The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1862-03-11 00:00:00

FRAUDULNNTLY OBTAINING MONET.

John Harris, alias Smith, 40, and Edward Hawkins,
alias Harrison, 52, hatter, were charged with obtaining
money by false pretences, of the Rev. Richard Waldy,
of A ffpnddle, the Rev. Owes Luttrell Manse!, of Church
Knowle, and the Rev. Nathaniel Bond, stating that
they had lately sustained the loss of three horses by
"glanders," mid producing a forged certificate of the
alleged loss. The prisoner Harris pleaded guilty, but
Hawkins pleaded not guilty.—Mr. nooks prosecuted.—
The Bee. S. L. Nash, vicar of Tolpuddle and others,
whose names appeared on the begging petition, denied
that the signatures were their own, or written with their
consent. Several other witnesses were also called to
prove that they were induced to give tAie prisoners
money in consequence of the alleged certificate of the
clergyman and churchwardens of Tolpuddle.—The pri-
soners were each sentenced to sis months' hard labour.

STSALING FOWLS
Thomas Ernes, 30, Edward Budge, 34, and James
Gaipin, 31, were charged with stealing nine fowls, the
property of William Gale, at Toiler Porcornm, on the
15th January. Mr. Omens prosecuted. The case was
fully reported in this journal at the time, and the
evidence eonnequeatly median be ZePteta'Ai It will

be recollected that two of silie prisoners were seen
on the night of the robbMl going in the direetion
of prosecutor's house, and aftervettrds the prisoners
were apprehended. Their &pits Abed vie fuotiparimiin
the yard whence the fowls wen stolen, Th) prisoner
Budge assisted them afterwprds in try Pig to ispose of
the fowls, but he bronghils Mr. (Inefrge hard,„ a
publican at Bradpole, to show that he was lodging at
hie house on the night of the robbery. The jury found
Budge guilty of receiving, knowing the fowls to
to have been stolen. The other two prisoners were found
guilty of receiving. Chapin was abo farther charged
with having previously suffered four years penal servi-
tude, and Symms had been previously consictud 01
felony. The Judge in passing sentence aa he Paw 00
difference between the prisoners it; resp4ct ,ef moral
guilt. They were each sentenced to 11ee 'Enontris'
hard labour.

The Grand Jury ignored the bill against Luke
Saville, a soldier of the 49th Regiment, for an un-
natural crime with a calf at Weymouth, on sth August.

The buitineer of -the Mattel= brottgtititra
about 4 o'clock.

DORCHESTER.—We would heartily recommend
our friends and reactors to -pay a visit to Mr. PatcPl
library, County House, Dorchester, to inspect
T, H. Maguire's Grand Historical Picture of
"Cromwell Refusing the Crown of England," which
will he on view from Tuesday, March 11th, until
Saturday, the 16th, The Crilioaarait ia A Grand
Historical Picture," and 'revery am' /should see
it."

DORSET COUNTY RIFLE A SSOCIATION.- The
annual meeting of the Dorset County Rifle Associa-
tion was held on Thursday last. There were pre-
sent Colonel G. P. Manse!, Captain Ferrer, Captain
Templer, Captain Sindendey, Captain Falwasser,
'J. Floyer, Esq., J. F. Hodges, Eaq., Mr. J. F.
Hodges jun. Lieutenant Lacey, Lieutenant
Welsfo; '
d, and W. H. Atkinaon, Esq. Colonel
Mansel occupied the chair, and addressed the 'fleet-
ing at some length and called on the Hon. Sec. to
read the report, which has already appeared in our
columns. Colonel Mansel moved. and Captain
Templer seconded, and it ryas carried Unanimously
that the report be received and adopted.-Mr.
Ferrer then addressed the meeting on the observa-
tions of an anonymous writer in the Dorset
Chronicle reflecting on the conduct of the
Council of the Association; disavowing any
claim such parties might think they had
to bo answered. Charles Gyrter •Barrett, Esq.,
was elected menthesi of filo ConnciL' John Francis
Hodges, Esq., of Dortheeter, and R. F. Eliot, Esq.,
of Weymouth, were appointed auditors of the
'association, and a unanimous vote of thanks WM
accorded to the gallant chairman for his exertion
on behalf of the associations and for his coquet in
the chair. Col. Maneel briefly returned than's, end
the meeting separated.
COUNTY COVET, March 4.-Before E. Everett,
Esq.-The number of plaints entered was 81, ,of
labia' only 18 came before the court for adjudication.
-Masters v. Ironsides.-This was a claim for £5 6s.
for rent. -Mr. Fear 904, eorbeholf of Masters, to
amend the plaint, by substituting £2 9s. 6d. for the
£5 66., which was refused. He then proceeded to
call witnesses to establith 'tips case, when Mr.
Howar4,-who,appeared fordo defendant, admitted
his inability to rebut the evidence, and his Honor
gave judgment for .C 2 9s. 6d. and costs, with imme-
diate pa ..ent. --- Worland v. WyattcyClaim
£7 is. 1 ~ for clothes supplied.-The dafindant
was stated to be a sub-contractor at the Forston
Asylum, and payment was ordered in 14 days.-
Hayward v. Old.-Debt 14s.
,7d.-The defendant
did not appear, and judgment wit kiven to pay in
14 eays.-Cuttler v. caines.-Debt 17s. 4d.-
Ordered to pay 4s. a • month.--Holt v. Tobias.-
Debt .C 2 65,„„ for rept"---Ordeved to pay Os. a
month.--Chrirchill v. Scaid.-Debt 12s. 10d.-
Adjourned till next court clay.-Burch v.
Trenchard.-Debt .C 1 Bs. Bd.-Ordered to pay on
the 4th May next.-Runney v. Watheford.-
Debt tl 3s. 4d.-Orderdd to pay in 14 dark--
Runisey Nichols.-Debt lls. 3d.-Ordered to be
paid in 14 days.--Rumeey v. Manb..-7Clains
12s. 9d., of which Marsh bad minim paid 55.--" Order
for 7s. 9d. in 14 days.--Barge v. Daher. -Debt
13s. fore pair of boots.-Ordered to be paid in two
instkments.-?House v. Habgood and Eaton.-
Debt .C 2 Os. 5d., for work done. The defendants did
not appear, and his Honor ordered payment in
seven days.---Dunkley v. Clark.-Debt £1 3s. 6d.
Ordered to pay 43. a month.--Dankley v. Med-
way.-Debt Bs. lud.-Ordered to be palcrizi 14
days.--Francis v. Miller.--Debt 4s. ld.=-Ordered
to be paid forthwith.-Fountain s. Harria.-Debt
3s. 9d.-Ordered to be paid in i month.--789Inee
v. Crocker.-Debt £1 -16 s. 444-Ordered to pay 48.
a month.--Batten v. Laerse.o.--Debt £2.--Ordered
to pay by instalments of Be. a month.
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