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The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1860-05-22

DREADFUL MASSACRE OF A WHOLE

FAMILY.

PORTNNOUTII, Friday.
A report has reached here that Sergeant Whitworth,
of the Coast Brigade of Royal Artillery. stationed at
tioidown Fort, Tale of Wight, destroyed his wife and
tier children this morning by nearly severing tLeir heads
from their bodies, and afterwards attempted to cut his
own throat, but failed,to do this effectually. He after.
wards rushed into the presence of the commanding
officer, and made declaration of having committed these
dreadful deeds. Three non-commissioned officers were
despatched to the wan's quarters, on entering which
the unfortunate wife and five children were found quite
dead, one of the children's heads being severed from the
body, and all presenting • horrid spectacle trout the
dreadful nature of the wounds. Whitworth was at
I once made a prisoner, and the last news from the island
,1 states that he is likely to recover. He is supposed to be
insane.

MELANCHoLT CIECUIItiTANCI.—On Saturday evening
he Rev. W. Pearson. rector of Slimly Cimps, Cam-
bridgerhire, was suddenly taken ill at the Shoreditch
station of the Eastern Counties Railway, being ap-
parently seized with a fit, just as the train wee about to
Mart, lie was, however, able to continue his journey
under the kind care of the Rev. J. WM, of Littlebury,
who happening to be in the same train, undertook to see
him safe to Dr. Jones's (mayor of Saffron Walden.) A
meseige was immediately despatched to Dr. Bond, of
Cambridge, who came forthwith ; but the rev, gentle-
man died at the mayor's house about eight o'clock on
Sunday morning. One of his daughters came over
from Canape to him, and returned with the news to her
sister, who was in a consumptive state. As soon ai the
latter heard of her father's decease, the shock being too
great, she burst a blood-vessel, and died almost lin-
.ediately, in the 21st year of her age. Mr. Pearson
has survived his wife only about nine months.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1860-05-22

FRANCE AND SAVOY

-
following telegram is dated Frankfort-on-the-
Maine, May 16 :—" The probabilities of the assembling
of a Conference have lately diminished, the German
Powers being of opinion that it would not in any wav
influence French policy, nor arrange any real guarantee
in favour of Switzerland. The following are the
reasons :—The annexation of Savoy to France having
practically done away with the guarantees contained in
Article 92 of the Final Act of Vienna, that article could
not form the hes& sd • Conference. The cession of the
Littoral.. of the Lake of Geneva to Switzerland would
not oonstitute any guarantee of psaltery important*.
It is not likely that at the Conference the opposition of
the Great Powers to the annexation of Savoy would be
unanimous. Even if it were. France, having accum.
plished the annexation, notwithstanding the opposition
of public opinion in Europe. she would also not be
influenced by the opinion of the Great Powers, more
especially as they have resolved upon acting with mode.
ration, and without ooercion. towards France.
Another important telegram reaches an from Vienna:
--" At the time when the Federal Council protested at
Turin against the annexation of the neutralimeddietrieta
of Chablais and Faucigny to France, Count Cavour
--itch : That, by virtue of the treaty
'ictor Emmanuel, having celled
obligations touching the said
lont intends to remain apart
France and Switzerland re.
on.' On this declaration of
founds her refuesl to admit
d Conference. "From the
ral of Count Cavour. Pied-
Led in the matter in question,
it of participating in the do-
.by virtue of the Protocol
She could not take part in
of • Great Power but the
title is contested, not only
other Great Powers."
lunation of the annexation of
added the following declaresch has been drawn up by
a Conference :—" For better
of Chablais and Ftheigny the
ted by Art. 92 of the
consents that the said
the line of the French
from a separate commercial

VI -e-;1•11

desp.al

of the 24th liarch, King
to France all hie rights and
neutraliaed districts,

ictor

Piedmont

mation.

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from the disputes between
suiting from this annexstii
Count Cason'. Aurtris now
Piedmont to the -

proposed
the sw,

rnowent when, by
wont was no loner

intere.ted

Conference

ahe could not claim the 6
liberatiowi of the Conferes
of Aix 4-Chapelle of IRS.
a conference under the title
right of Piedmont to sueh a
by Austria, but also by the
In order to arrange the q
Savoy. Thouvenel has
tion to the programme wh
France on the subject of
preserving to the districts
character of neutrality
Anal Act of Vienna,
districts shall remain w
Custonisould that they
woe, under special r

question

stipulated

ifille•

without

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rigulations.

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Custom.
WIC, UM.
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Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1860-05-22

AN ACT OF GRATITUDE.

.A.GENTLEMAN haring been cured of
Narcotic Debility, LOY of liliroory, Dimness of
Sight, Lawitude, Indigestion, Dislike torlociety, Impedi-
ment. to Marriage, &c., will FORWARD to any Mims
the weans by which he was Cured, on the receipt of a
stamped directed Envelope. Addreca, J .W., Edq., Wil-
ford House, Burton-Crescent, Lembo, WA:.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1860-05-22

MARK-LANE CORN EXCHANGE.

FRIDAY, May 18.—A very limited supply of English
wheat was shown in to-day's market, in, for the most
part, fair condition. For good and fine qualities, there
was • fair demand, at prices equal to Monday. Damp
Pevoel.. however, changed hands slowly, at that day's
currency. The amount of business doing in foreign
wheat vout only moderate. Importers were very firm
in their demands, and the value of all kinds was well
supported. Floating cargoes of grain were dull, but
not cheaper. There was rather a slow inquiry for
barley, but at full prices. We have again to report a
slow sale for malt. The quotations, however, were
well supported. The show of oats was limited, and the
demand for most qualities was firm, at the late improve-
ment in value. Beans and peas were steady, at late
quotations. Flour wild at full prices, but the demand
wan by no means active.

