The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1875-03-30 00:00:00

THE DORSET COUNTY EXPRESS AND AGRICULTURAL GAZETTE, TUESDAY, MARCH 30, 1875.

BILII3POILT ELF/o'l'loN.
el! ?mufti creed, and several questions were asked.
been given to Bills of reader use. However, our point Mr. Rs -------------------
that it would be brought forward again In 1875, but so far
was gaineol. In with, rawing the Rill it warn intimated hi ..1-1.1 again tendered himself to be catechised as t° the Act, and had lever suffered any inconvenience, and aspire to represent you In the House of Commons, shall I
FIRST Al/I)RESS OF MR. P. RALLI To God forbid that she should ever know anything of • come down here and ask lot "Will you give Inc your
TILE ELECTORS OF BRIDPORT. no mention of it has been made. Therefore, I - acnY IT Mr. Kehl.
consider, Questioned whether he would vote for Women's fering—taPPlause.) (A. voice : When are you
subject in which so many women of the day were inter- voter and shall my worthy Ppm eat, Mr. Ralli, repeat
that last year the Liberal Oppoeition did good service 8 tf
urn that subject, In the present year the first measure 'irage.
canvassing?) He was not going to canvass at all; he had say that now "the schoolniader is abroad " every man
goiolf the same question day after dais sand hour after hour? I
Mr. RALLI said he regretted very much to appear o the Conservative Government to which they attached rude to the lashes, lout he ocoula not
On Tneelay last, Mr. P. Rah the Liberal candi- should carefully weigh and Mho for himself as to who he
mportance was the Re ' Asked wheth • t 1.
date for the boringh of Rem port, miiiceaecd the Kf_'-wit
.1
.. . . gunental Exchatwes Bill h I.lpromise to vote for it. no desire to kiss the electors wives and babies while the
whether lie woulol vote against it, he replied that men were at work,isto that all who wished to see him talus would like to vote for as his reprosentative —(applauee
1 hat is • subject in which I take great •te " • eo it not feel strongly ' cocoa and do go :he wanted their free and independent
ral men you can find with amstituency f a window at the Bull Rota. The matter of principle and as a 'in rest, both as a and either for or against the proposal, lam one of the o t Ilse he thou • rt—(l 41 dVoice: Habout e"4 a -- • raldi l' Coati •
mutton of de tit was a matter on which he should not suppo aue ter. an cheers). (A ow respect to a 1113.11's giving his tote—not Labe po ia) 1: • ann. 1111 l •sel wae one o'clock, and about that how eider it very "hard lines " tha;,-a,l tail. I con- vote at all. the Bankruptcy Law's?) They were a disgrace to the sneaking, you know, but literal minded in is matter.
vantage' should be given a very large number of pervious quickly woienibled in to famous possessing money over those who 010 Mr. Item then inquired why as he WM Ar•AiOn4 for the countre, and wanted remedying. A man became bank- the next ming after I arrived at Bridp3rt, I took an
the street opposite the hotel to hear the tinst speech in that view, I felt that the Bill whit not, anti benefits 0 1 the Endowed Schools to be extended to the rurt, for nit/tale: he had previously settled many opportunity of seeing neatly all the men who are
of the hon. candidate. The pros,,linge throngh,,,,t simply as one to citable
officer.
to
exam:l,. afprpeao ring people geoierally, he would not appropriate in the same thousands a year on his wife, and had therefore that sum employed with us, and to my to them this: "Use your
were met orderly. Mr. Ralli was Hootensel ts i with the regiment to another loy payment, WAS really foundediora way the larger endowments of the Church of England left by which he could continue to he a gentleman- A own view. V.lO for the. best inan ; vote for the man whom
waviig principle, beCAU a Mr. It ill ' omPandirslY Pier lean owed a hundred or two—in his you conscientiously 0 best man to retire-
.% .. and he considered the question of dims- c . . believe to be the _ . .
utmost attention, and cheered at salient points in his excha from
lige a regiment who •
MI it enabled the wealthy man to tat ' . olphinent so enormous and so revolutionary d death " that he case at meant too often poverty, the prison, ansent you. I won't for one momeat ask you which way
addrose. Ile 'spoke with anuoillerable fluency, and to him. while the i.s. ditty might be irksome should l poorer ollisaJr had no such • ie sorry to see it brought forward. --OPPlanose) (A Voice: Mow about the Permissive Bill?) you are going to vote. If I happen to know that you are
Witted to create a very favourable impreseion. No doubt the passing of such a h oportunity. l'ressed that it was Cirry'ag out the same principle, Mr. Pernovesive nonsense, God's good gifts Were sent for them voting quite the reverse of what my feeling is I shoubl
Mumbled in the room with him were an influential body . monied. officers, but I think whennielauth was
pleasant to RALLI intilnated that at the present time he did consider to entoY—(eheers, and a voice: ' Permit Me to thank . respect you quite as much as if you voted for me "
of supporters. Capt. Ilayter(M.P. for Bath) Mr. J. Gundry, protemion he should lie will' a man enters into any disestablisliment • practical question, you.") lie did not require any thanks; they owed him (cheers) Gentlemen, I say the same to you now, and I
B. P. t lundry, Mr. J. I'. F. Gundry, Mr. J. Williams, Mr. 1 the sweet, and fulfil whatever willing
to take the bitter with Household Suffrage in counties was the next topic cog- none as yet • they did not he,.,,, what he had done, as he ' week! only add. to those who may vote against me,—
Mr.W.Swain, Mr. J. P. Suttill, Dr. Symes, Mr. T. 11. Eslinunole, i is
taloPesnse). In the navy, in the duty devolves upon him— gested, and Mr. Rugs' said that as the last Reform Bill was not an ildermaii_amtghteo. lie honed they would . perhaps the ;day will come when you will vote the other
Mr. l'. Eamunds, Mr. 11. F.. 110=44, Mr. A. Reynolds, proftuisona there is nor:on h e seed service, and in other was pawed so recently as 1807, if the question of extension return him at the head of the ime on Wednesday next, ' way - (applause). As I have told you this election is an
Mr. A. E. Banister, Mr. J. T. Stephens, Mr. H. Howell, latent afforded; and I c facility of exchange on pay- to the counties were brought forward nose he should not as he believed they would; it elected, he should cone to impoillant event for you. I intend to give you the oppor-
Mr. E. Cox, Rev. F.. W. May, Rev. F. J. Austin, Mr. would ever have pro not believe that any one be in favour of it. And further, he reminaed them that live amongst theiu, as he promised. In conclusion, he , tunity sof recording your votes. And let me say, as a
Nantee, Mr. E. Leggin, Mr. G. B. Kwens, Mr. W. L. attained in the • such a system had not purchase it involved redistribution, which would extinguish small . reiterated that he meant to go to the poll. They would ' past Returning Officer for the city of London last year,
Matthews, Mr. W. Vickery, Mr. Gainers, Mr. W. Knight, hear). When it was abolishedlast few years—(hear, boroughs such as Bridport. ' see him and hear him till Tuesday night, when they would when I had the conduct of the election for the city of
Mr. SWatfield, Mr. F. W. (lunstry, and Mr. N. M. Loggia nation believed il h
e army until the
. . the great body of the As. to the Burials Bill, he replied that he was asked his ; not. see him again till the poll was
.over, as he had no o Lonolon—when I had the conduct of the election for the
(agents of Mr. Rani), ste., be. an °Pal it was put away for ever— opinion of it yesterday but doi not then answer. It desire to ineueme them by any unfair ineuts.—The pro- ' county of Middlesex —that you need not fear that it still
(alildause)—anol I cannot help thinking ' ' ' thought,after bal cin ceexlings were rather uoisy at intervals during the two
Mr. .I. Ottsittal commenced the proceedings, speaking bit of the odd leaven which
first suggested the idea of I he might he in favour of it ; hours Mr. Norfolk w, ep,Akiug and he must have been . tune have that feeling but let me ease your minols &luta the arguments on uth sides, .
as folloiws:—Electors of Briolport,- -As lam sorry to say 1 regimental exchanges—(hear he may count myself now ,wie ,if the oldest amongst you. I I Lion came to the fore, many SO.Again the Oppoei- but, he must say that he had net COMO4 er .I ed the matter rather t tl- ' ' U If had ' blame ul
spent a le close with his exer one e it. It may he very well, and Ido not ame a it.
non onnciple awl others fully, and would prefer not giving • definite reply just intended to visit the Working Men's Institute afterwards
, tactician in the least—it may be very good tactics to instil
feel great plenum in having the opportunity of intro- ' because they objected to t/ • *le PTOPOsai in Heel!. I then. If the gentleman asking it would repeat it when and deliver an address, but this Was contrary to the rules . into your minds as working men that which ever war
timing to you me friend, Mr. Ralik Who has gene here will leave to military men to discuss the technical he called upon hint he would answer him, and it might of the Association, and he did not therefore do so. At , your vote is recorded it will be known. I tell you unhesi-
with the hope and the wish that you may see fit to select details, and only express my aversion from the then be published.' the Greyhound Hotel he was subsequently joined by 1 tatongly that it is not es I tell you that the Returning
him as the member for the borough of Brelport I should principle sof that Bill. The Government succeeded in This cloud the questioning. manv electors, when be more fully enunciated his views Officer, who I feel sure is a man of sound principle, a plan
be wanting in respect to my own feelings, and lam time pawing the measure by their powerful majority, lout I Mr. itALLI thanked then) once more for their kind on many subjects, of integrity. • man who will mot look on the use able or
to those which fill your breasts, were 1 not to advert to think that (owing to the Persistent and united opposition reception and attention to his remarks, and asked them to Alderman sir Charles Whetham arrived in Bridport by on the other—he will to his duty faithfully- (hear, hear).
