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

Zomersetsbire.

YEOVIL.—COUNTY Erna'. Smssioss, Friday.—
Before G. Harbin, Eeq., and Captain Measiter.
STEALING AN lIMINZLLA. Mary Ann Lock, of
Martock, was charged with stealing an umbrella, the
property of Mr. Joseph Richardp; baker.; of the same
plies); on Saterday, Ootober Ilth. This was an
adjoirned ease from Wednesday. —Mr. Sidney Watts
appeared for the defendant —The complainant stated
that on the night in question he left a green
umbrella in his cart, in the cart-house. The gates
of the house were not locked, and any one could go
into it. On Sunday morning when he went to look
for the umbrella, it was gone, and he gave informa-
tion to the police.—ln cross-examination, he said it
was about 8 o'clock when he came home, and he saw
the umbrella in his cart when he left the eart.house.
—Caroline Withay, said she lived nearly opposite
prosecutor's hottse, And on Sunday, between
seven or eight o'clock in the aloiniiig, Abe Saw the
defendant *WI some bread and flour under her arm,
and ehe saw an umbrella coacealed under her dress,
which she took into her own houee.—Joseph Pool
said he saw the defendant in Mr. Richard's yard,
and observed something like an umbrella under her
dreas..—Sergeant Clarke, a police-officer at Martock,
said from information he received, he went to the
defendant's house, and charged her with stealing the
umbrella. She replied " she did not steal it, but
picked it up in prosecutor's yard." He found the
umbrella spread open in a back room, it was very
' wet —ln answer to the Bench as to whether dant',
dent would consent to be tiled under the Criminal
Justice Act, or be stint for trial at the
Sessions, she cemented to have the case dis-
rdof at once, and pleaded not guilty.
Watts, in defence, contended that it was very
probable that the woman had picked up the um-
brella, and that there was not a shadow of evidence
, to prove that she had abstracted it from the cart—
After some consideration the Bench sentenced the
defendant to three weeks' hard labour.— At the
termination of the trial a scene took place in court,
as the woman was being taken to the station. She
had an infant in her arms about eight mohtlis old,
and when Sergeant Clarke went to take it away
from her she would not let him do so, and declared
that her child should go with her, and made the
beet advantage of her tongue. After some delibera-
tion the magistrates and they would allow her to
take her child with her, but it rested with the
gaoler as to whether he would take it in.

UNJUST SCALE&—Tohn Gulliford, of Load, baker,
was charged with having an Unjust bedni and smiles
In his pdasession. The Cane Wan proved by Superin-
tendent Smith. The defendant said he had only
been in business a short time, and that the beam
and scale which the superintendent found was
correct, with the exception ot a flour shoot, which
was lying by. To remedy this he was iu the habit
of putting in • loose weight to make up the detici.
ency.—. The Bench said that considering this was
the defendant's first offence, and as his Weights
were true, they would take a lenient view of the
case, and tined him in the 'low" penalty of 40s,
and is. dd. cost+
Diustviva Wsuarra. —Henry Mallock, a marine
store dealer, of Bower Hinton, was charged with
having in his possession one 41b., one 21b., and one
bait-pound weight, all of which were unjust. Also
a pair of scales, which were found to be 154 ounces
against the purchaser. Superintendent Smith
proved the case.—The defendant, in answer to the
charge, said he found the weights among some old
iron, and he thought they were all rights and he
intended to take them to the inspector to see if
they Were just next time he came to Martock.—
The Bench fined the defendant £l, and costs
7s. 6d.

•
OUP FAWKES' DAY.—This event passed off very
quietly this year, and the only demonstration was a
large bonfire in the Sheep Market, and a display of
squibbs and crackers by juveniles and "boys of
larger growth."
YEOVIL MUTUAL IMPROVEMENT SOCIETV.—MII3.
Chadwicli, save her readings and recitations from
the" Heroines of Shakspeare" On Pridahat the hall
of the institution. The audience was a very re-
spectable one, and the able manner in which she sus-
tained the leading characters of Shakspeare's plays
drew forth much applause. .

