Transcriber's note:  I don't believe the numbers add up on the report of the sinking of the "Czar" but it's as written. Julia ....................................................................................................................... WEST BRITON AND CORNWALL ADVERTISER - transcribed by Julia Mosman 28 January 1859 LOCAL INTELLIGENCE MR. BRIGHT'S REFORM BILL - We have given in our second page an abstract of the bill which Mr Bright intends to introduce in the ensuing session of Parliament. As far as regards this county, while Mr. Bright's proposed to give West Cornwall an additional member, he would take away seven from the Cornish boroughs. Under schedule A of 56 towns towns which Mr. Bright would disenfranchise, there are Launceston, Liskeard, Bodmin, and Helston, of which the following statistics are given:                                                     Direct Taxes                           Population         payable in                GBP 10                 Members                            in 1851              1857                         Electors     Launceston...........6,005.....................2,942...............................349..................................1 Liskeard..................6,204.....................2,836..................................53.................................1 Bodmin...................6,337........................584................................360..................................2 Helston....................7,328....................2,771................................329..................................1 total.......................25,874.......GBP 11,133.................1,391.......................5 In schedule B, are 69 boroughs, with populations exceeding 8,000 and under 10,000, which are, in future, to return but one member each. 34 of these, which have now the privilege of returning two members, will only exercise half this privilege. St. Ives, Truro, and Penryn and Falmouth, wich now have five parliamentary representaties, would lose two amonst them. The figures appended to them are: St. Ives.......................8,972....................2,631.................................399.................................1 Truro........................10,733....................3,817.................................604..................................2 Penryn & ...............13,656.....................6,021................................739..................................2 Falmouth totals........................33,361...........GBP12,459.............................1,742.................................5 Under schedule 1, of English counties and divisions of counties, to which Mr. Bright would give an increased number of members, is West Cornwall, with a population of 165,167, represented by 4,542 electors, and which would return three instead of two members. PENRYN WESLEYAN CHAPEL - A new organ has been erected by Mr. GROVER in the Wesleyan Chapel, on which occasion a bazaar and services are intended to be held in aid of the organ fund. Mr. CRADDOCK will preside at the organ, and perform a selection of sacred music. THE ARMY - We notice with much pleasure in the London Gazette, of Tuesday last, the appointment of Mr. Joseph WARD, eldest son of Captain WARD, of Truro, to an ensigncy in Her Majesty's 99th Regiment, without purchase, vice BROWNE, promoted. APPOINTMENT - Cornwall Rangers Militia - Ensign Richard Henry STACKHOUSE VYVYAN to be Lieutenant, vice John BORLASE, resigned. QUEEN'S SCHOLARSHIPS - At the Christmas examination, Mr. Charles EVERSON, who served his apprenticeship at the Redruth National School, obtained a first class Queen's scholarship, which will entitle him to two years' residence in one of the training colleges for school-masters, free, and also to a sum of GBP 10 for books, &c. Also, Henry COLLINS, pupil teacher of the Camborne British School, obtained a first class scholarship. APOTHECARIES' HALL - Amongst those who passed their examination and received certificates to practice, on the 20th instant, we observe the name of Mr. Jonathan CROCKER of Launceston. PENZANCE LITERARY INSTITUTION - Mr. W. B. FORFAR, of Helston, assisted by Mr. JAMES, professor of music, of the same place, and Capt. GRYLLS, of Bosahan, gave a literary and musical entertainment to a well-filled room on Friday evening last. The literary portion was derived from Mr. Forfar's neatly-written and amusing book "Pentowan," just published, while the musical portion consisted of songs and solos introduced at pleasure. The entertainment was very successful, and cordial thanks were voted to the three gentlemen. PENZANCE FIRST ANNUAL BACHELORS' BALL - The successful carrying out of a ball amongst parties connected with trade at Penzance, has long been a desirable object, but hitherto unattainable. A few spirited gentlemen of the town, however, had this season determined on making the attempt, and we have with pleasure to record that their efforts on Tuesday last, the 25th instant, were successful beyond their utmost expectations. About 25 couples met at the Assembly Rooms, which were tastefully decorated for the occasion. Dancing (consisting of country dances, polkas, waltzes, quadrilles, &c.) to the enlivening music of the Penzance Quadrille band, was kept up until twelve o'clock, when all present adjourned for refreshment. After having partaken of the good things provided, dancing was resumed, and continued with great spirit until an early hour, when all parties separated, delighted with the arrangements which had been made for their pleasure. CONCERT - A concert at Truro is announced by Mr. J.S. MITCHELL, in another column, and we are informed the vocalists recently received a flattering reception at Carclew, from Sir Charles LEMON and his distinguished visitors. We understand the class was formed and instructed by a gentleman long under the immediate tuition of HULLAH, and consequently fitted in every way to train the members to sing with correctness and striking ensemble. EMIDY'S CIRCUS - This Circus has performed at Falmouth every night during the past week to crowded houses, and the performances have been continued this week. On Wednesday last, they were under the patronage of Major SHAW, and the Officers of the Hampshire Royal Artillery, stationed at Pendennis Castle. On Friday the 28th, they are announced to be under the patronage of Mr. J. B. MOORMAN, Mayor of Falmouth. BROCOLI - Mr. W. CRADOCK, of Penzance, states that notwithstanding the great production of brocoli in that neighbourhood, it has heretofore been very difficult to obtain the best seed, which, to be genuine, should be saved from the best-selected crowns, and at the furthest possible distance from any other seeding root or vegetable; and the difficulty alluded to has been increased by the great reluctance of the principal growers to part with any of their best seed. He has himself endeavoured to remedy this deficiency by providing seed obtained at considerable cost and saved in the manner above stated. FRUITING OF PAULOVNIA IMPERIALIS - It may be interesting to some to hear that the Paulovnia has fruited freely this year at the seat of Mr. Wm. H. POLE CAREW. The seed vessels are wide at the base and coming to a sharp point, something like an exaggeration of a filbert, but with the beard of the filbert closing to a sharp point instead of foliating, and the base of the nut is far wider. These trees were planted about eight years ago, and have flowered more or less profusely for the last four or five years, but until this last autumn have never ripened any seed. The trees at Mr. Pole Carew's, Antony House, Cornwall, are at this moment covered with long spikes of flower-buds and seed-vessels. C.L.C. (The seeds of this plant are beautiful microscopical objects. Some of those with which our correspondent has favoured us are perfect enough to grow.) Agricultural Gazette DINNER TO MR. BEVAN - The attorneys practising in the Penzance County Court invited the Judge, Mr. C. D. BEVAN, to a dinner, which took place at Bell's Union Hotel on Monday last. Twelve gentlemen met on the occasion, the only invited guest, beside his Honour, being the Mayor of Penzance. Mr. R. MILLETT, sat at the head of the table, as senior solicitor; and Mr. T. CORNISH occupied the vice-chair. The repast and wines were excellent, and a few very pleasant hours were spent. ST. AUSTELL COUNTY COURT - A sitting of this court was held in the Town-hall, on Thursday, the 20th instant, before Mr. C. D. BEVAN, when there were eighty new plaints and eight adjourned summonses, one new trial, twelve judgment summonses, and one jury case – total 102. The only case of any interest was that of SYMONS v MICHELL. Mr. BISHOP appeared fro the plaintiff, and Mr. STOKES for the defendant. The plaintiff and defendant are both farmers, residing in the parish of Gorran, on adjoining estates. The action was brought to recover the amount of the damages which the plaintiff alleged he had sustained in the loss of a young bullock owing to the gross negligence and imperfect fences on defendant's estate, whereby the cattle of plaintiff frequently broke into the lands of defendant. On one of those occasions defendant, assisted by a sheep dog, drove one of plaintiff's bullocks out of the field, which adjoins the cliff near Carhayes. The bullock attempted to jump the low fence, which being rotten, gave way with the weight of the animal, which fell over the cliff and was killed. It was stated that the defendant saw the [dreadful] occurrence, but being at variance with the plaintiff, he would not allow any information of what had occurred to be given to his neighbour. Several witnesses were examined on the part of plaintiff, to show that the hedges on defendant's farm were very defective, and the jury, after a short consultation, found a verdict for the plaintiff for GBP 7 and costs. At this court the Judge intimated his intention in future to try all jury cases on the second day, and gave instructions to the officers of the court to act accordingly. TRURO POLICE - On Thursday, before Mr. W. T. CHAPPEL and Mr. H. MICHELL, magistrates, William STAPLE, landlord of the Barley Sheaf public-house, Old Bridge Street, Truro, appeared to a summons charging him with having, on the evening of the previous Sunday, the 16th instant, permitted persons of bad character to assemble in his house. The defendant admitted the charge, but pleaded that he was not aware at the time of the character of the persons in question. He was ordered to pay the costs, and cautioned to be more careful in future. On Friday, before Mr. Chappel, Ann Maria MURREN, a female of light character, was charged by P.C. CHRISTOPHER, with being drunk and behaving in a disorderly manner in the public streets, on the previous night. The charge was fully proved, and the prisoner was committed to 21 days' hard labour.  On Monday, before Mr. E. MICHELL, magistrate, James GRIFFIN, labourer, of the parish of Kea, Thomas HORNEYBROOK, of the same place, and Richard JOHNS, labourer, of Truro, were charged with emptying a privy at eleven o'clock in the forenoon of the 19th instant, contrary to the provisions of the Truro Improvement Act. The defendants admitted the offence, and were fined 10s and the costs. On Wednesday, before Mr. Michell and Mr. Chappel, Matthew HOLLOW, of St. Clement's, Truro, was charged by P.C. WARNE with behaving in a riotous and disorderly manner in the public streets, to the annoyance of the inhabitants, between one and two o'clock that morning. This being his first offence, the prisoner was discharged on promising not to repeat the offence. DEFICIENT WEIGHTS - At the Truro Police Court, on Monday, before Mr. E. MICHELL and Mr. CHAPPEL, magistrates, John TAVERNER, potatoe dealer, Truro, was charged on the information of Mr. Thomas PASCOE, inspector of weights and measures, with having in his possession a weight represented to be 56 lbs., but which was 11 lbs. deficient, a similar weight which was 4 ozs. deficient; and a third weight represented to be 25 lbs which was also 4 ozs. deficient. The defendant pleaded that he was ignorant of the fact of the weights being defective, as he had bought them of the previous occupier of the potato store as correct, and that a cargo of potatoes had been weighed out to him with these weights. The magistrates, however, told him, that when he took the weights, he ought to have ascertained that they were correct, and fined him 15s. and the costs. "THE ART OF SELF DEFENCE" - At the Truro Police Court, on Thursday last, before Mr. CHAPPEL and Mr. E. MICHELL, magistrates, Oliver HOCKING, beer-house keeper, Kenwyn-street, appeared to a summons charging him with having, on the 12th instant, permitted disorderly conduct in his house. It appeared that three men, a travelling chimney sweep, and two associates of similar character, had engaged a room in the defendant's house, and announced to the public that they were prepared to teach to all who might desire instruction "the noble art of self defence," and with the view of attracting attention, they displayed a number of drawings of persons in various boxing attributes. The charge for admission to the room, to witness the sweep and his friends display their skill, was 2d., and it was stated that a great number of boys frequented the room. At eleven o'clock on the night of the 20th instant, police-sergeant WOOLCOCK visited the house, and in the room in question, he found two of the men stripped with boxing gloves on, engaged in their disgraceful proceeding, which the officer immediately put a stop to. HOCKING pleaded that he was not aware that the purpose for which the man used the room was an illegal one, and on promising not to let the room for such an object again, he was let off with the payment of the costs and a caution. COUNTERFEIT COIN - On Friday last, at Redruth, a woman named Ann SMITH, was apprehended by P.C. BUCKINGHAM on a charge of uttering counterfeit coin, knowing the same to have been spurious; and on the same day another woman, named Jane Goldsworthy REED, was apprehended under the following circumstances. It appeared she entered the house of Mr. THOMAS, innkeeper, West End, Redruth, and called for some rum, at the same time tendering a half-sovereign, and while in the act of doing so, Mr. Thomas came into the bar, upon which the woman Reed "bolted", leaving the half-sovereign in Mr. Thomas' possession, who by this time had discovered it to be made of base metal. He at once communicated with Sergeant JAMES, who acted in a very prompt manner by sending men into the various roads leading to and from Redruth while he went on the Camborne road, and there meeting Sergeant BRAY, detailed the circumstances to him. BRAY started immediately for Pool, where he apprehended a woman answerin! g the description given by Sergeant James and took her into custody. She was subsequently identified by Sergeant James, and charged by him at Camborne as an accomplice of Ann Smith. She was brought to Redruth and taken before Mr. J.P. MAGOR, county magistrate, but was remanded until instructions are received from the Mint authorities in London. Considerable credit is due to Sergeant James for his great promptitude in this case, as otherwise the parties might have escaped detection, and have carried on their practices in other towns. PENZANCE POLICE - On Saturday, before the Mayor, (Mr. R. PEARCE), Harry QUAYLE, mate of the "Brilliant" from Antwerp, was summarily proceeded against by Mr. W. H. HOLMES, collector of customs, for smuggling 1 lb of Cavendish tobacco, and six bottles of Eau de Cologne, which were found concealed by Mr. MILLETT, tide surveyor, on rummaging his berth. He was fined the mitigated penalty of GBP 1.1s. and costs. PENZANCE QUARTER SESSIONS - These sessions were held at the Town-hall, Penzance, on Monday, before Mr. C.D. BEVAN, Deputy Recorder, the Mayor, (Mr. R. PEARCE,) and Mr. J.J.A. BOASE, magistrate. It was a maiden sessions, and after the usual formal business had been disposed of, Mr. R. Millett, the Clerk of the Peace, informed Mr. Bevan that there was no business whatever before the court, and that both juries had in consequence been discharged. The Mayor, in presenting Mr. Bevan with a pair of white gloves, stated that during the past year the town had been very free from crime. CARSLAKE [?] PETTY SESSIONS - At these sessions, held on Tuesday the 18th last, before the magistrates who usually occupy the bench, the following charges of drunkenness and disorderly conduct were disposed of - JOHN HOSKIN, of St. Erth, W. PERKIN, of Phillack, W. BOASE of Ludgvan, Joseph ROWE, of Ludgvan, James JAMES, of Ludgvan, John MICHELL of Gwinear, Richard LAITY of Marazion, John WILLIAMS of Perranuthnoe, Joseph SINCOCK of Redruth, John CARTER of