The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1864-06-07 00:00:00

*foreign anD Colonial batlligenct.

Thurwlay.-11. Duray, Minister
of Public Instruction, has presented & report to the
Emperor, it:tinting out the abnormal peretition occupied
M. Honor; who, by a measure of public order, has
been intwpacoate.l for the la-t two yt Sr. from fulfilhng
the duties of his Profeseor•hip at the College ttf France.
I The Minister says :—'• It is att contrary to th,. good
administration of the public funds as to the dignity of
• distingutshed scholar that he should be compelled to
submit to the anomaly of receiving • salary without
fulfilling Ist • function.. Not being able to restore U.
Renoir to the chair which be occupied on • single
occasion, it is expedient to loyatly terminate the pre
eent abnormal state of things by appointing M. Renoir
to other functions." In etin•equenca of M. Duruy'e
report, an Iti.perial decree ba• been issued appointing
IL Ronan Aseistant-Curator of the Imperial Library.
GERMANY.- ~,,, ORT, Thursday.—ln to-day's
sitting of the Federal Diet, on the proposition of the
United Committees, the Federal Governments were
euntmowd to prohibit the export by sea of gunpowder
and arms from North German ports.
Bum's, Tharsday.—Aocording to reliable informa-
tion, Dube Frederick of Augustenburg will proceed
hence_to_Vlenna

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DENMARK --Oorgsgsnits, Wednesday, 11 cm
The Dovbfadet of to-day expresse, itself violently
against England's proposal at the Conference for the
division of Schleswig, and demands that the Govern-
ment should meet it with • decided resistance. The
Fierepesfee —organ of the Conservative party—likewise
prefers war to the acceptance of the proposal.
ADDII2BII TO MIN° CHRISTI AN. —COP., NHAORN. May
22.—A deputation from Xfliding (Jutland) had audience
of the King on Tuesday last to preront an address to
his Majesty .4ne I by 16.000 persons of that town and
neighbourhood, designated in the adilr.s, as "haring
felt the burdens of the war more severely than any
other." The following is the text of the address
Most Gracious King,--We approach your Majesty's
throne at • serious moment—at a time when every
breast is filled with apprehensions for the future of our
beloved Fatherland. A suspension of arms has been
eincluded, and the bloodshed, which haa already carried
mourning into so many fainilie., and made so many
hearta heavy with grief, has temporarily cea.4. May
your Majesty encored in replacing Die armistice by
peace! Yet—Met Grsciou. King,—Although we are
all anxious ti enjoy once more the blessings of peace
under your Majesty's paternal rule, we attach higher
ismer-taboo to the future of the emantry. and the inde-
pendence of your Majesty ass Danish King, than to
liberation from tha preoure if the moment. In the
unequal contest which Denmark is carrying on, your
Majesty haa appealed to the endurance of the people,
and this Royal word has found an echo in our hearts
We come from a district which has felt the burdens
of the war more severely than any other ; but we do
not come to complain. Although we wish for peare
we pray to Almighty God for on lurance and strength
to support the sacrifices which our just cause
may further entail. We conclude with perfect re
bacon upon your Majesty, your house, and your
responaible adviser., convinced that your Majesty's
Oovernment will know how to protect our internal
freedom, so deeply rooteil in the existence of the
people, as well as our good right anti our national
Independence. May God protect your Majesty and our
beloved country r,
THE lONIAN ISL A NDS.—Coerr, Thursday.—
Greek troupe landed here yesterday. To day the
Greek lag was hoisted upon the forts amid groat
enthusiasm. The Protocol ceding the lonian Isles to
Greece was signed on the 28th ult., whereupon the Lord
High Commissioner published a priichunation announc-
ing the fact- His lordship then received • vote of
thanks from the Senate. The British Consulates have
been informed that in compliance with the wish of
Greece, England will extend her protection over the
lonian inhabitants in their relations with the Turkish
authoritiis for another par.
A KERB 'A —Nee Tong, May 20.—At an rarly
hour on the 18th, General Grant's right centre opened
fire and attempted to turn Lee', flank. Several charges
were made upon the Confolerstes, and their lines of
ride t Its and some prisoners were taken. Despatches
of the 19th say th.t by the action yesterday Grant
obtained an advantageous position on the Confederate
riiht. Federal lo.s eetimated at 1000 killed and :
wounded. The position occupied by lee is a vast '
entrenched camp, strongly fi rtified. The battle had
not been renewed on the .*h. Repulse of General
Bear confirmed.

