The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1862-04-29 00:00:00

MR. GLADSTONE ON THE AMERICAN
STRUGGLE.

On Thursday the Chancellor of the Exchequer
attended a crowded meeting of the Manchester
Chamber of Commerce at the Manchester Town-
hall. The object of the meeting was to present
an address to Mr. Gladstone, acknowledging his
services as a statesman and financier. In re-
sponding to the address, our Finance Minister
entered somewhat fully into the state of public
affairs at home, and gave his views of the "de-
plorable struggle" in which the two sections of
the American Republic are DOW engaged—a
struggle in which huge arm'es are destroying
each other by thousands at a time, and in which
the dower of the American youth are perishing
on their own soil by the hands of their own
countrymen. We are satisfied the majority of
the English people are of precisely the same
opinion as Mr. Gladstone, and it would un-
questionably bo well if American minds could
be induced to pause, and to put the same
questions to thernselvea. "I think," said Mr.
Gladstone, "it was well stated by my noble col-
league, Lord Russell, that this was a struggle on
the one side for supremacy, and on the other for
independence. (Cheers.) Now, I cannot but
sympathise with those who are making the
struggle for supremacy. It is painful to sur-
render a great, an imposing, and magnificent
national unity. We, the English people, in
other times have felt that pain. (Hear, hear.)
We know what it was. Old George 111. upon
the throne, whether you approve his policy in all
things or not, had all the feelings of an English-
man—was a true Englishman in heart and senti-
ment. He felt his heart rent in twain by the
laceration of the empire when the American
colonies were parted from us. But the expe-
rience we have had in our own national history
gives us in some degree the means of judging of
the prospects of this American struggle better
than those which are possessed by the Americans
themselves. Some persons may say that the
Northern States are a great deal stronger than
the Southern, and therefore they must win.
Now, England was in former times a great deal
stronger than Scotland, but Englishmen as well
as Scotehrnen now know that when it was the
object of England to establish by force her supre-
macy over Scotland, the Scotch proved them-
selves to be what are called 'very ugly custo-
mers' (laughter) ; and at length it was not the
exercise of force, but a sense of policy and
prudence on both sides, dictated in the main by
' natural circumstances, which led to the union of
the two kingdoms. But the position taken by
the Northern States is this: We won't let you
go;' while the position taken by the Southern
States is, 'We are determined to go.' ('Hear,
hear,' and a laugh.) Well, gentlemen, you are
men of business, and I ask you if one of you
has got a partner, and that partner wants to
separate from you, whether in the long run it is
not very difficult to hold him? (Laughter and
cheers.) But, supposing that you were able to
hold that partner, supposing you could contrive
some indenture of partnership by which he
should abdicate his free will and tie himself to
you like a captive at the chariot wheel of a
victor, he still retaining an alienated heart, no
common interest in the business, having a desire
to trip you up and embarrass you, why, I say,
you would not hold that partner if you could.
(Cheers.) The Northern States of America have
undertaken a military enterprise of enormous
difficulty. It is but fair, 1 think, that we should
record our sense of the vast and gigantic ener-
gies which they have unfolded in its prosecution.
They have had certain successes in the field.
But here again I fall back on our English expe-
rience. Revert to the annals of the War of
Independence between the American colonies
kid thi yntry,
.and. see where were the sue-
otaird.inAt field. _ It was not for want of ono.

