The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1863-11-24 00:00:00

BLANDFORD FARMERS' CLUB.

The annual exhibition of dock of the Blandford
Farmers' Club took plans in the Fair-flald on Wednes-
day. Tbe show of animals, although not so very
numerous, was of superior quality, this remark is
especially applicable to the sheep and horses. A large
number of tb• loading agriculturists of the neighbour-
hood were present. be judges were Mr. Tett, Mr.
Ingram, Mr. John Code, and Mr. Groves. The dinner
took place at the Crown Hotel, to which a large party
sat down, under the presidency of Mr. Henry Ford, the
vies-chair being lined by Mr. John Mitchell. In the
absence of W. H. Atkinsos, Esq., Mx. Junes Domoney,
read the following list of awards :
CLAMS I.—For the beet pair of cart bored or mares,
which have been in the possession of the exhibitor for
six months previous to the time of showing, cod worked
regularly on tbs fares during such period.— A premium
of Cl Is., Mr. H. Ford • second prise, lilt ad., Mr. J.
Rawlins; highly comma:lda, Mr. H. Fookes.
CLAM 2.—For the best pair of working oxen, subject
to the same conditions as the eon bonen—A premium
of El Is., Mr. 0. H. Flower ; second prise, 10s. 6d., Yr.
O. Keynes.
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CLUM 3.—For the best dairy our Which hu been in
tie POMMINiOII tbe exhibitor not kis than ail =ODOM
—A premium of Cl J., Mr. Joseph Wan= ; 'wand
prise, 10. 6d., Mr. Matthew,.
CLAIM 4.—For the best Suns Booth-down run of
seism which has been regularly worked with UN flea,

the age to ii dated pith. time of showing.—First prise, r
El lc, Mr. T. Fry; secehd, 16s. 64. Hr. H. Fookes.
CLASS s—Fur the best improved Hampshire noire
ram of any age as above.—First prize, £l. 11., Mr. H.
Symonds; second, 10a. 63., Mr. G.
HilL
CLASS 6.—For the best pen of six Sowing South-down
siz.tooth ewes.-First prize, El Is, Mr. H. Foekes; second,
10s. fid., Mr. J. H. MitchelL
CLASe T.—For the best pen of sin improved Hamp-
shire Down ifig.tooth rum—First prise, El la, Mr.
11. Symonds; eeconct TO.. ed.. Mr. H. Ford.
CLASS 8. —For the best boar of any large or wens
breed.—First prize, El Is., Mr. G. Hill, eeeond prise,
10s. 6d., Mr. 5.3. Rawlins.
CLzan o.—For the best boar of any fine breed.—First
prize. El is., Mr. B. Fookes ; second prise, 10s.
Mr. G. Keynes.
Cum 10. - For the best breeding sow of any large or
, coarse Ineed.—First prize, £1 Is., Mr. G. Hill; ascend,
, 10s. 6d., Mr. 0. Keynes.
CLAM 11.—For the best brawling row Of any SOO
breed.—First prize, El Is., Mr. S. P. Davis; second,
10e. 6d., Mr..
In addition to the above the following sweepstakes
were made up by the members
No. I.—re. for the beat cob,under 141 hands hish,-6
entries, Mr. W. Fookes. •
2.-ss, each for the best pony, under 13i bands,—G
entries,—Mr. H. Ford.
each for the best mare and colt,-2 entries,—
Mr. W, Fools..
4. Ss. each for the best yearling cart colt,-2 entries,
—Mr. H. Coolies.
6.-st. each fur the best bull-2 entries,—Mr.
Symonds.
6—ls. each for the best pair Sussex ram lambs,-2
entries,—Mr. K. Fowler.
7.—fe. each for the best par of full-mresthed im-
proved Hampshire ewes-2 entries —Mr. H. Symonds.
8.-ss, each for the bast peso! 4 store pigs,— 3 entries,
—Mr. G. Keynes.
9.-2.. 6d. each for the 12 beet mingold wetted roots
grown by exhibitor,-3 entries,—Mr. It. Fools..
10.-24. Gd. for the best 12 swedes,-6 entries,—Mr.
J. Speaks,
11.-2 s. Gd. each for the beet common turnips,-3
entries—Mr. T. Fry.
12.-2 a 6d. each for the best sack of red wheat..-3
entries,—Mr. H. Domoney.
13.-2 a. Gd. sash for the best sack of barley,-3
entries„—Mr. G. Keynes.

