I had a look at the West Briton archives for 1843 http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~wbritonad/cornwall/1843/misc/mar.html and I think this entry may relate to him JOHN TREMAIN, 18, was charged with stealing a pair of trowsers, a pair of boots, a pair of half boots, and a hat, the property of Nicholas MAY, of the parish of St. Austell. Mr. May stated that the prisoner was in his service, and left on the 21st instant. After he had gone, prosecutor missed the things mentioned in the indictment, and sent John HOARE after him, who apprehended the prisoner with the things in his hand. Guilty. A former conviction having been proved, in which the prisoner was sentenced to six months' hard labour, the Court now sentenced him to Fourteen Years' Transportation You may find the earlier conviction by searching the earlier West Briton transcriptions. In the 1841 census, there is a Nicholas MAY at St Austell who has a servant William TREMAYNE aged 10.    There are several entries for John TREMAIN/TREMAYNE  of the right sort of age but you might be able to eliminate some by finding them in the 1851 census on FreeCEN: http://www.freecen.org.uk/cgi/search.pl  Regards, Joy         ________________________________ From: Alan Briant <abri9889@bigpond.net.au> To: CORNISH-GEN@rootsweb.com Sent: Friday, 3 September, 2010 9:58:13 Subject: [CORNISH-GEN] Family Research - John Tremain(e)   I am researching my Great Grandfather John TREMAIN(E). He was tried at Bodmin Cornwall on 22 March 1843 for stealing some items of apparel and was sentenced to 14 years imprisonment. Another prior conviction was made against him, but details are not known. In 1848 he was granted "Ticket of Leave" status and exiled to Van Diemens Land (Tasmania) Australia on the ship "Mount Stewart Elphinstone". He arrived in Hobart Tasmania on 18 May 1848. If possible I would be interested to know his age when convicted and his place of residence in Cornwall together with any other information on him if available. Perhaps Bodmin Gaol and/or Trial Records could be helpful if they could be accessed. I would be very grateful if anyone may be able to give advice and help me in this matter. Yours Sincerely, Ruth Briant, 141 Moroney Street, BAIRNSDALE, Victoria.3875, Australia.  ------------------------------- Listmom:  ybowers@gmail.com or CORNISH-GEN-admin@rootsweb.com Visit the OPC (Online Parish Clerk) web page for transcription information http://www.cornwall-opc.org/ ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to CORNISH-GEN-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Here is another article that I don't understand. What was the Stannaries Court, what does "rule nisi" mean, and what could the case have been about? Would this have been a court in Redruth or Truro? My interest is with Hugh Phillips mentioned in the second case. Was the second item also referring to the Winn & Others v. Spargoe and Others? If so, was Mr. Simmons the lawyer for John Smith and William Richards...and would they have been affiliated with Spargoe and others? And then would a different lawyer, Mr. Roberts have been representing Charles Fox and Hugh Phillips in the same case? west briton advertiser cornwall 1843 NEWS ARTICLE 5 MAY 1843, Friday THE STANNARIES COURT. WINN & OTHERS v. SPARGOE & OTHERS. Mr. G. N. SIMMONS said that this was a case which was heard the sittings before last, when his Honour gave the plaintiffs till the next sittings to amend their petition. That not having been done, Mr. Simmons now moved, on behalf of the defendants, John SMITH and William RICHARDS, for an order to dismiss the petition with costs. Rule nisi granted. SAME v. SAME. Mr. ROBERTS, on behalf of the defendants, Charles FOX and Hugh PHILLIPS, made a similar application. Rule nisi granted. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ This is all very confusing to me and I do appreciate any insight a list member might be able to contribute. Blessings...Meli in Texas

The Stannary Courts were a separate system than the county courts or Assizes and came from the Middle Ages with a quasi-independent system granted to the tin miners and the towns (such as Lostwithiel) where tin was the major industry. In all but the most serious cases, anyone associated with tin mining was governed by the Stannary Courts and Stannary Parliament. It was peculiar to Cornwall and Devon, but the independence and influence waned as the tin mining declined within the last 200 years or so. The UK parliament passed an act abolishing the Stannary Courts in 1896. Rule nisi is a latin legal term. Generally, a rule nisi is an order "to show cause" , meaning that the ruling is absolute unless the party to whom it applies can show cause why it should not apply. David Coppin ----- Original Message ----- From: "Meli" <melibob4@texasbb.com> To: <cornish-gen@rootsweb.com> Sent: Friday, September 03, 2010 2:52 PM Subject: [CORNISH-GEN] Stannaries Court and Rule Nisi > > > > > Here is another article that I don't understand. What was the Stannaries > Court, what does "rule nisi" mean, and what could the case have been > about? > Would this have been a court in Redruth or Truro? My interest is with > Hugh > Phillips mentioned in the second case. Was the second item also referring > to the Winn & Others v. Spargoe and Others? If so, was Mr. Simmons the > lawyer for John Smith and William Richards...and would they have been > affiliated with Spargoe and others? And then would a different lawyer, > Mr. > Roberts have been representing Charles Fox and Hugh Phillips in the same > case? > > > > west briton advertiser cornwall > 1843 NEWS ARTICLE > 5 MAY 1843, Friday > > THE STANNARIES COURT. > WINN & OTHERS v. SPARGOE & OTHERS. Mr. G. N. SIMMONS said that this was a > case which was heard the sittings before last, when his Honour gave the > plaintiffs till the next sittings to amend their petition. That not having > been done, Mr. Simmons now moved, on behalf of the defendants, John SMITH > and William RICHARDS, for an order to dismiss the petition with costs. > Rule > nisi granted. > > SAME v. SAME. Mr. ROBERTS, on behalf of the defendants, Charles FOX and > Hugh > PHILLIPS, made a similar application. Rule nisi granted. > ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ > > This is all very confusing to me and I do appreciate any insight a list > member might be able to contribute. > > Blessings...Meli in Texas > > > > ------------------------------- > Listmom: ybowers@gmail.com or CORNISH-GEN-admin@rootsweb.com > > Visit the OPC (Online Parish Clerk) web page for transcription information > http://www.cornwall-opc.org/ > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > CORNISH-GEN-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message >

Hi Meli - The subject of the subscription was - De Dunstanville Memorial - A meeting of the Committee will be holden (sic) at Monday next, the 11th inst., at Twelve o'clock, at Pearce's Hotel, Truro. W. M. Tweedy, Secretary. Subscriptions are received by all the Bankers in the County, by the Members of the Committee, and by Messrs. Praeds and Co. bankers, London. Amount already advertised - 3,268 - 7 - 6 John Hext, Restormel - 5 - 0 - 0 Rev. D. Jenkins - 2 - 0 - 0 etc. The West Briton regularly kept track of various subscriptions - for individual and/or civic monuments, or community fund raising, etc. - and to encourage others to give money also, they'd publish the names and amounts of contributions. These amounts mentioned were generous, the better to encourage others, so this Hugh Phillips was definitely a person of "respectability", so to speak. This was a list of all the Illogen contributors, it seems. The de Dunstanville memorial was extremely well funded, but unfortunately, the footings of the memorial were faulty, and it collapsed. The committee then tried to obtain more funds, but by that time, other memorials became more important, and the memorial had to be built to a lesser design. Regards, Julia Julia Mosman, OPC for St.Austell,Charlestown, and Treverbyn Website at http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~staustell W. Briton newspaper transcripts at http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~wbritonad Please visit the OPC website at http://cornwall-opc.org > > Hi, Y'all, > > On the OPC site I found the following transcription when I did a search on > HUGH PHILLIPS. [ The gentleman at the bottom of the list.] Can anyone > explain what the subscriptions are for and what the numbers mean following > their names? I am thinking this Hugh Phillips could be my great great > grandfather, as he was from Illogan during this time. > > > WEST BRITON ADVERTISER 08 Jan 1836 > Subscriptions are received by all the Bankers in the County, by the Members > of the Committee, and by Messrs. Praeds and Co. bankers, London. > > Amount already advertised - 3,268 - 7 - 6 > John Hext, Restormel - 5 - 0 - 0 > Rev. D. Jenkins - 2 - 0 - 0 > John Fox, Illogan - 1 - 0 - 0 > Charles Paull, ditto - 1 - 0 - 0 > Gen. Reynolds, ditto - 1 - 0 - 0 > Arthur Trewartha, ditto - 1 - 0 - 0 > Geroge Treglous, ditto - 1 - 0 - 0 > Alfred Phillips, ditto - 1 - 0 - 0 > Joseph Knight, ditto - 1 - 0 - 0 > John Richards, ditto - 1 - 0 - 0 > Hugh Phillips, ditto - 0 - 5 - 0 > > Thanks for any help.... Meli in Texas

