Sessions held at Truro

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Justices

William Peter, esq. (chairman), Sir Charles Lemon, bart., Edward Rodd, D.D., John Hearle Tremayne, Francis Hearle Rodd, Edward William Wynne Pendarves, Richard Gully Bennet, David Howell, John Samuel Enys, Richard Johns, Humphry Willyams, John Scobell, Nicholas Kendall, John Borlase, Samuel Borlase, William Hext, William Jope, George Simon Borlase, Matthew Garland Cregoe, Edmund Turner, Christopher Wallis Popham, John Lyne, Henry Prynne Andrew and James Harvey Hosken, esqs., John Buller, William Hockin, Charles Valentine le Grice, Edward Rogers, Charles Trevanion Kempe, Richard Gerveys Grylls, jun., George Treweeke, Francis John Hext and Thomas Pascoe, clerks.

Jury

John Symons, John Furze, Richard Southwell Curtis, William Kirkness, John Tyack, George Hill, Edward Lawrence, Hugh Oliver Olivey, Richard Hodge, John Pollard, Josiah Mayne, William Pearson, John Downing, Joseph Morphew, Johnson Vivian, George Mitchell, James Trembath, Gilbert Roberts, Charles Trelees, John Baynes, Josiah Devonshire, Collan Bawden and John Hitchens, gents.

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

One bridge rate levied to be paid to James Chapple, gent., bridge surveyor (east).

John Hearle Tremayne requested to preside as chairman at next general Q.S.

Friendly Societies

Rules and regulations of following societies allowed:-

St. Ewe, North Hill, Marazion Provident Society, Tregony Annuitant Society, Camborne Tradesmen's Society, Camborne Philanthropic Society, Loyal Tradesmen's Society at Tuckingmill, Launceston Fellowship Society and Phillack Churchtown Friendly Society.

Account of Edward Coode, gent., treasurer examined and allowed. £1,713.18s. 11½d. due to county.

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Filiation orders

Child; M; When born; 8 Mar.; Parish;Mother;Alleged father.; St. Columb Major; Susan Udy, singlewoman; William Glanville of St. Breock, shoemaker.

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Filiation orders

Child; M; When born; 13 Jan.; Parish;Mother;Alleged father.; Crowan; Peternell Thomas, singlewoman; Richard Pascoe of Wendron.

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Filiation orders

Child; M; When born; 26 Jan.; Parish;Mother;Alleged father.; St. Veep; Elizabeth Sandy, singlewoman; William Spray of Lostwithiel, lab.

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Filiation orders

Child; M; When born; 28 Dec.; Parish;Mother;Alleged father.; Mylor; Elizabeth Eslick, singlewoman; John Bickford of Mylor, shipwright.

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Bastardy orders

Name: William Barren; Parish: Mevagissey; Court's decision: To remain in custody. Child not yet born.

Name: Benjamin Barrett; Parish: Lanreath; Court's decision: To remain in custody. Child not yet born.

Thomas James committed to bridewell as rogue and vagabond and for deserting his wife, chargeable to St. Agnes: discharged.

John Inch of Endellion, lab. indicted for stealing 3 furze faggots and an oak pole, property of Mark Gay [?Guy]: one month's hard labour in Bodmin gaol.

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John Guiham White of St. Austell, lab., indicted for stealing two waistcoats, property of John Kellow: three months' hard labour in Bodmin gaol.

Richard Pope of Camborne, lab., indicted for stealing two ducks, property of Charity Sincock: to be whipped.

John Rule of Camborne, lab., indicted for stealing a cock, a hen, and two barndoor fowls, property of Rebecca Glanville: two months' hard labour in Bodmin gaol.

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William Bowles, and Michael Donovan, both of Budock, labs. indicted for stealing two sacks and a silver meat spoon, property of Elizabeth Wade: both received six months' hard labour in Bodmin gaol.

William Carbis of Gwennap, lab., indicted for stealing twenty-five pairs of shoes, a basket and 5lbs of pork, property of Richard Miners, also a cloth cloak, property of Nicholas Nicholls: transported for fourteen years (7 years for each indictment).

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Report of visiting justices to gaol and bridewell

Four years elapsed since total change in system made. Justices expressed their "perfect satisfaction". New governor was appointed 12 Feb. 1828.

They made comparison of expenditure on gaol for 4 years from year ending Easter 1828 showing amounts spent on building, totalling £18,078.16s.6d. For four succeeding years it was £15,133.19s.4d.

Spent on building and repairs in first period £1,871.16s.9d. and in second period £15,678.15s.8d.

