The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1883-01-23 00:00:00

Tin irraCi os_THs Tows.

The Maro;;;iii.;ro7t;-ii;:c7oe-n-MWriement of the
basins= to-day, be thought it right, as Mayor of this
town, to speak with reference to a green libel which
had smeared in one of our local papers, written
evidently by some streamer to the town—one who
knew nothing, or had no io4ght as to what he was
writing about. Hi. Worship did not hesitate to gay,
as a professional man of 27 years' standing, mid one
from the nature of his profession brought intimately
into connection with the positions of the various
inhabitants of the town, and also from his general
knowledge, that he never saw grosser falsehoods strung
together than were socialised in that article. He was
very pleased to say that the proprietor of that paper
had sent him an explanation of that article, and stated
that he extremely regrets it. He was extremely
timed that be did regret it, for, although we properly
t of the freedom of the Press, unpadded and
unfettered; yet it is fettered by those principle, which
Vide every right-thinking man. At the same time,
he thanked the proprietor of another wee for the
way in which he cum to the rescue, so to say, of this
town by an article every word of which he read with
the utmost pleasure. He thought be should be want.
log in his duty if he did not st this their first meeting
since, thank the pr iprktor and editor of that paper.
They felt vary trd with the way in which the
Pr.,' generally been conducted, showing that it
always has the welfare of the town at beast, and will
always oome forward to back up everything that is
for its good, with this one solitary exception, which
ha hoped will be followed by none. He himself was
thick-skinned, if they wanted to "pitch Into" any-
body, let them "pitch into " him; but he hoped and
trusted the town will sever again be attacked in that
way, especially as the attack was founded upon false-
hood, and be might say libeL (Applause)
sL W. ILLIOeft 90rm DISTRDAT.

The Mar-o-a
re-OuTeetilie-o«;;;i1;;;-that mantifi•
cent picture, the coat of arms (which wag exhibited at
the end of the room, having been restored). Of course
the autinnititly of mush a palatine added greatly to
Its intrinsic value, and we have obtained (roman good
friend, Mr. William Eliot, a declaration with reference
to that pointing, which declaration ha would propose
shall be r%istered in the archives of this borough.
And whilst he was speaking, he reminded them that
to-day the birthday of lifr. William Eliot; he is
en upon his 93th year —(applause)--and it would
be well to mend from this meeting our Ivarty con-
gratulation sad wishes for his continued happineo.
(Applause.) If they would leave it t, the Town Clerk,
Mmaelf, he would draw up a letter expressing their
feelings. (Applause.)
Kr. Donne roe not for the purpose of stigmatising
any writer whnever, but to make clear to the public
the precise position of the scheme for improvements,
which they proposed to carry out, and that would be
the beet answer to such an article. TIN/ town ought to
understand that the committee of this Council me
endeavouring to carry on, with all the earnestness at
their command, the scheme of improvement for the
town. That committee is now sitting and it will be
seen they have not relaxed their efforts. He wished
Dr. Drew bad been present, and personally thanked
him for the ve7 able manner in which be showed how
we can raise money towards the improvements.
Mr. Rome felt very great pleasure in knowing
that the gentlemen who mon the statement referred
to will have no opportunity of repeating it. With
regard to what the Council Ls doing, its conduct has
away. been to take the best ZDOSOII pnable for the
highest interest of the town. But, with regard to
riding money, that is a question they would have to
dines hereafter, and as to writing lettere he did not
thank any one fir that.
The MATO' thought it a great pity for a public man
to write letters and rush into print; he need never do
so unties drivels into • coiner.

me liAlloolllll/Bril.
The Harbour= tar reported thug the dredger having
finished cheering the sow= and land= of gravel sad
ballast, is DOW ready for the harbour, and be mourn-
mended dredging from the east steps of Trinity Quay
to abreast of the Harbour Offioo, so as to make deep-
water berths for ooal and timber ships to diacubjam
ea He produced estimate for the lowest at
which be could get men to land ball= and l raisei
by the drifter and Mcleod the working of the barge.;
but if the OeneW thought the work opeld be done for
li.. may, he reconmended it should be tendered
for, with re possible moo to take care of the barges.
Mr. Baum( proposed, seconded by Mr. Wigs,
"That public leaders be invited for taking sod unload-
ing ballast from dredger, and for ballasting vessels
according to specific:Mks and terms to be prepared
sad stated by dee Connell officials"
Carried.

