WEST BRITON AND CORNWALL ADVERTISER FRIDAY, 20 JUNE 1851 ADVERTISEMENTS HORRORS OF TRANSPORTATION IN THE TOWN-HALL, TRURO MR. COCKNEY respectfully announces to the Inhabitants of Truro, that he will deliver two LECTURES on the above subject in the TOWN HALL, Truro, on MONDAY and TUESDAY next, June the 23red and 24th instant, illustrated with a Diorama of Van Diemen's Land. For particulars see hand-bills. Reserved seats 1s.; second seats 6d; back seats 3d; children and schools half-price. LOCAL INTELLIGENCE POPULATION OF CORNWALL - The following is the population of the county, as ascertained on the 31st of March, 1851:................................................................................................. since 1841 UNIONS.......................................................................POPULATION.............INCREASE....DECREASE Stratton........................................................................... 8, 580........................_______...... 852 Camelford....................................................................... 8,445......................... 382............ ______ Launceston.....................................................................16,819......................... 92............ ______ Bodmin...........................................................................20,492.........................________.... 308 Liskeard...........................................................................33,792........................ 7,317......... ______ St. Germans.....................................................................16,542........................ 422.......... ______ St. Columb.......................................................................17,360........................ 1,193......... ______ St. Austell........................................................................31,915........................ 507.......... ______ Truro ..............................................................................42,209........................ ______....... 939 Falmouth .......................................................................21.049........................ ______........ 651 Helston...........................................................................28,399........................ ______........ 4,139 Redruth.......................................................................... 53,567....................... 5,520........... ______ Penzance.........................................................................53,456...................... 3,342.......... ______ Scilly............................................................................... 2,651....................... 69............ ______ A total increase of 11,955 The Marriages, Births and Deaths registered within the above unions, during the ten years 1841-1851, show the following results: Excess of births over deaths..........................47,511 Excess of persons in 1851, as above..............11,955 Therefore, emigrated & c. .............................35,556 The population of the above Unions was 193,039 in 1801, and the present number is 355,276, with the biggest increase in population being between 1811 and 1821. (40,732) The most populous parish: In 1851, Camborne......... 12,887 In 1841, Madron............ 11,144 In 1831, St. Austell.......... 8,758 In 1821, Madron............. 7,235 In 1811, Redruth............. 5,903 In 1801, Madron............. 4,940 SUNDAY SCHOOL ANNIVERSARIES - The Fifty-first anniversary of the Castle Street Sunday School, Launceston, was held on Sunday last, when two sermons were preached by the Rev. W. SPENCER, of Devonport, to large audiences. On the Wednesday following, the annual meeting was held at the Western Subscription Rooms, when about three hundred children, and five hundred visitor and friends took tea; after which addresses were delivered by the Rev. W. SPENCER and J. HORSEY (Baptist) and also by REV. JEWELL, MR. HICKS, MR. A. EYRE, MR. GEAKE, and MR. PATTISON, which appeared to make a deep impression on the large number of persons who were present. - On Tuesday last, the children belonging to the different Sunday schools in St. Austell were regaled with tea, cake, bread and cream. Those belonging to the Wesleyan school with their teachers and friends walked to Trewhiddle, about half a mile from the town, where they enjoyed themselves in a field. After taking tea, they were allowed to walk through the seat of MR. BATH and returned to the chapel yard, when the band played the national anthem and the children returned to their homes highly gratified with their day's enjoyment. The Independent school was entertained in a similar way in a field at Trevarrick. APOTHECARIES' HALL - The following gentlemen passed their examination in the science and practice of medicine, and received certificates to practice on Thursday the 12th of June, 1851: RICHARD CLARK PARKIN, and JAMES STACEY HICHENS, Redruth. ST. AUSTELL FAIR - The annual Whitsun-fair was held here on Thursday the 12th instant, but from the very wet state of the weather, it was the smallest ever remembered. THE SHIP "DAEDALUS" - The friends of the numerous passengers who left Padstow for Quebec this spring in the ship "Daedalus" will be gratified to learn that they arrived out, all well, on the 27th of May, and were much pleased with the ship and captain. We copy the following from the Quebec Morning Chronicle: "Quebec, May 27th, 1851 To Mr. THOMAS BULMAN, master of the ship "Daedalus" from Padstow - Sir, We, the passengers on board the ship "Daedalus," beg leave to tender our sincere thanks to you before parting, for your unwearied attention to the comfort and health of all, both night and day, during the voyage; also, for the great order and cleanliness of the ship through your good discipline. We beg you will accept this pencil case as a small token of our respect, for your great kindness and skilful management. We shall feel pleasure in recommending any of our friends... to take their passage in any ship which you may command. Wishing you health and happiness, we remain, sir, yours truly, J. P. and Gertrude VERCOE and five children, of Bodmin; THOMAS KNIGHT and PHILIP KNIGHT, of Roche; JAMES CARDELL BLAMEY, Lower St. Columb; A. BESWATHERICK, of St. Miniver, of behalf of the other passengers." TRURO POLICE - On Monday last, JOHN HARRIS, of Veryan, labourer, was committed for trial at the sessions, for stealing a fustian waistcoat, and also for stealing a shoe, belonging to THOMAS WILLOUGHBY, ostler at the White Hart, Truro. ELIZABETH TREWOLLA, of Castle-street, Truro, was charged with stealing a pound