The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1863-09-29 00:00:00

to do se, and be thought they was acting in the right
direction. (Hear.) Who found the sin••• Of war. "
it waemdled for them? Why, the agriculturists ; there'
fore he thought they were only in tteir properl plans
when present at snob msetings, and the
considered it an honour in having the Archdeacon
present. (Cheers.)
The rill. ARCHDRACON briefly returned thanks,
saying that on occasions hbe the premed brevity was
the order of the day, and that no penis by speech-
making had a riot to keep other. from w?ik emetting
the chairman and Mr. gator. who t,ovlj call
_s_/"ir
attention to the stock shoot to he said. The ...PP
felt grateful for the kind manaer in which eirhealth,
wets retailed at ouretinip of this kind ) and nest to the
satisfaction arising from the conscientious discharge of
their duties, there ow no greater pleasure than that of
knowing that the agriculturists oonsidered them worthy
of their approbation and respect. (Applause.)
The CHAIRMAN then gave " The Army, Navy,
and Volenteers," saying that they could not be too
' grateful to the defenders of their country, their
E..../4 their vivre, and to the young men he
might lab their sweethearts. (Laughter). In con-
' maim' with the toast he coupled the names of Lieut.
Lacey of the Tad, and Sergeant Homer of the
3rd D.R.V.

—Lieutenant LACZT returned thanks, tinting that the
two former serving were entitled to all that could be
said shout them. As far as the Volunteer, were con-
cerned, they had not yet learnt but little more than
their drill, and expressed a hope that the day would
be far distant when it would be otherwise. Should,
however, it be so, be hoped the Volunteers would
dente° the compliment that had bean paid them.
(Hear, bear),ln giving the health of the host, the CHAIILWAN called
upon the company to drink the toast sincerely. Alluding
to the stook, he said he had had the honour of looking
of it over for many years, and he had looked at them
that day, and if ever he had seen them good be now
saw them better. (Cheers.) He concluded by propos-
ing lIIICOOOS to Mr. Dunning, and hoped he would have •
good sale.
Mr. DUNNING responded. He said the present was
his 15th annual sale, and be found on looking around
that his friends had not deserted him, but had rather in
He did not expect all to be purchasers who
attended these meetings. bat he was always happy and
pleased to see his neighbouring friends, or any person
who would continue to come to these hospitable
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for

meetings. (Oxen.) The prices the animals . sale
fetched had been different on various axe ions. He
had been looking through the vat-lona sales he had beld,
and the variation wad el • heed. Ha however. did not
see any reason why the aock should not fetch so high
a price as they did in 1887. There was a large attendance
to-day, but it war every man's business Doi to buy the
stock too dear. Mr. Dunning then gave the health of
the Chairman. (Cheers.)
In responding, gr. HARDING thanked the company
for the compliment paid him, and for the position which
their worthy host had been ple•sedto confer upon himfor
fur some year. past. He we. now getting, so years
rolled on, like many othen whom he had seen before
him, and it might not be in his power to preside over
another meeting, as he felt be was not the right man
in the right place. ("No, no.") Although be kept a
different kind of stock from Mr. Dunning, he hoped
each class would have its day. He hoped Mr.
Denning would meet with that reward by a
spirited comnetition which he was deserving of.
The ewes were in primer condition than he had ever
seen them before, and would be extraordinary early in
lambing.

After the " Desler." had been given, which wns re-
sponded to by Mr. Baorrots. and the " Hostess" duly
received, an adjournment took place to the aale ground.
The weather bad by this time cleared up, and the sun
was shining brightly. The animals were brought to the
hammer by Mr. T. Ewor, and • very spirited competi-
tie° took place. The stack for sale comprised 600 full-
mouthed ewes, 6 horsed ewes, 30 fat wetbers, 40 fat
horned lambs, 10 ram., 30 fat heifers and oien. and 30
pip. The ewes ranged Iron 51s. 6,1 to 55'5.; the
average price being about 53e. Horned wethen, 42.. 641.
to 45.1. i average, 43.. Ewe lambs, 2:35. 6d. to 245.
Rama. E 4 4s. 6,1.1.. £412.. per pair. Fat beasts averaged
£l5 17s. 6d. each, and pigs realised from 225. to 590.

