Sessions held at Bodmin

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Justices

William Peter esq. chairman, Sir Rose Price, Sir John Colman Rashleigh, barts., Francis Hearle Rodd, Richard Gully Bennet, Richard Johns, Edward Collins, John Hext, Nicholas Kendall, Henry Thomson, William Hext, Samuel Borlase, John Ennis, Vivian Henry Prynn Andrew esqs., Joseph Pomery, William Molesworth, Nicholas Kendall, Charles Hodgson, John Kempe, Charles Trevanion Kempe, John Davis, Francis John Hext, Thomas Pascoe, clerks.

Jury

Roger Henwood, Paul Burall, Joseph Carne jun., Robert Drew, William Drew, Samuel Higgs, John Hoskin, James Magor, Stephen Martin, John Dark Martyn, John Michell, Thomas Morcumb, John Pearse, John Read, William Richards, James West, gents.

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

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

Edward William Wynne Pendarves esq. to be chairman at next Q.S.

Friendly society

Rules of Female Friendly Society at Cawsand, Rame confirmed.

Warwick Guy gent. of Endellion sworn as High Constable for Trigg Hundred.

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Filiation orders

Child; F; When born; 5 Apr.; Parish; Mother; Alleged Father.; Helland; Elizabeth Hodge, widow; Thomas Gribble of Gwennap, miner.

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Filiation orders

Child; M; When born; 11 Sep.; Parish; Mother; Alleged Father.; Tregony; Thomasine Johns, singlewoman; James Williams of Tregony, lab.

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Filiation orders

Child; F; When born; 20 May; Parish; Mother; Alleged Father.; Towednack; Wilmot Berryman, singlewoman; John Trevail of Penzance, miller.

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Appeal by St. Allen against order of 29 Aug. last for removal of Mary Smith (widow) and children Mary Ann (12), Elizabeth (10) and Thomas (4) from Penryn: held over.

Appeal by Kea against order of 4 Oct. inst. for removal of Mary Stephens and children Thomas (9), Mary Ann (7), Richard (5) and George (3) from St. Mewan: held over.

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Appeal by Lostwithiel against order of 3 Oct. inst. for removal of William Coombe, Elizabeth (wife) and children Elizabeth (18), Jane (10), Nicholas (6), Ann (4), and Priscilla (4 mo.) from Lanlivery: held over.

Appeal by St. Austell against order of 26 Sept. last for removal of Mary Hore (widow) from St. Blazey: held over.

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Appeal by Slapton, Devon against order of 16 Mar. last for removal of Jane, widow of Andrew Evans alias Rider from Falmouth: held over.

Appeal by Gwennap against order of 29 June last for removal of Eleanor Goldsworthy from Lanivet: held over.

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Appeal by Little Petherick against order of 13 Sept last for removal of Joseph Gill, Johannah (wife) and children Maria (11), Hannah (9), Gregor (7), John (5) and James (2) from St. Breock: held over.

Appeal by St. Marylebone, Middlesex against order of 30 July last for removal of Jane Michell, singlewoman, from Helston: held over.

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Appeal of Kenwyn against order of 19 Aug. last for removal of Joseph Christoe, Mary Ann (wife) and children, Harriet Ann (8), William Seyonor (7), Joseph (5) and Sophia (3) from Lostwithiel: held over.

Appeal of William Honey against rate assessment of 23 Sep. last for Jacobstow: held over.

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Appeal of Rev. Charles Trevanion Kempe, clerk, against rate assessment of 5 July last for St. Stephen in Brannel: held over.

Appeal of John Tyacke against rate assessment of 5 July last for Constantine: held over.

Appeal of John Davis, clerk, and George Boughton Kingdon esq. against rate assessment of 7 Oct. inst. for Kilkhampton.

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Continued appeal of St. Mewan against order of 25 January last for removal of John Miners from St. Blazey: order reversed. St. Blazey to pay £9.12s.

QS/1/12/72

Appeal of St. Ives against order of 6 Aug. last for removal of Elizabeth, wife of John Mackie, and children, Mary Ann (2) and John (11 days) from Penzance: held over.

Appeal of Falmouth parish against order of 11 June last for removal of Abraham Oates, Elizabeth (wife) and male child from Falmouth town to Falmouth parish: order reversed.

QS/1/12/73

Visiting justices' report on Bodmin Gaol and Bridewell

Repairs in gaol completed. Bridewell: continuing work on staircase and pavement. Requested that back garden wall be raised. Recommended appointment of female assistant to matron. Number of prisoners decreased.

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Bodmin Gaol Governor's report

Addition to turnkeys' lodges estimated at £35 but needs a further £56 as internal work had not been included. Cast iron drop for executions ready but cannot be fixed until increased expenditure approved. Signed J.B. Everest.

