The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1864-02-02 00:00:00

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SALISBURY AM) SOUTH WILTS MUSEUSL
The opening of this museum, width has recently
been removed to St. Ann's-street, took place
on Wednesday last. A public nietting was first
held in the Council CLaniberoshinh was presided
Over by the Mayor (J. Watery, E. 4), There were
also present the members of the own Council in
their robes of officethe Rev. Lord Sidney Godolphin
Osborne, General Buckley, M.P., H. H. marsh,
Esq., the High Sheriff of the County (T, F. Grove,
E.g.,) a nuniber of the clergy of the diocese, and the
principal residents of the city and neighbourhood.
The CUAIRMAS.III introducing the meeting, said
they bad assembled to commemorate the transfer of
the trust of the museum from the hands of the com-
mittee to that of the Town CounciL The trust
, would be • mere nominal one, as the proceedings of
coulee, and the conduct and the disposition of the
institution, would as heretofore devolve upon the
officers s“oetary of the museum. He was sure
the citizeus would co-operate nith the members of
the Town Council in giving the institution a hearty
welcome,as it was one of which they might be proud.
He trusted it a uuld be attended with great success,
and be had no doubt it could form the nucleus of
a valuable collection. He would now call upon the
Bishop of the diocese to address the meeting.
Tho LOIND 131$110P said he had very readily under.
take u, at the instnece of thechairman of the won-
uf the Salisbury and South Willa Museum,
to tend, r to him 3, the chief magistrate of the city,
and the Town Ceuncil, their hearty thanks forth.
readiness with cinch they bad consented to their
regliest, to become the guardians of the Museum.
That request, although it emanated front a small
laxly, reelected, lie was sure, entirely the wishes of
their fellow.eitizens. (Hear, bear.) When any
person bed any trust to commit to others, it was
natural that they should look to the municipal
authorities of their native town and city. Those
authorities Li I been constituted for the very
purpose of per I ,•ii iting privileges and rights, which
ceuld not be e, e rpetuated by individuals with
whom all pemoiiel rights expired. But he was sure
that the ehairnien and committee, when they made
that request to hie worship, did not keep that point
only in view. They felt when any question arose
in this city in connection with any great privilege
or arivanta,,e a loch seas to result front any measure
they hail 11 lured, they should turn to those who by
their intludry end their honourable bearing had
gained tla cm:etc:ice and admiration of their
fellow.citiz ire. Ile trusted that that feeling
would c oeieue to exist, and that the office of
chief meg sera! world be ever looked forward
to with awliiti,n. Tile Chairman and committee
selected the Mayor and Corporation of this city as
the proper tru.tees of this museum and the collec-
tion that was in it. They thought they were putting :
their trust in thee, who deserved their confidence,
not only froui their being an undying oorporation,or
as Black stone,said, "• legal immortality affixed to it,"
but because they kuew in the Corporation there were
to be fund thefts who chiefly had recommended
themselves to their fellow-citizens by their up-
rightness mul industry. He felt sure that if that
was the feeling of those who asked them to under-
take that trust, they as • Corporation thoroughly I
approved of the disinterested labours and the
objects of those who had worked for this institution;
and he felt confident that if he stated in their hearing,
and in the presence of his friends there, what these
objects had mainly been, be should only be repre-
senting his worship's feeling and that of the members
of the Corporation. One of the greatest mom. 1
mendetions in it was that it would afford to all their
fellow-citizens the means of rational amusement.
Everybody knew that all young men when they
entered into life were exposed to many temptations,
and it was the duty of everyone to assist them in
resisting those temptations. This institution would
afford such a means, and that he considered
a great recommendation. He thought also
that one of the remits of this museum
would be, that it would evoke many
dormant and latent faculties. Until persons had
subjected to th• ir sees many of the valuable things
contained in museums, they had no idea of what
powers they ho-co-ed. The right rev. prelate in.
stance! a case in tot. lah a gentleman who had tned
several profesions but in vain, bail, during a visit
to a gentleman the very occupation for which he
had, withent knoe ing it, a taste, presented to him,
and he bud since lrecoine one of the most distin-
guished no inle re of one of the most distinguished
profeesione in this country. Then there were always
some who were aruost in their desire to improve
the faculties chic!, God had been pleased to give
them, and lie was quite sure that those earnest men
deserved all the sympathy and all the encourage-
ment they could possibly give to assist them in im-
proving those talents. His lordahip stated that Mr.
Stevens hail informed him that a young man was
in the habit of walking once every week into Salis-
bury and back—SAW, six or seven miles—to gain
