The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1863-12-01 00:00:00

NOTES OF THE WEEK.

King Quietism, and hand them over to the Prince
of Augustenburg—then it seems clear that
we, in common with our co-sigiutariea, would
be bound to make good our guarantee by
the most peremptory language, and by force
if neameary, supposing, however, that some of
our co-signitaries should be less steady and leis
honest than ourselves. Suppose, for example,
that the pruisiist Liberals should be so insane,
and the Prussian Government so slippery and
unprincipled, as to violate the solemn engage-
ment of May 111152, and indorse and sustain the
Prince of Augustenburg—of which there is at
present every indication—what must England
do then I And, moreover, if Austria should
take a German, instead of an honourable, view of
the obligations and claims of the occasion, and
either actively or passively recede from her
=tse, would not the position become em-
ing and disgusting? The falsehood of
Prussia and Austria would not exonerate us from
our pledged faith. Whether Enqland ought to
have signed this treaty and joined in the
guarantee, is now beside the question. She did
sign the treaty ; she did join the guarantee ; and
in pursuance of her engagements and in vindi-
cation of her honour, may be reduced to fight in
a Continental quarrel in which she has little
personal interest, but to apparently fight against
popular demands and national affinities, and to
do this in conjtinction with two Powers of
Europe with those political tendencies and aims
she has the least amount of sympathy—with
Russia, who is just now making herself infamous
in the eyes of the world, and with France,
military, despotic, democratic, and ambitious,
and only too eager for such an occasion
to carry out, at the expanse of Prussia,
schemes which England—either directly or in-
directly—could never aid, sanction, nor permit.
Looking, therefore, at the present attitude of the
different Powers of Europe, we cannot disguise
from ourselves that "the position" is daily
becoming more difficult and dangerous.
Accounts from Japan state that all foreigners
had been ordered by the Japanese authorities to
leave Nagasaki, but had refused compliance.
The Japanese Governor, therefore, reigned, and
several of the Minister' who were in favour of
pesos with the Christian nations had been dim-
missed from office. A French officer having been
murdered by the Japanese, irnmedi"te reparation
was demanded, and war by the combined French
and English force was considered imminent. The
Dutch also intended to avenge the insult offered
to their dig, and were said to be getting ready
for active operations.
According to intelligence received from New
York, General Lee, whose force is said to be
diminished to 30,000 men, has retreated beyond
the Rapidan, after having suffered a surprise by
General Meade's advance when the Federal army
crossed the Rappahannock, and Meade's main
army is posted between the Rapidan and the
Rappahannock. The Richmond inquirer, how-
ever, says, "The Federal' are threatening the
railroad at Weldon. They are also reported in
force at Newport News ;" from which it would
seem as though they were operating round
Richmond before winter has blockaded the roads.
The Richmond Examiner says the Federahi are
moving upon York Peninsula, and are reported
to be in considerable force on the Williamsburg-
road, 40 miles east of Richmond. General
Burnside has met with a disastrous defeat in
Tennessee, and is said to have been surprised by
General Foster. The bombardment of Fort
Sumter is continued. Lord Lyons has acquainted
the Federal Government with the existence of a
plot among the Confederate refugees in Canada,
to slime the steamers on Lake Erie, liberate the
prisoners in Fort Jackson, and burn the Lake
Cities. The three ChiefJ (latices of Pennsylvania,
constituting a majority of the supreme court of
that State, have declared the Conscription Act to
be unconstitutional.

It would seem that a general European Con-
gress at Paris, under the presidency of the
Emperor of the French, has finally broken down.
Almost as soon as the speech had been delivered,
the whole of the German Powers naturally
looked to the British Cabinet to take the lead by
way of reply, and for the past fortnight the
English Ministry have remained in a kind of
permanent Cabinet Council. At first they re-
solved not to accede unless bases for discussion
were previously laid down. The French Em-
peror, though not over pleased to find limits set
to a plan of which the essence was absence of
limit, still replied with his accustomed for-
bearance, and specified Italy. Schleswig-Holstein,
Poland, and the Danubian Principalities, as the
subject of debate. In other words, he desired
Europe to settle, during peace, how Rome should
be given up without outraging the Catholic
world; how Venetia should be surrendered with-
out a struggle between Austria and Italy; on
what basis Denmark and Germany should com-
promise their incompatible claims; hog Poland
should be reconstructed without delbating
Russia ; and on what principles Europe should
act for the future towards the decaying Ottoman
power. The Ministry, after considering this
reply in every point of view, decided, with a
Tull and just acknowledgment of the real
greatness of the Imperial idea, finally to decline.
It is generally believed in Paris that the Great
Powers remaining will follow England's ex-
ample, and—unless, indeed, the Emperor should
call a convocation of the "Latin race" alone—
the idea of a Congress sitting in Paris may be
said to be given up. The Times applauds the
resolution of the British Cabinet; The Daily
News approves it, and sees more perils to peace
than security against war in the Congress; but
the Star regrets it, saying, it seemed to hold
out some hope—it seemed a scheme from which
practical and earuest minds might evolve some-
thing, and it presented no prospect of danger to
any English question. For our own part, greatly
as we would like to see the different questions
which are now agitating Europe amicably settled,
we do not believe that a Congress would have
the desired effect. The interests of the different
parties who would be brought together would be
so opposed to each other, that it would be next to
impossible to come to any mutual understanding.
Not one of the questions proposed to be brought
forward is specially bound up with the interests
.1 country. We may feel sympathy for the
rejoice that Italy is free, and desire that
a war between Germany and Denmark may be
averted ; and had we agreed to attend the Con-
gress, from our disinterested position, very
possibly our representative would have poisoned
great moral influence. No other country, how-
ever, would come to its sittings in the same
mood. The Pope is not prepared to listen to any
proposition that would lessen his temporal
power; he would oppose anything that might
emanate from Victor Emmanuel Russia has
already said that she will not tolerate any inter-
ference in her domestic aifaiis ; and whether she
choose to ride roughshod over the Poles—to
trample their cities in the dust, or whether she
choose to restore to them liberty, is entirely a
matter resting with herself. Certainly she would
bear no dictation from others. Again, Austria
bits an old score to settle with Victor Emmanuel
She has not acknowledged him King of Italy,
and she possesses some alight fear with reference
to Venetia. As to Germany and Denmark, both
MOM bent upon waging a little war; thus then,
seeing the antagonistic feelings with which most
of the nations regard each other, we are not dis-
posed to censure the English Cabinet for declin-
ing to attend the Congress.
'The excitement caused by the Schleswig-
Holstein question is rapidly increasing throughout
Germany, and the whole nation appears unani-
mous in the determination to support the claims
of Prince Frederick in opposition to those of the
King of Denmark ; and the question begins to be
asked, what is England's concern in the Danish
succession. The reply is simply that England's
dutes in the matter originate in, and are limited
by the Treaty of May, 1852, entered into by
her in conjunction with Russia, Austria, Pringle,
Sweden, Denmark, and others, for the succernion
of the Danish crown. The diplomatic production
declares its object to be to "maintain the
integrity of the Danish Monarchy ;" and with
this view it guarantees to Prince Christian "the
succession of the whole of the dominions now
(1852) united under the Sceptre of His Majesty,
the King of Denmark." If therefore the Federal
Diet of Germany should proceed to dismember
the Danish dominions by the occupation of
Schleswig or Holstein, or should endeavour to
wrest either or both of that, provittoss from

