The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1863-12-15 00:00:00

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INLAND RIVINUS --Excrei.7ltr.

Snd class assistant, Bristol collection. Mr. .
Byerley, 2nd class assistant, Dorset collection, has been
appointed 2nd class assistant, Cornwall collection.
Ten VACANT JUDOIBHJL—It is believed that Mr.
Collier, the reaently-appointed Solicitor• General, will
be the new judge.
To. COON TT HORTITA L. —Three earmons WIT*
presabed it Trinity Church, on Sunday, in aid of this
institution. In the morning by the Rector, the Rev.
James Fisher, in the afternoon by the Rev. T. A.
Falkner, and in the evening by the Rev. J. G. Davis.
The collections amounted to 1105 s. 10d.

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TR' 3RD D. V. s.—The following orders have been
issued with reference to this corps:—Mr. Henry
Wellspring is appointed band master, vice Robinson
resigned. —The corps will parade with band, and march
to Cherminster, on 'Wednesday, the 23rd, at 8 o'clock.
—Members intending to propose recruits will be good
enough to forward written proposals to the serjeant-
major as early ma possible.—All persons having claims
upon the funds of this corps; will be good enough to
forward particulars to the serjeantemajor immediately,
so that they might be examined and discharged.
Mr. Henry Wellspring (who has for the last four years
ably filled the post of bandmaster of H.M.B. Emerald)
has been appointed bandmaster to the Dorchester Rifle
Corps. Mr. Wellspring brings excellent testimonial.
from the officers of that ship as to his professional
ability whilst the ship was in commission ; and there is
no doubt that, under his new appointment, the in-
habitants will he afforded many musical treats during
the coming year.
CHRIXTMAD HOLID•T. —The principal tradesmen of
this town being desirous of affording their employes an
opportunity for visiting their friends at the approaching
Christmas, presented a numerously signed memorial to
the Mayor, recommending that Monday, the 28th, should
be observed as a general holiday, whicii recommendation
his worship has been pleased to acquiesce in.
AOCIDI:III.—As a poor man, named Joseph Sims, who
had engaged • bed at the Wood and Stone Inn, was
retiring to rest on Sunday night, be mimed his footing,
and fell down stairs, breaking one of his legs. He .as
conveyed to the County -Hospital, where surgical
assistance was promptly rendered....
RATA ACCDINT. -Our readers sint perhaps remember
that about • fortnight ago, we brought before their
notice as accident which occurred to a labouring man,
named Joseph House, of Admiston. He was riding
in the shafts of a steam thrashing machine, drawn by
three horses, when he fell off at Piddletrenthide, the
wheels of the engine posing over him. He was con.
.eyed to the County Hospital, where it was found that
he had sustained a very serious fracture of the right
arm, breaking his left thigh, and also being injured
about the beck. Although the sufferer received every
attention, the injuries were of too serious • nature to
permit of his recovering, and from the effects of which
he died on the 6th. An inquest was held on Monday
week, at the Hospital, before G. Elrmonds, Esq., which
was adjourned until Monday last, when • verdict of
" Accidental Death" was returned. . .

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DRAT!! FROM lienclt,lew.—An batteries of death
resulting from this cause took place in this town ou
Friday evening. It seems that about a fortnight ago,
&resent White,arecruting sergeant of the 7th Fathom,
Whited at the Duke of Wellington Inn, soot into the
yard attached to that house, when by some means or
other he slipped, his left vim going through a window,
the gleam of which lacerated his arm in a frightful
manner, tearing the flesh open and Gutting the leading
veins end arthrith Th, poor fellow MU removed to
the Barreck Hospital, sad Kr. Curme sewed up the
wound, which appeared to be heeling, but within the
pest few days it took a turn foe the worm, from the
efforts of whish the sailersr sever rallied, dying on
Friday from losk4aw. Sergeant White bad been in
the town about the months, and was roach respected.
On Moody illsismed mu buried with military hononrs.

