The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1863-02-10 00:00:00

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YEOV IL—Conceal. —On Murals) the cele-
brated comic singer, Sam Cowell, gave an entertain"-
meet at the Townbail, to • very good "house.
accompanied by Miss Annie ling, late of the
English National Opera Company, ?ilia Sidney
Cowell, Mr. -Fred Gough, and the well-known
pianist and concertinist, Mr. James Hicks. The
songs snug by Sam Cowell were rendered in his
usual sparkling and witty manner, and he kept his
aadience in convulsioos of laughter. Mr. Cowell
nog six songs, namely, "\e iife and Death of
King Richard ye Third," "Clean yer &wt.," in
which "Sam" appeared in character This favourite
ditty was replete with foolery and wit, and the
speaking parts were all that could be wished for in
a comic actor. Alnew melody entitled " The Houle
that Jack Built" illustrated by 70 watercolour
drawings • long way after Lindblom' and others, was
capitally given, and "Sam's" quaint explanations of
the illastrationa mimed much merriment. A new
character song, "With my hand" caused roars of
laughter, in which Samuel wished "There was
no Bobbies," alias " Roberts." "The Ratcatcher's
Daughter" was given in such a manner as only •
Cowell can, and "Macon and Greens" was capi-
tally sung. Miss Cowell nog •0010 sorko in good
style, as also did Mrs. bug and Mr. Gough, and
the (no between these performers of" Blow Gentle
Gales" was beautifully sung, and loudly applauded.
The ballade( "Rocked in the Cradle of the Deep,"
by Mr. Gough, who possesses a powerful baritone
voice, was greatly admired, and "The Cousins" •
duet, was admirably rendered by the lady gingers.
Mr. Hicks presided at the piano, and played two
solos On the concertina in • very masterly manner,
and his performances were loudly applauded. The
entertainment from first to last is of a first-claw
description, and we would advise all our readers
who may have an opportunity of hearing Mr. Cowell
to attend hie concert, when a couple ofplesient hosts
can be spent.
DHU MIL Min FIGHT•III.II.—At the Townhall, on
Friday, before the Mayor, • man named William
Sperren, who described himself as a w but
who has lately been invalided from the Royal
Marines, and who said be came from Crewkerne,
was brought up in custody charged with being
drunk and disorderly in Wineetreet, on Thursday
afternoon. The case was proved by Sergeant
Keata, from which it appeared that the prisoner
walked into the police-station in a very drunken
state, and refused to leave it. The sergeant several
times desired him to "move on" and go home, but
the prisoner, who seemed to have a great affection
for the station, refused to do so, and, taking off his
cap, hung it up, expressing his intention "of stop-
ping there as long as he liked." The sergeant then
made him leave, when he wanted to do a bit of
"Tom Sayers" with him, or "any other man," but
this, perhaps, the sergeant was not inclined to try,
and es the prisoner refused to go home, he locked
him up, where he had the pleasure of passing the
night. The prisoner was lined In the "drunkard's
fee," 54. and costs, or in default *even day's recrea-
tion at the wheel at Taunton, and the money not
being forthcoming, he was marched off to "durance
vile." _ .

Coo ,iniae Mitgrixo.—At the weekly meeting of
the Board of Guardians on Friday, there were pre-
Dent the Rev. It. linyshe (chairman), John Wood,
Eat., F. M. Eastment, E.g., Captain Draper, Bev.
O. Harding, Bev. W. Harbin, Rev. W. Helyar,
and Messrs. Joseph Darby, John Sampson, T.
Hussey, C. Gillingham, T. Dampier, It. Hawkins,
Brook, H. W. Wake, J. Nana, 0. Tesoplentan,
Innen Trask, F. Hawkins, J. Cooper, J. Hebditch,
Joseph Poole' Joseph Staple, H. Male, W. Marden,
J. Fencer, and W. Peters.
COMPLAINT AG•INST • MIDIC•L
The Clerk read the following letter from Mr.
