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Friday, 7 Jul

News

Penzance Poor Law Union
The Registrars appointed under the New Registration act for the Penzance union are as follows: Districts 1, Mr. John James, saddler, Penzance; No. 2, Mr. Davey, schoolmaster, St. Just; No. 3, Mr. Thomas parish clerk, St. Buryan; No. 4, Mr. Walter Yonge, surgeon, St. Ives; No. 5, Mr. Sandow, Lelant; No. 6, Mr. F. Millett, Marazion.

Births

At St. Ives, Mrs. Samuel Mitchel, of the Hotel, of a daughter.

On Tuesday last, at Penzance, Mrs. Renfre[d], of a daughter.

Marriages

On Tuesday last, at Madron, by the Rev. T. Penneck, Mr. Hosken, of Clarence Terrace, Penzance, to Miss Badcock, of that town.

At St. Ives, Capt. John Quick, of the schooner “Jane”, to Miss Nancy Paynter, both of that place; also, Mr. David Trevorrow to Miss Margaret Hosking.

Friday, 14 Jul

Births

At Penzance, on Tuesday, the wife of Mr. Rodda, grocer &c., of a daughter

Deaths

At St. Buryan, on the 11th instant, Mrs. Grylls, widow of the late Mr. H. Grylls, aged 69 years.

At Penzance, on Saturday, Elizabeth, only daughter of Mr. Simon Chellew, of the Fountain Tavern, aged 11 years. Also, on Wednesday, the infant daughter of Mr. Nicholas, aged 15 months.

Friday, 21 Jul

News

Poor Law Riot—St. Ives On Tuesday last, in consequence of notice having been given to the paupers of St. Ives, to prepare to go to Penzance for the purpose of their removal to the Union Workhouse, a mob assembled and assailed the Guardians, with missiles of various descriptions, obliging them to retreat to their homes for shelter. Tar barrels were also lighted up in the streets, and an effigy carried through the town to the cliff, where it was burnt. The misguided populace, whose minds appear to have been poisoned by Tory misrepresentations, assembled again on the following day, but soon dispersed, and we hope the effervescence is at an end.

Penzance
On Wednesday last, a man 78 years of age, calling himself James Hostine, was brought to the door of Mr. Richard Rowe, the overseer of this town, in a very feeble state. He was put in the workhouse, and stated he belonged to Bridgwater. Medical assistance was procured for him, but on Monday he died.

Schoolmaster wanted
The following is a verbatim copy of a sign which is placed in front of a chimney sweep’s house in New-street, Penzance. It is simply a piece of canvas, painted, and with a piece of cord fastened to the four corners, is attached to four nails driven into the wall:

Edward Loyd
He do live here
He sweep chimbleys clean
And not to deer

A small boy and mecheen
At all times.

A moak jack clener
And fire defender.
Umbrella and billoss mender

Long live the Queen

Births

At Penzance, on Monday last, the 17th, the wife of Mr. C. Crocker, upholsterer, of a daughter.

Friday, 28 Jul

Deaths

At Penzance, on Tuesday last, Mrs. Davy, wife of the late Mr. Nicholas Davy.

Friday, 4 Aug

News

CORNWALL SUMMER ASSIZES—NISI PRIUS

Tregarthen v Andrews—an action to recover damages for an assault alleged to have been committed on the plaintiff, an old man, by the defendant, whose age amounted to 26. Both parties were ship-builders in Penzance. On the evening of the 14th of April, plaintiff and defendant met each other in the street, and defendant took umbrage at plaintiff wishing him a “good night.” They subsequently were in company at a public house on the Quay, when an interchange of hard words took place between them, and plaintiff flourished his fists in defendant’s face, which was followed by a blow from the defendant, and this was the ground of the momentous action which we are now recording. Only one witness was examined, who stated that he thought both parties were at fault, and the Jury, being of the same opinion, terminated this pub house squabble by finding a verdict for the plaintiff. Damages 5s.

