WEST BRITON AND CORNWALL ADVERTISER - transcribed by Julia Mosman 18 February 1859 NOTICE - CAMBORNE . I, the undersigned THOMAS JENKYN, of Camborne, Coach Builder, HEREBY GIVE NOTICE to the Public, that I am not now, nor ever have been a partner with EDMUND THEODORE PASCOE, late of Camborne, Coach Builder, but now residing at Falmouth, and that I carry on my business at Camborne, as a Coach Builder, solely on my own account. THOMAS JENKYN, Dated Camborne, 15th February, 1859 .............................................. NOTICE TO MARINERS GODREVY ISLAND LIGHT-HOUSE ST. IVES BAY – COAST OF CORNWALL TRINITY-HOUSE, LONDON, JANUARY 25, 1859 The Light-House on Godrevy Island, St. Ives Bay, being now nearly completed, Notice is Hereby Given, that the Light will be exhibited therefrom on the Evening of the 1st of March next, and will be thenceforth continued every evening from Sunset to Sunrise. . Mariners are to observe that the GODREVY LIGHT will be a bright revolving Dioptric Light of the 1st order, shewing a flash every Ten Seconds; and burn at an elevation of 120 feet above the level of High Water; and be visible in clear weather at a distance of about 16 miles. . Notice is also Hereby Given, that on the exhibition of the Light from the Godrevy Light-House, the LIGHT VESSEL now moored in the Channel between Godrevy Island and the Stones Rocks, will be taken away. By Order, P.H. BERTHON, Secretary ........................................................................ LYLE v COCK and OTHERS Re Carvannall Mine NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuiant to a Decree in the above-mentioned case bearing date the Fifth day of January last, an AUCTION will be holden at the Registrar's Office, Truro, on Wednesday, the 23rd day of February, at Twelve o'clock noon, for selling James Henry COCK Joseph WEBB Jules Le BRETON Henry NORMAN .... HODGE M. BATT For further information application may be made to Messrs. GRYLLS, HILL and HILL, Plaintiff’s Solicitors, Helston. Dated Registrar's Office, Truro, February 9th, 1859 ..................................................... LOCAL INTELLIGENCE . HIGH SHERIFF OF CORNWALL - On Tuesday last, Mr. JOHN TREMAYNE, of Heligan, was sworn in as High Sheriff for this county before Mr. E. COODE, jun., Mr. T. HEXT, and Mr. R. G. LAKES, three commissioners appointed for the purpose; and Mr. JOHN COODE, second son of Mr. EDWARD COODE, sen., was at the same time sworn in as Under Sheriff for the present year. WESLEYAN MISSIONS - The total sum raised throughout the Liskeard Circuit during the year 1858, on behalf of Wesleyan Missions, was GBP 240.9s.11d., being an increase of GBP 60 on the sum realized in 1857, and of GBP 100 on the sum usually raised in previous years. . ROYAL COLLEGE OF SURGEONS - We observe that the Council of this College, on the 10th instant, conferred their honour of Fellowship on Mr. FREDERIC JOHN ROBINSON, late of Bodmin. On the 11th instant, among those who passed the examinations and were admitted members, was Mr. WILLIAM CHENHALLS, of St. Just. . COAST GUARD - Mr. W.H. TREGIDGO, of Boscastle, has been appointed chief officer of the second class. . PREVENTION OF MINE ACCIDENTS - We stated last week that Mr. BENNETTS, of Tuckingmill, obtained protection for a plan of his invention, which had been exhibited at the Royal Institution in November last. We should correct this by stating that the plan in question was exhibited, not by Mr. Bennetts, but by Captain R.H. WILLIAMS, of St. Austell Consols. . AN EAGLE - a very fine Eagle has taken up his abode at Trelowarren wood, near Helston. About seven weeks since it was first observed, but it is to be seen in the neighbourhood daily. It is of a beautiful brown colour, and as there is an abundance of rabbits on the manor, it is supposed that the noble bird is quite satisfied with its location. We understand that Sir R. R. VYVYAN has intimated his desire that the eagle should not be shot, but the farmers in the locality express great apprehension on account of the young lambs, and doubt the wisdom of establishing an eyrie in close proximity to their farms. A similar bird haunted the farmers of St. Buryan for a long time; they also feared for their lambs. Sportsmen pursued the king of birds in vain. . EXETER COURT OF BANKRUPTCY - On Wednesday last, R. L. MARSHALL, coachmaker, Lanivet, appeared, it being a sitting for choice of assignees, and Mr. NORWAY, timber