The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1860-02-14 00:00:00

WIMBORNE.

Among the names of the gentlemen who passed
the examination of the College of Physicians, we are
pleased to observe that of Robert Lewer. Esq.,
M.R.C.S, and 1..5.A., London. a medical officer of
the Royal Horse Artillery, and late pupil of William
Druitt, Esq., F.R.C.L.S., of this town.
COUNTY Pourr., Tuesday, February 7th.—(Before
the Rev. John H. Austen and Willett L. Adye,
Esq.)—CoiiN STEALING.— William /lasi:di. a broom
maker on Verwood Heath, was brought up in cus-
tody of Superintendent Baynton, charged with
entering the barn in the night time at Potteru Farm,
in the parish of Cranbonie, and stealing one and a
half bushel of wheat, the property of Mr. Charles
Viney. It appeared that Mr. Viney had miss
about a sack of corn the prie%ous night, and he com•
municated with the police, and a watch was kept by
the farmer and the latter the next night, when pri-
soner was seen to enter the barn, which was unlocked,
and fill a hag made of a wrapper, when he was sur-
prised, dropped the sack, and a chase ensued, but he
outran his pursuers. and he was not apprehended till
Sanday having concealed himself in the plan-
tations of Lord Normanton two days. He was
clearly identified by the farmer, and fully committed
to take his trial at the ensuing Assizes. Mr. F. NV.
Freeman appeared for the prisoner.
William Elliot, of Middle Gussage, was summoned
for an assault upon an old roan, a fellow carter, and
seriously injuring his shoulder. The Magistrates
allowed them to withdraw, and compensation was
given to complainant for the doctor's bill and loss of
FRIDAY, Feb. 10. —(Before ('. J. Parke, Esq.,
--Chairman, C. Park, and Willett L. Aolye, &fp.)
MURDEROUS ASSAULT AT STUHMINSTER AUSUALL.
•—William Starr, a labourer, in the employ of Mr.
William Martin, of More Court Farm, was charged
ith cumin itti tog murderous assault on a fellow
labourer, named Richard titter, with a large stake
or hurdle shore, by which he has sustained a serious
internal injury. having lost more than a pint of
blood. Dr. Parkinson, of Wimborne, was sent for
to see the injured man, whom lie certified to be in
danger of his life, which he communicated to P.C.
Hatuilton, who immediately went and took prisoner
into custody. A further certificate was given by 1)r.
Parkinson to-day, stating that complainant was not
worse—there was a chance Of hisrecovery, but hawse
still in great danger. Upon learning this Mr.
C. J. Park retuandeor the prisoner into custody till
Tuesday next. It appears the offence given by the
complainant arose out of a fishing party at Mr.
Martins', where some beer was given, and prisoner
and others commenced quarreling and fighting.
Complainant seeing prisoner was too much for the
other seperated them and pulled prisoner off, and all
was ended. Sometime afterwards the prisoner Starr
laid wait for Carter and met him alone, and being a
powerful man, lie knocked Carter down, and beat
him with two large stakes, the first breaking.
Carter cried for mercy, and some men hearing the
cry made to the spot, when the assaiLint, Starr, ran
away. There is very little doubt that if Carter
recovers be will be ruined for life.
CAUTION Ti) RAILWAY GATE KEEPER/I.—James
Cull, aged 50, assistant gate keeper at the crossing
called Oakley-gate, in the parish of Canford, Was
sentenced to two months' hard labour for not being
at his post when the 7.10 p.m. up train was due on
the 2nd Mat., leaving the gates closed across the
line, and which were carried away, the defendant
being drinking at a public house at the time.
Defendant has been 13 years in the employ of the
company and always considered trustworthy.
He, of course, loses his situation. Inspector Bent
attended to prosecute on behalf of the company.
A Wholly Osborne, the " Monster Chimney Sweep,'
notorious for having been tined for drunkenness Al
many times as weeks in the year, was again sum-
moned by the police, and mulcted in the sum of s..
and coats, amounting altogether to 135. fid., and
Anthony modestly asked for " wick," to pay it

Wisdsofora RlFLES.—Captain Mandl lad even-
ing attended from Blandfordand inspected the corps;
when the bugle sounded 46 answerea the call. After
being put through some manumvres in drill, which
they did well, they were asked to select their offi-
cers and inspect their uniform, which is a dark green
surtout, with red collar and black braid. The follow-
ing gentlemen were spoken of as officers :—Captain,
Capt. Coventry, R.N. ; Lieutenant, Thomas Raw-
lins., Esq. ; Ensign, W. C. Robinson, Erq.

he had received from the parish authorities, which
war, that applicati,m be made to the Town Council
to grant the annual sum of £l4 10s., fur defraying
the expenses connected with the church clock and
bells. Several thought it would be illegal, but after
a discussion on the subject, Alderman Adsy pro.
posed that the sum applied for be granted, which
was lost by a majority of one. A long and irregular
discussion then followed about the Dorset Central
Railway; several speaking of the advans the
Railway would confer upon the tow nand inhabitants,
others spoke against its crowing any of the streeta,
but would consent to it if they made a tensile= neat
the old turnpike gate. An agent of the South- West.
ern Railway Company had been here obtaining signa-
tures against the bill.
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BALL--The annual town and county of Poole ball
took place on Wednesday evening last, in the Guild-
hall, which was tastefully decorated with flap and
evergreens, and a large transparency at the end of
the room, representing the Poole arms. There Was a
limy fair attendance of visitors from the neighbour.
hood, including a large party from Canford House.
Owing to urgent Parliamentary business, our
members, as well as those of the county, were unable
to be present. Eyers' quadrilki band attended, and
performed the programme with great satisfaction.
The refreshments were provided by Mrs. liurmage,
of the London Hotel.

ACCIDENT. —On Thursday morning last a horse
and cart, belonging to Mr. Jerrett, of Lytchett, was
standing in one of the streets when suddenly the
horse took fright and ran through the old Orchard,
across the High-street, and dashed against the shop
window of Mr. Cole, draper, smashing a large sheet
of plate glass and shalt' of the glass door. The horse
was very much cut. The window was not insured.
CHURCH MISSIONARY SOCIETY. - Two sermons
were preached on Sunday last in the pariah church
of St. James in aid ot the above society; that in
the morning by the Rev. E. P. Cooksley, of Win.
borne Minster, who took for his text Acts xxviii, 24.
The rev. gentleman, after fully explaining his text,
referred to the society's operations in many
!arta of the world, especially alluding to India.
Flie evening sermon was preached by the Rev. R.
Farquharson, rector of Long Langton, who took for
his text Matthew sill, —•' The lield is the world."
The sums collected after the services amounted to
£l2 10s.
POLICE. Friday.- (Before the Maynr,J. W. Martin,
and .1. Jesse, Estes.) —Juha u r 4 was charged
by P.C. Domony with being drunk and committing
animas on several people, and also biting the offi-
cer's finger. Finis' 40s. costs, or one month in Poole
gaol with hard labour. Locked up in default.