COURT for the RELIEF of INSOLVENT DEBTORS

John Williams, late a brewer in partnership with Mr. John Boyles, of Penzance, was opposed by Mr. P. Wallis, of Bodmin, on behalf of Mr. Tremewan, the detaining creditor. The Commissioner declared him entitled to the benefit of the Act, be remanded him for four months from the date of the filing of his petition and schedule, for fraudulently selling his property, and putting the money to his own use, for the purpose of defrauding his creditors.

Births

At Penzance, on Monday last, Mrs. York, of a son.

At Penzance, on Wednesday last, the wife of Mr. B. Davey, of a son.

Marriages

At St. Ives, Captain Andrew Stevens, of the brig “Exchange” to Amey, youngest daughter of Philip Bennetts, Esq., one of the town-councillors of that borough. Also, Mr. Francis Ninnis, merchant, to Miss Eliza Pollard Pellew, both of that place.

At Madron, on Thursday, Capt. Thomas Rosewall, of Penzance, to Miss Elizabeth Fox, of Treneere.

Friday, 11 Aug

Births

At Penzance, on Thursday last, Mrs. Robert Branwell, of a son.

Deaths

Suddenly, whilst riding between Chyandour and Marazion, much respected and much regretted by his numerous friends, Mr. John Pearce, of the Union Hotel, Penzance, and formerly of the Royal Hotel, Falmouth, aged 50 years.

Friday, 18 Aug

News

Melancholy Accidents
On Friday the 4th instant, shortly after the death of Mr. Pearce, of Penzance, a man in his employ, who was sent on horseback to convey the melancholy intelligence to his friends at Truro, had not proceeded more than a mile and a half, when the horse, taking fright at some bullocks in the road, threw him and broke his arm. On the same day, in the parish of St. Hillary, a man fell from the shafts of a wagon laden with coals, and was killed; and a man called Hawke, a sawyer, of Penzance, whilst engaged in turning a balk of timber, fell backwards and broke his leg.

St. Ives
Our Pilchard fishery commenced on Tuesday last, with every appearance of success. A great many shoals have already been seen a short distance from land, and the driving boats brought in from three to ten thousand each the last night.

Births

On Sunday last, at Penzance, the wife of Mr. T. H. Bodilly, of a son.

At Penzance, on the 11th instant, Mrs. Vivian Stevens of a son.

Deaths

On the 15th instant, at St. Ives, Mr. Stephen Magor, aged 30 years.

Friday, 25 Aug

Deaths

On Wednesday the 16th instant, after a very afflicting illness, at the advanced age of 77, the Rev. Wm. Stabback, M.A., Rector of St. Stephens, Exeter, Vicar of Sancreed in this county, and Perpetual Curate of Marianaleigh[?] near Southmelton, retired Chaplin of the 7th Dragoons, and Domestic Chaplain to the Right Hon. the Earl of Harrowby. He was scrupulously conscientious, and of unblemished character and conduct throughout the whole of his long life.

Friday, 1 Sep

News

Registration Acts
The penalties annexed to the Registration Acts have not been sufficiently made public, and should be more generally known. Registering of births in any manner contrary to the regulations of the Act incurs a penalty of £50. Knowingly making false statements contrary to the regulations is punishable as perjury. Performing funeral service without having the registrar’s or the coroner’s certificate, or without giving notice within seven days to the registrar, in case no certificate has been presented, exposes to a penalty of £10. A penalty of £50 is incurred by all who neglect to register marriages, or for carelessly injuring registers or certified copies of registers. Forging entries in registers, or making away with them, is a felony.

Friday, 8 Sep

Births

At Penzance, on Monday the 21st ultimo, Mrs. T. H. Bodilly, of a son.

Deaths

On Thursday last, at her brother’s house, Penzance, to which place she had gone for the benefit of her health, the amiable and only surviving daughter of the late Mr. Oliver Matthews, of Helston. The father and his two daughters have all sunk into the grave within the last few months, thus affording to mankind another striking proof that “all flesh is grass.”

At Genoa, on the 10th ult., of cholera, after a few hours illness, Robert, son of the late Captain Robert Banks, of Charlestown, aged 18 years. The deceased belonged to the “Lady of the Lake,” of Penzance, and was at Genoa with the vessel, when he was seized with the dreadful malady which terminated his earthly career.