CUILRILNT rItICIDi Or BRITISH GRAIN AND FLOUR.
Manlier. per qr
WHEAT—EmeIt. Kent. and Suffolk. white 43 49
.4 Ditto, flue 4eleeted rune .. LI 54
~. Ditto, red .. .. . . 42 51
ii Ditto. l'itlarera ri.; Mt
. Norfolk, Lincolnshire, and Yorkshireet t.. 2
BABLKY Ilialtltr u
. . .. ..... • .. 30 49
--

. ..
„• Grinding and distilling . 30 3.7
, Chevalier
11111... T—Essex, Norfolk, and Suffolk .. HO 08
Kingston, Ware, and
OATS
6.2.721 720.1
OK -Essex nod Suffolk '.. .. 21 14
„ Scotch and Lincolnshire, potato 25 ...%
„ Ditto. feed . ..
, Irish potato.. .. .. 23 27
RYE .. . ..• 3 34
BEANS—Magasan .. 34 36
Tick and !farrow .. . 37 30
, Pigeon . .. .. 40 44
PEAS -Nots-Bollere . . .. 35 37
.. 11.:;te. Pas. and Kent, boilers 36 40
.. Ditto, Fine Suffolk .. .. 41 42
. Maple .. .. .. 37) 41
„ Grey .. . 3.1 36
FLOCR—Dest mark., deli, ered (V sack) 44 46
Seconds ditto and Country • • 34 34
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1860-05-22

LIVERPOOL ,JOOL-M,

Thera has been rather more
week, and UN accounts from
districts are also of • more
continue steady and stocks
buyers ate still attending the
which are to last until the 2.
the week ending May 19 :—F
65,112 ; total, 88,X...tholes.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1860-05-22

Y:cotlanb.

DIRTRESSING CAM...--The inhabitants of Edingburgh I
have within these few days heard with painful surprise
that Hector Mackay, son of the late Mr. Charles Mackay, '
of the Theatre Royal, Emlingburgli, has been tried in '
Canada on a charge of murder, and being found guilty
by the jury, has been condemned to be executed on the
7th of June next. From time few particulars which have
reached us. it appears that Hector Mackay held the office
of a constable, and having been ordered by a magistrate
to pursue and secure a fugi.ive from justiee, a struggle
ensued, in which, as it would seem, for self-defence,
Mackay drew his pistol and shot his antagonist. Sup-
posing this to be the nature of the case, one cannot
understand how the act could be construed into the crime
of murder; for there was obviously neither premedita-
tion nor malice prepense to invest it with this serious
character. At all events, the unhappy young man, as
we underatand, lies in prison in Perth, Canada West,
waiting the Ilreail execution of the law. The intelligence
of the circunstance has given the greatest possible pain
to all who remnentber the many excellent and genial
qualities of the late Mr. Mackay, who 'nay be said to
have gained is world-wide celebrity by his penemation of
the immortal Bailie Nicol Jarvie, of Sir Walter Scott.
Moved by every good feeling, a human and respectful
petition to Sir E. W. Head,Governor-General of Canada,
has been signed by a large number of our leading citizens,
headed by the Lord Provost, praying that his excellency
will take the case of the unfortunate Hector Mackay into
his merciful consideration. and commute or remit his
sentence. The petition left by the mail on Saturday,
and we earnestly trust that its prayer may be successful. ,
at least so far as commuting the capital punishment.
FNAEDII ON THE HRITII4II LINEN COUPANT'S BANE.
—Mr. James Turnbull, cashier and accountant to the
British Linen Company's Bank at Melrose, recently
absconded from that town after plundering the bank of
a very large KUM, and taking some of the bank books
away with him. He was supposed to have arrived in
the metropolis to take shipping for Australia or America,
having the chief part of the cash with him. A war-
rant was accordingly placed in the hands of the metro-
politsn police for his apprehension, and • large reward
wan offered for his capture. He hao since been map-
turret by the police and handed over to the chief con-
, stable of Roxburghshire to be conveyed back to Scot-
land.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1860-05-22

CHINA AND JAPAN.

----- - -
The report relative to the capture of the Algerine and
Dove gun-boats by the Chinese is contradicted. The
ultimatum to the Chinese was delivered to the authorities
on the Llth of March, and their reply was expected when
the last mail left. Chosen was to be occupied by the
allied troops immediately.
The news from Japan is not reassuring, as foreigners
are reported to be going about armed, and a guard from
mm Russian corvette had been landed for their protection.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1860-05-22

_
THE EXPEDITION OF GARIBALDI.

(OrnciAL.)
NAPLES, MAY I.

The hands of Garilmlili have been attacked at the
point of the bayonet by the Royal troops near (data
Fimi, and totally routed, leaving on the battle-field
their flag and a great number of killed and wounded,
among whom was one of their chiefs.
SATIAWAV

It is asserted here that the light at Calate Fimi
was not decisive. The Neapolitan troops reentered ,
Palermo. Two columns of :1,000 men each have
been sent to pursue the insurgents. It is estimated
that 6,000 Sicilians have joined the Garibakhans.
MAY 13, (rid RSEILLES).
M. de Carafa has forwarded a circular to the dip-
lomatic corps, bitterly accusing the Piedmontese
Government of having, notwithstanding its pro-
mists, allowed band of volunteers to be enrolled,
armed, and dispatched to Sicily. M. de Carafe adds,
that this violent attack against internat al law
exposes Italy to sanguinary anarchy, and compro-
mises the whole of Europe. He throws the respon-
sibility on the authors and accomplices of such
criminal actions. •l'he Marquis de illamarina has,
in the name of Sardinia, protested against this accu-
sation, which, he says, is false and injurious. It is
believed that Garibaldi will land in Calabria.

FRANCE.
PARDS, SUNDAY, MAY 20.