ceases that we did not conquer those colonies.
It was because we found that when we had been ,
successful in the field we w ere no nearer our
object than before. (Cheers.) It is not the
question—when you are endeavouring to con-
quer a country—whether you can break up its
embattled armies and drive them off the plain
where they contended with you in fight. The
question is this, and this alone—whether the
heart of that country is set upon separation ?
(Cheers.) If it is not set upon separation it may
be conquered ; but, if it is set upon separation,
and if the blood of Washington and of the men
of Virginia of his day still runs in the veins of
those who inhabit the Southern States, then it is
almost impossible that the military object should
be effected ; and, even if it were, the civil and
political difficulties remaining would render that
military success itself a curse and a misery to
those who had achieved it. (Cheers.) Well,
gentlemen, we in this country are in the habit
of pl..in speaking ; and, considering the near-
ness and intimacy of our relations with all those
who inhabit the North American continent, it is
well, I think, that we should test our minds in
regard to the sentiments with which we view
what you have well described as this 'deplorable
struggle.' May the Almighty disposer of all
hearts bring that struggle quickly to an end!
For the sake of ourselves—for the sake, above
all, of the Americans themselves,—may that
, struggle quickly reach its termination ! (Cheers.)
May that take place, not which we wish or way
prefer, but which is for the peace, the happiness,
and the welfare of the inhabitants of that
country, be they white or be they black!
(Hear, hear.) It is impossible that the
butchery now going on can ever bring the two
parties again into a state of union. Rightly or
wrongly, the Confederates have resolved to be
independent of Federal control, and to obtain
this liberty they have made sacrifices that would
have ruined a people not thoroughly determined
to gain their object. For twelve months they
have successfully defied all efforts for their sub-
jugation, and are it this time melting down their
church bells for tannon, and their type for
bullets. We may, therefore, fairly conclude
there is amongst them a spirit which will not be
broken, notwithstanding the reverses they may
meet with in the field of battle.

DORCHESTER. PITCHED CORN MARKET,
Saturday, April 26.—We bad only a limited atten-
dance, but business WES very brisk, and wheat sold
at an ADVANCE OF ONE SHILLING per. qr. Barley
plentiful, and wanted, and a general clearance was
effected at an advance of from ONE TO TWO sEmA.INCIS
per qr. Other things were fully as dear, except
clover seed which fetched less money.
COMMITTED TO THE DORCHESTER GAOL.
ABsizes :—Thomas Smart, perjury at Wimborne.
Hard Labour :—Jamea Lane and Frederick Lane,
assault at Blandford, 1 calendar month; Robert
Peters, vagrancy at Portland, 3 calendar months;
Georgian& Lester, vagtancy at Dorchester, 1 calendar
month ; William Angel, assault at West Stafford,
2 calendar months; George Ashwood, vagrancy at
Blandford, 7 days; William Cousins, assault and
battery at Blandford, 1 calendar month ; Walter
Dench, idle apprentice at Weymouth, 1 calendar
month; Sarah Russell, vagrancy at Weymouth, 3
calendar months; Daniel Burt, vagrancy at Hillfield,
3 calendar mouths; John Dunning, stealing wood
at Pidltetrenthirle, 1 calendar month.
HEALTH OF OUR TOWN.—WO are pleased to find
that our indefatigable Board of Health are taking
into their serious consideration the defectiveness
of the ventilating shafts, many of which up to the
present time emit a poisonous stench, as predicted
by Dr. Panton and published in our journals .110IDO
time since.

DORCHESTER UNION. —The Board of Guardians,
at their gathering on Saturday, the 26th inst.,
appointed Mr. John Dunman, miller, &c., of Piddle-
town, registrar of births, &c., for the Piddletown
district of the above Ui:ion, rendered vacant by the
resignation of Mr. William Beasant. There were
six candidates for the office, five of whom were
present at the election, the successful one being
absent through indisposition.
BRITISH Scnoot...—On Wednesday, April 23rd,
the annual examination of the children instructed in
these schools was held at the Townhall. A goodly
number of parents and friends of education were
present, and the proceedings were of a highly inter.
esting character. The proceedings commenced by
an address from the Chairman, W. Tice, Esq., who
in a forcible manner pointed out the advantages of
education, and wrged upon those who were parents
the necessity of sending their children regularly to
school. The children then joined in the following
exercises :

Song ... ... (Notes of Prsise.)
Reading, 3rd Class, examined by Mr. Wise.
„ lit Rev. J. Fox.
Recitation ... (The Roble Sailor) J. Edwards.
cleography (Asia). examined by Mr. Holmes.
t H Paine.
Recitation ... (Lodgings in London.)
.fl Welch.

English History, examined by Mr. Wine.
Song (Old England.)