Small portion of the saving was as a result of the abandonment of Launceston gaol at Easter 1829.

They hoped that the gaol expenses might have been less but noted that many repairs had been necessary to both gaol and bridewell "built not much more than fifty years ago". With regard to security, and also to accommodation, conditions "are now far from being in a perfect state".

Regarding health of prisoners the introduction of the system of "Dietary and Classification" cases of fever have been reduced. Increased accommodation in the infirmary had been provided, but had not been occupied. Praise was due to the governor who had superintended the improvements. Report dated Apr. 2 1832.

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Elizabeth Woolcock committed for stealing two knives, property of Nicholas Rundle: discharged ignoramus.

John Scawn of Callington, lab. indicted for stealing a gander property of Henry Millett: one month's hard labour in Bodmin gaol.

James Henning of St. John, lab. indicted for stealing two guns, a powder horn, two gun barrels and a gun stock, property of John Westlake, jun.: six months' hard labour in Bodmin gaol.

Frederick Worth of Calstock, lab. indicted for stealing a wheel, property of William Kellow: one month's hard labour in Bodmin gaol.

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Nicholas Honey of St. Veep, lab. indicted for stealing a quantity of hay, property of George Scantlebury: acquitted.

Richard Tilley of Liskeard, lab. indicted for stealing a hat, property of James Ivey Tremayne: acquitted.

Richard Stephens of Crowan, lab. indicted for stealing an iron candlestick, a pair of iron snuffers, and a brass candlestick, property of Thomas Philp: two months' hard labour in Bodmin gaol.

Thomas Rogers of St. Enoder, lab. indicted for stealing a greatcoat, property of Richard Henwood: transported for seven years.

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James Elliott and James Wilson, both of St. Austell, labs., indicted for stealing ten pairs of leather shoes etc., property of Thomas Rosevear: J.E. received three months' hard labour in Bodmin gaol. J.W. acquitted.

Thomas Smith of Liskeard, lab. indicted for stealing a visgey [Cornish dialect for a double-headed pick] and a mattock, property of Edward Lavis: one month's hard labour in Bodmin gaol.

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Richard Dunn of Kenwyn, lab. indicted for stealing 3lbs. of candles, property of William Holman and William Justis, having been previously convicted of felony at Q.S at Bodmin on 19 Oct. 1831: transported for 7 years.

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Elizabeth, wife of William Cock of Camborne, miner, and Mary, wife of William Wicks of Camborne ,lab., indicted for stealing ten "stubbs" of furze and some furze roots, property of Edward Hall: acquitted.

John Friggins of Gwennap, lab., indicted for stealing a horse collar, a leather horse breeching, and two pieces of horse harness, property of Samuel Peters: three months' hard labour in Bodmin gaol.

Ralph Jory, jun., of Gwennap, lab. indicted for stealing 30 quarts of Madeira wine, two quarts of ale, and 30 bottles, property of Michael Williams: twelve months' hard labour in Bodmin gaol.

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Edward Tonkin of Kea, lab. indicted for stealing a pair of woollen trousers, property of Thomas Gilbert: acquitted.

Walter Blight committed for stealing a bed mattress, property of William Earl of St. Germans: discharged ignoramus.

Walter Bray, James Ellis, James Snell and James Truscott indicted at last sessions for unlawful assembly and assault and who previously pleaded not guilty now pleaded guilty.

Building in St. Austell occupied by John Bray registered as a chapel for use of Baptist dissenters.

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Appeal by Lanivet against order of 7 Feb. last for removal of William Dark Cundy, Mary his wife, and their son John (10 months) from St. Columb Major: held over.

Appeal by Mawgan against order of 1 Mar. last for removal of John Hawken, and Sophia his wife, from Kenwyn: held over.

Appeal by Camborne against order of 20 Mar. last for removal of Ann Cock from Redruth: held over.

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Appeal by Camborne against order of 28 Feb. last for removal of Nicholas Polmeor, Mary his wife, and their children Sophia (7), and Nicholas (3) from Illogan: held over.

Appeal by St. Ives against order of 1 Mar. last for removal of Thomas Paull, jun., mariner, Elizabeth his wife, and their children Elizabeth (5) and Thomas (4) from Phillack: held over.

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Appeal by Crantock against order of 6 Feb. last for removal of Catherine Henwood, widow, and her children Catherine (16) and John (13) from St. Agnes: held over.

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Continued appeal by St. Ives against order of 6 Aug. last for the removal of Elizabeth Mackie, wife of John Mackie, mariner, and their children Mary Ann (2 years and 2 months) and John (11 days) from Penzance: held over.