Part Two West Briton and Cornwall Advertiser. Friday 9th January, 1852 DESTRUCTION OF THE STEAM SHIP "AMAZON." DREADFUL LOSS OF LIFE - It becomes our painful duty to report the particulars of a most appalling accident. The new Royal Mail steam-ship "Amazon," Captain SYMONS, which left Southampton on Friday, for the West Indies, and the Gulf of Mexico, has been totally consumed by fire; and of one hundred and fifty-nine souls on board her when she left, it is feared twenty-one only have been saved. The "Amazon" left Southampton at half-past three o'clock on Friday afternoon, and in the channel experienced strong head winds and rain. At a quarter before one on Sunday morning, when the ship was about 110 miles south-west of Scilly, a fire broke out suddenly forward on the starboard side, between the steam-chest and the upper part of the galley, and shortly after the flames rushed up the gangway, which is in front of the foremost funnel. The cause of the fire is supposed to have been the heating of some coal-sacks. The discovery was first made by Mr. VINCENT the midshipman of the watch. The boats of the "Amazon" were fitted with iron cranes or crutches on which their keels rested; these fittings obstructed their clearance from the ship, and but for this fatal arrangement the serious loss of life would have been lessened. Captain Symons ordered no one to get into the boats; this order was obeyed until the people saw the flames overpowering the ship. He was last seen with the man at the wheel ordering the helm to be put up so as to keep the ship before the wind: his last words were "It is all over with her." The officer of the watch, Mr. TREWEEKE, (second officer) was walking the bridge when the accident was discovered. Mr. HENRY ROBERTS, chief officer, in his shirt only, was actively assisting the captain; he was last seen going through the companion, down to the main deck, and is supposed to have perished there. Mr. LEWIS, third officer, Mr. GOODRIDGE, fourth officer, and the two midshipmen, some of whose berths were forward, on the port side of the main-deck, were probably suffocated, as were also the chief engineer, Mr. GEORGE ANGUS, and Mr. ALLEN, superintending engineer, (under Mr. SEWARD), as they were seen in the engine room ten minutes before the fire broke out, going forward - there being no possibility of their return. The second engineer, Mr. WILLIAM ANGUS, was on the spar deck between the funnel and the crank-gratings pulling oars and throwing them out of the way of the fire, on the deck, near the boats. After the "Amazon" was put about she went at the rate of twelve or thirteen knots dead before the wind. The two best boats were stowed on the top of the sponsons, where the flames prevented approach. One boat on the starboard side, the second cutter, was full of people when the wash of the sea unhooked the foremost teakle and her stem falling into the sea, all except two were drowned. The pinnace was observed on the port side, towing by the fore teakle, behind the burning ship and as no one cut the tow rope, the miserable passengers, who were all huddled together, were one after the other, washed into the sea. The mail-boat, which was also full, having shipped a quantity of water went down alongside. The scene on deck is described as dreadful in the extreme; when the flames had approached the after companion, two male passengers came up from the saloon, all in flames and running aft, fell on the deck. A tall lady, supposed to be Mrs. MACLAREN, entreated some one to take care of her child, but she would not enter either of the boats. DINEFORD the quartermaster, placed one lady passenger in a boat, but she being extremely agitated, got out again, and although HENRY WILLIAMS, and another, used some force, and begged her to go in, she persisted in remaining on board. The stewardess, Mrs. SCOTT, with her bonnet and shawl on, and something in her hand, first asked Steer to put her in the dingey, and then left for a larger boat; at the time of quitting some of those who yet lived were kneeling on the deck praying to God for mercy, whilst others, almost in a state of nudity, were running about screaming with horror. The survivors escaped in the starboard second lifeboat aft, in which was Mr. NEILSON; one of occupants, MAYLIN, in leaving, pressed his foot through the burning deck, and injured it; two others, WILLIAMS and PASSMORE, had to climb the starboard paddle-box through the flames and smoke - they succeeded after three attempts, and then slid down, hands and face, over the paddle-box into the boat, several went down by the teakles. Two of the watch below, Williams and Foster, had their hair burnt while coming on deck. When the life-boat left there were sixteen on board of her; they heard some one shouting in the water, and threw over a keg and some oars. They then endeavoured to approach, but a sea curried the boat off. They then too Mr. Vincent, Mr. Williamson, Mr. Sisley, and two sailors, from the dingey, and making her fast to the stern, towed after the burning wreck, thinking to save more lives, but the dingey having filled, they were obliged to cut her adrift, and fearing that they themselves would be swamped, their boat's ahead was put to face the sea. Twelve oars were at work, the wind was increasing, and heavy squalls coming on. They saw the ship's gig, full of people, shouting as if for assistance, and at the same time descried a sail standing apparently to the southward: the vessel appeared to pass between the two boats, and after this the gig was not seen; whether she was swamped, or was taken up by the stranger is unknown. The strange vessel came pretty close under the life boat's stern, when all shouted together, and thought they were answered on board, she was a barque, under close reefed topsails, foresail, and foretopmast staysail; her spanker was hanging in the brails as if she was in the act of wearing. Soon after, her helm was put up, and she bore right down towards the wreck, behind which she disappeared. The masts of the steamer went over before four o'clock in the morning, the foremast on the port, and the mainmast on the starboard side; some one appeared at the jib-boom end - the jib was cut loose and was blowing away; her mizzen-mast was still standing, while she was in flames from stem to stern. About five o'clock, when the life boat was passing in a leewardly direction, the gunpowder in the two magazines aft, exploded, and in about twenty minutes, the mizzen having first gone by the board, she made a heavy lurch and went down - her funnels being red hot and still standing. The boat now pulled before the sea and wind, thinking to make the French coast, which was, as they thought, the nearest. Mr. Vincent's monkey jacket being mounted on an oar, was their only sail, and the boat was kept dry by bailing her with a southwester. At half-past ten on Sunday morning they saw a brig, and taking down the jacket they hoisted handkerchiefs fore and aft, for signals of distress; and at twelve o'clock in lat. 48.5 N., long. 5.30 W., they boarded the "Marsden," of London, Captain EVANS, from Cardiff, with railway iron for North Carolina. The brig took the boat in tow with a new 7-inch hawser, but this having got chafed, it broke at 4 p.m. on Monday, during half a gale of wind and the boat was lost. On board the brig every humane attention was exhibited, and affording them as much clothing and comfort as could be produced. Captain Evans landed them safely at Plymouth, from when they were sent to their homes by the Shipwrecked Mariner's Society. The "Amazon" is described as being a splendid vessel, and answered her helm admirably; her machinery is also spoken of in high terms. From the deck up she is said to have been built of pine fir, which, when once ignited, speedily carried the flames fore and aft, and thus led the more quickly to the destruction of this fine ship, and the fearful loss of life among her passengers and crew. The brig "Marsden," Captain EVANS, picked up from the lifeboat the following persons - viz., Mr. R. NEILSON, for Demerara; Mr. T. SISELY, for Chagres; JOHN HAWKE, second class passenger, Vera Cruz; Mr. VINCENT, jun., midshipman; JAMES WILLIAMSON, chief steward; Mr. JOHN DUNFORD, quartermaster; W. FOSTER, AB.; THOMAS CARNEY, AB.; JAMES MAYLIN, AB.; JAMES MOWATT, AB.; WILLIAM STEARS, AB.; J. H. PASSMORE, AB.; H. WILLIAMS, AB.; WILLIAM STEVENSON, AB.; JOHN NERINK, AB.; WILLIAM NUTMAN, water tender; JAMES WHITE, fireman; JOHN SHEARING, fireman; CHARLES THORN, fireman; W. DUMMER, GEORGE KING, Coulterman. The following extract of a letter from a gentleman at Plymouth, to a lady resident at Falmouth, has been handed to us:- "The "Amazon" steamer of Southampton 2,300 tons and 842 horse power, sailed from Southampton for the West Indies, on Friday the 2nd of January with fifty passengers, and a crew of one hundred and nine, and proceeded on her voyage all well, until about one o'clock on Sunday morning the 4th, when she took fire about eighty miles west of Ushant, in the fore part of the vessel between the steam chest and the galley; the flames shot up above the deck and in twenty minutes from the breaking out of the fire she was in a blaze fore and aft, and in about five hours blew up and sunk. The persons on board immediately did all they could to save themselves in the boats of which there were nine. One life boat while being lowered, by the lift of the sea had the stern tackle unhooked, and all the persons in her were washed into the sea and drowned, the second cutter was swamped alongside, full of people and all drowned. Sixteen persons got into the second life boat, under the command of Midshipman WILLIAM VINCENT, and to his extraordinary presence of mind and cool conduct, they (by the good providence of God) owed their final safety; in about half an hour afterwards, the life boat picked up the Steward and four others, who had lowered themselves down in the "Dingey," making in all twenty-one persons saved. They remained near the burning vessel about four hours, (that is till about five o'clock in the morning), and then put the life boat before the wind and rowed about thirty miles. At noon on Sunday they were picked up by the brig "Marsden," of London, and landed at Plymouth." We understand that Mr. TREWEEKE, the second officer of the "Amazon," was a son of the late Rev. GEORGE TREWEEKE, of Illogan. Captain WILLIAM HENRY SYMONS, late of the "Tagus" steamer, was the son of Mr. F. SYMONS, of the Bar House, Falmouth. JOHN HAWKE one of those who has escaped destruction belonged to St. Day, and has lost of course every farthing of his property. Among the names of passengers who have been lost, we observe that of Lieut. CHARLES GRYLLS, a son as we are informed of the Rev. HENRY GRYLLS, of St. Neot, in this county. The death of another son of this respected clergyman occurred, as appears from our obituary this week, on the 1st instant. It is also stated that Mr. ELIOT WARBURTON, the author of the "Crescent and the Cross," was among the passengers who were lost. CHRISTMAS BOUNTY - On Tuesday last, the Early of Falmouth's usual distribution of beef was made at Tregothnan, to upwards of 130 families of labourers residing principally in the parishes of St. Michael Penkivel, Lamorran, and Merther. The meant was apportioned according to the number in family, some receiving as much as 18, none less than 3 lbs., and was distributed by the Rev. J. TOWNSHEND BOSCAWEN and the Rev. F. WEBBER, in the absence of the noble Earl. THE CALIFORNIA GOLD REGION - A letter from Mr. JOHN ROBERTS, a Cornish miner in California, has been forwarded to us, from which we make extracts containing information that will prove interesting to many of our readers. The letter is addressed to his brother, Mr. THOMAS ROBERTS, of Camborne, and is dated August 1851, written from Shone Flat, near Sonora, in California, the locality of the "diggings" where the writer is working for gold. It appears that he had emigrated to Wisconsin, in the United States, and thence went to California, arriving at San Francisco about the middle of April last. He remained there two or three days, and then went to the mines, which are about 220 miles from San Francisco. He says the part of the country in which the mines are situate "presents a rather romantic appearance, it being a very abrupt mountainous country, generally covered with scattered timber, some of which is very large. There are a variety of kinds, but the tall pines seem to predominate both in number and size; the oak is pretty plentiful, but of small bulk, and rather scrubby. The country is rough and its inhabitants also. The civil laws cannot govern the people as yet; they are too impatient to wait for the decision of civil government; so they set Judge Lynch on the throne, and produce all the testimony possible on both sides of the question, after which the impartial judge gives a hasty but generally correct decision; therefore sometimes in one hour after the committal of a murder, the culprit receives his punishment by being hanged to a tree. He speaks of the people being much addicted to gambling; in Sonora, the nearest town of any size, there are dozens of houses entirely for such practices, and Sunday is the principal day in the week for such business. Also for all sorts of tradesmen's business, Sunday is the busiest day, for then the miners go to town to have their jobs done, and buy provisions for the ensuing week. Sunday is the day for the exhibition of circuses, bull-fights, horse races, concerts, fandangos, for drunkenness and all sorts of licentiousness. Scarcely a Sunday passes but some man is killed, and sometimes two or three; this day week he says, there were two shot dead; during the time I have been her, I suppose there have been thirty either killed or hung, but they are generally worthless characters such as the community considers it a blessing to be without. Gold seems to be the object of all; talk with whomsoever I may on the motives which brought them to California, there is the same answer with one and all, that is, to get a pile of gold, and return to their families and friends in better circumstances than they were in before they left their homes. Men in this country attend to their own business, and let others alone, more than in any country that I have seen. Every one is digging and working like so many men fighting for prizes. I never worked so hard in my life as I have since I have been in this country. For the first nine weeks after I arrived, all I made over my expenses was seven dollars, (the American dollar is about 4s. 2d.) then my partner and myself went into another speculation; we bought two mules, two carts, with the privilege of a stream of water to wash with, and a "long tom" for seven hundred dollars. Six weeks have elapsed since we entered into that business, in which time I have cleared three hundred dollars after all expenses have been paid, and the claim we have been working on looks just the same as before. I think this is the best country for making money under the sun, and as far as I have seen and experienced, it is very healthy, we very seldom hear of any one being sick. The climate seems to be adapted to every constitution, for there are people here from every nation under heaven. It is surprising to see what multitudes of people have found their way to this golden country in so short a time after it was explored. It is also surprising to see how the surface of the ground is dug over for gold; there is not a river, or valley, or ravine, that has not been explored and worked over where there was any gold, and most of the men that are mining are working it over the second and third time, and make from five to eight dollars per day. The place where I am working is on the side of a hill; we take away from one to two feet in depth of the surface of the ground (just like the farmers carry away a stope of Camborne town earth for dressing their land, and wash it in a "long tom," for that is the name it has here, but it is nothing but a washing strake such as we use in the lead mines of Wisconsin, with a sieve at the end of it, under which is fixed a box called the rifle-box, set in a diagonal position. It is about four feet long and two feet wide, and four inches deep; on the inside of the rifle-box there are placed two bars, about two inches high, across the bottom, called the rifle-bars, which catch all the gold and the poor stuff washes over them. This is all the machinery necessary for washing gold; the cost of it is from twenty-five to fifty dollars, depending on the quality and size. There are many rich lodes found here, which are generally called quartz veins, and out of some of them they take many thousand dollars' worth of gold per day; were it not for these quartz veins, I should have but a very slight opinion of the country. I intend to speculate a little on them myself next winter. If any man strikes a rich vein, his fortune is secure. They are formed exactly like the copper lodes in Cornwall, only they lie very flat as near diagonal as possible what I have seen of them. There is one close by where we are working; we frequently find pieces of gold and quartz mixed together, which proves evidently enough that it must have come from the vein above us. It is only two days ago we found a piece weighing eighteen dollars, and the party working adjoining our claim found a piece weighing sixty-four dollars, in which there were forty-three dollars of gold; the whole piece was not larger than a small hen's egg. He next gives a statement of the prices of provisions in California, flour being 10 cents (about 5d.) per pound; beef, 15 to 20 cents per lb.; butter, 50 cents per pound; tea, one dollar a pound, &c., hogs are scarce; chickens, eggs, and milk are very dear, clothing is cheap, men's wages are 6 dollars per day, boarding, 8 to 10 dollars a week, liquor 1 dollar per quart; charges for labour, 10 dollars for shoeing a horse, 25 cents. For sharpening the point of a pick, 1 dollar for steeling it, 1 dollar for a pick-handle. Other prices are also given, and in conclusion he writes to his relative, I cannot advise you either to come here or stay at home, but weigh the matter well before you leave; of course you will think of returning again some time. It will cost GBP60 to come here, besides the time in coming and returning, four months at least, so it will take a man a good while to be as well off as he was before he left; there is also the sacrifice of home and family, for any person coming to California should stop at least three years. FALMOUTH QUARTER SESSIONS - These sessions were held on Friday the 2nd inst., before the Recorder and the usual bench of magistrates. There was only one prisoner for trial, who was out on bail. The Recorder said he was happy to find the calendar so light, and he hoped the beginning of the year would be a sample of the remainder. He regretted however, to find the case to be gone into before the grand jury, was for so serious an offence as that of obstructing a constable in the discharge of his duty. He said he had no further remarks to offer, as he had addressed them at the last sessions, on the acts of parliament which had passed. The grand jury having returned a true bill against JOHN BRADLEY for misdemeanour, the prisoner was put to the bar and pleaded not guilty. Mr. J. B. MOORMAN conducted the case for the prosecution. The complainant JOHN ALDRIDGE, a constable, said he was taking THOMAS CHANT, jun., to prison on the 24th of December last, when the prisoner Bradley snatched his staff or bat from his hand and threw it away, and together with the mob was the means of Chant escaping. The case being proved to the satisfaction of the jury, they returned a verdict of guilty. The Recorder said he fully concurred in the verdict and sentenced Bradley to fourteen days imprisonment. There was also a bill returned against Thomas Chant, the younger, but he not being in custody it stands over. OMNIBUS ACCIDENT - On Wednesday se'nnight as the Fairy Omnibus was entering the town of St. Austell, in descending the eastern hill just above the town, it came in contact with a donkey cart, which having caused the horses to start, they came against a wall on the side of the road, and the vehicle thus causing a severe jerk, the driver, a young man called BROAD of Probus, was thrown out of his seat, and fell on his head occasioning a concussion of the brain, from which and other injuries he now lies in a very precarious state. The omnibus being very heavily laden, the pole was broken, and the passengers had to be taken westward by another conveyance. Considering all the circumstances under which the accident occurred, it seems extraordinary that the consequences were not much more serious. CORONERS' INQUESTS - The following inquests have been held before Mr. JOHN CARLYON, county coroner; - On Thursday last, at Illogan, on the body of JOHN PEARCE MICHELL, aged 18 years. The deceased was a miner, and worked in Wheal Seton mine. On Saturday last he was standing on a plank trying to dislodge a rock from the side of the eighty fathoms level preparatory to putting in some timber work for a road, when the rock rolled against one of the runners on which the plank was resting and jerked the deceased off it into the gunness below. His comrades immediately descended to his assistance and got him removed to the surface and from thence to his home at Roscreggon, in Illogan, but although every attention was paid to him by the surgeon of the mine, he died from the injuries he had received by the fall, on the following Monday evening. Verdict, "accidental death." On Saturday last at St. Agnes, on the body of Amelia Row, aged about 7 weeks. The deceased belonged to some parties who get their living by going about the country singing and play acting, who came to the Victoria Inn, at Peterville, in St. Agnes last Thursday evening after dark, where they stopped for the night and early on the following morning the mother said she had found the deceased dead by her side when she awoke. It was ascertained that she had been giving it some medicine out of a bottle the evening before, and from the contradictory accounts she and her husband gave as to the contents of the bottle, and from other circumstances connected with the case, there were various reports in the neighbourhood as to how the child came by its death. At the inquest, however, it was proved by a post mortem examination of the body, that the child died of inflammation of the chest, and the jury returned a verdict to that effect. The following inquests have been held before Mr. GILBERT HAMLEY, deputy county coroner:- On Friday last, in the parish of Linkinhorne, on the body of ELIZABETH BROWNE, an elderly woman, who went to bed about five o'clock in the evening, apparently in her usual health, but shortly afterwards complained of pain in her side. Her daughter went down stairs to get something for her, and on returning in about five minutes, found her mother dead, verdict, "died from natural causes." On Tuesday last, at Fowey, on the body of Captain JOHN WARBURTON. Deceased had lately returned from America, and brought home a new American boat. He went on Monday last, with two of his apprentices, to try the boat, in the afternoon, and again in the evening, leaving Fowey about half-past four, when it was nearly dark. There was a strong sea running, and the boat getting on the lee shore, struck against a rock and was capsized. One of the apprentices swam ashore, and the other clung to the boat, but Captain Warburton was unfortunately drowned. He struck his head against a rock when the boat was capsized, and most likely was stunned, for being a good swimmer he would otherwise have probably saved himself. He was a man very much respected, and his untimely death has cast a gloom over the town of Fowey. Verdict, "accidentally drowned."

