WEST BRITON and CORNWALL ADVERTISER 12 SEPTEMBER 1851 - THE LATE MR. TREMAYNE OF HELIGAN - On Sunday last, the Rev. T. J. TREVENEN, of St. Ewe, delivered a most impressive sermon to an unusually large congregation, on the death of the late lamented MR. TREMAYNE, of Heligan. The rev. gentleman's text was from 1 Thes. Iv13, "Sorrow not even as others which have no hope." The discourse was admirably adapted to the occasion, and formed an excellent opportunity of setting forth the many virtues of the deceased. On Thursday the 4th inst., the shops in St. Austell were closed throughout the day, and the minute bell was tolled from the time that the funeral of the late Mr. Tremayne left Heligan, until the solemn and affecting rites were over. On Sunday evening last, the REV. F. TODD preached in St. Austell church with reference to the death of this much lamented gentleman; a crowded congregation was present, and the impressive discourse delivered was from the 31st Psalm, and part of the 15th verse; "My time is in thy hand." In reference to the estimation in which the late Mr. Tremayne was held, a correspondent bears the following testimony. The circumstance, he states, was related to him by a solicitor of this county, now no more: After a contested election for a borough in this county, now in Schedule A, there was a petition against the return of the sitting members, who were in the interest of the Earl of Darlington. A committee of the House of Commons was appointed to try the merits of the case; Dr. Lushington was the counselor on behalf of the sitting members, and it was then a right of each to strike off a certain number of persons from the committee. When Mr. Tremayne's name was read over, my informant said, "I suppose we must strike him off." "No," said the Doctor, "let him remain; he is opposed to us in politics, but he will do dirty work for no man; he will judge the case on its merits." CORNWALL CLERGY FUND - The ninety-eighth anniversary meeting of the Governors of the Fund, established in 1755, for the relief of meritorious clergymen, their widows and children within the Archdeaconry of Cornwall, including their particulars, was holden at the Guildhall, in Bodmin, on Tuesday last, the 9th of September. There were present twenty-nine. MR. FRANCIS RODD, chairman. The sum of GBP 345.10s. was allotted to eleven applicants. The meeting recorded on the minutes their deep regret, at the loss the charity had sustained by the sudden deaths of MR. TREMAYNE and the REV. WILLIAM MOLESWORTH. HELSTON - On Wednesday , Mr. RICHARD KERBY was elected Town Councillor of this borough, in the room of his late father, MR JOHN KERBY. BOROUGH OF EAST LOOE - LIEUTENANT COLONEL BULLER ELPHINSTONE, recorder of the borough of East Looe, has appointed MR. ROBERT BISHOP, solicitor of Fowey, town-clerk of East Looe, in the place of MR. TICKELL, solicitor, retiring from practice. CAPTAIN FERRIS, R.N. - Amongst the veteran war officers removed from the active commanders list to the reserved list of captains, we notice the name of CAPTAIN THOMAS FERRIS, formerly of Truro, now resident at Penzance. This officer has seen much and hazardous service, and has, by the recent modifications of the various naval ranks, received a well-merited, though late reward. Captain Ferris received a medal with two clasps for the victory of 1805, and that of the Basque roads. The record given of Captain Ferris's career in O'Byrne's invaluable biography will show that the medal of two clasps specifies but an exceedingly small minority of the actions in which he has served. Captain Ferris is related by marriage to MISS S.E. HATFIELD, authoress of the "Wanderer of Scandinavia, or Sweden Delivered," and other works, one of which "The Fruits of Solitude," was dedicated from feelings of gratitude to the generous friend of her brother-in-law, SIR R. T. WILSON. Miss Hatfield, now MRS. ALFRED MILES, and her sister MRS. FERRIS, formerly Miss JANE ARUNDEL HATFIELD, are great-grand daughters of the late MR. WILLIAM ARUNDEL, of Trengwainton, near Penzance, and grand daughters of the late MR. WILLIAM STARMAR, of Northampton, and descendents on the paternal side from a family of the highest respectability in Yorkshire, whose estate, "Hatfield Hall," is situated near Wakefield, in that county. THE BAD ROADS IN THE DISTRICT OF CARNMENELLIS - We gave last week a