The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1863-11-17 00:00:00

NOTES OF THE WEEK.

The Examiner is justly indignant at the
manner our money is frittered away in useless
armaments, and comments in strong terms on
the defence set up by the TIM!, and Obserrer of
the Armstrong guns ; remarking that the crack
gun of this maker—the DO-pounder—is posi-
tively worse than useless. Of what avail, asks
our contemporary, can it be to send astray public
attention by substituting elaborate details as to
how the gull is made—entertaining it may be to
scientific workers in iron—for an answer to the
only question which the public is interested in
and cares about, viz., what can these guns do in
actual service at seal Are they equal to Dahl-
gratis, Parrott's, Blakely's, or Krupp'. I Are
they equal to the French or Spanish guns 1 What
they did in the Black Prince has been very
clearly stated. In heavy weather their practice
was miserably bad, particularly their ricochet
firing; they were very inferior, as used in a sea-
way, to the old 68-pounder. Again, we gather
from the evidence of those engaged in Admiral
Kuper's action with the Japanese forts, as sup-
plied by a morning paper and the Army and
Nary Gwent :—" The shells flew wildly, the lead
stripped, the vent pieces flow out. On the second
day they could not be made to injure any but
those who tired them." There is no doubt of
the excellency of the French and Spanish naval
guns. The former nation rests perfectly sure that
their rifled guns can pierce any iron-plates. We
know that neither our rifled guns nor smooth.
bores can do as much. That which is
stated by correspondents from Admiral Kuper's
fleet bi, that as our long range guns were use-
less, our fleet was compelled to engage at clots
quarters with the short-range gulls, hence our
miserable loss We find from a Cork paper that
an armour-clad Federal cruiser, a sloop of war,
carrying eight heavy guns, had put into Cork
harbour ; the Mation admiral bad ordered her
off in twenty-four hours; the reply was that the
sloop would go when the commander of her was
graciously pleased to sail. The editor appeared
to think that a couple of our rotten old guard.
ship. would make but a poor hand of compelling
the Yankee to do anything that he did not please
to do. We certainly see wonderful things—and
they are not of a pleasant nature to those who have
been taught religiously to believe that "Britannia
rules the waves." Does not somebody say, too,
"That she needs no forts upon the steep,"
because all "her thunder's on the deep." Is
this pleasant dream of our glory to be inter-
rupted ? Is it really all flapdoodle and bun-
combe I Are we, in sober truth, behind all
Europe in armament I and how long are we to
reinain so?

However much pleasure a man may desire by
having his senses deceived by a fascinating
writer of fiction, 10 10011 as a cheat is practisel
upon his pocket he is supposed to arouse himself
with indignation against the party who would
rob him. Yet strange to say, for years past, under
the guise of Friendly Benefit Societies, working
men, for whose interests these associations are
supposed to be established, have been robbed to
an alarming extent. From a report lately issued
by Mr. Tidd Pratt—than whom, as the Registrar
of Friendly Benefit Societies, and the great
interest he has taken in the subject, no one is
better qualified to speak—we learn that although
10,000 societies have 'ant in their returns to
him, there are at least 20,000 which ought to
have done so. Taking this last number as the
minimum, it proves that at least 10,000 of these
societies are nothing more than shams, working
without acknowledgment by the law, and liable,
the first moment a drag is placed upon their ,
funds, to become bankrupt. Now, at the very
lowest estimate it is calculated that not lees than
three millions sterling is annually expended in
sick allowances, and to secure this there must be
• subscribed capital of twenty five millions—an
almost fabulous sum, one would think, Lobe sub-
scribed from the earnings of working men. But
Mr. Tidd Pratt places this fact before us so
forcibly as leaves no room for doubt. Surely,
then, it must be admitted by every one that the

State of
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Noo.ll Direction
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1.3 IZI Weather.
Nov.
9 43 83 NE Fme
10 49 , 35 W Rain and hail
11 41 , 35 SE k N Rain, fair
12 44 129 N Fine
13 43 42 W Fine
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14 52 46 W Gloomy
15 50 1 47 W Gloomy, cloudy
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10 44 31 WNW Fine. rain, lightning
11 40 30 NW k N Fine
12 41 23 NW k N Fine
13 35 31 NW, 8E k 8 Fine
14 43 38 N Foggy, floe
15 42 32 N Gloomy