_ .
The Mondeur of this morning announces that in
the Last sitting of the Corps Legislatif the project of
law relative to sugar and coffee waa agreed to by 23.3
against :1 votes.
The Mani/rut also states that the Emperor, having
retuniad from Motte lieuvron, presided yesterday
at a Council of Ministers.
The Paitic of to.day, in speaking of the affair at
Calata Final, says:--The volunteers, having been
attacked with great vigour, energetically defended
themselves, and effected a retreat in good order,
leaving behind a ecrtain number of killed-. Accord-
ing to the last wlvices the insurrection was being
extended and organized ill a great many directions.
The same journal adds that when the detachments
which are being organized will have joined the vol.
unteers who disembarked at Marsala, the whole body
will number about 12,000 men, well armed and well
provisioned.
_

DENMARK.
COPENHAGEN,_ MAY Is.

The Daublade of to-day says :-:The Danish
Government has lodged a protest at Berlin against
the discussion in the Chamber of Deputies respecting
Schleswig, and against the attitude assumed by the
Minister for Foreign Affairs, Baron von Schleinitz,
upon that subject.

TURKEY.

VIENNA,
_MAY 19.

Austria, Prussia, and England are said to agree to
the following :
I. As to the maintenance of the integrity of the
Ottoman Empire.
2. Should au inquiry into the situation of the
European Christians in Turkey take place, it is by no
mining to be instituted exclusively upon the basis of
the facts given by Russia, but in an independent
manner, and upon the facts reported by the dilterent
Ambassadors and Consuls in the East.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1860-05-22

Wind, E. S. E. —Fine.

Our Telt grant, announcing We close of the Corn
Market, says : .

The great bulk of English wheat was sold at the ad-
vance of from Is. to 2s. uponthe pricesof Monday last
Business in Foreign was more active than on Friday,
holders were very firm, and insisted upon a rise
corresponding with English wheat.

ARRIVAIa :

Wheat (British) 5,029 Barley „ 1,832
Barley „ 1,029 Oats „ 670
Malt „ 11,568 Flour, 4,092 sacks and
Oats „ • 123 10,255 barrels.
Flour ' 1,832 Barley (Scotch) 194
Malt (Irish) 30 I Malt „
Oats „ 830 \ Oats 5) 20
Wheat (Foreign) 6,033

METROPOLITAN CATTLE MARKET.

MONDAY, MAY 21.

Our market was supplied to-day with-3,480
beasta, 22,920 sheep, 180 calves, and 420 pigs.
The beast trade was brisk. First quality
realized five shillings and sixpence. Sheep out
of the wool made three shillings and fourpence.
Lambs eight shillings and calves six shillings.
s. d. s. d.
Beef, best quality
Mutton (out of the wool) 5 0 6 4
Veal
Pork
Lamb 7 0 8 0
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1860-05-22

RUSSIA.

The principal members of the diplomatic corps, ex.
cep% the Minister for Turkey, were. few days ago con-
voked by Prince Gortsehakoff, who declared that the
position of the Christians in Turkey had become so in-
tole cable ttat Russia was on the point of addressing
s'crong representations to the Porte in their favour, and
hoped to obtain the support of the other Powers. Our
Ambassador, Sir John Crompton, protested against the
Itiusian proposition.
It is asserted that the journey of M. de Rudherg to
Perin, where he will replace Count Kisseleff as Ambas-
eador of Russia, lies brought about an understanding
between France and Russia in reference to Asia Minor,
where the agitation is continually increasing.
The Riresiau Government hail collected near Nico-
laieff a great number of transportehipe, among which
are many merchant steamers.
The Palrit says that the rumours of Russian military
movements in the southern provinces of the empire are
entirely false. "The number of troops in these pro-
vinces does not exceed 50,1100. They have made no
forward 1111 l vement, neither is there any sign of unusual
activity."

TURKEY AND THE EAST.
A correspondent gives information of a combined
Inovement in &rein., Bosnia, and part of Bulgaria fir a
junction with the lioldo-Wallachians, this outbreak
being only dependant on the hourly-expected death of
l'rince MiMach. "So menacing is the condition of
Tlicwialy and Macedonia that. French cruizers from the
Li-rant squadron having appeared along the cast, the
Sultan has begged of this Iforerinnent to withdraw its
flag from thaw staters, lest it become • signal for in-
surrection. A large Russian army (30,0001 is not far
from the Froth, and all the available troops of Turkey
are near Widdin. There arc only 10,000 soldiers left at
'onstant inople."
-
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1860-05-22

Srmo anb Nab.

The garrison orders of Tuesday last issued at Wool-
wich, baying contained ii memorandum annonucing the
intention of his Royal Highness the Duke of Cambridge
to inspect the troupe of the garicon on the following
Thursday, preparations commenced for that purpose.
Notwithstanding the showery and sombre-looking state
of the atmosphere and the wet condition of the ground
the whole of the infantry useinliled in the barrack-field
in heavy marching order at noon. The Royal Artillery,
coniprising the infantry of the corps, as weil as the other
infantry regiments, funned into brigades. The Coin-
inander.in.Chief, having partaken of a hasty luncheon,
his Royal Highness proceeded to the field, where upon
his arrival the customary honours were performed by
the troops under Anna, the colours were lowered, the
united bands., Artillery, the Marines, and Norfolk Militia
I consisting of DM iestrunients, under the superintendence
of Mr. Smythe. the Artillery band master, striking up
"God save the Queen." The troops then formed in line
two deep, and the Duke went through a minute in-
apectieu of the whole, after which they fell in four
abreaat, and General Deems taking the lead they
'parched past in slow and quick time and quarter dis-
tance columns, and at :1 o'clock they were disinilwed to
barracks. His Royal Highness and attendants then
rode up to the review ground on Woolwich common,
where the cavalry and mounted troops were assembled.
and was received with similar honours. The Royal
Horse Artillery in command of Colonel N. 'l'. Lake,
C. 8., formed the extreme Bank, and were joined by the
wiusdron of the 10th Hussara, in command of Captain
Sawbrige. Then eame the mounted batteries in coin-
mend of Colonel Kennedy, and the 6th battalion of the
military train. The Duke rode down the front and
rear of the line, and then took uphill position near the
flagstaff, when the entire bijjgade trotted last in close
columns of batteries, the Mom Artillery and the
Hussars in open order. The rain still continuing they
marched off the field. The Commander-in-Chief, accom-
panied by the entire body of attending officer., then re-
paired to an inspection of the new wings in course of
erection at the Royal Military Acadeizy, inspected the
huts at the extremity of the common, near the old
Dover-road, and visited the whole of the barrack-quar-
ters, stabling, canteen, &a. His Royal Highness re-
untitled until near 6 o'clock inspecting the garrison
throughout, and terminated hit visit by dining at tits
public mess at 7 o'clock.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1860-05-22

CURE FOR THE MILLION!