Illogan, and George BRYANT of Marazion, were each fined 5 s. and costs for being drunk and disorderly and disturbing the public peace. For driving without reins, George MOUNTJOY of Phillack was fined 2s.6d. and costs. Peter WARREN of Ludgvan was fined 6s. and costs for the like offence. Richard SEMMONS of Perranuthnoe was heavily fined for driving four horses without reins. John IVEY of Ludgvan, was fined 5s. and costs, for neglecting to have his name painted on his cart, according to the requirement of the act. William WILLS, labourer, of Marazion, was fined GBP 1 including costs, for violently assaulting Richard PEARCE, P.C., of Redruth, while in the execution of his duty. Martha WOOLCOCK, of Redruth, was summoned by Rebeca McDONAL! D for assaulting her. The evidence on each side was of such a conflicting nature, that the bench dismissed the case, each paying her own expenses. ACCIDENTS - On Saturday last, as CRAGGS' van was proceeding from Grampound to Truro, it came into contact with a waggon belonging to Redruth, which was going at a rapid pace. The shaft was driven through the van horse and broken off, but it was skillfully extracted by Mr. HANNON, veterinary surgeon, Tregony. The horse, a valuable animal, was so much injured as to be thought quite useless. No blame was attributable to Mr. Craggs. The passengers escaped without injury, except a fright. On the evening of the same day, many of the inhabitants of Grampound were alarmed by the running away of the horse which had caused the accident to Craggs in the morning. The driver allowed the animal at the top of Grampound hill to set off and coming in contact with a fine team of horses belonging to Mr. W. DREW, of Creed, killed the leader on the spot. The driver, a steady man, named MITCHELL, in Mr. Drew's employ, was knocked down with the horses, and had a narrow escape, having sustained a broken rib, and being slightly bruised. The frightened animal, after passing through the town, was eventually captured without doing further injury. ATTEMPTED SUICIDE - On Sunday morning, Mr. John WHITE, miller, in the parish of St. Keverne, attempted suicide by cutting his throat with his razor. The unfortunate man has been in a desponding state and under medical treatment for some weeks past. The wound was immediately dressed, but there is very little hope of his recovery. THE FATAL ACCIDENT TO A WESLEYAN MINISTER - The South Eastern Railway Company have offered to the widow of the Rev. Thomas WOOD, Wesleyan minister, the sum of GBP 1,500 as compensation.  Mr. Wood was one of those who were among the injured when the sad catastrophe occurred last year at Chilham; amputation of one leg having been found necessary, the rev. gentleman was considered to be progressing favourably, when his other leg, which was also much injured, became so bad that mortification set in, which ended in his death. The sum of GBP 1,500 together with what the widow will receive from the Wesleyan Connexion, will place her and her eight fatherless children in respectable circumstances. DISGRACEFUL CONDUCT - On the 25th instant, two young men, one named Samuel ORCHARD, and the other James FRANCIS, both residing in Gwennap, were apprehended by Sergeant H. J. JAMES, and P.C. No. 9, upon a charge of assaulting Mr. Thomas COCKING, and creating a disturbance during divine worship at the chapel, situate on Illogan Highway. They were taken before Mr. R. DAVEY, M.P., and Mr. MAGOR, county magistrates, and severally fined 12s.9d., including costs, and properly cautioned by the magistrates as to what they might expect if they ever again appeared before them under similar circumstances. LOSS OF THE "CZAR" STEAMER NEAR THE LIZARD; THIRTEEN PERSONS DROWNED - A melancholy catastrophe occurred on Saturday afternoon last, in the loss of the "Czar" steamer, a little to the eastward of the Lizard lights. The "Czar" was an iron screw steamer of 900 tons register, and 1,000 tons burden, belonging to Hull, and commanded by Captain JACKSON. She was bound from London to Malta, with a cargo of shot, shell, &c., and struck on the Vroge Rocks, on Saturday last, at 3 p.m., and soon afterwards went down. The captain, his wife, child, and ten of the crew were drowned. Eighteen persons were saved by the coast guard and fishermen from Landewednack and Cadgwith Coves, who, on perceiving the accident, launched their boats at great risk, through a heavy surf, and took up the crew as they sprang from the sinking ship into the water, the steamer's boats being knocked to pieces by the rolling and surging of the vessel. The "Czar" was returning to the channel with a strong west gale ! (supposed for Falmouth), her boilers being out of order. A correspondent supplies us with the following account of this sad disaster: On Saturday afternoon a large steamer, with a black hull and very deep in the water, was observed from Lizard Point, sailing very close to the land. She passed to the N.E. of the Lighthouses, and shortly after struck on a large sunken rock, called the Vroge, which is not above three-quarters of a mile from the shore. This rock is always covered with water, but at low tide (which it happened to be about the time mentioned), there is not sufficient depth for vessels of any size. The unfortunate ship proved to be the "Czar," of Hull, Capt. JACKSON, having on board a miscellaneous cargo of stores for Malta. Her engine had sustained some damage on her way down channel, and she was bearing up for Falmouth at the time of the accident. As soon as she struck, she began to settle down, and in less than half an hour she sank, breaking in two towards the stern. Part of the crew got off in the life-boat, and came on shore. Part of the crew got off in the life-boat, and came on shore. The! coast guard boat was put out at great risk, and succeeded in picking up five of the hands. The captain was on deck when the vessel struck, and his wife and child were below, but could not come up, as it is supposed that the cabin filled with water instantly. Capt. Jackson was observed with a life-buoy in his hand, but it is said he threw it away, and went down with his ship, apparently without endeavouring to save himself. His body was found on Monday, near the Blackhead. Ten of the crew were also drowned, and fifteen saved. The "Czar" had on board 50 Lancaster guns, a large quantity of shot and shell, and upwards of 100 casks of spirits. She was an iron vessel, built at Hull last year, and from the cabin furniture, &c., which is coming onshore, seems to have been fitted up in a superior manner. The lighter portions of the cargo are drifting along the coast to the east and west of the Lizard. It is evident that great want of caution was shown in keeping so near to the land! , and it is reported that one of the crew suggested its danger! , but th e course was not altered, and shortly after the melancholy catastrophe occurred. On Tuesday, one of the topmasts was still standing, and visible from the shore.  The following is a report from an officer on board her Majesty's paddlewheel steam sloop "Virago," 6, Commander DUNN, arrived at Plymouth. "Saturday, Dec. 22, at 11:30 a.m. exchanged colours with and passed an English screw steamer, a bark, of about 650 tons, under steam and square sails, running for the Lizard. The "Virago" passed the Lizard at 1 p.m.  At 2:15 p.m. the bark was observed keeping too close apparently to Lizard Point, and at 2:40 p.m. she was apparently on shore. Up to this moment she had shown no signal of distress. The wind was blowing strong in squalls from W.N.W., and the "Virago" was by this time 11 or 12 miles to leeward of her, and could not possibly have got back before dark, when, from the nature of the coast and the fact of there being 200 troups with their baggage on board, very little assistance could have been rendered. However painful it was to leave the vessel in such a distressing position, Commander Dunn was compelled to continue his course, and to convey the troops to their destination. One of the Irish steamers had passed inshore of the "Virago" and was steaming towards the Liz! ard." INQUEST ON THE BODY OF THE CAPTAIN On Sunday last, the body of a man was washed ashore at Daumas, in the parish of St. Keverne, about seven miles N.E. of the Lizard, and it was identified by the mate of the "Czar," as being the body of the captain of that vessel. On Tuesday, an inquest was held on the body at St. Keverne church-town, before Mr. John CARLYON, county coroner. The name of the deceased was Robert JACKSON, aged 35 years. There was no witness present at the inquest to identify the body, as the mate and survivors of the crew of the "Czar" steamer had been ordered by the authorities at Falmouth to proceed on to London. The following evidence was given - JOSEPH ROBERTS, of the Coast Guard service, deposed that on Sunday last, about eight o'clock in the morning, he was at Dowlas Cove on duty, when he saw something resembling a corpse, floating a few yards off the cove. There was a river between him and the place where he saw the body, which prevented him from getting possession of it, but shortly afterwards it was picked up by a man called J. TRIPCONEY, and removed to a barn near the spot, belonging to A. PENGELLEY, a farmer. On Monday morning, witness saw the mate of the "Czar," and went with him to the barn, where he identified the body as that of Robt. JACKSON, the commander of the "Czar" steamer, which was an iron-built boat of 1,100 tons burden, belonging to Hull, and bound to Malta, laden with government stores. The mate stated that she struck on the Vroge Rocks, a little to the eastward of the Lizard light, and not more than about half-a-mile from a point called the Hot Point. He stated that they experienced very heavy weather on Friday night and Saturday morning, and just after they passed the Lizard, the sea was so high that they determined to put back to Falmouth. The captain had his wife and child on board, and being anxious for a smooth water as soon as possible, he hauled in too close to the land, and the steamer struck on the rocks. As soon as she struck they got out the boats, and put nine or ten, who could not swim, into the first boat that was launched. This boat was swamped immediately afterwards, and all that were in her were drowned. One boat, however, escaped from the wreck with four persons, and picked up others; and six of the crew were taken from parts of the wreck by one of the boats of the Coast-guard. The captain was seen to jump from the vessel with a life-buoy, and was supposed to have been injured by some of the falling spars, as he had a severe wound on his forehead, and other injuries on his hands, and his right leg was broken. The steamer had a crew of 28, besides the captain's wife and child, and one passenger; of them 13 were drowned, and 18 saved. John TRIPCONEY stated that the body, when picked up, had on a white holland shirt, on which the deceased's name was marked; and inside vest, beaver trousers, blue cloth waistcoat, neck-tie, two stockings, and one boot. There was nothing found in deceased's pockets except a scrap of blue paper, a quill tooth-pick, and a black-lead pencil. In the absence of the survivors of the crew, who, as before stated, had been ordered from Falmouth to London, the jury returned an open verdict of "found washed ashore." CORONER'S INQUESTS MELANCHOLY OCCURRENCE - On Saturday last, an inquest was held before Mr. J. CARLYON, county coroner, at St. Anthony in Roseland, on the body of Wm.  DINNEY, aged 51 years. The deceased was under-gamekeeper to Sir. S. T. SPRY, and from the evidence of Mr. Wm. CLEMMOW, farmer, of Boharrow, it appeared that deceased, witness, and three others, went in a small boat to Polvarth, about five o'clock on Friday afternoon, and from thence proceeded to St. Mawes. After remaining there about an hour, the deceased and witness left in the boat to return to St. Anthony, but finding that the wind was growing strong, and that they could not get up the river, they turned and made for Porth Mill, where they landed on the quay. It was however so dark that they were unable to find any place at which to moor the boat, and witness held the painter while the deceased left him to go and ask Mr. MARSDEN, of Porth Cottage, where they could moor it. At this time, the water was high, and on a level with! the road, and a quantity of sea weed was floating on the water and road, which prevented the latter from being distinguished. The deceased unfortunately in the dark walked into a mill pond, on the other side of the road, and although every exertion was made by Mr. and Mrs. Marsden, and others, for the recovery of the body they did not succeed in doing so, till deceased had been under water nearly two hours, when life was extinct. Verdict, "accidental death." SUDDEN DEATH - On the 20th inst., Mr. HICHENS, county coroner, held an inquest in the parish of Camborne on the body of Gilbert BENNETTS, aged 47 years. The deceased was a miner, but feeling some pain in his back, in consequence of a blow he had received about a week before at the mine, he had not been to his work for some days. He was able, however, to walk about, and had been doing so nearly the whole day on which his death occurred.  In the evening of that day (the 18th) he came into his house about seven o'clock, having been absent from it between two and three hours, and on entering it, he asked whether two fo his children (naming them) had come home, and being answered by his wife in the affirmative, he almost instantly after said, in a faint voice, "I feel very poorly," and attempted to lay hold of an elbow chair which was near him, apparently to seat himself on it, but failing in the attempt, he fell to the floor. He was immediately lifted up by a char-woman who was in the kitchen at the time, and placed, with the assistance of other persons who were called in by the wife, in a chair, where he died instantly. Verdict, "natural death." SHOCKING ACCIDENT - On the 22nd instant, Mr. HICHENS held an inquest in the parish of St. Just in Penwith, on the body of William SEDGEMAN, aged 13 years. The deceased was employed on the floors at Pendeen Consols Mine, in that Parish, and on the 19th instant, a man of the name of John STEVENS (who had charge of a crushing machine belonging to the mine), and the deceased, were engaged in detaching a tram-waggon laden with copper ore from the rope with which it had been drawn to the crusher, for the purpose of feeding it, when the deceased, taking hold of the rope, walking backwards towards the crusher, and unfortunately his left foot slipped between the two rollers, and before the machine could be stopped his leg was drawn in nearly up to the knee. Stevens caught hold of the deceased and held him on until the machine could be stopped, which was done in less than a half-minute, but it occupied nearly a quarter of an hour to open it so as to get the leg out, which was pressed ! quite flat. The attendance of three medical men was procured with the view to amputation, but they being satisfied that he would die under the operation, desisted therefrom, and he died a few hours after. Verdict, "accidental death." FOUND DEAD - On the 24th instant, Mr. HICHENS held an inquest, in the parish of Camborne, on the body of Ann JEWELL, aged 53 years, who was found dead in her bed on the morning on the 22nd instant by one of her daughters, three of whom slept in the same room with her on the proceeding night. She was heard by one of them to call out in the night "Oh, I am dying!" and the daughter thereupon struck a light and placed it by her side, but as the mother had been ill for a long time and was accustomed to call out in her sleep, and as she became quiet, and she [the daughter] thought had fallen asleep, she did not go to her, and on getting up in the morning, she found her dead. Verdict, "natural death." FATAL MINE ACCIDENT - On the 26th instant, Mr. HICHENS held an inquest at Wheal Reeth Account House, in the parish of Uny Lelant, on the body of Francis NICHOLAS, aged 36 years, whose death occurred in that mine on the 22nd of November last, in consequence of the ground on which he and his comrades were standing giving way under their feet. The deceased, who fell from the 120 fathom level, was carried 4 fathoms under, where he was buried under such a mass of rubbish as to occupy from that time to the present in getting him out. His two comrades saved themselves, one by laying hold of the ladder in the shaft, and the other by clinging to a piece of timber. Verdict, "accidental death." Julia M.   West Briton Transcriptions, 1836-1856 at http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~wbritonad St. Austell Area History and Genealogy at http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~staustell

