The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1862-10-21 00:00:00

ORDNANCE SURVEY OF THE COUNTY

OF DORSET.

That a good Ordnance map of the County of
Dorset, on a scale of 27 inches to the mile, or 1 in
2,500, would be a valuable acquisition to the landed
proprietary,everyone, no doubt, is willing to admit;
but there are few, perhaps, who haVe considered the
subject sufficiently to look upon such a work as a
great boon to a county generally. Such, however,
is the fact. The maps got up from the Ordnance
Surveys, now being carried out in various parts Of
the country, and which will be continued till the
whole of the counties are completed, embrace every
particular that can possibly be desired in a work of
this kind. They show not only every road, bye•
lane, and river, but every hedge, fence, and water
course running through the land, with th correct
area of every enclosure. These maps, then, are
most valuable, not only to the proprietors o
estates, but for all county or parochial purposes, an
even to the farmers themselves. Where is there a
farmer,for example,but would not gladly give half•a•
crown for a sheet of the Ordnance map, containing
his farm, showing the position of his fields with the
land adjoining, and, giving a correct measurement
of every separate enclosure? The more these fact
are looked at, the more will the work find favour
with the public generally. We said that it i
intended the Ordnance survey shall extend over the
whole of England. But the whole cannot be done
at once. Some particular county must be left till
last, and the finishing stroke to the work will not,
perhaps,be given till soma ten or fifteen years hence
Those who are most pressing will,perhaps, be served
first ; and we therefore hail with pleasure the fact
that the Magistrates of Dorset, in the course of their
deliberations on county matters at the Shirehall,
on Tuesday last, resolved to act 'upon the hint we
threw out a fortnight since, to apply at once to the
Home Secretary, now that a few of the parishes in
the immediate neighbourhood of Weymouth are
being surveyed and mapped for Governmental -
poses, to extend the Survey over the whole of the
County of Dorset. Mr. Farrar, in bringing the
subject before the notice of the Bench, justly
remarked that an enlarged and correct map of the
county was most desirable. The question could net
have been placed in better hands than those of '
Earl Shaftesbury, the Lord Lieutenant of the
County, and Lord Portman, the chairman of the
court of Quarter Sessions. Their Lordships, we feel
convinced, will use their best endeavours in the
matter, and the Home Secretary will have to show
a strong case if the boon these noblemen ask is not
at once given.

DORCHESTER.—PercueD CORN Meastr, Sa-
turday, Oct. 18.—We had a small attendance at our ,
market to-day, and the general tone of the trade
was dull. The show of samples was small, and the ,
condition bad. Wheat made £l2 per load ; barley,
368. per qr. ; oats, 24e. 6d. ; and as these were
about the top prices, we report them in favour of
the buyer.
DISEASED CATTLE IN THE WEST WARD MEADOW.
—We are sorry to hear that there are symptoms of
the tongue disease among the stock in the common
meadow, and we advise our friends who have rights
of pasture to attend to the removal of their beasts.
THE CORPORATION—On Sunday last the Mayor
and Town Council attended divine service at St.
George's Church, East Fordington. There were
present :—The Mayor (J. Galpin, Esq.), Alderman
Curme and Councillors Andrews, Stanton, Lock,
Aldridge, Bennett, Bishop, Frond, and the Town
Clerk. The day was very wet, and the official
robes were found to be more efficient in keeping out
the rain than the dress of our noble Volunteers ; for
the former were able to return from church in pro-
cession, while the latter were led by their gallant
Captain to seek shelter in the Corn Exchange.
MR. T. Exson's REPOSITOT SALE, Oct. 18.—Thu
safe wet held once more in the mud ditch, called the
"fair leld," which was so dirty that we could not
get round to report upon the quality of the stook,
but we are informed the quantity as well as quality
was good, and that prices generally were • shade
dearer. We trust that the new auction mart will
non be finished, which, judging from the style of
building and complete arrangement of sheds and
selling pens, with spacious rooting to shelter per.
chasers, will be a great accommodation to both
buyer and seller. At the afternoon sale there was
a large puinber of useful hacks, and old and young
cart horses. Those for riding and driving purposes
were a dull trade, but the team and roadsters fetched
high prices, and were nearly all sold.