DORCHEITER.—Prresan Conn Masser, Saturday,
November U.—Wheat in moderate supply, and ls. to
2s. dearer. —Barley was la to 21. cheaper, of whkh
there was • large quantity on offer.—Clats were dispo•ed
of at late rate..

EIWOR'Ii REPOSITORY Sat.lt on Saturday was
well attended. A brisk competition ensued for the
90 bead of cow stock and 250 sheep on offer, resulting
in • general clearance. Beef realised IL. to 12.
per score; mutton 714. to &I. per lb., and veal 714.
Heifers and calves brought Ell to EL, and !simmers
£9 to £1310..

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Tat Waal% ta.—The reading of the thermometer at
Dorchester for the past week is as follows

I,9f3hia
Poles,

Tel Direction State of
Dates. Noon 111 of Wind. Weather.
Nov.
Zi 52 1-4-9 W Cloudy
24 55 52 WSW Misty, drinlingrain
2.5 ao I ao ti Fine, cloudy
26 55 50 SE F 0837. snB
27 52 46 SE Foggy
28 49 37 SE Foggy, fine
29 45 ' 38 E Cloudy, 6ne
OCHRUPOSDIXO 1173.1 LAST ILI.
23 i 34 28 NW k E Foggy, fine
24 ' 36 29 NE Fine
25 36 32 NE Fine, gloomy
26 30 26 N Cloudy
27 45 32 NW k W Fine
28 54 37 8 Foggy, cloudy
29 41 .33 i NNE Gloomy

EXAMINATION OF TIM BRITISH SCHOOL CRILDRIN.—
The aanual tea meeting and public examination of the
British eebool children were 'held on Wednesday, the
25th alt., in the British Schoolroom, and a u well
attended. About 120 sat down to tea, which was
patuilowily provided by several kind friends interested
in the school. The children were also furnished with
an excellent tea in the Congregational Schoolroom, and
elterwards proceeded in good order to the British
Schoolroom, where • numerous and highly respectable
audience were presen& The chair was taken by W.
Ties, Est , who opened the meeting with a brief address,
*Ater which the examination of the children was pro-
ceeded with. "Home" having been sung, the Rev. E.
Merriman examined in Scripture, which proved their
knowledge of the sacred volume to be very extensive,
after which was sur.g "Troth." M. Devenish, E• 41.,
examined in readirg, which gave every satisfaction, the
children reading with intelligence. ilueneT, and distinct-
ness,attending to intonation sad punctuation, after which
was recited "Th. Graves of a Household." Mr. Holmes,
of Atbelbampton, then examined in geography, the
answers being very creditable. The children having sang
" Life still enjoy friends," were examined by the Rev.
J. Fox in English history. Although the questions
put were difficult, yet their answers were good and satis-
factory. " Native Land" was then song by the children,
followed by a recitation, "Society." Mr. Holmes then
examined in mental arithmetic, the answers given being
excellent, followed by • recitation, "Brutes and
Cassias." The examination was concluded by singing
" Good night." Suitable addresses were given by W.
Tics, Esq., Rev. J. Fox, and Rev. E. Merriman. One
of the most pleasing features was an address read by one
of the scholars to Mr. Booting, the master, presenting
, him at the same time with • beautiful inkstand, who is
1 deserving of great praise for his tact in conducting the
moral and intellectual training of those committed to
his charge. Votes of thanks were offered to the ladies
for their assistance, as well as to the chairman and the
several examiners. The westing cloned by the children
singing the "National Anthem." After which was ex-
hibited some beautiful crayon drawings executed by the
children. The result of the meeting must have been
very gratifying and interesting to all concerned, more
especially to the master, who must feel greatly
encouraged to press onward in his worthy enterprise.
ACCIDINT.—Another accident, resulting from the
reckless habit of carters riding on wagon shafts, was
exempliied on Saturday. It sppears that on that day
• married man named Joseph House, of Admiston,
was returning to Dorchester with • thrashing
machine. He was in a state of intoxication, and driving
the hones whilst !tiering on the sbaf ts of the machine, when
he lost his equilibrium and fell to the ground, the
wheels of the machine {awing over him. He was con-
veyed to the County Hospital, where on being examined
it was found that House had *Retained • very serious
fracture of the right acre, dislocating the elbow joint,
together with • fracture of the right thigh, and also very
seriously injured about the boa. The injuries are of
the most serious description, and the sufferer is at
present in • very precarious state.
Snoeurriero.— At the Townhall, on Moseley, before
the Mayor, and J. Eneor, Esq., Elisabeth Mills, of
Martinstown, who appeared with a baby in her
arias, was brought up in custody charged with stealing
two pair of stockings, the property of Mr. Steele,
draper.—Mr. Look defended.—Julia Hain., an assistant
to Mr. Steele, deposed that on 'Saturday afternoon,
prisoner tame into prosecutor's shop and bought two I
pairs of stockings. She also purchased some boot laces
and print, and a bill was given her for the articles
purchased. Tbe pair of hoes and cotton stockings now
produced were prosecutor's property. She could swear
they where his, as they had been compared with others
in his possession and corresponded. Witness recollected
showing prisoner some grey cotton stockings, but she
did not purchase any. The stolen stockings were
valued at Is. 14. When prisoner left the shop, witness
did not miss anything, but the stolen stockings
were shown her on Saturday night, by P.C.
Cousin., -Crow-examined : Could not recollect when
prisoner came into the shop. Was c.,risin she only
sold h3r two pair of stockings. There was no private
mark on the blue stockings, but she could
swear that they belonged to Mr. Steele. She opened
a new packet of stockings to show prisoner, The
picket oontained 12, now there were only 11 left.
She could not swear that no 0111 ekes bad told a pair of
stockings from the same bundle. She could swear to
the worsted stockings, because they had a private mark
noon them. It was not always weal to take off tile
private marks upon them. BM could nee recellect
showing primmer the worried stockings —P.C. Cousins
staled that on Seterday between See and six o'clock be
went to Martinsiowa, and charged her with stealing •
child's [rook. Whilst searching for that article, lie
discovered four pair of stockings in • beaket,in prisoner's
sitting-room. When he kook them up, prisoner replied
"that's lor rtookinp. Times five
pairs there. I
bought them at Mr. Steele's." He low her
if she had any bill, when she replied, "she dare way
there was • bill einnewhere." He unfolded the
stockings, and Inside found the bill prodsoed. She
said she Wu da, laid, forth, stockings. He looked el