Dear List, Mr. Wesley Johnston, thank you so very much for the links to the images of the Perranzabuloe burials. There in plain sight was the answer to my question! The village names I had asked about were shown clearly as Abode. That is what I have asked about for several years with no clear answer. I had always thought they lived and died in Perranzabuloe, but your links to the parish records as well as the maps of Chynale, (Chenhall) and Trelaske in Cubert (St. Cuthbert) further clarified the puzzle. If only someone had told me that those villages were listed under the column titled Abode. Thank you ever so much and also to others who have responded with helpful information. I do have one more question. The map link for Trelaske shows what must be a tiny village but there is also a Trelaske Farm nearer to Cubert. Is there anyway to get more information about the 2 different places? Blessings, Meli

You can see the images of these records online now. Robert - https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-267-12430-17305-99 Ann - https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-267-12430-16898-35 Robert's abode was given as Chenhall. Ann's was given as Trelask St. Cuthbert. "Chenhall" might be Chynhale, which is SSE of Perranzabuloe church town: http://www.streetmap.co.uk/map.srf?x=178146&y=49992&z=120&sv=178146,49992&st=4&ar=y&mapp=map.srf&searchp=ids.srf&dn=790&ax=178146&ay=49992&lm=0 Trelaske is in Cubert parish (aka St. Cuthbert) NNE of Perranzabuloe: http://www.streetmap.co.uk/map.srf?x=179357&y=56840&z=120&sv=179357,56840&st=4&ar=y&mapp=map.srf&searchp=ids.srf&dn=790&ax=179357&ay=56840&lm=0 Perranzabuloe is both a parish and the church town of the parish of the same name. So there were many small towns and villages around the church town, and the people of those other towns of the parish were all buried at the parish church. So Chynhale (if that is what "Chenhall" really was) was in the parish of Perranzabuloe. But Trelaske was in the neighboring parish of Cubert, so that the town name was given as well as the name of the parish. ------------ Original Post ------------- Hello, Listers.  The following information was sent to me by Blanche Charles in Wellington, New Zealand, via the Cornish-Gen Digest, 06 Mar 2010.  She is an OPC for Cornwall: She said:  In the interest of accuracy, I have checked the Perranzabuloe Burial register for your WITHIEL family.  The full details are: 1820  Sept 25    P 26  No. 201  Robert WITHIELL    Chenhall      73 yrs                      1822  June 25    P 31  No. 247  Ann WITHIELL        Trelask,        76 yrs            St Cuthbert                         ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ I don?t understand what the reference to Chenhall, Trelask, and St. Cuthbert means.  Are they communities around Perranzabuloe?  Does it mean where they died?  I am familiar with the names of those towns or villages, but cannot figure out why they are included if the burials were recorded in Perranzabuloe. Also, she was Anne JOHNS, born about 1746 in Cornwall.  She married Robert WITHIEL on 18 Apr 1782 in St. Clement, Truro. If anyone has data about this JOHNS line, I?d love to hear from you, as well as WITHIEL or WITHIELL of Perranzabuloe. Meli in Texas ------------------------------ To contact the CORNISH-GEN list administrator, send an email to CORNISH-GEN-admin@rootsweb.com. To post a message to the CORNISH-GEN mailing list, send an email to CORNISH-GEN@rootsweb.com. __________________________________________________________ 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 email with no additional text. End of CORNISH-GEN Digest, Vol 10, Issue 56 *******************************************

