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

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COUNTY EXPRESS AND AGRICULTURAL GAZETTE, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 15, 1863,

agreement with the plaintiff, hot that his son agreed
to do the work, and that in consequeoos of a portion
of the work being badly done, and the whole not
carried on fast enough, he made complaint., when
the son (Theophilos Cowley) replied that be had so
much work to do at home (Sturminster) that he
could not attend to it, and expressed a desire to
give up the job. —Plaintiff, however, gave • dif-
ferent version of the case. He .aid that before the
work wee begin his son mid be should give up the
job, and he (plaintiff) took it on. He engaged
to build the house at is. per perch, taking the
job throughout The foundatioes ware of stone, and
this part, with about 2 or 3 feet from the ground, be
with assistance erected. The reason why he did not
go on with the job wee because materials were not
furnished fast enough by the defendant, neither was
money forwarded wording to agreement.—Both
parties called witness.% and several lettere were
put in which al went to prove that it was the elder
Cowley who had the chief management of the
work, that it was measured for him, and at
his request by the defendant's foremen, and that it
was John Cowley and not his son who gave •
written receipt for the money paid. —His Honor
pointed out that the letters sent by Mr. Well-
miring were addressed to Mr. J. Cowley, in
answer to his solicitor's letter of application. The
only question was whether the work was or was
not properly done. After a abort consultation
between the solicitors and their respective clients, it
was agreed to refer the matter in dispute to Mr.
James Baker Green, surveyor, Blandford. His
Honor: What • pity it is you did not agree to
do this at first .

Poo*, whom united earnings amounted to £30,000.
He toned there that though the men earned, some of
rf and £3 per week, their (Amities were in the
greatest destitution. The only busineu that flourished !
wee UM
_public-house business, and the moo ooly spent '
st Provision shops what they actually could not do
without. Their wiTON were ilatternly,and their chiliren
uneducated, proving that it did not matter so much
what a man earrit as to what nes be put bis money.
flfter pointing out soused the adviustages which society
in general had already derived from the advocacy of
' temperate* principles, the hews: proceeded to review
! the progress the cause bad made, sad of its adoption by
some a the leading men of the day, and concluded his
remarks by an earnest appeal to all who had not joined
their ranks to come forward to do so.—A vote of thanks
oo the proposition of the chairman, unanimously
awarded to the leetnrer, and the meeting separated.

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Henry Moore v. Stephen Morphus. - Claim
a 7s. 6d.-It appeared from the statement of the
plaintiff that his sorriest* as a solicitor were engaged
by the defendant; that he first attended on his
behalf at the County Court at Blandford, and after-
wards an arbitration meeting at Child Okeford, that
be had Oven him his counsel sod advice, and con.
dusted his awe to the beet of his abilities. He
called cm his behalf Mr. R. Rickman, the arbitrator,
who stated that in his opinion Mr. Moore had con-
ducted the defendant's case in a skilful manner.-
Defendant, who appeared much imbittered against his
former legal adviser, said tdhlatartlue proceedings at the
1 arbitration meeting were . - His Honor,
' after patiently listening to what he had to may,
ordered payment of the full =bunt claimed in 14
days.
Angell 8. Hodgee v. Charles E. St. Lo.-Claim
£7 Os. 4d. for wearing apparel-To be paid in 14
day&
Maria Brewton v. William Fthey.-Claim 55.
for rent -Ordered Sm. monthly.
Alfred Dowding v. Robert Seymour. -Claim ,C 2 4s.
-To be paid in 14 days.
Edward Clark v. C. Ingram. -Claim £24 la. 10d.
for coals. -Plaintiff said that defendant, who is •
surgeon praotiaing at Blandford,pomised to pay £l5
into Court, and give him a bill for the remainder,
this be had failed to do.-Judgment £l5 forthwith,
and the remainder in • month.
The same v. Henry Coward.-Claiin £1 7s. 6d. for
male. -To be paid in Sm. monthly instalments.
