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The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1871-05-16

BLANDFORD.

INTRRNATTONAL EXHIBMON.—Mr. W. J. W. James,
of Mappowder Court, hu lent a Dorset ram for show
amongst the sheep and hair-producing animals.
Ma. FARQUHARSON'S Wita,,—The will of the late
Jamea Jahn Farquharson Esq., which extends to over
400 folios, has been proved tinder £50,000.
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Mame arm Dgarne.—Daring the put quarter there
have been 46 births and 46 death'. The number who
have died is 11 below the average of the corresponding
quarter' for the three previous year; and it includes
19 of GO yeara and •pwards and 7 infants. There wore
tw,, deaths from fever.

MARRIAGE OF MISS EDITH PARRY OHEDEN,
AT TORNWORTEI.
The 'statuesque village of Tarnworth, embowered in
orchards, end presenting ono of the most beautiful
retreats In Dorsetshire, wee on Thursday last week
the scene of • very happy gathering, when Miss Edith
Okeden, second daughter of the late W. Parry Okeden,
Esq., of Turuworth /loose, beeline the bride of Liont:
Francis lams.. IStrobsin, 'LILA., son ot rrancis
Bircham, Eq., of Burr Hill, Surrey. The day was one
which will long be remembered in the village. The
plats was decorated In • very pretty way for the case
-
'inn, with triumphal arches formed with evergreens
and fluter, bearing appropriate mottoes. About
half-past 11 o'clock the wedding party left the family
residenci., and proemied to church. The bride was
attired in a white satin dress, trimmed with
, B:ussels lace, the gift of the Baroness liambro,
and alio wore a splendid veil, with a wreath
of orange blossoms. The bridesmaids were Miss
Okeden, Miss Mary Okada°, Miss Reiner
Okeden, Miss Blanche Okeden. Miss Nits% Okeden,
Miss Mabel Okeden, slaters of the bride; Miss Frances
Bircham, and Miss Alio. Bircham, sisters of the bride-
groom ;ml Miss Nellie Greathed. They were dressed
in white muslin with insertions of needlework and
edging ; eight of them had their dresses trimmed with
blue ; white tulle bonnets ornamented with pink and
honeysuckle ; the others wore hats, set of with lillies
of the valley and pink. The bride was received at the
church by her brother, Mr. Woodale Edward Parry
Okeden, and was given away by her mother. The Hon.
and It's% Edward Glyn, son of Llrd Wolverton, per-
formed the service. Mr. Spinney presided at the
harmonium. There was • large party of friends, and
the presents to the bride were both numerous And
costly.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1871-05-16

HARTFOOrLANE.

CLUB Tuesday the annual assemblage
and procession of the Hartfootlane Friendly Society,
which ii one of the oldest in this county, took place
with greater meows thin has for many years attended
its gatherings. The village was early astir, and the
entrance to the Fox hostelry, as usual, presented.
lively spectacle, being decorated with a profusion of
evergreens, Sm. The Abbey Milton brass bend was
present, sod led the members in procession to the
neighbouring farmhouses, villages. &a., when they
returned and partook of dinuer luau outbuilding at the
back of the Fox ion. Host Bellamy catered with his
usual ability. and 104 members sat down. Congratula-
tory speeohes were afterwards given,and in the evening
dancing, and many other rustic pastimes were indulged
to a late hoar, music being provided by the lithos
bandsmen. All passed off well.

WARE HAM.
LORD RADSTOOR gave i gospel address at the Corn
Exchange, on llonley evening, to • large audience.
Cpeotiorrroirac CHAPIL—The Rev. J. B. Newton
(late of Bruton) has been appointed pastor of this
chapel. The chapel has been entirely renovated and
cleaned, prior to his owning. The °spaniel is to be
d-f rayed by voluntary weekly offerings.
BIRTHS AND Du:rms.—ln the first quarter of this
year Wareham sub-distriot has given 45 births, and
the deaths were 89, below the three years' average.
Ten died at GO or more, and three in infancy. There
were three deaths from whooping riotigh.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1871-05-16

PORTS 110 U ra.

HANN AND 8111101 AnaICULTURLL SOCIETY.—The
Doming show of this popnler and flourishing moiety,
whioh Ii to be held at Portsmouth the 21st of Jane
and fallowing days, promiscs to be one of the meet
attractive and impertant nature. Liberal prises are
offcred,open to the oompetition of the United Kingdom;
and the lint day for entries is Saturday, the 20th of
idly instant.
Feral. FrrEern or Israiirsastica.—Att inquest vu
hell on Thuisd,y evening, on the body of Theresa
Knewloa, nvd 43 years. Doceued was a married
woman, liviu‘ apart from her husband, end lase for
114111 U limo paAlt lel an abandoned life, and given way
to habit. of intemperance. On Wedneeday, in the
afternooe, she went to see hoe husband, who Is at pre-
sent an inmate of tho Portses island Union. Os
leaving the bonne ahe complained of a violent palpita-
tion of the hoed. She then want to the Elephant and
Cestle alehoule. where she remained for • considerable
time drinking, when she WAS missed, and nothing was
seen of her till about nine o'nlook m the evening, when
she was disoovereal lying in the back yard apparently
dead. Dr. Way we. sent for, and but found life to be
extinct. The jar, returned a verdict in wordage.
with the evidence.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1871-05-16

PROVISIONS, MONDAY.

Butter : Irish very limited ; large sup-
plies of foreign and prices sgai lower. Fries-
land, 116 s to 120.; Noimaudy, 103 s to 116 s.
Bacon: Irish dull, at two to four shill;nas de-
cline on the week; foreign a slow sale. ROAM
dull. Canadian, moderato weights about 70*;
Irish, 68a to 925. Cheese steady. Lard very
quiet. Pork little or no business.