Part One West Briton and Cornwall Advertiser. 9th January, 1852. TRIALS OF PRISONERS - MARY ANN HARRIS, 19, pleaded Guilty of stealing, between the 9th and 22nd of November last, at Redruth, a pair of stays the property of JANE TREBILCOCK. JANE CHYNOWETH, 16, pleaded Guilty of stealing, on the 8th of November, in the parish of Probus, three sovereigns, the property of WILLIAM NICHOLLS. JOHN MAY, 16, was charged with having, on the 23rd of December last, stolen a gold locket, the property of JOSEPH and EDWARD EDWARDS, of Duke-street, Truro. Mr. STOKES conducted the prosecution. JOSEPH EDWARDS stated that he keeps a silversmith's shop, and about four o'clock in the afternoon of the 23rd December, he sold a gold locket to a lady, and gave it in charge to his son EDWARD EDWARDS, who stated that he took the locket from his father for the purpose of putting hair in it; he placed it on his work bench in the shop, and having occasion to be absent for about ten minutes, on his return he found that the locket was gone. There was no evidence of the prisoner being seen near the premises; but the following evidence was given against him. JAMES FITZSIMMONS, police constable of Truro, stated that on the day named, in consequence of information from Mr. Edwards, he made inquiries at the silversmith's shops in Truro, and, from information given him by Mr. HARRIS, silversmith, went to a man called FRANCIS LANCE, who delivered him the locket which he (Fitzsimmons) had had in his possession since, and now produced. NANNY RICHARDS, who lives with her father, FRANCIS LANCE, stated that she saw prisoner there on the evening of the 23rd December; he took out a locket and showed to the children; and she thinking it was only a child's play-thing, gave him 2d, for it, and afterwards gave it up to her father. Francis Lance confirmed the evidence of the last witness, and stated that he gave the locket to Fitzsimmons. Fitzsimmons produced the locket, which was identified by both Joseph and Edward Edwards, by means of their private marks. The jury took some ten minutes to consider, and to the evident surprise of most persons who heard the trial, found the prisoner Not Guilty. MATTHEW RICH, 30, was charged with having, on the 16th of October, at the parish of Mevagissey, feloniously stolen a quantity of apples, the property of HENRY HARRIS CARVETH. The witnesses against the prisoner were the prosecutor, in whose orchard the felony was committed, and the constable, FRANCIS ORGAN. The prisoner's statement before the committing magistrate was put in, after the proof of the magistrate's signature given by the constable. In it the prisoner said he was sorry he had gone into the orchard; he knew he had no business there; he begged Mr. Carveth's pardon, if he would forgive him, he would never go there again. Guilty. JOHN DYER, 66, was charged with having, on the 3rd of December, at the parish of Lanivet, stolen two shirts, a bed-sheet, and an apron, the property of WM. MARSHALL. He was also charged with stealing, on the same day, a child's robe and waistband, the property of JOHN CHAPMAN, also at Lanivet. In both cases the clothes had been put out to dry, left during the night, and missed the following morning early. The prisoner was not seen near the premises, but between eight and nine on the morning of the 4th of December, he was at the house of EDWARD WILLIAMS, in Luxulyan, about two miles and a half from Lanivet village, and left a bag in charge of William's wife. The bag was subsequently examined, first by Williams and his wife, and afterwards in the present of Mr. Marshall's servant and Mrs. Chapman, and in it were found the various articles alleged to have been stolen. The Chairman, as he had done in the case of John May, directed the Jury as to the accountability of a prisoner for property found in his possession shortly after it had been stolen; and, in the present case, the jury returned a verdict of Guilty. JOHN HARRIS, 20, pleaded Guilty of stealing, in or about the month of October, a gun, the property of the Rev. J. W. HAWKSLEY, his master. The prosecutor recommended him to the mercy of the Court; on the ground, we understood, of previous good character. MARY JANE CELLY, 16, was charged with stealing on the 1st of November, in the parish of Mevagissey, a shawl, the property of BENJAMIN HAWKEN, grocer and draper. Mr. SHILSON conducted the prosecution; and Mr. STOKES the defence. Benjamin Hawken stated that on the first of November, the prisoner came to his shop and looked at some shawls, and asked to be allowed to take some home for her mistress to see. She took away three in her basket. Shortly after she left the shop, he missed a shawl, and noted the description of it in his day book. On the 7th of November the three shawls were returned without the missing one. He then went to the house of Mrs. THOMAS, prisoner's employer, and told her that he suspected the girl had taken something from his shop. Mrs. Thomas said there was a shawl upstairs which the girl had found. She went up stairs and fetched it down; it was the same description of shawl that witness had missed, witness then gave information to the Constable. FRANCIS ORGAN, constable of Mevagissey, stated that on Saturday November the 8th, he went to Mrs. Thomas's house, and demanded the shawl from Mrs. Thomas, and she took him into the parlour and there showed him a shawl; and prisoner said "It is mine; I found it out in the road." He asked her to go with him to Mevagissey to see Mr. Hawken, and allow him to take the shawl with him; and she consented to do so. Witness now produced the shawl in court. Miss RAWLINGS, an assistant at Mr. Hawken's shop, proved that the prisoner came there and asked her for three shawls, and witness gave her three to take to her mistress. Witness observed to the prisoner that she had not any paper about the shawls; and prisoner said she did not want any. Witness then took the shawls out of the basket; and under the three, she saw the stolen shawl and took it out; and afterwards that same shawl was missed. The shawl produced by the constable Organ, was identified by the prosecutor, and the jury found a verdict of Guilty. BARTLETT PASCOE 30, and MARTHA ABBOTT, 34, was charged with feloniously assaulting WILLIAM RICHARDS, of St. Austell, and stealing from his person twenty-seven shillings and two pence, the property of the said William Richards. Mr. SHILSON for the prosecution; Mr. Stokes for the defence. The prosecutor, a foreman of labourers on the St. Austell parish roads, stated that, on Friday afternoon on the 31st of October, he paid the men at the St. Austell town-hall, and, a little after six o'clock, was going to his home in St. Mewan, having twenty-seven shillings and two pence in a canvass bag in his left trowsers pocket. Just after he had passed the Globe Inn, the female prisoner came from the causeway towards him and asked him if he was going to give her a glass. He said "no," and walked on; she walked by his left side and once or twice attempting to take hold of his arm, which he drew away. He stepped up on the causeway, and she did the same, and asked him to go back and give her three-penny-worth. He refused, and she then turned and went away with another woman. Then three men came forth and closed him against the wall while the women walked away towards the town. One of these three men was the prisoner Pascoe. Prosecutor afterwards got away and went to the police constables SAMBELLS and WESTLAKE; and then went with Sambells to the St. Mewan Inn, on the Truro road. Sambells went into the Inn, and prosecutor remained outside, and saw the prisoner Pascoe coming up the road toward St. Austell. Prosecutor told Sambells of this, and they went on together and overtook the prisoner on the top of the hill, near the Quakers' Burying Ground. They went on together to the four turnings, and then Pascoe went down the old road, and prosecutor and Sambells stopped. Prosecutor next saw the male prisoner near the Old Bridge, with Sambells, and walked on by them as far as the Globe, and heard prisoner ask Sambells to go into the Globe and have something to drink. Sambells said, "you go in and I will follow." The prisoner did not go in there, but went to the General Wolfe, and the constables Westlake and Sambells went in after him. Prosecutor there saw the prisoner Pascoe and gave him into custody, and immediately saw the female prisoner standing by the door, and gave her also into custody. In Cross-Examination, the prosecutor stated that neither of the men put his hand in his pocket, and that he did not feel the woman's hand there. He missed his purse exactly as the three men came up, but did not know whether or not it was before one of the men put his hand on his collar to hold him against the wall. Neither of the men touched his pocket. While he was standing on the causeway, the other woman was only two or three yards off. He admitted too that on the evening in question, some other persons were placed in custody; but he added that the only man he charged was the prisoner Pascoe. Thomas Sambells, policeman, stated that, after going with Richards to the St. Mewan Inn, he saw Pascoe coming up the hill, as if from Truro to St. Austell; he was walking leisurely; witness walked between him and Richards. Witness told Richards to go on the new road, while he (witness) went on the old road. Pascoe turned down the old road, and witness heard him ask of a man at a quarry, the way into town. Witness walked on, and the man came out at a gate into the road with a candle, and witness being on the St. Austell side of the gate, saw Pascoe turn away in the direction of Truro. The man said to him, "why that's not the way." Witness then turned off with Pascoe, and said to him, "Well Bart, how long have you been here?" He replied, "I have only now come from Truro." They walked on together to the General Wolfe, and Pascoe said, Do you know me?" Witness replied "I know you very well." Pascoe wanted him to go into the Globe to drink, but witness went on to the General Wolfe, where Pascoe ordered a noggin of gin, and then Westlake came in, and shortly afterwards, Pascoe and the woman were apprehended. In Cross-Examination, Sambells said he took in custody, the same evening, four other men, but Richards only spoke positively of Pascoe and the female prisoner. Westlake, another policeman of St. Austell, confirmed the evidence of the last witness, and added that on his saying that he would get a woman to search the female prisoner, she said it was no use to search her - that she did not rob the man; it was COCK's woman who robbed him. Witness knew Cock and his woman; he had not been able to find either of them. WILLIAM FREDERICK CONGDON, of St. Austell, proved that on Friday the 31st of October, he travelled from Launceston to St. Austell by the Times Coach, and saw the prisoner Pascoe and another man get on the coach at Bodmin and leave it at the Globe hotel, St. Austell. Witness also got off the coach at the Globe, and as he left the hotel, saw at the corner of the street, the prisoner and a woman talking. That was about six o'clock in the evening. The jury found the prisoners Guilty of stealing from the person. POULTRY STEALING - ELISHA MICHELL, 24, and JEREMIAH BENNETT, 44, were charged with breaking and entering an outbuilding, and stealing on the night of Saturday, December 6th at Cargoll, in the parish of Newlyn (east), a number of fowls and five ducks, the property of THOMAS and HENRY ROWE. Mr. HOCKIN, for the prosecution called Thomas Rowe who carries on Cargoll farm with Henry Rowe. On Sunday morning, the 7th of December, he was told by his servant that his fowls had been stolen; about thirty fowls and five ducks were carried off. The lock of the fowl-house had been wrenched, and taken away. Witness observed foot-marks, one of a remarkable shoe, having seven rows of hob nails, and in one of the rows some nails wanting. He traced the footsteps (which just out of the fowl-house were covered with ashes), to within a quarter of a mile of the prisoner Michell's house. He then went for constable JEFFERY, and they continued the tracing to within six or seven yards of Michell's house. They found Michell at home; the constable examined his shoes with a rule, and compared them with the footmarks, and they corresponded exactly. The constable went up stairs to search and while there prisoner's wife said to witness, Don't, don't, my dear man." Then turning to prisoner she said, "this is all through drink." He said, "It is, if I had not been drunk I should not have done it." He also said to witness, "I never did such a thing before last night; I will give you anything you may expect to make it up." He further said, he saw three or four men running up across the field, and witness's dog after them, and that he followed and picked up the four fowls they dropped in the fields. He said "after I came into the road I wished I had not done it." Witness and the constable then went to the other prisoner (Bennett's) house, and before Bennett was taken into custody, witness saw him take an axe and rip off the heel-tap from his shoe. WILLIAM SEARLE, constable of Newlyn, on searching Bennetts house on Sunday the 7th of December, found under the stairs a fowl not picked; went up stairs and found three fowls and a duck in a broad-mouthed pitcher apparently put away for salting. Witness also found a jar with entrails of fowl in Bennett's house. SAMUEL JEFFERY, another constable, on going to Michell's house, proposed to search it, but Michell objected to his doing so unless he had a warrant. Witness said he thought he had a right to search if there was strong suspicion; Michell then said, you may do it if you like. On searching, witness found in a bed, placed under a quilt, a dish containing three backs of fowls covered up, and a piece of pudding and some cabbage in a dish, and a little further under the clothes there was a hot pie, not cut; on taking off the top there were some legs of fowls and apples in the pie. Witness also found two fowls in a chest, and in a lower room a large round dish full of portions of fowls, and in the oven there were nine pasties partly dressed; witness lifted the cover of one and saw either fowl or duck in it. In a pot on the fire, there was a very large fowl, and Mr. Rowe looking in, said, "there's our cock." Another witness, ANTHONY MICHELL, said that from information he went into Bennett's garden on the Monday, having his father's servant with him. Seeing some fresh earth he directed the servant to dig, and they took up seven heads of fowls, two legs, a wing, and a head of a duck. WILLIAM OXNHAM said he saw the prisoners at the Hawkins's Arms together on Saturday evening, the 6th of December; this was about half-a-mile from Messrs. Rowe's farm; on their way home they would pass by the farm. Cross-Examined - A good many people in the public house on the Saturday night; Bennett is a miner, and Michell a mine carpenter. SUSAN MICHELL said she saw Michell go into Bennett's house on the Sunday morning, December 7th, and afterwards come out with something under his arm. Two other witnesses swore that one or two of the remains of fowls found were those of the Messrs. Rowe's property. Mr. Shilson made a very ingenious defence in behalf of the prisoners, and the jury were some time in consultation; at length they gave a verdict of Guilty against both the prisoners. On this some person in the Court called out "that's right," and was rebuked by the Chairman for his improper expression. JOHN DIXON, 27, was charged with stealing, on the 21st of October, a silver watch, the property of FRANCIS VIVIAN. Prosecutor is a tailor, and had been working in Kent, but was returning to his native county, when at Moorswater, near Liskeard, he met with the prisoner, who accompanied him to Lostwithiel, and slept with him at Mr. HENDY's lodging-house. Prosecutor went to bed about two hours before the prisoner, and placed his trousers, with the watch in the fob, under the pillow. In the morning prisoner was up first; prosecutor, on rising, missed his watch, which was afterwards found in prisoner's possession at Lanivet. Verdict, Guilty. RICHARD RICHARDS, 16, pleaded Guilty of stealing on the 22nd of July, at the parish of Mylor, a coat, the property of WILLIAM SARAH. JOHN COLLICOTT, 33, was charged with stealing a coat, on the 29th of October, belonging to JOHN RANDALL, of Truro, pipe-maker. Prosecutor was at the Prince's Arms, Helston, on the evening in question; prisoner was also there and took the opportunity of carrying off the coat. The landlord, Mr. HOCKIN, went after him, and found him in St. Lawrence fair, with the coat in his possession. Verdict, Guilty. A former conviction for felony in 1846, was proved against the prisoner. JAMES CHAPEL, 12, was charged with stealing, about the 6th of December, at Redruth, a musical box, the property of WILLIAM SEYMOUR, of Birmingham, licensed traveller. Verdict, Guilty, but recommended to mercy. A witness spoke to the prisoner's previous good character. JOHN WESCOTT, 25, pleaded Guilty of stealing, on the 30th of December, at the parish of Liskeard, three pieces of bacon, the property of JOHN HAINE. PETER INCH, 18 and JOHN DYER, 19, were charged with stealing two geese, the property of THOMAS MARTYN, of Rock, in St. Minver. The geese were stolen from the prosecutor's premises on the night of the 7th of November, and carried on board the sloop "Mary," where they were subsequently found by constable BLANNING. Both prisoners were found guilty, but by Mr. G. COLLINS, on behalf of the prosecutor, were recommended to mercy, the prosecutor believing that they had been made the instruments of others. JOHN TINKUM, 24, was found guilty of stealing, on the 22nd of November, at Penryn, 4lbs. weight of potatoes, the property of ALEXANDER REYNOLDS. ELLEN CUNDY, 20, was charged with stealing money from ISAAC REEMAN, at St. Austell; and MARY ANN TREMAIN, 21, was charged with receiving part of the same, knowing it to have been stolen. The prosecutor is a soldier who has been recruiting in St. Austell. On the 28th of November, between eight and nine in the evening, he saw Cundy, who asked him to give her a glass of ale, he told her he would give her one if she would go to the "Ring of Bells," which she did, and sat down by his side. He had then 8s. 7d. in his pocket; he left about nine o'clock, was then very tipsy, and on going to his billet at Hodge's and calling for a glass of beer, he found his money had been taken from him. Cundy was afterwards given in custody to constable HART, to whom she said that she and Tremain had divided the money and had bought articles with it. A witness called HAWKE, said he charged Tremain with taking some of the money, on which she said she would kill Cundy for having split on her, and that she had only had 2s. from Cundy. Verdict, Cundy Guilty of stealing, Tremain of receiving. The Chairman disallowed the corporal's expenses, and said to him, if you get intoxicated and expose yourself to this kind of plunder, you must not expect to receive any countenance from this court. JOHN FLINN jun., 20, was charged with stealing, at Truro, a silk handkerchief, the property of RICHARD ROBINS. Mr. SHILSON prosecuted, and Mr. HOCKIN defended the prisoner. The handkerchief was taken from prosecutor's pocket on the 27th of October, when he was standing amongst a crowd in the High Cross at Truro, looking at Wombwell's menagerie. He felt his pocket disturbed, and putting his hand back he caught hold of Flinn, who however escaped, but was afterwards taken, and then assaulted prosecutor by striking him. Prisoner was intoxicated at the time. Mr. Hockin, in defence of Flinn, represented that he had taken the handkerchief out of prosecutor's pocket for a lark, and that instead of being charged with stealing, he ought to have been dealt with merely for the assault, for having when tipsy struck the prosecutor. Verdict, Guilty, and a previous conviction for felony in June, 1848, was proved against the prisoner. ARTHUR DOIDGE, 39, pleaded Guilty of stealing, on the 19th of December, two pigs' cheeks, the property of WILLIAM BATE. RICHARD LANGDON, 19, pleaded Guilty of stealing at Camelford, three fowls belonging to FRANCIS PEARCE, on the 26th of October last. SAMUEL SOUTHARD, 41, was charged with stealing, on the 17th of September, at Falmouth, a number of casks, the property of WILLIAM CARNE. Mr. T. COMMINS conducted the prosecution. ROBERT JORDAN, clerk to Mr. Carne, who is a merchant at Falmouth, stated that Mr. Carne has stores on the north quay, in which casks and superphosphate are kept. It is a store that is locked, but witness found that the door had been wrenched open by an iron bar, or some such means, and that several casks had been taken away. He afterwards saw in Mr. WILLIAMS's stores thirteen casks which belonged to Mr. Carne, and at Mr. HAYMAN's, at the Market Inn, three casks belonging to Mr. Carne. Another witness stated that he saw prisoner, about a month since, go to Mr. Carne's store, the door of which he opened, and went inside and came out afterwards with a brandy hogshead, which he removed to the door of a cellar belonging to Mr. Williams. Witness informed Mr. Jordan of this; it was about five o'clock in the afternoon when he saw prisoner take the casks away. Mr. Williams, merchant at Falmouth, said he has stores on the north quay, and at Harvey's docks. He had known prisoner several years as a porter on the quay, and employed by the quay-master. When the casks were missed he told the witness Jordan to examine his stores, and he found some of the casks at his stores on the north quay, and some in the store at Harvey's docks. Those casks witness delivered to Mr. Jordan. He purchased them at intervals of the prisoner, and had always purchased them singly, giving him 2s. 6d. or 3s. for each, all of them not being sound. The prisoner said he had them on shipboard, in return for his labour; he always brought them to his (Mr. Williams's) stores himself, and rolled them down there. WILLIAM HAYMAN, of the Market Inn, said he purchased a wine cask of the prisoner in July last for 2s. 6d., which prisoner said he had on shipboard for his labour; afterwards he bought three other casks of prisoner, which were subsequently identified as belonging to Mr. Carne. Prisoner was found Guilty, and a former conviction for stealing a blanket in 1844 was proved against him. ELIZABETH MACLEAN, 26, was indicted for stealing from the person of JOHN HARPER, a half sovereign. Mr. CHILDS prosecuted, and Mr. SHILSON defended the prisoner. Prosecutor is a miller, and was at Launceston on the 17th of November, at the Cornish Inn. He lost his purse and half a sovereign, which loss he discovered after he left the inn. He gave a description of a woman to whom he had been speaking, and from that description policeman SAMBELLS apprehended Maclean, who as soon as she was charged with robbing a man, said she did not take the man's half-sovereign, yet nothing had been previously said to her (as the policeman stated) about any half-sovereign. She was taken before the magistrates next morning, when Harper swore that she was the woman who had robbed him, and that he had the half-sovereign in his pocket when he left the Cornish Inn. He admitted that he had so sworn before the committing magistrate, but said he could not now swear to the woman; that he had reason to believe she was not the woman; he had spoken to another woman on the same evening, and he could not now say positively that the purse was in his pocket when he left the Cornish Inn. In reply to Mr. Childs, Harper said he had received no money on account of this prosecution, and had had no promise made to him; he would swear to her with the greatest pleasure if he could. The policeman, on being asked, said Harper gave an exact description of the prisoner on the night of the robbery, and he was not drunk at the time. The Chairman directed the jury to acquit the prisoner, and after consulting with the bench, told Harper his conduct had been exceedingly disgraceful, and the count had hesitated as to whether they should not avail themselves of the powers of a recent act of Parliament, and send him to gaol to be indicted for wilful and corrupt perjury. The court had the power to do so, when a witness makes so great a difference from that which he had stated before the committing magistrates. It was important the public should know that this court, and all those courts, had now the power to commit for perjury. They should not, however, in the exercise of their discretion, use that power in his case, but the court would disallow his expenses. JANE WALLIS was Acquitted of a charge of stealing a knife, belonging to F. H. COLWILL, of Broadoak. CATHERINE STEPHENS pleaded Guilty of having, on the 15th of December, unlawfully attempted to break into the dwelling-house of JOSEPH CASS, of St. Winnow. She confessed also to a previous conviction for felony in October last. JOSIAH WILLIAMS, 14, was charged with stealing a half-crown, the property of WILLIAM RANK. Prosecutor is a grocer at Bodmin. His wife stated that on the 17th of December, there were two half-crowns in the shop till, and some small silver. She had occasion, it appeared, to leave the shop and go into the kitchen; her husband came in whilst she was absent, and found the prisoner in the shop. He asked what he was doing there; the lad then asked for a bit of tobacco for his father, which Mr. Rank declined to give him. After he left the shop, the half crown was missed, and constable BRAY went after him and apprehended him in Evans's lodging-house. The case was fully proved against the prisoner, who was found Guilty, and a former conviction of felony in March last was proved against him. STEALING BARLEY FOR HORSES - THOMAS MOORE, 25, and STEPHEN COLLINS, 17, were charged with having, on the 27th of December, stolen a quantity of barley, the property of THOMAS STANLAKE. Mr. CHILDS appeared for the prosecution, and Mr. SHILSON for the prisoners. The prosecutor is a farmer at Treburgie, in the parish of Liskeard, and the prisoners were his servants. Prosecutor has five horses, and the prisoners had to look after four of them. From prosecutor's barn there is a door leading to the granary, and from the latter a door into the farm yard. The door between the barn and granary is secured by a bolt, but by the framework of the door there is a hole, into which a person can put his hand and push back the bolt and get into the granary from the barn. On the 9th of December, prosecutor had twenty-four bushels of barley in the granary; after this, from observations he had made, he was induced to put a wedge behind the bolt of the door. Finding that barley was given to his horses, he charged his servants on the 27th of December with taking it from the granary, and they admitted it. He measured what remained in the granary, and found that about five bushels had been taken. Mr. Shilson, for the defence, submitted that the prisoners had evidently not taken the barley with any felonious intention; they took it for the purpose of giving to their master's horses. Servants frequently take a pride in seeing the horses they use look well, and in this case they took the barley because the master's allowance of oats, one gallon per day, was not sufficient. When questioned about it, they made no secret of the matter, and Moore told his master that if he would not allow the horses more he should leave his service. Moore also said to him, we took the barley, but not all that you say is gone. The master it appeared said to them, he would forgive them if they would pay him twenty shillings each for the barley, which, said Mr. Shilson, was not very liberal considering they had been fattening his own horses with it; he did not seem to know that it was a felony to compound a felony. Mr. RUNDLE, hind to Lord Vivian, and Mr. GIBBET, of St. Cleer, were then called by Mr. Shilson, and gave prisoner Collins a good character. It had been urged, on the part of the prosecution, that it was almost impossible to believe the prisoners could have given the whole of the barley that was missed to the horses in about eighteen days, from the 9th to the 27th of December. In summing up, however, the Chairman said that other persons might have taken some of the barley when the barn was open, and in fact the prosecutor did not seem to be very clear as to the quantities he had sold. He thought, therefore, there was no pretence for saying that any part of the barley was taken for the prisoners' own use, but that they took it for their master's horses. Still, the Judges had decided that such a taking was a felony, for servants had no right to take corn in this way, even though the master may allow an insufficient quantity. The jury found both prisoners Guilty, but recommended them to mercy. ASSAULT - JOHN JULIAN was indicted for assaulting and beating SAMUEL HILL, a constable of St. Breock, whilst in the execution of his duty; in a second count, he was charged with unlawfully and maliciously cutting and wounding Samuel Hill; and a third count he was charged with inflicting grievous bodily harm. Mr. G. COLLINS, for the prosecution, called Samuel Hill, who said he had been constable for the last seven years. On the night of the 8th of November he had been round Wadebridge, to see that the public-houses were closed. He was going down Fore-street, when he heard a noise, and looking into a court he saw John Julian, who he believed was drunk. Prisoner went into Mrs. SCANTLEBURY's house; witness went in after him, and prisoner then swore at him, and told him he had no business there. Witness said all he wanted was for him to go into his own house, and not to disturb the neighbourhood. Hill then went into his own house, and witness pulled fast the door and held it for a minute or two. He then left and was going up the street, when prisoner came out and called after him to come back. He went back a few steps, and Hill came up to him, holding something behind his back. He then made a cut at witness and struck him in the head, saying at the time "d---e, that's a settler for you." Witness then saw that he had struck him with a hook, and putting up his hand he found that the blood was streaming down from his head. The hook cut through the brim and part of the side of the hat, and inflicted a severe wound in witness's hand, the mark of which he showed to the jury. This happened a little before twelve o'clock at night. Witness was unable to attend to his shoemaking business for three weeks, and it was more than a month before he could put on a hat. MARY H. TRUSCOTT corroborated some part of the previous evidence, and said the blow as struck with a straight hook. JAMES HOOPER, blacksmith, gave evidence that after the blow had been struck, Julian told him Hill had followed him where he had no business to do so, but he had almost cut off his head, and suppose he was dead by that time. Mr. FRY, surgeon at Wadebridge, said he was called after one o'clock on the Sunday morning to dress Samuel Hill's wound, the blood and hair being then matted about the head. He discovered a recent clean cut wound directly over the ear, and on examining he found that the centre of the wound exposed the skull. The wound was seven-eighths of an inch long, and after sponging and getting it dry he sewed it up, and went through the process for wounds of that description. The wound was inflicted on a part of the head where the skull is thicker than at other part. Hill was under treatment for about three weeks, and the wound was calculated at first to interfere with his ordinary business. He complained of pain in the head, which witness attributed to the blow. Cross Examined - Witness had not known of any accident to Julian by which his head had been injured; he had at one time received a dislocation of his shoulder. Mr. SHILSON, in behalf of the prisoner addressed the jury, admitting that a serious assault had been committed, but he contended that the constable had been officious and brought the assault on himself. He did not excuse the act of Julian, but it was no more than a common assault, and not an attack on an officer in the execution of his duty. He then called ELIZABETH SCANTLEBURY, who lives in the same court with Julian and stated that he had been making no noise on the night in question, and that he was sitting by her fire smoking when the constable came in. She also said that Hill afterwards locked Julian in his own house, which greatly irritated him, and that after he unlocked the door he held the door against Julian to prevent him from coming out. She said the constable was as much intoxicated as Julian, but on this and other points her testimony was at issue with that given for the prosecution. RICHARD HOOPER was also called to show that the prisoner had been making no disturbance before he was interfered with by the constable. The Chairman, however, in summing up and comparing the evidence, said he could not see that the constable had in this case exceeded his duty. The jury deliberated about a quarter of an hour, and then returned a verdict, Guilty of common assault. The Grand Jury ignored the following bills:- Against WILLIAM MERRIFIELD and GEORGE LIDDICOAT, charged with stealing bacon from JAMES RETALLICK, of St. Wenn; against HENRY NICHOLLS, charged with maliciously cutting and wounding RICHARD NICHOLLS, of Mylor; and the bill against GEORGE SAMPSON, on a charge of Mr. AVERY, of Boscastle. WILLIAM MATTHEW, of Towednack, who had preferred a Bill against THOMAS RANKS, failed to appear with his witnesses JOHN CHAPPEL and EDWARD EDDY. They were called three times in court, the preliminary form to their recognizances being entreated. COUNTY BUSINESS - WILLIAM SLOGGETT, Esq., of Boscastle, took the oaths as a magistrate.

