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The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1878-06-18

SHOCKING SPECTACIAI AT AN FIECU.

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According to American adviose put received, a
shocking scene was witnessed at the execution of a
coloured man named Edward Webb, at Mansfield,
Ohio. Webb was found guilty of the murder oleo old
man, and sentenced to death. The neighbourhood of
Lb. satiation was thronged with people long before the 1
mvpointed time, and their behaviour was of the moat
riotous nature. There was a number of soldiers
present, but the crowd, which numbered some 30,000
persons, did as they pleased. The culprit during the
lulls in the clamour could be beard praying, !rhea the
mob would become very boisterous demanding that
Webb should be brought out so that they might "see
him swing." Becoming impatient they stormed the
barricades ea masa, pulling down the fences and
scaffold.houss, the scaffold alone remaining intact
To add to the confusion the roof of a barn near the
spot, which was covered with people, fell in, causing
serious b jury to many of its former occupanta. The
military had their bayonets drawn, but it was thought
advisable not to use them. To the shouts of "Bring
out your nigger," and "Let him have • chance to
swing," the unfortunate man was brought on to the
scaffold. While the pinioning operations were going
On the crowd remained quiet, but shortly after the
drop via given they again indulged themselves in the
most unbecoming manner. The mob surging to and
fro frequently jcetlad agaLost the lifeless corpse.
Wirriti mh7 th• bat/ was cut down and
buried le was expested dig the unruly crowd
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Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1878-06-18

THE GREAT COTTON STRIKE.

The result of the shop meetings to.day. show s clear
majority in favour nf resuminz work at ten per cent.
reduction. 'rho apinners and ca,d-rnorn hands still
stands nut. Only a mall nura‘pr of operatives
attended the shop meetings at Burnley this (Monday)
morning, the handn in many cases being engaged
clearing their loom. preparing to start to morrow. It is
universally thought that the 'trite is over.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1878-06-18

-He had:been previously flood for Po•ohi2l-

WITIOVTIL
IMPROMPTU AT 111 Z hferoa's BANQUCT.—TINMI beta;
only right toed* et the Ileyor's hang mt, the number of
gentlemen who could be "entrusted with • toast" was
"U without begetting beta of the eight, came
out of his shell in the following style, not meant to he
crabbed :—Mr. Howard laTitUf he preferred the loheter in
his shell vrith the salart round to lobster re &vie " H."
suggested it tem "sholl.geh in look at it from the outside
mPegt." This was " IL" too MAO, for them : hot the next
wag crisper. After Mr g. speech wherein be denied the
neemeety of twittering the Neva, "H " " wm int,Prieed at
Kr. Y. making the Msynr's health a dry toast." A wet
one followed :—" What were the wild waves saving on the
Chesil beach r Anion,: The same as the milors—" Let
Is) PTIPP."—" Pray, no more," said his right and left
neighbours, as they vigorously attacked the sliced Pine.
We. a • sign they had had • deal, end were very Dear
hard!
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1878-06-18

OERNI ABBAS.

Cerny /bow Cricket Club v. Porelawd Cricket Club. —This
match was played at Oerne on Monday. and resulted In •
victory for Portland by eight wickets.

CUM' MOW.

let Innut. gs. 2n4 Innings.
R auk. h Rae. 7 c and b Westland ... 4
B. Mille,. b Rae ... ••• 5 c We.tland b. Ras 0
W. Clark, e Johnson. b Rms... 10 b Rae...
E. J Judea, b Westland ... 1 b Westland
H. Cr., b Westland... ... 0 b Boait
Stymie, not out . ... 4 c Rae, b Westland... 0
Dale, I, Westland ... 0 lb., b Ras 0
Darden. b Rae 1 b Boait
Northower, e and b Westland 4 b WesUand 1
latdon, b Westland ... 1 not out
A. Clarke, b Westland ... 0 Westland, b Bosii 0

roan.utp C.C.
lit bluntlta Slad
Preatke. ran out • • 3
c Harden, b F 'Qum.. 1 c aad bW. Clark ... 5
W b Siam .•• ... 12 noW. ...t out .18
... 5 b ..
Soak', F. Clark . . I
Bak% Hardou. F. Clark ... 1
Wawa. bW. Clark .. 13 not out ... •.. 8
Omit, not out ... 6
Jokamon,r and I, W. Clark ...
OMNI. bw. Clark ... 0
Driver. bW. Clark ... •1

