The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1862-10-07 00:00:00

The Right Hon. the Earl of Shaftesbury
.reTiewed

the several Corps of the Dorsetshire regiment at
Maiden Castle on Wednesday. The inspecting officer
was Colonel Radclyffe, of the 20th Regiment of Foot,
and the staff consisted of Sir John D'Oyley, deputy-
lieutenant; J. H. Calcraft, Req., deputy-lieutenant and
orderly; Major• Gen. Sir John Michel, CoL Bingham,
D,H. ; G. Troyte Bullock, Esq. ; General Shirley;
• )for Frampton, Q.O.D.Y.C. ; Lieut.-Colonel Lord
Ashley, D.M. The weather was fortunately all that
could be desired, and the public showed their

patriotism by assembling in large numbers to witness
the various manceuvres. The line of carriages which
flanked the review ground presented a very imposing
spectacle. Among the company we noticed Vice.
Chanoellor Kinderaley, J. Gundry, Esq„ High
Sheriff, and family; P. Gundry, Eaq., Lieut.-Gen.
Michel and Mrs. Michel, Captain Still, Captain Smith,
J. 0. Hottosell, Fag., Lady Michel, Mrs. J. B. Phelps.,
Rev, R. Headland, Mrs. Colonel Bingham, Mrs. john
timid, Rev. T. Maskaw, Mrs. Devenish, fl, Duffett,
tug., E. Pope, Esq., and family; Rev. A. Faulkner,
Rev. R. and Mrs. Smith, Rev. MlGreen, &c.

. Aboat 11 o'clock the various corps assembled in
. _

Fordiagton field, near the South Western Railway
Station, and baring formed into marching order, pro-
ceeded through the town of Dorchester, headed by
the Weymouth and Dorchester binds. The bands of the
Dlandford, Sherborne, and Shaftesbury corps brought
•up the roar. The ground was kept by the Dorchester
_ troop of ttie Queen's Own Doreetabire Yeomanry
Cavalry, under the command of Captain Floyer and
, Lieutenant Foster. The staff sergeants of the Dorset-
shire Militia also shared in this duty.
The several corps arrived on the ground about 12
e't:tock. and were put throegh several manceuvres pre-
paratory to the review commencing.

he
field officers were Lient.-CoL hf.anael, Major
steward, and Captain Templer. The following corps
were repro/tented :-
14 Dorset (Bridport)—Captain Edwards, lieutenant
I..ogg4ft, ensign Pope, staff-officer Dr. Hay, 4 sergeants,
'4O Altik and file, 1 buglar.
Ut, (Artillery) Lyme—Captain Hinton, lieutenant
Moue, lieutenant CletwrightN sergeant-major Gadding,
40 rank and file, band, drum and Me, 18.
2nd, (Wareham)—Captain Fairer, lieutenant Lacy,
ensi4Bond, 4 sergeants, and 41 rank and file.
(Dorehester)--Oaptain Kindersley, lieutenant
Mom* surgeon Mr. J. Penton, sergeant-major
• Newman, 3 kettennts, 42 rank and file, 15 band; band-
toaster Mr. J. Robinson.
4th,
.roole)—Captain Parr, lieutenant Aldridge,
lassie*. Welsh, 5 sergeants, battalion drum-major Clench,
'46 rink and file,. 16 hand.
bth, (Weymouth)—Captain Thresher, lieutenant
Welaford, ensign Tisard, 4 sergeants, 45 rank and file,
'angler, 16 band; band-muter Mr, H. T. Stagg.
6th, (Wimbonie)—Captain Biddle, lieutenant M.
Guest, ensign Taylor, hon. assistant-sergeant Rowe.
chaplain Rev. C. Onslow, 4 sergeants, 42 rank and file;
Aft. tilorenk, battalion band-master, 14 band.
7th, (Sherborne)—Captain Falwasser, lieutenant
Melmoth, staff-surgeon Williams, colour-sergeant
Calder, 6 sergeants, 30 rank and file, 17 bend; band-
Master Brook.
• gels, (Blandford)—Caplain Hambro, lieutenant Johns,
Ifinsign Atkinson, pay-master Rowe, color-sergeant
Meaden, 3 Bergpaaa, 34 rank and file, 14 band, drum
kuidfife band; Sand-masters, Messrs. Eyers and A plin.
9th, Ifilia(tesbury)--Captain Gordon, lieutenant
Tturri&e, ehaplain Rev. J. J. Reynolds, 6 sergeants, 39
, rauk file, 1 bugler, band 12; band-master, Mr.
.11th, (Gillingham)—Lieutenant Freame, hon.
, assistant-surgeon Miles, 1 sergeant, 22 rank and file.
12th, (Stalbridge)—Lientenant Lyon, ensign Dash-
rrood, 2 sergeants, 39 rank and file.