Downsiria. May 13.—At the Corn Exchange to
day the attendance was but small, and thr supply of
wheat was limited, ls. per qr. advance lulu obtained
on the prime of last week, when the average was
100. Grinding barley to moderate demand. lut week's
average.3ls.: 9414 being maintained. Oats, beans, and
pea. at late rates.
DMICIBUITIL May 13.—At the fortnlghly sales he'd
to-day about 270 head of stook and 7‘,0 sheep were
disposed of, and high priors were still maintained.
Gem and calves sold at from EIO 100. to £23; harmers,
es to £l7 ; store bells, 1.8 to Lis each; fat beef,
13s. &I, to 140. per wore. Sheep out of weal, 81. Is
▪ per 11.; In wool, 9.1. to ls. Lambs which were in
general request, from 101. to lc. Calve. 7s. to 81.
A good business was done.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1871-05-16

HEMP, FLEX, AND JUTE.
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For hemp and jute Use demand continuos extremely Mattis.
but prices are nominally unchanged. The bulk of the import
of Manilla hemp this seamen has consisted of low quality,chlafly
Capis character, for which there Is lOU f use.
Flax has sold quietly at irregular price, On Wednesday of
426 G hal..,,maingued 1,500 bale found buyers, at £ll 10s for
common, 4.10 to C2l for very ordinary to Lair throe-fourths
dm: wd, £Ol to £2O 15. for fully thew-fourths sod fairly
cleaned, and £2, to ,C 33 per ton foe good to flue. The
prisato buainne, has been mull.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1871-05-16

B ERE RE3 IS.

Tas births of 33 ohildren and the deaths of 2.5 per-
sons were registered daring January, February, and
Starch. Throe died under one year, and tea at 60 or
over. Thera were two deaths Irons diptheria.

CORFE CASTLE.

The natural increase of population during the past
three months in this sub-distriet is 13, for there were
25 births and only 12 deaths; one child before its
first anniversary, and four persons attained to GO or
more: There was one death from scarlet fewer.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1871-05-16

EVERSHOT.

THIS Sub-district daring the hist quarter of 1871 had
29 births sad 13 deaths, one of the latter being from
fever.

BLIERBottNg.

BLISSINGS OT • PATERNAL GOVERNMENT "It's
NLCZSS•ItT TO LET FARMERS KNOW."—At the petty
sessions James Ilodsey, a labourer, of Sherborne, was
charged by the Excise with earrylug • gun without
license. Defendant said he did not know the law. The
defendant was employed by Mrs. Johnson. Saw some
birds at his nil/trots'a crops, and fired off a gun tonere
them. Neither he nor hie mistress had • gun nowise.
Mr. Walker, the supervisor, said if defendant's en•
ployer had taken out • Home he would have been
entitled to use it in the way he did. It was • herd
case, perhaps, but it was necessary to let farmers know
of the feat. Defendant was fined 50,., one-fourth of
tbe penalty, with a recommeadation to the *seise that
it be reduced as low as possible.
PUTTING lIIS FOOT INTO IT. —ll. follow Rattled
Dangey was brought on Saturday, before E. Heathen,
Esq., one of the Sherb elm anagistrates, charged with
vagrancy. Ho had been found lying under • straw
rick at Sin the morning by • constable and was taken
Into custody. Ho expressed deep contrition for his
offence, and, after a suitable admonition, the worthy
magistrate told hint he would give him another chaece
and discharged him. The prisoner teniorei his thanks
for the leniency shown him, and then proceeded to
charge the constable with having upon a former mut-
sion brutally ill-treated him by knocking him down
which he offered to call a respeotsble witness to prove.
The reception which his oomplaint, whether true or
unfounded, received, was startling. When the pri-
soner had finished, the magistrate told the superinten-
dent to take him away, it was clear he bad no grati-
tude, he would new have to go for 14 days. Prisoner
offered to beg pardon on his knees, but Mr. Heathen
was inexorable, and later in the day the prisoner was
taken "over the hill." This is soitrooly encouraging
to Idiom who might wish to remedy any short oomings
In the conduct of the force by making representations
to the proper authorities.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1871-05-16

WOOL MARKILTS.

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The deniand for English wool continue' unabated. Stocks
are much reduced, indeosl ahnost exhaustod ; sod although
manufacture.c at precnit complain, that at prises now asked
there is no usargin left for protit, aa stocks of goods are
at.° very moderate, they will no doubt soon be able to work
op the price. of the uiviiefacturel article, and we look for high
prices all torough tic. year.
A watery exception e.t.tu in the two of lambs' wool, which
l• 11.1.4,14.1i1ky cheaNr that at las b.giniting of the series of
sale,. But even here there is no all dement in the inquiry,
and the decline appears rather a, a reaction from the former
exrawi,o fol., the more natural ra the supply of lambs is
alway, plentiful at this ...acne For superior combing wools,
both from Port Phillip and Sydney, there a.re rather fewer
vcaspetitors In the market than a fortnight ago, but the prices
show very little change, and remain on she whole satisfactory
to growers. Medium to good Australian fleece and all scoured
descriptions are quite as high as at any period duriag this
series, and the same may he said of Capes, the demand for
which continues unahatel. Whether the exceptional Inquiry
for anny clothing will long nulled the war and cue tinue alter
the extraordinary activity that has prevailed in thi, branch of
indudry for Use last nix tnouthi Is perhap, douhtful, but at
present there are no signs of any falling off in thia direcUon,
soil thu position of Cape nod all similar wools may accord-
ingly be expected to Mutate tins for soon time to COMO. As
there arc only about .12,0.0 hales in WO to be ofloral iu Usese
▪ the full maintenance of the pre.etit rate, to the end of
the series appeals amend. From all suites the reparts on the
condition of the woollen industry are very satidaetory, the
mwolactures are fully employed, and loth to extend their en-
gatfetneute at the prima exintilsit for good.. At present the
hosts are inoderate, and everything p Ants to • brisk business
in the immediate future.
DerieroaD, Mar 11.—There is no new feature to notice in
the wool makes There is no liblgt).l3.lli is she activity, and
• fair amulet of wool is changing Is out.. The stocks In the
hands of stapler. are very light, awl, with the consumptive
dentand and the difficulty of replacing in thccountry, staplers
are enabled to ...basin Ulu higher vie... they are obliged to ask.
All discrlptions of wool are in request, good wethere and
hogs having the preference.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1871-05-16

CHEESE.

