Sessions held at Bodmin

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Justices

John Hearle Tremayne, esq. (chairman), Sir William Lewis Salusbury Trelawny, Sir William Molesworth, Sir Charles Lemon, and Sir John Colman Rashleigh, barts., Sir Samuel Thomas Spry, kt., Francis Hearle Rodd, Edward William Wynne Pendarves, John Sawle Graves Sawle, Nicholas Kendall, John Samuel Enys, John Ennis Vivian Thomas, John Phillipps, Richard Johns, George Simon Borlase, William Hext, Richard Spry, Henry Thomson, Christopher Wallis Popham, William Arundell Yeo, John King Lethbridge and Richard Doidge, esqs., Joseph Pomery, William Molesworth, Richard Buller, Nicholas Kendall, Richard Gerveys Grylls, jun., Thomas Scott Smyth, Charles Hodgson, Francis John Hext, Thomas Grylls, Charles Trevanion Kempe, Henry Thomas Dyke, Thomas Pascoe, Nicholas Every, Charles Lyne, and Arthur Tatham, clerks.

Jury

Thomas Bishop, John Bennett, Philip Blake, jun., Henry Blake, jun., William Browne, John Bunt, Richard Doidge, Ambrose Grose, John Porter, Benjamin Snell, George Hambly, William Hawke, Christopher Herring, Richard Morcomb Hick, John Mably, sen., Edward Silas Martin, Jonathan Palmer, William Porter, and Edward Willcocks, gents.

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Eleven gaol and marshalsea rates levied to be paid to Edward Coode, gent., treasurer.

Two bridge rates levied to be paid to James Chapple, gent., bridge surveyor (east).

One asylum rate levied to be paid to Edward Coode, gent., treasurer.

Edward William Wynne Pendarves, esq. requested to preside as chairman at next Q.S.

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Report of visiting justices to gaol and bridewell.

1. Gaol in excellent order and in a state of progressive improvement.

2. Rev. Mr. Boor, chaplain, has died and been replaced by Revs. F. Kendall and N. Kendall who will attend on alternate weeks.

3. Letter received from Secretary of State to be considered fully shortly, however following comments made:- a. It seemed likely that posts of chaplainship to lunatic asylum and of the gaol become separate appointments; b. Silence to be imposed except during labour and religious worship. Visiting justices concerned about the "evil" of disturbance to discipline by frequent entrance of strangers who often visit from curiosity. c. Small alterations to fabric of gaol in progress, and alterations for reception of female prisoners ongoing. Justices requested that these be suspended until after visit of government inspectors, to avoid possible extra expense.

Governor's report

Stated that since directions at last sessions, "silent system" has been implemented to good effect, however impossible to maintain silence whilst prisoners congregate in day-rooms. Reported an increase in punishments arising from enforcement of silent system. Summary of prisoners showed 14 debtors, 21 convicted of felony, 47 for misdemeanours, 15 charged with felony and seven charged with misdemeanours, totalling 105, of whom 1 child and 11 women.

Surgeon's report

Reported 165 cases of sickness, mostly slight, and two deaths - Henry Lander of consumption in February, and William May, a debtor, who was ill on admission and died soon after. Gaol free at present of infectious disease. Two patients now in infirmary - Julian, a consumptive and Ankcorn with disease of the eyes.

Chairman's certificate

No change in number of prison officers and servants, nor in their salaries, except of chaplain who died 18 Sep. last [Rev.Boor]. Permanent new chaplain to be appointed at next sessions. Philip Corney, messenger to the gaol, died 7 July last and has not been replaced. Revs. Francis and Nicholas Kendall to act as temporary chaplains, on alternate weeks, until permanent appointment made.

Convicted prisoners not to be allowed visits or letters from friends during first six months of imprisonment unless "pressing circumstances".

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Mr. John Parkin appointed Inspector of Weights and Measures (E. Division and Mr. Josias Phillips (W. Division).

Notices to be given regarding application to parliament for building new courts at Bodmin. Erections of these courts to be considered at adjourned sessions on 25 Nov. next.

Sum not exceeding £20 to or spent for repair of road on Lezant side of Tregew or Trecarrell bridge, at extreme end of county road.