About half-past two o'clock Lord Shaftesbury, accom.
Ipanied by the reviewing officer, and attended by his
staff, rode on the ground, when the following ma-

riceuvret were made :
Marching past in companies and counter-marching;
batted ; deployed on leading company; advanced in
ttbuble column; formed line on second centre; sub-
division file firing; retired by subdivisions from both
ranks in rear of centre; front turned by right ; formed
line to right, wheeled, fired twice by companies from
centre flanks; from right of companies passed by fours
to front; close quarter distance on No. 4, half front,
left in front by successive companies, rear wing to front;
on leading company forming square, file and volley
firing ; deployed on leading company, file firing; retired
In direct edition of companies from right; formed
squares by companies, file and volley firing; re-formed
companies; reformed line on No. 5, file fixing; line
advanced formed quarter distance column on No. 4;
column wheeled to the left; changed front to rear by
wheel of subdivisions round the centre; formed square
No 5 ; deployed on No. 4, changed front on right com-
pany, left thrown back, the quarter circle fired once by
companies from right to left, and volley firing; the line
advanced by companies, right wheel halted • closed to
quarter distance in rear of company. In light drill the
battalion skirmished, three companies extending; ad-
Vance relieved; formed square on second sections;
extended ; changed front to right the quarter circle;
relieved the retiring; squared on supports; reinforced
twice; assembled on coverers.
The manceuvres having been gone through in a way
'which excited the admiration of all present, particularly
them well versed in military matters, the men were
hli•awn up in three sides of a square, and the prizes
won at the last annual rifle competition were distributed
by Lord Shaftesbury. This having been done—
Lord Shaftesbury, addressing the company, said:
Volunteers of Dorset,—Now, my men, allow me to
thank you most heartily for the exhibition you have
rnade to-day of order, of discipline, and of efficiency in
your military career. Now, whatever may happen to
Other counties of England, I am sure that Dorsetehire
la safe—safe in your hands, safe under your care, safe !
in your presence, safe in your courage, safe in your
discipline. (Applause.) I hope and trust, under God,
thatevery couLty in this realm will show us as well in
ordinary times, and in times of emergency, as you have
ab'own on the present occasion. (Applause.) But my
'good fellows, I say God grant that your services may
never be needed, and one way to make them never to
be ueeded is to keep up such discipline, and to make
such a manifestation as shall show of what metal you are
made, and thus announee, by your conduct, what your
are ready to do, if any invading foe should dare to set
Eis foot upon thin sacred soil. (Cheers.) In that way
let me tell you, you will avert the danger you might
otherwise be subject to. Being ready to meet such an
evil, you will not be called on to contend for your own
.vi 'existence, and that of your wives and families in this
Laud of England. (Hear, hear.) But let me tell you
that it is not simply and solely in a military point of
view that I rejoice to see this volunteer movement.
/ • It is doing a vast deal of good to the country at
9. • large. It is bringing all classes together so as
• to become better acquainted with each other.
It is bringing all classes into intercourse with
each other. It is giving us all to feel that we have a
common interest, that we have a common duty, that we
base acommon career, that we have a 00111111011 cotintry,
that we have a common right to defend, and that, by
the blessing of God, we are determined to defend it
from the first to the last—from the highest to the
lowest. (Loud cheers.) The Queen on her throne has
no greater interest in the welfare of this movement
than has the poorest man in this country—than has the
smallest of the volunteers in the body that I have now
the honour of addressing. (Hear' hear.) It is a great
movement. It is a movement that has impressed foreign
nations with a deep and solemn feeling that there is
really something in constitutional government--some-
thing in s free people. (Loud cheers.) I should like to
know where is there another country now on the face
of this earth, the government of which will put arms
Into the bands of 150,000 men, furnish them with
ball cartridge, and never ask what they are going
to do with it? (Loud cheers.) There never was
snob a specimen of freedom. But what is the history
of it? The people are under a free and good govern-
ment, and I thank God, every body knows the rights
and the dnties of freemen. You have self control, and
you are using your liberty in the maintenance of your
sacred rights, and for the maintenance of the rights of
others. (A.oplause.) Now I say, from the bottom of my
heart, God bless you—you and yours ; your wives • your
daughters, your families, and your sweethearts, if you
have them. (Laughter.) You will go home 'satisfied
that you have done your duty, and you will never regret
the time you have devoted, the zeal you have displayed,
the little you have sacrificed, for the maintenance—
under the blessing of Almighty God, without whom is
nothing worth—of the honour and dignity of your
(ueen, the safety of your country, your rights and
freedom, and the safety of the civil and
religious liberties of all our fellow citizens.
(Cheers.) Once more I repeat, God bless
you 1 God grant that we may meet again in health and
spirits to renew the heart-stirring scene which it has
been my honour and toy pleasure to witness this day.
his lordship closed his address amidst deafening
cheers.
The different Corps re-formed in marching order, and
returned to Dorchester, where they were dismissed.
After partaking of refreshments the several corps pro-
oeeded by rail to their homes. The officers
messed at the King's Arms' Hotel, the Blandford band
being chosen to play a selection of music in front of
the hotel during dinner time. We need hardly say
their playing excited the admiration of a very large
number of spectators who were present on the
occasion.