The cheese trade haa been rather dull this week —prices
about a* before.
80s to be. Wiltshire, Double 74. to 884
Lumps 70.1„ Ton Thin ....Ode „ 70s
Derby pale a coloured „ bOsi Loaf—. 84n „ 92.
iterkelty, Thin .... ..705 „ 60.,, Ms
Somerset and Cheddar 711 a,, els Cheddar, Lear ....SU „Hs
Pines.— ,'
SoolckChollar.....7os "Ms
Tomo. engirt, per cut
Edam 504 to 60*
Gouda . • toe „ bbbl American ..... ...48s „ 70s
Derby Donde—J.4s „ tAtal Kanter • „ —4
CHARD Culaaa. EMIL—WM ORISON QS to Its per cwt, house.
hold ditto lies to Las.
CIISSTCRYISLD FAIIL —Owl/ a small quantity et
thecae was pitched, the quality oil sum, being very inferior.
Prices ranged from We to 75* per cwt wholesale, or id to 94
Per lb retail.
LILNCILIIWIRII CHIVAS FAlL—Then was a Rood show, but
utring to the very high prices waked, sales were rather Mack in
the tarty part of the day, and eventually lower figures had to
be submitted to. A clearance was ell.:ted at the following
rates. Prime small its to 74.1 per cart, middle size 74s to 76.,
large 778 te 60.; is much a+ 36+ was asked in cue Or two
instances but could not he obtained.
thausentr Omura 1.....—The supply was limited. Skim
cheese fetched WS to Its, middling 45e to 45., awl tat 00, to
GO4 per cwt.
OLASIALIW CHIMER II .—A snail supply. ' Demand quiet,
and,prices without change. Clieddars,fancy quality 71.,0r5t-clese
Cis to MN, fine 001 to 04., Into secunday 53s to Otto; Dunlopa,
first clam 89s, One 004 to it., Ill* secondary 48. to :AS per
cwt.
SALISBURY, Ilth.—At our monthly market to-day hall skims
rcalked front 4:Wa to ; eboddars, 70. to 711.; Somerset., 60s
to 70. ; and .klms, IC. to 24. per cat. There were only about
Oi tons at awes, pitched here, and the attendance was short.
Trade ruled very flat, and 11a4 bunions. was transacted than
ant any previan ocenaioat sines the opening of the market.
, The foregoing are the reduced priori obtained, only about hall
' of the chase pitched mooting with purchasers.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1871-05-16

RING WOOD.

SALMON FIEOUN6.—Mr. Slonion. of Wick, caught
beautiful fiih on "rhiirsday last, weighin4 23lbs. This
is the second salmon he has taken within a week, the
previous nue weighing 331bs.

ROILiEY,

ORDISATION SERVIC7I.—Too Bishop of Winehester
attended at the little Rpisooptl Chapel at Ridge, about
Irzireavire'enepistioWv(4ll,.oorthiniVintriOrldierg
him to perform Divine eorship, at present under the
Vicar oh Rooney. 'Lie lion. Mr. and Mrs. CJwper
maple and other geutleuten and ladies were present
Li thu service.

LYMINUTON.
YACHTING.—The Hermann' (Sir Bruce Chichester)
left this port on Wednesday for Lisbon. She had been
towed to Cowes on SatunLl night, and unfortunately
ran ashore in the Loo stream. She was hauled on the
gridiruo, and was found to be materially damaged. A
good many yaehte are now getting ready for ass—the
Beatriz (Lord Durham), Free Lance (Captain Ellis),
Mirells Chatterton), Pencil& (Mr. Orace), Myth
(Mr. Kennard), Heather Bell (Mr. Clayton), The Shark
([links of Rutland), Ac. Tbere was • well•contested
sea race of 17 mil .s on Thursday, between Mr. loman's
Irene and Mr. Hammond's Black Eagle, which, after a
spirited course, was won by the Irene.

SO UT ILA PTON.
SchooL BOLID.—Tho committee of the School Board,
appointed to draw op a series of bye laws, have recom-
mended the adoption of the following :—" That every
child not less than five, nor more than thirteen years
of age, mast attend some public elementary seboolc
which the parents may choose for themselves, for five
days in the weak, unless some reasonable excuse be
alleged by the parents." (The Boath will take into
(consideration the cases of children shove eleven years
of age who ore engagrd in work.) "That where the
parents of any child attending a wheel belonging to
the Board satisfy the Board that they are unable,
from poverty, to pay
the *shoot fees, the Board will
remit the whole or such part of the fins as In their
opinion the parents are unable to pay for a renewable
period, not exceeding three months at a time." The
committee not Wins unanimous upon the latter, the
(elbowing will also be placed before the Board That
the School Board may remit, or pay, the school fees
of any child, if they are satisfied the poverty of the
parent is such that he is unable to pay them." The
debate upon the points contained in the committee's
report is adjourned. It is believed that the compul-
sory clause will be adopted.

LYME REGIS.
Tuna al births and 27 deaths in the first quartet
ot the year. Eight ilied in balsam. and 14 at 60 or
more. Tams WIN me dos* from holm sad am from
disatam.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1871-05-16

LATEST SEWS.

MARK-LANE, Tms DAT.

English and Foreign wheat factors asking one
Shilling more money but, little business doing
at present ; flour 6d. to Is, dearer. Barley and
maize unaltered. Oats, in the absence of
foreign demand, are is. cheaper on the week.
Wheat British, 3,645; foreign, 12,100; barley,
434 ; foreign, 9,930 ; oats, 956 ; foreign, 66,030;
maize, foreign, 6,589 ; flour, 20,5139; fureigu,
439 sacks, 8,15 barrels.
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CLosa.—Engliah wheat closed rather firmly at
If. per garter advanoe. Foreign wheat qutet,—
Barley in limited request. Oats dull and
Sixpence to one Shilling lower. Beaus and
peas nnaotive. Counvy flour firm at Sixpence
to one Shilling advance. American barrels quiet
on former terms.