merchant, Wadebridge, was appointed. Bankrupt said he believed his property would realize GBP 700. His debts were set down at GBP 1,800. An allowance of GBP 2 per week was granted. We have a report of the case, which shall appear next week. . TRURO INSTITUTION - The Rev. F.H. SCHRIVENER gave an extempore lecture at the Assembly-room on Friday evening last, on "The Cathedrals of England." There was a numerous audience, the subject was illustrated by large drawings, photographs, and engravings, and the lecturer, who evidently takes great interest in architecture, succeeded in rendering his lecture one of the most interesting and instructive that has ever been delivered at this institution. His object was to distinguish the different styles of architecture which are observable in our beautiful English Cathedrals; to state the characteristics of those styles, the best examples of them now existing, and the successive periods at which they were in use by cathedral architects. He observed that there had been stages of progression in those forms of architecture, so that if you know the date of a building, you may know its style; and if you know the style, you may easily approximate the date. . He divided his subject into six heads: Saxon architecture, Norman, Early English or first pointed, the Decorated or middle pointed, the Perpendicular or late pointed, and what is called the Tudor, and by some the debased style of architecture. He then proceeded to distinguish these different styles by the forms of windows, balusters, doorways, mouldings, piers, shafts, roofs, &c., and so clearly pointed out the characteristic differences, with remarks on their comparative merits and beauties, that his audience could scarcely have any difficulty in discerning the various styles, not only in the examples shown in the lecture room, but in the existing architecture of our parish churches. . The lecturer's references extended to all the finest cathedrals in the kingdom; and on two or three occasions he referred to buildings in this county; to the churches of Mylor and St. Anthony in Roseland, and the ancient church of St. Germans, for examples of Norman doorways; and to the fine tower of Probus church as having been built on the model of the magnificent tower of Gloucester cathedral. . At the close of the lecture, a vote of thanks was unanimously passed to Mr. Scrivener, for the able and eloquent manner in which he had treated his subject, and he briefly acknowledged the compliment. . PORTREATH - The "Lewis Charles," of Truro, WALLIS master, arrived from Hayle on Wednesday last. In consequence of contrary winds, this is the first ship that has arrived at this port during the month. . DEATH OF A CAPTAIN - The death of Captain HENDY, of the schooner "Cambria," of Penzance, took place on the 13th instant. It appears that the vessel was in the channel on her passage from London, and had a narrow escape of being run down by a large ship. The sudden fright so affected the captain, that it was deemed advisable to put the vessel into Weymouth, where he lingered some days, and then died. Captain Hendy's family reside at Porthleven. He has left a wife and six children without adequate means of support. . FOWEY - STEALING FROM A SCHOONER - One evening last week, some thieves broke open the cabin of the schooner "Catherine Boland," which is laid up at Pont Pill, in Fowey harbour, and stole a mainsail, main trysail, foretopsail, and a globe lamp with brass fittings. The police are keeping a sharp look out, and it is hoped the plunderers will be detected and punished. . PORT OF FALMOUTH - The emigrant vessel "Caduceus," CASS, master, 1106 tons register, which lately sailed from London, with 250 emigrants, bound to New Zealand, put into Falmouth on Friday evening, through contrary winds. A large number of the passengers landed on Saturday, and the vessel sailed again on Sunday. . On Thursday last, No. 3 Pilot boat, "Barker," received at sea from the vessel "Norfolk" from Melbourne, four large bags of letters, which the postmaster of Falmouth forwarded to their respective destination; some passengers by the "Norfolk" also landed at Falmouth. The large American ship "Weymouth," which arrived at Falmouth some weeks since with loss of rudder, sailed last week for Liverpool, to discharge her cargo; she fetched Plymouth and sailed from thence for Liverpool, but could not proceed, and again put in at