The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1867-05-07 00:00:00

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THE DoßsEt COUNTY EXPRESS AND AGRICULTURAL GAZETTE, TUESDAY, MAY 7, 1867.

without remedy fres the caprice or malioe of those
he limploys, aid we feel etre that country justices
Will hail the meeeere with satisfaction, for we have
often seen some of them much troubled by the die-
s/rattails duty imposed upon them of seeding a man
ti prison when an offended master and p bard man
has premed for judgmbot. , The tollon OK is a
summary of the provision' of L ,rd Eloho's Bill :

•
ft proposes that, with the exception presently stated. I
proceeding, between employer and employed for neg-
lect or refusal to fulfil the contract, or on any dispute
as to the rights or liabilities of either party under the
contract, shall be of a civil character, and instead of an
award of imprisonment in the House of Correction the
justices who hear the case are to determine the amount
of oonipensation to be paid by the defaulter ; on fun,
payment a warrant of distraint may be lulled against
his goods, or in case of their insufficiency he may be
committed to the common gaol or Hodge of correetiOr
for • term notexceeding three months, and at the etpiri•
tlon of the term of inlprisonniedt the compensation is
to be deemed dierdiatged. Wages are not to be amemed
he the amount of compensation under any warrant of
distraint But if it shall. appear to the magistrates
on the hearing "that the injury to tie pOsoti fr tro
party of the complainant bm been and mali-
ciously inflicted, eon. to amount to a criminal act, and
not to be remedied by pecuniary compensation," the
Is to be sent to a court of criminal judicature (in
saccland the Quarter fiesaions), the punishment to be
as by law is awarded for crimes and mi.-
demeanours of • like nature. Both parties to lb( as:-
tract are to be oompetent witnerest, Zacept in cases
thus remitted to a court of eliMuml judicature.

we MTh received the

tenderly amount of the condition of the people in !I
this kingdom, and on his high authority it is I 1
gratifying to learn that the returns are on the whole '
satisfactory. In the quarter ending 31st December
the merriagee were numerous, and, though not quite
so large in number as in the corresponding period of ,
the year previous, they tended to maintain what has
been an unusually high rate for the last three years.
Pieta this ere may infer the steady maintenance Of
the prosperity:of the country, resoltiog in work being
pheasant and wagee r,ott as • gesie.al ruts. The
warn of d•llthe Is for the three months ending 3let
MAO, and their number Mows no iOOllllll4l, and it
is reasonably inferred that, except for the ingests,
cild of January, which proved haat to many old
people, and for epidemics of whooping-cough,
small-pox, and measles, there would upon the whole
quarter have been an actual decline. Indeed, the
result may be Mill more favourably represented, for,
though the death rate of the quarter expresses
precisely the average of the seseon, actordiog to I
calculation, It is really below that of Cue Imt three
winters. The 'anal on:fiber Of MAW, In England
and Wake !or. this winter qtiartere of 1864, 1866,
If}66, and 1867 respectively were 142,977, 140,410,
138,03, 134,254, from which figures it would
appear that the public health has been steadily
improving for the last three yews. This eon-
elusion, indeed, would probably be oorreot,
except for the epidemic of cholera In 1880, *Mob,
though it did not offset the reVirhi of the winter
waster, raised the taorterity of the whole twelve
months. It will be satisfactory to the public to learn
thit little or no tram of this formidable malady has
boon visible during the present year. In one part of
England only did it amino anything like an epi-
demic form. In Durham it carried off 36 persons,
but before the god of the quarter it had disappeared,
and in no other place was there any Wards. the
different districts of the kingdom, howeVert Moir
very different rates of mortality, 'the Eastern
Counties Ila Vie bath very heinthe, the death rate
being only 22 per 1,000. The Fedtti•Eutern,
too, show a simile: good return, but the
South Midland are not So fortunate; the rate being
24 The Northern and North-Western Counties
leeks, as decal, • bid rettirri, the former being 27,
and the latter as high as 29. The mortality of the
Booth-Western Counties was at the rate of 24 per
1,000, precisely the same as in the previous winter.
Emigration from Cornwall is still going on, and at
flrdruth unusual distress has arisen from the de-
pressed state of mining. Had this not been the omit.,
we may fairly infer that an improvement would have
ham shown, placing the district on an eauslity with
Ike most favoured comities. The annual rate of ,
Mortality In the whole kingdom was, for the winter
tionrter, 28 per 1,000, it was 27 for the town, and 23
for the country districts generally. From the notes
of the local Registrars we quote the following
concerning Dorset :
Sturmieste Sturminater —Births 51; dealt. 63.
The (Maths are above the average. I have registered
39 deaths in the parish of Bturminster alone, and I
believe the cause is insufficient drainage of that
the town called Butts Pond at which infectious d
generally find break out. I have brought the ease
before the nuisance committee, and it Is now under
their consideration for out the necessary
sanitary improvements. 15 death, from scarlatina and
one from typhoid fever.
Toole : Poole. --Births 00; deaths 72; 8 deaths from
scarlatina.