WEYMOUTH. ----ROBBING A VESSEL. —On Tues-
day last, John Gear and George Weldon were
brought before J. Ayling and W. Symonds, Esqrs.,
on remand, charged with stealing a quantity of
biscuits, and some cooked beef, and butter, from the
" What Not," lying in the harbour. It appeared
that P.C. Apaey met the prisoners in High-street
With a bag and a bundle, and asked them what they
Ind there. They stated that it was their own
clothing. He felt the bundle, and having a strong
suspicion that the hard anbstances it contained were
not wearing apparel, he took them to the station-
house. They told the police they had come trom
the" What Not." Captain Fowler, of the " What
Norwasthen communicated with,and be identided
the biaouits and two jars of beef and butter. The
prisoners pleaded guilty
pi , and were each com-
tted for one month's herd Lebonr.

TITALEKRo AT WEYMOUTH.—On Thursday
night the Royal Hotel Rooms were well filled by a
fashionable audience—among whom we noticed a
large number of professional and amateur musical
notabilities—to hear M. Thalberg's pianoforte
recitals. The distinguished virtuoso was unassisted.
He had no vocal aid, and his own grand Emrd was
the only instrument heard during the evening; yet
we may say that a more interesting concert,
mnaieal entertainment, or whatever it may be called,
was never given within the walls of the Royal
Hotel Booms. There was on the programme many
, pieces with which every pianist is familiar, but the
manner in which they were
'be
produced an
effect that will not readily be forgotten. M.
Thalberg plays without notes, and his style, while
free from those pretentious flourishing wrist move-
ments with which some pianists are so enamoured,
is marked by consummate grace. He plays the
most difficult passages, indeed, with an ease which
shows how thoroughly he understands his work, and
produces without apparent effort those thrilling
effects which the greatest pianists strive at, but
fail to obtain. It is difficult to give an idea of
Thalberg's playing to persons who have not heard
him. In his hands the piano is endowed with new
powers. It sings almost like the human voice and
all the while keeps up an accompaniment singularly
delicate and singularly effective. It enunciates
familiar musical phrases in a style which bring them
before us in a new light, and it startles tie with
touches of instrumental perfection; just as Jenny
Lind thrilled us with new sensations of vocal
melody; it becomes, in fact, what many have said
it is not, a syeapathetic instrument with very ex-
tended powers, and leaves impressions which
make us confess that the pianoforte in the
hands of a master like Theilbetg almost divides the
honours with the greatest of solo instruments—the
violin. Knowing what Thalberg was some ten or
twelve years ago, and thefurore he then created as
the meet finished pianist of the day, we were curious
to learn what effect time had produced on his
marvellous manipulation. We remember him as
the founder, we may say, of the Thalbergian style,
full of the vigour of early manhood; with a wrist
that could bring out a thundering passage without
effort, and with A delicacy, of touch that was equal
to the most elaborate refinements of the most
fastidious composers. Our impression, obtained at a
time when a performance by Thalberg was a novelty,
and preserved through &series of years as a pleasant
memory, was so vivid that we were almost prepared
to listen to a performance exhibiting signs of decay.
In this respect we were agreeably disappointed.
M. Thalberg plays as well as ever. The intervening
years which have elapsed since we saw him last,
have ripened rather than decayed the powers which
formerly delighted us, and the Thalberg of to-day,
with increased experience, higher mechanical
finish, and morn mature powers as a musician, has
all that peculiar grace, energy, poetical pathos, and
general effectiveness which placed him in the very
front rank of his profession many years ago. The
performance began on Thursday evening with the
Puritan quartett"A to 6 cam," which was elected
to show M. Thalberg's proficiency in cantibile
playing, or, to show,how the artist can assimilate the
tones of the piano to those of the human voice and
an accompaniment. The effect was singularly ex-
cellent. No doubt the instrument oh which
M. Thalberg performs is one of exceptional
quality, but even remembering this, the
tones produced were of a character which, for
purity and mellowness, must have surprised the
most experienced pinanists. Later in the evening
there was a barcarolle—from Donitetti's Gianni di
Calais—selected with a like object, and in this, too,
the same wonderful effect were produced. One of