Falmouth, and on Sunday last was towed to Liverpool by the "United States" steam tug. . STEALING FROM AN EMPLOYER - At the Truro police court, on Monday last, before the Mayor (Dr. BARHAM), Mr. CHAPPEL, and Mr. MICHELL, magistrates, JOHN PARSONS, labourer, in the employ of Mr. EDWARD BURTON, china dealer, Truro, was charged with having stolen a number of glass and china articles, of the value of 7s.6d., and MARIA PARSONS, the wife of a sailor, and sister-in-law to the prisoner, was charged with receiving the same, knowing them to have been stolen. . The male prisoner had been in Mr. Burton's employment for several months past, and on several occasions during that time he suspected the prisoner of having stolen articles. About two months ago, Mr. Burton called upon Parsons's friends, and mentioned his suspicions, and they begged him not to prosecute the prisoner, or to take any steps against him, and they would endeavour to recover the missing property. In a day or two after, a good sized carpet bag full of articles was brought to him by the prisoner's friends, which he identified as his property; but notwithstanding this proof of the prisoner's guilt, he not only overlooked the offence, but continued, owing to the representation of his friends, to retain him in his employment. . Subsequently, however, Mr. Burton missed some other articles from his stall in the market-house, and on Saturday he communicated with Superintendent NASH upon the subject, and obtained a search warrant to search the house of the female prisoner. This warrant was placed in the hands of P.C. GAY, an active and efficient officer, who, on searching her house, found a number of glass and china articles, and a pepper castor, which the prosecutor identified as his property. John Parsons was committed to the assizes for stealing, as was Maria Parsons for receiving the property knowing it to have been stolen. . TRURO POLICE - At the Truro Police Court, on Monday, before the Mayor, Mr. CHAPPEL, and Mr. MICHELL, LAURIE BROADWAY, alias CARLYON, alias JENKIN, a travelling gipsy, was charged with assaulting Mrs. ELIZABETH PENROSE, wife of WM. PENROSE, of Pydar-street, Truro. The prisoner was one of the parties who committed the very aggravated assault on Mrs. Penrose, at the Black Horse Inn, on the 7th instant, the particulars of which were reported in last week's West Briton, but after the offence she managed to get out of the way. It was shown that she was one of the principals in the assault, and she was committed to the house of correction for three months, and at the aspiration of her imprisonment to find sureties in GBP 50 to keep the peace for a like term. . WILLIAM SANDOE, of Calnick-street, Truro, appeared to a summons, charging him, on the information of Superintendent NASH, with having on the 7th instant, emptied or caused to be emptied a privy at three o'clock in the afternoon. Defendant pleaded ignorance of the transaction, and the charge was withdrawn on the payment of the expenses, amounting to 6s. . On Tuesday, before Mr. CHAPPEL, JAMES MATTHEWS, mason, of St. Austell, was charged with assaulting NANCY PALMER, of Charles Street, Truro, on the previous evening. The complainant did not wish to press the charge, and the parties were allowed to settle the matter out of court. . On Wednesday, before Mr. CHAPPEL, JAMES SNELL, a boy, a mason's labourer, was charged with throwing stones at persons while passing along St. Austell street, at nine o'clock on Tuesday evening. It appeared that several complaints have been made to the police by persons who have been struck, or whose windows have been broken, by boys throwing stones in St. Austell and St. Clement streets, and in consequence, Police-constable WEARNE was directed to keep a sharp look out in the streets in question, and on Tuesday evening he distinctly saw the prisoner throw stones at persons as they were passing along the street. The prisoner, on perceiving that the officer had observed him, ran away, and finding he was pursued, took refuge in a shop. He was captured, however, and brought to the station-house. He now pleaded that this was his first offence, and promised, if let off, not to offend again, but the magistrate, in order to show that such conduct would not be tolerated, fined the pri! soner 10s and costs, or in default of payment, to be committed to the house of correction for 21 days. . PETTY SESSIONS AT HELSTON - At these