The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1862-06-03 00:00:00

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RITZ ...TOCE AT THE BATH
AND WIRT OF ENGLAND SHOW. —We observe among
. the successful exhibitors that W. Manfield, junior,
Esq., maintains his reputation, taking first prize for
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his mproVed White Dorset Geese, third prize for
Malays, and third prize for Rumpless Fowls.
On Thursday evening, (being Ascension-day.) a
very excellent sermon WAS preached by the Rey.
John Parmiter, at All Saints' Church. Full choral
service was performed; the anthem was taken from
the 24th Psalm, "Lift up your heads, 0 ye Gates."
THZ RIOHT OF A POLICEMAN TO ENTER A
Formic-House. —A case, in which this point was
refired by Mr. Partrum, for defendant, William
white, landlord of the Royal Oak Inn, Melksham,
_ wa4 heard,at. Mel ham Petty Sessions on Wednes-
day. Inspector Book, it Seems, visited the house
of defendant at half-past 12 on the night of the 23rd
bat., and knocked for admission. After being kept
" outside ten minutes the defendant opened the door,
and asked the officer his business. He told him it
was to see who there was in the house, and he was
proceeding to enter when the defendant collared him
and asked him if he thought he had thiefs and rogues
there. The officer went in and saw only respectable
tradesmen in the house. Mr. Bertram contended
that policemen had no right whatever to arrogate to
themselves the power to enter respectable houses for
no other purpose than to alarm the customers and
enforce teetotalism on them, by frightening them
from coming there again. He said the 118th section
of Bth and 9th Victoria must be constructed by the
preeeding clauses, which limited the power of con-
stables, and this view was supported by Oaks's
,Synopais, 108th edition. pp. 226, and also by
Archibald, two eminent legal writers./ A policeman
had no right to foree himself into a respectable
licensed house unless some infraction of the statutory
were suspected: On this ground a landlord was
perfectly justified in asking his business. The
Bench thought this view of the law untenable,
insomuch as is was entirely overruled by the 4th and
sth William IV., chap. 7, which enacts that a
landlord refusing to admit a policeman, at any
hear of the day or night, renders himself liable
'to a fine of £5 for the first offence, and a die-
ipudfication for two years for the second. Defen-
dant was fined El 104 for refusing to admit the
the officer, and El 10s. for swan% including
wets, a previous conviction being recorded against
him.
MILMA DEMMER AND BALI..—On Monday, at
the close of the review, Colonel Bingham and the
officers of the Dorsetehire Militia gave a dejluner
ati Yearsley's Antelope hotel, and in the evening a
grand ball took place. The ball room was tastefully
decorated, and zapper was served up in eseellent
style. Mr. Robinson's quadrille band was in atten-
dance, and gave great satisfaction. About 150 ladies
and gentlemen were present, including Colonel
Bingham, and Mrs. Bingham, Lieut.-Colonel Lord
Ashley, Lodz Ashley, Major Wood, Mrs. Wood,
Captain Davis, Captain Could, Captain Gollop,
Mrs. Gollop, Captain K H. Smith, Captain Brown,
Captain Singer Miss Singer, Captain Hall, Captain
Warry, Mrs. Wlrry, Lieutenant Bower, Miss Bower,
Miss C. F. Bower, Lieutenant Willmot Sir E. B.
Baker, Bart., Mrs. Baker, Miss A. Dashwood,
Rev. John Cree, Mrs. Bennett, Mrs. Canard,
Mr. Cambridge, Mrs. Cambridge Lieutenant-Col.
3dansel, Mrs. G. Mansel, Miss Wickham, Mrs. J.
Smith, Miss Ellen Smith, Mrs. F. Smith, Miss Julia
Smith, Mr. J. Symonds, Mr. Henning, Mrs. Farqu-
harson, Miss A. Farquharson, Captain Vandeleur,
Miss Vandeleur, Miss "Bridge, Miss Yeatman, Mrs.
Wright, Miss Clogstonn, Captain Elliot, Mrs.
Elliot, Mr. Bennett, Miss Warner, Mr. Warner, Mr.
Canard, Mr. Canard. jun.. Captain Bower, the Rev.
Philip Eliot, Mrs. Eliot, Mrs. Duke, Mr. H. Cam-
bridge, Mr. and the Misses Waldy, Miss King, Rev.
F. Fisher and Mrs. Fisher, Rev. R. and Mrs. Smith,
Miss Williams, Major and the Misses Dawe, Mr.
Baker, Miss Townsend, Miss Wickham, Major and
Mrs. C. Astell, Captain Williams, Hon. Mrs.
Williams, &e. The whole of the proceedings passed
off with great Mat.