BR &ADORN& —Tat A L or Sr. TIMOTHY TIArtIO.
The Townhall was crammed on Monday to listen to the
trial of Sir Timothy Trak by a party of teetotalers
from YeoviL A large dais at the upper end of the hall
was fitted op with a bar table. The only seat, where
once justice was really dispensed by a chairman at
quarter sessions, answered admirably for the seat of the
judge, and a dozen chairs formed the jury-box, in which
as many good and lawfol men were seated to well and
truly try the Witte joined betaeen the parties, and •
true verdict gii e. After tiring the patience of the
auditors, the performers made their entry amidst the
loud cheers which attach to, and are • part of delayed
expectation. There waa the judge, ermined and robed,
and looking quite dignified; four gentlemen of the long
robe, with wigs and gowns, who played their parts
admirably; • crier, who had but the cry of "Keel'
silence in the Court," which he never uttered without
provoking laughter, whereat be seemed surprised and
indignant; a prisoner, looking al dejected as if he were
really in custody; and two policemen who seemed to
be real officials. There were beside these, • dozen
witnesses, some of whom gave their evidence with great
MINS, It appeared to gm mach amusement; but
the Over; that were in gonad to be pathetic excited most
laughter. . ,

A N DOVER. —Tut V*ri, timplay, November 17. —The
supply of sheep was very abort, and the best descrip-
tions sold readily, at an advanoe of from is. to be. per
bead over the late fair at Weybill.
BOURNEMOUTH. —Rini &too:m.o.—The prize
rifie shooting between the members of the Bourne-
mouth Rifle Corps took place at their runp on
Saturday. Five rounds each at 200 and 300 yards. The
following is the more :

Sergeant Mott -
Corporal C. Candy
Habgood
Priv;:te Anderaou
Calle' -
„ James -
„ Day • •
„ Thomas -
„ Burden -
„ #ose •
~ Knight •
„ Edmonds •
„ Haskell •
„ Graham -
„ Chalk -
„ Joy - -

200y4,. aoo yds. Tot.
• 334 20260 19
• 22432 42203 24
- 22222 24202 20
-34222 42300 23
- 2422 20220 16
• 2?.201 26022 14
-22023 22320 15
• 34242 22200 21
22232 23320 19
-03423 211122 21
- 43224 00212 21
22344 20334 27
22233 22022 21
-402 32330 22
• 90223 20220 15
23222 22023 17
The following are winners of prises,—lst, a rifle, pre-
sented by MIL Parker, Privet* Edmonds ; 2nd, •
field-glass, Cmpond Candy, ; 3rd, El Is., Private
Anderon, ; 4th, 155., Private Graham,; fkb,
Private Ross.; 6th, 7a. 61, Private Thomas,; 7th,
Is., Private Knight.
BEILROW-13111DGE.—On Wednesday a little girl,
about the age of fourteen, was sent to the river to fetch
water in • pitcher. Whilst in the act of filling the
vessel, it would eppear she overbalanced herself, and
fell into the stream. The body has not yet been dis-
covered, but the pitcher was found in the river.
OTIIERY.—On Monday night or rgther early on the
morning of Tuesday, the bells of the parish ahuroh were
rung. Of course, the conclusion generally arrived at
was, that it was done for • "Lark ;" but the perpetrators
of the act have not yet been discovered.

NOTrrH PRTHERTON. Prrry Suitors. —On
Thursday. before K. K. M. King and T. P. Breadothad,
&Ira. Richard Rogers, Robert Rogers, Francis Rogers,
Thomas Bradford, George Cheapen, Robert Davey,
Charles Evans, John Woodland, Jeremiah Pocock, and
George Beard were summoned by Superintendent Jeffs
for letting off fireworks and lighting bonfires In the
street on the night of the sth instant —The Bench
drill very leniently with the offenders; and, after •
slight admonition, Inflicted a fine of Is. each and
coats—Robert Godfrey was summoned by Betsy Lee
for drunkenness, and was fined Is. and oosts.—James
Hurford appeared to answer • charge of wilfully injuring
• gate, in order to release animals et- ich had been im-
pounded.—The caae was dismissed on payment of the
meas.—Robert Godfrey was summoned for pound
breach, but the matter was settled out of Court.