Prisoners in Bodmin Gaol 18 Oct. 1831

Debtors; Males: 12; Total:12

Convicted of felony;Males: 23; Females: 1; Total: 24

Convicted of misdemeanours; Males: 54; Females: 15; Total: 69

Charged with felony; Males: 16; Females: 1; Total: 17

Charged with misdemeanours and for lack of sureties; Males: 12; Total: 12

Children; Total: 3

Total (incl. children); Males: 117; Females: 17; Total: 137

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No change in staff numbers or salaries.

Gaol chaplain's report

Noted the good behaviour and cleanliness. 31 prisoners put into solitary confinement compared with 115 last year. Daily and Sunday services held. Prisoners willing to receive instruction but no real change of character.

1830; Total no. of committals: 610; Total no. for felony: 142; Total no. recommittals: 115; Total no. of applestrater (sic): 44

1831; Total no. of committals: 552; Total no. for felony: 105; Total no. recommittals: 89; Total no. of applestrater (sic)16

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Gaol surgeon's report

Stated that more cases of sickness than previously, especially in June and July, with a "flu" epidemic. Two deaths; Brown, a vagrant, and Robert Curnow who died suddenly.

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Appeal of Gwennap against order of 1 Oct. inst. for removal of Catherine Young, singlewoman, from Sithney: held over.

Appeal of William Lewis Salisbury Trelawny esq. against rate assessment of 4 July last for Calstock: held over.

QS/1/12/78

Thomas Hore of Probus, lab., previously indicted, indicted for stealing a shovel from William Harris: three months' hard labour in Bodmin gaol.

Thomas Farthing of St. Thomas by Launceston, lab., indicted for stealing twelve apples from William Pearse pleaded guilty: whipping.

Stephen Pearce of South Petherwin, lab., indicted for stealing a gallon of wheat and also a gallon of wheat in the straw from Samuel Lane. Pleaded guilty: one month's hard labour in Bodmin gaol.

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Ann James Burgess of St. Clement, singlewoman indicted for stealing a muslin cap and muslin collar, from Francis Vincent: two months' hard labour in Bodmin gaol.

William Mannell of Gwennap, lab., indicted for stealing a pair of trousers, from Thomas Mills: whipping.

George Burt and Benjamin Burt previously committed for maiming a ewe owned by Stephen Hose: discharged ignoramus.

John Rosewall of Kenwyn, lab. indicted for assaulting Jane Trenerry, jun.: two years in Bodmin gaol.

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Rev. Leonard John Boar appointed chaplain to County Lunatic Asylum at £50 p.a.

Report of committee of magistrates of Cornwall and Devon re. Poulson Bridge, dated 11 Oct 1831

Present; Hon. Newton Fellowes, William Harris Arundell, Calmady Pollexsen Hamlyn, Francis Hearle Rodd esqs. and Rev. Samuel Hart. Essential foundation repairs made. Poor state of fabric may mean new bridge; this to be considered at next Epiphany Sessions: decided that committee should continue and consider repairs or new bridge, cost to be shared equally between Cornwall and Devon.

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Bodmin Gaol

Up to £90 for repairs to turnkeys' lodges at Bodmin gaol. Assistant Matron to be appointed at salary of £36. Garden wall to be raised. Robert Parker Player to continue to carry prisoners from Truro to Bodmin.

John Coleman Rashleigh and John Collins, both of Endellion, labs., indicted for assaulting Mary Alfred: John Coleman Rashleigh received three months in Bodmin gaol; John Collins acquitted [Note: Sir John Colman Rashleigh was one of the justices].

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John James of Perranuthnoe, lab., indicted for stealing 24lbs. confits and two bags from Thomas Arthur: six weeks' hard labour in Bodmin gaol.

William Heale of Stratton, lab., indicted for stealing a shovel, from Thomas Moor: acquitted.

William Burridge of St. Neot, lab., indicted for stealing a shovel, from William Trenowth: one month's hard labour in Bodmin Gaol.

Charles Gilman, committed for passing counterfeit shillings at Kilkhampton: to be discharged for lack of prosecution.

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William Wills jun. of Liskeard. lab. indicted for stealing three watches, two of them silver from John Clarke: six months' hard labour in Bodmin gaol.

Joseph Herring of Kilkhampton, lab., indicted for possession of 20 counterfeit shillings: six months in Bodmin gaol.

Robert Coath, previously indicted for assaulting John Symons Northey. Pleaded guilty: 1s. fine.

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John Short of Kilkhampton, lab. indicted for possession of two counterfeit sixpences: six months in Bodmin gaol.

John Tregoning of Perranzabuloe, lab., indicted for stealing four halfcrowns, one sixpence, four seals, a ring, a razor, a razor case and a pocket book from Robert Trevossow, also three sovereigns, two half sovereigns and one silver watch from William St. Aubyn: transported for seven years.

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Thomas Charles of Uny Lelant, lab., indicted for embezzling money from his employer, Frances Mitchell, wid.: nine months' hard labour in Bodmin gaol.

William Ford of Truro, miller, indicted for embezzling money from his employer Edward Clemence: nine months' hard labour in Bodmin gaol.

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Samuel Bawden of Illogan, lab., indicted for stealing a shift from William Cockin: three months' hard labour in Bodmin gaol.