Hansford, the medical officer for East Coker, in
answer to the charge which had been brought
against him by Mr. Cooper at the last meeting, for
alleged neglect of duty in not attending a man
named Stevens, a servant in the employ of Mr.
Cooper, when be had been taken ill. —" Mr. Hans-
ford presents bin reaped.* ti the Board of Guardians
in answer to their communication about Charles
Stevens, hags to say that on January 26th his wife
came to the dispensary at East Coker for medicine
for her husband, and wished me to give him • meat
note and report him. She said she itad been to the
relieving officer the day previous. I observed that
she should have obtained an order for meat at the
same time, and that I did not like to report him
without an order, but I have never refused to see
him at any time, for I intended to see him. Later in
the evening, after dark, the woman came back with
the overseer'. order, obtained for tbe purpose of
enabling me to report her husband, and I simply
said such orders were of no use as regards relief.
The question was not about my seeing him. Tbe
reason why I did not visit him was that I knew all
the case before. His wife had said "that he was
better—• great deal better from the medicine which
be had taken." He is • man that has many times
stayed at home for days, and with the aid of a
little medicine has gone to work again without
troubling the Board. The last time I reported him
on the subject be went to work the Dame day, and
I hoped he might do so now. 1 have nothing to
say against the man, he deserves the relief he has
got, but I knew the case was not one of urgeacy.
I It was very late, raining hard, and as it afterwards
turned out I did not even know where he lived, for
'he had removed. On Thursday, the 28th, in the
middle of the day, I called upon him. He had •
cold and diarrhea', which had been checked by
the medicine. Mischief complaiot is weakness, and
'it is so at this moment. It is very rare I
require an order. I see 50 persons to one without
: an order night and day, and this largely amongst
the most helpless of the population, viz., the child-
ren, yet without this almost self-imposed labour. 1
I do not see bow the proper care of the poor in the
country districts could be carried on, for they would
I never in one quarter of the cases obtain orders.—
' Montacute, February 5, 1663."—Tbe Chairman
thought the letter was • satisfactory explanation,
and with the exception of Mr. Cooper, who said it
was a case of great neglect, the other guardians were
of the same opinion.

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ALTIRATION 01 DAY OF MELTING. Mr.
Hawkins, in bringing forward his motion, of which I
be had given previous notice, "that in future
the ordinary weekly meetings of the board be held
on Wednesday in each week, instead of Friday's as '
at present," hoped that he should not be deemed out
of place in proposing his resolution. As one of the ,
largest rate-payers in,, the Union he felt it a very
great inconvenience in not being able to attend the
guardians' meetings on Friday's as often as he could
wish, and many of his friends and neighbours were
of the same opinion. He had given notice of his
reallution last week, so that it might be discussed
without any party-feeling or ill-spirit, and he bad
not asked a person to support him since last Friday.
He thought the temark appended in One of the
papers on the subject (Pullman's News) quite out
of place, that the proposition did not seem to meet
with a very favourable reception. Now he thought
every gentleman would bear bon out in saying that
there was no belief shown either one way Of the
other. He thought almost every one was taken by
surprise. Therefore, as he was one of the largest
, rate-payers in the union, be thought he was not out
of place in proposing his resolution. Many of his
friends, not only those belonging to the Board, but
those that were not members, thought the present
day was • very inconvenient one, and for this reason
they felt that they could not accept the office of
guardians, and be thought himself that he must give
up his office if the day was not altered. There was
scarcely • market-day on which they had some
business in Yeovil, for it was • most important
town, and persons in business could not afford to
give up their time for them meetings. He asked
those gentlemen who were not in such a large
business to try to accommodate them with the lead
inconvenience to themselves. Mr. gammon
secinded the resolution.—The Chairman said, as far
as he was concerned, it was quite a matter of indif-
ference to him on which day the meeting was held.