Robert Minter, Jame. Thomas. - Claim
£4 4s. 3d. for bread and groceriea -To be paid in
two instalments.
Edward Cable v. Giles Sansom.-Claim 16s. ld.,
bidanos of acoosint for drapery goods, supplied by •
traveller ruuned James Year, nephew of the plaintiff,
to defendant's wife, who stated that one of the 1
items, a scarf, was forced upon her. She did not
want it. After • careful inquiry into the case His
Honor found that the poor woman was sued for 3s.
more than was entered in the plaintiff's books, and
gave judgment for I3e. Id. at 4s. per month.
JtrociwErr Striorowsins.-Stephen Cutlets.. Henry
House.-Claim £1 14a. 6d. -Adjourned. —Robert
Shorey v. John Oudge.-Claim Se.—Order 45. per
month. If first instalment not paid by next Courtday
14 days' imprisonment. - James Warrens. John Ford.
-Claim £1 12.. 7d.-Adjoarned for proof of means
- -Charles Aymes v. Cornelius 1, ather.-Claim
£3 10s. 10d.-Adjourned in consequence of Mama of
defendant. -The Court rose about three o'clock.
On Monday evening a lecture on " Christmas, its
Legends, Pastimes and Soperatitions," was delivered
at the Townball, by Mr. J. Simpson, of Edpware. We
must confess we were somewhat disappointed, the w-
eaned lecture being seareely more than a reading of
well-known facts, interspersed with anecdote*, of the
boisterous hilarity and Mirth in which our forefathers
were wont to spend the Christmas season, and of the
more quiet and sedate =UMW in which it is observed
at the present day. Fortunately the services of our
talented organist, Mrs. Edwards, and also some of the
members of the Church choir, were secured, the
former presiding at the pianoforte, and performing a
selection of mimic in first-rate style, and the latter
singing pieces illustrative of the subject lectured upon.
This part of the entertainment appeared to be chiefly
appreciated by the audience, and "Winter.'s Warm
Fireside," sang by Mr. Lance, wee deservedly applauded,
and called forth an exeore. We noderstand that
though the committee of the Working Men's Club, gave
the lecturer the benefit of their support, they did not
directly engage his winless.

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POOLK—Aocrecier.--On Saturday morning • horse
belonging to Mr. Ballot& of Lytchett, by some freak or
other ran his head through the plate-glass window of
Kr.hawks.. High.street, causing come considerable
damage. It was facetiously observed that the animal
seeing the boots in the window mistook it for a farrier's
shop, and so unceremoniously entered to get shod.
DARING RODBMIT.—Lut Saturday afternoon some
=lwith more daring than honesty, enhanged two
egs of cork from a shop door in Market-street.
andinto greet • speedy exit without being
detected.
Tot AAAAA cz Lzarcitz. —Mr. T. Irving White, of
London, a well-known speaker on the temperance plat.
form, delivered an interesting lecture on ' Habit," in
the Temperance Hall, on Friay evening last, to • large
audience. The lecturer handled his subject in • very
, masterly way, which could not but be appreciated.
MICHANICe 121811TOTIOX. —The general annual meet-
ing of members of the above institution was held in
the Reading-room, on Monday evenieg, November
30tb, Barker, Esq., vice-president, in the chair. The
report of the out-going committee wee read by the hon.
wintery and pared. In • financial point of view the in-
stitution appears to be prosperous, having liquidated
several debts of long deeding, and commenced another
fear with a balance in the hazels of the treasurer. W.
earce, Req., ems unanimously re-elected president, and
the Rev. A. Wilkinson. J. Harker, Evia. and several other
gentlemen, vice-presidents. Thanks were tendered to
several gentlemen for liberal donations of books, and
assistance in the shape of lectures, /so The lecture
lately delivered by R. E. Cheater Waters, Esq. of
Upton House, on "Novels and Romances," was gnite-
fully adverted to, as eminently successful in • pecu-
niary point. Mr. J. E. McCarthy proposed and Mr. R.
