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West Briton and Cornwall Advertiser. Friday, 30th May, 1851.

A WESLEYAN MINISTER JOINING THE CHURCH OF ENGLAND - We understand
that the Rev. E. GEAKE, Wesleyan Minister, of Marazion, will shortly
join the church of England. He has resigned his office in the Wesleyan
connexion.

HELSTON - The annual renewing of the bounds of this borough which
took place on Wednesday the 28th instant, was celebrated in a very
different manner to what it has been for many years past. The mayor
Mr. GLYNN GRYLLS, the corporation, and a large number of very
respectable inhabitants assembled at the Guildhall at nine o'clock,
a.m., and shortly after they formed into procession, preceded by a bank
of music, and made a tour of the boundary of the borough, inspecting
the numerous land-marks, and going through such formalities as are
usual at such transactions. The distance which is about seven miles,
occupied them between six and seven hours. At half-past four the
greater part of the persons who formed the procession, dined together
at the Angel Inn. The hurling, which always follows the foregoing
ceremony, was carried on in a most enthusiastic manner for more than
three hours, in which more than two hundred players were engaged. In
the evening, there was a wrestling match in the Lower Green for various
prizes, when there was some good play exhibited. Altogether, with the
bells ringing merrily throughout the day, the procession, the hurling,
and the wrestling, it made quite a gay day.

THE LATE WRECK AT THE BRESONS - Presentation of Medals. - On Monday
last the presentation of medals from the Royal National Institution for
the Preservation of Life from Shipwreck, to the commander and crew of
H.M. revenue cruizer "Sylvia," in recognition of their noble and daring
services in rescuing the survivors of the shipwrecked vessel "New
Commercial" from the Bresons rock in January last, took place at the
Custom House, Penzance. The presentation was made by Capt. R. A.
STUART, R.N., Inspecting Commander of the Penzance district. To
Captain THOMAS R, FORWARD, commander of the "Sylvia," was presented a
gold Medallion; and to the following, each a silver medal:- C. S.
CARR, gunner; HENRY RICHARDS, mariner; JAMES RICHARDS, mariner: WILLIAM
SURRY, mariner; HENRY JONES, ordinary mariner. A silver medal had also
been awarded to JAMES WARD, a first class boy (but who is removed to
another district.) Captain Stuart took occasion to express the
pleasure he had in presenting testimonials which had been so nobly
earned. At the same time a silver medal was presented to WILLIAM HENRY
SEELY, gunner; who, we understand, rendered great assistance to Capt
DAVIES in fixing the rocket in the boat previous to its being fired.
Seely had previously in his possession three other medals - a war
medal, for services in China; a medal for saving life on the coast of
Sussex; and a medal for saving life from the "kitty" at Long Rock, on
this coast.

THE LATE Mr. CHARLES LYNE STEPHENS - The late Mr. CHARLES LYNE
STEPHENS whose death at the age of eighty-eight, at Roehampton, in
Surrey, we announced last week, was son of the Rev. JOHN LYNE, many
years since rector of St. Ive. When only twelve years of age Mr.
Stephens went out to Lisbon and was employed as clerk to his cousin Mr.
LEWIS STEPHENS. He continued in connection with this gentleman till
the death of the latter in 1800, when he became heir to a considerable
portion of his property amounting to about GBP30,000. In 1826 at the
death of Mr. JOHN JAMES STEPHENS also a merchant at Lisbon, he came
into the possession of an accession of property, amounting it is
believed, to more than a million sterling, and at the same time he
added the name of Stephens to his own. The late Mr. C. L. Stephens was
distinguished by great benevolence of character, and very few who
really required assistance ever applied to him in vain. His immense
property which is now supposed to amount to nearly two millions has
been left to his on and granddaughter at Roehampton. Two of his
sisters we understand are now resident at Liskeard. His brother, the
late Mr. EDWARD LYNE was a merchant at Plymouth, and two of his
nephews, the late Benjamin and Edward Lyne, were well-known solicitors
at Liskeard. To the exertions of Mr. B. Lyne we believe it was
principally due that Mr. Stephens succeeded in obtaining possession of
the property which fell to him on the death of Mr. J. J. Stephens, and
in gratitude for his services on that occasion, Mr. C. L. Stephens we
have understood presented him with several thousand pounds.