Hello, Meli (and list)-- On 10 Apr 2015 you wrote, in part: >I don’t understand what the reference to Chenhall, Trelask, >and St. Cuthbert means. Are they communities around >Perranzabuloe? Does it mean where they died? I am familiar >with the names of those towns or villages, but cannot figure out >why they are included if the burials were recorded in >Perranzabuloe. In my experience, after the introduction of standardized, printed forms for baptisms and burials in 1813, parish rectors/vicars/curates started out simply recording the parish name in the "Location" column. Note, however, that there's a line for the parish name at the top of each page, so that was actually redundant and not specific. Over the years, the names of farms, villages, towns, etc., gradually replaced the generic parish name. I don't know if the change reflected policy, or merely common sense; it seems to vary from parish to parish. Would someone out there know if a specific policy applied? The use of locality names is a real help to us researchers in cases where there was more than one person in a parish with the same name! It may also provide the first mention in one's research of the actual location, within a parish, where a person or family resided--and it's sometimes possible to track moves within a parish, as well. Hope this helps-- Sue Budlong in Falls Church, Virginia, U.S.A. OPC for Charles and High Bray parishes, North Devon (with ancestors from Cornwall, as well!) ____________________________________________________________ Old School Yearbook Pics View Class Yearbooks Online Free. Search by School & Year. Look Now! http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL3141/552945d5b86c45d433a4st01vuc

Hello, Listers. The following information was sent to me by Blanche Charles in Wellington, New Zealand, via the Cornish-Gen Digest, 06 Mar 2010. She is an OPC for Cornwall: She said: In the interest of accuracy, I have checked the Perranzabuloe Burial register for your WITHIEL family. The full details are: 1820 Sept 25 P 26 No. 201 Robert WITHIELL Chenhall 73 yrs 1822 June 25 P 31 No. 247 Ann WITHIELL Trelask, 76 yrs St Cuthbert ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ I don’t understand what the reference to Chenhall, Trelask, and St. Cuthbert means. Are they communities around Perranzabuloe? Does it mean where they died? I am familiar with the names of those towns or villages, but cannot figure out why they are included if the burials were recorded in Perranzabuloe. Also, she was Anne JOHNS, born about 1746 in Cornwall. She married Robert WITHIEL on 18 Apr 1782 in St. Clement, Truro. If anyone has data about this JOHNS line, I’d love to hear from you, as well as WITHIEL or WITHIELL of Perranzabuloe. Meli in Texas

HI, Well it has taken awhile to get the certificates for these 2 boys in the same family of William and Ruth (Lavars) PERRY, they came today. William Perry, 7 years old died of Typhoid fever in August 7, 1853. Ruth must have been pregnant and so the son they had October 25 was named William Henry. William the father was a mason and several folks had mentioned the shipbuilding trade going on in Scilly at the time. They are listed as living in Hugh Town, St. Mary's so hoping to get some photos of the area from the local society there. They don't have a tombstone inscription for him at the society but the registrar said she was going to look in her email letting me know that the certs were on the way. Thank you all for your insight and help in getting the puzzle solved. Regards, Carolyn Carolyn Haines Holt, Michigan 48842

Hello All These are the updates made to our OPC database (http://www.cornwall-opc-database.org/) and central website (http://www.cornwall-opc.org/) during March:- BMBs: Bodmin Bible Christian baptisms, Constantine baptisms, Crowan baptisms, Gorran BTs (early), Grade BTs, Isles of Scilly marriages, Isles of Scilly (Off Islands) baptisms, Liskeard burials, Lostwithiel Burials, Lostwithiel Dissenting Protestants baptisms, Millbrook baptisms, Penzance St Mary baptisms, Perranzabuloe baptisms, Rame burials OT, Sancreed baptisms, St Mabyn BTs (part) OTHER RECORDS: Emigrants' obituaries, St Enoder 1861 Land Tax, Wills (3,000 now completed) Regards Myra Cordrey

Hi Dan, Do you have the names of John's children born in Canada? Is he the one who married Elizabeth Cooper and if so where and in what year? Thanks, Jen. On: Saturday, April 04, 2015 Dan WJJT Griggin wrote: Subject: [CORNISH-GEN] John GRIFFIN of Merther > My 3rd great-grandfather was born about 1823 in Cornwall, England. How > this has come was his death record from Ontario Death Registrations in > 1882 > here in Ontario, Canada namely Victoria County, stated that he was 58 > years. > He died Aug 4, 1882. This was reported by his 3rd oldest child. He came > from Cornwall in 1845. A family member had a letter from one of his > younger > daughters stating he was from Merther.

Hi All, This has been a longtime coming. I have quite an interesting dilemma I have been trying to solve in Cornwall for many years. Here goes... My 3rd great-grandfather was born about 1823 in Cornwall, England. How this has come was his death record from Ontario Death Registrations in 1882 here in Ontario, Canada namely Victoria County, stated that he was 58 years. He died Aug 4, 1882. This was reported by his 3rd oldest child. He came from Cornwall in 1845. A family member had a letter from one of his younger daughters stating he was from Merther. Now I have looked at all the baptism records in Cornwall for many years now. The only baptism record that looks to be his is a John Griffin baptised on Aug 9, 1823 in the parish of St. Michael Penkevil to Thomas Griffin and Elizabeth Quintrell of the abode of Merther. I believe him to be my John Griffin that died in Victoria County, Ontario. In the 1841 census this John either appears to be in St. Michael Penkevil working for a James Rouse or he could be the John Griffins shown in St. Columb Major as a Miller for a family. There is also a John Griffin born on December 25, 1820 in Merther Parish to James Griffin and Dorcas Rawlings. Now the Cornwall OPC website says that he died on Jan 12, 1826 in Parish of Merther at the age of 2 years old and says the record should read 5 years old. I notice though a John Griffin son living with James and Dorcas Griffin in the 1851 Census. And in 1860 it looks as this same John that supposedly died is now marrying an Elizabeth Roberts. Does anyone have any ideas on what is available in Cornwall to help clear up this problem once and for all? Thank you for any ideas you may provide, Dan --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. http://www.avast.com

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- This mail is in HTML. Some elements may be ommited in plain text. - How are you, Sorry for any inconvenience, I'm in a terrible situation. Am stranded here in Manila, Philippines since last night. I was hurt and robbed on my way to the hotel I stayed and my luggage is still in custody of the hotel management pending when I make payment on outstanding bills I owe. Am waiting for my colleagues to send me money to get back home but they have not responded and my return flight will be leaving soon. Please let me know if you can help and I will refund the money back to you as soon as I get back home. Please let me know if you can help. Thank you, Beverly.

Hi, Is anyone researching Francis Julian born in 1778 in Withiel, son of Thomas Julian and Joan Adams? He died in 1858 in Flushing, Mylor. He married Anne Thomas in 1808 in Kea and they had the following children in Flushing, Mylor - Francis 1819; Thomas 1821; Elizabeth 1823; and William 1825. Both Thomas and Elizabeth migrated to USA. I found some old message board posts by Jonathan Julyan and Robert & Joy Skinner regarding the above family but have not been able to contact them using their old email addresses. Does anyone know how I can get in contact with them or have current email addresses for them? Thanks, Jen Meadows.

