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1841 NEWS ARTICLE

JANUARY

1 JANUARY 1841, Friday

ORDINATION - At an ordination held by the Lord Bishop of Gloucester and Bristol,in the cathedral of Bristol, on Sunday the 27th of December, Richard T. BUDD, B.A.,Magdalen College, Cambridge, was among thecandidates who received Deacon's orders.

WADEBRIDGE BALL - A Ball, in honour of the birth of the Princess Royal, was held at the new room of the Molesworth Arms Inn, on Wednesday, the 23rd of December. Dancing was kept up with great spirit to a late hour. Amongst the company, we observed Sir William and Miss MOLESWORTH; William BRADDON Esq., the Misses BRADDON; the Misses HEXT, SYMONS, HOOPER, BURNEY, EDE, TICKETT &c.; Dr. CLEMENTS, Messrs. MOLESWORTH, TREBY, HEXT, AUSTIS, CHILDS, EDE, LUXMOORE, TICKELL, NORWAYS, HOOPER, HAMBLY, &c., &c.

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DISASTER AT SEA - The "Cornwall," Vivian master, which arrived on Wednesday, at Falmouth from Minnichi (?), had on board Mr. BARKER, the master, and part of the crew of the ship "Frances Lawson," from Tatingouche, for Liverpool, which vessel became waterlogged, and was abandoned by the crew on the 28th Nov. in l.44.05 and long. 42.21 W., and received on board the "Cornwall," from which vessel 19 were transferred to the ship "Adrian," for Liverpool.

MINE ACCIDENT - On Thursday the 17th ult., as two men, named William GEAKE and Robert THOMAS, were tamping a hole in the bottom level of Rocks Tie mine, St. Austell, the blast suddenly went off, and injured them severely. It is feared that Thomas will utterly lose his sight; though there is some hope that the skilful treatment of S. PEARCE(?), Esq., the mines' surgeon, will be productive of the best results.

MORE CHILDREN BURNT - On Thursday, the 24th ult., being Christmas Eve, the child of a labouring man named William ROBERTS, of Boscaswell, in St. Just in Penwith, was so dreadfully burnt during the absence of his mother, which was stated not to be above five minutes, that he died the next evening. The child was a boy, about two years and a half old. A few days before this, the child of a poor man, named GRENFELL, in the same parish being locked in the dwelling-house with a lighted candle in the absence of his mother, its clothes took fire, and it must have shared the fate of the other child, had it not been for a young man who was drawn to the spot by the cries of the child, (?)reed the door open, and saved its life.

CORONER'S INQUESTS - An inquest was held on Thursday last, by Wm HICHENS, Esq. at Madron, on the body of Richard NICHOLS, jun., who met with his death in Mulfra Hill mine in that parish, on the preceding day, through the falling of a stone on him whilst he was descending to his labour, which fractured his skull and killed him on the spot. Verdict, Accidental death. The poor fellow has left a widow and seven children.

On Saturday, Mr. Hichens held an inquest at Redruth, on the body of a young woman about 19 years of age, called Harriet TRENNOWEN, alias CHENNOWETH, who died at a vagrants' lodging house in that town, on the 23rd. The deceased, it appeared, came to the house on the Saturday preceding, and on the following day complained of pain in her head, of which she continued to complain up to the day of her death. The body was examined by Mr. BOASE, surgeon, who state that it exhibited no mark of violence, and added that from its appearance as well as from the evidence given before the Coroner, he was of opinion that the deceased died of apoplexy. Verdict accordingly.

FALMOUTH QUARTER SESSIONS - On Tuesday last, the quarter sessions for the town of Falmouth, were held before the Recorder and bench of magistrates. The Recorder, in addressing the grand jury, after admonishing them for their late attendance, said that fortunately there was but one case to go into. He was sorry to inform them that the practice for the local courts had not yet been fixed by the judges, and that he could do nothing towards the establishment of it till a future sessions. Thegrand jury having found a true bill, the prisoner, who was out on bail, was placed at the bar, and pleaded not guilty. She was a married woman, called Ann BLAMEY, charged with stealing a ham, from the house of Mr. COCK, innkeeper. The servant was the principal witness, and deposed to having seen the prisoner take the ham out of a "coal (....)? the evening of the 17th December last. On her cross-examination, the witness could not state what time of the evening it was that she saw the theft committed; and the jury being apparently of opinion that it might have been too dark to distinguish the features of the thief, after deliberating about two hours and a half, returned a verdict of not guilty.

SCILLY. December 20 - The "Waterloo," pilot-boat, of the island of St. Martin's No. 28, was struck by a heavy sea off this place about 3p.m. today, which, it is supposed, started (?) a plank, and she almost immediately sank. The crew, six in number, narrowly escaped in their punt. The boat was nearly new, of 25 tons register, and the property of the poor men, who are, by this said event entirely destitute of the means of subsistence.

TRURO POLICE - On the 24th ult., James JENNINGS, of Truro, was brought before C. CARLYON, Esq., charged with stealing a copper drain and brass bearings, from Coosbean Paper Mills, the property of E. TURNER, Esq., M.P. The prisoner was committed for trial.On Tuesday last, Harriet FOOKES, of Truro, was brought before W.T. CHAPPEL, Esq., mayor, charged with drunken and disorderly conduct. She was fined 6s. with costs.

On Wednesday, Jane THOMAS, of Truro, was brought before the Mayor, charged with behaving in an indecent manner, and was committed to the house of correction for one month's hard labour.

WHITEHALL - Dec. 22, 1840 - The Queen has been pleased to give and grant unto Benjamin SAMPSON CLEAK, of Tullimaar, in the county of Cornwall, Gentleman, Her Majesty's Royal License and authority, that he and his issue may, in compliance with a proviso contained in the last Will and Testament of his late maternal uncle, Benjamin Sampson, late of Tullimaar aforesaid, Esquire, deceased, and in testimony of grateful and affectionate respect for his memory, drop the surname of Cleak, and henceforth assume (...?), and bear the surname of Sampson only; and to command that the said Royal concession and declaration be registered in her Majesty's College of Arms. - London Gazette.

TRURO PENNY CLOTHING SOCIETY - This society for enabling the poor of the parishes of St. Mary, St. Clement, Kenwyn and Kea, to supply themselves with useful articles of clothing by their own weekly savings, has just completed its annual distribution, and has paid by the tradesmen of this town upwards of #466, for various articles which they have supplied. The plan of this charity is so excellent, and its benefit so great, that it deserves the general and liberal support of all those who desire to assist the poor in the very best way, by proving how many comforts they may obtain by carefully husbanding their own resources and laying by for future contingencies. The amount received from the poor, 1312 in number, has been upwards of #420, and the donations have enabled the ladies, who manage the charity, to give 2s. 6d. each to about 120 persons, who have been specially recommended, and sixpence to each other contributor who had paid a sum equal to one penny a week for the year. A ticket is, at the end of the year, given to each contributor, stating the amount to which he or she is entitled, with the name of the shopkeeper to who they may give the preference. The value of this charity to the tradesmen, among whom so large a sum is distributed in ready money at this season of the year, is too obvious to require remark.

LOCAL INTELLIGENCE - (The following paragraphs were omitted last week, for want of room.) SIEGE OF ACRE. - The following is an extract of a letter from one of the warrant officers on board the "Tal(....)," addressed to his brother in this county:- "Saint John D'Acre, Nov. 9, 1840. "My dear brother John;- I am happy to inform you that by the blessing of God my life is spared, after such a dreadful action with the Egyptians at this place. We beat to quarters the 3rd of this month, to engage this terrible fort of 300 guns, besides mortars and bombs. The town is surrounded with walls; the action commenced about half-past one p.m. All the ships bore down with the wind on the shore - the fort continued a very heavy fire on us all the way in, of shot under and over us. At two o'clock we let go our anchor with a spring on our quarter to bring our broadside to bear; we engaged them three hours, with a tremendous fire from our shipping, and in that time beat the town and batteries almost down about their ears. In the middle of the action our shells blew up a magazine, and destroyed twelve hundred persons in one place - may the Lord keep us all from wars. It was a most horrible sight to see on shore hundreds of men, women, and children lying dead; hundreds lying wounded in every direction, and no assistance; scores buried in the ruins, some with the heads just out of the ground, some with their legs; we could really hear the groans of the people under ground. Scores of donkeys, camels, and bullocks lying dead with the shot - the sight was horrible. We were highly favored in our ship; we were close in - not a quarter of a mile from such tremendous batteries. Our loss is one Lieutenant killed, one mate wounded, one man lost his arm, and four men slightly wounded; our ship has got 14 shot in her side now; our masts, rigging, and boats are cut to pieces. We were closer in than the line-of- battle ships. In the three hours we fired away 1,200 shot. Dear Brother, all nations have tried to take this fortress before now. Bonaparte, with all his army, tried to take it, but was beat off; and to think of the English taking it in three hours - this will let other nations to see that English sailors have not forgot the way to fight. Dear Brother, I was rather timid to have scores of shot flying in every direction, but I was like Cornishmen in general, my blood got hot - in half an hour I thought not much of it."

MASONIC FESTIVAL On Monday last, a respectable meeting of gentlemen belonging to the ancient order of free and accepted masons, of the One and All lodge, was held at the Town Arms, Bodmin, it being the anniversary of St. John the Baptist. An excellent dinner was provided, the table being graced with the choicest delicacies of the season. After the removal of the cloth, the Worshipful Master, G. Wright, in a neat speech, addressed the brethren, and gave among the national and loyal toasts, the Queen, the Princess Royal, his Royal Highness, the Duke of Sussex; the Provincial Grand Master, Sir William MOLESWORTH; the Honorable Master of One and All lodge; the Deputy Provincial Grand Master of the province, P. V. ROBINSON, Esq.; the Rev. Henry GRYLLS, Grand Chaplain, with three-times-three. Brother FRENCH was then solicited to give his old favorite Masonic Fidelity, which was much applauded. Brothers WHITE, KNAPP, BEATLY, and ARTHUR, sang several songs, which were loyal and truly Masonic, and were much applauded. The evening was spent with great conviviality, and the brothers separated at an early hour in the evening in harmony and brotherly love.

ATTEMPTED SUICIDE On Wednesday last, the inhabitants of St. Clement-street, Truro, were thrown into great consternation by the report that a servant of Mr. DOWN, carpenter, had, in a fit of despondency, attempted to cut her throat. It appeared that the poor creature had, in the presence of her sister and other persons, made a desperate thrust at her throat with a large carving knife, which happened to be on the table; and before her friends could restrain her, the knife passed from the front to the back part of her neck, just behind the ear, leaving a horrible wound, rather more than four inches long, from which blood flowedprofusely. It was found, on examination, that the principal artery of the neck, together with the wind-pipe and gullet, had escaped; and this was attributed by the surgeon to the bluntness of the knife. She does not suffer as yet very much from this extensive injury; and although her situation is very precarious, some hope is entertained of her recovery. She had been complaining very much of her head for about a week, but no motive could be assigned for the dreadful act.

SUDDEN DEATH On Wednesday last, a little girl about 1x years of age, named TREMAYNE, whose parents reside in Charles-street, Truro, and who had been playing about the streets all the morning, was taken ill at dinner-time. Mr. SPRY, surgeon, was sent for, and attended very shortly after, when he found that the girl had expired, and that her death was occasioned by apoplexy.

SACRILEGE On Sunday, the 20th ultimo, some person or persons broke into Kea church, between the hours of divine service, and stole therefrom the Clergyman's surplice and a silk wrapper. The thieves, we believe, are not yet discovered.

SEASONABLE BENEVOLENCE The Right Honorable Sir Hussey VIVIAN, Bart, M.P., with his accustomed munificence, caused upwards of 500 bushels of coals to be distributed last week, amongst the poorer inhabitants of Bodmin, which, we need not add, has proved a most seasonable relief to a considerable number of the deserving poor during the present inclement weather.

