The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1862-11-11 00:00:00

TC/WN COUNCIL MEETING.

The quarterly meeting of the Gorporation
held on Monday last. There were present The
Mayor (J. Galpin, Esq.), Aldermen Manfield and
Coombe; Councillors Andrews, Bialmp, Mason,
Devenish, Bennett, Aldridge, Froud, Hodges, and
Ensor.

The minutes of the last meeting having been read
and confirmed, the Council proceeded to the
ELECTION Or MAYOR. —Mr. Oevenish proposed,
and Mr. Hodges seconded Mr. Curme for this
office.—Mr. Aldridge said he rose to offer a few
remarks on this proposition. He certainly was sur-
prised to hear it. lie had beets told previous to
entering that room, and it was kaolin to some of the
members of the Council, that Mr. Ctirtne would be
proposed s and there appeared to him something like
a private selection, and then the party fixed upon
was named to them I, Connell. Fie considered it
somewhat discourteous both to hirriaelf and others, that
' from these who had not tilled the office one had not
been selected; and he must think that party feeling
must cilia somewhere, or else others having prior
claims would not hole been passed over.—Heshould
therefore propose a gentleman Mho had ever shown
great interest in the welfare of the town, and bad
been a regular attendant at their meetinge—Mr.
Bishop.—Alderman Coombs seconded the propose.
tion.—Mr. Hodges said be could not let the words
made use of by Dr. Aldridge to pass without a
reply. Dr. Aldridge had made use of the words
cliscOdfteotia," and "patty feeling." Now, so far
as he was concerned, be ured him he had no such
feelings. He was sure no one there wished to show
the least " party feeling."—Dr. Aldridge " I did
not say they showed party feelings, but I throe&
there must be a party feeling as the cause of the pro.
poaition.")—Mr. Coombs said the reason why he
seconded Mr. Bishop, was that he was next on the
list eligible to take the office. He did not believe
Mr. eurme Would take the oflloe,as he bad expressed
himself to that effeet—Mr, Bishop said he thanked
those gentlemen ttit heartily who had done him
the henour to propose and second Min for the office
of Mayor. Though no one could feel a
greater interest in the affairs of the town than
he did, at the same time he maid for the present de-
cline the honour, and should be obliged to those
gentlemen who had proposed him, to fix their choice
on some one else; but if it was the wish of the Council
, that he should take the office, he would use his
utmost endeavours for the welfare of the town.—
Some diectission here aroma as to whether it was
politic to select a gentleman not present, and ulti-
mately Mr. Mason proposed, said Mr. Bennett
' seconded, that the present Mayor (J. Oalpin, Esq.)
be re-elected.—Several members of the Connell
spoke favourably of this motion, and it appeared to
meet with the unanimous approval of the members
present —Mr. Galpin said that this honour came very
unexpectedly upon him. He bad been so cordially
supported during the past year, and there appearing
some little misunderstanding between the members
as to who should be chosen, if it was their unani-
mous wish he should hold the office for another
year, he would endeavour to give satisfaction as far
as lay in his power—lt was then agreed that the
ferthet propositions should be withdrawn.
Mr. FrotrA said he felt it only justice to Dr. Al.
dridge to state that on Thursday or Oriday last Mr.
Carme was mentioned to hilt as suitable to bold
the office of Mayor.—To this Mr. Coombs replied
that he did not consider but that any member had a
right to talk over to his friends who should be Mayor.
—Mr. Galpin was then declared duly elected, and
he thanked the Council for the high honour again
conferred upon him.
ELsottorr or ALDERMEN. —The next business was
the election of two aldermen in the place of Messrs.
Matifield and Tapp. The former gentleman offered
himself for re-election, and the voting papers hav-
ing been passed, Mr. Galpin was elected in the
place of Mr. Tapp. Both gentlemen returned thanks'.
WATCH Commix-res.—The same members of the
Council as served last year were appointed te this
office. A rate of 31 in the pound was ordered to
be dolieatedi

MR. Rows AffuetTiott.—A letter was read
from Mr. Rowe, respecting tbe claim the Council had
on him for rent, in which he repreeented. that he
had been injured in his business by the cloairrg of
his shop by the Council, and that for the present he
was unable to pay the rent.—Mr. Hodges said that
the letter if put forth to the public would convey a
very erroneous impression, and required explanation.
Howe from some cause or other got into difficul•
ties, and was unable to pay the rent of his shop.
His wife tendered the key to the treasurer of the
Carmel], Mr. Weston, stating at the same time he
was to take thateVer was left.—The shop was shut
up for about a week, but tipoti the representation of
friends Mr. Weston let Rowe have the key again,
and he went on in business again, but only for
a short time; and it was for rent for that time that
he had been communicated with.

