The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1858-05-25 00:00:00

DORSET COUNTY EXPRESS

DORCHESTER, TUESDAY, MAY 26,1868.

HONESTE AUX) AI.

In the House of Commons on Monday, the
debate on Mr. CARDWELL'S motion was resumed.
On that day the resolution was opposed by Mr.
ROEBUCK, Mr. HARDY, Lord LOVAINE, Mr.
A. B. HOPE, Sir R. PEEL, and Mr. Wmirssins,
and supported by Sir C. WOOD, Lord Dux-
HEWN, Mr. BENG, Mr. ATHERTON, Lord
ELcuo, and Sir G. C. LEWIS. The debate was
then adjourned to Thursday, Sir C. NAPIER
having refused to make way for the resumption
of the debate on Tuesday by withdrawing a
notice of motion which he h+d given for that
day. On Tuesday Mr. W. WILLIAM'S motion
for making real property, impropriate tithes,
and the property of corporations pay the same
probate duty as that now payable on personal
property, was negatived on a division by 172 to
68. Mr. SHERIDAN obtained leave to bring in
a Bill to Regulate Insurance and Assurance
Institutions, and to arrange for their incorpora-
tion; and Mr. SLAN EY obtained leave to bring
in a Bill to enable grants of land to be made
near populous places as playgrounds for poor
children. Sir C. NAPIER moved that an address
be presented to her MAJESTY, praying for the
appointment of a commission to inquire into the
beet means of manning the navy. Admiral
DuNcomsz moved an amendment that a select
committee instead of a commission be appointed
for the purpose. After some discussion the
amendment was withdrawn and the motion
agreed to. The second reading of the Weights
and Measures Bill, moved by Mr. J. LOCKE,
was negatived by 92 to 84. On Wednesday,
being the Derby day, there was no sitting of
either House. On Thursday the adjourned
debate on Mr. CAsnwaLL's resolution was
resumed by Lord GODERICH, who supported the
motion, and was followed on the same side by
Mr. COLLIER, Capt. VIVIAN, Lord BURY, Mr.
LABOUCHERE, and Sir R. BETHELL ; while the
motion was opposed by Mr. BRIGHT, Sir. W.
FRASER, Mr. K. SEYMER, Sir A. ELTON, Mr.
GILPIN, and Sir JAMES GRAHAM. The debate
was then adjourned to Friday night, when
several members of the Liberal party appealed
to Mr. CARDWELL to withdraw his motion on
the ground of the altered circumstances since
the arrival of the despatches of that morning.
Lord PALmsasxoN also expressed his opinion
that the motion might be withdrawn. Mr.
CAanwELL said that he would place himself in
the hands of the House. Both sides of the
House concurring in the propriety of tbe with-
drawal, the motion was withdrawn, and the
great debate on the despatch which cost Lord
ELLEN BOROUGH his seat in the Cabinet was at
an end.