I made two posts to the Ancestry.com Cornwall board, which I am not duplicating here, since the first is quite lengthy. 1 - Luxulyan Keam Baptisms, Marriages Burials 1711-1799 is at http://boards.ancestry.com/localities.britisles.england.con.general/14267/mb.ashx 2 - Contents of 1711-1771 Book is at http://boards.ancestry.com/localities.britisles.england.con.general/14267.1/mb.ashx If you are researching Luxulyan at all in the 1700's, then the second note will be of use to you. If you are researching the KEAM family in Luxulyan, then both notes will be of use to you. Wesley Johnston

Hi, Y'all, On the OPC site I found the following transcription when I did a search on HUGH PHILLIPS. [ The gentleman at the bottom of the list.] Can anyone explain what the subscriptions are for and what the numbers mean following their names? I am thinking this Hugh Phillips could be my great great grandfather, as he was from Illogan during this time. WEST BRITON ADVERTISER 08 Jan 1836 Subscriptions are received by all the Bankers in the County, by the Members of the Committee, and by Messrs. Praeds and Co. bankers, London. Amount already advertised - 3,268 - 7 - 6 John Hext, Restormel - 5 - 0 - 0 Rev. D. Jenkins - 2 - 0 - 0 John Fox, Illogan - 1 - 0 - 0 Charles Paull, ditto - 1 - 0 - 0 Gen. Reynolds, ditto - 1 - 0 - 0 Arthur Trewartha, ditto - 1 - 0 - 0 Geroge Treglous, ditto - 1 - 0 - 0 Alfred Phillips, ditto - 1 - 0 - 0 Joseph Knight, ditto - 1 - 0 - 0 John Richards, ditto - 1 - 0 - 0 Hugh Phillips, ditto - 0 - 5 - 0 Thanks for any help.... Meli in Texas

Thanks Joy, Would 28 Oct 1885 date be considered Dec Quarter. I am guessing that is how I arrived at the December date. Thanks for the reply. Question: How do I go about finding more information? With a death certificate? if so, how is the best way to do that? Is the number on the database of any interest? Thanks again---Bob Marhenke On Fri, 3 Sep 2010 16:14:02 +0000 (GMT) Joy Langdon <joy.langdon@btopenworld.com> writes: > There is a burial of Willie CORY aged 15 at Liskeard 28 Oct 1885 on > the > Cornwall OPC database. > > http://www.cornwall-opc-database.org/ > > > Regards, > > Joy > > > > ________________________________ > From: Bob Marhenke <bobmarval@juno.com> > To: cornish-family-request@rootsweb.com > Sent: Thursday, 2 September, 2010 21:21:54 > Subject: [CORNISH-GEN] WILLIAM CORY/CORRY/COREY > > I have one child of JOHN and JANE CORY married 10 Feb 1850 in > CAMELFORD > that I do not have complete data, that being WILLIAM CORY born about > 1870 > at ST CLEER. I have found him in 1871 census living in ST CLEAR and > again > 1881 living in LISKEARD with his parents. From some where I have > speculated that he died Dec 1885 at LISKEARD. > > Does anyone have any information about William or have any ideas on > how > to make certain Dec 1885 is a good date. Thanks for your > reply---Bob > Marhenke > ____________________________________________________________ > Compare Life Ins Rates > Protect Your Family Today for under $1/day. Quotes from top > providers > http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL3141/4c8007acbfafa10f4cem02duc > ------------------------------- > Listmom: ybowers@gmail.com or CORNISH-GEN-admin@rootsweb.com > > Visit the OPC (Online Parish Clerk) web page for transcription > information > http://www.cornwall-opc.org/ > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > CORNISH-GEN-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without > the quotes > in the subject and the body of the message > > > > > ------------------------------- > Listmom: ybowers@gmail.com or CORNISH-GEN-admin@rootsweb.com > > Visit the OPC (Online Parish Clerk) web page for transcription > information http://www.cornwall-opc.org/ > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > CORNISH-GEN-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without > the quotes in the subject and the body of the message > > ____________________________________________________________ EXPOSED: Make $99/hr Online BREAKING NEWS: People are beating the recession by working at home. http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL3141/4c8138eaaa815112f40m02duc

Hi Meli The numbers are in English currency - £ S D - standing for Pounds, Shillings and pence. 12 pence made a shilling. 20 shillings made a pound. Hope this helps. Jason Meli wrote: >Hi, Y'all, > >On the OPC site I found the following transcription when I did a search on >HUGH PHILLIPS. [ The gentleman at the bottom of the list.] Can anyone >explain what the subscriptions are for and what the numbers mean following >their names? I am thinking this Hugh Phillips could be my great great >grandfather, as he was from Illogan during this time. > > >WEST BRITON ADVERTISER 08 Jan 1836 >Subscriptions are received by all the Bankers in the County, by the Members >of the Committee, and by Messrs. Praeds and Co. bankers, London. > >Amount already advertised - 3,268 - 7 - 6 >John Hext, Restormel - 5 - 0 - 0 >Rev. D. Jenkins - 2 - 0 - 0 >John Fox, Illogan - 1 - 0 - 0 >Charles Paull, ditto - 1 - 0 - 0 >Gen. Reynolds, ditto - 1 - 0 - 0 >Arthur Trewartha, ditto - 1 - 0 - 0 >Geroge Treglous, ditto - 1 - 0 - 0 >Alfred Phillips, ditto - 1 - 0 - 0 >Joseph Knight, ditto - 1 - 0 - 0 >John Richards, ditto - 1 - 0 - 0 >Hugh Phillips, ditto - 0 - 5 - 0 > >Thanks for any help.... Meli in Texas > > > >------------------------------- >Listmom: ybowers@gmail.com or CORNISH-GEN-admin@rootsweb.com > >Visit the OPC (Online Parish Clerk) web page for transcription information http://www.cornwall-opc.org/ >------------------------------- >To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to CORNISH-GEN-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message > > >

One more detail: There is a record of that found on Ancestry. He was sentenced at the county sessions on 19 Oct 1841 to 6 months, also for larceny. He also reported his age as 18 on that occasion. I do not find his name in the Bodmin Gaol records for 1841. David Coppin ----- Original Message ----- From: "Alan Briant" <abri9889@bigpond.net.au> To: <CORNISH-GEN@rootsweb.com> Sent: Friday, September 03, 2010 2:58 AM Subject: [CORNISH-GEN] Family Research - John Tremain(e) . Another prior conviction was made against him, but details are not known.

The Gaol records from 1842-1845 appear to be lost, as those years are skipped in the CD transcriptions of Gaol records. However, there is some information in the West Briton Newspaper transcriptions on the Cornwall OPC site. The newspaper of Friday, 31 March 1843 has the following report: JOHN TREMAIN, 18, was charged with stealing a pair of trowsers, a pair of boots, a pair of half boots, and a hat, the property of Nicholas MAY, of the parish of St. Austell. Mr. May stated that the prisoner was in his service, and left on the 21st instant. After he had gone, prosecutor missed the things mentioned in the indictment, and sent John HOARE after him, who apprehended the prisoner with the things in his hand. Guilty. A former conviction having been proved, in which the prisoner was sentenced to six months' hard labour, the Court now sentenced him to Fourteen Years' Transportation. This does give you his age (so he was born about 1825 if he reported his age correctly), and tells you that the offense occurred in St Austell. It would be reasonable to assume that he lived in St Austell or one of the neighboring parishes. Check the 1841 census for someone about 16 (maybe rounded down to 15, as was the custom), and between the OPC site and Julia Mosman's incredible site on St Austell and the surrounding area, you may well find a great deal of information. David Coppin OPC Cardinham and St Winnow ----- Original Message ----- From: "Alan Briant" <abri9889@bigpond.net.au> To: <CORNISH-GEN@rootsweb.com> Sent: Friday, September 03, 2010 2:58 AM Subject: [CORNISH-GEN] Family Research - John Tremain(e) > > I am researching my Great Grandfather John TREMAIN(E). He was tried at > Bodmin Cornwall on 22 March 1843 for stealing some items of apparel and > was sentenced to 14 years imprisonment. Another prior conviction was made > against him, but details are not known. In 1848 he was granted "Ticket of > Leave" status and exiled to Van Diemens Land (Tasmania) Australia on the > ship "Mount Stewart Elphinstone". He arrived in Hobart Tasmania on 18 May > 1848. > > If possible I would be interested to know his age when convicted and his > place of residence in Cornwall together with any other information on him > if available. Perhaps Bodmin Gaol and/or Trial Records could be helpful if > they could be accessed. I would be very grateful if anyone may be able to > give advice and help me in this matter. > > Yours Sincerely, > Ruth Briant, > 141 Moroney Street, BAIRNSDALE, Victoria.3875, Australia. > ------------------------------- > Listmom: ybowers@gmail.com or CORNISH-GEN-admin@rootsweb.com > > Visit the OPC (Online Parish Clerk) web page for transcription information > http://www.cornwall-opc.org/ > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > CORNISH-GEN-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message >

Hi List, Thomas Duncalf and Margaret Tremayne had three sons Thomas b.1575, John b. 1578 and William b. 1585. One of these married an Ann who died in 1653 Gunwalloe. What I am trying to work out is which one of these brothers is Ann's husband? Her male children were Henry, William, Oliver, John and Daniel. There are no parish records for this period for Gunwalloe. Thomas and Margaret leased Winnington, Gunwalloe from 1585. By 1692 it was said to have been formerly held by Henry Duncalf (deceased) (Henry had died 1685). My sources for the above information have been Ann's will and lease information from The National Archives indexes. With the collective knowledge of the Cornwall list can anyone help me work out who Ann Duncalf's husband was? Thankyou in advance for all your help. Cheers, Catherine