Bus' ACCIDENT.—On Thursday evening an accident
occurred to the driver of the King's Arms omnibus,
which threatened to result in very serious ixinsequencea
It appears that after meeting the 7.40 Soeth-Western
train, and putting down pasaengers, the omnibus wa•
proceeding to the stables of the King's Aims Hotel,
when on passing the corner of Friary-lane, a very sharp
turn was made, which precipitated the driver, James
elite, from his seat, causing him to fall on the ground
with great violence. Fortunately no bones were broken,
although the driver received • severe shaking.
A 11•31's Lao BROILIN IT • HolLet.—As an ostler
at the King's Arms Hotel, named Joseph Palmer,
between 70 and 80 years of age, was engaged
on Saturday shaking up a bed for a horse, the animal
kicked him, breaking one of his legs near the thigh.
The poor fellow was conveyed to the Hospital, where
no doubt he will meet with that we and attention which
his injuries demand.
A oci user. —A nother accident, resulting from the kick
of • hone, occurred on Saturday morning. Whilst •
portion of the B battery of the Royal Horse Artillery
were out for their usual morning ride, when opposite
the White Hart Inn, one of the bones was very restive,
and kicked one of Gunner Warmington's lags. It wee
, at flmt thought the blow had broken the poor fellow's
lag, and he was conveyed to the barrack hospital, but
on being examined it was found that no bones were
broken, tb• only injury being a wavers contusion.
Cowin Parry Bassioxa, Sbirehall, Saturday.—
Refers H. N. Middleton, B. Thornton, 0. Saunders, and
B. Williams. Smrs., Major Sykes, Major Stewart. lad
Captain ICiadeWey.

Centre TO A Hogag.-11kark Frampton, • boy of
West Chickerell, was charged with ill-treating •
hone.—P.C. Hood said on the 26th of October, he
saw defendant driving two horses in a cart,
laden with manure, on the highway at West
Chickerell. One of the animals appeared to be in path,
and he examined it, when he found • raw wound in
its breast, about the sire of • 6s. piece. The wound was
rubbing against a stiff leather collar, and blood was
awing from the wound. —Defendant rid his master,
Mr' Jame°. tent him to plough, and afterwards ordered
him to drive the cart with manure. The horses were
not the same sa he went to plough with, and some one
else had harnessed them in the putt.—ln reply to the
Bench defendant said no one was employed to look at
the hone' ; when him master wanted one he sent into
a field to catch it —The Bench dismissed the ease, but
said when defendant knew that horses but wounds
about them he waste acquaint his master in future.
OLD POACLIZI6.—Isaae and Job Cos, both of Preston,
were summoned for trespassing on land in the OECOPS-
tion of William Baby, in search of conies, on the 28th
alt—hr. Wertou appeared for the prosecution, and
stated that the defendants were notorious poachers, sub-
sisting entirely upon that means, and were brothers to
the unfortunate man,Cox,who murdered Dr. Puckett.—
Defendants, of truces, did not aprear.—John White,
said he was under-keeper for Captain Foster, at Warns'
well. On the day in question he saw defendants in a
Glover litld, in the occupation of Mr. Baby, the pro-
perty of Captain Foster. They were in the field about
20 minutes. Witness was concealed in an adjoining
hedge, when he heard soole partridges calling ins stebbls
field. As soon is the birds called defendants loft their
Place and made in the direction of the birds,
and passed the other side of the hedge where witness
was concealed. frac had the barrel of • run in his
hand. He went to them and irked their business, when
they replied that they were in the road. Witness re-
plied, 'then it is • road of your own making." There
was no road or path within 200 or 300 yards where
they were. He went to defendants, and said he should
see what they had about them. Jacob had the stook of
a gun in bia coat pocket.—Fined 40". each, or in default
two months' hard labour.—There was also another
°burro brought against defendants for having a gun
unlawfully in their possession—P.C. Bartlett said on
riaturday, the 7th inst., whilst on duty in the parish of
Whitcomb'. in company with P.C. Abram, he saw
Isaac Cox under • hedge near Came wood, with • gun
in his hand. He was making for three pheasants that
were feeding about 100 rards from where he was. When
he saw the police officer he went into the wood,
coming out with his brother, both of whom made for
the road. Wittier pursued and overtook them, and
asked what they had about theso,when they replied they
had nothing. He searched I.e.'. pockets and foisnd
the barrel of a gue,whieh Jacob took away, end held it
over witness's head, in a threatening attitude, saying, "I
will." P.C. Abram took the stock of the ;run from
Jaoob. The barrel was loaded and capped. Defendants
were not employed on Came Fans—After • lengthened
consultation the Bench dismissed the case.