Friday, 15 Sep

News

GAME LISTS—Game License applications—County of Cornwall—Persons who have obtained Game Certificates for the year 1837:
List 1 - General Certificates at £3.13s.6d. each:
…
Boase, John—Penzance
Davey, John P.—Penzance
Harvey, Samuel—Sancreed
John, George D.—Penzance
LeGrice, D.P—Madron
Malkin, William, Clerk—St. Ives
Millett, Richard—Penzance
Permewan, John—Sennen
Richards, John—Madron
Richards, Richard—Penzance
Rowe, John—Sancreed
Saunders, John—Buryan
Stephens, William—St. Ives
…
Made up to the 7th of September, 1837. By order of the Boards, CHARLES PRESSLY, Stamps and Taxes Secretary

Seizure—On Wednesday morning, an old fishing boat, name unknown, was found wrecked near the Wherry Mine, near Penzance. The crew had beached her in the night, landed a cargo of brandy, and left her to her fate. About 40 tubs of spirits have been found by the revenue force concealed in some fields adjoining.

Pilchard Fishery—It is feared that the late boisterous weather will be very injurious to the Pilchard fishery on this coast. The quantities taken at Fowey, our correspondent states, have not been sufficient to supply the inhabitants. The St. Ives people have, however, been more fortunate. On Tuesday last, a great number of shoals passed through the bay, when several seans shot and missed. The following is the quantity taken: Tremearne, Hichens, and Co., 550 hogsheads, the greater part landed; Wearne and Co., 2,000 hogsheads, about 650 landed. Our correspondent at that place, in his letter of Wednesday, states: it is now blowing a gale, at WNW and should it shift more to the northward, it will endanger the rest of the fish seans.

Births

At Penzance, on Wednesday last, Mrs. Samuel Higgs, of a daughter.

Marriages

At Madron, on Tuesday last, Mr. John James, saddler, to Miss Elizabeth Davey, both of Penzance.

vMr. Jno. Childs, tailor, of Penzance, to Mrs. M. Easterway, of St. Just.

Deaths

At St. Ives, Mrs. Quick, wife of Mr. Paul Quick, joiner, aged 40 years.

At Penzance, Capt. Hoskin, aged 82 years. Also, Jane, fourth daughter of Mr. Badcock, grocer.

Friday, 22 Sep

News

Pilchard Fishery
St. Ives—During the heavy gales from the NW on Tuesday night, Wednesday, and Thursday, a considerable part of the fish taken by Messrs. Wearne and Co., were thrown on shore, and taken into the country for manure, which, together with the great demand from the neighbour- hood for fresh fish, which sold for 24s. per gurry, leaves but a comparatively small quantity for exportation.

Coroner‘s Inquest
On Thursday last, an inquest was held in the parish of Ludgvan, before W. Hitchens, Esq., coroner, on the body of a lad named William Bennetts, aged ten years. It appeared that as the lad had hold of the break staff of the knave drag of a wagon, the drug broke, and precipitated the boy under the binder wheel, which caused immediate death A verdict was returned of accidental death.

Marriages

On the 16th instant, Capt. Edward Toms, of the schooner "Sisters" to Miss Young, both of St. Ives.

Deaths

At Penzance, on Wednesday, the 13th inst., Mr. David Williams, veterinary-surgeon aged 53 years, sincerely regretted by all who knew him.

Friday, 29 Sep

News

Fatal Accident
A most melancholy accident happened at Penzance on Tuesday last, to Mr. Alfred John William Pill, a youth about 17 years of age, son of the late Lieutenant Pill, R.N., by the accidental discharge of his gun. In pulling the branches of a black thorn towards him with the butt end of the gun, the hammer, which was down on the percussion cap, was raised sufficiently to cause detonation, and discharge the load, which entering his right groin killed him on the spot. An inquest has been held, and a verdict of “accidental death” returned. The deceased was the only son of his mother, and she is a widow.