the last time when 1 had the honour of addressing you offered to it loy the Liberal party. the result will be to give their votes early on the polling day in his favour, so the 6.30 train on Wednesday evening. He was met at the The returning officer, the Mayor of this borough, will from this house. It Was the last occasion when our ensure that its provisions are carried into effect with that he might return to 'London the member for Bridport. railway station by his son, Mr. W. T. Whetham, and keep each of your votes secret; none of your votes will be
respected member, Mr. Mitchell, and his then recently caution and in a fair spirit, and that the Conservative He was hopeful of the result of the election, but, as waited through the town to the residence of his brother, known except to yourselves. Immediately the ballot
married wife, came to Itridport for the purpose of his party will not attempt to make this measure the thin end Colonel Hayter said, they must all pull together, avoid. jar. S. W. Whetham, in South-street, accompanied le' a papers and the counterfoils of the ballot papers are
being returned again ae your tueinber. We little thought of the wedge to re-introduce the purchase system—(hear, ins over-confidence, and all doing their best. Ile should demonstrative crowd. It now seemed certain that there finished, he will do his duty, Al I had the honour of doing
that would he the last time we should have the pleasure bear). Another point to which I have alluded in my spare no effort himself, he trusted they would all support would be a contest. last year, by sealing up those documents and sending
awl the privilege of seeing him here, and of hearing the attires is the Judicature Bill, to reform the courts of law him, and that he should have the honour of representing During Wednesday evening Mr. J. Foster's bend Played them to Somerset House ; and no man ever dare touch
wonls of one who for upwards of 10 gear* has uninter- mud alulish the appeal to the House of Lords, because of Bridport in the House of Parhainent—(appleuse). a selection of music in front of the Bull Hotel in a very them—(hear, hear). To show you how closely those papers
rujotedly represented this rough;lxo and who, I believe I the delay it involves and block of businus that follows. After more cheering the assembly euickly dispersed. pleasing manner, and we must congratulate the bondsmen are afterwards kept I may tell you that in that bag last
am correct in saying, at every contacted election he has and transfer that appeal to another court. That Bill Before leaving the room, Mr. (tall' expressed to those on the improvement made in their playing Since we last year which I sealed up I had a book which I set great
stool here was returned at the heel of the poll. Little passed the Howse of Lords once, but in 1875 a private who luta gathered there to his support, his heartfelt heard them, value upon; and front that day to this, hard as I have
slid we think then—little did I think that the next tine eausu was got up by a gentleman not living far from Me thanks for their kindness, and unwed them that whether On Thursday morning, just before nine o'clock, Mr. tried to get at it, I have not been able—(bear, hear, and
I should have the pleasure and honour of &damming you, in I•onolon, and the remit of tne meeting at his house WU elected or net—though he hoped and believed with their Norfolk was again at the Greyhound Hotel window, bravo). Well now, gentlemen, let us look upon politics.
It would be my painful duty to do so because of the death • threat to reject the Bill; and that so scared the Govern' good help he should lie—he should ever retain the liveliest according to promise, but he was so hoarse from his este- You know lam here to discuss the various points which
of him whom we all so much respected awl esteemed. inent that they withdrew it—llaughter, and hear, hear/. emote of their kinanese towards him. These remarks bons of the previous night that he did little more but say may arise in the House of Commons. (A voice: What
Immediately on the receipt of the intelligence of One .of the ',Milder. wrote • pamphlet, but as he did not were very cordially received by the company. he should go to the poll, and promised to speak again at about the Income-tax I) What about the Income-tax I
his at demise, it became the duty of those who slim it? will wit mention his !taw, although he fills one In the afternoon Mr. Ralli was busy canvassing, &mom- half-aat one o'clock. Ile attended Divine service at St. Well, let us deal with that at once. I like to pick up a
usually take the lead in thia town in political matters, of the liiglie.st offices and has an inileortalit Place in the paniel by Mr. F. W. Gundry and Mr. N. M. Leggin, and Mary's Church, and subsequently was driven to the thing directly ; thy is our way in London—(lues., hear,
to lit 4, .. what steps it Was necessary to take in ruler House of hunk ,ml
, l .of the Oppositionwashe tauntingly it W the general opinion that his triumphant election herbour in an open carriage, displaying the bills contain- and a laugh). The Income-tax, in my opinion, so long 44
to fill the position which Mr. Mitchell had so long and so said that oto sure as a fisli swimming through the water, is a certainty. ing his various addresses. At intervals throughout the it is kept at a isenny, or at the outside twopence in the
I
worthily oeselpied. Naturally, our first recourse was to and so Mire 4.4 a bird flying through the air, is steered . day, from nine o'clock in the morning till tenet night, he pound, should be mto maintained, so as keep the machinery
that old and tned friend who at one tiine had the privilege its tail, so certain is any Liberal Government steered Iby
ov * B the 610 od M.P. for addressed the elector* from the window on every available in existenx. And for this reason: It would be one of the
By e .. p.m. train Mr. K. D. II gson. , . . opportunity, and when not so engaged perambulated the finest taxes in case of war, and I should, intact, look upon
think 1 can return the compil-
e( sitting side by side with Mr. Mitchell in the Commoons its Radical tail. But I
eh .
Bristol arrived, and there was • great company of fnends streets distributing his handbills. it as a war-tax— (hear, hear). I should much object to its;
Home el Parliament a* the colleague of our old and went and say front what has taken place respecting the
to meet him. The horses were taken from the carriage,
lamented (Fiona —I refer to Mr. Kirkman D. Hodgson— Juolica.tur: Bill that so sure as a bird flying through the Sir Charles Whethain visited man f the voters during being done away with altogether; for if you once allow
y o e vo
rope.s were attached, and aloont 50 men drew the open the day, but did not solicit their support, merelyannounc- that machinery to drop the expenses to the country would
(hear bear). We Rut ourselves atom, into con tttttt nicetien air, au jib o.sure
.044 I 11111 l g through le water as a fish swin ' tl '
carriage containing I.llr. Holuon, Mr. Rani. ;tr. N. IC
certain will the wesent Tor Covern- ing that he Intended to coolest the seat. It was generally he enormous. Keep it just floating; never use it except
with him, and it is I am happy to say
w ith his
(id?
'in-
sth'lrei
y its
donilts? lie t shall. I steered I:y their Leggin, and Captain Ilayter to the Bull Hotel amidst the
~ considered that his chances of success were small, although in cases of war or difficulty —(applause)—and when you
currence ant aavice, as well as with the pleaeure which anent if they hook u very hto
''e in ado / plaudita of the large assemblage. On alighting "r• there were those who thought otherwise. Solna little want alum, sum of money. then is the time to say we
the short acquaintance we have been able to f.orin with Tory tail—flaughter. awl hear, ear). In y
losigson was again vociferously cheered, and he entered t each
ol tds several mottle I
our friend Mr. Mali has awakenesk that has enablea an sa' there
to
were q • ns could not allude to in ' ... amusement was occasioned about mid-day by two cages must increase the Incemetax, and you and I must
the carriage, and standing in it said that, although he die containing cocks being put out from an upstair window of bear our proportion. And where is the Englishman that
induced us to enlist his services as a candidate for the that, and Coen' will now briefly advert. One is the
t intend making a speech that night, he could not • d ll' h use in West-street. f these was a small would not do it for the defence of this country?— (hear,
f education I myself strongly, earnestly, and no ng . .. . —•.t • we ing- c 0... one. c.0.._ .. . __ _
~ . . . . . .
honour of representing you in Parliament—(applause). oiubject.o . . . . , _
•• • .-• refrain from at once extreme.
.eig me pleasure he lei in him-din „.' -' - delight- ' '
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It was fortunate that' we were enabled to i:eCare the
advice and aid of Mr. Hodzson, a gentleman greatly
esteemed here and in the wider sphere of London life,
and one who could without any iliflieulty put us into com-
munication with a fitting and eligible candidate for your
suffrages. It is not toy duty, and lam sure it would not
be your pleasure, that I should detain you long on this
occasion. la-cause Mr. Kalil himself will declare before you
his principles SO as to enable iou to judge whether he is—
ms I believe him to be—a fit and proper person to receive
your support and confidence. Therefore, it would be wast-
ing your time were I to speak at any length on topics upon
which it is more fitting he should enlarge. There is only
one more point to which I desire to allude. and that in a
very tew words. You have no doubt before this heard
that the religious persuasion of Mr. Rai is different
from that of the inhabitants of Briiiport lint I think it
is well that I should remind you—when I feel sure you
will think the same as I do on the point—that we may
safely entrust our political interests to a member of a
religious persuasion such as that to which our good and
gritelOW, Sovereign has not feared to entrust the happiness
iff one of her cherished sons —(hear, hear). Having said
se much, I will now leave Mr. Kalil to address you him-
self. I am sure that be will speak plainly and fully
respecting his political opinions, and, believing that they
are those held by the majority of this constituency. I hope
that be will hi n returnti) triumphantly as your rep'