Belben seconded, " That Mr. Waters be cleated • vice-
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He might have come in between eight and nine. Witnesi 1
very often assisted defendant as waiter, and it was
Dittben's custom hardly ever to draw beer for Osborne.
He did not bear him make use of bad language.—The
btu:
drael.throortio.ghbo.e
it bad been no beer
n.hued.
still the proved h
and othpe"davughtte
these eiregnistances they should fine din 40a., including
might have bad some, and so suppled him ; under
soda, the Bench intimating that defendant would know
how to act if Osborne came into his house again.
Defendant said he could not lock his doors, and the
police would not interfere.—Superintendent Baynton
demigod this assertion, and said the police were always
willing and ready to assist the publican..
POOH ANTIIONT Iv TSOUBLE AGAIX. Anthony
Osborne, a chimney-sweep, of Wimborne, well lie.
quainted with prison discipline and the " drunkard's
fine," was charged with being drunk on the sth instant,
and also with being drunk and riotous on the 6th.—
Defendant made his usual plea that he was not drunk.—
P.C. Arney said he found defendant on Saturday night.
*bout ten o'clock, in Church-street, as drunk ache could
stand, and making use of had language. On Sunday
night, about eleven o'clock, Osborne came out of •
public-house drunk, and made use of foul language,
which he continued in the streets, and upon the officer
remonstrating with him he was very abusive—Mr.
Glyn, to defendant : Have you ever tried to overcome
this drinking propensity '—Defendant: No. I never
have —Mr. Glyn Have you ever taken medicine an •
stimulus, instead of liquor; or don't you know there is
such • thine—Defendant : No, I don't.—The Chairman
said nothing remained for the Bench to do but to pass
the heaviut fine upon defendant, namely, 13e..
including costs, in the first case, and 435., including
oosta, in the second one; or, in default, two months'
imprisonment. —Mr. Glyn The end of it will be that
you will have an attack of delirious tremens which will
canoe you to die suddenly some day. It is a`ways the
end of such men as you The Chairman: Why don't
you
ut
sign
teinpeleldge.—D was noefte,ndannt II think
wan olzrptatiliint.g
loud.—The Chairman: When you are sober you are
as quiet • man as any in the town. This drunken habit
is your great misfortune. When you get drunk you
are like a madman—Defendant: Will you give me any
time to pay the money ?—The Chairman, We will give
you until Saturday week.—Defendant : I will not give
you much trouble. I think I shall get the money by
the time; ill don't, I will come and give myself up.
STEAIJNO HOLLT.--liephia Habgood and MI utheth
Bllford, of Colehill, two little girls were summoned
for damaging holly blithe', the property of the trustees ,
of the late 11. O. Bankes, Beq.—Defendante Pleaded
guilty, and said they were cutting the holly for Christ-
mas— A ?nth, named Levi Poole, said he had care of
the wood, but of late a great deal of timber had been
stolen He did not wish to press the charge, but only
wanted this osae to serve as an example to others.—
Fined 6.1. each, and costs fts. 3d., a fortnight being
allowed for payment.
AFFILIATION.—John Wariand, draper, of Wimborne,
was summoned by Tryphens White, a widow of the
same place, to show cause why he should not contribute
towards the support of her illegitimate female child, of
which she alleged he was the father. --Mr. Freeman ap-
peared for complainant, and Mr. Webb for defendant.
—No evidence was adduced, Mr. Freeman obsem'ng
that the clue had been settled by consent, on the usual
terms.
At the special petty sessions, held on Friday,
before the Rev. C. J. Glyn, W. L. Adye,
and J. T. Basket!, Esqm., Henrietta Bush, of
Sturminster Fireball, appeared to answer to a sum-
mons charging her with forging a letter of character,
in order to obtain a situation in the service of hirs.
