The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1863-12-29 00:00:00

ox, bred and fed by Mr. J. Crocker, of Debater,
and •0020 Dow* withers from the game The
stall of Mr. J. Lowman was most tastefully decorated
with pigs, poultry, bather, and cheese, the former
being remarkably well fatted, mining from
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celebrated breeder near Brid port. In this emu „
there were 19 very choice pip, which appeared
to he remarkally well turned out of band, and
certainly were displayed to the most "tan
terms. Mr. Parsons's display cfsbort-born=
beef was capital, brag bra by
_that ceMbested
grader, Mr. Foot, of Bewley Wood, whilst the
mutton WM Ot ChOke •Selith Din of the Houth-
down breed, fed by Mr. Sandford, of Nap's Hill.
Mr. Stone, of Wyk., bad • fine Hereford heifer,
bred and fed by Mr. James, of Mappowder, and
another one bought at Mr. Bator's ode together
with some choice down Tethers. Mrs. Bridle bad
• very flee show of pig meat, ate
nip especially, bred and fed by FL N..
13. ;ward, Esq., of this town, Warning much at-
tention. it was not of large lase it was of
fralreiss quality, reflecting great credit upon the
winder. There were also two other prime animals.
falasmed by Mr. Whittle, of Bridport, together with
two more from Mr. Dibidey, a the same place.
Four small, but capital looking animals, were also
exhibited at thia stall, being fed by Mr. G. Oliver,
of Elwyn, near Abbotabary. The Messrs. Hurdles
lad a Very extensive show of pigs, haying alto-
gether between 60 or 70, varying in weight from
50 lbs. to 20 score each. Amongst these were two
very floe pigs, weighing about iio more, from the
Latin of Mr. Isaac Bymes, of Portesham, together
with two equally fine animals, bred and fattened by
Mr. William Oliver, of Steyr,. There were also 14
small, but prime-looking pip supplied by Mr.
Dunford, of Compton, together with some larger
mess from the farms of Mr. Waldron, of Came, Mr.
dierof Puncknowle, Mr. Thomas Sigma,
werfield, and Mr. Fmk., of
Mr. Haan exhibited a prime fat"rereereffirii
bear, grazed by Mr. Groves, of Bowood, and also •
agile cross-bred one, fed by Mr. Crocker, of
likeseter. There were also some fine Down weitien,
which Mr. Hang purchased at Dorchester market.
There was • large display of gum, tarkies, and all
kinds of game, at Mrs. Lowuun's shop, whilst Mrs.
Hibbs, of Dorchester, had a very fins sully of the
feathered tribe at her still in the Market-bum.
The above, we think, was the principal part of the
exhibition, from which our readers will see that
plenty of good obese is provided for them; and now
we can only sewer the hope that they may base
" A merry Christmas and a happy New Year."
Manna 'Fruit-maxim-On Wednesday evening
Captain William Woodworth and crew of the ill-fated
brig &edam, were brought into this port by Captain
Way, of the Turk, who took them, when about twelve
miles off of Portland, from the barque Victoria, Cap.
tam Gregory, bound for Hull. The following extract
from the Boadicea's log book will detail the cuff cringe
of the crew :-" October 15, sailed from Cardiff with a
cargo of 1,203 tons of coals, bound to Portland, EL&
Experienced strong westerly winds, with homy sea,
until October 29, when in Ist 46'' lon. 22* 21s, Vt,
encountered a heavy gale from 13. W. to N.W. with
heavy cross sea-ship, labouring very heavily; lost cress
jack yard, ship commenced to make a grist quantity of
water.-Coetober.2l, discovered a leak on sbiroard side
of stern pad of the wster's-edse supposed to be two
plank ends started from star, post, nod admitting a
great quantity of water. Hove • poetics of the
overboard to get the leak above water. StrongF:
from S.W. to N. up to November 24, when in lat. /,
N. and lon. 42 30,1 V. experienced a tramendona pie
from N. W., with • most
destructive sea. Ship labour-
ing and straining fenrfully. Split the close reef, main
topsail, and earned away elmia-planss of main ridltos,
and top mast, top pliant bask stays. assured them
with tacklea-Noveniber 25, carried away the main and
misen topmast, and fore topeail yard in the clings. Mid-
night, ship hove to, with sail in mum n rigging; main
yard braced to starboard, and four yard to port. Main.