Friendly society

Regulations of Penzance Second Benevolent Society allowed and confirmed.

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Joseph Tonkin of St. Austell, lab. indicted for stealing a duck, property of Edward Pearce: one month's hard labour in Bodmin gaol then private whipping.

James Evans of Linkinhorne, lab. indicted for stealing a pick, property of surveyors of the highway of Linkinhorne: six months' hard labour in Bodmin gaol.

William Martin of Redruth, lab. indicted for stealing an umbrella property of John Trewhella: three months' hard labour in Bodmin gaol.

Nicholas Ball of Illogan, lab. indicted for stealing a flannel shirt, another shirt and a pair of trousers, property of William Odgers: four months' hard labour in Bodmin gaol.

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Christiana Mark of Roche, singlewoman, indicted for stealing various materials, property of Thomas Snell: three months' hard labour in Bodmin gaol.

William Dawe of St. Thomas by Launceston, lab. indicted for stealing various clothing a bolster drawer, and material, property of John Gynn: acquitted.

Mary Whitburn of Redruth, singlewoman, indicted for stealing various coins, property of Richard Thomas. Pleaded guilty: four months' hard labour in Bodmin gaol.

James Thomas of St. Hilary, lab., indicted for stealing a pair of trousers, property of Edward Jones. Pleaded guilty: three months' hard labour in Bodmin gaol.

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Ambrose Harris of Warleggan, lab. indicted for stealing a faggot of wood, a faggot-stick, and a piece of wood, property of Thomas Dyer: two months' hard labour in Bodmin gaol.

William Rowe of Redruth, lab. indicted for stealing a pick, a jumper and two pairs of tongs, property of James Roberts: acquitted.

Ann Husband als. Ann Pearce of St. Austell, singlewoman, and Catherine Rowse of St. Austell, widow, indicted for stealing three quarts of milk, property of Matthew Roberts: acquitted.

Michael Dawe of Redruth, lab. indicted for stealing five ducks, property of Richard Littlejohn: one month's hard labour in Bodmin gaol, then private whipping.

Notice of abatement to be given to [blank] Gilbert of St. Erth, merchant, for causing a nuisance at St. Erth bridge, and in default of cessation of nuisance a bill of indictment to be preferred at next sessions.

Weights and Measures

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Consideration of payments to be made to new Inspectors of Weights and Measures to be postponed to next sessions due to difficulty of knowing amount of time likely to be expended in performing the new duties.

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Table showing places and dates for attendance of both new Inspectors of Weights and Measures.

Distinguishing marks established - No. 1 for E. Division and No. 2 for W. Division.

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James Brenton of St. Stephen in Brannel, lab. indicted for stealing two sheaves of oats, property of Jacob Varcoe: acquitted.

Thomas Cole of Lanlivery, lab. indicted for stealing various stockings, property of Henry Varcoe. Pleaded guilty: one day in Bodmin gaol.

James Tresidder of Ludgvan, lab., previously convicted of felony at general Q.S. held in Penzance, [this is the first mention of separate Q.S. held for Borough of Penzance] now indicted for stealing ribbon, workboxes and 100 combs, property of James Sullivan: six months' hard labour in Bodmin gaol, then private whipping.

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William Harvey of Sancreed, lab., previously convicted of felony at Truro sessions on 24 Apr. 1827, now indicted for on 11 Aug. last embezzling £5 belonging to John Stevens, his master: acquitted.

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Matthew Daniel of Madron, lab. indicted for stealing four ewes and a lamb, property of John Curnow: acquitted.

Appeal by Crantock against order of 28 Sep. last for removal of Ann Mugford, singlewoman, from Newlyn: held over.

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John Oliver of St. Michael Caerhays, lab. convicted for, on 15 Sep. last, maiming a black mare, property of Thomas Dungey: transported for fourteen years.

Matthew Daniell [sic] of Madron, lab., indicted for stealing two ewes and two lambs, property of William Clarke: transported for life. [see also QS/1/12/530].

William Harvey of Sancreed, lab. indicted for obtaining under false pretences money from John Stephens, jun.: six months' hard labour in Bodmin gaol.