METROPOLITAN CATTLE, Tuts D
Our best numbers do not como ta the corre3-
Pow:1111E period of previous years, and to-day
there is as falling off quality. The arrivals
from Scotland are also limited. The demand
for all descriptions of bed. good, at advanced
rates. Our top quotation may be termed a fair
value for first quality, yet this is exceeded in
some instance& Foreign trade also brisk.
German beasts came extremely well to hand.
A clearance will be made. Choice breeds of
English mutton in good demand, at an advance ;
second quality also moving up. Large number
of foreign sheep; opened with brisk trade, at
previous figures. Lamb lower, and little wanted.
Good veal warm and dear. Pork in demand at
advanced rates. Total supply—Beef, 3s to
5. tld ; mutton, 4s to Gs 4d; veal, 41 to Os 2d;
pork, 34 6d to 45 8d ; lamb, 6s to 7.; boasts,
3,330; sheep and lambs, 32,100 ; calves,
170 ; pigs, 155, of which—Foreign—beasts,
1,490; sheep and lambs, 10,100; calves, 170
PIE; 15.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1871-05-16

COWES.

G. R. STIPHIMION arrived at Cowes in his
yacht from Torquay ea Woinesday, and went ashore
to his roaidenoe, Grantham House, on Thursday. Rie
well.knowa bead played in the evening oo the battery,
and, as usual, attracted a great many persons, antlons
to listen to the music • indeed, Yr. Stephenson's band
thoroughly appreciated bore, and everyone who can
goes down to iisten ti it ot an evening whenever Mr.
Stephenson is at CJWO3I.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1871-05-16

Zgriculture.

(JARDENING WORK FOR TIRE WEEK.
KTTCRIM GAUDIN.
of tho most forward of the early•sown Cauli•
Ors! sod Cabbage plants will now be in a fit state for
end transplanting, which should be done the first
favourable opportunity, and in the event of dry weathi r
prevailieg they must be kept well supplied with water.
l'poeetl with the pricking-out of Broccoli, Brussels
savoys, ke., as they become large enough to
handle, and also of Celery. Sow full croi a of Dwarf
Kidney Beans, and Scarlet Runners if not done. Tic-
an for blanching a few of tho largest Bath Cos Lettuce
thisbile i,t0,1 through the winter ; those should be
kept well 'Aleph with water if ncoesvary, in order to
induce rapid growth, which is essential to the produo•
limo( that tenter crispness so prised in this variety.
Trans.isnt L ki from the seed.bed as soon as they aro
arse enough, in rows 18 inches apart, and 9 inches from
;dant to plant in the row. The soil cannot be too rich.
Keep up mceessimal SOWIDRO of Lettuc3l and Turnips.
cwieue to earth-up and stake Pew% but previous to
coti.ing.up let thou be well thinned out, if too thick.
ILidi,lica will now ',quire to be sown very often in
smaller quantities. In dry weather it is advantageous
to pie .dishes • good soaking of water at about nine
.'clerk in the morning when the sun is shining upon
Vie it makes them tender. Encourage Cummben for
the ridges; let times be kept near the glass where they
can have abundmee of light and air ti cause them to
become sturdy plants for turning out. The ridge should
be placed in a sheltered situation.
FRUIT GARDEN.
Stir the surface of the earth well amongst Strawberry
pant.. and if in a very dry state give them a lib3ral
stpply of water. HATO ready a well-prepared piece of
ground for planting out, as they are brought from the
forcing structures, all the pots of forced Strawberries;
plant them 1 yard apart for a supply of strong runners
for neat year's forging and the crops the nest year from
those left in the ground are superior to those grown in
the usual way ; they will require aevsral applications of
water after planting to give them a fair start.
FLOWLR ARDWN.
Flower beds rhould now be put in a condition suitable
to receive the fragile plants they are intended for. but
auks' protection can b , afforded it would be unwise to
venture Cu planting for a week or two. No rule can
be laid down for regulating distance in planting, a
proper consideration of the habit of the plant must
determine their distribution. Avoid the ostreme. of
%leek or thin planting: In the distribution of colours,
If the garden is large the central and marginal beds
should be defined with positive oolours,

Nathrts.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1871-05-16

Morel Conitiq E,rpresri.

TUESDAY, BUY 1,1871.

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vonc H ESTER.

;
hhis RouissoN, from London, lectured at the
~
''`rtEltiolircieris Ifaturl:o e
kYr Tuesday evening subj:et
." About 40 were present.
Tun headstone. subsoribed for by parishioners of
Holy TrinAy, ~, mark the grave of Henry
Lake, who
for 40 year. WO for
of the parish, has just been
erected in the cemetery.
HOLY TniairT INFANT SCHOOL. —Sermons were
preach.] at Holy Trinity church on Sunday by the
Hector (the Her. EL Everett), on behalf of the Infant
"(mei, and the offerteries amounted to £l2 10s.
Tot NEW SuPgaINTZND/LNT.—Mr. Charles Coward,
the Superintendent elect of the borough pollee force,
took the oath of officio before J. Bishop, &i., on Mon-
day morning, and entered urn his new dutieo.
Milittc.—The regiment makin2 great progress in
drill. During the past week 48.) of the men have each
fired twenty rounds of ball cartridge at the targets.
One of the men of N.. 7 Comp Any scored 62 points
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in th third cl .al with 20 rounds.
Ring CORP& —The Dorchester rifle corps, under the
command of Captain Coombs, paraded on Thursday
evening, and were inip.cte on Poundbury.bill by
Captain and A Want Bsrrett, two offioers fUI 72
non-oommiuioned .11ioers andimeo being present.
Tice Dorset Constabulary will shortly appear in
tunios,of serge, for the summer months. They will
also wear spiked helmets. afu Prusse, conseluently,
an active al or, will be enable.] to impart a hely in.
cantle° to any rebellious individual who objects to