fervently desire to see education spread_ through tth • - -•--
country, Lod that by some means or other every child again visiting the town of Bridport, mid seeing the faces
should lie taught to read, write, and count-{bear, hear), of those who "sere known to him during his connection
By whatever means these objects can be brought about, I with the town. To-morrow they would have an oppor•
shall certainly be in favour of them, and I regard with tunity of hearing him speak, and, therefore, he should
much satisfaction the Elementary Education Act of 14170. now content himself with thanking them for the hearti•
AA to the celebrated 25th clause which Pa 1410.1 at the time nese of his reception-(applause).
It transpired that Mr. Norfolk had by some means got
without special attention, because I suppose it waa not
thought what heert•burnings and soreneas it would occasion, delayed on his journey, and that was the reason of his
1 must toy that I consider the object of education Is so lin- nen-appearance at the meeting announced
portant 'lid ought to lie conducted with so much calmness At ten °clock a considerable concourse assembled at the
and good-will to one another that I shall be perfectly willing railway station, as it was said that Mr. Alexander Baird
to vote for the abrogation of that clause which has caused so Was mining, and that be would contest the Conservative
much il-feeling- (Applause). But there is another. and • interest. On the arrival of the train Mr. Baird,
gniaterquestion, which however Is not before the country accompanied by his father-in-law (Sir Laurence Palk)
now an will not be I hope for some time to come, but it stepped from • first-class carriage, and their reception was
is a mitter on which I have been asked to give my opinion most enthusiastic_ Sir James Elphinstone's carriage WY
and 1 will do so-1 mean as to the Disestablishment of the waiting, and conveyed Mr. Baird and Sir Lawrence Palk
Char& of England. Although, as I intimated in the earlier to the Greyhound Hotel, amidst much cheering. At the
Greyhound many of the leaders of the Conservative party
part of my speech, I occupy the position of a Noncom.
were assenilded, and from the hustle and manifestations
form 4 in England, I should be very sorry indeed to see
the iisestablishinent of the English Church -(applause) - of business, it seemed certain that something important
was anticipated. It was said Mr. Baird's ash real would
for I consider that it haa done a great deal of good and is
so closely intertwined with all our institutions that I think be out in the morning, and that he would speak to the
three who wish to pull it ihiwn do not consider electors during the day. At eleven o'clock another
all the con-
carriage drove up to the Greyhound Hotel, and out stepped
seitences which would be likely to follow, and that some
Mr. Norfolk, who had come by road from Dorchester.
of mein might be very different (nun what they anticipate
lie was literally carried by some of the bystanders into
-(sear, hear), Ido not say but that in 10 or 40 years such
thane" nie ' - • • • - - the hotel, but lie seemed tired with lus journey, and
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-fra Ui **man cage, and was lettered "What I was once.
The other was a very large specimen, and in an equally.
large cage, and invited the public to "See what I am now.
Paintings of the same species of bird, bearing the words
"Cock a-doodle-do," were also freely posted at various
publie places, and the attempt to remove them by those
so disposed was violently resisted by others. It was
rumoured that Sir Charles Whetham would address the
electors in the evening, but there was no truth in the
report
Mr. Ralli was busily engaged in canvassing all the day
and it was generally said that the contest would be no
contest at all, but that Mr. Galli would "walk over.
About seven o'clock Mr. Norfolk once more appeared at
the window, and after a little talk, became into the street
and proceeded down West street. He was followed by the
crowd, who shouted " Norfolk for ever," and escorted by
some four or live individuals on either side, he carrying
his hat in his hand, and saluting those whom he met.
After thus parading West Alliiigton, on the return, whilst
in West-street, it was suggested by some that the hon.
gentleman should be put into the river, but this was not
carried into effect., and he was taken in safety to the Grey
hound Hotel. He was very much excited. It was-
now alaut eight o'clock, and Mr. Norfolk again came to
the window, lit his pipe, sat with his legs outside, and
otherwise amused himself and the crowd by sundry obser-
vations. About nine o'clock he again commenced to speak,
when a workio ''',\ll asked the r of the candidate
. . . . .

hear). lam sure that each of you would be _-..xiited to
pay it in case of war ; but long may it be before such a
contingency arrives- fapplause). Mow I will just touch
upon one or two points in Mr. Ralli's address. He tells
YOU what his political principles are; and I find he
goes very lengthily into the position of the navy.
Well, be has been private secretary to Mr. Goschen,
and I dare say he knows every point with respect
to the navy. But you must excuse his saying more
than touching upon the ship Devastation and Peter the
Great. Those are the only two points which he touches
upon with respect to the navy. Hs is bound in honour
from the high position which he holds—which he did bold
rather—to say no mare. But lam not the private
secretary, past or present, of Mr. Goschen. lam a plain
Englishman—one who would like to we the bulwarks, the
good old wooden bulwarks of England, kept up.—(cheers).
I would like to see the British navy holding the proud
position which it ought to hold; and I could say—and
Dome other gentlemen perhaps could say the same—and I
will say unhesitatingly that during the last few years.
when Mr. tioschen was at the head of the Admiralty. the
navy was allowed to go far below what it ought—(hear.
bear, and applause). Aye! and still niore, what did they
do t They paid off men indiscriminately—men who
ought to have been at all events pensioned, if nothing
more: but the Liberal Government went upon the screwing
system" Never mind, reduce everything!" And I may
' - fsct. that if a

represeti
tire in the Commons Hoops of. Parliament - (applause).
Mr. Grose then took Mr. Ralli by the hand and led him
forward saying. " It is now my pleasure to introduce to
you me frond Mr. Ralli"—(applause).
Mr. ki.i.i who was cordially greeted, paid: Gentlemen.
I think I should be wanting in my duty if I began to
speak on general topics without referring to the
sudden and lamented death of Mr. Mitchell, who has
represented Itridport for so many yearn. I cannot help
feeling that I am addressing an assembly containing many
of his pervinal friends. You were all his constituents,
but I feel sure that amongst you there ant many who
were his personal friends—(hear, hear)—who cherished
lidm while alive, and still have a great regard for his
sastmorv—(hear, hear). But, as you know, the laws
under which we live are such that ILA soon an a member
vacates his seat, whether bv being called In a higher
for any other cause, the constitlrry

