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Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1876-01-18 00:00:00

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DOZOILIATZTL.
FecrreaLts —On Wednesday • snatch wasplayed on
between the Dorchester and Evershot Football
FoundburY
Clubs, which, after some excellent and plucky play,
resulted in favour of the Dorchester team. There was a
goodly sprinkling of spectators to witness the game.
ACCIDIOTT.—An accident happened to David shoran,
employed at the Water works, on Thursday last. The
Ill= was engaged at work on a ladder when by some
means be fell and received such injuries PA necessitated
his removal borne, where he was attended by Dr.
Robinson.
DORSET COUNTY POULTRY ASO PMEON SNOW. —The
Annual exhibition of poultry and pigeons in connection
with this society will take piece at the Corn Exchange
and Town Hall, on Wednesday and Thursday next, and
promises to be an immerwe success. There are over iioo
entries, and all the noted kreaders and exhibitors and even
a Scotch representative will show. All information may
be obtained of the hon. secretaries, Mr. T. Strange Biggs
and Mr. C. Parsons.
you mit Diaev.--On Monday evening after the shops
were closed eonie "fast " young men amuaeil themselves
by pasting bills containing the above injunction on the
various abutters, and also on private doors and windows.
the chapel doors not escaping. Not satisfied with this
they borrowed a ladder and pasted a bill on each dial of
the almshouse clock in South street! and these being out
of reach remained for several days, but the others were
washed off as soon as discovered, and in some cases hard
words were used by those who had the trouble!
EVI6II.TAINVENT. —There was an entertainment of
readings and music at %Vest Fordington school roam on
Friday evening, at which there was a good attendance.
and a capital programme was gone through in a very
creditable manner. Among those who took
_part were
Miss Osborne, Mrs. C, J. G. Gregory, Mrs. A. E. Maned.
Mies M. Pariniter, Miss Williams (Bradford Peverell).
Master W. Gregory, Miss Emily, Mr. F., and Mr. A.
°Alpha, Mr. Jameson, ite. The various pieces were well
received, and the performers applauded
Hon. Twisfry Ciliate. —On Thursday evening the mem-
bers of Italy Trinity their were entertained at supper by
the kindness of the Rector and I is wife (the Rev. It. and
Mrs. Everett. There were about 3) present and an
excellent repast was enjoyed by all, Mr. Everett occupy-
ing the chair, and faced by Mrs. Everett. After the
removal of the cloth, the usual loyal and complimentary
toasts were given from the chair and heartily responded
to. In giving the health of the organist and choir, the
rev. chairman took occasion to refer to the irregular
attendance of the adult members of the choir at the
weekly practiees, and respectfully suggested that if
business prevented their being present the proper thing
to do would be to retire and thus make room for others
who would be e illing to attend. During the evening
wings were sung by Mrs. Everett, Mr. T. M. Morgan :mil
others and through the geniality of the rector, ally backed
by Mrs. Everett anil this churchwardens (Mr. E. Burnett
and Mr. It. Davie) a very agreeable evening was spent
Toe PaiMmylee ShirIIODISTIL —This energetic body of
Christians have recently erected a new and more com-
modious place of worship at the end of Durngate-street,
and on Sunday last the concluding services connected with
the opening of the chapel were held There were large
congregations at both morning and evening service, the
officiating minister being the Rev. R. R. Connell, of High
Wycombe, Bucks. In the morning the rev, gentleman
selected AA hie text Mark xvi. I-6: and in the evening
Hebrew. ail. I and 2, int each occasion preaching an el°.
:leant sermon. On Monday evening the services were
concluded by the Rev. R. It. Connell delivering a lecture
on "Every %lan's M tor." The rev, lecturer stated that
every person hail within him something which promptest
him to certain actions which were either in
thentselven praise or blameworthy, and ipioted
both ancient and modern authors, including Flume,
Voltaire, and Itasseau, who, although professedly
infidel, yet were obliged to acknowledge the existence of
a hereafter with its state of rewards. Anil punishinents. A
collection in aid of the funds was made at the conclusion.
and an earnest appeal was made to the friends not to relax
their efforts until a considerable resluction was made in
the outstanding debt. We understand it is intended to
bold another series f services early in the spring, when it
is hoped • strenuous effort will be made to ensure their
being a seems.

THE INi Ff%V PEERS.

