The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1863-09-01 00:00:00

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SA LISBU RY. TEMPERANCE SOCIETY. The
second annual conference of delegates from the
various societies comprising the Temperance Union,
was held at the Temperance Hall, in this City, on
Wednesday. At fire o'clock a goodly number est
down to tea, and shortly after eight • meeting was
held at the hall, when addressee were delivered in
furtherance of the objects of the society. The at-
tendance was numerous considering the unpropitious
date of the weather. . . .

W I LTS HORTICO LTV RA L Sect IT Y. —This society
will hold its autumn exhibition in the magnifioent
grounds of Lady Herbert, at Wilton, on Wednesday
next. The show will be one of the beet the society
has mor had, and the committee have engaged tbe
fine %sod of the Commissionaires to play on the
occasion. Persons intending being present should
lose no time in procuring ticket., as in order to
prevent any misunderatanding or confusion it bee
been resolved to impose any extra rate upon them
after the end of the present week.
eITT PIM SESSIONS, llonday.—Before J. Style,
(li_s_yor.) J. Hooey, J. C. Wheeler, F. Attwood,
T. W. Oilbett, Saqrs.

CuAlOl AGAIIIIT Li APPILIDITICE.—WiILiam Finch,
an apprentice to Mr. Arthur Foley, cabinet-maker, of
Fisherton, was mtmesoned for basing absented himself
from his navies without leave. The cue was adjourned
from the previous sessions in order to enable the
defendant to procure legal assistance.—Mr. Hill
now appeared for the complainant; and Mr. G.
Chitty, of flhaftimbury, for the defendant.—Mr.
Hill said these proceedings were instituted on the
part of the complainant mainly to try the truth
of the allegation made by the defendant, that he
being DOW of age was not bound to serve his master any
longer. —Mr. Chitty said that was not the charge the
defendant had to sasswer.—Mr. Hill observed that that
weep the object of the complainant in bringing the
defendant there, and also to tomb a lesson to other ap-
prentices similarly situated. There was • pre relent opinion
among young men in the city that they could work
when they pleased, do as much as they pleased, and be
absent from their work when they chose. That he WWI
sorry to say had been the mune of conduct of the
defendant fora very long tinie past. He himself had been
engaged upon the matter about • twelvemonth since.
The defendant came to him and complained that he
was too genteel for the work, and that he wanted to
break through his engagement. He (Mr. Hill) told him
that unless be went back to his employ be would be
sent to gaol, and the defendant said he would go there.
He, however, afterwards came to his senses, and re-
teemed to his work. The complainant's foreman bad
kept an account of the tiros the defendant had lost sines
the let of January last, and it amounted to 30 days 3
bourn, or about oncleventh of his time. The indenture
showed that the defendant was engaged for sir years to
the complainant. The time for which apprentices were
usually bound was seven years, but in consequence of
the defendant being older, it was arranged that he
should serve but six years, when it was stated that he
would be of age.—Mr. Chitty said he would make •
preliminary observation upon the indenture. It specifi-
cally mentioned that if the defendant lost any time the
isomplainant bad power to refuse him the payment of
his wagea 7-Mr. Hill said the complainant had never
ben back his wages.—Mr. Chitty observed that that was
a strong inference in favour of the young man—Albert
Foley, foreman to his brother, said he kept account of
the men's time, and he kept the defendant's time from
the lit of January last. That account was correct.
Last week the defendant lost the following time :
Monday, two hours in the morning, 18 minutes at
breakfart, It minutes at dinner, and 24 minutes at
tea. On Tueeday, two hours in the morning; oven
minutes at breakfast 24 minutes at dinner-time. Wed-
nesday,two boars in the morning; 75 minutes at tea-
time. Thursday, two boors in the morning; 24 minutes
et breakfast; 23 minutes at dinner; and 25 minutes at
tea-time. Friday, two hours in the morning; 13
sninutes at breakfast ; and 24 minutes at tea-time.
biaturday, two hours in the morning ,• and 44 minutes
at breakfast-time ; making in all one day, seven hours,
and :37 minutes in one week. The boars were from
six in the morning to six in the evening—each one
being allowed two hours for meals. The defendant
never cams to his work until eight o'clock in the morn-
ing. He remonstrated with him, but the defendant
eves very abusive and would have the last word. Lat-
terly be (witeess) had not said anything to him as he
foaled it was of no use. Ile had 'token to his brother,
and requested him to do something in the matter.
When at the shop he did not work as he ought to do.—
In cross-examination by Mr. Chitty, the witness stated
that the defendant always behaved properly. Phi
tad saver seen him drunk, or in any way disorderly. He
slid not think the defendant ever worked over-time. He
seas not aware that during the week complained of that
the defendant had anything the matter with him. He
believed afterwards he told some one in the shop
that be bad a bad arm ; but the first time be heard of
It was when be set up the defence on the last
court day.—Mr. Arthur Foley, the complainant, said he
had several times emplaned to the defendant, and on
the Saturday previous to the summons being issued be
requested him to keep better time daring the next week.
He did not pay any attention to what he said, and he
was compelled to bring him before the Bench. The
defendant asked him whether he would give up the last
year of his time, but be (complainant) informed him
that be had not behaved right towards him daring his
weentiesship, and therefore he did not consider him-
self justified in eo doing. Defendant offered to pay him
ler the time, but he declined to accept it. He did not
nigh to injure the defendant, but merely to insist upon
his funning his contract. —Mr. Foley, in answer to the
defendasi's unmet*, said he had never men him dis•
ordeal,. He was • teetotaler, and consequently was
mann lirank. fie only wished the defendant to have