THE TOWN Ctoot.—The Mayor said he had re.
calved a communication from Mr. Herbert Williams,
in which he kindly offered to pay the expenses in-
ctirred tor the design prepared by Mr. Ferry for
the erection of the toWn dlodk.--Mr. Coombs pro-
posed that a vote of thanks should be recorded on
the toinntes to Mr. Williams.

THE MAJORITY 07 THE PRINCE OF WALES.
Mr. Coombs iroposed that an address of congratula-
tion to the Prince of Wales, and also to the Queen,
should be prepared and submitted to the Council for
approval. This was seconded by Mr. Mason, and
carried unanimously.
THE PUBLIC WALKS. —Mr. Aldridge called the
attention of the Mayor to the necessity of planting,
during the present month, young trees, where,
through decay, several had been out down. If they
were not planted soon it would be too late. At the
suggestion of Mr. Coombs, Mr. Dove/nets was re-
quested to assist the Mayor in this matter.
THE COURT Lerr.—The members of this body,
reported several Improvements reqnired in the town,
—such as the necessity of shutes being made to the
houses; the state of the trees in Glyde-path
hill, overhanging the road; and the necessity
of an urinal at the back of the Townhall. At
the suggestion of several members the Mayor
was requested to accompany the surveyor and have
the necessary alterations made.
VOTE 07 THANES TO TEN MAYOR. —OR the
motion of Mr. Coombs, seconded by Mr. Devenish,
a vote of thanks was accorded to the Mayor for the
able manner in which he had discharged the duties
of the office during the past year.—His Worship
suitably acknowledged the compliment.
BOARD OF HEALTH. —The report of the Inspector
of Nuisances was then read. The only case was
that of a complaint made by Miss Trerisee,respecting
a dung mixen belonging to Dr. Good, which was
allowed to accumulate, and was very offensive.—
The usual order was made.—Several bills were
examined and ordered to be paid. Applications for
drainage and water supply were made by Mr. R.
Damon, Fordington ; Mr. Tilley, South-street;
Mr. F. W. Smith, Mr. Robert Hayward, and the
occupants of Whetstone's Almshouses—also for trade
purposes, to be used by meter, by Messrs. Eldridge
and Mason, for malthonse at Fordington ; and Mr.
John Bement for premises in High East-street. —The
report of the surveyor waa then examined and
passed.—The lamps in Grove-buildings were ordered
to be numbered and painted.—A letter was read
from the Rev. James Fisher, complaining of the
state of the public road and footpaths in Prince's.
street, more particularly the upper part. —The
Mayor said that they were endeavouring as fast as
possible to repair the roads and footpaths, and hoped
in a short time to have Prince's-street properly re-
paired. —Some other minor matters were then con-
sidered, and the Board separated.
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WEYMOUTH.—ELscrion or MAYOR. —Yoder.
day (Monday), Mr. Henry Devenish, of the firm of
J. A. and H. Devenish. Esq., brewers, was unani-
mously elected by the Town Council to the office of
Mayor for the ensuing year.
CHARMINSTER.—On Saturday Richard Davis
was charged before H. C. Goodden, Esq. and Major
Stewart, by Mr. John Bunn, his master, with steal-
ing wheat Prosecutor said that he had lost wheat
from his barn, and he consequently watched him-
self. On the morning of the sth November, he saw
prisoner go into the barn and fill his pockets with
wheat. As he was leaving the barton, prosecutor
met him and asked what he bad in his pockets. He
said nothing. Prosecutor told him to come with him
to his kitchen. He did PO, and the wheat now
produced, worth about sixpence, was turned out of
the pocket. Superintendent Underwood said that
on Friday morning, from information, he went to
Charminster and received the paper bast, containing
wheat, from Mr. Bunn. Be afterwards went up
stairs, to a bedroom in prisioner's house, when he
found some more wheat loose under some straw.
He compared the wheat found under the straw with
the wheat contained in the paper bag, and also a
sample produced by Mr. Bunn from the heap in the
berm, and he found it to correspond. The prisoner