BOARD or Gusanistos.—At the weekly meeting
of the Guardians at the Board-room, on Friday,
there were present : the Rev. ft. Huyshe, (chair-
man,) Captain Draper Mr. Joseph Penny, Mr.
Thomas Dampier, Mr. Draper,
Brown, Mr. William
Marden, Mr. Abraham Hodge, Mr, Isaac Kiddie,
Mr. Oliver Harding, Mr. John Hebditch, Mr.
William Peters &c. The minutes of the last
meeting having heen read and confirned, the Clerk
read a letter which had been received from the
coffin contractor, Mr. Seymour, relative to the
alleged defective state of the coffins which he sop-
plied the paupers, in which Mr. Seymour repudi-
ated in Coto, the charges brought against him.
MR. JERKS RD, THE RELIEVING OFFICER, CHARGED
WITH NEGLECT or DUTY..--Mr. Penny, in bringing
forward this subject, said that be wished the Board
distinctly to understand that he brought forward
this cane from no persoiml motives, nor feeling of
malevolence. His attention had been called to the
circumstance, and he considered it his duty to bring
it before the notice of the Board, it was well known,
he said, that of late, the fever had been very bad at
Gore lintip, and the case to which he wished to
draw their attention, was that of a man
and his wife named Charles and Sarah Bower.
On the 9th of October this man and his wife were
taken ill of fever, and on that day Mr. Jerrard
procured for them a medical order, and application
was made to the relieving officer three or four
times, and be promised to come and see the con-
dition of these poor people, but did not. In conse-
quence of poverty they had to sell everything that
.could be turned into money for the purpose of buy-
ing food, and he (Mr. Penny) should be able to
prove that if it bad not been for the kindness of
Miss Neale, when the case was represented to her,
they would have been without. food for a longer
time than they were. As it was, however, they
were compelled to remain without food for two days
when in a high state of fever. He would also show
that application had been made to Mr. Jerrard on
Friday, the 10th of October, and again on the fol.
lowing Friday, and that he was informed they
were absolutely starving from want, but he did not
pay them his first visit till the 26th of October,
when he gave them half-a-crown, and three days
after the woman died. Another case was of a totally
different character, in which a man who was earning
15s. a week was in receipt of parochial relief—
After a few remarks from Mr. Marden, Mr. Jerrard
was called into the room, when he said he was not
aware that he had neglected his duty, and said there
was a mistake in the matter. Charles Bower had a
brother also ill at the time he was, and when the
mother of Bower came to him for relief, he thought
it was for the brother. He had mistaken the two,
and it was done in ignorance. As soon as he knew
the wife of Charles Bower was ill he gave her a
magical order. He bad always endeavoured to do
his duty.—Mr. Penny observed that as a guardian
of the poor it was his duty to look into such matters
as parties affected with fever,and as long ache was in
office he should watch over their interests,
and he then called witnesses, to prove the charge he
had preferred against him. The Chairman, after
hearing the evidence, severely reprimanded Mr.
Jerrard, after which the usual business of the
Board was proceeded with.
Diquiitv. —The coroners of Somerset (doubtless
with others) have been called upon by the Govern-
ment to return to the Home Office the number of
inquests held by them during the 18 months
ending 24th June list, on all children tinder two'
years.
COUNTY Prerr Swims, Wednesday..—Before D.
Harbin, Esq.

STEALING APPLICB.—John Jordan, o Teovil, glover,
was charged with stealing apples at Barwiek, the pro.

perty of Captain Messiter, on Tuesday, the 2nd of
November. The defendant pleaded guilty. Mr.
Harding said that the defendant had an excellent cha-
racter given to him from his master, and it was very
painful to see him in so awkward a position.—Fined ss.
and costs.

TRESPASSING IN PURSUIT OF GAME.—John Corben,
of Chiselborough, was charged with poaching at Fine-
combo, on September 18, on land the property of the
Earl of Ilchester. James Vincent, gamekeeper, was
going round the fields on the 17th September, looking
for snares, and found one. He left it alone, and
waited to see who would come to take it away. The
nett day the defendant came and took it, and the rabbit
that had been caught in it. Defendant said he did not
set the wire, but accidentally picked it up.—Fined 10s.
and eosts.
UNGASPOULICT TAKING tpLL.—Sarali Chaffey, of Od,
otiuthe was summoned for illegally taking toll train P.C.
Campbell—The defendant said the policeman was
dressed in private clothes, and she did not know he was
on duty. He was in a t-ap and had a wotnan with
him.—Ordered to pay the expenses.—Mr. Harbin said
that when a policeman presented a card, which showed
that he was on duty, she was bound to let him pass.
SrEALINd API IJIIBRELLL—Mary Ann Look, of
Martock, was eharged with stealing an umbrella, the
property of James Richards, of the same place, on the
12th of October. The complainant left the umbrella
in his cart, on Saturday night, and when lie went to
look for it the next morning, he found it was gone.
The defendant denied taking the umbrella from the
cart, and said she picked it up. Case remanded until
Friday.