sessions for the West Division of Kirrier, before Mr. C.W. POPHAM, Rev. W. THOMAS, and Mr. J. JOPE ROGERS, county magistrates, the following cases were heard. . ROSEVEAR ROSEWARNE v. JOHN MITCHELL - The defendant was fined 1s. and expenses for having at Godolphin, in the parish of Breage, in the occupation of complainant, maliciously footed up certain heath then and there growing, and doing injury to the amount of 3d. It appears that this is a very constant practice in this neighbourhood, and the furze crops are materially damaged. W. RASHLEIGH was fined 2s.7d. and expenses for riding on a waggon drawn with four horses without reins, at four o’clock in the morning of the 29th of January last. This was a second conviction of defendant. CHARLES OPPY, an alehouse keeper, was fined 1s and expenses for allowing persons in his house drunk, at 2 o’clock in the morning of the 28th January last. It appears it was after one of the mine pays. Mr. PLOMER appeared for defendant. . The license of the Ship Inn, situated at Mawgan Church Town, was transferred from WILLIAM MILDREN to WILLIAM JOHN WILLIAMS RICHARDS, the present occupier. PHILIP WILLIAMS was fined 1s and expenses for riding on a car drawn by two horses, without reins, at Wendron, on the 29th January last. JAMES HARRIS was summoned for leaving his waggon on Gweek Hill, Mawgan, on the 17th of January, all night. It appeared that defendant’s horses became restive and he met with an accident; this was unknown to the police, and the case was dismissed. . PENZANCE POLICE - At the Town-Hall, on Monday, before the Mayor (Mr. R. PEARCE), Mr. W.D. MATHEWS, Mr. J.J.A. BOASE, Mr. J. BATTEN, and Mr. T.S. BOLITHO, magistrates, MARY ANN HUGH, of Wherrytown, pleaded guilty to the charge of allowing idle and disorderly persons to assemble in her house, and was fined GBP 1 and expenses. . ENOCH TONKIN was convicted of having allowed his horse and cart to stand in Alverton-lane, two hours and a half, and was fined 5s. and costs. JOHN FLEMING, of Market-street, cabinet-maker, was charged with having caused an obstruction of the highway, by placing furniture in front of his dwelling-house. For the defence it was contended that Mr. Fleming had a perfect right to place the furniture there, and after a long hearing of the case, the magistrates deferred their judgment. EDWARD BROOK, who said that he was a native of Leeds, was committed to two months' hard labour for stealing a shirt from the smack "Betsy." . PENRYN POLICE - On Monday last, before Mr. JOEL BLAMEY, Mayor, and Mr. J.B. READ, magistrate, JAMES COLLINS was charged with having stolen on the 11th instant, a copper furnace, the property of Mr. T.M. HORSFORD. It appeared by the evidence, that the prisoner had on Friday last, worked for Mr. Horsford, at Constantine, where the furnace then was, and he, in the evening, brought the furnace to PHILIP MICHELL, a marine store dealer, who in consequence of information received, sent at once to police officer MERRIFIELD, who came and apprehended the prisoner. Merrifield succeeded in producing the necessary evidence, and the prisoner was committed for trial at the next assizes. . ST. AUSTELL POLICE - On Tuesday last, two men named CUNDY and KNIGHT, of St. Stephens in Branwell, were brought before Mr. E. COODE, jun., and Mr. LAKES, county magistrates, charged with a violent assault on Sergeant LUXON, in that parish, and were fined GBP 5 each and the expenses. . CARELESS CONDUCT - A fire recently broke out at the premises of Mr. WILLIAM METHERS, a farmer, residing at Treniffle, in the parish of Lawhitten, which totally consumed a wheat rick, and barley stack, valued at GBP 100. It appears that Mr. Methers employed a man on the day in question called RICHARD JAMES, to thatch the barley stack, and that while employed in doing so, he very carelessly went to the stack with a lighted pipe which he was smoking, and it is supposed that a spark fell from his pipe, and caused the fire. Mr. Methers was not insured. . STEALING TIMBER AT FOWEY - On the 9th inst., before the Rev. E.J. TREFFRY, PHILIP RODD, master of the ketch "Two Brothers," of Plymouth, was brought up in the custody of P.C. CARLYON, charged by Mr. DINGLE, timber merchant, Fowey, with stealing, or having in his possession knowing it to have been stolen, a bulk of Norway timber. It appeared from the evidence, that the prisoner has been employed for some time in conveying the prepared timber