piesicied guilty, and asked to be sentenced at once.— !
Ommified for 3 months' hard labour.
DEWLISH.--Edimind Mantle was on Saturday I
charged before if. C. Ooodden. Esq., and Major
Stewart with stealing a quantity of timber, the
property of Mr. R. Rogers, of Chebbard farm, Ms
It appeared that the prosecutor had lost
licbri for a considerable time past, and consequently
he requeeted P.C. Orchard to watch. he con-
stable marked tiones wood, and on that monting mei
the prisoner with I pbltiOn of it under his arm.
The constable said the ptoseentor could not attend
that day, but he wished to recommend hint to
mercy. Committed for 7 days' hard labour.
BLANDFORD.—Ssnious ACCIDENY.—An Wed-
nesday, a navvy employed on the railway had one
ef his legs broken by the trucks running off the tails,
near the Balisbury road.
HITLB Coaert—We understand that on Friday
evening the members are invited by Captain Hauibro
to a supper at the Crown Hotel, on which occasion
it is rumoured he intend, to resign his command, on I
account Of Ma promotion to the captaincy of the
Blandford Troop of Yeomanry Cavalry, vacant by
the promotion of Captain Farquharson to Major
of ,the reginieut.—The prizes won at the recent
contest will be distributed after the supper.—On
Sunday last (Prince of Wales's birthday) the camps
attended Divine Service at the parish church.
The annual show in connection with the Blandford
Farmers' Club will be held on Wednesday next,
and in all probability it will be a very successful
one. The entries are liberal, and some superior
, stock is expected to be exhibited. Mr. Henry
Forcl,, of Gussage, takes the first prize of .610 given
by Mr, William Beale, of Wiwborne, for the best
ten acres of ewedea The dinner will take place
at the Crown Hotel. —For farther particulars see
Advertisement.
AMALGAMATION OF THE HUNDRED Or PIMPERNE
WITH THE BOROUGH.—There seems to be a growing
feeling in favour of the above amalgamation, and
though some parties are found opposed to it on
account of being subjected to the borough rate, the
greater part of the inhabitants are fully convinced of
its advantages, and there appears but little doubt,
that in a short time this arrangement will be com-
pleted.
CONGRATULATORY DINNER.—The officers and
privates of the Blandford Troop of Q.0.Y.C., met
at the Crown Hotel on Thursday last, and pro-
' ceeded to Mill Down, bat on account of heavy rain
coming on, soon returned, and sat down to an ex-
callant dinner served op m Mr. Eyers's well-known
eiyle. 'the occasion was a congratulatory one to
, Major EL Farcprharson, on his promotion, and conse-
quent resignation of the Captaincy.
LECTURE AND MCSICAL ENTERTAINMENT. —Mr.
Spinney gave his third lecttire on "Music" at the
k Corn Exchange, on Tuesday eventing to a large and
I fashionable audience, which included the principal
families of the district. He was ably waisted by
Miss Thorne, whose singing was greatly admired •
Mr. Stanley and ilk. Brooks (altos), Mr. Cross and
I Mr. Westmoreland (tenors), and Mr. Kenniuglum
and Mr. Ingrain .(basses), all lay vicars from the
Salisbury Cathedral choir. —The whole was *decided
suoceas and elicited enthusiastic commendation.
LYTCHETT MINSTER.—A WONDERPTIL SHOT.
—Skids is the indifference shown towards game since
the obnotiorsi poaching act of last session, that a
"real jintleMin aportsinin" kilt three tine turkeys a
few days ago, aft sitting on the trees. Keeper
Millman was not far away when the splendid hit
was made.
BRITISH SCHOOL AND INDEPENDENT SUNDAY
&Hem.. —Tile children attending these schools had
their annual tea on Wednesday the 6th instant.
The weather being very wet they were prevented
, having oat-door games, but through the kindoess of
I Mr. Curtit, of Poole, who came over and exlaibited
his magic lantern, the children had an instructive
I and entertaining evening. The proceedings were
' diversified by singing and rogations. At the close
, of the entertainment the Her. W. W. Sherren,
(minister of the chapel) urged on the parents present
the importance of early education, reminding them
that as they trained their children such they would
; be in after life—that children, like young twigs,
were comparatively easy to bend and mould, but if
alone, like a neglected tree,they would grow up any-
thing but lovely and useful.
TARRANT GIINVILLE.—On Monday after-
noon, the 3rd inst., a sermon was preached at the
parish church, on behalf of the South African
Mission, by the Bishop of Cape Town, who,
with his lady, were on a visit to the rector. There
was a large congregation, the neighbouring farmers
giving their men a haltholiday so that they might
be present. The bishop's sermon was marked by ,
great simplicity and earnestness, and his interesting
details of the society's operations were listened to I
with marked attention. At the close the sum of
.£l6 138. sd. was collected.
WIMBORNE. —Several serious losses and i con- I
veniences having been occasioned by the town clock
riot being timed by the mail and post-office, we are I
asked by several Witnborne correspondents to draw
attention of the authorities who wind up the clock,
in order that it may be regulated by the post-office
hours, and thus avoid (Mare vexations.
LANCLISHLRE DISTRESS.--ThTSO SeINGOINI and
collections will take place at the Minster on Sunday
next, in aid of this fund. A public meeting was con- I
vaned by handbill signed by the clergy, church-
wardens, and overseers, on Monday, at noon, in
order to eonsider the beet mode of arranging per-
manent periodical collections.—Although we have
almost weekly gatherings for various objects, yet
there is abundant gorillas wealth in the coffers of
the many to alleviate the privations of the poor
cotton spinners. It has often struck us that if there
be one sin for which at—"the last account 'twixt
heaven and earth will witness!' gainst us to damns-
tiOb"—will be the love of self and wealth in this
unregenerate and monej-loving age. ladies are by
the advertise/nest specially invited to attend.—Why
one universal sale of that hideously heathen like and
soul-destroying monstrosity, called crinoline—as old
iron—in one day would render unnecessary all
further effect for this great national eall to love and
help our brothers and sisters in their present heart
rending and piteous plight. Wearing apparel and
any useful articles will be reoeived by the committee
and duly transmitted.
The Salisbury Hymnal is about to be substituted
for the ill-assorted Barrett's collection of metrical at
present in use at the Minster.
STH Novvenin.—The £6 reward offered against
the baboonery which in former years was so rampant
here, put an effectual cheek on the olden display of
puppy blackgnardisin on this day—not a squib was
to be heard or seen through Mr. Superintendent
Baynton's judicious arrangements, although some
were, to our knowledge, made.
LITTLE LONEN. Panama' Idsvnonner
MISSIONARY Mani/co.—A meeting in connection
with this society was held on Thursday evening, at
Little Lonen. The Rev. Mr. Hill, of Sturminster
Newton, attended as deputation and addressed the
meeting at great length. Mr. Williams, and Mr.
Morgan, of Poole, and Mr. S. Vesper, jun., of Wim-
borne, likewise addressed the meeting. A collection
was made at the close, which amounted to Ens. 44d.,
being Is. 6d. less then last year. This may be
accounted for by many being prevented from attend-
ing owing to the weather which was very rough and
wet.

