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Wanted immediately, an active Young Man, competent to undertake the charge of a large retain drapery department. Strict references will be required as to ability and character: Apply to Messrs. Pinsent and Co., Devonport: Sept 4, 1857.
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GRO1036 Devonport: Thomas Pinsent: 1782 – 1872
Newton Abbot County Court: County Police: (Mr. Charles Steer sued P.C. Winchester (No. 63) of the County constabulary, for assault and illegal imprisonment) … George Davis was a wheelwright, living in Newton Bushel, and was churchwarden of the parish between five and six on Wednesday, the 21th of June he passed by the Commercial Inn. There might have been a hundred people outside, within a space of two gunshots. There were always many people about on market and fair days. Witness stopped to enquire of a few people what the matter was, when Winchester told him to “move on.” There was no disturbance there. Witness passed on towards the town and when near Mr. Pinsent’s house he met Mr. Steer, with whom he talked on business for a few minutes. Mr. Steer went towards the Commercial Inn, when they parted. After the witness had gone on a short distance he looked back and saw Mr. Steer between two policemen. Mr. Francis here asked his Honour if he was not at liberty to put the question to the witness whether or not Winchester did not threaten him when he had Mr. Steer in custody … … Samuel Home was a brewer in the employ of Mr. Pinsent. On Midsummer Fair Day he was sent by his master to the Commercial Inn to get a cask and had to wait there for some time. He was there twenty minutes before Mr. Steer arrived. There were a great many people passing and repassing, but he heard no disturbance. Mr. Steer did not talk to anyone from the time he left Mr. Davis to the time he came to the Commercial Inn. When Mr. Steer was going into the doorway, Winchester made a sudden spring at him and collared him, saying — “D— ‘ee, you’re the fellow that has insulted me twice to-day before.” The plaintiff’s testimony as regards the subsequent conversation between him, and the defendant was confirmed by this witness …
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GRO0518 Devonport: John Ball Pinsent: 1819 – 1901
Teignmouth: Election of Harbour Master: A meeting of the harbour commissioners was held at the Court House on Thursday last. The following commissioners were present: Mr. Vicary, chairman, Messrs. Ward, T. Hutchings, S. Hutchings, Coleman, J. Drew, jun., Elias Ford, Stooke, J. B. Pinsent, Bearne, Milward. The minutes of the last meeting having been read, and the usual business transacted, the meeting proceeded to the election of harbour master, in the room of Mr. Matthew Warren, deceased. There were five candidates for the office — Messrs. Captain Bartlett, T. Bulkeley, J. Poland, William Warren, and Henry Warren (son of the deceased). The usual salary is £30 per year, but Capt. Bartlett offered to perform the duties without fee or no reward. The names of the candidates having been read by the chairman, and a show of hands given for and against each, the names stood thus: For W. Warren, no votes; Henry Warren, 2; J. Bulkeley, 3; J. Poland, 1; Capt. Bartlett, 5. The chairman then read a resolution that Capt. Bartlett be appointed harbour master. A show of hands was then made, and it appeared that Mr. T. Hutchings, Mr. S. Hutchings, Mr. Ward, Mr. Millward, and Mr. Stooke voted for, and Messrs. Pinsent, Drew, Ford, Coleman, Bearne and Vicary against the appointment of Capt. Bartlett: The chairman then declared Capt. Bartlett out voted and called on the meeting to vote for Bulkeley. Messrs. Vicary, Bearue, Drew, Ford, and Pinsent then held up their hands for, and only two against his appointment, viz., Messrs. Stooke and Coleman; several of the board expressing their intention of reserving their votes for Mr. H. Warren. The chairman, however, declared Mr. Bulkeley duly elected. The mode of election was greatly against the majority of the meeting, and the election of Bulkely may be rather attributed to the confusion attendant on this mode of voting, than to any feeling that he is at all preferable to the other candidates to fill the office. That Capt. Bartlett’s offer should not have been accepted as a source of astonishment to many, particularly as his practical knowledge of maritime affairs and his independent manner, would have rendered him a valuable man in the office. That the Chairman declared Mr. Bulkeley elected without requesting votes for Mr. H. Warren, is also a matter of surprise, and it is the opinion of several parties that the election has not yet ended, and that an attempt will be made by the other candidates to have another election.