He was ready to assent to any day the guardians
thought proper. He then put the resolution, when
nine votes were recorded in its favour, and seven
against it, so that it WAS carried. Mr. Hawkins
said if the Board wished for the meeting to be on
any other day than the one he proposed, he should
be happy to agree to it.—The Chairman said they
should endeavour to make it the most convenient
day for all to attend. All that now remained was
to have the sanction of the Poor-Law Board.—Some
slight discsesion then took place upon some of the
guardians refraining from voting, • doubt having
arisen whether or not those who were silent had
not, in point of fact, voted for the proposition, when
Mr. Pool wished for the Board to bave their meet-
ings on every alternate Wednesday, instead of every
week. He said if they gave up having their meet-
ings on Fridays there would not, he thought, be half
so many guardians present at the meeting every
Wednesday. He thought if they would try the ex-
periment for twelvemonths it would &miser well.—
The Chairman thought it was impossible that they
could carry this suggestion out. They had already
decided that they should meet every Wednesday,
and he did not see how they were to get over this.
—Mr. Maiden thought the Beard would recollect
that •hen they tried • similar course as that sug-
gestedby Mr. Pool it did not answer very welL—
Chairmen thought that by such a course they
' would get into • grog deal of difficulty with the
relieving officers and the poor. However, he was
quite ready to bow to their decision if they wished
" to have their meetings fortnightly instead of weekly.
, —Mr. Pool thought the course he recommended
, would answer very well, for he had had experience
, in a union about the sone Use as thin—The Chair-
man then put Mr. Pool's proposition that the Clerk
be not instructed to write toile Poor Law Board
until after sect week, when would give notice
' to have the meetings hold fortnightly.—Upon a
division Mr. Pool's proposition iris loot, about 20
pardisis irotissi fon tie proposition of Mr. Han.

kin., so that in ftiture the meetings will be bald ou
Wednesdays, and the Clerk was instructed to write
for the sanction of the Poor Law Board upon the
subject, Mr. Mall remarking that he thought thee.
,g.egohtitemweantwwtodhd up
every
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iL—Th eguardians
the auljoorintlyy
fter dispersed.
Bonocuit Perry Sirstioxo, Towahall, Tuesday.
—Before the Mayors (E. Whitby, isoi.,) J. H.
May,', Esq., and P. Greenham, Esq.
Bott-rAYMINT OF IlsTios.—Williom Brown, land-
lord of the Grapes Inn Wine-street, was summoned
for non-payment of borough and highway rates, and
was ordered to pay forthwith.--John Banger,
landlord of the Pear Tree Inn, Bond-street, was
also summoned for the same offence, and was ordered
to pay.
MILLING HIER ON SUNDAY.—Williani Brown,
landlord of the Grapes lon, was summoned for
milling beer on Sunday morning, the 19th of
January.—P.C. Gibson said that he went into the de-
fendant's house on the day in question, about ten
o'clock in the morning, whore he found four men
with three glasses of beer before them on a table.
He know two of the men, as they belonged to the
town. The defendant did not appear, but his wife
came in answer to the charge, and denied that there
were three glasses of beer on the table. She had
only drawn a glass of beer, and given it to a young
man, and she thought it was very hard if she could
not do this. —P.C.Mannam corroborated his brother
°dicer's statement, and as the defendant had bun
previously coovicted, he was fined £2 and costa.
A HAMER HARD CAI& —William Gaylord, land-
lord of the Britannia Inn, Vicarage-street, was
summoned on the information, of P.C. Pansone,
with refusing to give him permission to enter his
house, whilst in the discharge of his duty. From
the policeman's statement, it appeared that about
quarter-past two o'clock on the morning of the 13th
of January, he was in Vicarage-street, when he
beard noises in the house, and on requesting per-
meation to see whence the sounds proceeded from.
the defendant would not allow him, and said "he
would be d--- if he would let him look over the
house." The constable then went away. The de-
(cadent must have known that he was a police-
man, as he had his uniform on. The defendant's
wife, who appeared instead of her husband, sea the
reason why the policeman was refused adoration
into the room was, because she had a private party,
I and the police Lad no business to look into private
affairs.—The Bench, however, justified the conduct
of the police-officer, and the defendant was lined
20s. and ousts.