,
Scripture, examined by Mr. Tardy.
Song ... (Sc:iool Friends.)
Spelling and Mental Arithmetic, examined by Mr Holmes
Recitation (Alexander and the Robber.)}"l,klottiriplild.
The report was then read by Mr. Vernon, and from
it we are happy to find that the school is working '
very efficiently, the number on the books being 100,
and the daily average attendance 90. The Rev. J.
Fox moved its adoption, which was seconded by M.
Devenish, Esq., and carried unanimously. C. F.
Vardy, Esq., of the British and Foreign School
Society, then addressed the meeting, and the pro-
ceedings closed with singing the National Anthem.
THE PROPOSED PUBLIC CLOCH.—The urgent ne-
cessity of a public clock in some central position of
the town of Dorchester having been generally ad- ,
mitted by the inhabitants and visitors, more espe-
cially since the disuse of the clock of St Peter's ,
Church, which being parochial property cannot be
brought under the control of the public autho-
rities, it has been resolved, as many of our readers
are undoubtedly aware, if funds can be raisedo to I
erect a clock tower at the south-west angle if the
Townhall, to receive a clock of the beat description,
with three large dials, so placed that the time may
be seen at each of the principal entrances to the
town. A drawing of the proposed clock tower has
been prepared by Mr. Ferrey, the architect, highly I
ornamental to the building, the coat for the erection
of which, together with the clock, to be provided
with an arrangement for illumination at night, will
cost from £450 to £5OO. Under the Local Board of
Health Act, the coat could be defrayed out of the ,
rates, but as this would fall heavily on many '
who could not afford to pay, and as there are '
unquestionably many, who, if the case were placed 1
before them, would be happy to contribute towards
the object, it has been resolved to defray the ex- I
pense by public subscriptions. Accordingly the Town,:
Council have appointed a committee, under the pre-
sidency of the Mayor, for the purpose of collecting'
the necessary funds. At present, in answer to
letters forwarded by the Mayor, who has been inde-
latigable in the promotion of the object, about
£2BO have been promised from gentlemen in various ,
parts of the comity, a fiat of which will, we under-
stand, shortly be published. A canvass of the town
generally has not yet been made, but when such
does take place we are sore that all will contribute ,
according to their ability to the necessary funds.
There are also no doubt many in the surrounding
distr ct, who from old associations in connection
with the county town of Dorset, would be happy
to contribute their mite. To all such, we can
give the assurance, the Mayor will be most happy ,
to receive any enbscriptions, however small that may
be entrusted to him for the purpose.
BOROUGH BETTY SESSIONS.—The magistrates on
the bench at the usual weekly petty session
for the Borough on Monday were the Mayor, G.
Curme, hi. Devenish, E. Pearce, and R. Davis,
Foqrs. We understand that it is about the second
time Mr. Pearce has taken his seat on the Bench
since be has held the commission of Borough magis-
trate.

PUBLICANN BZWARZ ! !—At the Borough Petty
Se, sions on Monday, Thos. Riggs, of the Bull's Head,
Fordington, and Wm. Woodward, of the Star Inn,
Dorchester, were charged wi th having their houses open
for the wile of exciseable liquors during the hours
of Divine service on Sunday week. Riggs pleaded
guilty. The magistrates, however, were desirous of
knowing something of the circumstances of the
case, and from the statement of the police, it
appeared that when defendant', house was visited
there were nine persons drinking. There were
several pints on the table, and one man was standing
drinking at the bar doer. The Bench fined the de-
fendant £5, and Bs. 6d. costa.--William Wood-
ward pleaded that he was not acquainted with the
circumstances of the cue, but that his wife drew
the beer in ignorance of the law. Mrs. Woodward
than stood forward, and said that two of the gas-
men, Lucas and Taylor, name to the Star, and allied
for a pint of beer each; that she refused them, and
they stated that as they were working they could
demand it, and she accordingly drew it. Lucas was
then sent for, and on his arrival he informed the
Bench that they were not refused, and that they
never stated they could demand being served as they
were working. He further added that when the
policemen came to the house, Mrs. Woodward
caught up one of the pints and poured the bur into
the pot over the fire in which her dinner was boiling.
The Bench commented upon the "fib." defendant's
wife had told about the affair, as it had made the
case worse than it was berm e. This defendant was
also tined £5, and 11.. costs. It should be remarked
that both parties bad been previously convicted.
DRUNKENNESS AND TRZ CONSZQUZNOBI. —Fanny
Oawler and Elizabeth Mitchell, two nymphs of the
pave, were on Monday brought up on remand,
charged with stealing a silver watch, the property
of a hawker, named Henry King. It appeared that
King and the two girls were, with some others, in
the tap room of the Mariner's Inn. King was
drunk and Alit aslesp,',Asen the two girl; took the
watch trod bic nook. -fThestwarde the pollee picked

