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Newton Abbot: County Court: W. M. Praed, Esq., Judge: William Addams, of Kingsteignton, was committed for 30 days, for not complying with an order of the court, to pay John Pinsent £4 14s for debt due.
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Newton Abbot County Court: Pinsent v Adams: the defendant, an Innkeeper, of Kingsteignton, was committed for 30 days, for non-compliance with an order of the Court for payment of £3 14s debt and costs therein.
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NEWTON ABBOT: County Court, Saturday— Before W. M. Praed, Esq., judge. The only case of any interest was that of Pinsent v. Passmore, tried at the last court, and of which his Honour took time to consider. The plaintiff, a maltster, brewer, and spirit merchant, of Newton Bushel, sued the defendant, as administratrix to her late husband, Christopher Passmore, for debt of £16, due for wines and spirits. The defendant pleaded that her husband had conveyed the stock-in-trade on which the plaintiff now sued to her by a marriage settlement. The settlement was put in, and purported to comprise all the stock-in-trade, and whatever might be on the premises, under the value of £300. The property left did not amount to … besides what had been expended on payment of funeral expenses and debts, therefore it was contended that all now on the premises was subject to the trusts of the settlement. It was contended by Mr. Francis, for the plaintiff, that the settlement could not pass the after-acquired property; and that, therefore, the effects were assets liable to payment of the intestate’s debts. Judgment was given for the plaintiff, with costs.
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[Teignmouth] Harbour Commissioners: A meeting of this Board was held at the CourtHouse on Thursday late, George Curtis, Esq. Chairman. The Clerk presented the report of the committee appointed to enquire into the yearly expenditure, under the Act, to the following effect; “That the sum of £600 being part of a balance now in the hands of the Treasurer should be withdrawn for the purpose of discharging deeds poll to that amount, thereby decreasing the current expense of the commissioners £30 per year but with regard to salaries of the officers, they were not prepared to recommend any reduction at present, nor would they advise any alteration in the tolls at present collected; but would recommend to the general meeting the propriety of considering whether the business of the commissioners cannot be as well conducted by meeting four times the years instead of twelve”. Mr. Vicary moved that the report be reconsidered, every one of the resolutions being carried by the casting vote of the Chairman. The report was received by a majority of 6, Messrs. Pinsent, sen., Pinsent, jun., and Vicary voting against it; and Messrs. Kitson, Croydon, Whiteway, Stepehenson, Sanders, Wilking, Bartlett, Goodridge, and Tozer, for it. Mr. Vicary moved that £850, the balance in the hands of the Treasurer, should be applied in the manner spoken of by the Clerk, instead of £600, as recommended by the Committee: Seconded by Mr. Pinsent. The report was adopted, with the exception of the clause as to the £600. Mr. Tozer gave notice that he should move, at the next meeting, that the resolution on the books relative to taking the whole of the balance towards paying off debentures, be rescinded. Mr. Vicary considered the Clerk had no power to stay the proceedings. Mr. Whiteway was for keeping a balance in the hands of the Treasurer, to meet any contingency that might arise. Mr. Vicary showed that £80 per month was received in dues, which was enough for any contingency. Mr. Tozer said his objective was not so much whether £600 or £800 should be spent. Captain Washington had spoken of some improvements likely to be required, and he was waiting, out of courtesy to that gentleman, to see what he recommended. Mr. Vicary spoke very strongly against encumbering the harbour any more than it was already and gave notice that the next meeting he should move that the resolution, empowering the commissioners to meet once a month be rescinded.