Towe Cot:Nrit, MINTING.—The quarterly meeting of
the members of the Town Council took plate at the
Council Chember, Townhall. on Monday: Pre.ent
The Mayor (E. Whitby, Iraq.,) Aldermen Tacker,
°reentered and Mayo Councillors Cox, Neil, Reg
mond, Goode, Cogan, Rawlins, Hill, Milburoe, Bode,-
hem, Malden, and Geake.—The minutes of the last
meeting having been read and affirmed, the Town
I Clerk read • letter which he had received from the
Secretary of Mate in reply to the address presented to
: Her Majesty by the Town Council on the occasion at
his Royal Highness the Prince of Wiles attaining his
suejority, and stating that Her Majesty bad been
pleased to accept it.—The Clerk stated thst the Gee
Committee had spoiled to the Gas Company for their
terms for the porchau of the works, when the secretary
bad told them that the company were sot desirous of
giving them any tenon, if, however, the Corporation
waded to purchase the works compulsory, they had
better give the notice required by Act of Parliament
in such cues. At • meeting of the Gas Committee
the communication lied been read, and the following
resoltition wine to: That under existing cinema:antes
it is not expedient to prosecute any further inquiry
at present on the subject referred to them in the reso-
lution of the 6th of January last--The Mayor
said there were two points to be considered in the
matter. In the Bret place the Gas Company wen not
willing idlers, and be thought it was • very doubtfel
point if they could compel them to sell the worke, and
in the next risco the Council would have to consider
the desirability of having the works.—Mr. HiU thought
it would be undesirable to practises the gas work'st the
present time. He then drew the &Beath:mot 'he Board
to the newly discovered photogeeic light, which he said
would cause a revolution in gss illumination. From a
report which had been plead in his hands be believed
gas of • superior make could now be purchased
at one-eighth less out than what was now in UM
A company was now formed in London, for the maaw.
facture of the photoeenie light, and he thought that the
gas esommittee should look into the matter, and see
whether they could not make it useful iend practicable
for illumination in the town.—The Mayor thought the
step was very premature—Mr. Hill then moved "that
the pre,ent gas committee be instructed to make in-
quiries into the practicability and desirability of intro-
ducing the new light into the town, slid that they make
a report to the Council upon the matter."—The Clerk
then reported that the Finanee Committee had ordered
the payment of bills amounting to £75 7s. 44. A 6d.
borough rate was granted to meet the expenses for the
current quarter, whist' were estimated at itIMO. The
estimate for the highways for the ensuing quarter was
£142, end • 44. tote was granted to meet the expense.
The qnestion of taking hack and rebuilding a wall at
Hendford, belonging to Mr. Greenbaum, for the purpose
of widenindtb. etreet, at • cost of £6O, was ordered to
~used our, ret was also • emdeuipleted improvement in
South-Attest. After some other begins. the Council
broke up.
Smelters roe 1063. At the Court at Csehmsu
House, Isle of Wight, on the 3rd February, present
the Queen's Most Excellent Majesty in Council, the
sheriffs were •ppointed for the several counties in
England and Wales, excepting Cornwell and Lancashire,
for the ensuing yeas. Thine for this and the adjoining
counties were as follows :—Berkshire, James Blyth, of
Woolliampton-house, near Newbury, Eaq. ; Devon•
shire. Sir George Staley Stucley, of Hartland Abbey.
Bideford, Bert ; Dorsetehire George Whieldon, of
Wyke-11.11, Gillisghani, faq.; Somersetshire. George
Treweeke &obeli, of Binge.% Esq.; Wiltshire,
Thomas Prager Greve, of Fern. Fut.
oourre Perry SFANIONS, Townhall, Wednesday.
