Sessions held at Bodmin

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Justices

Edward William Wynne Pendarves, esq., (chairman), Sir William Molesworth, and Sir Charles Lemon (barts.), William Lewis Salusbury Trelawny, John Hearle Tremayne, Francis Hearle Rodd, William Peter, Gordon William Francis Gregor, David Howell, Samuel Thomas Spry, Richard Gully Bennet, Richard Johns, Humphry Willyams, Nicholas Kendall, Samuel Borlase, Henry Hext, John Borlase, George Simon Borlase, Edmund Turner and Henry Prynn Andrew, esqs., Joseph Pomery, William Molesworth, Richard Gerveys Grylls jun., Nicholas Kendall, Walter Gee, Charles Hodgson, Nicholas Every and John Glanville, clerks.

Jury

William Gichard, George Andrew, William Allen, John Burrows, Samuel Bassett, Thomas Blewett, Thomas Bawden, William Couch, William Duncalf, Philip Drew, William Hotton, Frederick Martin Hichens, Thomas Hicks, James Hawke, Thomas Hoblyn, Samuel James, John James, Richard Jenkin, William Kendall, Thomas Liddicoat, Edward Lawer, Joseph Newton and Thomas Olver, gents.

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

Tresurer to pay clerk of the peace 40s. for carrying the statutes at large from one sessions to another; £32 for levy warrants for past year, at 10s. each, and £21 for clerk's salary.

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

Friendly societies

Rules and regulations confirmed of Loyal Tradesmen's Benefit Society at Pool, and a friendly society at Manaccan.

William Peter, esq., requested to preside as chairman at next sessions.

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Filiation order

Child; M; When born; 16 June; Parish;Mother;Alleged father.; Mylor; Mary Thomas, singlewoman; Charles Goodfellow of Mylor, farmer.

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Appeal by William Trevorah against poor rate made for Redruth 22 Oct. last at 2s.6d. in £: held over.

Continued appeal by St. Erth against order of 10 Oct. last for removal of William Champion, Joanna his wife, and their children Isaac (18), and Charlotte (15), from Lelant: held over

Continued appeal by St. Columb Minor against order of 24 Sep. last for removal of Mary May, singlewoman from Newlyn: held over.

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Continued appeal by Penzance against order of 14 June last for removal of Richard Miners, lab., Elizabeth his wife, and their children Elizabeth (12), Richard George (10), Mary Ann Trewinnack (8), Ellen (6), Caroline (5) and William Henry (4), from Mawgan in Meneage: held over.

Appeal by Camborne against order of 28 Nov. last for removal of Philip Rule, jun., Betsy his wife, and their children Harriet (6), and Caroline (4) from Gwinear: held over.

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Appeal by parish of Liskeard against order of 28 Nov. last for removal of Mary Ann Jones from borough of Liskeard: held over.

Bastardy orders

Name: William Polgrain; Parish: St. Agnes; Court's decision: To remain in custody. Child not yet born.

Name: Thomas James; Parish: Gwennap; Court's decision: To remain in custody. Child not yet born.

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Appeal by Bradock against order of 3 Dec. last for removal of John Symons, jun. and his wife Elizabeth from St. Winnow: held over.

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Joseph Roberts of St. Austell indicted at last sessions for assaulting Robert Knight. Pleaded guilty: fined 1s. paid in court.

Edward Williams of St. Martin in Meneage, lab. indicted for breaking and entering William Hodge's house in St. Martin, and stealing a sovereign, three half-crowns, a sixpenny piece, and a gold ring, property of William Hodge: transported for seven years.

John Webb of St. Veep, lab. indicted for stealing a tablecloth and a shirt, property of Thomas Southern: three months' hard labour in Bodmin gaol.

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Isaac Behenna of Gerrans, lab., indicted for stealing eight various barndoor fowls, property of Edward Hayes Hill: three months' hard labour in Bodmin gaol.

John Key of Lanivet, lab., indicted for stealing ten sheaves of oats, property of Thomas Solomon: acquitted.