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GRO1036 Devonport: Thomas Pinsent: 1782 – 1872
Teignmouth: Harbour Commissioners: A meeting of the Harbour Commissioners was held at the CourtHouse on Thursday morning, G. S. Curtis, Esq., in the chair. The report of the committee, which we published last week was first brought up. Mr. Vicary moved that the report be re-considered, as every one of the resolutions were passed by the casting vote of the chairman, the committee being equally divided. The report was received by a majority of five, — Mr. Pinsent, senr. and Mr. Pinsent, junr., with Mr. Vicary, voted against it. Messrs. Kitson, Croydon, Whiteway, Stephenson, Zanders, Wilking, Bartlett, Goodridge, and Tozer, voted for its reception. The Clerk said that there was a resolution in the minute book passed at a previous meeting that the whole of the balance in the hands of the Treasurer, should be appropriated Paying off deeds poll, and before they could alter the sum to be laid out, that resolution must be rescinded. Mr. Vicary moved that the balance of £858, the balance in the hand of the Treasurer, should be applied in accordance with the resolution spoken of by the Clerk, instead of £600, as recommended by the committee, which was seconded by Mr. Pinsent. It was replied that the resolution was unnecessary, so long as the previous one was un-rescinded; ultimately, the report was adopted with the exception of the clause to the £600. … (continues) …
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Union Street, Torquay: To be let with immediate possession, the convenient and well-accustomed Inn, known as the Golden Lion: For further particulars apply to Mr. Towell, the present occupier, or Messrs. Pinsent and Co. Newton Bushel: June 20th, 1850.
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Board of Guardians: Wednesday: (W. Creek, Esq., Chairman): The Chaplain! Hint to Resign. : The Chaplain’s report was first read as follows June 10, — I have examined the girls school, the 3rd class in their catechism, which appeared to be known, but not intelligibly — the writing books showed some improvement. Gave the 2nd class their collect to write out, which they professed to have learnt the day before, not one could so directly, and only two decently — the spelling indifferent. Gave the 1st class the gospel to write out, which was learnt the Sunday previous, but only one did it well—most of those who attempted it made some mistakes in their spelling, and do not appear to know the difference between the pronoun “thee, and the definite article “the,” with other mistakes equally glaring, still I disposed to think, with these imperfections, that the school is now receiving more attention than it has lately been receiving.” Mr. Courtier would like to know the age of these children in the 3rd class. Mr. Law said the ages of them could not be defined, as they were not ranged according to age, but according to what they knew. Mr. Pinsent said it was very inconvenient for the Board to be continually pestered with these derogatory observations from the chaplain, relative to the girls’ school, and he very much wondered that Mr. Good adopted such a course. Mr. Palk agreed with Mr. Pinsent that it was a great pity the chaplain should adopt such an uncharitable course — where most charity should be looked for, the less was to be found. He thought the sooner the chaplain left his office the better — (hear, hear). Mr. Courtier said he did not know whether he was in order or not, to move a resolution relative to the chaplain. The Chairman thought it the more regular to bring up the report of the House committee first, which was done, and it was found to contain a very flattering remark on the girl’s school, which was received and adopted. Mr. Courtier moved, and Mr. Palk seconded “That the conduct of Mr. Good, the chaplain of this union, towards Miss Heath, the schoolmistress, has been, and is still cruel and vexatious. His many charges against her of moral delinquency, inattention, and neglect of the children have been examined into by committees appointed by this board to investigate the charges, who have reported to this board, that all the charges against Miss Heath, were unfounded. The Board of Guardians cannot help pitying such conduct in a Christian minister, it being unbecoming and indecorous, showing a little of charity, but very much like revenge. The Board having lost that confidence which ought to exist between one of their servants and themselves, do order Mr. Alsop, the clerk, to write the chaplain to desire that he will desist from such conduct in future, or resign the office he now holds under this Board.” … (ongoing discussion) …