Marriages

At Madron, on Wednesday last, Mr. Huthnance, stationer, of Penzance, eldest son of Lieut. J. Huthnance, Royal Artillery, to Miss Jenkin, of the same place.

Deaths

On the 18th instant, at St. Just, near Penzance, after an illness of 16 months, of dropsy, Mr. Jonathan Chappel, aged 59 years.

At Paul, on Wednesday last, Mary, wife of Mr. Robert Mathews, for some time a member of the Wesleyan Society, aged 21 years.

Friday, 6 Oct

News

Coroner’s Inquest
On Thursday, the 28th ult, …Treglawn, who was putting a new steam stamps into the St. Ives Consuls mine, was scalded in a most dreadful way, and he died the next morning, leaving a widow and seven small children to lament their loss. “Not the slightest blame can be attached to the engineer, or the agents on the mine.”

Births

On Wednesday morning last, at Penzance, Mrs. J. R. Pascoe, of a daughter.

Marriages

On Wednesday morning last, at Penzance, Mrs. J. R. Pascoe, of a daughter.

Friday, 13 Oct

Births

At the Orchard, near Penzance, on Thursday last, the lady of John Richards, Esq., of a son.

Marriages

On Friday, the 6th instant, at St. Hilary, by the Rev. J. W. Townsend, Wm Thomas Carne, Esq. only son of Joseph Carne, Esq. of Penzance, to Francis, fourth daughter of Wm. Cornish, Esq. of Marazion.

At Madron, on Sunday last, Mr. Henry Cabrines, of Hayle, to Miss Sutherland, of Penzance.

Friday, 20 Oct

News

Quarter Sessions
Thomas Waters, 40, was charged with stealing from the house of William Hutchins, of Ludgvan, four bottles of porter. Joseph Dennis, jun., of Ludgvan, stated that on the 7th of August he saw the prisoner come into the house, and take four bottles of porter. Witness told him that he had no right to them, but he refused to put them back. The court said the evidence was very slight, and the prisoner was acquitted.

Zacharias Jenkin, 20, of Cambrone, was charged with stealing a bed case, a baking dish, 200 lbs of brass, &c., the property of James Bull, and others. The prosecution was conducted by Mr. John of Penzance, and the prisoner was defended by Mr. E. Coode, jun., and Mr. Stokes.

Thomas Ellis, sen, 28, and Thomas Ellis, jun, 24, were indicted for stealing a quantity of staves, from the wreck of a French ship called “Le Landais”, which was wrecked on the coast of St. Just on the night of the 30th of September last. Mr. John conducted the case on the part of the crown, and the prisoners were defended by Mr. E. Coode, jun.

Richard Pearce, Esq., agent for Lloyd’s, acting on behalf of the French government, went to a place called Boscriggan. He found the ship in pieces, and things coming ashore; wines, bales of cotton, thousands of staves. There were probably a couple of thousand persons present, and the number increased to four thousand. A number of people continued to assemble all day and night till Monday evening. Witness was obliged to have the assistance of the Rev. Mr. Buller to read the riot act, and was determined to make an example of some of the scavengers. Saw the prisoners on Monday afternoon; the younger had several staves in his arms, and the older did too. Witness ordered younger man to restore the staves to him, and prisoner refused to do so. Witness took prisoner by the collar and dragged him some distance, when the prisoner took ahold of him. Capt. Sharp, of the coast guard, came up, and the prisoner loosened his grip. Shortly thereafter, the witness saw the elder prisoner make a blow toward him, which he received on his hat and hand. The staves the younger man had held were never seen again. Cross-examination: Mr. E. Coode, jun – Witness thought younger prisoner had 10 or 12 staves, but he said 4 so as not to be wrong. Witness delivered him over to one of the special constables. On his return, witness offered 20 guineas reward for the names of the prisoners, but he was told that he should not have them for 500 guineas. [shortened by a few words, which were difficult to read.] Capt. Alexander Sharp, inspecting commander of the Coast Guard in the Penzance district, and Lieut. Wm. Brown, confirmed the evidence given by Mr. Pearce.