Tax great debate on the ELLIM.IBOROUGH despatch
has closed in an unexpected manner. It seems
an inglorious termination of one of the most
"keen encounters of the wits" which has come
off for many years; and we are not prepared to
say that the result is not precisely of that
character. It is singular that the DERBY Ad-
ministration, which has all along been twitted
with the want of a policy, should be suffered,
on the very first declaration of a policy for the
empire of India, after a hot contest, to ride off
triumphantly with the willing assent of the
House of Commons. Their Indian policy was
undoubtedly distinctly enunciated, and as dis-
tinctly opposed to the views of a large party in
the House. How does it happen, then, that we
have had a drawn battle? The House of Com-
mons will have to answer this question at no
very distant period, and in a manner which will
carry with it far more dignity, decision, and
practical utility than can possibly result from the
character of the late proceedings. The corres-
pondence between Lord CANNING and Sir JAMES
OUTRAM, which turned up near the last hour of
discussion, was made the ground for a halt, a
parley, and a cessation of hostilities. Sir JAMES,
said to be a great authority, urges reasons for
the adoption of a course of conciliation and con-
cession towards the rebels of Oude—the reasons
being, mainly, that unless the landowners of
Oude are restored to their ancient possessions
we shall have in that country a guerilla war,
which will cost the lives of thousands of Euro-
peans, and which in such a climate ought not to
be encountered. On the other hand, Lord
CANNING, with every desire to conform to such a
proposition, if it rested upon itself, WO/ no real
and pernitanent security but in the efilmOlete sub-
mission of the people of Oude as subjects,
and in a willing obedience to authority and the
laws. The people of Oude were in possession of
large territories and of certain rights, which,
after their submission were taken away from
them by the °fibers of the Government. They
then joined in the rebellion. His Lordship
argues that although their territory had been
ours only for a year, still it was a dangerous
example to put them, after they had taken up
arms against the British authority, in a better
position than they would have occupied had they
remained quiet. If the price of submission is to
be the ooncession to the people of Oude of
greater powers and more extensive territories
than those which they enjoyed previously to
their taking arms against us, how is it possible
to result the concision that this is neither
more nor less than to offer a premium for rebel-
lion throughout the whole of India? Are we
to review the past with reference to Oude? If
so, why not do the same in respect of the entire
country? Then what would become of India
as a possession of the British Crown? Looking
at the arguments of the Goviterrox-Gittoutel
and the antagonistic reasonings of Sir JAILED

OITTRAM, a great "difficulty" by common con-
sent has come to be raised as to the proper
course of proceeding.
And, singular to relate, all parties are at length
found to acquiesce in the existence of this mon-
strous difficulty, which serves to bridge over the
terrible gulf that lately divided so many atoms
of legislative genius. Really, the sense of the
House of Commons seems to be lost in the maze
of the late great debate, and the question to be
limited, after all, to very narrow and compre-
hensible limits. Doubtless, the House will re-
cover itself—sooner or later--ani reflect that,
when a question of policy is really before them,
they ought to do something better than throw
up their caps, shake hands, and go for a holiday.
In the meantime Lord CANNING gets a pat on
the back, with the hasty assurance from the
Government, transmitted by telegraph, that they
did not mean to hit him so hard, and that his
Lordship may rely upon their cordial support.
That is some comfort for the GovEENoit-
GENERAL of INDIA, at all events—some slight
amends, something congenial arising out of a
great Parliamentary conflict otherwise so remark-
ably abortive—so full of sound and fury signify-
ing nothing. But the "difficulty" which has
done so much for the present tranquillity of the
Legislature, remains to be dealt with; and that
happy time when the House may be itself again
can hardly be hoped for until it has passed
through a certain ordeal less compatible with
tranquillity and repose, perhaps, than productive
of security for our Indian empire and prompti-
tude and decision of legislative action.

DORCHESTER PITCHED CORN MARKET, Saturday.
—The supply of wheat at market to-day was short,
and a clearance was made at prices rather in favour
of the seller. Barley and oats in demand at full rates.

MONTHLY SALE OF STOCK-At Messrs. Baker
and Ensor's monthly sale, which took place in the
Fairfield on Saturday, there was a large supply of
superior fat beasts, for which the demand was from
10a. to 10s. 6d. per score. Mutton was in request
and, out of the wool, sold at 64d to 7d. per lb. 2.50
sheep were offered for sale. Of cow stock 88 were
on sale. A number of Alderneys were offered,
but none were sold owing to the high price asked.
During the afternoon a great many horses and ponies
were disposed of.

We understand the vacancy which has occurred in
the Town Council, owing to the lamented decease of
Mr. John Legg, jun., will have to be filled up within
ten days. The first candidate in the field is Mr.
Thomas Bennett, of High East-street.
On Wednesday the Dorchester troop of Queen's
own Yeomanry Cavalry underwent a preliminary
inspection at Maiden Castle. The regiment is to
assemble at Sherborne on Saturday.

The Enrolled Pensioners of this district were re-
viewed on Saturday at the barracks, after a week's
drill.