TRURO POLICE - On Friday last, JOHN HART, WILLIAM PALMER, and ANN
PALMER, who were remanded from the previous Tuesday, on a charge of
stealing money from JOHN GEORGE ELKINGTON, a sub-contractor on the West
Cornwall Railway, were discharged by the magistrates, as Elkington
failed to appear against them, having left the town that morning.

On Saturday last, JOHN GIDLEY, of Castle-street, Truro, was committed
to take his trial for stealing a pick, belonging to SAMUEL DATE, of
Daniell-street.

PRISCILLA MERTON, a girl of fourteen, living in Goodwives-lane, was
charged with picking the pocket of MARY PEARCE of St. Enoder, and
stealing from her a purse and 2s. She was also charged with picking
the pocket of ELIZABETH BASSETT, of Trefullock, near the Blue Anchor,
and with stealing therefrom a purse and 4s. 6d. in silver. It appeared
that on Saturday last the women above named were in two drapers' shops
in Truro, for the purpose of making money. The girl Merton being seen
very close to them, was suspected, and afterwards taken into custody.
After hearing the evidence, the magistrates committed her for trial at
the ensuing sessions.

GUILDHALL, FALMOUTH - On Tuesday last, a case of assault was brought
before the magistrates, which from its peculiarity excited considerable
sensation, and caused the hall to be more than usually filled. The
complainant, Mr. RICHARD BAILEY, is one of the notabilities of Falmouth
- pre-eminently a public character - inoffensive, and officiates in the
various capacities where his services are required, such as the
showman's guide, distributor of advertisements, placard bearer, and
general intelligencer. Mr. Bailey, already sufficiently conspicuous,
not content with the prominent position in which he figured, affects a
costume more diversified in its sartorial arrangements than are
consonant with correct taste, and to all appearance seems little
disposed to subject them to the process of purification by the brush;
but in addition he encourages the growth of his hair to a length
unequalled since the days of the son of Manoah and Absalom, and give
unlimited license to the development of his yellow mustachios, beard,
and whiskers; these he cherishes with religious care. It appeared that
in the occasional services in which he was engaged at the King's Arms
Hotel, he was discovered fast asleep by some young gentlemen, who
amused themselves whilst in his slumbers, by depriving him of a portion
of his pilous growth. Although the loss sustained was scarcely
discernible, his anger was great, and for several days he figured with
a muffler before his mouth, and stated to the bench, that his health
had suffered from the abstraction, that he "had had a headache ever
since," and that he from debility was unable to perform his ordinary
duties, which caused much mirth in the hall. The Magistrates find the
offender 5s. with costs, at the same time stating to the complainant
that had he followed the fashion of the defendant who appeared a
decently shaved young gentleman he could not have been exposed to the
annoyance of which he complained.

HELSTON PETTY SESSIONS - These sessions were held on the 24th
instant, JOHN MICHELL, HENRY DALLY[?], JAMES WINN, WILLIAM WILLIAMS,
JOHN JENKIN and BENNET WINN, were summoned by RICHARD CHAPPEL, JOHN
PENBERTHY, and WILLIAM H. PASCOE, for assaults committed on them on the
17th instant. Mr. HILL appeared on behalf of the three complainants,
and Mr. PLOMER for defendants. It appeared from the evidence that
Chappel is a constable and a bailiff of the County Court, that he
attended at Tremenheere estate in Wendron on the 17th instant, for the
purpose of executing warrants against ELIZABETH MICHELL the tenant of
the estate, and WILLIAM MICHELL her son, and also to levy a distress
for rent due to the Honourable ANNA MARIA AGAR. Elizabeth Michell and
William Michell have left the estate to avoid the warrants, and a
daughter of Elizabeth Michell is left in possession. Chappel and his
assistant stated that they found the back door of the premises about
half-past five o'clock in the morning of the 17th, entered and levied a
distress on the articles in the house. Chappel took part of the goods
to Helston, and left PENBERTHY and PASCOE his assistants in possession
of the remainder. Shortly after Chappel left, the defendants came to
the house, and ejected the complainants and committed the assaults
complained of. Chappel returned about twelve o'clock and found
defendant in possession of the house, and John Michell son of Elizabeth
Michell, refused Chappel admittance, and used violent threats. For the
defence, it was contended that the complainants got into the house
unlawfully, by breaking a window and the defendants acted under the
bona fide belief that they were doing that which was right. The
defendants were severally fined. The fines and costs amounted to
GBP10. 3s. 8d. which defendants paid. William Michell was summoned for
assisting in fraudulently removing certain bullocks from Tremenheere,
to avoid a distress for rent. The Bench considered there was not
sufficient evidence to make an order.

