The 19th century in newspaper cuttings 1817

19th century Jersey
From the newspapers in 1817

The Chronique de Jersey, one of our sources for this page

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Our sources for Jersey news in 1817 are the Chronique de Jersey now into its fourth year, the Gazette de l'Ile de Jersey published by Philippe Mourant, and the Gazette de Cesaree, for which a partial set of editions is available.

Throughout the year the Chronique and Gazette de Cesaree engaged in a constant battle of words over their policies and the politics of their subscribers, mainly delivered in the form of anonymous letters to the editors.

January

Harbours committee

At the first meeting of the year on the 2nd, the Rev George Bertram asked to be allowed to resign from the Harbours Committee, of which he had been a member for 18 years. He said that he was getting too old to ride from one side of the island to the other when meetings were held at Mont Orgueil Castle. His request was accepted and he was replaced by the Rev Charles Le Touzel.

Prison costs

The Constable of St Helier told the States that the cost of the new prison had grown to 401,000 livre tournois - £16,800 (£2.5 million at 2024 values). He proposed an alternative to an island rate, which involved the issue of £16,800 £1 vouchers, a seventh of which would be redeemed each year for seven years. The annual rate of £500 levied against the 12 parishes would be doubled to £1,000 over those years.

The scheme was unanimously supported by the House.

Gun fired

On the 15th about 11 o'clock at night, unknown persons entered the home of Sir William Edgeworth and his family at St Peter and hid in his bedroom. 'One of the assassins; it is supposed that there were two' fired a blunderbuss which was in the room at Sr William's bed. Lady Edgeworth fled to Mr Le Bas' with her servant and told him that they had come to kill her husband.

The Constable was called and Sir William told him that he did not know the men but thought that they were French. The took his watch but must have dropped it because it was found the following day on the lawn.

Lady Edgeworth is in a continual state of delirium and is unwilling to go home, remaining with her neighbour.

Over several weeks there have been many thefts in different parishes in the island

St Anastase

Jean Nicolle, Constable of St John, presented a petition of his parishioners to the States complaining that the Rev M Duheaume was refusing to admit boys from the parish without payment.

Mr Duheaume said that there could be no complaint. He had made considerable sacrifices to re-establish the school buildings, which were in ruins when he became Master. After paying out some 16,000 livres he believed that he was entitled to refuse to admit boys without payment.

The House heard that this debt had now been repaid and the Master was accepting boys from all six western parishes without payment. It was proposed to name a committee to look into the matter further.

House fire

On the night of the 18th a violent fire attacked the home of Jean Binet, near First Tower. The fire started in a lean-to shed in a corner of which cinders were deposited. The thatched roof caught alight and this spread to the thatched roof of the main house.

There were no fewer than six poor families living here, including a bed-ridden 93-year-old woman. Nobody perished but the building was destroyed. Mr Binet is the father of three children, all under eight, and his wife is pregnant with a fourth.

Break-ins

Several more break-ins were reported in the 25 January edition of the Chronique.

Elections

On the 26th elections were held for Constable and Centenier in St Saviour. The sitting Constable Philippe Gaudin was unanimously re-elected and Abraham Aubin was re-elected Centenier. But both refused to take the oath of office at the Royal Court saying that they did not wish to continue for another term.

A further election was ordered and Abraham Aubin was elected Constable and Jacques Horman Centenier. Abraham Aubin told the Royal Court that he did not wish to take office, having already served two terms, and the matter was referred to the full court. Mr Horman was sworn in as Centenier. Mr Aubin eventually relented and took the oath as Constable.

South Pier

St Helier Harbour's South Pier is in such a ruinous state that it is either necessary to carry out extensive repairs, or build a replacement. Those merchants, sailors and others with an interest have been invited to meet the Harbours Committee to assist in its production of a report to the States.

Money values

The continuing reliance of the island on two currencies - French livres tournois and English pounds sterling - causes problems with exchange rates. The Commercial Bank refused to accept French coinage at face value, which meant that those who relied on exchanging French currency with that bank were also unwilling to accept it at face value. It has also been revealed that the weight of French silver coins is by no means consistent. The existence of so many sterling banknotes issued by minor banks in the island was also complicating the issue.