CONVIVIAL GATHERING.—On Thursday ISA the '
employ6a of the Dorset County Express and Telegram
Office, were most hospitably entertained by the
proprietor, at the Mail Coach Inn. The room
was moat tastefully decorated with flowers, and the
tables displayed a goodly show of the best provisions
for the inner man, which did great credit to the
cuisine of mine host Pinkie. The chair was taken by ,
W. Manfield, jun., Esq., supported by Messrs T.
Eneor and Davis, and the vice-chair was occupied by
Mr. Brooks. About 30 sat down to partake of the
good cheer, and right heartily did they enjoy them-
selves. The usual loyal and patriotic toasts were
given and responded to, and song and sentiment
passed round, the evening being spent in a very
convivial manner. The Dorset County Express hay-
ing now weathered seven yearn, and passed through
its period of infancy, we are glad to state has proved
itself worthy of the position its originator designed
it should occury--namely, the exponent of those
enlightened views which are the watchword of the
great liberal party—Free trade, religions toleration,
civil and equal rights to all, and the general advance-
ment of the people in education and social position.
With these objects in view, it is satisfactory to
know that its success, and that of its younger con-
temporary, the Telegram, has been even more than
its most sanguine supporters expected. Both organs
have had much to contend against, but having thus
far been successful, nothing will be wanting on the
part of all engaged to render them yet more attrac-
tive and worthy the support of all classes in this and
the neighbouring counties.
A New REMEDY roil THE SMALLPDX.—The
Saracenia purpurea, or lndiazi cup, a native plant
of Nova Scotia, which was mentioned some time ago
118 being the specific used by the Indians against tbe
smallpox, bids fair to realize the expectations enter-
tained by medical men of its efficacy. In a letter
addressed to the American Medical Times, Dr.
Frederic W. Morris, President-Physician of the
Halifax Visiting Dispensary, states that this Sara-
cenia, a paveraceous plant, will cure smallpox in all
forms within 12 hours after the patient has taken the
decoction. " However alarming and numerous the
eruptions," he says, "or confluent and frightful they
may be, the peculiar action of the medicine is such
that very seldom is a scar left to tell the story of the
disease. If either vaccine or varilous matter is
washed with the infusion of the Saracenia they are
deprived of their contagious properties. go mild is
the medicine to the taste that it may be largely
mixed with tea and coffee, and given to connois-
seurs in these beverages to drink, without being
aware of the admixture. The medicine has been
successfully tried in the hospitals of Nova Scotia,
, and its use will be continued.'

COUNTYIIROSPITAL. —The Rev. J. Fisher, the
Rev. T. A. Faulkner, and the Rev. J. G. Davis,
preached sermons at Trinity church on Sunday last,
in behalf of the funds of the Dorset County Hospital.
The extreme wetness of the weather prevented many
from attending who would otherwise have been
present, but the collections were larger than might
have been anticipated under the circumstances.
COUNT LIXT.—The annual Court Lest einner of
the borough of Dorchester was this year held at the
White Hart Inn, on Friday evening last. There
were 34 sat down to the good things provided by
hitiff4bVlttiPitts for the oussion. The Asir was
taken by Mr. Slade, In the ti11t.6116 tly Mr.
Drake, cod among the company were six mirinhitrs
.bf the rotret (i'imitaeil, CIL I—The Mayor, od
Mom. Audtbickßillittpi /tit:Atli bait, 14 Vrt

Aldridge. The usual loyal and patriotic toasts wore
drunk, and during the evening the health of Mr.
and Mrs. Petts was given iu a highly complimen-
tary manner. The chairman stated, and the state-
ment received rapturous applause, that never within
the memory of ally of the members of that court,
had so excellent A spread been placed before them.
Mr. Petts acknowledged the compliment in a
modest and appropriate speech, assuring the company
that although it was the first time some of them had
paid him a visit, he hoped it would not be the last.