report of a vestry meeting of the rate-payers of Wendron parish, which had been called to take into consideration the bad state of the roads in the neighbourhood of Carnmenellis, with a view to their repair and improvement. Our reporter attended that meeting, at which letters were read from some of the surgeons in the neighbourhood, and from MAR. cROTCH, of the hotel at Hayle, stating that the roads were in an unsafe condition for travelling over. A letter of similar import has since been addressed to the Rev. W. BROADLEY, incumbent of Carnmenellis, by MR. ANDREW, of the hotel at Redruth. The letter is as follows: "Hotel, Redruth, September 6th, 1851, Rev. Sir - You will perhaps excuse the liberty I am about to take, but I think it only necessary to name the reason, and you will I am sure overlook it. On Wednesday last, MR. HOOPER from the West Briton office, hired of me a horse and gig to go to Carnmenellis, and I find that my post-boy refused to proceed the whole of the distance, in consequence of the disgraceful state of the roads, and even then he broke one of the springs. I must beg to inform you that I shall be very unwilling to allow any of my carriages to go that road again until they are put in such repair, that I can do so without injury to my vehicles. I shall feel obliged if you will attend the next vestry, and make a complaint on my behalf. By so doing you will oblige, Rev. Sir, your obedient servant, CHARLES E. ANDREW. HALLAMANNING AND CROFT GOTHAL MINES - The seventy-inch cylinder engine on the Hallamanning sett, in the parish of St. Hilary, was started on Saturday week, in the presence of the chairman, several members of the London committee, CAPT. STEPHEN LEAN, of Wheal Seton, MR. POOL, connected with SANDYS, VIVIAN, and Co., and a considerable number of persons. The engine went to work in excellent style, and reflects credit on the makers, Sandy, Vivian, and Co., and upon the engineer who has superintended its erection. The whole of the works and buildings are executed in a substantial and superior manner, and drew forth the approval of all present. The mine has been formerly worked, and there are a number of tributers waiting for the water to subside, to enable them to explore. AN OLD REAPER - There is now living in the parish of St. Enoder, a small farmer named JOHN BASSETT, who is in his eighty-sixth year, and has been labouring in his harvest field every day since the commencement of the harvest. He cut 220 sheaves of wheat in one day with the reap hook, and another day he took the lead of four scythe men. HARVEST FAIR - This fair was held on Tuesday, and was more plentifully supplied with lean cattle than we ever remember. Prices were low, which may perhaps be partly accounted for from the uncertain state of the turnip crop. Fat beasts, of which there were not many, sold freely. COOKE'S CIRCUS - On Tuesday the 2nd instant, MR. COOKE entered Truro, with his equestrian procession, the proprietor driving sixteen horses in hand, and in the evening the company performed to a very numerous assembly, in a field at the top of Lemon-street. On the following evening, Mr. Cooke's establishment performed at Falmouth; and on Friday last, at Helston, their capacious marquee was greatly crowded with spectators, who appeared much pleased with the entertainments. On Saturday and Monday last, the troupe performed at Penzance, when the attendance was very good, particularly in the evenings, and the equestrian feats seemed to give much satisfaction. Mr. Cooke has announced his intention of again performing at Truro on Monday next. FIRE AT HELSTON - About eleven o'clock on the morning of Sunday last, a house in Meneage street, Helston, was discovered to be on fire; and the roof of that and two of the adjoining houses being thatched, they were all of them quickly on fire. The town and Norwich Union engines were promptly on the spot, and were most efficiently used in quelling the flames, there being a plentiful supply of water. The roofs continued burning nearly two hours before the fire was got under. It is supposed to have originated from a spark which must have fallen on the thatch. Only the roofs were burnt, and the inmates of the houses had sufficient time to remove all their furniture before any damage was done to it. The houses are the property of MR. CHIPMAN of Helston, and we hear they