The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1860-01-31 00:00:00

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S•LISBORY. —Death of the IlVe of a Chenibti from
Cklo-oform--On Tuesday last an inquest was held
held at the Council Chunlr, Salisbury, before It.
M. Wilson, Esq., and a highly respectable jury, on
the body of Mrs. Julia Mary Jane Whitlock, wife
of Mr. F.. Whitlock, chemist, who died under the
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circumstances detailed in the following evidenee.:7

Eliza Cooper deposed -I am servant-to Nlr. Whit-
lock. Mr. and Mn. Whitlock do not deep in the
same bedroom. On Tuesday night Mn. V hitlock
went to bed between ten and eleven o'clock.. I was

in the room u hen she went to bed. Her daughter
Louisa, who is about eight of age, slept with her.
No one else slept in the mow. I saw iny mistress after
she WAS in bed, and I left her in bed in the room.
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TKDWOKTII. —The Tedworth hounds met on Tues-
day at New Mill, and after killing a fox on Clinch
Common, went to Baram Wood, where another ani-
mal of the right sort was soon found. He took a
line right through the West Woods and over Clinch
Common down Martin's Hill, through Broomagrove
to the canal, nearly beside which he ran the best
wt of a mile, bearing a little from Pewsey Wharf;
leaving it on the left, he crossed the Marlborough and
Pewsey roads, made his way to Stowell Lodge, leav-
ing the house, Dmycote Wood. and Fews's Farm on
the left and lluish on the right, pointing in a line
for Tanismead Wood. Here he -banged his mind
and took the hill again, leaving Coffer Wood on the
right, and then in a line for Straw Farm, still bend-
ing to the right, and again ',ached W.eit. Woods,
the whole of which he ran through the second time.
Here the scent got better, and the hounds were on bet-
ter terms with their fox, and they stood well to him,
and after a few turns round Brooms copse they
killed him. The scent was bad, but the hounds
worked admirably. The time occupied, from the
find to the kill, was over two hours. The Marquis
of Ailesbury and a large field were out.

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On Wednesday' morning, about h o'clock. I went to
her bed-room to light the lire. The child came and
said that she thought her mamma was dead. I found
Mrs. Whitlock lying on the bed, on her side, with
her hands over her face and nose. I observed some
cotton wool against her nose. The child called Mr.
Whitlock into the room. I saw him take hold of
her hands and draw them from her face, when be
saw the cotton wool against her nose. Her nose
and lips were quite blue. I observed a small phial
containing a colourless liquid, on the bed-table close
by her side. She WRS accustomed to take chloro-
form every night. She said that she took it for the
tooth-ache. Mr. Whitlock knew that she had it of
, a night. She took it against his wish. He com-
plained of it on Monday night. He told nie to
tell Mrs. Whitlock that he was afraid she would do
herself some harm with it. I told my mistress what
Mr. Whitlock had said. She replied that he need
not trouble about it; she took it for the tooth-ache,
and she could not du without it, They did not live
happily together. I once remember Mrs. Whit-
lock being very violent when she was refused chloro-
form. Mr, William Martin Coates, surgeon, de-
posed—l attended Mrs. Whitlock professionally for
several years. She was a person of very delicate
health, and had an affection of the lungs. I have
heard her frequently complain of face•ache. A few
weeks ago Mr. Whitlock said that she hail asked for
chloroform, and that he suspected she used it for
other purposes then external application. Mrs.
Whitlock did not deny it, but said that she used the
chloroform for external application. The bottle was
shown to me by Mr. Whitlock. There is a little
chloroform in it. From the appearance of the body
and the other facts I am of opinion that death was
caused by inhaling an atmosphere too much loaded
with chloroform. I am aware that Mr. and Mrs.
Whitlock did not live comfortably together, and
usually slept in separate moms. Mr. Whitlock's
conduct has been that of too indulgent a husband. I

am convinced that her mind was disordered. Mr.
Edwin Whitlock deposed : I think she was about
37 or 38 years of age. She has taken chloroform for
several months to my knowledge. When she first
had it she was suffering from tic-doloreaux. She
was in the habit of rubbing it in externally, in order
to relieve her face. I have not slept in the same
room with her tor a month or more. Sometimes
she used it externally. Since her health has been
had, I have lessened her allowance. The servant
has often entreated me to let her have it, and I have
acceded to the request, because I thought that she
would think it unkind if I did not send it. I sus-
pected that she used it for inhalation. She ate
scarcely anything on Tuesday. I went to Davis's
that evening to try to get a partridge or pheasant,
or something nice. She told the housekeeper she
could eat some ham and eggs, which were sent to her.
I took her up some sal volatile, when her spirits
seemed better. She had used chloroform for the
last six or seven weeks, and more or less for a year,
but it is not till lately that she has used it so pro.
fusely. Verdict, " Died from an over-dose of chloro-
form, taken by herself for the purpose of relieving
pain."
Wtt..rox. —Literary I'm/little. --The Rev. Tupper
Carey, of Harnham, delivered an interesting lecture
on some of the later "Arctic Expeditions," to a
numerous and respectable audience on Wednesday
evening.
VOLUNTEER RIFLE CORPS.—The proposed corps
for this town and neighbourhood is progressing
favourably, and inure than 30 efficient members, who
will provide their own uniform, have given in their
signatures. Edward Hinximui, Esq., Little Dorn-
ford House, has given .e 5 to the fund, which now
exceeds £260, and it is hoped many of the industrial
classes will join, as they can do so on payment of .C 1
as entrance fee.