WEST BRITON AND CORNWALL ADVERTISER - transcribed by Graeme and Sue Dawson 12TH DECEMBER 1851 BIRTHS At TRURO, on Sunday last, the wife of J. G. CHILCOTT, Esq., of a daughter. At FALMOUTH, on Saturday last, the wife of Mr. PASCOE, shoemaker, of a daughter. At TRELOWARREN, near HELSTON, on the 1st instant, the wife of Mr. C. R. FOOTT, of a daughter. At PENZANCE, on the 4th instant, the wife of Capt. C. G. CHIVERS, of the schooner "Maria," of a daughter; and on Friday last, the wife of Mr. William BIRCH, of the Anchor and Hope Inn, of a daughter. At HAYLE, the wife of Mr. William GILL, of a daughter; and the wife of Mr. James WEARNE, of a son. At ANGARRACK, near HAYLE, on Sunday last, the wife of Mr. Henry VIVIAN, of a daughter. At REDRUTH, on the 3rd instant, the wife of Mr. John DUNN, of a daughter. At REDRUTH, the wife of Mr. William FAUCKNER, painter, of a daughter; and the wife of Mr. S. DANIELL, printer, of a son. At ST.DAY, on Wednesday last, the wife of Mr. T. J. T. CORFIELD, of a daughter. At ST.AGNES, lately, the wife of Mr. LAMBRICK, of a daughter. At Moral House, on the 4th instant, the wife of the Rev. James Buller KITSON, of PELYNT, of a daughter. At ST.GERMANS, on the 4th instant, the wife of Mr. Samuel Webb, of a son. At HORRABRIDGE, near TAVISTOCK, on the 27th ult., the wife of Mr. Henry PETERS, of a daughter. At TAUNTON, on Tuesday last, the wife of the Rev. Robert POLWHELE, of a daughter. MARRIAGES. At ST.CLEMENT, on the 11th instant, Mr. Joseph BLAKE, to Fanny, fourth daughter of Mr. TAPP, of the Barley Sheaf Inn, TRURO. At St. Michael's Church, BALDHU, on the 11th instant, Mr. Richard PEARCE, to Louisa Jane, fourth daughter of the late Mr. Michael CARBIS, innkeeper, of CROSS LANES, in the parish of KEA. At FALMOUTH, on Tuesday last, by the Rev. W. J. Coppe, Mr. G. W. H. SYMONS, of BAR, FALMOUTH, to Mary Elizabeth, eldest daughter of Mr. William Jenkin CHESTER. At CROWAN, on the 4th instant, Mr. William WILLIAMS, to Elizabeth daughter of Mr. W. ROBERTS. At the Registrars Office, PENZANCE, on the 4th instant, Mr. James N. CANDY, of ST.JUST in PENWITH, to Miss Rosina LAWRENCE, of MULLION. At MADRON, on Tuesday last, Mr. John C. CORNISH, of the parish of STOKE DANEREL, DEVON, to Miss DAWE. At LUDGVAN, on the 30th ult., Mr. John CURNOW, of TOWEDNACK, to Miss Loveday TREDREA, of the former parish; and on Saturday last, Mr. James LETCHER to Miss Grace ROWE, both of LUDGVAN. At the Wesleyan Chapel, HAYLE, on the 4th instant, Mr. Thomas Allen THOMAS, to Miss Maria BENNETTS, both of CAMBORNE. At ST.COLUMB MINOR, on the 4th instant, Mr. James COCK to Miss Christian TUMMON, both of NEWQUAY; and on Sunday, Mr. John SALMON to Miss Loveday BERNTON, both of NEWQUAY. At ST.COLUMB, on the 28th ult., Mr. Malachi SPEAR, of TREGINGY, in the parish of LITTLE PETHERICK, to Charlotte, eldest daughter of the late Mr. Hannibal CARDELL, of NANSWHYDEN, in the former parish. At PADSTOW, on the third instant, Mr. John HELLYAR, Jun., of TRESALLYN, in the parish of ST.MERRYN, to Fanny, second daughter of Mr. John PHILLIPPS, of PADSTOW. At MENHENIOT, on Tuesday last, Mr. Joseph HENWOOD, of POLMENNS, in the parish of LISKEARD, to Elizabeth, only daughter of Mr. George HICKS, of LOWER CLICKER, in the former parish. At the Wesleyan Chapel, CAMELFORD, on Monday last, Mr. Abel MUTTON to Mrs. Catherine TREWYN, both of PENGELLY, in the parish of ST.TEATH. At CALSTOCK, on the 4th instant, Mr. George SERGEANT, of the Coachmakers Arms, CALLINGTON, to Miss Emma ELLIOT, of COTEHELE QUAY, in the parish of CALSTOCK. At EXETER, on the 4th instant, Nicholas LITTLETON, Esq., surgeon, R. N., son of John LITTLETON, Esq., of BRIGHTOR, in this county, to Mary daughter of William Segar BASTARD, Esq., of EXETER. At REYNOLDSTONE, GLAMORGANSHIRE, on the 3rd instant, Pollet CARDEW, youngest son of the Rev. John Haydon CARDEW, Rector of CURRY MALET, SOMERSET, to Louisa Mary, third daughter of Henry LUCAS, Esq., of UPLANDS, GLAMORGANSHIRE. DEATHS At TRURO, on Friday last, Mr. John FERRIS, Sen., one of the oldest tradesmen, but recently retired in that town, aged 80 years. At TRURO, on Saturday last, Mr. RABJOHN, guider, aged 37 years; and on Tuesday, Mr. Joseph TAMBLYN, cordwainer, aged 64 years. At TRESILLIAN, on the 11th instant, Mary, relict of the late Mr. Richard CHRISTIE, for 45 years gardener at Pensalenick, aged 87 years. At PENRYN, on Monday last, Mr. John ARTHUR, aged 55 years. At FALMOUTH, on Tuesday last, Mr. John SCABOYER, for many years coachman to the late Mr. FOX, of GROVEHILL, aged 78 years. At PENZANCE, lately, the wife of Mr. Bartholomew BOTTRELL, Jun.; and Mr. James ROWE, blacksmith, aged 22 years; on Friday last, Charles William, infant son of Mr. Charles S. CARR, gunner of H. M. cutter "Silvia;" on Saturday, the youngest son of Mr. John RODDA, mine agent, aged 11 years; and on Sunday Francis William Henry, infant son of Mr. F. O. EMLY. At ROSVIDNEY, in the parish of LUDGVAN, on the 1st inst., Mr. John TREGONING, aged 40 years. At CHELLEW, in the parish of LUDGVAN, on the 4th instant, Mr. William RENOWDEN, aged 37 years. At EMBLA, in the parish of TOWEDNACK, on Saturday last, Mr. John MARTIN, aged 92 years. At HENVER, near GOLDSITHNEY, on Friday last, Mr. Wm. KING, aged 49 years. At GWITHIAN, Mrs. Mary UREN, aged 62 years. At GWINEAR, on Monday last, Mrs. Catherine PEARCE, aged 84 years. At HAYLE, on Sunday last, Mary Gudge, daughter of Mr. William READ, and Miss Jane CHEGWIN, aged 16 years. At HAYLE, on Wednesday last, Mr. Henry CARBINES, plumber and grazier, aged 37 years. At CAMBORNE, on Saturday last, John, son of Captain TAYLOR, of Tin Croft mine, aged 2 years; and on Wednesday, Elizabeth, wife of Mr. J. P. OPIE, boot and shoe maker, aged 35 years. At REDRUTH, on the 1st instant, the wife of Mr. Charles CORNISH, ironmonger, aged 39 years. At Trefula House, near REDRUTH, on Monday last, John Paull, only child of Captain John RICHARDS, of the Consolidated Mines, aged 18 years. At TREVEMPER BRIDGE, in the parish of ST. COLUMB MINOR. On Monday last, the wife of Mr. William KNEEBONE, aged 52 years. At ST.AUSTELL, on Friday last, Mr. William HAWKE, shoemaker, aged 43 years; and on Monday, Mr. John VERCOE, late of Restormel Farm, aged 77 years. At BODMIN, on the 30th ult., the wife of Mr. FROST, superannuated excise officer, at an advanced age. At FOWEY, Charles, son of Mr. John HOCKIN, aged 8 years; the infant son of Mr. Thomas ROLLAND; and Mrs. Mary RICKETT, widow, aged 82 years. At LOSTWITHIEL, on the first instant, Mr. James KNIGHT, aged 88 years. At EAST LOOE, on the 27th ult., the infant daughter, of Mr. William TRESIDDER. At PADSTOW, last week, Mr. Henry MITCHELL, Sen., aged 80 years. At Dean Cottage, LISKEARD, on Friday last, Harriet Ann, eldest daughter of Mr. Richard LANGFORD, aged 17 years; and on Saturday, Mary, eldest daughter of Mr. Jacob BASTIN, grocer, aged 38 years. At LONGCARNE, near CAMELFORD, on the 28th ult., Mrs. HAWKEN, aged 84 years. At TREVEN, in the parish of TINTAGEL, on the 1st instant, Miss Edith MARSHALL, aged 24 years. At Whiteford House, in the parish of STOKECLIMALAND, on the 3rd instant, Sir William Pratt CALL, Bart., aged 73 years. At CROSS, in the parish of ST.GERMANS, on Friday last, Sarah Jane, widow of the late Mr. Benjamin CORNISH, of SHEVIOCK, aged 55 years. At TIDEFORD, in the parish of ST.GERMANS, on Saturday last, Jane, daughter of Mr. William INGLES, saddler, of that place, aged 26 years. At his residence, MILLBROOK, on Sunday last, George F. TAVERS, Esq., of the East Indian Company's Civil Service, aged 76 years. At EXETER, on the 2nd instant, Mr. John GREGORY, P. G. Tyler of the Provincial Lodge of Freemasons of Devon, aged 66 years. At the Eagle Steel Works, BRISTOL, on the 4th instant, sincerely and deservedly lamented by all who had the pleasure of her aquaintance, after a few day's illness, borne with truly Christian fortitude and resignation, Anne, wife of John WALLER, Esq., At CHELTENHAM, on the 4th instant, Barbara Crawley TREFUSIS, last surviving sister of the late Robert George William TREFUSIS, fifteenth Lord Clinton, aged 77 years. At Mona Lodge, in the county of ANGLESEA, on Saturday last, Mr. James TREWEEK, aged 73 years, for upwards of forty of which he was manager of the Mona Mine, on the Parys Mountain, and the works connected with it, on behalf of the late Earl Uxbridge, and the present Marquis of Anglesea. The deceased who was originally of FERN SPLAT, in the parish of GWENNAP, was brother of the late Capt. Nicholas TREWEEK, of CHYCOOSE, who for a great many years was agent at Wheal Unity and Wheal Unity Wood Mines. At CALIFORNIA, on the 5th of October last, Henry, eldest son of Mr. John JENKIN, butcher, ST.AUSTELL, aged 29 years. Julia Mosman, OPC for St.Austell,Charlestown, and Treverbyn Website at http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~staustell W. Briton newspaper transcripts at http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~wbritonad Please visit the OPC website at http://cornwall-opc.org I'm a volunteer for FreeCens - why don't you join, too?

West Briton and Cornwall Advertiser. Friday 2nd January, 1852. No date given on the demise of Miss Mary Augusta Wickenden of Leamington! BIRTHS. At Truro, on Sunday last, the wife of Mr. J. N. JULIAN, builder, a son. At Truro, on the 19th ult., the wife of Capt. GEORGE COURTS, a daughter. At Helston, on the 18th ult., the wife of Mr. HUGO, printer, a daughter. At Bonython, in the parish of Cury, on the 19th ult., the wife of Mr. WILLIAM HENDY, a son. At Camborne, on the 20th ult., the wife of Mr. DUDLEY, grocer, a son. At Penzance, on the 13th ult., the wife of Mr. ROSSITER, jeweller, a son; on the 23rd, the wife of Mr. JOHN ANDREWS, a son; and on Saturday last, the wife of Mr. B. WALES; coach-builder, a son. At Hayle, the wife of Mr. JOHN HAMBLY, a son; and the wife of Mr. JAMES H. EDWARDS, grocer, a son. At Hayle, on Saturday last, the wife of Mr. PHILIP HIGGANS, a daughter. At Gwinear, the wife of Mr. JOHN RICHARDS, a son. At Redruth, the wife of Mr. C. WILLIAMS, mason, of a daughter; the wife of Mr. WILLIAM CHEGWIN, farmer, a son; and the wife of Mr. S. G. TONKIN, carpenter, a son. At Trenarren, near St. Austell, on the 22nd ult., the wife of THOMAS HEXT, Esq., a son. At St. Austell, on Saturday last, the wife of Mr. JOHN AGNEW, a daughter; and on Monday, the wife of Mr. JAMES CREBA, blacksmith, a son. At St. Columb, on Saturday last, the wife of Mr. JOHN GEAKE, druggist, a daughter. At Looe, last week, the wife of Mr. R. THOMAS, druggist, a son. At Lanlivery Vicarage, on the 25th ult., the wife of the Rev. F. J. H. KENDALL, a daughter. At Tregoodwell, near Camelford, on Sunday last, the wife of Mr. WILLIAM RUNDLE, twins. At Bodilgate, in the parish of Lanteglos by Camelford, on Monday last, the wife of Mr. EMANUEL WAKEHAM, a daughter. At Tamar Cottage, on Saturday last, the wife of Mr. EDMUND E. ELLIOTT, a son. At Radborne Hall, Derbyshire, on the 17th ult., the Lady ANNA CAROLINE CHANDOS POLE, a son and heir. At Gloucester Hall, near Aberystwith, on the 20th ult., the wife of Mr. W. CLARRIDGE, yeoman, a daughter. MARRIAGES. At Mabe, on the 23rd ult., Mr. ALEXANDER HAWKE, painter, to Miss EMILY EMMA HICKIA [?]; and on Tuesday last, Mr. BENJAMIN FRANCIS, to KEZIAH, youngest daughter of Mr. WILLIAM FRANCIS, miller. At the Registrar's Office, Helston, on Monday last, Mr. JOHN POLLARD to Miss ELIZABETH TREMAYNE, both of Gunwalloe. At Carnmenellis, in the parish of Wendron, on the 1st instant, Mr. JAMES WILLIAMS, of that place, to Mrs. CATHERINE SPARGO, of the same parish. At the Registrar's Office, Penzance, on the 22nd ult., Mr. JAMES MAJOR to Miss JANE RICHARDS, both of Penzance. At Wesley Rock Chapel, Madron, on the 25th ult., Mr. THOMAS MORRIS to Miss ELIZABETH POLGLAZE, both of St. Just Church-town. At Madron, on Sunday last, Mr. DANIEL ROBERTS, of Hea Moor, to Miss GRACE RODDA, of the parish of Breage. At Paul, on the 24th ult., Mr. PHILIP MARRACK, printer, to CATHERINE, eldest daughter of Mr. GEORGE DOWNING, both of Newlyn west. At St. Agnes, on the 25th ult., Mr. RICHARD RILSTONE, tailor, to Miss MARY PETERS, both of that parish. At Cubert, on the 25th ult., Mr. JOHN TREBEA, of St. Agnes, to Miss E. BUTSON, of the former place. At St. Austell, on Tuesday last, Mr. R. E. NORRAMORE, master of the National School, to Mary, third daughter of the late Mr. JOHN LOVERING. At Lanreath, on Tuesday last, by the Rev. RUSSELL HOWELL, FRANCIS HOWELL, Esq., of Ethy, in this county, to RHODA, daughter of the Rev. RICHARD BULLER, rector of Lanreath. At the Bible Christian Chapel, St. Teath, on Saturday last, Mr. JAMES SELDON, of the parish of Michaelstow, to Miss ANN PEARN, of the parish of Alternun. At Lanteglos by Camelford, on Tuesday last, Mr. GEORGE CHAPMAN, of the parish of Treneglos, to Miss LYDIA CHAPMAN, of Camelford. At the Registrar's Office, Launceston, Mr. SHORT, yeoman, of Stokeclimsland, to Miss PHILP, of the same parish. At Castle Street Chapel, Launceston, Mr. JAMES M'MILLAN, of South Petherton, Somerset, to Miss SARAH ANN TILEY, of the former place. At Tavistock, on the 20th ult., Mr. GEORGE BLAKE, inland revenue officer, to Miss ELIZABETH NORTHEY, of Tavistock. At Cork, JOHN GORRINGE, M.D., of H.M. 59th Regiment, and formerly of the Royal Cornwall Infirmary, to Bessie, third daughter of JOHN LEWIS, Esq., of Llanddaroy, South Wales. DEATHS. At Truro, on Saturday last, Mr. JAMES DAW, late of St. Agnes, aged 77 years. At Falmouth, on the 24th ult., Mr. H. FEATHERSTONE, aged 72 years; and Mr. GEORGE ALLEN, brewer, aged 32 years; and on Tuesday last, the wife of Mr. HUGO, blacksmith, aged 46 years. At St. Keverne, on the 25th ult., Mrs. MARY LYNE, aged 82 years. At Breage, on the 25th ult., Mr. BENJAMIN EDWARDS, formerly of Wheal Vor Mine, aged 73 years; and on Monday last, the wife of Mr. JOHN TEAGUE, aged 48 years. At Penzance, on the 24th ult., the wife of Mr. CHARLES CROCKER, upholsterer, aged 45 years; and on Sunday last, JOHN, son of Mr. TRENWITH, aged 14 years. At Gear, near Penzance, on the 22nd ult., WILLIAM JOHN, son of Mr. JOHN FOX, gardener, aged 6 years. At Mousehole, on Sunday last, Mr. JAMES TREMBATH, aged 80 years. At Hayle, on Saturday last, Mrs. BRIDGET WEARNE, aged 76 years. At Gwinear, on Sunday last, Miss MARTHA INGRAM, aged 29 years. At North Country, Redruth, on Saturday last, JULIA, daughter of the late Mr. JOHN WILLIAMS, aged 13 years. At Redruth, on Tuesday last, the infant daughter of Mr. JOHN MIDDLETON, farmer. At Trevarth, in the parish of Gwennap, on Saturday last, of croup, EDWARD HAWKE, son of Mr. E. A. PEARCE. At St. Columb Minor, on Saturday last, the wife of Mr. WILLIAM HAWKE, aged 65 years. At Tolcarne, in the parish of St, Columb Minor, on Monday last, Mrs. NANCY CLIMO, aged 45 years. At Chynoweth, in the parish of Cubert, on Saturday last, Mr. JOHN DELBRIDGE, at an advanced age. At Probus, on the 23rd ult., the wife of Mr. NICHOLAS GERRANS, butcher, aged 50 years. At Carhayes Parsonage, on the 22nd ult., the Rev. CHARLES TREVANION KEMPE, late rector of St. Michael Carhayes, St. Stephens in Branwell, and St. Dennis, in this county, aged 74 years. At the residence of Mr. E. STOCKER, St. Austell, where she was on a visit, Miss MARY AUGUSTA WICKENDEN, of Leamington, aged 30 years. At Bodmin, on the 21st ult., Mr. SERJEANT, late of Devonport; and on the 22nd, Mrs. CATER, formerly of the Bell Inn, Liskeard, aged 80 years. At Padstow, on Monday last, Mrs. JANE BUCHANAN, aged 77 years. At Tremar, in the parish of St. Cleer, on the 18th ult., Mr. TUCKER, aged 85 years. At Gonamena, in the parish of St. Cleer, on the 23rd ult., Mr. J. PHILLIPS, aged 19 years. At Liskeard, on the 18th ult., Mr. JOSEPH WELCH, sub-bailiff of the Liskeard county court, aged 35 years. At Trephinnock, in the parish of Southhill, on the 20th ult., Mr. G. BODY, aged 17 years. At Woolley, in the parish of Moorwinstow, on the 19th ult., Mr. TICKLE, a respected yeoman of Broadwoodwidger, aged 62 years. At Coombe Cottage, in the parish of Moorwinstow, on Saturday last, after a lingering illness, Miss ROUSE, only sister of the late Rev. OLIVER ROUSE, rector of Tetcott, Devon, aged 68 years. At Tavistock, on the 22nd ult., Mr. EMANUEL BOLT, druggist, aged 68 years. At Lifton, on the 15th ult., Mr. JOHN MADDAVER, aged 73 years. At Portsea, on the 25th ult., after a short and severe illness, the Hon POWNELL F. PELLEW, First Lieutenant of H.M. yacht "Victoria and Albert," aged 28 years. At Kingston-upon-Thames, on the 25th ult., the Rev. SAMUEL WHITELOCK GANDY, vicar of Kingston, near Richmond, Surrey, formerly minister of East Stonehouse, and St. Budeaux, near Plymouth, aged 77 years. In London, on the 25th ult., after several years' affliction, which she bore with resignation, the wife of Mr. GEORGE ROOKE, of the Pied Horse Tavern, Chiswell Street, aged 62 years. At Weston-super-mare, on the 25th ult., ELIZABETH, relict of the late EDWARD WILLIAMS, Esq., of Efford House, near Plymouth, and daughter of the late JOHN PEARSON FOOTE, Esq., of Harewood, in this county, aged 62 years.

