The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1864-02-16 00:00:00

ODD FELLOWS' BANQUET.

existena•

The members of the ober) kedges of Odd Fellows in
this town, the Great leaterk the United Brothers,
and Loyal &debtor, on Tuesday evening arembbal at
the Victoria Hotel and partook of a dinner. In addition
I. the members of the Order, several tradesmen and
others of the tor WIPTO present,the company robberies
newer& of 130 The chair was ably tiled by 11. N.
Heward,Ers.,and the vireboir by Mr. W. J. Compton.
Mr. Dana, the landlord al the hotel, plead an earlier
and substantial repast before the ennspany, which was
served up in • raper which regained peat credit
upon all econsersed.
After re removal of the eloth. the CRLIDNAI appro.
print:alai ve the real loyal torts, which were heartily
to.
the I=rig the tor of "Th. Bieber and Clergy of
1." the Osamuu rid it was true that
although DO clergyman was present, still he was sup-
=by one of the meliorator of the other aide of
a
oar eh° took a deer
town. interest in evarythindr;,...on.
rated with the woUthe el the to. (Cress )
was nothing of • public astute but what be took interest
In, and he wan eery pleased to an. hint preset to night.
(Cheers.)
Mr. 11.utox responded. He maid he thanked the.
for the kind rarer in which try bad desalt the
health of the bishop and clew. As an burr in-
dividual bolordad to that alms be felt proud for the
bower they had der him in drinking hie health
(Obeers.)
The Cuntnitax in proposing "m. Army and Navy,"
said be was phrased to an. so many of the one force pre-
erat—the army —sod be was also pleased to an. that so
emery were rushers of this sorry. (Ohara.) As re-
prded the navy be did not think there was may one
present connered with it. In conclusion be then called
ran the eici=todrink the health' of the Army and
Navy. (A 1
flapper W. J. LEWIS responded on behalf of the army,
and ezpreseed re pleasure he felt at being allowed to
do so. Alluding to the Order be said the thanks et his
areenions ore dee to Brother Henniker for pleating
the Ant seeds of Oddfelloinhip in the 00a
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stationed here at present. (Cheer ) wee la"
to Joie the Order, bat sire Urn 30 or dO men bad
*6" it, "4 he bred that before they WI the town
they raid be ale, to have a lodge of their or.
Err) He expired their best trip woad be to
W, and 69 karst that their aliases and User
selves would there b, able to distrinish themselves as
• Odd Fare rid an saidties. (k,pe pleemo Wo)
rer
The Crratairas ed is of Old
Ingliand." He said drawn a dirtier, between
the two trate, although there was really hat little, an
be woo ouro tier wbestere the sorry called upon
amber body they would be ready to do their duty.
eitar.) He awe alluded to the plosive it afforded
cd haring two geoMensoi present who would re-
fers thanks an Mbar el the Yesowary, and also many
who belonged is as Rale Owen. He thought they
fcltpreedas Oddl Fellows at having so rare cithe
Volaoteers belonging to the Order present.
Corporal Edward 13annton and Private Orspiou
ed on behalf of the Iroomp,
=4l6ll4senlY responded Shanks on behalf cl the
Rile Corps.
The ONAIDMAN said the kiesl ha was abont to propose
Wee ens white he wog eve SW would mire Id*

heartfelt pleasure. It was " Sumees to the Manchester
Unity of Odd Fellows" This society had been in
existence for upwards of 50 years. It was not like a
mushroom, grown up to night and knocked down to-
morrow. It wa. not known by a few members, hitt was
increasing and increasing until it had about WA°
members. (cheers ) Nut only hail it spread throughout
the length sad breadth of old England but they would
And branches of this society in South Aids*, in
Australia, is Consticitinople, sod in many other parts
they would And that it had found its way, bet not by paid
agents going from place to place to WI of the olveir
Ups of the Order. It had rested upon its own truths
and foundations, and had thus rapidly spread. The
Order now numbered over 4,oooludges and 500distriet5.
This society, as well as other kindred societies, wee the
means of saving to the English nation over two esilliona
in poor rates. (Cheers.) This warns society which sot
only did good to its members but was the means of
effecting good amongst those who do did not belong to
It, for, as be bad said, it was the omens of saving two
millions in poor rates, making men who were connected
with it, as well as other societies, self-reheat and self-
dependant. (Hear, bear) He would state to those
persons who did not belong to the Order that it
Interfered with no religion ; religion met with
rat reaped in all their lod (Hear.) As
far a* polities were cossesincel they did not
interfere with them. When they met in lodge
they all met as brothers owe towards another. Its
objects were souse of the boat that • number of DWI
could have. They were for the purpose of getting rid of
distress, of relieving sorrow, and not only that, but
when the poor man through illness was laid aside, they
went somewhat to relieve his pains and Kickers.. (Hear.)
On looking over some statistics, b• remarked that he
wispleased to woe the rapid increase oat only of Odd
fellowship at large, but especially in this district and
town. They had several lodges, and they hed heard
from the military how the Older had spread amongst
them, and how that they soon hoped to have • lodge
of their own. Some years ago Oddfellows were scarcely
beard of in this town now there were hundreds of
members and several kidges. That spoke volumes of
itself, and be could only say in proposing this toast that
be hoped Oddfellowship might go on and meet with that
success which it deserved. (Cheers.) After some other
observations as to the impropriety of making a long
after-dinner speech, be concluded by proposing 'the
Manchester Unity of Odd Fellows, with all the success
which its members might wish it to have." (Applause.)
P.G. Cauecs returned thanks, regretting that
the duty of doing so had not fallen in more stile
bands, In alluding to the persona who had en-
rolled ander the Oddfellowe banner, he said they
had not only clergy, but chid wrest/skis and many
of the corporation of borough towns. and this he
thought showed thet they were of some 'tending in the
country. (Hear.) Their motives were not selliah, and
in support of this, said the Order had collected 1.1,01.10
for the Patriots° Fund, and r 4,500 for the Lanosabire
distress. In conclusion, he expressed • hope that the
branches connected with the society would increase over
all the world, and then men woold learn the art of war

no more. (Applause.)
The next toast emanating from the elmir, wee that of
"The Poole District." Oddfellowship, the Chairman
mid, was different from other eciaimies, because tbe
lodges did not depend upon each individual one, but
were bound together forming a district. They had
beard from Brother Crouch what Odd Fellows had

done mugs* themselves, end how, when there was any
greet pubis/ charity, they had wow forward and taken
their parts, giving tbonssods. With refereoce to each
of the lodges lath. Poole Mstriet,they had mine forward
cad taken their share in affording relief to the distressed
In Ireland, in aid at the Patriotic Fond, sad of the dis-
trusted operatives. (Cheers.) He then proposed the
toast, coupling with it the name of Brother Evans.
P. G. LV•II6 briefly responded, and in doing so
said he must spologl.e for the absence of the Poole
cams. but it was is consequence of their having •
similar happy meeting aa the present in Poole. that
prevented them from .ttending. He said the district
wu in a prosperous state, and numbered about 1,1.100
members. _ _ .