The gentlemen and principal inhabitants of the town of Grampound and parish of Creed,unanimously considering the condition of the humbler classes during the late severe cold, have purchased a considerable quantity of coals, and sold them out to their own poor, at a reduced price, under the conviction that, however deep the intensity of winter, and how mean soever a dwelling may be, a genial warmth will gladden the heart of its inmates, and conduce very materially to render both poverty and old age, not only tolerable, but even easy and cheerful

8 DECEMBER 1841, Friday

ST AUSTELL, To be let by tender, with immediate possession, the well-known and established public-house, called THE SUN, with the Courtlage, Stable, and Barn, behind the same situated in the market place in the town of St. Austell, now in the occupation of Mr. William PONSFORD. For shewing apply to the tenant, and for further information to Mrs. LOVERING, St. Austell, by whom Tenders will be received until the 12th day of January next, immediately after which, the person whose offer is accepted, will have notice.

PUBLIC AUCTION, A desirable farm for sale, adjoining the village of Ruan High Lanes, in the Parish of Ruanlanyhorne, near Tregony. To be sold by public auction, (under a Deed of Assignment, for the benefit of creditors, at Lynn's Hotel, in St. Austell, on Monday, the 11th day of January, 1841, at Three o'clock in the Afternoon, by P. TROUT, Auctioneer. Lot 1, All that part of the Estate called TREWORGIVEAN, adjoining the village of Ruan High Lanes, about two miles from Tregony, consisting of 8 closes of land, which together comprise about 23 acres. Lot 2, All that the remaining part of the said Estate of Treworgivean, consisting of two closes of land, and an orchard, which together comprise about 14 acres. The premises comprised in Lot 1, will be sold for the life of a gentleman aged 47 years, subject to the life of estate of a person now aged 72 years. The premises comprised in Lot 2, are held for the life of a gentleman aged 47 years. The property comprised in Lots 1 and 2 is subject to a con(v)entionary Rent of #1.4s. 8d. per annum. The land is good, and there is a large and convenient dwelling-house, cot house for a labourer, granary, and out-houses on the premises. Mr. Thomas CHENOWETH, the tenant, will shew the estate; and for further particulars apply at the offices of Messrs. PRIDEAUX and WERE, Attorneys at Law, Plymouth, solicitors to the trustee under the said Deed. Dated, December 26th, 1840.

THE CHURCH, Her Majesty has been pleased to appoint the Rev. Dr. CARWITHEN, incumbent of Bovey Tracey, near Chudleigh, to the living of Stokeclimsland, in this count, vacant by the death of Mr. LETHBRIDGE.

DISASTERS AT SEA, We regret to announce that the smack "Penzance Packet," of Penzance, on her passage from Cork, with a general cargo, during a gale of wind, split her sails, carried away her rudder, was thrown on her beam ends, and received considerable other damage. She was fallen in with on the 20th December, being three days after the accident, by the ship "Ganges," Captain BLYTH, out 60 days from Quebec, when the crew, three in number, succeeded in getting on board that vessel, by means of lines, which were conveyed to them. The poor fellows were almost exhausted. They have been landed at Cork, and are expected to arrive at Penzance shortly. We have not heard what became of the smack; but there is little doubt, if the weather moderated, that she was fallen in with, and towed into some port. We hope this may be the case, for we hear that the cargo was a valuable one, and that both that and the vessel, which are the property of Penzance persons was uninsured.

A schooner coming from the westward, was seen to go down off House Hole, Lizard, with all hands, at half-past eleven, a.m., the 3rd instant, during a tremendous squall of sleet.

FALMOUTH, On Friday morning last, about nine o'clock the residence of E. HALL, Esq., collector of H.M. Customs, at this port, was discovered to be on fire. It appears that the servants had lighted a fire in their bedroom, which was too largely supplied with fuel; and having inconsiderately left it, the bed and furniture of the room were quickly in flames. Fortunately the boat's crew of H.M. packet "Pigeon," Lieut. JAMES, were near the spot, and together with the workmen from Mr. SYMONS's shipwrights' yard, quickly succeeded in extinguishing it.

TRURO POLICE, On Friday last, J. ALLEN, a labourer, was charged with assaulting Mr. PELLEW, of Kenwyn, and fined 5s. with costs.

CAMELFORD, The police man of this town, on Saturday last, conveyed two sturdy beggars to the county tread mill for a month's exercise. The fellows represented themselves as distressed miners, named Rich. BOYSE, and Jno. EDWARDS. Boyse was recognised as having been in the same quarters before.

BOW STREET, Last week, James STEPHENS, from Alternun, in this county, who has for a short time held a minor situation in the General Post Office, was fully committed for trial at the next central criminal court, for abstracting two sovereigns and a #5 note from a letter. There was also a second charge against him.

CORONER'S INQUESTS, On Tuesday last an inquest was held by William HICHENS, Esq., of Phillack on the body of Christopher TRATHAN[?], who met with his death on the preceding day, in North Wheal Alfred Mine, of that parish, from a stone falling on him and fracturing his skull. He survived the accident only a few hours. Verdict, Accidental Death.

On Friday last, Mr. Hichens held an inquest at Breage, on the body of William PEARCE, who was killed on the Wednesday preceding in Godelphia Mine, in that parish, by being buried under a mass of rubbish which fell on him while at work. Verdict, Accidental Death.

Another inquest was held [--.] at Chacewater, before John CARLYON, Esq., on the body of Joseph NORTHY, a lad about 14 years of age, who was killed the preceding day at the Consols mine. The deceased was descending Pearce's shaft on Wednesday morning, to go to his work, in the 220 fathom level, when he missed his hold, and fell on the solar below, a distance of 15 fathoms, and was killed on the spot. Verdict, Accidental death.

On the same day, an inquest was held before the same coroner, on the body of a new-born child, which was found in a cigar-box, at the foot of burying ground attached to the parish of St. Mary. Mr. Bullmore, surgeon, who examined the body, stated it to be a female child, which, in his opinion, had not come to its full time, but had been born alive. From there being no marks of violence on it, however, and from other circumstances, he was decidedly of opinion that it had been a natural death. The jury returned a verdict accordingly.

FATAL ACCIDENTS, On Thursday, the 31st ult., as a miner, named Christopher TRATHEN, was at work in one of the shafts of North Wheal Alfred Mine, a stone from the surface fell on his head, and so much injured him that he died four hours after the accident, leaving a widow and seven children to lament their loss.

Last week, a lad names MASTERS, abut seventeen years' of age, who worked in a Stone Quarry on the cliffs, in the parish of Tintagel, missed his footing in turning for some tool, and fell over a high precipice on a rock into the sea, when a wave almost immediately swept him off never more to be seen. The accident was witnessed by a brother and some others; but they could not render the youth any assistance.

DREADFUL DEATH, On Monday, the wife of Mr. SMALL, messenger at the Master Attendant's Office at Devonport Dock-yard, residing at Torpoint, was burnt to death. She was aged and very infirm, and about twelve o'clock, the women who attended on her occasionally, left her for a little while, and it is supposed as she was in the act of reaching something from the chimney-piece, her clothes caught fire. It was fortunate that it was soon discovered; for on entering the room, the bed was in flames and the poor woman literally burnt to a cinder.

CAUTION, This is to certify, that I, Henry Davey HARVEY, residing in the Parish of St. Cleer, will not be accountable for any debts contracted by my wife Mary Harvey, after this date. Signed, Henry D. HARVEY, January 3, 1841.

DIVIDEND, Thomas DANIELL, formerly of Trelissick, Cornwall, afterwards of Bath, since of Michael-church-court, Herefordshire, and now or late of Boulogne, copper-smelter, June 25, at twelve, at Pearce's Hotel, Truro.

QUARTER SESSIONS - TRIALS OF THE PRISONERS

MARGARET HOBBS 60, pleaded Guilty to stealing [...] apples the property of William MEDLAND, of St. Stephens by Launceston. The prosecutor gave her a good character.

JOHN ROWE - (aged ?) was charged with stealing a pick and a mattock, the property of William DYMOND, of Launceston. The prosecutor keeps a public house, and occasionally employed the prisoner. On the 4th of December he had the things in his possession, and the prisoner continued to sleep at his house till the 9th, after which he came there no more. On the 11th the prosecutor moved the things in question, and they were afterwards found in the prisoner's possession. The prisoner stated that the prosecutor lent him the mattock while he was in his employ, and that although he had given 3s. 6d. for the pick, the son had sold it to the prosecutor for 1s. The whole of the circumstances did not seem to justify the charge of felony, and the jury found the prisoner Not Guilty.

BURGLARY - JOHN REED, 28, was charged with having, on the 11th of December, broken into the steward's office, at Trewithen House, and stolen therefrom five #5 notes, 10 sovereigns, 50 half-sovereigns, 50 shillings, and 10 sixpences, the property of Henry TRETHEWY. There were three other counts in the indictment, laying the property as belonging to different members of the HAWKINS family. Mr. JOHN and Mr. STOKES appeared for the prosecution, Mr. BULLOCK being the prosecutor's solicitor; and Mr. BENNALLACK conducted the prisoner's defence. Mr. John stated the case, which, was will be seen from the evidence, was of an entirely circumstantial character.