ASSAULT ON POLICE - On Monday last, before Sir JOSEPH SAWLE GRAVES
SAWLE, Bart., CHARLES HENDRE, and WILLIAM UREN, of St. Austell, were
charged with having assaulted police constable JOHN WESTLAKE, whilst
engaged in the execution of his duty, on the night of the 24th. The
assault was attended with considerable violence, and it was decided to
send the case for hearing at the Quarter Sessions. Each of the
prisoners entered into his own recognizance in GBP40 with two sureties
in GBP20 each for his appearance.

COMMITTAL - On Wednesday last, JAMES CHEELEY, of St. Austell, was
committed by Mr. E. COODE, jun., to the house of correction at Bodmin
for twenty-one days, for deserting the Union Workhouse, and taking with
him sundry articles of clothing the property of the guardians.

ROBBERY AT MEVAGISSEY - On Friday the 23rd instant, a girl named MARY
JANE GEORGE, of Mevagissey, was brought before Mr. TREMAYNE, charged
with stealing the sum of GBP12 from the dwelling-house of Mr. JAMES
HILL, of Penwarne, Mevagissey. It appeared in evidence that on the
morning of the 5th, it was discovered that a bureau standing in the
hall had been broken open and a bag containing GBP12 in silver taken
away. A small doorway leading into the house was unhung, and it was
supposed the robbery had been effected by a stranger, but subsequently
suspicion was excited against the prisoner in consequence of its being
found she had been spending considerable sums of money in the purchase
of clothes, and on being taxed with the robbery and closely pressed,
the prisoner confessed, and went to an adjoining orchard and produced
the money remaining unspent, tied up in a pocket handkerchief to the
amount of GBP7. 13s. The prisoner was committed to take her trial on
the charge at the next quarter sessions.

ATTACH ON THE HIGHWAY - On Saturday night about twelve o'clock, a man
named JOHN TRUDGEN, a shoemaker living at Jamaica place (on his way to
Madron), was attacked on his return home from Penzance by two men who
demanded his money. Trudgen told the fellows that he had no money -
which was the fact. Three other men who had been standing some
distance off, then came up, but finding that no booty was to be had
they at length allowed Trudgen to pass on. His belief is that they
were "navvies," and he had an impression of having previously seen one
of them at the terminus in Penzance. We believe the vestry of Madron
intend offering a reward for the discovery of the fellows.

SERIOUS ACCIDENT - On Wednesday afternoon as Mr. FLUKES a commercial
gentleman of London was driving from Falmouth to Helston, when near the
Half Way house, the horse through some unexplained cause, took fright
and proceeded at a rapid pace for upwards of two miles. Mr. Flukes was
thrown out but was not seriously injured. The carriage, a four-wheeled
vehicle, was much broken, and the horse a great deal cut about the legs
before it could be stopped.

MINE ACCIDENT - On Tuesday last, as a man called JOSIAH RICHARDS of
Madron, was at work in the shaft known as "Trahair's shaft," in Ding
Dong mine, a portion of ground was displaced by some flat rods which
were being taken down to one of the levels, and fell with great force
on Richards's head. His skull was not fractured, nor was the skin
broken, but a quantity of blood gushed from his ears. Medical aid was
procured, but the poor fellow continues in a very low state and slight
hopes are entertained of his recovery.