James Henning of Anthony, lab., now indicted for on 18 Sep. last, stealing a mare, property of Philip Prynn: acquitted on this charge, but previously indicted of felony on 3 Apr. 1832.

Samuel Vinnicomb of St. Ewe, lab. indicted for stealing a pair of trousers, property of William Dungey: acquitted.

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John Howell of Tintagel, lab., indicted for stealing a shirt, property of John Lobb: acquitted.

Henry Jenkin and James Shugg, both of Helston, labs., indicted for stealing a loaf of bread, property of Samuel Osler, and another loaf, property of Isaiah James: J.S. acquitted. H.J. received one month's hard labour in Bodmin gaol and then private whipping.

Henry Williams of Crantock, lab. indicted for stealing a gallon of potatoes and 1lb. of iron, property of John Johns: one month's hard labour in Bodmin gaol.

Robert Harvey of St. Agnes, lab., indicted for stealing a pair of shoes and a pair of worsted socks, property of Philip Wilkins: one month's hard labour in Bodmin gaol and then private whipping.

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Charles Mansell and David Trenerry, both of Kenwyn, labs., indicted for stealing a naval uniform coat, another coat, two waistcoats and a silk handkerchief, property of John Tozer: both received three months' hard labour in Bodmin gaol.

John Woolcock of Redruth, lab. indicted for stealing a silver spoon, property of Elisha Harris: acquitted.

Ann May, jun. of Kenwyn, singlewoman indicted for stealing 7lbs. of pork, property of Elizabeth Northey: one month's hard labour in Bodmin gaol.

Continued appeal of St. Hilary against order of 11 Sep. last for removal of William Dowha from Crowan: held over.

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John Nance, jun. of Calstock, lab. indicted for stealing a sovereign and a crown from William Sleep's house: transported for seven years.

Bridge recently built at Braddon Pool in Egloshayle, built under direction of county surveyor, now designated a county bridge. Ordered that county surveyor not to build any further bridges without consent of justices in Q.S.

Robert Parker Player's contract for conveying prisoners from Truro to Bodmin, to be continued for two years at following rate: 20s. for first prisoner, plus 5s. for every additional prisoner.

Francis Hearle Rodd, esq., in conjunction with Devon committee, appointed to contract for building of Poulson Bridge, to appoint a suitable clerk of the works.

Power given at last sessions to John Samuel Enys, esq. concerning Ponsanooth Bridge, to continue until next sessions.

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Richard Pooley of St. Mabyn, lab. indicted for stealing two fowls, property of Richard Hamley Andrews: one month's hard labour in Bodmin gaol, then private whipping.

Charles Wright of St. Austell, lab. indicted for stealing a waistcoat, property of William Stephens: three months' hard labour in Bodmin gaol.

John Bayly and William Clift, both of Altarnun, labs. indicted for stealing 13lbs. of brass, property of Jonathan Harry: both received three months' hard labour in Bodmin gaol.

Presentment of highways in Mawgan in Meneage held over.

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John Watson of St. Mabyn, lab. indicted for stealing a silver watch and a pair of shoes, property of Thomas Cowling. Pleaded guilty: transported for seven years.

George Browne of Luxulyan, lab., indicted for stealing a silk handkerchief and a linen apron, property of Anne Treleaven: six months' hard labour in Bodmin gaol.

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William Bullen, sen. and William Husband, both of St. Ewe, labs. indicted for stealing a sheep, property of Ezekiel Gaved, also for killing the sheep, and for stealing 80lbs. of mutton, property of E.G. Found guilty on second charge of killing the sheep with intent to steal the carcass: both transported for life.

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William Bullen, jun. of St. Ewe indicted for stealing a sheep property of Ezekiel Gaved and for killing the sheep. Previously convicted of felony at Q.S. on 12 Jan. 1830 and for stealing 80lbs. mutton, property of E.G.: transported for fourteen years.

Rules and regulations concerning debtors in Sheriff's ward

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1. Debtors not to be subject to restraints other than those necessary for their safe custody.