Public houses

The Court has established the number of licensed premises for each parish, as follows:

St Mary, 6; Grouville, 26; St Saviour, 12; St Martin, 22; St Clement, 12; Trinity, 13; St John, 13; St Peter, 12; St Brelade, 11; St Lawrence, 11; St Helier, 80. St Ouen was missing from the published list, but will undoubtedly had some inns.

February

Prison escape

Francois Ahier, held in prison on charges of theft and assault on the public highway, has escaped. The Court ordered jailer Joseph Farley to appear in Court to answer for his actions.

Arrest thwarted

A Frenchman was walking along the coast at Havre des Pas when he was assaulted by Jean de La Cour. A complaint was made to the police in St Helier and the accused was detained by the St Saviour police that evening. But a number of people whose identity is known attacked the police and freed the prisoner. A report will be made to the Court.

The incident took place at Jean Aubin's auberge. The Constable, Jean Aubin, was accompanied by Constable's Officer Jean Hubert. After calling Charles Fauvel, Philippe Nicolle and Jean Le Breton to help them, the police were attacked by Charles Queree, George Le Scelleur, Pierre Bernard, Thomas Falaize and Philippe Touzel.

Shipwreck

News has been received from Roscoff and Guernsey of the loss of the schooner Minstrel, belonging to Le Quesne and Giffard on the night of the 20th or 21st on rocks close to Isle de Bas.

It was first reported that the crew of eight had all perished. They were Nicolas Le Rossignol, captain, Pierre Priaulx, Amice Le Sauteur, Philippe Bessin, George de La Haye, Francois de La Haye, George Mourant and Thomas Turner.

However, the next edition of the Chronique reported the good news that all eight had managed to climb into the ship's boat and made landfall on Isle de Moline five miles south of Ouessant. They were taken to Brest after three days and while the captain and mate returned to discover if any of the ship's cargo could be salvaged, the six crewmen travelled to St Malo and onwards to Jersey.

March

Soldiers attack

On the 2nd Clement Le Geyt was attacked by several soldiers on St Aubin's Road, attempting to steal his watch. Advocate Dupre was riding past and subsequently detained two of the men, taking them to town. One escaped in Seale Street and the second got away outside the Constable's house.

Mr Dupre went to Fort Regent and told the commander what had happened. Two men were found to be missing and leather was found in their beds, which turned out to be from the robbery at Jean Aubin's. Twelve skins were later found hidden at the roadside. Four soldiers have been held in prison suspected of the thefts and assault and will be tried by a military commission.

Shipwreck

On the 5th William Stone and Francois Tonnelier were returning to Havre des Pas when their boat hit a rock and sank. The two men grabbed oars to attempt to keep themselves afloat until help arrived. Francois Tonnelier lost his oar when hit by a wave and failed to swim to a nearby rock and drowned. His companion was in the water for some 25 minutes clinging to two oars and a bench before he was rescued by A de Ste Croix, Captains Philippe Touzel, Touet and Fauvel and Jean Le Boeuf who went out in a small boat to help.

Assault on police

The men accused of attacking police at Jean Aubin's auberge in St Saviour last month (see above) appeared in Court on the 1st and claimed that they did not know that the men attacked were policemen and had come to the defence of their friend Jean de La Cour when he was suddenly attacked. They were allowed bail, as was de La Cour, who denied that he was the aggressor in the earlier incident.

Oysters

Complaints have been raised that the English merchants involved in the oyster fishery have been buying oysters from French fishermen and concealing them at Gorey before sending them to England to be sold as Jersey caught. This deprives the island of any revenue from the catches and English Customs, which might otherwise impose substantial duties on imported French fish, are unable to do so.

Ratepayers

The Procureur-General has asked all the Constables to provide a list of all parishioners who pay a rate of six quarters and above. The majority have refused to comply until told the purpose of requesting this information.

April

Women's complaints

Two women appeared in the Royal Court to lodge complaints against the Constable of St Clement, Jean Monamy, who visited them at home and accused them of being the mothers of two newborn babies found dead in different locations that week.

The first, Jeanne Le Brun, denied the accusation, supported by her mistress, but was forced to submit to an examination by a doctor. Debora Godfray claimed that she had been grossly insulted by the Constable. Both cases were adjourned for the complaints to be served on the Constable.

