The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1862-10-28 00:00:00

LORD PALMERSTON.

It would be a paradox to compare Lord
Palmerston to Cleopatra, but he resembles in
one respect the Egyptian beauty. "Age can-
na Wither him, nor custom stale his infinite
variety." His mind is like a prism, reflecting
a hundred colours, always brilliant, perpetually
chauging, and, as if kept perennially vigorous
by an elixir, no less masculine now than when,
half a century ago, he was Wilde a btargesa at
Southampton. row among the men of our time
promise to rival him in this exuberant, healthy, ,
volatile energy; few, indeed—Mr. Gladstone
and Earl Russell excepted—approach him in
scholarship ; only the former equals him in
natural eloquence, while no man living is to be
matched with him for knowledge of the human
character. Lord Palmerston is the best, and,
indeed, in the rational sense of the term' a
citizen of the world. Nowhere, in whatever
zone, whether under the Southern Cross or the
Frozen Serpent, could he remain long a stranger.
Introduce him into the courts of Germany,
where every third personage in the circle is of
royal blood, and be is a diplomatic Crichton of
the old school. At the Tuileries be would be a
statesman, playing at a political game of chew.
In the House of Commons he is what Sir Robert
Peel was described as being, the greatest
member of Parliament alive. At Court be is
pure and simple, a Knight of the Garter ; at
Cambridge House a fashionable host; in Down-
ing-street a man of business and an indefatigable
minister. At Romney the people regard him as
an amiable neighbour and a generous landlord.
We verily believe that, were he in China, he
would conciliate the mandarins themselves. At
any rate, so far as the experience of the present
generation goes, Lord Palmerston is the hardest
worked and lightest-hearted statesman of the
ago. Follow him to Southampton, where he is
known as one of the oldest citizens. Why is he
popular with all classes and among men of all
opinions? It is not that he condescends to Mr.
Disraeli's trick of "praising everybody," but
that be meets his fellow-countrymen, high and
low, in a cordial spirit, with graceful manners,
and addresses them in a tone in which the most
consummate tact is blended with the happiest
ease and condescension of style. Nothing could
be more felicitous than his Lordship's remarks
at the opening of the Ilartley Institution, in
acknowledging the compliment paid him by
drinking his health, when he wished to relieve
the mind of Lord Hardwick from any apprehen-
sion, by some peculiar construction of the
toast in which he had joined, of Her Majesty's
Ministers, he might have expressed something

like a want of allegiance to the party to which
he (Lord Hardwick) belonged. "Lot !no assure
bun," added Lord Palmerston, "That verbally,
critically, and logically the toast which ho drank
was perfectly consistent with tho views which
ho afterwards expressed. He drank the
health of Her Majesty's Ministers. Now, every
man, let him be ever so little conversant with
medical science, will know that the health of
man is best promoted by country air—(laughter)
—by rural sports, by an abundance of care and
relief from labour—(ronewed laughter)—and
therefore, in drinking the health of Iler
Majesty's Ministers, critically, literally, and
logically, my noble friend wished that we might,
as early as possible, be placed in the position
which would be most conducive to that health
which be wished us to enjoy ; and there are none
of his political friends, however apt they may be
to draw nice distinctions, who could reproach
him in the slightest degree for having joined in
that toast which was proposed, and which be
drank without the slightest hesitation." (Great
laughter and cheering.)