2. Debtors paying their own expenses allowed to occupy best apartments.

3. Their bedrooms to be opened at the same time as those of other prisoners; to vacate their rooms by 9 a.m. and to be locked up at 10 p.m. when all lights to be extinguished.

4. Debtors (either in person or by substitute) to clean their rooms before 11 a.m., and to air bedding when necessary.

5. No food to be prepared in bedrooms, and food to be cooked to be prepared in dayrooms or at turnkey's lodge.

6. No tobacco to be smoked in bedrooms or galleries, and no tippling in the wards.

7. Debtors may purchase up to a pint of wine or a quart of beer or cider daily between 8 a.m. and 1 p.m. Any debtor exceeding this allowance to be debarred from this privilege.

8. Debtors "destitute of friends" or unable to support themselves by working may receive county allowance, by producing certificate from their parish stating need. This to be the same allowance as for other prisoners but debtors "receiving their sixpences" or other allowance from their creditors shall not be entitled until their means exhausted.

9. All clothes, parcels etc. brought into prison subject to inspection to prevent entry of "improper articles".

10. Debtors may follow their professions provided it does not interfere with cleanliness or discipline in prison.

11. All debtors, except dissenters, required to attend services in chapel. Failure to attend to result in debtors being locked in their bedrooms during service and loss of privileges.

12. No gaming, cards or dice allowed.

13. Debtors to keep themselves clean and those maintained at County expense to be allowed soap and towels and have their linen washed in prison wash kitchen.

14. Friends of debtors may visit between 10 a.m. and sunset, excepting Sundays, Christmas Day and Good Friday. No visitor except close family to stay more than one hour, or to be admitted more than twice in a day.

15. Visitors refusing to leave may be refused admittance in future.

16. Disobedience to the governor's orders subject to punishment set by visiting justices.

17. Female debtors to be kept in separate ward under care of matron and subject to all the rules of the gaol.

Thomas Rickard Bawden of Redruth, lab. indicted for causing disturbance in congregation of protestant dissenters in a registered meeting house at Redruth, by talking, cursing and swearing with a loud voice: fined £40.

John Robins of St. Gennys, farmer, indicted for stealing a mattock, property of Humphry Jewell: acquitted.

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James Pheby, James Trembath, James Troon, Richard Chellew and John Uren, all of Ludgvan, labs., indicted for "filling up and obstructing" a mine shaft belonging to Lewis Charles Daubuz and others, intending to damage the mine: each received three months' hard labour in Bodmin gaol.

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Hugh Nankivell, Edward Nankivell, William Adams, William Guard, and James Guard, all of Perranzabuloe, labs. indicted for entering at midnight a conie [rabbit] breeding warren on Thomas Hoblyn's ground in Perranzabuloe, and killing five conies: H.N. and W.G. received six months' hard labour, others received four months' hard labour.

Nicholas Sleep indicted for assault and battery. Pleaded guilty: fined 1s. paid in court.

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Continued appeal by Kenwyn against order of 2 Aug. last for removal of James Gray, Christian his wife, and their children James (16), Francis (14), Elijah (13), Mary (11), Jeremiah (9), Jemima (8), Catherine (6), and Elizabeth (3) from Kea: held over.

Beacause of irregularities prevailing regarding the passing of "Scotch poor" from parish to parish "it is earnestly requested that no such poor" be passed except according to the Act 59. Geo. III c.12 and 33, and that Irish poor may be shipped from nearest port. 1s. per mile per adult, and 6d. per mile per child under fourteen, to be allowed.

Recognizances

William Runnalls of Boscastle, yeoman to prosecute his appeal against warrant of distress, and his surety John Runnalls of Boscastle, shoemaker: recognizances discharged.

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Appeal by East Stonehouse in Devon against order of 29 Oct. last for removal of Sarah Coleman from Antony: order reversed. Antony to pay East Stonehouse £38 costs and maintenance.

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Continued appeal of William Winchcombe Hartley, esq. and Mary his wife against poor rate made for Camborne 25 Mar. last at 3s. in £: rate quashed. Camborne to pay W.W.H. and Mary his wife £2 costs.