The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1875-04-06 00:00:00

him.. I an, a incderata . The e en_ Atatir.dannoto re"....,,DeadaMrolTrdysoiniwygu..h.r.basconded, " That
cheers). I do not mean tO MT.
Liberal myself. I look with any degree of distrust to the th c= olden."
The CitalanAX moved " That the accounts and report be
advanced section of our party-(hear, hear): It is neees.
teary to our existence. It we were not occasionally jogged
adopted." Seconded by Mr. W. Sarni, a.d carried.
on, we might all fall asleep-fa laugh). I have no doubt
pnyTeteCtauselaupeetaxemoreeace-
'lshar‘ Thatehoblaerdsivoidmethnride„.l4ist6Ma7rnecenxt.L be
that party within its duty, and following together with_
the Radical. we shall continue to maintain the relnltat"" Mr J. ticxnan sermded, and it
which ha, etc,. le,: the Manour of uur coentB7lr_2.l2i The Cli ail= AT moved " That a dividend at the rate of Is Oil
Since I have been here I hive been ouestionsl on per s arc I. • we: to the ordinary shareholders."
aui .jects. ,oiie I hate e xpreased a decided opinhaat,n..o mr. . , canted.
coinciding with those of Ills questioners : some 1.. , Mr. Sarni a.ked could they not have made the dividend 2s.
differed from, and others I have answered bY Ea/21'g • per share, sod th Secretary replied they could not, or they
tuest take time for comideration- (hear. hear), I
this
often told before I dine here, and before l
stood
_for 'a 7..".yrrr'4o-am.
said it was satisfactory to loon. that the
election-this being the first time I have offered ntyself
traffic reedpes for the month of January last had been the
as a candidate for the House of Commons-t , hat "" In :zed they had ever had They amounted to ‘517 Ss. ad. n
aware to be rade with an answer to esery quTdatittary, 1874. they wwe ‘.410 Ifs 7d. ; 1073, £6Ol le. rd. ;
(111 kWh). I don t think so at all. I think a man as 1672, g 4.55 Is. 10.1. Is7l, x4l
downright way is to say Mr. W. Su Til
one' the re-election of Mr. Ilodgron as
not studied a subject the honest.
he has not done so, hut that he will consider it -(helar, of th directors.
hear). I hope I have treated you in a straightf..orward Mr. Neseett seconded, and it was carried
manner. I think it is Wile owing to that fact that you Mr. 1,1•0110, ;imposed he re-election of Mr. Goa: se auditor.
have placed me in the position I now occupy-(cheyrs). I Mr. name seconded -Car led.
must now eines= my great and earnest thanks to you for The ••ItClUrralte explained that the vacancy occasioned by the
what you have done, and there is one poiut I wish death of Mr T. A. Mitchell, one oi the directors, could not be
especially to call your attention to. This is the first con. filled up at that meeting ; • special meeting would have to be
tested election in Bridport since the Reform Act of 11167 canal for the purpose of which due notice must have been
er the Ballot Act of 11172. There is one thing remains Oa ea
unchanged, and that is the faithfulness with which the Mr. din= =gyrated 'lie advisability of running an excursion
p 'ses made to me during the canvass have been kept- train to Weymouth every Monday during the summer months
(cheers). I canvax-ed most of the elector'. Seine there and back my f"cfs. or 20. 01. be should 'lke It trial
pr noised, others saol they preferred not to give their hirala month in Hay or June, to ace how It would answer.
pinion, hot all who promised cent to the for me.
f ) thought ve they should also ha an excursion
4,- pal
and more, became the number who voted in ma favour ro n Wet mouth to eridport.
was much larger than the promises I receive" --(cheers). WU generally concurred in, sod ultimately Mr • Mill
Now, gentlemen, I will not detain you any longer' hut tVes"Tereed That a
ni rev7t7iZtlitte"xl be
"mie to
Itilt%Gnnti:l
working V. eursions up ale ,
again thank you. I must prove my gratitude I.y
, llnc from u I emit, va eymoutii, and other puma' es
hard in that Parliament to which you lime sent me.
Cots. I' Itrolport thirlog the Wenner liontha
shall devote my carnait attention to the Imperial require- Mr. W. Court. seconded, and it was c cried.
of England, and at the wane time endeavour to give
Mr. Sarni asked whether any arrangements had been made
mj fullest and careful attention to the interests a the
iut to leasing the Itridport line, after the expiration of the
pi.l;acethel tialk,verlbsohfolinriouarpottrt.trepanresed
eepresenainatiadarraning
jeanticyntsizipth the Great at Went Company, which
lam Liberal in onpeiilriotedns,
but I hope the Conservatives of Briolport will regard me it was generally thought by those present that there a=
an their member and have no ill-feeling against me- ple,zit,y.eaeof
atinath.e y,eti.k.ntr thie.demisidt:rathtoi.mchi.lr.that.stii,biftjwa,-1..,.,
and
(cheers). I can only hope that when the general election
comes. and I appe.ar again to claim yout suffrages, I may Secretary, which was acknowledged, and the meeting terml-
be placed in the same high and honourable position natal.
as that to which you have raised me, and for which for
the lent time. I beg to tender you my heartiest thanks-
(burl cheers).
Mr. JoSEPII GUNDRT then said: Electors of Bridports -
The last tinte I hail the honour of addressing you from
this window one remark I made was that I little thought
I Ahould have come before you for the second time, and I
told you I should not have done so had it not been that to
• certain extent I had been personally alluded to. The
