WEST BRITON AND CORNWALL ADVERTISER - transcribed by J. Mosman 3 September 1858 GRAND CRICKET MATCH AT PENZANCE United Eleven v. Twenty of Cornwall and Two Professional Players . The above Match will come off in Col. SCOBELL'S LAWN, at Nancealverne, which has been kindly granted by that gentleman for the occasion, on MONDAY, TUESDAY, and WEDNESDAY, September 13th, 14th, and 15th. . Admission to the Field 1s. Each person; Tickets for the three days, 2s., which may be had of the SECRETARY, or at Mr. T. BEARE'S. . On WEDNESDAY the 15th there will be a Grand Cricket Dinner at HEMMING'S HOTEL, RICHARD PEARCE, Esq., in the Chair, Tickets for which may be had (not later than Tuesday the 14th) of the SECRETARY, or at the Hotel, 3s.6d. each including servants. ..... THE Celebrated Coloured Opera Troupe, late the Original Ethiopian Serenaders of St. James's . Will give their CONCERTS in Cornwall, in the following order, viz: . St. Austell..............................................Saturday, Sept 4 Truro (Morning and Evening).......Monday, Sept 6 Falmouth...............................................Tuesday, Sept 7 Helston...................................................Wednesday, Sept 8 St. Ives...................................................Thursday, Sept 9 Penzance.................................................Friday, Sept 10 Redruth....................................................Monday, Sept 13 St. Columb.............................................Tuesday, Sept 14 Bodmin...................................................Wednesday, Sept 15 Launceston.............................................Thursday, Sept 16 Tavistock.................................................Friday, Sept 17 Oakhampton...........................................Saturday, Sept 18 Hatherleigh.............................................Monday, Sept 20 Holsworthy..............................................Tuesday, Sept 21 Torrington................................................Wednesday, Sept 22 Bideford...................................................Thursday, Sept 23 Barnstaple...............................................Friday, Sept 24 Ilfracombe...............................................Saturday, Sept 25 P.S. - The Troupe beg respectfully to state that as they will be disengaged on Saturday, September the 11th only, they can be engaged for a "Private Soiree," in the neighbourhood of Penzance or Camborne for that day; a note to Mr. ALBAIN to the Post Office of either town will meet with immediate attention. ..... . ENDELLION FAIR In Consequence of this Fair repeatedly falling on the same day as the Wadebridge Cattle Market, the Fair this year will be held on Wednesday the 15th day of September, and will be continued to be held annually on the Third Wednesday in September for the future. Richard WILLIAMS Innkeeper, Endellion dated Endellion, August 28th, 1858 .... . Hendrie's Petroline Cosmetic Soap Is prepared from the pure Barbadoes Petroleum, the sanitary properties of which, in all skin affections, have been long established. The highest medical testimonials are given of the beneficial use of this Soap, as an agreeable auxiliary to the Toilet; it being adapted to the most delicate and tender skins, whilst it is unrivalled as an effective detergent. None can be genuine without the address of R. HENDRIE, Perfumer to her Majestry, 12 and 13, Tichborne Street. . AGENTS FOR WEST CORNWALL: Messrs. KNUCKEY and Sons, Truro; Mr. VIBERT, Penzance; Mr. PEARCE, Perfumer, Penzance; Mr. W. NEWMAN, Falmouth. ....................................................................... LOCAL NEWS . THE HORTICULTURAL FETE AND REGATTA AT TRELISSICK - We are informed that the committee of the Royal Horticultural Society anticipate a very attractive exhibition - the entries are very numerous, and the promise of plants and flowers from the many gardens of the gentlemen in the neighbourhood, will no doubt render it one of the most successful shows the society has ever held. The regatta prizes also are numerous and liberal; much competition is anticipated in the races between the rival yachts belonging to the harbour, for the silver cup, and great interest will no doubt be generally taken in the different matches. It is intended, we believe, to afford some amusements at the termination of the races, by "Duck hunts," and other aquatic sports. . Should the weather prove favourable, there will be a very numerous attendance of the gentry and company generally from all parts of the county. Vehicles and boats of every description are already engaged; in fact we hear the latter can hardly now be had in the river for "love or money," and arrangements are being made by the West Cornwall Railway Company, and the "Sydney" and "Louisa" steamers, to provide accommodation for the anticipated throng of visitors. . LUXULYAN - On the 28th ult., a vegetable marrow not come to perfection, was cut in the vicarage garden, Luxulyan, which weighed 42 lbs., and measured 46 inches in