information at the museum, which he could nct
otherwise have obtained, which he thought was •
proof of the value of the institution. Another re-
commendation was that it helped forward one of the
great instruments of education —he meant the educa-
tion of adults, which by many persons was con-
sidered to be a very valuable addition to our educe.
tional scheme. Another thing that recommended
that museum to him was, that those who visited it
would tind that the greater part of the specimens
were obtained from this immediate locality. He
thought nothing would give the public such an
interest in an institution than furnishing them with
information as to their own neighbourhood.
Another recommendation was that it would
be a place where objects of interest with
regard to physical science could be de.
petite& Considering the past history of
Salisbury their collection was tucked 'ere amalL
It was not that articles of interest had not been
found, but because there was no place in which they
could be deposited, and consequently they had been
lost. Now that they had a pleas where such objects
could be deposited, he had no doubt many would
be found who would send objects of interest to the
Museum. He would, however, pass away from those
patent recommendations of the museum, and would
raise it upon_ higher, nobler,and better grounds than
that. God had been pleased to give to the exercise
of the human intellect and reason three great
subjects—God, nature, and MO, and he believed
that there was no necessary collision between any
one of those exercises of the human intellect He
was one that fully believed—and he did so on no
less authority than that greatest of great mew
Bishop Butler, that every manifestation they had of
God, any further revelation of Him was in entire
harmony, and that any well instructed mind would
be able to trace that harmony in all the discoveries
which they could make of Him, in nature and in
man. Grave suspicions had taken possession
of the minds of many men that there was ouch
• collision, and necessarily such a collision
between physical science and that science which re.
furred to our God and the relations of man to Him.
He was not now speaking with regard to present
circumstances, hut he was referring to what was
known to be the case with middle ages, when
theology and physical science were opponents. Even
in the time of Socrates, it was stated by Lord Bacon
that the more atheistic philosophy was, the more
! it was believed to be favourable to physical science.
He thought as he bad stood forward to justify and
recommend physical scieooe,it would be unworthy in
him not to state that Ise was well aware those
differences had existed. He thought one cause of
those differences was in consequence of their not
acting entirely upon the evidence before them. It
was not right that physical science should interfere
with theology, or theology with physical science, and
if instead of mixing physics with religion,and religion
with physica,they leapt apart the first cause of things,
and the physical cause of things, they e.ould very
much escape from the dilemma in which men had
found themselves with regard to this question.
Physical philosophy dealt with things and cir-
cumstances in nature prior to that great event in the
history of the world, the fall of man ; and con-
sequently in the relation to which he was brought
to his God, and in the study of physical
science, it was the attributes of God which he had
mainly to do; those attributes which be mainly
ooutempleted were the power of God, the goodness
of God, and the wisdom of God. In studying
theology, the attributes they had to contemplate
were His justice, His mercy, and His longsuffering.
He thought it right to allude to those things, rather
to show that his was not insensible to the difficulty
that existed, and the opposition which vs supposed
to he between theology and natural ecienoe. The
right rev. predate said he had supported the museum,
and had consented to become its president, because
he was anxious to promote anything calculated to
improve the condition of the citizens of Salisbury.
The rev. the Dean of Salisbury was unable to be
present in consequence of ill health, and he desired
him (the bishop) to express his regret at not being
in attendance. He would, however, further the in-
terests of the institution in every way that he could.
Hie lordship trusted that they would shortly nee the
collection speedily increase, and that the good re-
sults which were contemplated by the founders of
the institution would be realised. (Loud applause.)
General ISOCIILIIT, after a few introductory obser-
vations, proposed the first resolution, to the effect
that the meeting were desirous of expressing the
deep sense they entertained of the kindness and
liberality of the late Dr. Fowler, in purchasing the
property,and presenting it to the public, and also for
the cordial and generous manner in which Mrs.
Fowler had shared in her late husband's gift, and for
the very valuable aid she had given to the enlarge-
ment of the building.
Mr. LIIIIIISRT seconded the resolution, and
expatiated lengthily on the qualities of the late Dr.
FOl/107, his literary and scientific aoquiretnents, and
his noble gift of £7OO expended in the purchase of
the museum.