A procession was formed at the Barracks, which left
that place in the following order :-Firing party, with
Sr na revered, composed of twelve of the B Battery of
Bort Horse Artillery • the Militia drum-anddife band,
pla)ing the "Dead March the corpse, covered by a
Union Jack, drawn by six horses on • gun carriage;
deceased's brother and a recruiting sergeant; the staff
of the Militia; and the Royal Horse Artillery. The
interment took place at Fordington churchyard, where
• great number of people were assembled to witness
the ceremony.
Boaouou P CTTY SAXTON& --.TOWIAI&A, Monday.
-Before the Mayor, and 11, Devenish, Esq.
&nubile° • -WATCH. -Joseph Vallence, of Broad-
mayne, a ('out-Volunteer on board H.M S. Colossus,
was brought up in custody charged with steeling a
silver watch, the property of George Harding. -Pro-
secutor stated that he was a labourer, and had been
lodging at the Star Inn for the last five weeks.
Prisoner slept in the same room.. himself on Saturday.
The room contained three beds, but one of them
was unoccupied. Witness retired to rest about
twelve o'clock, at which time prisoner was in bed, with
his clothes on, asleep. He tried to awake him. but
failed in doing so, and be then got into bed, putting
his watch on a chair by the bedside. The next
morning he awoke about eight o'clock, and asked
prisoner if be was going to get up, when he replied
that he was not. Witness then left the bedroom,
leaving his watch on the chair. About half-an-hour
afterwards he met prisoner out of doors, and he
then sr nt to look after his watch, when he found it was
gone. He then endeavoured to find prisoner, but failing
to do so gave information to the police, who took him
In custody. Witness in company with P.C. Frome and
prisoner, then proceeded to look for the watch, which
the latter took from • heap of stones in a passage
leading from Gallow's-hill.-P.C. Frome deposed to
taking prisoner in custody from information received
from last witness. He denied that he knew anything
about the watch, but just as he was going to be locked
up said, "I know where the watch is. for I have bid
It away, and if you will let me, I'll show you where it
is." 'They then went towards the Girls' National
School, on Gallow's-hill, and in a passage close by pri-
soner found the watch, which was concealed in a heap
of stones.-Prisoner pleaded guilty, and was sentenced
to one month's hard labour.
Seg•uao • PA I R or TROVISRRII.-John Edwards,
tailor, of Southampton, was brought up on remand
charged with stealing • pair of tronsers, of the value of
20.6 d. ,from the Canto n,the property a !aliac
The evidence adduced at the former inquiry NIVi nig been
corroborated, prisoner pleaded not guilty, and pil`terring
to be tried by the Court of Quarter Sessions rather 1.,..44
by the Borough Magistrates, he was committed foil
triaL -The Mayor,addressiog Mr. Lorna, said it. Densla
road not hut express their regret at the impropriety of
the act which he had committed in purchasing the
trimmers, as they could not but believe that he was
aware when he bought them that they bed been stolen,
and therefore they could only regret that he should
have placed himself in such a position.-Mr. Lucas
endeavoured to persuade the Bench that the trousers
were only worth a Id. when he bought them, but upon
being reminded that they were worth 2a. 6d. to Mr.
Parsons, Lutes said at the most he could only make
Is. 6d. of them, and then be should have the trouble
of pulling them to pieces.
Tea EFFECTS OF IT P ROTFCFRD D RAIN MIL -During
the sitting of the Borough Magistrates, a woman and
her son, the latter of whom had his face bound up, said
she had been directed by Mr. Ensor to come before
them and show the injuries which the boy had sustained
by falling through a hole in the road, which had been
left in an unprotected state, opposite the West Mills,
Grove-buildinga The hole was caused by some
drainage works which were going on, and had been left
unprotected since Saturday. Her son was passing by at
six o'clock this morning, and not knowing there vu a
hole in the road, fell in, bruaing his head and face.-
The Mayor said he was not aware that any drainage
works were being carried on in Grove-buildings, and
advised the woman to have medical assistance for her
SOO. - _ _

--IMPORTANT COOT COURT NOTIC/L-It iS important
to suitors in County Narrate know that the Lord Chan.
eellor ban issued an order in which be direct, that no
Counts Court business shall be transacted on Saturday,
the 26th instant._