Tam gimlet little village was on Jam, 4th ealivened again
by the anniversary of the Piddletrenthide Friendly
Society. The Yilton Erase Bend was met by the regalia
at Piddlehinto• about nine o'clock, and, after playing •
few sin to the supporters of the soofety. they arrived at
the Green Dragon Inn about tan re to meet the
tooogowo of the sodoty. Tb.y WM protoodwi to the
dunk wing* as ancoseisto dxs Wu iiiiviced by

the Rev. J. Hicks, lifter which OM se:ept to the
village of Alton, returning to the Gren e Laa SbObt
balljsst WO to dojustios to a sumptuous noretoolAsd
by to. Host and Hoemes for the occasion. The 'Was
token by General Awe& the vice-char by to. Her. 3.
Hicks, both Is Lug well eccompanied by the supporters of
the society. Mr. I. J. W. Do ding. Mr. G. Topa. Kr. &
Hub?, Mester Elvenes, Mr. A. Old, Kr. J. Old, Mr. J.
calm, Mr. 8. ilunways, Mr. G. &unwept, Mr.
Kr. W. Collier, lit. F. H. Jacob, Mr. J. Wiehttnan. Mr.
J. Dunning.. Mr. 0. Wallis. and other friends. Arta the
cloth was removed a very saUsfactory statement woo read
by the smothery oh. wing the ..."1 Pr0n....v."1,m of the
eocisty. The usual toasts were given by Ohs chsirman,
which was heartily responded to. They then went to a
field, kindly lent for the ocean. Kr. J. J. W.
Dudding. where they enjoyed themselves with different
amusements. About ten o'clock they left the field had
Went peaceably to their homes.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1878-06-18

Cuttings fratti tbt &IWO.

Boa P•it Cou.—Nr. Usolumoehie has been sentenced
to erepowattis tor three years. Is not this HUI: to mato
Ma mare sail-Decked than ever
NIUATIVI Row —Ol4 Gent (who firmly believes to
the School Board. to Cow-bor). "Oh, you to to Om,
scltool, do you Now. I darer, you can tell sae who It
wag that wee used when the world one drownect can't
your Cow-boy (.11 abroad). .• No-• s.arr r 1045.01
goes his way. • firmer believer than Wore.]
Trrtss To DISTINCTION. —Paaseossr (from the south.
waking up). "Pr.'', sir, what Ststloo i,thisr Natiro
" That es Paisley, Sir ! Celebrated Toon. or I
—Berrth.pl.os o th' Post Tanizahul sir ! And—'hem l—
ah'm • Paisley man west, air I Alt was barn Paisley—
Ah wee-- [Luckily the train had now run into the
station. sod stopped.]
All Angnic•• ylger or Syne Scnizac— Pair AMSCiOIII
(t 0 Britisher), "0 mylAn tit &war r
Too Porous AlR.—' I am so glad you've. Taw,
Charley :we want to hear one of your goofs. 'Ali
right; I've only brought one, though—, Nancy Leo.'"
"Oh, dear I how unfortunate I We've had that twice
already, and all the other gentleman have brought it r