LIGHTISO OP THS HASDOOS STAGING.
The followiag letter was read :
" Greet Wis,te.en Railway. Marion Department.
• Weymo.oth, 9.h Decoanbee. 1881.
" Herbour Staging.
'DLit Sir —R fining to our c oeyersio.i in this morn-
tag lead the hit-, of the Tors Cle k, dced lOth October
lan realosing copy of resolution emoted at • meeting of
the Camail relative I, the lighting of the flarbnr
engin& I have been Memnon to inform you thee this
Company. se well maths Weymouth and Channel Islands,
will Algot to pay asp po-uon of the charge for lighting
the staging, ea all dock authorities nerving wharfage
provide gas for lighting porpoise. Then is no doubt as I
stated to you this morning. • ooneiderable s tying could be
elected if sock light ware cupped with • stop or regu-
lating cock, so that the gas might be turned doss to •
minimum abut ta• light is nut required, and if those
ave fitted. I will take c ore that this is alt mded to by the
men working on the stage. Asoth-r source of espouse Is
the °outlast Topa Ts required to the lanterns, which Is
°win tu their extremely bid ceoustruction; they ought
to b• Warr much stronger for neon in a situation so
exposed.—l am, dear lie, yours Lowy,
" Jour Winmn"
"ft. N. Howard, E.t. Keyor of Weymouth."
Al 'e man Tooma, remarked the diet, nation of the
lamps takes place from bad wage by the men there,
and the Council c =plain they waste the gas.
Aide. man LGSMS oheerve‘t that if the stops were
furni.hed, th• officials with Mr. Whelk, would take
care no gal is wasted. The lamp ought to be
dr-TM* ..

—/il7ll.nowe thought the expenditure of public money
should be limited.

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Al,lamD Roeiaraos had g .1 out of bed and seen
the ga, buming Amoy wino u vessel woo along.thio
the Quay.

Alderman Lognis Bugged ...I vessels were expected
if they were not there.
The hl•ro• prooosed " Twit the lighting and
heating of Ifs Guildhall be improve I without delay,
soul that • onnmittee con-dding of the Harm.,
Aldermen Robertson end Groves, and Cmocillon
Brown and Dennis, be formed with power to act.
Sewn led by Aide. Matt LUND!' xnl carried.
wwows' COTtAGII.I.

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Widow Mary Dowell applied to be elec ed to oc:upy
the " widow', cottage" lat.dy llvd in by Mrs.
Morray.
On Mr. ROHM' proofed:lon, it was agreed that if
a vacancy is declared Mrs. Dowell la appuloted.
BLURT 'S CHARITY.

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For supply's% 230 four-pound loaves, Mr. Hoskins
tendered at 51. • inst, Mr. W. T. D• 1111111 at 41. and
live-eightb., and Mr. William Button at 4.1 d.
Mr. Dennia's tender wee accepted.
Mr. ClikaLla mentioned that when there we. inns
jealousy a+ to who should have the loaves, some
gentlemen put their hand. in their pockets and or.ihe'i hed for more, and Mr. Dann', was kind enough to
make additional loaves.
Messrs Aldermen Lundie and Thomas, and
C..unc.llori Charles, Roben., and Webb were chosen
the committee to dist, ibute the bresi.
" Timoge POUND.
A letter we. read from the Great Western solicitor,
promising to advise the p+y,nent of £330 for ths
timier pound, being the am mot named by the
(looped's valuing committee, Meters. Milledge and
Cherie.. but 'tailor that the apolicatl.n to the Lords
of the Treasury should be ni ale by the Council. It
was rep nasal th.it the 1.: il will not incur any
impalas) in the 'flitter, and it w. 4 agreed, on the
roposJiio of Alderman 11.0 er, meoaded by Mr.
the offer of the G.W.M nmeinlan nestaned