The following a;;;...Zre:l7ii.the 'roi;l.;:ii Gazalle of Tues-
day night: -
The Queen ha been pleased to direct lettere potent to
be paired under the Great Seal of the United Kingdom
of Great Britain and Ireland gran' Ina the dignity
of • Baron of the mid United Kinklom to Ilenry Geranl
Sturt Eau, and the heirs wale of hi, body lawfully begot.
ten, by the name, style, and title of Baron Alington of
Crichel, in the county of Ilorset.

THE HON. CAPT.- DIGRY AT WEYMOUTH.
A meeting of the friends of the Hen. Capt. Dishy was
held at the Victoria Hotel, Weymouth. in the morning of
Monday last. Among those present were Mr. W. 11. P.
Weston (Wolveton). Capt. Prator (Selfish), Mr. Austin
(Wyke), Mr. 11. Mayo (Coke?. Frannie), Copt Marker.
Mr. H. C. Goodslen (tTperey), Mr. C. Penny. Mr. C. Arden,
Mr. Northover (Chickerell, Mr. F. C. Saipan (Wei,
mouth). Mr Polly Hooper, Mr. R. N. Howard, Mr. 11.
Smith (Portland), Ur. G. tYwlsworth, Capt. C Beale, Mr.
Dyer (coal meal:int). Mr. Diblien. Mr. Williams, Mr.
Drew Mr. Its ft:Lenten. Mr. G. H. Chalker, Mr. Tizard,
Mr. li. J. Rolls, Mr. Ryles, Mr. Jests,. Mr. R. Cox, Mr. R.
Rolls, Mr. Rogers, Mr. %Miry, Mr. I:rant, Mr. (Wilmer,
Dr. Colmer, Mr. B. Kerridge, Mr. Butt, Mr. Beale, Mr.
Dodson, Mr. Fry. Mr. Madden Mr. Ilriusley. &c.* ffe
Mr. F. C. STEGOALL stated that there would be another
meeting, of which notice would be given, when Capt.
Digby would again meet his friends.
11r. W. 11. P. WiSToN proposed that Mr. Goodden take
the chair. This was carried by acclamation.
The 01).111314,N said he was very happy to do so. This
was only • preliminary meeting, and at the next meeting
no doubt every person would he able to express his views ;
but he would not sit down without saying that he would
not say one word against Mr. Hambro, and if he were to
become a candidate for this borough, when Sir Frederic
Johnstone was, as he wan very likely to be, called to the
Upper House, he had no doubt he would be returned to
Parliament. But when they Caine to the representation
of the county, he certainly thought they ought to have a
man who has been born and lire 1 in the county --(hear).
He had known Lord Dishy, Mr. Digby's father, for many
years, and there Wei no man whom they could better put
in the position of a 'itemiser for the county than Mr.
mew ; he would take care of the farmers and every person
connected with agriculture, and he was sure everyboly
must see that Mr. Digby was the proper person to be
representative of the county—(hear).
Capt Dingy, who was received with much applause.
said—Mr. Chairman and gentlemen, I beg to thank you
very much for the way in which you have received me here
to-day. I am delighted to come here, and I have fre-
quently visited this town before ; but I always came here
as • private gentleman, and for that reason I have not
been able to make your acquaintance. But everything
must have a beginning, and I hope the acquaintance we
now make Islay be the beginning of a long-continued
friendship between us. For this reason, of course, I stand
In • rather different position from Mr. Hamlin", may friend
and present opponent. Of course you know him very well,
he having been member for this borough for. I think, five
years. Gentlemen. I hope you will not ezpect to find in
me • great orator, in fact I saw in last week's paper—l
think it wet the Sherbor.le Joe4rnal—that, as far as Mr.
Harnbro and Capt. Digby were concerned, the word orator
was only to he mentioned as a joke. I am afraid that is
true with regard to mime; I have not been accustomed to
public speaking, this is almost my first public speech; but
practice makes perfect, and I hope that with the constant
practice I shall have before the election takes plank I may
improve —(apolausel. As yen see by my address I am •
strong supporter of the present Government; I admire
their firm foreign and colonial policy, especially as regents
what they have lately done ; I am talking now of the
Suez Canal—(applame). I think Mat was a great feat, it
Insect old England in the place which she used to
het es beim, one of the foremost nations in Europe—
aim use)—l hope they will continue carrying on that
policy which they have begun —(applause). This being a
town by the seaside, you naturally take a good deal of
Interest in Mr Plimsoll's agitation. I may say I do not
agree in all the sweeping accusations that Mr. Plimsoll has
hurled against the shipowners as a class—(applause). I
will not say his statements are Incorrect; but he is too
general in his views; he seems to my the whole class of
shipowners are in the wrong, he seems to say they do not
take any interest In the lives of the sailors. I do not believe
this at all—(applause). I am glad to say theta conference
has been held in London, at which certain shipowners
attended, and which will have due regard for the interests
of the mercantile marine trade, and the lives of the milore,
and not allow ships which are unseaworthy or overladen,