TIDO C11•111.111/11 proposed "Prosperity to the Lodges
in Weymouth." As he belonged to two of them it was
like proposing the health of one's self. However, it
was his wish, and be thought it wee the wish of every
one present, that they should prosper. In connection
with the toast he coupled the name of Mr. Stephen
Farwell, remarking that he had bad the pleasure
of decorating him with • badge from his lodge for
his unceasing exertions in endeavouring to promote its
welfare. (Loud applause.)
Srmige Y•11111VaLL responded in • speech of
some length. After having thisoked the chairman and
company for the manner in which they bad drunk his
beahh, he said in responding be did not intend to adopt
that course which he warn sorry to see had been adopted
by speakers advocating the interests of other societies in
this town and neighbourhood, namely, pointing out the
defeats of other societies and showing them up on this
hand. and then on the other showing the advantages of
their own. (Hoer.) He thought the merits of their
society would stand the test of the most impartial
scrutiny. Therefore he should not show the ad-
vantages of their society aad comparing them with
the defects of similar iastitutiona SOM. of them
speakers, whilst advocating their own society, had
ondeesoured to injure this one, and not only this but •
similar institution which now existed in the town—the
Foresters. He did not eee why they should be picked
out, neither did he think they deserved it, for other
societies had defects, as well as their own. They did
not consider themselves perfect, but what they wanted
was troth in the matter. (Haar.) After steer further
observations he proceeded to state what the lodges in
the town professed to do. They gave their Members
sick pay in ease of sickness, and medical attendance for
• certain amount of payment As a proof of what had
been accomplished in this respect during the post year,
he said that the lodges 111 the hero hod similt 21301 n
Oak pay 510 w..,. In order to meell this outlay iediriJUal
members were called upon to pay ited. a week. This
was what they professed to do, and how they did It.
They also gave their members, or rather their repre•
eentativea, a sum of money, £lO, to bury them respect-
ably. During the year which had jest corn.
messed they bad buried two of their members
is • manner which was a credit to the
Order. (Cheers.) The society was not as those gentle-
men had represented it to be. They had represented
them to be isolated, not amalgamated. But they were
amalgamated. and in order to prove this be said that
members could draw their clearance from one lodge and
plam it in another, and still be • good member. If
their members were celled to distant parts of the country
they could pay their contributions to any lodge, and
receive from it the benefits morning, which would not
be the remit if the ledges were isolated. (Hem, bear.)
They went hand in hand in every great efrorn each as in
the patriotic fund, and the distress it the north of
England. They were not Isolated societies, but one
one great amalgamated one. He then referred to a
statement which had been made public, In which an
agent from another society had quoted the authority of
one of their best friends in endeavouring to show that
their's WU en isoleted society. He (the speaker) took
the liberty of writing to Charles Hardwielt, Esq., the
editor of the Oder Pekes' Magaseee, to know
II this statement was correct, when be replied
that it was not, and bad been Misinterpreted.
They were an amalgamated society, and if in
ease • lodes should become bankrupt, it could
apply to its distriet emi receive benefit ; and if the
district should become bankrupt it could receive benefit
by applying to the Unity. (Cheers.) Another thing
was if their sick pay was not sufficient to keep a large
family comfortably, their members were not backward
in giving voluntary contributions to support them.
(Hear.) Some speakers had found fault with this society
became they choose to weer regalia and three marks of
honour which they remised in their lodges, and had
called them" little men of litt.e minds." Now he would
ask those speakers and writers who laid this charge
against them why if they pleased they should not .o.r
those downtime, which were to show the honour they
led received, as well as them great statesmen who
choose to use decorations to show the esteem and honour
in which they were held. Working men could not
asPit• to receive the decorations of great men, but they
could aspire to receive thole which their fhllow work'
ing men bestowed upon them. (Cheers.) Mr. Farwell
then peoseeded to emplot the assertion that Odd
Fellows tasted their funds in preeiding themselves with
regalia, and maid they did not waste their funds—they
were not allowed to teach them foe this purpose. It
was paid for separately. Another argument brought to
bear against them was that if this was so, the cod of
the regalia must be adding to the expense attending
joining the Order; bet this was not so, bemuse they were
not isouiptiled to weer reel* and It was the man as
putting the telt of • meal against a man fur wearieg •
LW mat (Hear.) In conclusion he said they had
, done • great deal for the working men of this town, and
hoped to do still more. One of the great defects they
had was the leek of honorary members to support them,
and be erpreesal • hope that they would have more so
that they might be able to carry out the benefits and
advantages of the Lodges. (Applause.)
The proposed in suitable terms the
taast of " Kindred Societies," sampling with it the
names of Mears. Mason and Teesdale of the Masonic
Order.
Meagre. MUM, Teesdale, Smith, and the chairman
returned thanks, the latter of whom said he rose not
only as a Memo, but as • Forester and Odd Fellow.
All these societies were for the handl of the public,
and although they might have little differences between
themselves, they had but one great object, and that
was to do good to each other and the world at large.
(Cheers.)
Mr. E. E•VXTON, in the temporary &Mena of the
chairman, proposed his health, remarking that
he wee • gentleman whom he had met
spoil many measacess, and the more be met him
the more be liked him; and when he was in the chair he
was the right man In the right plies. He WU always
pleased to sit under him, and hoped be should have the
pleasure of stateg so oa many future 0034•10114. (The
toast was drank with musical honours.)
The Camases very appropriately returned thanks,
but on acemant of the pressure upon our epees
we are unwillingly compelled to omit. For the same
reason we are ales impelled to omit the remainder
of the speeches, the majority of which, however, were
of a pommel eltemeter. The pleasures of the evade(
was seasidembly enhanced by Nome capital soap being
meg, and • very plainest and jovial meting wm spent.

WHYMOUTEL—OovirrY Couwr.—The twines
oossected with this Ooart was traneritad at the
Guildhall, an Tharedoy, beta* T. W. Bli
Esq., deputy judge. The cause list cosmoriesdtZ
many ptrate, but the majority of Ilia cases were
devoid GI interest.
Dumas Leo e. Thaw Dawson. Claim
• 11. lid. for earls, supplied bo delesdad and
his wits. —Mastiff was formedy • wooer midis(
ia Park-slesst, sad daloadaai is an dee-nttor.
aid whil ia ti. tows contracted lb. Min in grow
non. He bed sacs lift lbs lOW* sad toe Is
imudoo. He had dies promised Moduli WS bid
ad dams —Jaidt lea aiaanik.
The Mae V. terlsr Dad —Defended trot
Publia4 •
lAtti lap the ess bah Bsrlogh Duro9ll4r.