SPECIAL SERVICES FOR THE WORKING CLASSES.
—Oa Wednesday evening Christ Church was again
filled by an attentive congregation, many of whom
were in their working attire, and an impressive
sermon, on the Power of Faith, was preached by the
Rev. S. R. Capel, rector of Wareham. To•morrow
evening (Wednesday), we understand, the Hon.
and Rev. S. Wahlegrave, canon of Salisbury, will
preach at the same place of worship.

SABBATH OBMERVANCE.—Tbe Earl of Shaftesbury
has addressed the following letter to the 7'imee :
Sir,- The Primo Miniater, in the debate of the 14th,
stated that I had attended a ;olitioal meeting " on Sun-
day at Cambridge-house."
The motive was so manifest that I did not interrupt
him and contradict his assertion. . .

But so many anonymous writers, relying on the noble
lord's acouraey, have assailed mo, and are still mailing
me, that, to met their minds at ease, I request you to
allow nie to declare, through your columns, that I did
not attend any meeting on the Sunday to which he
alludes, or on any other Sunday, either at Cambridge-
house or elsewhere,
May 21.

Your obedient servant,
SHAFTESBURY.
DORCHESTER WORKING MEN'S MUTUAL Ix.
PROVEHENT SOClETY.—Yesterday (Whit Monday)
evening the Mutual Improvement Society in
this town held its annual soirée at the Town.
hall. This is the second reunion of the sort
which has taken place under the auspices of this
growing institution, and it passed off extremely
well. A goodly number of members and friends
mustered to do honour to the anniversary. The hall
was gaily trimmed with evergreens, mottoes, and
flags, and presented quite a festive appearance.
About 5 o'clock upwards of 100 persons sat down to
tea, which was well and bountifully served up by
Mr. Woolston, the confectioner of High-street.
After the repast the chair was taken by the Rev. W.
Barnes. who appropriately and gracefully opened the
proceedings. Several attractive musicalperformances
—glees, songs, &c. —were then given by some pro-
fessionals and amateurs, under the management of
Mr. Robinson, between which addresses were de-
livered by several friends of the society.

WHITSUNTIDE. —The annual holiday of Whitsun-
tide was observed yesterday in this town, and the
church bells rang out merry peals at intervals. The
South Western and Great Western Railway Companies
offered travellers an opportunity of visiting stations
along their lines by an extension of the return-
ticket system to a week, persons travelling, too, at
thereto of single fares.

NEW MAGISTRATES. —A special meeting of the
Bridport Town Council was held on Friday, when
resolutions in reply to the new Lord Chancellor's
letter, appointing S. S. Cory, E. Good, and C.
Whetham, Esqrs. as magistrates for that borough,
were passed to the effect that any addition to the
present borough magistracy is unnecessary.
BARON ROTHSCHILD. —ln the majority of 251 for
adding Baron Rothschild to the committee for draw.
ing up reasons for disagreeing with the Lords'
Amendments to the Oaths, there voted—Lord
Ashley, Mr. Campbell, Colonel Freestun, Mr. (1. G.
Glyn, Sir W. Hayter, Sergeant Kinglake, Mr. King.
lake, Right Hon. H. Labouchere, Mr. Nicoll, Mr. H.
D. Seymour, Mr. R. B. Sheridan, Col. Tynte, and
Mr. Wingfield. In the minority against the motion
were—Mr. Franklyn, Captain Joliffe, Mr. Miles,
Mr. Moody, Hon. W. B. Portman, and Mr. N.
Sturt.

LORD SHAFTESBURY'S MOTION.—Among the Con-
tents present on Friday night were—the Marquis of
Westminster, Earls of &heater, Shaftesbury, and
Cork. Lords Arundel, De Manley, Rivers, De Math,
hide. Proxies: Earl of Devon, Lord Portman.
Non-contents: Duke of Wellington, Earle Cardigan
and Lucan, Viscount Sidmouth, Lord Wynford.
Proxies: Marquis of Bath, Earl Poulett. The
Bishop of Bath and Wells paired for the motion,
with the Bishop of Oxford against; the Bishop of
Exeter paired against, with the Bishop of Hereford
for; and the Bishop of Salisbury paired against,
with Earl Ducie for.