WELLS.—lsouter.—At Blagdon, on the body of
Mrs. Hester Gallop, aged eighty-four, wife of the clink
of the parish. It appeared that • single daughter, who
lived with her, having put the poor old lady to bed,
went with a canes and lanthorn to light home her father I
from the church. On her return, she beard • groan,
and on entering the bedroom found that her mother
was not in bed, and that the widow was open.
It is conjectured that deceased had lifted op the
window to see if they were returning, and must have
lost her balance and fallen out, and either dislocated
her Leek, or otherwise mortally injured herself, for on
being lifted, she breathed twice and died. The jury
returned a verdict of "Accidental death."
aciiesTEß. EXTRAORDINARY FROLIC Or
Foca Yzovit SWELLIL—On Thursday morning
before the horns of twelve and one o'clock, a
burlesque was performed by four young "blades" of
Yeovil, in which they displayed the dramatis
persona. with real dramatic ability. In a style
characteristic of Yeovil "sparks," they hired a fotr-
wheel, and with all the sang froid imaginable drove
to Somerton for a "spree." Having done the
" amiable" at that place, they returned amid the
"dark shades of evening"—cheroots and Havannahs
being the order of the journey—to the Cows Inn, at
llchester. At this hostelry they alighted, and for a
time canoed such stir and consternation that the

k:taub iii—p7ire—d— 70—the —rjr Of
Wombwell's menagerie Into the town at feeding time.
The streets at that hour dam night were quiet, and
no one was to be seen on parade ma VS the "boy in
blae,")on his themeless and lonely beat. Of course
be would scorn to Interfere with swells, as he

thought that they might think that he waded them
to tip over" for a glass. Our heroes wended their
way into the inn; it was "past the hour for draw-
ing," but they were travellers, and had been "more
than ten miles on the road." Slightly inebriated,
they, as is dual in such • state, felt an insatiable
longing after a drop more of the same sort" as that
which they had been previously partaking, and " •
drop of the same sod was acoordingl brought."
There they stayed for some time, but "mine host"
feeling a strong desire to retire to &mons, and fear-
log an unwelcome visit of the "boy in blue," at last
cleared the house." Our heroes started, and
arrived at the turnpike gde' which was closed. The
gate-keeper was aroused from his lethargy, and in a
half-sulky mood loosed his embraces from the arms
of Morpheus, and with a stealthy treed came out
into the chilly breath of night." A cavil ended
amongst the party as to who should pay the "pike,"
and while the argument was going on pro and con,
another gentleman rode up, and with his ticket
wished to pass through. The keeper, however,
refused to open the gate, whereupon he was severely
remonstrated with by the gentleman, who protested
that he was in a hurry, his business was important,
and that be most go on. This appeal seemed to
reach the heart of the toll-man, who not wishing to
delay the gentleman generously opened the gate.
No sooner said than done, and " snitingthe action to
the word," through the gate rushed the heroin of
our remarks, the toll-oollector exercising his vocal
abilities most lustily, but to no purpose, for they
turned • deaf ear to his calls, and on they went;
where 1—Oh! Bacchus, thou &dant knave —into •
ditch. Both shafts of the trap were broken com-
pletely off, and the harness was obliged to be cut
before the hone could be liberated. With aids-
tenoe,however,all were liberated from their awkward
position, and our heroes proceeded again on the
homeward journey. But not "as they were," for
they were obliged to pull the trap themselves, and
take it, the horse! to ride in turn. At length they
arrived home in a fearfully worn-out condition, and
ins low and despooding mood, and we hope fully
convinced that inch "evening's amusement' cannot
possibly bear the morning's reflection." The saddest
pert of the affair, adds our correspondent, was, they
forgot to pay for the assistance rendered them, and
he attributed it to the low state of their finance' on
their arrival at llcheerter.
WINCANTON. Contra Cons-r. F. Fowler
(cattle-dealer, Shepton Mallet), v. Edwin collet (inn-
keeper, Ansford).—This was an action for £6 75., for
breach of warranty of a sew—Mr. Watts for piairdiN,
Mr. Chitty for defendant. —Frank Fowler said he was
• dealer. of Shepton Mallet; on the 4th of July he
bought • Dow of Edwin Coles for Ell 10s., whid was
warranted sound and barren; when be went to pay for
her he put down • £lO note, and was putting his bend
Into his purse to pay the other 30'., when the defendant
said be would not warrant her at all; he asked foe the
EIO note back spin ; but defendant refused to give it
bask, and said the cow was sound, upon which he gave
him the other 30a. ; when ha took the cow borne he
found she was Meted with the dour. On the 18th of