The resolution was carried unanimously.
Mr. Gaovg, (High Sheriff.) said he had always
been connected with South Wilts, and be felt great
pleasure in taking part in the meeting. He bad to
sanounoe that there was between £3OO and £4OO still
owing, and he felt confident that he had only to
name that host to ensure He speedy oollection.
That sapestritteui had bud Loomed In the flitiog up

of the room, and he thought the citisena of Halisbury
and neighbourhood would show their appreciation of
the munificent gift of the late Dr. Fowler by
immediately subscribing the amount required.
When that debt was paid off it would not require
more than a mere nominal sum to carry on the
museum. Be moved the second resolution, calling
upon the meeting to make subscriptions, and to
empower the city banks to receive contributions for
this purpose.
Mr. M. H. MARSH briefly seconded the motion,
which was carried.

Mr. Hcassv (the treasurer) said he had to
announce the following donations made previous
to the meeting : Sir E. Hulse, £26; the very Rev.
the Ikon, .ClO 10s. ; E. Everett, Eeq., £10;
Archdeacon Honey, .£5; and J. C. Wheeler, Esq.,
£5.

The 11.11YOR said the secretary of the institution
would remain after the meeting to receive
subscriptions. He thanked the Bishop of the
Diocese for the manner in which he had
spoken of the municipal body, and he congratulated
the committee on the emcees of the institution.
The Mayor and Corporation then proceeded in
procession to the museum in St. Ann's-street, where
the Bishop formally handed the museum over to the
care of the Town Council.
The MAYOR, on the part of the Corporation,
accepted the trust, and said they would always
further its interest- He trusted it would prosper,
and that Mr. E. Stevens, to whom Cue present con-
dition of the museum was mainly to be attributed,
would continue his services.

SviviiNs denial that he IFAI the only one
entitled to credit. There were many who had
rendered aseistance, among others the Rev. Sub-
dean Eyre, 3. Hussey, Esq., Mr. Nightingale, Mr.
Hlackmore, Mr. Ownond, &c., whose names should
be mentioned. He thanked them for the eulogium
passed upon him, and announced that the collection
at the Ass mbly Rooms would be open for a week,
and that the museum would also bo open every day,
at the same time as the lon collection.

ii• Volt then pronounced the museum
, opened, and the proceedings terminated.
A conversazione was held in the evening at the
Assembly Rooms, which was very numerously attended
by the clergy and gentry of the day and neighbourhood.
A valuable loan collection of paintings, antique china,
bronzes, and isld coins, a number of fine engravings and
other objects of interest were tastefully arranged around
the room. The Lord Bishop of the dioce..e presided.
During the evening the following addresses were de-
livered :—The Rev. Lord Sidney Godolphin Osborne,
on "The value of a Museum;' the Hon. and Ven.
Archdeacon Harris, on "The ancient lske settlements
of Switzerland ;" and the Rev. W. H. Jones, M.A., vicar
of Bradford-on-Avon, subject:—" A few notes on
the names of place. near Salisbury." A selection of
vocal and in•trumental mimic was given during the
evening, by Miss Aylward, sad Messrs. C. J. Read, J.
and E. Richardson, Aylward, A. Aylward, Young,
and Harding.

SALISBURY.—Cint Pgrrr Sessions, Monday.—
Before James Hussey, Esq. (chairman), the ex-Mayor
(J. Style, Esq.), 3. C. Wheeler, J. Cother, F. Attwood,
and T. W. Gilbert, &qrs.
Emily Dimmer was charged with stealing a flannel
petticoat, the property of Sarah Clarke, a single woman,
residing in Scotadana The prdoner desired to be tried
by the magistrates, who convicted her, and sentenced
her to 21 days' bud labour.
COUNTY PETTY SIMMONS, TOMSD•Y.—Before T.
E. Fowle, Esq. (chairman), General Brickley, M. P.,
IL A. Ferryman, Esq., and James Hussey, Esq.
William Blake was charged with tearing his
clothes in Wilton Union Workhouse. The case
was proved by the porter, and he was sentenced to a
month's imprisonment.
Jeremiah Harrison was summoned for damaging
some fir trees, the property of George hatcham,
Eaq., of Downton, January 16th.—As it appeared
that the defendant made a trade of it by gathering
them into faggots, he was sentenced to a month's
imprisonment without the option of a line.
Isaac Yates was summoned by the overseers of
Winterslow for non-payment of Is. 64., pours' rate.
—Mr. A. Whitlock said the defendant claimed a
vote for • freehold cottage. There were two rates
owing, but one bad been paid by • friend. The
defendant pleaded inability to pay the money.—Mr.
Fowle said the defendant bad acted very foolish, as
he had incurred 4s. 6,1. expenses in addition to the
rate.—Defendant said be was unable to get work,
and that he could not sell his house.— Mr.
Whitlock said he should be willing to buy the
, cottage, and to allow him to be the tenant if he
, would pay the rent weekly. The magistrates
ordered the money to be paid, and a warrant to
Immo. The complainants agreed to hold over the
warrant until Saturday.
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STABBING AT Bot;;All CHALLI.—At the county
magistrate.' clerk's office, on Monday, January 25th,
before W. Pinckney. Esq., James Lush was brought
up on remand for having wounded Richard
Golding, with intent to do him grevious bodily
harm, at Bower Chalke, on the 30th of December.
—The prosecutor and prisoner had been drinking
at the Plough Inn, Broad Chalk., and they left
about 11 o'clock. There was • little larking oath.
road, and the prisoner and the prosecutor eschanged
blows. Lush went upon the hank, and then rushed
upon the prosecutor, who immediately found that
he had been stabbed. A man named Gulliver saw
the prisoner strike the prosecutor. He saw • knife
in the prisoner's hand, and he observed blood sow-
ing from the prosecutor's breast He told the
prisoner what he had done, and he did not deny it.
—The prosecutor was visited by Mr. Weetcott,
surgeon of Broad Chalk., who found him in a dying
state. He was subsequently removed to the
Infirmary, where he has since remained.—The
prisoner was committed for trial at the ensuing
Amiss..