HOLLOWA rs OINTMENT.

OONTRACTED OR STIFF JOINTS.

All the medicines In the London Dispensaries would
rarely benefit, much less cure, any chronic cases of
contracted or stiff joints; whoress if this invaluable
Ointment be effectually rubbed into such parts twice
• day, the benefit will be immense. Paralytic patients
can can derive advantages from this line remedy, and
irons no other.

SCORBUTIC HDHOUEB.-BCALD HEADS, AND

DORCHESTER MEETING, 1860

BATH AND WEST OF ENGLAND SOCIETY,
FIHt THE ENCOURAGEMENT (IF AGRICUL-
TURE, ARTS, MANUFACTURES, AND COW
MERCE.

ESTABUSH MD 1777.

TRE following SPECIAL PRIZES (given
by WILLIAM 111!.nt,.ymq.,) will be offered to
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1860-05-22

WEYMOUTH.

Ttirrorstism.--On Thursday evening last a very
able Itxture, on the subject of total abstinence from
all intosicatintdrinka, was delivered by the Rev. C.
fleiiniiig. at the Chapel belonging to the United
Nlethoilist's Free Church. It was announced that W.
U. B. Portman. Esq., had presented a subscription
of Cl towards the funds of the Temperance Society.

INIANT SCHOOL—On Sunday last. sermons were
preached at St. Mary's Church in the morning by
the Rev. S. A. Witulle, vicar of Mayfield—in the
afternoon by the ltev. A. Washington, M.A., and
in the evening by the for. It. J. Lyon, M.A.
Liberal collections were made at the close of each
service towards the funds of the Infant School of
Melcumhe Regis.
BACKWATER BRIDOK.—The swing arches in the
centre of the Backwater bridge are nearly completed,
and we suppose that the bridge will therefore be
shortly opened to the public. The third pier on the
east EMI, we perceive, has sunk several inches, and
to prevent its giving way altogether, has been propped
up with blocks
FALAK ALARM—On Sunday morning numerous '
parties were aroused from their slumbers, end pro- '
eroded to dress in the greatest haste, under the
1 impression that they had sadly overslept themselves.
It has bctli the custom from "tune immemorial" to
toll the bell of St. Mary's at a quarter past s o'clock.
to lUMOURCO to the inhabitants that the Sabbath had
dawned lint OR Sunday morning last the sexton
being allured from Ws bed at an earlier hour than
usual, went into the belfry and gave the customary
number of 160 pulls at the rope, at a quarter past
seven. Of course "everybody," when the had
ascertained the correct time of the morning, wished
to know why the alteration had been made, but a
repetition of the tolling of the bell at a quarter•past
h was sufficiently convincing that the sexton of St.
Mary's, like other men, is not infallible, but that he
haul that morning, for at least once in his life, made
a mistake.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1860-05-22

tiKIN DISEASES:

Scorbutic humours arise from an impure state of the
blood, and in most cases the liver and stomach are the
organs at fault. The rills will speedily restore these
to a healthy action ; while the Ointment, if well
rubbed in at least twice • day will soon cure any case
of skin disease. Soldiers, sailors, and miners use this
famous Ointment in all parts of the world.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1860-05-22

WOOL MARKET.

The increased fismness in the value of colonial wool
at the sales now in progress. compared with the opening
quotations, and the improved demand on continental
amount, have given greater confidence to the holders of
English qualities. The transactions have not been to
my extensive; nevertheless, pnces show • tendency to
advance. The supply of wool in the market is by no
means extensive.

Doan Ter,
Down Ewes
Half-bred Hoge
Wethers
Kent Fleece.
Leiee.ter Fleeces, mind
C"rubing Skins
Flannel Wool
Blanket Wool

LATEST PROVINCIAL MARKETS.

rtrirrwayrrmr. Friday. Old Wheat, £l2 1F... to
£l4 10a., New, 212 104. to 214 10.. per load ; Malting
Barley, Me. to 40.. ; Grinding ditto, 325. to 360.
244. to Ms.; 8ean.,404. to MM.; Melt, 61s. to 665. per
qr. ; t 0.404. per sack.—This day's market
with wheat, holders
whieh was generally
oats fully sustained
de ^y. Flour met a
alone.

moderst

•up
TivP"
,

demanding Is. per ,jr.
submitted to. Barley, beaus,
late rates, with an upward
steady sale, at previous quotat
WARMINSTER. Saturthy,
575. (last week, 38s. to 555.) ; E
week. 3(b. to 4k.); Oats, 21s.
i 5,281.); Beans, 448. to Ws. (1.
Rib. loaf, 13d.--There was a ma
sale. were quick at an advance
Barley sales were small, at fort
beans no variation.

'mice,

tendency,

200. 21.1.
13.1. asid.
191 d. Yeti
IM. --(1.
19.1.
17.1.
13.1. 10,1.
13.1. 1%1.
19.1.

Tausfron, Saturday, May 11
is.; new, —s. to —s.; Barley,
OM., 3e. to 3e. 3d.; Beans,
bud's' ; Rye, to. to to.; Peas
a short attendance. The gent
noon had the effect of a funk
price of wheat. Oats and dark
beans Is, per qr. dearer. In
higher. Trade very dull.

iv 19.—Wheat 38a. to
tarley, 30s. to 46e. (last
to 28a. (last week, 21s.
eat week, 44a. to f 104.);
derate supply of wheat;
of Is. to 2s. per qr. In
tiler rates. In oats and

).—Wheat (old), 6.. to
48. to sa. per bushel
tis. al. to 6.. 4(1. per
, 5.. to 64.- -There was
la showers of the forc-
er alight decline in the
ay were at former rates;
slims corn was a shade

moderate,

.nd proximo.
:—Foreign. '

il
i ,
1 i'
ri""litirl
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1860-05-22

SMITHS.