Elizabeth Waters of Kenwyn, singlewoman, indicted for keeping a disorderly house in Kenwyn: acquitted.

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James Courtis of St. Hilary, miner, indicted for assaulting Alice Sampson, intending to rape her, also for common assault: acquitted.

Anne Jory, wife of, and indicted with, William Jory of Kenwyn, lab. for keeping a disorderly house in Kenwyn: A.J. received three months' hard labour in Bodmin gaol.

Samuel Phillips, yeoman and John Daddo, lab. both of Perranzabuloe indicted for assaulting Joseph Vivian and John Remfry. S.P. pleaded guilty: J.D. acquitted S.P. fined 40s. paid in court.

John Gribbell, Joseph Menear and Samuel Glasson committed for want of sureties in breaches of the peace: discharged.

Recognizances

Alice Sampson of St. Hilary, spinster to give evidence against James Courtis for a misdemeanour: recognizance estreated.

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Friendly societies

Regulations of Millbrook Sixth Friendly Society, the Young Tradesmen's Society at Penzance, and the Probus Friendly Society allowed and confirmed.

Richard Wilton of Altarnun, lab. indicted for assaulting Arabella Dunn, wife of Thomas Dunn: fined £10 paid in court.

Thomas Varcoe and Jacob Grigg, both of St. Wenn, labs. indicted for assaulting John Champion: J.G. acquitted. T.V. convicted. T.V. also indicted for assaulting William Retallick and pleaded guilty: for both offences fined £5 paid in court.

Liquor licence

Appeal by Richard Duble Clemens of St. Keyne against refusal by justices to grant him licence to sell excisable liquors for consumption in his house known as The Boot, which had not previously been occupied as an inn or alehouse: As court equally divided appeal held over.

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[Deleted item] Appeal by Liskeard against order of 11 Aug. last for removal of John Grigg, Mary his wife, and their children Grace (2), and unbaptised infant (2 months) from St. Dennis: order confirmed with costs.

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Filiation orders to maintain child until seven years old.

Child; F; When born; 18 Feb. at Perranar-worthal; Parish;Mother;Alleged father.; Gwennap; Sarah Kent; Robert House of Newlyn, millwright.

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Filiation orders to maintain child until seven years old.

Child; M; When born; 7 Aug.; Parish;Mother;Alleged father.; Kenwyn; Elizabeth Nicholls; Michael Barrett, jun. of Kea, miner.

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Filiation orders to maintain child until seven years old.

Child; F; When born; 29 Mar.; Parish;Mother;Alleged father.; St. Wenn; Mary Ann Pinch; William Liddicoat of St. Wenn, lab.

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Filiation orders to maintain child until seven years old.

Child; F; When born; 21 July; Parish;Mother;Alleged father.; South Petherwin; Ann Jasper; Matthew Cock of Broadwoodwidger in Devon, yeoman.

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Filiation orders to maintain child until seven years old.

Child; M; When born; 15 Feb.; Parish;Mother;Alleged father.; Linkinhorne; Eliza Smitheram; Thomas Jasper of Linkinhorne, miner.

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Filiation orders to maintain child until seven years old.

Child; M; When born; 23 Apr.; Parish;Mother;Alleged father.; Crowan; Mary Goldsworthy; Thomas Vial of St. Blazey.

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Appeal by Ilfracombe in Devon against order for removal of Jane Thorn, Eliza Thorn, John Stribley Thorn and Mary Ann Thorn from Padstow: order reversed and discharged with costs.

Filiation orders

Child; -; Parish;Mother;Alleged father.; North Hill; Ann Harvey; James Doney, of North Hill, Blacksmith.

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Filiation orders

Child; -; Parish;Mother;Alleged father.; Boconnoc; Jane Oliver [also referred to as Ann Harvey see previous.]; William Elford

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Appeal by Liskeard against order of 11 Aug. last for removal of John Grigg, Mary his wife, and their two children [unnamed] from St. Dennis. Copy of letter from Edward Arthur overseer of St. Dennis, dated Aug. 11 1835. Paupers removed to Liskeard. St. Dennis paid 18s. for maintenance. Account of dispute between parishes: order confirmed with costs.

Indictment against inhabitants of St. Austell for a nuisance: held over.