Wareham Pere Raga —Births 43 ; deaths 36.
Typhus was prevalent during the quarter in the perishes
WiSfrith, Affpliddle, and Borden.
The Axminster district of Devon includes a
portion of Dorset, in regard to which it is written
Axminster: Lyme. —Births 41; deaths 40. Bron-
chitis, pneumonia, and whooping cough have been
very fatal in this district —Births 30 ;
deaths 28. 6 deaths from whoopingroottgh in
fitockland parish.

Aocompeuyinq the *the siatistioe Ste this
subjoined particulars :
Chippenham Corsham.—Births, 51; deaths, 46.
Many aged people died in the quarter.
Marlborough Marlborough. --Births, 78; deaths,
4. Thirty-two of the deaths took place in January.
Melksham Trowbridge.—Birth‘ 113- deaths, 118.
tirthe and deaths above the average. Whooping-cough
ea prevailed to a large extent.
Warminster: Longbridge Deverell—Births, 29;
Maths, 25. Whooping-cough has been ptetileith
Tiabitry Tisbuty. Birth; 29; deaths, 36. Deaths
teesidelably above the average. The severe weather
has, in my opinion, been the cause. Twenty of the
deaths average 75 years each.
In Somerset two eob-diatricts of Bath are selected
lor special reference :
Bath Abbey. Birtha, 6s; deaths, 73. One half
the death, from disesees of the respiratory organa.
Leasdelni • Births, 75; deaths, 86. Bronchitis and
ett‘er puhnonary affections have prevailed to a great
extent, particularly in females of advanced age and
young children, owing to the severity of the winter.
In other respects the district is remarkably healthy for
the season.

Births

deaths,

From these bibles t Velt be men that the pointe
to which epeciai ettention is directed are two; first,
that Many deaths have been occasioned by the
absence of the., hygienic improvements on which
health and vigour depend ; and second, that the
severe and changeable mouth of January mused
great fatality amongst the aged, the infirm, and
young children. Deaths from the first of them
muss may be avoided, and we bonimend the facts
we have !noted to the attention of the local
authorities, and teinind them that on their action in
this matter depends whether or not the mortality
tables of the next quarter shall contain this sad list
of preventible deaths.

Mr. H. Goonneri s magistrate on the Dorchester
Minch, Weed to tin ChMmit's suggestion, as did other
magistrates who wire present, and upon s show of
hands It was remitted unanimously to recommend to
the Privy Connell gm opening of markets from which
appileat;ons hed heel sect
The Courithen tick haul cdttsidemtidit the sitifjeet of
rem c to tl (11. fir (if Vlore fdt His ditties wilier
the Acts :M and 30 Vic., cep.tibte fe Mises
where parties are not oommitted to prison, and It *as
resolved to adopt tke recommendation of the Treasury.
subject to a future order of the Secretaryof State, and
that the remuneration should be the same as in the case
of the expenses of prosecutors and witnesses at the
sessions, namely, IL 010 prosecutor and Gil each other
person.

