The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1859-01-18 00:00:00

DORSET COUNTY EXPRESS

DORCHESTER, TUESDAY, JANUARY 18, 1859.

HONESTE A tIDA X.

THE KING of SARDINIA opened the Chambers at
Turin on Monday with a speech from the
Throne, which has by no means tended to allay
the anxiety produced during the previous week
by the address of the &IMMO& of the FRRNCH
to the the Austrian MEDANAIicia. In alluding
to the present condition of Italy, his MAJr.avv
said, with great emphasis and amid loud cheers
from all parties in the House, that the "horison
of the new year is not perfectly serene ;" but,
cheered by the experience of the past, they
would "advance with courage to meet the
eventualities of the future." Piedmont, he said,
though small in territorial possessions, had at.
tamed a high position in the councils of Europe,
because she is great "by the ideas she represents
and the sympathies she inspires." This condi-
tion, however, is not free from danger, since
"while respecting treaties," Piedmont cannot
be "insensible to the cry of suffering which
reaches her from so many parts of Italy." His
MAJESTY concluded by saying, amidst loud and
enthusiastic cheers, "Strong in our unanimity,
trusting in our good right, we await with pru-
dence and firmness the decrees of Divine Pro-
vidence." On the receipt of this speech in l'aris
the funds again sustained a heavy fall, and the
panic was subsequently increased by thu an-
homiest:tent that the speech had been submitted
to the &IMMO' of the FRINVII before delivery,
and that a marriage had boon arranged between
Prince NAeoutok and thu Princess Cwrit.ng,
the eldest daughter of the KI NO of SA RDI NI A.
The fall of the French funds waa speedily fol-
lowed by a similar depression in those of Eng-
land, Austria, Russia, Sardinia, and Turkey.
hki great indeed has been the fall, that it is
estiniated that the nominal value of property
Invested in public, stocks and shares quoted in
the different European markets has diminialted
since the Ist instant about 00 millions sterling.
In the meantime the forces which Austria is
sending into Lombardy may be taken as a deter-
initiation on the part of that Power to meet the
policy of France and Piedmont with an armed
opposition. The 3rtl Corps d'armie of the Awe
trian army, amounting to 30,000 men, left
Vienna on the 7th instant for Italy ; the garri.
sons of Milan, Mantua, and Verona have been
reinforced, and the army in Lombardy is imme-
I ("lately to be increased to 150,0U0 men. A
despatch from Naples announces that the King
has granted a pardon to 61 political prisoners,
and that Pomo, Sarramsaimi, and others are
to be exiled.

The Prussian Chambers were opened on Wed-
nesday by the Pxixca RsoiNt in person. The
speech of his Royal Highness did not touch on
the question of peace or war which is now
exciting so profound an interest in Europe, but
it intimated that an increased outlay will be
necessary for the augmentation of the army.

The Calcutta and China mail has arrived with
the news from Calcutta to the Bth December,
and from Hong Kong to the 30th November.
The Indian news relates chiefly to the orerations
in Central India in pursuit of TANTIA TOPICS,
which were anticipated by the last mail. The
surrender of the Nswab of BANDA is confirmed,
and the King of Dant has been removed on
board her Majesty's ship Megan's, for removal
to the Cape of Good Hope, in pursuance of the
sentence of transpottation for life which was
passed upon him some months ago. Lord EUIIN
was still absent on his expedition up the Yang-
tae-kiang, but nothing was known of his voyage
except that the heavier steamers succeeded in
getting over the shoals, about 40 miles up,
within four days after leaving the Wong-poo.

