Personally, the very last article is my favourite!  Hooray for hogs.......... Julia ................................................................................................................................................ West Briton and Cornwall Advertiser, transcribed by Julia Mosman 11 February 1859 . NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT by INDENTURE, dated the 8th day of February, 1859, WILLIAM EVA, of the town of Falmouth, in the county of Cornwall, Livery Stable Keeper, assigned all his Estate and Effects, to THOMAS CORFIELD, of the borough of Penryn, in the said county, Auctioneer, and FRANCIS DINNIS, of the said town of Falmouth, Blacksmith, as Trustees, for the benefit of all the Creditors of the said William Eva, who should execute the said Indenture within three calendar months from the date thereof, as therein mentioned. And that the said Indenture was duly executed by the said William Eva, Thomas Corfield, and Francis Dinnis, respectively, on the day of the date thereof, in the presence of and their respective executions thereof, were attested by HENDER ROGERS, of the town of Falmouth, aforesaid, Solicitor, at whose Office the said Indenture now lies for execution by the Creditors of the said William Eva. Dated 8th day of February, 1859 ............................................................. WHEREAS On the Second day of February, 1859, a petition for adjudication of Bankruptcy was filed by RICHARD LEWIS MARSHALL, of Lanivet, in the County of Cornwall, coach-maker, in her Majesty’s Court of Bankruptcy for the Exeter district, and he being adjudged a bankrupt, is hereby required to surrender himself to BIGGS ANDREWS, Esquire, Commissioner of Her Majesty’s Court of Bankruptcy for the Exeter district, on the Sixteenth day of February inst., at Eleven of the clock in the Forenoon precisely, and on the Fourteenth day of March next, at Eleven of the clock in the Forenoon precisely, at the court of Bankruptcy for the Exeter district, in Queen-street, in the city of Exeter, and make a full discovery and disclosure of his Estate and Effects, when and where the creditors are to come prepared to prove their debts, and at the first sitting to choose assignees, and at the last sitting the said bankrupt is required to finish his Examination. . All persons indebted to the said bankrupt, or that have any of his effects, are not to pay or deliver the same, but to Mr. HIRTZEL, Queen-street, Exeter, the Official Assignee, whom the Commissioner has appointed, and give notice to  Messrs. BISHOP and WREFORD, Solicitors, Fowey; or their Agent, Mr. STOGDON, Solicitor, Exeter .............................................................................................................. THE PULPIT OF CORNWALL: Its Preachers and their Teachings, (By Ishmael) THE FIRST NUMBER of the above Work will be Published on the 12th February, Price 1s. It will contain Critical Essays on the following Gentlemen: The Rev. ROBERT AITKEN, M.A., Incumbent of Pendeen, near Penzance, (formerly of London); the Rev. J.P. BARNETT, Baptist Minister, Penzance; the Rev. SAMUEL DUNN, (“expelled” Minister,) Camborne. . The second Number will be Published on March 1st, and will contain Essays on the Rev. H. LORD, Methodist Preacher, Penzance; Mr. GEORGE SMITH, L.L.D., Camborne; the Rev. ROBERT PANKS, and other Ministers, Truro. . The Third Number will contain Dr. ETHERIDGE, Penryn; the Rev. G. HARVEY, B.A., Rev. Mr. MANLEY, St. John’s, Truro, and several Ministers of the Established Church, in and near the neighbourhood of Truro. . The whole Work will be written by a gentleman who has edited several first-class University and other Papers, and whom the most erudite scholars in this diocese have pronounced "an able and judicious writer," and of whose essays on Church Discipline, one of the greatest theologians of the present day has said that they "prove the author a scholar and a Christian." .......................................................................... . LOCAL INTELLIGENCE . TESTIMONIAL - The Stithians Cattle Insurance Society have presented Mr. RICHARD LANYON with a silver ladle and china bowl, as a mark of respect and esteem for his promotion of this society, and the interest he has taken in its proceedings. The meeting was well attended, and