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Newton Abbot: Board of Guardians: Wednesday: Board of Guardians. — Wednesday. The first sitting of the Board took place on Wednesday. The first business to be considered was the election of chairman for the ensuing year. Mr. Staddon proposed, and Mr. Chichester seconded — “That the Rev. C. Wolston be the chairman for the ensuing year.” G. S. Curtis, Esq., was proposed by Mr. Courtier, and seconded by Mr. Maye. Mr. Munroe occupied the chair during the election, which was very exciting during two hours, and much strong feeling was exhibited on both sides. The result was that the Rev. C. Wolston was returned by a majority of two. The rev. gentleman took the chair, much against the wishes of the opposing party, who said that the business had been conducted unfairly, declaring that the poll had been kept open unduly, to receive the names of some persons, who were not then present, which had turned the scale. This was, however, denied by the chairman, and the party in favour of the Rev. Mr. Wolston. Mr. Curtis voted in favor of his opponent. W. Creed, Esq. and G. S. Curtis, Esq. were selected vice-chairmen for the ensuing year, the Rev. T. Kitson having resigned. The following committees were then appointed. Finance Committee: Col. Fox, Mr. Courtier, Mr. Creagh, Mr. Whidborne, Mr. T. Rendell, Mr. Bearne, Mr. Wale, Mr. Lethbridge, Mr. Law, Mr. Pinsent, Mr. W. Burd, Mr. Thomas, Mr. T. Wills, Mr. J. Harvey, Mr. W. Sparke, Mr. Peckins, Mr. Staddon. Committee to Inspect Tenders: Mr. T. Rendell, Mr. Stooke, Mr. Pinsent, Mr. Shapley, Mr. Law, Mr. Staddon, Mr. Hannaford, Mr. Bearne, Mr. Bickford Mr. May, Mr Burd Mr. Palk, Mr. Wale, Mr. Tucker, Mr. T. Wills: House Visiting Cammiltee: Mr. Hole, Col. Fox, Mr. Bearne, Mr. Woolland, Mr. Wale. Mr. Pinsent, Mr. W. Rendell, Mr. Stooke, Mr Law, Lieut. Lethbridge, Mr. T. Rendell, Rev. H. Woolcombe, Mr. E. Palk, Mr. R. Burd, Rev. T. Kitson, Mr. Pike, Mr. J. Bickford, Rev. J. Taylor, Mr. J. Harvey, Mr J. Maye, Mr. J. Harvey. Medical Committee: Mr. W. Rendell, Mr. I. Rendell, Mr. T. Rendell, Mr. Courtier, Mr. Hole, Mr. Skinner, Mr. Lethbridge, Mr. Creagh, Rev. F. S. Taylor, Col. Fox, Mr. Hughes, Mr. Palk, (Highweek) Mr. Burd. On the board resuming for general business, a report of the visiting committee was read, recommending that Mr. Gillard, the medical officer, should have £12 for his increased work in the town, and £8 for Kingsteignton. It was moved by Mr. Palk, seconded by Mr. Hole, that the report be received. Lieut. Lethbridge said he could not conceive that the medical man could do the work required of him, at the rate Mr. Gillard was doing it; he had only 1s 11d per day for attending 59 sick people in the house, and only £8 a year for Kingsteignton, where there had been a great deal of work. Mr. French was for retrenchment, and thought these no times for increase of salaries, and should therefore vote against it. Mr. Palk had heard from the commissioner that there was to be a reduction in all salaries, and he felt that it should be carefully done, except in cases of old and tried servants such as Mr. Gillard. Mr. Kitson spoke highly of the efficiency of Mr. Gillard, whose mode of treating paupers was a great improvement on that of his predecessor. He had heard from Mr. Woolcombe that the rate of mortality at Kingsteignton through the past year had been one in twenty-seven! He thought Mr. Gillard deserved something for his extra trouble. Mr. Courtier was against giving gratuities. If the medical man in his parish had made an application for an increase of salary a few months ago, the ratio of deaths and sick cases under his care would have warranted it. Some months were very different from others; the rate of mortality varied much. If anything was required, he would give it in the shape of an increased salary and would vote for any fair increase required for Mr. Gillard. Mr. Westcott moved, and Mr. Staddon seconded — that the report be received and adopted, which was carried by 15 to 6. (also) … A meeting of the ratepayers took place at the Town Hall on Monday evening last – above 100 were present – to consider what steps should be adopted relative to the report of G.T. Clarke, Esq., Superintending Inspector to the General Board of Health, on the Sewage, Drainage, Supply of Water, and the Sanitary Condition of the Town. J. T. Coward, Esq. was voted to the chair … (discussion) … Mr. Edward Beazley moved, and Mr. J. Pinsent seconded – “That the statement addressed to the General Board of Health, presented to this meeting by the committee appointed at a public meeting of the ratepayers of Wolbourgh, on the 17th day of Decr. 1849, and which statement has been now read, be received and adopted by this meeting and that the chairman do sign the same in behalf the meeting and forward the statement to the General Board of Health”.
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GRO0518 Devonport: John Ball Pinsent: 1819 – 1901