John MARTIN examined - is a gardener at Trewithen, and has been so for some time. Remembers seeing Mr. Wm. TRETHEWY at Trewithen on the 9th and 10th of December. Saw him near the office on the 10th. It is his place to lock up that office; it is not attached to the dwelling-house, but is on the west side of the house. There is a grass plat near the house, and a border of grass near the office, and there is grass lying immediately under the office window. On the night of the 10th of December, there was very heavy rain. I sleep in the western part of the house about 50 yards from the office. I rose on the 11th about half-past six. I went to wind up the clock about half past seven; that is in the eastern side of the house, opposite the office. I saw the office window up as high as it would go. I thought Mr. Wm. Trethewy was there, and went and saw the wire turned aside. I went for Mr. Wm. Trethewy, and did not observe anything particular after. I saw the office about half-past four the afternoon before: the widow was closed, and the grating perfect. Had not seen the prisoner on the estate recently. The prisoner lived at Probus on the ..th(?). I have not seen the prisoner at Trewithen for the last five months. From Trewithen to the prisoner's house is hardly a mile. I know the blacksmith's shop at Trewithen; it is about 200 yards from the office. The window was hove up as far as it would go. The railing had been nailed on with nails - then it was torn out and turned back. Cross-examined - Mr. Trethewy is my master. He is the steward of Mr. HAWKINS. There was a ploughing-match on the 10th at Probus. - Mr. Wm. Trethewy, son of Mr. Henry Trethewy - my father is the agent of Mr. Hawkins. I go to the office frequently; I was there on the 9th of December, I received some money from a tenant. It consisted of three #5 notes, five sovereigns, three pounds worth of silver, consisting of half-crowns, shillings and sixpences. After receiving the money, I put it in a drawer in the desk in the office. The prisoner was employed at Trewithen; he left a little before mid-summer. I have paid the prisoner at the office. After receiving the money on the 9th, I put it in a drawer in the desk. I went by the office on the 10th; it was then in the same state as I had seen it on the 9th. Then I went to the ploughing match. I locked the office on the 9th. In consequence of a message sent to me, I went early to Trewithen on the 11th. I found the wire fence pulled back; the window was up, and the two shutters within had been forced. They were together and not opened. There were papers near the window, which were dry. The wind was about N.E. - nearly the aspect of the window; so that if it had rained, the rain would have beaten in through that window, and these papers would not have been in the state I found them. The drawer was unlocked, and a drawer under it had been forced; and several other drawers had been unlocked, and the papers ransacked. The keys of these drawers were kept in the office. The lower drawer had been forced as if with a chisel; the footmarks were sufficiently apparent when I came there in the morning. I found a large bar of iron and a smith's pincers in the office, which I had not left there on the night of the ninth. I showed them to the smith that works at Trewithen. The smith's shop from the office is about 300 or 400 yards. When I went to the office and discovered that the money had been taken, I sent for my father who came in about an hour afterwards. When my father came we looked round the office. I sent for Mr. GATLEY as well, and he came; in their presence I went to make an examination, and I found marks of footsteps outside the office window. They appeared to be those only of one person. I tracked to about 2 feet from the window, but could not trace further because of the green turf that ran up to the window. Saw marks to and from the window. I went towards the blacksmith's shop to which the footsteps led me. The impression of the footsteps at the smith's shop was the same as those near the office. The smith's shop had been left open. I next got upon one impression of the same kind of footmarks upon the road from Trewithen to Probus. That appeared to have been made by a right foot. I know Four Lanes. I traced the marks near there. There are four roads that cross there; and there I observed marks of the same footsteps. The line of footmarks was in the direction to Probus. The marks were not made by corresponding shoes. There were nails in one of the shoes. I could discern the impression of the heel and the toe, and the nails of the right foot. The left foot made a slight impression, and I could not discern any nails there. The other impression appeared to have been made by an old shoe. It was different to the other. The shoes were taken on the afternoon of the 11th. I was by at the time they had been lately repaired; the other was an old shoe. The right shoe had plenty of nails in it. They were taken from the prisoner at an inn in Probus; he had them on. The shoes were afterwards tried by me on the 12th The footmarks were in the same state as I had left them on the 11th. Made the trial at different places. I tried the right foot; we placed it on the side, and compared it with the impression. The left foot left no mark to be compared. Traced the marks within a few yards of the village.- Mr. Wm. GATLEY, farmer, of Trewithen, in Probus, spoke to the state of the window and the footmarks. - Thomas ATTEN, a mason, also spoke to the footmarks, which particularly caught his attention. - Mr. Edward CARDELL stated that he had been to the ploughing match, and was going home between one and two o'clock in the morning, having stopped for the weather to clear up. In passing near Four Lanes, he met a man and addressed him. Mr. Cardell proceeded - I said, good night. He made me no answer. I said, is that John REED? And he made me no answer. I saw him turn to the right in the road called Tregwidden Lane. He had a fastian dress on. I passed him about four or five feet off. I was riding; the man was walking. I saw the prisoner in the evening the next day; when I saw him, I took him to be the same man that I had seen the night before. - Wm. ROWE, constable, of Truro, produced a chisel which was found in the prisoner's house by another constable named JORY. This chisel fitted the marks in the drawers which had been forced open. - Mr. Trethewy also spoke to the correspondence of one of the footmarks with the right boot of the prisoner. - Edward WRIGHT, smith, proved that the pincers produced were taken from the smith's shop. The boots belonging to the prisoner were also produced, but it certainly appeared that there were a great many hob-nails in the left boot, although it was much worn at the heel and tow, and would not, probably, make so deep an impression as the right foot. - For the defence, Mr. Bennallack first took an objection to the indictment, as to the laying of the property; but the objection was over-ruled. The learned advocate then addressed the jury, principally urging the necessity for extreme caution in receiving evidence of footmarks, which were easily liable to alteration. We should state, however, that the chairman remarked that a careful mode of comparing the boot with the marks seemed to have been adopted in the present case. The evidence of John HUGO, a shoemaker, of Probus, was given as to the good character of the prisoner and the jury returned a verdict of Not Guilty.

George LIDDICOAT was charged with stealing, on the 26th December, 10lbs of beef, the property of Mr. James POLKINHORN, innkeeper at St. Columb. It appeared that on the 26th of December, the prosecutor had, among a quantity of undressed meat, hanging up in his passage, a piece of beef, over the door leading to the tap-room from the passage. About 11 o'clock in the evening, the prisoner was seen in the tap-room by the female waiter, who had previously seen him in the passage. Mr. Polkinhorn, standing at the end of his passage, a few minutes after, saw the prisoner go out into the street, apparently carrying something in his arms, and immediately afterwards Mr. Polkinhorn found the beef missing, and a chair belonging to the tap-room placed under where it had hung. Prisoner was seen by Mr. Polkinhorn to go up the street, on leaving the house; but on search being made, he was found in a few minutes seated comfortably at Brewer's been-shop down the street. - Richard Liddicoat stated, that early in the morning, he found a piece of beef and a goose, lying in a corner, in a back land leading from the main street, by the Calvinistic meeting-house, within ten yards of where prisoner lives, and up the street. - Mr. BENNALLACK addressed the jury for the prisoner, in one of his humourous and effective speeches; and the jury returned a verdict, Not Guilty.

SAMUEL COWLING, 25, was found guilty of stealing a live duck, the property of Mr. Joseph ROUNSEVILLE, farmer, of St. Tudy. The identity of the duck was proved by a peculiar deformity; and it having died since it had been given into the constable's charge, that very careful officer produced it in court, preserved in a glass case, for the inspection of the jury. - Verdict, Guilty.

SAMUEL PHILP, 37, was charged with stealing an axe, the property of John COWLING of St. Teath. The evidence having been partly gone through, it turned out that there were circumstances of doubt as to the proof of the property by the prosecutor, and of unreasonable delay in the conduct of the prosecution; and on these grounds, the Bench considered that the case ought not to go before the jury, and directed a verdict of Acquittal.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 6. (Before J.K. LETHBRIDGE, Esq.,) - MATTHEW CURTIS, 52, pleaded guilty to the charge of stealing a horse, the property of William TREMAIN. In the after part of the day, Mr. Rd. WARNE and Mr. W. SALMON, farmers appeared to give evidence of the prisoner's excellent character for honesty. The latter witness stated his belief that the prisoner had lately been subject to a depression of spirit and mental weakness. He had a wife and 10 children.

JOHN REED, 28, the prisoner who was acquitted yesterday of stealing money from the Steward's office at Trewithen, was now indicted for stealing three sacks, a basket and two iron wedges, the property of Mr. Henry TRETHEWY. The sacks and basket were found at the prisoner's house on the 11th December, by Mr. JORY, the constable of Probus; and the wedges on the 29th, by ROWE, the constable. Mr. Trethewy proved that the property belonged to Mr. HAWKINS, in whom it was laid in a second count(?) and who rented Trewithen farm of his son, a miner. At the death of Sir Christopher Hawkins, Mr. Jno. Hawkins had bought all the dead stock on the farm. Two of the bags were marked Sir C. Hawkins; and the other, J. Hawkins, Esq., and the basket was marked J.H. The Wedges were proved by Edward WRIGHT, the smith, who made them under Mr. Trethewy's directions. The prisoner was discharged from service at Trewithen about Midsummer last. - Guilty.

TRIALS RESUMED - WILLIAM WALTERS DUNN, 23, was charged with stealing a black velveteen jacket, a red plush waistcoat, a pair of trowsers, a pair of gloves, and a handkerchief, the property of Wm. SHORT, a labourer, of St. Stephens by Launceston. The prosecutor, who lived at Newbridge Cottage, was from home at work, on the 14th of October, till five o'clock in the evening; and during his absence, his wife, in the afternoon, after locking the door, went away on business. She returned about six o'clock; and, after a short time, she and her husband found the house had been entered through the window of the bed-room, which was on the same floor as the kitchen, and the several articles had been carried off which have been before described. On the 24th of October, John SMALL, a farmer occupying an estate called West Kitchen, in the parish of Broadwoodwidger, in Devon, was walking through a small plantation there, and saw in a drain concealed a basket, in which were two velveteen jackets, a plush waistcoat, a pair of trowsers, a pair of gloves, and a cloth cap. The basket was carried to Mr. BICKELL, the constable of the parish. Richard DOIDGE, of Broadwoodwidger, on the 24th of October, went in the evening to watch in the plantation; and again early the next morning, when he saw the prisoner go into the plantation with a dog. He saw witness, and ran away and hid himself in a ditch in the moor. John Bickell, the constable, took prisoner in custody, on the 25th of October; and some time afterwards a basket, containing two velvet jackets, &c., was brought to him. The witness produced the articles, which were duly identified. Mr. Bennallack, for the prisoner, contended that there was no case to go to the jury, inasmuch as the venue was wrongly laid in the county of Cornwall, in which county there was no evidence of larceny to affect the prisoner; and that consequently, the prisoner was coram non judice. Mr. PATTISON replied that the evidence of transactions in Devon, was adduced as proof of the prisoner's guilt, in connection with the felony which it was clear had been committed in Cornwall. The case was put to the jury who found the prisoner Guilty. Mr. Bennallack promised to move in arrest of judgment.

JOHN CAREY, 24, was charged with stealing from Redmoor Consolidated Mine, in the parish of Stokeclimsland, a quantity of whim rope, value four shillings. John WALKAM, a man employed at the mine, stated that in consequence of some suspicions, he received directions from Capt. HARPER, and went to the mine about seven o'clock in the evening. On looking into the boiler-house through a hole in the window, he saw a man called Johnson GLANVILLE and the prisoner, putting something into a bag; but witness could not see what, because the steam-pipe interposed between him and them. They then put the bag upon the prisoner's shoulder, and prisoner came out at the engine-house door. Witness joined him, and walked on towards Callington. He asked prisoner what he had in the bag, and he replied rope and trade. Witness asked what he gave a lb. for it; prisoner answered, that was according to quality. When they arrived at the bridge, prisoner said he must drop the bag as it was heavy. He then rested it on the parapet, and went under the bridge. Witness walked on, supposing prisoner would follow; but he did not come on, nor was he seen in Callington afterwards. Witness informed Capt. Harper; and active search was made for both prisoner and Glanville. The next morning the bag was found under the bridge, just by where prisoner had rested it, and it contained the rope in question. Glanville was discharged from the mine in evening, after he had been seen by witness in the boiler-house. Capt. Samuel Harper, managing agent of Redmoor, confirmed a portion of the last witness's testimony, and added the circumstances of his finding the whim-rope beneath the bridge between the mine and Callington. It was a good piece of rope, not half worn. He stated that the prisoner was a travelling rag-man and lodged at Jerry's, in Callington. John GALSWORTHY, working at the mine, saw the rope at the boiler-house on the 7th; and afterwards saw it when it was discovered at the bridge. Was sure it was the same rope. Henry BULLEN, constable of Callington, went to look for prisoner on the evening of the 7th. His wife and child lived with him; and witness at length found him by watching where the child was taken in Plymouth. He said he thought he should have 10 years; and Glanville 7 years transportation. The rope was produced in court, and identified by Goldsworthy and Bullen. Verdict, Guilty.