allusion to which I then referred was of a kindly, jocose,
and not of a disagreeable character. but since that day •
handbill hail been publidied by the defeated candidate in
this contest, which has assailed tue indirectly, and made
insinuations of a more important and virulent character -
(bear. hear). I can assure you, electors of Bridport„ that
so small • weight do I give to the opini 111 l s, either social
or 'sailed, of Alderman Whethani, that had anything
arisen between me and I • I should tint have condescended
to make any answer to htni-(cheers). limit, electors of
Bridport, 1 wroi Istria amongst you, I have lived among
yon ruo long, and our inter-communications have been no
agreeable mei satisfactory to me, and I hope to yourselves,
that I feel it ii due to you, that, although no direct charge
In Haile againAt me, an insinuation lam 'men made against
toy character to a certain extent, which my respect for
your &minuet and approbation renders it necessary for
ins to take some notice (cheers). I can honestly say,
awl give you my honour as a gentleman that I say the
truth, that tluring the whole of this contest I have used
neither coercion. inti 11l idation, or persuasion in the
greatest or smallest delree-C.6mnd. I have never been
askeil by any elector " How shall I voter' and I have
never said to any elector, "I wish you to vote in such and
such a way " -(retiewal cheering). Therefore I can giee
a most complete inul perfect denial to those insinuations
attemptest to be cast upon sue • and when I see those
faces in the large crowd arrayed before me I believe you
consider I speak as an honest man ought to opeak. and
believe that which I ray -(A Voice: "Wedo."and cheers).
Previously to this it has been • great *mime of pleasure
and gratiliadiou to me to feel that the conduct of the
election has been most agreeable and pleasing. When.
ever two petiple meet to contest an important point, we
are liable to allow our feelings to outrun our diaretion,
but it occurred to toy mind that, although I have known
many contested elections in this lorough, I never knew
one on free from unkind expressions or anfinositie. as that
now tenuittated--(cheend. Why the Alderman should
have thought it necessary to cast a parting shaft from his
bow ails,' left the town I don't know. Even if he had
east :monad for his allegations, it would not in my opinion
have lawn wise for hilli to have made them. But still I
believe-1 am certain-he male those insinuations with-
out having any ground for them whatever-(cheers).
Enough of myself. I beg to thank you for the way in
which you have been pleased to respond to the appeals of
my excellent friend, Mr. Rani. lam quite sure you will
agree with me that considering this is the first tune he
has ever hail the opportunity of intireasing a large con-
course of people, that we may look forward ti Into being
no feeble light in the great !louse of ronituons-(cheerA).
The way in which he him come forward hem, proves to us I
that be can :mask, that he can think, and LIMA thought ; '
and I congratulate you, as well a, myself, that we have
successfully pliwal lion in what he (eels, and most justly
(Lehi, to Inc a proud and honourable position -(Cries of
" three cheers for Mr. Joseph Gundry")
Mr. Itat.u. advancing : That WWI What I was just going
to ask you to give-three cheers for Mr. Cundry.
A round of cheers Wan heartily given, and three cheers
for Mrs. I iundry and family.
A Voice from the crowd: Mr. Ralli, what time are you
going toduorrow
Mr. KALI., : I am going to-morrow by the twelve o'clock
train.
% Vona : Thank you, sir, that will do. sir-ffaughter).
Si, 'taw : Three cheers for the Mayor for the impartial
,Nay which he has conducted this election-ft:beers
amenhaalv, and • Voice : "I wish he was a killed, sin")
The MAI.= (Mr. C. Tucker), here mune to the window,
and said; Follow Townspeople,-1 have now thank you
for having a...ducted - for having stood this election no
nani.teniperedis :and good naturally. All the little jokes
about inconsisteney and so forth we don't think anything
more of, as they are pasL Let liyegottes lie I.ye.gones
-(-beer.). Certain things have leen said in a printed
hill retlecting upon nay character. I don't value them •
moment -(cheend. lam quite sure I have acted impar-
tially -(renewed cheering). I have shown na fear or
favour-CI Vita: "We believe it"). And I believe never
VIM there an election conducted with more regularity and
good nature than tLis one-(cheers antl a Voice: We I
are e gto pull Mr. Rai out to-morrow, sir ;" laughter). I
I believe y“L, have chosen a gentleman who will he an
honour to this town as your representative, and I believe I
it may be the beginning very prohably, of a very 1.44
connection with Its. I be glad if it to-(cheer.). I
am not afraid to express(my opiuiomts uow ; I never did ,
before the election (loud cheers, and at the request of the
)layor, three cheers for the Queen).
Mr. T. IL Elint!NUS. %tapping forward: And three
(hewn' for the Prince and Princess of Wale.-(cheers). and
three cheers for the Duke aunt troche). of Edinburgh
(loud cheers).
Mr. J. GUNDRY : one more cheer for those kind ladies
alio are around us, and to whom some extent we are
jadebted for the good result of this election (loud cheers
for ladies).
Mr. R. M. LOGGIN here came to the window, and in the
c 0.,. of some very humorous remarks, said,-When I
was at Ike " Star " listening to the speeches there I was
' -t all they said was gold, and that all that was said
. . .