Comm PETTY SURTONII, Shire)] 611, Saturday.—Before
Major Steward. Colonel Sykes, Captain Kinder'ley, H.
Saunders, and It. Thornton, &qrs.
THE NEW GAMS ACT. —Samuel Matthews and
William Davis, both of Stratton, were charged by P.C.
Foster, with having in their possession on the 7th inst.
• hare and two rabbite.— .C. Foster stated that on
Monday, the 7th inst., be was at Stratton, at half .past
six o'clock in the evening when he met defendants on
the turnpike road. Davis had • rush basket in his
band. Witness asked what the basket contained, when
he made no reply at firet,bnt afterwards said it only con-
tained • couple of rabbits. Witnes then exemined the
basket, which be found contained a hare and two rabbits,
and in reply to • question Matthews said he picked
the hare up. Witness saw that the bare and rabbits
had been poselied, and took them in his poi...legion.—
In defence, Davis said Matthews gave him the hare to
take to Charminater as he was going to that place with
the rabbits, and Matthews said he picked up the hare
on Monday.—Davis, having been previously convicted,
was fined 405., and costs, whilst Matthews was flacon'.
and costs.

A JUVRNILZ SQU•RBLR.—James Hayward, Henry
Mayo, and Henry Maine, three boys, all of Broadway,
were charged with amaulting Charlotte Hallett.—Mr.
Weston appeared for complainant, and Mr. Howard for
defendanta.—Mr. Weston stated that complainant was
not go sharp as she ought to be, and was therefore being
constantly annoyed by defendants and other boys in
the village.—Coniplainssit stated that she lived at
Little Moor, On Monday week she was met by her
parents to go to Mn. Spicer'a shop at Broadway for
some breed. Before going there she saw Mayo
and Maine near the bridge. They called her 111Z11011 and
pushed her across the road. Complainant's sister was
with her. On leaving the shop she met the two
defendants near Mrs. Otter's shop, when they again
called her names and threw stones at her. Hayward
then joined the other defendants, and accosting her
with' Hallos, Charlotte," pulled up bar clothes with •
stick. She had not spoken to him before he did this,
but then told him to be quiet Mayo then gave her a
smack in the face, when she kicked him. Mavo also
attempted to take away the bread from her. He and
Maine Bung stones at her until she passed the school.—
Defendants had often annoyed her by calling her RAMOS.
—Cress-examined :—She always went after the bread,
and sometimes went to Weyinonth with vegetablea, but
not.often. On the night in questien when near Broadway
bridge,defendants said "hers comes Charlotte Hallett,"
when she called them "sons of b—." What she
meant by being called names was when she was called
"Chart Hallett" When she kicked Mayo he could
hardly stand, and bad to lean against a wall. She was
2l years of age. She did not throw stones at defendants,
although she could as well as any boy.—Emily Hallett,
complainant's sister, gave very contradictory evidence,
and the Bench dismissed the case, cautioning defendants
not to annoy complainant again, as if they did they
would be severely punished.
NZIORBOUR'S QUARREL& —Joseph Bilk,, of Broad-
way, was summoned by Allivd Hardy for beating his
son.—lt appeared that complainant's son, James, WM
on Saturday at Broadwey, when he was mot to see if
defendant had not got a whip of his. Upon doing so
defehdant called him names, and pushed him against
some step., after which he beat him with • strap.
—The Bench dismissed the case.—There was also a
orminestinimucui between the parties, which was likewise
dismissed. . .

PfTIALING Woon.—Silas Thompson, of Broadmavne,
was charged by Iwvi Groves, of West Knighton, with
stealing a piece of timber, of the value of threepence.
—Defendant pleaded guilty, but his master, Kr.
Grove., giving him an excellent character, the Bench
sentenced him to only one day's imprisonment.