a s _. may lie effected; no one can ore-see , and ldo
shorUy retired to privacy. All the evening a rumour had
nit say ilistedablishment may never happen, or never conic been gainiag ground that Sir Charles Whetham had
'store the country as a grave question; but at the present
retire•l, lint nothing definite could be ascertained.
moment should such • question he brouldit forward, 1
On Wednesday morning very early Mr. Italli's address
slould vote against it —(hear, hear). I think there has to the electors at the Bull Hotel, and the other speeches
betty been a tendency towanls what I call grandni•itherly
made on the occasion, were published, having been
ligislation, but I consider it c intra.ry to the spirit of the
E specially printed at the office of this paper, and during the hglish people, for we are an independent lot, and like to
morning each elector was supplied with a copy. About
di pretty much as we will. There is one DiU
nine o'clork the town crier announced that Mr. Norfolk
alma whirl. there is seine agitation, that I think would addrievs the electors from the Greyhound Hotel at
cones under the category of grandmotherly legislation— ten punctually.
I refer to the Permissive Itill—llaughterl. There are aAt the time appointed some three or four hundred
nnither of people in favour of it, but I must say that I
persons aasembled in the vicinity of the Greyhound hotel,
&fit like such interference as that would occasion; and
and at the hour fixed Mr. Norfolk stepped to the window.
I think it might be made an instrument of great tyranny,
and said lie should have been with them before but respect
I thould, therefore, vote against such a tueasuie. There
for the memory of the deceased Mr. Mitchell had induced
ye certain other Acts which have been passed, hut I need
him to allow seven clear days frotn his death to elapse
nit name them that partake of the character of rnd-
before he solicited their support
.. Ile had buued hand.
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a working rue,. opinion ....
on the " Velocrpodo" question —he (the speaker) thought
there were very many little evils that wanted remedying.
Mr. Norfolk came into the street took the working man
by the aria, and escorted him to his room, shortly after
which Mr. Jinniver (the working man) came to the window
and attempted to speak, but was unable to do an, some
crying "(so it, Jininver," others "Lie down," sumo
wanted Mr. Norfolk to come forward, others would not
hear him, and there was much pleasantry amongst the
crowd for stone half-hour or so, when Mr. Norfolk exhi-
bited his hat, which wan cut and bruised out of all shape,
and holding it aloft, he exclaimed "This is how I have
been served by the people of Bridport —I will wear the hat
till the poll is over, that all may see how a candidate is
treated in Bridport." Mr. Dollen (landlord of the hotel)
here appeared on the scene, shut tee window, drew down
the blind, Ur. Norfolk did not again appear, and the crowd
dispersed. Mr. Norfolk, however, Wee subsequently joined
. .

tell you, knowing it. as a fact, that if a war at that
moment had been declare) against England, you would
have found at the vari,sis doe yards but very few storee
to supply our ships and lit them out—(hear. how). Now
I s.ay, away with such men as those—(hear, hear). Give
us the men who go upon the name principle as I do, which
is to always have " a shot in the locker.'—(cheers).
The man who has got a shot in the locker has a reserve
to fall hack upon in time of need; he is in the right
position, and he is respected—(hear, hear). His wife is
pleased to see him roue home after his work, or, if he
should be so unfortunate 41 not to be a married man,
his sweetheart will be delighted to see him every day when
he takes her out for • walk —(laughter and applause).
I used to do a little of that in my time here at Itridport
but after leaving ltriolport, I got married in London,instead
of coining down here to seek for • lady. Nevertheless, I
am sure of this, that you are all pleased and delighted to
lino) that I have a b.- - : and I hope that all you
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Immediately hound to choreic a successor so that the
representation of the borough may he continued without
any break. Hader these circumstances I have been
suggested as a fit and proper person to come and solicit
your suffrages. My friensl, Mr. Kirkman Hodgson, 1 may
mentidently say, is of that spinion, and named it to several
gentlemen who take • leading part, as Mr. (binary has
maid, in the political affairs of this borough: ant it is on
their advice and recommendation that I now solicit
your suffrages. Ansi I hope that, though I am
as yet unknown to you, as I may in my
address—that when you have heard an exposition
of iuy political principles, you will In ins the honour of
returning isle its your representative in the Commons
house of Parliament —(hou., hear). Before proceeding to
political principles, it may be well for me to touch upon
one point alluded to by Mr. Gundry. I mean my
religious persuasion. Mr. Gundry has already told you
that I belong to the Greek church. Of that church her
Royal Highness the Duchess of Edinburgh is a member--
es fart of which you are all no doubt perfectly aware :
and / should say that the Greek church differs materially
irom all others on one point, in that it tithes no part
whatever in politics--(hear, hear) hut limits its sphere to
religions matters. In every country where the Greek
form of religion Is established or exists—whether in the
East, in Busses, or in any other country, its members
never meddle with politics in any wav—(hear, hear):
therefore. I think that in giving your votes to me the
subject of religion is in Co way involved. a* my church is
:always neutral in those matters. With regard to political
principles. as I have said in my address. I repeat now, that
they are .4 a Liberal character; ant by Lil weal I mar as well
say my meaning is. that I differ on one site from the Tory
party of wts 't has been staid that has) they been eonsulted
at the creation they would have said things ought to be
left as they were —(laughter), and on the other hand I
differ from the Radical., who are sonietinies anxisine,
thinking good may be done, to upset some iii•stitsitions
merely because they exist, and they wish for something
new—(hear. hear). I am rather in favour of reforming
Institutions, doing the hest we can to remove those nn-
perfections which necessarily exist in institutions which
lave existed so long as those of England. But this
work must be undertaken carefully, carried out with
'moderation, and at such times as it is the declared will of
the nation --(hear, bear). At the present time we of the
Liberal party are treniendonsly "chaffed " about being
such a small leinority of the House of Commons ; and the
last election certainly took many of us by surprise. But
We have a great duty to perform now, when there is no
West sieeation agitatime the country. an.l that is to pee-
since and uphold the glorious victories won during the last
11l .r :in years, and take rare that neither the present
Goverument nor any other reverses those reforms
effected, and those improvements made in the con-
stitution of this country since the Rerun. Act of Prti.
—(applause). The late Liberal Government wore accused
in a special way of three things, and I will refer to each
of them, as they were the heaviest charges alleged against
them. It was said in the first place that they
bad slestroyol the army— that it no longer existed.
doubt, if by an arsuy is meant • million of armed
into ready at the 1111 l menet beck of Parliament, it must
'be admitted we have not got them but, my contention
is that we do not need such a vast force. The great military
powers of the continent, liable to be instantly attacked
themselves and therefore needing to be ready for defence,
are bound to have enormous armies: hot here in happy'
England, surromeled by the sea, and with a mighty lkat,
it is our. to need so greater force than is required for the
protection of our colonies —I nolia especially—and to defend
aur shores against a formica foe—(hear. hear). In England
we have the Volunteers, e body of men who ought
certainly to Ise encouraged In every possible manner,
for they are an organization whirls I have no doubt has
done more to make the name England reinserted during
the last Pi years than almost anything before (hear
hear). It is a wonderful thing to have a tower of that
kind springing ay voluntarily and unpaid, Who. we see
the enormous expense itnsl difficulty with which
nental nstions gathertheir •nnies for the fray--(applans4.
• • mid, it it is all very well to

u otherii-legislation, an. d there has been great feeling
stirred up in the country against them. On one side it is
reposed to extend those Acts all over the country, in-
stead of r ling them, as now, to certain naval and
military stations, and on the other to abrogate them
altogether. I should certainly oppose their extension ;
eel, in view of the strong feeling manifesto' against those
Acts, I would support Sir H. Johnstone when he brings
f irward a motion for repealing them. There is another
Bill now before the Rouse of Commona, introduced by the
;resent Government, which if on due examination I find
to be adequate for the purpose, I shall warmly support if
you return me to the House of Commons—l refer to the
Friendly Societies Bill. I have expressed my objection to
grandmotherly legislation, and I may be told this is of
that character, but I ant of a different opinion. I have
had some small experience and known many comes of
people who have saved out of their wages with difficulty
to join a friendly society in order to make provision for
themselves in old age, but the club has failed, and many
of the unfortunate people are natured either to live on
charity or become dependent men the rates. I think
it is heart-breaking for men or women who have
carefully sieved from their small earnings to put into •
club, and gone on paying year after year, to find when
they are obi that the society is dispersed, or something
happens and the whole concern &Tem to smash. I should,
thereforet heartily support a Bill which would ensure to
the working classes, and all wlirt are provident enough to
save up in the days of their prosperity against times of
adversity, that protection to which they are so much
entitled -Omar, hear?. I have now alluded. I think, to
t of the topics which are at present of public interest.
I neml scarcely say that if you elect me as your represen-
tative. anything which Ls of interest to Bridport, and
anything which you may wish for, will have my earnest,
careful, and full attention—(applause). I believe that the
vMws which! hold and have expressed lie very much in
the same track as those of yoer late tuenilier, and therefore
if vett are good enough to return me you will be acting faith-
fully by those principles which have been representative
of this constituency fur the laid 34 years—(applause.) One
thing I can promise: I would give the whole of my atten-
tion and time to toy duties as your member—(applause4
But, whatever the upshot of this election may be—whether
I sin returned or not—l can scarcely find words to express
my thanks to every one I have hitherto met in Bridport
for the considerate kinilneas and warm-heartedness with
which I have been received, and I also beg to thank you
all for the attention you have given to me while speaking.
I am afraid my oratory is not noich of it, but you have
°plutons plainly, and. u
listened while I have spoken me
I hope, 1114,1 C myself understood. You know that the
election will take place in r very short times, hut I shall
endeavour before that day to make the acquaintance of
every elector in the borough, and I hope that if any mamma
desires to question me on any subject he will do ao, and
that if I do not answer fully snd to his satisfaction atone.
he will give tue the opportuLity of doing 60 when I call
upon him. I am now ready to answer any questions put
to me. I will hear them all, take notes of the same, and
then answer altogether. After a pause, Mr. Ralli con-
cluded - I have declared to yin my political creed—it is I
may sny w Moderate Literal creed, 'Lich as has been repre-
wilted for Bristport during the hat :14 years and I hope
ou will see tit to give we yier votes, and thus continue
the Liberal traditions AA houourably and ably maintained
by your late representative- (applause). My friend. col,
lfayter, the senior member for Bath, after two contested
elections in 11473 and one in 11t71. who fought an up-hill
battle and at last carried the seat, will now Mamas you.
Our mutual friend Mr. K. D. Hodgson will arrive this
evening, and Mt. Morley, M I'. for Bristol, had intended
to be present, but he is absent on aceount of a had cold,
though he hopes to be here pn Thurieiay or Saturday. and
you will then we him said bear him. (The hon. candidate
retired I applause).
At the sugaestion of Mr. J. 7. Stephens three cheers
were given for Mr. Ralli.
Colonel 11.41 TER sail: Electors of Bridport, I have been
asked as the senior member for the largest constituency
in your neighbouring county, to say a few words on this
o.,asion of the candidature of my esinetned and respected
' Mr. Italli. I think I hear in those cheers which