September he sold her at Sliepton for (7 10t. ; be paid
CI Is. to the veterinary mimeo, and 5.a. for the fees.—
The defendant was ti.en called, and denied a warranty.
—A deal. r, named 01lib., said tut Fowler never asked
for • warranty. nor was one given at the time of par-
chare.--Ilis Honor said the balance of testimony wep
io favour of the ddendant, and he wax therefore
entitled to hi. judgment.

MAIDEN lilt A-DLET.— BEATING mu BOUNIPL
This timehonoured custom was gone through on Mon-
day and Tuesday, the 9th and 10th instant, wheel the
manor boundanes of Maiden Bradley anti Yarnfield
were perambulated by the steward, anti some of the
tenants of his Grime the Duke of Somerset, the Lord of
the Manor, followed by a large concourse of labourers
and juveniles, to whom oldnoeus tamed applications were
administered as incentives for keeping the occurrence in
memory. The manors of Witham Friary and Truttoxhill
were also perambulated on the 2nd and 3rd inst. The
Court Leets for the manors of Bradley and Yarntield
were also holden on the 10th, within the respective
manors, anti the whole proceedings terminated with,
dinner at the Somerset Arms, Maiden Bradley, at which
more than 30 persons connected with his Grace the
Duke of Somerset's estates were
.present. Anew* the
taLtiewye, remtrheFße:tvi.niA.. Itowlyr,nilic,turmiber. nit of Matimeis.s.
Harding, the Meters. Jeffery', Cress, Croon; Hoddincet,
are. The usual Intel toasts were honoured, as also the
healths of the "Lord of the Manor." "Her Ones the
Duchess of Somerset." "Lord St. Maur." "Lord and
Lady Henry Thyrrne,” he. Some good singing added to
the amusement of a phase:it evening, which was est.
dently enjoyed by all present.
STROUD.—Mirraugs lorerrrry.—On Friday a re.,
martable case of this kind °scarred at Stroud Union.
There were two men named John White—the one was
in the ablehodied men's ward, the other was in the
sick ward, and had been confined to bed for nearly 11
months, when be died. Both men belonged to Painswicir
parish, and the live man's friends were written to by
mistake and informed of his death. The eonseqtlenee
was that the friends prepared everything for the
funeral (without coming lo view the body, as they ougbil
to have done), and on Friday, which was the day of the
funeral, a young man came along with the ti-',&rteber
to put the dead man into his coffin, when he diseo:ered
that the man was not the John White be misted, as
had a hump on his back, and this men had now, sad
also that Es had seen him at Painswick two menthe
previously, which statement was contradicted by the
man who belonged to the ward, who said that the de-
ceased had been in bed for twelve months, and by this
the mistake was discovered; consequently, to mead
matters sad make all right, theytook the dead man in
the heave and the living man in a cart to Painswiek.
The relations who had some (some from a distance) to
bury John White saw him alive and well in tb• fart.
The dead man was ultimately taken to Shipscombs and
buried, and the live John White was taken in charge by
his sorrowing friends. _ . .