West Briton & Cornwall Advertiser  7th January 1859  - transcribed by Bern Currie   Births    At Truro, on the 30th inst., the wife of the Rev. G. DOWNING, minister of the Methodist Free Church, of a daughter.    At St. Ives, on the 1st inst., the wife of W. HICHENS, jun., Esq., of a son.    At Lowquarter, Ludgvan, the wife of Mr. MERIFIELD, police constable, of a son; and the wife of Mr. John RICHARDS, miller, of a daughter.    At East End, Hayle, the wife of Mr. B. HOSKING, of a son; the wife of Mr. J. CADDY, of a son; and the wife of Mr. J. HARRIS, of a daughter.    At Angarrack, Phillack, the wife of Mr. J. PERACE, smith, of a daughter; the wife of Mr. H. WILLIAMS, of a daughter; and the wife of Mr. E. BENNETTS, of a son.    At Tregisson, Phillack, the wife of Mr. W. SHADFORD, of a daughter.    At Boiling Well, Gwithian, the wife of Capt. John BELBRIDGE, of a son.    At Camborne, on Tuesday last, the wife of Mr. William CURNOW, of a son.    At Redruth, the wife of Mr. James POPE, of a daughter; the wife of Mr. William MORRIS, of a daughter; the wife of Mr. William ARGALL, of a son; and the wife of Mr. H. WILLIAMS, of a daughter.    At st. Austell, on Monday last, the wife of J. Trevarthen PEARCE, Esq., of a son.    At Wadebridge, on the 30th ult., the wife of Mr. Daniel RICKARD, grocer, of a daughter.    At Newquay, on Monday last, the wife of Mr. James MITCHELL, druggist, of a daughter.    On the 27th ult., at 10, Berkley-square, Bristol, the wife of Dr. Edward Long FOX, of a son.    On the 1st inst., the lady of Capt. John C. FITZGERALD, R.N., Superintendant of H.M. Dockyard at Sheerness, formerly of Falmouth, of a daughter.    Marriages.    At West End, Hayle, Mr. T. C. CLARKE, to Miss Julia Ann WILLIAMS, both of Camborne; and Mr. Samuel BOSCANO, to Miss A. DUNSTONE, both of Illogan.    At Redruth, on the 1st inst., Mr. James BROWNING, of Exmouth, Devon, to Mrs. Elizabeth ANNEAR, of Carharrack.    At Chacewater, on Saturday last, Mr. William NINNIS, to Miss Caroline BRAY, both of Twelveheads, Kenwyn; on the same day, Mr. Thomas WILLIAMS, to Miss Jane BASTION, both of Wheal Prosper, Kea; and on Monday last, Mr. John WHITFORD, to Miss Elizabeth Ann HOLMAN, both of Penstraze, Kenwyn.    At Mevagissey, on the 30th ult., Mr. Samuel MARSHALL, to Miss Mary Ann GOLLY.    At St. Austell, on Sunday last, Mr. DINGLE, to Miss Ann MAY.    At Liskeard, on the 28th ult.,, Mr. Daniel SCARLE, carpenter, to Miss Elizabeth OXNAM.    At St. Mabyn, on Monday last, Mr. William WILLIAMS, cabinet maker, of Camelford, to Miss Rebecca Cleeve EDWARDS, of Pendoggett.    At St. Miniver, on the 30th ult., by the Rev W. H. SMITH, Mr. W. WILLCOCK, of London, to Miss Jane MOYLE, daughter of the late Mr. J. M. MOYLE, of the former place.    On the 28th ult., at the Episcopal Church, St. Andrew’s, by the Rev Robert SKINNER, Richard OLDFIELD, Captain and Adjutant, R.A., fourth surviving son of Major-Gen. John OLDFIELD, K.H., R.E., Oldfield Lawn, Sussex, to Emma, fourth daughter of the late Joseph HEDGE, Esq., of Truro.    On the 29th ult., at Schull Church, county of Cork, Ireland, the Rev. James Percival MYLES, John T.C. WEBB, Esq., Master, R.N., to Nannie, only daughter of Capt. Charles THOMAS, Ardmana House, Schull.    On Monday 27th December last, at the British Embassy, Paris, by the Rev. J. SWALE, William JONES, Esq., P.S.A., &c., of London, formerly British Vice Consul at Havre, to Caroline, only surviving daughter of the late Thomas DAVEY, Esq., of Tuckingmill, in this county.    At Chinsurah, Bengal, on the 28th October, Skipwith H.C. TAYLER, Esq.,  Bengal Civil Service, to Harriet Philippa, daughter of the late Capt. Robert J. EDMONDS, H.M. 9th Regiment.    Deaths.    At Penryn, on Wednesday last, Mrs. STEPHENS, relict of the late Mr. John STEPHENS, aged 65 years.    At Penwerris Terrace, Falmouth, on the 26th ult., the infant sone of Mr. John HODGE.  At Falmouth, on the 26th ult., Mrs. Nancy MITCHELL, widow of the late Mr. Richard MITCHELL, mason, aged 68 years; and on the 27th ult., Mrs. Charlotte FINCH, widow, aged 71 years.    At Trevethan, Falmouth, on the 26th ult., the infant son of Mr. John HODGE. (sic).    At St. Martins, Scilly, on the 24th ult., Mrs. Mary GIBSON, aged 88 years.    At Ludgvan, on the 30th ult., Emily, daughter of Mr. BLIGHT, farmer, aged 17 years.    At Tredrea, St. Erth, on the 22nd ult., where he had resided for the last 69 years, Mr. William STEVENS, aged 83 years, much respected as a farmer of that parish    At Halkean, Phillack, Betsey, daughter of Mr. J. THOMAS, aged 13 years.    At Ventonleague, Phillack, Mr. G. BLEWETT, aged 65 years.    At Churchtown, Gwithian, Elizabeth, relict of the late Mr. William CHRISTOPHER, farmer.    At Connor Downs, Gwithian, Mr. S. BROWN, innkeeper, aged 38 years.    At Penhale, Gwinear, Mrs. Cecelia STRONGMAN, aged 45 years.    At Camborne, on the 30th ult., the infant son of Mr. Henry HARRIS; on the 1st inst., Thomas, son of Mr. James CRAZE, aged 4 years; on the same day, Philippa, daughter of Mr. William PASCOE, aged 4 years; on the same day, Jane, daughter of Mr. Nicholas COCK, aged 3 years; and on Tuesday last, William Frederick, son of Mr. John DUNSTONE, grocer, aged 18 months.    At Kehelland, near Camborne, on the 2nd inst., the infant daughter of Mr. William KEVERNE.    At Penponds, near Camborne, William, son of Mr. William MITCHEL, aged 4 years.    At Carharrack, on Sunday last, Richard, son of Capt. Richard GOLDSWORTHY, aged 3 years; and on Tuesday last, Mr. William TRENBERTH, aged 47 years.    At St. Day, on Sunday last, William, youngest son of Mr. T. M. HAWKE, plumber, aged 14 months.    At Chacewater, on Saturday last, Mr. Zacharia Karkeek, aged 62 years.    At Tregony, on Tuesday last, Mary, wife of Mr. James GROSE, aged 71 years.    At Behags (?), in the parish of Cuby, on Tuesday last, Mr, Joseph LAWRY, aged 57 years.    At Fowey, on Sunday last, Mr. Alexander MOSS, aged 60 years; and Mary, daughter of Mr. Thomas KEEPE, aged 16 years.    At St. Austell, on Tuesday last, Mr. Francis JULYAN, smith, late of Tretheguy, in that parish, aged 81 years.    At Roche, last week, the infant daughter of Mr. James BENNETTO, draper, &c.    At Bridgend, St. Winnow, on the 1st inst., Mr. W. HARDING, aged 80 years.    At Lostwithiel, on the 2nd inst., Lucy, daughter of Mr. John LITTLETOM, cabinet maker, aged 6 years.    At Liskeard, on the 31st ult., Mrs. STRIPP, relict of the late Mr. Thomas STRIPP, aged 77 years.    At Polmena, near Liskeard, the infant son of Mr. Joseph HENWOOD, yeoman.    At Trelake, Linkinhorne, on the 26th ult., Mrs. Mary JEFFERY, aged 62 years.    At Callington, on the 26th ult., the wife of Mr. Henry MILLET, aged 81 years; and on the 27th ult., Mrs. K. MASON, aged 48 years.    Suddenly, at Newton Barton, near Callington, Miss WOOLCOCK, of St. Agnes, aged 19 years.    At Bodmin, on Monday last, Fanny, niece of the late Admiral PROUSE, and relict of the late Jonathon BARON, Esq., R.N.    At Bodmin, on the 31st ult., Susanna, wife of Mr. Charles MAYELL, relieving officer, aged 30 years.    On the 25th ult., at Larkbeare Cottage, Exeter, in her 80th year, Lucy Grant, daughter of the late Rev. Thomas LANE, of St. Ives, Cornwall.    On the 26th ult., at Warwick-road, Upper Clapton, London, after a very short illness, Anna, relict of the late Alfred LLOYD, Esq., formerly of Birmingham, aged 74 years.    At Pachuca, Mexico, on the 9th of December, Mr. Elisha BARNET, formerly of Gwenap, in this county, aged 45 years.  Julia M.   West Briton Transcriptions, 1836-1856 at http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~wbritonad St. Austell Area History and Genealogy at http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~staustell