Hawkins, of Martinstown, purporting to be written
by the Rev. Charles Kogan Paul, clergyman at Stur-
minster. Mr. Paul said that he was aware of the
serious consequences attaching to a charge of this
nature, and he thought it had been done through
ignorance. In bringing the defendant before the
Bench, he thought it would be a warning to her, and
a caution to others, and be was walling to withdraw
the charge on the payment of costa—Mr. Freeman,
who appeared for the defendant, thanked the rev.
gentleman, and said that he had every reason to
believe that the defendant would not be guilty of •
like offence again. —She was ordered to pay the codl.
and was cautioned by the Bench as to her future
conduct —Emily Thorne, of Devine, Cranborne,
was brought up on remand, charged with picking the
pockets of John Henning, of Horton Heath, and '
stealing .C 3 in gold, and about a pound's worth of
silver.—Mr. Freeman appeared for the complainant,
and Mr. Atkinson for the prisoner.—The com-
plainant stated that be was at the Anchor public.
house, Wimborne, on the evening of the 27th of
November, with • horse and cart. The prisoner
came into the house and asked him to let her ride
home with him, which he did, and as they were
going through Horton Firs the prisoner said she had
lost her brooch, and wished him to search for it.
Whilst he was doing so he found her hand in his
pocket, and missed his purse. He never said any-
thing to her about it at the time. She rode home
with him as far as his cart-house, when she got out,
and ran towards her home, which was about live
miles distant. As soon as prisoner left him, he went
and gave information to P.C. Mark Maidment, and
they went to her house arriving there before she did,
but in a few minutes she in company with her
hustand arrived. He charged her with picking his
pocket, and the policeman took her into custody.—
Prisoner said that what money she had she left at
her mother's, which was given her by her brother at
Wimborne to take home to his mother, he being
committed to Filial for poaching. They then went
to her mother's, who produced the money given her
by prisoner, which consisted of two sovereigns, five
half-sovereigns, and 10s. 6d. in silver, which the
policeman took charge of. The prisoner wan then
taken to Cranborne and searched, but nothing was
found upon her but • purse which was not prosecu-
ter's.—Mr. Atkinson read a letter from Mr.
Lawrence, governor of Dorchester prison, containing
a statement from prisoner's brother respecting the
money which he gave her at Wimborne, which cor-
responded exactly to the amount found at prisoner's
mother's.—Mr. Atkinson made a very able address
to the Bench on behalf of the prisoner. The Bench,
after a little consideration, discharged the prisoner.

president of Mai-Institution, and that the secretary to
notify the same to Mr. Waters." Carried unanimously.
The committee was elected for the ensuing year, and the
banner of the evening terminated.
LIBIETT Or TER Sowicr IX DANGER.— At the
Guildhall, on Thursday, before the Mayor, G. Belben.
jun., E. Mullett, J. W. lihutin 11. Herne, and T.
Wanhill, Eaqm, Mr. Daniel BsJ.lom, yeoman, of
Lytehett, appeared in custody on a charge of obstruct-
ing several members of the police force whilst in the ex-
ecution of their duty. —Superintendent Gifford prose-
cuted, and Mr. Harker, of the firm of Aldridge and
Harker, solicitors, appeared on behalf of the defendant.
This case caused considerable 'fir throughout the town,
it being currently reported that another case for •
higher court—namely, an action for false imprisonment
—hinged upon it.—Superintendent Gifford said a poor
woman had made • complaint to him respecting a horse,
which defendant bad sold her, for £10; but which, she
alleged, was not worth El In consequence of this he
called Mr. Ballow into the police-station, and asked him
whether he had a license for selling horses. He re-
plied "No why?' Witness answered, " I have asked
you a civil question, you have answered it- that will
do," and so summarily dismissed him. Defendant then
left the station, but shortly afterwards returned, and
denraded to know by what right witness questioned
him. Not receiving an explanation he became threaten-
ing and violent, so witness ordered P.C. Brown to re-
move hint. Defendant afterwards ran after him to the
Townhall, and as he threatened to report him to the
magistrates then sitting, witness called • policeman and
gave him in charge, and it took four oonsteblee to lodge
him in the station. Ile brought the present charge
against defendant for interrupting him whilst in the
execution of his duties.—Mr. Harker arose-exsinined
Superintendent Gifford at great lengtL, and elicited
from him that he considered it his duty, on public
grounds, to act as an excise officer, and interfere with
any person who sold horses without a license. Mr.