man gave judgement. Re said the Bent& did not
think they should be doing their duty if they let this
ease pion with a mere manias) &ie. They conaidered
'elatedly that it was en auctioneer's blt•irteee te know
.he law, and whether he 1./ infringing it or hot. Efut
the B. nib would not line him an) thing severe (I) Oren!"
thing like what had been done in that court befo.e f
bf"dhel, of the motto plalue orders t at the same time,
they did het loft oft emneahnig subdantial, it wield
he open!ng the !Woe to a groat deal ef infringment of
the law off All frffbiect., The deletion WIIS that Mr.
Vothecary be finea Ci. 6nete reinttted. In the
minket afterwards. the severltytif %fit ELM '"lit.
subject of general remark.
PANALTT P/1 UNDULY FITGIITEMING 14111.—Charles
Lock and J. 1111.11 White, both of Fordington, were ast.n•
on. d for taking an eel from water in which W.
Manfield, Eaq., has the right of gelling. April 24.—
Mr. !fancied mid t On Tuesday, 24th, I was informed
there *AS ernes tilting eying on on land I occupy at
West Ward,4 parl.h of Fordington, where I have Or
exclusive right of fishing. I went to the apot, and saw
these two men by the side of the water. I mild not
see whet they vhere about but they appeared to be IMF-
ing. I watehed them, Old on theirfring ma they went
away. SubsedeentlY, oft the eTiol w re /Bo ea lint * them
I found • jive fish on the gnu. followed them, and
told them I should *minim them for "frightening the
fish out of the Water !" I took their names. One said
I did not catch the eel—that was before I told them
what fish had foupd. At that tithe they were on Mr.
Ounoing'a land. 1 ordered them off, sort they went.
From their manner I visa confident they had thrown
away the fish.—Defendenta both said they were nicking
• bit of watercress. Lock said he w the eel
at all, and White said he only threw it out from a
ditch whet., men had been putting in a drain.—Prose-
cutor said he saw them in the river fishing, and they
must have come over his land to get to the place ; he
was watching them for nearly an hour: they
went to Mr. Dunning's land when they saw him, and
Pretended to pink waterer**. The value of the fish was
about Id. I have no doubt there were many in the
grass I did not flod.—Eleipt. Underwood said they had
been before the Court previously, but not for fishing.
—7:lned 10a each, or 7 days' hard lahour.—Defendant•
asked for time, and were allowed a fortnight to pay in.