STEALING A COAT.—John Lone, of Stoke, chimney
sweep, was charged with stealing a coat, the property
of John Heard, of Martock. The defendant did not
appear, and a warrant was issued for his apprehension.
DEWS* AND DISORDERLY,—WiIIiam Willa, a sawyer,
of Btoke-under-flatndon, was charged with being drunk
and disorderly on the 22nd October. The defendant
admitted the offence, and was fined ss. including costs.
BIRDS Or THE SAKS FEATHER.—JOhn Wilson and
Robert Brooks were charged with being drunk, and
fighting at Queen Camel, on the 4th of October. The
defendants pleaded guilty, but the case was dismissed,
on their promising to behave better in future.
THE DISTRESS IN LANCASHIRIL—A numerously at-
tended meeting of the operative glovers of this town
was held at the Townhall, on Monday evening, Mr. E.
Hamblin in the chair, for the purpose of sympathising
with the distressed operatives in Lancashire, and for
organizing • weekly subscription from all connected
With the trade; in helping to alleviate the distress
which at present exists. Resolutions in favour of the
projected subscription were proposed and seconded by
Messrs. J. Lewis, Wi Johnson, W. Brailey, G. Maid-
ment, 8.. Stephens, and J. Foot, and after votes of
thanks to the mayor for his kindness in granting the
use of the hall, and to the chairman for presiding, the
meeting was brought to a close by singing the National
Anthem.

THE DENTY ORPHANS.—The Colour-Sergeant of the
Yeovil Rifle Corps, on behalf of the committee who
were nominated by Captain Meesiter to set on foot a
subscription in order to raise a fund for the mainten-
ance end.stipport of these orphans, avail, himself of the
Telegram to return thanka for the geberotts manher in
which their appeal has beets responded to. Many of
the members of the corps, both non-commissioned offi-
cers and privates, have been indefatigable in their en-
deavours to carry out their generous captain's wishes,
and the result will be a lasting monument to their
honour. Tears of gratitude will be evoked from many
a brave Marine on learning that the orphan children of
their highly respected comrade are being so well cared
for, and let it serve to cement that good feeling which
so happily exists between the noble volunteers (Eng-
land's National Guard), and the other branches of Her
Majesty's servitics An effort will be made during the
ensqing week to gather in the stibscriptions promised
in ,the town and neighboarbOod, • Statement of Which
will appear in • future publication. It may not be
generally known that Captain Messiter has liberally
headed the list with a donation of £.5 Is. Other sums
have come to band, as under :—Captain Malet. Nether-
clay House, Taunton, Adjutant Second Battalion,
Somerset Volunteers, £2 28 • sth (Bridgwater Corps),
per Quarter-Master-Sergeant Bailey, £2 15s. 64. ; 11th,
(Stogurney), per Sergeant Trever, £4 is. Gd.; 10th
(Wells) per Quarter-Master-Sergeant Harty (for him-
self), 2s 6d, ; recruiting parties at Taunton and
Exeter. per Sergeant Hawkes, Royal Marines, £4. The
Colour-Sergeant has also to announce that a sum of £4
and upwards is forthcorqing from the Sherborne pope,
and other subtcriptions are being proceeded with in
different parts of the county. A Snbseription list is
slab in the Mande of the coinitianding officer of the
Royal Matinee tit Plymotith, the officer's and eergeafits
mess, the pay sergeants, the Canteen, the Royal
Naval Hospital, and even in the Tailor's Shop;
all of which will be acknowledged as the results come
to hand. It is gratifying to know that the children are
in charge of the deceased sergeant's own sister, Eliza
Adams' East Chinnock, who has always shown the
most affectionate regard towards them. Although in
humble circumstances she has taken to the eldest child
from its infancy, and has looked after the family with
all the care of a mother from the time they became
motherless, keeping them respectable, apd a credit to
the village in which they are reared. It is therefore
not surprising that the latest wish of the deceased Was
that the children should remain under her affectionate
care and guardianship. Colonel Holloway, C. 8., Com-
mandant of the Royal Marines, having expressed his
readiness to look after the children', welfare, has
been written to for a list of the anoscri'sers and patrons
to the Orphan Asylum at Stoke near Devonport, and
a circular will then be prepared and forwarded to all
soliciting their interest
aTd support in Bemiring for at
n lea one of the fens es, adthisaion thprein, The
public will be furnished from time to tirtiel with *hat:
ever progress has been made towards the attainment of
so desirable an object.—(Signed) GEORGIC CHAFFIN,
Colour•Sergeant, 16th S. R. V.
TER DIRTY STAT/C OF TRH STREETS AND ROADS.—
We have received numerous complaints in reference to
the disgusting state of,the streets, which, at some places,
are boot deep in mud. The pavements likewise are
covered with filth, which no one seems at all inclined to
clear. It is true that stones are being continually
placed in the road to repair it, but they are of so soft a
nature' , that in about two days after having been dello.
sited, they go to pieces, and the state of matters is
worse than before. The approach to the South Western
Station is very bad, and foot passengers have to mesa
the road, where the 'busses are continually running to
and fro. The same may also be said of the road to the
Great Western Station, the foot-path to which is in a
worse state than the road.