and the Oahe was for 361. for ginger beer supplied
to him.— Defendant did not appear, but payment
was onlered in 14 days.
Benjamin Painter r. Nicholas Warr. —Plaintiff is
beerahnp-keoper living at Portland, and defendant
is • lad of the same place. This was an action to
recover XI Ss. for the alleged breaking of a pane of
plate-glass by defendant —Mr. Howard appeared
For Warr, and told Painter to be cautious in
swearing to defendant. —Complainant said be was
not certain that the boy broke the window, but he
believed it was him. Mr. Howard said it was
defendant's brother who broke the window, and
the lad was then brought forward. The window
had offered to be put in, provided the broken por-
tions were given up, but this bad been refused.
Painter said the window was totally smashed. His
Honor asked the brother if he had broken the
window, when he replied that he did. Plaintiff
was therefore non-suited, but His Honor advised
the parties to endeavour to settle the matter in an
amicable manner.
A SSA U LTING Till Potter. —At the Guildhall, on
Thursday, before the Mayor and J. Taylor. Esq.,
John Bentley, • seaman on board the Challenger.
was brought spin custody rharged with being drunk
and moulting the police. P.C. Powell said on
Tuesday night, about half-past nine, he found pri-
soner on the Quay drunk, and making use of hid
language. He persuaded him to go home, when a man
took him in the Porters' Arms, when soon after the
landlord turned him out of the house on account of
his disorderly conduct. Ho was then taken in
custody, when he aamaulted him very violently, as
also Sergeant Brine and P.C. Mc. Mahon, whom he
was compelled to call to his assistance. Prisoner was
very violent, and resisted whilst being conveyed lathe
station.—Sergeant Britt,: proved assisting the last
witness in taking prisoner to the station, and also
spoke to his assaulting the polies officers.—Prisoner
in defence said be was so drunk at the time that he
did not know what be was about. —Fined 40s. 6,1.,
including costa, or in default one month's bard
labotir.—The money was paid.
EX STIR DISTRICT COURT OF BANS RO rrcy,
Wednesday, February 10. —(Before Mr. Registrar
King.)—Re Henry Hann, of Weymouth, butcher,
dealer, and chapman. This was a meeting
for choice of assignees. Mr. Terrell appeared
for three creditors, and Mr. Hirtzel for
the bankrupt. The official assignee read the
following statement of accounts :—The bankrupt
states that the following aims to creditors unse-
cured, £472 17s. 3d. • to creditors holding security,
£351 la 4d. • to liabilities on bills discounted,
£l2 19s. ; to Meditors to be mid in full. £5 la. Bd.;
making a total of £842 4a 3d. The creditors
holding security have the deeds of two dwelling.
houses, 18 and 19, Maiden Street, Meloombe Reggie,
which are estimated at £370; also the deeds of •
slaughterhouse in Silver-street. Weymouth, esti-
mated at £100; and two policies of assurance,
estimated at £l4 estimated value of property in
the hoods of creditors, £484. The meets given up
to the assigneesconsist abasing's utensils, furniture,
horse, cart, do., all of which are estimated at £46;
book debts, good, estimated at £3l 10s. 54. •
doubtful estimated at £39 6s. Id.; bad,
estimated at £5 10s. sd. The bankrupt was
examined respecting some debts. Mr. Symonds, of
St. Nicholas, near Dorchester, was appointed
assignee, and the 21st March next, at twelve o'clock,
was appointed for the meeting, and for last exami-
nation and discharge.
BOROUGH Sessioze, Monday.—Before E. Bayley,
El.ste STASHING Casa.—F.dward Reeks, labeerer
of High-street, was again placed in the dock charged
with cutting and wounding James Randall wit
intent to do him pinions bodily harm.—The
evidence addlued at the previous inquiry was read
over and corroborated, the only question prisoner ,
asking the witness Crane, being whether both I
Randall, and himself were not drunk on the night in
question. Crane said be did not know if Randall
was, but prisoner was very drunk—Martin S.
Coucher, surgeon, said on the 31st of January,
between 12 and 1 o'clock, he was called to see
Randall as it was reported that he was stabbed. He
found a wound about four inches long on the outer
side of the left thigh, and another one on the right
arm. The wound in the thigh penetrated into the
bone, dividing all the muscles and covering off the
bone. The wound on the forearm was trifilog, only
dividing the skin. He believed the wounds were
produced by some sharp instrument. The knife pro-
duced would have inflicted such wounds. He dressed
them, and ordered Randall to be carried home
with as little movement to the injured limb, as
poedble. He bid attended him ever since, abd
though be was progressing favourably, he did not
believe he was in a flt state to be present. His
position at the present time was not dangerous,
and it was likely that he would recover in a few
days if allowed to remain quiet. At all events he
would be able to be present in Court on Monday
next. —Prisoner *as then reinanded for farther
examination until that day.
Cifoaat Socirres CONCERT.—The members of
the Choral Society of this town gave a concert at
the Royal Hotel on Monday evening. The proceeds
were in aid of the funds of the Dispensary and
Royal Infirmary, and Mr. Luce, the proprietor of
the botsl, bad with much kindness gratuitously
placed the room in Which the cloneert took plate at
the disposal of the society. Notwithstanding, how-
ever, that the native talent was thus cheerfully given
for such a good purpose, the public did not support
the concert as they ought to have done; and
although the middle elms wee well represented,
there *as not such a large attendance of the resident
gentry as we should have liked to have seen present.
A very choice selection of choruses, glees, and songs,
were selected as the programme for the evening.
the whole of which were very nicely rendered.
The choruses were sung with great prrcisiou, whilst
the various solos and songs were fang with telling
effect. The manner in which the members acquitted
thereeelvee must have been very gratifying to their
conductor, Mr. J. W. Board, who has spared no
trouble or pains in endeavouring to make them
arrive at their present state of efficiency. The
concert commenced with Hullah's chorus of "Up,
up, ye dames," which was sang in that able sort of
manner which led the 'idioms to expect that they
should have a rich rensieal treat thrifty/honk the
remainder of the evening. Stevenson's pretty glee
of "See our boat scuds o'er the main" Was therm-
'ugly given by Messrs. Board, Dosch, and Parsons,
and was warmly applauded. The song of
"Sunny day's will come an" was sung in an
admirable wanner by Mr. Baird, which could not
fail to be appreciated, and an encore was demanded.
For this he selected the song of "The Muleteer,"
which was sung with equal mouse, and was well
received. Hobbs song of "y entestoes Were
Bnaliabthea" Wag reederea with witch pathos and
effect by Mr. Fairey, and as might be expected be was
compelled to reappear in an more song. The
song of "The Storm" was then exquisitely given by
him in • manner which elicited much applause.
Mozart's glee of" My sweet Dorabella," by Mears.
Parsecs, Harper, and Baird, was re-demanded, as
was also Becker's choral march. The 'mond pert of
the programme commenced with Locke's beautiful
mad to Macbeth. The Solos and choruses in this
were beautifully given, the solo singers bel
Masora Harper, &afloat, Morrison, and Master F.
Fooka, to the latter of whom great praise is doe for
tho precision and Ma 11110( in which he aoqital
himself in the redoes parts allotted to him. "
roar'd the winds" was rendered with • telling e
by Mr. Board, but although it was received with
much applause it was not re-demanded. A deist,
"Could a nun be sebum," sung by Mears. Tucker
and Board, was charmingly given, as was Also the
"Fair Flora decks," by Masers. P
and Harper. Mr. Fairey then foll=
erith Nmikomm's song of "Th. Lod," which was
mewed in a very masterly style, and with*
dastkally apPlanded. Ilmilini's chorus, "The
Carnevale," brought the programme to a close.
After this had been sung, the Mayor (H. Devenisk,
Esq.) rose and said he was sure he was not antis:iv
paring the wish of every lady and gentleman
present when he rose to thank the choral society for
the amusement they had provided for them, and
for the kind meistanos they had gives towards
the hair/had, width he *se sue demanded
in all respects their kindest and best wishea He
expressed a hope that before long the infirmary
would not only he able to reader that assistanoe,
which itdid at present, to mt-doorapplicanta, Madam
it would be able to mord, for the requirements of
more indoor patients. He expressed his pleasure
at seeing the Bev. F. tuber preset* and was glad
that he had not altogether left them—Mr. John
Landis seconded the propoeilion.—The Rev. F.
Fisher reminded the company that the Choral
800:411 ODIN not go on without funds, and thought
it tto be more liberally supported by towns-
people
than it was. If it was supported it would go
on and , but it would not without. He
ex a that next time when they gave •
consort they would not hays to sing as they had
, dose that evening, "We are bowels all." The
concert was then brought to a aloes by the singing of
the " National Anthem."
BOROUGH Sumoss, Tueeday.—Before the Mayer
sal J. Ayling, Fag.
Pamir Jaes.--dharies Major, a labourer, was'
charged by Mary Ann Major for assaulting her.—
It appeared that defendant is her brotber-in-lset
On Holiday morning she west to her sister's home
to inquire for some things which she had left there,
when defendant taim• in and ordered her ask; Wont
her declining to go, he posited her into this West.
She bad been stopping at defesident's hoses—
Creermaasined by Mx. Howard: Had never pill
&hardest anything for Mr lodgings, became the ,
worked for bee siseer. Was was not in the habit of
targimalli all hoses of the night when she lodged
BM did not eake any noise when she
asked fee her clothes; ft was defendant —Mr.
Howard said that disiendiat had behaved like very
few brotherds-laws would towerdsoomplaimet, for ,
be had kept her many months without obisrM her
a farthing,and it was only is consequence other
ecedeot that she left. Os the day in qeselies she
had been in his hoses and abased his wilt, when
on his earzaing home he Maher to drink but as she
would not he pest her eat of the hoses. Defen-
dant mid be was quite willing to give op the clothes;
he wee ld
wsootrzielt them up is tbe hiaway, matey
were not sitOassMos of the
moats bg eaid Ihelbedid net rob compisiamat