the bill, MI SIM 004 two pairs entered. OGG at 14.
and the other at Sid.He said be could only nd
two pairs entered, when she replied she "maser° there
was another pair, as she had given 41. m. for the H.
then took the stockinp and brought her to Dorchester.
—Prisoner was then charged with steeling • child's frock,
valued at as. 6.1. .the property of Mr. Clerk,of High•west-
street —P.C. Cousins proved receiving information from
Mrs. Clerk of the loss of • child's frock, wed of going to
prisoner's house to earch for it. He told her his errand,
asked permission to search her bolus, when she replied
that he could search all over the house. He then
found the frock produced hanging up, and said that
wan the one which had been stolen. She replied that
she picked it up on the top of the town. She saw
three women come oat of Mrs. Clerk's shop,and supposed
one of them dropped it—Basin ,Clerk, prosecutor's
wife, stated that alie kept a second-hand clothes shop.
On Saturday morning, about 12 o'clock, prisoner came
into her shop and said she wished to look at ome
articles, but as she did not have any money with her
her several articles, but 'be did WA buy
then, she would purchase on Monday. Wittiest showed
anything.
When prisoner came into the shop, there was a child'.
plaid frock hanging up. Soon after she was gone
witness missed the frock. She had not sold it to any-
one. No other person was in the shop whilst prisoner
! was there. The frock produced was her (witness's)
property.—Mr. Lock wished for the Bench to deal
summarily with the eau', but the Mayor remarked
that they could not do so, believing the offences to be
out of their jurisdiction.—Prisoner made no defence.
and was committed for trial on both charges to the
ensuing missions.
COUNTY Pam StralOrre, Shirslisil• Saturday'
Retort Major Steward, eiptain Kindeniley, G. T.
Bullock, and H. Saunders, Furs.
POACHING RABBITH—Thomas Andrews and George
Hewlett, both of Winfrith Newburgh, were summoned
by Edmund James, gamekeeper, of Owermoioe, for
trespassing on land iii the nesse kestion of John Beet, in
search of Conies, 00th. 11th November.— Mr. Weston
appeared for the proucution, and Mr. Lock for the
defenes—George Coleman said he was bailiff to Mx.
Laver, of Weymouth, who rented a farm at Ower-
moigne. On Wednesday, the 11th November, he saw
defendants in a field in the occupation of Mr. John
Best, about one o'clock is the afternoon. Andrews
had • gun in his hand, whilst Hewlett had a stick.
Andrews was beating the stubble in search of
game. Wanes' was on horseback, and rode into the
field, when he now Hewlett under the hedge. When
defendants saw him they ran away, but he rode after
and overtook them. The cross-examination did not
edict any important facts, bat Mr. Look contended that
no search of guns Ind been proved, when Mr. Weston
remarked that evidently his friend, Mr. Lock, wits no
sportsman--For the defence • man named Jesede Trent
wan called, who proved that neither of the defendants
were on Mr. Best's land at the time in question.—Cross.
examined: He was the man who carried the gen, and
Andrews was the one under the hedge—Both defen-
dants being old offenders, were fined 1.1 and costs, and
in default committed fot two month.' hard labour.
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ALLeCID Swum' or TEL HMI ACM—Charles
Raahlelgh, of West Chickerell, • publican, was charged
with selling beer on Stinday the 15th of Novoinber,
before half-past 12 o'clock—lke. Weston appeared for
defendant.—lt appeared from the evidence of P.C. Hill
that about half-past 11 in the morning on the day in
question be went to the Victoria beerhouse, kept by
defendant. He tried to open the front door, but could
not, as it was looked, and no one would open it. He
then went to the back door, and entered the house,
when he saw defendent, his wife, and two men, rush
out of the front parlour. Defendant's wife had a cup
in her hand containing beer, which she took up stairs.
He also saw three other men go in and out of the house
between half-past 10 and 12 o'clock. Llefendant IVY
very abusive, and was in the act of throwing • pail of
water over him when he was provented.—Crose•
examined Was dressed as s private individual. There
was some dinner on the table in the parlour. Would
swear it was not 12 o'clock when he visited defendant's
bottle. He did not see any beer drawn or sold.—
For the defence John Hunt was celled, who
said he was • butcher living at ChickerelL On
Sunday week he and John Pearce called on de-
fendant between 12 and 1 o'clock. His reason for
going was to ask defendant to kill • couple of pigs, as
he was going away the next morning. Defendant,
bin wife, and son were at dinner. Neither witness nor
his companion hail anything to drink in the bowie.
Another person, named John Pear«, gave corroborative
eridence.—The Bench dismissed the cue, remarking
that it was very suspicious, but there was just room
for doubt.