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DRUNKIXSIS6 —Henry Freeman and Thomas Prior,
of Broadmayne, were charged with being drunk on the
25th of Nuvember.—Freeman did not appear.—The case
was proved by P.C. Abram, Prior remarking that be was
aware he was rather tight,—Fined sa. each, the costs
being remitted.
&zoo No TOZPlPS.—Flannah and Fanny Legg, sisters,
two little girls of Kingoombe, were charged with stealing
tereiertneisa —Tile ease was proved by P.C. Bishop, who
that on the 20th of November, about three o'clock
in the afternoon, whilst at Toiler, he new defendants in
• turnip field. They were pulling up turnips and
putting them in bags. They then came on the
road, when he stopped ttem, and found they had
in their possession a quantity of turnips belonging
to Mr. Isaac defence, defendants said
they picked the turnips for food, but they denied
that their mother had sent them.-11r. Mellish said he
had hada great quantity of turnipestolen from his held at
different times, and he believed the defendants made •
regular system of robbing fields, in which practice WM.
one tutored them.—The Bench said they could not
believe but that the mother knew what the children
were doing, and that she alone was to blame in the
matter.—Pined se. each, a month being allowed for
payment.
3rIALINCI • PIPIL —John Drew, • lad, 1.1111 brought
up on remand charged with stealing • meerschaum pipe
and • suit of clothes.—Stephen Coffin said that in
Beptemberlast, he left • box in the care of Mrs. Colmar
at Evershot. On Thursday last he received informa-
tion from • sergeant of police at Crewkerne stating
that his bet had been broken open. He went to
Evershot and found that such was the ease. His
box was locked when he left it in charge of
Mrs Coleman The clothes now produced belonged
to him, and were worth 12.—Mary Coleu-ar stated
that she lived at Evershot, and Coffin had been
a lodger with her. When he left Evershot
he left his bee in her care. About three
weeks ago she found that the box had been broken
open, awl she told Drew of it, who was also a lodger,
but he said be knew nothing about the matter.—
Superintendent Underwood said on Sunday last he
apprehended the prisoner on another charge, at which
time he was wearing the trousers and waistcoat, ant
the coat he found at prisoner's mother's house.—
Prisoner pleaded guilty.—The other charge was
then gone into.—ltebert Sertin said on Saiorday
fortnight Drew came to the house where he was
lodging at Evershot, and stole his pipe, which was
worth 10s. 6d. —P C. Gouging said on Sunday, the 6th
inst, be went to prisoner', house, in Fordington, where
he new the pips on a Wile in the sitting room.—
poer also pleaded guilty to this charge, and was
to • month's hard labour for each offence.
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chri.topher cy:tton„ and Chrales Bestowal'', of
Abbotahury, were charged with obstructingr,_„th e high-
way on the nod of 1. "taw"' 837"°'
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Mickley, were present—Thomas &mama gave corro-
borative evibmsee, and defendants ware fined 10a..
each, including costa.
THANSFIEH OF LICENBUL—The license of the Prince of
Wales, Portland, was transfeired from Elizabeth Vallis
to John Read. Mr. Howard supported the applica-
tion—Mr. Weston applied that the license of the King's
Arms Inn, Piddletown, might be truderrod from James
Sherwood to William Brown. The application was
granted.—Mr. Look applied that the license of the Sun
Inn. Charminster, should be tranderred from Charles
Dent to Charles Force, but the Bench refused the
application.
COHIIITTCD TO THZ DOZAZT COUNTY GAOL.—
Hessionl John Shaw, stealing • shawl, Ise. at Over
Compton. Hard Labour: Henry Curtis, vagrancy at
Sydling, 14 days; Thumu McFadden, assault, kc. at
norchoster, 2 months; John Winsnr, assault AM at
Dorchester, 1 month; Silas Hurley, vagrancy at
Weymouth, 14 days; Ann Argyle. vagrancy at Dor-
chester, 14 day.; John Drew, stealing wearing apparel
at Evershot, 2 months. imprisonment George
McPhearson, drunk, Ice. at Weymouth, 7 dive.
CERES ARBAS.—SPZCIAL SZSZIONS, Deoember. 2.
—Before the Rae. J. T. Hinds and J. C. Dale, Esti.,
Levi Shiner, of Toiler Poroorum. carter to Mr. Sam-
ways of Piddletrenthide, was brought up in custody
charged with being drunk and incapable at the parish of
Piddletrenthide. The case was proved by P.C. Hart.
who stated that he found defendant drunk and
sleeping in • wagon drawn by two horses about 10
o'clock on the night of the 7th instant. Fined Be. and
4s. cute.— A Bowed • week to pay.—Edwin Tate, of
Stalbridge, was charged with stealing • pair of boots, the
property of Mr. John Brake, at the wish of Buckland
Newton, on the 24th November. Superintendent
Brown stated that in consequence of information he
received he proceeded to Yenston, Somersetshire,
where he apprehended the prisoner, and found the
boom produced in the prisoner's bed-room, where he was
lodging. The prosecutor stated that the boots pro-
duced by Mr. Brown were his property, having left
them in the back kitchen at Mr. Sanford's at Buckland
on the morning of the 24th November, and missed them
on Thursday the 26th. The prisoner pleaded guilty.
and electing to be tried by the Jutioes,was sentenced to
21 day.' hard labour.