to leave our ports—(hmar, hear). I am quite sure ship-
evrners have as tender hearts and SS due regard to the
lives of the sailors, as any other men —(applause). Now I
have touched upon the subject of Mr. Plimsoll and the
mercantile marine, I cannot help saying something about
the navy. Being • soldier myself, I do not know much
about the Navy; I regret the collisions and other accidents
that have occurred. I think that instead of the enormous
quantity of very large ironclad*, I should like to see •
smaller number of very large ships, with a large numher
of ras, which would present a smaller mark for the
enemy's guns. From the navy I go to the army, and I
know something about that, for I have served there 10
years, and I have not only served, but I have held several
poets am musketry inspector, and adjutant, no that you see
I am up to my work, as these appointments take a great
deal of work, and I am not the leant afraid of doing any
amount of work—(applause). The subject which Is chiefly
interesting to the army is the recruiting question. That
Is a very difficult queetion ; and I have had a good deal to
say and to do about it. for the last two or three years; it
Is • very hard question. Of coure we all agree it is
necessary to have an artny—(hear)— and if you are to have
an army there are only two hints of army you can have
—one is the voluntary army, the other • compulsory
army. I an, quite sure everybody in this room will
sky they do not like the idea of compulsory service,
and if you prefer to have a voluntary army, so
let it be; but you must recollect you are the only
nation in Europe that has one. Not serving yourselves
you must pay for substitutes, and if you have a voluntary
army, it is • very bad thing to say standing here as a can.
tiudete, but I firmly believe the army estimates will have
to be considerably increased before you will get the army
you would like to see. In my regiment we have had a
great deal of difficulty in getting recruits, and at the
meant time it is 100 below its strength ; roe cannot easily
.7Mt recruits, and when you have them you cannot keep them.
tanployment is found so easily elsewhere, that men desert,
and it is extraordinary what a number of men purchase
their discharge, from what they did years am,. An
instance happened in my own regiment; I was looking
over the returns for IC3-71, and I found that during that
year IS men purchased their discharge ; but when I
examined the return. for 1571-75, I found that 63 had
purchased their discharge. I do not know why or where-
fore, the only reason seems to be that the army is More
unpopular, or that employment is found more easily in the
country, and I suppose that is the reason. There is another
subject which has created a great deal of stir in the
country—the Burials Bill. I am decidedly opposed to Mr.
Osborne Morgan's Burials Bill; but of course if I am
returned to Parliament, any amendment of it shall receive
my most serious attention. Then there is Disestablish-
meet. Several people have written to me to know my
views on that subject, of course! am strongly in favour of
the Established Church-0.4 As regards education. I
am against compulsory education; I think that the
present system of education ought to have • fair trial-
strongly think that everybody ought to be educated- but
es everybody Is so interested in education that the
burden ought to fall upon all kinds of property, This leads
me on to local taxation a
, which is * long d
rather an intricate one, and I will not refer to it it and
present time. There is another subject which I will
mention before 1 conclude—the subject of drunkenness,
I deplore very much the amount of drunken among
the lower classes; but I do not believe any amount of
legislation will ever put estop to dmnkenness. They will
go any distance to get drink ; I know • man at the Met
time who will go any distance for it ; the only hope —I have
to cope with this evil is not by legislation but by educa-
tion—ONO. The more the lower orders of Peopleeducated. me drunkenness will there be— isese—c
told you Ware I am not a great orator • but I have triemi
to meek my views plainly—a I pplause). am delighted to
'your acquaintanre, and I hope this acquaintance
win la the commencement of along-continued friendship.
esn eery much obliged to you for listening to me, and I
hope to ecotas here again, when I purpose making a little
toer —(great applause).
The =DATE then asked: Is thee* any sentient=
who would like to ask me any question I amid be
delighted to answer it.
DYgn (shipowner) said : I came to ask you one • but
you have satisfied me in retard to Plinisoll--(heaA I
hese nothinsLmore to say ; ut to propose three cheer.
for Captain utgby ; may be be returned as our county
re=tative.
cheers for Captain D•igby were then heartily
given.
lir. WINTON proposed a vote of thanks to Mr. Goodden
for Ws ormduct in the chair.
semsdgd by Mr. STOMA'S and carried by acclama-
Wog,
mr, GOMM returned thanks, and the meeting closed.