of butter, the property of FRANCIS GUNDRY, of the Queen's Head, Truro. She was also charged with stealing a leg of lamb, the property of JAMES MACDONALD, of Redruth, confectioner, who had bought the meat in Truro market, and left it at the Queen's head. The prisoner was remanded till Wednesday last, when she was committed for stealing the butter. The other charge was dismissed, the prosecutor not appearing. LAUNCESTON - BIGAMY - THOMAS BROWN FARTHING, a person for nearly twelve years, has been in her Majesty's service in the Artillery, was apprehended by SAMBELL, police officer, and charged before MR. THOMAS PEARSE, magistrate for the district, with being married to a woman in York, his wife still living in Launceston. It appears in the evidence given that the person to whom he has been lately married, possessed a little money, and with a part of it purchased his discharge, and after living with her a short time, he abandoned her and sought to obtain possession of the little property which his industrious and hard-working wife had realized during his absence. The case was referred to York, where he has been sent to take his trial. COMMITTALS - On Monday last, a girl named CRABB was taken before the REV. DR. FLETCHER, and committed to Bodmin, charged with stealing a quantity of ribbon from MRS. WM. HENWOOD, straw bonnet maker, St. Austell, by whom she had been employed as an occasional servant. On Saturday last, a young man named HENRY HARVEY, an apprentice with MR. SAMUEL TRUSCOTT, of St. Austell, was committed to Bodmin gaol for twenty-one days, for absconding from his master. SHIPWRECK IN MOUNT'S BAY - On the afternoon of Wednesday, last week, the lugger "Olivia," in making for Gwavas Lake, when about two miles off St. Loy, came up with a sloop running in the same direction. As no sign of distress was hung out she did not at first attract any particular attention, but soon after passing her she was observed to be rapidly sinking. The "Olivia" then endeavoured to come up with her, and on nearing her, a man was observed holding on a water keg with a chain in each hand. The "Olivia" was able to approach so near as to discover that he had received a severe cut over the eye, which was bleeding profusely. A rope was immediately flung towards him, but as he made no effort to reach it, and soon after fell flat on his back and made no attempt to rise again, it was concluded that he was dead. A few floating articles were then picked up, and the "Olivia" hovered about in the neighbourhood of the sloop for some time, in the hope of picking up some of the crew, who might have been floating about. The attempt, however, proved fruitless, and the weather continuing very stormy, the "Olivia" was compelled to run for her own safety. The unfortunate vessel has since been found to be the "Plymouth Packet," CAPT. HITCHENS, laden with stone for Scilly. ACCIDENTS - On Friday last, as a labouring man named OAKEM was in the act of excavating some part of the new line of railway between Angarrack and Hayle, a quantity of earth gave way and broke one of his legs. On the following Monday, one of the navvies fell from a scaffolding at Hayle Foundry, and pitched to his head on some pig iron, then lying in the way. He was immediately conveyed to his lodgings, and MR. ANGOVE, surgeon, in the absence of DR. MILLETT, hastened to the spot, when it was found that the head and neck had been severely cut besides other injuries. Both these parties, however, are likely to do well. MELANCHOLY DEATH OF A CHILD - On Friday last, the body of a boy about five years old, the son of CAPT. H. POPE, of Padstow, was picked up floating on the river there. It is supposed that he had fallen off some rock into the water. CORONERS' INQUESTS - On Tuesday last, an inquest was held at Maula Lane-end, in the parish of Illogan, before Mr. JOHN CARLYON, coroner, on the body of STEPHEN WILLIAMS, miner, aged 19 years, who died from injuries he received by a fall, whilst at work on Friday last. Verdict, accidental death. On the 18th instant, an inquest was held before MR. GILBERT HAMLEY, deputy coroner, at East Looe, on view of the body of ELIZABETH SCANTLEBURY, who was found on the preceding morning in a dying state, with her throat cut. It appeared from the evidence that a niece of deceased went to her house in the morning about half-past seven for the purpose of dressing her children. Not finding her aunt in the bed room, and observing that her bed had not been slept in, she asked the children where their mother was. They not being able to tell her, she went down stairs, and on entering the shop found deceased lying on the floor. She made an alarm, and a person called TOMS, who lived in the same house, came down stairs and assisted in bringing her into the kitchen, when it was discovered that her throat was cut in a frightful manner. MR. CLOGG, surgeon, was soon in attendance and closed the wound, but she died in a few hours. Deceased had been in a desponding state for some weeks, fearing she had brought her husband into difficulties, having given too many orders for shop goods. On Saturday evening she sent for her brother and told him it was nearly all over with her, and she wished she had thrown herself into the sea. Only a few minutes before she committed the act, she was seen by a neighbour to take down the kitchen window shutter. Several witnesses spoke as to her being low in spirits lately. She had nine children and was afraid she would not be able to maintain them. A razor, with which she had cut her throat, was found close to her side. The jury returned a verdict of "temporary insanity." 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

MELANCHOLY DEATH OF A CHILD - On Friday last, the body of a boy about five years old, the son of CAPT. H. POPE, of Padstow, was picked up floating on the river there. It is supposed that he had fallen off some rock into the water. This was William POPE son of William Henry POPE and Susan SOADY married 19 August 1839 in Padstow. The Captain was away at sea at the time of the 1851 census and he died himself in 1855. There was a later son William born in 1852. Regards, Susan in Wadebridge CFHS 9508 OPC for St Merryn, St Ervan, St Eval, St Mawgan & St Columb Major Parish Reconstruction up to 1891 on St Merryn, St Ervan, St Eval, St Mawgan, Padstow, St Issey, Little Petherick, St Wenn, Withiel, Egloshayle, St Breock, St Columb Major & Minor, Newlyn East, St Kew, St Mabyn & St Tudy http://cornwall-opc.org/ No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 9.0.819 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/2870 - Release Date: 05/12/10 19:26:00