Before G. Harbin, H. B. Holten, F. 11. &Anoint, and
J. Wood, Rama, Captain Mesailer, and the Rev. Mr.
Bennett
fiItALING TeßNlPL—Fanny Byrnes, of West Coker,
Elizabeth Spines, mother arid daughter, were charged
with stabile a quantity of +weeds from a field in the
occupation of Mr. Charles Bartlett, at East Chinnock,
on the 11th of Jenuary.—P.C. Fry said that on the 11th
of January he 'se' the defendant in a lure leading from
West Coker, picking up turnip., and when be went to
her she endeavoured to hide them, and when he looked
into the complainant's field he saw the defendant's
deughter picking op turnip., and throwing them over
the hedge to her mother. He charged tl- e mother with
stealing the turnips, what she said she did Utensil want.
—The Bench strongly adverte4 to the fact of defendant
bringing up the child to habits of thieving, and said
destitution was no excuse for stealing, because if she
had applied to the relieving °Meer, he would have
assisted her.—Fined 2e. fd. and cats, sod allowed
week for payment.
EITIALING OWL —Geortze Gould, • labourer, was
brought up in melody eharged with stealing a quantity
of cider from his employer, Mr. Gould, A yeoman of
Sparkford.—Aeting Sergeant-Clarke said that on Satur-
day morning let, at the prosecutor's tequest, he con-
cealed himself in the cider cellar. About 7 o'clock the
prisoner broke up the floor of the loft above the cellar,
and canie down to it. He went to one of the auks sod
inserted • bean stalk, and drank from the cask. About
nine o'clock he again entered the ostler, and again drauk
some more cider. The constable then came from his
place of uncealment, and asked prisoner who had given
him permission to drink the cider, when he replied 'No
one,' and he then took him to his muster—The prose-
cutor said the prisoner had been in his employ about
eight months, and he had always bore a good character.
In answer to the Bench if the prisoner woold consent
to be tried by them. or have his use sent for trial at
the sessions, he replied that he would have the case
disposed of by them—He was sentenced to two
months bard labour.
DAMAGING A DRIDGIA—Robert Vickery. • eerier, in.
the employ of Mr. Dawes, of Bridgwater, was charged
with damaging a bridge to the value of Ed, in the
parish of Weston Baniptese, on the 31st of December.
This was an adjourned ease from the last court day.
The facts appeared to be that the defendant was
driving • engin laden with timber, when it went over
one of the curb stones of the bridge, and caused the
damage alleged. Several witnesses were examined both
for and against, thou for the defence proving that the
bridge was in a very loose and shaky condition us the
lath of December. The Bench said, although they
did not believe the defendant bad wilfully damaged
the bridge, he would have to put it in repair within •
fortnight
DIGICKENNYM.—John Griffin,of Compton, alebouree,
was *barged with being drunk.—P.C. Gale said that ria
Sunday sfternoon, about three o'clock, as the people
were going to Coker church he saw the defendant in
the church-yard in • very drunken state, going towards
the church. The constable went to hien and told him
be thought he had not better go to church in the state
he was in. The defendant then went away, hut
soon after returned, but was ref used admiesion.—The
defendant in &Ammo said he had only bad from three I
to four pints of ale in • house, and be was quite steady
then, but on coming out and from having had no food
be wee suddenly taken "giddy." Upon expressing his
contrition the defendant wee discharged upon paying
expenses.
Oturrouertio Tics Flinewat.—Robert England, •
carter, of Ash, was summoned for obstructing the high-
way at Tintinhull, by leaving a waggon thereon, on the
19th of Jawiary.—Mr. Wood said that belied inquired
into the circumstances of the case, and thought it was
not worth bringing the matter before the court. The
facts were that the horse which drew the waggon was
suddenly taken ill, and the tarter drew the waggon on
one side of the read on Saturday, but on Monday morn-
ing he went and removed it. The Bench therefore
dismissed the case.