West Briton and Cornwall Advertiser. Friday 2nd January, 1852. CARHARRACK - On the morning of Christmas day, the Wesleyan Chapel at Carharrack, as early as five o'clock was densely crowded by an audience waiting the arrival of the village choir of singers and a short time afterwards, Captain RICHARD JEFFERY appeared at the head of the choir, singing that very appropriate piece "Joy to the world the Lord is come," after which the Rev. B. BROWNE, delivered a very suitable address, and singing and prayer followed. The anthems and pieces were sung in a style highly creditable to the performers, and reflecting the greatest praise on Capt. Jeffery, their founder and supporter. In the evening a most impressive sermon was preached by the Rev. J. BIGGS. MINING COLLEGE - In the course of the interesting proceedings at the conversazione of the Penzance institute on Monday last, some remarks by Mr. BETTANY, one of the secretaries, called forth a few observations from Mr. COUCH, to the effect that he had that evening received a communication from Sir CHARLES LEMON relative to the establishment of a Mining College in this county. The papers relating to the subject he had by him, and would be most happy to circulate and distribute them to all who would take an interest in the matter; and if any person desired any information on the subject he should be most happy to afford it. Mr. Couch, likewise observed that Cornish miners were acknowledged to be the best engineers; at least, so far as engines were concerned. He thought also that Penzance would be one of the head places in connection with the proposed mining college; but whether the lectures would be delivered there he knew not. It might however, perhaps, be done between Penzance and Truro. MEVAGISSEY - It has for a long time past been the desire of the inhabitants of this place to erect a Town Clock, but from some cause or other their wish has never been realized. The leading tradesmen have, however, now taken the matter up in earnest, and it may be expected to be in a very short time accomplished. It would be a valuable acquisition to the town, and it is hoped that no party prejudices or unworthy selfishness will prevent the erection of the clock. LONGEVITY - There are now living in the parish of Veryan, two sisters and two brothers, named THOMAS, whose united ages make 321. APPOINTMENT IN THE FOREIGN OFFICE - The appointment in the Foreign Office mentioned in our paper last week, was of the Hon. HUSSEY C. VIVIAN, the eldest son of Lord Vivian, and not of the Hon J. C. Vivian, his lordship's brother. THE GOLD REGIONS - Two miners, NICHOLAS and WILLIAM THOMAS, of the parish of Northhill, have lately returned to their homes from California. They left three years since last April, and proceeded to America, where they had another brother, who had saved enough to take the trio to the gold region, where they continued to labour for above two years - when the two returned to this country and the other returned to America - bringing with them above GBP1,500 each - Nicholas was a married man with three children, and when he left his family were pennyless and destitute, but the wife by industry of her needle, with the help of some good friends, has supported herself and family decently, and when he returned unexpectedly they were just finishing their frugal dinner on red herrings and potatoes. POULTRY STEALING - In the parish of St. Allen, a party of hunters discovered, last week, buried in a croft know by the name of sixty acres, not far from Hendra cottage, a quantity of legs of geese, ducks' legs, and fowls' heads, legs, and wings. Some of the fowls were flayed, having their necks and wings cut off close to their body and their legs above the joint; and they amounted in the whole to a large wheelbarrow full. There have been a large quantity of fowls, &c., stolen of late in that neighbourhood, and no doubt they were deposited in this place by one or more of the guilty parties. On Saturday evening last, or early on Sunday morning, the fowl-house of Mr. W. SIMMONS, at Chevelah, was broken into, and eight fowls and six ducks stolen. The parties have as yet escaped detection. CHARGE OF SMUGGLING - On Wednesday the 24th ult., Captain FEED[?] of the smack "Wellington," of Plymouth, JOHN SPILLER, of Exmouth, mate, and W. MUTTER and J. HALLET, seamen, were charged before the magistrates at Penzance with smuggling, their vessel having been chased by the revenue cutter of Padstow, (as stated last week) when they threw the kegs overboard. The accused had been remanded in order to communicate with the Board of Customs. They now pleaded not guilty, but evidence being given to the same effect as detailed in the West Briton last week, they were severally convicted, and each sentenced to six months' imprisonment, with hard labour in the borough gaol. CAUTION TO SAILORS - JOHN CORNISH of Fowey, a sailor, shipped himself on board the "Good Intent," WARBURTON master, for Quebec. At Quebec he left the vessel, and shipped for the run home for GBP5[?], thinking to obtain more money than from the vessel in which he had signed articles. Before he left, for the concealment, &c., he had to pay the parties who induced him so to set, GBP4. He lost wages from the "Good Intent," and has since been committed to a mitigated imprisonment of six weeks in Bodmin gaol. DARING OUTRAGE - On Friday night last, some villain or villains fired a gun three times following into the bed-room window of JAMES MOYLE, of Stithians, when the family, consisting of the father and mother and seven young children were in bed. About the same time, some young men were detected in breaking open the door of James Moyle's house. Their names are known, and measures have been taken to bring the offenders to justice. James Moyle is a very quiet, honest, and harmless miner. It cannot be too generally known that the foolish and wanton use of fire arms [..poses?] parties to fine or imprisonment, and that persons firing guns within forty yards of a public road are liable to a fine of GBP5. TRURO POLICE - On the night of the 19th ult., WILLIAM RICKARD, a sailor, eighteen years of age, escaped from the lock-up at Padstow, where he had been confined on a charge of stealing from the cabin of a vessel at Padstow, a double-barrelled gun, a coat, books, and some money, the property of the captain. The prisoner is a native of Lower St. Columb, and a description of his dress and person having appeared in the Police Gazette, and also been sent to Mr. PAINE, police inspector at Truro, the prisoner was apprehended in that town on Wednesday night the 24th ult. Police constable WARD seeing some sailors in Boscawen-street, detected amongst them one whose dress corresponded with that of the escaped prisoner, but in person there was some difference from the description given, that having been somewhat incorrect, Serjeant HARE being at hand questioned the sailor, who said he belonged to Lower St. Columb, but was not the man who had escaped from Padstow prison, though he said he knew the man. Being asked to produce his register ticket he said he had left it at home at Lower St. Columb; but being brought into the station-house, the ticket was found concealed in one of his stockings. The inspector then wrote to chief constable BLANNING, of Padstow, on the subject, who came to Truro, and conveyed the prisoner again to Padstow. On Monday last, DAVID HOCKING, cabinet maker of Truro, was summoned before the magistrates to answer the complaint of EMMA SEARLE. It appeared that on Friday night last, about eleven o'clock, Hocking went to the complainant's house and knocked at the door. She came down and inquired who was there, and on being informed, refused to open the door and advised Hocking to go home. He then forced open the door, and committed an assault on Searle by striking her in the face. The case being clearly proved, Hocking was fined GBP1 and 8s. costs, or in default to be committed to the house of correction for one calendar month to hard labour. FALMOUTH POLICE - JANE TOMS, wife of Mr. EDWARD TOMS, innkeeper, appeared before the Mayor, Mr. ELLIS, and Mr. J. W. TICKELL, magistrate, on Wednesday last, to complain against THOMAS PRYOR, a mason, who she stated was in her house on Christmas eve, and assaulted her by striking her violently with his fist. She showed the effects of the blow, and the assault having been proved, the defendant had to pay 2s. 6d. fine and 8s. expenses, or be imprisoned ten days. The fine was paid. JOHN ALDRIDGE, one of the borough constables preferred a charge against JOHN BRADLEY, for obstructing him in his duty on Christmas eve. It appeared the constable had a young man, called CHANT, in custody for fighting and disorderly conduct. While the constable and Chant were scuffling, surrounded by a large mob, Bradley, as stated by the constable snatched the staff from him and flung it away, and Chant was rescued. Bradley was bound over to appear at the sessions for trial, Mr. HENRY BLAKE becoming surety for his appearance. There was a summons out against THOMAS CHANT, but he did not appear, and it was stated he had gone to sea; we understand an indictment will also be preferred against him at the borough sessions on Friday the 2nd instant. These sessions, which are to be held on the 2nd instant, before Mr. BEVAN the recorder, would have been without a prisoner but for Bradley. FIRE - On Monday morning last, about seven o'clock, a fire broke out in a stable situate in Back Lane, near Kenwyn-street, Truro, in the occupation of Mr. JOHN MANSELL, carrier from Truro to Fowey. It was with some difficulty that two horses in the stable at the time were rescued, for it being a thatched roof, and straw and reed in the place, the whole was consumed with amazing rapidity. One of the town engines was speedily on the spot, but the roof had fallen in before it arrived, and the fire remaining was extinguished with buckets. The stable was the property of the Earl of Falmouth.

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WEST BRITON and CORNWALL ADVERTISER - Transcribed by Graeme and Sue Dawson 5TH DECEMBER 1851 BIRTHS At HELIGAN, on Tuesday last, the wife of the Rev. J. Townshend BOSCAWEN, of a son. At TRURO, on Monday last, the wife of the Rev. Dr. TANCOCK, of a son. At HELSTON, on Tuesday last, the wife of Mr. Roger FANING, of a daughter. At PENZANCE, on the 25th ult., the wife of Mr. Joseph JAGO, of a daughter. At East Street, PENZANCE, on Monday last, the wife of Mr. Richard WILLIAMS, builder, of a son. At PENZANCE, on Saturday last, the wife of Capt. George DUNSTAN, of a son; the wife of Mr. Edward HOCKING, of a son; and the wife of Mr. John WILLIAMS, of a daughter. At MARAZION, on Saturday last, the wife of Mr. GILBERT, innkeeper, of a son; and on Monday, the wife of Mr. John EDMONDS, of a daughter. At REDRUTH, the wife of Mr. John PENROSE, assayer, of a daughter; and the wife of Mr. William TEAGUE, of the brewery, of a son. At ST.AUSTELL, on Friday last, the wife of Mr. Henry DANIEL, druggist, of a daughter; and on Wednesday, the wife of Mr. Samuel HARRIS, tinman, of a son. At FOWEY, on the 23rd ult., the wife of Robert BISHOP, Esq., of a still - born son. At BODMIN, on the 24th ult., the wife of Mr. PASCOE, draper, of a son; and the wife of Capt. VERCOE, of the Duke of Cornwall Mine, of a daughter. At LOSTWITHIEL, on the 24th ult., the wife of Mr. HILBORNE, chemist, of a son. At ROSE HILL, LOSRWITHIEL, on the 26th ult., the wife of Mr. James BENNETTS, manager of the Restormel Iron Mine, of a son. At the Vicarage, TALLAND, on the 17th ult., the wife of the Rev. Charles HOCKER, of a son. At TREGOODWELL, new CAMELFORD, the wife of Mr. Richard INCH, of a son; and the wife of Mr. FINNEMORE, of a son. At LISKEARD, on the 21st ult., the wife of Capt. Robert KNAPP, of a son; on Monday last, the wife of Mr. Samuel ELIOTT, of a son; and on Tuesday, the wife of Mr. MORCOM, woolstapler, of a son. At PORT WRINKLE, in the parish of SHEVIOCK, on the 2nd ult., the wife of Mr. BONNY, of a daughter. On Monday last, the wife of the Rev. R. Chamberlain SMITH, Incumbent of NORTH TAMERTON, of a daughter. At TAVISTOCK, on the 22nd ult., the wife of Mr. Charles DAW, draper, of a son. At TAVISTOCK, on the 23rd ult., the wife of the Rev. Wm. JACKSON, of OKEHAMPTON, of a daughter prematurely. At EXETER, on the 25th ult., the wife of Mr. S. DOBLE, draper, of a daughter. At KINGSAND, on the 14th ult., the wife of Edmund BROWN, Esq., Paymaster, R. N., of a daughter. At Lorn Road, BRIXTON, LONDON, on the 26th ult., the wife of H. J. ROGERS, Esq., of a daughter. At Shenton Hall, LEICESTERSHIRE, on the 23rd ult., the wife of Frederick WOLLASTON, Esq., of a daughter. MARRIAGES At St.Mary's TRURO, on Monday last, Mr. G. C. CUTLER, to Helen youngest daughter of the late R. FOURACRE, Esq., of GLOUCSTER. At St.Mary's Wesleyan Chapel, TRURO, on Tuesday last, Mr. CHAPPLE, of BODMIN, to Mrs. SPRY, of TRURO. At MADRON, on Monday last, Mr. Thomas JAMES, of TOWEDNACK, to Miss Mary EDDY, of PENZANCE; and Mr. Thomas F. LOVE, of the "Arab," to Miss Jane WILLIAMS, of PENZANCE. At PAUL, on the 23rd ult., Mr John BATTEN to Miss DUNGEY, both of NEWLYN. At ST.AUSTELL, on Wednesday last, Mr. Sampson BLEWETT, to Miss Mary Ann VIVIAN. At ROCHE, on Saturday last, Mr. Samuel HANCOCK to Miss Ann THOMAS. At the Registrar office, LISKEARD, on Sunday last, Mr. John SOWDEN to Miss Jane KELLY, both of that place; and Mr. William CRABB, of TALLAND, to Miss A. M. MARTYN, of LANREATH. At TIVERTON, on the 20th ult., the Rev. Edward WEBB, Baptist Minister, to Selina, widow of the late Mr. SCOBLE, of KINGSBRIDGE. At CREETOWN, SCOTLAND, on the 27th ult., Mr. Samuel DONALD, of PERRANUTHNOE, in the County, to Miss Helen HANNAGH, of the former place. At St. Mary's, KIDWELLY, SOUTH WALES, on the 23rd ult., Mr. David MORGAN, police officer, CARMARTHEN, to Miss Elizabeth BAWDEN, of ST,. EWE, in this county. DEATHS At TRURO, on Monday last, Mrs. GUBBIN, aged 72 years. At HELSTON, on Saturday last, Mrs. Margaret HAWKE, aged 85 years; and on Sunday Mrs. BASSET, aged 82 years. At Antron House, in the parish of SITHNEY, on the 27th ult., the wife of Charles DANIELL, Esq., aged 60 years. At PENZANCE, on Tuesday last, the wife of Mr. Thomas BECKERLEG, compositor, aged 42 years. At PENZANCE, on Saturday last, Mrs. BRANWELL, relict of the late Benjamin BRANWELL, Esq., aged 63 years. At PENZANCE on the 25th ult., William son of Mr. BRYANT, aged 4 years; on the 27th, Joseph Nicholas, son of Mr. Phillip HILL, aged 2 years; Mrs. Anna TRESIDDER, aged 64 years; on Saturday last the infant son of Mr. TUCKER, excise officer, and Alexander son of Mr. J. B. READ, currier, aged 10 years; and on Monday, Mr. John PASCOE, high bailiff of the county court, At ST. JUST in PENWITH, on Saturday last, Mary, daughter of Mr. THOMAS, aged 12 years. At NEWQUAY, suddenly, on Monday last, Catherine, wife of Mr. Davis LLEWELLYN, chief office of H. M. Coastguard at that place, aged 55 years. At ROCHE, on Friday last, Elizabeth, wife of Mr. John BATE, carpenter, aged 45 years. At LOSTWITHIEL, on the 25th ult., Mrs. Ann COLLINGS, aged 32 years. At LERREN, near LOSTWITHIEL, on the 27th ult., the wife of Mr. Thomas BROWN. At LISKEARD, on the 27th ult., the wife of Mr. SIMMONS, butcher, aged 43 years. At CRAFTHOLE, in the parish of SHEVIOCK, on the 27th ult., Johanna, wife of Mr. Thomas HARRIS, aged 70 years. At LUMPSTONE, DEVON, on the 25th ult., in the 55th year of his age of lingering consumption, contracted by over toil in the Hydrographic Office of the Admiralty, in which he filled a highly responsible and laborious appointment for 18 years, Commander Alfred MILES, R.N., deeply regretted by all who could estimate private worth, and respect genuine talent zealously devoted to the performance of public duty. Captain MILES has left a widow and two children, a son and daughter to lament their irretrievable loss, while a large circle of sorrowing relatives and attached friends bare testimony to the high and unblemished character which he bore in every relation of life. At EXETER, on Monday last Mrs. ODGERS, wife of the Rev. James ODGERS, Wesleyan Minister, aged 76 years. At ASHBURTON, on the 25th ult., much respected Mr. John RENDELL, tanner, aged 60 years. At LUCKNOW, on the 23rd of September last, Major T. H. SCOTT, C. B., of the 38th B. N, I, formally of TREWARDREVA, in this county. At SOUTHWOOD, HIGATE, on Sunday last, Mrs. Judith LONGMAN, the last surviving sister of the late Thomas Norton LONGMAN, Esq., of PATERNOSTER- ROW, aged 84 years. At NIAGARA, on the 7th of October last, of rapid consumption, Mr. James HARVEY, formally of this county, aged 37years. At MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA, on the 25th February last, Jane, wife of Mr. BROCK, and youngest daughter of Mr. James MATTHEWS, of PAUL, in this county. Aged 33 years. Julia Mosman, OPC for St.Austell,Charlestown, and Treverbyn Website at http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~staustell W. Briton newspaper transcripts at http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~wbritonad Please visit the OPC website at http://cornwall-opc.org