DORSET COUNT"' nfIOOL COMPANY
(LIMITEIM.
tperth anonal meeting of the shateholder. ea.
I eld at the Gnildhell, on Thursday eilersaoa, under the
semitoney of the Ten. Artrieleon T. Sanctuary, the
einr Ch.an theCompithy. were ale 9 PlYzvet—the
Rev. J. Fisher, the Rev. T. W. the Rev. fG. L
Nash, the Rev. R. G. Watson (head master), Mr. 0.
W. Ferrer. Mr. N. Roper, Mr. Swatridge, Mr. J. Hicks
Mr. Chileott, and Mr. F. Monday (secretary).
The CHAIRMAN reed the report of the Council, who,
it statea are satisfied that the School has heen firmly
established, and oan be safely asserted to be self support-
ing. On tbe working of the school during the past year
a .balance in favour of the company is shown of
EINO 14. Ind. The (loaned acknowledge with many
thanks the handaotbe donatidn of £l,OOO from the Earl
of Eldon towards • building fund. Other donations
have been kindly promised, and the Connell trust that
it will not be long before sufficient funds are obtained
to warrant Huh In cominencing the requisite school
buildings. Tbe following statement shows the plergreas
of the school from the commencement to the present
time :--Chriattnea, 1863. 17 boy.; Jane, 1864. 28 ; Chnim-
ma., 1864, 49; June,lBBs, 53 ; Christmas 1865, 66 ;July,
1866, 73. The number of boy. for the current hall-year
has increased MA& The Archdeacon observed that the
progress of the undertaking had been anxiously watched
by • large body of persons in the county, and many
who at first were doubtful as to the moms
of the school had now given it their
support. He alluded to the necessity of the school
bang provided with auitelsile buildings, and said the
steUthent of amounts laid before the meeting included
rest. and of course if they had proper buildings they
would be in a better Kidlike, than they now were. The
litestouttr had been mott modally merttinised by im-
partial persona, and *are con.idered very eathrectory.
The profit which the allarettolders expected to hare seen
r on the working of the school had not taken place, owing
to th • breaking ont 61 the varlet fever there last year.
If ibis bed not occurred there would have been a balance
le Rm. tarot the company for the working of the mho.'
211... th floe fair working year they hod had, at 4
they had u• n enalied to save £l5O. If, therefore,
everything which had been laid out was included in the
balloon sheet, it seemed to him that the shool was in
a very aatisfectory stets. The oompanv was pot formed
for any other purpose than working the school for a
reasonable profit, and supposing etch should arise it
would he devoted to the benefit of fhe wheel by
aeries pikes. scholarships and otherwise improving
It. Alluding to Lord E.don's gift of £lOOO, he said the
Slim had been invested in Excbequer-bille, and not
mixed with may other account. He tendered Lord
Mon his thanks for he donation, and expressed a hope
that it would not stead alone very long. He oonsidered
that part of the report very satisfactory which alluded
be the number of boys. The 88 pupils at present in the
Khoo' did not repment the number which the) would
have had if the bizildinol bad licen larger. The council
had, however, lately come into possession of an adjoining
house, which would give them increarad acootornodation
The statement of account, was than reed. The profit
and loss theount shows school receipts from October
10, 1863, to December 30. mac £5.505 18a Od.,
end donations £355 130.; total, £5,861 Ih. Od. The
expenditene daring the same period has been
£5,710 16. 21, end £l5O 14e. 104. is carried to capital
aooonnt.
Os the motion of Mr. 0. W. Ferrer, seconded by
Mr. Chilentt, She report was adopted.
A tote of dislike wes passed to the auditors, Mr. C.
bond and Mr. G. H. Davi., with their painstaking and
able assistant Mt. Case, on the motion of the Rev. .1.
Fisher, seconded by the Rev. T. R. Knipe. The midi-
tors were re-elected.
The CHAIRMAIR then remarked on the retirement of
Mr. Skinner, of Came House, (rota the Council, on
leaving the neighbourhood, and said that he bad very
kindly made them a present of his share.—at leant, two
he had given away and two were in his bands The
Conotil had appointed Mr. E. W. Williams, of Herring..
shies, in his plume
Fur of the five retiring members of the Council, viz.,
Us Rev. J. Tither, the Rev. E. P. Grant. Mr. O. J.
Andreve. and, Mr. 0. W. Ferrer, were re-elected; and
In the room of Mr. J. Pope, who it was said Gould not re-
gularly attend and would he sled to have some one else
appointed, Mr. Robert Palmer, of Remington, was
eleekd.

11w.. rmolved to hold the next annual meeting on
the led Thursday in February.
The CHAIRMAJI stated ths names of the gentlemen
who had agreed to set u examiners, and said the annual
pride meeting was fixed for June 18th.
The ASCHDRAOHN said that the committee appointed
had been on two expeditions Reeking for a site for the
intended school Wilding, and the conclusion they
arrived at wag nigher of • negative than • positive
safer. The sine meet approved wee Monekton
With regard to a site in Fordington field, it was anti.
cipated that Lord Portman would support the applies.
tion to the Duchy. Hie lordship, however, did not
cospider it probable that they would obtain the fee of
a•iy land there, but only a long lease. Mr. J. Hicks and
the Rev. R. G. Watson bad surveyed the field to see if
there es& any site dipirattle, and they oonsidered that
the best on the Duchy property adjoined Monekton
Glebe. It the at the southern extremity of Fordington
field, and east of Maiden Castle, whir* it touched, and
about 24 acres in extent.
Mr. FARRIS thought they might not to be inficieneed
bye +man difference of expense in the matter of • site,
if one was ;Referable to another, and be was sure that
was the feeling of Lord Eldon.
The ARCHDRACON intimated that there would be no
difficulty in obtaining the site on Monekton Glebe.
Some further conversation ensued, in the course of
which Monckton was preferred because of its positio ,n
climate, gni the railway facilities that might be
obtained.
The CHAIRMAN said he should now take steps in the
matter, and hoped soon to be able to make • public
movement in the matter—probably at the next prim
meeting.
Mr. FAIRER proposed a vote of thanks to the head
master of the school, speaking of his services in terms of
the highest praise.
Mr. RICKS Acoollded the motion, and it was cordially
'intoned by the meeting.
The Rev. R. G. WAIRON briefly replied.
Mr. HICKS proposed, and Mr. CHILCOTT seconded, a
vote of thanks to the Chairman for his exertions in
eatabliahlog the 'shoot
The ASCHDRAOON returned thanks at some length.
The whole proceedings in connection with the movement
had been before the *aunty, and bad been closely
cauvused. but he believed the verdict so far had been
very favourable. The Council had
thing which could be regarded with any kind of
supicion, and be btlieved they fairly represented the
mind of the church in the county. They took the
Prayer Book as their basis, but for the rut bad no
specialities either in religion or polities.
The proceeding then tertniaated.