For the Best Shoeing Smith- . . . 3 0
(The Shoes to be made and fixed on
the Ground.)
„ Second 13,4 £2 2 0
„ Third Best . El 1 0

A copy of Mr. Miles's "Plain Treatise on Hone Shoe-
ing," and "A pair of Models of Horses' Feet, properly
shod," will oleo he given to each of the Successful Com-
petitors, and to three other Competitors who way be
coniuieuded by the Judges.
Persons intending to compete for these Prizes, omit
give notice in writing to the Secretary, Mr. H ENS 11 Sr.
Oily IlAct.s, 2, Wood-street, BArit, on or before the
'Attli day of MAY, 1860, and must be ut the Director's
Office, in the Show Yard, on WEDNESDAY Morning,
the 6th day of Jess, 1860, at 8 o'Clock, to receive in-
structions, and on which day ths Shoeing is to be
done.
February 27th, 1800.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1860-05-22

ifittip ant Colonial inttlitgenct.

FRANCE.

The Russian Grand Duke Nicholas arrived on Mon-
day evening at Paris, and was received on Tuesday
morning by the Eumeror--There is II doubtful rumour
current that a meeting between the French Emperor
and the Prince Regent of Prussia is on the tapia.
The French Mediterranean squadron received orders •
few days I,llloc to put bark and assemble in the port of
Toulon, there to make prepanitions for a longer cruise.
The French naval journal which communicates this,
adds the surmise that the cruise intended is one in the
levant, "where agitations, both political and religious,
-have recently arisen, whicfr at no distant period may
necessitate the interference of the Western Powers." A
late telegram, however, sacs that "the roomer of a
French fleet being in preparation for the Etat may be
rom.idered as quite destitute of foundation."
General Goyen, commanding the army of occupation
in Rome, has received the Grand Cross of the Legion of
Honour. This fact iA, perhaps, the strongest evidence
which we have as yet been that the evacuation of Rome
by the French army will really take place; for these
first-chaos rewards, unless in the case of a greet battle,
are commonly given at the end of an important midis-
tak ing.
The French Government has forwarded to the Sar-
dinian Government a quantity of muskets and ammuni-
tion and about 400 cannons, the greater part of which
are for marine service.
It is rimioured in Paris that the imperial Go:rem-
nient is on the eve of applying to the general public for
another loan, running to as high a figure as that of last
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1860-05-22

SHAFTESBURY.

RIFLS COMM—On Sunday week the members of
the above corps, to the number of 70, accompanied
by their officers and surgeon, mustered at the New
Market-house, under the command of Captain
Bower, for the purpose of attending Divine service.
The mtn fell in at half-past ten, were formed into
fours, and proceeded to the church of the Holy
Trinity, where the service was performed by the
rector, the Rev. .1. J. Reynolds. They afterwards
returned to the New Market-house, where they were
dismissed. The corps presented a very martial
appearance withtheir belts and side arms, the latter,
with the rifles, having lately been supplied by the
Government. Drilling takes place generally three
times a week, under Sergeant-Major Hunt.
COURT or BANKRUPTCY. --(Before Mr. Commis
sinner Goulburn.) Re Morrirk. This was a
dividend meeting, and for the proof of debts under
the bankruptcy of Nathaniel hlorrish, of Heath
Farm, in the parish of Holy Trinity, Shelia'Limy,
farmer. Mr. Robins and Mr. Nledcalf, of the firm
of Messrs Vining and Company, Tokenhouse-yard,
appeared for the creditors' assignees, Mr. Charles
Atotiximbe, Dorset, woolstapler, and Mr. Charles
Godwin, of Shroton, in the same county, brewer.
Tbe bankrupt, it may be reinembered, absconded on
the eve of his bankruptcy, and has not surrendered
to the Court. He was proclaimed an outlaw on the
12th of January last, and whenever he is captured
will be subject to penal servitude, or lengthened
imprisonment and bard labour. His property,
previously to his departure. had been seized
under an execution, but the timely interven-
tion of the powers of this Court have so far
succeeded as to prwure for the body of creditors an
equitable distribution of the assets. The following
additional proofs were admitted at this sitting: -
Mr. Enos Coombe, Southampton £54, second proof,
£702 3s. 4d. ; Mr. John Silverthorne,
Dorset, corn dealer, £ll 14s. 3d.; Mr. William
Seamen'', own St. Rumbold, Dorset, miller, £IO
ISa. id.; Ndr. Crial Benjafield, Ilottombe, Dorset,
yeoman, .ClO 2s. I. ; Mr. James Young, Sheldon
St. Reinhold, maltster .4:ti 3s. ; Mr. John Shipman,
Semley, Wilts, blacksmith, .C 6 10e. 4d. ; Mr. Stephen
Brown, ditto, corn dealer, .C 2 10..; Mr. Thomas
Abbott, Shaftesbury, draper, £l5 Pa. Sd. ; Mr.
George White, Shaftesbury, draper, .C 5 2s. Id.; and
one or two proofs by London tradesmen. Mr.
Pennell, the official assignee, said be had karks 15.10 d.
in hand, which would give al-out as. in the pound.
His Honour expressed himself satisfied, ant the
dead having been declared pro forma, the proceed-
ings terminated.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1860-05-22

Court Idtb3o.