WAKEHAIL—Boanunn SPICIAL SIMSIOPS, Town.
hall, December 9.—Before the Mayor (F. Filliter,
Esq..) and C. Wilcox, Eau., James Meader, of flwanage,
was brought up in custody, charged with being drunk
and riotous. The defendant was summoned to appear
on the Bth before the county magistrates for assaulting
P.C.'s Florence and Short, at Bwanage, but before the
case came on for hearing the defendant got drunk and
-0. In the Townhall, behsred in a riotous manner, and
had o be removed by force.—Defendant hail nothin
to .ay ul g
waa wnt to prison for 7 daya—The case of
uostponed until the 22nd.

EAST
iestCO R.—Suspicions Cus.—On Friday
an.K.1.7.
h,'ld at the National Schoolroom,
East
rienh kerlAbengfod7n, the mife of George Langdon,
j.
!/Ibrasitair Esq., on the body
's
aged SO. From the well-known fact of Langdon
cruel treatment to his wife for oars past, from a
report that for a long time past she h... been • Ter'
.
of a
living skeleton, and that there were b.-'n•e• &rut
the body, the village for the last few days :2" been
ins very excited state. The jury having been sh-"rn
proceeded to view the body, lying in a coffin in
Langdon's cottage not far distant. It was a sicken-
ing spectacle—a human skeleton merely clothed
with skin! Was it possible that • person could
for months, aye, years, have lived while in such an
emaciated stets. The nearest resemblance to the object
before um was that of an Egyptian mummy, such as
may be seen in the British museum, only that the
mummy has not nearly so great resemblance to a
skeleton. The skin, too, was discoloured in several
places as though she had, while alive, met with
violence. Whence did that violence proceed was •
question requiring investigation. The first witness
called was Martha Baker, a niece of the deceased, ill-
favoured in visage and coarse of speech. She was II
great adept In the "vulgar" tongue, and the
coroner had Deseret times to remind her that the
jury did not wish their ears defiled with her
epithets. She said that she had lived with the
deceased and her husband between two and three
years. During this time the deceased had
been in the enjoyment of good health, but
was nearly blind. On Saturday week, however,
after she came down stairs, the fell to the
floor, in the kitchen, and complained of
having hart her leg. She was carried up-stairs
by Philip Haines, and witness undressed her and
put her to bed. Haines did not see her fall; wit-
ness was the only person in the room at the time.
Deceased several times got out of bed by herself after
that. Witness noticed a bruise on deceased's right
arm after the fall, but did not know bow it came
there. Deceased did not come down stairs again.
No medical man attended her. Witness attributed
this to want of thought on the part of herself and
deceased's husband. She died about three o'clock
on Wednesday. Mr. Hellier's servant visited
her once whilst she was ill, and the clergyman from
Melbury visited her twice. Had not teen her
husband ill-treat her for the past six months. Had
boreal( been accused of sleeping with her master,
but it was false. She knew such reports had been I
circulated, but those who circulated them were her
enemies, and she had plenty of them in Coker.
Was quite sure that deceased's husband had not ill-
treated her during the past month.—Dr. Parsons
said be had examined the deceased. On taking the
body from the coffin and placing it on the lid he
discovered on the right arm a considerable bruise
between the wrist and the elbow, with an abrasion
of the akin. He did nut believe it could have existed
more than • week. He examined the elbow and
discovered an old bruise. At the bottom of the back
he discovered another bruise. There were no other
marks. He had no idea of the cause of death. The police
constable said the husband of the deceased had gone
to Yeovil, although be had told him particularly not
to leave. The coroner said that it was evident they
could not close the inquiry at once, the case being
involved in considerable mystery, and he accord-
ingly adjourned the inquest till five o'clock. —On the
reassembling of the jury, Dr. Parsons stated that '
he had made a post-mortem examination of the body
and found it in an exceedingly emaciated and reduced
state. The contents of the chest were healthy for a
woman of such an age. There were a few oldstand-
ing adhesions of the pleura, more particularly on the
left side, but none were of any particular moment.
He opened the abdomen, and found that there was
not • particle of food in the stomach. It wu per-
fectly empty with the exception of about half a
