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Western Times: Saturday 17th July 1852

NEWTON ABBOT: THE SOUTH DEVON ELECTION: A meeting was held at the Union Inn on Wednesday morning, take into consideration the desirability of inviting Viscount Ebrington to allow himself to be nominated for the southern division of the county. There had been but a few hours’ notice given, yet the room was crowded with representatives from all parts of the county, Sidmouth, Kingsbridge, Exeter, Abbotskerswell, Totnes, Ashburton, Moretonhampstead, Bovey, Teignmouth, Dawlish, Shaldon, Torquay, and St. Mary Church, and requisitions well signed were produced from nearly all these places. G. S. Curtis, Esq., was unanimously called to the chair. Mr. Creed moved, and Mr. Coward seconded, a resolution, in effect that it was desirable that his lordship be invited to come down and allow himself to be put in nomination. Both of these gentlemen spoke of the growing feeling in the county towards reform, and the number of electors who were eager that liberal members should be returned. They thought the reformers were never in a better position to return a member — (cheers). Mr. Vicary said there were many who had always hitherto disagreed with the liberals in politics that would come forward now and vote for his lordship … (continued discussion) … The first thing to be done was to send a deputation to see Lord Ebrington, and to subscribe for the expense of carrying on the contest. Mr. Ferris (Totnes) said he would subscribe towards defraying the expense of an election, and £1 towards sending a deputation to London. It was decided that the deputation to be sent should consist of Mr. Tucker, of Ashburton, and the Chairman and the necessary subscription for that purpose was instantly made up. Mr. Gustavus Smith, of Sidmouth, made a very able speech, and assured the meeting of the good feeling existing at Sidmouth and Exmouth towards the cause. Capt. Lee (Torquay) produced the list of voters of that town and showed that there would be a good majority in favour of reform. Mr. Latimer, from Exeter, stated that no movement had taken place there beyond giving circulation to the requisition, which had only been out a few hours. Several gentlemen were awaiting the result of this day’s proceedings to go to work in earnest. Mr. Giliard, Kingsbridge, bore testimony to the growing independence of the agriculturists in his neighbourhood, a majority of whom would be found ready on the day of election. The following local committee was then formed: Messrs. Coward, Creed, Gay, Vicary, Ford, Pinsent, Bearne, and Capt. Lee. The deputation having left for London, the meeting separated. 

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Western Times: Saturday 19th June 1852

DEVON: TO be SOLD by Public Auction, at the Union Inn, in Bovey Tracey, by Mr. Robert Rendell, on MONDAY, the 28th of June instant, at four o’ Clock in the Afternoon, (unless previously disposed of by Private Contract, in which case due notice will be given), the Fee-Simple of and in all that substantial Dwelling House and Premises, Situate in the best part of the Town of Bovey Tracey And for many years past in the occupation of Miss Puddicombe, lately deceased. The Dwelling-house comprises Good Drawing, Dining, and Breakfast-rooms, Five Bed-rooms, besides Attics and Servants’ Apartments, Two Kitchens, Cellar, and various other Out-houses, Courtlage with Pump, and excellent supply of good Water, and Large Walled Garden behind. The Premises have a Street Frontage of 77 Feet, and are in Depth about 178 Feet, and will be Sold with the Bells, Grates, Kitchen Range, Copper Furnace, and other convenient Fixtures. The Purchaser may take the FURNITURE of the House at a Valuation; but if not so disposed of, the same will be SOLD by Public Auction on the Premises, particulars of which will appear in future Advertisements. To Treat for the Purchase by Private Contrary apply at the Dwelling-House, or to Mr. JOHN PINSENT, Newton Bushel: Dated 16th June 1852. 

[see also Exeter and Plymouth Gazette: Saturday 19th June 1852] 

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Trewman’s Exeter Flying Post or Plymouth and Cornish Advertiser: issue 4496: Thursday February 26th, 1852: News. 

Teignmouth: Harbour Commissioners; A meeting of this body took place at the CourtHouse, on Thursday, C. Kelson Esq. in the Chair. The minutes of the last meeting having been read, – the following balances were shown to be in the hands of the treasurer, – harbour £601 16s 5d, river, £80 12s, 2d. Mr. Ford gave notice that he should move, at the next meeting, that the future meetings be held alternately at Newton and Teignmouth. Mr. Pinsent gave notice that the next meeting he should move that £400 now held as balance in the hands of the Treasurer should be taken to pay off the deed poll. Mr. Bearne called attention to the inefficient buoys up the river, they were blocks of solid wood, and could hardly be seen in rough weather. He had made enquiries, and found in the river Exe that barrel buoys were used, and answered the purpose much better. The bargemen frequently complained of the inefficiency of the buoys and said that much danger was incurred. He moved that two barrel-buoys should be ordered. Mr. Ford seconded it, and it was unanimously agreed to. The meeting was then adjourned to the 15th April. 