several speeches were made on the occasion. .................................................................... MR. W. TOOKE - At the annual court of the governors of the Middlesex Hospital, held last week, amongst various liberal donations, there was one mentioned of GBP 500 from Mr. W. TOOKE, F.R.A., formerly M.P. for Truro, and for 60 years a governor of the charity, affording it the most liberal pecuniary assistance, and still more valuable service as its honorary solicitor and treasurer. .................................................................... Mr. S. GURNEY, M.P. – Mr. Gurney writes in the Daily News as follows: "Sir - Having observed the name of SAMUEL GURNEY mentioned as forming part of a deputation from St. Helen's, at the reform meeting at Manchester, I should feel obliged by your mentioning in your paper that I am not the person referred to. I am, &c., SAMUEL GURNEY, M.P. for Penryn and Falmouth." ................................................................... BAROMETERS - Mr. PAULL, M.P. has been instrumental in obtaining a barometer for the use of the fishermen of St. Ives. Another instrument has been supplied by the Board of Trade for the fishermen of  Newlyn. ................................................................... PREVENTION OF ACCIDENTS IN MINES - Mr. W. BENNETTS, of Tuckingmill, has obtained a grant of provisional protection for six months for his invention for preventing accidents when raising and lowering skips, baskets, or apparatus in mines. Mr. Bennetts exhibited and explained a model of his invention at the meeting of the Royal Institution of Cornwall, in November last, and it was duly noticed in our report of the proceedings. .................................................................. TYWARDREATH - On Sunday last, the chapel erected for the Bible Christians was opened after a long delay, in consequence of a succession of accidents. The sermons in the morning and evening were preached by Mr. JAMES THORNE, of Shebbear, Devon, and in the afternoon Mr. S.L. THORNE preached. The services were crowded, particularly in the evening, when a great number of persons had to leave for want of room. On Monday, Mr. James Thorne again preached, and the service was succeeded by a tea. A public meeting was held in the evening. Mr. W. HICKS, of Lostwithiel, in the chair, and there was again a crowded audience. The ministers and some friends addressed the audience. Collections were made at each of the services, and the proceeds were of a very satisfactory character. .................................................................. REDRUTH - Mr. MITCHELL afforded the inhabitants of this town a musical treat seldom before heard here, and to those persons interested in the program of music in the county, a most satisfactory one, namely, the introduction of a Cornish village glee and madrigal class, the members of which sang a number of well-selected glees &c., in a manner deserving the highest praise. We might particularly instance the quartette "Fair and Noble Lady," (Rossini).....Mr. Mitchell sang two songs with taste, and was warmly encored in each; his singing of the charming song from Massaniello, "My Sister Dear," was very pleasing. The only fault throughout the evening was that the madrigal, "O'er Desert Plains," was taken too slow, and the bass was not kept piano enough. The concert was numerously and respectably attended, and we consider that one of the greatest musical feats has been achieved by Mr. Mitchell. He introduces about twelve ordinary voices, who with only six months’ training, execut! e high-class music with a purity of intonation and a degree of precision and refinement, but too frequently looked for in vain in far more accomplished musicians. .............................................................. ROYAL CORNWALL AGRICULTURAL ASSOCIATION - A meeting of the committee appointed to make arrangements for the annual exhibition of this association, to be held at St. Austell in June next, took place on Tuesday last, at Dunn's Hotel, Mr. JAMES PAULL, of Camborne, in the chair, and Messrs. TRETHEWY, TRESAWNA, OLVER, S. ANSTEY, and the secretary, Mr. H. TRESAWNA, present. Several of the St. Austell committee also attended, and assisted in selecting the sites for the exhibition. It was decided that it should take place in three fields belonging to Mr. Dunn, and adjoining the White Hart stable, which will be a very advantageous site. Mr. KELLOW very kindly consented to allow the society to make trials of implements in two or three of his fields, and also promised to grow a quantity of rye and trifolium for trials of reaping machines. ................................................................ THE CONSTITUENCIES OF CORNWALL AND DEVON - A writer in the Daily News, speaking of the county constituencies of England, states that since the year 1852, the number of registered electors in the Eastern Division of the county of Cornwall, has increased by 567, but that in the Western Division a decrease has taken place of 107. The Northern Division of Devonshire has, in the same period, decreased 853. .............................................................. THE PUBLIC HEALTH IN CORNWALL - We have given a copious abstract in our seventh page of the Registrar General’s returns, from which it appears that small-pox has been very prevalent in some districts of the county during the past quarter, and that vaccination has been much neglected among the poorer classes. The Falmouth registrar draws attention to the following case: In one hourse, situated in a very filthy yard in Falmouth, there were thirteen persons attacked with the small-pox, of whom eight had been vaccinated recovered, whilst the five who were unvaccinated died. It will be seen also, on reference to the account in our seventh page, that diphtheria has been prevalent and fatal in several districts in the county. The births and deaths registered throughout Cornwall in the quarters ending December 31st, 1857 and 1858, were as follows: Quarter ending ............................................................Births................Deaths December 31, 1857.....................................................2927...................1904 DItto, 1858.....................................................................2904....................1869 .................................................................. VACCINATION RETURNS - Medical officers and practitioners are required, by the Act 16 and 17, Vict., c. 100, s.4, to transmit certificates of successful vaccination to the district registrars of births and deaths in England and Wales. It appears from the Registrar General's return, recently published, that the act in question has not been strictly complied with, and that more stringent registration clauses are required. The following were the vaccination certificates received in this county during the year 1858, in comparison with the number of births registered: DISTRICT OF........................VAC...............BIRTHS Stratton..............................229 ...............246 Camelford......................197...................255 Launceston....................512....................599 St. Germans...................548....................584 Liskeard.........................994...................1531 Bodmin..........................344....................663 St. Columb.....................102....................542 St. Austell......................1010...................1299 Truro..............................611.....................1316 Falmouth.......................340.....................632 Helston..........................381.....................958 Redruth.........................921......................1873 Penzance.......................1015....................1759 Scilly Islands..................59........................67 ............................................................... METEOROLOGY - The highest reading of the thermometer at Truro during the past quarter was 66 degrees, the lowest 27 degrees. Rain fell at Truro on 56 days; depth 13-1 inches. Rain fell at Helston on 53 days; depth 10-5 inches. At Exeter, on 61 days; depth 11.5 inches.  