for the Cornwall Railway Company to St. Germans and Saltash, and that Mr. Dingle, in proceeding up the river the day previous, saw the prisoner's vessel laden with the pickled timber, and a Norway bulk therewith. Having lost several pieces of timber, he went on board and found from the custom-house marks the said bulk to be 35 feet long, and part of a cargo imported by him in October last. Mr. LOVELL, of H.M. Customs, identified the marks, and proved it to have been measured by him on the 9th of October, and that it belonged to a cargo im! ported by Mr. Dingle. After other evidence had been given, the prisoner was committed for trial at the assizes. . THE ESCAPED PRISONER - At the Truro Police Court on Friday last, before Mr. CHAPPEL, magistrate, JAMES PASCOE, mason, was charged with having stolen, on the 5th instant, 14 lbs. of lead, affixed to the shop and premises in Old Bridge Street, Truro, the property of Mr. GREGORY TABB. On the 7th, the prisoner was brought in custody to the police-station on the above charge, and was confined with other prisoners in the back yard during the magistrates’ sitting. The prisoners were removed as their cases were called by one of the younger constables, but on taking away the last but one, he did not notice Pascoe, and inadvertently omitting to lock the door of the yard on leaving, the prisoner walked through the station-house and made his escape. On Thursday last he was recaptured at Bodmin, where he had enlisted into the Miners' Artillery Militia, and sent to Truro. He was committed to the next assizes for trial. . FALMOUTH POLICE - On Wednesday, at the Guildhall, before Mr. MOORMAN, Mayor, and Mr. ROGERS, magistrate, WILLIAM CHAPMAN and RICHARD O’LEARY, two seamen, were charged by Captain BARKER, of the brig "Caroline" with having refused to do duty on board. Mr. GENN appeared on behalf of the complainant. . It appeared that the seamen were refractory, while the brig was lying at Rio de Janeiro. They were brought before the Consul, when they complained of being ill, and were sent to the hospital, and the men were discharged from the vessel, by certificate of the Consul being endorsed in the ship's articles. The vessel put to sea without them, but she subsequently returned to Rio de Janeiro, through contrary winds, and the Captain met the defendants in the street, and had them immediately arrested, and sent on board. The Consul then wrote another certificate on the articles that the defendants had gone on board the vessel. . After hearing Mr. Genn at great length, the magistrates said the captain having consented to their discharge at Rio, and the British Consul there having endorsed the articles authorising their discharge, they could not again be taken on board without new articles. The case was then dismissed. . ST. COLUMB COUNTY COURT - At this Court, which was held on the 14th instant, there were entered thirty-four original plaints, and eleven judgment summonses, twenty-one of which were withdrawn and settled out of court. The case of RICH. LANYON v. JOHN SCREECH excited considerable interest. At the request of the Judge, it was arranged that the case should be tried by a jury. Mr. EDWARDS, solicitor, Truro, appeared for the plaintiff; and Mr. H. WHITFORD, solicitor, st. Columb, for the defendant. . The plaintiff is a publican at St. Allen, and he brought this action to recover 2s.9d for four glasses of rum and water and a dinner, which he alleged he supplied to the defendant, who is a police constable in the county constabulary, at Lower St. Columb fair, on the 9th of June last. The plaintiff swore to having supplied the liquor and dinner at the time stated, and that the defendant promised payment at some future time, as he had no money then, but in his cross-examination, he admitted that the first time he had made a demand upon the defendant for that amount was about a week after he had been convicted by the magistrates at their meeting at Truro, in October, on the information of the defendant, and fined GBP 2 and costs for keeping his house open at an improper hour. The plaintiff called eight witnesses in support of his case, but they all differed as to the time they saw defendant at the plaintiff's booth in the fair. . For the defence it was contended that the present action had been brought through malice, owing to defendant having laid the information against plaintiff; and eleven witnesses were called who proved