drachm of fluid—he believed gastric juice—which
nature would supply. The small intestines were
healthy, but quite empty. The large intestines
contained some very feetid matter. He should
imagine, from the healthy state of the organs
generally, that the deceased died of old age, accele-
rated by a shock to the nervous system occasioned
by the fall or from some violence; or, from the
very reduced state that she was in, it was very
possible that she had been starved. Had she had
but even a spoonful of gruel, he must have found
some trace of it. Even had she vomited, every
particle could not, he thought, have been brought off.
He should, he believed, have seen some trace of it.
By the jury The bruise on the arm could not have
been produced by a fall on the floor. —Martha Baker,
recalled, said the deceased ate some rioe pudding
on Wednesday which had been pent from Mr.
Haber's. She was not sick afterwards. On Thurs-
day she ate nothing, although she (witness) asked
her every meal-time if she would take anything.
When deceased fell she fell on the floor, not against
the wall or a chair. On the week previous she ate
very heartily, as she always did.—Sarah Holder,
said she was housemaid to Mr. Hellier, of Coker
Court. On Sunday week she visited the deceased,
who was then in bed. Martha Baker was there the
whole of the time. The deceased seemed in great
pain from the fall. Witness saw her right arm, but
it was not then discoloured, and Martha Baker told
her the fall had produced no bruises, nor any marks
on her person. She, on that day, took the deceased
a small tapioca baked pudding, and on Sunday last
she sent her a small baked rice pudding—George
Langdon. the husband of the deceased, said that be
went to Yeovil, and when he returned he found his
wife was dead. He did not know but she was well
in health till that period. He knew she fell down
and just broke the skin of her right elbow. He did
not see her fall. He oonld not say how long she
was confined to her bed—it might be for a
day or two. He slept with her every night
up to her death. He sometimes slept all night,
and sometimes woke two or three timea. Did not
know whether his wife slept or not. Did not know
when he last spoke to her; it might have been on the
morning she died. He did'ut have much conversa-
tion with her. When he did speak she appeared
pretty well for aught he knew. It wasn't very often
he had any meals regularly at home. Had not beaten
his wife lately—not within the last month. She had
no children by him, she having been a widow when
he married her 32 years ago.—By • juryman: It
was very likely he did swear at people if they ever
came and brought his wife nourishment. Very
likely he said he wanted nourishment more
than she did. Believed his wife got up every
day till within a day or two of her death. He
asked how she was, because there wit-
nothing ther her because h
et rwith he:. De and theyidnota id wdher r
Litio. to Tes
not
agree. The jury consulted together for MOO time,
and some of them who knew the parties, expressed
their opinion that death was hastened from want of
food. Subsequently, however, they returned a
verdict in accordance with the medical evidence,
"that death was caused by • shock to the nervous
system, occasioned by violence ; but how she received
that violence, whether by the fall or otherwise,
there is no evidence to show."

NORTH CADBURY.—On Friday an inquest was
held at North Cadbury, before J. lArybranta, Esq., on
the body of Anthony Austin aged 77.—Proui the
evidence of Rose Austin, the widow of the deceased, it
appeared that her husband had been unwell for the last
three yearn from dropsy and shortness of breath. He
had not, lately, had medical advice. On Tuesday, the
'4th inst., he went to the water closet, abe assisting him.
'heir return to the house, he fell down in • fit. He
•ediately carried in and a medical man nent for,
was um.- 'iv afterwards breathed his last. Veldiet,
but he shin, suzia
" Death front tr.
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T EXTRAORDINARY LIAP.—A I
CHIPPEtiHAY.—n. • retuning in hie treP from
Mr. Coleman, of Kennet, we.. bin horse descended
Chippenham, an evening or two spi,i pace, at th-
e hill, near Beckhampton, at a . The animal
bottom of which wee a tolliete, closed, which it
being pueblo to check Woolf, leaped the gals, ^IOT,
clawed, though !be shafts of the vehicle were he. •,
end the oesupeate won left on the other midi 4 h..

gate. Nritfer Mr. Coleman nor his fricnds were
injured to any semi** moon!, and what is morn remark-
bin, the horse was none the worse for his extraordinary
leap.