Catalogue description Sessions held at Bodmin

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Justices

John Hearle Tremayne, esq., (chairman), Rt. Hon. Edward Granville Lord Eliot, Sir William Lewis Salusbury Trelawny, and Sir William Molesworth, barts., Edward William Wynne Pendarves, Gordon William Francis Gregor, Richard Gully Bennet, John Samuel Enys, Richard Johns, Humphry Willyams, William Henry Pole Carew, John Ennis Vivian, William Jope, Thomas John Phillipps, George Simon Borlase, William Hext, John Hext, Henry Thompson, George Boughton Kingdon, John Lyne, and Edmund Turner, esqs., William Molesworth, Richard Buller, John Buller, Nicholas Kendall, Richard Gerveys Grylls, jun., Charles Hodgson, Thomas Grylls, Thomas Pascoe, and Charles Lyne, clerks.

Jury

William Francis, Joseph Adams, Henry Blake, Robert Body, Udy Bray, Henry Cossentine, Henry Ellery, Joseph Grigg, George Hicks, William Hill, John Leach, William Martyn, Thomas Martyn, James Oxnam, John Paddon, Stephen Pearce, jun., Josias Phillips, Ralph Pound, Richard Rundle, Joseph Searle, William Sincock, Henry Symons and James Thomas, gents.

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Thirteen 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 bridge rate levied to be paid to William Moorman, gent., bridge surveyor (west).

Tresillian bridge and the road at its western end to be repaired, under inspection of Gordon William Francis Gregor and Humphry Willyams, esqs.

Visiting Justices to Bodmin Gaol empowered to buy small piece of land adjoining western end of gaol. To report to next sessions.

Francis Hearle Rodd, esq. resigned as visiting magistrate to gaol because of "ill health and bodily infirmity". Court recorded thanks for his past services.

Rev. Charles Hodgson, clerk, appointed a visiting magistrate to the gaol.

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Filiation order

Child; F; When born; 19 June; Parish;Mother;Alleged father; Gwennap; Eliza Moyle, singlewoman; Elisha Berryman of Gwennap, miner.

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William Borlase of Illogan, lab. indicted for stealing various pieces of timber, property of William Reynolds and others: one month's hard labour in Bodmin gaol.

Edward Perry of Stratton, carpenter, indicted for stealing a pair of shoes, property of Thomas Maynard: acquitted.

Elizabeth Woolcock of Luxulyan, singlewoman, indicted for stealing a pair of worsted stockings, property of Jane Rundle: one month's hard labour in Bodmin gaol.

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

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Report of Visiting Justices to Gaol and Bridewell

Reported as follows:-

1. Good order and management.

2. Alterations made to female bridewell, having added two wash houses, a drying room, a receiving room with sleeping cells over, and a coal shed on front of the gaol, the latter saving expenses in coal carrying.

3. Number of prisoners committed reduced by one third compared to previous year.

4. Recommended purchase of "spot of land" at western end of gaol, adjoining the railroad.

Governor's report

Reported completion of receiving-room, and also coal shed, the latter effecting a saving of £20 p.a.

Reported on number of prisoners as follows:-

Debtors and persons on civil process; Male: 18; Females: 1; Total: 19

Convicted of felony; Male: 22; Females: 4; Total: 26

Convicted of misdemeanour; Male: 40; Females: 8; Total: 48

Charged with felony; Male: 16; Females: 2; Total: 18

Charged with misdemeanour; Male: 4; Females: 1; Total: 5

Totals; Male: 100; Females: 16; Total: 116

Children; Total: 3

Total: 119

Chaplain's report

1. Reported excellent discipline.

2. Committals reduced from 788 in 1833 to 549 this year.

3. Juvenile offenders attending Sunday School have been enabled to read fluently before discharge.

4. Two services with sermon held each Sunday.

Surgeon's report

1. Reported prisoners generally healthy, but several cases of fever during last three months, but no fatalities.

2. Peter Mahon, convicted of misdemeanour, attacked with "virulent venereal opthalmia in March last" which did not yield to "usual treatment" resulting in loss of his sight.

3. Greatest number in infirmary at any one time was four.

Chairman reported no alteration in number of officers or their respective salaries.