At Greenwich on 30 days; depth 3.1 inches. .............................................................. TRURO POLICE - On Friday, before Mr. E.J. SPRY and Mr. W.T. CHAPPEL, magistrates, JOHN MAGINESS, labourer, of Charles Street, and HANNAH PHILLIPS, alias Maginnis, of St. Ives, were charged with having on the previous evening assaulted and beaten EDWIN COAD, gardener. It appeared that as the complainant was passing up Lemon Street, about twelve o'clock on Thursday night, he heard a disturbance at the door of the King's Head public-house, and he crossed over the road to see what was the matter. On approaching the door way of the house, Maginnis asked him what he wanted, making use of a vulgar expression, and at the same time knocked him down. When on the ground, the female kicked him and beat him with a stone. The defendants were each fined 20s. and costs. . On Monday, before the Mayor, Mr. CHAPPEL, and Mr. MICHELL, GEO. WYATT, confectioner, of Truro, appeared to a summons charging him with having on the 1st instant left a waggon in Calenick Street, for a longer period than was necessary for loading or unloading the same. The defendant admitted the offence, but on promising that it should not occur again, the charge was dismissed on payment of the expenses. . On Tuesday, before the Mayor and Mr. CHAPPEL, WILLIAM MATTHEWS, labourer, of Truro, was charged with having been drunk and disorderly and resisting Police-constable CHRISTOPHER. The officer, whilst on duty in Kenwyn Street, between nine and ten o’clock on the previous night, was called into the William the Fourth public-house to expel the prisoner, who was creating a disturbance. He persuaded Matthews to leave, but when he got into the street he recommenced his disorderly conduct, and resisted the officer when he attempted to remove him. Under the circumstances, Christopher was obliged to convey him to the station-house. Fined 5s. and 4s.6d costs, and in default of payment, he was committed to the house of correction for 21 days. ...................................................................... COUNTY POLICE, FALMOUTH - At Mr. GENN's office, Falmouth, on the 3rd instant, before Mr. HORSFORD, HENRY HOLMES, a private in the Hants Militia, stationed at Pendennis Castle, was fined 5s. and 5s. 6d. costs, for being drunk and disorderly on the previous night. ...................................................................... FALMOUTH POLICE - At the Mayor's office on Wednesday, the 9th February, before Mr. J.B. MOORMAN, mayor, and Mr. ROGERS, magistrate, CHARLES ELY and HENRY BORRET, seamen, belonging to the schooner "Lilly," of Ipswich, were charged with having refused to proceed to sea in the vessel. . Captain PICK deposed:  I am the master of the schooner "Lilly;" on the 17th of January the two seamen signed articles to proceed from London to Lisbon, and back, to a final port of discharge in the United Kingdom; last night they refused to go on board, and I gave them in charge of the police. . The seamen, in defence, said they had been drinking, or they should not have done so, and were very sorry it happened. The magistrates ordered them on board to do their duty, they (the seamen) having to pay the costs of the proceedings deducted from their wages. .................................................................... PENZANCE POLICE - On Wednesday, before the Mayor, and Mr. W.D. MATHEWS, ELIZABETH ANN BAWDEN, a girl aged 16, was charged with having stolen two boxes containing a quantity of wearing apparel, the property of Mr. CHARLES WILLIAMS, broker. The prisoner had been living in Mr. William’s service for some short time, and early on Monday morning, the 24th, she rose to wash the clothes. At seven o’clock when Mrs. Williams rose, the girl was gone, as were also the two boxes, which contained amongst other things, a black satin dress, nearly new, two skirts of dresses, two or three jackets, two large woollen shawls, and a pair of boots. Information was given to the police, and Inspector OLDS apprehended the prisoner at Truro, with the missing articles in her possession. She pleaded guilty, and was committed for three months to hard labour. ................................................................... EVASION OF TOLL - Among the cases disposed of at the Truro police court, on Monday, was the following: R. DAVEY, of Truro, drayman and carrier, was charged with having attempted to evade the payment of toll on the Truro and Redruth road, on the 4th instant. It appeared that on that day the defendant drove a waggon and two horses up to within a short distance of the Chapel-hill toll bar, and that he there unharnessed one of the horses and sent it back to Truro, and