The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1864-05-31 00:00:00

MATH OF
H. KER BEYMER ESQ..
or nAffroaD BOOS; LATI 111. F. FOR DORSET.

Ibis with feelings of very deep regret we have to
immune' the demise of the late member for Don't
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shire, H. HD , Esq., which melancholy
event look place about 1 a.m. on Saturday last.
The deceased gentleman, whose loss will be most
severely felt by all cismes in the vicinity of his resi-
dence, had made preparations to lave Ithgland for
a tour on the Continent, and as we are informed
intended to travel ea far se Constantinople ; but
feeling desirous of spending a few day, previous to
his departure among his old friends in the country,
had accepted an invitation from the noble owner of
Ranstone House, Sir R. B. Baker, Bart. On Thum
day morning the deceased appeared to be enjoying
even better health than be had for some months
previously, and toward+ the after-part of the day
ordered his carriage, and drove over to Hanford House,
woompanied by a party of ladies. WhetLer the
thought that he might not be permitted to see that
cherished spin again for many years induced him to
go there, or whether that presentiment which occa-
sionally steals over the mind before death induced
him to pay that visit no one can say, but almost as
soon en he got back to ftanstooe House, he brews
very ill, and next morning so dangerous were the
symptoms that, in addition to the medical gentlemen
of the district who were summoned, his London
physician was telegraphed for. But no human skill
could avail. In the evening he was totally uncon-
scious, and about one the next morning breathed his
lath. The deceased was 57 years of age, and was
greatly esteemed for his unbounded liberality, the
uprightness of his character, and the consistency of
his politimil life. As Our readers are aware he was a
Conservative, but in all his political Gather he main.
tainted the most friendly intention= with those holding
an opposite opinion. His remains were conveyed
from Ranstone Hone to his own residence on Satur-
day last, and will be interred in the family vault at
the mansion. A somewhat singular circumstance in
connection with the deceased gentleman's property
has been communicated to us, proving the truth of
the remark "that men proposes, but God disown."
Some few years ago Mr. Seymer purchased a town
residence of the late Mr. Cubitt. The deeds were
prepared for Mr. Cubist's signature, but before
it could be attached that gentleman died, and the
connyanee bad to be executed by his executors.
Mr. Bernier being about to travel sold the property to
• gentleman, and as in the former ease everything
was prepared,but before the deeds were signed, he too
was removed by death!
to. nein alluding to his decease, says: "He was
one of the most respected members of the House, •
nue of much Intelligence and many accomplishments,
awl though in °Moe, woold have been, in the
estimation of his many friends, a most efficient
servant of the Crown, if he had not preferred to
maintain his independence in a private ratb.n."

