The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1870-01-11 00:00:00

THE DORSET COUNTY EXPRESS AND AGRICULTURAL GAZETTE, TUESDAY, JANUARY 11, 1814

Mr. T. 1111131111 odd what the Council Sod to do with Mho
matter

The Hamm said the object of this application was that the
directors of the crest Western Railway were willing on certain
terms to erect • station. The landowners on the spot were
willing to Ind the money ; that, was no doubt, about that ;
but they thought that In any ociannurdcation they might have
eitla the Oriel Western diredoell, if they could have the meno.
nuudisteon of thegoownift body in Dorchester It would bring
the matter to a desirable 6eue. There was no doubt such a
means of communisation would materially improve the line,
both with zilch goods and peseenger trank, and as there
were several mills there, together with the dairy predate
of ap large strict. It would he an immense advantage to
••11 ea--(bear hear.)
r. T. Hiram remarked that the Great Western authorities
were inspecting the line yesterday.
The Maio' raid there was no doubt the inhabitants
would he willing and able to raise the money required—
about £4OO
The Tows CLERK then reed a memorial from the clergy,
gentry, yeomen, and other residents of Upwey. Broadwey, and
adjoining parishes, who, understanding a station for the use of
the district might beohldned by sublet' ptions,would 'tummies
dated sums for the purpme of erecting a joint passenger and
goods elation. It waa suggested that the Portland and Wey-
mouth trains might be extended to Dorchester, dapping at
thls part of the line, aa not to in crime with the ordinary
trunk of Hit present through working of the other train.,
The memonal was signed by upwards of 70 person., prowhdh,
sums from se. to £lO each.
Mr J. Humor rose to propose that the Goulc4l should sup
port Jodi vkluala,who had thus coma forward with the endes
your to have • station made, and who had requested the
influence of the Corporation with the Great Western directors
In attaining that object. Such a scheme would be advan-
tageous, not only to the company, but to the general public
of both places. it opened the rood to Wareham the one
hand, and the miley between rpwey and Abbotshury on the
other. There were mills doing considerable trade, as the
Mayor had mid, and the dairy produce of the valleys was
very extensive, and likewise In the damn a large quantity of
fish would be brought over from Abbotsbury to he vent to the
different markets by rail. He therefore moved "That in the
opinion of this Council the proposal to construct a motion on
the line of the Great Weetern Railway at or near the perish
or ['peey le highly desirable, and would be the means of im-
proving the communication of an importaid agricultural
district, as well as of extensive commills with the
market.. and fair. held in Dorchester ; and that the Mayor be
requested to communicate this reeolution to the directors of
the Great Western Railway, and to urge their favourable OM-
sid.erntlon of the proposal."
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Dr. ALDRIPOI .BsCuntlexl the proposal, which was carried
unanimous!).
OROCND.

PIIOPOWD

In the mune of • conversation it wa• egain sogreated that
application should be made on behalf .4 the Council for the
site between the two railway stations,and designated " Beggar'.
'kiwi," for the purpose a • fair and a market ground. Similar
application. had been preslonaly made to the Duchy, but
reused, but It was hoped, now that the Connell woukl receive
the support of the agriculturista and dealer. &Winding the
Dorchester market. and fair., some arrangement might be
effected which should prove of advantage to the, town. It
was decided that the Mayor and Town Clerk Mould awn-
musicale with Mr. Bateman escretery to the Duchy, and
report eta future meeting. 'lt wag strongly urged that the
powndon of the lanai would he an immense advantage to •
large body of trader. in the county, in addition to which it
would vastly improve the Duchy property, so that It was
confidently hoped maw arrangement might be come to.

Law. Boaao O liaatrn.
The desirableness of checking the ~le of water by causing
the mese to be turned off from eleven o'clock at night until
ere o'clock the next morning was again brought forward. It sill
be remembered that formerly the water was ,hut off during
the night, but In consequence of compleints made about it and
the danger of the want of a supply In the case of lire the
Council decided to keep them open all n4bt. After a dis-
cussion it was decided Inadvisable to shut off the water during
the time proposed ; but It was thought that considerable
wade would be obviated be reducing the prepure from eight
o'clock In the mining till ere o'clock In the morning, with the
exception of Saturdays, when the pressure will be lemened at
ten o'clock Instead of eight This Ina looked upon as most
nalialsetof7, as the pipes will be full of water at a hours, so
that no &Nur might be apprehended in case of emergency.
It was stated that there was a deficiency in the water-rate, and
that this saving would obviate the imposing oil an increase In
the general !ate.
. . .