Appeal by Henry Skewis against poor rate made for Constantine 23 Feb. last: held over.

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Continued appeal by Little Petherick against order of 13 Sep. last for removal of Joseph Gill, Johannah his wife, and their children Maria (11), Hannah (9), Gregor (7), John (5), and James (2) from St. Breock: order reversed. St. Breock to pay Little Petherick £5 costs and maintenance.

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Benjamin Richards and John Richards, both of Lelant, miners, indicted for stealing 1,000lbs. of rope, property of Philip Rogers and others: acquitted.

Henry Strongman of St. Clement, lab., indicted for stealing three halfcrowns. Pleaded guilty: one month's hard labour in Bodmin gaol and two private whippings.

Jane Ellis of Gulval, singlewoman, indicted for stealing a turf, property of William Trudgeon. Pleaded guilty: fourteen days' hard labour in Bodmin gaol.

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Richard Endean of Crantock, lab. indicted for stealing a counterpane, property of William Mitchell: three months' hard labour in Bodmin gaol.

Elizabeth Key of Perranzabuloe, singlewoman, indicted for stealing 3 yards of lace, property of John Lyle: fourteen days' hard labour in Bodmin gaol.

James Varco of St. Clement, lab. indicted for stealing a sheaf of barley, property of Thomas Bate: imprisoned until end of the sessions.

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James Phillips of Perranzabuloe, lab. indicted for maliciously damaging an engine, "a whim" [a winding engine used in a mine], property of John Vivian and others: acquitted.

Charlotte Brown of Redruth, spinster, indicted for obtaining goods on false pretences from Catherine Boase and Charles Bennett: twelve months' hard labour in Bodmin gaol.

Thomas Holman of Kea, lab., indicted for assaulting Ann Polkinghorne with intent to ravish, also for beating A.P: two years' hard labour in Bodmin gaol.

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Appeal by Spencer Rogers against poor rate made for St. Stephen in Brannel 21 Feb. last at 4s. in £: held over.

Appeal by Joseph Carne and John Vivian against poor rate made for Phillack at 1s. in £: held over.

Appeal by Thomas Rickard Avery against poor rate made for Trevalga 12 Mar. last: held over.

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Continued appeal by Paul against order of 7 Oct. last for removal of Wilmot Hollow, singlewoman, from Gulval: order reversed.

Friendly society

Following words in rules of Fellowship Society at Launceston to be altered: "Those present and paying their arrears may be allowed a two penny ticket" to be struck out by barrister and a reinsertion of alternative words [which clerk omitted] to be made.

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Following application made at special sessions at Guildhall in Penzance on 2 Mar. last concerning diversion of part of ancient footway 490 yards long in St. Buryan, between village of Trevedran and the church village through lands of John Paynter, esq: order confirmed.

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Continued appeal by John Tyacke against poor rate made for Constantine 9 Dec. last: rate confirmed. J.T. to pay Constantine £10 costs.

William Truscott, John Hodge and James Rouse, all of St. Blazey, labs., indicted for assaulting William Woolcock a constable of the parish in execution of his duty: W.T. and J.R. fined 40s. each on above charge, and J.H. fined 20s. for assaulting W.W. All to be kept in custody until fines paid.

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John Williams of Helston, lab. indicted for obtaining 5s. by false pretences from Henry Skewes: six months' hard labour in Bodmin gaol.

Indictment against James Cock and James Best for unlawful assembly and assault: quashed by consent of prosecutor.

Charles Roberts of Truro, lab., indicted for obtaining by false pretences goods from Jeremiah Reynolds: six months' hard labour in Bodmin gaol.

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Continued appeal by St. Erth against order of 15 Oct. last for removal of Elizabeth Colenso, widow, and her children Honor (16), Caroline (8), Grace (7), Edward (4), Rosina (2), and Henry (16 months) from Breage: order confirmed. St. Erth to pay Breage £5 costs.

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Continued appeal by Penryn against order of 15 Dec. last for removal of Honour Gill, widow, and her children William Henry (10), Jane (5), and Elizabeth (2) from Budock. In 1815 Henry Gill, her deceased husband, took a three-room tenement in Penryn, from Mr. Edgcome, at rent of £6 p.a. The three rooms were originally part of a house, which before 1815, had been divided into five separate houses, one of which was occupied by H.G. [Accommodation described in detail]. Agreed with landlord that H.G. should pay all the rates, which he did from 1815 to 1830. Details of financial arrangements]: order confirmed subject to opinion of King's Bench. Penryn to pay Budock £5 costs.