The song and the toast passed merrily round, and
1 the compauy did not separate till after " The wee
: hours ayant the noon" had made their appearance.
Altogether everybody said—and what everybody
says must be true—that the Court Lest feast this
year was one of the best ever known.
3RD DORSET RIFLILS. —On Sunday last the
members of this corps assembled in the South Walks,
and after the usual inspection, marched to St.
Peter's Church, under the command of Captain
Kindersley, and headed by their baud. The weather
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chaplain to the corps, read the prayers, and after-
wards preached an excellent practical sermon, on
The duties of soldiers not incompatible with
religion," taking his text from the 31st verse of the
10th chapter of the Acts : " Cornelius, thy prayer
is heard, and thine alms are had in remembrance in
the sight of God." The rev, gentleman contrasted
the conquest achieved by the power of the carnal
sword and those which were gained by the apostles
of Christ, as recorded in the Acts. The Apostles at
first confined their mission to the favoured people of
God, but in this narrative we read of the great
mystery of divine mercy—the call of the nations.
The Almighty bath his servants in all places,
and in all conditions, even those where we
we should least expect to find them. Cornelius was
• devout and benevolent man. To fear God and
honour the king have more than a local connection
in scripture—they are virtues, and duties inseparable;
and they who attempt to separate them are possessed
of neither. The profession of arms has been thought
by many prejudiced persons unfavourable to the
cause of religion, but if there be any one to whom
religion is more necessary at all times, the soldier or
sailor is that person. David felt this and said "my
life is always in his hand." ' Per the encouragement
and confirmation of those among us who have so
readily come forward in defence of their Queen and
country, we find in St. John's answer to the soldiers,
that their office and employment is not incompatible
with religion ; it is hat condemned but regulated;
they are not bidden to cast away their arms, abandon
war, and appear no more as military men in the
field ; but to manage their employment mercifully.
To make war lawful there is required a lawful
authority, a righteous cause, an honourable
intention, and a just and righteous manner of
carrying it on, without vanity and ostentation,
without cruelty and oppression. Courage and
compassion adorn the true soldier, while cowardice
and cruelty are the inseparable marks of the lawless
oppressor. There is no natural or necessary con-
nexion between irreligion and the profession of
arms. After dwelling on the chief points in the
character of Cornelius, the rev, gentleman concluded
his discourse by the following remarks :—ln what-
ever degree or station of life we are, whatever our
calling or profession, it is the practice of virtue,
and observation of God's commands which alone
can carry us through this world with credit
and reputation. By this alone shall we obtain those
spiritual blessings which are the inseparable atten-
dants, the never-failing rewards of religious obe-
dience. As a church, as a nation, the great blessings
we have received are so many additional calls upon
us for thankfulness to God. The number is com-
paratively small of those who aro enabled to promote
the interests of their country by the exercise of
great talents and extensive labours of usefulness.
But the character of no one, however humble to
the eye of man his place may seem, is or can be
without effect upon the morals and happiness of a
people. May God inspire you all with a lively sense
of your respective duties that you may fulfil them
to His honour and glory, to the edification of your
neighbour, and the eternal salvation of your own '
souls. At the conclusion of the service the rain de-
scended in torrents, and each rifleman had to seek
shelter as beet he could. Perhaps we may be par-
doned for expressing our thoughts upon the occasion,
" Stand not upon the order of going but go at
once."

Coutrry Ptcrrr SESSIONS, Saturday.—Before Capt.
Kinder.ley, G. T. Bullock, R. Eliot, and E. W.
Williams, alga
TOLPUDDLIC.—CharIes Daniel, a labourer, was
summoned by Mr. James Crane, yeoman, for stealing
four apples, valued at • penny, on the 4th of
October.—John Legg, a man working for Mr. Crane,
said he lived at To 'puddle, and on Saturday last,
about two o'clock, he saw the defendant in hts
maater's orchard. Witness ordered him out of the
place, but he would not go, and jicked up apples,
and put them in his "smock." The defendant said
he saw some boys in the orchard picking up apples,
and thought he could do the same.—Fined ss.