THR ANNIVERHARY Or Hen MAJIRTY'R BIRTHDAY.
—Friday morning being kept for the anniversary of Her
Majesty's birthday, the bells of the various churches
rang forth a peal. The Royal Standard of England was
hoisted at the Post-office, Tower, Custom-house, Wool-
wich, Tilbury, and other Government offices, as well as
the churches of St. Mary Abbott, Kensington, St. Mar-
tin's-in-the-Field, St. John's and St. Margaret's, West-
minster. The vessels in the river presented a gay ap-
pearance, being dressed out with the colours of all
nations. The household infantry and household cavalry
were not inspected by his Royal Highness the Prince
Consort and Duke of Cambridge, in consequence of the
rain. The review of the Greenwich Pensioners was
also postponed. In the evening the houses of Her
Majesty's tradesmen and the chili houses were illumi-
nated, ILA well as the Royal theatres. In the afternoon
lier Majesty held a drawing-room at St. James's
Palace.
PH,TOGRAPHS Or THE ROYAL FAMILY.—On Thurs-
day Mr. Mayall, the photographer, . 4 Argyll
Regent-street, was honoured by the Queen's commands
to attend at Buckingham Palace, and in the course of
the morning produced a series of highly successful por-
traits of Her Majesty, their Royal Highnesses the
Prince Consort, the Prince of Wales, the l'rincess
the Princess Helena. the Princess Beatrice, Ice.
The Prince of Wales has accepted the honorary
Colonelcy of the Civil Service Rifle Corps.
DEATH OF BYRoN'R WIDOW.—OR the 18th inst., at
No. 11, St. George's-terrace, Regent's-park, died Anne
Isabella, Baroness Noel Byron, widow of the late Lord
Byron. This lady, who was born in 1794, was the
only daughter and heir of Sir Ralph Milbank° Noel,
Bart., by the sister arid co-heir of the second Viscount
and ninth Baron Wentworth. On the death of the
other co-heir, Lord Scarsdale, in ISffil, she succeeded to
the barony of Wentworth by writ, the viscounty be-
coining extinct. She was married to the great poet in
11115, but the union, as in well known, was a most un-
happy one for both the husband and wife. Their only
child, Ada, was married to Earl Lovelace, and died in
I SW.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1860-05-22

AMERICA.

The most important news from the United States has
reference to the Democratic Convention at Charlestown.
A committee of that body appointed for the purpose had
agreed , by • very narrow majority, to certain resolutions
which would be submitted to the Convention itself as
" the platform" of the party during the ensuing Presi-
dental campaign These resolutions are of the most
ultra pro-slavery character, comprehending the follow-
ing among other points :—That neither Congress nor
the local Legislatures have any power to abolish slavery
in the territories ; that it is the duty of the Federal
Government to protect slave property wherever it
possesses jurisdiction; and that it also is the duty of
the Government ti "acquire" Cuba at the earliest pos-
sible moment. The minority have also adopted a
report which re-atlirras the old platform that was laid
down at Cincinnati four )ears ago, and recommends
that all questions relating to eleven- in the territories
should be referred to the Supreme Court. The real
struggle would take plate in the Convention itself when
the two reports came on for debate. Our readers will
perceive the deadly and irreconcilable differences of
opinion which exist between the Democratic and Repub-
lican parties. The one seeks to sustain slavery by the
whole intluenoe of the Federal Government, while the
other is endeavouring to denationalise it and to prevent
its further extensi tttt .
The Indiana were ravaging the frontier counties of
Texas, and murdering the people in all directions.
Governor Houston urges the immediate formation of a
regiment of mounted Texan volunteers as the best means
of checking the depredations of the Indians.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1860-05-22

ITALY.
SARDINIA.

A telegram from Turin of Tuesday stye :—" The 1,
members 1 the Chambers I d I)eputies in their Com-
mittees lave commenced the examination of the treaty
.4 cession of Savoy and Nice to France. The nionheni
.4 the Opriosition have signified their intention to ask
for an adjournment of the discussion, and will make
prommals to that effect to the Chamber. The Parliamen-
tary Conimittee will demand further explanation from
the Ministry. The Comniissaries who have been air
pointed are favourable to the Government."
It seems that the supplcmientary elections have been
even wore favourable to Count Cavour than was ex-
pected, and that Ratatai ard his friends, who oppose
the eemion of Savoy and Nice will derive no strength
from them.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1860-05-22

LONDON MARKETS.

(Br ELECTRIC TELE.URA Plf.

MARK-LANE, WEDNESDAY, MAY 21.

(From Gila, Son, and Barker's leeport,)

Tho supply of English wheat was small, and
sold at an advance on it Monday's prices of
one to two shillings.
Spring corn about as on Friday.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1860-05-22

HOP MARKET.

BOROUGH, Friday, May IK—The amounts from the
plantations state that t biae is progressing rapidly;
nevertheless, there is • fair average business doing in
good and useful hops, at full prices. Other kinds, how-
ever, move off slowly, at late rates. Mid and East
Kent pockets, MN. to 140 s. ; Weald of Kents, Ws. to
; Susses, 625. to 76e. per cwt.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1860-05-22

DIPTHERI A, SORE THROATS, &c.

. . --
These cases are of so serious and dangerous a nature
that the Ointment would not be recommended unless
the Proprietor was sure of its effect. It will cure
when every other means may fail, if applied imine-
diately, and not when the patient is beyond recovery.
It is a sovereign remedy for sore throat*. Any set-
tled coughs or wheeling will be promptly removed.
Mothers should rub this remarkable Ointment into the
chest of their infants whenever there be any hoarse-
ness, tightness, or anything affecting the breathing.
Bora the (haematite and Pills shonld be used ,is the fid-
Lorin& CCUICJ :
Bad Leirs , Cancers Sore Nipples
Bad Breasts Gontruted sod Milli Sorr•throsta
Bunw Joinu I Skin-disowns
Bunions Klenhantiods ! Scurry
Bits of blosehetoss FistuLu , Sore-heads
and Nand-nen , (lot ' Tumour.
Cnorbay ' Glandular Saellimr• Ulcers
Chieso-loot . Lumbago W ds
Chilblains , Piles (•ss,
Chapped Hands Rheumatism
Corns (Soft) 1 skalds

