The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1858-05-25 00:00:00

Borsetobire.

WSYMOUTH. —The Backwater Bridge—This desi-
rable undertaking will be carried on conjointly with
the pile pier. Pterse Arthur, Esq., the architect to
the trustees, has been busily engaged for some time
past In promoting the work. The-bridge is intended
to intersect Melcombe Regis at its oentre and afford
an easy outlet to the cemetery, and to licelwell and
Chickerell, in which direction it is clearly apparent
the town must extend. The site of the bridge is at
the bottom of Little George-street, crossing the
Backwaterin a right line over Lord Ilcheater'i pro-
perty, called Littlefield, and from this central situa-
tion the railway station, parish churches, and steam-
boat pier are all brought within a small comp*
Beside" these important advantages, it will be close
to the projected 'locks of the Great Western Rail-
way Company, for which an Act of Parliament has
been already obtained And further, in the event of
Its being desirable to carry out the plan proposed b
Mr. Councillor Commins, to reclaim a further por-
tion of the Backwater, this can be done without
interfering with the bridge, as it wi I be carried out
on piers of solid masonry on either side' for a length
of 160 feet. The architecture of the Dr idge is of an
exceedingly light, but strong and durable ascription.
The whole length is 700 feet ; the width of roadway
40 feet. There will be an opening in the centre to
admit steamers and sailing vessels, whether with
standing or lowered mute The works are to be pro.
ceeded with forthwith, and it is anticipated that the
Backwater will be spanned in four months'
inasmuch
as a great number of skilled artificers are to be
employed in a few days.
ACCIDENT.—On Saturday week a serious
acci-
dent happened to a man named William McLean,
a warder in Portland Prison. He was returning
Mg home from Weymouth whither he had been
to see some convicts safely started on a pilgrimage in
White's van. When near the corner of Wyke church,
the van caught against a stone, which jerked McLean
out, the wheels of the van passing over him. Dr.
Brown, of Weymouth, was promptly called, and
rendered every assistance; but we regret to say the
unfortunate man lies in a very precarious condition.
DISCOVERY or ANTIQUARIAN RELICS. —During
the past few days, workmen have been engaged in
digging out the foundation of an old building, ad.
joining the dwelling of Mr. Templeman and belong-
ing to him. While at work the men excavated
!revered entire specimens of receptacula two drink-
ing cups, unfortunately partly demolialled, but the
colouring extremely bright, and numerous fragments
of pipes, the whole of them relics of the manufac-
ture of pottery in the seventeenth century. The
adjoining house, the corner of Petticoat-lone, was
originally an inn, and in the recollection of some of
the oldest inhabitants, this spot was part of its
reezden, and it is believed that these articles were
buried there during the reign of Charles the Second.
The thief part are clearly of English manufacture, but
the pipes are unquestionably Dutch. They have
been distributed, and are now partly in the posses-
sion of the workmen, and partly given to some of
their friends and acquaintances.
PETTY SESSIONS, Tuesday, May 18th.—(Before the
Mayor' P. Dodson, Esq., John Henning, R. Cot-
terell, E. Bayly, J. Ayling, and W. Taylor, Esqrs.)—
Eliza Holland was summoned by Elizabeth Jacob for
*sing abusive language, and Elizabeth Jacob was sum-
moned by Eliza Holland for the same offence. This was
• cross-summoning case arming out of a very trifling
affair. The Bench dismissed the summonses. The Mayor
said that if ever the parties came to the court again,
he would bind them both over to keep the peace.—
Caroline Norris was summoned by William Chubb, for
throwing water in his face, and William Chubb was
summoned by Caroline Norris for unlawfully assaulting
her. This was another cross summons. Both the
parties were allowed to give their own versions of the
fracas, upon which the Mayor recommended them to
settle it between themselves. Mrs. Norris was willing
to do so, but Chubb would not agree to it, therefore the
Bench decided to hear the oases. The first 0/186 was
taken. Mr. John Tizard appeared for Mrs. Norris. At
the conclusion of both cases, the Mayor addressing
Mrs. Norris said they considered that the language
used towards her was sufficient provocation for what
she did, but it was an assault in law and he must line
her ss. and costa. With regard to Chubb, he said that
in the whole time he had sat there he had neverwitnesseda
more unmanly, paltry, contemptible case against a
decant, quiet, and prudent woman. He fined him 20s.
and costa. B3th fines were paid.
LYME.—The deficiency of the late overseers,
amounting to between two and three hundred
pounds, occasioned by the delinquecny of their assist-
ant, Wescott, since dead, has not yet been paid.
At the audit of overseers' accounts for the Axmin-
ster Union, in which Lyme is situate, on Tuesday
week, the auditor ordered the payment in seven
days, and intimated to the overseers that in the
meantime they might appeal against his order to the
Poor Law Commissioners or the Court of Queen's
Bench. The late way-wardens passed their accounts
before the magistrates on Wednesday.