Frederick Cross, of Fordington, was also placed in the
dock charged with trespaving on land occupied by
Henry Mayo, at From, Whitfield, in permit of conies
on the lit inst.—Ambrose Hall. • carter for Mr. Mayo,
stated that on the day in question he went to • wood,
having been told some men were In it. After he had
beeu there about five minute. he sale defendant and
another man at the rabbits' holes watebing
their neta. He crept to within 25 feet of them,
but did not know either. When they heard witness
they ran away. Cross, being a wooden.leg man, only
went about three yards before be was overtaken. Ou
being asked what he was about, be replied that he was
only picking nuts. There were eight nets over the holes,
and • ferret in one of them—Defendant said he was in.
riled by some men to gt• a nrtting, but when he got
inside the wood instead of doing this he found they
were rabbiting.—llefendant. however, in a very old
offender, and, his story not being believed, he was fined
40s. and coats, and in default was committed for two
months hard labour.

STEALING A Honnott.-Busan Parchnee,o( Abbotsbury,
a respectably-dressed woman, wee summoned for stealing
a hued le.on the 2903 ult., the property of William 8h ittler.
—P. C. Hill proved that he was watching hurdles on
the day in question. Between 5 and A o'clock be saw
defendant break up a hurdle and tie it together. He then
went and took the wood from her.—Defendant said as
she was going home she now the wood on the ground
and picked it up,thinking it was no barn—Prosecutor,
not wishing to press the charge, defendant was only fined
rm. and costs.

RagcHor The BEER Stickland, of
Maiden Newton, wan summoned for infringing the Beer-
house Act —From the statement of Sergeant Holloway
it appeared that defendant kept a beerhoum called the
Railway Inn, at Maiden Newton On Saturday, the
31st of October, at • quarter before eleven o'clock in the
evening, the officer visited defendant'. beer-shop. The
door was opened leading into the parlour, inside of
which were eight men. A quart of beer was on the
table, apparently just drawn, as the froth was On it.
There was another cup on the table containing beer, and
the men were drinking. He asked defendant if he was
aware of the time, when he replied, "Yes, but I have
no people belonging to the rime." Most of the people
in the house came from Cattistoek, about a mile dis-
tant, but there were wine theatricals who lodged in the
house.—Defentlant admitted the offence, and expressed
his regret for what he had done, but stated that he
drew the beer for some people who came in with the
theatrical' who lodged at his houee.---Fined 55, in-
cluding costs, this being defendant's first offence.
STEALING WOOD.— Hobert Lee, of Frampton, and
Joseph Humber, of Bradford Peverell. were summoned
by Oeorge White, a woodman, for dealing part of a
fence, the property of R. B. Sheridan. gm., M.P.—
It appeared from the evidence of White that on Dia Slat
ult. he went to a plantation belonging to Mr. Sheridan,
where he found marksof 101110 horses' feet,and of • piece
of timber that had been dragged aerie, the ground.
Defendants were at work about 40 yards from the plan.
tation. He went to them and asked Lee if he knew
anything about pulling out timber from the hedge,
when he said he did, and that he was going to
use it in his master's withey bed. Humber said he
should have pulled the wood oat of the hedge before if
be could have done so by his own strength.—Homber,
in defence, said that it was about twelve months' ago
when he attempted to pull the wood from the hedge,
but he bad not touched it this time. Lee admitted
taking the wood.—Fined ss. each, including mete.
DEFICIENT lIIRASURCIL—Georga Lane, a beet-home-
keeper, of Portland, was summoned by Superintendent
Underwood, for having in his possenion four quart
cups deficient in measure. At the request of Mr. R. N.
Howard the ease was adjourned until the Weymouth
meeting, the tfth inst.
CAUTION.—Thomas Sberren and Richard Fearce, of
Piddletown, were summoned for firing off • pistol within
fa feet of the turnpike road.—PC. Rhymes said on the
sth instant, about nine o'clock at night, he was at Yid-
dletown, when he heard the report of firearms. He
proceeded in the direction of the report, and when
within ten yards of defendants, Sherren discharged the
pistol. He went to them, when at Met they dented that
they were the parties who discharged the pistol, but
afterwards admitted the offence, and implored forgive-
new.—Sherren said he was • bird-keeper for Mr. Paull,
and being the sth of November he thought it was no
harm to fire off the pistot—lrefendants were fined 64.
each, the Chairman remarking that the &ugh were
willing to believe that the pistol was discharged in
ignorance, but in future they moat understand that they
mint net do so again, as the sth of November would be
no excuse for so doing.
DRU xxxxx EMIL —Levi Shiner, • lad of Toiler Poe-
corum, was charged with being drunk.--The case was
proved by P.C. Rishop, who, on the evening of the 6th
Inst. found the defendant drink, swearing, and cresting
a great disturbance.-- Defenihmt, who appeared in the
dock in a state of semi-intoxication, upon being asked
what he had to my, said he thought he was summoned
for • wrong mime—Fined 12a., including costa.
STEALING WOOD.--Margaret Adams, • girl of Dewlish,
was summoned by Heim' Best for stealing wood, the
property of Major-General IfirJohn Michel —Tbecharge
was withdrawn, Sir John Michel hoping that this caw
would act as a caution to others. . .