Sold at the Establishment of PROFCBBOII HOLLOWAY,
244, Strand (near Temple Bar), London ; also by all
respectable Druggist. and I)calers in Medicines through-
out tlie civilized world, at the following prows:—
Is. lid., 2t. 9d. -14. 6d., Ils., 725., and at.. each Pot.
There is a cOnsiderable saving by taking the larger
sixes.
. _

N. B. —Directions for the guaiance of patienta in every
disorder are affixed to each Pot.

A BOON TO NERVOUS SUFFERERS.
I IVEN AWAY. 26,000 COPIES Of a
%Jr MEDICAL BOOK, for the benefit of Nervous
Sufferers sent, post free, by the Author, secure from
obeenution, on receipt of a directed envelope, enclosing
two stamps, the PRIVATE MEDICAL FRIEND,
new work on the Belfe-cure of Nervous Debility, Lou
of Memory, Dimness of Sight, Lassitude, Indigestion,
Dislike of Society, ka., which, if neglected, result in
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vigour. The True Guide to those who &Aire • speedy
and private cure. "Every young man should peruse
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HINIT Burt., F...q•, 8, Burtoa-cresoent, Tavisiock-
square, Loudon, W.C.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1860-05-22

PORTLAN D.

ATTEMPTED ESCAPE OP A CONVICT.— On Thum-
day last, shortly after the return of the convicta from
&inner, a prisoner at work in one of the quarries.
named John Griffith, but more generally known
among his comrades as "Soldier," attempted his
escape. Intelligence of the circumstance was im-
mediately sent oil to Weymouth, and soldiers and
officers of the convict establishment were stationed
at every point round the island to prevent his
getting away, either by himself or with assistance,
by sea or by land. After searching about an hour
and a half, lie was found by i.ne of the warders,
named Robert Samioni, secreted among sonic large
stones about 101.1 yards from where be had been
working.
TEATIMONIAL.--Lamt week two sets of surgical
' instruments, value 30 guineas, which had been sub-
scribed, and a testimonial bearing the signature of
163 officers connected with the prison, were pre-
!muted to Samuel Harris, Esq., for many years assist-
ant surgeon at the convict establishment, as a tribute
of esteem and respect on the occasion of that gentle.
man's resignation of the post he had so long held,
with credit to himself and satisfaction to those who
had occasion to seek his aid.

QUISISN'S lillerllDA V. —Friday last being kept in
honour of the Queen's birthday, Her Majesty's ships
at anchor in the roadstead fired a royal salute at 12
o'clock at noon. The vessels were gaily deco-
rated with flags, which presented a very pleasing
effect. Flags were also flying from the insets of the
other vessels in the mails and-from the tops of many
of the houses in the island.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1860-05-22

ONZ SHILLING PER SHARK

THE ART UNION OF GREAT BRITAIN.
Under the Sanction 01 Her Majesty'a Most
Honourable Privy Council.

First Prise, Painting, value EltiO.
Second " " I:100.
with 98 other Picture Prises, from ELS to £75 each.
PRIZEHOLDERS have the privilege of
selecting their own Paintings from any Publis
Esihibition in Great Britain or Ireland.
In addition to the above Picture Prises there will be
about 500 other Prism, consisting of Engravings, Sta-
tuettes, Busts, Vases, &c., in Parien, Terra Cotta, and
Bronze.

Ticket,—Price thgeAp,—each ticket entitling
the holder to one chence in the drawing, may be had
from all the principal PrintseHers, Music and Hook.
sellers, and from Mr office of this paper ; or they will
be forwarded direct by the Secretary on receipt of an
enelvelope (stamped and directed) together with postage
stamps or post-office order for the number of tickets
requrred. _

SAMUEL IL DEAN,
hecretary.
39, Princess Street, Manchester.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1860-05-22

FOREIGN GRAIN.

ITHEAT—llse.tzle -and Konigsberg - LS to (41
Mtn, ditto, extra •.... 7 - 00

~....., ....—.,
Stettin, and Welgaat
Belgium and Pommeranian • - (.2 tal
Danlah and Bileaian - 48
. .

VD Italian, or Marlanople - - -
~ Odeiea
, Atnericein and Canadian - -
BARLEY Malting
„ Grinding and iiktilling - - - ti 32
OATS —Piiland and Oren - - - - 24 ti
, Feed
BEANS—small
. Ewi titian • - 11 97
PEAS—Willie Boilers 3B 34
Yell.. ditto - -
Non.laiilera
FLOCB—Freneli Rhenlith (per rack) - - 33 34
Canadian and Americas Sour •
.. Sweet - ,

All communiestions in relation to whatever de.
partnient of the Paper are to be addressed to
Mr. FREDERICK DIA Editor of the Duruet
County &pre4u anti Agricultural (lazelle, at the
Office, Church Street, Dorchester.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1860-05-22

METROPOLITAN CATTLE MARKET.

ifiI;IIBDAY, May 17.--A very limited supply of beasts
was on offer in to-day's market. All breeds sold some-
what briskly, at fully Monday's priors -in some instances,
indeed, they were rather higher. --Sheer the show of
which was very mmlerate—changed hands freely, at
quite the late improvement in value. Downs readily
produLad Im. eal. per 81bs. There was rather less
activity in the lamb trade ; nevertheless, the quotations
were well supported. The supply of lambs W 11.4 by no
means extensive. 4 'Alves *old somewhat freely ; hut we
have no change to notice in their value. Pigs and mach
cows were very firm in price.

Per bito. to sink the offal.
Cr* &Intr. peseta 3 0L.3 pr. Boum Downs 5 itns 0
See. quality, de. 3 10 4 3Lenz* cors...alvea 4 6 6 2
Prime large oxen 4 4 4 10 Mao antalldltte 5 4 5 6
Ditto Seete, ie. 6 0 6 2 lost,c hogs 3 6 310
14 Mr sheep 3 10 4 0 Neat nil. porkers 4 2 1 10
Secnd q 'tatty de 2 4 8 Suck.calva. (each) 20sto 221.
Pr. Cr.. evened } 4 2'tir. old store pip 234. to 304.
sheep

NEMPGATE AND LEADENHALL MARKETS.