Agoras' PUBLICAN IN Tancetg.—Elias Mayo,
another publican, of Dewey. was charged with com-
mitting a /Millar offence, on the Bth of November.—
P.C. Flill said, in consequence of information from his
superintendent, be visited defendant's house, at half-past
eleven o'clock, on the day in question, where he found
defendant and three men in the cellar. The former said
he had drawn no beer; but on witness looking about he
found • pint cup full of beer. Defendant said it was
not beer, when the officer tasted and found it was that
beverage.—Defendant pleaded guilty, and was fined 40e.
and cost*, Superintendent Underwood stating that the
house wax conducted very badly.
STEALING A H UNDUE —Edward Payne, Of Dewlish,
appeared in the dock on • charge of stealing • hurdle,
the property of James Harding, E•q.—A witness, awned
George Deere, said he was bailiff to complainant. On
Saturday, the 14th of November, he found that &hurdle
had been stolen from a hedge. Ile saw sumo footmarks
of • person who had got into the field from • garden,
belonging to Mr. Sherren. He afterwards directed •
shepherd to search for the hurdle, who found it in Mr.
garden.—Defendant said he was putting up a
pig pound for Mr. Sherren, and there not being sufficient
hurdles lie took one for his me, but not with the inten-
tion of rtealing it—Mr. Weston, who appeared to watch
the ease on behalf of Mr. Sherren, said defendant's
statement was an entire tissue of Manhood*, Mr.
Sherren being provided with plenty of hurdles for his
use.--The Bench said defendant's excuse was a very
lame one, and they should therefore fine him 14a., in.
eluding costa. Allowed • week for payment.
A FYI LIITION. —Mary Jane Thorner, of Great Toiler,
summoned John Lake, ostler. of Dorchester, to show
cause why he should not contribute towards the support
of her illegitimate female child, of which she alleged he
was father. —Mr. Weston appeared for complainant;
defendant was undefended.—The ease was gone into at
some length, and the Bench made the usual order.
Settida Cling Wiruour • LICENSE —George Groves,
of Piddlehinton, was summoned for selling cider without
being duly licensed—P.O. Neale said on Tuesday, the
17th of November, ha went to Piddlehinton in private
sloth's, and in company with another man went into
defendant's house and called for a quart of cider. He
gave defendant's wife a shilling, who gave him 94.
change. Whilst witness was there he maw another
man come in who called for a pint of new cider, for
which he paid lid.—Another charge of • similar nature
was then gone into.—P.C. illandford proved that on
the 214 of November he and another roan went to
defendant's house. He suited him if he could give him
(witness) • night's lodging, when he said he could. The
other man then culled for two quarts of cider, for which
he paid defendant. Some time after a young man came
to the house after • quart of cider, which defendant'.
wife gore him in a jug, with which he left. —Defendant
denied that he had ever taken money for the cider, and
in proof of this insertion called Daniel Pomary, who
said the eider was given away, as did duo • witness
named James itainways.—P.C. Ellandford in answer to
the Bench, said he gave the la 4 witness ls. to pay for
the cider, as he said he could get it as defendant knew
him, but he would not let • stranger have it —The
Bench fined defendant 10a, including costa, in each ease.
TURNIP ST' ALI NO. —Harriett Legg and Fanny Legg,
both of Toiler Poreorum, were charged with stealing
turnips, from a field belonging to Mae Mellish. De-
fendant. are childnalaged respectively 10 and 12 years,
and did not appear, the mother stating that the distance
was too far for them to walk. She lived at Kingcombe,
• village distant about 13 mile% It appeared that de-
fendants went into Mr. Mellish's field and pulled up
about 60 sweed turnips and were carrying them away,
when they were stopped by • constable.—The Bench
said defendants must appear this day fortnight, if they
did not come • warrant would bu issued to tiring them.

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Six OF Osi AND HALF-DOM:If OF Ten 07111111.
William Arnold was placed in the dock charged with
assaulting Henry °Bindle. The parties are young men,
and work for Mr. Paull, of Piddletown. One day last
week a di.pute arose between them about a piece of
rope, which resulted in coming to blow. It appeared,
however, that each were equally to blame, and the
charge was dismissed.
CoNMIITED TO THE DORSET COUNTS GAOL.—Sesriont :
Emily Bristow and James Long, stealing from the
person at Hearten; John Viney, stealing money at
Cranborne ; Charles Page and John Pattiferr, stealing
boots at Wimborne —Hard Labour Abraham Keys,
assault at Portland, 2 months; Edward Chapple,
assault at Portland, 1 month Emily James, vagrancy
at Shaftesbury, 2 months; john Clark, Vagrancy at
Shaftesbury, 21 days; Thorne. Andrews and George
Armlet, poaching at Owermoigne, 2 months; Timothy
Hunt and Christopher Hunt, poaching at Edmondsham,
3 months; Stephen Stevens, drunk at Sturrninster. 1
month ; hank Stickley, stealing boots at Child Okeford,
3 months ; Henry Rake, stealing fowls at Starminster
Newton, 2 months; Elisabeth Endy, attempt to commit
felony at Shaftesbury, 1 month; Elisabeth Hughes,
stealing from the person at Shaftesbury, 3 months.—
/imprisonment! Thomas Hallett, selling beer without a
license at Ibberton, 1 month ; William wood, drunk at
Weymouth, 7 days; Mary Ann Powell. drunk at Wey-
mouth, 7 days; Samuel Stevens, assault at Shilling-
stone, 1 month.
WEYMOUTH.--COONTT PtTET Sthwous, Guild-
hall, Friday.—Before Captain Mauning,ll. H. SwaMeld
and H. C. Goodden, Rows.
CAUTION TO CARTIRS. —Henry Murray, of Notting'
ton, was summoned for riding on the shafts of a
wagon.—The ease was proved by P.C. flood.—Defen-
dant pleaded guilty.—Superintendent Underwood and
that defendant had been fined twice within two years
for a similar offence. It appeared that defendant was
sateen on the shafts of a wagon laden with corn, drawn
by four horses on the Chickerell-roa.l.—Fined 55.
including costs.
DRUNK AIID RIOTOUS. —William Wood. of West
Chiekerell, was charged with being drunk and riotous.
—lt appeared from the evidence of P.C. Hood that on
the 10th inst, be found defendant at Wyke-road, in
company with a soldier. He was drunk and very
thanes, taking off his coat, and threatening to knock
the racers brains out. —Defendant, who is an old
offender, admitted that he was drunk, but denied that,
he was abusive.—Fined it.. and costs, and in default
committed for seven dm.,
DIPICIZIIT CUPS—George Lane, a publican, of
Portland, was charged with Raving in his poesession
four quart cups, defective in measure.—Superintendent
Underwood said, on the Bth of November he visited de-
fendant's bows—the Victoria Lodge. He inspected the
cups and measures in the bar, some of them containing
beer. Defendant's wile took a quart cup off the shelf,
and concealed it between two hampers. The cup was
18 drachms deacient Three otherkups were also unjust
iii ine"ure, being rsegnetively 33, 24, and 16 drachms
short. Defendant told him that he bad bought •
quantity of sups the day before, and these were aoure of
them. He did not know but that they were just
measure.—Mr. Howard appeared for defendant; but
the wow-examination did not affect the points of the
ease. —ln addressing the Bawls he said he thought
law was very bard to thaw eases, for a boathouse- r
If he bad not measures which were exactly true in is
possession warn fined, whereas hotel and inn keepers were
seldom interfered with, but if they were Some would
be fined elm, day. Mr. Howard then explained bow
the 'ups came in defendant's poniewitie, stating that the