CAPTAIN maims MEETING IN PORTLAND.
The meeting of the electors of Portland to bear Captain
the Dom E. T. Dishy, was held on Monday afternoon
last, at the Drill-hall. Easton, Portland, when there
gathered a large number of inhabitants, including some of
the principal men of the island.
Among those present were—Messrs. R. Lane, J. C.
Lan., Jesiah Wallis, Charles Warren, Charles Gibbs,
Henry Gibbs, J. Pearce, W. W. Cornhen, Rev. W. Sherren.
Thomas !Ann, W. I.lnn. Airlrew., T. Crocker, Dr.
Parsons, J. Bile., H. Crocker, R. Scriven. nen.. A. Pearce,
R. Pearce, f.lharle4 Mitchell. W. Mitchell, W. Attwooll,
11. Smith, F. Harwood. Captain A. Scriven, Sc., lc., but
the meeting soon became too numerous for any sufficient
idea to be given of who were there.

Mr. .1. C. LAN° proposed Mr. B. Scriven, trustee of Her
:klajegtv's Grant, u chairman.
Dr. l'utscres seconded.

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The I'atIRWAN addressing the meeting as—Gentlemen,
electors of the county of Dorset, sail this meeting was, as
they were aware, convened for the purpose of hearing
Captain Dighy's views, respecting politics: he supposed
this was a political meeting, though they sometimes got
into other things. When Mr. La 111) proposed him as
chairman, he was talking about business matter'', and did
not anticipate at all that he should have been called to the
chair. The matter of to-day lay in a nutshell, it was
merely for Captain Dighy to give • short address, though
he would not limit him to any time or any length of
address. After that, it would be for them to make any
proposition or move any motion they pleased. lie should
leave the meeting, as far as he was concern, I. entirely in
the hands of the electors. But he thoitcht, as he sabl at
the meeting at the Geonze on Friday eveninz, that, as
there wen. three men coininz forward whose views, as far
as he could judge front their addresses, were very much
:dike—they were all supporters of the present Govern-
ment, all true awl honourable men, he doubted not—that
there would he no division among Portlanilers—(hear).
Let them all go in, as far as they could for one gentleman,
and seo that they had • representative in Parliament
jtj, saw an reason why they should not have one, there
were rmaller places, places which have 1C94 men at their
barks than Portland, which ha,l members of Parliament
of their own, Weymouth and Dorchester for instance.
Although Portland was at the extreme end of the county,
and almost, as it was said, out of the world, he did not
see whv they should not have their representative for
Portland. He would now call upon Mr. Dighy to address
the electors. . .