bills and circulars, so that meet of the electors knew his
opinion on many of the leading questions of the day. In the
course of a speech which lasted about three quarters of an
hour Mr. Norfolk advocated courts of arbitration, removal
of all disabilities of women. financial reform association,
removing anomalies in electoral system, household suff-
rage in counties, ultimately proportional representation,
revisal of assessment.' for house duty, repeal of income
and malt taxes, and Railway Passenger and Brewers'
License duties, "Pin/seal, Labour Representation
League, bailable offences and lunacy law reform. Sunday
rest, convent inspection,
_trades' unions, Charity organisa-
tion and Provident Knowledge Societies, National
Chamber of Trade. stc., &c. The speaker was listened to
with attention throughout.
At half-past twelve o'clock Mr. Baird left the town by
train, and it was said be hail given up all thought of
contesting the seat, as Sir Charles Whetham still deter-
mined to be a candidate. About dinner time it was
stated that a telegram had been received, announcing
that Sir Charles Whetham had left London and would he
in Britlport at 11.11 in the evening, so that all the previous
rtunours relative to his retirement must have been without
foundation.
At one o'clock Mr. K. D. Hodgson was announced to
address the electors, and an immense concourse of persons
assembled in the vicinity of the Bull Hotel. In the room
with Mr. Hodgson were Mr. Rani, Captain Rioter, Mr.
.1. Gundry, Mr. 11. P. Gundry, Mr. .1. P. F. Gundry, Mr.
T. Colfax, Mr. W. Collor., Mr. W. Swain, Mr. G. B.
Ewen., Mr. Nantes, Mr. Rene., Mr. Hounsell, Dr. Jefford,
Mr. J. T. Stephens, Mr. H. Howell, Mr. A. Reynolds, Mr.
T. Rails, Mr. C. Edmunds. Mr. Damers, Rev. F. .1.
Austin, Rev. J. B. Charles, Mr. F. W. GundrY.
Mr. N. M. Loughs, and many others. Mr. Hodgson was
received with great cheering, and addressed those
assembled a.. "my dear old friends." Ile spoke of the
regret with which his connection with Bridport was broken
when one member was taken from the bor nigh, and then
passed on to speak in recommendation of Mr. Bali as
possessing .(00.1 Liberal principles, and promising to become
• most useful member of Parliament. Who were his
opponents? Mr Baird had been there, but had wisely
departed. Then there was Mr. Norfolk, who described
himself a Conservative Churchman, but if the opinions
enunciated in his speech were carried out thtre would not
bee Churchman or a Conservative in the kingdom at the
end of ten years—(laughter and applause). Then they
had a respected Knight coming, so it was said. He had
read the address issued by him backwards and forwards,
and topsy.turvy, but could make nothing of it. The worthy
Alderman did not tell them his principles, but chiefly
that he was a small boy once—which watt not uncommon,.
that he went to London—as had done many others, and
following in the steps of Whittington, WU looking to be
Lord Mayor of London. That was all very well for Sir
Charles, hut the people of Bridport wanted a gentleman
to represent their interests in Parliament, and such •
candidate they found in Mr. Ralll—(applaueet He urged
them to lie true b. the Liberal cause and contrasted the
' valuable legislation of the late Liberal Government with
that effected by the Tories. In conclusion he expressed
the pleasure it afforded him to see so many of his old
friends' faces again.
Captain HAVTER made a few remarks on the leave-
taking of the young man from Scotland, and on the con-
tinued absence ,if Sir Charles,
Mr. Halt.?, who was loudly called for, stepped forward.
He thanked them for the kind reception he had received,
hoped that as their acquaintances improved their kind
feelings would also increase, and that next Wednesday
they would return him as their member—(applause).
Clheers were then given for Mr. Hodgson, Mr. Balls, and
Captain Ilayter, and Mr. Hodgson having acknowledged
the compliment, the proceedings terminated.
Just before two o'clock the writ was "cried" by Mr.
Tom Taylor.
On Wednesday evening, at six o'clock, Mr. Norfolk
again addressed the electors, from the window of the Grey-
holm) Hotel. There was a large concourse of persons
aasembleL On coming to the window be exhibited a
poster containing his address, shed in red ink, saying,
The red flag is hoisted in P• ` and T.)U won't see it

+van-101K, nowever, wee subsequently jois-
in the market room of the hotel by many voters and others
but he was not treated in a very gentlemanly manner,
ego and other missiles being thrown at him ; in fact,
the proceedings were rather uoisy, and party feeling ran
high.
During the evening Mr. Foster's bald again played in front
of the Liberal quarters, and a large number of persons
&mumbled in the vicinity. Sir Charles Whetliam was
observed in the street about eight o'clock, and was
followed through West-street and South-street, to where
he is staying, amidst alternate cheering, imitations of the
crowing of cocks, dc. It was generally understood that
Sir Charles would address the electors at one o'clock on
Saturday.
On Good Friday morning Mr. Willi attended Divine
service at Allingtou church, and Sir Charles Whetharn
at St. Mary's church; soslco did Mr. Norfolk, who walked
from the Greyhound Hotel to the church bare-headed,
with • prayer-book under his arm. On his return, after
the service, lie was the observed of all observers, as he
boldly waleed in the middle of the road without • cover-
ing to his bead. No doubt those who so wilfully destroyed
his hat thought it good fun. but it is certainly carrying •
juke too far ; and it was said the guilty parties were known,
and would be prosecuted by Mr. Norfolk. lie has
certainly done nothing since he has been in the
town to merit such treaUuent, but he has caused much
amusement by his eccentricities. During the afternoon of
Good Friday Mr. Norfolk peranibulated the streets,
smoking a cigar, saluting those be met, and apparently
quite comfortable, notwithstanding he was without a hat.
The borough of Bridport has from time to time been
appealed to by candidates who have made their mark both
in and out of the House of e0.111110[14. At the hind general
election which succeeded the passing of the Reform Act of
Bridport returned the late Lord Ai:2May as the
colleague of Mr. Henry Warburton. In KA' however,
Lord &guilty was compelled to give May to Mr. Horace
Twee ; but at • lye election eleven years afterwards Lord
Hominy was successful in unseating Mr. Baillie Cochrane,
the present member for the Isle of %Vight. In 1.15 g the
late Lord Justice Sir John Bolt was a candidate, but was
defeated. In Inir Mr. Kirkman Hodgson, one of the
sitting members for Bristol, was elected ad Mr. Mitchell's
colleague, retiring when the borough was deprival of one
of its representatives by the Reform Act of 1e67. There
are about 7,51 M inhabitants awl LIAO electors.
Mr. Norfolk said on Thursday evening that he should
make another speech on Good Friday afternoon. but he did
not do so. All day the curious conduct of Mr. Norfolk
was the subject of conversation—it being said be must
certainly be rather singular to go to church and subse-
quently parade the town without • hat.
On Saturday morning Mr. Norfolk again attended
church, and subsequenUy walked about the town without
any hat. At two o'clock he addressed a crowd at the
Market-house, but was not listened to very quietly. It
was announced by posters that Sir Charles Whotham
would address the electors from the Star Hotel, at four
o'clock on Saturday afternoon, and a great concourse of
persons assembled.
In the room with Sir Charles were Mr. S. W. Whatliam,
Mr. %V. T. Win:them, Mr S. Whether's, Mx. A. Whetham,
Mr. H. N. Cox, Mr. F. Good, Capt. Good, Mr. T. N orth-
over. Mr. C. Northover, Mr. Groves, Mr. W. Tucker, Mr.
It. Bridle, iftc.
Sir 01.114LILS spoke as follows :—Ladies and fellow.
townsmen,- I appear here with the greatest of pleasure as
one of the old inhabitants of the borough; but I am sorry
to find that within the last few days some gentlemen have
introduced themselves into this borough who. I think
with one exception, had better have kept away. That
one exception was a gentleman whom I was pleased and
preud to hear had visited the town, which he represented
fur some years—l mean Mr. Kirkman Hodgson. I was
glad to hear that he hal visited his old constituenta. And,
moreover, I may tell you that hail his brother Ireen a can-
didate for the honour of representing you in Parliament I
should not have been found addressing you in thic position
to-day. Al I told his good father.hidaw, bail he been a
candidate I would nut-have opposed him on any ground;
on the contrary I would have given him my support—
(hear, hear). But his good father-in-law said to me—and
. .
bad