••—•-•-•—••----
CUMBWITCH.—Pars !—Mr. Webber, • Cambwiteir
man, known as a nib:etcher, because he hat and does,
devote much of his time to the annihilation of the rat
tribe, has been revenged on by that species. He had a
fine young sheep dog, of which he was very fond, shut
up in an outhouse the other day. The heavy flood of
Wednesday week caused *evertl ruts to seek refuge in the
same shed. Instinct perhaps told them there ass
Webber's dog, and they ban to show fight, and their
development of the combative organ told fearfully to
the disadvantage of the dog. He was very moon son-
quered, and became as stiff as a gate post. When
Webber came to the shod they were busily engaged in
devouring the entrails of their vanquished foe, and
before the ratoetcher could recover from his fright, the
rats had vanished. We bear that Webber's antipathy
to the rat tribe has by no means diminished since this
affair, for as rats consider revenge a good thing, no
Webber believes that one good turn deserves another,
and while we leave both to their fate, we cannot help
thinking it will go hard with th• ruts.

°sierra News.—Th. Court has gone into mourning
for the late Kinn of Denmark. Parliament stands woe
"SI:Vto the 13th of January.
oice us Hum UR —ln the Divorce Court on
Friday the Judge pronounced • decree nisi for dimple
-
!km of marriage between Sir John Crampton and Miss
Belie, on the ground that the marriage had not been
consummated and impotency on the part of the busbend.
The climate of Cornwall is much warmer thee
that of Somereetshire. Towards Penzance ice is rarely
known. A speaker at a recent agricultural meeting
said he once maw • beautiful sheet of water,and observed
that it would make an expellent place for skating. But
the gardener to wh. us he spoke laughed, and said
that he had been there twenty years, and had only seen
ice once. It is this warmth of climate that enables the
people of Cornwall to send their garden produce so very
wily to the markets.
Tell SALMON FISHERIES IN CosalraLL—An order
Ii published in Tuesday's Gazette, under the hand of
Mr George Grey, extending the time during which it ie
prohibited to take salmon in the rivers Fowey and
Camel and their tributaries, in the county of Cornwall,
from the Ist day of February to the Ist day of April
following, both inclusive.
Kautz Suer—The foolish and reckless destruction of
rare birds continues. A day or two ago • publican,
near Shoreham, shot • very large eagle. He first
observed the bird feeding on the beach, and be took his
gun and followed it for about a mile up the river hank.
Approaching it cautiously in • kneeling position, be
fired as it was rising, and struck it under the wing, and
brought it to the ground. The "sportsman" then
;dated his gun on the neck of the eagle, which showed
Ines of ferociousness, and finally dispatched his prey by
sticking It in its neck with • penknife. 'The bird, which
Is as large as • fullsdaed swan, with black and yellow
feathers, is to be stuffed.
Tut °annex °Licit roe 1864.—A novel feature has
been adopted by Mr. Shirley Hibbard in the preparation
of this work, the object being to show by the growth of
plants and the development of flowers the progreas of
seasons instead of by saint.' days, anniversaries, &c. It
is an arrangement of flowers for every day throughout
the year, and with it some curious revelations of their
history, and some rare secrets of their snooessful cultiva-
tion.
The "Morning Herald," October 21, 1962, speaking
of the Plate in the Exhibition, says, "Mr. Benson, who
has a medal for plate, exhibits some beautiful ths.'"
Benson's Argentine is a splendid material composed of
various metals, with a heavy depodt of pure Silver,
forming one hard compact body, possessing all ths
beauty, richness of colour, and durability of Silver, at
a fraction of its cost. When the Argentine and the
reel Silver are placed side by side, the most skilfel
judge cannot distinguish between them, while its dura-
bility is so great that after many years wear its appearance
remains unaltered. During the last seventeen years it
has been so well received by the Public, that it. manu-
facture has been extended to all those articles usually
mule in Silver, viz., Spoons, Forks, Dinner, Tea, and
.Coffee Services, Waiters, Bread and Cake Baskets,
Candelabra, Dishes of all kinds, Epergnes, Claret Jugs,
kc., An, lut A Sample Spoon will be mint poet free to
any part of the United Kingdom on receipt of 30
stamps; and an Illustrated Catalogue containing 309
Engravings and full Price-list of the various manu-
factures, both in Argentine and solid Silver, will be
sent to any address on receipt of six stamps. A Prize
Medal was awarded to J. W. Benson for "Excellence of
manufacture, Argentine and Electro Plate." Post-office
Orders and Cheques should be made payable to James
W. Benson. Branch establishments, 46, 47, and 63,
CornhilL All communications should be addressed to
the Principal Establishment, 33 and 34, Ludgate Hill,
London. -Established 1749, Watch and Clock maker
by Special Warrant of Appointment to LLILII. the
Prince of Wales
SALE OF ERR GREAT EASTERN SFILAYSITIF. —On the
14th of January next Mews Cunard, Wilson, and Co.,
of Liverpool, will offer the steamship Great Eastern for
sale by auction by order of the mortgagees.
LARGE LEGACY TO MR. DISRAELI. —The lady, a
reddent at Torquay, who, it will be remembered, be-
came so great an admirer of Mr. Disraeli, is just dead,
and has left a very handsome legacy to the right
honourable gentleman. The amount of the legacy., we
believe, is E 40,000, and Mr. Disraeli is also &wonted
sole executor under the will of the deceased. The lady.
was in no way related to the great Conservative leader,
but was an entire stranger to him.— Liverpool Courier.
GRATIFY IMO TESTI MOE I ALL —The Rev. E. D.
Tinling, Her Majesty's Inspector of Church of IlogLiod
Schools in the diocess of Exeter, has received the
following testimonial from the managers and timeline
of Church j?chools under Government inspection in that
diocese : We, the undersigned, being managers and
teachers of Church schools under Government inspec-
tion in the diocese of Exeter, cannot suffer the eon-
nesion which has so long subsisted between you, as Her
Majesty's inspector of this district, and ourselves to be
brought to • clime without some expression on our
part of the sense we entertain of your past services, and
of the regret we feel that this connexion has now been
severed. Many of us well remember that when
the system of Government inspection was
commenced it had to encounter no small