WEYMOUTH.—THUNDERSTORIC—The summer
season may almost be said to have, been opened by
a thunderstorm which visited our neighbourhood on
Thursday night. The day had been warm, though
not excessively so. The clouds, which were of a
titesiteniug character all day became more decidedly
rainy-looking as evening advanced, and there were
indications of electrical disturbance& The direction
of the clouds was from the south. About 5 o'clock
the4alir 'began tb pour in torrents, the lightning
was exceedingly vivid. We have heard of no
ditmage being done in the neighbourhood.

MILITARY. —A detatehment of the Sixth Carabi-
neers arrived in Weymouth last week, on theirmarch
from Exeter egroude to Aldervhot. They remained
in the town for the night, and marched next
morning to Wareham. There were 101 men, under
the ',command of Captains Bruce and Martin,
Y..ientenants Booking and Martin, and Colonel Fryer.
They arrival at Aldershot on Friday.

A WHEst-Cuatnmstr IN TROUBLE. - James
Knight, who has on several occasions
figured before the Bench, was on Tuesday
charged by P. C. Marsh, before the Mayor and
Aldermen Ayling and Bower. The complainant
said that on Saturday afternoon, as he was on duty
in -Gloucesterrow he saw defendant sitting on the
kerb stone smoking his pipe. He was drunk, and
obstructed the footway both in King-street and in
Gloucester-row. He asked him to move to the
Esplanade, when defendant swore at him and told
him he was always interfering with other people's
business, and that he would not move br
him nor anyone else. At last he got him
aerate to the Esplanade, the defendant abusing him
very much. Defendant: Do you mean to say I was
drunk? Witness: Yes. Defendant: If you say
that, you'll, say anything. Do you know, gentlemen,
that policeman. comes up to you with that
look ready to frighten people out of their
wits. None of the other policemen have that
blustering, domineering way that he has.
Defendant added as a proof he was not drunk
that he had been hard at work for 7 hours. He had
but just returned with his chair from Broadwey,
had his tea, and was smoking his pipe according to
usual cuatom after every meal, when the constable
ordes)d. him away with all the impertinepel in the
world. He did not say a word to linn ut walked
away immediately to the Eeplanad . He could
bring two witnesses to prove that he wa not drunk,
but he had not got them there, as course he
thought his own word would be su ient. The
Bench said they would like to bear a 4ritnees, and
James Davis was sent for. On his *veil he said
he was standing at the corner when -sw Marsh
go to Knight and tell him to move off. dght did
so at once. There were no words pai *, wren
them, and defendant was not drunk.

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Marsh

that this witness was not standing at the corner
as he had stated.—The case was dismissed.
DRUNK AND INCAPABLE. —Job Coombs was
on Tuesday charged before the magistrates
with being drunk and incapable of taking care of
the horses he was driving. Defendant was sent by
his master, Mr. Hodder, of Portland, for live tons
of coals, and defendant was going over the Wey-
mouth Bridge with them, without putting on the
skid, himself holding by the shafts to keep from
falling.—Fined ss.
DISPENSARY. --On Sunday last the sum of £35
Bs. Oid. was collected in, behalf of the funds for the
Diapensary,after thettermoaa preached at St. Mary'.
Church.

RAILWAY. - The Grwit Western and South
Weatiern „Railway Companies have approved of the
Bill-my the construction of the railway from Wey-
mouth to the island of Portland, and of the exten-
sion.to Weymouth harbour.

. A NOVEL SENTENCE. —At the close of the Petty
Seisional business at the Town hall on Tuesday,
Mr. Alderman Ayling Said he begged to call the
attention-wf the reporter of the Telegram, to the
report df a case headed "a novel" sentenoe. It
appeared to him that the reporter bad misrepresented
tho OMB for the purpose of holding the magistrates
up to ridicule.—Our reporter said he bad co desire
to hold the magistrates up to ridicule, but the
sentence appeared to him so extraordinary that he
headed the case "a novel sentence,"—Mr. Ayling
said it was not at all noveL The man, whose case
was referred to, was summoned there for assault,
and the sentence a the Bench was, that the
man should find sureties, himself in .£lO, and
one surety in £lO, to keep the peace for twelve
moithe, or, in default to be committed for
14 days. It was one sentence, whereas the Telegram
repeesented that two sentences were passed—one
being reversed, because it was not complied with.—
Our reporter said he was not himself present at the
time the sentence was passed, and he probably mis-
understood the person who took the case for him.
He thought the case a extraordinary one, and he
beaded the paragraph in the manner, therefore, as
had been stated.—Mr. Ayling said he was not aware
our reporter was not present, and he therefore looked
upon, it as a wilful misrepresentation to bring the
Bench into contempt.—Our reporter said the facts
were as he had stated.—The Mayor asked why, if
our reporter was not present, he had- reported the
casert—Our reporter replied that he had to leave by
the. tiain to attend to matters in another part of the
country, before the case was finished, and he con-
sidered the party fully competent. He had assisted
himisis like manneron many occasions and always
correctly. He apprehended that he himself? in this
instance, must have misunderstood him. As the cir-
cumstance had been brought before his notice, he
would take the earliest opportunity of rectifying the
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Tux MAnarr.—The proceeds from ths market
tolls seem to be getting from bad to worse. Hawk.
ing as prohibited a short time since for the purpose
of raising the income, and it was reported that the
exPeriment produced a contrary effect from the one
intended. Hawking has again been allowed, and if
we ma judge from the tolls collected last week and
the beginning of this, Vero has been a further falling
off, t would thus appear that a few more changes
only are required, and the market-house might be
put up to auction.