f have a happy taus..
have the sanie-(cheers). But return to the subject of
Mr. Ralli's address, The navy I have dealt with. A very
important subject, which I see next, is the Regimental
Exchanges Bill lay worthy opponent says he objects to
that. On what ground does he object ; lam about to tell
you why he should not object But, by and the bye,
whilst I think of that, it just flashes across my mind that
Colonel Ilayter, who came down here to address you, also
objects to the Bill. Well, I don't like to speak without
book, but I believe that to-morrow morning or Monday I
shall have a letter to the effect that when the Russian war
was about to take place Colonel Hayter sold out of the
army-(oh oh 9--because, I suppose, be was one of the
three dames he referred to in his speech the other day-
(loud laughter and applause). Well now, you know, we
are not cowards; but I am sorry if that gettleman really
does belong to that category, either the one, the two, or
three-I tou sorry that my townsmen should bring down
such a man to address you • and it almost shows to me
that those who brought him down may somewhat feel that
they are cowards-(laughter). I tell you I would have no
one to come down with me-I told you so 'sot now--
hut Mr. Ralli's party, if you call it a party, brought down
A. B. and C. to address you. I was in the House of
Commons last Tuesday evening, dining with some forty
members. I should like to have seen some of you there.
-(A Voice: Ido not believe you mean that). My friend
says he does not believe it. Now my answer to that is
" Give me the chance "-(heer, bear, and laughter).
Well now those gentlemen said they were surprised to lind
that such parties were coining down here to Bridport, and
some halfwedosen -Sir So and So and Major So and So
and I 'elonel So and So -wanted to come down to assist me.
I said "No, thank you, nothing of the kind" I wanted
to go down by myself; and I said "I feel sure my fellow-
townsmen will gave me • hearty welcome and will listen to
me with the greatest of pleasure" I think I ant not far
wrong-(no no, and cheers), As to the Regimental
Exchanges Bill, I base not told you why I differ [ruin my
worthy opponent on that Now as I have told you, even
if there is a coward in the army-1 do not'speak positively
that such was the case with a gentleman I have named,
until I have proved it, which I shall be able to do to-morrow
or Monday-but if there is a coward, would you not give
hint the chance of letting a pluckly fellow buy his com-
mission and go out in his stead to defend the country
(no, no).-(4 Vows : We will not have any Greeks here.
-(laughter.)) Let us look at the Bill for • moment My
worthy opponent says he objects to it I differ from him
altogether. Let us suppose there are two of you officers
in the army. The one Is called abroad and the other is
not, Well, suppose the one who is not called abroad
wants to go - I say you ought to give him an
opportunity of making the exchange; he paying the
clifferente-(hear, hear). I would give them the oppon
tunity for several reasons. Lane officer may have been in
the army for • number of years, and he may have • wife
and family, and he may prefer, although perhaps but •
middle-aged man, to remain at borne. Another officer,
being perhaps a younger luau, with no family ties, and
wishing to go abroad -/ say unhesitatingly he ought to
have the opportunity of exchanging with his brother
officer; they settling between them the difference in the
value of the two commissions. That as my feeling upon it.
Well, there is one point in Mr. Rallis speech, via., the
Judicature Bill, in which there is no difference between
us. We then come to the Friendly Societies BilL Now
DO man knows better the Friendly Societies Bill than my-
self, and when I tell you that I am chairman of the
National Provident Institution, which is in effect • friendly
society, with • capital of L3,5)0,000, and an Income of
more than LI,OOO • day, you may depend upon it you may
trust me to look after the intelesta of the Friendly
Societies-(hear, hear, and applause). Well, then, Mr.
Ralli is introduced to you by a respected inhabitant of the
borough of Bndport He was led up to the window like a
gentleman would lead a lady up to be introduced-U
laugh). I should have been delighted had I been present
to see our worthy fellow pariahioner, Mr. Joseph Gundry,
handing up Mr. Belli- (laughter). Well, I need nothing
of that sort-(hear, hear). And then when I find that
respectable gentleman making the speech which he made
in introducing the young gentleman, it really amuses me
somewhat Mr. Joseph Gundry speaks of him in the
. _ . .

_
Then in the second place, they ,
talk of only risjuiring a small army beGlllll.3 we can trust
fee protection to the navy, but the fact is you have
'neglected the navy and let the secure go to the does"—
/laughter). Now I acted for some tithe a. the Private
Secretary of Mr. Goschen, the Fret Lord a the Admiralty
In the late administration ; and during the latter part of
lien, when there was nothing of particular interest stirr-
ing in politics, an article a in one of the Conserv&-
tive quarterlith, Leaded "The state of the British Navy,'
eaying that we had but few ships, and describing most
thin DA likely to sink on the first opportunity, while
the ithesi.ns hail got an ironclad "Peter the Great "
„ready at a fortnight's notice to sail up the Thames, less-
lard the southern parts, and inSist untold ilainaFe upon
But the fact was that the "Peter the Ilreat' is a sister
ship to the "Devestation of On/ OWD diet; 'et, in that
very article it was averred the " Devastation could not
Heat out of Shithead into the Channel, while the sister
ship of the Rusaians could mail from the Baltic to the
Thames and every part of our coset—Daughter and hp-
%dame!). Now I happened to know that at the time the
iietacle apjuhred, and which made everybody begin to feel
" funky on the subject., the iron plates that were to
cover the sides of the "Peter the Great - were then being
.manuf metered in the town of Slietheld, and therefore the
vessel did not at that time practically siat, as an iron-
Glad without ironphites is incomplete and useless—(hear,
1v...). I give you this of many of the things
"7: .

tritriol tlr.
greeted the conclusion of his speech he notes of coming
victory -(aPplause)—and I am glad bethink it will be my
duty when I go back to London to my Itridp .rt has not
fallen away from our glorious Liberal cause —(hear. hear).
I can tell you something more &beta Mr. Rai than he
could say for himself. Ire has for some considerable
period acted as the private secretary to Mr. Goschem the
First Lord of the Admiralty in the late Adininistration,
and that of course gave him initial into naval affairs,
which an interesting to the people of Bridport, He Is
also one of the must hard-working numbers of Avery lam
Board of Guardians in London, and therefore he Is
acquainted with all thotie matters which concern the
welfare and heliumaa a the workitg classes. From his
name it will be gathered that he is igthuately acquainted
with coinnierce, and although be has left commerce to
enter upon a political career, yet I am sure it would be
found in any .piestion of that kind corning before
Parliament that he has not forgottsn the principles
Of the knowledge in which he was broudit up. For many
year, Bridliset has been represented byrommercial men,
and in Mg. Palli you will have a not usworthy successor
of Messrs. M0...be1l and Hodgson-Altar. heart Then
may I ask, who is ant cpponent on this -erasion? From
the whims which has leek iocied I MILO say that at any
rate he is a gentleman whale trumpeter must have died •
very sudden diath—(great laughter). SI Charles Whet-
ham tells you that he has received a crest many distinc-
. ,

_ rift
in Bridports —.a yiu
taken down till next Wegineey "—(applatise). One of
his (the speaker's) bills had stated that notwithstanding
Sir Charles Whetham had been invited by the local Con.
serTatives to become their candidate, he (the speaker)
should not retire front the contest. Now, he found that
Sir Charles had not been so invited, and he (the speaker)
WILA therefore the first in the field, and should go to the
poll, even if 20.0ligg Charles Whethagns came to Bridport
—lent:dense, and interruption). If those who interrupted
would be quiet for a time, they should have their say by
and bye. He was a Conservative and • Churchman to the
backbone, and wished to make the Church of Ingland still
more the church of the people, but to do that the present
clam distinctions must lie done away with, or else there
Could be no unity. Ile had been twitted a good deal
because a Wesleyan minister had gone out with him to
4merica, but he liked the Wesleyans, who were much
attached to the Established Church, and did not desire the
chuselt to It, disestablished—(confusion, and cries of
"Turn him out, referring to • noisy individual in the
crowd). Referring to trades unions, he said the working
men hail a perfect right to combine for their own vet/ac-
tion, but he could not hold with the way in which they
sometimes sought to enforce their views, and the means
they employed for that purpose—(applausek He was in
favour of religious toleration ;having been horn, christened,
confirmed, and married in that church, and (if they did not
disotteiglish it) hoping to be buried by that church, he was
attached r. it, and whilst he claimed