15 JANUARY 1841, Friday

WILL LOST - #5 REWARD, WHEREAS, the last Will and Testament in Writing of ANTHONY TRIPCONEY, late of the parish of St. Keverne, in the county of Cornwall, Yeoman, deceased, bearing the date on or about the 20th day of June, 1838, is now missing, and is supposed to have been lost within the parish of Saint Keverne aforesaid, on the 6th day of February last, and shortly after the Executors and Executrix had been sworn in proof thereof by Commission from the Archdeaconry Court of Cornwall, which Commission, being attached thereto, was lost therewith; Notice is Hereby Given, that any one bringing the said Will, or giving information thereof, whereby the same can be obtained, to Mr. Preston WALLIS, Market-street, Bodmin, the Proctor of the Executors and Executrix, or to Mr. Peter COCK, of Helstone, their Solicitor, will receive a REWARD of FIVE POUNDS, in addition to their reasonable expenses, and any one who shall be found to have held and suppressed the said Will after this notice, will be prosecuted. This advertisement is inserted by the direction of the Archdeaconry Court of Cornwall, prior to admitting a Copy of the said Will to Probate. PRESTON WALLIS, Proctor, Market-street, Bodmin, January 7th, 1841

St. Austell Classical and Commercial Academy Boarders Limited to Ten Mr. PHILP, in returning thanks to his numerous Friends for their kind and liberal support, begs to announce the RE-OPENING of his SCHOOL on Tuesday, January 19th, 1841.French, by a native.Hawthorne Cottage, December 28, 1841

ST. AUSTELL NEW MARKET, The COMMITTEE appointed for making the necessary arrangements for the ERECTION of a NEW MARKET, in the town of St. Austell, in the county of Cornwall, are ready to receive offers for the loan of # 4,000 on the security of the Tolls of the said Market of interest, on which will be paid yearly or half yearly at the option of the parties. Communications stating the amount and rate of interest, are requested to be addressed "The St. Austell New Market Committee," under cover to Messrs. COODE, SONS, and SHILSON, or to Mr. Thoas. DREW, Honorary Secretary. St. Austell, Jan 13th, 1841

CORNWALL AGRICULTURAL ASSOCIATION, At a SPECIAL GENERAL MEETING of the Subscribers to this Association, held at the Town-hall, Truro, on Wednesday the 13th instant, the Right Hon. The Earl of Falmouth in the chair, It was Resolved, That after this notice, all the Sheep and breeding Cattle intended to be exhibited at the next Annual Meeting for the Premiums, with the exception of those that have, or may have, the prevailing epidemic, shall have been fed entirely on grass, hay, turnips, potatoes, or other green vegetable food, and that any person claiming the exemption must send a declaration to that effect, to W.F. KARKEEK, Secretary, Truro, January 14, 1841

PEREMPTORY SALE, To be SOLD by AUCTION, on Thursday, the 28th day of January instant, at Five o'clock in the afternoon, at the WHITE HART HOTEL, St. Austell, kept by Mr. Lyon, the undermentioned VALUABLE PROPERTY
LOT 1 - For the remainder of a term of 70 years, of which 60 are unexpired, all those three newly erected and convenient COTTAGES, situate at the head of High-cross street, in the town of St. Austell, together with the Courilages and Gardens, attached to the same, late in the occupation of Mrs. James MERIFIELD and others.
LOT 2 - For the remainder of a term of 99 years, determinable on the death of a healthy life aged about 26 years, Eight DWELLING HOUSES and an excellent Store-room, situate at Kiln Lane, St. Austell, and now in the occupation of Walter REYNOLDS and others.
LOT 3 - For the remainder of a term of 50 years, determinable on the deaths of two good lives, all those LIME KILNS, Yard and Two Cottages, situate at London Prentice, near St. Austell, and late in the occupation of Mr. James MERIFIELD and his under tenants.
LOT 4 - For the remainder of a term of 90 years, determinable on the deaths of three good lives, aged respectively 34, 32, and 20 years, with a perpetualright of renewal, all those valuable LIME KILNS, MALT HOUSE, extensive Yard, Buildings, and PLOT of GROUND, situate near St. Austell town, and now in the occupation of Mr. W. MERIFIELD, Auctioneer.
LOT 5 - 20-54ths of the Smack "GLEANER" of the Port of Fowey, ROWETT, master - Burthen per Register 43 tons and 5-94ths, of a ton, but will carry 50 tons. This vessel may be inspected at Point, where she is now laying.
The above property will be put up as numbered, or in smaller lots if more convenient to purchasers at the time of sale. For viewing the property application may be made to Mr. W. Merifield, at St. Austell, and further information may be obtained on application toMr. H.O. BULLMORE, Solicitor, Falmouth, Dated, January 12th, 1841

WILD FOWL, During the late severe weather, vast numbers of wild fowl have made their appearance in the neighbourhood of Bude, many of which have fallen victims to the wily sportsman. Swans, geese, ducks, wigeons, teal, &c., in all their variety, have been abundant.

SCHOOL TREAT, On Wednesday last, the children belonging to the National Sunday and day-school, at St. Austell, were regaled with the old English fare of roast beef and plum pudding, the gift of Sir J.S.G. SAWLE, Bart., of Penrice. Each child was also provided with half a pint of beer, and drank the health of the worthy donor, with three hearty cheers. After the dinner, they were suitably addressed by the vicar of the parish, the Rev. F. TODD, and separated highly pleased with their fare.

WESLEYAN MISSIONS, On Wednesday se'nnight, a public Missionary tea meeting was held in the Wesleyan Chapel, St. Ewe, which was respectably and numerously attended. After tea was over, which was gratuitously provided by several kind ladies and friends, the meeting was addressed by the Revds. J. FLETCHER, STURGES, OSBORN, and VERRAN. A lively interest was excited in behalf of the Heathen world, and the collection exceeded that of any former year, - a proof of the growing interest felt in this noble cause.

GRATIFYING TESTIMONIAL, On Thursday, the 31st ult., a dinner was given by the yeomen and others of Kilkhampton, to the Rev. J. DAVIS. As a mark of his parishioners' esteem during the 36 years in which he has been their rector, he was presented with a handsome silver cake basket and coffee pot. At the dinner, which took place at the London Inn, Mr. Matthew COLE presided, and in presenting the plate to the rector he expressed the high regard and esteem in which that Rev. Gentleman was held. In the evening all those who dined at the Inn were invited by the worthy Rector and his Lady to the Parsonage house, where tea was provided for them, and the proceedings closed in a most delightful manner. On the same day, about 300 labourers and their wives were regaled with beef and plum pudding, and about #70 worth of clothing, given by Lord CARTERET, was distributed by the Rector to the poor.

PROMOTION, We understand that our townsman, Lieut. POLWHELE, R.N., is appointed first Lieutenant of H.M.S. "Powerful," of 84 guns.

THE BEAM MINE, We understand that this mine, in the parishes of St. Austell and Roche, is to be set to work immediately, by Matthew MOYLE, Esq., of Chacewater, and some gentlemen of St. Austell and neighbourhood. A numerous and respectable meeting of the adventurers was held at the Queen's Head Inn, St. Austell, on Tuesday last, when it was unanimously agreed to erect an engine on that part of the sett called Good Fortune, on King's Hill, near Hennsbarrow. It is well known, adds our correspondent, that Beam tin is some of the best in the county, and that upwards of #450,000 worth of it was sold by the late proprietors, Messrs. Rashleigh, Williams, and Co. Considering the depressed state of business in the neighbourhood, it is a very desirable object to see all classes reap the benefit of a productive mine.

FIRE, On Friday evening last, about six o'clock, a fire was discovered to have broken out in one of the Bed rooms at the dwelling house of Mr. Wm. ALLEN, wine merchant, Penzance, but not before the whole room was in a complete blaze. By very great exertion, however, on the part of Mr. Allen and others, and a plentiful and timely supply of water, it was providentially confined to the room in which it broke out. It is not known how it originated, but it is supposed to have been occasioned by a park from a candle falling on the bed. We understand that the damage is estimated at about #30, and that Mr. Allen is insured.

BODMIN, Within the last week, the weather has been very severe in this neighbourhood, and the roads, owing to frost coming on after a thaw, have been almost impassable. Several severe accidents had happened in the town. A Mrs. GRAINGER, an elderly lady, had her thigh broken, and hip dislocated by a fall; a woman of the name of SEATLE had her leg broken, and two boys had their arms broken last Saturday last; and on Tuesday night, one of the horses of the Exeter mail, in coming down the street, fell, and was so severely injured that it died the following morning.

MELANCHOLY ACCIDENT, On Thursday, the 7th instant, as a man named Richard BENNETTS was about to leave his labour, in Balleswidden mine, he missed his footing, and fell down a winze 10 fathoms, to the level below. The poor fellow broke his leg, and received some other very serious injuries; but we are happy to add he is likely to recover.

CENTRAL CRIMINAL COURT, On Friday last, James STEPHENS, late of Alternun, in this county, was indicted for stealing, whilst employed in the General Port-office as a letter carrier, a letter containing a Bank note value #5; but after hearing the case, the jury returned a verdict of Not Guilty.The prisoner was again placed at the bar on another charge of stealing a letter containing a gold medal of Charles the 10th of France, of the value of #10.10s. A piece of gold, of the same weight within a gram of the medal, but which had been hammered, was found in the prisoner's possession. The evidence of his guilt was, however, considered insufficient by the jury, who returned a verdict of Not Guilty.

TRURO POLICE, On Wednesday last, Ann PASCOE was committed to Bodmin for one month's hard labour, for being drunk and disorderly, and behaving in a riotous and indecent manner.

CORONER'S INQUEST, On Saturday last, an inquest was held at Ponsanooth, before J. CARLYON, Esq., coroner, on the body, or, to speak more correctly, the fragments of the body (for the poor fellow was literally blown to pieces) of John MARTIN. From the evidence, it appeared that the deceased, who had been employed at the Kennall Gunpowder Mills for the previous eight weeks, was engaged there, on Friday morning last, in removing some powder from the glossing mill to the sizing house, where it had to be put through another process to get it to its full strength. He had been accustomed to that kind of work, and was performing it in the usual way, when, about seven o'clock, he was seen to go into the glossing mill to bring out some more powder, and presently afterwards the mill was blown up in the air with a tremendous explosion, which was heard for many miles around, and shook the houses a considerable distance off. Fortunately there was no other person in the mill at the time. The head of the deceased was discovered about a quarter of a mile from the spot, and other parts of his body were afterwards collected from different places. He had no fire or light with him at the time the unfortunate occurrence took place, and the cause of the explosion could not be accounted for. Verdict - Accidental Death.

On the following Monday, Mr. Carlyon held another inquest at Redruth, on the body of William GOLDSWORTHY, a lad ten years of age, who was incautiously setting off some wetted powder - a black devil - when a spark ignited some dry powder which he had in his pocket, and he was so severely burnt he did not survive the injuries he received 48 hours. Verdict, Accidental Death.

An inquest was held on Wednesday, the 6th inst., by William HICHENS, Esq., on the body of Catherine BO[ar]LACE, who was found by her husband on the floor of the kitchen of her dwelling house on the 3rd instant, in a state of insensibility, and died on the following morning. Verdict, natural death.

On Thursday, the 7th inst., an inquest was held by Mr. Hichens, at St. Just in Penwith, on the body of Peter WALLIS, a child about three years old, who accidentally set fire to his clothes on the preceding Monday, in the absence of his mother from the house, and was so dreadfully burnt that he died on the following day. Verdict accordingly.

On Tuesday last, Mr. Hichens held an inquest at Phillack, on the body of William WILLIAMS, a child about five years old, who was left by his mother on the 5th inst., with two other younger children in the house, whilst she went a short distance only, for some coals; and in her absence set fire to his clothes, and was so severely burnt that he died on the 10th. Verdict, Accidental Death.

Since these sessions, Joseph HAMLEY, Esq., coroner of the Eastern Division of the county, has held no less than three inquests on children, who have been burnt to death. One in the parish of Tintagel, one in the parish of Liskeard, and the other at St. Ervan. It appeared in each case the children had only been left for a short time; by some accident their clothes caught fire; and though apparently they were but slightly burnt, the shock was so great that death very shortly ensued. Verdicts of accidental death were returned.

Loss of the "Thames", SCILLY, Jan. 5., LOSS OF THE "THAMES," STEAMER, AND FIFTY SEVEN PERSONS! Yesterday morning, about six o'clock, the "Thames," steamer, bound from Dublin for Falmouth, with goods and passengers, struck on a rock off St. Agnes, called Jackey's rock, which lies between the islets CREBAWITHEN and ROSEVEAR. There was a storm of wind and hail at the time, which rendered it impossible to distinguish the islands; and it appears that, although the crew had seen the lighthouse, they mistook it for that of the Longships. As soon as they perceived their danger, they made signals of distress, by setting off blue-lights; and, as early as possible, several boats proceeded from St. Agnes and St. Mary's, with the view of rendering assistance, although at the imminent hazard of the persons engaged; for the sea was awfully turbulent, and the hail and snow showers were incessant. The sufferings and agony of those on board the ill-fated vessel, may be imagined, but cannot be detailed. Some of them endeavoured to escape in the vessel's boats, but these were swamped immediately and all on board perished! Only one of the Island-boats (formerly a whaler) could get near the wreck, and she succeeded in saving three women only, but the whole number of persons on board (including captain, crew, and passengers) was sixty!