DORCHESTER. —PITCHED CORN Meant,
Saturday, October 25.—The attendance was large,
and the show of samples beind short the trade was
brisk. A slight improvement iu the price of wheat was
the result. Barley was quite as dear as last Week,
and oats met a ready sale at Into rates.
DORCIIESTRR FAIR, October 25.—The number of
sheep penned was rather small, owing to the high
prices which have been obtained of late. Primo lots
met a ready sale at about late rates, but inferior
sorts were a dull sale, and lower prices were taken
without effecting a clearance. Mr. T. H. Saunders,
of Watercombe farm, was offered and refused 575.
per head for a pen of 100 prime Down ewes. Cow
stock were dearer, but horses were cheaper than at
last fair, ,
lieu.* tannrYi CHURCH. —On Sunday last three
sermons on behalf of the Dorset County Hospital
were preached in Trinity Church. The morning
discourse was by the Rev. James Fisher, the rector,
who took for his text the 22nd and 23rd verses of
the Rth chapter of Romans.—The rev, gentleman
reviewed the false estimate men took of human
happiness and misery, and contrasted it with the
plain truths contained in the word of God. In this
fallen and miserable state both animate and inanimate
nature were found. As the natural man could not
account for the vast amount of sin and misery in the
world, he evaded the truth, but the word of God
went to the root of the Matter, and deblared that
because sin entered the world, suffering and woe was
the consequence. He then reviewed more particu-
larly the various forma of suffering man was
subject to, and then passed on to notice that
Christians as well as others were not exempt
from this penalty of sin, but they had before
them a prospect of release which enabled them to
surmount their trials. God had written vanity and
misery upon all human things, and though the man
of pleasure sought to obliterate the characters, he
failed, for they were indelible. It is only to the
christian that the bright ray of distant joy is vouch-
eated—" Waiting for the adoption, to wit, the re-
demption of our bodies." In advocating the claims
of the Dorset County Hospital, the rev, gentleman
said that at the present time it had special demands
on their liberality. The number of those who bad
been recipients of its funds during the past year
were considerably more than in former years. Since
January there bad been 287 in-patients, 261 out-
patients, and more than 1000 casualpatienta The
daily average had been 61 in-patients,and there was a
deficiency on the year of about £450. The sermon in
the afternoon was preached by the Rev. A. Falkner.
and that in the evening by the Bev. J. G. Davie,
who delivered a heart-stirring appeal on behalf of
the same objectl taking 4br his teat the 2nd verse of
the 6th chapter of Galatians—" Hear ye one
another's burdens"—The congregations were good,
especially at evening service, and the total sum col-
lected was £2l 13s. Bd.

Assetwr.—On Monday Robert Fosse, Charles
Lock,and Richard Prows° appeared before the Mayor
and J. Elmer, Esq., on a summons obtained against
them by William Bishop and Thomas Clark, for
assault. It appeared that oh Saturday night, the
18th October, Bishop and Clark left the Exhibition
Hotel to go their homes in Mill-street, Fordington,
and that Just as they came to the first style, near
Mr. Thomas Bennett's plot, they saw the three de-
fendants standing in the road. As they were en-
deavouring to pass, Porse pushed Lock against them
and theY boils went into Elie millstream. When
they got out they accused Lock and Fosse with
pushing them into the water, and Lock then pushed
Clark, and Fosse pushed Bishop into the river again,
and they got wet up to their necks. Lock went
home, but .Bishop went back for a policeman, and
found P.C. Iteech near the Exhibition hotel. On
their going towards Mill-street, Bishop pointed Fosse
out to Iteeclx as being tbq person who had pushed
him into tho water. Lock asked him if he
meant to summon him, and on his replying that
he should, Foree Fished him into the water again.
Keech tried to save him but was unable, and
tried to perSuade them all to go home, which they
did. Oft their coining tip to Bishop's house,
Bishop went in and got a poker and stilick one of
tho men with it, when they took the poker away
and a fight with fists took place, till Keech, on
hearing the noise, went and put a stop to the row.
The Bench condemned Bishop for taking the law
into his own bands: The summons against Prows°,
who did not seem to hose any part in the ttanettc.
tion, was dismissed, and Forms and Lock were fined
10a. each, to be paid on the 10th of November, or,
In default, to be committed for 14 days.
PORTLAND.—Trin Cotrim FAMINE.—A sub-
scription from a penny upwards, for the relief of the
distressed Cotton Operatives of Lancashire and
Cheshire, has been opened at the Bank of Portland.
CERNE.—APPOINTMENT OF RELIEVING OFFICER.
—The following persons have received intimation of
having been selected from the list of 35 candidates
who tendered for the above situation, as being
eligible, and are desired to attend the meeting of
the Board of Guardians, on ednesday, the 27th
instant, when the eleetion will take place i—Mr.
M. Hounaell, of Pulliam; Mr. Biles and Mr. Childs,
of Cerne ; Mr. Old, of Sydling ; Mr. Bryant, of
Weymouth; and Mr. Duffett, of Sturrninster.
STURMINSTER NEWTON.—A very agreeable
and successful entertainment in connection with the
Literary Institute was given on Wednesday evening
by Mr. and Mrs, Itickinan. The entertainment
consisted of recitations from Barham and Barnes by
Mr. Rickman, and Mrs. Rickman played some con-
certina solos in first-rate style. The selections from
the writings of the Dorset poet were enthusiastically
applauded, and being given in character wore the
mere appreciated.
BLANDFORD. Considerable excitement has
been created in, this town by the passing of a reso-
lution 14 the Corporation that in future shows or
other exhibitions should not be permitted on fairs
or market days without the express sanction of the
mayor. So strong was the feeling against this cur-
tailment of the pleasures of the people, that a petition
was got up, signed by thirty-four ratepayers, re.
questing the mayor to convene a public meeting on
the subject, and on Friday a large and influential
gatlicring tqok place at the. Townhall, the mayor,
on taking the clan', said that he had always shown
a readiness to redress complaints, and that it was
the duty of the superintendent of police, and not
his, to see to the placing of shows. W. H. Atkin-
son, Esq., said he appeared on behalf of several
ratepayers, and would therefore move "that in the
opinion of this meeting the resolution recently
passed at a Meeting of tile Corporation (relating to
the shows and exhibitions usually attending the
fairs held in this town) is calculated injuriously to
affect the interests of the inhabitants, and therefore
respectfully beg that it may be rescinded, with an
intimation from the Corporation that they only
exercised a power always given them, and issued a
notice to that effect" The resolution was seconded
by Mr. W. B. Edwards; and after some discussion
adopted. Tho meeting closed with a vote of thanks
being unanimously voted to the mayor. It is fully
expected that in consequence of the part some of the
Town Council have taken in this matter, there will
be a contest for municipal honours at the forth-
coming election. The out-going members are Mr.
Curtis, Mr. Bennett, and Mr. S. Pond.
FOOLIED CONDOM—For some time past the young
people of this town have been almost frightened out
their wits, by the report that a large monkey, or
baboon, was to be seen on Mill Down. The state-
ment was no doubt set on foot as a terror to some
young delinquent, but if so, it was readily caught up
as true. Hunting parties were formed to take poor
"Jacko" alive, if possible, but to take him alive
or dead was determined. The hunters, how-
ever, were unsuccessful in their explorations. It is
a great pity those who first started the report did
not pause and consider the distress they might cause
to many a little one by such a statement.
AUDIT DINNER.—On Wednesday the annual audit
dinner of Sir Richard Qlyn's tenants was given at
the Crown Hotel. The evening was agreeably
spent, and was considerably enlivened by the per-
formance of Mr. Eyer's band, which was engaged
for the occasion.