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Richard Butters and Thomas Olver, both of Morval, labs. indicted for stealing four geese and four barn door fowls, property of Thomas Johns: R.B. received six months' and T.O. four months' hard labour in Bodmin gaol.

Richard Warne of Falmouth, lab. indicted for stealing a cotton apron, property of Peter Sharpe: six months' hard labour in Bodmin gaol, and solitary confinement for first and last weeks.

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James Collins, of Bodmin, lab. indicted for stealing a pair of shoes, property of Richard Hender: two months' hard labour in Bodmin gaol.

Thomas Roberts Edwards of Liskeard, lab. indicted for stealing saddle and bridle, property of William Davey: six months' hard labour in Bodmin gaol.

Agnes Thomas of Budock, singlewoman, indicted for stealing a silver watch, and gilt chain and seals, property of William Williamson: three months' hard labour and solitary confinement for last week.

Gordon Trevanion Chadwick of Redruth, gent. indicted for stealing a hat, property of Edward Harris: acquitted.

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Nicholas Crocker of Tywardreath, lab. indicted for stealing a pair of worsted stockings, property of Stephen Johns: one month's hard labour in Bodmin gaol.

William Thomas of Gulval, lab. indicted for stealing a basket, 5lbs. of beef, 5lbs. of beef tallow, 4lbs. wheaten flour, and 5lbs. of pork, property of John Rowe: two months' hard labour in Bodmin gaol.

Samuel Argall of Perranzabuloe, lab. indicted for stealing a plane, property of George Dowrick [?Dourick]: three months' hard labour in Bodmin gaol.

Richard Dawe committed for a felony: discharged ignoramus.

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Samuel Daw of Redruth, lab., previously convicted of felony, indicted for stealing three ducks, property of John Harris: transported for fourteen years.

Robert Coad of St. Agnes, lab., previously convicted of felony, indicted for stealing eight shilling pieces and other coin, and a pound of soap, property of William Harris: transported for fourteen years.

Josiah Cock of Kenwyn indicted for uttering a counterfeit half-crown to Thomas Libby: acquitted.

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Weights and measures

Two copies of "Imperial Standard Weights and Measures" to be established, one for east division at Lostwithiel and one for west division at Redruth. Two inspectors appointed:- Mr. John Parkin (east) and Mr. Josias Phillips (west). Weights and measures at Lostwithiel have been stamped at Exchequer. New set of weights and measures to be procured, duly stamped, for Redruth. Stamps to be procured for stamping all weights and measures in county. Inspectors to tour their own division "for the convenience of such persons as may wish to compare their weights and measures with the legal standard", advertising times and places at which they will attend, in such a way that no-one will need to travel more than ten miles from his residence.

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John Coe's tender accepted for conveyance of prisoners from Truro to Bodmin at following rates:- 10s. for first prisoner, and 5s. for every other prisoner. Two year contract to be entered into, but to be annulled "for misbehaviour" or at three months' notice from the court, also subject to two sureties of £20 for delivery and good treatment of all prisoners.

Edward Martin committed for want of sureties in breach of peace against Jonathan Hodge: to remain in bridewell until next sessions.

Abraham George and James Jenkin, both of St. Germans, labs. indicted for obtaining money under false pretences: A.G. transported for seven years. J.J. received twelve months' hard labour in Bodmin gaol.

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Following Act concerning repair and enlargement of county gaols and for procuring information about them, J.P.s enabled to contract with J.P.s of any town borough of liberty for maintenance of prisoners from that borough or liberty.

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Committee of magistrates requested to meet at Bodmin on Tuesday 9 Dec. next at noon to consider providing suitable accommodation for judges and justices at Bodmin Assizes. Committee to be Lord Eliot, Sir William Trelawny, Mr. Pendarves, Sir William Molesworth, Sir Charles Lemon and any other justices "who may find it convenient to attend."

Friendly society

Alterations and amendments to rules of Truro New Annuitant Society allowed and confirmed.

Appeal by Gwennap against order of 17 July last for removal of Eliza Toy, singlewoman, from Stithians: held over.