COUNTY COURTS. —The County Courts of Somerset
ere appointed to be holden as under in November :
Axbridgp, Wednusday 19; Briftwater,.,F4day 21 ;
Chard, Saturday 29; Cretekerne, Fiiday 28 ; Langport,
Wednesday 26; Taunton, Tuesday 25; Temple Cloud,
Monday 17; Wellington. Monday 24 ; Wells, Tuesday
18; Weston-super-Mare, Thursday 20; Williton, Satur-
day 22; Yeovil, Thursday 27.

PRUENTATION.—The teachers of the various Sun
day schools in this town on Tuesday presented the
Mayor, (W. &de, Esq.,) with a beautifully bound
Bible, the cost of which had been raised by subscrip-
tions among themselves. It will be remembered
that for two oonseeutive years our worthy Mayor
has liberally regaled all thn Syndarenhonl Children
with cake and tea at Raul Park. and thid predentd-
lion was subscribed for by the teachers to allow their
appreciation of Mr. Bide's generosity and kindness.
In oensequence of the indisposition of Mr. Bide the
presentation took place at his residence at Kingston,
but had his health permitted, the Bible was in-
tended to be presented to him at a tea meeting.
Mr. Swatridge and Mr. Curtis were appointed as a
deputation, and on Tuesday the presentation took
place, Mr. Swatridge reading the following
address I

To TH2 MAYOR OF VZOVIL, W. RIDE, t 24.
SID, —The generous support of Sunday-school institu-
tions, and especially the liberality and repeated acts of
kindness which you have shown to the teachers and Sun-
day scholars of this town, have filled their minds with
admiration and gratitude.
It would, Sir, be insensibility on our part; it would
be indifference to the principles by which we have been
actuated in organising these annual gatherings, if such
munificent co-operation on your part failed to produce
in us feelings of lively and lasting thankfulniqui.
We have these feelings, Sit) which we desire to ex-
preps to you; and as we Cab that such expression
should have some palpable form, we would respectfully
tendor for your acceptance this small testimonial, which
is • Bible, the book from which our instructions are
drawn, and because we know nothing more fitting on
such an occasion.
_ _