the most charming things of the programme, and
certainly one of the most acceptable to the audience,
was Thalberg's own arrangement of " Home, Sweet
Home." This piece has been so hackneyed by all
sorts of players, that we could scarcely have expected
that even Thalberg could have made it reach the ear
with any freshness about it. In this respect, how-
ever, the audience were agreeably surprised. The
old air, although sparkling with gems, did not come
to us like an old friend with a new face, or a grace-
ful, familiar form, fantastically dressed and loaded
with jewellery in and out of place. The rich accom-
paniments were subordinated to the melody, and,
instead of having those spasmodic effects, and that
total obliteration of the original theme which we so
often hear in connexion with this much abused air,
all was harmoniousulegant, and poetical, and was
received with the most marked enthusiasm
Besides the above we have named, the programme
included two of Mendelssohn'a songs without
words—in A major and A minor—a Tarenlella and
a fantasia on airs from 11 Trovatore. In the second
part there were, in addition to the barcarolle
already alluded to, a ballad of M. Thalberg's, the
serenade " Corn e (lentil'," from Don Pasquale,
and a fantasia on airs from Elisir cl' Amore. The
serenade was most brilliantly performed. The
fantasia, though somewhat long, was listened to
with marked attention throughout. It has often
been remarked that in some pieces Thalberg appears
to have three hands at work, and the fingering in
this piece quite justified the common observation.
The piece was a brilliant climax to a most enjoy-
able entertainment, which, with the same materials,
could hardly have been Made tolerable by any
other innsician in turope. Mr. Gubbins, who has
lately established himself in this town, deserves the
the thanks of all who were present for having given
the Weymouth public an opportunity of listening
to the most accomplished piano-forte player now
living.
BLACK PRINCE MEN IN TRoinatz.•--On Monday
last four of the seamen belonging to the Black
Prince, then lying in the Portland Roads, were
brought before the borough magistrates tindet the
following circumstances :—,John Goss was charged
with being drunk, and wilfully breaking two jugs,
at the Military Arms, on Sunday night, and assault-
ing and threatening to stab Thomas Sherry, the
landlord; and also with assaulting a police constable
in the execution of hie duty. It appeared that the
defendant, with five others, went to the Military
Arms on Sunday evening, and called fot two or
three quarts of beer. They drank the beer, but
defendant refused to pay tor it; and when the land-
lord demanded payment in peremptory terms. Goss
broke one jug, and threw another at the landlord's
head, jumped on the opposite side of the iclunter,
and took possession of the beet engine, and threat-
ened to stab the landlord if he interfered with him.
He afterwards went out of the house, and to effect
an entrance a second time he broke open the front
door. The landlord then went up to him, end he
gave the landlord a "top" on the nose. Subse-
quently he assaulted P.C. Apaey, by jumping on his
shoulders, while he was conveying a periled td the
police station in dustedy, The magistrates lined
him in the penalty of .£5, or twenty-eight days'
imprisonment. Ile was committed. --William
Bennett Was charged with drunken and riotous con-
duct in the streets on Sunday evening, and with
assaulting P.C. Brian. It appeared that defendant,
who was very drunk, bad collected a crowd of some
200 or 300 people about him by his riotous conduct;
and as he would not dmist, the conotable took tint
into custody, but the assistance of settle civilians
was requisite to get him to the 'istatioti‘hobse, on
account of hie violence. He Was fined ss. and coats
for drunkenness-, .a 10,, and costa for assaulting the
Or 14 days' imprisonment. Committed.
R. Barlow, another seaman was fined ss. and costa.,
which were paid, for being drunk and making tile of
bad language in the streets on Sunday evening—
Raymond Bergen, another Sailor from the Black
Prince, was &leo charged with being drunk and
disorderly. On Sunday night while I.C. Marsh Was
on duty at the Chapelty, itiforreation was brought to
him that a sailor was in Sept. Lidbury's house.
Knowing that Mr. Lidbury was at the Station.
house, he and P.C. English went to look alter the
sailor and found him sleeping under the itairi.
When aronsed from hie slumbers, he told the riolice-
man that it was "all right," but they soon informed
him it was "all wrong." He was covered with
blood and dirt, and bad evidently been in a row.—
Fined 3s. for drunkenness, and 3s. oats, which were
paid.