EVADING TOLL—Paul Jonas, an innkeeper, of Queen
Camel, wassummoned for passing through Spukford
Bar Gate, sod evading toll, on the 29th of December.
—The defendant said he had never paid any toll before,
and there was no bowie, or toll board, but only a
simple bar. The Bench dismissed the case upon the
defendant paying the 1.11 10.
LARCILNY.—Siineen Wills, a page-boy in the employ
a Squire Rodebert, of Merriott, was brought up in
custody charged with stealing a pocket knife, • hand-
kerchief, and abag of dominoes, the property of Biebard
Hamblin, a gardener, of Norton, on the 220d01 January,
The prosecutor was at work at Major Quintet*a when
he placed his jacket, eoutaining the things whist' were
stolen, in the coaohbouse, On returning for his jacket
sonic time after he friend the things were mng.
Prosecutor pee information to the police and P.C.
Campbell sad witness went to Merriou, Lid charged
the prieoner with having stolen the thines in question,
which however he denied. The knife afterwards was
found in the poeseesion of • ma' named Chant by P.C.
Gunniughato, elm avid he hat bought the knife of the
prisoner. The other things were not found. The
prisoner cemented to be tried under the Juvenile
Offenders Act, and pleaded guilty, and was fined Cl
and tests, and cautioned as to his future condust•
CHARD.—We are alien to understand that
?Grattan Court is about to be established in this
lowa.

AMIATZUR COXOIRT.—We stated in our last
issue that the surplus of the proceeds of the
amateur concert al.out to be given under the con•
ductorship of Mr. Noyes, would be given in aid of
the distressed cotton workers of the North ; it has,
however, since bees suggested to the amateurs that
the proceeds arising froui the concert would, in
consequence of no much distress in our town, be
far better appropriated to the alleviation of tbe latter.
We are glad to learn that the amateurs have given
the matter consideration, and dokided upon carry-
ing out the suggestion.
MUSICAL TINIAT EXTRAORDINARY. —Dr. Marks
and his " little men" performed at the Assembly
Rooms, George Inn, Chard, on Tuesday last. The
afternoon's entertainment was not very well at-
tended, but the room was crowded in the evening.
We need not comment upon the talents of Dr.
Mark's staff, as most are already acquainted with
the fact that the name of " Dr. Marks" is alone
sufficient to draw an audience. On this occasion
as usual every one was delighted, and we pro-
nonnce the entertainment a decided treat

CHEWKERN INocear. —On Monday an
inquest WU held before Doctor Wybranta, coroner,
at newish, in the parish of Crewkerne, touching
the death of George Vile, a labourer, who
was in the employ of Mr. Bodge, of the
same place. The following evidence was given
before a respectable jury, of which Mr. Badge the
deceased's master, was foreman :—Ann Vile, mother-
in-law of the deceased, deposed that he was lb years
of age, and had always been a weakly boy, but had
never been under any medical attendance, never
having been ill enough to require it. On Wednesday
morning on getting up tor to his work, about seven
o'clock, he complained to witness of having a pain
in his head, when she advised him to remain at
home until after breakfast, as perhaps he might be
better. This he did, but not becoming better she
desired bin* to remain at borne all the day, which
Ih. did, but did not appear to get any worse. On
Monday he kept his bed, but said be felt no pain,
except that in his head. About nine o'clock on the
I same evening he became worse, and witness called
11 a woman named Susan Tett, a neighbour, and at
eleven o'clock witneee's husband weut for a doctor,
end called upon Mr. Wills, who after making a
few inquiries told the father to go to the relieving
officer, and get an order and call the parish doctor.
—Witness's husband went to the relieving officer's
house, Mr. Samuel Howe, but unfortunately could
not make him hear, so be then went to the parish
doctor, Mr. Newington, who looked out of his
window, and asked what he wanted. The father of
the deceased told him he wished for him to come
and tee his eon, whom he expected would be dead
before he (the father) returned. Mr. Newington
refused to do so, but gave him some medicine, and
said be would call and see his son in the morning.