The Earl and Countess of Shaftesbury, Mr. R. B.
Sheridan, M.P., Lord J. Russell, and others, dined
with Lord and Lady Palmerston on Saturday, at
Cambridge House. ?dr. Gerard Sturt, M.P., dined
with the Speaker at his 14th Parliamentary full-dress
dinner on Saturday. Mr. Miles, M.P., dined the
same day (Her Majesty's Birthday), with the Chan.
ceUor of the Exchequer. Mr. Ker Seymer and Mr.
A. Mills, dined with Lord Salisbury, President of
the Council. The Countess of Cork and Orrery,
Lady Rivers, the Rev. E. Nepean, and Edward
Rudge, Mr. Troyte Bullock, Colonels Freestun and
Tynte, M. P's., and others, were present at the Draw
lug-room.

The Earl of Ilchester was present, on Thursday
night last week, at the meeting of the Literary
Association of the Friends of Poland, and moved the
following resolution—" That it is expedient in the
present awakened and expectant state of European
opinion, not to relax our efforts to keep the Polish
question alive before the British Parliament and
public, particularly in connection with the prospects
of the neighbouring countries, Italy, Hungary, and
Roumania, and this not only on account of their
own intrinsic importance, but also for the sake of
the reaction they are calculated to produce on the
public mind of Poland; and further that it is
equally desirable not to weaken the impression of
British sympathy on the hearts of the Polish nation,
in whose wise and well considered policy of passive
resistance all Liberal Europe continues to see the
strongest foundation for the hope of a better future."

THE OUTRAGES ON WOMEN IN INDIA.—The
Bengal Hurkaru says, the question so much discussed
in England, of the reality of the horrors of torture
and mutilation said to have been perpetrated by the
mutineers and rebels has been the subject of much
discussion in India also. It is true that, though but
few living examples of ladies or children who have
suffered these cruelties have been seen by many in
Calcutta, instances of the kind have not been want-
ing. But too much weight has been attached to the
existence of living instances of cruel atrocity. The
proof of the crime does not depend on that fact.
Those unfortunate ladies who survived the horrors
to which they had been subjected would be the last
to come forward and bear unnecessary testimony
against the mutineers, while the reason that so few
are comparatively to be seen lies in the fact that in
nearly all cases of personal violence to English
women torture, mutilation, and other outrages were
the mere cruel preludes to murder. Very few, once
in their power, escaped with life to show in their
own persons the proofs of the cruel sufferings which
they had undergone.
COMMITTED TO DORCHESTER OAOL.—Atsizes.—Mary
Ann Hitohoock, child murder at Broadwinsor. To hard
labour.—Williain Flowers, deserting ship at Portland,
20 days- John Mader, damaging cups and glasses, at
Portland, 1 month; Hugh Inney, drunkenness at Wey-
mouth, 42 days, last 14 solitary; Edwin Scutt, poaching
at Cranborne, 2 months; John Ford, poaching at Ab-
botelmry, 2 months; Alexander Boott, assault at Sher.

borne, 6 weeks, and to find sureties; Adam Howland,
stealing timber at Chetnole, 1 week ; John Martin,
stealing leather and flax at Melconibe Regis, 2 months
Henry Robins, stealing eggs at Maiden Newton, 9
month.; Francis Edwards, emberslement at Shaftes-
bury, 2 month.; Elisabeth Barrow, stealing watch and
&sin at West Paisley, 2 month.; Amelia Curtis, steal-
ing trousers and shirt at Fordington, 2 months : biles
Leff, housebreaking at Loden, 2 months; Levi Troy,.
bridge, stealing underwood, 14 days : Stephen Stevens,
bastardy at Shillingstone, 1 calendar month ; James
Whettom, drunkenness on board the Blenheim, 21 day.;
Thomas Williams, stealing underwood, 6 weeks ;„William
Johnstone, assault at Beaminster, 1 calendar month;
Emily Clench, Bridget Norman, and Martha Cooiubs,
stealing wood at West Feeley, 21 days.