In asking your acceptance of this testimonial,we would
select from one of ita gilded pages the words in which
we can most appropriately convey our united prayers
for you and your.. "May the Lord bless you and keep
you;" "May the Lord cause his hoe to shine upon you,
and be gracious unto you." "The Lord lift up his
countenance upon you and give you peace."
Signed on behalf of the united body of Sunday-school
teachers in thin town,
SWATRIDtIE.
J. CURTIS.
Mr. Bide said that he wished the deputation to
convey to the teachers of the various schools him
thanks for the testimonial. It was wholly unex-
pected by him and SUM more than be deserved, and
if he had afforded the Sunday School children any
pleasure he had been amply repaid, and he did not
desire such a reward as the teachers had thought
proper to reward him with. He, however, deeply
valued the gift, and hilly appreciated the motives
which had prompted it. The bible was supplied by
Mr. Wippell, bookseller of this town, and is a very
handadme book, bound in morocco, with gilt edges,
and fastened by two clasps. On each aide of the book
are the initials W. B.' On a brans plate in the
centre of one of the covers is the following Inscrip-
tion: —" Presented to William Bide, Eaq.' by the
teachers of the Sunday Schools, Yeovil, October,
1862."

Pouca—William Crocker, junr., of this town,
was charged before F. Greenhorn, Iraq., at Mr.
Slade's office, on'the lst inst., with being in Dr. Gar-
land's stable-yard in Church-lane, early on that
morning for an unlawful purpose. —P.C. Flolwell
said that he was on duty, when about one o'clock on
Saturday morning he heard some one talking, and
soon after heard a shrill whistle givan. He went
into the stable-yard from whence he thought the
sound proceeded, and behind a door he found the
prisoner, whom he took into custody. The prisoner's
defence was that he had been to Chetnole for Dr.
Garland, and had only just returned, but the state
ment was untrue. The prisoner was discharged,
but cautioned if ever be was found in such i position
again he would be likely to get three months' im-
prisonment.
Towel COUNCIL Ernsonorr.—The election of coun-
cillors for this borough, consequent upon the re-
tirement of Messrs. Cox, Penny, Marden, and
Bodenharo, came off on Nov. Ist., and after all some
excitement was causexl by the affair. Aimed up.to.
the ehd of the week it was thought that the retiring
candidates would go into office without a contest,
but on Thursday a notice was posted at the Town-
hall to the effect that there were four new aspirants
for municipal honours, in the persons of Meows.
Milborne, Brutton, Hatinann, and Sharp, and on

Saturday stariiig pladards *ere freely posted about
the town, calling upon the electors to pull together,
and vote for Messrs. Brutton, Hannam, Penny, and
Marden. The result of the polling, however,
showed that the burgesses had determined in secur-
ing the re-election of the old candidates, " good
men and tried," and this they succeeded in doing,
with the exception of Mr. Joseph Penny, whose
place was supplied by Milborne ; but this, perhaps,
would not have been the case if Mr. Penny had re-
mained staunch to his colleagues, and not gone over
to the side of the opposition party. Mr. Brutton
declined the honour of standing for the election,
bat in spite of tbir announcement he had 40 votes
recorded for him. There was a large number of
votes given, and the following was the state of the
poll at four o'clock :--Mr. Cox, 226; Mr. Mil-
borne, it'n ; Mr. Dedenbam, 221; Mr. Marden, 216 ;
Mr. Penny, 160 j Mr. Sharp, 110; Mr. Hannam,
96 ; Mr. Brutton, 40.