Chug: Just
LockTowsr:
Theyas wee. not dietdiinseti, ninatthase
tr.blactikplaa:d.
Mr. ALl:Maws considered that in the interest, of the
, town they noget to take step for reeovering poss. scion
of
tutt,ise
17aertnad.
hob Angheehetni
aftorsforiytect,lth,earuptillaf,,eor
thtanhe
the fate gioond, lent eltetys been a hone of con•
vottion Ia the town. The" seteltit remit. • lease to Mr.
e1...0r on those conditions.
Alderman (tonnes thought they shoal.' not Impose
easy condition not now io the lease if they reneos4
MIL Lock proposed that the Council astent to the
usignee prooredinc to sale and to granting the lease
asked for by Mr. Weston provided that tbe purchaser
assignee int spyrroved by the Council.
Alderman fl.roaelt se-ondnal the motion.
Mg. ALDRIDGE said he eliterld oppose that if no-
body elm. di I.
MR. VRRE,or said so ehould he do the eim 'they led
claim i Owning on, and if they granted Am. eyrfkia•
Clan they miiht And they bad itutbiog to pay with. -A
bird in the hand," Ike.
MR. COONIIS : But it is not in the band, and I one not
at all eartain that an action for ejectment would ratult
in a successful verdict.
Me. ALPIIIDOg It's perfectly abturd to have condi-
tions in leases of the corporation property, if they can
be violated, and the lessee be forfeited with impunity.
MR. ORDEBB remarkeethey had no legal proof of
any forfeiture, end if there was much an assignment as
wee 4 they *ere !Rewards off dui...before, indeed
rashlPalteer, for they had • party more responsible
than the orisinal assignee.
MR. Onecruirr asked if it would not he the better
plan to Withhold granting • license for the present, and
perhaps the Setate aanignee might come to emus
terms.
Ma. COOllllB thought this Would not be fair either to
the ueignee or to themeeliee; they onght either to
grant the license, or say they shodld not as they were
going to bring an action for ejectment.
The TOwir CLERIC said if they brought at action
they would have to fight the assignee and the mortifscise.
He apprehended the proceedings moat be taken against
the tenant in pommeeitto. i.e., Mr. raiser, and that if
they were successful he would be the only one respons-
ible for the wets.
Mr. !igloos proposed as arsimendment that no license
he granted to Mr. Weston at present, and that the
Tosn Clerk be inntroctod to tatk• the neetateary atep.
, for recovering poaseeetno of the premises, by an action of
, ejectment, on the ground of forfeiture of the lease.
Mr. ALDRIDWR seconded.
, Mr. ClagOokr salted if there would be meat difficulty
in ptoving the torieitere.
The Toffs CLutit replied the proofs were in adverse
hinds,
Mr. ALDETDOE remarked Mr. Symoode bad no doubt
, in his own mind there had been a forfeiture.
. The Town Cl.caz said it was so, but that wee • very
different thing from Proving it kfient.
r Mr. Humor did not think it would be either legsl or
r right to refuse the license. He admitted that there had
been a wrong indicted and pecuniary lose =stained in
I regard to the tolls, but that did not justify them in
1 committing another wrong by withholding the license.
I It would be acting in • spirit of retaliation, which he
I was sore none of them desired to do. He maintained
that it would be only equitable to grant the license, and
that much a course would meet the approval cf the
. public. By doing otherwies they would justly incur
, the odium of the ratepayer, and eadanger the pecuniary
r interests of the_boroug? to an extent which at ptessat

they were unable fo-eal. eagle.
Mr. ALDILIDGIC repudiated Wing actuated by • spirit
of retaliation or any perscrisid feeling to the matter.
Re had the deepest sympathy with Mr. Color, but as •
trustee of the town property be coosideted himself
hound to take the course he had done.
. . . .