circumference, and 16 inches in diameter. . PROBUS SCHOOL - William DREW, of Creed, and educated at this school, has obtained the degree of Associate in Arts of the University of Oxford. He passed a successful examination in four subjects, and with honours in one. . TRELISSICK TEA TREAT - On Saturday last, the Hon. Mrs. GILBERT, of Trelissick, treated the scholars attending the three public schools of La Feock, Devoran, and Feock Lead Works, with tea and cake. Four rows of seats were placed immediately in front of the mansion, which were closely filled with children all attired with a neatness that pleased every spectator; and whose pretty, ruddy, cheerful countenances presented an engaging scene. . Before tea, grace was sung, and the attention paid by Mrs. Gilbert and her numerous guests in passing round the tea and cakes to the children was truly delightful. Their little cups were scarcely emptied before a fresh supply of tea, strong and hot, was awaiting, and they did ample justice to the good things set before them. . After tea the Rev. Thomas PHILLPOTTS requested that all present would join heartily in singing the verses composed for the occasion by Mr. H.B. CHAMPION, and addressed to the Hon. Mrs. Gilbert. Mr. Phillpotts then gave out the first three lines, and all present who could sing joined in most heartily. After this a series of amusements took place. At one place a party of cricketers was observed busily engaged; at others large rings were formed for the amusing game of "dropping the handkerchief;" at another some scores of children were running for apples, of which an immense number were distributed. . The Hon. Mrs. Gilbert and her son scattered some of the choice apples of Trelissick gardens amongst the children; and all present greatly enjoyed the treat. At length the "Sydney" steamer hove in sight to take on board the children from Devoran, and many hundreds of grateful hearts might be seen betaking themselves to their homes to talk over the pleasures of the day. . TREGONY PLUM FAIR - This fair, on Wednesday last, was not so well attended as usual, owing to the Truro cattle market being held on the same day. There were several pens of sheep, which sold at 5 1/2 d. per lb, and beef from GBP 3 to GBP 3.3s per cwt; milch cows meet a ready sale at reduced prices. . ACCIDENT AT THE UNITED MINES - An accident occurred at the United Mines, Gwennap, by which three men were severely injured, and several more lives endangered. It appears from the great depth of the mine, and the intense heat, the men were so exhausted by going up and down that it was found necessary some years since to erect a man engine, to lessen the fatigue. The men were ascending as usual, when the ladder of the man engine gave way, and three men fell headlong down the shaft, but, strange to say, all escaped with their lives, although much bruised, and great hopes are entertained of their being ultimately enabled to resume their labour. The decayed state of the wood forming the ladder is said to have been the cause of the accident. . PORKELLIS UNITED MINES - On Sunday last, upwards of 2,000 persons from the surrounding neighbourhood visited the scene of the late disaster at these mines. It appears that any attempt to find the bodies of the unfortunate men by digging would in all probability be attended with a further loss of life, as even now the slightest disturbance of the already sunken soil sends tons of rubbish down the gaping chasm, like so much quicksand. Nearly the whole of the men have refused to work in the mine, so that from present appearances the mine will soon have to be abandoned. . PILCHARD FISHERY - Nothing has yet been done with the seines either at Mevagissey or Gorran. Old fishermen cannot remember so dull a season, there not being any fish either in or out. The drift boats are taking scarcely any. At Port Isaac and Port Gavern, Pilchards have been on the coast the last five weeks, and small catches have been made from time to time. The best catch was on Thursday se'nnight when the best boat had about five thousand, which were soon sold at 2s. Per hundred of six score. . The seines at Port Gavern have been out one month, but the pilchards have not in that time come into shooting ground; the seiners, however, are in good spirits, and hope with a change of weather (it has been much too rough for them to go to sea the last few days) to be yet successful. . At St. Ives there have been no pilchards seen from the hills during the week. The drift boats are bringing in from 3,000 to 5,000 very fine fish per boat. . There have been no pilchards taken onthe south coast for the week, and the supply of other fish has been very scanty in the Falmouth market. There have been some of the largest red mullet ever seen in the market. . CLAIM FOR PILOTAGE – At the Falmouth Guildhall, before Mr. R.R. BROAD and Mr. S. BLIGHT, magistrates, Captain ZEPAWICH, of the Austrian barque "Dorks," was summoned by Jas. TIDDY, pilot, for the sum of GBP 2.13s for