LODOINON A TIEIS STATION•IIOUSE.
Stained`, an old offender, who had been out of gaol
but two days, was charged befoit the Mayor and
W. Symonds, Es., with being drunk, and applying
at the Police station for lodgings.—Fined ss. and
costs, to be paid in a week.
KEEPING BAD COMPANY. - Robert Fole, a
carpenter, and Sarah Russell, a nymph of the pave,
were charged with sleeping together in the open air
in a garden, and not being able to give a good
account of themselves. They were each committed
for 14 days' hard labour.

OBTAINING GOODS .13ir VA LSE PR STENCH& —Gri
Saturday William Brown, who represented himself
as a commercial traVeller, was charged before
IL Bower", and H. Griffin, &qrs., with obtain-
ing three pairs of boots from Mr. S. Meech,
Union-street, by false pretences. He repre.
sented himself as travelling for a firm of
a the name of Myers, residing at Vincent-street,
Southampton. Pretending to solicit an order for
printing address cards, the prisoner embraced the
opportunity of getting into a conversation, and ex-
pressing great admiration of Mr. Meech's make of
boots, got that gentleman to allow him to take three
pairs of boots for his wife to look at. Mr. Meech, in
consequence of his representations, allowed him to
take the boots home to "try on," but as he never
returned those which didn't fit, inquiries were in.
stituted, and Superintendent Lidbury ascertained
that no firm of the name of Myers carried on a
stationery business at Southampton. The prisoner
was committed for trial.

DRINK AND ITS RESULTEL-011 Saturday William
Gillingham was charged before B. Bower, Esq., and
Dr. Griffin, with being drunk and disorderly. The
defendant had been to the Fountain Tavern, kept by
Mr. Sol. Sly, when in an intoxicated state, and
because they would not draw him anything to drink
he used very bad language, and became exceedingly
violent. A policeman was sent for, and him he
assaulted At length, not being otherwise able
to restrain him, a stretcher and more assistance was
was sent for, and he was conveyed to the lock-up,
strapped to a stretcher.—The Bench fined him 40a,
or one month's imprisonment in default.
THIC MAN WHO DROWNED HIMSELF TN WRY,
MOUTH BAY TO AVOID PAYMENT OP BOARD
AND LoPGRIG.,-§pme threolv!elps ai4ce we reported

an alleged drowning case in the bay, off Greenhill,
The case was not altogether devoid of suspicion that
a hoax had been attempted to be played off on Mr.
Hillear, with whom he had hoarded and lodged for
a month without payment, as the missing man's best
clothes were also non est, it seeming a remarkable
circumstance that he should have left his old clothes
on the beach, aud taken his best clothes intri the
water and drowned them as well as himself. A few
days subsequent to the man's disappeartmce, Mr.
HiHear received the three following letters, the
handwriting of which, although evidently disguised,
very closely resembled that of the drowned man's.
We give tiled:verbatim et literatim

London, 19th September, 1862.

SlR,—Whereas information has come before us that
our much respected agent, Mr. W. J. Webber, was
accidentally drowned while bathing, we request you to
sign the enclosed forms. P.B.—Those gents who sign
besides yourself will receive 21 on each; but you will
get £lO for your trouble. You most not sign the same
papers I have sent, but draw two, more exactly with
the same words, and return them as they are addressed.
they must he signed by 4 Housekeepers if you get them
signed and send them his body has not yet been
recovered. We are gentlemen, yours respectfully.
• • • •

"Weymouth 21 Sep 62.
"Gentlemen—We the undersigned hereby certify
that Mr. W. J. Webber, who was of late a Butcher of
the Cross-Chapel Street txmopth, Devon was acci-
dentally drowned whilst bathing here on Saturday
last, that his clothes were found on the beach, but that
his body has not yet been recovered. We are gentle-
men yours. " • • •

address to J. Pilkington,
home by tuesday you will receive £lO within 3 calender
months after having giving proof that he was drowned
on signing the enclosed papers.
—yrs truly (sined) W. Hodges."