Ntw Tong. May 21.- Morning.—On the evening of
the 19th instant, General k:well's corps made an ensue,.
eessful effort to Biro Grant's right The Federal.
captured 300 prieoners, mid lost 700 in killed and
missing. General Bestir-garl is in General Butler's
immediate front, limbering to asaault his intrench-
mi nt.. . General Sheiman has rsachrd Canerille. A
greet battle is imminent at Atlanta. Mr Stanton,
Secretary of War, announces that 25 000 yetersn
tioops hare been sent to reinforce General Grsnt. The
author of the forged proclamation of President
Lincoln has been arrested and sent to Fort Lafayette.
He concocted the proclamation for speculative pur-
pose...

'-gaer YORK, May 21.—Evening.—Thrre in no war
news. The Confederate iteamer Florida left Bermuda
on the 14th instant, it is believed, for the track of the
New York and Lirerpool steamers. The City of
Manchester and the Hansa. sailing to-day for Europe.
take 550 000 &ALB, in specie. Money efiiy. Gold, 83{
per cent premium.
The following is ilce Times' telegram by the same
steamer —Now Y. ,ItS, May 20.—At daybreak on
Wednesday, Grant again unsuccessfully aasaulted Lee'.
centre and left. After • desperate conflict, lasting
throughout the forenoon. the Federal. were forced to
retreat, with a loss of 1.200 killed and wounded. An
attack by Lee re subsequently stated to have been made
upon Grant'. front, and repulsed. Johnston contieues
to draw Sherman away from his base, Official
despatches from the Isere., to two p.m. yesterday.
announce his arrival at Kingston, 70 miles south of
Chattanooga, and that he was still advancing, and
Johnston retiring. The Federals had occupied ROl.lO.
The surpriee ag -111-h Butler On Monday opinnirt to have
been completely successfuL The Confederates capture'
General Ilickutan, with nearly his whole brigade and
eight or ten cannon, and drove the whole Federal force
to their intrenchments at Bermuda. The Federal loss
in kill. d and wound, rl is admitted to be 2 500. General
Ransom commanded the Confederates. The Govern-
ment has suppressed the World and Joera-rl of CUIll•
mem, for hav ne published the ferged proclamation.
Beth printing offices are in possession of the military.
Mar 21.—0 n Thursday Ewell gained Grant's rear,
and attempted the capture of the Federal supply
trains. The reult is unknown ; but after an hour'.
fighting, in which the Federal. lost upwarda of 1000
men, the Confederates returned to their intrenchmenta.
Mr. Howard cif the Brooklyo Daily Eagle, has been
arres'ed a-. the author of the forged proclamation, and
sent to Fort Lafayette. Ile haaceufessei his guilt, nod
implicates others. Gold,