LONGHAM.—MmoNeite MarriNG.—A meet-
ing in aid of' the above society was held in the
Wesleyan Chapel on Thursday evening. The Rev.
W. Hawk occupied the chair. Some very interest-
ing addresses were given by the Rev. G. Ranyel,
Rev. Mr. Skewes, and Mr. Syinmoncla The collec-
tion amounted to £2 17s. 44d.
MAIDEN NEWTON.—William Whittle was on
Saturday charged before H. C. Goodden, Esq. and
Major Stewart, with stealing • coat and waistcoat,
the property of Henry Stickland. The prosecutor
said that one day in the 'list week in August he
returned home from a jenrney, and took off his coat
and waistcoat to dress • horse, and left them in the
stable of the White Horse Inn. He did not miss
them until the Sunday, following, when he found
they were gone. Lest evening Police-constable
Charles Foster, 34, showed him the waistcoat now
produced, and he and the policeman went to the
tailor's who had made it. P.C. Foster deposed that
on the previous day he saw the prisoner pan his
house with a large bundle under his arm. After he
had looked up to the house he walked on faster, and
witness suspected him of having something in his
bundle he ought not to have, and followed him. On
overtaking him he asked prisoner what he had in
his bundle. He said he had some clothes which Mr.
Whittle, of Little Toiler, had given him. Witness
asked to be permitted to look at them, but he said
"No," He didn't think witness had any right to do
so. He took the bundle, and found in it a coat,
waistcoat, trousers, and slop. The waistcoat he
now produced. Richard Morris, tailor, of Maiden
Newton, identified the waistcoat as belonging to the
prosecutor. He made it for him on the 3rd May.
He knew it by • piece of other cloth being placed
inside the lining. Defendant said some man in
Maiden Newton gave him the waistcoat. He could
net tell who it was. He never stole anything in his
life.—Caie dismissed.