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GRO0518 Devonport: John Ball Pinsent: 1819 – 1901
NEWTON ABBOT. Inquest: An inquest was held on Saturday evening, before A. Cockey, Esq., coroner, at Avery’s Turk’s Head Inn, on the body of Walter Hunt, who died from injuries received about a fortnight since. From the evidence a man named Williams, it appeared that deceased was coming down from Lundridge Hill, Bishopsteignton, where he had been with a horse and wagon to deliver some goods for his master (Mr. J. Pinsent, brewer), when the shaft struck the horse in the head, owing, witness considered, to its not having a belly-tie; and the horse sprang off at a great rate. Witness was thrown back in the cart, but the deceased was thrown out; the wheel ran over his legs, which were broken and much injured. He lingered until Friday night, when he expired. The jury returned a verdict of accidental death.
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GRO0518 Devonport: John Ball Pinsent: 1819 – 1901
Appeals: Knight v The Parish of Kingsteignton: … Mr. Karslake, in opening the case, said it involved the question of rating a canal in the parish of Kingsteignton and the property of Mr. Knight, the appellant. The canal, which was half a mile in length, was made by Mr. Knight on Lord Clifford’s property at considerable expense, it being brought down to the navigable river Teign … (considerable discussion) … Mr. Collier asked if it was admitted that 18,000 tons of clay had been carried for Messrs. Watts and Co., clay merchants? He understood the company were bound to have conveyed through the canal, 18,000 tons at the minimum cost 1s 6d per ton. Mr. Karslake admitted that such was the case. The Messrs. Watts paid upon 18,000 tons, whether that quantity was carried or not. There was, however, the question of deductions to be considered. The first item of expenditure to be deducted was – bargemen’s wages, £542 12s; then there were – repairs of the canal, £23 1s 1d; repairs of barges and boats. £40 13s 11d, tithe rent charge £1 5s; collector’s poundage, £79 10s 5d; wages to two shipping agents £9 6s, rent paid to Lord Clifford for land, £15; rent paid to Mr. Pinsent for land, 11s; paid to Mr. Edwards for clearing a water course 5s. …
[see similar Exeter and Plymouth Gazette: Saturday 10th January 1857].
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GRO0518 Devonport: John Ball Pinsent: 1819 – 1901
Newton Abbot: Serious Accident: On Tuesday evening, about 9 o’clock, Walter Hunt, a man in the employ of Mr. Pinsent, brewer of this town, whilst driving a horse-and cart down Lindridge-hill, Bishopsteignton, met with a serious accident. The horse started, and the man sprung out to stop it, when the shaft struck him, and he was knocked down, the wheel went over and fractured his leg. He was removed to his home, he was promptly attended by Mr. Gillard, surgeon.