Elijah Harris, of West Chickerell, was charged
with using a cart without having his name painted
thereon.— Defendant did not appear—The ease was
proved by P.C. Hill. who said, whilst on duty at
Porteshem he saw defendant with a cart laden with
pigs. There was no name on the right side of the cart,
and the officer went to look at the opposite side, when
defendant turned it round so that he should not see.
Defendant, was fined 20e. including costa, having been
previously cautioned.
Thaearga or ',weenies—The following applications
for transfers of licences were made and granted :—The
Elm Tree, Langton Herring, from John 111,wlem,
deceased, to his widow. Hannah Moslem. The Castle,
Portland, from Jean Esquivillion to James Whither*.
The Brewers' Arms, Martinetown, from G. Scutt to
Charles Webber.
NIGHT HCIMOL.—One of these valuable institutions
for the means of imparting education to male adults,
commenced its operations for the winter session on
Tuesday evening, at the sehoolroom, Fordington. About
97 persons attended, and no doubt under the tuition of
the 1t... H. Motile, assisted by his sons and Mr. White.
the schoolmaster, considerable progress will be made in
education.
A CAtrnox TO WITNISBI6B. A t the Townhall, on
Monday, before the Mayor (J. Bishop, Req.), J. Galpin,
and .1. F. Hodges, F.sqrs., a young man, named James
King, was summoned by Janus, Samways for assaulting
him.—lt appeared that both parties reside at Fording-
ton, and on the 7th instant they were at the Bull's
Head, when a dispute ensued about some money, which
resulted in defendant assaulting complainant by striking
him.—A witness, named Bargery, was called by com-
plainant, who spoke to seeing defendant strike com-
plainant without the slightest provocation.— Defendant
denied that he struck Samways until the latter struck
him first, end called • person, named Gould, who swore
that complainant commenced the assault, as did also
• man named Charles Lake.—Mr. Symonds, prior to the
witnesses being sworn, cautioned them Si to the evidence
they gave, obeerving that he should feel it his duty to
advise the magietrates to commit them for perjury if
they found they had been swearing falsely, as
these cases of hard swearing had been very
frequent of late, and it WU time proceedings
should be taken to put • stop to them. A man named
Joseph Pearce, who saw the &moult on the night in
question, was called by the Bench, who stated that
Bemway's struck King first. This witness did not see
Samways strike King at alt—ln croes-examination by
the Bench the witness said afterwards that be did not
see any blows ezehanged.—The Bench here in-
timated that they had heard sufficient from him, and
desired him to lit down.—The Court was then cleared,
and after some deliberation the Mayor said the Bench
bad carefully reviewed the ease, and they were sorry to
find that there had been such contradictory evidence
given. The quarrel appeared to have originated in •
public-house brawl, but the most painful part of it was
that the evidence on one side contradicted that on the
other, and it was dear that one Party had committed
wilful and corrupt perjury. This was a very serious
offence, not only in the eye of the law, but in every
respect, and the magistrates would feel themselves
bound to nuke inquiries into the truth of this
matter, and if they could discover on which side
perjury had been committed, the parties would be COW
miUod for trial. He hoped that this would be a caution
to all who got up quarrels of this kind. In the present
ease it was impoesible to arrive at the truth of the
metier, and they sbosld therefore dismiss the case, sash
party haring to pay his own coda.
COMBITITID TO THE DOHS= COMITT OAOL —Hard
Gaeta. —Edward Robinson, vagrancy at Uperay,
month ; John Wellstead, poaching at Winterborne
Kingston. 2 month. ( Edward Lae, vagrancy at