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NOBLZ ammo WORKMAN.
When dtrees was Cl his highest at Sheffield. the Duke
of Norfolk charitably gave employment v.. so mms, not
because he pimiento:ly wonted UM work done, but from
• desire to egoist the men. It woe to p.ve rod: and
earth to • " tie some dimance off, and for & time good
incomes were radioed. However, as tido distance grew
gradually greater, the men struck foe higher wises. We
can't joke—we are too dip listed !
UAL —At a buss: for the restoration of Little Toddle-
ton Church, thot holy man, the 1t.,. Ariastatius
Ildoctern, fired with seal in this noble Prise. WOW Wm*
pit witha pony trumpet, from which he extracts notes
of such exquisite tenderness as to bring tears to the eyes
of all hie hewers. Tee Res. A. McL (insinuation/3
Pardon me. Miss Beaufort, but cutlass yOO give me '-
pence, I shall be under the disepopthp npninits of
finishing the tune !!! (Now, DWI
On Z0434.--(katismAN (teq.) I my. W&May. Ey& Just
:rocked this egg. Look at Ix Waite:: Don't look very
that end. sir I •cost say. Try tn. nther.
CONCLOSIVI litinganc• Caumweer : Mr. Smith's!
Serviteur : Yes. air. Cow/Peer: Kr. Smith is a Littera,
I believe. Servile.?: No, sir. Canvasser: 06, ye.;!
think if you'll tag—. lierviteur Bor. Sr. &fattish., his
Costs turned and weirs Oslo+ collars, en be oat be.
THE PENNY WEDDING.
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Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1878-06-18

DORCHESTER SATURDAY'S CATTLE
MARKET.

lifodarste ripply of stock, the annexed figure* tielae
°tooled :—Hirifers awl Write. £l3 to £l; harmers.
.911 to £l6 6. per bead. Beef. of which lb. sanely Into
large, sold at 11. to IS, 61 per Poore Bulls, la to Ali
oath ;rolv.s. LI to £6:lomh.. 31. to 43.; fat
66. to 63a; fat ewes, 69a to dew
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1878-06-18

STAUB/LIDOS.

A painful mimetic:it war csure—d Twee on Wednesday
4hith• report that Charles Chant, landlord of the
I. Home beerhouse, had committed suicide. It
aPPean that Chant has for some time past been living
in a state of conjugal infelicity, the green-eyed
monster Laving taken parrsion of him. On Wainer
dal, about twelve in the day, he retired to a pig-stye.
and with. razor cut a piece of Breit from his leg, and
bled to death. About one o'clock he was found
widtering in his gore. An inquest was held out day
by Mr. J. C. Leach, and the jury returned a verdict
"Build. whilst temporwily insane."
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1878-06-18

THE BATHING

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The recent deplorable occurrence. by which valuable
lives have been aurificed nailer conditions of seeming
misty should suffice to call attention to the perils of
"backdraw" in shore waves, shifting beach Bands. and
currents. The bather is never raft, and sushi not, under
any circumstances, to disregard the precantions neceesary
to prevent "accident." Women and children should on
no anew at bath without rope., and these should be so
attached to the girdle that it may be impossible to cut
sway the safeguard in • moment of too great confidence.
It is precisely at such moments danger visits the weak
and inexperienced, And even those who are strong and
expert swimmer.. Ons objection to the use of ropes in
lathing might he obviated if they were ail weterttroofed,
instead of hemming saturated with wet, and so heavy as
to impede movement. Again, the local authorities of
seaside places should bestow more thought than they
commonly expend on the choke of suitable p eitions for
bathinz machines. It is ease to ascertain whether shore.
current. •xint within a •wironting diettnee of the spot
, licensed f..r use; and the location of machine, in a peril.
ow locality is in fact, laying a trap for the unwary. This
is a matter in respect to which licensing authorities must
be held responsible. Moreover, something should be done
to prevent the shifting of loose sand within • score of
yard* from the shore. It is commonly easy to protect a
bomb by the proper use of piles and boards and these
measures ought to be taken to secure • firm footing where
the public we invited to bathe and the lessee, of bathing.
machines are authorised to ply for hire.—The Lanai.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1878-06-18

VOL. XXL—No. 1,193.

DORCHESTER CATTLE MARKET.
._ _ Erugasign nr 1880...

MR. G. linaliONDS—res-pectfully announces
1,1 his next SALE of FAT and Bro RE BEASTS,
SHEEP, HORSES, dc., will be held on Siatrawar,
Jona 29th, 1878, commencing punctually at Twelve
. .