" move on."
THE YEOMANRY CAVALRY.—The Dorohester troop
competition in sword exercise for three prises,
resulted se follows :—First, Private Joseph Symee,
Bradford Powell ; second, Private Thomas Hooper,
Turnerspuddle ; third, Private William Hooper,
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CattistoOk.
ADDITIONAL COUNTY MAOIST RAT EL —At an ad j ournod
00014 of Quarter Sessions, on Saturday, the following
g mtlemen took the oath and inscribed the roll of
justices of the peace for Dorset: Captain Charles
Sullen R.N., of Chat-month • and John Lloyd• Jones,

Eq., of The Lodge, Beaminsier.
Tveol.r.sc Ling announoes raneerta
by the Tyrolese singers for next Friday evening and
Saturday morning; and we feel sure that all who
listened to their former performanoe. in Dorchester, or
beard of them, will be delighted to have another oppor-
tunity of having such a reutioal treat u they afford.
BIRTHS AND DV:UM—There were 64 births and

5318-aths—eve more. thou the previous three years'

average recorded during the first three months
of 1871. Eight infants died, and no less then 22
persons of 60 and upwards. Two deaths from scarlet
fever, one from diphtheria, one from fever, and one
from diarrlicnt, don't say MUCtil for our sanitary
system.
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THE WEATUIFI. —Tho following is our in)toorologic.'
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1871-05-16

gnmeratSbire

WELLS.

SuppOSED INratirtelon.— An inquest took place on
Thursday. at Wells, b. fore Mr. S Craddock, coroner,
im the body of a female chile found dead in the water
closet of the Cheddar Valley Railway Station. John
Cosh, porter, said that on Monday last, about half.past
one, he went into the closet at the Wells Stations to
fetch a brush, and saw some blood on the floor. Be
then called another porter, named Smith, and the police-
man, named Hull. They discovered the body of a child
at the bottom of flail pan. The child was qiiite
dead when got oat. Witness had not been ira the
place for two or three days, but there were no
signs of blood when he was last there. Dr. W.
PUlLleii said that he had made a post meatus'
examination of the body, which was that of a chili
born prematurely, and • couple of days old. lie found
contusions near the left eye, and there was effused
blood below the skull. All the organs of the body
were healthy. In his °piston the child had breathed.
Thera were several marks on the neck. He could not
swear that they were Boger maks, but they could not
have been produced by natural causes. The marks on
the child were sufficient to cause death. The blood
might have been on the floor two or three days. H.
, could not swear that the child had been entirely born
when it breathed. The injaries were inflicted soon
after A child might breathe any yet not be born alive-
' Mrs. Tripp, wife of William Tripp, landlord of the
Ohedar Valley inn, which is clue to the railway sta-
tion. said on Saturday last • man and woman came into
her how°, and celled for something to drink. The
man asked her if she could get his companion • cup of
tea. The woman went upstairs, and remained for
several minutes. After she came down witness went
up into the room, and found marks of blood on soma
of the articles there. When witness came down the
woman was in the parlour, bat she did not speak to
her. She was a rather tall woman, dressed respectably
in dark clothes. The man was also respectably
dressed. Witness would think the women was about
40 years old. The pair left their house and walked to
the station. Tee stationdnuter, who was present,
stated that on the day in question ther had • large
number of passengers, but he did not notice the persons
described by Mrs. Tripp, The jury returned an open
verdict.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1871-05-16

Miltsbfre.

SALISBURY.
VACANT Livrtm.—The rectory of Whihford Mayas,
in the Archdeacoory of Sarum, in vacant by the pre-
ferment of gnu BA,. T. D. Boolisnan, Clerk, M.A., to
the floorage of Potterne, in tho patronage of the Lord
Bishop of Salisbury. The living of Wishford is in the
gift of the Trustees of tho Earl of Pembroke. and is of
the gross value of i:312, with • population of 381 souls.
—The rectory of Rollestone, in the Arohdeaoonry of
Strum, is variant by the death of the Rev. 0. H.
lidding, D.C.L., who had held the same since 1.824.
The living is in the gift of the hord Chancellor, and is
of the annual vane of £l7O, with 52 souls.

TROWBRIDGE.
DIST!! FROM Excessive DIIINICING.—Yr. George
Sylvester, coroner, held an inquest on Wednesday,
touching the death of Henry Butler, labourer, aged 39.
The dere wed, a working man, hal bought a horse for
1:20, which he had caved, and he industriously sought
to improve his social condition by working it. The
'minisj died, boa ever, and the man disooriraged by the
lone, began to driuk and continual to do so for some
tiniv. Deli iant ireincas followed, and ho died ou
Monday. T:.e jury returned a verdict to the effeet
th‘t tho desca•ei died from Apoplexy, brought on by
, exceseive drinkexg.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1871-05-16

HAY ANI) STRAW.

listtriMOLD, May 11.—Thore were m slerote supplies of hay
and clover on sale at to-day's market. Tho demand v. quiet,
hot priow wore unchango I. Prune meadow hay, 134.16 to
Ito.; bulorlor ditto, 80. t.. 110. ; prima flro.out air or, 135,
to 145 i ; inlrior ditto, 110 s to io* ; prime wound-cut clover,
1254 tO 110,; Ulterior ditto, 10.0. to 120. ; amid straw. 34010
445 per load.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1871-05-16

SIIAFTZSBURY.

- - •
LABOUR.—There ls • good deal of activity in the
budding hero at preamt, in consequence of the erection
of thi citt.gu hospital, ant of a minister's house,
school, and vestry-room in Bull-street, for the Wee.
leyans. Wu hope to hear of operations being oom•
men° d at thu bottom of lligh-street at no distant
datu.