WEST BRITON AND CORNWALL ADVERTISER 21 January 1859   transcribed by J. Mosman NOTICE THIS IS TO GIVE NOTICE, that I, Joseph GEORGE, of Trevarth, Gwennap, will not be answerable for any debts my wife, Grace George, may incur after this notice. Trevarth, January 17, 1859 ............................................. NOTICE All Persons Indebted to the late Mr. William BIDDICK, of St. Austell, are requested forthwith to pay to us, the undersigned, the amount due from them; and all Persons having Claims on the said William Biddick, are desired to furnish us with particulars of the same without delay. COODE, SHILSON, and Co. Solicitors to the Administrator St. Austell, 18th January 1859 ............................ NOTICE - All Persons Indebted to Mr. Reuben SEARLE, of Carbis Mills, Roche, are requested to pay the amount of their respective Debts to the Assignees of his Estate, Messrs. Thomas BRENT, of Trevolvus, St. Columb Major, farmer, and Mr. William Jane GEACH, also of St. Columb, Auctioneer, or to the undersigned, Solicitors to the Estate; and all Persons having any Claims on the said Reuben Searle, are desired to furnish particulars of the same forthwith, either to the above Assignees; or to  Messrs. BISHOP & WREFORD, Solicitors, Fowey Dated January 17, 1859 ............................ LOCAL INTELLIGENCE .............................. ST. AUSTELL LITERARY INSTITUTION - On Tuesday evening, a lecture was delivered in the Town-hall, St. Austell, “On the Social Condition of the Working Man,” by the Rev. S. C. CLARKE, of Launceston, when the room was crowded to excess. The chair was taken by Mr. Dinham SHILSON, and the lecutre was one of great interest. CALLINGTON LITERARY INSTITUTION - The musical entertainment given by the amateurs of Callington and neighbourhood, in aid of this institution, on the 6th inst., in Golding's Assembly Room, was fashionably and numerously attended. The various pieces were executed in a highly creditable manner, and drew forth the hearty plaudits of the assembly. Mr. HAMLIN, of Launceston, presided at the piano-forte. The overtures Lodoiska, and Caliph of Bagdad, by Messrs. PEARSE and DYMOND of Launceston, Mr. PEARSON, of Liskeard, and Mr. SATCHWELL, of Bodmin Land, were admirably performed. In the vocal part of the concert, Mr. PEARSON, Miss PEARSON, and Master PEARSON, Mr. PETER, Mr. YELLAND, Mr. KEMPTHORNE, and Mr. LADD were much applauded. Miss DYMOND played several of the accompaniments on the piano with much taste and execution. CLERICAL APPOINTMENTS - Rev. H. H. OLIVER, to the Assistant Curacy of Menheniot; Rev. R. F. TYACKE, to the curacy of St. Ives; Rev. Nicholas HALY, to the Assistant Curacy of St. Breock. ROYAL CORNWALL AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY - A meeting of the council was held on Wednesday last, at the Red Lion Hotel, Truro, Mr. Richard DAVEY, M.P., in the chair. Mr. St. AUBYN, M.P., Mr. TREMAYNE, and about thirty of the council were present. After some discussion, it was resolved that the exhibition should take place on the 6th and 7th of June next, the first day to be devoted to the trial of agricultural implements. Numerous prizes will be offered for cattle, including Herefords, to  which no prizes have been hitherto offered by the society. There will also be prizes for steam thrashing and reaping machines. A committee was appointed to make arrangements for the exhibition, consisting of Messrs. TRETHEWY, S. ANSTEY, G. BULLMORE, S. OLVER, James PAULL, and S. TRESAWNA. ROYAL CORNWALL POLYTECHNIC SOCIETY - The twenty-sixth annual meeting of this society was held at the Polytechnic Hall, Falmouth, on Monday last, Sir Charles LEMON, Bart., in the chair. There were also present Mr. R. W. FOX, Mr. William CARNE, Mr. R. R. BROAD, Mr. D. BARCLAY, Mr. A. FOX, Mr. W.R.T. PENDER, Capt. BRADFIELD, Mr. FREEMAN, Rev. W. ROGERS, Mr. Richard WILLIAMS, Mr. BENNETTS, Mr. E.B. TWEEDY, Mr. Hender ROGERS, Mr. W. BULLMORE, and others. The report and treasurer's account were read by Mr. Sydney HODGES, the secretary, from which it appeared that the receipts for admission to the last exhibition were greater than on any previous occasion; GBP 412.10s.5d had been received during the year, the disbursements being GBP 383.14s.7d. There were however some accounts which had not been received in time for insertion, and the large amount paid in prizes this year precluded the possibility of setting aside any further sum towards the reduction of the loan on the building. T! he subject of letting the hall was discussed, when, in order to remove the difficulty and conscientious scruples of several active and working members of the committee, it was unanimously resolved to let the hall to a responsible party for twelve months, and a sub-committee was appointed to carry this arrangement into effect. The meeting was then occupied for some length of time discussing the subject of the education of miners; and the system of reporting engines, & c. PENZANCE CHORAL SOCIETY - The first concert of this society took place at the Assembly Room, Ball's Hotel, on Tuesday evening last. The society owes its existence to its highly talented conductor, Mr. J. H. NUNN, R.A.M., assisted by a committee of gentlemen headed by Mr. T. S. BOLITHO, and Mr. L. H. RODD. The Assembly room was fitted up for the occasion, the stage affording sitting room for 93 vocalists, and the audience was a crowded one. There  can be but one opinion upon the manner in which the choral singing, as a whole, was executed - a manner which, though not altogether finished, reflects the very highest credit not alone on the choir, for the general proficiency to which they have already attained, but especially upon their indefatigable conductor, Mr. Nunn, who, it is evident, from that very proficiency, must have expended a large amount of time, labour, and talent, to have produced from the voices such an amount of harmony. Amongst the vocalists we may mention Miss! Julia BOASE, the Misses BATTON and N. HOCKING, Miss BALL, Rev. P. HEDGELAND, and Mr. GUERITZ, Mr. W.C. HEMMINGS, Mrs. HEMMINGS, and Mr. PASCOE GRENFELL; whilst as instrumentalists, Mr. NUNN, Miss WINGFIELD, Miss PIDWELL, and Mr. and Mrs. Hemmings, highly distinguished themselves. We regret that want of space this week prevents us from noticing at greater length the first performance of this society, which bids fair, at present, to take the lead of all similar societies ever established in the county. FALMOUTH SUBSCRIPTION BALLS - The fourth and last of these fashionable entertainments took place on Wednesday, the 12th inst., at the Royal Hotel. The weather was unusually propitious, and the attendance much larger than on any of the former occasions. The arrangement of the committee were carefully carried out by Mr. VIVIAN, the spirited and obliging proprietor of the Royal Hotel, and the decorations throughout chastely and elegantly executed. Mr. EMIDY's Quadrille Band played during the evening a choice collection of dance music in their usually brilliant style, and seemed to have given entire satisfaction. Dancing was kept up with great spirit till an early hour in the morning, and every one must have felt grateful to Mr. Vivian for his successful efforts to contribute to their enjoyment. These balls having so perfectly succeeded, it is, we understand, intended that ere long a larger assembly of the votaries of Terpsichore shall again meet in the same place, from whom the! proprietor shall derive more tangible testimony of the general satisfaction which his efforts to please have given. Among those present we noticed – Ladies: Mrs. BARNARD, Mrs. BORLASE, Mrs. BALL, Mrs. M. V. BALL, Mrs. COOPE, Mrs. FENWICKE, Mrs. GRYLLS, Mrs. HODGES, Mrs. TRENTHAM, Mrs. E. TWEEDY, Miss ALMACK, Miss ARBUCKLE, Miss BULLY, Miss BULLMORE, Miss L. BULLMORE, Miss BOULDERSON, Miss COOPE, [more names cut off]. ST. JUST TRADESMEN'S CLUB - On the 6th instant, the annual meeting of this Club took place at Burton's Hotel. The funds were found to be in an excellent state, and between GBP 40 and GBP 50 was added to the balance in the Savings' Bank. After the usual business had been transacted, between sixty and seventy of the members dined together, Mr. N. HOLMAN (Treasurer) occupying the chair, and Mr. B. DAWRY, jun. (Secretary) the vice chair. FREEMASONRY - the brethren of the Phoenix Lodge of Honor and Prudence, No. 415, Truro, celebrated the annual festival of St. John at their rooms in Pydar-street, on Monday last. The lodge was tyled at noon,. Eleven P.M.s were present, including the W.M. and three P.M.'s of the Fortitude Lodge, Truro. Dr. Edward Trewbody CARLYON, S.W., was installed as the W.M. For the ensuing year. The W.M. invested the officers. Brothers MAYNE, Im. P.M. and treasurer; Thomas SOLOMON, S.W.; Robert BELL, J.W.; J. HAMILTON, by Br. William MICHELL, Sec.; Hannibal T. ELLIS, S.D.; W.H. CHRISTOE, J.D.; S. HARVEY, L.G.W. ROOKS, Tyler. The lodge was visited officially by the Prov. G. Secretary, Br. Reginald ROGERS. Upwards of thirty of the brethren afterwards dined at the Royal Hotel, under the presidency of the W.M. The dinner, wines, and desserts were in the best style of the establishment and comprised every delicacy of the season. The V.W., D.P.G.M., Br. Augustus SMITH, sent a present of game fo! r the occasion. The evening was spent with the utmost harmony, and frequent allusions were made to the very flourishing state of the lodge, it now numbering forty contributing members. EARLY LAMBING - At Carclew, since Christmas day, 150 lambs have been yeaned, and not one lost; all are at present doing well. The first lamb yeaned on Christmas day, and since then there have sometimes twenty of a night dropped. There are 173 ewes on the estate, and not one has been lost in lambing. This may be attributed to the mildness of the season, and to good management. FALMOUTH UNION - On Christmas day the inmates of this union were liberally regaled with roast beef, plum pudding, &c., and on Wednesday they were provided with a bountiful supply of tea and cake, &c. On this occasion the dining room had been tastefully decorated under the personal superintendence of Miss RICKARD, the schoolmistress, to whom much credit is due for the taste displayed. The expenses of the tea was met by subscriptions obtained through the exertions of the Rev. F. B. SCRIVENER, who, with Mr. David BARCLAY, Mr. R. W. FOX, the Misses A. M. and C. FOX, and several others were present at the tea. Every praise is due to the master and matron for the judicious arrangements made, and the desire they manifested to render the afternoon and evening agreeable to the inmates. Tea being over, one of the inmates read an address to Mr. Scrivener, in which they thanked him and the ladies and gentlemen by whose bounty they had been so plentifully regaled. They also said  "To yourself do we more especially desire to express our heartfelt gratitude for the unremitting constancy with which in sunshine and in storm, and also when deeply suffering from family bereavement, you have visited us; and for the untiring energy with which you have laboured for our spiritual well-being." The inmates remained in the hall for some time after the tea, and spent a very pleasant evening. Mr. Scrivener appears to be deservedly respected by the inmates; he takes a great interest in their welfare both temporal and spiritual, and regularly attends gratuitously at the workhouse every Sunday afternoon to perform Divine service. The number of inmates on Christmas day was 169; at the same period last year, 186; number of out-door poor at Christmas, 626; last year, 710. There have been 28 deaths and 12 births in the workhouse during the year 1858; 10 deaths were from 70 to 80 years of age, 4 from 80 to 90, and 4 upwards of 90. HELSTON FAIR - At this fair which was held on Tuesday, in consequence of the unfavourable state of the weather, little business was transacted. Prices were lower for bullocks of all descriptions. GRAMPOUND FAIR - At this fair held on Tuesday last, there was an average supply of bullocks, and a very dull sale at from 55s. to 60s. per cwt. There were few store cattle offered, and not many inquiries. Of sheep there was not a large supply, the selling prices from 6d. to 8 ½ d. per lb. The fair was slightly attended owing to the unfavourable weather. HELSTON - In the report of the temperance meeting at this place,which appeared in the West Briton of last week, the names of Messrs. Thomas WILLIAMS, John WILLEY, and Thomas JOHNS, as speakers on the occasion, were inadvertently omitted. GAS AT FALMOUTH - A correspondent writes as follows - "As a consumer of gas in the aforesaid borough I feel it due to the company supplying it here, to say that the animadversions in your last week's paper were quite uncalled for, and in fact untrue. In saying this, I give expression to the sentiments of great numbers of the gas consumers in this place, who would not like to be considered in sympathy with the writer of the article above alluded to." Our correspondent then enters into various explanations, &c., which we shall publish next week. COUNTY POLICE, FALMOUTH - At Mr. GENN's office, Falmouth, on Monday, before Mr. T. M. HORSFORD, Samuel SOUTHERD was fined 5s. and 4s.6d costs for being drunk and incapable of taking care of himself on Sunday the 9th instant; and on Wednesday, before the same magistrate, Mary PASCOE, of Constantine, was charged by police-constable WILLIAMS, with stealing a quantity of cabbage on the night of the 11th instant, from a field in Constantine, the property of James BOLITHO; fined 2s. and costs. DERELICT VESSEL - On Monday morning the "Maryanne," of Falmouth, a large bark, 700 tons burden, and heavily laden with lumber, was towed into Queenstown, by the "Resolute" and "Retriever," two of the tugs[?] of the Liverpool New Steaming Company. She had been found by the "Resolute" in long. 16 W, and lat. 4S 30 N, completely abandoned and water logged. The ship with which the “Resolute” thus fell in, with her cargo, is valued at between GBP 4,000 and GBP 5,000. FALMOUTH POLICE - On Wednesday, before Mr. J.B. MOORMAN, mayor, and Mr. ROGERS, magistrate, John WILSON, a seaman on board the brig "Commodore," of Sunderland, was sentenced to 14 days imprisonment for disobeying the orders of the master, Mr. George PARK. Captain LANG, of the barque "Mary Worrell," who has been committed on the previous Monday for trial at the assizes, for soliciting one of his crew to scuttle the vessel, was admitted to bail. (see article below) ROBBERY AT ST. AUSTELL - On Friday last, just as Mrs. GILES, the wife of Mr. P. GILES, printer, had left the shop, she heard a noise, and on coming out found a man leaning across the counter with his hand in the till, from which he had taken money to the amount of 23s. On seeing Mrs. Giles, he ran out of the shop, and Mrs. Giles pursued him, and gave him into custody, and on the following day he was taken before Mr. LAKES, and committed for trial at the next assizes; his name was Thomas WILLIAMS, of Barkshire.[Berkshire?] CHARGE OF SOLICITING TO SCUTTLE A SHIP At the Falmouth Guildhall, on Monday last, before Mr. J. B. MOORMAN, Mayor, and Mr. ROGERS, magistrate, George LONG, master of the barque “Mary Warrall,” was brought up under a warrant, charged with having, on the 25th day of December last, on the high seas, then and there being the master of the said barque, committed an indictable offense by unlawfully soliciting one James GOURLEY, being then and there an able seaman on board the same barque, to scuttle her in order that she might be cast away and destroyed. Mr. TILLY appeared for the prosecution, and Mr. GENN for the defence. JAMES GOURLEY deposed as follows:  I was late seaman on board the barque "Mary Warrall," George Lang, master. I recollect the 26th of December last, the ship was on the high seas. I was at the wheel between 10 and 12 at night; the master, George Lang, came to me, put his hand in his pocket, pulled out two gold watches and gave them to me. I took them; he then walked as far as the break of the poop, and came back again to me, put his hand in another coat pocket and pulled out a handful of sovereigns and told me he would give me 25, or double the amount, if I would scuttle the ship. He was then standing between the binnacle and the wheel, so that I could not see the compass. He told me that he owned one-eighth of the ship, and had GBP 700 worth of goods on board her besides; that the ship was well insured and he did not want her to get back. He told me to go forward and take the cook's axe, and take off the fore-scuttle and go to work on her side. The crew were then living in ! the after part of the vessel, having been driven out of the forecastle. He said there were no augurs on board, but what were in the carpenter's chest, but if he could get one he would furnish me with it. He told me that the ship was then mid-channel in the chops of the channel, and that we should be taken off by some vessel by day-light. I said to him, "no, go to your cabin,and turn in." He walked about for a little while and struck eight bells to relieve me from the wheel. I was in the second mate's watch. Mr. HUNTER, the second mate, went below and came up again, and about 15 or 20 minutes afterwards, and struck eight bells himself. Mr. PEARCE, the chief mate, then took charge of the deck. As soon as I was relieved from the wheel I went to Mr. Hunter and showed him the watches, and made a report to him. When I was talking to Mr. Hunter, the second mate, Captain Lang called me into the cabin and asked me for the watches, and I returned them to him. I then went on deck and made a report to the chief mate. We arrived in Falmouth the Wednesday before New Year's day; we were paid off on New Year's day and discharged, all but one man, and the cook and steward. I was then in debt to the ship; he gave me then a pound and gave up the debt. The captain was put in irons; the captain was drunk, but not so drunk as not to know what he was about. When the captain made the proposition to me, we were making for the first port, carrying a press of canvas, and driving the vessel through a heavy sea, which … the wetness of the forecastle. My opinion is that it was a deliberate offer to scuttle the vessel. Peter HUNTER, the late boatswain and acting second mate on board, deposed: I recollect on the 26th December last, at 8 o'clock in the evning, I relieved the chief mate and took carge of the deck. A little afterwards the captain came on deck the worse for liquor. He called me into the cabin; he opened a small locker and pulled out five gold watches and offered me two of them, which I refused. He asked me also to take the keys so that I could get his chronometer, as the ship was in a sinking state, and all hands would be relieved off her in the morning. He then put the watches in his pocket. I refused to take the keys of the chronometers;he said he would get some one to scuttle the ship, and he said "I will give you GBP 5, 10, or 30 to say nothing about it;the ship is well insured and I do not wish her to go back." The captain gave me a sovereign in the fore part of the evening. I told the captain I would not go again with him in the ship. James GARDENER and Charles PEARCE also gave similar evidence. After hearing Mr. Genn in answer to the charge, the defendant was cautioned by the Mayor in the usual form, and asked what he had to say, when he replied that he was not guilty. He was then committed to take his trial at the next Assizes at Bodmin, and the witnesses were bound in recognizances to give evidence at the Assizes. HOLSWORTHY COUNTY COURT - Important decision affecting Landlords and Tenants At this court, on the 14th instant, the following case was tried: James PARSONS v. Henry HEITLAND. Action for breach of contract, damages laid at GBP 45.4s.9d. Mr. FROST for the plaintiff stated the case. The plaintiff, on the 7th of March, 1856, took the Barton of Whitstone of the defendant for a term of 14 years, from Lady-day 1856, with the usual power to determine the term at the end of seven years on notice. A contract was prepared by the defendant's solicitor and signed by the plaintiff and defendant, but no lease was executed. At Lady-day, 1856, the plaintiff took possession of the estate, and then held it as a tenant from year to year subject to the conditions of the contract. By the contract the defendant agreed to do four things: 1st, to put the premises in repair on or before Lady-day 1856, and, [2nd] to plant the orchard; 3rd, to build a shed for the threshing-machine; 4th, not to permit his cattle, pigs, or poultry, to trespass on the premises so demised. On all those conditions the plaintiff said there had been a breach, to his great damage and annoyance. Although there was no lease, and the tenant in the eye of the law was tenant from year to year only, he cont! ended he had a right to call on his landlord to fulfil his part of the contract in the same manner as the landlord had a right to call on the tenant to pay him the rent due. The contract was mutual imposing obligations on landlord and tenant, and must have the same force as if a lease had been executed. He called as witnesses Mr. John HUXHAM, Mr. John WILLS, and Mr. Arscott SLEEMAN. Mr. WHITE, the advocate for the defendant, did not contend that the plaintiff had no claim for damages, but that the loss sustained by the plaintiff was greatly overrated. He called Mr. Joseph KITTOW, Mr. William VEAL, and Mr. Thomas COWLING as witnesses. The learned Judge said it was clear and admitted by the defendant's advocate, that the plaintiff had sustained damages, and the only thing for his consideration was as to the amount. The witnesses called by the plaintiff and the defendant did not differ very much, and he thought he could not err in giving his judgment for the amount claimed, GBP 45.4s.9d.; costs, GBP 9.2s.8d, both to be paid in a fortnight. FALMOUTH BURIAL BOARD - The usual monthly meeting of the burial board was held on the 4th instant, Mr. BRADFIELD, V.C., in the chair. The clerk reported that the number of interments during the month of December were 21, viz; in the consecrated portion, 6; unconsecrated portion (including one still-born child), 15. Designs for head and foot stones proposed to be erected were submitted and approved of. LONGEVITY - The registrar of births and deaths for Falmouth has registered during the past year 56 deaths above 70 years of age, viz: from 70 to 80 years of age, 33 deaths; 80 to 90, 16; 90 to 100, 6; above 100, 1 death. From 60 to 70 there were 27 deaths, and from 50 to 60 years of age, 15. STRATTON PETTY SESSIONS - At these sessions, held on Thursday the 6th instant, before the Revs. John GLANVILLE and R. R. WRIGHT, Mr. BRAY and Mr. GURNEY, magistrates, Mr. Thomas SHEPHERD, waywarden of the parish of Stratton, was summoned for not obeying an order of the bench, to alter and widen a certain road in the above parish. The case was adjourned for a month.  Charles MIDLAND and Edward MULES, farm servants, were summoned by Elizabeth Jane WATTS for committing an indecent assault on her. Complainant and defendants lived together as servants with Mr. MEDLAND, farmer, at Widemouth, in the parish of Poundstock, and the assault was committed during the absence of their master and mistress. Mr. KINGDON, solicitor, of Holsworthy, defended the prisoners, and attempted to show the bench that it was a mere Christmas gambol. The magistrates, however, considered a very serious assault had been committed, and the chairman remarked that it was the worst case that had been brought before them for years. Each prisoner was committed for four months to Bodmin gaol. William ELLICOTT and William JONES were summoned by the police, for riding in their waggons without reins, in the parish of Poundstock. They were fined 2s.9d, with 13s. costs, each. William COLWELL was summoned for trespassing on lands, the property of Sir William CALL, in the parish of North Tamerton; fined 5d. with 15s. costs. CORONER'S INQUESTS -  On Thursday afternoon, 13th inst., and inquest was held by Mr. J. CARLYON, at Bod..., in the parish of St. Erme, on the body of Charlotte ALLEN, aged 59 years, who was found drowned, in the pond at Bodrean, in the morning of that day. The deceased had been a cook in the service of Mr. H. P. ANDREW, about …...  It appeared that, from being of a cheerful disposition when she first came to Mr. Andrew's, she had, within the past few weeks, got into a gloomy state of mind, under the [belief] that she had not saved up sufficient for her old age, and that she should come to want; this was quite a delusion, as she was very well satisfied with her place, and all her fellow servants were very kind to her. Early in the morning of Thursday she dressed and went down stairs, and went out with a candle, saying she had occasion to go out for a few minutes, and not returning in the course of ten minutes, her fellow servants went in search of her, and after searching in ! various places, the man-servant found her in the pond, at the bottom of her master's garden. Mr. JULIAN, tenant of the Bodrean farm, was immediately called, and he, assisted by some of his men, and Mr. Andrew's servant, took the body out, and life was found to be extinct. Verdict, "Temporary insanity." Mr. HAMLEY, coroner, held an inquest on Saturday the 8th instant, at Condolden farm, in the parish of Minster, on the body of Priscilla HONEY, aged 54 years, deceased, who resided at the above farm with the rest of the family, was in her usual health on Thursday evening, and was sitting by the fire, when she was taken suddenly ill, and, before medical aid could be obtained, she expired. The jury returned a verdict "died from disease of the heart." Julia M.   West Briton Transcriptions, 1836-1856 at http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~wbritonad St. Austell Area History and Genealogy at http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~staustell