_ .
The letters referred to in the above, sent down to
copy and sign, were as follows :
Weymouth 21 Sep. 62
" Gentlemen We the undersigned hereby certify
that your much respected agent was accidentally
drowned whilst bathing on saturday morning last, that
his clothes was found on the beach."
Mr. Hillear, Oil receipt of these, wrote to the office
of the General Provident Assurance Company, of
which Webber had represented himself as being the
agent, and the following letters have been received
from the secretary to that association, dated from
8, Bridge-street, Blackfriars, London. The first is
dated 16th September, and addressed to Mr.
Hillear t

"Sir,—The last time I received any communication
from Mr. Webber was on the 9th, when lie sent, AS I
suppose, by mistake, a bill which I had retttrned.
Previous to that, I received a letter, written apparently
by his wife, asking for some prospectuses, &e., which
were sent. Mr. Webber applied for the appointment
while staying at B. Salterton with Mr. James Webber;
be afterwards addressed from West Stafford, Dor-
chester. I shall be obliged by any further information
you may obtain on the matte?,—(Signed) H. WALTER
WHEELER, Secretary."
The next letter from Mr. Wheeler is dated 23rd
September, and is as follows :
" DEAR SIR,—I have to thank you for your com-
munications to hand this morning, I have made what
inquiries I could respecting the letters, the copies of
which you was kind enough to enclose, but cannot find
out who sent them. I find that Webber was assured
in Mr. Pilkington's office, London Equitable, but be
had heard nothing about the affair until I saw him this
day. Who W. Hodges is, Ido not know. Should I
find out anything farther I will let you know.
(signed) H. W. WHEELER."
We understand that the sequel to this corre-
spondence may shortly be expected in our columns.
RoyaLlVisixs.•—Os Saturday week Prince Lucien
Bonaparte arrived in Weymouth from the Channel
Islands by the Cygnus steamer. His Royal High-
ness the Duke of Cambridge was also here last week,
and remained, during his visit, at Luce's Royal
Hotel.
PORTLAND. SUDDEN Thum An awful
instance of sudden death occurred on the island on
Monday last. Captain John Wallis had been down
to visit his daughter-in-law, in his usual health, and
on returning home to his lodgings was taken sud-
denly ill and died. He was 66 years of age. An
inquest was held on the body at the Prince of
Wales the following day before Mr. Steggall, the
coroner for Portland, when the jury retuned a
verdict of "Died from Natural Causes.

NAVAL. —The Edgar screw line-of-battle ship,
Captain the Hon. F. A Foley, dropped down from
Spithead on Tuesday afternoon, and entered the
harbour about 5 o'clock, when, the weather [being
stormy, she cast anchor. This being the admiral's
ship, she was received by the other vessels with
the usual salute and yard-arms manned. On Wed-
nesday morning she set sail with the Warrior and
Black Prince, iron frigates, and the Liffey, for
Lisbon. It is reported that the Channel Fleet will
also proceed to Lisbon to render all possible honottr
on the part of this country to the King of Portugal
on the occasion of his marriage with the Princess
Maria Pia, daughter of King Victor Emmanuel of
Italy.

WAREHAM--A. ,Move, IN 'Mtn RIM'S Dmitc-
rmic.—The earth of Messrs. Yearsley ittid tieetn have
been busily engaged in moving away the rubbish
which bad so long disgraced the old town, from St.
Martin's-hill.

SHROTON. —We are requested to acknowledge,
(with many thanks) on behalf of the poor woman who
lately was seriously injured by falling into a
thrashing machine, the kindness of our valued con-
tributor, singing himself, " shalt not muzzle
the ex that treadeth Mit the corn."

POOL E. —T Etx NEW SUBSTITUTE FOR COTTON.
Mr. Harben writea as folkiws i—" Several inaniries
have Utica made clf me AA to the beat place whence
to get the best supplies of the Zastera marina.
It may save endless trouble, and the public some
delay, if I say that it abounds along the sea coast,
bat that in the river Orwell, at the entrance of the
harbour, it is growing largely; and 1 received a
letter from Poole, in Dorset, from which the follow:
Mg is an extract Will You allow me to draw
your attention to the fact that Poole Harbour, en-
tending to 9,975 acres, though containing deep
channels, is for the most part very shallow, and the
tide when it falls leaves upwards of 8000 acres of
mud covered With Zoetera Marina.' 1 still have no
doubt as to the immediatelyavailable quantity of the
raw material, but as the question is one of national
importance, and accurate information as to the
quantity obtainable from the United Kingdom and
Channel Islands would be extremely valuable, may
I ask gentlemen and other residents by or near
the sea-eoast to supply me as Speedily; as possible;
with the appimtittiate nth:niter of mires now gilostring,
and I *ill ininiedlately ptiblish the resnit I I
understand that experiments are being made upon
the plant as supplied from upholsterers. If obtained
from these sources I need scarcely say that the
results to be desired will not be so satisfactory as
if the green plant be used but if the object of
using the dried plant be merely to demonstrate the
practicability and the inexpensiveness of extracting
the fibre, then it niaY answer the ptirpose, although
1 think the green plant is preferable. For the in-
formation of those who have not examined the plant,
and to facilitate) investigation, I may mention that
the outer casing forms a sort of sheath to the fibre
within, and resembles the scabbard of a sword,
which may be pulled off or put on again at
pleasures"
At a meeting of the Town, Octane% which took
plate at the Inuildhall On MOntlay, the §Oth
for the purpose of receiving a report frotn the Watch
Committee relative to the appointment of a superin-
tendent of police in the room of Mr. Inkpen, it was
resolved to leave the appointment in the hands of
the watch committee. It appeared that a ,memorial
tram a large flambei. or the fate-psyere had been
dent to the Watch Sominittee strongly recommending
the appointment of Mr. John Eaton to the office,
and to pass the necessary resolutions thereon, It is
much to be feared, however, from the remarks
which fell from some of the Council, who Are hostile
to Mr. t don's appointment, that the metnoriti will
have no weight with the Watch Coartniittee, And that
it *ill fall to he loit Of a eitraiiger—lt proceeding
mudh deprecated by the ratepayeris.
RiKGWOOD.—A oinotrivira AL Socirry.—Tbe
annual meeting of this society for ploughing and
hedging, will take place in a field belonging to Mr.
Biles; at Kingston, on Tharsday the oth October.
The dinner will be provided at the Crown Hotel,
W. C. D. Esdaile, Esq., in the chair.