Further particulars, On the following day, the boats were out again near the scene of the melancholy disaster, and, having had some previous intelligence of a raft having been seen near Rosevear, they proceeded there, and found one poor fellow still alive, whom they brought off. They also picked up eight dead bodies (one, a woman) who were brought to St. Mary's, for interment.

Another account - St. Mary's, January 7, 1841, We have had a most awful shipwreck, such as never, I suppose, happened on our shores before. The "Thames," Dublin steamer, bound for Falmouth and London, struck on the Western Rocks about a mile to the west of St. Agnes, about five on Monday morning last, and but four persons were saved out of, as near as can be ascertained, 65 that were on board. The survivors are a Miss MORRIS, a young lady passenger, two stewardesses, and a seaman named Edward KEARON. The three females were taken off by a small row boat from St. Agnes. Unfortunately, all the large boats were aground at the time, or many, if not all, might have been saved. The man was thrown ashore on the islet of Rosevear, from a raft, on which were four others, who perished. On this small isle, this poor fellow remained all the night, until Tuesday morning, when he was taken off, and preserved himself from perishing in the cold, on this uninhabited spot, by knocking in the head of a cask of porter that was washed up on the rock, emptying it, and getting into it. Ten corpses were also found, nine men and one female, who were buried yesterday. It appears the St. Agnes light was taken for the Longships. The vessel went to pieces about the middle of the day. The weather was dreadfully rough, and the sea about the rocks terrific. Our life-boat, and two other boats, went to St. Agnes; but no further. The small boat that took off the three women was obliged to keep under the shelter of Rosevear until the large boat came to tow them home. They could not possibly return to the wreck afterwards, although all the poor creatures were on the quarter deck anxiously expecting them. The boat was, at this time, under water, and the sea became worse very suddenly. The St. Agnes people ran the risk of their lives; their friends at home were frantic with grief, never expecting to see them return from so far to leeward, and no place where they could possibly land.

The account of this dreadful catastrophe in the GLOBE states as follows: "When the vessel was discovered in her perilous situation by the islanders, their boats were aground, but with great efforts they succeeded in launching a whale-boat through the breakers, and getting her under the stern of the "Thames." The commander, Captain GRAY, insisted on the females being first hoisted therein; and unfortunately, as soon as a lady and two stewardesses had been placed there, the boat broke adrift, and drove off the land. This was perceived by a sailing-boat, which took her in tow, and succeeded, with great risk, in towing her to the shore in safety. By this time, the wind increased almost to a hurricane, which rendered it impossible for any other boat to approach the vessel. Captain Gray then formed a raft, on which a great many of the crew got, but was almost immediately dashed against the rocks, and all the poor fellows thereon met a watery grave, with the exception of one man, who was miraculously thrown on a perpendicular rock, where he remained till the following day, when he was rescued in an exhausted state. The vessel became a complete wreck, and the remainder of the crew perished. Very little of the cargo is saved."

"Great anxiety is naturally felt in the city and elsewhere, respecting the names of the passengers who have met with so melancholy an end by the above catastrophe, and we have made every endeavour to get a list of them. But we have not succeeded, as the only means of information which could have supplied the names, namely, the "way-bill," has been lost with the vessel, and this is the only intimation the London agents are in the habit of getting in the ordinary course of business. So that until the news of the wreck shall have been heard in Dublin, and a list of passengers sent to London, no information can be supplied relating thereto."

(We are informed that the Rev. George Woodley, of Scilly, is about to publish an authentic narrative of all the circumstances connected with this melancholy event.)

CORNWALL EPIPHANY SESSIONS

Wednesday, Jan. 6, 1841 (concluded from our last number)

Richard EDY, 17, was charged with having feloniously assaulted Ann HAWKEN, of Lanlivery, with intent, &c. The child was only five years of age, and the court refused to enter into the case. The prisoner was therefore found not guilty; he received a reprimand from the Chairman, who said that if the child had been older, and the case had been gone into, he had no doubt that he would have been found guilty, and would then have received two years' imprisonment. The prisoner was then discharged.

Wm. DEACON, 45, was charged with stealing at Trerulefoot, in St. Germans, a piece of mutton, the property of Wm. MULLIS. It appeared that the prosecutor was travelling with some mutton in panniers on horseback, and that he left his horse outside a public house while he went in for some refreshment. Shortly afterwards, the prisoner was seen by JOHNS, the turnpike gate keeper at Trerale, to go into a field for some mutton, and to cut it up. The witness spoke to him, and the prisoner then went away, and the mutton was afterwards found in a "crawl" at Poll Martin, a farm where the prisoner worked, hid under some straw. The prisoner was seen, by another witness, going towards the crawl. Guilty. Two month's hard labor.

Richard MINARDS, 21, was charged with stealing a brass pan, the property of Wm. STANTAN, of Liskeard. The prosecutor is a carrier from Liskeard to Torpoint. On the 25th of November, he left to go to Torpoint; the previous to leaving, he saw in his yard a large brass pan which he kept for washing potatoes. The day after, the pan was seen by his daughter; and about half-past five in the afternoon, the prisoner was observed near the house by two persons, going in the direction of Stantan's yard, and he was also seen by a boy named SMITH, in the employ of the prosecutor, enter the yard and come out with the pan under his arm. The prisoner attempted to prove an alibi by calling a man named Richard COSSENDINE, who stated that he was working for the prisoner's brother-in-law on the night in question from five o'clock till seven, during which time the prisoner was there and assisted him. On cross-examination, the witness admitted that he had formerly been convicted of a felony but, as a matter of course, declared that he was "as innocent as a child unborn." The witness was supported by the prisoner's brother-in-law, the keeper of one of those reputable dens of thieves, which are usually called mumpers' lodging houses, or cadgers' halls, who further stated that the prisoner was at his house till he went to bed, which was at half-past nine. The jury found the prisoner Guilty. Six months' hard labor.

Thomas WROATH, jun., 17, was charged with having stolen a brass bearing and a brass valve, the property of George Dac[?] PATERSON, Esquire, of Truro. Mr. SMITH stated the case, observing that the prisoner was indicted for stealing the articles in question belonging to Capt. Paterson, who was a gentleman that had lately come to reside at Truro; and having invented an ingenious improvement for turning, he found it necessary to purchase a steam-engine, and to employ a great number of persons. Among the persons that he took into his employ was the prisoner, who was a whitesmith. Circumstances arose which induced the prosecutor to have a warrant, and a constable went to the prisoner's father's house to see whether any property could be found there. They went into the prisoner's bed-room, and there found a box of which the prisoner had the key. In that box there was another box also locked. This was opened, and the articles in question were found there. These were proved to belong to the steam-engine, and were sworn to as the property of the prosecutor. Guilty; recommended to mercy on account of previous good character. Six weeks' hard labor.

Susannah ROWE, 33, was charged with stealing a woollen plaid shawl, from the shop of Messrs. BODY, drapers, of Callington. It appeared that the shawl was lying on the counter in the shop of the prosecutors, and that the prisoner went to purchase some articles there, but did not buy a shawl. Shortly after she left, the shawl was missed, and a constable was sent after the prisoner, in whose possession it was found. Guilty; the prosecutor recommended her to mercy. Two months' hard labor, 11 days of which in solitary confinement.

James NICHOLLS, 19, pleaded Guilty to stealing four lasts for making girls' shoes, the property of John THOMAS, his master, of Camborne. The prisoner was further charged with stealing three fowls, the property of Joseph JENNINGS, of Camborne, to which the prisoner pleaded Not Guilty, and as no evidence was offered, the prisoner, on this charge was acquitted. Mr. Thomas recommended the boy to mercy. Three months' hard labor, 14 days of which in solitary confinement.

John VIAN, 21, was charged with having stolen a silk handkerchief, the property of John GOUDGE, of Liskeard. The parties both worked at the Fowey Consols. On the 9th of October, the prosecutor went under ground, and having left his clothes in the changing house he missed, on his return, a silk handkerchief from the pocket, and did not again see it till the 7th of November, when he saw it upon the prisoner's neck. The prisoner said that he bought it off a stranger, and offered prosecutor 6d. to say nothing about it. Guilty. Fourteen days' hard labor.

William TILLEY, 35, was charged with stealing a brush, the property of Thomas COATH, of Liskeard. In this case, the prisoner was one of a class of vagrants who wander about from place to place, without any visible means of gaining a livelihood. On the 11th of November, he went to the prosecutor, who is a joiner, carpenter, and painter, and called himself a turner, and begged for work. Mr. COATH gave him some work the next morning, but on that evening the prisoner took a brush to Mr. William SIBLEY, and after telling him a piteous tale, induced him to lend him a shilling upon it, promising that he would call and pay for it on the following evening. On the 15th, witness gave information to the prosecutor, and the prisoner was apprehended. Guilty. There was another indictment against the prisoner, upon which, however, he was not tried, charging him with stealing a brass candlestick, the property of John PARKYN, of Liskeard. Three months' hard labor.

Eliza LOBB, 20, a good-looking member of the fraternity yelep'd "unfortunates," was charged with having stolen three sovereigns, a half sovereign, and two half crowns, the property of John JANE, a flour dealer, of St. Neot. Mr. JOHN stated the case for the prosecution, and called John JANE, who said that he came to Bodmin on the 15th of December, and met the prisoner in the street, and accompanied her to the Eight Bells, where they remained for about three quarters of an hour. After she left, he missed a bag from his breast pocket in which was the money, and immediately gave information to the constables, who went in pursuit of her. Mr. William HAWKIN, draper, stated that on the same evening the prisoner came to his shop, about half-past seven o'clock, and bought a Tuscan bonnet, three yards of ribbon, three May flowers, a merino cloak, a shawl, a boa, a gauze veil, stockings, a pair of worsted gloves, and other articles for which she paid #2, 15s., with two sovereigns and a half sovereign, and some silver. Nicholas HAWKIN, a constable of Bodmin, stated that he apprehended the prisoner about half-past nine o'millwrightlock on the evening of the robbery. She had one pound one, in silver, and twopence half-penny in copper. She then had on most of the things named as having been purchased by the last witness. She was taken to the room where she had been with the prosecutor, and after she had been searched, the room was locked. On the constables again going into the room, the bag was found near the spot where she was searched. While the search was going on, the prisoner feigned a great deal of modesty, and kept moving about, during which witness believed she dropped the bag. The bag was produced and claimed by the prosecutor. John LAMPIER, another constable, said that when the prisoner was in custody, she told him that when she turned over in bed in the morning she said she would do something today that should cause her to be transported, as, perhaps, that would be the means of saving her soul, because she was tired of leading the life that she was going on now. Witness said "who ever did it, it was a quick job." and she said "it was a quick job; I took from his pocket three sovereigns, a half sovereign, and three half-crowns." Guilty. The Chairman ordered the prosecutor not to be allowed his personal expenses. The prisoner is an old offender, having been three times before tried for similar offences, but she had always contrived to evade the vigilance of her victims, and escaped either through the flimsy cobwebs of the law, which could not hold her, or the deficiency of proof on the part of her prosecutors. Altogether, she had been in gaol seven times, and it seems doubtful whether her moments of repentance, originating in "a turn in bed," will be sufficient to make her avoid her old practices. The draper of whom she bought her finery, described her as being at the time of her visit to her shop a person of steady deportment, and conducting herself like a respectable servant, by which means she excited in his mind not the slightest suspicion. Twelve months' hard labor.

Philippa FLETCHER, 65, pleaded Guilty to having stolen a quantity of potatoes, the property of Walter LAWRY. A former conviction was put in, from which it appeared that in 1831 the prisoner had been convicted of felony, and received punishment. Six months' hard labor, and one month of that in solitary confinement.