WEYMOUTH,

GUARDIANS OF THE POOR.—Thc following ratepayers
have been nominated as Guardians for Melcoruhe Regis
Mr. W. T. Aylesbury, Mr T. J. A. Buck, Mr. A. Dennis,
Mr. T. Dodson, Mr. J. Lundie, Mr. .1. T. Fitt, Mr. J.
Talbot, Mr. R. Thomas, and Mr. S. Webb. As only three
can be elected, of course there must he a contest. In the
other parishes there is no opposition, except in Chickerel,
where Mr. John Laver, Mr. Charles Itashleigh, and Capt.
Richard K G. &Bon, are nominated for the one seat.
The following have been nominated :—Ablmtsbury, James
White, sen. Henry Boatswain : Itincomhe, Percival Cake
Broadway, It. Luckhani : Dockland Ripers, Tmn Gale ;
Chickerel, John Laver, Chailes Rashleigh, Richard Edward
Gore Mellon I Fleet, Jasper Marsh ; Langton Herring, John
Marsh, jun. ; Melcombe Regis, Roland Thomas, John A.
Talbot, Thomas John Avery Buck, Alfred Dennis,
John Thomas l'itt, Samuel Webb. William Thomas Aylas.
hum John 'Auntie, Thomas lbslsonlOstnington, William
Chilcott • Owennoigne, Thomas Masters Portesham,
Thomas kellaway ; Portland, Edward I'mace. Richanl
keno ; Preston. Ilenry Pope ; Itadipole, Charles Jesty ;
Upway, John Mayo; Weymouth,
H John oppus Devenish,
John Groves ; Wyke Itegis. i'Alwin Charles Seaman.