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latter espeeied • Inge notniair of people fin his holm
on the fair day. and bad purchased the cups the day be.
fore, but hardly any of them had been tmed.—Finel
10s.. including cost,
Armaeur.—Francis Thompson. labourer, of Portland,
was enlarged with assmilting William Gould of the same
',lnc Howard appeared for the prosecution, and
Mr. Hid for the defence.—Complainant stated that isa
the evening of the sth of November he was at work
until eight or nine o'clock, after which he bads:me beer
at the Quarrymen'e Arms. Southwell, with defendant
sad other men. He left the house for • few minutes
when defendant followed, seised him by the collar,
threw him down, and rolled him on the ground several
times, kneeling on him. lie asked defendant what
was his object for doing an. when he made no reply.
After some time defendant allowed him to get up, and
VF
they both went into the public-house. W's' there
complainant again asked defendant what he threw him
him down for, when he replied that he only did for •
" lark." Complainant replied that it was • " rumtoish
sort of • lark." He felt great pain for POITIe days after,
and spit • quantity of blood. Complainant's brother,
Mark, asked defendant what he meant by ausulting
complainant, when defendant threatened to knock their
heads together. They then left the house, when
Thompson threatened to kill both of them. Mark then
went into his house, leaving witness in the road talking
with two nien—Hodder and Flew—when Thompson
again knocked him down and rolled on him. He got op,
struck defendant, and called "murder." Complainant's
brother thencame to his assistance, and pullsd defendant
away. Thompson gave witness two block eyes,
and nearly broke the bridge of his 1)090. He
was compelled to lay a-bed the nest day,
and could not go to work until Tuesday. Had
not given defendant any reason for anaulting hiinin
such a manner. He saw Thompson kick kis brother,
and pull his hair.—Cross-examined: Could not soy what
time it was when defendant kicked his brother. It
might have been after 12 o'clock on the sth November.
Had not been to defendant's house all the day. He did
uot know how much beer he had, but he thought he
spent • shilling. He remained at the public-house until
the Istullord would not draw any more beer.
He was certain that he had not partaken of 15 quarts of
beer. He was quite certain that he was not drunk,
although he had a drop of beer. He was as sober then
ise hens, now, and he had had some beerthat morning. He
had had &glass of beer this morning; but it wasafterwarda
elicited that the glue had been filled three times. After
defendant had threw him down forth. first time, when
they returned to the publichouse they drank out of the
cup together. When they left lie was not supported by
defendant and Isis (witness's) brother Mark.—Robert
Hodder, proved that he was at the Quarrymen's Arms on
the night in question, in iminpany with complainant and
defendant. After they had been in the home some
time defendant and complainant went into the yard,
when very soon after the latter cried out that he was
being murdered. They then came into the house
again, and drank some beer together. The witness also
spoke to seeing defendant Assault William Gould.—
Mr. Hill suggested that his client should effect a com-
promise, which after sonic Limitation he consented to.
—Defendant was fined Lifer the assault in the yard,
a fortnight being allowed for payment. Several other
summonses arose out of this case, but they were with-
dream.
LITZRAIT •Nti Somme INSTITTITiOti.—nn Wed-
nesday evening. .1. R. Applebee, Esq., delivered a
lecture in the above bull to a crowded audience on
Pastel., and seldom if ever Its, the prince of satiriits had
a more able champion. Taking the early career of
Peach be showed that this great power had been
exerted in the cause of justice, truth, and virtue, while
vice, wealth.worship, and meanness of every description,
winced 'neath his cutting satire. Trade frauds and
adulterations of food have been his especial bane, and
" Mrs. Grundy's" complaint on that subject created
roars of laughter. The lecturer reminded his hearers
of a fact that some are apt to forget, that it was in the
pages of Notch, Tom Hood's "bong of the Shirt,"
first appeared, a poem of such wooderful pathos
that as Douglas Jerrold observed " It would
melt the heart of a trader, to say nothing of a stone."
The chair was taken by Dr. Moorhead, who, at the
conclusion of the lecture, proposed a vote of thanks to
Mr. Applebee, remarking that he was sure all hail
derived much pleasure and information, as he himself
had done, in listening to the remarks of the lecturer,
and expreued • hope that Mr. Applebee would visit
Weymouth again. We are informed that it is probable
another rich treat from the same lecturer will agabi be
placed before the inhabitants of the town.
WRICIE Or THE BRIG " CADMUti"—From information
received here on Wednesday, we hear that the
above vessel, belonging to this port, Captain Jost ph
Roberts, has become • total wreck in the German
Ocean. She left Weymouth a few weeks 530 bound for
Gottenburg, laden with ballast, for a cargo of deals and
batten. for Mr. Betts, of this town. Intelligence has
not yet reached us how the Cadmus became wrecked.
The crew happily were saved, but the vessel wu not
insured. _