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GRO0518 Devonport: John Ball Pinsent: 1819 – 1901
Newton Abbot: How the “Rurals” Preserve Peace: We have had about seven weeks experience of the “Rurals”, and very disagreeable one it is. There is a strong feeling against the act itself, but the officious way in which it has been carried out here has undoubtedly incensed all classes against it and its officers: Annoyance and insult have been used towards persons whose character and positions should have placed them above suspicion. The gentlemen of the neighbourhood were conversing together in the market on Wednesday week; they instantly became objects of suspicion to the P.C.s and had the mortification of being dogged about the whole day… (discussion of examples) … (includes) … P.C. Winchester, sworn, was on duty on the 24th June, near the Commercial Inn, in Highweek Street, prisoner opposed him in the execution of his duty. He asked him to leave and not stand there … …The Magistrate asked Winchester whether he wished to ask the witnesses any questions, to which he replied “No, I know they will swear falsely.” Mr. George Davis, timber merchant, has been fifty years in the business: about quarter past six last evening, saw defendant near Mr. Pinsent’s house, and stopped talking about five minutes on business. He went on and turned before he came to the Bank and saw the defendant in custody. When he came into town he passed through the crowd, and enquired what was the matter, and was told Mr. Mitchell had been insulted by the policeman – whist speaking he was ordered to move on. He told Winchester he had better move on himself, as he was the cause of all the disturbance, when the prosecutor threatened to lock him up. Defendant had not left two minutes when he saw him in custody…
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Newton and South Devon Agricultural Societies: The cattle show, and ploughing match of these societies was held, on Friday last, at Newton. … The Dinner was held at Beazley’s Globe Hotel. It was expected and advertised that Samuel Trehawke Kekewich, Esq. would preside, but we regret to state that owing to a severe domestic bereavement, he was prevented from being present and his place was filled by J. N. Stevenson, Esq. of Moretonhampstead, who kindly consented to act in the emergency. Amongst those present were … (includes) … T. Pinsent …
[see similar Exeter and Plymouth Gazette: Saturday 8th November 1856 & Exeter Flying Post: Thursday 6th November 1856]
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GRO1036 Devonport: Thomas Pinsent: 1782 – 1872
Teignmouth: Election of Harbour Commissioners: A meeting of the harbour ratepayers and registered ship owners of this port, for the election of twelve commissioners for the ensuing year, was held at the CourtHouse, on Thursday last. The poll commenced at twelve o’clock. Eight of the commissioners were to be elected from the harbour ratepayers, and four from the registered ship-owners. The candidates were Messrs. J. B. Pinsent, John Millward, Elias Ford, John Vicary, William Stooke, W. M. P. Coleman, Benjamin L. Burnett, Samuel Wills Hutchings, J. C. Tozer, J. B. Bartlett, and J. C. Goodridge, J.P., as harbour ratepayers, and Messrs. Samuel Wills Hutchings, George R. Ward, Richard Ferris, and Thomas W. B. Hutchings, as registered ship-owners. The poll closed at two o’clock.
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GRO0518 Devonport: John Ball Pinsent: 1819 – 1901
Board of Guardians: Wednesday: Wm. Creed, Esq., Chairman. Mr. Moxhay, the master, reported that Wm. Mayne, a pauper, had broken out of the house, and was found to have in his possession some pieces of lead and leather, supposed to be the property of the guardians. He had been apprehended and remanded by the magistrates. Mr. Moxhay also reported that Grace Keener had been sentenced to 21 days’ imprisonment for misconduct, and for refusing to work when requested to do so. A letter from Mr. W. M. Cann, medical officer of Dawlish, was read, calling attention to the case of Wm. Sercombe, of that parish, who cut his throat about four months’ since. He had been called upon by the overseers to treat him and for three months, his attendance had been required twice, and since that period once a day, as he could be fed only by means of the stomach pump. Whilst aware that he could make no legal claim for extra fees. Mr. Cann felt that he fully deserved some extra remuneration for such an extraordinary case. In the discussion which ensued, a fear was expressed by some that, whilst the services of Mr. Cann in this instance clearly entitled him to additional remuneration, such a course might establish a dangerous precedent for the other officers. Eventually, on the motion of Mr. Wakeham, seconded by Mr. Taylor, it was resolved by a majority of 11 to 8 that, provided the sanction of the Poor Law Board be obtained, the sum be awarded to Mr. Cann. The Tender Committee recommended that Messrs. Pinsent’s tender for the supply of coals to the house was accepted. The recommendation was adopted. A letter from Sir J. B. Y. Buller, Bart., M.P., was read, acknowledging the receipt of the petition adopted by the Board, praying for the formation of county boards for the management of county rates, and promising to take an early opportunity of presenting it to the House of Commons. In reply to Mr. E. Cuming, the Clerk stated that the amount demanded from this union for the past quarter was about the same as its contribution to the county rates had averaged for the last seven years. The Board adjourned.
[See also Exeter Flying Post: Thursday 17th July 1856]
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GRO0518 Devonport: John Ball Pinsent: 1819 – 1901