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Continued appeal by St. Agnes against order of 17 May last for removal of Mary Nicholas, singlewoman, from Helston: order reversed. Helston to pay St. Agnes £2 costs and maintenance.

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Continued appeal by Marazion against order of 12 May last for removal of Ann Jago, singlewoman, dau. of George and Margaret Jago, from Ludgvan: order reversed. Ludgvan to pay Marazion £2 costs and maintenance.

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Appeal by Mabe against order of 18 Aug. last for removal of Mary Jane Williams (six months), bastard child of Jane Williams from Penzance: order quashed. Penzance to pay Mabe £2.10s.0d. costs and maintenance.

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Continued appeal by St. Budeaux, Devon, against order of 26 May last, for removal of John Symons, Elizabeth his wife, and their children Isaac (3), and Mary Ann (1) from St. Minver Highlands: order reversed. St. Minver Highlands to pay St. Budeaux £2.3s.0d. costs and maintenance.

John Moyle, Samuel Moyle, James Tyack, and Edward Roberts, all of Kea, labs. and William Lean of Gwennap, lab. indicted for assaulting Edward Crossman: all acquitted.

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John Hughes, lab., and Maria his wife, and John Symons, Joseph Jeffery and Thomas Pascoe, all of Kenwyn, labs., indicted for assaulting Edward Crossman: J.H. received six months in Bodmin gaol and 1s. fine, J.S. and J.J. received three months in Bodmin gaol and fined 1s. each, T.P. received one month in Bodmin gaol and 1s. fine, M.H. received a fortnight in Bodmin gaol and 1s. fine.

Continued appeal by Truro St. Mary against order of 27 June last for removal of Grace Woolcock, singlewoman, from Penzance: order reversed.

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Appeal by Ruan Major against order of 16 Aug. last for removal of Mary Richards from Landewednack: held over.

Appeal by Richard Hosken, esq. against order made 11 Sep. last for reimbursement of charges of Cubert overseers for half year ending Michaelmas 1834 at 1s.6d. in £: held over.

Continued appeal by Talland against order of 29 Apr. last for removal of Richard Botters, Mary Ann his wife, and Richard's children by his first wife Jane, Abraham (25), Benjamin (22) and Mary Ann (18), also John (6) and Joseph (3½), sons by Mary Ann, from East Looe: held over.

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Continued appeal by Sithney against order of 13 May last for removal of Elizabeth Penaluna, singlewoman, from Camborne: held over.

Appeal by St. Breock against order of 6 Oct. inst. for removal of John Sanders, Ann his wife and their children William (3), and John (2) from St. Minver Lowlands: held over.

Appeal by Cury against order of 1 Oct. inst for removal of William Hocking, lab. and his children John (13) and Elizabeth (10), from Helston: held over.

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Appeal by William Burt against poor rate made for Advent 25 Aug. last: held over.

Continued appeal by St. Columb Major against order of 20 May last for removal of Elizabeth Benney from St. Wenn: order reversed. St. Wenn to pay St. Columb Major £5.14s.0d. costs and maintenance.

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Liquor licences

Appeal by John Hart of Week St. Mary against refusal of justices at licensing meeting held at Tree Inn in Stratton on 2 Sep. last, to grant him a liquor licence for his house, the New Inn in Week St. Mary: refusal reversed. Licence granted for liquors to be consumed in the house provided that "he do not fraudulently dilute or adulterate the same," nor use any illegal measures, nor permit drunkenness, disorderly conduct, gaming, nor allow any liquor to be carried out of his premises during hours of divine service. Licence in force until 10 Oct. next, provided that J.H. in meantime does not become a sheriff's officer.

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Appeal by Richard Lean of St. Kew, retail brewer, against refusal of justices to grant him a licence to sell liquor for consumption in his house at Chapel Amble in St. Kew: refusal reversed. Conditions as QS/1/12/449,450.

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Appeal by Ruan Major against order of 16 Aug. last for removal of Mary Richards from Landewednack: held over.

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Continued appeal by Bodmin against order of 17 June last for removal of Robert Scadden, and Ann his wife, from Marazion: order confirmed. Bodmin to pay Marazion £5 costs.