OPENING DINNER AT THE Caows.—Mr. W. W.
Commins, who bsa recently become landlord of the
Crown Hotel, gave his opening dinner at that hostelry
on Wednesday evening. A capital dinner was placed
on the table, but the number of guests was very
limited, only about 15 being present. The chair was
occupied by W. J. Hill, Esq., and the vice-chair by Mr.
R. Commies, under whose presidency a pleasant even-
ing was spent.
• •

• -
WAREH AM.—At the Borough Petty Sessions, held
at the Townhall, on Saturday morning, brfore the
Mayor, and C. Willcox, Esq., two justices of the peace
for the borough, parties appeared in answer to @am-
nions.' issued under the act 13 and 24 'Vie, cap. 77.,
amending the Nuixance Removal Act, the 13th sect, of
which gives power to Individual inhabitant, to lay
information against parties who reside within the Orin-
diction, and offend against its clauses. The complaint
in this instance was for keeping pigs in an
offensive state, also depositing manure heap. and other
grievances. After hearing the evidence on both sides,
the magistrates wade the nvcesaary order for abatement
of the nuisance, and directed the coats of the summon.,
information, /to., to be paid by the defendant, the
tenant of the premises through whom, act the grievance
arose. The Board of Guardians have juat appointed
Mr. W. Marshusan an inspector of nuisances.

BL A NDFORD. —SUDDEN DEATIL—It in with feeling@
of deep regret we have to record the sudden death of
Mr. R. Meatyard, who for many year. carried on busi-
ness in this town as baker and confectioner. It appears
that the deceased, who, Once he gave up buninese,
has resided at Southampton, retired to rest on Thursday
night in apparently flood health, but awoke early the
next morning complaining of • violent peon in his side.
lie got up and drank a little brandy, remarking "that
if he could be nick he thought he should be better." In
the space however of about ten or twelve minutes from
the time he was first seized death ensued. The medical
gentleman who was called in was of opinion that the
cause of death was disease of the heart The remains
of the deceased were conveyed by train to Blandford on
Saturday evening, and interred the following morning
in Illandford churchyard. The funeral service was
performed by the new rector, the Rev. J. R. quirk.
Tun BATTLI FIILDI OF ITALT.—Signor Vioente's
narratives of the late battles and struggles of the Italians,
with intuit:Cal illustrations, came off on Thundaye @ening
at the Corn Exchange, and drew together • large
audience. The Signor was nodded by several members
of the church choir, including film Edwards, (who
presided at the pianoforte) and also Miss Stebbing, of St.
Mary School, several ladies, • chorus of 22 children,
Mine Dunman, of Shaftesbury, the drum-and-fife hand,
Mr. F. Ilunt, (whose solo on the (ogle horn was greately
admired,) and Mr. F. Hunt, trumpeter. The various
songs and choruses were well given, several calling
forth an encore, and the entertainment passed off
admirably and gave great satisfaction. Signor Vioento,
who wan repentedly cheered, referred to the favour
now shown by Victor Emmanuel to the Garabaldi party,
and of the recall of the eriles, giving his audience to
understand that ore long he should return to his
native land, bearing with him many pleasing
reminrieences of his exile, and especially of the kindness
of his Blandford friends. . .

POOLE.—Oarertox.—The very popular and talented
young orator, Mr. John Lie Frain', delivered one of his
orations in the Temperance Hall on Tuesday evening.
Subject, "Albert the good." No one who has enjoyed
the pleasure of listening to Mr. De FraMe's "Well of
English undefiled," can gainsay our unqualified admira-
tion of his style and diction, which augur well to gain
him • prominent position in the arena of public speaking,
We are sorry however to state that the audience on
the present occasion was most limited, even the com-
mittee and friends of the Teinperance Society—under
whose auspices the lecturer appeared—failed to encourage
him with their premnee—and also neglected to provide
• chairman, although the subject was given due
publicity. This may have been the reason why Mr.
De Frame did not deliver his second oration on the
subsequent evening, subject, " Never too late to mend,"
as announced. _ _