are insured. PERJURY IN COUNTY COURTS - At the Penzance County court, held on Tuesday last, the case of GREEN v. THOMAS was tried. The claim was for a trifling amount, and was remarkable only for the strenuous manner in which the defendant's wife denied the truth of the plaintiff's account, and for the observations of the Judge thereon. His Honor remarked that by an act which came into operation on the 1st instant, he was empowered to give into immediate custody, and authorize a prosecution of, any party committing perjury. (He was referring to Lord Campbell's act, entitled "an act for further improving the administration of criminal justice.") [They then printed the entire portion of the act which referred to perjury, but did not mention the case again.] PENZANCE GUILDHALL - On Friday last, WILLIAM HENRY WAKFAR, of Penzance, mason, was committed to prison for one month at hard labour, for deserting his wife and family. ELIZABETH JENKIN v. RICHARD BOASE. Both complainant and defendant reside in Madron. The defendant was summoned to shew cause why he should not contribute to the maintenance of the illegitimate child of the complainant. The evidence adduced to shew the defendant's liability was deemed very unsatisfactory, and the case was dismissed. TRURO POLICE - On Wednesday last, THOMAS COOKE, mason, of Truro, was convicted of assaulting WILLIAM DELBRIDGE of Truro, also a mason. He was fined GBP 2 with 14s. costs, and in default of payment was committed for one month to the House of Correction. SHIPPING DISASTER - On Saturday last, the schooner "Sophia," COBBLEDICK, master of Padstow, arrived at Scilly in tow of the schooner "Unity," of Looe. Whilst reaching to southward of the larboard tack that morning about one o'clock, off the Rundlestone, the "Sophia," was ran into by a large barque, running with studding sails set, which carried away the Sophia's mainmast, main topmast, main rigging, and all sails and gear attached; carried away also the larboard fore-rigging, fore-yard, top gallant yard, broke several chain plates, and shook the vessel throughout. Capt. Cobbledick hailed the barque, thinking the schooner was sinking, but they took no notice and passed on. The schooner was afterwards found to be making a considerable quantity of water. COMMITTAL FOR HOUSEBREAKING - Several houses have recently been broken into within a few miles around Truro, but the suspected offender has been at last secured, and committed to the county gaol for trial at the sessions. On the 7th of July last the house of Mr. HODGE, assistant overseer of the parish of Kea, was entered during the absence of the family. The thief broke some glass, unfastened the window, entered the house, and stole a quantity of wearing apparel. On the night of the 2nd of September, a robbery was committed at the grocer's shop of MR. THOMAS HICK, about three miles from Truro on the Redruth road. In this case also the thief gained admission by taking out a pane of glass in the back window of the house; and the articles stolen were a cheese, a pound and a half of tea, two females' caps, two canisters, and some copper coin from the till. On the same night, the house of MR. RAME, near the grocer's shop, was attempted to be entered, by taking out a square of glass from the back-window, but in this case the burglary was prevented by the barking of MR. RAME's dog. On the next day (3rd of September), the house of a widow called Ternace Groves, who lives at Pelendarvel, in the parish of Kenwyn, was broken into whilst she was at work on MR. J. REYNALDS's farm. The robbery was committed between eight in the morning, and one o'clock; an entrance was effected by taking out a pane of glass in one of the windows; and the articles stolen were a shot-silk gown, a shawl, loaf of bread, &c. After the robbery at Mr. Hodge's, he had suspicion from some circumstances, of a man called RICHARD RICHARDS, a labourer who lived at Greenbottom, in the parish of Kenwyn. He gave information to the Truro police, but Richards was no where to be found, and the police have for some time been keeping a strict look-out for him. At length it turned out that he was in MR. EVEREST's custody at Bodmin, he having been committed to the county gaol for disorderly conduct at Falmouth. On Saturday last, Richards, having been released from prison, came to Truro, and took lodgings at