mast went by the board, breaking the fore yard in the
slings-the wreck of the mast Winging by the rigging
under the counter, ship striking at every roll with great
violence. After three hours' labour got clear of the
mar, ship making two and half feet water per hour.-
From the 25th to 29th November heavy gales, with
heavy sea running, carrying away the bulwarks fore and
aft. All hands constantly at the pumps, sea washing
over them fesdully.-November 30, more moderate :
ship constantly gaining water.- December let, at day-
light, moderate, concluded to abandon the ship, the
crew being suite animated. and there being 13
feet of water in the hold. Put a cask of water and
300Ibe. of bread in the long boat. At 11 a.m. launched
the long boat, and got a hands into her as goon as
possible, ship rolling heavily. After being absent from
the ship above two hours found one man missing. Pulled
towards the ship but mould not fetch her, there being so
much sea on.-Deeensber 2nd, foggy, with rain.-
liecember 3, encountered a heavy gale from the S.W. to
NW., the boat shipping moth water and in great
of being swamped. Kept four bands bailing
eTiat with bucketa.-December 4, more moderate;
Zthe boat and set two sails. and steered. for the
ell of Cerro. At 11 a.m. was picked up by the
barque Victoria. Ceptlin Gregory Calcutta, bound to
Hull, who kindly received us on board, and did every-
thing he could to relieve our sufferings. Most of us
were covered with salt water boils, our Imbs much
swollen, and our bodies exhausted, as to require being
hauled up over her aide."
At the Borough Petty Sessions, held on Tuesday,
before J. Ayling and W. Talbot, Seqra, Thomas Oesey,
a pang man of weak intellect, was placed in the dock
obarged with being drunk and rioem•.- P.C. Powell
stated that on Monday morning, about 12 o'clock, be,
saw defendant running down St. Tboniss-street with • I
crowd of boys following him. He was drunk and
making use of bad language, foaming at the mouth as if
he was toad. He tell about the streets and people bad
to run out of his way. Witness took hini to the station
where be was very violent, and again made use of bad
laegeare.-In defence, prisoner said some soldiers made
work with him, breaking his trousers.- kir. Ayling said
be was • very troublesome fellow, and great romp clots
had been made by the public about his conduct. The
Bench should, therefore, send him to girl for omen
days' with hard labour.
SeRHONS. -On Sunday three sermons were preached
at St. Mary's Church in aid of the Society for pro'
mating Christianity amongst the Jews. The Rev. I'.
Gruver preached in the morning, the Rev. G. A.
Poole in the afternoon, and the deputation, the Rev.
Dr. Ewald, in the evening. Collections were made at
the close of each service, amounting in all to £34 la 20.
A public meeting for the same object was held at tbe
National Schoolroom on Monday evening, when the
operations of the Society were detailed and its claims
Rims Isrrt.Lnamor.-On Tuesday, the 29th, the
Ride Corps have received order, to usemble at the
Goildhall, at 2.30 p.m. in full uniform, for the purpose
of proceeding to Cone Hill, for the Adjutant's in.
erection. The band will accompany the corps.
BALL. -On Friday evening • ball was beld at the
Royal Hotel, which was not nemeroudy attended,
about 40 ladies and gentlemen only being present.
1 Beale's quadrille band was In attendance.
Ti. OLD TOLL HOolli, which has existed on the
Ikea. dem its formation, has now been pulled down,
end a temporary wooden abed erected in its place until
• MODS permanent building is constructed.
RslmPou3 -RE-opminto Dr THO CHURCIL-TMI
church, which baa undergone • complete renovation,
was re-opened on Wednesday morning, when the Rev.