\VIM.: HESTER
THE Lu.l Bishop of Winchester—era called Soaipy
SIIIIU I—has been very kind to the local press of South
L'indon. by ad nrdin.; it tint 0C4114011 for some tvWog
satire. Tula diocesan, it appears, disaneohited the
congregation of • church ia the Old-Kent-road. oa
Sunday week, and was excused by a substitute biall9R+
on the ground of requiring • few days' rest for ?U
prostrated health. Now, for such of the sYmPsthieutg
Old-Kent•roadites as were present at the opening of the
Exhibition the next day (Monday), it was possible to
*se the Bishop of Winithester &mood the Noir &mulls,
apparently Perfectly restored to health! Mia Lord.
a ip't part in the shows was to represent the members
of the Royal Horticultural Society, which be happily
accomplished, and subsequently paraded the building,
with • yong lady on either arm, either for support or
consolation. Clan we wonder that the lushop-hunters
are somewhat sore on the subject, and are hardly sta
grateful for the opportune and sudden recovery of their
diooesan as they ought to bet—Agora

UoltUng ths—principal place amon—gst our daily I
beverages, it is of the utmost importanoo that lea
should be procured perfreif yr pure, as well as reliable
in quality. l'hese advattaget are secured by purchasing
Huralflialed (C 4 lin p .1110 d without the costing cd
mineral 'Wasp ' powder generally used by the Chime. to
bide intet.or leaves. liornlmaa's pare teas are sold
way is sealed pada., Local Agents are advertired Is
our whims,
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1871-05-16

ipplb*Uon.

KANLINKSS.—W. 0. NIKKI'S &awed BUCK LEAD
sold everywkere by all Shopkeeper/.
_ _

rILKABLINEBB.—W. O. BULKY% Reflood BLACK LEAD
for polishing stoves, ad., equal to buruidusl stood,
without wads, or dust.

W O. NLT.EY'S Relined BLACK LEAD..—'.
T . The pruprietor begs to CAUTION the public againat being
impowid upon by unprinciplol tradwnien, who, with a view of
deriving greater profit, are manufacturing sod vending
SPUItIUUTI IMITATIONS of the above article.
Ask for W. G. KILEY'S BLACK LEAD, and sae that you
have it. It, gehosquare, Loudon, W.

GR EAT FMK AT EARN WORTH, THURSDAY
JANUARY k 1571.
BOONS, dic., PRESERVED loose of CHATWOODS SAFES
Lark Rill, Farnworili, January 0, 1871.
Mr. Chatyro9d. Dear eiv, Ws bsol ~• 1••••
that our elastic web manufactory was utterly deo
imps& by fire on Thursday the sth inst. The aale
which we purchased from you about four years ago
was In an upper storey in the mill, and was sub-
jected to the action of a fierce fire for several
hours. When the building gave way, the safe fell
a considerable distanoe, and was involved in the
burning maw, which completely covered it in ou
every ode: We have great pleasure in stating
that tho sale pawed through the 'fiery ordeal"
Intent. Our books are in a good state of preserva-
tion. Our fire insurance policy, and a number of
poet can.., Ec.. were found perfectly uninjured.
Wo are most happy to testify to the thorough
efficiency of your cafes sun protection against fire.
—We remain yours respectfully.
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PRICE LIS'S ON APPLICATION.
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• small

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motito powur up to 2 huroo.
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UONUIIIINTAL SCULPTURIL Granite, Marble nnd
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Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1871-05-16

TEO ELTHAM MURDER.

The examination of Pock, charged a .th tha warder
of a girl near Eltham, WAS resumed on nsturdsy.
The only new evidence was that of Dr.
the stains upoa prisoner's shirt, trousers, an 4 e.te.
awake; and he deposes that they are un,inestionsh'y
blood. He says they have all the oh•racton.tici ‘.l
human blood, although he cannot say po.itwaly t‘,..
they are. A ham= hair seven inehea log, of tha
same eolour as the hair of the deosacd, was found on
the trousers. Four spots= the hat ate also pronounced
to b• blood. ,Ori eroes-examiwition Dr. Letheby said
that the spots in no way differed from wh.t WCU I be
produeed by biting the tongue in the case of an option
-
"6 fit lie which the moused is subjeet), but on Ili)
other hand in answer to the counsel for the proseitt•
he said he should not expetrt blood front • self-
Initiated wowed to appear on the hat of the patient.
The prisoner WAS again remanded.

THE CHANCELLOR OF THE EXCHEQUER
AND HIS MANY ADVISEES.
There is probably no sables* on which suggestions
On amid so freely ea taxation. Every morning the
postmark LIMN in Downing-street numerous letters
advising the Chancellor of the Exeherraer for the time
Una to Impose ham on •rerY orinceivenle article
whit* is used by mortal man. Front pianofortes to
toothbrushes nothing oomes amiss to the ta x adviser,
and each writer !sada that he km disoovered an eaay
ossokal of paying off the National Debt, and will
Mae" no alight mestmerstion as a reward for hie
lapnetty. L stamp on railwa tickets is a very
favandb• plan of satetear of the Exchequer
tea on hake is enottawr. Peese the Groat Imposed
tan el a hundred roubles on beard,
be thimilitpastewoulti he Weise wrthattlYthem ;
the ammo • ••• =lett he imposed on hair dye",
oft oadlohoso• os komkol,l lee imrFocee of pleasure,
oneellenninelni &Weis, smilesg
M n6o= Wines need at the mined iester, on a
of ostros• ; la fast there ia anaintem
crop of evil/ that have grown up like rank
wasd. In angr social system, and odor a fair UM for •
Gamookies sofosom
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1871-05-16

LANGTON M.kTRAVERS.

