The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1858-04-27 00:00:00

(LOCAL NEWS CONTINUED FROM PAGE 4)

SALISBURY.

SERIOUS CHARGE AGAINST A CLERGYMAN.—On
Saturday at the Mansion House, London, the Rev.
George Radcliffe, described as of " Endless-street,
Salisbury, Wilta," was charged with feloniously
making a transfer of certain stock and annuities,—
to wit, £1,228 6s. 3d. Three per Cent. Consols,—
on the 30th of July last, with intent to defraud the
Governor and Company of the Bank of England, he
not being the true owner of the said stock and
annuities. The sum had stood in the joint names of
the prisoner, and of Robert Roxworthy, of Hence,
Blandford, gentleman, deceased. After several wit-
nesses had been heard the case was remanded.

THE RACES.—These races will take place on Thurs-
day and Friday next, under the stewardship of Lord
H. Thynne. There are six races to come off on the
first day, and six also on the day following, when
the Longlest Stakes will be run for. The Most Hon.
the Marquis of Bath has given £lOO to these stakes,
to which there are 31 subscribers at 10 sovereigns
each. The Queen's plate will also be run for on the
same day. Some excellent sport may be expected,
s.nd should the weather prove fine, a large and
fashionable attendance may be anticipated. We are
happy to be able to announce that M. H. Marsh,
Esq., M.P., has subscribed £lOO to the race fund.

MARRIAGE REJOICINGS AND FETE•CLIAIIPETRE
AT CLAVERTON MANOR. —OR Wednesday last
Claverton Manor was the scene of great gaiety and
festivity, upon the occasion of the marriage of Miss
Wilson, eldest daughter of James Wilson, Esq.,
M.P. (late Secretary of the Treasury), to Walter
Bagehot, E.g., only sou of Thomas Watson Bagehot,
Esq., of Herds' Hill, near Langport, and nephew of
the late Vincent Stuckey, Esq. Tbe bridal party,
which was exceedingly numerous, left Claverton
Manor House shortly after 11 o'clock, in several
carriages, and was received at the beautiful rural
church, situated at one extremity of the park, by a
large number of friends and visitors The marriage
ceremony was performed by the Rev. William Hale,
rector of Claverton, the bride being given away by
her father. After the marriage the party re.
turned to the Manor House to breakfast, which was
a most elegant entertainment. The health/ of the
bride and bridegroom were proposed by George
Moffat, Esq., M.P., and received with most
cordial marks of respect and feeling by the assembled
company. The health' of the bridesmaids were pro-
posed by Captain Sir William Tophan, and acknow.
lodged on their behalf by Vincent Stuckey Wood,
Esq. At half-past three o'clock the bride and bride.
groom took their departure en route for Stourton.
From three o'clock until five a continuous stream of
company arrived at the house to a fete champetee,
where they were received by Mr. and Mrs. Wilson,
and afterwards occupied themselves in inspecting the
beauitful grounds attached to the Manor house.
Dancing began about three o'clock, and was continued
with great spirit on the lawn, and in the ball-rooms
(the approaches to which were lined with choice
exotic plants, filling the air with fragrant odour)
until 9 o'clock, the weather proving most propitious
for the occasion. The guests numbered upwards of
200, from London and the neighbourhood. There
was harmony and beauty all around, " lovely
beyond fancy's fairest pencillings."
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At Devizes spring fair on Tuesday last, the show
of cattle was large, with the exception of best much
cows with calves by their sides ; but we account for
this by the fact that about 20 prime animals were
sold by one dealer at Rowde the day previous to the
fair. The beet description of stock was picked off at
pretty nearly former prices, but the trade generally
riled heavy and the general tone of the fair had •
decidedly downward tendency. We must quote
beet heifers and calves from £lB to £22 per head.
Bed was also a dall sale. About the usual number
of sheep were penned,—say from 3to 4,000. Several
lots changed hands in the morning at about 3a. to 4a.
per head under last year; but as the day advanced
lower prices were submitted to. The price of tegs
varied from 308. to 40s. per head; couples from 40s.
to 48s. The horse fair was numerously attended, but
the demand was slack, and we believe • small amount
of business was done. Some good entire hones,
particularly of the cart kind, were exhibited, and
attracted considerable attention.