Drill sergeants

The controversy over the appointment of paid drill sergeants to the Militia regiments continues. Five of the six commanding officers have written to the Secretary of State complaining that it is not possible to find adequate numbers of drill sergeants to conduct drilling on weekdays without payment, which was recently withdrawn. They have suggested that a payment of 1s 6d rather than the former 2s 6d a day would be suitable.

The actions of the five colonels got them into trouble with the States, where a proposition for judicial proceedings was lodged.

Shipwreck

The three-masted ship La Minerve, commanded by Capt Le Feuvre, belonging to Winter, Nicolle and Company, was wrecked on the Minquiers coming from Messina with a cargo of wine and fruit. The weather was good and all sails were out. The shock of hitting the rocks was so great that two masts were broken. The crew saved themselves in the ship's boats and were put into quarantine at St Aubin's Fort.

Visits to the wreck succeeded in saving some of the fruit but it is believed that the wine has washed up on the French coast.

Royal Court

The prison may have held nobody accused of a crime at the end of last year, but it now very busy, and the Royal Court is dealing with a succession of minor thefts and assaults. However, Jean Le Lievre, accused of robbing Mr Roland on Grande Route de St Martin in January, has been released after it emerged that Roland was drunk on the evening in question and it was not Le Lievre who attacked him.

Loyal address

Somewhat belatedly, three months after an attack on the Prince Regent's carriage when he was on his way to open Parliament, the States sent a loyal address, deploring the attack by a mob, during which a stone was thrown at the carriage, breaking a window, and rejoicing in the prince's escape. It is not clear how genuine the wording of the extremely verbose address was, because the Prince Regent was almost univery despised in his home cousallntry at the time.

Forged note

Jeanne Elizabeth de Grosvalet was arrested by the Constable of St Helier, suspected of circulating forged banknotes. She tried to pass a fake Bank of England note of £2 sterling and was taken to prison. She was found guilty and banished from the island for three years.

May

Col Hooper

The controversy over the appointment of Col Hooper to command the St Helier Militia Regiment reached a conclusion with the announcement of his removal from the service as Captain and replacement by the promotion of Lieut Thomas Le Breton.

States summary

The business of the States during the past two months having been dominated by debate on the paid Militia drillers, the following is a summary of other matters discussed:

• Proposal to remove the ban on cider imports approved
• Proposal to ban removal of gravel from parts of the east coast
• 46,000 livres voted to continue work on Gorey Harbour. Discussion over whether Abraham de La Mare should continue with the work already completed or the new contract should be put out to tender
• Proposition lodged to remove tax on beer
• Ban on drying vraic on Samares coast
• Proposal continue work on St Aubin pier
• Demand to spend revenue for the next four years on St Helier Harbour improvements

June

Election

In an election for Constable of St Brelade, Jean Janvrin beat Jean Allain by five votes. The Gazette de Cesaree report suggested that the newspaper believed the margin would have been greater but for suspicious practices by Mr Allain and his supporters.

Rum

The Customs Commissioners have written to the Lieut-Governor asking how much rum islanders consume. A committee was named to liaise with His Excellency on the subject.

July

Oyster fishing

A number of Militia members who had failed to attend exercises were brought before the Royal Court and claimed that they had been unable to be present while employed in the oyster trade during the season. Now that the season had ended they were prepared to attend Militia exercises again.

Court officers

The senior Jurat, Seigneur of St Ouen Charles Le Maistre, made a statement to the Royal Court at its sitting on 5 July concerning the rights of the Viscount and Denonciators to appear in Court on behalf of others. He said that this had been happening in recent years but it was against the law, ancient custom and usage, as laid down by Royal Commissioners in 1566.

He said that it was not permitted for these officers to be guardians or attorneys for anyone, nor to plead on their behalf in Court.

Suicide

A lengthy Court hearing was held on the 8th into the death of Josue Le Touzel, of St Brelade, found dead in his attic on the 5th. The original inquest found that he had taken his life by hanging but only four of the 12 jurors were of the opinion that he was temporarily insane.

This was of considerable importance because if the verdict was accepted by the Court, the deceased's property would be confiscated by the King or the Seigneurs of the fiefs on which it was situated. He was one of the island's richest farmers, owning 50 vergees of the best agricultural land, with a new house and farm buildings. He received 300 quarters of rente annually and has some £3,000 sterling in the Bank of England (£450,000 at 2024 values).