DOWSTos.—The Fire al Iloodgreen. —Sir E.
Hulse, Bart., has offered a reward of £5l) to any
person who will give such information as shall lead
to the apprehension and conviction of the parties
who set fire to some cottages at Woodgreen, on the
night of the 13th inst.
Waxmisprree.—A carpenter. named James Trim-
by, aped 71, met with a serious accident at Lord
Baths new farm buildings, at Ox-stalls, on Thurs-
day last. He was at work on the roof of one of the
buildings, when he missed his footing and fell to the
ground, about 20 feet. One of his arms was broken
and his head severely injured, and it is doubtful
whether he will recover.
TUE LATE UASX Or SUPPOSED INFANTICIDE.
Lydia Macey, who is supposed to be the mother of
the infant found in a well on Boreham Down, has
been committed for trial at the next assizes.
Hubs Comm.—About 40 of the enrolled efficient
members of the volunteer rifles mustered for drill
on Friday evening week, at the Townliall, and went
through the various evolutions, &c., very creditably.
Drills were appointed for the following Wednesday
and Friday evenings, at 7 o'clock. It is expected
that the number (60) will be made up in a few days,
when the list will be closed.
Christy's American Minstrel Company gave an
entertainment at the Atha:ileum Lecture Hall, on
Friday. Though the songs were not executed in an
artistic manner, yet the choruses and instrumental
music were very good, and the " darkies' " ready
supply of fun greatly pleased the audience. A
fancy dance by one of the party elicited much ap-
plause. The company also gave two concerts on
Saturday afternoon and evening, which were well
attended. .

TROWBRIDGE.— Volunteer Effie Corp.—The mem-
bers of this corps musteted at Benefield, the resi-
dence of Captain Clark. on Tuesday afternoon, and
preceded by Messrs Gouldsmith's Saxhorn band,
marched to the Police.station, where J. P. Stan-
comb. Esq.' administered the prescribed oath to
Captain T. Clark, Lieutenant J. P. Clark, and En-
sign J. G. Foley, and subsequently to the non-com-
missioned officers, and members of the corps. In the
evening the corps assembled in the drill-room, at
Messrs. Clark's facto_ry, and partook of an excellent
dinner provided by Mr. Slaty, of the George Hotel,
at the expense of the Captain, who presided on the
occasion. Nearly a hundred persons were present,
and it is unnecessary to add that a pleasant and con-
vivial evening was spent.

ROYAL WILTSHIRE MILMA. —Oa Friday week I Wixotitxrxe.—Hoinpshire Friendly Sociely.—At '
upwards of 299 of the Royal Wilts Militia, whose the monthly meeting held fin Weduessbiy, Wyndham
time of' sers we had expired, were discharged from Portal. Fag. in the chair, twenty-four new members
Diver, awl were brought up by special train, which were adinitied, several new policies increased, and
left tho greater part at Ilia *totem ; the remainder, claims to the amount of £163 19s. 6d. paid. Certain '
belonging to Devizes, and the surnmuding villagiei, applications were then disposed if, and the meeting I
arrived at this town at four o'clock in the often.. ~,,, adjourned to the 15th of February next.
and most of them alniusit immediately went to their REDUCTION IN THZ PRICE or G ws.—The directors
respective Minas. and their lessee (Mr. A. (rolly), have reduced the
Nlsumentorsin.—.Voribrirough Brandt Railway. 'slice of less from 6w 6d. to 60. per 1,000 cubic feet. i
—Henry Bingham Barin4 Esq., M.P., has signifies' rwo Additional lifeboats are to be placed at the ,
his intention to suincrilw for 50 shares, of 1:110 each, back of the Isle of Wight, one at Brook and the I
other at Grange Chine. The cost of these boats '
towards leaking up the capital for the Branch Rail-
will be about £7OO. The Lifeboat Institution sub-
way. This is flie collie amount the hon. memher
subscribed in the Berk. awl Hants Extension Hail- sent/ee1:350 towards it, and the rest is to be made!
up by a public subscription, which at present !
way. There are yet some influential parties in the
amounts to nearly £3OO. The continual wrecks at !
town and neighbourhood who have subscribed next
to nothing in accordance with their influence and the back of the island render the station of lifeboats!
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position. The example set by the two borough on that coast essentially necessary.
ANDOVER. Sudden Death. An inquest was '
members will, it is hoped, induce many of the pre ANDOVER.
before the borough coroner, H. neither, Esq.,
sent subscribers to increase their amounts, and those
Nlonday evening, on the body of Harry Tilley, who
who are hanging back to come forward at once, and
give the undertaking aid according to their
died suddenly on the previous morning. The de-
means.
ceased had attended a place of worship on the pre.
The examiner, on standing orders. has fixes' Thurs-
day, February 2nd, to go into the formal proofs of vines evening, and afterwanls partook
.of supper
compliance, /cc., therefore no time should be lost, without complaining of any symptoms of illness, but
was found dead in his bed about two a.m. on Mon-
SEEND.—IIIO iron works which are now being day morning. A verdict was returned of " Died by
worked by the contractor, Mr. Brotherhood, bid the visitation of God." A pad morlein examination,
fair to be of considerable importance to the neigh- was, however, ordered, in consequence of a report
bons-hotel. There are at present about 50 hands em• which had gained ground that the deceased had
ployed, which number, it is supposed, will be shortly come to his death unfairly, but the result corrobo-
considerably increased. The engine and furnace rated the previous testimony of the surgeon (J. M.
have been in regular work for nearly the last fort- Gooding°, Esq.), that death was occasioned by ,
night, and are in every way satisfactory. aneurism near the heart. _ _ - . .