I think it may not be sari—et to my fellow.townsi..-
whom I see around me—" My son-in.law does not wish to
interfere with politics; be will not be a candidate. Go
down to your native town, and I feel certain that the
inhabitants of Bridpurt will pay every respect to you "
(applause). I am quite sure of this, that they will do so—
(hear, hear). A number of members of the House of
Gonunons offered to atx•oinpany toe down here, and my
reply was, "1 aui well known in Brialport." I need no
Samuel Morley • I need no Colonel lisOer—fluar, hear)
I allow, with the greatest of plaunire, that in Mr. Samuel
Morley you have one of the finest Nonconformists that
you can wish to know—(hear, hear)—and I should have
been pleased to have found him here but for One thing,
which I will touch upon presently. I know Mr. Morley
well; I know his high character; I know his principle:
and perhaps his principle is the reason why he has not put
In an apPearapce in this borough. It was announced that
he wax to be here to addmas you. I find that he is not
come down— in consequence of ill health, AS it is stated.
I have a different opinion from that However, here sin
I, your fellow-townsman, and a great pleasure it is to
Me to vect you to-day. You have a most impor-
tant trust in Your bands at this moment. When
I see the faces around nie— when I know that in
the House of Commons at this moment Bridport is not
represented —I say you, the electors of Bridport, have a
most important charge to carry out. You have to make
o offer them-

highest terms—and leVrne tell -yoti that I believe Mr.
Gundry when he utters those words expresses them with
a deep feeling that he is correct But we who stand by
quietly, we who hear and read the various speeches which
are made—and perhaps I, being absent, may read them
more particularly than you do—well, when I refer back to
paper what do I find? Here is the Bridport Mow of
Friday. May 31/th, 1073
Yesterday *Sterna a public meeting. inaugurating the
lirldpirt Branch of the Church Defence Institution was held la
the Drill Hall, Bridport, under the presidency of J. Oundry,
And then I find that when the Chairman takes his place
he begins by saying
" He had been naked VD take the chair at that meeting
because he happened to be the President of the Bridport branch
.4 the Church Defence Inetatut on
And then when, at the close of the proceedings, a vote of
thanks was passed to the chairman —a unanimous vote of
thanks, which I am sure he richly deserved—Mr. Gundry's
reply was
In acknowledging the vote of thanks he did wi with feel-
ings of gratification. Ur Cot had referred to his once saying
that he wss pron.l of the borough of Bridport, and lie not only
laid that, but also that borseuhire Was the best county In
England. The meeting they hal now held made Min more
proud of this neighbourhood than before. .114 he thought it
was a great credit to this portion of the county that it had
taken up Church 'Menne so --- • -lly With all the

said about the navy. When tile change Of Goverumq,t
came last year, and a Conservative Ministry Caine to
'mac, r with a tame majority and at a time when England
was richer than ever before, the Chancellor of the
Exchequer having an actual surplus of six millions
stsalin,,. I and no doubt many others expected that if they
things were so LS4 as they had before mid
re
that tmi o ' •ve rnnsont would speud • tremendous sum of
i
ney to effect an improvement. Bat, instead of that,
'
sonsery aloft Ministry followed in thee Budget pretty
sue
much the cont..: which Mr.. Gladstone had
.itotcated, de-
sktssiproonspan?ao tab)"
mtirano;ototinbaloulhuroy
ovnothiisignctlite.ode siartpibutso.to re
tim
xotkiiim f--Omuilitcri. Now that might be a large sum for
pn.eein individual, but a single ironclad coot L 500,000, so
very small increase on the whole of the
). Another sbarim brought against
the latch n
mr was that they ban bullied the Civil
0 v r—
servioe, made them
.wretched, and their livm a burden to
t • civil servant myself, so I csaset, per-
theist. sexymutt authority : but they look v..7haps. sleek wd very jolly altogether
ha MY --linuaa'""' ) sun, dm present Government
were to
make "ndthanir male] 'happier, but I don't think they
meat difference in them as • body,
have. I can't seeple with which the
And as to the Poet Office the only petohe
have dealt— Y. I think, have
Aig,verutuent "ern! t" 41. ever—(hoir hear and
" llama" more d now let me eurn to
apptaum), So much for the past Otnis
to
be
done in the
,that which is of more interest—what
_future. of course the first object of the Liberal party is
to turu out the present Ministry and get into. Power our-
selves But,&tpieoeist, we can't do that, and weds. not
want to put forward any "blazing PrinelPlm or any
sensational appeals to the country. Our oblec.it rather,
to preserve intact tke great victories won in ta o past .M 7
the Liberal Party. Last year, when the tonzer-
grative Government gmt came into powerj think
they were Umuch ',Welshed la anY rh. and
they began by being exceedingly moderate. The pro-
gramme, as shailowed forth in the Queen" speech of 1574,
could not be found much fault with' but the mission had
not sone very far when they manifested the Ilnitt signs of
t,""`"i.l.srli tendency in their Endowed Schools !NIL
•. Pa'oavl. that measure would have had. very prejudiohil
'atia`t- and have caused more hcert-burningg, soreness,
and disagreeable imbue than could be readily imagined.
But the oppovitiou closed their ranks, and with one
-consent wit themmtvm to resist the measure. They
fought it " tooth and nail" at every stage, and the con-
sequence was Jim the Bill was withdrawn. But it did
the mischief of the time which might hare

_
tions both from the Queen and the city sf Iseidon, but ' therefore Co it, lino ...o perfect
there is one other honour which is to crovri them all, that freedom to be allowed to follow his own convictions, he
I.,,i4;_!nember for his native town of Ptidport —Gough- thought it nothing but right that others should think as
ter). All Can sai is, that if he is so *IT anxious to they deemed fit—(confusion, the speaker remarking it
receive auchiiirlinction from the electors if Bridport, why would be advisable perhaps to sing a hymn: if they
don't he roue uol ask for it f—(laughtet and applause). would let him know what it should be, he should have
Once upon a time thers was a ballot foi the militia in much pleasure in giving it out). If he was returned to
this country, and every body 'stoking exemption had to Parliament, he should endeavour to establish free clubs
sign a paper giving three reason. why be should not be fir the people, that they might be kept away from public
drawn ; and it is reported that ins hathansui gave houses, and he would have those clubs supported by the
his reasons as follows—let he wee old ; 2nl he was lame ratepayers. It was well known that 35 to 10 per cent of '
31.1. he was a coward—hooch laughter)—ani I verily think Mastics because so from too free • use of intoxicating
that one of those misfortunes characteriles Sir Charles drink, and If they went too much to the public house it
Wlltstimm—(renewol laughter). But Mr. Rani does was very likely they would soon have to be sent to a
come dowis here, and take the bull by the horns, or lunatic asylum. He should also go in for the repeal of
be would not be. appearing at this witdow giving • the Brewers' lArense—(applause, confusion. and • Voice :
clear exposition of Lis political creed and inviting "Wouldn't you like to be a brewer ti He should hare
any of you to questiou his.—(anPlauss). I will only no objection to be a brewer under sores cireumstiutces. A
touch on two political topics, end i ask you to working man with lyis, a week and 15 children to support,
take them as sample. of Tory legidatiors I have just could not keep up a public homes and a private house too
come down from the House of Commons, where for the —(Voices "Why don't you lodge at • private house r
:act month we have been lighting desperately against the and "You said today you were going to have some
(hiveieinent Regimental Exchanges Bill. I moved the porter.") He was about to have some more ".stout"
rejection a the measure and also two important amend- directly. lie did not mean to say that public houses
ments, but we %see beaten by the Tory majority. Yet I were not in some instances necessary ; the respectable
am sure that the general feeling of the nation is against landlord did not encourage drunkenness it was only a few
the return to the purchase system, end of allowing wealthy disreputable individuals that did tl;at. He should
officers to buy better quarters, more convenient service, support Mr. Plimsoll through thick and thin; as he
and more rapid promotion than their poorer brethren in believed he was right in principle, and he should always
the service— (applause). Another question discussed hassupport any efforts that were made for the suppression of
been the Itnilowol Schools 13111. %When first Introduced it everything that was wrong. In answer to questions, Mr.
was the deliberate intention of the Tory Government to Norfolk referred to the Friendly Societies Bill, and said he
give to the Church of England alone every scholarship and did not consider the army and nave efficient—the letter
eudowment and all the other lemetits of the Endowed especially. (A Voice: How about the oeptefu ft If they
Schools of the country. at this moment toe Attorney, wanted to know anything about that ill-fated vessel they
General is preparing a sellelue for St. Johe's Hospital, had better go to the Bull Hotel, and inquire about it, as
Bath, to take away from the people generally its benefits the loss of that ship occurred during the Gladstone
and limit both the guerdiatudup and the recipients of the administration. He could not, however, forget that one
charity to members of the (lurch in view of legjillation of the gentlemen who had been so much blamed for that
in this spirit the glorious acts of the Gladstone Covent- unfortunate calamity, lost his eldest son by the accident,
went appear in all their importance ; aad It behoves greet and surely that plainly evinced that he thought the ship
communitice like Ilrid pert to ',peak at ti me* like this with salworthr—fapplausel. (A voice: How about the Con-
n.. uncertain sounil—(epplause). I believe this election will tiptoes Ihseaste Acti) That was the most filthy and die'
come rapidly upon you. The writ was moved lest night, gusting subject be had ever baud broached at a public
end I have hoard that the noininatiou will be next assembly in all his life. He hoped the epiestleeer did not
31.0.04 y and the polling, on Tuesday. But I think he (the speaker) was gollig to Make such a fool of
fell SW, will not be ehck in your duty, himself as to go into that matter before the mixed
b
ranks, and stand fast to those audience that were Present. amongst whom were several
illosi clods
which by held by Messrs Mitchell and children. If any one wanted to know his views,
principles vp..
as your repnmentativei in the House of if they waited upon him in Private, he would tell them.
commone. If you make "a long pull, a strong pull, and He would say this, that his wife had lived with hint for
a pull altrorrizr," I foal sure that actory will crown your twelve years in a town that came under the operation of
nffort•—(