him up in the street, and took him to the polies
station, and the next no.rning be found that hi
money, /.2 3s. was safe in his pocket, and his watch
gone. Inquiries weie trade, and a NliliLiainan told
the police he saw the girls take the watch. They
were accordingly apprehended, and the stolen article
was fountt hidden close to one of the trees in the
long walks. The girls pleaded guilty, and were trn•
teneed to 0 weeks hard Lthour each. King, although
hound over in £2O on Friday, to appear MI Monday
to prosecute, did not attend, awl his recognizance's
were declared forfeited. Unless he can persuade the
magistrates to deal leniently with bite, his di onken
" bout" will cost Lim £2O, besidea the loss of his watch.
Wir.lT CAN Ir MEAN ? !l!—We copy the follow•
ing advertisement from the Dorset Chronicle of
Thursday last :

"rilHk Parents of a Young Lady are desir-
ous of placing their Daughter, aged 19, with
a highly respectable Farmer in Dorset, where there
are lively Sena and Daughters, for change of Air,
where she would be treated as one of the family,
and have opportunities of horse exercise round the
farm an hour every morning. Her diet entirely
milk."
Who is this extraordinary young lady —yes, it says
lady? Does the old lady of West High-street claim
any relationship "Her diet entirely milk !"
Strange!! Ought we to recommend a treatise on
the rearing of calves? We certainly would do so
but for the desideratum of "lively sous." This
appears as unfathomable as "the present high price
of veal, notwithstanding the visible abundance of the
raw material."
WEYMOUTH —VoLuzersint Rime Msarrtso.
The annual meeting of the We/mouth Volunteer
Corps for the purpose of considering and passing the
accounts, was held at the Guildhall .on. Wednesday
evening. Captain Thresher presided, and the
other commissioned and non-commissioned officers
were present. The balance sheet,read by Mr. R. F.
Eliot, was m follows : —Balance last year £292 18s. 7d.
Subscriptions, £99 7s. 6d; sale of ammunition,
£lB 9s. 6el; drill sergeant's pay, £l9 16s. 6d ;
entrance fees, &c., £47 15e.. I& ; total income,
£478 7s. 94., while the expenditure amounts to
.£420, leaving a balance in hand of £55 4s. 4d. The
Finance Committee were re-elected, and votes of
thanks were passed to Mr. Eliot for acting as trea-
surer; to Mr. W. R.' P. Jeffery, their bugler • to
Mr. Mace for hie services in purchasing and exchang-
ing clothing, and to Captain' Thresher and the other
officers- It appeared from the remarks of Mr. Hill,
the secretary, that several of the members had not
paid up their sebecriptions. It was proposed that
the secretary should write to them once more, and
if not paid up within one month, to exhibit their
names in some conspicuous place at the Townhall.
The meeting afterwards separated.
VESTRY MEETING. —A meeting of the vestry for
the election of churchwardens for Melcombe Regis,
passing the churchwardens' amounts and other
matters, was held at the vestry adjoining St.
Mary's church, on Thursday last. The Rev. Talbot
Greases, rector, presided. Mr. Robinson, one of
the retiring churchwardens, read the accountet. The
expenditure, with the balance duo to the church-
wardens last year was £lB3 Os. 4d., and the income
£l6l Os. 2d., leaving a balance due to the church-
wardens of £22 Os. 2d. This sum, however, would
not be carried forward to the next year's amount, as-
the churchwardens and a few friends had resolved
to subscribe the amount. The real balance, how-
ever, would have been more than this, as the col-
lector had to be paid for collecting the rates. The
Chairman said it would be remembered when the
vestry wished last year for special reasons to return