The Lady-day rent audit of Henry Cornish
Henley, of Leigh-house. Esq., for receiving the
rents of the numerous tenantry in Lyme and Chem-
pemhayes was held at the Cups Hotel, on Friday
week, after which about 30 of the tenants sat down
to a superb dinner, provided by the worthy host and
hostess, Mr. and Mrs. Miller.
SYMONDSBURY. —Presentation of Testimonial.
On Wednesday week, the rector, the principal land-
'holders, and yeomen of this parish, being desirous of
publicly testifying their appreciation of the many
excellent qualities of their friend and neighbour,
John Symonds, Req., who is about to leave the
pariah, determined he should not quit without some
Wting testimonial, consequently a deputation waded
upon that gentleman in the vestry-room of the
parish, and presented him, in the name of the sub-
scribers, with a splendid silver vase, as a small token
of their esteem and regard for the kind, efficient,
and valuable services he had rendered to them col-
lectively and individually, parochial and otherwise,
during the ten years he has resided amongst them.
When all the parties had assembled in the vestry-
room of the parish, John Pitfield, Esq., of Eype-
house, in a very neat and appropriate speech, begged
Mr. Symonds's acceptance of the vase as a slight
mark of their respect. They also expressed their
great regret at his leaving the parish; at the same
time wishing him health,-happinesa, and prosperity.
Their regret, however, was a little diminished by
knowing that, although be would cease to be a pa-
rishioner, he would often be a visitor amongst them.
Mr. Symonds, on receiving the testimonial, appeared
much affected, and in a few expressive and animated
sentences, thanked his neighbours for their kind ex-
pressions of regard and esteem; he should ever hold
their good opinion in remembrance, and transmit
this elegant testimonial to his posterity. The vase
is a splendid silver centre piece, intended either to be
read as a wine cooler or fora bouquet of flowers. It
stands about 18 inches high, and was manufactured
by the celebrated firm of Elkington and Co., and
certainly does them great credit. The vase bears the
following inscription :—" Presented to John
Symonds, Esq., by his friends, on his leaving
Symonabury, as a small token of their esteem and
regard for the kind services rendered during his resi-
dence amongst them. May 12th, 1868."
STUREINSTER NEWTON,—PetItI Sessions, May 17(h.
—(Before the Rev. H. F. Yeatman (C)'airman), Colonel
Millet, and H. S. Yeatman, Esq. )—Joyce Jarria. of
Marnhull, beerhonse keeper, was summoned by Supt.
Hammond for keeping her house open for the sale of
beer after 10 pan., on the let inst. Mr. Dashwood ap-
peared for the defence' P.C. Saneom proved the offence.
Mr. Dash wood called two witnesses for the defence, who
contradicted each other, and the Bench convicted the
defendant in the penalty of 20s. and oosts.—Charfes
John Clarke, of Stourton Caundle, and Will Belbsn,
of &whet., were summoned by Superintendent Hammond
—Choke for furiously riding, and Belbin for furiously
driving, and were oonvicted in the penalty of 2s .. 6d
each, and oosts.—Doi Michell, of Hinton St. Mary,
v Joseph Francis, of the same plaoe, for an assault.
ti
Dashwood defended; and the Bench, after haulng le_
evidence, dismissed the case—Philip Padflei
James Padfield, of Stoke Lane, Somerset, Rose Tell an
Jose Roger,, of Stalbridge, were summoned _by Sept.
Hammond for being drunk and disorderly at Stalbridp
on the 19th ult. P.C. Batty proved the eases, and the
Bench convicted the defendantain the sum of 54. each, and
costs. The two first-named defendant* were also sum-
monedby Supt. Hammond for wilfully obstructing the.
highway by leaving two horses and carte thersouounat
o.
tended at Sturminster on the 17th ult. The.superito I
dent proved the offence, and stated that Philip Pad e d
was convicted of • similar offence on the fit h March
last; and the Bench, in this instance, convicted
hinintiine
the sum of 105. and costs; and James P
f Shilling-
stone, -
sum of Se. and ociate.-B"phen S"Phenje..i' b Emufa
stone, was brought up in cu4tody and charged :o
order
Hart, of the same place, with refus:,noftttoodohimy
of affiliation; and the Bench eon for one
calendar month.—Thomat Williams, of
hOidke ourd Fits-
were
and LeviTrowbridye,
charged with stealing two bundlesad hurdle' we
woO& value
Is,, the property who consented to be
of John Jeanes, of Beloluilwell. Mr.
Dasliwood defended the prisoners,. w
Hammon o
tried under the Summary Jurisdiction Act. The
was fully proved. Superintendentr
had been pre.
the Bench that the prisoner Williamsinformed
the
viously convicted under the same lacta,matnhde peßenhteenhoe,
ichlitrr
one calendar month's hard labour, and .
a most suitable caution
hfordromiethhoeurCheoluridnrroan, sewhnritedgneeetod
Williams to six wee
14 days' hard labour.