Mr. Coode then took four objections to the wording of the indictment, all of which were overruled. He then called several witnesses, all who testified they saw someone aim a blow at Mr. Pearce, but that it was not the elder prisoner. Each witness declared the elder prisoner was in his company alone, submitting that the younger prisoner was present but only had two staves. The witnesses were tightly cross-examined by Mr John, who addressed the Jury at considerable length on behalf of the crown. The jury returned a verdict of acquittal in the case of the elder prisoner, and found the other guilty, recommending him to mercy.

On Thursday, James and Robert Ellis were indicted for stabbing Christian Nicholas, and two other persons, on the 6th instant, near St. Ives. The parties were all miners, and the case arose out of a drunken quarrel. The defendants were acquitted after a long trial. We shall give a report next week of this case, and the remainder ones.

Ludgvan Fair
This fair, which was commenced about five years ago, by the exertion and interest of Mr. Wm. Hutchens, has been annually increasing in supplies of cattle; and on Tuesday, the 10th instant, it greatly exceeded any former fair held there by its large supply of horses and bullocks, for which there was a lively demand, and a great number were sold. From the desirable situation of this parish, it is the general opinion of farmers that this fair will soon rise to exceed most of the country fairs in its vicinity.

St. Ives—no pilchards have been seen during the week, but the herring fishery is good, some of the boats having brought in from 10,000 to 20,000 each night.

Births

At Penzance, on Monday last, Mrs. Barwis, of a daughter.

Deaths

At St. Ives, after a lingering illness, Samuel Williams, second son of Capt. Richards, aged 20 years.

Friday, 27 Oct

News

Sentencing of Thomas ELLIS, for wrecking

Communications from Bodmin have not reached us; therefore we are prevented from completing our report of the proceedings at these sessions this week. We are, however, enabled to lay before our readers the following impressive address of E. W. W. Pendarves, Esq., the chairman, in passing sentence on Thomas Ellis for wrecking: “Thomas Ellis, I deeply regret to see so respectable a young man as you appear to be, with so good a character, as many have spoken to, hold up your hand at this bar for so heinous an offence as that of which you have been convicted. You have been found guilty, and most properly so, by a very attentive and considerate jury, of plundering property from the wreck of a French vessel, which was cast on shore at St. Just. I am sorry that in your neighbourhood this has not been sufficiently regarded as an offence of the blackest dye. This infamous system of plundering from the unfortunate has been too long a stain on our county; but you and all shall see that the magistracy of this county will at all times render their utmost assistance in blotting out that stain, by bringing to justice and severely punishing all who are base and wicked enough to perpetrate these lawless and disgraceful acts of plunder. Instead of lending your aid in the protection of that property, which every manly and proper consideration would direct you to, you and your confederates have rushed into acts of plunder and destruction. It was not enough in your estimation that the helpless should have experienced the misery of shipwreck, but you even attempted to strip them of the little which remained after all their other misfortunes.”

“From the accounts we have had of the extensive depredations committed on the cargo, and what remained of the vessel on the day preceding that on which you were detected carrying off some of the stolen property, we are induced to believe that many others have been much more guilty than yourself, and I only regret that they are not brought to that bar to receive a far more severe punishment than that with which we shall visit you.”

“The Jurors and the Prosecutor have recommended you to mercy. You have to thank them for their consideration, as well as those who have spoken to your former good character—and amongst them has been a most respectable magistrate of the county, who has known you for some years. But for this, the extreme sentence which we are enabled to pass upon you would have been inflicted, and your punishment would have been heavy indeed. If any one is brought again before this court for a similar crime, they must expect no mercy.”

“The quantity of property you stole was of little value in itself; but even with that, the enormity of your offence is great. Your punishment, however, compared with your offence, will be slight.”

“It is hoped that the sentence will have its due effect, and that instead of rushing in numbers for the commission of acts of plunder, you and your associates will in future hasten to the protection of the lives and properties of those unfortunate beings who may be wrecked on the dangerous shores of our coast. The sentence of the court is that you, Thomas Ellis, be imprisoned in the gaol of this county, for six calendar months, and during that time that you be kept to hard labour.”