their two out-going churchwardens, it was resolved
that a person should be appointed for collecting the
rates, in order to lighten their labours. He thought,
however, it was a bad system, and the church-
warden he was about to appoint had agreed to take
his share of the collection. He begged to appoint
Mr. John Angell Talbott as his churchwarden. Mr.
Pigeon begged to propose that Mr. Robinson be re-
elected to act for the parish, as he thtentht they
could not have a better man. Mr. Robinson bilged
to decline. as he had been three years i 0 oCee.
Mr. R. F. Eliot then proposed, sad MK Pigeon
seconded, that Mr. James Milledge be shurch-
warden for the parish. The resolution was adopted
unanimously, .Mr. Rooks was re-appointed
organist. Mr. Robinson reported that after a dill-
gent canvass they had been able to collect bet about
£24 for the restoration of the altar-piece, whereas
the smallest sum it was estimated they would re-
quire, was £34 or £35. After some discussion it was
resolved that the matter should stand over for the
present. A vote of thanks to the chairman for pre.
siding on that occasion terminated the proceedings.
FUNERAL 07 THE LATR COL. SIR W. L. FREE-
STUN.—The mortal remains of the late Col. Sir
William Lockyer Freestun were deposited in the
vault beside the remains of the late C. Pratt, Esq.,
Lady Freestun's former husband, in the Abbey
Cemetery, at Bath, on Thursday. The body, at-
tended by several of the deceased's relatives and
friends, arrived at Bath at about half-past ten
o'clock, and met other friends from Weymouth at
the George Hotel, and proceeded thence to the
Abbey Church about One o'clock. The funeral
cortege consisted of a hearse, drawn by four horses,
four mourning coaches each drawn by four horses,
and two carriages drawn by two horses each, con-
taining the servants. Among the mourners were M.
Freeatun, Esq., the nephew of the deceased, Major
Vaughan Jenkins, George Whieldon, Esq., J.
Brymer, Esq., Costerer, Esq.' Col. Bleake ; and
from Weymouth—Dr. Smith. Mr. Robens, Mr.
Lundie, Mr. Hallett, Mr. R. Damen, Mr. Raggett,
Mr. Thomas Senior, Mr. Commine, Mr. W. Thomas,
Mr. C. Thome* Mr. H. Harris, and Mr. Anderson.
The coffin was of polished mahogany, and the in.
scription on the breast-plate gave the name
and titles of the deceased, and the date of his birth,
giving his age as 65 years. In the town of Wey.
mouth the utmost respect was paid to the memory
of the deceased, whose manly virtues, expansive
charities, unobtrusive acta of kindness, sympathy
which prompted relief to the distressed whenever
brought before his notice, and whose noble generosity
in the support of the varionscharities of the town have
left a memorial in the hearts of his townsmen which
can never be erased. On all hands the deapest
sympathy has been expressed for the bereaved
lady, who on all occasions co-operated with her
huehand, the late Sir William, in acts of benevolent*
and mercy, as every charity in the town can bear
record, as well as the many chime's of private
munificence through which acts of benevolence have
ever flowed. The act was spontaneous on the part
of those of our Weymouth friends who attended the
funeral at Bath; and had it taken place at Wey-
mouth we have no doubt that every establishment.
would have been closed, and most of the
inhabitants been present at the obsequies. Nor
would such an act have been undeserved, for •
truer hearted friend to the interest of the town than
the deceased Knight never existed, and even
his political opponents now confess that he
deserved different treatment at their hands on the
occasion of the late election, than that which he
received.