Ztte, and then the matter would have ended.—Mr.
yled said his client was a highly-respectable riving
man, but be hut been charged according to
the summons with absenting himself from his
masters' employ for az days.-11r. Gilbert said
the summons was to that effect, but really it was
for only one day and seven hours.—Mr. Chitty
observed that the object of these proceedings was
to send the defendant to prison, and thus blast his
chancier. He hoped the case would be dismissed by
the Bench. Tbe defendant bad offered to compensate
the complainant for his time, but this had been declined.
A blot had already been thrown upon the defendant's
character which be would not be able to obliterate. In
last week's impression the paragraph was headed
Disorderly Apprentice," end as that had gone over the
whole of Salisbury and neighbourhood, as he walked the
streets people would now pent at him and my, " there
I, a diaorderly apprentice." He only mentioned it to
show the damaging effect it had already produced.
The master did not complain of any impropriety of coo-
duet, and this was proved by the face, that although he
bad been in the complainant's employ for five years yet
bible never before been summoned, but jest as he was
en the eve of leaving his service Mr. Foley turned round
and said, "I'll send him to Fisberton Owl for • month."
He hoped the Bench would do nothing of the kind.
"The defendant was willing to snow the complainant his
-wages tor two days, if one was not enough, and to serve
him faithfully until be became of age. The indenture
stated that in the case of the defendant being absent
from his employ the master should keep back his wmes.
Mal was what was contemplated, and if the defendant
had acted improperly In this respect he had his remedy.
Gilbert inquired whether he meant it
to be understood that the words of the indenture took
the CDOO out of the statute, and that no power was re-
served to the magistrates.—Mr. Chitty said it did as
regards the loon of service, but not for misconduct—
Yr. Gilbert remarked that then an apprentice might
walk in and out of the shop when he please, and do
such work as be thought proper.— Mr. C%itty said they
would very rarely find that clause Inserted in inden-
turee,—indeed he had not done so. The defendant
d the week complained of was suffering from •
very arm, and he could not do his work. Of •
morning he could hardly lift it up, and it was of no use
his going to his employ if he could not do anything.
He submitted that the casie ought not to be entertained
by the Bench. The defendant had not misconducted
himself, but had merely remained away • little more
than • day. For the lose the master had sustained be
was quite willing to make compensation.—Mr. Hill
rid if that were allowed the appemtioe would be
manse, and the employer the servant. The complainant
was out anxious that the defendant should be sent to
gaol, but merely that he should be made aware that he
was bound to act according to the sireemcnt he had
entered into.—The magistrates eetire& for • quarter of
an hoar for consideration, and on their return the
Maya said the Bench considered that the defendant
had been guilty of • great dereliction of duty. Had it
not been for the forbearance of Mr. Foley he might
have been summoned long before. The charge was
only for absenting himself from his work for a short time,
but the magistrates could not forget that he had been
acting to that way for • long period. He had rendered
himself liable to imprisonment ; but as Mr. Foley had
entwined himself as not being anxious to mend him to
gaol, the magistrates would only order him to forfeit a
weeks wages, and to return to his work. The strong
f of the Bench was that he was deserving of
mint, hut it was solely on account of Mr. Foley's
that be was not committed to prison.
Janos Lima, residing at Fieberton, was summoned
by Mr. Bethune, serveyor of the local board of health,
for wilfully and negligently welding a quantity of water,
eontrary to the Loral Government Let.—Jobs Alex
nadir. taroceit in the employ of the Salisbury Local
Beard, elated that on the 15th hist, about half-past
three **sleek In the macwise, he discovered the alone
handle Wigged up with. el wood, week he pee-
rless& The water was running to waste, at the rate of
1000 gallons per boor.—Delendant said he was not aware
that the water was reaming away. Other pieties had
ewes to the dont besides his family. He usually
kept the place looked, but he Coronation-day someone
dole the leek and key from the door.—Mr. Botha=
sealed that there were 150,0130 gallons of extra Inter
pumped on amount of the ire at the Manambery
Arms; and making silowacce for the quatity whisk
the engine need, be aseleded that hall of that weer
was wasted, which was owin to the beadles of veter-
ans.s being palled up. Mae was always as much
wasted of a eye through taps as there was used at •
Ire. Al the fire at the railway station Immo gallons
ef weer were pumped, but very little was used.—The
Beyer said it was a serious offence, and the magistrates
met pat a step to it. He bad readered himself haus
to • i.e of but sonsidering that other parties Itival
asses to the closet they would Wigan the penalty to
fa said es pews.
luau= PAWlllVG.—Wililant Charles Williams
WOO Ohaffied with illegal fawning • lounasnate, the
of Mrs. finesanah Mist T'he preesentrix let
CPartpnioner • setters, partly furnished, at U. per
week. Os Wedseeday hist she coned for bar not, and
all_iakallf unbars she discovered that her consterpeee
"'" Wahl& ibis Nave infoontatiost to the polies, who
found that the latish bed been_pawsped at Mr. SewelFs.
Millard-street. for 9a. 84.—The Priaapar "milted
hav!lti Pawed the ankle in *meth" slid stated that
be did it la eater te get some money to pay the Fre"'
melee be rent —lt was peeved that the primmer bed
been preeensly erinvileag, sad A. umeteueles seaboard
him to Iwo Imeethe lenriamessol—Mr. Igworth this
got into the ailment box, and said that about in weeks
wo be le the prisoner's wife hansoms dippers to bind.
Two pales ha hese returned, hat three piths wan
rmuirestu at Mr. liewell's by ghe prioger.—/h.
said be took then from the prisoner be-
hoving they were bit own progisey.-..Me. hes
Colley booing whether be had avowal mew