Tut RICTFOR AND MRS. StasiLis Scoool..—A fort-
ago we alluded to the extraordinary conduct of the
Rector in causing Mrs. Barrell's school„ numbering nearly
300, to leave the church. We have now received thn
following history of the affair, and publish it with the
omission of the commints, as they seem altogether
111:1110Ceigary
Mr.' on your paper ab jut Our Sunday el,, being
turas.' out of the church by Re —O4l-. you have
never hoard of the time of this good lady—it to almost in-
credible to anyone who does not live sear, and see and know
what she does—it seems as if her head is bibo of machinery,
and always working for good. There is not another such a
lady in England. So, whatever tbo other statement was
believe this to be true, and you may br quite Just in publish-
ing it. No one can deny it, and there ere hundreds more who
would tell you the same. We are not ashamed or afraid. We
•re a family of nine, all holon4ing to It, and wore at the
church, and sent bock. This good lady conducted the singing
for many years; and, for some reaaon, he took that from her,
and took the organ from the gallery; and, awing to. ber large
number *nearly throe hundred, the got permiasion to enlarte
the gallery that we may be under her care and her nine
officer.; and now the Rector las taken the organ back, so s'ie
was obliged to leave that; and on Sunday the thell April, she
and her class proceeded to the church, hoping to be 311,1 WC 1
to, nit in the free sittings; and, as she was placing some, the
Rector came and said " You shall not nit there; I want
those seats." Taking no notice, me went un placing them ;
ant he called the churchwarden, who was In the gallery to
come directly. We supposed the churchwarden wee to turn
us out, bat he did not speak The dear lady in Christian
mcekutsta tui led and was followed without a word being
spoken on our side, except the lady said in answer to the
Rector's wortis. "If we cannot all stay, we most all go." It
is more than twenty four years that she lien 'rut the Sunday
school. She began with twelve of her own class, and it has
gradually Increased to thir lumber. This dear lady hai got
them from fifteen to seventy years of age. She has cloth d
many a pow parent and children who could not go to church
for many years, to get them to go where they Can hear Mu
go.prd, and to learn, love, suE tear their Saviour, and it Mir
intended to try to go to churea artin, but we wore given to
understand on good authority, that if we went In. body he
would not go through the merrice. St. for the two Sundaes
the service has been gone through in the school room, after
which she reads a sermon. II sot MD doing ha.ipso parish?
She has tat tho wee% ilay athool, under Government, for
many years; sort SY, always highly i.rsisel. Vu, eau publish
lust what you like of thee--i. T. One of Meath.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1871-05-16

TOLPUDDLE.

J. BROWN'S ATIAIIIB.—In the matter of John
Brown, of Tolpuddle, brewer, innkeeper, groper, rick
and sail-cloth maker, Am, the first meeting of creditors
was held at the Antelope hotel, Dorchester, 00
Wednesday. the 10th inst. Mr. Over. of London,
canvas merchant, presided, and upwards of • hundred
creditors wero present or represented. The debts
amounted to £1.85). Alter a long discussion, it W 55
unanimously reallved that the matte should be made
over to Mr. Woodhouse, brewer, of Austy, • creditor,
partly 'secured, for upwards of £.500, he guaranteeing
the creditors a composition of Cis. in the pound, psy•
able by two equal instalments at two and five months.
Mr. Davis, of Southampton, accountant, was appointei
trustee, and • release was granted to the debtor.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1871-05-16

irtsET COUNTY EXPRESS AND AGRICULTURAL GAZETTE, TUESDAY, MAY 16. 1871

- -
l7mbrolla: tor BC'S or RAIN on Fox's Paragon
,Itich bear Fox's Trade ItarL
raraaob tool Sunshades In great variety.
140. Itegent.treel, 75, ebeapside, ako Wbul.b. Dpmt.
Eki.ll4llo I 94, Fleetatreet, London.
ottlnrs per rod. promptly attetnlctl to.

NATHAT MONEY N'T DO in this smtui
it is difficult to say., juelOa from the 1
purpoem to will b it i applied. We know oh.tt
little stoney cos do, if instated in the purchase of
of FitOUD'il DEP all! PILLS, the universal Pilo dy
for all disorders of the Laver, withio reach of all who
suffer from Bile, Ceetßees, unpleasant Taste of Mouth
in the morning, Ileadache, Sickness, Giddiness, Dimness
of Sight, Swimming in the Head, &a They are gentle
and pleasant in their operation, require no confinement,
nor alteration of diet, and may be taken by both sexes
of all ages. flee testimonials. Prepared only by A. J.
EV•I4B, Chemist (mem laor to Mr. Prowl), Dorchester.
Sold 14 all respectable chtnitate every where in iroxes
ls. lid. each.

INr F. THOMAS And COMPANY'S SEMINGSI -ACIIIN
.NS
AU lea k—lieh, work abbe on Nab sides.
Catalog?.w and samples post free.
Domestic Machine., mingle and noiseless, steady by their
weight ; to work by band only, ES 'S...
Regiitered (spool or shuttle). £4 40.
land 2, CHEACSIDE, and REGENT CIRCUS, LONDON.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1871-05-16

MILTON ABB &S.

THIII Registrar-General's returns show that in the
quarter ended Mush 3 Est 39 children were born in
Ibis sub-district. sad 35 persons died, the deaths being
10 own Mama the previous three giant anew. bet
thaw lasileisa 17 at SO mil weir sad 3 htholliG
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1871-05-16

SUGAR MARKEL

For Sugar the enquiry has become rather brisk, and Bala of
4KI naafi' are 1113.10 at better price.. Tbis latest advice'
lnnu Cubs show • deficiency In tho roccipts to date of 00,000
tons. It Ls hardly possible this can bo recovered In the
nauailakr of tho ergp sox•ni, and seems to quits Justify the
vaia,tation+ omarally current of • cvniparativoly high range
of prices, cepua:ally at the 'miasma of the year.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1871-05-16

1101' MARKET.

There has bun more doing lately lit cheap description;
waseetally ul4 Autericiu and ll..saiian at from Its to ffis for
In il•s's and ; wine 1,70 German HOW liar. 111110 been taken
for .peculation, at about gus to 15s. Fine English find buyers
it fais to W.. choice being held for much higher preen. The
extremely cold weather after the heavy rains is regarded as
prejudicial ti the new plant, whil4 prices being co very low,
have iialti,sl many ouisi mi.., as well as Imams iii tho trade
ti invest fir • rim, which ton certain exteut has already bean
realised, and must, la our opinion, atas Illy continue.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1871-05-16

'.1.718.E.5, &o.

The most efficacious remedy for
Rheumatism, Lumbago, Pains
in the Limbs, Numbness.
Sciatica, Face-ache, Sprains and
Bruises, Spasms and Cramp,
Stiff Neck, :,itiffneas in JointA,
Friaen Limbs, and Chiiblsios
before they are brok.n. No •
Embrocation ever °nerd to the
public has been found more
efUctual in alleviating the acute
pains of the above disorders, as.
• it gives ease after the first appli-
cation. Sold in bottles Is. lid.
and 11s. 3,1. each.

lA, Tic-DOLoILEUX, kc.

