The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1864-01-26 00:00:00

in the returns which were made throughost
He was strongly inclined to think, though of eosins
such • quasti .17 as this without positive evideans,
opkion could scareely be formed, that 21010 titan
2.8.000 000 quarters of corn was eonsamed la this
country—perhaps nearly 30,000,000 fruit what be bed
heard end learnt. The observations of saproludesat
men were sometimes most valuable, and the marks of
Mr. Oalpin tended to put them in the right track.
, Whet was the practical remedy for an evil width wan
so patent to them all? The majority of the
and the members of the House of Comragetitra
not be up to this 'abject, but there was a way
of keeping them up. They were for the hest
part inn.lbgent men sod eble to judge of any remedy
which might be proposed, therefore let them bolsi tient:
in the highest rsopect for their intelligens*, and Worm'
them when they were Ignorant. Tim method wink
had been adopted by one of their eider socielies war
that of memorialising the Board of Trod.. To that
method be apprehended, from what fell from Mr.
Hodges, he would weeds as bring on. of the most pew
tired steps for obtaining • remedy of the evil they mea-
pleined of. He thought there would be ao **sties ia
their joining that memorial or Inuits ate dame up
for themselves and presented to the Board el Trig.,
pointing out the evil features of the studios, and sag.
outing, if they were prepared to find, a remedy. yfre
obeervetions of speakers that night 'used to be in
favour of purchasers of corn being Use person Mist
ought to make • return, but he did not... why adieu
as well should not do as. Sellers of corn had an.
interest in the matter, whereas teeny buyers had not. Ali
any rate the present method of proceeding war ineffective,
and the thing intended by the Legislature to be dun
was not carried out. If the suggestions he had thrown
out met their approval he saw no objection to their
forester,' drawing up • memorial for their signalers, at
the next meeting, or if it eras necessary they need net
wait so long.
After a few further observations from Mr. .
vote of thanks was awarded to Mr. Darn. f' bib
lecture to which that gentleman briefly tespeadell
was ales decided that Mr. Damen, Ifr. Reggie. mg.
the Secretary should draw up • memorial to be pre.
sented to the Board of Trade on the gaieties of the
malt tax, to be signed at the next meeting of the club.