Costa remitted. _

PIDDLITOWN.—JAIDeII read WES summoned for
trespassing in pursuit of conies, on land in the occu-
pation of Mr. Matthew Pan], on the 11th of October.
—Henry Butler, a keeper in the employ of Capt.
Brymer, of Piddletown, said: On Friday, the 10th
of October, he was on a piece of ground called
'Coombs' Down," which was the.property of Capt.
Brymer, but in the occupation of Mr. Paul. Whilst
there he heard a noise, and he went and found a
rabbit in a trap. The next morning he
returned to the same field and hid himself, when he
saw the defendant come to the trap between five
and Six o'clock in the morning, and carry away the
rabbit. When he saw witness he ran away towards
Islington Wood. Witness called to his son, wha
was with him, and he ran after the defendant and
caught him. Close to the spot where the defendant
got over the fences, witness saw him pick up two
rabbits, one of which had been trapped, and the
other snared. The trap in which the rabbit WAS
caught was the property of Mr. Brymer, and was lost
on the previous night.—The defendant's defenoe was,
"That that was the first time he had ever been
caught."—Fined 10s. amd costa.
CHARTAIIISTER. William Willis was summoned
by Superintendent Hunderwood for leaving a wagon
in the highway at Charminster, without any person in
charge, for an unnecessary period, on the 2.lrd of
September.—The defendant did not appear, but his
brother, John Willis, said he was unable to come as
he had a bad foot.—P.C, Bishop said : 'On the day in
question he was on duty at Charminster when he
saw three wagons filled with brick and stone' drawn
by seven horses. They were left in the road, and
no one was in in charge of them, and they remained
for about an hour. Witness saw the defendant
come and take charge of one of the wagons, when he
told defendant he should summon him.—Fined 10s.
and costa.—Thoinas Jeans was mulcted in the same
penalty for a similar offence, and the evidence was
as conclusive as in the previous case.

MARTI NfiTOWN. —Joseph Gifford WAS charged with
being drunk and disorderly at Martinotown, on the
3rd of October.—P.C. Harris said that about five 1
o'clock on the day in question he was on duty at
Biartinstown at the time a ploughing match was
taking place. The defendant was in the field
creating • disturbance, and fighting. The officer
separated the parties after some difficulty, and
ordered the defendant out of the field. - The
defendant admitted the offence, and was fined 55.,
and allowed a week for payment.
Dzwusg. Robert Galion, Eli Brown, and
Emmanuel Adams, the two former of whom did not
appear, were charged with creating a breach of the
peace at Dewlish, on Saturday, the 11th of October.
- -David Drake, landlord of the Royal Oak Inn,
said that on Saturday morning last, about 8 o'clock,
Adams was in his house with a stick in his hand,
which he made use of pretty freely. The people
that were in his house came to witness, and asked
him to take away the stick from the defendant. He
aPked him for the stick, but he would not give it up,
and witness then took it away from him, but defend-
ant got it again, and afterwards lost it. In the
scuffle witness's shirt was torn, and he was thrown
to the ground. He then sent for the parish con-
stable.—John Hann, parish constable of Dewlish,
stated that the defendant used very threatening
language towards him.—The defendant was bound
over in his own recognizance in £lO to keep the peace
for six months.

COMMITTED TO THE DORCHESTER GAOL.—A /size :
Thomas Andrews, night poaching (armed) at Wool.
Hard Labour: John Conroy, vagrancy at Brad-
ford Peverell, 3 calendar months ; Lousia Yetman,
misbehaviour at Shaftesbury Union, 21 days; Joseph
Benbow, assault on police at Weymouth, 1 calendar
month ; Francis Pike, leaving family chargeable at
Pimperne, 1 calendar month ; James Loader,
leaving family chargeable at Wimborne, 2 calendar
months; George Phillips, assault on police at
Stunuinster, 2 calendar months ; James Morgan,
vagrancy at Dewliab, 1 calendar month ; William
Jones, vagrancy at Sherborne, 1 calendar month;
Sarah Russell, vagrancy at Weymouth, 2 calen-
dar months; Charles Andrews, poaching at
Cranbonie, 1 calendar month ; James Turner, poach-
ing at Tarrant Gunville, 2 calendar months ; John
Foan, stealing a dead rabbit at Rampisham, 7 days;
James Simpkins, stealing a pair of boots at Wey-
mouth, 2 calendar months.