pilotage. It appeared from the statement of the pilot that on the 31st of January last, he tendered his services, as pilot, to take the vessel out of the harbour, but he refused to accept them, and proceeded to sea without paying him. Now, discovering that the captain and his vessel were in the harbour, he obtained a sumons against him for the amount owing. The Bench ordered immediate payment of the amount demanded, with costs. . TRESILLIAN - The steamer "Louisa" on the 26th ult., made her way up the Tresilian creek until she arrived at the bridge, where there is five feet of water at spring tides. The inhabitants of the village were surprised, as a steamer had never before been seen so far up the river. An old gun, 2 1/2 feet long, which had been used in the days of Charles II, was procured from Creathen, one of the oldest farm-houses in the county, in the occupation of Mr. John TABB, and several rounds were fired on the occasion. . TWELVE VESSELS WRECKED ON THE ENGLISH COAST - On Saturday returns at Lloyd's showed that no fewer than twelve vessels had either foundered or been wrecked on the English coast during the week, involving a serious loss to the underwriters and insurance clubs. The whole of the crews, however, with one exception - and in that case their fate is uncertain - were saved. . The brigantine "Heronie," Captain PALL, laden with coals from Swansea to Southampton, sprang a leak off the Lizard and went down, the crew just having time to take to their boats. The schooner "Christine" bound to Norway from the Bristol Channel,sunk near Lundy Island. At the entrance of the Channel, 120 miles distant from the Lizard, a large vessel was observed to heel over and go down; fate of the crew unknown. . SEVERE INJURIES SUSTAINED ON THE MIDLAND RAILWAY - At the Bristol Assizes, on Wednesday, was tried BARRETT v. The Midland Railway Company. This was an action by a poor woman to recover compensation for injuries she had received through the alleged negligence of the company's servants. . The plaintiff, Mary BARRETT, lived with her husband in one of a row of cottages on the verge of the Midland Railway, at the parish of St. Phillips, Bristol, and opposite the cottage is a footway across the line. It was frequently the case that trucks remained on the line, and on such occasions it was the custom to separate the trucks so as to leave open the footway for passengers. . On the morning of the 10th of January, 1856, Mrs. Barrett had occasion to go into Bristol on business, and she was crossing the railway at the path in question (which was in fact a continuation of a footpath which had existed before the railway was made,) and in so doing she had to pass through the opening between two lots of trucks. She saw no engine - heard no engine nor any signal or warning, but immediately on crossing the trains closed up and caught her arms between the buffers of the trucks. The carriages then opened and she got out, and was removed to the Bristol Royal Infirmary, when it was found that both arms had been so badly crushed as to render immediate amputation necessary above the elbows. . She was in a family way at the time, and was confined in three months afterwards of a child which subsequently died; while, to complete her miseries, her husband deserted her, and she had to remove to her friends, poor people, in Cornwall, on whose bounty she was dependent. . It was admitted that the action had been brought through the kindness of the vicar of the parish of Paul, near Penzance, Rev. Mr. GARRETT, who commiserated her situation and assisted her with means, and also aided in obtaining for her legal redress for the injuries she had sustained. . On the part of the railway company, it was contended that the accident arose through the negligence of the plaintiff, and the engine-driver and stoker were called to state that she was seen and called to, and stood back for a few minutes, and that on the engine going on again, she ran forward, and got knocked down through her own default. . The jury, however, on full consideration of the facts, returned a verdict for the plaintiff. Damages - GBP 400. They also expressed a desire that she should have the full benefit of the verdict, and the clergyman alluded to undertook to carry their wishes into effect. . The news of this verdict was received at Paul, and in the neighbourhood generally, with great satisfaction, and on Saturday the inhabitants of Newlyn celebrated their vicar's triumph in a very hearty way. Evergreen arches were erected and flags adorned the town during the day, and in the evening almost every house was illuminated, and there were bonfires, tar-barrels, and fire-works. The Penzance band perambulated the streets, and the Rev. Mr. Garrett, on passing through Newlyn, met with a complete ovation. He addressed the parishioners in a neat speech expressing his gratification at the result of the trial, and his wish ever to maintain the rights of the poor. . TRURO POLICE - On Monday last, before the