passed through the gate with the other horse and waggon. By this means he sought to avoid the payment of toll for the second horse, but, at the same time, he subjected himself to a penalty of GBP 5. He now pleaded that he was not aware he was infringing the law, and, upon paying the expenses, the case was dismissed. ................................................................. COMMITMENTS - At Truro on the 26th ult., before the Rev. JOHN PERRY, county magistrate, RICHARD GILL, a miner, was charged with an unnatural offence, at Wheal Rose, in the parish of St. Agnes. The prisoner was committed to take his trial at the next assizes. On Wednesday, the 2nd instant, CHARLES MITCHELL was charged with an assault with intent &c., on MARY ANN LETCHER, a married woman, at Mawla, in the parish of St. Agnes. Between one and two p.m. on the 31st ult., information with a description of the man charged, was given to Sergeant STRIPLING, who succeeded in apprehending the prisoner at Hayle on the morning of the 1st instant; the prisoner was remanded until the 5th instant, when he was committed to take his trial at the next assizes. ................................................................ AN AGGRAVATED ASSAULT - At the Truro police court, on Monday, before the Mayor (Dr. BARHAM), Mr. CHAPPEL, and Mr. E. MICHELL, ANN KINGSTON, a travelling vagrant, evidently belonging to the gipsy tribe, and JOHN CARLYON, alias BREAGE JACK, a travelling sweep, were charged with having violently assaulted Mrs. ELIZABETH PENROSE and her husband, of Pydar Street, Truro. . It appeared that between eight and nine o'clock on Saturday night last, Mr. Penrose went to the Black Horse public-house, in Kenwyn Street, to look for her husband; she found the defendants and several others drinking in the room in which her husband was seated. One of the men asked her husband to take a glass of beer, which he did, and then handed it to her, upon which KINGSTON jumped up and took it out of her hand. Shortly after, Penrose got up to go outside, when Carlyon took hold of him, and said he should not go out till he treated them with a quart of beer. Penrose replied that as they had just invited him to take a glass with them, he could not think of such a thing. He was instantly knocked down and on Mrs. Penrose going to his rescue, she was beaten in a frightful manner by the prisoners, her face being shockingly disfigured. Penrose was also severely injured before the arrival of the police, by which time the prisoners had decamped; they were, however, apprehended ! subsequently. They were both convicted, and sentenced to three months’ hard labour in the house of correction, and at the termination of their imprisonment, to find sureties to keep the peace for three months, or in default to be committed for that period. EPHRAIM HOWELL, a gipsy, who was charged with aiding and assisting the prisoners to commit the assault, was discharged for want of evidence. .................................................... REDRUTH POLICE – JAMES RICHARDS, alias Mortal Flesh, miner, of Redruth, was apprehended by P.C. BAMFIELD for being drunk. He was taken before Mr. S. DAVEY and fined 5s and costs. . PETTY SESSIONS AT CAMBORNE - At the Petty Sessions, on Tuesday last, before the Rev. U. TONKIN, chairman, Rev. T. PASCOE, Mr. C.A. REYNOLDS and Capt. St. AUBYN, magistrates; ELIZABETH TRESTRAIL was summoned by PHILIPPA JAMES, both of Phillack, for an assault, which being proved, James was fined 11s. including costs. EMMA NICHOLLS was summoned by ELIZA KIEL, a blind woman, both of Camborne, for an assault. Nicholls was fined 2s6d and costs. JAMES DONOVAN, of Illogan, summoned for assaulting P.C. JOHN HARRIS, was fined GBP 1 and costs. RICHARD ALLEN, of Germoe, charged with assaulting P.C. BORLASE while in the execution of his duty, was fined GBP 1 and costs, which amounted to 17s6d. JOHN WILLIAMS, of Marazion, for assaulting P.C. RICHARD PEARCE while in the execution of his duty, was fined 13s.6d, including costs.   