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Captain Dimly "C h %aid
• had yery great pleasure in
coming there today, it was allured the find tune he had
ilone so: hut hoped it would not be the lent. Ile had two
opponents. Mr. Ilamhro and Mr. Fowler ; most of them
had seen Mr. IlamNro, for he was there last week, and be
xiipprie.l Mr. !lenitive, hail been there frequently before,
having been the representative of Weymouth for five
yearn, and he (Capt. Digliv) supposed he hoped to get in
again for Weymouth if he did not succeed for the county
thin time. That was for them to deride; having AO many
votes in the county conotit neticY, they ha 1 a great deal to
:ay in the matter. lie (Mr. Liebe) stood in rather • dia.
ailvantazeono position as compared with his two reeo-
none., RA he hail only made two speeches in hie life, while
Mr. Ilemloro had been in Parliament for five yearn, had
had many opportunities, and Mr. Fowler had been talking
at every agricultural meeting he attended, and he was
likely to talk —(hear). On Saturday he (Mr. Fowler)
mentioned that he had been at Bridport, where he said he
was well received, and he spoke for an hour and twenty
minutes. It filltel three columns of the paper, and he
seemenl to think that the longer he spoke the greater
orator he WWI —(laughter).— Capt. Digby then, in some-
what similar terms to what he had used at Weymouth,
...termed his approval of the Foreign and ..lolonial
Policy of the Government, of their action with regard to
the Suez renal, and his partial want of agreement with
Mr. Plimsoll. Regretting the accidents to our ships of
late, eepecially the collision between the Iron Duke and
the Vanguard, he ronoidereel that we should have more of
the smaller ironclade, for a small ram would, he considered
make an equally dangerous weapon in collision with her
opponent, if going at a high rate of speed, while the small
vitimel would be much harder for the enemy to hit—these).
When speaking of the necessity of paying for a voluntary
army, a Portlander interrupted the Pion. candidate with
"Can we do without an army, sir ?" to which Capt. Digby
replied "I don't think we ran," and the Portlender
returned "how can an Englishman sleep in bed quiet
without one "That in what I want to know," said the
hen. Captain, and proceeding to eay it was very hard to
keep the men when they had them, • voice cried "Pay
them." Enquiring how it was that no many soldiers
purchased their discharge. some Portlender replied
'Become they can do better out of the service," and
another "Perhaps it in the offieere' fault "—(laughter).
Cwt. Digby : If it WWI the fault of the oftiCOIX, the offieers
weed.] not be so remoter with the ohm I think the
oitieers Anil the men always poll well together, and the
only way I can see out of the nliffieulty is an niv friend on
the left gore —" Pay them " (Velem: "Ant give them a
penxion after service,")— I thould like to see the men's pay
raised • hut the extra money givos them should not lie
given into their poeketa for the time twine: for I think
the pay of the moldier is qnite sufficient for his pres •nt
requirements ; but that it should he put into the
SlVilleA Bank, and AO, when a man retiree from the
service, he should have plenty of money to go back with
to hi. frienile—(hear). That would stop a great deal of
de.ertion, becauxe he could not take hi, money with him
if lie deserted, and it would also make .oldiero behave •
goo' deal better, hemline thew would know that if they
behaved ill, they would lie Hybl° to In. their money-
-Condone). In hie remarke on drunkenness the hon.
candidate said that 'he etheated claims do not get drunk
to such an extent as the lower orders, when a voiee
me:mingle cried "Some," causing laughter; "Well" said
Capt. Digby "exception, Prove the rule, rev remarks
applied to the majority." Ile continued I shall certainly
siapp.rt —if you return me to Parliament- any well-eon-
ohlenel ineastire for relieving livid burileng, and also for
removing those taxes which press on industry. I am in
favour of taxing all real property, so that property shall
bear • fair proportion of the burdens —(hear hear). lam
delighted to see what the present Government have otone
lately in this reepect, by relieving • portion of the local
rate,: they relieved, in the last Session the rates of a
large portion of the coot of lunatic., anil Men of the police,
awl not only this—but they, rited all Government property,
and I should think that affected Oils Island considera
--(Mr. HOWARD: "It has "I
—and front what have heard,
they are going further to relieve the local rates. But
cannot speak further on that subject heeause I min not 'OA
let into their secrete, I ROI only a private individual.
Before I sit down I may cono-abilitte you on having such
a tine healthy neighbourhood, and the finest harbour on
the comet, and if you return me to Parliament. I shall he
happy if I can do anything which will help the employ-
ment of industry here, or attract the Fleet to this
Iferhour —(hear. hear, and applause). Gentlemen. I am
very munch obliged to you for having so quietly and
Patiently listened to the few remarky I hail to make, and
ishoialil be very serry to detain you any longer --(applause).
(A VOICE : " What do you think about convict labour
'mil free labour f") I tanderatand the Couviet Ketablish-
ment does • great deal in the shape of quarrying stone.
Nowt I am very much in favour of all convict labour
being made as remunerative as possible; but I must say I
do not think it ought to interfere with private, enter-
twine ;I am ilecidelly againxt that —(applanee). I think
the stone which the convicts gnarly should he employed,
perhaps in any Government works but that it ought not
to he gent into the public market —(hear).
Voice : Would you vote in favour of Mr. Morgan's
Burial Bill I _ . .

Cant DIOBT : I do not intend to support that Bill its it
is at present ; but any aniendment that mar be brought
forward of course I shall give my hest cuudderation.
A PORTLANDER made seine enquiry about the licensing

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A VoicE Are you in favour of the Fugitive Slave
Inatruction t

(This question VIM repeated, the hon. candidate not
apprehemiing it the first time).
Capt. MORT : No t—(hear. hear, and applause).
Voice : How shout the Compulsory Act, and Board
Schools?

Dicer: Do you mean compulsory education?
I am net in favour of compulsory education.
Voice: We are all free men, and we don't want to be
compelled.
The CHAIRMAX invited any one to speak front the
chair.