Re John Carter.. the Smuggler.. He was married to , Joan Richards Gender: Female Marriage Date: 14 Sep 1765 Marriage Place: Breage, Cornwall, England Spouse: John Carter FHL Film Number: 1545324 Reference ID: 189 and the children they had together were, Elizabeth Carter 1767 - 1777 Joan Carter 1768 - John (William John) Carter 1771 - 1858 Margaret Carter -JOHNS 1772 - Joanna Carter -TREWEEKE 1776 - 1832 Mary Carter -KITTO 1777 - 1847 Also a little history of Prussia Cove .,. Prussia Cove is known for the 18th century ship-wrecker and smuggler John Carter (b. 1738), also known as the "King of Prussia"; thought to be from a childhood game he played and the origin of the name for the area. Evidence of smuggling can be inferred by the building of the terrace of seven listed cottages overlooking Coule's Cove and Mount's Bay. They were built in 1826 by the Coastguard and are known as Coastguard Cottages. Built above and overlooking the coves is a Victorian house built in 1885 for du Boulay, former Archdeacon of Cornwall in his retirement. The coastal path passes though a "circus" formed by the listed buildings of Porth-en-Alls and include a crescent shaped "Lodge". The complex was designed and built by Philip Tilden in 1911, but never completed due to the Great War. Hope this helps..

