 8d. Profit thereon at 20 per cent., GBP952. 3s. 4d. Commission on London newspapers, &c., GBP29. 13s. 11d.; son's board, for 3 1/4 years, at 6s. per week, GBP50. 14s.; policy of insurance taken credit for in property sheet, GBP60. Total, GBP4,834. 1s. 2d. On the credit side, were the following items; - Debts owing for which no consideration has been given, GBP102. 10s.; deficiency at commencement, GBP442. 18s. 5d.; goods debts, GBP363. 19s. 3d.; bad GBP53. 15s. 7d. Total GBP417. 14s. 10d.; excess of cost price of property mortgaged or pledged, &c., GBP1,160.; all other property, GBP502. 5s. 6d.; losses, GBP114. 8s. 5d.; trade expenses, GBP635. 0s. 4d.; household expenses, GBP888. 6s. 3d.; interest, GBP513. 18s. 10d.; law charges, GBP56. 8s. 11d.; difference, 9s. 8d. Total, GBP4,834. 1s 2d. The cause of bankruptcy was stated to be want of capital. Among the creditors are Mr. J. JAMES, Penzance, GBP23. 15s. 10d.; Mr. P. POPE, Falmouth, GBP11. 3s.; Rev. R. SCURRAH, Penzance, GBP102. 10s; Mr. G. WEARNE, Penzance, GBP5. 6s. 1d.; Mr. H. WILDMAN, Hayle, GBP5. 2s. 4d.; Mr. A. C. WILDMAN, Penzance, GBP34. 1s. 9d.; Mr. G. ROWE, Penzance, GBP28. 6s. 7d. Among the creditors on mortgage are Mr. JOSEPH CARNE, Penzance, GBP800, - interest, GBP41. 6s. 3d.; Mr. R. THOMAS, Penzance, GBP275; Mr. J. J. A. BOASE, Penzance, GBP152. 2s. 1d. COUNTY COURTS - Helston - At this court on Monday the 9th instant, the following was amongst the cases for trial:- WILLIAM HARRIS and JEMIMA his wife v. WILLIAM GAY and MARY his wife. Mr. YEWENS appeared for plaintiff; Mr. FREDERICK HILL for defendant. This action was brought to recover the sum of GBP10 as the plaintiff's (Jemima Harris) distribution share under her father's (JAMES DOWNING's) intestacy. The defendant, Mary Gay, was the administratrix. The case was partly heard at the last court, and adjourned for the defendants to deliver a residuary account. The case occupied nearly three hours at the present court. Mr. Hill's defence was that the estate had been fully and properly administered. It appeared that James Downing died in the latter part of the year 1850, leaving four children, and that his widow as allowed by the children to retain possession of a leasehold estate belonging to deceased, and also of the goods and chattels thereon. The widow died in the year 1854, and shortly afterwards the defendant, Mary Gay, administered, sold the estate and effects, and paid a variety of debts. Mr. SIMON KEVERN, Mr. RICHARD TREZISE, and Mr. J. C. JOYCE were examined as to payments made to them by Mary Gay, which Mr. Yewens contended ought not to be allowed, as well as some payments as debts due from the mother. Mr. Hill submitted that the corn and turnips which were sold in 1854 could not be considered as the goods and chattels of the father, and the proceeds were properly applied in satisfaction of the mother's debts, but that independently of that, the estate had been exhausted. His Honor said, after such a lapse of time, it was difficult to say exactly what the father's estate really consisted of, but he considered the defendants had made out a fair account to the plaintiffs' case. Judgment for defendant. Falmouth - At the recent sittings of this Court, the following case was heard, concerning the purchase of a share in South Wheal Frances:- M. J. JACOBS v. S. EDMONDS. Both plaintiff and defendant live at Falmouth, and the action was for recovery from defendant of GBP11. 10s., for cash overpaid to him on a share purchased in South Wheal Frances mine. It appeared that Mr. Edmonds informed Mr. Jacobs that he knew of a share for sale in the mine, price GBP330, but if he wished to have it he must let him (Edmonds) know before post time the next morning. Upon that Mr. Jacobs consented to take the share, provided Mr. Edmonds could not get it for less. In the evening defendant called on Jacobs, and said, I have got the share. Jacobs then asked if he had got it for less. He said he had not, he had a great deal of trouble to get it for that. After some discussion plaintiff gave a cheque for the amount; fur finding afterwards that Edmonds had purchased the share on the same day for GBP317. 10s. and GBP1, paid to a broker, he brought the present action for the recovery of GBP11. 10s. which he considered was an overcharge made on him by the defendant. It was acknowledged that shares in the mine had risen in the market, but this did not apply to the transaction. It was also urged that it was not a broker's matter, but an offer made by one friend to another. On the other hand it was stated that on the plaintiff accusing defendant of charging him more than he gave for the share, he offered to take it back; but plaintiff refused to do so, and brought his action. A variety of evidence was heard on both side, and the Judge gave a verdict for the plaintiff for GBP10, the remaining 30s. being allowed for defendant's expense. Redruth - At this court, held on the 11th and 12th inst., a miner of Camborne, called MOORSHEAD, sued a butcher of the same place, named EDMONDS, for recovery of GBP5, for loss of time and expenses, including doctor's bill, in consequence of an injury sustained by the bit of defendant's dog on the 12th of April. The defence was that the plaintiff was annoying the dog at the time. Witnesses were called to prove the vicious habits of the dog, and the judge gave a verdict for plaintiff for GBP3. 10s. and costs. PEARCE v. TREVASKIS - This was a jury case, in which plaintiff sought to recover from defendant the sum of GBP16. 17s. for wages due to him as a clerk in North Wheal Gilbert, in the parish of St. Erth, at 21s. per month. The jury gave a verdict for plaintiff for GBP13. 12s., allowing GBP3. 5s. the amount of a bill paid Mr. WYATT by defendant at plaintiff's request.