which WILI Intended for the other patient. Although
the mistake was immediately discovered, and the
sbanaolt pump applied, deceased never rsllied. The
jury ettort,ei • verdict in accordance with the facts.
Wain. ii/ffa—pgrey Stenions, Friday.—Before
C. J. Parke, K-q. (*hairiness), Rev. C. J. Glyn, Major
Portman.General C. Michehand IIM4 L Adye,and J.
T. Baskett, Esqm--John Rummy. ol &bison, beerhouse-
keeper, was summoned on the infottnatiou of Superin-
tendent Baynton, for keeping his house open for the
sale of beer after 10 o'cleek, on the 14th of November.
The case MU proved by P.C. Webb. There being four
former convictions proved against defendant for the
like offence, he was fined E 5, and him license forleited
for two years.—John Viney, of Cranborne, a lad.,
aged 15, wss brought up on remand charged with
breaking and entering the dwelling-house of Mr. Bush,
at Cranborne, on Sunday the nud November.
17er.°Ce.,Baker, proved apprehending the prisoner, and
finding the money on hurt —Coramitted for trial at the
next quarter sessions. —Ambrose Kendall, of Handley,
machinist, was summoned on the informatinn of Super-
intendent 13aynton, for being drunk and guilty of
riotous conduct at flandley.—There was another in-
formation charging him with assaulting P.C. Spicer
whilst in the execution of his duty at the same time
and place.. —Mr. Atkinson appaired for defendant, and
naked for an adjournment, as defendant was gone to
Bri.tol on busines., and could not attend.—Superin-
tendent Boynton objected to the application on the
ground that the constable was in danger of the de-
fendant, who was • very violent person, and since the
summons Ind been issued bad made use of most violent
threats towards him—The Bench refused to adjourn
the case—The service of the summons was proved by
Sergeant Andrews, and the case was proved by P.C.
Spicer.—The former information waa withdrawn, but
for the latter defendant was fined £l5 and cost...—
Timothy Hunt and Christopher Hunt, of Edniondaham,
were convicted in the sum of £5 each, or three months'
in default, under the New Orme AM, for having in their
possession game unlawfully obtained, on the inform.-
non of P C. Benuett —Cons:any.. Hatchard, of Pimp
-
hill, was summoned for obstructing the highway by
depasturing four cows thereon.—Cass disruissed.—Mr.
John' appeared for defendants.—Thomas Glass, of
Norden, appeared to answer a summons charging him
with being drunk and guilty of riotous conduct at
Lytchett Minster, on Sunday the 15th inst. The case
was proved by P.C. Bishop, and defendant was fined
104. and costs.--Caroline Lawlor], of Red Hill,
a ppeared to answer a summons charging her with assault-
ing Jane Arney.—Ordered to pay the costs.--Mary
Jane Nabgood, of Colhill, was summoned by Martha
Hart for wilfully damaging a gate.- —Cam dismissed.
Mr. Freeman appeared for complainant.— —George
Loader and Robert Randall, of Spettisbury, were
summoned for trespassing in search of rabbits on land
belonging to J. S. W. IL E. Dm:, Esq., M.P.. on infor-
mation of Thomas Johnson.—Fined IN. each and costs.
—Mr. Atkinson appeared for Loader.---George Dyre
and Henry Keith, of Kiuson, were convicted in the sum
of 40e. each and costa, for trespaming in earth of game
on land belonging to Sir Ivor Guest, Bart., Of CLnford,
on the information of Stephen Hooper, gamekeepe_ r.—
Mr. Johns appeared for defendante—Thomaa Keats,
of Ringwood, was fined 56. and mats, for being drunk
and riotous at Wimborne, on the 23rd November.—
Frederick Vincent, of Handley, waa fined 10.. including
costs, for assaulting Job Cokeman.—Mr. Atkinson ap-
peared for defendant.—Heng Boyt and Alfred
Archer, of Sturminster Marsha% were summoned by
Hannah Sibley for an assault and wilful damage.--
Settled out of court .—Charles Paget and John
Pettiferr were brought up In custody of P.C. Arney,
charged with nailing two pair of boots, the
property of Mr. Abner Rose, bootmaker.—Com
mittod for tried at the next quarter sessions.—The
robbery was committed whilst the Court was mining.
The police receiving immediate information, they were
fortunately apprehended before the Court rose, and so
speedy justice followed.
SHAFTESBITRY.—Boimooti finsameg, November
25th.—Before S. Searninell, Req. (Mayor) and J. T .
Thomas, Seq., Elisabeth Hughes was brought up in
custody of Superintendent Hare charged with nicking
Henry James's pocket of a mine containing Ds. lid., at
Shaftesbury fair. The purse and money WAN 10t112d in
the prisoner's hand when apprehended.—Sentenced to
three months' hard labour.—Elimbeth Endy was
brought up in custody of P.C. Rickyon charged with
attempting to pick the pocket of Miss 'Clark.
—Sentenced to one month's bard labour.—Emily
James was charged with attempting to pick pockets
at the fair—P.C. Rickson said he took her in custody
and charged her with picking the pocket of Mrs. Brock-
way of a puma containing fis. Gd., and afterwards went
to her lodgings in St. James's, and found between the
matress and the bed the purse produced, containing
five counteifeit sovereigns and two bad £5 notes.—
Sentenced to two months' hard labour.

SPLIODID Piece OF 1411IDLE-WORTL.---000 of the moat
beautiful works of art we have ever inspected is a
massive needle-work screen, elaborately mounted in
carved walnut, •full-sised copy ma of "dames oelebrated
picture "Weighing the deer," worked in Berlin wooL
It stands on two carved pillars, the she of the picture
being 5 feet 11 inches by 5 feet 1 inch. This chef
trentore is the workmanship of • young lady of Poole,
who has been occupied two years in its production, and
is on view at Mr. Evans's, High-street.
POSTAL CHIANTI:MIL—Owing to the near completion of
the Christchurch railway, the mails for Bournemouth,
which have hitherto reached that place through the
Poole poet-office, will now be forwarded via Christ-
church. This arrangement came into operation on the
tat December.

Durramistem Accrtakirr.—An inquest was held at
the Guildhall on Wednesday morning, before G. B.
AWxidge, Esq., deputromoner, and a jury touching
the death of James Richardson, who was drowned on
the previous Saturday whilst coming into port. From
the evidence adduced it appears that deceased was the
master of the "Alfred' of Lyrnington, and was coming
up the l'oole harbour on the day in question, the only
person on board besides himself being • boy named
James Witober, 14 years of age, who states that
deceased was on the bowsprit steering away the jib, and
in returning on deck he fell into the sea, and was
drowned. The boy was too inexperienced to render
any assistance. The body of deceased was found on
Tuesday and conveyed to his family at Lymiagton.
The jury returned 'verdict of "Accidentally drowned."
HAINAN'S Baum HAND.--Our musical readers and
those who have listened to the mlodious strains of the
band lately under the leadership of Mr. Harman will
be pleased to learn that this able musician has re.
organised another band, to enliven our dull town during
the winter inotthe This bend made its first appear-
anoe on Tuesday evening and was very fabourably
receive:l

BRIDPORT.—A MISSING BAscaurr.—A reward of
£l5 is offered for the apprehension of Edward Restariak,
lately carrying on the business of • leather sell, r in this
town; said • further reward of P. 3 per cant. on the
amount of property recovered is likewise offered.

,
BOURNEMOCTH.—On Friday the members of
the Bournemouth Rifle Corps dined together at the
Royal Anna, the well-known and farfamed hostelry of
their comrade, Corporal Candy, who, with his usual
catering ability, placed before his brethren in arms
viands and wines of the choicest description, to which the
assembled warriors did ample justice. The chair was
filled by Lieutenant ('recite, quartermaster-Sergeant
Rogers occupying the vice-chair. On the removal of
the cloth the gallant chairman proposed the health of
"Her Most Gracious Majesty the Queen," which was
followed by three hearty cheers, such as Britons know
how to give; and that our beloved Monarch may long
live to reign over us was the heartfelt wish of those
brave defenders of our land. The Chairman next tiro-
posed the health of their "Royal Highnewes the Prince
and Princess of Wales and the rest of the Royal
Family," which met with • similar ovation. Other loyal
and patriotic toasts followed in rapid succession, and
the exhilirating power of Host Candy's potent beverage
tended greatly to enhance the pleasures of the evening.
It was pleasing to witness so many noble fellows
seated round the festive board, and should their services
be required to repel foreign aggression—
The Bournemouth Volunteers, my boys,
Will be ready, one and all

To rally round Old England's; Bag.
When the bugle sounds the call.
The utmost harmony and conviviality prevailed through-
out the evening. Many admirable speeches were
delivered, and right merrily did the noble fellows enjoy
themselves till the little hours warned them to return
to their respective homes. We cannot conclude without
observing that great credit is due to Mr. Charles Candy
for the admirable manner in which be catered for his
comrades; and we would advise parties of pleasure
visiting Bournemouth to patronise his hostelry, the
Royal Anna, where good accommodation for man and
horse is always attainable.

