The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1882-05-16 00:00:00

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The MATOI next expreeeed his horror at the murders
In Ireand, adding well-dined remarks of their drop
detestation at such a deed in this Christian country.
The 'rows eLefut read trio answer to the Council's
address on the atosmpt to asesseinate Her Majesty.
LONDON.

The Municipal Reform League for London had sent
a lengthy circular, and asked the Town Council of
Weymouth to sign a petition in favour of the bill
brought in to procure Municipal Reform for Landon.
Mr. Alderman ELIOT thought the Council should
express their sympathy in the movement by requesting
the Mayor to sign the petition.
Mr. Alderman Tmomae asked w‘l:7 should they mon
In matters affecting London? hat on earth had
they to do with the City of London awl he suburbs?
They ought not to import political matters into the
debates of this Council.
Mr. CURTIS did not understand the matter, whereon
hiarom read the petition.
Mr. THOMAS continued to oppose the movement,
mod pointed to the increase of rates since the passing
el the Municipal Reform Act.
Mr. BLOWN said they had beard Mr. Thomas on the
evils of Municipal Governiment—(laughter)—but he
thought there should be a sympathy between 'munici-
pal bodies.
Mr. Coins asked bow be could understand what he
had not heard read?
The Mena referred to Mr. Curtis speaking on what
he did not understand.
Mr. Alderman Loom supported the signing of the
petition: which was proposed by Mr. Alderman
ELIOT and wooded by Mr. Beowit.
Mr. THOMAS moved as amendment in opposition,
which we. seconded by Mr. WIZ&
On a division the proposition wee carried by a small
majority.

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An application 1/211 mean f.e• the fish market, which
was referred to the kitrket.home Committee.

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An application was ins& for reduction of the
harbour dues in favour of a person who had purchased
a steam launch for the purpose of bucuboating three or
four times a month or so.
Mr. Crane proposed that the applicant pay the same
eels charged to Messrs. Omens.
Mr. Howe opposed this, lad the aPPileatieb was
referred to the Harbour Committee, who are to have
power to act.

WiIININGION POOPLX BLOCILID 111.

A compla.nt was made of the people on the other
side of the Backwater being practically cut a front
the borough by the °veal ter on part of kis road at the
same time as the Backwater Bridge is closed.
The Surveyor explained that • double trap is MOW
airy, a single trap to the drain offending will not do,
and this will cost " • lot of moray."
A portion of the p•ernistes raised thus is outside
our boundaries, said the Karon, there is • certain
amount of red tapeism in the matter, the Rural Sani-
tary Authority have applied for • loan, and a local
enquiry will be held in the m tut., but this will be
deleted for three months, and meantime they will do
nothing. What should this Council or Local Board
do, es • matter of expediency ? He had heard that, as
• temporary matter, it could be remedied for • pound
Of two.
The Surveyor bad said it would cost ESO.
Mr. Lovisid, advocated doing something at aim
Mr. WaLgss was for dealing with the question as •
hole, and nitimatoly—
It was ordered that the matter be adjourned to next
meeting, the Surveyor to be siutitoriaed to spend a El,
or 1.2 on relief.

whas,

BOIT MN LITIGATION.
The Tows CLAIN reported the,* is no liti=
matter at present waiting, except that of the -
triter Bridge, in which the que•tion Is whether a sub.
etential or nominal floe shall be imposed on the County
Authority; but this has been adjourned till a future
time, by which time it is hoped the repairs will be
completed.
Baows asked why the ratepayets should be pot
to sepia..? And
Mr. Duns said the County Authceity agreed to
take a friendly case, and the ratepayers of Weymouth
ought not to be mulct In oosts.
he Tows Cutax said as far as he amid do, the
ratepayers shall not be mulct in oats. He explained
the matter, which appears lobe progreedag favourably
In the interests of the ratepsyers of Weymouth.

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The Harbourmaster reported the dredger has
removed 1 800 tons of stuff during the last onth.
Mr. Wins staggeeted the dMger shall go to the
entranee bar, In antikastion of the steamers coming
bent for the potato t
The Harurms4er was directed to
_go there as
won as peals, though he sold there is plenty of
water on the south side.
Mr. Roams : You will be brought before the Bench
If you don't take care of the Bar. (Laughter.)

HARBOUR WM.

mice Asps were reported dirty, and the Inspector
(Mr. Mies) wee asked about it. He said the cleaning had
him ,fways charged to the Harbour Fond. It was
decided to detail a titan for the purpoe, the Inspector
of Nolcooccs to attend to it, though he said it had
never been left to hist before.
BIWA
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The Committee had I;ee—ti—through the bills. and emus
were objected to. Among them waa the thecae for
se., 307 lamps, which one gentlemen thoiht • large
number; but on enquiry, it was found, s • &hums.
LONDII, that there were 309.
Mr. Ouwin said he wished to know it the imps
win ell ligMed.