out of the house, he could not have handed her more
gently out of a carriage.—Tho Bench thane:rad the
cue, remarking that it ought never to have been
brought before the Court.— On the clothes being
given to complainant she raid they wpre nut all
there; several things were missing.-- She wsui
informed that if snob was the case the County Court
would be her remedy. She then left the Court.
remarking that alto did not think the bad had justice
done to her.
Tilts? TO WORMERS. —On the occasion of the
marriage of Mr. T. Reynolds Four, of Sr. Mary:street.
on 'Tuesday, the men belonging to his brother • firtu,
Mr. Richard Reeoulds, builder, about 10 in number,
were regaled with a bountiful supply of breed arid
cheese and beer, as the Olobe Inn, on Timidity evening.
In honour of the rota flege were suepen.led from the
workshop across to the masons' yard, tthil*t °there were
hoisted from •thioas parts of the establishmentit
THg WasTlilti.—Tbe frosts in the early part of last
week again cased the water in Losbnoor to freeze' and
the lovers of eluting and aiding hare not been back-
ward in seising the visit of Juk Frost. However, th..
frosts were not sufficiently intense to make skating very
ware, and the most ventoresome wool' not go on the
ice until Tuesday. Then it was very insecure, notwith-
standing which, however, • considerable number of
penons were on it. some of whom suffered for their
recklessness by being partially immersed.
BLANDFORD.—Poticg Isratiothcs. At the
Magistrates' Clerk's office, on Monday, before J. J.
Farquharson,Eeq.„ Thomas Legg wee brought up in
custody of Pd. Stones, therged with stealing a fagot,
the property of Mr. Way, his master, of Houghton.—
Primers eras remanded on his own bail to appear at
the Townhall on Saturday next.
Discautiox Ct.aea.--On Monday evening last,
Mr. A. J. Brown, of East-street, introduced the
following subject for discussion .—" Are our minds im-
proved as well as amused by reading works of fiction,
such as Mr Charles Dickson's writings." The introduoer
of the subject, in • very able manner, contended that
the works of Dickens were not only interesting and
amusing to us, but also instructive end improving to
our minds; and spoke of the wonderful insight that
Dickens had obtained into human nature, as pourtrayed
In his various works, and that there was scarcely a
character introduced into any of Dicken's numerous
writings but whet was jptroduced as en exempla to us,
either to copy or to avoid' and that the social com-
munity at huge were greatly indebted to Mr Dickens
For cawing a great amount df reform in various social
evils, and for holding up and suppo. with his
powerful pen that which is just and Messrs.
Smith, Pitt, Kendell, Meaden, and others, took part
in the discussion that ensued; and after the Chairman,
(Mr. Brogoombe. & A.,) had summed up the various
points in the discussion, in a very eloquent manner, a
vote was taken, end decided in favour of Mr. Brown's
views
„..4lt to 5. After a vote of thanks had been
to the Chairman, and to Mr. Brown, Mr. Bros-
comb° said he should like to says few words upon the
subject that had been under discussion, and in a very
motherly manner he supported Mr. Brown's vices, and
spoke at considerable length, upon the great benefit
conferred upon society, by the writings of some of our
eminent novelista.—The next subject will be introduced
by Mr. Millard, as follows :--" Which has been the
greatest service to mankind, the Printing Presm or the
Steam Engine?" Mr. Brown will preside.—Mr. Pitt
has been elected secretary of the Discussion Clue, in
the room of Mr. James Payne, resigned.
SHROTON. The annul general meeting of
the literary and Musical Institution was held
at the Reading Roam on Monday evening,
for the purpose of electing the several officers
of the institution for the current year and
for auditing the account'. Mr. Thomas Barge took
the chair. There was • fair average attendants of
members present, and, after a few preliminary
remarks by the Chairman, Mr. Harvey, the sectretery,
was called upon to read his report. After alluding
to the various changes the society had p
through, and the loss by death of several of the first
promoters of the society, the report states :—" We
first begin as • Musical Society, then as literary
and Musical Institution, and now in these days of
programs we have incorporated with it a cricket
club. We have only 54 members on the books, of
which number 46 are annual subscribers, and
together with the members of the music classes,
both vccal and instrumental, make • total of 62,
who gain free admission to all lectures and enter-
tainments. Seven lectures and entertainments have
been given daring the year, which were generally
well attended. The musical entertainments
are a great feature of the institute, and
afforded much pleasure, and in the lectures
we generally get amusement and instruc-
tion oomhined. Reference is then made
to an entertainment given by Miss Palmerston,
which drew an immense house, and considerably
swelled the amount of the funds. The cricket season
has &lorded much amusement and thinly recreation,
and this new movement has fully accomplished the
object desired, vit., keeping up an interest in the
institution all the year round. The library has been
augmented with 12 new volumes, and now consists
of 456 volumes. 250 volumes have been issued for
home reading during the year. More than 20 news-
papers and periodicals are supplied to the institution
weekly, and the number who have attended to
pause them have been more than during any former
session. The financial position of the society is as
follows :—Expenditure .C 44 70. I Id. ; receipts
£4B Be. Std., leaving a balance in hand of
.f 4 Os. Thrl., being an increase of £3 Ise 21d. on the
previous year's surplus. The best thanks of the
society are doe to Sir Edward and Miss Baker for
their annual joint "attribution of £5 ; to the Rev.
Mr. Mattusell for yearly favouring the memben with
• lecture ; to Mrs. Mau:sell for her unwearied exer-
tions in training the singing class for the annual
entertainments to Mien Ingram and other ladies for
presiding at the pianoforte; to the Rev. Mr. and
Mee. Bower, to H. Ker Seymer, Seq., for a second
donation ; to Mr. Ingram for the use of the cricket
field • and to other ladies and gentlemen in the
neighbourhood for their kind patronage and support.
The report was received with applause, and its adop-
tion carried arts cos. The accounts were then
passed, esti after the old newspapers had been sold,
which reedited 19s. 100., the following gentlemen
were re-elected on tine committee : —Misers. R.
Bther, T. Crouch, J. Fay, T. Burge, R. Moore, T.
Gelletiry, and A. Lowman, to which were added, as
new members, Messrs. Stubbs, Broome, and Crew.
Mr. Harvey and Mr. Trim were also unanimously
re-elected to their respective offices. The thanks of
the meeting were given to the secretary for his inde-
fatigable esertioos for the welfare of the institution,
mid after a cordial vote of thanks to the chairman
the meeting closed by singing the National Anthem.
STU/MINSTER Perrt Sonnoss, Monday.
February Bth—Before Marwood Fermium, Esq., and
H. S. Bower, Seq.
Maros 82. Mter.--Josph Moore, of Walbridge,
was charged with being drunk and riotous in the high-
way of the above village, on the 16th January—As
Superintendent Hammond did not wish to prise the
cags, the defendant was fined fis.. sod costs Is.
Ifeatritou.—Eliss Perris was charged with stealing
part of a fence, at the above village on the 30th
Jakitszl. the property of Mr. Hunt answer to the
charge defendant admitted that she took the wood
away, but did not take it from the hedge.—Fined
2s. M., and costs ae.
Came OltinitD.—George Chambers and James
Chambers. were charged with being drunk and rionoes
at Child Okeford.—Tbe first defendant appeared and
pleaded ruilty, sad was fined Is., and costs 2e. 6d.—
The case against Junes Chambers was proved by P.C.
Bent, sod he was dad Is., and costs be. 641., or in de-
fault 14 days' immurement.
Brannon CAUNDLR.—Jmorph tine and Samuel
Lyoe were chased with being drunk and riotous on the
14th January. —Mr. Chitty apt
_sued for the defendants.
—Amelia Ann Watts, Isodlady of the Trooper law,
sated that brth of the defendant's came into her hew
the worse for liquor, and asked for meat beer. which
she refused to supply them with. They Win abeeive.
and said they would not go till they had some bow.
She sent for the tenth constable, Mr. Wills. There
was a commercial traveller in the berm, who could
not go to bed in oonsequetee of the rioton midden Of
the defendants. After they went out, they Wan
stones at the door, and continued making a noise till
after one o'clock.—Ann Everett corroborated this
evidence of her mistress, stating that she maw skew
thrown at the door. She was in the passage when the
stases were thrown, and though it was dark wee
certain they came from the defendanta—fibe went for
the constable, who came and ordered then
out. Wills, the constable, mid that ba
sent for, he went to the Trooper Dm,
asked what was the matter. Joseph
_Lyre
he wanted • pint of beer. They were both sitting be
the mettle, and soon after went sway. They were ad
drunk, bet had been drinking. They went oet paws-
ably. Did not see any atones thrown. He went Ude
into the public bouse.—Mr. Chitty, on behell of Ide
clients, • aid • tribute to the seel Mr. linellind aimed ,
in conducting such eases. His charm totally derma
being drunk and riotous, and it seined very strange
that the servant, who was inside the pathos, could de-
Mare that she saw the sloths thrown when ft was dark.
He called for the dehisce Charles Crocker and Stephen
Hone, who both stated that the defendants were sober,
and that they beard no uproar' but the letter witness's
evidence and that of the easthablet did not at all atheide,
Inasmuch that he declared the eonetehie went away be-
fore be (Hann) came, whereas Wills dated be was the.
when Henn came in.—The Beech considering that the
balance of 'videos* was in favour of the promesthiona
awarded each of the defendants to pay a Soo of fo.
each, and costs Ba. sub;
CHUM 01:17o11).-401ma Meson Adams, of Child
Okeford, was charged by Superintendent Hammond
for permitting druakennese in his house on the
22ad Deeember.—Mr. Dashwood appeared for the
defthdana—P.C. Ellis stated that on the End of
December lent he west to the Union Arm., Child
Okelord, about& quarter before four, and maw Wright,
Snook bad Watts there. Went there than at twenty
eilmetes past dye, saw Wright sad Booth then a greet
deal worse for Bator. Went again at seven &doe, sad!
found Snook, 'Wright, Watts, and Brockway all drunk.
P.C. Butt told Mrs. Adams to turn them out as they
were all drank—Saw Snook at the other pubs -booms
at seven or eight o'closk.—Would not swear that Mrs. ,
Adams did not tell Batt jibe thought them drunk to
tens the. out.—P.C. Bute Mid he was on duty on the
day in question. and shoat twenty minutes pest lye be
west down to the Unice Areas Inn, and beard some
cursing and swearing about some beer. About seven .
p.m. be went again and sew foer men, three of whose
were drank, in the house. Watts wu cursing and
swearing, and making um of violent langussowilge
told the landlady be should report her for
disorderly conduct in her house. Shit said she
soul! Dot help it as she had DO One to turn the.
out. Mrs. Adams did not say '' if you
think the parties are &oak you had better
Wm laws oetreMr. Deshwood, is reply, said that this
was the of those taus shish perhaps would net bare
been brosight If his alien{ had been in the habit of
treat* parties etS math as others • and math some
otherratices es the eesdaet al the polies, to
width Mr. Nama reviled with some warmth, but
was lakerapeed by Mr. Nobwood, who aid AA litr.