a man's house, called POWELL, in Castle-street, where he was very soon apprehended by policeman FITZSIMMONS, and on Monday last the charges against him were heard before DR. CARLYON at Truro. When taken into custody, he was wearing a waistcoat and trousers which Mr. Hodge swore to as being part of the property which was stolen from his house. The policeman had also received information that the articles stolen from Mrs. Groves had been pledged at the shop of MR. MOON, pawnbroker, Penryn. The silk dress had been pledged for eight shillings, and the shawl was also pawned, in the name of JAMES WILLIAMS, of Ponsanooth. Two witnesses swore that they saw the property in the possession of the prisoner on the day the robbery was committed; and on these two charges of robbing Mr. Hodge and Mrs. Groves's premises, he was committed for trial. There were some tea-papers found on the prisoner when apprehended, which it was stated corresponded with those in Mr. Hick's shop, but this charge was not gone into before the magistrate. SUDDEN DEATH - On Tuesday evening last, MR. HILLS, assistant surveyor of taxes, who lived in Edward-street, Truro, was attacked suddenly with coughing, and in about ten minutes afterwards expired. He had been in his usual health in the early part of the evening. An inquest was held at the Globe Inn, on Wednesday, before MR. JOHN CARLYON, coroner, and a verdict returned, "death from apoplexy." DEVON NEWS - AN ELOPEMENT - No inconsiderable amount of excitement prevailed in Plymouth, on Saturday week, amongst a certain class of the population, by the announcement that Mr. P. EMERY, a favourite play- actor, had decamped with another man's spouse, to wit, the wife of a fruiterer and green-grocer named CHRISTMAS, the occupier of a small shop at the corner of King-street, Plymouth, and who has been accustomed to supply refreshments in the saloon of the theatre. It appears that, by a concerted arrangement, no sooner had the luckless husband been dispatched by his wife to Devonport at an early hour on Saturday morning, to effect sundry purchases of fruits and vegetables, than his faithless spouse packed up her wearing apparel, and having also possessed herself of money and jewellery, said to be of the value of GBP 40, she went off, in company with Emery, per first train from the Railway station. On the husband's return home he was not slow in discovering his loss, nor in guessing what were the attendant circumstances. The consolations of philosophy and religion being alike ineffectual, in his case, he had recourse to that very useful officer, MR. GIBBONS, Superintendent of Police, who forthwith hastened with Christmas to the Railway Station, and the agency of the electric telegraph being employed, the runaways were stopped at Newton, much to their chagrin, and nothwithstanding the virtuous indignation which they expressed at the supposition that they could possibly be suspected of the crime imputed to them. They were secured and brought back to Plymouth by the express down train, their arrival at the terminus being hailed with noisy demonstrations by a large crowd assembled upon the occasion. They were then taken by Mr. Gibbons, before MR. JOHN MOORE, the sitting Magistrate, and PHILIP EMERY and SARAH CHRISTMAS were charged with feloniously robbing HENRY CHRISTMAS to the extent abovenamed. The injured husband was in attendance, but declined to prosecute, that he might prevent, it was said, as far as in him lay, exposure that would have been most discreditable to all concerned. THE DARTMOOR CONVICTS - The two convicts who escaped last week from the convict establishment in Dartmoor, have been apprehended at Zeal, on the northern boundary of the Moor. POSTSCRIPTS We read in the Ocean of Brest - "It is announced that the most positive instructions have been sent by the government to the commandant of the French squadron at the Antilles to assist the Cuban government in repelling the aggressions of the American pirates." The "Baltic" steamer has brought three days' later news from New York, viz. to the 30th ult., inclusive,. Many more of the Spanish residents in the States had been grossly assaulted, in consequence of the fifty American pirates having been shot at Havannah. We have no further information of the Cuban invasion by this arrival. 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