Tag: October 1866

The Purchase of the Market: At the present moment this is our great difficulty. The town wants a better market; the present one is in private hands, but there is an offer to sell – the question to be determined is shall it be bought? A meeting of the inhabitants was held on Friday, at the Town Hall to take action in the matter. W. J. Watts, Esq., presided, and there were also present, Sir W., Rae, Rev. Dr. Goode … Etc. (includes) … T. Pinsent … (proposed purchase price £8,000 and of new buildings £6,000 less assets from sales and ability to borrow meant they were short on funds …) … 

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GRO1037 Devonport: Thomas Pinsent: 1807 – 1826 (?)

The Newton Market: The inhabitants met at the Town Hall on Friday to consider the present state of the market. Mr. W. J. Watts presided. Also present:  – Sir Wm. Rae, Rev. Dr. Good, Dr. Haydon, Captain Lethbridge, Messrs. W. J. Watts. E. C. Kent, H. Mills, J. S. Cull, G. Stevens, L. Bearne … (etc) … (includes) … T. Pincent … (discussion on the disgraceful state of the market and of the desirability of the parish to purchase it).  

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GRO1037 Devonport: Thomas Pinsent: 1807 – 1826 (?)

Collumpton Petty Session: James Gillard, labourer, in the employ of Mr. William Matthews, a farmer, of the neighbourhood of Culmstock, was charged with stealing straw on Saturday last. Prosecutor stated that had lately lost straw. Suspecting the prisoner, he sent for a constable. On Sunday morning, the prisoner came to him crying and asked to be forgiven for what he had done last night. Prosecutor replied that he could not; prisoner must have what the law would give “un.” P.C. Pinsent went Saturday night to the prisoner’s house. He saw him and said, “I want to see that bundle of straw you brought home from Mr. Matthews to see whether its wheat or barley.” Prisoner said, “It’s wheat and that it would be found in the back house.” They both went there, and the prisoner pointed out the bundle now produced. Prisoner was sorry for what he had done and hoped to be forgiven. He further said it was all right what the P.C. had said and pleaded guilty; he was sentenced to fourteen day’s imprisonment with hard labour. 

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