If his property were confiscated his wife and children would instantly be reduced from a state of opulence to begging. The case was of major public interest and the court benches were filled within minutes of the doors opening.

Medical evidence revealed that Mr Le Touzel had long suffered from severe nosebleeds, but they had stopped and on occasions blood would flood his brain, causing his temperament to change rapidly. After hearing numerous witnesses the Court ordered the inquest jury to reconvene and after a delay of only ten minutes they returned a unanimous verdict that the deceased had taken his life dans un moment de demence.

Mr Le Touzel was buried on the 10th and Mrs Esther Touzel, nee Landhatherland, gave birth to a baby girl, Esther Rachel, at noon on the same day. Her two older children were Josue Jean (1812- ) and Francois Thomas (1816- ).

Josue Le Touzel was born in England in 1750, the son of the Rev Jean Le Touzey and his second wife Marie Le Tousey. They were married in St Brelade in October 1745. Jean Le Touzey's father was a French immigrant to Jersey.

School examination

The annual examination of the children of the school for the poor, now known as the Public School, was held in the Royal Court on the 9th, in the presence of the Lieut-Governor and Lieut-Bailiff.

The latter said that this was an 'excellent institution'. The education of the poor was to the advantage of society as a whole. The school had already taught more than 800 children and there were currently 144 girls and 174 boys.

Following the examination the prizewinners were announced as:

• Boys: 1, William Boone; 2, John Ferin; 3, Edward Stone
• Girls: 1, Susan Wiltshire; 2, Nancy le Roi; 3, Mary Searle

August

Regiments exchanged

Following a reported disagreement between the Colonel of the 55th Regiment and Guernsey's Lieut-Governor, the regiment is being moved to Jersey and the 13th Regiment, which has proved very popular in Jersey, will move to Guernsey in its place.

Objector

James Elliott, of the Militia St Helier Battalion, was brought before the Royal Court for refusing to undertake military service. He said that he was a native of Southampton and had undertaken an apprenticeship in Jersey. He had served in the Militia but having become a Quaker, in the past two months he believed that he could not continue to bear arms or to kill those for whom Christ had died.

The Chief Magistrate told him that Militia service was compulsory for all and that if he did not wish to serve, he should go to England. He was given 15 days to close his business in the island before leaving. He could only return if he was willing to fulfil his military duties.

Fort fete

On the 7th the officers of the Royal Artillery and Engineers at Fort Regent held a fete for their friends, enabling them to tour the Fort and witness the firing of mortars.

Refreshments had been prepared and 150 people sat down to a magnificent meal accompanied by the finest of wines.

Officers' payments

A proposal to name a committee to review the salaries of Court officers, and the payments they received from the public for various activities, descended into controversy when the Procureur and Avocat du Roi said that they would not participate in the review. The proposal was lodged au Greffe with the Crown Officers added to the proposed committee.

Royal Square paving

A proposal to apply the proceeds of three lotteries towards the paving of the Royal Square was approved by the States.

Brother killed

Two sons of Thomas Le Maistre living near Grouville Church were taking gravel from their father's bank when a tree fell, and one of them was buried underneath. Despite every effort to pull the tree away with horses, he was found to have died. The other brother was pulled down the bank during the accident but fortunately survived. Another brother had been killed beneath a wall at the parish cemetery some years ago, when the mother was pregnant.

Centenier reprimanded

Centenier Edouard le Petevin dit Le Roux was reprimanded by the Court for refusing his Constable's instructions to take a prisoner from the jail to Court. He had said that he was too busy with vraicing and another Centenier could have been sent. He did not believe that a Centenier was obliged to present a prisoner detained by the Constable.

On the advice of the Procureur du Roi the Court ruled that a Centenier was obliged to carry out his Constable's instructions and ordered him to pay costs.

September

Constable elected

Thomas Hooper was unanimously elected Constable of Grouville.

Militia: Act rejected

The Act of the States calling for the removal of paid inspectors, assistant-inspectors and sergeants to oversee drilling in the Militia has been rejected by the Privy Council and the Prince Regent has ordered it to be void and of no effect, effectively ignoring the petition of over 3,000 islanders.

Harbour development

On the 17th the States approved the continuation of the new harbour quays towards the town. It is not clear from the report of the debates exactly which work was approved, but it is believed to have involved the Commercial Buildings quay and the North Quay, as well as a retaining wall at the back of the English Harbour,

Royal Visit

The largely unexpected arrival of the Duke of Gloucester, nephew and son-in-law of the King late on the afternoon of the 20th marked the first visit of a Royal Prince since Charles II stayed in the island in the 17th century.