JAMES PENBERTHY, of Lelant, and JOHN OATS, of Lelant, CORNELIUS KEYN, of Illogan, and PHILIP ALLEN, of Illogan, were each fined 5s. and costs, for having been drunk and disorderly at their respective places. JOHN TREVORAH, of St. Erth, was fined 5s and costs for being drunk and disorderly, and called upon to find two sureties in GBP 10 to assure his good behavior for six months, this being the third or fourth time he has been brought before the bench within the last six months, for a similar offence. GILBERT JONES, miner, working at Boiling Well mine, was summoned by JOHN THOMAS, of Gwinear, for non-payment of wages, the amount being 22s; the case being proved, Jones was ordered to pay 10s at his next pay-day, and the remainder at the pay-day following. JOHN CARTER, of Phillack, was apprehended, on the 3rd instant, by P.C. JAMES MATTHEWS, on a charge of stealing 3 eggs, the property of EDWARD HOCKING, miller, of Gwinear. The evidence being of a conflicting nature, the case was dismissed, the boy receiving a severe reprimand from the bench, and warned as to his future conduct. HENRY REYNOLDS, butcher, Marazion, was summoned by superintendent MILLAR, inspector of weights and measures in the Penzance district, for having in his possession six illegal weights. The case being proved, he was fined GBP 5 and costs, and his weights forfeited. JAMES FOSS, shopkeeper, Perranuthnoe, was summoned by superintendent MILLAR, for having in his possession nine illegal weights. Foss was fined GBP 5 and costs, and his weights forfeited. JOHN THOMAS, miner, of Illogan, was summoned by the Guardians of the Illogan Union to show cause why he should not contribute to the support of his mother. An order was immediately granted for 1s. per week. Several poor persons were summoned by the overseers of the parish of Redruth for non-payment of poors’ rates. In every case a certain time was given. ............................................ PETTY SESSIONS AT HELSTON - At the West Kirrier Petty Sessions, before Mr. C.W. POPHAM, and the Rev. W. THOMAS, Justices, the following cases were disposed of: WILLIAM TRELOAR, of Wendron, was fined 5s and expenses for riding on his cart, at Wendron, on the 3rd of January last, without reins. The offense was proved by police constable REED. BENJAMIN ROWE, of Breage, was convicted, on the information of police sergeant STEVENS, of having ridden on his waggon at Sithney, on the 9th of January last. This being a second conviction, defendant was fined 10s.6d. and expenses. PHILLIP WILLIAMS, of St. Keverne, was fined 5s and expenses, for riding on his cart, at St. Keverne, without reins, on the 1st of January last. The charge was proved by police-constable WILLIAMS. . WILLIAM PERRY was charged by police-constable HICHENS with having fired a gun within 50 feet of the highway, at Penventon, in Sithney. CHRISTOPHER TEMBY was fined 2s.6d. and expenses for assaulting MARY CHEGWIDDEN, on the 6th of January last. Mr. H. ROGERS appeared for defendant. ARTHUR VINCENT was fined 2s.6d, and expenses, for assaulting JOSEPH CHEGWIDDEN, on the 11th of January last. MARY BRITTON was committed for 14 days to Bodmin gaol for assaulting CAROLINE DENHAM on the night of the 20th of January, at St. John’s, Sithney. The police stated that defendant was a very violent woman. THOMAS DUNSTAN, WILLIAM JOLLY, and WILLIAM JOHNS, were severally fined 5s and expenses for being drunk and disorderly at Porkellis, on the night of the 15th of January last. JAMES JACKA, of Sithney, grocer, was charged by Mr. BRICE, inspector of weights and measures with having in his possession a 14 lb. weight, and a 7 lb. weight, which were both light and unjust. Defendant was fined GBP 1 ! and expenses. .......................................... PETTY SESSION AT CALLINGTON - At the sessions, held on the 3rd instant, before Mr. W.D. HORNDON, Mr. R. TRELAWNY, and the Rev. H.M. RICE, county magistrates, Capt. JOSEPH PENPRAZE was summoned by a man called HOWTH, for GBP 5 wages, due for work, and the captain was ordered to pay. JOHN WENMOUTH, of St. Ive, was summoned to answer the complaint of MARY JANE HIGMAN, for an improper assault. Mr. MOONE defended, and, in defence, contended that the assault, if any was committed, was of a very slight character. The bench seemed to entertain a similar opinion, and inflicted a penalty of 3s on the defendant, with the costs, 12s.6d. THOMAS LUKEY, SAMUEL ROWE, HENRY KERNICK, JOHN HARPER, and WILLIAM KEAST were charged with indecently assaulting MARY ANN PHILIPS and ANN POPPERELL, at Menheniot, on Sunday, the 30th January. The prosecution was conducted by Mr. RABY of Liskeard, and the prisoners were defended by Mr. BRIDGEMAN, of Tavistock. The magistrates viewed the matter as a rather aggravated case, and deemed it their duty to afford protection to females going to or returning from places of worship, and inflicted on each of the defendants, Rowe, Lukey, and Harper, a fine of GBP 1, and costs 17s.6d. Keast, against whom no evidence was adduced further than being in the company of the others, was discharged.  ........................................ PETTY SESSIONS AT LAUNCESTON - At East North Petty Sessions, held on the 1st instant, at Launceston, before Mr. J. KING LETHBRIDGE, Mr. FRANCIS RODD and Mr. W.D. HANSON, county magistrates, the following cases were disposed of: RICHARD WEEKES, of Southpetherwin, carpenter, was fined 7s.6d., with 17s.6d. costs, for sinking a pit within 25 yards of the highway, and also for placing timber on the road, thereby obstructing the free passage of the same. ISAAC SLEEP was fined 20s., with GBP 2.8s costs, and WILLIAM HEARD and WILLIAM FRY were fined 10s. each, with GBP 1.4s costs, for shooting over lands in the parish of Tresmeer, the property of the Rev. WM. ROGERS of Truro, they not being authorized so to do, and none of them possessing a game certificate. JOHN HODGE, of Laneast, was fined 1s., with 9s.6d. costs, for not having had his child vaccinated, as required by law. PHILIP BLAKE, of St. Keyne, farmer, was fined 20s with 17s.6d. costs, for trespassing on the lands of Mr. EDWARD ARCHER, at Lewannick, in pursuit of game. JOHN WEBB, beer-house keeper at Linkinhorne, was fined GBP 2 with 11s. costs, for assaulting sergeant DRESDON, of the Cornwall Constabulary, whilst, in the execution of his duty. Webb was also fined 5s. with 10s. costs, for being drunk. GEORGE PREST, of Lewannick, was fined 5s., with 10s.9d. costs, for being drunk and disorderly. ....................................... FOWL STEALING - Recently a number of depredations have been committed on the hen roosts of the inhabitants of St. Erth, Lelant, and neighbourhood, Mr. HARRIS, of Ninnis, Lelant, Mr. W.R. STEVENS, of Market Jew Terrace, Mr. JACKSON, of St. Erth, being amongst the sufferers. P.C. WALLIS of the Penzance police, and P.C. SERLE of the County Constabulary, having instituted a strict search, disvocered a number of fowls in the possession of HENRY RICHARDS, labourer, of Hea Moor, JOHN GENDALL, of Madron, and JOHN TREWHELLA, of Hea Moor, which were identified as part of those stolen, and the three men named having been brought before Mr. T.S. BOLITHO, at Penzance, Richards and Gendall were committed to the assizes for trial, and Trewhella was remanded. ...................................... FALMOUTH - A NEWFOUNDLAND PIG - During the late heavy gales that ravaged the Atlantic, few vessels suffered more severely than the Danish schooner "Merkeer," now being repaired in our ports. The sea that swept the decks, and even burst the main hatches from their fastenings, washed overboard in its merciless career a boy and two pigs. The boy was soon saved from the raging element, but the crew entertained little thought and less hope for the unhappy pigs. A quarter of an hour elapsed (according to the captain's account) when one of the porkers was seen gallantly buffeting the waves at a considerable distance from the ship, and making the best of his way towards her. Such a scene could not fail to excite pity in the beholders, who now felt greatly interested in the fate of the struggling 'grunter'. Strange as it may appear, the pig was washed on board into the main hatchway, where he was quickly secured by the delighted crew, who hailed with pleasure the unexpected return of! their half-drowned shipmate. To prevent the recurrence of a similar adventure, and to show their admiration of the noble and successful efforts piggy had made to effect his temporal salvation, the crew awarded to him the best berth in the forecastle, where he had ample time and opportunity to reflect on his escape from the danger he had encountered, and to mourn over the untimely death of his less fortunate companion. The animal is a native of Newfoundland, which may possibly account for his extraordinary natatory powers. >From a Correspondent. Part 2 to follow 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