Hammond had no tight to set as • public Fr°sectt°"
and if he thus interfered, it was very little use of him
55 at, adenoid< to be there. In support of the defence
he 04110.1 George Sheppard, who said that be wilt to
the Union Anna shoat a quarter to four. There was ni.
one drunk there then. Ile went spin • little brifor.
six, but ditl not go into the house, only pissed ths
door, but d.d not hear any disturbance.-11. If boock.
servant to Mr. Roberta, said that on the des
in question he was at the Union Anna • little alter
five. There was no ono drunk. Went about six
o'clock, and spoke to Mrs. Adams. About seven
o'clock he returned. and saw P.C. Butt in the house,
who told Mrs. Adams he would summon ever) titan
that was drunk there. Mrs. Adams said if there was
any one drunk, he (the policeman) hail better torn them
out. None of the parties dere dritnk.-=-C. Sims Dahl
that on the 22nd of December, he went to the Union
Arms Inn, between three and four o'clock. No one
was tipsy than, nor between six and seven o'clock, not
at eight o'clock —John Christopher Crete, carpenter.
was also called; but as hews' not at the place till after
the parties charged with being drunk had left, his
evidence, though taken, was not much to the pint.
Superintendent Hanimond proved that two of the
arties, alleged to have been tipsy at the house, were
found guilty at the last petty sessions, and finaL —The
magistrates considered the cue fully proved, and con-
victed the defendant in the mitigated penalty of 10e.
and coins, 13a., at the same time cautioning the defon.
dant as to the future conductmg of his house.
STUIIIMIZWITZINNWTOS. —J wept. Newman SW charged
with being drunk and riotous at Starminster Newton,
on the 22nd Detember.—Defendant admitted the charge
and was fined lie, and costs 45.; in default. 14 days.
MARNHULL. Alfred Hatcher was charged with
assaulting Jame. Frampton.— Mr. Chitty appeared for
the defendant. —The complainant said that on the 25th
January he was coming home from his work, when he
saw anme boys throwing stones at his wife. He ran
after them, and Fletcher interfered and struck him, and
afterwards struck his wife. He went into his house
end saw the defendant jump over the garden fence.
He forced the door open by breaking the hasp.—Harriet
Frainpton said that on the day in question she went to
get some water, when a number of boys sailed after, and
insulted her by throwing some stones at her. Her
husband came, and when lie interfered Hatcher took him
by the collar, and when she went forward he gave her a
back-banded blow, which out her "sprawling."
Hatcher followed them into the house, jumped even the
palings, and broke open the door which was closed.
Mr. Chitty submitted that this was a trumpery case,
and called several witnesses, who proved that the
plaintiffs were ithiefiy in fault, and the &nth dis-
missed the charge.
Nintreoe.—Mertin Rake was charged
with assaulting Aaron Short on the 4th February, at the
above pinion—Case settled out of Court.
BILCHALwELL.—WiIIiam Robert Rieke!a was sum-
moned to show cause why lie should sot be compelled
to support the illegitimate child of Letitia Gillingham,
of which she alleged he was the putative father.—Mr.
Chitty appeared for the complainant, and Mr. Atkinson
for the defence, —After a patient hearing the Bench
decided that the evidence of the complainant was not
corroborated in any single instance and dismissed the
case.
STVIIKINSTZIL—SunueI Rose was summoned to show
cause why he should not be called upon to maintain the
illegitimate child of Sasannah Rose, of which she
alleged he was the putative father.—Mr. Long appeared I
for the complainant, and Mr. Atkinson for tbe defen-
'dant —ln this case evideuee wits given that another '
I party named Phillips had entered the house of the
complainant's father, where she resided, with her, and
that they were locked in together, and the candle pot
out. The Bench, after hearing the case also dismissed
it in fa-,nur of the defendant.
Wit.rut DeMAGL —Charles Cluett, William Melt,
and Thomas Cluett was chanted with wilfully damaging
an outhouse, the property.' John Ring.—Mr. Atkinson,
who appeared for the complainant, submitted that the
question .ente not within the jurisdiction of the Court.—
Case dismissed.
STALBRIDOL—WiIIiete %Were was summoned to
show cease why he should not be called upon to support
the illegitimate child of Harriett Brown, of which she
alleged he was the putative father.—The defendant, sot
denying the paternaty.an order was made for Ls. Od. per
week from the time of the application.
Nos-PAYMENT or Pool RATlM—'rheopholis Good-
fellow was summoned by Henry Bowditch, overseer of
Haselbury Brian, for non-payment of • pooroute.—The
case was adjourned on amount of the Hines of the de-
fendant. —George Hopkins was also summoned on the
name obaige.—Cose dismiseed.—Henry Charles flush.
wood, Annie Deshwood, Martin Rake, George Rose,
John nose, Thomas Rose, and Matthew Rowland were
summoned an the same charge by Thomas Potter.—
Mr. Dashwood appeared for the defendants, and stated
several objections against the validity of the rate,
asking for an adjournment, to which Mr. Harvey oh-
jested, and asked the magistrates to dismiss the appeal
on the ground that sufficient notioe had not been given.
—lt was agreed that Mr. Harvey's name be left attend
the matter stands over.
POOLE.—MIneRS. RICEMAN ago HILL'S FAILIThi.
--A meeting of creditors was held on Monday, the Bth
inst., at the London Tavern Inn, Poole, when the fol-
lowing statement of accounts, compiled by Mr. S. Lovell
Pries, amountant, 5, Gresham-street, London, was
presented. The creditors present consented to swept
105. in the pound, by four instalments.
Da. £s.d. £s.d,
To sundry trade creditors unse-
cured, via On open account 6743 17 7
On bills payable 4650 16 6
- 11394 14 1
- 1710 5 0

To rimdry cub creditors unsecured -
To creditors partly scoured:
Aosount of debts • • - 6656 3 1
Estimated value of securities
held • - • - • 3212 17 10
-- 2613 6 3

To creditors tally 1•001l/C4 .
Amount of debt . • - 514 410
Estimated value of securities
held • - • - - 561 0 0

Surplus to credit side - - 48 15 2

To Inland Revenue :
Duty on Malt - • • 1182 5 3
Estimated value of malt held 2444 16 0

Surplus to credit side - - 1262 10 9

To liability on bills receivable
discounted not yet at
maturity - - 16848 13 1
Of which may be proved upon this estate 239 0 0
To route, rates and sundries
payable in full deducted
from west per contra 208 10 7

E 15987 4 4

CL Ea. d. Ca d.
By au& and bill in hand • • - 119 11 6
By stook in trade:
At Poole • - • 6949 14 6
Eleawbars - • • 100 7 6
6110 2 0

By sundry debtors :
Good - - • - 263514 1
Doubtful C 334 144. 44., worth
7
Sod 2435 71. sd. • • ft H OS
......... 2719 7 8

By oonsigdmeuls outstanding.
Bstiass9, value of goods
Unsold - - • 5633 11 4
Leo advisors thereon 5092 9 1
511 1 9

- - - - 75 6 6

By plant, aztorea, &c.:
Estimated value -
By booms, wagons :
&Um .ted value -
By freehold property, vii:
Premises in Legland street, Poole, of the
estimated value of MO
Premises in Strand, Poole, of the esti-
mated value of £BOO (mortgaged to
creditors per contra.)
By surplus value of seenuities held by
creditors, per were, above the amount of
tbeir debts

. . . • 159 15 0

443 15 2

By—ett-rplus— —value of security in bands of
Inland Revenue, per contra, above tbe
amount of duty due - . . . iss ID 9