The most severe eases of Neu-
ralgia, Pains in the face and
!lead, are speedily relieved and
cured by them. Sul.' in boxts
7k1., is. 10., and 2s. 91. each.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1871-05-16

soURN EMI U Ell.

Ws learn fr no the it.,„;istrar-General's report that
on the sth January there WM • remarkable rise of the
temperature at Bournemouth. It rose from 13. r. to
39.4° in about four hours!
CHRISTIAN Assocurros.—A Christian Association
for men hisi been formed for the district of Iloly
THE HIATIItR BlLL.—TaisAtoambost has run several
cheap and plummet excursions during the past week to
Cowes. Alum Bay, Sanage, Lulworth, ko.
ROWING CLOD. —The members of this club have cam-
menoed pracitioe in earn2st. Netrly every morning •
crow, composed of members of the :lab, do • "spin"
before breakfast, and, under their captain, they are
fast Improving. Another club is talked of as being
about to ho formed here. Sine think two clubs could
not exist 1 ,ng, hut the most popular feeling is that
competition is dtsirable.
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Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1871-05-16

SWANAGE.

MORTkLITT.—In the first three months of thiA year 31
children were born in this sob-district, and 16 persons,
including 7 infants and 5 of GO or more Mod, two of the
wholo number being from fever.

SUDDEN Dterli.—An inquest was hold on Saturday
last, at the Red Lion. by Mr. Stephen Bennett, mayor
col Wareham and ex-officio ooroner for the Isle of Purbeck,
on the body of George Flowers, who died suddenly In
his own house, on the previous day while sitting alone,
it was supposed from disease of the heart. Verdiet
"died from the visitation of God."
Inoustone TOOL FOR SLITIDIB.-Mar attention hie
been CIIII6I to the invaluable help rendered to builder.
and others, by a simple maehine invented by Mr.
William Hardy, builder, of this town, for the punching
of boles in elates for roofing purposes. Bo cleverly
is the work performed, that all waste and loss of
strength is prevented, and it easily holes 500 slakes
per hour. It was awarded by the judges at the Way.
mouth Working Men's Exhibition 1870, • bead prise
for originality of design, do. Several practical men,
among whom we may mention J. B. Griakmay, Esq.,
architect, of Weymouth, speak in the highest terms
of its utility and exoellenoe.

LORD P.LitSTOOIC.— meeting of unusual interest
was convened by the Rector (Rev. D. Travers) in the
National Schoolroom on Tuesday evening for prayer
and addremes from I,3rd Radstook. The Rector
opened the meeting after which Lord Radstoek made
some remarks upon prayer, sad then proeseded to
ware" the large &adieu**
_gathered, from Luke :Iv.,
• Igth, The Rev. F. Bartow (Weeloyau) and Mr.
Poynter (Evangelist) 611111114 In Prayer. Mme was
than allowed for those who desired to leave, when the
niesting was again addressed by Lord Radsteek, and
closed by some appropriate remarks from the Reciter.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1871-05-16

UP WAY.

TIN Registrar's returns give 41 births and 26
deaths during the first quarter of the present year.
Five infanta died, and 11 at 60 or more. Two died
from scarlet fever, and two from fever.

ABBOTSBURY.

SIXTIMN births and 3 deaths were reoorded in this
sub-diabiot during the put quarter. One died from
scarlet fever.

PIJDDLETOWN.

TERRI were 31 births and 18 death* in thia sub-dis-
trict during the first three month, of 1871. Four died
lii Infancy, and 7at6o or over. There was one death
from fever and one from diarrhcea.

MAIDEN NEWTON.

Is the past quarter 68 birth, and 41 deaths have been
registered in this sub-distriet. Ten infants died, and 11
persons of GO and upwards. There was one death from
scarlet fever.

CERN& ABBAS.

Tim births of 63 children and the deaths of 35 per-
sons wore reoorded in Mit sub-district during January,
February, and Merritt. Four of the doad were infants,
and 15 wore 60 years or over.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1871-05-16

Nampobtre.

AORICULTORAL REPORT FOR RAMP3IIIZZ.—The wheat
plant promises well, where then is enough on the
ground, but • great portion is too thin, awl ham not
improved lately as it sometimes does. This dry weather
will, however, do all that is possible towards strength-
ening the weakert cr rpm. The loss of plant applies for
the most p‘rt tn whet sown out 01 lea, the very early
and very lste 'own being tiro boot. Barley and oats ere
generally planted well, with some few orceptlons, when
the wireworm h+l thinned the orop. &sans and peas
_ . . .

Are looking well and healthy. Winter oats, Winter
barley, and winter beans have all suffered loss of plant,
more or loss, from the effects of the severe frost during
January, and, like muoh of the wheat, it Is doubtful
whether • full crop can be obtained. Tho fodder crops,
such as trlfoliuni, tares, rye, &a, are • good average
✓odeo°. The crops of clover and field grasses for bay
era found to be very defioient in plant, and also nu.
promising in growth, therefore an average orop of field
hay is quite out of the question. As to the dry pastures
and meadows a more abundant crap of grass at present,
and a better promise for hay, we have never MM.
Gienerailv speaking the fellows in preparation for roots
are in • forward state. 'direr° will be a much greater
I extent of mango' this year than usual. There is also
mere Kohl-radii cabbage and carrots tinier cultivation
than formerly. the advantage being found not only in
the produce but also in the alternation. Potatoes, too,
will b 3 extensively planted this year. Th 3 lambing
season has been brourbt to a close, and the fall of Lambe
of the Ilampshire down breed is now ascertain 7cl to be
beyond the average number, the ewes and lambs also
being generally in • healthy state. In fact it is very
rare to see at our markets and fairs • ti3ok sufferiag
from the epidemic lameness so prevalent • few years
ego. We find this year's elf oof wool is likely to make
• better price than last year, probably owing to the
short stook In the country, and the flocks being lower
in c ;edition than usual will yield lighter fleeces.—
Joseph Blundell, Southamptou.