Firm OF NOVEMBER.—The usual cautions against
the use of fireworks on Guy Fawka-day have been
circulated in this town.

WAREIIAM.—On Friday last the members and
friends of the Wareham and Dorchester corps of
rifle volunteers awaited with considerable anxiety
the deciding match betweon the two companies,
which took place, by mutual consent, on what may
be termed neutral ground, at Wimborne. It may
bo remembered that the tint trial of skill between
the parties took place at Wareham, when the Ware-
ham ten made the greatest number of points. The
return match took place at the Dorchester butts,
when the Dorchester ten recovered their prestige by
defeating their opponents. The deciding match, it
was then arranged, should take place at Wimborne.
The Dorchester corps had hitherto held the proud
position of standing first on the list, having beaten
their men at every match—hence the expectation
and anxiety manifested on the present occasion.
The firing commenced at half-past ten o'clock, seven
rounds being fired at each range. At the 200 yards
range the Wareham were several points a-head. At
tip 000 yards they still held the same position,


The contest at GOO yards then commenced, and re-
in:tined undecided, leaving five membas on both
skies with three shots each to fire. Captain
Kindersley and Lieutenant Lacey then agreed to
decide where the remaining shots should take place,
when Lieutenant Lacey having won the chalice, de-
cided upon the Wareham butts, and wo understand
the decision has given satisfaction, and that the
meeting will take plate in a few days. The Ware-
ham party are not a little elated at their success, and
are sanguine of keeping it in this match to the
close, being at Wimberne about nineteen points
a-head, and it will be no little credit to the ton that
they have thus contested with and beaten the crack
ewps of the county. That they have before brought
away from the county contest the gold medal and
other prizes is already known, We look to their
gaining a very decided point, in bearieg the palm
away from such shots as belong to the Dorchester
rifles. The following is the score, so far as decided
at Wimboino, hits and points :
WAIIELIAM.

200 yds 500 yds GOO yds Tola
21 17 15 53