We cannot dismiss this case without stating that Mr. Pearce, the agent for Lloyd’s, has deserved the thanks of the county, as well as of the unfortunate sufferers, for bringing it forward, although out of the thousands assembled, he could get no one to aid him in identifying the most guilty.

Thomas Ellis, sen., who was acquitted of the theft, was not proceeded against for the misdemeanour on his entering into recognizances to keep the peace for twelve months.

Penzance Quarter Sessions—The usual quarter session of the peace for the borough of Penzance were held this week at the grammar school, before Walter Coulson, Esq., Recorder, and the justices for the borough. The business was uninteresting, as there was only one trial, that of a boy for stealing Elizabeth HARRY, of Mousehole, on Wednesday last, was committed for trial at the next sessions of this borough, charged with stealing 14 yards of print from the shop of Mr. YORK; and the wife of John HAWKE, of New-street, in this town, has also been committed for trial at the same sessions, charged with stealing wearing apparel from her neighbours.

MICHAELMAS QUARTER SESSIONS—continued. Oct. 19, 1837

Charge of Maliciously Wounding [condensed]—James TRIGGS, 37, and Robert ELLIS, 41, were charged with stabbing Christian NICHOLAS on the 6th last. The prisoners also stood charged with stabbing John NICHOLAS and Thomas HICKS, but were not tried for these offenses, it being agreed all the charges should depend upon the verdict given in the case of Christian Nicholas. Mr. E. Coode, Jun., appeared for the prosecution, and Mr. G. John, of Penzance, for the prisoners. [The attorneys discussed the nature and wording of the indictment at length; the Chairman found the indictment was “good,” and the trial could proceed.]

Christian Nicholas testified he was in St. Ives, at Halse-town, at the house kept by Catherine Hodge. He, his son, and Thomas Hicks were together; when they attempted to leave at 10:30, Triggs and Ellis “tried to press in amongst us”. He passed, then turned and saw Hicks and Triggs fighting; he saw Ellis go to assist Triggs, so he went to “take Robert Ellis off from Hicks”. Upon lifting Ellis, he felt a prick in his back; he put his hand where he felt the wound, and found it covered with blood. He went to Mr. Young, the doctor, about eleven and twelve. He had two stab wounds in his back. The next day, he and his son went to where the fight took place, and found a "very bent" clasp knife. On cross-examination, witness stated “I drank a small drop of liquor, just as much as my constitution would bear (laughter). I was never drunk but once, and then I could lie down without holding (great laughter). I continued eating and drinking for three hours; believe it was rum; did not drink four quarts because that quantity would make me drunk (laughter); had an altercation with Triggs about cutting peat. The prisoners left the room first; they were lying in wait for us when we left.”

John Nicholas, the son of the last witness, gave similar evidence to that given by his father. Thomas Hicks was examined, and also gave similar evidence—but mentioned his own wounds, and that Ellis has seven and Triggs ten children.

Nicholas Robins testified he was in the house and left just minutes before Triggs, did not have particular friends with any of the participants. Said prisoners were severely beaten; Hicks appeared to be the best man while fighting Triggs, and Ellis went to assist Triggs. Did not hear anyone cry “I am stabbed” til after the battle was over.

Mr. Young examined; testified he was a surgeon at St. Ives. Saw the wound in the back; it was recent, and about 1/4 to 2/3 of an inch; possible a knife such as the clasp knife might have made it, but he could hardly think it probable because it was a clean wound.

Mr. John, for the defense, maintained that this was a case of a public-house row, in which the two prisoners were attacked by an unequal number of men. Primarily, he stated that as no one could prove which of the defendants had the knife and used it, the jury could not bring the charge home against either. “It was quite impossible that the knife could have been used by both of them”. The Chairman then summed up, and the jury found the prisoners not guilty. The other charges were not tried.

Births

On the 8th instant, at Penzance, Mrs. H. Charles, of a daughter.