Entries respectfully solicited.
Nonos.—All Store Sheep, Store Lanibs, and pip
will be Sold at Twelve o'clock. Parties ire respect-
fully requested to send them sufficiently early for that

PuZePtocounts with the Vendors paid at the close of
the Sale. or cheque remitted as oocuion requires.
Commission id. In the E on Sheep and Pigs, and 5 psi
cent. on form and Dew! Stock.
fiydling, June 15th, 1878.

TO THE BURGESSES OF THE SOUTH-EAST
WARD uF THE BOROUGH OF POOLE.

LADIES AND GrITLLIII N,-
pIIIIIT us to return you our sincere thanks
for the honour you have again conferred upon us
In rs-electlng us as CouncWors for your Ward.
As anticipated by us. our views upon local marten
have proved to agree with those of a large majority of
the Electors, anti we shall, therefore, fearlessly
endeavour to support snob measures, as in our opinion
will conduce to the welfare of the Ratepayers of our
Tows ad Port.
. .

We have the honour to remain,
Ladle.std Gentlemen,

-irt7laitlix;l—.•;:aata.
TITUS SUCKLEYL
JAMES ANDKEWS,
H. T. TREVANION.

Poole, Bib Juno, 1878.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1878-06-18

DOZONIIITBZ.

roinerrres To Rae Me.trart's Patens, Ma.
Cann& —Sessions John Neetson, stealing retie
from a ship at Lyme Regis.— Hard Labour ; William
Mills Hoskin., stealing a hook at Chardetock. 6 weeks .
Susan Cousin., misbehaviour in 13ridport Union, and
Anne Miles, drunkenness at Sherborne, 1 calendar
month each; Sarniiel Birch, stealing money at Re
pole, 21 ~sys ; Edwin Coward, stealing wood at Wim-
borne, and Mary Jane Hyde, ile and disorderly at
Britiport, 14 lays; Charles StMner, drunkenness at
Longburton, Jaoob hansom, drunkenness at Blmr
borne, and Alfred Loader, vagrancy at Cranborne, 7
day, each. —Purifier Raissiration : George Evans,
stealing a scarf, &c., at Fordimiton,
*Foal, soros Smits.rm Sou rrr celebrated its enniversery
an Whit Tuesday. Them wan • service in the parish
chtirch, when the Rev. Handley Motile preached, and after
the ustod parade there was • tea in the schoolroom, to
which it is computed about 400 eat down. Mr. Sly, of
South•street confectioner, did the catering, and did it
well. During the partaking of tea the church choir-11r.
Norman presiding at the omen—rendered • capital selec-
tion of music specially prepared for the manioc. The
Vicar expressed thankfulness on looking at the past—
extending over a period of 47 years—and bops on looking
to the future. The hon. secretary (Mr. T. A. Pearce)
Presented the annual report, which showed there ware
47 members on the books, six of whom had Joined daring
the year, whilst Swill funds amounted to LW 10. 31.—
CO to. of which had bean added this year. 1114, report
also referred to the loss sustained by the death of Mrs.
Made, and the deep regret which was felt MM. removal
to another sphere of labour of the Rev. M F. Evans, who
for many year. had acted as treasurer, and who had been
succeeded by the Rev. blamiley Moots.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1878-06-18

DORSET COUNTY HOSPIT•L.

During the week ending Juno 13th, there hay•
been admitted :—ln•tratienta. 3; diacharged, 9; out.
petteute admitted, 7; dim:barged, 12; emergencies, 0;
death', 2 :—!n-patient., in the bospitid, 44; Out-
paHeuta on the book. 230 ; casualties, ii. Phreician
for the week, Dr. W. V. Lush; for the
week, Mr. J. Tudor; bouse-eurgeod. Mi. flechert J.
CVmatron thankfully acknowledges the receipt of
a bundle of old linen from Mr. H. a Middleton.