Alderman CALMS reminded them that they had no
lord proof of the forfeiture, and argueri that those who
were averse to leading the town into suc h a law-suit were
showing the greatest interest in the welfsre of the
borough.
lie. VIMBON contended that this question of the Re.
positnry ael that relating to the tolls were Co intimately
orinneeted that they could not be treated separately. If
they were to be frightened by any little law-suit the
property of the town might all go from them.
Mr. cooing said there was another course open to
them. They might say "We won't grant • license al
the lease is forfeited, bat we won't go tete that question
If you will sell your interest in it toes eta fair valu-
ation." S. to raining the money for this purpose. it
could easily be dour by leasing the land on three lives.
Mr. A LDllixis du/tight this • most desirable course to
adopt.
air. COOMBS observed it would relieve them from the
uncertainty of recovering poesearion If they brought an
action for ejectment. and the possibility of Easing beaten,
I while it would remove front them the imputation an
action would entail of being "down upon" a man
because he had Liken away some of their tolls.
. . . _ .

Mr. 141;110r remarked that the dosing of the Reposi-
tory es a sale ground wonkl be no adrantave to the town
if 'e'en were cenduoted in an adjoining geld.
In reply toe question, as to the necessity of getting a
Haw from the Council to sell there. the Town CLERK
reseal bed that it was Counsel's opinion that Mr. Ewalt
had no right to sell in the Repository ground.
Mr. COOKER remarked that tiny compromised the
matter.

--Mr. Vintwon odd that WWI another instance of their
shelving the "white feasher." . . _

On fie amendment being submitted the proposer and
seconder only voted for it; and the resolution or grant-
ing a lioenae to the assignee to dispose of the Kispositors
sill supported by the rest of the CouneiL

THE NtW COHN•IIICELINGE.

Dr. ALDRIDGE called attention to the eircusastanee
of his being made thnniapeto.t in regard to the
at the Corn Exchange, and with reference to the pollee
sells he said Mr. Hall found he had more room for them
than he had contemplated, and the Government
Inspector had intimated that the cells must not be
smaller than the old ones, (which was really the ease
even now), nob. thought there Gould be no posaihla
objection to the speoe being used. With respect to the
alterations of the markets he had not the slightest Idea
that it would 'nen'''. • penny additional expense, and
of the carving he knew nothing. He then remarked
that the Giro Etcher,. would be fini.hed in
shout four months, and suggested the holding of an
exhibition orpitituree.larticles of rolls, etc., as was done
at Southampton. whereby he thought a considerable
sum might be raised for ornamenting the room as it
ought to be done. For the same purpose, be also
suggested • bazaar. In conclusion, he advised the
appointment of • committee to see if anything in this
way could be done
.•. . .

The project was generally approved, but nothing wa
done toward' carrying it into effect.
Several matters it minor interest were disposed of,
sod the meeting separated.

WYKE RECIS.

.Iwrt'LLT StIMIEN On Sunday not long after
mid-dav, this ,village wit thrown into a somewhat
melanoholy Mate of excitement when the fact became
known that our respected parishioner, Mr. Richard
Keeping had died very suddenly. The deceased was.
fanner, and had been resident in the village a cowl-
derable number of yease, and was well known in
Dorchestet and ether market& He had attended
Divine service in the morning at the parish church,
and appeared in hie usual health, and just before the
family sat down to dinner, it was discovered that the
deceased, who was sitting in a chair, appeared to be
dead or unconacious —the former a madly too
evident, but, notwithstanding, medical aid was im-
mediately sought for, and Dr. Rhodes was shortly in
attendence, but the vital spark had flown, without •
warning, without • struggle.