Motoombe, 14 days; Adam Roes, vagrancy at Moteembe,
7 days ; Pattick Doke, vagrancy. at Longburton, 1
month ; Richard Snow, stealing bread at Dorchester,
7 days. Imprisor.susi :—James Gillian, hawking with.
out • licence at Bradford Peverell, 1 month.
\}Y II OUT ll.—Rt /LI SHOOTING —The return match '
weather,
Itherborne Rills Corps took place on Wednesday. The
between the representatives of the Wepuotith and
as might however be expected at this &dean.
eed pertion of the reason, was very inclement, and as •
consequence the sheeting was not good. That, however,
of the Weymonth Rifles was far superior to their
opponents, who beat them by 59 points.
DORCAS SOCIETY. —The fifty•third annual meeting of
this quiet but useful society wail held on Wednesday.
From the report we are sorry to see that there has been
a falling off in the subscriptions and donations during
the year, the toed receipts having only amounted to
£77 Its. 10.1. The expenditure amounted to £7l Os. lijd.,
leaving only a balance of £0 16a. 311 The benefits of
this owlet society daring the year had been bestowed
upon 156 married women, whilst from the time when it
was established, in Ottober,lBll, 6,639 females had been
recipients of its bounty.
MUNICIPAL,—The Mayor, H. t>evenish. E°9* in
company with the Aldermen and Councillors of sy.
mouth and Holcombe Regis, attended by the serjeants-
st-maese and a staffed the borough police,attended Divine
worship at St. Mary's Church on Sunday morning, being
the first Sunday after his re-election to the Mayoralty.
As eloquent discourse was delivered by the Rev. Talbot
Gmeren.
WA REHA M.—lt has hitherto been the custom hero
to bold the magisterial hearings of summonses, informa-
tions, and eouit laints which arise within the old
borough, at the office of the Town Clerk, without any
day being fixed for the regular bearing of such cases;
I but, for the convenience and advantage of the town and
its inhabitants, the magistrates have arranged to hear
I cases every Saturday morning at the Townhall belonging
Ito the Corporation. Happily it is so very rarely that
any grievance does arise, that the business at these
weekly sittings must necessarily be very light. Still, it
cannot be otherwise than well that there will now be
fined days when the same powers of every description
which are posseseed by county justices may be had
recourse to by all inhabitants of the town who have just
cease of complaint within this liiaiteil jurisdiction, and
no doubt the authorities of Wareham will meive proper
support.
Cotoerr Pierr Eirsetogs, November 10.—Before
0. W. Ferrer, Seq., Rev. G. V. Garland, and J. Eyler,
F.sq.—George Chinches', • quarryman of Swanage, was
charged by P.C. Florence with being drunk at Swanege,
on the night of Sunday, the 2.5 th of October.—Defen-
dant.who appeared before the Bench in • state of semi-
drunkenness, made • long statement as to the law
relating to drunkards, was, Liter • severe admonition
from the Chairman, fined Is, and 7.. 6.1. costs, and
cautioned as to his future conduct.—Edward Smith,
• porter of Swanage. was charged by I'.C. Florence with
causing an obstruction at the above place, by
wheeling a barrow on the pavement,—Defendant
pleaded guilty, and we. fined 2s. lid., costs remitted.
BLANDFORD D ace ttaiote OARS . —The adjourned
debate on the subject introduced in the affirmative by
Mr. R. B. Smith, "Was the war undertaken by the
Northern States just. judicious, and necessary r took
place on Wednesday evening, when, after various
opinions had been advanced by the members, a show of
hands was taken, seven voting in favour of Mr. Smith's
views, and fourteen against.
PoPULAR EraDlß.ol. —The first of a reties popolar
readings in connection with the Working Men's Club,
commenced on Friday evening last in the TownhalL
The chair was taken by W. C. Finehain. E.q., who ex-
pressed the very great pleasure be felt that the club
was so successful, and trusted that the various readings
in connection with it would be eminently no. The Rev.
C. J. Eliot then gave "Mother's last words," by Mrs.
Seweli, which he read with • path°. of feeling admirably
calculated to rivet on the minds of his audience the
touching language employed. r.. O. Spooner, EN,
followed with "Entracte from the Poetry of Science," by
Hunt. Mr. Spooner's abilities both as • lecturer and
reader are so well known that any comment on our part
Is unnecessary. "Entrants from Nicholas Niekleby,"
by Dickens, were then read by W. H. Atkinson, Esq.,
who showed that he was well able to delineate the
huinottrons characters depicted in that never-to-be-for-
gotten and 'musing work. The next entertainment in
connection with the club, will boon the 24. t init., when
• lecture on "eThe British Workman' will be delivered
by the 1t,.. F. Maunsell, rector of Shroton.
entyry COUNT.- The monthly sitting of this Court
took place on Thursday, before E. Everett, Esq. Of 29
plaints entered several were settled out of Court.
Eiger r. Coffin.—Claim 15e, for rent.—Defendant
denied owing more than 63. for three weeks' rent.—
Ordered to be paid by 4. instalments.
Morphus r. Monk.—lt will be recollected that at the
' last Court-day application was made by Mr. Chitty, on