JAMES JENNINGS, 28, was charged with stealing 10 lbs. weight of brass, 10 lbs. of copper, and 10 lbs. of lead, being brass bearings and one copper drain, the property of Edmund TURNER, Esq., M.P. It appeared from the evidence, that the prisoner had been employed for some years to look after Coosbean paper mill, in the parish of Kenwyn, and that on the 18th of last month, he saw a person names Thomas JOSE coming by the mill, and asked him if he bought old brass and copper. Jose, who is a sort of dealer in marine stores, replied that he did, and the prisoner then went in through the gate towards the mill, and shortly returned with the articles in question, which he sold for 10s. 6d., nine shillings of which he received there, and the prisoner called for the other 1s. 6d. at Jose's house. A millwright, named John ENDELIN, proved that similar things to those stolen were now missing from the mill, and that the things produced exactly fitted, but he, as well as Jose, seemed to give his evidence with very great reluctance. The robbery was discovered by Mr. ROWE, a constable of Truro, whose active habits have for many years been a terror to evil doers, and a source of great satisfaction to the honest part of the Cornish community. The case was fully proved, and the prisoner, in spite of Mr. Bennallack's eloquence, was found Guilty. Mr. ROWE gave him a good character up to the commission of this robbery. Nine months' hard labor, and one month of that in solitary confinement.

Jane DOLMAN, 33, was charged with having stolen from the person of Charles VOSPER a purse, containing #6. 11s. 6d. The prosecutor was a butcher of Launceston, and on Thursday, the 24th of Dec., attended Tavistock market. On leaving there, about half-past six in the evening, he counted #6. 11. 6d. into his purse, and put 2s. loose in his pocket. About a mile out of Launceston, he took the coach outside to Milton, where he got off, and paid the coachman a shilling out of his purse. He then rode inside as far as the Bennett's Arms, about four miles. He was seated next to the prisoner, and John VOSPER, his brother, was opposite. At the Bennett's Arms, he got out and walked on; and after he had proceeded about half a mile, he found his purse was gone. He proceeded to Launceston, and in the evening the prisoner was apprehended at the Bull, and searched. There was found upon her #6. 11s. 6 1/2 d., but not in the same proportions of gold and silver as prosecutor had lost. She was then taken to the clink; and afterwards, the constable returned to the Bull, where they found prosecutor's purse, under the seat which prisoner had occupied. At the clink, the prisoner promised the constable #2 if he would persuade young Vosper not to go against her, observing that if he did she should be sure to be lagged. Among the money, there was a particular shilling which prosecutor said he had remarked at Tavistock. The shilling was produced in court, with the other silver; and after some considerable time, it was picked out by the prosecutor. On the part of the defendant, however, it was urged that the appearance of the shilling presented nothing peculiar, but a greater brightness, as might be found among many purses of money. It was also shown that the prosecutor had drunk freely during the day, himself admitting that he could no more tell how many pints of beer he had taken than how many miles there were from here to France. It was also shown that he had fallen once; and the inference was raised that he had fallen more than once, and that he had thus lost his purse. Verdict, Not Guilty.

CAUTION TO CONSTABLES, In this case, no fewer than three constables of Launceston gave evidence; and, it appearing to the Bench that one of them, TICKELL, had unnecessarily put himself forward as a witness, the Chairman expressed his disappointment of such conduct, and refused to allow his expenses.

Richard JULIFFE, 21, was charged with stealing a sack on the 12th of November, the property of John Penhallow PETERS, Esq. The prisoner was convicted, he having himself pointed out to the witness who had him in charge the place where the sack was concealed. In his defence, it was shown in depreciation of this evidence, that the witness had said to the prisoner he had better tell where the sack was, as he might then get free, and they might make it up. But the court was of the opinion that though the confession itself was not receivable, the acts and facts proved by the witness were so. After the prisoner had been found guilty, a previous conviction and imprisonment for stealing a duck was proved against him. On his leaving the court, his young wife, a respectable looking woman, who had been anxiously awaiting the result of her husband's trial, sprung towards him and kissed him; and after he was taken to the cell below the court, she remained kneeling and weeping bitterly at the iron railing. On the following morning, the Chairman in passing the sentence, feelingly alluded to the affectionate anxiety of the wife, and stated that he had been informed she had been confined of her first child, on the night after her husband's conviction. 12 months' hard labor; 11 days solitary.

WARRANT of EJECTMENT - Hercules PASCOE, apparently about 18 years old, was indicted for assaulting John PEARCE, a constable of Kea, in the execution of a warrant of ejectment, under the Act of the last Session of Parliament. The warrant was issued by Mr. COLLINS, Capt. WIGHTMAN, and Capt. KEMPE, County Magistrates, on the application of Edward BULL, of Gwennap, who had stated that he had let to Hercules PASCOE, (father of defendant), a tenement, at Kellewerris, at the rent of 16. 16s; and that the tenancy was determined on the 29th of September, by notice to quit, given on the 25th of March last; and on the 30th of September, notice was given by the landlord, of his intention to apply for a writ of ejectment, notwithstanding which Pascoe refused to give up possession. The justices on this issued their warrant to enter by force, if needful, on the premises, and to eject any person who might resist the possession of Edward BULL. Bills had been preferred against the father, and other members of the family, but were ignored by the Grand Jury. In consequence of this warrant, Pearce the constable, accompanied by Capt. TREVETHAN, Mr. Michael MORCOM, and Francis HOCKIN, constable of Kenwyn, went to Pascoe's house, read the warrant, and demanded possession, at the same time telling the elder Pascoe he had better do things comfortable, and surrender quietly. But Hercules said he did not care for a magistrate's notice, and should not give up quiet possession. The constable's party then proceeded to put out the Pascoes with force; the defendant being the first so ejected. There were about 25 persons in the house at this time; and the number shortly increased to 50. Old Hercules took a poker and threatened to cut down the first man who should attempt to put him out. The Pascoes and their friends then went up stairs, as to their strong hold; and at the head of the narrow stairs, armed with pokers, shovels, bars, and legs of chairs, commanded this important pass, exclaiming that the first man who attempted to force it should die, or they, the defenders, would. A bar of iron, which had but a few minutes previously been seen in defendant's hand, was thrust through the floor of the chamber into the under room, and struck a constable, Pearse. Pearse then went to Chacewater, and saw Mr. TURNER, a magistrate, and afterwards returned to Pascoe's, repeating his demand of quiet possession, which "Old Harker" again denied, swearing that he would rather be carried out than surrender. The defendant and others of the family were still present, armed with their different weapons, and many stones taken from the walls upstairs were thrown on the constable and his party. The constable obtained a ladder to get in at the chamber window; but the ladder was immediately caught in by the Pascoes. The constable's forces shortly afterwards retired; as he would not have attempted to go up the stairs, if he had been offered #100. The execution of the writ was thereby effectually resisted; and the people gave three cheers. On the part of the defendant, it appeared in cross-examination, and was urged by Mr. SMITH in addressing the jury, that he had acted under a sense of duty to his parents, seeing his mother put out, and the same attempted on his father; and also that the father and family, strengthened by the opinion of Mr. HAMBLYN, a respectable grocer of Kea, and by the advice of other parties, had believed that they had a right to a portion of the premises, and that they were justified in the resistance by which they asserted that right. Verdict, Guilty of the assault on a constable in the execution of his duty. The Jury, however, recommended the defendant to the mercy of the Court. Sentence, two months' imprisonment.

A RIOTOUS PARTY, William DINCH, 50, Thomas DINCH, 19, Robert DINCH, 24, Elizabeth DINCH, 18, and Louisa JANE, 24, were indicted for a riot and assault on Nicholas BENNALLACK, Nicholas BASSETT, Jane HOOPER, and Elizabeth MOUNTSTEPHENS TINNEY. The prosecutrix in this case was Mrs. TINNEY, of the Blue Anchor Inn, in St. Enoder, and the proprietor of that and some adjoining property; to a portion of which it appeared that the elder Dinch asserted a claim. This appears to have originated in a sort of Montague and Capulet quarrel between the families, which, on the occasion to which the indictment refers, broke out into action under the following circumstances. On the 7th of September, Mrs. Tinney, having carried her corn, gave a feast to her workmen and servants, at which the nut-brown bowl seems to have gone its rounds very freely, and to have induced its usual effects. About eleven o'clock, Nicholas BASSETT, the ostler, after turning some cows out of the clover, with Nicholas Bennallack, being bent on mischievous fun, tapped at Wm. JANE's window, and inquired of Louisa JANE if her sweetheart, Robert DINCH, was there, adding that he must come down at once to shoe Mr. George ANDREW's horse. Bassett also used some insulting expressions towards Louisa Jane, with reference to Robert Dinch, and to her conduct generally as a virtuous maiden, in which character it appeared from all the evidence, there was not the slightest grounds for impeachment. Bassett received in return for his insults, the outpourings of a chamber utensil. Presently afterwards, the Dinches came out in the street; and their anger was greatly increased, when it was found that there was no horse to shoe, but that the story about Mr. George Andrew's horse was false. Robert and Thomas followed Bassett to the stable-door, and there knocked him down, and kicked him senseless; from the effects of which he was in bed a day and a half, and unable to work for a week, and was still sore under the arm. Bennallack, going to the help of Bassett, was also knocked down; as was also Jane Hooper, a servant at the Blue Anchor, who went out to persuade Bassett to go in doors. Robert Dinch struck Jane Hooper twice in the face, striking her down, making her nose bleed, and giving her a pain in the head which she had felt ever since. Mrs. Tinney came out in consequence of the assault, and stood between the parties saying "Don't strike the man any more at your peril." Robert Dinch hit her on the right shoulder, and knocked her down in her passage, and then kicked her on the ground; the old Dinch crying out,"D..n her, where is she? I will have her blood before I die!" Robert Dinch said to Mrs. Tinney, "D..n ye; I'll kick ye to hell." From the treatment Mrs. Tinney received, she stated that she was two days in bed. She had three wounds on her ancle[sic], and one on the neck of the foot, and was unable for a fortnight to put on anything but a large slipper. The wounds did not heal for two months. She believed the treatment she received was in consequence of a grudge the Dinches owed her about some water. All the defendants were present, taking one side. After the case for the prosecution had been heard, Mr. BENNALLACKapplied for the immediate discharge of the two young women against whom nothing at all had been shown, with a view to making them his own witnesses. The Chairman said there was no evidence against the women; but as all the other witnesses had been ordered out of Court, the Bench, in the exercise of the discretion with which it was entrusted, refused to admit the women as witnesses. Mr. Bennallack then, on a point of law, contended that the first count of the indictment, charging the defendants with riot, could not be sustained, as there were only four persons present at the commencement of the disturbance. The first count was therefore thrown over, and thedefence was made against the charge of assault. Mr. Bennallack contended that Bassett and Bennallack were rightly served, in the drubbing given them, for the trick they had played off upon Robert Dinch, and for attempting to interfere with what the learned advocate termed his 'vested interest' in Louisa Jane; and with reference to Mrs. Tinney, he sought to establish a charge of provocation on her part also. It was shown in the cross-examination of the witnesses for the prosecution, that there had been disputes between Mrs. Tinney and the Dinches about their rights; and that Mrs. Tinney had locked up the pumps in the village. On this Mr. Bennallack launched out into an invective, in his inimitable style of oratory, against such course of conduct; and, with much feeling, extolled the praises of water, that 'premium mobile' of all things, which our first father, Adam, lived upon, and many other strong men. It was true, some chose to dash it with a little brandy; but what of that? (laughter) My poor client can't get a drop of water to cool his tongue, scorched by his employment as a Vulcan. The poor fellow is shut out from that essential ingredient of human virtue by the Lady of the Lake. (laughter).It was also admitted that Mrs. Tinney had said on the evening in question, to Robert Dinch, "I'll forgive you all that is past, if you'll fight my servant, Nicholas Bassett," at the same time patting Nicholas on the back to get up his pluck - or, as Mr. Bennallack more classically and delicately observed in his question to the witness, mulleter manus imposuens. The witnesses for the defence stated that Bennallack and Bassett were both very tipsy on the evening in question; and that a lad had been driven home from the Blue Anchor drunk, in a wheelbarrow. About three quarters of an hour after Bassett had knocked at Jane's door, all the defendants and the other parties were out in the road, and Mrs. Tinney among them, walking to and again, with her hands uplifted, and saying to one and the other, "Strike me, strike me." Mrs. Dinch came to put her husband home, and took him by the arm, her sons, Robert and William, accompanying them. As they were walking homeward, Mrs. Tinney ran up and struck Mrs. Dinch in the face, and kicked her, and then ran away to her own door. Robt. Dinch ran after her, aiming to strike her; and Mrs. Tinney was either knocked down, or she fell. On Mrs. Tinney's first coming out, it was said she accused the Dinches of insulting her servants, and said they had no business where they were standing, for it was her side of the road. Jenifer HOOPER then went forth and struck Robert Dinch in the face. (The witness here amid the laughter of the Court readily adopted Mr. Bennallack's epithet, amazonian, in application to Miss Hooper; though it appeared that he had no knowledge of its meaning, farther than that it was calling hard names.) Robert Dinch then put up his hand and shoved her away. Mrs. Tinney then challenged her servants to fight any of the Dinches; and several blows passed between Robert Dinch and Bassett. Mrs. Tinney said she would fight any woman in the place; and there was a great huzzaing, and crying of "Mrs. Tinney forever." (loud laughter). The witness MANHIER stated the Dinches were very quiet, inoffensive people, and an excellent character was given them by Mr. CLEMOW, Mr. LANGDON, and Mr. John POLKINHORN. The jury found Robert Dinch Guilty of an assault on Mrs. Tinney; and acquitted all the other defendants. The Court sentenced Robert Dinch to Two months' imprisonment.