PORTLA —On Friday evening
Yet WV, ibeidaat 00olierod to* Pi 11011•4

Way, working on the break aster, through the
breaking of a crane. When taken up it was sup-
posed that he was dead ; he, however' subsequently
revived. He is greatly injured about the head and
body, and still lies in a very_ precarious state.
Two THINGS GREATLY NEEDED IN PORTLAND:
A water-cart in summer to lay the dust in the
streets, and an ash cart to call at the houses once
a week throughout the year for taking the ashes
and rubbish away. These desiderata would
be the mama of removing two great nuisances from
the island, and would be hailed with pleasure by
moat of the inhabitants. The thing only wants
agitating, and it will be done.
The Biter, gunboat, tender to the Co-
lossus, screw, at Portland, on Wednesday tested
her machinery outside Portsmouth hat baur, under
the eaperintendence of Mr. W. Lynn, of the steam
factory department, after completing a thorough
overhaul and repair of her machinery by the factory.
The engines worked well, forming a good vacuum,
and the boilers were also, apparently, in good work-
ing order. After the trial, the Biter returned to
the harbour to complete her refit
THE CHANNEL FLEET.—On Tuesday morning
part of the Channel Fleet, comprising the Revenge,
91; the Trafalgar, 86; the Queen, 86; the Emerald,
51; Chanticleer, 17; and a gunboat, arrived in the
Yea mouth Roads. They entered, under canvass,
through the St. Nicholas Gateway, and anchored in
a line in front of the town, the admiral's Hag being
hoisted on board the Revenge. They are said to
form part of a squadron on a cruise to the Baltic,
and are now waiting the arrival of the St: George,
on board which ie Prince Alfred, which is expected
in on Thursday. These magnificent vessels have
attracted crowds of sightseers to the beach, numbers
of whom have put off in boats to obtain a nearer
view.

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BERE REGlS.—Csimurr CLurt.-40 members
have already joined, of whom 22 played on the
ground on Monday, the 26th ult., for the first time.
The rules are in strict accordance with those of
cricketers generally. The evenings for play are
Mondays and Fridays, at 6 p.m. All that is wanted
to make good club is good players; and every
facility is afforded, as the bats, wickets, &c., are
attainable at any time when ten of the members
choose to meet for tbe purpose of practice.
TOLPUDDLK —On lklonday week asocial meeting
was held by the Wesl ans, to aid the scheme for
erecting a new chapti. About four o'clock neatly
100 persons sat down to -tea in a tent erected in
Church Close Field. After partaking of the sub-
stantial viands provided, a public meeting was held
in the old chapel, under the able presidency of
Mr. W right, of Dorchester. Addresses were delivered
by Messrs. W. Hammitt, W. Loveless, of Tolpuddle,
E. Ware, of Whitchurch,—Davis, of Claarminster,
and the Rev. N. Alston, who delivered an able
speech, and advised them to build a place of worship
in a suitable place, free from debt, secure to the reli-
gious body to which it belonged, and one at a time.
He was followed by the Rev. J. Edwards in a
humourous address. A collection was then made,
and the friends dispersed with the hopes that in a
few months they will be in possession of sufficient
funds to finish
.their new chapel. . .

BLANDFORD. —PRIZE POULTRY.—Whitchnrch
has always been a voted place for poultry, and at
Wells the following prizes have been awarded to
Mrs. H. Fookes, viz., first prize for Turkeys. first
and second for Cochins, and second for Cochin
Chickens.

CANFORD.—It is with feelings of deep regret
that we have to announce the decease of Augustus
Guest, Esq., third son of the late Sir John Guest,
Bart. The sad event took place early on the even•
ing of the 22nd ult., at Cauford House, the seat of
his brother, Sir Ivor Guest, Bart. He was a young
gentleman universally respected and beloved by all
who had the honour of his acquaintance, and his
death has caused a gloom to pervade the neighbour-
hood.