WEYMOUTH.—Coogre Pwerr thateloish Guild-
hall, Friday—Before Captain Manning, R. H.
ilwalßeld, H. C. Goodden, and R. if. Eliot, Paqrs,
tissrmucritio TUC FOOTPATH.—Withani Betty, of
Portland, was charged with obstructing the highway a$
that piece. —On being called defendant said there was
no person present by that name. His name was
"James." Ile, however, was the on that was
t' wanted," and accordingly took his place in the dock.
—P.C. Cooper said, on the 7th inst., he saw • donkey
and *art standing opposite the Punchbowl, at Easton, at
half-past ten, w Well remained there until half-past eleven.
The footway was obstructed, and the night was very
dark.—ln defence defendant said the cart was 30 feet
clear of the footway. He had left it there for hour. and
hours together for the past 10 years.—Captain !finning
said the defendant had misunderstood the law during
that time ; he had no right to do to. As this was the
first time he had ever appeared in Court, the Bench
would only fine bias lie. including coats.
Dow xxxxx ne.—Sre:uel Biminonds, broker, of Mel.
combs Regis, was charged with being drunk et Wyk,
on the 31.1 of August. The case a'.. proved by Sergeant
Pitfield, who stated that he saw &fondant drunk on the
day in question. tie was very abusive in the public
road. He had a pint of beer and • gloss In his Mad,
and was talking to. carter. Wltllrn was talking to
another policeman when defendant was very abusive,
threatened to do him violence, and said he did not care
for the magistrates or any body else, they were only his
equals.—Delendant denied that he was drunk, but stated
as ho and the carter were talking together, the police-
man " sneaked" up for the purpose of hearing what they
were talking about. This provoked defendant, and he
certainly "'hatred" the policeman, but be did out abuse
Idea—Ow dismissed.

Atdduiv.o Orreries AGAINST 7111 Brim ACT.—
Charles Hush, • beerhouse keeper, of Portland, eras
charged with keeling Iris house open for the sale of beer
during prohibited Imam—Mr. Thud appeared fordefen•
dent.—P.C. Smith &tetrad that on Saturday, the sth of
September,he visited the defendant's home. the Railway
Tavern. at half-pot 11. In one room he found two
men with • quart cup and • glast, containing about
half-a-pint of Leer. Wittiest called the attention of
defendant to the time, when he said they had been
chatting, and were ju.t going to leave. He did not tee
any beer dthern.—For the defence Mr. Tigard called
the two men referred to, who stated that in the evening ,
they attempted to get a boot to go to the coal bulk. I
They could not get one, mad then went to defendant's
house at • quarrter to 11. They had some beer then,
hut did not have any after. Vihen the policeman clue
in they were just about leaving t'e house.—The Bench
dionsissed the cage, but stated that the policeman wu
perfeci le 'notified in bringing it forward.
Natsrunounn' QUAIIIIEL.B. Mary Ann Lucas waa
charged by Hobert Stone with damaging a window.—
Mr. Howard appeared for complainant, and Mr. Hill
for defendant.--Mary Stone said she had lived at Port-
-1 rud for 24 years, and defendant had lived as neighbour
for rig years. On Saturday, the 111th, witases was in
her bedroom, when she saw defendant pick up • stone
and throw it against the bedroom window, breaking a
pane of glass. For the defence, Mr. Bill called de-
l.
ndant's son, Job Lucas, who proved that about half'
pant See on the evening in question he met his mother
In the garden,land followed her into the house. She did
not take up any stone. After Laving been in the hones
for about ten minutes he heard • window smash.—ln
cross-examination witness gave his evidence in a very
unsatisfactory manner, and the Bench said they bad no
doubt defendant committed the damage, and they should
therefore fine her 2.. and 6d. damage.—Maria Parker
was ch.rged by Hobert Stone with breaking •
_pee.—
This cane arose out of the last one,—rlarah Winter
slated that she lived next doot to complainant.
On the 19th •itness was in a back room, when
she saw defendant lean over the wall, which
her house from complainant's, and knock off • dal:td
ol-
taining thyme, from a water ask with • broom.—Crou-
examined : Defendant could not have knocked off the
dish from the barrel without she stood on something.—
' Complainant laid the Paine of the pan and the thyme at
la—Cress-examined : Defendant had been next-door
' neighbour for four or five years. but he hoped it
would out be for mach longer. He had thrown water
Into defendant's house, but it wam not until she had done
the same into his (complainant'e) boner—For the de-
fence, Mr. Hill atated that defendant's husband was'
absent from home all the day, and because the would
, nut associate with complaisant he did all he weld to
I annoy bet—The Bench ordered defendant to pay the
damage, bat remitted the oosta—Captain Manning said
he knew that a great deal of bitter feeling had elided
between defendant and complainant for some tine past,
and he had often biro obliged to interfere. He than
alluded told., intemperate habit.: of complainant, and
gaid how sorry he 1.9.9 t 4) sae him so often in a atate of
intosiention.—emnplaitiant said he was • teetotaller,
and ha I sign. ml the 14edge.— Captain Manning said be
had tine no 20 times, and had bookie it as often ; and
Mr. Hall rejoined that if Stone was a teetotaller it had
only been once breaking!. _ . _