Mayor, Mr. CHAPPEL, and Mr. E. MICHELL, Charlotte BENNY, alias TRAER, was charged with stealing a half-crown from Thos. HOSKIN, miner, of Falmouth. About a quarter past ten, on Sunday night, Hoskin was passing through Church-lane, when he was accosted by the woman, and went to a public-house with her, where he treated her to some spirit and water. They afterwards walked out together, and, according to his statement, she took the half-crown from his purse. It appeared he had promised to let her go if she returned to him part of the money. The magistrates therefore dismissed the case, with a caution to the female. . Thomas HARVEY, miner, of Chacewater, was charged by Sergeant WOOLCOCK with being drunk and disorderly in Kenwyn-street, on Sunday night last, at a quarter past eleven o'clock. He was fined five shillings and expenses. . Edward BARTLETT, jun., tinman, Pydar-street, was charged by police constable WHITE with being drunk and disorderly in Boscawen-street at half-past eleven on Sunday night. He admitted the offence and was fined 5s. and costs, with a caution from the bench, it not being the first time he had appeared before them. . Edward COCK, innkeeper, Pydar Street, was summoned for having his house open for the sale of liquor before half-past twelve on Sunday the 22nd of August. He pleaded guilty, and said he was absent at the time. He was fined 20s. and costs. . William TREBILCOCK, farmer, of Kea, was summoned for emptying a cess-pit on the 27th of August, at half-past five o'clock in the afternoon. The Truro Improvement Act states that it must be done between eleven at night and four in the morning. He was fined 10s. and costs. . Thomas WILLIAMS, of Truro, was summoned for leaving his waggon in St. Austell-street longer than was necessary for loading or unloading. It being his first offence, the case was withdrawn on his paying the costs. . George POLKINHORNE, conductor of an omnibus, was charged with assaulting Richard CLIFT, carrier, on the 28th ult. Clift stated he was at the White Horse Inn, Lemon-street, when Polkinhorne came in. They were joking for a time, but then angry words took place, and Clift said Polkinhorne rose up from the seat, took him by his nose, shook him, and struck him. In his defence Polkinhorne called another driver, who said that Clift called Polkinhorne a pickpocket. Another witness was also called for the defence, and the evidence was so conflicting that the magistrates dismissed the case, and ordered Clift to pay the expenses. . HELSTON BOROUGH PETTY SESSIONS - On Saturday, before Mr. T.P. TYACK (mayor), and Mr. M.P. MOYLE (justice), James WILLIAMS, of Helston, was summoned by the direction of the board of guardians of the Helston Union, to show cause why he did not contribute towards the maintenance of his wife, Jane Williams. Mr. Frederick HILL appeared for the guardians. . The application was made under the special provisions contained in the 5th section of the 13th and 14th Victoria, chap. 101. It appeared that the defendant's wife was removed to the lunatic asylum, at Bodmin, on the 3rd of May last, and is still confined therein, at the expense of 8s. per week to the common fund of the Helston Union. The defendant has a pension of GBP 31.12s a year, and also earns about 15s a week at Godrevy. After hearing the evidence adduced, the justices made an order for defendant to pay 5s per week towards the maintenance of his wife in the asylum. . EAST KIRRIER PETTY SESSIONS - At these session held at the Guildhall, Penryn, on August 25th, before Mr. William WILLIAMS, and Mr. HORSFORD, county magistrates, John KEMP and Thomas KEMP, both of Gwennap, were summoned to answer the complaint of Jeremiah THOMAS, for assaulting him on the 20th ult. Mr. TILLY appeared for the complainant, and Mr. MOORMAN for the defendants. The case was dismissed. . John HARCEY, Michael HARVEY, and William BROWN, were severally convicted of assaulting Henry KEMP,at Gwennap, on the 20th instant. They were fined 20s each, and in default of payment to be committed to the county gaol for 21 days. , John REYNOLDS, of the parish of Gwennap, was convicted of being drunk on the 27th July last. Fined 5s and 5s costs. . DANIEL DREW, of the parish of Falmouth, beer-shop keeper, was convicted on the complaint of the county police, of keeping his house open after hours, on the night of Falmouth Fair. Fined 3s and costs. . Thomas WILLS, of Quay Hill, in the same parish, beer-shop keeper, was also fined for the like offence, 5s and costs. . Richard SECCOMBE was convicted of driving his waggon without reins, in the parish of St. Gluvias, on the 9th instant. Fined 2s and costs. . MINE ACCIDENTS - At Wheal Trelawney, on August 24th, as William EDWARDS, one of the kibble fillers, was descending to his work, when entering one of the ladders his both feet slipped; losing his holdfast at the same time, he fell to the bottom of the ladder, a depth of from four to five fathoms; falling on the ladder soller, two of his ribs were broken in with a heavy