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MAIDEN NEWTON. MUSICAL TIULAT.—
Maiden Newton, on Tuesday last, was the scene of
great attraction, on the occasion df a gathering of the
several village choirs *ithin A radiris df five miler:,
for the erthotiragetnent of Choral singing in parish
churches. The weather was exceedingly unpro-
pitious, and greatly marred the rich treat iii store,
mainly brought about by the indefatigable exertions
of Mr. J. Brown, the highly respected schoolmaster
of the village. At 3 o'clock a procession of the
several choirs were formed at the school, and pro-
ceeded to the parish church, (which was crowded to
excess) headed by the following clergymen: The
Rev. C. Marston, and the Rev. G. A. Phillips, of
Sherborne ; Rev. W. P. Ward, Compton; Rev. J.
P. F. Davidson, Dorchester • Rev. A. Broadley,
Bradpole ; Rev. A. Cox, Dorchester;
; Rev. F.
Rooke, Rampisham ; Rev. F. Baker, Godman-
stone ; Rev. G. Southwell, Yetminater ; Rev. S.
Lane, Frome Vauchurch ; Rev. —Pinkney, Chil-
frome ; Rev. G. K. Weston, Toiler; and other
Clergymen of the district. Then followed the
several parish choirs, viz. Maiden Newton, (38) ;
Compton (26) ; Cattistoel: (25) ; Frampton (14) ;
Godmanstone (21) ; Sydling (13) ; Frome Vann-
church (6); Chilfrome (10) ; and Rampisham (17).
On arriving at the church the Processional
Hymn was hut indifferently rendered by the
choristers. The Rev. G. A. Phillips intoned the
Services, and the Rev. E. Marston delivered a very
appropriate discourse, taking for his text the former
part of the 9th verse of the sth chapter of the
Revelation of St. John. The whole of the pieces I
selected for the occasion were exceedingly well
rendered by the choirs. The Psalms were sung to
Troyte in F., Purcell in G., and Humphrey in C.
Magnificat, the 7th tone; Rune Dimittis, let tone.
The anthem was taken from the 76th Psalm: "Inl
Jewry is God known." The hymn before the
sermon was snug to the tune of Lubeck. Horace
Moule, Esq„ of Fordingion, presided at the °Tux
Fith Ins well-known ability, nor need we eay that_