WEYMOUTH. —A Ronan VOYAGE. —The Cyg-
nus, Channel Island's imcket,which left Jersey early
on Sunday morning, did not arrive at Weymouth
till six o'clock on Monday morning. The voyage
was one of the roughest ever known. The captain
stated that he never saw the water in the channel so
rough before. While the ship was in the trough of
the sea the waves appeared to stand almost perpen-
dicularly above their heads, to the height of from 30
to 50 feet, threatening every moment to engulph
them in the briny deep. Few that were on board
expected to visit terra firma again alive, and we can
well conceive how heartily they welcomed old Wey-
mouth as they placed their feet on the quay wall,
dripping as they were with the salt water which they
for hours had been drenched. Altogether it was
the longest and one of the most periloill voyages
any ot the channel steamers bra ever made.
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McKenzie, Lady Price, Mr. Broadway, Mr. Hardy,
Mr. and Mrs. Stilwell, Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Grant,
Mr. Fothergill, Kr. Wilby, Mrs. Morriss, Mies. Monies.
Royal Hotel: Mr. and Mr.. Curse, Major-General
Idattliie, Capt. Long. Mr) Sparkes, General Hewitt, Mr.
and Mrs. Berea, Misses Barett (2), Capt. Fearnely,
Mr. and Mrs. Piper, Capt. Clement, Lieut. Coomsey,
Mr. Grant, Mr. G. Andrews, Mr. and Miss Brockliardt,
Rev.—Groorne, Mr. E. Groome, Mr. and Mrs. Shaw
and Miss Whitford, Mr. Basket, Mr. G. Baskett, Mr
T. Bury, Capt. and Mrs. Moore, Mr. and Mrs ItraA,
Mr. It. Scott, Colonel Weston, Mr., Mn., sad Mi..
Keleall, Mr. Foster.
()teamster Hotel: Mr. H. Ken Seymer, M.P., Mee,
Seymer, Miss Seyiner, Capt. the Hon. S. T. Carnegie„
C. 8., Sir John Heaketh Lethbridge, Bart., Lady
Lethbridge, Mr. Walter Lethbridge, Major-Generaf
Cleveland, R.A., Dr. Miller, Mr. and Mrs. Maskelyne,
Burdon Hotel: Earl and Countess Shaftesbury, Lord
and Lady Ashley,thronis Degalis,Lady Victoria Ashley,
Lady Constance Ashley, Lssly Edith Ashley, mi.
Browne, Mr. and Mrs. Campbell Wyndham M
Berners, Mr. and Mrs. Fitzpatrick, Miss Fitzt:striek
Mr. and Mrs. Gibson, Capt. and Mrs. Law, me.
Gabourel, Mrs. and Mies Gabourel, Master Galionrei,
Mr. and Lady Gore Langton, Mr. and Mrs. J. Henn-
ing. Mrs. Baslon, Mr. and Mrs. Beaker, Miss. &take*
Miss C. Booker, Mr. Semple, Capt. Mabony, Mr. A..
May, Mrs. and Miss Fitzgerald Mr. Ewart, Mr. and
Mrs. Vanburgh, Capt. Thornburg, Mr. Ellis, Mr. and
Mrs. Filliter, Major Mercer, Capt. Sinclafr.
STU R M INSTER NEW TON. —On 'Wednesday
last the annual Court Lest of the Right lion. Lard Pitt
Rivers was held at the Swan Hotel, when tbs real
routine of business was gone through by the jury and
other officers before the respected representative of
Lord Rivers, —R. R. Harvey, RN, At the cos-
elusion of business the party dined together in the
large room, where ample justice was dorm to the
good things hid before them by Mrs. Collins, the
landlady.