behalf of the defendant in this case, to have the decision
of the arbitrator set eeide,on the ground that he had not
been allowed sufficient time to produce witnesses. The
defendant also spolte very desperingly of the solicitor
he employed, alleging that though he objected at the
time no notice was taken —Mr. Preen-tan now appeared
for Mr. Chitty to move for • new trial on the atme
grounds.—This was opposed by Mr. Atkinson, win)
called Mr. Moore to prove the legality of the proceedinp
at the arbitration meeting. That gentleman denied in
foto the statement of the defendant that he objected to
the arbitration going on. On the contrary he (the
defendant) said he wisheffit to proceed.—llis Honor,
considering this evidence se•tled the matter, refused the
application, and confirmed Mr. Rickman's decision.
Godwin r. H. Clark and S. Clerk.—Two separate
claims of 15.. and 18i. for • cask of beer supplied to
each of the defendants—Mr. Atkinson appeared forth,
I plaintiff, and Mr. Freeman for defendant., both of
whom denied having received more than four casks of
beer, which they paid for. The disputed accounts were
entered in their names in the ledger, with the addition,
between brackets, of the party they worked for, but the
clerk for Mr. Godwin at the thne (Mr. Greening) made
• mistake in the entry, and put "Mr. Clifford" instead
of Mr. Harding, in consequence of which the disputed
gado' of beer were omitted in the account rent in.—His
Honor said the defendants had two courses open to
them--admit the claim, orritber to force the plaintiff to
produce the clerk who made the entry. If they did so,
and he proved it, he ghoul,' give judgment at once, and
they would have to pay all costs.—The defendants, after
conferring with their solicitor, consented to judgment
forthwith.—His Honor considered they had acted
wieldy, and gave judgment for the plaintiff, to be
paid in two instalments.
Savory v. Moore.—Claim El 12.. 6d., balance of
wages for Baying. To be paid by two instalments; the
first in 14 days.
Hardy r. Marshall—The arbitrators appointed in
this case at the lest Court (Mr. floppiat of Shaftesbury,
and Mr. Green of Blandlord) not agreeing in their
estimates, application was made for an umpire to be
appointed, and his Honor consented to Mr. E. Pearce,
of Canford, whose deciaion be ordered to be final.
Williams r. Lush—Claim £5 ss, balance due for
grocery goods.—To be paid by fie, monthly instalment's
Trowbridge r. W. Drew.—Claim El Is. 6d., balance
of wages.—The defendant in this case had engaged the
plaintiff, • single woman, to look after his house and
children since the death of his wife, agreeing to pay her
2.. per week. In January last her mother WU taken
ill, and she asked leave of absence, hut instead of re.
turning in three or four days she stayed 11 days, and in
consequence the defendant dincharged her, and refused
her wages. It came out in cross-examination by the
judge that he was allowed le. per week by the relieving
officer, which he had reeeived, but had kept back from
the poor girl.—His lordship severely censured the
defendant for his heartless and unprincipled conduct,
and ordered the amount to be paid in two instalments.—
The first in 21 days.
Minna V. Brickell.—Claim El 75. 84., balance of
wages.—Mr. Atkinson for plaintiff.—To be paid in
14 days.
Young r. Woolrielp.—Claim El 2s. M.—Judgment
for 19.. Id., to he paid by sa, monthly instalmente, •
deduction having to be mule for boots supplied to de.
fondant's son, for which he was not held liable.
Bartlett r. Smith. —Claim 17e., for printing and ad-
vertising. The defendant in this case is the individual
lately referred to in our columns as homing scone off
without paying his tradesmen's bills. While at wey.
mouth and Blandford he was ostensibly the manager of
• dramatic company, bat we understand that at Tewkes-
bury, where the company have been lately acting, the
management is passed off es under the directorship of
flue of the actresses.—His Honor gave judgment for the
plaintiff, to be paid in 7 days, but stated that great care
and judgment would be rejnired in the matter.
After • few judgment eases had been disported of the
Court rose. Monday, the 7th December, is the day
appointed for the next sitting.
DIUSTICRATE ESCOUNTER WITH A POACHER. —OnFriday
evening, between 5 and 6 o'clock, 111 Henry Hill. one of
the keepers on Lord Rivers', estate, was proceeding on
his beat at a place called Bidmoor-green, about a mile
from his lordship's mansion, he was met by • man named
Alfred bicker, well-known in Blandford and its neigh•
bourbood ae • noted poacher and a desperate character.
As soon as he saw the keeper he took • hare out of his
pocket. and throwing it down, said, "that for you."
To which the keeper replied, "and I .hall have you
too." The men then closed in upon each other, both
of them using their guns with such fearful effect as to
break them all to pieces, and both were severely injured.
As soon as Dicker found his weapon was of little service
be took up a large stone, and with it beat the keeper
about the head. Fortunately at this critical time another
keeper came up. and Dicker was overpowered, and taken
before Lord Rivers, and from thence to to lock-up at
Hinton,