PORTLAND.
THE I:UNTIE:TED SEAT AT THE I4XAI. !loam:l.—Although
the vigilante were satisfied of having obtained a vitt ry in the
affair of the 4/co worm's,b, tiny seem a long time taking
further facia m onler to reap the fruits f victory. Mr
Andrews Ism not yet been hestalloi in the seat It the Board.
and Mr who has pmily recovered from his illness
expresses his arm determination to defend his simt at every I
step.
GUARDIANS.—The out-going guardians, Mr. IL lAno and
Mr L. rearce, were sontoi l iatml in %Ire Mitchell to verve again.
She vigilants put up Mr It. t•criven, Junr., and Sir Thomas
Comben. coal merchant, and made certain 11 tieing able to
awry at least the first. But the nominator, who Wahl to have
carried in the nominal' la very ober to the limit allvwcd by
law, stated the qualineation as "owner." Instead of " rate-
payers," and this made the nomination void. The vigilante
are naturally dim...1..1140t at diamvering that the noniinator's
law was not perfect: but they mac try again next year.
ANOTIIF.a CONTIcT Porter, 53 years old,
who had been sentenced to five years' penal servitude for
night poaching, died at the Convict Establishment, on
Monday morning. Mr. R. N. heard attended and held
the inquest. The jury were :—Measrs. Thomas Green (fore-
man), irhornas Fox, Robert Forme. Abel Att wool', F. P.
Marwood, W. 1.. Pearce, W. Kew!. W. Andrews. A.
Stevens. W. Singleton, if. Pitt, and Robert White. The
body was wasted almoAt to a skeleton. The evidence was
that deceased suffered from yellow jaundice, and general
disorder of the liver, and a verdict to the effect that he
died from the Same WSW returned.
, IfEitslNG SumETT MEETIS6.—The annual tea.meeting
In connection with the " Wakehain Wesleyan and General
Wading Society "—(what long names little clubs ‘set on the
Ilill 'y was held In Wakeham schoolroom on Raster Tuesday
After tea the Rev. S. W. Sean' daavered a lecture on "The
Twin staters, Jesuitism and hittudirm." Mr licard Is a "nod
lecturer and his audience sere much plesesal. A meeting of
another Wesleyan society was to be hell tui Wednesday, when,
as the Rev. Mr. Richardson, and other Liters and friends
were to speak, and a mouser of pieces of music were to be
perfumed, it must be se, iloaledigol that abUlidaliCV of enter-
taimuciit was promised to the friends.

MILNE ABBAS.
CONGRZGATIONAL I -On Sunday last. the
organist being unable to attend. the choir sang unaccom•
panied, and gave great satisfaction to the congregation
through the service, which was concluded with that
beautiful hymn "Jerusalem the golden." (treat credit
Ii due to their organist for Ms instruction to them during
the evenings of the past winter.

TRE DORSET COUNTY EXPRESS AND AGRICULTURAL GAZETTE, TUESDAY, APRIL 6, 1875.

HAY AND STRAW.

WHITECHAPEL Tusanatr.—The market, being
well supplied with all classes of fodder, was rather
dull, and prices were hardly so finn.
(Per Load of 36 True.)
Fine tleadotv Hoy .• • • No to 118 e.
Inferior Ditto.. • • • •
Straw 666. to 760.
.• .. 3•, to 40s.
Prime old Clover .. .• .. 100 e. to in,.
Inferior Ditto • • .. 156 e• to N..