HOUSEBREAKING, Thomas GILBERT, 18, was charged with having broken and entered the dwelling-house of John EGGFORD, of Stokeclimsland, on the night of the 8th of November, and with stealing certain sums of money, amounting to #3. 15s. 1 1/2 d. [Eggford lives at Tidwell, and keeps a cider house. On Sunday, the 8th of November, Gilbert was in the cider house with another young man from 3 to 5. Eggford and his wife locked the door, and left the house about six. They went to the Baptist meeting, then went to a "christening house," and returned home at eleven. When they arrived, he found three pence missing from a drawer, and something else missing on the stairs. He came downstairs, and found a half of a quarter pane of glass had been removed, and the window opened. His money was kept in a clothes-box; the clothes-box had been broken open. 3 sovereigns and a half, six four-penny pieces, and five, two six-penny pieces, some pence and half-pence were taken away. The gold coins were in a pill-box, and there was a little bit of brown paper with the money. Motivated by suspicion, prosecutor went to Callington and saw the constable, and he sent for the prisoner, who denied having committed the robbery. He was searched, and nothing was found. After the search, prisoner asked prosecutor if he would be forgiven if the money was returned; prosecutor replied "let us see the money first." CRABB, the constable, went with the prisoner, and the next Tuesday prosecutor saw the money and paper when it was shown in evidence before the magistrate.] John ARTHUR stated that he fetched the prisoner for Crabb. While at the public-house, prisoner said, "Prayer will get the money. The money shall be produced; I did not do it myself, but I know who did, and the money shall be produced." He said that CORNELLIS [the other young man] had broken into the house and stolen the money, giving it to the prisoner to hide, saying that he would come on Wednesday to share it. James CRABB, father of the constable, took charge of the boy when the constable was called away. During that time the prisoner seemed to be very low. He did not know, he said, what to do. Witness told him it was a bad thing to charge another boy if he was guilty. The prisoner hesitated about half a minute, then said he would tell the truth. Cornellis was not guilty, knew nothing about it, and he [ the prisoner] stated how he had entered the house and stolen the money.William CRABB, constable, testified the prisoner took him to a field called Pengelly, about a quarter of a mile from Callington, and produced the money and paper. The things were produced, and identified by prosecutor. Richard GOLDSWORTH, a person accidentally passing Pengelly at the time the prisoner was with Crabb, corroborated Crabb's evidence.Mr. Bennallack addressed the jury, and contended that there was no evidence to convict the prisoner of burglary, and the jury eventually found him Guilty of Larceny. Twelve months' hard labour.

A QUEER CASE AND AN ODD JURYMAN, Hannah BOND was charged with keeping a disorderly house at St. Columb. The defendant was indicted by the parish authorities, and it appeared from the evidence adduced, that she had for a long time kept a house behind the Red Lion Inn, where all sorts of disturbances frequently took place, to the great injury of public morals, and the annoyance of the neighbourhood. One of the witnesses, a constable, stated that on one occasion he saw fifteen men and women in the bed-room, most of whom were in bed, there being five beds in the room, and some straw. The defendant called the house a mumper's inn, but, like most of those receptacles of poverty and crime, it was used for the most infamous of purposes. One of the jurymen, a Mr. MARTIN, of St. Stephens by St. Austell, when giving in the verdict, said, We do think as this here, that the woman is not quite as good as she ought to be, but then as to say as how she ought to have been brought here. Chairman, Will you say whether she is guilty or not guilty? Mr. Martin, Why, we cannot say but what she has acted wrong, but then, for to say, Another Juryman, Will you please to take the verdict from the foreman of the jury? Chairman, You must say whether she is guilty or not guilty. Mr. Martin, We find her guilty of a breach of the law, you know, and we will say to her as was said to the woman of old, that she should go away and sin no more. (much laughter) Mr. Bennallack, whose ears were always open when there is a chance for his client, here exclaimed "Then I claim an Acquittal!" (laughter) Mr. Tremayne read the indictment, and then asked again whether the defendant was or was not guilty. Mr. Martin, Then, may it please your honour, we have evidence that there was women there, but no men. Mr. Tremayne, You must say whether she is guilty or not. Mr. Bennallack, with great emphasis, You must not say what the bench says, but you must agree among yourselves. The foreman here announced that their verdict was that the defendant was guilty of keeping a disorderly house. Mr. Bennallack said something about moving in the Court of Queen's Bench to enter up a verdict of acquittal, but, in spite of this threat, the Court, on the following day, sentenced the defendant to Six months'allowinard labor. Mrs. Bond, on the occasion, exclaimed that as for hard labor, she could not do it, for she had never been able to labor hard in her life, but she should have no objection to do some needle-work for the county. Mr. Lethbridge said that if there was any physical objection to her doing the hard work which was usually allotted to female prisoners, she must receive other employment at the discretion of the gaoler.

ASSAULT ON A BAILIFF, William, Reuben, and Eliza CARNE, three respectable looking persons, were charged with an assault upon John DREW, a sheriff's officer, while in the execution of his duty. The prosecution was to have been conducted by Mr. SMITH, who was engaged, however, in the other court, and the case of the complainant was unsupported by legal assistance. The defendants were represented by Mr. JOHN.John DREW stated that on the 25th November, he had an attachment to execute at Higher Town, in Kenwyn, against a person called DENNIS. He executed his warrant with very little difficulty, and got the goods out of the house. William CARNE then ran up to him and said "You d..d blackguard, you shan't carry that bed any further." Reuben instantly laid hold of the bed, and said, "Drew, you shan't carry away that bed till you have paid me a quarter's rent." Witness told him that he knew nothing about any rent, that the parties had been living there only six days, and there could not possibly be any rent due. He said he would be d..d if I should carry that away. William and Reuben then commenced pulling him and the bed back into the house again, and as prosecutor was going into the door, Reuben put his fist up to his mouth, and said "I will knock your d..d teeth into your throat." [William said he "would serve Drew worse than he was served at St. Agnes, when he had his collar broken", and continued to threaten and abuse him. Eliza Carne struck him with a fire poker, or some piece of iron the thickness of a thumb, and broke his skin. His assistant went for the constable. The three men, and Eliza Carne, continued the struggle, Reuben pressing the back of his hand to force him to let go of the bed. When the constable arrived, he looked at the warrant and told the three to let Mr. Drew go. William Carne then demanded payment of a year's rent before allowing the bed to be carried away.] Cross-examination: Mrs. Dennis had not called for help; Eliza Carne had called to her brothers upon seeing Mr. Drew. Mr. John then asked if the iron Eliza had used to strike him was thicker and longer than a nail (approx. = inch thick, 9 in long) he showed the witness; it was. No, it was not a knitting needle. (laughter) Drew denied using "foul expressions" till after William struck him. After the constable came, witness said to William if he had not been a d..d scoundrel, he would not have interrupted me in the execution of my duty. I did call out "murder" when he [Reuben] was pressing the back of my hand. Osborn was there when I called out murder, and chucked his stick against me. (Osborn was also indicted, together with the mother of the defendants, but the bills against them were ignored.) The defendants are a blacksmith and a carpenter in Higher Town. When I was outside they pulled me back to the house, bed and all. That is what I declare; the bed was coming in two. I have a mark on my arm now from the iron. It was a wound, a blow to break the skin on my arm. There was amark the last time I changed. The witness was here called upon to show his arm to the jury, which he did, evidently much excited, and remarked, if I had my lawyer, Mr. Smith, here, you should not tease me in that way. Mr. Tremayne, Yes, he would tease you just the same. Mr. John, Perhaps I should tease you a little more. (laughter) Examination continued. Perhaps I am a quick tempered man, the same as other people. (laughter) John NICHOLLS, the constable, and Charles BRAY, assistant of Drew, corroborated so much of his statement as was witnessed by them. Mr. JOHN then addressed the court for the defendants, and said he should show that they acted under the greatest provocation, Drew having called them d..d rogues and scoundrels several times after being told that if he said such a thing again, he would be knocked down. Mr. John laid great stress upon Drew's admission that he was a quick-tempered man, and with such an effect that he will probably never make such an admission again before a jury, however winning his legal examiner may be in putting it. Mr. John then called John OSBORN, a servant of the defendants, George RULE, a tenant, Amelia FRANCIS, daughter of the woman DENNIS, whose things were being seized, Thomas SOBEY, another servant, and Mrs. Mary CARNE, the mother of the defendants, all of whom swore that it was not till after the prosecutor had repeatedly called William a d..d rogue and a d..d scoundrel that he struck him. There was much of this evidence for the defence that would probably have been shaken, if the prosecutor's advocate had been present. The Chairman, in summing up, called the attention of the jury to the connexion of the witnesses for the defence with the defendants, but the jury returned a verdict of Not Guilty.

This closed the business in the second Court.

FRIDAY, January 8

The prisoners received their sentences this morning. The following are the sentences of those whose trials were reported in our last week's paper:

Margaret HOBBS, for stealing apples, one week's hard labor.
Matthew CURTIS, for stealing a horse, six months' hard labor
John REED, for stealing some sacks, six months' hard labor
Samuel COWLING, for stealing a duck, fourteen days' hard labor
William Walters DUNN, for stealing wearing apparel, twelve months' hard labor
John CAREY, for stealing rope, twelve months' hard labor, fourteen of which are to be spent in solitary confinement. [fourteen days, surely]

CAUTION TO ATTORNEYS, Mr. E. LYNE made an application for the expenses of the prosecution of the Dinches. The expenses ere in this case allowed; but the Chairman observed that, as a general rule, in indictments for riot and assault, where there was a count for a riot, the Bench would expect a magistrate's sanction to it. In the present instance, the magistrate knew nothing of the case. He wished it to be understood as a general rule, almost without exception, that in order to obtain the allowance of expenses of prosecution in such cases, the Bench would expect that a magistrate's sanction should be procured before an indictment of riot be preferred.

APPEALS

Wendron, appellant; Redruth, respondent, re removal of Grace HUGO, pauper. [Redruth parish relied entirely on the settlement by relief given to the pauper's parents, some years in Redruth, by the parish officers of Wendron. As the relief continued for several years, it was prima facie evidence of settlement. Tabitha MITCHELL proved the facts as stated. Mr. John, for Wendron, claimed the pauper was legally settled on a leasehold agreement at or near Sparnon-gate, in the parish of Redruth, establishing settlement. Mr. Hockin, for Wendron, observed there were a set of persons living together; they came to a family arrangement among themselves, then it was pretended that those persons who could get no settlement in their own right, might give a settlement to others. The Bench confirmed the order [for Wendron], with common costs.]