1101)4 10 4
Leo sent and sundries payable in full • We 10 7

10306 19 9

By delkienay -

5681 4 7

6 15081 4 4

BORNE—The anneal meeting alibi 6th Domed
Riles was held on the 6ih instant at the Odd Fellows'
Hell. Ensign Taylor presided, in the unavoidable
absence of Captain Biddle, who eras prevented by Mama
from attending. The Has. Amiehmit4iergeon, C. B.
Howe, Req., was also present. The aneesste for Om
past year were *remised and compared with the vouchers
and being found airreet were paned. The pipe has
nova balsam in the bank of £ll3 lls. lid. Th. ex-
pesditure for the pat year has exceeded the income by
about PA It will thus be seen that in order to keep
a amps in • state at eilleisocy, some extraneous aid,
beside the government grant, is oecomary ; and the
corps Weds+ their flanks to them gentlemen who have
costissed their appal mitocriptiona, and trust that
others may be htdueed to loin in sash • patriotic dried.
The OPerestest great is allowed to be expended only
on certain speeillei objects, and every officer and
member of tbe volunteer force me aware, that there
are various exposese whieli mad be incurred to keep
a corp in terviceable 'audition, and for whisk they cian
only look to mum* esbeeriptionn to Idray.Boeiga'
Taylor, is laying the seatesesait of the moomite before
the company, asemsemeied it by remarks to the
following Sweatt :—(t Peonies my duty, in the
abessee of Captain Biddle, who, I regret to rer. tape..
vested by illness from being at his poet to sight, to lay
befogs you the statement of our loamy% and lam
happy to lasts you Uwe we Pend is ae favourable
..isiciaz coops is the treaty. We have sow
lest years, and lame outlived various
di Smiths, whisk invariably attend a volunteer establish-
ment like ours. I trust that with the Government
Ean4.7.1 our mutual asheeripticsa, we shall in future
shove any powdery difficulties. I
fed now, more deeply than ever, the nesessity
for sea • fares as ears for the defence of Old
England, and I whit to impasse cm all your minds
the feet, that only by • Prise attendases at drill can
we make onmelvet tkeeesgbly otential'. We have the
great advantaged peassedng for our eaplels. • gentleman
who has men berries in the regular army, and who has
proved, on as many occasions, reedy to do his stated to
render us effective. As regards the idea of a vohisteer
wimp during the coma* Peesser, I am highly pleased
with it, arid hope we shall all Peer heart and soul
Into It, and everything that your Pikers ein do to
enable every amber if the amps to avail himself of
this opportualty for Wham drill Pall be done.
As we ars the emu newest Is the pepesed
ground, more will be expeeted from us than from
others, and I think I ma pestles that we Pail all
be ready to give Pr .s.Tedss • timely wele=76.4
toabede them Pay aid and assielance,
otherwise, that may lay in MY power. Capella Bury:
Win, I Wee*, give 10 further inkorstlial os the web.

ject. Enka Tailor then, in very handsome terms.
proposed a vots if thank. to the secretary of the crop-
(priest. A. J. Buddstr) for bill service.. and this wa•
ocondt.l by C. R. Rowe, El. (lion. A.ci.tourt Surgeoh)
vitt carriol nuanitnotohy. This In oring been amiably
.ch no o le.lged by din Secretary. Cat tin It orett (she
kindly attended at the invitation Id Captain Biddle)
don related to the corps the result of the offioers'
meeting at Dorchester, on the question of forming •
volunteer encampment dur.ng the coining summer.
Ile stated that the BaJbury Rings (about 4 miles di.-
tact from Witeborns) had born selected as the ground.
and that, on pet-mission being given by the owns, of
the estate, the only other requirement would be fundr
to can-y out the project. The proporul lord been warmly
adopted amongst the various corps in the county, and
he had no doubt that moans would he devised
to raise the necnstry funds. Every facility
would be given to volunteers to enable them
to attend in comp, and take pail in the battalion drill.,
r eeeseary to constitute an efficient volunteer, and to
enable his corm to draw the 20.. per man allowed by
the Government. The battalion would be outer
.nvass probably five days, and volunteers, alto,.
avocations would permit them to spend perhaps tanly
two thy' from home, noull complete their drills in
that time and return. It was considered that by
affording these far ilities to the volunteer., every member
of the force in the county could teaks himself
efficient as far an battalion drills were concerned. The
force under canvas would, in this way, be a fluctuating
one am regards numbers, losing volunteers who had
completed their drills, and could stay no longer, and
gaining strength by the arrivla of others who could not
attend at the commencement. The drills would be two
every day, which would be finished by 12 at noon, and
each day would count SI two battalion drills. Captain
Barrett expressed a hope that the volunteer force would
show on this osicseion that they were not mere" feather-
bed soldiers," and that every volunteer would try "life
under canvas" for a few nights. The proposition
was then put that the company should attend with
the battalion in camp, and was welcomed with unani-
mous approval. The meeting was then cronclnderl.
The members of the corps are greatly indebted to their
officers, who have proved tbeinselves anxious to consult
the convenience, and what is perhape as important, the
pockets of their men, and they and the members of
their company are now spited by mutual esteem and
goodrellolrship. We cannot conclude our report
without alluding to the happy recruiting talent of C.
R. Rowe, Esq., whose efforts have lately been very
successful in filling up the ranks.

