The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1858-03-23 00:00:00

TOWN COUNCIL.

Yesterday (Monday) morning a meeting of the Town
Council of this borough was held in the Council Cham-
ber. There were present the Mayor (William Man-
Held, Esq.,) Councillors Garland, Devenish, Hodges,
Stanton, Bishop, Coombs, Legg, Galpin, and An-
drews._

The TOWN CLERK read the minutes of the proceedings
of the last meeting which were confirmed.
A short coversation arose as to the deputation from
the Council to the Duchy of Cornwall authorities, but
it appearing that no communication had been received
from the Prince's Council it was agreedsto let the subject
stand over till the next monthly meeting, on Easter
Monday, the sth of April.
WOLLASTON FIELD.

The MAYOR said, the first business on the notice
paper was to receive and consider Mr. Henry Barnes's
report as to the performance by Mr. Gregory and Mr.
Mondey of their covenants for building houses on parts
of the Wollaston Field estate. The report was ordered
on the 13th ult. . . .

The TOWN CLERK read the report, which enumerated
several deviations that had been made in the building
of the houses, which had been made under the approval
of the architect Mr. Hall, and which Mr. Barnes thought
improvements and not prejudicial. The alterations
were in the shutes, floors, and skylights, and the boun-
dery walls were not built of the height described.
Mr. BARNES was in attendance, and in answer to his
Worship said, that he could not certify the houses had
been built according to the specifications but he said
they were properly built. With regard to height of
the boundary wall, it could not be exactly stated, as the
earth had not been levelled in its vicinity; but it
was not 10 feet high. He hal not seen any letter from
Mr. Hall authorising the alterations in the specifi-
cations. . . . . . .

Mr. COOMBS thought it would be well to set out the
roads and display the building lots in Wollaston Field,
and not tie ipurohasers to Mr. Hall's plan.
The TowN CLERK said the field might be wanted for
• fair-ground.
Mr. STANTON did not think so. He thought it would
be well to sell the field and have done with the business.
Mr. DEVENIBII said he thought Wollaston Field
would be a better place for a fair than the public streets.
The MAYOR took it that the fair had gone to Yeovil
already.
Mr. MONDRY attended, and in answer to his Worship
said, he could not remember when authority for devia-
ting from the specifications had been suggested. It was
absurd to have the boundary walls 10 feet high.
It was agreed to let Mr. Mondey have a copy of Mr.
Barnes's report, and he was to communicate with Mr.
Gregory and furnish an answer to the Town Council at
the next meeting of that body in a fortnight.
Mr. DEYENISH said he should like it to be decided
whether Wollaston Field was to be • fair-ground or a
building plot.
Mr. HODGES said Mr. Devenish's reoent motion had
quite withdrawn all resolutions and plans relative to
this estate.
Mr. COOMBS suggested that the subject should be ad-
journed for a fortnight, which was agreed to.
The MAYOR read a letter from Mrs. Harvey, of South
Grove Cottage, applying for leave to prune branches of
trees overhanging her house and injuring the roof.
Superintendent POUNOY explained that the branches
lashed the roof of Mrs. Harvey's house in stormy
weather. The house was situated in the Walks.

The MAYOR consented to see the inconvenience re•
moved, and to take care that the trees were not injured
thereby.
This concluded the business of the Town Council
meeting.
BOARD OF HEALTH.

The TOWN CLERK read the minutes of the proceed-
ings of the last meeting, which were confirmed. He
added that he had prepared a report from the Streets'
Committee regarding the paving of the streets.
The INSPECTOR of NUISANCES reported • nuisance
outside Mr. Lock's slaughter house, • cesspool full of
blood pumped from the slaughter house being there,
which was very offensive.
The MAYOR said Mr. Lock told him the nuisance had
been occasioned by a cart breaking down. He should
not shrink from issuing a summons if the Board thought
fit, on the complaint of any person.
The INSPECTOR said he did not smell the nuisanoe him-
self he had such a dreadful cold; but he had been told
that the cesspool had been filled, and then the discharge
had been pumped into the street.
Mr. COOMBS said that it appeared to be a deliberate
and wilful case, and a stop should be put to such •
course._ . .

Mr. GALPIN said nuisances of a similar nature were
daily occurring, and he thought proceedings ought not to
be taken until proper accommodation and drainage were
provided for the public.
Mr. Bisitor proposed that the usual notice tot the

abatement of a nuisenee Astrid be issued in this
case.
The MAYOR remarked that if any perm* crinaplained
of ths nuisance a summons would be issued. As in the
late distiirbance at the fair, had complaint been made the
matter woad have been judicially investigated.
Mr. Lean seconded Mr. Bishop's notice, and it was
carried.
The usual order was given in reference to • nuisance
in the George Inn yard.

THE STATE OF THE STREETH. •
The ToWN CLERK read a report from the Streets'
Committee at their meeting on the 22nd inst., which
stated Viet the condition of the footpaths and highways
of the borough, which were placed by the Public Health
Act under the care of this Board, were not in is condition
to be desired. The committee were unable to find funds
to remedy the state of the streets otherwise than from
the rates. There being no borrowing power, the com-
mittee recommended that the specific sum annually
voted for the improvement of the streets and highways
should be strictly employed for that purpose under the
direction of a competent officer.
The MAYOR moved that the report be received and
entered on the minutes.
Mr. LOCK seconded this, and it was agreed to.
nig WATER AND DRAINAGE QUESTION.