The poor father earnestly entreated the doctor to
come, upon which he 'was ordered from the
house" by the humane doctor. The father then re-
turned with the medicine to his son and gave situ him
but he died on the next morning, (Friday.) A jury-
man asked if the doctor inquired Into the complaint
of the deceased before he gave the father the medi-
cine, to which he replied "No."—The ooroner,
alter rending the evidence, said the present cabs of
death way a sad misfortune, but nothing could be
done with regard to the neglect of the doctor
beyond that of regretting his conduct, as he could
demand au order from the relieving officer or else
refuse to attend the deceased, and this was one of
results. The jury returned a verdict of "Died
by the visitation of God."
Rini BA ND. —Our rifle hand played some lively
tunes in the streets on Tuesday night, which the
public seemed to enjoy, as the streets were of full of

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people.
DK. 11•R/C •ND Ria " LITTLI Meg."—To those
who appreciate juvenile talent and love sweet bar-
mc.ny„ the concert given by Dr. Marks and his
"petit troupe," at the Assembly Room, on Alooday
evening last, must have been • rich treat. Now-a.
days, entertainments really entertaining are very
scarce and it is gratifying to be able to record an ex-
ception to the general rule, such as we may safely
pronounce Dr. Mark's to be. The programme con-
sisted of selections from the best COM posers, rendered
its the beet style by the "Little Men" who proved
I themselves decidedly "great" in their profession,
and reflected much credit upon their worthy teacher.
The cornet and violin solos by Messrs. Sturge
were admirable, whilst the performances of Sims
Reeves in miniature, and his darkie brother,
elicited frequent applause, and obtained several
encorea Altogether, from ifirst to last, there was
nothing the meet fasidious could object to, and ,
therefore we have great pleasure in recom-
mending those of our friends who have not yet
beard them, and may have the opportunity, to pay
them • visit.
BRISTOL.—LACOH•BLI &INS ON It lITICLIFF HILL.
—One of those scenes which have lately been so
common in many parts of Boglend, oosasioned by a
class of men known as hawkers, was enacted in this city
on Monday night. Ab ant six o'clock lathe evening, •
man o? gentledianly appearance, and most fashionably
dressed, hired a pony and trap for a abort time near
Bedminster Bridge. Having got into the trap, he soon
micaseded, by means of his oratorical powers, in
drawing. vast crowd aronnd Alm. He thee peoeeeded
to mil rings and seed pins, at the nominal price of
threepence each, at the mine •tirne banding to the
purchasers their money back again, stating that money
was no object to him. Having carried this system on for
a few minutes he produced sonic watch chains, which
he assured his hearers were sterling, and he told those
uound him that if they purchased the chains he
would likewise return them their money, and also a
valuable present. Having got some thirty or forty
shillings into his hands the people at last began to be
clamourons for their money back. Thewile-awake
gentleman, finding that the cart was getting too hot to
hold him, proceeded to draw from lain bag several
portemoonzies, inserted something which afterwards
proved to be farthings or rings, sod proceeded to
distribute them to parties who had bought the chains;
but here the scheme failed. Being found out he
endeavoured to make his escape, but was followed by
hundreds of persons. He then endeavouied to seek
shelter in • baker's shop, but his customers sod the
mob insisted upon his being turned out. He then
sought shelter in a public-beau, but here the mob
were more clamonrons, threatening to dusk hhn in the
New Cut. At last several polioeimen from the Bed-
minster station pat in an appearance, and succeeded in
safely escorting him to the Bedminater police station,
admist the Lootings and yelling, of the mob. At the
station, in she presence of Aeting-Snperintendeet
M'Cullern, the hawker returned the shillings to the
different parties, remising back his goods. He was
then allowed to walk off minus his hat and with his
coat very much damaged. The crowd soon dispereed.