HOMSKY. —Stveral trees having lately been mali-
ciously injured upon the estate of Hoke, a reward of
£5 has been offered to any person who shall give
such informat at the police office, Ronmey, as
will ensure the conviction of the offender.
Viscount and Viscountess Palmerston left Broad.
lands on Monday week for Cambridge House, Pic-
cadillly. The noble lord has been entertaining •
distinguished party of the nobility and gentry since
his return to Rioaillands, and the extensive pre-
serves have provided ample sport for the visitors,
who could not have been but satisfied with their
success.
A spirited contest took place on Wednesday to
supply a vacancy in the Town tuned if the
Is rough, in the room of Mr. Thomas coleott, who
was elected Alderman in the place of Dr. Bedilmne.
The candidates for the seat were Mr. Withers and
Walter K Godfrey. The contest between the rival
parties was very severe, and at four o'clock an equal
number of votes had been polled for each candidate.
The Mayor gave the casting vote in favour of Mr.
Withers, and he was thereupon declared duly
elected.
On Satunlay last, about 9 p.m., Mr. Fanstone, of
Romsey, butcher, was near the Hatchett Inn, at
Shertield English, with a quantity of meat in his
cart for sale as usual, when lie missed a piece of
beef, about eight pounds, awl from inquires made,
it appeared from the statement of a lad named
Moody, that a person named Grant was seen to leave
the cart with something under his frock an i go
towards Mr Olding's cow-pen. The cow-pen was
searched and the beef found, and Grant was at once
taken into custody and conveyed to the police sta-
tion at Romsey.
At the County Police-court, on Thursday week,
before the Rev. T. H. Tragett and R. G. Linzee,
Esq.—James Skeabi, of Romney, a dealer in fish,
was charged with assaulting And beating his
wife, Ann Skeata, on the 17th inst. The prisoner
pleaded guilty, and from the statement of the
pnwecutnz it appeared that she hail been very
brutally beaten. Committed for six weeks, with
hard labour, and bound over to keep the peace fur
one year.-- Gem ye RoyrrA, of Roiusey, WAS
charged with stealing a tame duck from a stream of
water at Braslifield, the property of Elizabeth
Fielder. The prisoner pleaded guilty, and was
sentenced to one the hard labour.
Itmewoon. PoqrAiny. On Sunday morning
between four and five o'clock, four men were dis-
covered poaching, on lands near Wick COM .....
bcl4.llgillg to John Mills, Esq., and upon one if that
gentleman's keepers and seven assistants following
them to endeavour to ascertain who they were, two
of the poachers fired at and severely wounded F.
Derlmui (Mr. Mills' fisherman) in the knee. The
police were quickly on the alert, and on Monday
Supenntenilent Staunard apprehended a man named
Charles Yeatinan on suspicion of being one of the
'arty. On Tuesday the prisoner was brought before
John Coventry, Esti., and remanded a week. On
Wediewlay another of the gang, named Street, was
apprehended at Guildford, by Superintendent Stan-
nerd, and brought to Ilingwwwl. The others cow
corneal have left the town, but will doubtless shortly
be in the bands id the Hice. The four are noted
peachers, awl have openly stated their determina-
tion to shoot any man who should attempt to take
them. Mr. Mills has offered a reward of .E5O for
their apprehension.