that the defendant was in a booth belonging to Mrs. STEPHENS, of Quintrel Downs, eating some bread and beef at the very time the plaintiff alleged that he was in his booth, that he was quite sober, and that he was not near the plaintiff's booth at the time stated. Col. GILBERT, the chief constable, gave the defendant an excellent character as an officer. The jury, after deliberating a quarter of an hour, found a verdict for the defendant. The case lasted eight hours. . WENDRON POLICE - On the 9th inst., WILLIAM BOSANKO, of Wendron, was apprehended by P.C. READ charged with stealing a sledge hammer and pick, the same being the property of Mr. JOHN ANDREWS, of Wendron. He was taken before the Rev. Mr. THOMAS, of Sithney, and remanded for a week. . SHOCKING ACCIDENT - On Wednesday last, whilst a young man called PHILIP KNEEBONE, a mason, was assisting in laying the new flat pavement in Wendron Street, Helston, an iron bar used in raising the stones rebounded, breaking the poor fellow's jaw bone and fearfully tearing his face. . FATAL MINE ACCIDENT - On Friday last, an inquest was held at Carnmarth, in the parish of Gwennap, before Mr. J. CARLYON, county coroner, on the body of CHARLES THOMAS, miner, aged 48 years, who died on Thursday last, from an injury he had received underground, in Pednandrea mine, on the 5th instant, under the following circumstances. . >From the evidence of JOHN BODILLY, the deceased's comrade, it appeared that while they were employed boring a hole for blasting, in the end of the 100 fm. level, about 6 feet in from the shaft, the skip fell down the shaft and carrying away the pentice, which was protecting them from any thing falling, a piece of timber struck the deceased on the back of his head, and was the cause of his death. The skip chain had broken about 60 fms. from the end round the cage, as they were drawing stuff from the 80 fm level; and from the evidence of one of the agents of the mine, it had been supposed to be a perfectly strong good chain. Verdict, "Accidental death." . CORONER'S INQUEST - An inquest was held on Tuesday last, before Mr. W.R.T. PENDER, coroner for the Borough of Falmouth, on the body of JOHN LEWIS, late a cabin boy, 16 years of age, on board the "Seven Brothers," of Aberdovey. . DAVID DAVIES, mate of the same vessel, deposed as follows: On Monday last, when off the Deadman, I was at the helm, and ordered the deceased to go aloft and loose the gaff-top-sail, which he did, and whilst doing so his cap was knocked off, which he tried to catch with his hand, but failed, and called out to me to catch it. I next saw him in the water; I tried to throw a rope to him but was too late; I then put the vessel about, and in about ten minutes we took him on board and tried to restore him, but without effect. Deceased fell from the cross-tree to the square yard, and then into the water; he did not swim; he never sank. WILLIAM DAVIES, the master of the vessel, corroborated the first witness, as did also ROWLAND ROWLANDS, a seaman of the "Seven Brothers," and that he heard deceased say, "throw a line to me;" the mate threw him a line but it was too late; the deceased had dropped too far astern; saw the deceased struggling in the water; he could not swim. Verdict, "ac! cidental death." . PROBUS DISTRICT AGRICULTURAL IMPROVEMENT SOCIETY The annual meeting of this society took place on Tuesday last at Probus, and proved more than usually interesting, owing to the fact of prizes being offered on this occasion, for the first time, for hedging. The ploughing matches and the contest in hedging took place in a field belonging to Mr. FAULL, of Trevorvoe. 31 ploughs competed.., and it was generally admitted that the ploughing showed not only a decided improvement on that of last year, but that it was the best work of the kind that had been executed at any meeting of the society since its formation. The hedging, also was very good generally, some of the work being excellent, and considering that this was the first contest of the kind in the district, the result must have proved highly satisfactory to the society. . The annual dinner took place in the afternoon at the Hawkins’s Arms Inn, Probus, under the presidency of Mr. E. COLLINS, of Truthan, Mr. W. JAMES occupying the vice-chair. About 70 dined, amongst whom were Rev. Prebendary BARNES, Vicar of Probus, Messrs. JOSEPH PONERY, SCOBELL, J. HENDY, jun, W. TRETHEWY, J. KENDLL; the