West Briton and Cornwall Advertiser. Friday 26th December, 1851. NEW ORGAN - Mr. SWEETLAND, the well known organ builder of Bath, has just completed a beautiful instrument destined to assist divine worship at the Wesleyan chapel, Camborne. It is of excellent tone, rich and of reedy quality, calculated, if well managed, to be on the best of terms with the voices of choristers. The pedal organ extends to C C C; and the great organ to C C; the choir organ to C C; and the swell to the tenor C. The diapasons, both in swell and great organ, are particularly good; the hautboy and trumpet (swell) are very effective stops. The deep pedals are round, sonorous, and full to an immense degree, and set off well the brilliant clearness of the full organ. The mechanism is finished with Mr. Sweetland's usual care, and the instrument altogether does credit to his establishment. - Bath Journal. THE COURT OF Mr. TREMAYNE OF HELIGAN - This court was held at Washaway on the 16th instant, for lands in the neighbourhood of Wadebridge, when an abatement of fifteen per cent. on the rent due at ladyday last was made, being two and a half per cent, over last court. Mr. Tremayne dined with his tenantry, and on his health being drunk, addressed them as his friends in the kind familiar manner which his late respected father had been in the habit of doing. He expressed his consciousness of their past and present difficulties, and sympathized with them in their distress; and hoped he should not be found wanting in the duties that were required of a landlord in the present day. This being the first time he had had the pleasure of meeting them, he trusted that friendship would grow with acquaintance. During the afternoon, Mr. Tremayne conversed familiarly with his tenantry on agricultural and other subjects. On his departure the tenantry expressed their high approval of his conduct, and after a friendly discussion on practical agricultural their efforts to stem the tide of difficulties, having seen in their new landlord a true "chip of the old block." REDRUTH UNION - CHRISTMAS TREAT - The guardians and many other kind friends belonging to the eight parishes in this union, having liberally subscribed for a Christmas treat to the paupers, amounting to 267, the master purchased for that purpose 330 lbs beef and tallow of the best quality, consisting of ribs, rounds, and pinrounds. There were also 4 lbs. of tea, and 20 obs. of sugar, distributed among the aged and infirm. Each adult was allowed a pound of plum pudding, and the children in proportion. Cake and tea were allowed in the evening, and also to be repeated on new year's day. There were provided 300 oranges for the children; also 48 lbs. of currants, and 66 lbs. of butter and lard for the cakes, and 40 lbs. of raisins for the puddings. Other articles were furnished to the inmates for their enjoyment, and the rooms were decorated with laurel, box, arbutus and other evergreens, kindly supplied from the grounds of a neighbouring magistrate, connected with the board. ST. AUSTELL - On Thursday the 18th instant, the tolls arising from the fairs and markets were again taken by Mr. WILLIAM NICHOLLS, at an advance of GBP26 on the sum let for last year. FALMOUTH - The constant attention of the magistrates to the business of this borough, which has become a daily matter, has caused its magistracy to be brought under the consideration of the Lord Chancellor, and his lordship has resolved to insert in the commission of the peace the names of Mr. R. R. BROAD, Mr. ELLIS, Mr. ROGERS, and Mr. R. CHARLTON. SMUGGLING - On the 17th instant, before the mayor of Penzance, Mr. PEARCE, a charge was preferred buy the collector of Customs at that port, Mr. BERESFORD against ROBERT TEED, master of the smack "Wellington," of Plymouth; JOHN SPILLER, the mate; and WILLIAM WESTLAKE MUTTER, and JOHN HALLET, the crew of the said smack, for having neglected to heave to on signals being made by her Majesty's revenue cutter, "Sylvia," and for destroying the cargo to prevent a seizure. Mr. FORWARD, commander of the cutter, deposed that he observed the smack on Wednesday off Padstow, harbour, about noon, standing E. N. E. at the time about seven or eight miles from the shore. He stood across to board her, but she altered her course and steered N. E. by N. While pursuing her he observed the man at the helm leave his post several times and go to the main hatchway apparently assisting the crew. When about a mile distant he hoisted the colours and commenced firing as a signal for her to heave to. He fired about a hundred times; and half an hour afterwards, when within a quarter of a mile she hove to. He boarded her in two or three minutes, in company with an officer and a boat's crew. On the hatchway being opened there was a strong smell of spirits. He asked the master to show his papers; also where he was bound to and where he came from? The captain replied, "from Exmouth, and was bound to Cardiff for coals." He searched her and found part of the ballast, which was sand, quite wet with spirit, which he believed to be brandy. One of the men found the hoop of a cask and part of the stave of a tub. The pumps were tried and the water was impregnated with spirit, which was discovered both by smell and taste. The impression of a tub was also observed in the ballast. The vessel had been seized and brought to the port of Penzance. About twenty minutes after witness boarded the vessel, they picked up a tub containing brandy; it was a two gallon tub, and was thirty yards astern of the vessel - there being none other with six miles of the "Wellington" and "Sylvia." The cutter cruised about, and two hours afterwards picked up eight kegs, of four gallons each, in the wake of the vessel. After other evidence had been given, the men were remanded until the following Wednesday, to await communication with the Board of Customs. OPERATION WITH THE USE OF CHLOROFORM - On the 10th inst., JOHN KISTLE, aged sixty-four years, an outpensioner of Chelsea, residing at Higher Hallankean near Hayle, was compelled to submit, in consequence of a wound which he had received whilst serving in the 40th regiment, to lose his left leg immediately below the knee. Having been put under the influence of chloroform, the amputation was performed by Dr. MILLETT, of Hayle, assisted by his brother, Mr. MILLETT, of Penzance, in half a minute. It appears that Kistle, at an early age, enlisted as a substitute in the Cornwall and Devon militia, and about two years afterwards joined the 40th regiment. He accompanied that regiment to South America, and was present at the bombardment of Monte Video, &c., and having got wounded was, at the age of twenty-four years, and after six years' servitude, made an out-pensioner of Chelsea, at the rate of sixpence per day. IMPOSTOR - a man calling himself JOHN QUICK, has been obtaining contributions from the public of the west of Cornwall, as a shipwrecked sailor. His paper purports to be signed by H. P. RAWLINGS, magistrate, Rev. H. ROGERS, Rev. - BENSON and other respectable persons. He is believed to be the same man who has been for some time carrying on the same trade under the names of THOMAS WILLIAMS, &c. RESULTS OF INTOXICATION - On Saturday night last, JOHN CHARLES PASCOE, labourer, and BAWDEN WILLS were drinking together in the Swan public-house, Kenwyn-street, Truro. Between ten and eleven o'clock, Wills being too drunk to walk home, Pascoe agreed to carry him on his back to his house in Castle-street. Pascoe took him up, but on leaving the house hitched his toe against the curb, and both fell to the ground together. Pascoe, on getting up, laid hold of a man called CLARKES, and accused him of tripping him up; a scuffle then took place between them, and Clarke threw Pascoe and broke his arm. Dr. BULLMORE being applied to, directed Pascoe to be immediately taken to the infirmary, where he now remains under surgical care. MINE ACCIDENT - On Wednesday last, an accident occurred at Boscarne Mine, in the parish of Bodmin, by which a man named FISH was seriously injured. He was employed in excavating a reservoir for the large engine in course of erection, when the ground fell and entirely buried him. On his being withdrawn, it was found that his hip joint was dislocated. The sufferer is doing as well as the serious nature of the accident will allow. FATAL ACCIDENT AT OXFORD - On Saturday afternoon, Mr. GILBEE, commoner of Exeter College, was accidentally drowned in the Thames. The deceased had been rowing in an outrigger as far as Sandford, and on his return, when just past Iffley Pound, his boat upset, how or by what means cannot be ascertained, as no one saw the accident. A person passing saw the boat turned upside down, when he gave an alarm, and the body was found in the course of about a quarter of an hour. The deceased was the only son of the Rev. WILLIAM GILBEE, vicar of Gwennap. CORONERS' INQUESTS - The following inquests have been held before Mr. JOHN CARLYON, county coroner:- On Saturday last, at Ponsanooth, in the parish of St. Gluvias, on the body of NICHOLAS ANDREW, aged 2 years and 8 months. It appears that outside his father's house there is a covered stream of water which passes under the turnpike road and empties itself into a mill pool on the other side; and in his father's court there is an opening left over the stream for the convenience of parties who want water. Into this opening the child fell on Friday, and he was carried by the stream through the conduit, to the mill pool where he was found by some parties in search of him. He was then quite dead. Verdict, "accidentally drowned." On the same day, at Feock, on the body of JOHN LAWRENCE, aged 4 months; who was found dead in bed, beside his mother. There is no doubt that the child died from natural causes, and the jury returned a verdict to that effect. On Tuesday last, at St. Day, on the body of EMILY PENBERTHY, aged 8 years. The deceased was at a neighbour's house at Vogue on Saturday last, and, in attempting to unhang a blower, her pinafore was carried by the draft into the fire. She ran out of the house with her clothes on fire, and was observed by some miners, who extinguished the flames as well as they could, but she had received such injuries that she died on the following day. Verdict, "accidental death." The following inquests have been held before Mr. HICHENS, county coroner:- On Saturday last, in the parish of Gwinear, on the body of JOHN HOCKING, aged 45 years. The deceased worked at Wheal Unity mine, in that parish, and on the 19th instant, he and his comrade, JAMES WILLIAMS, were descending by the ladders through the engine shaft to the 70 fathoms level, where they worked. The deceased was preceded by Williams who was about three fathoms in advance of him, and Williams quitted the ladder at the 60-fathoms level for the purpose of leaving there some powder and candles, which he had with him for use, that being a drier place than the 70 fathoms, and just as he had done so, he heard the deceased cry out at the moment, as Williams supposed, that he fell. Williams immediately descended to the 70 fathoms level, where he found his comrade lying on his side. He was quite sensible, and able to speak, and upon being asked how he fell, he replied that he had lost his holdfast. The deceased lived to be taken to the surface, and to be carried to his home, where he died in about four hours after. Verdict, "Accidental death." On Wednesday last, at Camborne on the bodies of MARK SMITH, aged 43 years, and his two sons, MARK, aged 18 years, and WILLIAM, aged 13 years. The father and sons were comrades and worked underground in Crane and Bejawsa mine, in that parish. On Monday last, they had been down at their labour, and having come up between eight and nine o'clock at night, they went into the boiler-house to take off their working dress, and whilst there for that purpose a tube connected with the boiler collapsed and occasioned an escape of steam, the violence of which was such as to blow off the roof of the house. The cries of the lads were heard from without by some men who had come to the spot in consequence of the explosion, and they immediately burst open the door of the boiler-house and got them out. Search was then made for the father, who was very soon discovered, but in a lifeless state. Mr. MICHAEL LOAM, of Gwennap, an engineer having the care of the engine, was examined, who considered that the engine with everything connected therewith, was in good condition, and could attribute the collapse to nothing else than a deficiency of water in the boiler, which, he said, might possibly have proceeded from a leak therein, but the injury which it (the boiler) had sustained by the explosion was such as to prevent his being able to say if there were previously any such defect; unless the deficiency of water were occasioned by a leak it must have arisen from the engine not being properly fed, but it was impossible then to discover from which of the two causes the accident arose. Mr. Loam spoke highly of the engine-man, whose conduct he had had frequent opportunities of observing during the twelve months the engine had been at work, as being exceedingly attentive and careful, and the like testimony was given of him by Capt. HENRY STEPHENS, the managing agent of the mine; and in the absence of anything like a charge against the engine-man, the jury, without hesitation, returned a verdict of "accidental death." One of the lads died on Tuesday last, and the other on Wednesday. EXETER DISTRICT COURT OF BANKRUPTCY - Tuesday, December 23. - In re: THOMAS PENROSE DIXON - The Bankrupt is a bookseller, stationer and printer of Falmouth, and this was the day appointed for the choice of assignees. Mr. STOGDON opposed, on behalf of Mr. HENRY BESLEY, of South-street, Exeter, and other creditors. Bankrupt, in his examination said he gave a bill of sale to ANN PINDER upon everything he possessed. Did not know the exact date of it, should think about four or five years ago. Had been carrying on business ever since. The bill of sale was to secure GBP50. That sum had been due during the whole time. Had remained in open possession of everything, until execution was put in under the bill of sale about six weeks since. Had not signed the declaration of insolvency when it was put in, but did afterwards. Merely the printing materials were sold. They brought GBP56 [?], which paid out the execution. The sale was on the 4th of December; the entry was ten days before that. Did not instruct Mr. YOUNG, to send out the lithographic circular produced. It was a circular addressed to his creditors, showing assets to the amount of GBP130, which would pay 5s. in the pound, and offering that in two instalments. It concluded by expressing a hope that from the long connection between Bankrupt and his creditors they would accept these terms and allow the furniture to be preserved for his future use. Did not know how the furniture was to be preserved to his future use. Had never given an opinion in any shape or form whatever on the state of his affairs. Had purposely avoided doing so. The statement in the circular was made without his knowledge. It was not authorised by him personally. It might have been some of his family's doing. Mr. Stogdon - Which of your family was likely to take this liberty. Bankrupt - My wife. His Honor - Am I to understand the circular was written by the authority of your wife? Bankrupt - I dare say it was. His Honor - Have you never heard of such a letter before? Bankrupt - I have not. His Honor - You never heard of such a letter being sent to your creditors? Bankrupt - Distinctly not. Mr. Stogdon - Who furnished the list of your creditors. Bankrupt - Perhaps my son. Mr. Stogdon - But how was it you were unable to attend to your own affairs. Bankrupt - That letter (produced) was directed by my son. I can swear to his handwriting, and I knew that Mr. Young had written such a letter, but I know nothing of that lithograph. His Honor - That is not the question. The question is whether you knew such an offer was made to your creditors. Bankrupt - I signed a statement that I was worth that. His Honor - With a view to making an offer. Bankrupt - Yes, Sir. By Mr. Stogdon - The printing presses and all the types were sold. Did not know what became of them. Believed they were sold to various parties. Knew a Mr. TREGONING. He was a printer in the same town. Did not know whether all the stock was knocked down to him. Did not know who had any of it. The value of the type and presses was GBP150 - full that. The press was bought four or five years ago. It was a super-royal. The things were sold by auction. Was not present at the sale. Did not know what they fetched. Heard the amount was about GBP66. Could not pretend to say what was the value of it. Supposed the value was that at which the parties bought it. Was not aware that it was represented at the sale that the things were bought in for himself. Was not there. Studiously avoided giving any opinion on the matter. The goods were removed from his premises to another place to be sold and there they were, if they had not been removed. Did not know where they were. Had a small quantity of place. A few spoons he supposed. His Honor - You are not asked what you suppose but what you had. Bankrupt - Had a silver salver and a silver goblet presented by the Cornwall Royal Regatta Committee. Had a half a dozen table spoons, and nine tea spoons. Supposed they were at home with his wife. Had a gold watch and two gold chains. They had not been in his possession for the last three years. They, together with the salver and goblet, were sold to the Falmouth Bank. The bank bought the whole at one and the same time, and had them from two to three years. They had not been in his possession lately. Had three pianos altogether, two out of hire and one in his shop. Sold another to Mr. FOX, who gave a bill for it, which was in the bank. It had been put in the bank five or six times. It had been renewed as many times as that. Supposed it was due again now. It was in the bank to his credit. Did not know what prices were made at the sale or who bought the printing materials. Gave about GBP26 or GBP27 for the press. Bought it five or six years ago of Mr. BOND, of Stonehouse. Had not represented that it had cost GBP75 some years since. Did not know who bought it at the sale. Did not know that it had fetched only GBP11 or GBP12. His Honor - Had made affidavit that there was enough to pay 5s. in the GBP. Before doing so, drew out a debtor and creditor account. Put a larger price on the press than GBP11 or GBP12. The choice of assignees was adjourned to the day for the last examination of the Bankrupt, on the 18th January next.