CHARD. —COUNTY COURT. Monday, October 2£10.
Before Charles Saunders, Esq., judge. There were
about forty plaints entered, many of which were struck
out in oonsequene• of the non-attendance of the parties
concerned, and most of the others were devoid of pub-
tic interest. Robert Crawford, Esq., v. John Hunt.
This was an Adjourned case from last court.—His
Honor now decided that the cpunty court had no
jurisdiction. Bankruptcy.—Re Joseph Goaring.—This
was an adjourned meeting for the last examination and
order of discharge. The bankrupt and his solicitor did
not appear until after his Honor had vacated his seat,
the meeting was therefore adjourned until next court.
"WE CAN'T THINK HOW 'TIE DONE."—Some of the
Chard folks have been trying to solve this " mystery"
lately. There is a " deal of meaning" in the words
" how is it done." For our own part we can't tell how
"us done," but notwithstanding all this, people seem
to do it. Last Thursday a nuoibet of our young inha-
bitants who exhibit a certain amount of corporial dig-
nity were invited to a banquet, but we regret to state
that on account of the serious indisposition of their
"Meyer," the banquet was postponed. We have no
doubt but that the thing would have been "done" in
style but for this unforeseen occurrence.
TOWN COUNCIL. —The election of councilmen for the
borough of Chard, took place on Saturday, November
lat. The retiring members were: W. Doinmett, Req.;
J. Gifford, Req.,; Mr. T. H. Hughes, and Mr. W.
Cowan. Mr. Doinmet and Mr. Hughes were re-elected,
Mr. T. 11 Marshall and Mr. W. Catfonl, took the
plussiof Masers. Gifford and Cmwan.
WOO atm:qr.—On Friday the annual dinner given
to the tenants of the Right Hog., Lord Poolett was
held at the King's Head Inn. The dinner was first-
rate, and reflected great credit on the worthy host cud
hostess. Many of the tradesmen of the town were
present, and the company wee more numerous than on
any former occasion. W. W. Clarke, Esq.' presided,
and Mr. Sheppard occupied the vice-chair. The cloth
being removed the chairman in suitable language pro-
posed "The Health of the Queen," "The Prince of
Wales." " The Army. Navy, Volunteers, and Yeo-
manrv' " were next proposed, the chairman remarking
that he had a good army and navy, and a very efficient
hay of volttnteers, WA with all these he would defy
the Prenoh to invade (cheers,. He particularly wished
to mention the Ihninster troop of cavalry, who could
bout of a fine lot of men and horses. Mr. T. Davis,
Mr. S. W. Brown, and Mr. J. House ably responded.
The chairman next proposed "The Bishop and Clergy
of the Diocese," coupled with the name of the Rev.
Henry Thompson, vicar of Chard. The chairman next
proposed "The Health of Lord Poulett." This, he
said, was the toast of the evening, and he believed all
present would give it • hearty response. The tenants
present did not require him to give a dilate on his lord-
ship's good qualities. They knew them already, and lie
*at sure they agreed with him, when be said be was a
geed landlonel. (Cheers.), The Rev. H. Thompson
proposed "The Health of W. Salter, Esq.," Lord
Poulett's Steward. The tout was heartily re-
ceived. The rev, gentleman next proposed "The
Health of W. W. Clark, Esq., their chairman,"
Mr. Clarke acknowledged the oompliment, and before
sitting down proposed "Tha Health of Mr. Farmer,"
who he said was a thorough Englishman, a kind friend
to everyone and a good townsman. (Cheers.)—Mr.
Farmer briefly responded.—Several other toasts were
given and acknowledged, and the company separated at
a late hour, much gratified with the entertainment.

tiTOltreStlß-HAAIDEIC—Counr LEST. The
annual dinner in commemoration of the rent day of the
prince of Wales was Celebrated by the tenantry of His
Royal Flightless on Tuesday, at the New Inn, and Mr.
Taylof rtiOst liberally catered fot the occasion. Mr.
Thomas &Apia ucetipied the °halt, Itncl he usual loyal
and local healths were given and responded kr; and the
meeting was prolonged to rather a late hoar.

BATH.—Sarah Casely and Caroline Nicholls,
charged with attempted infanticide at Bath, have
been committed for trial. Nicholls, it will be re-
membered, was delivered of a child in the street,
and as soon as the infant waa born, easel), threw
it over some railings and both women ran away.

BRISTOL—LOCAL RAILWAY PROJECTIL—We
Onderetand,that, in a few days, the Port and Pier
Extension Railvray, proinated by the Great Wes.
tern Company, will be officially enfrogimed. It is
to connect, as we before remarked, Tettipki Meads
with the line sanctioned at llotwella Already op.
position is threatened, on account of the line cros.
sing the river and harbour, and we believe steps
will be taken in the Council to stop the measure.
Another extension, on the part of the Midland
Company, is to form a branch from Mangotsfield to
Bath. This was ~eed many years ago, and de-
feated by the Great °Stern Company. It is likely
to be opposed again; but, as thfi two companies
are now in a very different position to that they
then occupied, a different result may be fairly an.
ticipated. The Midland is now far more pros-
perous and far stronger, in every sense, then ever
its rival was in its palniiest days. It is, moreover,
at variance with the Great Western on the score of
gauge to the mouth of the river, and will probably
oppose the Port and Pier Extension, unless
provision i made for a mixed gauge in the new act
to be applied for next session,