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A BATCH Or DRUNKARDVL—OD Mont Henry
Spencer, William Talbot, and a tailor named Charles
Way, were charged before J. Ayling, and W.
Symonds, Ergs., with having partaken too freely
of the intoxicating &might. Spencer, it appeared,
was= old offender, and the Bench said they would
not this time give him an opportunity of paying a
fine, but would commit him for seven days, to ascer-
tain if such a course of treatment would produce any
beneficial effects. Talbot was also represented as
frequently giving the police a good deal of trouble.
He would stand opposite his house and
disturb the whole neighbourhood of a night, and
when he saw the police coming, he would rush into
his house and lock his door till he found the neigh•
bourhood free from constaindary intrusion, when he
would again get out and continue his noises. On
the present occasion P. C. Dowling was too quick
for him, and be gave his capturor a kick. The
Bench forgave him for his drunkenness, and fined
him 10s. and de, costa for the assault, or to be com-
mitted for a nionth. The tailor Way said he had
been in the town only a week. He was very sorry
for what had taken place, and he would never
offend again. Fined se. and as. costs.
AN OLD OPTILNDZIL—Sarah Russell was on Satur-
day last committed to the Dorchester House of Cor•
rection by the Mayor for vagrancy. This was the
sixth time the old lady had been committed from
Weymouth, and the third three months that had
been awarded her within about the last twelve
months.

CERNE ABBAS.—The annual Churchwarden
Vestry Meeting was held on Thursday last, when
the acoeunta for the past year were examined and
allowed. The churchwardens for the ensuing year
are Mr. James Hollyer, who was re-elected, and Mr.
John Norman. A rate of 3d. in the £ was asked
for and carried—an amendment to reduce it to 2d.
being lost on a show of hands.

BLANDFORD.—We have much pleasure in
noticing that Charles Hambro, Eaq., of Milton Abbey,
was a very successful competitor at the Great Cattle
Show lately held in France, his beautiful Devon
heifer taking the first prise and gold medal. ' This
animal was of the most perfect symmetry, and was
bred by the Right Hon. Lord Portman.
COINCIIRT IN AID OF TEE RIFLE CORNL-04
Monday evening, the 21st inst., a very eucomeful
concert was given, under the able direction of Mr.
Eyera, in aid of the funds of the above corps. The
attendance was so large that many were forced to
stand, and at least 54t) persons were present. The
whole of the pieces MN* very ably executed, mid
did great credit to the esteemed conductor, who, as
well as the rest of the performers, gave his services
gratuitously. Mrs. Edwards, with her usual talent,
presided at the piano-forte, and executed the accom-
paniments in first-rate style. The drum and fife
band of the corps, under the able leadership of Mr.
W. Applin, assisted on the occasion.
CHILD DROWNED.--011 Friday last Thomas Raw.
hugs, Esc. 1., coroner, held an inquest at the New
Inn, Hill Butts, on the body of a child named Mary
Lambert, who, while at play with other childrea at
Chilbridge, fell from a footbridge into the water and
was drowned. Unfortunately tkethildren ran home
instead of Galling for help at the nearest cottage. The
child was taken out by a neighbour named Joseph
Ford, quite dead.—The jury returned a verdict of
"Accidentally Drowned."