MT. ROBERT STONE mounted It and Uhl : I am not
much of a speaker; but I know how many blue beans
make five—(lauthtcr). In reading the newspapers so often
I see a great deal has been talked about the School Board
being compulsory my motto Is "Liberty of conscience
and not to be compelled to take hold of our
children by the collar, and drag them to schooL I have
not much to say but I thought I would free my mind
(la,lghter).

(al,t. flimsy: I think the present system ought'to have
a fair trial ; I am against compulsory education at the
present time.
Mr. SITON6 : Hear, hear, that is enough for me.
Mr. J. I'. SCRIVRN said he had had an intimation since
he had been in the room, and he thought it a very good
suggestion that Portland people would like to have things
put before them, before they made their decirion. They
had had Mr. Hanahro before them, and now Mr. Digby.
and as far as he could gather, Mr. Digby did not wish
them, as men, to give their decision to-day in his favour
before they had heard all, and as there were many who
said "Let us hear Mr. Fowler," he believed that the hon.
gentleman before them now was quite willing it should he
left an open question. Let all Portlanders choose for
themselves one candidates, and then let them go to the
front, and carry him through —(hear). Seeing that was
Cspt. Dizby's wish, he thought it would le the best plan,
now there was no principal at stake. The candidates
were all men of one colour, there was no question as
between black or white, or red and yellow hut there
might lie a little difference of shade, espeelally with
rezanl to local matters: and it would le well for Port-
lenders to look well at them all, and see what would hest
suit Portland. He held with Mr. Digby that convict
labour ought to be made remunerative; but it ought not
to interfere with free labour—(applause). Mr. ficriven
expressed a fear that in any question between Portland
and Weymouth, the balance with Mr. Harnbro might be
turned in favour of Weymouth.
Mr. K J. PERRI-F., who was partly unheard through
interruptions, coruplainesl of the omission of part of the
proceedings from a report he had seen of Mr. Hambro's
meeting in a coutompgrai7.
The CHAIRMAN thought this was scarcely the question
before the meeting: he felt very much with Mr. Pearce
on that; and thought that perhaps the gentleman of the
Press did not cm:udder reportinz that part of the proceed-
ings would advance the cause of the candidate they wished
to support.
Mr. J. C. LANO, in an eloquent speech, spoke of the
advantages and importance of Portland and its tine her.
leer, and expressed his fear that Mr. Hanthro was too
fond of his old love. Weyinouth, and that if any question
arose as between Weymouth and Portland, there was no
.10iiist as to which ride hir influence would turn. Mr.
Fowler wean tenant farmer, wedded to the agricultural
interest, which was not of supreme importance to them in
Portland, and as far as he could see, Mr. Digby was the
best man of the three—fantdsused
Mr. F.. J. PRAM& asked Captain Digby if he was in
favour of equal electoral dietrict.sp At present Weymouth
as a borough, had members, Dorchester had another, and
yet these places had is share in the county representation.
Captain DIGBY replied that the question was not mooted
at present; but when it was it should have his considers-
tiro!.

Cmusromint Mrretiscr, said they were a peculiar
people in Portland, and they had been cast on one side
fm- a long time, but he hoped the time was come when
they would come forward, and he should be glad to see
the whole of Portland vote for one men and secure him as
their representative. Ile should be disposed to vote for
Mr. Dieby.
Captain DIGBY thanked Mr. Mitchell and shook hands
with him.
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Captain Scum( was called by acclamation to the tri-
bune, and he spoke of the advantages of Portland. They
had the finest harbour here for the mail-boats, and also a
staple trade that supplied the whole mition. They
wanted • member who would do somethinr for them ;
would the candidate support their institutions 1--(Cries of
" bribery.") Mr. Sturt always supported them, so did
Mr. Floyer, and so did Mr. Portman. It was no use to
have a man who could not do anything for them. In
Mr. Dishy they had • member of one of the oldest
families of the county of Dorset. and very liberal in and
around Sherborne. Now they had a voice. As to Mr.
Fowler, how was he to support things in Portland I A
tenant farmer ! They had better make • subscription and
mend to bira—(aughter). In conclusion, he urged Port-
leaders to go in and see if they could not get • member to
represent ths,..44,pkuio.
1,4310 11•1V•mi • vote of thanks to the Chairman.
Captain DIPISY •030pcied. it was carried' and the
Chair-
men acknowledged.
Mr. Rowan',
committee. urged the appointment of a real Port/and
A Voice: And send the lawyers
strongly
Mr. Howse') : I don't differ very ng. ly re'a that. '
The meeting separated with a vote "ay thanks, d cheers
for the candidate, proposed and lad aff-by—captainnnscrivit.

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