stewards of the field, Messrs. WESLEY STEPHENS and W. JAMES; the judges of ploughing, Mr. PYPER, Tehidy, Illogan; Mr. H. DOBLE, Nansough, Ladock and Mr. J. CHAPMAN, Killiserth, St. Erme; the judges for hedging – Mr. W. PAULL, Park Farm, Illogan; Mr. WHITFORD, St. Erme; and Mr. GEORGE BENALLACK, Cornelly. . Owing to a pressure of other local news, we cannot find room for more than the list of premiums awarded and must defer our report of the after dinner speeches till next week. PRIZE LIST - FIRST CLASS - Turn-wrest Ploughs - Men who have won the first prize at any previous meeting of the society. First prize, 30s., W. GREENAWAY, ploughman to Mr. LITTLE, Trethowen. Second prize, 20s., W. SMITH, ploughman to Mr. C.H.T. HAWKINS, Trewithen. FIRST CLASS - Single Plough - Men who have won the first prize at any previous meeting of the society. First prize, 30s., W. PILL, ploughman to Mr. C.H. T. HAWKINS. Second prize, 20s., H CURRAN, ploughman to Mr. LARK, Cornelly. SECOND CLASS - Turn-wrest Ploughs - First prize, 30s., to J. DENNITHORNE, ploughman to Mr. TREMAINE, Newlyn. Second prize, 20s., FRANCIS HAWKEN, ploughman to Mr. RICKARD, Lower St. Columb. Third prize, 15s. to J. FUGLER, ploughman to Mr. J. STEPHENS, Golden. Fourth prize, 5s to J. BREWER, ploughman to Mr. JAMES, Trevilvas, Probus. SECOND CLASS - Single Ploughs - First prize, 30s., to W. MANUEL, ploughman to Mr. W. TRETHEWY, Treguna. Second prize, 20s. to SAMUEL GUMMOE, ploughman to Mr. FAULL, Trevervoe. Third prize, 10s., to PHILIP SNELL, ploughman to Mr. LARK, Cornelly. Fourth prize, 5s. to THOMAS PAUL, ploughman to Mr. DOBLE, Barteliver. LADS UNDER 20 YEARS OF AGE - Turn-Wrest Ploughs - First prize, 20s. to CORNELIUS WATES, ploughman to Mr. GILL, Treworgie. Second prize, 15s., to THOS. JEWELL, ploughman to Mr. GATLEY, Polsue. Third prize - no competitor. COMBING - Lads under 17 years of age - First prize, 10s. to JOHN ELLINS, ploughboy to Mr. WHITE, Merther. Second prize, 7s., to JOHN KEAST, ploughboy to Mr. JOHNS, Merther. Third prize, 5s. to JOHN COLLINS, ploughboy to Mr. SEARLE, Trenithon, Probus. FOR CUTTING AND FAGOTTING WOOD and RAISING HEDGE - First prize, 20s. to JOHN BASSETT, workman to Mr. STEPHENS, Treverbyn. Second prize, 15s. to M. MAY, workman to Mrs. REYNOLDS, Nankelly. Third prize, 10s. to THOMAS WEBB, workman to Mr. STEPHENS, Treverbyn. Fourth prize, 5s. to J. OSBOURNE, workman to Mr. VEALE, St. Columb. . REDRUTH PUBLIC ROOMS [Originally 2 columns in length; all speeches were given verbatim, which have been eliminated.] The ceremony of laying the corner stone of the Redruth Public Rooms took place on Wednesday last. From an early hour the vicinity of Penryn street, the site of the new building, was crowded by eager spectators, who flocked in from all parts of the neighbourhood. Across the street, at each end of the site, were erected triumphal arches decorated with flags and evergreens, which looked very gay in the sunshine by which the day was auspiciously favoured, and contributed to the enjoyment and interest of the scene. [Note - The article mentions Mr. J.C. LANYON, Mr. W.M. GRYLLS, one of the secretaries of the committee - Mr. S. KNIGHT, Mr. Robert TWEEDY, Mr. Stephen DAVEY, and Mr. NICOLLS, the senior contractor - most of whom gave speeches.] AUSTRALIAN LAND AND EMIGRATION COMPANY - The objects of this company are twofold: First, the purchase of blocks of land in desirable localities, and to re-sell it in lots suitable for the requirements of small settlers, as well as others. Second, to facilitate the passage of shareholders, their friends, and their dependents to Australia. No adventure in Australia has been so profitable as land investment. In 1835, the Colony of Victoria was a waste. Some idea may be formed of its rapid change, from the astounding fact that the land, which in the early days was purchased for 20s per acre, has since realized over GBP 200,000. This is of course mainly attributable to the increase of population, which, if it go on at its present rate, will, in the course of twenty years, give Australia a population of ten millions. The plan of this company is to locate settlers near the grand trunk lines of railway, so that they may have marked facilities for their produce, and the opportunity i! s afforded to the thrifty to help themselves, by a periodical and gradual acquisition of shares. From a Correspondent. 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