Marriages

At Madron, on Tuesday last, Mr. Richard Dennis, to Miss Jane Bromley, both of Penzance.

Deaths

On Saturday morning last, at Penzance, aged 52 years, Mrs. Barnes; she bore, with exemplary Christian fortitude and patience, a severe and protracted affliction which confined her to her bed for a period of 12 years; her end was peace.

Friday, 3 Nov

News

Sentences
Transportation for fourteen years
Jenkin, Zacharius

Court for the relief of insolvent debtors
John RIPPON, formerly of the Parish of Camborne, afterwards of the Borough of Saint Ives, and late of the Parish of Roach, all in the County of Cornwall, Labourer, Excavator, and Road-maker.

Edward ELLIS, late of the town of Penzance, in the County of Cornwall, Labourer, Van-driver, Gentleman’s servant, Gardener, Common-carrier, Beer-house-keeper, Beer-seller, Grocer, Shop-keeper, and general Dealer.

Friday, 10 Nov

News

St. Ives
The greatest quantity, and best quality, of herrings taken here for many years, were brought in on Wednesday morning. Several of the boats had from 25,000 to 30,000 each, and it is supposed the whole caught were between 45,000 and 50,000 which are selling at 1s.6d per hundred.

Births

Nov. 1st at Brook Cottage, near Penzance, Mrs. Henry Pengelly, of a son.

Friday, 17 Nov

News

Caution to Apprentices
On Saturday last two young men, apprentices to Mr. Gann, tailor, Penzance, named Ellis and Paul, were brought before Richard Pearce, Esq., mayor of that borough, for absenting themselves from their duty without leave; when the former was committed to the town gaol for fourteen days, and to be kept to hard labour, the other, in consequence of the charge being relinquished by his master on his promise of future good behaviour, after receiving a strong admonition from the mayor, was discharged. It is to be hoped that this example will be strictly followed by other masters, for the purpose of not only securing the services of their apprentices, but also as a wholesome lesson to them for their future good.

Births

At Penzance, on Tuesday last, Mrs. G. H. Bellringer, of a son.

Friday, 24 Nov

News

Pilchard Fishery
On Thursday evening, the 23d instant, about 900 hogsheads of very fine pilchards were taken in two seans, the Rose and the Unity, off Newquay. Several shoals have passed through St. Ives bay during the week, but none have been taken by the seans. On Tuesday, some fine fish were inclosed at Coverack, but the roughness of the weather prevented a part of them from being secured.

Deaths

On Saturday last, at Ludgvan, after a protracted affliction, which he bore with exemplary patience and the greatest fortitude, Mr. Robert Trewren, aged 61 years. He was a consistent member of the Wesleyan Methodist Society, for thirty-two years, thirty of which he filled the offices of local preacher and class leader, and was in truth an excellent Christian, and a bright example to his fellow creatures.

Friday, 1 Dec

News

Capture of a Whale
A fine young whale, about 21 feet in length, was caught near the shore between Newlyn and Mousehole, on Saturday last. Some fishermen of Newlyn, who discovered this monster of the deep, went out in a boat, and were successful in fixing a small anchor in its blowing-hole, by which means it was drawn to the shore. It exercised its tail tremendously in the water, and would have smashed the boat to pieces if it had been within the reach of the blows.

Births

At Penzance, on Saturday last, Mrs. Edward Nicholls, of a son.

Friday, 8 Dec

News

Caution to Apprentices—On Monday last, Mr. Brown, currier, Penzance, charged an apprentice of his of the name of Edward Thomas, before the mayor, with having repeatedly absented himself from his employ; and after an investigation, the delinquent was sentenced to be committed to the prison at hard labour for one month; the mayor observing it was high time in a place so largely populated as Penzance, and where so many apprentices were taken, that vigorous measures should be adopted as a public example to deter others for the future.

Pilchard Fishery—St. Ives—The fish enclosed Friday the 24th ult. are taken up, and the seans … The quantity delivered to the owners is as follows: Tremearne and Co., 4,400 hogsheads; Weaver and Co, 2,500; J. Williams, 1,000; T. Tremearne and Co., [___]; Bolitho and Co., 400. Two thousand hogsheads were sold fresh. An old man, named Roach, 93 years of age, was the first who commenced tucking on the sean of Tremearne and Co.