IT is not altogether impossible that the calm
serenity of the political horizon, which has so
long prevailed over the whole of Europe, may
shortly be changed for appearances of a very
different character. After a calm, we hear it
said, comes a storm. Such has been the case
before now; but the "law of atoms," however it
may apply on the briny deep, has no panillel in
indicating the direction and extent of political
commotion& There are, however, and always
have been, certain indications which tend to
threaten the stability of peace ; and recent events
have not unnaturally nor unworthily engaged
much serious attention as more or less affecting
the peace of Europe. The Emperor NAeoLzoN
has certainly sounded the note of alarm, which
has been instantly responded to by the note of
preparation in those which may be called the
belligerent countries, Austria and Sardinia espe-
cially. Then, the rumours of war have had an
instantaneous and most powerful effect upon the
money markets of Europe; and confidence is
every where giving way. All this commotion
and distrust have arisen from the simple words
dropped from the imperial lips of the ruler of
France, to the effect, "that lie regretted that his
" MAJEarrY's relations with Austria were not so
"good as they had been." It would seem,
indeed, that the good understanding of Euro-
pean Governments is a thing never to be relied
upon, and stands upon so tottering a base as to
be shivered with a breath. There is nothing
congratulatory or reaasuring in this aspect of the
came ; and the last few days have furnished
abundant evidence that the actual state of Euro-
pean political relations is such that confi-
dence in the maintenance of peace is viewed
by those who have most at stake as little
better than a pleasing dream. This condition
of affairs, we repeat, is far from satisfac-
tory, whatever may come of the present tumult
arising from the expression of the French Ex-
?tames regrets. But it is worth while to con-
sider whether sensitive and jealous Governments
may not have misconstrued the true purport of

that remark, and whether the money-dealers (41
the various exchanges of Europe may not have
"built themselves up a trouble out of a scat-
ter'd and unsure observance" of the dictum of
NAPOLEON 111. Some will have it that the
EMPEROR lent himself to these portentous
remarks to further the stock-jobbing ends of
some notable intriguers; and that these purposes
having been accomplished by a great and rapid
fall in French Refutes, the recovery would be
insured by an official declaration that no harm
whatever was meant by what had fallen from the
EmPeaoft of the FRENCH, and that the fears of
an impending war were groundless. This finale,
that is, the recovery in the funds, is of course an
essential part of the grand scheme, and was
necessary to insure the success of this most
nefaricaul plot. But supposing these conjectures
to be near the truth—and the Times seems to be
strongly disposed to this view of the case—this
great stock-jobbing scheme, if it ever existed, has

not hitherto been attended with its anticipated
results, since the French funds instead of reviving,
as was expected, have shown a steady down-
ward tendency over since the solemn disclaimer
in the Moniteur—moneyed men taking no more
heed of the official contradiction than if it had
been found in the columns of Punch. What,
then, we are most concerned in is this, that
large bodies of some of the shrewiket men in
Europe, who have the greatest inducements to
ascertain, and many of whom have undoubtedly
the means of knowing, something as to the pro-
babilities of peace and war—we mean the great
operators on 'Change—are certainly influenced
with very serious apprehensions. True, alarm
is highly contagious ; and some mitigation of
the evil may be sought on this ground ; but
still there is the unquestionable proof of a most
uneasy feeling, arising from some cause or other,
as to the maintenance of peace. Turning to the
portentous expressions themselves of the French
EmPISROR, it is really difficult to show from them,
as they stand, that they are more indicative of a
warlike than of a peaceful disposition. Why, in
the misunderstandings which have arisen between
this country and France during the existence of
the entente eordiale many things have been done
and said infinitely more unfavourable to peace
than the simple regret of the EMP6ll.o6—that
he was not on quite such good terms as before
with Austria! The French EUPICHOR may say
the same thing a dozen times a year in relation
to as many Governments, with whom there may
be, momentarily, any cause of difference—and
say it, too, with the most earnest desire for peace,
who., durability he wishes to strengthen, not to
impair, by the very effect itself of thew alarm-
ing words! When more is known of the con-
versation in which these alarming words occur,
this view of the matter will flaillllllo all appear-
ance of probable correctness which will stand
in very singular contrast to the apprehensions
and monetary disasters which have sprung (loan
the opposite conclusion. When the Empalme
spoke these quasi ommmimmous words, he is stated
positively to have been expressing his "hope
that peace would be more reassured than
ever by the closer union amongst the Go-
vernments of Europe ;" and then His MA.; tan
went on to express his regret that his re-
lations with Austria were not so good as they
had hitherto been ; adding that his personal
feelings towards the Emrzeoli of Ausrai A were
unchanged. Now, of the substance of this con-
venation with the Austrian Ainleuwador the
regret of the French EMPICHUit, as to the &fee-
thin in their mutual relations, Villa gill that was
made public in the first instance :mil bruited all
over Europe—with what effects vie are now
witnessing. To our tined these mm xprenxiims,
standing alone—isolated altogether froin the
current of thought and spirit ealculated to re-
move all doubt, it any existed, as to the true
construction of this detached paretage—these
expressions alone are far from justifying the
iminniuthin and panic which are sail to have
resulted from them ; but when thu whole of the
rifillakil are taken together, with the
tenor and anxiety iliaplayed in the counter
statements in the Moe itcer, such a result attri-
buted to such a cause is surprising and almost un-
intelligible. Yet, while we ourselves see nothing
like a serious 1110114C0 tm, thU peace of Europe in
these words of the Eitreeim, which have been
made everywhere to resound like a battle-cry,
we by no illeilllll wish to be understood as sup-
posing that the prospects of peace are secure.
IVe have, indeed, but little confidence in that
direction. The unsettled state of Italy, rind the
growing complication of mitinental politics ; the
directly antagonistic interests or desires of France
and Austria ; and, above all, the too plain
demonstration of the nervousness and excita-
bility undoubtedly felt, though from what cause
or causes it is not very clearly detined—all forbid
the indulgence of any very fervid hopes of a
long continuance of peace ; and we are munch
disposed to think that the exigencies of foreign
affairs will engross much Inure of the attention
of the coming session of Parliament than the
question of Reform, upon which Lord DERBY'S
Cabinet has been long sedulously engaged, and
which, for the time being, has been viewed by
the country, taken generally, with so much
indifference.