C. Bridge. rector of Hinton Martell, preached • very
appropriate dist:mune. Of late years the sacred edifice
bee n in a very dilapidated condition, but taring to
tke exertions of some of the neighbouring gentry it was
determined to put it in a thorough Mate of repair.
Having this object in view rubecription was Mu,
which was most liberally responded to, Mrs.
pnerously presenting aoo. and Major Stewart £5O,
whilst the other gentry, aswell as the poor,
subscribed inset cheerfully. The result of this
united effort is now to be seen in the very lot.
proved condition of this rustic church. The renovation
of the sacred building was entrusted to Mr. Reynolds,
builder. of Weymouth, and certainly the manner in
which the improvements have been carried out reflects
the greatest credit upon him, for, instead of the uncom-
fortable cheerier aspect which the sacred edifice before
presented, it now assumes • light and chosent appear.
ante, Considerable alterations have been made in the
Interior of the church. Formerly there used to
be s gallery at the west end, part of which was
ertended to the moth side, which was considered
very objectionable. This has now been done away
with, the gallery being et the west end only. Instead
of the old fuhioned pews, neat stalls have been cubed-
toted, made of deal, dained and varnished. A hand-
some pulpit and reading-desk also stained and
varniehed, hue been erected, whilst the aisle
has been laid with encaustic tiles. The chancel
is • very handsome piece of workmanship, being
inlaid Mu with encaustic tiles, of very pretty design.
The old altar rails have been taken away, sad new ones
subetituted. A new window hoe also been put is the
south nave, whilst • new roof has been placed in the
south transept and porch. A ury handsome carved
stone lioptianial fount has been placed near the maracas
to the church. Most of the wood used is deal, lightly
stained and varnished, which has • vary pretty cheerful
effect, and the building cannot fail to give satisfaction to
those who subscribed toturds its renovation. The re-
pairs bays occupied about two mouths, during which
time Divine service has been held at the sebool-roorn,
and Mr. Reynolds is deserving of much praise for the
Prompt and energetic manner in which the renovation
hss been smomplished.
PORTLAND-On Monday evening one of the most
loveable mid best conducted meetings of its kind it has
ever been our privilege to attend was held in the
weeleyan Chapel, in the village of Weirton. It was
supposed to be more private than public, and as only
mend, were invited, and we happening to be of •
friendly spirit were invited among the number, at
belf.past live, amid the smiles of youth and the sage
ri„.4,4* of age, sat down to partake of the cup which
cheers but not Inebriates. About sixty set down totes,
and after doing justice to both tea and sake, prepared
themselves for the fret of reason and the flow of soul.
The public meeting, or fearing we should be deemed by
some as contradicting ourselves, having said it was atom
private than public, the meeting for the speeches was
commenced by 'tinging and prayer by the Rev. N. Hely-
noir, who, after invoking the preemies and Ma'am of
God, suited the object of the needed, which we den
fouled to be of • Maiming ebarader, sad in which we
felt sure we Mould be deeply interested. Nor were We
disappointed, se tint merest will show. After • lbw
remarks, he said that In order to secure • good muting
it was desirable they Mould have a good chairman, as
the MOM of a muting often depended upon the man
whom they bed to preside; be had therefore mare
pleasure in calling upon a gentleman whom they all
very well knew wits was ever williag to help in every
good cause, Mr'. W. Atterooll. of Wurns, Tbs chair'
man, on rising, expeemeed his piessere In westing them
on that ocamion aod his deep sympathy la that institu-
tion on whose' behalf they had mat together that
evening. It was known to all present that of late,
under the preeliency of Mr. laugh Symms, • number
of young men had together and formed what
they called, and what was worthy of the name, the
Young Ms's Moral sad Mental Iniprovmeent Instate-
lion." 'Whilst he regarded the salvation of the seal,
and the knowledge of Christ as of primary importance,
they were not to weed the mature of the mud. The