Removal of John FAWCETT, pauper, his wife and three children, from St. Columb to Warrington, in Lancashire. John Fawcett had died since the execution of the order. The order was grounded on an examination of the pauper, who stated that in July, 1830, he was bound apprentice to Bolton Molyneaux, of Warrington, hat-manufacturer, and served there one year. Warrington maintained that he had been a minor, and had previously been a bound apprentice to Thomas Waddington, of Bradford, Yorkshire, in March, 1828, and that the indenture to Molyneaux had never been executed according to law, as Waddington had not given consent to Jeremiah Fawcett, the pauper's father, for the reassignment, and the signatures on the document were not genuine. Mr. John, for St. Columb, maintained that the indenture was now ripped, but had been intact previously; that the transfer to Bolton Molyneaux had been struck out, and William OKE of Truro was inserted, but before that change, the indenture had been duly executed. To bolster his argument, a letter from the son to the father was produced, which described his leaving his old master, and going to the new, and the circumstances of his engagement. The Court did not call on Mr. Smith to reply, but quashed the order with common costs.

In this appeal, there were no fewer than eight persons, professional men and witnesses, brought down from Lancashire and Yorkshire. The expense of coach-hire alone amounted to about #70.

This appeal closed the business of the Sessions

22 JANUARY 1841, Friday

ADVERTISEMENTS

To Be SOLD by PRIVATE CONTRACT, with possession at Michaelmas next, REES FARM, Situate in the Parish of Perranzabuloe, consisting of a Dwelling-House, and all requisite Farm Buildings in complete repair, and 82a.3s.36p. statute measure, of good land, now for several years past in the occupation of Mr. John OLVER, the Proprietor. For viewing, apply to Mr. OLVER, on the Farm, and to treat for the same, to Messrs. COODE, SONS, and SHILSON, Solicitors, St. Austell, January 12, 1841

TYWARDREATH PLOUGHING MATCH - 1841 - WILL take place on THURSDAY, the 4th of February next, in a hay Field on TRILL FARM. Four prizes, viz. #1.10s, 1, 10s. and 5s. will be awarded for shifting Ploughs, and prizes to the same number and amount will also be given for Single Ploughs. Four Prizes will be awarded to Boys under 18 years of age for Combing. The prizes for the Shifting and Single Ploughs are free for all England. All Ploughs must be entered at either of the inns, in Tywardreath, or at the SHIP INN, Polmear, on or before MONDAY, the First of February. The Ploughmen must be in the Field, and ready to start, at ten o'clock in the morning. In the evening, a Lecture will be given by Mr. W.F. KARKEEK, of Truro, on "The Horse, his origin, &c." ROBERT HEARLE, RICHD. B. WILLIAMS, Stewards Tywardreath, January 19, 1841

DANCING - Mr. J. DAWSON - In Acknowledging the kind and extensive patronage which he has for so many years been honored with in Cornwall, confidently hopes to secure a renewal of the same, by the most strenuous and unremitting exertions, to accelerate the progress of his Pupils in every branch of Fashionable Dancing, combined with a constant regard to gracefulness of carriage, and the inculcation of a correct taste; and begs most respectfully to announce that his Academy, RE-OPENS on Friday, the 29th of January, at Eleven o'clock. QUADRILLES, WALTZES, MINUETS, and every department of Fashionable Dancing. Terms - Three Guineas per Year. Academy at the Assembly Room.

HARWOOD HOUSE, Classical, Mathematical, and Commercial School TAMERTON FOLLIOTT, near PLYMOUTH - Mr. Edward HALLORAN has the pleasure of informing his Friends and the Public, that he has removed his Establishment from the House in which it has been successfully conducted for the last seven years, to Harwood House, an edifice admirably adapted for the purposes of a School, and well-known as the residence in which the late Nathaniel HOWARD, Esq., for many years presided over a large and flourishing academy. The House is situate in the most elevated and commanding part of the village, surrounded by extensive Gardens and Pleasure Grounds, having the open fields immediately in the rear, and possessing a play ground of half an acre in extent; to those Parents who are desirous that their children should enjoy a pure healthy country air and frequent exercise (which are invaluable benefits during the early period of life), Harwood House presents the most decided advantages. Terms per Annum, Guineas,
Board and Instruction in the Greek and Latin
Classics, English Composition, Geography,
Mapping and the use of the Globes, Arithmetic,
Writin, Book-keeping, Mensuration, Algebra,
Mechanics, and Mathematics in all its branches
Under 10 years of age...........................--.20
Weekly boarders.................................--.15
Above 10 years of age...........................--.25
Weekly boarders.................................--.18
Parlour Boarders................................--.40
It is the anxious endeavour of Mr. Halloran to promote by every means in his power, the happiness of the children committed to his charge, and to accelerate their proficiency in the various studies which the wishes of their Parents may direct them to pursue.

NEWS

PLOUGHING MATCH - The umpires at this ploughing match, of which we gave a brief notice last week, was Mr. HODGE, of Perranzabuloe, Mr. Richard [Mitchell?] of [..], and Mr. Spargo JAMES of St. Just in Penwith. The prizes were awarded as follows: to Mr. MARTYN, of Veryan, 30s; to Mr. Samuel [?] of Veryan, 45s.; to Mr. Wm. WHITFORD, of Veryan, 35s; to Mr. John JOHNSON, of Veryan, 30s; to Mr. [..ip] of Veryan, 15s; to Mr. Richard HOBLYN, of Veryan, 15s; to Mr. BICE, of St. Enoder, 30s; and to a servant of Mr. LAWRY of St. Just in Roseland, 15s.

WARNING TO WATCHMAKERS AND PAWNBROKERS - On Saturday last, a silver watch was stolen from J[?] Grace YOULEN, Wheal Rose, St. Agnes, which has inside the case the letters J.Y. As the watch will in all probability be offered either for sale or to pawnbrokers, it is hoped that it may be recognized, and the thief brought to justice.

CHILD DROPPING - On Thursday night, the 14th instant, between the hours of nine and ten o'clock, a female child, about three or four days old, was found deposited in a basket at the door of Mr. John JAMES, farmer, Marazion. It was very meanly clad. A short time before it was so found, a man and woman were seen travelling over the green towards the town, and also to return shortly afterwards, when they were saluted with "good night" but they returned no answer. It is generally supposed that the infant was brought either from Penzance or Gulval, and that it is illegitimate. It is very probable that the unnatural parents will be discovered.

WRECK OF THE "THAMES" STEAMER - [By the] Lord Wellington packet, which arrived at [F.] on Tuesday evening from Scilly, we learn that [bodies] were found and buried there during the last week, [one of] which was recognized to be that of the second [mate?] of the ill-fated "Thames". On Sunday, the 17th, [?] gallons of whiskey were picked up at St. Martin's, .. with the letter P in red paint, and were taken to the Custom House; being part of the cargo of the same [?]en boxes of wearing apparel were also picked up, belonging to Miss MORRIS, the young lady who [was saved] from the wreck, and the other to her father, who unfortunately perished. Several pieces of wreck .. has been brought to shore. The whole of the [survivors] from the wreck - Miss Morris, the two stewardesses, and Edward KEARSON - landed from the packet, [and ?..ed] in Falmouth on Wednesday Morning.

CORONER'S INQUEST - Yesterday, an inquest was held before J. Carlyon, Esq, at Mabe Burnthouse, on the body of a new born female infant child, which was found by the road side near there, on Wednesday last, tied up in a bundle. From the evidence of Mr. JEWEL, surgeon, of Penryn, it appeared that the child had come to its full time, and had clearly been born alive; but the usual precautions to preserve life at its birth had not been taken, and there were marks of violence on its person, which he described to the jury, who, after hearing the evidence, returned a verdict of Wilful Murder against some person or persons to the jurors unknown. There was no clue whatever by which to trace the unnatural parents.

29 JANUARY 1841, Friday

ADVERTISEMENT

GREAT REDUCTION IN THE PRICES OF PAPER HANGINGS, Manufactory 41, Whimple Street, Plymouth, M. PARKER begs to inform the Trade, that he has prepared for the approaching season an extensive and entirely new assortment of PATTERNS of PAPER and BORDERS, which having been procured from first-rate artists, and executed by clever and experienced workmen from London, he trusts will meet with approbation, and secure him a continuance of that support which it will be his endeavour to merit.

The facilities M.P. possesses in the manufacture of Paper Hangings have enabled him to make such a reduction in the prices as cannot fail to give satisfaction and insure a great demand. There may now be seen in his Warerooms the largest Stock ever exhibited in the West of England, comprising every variety of patterns and style. Paper Hanging Manufactory 41, Whimple-street, Plymouth

TURKEY AND EGYPT

The [statement?] of the conditions on which the Ports is disposed to concede the Pachalic of Egypt to Mehemet Ali has for some time past been a subject of discussion among the politicians of Europe. These conditions are now understood to be substantially the same as those mentioned by the private Constantinople correspondent of the Times, in that journal of Thursday. "Their principle," says the correspondent, writing under date of December 28, is that of reducing Mehemet Ali to the position of a Pacha of the Ports, which is indeed the only legitimate title he ever possessed, or was recognized by the Sultan; but, when the nature of this title is explained according to the reformed system of administration, we find that it reduced Mehemet Ali to a mere cipher, without power, influence, or revenue. .. Mehemet Ali is to be required to give up the Egyptian army in the Ports, who will either disband or incorporate it into the Turkish army, while they will be replaced in Egypt by the necessary number of Turkish troops. In the same manner the Egyptian fleet must be given up to the Ports along with the Turkish, and the two united will constitute the naval force of the empire."

EXTENSIVE FRAUDS by the "INDEPENDENT WEST MIDDLESEX ASSURANCE COMPANY"

At the Mansion-house on Wednesday, Sir Peter LAURIE, that most determined enemy of swindlers, under whatever aspect they may present themselves, stated to the presiding Aldermen, that a gang of four fellows, two of them gentlemen's servants, and the two others tradesmen in desperate circumstances, had just fled to the continent after having fleeced a number of poor and aged people. He said he had received a letter from the Editor of the Scotch Reformer's Gazette, calling his attention to an article in that paper concerning the Middlesex Assurance swindlers, who had absconded with about GBP200,000 of the money of their victims. The letter stated that they were part of the gang who had the unparalleled audacity, some time ago, to advertise the name of the Duke of Wellington as patron of a Loan Company and general Deposit Bank, formerly exposed at the mansion-house. The article alluded to contained an account of the flight of the directors of the "Independent and West Middlesex Assurance Company for Fire, Life and Annuities," from their premises, 27, Baker-street, Portman-square, which was left without a single article of furniture or property of any kind; it stated that when the Scotch paper attacked the gang they brought actions for enormous damages, and the public, knowing they were appealing to the law for redress, made them more confident in the tone of their advertisements, and thus made the fact of the accusation instrumental to their object of plunder. Sir Peter said it had not been supposed possible that an association in so respectable a neighbourhood, issuing such continued expensive advertisements, and taking its own part, when its motives were assailed, in the most determined manner in the courts of law, could have been set on foot and carried on for the sole purpose of plunder; but the fact now stared the unfortunate annuitants in the face, and one of them had put into his hands the following memorandum, which KNOWLES, one of the party, had given to her upon receiving #495, on which she had been paid at the rate agreed upon until the bubble burst: London, May 7, 1839,

Mr. WALLIS has this day deposited in my hands a cheque for the sum of #495, being the balance of purchase-money for an annuity of #35, during the life of Emily BARBER, for which a deed will be delivered duly enrolled in the Court of Chancery, by which this memorandum will be cancelled.

Thomas KNOWLES

The distress occasioned by the flight of the company was, Sir Peter stated, indescribable.

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