Harker then informed witness that there wax no each
thing as a license required, but Dist it was merely •
question of assessed taxes, and that he had heard
of • license for selling horses. Witness: He came
back and demanded to know the law, which was • proper
question, if properly asked; but he was very Violent.
It was not his ditty to inform defendant how to get •
license. Defendant met him on the stairs leading to
the hall, and said "I'll report you to the magistrates."
He was very violent. —Mr. Hacker: The Bench must
judge of this. It is not for you to nay whether he was
violent or not. Witness: I tell you he demanded of
me as a right, in the most violent manner, the
law respecting the matter. I refused to tell
him, and hence arose his conduct, both in the
police-office and on the stairs. Mr. Hacker:
And you send him to prison for that. P.C.
Brown gave testimony to defendant's violent con-
duct and insolent manner, and caused much amusement
in Court by qualifying the term " insolent " as flinging
his arms about. Several other policemen gave sunder
evidence.—Mr. Harker then addressed the Bench. He
regretted that two witness.., whom lie intended to call,
were not present. His client, Mr. Ballom, was a man
of respectability. He had for a number of years leased
the market tolls under the Corporation, and was
possessed of • considerable amount of physical energy.
Although charged with resisting the police in the
execution of theirlitril .he would prove that the police
re we not in the ' of their duty. Was it •
policeman's duty to in ere in • civil dispute between
A and B llod certainly not. It was not the
province of • policeman to interfere between Mr. Haltom
and a woman as to their mode of bargaining, for if either
felt &grieved they had the County Court for redress.
Superintendent Gifford must have known that he over-
stepped the duties of • policeman. Mr. Ballom felt
uneasy about the licence, and supposing Superintendent
Gifford to be connected with the law—for policemen
ware termed 'limbs of the law "—applied for an
explanation. His client felt wronged in having& police-
man interfering with his business ,and wished to lay his
case before the magistrates, but Superintendent Gifford
prevented him coming into Court. This was • ridiculous
course, and e greet dereliction of his duty. ( Applause. )
Superintendent Gifford: I ask the Bench to confine the
advocate to the real question. All he is doing is to
gratify a lot of roughs. (Sensation.)—Mr. Harker said
this shows the animal by which Superintendent Gifford
is moved. He then closed the defence.—The Bench
dismissed the charge against liallom, amidst the loud
applause of the Court.
Catitila OF STEALING SlLL—Emma Maitland was
brought up on remand, on Thursday, charged with
stealing • piece of silk, the property of Mary Jane
Fudge—Mr. Dickinson appeared for defendant. —Mrs.
Fudge said that she employed Mrs. Maitland in June
hat to make two mantles, and she bought eight yards of
glace silk for that purpose; but afterwards found that
six yards would have been sufficient to make them, and
charged Mrs. Maitland with appropriating the re-
mainder to her own nee.— Mr. Dickinson crose-ex-
amined.—Mrs. Fudge Witness suspected defendant,
who had charge of her house during her absence, to
have stolen other things but had not been able to prove
anything against her. They had been on friendly terms
until the present Charge. She had called defendant a
thief.—Mr. Hicks, draper, gave his opinion of the
remnants of silk produced, which were found in defen-
dant's possession. His honest opinion was that the
pieces produced were not similar to the mantles—Mr.