The office of organist of St. Mary's has pasted
from R. Roberts, Esq., late of the National Pro.
vincial Bank, to W. Colbourne, Req., of ths
Dorsetehire Bank.
We are pleased to notice that the indefatigable
landlord of the White Hart Hotel, Mr. E. Tapper,
has set the lethargic inhabitant* of Sturrainater
Newton a good example, by taking the initiative ia
placing • noble lamp before his hones for the conve-
nience of the public. We hope that other tradesmenott
suitable place., will not be backward in doing As
same, thus giving to our dull town a more pleasing
appearance during the coming winter.
A very interesting and able lecture was delivered
at the Temperance-hall on the advantages and claims
of Temperance, and the degrading influences of the
drinking customs. The lecture was characterized
by considerable powers of delineation of character,
&c., and was enthusiastically cheered. Several
pleasing melodies were sung, and a few names were
added to the pledge book.
BLANDFORD. LANCASHIME DISTRESS—We.
are pleased to hear that a beginning has been made
In this town to obtiiin subscriptions for the relief of
the poor starving people In Lancashire. Mr.
Robinson, master of the British Sofaool, provided
nine of his senior scholars with sollecting eards on
Tuesday ; and the following is the amoant ooilected
Elizabeth Corner, Is. 7d. ; Harriet Payne, 3a. M,;
Catherine Wheeler, Is. 7d. ; Lowrie Meader, 3s. Id. ;
Frederick Dowding, Ss.; Henry Trim la 54;
Alfred Norman, 2s. 64.; Harry Harfoot, 3.. 44.; and,
John Holdsworth, 3s. Id. Total £1 7s. sd.
most earnestly hoped that otters will do what lays
in their power for the poor cotton spinners, and that
they will pray that the industrials, hands may soon
have abundant work.
CORFE CASTLE.—A pack of harriers—lately
introduced to the Isle of Purbeck; the property of
the Earl of Eldon, Encombe House—met on Friday
last on the Mordou estate. The dogs were irs
charge of Mr. Candy, his lordship's head piny
keeper, accompanied by several gentlemen, candt,
dates for a days excellent sport, and certainly they
had nothing against which to complain, for having
started poor "punt," a spirited run ensue&
During the day some daring leaps were taken by
Sergeant Johnson, of the 2nd Dorset Rifle
teers, and Mr. H. J. Vye. We trust we may
have many more such days sport in the bile ef
' Purbeck during the present season.
WA REH AM. —M RS. JOHNSON'S OPINION OE
THE CORPORATION OP WAREHAM.—A correspondent
writes :—ln one of your numbers, not long since,
a paragraph appeared holding out a probability of
our having some meat* on the verdant walls which
surround Wareham. It seemed to pass by, and
would have been almost forgotten by myself had I
not been an involuntary listener to a dialogue on the
subject. Perambulating my garden I was attracted.
by the following conversation between Mr. and Mrs..
, yes, call them Johnson. I must
first tell you that Mr. Johnson is one
of that class who tacitly consents to almost
every remark his better-half may make. Mrs. J.
was thus addressing her husband :—Well, Johnson,
when are we to have the seats on the wall I don't
know, I have heard nothing on the subject. Mrs.
J.—Just like the people here! talk and talk, and do
nothing. Why was anything said about it if Mew
didn't intend to have the seats—but what can pits
expect here? Mr. J. —1 dare say the person wire
proposed it fully intended having them, butt
perhaps be could see get subscriptions enough,.
and being one of the common council he did
not like to undertake it alone. Mrs. J.—l have no
patience with your arguments; common council you
call them do you? I call them uncommon council,
very uncommon ! You never hear of their doing as
they do in places where I have been. Just look st
that dear place—Weymouth; don't the COMM:OU
council give their opinions on any subject brought
forward? Don't they propose and carry things far
the public good without fear of offending a lot of old
people strutting about with rabbit'. fur round their
necks. Don't they do so? What do you say
You can't tell. You can't tell, and you know I ant
right. Haven't I heard you say you wish the coun-
cil would act more independent—more like men
ought to do, for the good of the town! Haven't
heard you say thin? You know I have. Haven't I
seen you laugh at the absurdity of this nncommots
lot being called together once a year to feed with
these grandees, and then be sent back like a lot of
school boys till they are called up again? What!