oenons,
-41 It,

The Speaker of the House of Commons baa appointed,
among others, H. I. Seytner, Esq., a member of the
general committee of elections for the present session.
LONDON AND SOUTH•WiNTERN.— The half-yearly
meeting of this company ad held on Thursday, at
the Waterloo terminus, Waterloo-road. Captain
Mangles, the chairman of the company, presided.
The report of the directors was taken and raid and the
chairman said he feared that the expression might be
considered • somewhat hackneyed one as cowing from
• railway chairman, that the report of the director,
had entered so fully into all the details of the proceed-
ings for the past balf-year that it was not necessary for
him (the chairman) to treenail on the attention of the
shareholders. His own feeling was that when the
proprietors of a line some 450 miles in extent met
together there must be matters of interest to explain and
discuss, particularly an, lie was sorry to say, shareholders
end Weeders met together so seldom (hear, hear).
Perhaps they would allow him to expreo the confident
hope of the directors that the dividend proposed to be
declared on the Last half .year's working would be quite
satisfactory to the shareholder,; and, although he
thoneht the rate of dividend spoke for itself, he
still considered it necessary to offer some remarks
why the board were of opinion that the six months'
working had produced • satisfactory resale They
would permit him to say Umatilla direetors—and be must
include their indefatigable traffic manager and their
principal officers when he said this—did not look with
unmixed pleasure on what was termed exceptional
traffic The company would be ungrateful If they did
not accept "the good the god. provided ;" but they
received
i the bench with • seri of dread and fear, lest
• falling off n • future period of the company's work-
log might cause dissatisfaction amongst the sitar.-
holder'; but if, as was the case, they had been able to
keep up the rate of dividend paid during the Great
Exhibition year, he felt he and his brother directors
would carry the melting with them that the working
of the pot six months was, as he had said, very
satisfactory. Nor ought the board, in giving their
redone why the result bad been satisfactory. peas
over many SUMS which might, under leas favourable
circumstances in respect to the character of the
South-Western Company's traffic, have led tea diminu-
tion of that traffic. It had been said elsewhere, to
use parliamentary language (alluding to a passage in
the opening speech of the chairman of the London,
Brighton, and South-Coast Company, at the lost
hdelear)y meeting), that the weather was very bad
during the Epsom races, and that there was a wet
Whitruntide week; but, in spite of this, the South-
Western traffic had kept up, and the diminu-
tion was trifling. The extraordinary increase in the
traffic had astonished the directors (hear,hear). During
thy last six months of the Exhibition year of 1862 the
treffic increased eloo,ooo, or nearly £4,000 per week;
that was certainly exceptional traffic, but now it might
hardly be thought so, beside the traffic, for the year
1883 had very nearly come op to that of the year 1862—
that was, within £3JOO or £4OOC. He thought this most
gratifying, became after the first Eshibition, in 1851,
there was • diminution in the following year of 1 per
cent., and it was therefore that the directors hoped and
belieeed the shareholders would be torfectle pleased
with the result of the past year'. working of the hoe.
After adverting to a mistake made in one of the railway
journalese to the increase in the cupid, account which
he said was not more than £30,000, for new and abso-
lutely eecomoy •ocommodation for the old line, he
entered into • comparison of the revenue account for
the years 1882 and 1863. He said that in looking to
the revenue statement to the 31st Deeember last, they
would find that the From receipts for the year 1862
I were £1,285.320, and for 1863, i1,32R,728, riving an
iIICTOMMI of £53,405. The expenditure in 1862 was
£571,274, and for 1883, £618,419, presenting an
increase of £45,145, which he would presently
exphin. The taxation in 1882 was £59,448, and
Mi 1,883 in IB63—an increase of E 2.235. Tbe net
revenue in 1862 was £631,196, and in 1863, £680,820,
'bowing an increase of £16,025. The preference charges,
lees interest received, were 2285.845 in 1882, and
1E273,900 in 1863--an increase of £8.055. The balance
for dividend in 1862 was £168,750, and for 1863,
E378.715—an increase of £7963; and the capital
entitled to dividend was £7,291.188 in 1862, and
£7,446,764 in 1883—an increase of £155,598. And now
with resod to the increase of £45,145 in the working
expenses--(hear, hear). This amount was made up as
follows—lncrease of maintenance of way, £12,659;
locomotive department, £17,226, traffic department,
£2,623; and general charges, £13,564; of which
£11,391 was an increase in parliamentary and engineer-
ing charges. These sums made • total of £45,964,
which was reduced by • decrease in the carriage depart-
ment of CM, leaving the not Increase, as be had stated,
at £43,145. He then entered in some detail, with re-
gard to the company's bills before Parliament, which
he said were entirely of • defensive character. After
some discoasion the report was adopted, and a dividend
of the rate of 5; per eent, per annum declared.
The" Daily Amu" July Ist, speaking of Benson's
Watches in the Exhibition says : Here are arranged
a fine selection of watches manufsetered by him on the
latest and most-approved principles of horological
science. When we compare them with the sp-cimens
of ancient watch-cork which are placed beside them,
or t yen with those worn by our grandfathers, the
mense advance in this branch of the mechanical arta
Is at once apparent." Chronometer, duplex, lever,
borithatal, repeaters, centre seconds, keyless,
split seconds, and every description of watch,
from the plainest to the highest quality of which
the art is at present capable, and adapted
to all climates. Benson's Illustrated Pamphlet
on Watches (free, by port, for two stamps) con-
tains • short history of watch-making, with descrip-
lions and prices, from 3to 200 guineas each. It acts es
• guide in the purchase of • watch, and enables those
who live in Scotland. Ireland, Wales, the Colonies,
India, or any part of the world, to select a watch, and
have it sent free and safe by post. J. W. Benson, prise
tosdallist, class 33. honourable mention, clad 15; 33
and 34, Ludgate-hill., London, Branch Establishments,
48, 47, and 03, Conshill Established 1749.
Watch and clock maker by special warrant of appoint-
ment to ii.R.H. the Prints, of Wald, OMITS
WA MID.
This is an age of improvement, therefore all changes
ehould be in that direction. Time was when good tea
was readily obtainable—pure wholesome tee—Dr.
Samuel Johnson liked such; and people generally meek
such now. John Chinaman has not been slow in finding
out that be can tom off his brown wide leaves by
colouring all qualities alike, thus greatly increasing his
own and the merchant's profits, at the westerner's ex-
penes. It is b*bly requisite that good tea be again
readily obtainable; Herdsmen mid Co., London, there-
fore import it pare, without any mineral powder on its
deface, being the strong, dellaiona, and invigorating
spring sorts; the riven a dull olive—not blueish; and
the bled not made intensely dark; this every English
tea drinker admits is • great desideratum. Supplied
only in packets, through Hornimsn's own agents.—See
advertiesomot in this day's paper.
The " Mechanics' Module of September sth, in
Its description of Benson's Great Clock, says "Benson's
great piece of clock work is certainly • marvellous
achievement in olook-malcing, both as regards the work-
manship, and its aapacity under difficult circumstances
for time measuring." Benson's new show rooms contain
clocks designed by the first artists of the day, and
include clocks for the drawing-room, dining
room, bed-room, library, hall, standee. brac-
ket, carriage, church, turret, railways, warehouse,
counting-house, with maned, astronomical, and
every description of clock, from the plainest to the
highest quality of which the art is at present capable.
Church and turret clocks specially estimated for. Ben-
son's Illustrated Pamphlet on Clocks and Watches (free,
by pod, for two damps) contains a short history
clock and watch making, with descriptions and
It acts as • guide in the purchase of a clock or watch,
and enables those who live in Scotland, Ireland, Wass.
the Colonies, India, or any pert of the world to died •
clock. Also a short pamphlet on Cathedral and Wilk
eL° free for one stamp.
P."*.Bendin received- a prise modal and honourable
mention in classes 83 and 15. 33 and 84, Ludgate-hill,
London. Brawl Establishmaats, 48, 47, and el, Oars-
hill. Establiehed 17411.
Watch and Moak Mkt by epee's' minima of appoist-
went to H.R.H. the hisee of Wake. AGIN=
WASTED.
The followim(elaimis especial attention '—"To assis°
tam if tea free from artifisially soloed& leaves isle be
obtained, I visited the Lemke Docks, where Ms Im-
ported by Mews. Horeinian and Co. Is is Mud
charge of her Majesty's Customs I dad shwa
different cargoes °peed, and took isuasiss AIME
wIWWWWWIeaft and ebsokally asaiyeed. Thaw fa-
ssaiaatioas sashis ms to assume that, es the public sow
have the ghat* ci Tea, *dead, Pure (mend II
',bey_ will sot be slow is imam between it
and that whisk is eelouxed, sisedially as eduseal colour
I. seed is cedar Is realise bliho prises, *rough worth.
lest browe leaves Wag_ Ritrthood over.
Wiped) Armin HASSALL, M.D.
" Analyst el tb.t Lamest' asaltary Osiassionksiemil
author at Its lleseste, • Feed sad Its
.44.0 Waspi Oaviedbe

Tea Iltranta OF Ili! LAST CoNTINTIFFai Waa.-
14. e. The hboxing delrertieer.)—The following is so
•stract from • letter of • German merchant to his
urr.sponJent in London, with .inly some tritnt verbal
:.,nect•oti• The original, which we (Moritiag
tared iser) have seen, is 4111 preserved :—" Hamburg,
February 9, 1816. "Th. ravages of the late war are
still very visible in this place, and • little second of
chat has passed here may not prove uninteresting to
nu. I therefore will give you a little Sketsit :
Upwards of • thouaand houses are still buried in their
ruins, within two English miles of this city. Th.
French entered Hamburg on 19th Novetobeu 1806, og
314 December, 1810, they took all the public money
.nd 320 ships, containing 80,006 Sono', were sunk. On
16th November, 1811., all Bnglieh merchandi..e, writhe
diotinction, was burnt. On Ist January of that
, ear was Hamburg joined to France, and French laws
core exeseted. On 3rd Dewieber. 1812, 2,062 trees,
which decorated this town were cut down. This 12th
Match, 1813, the French left Hamburg, and or the llitto,
17th, and 18th, of the same month the brave RaMiall
ntered. On 30th May the French re-entered
llosiihurg, and on Bth of June Hamburg was ordered to
iiay 24 mill. m. b. ; but on not being able to toy such
on amount, they then took thirty four persons of the
first connexions, and gent them to prison until • apt
port of that money was paid. On the Bth 3.11
Hamburg was ordered to break down all houses wstbii
MO paces round about that city (or be fined in additioe)j
but as thin was not done quick enough they Vs's burnt
the 17th

down 1,500 houses and uh. On 17th September
fifty persons again were pots preen for not being able
to pay es unich contribution as was reedested.
On the 4th November four of the largest churdbee
were converted into horse stables, and the
Exchange and Bank sealed. On the let December
Lhe inhabitants were ordered to provide provisions for
-ix months or leave the city, and on the 4th, 501, and
6th all those who had not provided accordingly, sr
had no mesas so to do, were taken and driven out of
the city, and left exposed to cold and banger. The
number of these unfortunates ill said to he 94.030
of whom died from cold and hunger IA&
indeed and thirty-eight of these are all buried
in • field about 24 miles English from this town, whir&
place I have lately visited; and not without feelin4
and tears I viewed such a remarkable place, where a
monument has lately been erected by their mourning
friends. On the 31at of May (1814) Hamburg was
happily delivered from hr r oppressors. The exe
.4 the F. have been to this city 127 wrifl. L,":
£10,275,000 'darling. All this I have staled to you is
ouch as you may rely on, aa I have collected it from
the first authority; and the Lord I hops wiD seed
peace to all nations on earth."
How To Orr oir tit Awealda.—ln his last letter
from New York Mr. George Augustus Sala Or t—The
only way to get on in America is, having coed paid
your looney, to insist on seeing the show. If OS
don't, the people will think you are mean
and trample on you. See it. See the show. Have
Ike mireda stirred up with a long pole. Place Ike
spotted girl to see if it is real flesh, or only tights obi
has on. Pick the kangaroo's pouch. Make the pelisse
bleed again for your gratification. You have pod your
money. Don't be imposed upon. Take all. Halos
with strident voice. Curse and swear in • land where
monitions are rife. Brag louder than the greatest
braggadocios in the world. If need be. fie—he with
lase of brims and lungs of leather. "Crash op" yows
own country to the detriment of aU others. Vow that
we woo the battle of Fontenoy. Sweat that Peter
Monition was the greatest philanthropist of the age.
Dealers that Mr. Roebuck is ninety feet high. If
a man spite on your boot, spit on his waistcoat, gad
then " gums that you didn't aim low enough." If your
find letters lying shout, read the.; If he tells you any-
thing in coefideme, publish it in a newspaper; keep
on moving; go a head; go into business; smash' re-
cuperate; drink with everrbody ; talk dollars foam
sunrise to midnight. Do this, and the America's@ will
admire you, and you may admire them. They will
say you are • "smart man," and at last you will be
spoken of as • " remarkable" man. But W you peg
your money, and don't walk up to the booth; if yew
are nervous and abashed; if rudersese pains sad bestial
manners disgust you; if you strive to substitute low
perate argument for frothy dedamation, and rational
proof for impudent assertion; If you tell the truth,
and are mode.' and a gentleman—you can never bolsi
for enemies in this young, adventurous, and astonishing
country. You had better " cleat out" before you are
"run out." You had bettor go helm by the next
Cunard steamer, for you are clearly not fitted for the
institutions and the people of the United States.
Inane Vurroatze. Nose IC Map I Nose
Wove Diu! ALL SAY/D I—Well has the iliustrome