Hi Listers Just wondering if some history buff out there can tell me who or even if John Carter the Smuggler married please. Although he is said to have been the "King of Prussia" at Prussia Cove, and noted for his exploits, there seems more about his brother Harry who surely must have challenged that crown. Anyhow, it is not about the Smuggling stories I want at the moment but who and if John married and if he married did he had any children please. Thankyou Margaret ********************************* Margaret Bauer Queensland, Australia margaret@margbauer.com *********************************

A few observations on the recent genetic study.1. The article in' Nature' makes it clear that the study was limited in extent. To extrapolate from these results and say that Celts are not a unique genetic group is not acceptable, bearing in mind that the Celtic peoples were, according to authorities like Professor Sir Barry Cunliffe,  at one time, the major ethnic group in Europe.  The archaeology bears him out.2. To find the Cornish are distinct from the people of Devon is unsurprising to us Cornish who know our history.  According to the 'historian' William of Malmesbury: ' King Athelstan (ca 894-939) 'expelled the filthy Cornish from Exeter'.  Athelstan also set the boundary between the English and the Cornish as the high water mark on the Eastern bank of the Tamar [so the Tamar belongs to Cornwall, not England, which is why Prince Charles as Duke of Cornwall, not the Crown, derives income from the tolls on the Tamar road bridge. ] The 13th century Mappa Mundi in Hereford cathedral shows Britain to be comprised of the countries of England, Cornwall, Scotland & Wales.3. There was considerable commerce between Brittany, Wales and Cornwall; not surprising as we share a common, Celtic, language. Because the Cornish spoke their own language it could be postulated that it was easier to deal with these areas rather than with the English speakers across the Tamar - who were regarded as 'foreigners'. See Carew's  'Survey of Cornwall' for his comments on the response of a Cornishman  to the greeting 'good day' in English. And this in the 17th century.The Cornish have been proclaiming their difference from time immemorial - it's the Anglo-Saxons who have a problem in accepting this. Stephen Treseder On Monday, 23 March 2015, 8:05, "cornish-gen-request@rootsweb.com" <cornish-gen-request@rootsweb.com> wrote: When replying to a digest message, be sure and highlight ONLY the message you are quoting and select "reply quoted text" or whatever option you have in your email program.  Please don't quote the entire digest.  And don't forget to change the subject line from "Reply to CORNISH-GEN Digest, Vol X, Issue XXX" with the subject line from the message you are replying to.  Cornish Volunteer Lookup Library http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~yvonne/cornishlib/cornishlib.htm Online Parish Clerks (OPC) http://www.cornwall-opc.org/ Questions or assistance: Contact Yvonne Bowers, Listmom CORNISH-GEN-admin@rootsweb.com Today's Topics:   1. "DNA study shows Celts are not a unique genetic group"       (Wesley Johnston)   2. URL for readable UK DNA study map (Wesley Johnston) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: 1 Date: Sun, 22 Mar 2015 10:11:45 +0000 (UTC) From: Wesley Johnston <wwjohnston01@yahoo.com> Subject: [CORNISH-GEN] "DNA study shows Celts are not a unique genetic     group" To: "cornish-gen@rootsweb.com" <cornish-gen@rootsweb.com> Message-ID:     <315887662.126317.1427019105650.JavaMail.yahoo@mail.yahoo.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8 Here is a link to a BBC web page, which does contain a small non-enlargable copy of the map of the entire study area (UK). So far I have not found a site that has the map at a size where you can actually read it, although the small sized map's colors do clearly show Cornwall and Devon as unique from both each other and from the rest. http://m.bbc.com/news/science-environment-31905764 The article includes this text: "There is also a marked division between the people of Cornwall and Devon that almost exactly matches the county border. And the People of Devon are distinct again to those from neighbouring Dorset." ------------------------------ Message: 2 Date: Sun, 22 Mar 2015 10:46:42 +0000 (UTC) From: Wesley Johnston <wwjohnston01@yahoo.com> Subject: [CORNISH-GEN] URL for readable UK DNA study map To: "cornish-gen@rootsweb.com" <cornish-gen@rootsweb.com> Message-ID:     <105745934.144033.1427021202238.JavaMail.yahoo@mail.yahoo.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8 I finally found a readable copy of the UK DNA study map. It is in the March 2015 newsletter (number 6) of the People of the British Isles web site, in a PDF file. The URL is: http://www.peopleofthebritishisles.org/nl6.pdf The PDF file of the newsletter has 10 pages. The map is on page 4, immediately after this text: "The first and most striking observation is the extraordinary correspondence between the genetic clusters and geographical location. Most obvious at a first glance is the distinctiveness of the genetic clusters in Orkney, which is perhaps not surprising given that Orkney was a Norse Earldom for several hundred years. Also striking is the clear separation of the Welsh clusters (green and pink squares, yellow inverted triangles) from the rest of the UK, and the extraordinary separation between Cornwall (pink crosses) and Devon (blue circles)." ? ------------------------------ To contact the CORNISH-GEN list administrator, send an email to CORNISH-GEN-admin@rootsweb.com. 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I am not sure about the answers to your questions, however I would be interested in your research ! Have you reached out to Steve Hayes who contributes to this list ? And have you subscribed to this list: please send an email to SOUTH-AFRICA-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'subscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message Ed On 22/03/2015 14:22, Rowena Gough via wrote: > Dear List, > > I've been wondering about this for a while, and I guess, hoping that > researching the Cornish in South Africa may be getting a little easier with > time. > > Can anyone suggest online resources for South African records, > registrations, ships lists or archival newspapers that are now available on > the internet? > > For instance, does a major state or national library have a newspaper > digisation project like Australia's Trove, or New Zealand's Papers Past? > > Kind regards to all, > > Rowena > > > ------------------------------- > 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 >

Dear List, I've been wondering about this for a while, and I guess, hoping that researching the Cornish in South Africa may be getting a little easier with time. Can anyone suggest online resources for South African records, registrations, ships lists or archival newspapers that are now available on the internet? For instance, does a major state or national library have a newspaper digisation project like Australia's Trove, or New Zealand's Papers Past? Kind regards to all, Rowena