You don't remember? You can remember if you
please; but it will be a long time before this will be
altered. Don't I wish I were a man, and could get
in with this uncommon lot ! What do you say? do
be quiet? I shan't be quiet. I shan't lhord my
tongue. Yes, I know very well I am going away
from the subject. We began about the seats, and I
repeat if my friend could not get the seats, he ought
to have said so plainly. Who did you say wished to be
a churchwarden? Why didn't he offer himself
publicly, and then we should see if we are to be
walked over so easily. lam sure we want alteration—
here too. One thing is certain, if the churchwardens
don't have some railings put in front of the gallery,.
I'm sure there will be an accident, Only see how
some of the old ladies reach over to see the different
dresses the people have on. I'm sure I rally ex-
pected to see one old lady tumble over upon the
people the other Sunday. I wouldn't sit under the
gallery—No, indeed I wouldn't! If they want to
see the fashions in church, why don't the church-
wardens have all the new bonnets and
shawls collected and carried into the vestry-
room, and give notice of their being open
for inspection for half en hour after church-6mm
Much better do this than frighten people out of their
senses. What ? You don't care anything about it.
Ha! I suppose you don't. Just like your selfish,
careless --- At this moment a little girl came
up the path with a bandbox, upon opening which a.
new bonnet was displayed to Mr. Johnson's view..
This he admired, and hearing whence it came, he
observed : I may as well call and pay for it. Mn.
J. exclaimed, will you? You are a clean, delight-
ful fellow. The conversation here ended; but
thought I heard something like an exchange of
kismet. —JONES.

AMERICA.—Gaawr BATTLE AT CORINTH.—Two.
DAYS FIGHTLIDI.--DIFEAT OF TES CONFSDZRATIS.
—Twit 80IITISSRS SINATS AND MR. LINCOLN. —The
most important war news from America was brought
by the Scotia on Friday. The Confederates under
Generals Price and Vandon, supposed to number
40,000, attacked Federal General Rosencranz on
the 3rd just, at Corinth, Mississippi. The fighting
lasted two dabs, and General Rosencranz officially
reporta that the Confederates were repulsed with
great slaughter. It is said they left their wounded
on the field, and that the loss on both sides was
heavy. The Federals suffered greatly in lows of
officers, but nothing, it is said, in comparison with
the Confederates. Latest reports state that 700
Confederate prisoners were captured, and that
those who escaped could take nothing with them
but their mall arms.—lt is reported that the
Federals were threatening and advancing upon
Richmond, in the direction of Fredericksburg, and
that the Confederate army was falling back upon
I the Southern capital. It is said that , the Con-
federates bad evacuated Frankfort, Kentucky;
that an engagement had taken place at Neutonia,
I Missouri ; that the Confederates broke after • few
hours' fighting, and fled ; but that they were concen-
trating other forces beyond Neutonia, and that the
Federals were advancing to renew the engagement.
A majority of the Confederate Senate had reported
resolutions to the effect that after the let of January
next all Federal commissioned and non-conuni,sioned
offieers captured shall be kept at hard labour
until the termination of the war, or until the
repeal of Lincoln's emancipation proclamatinn. Thom
who command Degrees, or who have trained them, or
who pretend to free them under the proclamation are,
if captured, to suffer death. The minority was ie
favour of raising the Black Flag. An enthusiastic
Republican meeting at Brooklyn bad passed strong
resolutions, endorsing Lincoln's proclamation, and
imploring the Government to accept the services of
General Garibaldi ! Mr. Cassius Clay made a speech
denunciatory of England, and professing profound
admiration for France and Russia. It is stated that the
,recent mercantile dvices received in London from
New York, show that considerable apprehension pre
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veiled among some of the most respectable merchants
with regard to the possibility of political convulsion'
from the approaching trial of electoral strength be-
tween the Republican and Democratic parties.