We regret to learn that Lord Elgin, the Governor-
General of India, is reported to be dead. Sir William
Denison has been appointed to set in his place. Our
troops have experienced great loss in an affair with the
rebels on the frontier of the Punjaub. It is supposed
164 the troops fell into an ambuscade laid for them by
the Sittanas.

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It will be recollected that a charge was, several
months ago, brought against Mr. Whitelsurst, a solicitor,
for inciting to commit an abominable offence. The case
was moved into the Court of Queen's Bench, which led
to the trial being delayed. Mr. Whitehurst, on Thurs-
day, surrendered to take his trial, but through some
cal use or other which is not creditable to our Engli.h
system of jurisprudence, when the ry was empanelled,
and the prisoner called to plead, ft was found there
was no prosecutor, and the jury, as in duty bound, re-
turned a verdict of Not Guilty.
BPonviNG.—The encounter between Heenan and King
for 4000 will probably take place somewhere between
the Bth and 10th of the present month. . . . . ..

The refusal of the English Government to join the
Congress, whereby the coop de grace is given to the
scheme, has caused a great sensation in Paris, and is
the sole theme of popular conversation and journalistic
discussion. The general impression is that the Emperor
will not silently submit to the humiliation, and that •
war wiU be the result. Of the many articles on the
subject in the papers, the principal is one in the Cosier-
rtitiotta/, by M. Lirosyrse, entitled "England and the
Congress," in which the writer charges England withbeing
inspired by sentiments of mean jealousy and rivalry
of F snee, continually repelling and thwarting her
friendly &demises, and, in a warning Rope. MTN
If France has reason to be offended at the want of
concurrence on the part of England, it is Europe that
will be wounded in her moat serious interests. Free
from all personal ambition, France GAIL with good
faith upon all the Powers. If troubles and conflagra-
tions should arial. in Europe, as it is only too easy to
foresee, the entire responsibility would fall upon those
who bane rejected the work of peace and reconciliation."
The German Federal Diet have taken the very strong
step, in opposition to the rights of the King of Denmark
to the duchy of Holstein, of excluding his Majesty's
' representative from taking his place in the Assembly.
' BANKRUPTCY COURT, November 25.—Before Mr.
Commissioner Goulburn. In Re Colonel Waugh. The
Commissioner, in giving judgment, said is now
well known that the bankrupt is in custody by virtue
of a writ of espies, and was ordered to find bail in the
sum of £50,000, the amount endorsed upon the writ.
The action was at the suit of the official manager of the
London and Eastern Banking Corporation, now winding-
up, upon a promissory note for £50,000, made as far
bank as the year 1856, by the bankrupt in favour
of that corporation. An ipiportant element in the case
was, that, although Colonel Waugh bad been in prison
since March last, not a single step had been taken to
obtain judgment for the claim in respect of which the
bankrupt's body had been taken. That fact seemed to
indicate that they were perfectly satisfied with having
Colonel Waugh in custody, and that really their
claim could not be substantiated. A proof for the
amount had been, in fact, tendered before another
learned commissioner, and had been rejected: The
question, therefore, came to this—Whether or not
the bankrupt, who was in custody by virtue of •
write( one of the superior courts, was in custody within
the meaning of the 112th section of the Bankrupt Law
Consolidation Act, 1849. It had been said that if the
bankrupt were set at liberty a conflict of jurisdiction
would ensue between this Court and the Court of
Queen's Beneli. He (the commissioner) did not take
that view; he thought that as the creditor had not
prooseded with the action by reason of which the bank-
rupt was in custody it amounted to • stet process=
having been entered, and was virtually an abandonment
of the action. He thought that as the bankrupt had
surrendered, and obtained his protection limn arrest,
the Court bad ample jurisdiction, and that the
bankrupt was not obliged to go to the Queen's Batch
for an order to rescind the =pi= He was,
therefore,
ansaweredoPinbiyon keeping ConolonrlodWartgPuhrPmin
prison any longer, and should, therefore, order
his discduage from custody; but that the
detaining creditor might have an opportunity
of OPPWing against this decision he should order the
warrant to be placed in the Registrar's office, and not to
take effect for 14 days from this date, at the expiration
of which time the bankrupt would be discharged,
except an appeal were entered, and the nearer/
deposit lodged by the detaining creditor.
The news from America brought by the Adriatic
OMAN down to the 20th ult. Though no engagement
had taken place at Chattanooga the opposing fori.:oo
were actively engaged in carrying out their respective
plans. The Confederates continued shelliilelit
Federal position in BRO3OII Valley, while the F

itarse.—A borough We of 6d. in the E for the parish
of fit. Junes was signed by the 'magistrates on Thursday,
and also a similar rate, for the same amount, lot the
parish or tithing of Longfleet.
MILLANCHOLT Cilia Or AOCIDIIIITLL POISONING.—An
Inquest was held at the Guildhall, on Tuesday, before
G. B. Aldridge, Req., deputy-coroner, and a respectable
jury, of which Mr. George Curtis was foreman, relative
to the death of Mrs. Mary Bartlett, aged 65, a native of
Poole. From the leftthy evidence adduced it appears
that the deceased had been suffering from bronchitis,
and was under the treatment of Mr. H. D. Ellis, who
was tibiae charge of Dr. Nutt', practice during the
latter's Hiner. Yr. Ellis also attended another patient
who was suffering from fits of excitement, and to whom
strong sleeping draughts, oompaied of opium, were
administered. The medicines were dispensed together,
I and through some untoward occurrence, both were
, labelled for Yrs. Bartlett, who unfortunately took that