THE DANGEROUS ARTILLIRT PAACTICIt AT DOTRR.—
The Mayor of Dover having waited upon hie Roysl
Highnees the Field Marshal Commanding in Chief for
the purpose of representing the danger arising from the
artillery practice carried on near the town, end to re-
quest some modificstion or • cessation of the present
system, Lis Royal Highness remarked that be could
hold out little hopes of the desired alteration, as, in
consequence of the recent extensive defences, Dover
was now one of the moat important fortified places in
the kingdom, and it would not only be undesirable but
next to impossible, without injury to the service, to in.
tellers with the practice of artillery.
811oCCHIG ARTILLIRT ACCIDENT.—PLTROUTII,IION•
DAT.—A fatal accident occurred here to-dsy in cense.
queeee of the artillery practice. Two watermen were
peeing aeroe the Sound, when air tight-inch hollow
111,4 fired from the citadel caused their boat to fill,
striking one of them, George M'Coy, who had both his
thighs shattered, and the lower part of his .1-inc torn
away. il'Cor lingered in this shocking condition for
six hours, dung to night. This is not the first &eel-
dent of the k•nd which has happened here, numerous
hosts croarug thu Sound having been struck in
sinister meaner, some of them even having been sunk.
Continued remonstrances have been made in vain to
the military authorities. Considi ruble excitement has
been occsaioned in this to-n by the pree-nt accident.
FR•RFUL AkTILLRIT AcCIDLNT.—Tba D battery,
3rd Brigade, Royal Horse Artillery, were out at drill at
&diary on the sth of April lest. They hal just
pßop•cl past in columns of half batteries Wt in front,
when the word "trot" teas given ; they had leirdiy
brok, a into • trot when the limber of No. 5, one of the
three leading guns, cai.loded, killing four men on the
spot end counting rieei.n others •. 13 hopes were
wounded, three of which bad to be abet inetantly.
The ground all round looked lik• • small battle-field
after an action. It was covered with pieces f '
uniform and !unites, sod the bodice of the poor fellow. '
who were killed. Two were lying quite elate to the gun
not moil disfigured, and the two others were about 100
yards off, where they had relies, f. adult, di,cfigunet.
They viere blown shoot 80 yards into the air. All that
remained of one poor fellow was Ida chest and head;
arms and everything else were gone. No cause can he 1
assigned for the explosion. The limber boxes were
filled with the regulated allowance of ammunition, and
bad bees packed in the presence of an °Mier and
serjaant on the Ist of April. No blame ii attached to
any one. The remains of the poor fellows were
followed to their last resting-place by the whole of the
artillery, and a Dirge somber of the officers and nien
of the 2nd battalion 21st Fuoleers. The following is
the list of the men killed and wounded
Gunners Hickey, Heel in, Townley, and Tunhey.
Wentakil --Gunners Muleatry, Gower, M'Mahon,
Conner, Power, and Lindsay ; Farrier Serjeant Taylor,
and Gunner Lydon, who had his bridle UM mashed at
the wrist. It has since been amputated. They are all
doing well. .

At Exeter a strike among the operatives in the build-
ing trade has occurred, the carpenters and joiners and
plasterers demanding increased wages. Tha latter state
that the rate of wages in lower than in any other part
of the country. and that it in not sufficient to enable
them to maintain themselves and their families. The
employen do not appear inclined to concede to the dr.
mends of the men. Strikes in other towns of the west
hams shoo takni place.
Fire or Lomb PsUSEsIXTOe.-1 remember an inci-
dent which occorred some years ago at the Bagni di
Lucca, which will illustrate what I mean. An English
stranger at One of the hotels, after washing bis bands,
brew his basinful of soapaed•water out of the
window just as the grand duke wan poising, deluging
his imperial highness from Lead to foot. The stranger
hurried at once to the street, and, throwing liisiself be-
fore the dripping sows reign, made the most bumble and
apologetic excesses for his art; but the grand duke
stopped him short at ones, saying, "There, there! any
no more of it, don't mention the matter to ain one, or
I shall get into • correspondence with Palmeraton. and
be compelled to pay a round CUM to you for damages."
—Cornelis. &Doted. is 131ocbroorts Magazine.
Loam Howe's VICTORY, 1794.—Wednesday hats
June 1, wee the 70th anniversary of the great naval
victory off Ushiust, who Lord Howe captured Ma and
destroyed one mil of the line of the French Bee'.
There are still cornicing ten offispra who fought in this
action: Admiral Sir William Parker, Bart., G.O It,
Ann:ire! William Henry Brown Tremlett, Admiral
I clsrard Raney, Admiral Henry Thomas Davies, IL ae.
Admiral William Haydon, Rear-Admiral William
Heston, Captain John Sykes, Captain Justinian
Bartell, Captain George Hair, and Commander
George Neste Tremlett.