a—m—ou—O7—of ;uspiriTio, --lest---t-h-e-13taie- should
obtain too much control over wheols, to the
lessening of that infinence which properly belongs to the
Church; and we attribute it in no small degree to your
conduct as inspector that not only have such suspimons
is may have existed in this district been removed, but
that no hindrance has resulted therefrom to mar Hee
benefits of • good and effectual inspection. We also
desire to thank you for your readiness, to meet and
further our wishes, when not inconsistent with the re-
quirements of the Privy Council, and to eeknowledges
the valuable assistance which your suggestions have
afforded us in promoting the efficiency of our schools.
The unanimous testimony of the teachers whose schools
have come under your inspection is, that the frank and
cordial manner in which you have always met them.
together with your patient perseverance in coning au
a difficult and laborious work, has ever won their
grateful respect; and they are Grady convinced that
your kindly counsel has °Mimes aided them in the
faithful discharge of their duties. And now that
arrangements have been made which deprive us of your
future services, the benefit of which this dicers has
enjoyed for the last 16 years, we are desirous et wishing
on hearty farewell; and our prayer is that yea may
live long to aid and encourage by your advise &Ed
example those who are engaged us the work of elementary
eduestion."
The " 11/ustrered Landow. News," November 8,
speaking of Benson's Watches In the Exhibition, says:
—" Banged around the base of the clock were the
watches which Mr. Benson exhibited, and which have
been universally admired for the beauty' and elegance
of the designs engraved upon them. The movements
are of the fintst quality which the art of horology is at
present earth'. of producing." Chronometer, duplex,
laver, honsontal, repeaters, metre seconds, =7l .
split seconds, and every description of watch,
to all climates. Benson's Illastrsted Pamphlet on
Watches (free by post for two stamps) contains "had
history of wateheaskiag. with descriptions and prices,
from 3to MO guineas each. It acts as a guide in
the purchase of • watch, and enables those who live in
Scotland behind, Wales, the Colonies. India, or any
Dais ci Jo world, to 'elect a watch, end have it sect
free and safe by post. .3. W. Benson, Prime Medalist,
Class 33, Honourable Mention, Class 16; 33 and 34,
Ludgate-hill, London. Branch Establishment', 46 and
47, and es, Cornbill. Established 1749.
Watch and Clock Maker by flpeeial Warrant of
Appointment to 'LB.% the Prince of Walls.

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Ofice of Da Dorset Omit, Ispress, Ohara-street,
Dorchester, Tuesday, November 24, 1861

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