CORONERS' INQUESTS - On Friday last, an inquest was held at Illogan
Highway before Mr. JOHN CARLYON, county coroner, on the body of MATTHEW
ROGERS, aged 47 years. Deceased was a miner, and had worked for many
years abroad. He returned from South America about thirteen months
ago, since which he had been trying to get different situations, but
had not succeeded in procuring any. This had preyed on his mind very
much, and for some weeks prior to his death he had been in such a
gloomy desponding state as to be at times quite out of his mind, and
his family had found it necessary to keep a watch over him. On
Thursday, however, he made an excuse to get his daughter out of the way
and as soon as she had left the room, he went outside the back-door and
cut his throat with a razor in such a dreadful manner that he only
survived a very short time. Verdict, "temporary insanity."

On Tuesday last, Mr. Carlyon held another inquest at Falmouth, on the
body of RICHARD FARLEY, of that place, mason, aged 59 years, who fell
from the roof of a house in Killigrew Street, which he was repairing,
on Tuesday the 20th instant, and died from the injuries he received by
the fall on the Thursday, it appears, that he had been very subject to
fits, and had frequently been cautioned not to work out of his reach
from the ground for fear of an accident. Verdict, "Accidental death."

The following inquests have been held before Mr. HAMLEY, county
coroner. At St. Cleer, on the 19th instant, on the body of RICHARD
JOHN BASSETT, a boy about five years old, the son of a miner, who lived
at Newhouse, in the parish of St. Cleer. It appeared that he had
always been a healthy child. On the day previous to his death he had
been at school in the village, and on returning home in the evening, he
complained of his head. His mother put him to bed, but he did not
appear worse during the night. In the morning she perceived him rather
worse and was about to send for a doctor, when a neighbour came in and
he died almost immediately. Verdict, "died from natural causes."

At St. Stephens, on the 21st instant, on the body of WILLIAM VERCOE.
He had been to Redruth, with another man called JOHN MARTIN, each
driving a wagon with four horses. They had stopped at Probus and had
drank there, but, according to the evidence of Martin, were not the
worse for liquor. On coming into the parish of St. Stephens, they were
about to separate, each taking a separate, road. Martin drove his
wagon past Vercoe. Vercoe was at that time lying at the bottom of the
wagon. Martin struck him with his whip and said "take care of
yourself" and went on and heard nothing more of him until he heard of
what had happened. WILLIAM TRETHEWY said he met Martin driving his
wagon and wished him good night. Soon after he heard another wagon
coming on. He heard a person calling out "hoo" and a rattle of chains,
but was not aware that anything had happened, and went home. JOHN
CONDY. I was going to my work this morning about three o'clock. I saw
a wagon upset in the road. The shaft horse was on his side and the
other three horses were standing by his side. I went and called a
neighbour and a man called KELLOW came. We got out the horse and on
lifting up the wagon we found the deceased under, with the whole weight
of the wagon on him. He was quite dead and must have been killed
immediately on the wagon falling on him. It was supposed that the poor
fellow was asleep, and in turning a narrow place, the accident
happened. He was only twenty-five years old, but has left a widow and
three children. Verdict, "accidental death."

On Friday last, an inquest was held at the Duke of York inn, Falmouth,
before Mr. PENDER, coroner for the borough; on the body of ANN CORNISH,
an illegitimate child aged eight months. It was reported that the
child had been very much ill-treated, and had been starved to death.
The jury, however, were satisfied from the statements of the various
witnesses that the mother of the child had done all that lay in her
power to save it. The child had been declining for a month or more,
and the mother had called in a surgeon who stated that medicine was of
no use in the case. There was evidently a want of means for providing
a sufficient supply of food, the mother herself having been living in a
state of destitution. The jury returned a verdict of "natural death
accelerated by insufficiency of food and by neglect." The Coroner
reprimanded the mother at the request of the jury, for not applying at
an earlier period to the relieving officer.

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