Hodges,. draper, also gave his judgment in reference to
this point. After carefully inspecting the pieces, he
affirmed them to be similar in texture and fabric, and of
the game quality as the mantles.-11r. Dickinson
addressed the Bench on behalf of his unfortunate dies%
and lamented the critical position in which she waa
placed. The charge was entirely unfounded, and be
felt the Bench would do justice in the cam. —The
Mayor expressed the opinion of the magistrates that
prementrix had not substantiated her charge, and tits
Bench therefore dismissed the case.
Juvzsma BURGLAR& Joseph Barnes, Joseph
Bartlett, George Shebbink, and Henry Emberly, young
lads, tensing from 10 to 16 years of age, were chmgM
with breaking into the house and shop of Mr. George
Green, confectioner, at Longfieet, on the morning of
Sunday, the 29th November, and dealing therefrom
various sums of money, amounting to nearly Ed. Evi-
dence showed that several of the prisoners were notieed
loitering about the premises, and they were afterwards
most profuse in their numbest', and amid not account
for the money in their posameion.—The Bench re.
mended the pnsoners until the next Court day.
WIMBORNE.—Coonre Pierre Simone, Friday.
—Before 0. J. Parke (chairman), Rev. C. J. Glyn, and
Rev. J. H. Austen.
TRleraNalla IX SMARM OF OAMlL—Thriah Amoy,
a labourer, of Cranborne' was summoned for trespassing
on land, the right of shooting on which belongs to G.
Mitchell, EisT,
,in pursuit of game, on the 13th of
Novernber.—Didendant did not appear, but was repro.
seated by his wile,—Thomas Davis stated he was •
gamekeeper in Mr. Churehell's employ. On the 13th
alt., whllat going his rounds, at six o'clock in the
morning, he found • wire set. He concealed himself,
when he saw defendant take it up and put it in his
pocket. Witness Dien left his plass of concealment,
and charged defendant with having a wire in his posses-
sion, which he denied, and witness found it some yards
from him, it having evidently been thrown away.—
Fined El and cods, or in default one month's imprison-
ment.
DRUNK son Itscrrocu—George Bench, labourer, of
Pamphill, was charged with being drunk and riotous
on the 211th of November.—The case was proved by I
P.C. Arney.—Defeudant pleaded guilty, and was fined
El including costa. Allowed • week for payment.
keeper, of
wini.Pol.llLlC:iii.e.—Jcharamse: Di n, use
dwibbethpebeernirhitoting
drunkenness and other disorderly conduct in his home.
Mr. Freeman appeared fordefendant. —P C. Arney stated
that on Saturday night, about five o'clock, he was pass-
ing defendant's house, when he heard some one making
use of yore bed language. He went in and found
Anthony Osborne, who was making use of the most
vile expressions. Witness then left the house, but
about ten o'clock he was again attracted to it by hearing
Osborne making use of very bad language. Witham
then called defendant, and told him that be had Osborne
drunk in his house spin, when he replied that be had
nothing to do with Osborne , and if whams wanted him
out of the house he was to turn him out, for he (de- '
fondant) should not. Witness told him that he should
report him, when he replied that he did not care about
thst.—Orcesexamined : Did not see defendant draw
any beer for Osborne. Defendant had "grumbled"
with witness for watching his house. He was
very good friends with him. Gebome daughter
and eon-in-law were with Osborne.—Mr. Freeman, on
behalf et the defence, said that this case would limn.
have been brought forward had it not been for the
over-seal shown by the ciollosuiao ; and said defendant
bad kept the house for tbe lad 18 years, during which
tismbebadaevermismodneted It, and witameesa would be
celled who would prove that fad.—Mr. Freesias then
mid that moan* Osborne broke two of defendant's
ribs, and be Was afraid to remove him. As innkeeper
was placed in • nig dangerous patties be kmw how to
dial with Mob a man as Osborne, ao he was such •
violent ebiareater.—Oeorp Allen said he was at defen-
dant's home ea the night in question, at moven o'clock.
How.. dun that Osborne was not them at that time.