FRIDAT, May 11.—Although the supplies of meat
have rather increased to-day, the trade generally is
Ilteady, and prices rule very high :--

s. J. s. d. s. d. d.
Inferior beet. 3 `2[o3 111 Inferior mutton 11 10 4 4
Middling ditto.. 3 8 310 11114141118144111143 4 6 410
Prime large ditto 4 0 4 2 Prime ditto 5 0 5 4
Primes:nail ditto 4 2 4 4 Veal
Largo pork .... 3 10 4 4 Small pork
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1860-05-22

alisctllantous.

The Prince de Joinville has sailed for Boston, under
the name of Francois d'lsrc. Report says that he is ea
route to the Brazils.
The London Scottish, London Irish, Inns of Court,
and Queen's Westminster Volunteer Rifles met on
Saturday, and manceuvcrecl together on Wimbledon
t'OIIIMOII.
Mr. Aeur, the director of the Imperial printing-office
at Vienna, was, we learn, to have been arrested on a
charge of falsifying coupons and of being an accomplice
in the affair of Eynatteu, but lie hail absconded.
The fiftieth anniversary of the artist's benevolent
fund, which was established in 1810, for the relief of the
widows and orphans of artists, was celebrated at the
Freeuissons' Tavern, Great Queen-street, on Saturday.
Abont 100 gentlemen rat down to dinner, presided over
by the Right Hon. Lord Stanley.
The PeninsularandOriental Company have established
a reading-room near the Southampton Docks, for the
use of their commanders and principal officers while in
harbour at Southampton.
The St. George, 90, at Deirouport, is to be commis-
sioned by Captain the Hon. Francis Egerton to embark
Prince Arthur and suite, and accompany the Hero,
with the Prince of Wales on board, and proceed to
Canada.
The public will hear with much regret that one of our
niost heroic naval chiefs, Lord Dundonald, is now lying
seriously ill.
The reception of Abbe Lacordaire at the French Aca-
demy, which was looked forward to with intense interest,
has been postponed till next year, the majority of the
" forty'. being of opinion that, in the present state of
politics, it would be difficult for the new member and
M. Guziot, who is to reply to him, to compose speeches
which would at the mine time satisfy their own ideas
and meet with toleration from the Government.
Subscriptions have been opened in various parts of
Italy in favour of Garibaldi's expedition. At Milan it
already amounted a week ago to 40,000 f.
A volunteer corps is to be established for Middlesex.
General Griffin. of the Royal Artillery, is named as
, commander, with Major Stephens. of the East India
, Company's Service, for Adjutant. The uniform will be
I blue and silver.
i The foundation stone of the Dramatic College will be
, laid by the Prince Omen, on Friday, the Ist June.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1860-07-10

parliammtaro fapeos.

YONDER% He 1859.—The police returns state that as
tinny as 95 murders were cruniuitted in England and
Wales in the yesr ending at Mieliaelniaa, 1859. In the
complete year 1859 coroners' inquests found verdicts of
murder in 401 cases (115 of them againat women), but in
very many inatanses on further investigation such cases
range themselves under the head of manslaughter. Of
the 95 murders 12 were committed in the metropolitan
police district, 12 in Yorkshire, and 19 in Lancashire;
but only 18 persons were convicted of murder in 1859, and
nine executed; six of these nine men were under 27
years of age, and one was only 18; these were all
murders without any extenuating circumstances which
could be admitted as • ground of mercy. A few other
crimes besides murder are still capital, and sentence of
death was reconleil against 52 persons in 1859, though
only the nine above-mentioned were executed. Only
30 years previously, in 14119. 1,385 persons were Nen-
tesieed to death, and 74 executed, 51 of thesis for crimes
not now capital. Two of the murders in 1859 were
committed by lunatics in the same month in which they
were discharged from private lunatic asylums. 1,240
cases of seltisinnler cams before coroners in the year,
, probably all mercifully covered by the jury with a ver-
dict of " insanity."
—The decline of pauperism in England,
as compered with last year, continues. lii Apnl the
number of paupers relieved MRS less than in April, 1850,
by above 2 ptir cent. ; in Slay the decline, as compared
with May, 18514, was nearer 3 per cent. than 2. The
decline is still nowt considerable in the cotton district.
P OILIAMViTaRT BOROUGHS. - Returns respecting
Parliamentary boioughe and their inhabitants still con-
tinue to snake their appearance on the table of *
House of Comminia, though the Reform Bill is no
longer there. One of the latest, mowed for by Mr.
gicee the number of persons rated in 1853 at
C 4 and upwerds ; and the return appears to indicate
that (excluding the metropolitan boroughs) the ElSS.ber
of leirough electors would be very nearly iloublid if the
franchise were given to all ratepayers rated at 1:4 and
upwards ; and in abdut :10 boroughs, most of them
large and important towns, the new electors would be
more in number than the entire present constituency.
Another return, snowed for by Mr. Dunlop, compares a
few Isirouglie in respect to their contributions to the
public revenue. A new element of comparison is line
introduced,— the amount they pay for postage stamps.—
and tie results are rennirkelile. Bristol. with 137.328
people to write, buys £37,077 worth of postage stamps ;
while Sheffield, with 135.310. only lays out £19.1,
or very little tnore than half; Birmingham, with 212.841
inhabitants, spenths Only £47,173 upon "Queen's
base ;" while Edinburgh, with but 160,302, lays out
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1860-07-10

AIR. LAST'S CLASSICAL, MATHEMATI-
IL CAL, and COMMERCIAL SCHOOL, DOR-
CHESTER, will be REOPENED JULY 16th, 1860.
Boarders, 20 guineas ; Day Pupils, 4 guineas per
annum.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1860-07-10

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