The Duke arrived in the roads on board HMS Stirling and came ashore in a barge, to be greeted by the Lieut-Governor. The St Helier Artillery fired a 21-gun salute in his honour. His visit was met with the general acclaim and enthusiastic welcome of large numbers of residents.

On the Sunday morning he attended morning service at the Town Church, arriving there on foot with the Lieut-Governor, following this by riding to Fort Regent, where he was greeted by another 21-gun salute.

He visited Gorey and saw the apartments occupied by Charles II during his stay. A large crowd lined the route when he returned through St Saviour to Government House.

On the Monday he attended the Royal Court before leaving in a procession of States Members and officials to return to Government House. In the afternoon he visited the west of the island on horseback.

Returning to the States Building, he was given a tour of the Royal Court and the States Chamber and shown letters written by Charles II and now in possession of Jurat Anley.

In the evening a grand ball was held in his honour in the Grand Salon of Hotel Deal, with a dinner attended by some 150 notables.

On the Tuesday morning the Duke travelled by carriage to Elizabeth Castle and departed over the rocks to his boat back to HMS Stirling.

October

Seventeen boys and eight girls of the School for the Infant Poor have been selected to be provided with free clothing. This brings to 158 the number of children who have been provided with clothing since the scheme was initiated. Those newly chosen are:

• James Plocq, J Le Scelleur, Thomas Ofenlite, William Horral, Philippe Billot, William Rowley, J Andrews, George Alexandre, George Basset, J Desvignes, Philip Noble, George Noble, John Young, George de Ste Croix, Peter Des Augeres, Thomas Beswick, Henry Horrall
• Elizabeth de Ste Croix, Sophia Le Ray, Marie Mourant, Jane Derbyshire, Jane Ereaux, Mary Gaudin, Elizabeth Gaudin, Jane Shafdow

Boys' prizes

On the 20th and 22nd the Lieut-Governor Major-General Gordon delivered prizes to the following boys of the different Regiments of Militia:

• North-west Regiment: 1, Jean Le Feuvre, St Ouen; 2, Pierre Jean Vincent, St Ouen; 3, Philip Le Quesne, St John; 4, Philip Hotton, St John; 5, Philip de La Perrelle, St Mary; 6, Philip Briard, St Ouen. Artillery: 1, Charles Le Brocq, St Mary; 2, Charles Vibert, St Ouen.
• North Regiment: 1, Thomas Billot, St Martin; 2, Philip Le Boutillier, Trinity; 3, Pierre Le Cornu, Trinity; 4, Thomas Payn, St Martin; 5, Thomas Binet, Trinity; 6, Charles Le Cocq, Trinity. Artillery: 1, Jean Aubin, Trinity; 2, Philip Journeaux, Trinity
• East Regiment: 1, Carteret Ahier, St Clement; 2, John Mourant, St Saviour; 3, J Monaghan, St Clement; 4, Thomas Monaghan, St Clement; 5, Thomas Carrel, Grouville; 6, Philip Cabot, St Saviour. Artillery: 1, William Pigeon; 2, Philip Le Gros.
• Town Regiment: 1, Peter Guilleaume; 2, Thomas Hamon; 3, Richard Le Gallais; 4, Philip Le Sueur; 5, Pierre Guiton; 6, Jean Pallot. Artillery: 1, Jean Le Sueur; 2, Jean Baptiste
• St Lawrence Regiment: 1, Josue Anley; 2, Jean Romeril; 3, Jean Remon; 4, Jean de Ste Croix; 5, Jean Fleury; 6, George Dorey. Artillery: 1, Philip Jacque; 2, Daniel Trachy
• South-West Regiment: 1, Jean Seale, St Brelade; 2, Charles Guillet; 3, Thomas Renouf; 4, Jean Selous; 5, Thomas Webb; 6, Thomas Amy, all St Peter. Artillery: 1, William Carrel; 2, Jean Le Feuvre, both St Brelade

Billiards

Charles Fauvel, son of George, owner of a billiard room in St Helier, was brought before the Royal Court for having on 5 and 12 October, allowed several people, including young men, to play billiards during divine service, and also for selling alcohol without a licence.