MR. T. E. SPINNEY'S CONCERT. —The concert
given by the choir of St. Paul's, Fisherton, took
place on Friday evening, January 22nd. Besides
the members of the church choir, who sang various
part-songs, choruses, &c., Mr. Frederick Chatterton,
the celebrated harpistwas engaged, and Miss Mastic
Spinney, who ii • most accomplished and talented
pianist, delighted the audience with her exquisite
playing. The performances of this young lady are
so thoroughly appreciated in Salisbury that it was
no wonder • large audience attended on this
occasion. Under the direction of Mr. Spinney the
choir sang various pieces with great taste and pre-
cision, refloating considerable credit upon their
instructor. Amongst the choruses deserving of
especial notice were "Old Fowler" and "Spring."
both of which received an enthusiastic encore. Of
Miss Mettle Spinney's playing it is impossible to
speak too highly, her brilliant execution, delicacy
of touch,and her exquisite taste,being of the highest
order, and she may fairly be ranked amongst the
first pianists of the country. Mr. Frederick Chatter.
ton's performances on the harp were truly astonish-
ing,his manipulation being something extraordinary,
and his playing gave the greatest satisfaction to the
audience, who testified their approval by frequent
bursts of applause. A duet between Miss Matte
Spinney and Mr. Chatterton was executed in
brilliant style, and was indeed a great musical treat.
An overture, "Guillaume Tell," on two grand
pianofortes by Mr. Soioney,Mies Mattis Spinney,Mr.
Eugene Spinney, and Maeter Spinney, was certainly
a novelty, but it was played admirably. This
highly successful concert was brought to a close by
singing the national anthem.
The Salisbury County Court was held on Wednes-
day, before E. Everett, Fag., judge, but there were
no cases possessing any public interest
At the request of one of the principal citizens we
beg to caution our readers against a gang of fellows,
who have visited this city for obvious pur-
poses. The course adopted is to leave 50
cards, engraved with the name of the gentle-
man, at his house, promising to call again.
With the cards is an address complaining of the bad
Mateo( the art of engraving,and offering the 50 cards
for ls. 6d. This is not only a great annoyance, but
during the absence of the servant the property
hangina in the hall is exposed, and thus every oppor-
tunity is affirded for pilfering. Another mode is to
send a packet of needles be the servant to the lady
of the house, and leaving them for her approval
until the following day. These follows are also
excessively iusolent, and we should recommend
the inhabitants of the city to watch well their
property if they are honoured with a visit from them.
WARMINSTER. Arnenzum. A most
interesting lecture was delivered at this institution,
on Tuesday, by H. D. Seymour, Esq., M.P., on
" The Progress of Modern Discovery in Africa, and
some account of the value and probable effects of
Captain Speke's discoveries in the civilisation of
Africa, and the checking of the slave trade." The
lecturer commenced by stating some of the numerous
difficulties which stand in the way of any European
penetrating into the interior of Africa, and said that
the discovery of the source of the Nile had been the
ambition of civilised nations for many centuries.
Explorers had in many cues fallen victims either to
disease, or to the murderous hands of the savages.
He then briefly described Captains Spate and
Grant's journey, and concluded by glancing at the
probable effects of their discoveries; he said that the
civilization of the people was the wily way to put a
stop to the slave trade, and this might now be
effected with comparative ease, as the extreme
fertility of the land wou;rl afford abundant sustenance
to missionaries, and that they would find numerous
disciples to whom they might tech the art of
farming, and thus open a way to the hearts of the
people. G. S. Vicary, Esq., presided, and at the
close presented the usual vote of thanks to the
lecturer, and announced a "Penny Reading" by
the members of the Atheneum elocution class for
Tuesday the 2nd ituit,and a lecture by the Rev. Hugh
Sias el Brown for that day fortnight.

HORNINAII'S Puna TEA ix choice and faros& beesu..
it cosebte of the met valuable growths that are full of
rich vocal.' ivoverti.
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It is moderate in price, because it is supplied direct
from the iniportent to the consumers by agents.
It is whohimme to use, because the leaf is not • (seed
with the usual powdered mineral colors.
These edema-gee hewn maned for this Tea • ge•eral
prefereice. Sold in packets, with the price printed on
emth, and signed by ilUkt•Illall k Co., Original Im-
porters of the Pure Tea.
The Agents for this legality at. adverb's.. 4 in out
°Mums.