CONCERTI OF SZCCLAR MUSIC AT THE CORN EX-
CH•NOL —lt gives us much pleaeure to state that the
efforts made by our talented organist, Mn. F•lwards,
and her able coadjutors, to assist and encourage a taste
for good music, and to afford all claa•es an opportunity
of listening to its delightful strains, haa been attended
with signal success. (In Thursday last the morning
performance., intended chiefly for thaw who reside at
• distance, was very fairly patronised by the elite of the
neighbourhood. Among those present we noticed Sir
John and Lady D'Oyly, Colonel Todd and Mrs. Todd,
Mr". Farquharson, Colonel Brown and Mrs. Brown,
Mn.. Smith, Miss Bower, Mrs. St. John Coventry, Bev.
D'Oyly Snow, Rev. Mr. Watts, Mrs , and Miss Watts,
Miss Ingram. &a The whole of the following chorews,
glees, solos, lie, were very ably sung, and were most
heartily cheered :
PART I.

Chorets—" The Hardy Norseman" • • Pearsall.
Gles—" The Wreath" • - • - Ibireinghi.
Song—" By the Bine Sea" - • - - Smart.
Glee—" How Merrily we Hee" - - - Caloott.
Choras—" 0 who will o'er the downs" • Pearsall.
liking—" The Maids of Merry England" - Penna.
Duet—" AU', Well" . - - Braham.
Song—" The Village Blacksmith" - - Weiss.
Chore.—" God Mess the Prince of Wales" B. Richards.

PAW, 11.
Chorna—fPreekoal " The Stars tbat above I wobcr.
its are shining" • - f
Glee—" Tbe Monks of Old" - - • HcPkins-
Solo—Cornopean. Piano Accompaniment Harper.
Sorig—" The forsaken" V. Oabrial.
Part Song—" The Dawn of Day"- - • Y.
800 g— " Martin th Mall 114 Arms" .1!";
Morns—The Carnovale" - • -
•
Dnet—" Lowe and War" • - - - Cooks.
Song—" Tko gallant Men of Old" - Barter.
Dnett—" The Sailor sighs" • - 114110.

The Nationel Anthem.
The evening concert was exceedingly well attended, and
the &adieu's testified in no unmistakeable manner
their ePliveciation of the excellent style in which the