DOROILNIRR PITCH r.o CORN MA RR KT. —Satur•
day.—The supply of wheat at market to-day was
good ; the Idemand ruled dull, at barely last week's
advance. Barley, plentiful, the secondary qualities
were more sought after, and realized rather Miter
prices than of late. Bozos and oats nominal.

tor wry Batt.--It ill be seen that this fashion-
able reunion, under the management of Mr. Years
of the Antelope Hotel. is fixed to take place at the
Townhall, on Tuesday next, the Vith inst.

We understand that W. C. Macready, Fag., has
engaged to give a reading in this town in the early part
of February on behalf of the Working Men's Mutual
Improvement Society. The committee are pledged
to raise .00, in order to provide the necessary WAR,
kc., fur the furniation of classes, so that the members
may be in a position to compete at the examination
at Sherburne in November next. A valuable lot of
books has been added to the library, through the
munificence of Captain Napier Sturt, M.P., compris-
ing Macaulay's History of England, Gibbon's Homan
Empire, Livingstone', Travels, Tupper's Proverbial
Philosophy, together with Byron's, Shakespeare's,
and other standard works.

ISKSEVoI.V.Nrit To THE roOtt IN ilEllY.YOßtralllitra
--On St. Thomas's-day the billowing useful articles,
the munificent gift of - - 11 igginson, Mal., of Salt
Marsh Castle, Herefordshire, were distributed by
Mr. William Barrett and his wife in TislAiiiie school-
romu, of which school Mr. W. Barrett, son of Mr.
dolin Barrett. of this town, is the master. This is
an example of Christian charity which we should be
glad to eft emulated in this town and neighbour-
hood : --
214 yards of flannel. I 0 dozen stockings.
46 I.:dr of blankets., I dim-it waistcoats.
146 yards of calico. 17 pair of trowsers.
126 yanls of print. 2 dozen Guernseys.
2 dozen shawls. 24 pair of diets, awl
1,49514.. of beef, • ging about riilbs. tu each family.
On Friday week as William Moores was at work in
the mill of Mr. George Tett, in the parish of Chesil-
borne, his clothes became accidently caught in the
wheels driving the drum, and the poor fellow was
almost literally crushed to pieces. An inquest was
held over the mangled remains in the afternoon of
the following day, and a verdict in accordance with
the distressing circumstance returned. 'rho unfortu-
nate man was much respected by his employer, and
has left a widow and family.
cougry corer. January. 11 1•39. —The monthly
sitting of this Court was held on Tuesday last, before
Edward Everett, Es.l. There were only 24 plaints
entered for bearing, and 10 judgment summonses.
Bites v. Dusvinv.—The defendant did not appear,
but the plaintiff stated his claim 'to be for 16s. 9d. for
bread and dour. Ordered to pay on Bth February next.
Atkins v. tisraffield.—ln this case the defendant
made default in appearing, and his Honor ordered the
amount, £6 3s. rm. to he paid on the 114th inst.
Green v. Domford. —This was a claim for £4 75.011
for arrears of rent of • tenement at Toiler. It appeared
that the plaintiff let the house to the defendant at
19.. 6,1. • quarter, and after a short tune a dispute arose
between the plaintiff and another person, also named
Green, of whom the plaintiff had agreed to purchase the
premises, but that no surrender or admission had been
made or given to the plaintiff, and the defendant was
ejected net Subsequently, however, the dispute
was adjusted, and the defendant was again admitted as
tenant to plaintiff, and the rent now claimed was for
that period of time which elapsed during which the
squabbling about the right to the property continued