John Harper and Nicholas Richards, both of Lanivet, labs. indicted for obstructing two shafts, one of a mine belonging to Simon Irving and the other of a mine belonging to Bennet Johns, and for damaging a windlass and tackle belonging to Simon Irving: John Harper received one year's hard labour in Bodmin gaol and Nicholas Richards one month's hard labour in Bodmin gaol.

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William Ley of St. Columb Major, lab. indicted for stealing a greatcoat, from James Thomas: three months' hard labour in Bodmin gaol.

Rebecca Vincent previously committed: discharged ignoramus.

William Lucas of Callington, lab indicted for assaulting and attempting carnal knowledge of Elizabeth Nicholson: twelve months' hard labour in Bodmin gaol and two whippings.

John Pearce committed for lack of sureties in breach of peace against John Jones: discharged.

Peter Hewett Crapp committed for lack of sureties in breach of peace against his wife Ann: discharged.

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William Henry Matthews Rodda of Paul, lab., indicted for assaulting and attempting carnal knowledge of Elizabeth Pentreath: twelve months' hard labour in Bodmin gaol and two whippings.

John Roscruge, previously indicted for assaulting Ann wife of James Pascoe. Pleaded guilty: 1s. fine.

Appeal by Wendron against order of 6 Oct. inst. for removal of Thomas Oppy lab., Jane (wife) and children James (18), Thomas (16), Jane (14), William (12), John (9), Solomon (6) and Eliza (3) from Mabe: held over.

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Census

Treasurer to pay clerk of the peace for every return made 1s. to High Constable of each Hundred or Division 1s. 6d.; to justices' clerks 1s.

Overseers, householders, parish clerks, vestry clerks, etc. and parish clerks or others assisting in the census to be paid out of church or poor rates.

QS/1/12/90

Continuing appeal of Charles, Devon against order of 7 Apr. last for removal of Harriett Johnson widow of George Johnson of Devonport, private in Engineers, and her children, Harriett (7), George (3) and Edward (2) from St. Stephens by Saltash to Charles: order reversed, St. Stephens to pay £33.15s.10d.

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Order made at special session at Eliot Arms, St. Germans on 6 Sep. last for part of Trerulefoot to Tideford Bridge road lying between NW corner of Hunt's Barn field and Tideford Bridge of 1320 yards to be diverted through grounds of Rt. Hon. William, Earl of St. Germans: confirmed (plan annexed).

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Bastardy orders

Name: John Trevail; Parish: Towednack; Court's decision: Discharged

Name: James Williams; Parish: Tregony; Court's decision: Discharged

Name: Thomas Philp; Parish: St. Mabyn; Court's decision: Discharged

John Norris and Henry Hugo indicted for rioting at Mevagissey: both discharged.

Alcohol licences

Appeal of Margaret Hutchens of Sennen, spinster, against refusal of licence for consumption of alcohol on her premises at Trevescan, Sennen: held over as justices equally divided.

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Appeal by George Wise against refusal of licence for consumption of alcohol in his house at South Petherwin: appeal dismissed.

Continued appeal of Camborne against order of 22 Mar. last for removal of John Hosking, Thomasine (wife) and children, Thomasine (5), Jane (3) and Elizabeth (3mo.) from St. Erth: held over.

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Continued appeal of Gwennap against order of 27 Jan. last for removal of Sophia, wife of William Francis and their daughter Jane (9) from Perranarworthal: order reversed. Perranarworthal to pay £12.15s.10d.

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Continued appeal of Constantine against order of 20 Jun. last for removal of Grace Toy, singlewoman with child, from Wendron: order confirmed, Constantine to pay £5.

QS/1/12/96

Appeal of Bodmin against order of 20 Sep. last for removal of William Lobb and wife Mary from North Hill: order confirmed. Bodmin to pay £5.

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Alcohol licences

Appeal by William Williams against refusal for licence to consume alcohol on premises at Mawgan Crop, Mawgan in Meneage, which William Williams was about to rent from Thomas Wicks, carpenter: held over.

Appeal of William James against refusal for licence to consume alcohol on his premises at St. Martin Green, St. Martin in Meneage: appeal dismissed with costs of £7.

QS/1/12/98

Continued appeal of Constantine against order of 25 Apr. last for removal of Mary Ann Hall and her child John (14 mo.) from St. Agnes: order confirmed. Constantine to pay £5.

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Continued appeal of Padstow against order of 26 Apr. last for removal of Mary Ann Old and Mary Ann (11), Nancy (9), Fanny (7), Jane (5), Richard (3) and Maria (10 mo.) from Little Petherick to Padstow. It was stated that in 1828 Mary Ann's husband Martin Old, now living in America, rented two fields in Padstow from John Avery Corkhill at £5 p.a. for two years, and resided in Padstow for more than 40 days. Corkhill's Clerk (now bankrupt) witnessed agreement on unstamped paper: order confirmed subject to opinion of King's Bench. Padstow to pay £5 costs.