The MAYOR stated that the next business was to
receive and consider the report Irons Mr. Arthur White-
head in compliance with the resolution of the Board at
their meeting on the lot ult., and to determine what
should be done thereon.
Mr. GALPIN, JIM as the Town Clerk was beginning to
read the engineer's report, inquired if there were any
estimates of matters coufained in it which it might be
undesirable should go before Me public?
The MAYOR said lie was abode tosuggest that, whilst
there could be uo objection to the public having the
report, exapting in the particular that there were sums
estimated for Mere expenses which in prudence should
not go forth publicly, the reporters might be requested
to publish none of the PIIMS beyond the original con-
tracts and the amounts paid thereon wider Mr. White-
head's certificates.
Mr. STANTON thought that either all or none of the
report should be published.
Mr. GARLAND was of this opinion also. ls thought
the public ought to know the whole of the matter.
Mr. COOMBS did not think the Board should conduct
its business in a way to afford information against
itself. . .

.....
Illr. GALkftt held that as guardians of the public the
Board would not be using proper caution if figures
estimated for future works were made known ; and he
was ready to bear any obloquy resulting from his desire
for such concealment rather than disclose all informa-
tion, immediately it was obtained by the Board to be
used to the benefit of the borough.
Mr. HODGEfi concurred in these remarks.

Mr. GARLAND said he seconded Mr. Galpin's motion
asking for the information contained in the engineer's
report, that the public might be made acquainted there.
with; and, having read the document, as othenthad, he
saw no objection to its being made known. The Board
ought to be above suspicion in what was carried on
by them. .

On the suggestion af the MAyoR, the reporters were
requested to withdraw during the reading of Mr. White-
head's report; and, on re-admission to the Council
Chamber, they were informed the Board were of opinion
that it was right to consider the subject with closed
doors, as the document contained sums referring to esti-
mates for work yet to be done. The reporters accord-
ingly left the room.

BOROUGH POLICE COURT, Townhall, Monday, March
22.—(BeforeW. Manfield, Esq., Mayor, and John Gslpin,
Esq.)—Kezkh Hoare and Caroline Bailey, two of the
fair residents of Fordington, were summoned by Supt.
Pouncy, under the Byelaw' for using profane and °lemons
language on tbe 17th inst. in a public thoroughfare.
P.C. Garland said that on the evening in question he
heard a row just the other side of Swan bridge. The
defendants and others were of the party, and witness
then detailed the improper language used by the
defendants. After being duly &diminished by his Wor-
ship the Mayor, the defendants were fined ss. each and
oosts.
COUNTY PETTY SERMONS, fißiTeloill, Saturday, March
20—(Befare H. Frampton, W. L. Henning, Levu, and
Capt. Dancer, M.P.)—Richard Santways, John &even.,
and Henry Northaver, three young labourers from
Swyre, were summoned for cutting and stealing part
of a fence on the 6th instant, in the parish of Swyre,
the property of John Symes. Damages were laid at Is.
Mr. M. C. Weston appeared for the defence. P.C.
Bridle stated the ease, saying, that he saw Northover
out the fence and the other defendants pull sticks from
the hedge. The defendants went away on the officer
appearing. Complainant was called and said he esti-
mated the damage done to the fenoe at Is. ; and added
that he did not wish to injure the defendants, but his
fences had several times been greatly injured. Ordered to
pay is. damages, and emits Sc. 6(1. altogether—Joshua
Mule, of Wynford Eagle, was summoned by his carter,
George Hardy, for non-payment of wages. Complainant
said that on Sunday the 7th instant he last worked for
defendant and on asking him next morning, the Bth, if
he wanted him again defendant said he did not.
Complainant said he had worked for defendant at 12a.
a week, and a cottage free. His duty was to attend four
times a day to defendant's horses, and on Sunday defen-
dant asked him to serve some calves. Complainant
again asked for work on the 11th, but defendant did
not employ oomplainant, who removed his goods from the
house next day. On the 12th defendant sent cons-
plainant 125., which the carter declined receiving; and
on the following Saturday, the 13th, he asked for the
week's wages ending on that day. He had agreed to at-
tend to defendant's horses only. Defendant stated that
he had employed complainant without any agreement at
all, but he had looked after the horses. The principal
reason for discharging complainant was for his using
insulting language. He had not refused to pay com•
plainant, but he hesitated to give him money thinking
that complainant might remain in the cottage during his
own pleasure, and said he would therefore charge 2s. 6d.
a week rent. He had agreed to pay him 2s. a day and a
cottage. The bench ruled that there was an extra week's
pay due to complainant in lieu of notice, and An order
for 245. and 2s. tid. costs, was made.

COMMITTED TO DORCHESTER GAOL.—Sessions.—Geo.
Hibbs, stealing hay at Kimmeridge. To hard labour.—
Joh Clapp, assault at Bradpole, 1 calendar month; Mark
Bartlett, assault on police at Sherborne, 14 days; George
Read, poaching at Melcombe, 14 days; Augustus Elkins,
poaching at Wimborne, 2 calendar months; Thomas
Munden, vagrancy at Bincombe, 7 days.