BLANDFORD.-000irrt Yount, Saturday, January
28.—Before J. J. Farquharson, Esq.—Thaw Batton
sitpaV to answer the complaint al his wife, dm
him with assaulting her on the previous Theme
day and threatening to take her life. As .it appeased
from the statements of the two parties that there were
faults on both aides, or in oonsmon parlano•—" gal
one and half.a-dosen of the other"—the saes was
dismissed.
Elms Coarg.—The members of the Bth Day.
attended Divine service at the parish church on
Sunday morning last, under the command of
Lieut. Johns, and Ensign Atkinson. There was •
pretty fair muster, both bands being in attendance.
Prayers were read by the rector (Rev. J. R. Quirk) and
the sermon preached by the Rev. C. J. os—As the
rev. gentleman entirely confined his remariss to en an.
pothion of the subject be had chosen (Gen. 1 chap.
27 verse), and did not in the least advert to these who
were present in their nnited rapacity as volunteers, we
deem an outline of his discourve unnecessary.
PI MP ERNE. —Desist nr Boaterno. - On Saturday
last an inquest was held at New Yield Farm, in the
above pariah, before W. H. Atkinson, Esq. coroner,
to inquire into the death of Helena Wood, aged 4 years,
residing at an adjacent cottage. The jury, having
chosen Mr. Baker as foreman, proceeded to view the
body, and afterwards the following evidence was
given :—William Horlock. • lad about 12 year. of age,
stated that on the preceding Thursday, about 4 o'clock
in the afternoon, he was in his father's shop, clone by
where the &id heed, when he heard her scream.
He went into the house and saw the deceased all in
flames. He tried to put out the Sr., but could not, and
he then went for the child's mother, who was in his
father's house. Could not say how it happened. Het
sister was with her —Elisabeth Wood, mother of the
child, deposed that on Thursday she was in her
father's house, when the last witness came and called
' her. She ran to her own hood, and the deceased
child met her at the door all in dames. She screwed
butbee own i
doingc lo'
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so burntround
her .o
we hi:11'11:nd!
piltgetrhhylturmt
sidtt7inufl""ll!
cs.artlln'irioedildtheehte'es.irlikydeledgiano:thitdcurrii.werimerreTer, kban'ebt":7l:pbedthul.teanuipopdtSihhdheearelini:t pp:eldbirnalpo44.ll.adZi
In ad oil to the burns. The child was moth worse the
next day, and she went into 131andford for
Dr. Spooner. The child! got worth all day, and
when the doctor came in the afterno'n be said they
had done quite right, but the child we: 141'164 !e!ds
and he did not think she would get over the mist.
The child died about • quarter before seven.— Feeelee—
" Aocidentally burned, rewiring such injuries le be
cause death."
POOLE.—Tfes Faunas or Illessus. Emends AND
HILL—The announcement of the suspension of pay-
ment by Whew.. It *mass and Hill, earn feelers, of
this town, his caused the greeted exciteeneet
and consternation in Poole and other towns. This is
accounted for by the fancied unquestionable thew* of
the firm, being the largest corn factors in the county.
At the present time it would be premature
to hazard an expression as to the amplest el
liabilities, although several rumours are afloat, bat we
bear they are something enormona A circular hashes*
Woad by the firm to their numerous creditors, dating
that temporary embarrassments and the present dawne.
tion in trade had compelled them to disaentinue pay-
ments for • few days, hut hoping for a &veered*
issue. A general helms of sympathy is sednesd for
Mews. Rickman and Hut. notwithstanding thsit aegis&
mercantile tranmetions of • questionable ehessellen,
but perhaps without foundation, are rumoured. The
firm are now engaged in taking stock, and will
prowess. on Wednesday, when they hope to submit
si
balance sheet.
ACCIDIIIT —On Sunday night lad an accident of a
serious nature happened to Mr. William Pottle. of
Hill.street. It appear, he and several friends were
at the "New London Tavern," Lagland-street. and in
the general hilarity, he either fell or was thrown down,
and had his leg broken near the ankle. The oth leg
r
was also injured He was conveyed hocue and attended
by Dr. Crabb, and is progressing favourably.
Ten FINIIIIIIII' COMIIMION.—In reference to the
proposed sitting in Poole' the following coiscapondence
from the Commisaionershas been laid before the Town
Council:—
Sea Fisheries' Commission. London, 21st January, 1864
Sir, —I beg to acknowledge the receipt of yours
of the 19th inst., conveying an invitation from the
Mayor of Poole, to the Bea Fisheries' Commissioners, to
hold • meeting at Poole, for the purpose of enquiring
Into the condition of the fhtheries of that port.
The Commissioners are at present dispersed, bet as
soon as they return to town I will lay your letter before
them, and communicate with you as soon as desired,
when they will be able to attend to the wishes of the
Town Council—l remain, Sir, your obedient servant,
G. H. W. Hord:miming. Secretary.
H. W. Dickinson, Eaq., Town Clerk, Poole.
non. On Wednesday evening the 201hs
Inst., the annual tea meeting of the members, friends,
and Sunday school children of the Congregation Chapel,
Stinnes-street, was held in the Schoolroom adjoining,
about 200 being present. After tea the Rev. B. T.
Verrall took the chair, suitable addresses being delivered
by several ministers, when the occasion was taken of
presenting a testimonial to Ilisepoward, superintendent
of the Sunday School, for her valuable services to the
congregation during the twenty years of her superin-
tendence. The gift was • handsome easy chair, with
reading desk attached.
CORPS CASTLE.—Prrre Siestows, January 22.—
(Before 0, W. Ferrer, and J. Johnson, Esqrs.)—Robert
Stockley was summoned for committing an thank upon
Richard Stockley. It appeared that complainant is an
old man, aged 76 years, and • cripple. On Wednesday
evening whilst he was at tea with his wife, defendant,
who is his son-in-law, came into the house and began to
pinch his child. He desired him to desist, when he
struck hiss • hard blow with his Attain his eyes, knocked
him out of his chair, took him by the hair of Wilma.
and knelt upon him. Complainant's daughter palled
her husband away, and took her tether into • neigh.
hour's house. Some time afterwards complainant re-
turned to his house and went to bed, locking his front
door before doing so. About eleven o'clock defendant
knocked at the door, but as cow plainest would not
open it, he broke the window and entered the hones by
that meths, and again assaulted complainant, after
which he was taken into curtody.—fleatenced to 14
day.' imprisonment with hard labour.
CHARMOUTII.—On Monday evening • supper took
oleos at the George Commercial Inn, and was attended
by • numerous party of the tradesmen and farmers of
the town and neighbourhood, and a very pleasant even-
ing was spent. An ereellent spread was provided
by Mr. and Mrs. Love and gave great satidadion.
BRISTOL.—Naw on.—The Government,
in reply to • memorial signed by upwards el seven
hundred of the prinelebapacilstkeni.efarehoerwantillitlsto, bantritykenb.,
mi., andath...4cothe.r:e:
have consented to erect a new post-ollioe, money-order
"1:706e,000. npdrovsrdviedn"'th
of £l,OOO towards such outlay, subscriptions hawing
been node by other cities and towns where new paste
offices have been erected.

Professor Harrold Browne, of Oxford, is to be the
new Bishop of My.
A point of considerable importance was decided
by the Lords Justices on Saturday The wife of •
Mr. Hooper became poneessed with a violent It of
jealousy against her husband, and armed him of
infidelity with every woman of their acipsaintare.
It was admitted that there was not the slighted
ground for her accusations, but the lads was not
to be disabused, and she at last proceeded so far
to raise an action against the husband in the Direr
court. Before it could be heard Mr. Hooper died.
which of course put an end to the suit; bet the solicitor
to the lady claimed on the husband's estate for his costa,
on the ground of necessaries 'applied to the wife. The
court now held that this claim was not justifiable, 06
the ground that he had not made due inquiries before
commencing the suit, and they refused his claim with
costa
By the arrival of the Cape mail we loam that the
trial of Bishop Coleus°. by the metropolitan and
suffragan bish pe of South Africa, had been concluded.
The bishop, it may be recollected. wee isocused, by his
dew, of nine counts of heresy. The 'Where labors
foun I him guilty of them all, and the metro-
politan (Bishop Cray, Oapetown), essearrine
with them in their t. sentenced Dr. Wear
to be deprived of his see and his rights therein.
The bishop was not present. The retropelitus
ease him to the 4th of March to sign • full retreat**
of his errors in the Cape, or till the 16th at April to th'..
the same in Londoe—in either ease this sentence wool
then be nalL Dr. Birk, for the bishop, protested. too
gave Mies of appeaL Great indignation was felt in the
colony at the murder of Gray, the matedf the barque
flaxcia,that was seised by the Federal etrower Vander-
bilt, and at the insulting seeded towards the crow of
the VaaderbiWs men. A report, which we trust will
turn out nolosaded, had imbed the Oar that Dr:
Liviagror had been sinrcired arr Lake Nyasa.. Is
is more certain that he had retread run of his reel! by
the (lowermost. sad it is rid he bad admitted his SI
pedition to be a tailors.

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