R ERBORNK —PoLicit. —Before Captain Fal-
Wlitlier.

STEALING AN UMBRELLA.—Stephen Burgess, a
labourer, was charged with stealing an umbrella, the
property of Thomas Loader, at Sherborne, at Pack
M.-inday fair.—The prosecutor said he was at Sher.
borne fair, and bought an umbrella for 3s, 6d. Some
abort time after be went to the Mermaid Inn, ac-
companied by a girl named Elizabeth Purchase, for
the purpose of having a dance. The defendant was
there, and he asked him to hold his umbrella, which
he refused, but he afterwards took it out of the
girl's hand while she had • dance. Prosecutor and
his young woman danced about ten minutea, after
which he went to look for his umbrella, but could
not find it or the defendant. On the following
morning he went to the defendant's house and made
inquiries about his umbrella, when the defendant
said he had lost it He had let another young
man have it, who had gone off with it, but
he would try to 'find him. He afterwards
said to the prosecutor, "Let me have your hand,
and I will give you 2a. to make it up," which, how-
ever the prosecutor declined. Elizabeth Purchase
corroborated the complainant's evideace, and also
stated that she bad only seen the defendant once
before, and gat was in the summer, when he

drew

! a tooth for her, and charged her threepence for so.
doing. The defendant acknowledged receiving the
umbrella, but said another young man, whom he
did not know, had taken it from him.-lle was.
bound over in his own recognizance of £lO to appear
at the next justices' meeting.
WILFUL DAMAGE. A wretchullooking indi-
vidual named George Pox, who appeared half-
starved and without shoes or stockings, and who eaid
he come from London, was charged with wilfully
breaking one of the street lamps. The case was
proved by P.C. Sims. The prisoner said he was in
want, and his feet were so bad that he could not
walk, and he broke the lamp for thepurpose of being
sent to gaol—Cominitted for one azonth's hard
labour.
Deszonou.—Samuel Dennis, who said he warn a
deserter from the C. company of the 2nd
Dragoon Guards, gave himself up to the police
authorities, so that a communication of the facto of
the awe might be made to the head quarter..
yEovty.- -CORN MARKET, Priday.—The Corn
Exchange was well attended to-day, but huit week's
prices were hardly maintained, being in favour of
the buyer. There were on offer 190 beasts, 758
sheep, and 220 pigs. Bacon sold at 64d. to 7d. per
lb. Best cheese, 52e. to 58s. per cot; household
ditto, 20". to 325. Flax, .O 5 15e. to £6 15& per
pack.
SOMERTON.—The total quantity of wheat sold
at our market on Saturday was 289 quarters 6
bushels, at £2 9s. 64d. per quarter, realizing 4718.
DU DWELL. —SUSPECTED MURDER EY
On Saturday, the let instant, an inquest was held
before R. M. Wilson, Esq., one of the coronae" for
the county of Wilts, at the Black Dog Inn, at Lai.
well, touching the death of a woman, named Asa
Kiddie, the wife of a carpenter and wheelwright,
who died on the 22nd ult. The evidence of the
medical attendant, Dr. Shettle, went to show that
the deceased had been under his treatment for soar
time, that the medicines he prescribed failed la
have their proper effect, and that from the first la
'inspected poison had been administered to her.
After her death he made a post morlomt examizatiori
of the body, and from what he then observed his.
suspicions were confirmed, and he dispatched the
contents of the stomach to Dr. Heretiath, of Bristol,
and through his reply he attended before R. Groves,
Esq., who granted a warrant for the apprehension of
a hire. Trowbridge, • neighbour of the deceased--
The evidence of Mr. Cordell, of Salisbury, deputy-
. coroner, corroborated that of the preceding witness.
Dr. Herepoth not being able to conclude his invee-
. tigation under a week, the inquest was adjourned to
Friday, the 21st instant.—By direction of the
coroner other portions of deceased's body were sent
to another competent analytical chemist