the pieces allotted Mm were executed in a masterly
style: At the conclusion of the service a collection
was made, amounting to £7 4.8. Bd. The procession
then re-formed, and proceeded to the schoolhouse,
where, and in a marree adjoining, tea was supplied
by Mr. Paekham, of the White Horse. We regret
to hear that the worthy rector, the Hon. and Rev.
W. H. Scott, was absent from indisposition.
CERNE.—Tna Umorr.—The Board of Guardian
held their meeting on Wednesday, the Ist inst., for
bringing into immediate operation the New Paro-
chial Assessment Act, when the following members
were appointed on the committee. Ex•nfficio :
Lord Digby, Rev. C. W. Bingham, Rev. T. Hinds,
J. E. Bridge, Esq.—Elected : M. Miller, Esq.,
and Messrs. W. Parmiter, C. J. Fooks, S. Symes,
sen., S. Symes, jun., C. Hawkins, R. Allner, and
J. Caines.
CHARMOUTII.—Curnor MISSIONARY SOCIETY.
—On Sunday afterroon, the 28th ult„ a sermon was
preached in Charmouth parish church, in aid of the
above society, by the Rev. W. F. Clay, M.A., from
Luke 4th chap., 18th verse, after which there was a
collection. On the Monday evening following, a
meeting in aid of the society was held at the school-
room, the Rev. W. F. Clay, M.A. attended as a
deputation. On the platform we observed the Rev.
E. R. Breton, M.A., rector, (chairman,) Rev. T. L.
Montefiore, Rev. Z. Edwards, Rev. W. Triugham,
and the Rev. Tregarthen. There were RISO present
Miss Breton, Miss Stewart, Mrs. Montefiore, Capt.
and Mrs. Bullen, dre. The proceedings commenced
with prayer, after which the Boys. Z. Edwards and
T. L. Montefiore addressed a few words to the
meeting previous to their being addressed by the
deputation, who, in a lengthened speech, advocated
the claims of the society in a very able manner. The
meeting closed by singing the hymn, " From
Greenlands icy mountains," and the cronouncing the
Benediction by the Chairman. There was a
collection at the door, which, with that on Sunday
afternoon and sundry other donations, amounted to
a considerable sum.
INDEPENDENT CHAPEL—The Rev. Mr. Stem.
bridge, Baptist Minister, who has resided in Char.
mouth for the last few years, but is now about to
leave, and has occasionally preached at the above
chapel, on Sunday evening, September 28th,
preached his farewell sermon from Psalm 139,
verse 13.

NATIONAL SCHOOL TREAT.—On Tuesday after.
noon, the 30th ult., the children belonging to the
National School, numbering about 94, had their
annual treat of tea and plum cake, given them by
the kind liberality of our worthy rector, the Rev.
E. R. Breton. The children assembled at the
schoolroom about 3 o'clock, and after parading the
village with Bags, tte., marched to a field near the
reetory, where they amused themselves with various
games. They then proceeded to the front of the
Rectory-house, and sang several hymns. Having
again formed in procession they marched to the
schoolroom to tea, after which they again sang
hymns. The Rev. E. R. Breton suitably addressed
them, and they returned to their homes highly
gratified with their treat. Several clergymen, and
most of the gentry of the place, were present. In
conclusion we may state that the school is in a very
promising condition, and great praise is due to Mr.
Thomas Btirston, the master, who is very generally
respected.
LYME.—The' annual "onion fair" was held on
Tuesday and Wednesday, but those exhibited were
not so fine as in previous years, and the quantity
was smaller.

..71.11—E-I)I9TRESS IN THE IcOIITH.—The Lord Bishop
of the Diocese preached an eloquent and impressive
sermon at the paris'i church on Sunday, the 28th
ult., on behalf of the distressed operatives in the
North. There was a large congregation, and the
sum of £24 was collected.
SEATOWN.—FINDING OF A CHILD'S BODY ON
THE BEACH.—On Monday evening, an inquest was
held at the Anchor Ina, Chideock, before S. S.
Cory, Esq., Coroner, on the body of a male child,
which was found on the beach at Seatown under
circumstances described in the following evidence t
—Samuel Bartlett, a fisherman, said that on Sunday
afternoon he was walking on the beach at Seatown,
when he saw a piece of cloth on the sand at high-
water mark. He removed some of the sand, and
found a parcel wrapped in cloth, from which a
child's foot protruded. On further examination, he
found that the bundle contained a child's body.—
James Manning, another fisherman, remained with
the body while Witness Went fot the polite. Bartlett
believed that the body had been buried on the
beach, and not washed in from the sea. He said
that a quantity of shingle had been washed away with-
in two or three days, and he believedthe bundle had
been thus exposed.—James Manning corroborated
the evidence of the former witness.—George
Mantel!, a coastguardsman, said that, about three
months ago, he saw a woman walking on the beach
at Seatown, with something under her arm. He
watched her for some time, but lost sight cif her in
a bight near the spot where the body was found.
He afterwards saw her go away without the bundle.
He did, not know who she was, but should know her
again if he saw her. Kelaway proved carrying
the body to the place where the jury viewed it.—
Mr. dohn Holineelli surgeon, of Bridport, said he
had examined the body, and found it in BO dectim-
posed a state that he could not tell by what means
death was caused. He thought it might have been
a month old, or more, but it was in such a putrid
state that he did not think a poet mortem examina-
tion would enlighten him asto the cause of death. He
could discover no marks of violence on the body.
did not think the child could have been still.
born ; it waa too large.—The jury returned a verdict
to the effect that the AN was fouud dead, but that
ho* he came by bin death Venn to them iinkueivii.