The report of the Mayor and aldermen es to the formation of
• road from the Illgbatreet, to Prlnoseatrest, through the
dilapidated buildings formerly occupied by Mr. Oarhind,
butcher. and to close the thoroughfare now °Mating between
Mews. Steele and Davies !mama, was read. It wme arranged
to ommnniente with the parties inbreeded in the adjoinipg
property ser to whether they would participate in the outlay
necemary to devote the space to the public, and to report to the
Council at a future meeting. . . . .

Mr. Gia.rie strongly urged that the road should be made
without any expense to the publk ; those who were benefited
by the Improvement should be requested to elate what part
they would bear of the expense.
The matter ems left In the hands of the Mayor and aldermen.

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&vend matter. of minor important', were diacumed and the
Dud adjourned.

FEVER AT THE COUNTY GAOL

Three prisoners, who were for trial at the Qaarter
Sessions, could not be brought before the court in
ooneequence of illnees,viz., Jamie Jones and William
Morris, indicted for stealing • coat and • tin kettle
at Dorchester, and John Dimon, for stealing goloshes
at Weymouth. They are all suffering from fever,
and the two former, we understand, are dangerously

ISM Wen kept.. much open to the voice of applause
or the mires of business or pleasure, that they could
not hear the voice of Christ, or if they did, it was
only sea very gentle whisper, which had no inflasnoe
upon their lives Bat we )must be very careful to
keep onr ears open to His voles They had doubtless
beard of men whose object had bean to do this One
of our statesmen in the spare moments between
publie business, occupied himself in translating some
of the hymns of the church into Greek ; soother
man, very much occupied in the legit profession,
endeavouring to refresh his mind by studying the
hymnology of the Christian church ; soother, also in
the legal profession was found on Sundays humbly
teaching In the Sabbath school, the young around
him. Thus, by keeping our minds in ciontect with
Divine truth, (we may find in the midst of our
present avocations, that we shall Mill be likely to
hear the roil), behind us, saying "This is the way ;
walk ye in it" It seemed to him that the message
of Christ in these days, to men occupying official
positions, is something like that sent through Moses
to Pharaoh, "Let my people go that they may serve
Me." Great things have been accomplished during
this present °spumy, great changes have been
wrought by men, yet he thought it wee the voice of
Christ that had through men been transforming the
institutions of our land. We can rejoioe in
the present day in the possession of religious
liberty, and the rapid advanoe towards what is
perhaps almostequally important, religious equality.
No longer than 70 years ego, ne municipal offios
could -have been occupied by a conscientious
Dissenter, and no one who chose to absent himself
from the services of the Church of England could
enter the House of Parliament aa a member. Time
was when those who dissented from the Established
Church were completed to pay for its support; but
those times are past. In obedience to the voice of
Christ, it is the duty of statesman, and of all those
in any position of influence, to attempt so to mould
and modify the institutions of their various countries,
that Oily may all be brought into harmony with the
spirit of the GorpaL He trusted they would all
use their influence towards the promotion of those
principles of religious liberty and equality. But far
more Important than this is the moulding of our own
hearts in harmony with the spirit of Christ We
must seek to look upon Jesus Christ as our Law.
giver, we most seek to place ourselves in subjection
to him 24 our master, and then we must go forth to
the public duties and cares of lifer strong and of a
good °mirage," knowing that we shall hest a word
hind us, saying "This is the way, walk ye in it,
when ye turn to the right hand, and when ye turn
to the left."

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The service concluded in the usual way and the
municipal procession on their return escorted the
Mayor to his residenos. The unwonted sight of the
Corporation at • Dissenting plan, of worship
attracted oonsiderable interest, and the oongregation
was large.

CORFE CASTLE.

811110/1•BLI Boothia —OO Monday, the 3rd of
January, a quantity of blankets were distributed by
the rector of Corte Castle to the needy tomato of
the Rev. N. Rood, Creech Grange, who owns a large
portion of oottege property in the borough.
CHOIR TRRAT. -On Wednesday evening the
annual gatheriog of the church choir took place at
the National School-room, when an imminent tea was
provided by the kindness of the Rev. E. S. Banks.,
rector. Several sacred pieces were efficiently per-
formed under the leadership of Mr. John Roe.
Tutrse•ocit Marne°. —On Friday evening a
Temperance meeting was held at the National
School-room, the Rev. 0. tifinisell, rector of Church
Knowle, in the chair. The meeting was addressed
by the Rev. 0 Hinds, of Swanitge, the Rev. S.
Payne, of Bushey, and the Rev. W. Penney, Corte
Castle.
HiuDING ROOM.-A new mutual Working Men's
Reading Room has been lately established. On
Thursday evening, at the British Schnol-roocn, •
public tea was provided at • charge of nine penoe
inch—eight pence for tea, and the other penny going
to the funds. About 150 partook of the avoid.