tirmous AIUSAVLT.—JuIIn Best, of Doer Maisie, was
summoned be Henry Smith, dairyman, for assaulting
him on the 10th of September —Mr. Howard appeared
for complainant, and Mr. Weston for defendant—Com-
plainant, who appeared with his right arm in a sling,
said he resided at timithdown, and was • dairyman,
rented 10 cows of Mr. Masters, at Ower Mole.. He
wm fernierly 30 years in service at Sydling. On the
10th of September be was going milking. He had •
pony and cart, and his daughter with bon. H. maw
defehdant opposite Mr. Masters's house, on lionse-beck.
He hsti • yellow varnished stick in his hand. Witness
had a whip in his hand. Defendant said, "Well.
Harry." Witnem said, " Do you reoollewil being Present
when the agreement was drawn up between Mr. Masters
and Ir He said, "Yes," Witness said," Do you
ocollect I ass to have litter and furs. brought r He
,eid, "No." Witness mad, "If you say that you are eie
bad as Mr. Masters, and want to run from what's trim."
He said, "II you say that again I'll knock you down."
Will's.. said. "It's the truth, you did my so." De-
fendant drew the agreement between Mr. Masters and
himself. Defeedaut then put both heels to the hone
and knocked him down, got od the horse and Amok
him with a stick whilst he was on the ground. Witness
got up and went away, saying that he would' have"
the law against him. Defendant was then about to
strike him again when he woe prevented. Prone the
injaries received from the stiek be had been unable te
use his hand ever since, and had been under medical
treatment. The injuries bad compelled him to give up
his employmenk—Crose-examined : Did not say to
defendant that he was a liar. He was very sober,
having only had • pint of &Woad did eot make use of any
bad language. His wife was not al opinion that be took
• drop too much at times. She 1101iletiOeS chastised
him. hut is was on account of his havingdrutk. She did
not scratch his face. Laughter.)—Mr. Howard objeceed,
and told his client that he was not bound to answer
threes sorts of questions.—The magistraies' clerk in-
quired if Mr. Weston intended to show that the injuites
complainant had received were indicted through tb•
violence of his wife, because if not he could not
put such quastions.—Mr. Weston replied that
that wee not his intentiou. Cressomunination
continued : He and his wife did not quarrel that evening.
He did net say that defendant was • d liar several
times, nor mho his whip in • threatening attitude at
him —ln support of his ow, complainant celled Ids
daughter, Caroline, a girl shout 15 years of me, who
pre corroborative trichinae as to the amealL—Mr.
Weston, in defence, contended that instead of coo
-
pleasant being the injured party, defendant was the
aggrieved party, and that &Lib had brought the ameialt