blow in the side. . On the 25th ult., Richard WILLIAMS, a lad about 12 years old, when descending the ladders to his work in the mine, fell about five fathoms. The injury received seems to be a bad cut in his forehead. ....................................... CRICKET MATCHES THE ALL ENGLAND ELEVEN AND TWENTY-TWO OF CORNWALL . This long-expected match had been looked forward to with great interest by the cricketers of Cornwall,and although the day was stormy on Tuesday last, and the rain early in the morning no doubt kept away many people, yet there were cricketers on the ground from all parts of the county to witness the play of the celebrated "All England Eleven." If we may judge by the new clubs that are starting up, the manly game of cricket is increasing in favour in Cornwall. The present was therefore deemed a good opportunity of witnessing the first style of play, and not only were young cricketers on the ground, but a great many of their seniors, who formerly delighted in the noble game, and were good cricketers in their day, but hav enow retired from the bat and wicket. . The match took place in a field at Plint's Barn, about a quarter of a mile from Truro. The field is about seven acres in extent. On the first day, the attendance of the public generally was not so large as might have been expected. The state of the weather was in a great measure the cause of this. . On the second day (Wednesday) the weather was fine, and the number of spectators increased. On both days, we are informed, there were about three thousand persons on the ground. A shilling was charged for admission to the field - half-price for youths. There were ladies present, but not in a great number. A grand stand was erected, but it was not much resorted to. . There was no want of refreshment booths on the ground. The largest of these belonged to Mr. SPARKES, of the Queen's Head Inn, Truro, who provided good accommodation, and dined on the first day about 120, and on the second, 100. [ A large section of scoring and players has been clipped. ] "All England Eleven" winning with seven wickets to go down. . We should add that the West Cornwall Railway ran trains to and from Truro at a single fare. . A GRATIFYING TESTIMONIAL - A New Zealand paper - the Wellington Independent, on May 1st, 1858 - publishes an account of a presentation of plate [ 3 engraved silver salvers] to the 65th Regiment and Mr. HAMLEY, in testimony of appreciation of their services at a serious fire, in April, 1856. (Mr. Hamley is a brother of Mr. Edward Gilbert HAMLEY, of Bodmin). ..... Here follows an account of the presentations, successively, to Serjeant Major Alexander, on behalf of the non-commissioned officers, and to Colonel GOLD, the recipient of the salver for the commissioned officers. Mr. Hort [ Chairman of the Donation Fund ] then addressed Mr. Hamley, of the Ordnance, to whom the remaining salver was to be presented. ...."in presenting this salver I trust it may be a record of the arduous personal exertions made by you in checking the progress of the flames, which so nearly destroyed the property of many of the inhabitants of this city. To a gentleman so generally known and highly appre! ciated by all the settlers.as yourself, I need scarcely say how gratifying it is to them thus to acknowledge those services and confirm the good feeling entertained towards you, and we trust that in all your future days this salver may ever bring to your remembrance pleasing reminiscences of your happy sojourn among us." . Mr. Hambly replied - Mr. Hart and gentlemen, it is with difficulty that I can find words to express my thanks for the very handsome piece of plate which you, in the name of the citizens of Wellington, have been pleased to present me, and that difficulty is now increased by the very flattering and complimentary manner in which Mr. Hort has been pleased to allude to my services on the occasion of the fire which took place two years ago this day. I feel that I did only what every man should do on such occasions, to render every assistance in his power to his neighbour, when necessity requires it. I assure you, gentlemen, I shall always look upon your gift with satisfaction and pride, not on account of its value, but as a testimonial of your appreiation of my services on that occasion, and it only remains for me to add that so long as I remain in Wellington, in the position I at present hold, and the fire engines continue under my charge, that they will always be at the disposal! of the inhabitants of Wellington when required; and should such a disastrous calamity ever again occur, that I shall always be found in my place to render every assistance in my power, and in every way, for the benefit of the inhabitants of the city of Wellington. . The company then sat down to an elegant dejeuner, to which ample justice was done,and did not separate until a late hour in the afternoon. ............................................ 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