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Bristol Times and Mirror: 17th January 1852

Bristol Police Court: The Mayor, Colonel Worrall and R. Jones Esq. … … Mr. Burton Pinsent, corn factor, Welsh-back, asked the opinion of the bench upon the point raised in the subjoining facts: A French vessel came to this port with a cargo of wheat consigned to him, and finding the berth opposite his warehouse to be unoccupied, the captain took possession of it, and commenced discharging; some time after; however, a Welsh trader, came up and the captain of which insisted on the Frenchman turning out from the inside berth, and on the Frenchman refusing, cut his cable and turned him adrift. What he wanted to know was this: whether occupying warehouse on the Back, and paying extra rent and charges, his vessels had not a right to remain in the berth which they might take up as being most convenient for discharging the Cargoes? … (discussion) … The Bench expressed their opinion that no ship should take up a berth except by direction of the quay warden or harbour master; and that no vessel had a right to eject another from a berth which could only be property done by command of the same authority. … … 

[see also Bristol Mirror on the same date] 

… Also … … A Begging Letter Impostor: John Hancock, a middle-aged man, was charged with obtaining money under false pretenses. It appeared that on Wednesday last the prisoner went into the warehouse of Mr. B. Pinsent, Welsh back, and presented a petition stating that he was death and dumb, and that he wished to make up a sum of £25 for the purpose of placing a sister in the asylum at Bristol. He wrote on a slate to the effect that he must have the money by Friday, and at last induced a gentleman named Hall to give him a shilling; Mr. H. however, hearing the afternoon that he was regaling himself at the Giant’s Castle public hose, caused him to be apprehended, when he was found to be “a great sham,” Mr. J. Bush solicitor, deposed that he gave the prisoner half a crown recently, his charitable feeling having by excited by the same tale. … (continues with discussion of forged letter) … The Mayor said it was a gross case of imposition, and committed him for three months as a rogue and a vagabond … 

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Bath Chronicle and Weekly Gazette: Thursday 11th December 1851

Arrivals: Messrs. Watts, Roby, Pinsent, Oliver, at Hayward’s, 5, South Parade.  

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Exeter and Plymouth Gazette: Saturday 15th November 1851

Newton Abbot Ploughing Match: The Dinner took place at the Globe Hotel and was served in good taste. In the unavoidable absence of Sir John Yarde Buller, through the death of his venerated mother, the chair was taken by the Rev. Christopher Wolston, of Torbryan: … (those present included) … Mr. Pinsent … 

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Western Times: Saturday 8th November 1851

Harbour and River Commissioners: A special meeting of the above body was called at the CourtHouse, on Tuesday morning last, for the purpose of taking into consideration the expediency of applying to Parliament for an amended act. The meeting was a very full one, C. Kelson, Esq., presiding. It appeared from a circular read by the Clerk that he had been memorialized by several of the commissioners to call a meeting for this purpose …  (considerable discussion) … The Chairman said whether they did or did not apply, it was as well to take the necessary steps to enable them to do so if they thought fit. Mr. Pinsent, sen., said there could be little doubt but if the abuses could be gotten rid of cheaply, it would be advisable to do so. But he was of the opinion that there was not sufficient background – no neighbourhood of magnitude to warrant any larger outlay of capital. He thought the trade was now nearly as large as it could be. Mr. Vicary said he did not agree with Mr. Pinsent by any means that the neighbourhood was not sufficiently large to warrant the belief that the trade could be materially expanded. He believed it could and would be if the impediments to it were removed. The tax enforced by the Exeter Town Council was a most infernal one … 

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Exeter and Plymouth Gazette: Saturday 20th September 1851

Accident: – On Tuesday forenoon, as the train was coming from Teignmouth to Newton, eight yearling lambs, the property of Mr. Pinsent of Shute, were ran over and killed, three being wounded. The sheep had strayed from an adjoining field and were on the line at the time the train passed. Some of the passengers were alarmed at the collision, but no other injury occurred. 

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Bristol Mirror: 1st February 1851

John Frederick Bippert, Deceased: … The widow of the late Mr. Bippert, the distressing circumstances of whose death are now before the public is in delicate health, with no relatives and destitute … subscription … Mr. and Mrs. Burton Pinsent, … £3 3s 0d …  

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Exeter and Plymouth Gazette: Saturday 4th January 1851 

Teignmouth Harbour Commissioners: On Tuesday a meeting of the commissioners appointed to consider the recommendations of Capt. Spratt, R.N., relative to the improvement of the harbour and bar of Teignmouth took place at the CourtHouse, G.S. Curtis, Esq., in the chair. Among those present were Messrs. Tozer, Whiteway, Vickary, Pinsent, Kelson and Bearne … (a committee) … met on Tuesday lasts, when after a long discussion, it was considered that while the present enormous tolls are levied by the Town Council of Exeter on this port, the committee did not feel justified in recommending the adoption of Captain Spratt’s suggestions, although they highly approved of the same … 

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