Street paving

The Constable of St Helier applied to the Royal Court on the 30th for the paving of the surroundings of the Royal Square, Vine Street and the part of Rue d'Egypte (Broad Street) not so far paved.

November

French service?

Jean Blampied took Pierre Perrot to Court for claiming on several occasions, the latest on 15 October, that he had borne arms against his country by serving in the French Army. Mr Blampied denied the allegation and said that he had spent ten years in French prisons and twice risked his life attempting to return to his country and his family. He claimed damages of £500 sterling (£75,000 at 2024 values).

Children's thefts

The Constable of St Helier has sent two English girls aged about 12, and a married couple, to prison accused of carrying out a number of thefts in various town shops, the girls having been instructed to do so by the adults, who identified the shops or houses to rob, sold the proceeds and shared the cash obtained equally. They were subsequently named as John and Mary Butler, nee Green, and 11-year-old Nancy Rearden and Elizabeth Gillard. At their own request they were banished from the island for five years. The girls were sent back to prison pending the appearance of their parents, who were warned to supervise them and bring them up 'in truth and industry'.

Militia spoons

The silver spoons given annually as prizes to the young men with excellent Militia service, were distributed as follows:

• Infantry: 1, Jean Remon, St Lawrence; 2, Thomas Payn, St Martin; 3, Peter Guilleaume, St Helier; 4, Daniel Le Cornu, St Helier; 5, Josue Anley, St Lawrence; 6, Thomas Webb, St Peter
• Artillery: 1, Jean Aubin, Trinity; 2, Philippe Tocque, St Lawrence

Princess's death

The island was thrown into a state of mourning and its newspapers published with a black border around each page, following the death in childbirth of Princess Charlotte Augusta, daughter of the the Prince Regent and grand-daughter of the King. Social events were cancelled and special sermons preached in all the island's churches.

Banishment

It was not just English and French offenders who were banished from the island after a conviction in the Royal Court in these days. Mathieu de Ste Croix and Thomas Bichard were both banished for seven years after several Court hearings and two long trials, both guilty of thefts from the home of Mr Le Moignan. Bichard was also sentenced to be flogged before banishment, but De Ste Croix escaped this punishment of the advice of Dr Poingdestre and was sentenced to two months solitary confinement before banishment.

Islanders banished in this way who did not have a home to go to elsewhere would often go to Guernsey, but some elected to be sent to England to make a new life for themselves.

Church heating

The Rector of St Helier proposed to a parish assembly that a new stove be purchased to heat the church. It was a new principle costing only 500-600 francs and needing only three charges of coal a year.

Some doubts were expressed about the efficiency of such a system, but it was proposed to purchase a stove out of church funds. But it transpired that there were insufficient funds currently available. Despite offers from some members to provide interest-free loans, it was decided to defer the purchase until there was sufficient money available.

December

Jailer warned

The jailer, Joseph Farley, was brought before the Court on complaints of permitting a prisoner to escape, failing to prevent a banished person from visiting the prison on a number of occasions and maintaining the premises in poor condition. After he had spoken in his defence and promised to ensure an improved standard of upkeep, the Court warned him accordingly.

New chapel

The new St Paul's Chapel in New Street is complete and the Rev Francois Ricard, Rector of St Ouen, will preach a consecration sermon.

Shipwrecks

On the 8th the James and Mary, commanded by Capt Croker, heading from Plymouth to Jersey, was wrecked on the Normandy coast near Carteret. The owner of the boat, Mr Johnstone, his wife and two children were on board. All were saved.

At the end of their stay at an auberge called La Lubeze, Mr Johnstone was presented with a bill for 47 livres 10 sols due to those who saved them from the wreck and 83 livres for their stay in the auberge. Mr Johnstone who lost his wallet was unable to pay but the account was settled by three Jerseymen, Elie Whitley, Francois Aubin and Abraham Le Hucquet and brought the party back to Jersey. This is not how shipwrecked French sailors would be treated in Jersey.

On the 10th the brig Queen of Leith, heading from Falmouth to the Canary Islands, arrived in Jersey after a severe storm. She reported finding the wreck of a boat on the Roches Douvres the previous day and rescued five men. They were from the ketch Pleasant Hill, of London, heading for London from Seville with a cargo of fruit.

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