West Briton and Cornwall Advertiser. 19th December, 1851. KENWYN BELLS - These Bells, which, for more than a century, have been the only peal in the neighbourhood of Truro, and have been so much and so generally admired, are now, in consequence of long use, in want of much repair. In fact, it is feared that three out of the number will require recasting. One is broken, and the other two are badly cracked. In addition to which, the Belfry must undergo a thorough repair. This will involve an outlay not far short of GBP100; and as it is very undesirable that the whole of this expense should fall on the parish, it is proposed to raise a subscription towards the cost of recasting and putting them up anew. It is hoped that many will be found to respond heartily to this appeal. Any contribution will be thankfully received, and may be paid to the Vicar, to either of the Churchwardens; or at the Cornish Bank, Truro. E. HAROLD BROWNE, Vicar. E. T. CARLYON, JOHN TIPPET, Churchwardens. Kenwyn, December 17, 1851. Additional Subscriptions since our last. Capt. DEVONSHIRE...GBP1. 1. 0d. Capt. HOLLAND...GBP1. 1. 0d. Miss TREVENEN...GBP1. 1. 0d. A Friend by Mr. J. R. PAULL...10s. Mr. H. E. NANKIVELL...10s. Mr. J. H. VIVIAN, M.P....GBP2. 0. 0d. Mrs. VIVIAN...GBP1. 0. 0d. Mr. O. WILLIAMS... 10s. Mrs. PASCOE... 10s. Mr. TOM... 10s. Mr. HEARD... 5s. LITHOGRAPH OF Mrs. KELYNACK - We are requested to state that the spirited and life-like lithographic print of this old Cornish fish-woman, published by Colnaghi, of London, is not by Brandard, (as stated last week) but by Mr. T. H. NICHOLSON, an artist now well-know for his numerous etchings and designs on wood. We are informed that Mr. Nicholson made his drawing at the same time that Mr. BUNARD made the model of her, which was exhibited at the late meeting of the Royal Cornwall Polytechnic Society, which model was then rewarded with a second silver medal, and has since been purchased by the Early of Falmouth. THE TESTIMONIAL TO Mr. MICHAEL WILLIAMS. - We understand that the subscription to the testimonial to Mr. Michael Williams now amounts to about GBP500, a much larger sum than was anticipated. But for the contributions being limited to five shillings, we have no doubt that the amount would have been nearer GBP1000. APOTHECARIES HALL - On Thursday last, Mr. JAMES MUDGE, of Bodmin, after undergoing the required examinations, was admitted a Licentiate, and received certificates to practise. VACCINATION - For some time past we understand that the small pox has raged to a fearful extent to the Penzance Union, and as its ravages are still going on, the guardians have thought it advisable to publish hand-bills urging on the people the great importance of vaccination. They have also published a return, showing the extent to which death is occasioned by the neglect to have vaccination performed. From this document it appears that the whole number of deaths which have occurred in the district during the last eight months has been 193, and out of this large number only 12 children are known to have been vaccinated. COLONIES IN ENGLAND - Colonies of Spaniards are known of in Mount's Bay and Tor Bay. The latter, from having intermingled with the surrounding population, have not now, I believe, much more than a traditionary Spanish descent; whilst the former, on the contrary, have kept aloof, and are easily distinguished from their marked Spanish features. This colony is planted at Mousehole; and, according to their account, they have been settled there upwards of three centuries. Another account declares the original settlers to have formed part of the Spanish armada; and that, after its defeat, they made a descent on this part of the Cornish coast, drove out or killed the former inhabitants, and have ever since remained unmolested, and in great measure distinct from the surrounding inhabitants. The nature of the country in which they settled has, no doubt, proved favourable to them in this respect, as the soil is barren and rocky, with thinly scattered villages inhabited by a hardy race of fishermen. NAVAL PROMOTION - Mr. G. DOHERTY BROAD (son of Mr. R. R. BROAD, of Falmouth,) mate of H.M. ship "Southampton" on the South American station, has been promoted by Admiral REYNOLDS to a Lieutenantcy of that ship vacant by Lieut. DAY, appointed to command the "Locust" steamer, vice Curtis [?] deceased. SOCIETY FOR THE PROPAGATION OF THE GOSPEL - On Wednesday last a public meeting was held in the Town Hall, Camelford, in behalf of this society, presided over by the Rev. ROGER BIRD, of Lanteglos, the objects of the society were ably advocated by the Rev. G. B. GIBBONS, who acted as the deputation. The Rev. Dr. MARTYN, of St. Breward, the Rev. --- KINGDON, of Michaelstow, the Rev. W. J. KIRKNESS, of Boscastle, and other ministers and friends of the society. The collection at the close amounted to between GBP5 and GBP6. SHIPWRECKED FISHERMEN'S AND MARINERS' SOCIETY - Captain BINNEY, of the brig "Tom Bowling," lately wrecked near Padstow, requests us to state that his crew were not furnished with any articles of clothing by the agent of the above society at Padstow, as was stated in the West Briton of the 28th ult. He says he spoke to Mr. BRYANT, the agent of the society, on the subject, but only got from him one pair of stockings. Captain Binney says he has been a subscriber to the society ever since its first establishment, and always understood that its agents supplied what was needed to shipwrecked seamen. THE "ROYAL SHEPHERDESS" FROM ADELAIDE - On the 15th instant, the Scilly pilot boat "Atlantic" landed at St. Ives from the "Royal Shepherdess," BELL, commander, from Adelaide, (which place she left on the 8th of August) Mr. ROCK, Mrs. BUDD and infant, and Miss WALLIS. There were sixty other passengers who proceeded on to London in the vessel. A mail consisting of twenty-four packages was also landed at the same time and forwarded. COLLISION AT SEA - The schooner " Eleanor Hughes" of Cardigan, DAVID JAMES, master, from Cardiff, for London, with a cargo of bar iron, was run into on Wednesday night off the Deadman, by the Swedish brig "Memer," of Gothenburg, SANDBERG, master, from Hamburgh, for Valparaiso, when the former vessel immediately sunk; the crew, excepting one seaman, being saved over the bows of the "Memer." LAUNCESTON COUNTY COURT - This court was held on Wednesday the 10th instant, when there were thirty-four cases entered for trial. KITTOW v. JULIAN - Plaintiff is a surveyor, and defendant is an engineer. It appeared that in the year 1845, defendant with others projected a railway, calling in the Great Western and Falmouth Junction Railway. Plaintiff was employed in 1845, to survey a portion of the said line, and now sued defendant for GBP31. 3s. This case occupied the Court several hours, and his Honor reserved judgment until next court. The next was a case of assault - CONGDON v. GYNN - Plaintiff laid his damages at GBP2. It appeared that defendant on Saturday the 8th of November, rode a horse furiously through the street, and in doing so rode over a person called ROBERT COLLINS, near the Tower, in Launceston. Collins had his collar bone broken, and was otherwise injured. Plaintiff seeing this done, ran after defendant, and caught his horse by the bridle, and asked him his name, which defendant refused to give, and then commenced horse-whipping plaintiff. Mr. PETER, attorney for defendant, raised a question of law; his Honor reserved judgment. A final order was granted to Oakley Brighten, insolvent. CHARGE OF KITTING IN BOTALLACK MINE - At the Penzance County Court, held on the 9th instant, PHILIP HICKS, a working miner, brought an action against one of the adventurers in Botallack mine, Mr. S. H. JAMES, for recovery of GBP16, which plaintiff alleged was due to him for work performed in the mine. Mr. PASCOE appeared for the plaintiff and Mr. DARKE and Mr. ROSCORLA for the defendant. The defence set up was that Plaintiff had committed a felony by kitting, thus barring his right of recovery; but Mr. Pascoe demurred to the plea as being no answer to plaintiff's allegation. It appeared that on the 2nd of August last, plaintiff took a pitch in the 110-fathoms level in Botallack mine, four fathoms above the back of the level, at a tribute of 16s. in the pound. Men were at the same time employed in driving the level - plaintiff's brother, WILLIAM HICKS, was employed in driving the end at a tribute of 2s. 6d. in the pound. Plaintiff's first and second month's working was at the same place in the back of the level, and on the same terms. Plaintiff kept his stuff up in the back, where he broke it, but when it was about to be hauled to grass for the first month, he threw it from the back down upon the level. His first month's stuff was duly hauled to grass - the August stuff in September - but while getting it ready for sampling, Captain HARVEY, one of the underground agents, saw plaintiff, and told him he thought there was more stuff there than he had broken in his pitch, and he should bring the matter before the purser. The charge of kitting was founded on the following circumstances:- Plaintiff's brother, William Hicks, who was employed in driving the end, had much richer ground than the plaintiff, the tribute of the former being 2s. 6d., and of the latter 16s. in the pound, as before stated. Of course if the ore broken by William Hicks were mixed with plaintiff's and sold as his, it would be to the gain of plaintiff, and the loss of the adventurers. The agents declared their conviction that this dishonesty had been practised. From the evidence it appeared that in the middle of August, Captain Harvey went underground to the end where William Hicks was employed, and inquired if he had any tin, to which he replied, "not that I know of." The captain then went to work himself, and very soon discovered a rich vein of tin, where William Hicks was then in the act of working. On making that discovery, a second question was put as to what had become of the stuff he had last blasted from the hole? Being referred to a pile of rubbish and a barrow, the captain made a careful examination, the result of which was that a small quantity of ore was found in the pile and 8s. or 10s. worth in the barrow. This awakened suspicion; on the next day but one, the captain went to the end again, and broke two particular stones, eight inches long, and four inches deep, and from three to three and a half inches think, the full size of the vein, stuff of that description being worth 20s. the fourteen gallons. These stones he gave to William Hicks, and desired they might be put back with the stuff before broken in the end. Plaintiff's pitch was at this time poor, and the ground hard; it was estimated he would not clear more than GBP1 per month after paying costs, and three or four times, when the pitch was visited, it maintained a similar appearance. Captain Harvey again went underground with Captain ELLIS, on the 3rd of September, and observed the two stones before referred to. The settings for September were about the 6th, and on visiting this level Captain Harvey observed that the two stones had been taken from William Hicks's pile, and that the pile had been apparently overhauled and the best of the work taken away, it being altogether diminished. Plaintiff's stuff, in due course was wheeled from the mill-hole of the pitch to the shaft, and the two stones were not found there, but a quantity of the stuff had been spaled, which was a most unusual thing to do underground. From a comparison of the ores, the captain stated that a small portion of plaintiff's spaled stuff resembled strongly the stones he had dug from the end worked by William Hicks. Samples were produced, No. 1, consisting of spaled stones taken from plaintiff's pile, differing from those found in his pitch, where the veins strongly partook of the nature of the country; the captain (of twenty-five years' experience) said he was certain they could not have been broken in plaintiff's pitch. No. 2 sample, broken in William Hicks's end, was stated to be of the same quality as No. 1, found in plaintiff's pile. No. 3 sample had been taken from plaintiff's pitch, and differed from Nos. 1 and 2. Plaintiff claimed GBP16 wages for 44 barrows of stuff, but on the part of defendant it was proved that at 16s. tribute, plaintiff's wages for two months would be only GBP6. 3s. 1d. Plaintiff, William Hicks, and OLIVER ROWE swore that neither of them had been guilty of kitting; while for the defence, Captain PHILIP HARVEY, W. POLLARD, and W. OATS, miners, and Mr. TREMBATH, mine agent were examined. The hearing of the case occupied between six and seven hours, and the court deferred judgment. SHOOTING RABBITS. - At the Torpoint petty sessions on Tuesday week, THOMAS CURTIS, charged with shooting rabbits on the estate of Mr. WM. BENNETT, in St. Stephens, was fined 40s., and costs; in default of payment to be imprisoned for two months. A request made by the defendant to be allowed to send to Saltash for the money was accepted by the Bench, but meanwhile, on the application of an old man, who stated he was gamekeeper, Curtis was ordered to be detained in custody that he might be prosecuted on a charge of threatening to blow out his (the gamekeeper's) brains. The threat was made about two years since, but the gamekeeper had not been able to track Curtis since that time until he saw him before the Bench. COMMITTAL - On Friday last, WILLIAM LONG, of St. Austell, was charged before Mr. T. HEXT, and Mr. E. COODE, jun., with an assault. He was summoned to appear at the last petty sessions, but absconded, when a warrant was issued against him, and he was taken on Thursday the 11th instant. The prisoner was fined 5s., and in default of payment was committed for twenty-one days to the House of Correction. IMPOSTORS - We understand that two persons assuming the name of ROWE, very unlike each other in person, one being of a very dark complexion and the other fair, are now travelling with a petition numerously and respectably signed, stating that they have sustained a very heavy loss in consequence of their vessel being wrecked at Portreath. On being cross-questioned by a clergyman, near Falmouth, on whom they called, the answers which they gave were found to be neither satisfactory nor consistent, one of them denying a statement which he had made to another party. On finding this to be the case the clergyman immediately sent for a constable, but he was unfortunately not to be found and the fellow was allowed to escape. We suspect it was one of the same fellows who called one day last week, on Mrs. WILLIAMS, of Tregullow, with a letter, purporting to be from Mr. Rowe, the respectable jeweller and watchmaker of Falmouth, recommending him to Mrs. Williams's benevolence. We need scarcely say that the letter was a forgery. We regret to state that the scoundrels are still at large, but perhaps this notice of their proceedings may have the effect of cautioning the public against them. FIRE - On Monday evening last, between nine and ten o'clock, the inhabitants of the village of Newlyn in Pydar and neighbourhood, were aroused from their usual quietude by the cry of "fire;" and a messenger announced that the arm house and premises of Mr. THOMAS MARTYN, at Trendrain, in Newlyn, were on fire. A brilliant light and smoke, which the issuing flames cast up on the surrounding darkness, were soon observed, and the bell from the tower sent forth the fire alarm, which was quickly responded to by the numbers who hastened to the scene of destruction. On arriving at the spot, an impression prevailed that the stacks of corn, and Mr. PARKS's property, which was close by, would also share the same fate; but fortunately there was no wind, otherwise they must have been involved in the ruin; for the house was covered with thatch, which, on being ignited, caused the fire to spread rapidly. We are sorry to say that in all eager desire to subdue the flames, but few of the household requisites were preserved. The property was not insured. The fire was caused by a child removing the candle, which, being placed too near the bed, caught its furniture. NARROW ESCAPE - THREE PERSONS NEARLY DROWNED. - On Saturday evening last, shortly after the arrival of the market steam boat at the St. Germans quay, and while the passengers about 100 in number were landing, a cry was raised that a man and woman with her child, had fallen over the quay into the river. The night was intensely dark, and in an instant all was consternation and commotion, screams and enquiries resounding on every side. In the midst of the confusion, Mr. HENRY SPENCER, a well known waterman and pilot on the St. Germans river, having ascertained the spot from which the unfortunate persons fell, unhesitatingly plunged in. He soon succeeded in seizing the man, whom he conveyed to a point between the quay and steamer, where a slack rope joining the latter to the former fortunately hung sufficiently low to be reached from the water. Bidding the man hold fast, by this, he swam back to the scene of the accident, and next succeeded in finding the woman, and bringing her also to the rope held fast to it by one arm and supported her in the other till they were all taken in by a boat. In the meantime, the baby had been taken up by the engineer of the steamer without having suffered any injury. The man speedily recovered, and the woman also after a few hours, was sufficiently recovered to be removed to her residence at Polbathick in the parish of St. Germans. We understand that this is not the first time that Mr. Spencer has periled his own life to save others. His prompt and intrepid conduct on the present occasion, merits the highest praise, and we think from the inhabitants of St. Germans and vicinity, something more. ACCIDENT - On Sunday evening last, Mr. REMFRY, of Truro, whilst ascending a ladder at his limekiln near Tabernacle street, the top stave gave way, and he fell from a considerable height on a pile of limestones beneath. By the accident his arm was broken, his head cut, and other injuries inflicted. He lay where he had fallen for a considerable time, until he had recovered so far as to be enable to reach Tabernacle street, when some men assisted him to his house. CORONERS' INQUESTS - The following inquests have been held before Mr. HAMLEY county coroner:- On the 11th inst., at St. Teath, on THOMAS HARRIS, a boy eleven years old. It appeared that he and four other boys were at the Delabole quarries, when an empty waggon was going down the incline plane. They got into it to ride down, when by some means it upset, and the edge of the waggon coming in contact with his head, killed him on the spot. No blame was attached to any one, as the boys had been cautioned and forbidden to ride down the plane. Verdict "accidental death." At St. Cleer, on the 16th instant, on the body of a person unknown. Mr. LANDER, a farmer of St. Cleer, was going round his farm, on the 15th, when on looking over a hedge of a wheat field, he saw something lying on the ground. He went over and saw that it was a man lying on his face, dead. He got assistance, and the body was removed. He thought the body might have been there for a week. There were no shoes on the feet, and the body appeared to be that of a vagrant. There were two pence in his pocket. Several persons saw him on the 7th instant, when he appeared in a very weak state, and it is supposed he went into this field, where he fell down, either in a fit, or died from exhaustion. Verdict, "found dead." The following inquest has been held before Mr. GILBERT LANGMAN BRENDON. It appeared that on the previous day his brother left him to take a letter to the post-office, desiring his aunt to watch deceased during his absence, as he had been in a low desponding state for several months. Soon after deceased went to bed at night, his brother, who slept in the same room, heard him moaning, and apparently in much pain. On going to his bed, deceased told him he had drank something from a bottle which he had found in the cupboard. The bottle contained a quantity of oil of vitriol, which he managed to get at during his brother's absence, and which he concealed about his person until he went to bed. He lingered on in great agony for twelve hours. Some short time since he attempted to commit suicide with a razor. Verdict, "insanity." BANKRUPTS - London, Wednesday, December 17, 1851, from the London Gazette - FRANCIS BLAMEY, grocer, Crofthandy, Cornwall, December 23, and January 20, at one, at the Exeter District Court, HERNAMAN, official assignee, Exeter; solicitors, STOKENG[?], Truro; and Stogdon, Exeter.