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BRIDPORT.—FILADOLUTLY ieriminci or FLAX.
—Oft Thursday, May 28th. before J Barnioott and F.
Good, Eaqrs., Maria, wife of Mr M. Po•ell, manufac-
turer, St. Miehaers-lane, and Mary, wife of Mr. Hus-er,
Son,h-street, surrendered to bail on a charge of li.ving
✓ecei ad fiaz from Joe. ph Langley. knowing it to be
fmat Int atly disposed of by Mm, Mr. H. E. Houneell
is the proem:agar In the esse. Mr. Manley appeared for
the defen.e. It appeared that a man named Joseph
Langley, in the employ of prosecutor. but now in
custody .in the charm of stub. g flax from his ma,ter,
had 239 Ile. of that material delivered to him to dress.
when he sold 8 lbe. of it to Mn,. Powell for • pint of
b. en an Is. 94. Edwin Weyland, a clerk in the pro.
secnior's employ, gave Langley 239 lbe of flax to ecoob
on the 9 h May. The next d.y he discovered that
about 24 ib. were missing. The valued the flax wu
Oa. per lb. The quant.ty of flax which he gave
Langley would take him shout two days to comb. but
the reason why he found out the deficiency the next
day ws because it was wanted. In Mrs Hue-eye use
she bought 8 lbe of Ban from Langley, for which she
gave la. &I The charges occupied • considerable time
lu hearing, and both defendants were fined l'lo and
oasts, or in default, four months' imprisonment
with hard labour. The money was undertaken to be
paid ,be nine afteriten.
The foundation stone of the new church at Eyps
was laid b. the Lard Bi.hop of the Noun on Satur-
day. May Sikh. The mallet need on the ouseion was
the gift of Mr. White, of the Harbour.
C 4ARMOOTH.—DlaterluVe CONFLAGIATION.—
On Sund.y, about midday, one of the most destine-
ties Gres which has taken Mau in this village for some
pen past occurred. It appeared that on the previous
evening a fire broke out in • house adjoining the Poet-
oSes. but,with antistatic,. the dames were subdued, and
it was thought, extinguished. Suck, however, was
not the case, for on Sunday the fiery element beret
forth with renewed burp. and, in spite silvery effort,
quickly spread to two other houses and from thence to
the poet-Alm, the whole of thee. bnillizign falling a
prey to the devouring Genes. Fortunately, however,
the letter., ha In the poetiufßee were removed, and we
have not beard of any accident either to life or limb
having lumens& The stock-in-trade of the post-odlice
was removed to • public house, whisk is now converted
pro tea into • Mice of business.
STICILLAND —FILIIMDLY AID BMIFYIT
On Thursday, the 28th of May, the •nneel fatleal in
connection with the above .ociety was celebrated with
every demonetration of rejoicing. The members met
at their club-room in the morning, and forming in
procession, beaded by the Whitehureh Temperance
Band, paid • visit to Houghton and Efedgivend, and
from thence returned to church. The Rev. J. C.
Cordeanx, curate of Wickland, offlolated, and preached
an impressive and suitable serums, dwelling on the
great advantages to be derived from sub outshine-
tions for good LI benefit societies, and urged upon '
the members present so to condut themselves
that day as to gain the good will and respect '
of all eleees, more especially of thou who by their
presence and their aid proved they were intemited
In the welfare of the club.—After service the
members repaired to the slab-room, where an males{
dinner, provided by Mr. Allan, of the Crows Inn,
awaited them. The chair wee taken by the Rev. J. C.
Cordeanx, and Here were also present Mr. Rogers, Mr.
4arke, jun.. Mr. T. slot, Mr. Wrest,. Mr, Disko, yr.
Cox Bartlett, Mr. Luce, ko.—On the removal of the
cloth the Chairman proposed "The health of the
Q teen." remarking that she was an •Lample worthy of
imitation by her subjecta ; for in the several position,
she had occupied—as a sovereien, • wife, and • mother
—she bad sheen sub an excellence of aisroceor is to
mew, the love and respect of all.—" The bealths of the
Prince and Prowess of Wale' and the rest of the Royal
Family" was next proposed, and keenly responded to.
—ln giving "Health and smug to the Wickland
Friendly and Benefit Society," the Chairman said he
was exotediugly gratified to find their fonds were in
such • prosperous condition. He then pawed out sone
of the many advantages of such societies, and concluded
by amain bie earnest wish that many more might
be :Oilseed to join their ranks, and that it might he '
long time before any of those present should be obliged,
through sickness, to make • claim on the funds of the
sornety.—" The health of the Baron Hambro, president
of the Society." use then proposed and most cordially
neeived. Then followed several other Manta and the
company adjourned to the front of the Inn, where, for
want of letter secommodation, they were forced to
"trip it right merrily" till the shades of evening, to the
exhilarating strains of the Temperance Band,whose per.
foresaw% gave every satisfaction.
MILTON AIWA*. The members of the Milton
Abhas Friendly and Bestellt Society bald their festival
on Trinity Tuesday They marched to Ann*, headed
by the village bend, where an excellent and appreprele
sermon wee purebred by Kr. R. Roberts. After service
they proceeded to the Abbey, where they were most
hospitably entertained. On tteir titans to the villein,
• goodly tarty eat down to an exesllest dinned supplied
by It,. Vine, of the Hawke Arms. The aalr wee
taken by Mr. 8 Tett. supported be J. Gibson, Eq.,
Mr. R. rookie, qtr. N. Ilyisoods, Mr. Norris. sad Mr.
Opiate Nrerytidei passed off very setisdastorily, and
= le bat Nob the Desk*, is la a merlin:du