between the parties, the time the defendant WAS OUt Of
ivicaesaion, slut whicli lie had paid rent to the claimant
to the property. After hearing the ease fully, Isis Honor
gave judgment for the plaintiff for Mc lid. and costa
upon the lowest scale.
Hoff v. HuirLinc—Claim eV 10s. 3d., the defend•
ant disputed the am tttttt t, and after hearing both parties
his Honor gave judgment for the plaintiff for £227.. 7d.,
to be paid in a ttttt
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Cox V. Hoteer.--Clitim El 2s. 0.1. which wax admitted,
and an order made for payment of Is. a mouth.
Clare v. (10.1den.—Claiiii Li 15s. 7d. admitted, and
order made for payment of tts. a 110110.
Wilrnr v. Putt tie. 34. which was
adinitk.d, and an order was made for payment by two
equal instalments.
/Crate v. Hrrvr.--Thie wax an action for use and
occupation of a cottage at Fordington, in which Mr.
Andrews appeared for the plaintiff and Mr. Weston for
the (lefendant. From the statements of the parties and
their advocates, it appeared that the plaintiff claimed as
executor of a person named Hewer, the father of the
defendant, and the defendant as tenant to the pniperty
under copy of Court Roll—the property was mortgaged
by the defendant's father, and the question was, whether
! in the grant to the testator, there was ally declaration
that the life of the defendant was put in by way of
tender only, and not by way of advancement. His
II adjourned the Cause till the neat court day.
In the judgment summonses there wese several (mien'
for commitment(' made fur non-appearance and non-
payment.
COMMITTIM noRCIIEMTKR GAOL Third
Lobour.—Frederick Scott. poaching at Cranborne, I
calendar month ; JlllllOl Whitt.oll, deserting his ship, the
Blenheim. 214 (lays ; Mary Kent, deserting her bastard
child at Witchampton, 3 calendar month; ; dames Riggs,
imaching at Piddletown, 3 calendar 1111 l nth* ; George
Brand, drunk on duty and absent (non (marten( on heard
the Blenhei 111 l 28 (lays ; Thomas W. Norman for the
seine offence on board the Blenheim, 14 days ; James
Stone, misbehaviour at Wareham union, 14 (lays ;
Richard Nicholas Collins, deserting his ship, the Vivid,
at Weymouth, I ti,; Levi Fletcher and George
Monk, poaching at Witchampton, 4 calendar months
each ; George Smith. stealing beef at Gillingham. I
calendar month ; George White, stealing bread at
Bridport, 0 weeks ; Robert Baker, stealing coat at
Wimhorne Minster, 3 calendar months.— Imprismistrat.
—William Short, assault at tranhorne, I calendar
month ; James Edwards, assault at Loden+. I calendar
month ; Dsniel West, assault at Stinsford, 1 calendar
inonth ; Thomas Hatris, assault at licaminster, 2 calen-
dar months.