Births

At Penzance, on Wednesday the 22nd ultimo, the lady of J.N.R. Millett, Esq., of a son.

Marriages

At St. Ives, Mr. Peter Boase, butcher, to Miss Pearce, of Trelyon.

On Saturday last, at the New Church of St. Mary Buriton, Penzance, by the Rev. J. H. Vyvyan, Mr. Martin Matthews, to Miss Mary Tregarthen, both of that town. This being the first matrimonial affair since the Church has been licensed, his worship the mayor, and some other members of the council, with a great number of inhabitants, were present to witness the first ceremony at the Hymeneal altar in this parish.

At Paul, on Monday last, by the Rev. Warwick Oben Gurney, Mr. Alexander Dennis, of Trewidden, Madron, second son of Richard Dennis, Esq., of Penzance, to Emma Williams, fourth daughter of Capt. Edward Primrose, R.N., Tregurtha.

Friday, 15 Dec

[The paper is in very poor condition]

Births

On Wednesday last, at Penzance, Mrs. E. Collivor, of twin sons.

Marriages

At Gulval, on Tuesday last, by the Rev. G. [Morris?], Mr. John Fox, eldest son of Mr. John Fox, Rose[xxx], to Miss Elizabeth Roberts, of Geen, near Penzance.

On Sunday, the 10th instant, at St. Ives, Capt. [John Rowe] of St. Ives Consols Mine to Miss Hannah Major.

Deaths

Lately, at Penzance, Mrs. Bryant, aged 90, formerly of Illogan.

At St. Ives on Friday last, aged 62 years, Elizabeth, the beloved wife of William Bazeley, Esq., very much lamented by her bereaved circle of family, and much regretted by a large circle of friends. By her death the poor lost a kind and benevolent benefactress.

Friday, 22 Dec

News

Mousehole
The vast increase in the number of fishing boats, coupled with the growing activity and enterprise of the fishermen and pilots, at Mousehole, requiring an enlargement of the Harbour, by the removal of the Inner or Little Quay, and the erection of another of more extensive scope, some hundred feet further north. James Halse, Esq., MP, the Lord of the Manor, most promptly entered into a satisfactory arrangement with the boat owners and fishermen in furtherance of that object, and Mr. Alex Berryman, the eminent stone mason at Penzance, having contracted for the execution of the work, at a sum under £1,000, in addition to their gratuitous labour in gangs of twenty daily until the 12th of February next, with the like on the succeeding winter season, governed by a committee of management, the work was happily begun on Monday last, by laying the first stone, exceeding two tons in weight, when Mr. Halse attended, and amidst the acclamations of an immense concourse of people, and a grand display of flags, performed that ceremony, in an address and with a liberality suited to the occasion. It is also due to the Honourable Member to add that he has engaged to supply funds to the extent of £1,000 in furtherance of the object, to allow such stones as shall be required for the work to be taken from his lands free of charge, and that no increase of the scale or rate of the harbour dues should accrue or result from a measure so eminently useful and important to the local fisheries, and so generally beneficial to the inhabitants of the town and neighbourhood.

Births

At Penzance, on Sun[day] the 17th instant, Mrs. John Hawken, of a daughter.

Marriages

At Ludgvan, on Sunday the [...]0th instant, by the Rev. H.E. Graliam, Mr. John T. [...]awden to Miss Mary Edwards—Also, on Saturday, Mr. G. Fox T[...]wren, to Miss Mary Glasson.

Friday, 29 Dec

Marriages

At St. Ives, Mr. J. Hollow, to Miss Noal.

Deaths

At Newlyn, near Penzance, on Thursday last, Mr. Richard German, aged 24 years.

At Tisvennack, in Paul, on Friday last, Mr. William Trembath, aged 19 years.

Suddenly, at Penzance, on Tuesday last, Mr. Plomer, aged 51 years.