Mihon d

"Peace hsth her ri.et!riel.

No les' renowned than ;Far."
Truth. too, has tor victories; and they are the mod
glorious, because they are the most bloodless of all
triumphs, deriving their highest lustre from the amber
of the saved, not of the slain. Snob have been the
victories of truth, achieved by one of her most philan-
thropic and able champions. Professor Holloway, the
great medical reformer of the age. He claims to have
discovered and applied the natural remedies for needy
all internal and external diseases • and, from whs. we
have seen and known, and have heard and believe, of the
operation of his two world-renowned preparations, In
South America and other wee, we are inclined to
admit the claim as raid. Tin Government of Itumia
has done so in effect long ago, by issuing a special demise
for admission of his pills and ointment into time me
empire. The press and the people, monarchic and re•
publican, especially of South America, have long hem
asqusinted with the properties of these preparations'e
and the agencies for their sale must be very leoratisa
Tbe Indians—even those of remote tribes—have as
shwa superstitious confidence in the healing power at
Ohs ointment. and the A rancancians have • name for It
width is equivalent to "balsam of life." The Indies
doctors. too, have diloovered that Holloway's pills are
sperifics in bilious fever and disorders of the bowels, sal
frequently enforce their charms and incantations in the
lodge of the patient with • timely doss of the remedy.
We gather from the admissions of medical miss, as well
as from the spontaneous testimony of several of our
fsllow-citizens, that the ointment has proved more
morons in cams of piles than aaything that balers, been
triad in any country. This disease is No Klaillea aad
so distrombig, that the fullest publioity should be given
to this fact. If, as we are positively assured, Ibis
unguent will cure the most inveterate hemorrhoids, I.
from one to five weeks, without endangering the
general health of the patient by the stoppage of the die.
charge, it is the duty of the press to diffuse the Infor-
mation far and wide. The statements come to us
such • shape, and authentioated by such names, that we
cannot withhold our evidence, and we therefore
earnestly advise all who are afflicted with this palate
disorder to obtain and apply the preparation without
delay. lb effect upon inflamed surfaces is meanly
wonderful. Open sores, old wounds, fresh cute, dry
eruptions, burns, Maw, and every description el
pimples, are eared with amazing dispatch by it. use, U
It ever failed, the circumstance would be sure to pit
abroad, for medical men are pot slow to proclaim Its
failures of remedies that interfere with their prsetice •
but all we bear, either of the pills or the ointment, only
tends to establish their claims to universal costrisame
on • Inner basis.—Dessocrefte Reporter.
Hein A PPRICI ATID. - -It is satisfactory to find that
the famous "Maisons" was appreciated by the Germans
at their Great Exhibition lately held at Hamlimmgh.
There, as here last year, it gained from all competitors
the only medal for its superiority. " Habeas" is pro-
bably the best food received front abroad, being the
very life of the liaise. No family should ever be with-
out it, either as a diet for the feeble, cc as a 'unity ;
and it is as economical as it is bealthfuL The " Habana'
It should be understood can be obtained from Grocers,
chemists, Rm. "Morning Herald."
Mows Cow or Communion, CoVons, Anima,
AND DDIZASNII Or rue CHM AND LUNGS, NY DI.
blame's P171.310N10 W•rixt—Prom Mr. C. Ward,
sastionar,te., Marketplace, Heckmondwika, Yorkshire,
May 27th, 1863 :—"For • long time I have thought it
my duty to write to you • short amount of the popularity
into which Dr. Looock's Wafers have grown, and during
the last few weeks some remarkable oases of re-
covery having been related to me I determined to &L
no longer. 1 have known eases in which Dr. e
Wafers have not only surprised the patients, but every
one acquainted with them. For having tried every-
thing likely to effect • cure, it is not attestabing that
at a recovery so speedily • pesos should be surprised,
The cares of consumption, asthma, sad other diseases
of the chest and lungs, are regularly coeurring. Oa*
person In Liverodge, a village adjoining this town,
named James Richardson, who has been an asthmatisal
man for Dearly twenty years, declareattay are worth
Cl a box (swing his own words). He feels quite a new
man through this truly valuable medicine. Seised
Charles Ward." Dr. Lotiock's Prdnionle Wider, give
instant relief of asthma, coneampfton,
and all disorders of the breath and lungart gingers
and public speakers they ars invaluable; they have •
pleasant testa. Price la. lid., 2s. 9d. and Us per box.
Sold by all druggists.
THS Atiftereoro Goes, by constant improvessest,
are now perfection. The same is the ease with Herta&
Magmata Brushes, which are now so perfected, that
failure with them is all but impossible. They are the
true remedy tor Grey Hair, Neuralgia, and Nervosa
Headache.
N.B.—Counterfeits are being made.
Offices, 32, Basinghall Street, London.
The" Field," April 21, 1861, speaking of Benson's
Argentine, says, " This material, possessing and ea.
taiotng a perfect resemblance to Silver, -cm be manu-
factured at • triding cost into ankles of plate for
ordinary household use, as well as cenarnants of a more
pretentious character." This splendid material Is a com-
pound of various metals., with a heavy deposit of pane
Silver, forming one bard compact body, posnes all
the beauty, richness of colour, and &inability of Silos
at • fraction of It. amt. When the Argeethie and the
real Silver are plated side by side, the most skilful
judge cannot distinguish between them, while its dais
billy is so great that after tanutyyears' wear Its
oe appe
aut ar-
os remains unaltered. the last veatess
years it has been so well received the Pahl* OM Its
manufacture has been extended to sit those satiales
usually made in Silver, viz., Spoons, Forks. Dhows.
Yea, and Coffee Sorrier, Waiters. Breed and Cake
Baskets, Candelabra, Diane of all kinds. Eneriftek Clef"
Jugs, ha, to., to. A simple spoon will be
rese.ll4Pee4
free, to any part of the Vaned on of
30 stamps, and an Mutated Clatalogna, containing 300
engravings, and full pries list of the various mistufee-
tures, both in argentine and solid silver, will be east to
any address on receipt of six stsmps. A prim model
was awarded to J. W. Beness for" Excellence of man-
ta:We, Anisette* sad ffisetro-plats." Pastollioe
orders and cheques should be made payable to Jaime
W. Benson, Breast Establishmenta, Is, 47. and 64
Conalkill. All communkatioas should be addressed to
Ito
erPrlnalpestablished 1746. l Establialuneat, 33 and $4, Lodgabi-biU.
Lftion. -E
Watch and clock make* by seeds" wanest olappoiat,
meat to 11.11.0. the Prime el Wale& *am,
WASTED.
Pessowit's rriss.---Tas ring Need.—The Mood le tio tea
sad oft Its purity depends oar heath, if set ow Wilms%
Thom Pills thoroughly amens ths OW IVY from all cos-
tooNsaiices, and by that power Maginot and lavidant•
We winds spans. healthily elanaunis Ingrid' etym. Mese
ever mosted action. and estate& mar of strosiatilou
sonetios throughout every part of tbe body. Ths halasinia
u"s" 01 Reanwara I file amend abs. to Sloe amour d
and annvons eardistkor, whack *MO 0"
rasandaus. They dislodge all abalevathaaa, bola bi the bands
and einerlient. sad ate, as that wow* mamik
for Promotia" rugelsnity of alias is yam, sad
esthete worms who are mileselly wily or do ine owe
Pm /mow