WOODSFORD.—It gives us much pleasure to in•
form our readers that the good work of church resto-
ration, enlargement, and improvement is being
cars led on with hearty zeal in almost all parts of
this diocese. Never, perhaps, wore churchmen more
diligent in discharging this most important duty,
and in this they have been moat ably assisted by the
ladies, who, ellen they have their heart in any good
work, always devise some plan which materially
assists in bringing about the desired end. The
church in this parish being found too small to ac-
conienidato the parishioners, and being also in a very
dilapidated state, several noblemen and gentlemen
came forward and liberally promised their contribn-
baiting and assistance, among whom were the Right
lion. the Earl of Delimiter, awl H. G. Start, Esq.,
the principal proprietors of the pariah, and the Rev.
T. W. Knipe. the rector, who each gave £2OO, and
£lOO has also been subscribed in smaller sums, Dr.
Dawkins of Lowell, giving £2O. The cost of the
new church will be between £7OO and £BOO, and to
meet the deficiency several ladies organized
a bazaar, and issued cards of invitation
to their surrounding friends to meet them
on Monday. Accordingly a large and fashion-
able party assembled at the schoolroom, which was
very tastefully decorated for the occasion, and where
was displayed those choice and beautiful works of
fair hands, pleasing to the eye, and useful and orna-
mental in the drawing-room or boudoir. Indeed, all
tastvs were provided for, and the whole of the pro-
ceedings were of an exciting and pleasing character.
The stalls wore under the very efficient care of Mrs
Reginald Smith and Miss Smith, Miss Michel, of
Dewlish, Miss Blair and Miss Isabella Blair, Miss
Warne and Miss A. Atkinson, of Woodsford. We
understand that among the principal contributors
were Lady Charlotte Start, Lady Michel, Mrs.
Porcher, Mrs. 'Buckle, and Mrs. 'Reginald Smith,
and a-great many contributions were sent by the
parishioners, and front Tieseleton, which is under the
care of the same incumbent. Among the visitors
were Lady Michel, Mrs. and Miss Fellowes,
Mrs. Frampton, Miss Benclowe, Mrs. Fetherston•
hatigli„ Mr. and Mrs. Floyer, Mr. Banked Mr. and
Mrs. Troyte Bullock, Miss Churchill, Mr. and Mrs.
Herbert Williams, Rev. G. 1.. and Mrs. Nash, Rev.
E. P. Cambridge, Miss Foster, Rev:. Reginald Smith,
Rev. A. Handley at family, 'Rev. E. Headland and
Miss Headland, Rev. F. Newington, Mr. sad Mrs.
lientridgtrin; Rev. T. E. L. Aka Mrs. Sainsbury, &c.
The church is expected to be opened in s short time,
and is from the designs of Mr. Wyatt, the diocesan
architect. It consists of nave, chancel, north aisle,
and south transept. The work is being executed by
Mr. Wellspring, of Dorchester, and the building,
when completed, will no doubt add greatly to the
appearance of this pretty little village.—As a proof
that the ladies were very successful in " trade " we
may mention that the sum of £O was realised by
the first day's sale.
SHAFTESBURY.—A ..LoNo Bu-r PLEAS/all'
JOURNEY FROM LIVERPOOL TO LONDON.—A very
interesting address was delivered on Monday, at the
National Schoolroom, Motcombe, by the Right Hon.
Lord Robert Grosvenor, M.P., who took fbr his
subject "A Journey from Liverpool to London."
This in these days of steamers and express trains
may not be thought much of, but his lordship,
instead of posting straight to the Metropolis, first
invited his hearers to step on hoard a vessel bound
for the Western World, and then gave some insight
of the British possessions in Canada, from theme
he passed through the United States and California,
and taking ship again proceeded to the land of the
"Eternal Sun," as he is styled by John Chinaman,
and to Japan, returning by way of Egypt to London.
Such a journey gave full scope for detailing some
very interesting sketches of places, Persons,
manners, and customs, and his lordship presented
these in a very striking and pleasing manner, which
Called forth hearty applause from those present.
The schoolroom was well filled by an attentive
auditory, who seemed highly delighted with the
entertainment afforded them.