A DISAPPOINTED WEDDING. —A fortnight since
we noticed the fact that an old man, residing at
Corfe Mullen, on paying the funeral expenses of his
first wife, at the close of the ceremony gave in-
structions for the publication of banns, affirming his
determination to take to him • second wife to cheer
his disconsolate heart, and keep the birds
from his cherry trees. The banns were
published the third time last Sunday,
and on Monday the old man went to the clergyman,
and asked him if he could "do that bit of a job
for him ?" The eltirgyman consented, and the fol-
lowing day, at eleven o'clock precisely, was fixed
upon for the lying of the nuptial knot. Eleven
o'clock came, the clergyman was at his post, but tho
bridal party had not put in an appearance. The
minister waited a quarter of an hour, but to no
purpose. Another five minutes was given, and
another fire. At last, losing all patience, the
clergyman took his departure. The happy
couple and their friends, it appeared, had
called at various hostleries on the road, where
"good provision" was announced, to be made
for "man and beast," and had sat in cheerful
glee over their cups a little too long, so that on
their iirriral at the shirreh- they found the parson
gone. Well, it was no use repining and bemoaning
their sad fate; it was far more philosophical to make
the best of a bad job, and accordingly they Marched
off to the nearest pablichouse, where they got ex-
ceedingly merry, descanting on the happy days that
had passed, and the bright prospect of the future.
WIMEORNE.—Rma Conrs.—The members of
our rifle corps, with a few from Poole and Blandford,
under the command of Col Mansel, assembled on
Wednesday afternoon, for the purpose of rope drill.
They went through the evolutions in a very satis-
factory manner, but were dismissed early in the
afternoon, on amount of the unfavourable state of the
weather.
NATIONAL SCHOOL DRUM AND FIFE BAND.
The usual dulness of our town was broken on Wed-
nesday evening, by the performances of the National
School drum and fife band, which, under the gui-
dance of their able leader, Mr. Mackensey, passed
through the town on their way to Canford House.
They were met on the road by Lady Charlotte
Schriber, who wished them to postpone their visit
to some future period on account of the illness of her
son who has since died. They then returned to the
town and were dismissed. This juvenile band has
a very pretty appearance, being dressed in uniform,
and their performances does great credit to their
instructor.

HAYMAKlNG.—Haymaking has commenced in
good earnest in this neighbourhood, and there is
every prospect of a good harvest, the grass crops in
general being very good.
BOURNEMOUTH. This delightful watering.
place is at present very dull, whieli has been occa-
sioned by the departure ot the nobility and gentry
for the exhibition. Bournemouth, as a watering-
place, is not to be surpassed. Lodging-houses of
every description, bathing machines, and other
baths are always available, and those hardy "Sons
-of Neptune," Messrs. Wise and Cutler, the well.
known careful and obliging watermen of Bourne-
mouth, are ever ready to convey those whose incli-
nations may lead them to enjoy an aquatic trip.
POOLE—A bazaar in aid of the fonds of the
Fourth Dorset Rifle Volunteers will be hell at
LongEleet on Saturday, June 28th, under the follow-
ing distinguished patronage :
The Lady Augusta Sturt.
The Lady Louisa Ponsonby.
The Hon. Mrs. Portman.
Mrs. Ker Seymer.
Mrs. Willet Adye.
Mrs. Pack Reading.
Mrs. Franklin.
Mrs. George P. Mantel.
Mrs. Grant Dalton,
Mrs. Eton.
On Monday, the 30th of June, being the day ob-
served as a general holiday in honour of Her
Majesty's coronation, the bazaar will be re-opened
with a fete, when various popular amusements will
be provided for the entertainment of visitors.
Efficient hands will be in attendance each day.
BROADWINSOR.—BUROLARY.—EarIy on the
morning of Saturday the George Inn in this village,
occupied by Mr. Perry, was entered by burglars.
They effected the entrance at the back of the
premises, getting over the gates and breaking into
the butter warehouse by forcing the lock. A
quantity of butter was carried off, but nothing more.
The market room appears to have been "tried," but
no entrance was obtained in that direction. Au
attempt was also made during the same night to
break into the back of Mr. Pickard's premises, but
the window seems to have been too strongly barred.
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—LANDSLIP.—Great excitement
at present prevails at Dharmouth, and throughout
the whole neighbourhood, in consequence of a land-
slip of a rather extensive character having taken
place in the cliffs, about midway between this place
and Lyme Regis, the greatest portion of which
occurred on Wednesday, the 28th of May, about one
o'clock p.m., but the earth has not ceased falling
since, and it is expected a considerable quantity
will yet fall The extent of the land broken from
the cliffs is supposed to be about six or seven acres,
the height of the cliffs where the earth gave way
to the beach beneath, is about 500 feet. The cause
of the landslip is supposed to be the water flowing
to the sea having been confined, and which, in forcing
its way, caused a vacuum, which the earth tilled tip.
A great number of people have visited it fiom all
parts, and it is expected it will nearly be as great
an attraction as the famous landslip at Dawlan. We
regret to add, that the ground where the landslip
took place was cultivated as gardens, anil several
partea will suffer considerable loss.

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