WAREFIAM.—MARRIAGE.—On Thursday last,
Augustus Copeland Tracy, Esq., led to the hymenial
altar, Ella Louisa, eldest daughter of our much
respected rector—the Rev. 8. R. Capel, and the
event created no mall amount of plessureible interest
sad excitement, more especially as the father
of the laide having beea a. resident of the
town for more than twenty yams, eajoyed a large
share of public: respect. St. Mary's ahurcih, where
the ceremony took place, was crowded by the friends
of the bride and bridegroom, and the inhabitants of
the town. As the clock struck eleven the eortfge
arrived from the rectory and entered the chnrch.
The bridesmaids were six in number—Miss K. Capel
(sister of the bride), Miss Tracy (sister of the bride-
groom), Miss Male (of Tintern Parse Rectory). Miss
Bennett, Miss Wilcox, and Miss Churchill. There
were also present D. J. E. Tracy, Esq., G. Tracy,
Esq., K Capel, Esq., H. Tracy, Esq., the Rev. Wm.
Standen, J. Watson, Esq., Mrs. Tracy (of Thornton
Lodge, Croydon), the Rev. S. Ft. Capel, and Mrs.
Capel, the Rev. R. W. Bush, W. H. Bush, Req.
(uncle of the bride), Captain Tracy (uncle of the
bridegroom), Mrs. F. F. Tracy, the Rev. J. J.
Evans, the Rev. A. IFianham, and Mrs. Renham,
Miss Alioia Bartlett, Miss Freeland, Mr. and Mrs.
H. Garland; and in the body of the church we
noticed A. H. Minty, Esq., C. 0. Bartlett, Fall,
and many other of the principal inhabitants. The
ceremony was performed by the Rev. H. M.
Capel (brother of the bride), assisted by the
Rev. F. F. Tracy (brother of the bridegroom).
At the conclusion of the ceremony the party
returned to the rectory, where an elegant dtjedner
was provided, and the remainder of the day was
spent in a happy and joyous manner. The children
of the National School were regaled with tea and
plum cake, under the superintendence of Mr. Roe
and the teachers, and afterwards adjourned to the
lawn at the rectory. Among many other elegant
and useful presents, was a beautiful silver salver,
bearing the following inscription: "Presented to
Ells L'insis, daughter of the Rev. S. B. Capel, of
Wareham, on her marriage with A. C. Tracy, Esq.,
by the teachers and children of the Sunday and Day-
schools, Wareham, April 24th, 1862." Nor was the
bridegroom forgotten, for the teachers and children
of the Worth Matravers schools presented him with
a very handsome china tea service. During the
afternoon and evening the Wareham brass band
discoursed sweet music on the lawn of the rectsry,
and the bells of St. Mary's rang merry peals at
intervals.

GREAT TOILER. —E. Pope, Esq., the enter-
prising agriculturist, and a very successful
exhibitor of stock, secured the third prize for a
Devon heifer at the Grand Show in France.

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BRIDPORT. —lt is with feelings of deep regret
we have to record the untimely death by drowning
of Mr. Alfred Gundry (sou of W. E. Gundry, Esq.,
of Bridport) which melancholy event took place on
Good Friday. Mr. Gundry, inn., was along
with another young gentleman, in a boat on the
Thames between Maidenhead sod Richmond, and by
some cause the boat upset. His companion saved
himself by swimming, and Mr. Gundry held on by
some piles, but' becoming exhausted, was swept off
by the current before assistance could be rendered.
Deceased was one of the principal clerks in the
offices of Mr. Mitchell, M.Fi for Bridport
BRISTOL—The ordinary monotony of our polies
court was relieved on Friday by the appearance there of
live persons, who afforded the Bench and the andienoe
considerable amusement. The hero of the case is
named Bowen, who is described so " • dirty-looking,
middle-aged man," personal peculiarities which may
perhaps be accounted for by the feet that he is a
philosopher and a dealer in the occult sciences. Along
with the hero there were three heroines, named re-
spectively Jane Jeffries, 11.-iry Davis, and Mary Ann
Davis, and besides these there was a subordinate per-
sonage, of the masculine tender, named Reed. On
Thursday morning Bowen introduced himself to heroine
No. 1, who lives in Brandon-street, St. Augustine's,
and pretending to be deaf and dumb he intimated, by
means of signs and writing, that he wit, ready to tell
her fortune, and rule her planet, for the small charge of
one shilling. The lady hadaw objection to her 'orbital+
being told, but demurred to the price and ultimation
she agreed to give ninepence. Meantime heroines
Nos. 2 and 3 entered, and all agreed to have their
fortunes told, and their planets controlled, at ninepenoe
head. The ladies complained of the man making" fearful
faces," but they ought to have made some allowance for
facial contortion in a person who could control planets.
The fortunes did not come up to the mark, and the
fortune-teller was dragged before the magistrates by the
disappointed fair ones. The seer is a Welshman, from
Merthyr Tydvil, and he has been sent to prison for three
months to meditate on the hardness and scepticism of the
present generation.