esent so important, so honour'
1 speakers he perfectly sareol. He did not believe the Church
your choioo between those gentlemen who offer ti... . . energetically
selves as candidates to repr
able, and so fine a borough-Meat heart Now you have I of England WM I I I danger ; its power ass too firmly taut,-
to consider between two candidate& I will just touch I 'Med, and its routs had sunk ton deeply, to he overthrown.
upon my worthy mid esteemed opponent. Mr. 'Milt I ! Still"-
man who knows 111111 can but respect hon-(bear. beer): - Still, they must not rola uimn that entirely, have no doubt whatever, is a alien of high principle ; no 1 (These are the important words)-
but defend her
with determined vigor
But you have to decide this-lf he the limn who shall iiiir"
represeat you in the House of Commons I That is the Now, gentlemen, let us look at the "determined vigour"
h you have to conamee. Then comes the iiume . -(bear. bear. and • laugh). Let us limk at it ; let us pull
point whic
tion how you are to weigh and to balance the two parties it to pieces and judge for ourselves. It is summed up in
• very few worth,
who are before you/ Well, let us look at them, as we do s and we will see what that " Defence"
-es men of business would do if they were about to is. Let us look at the position at the present moment of
purchase any goods. Let us look at the two. The one has this borough. Every man, in my opinion. should worship
addre&sed you, and I hold in my hand the speech which his toil in the way which be wivhes-(hear, hear) -and I,
he made at the Bull Hotel. Now I have no doubt that he for one, would not thrown • tittle of doubt upon any man's
expressed the feelings and opinions which he couscieuti- conscience. But who does Mr. Gundry introduce to the
be true. We always in London give favour of the electors if Bridport I Ile introduces •
ously believed to
every man credit for what he says, and we believe that he member of the Greek Church. Ile stands by while a letter
sees _ ,eneeeienajouslg. but you must be careful, when you is read, or • message is given, front Mr. Samuel Morley to
are ndreseed by certain parties. that in your owu mind he hail
lie regretted he could not be down with them because
a
and conscience you carefully and steadily weigh everY d a cold. Well, now,. let us just look at it -look at
point that is put before you-Mear, hear). The electori of the working of it. Here as the chairman of the Clutch
fairly contesting who shall
Bridport have never had the opportunity until now of Defence, priding himseU in upholding the Church, and
what does he do? I should have been pleaaed had Mr.
To • certain extent gentlemen have felt great interest in delighted to see Samuel Morley come down here, for I should have been
your late representative ; but as the seat has not been the chairman of the Church Defence and
represent thein -Meer. heart
contested for many yems there are numbers of electors Mr. Samuel Morley-fa highly respectable gentleman, •
now present-whom I tun glad to see, and I thank them man whims word is his bond, and a man who would not go
gna:tyithisaino:
athetbaNtokneottindr
for honouring me with their company-who have never to uphold and support • rnan who was not of the saute
had an opportunity. of recording their votes for a member view)-I should like to have seen the two rubbing their
which is within your keeping. I have had the Pleeiere
of Parliainent Now, gentlemen, I tell you you have a elbows together-'(groat laughter and applause). I believe
sacred trust, and I advise you to weigh carefully that I can say with confidence that when I return to London.
and
hwMhern. Slaummixel wMiithirleYluidooiusn
and the honour of seeing amity of the inhabimida during forznista I shall find that they will say Mr. Samuel Morley
my short visit, but I lume said this: " I will not ask would not come down here, and he would not mix with •
either of you, my good friends, to say for whom you vote." chairman ef the Church Defence-la laugh). You ne
And I will tell you the reason why. The ballot is • Pro-
tection to every mans coow.hwico_./hiwr. bear)-and He goes on in a steady, straight course ; he never deviates
any voter to say he would - a man of high principle, a maa whom you can respect
I say this: If I were to tempt
vote on this aide or on that I think it would be wrong and admire. Well, now let us look at it.. Or rather, I
on my part- because some persons might be in. think I had better say I will only leave it to your own
consciences, and for y
abseil to doubt which way they should say, and ou well to consider. Weigh it well,
remember. Do not go sway and forget it.. Think of the
Perham they nave say one way, without think-
ins. and go and vote the other way. Now that M man who has been introduced to you, and the manlier of
his introduction. Think if It is wise
WA the intentiun of the ballot- -Mear, hear). I should se and if it is right for
like, as the ballot is now establithed, to see it carried out you to believe all that is said. I advise you not. Now,
and made the law of the laud that no man should canvass gentlemen I have hat the Di f addressing * pleasure o you
the electors-Chem, hear. and applause). I aa, g 1.. i to The election will take
.place on Wednesday. It is in * your
hear you, my friends, say " hear, hear " to that. I say it hands. Go unhesitatitgly to the II e poll and record your
would be one Stile finest points for the Ell lishman if votes ; go without any fear whatever. And I say to the
that law were in eiwwwice_(heer. he..). 4.„,, / who 1,405 electors, I am here sea fellow townsman, and not so

muck for the honour of myself, but for the honour of the
hearty co ratulations on the promotion which you hate so
borough of Rridport-(cheers). To all of you Good well deserved by the consistent diseurge of your duties as
ng
curate of )/elcombe Heins wiil eadipole fyr • period of nearly
Tempters an well as others-1 as* the election uin year
I'm ears and we desire at the same time to offer herewith a
hands, and it will give u:e much pleasure to devote my
time (which of course i 4 valuable to me in Loudon) to tangibleyears,
' fof the esteem in which you and your labours
has been n held. We most sincerely pray that the 1.1...55in:: 4
your business. end to represent you in the House of Com-
il',h,e.oe:runrceall• 10,,t ti of duty, and that the saute
IlionS. I thank you for having come to hear me t0...1ay. re t upon you, upon your
It gives Inc great pleasure when I see some of the faces enabled yoU to preach 'th truth as
whom I knew in my younger days • and if I anu to be linrin ~,,,,,
nay still strengthen you to priedaim the' Gospel
returned for the borough of Bridport I shall do that which of the gra, ~f nod' to the conver.i.in and edification of nue,
t.h.iefe4::ahiticcih,lilich,juallnoifotherto
I believe will cause you to say, when I come down on souls, and to the glory of our A iorsble Redeemer."
various occasions, "!our vote has been well recorded; it The Rev. gentleman replied as follows:-
will bear the test '-(cheers). "St J ht.'s Vicarage PortLvel.
The hen' candidate hating eleesed hi° williugneas t° "Mr Osseo and my dear Fritmds, - I than': your ....4
answer any questions that might he put to him.. sailor sincerely for the very kind manner in which you have spoken
in the crowd inquired whether he approved of parting a
me, and for the substantial 'woof of your regard; also for the
man and his wire when they came to the workhouse, after unvarying kbeiness which I have during my four yosne sojeurn
living together for 40 years. In your midst receive' at your hands. and for the kind manner
Sir CHARLES WHITHAM : Certainly not. They ought to
.. In which you have ever accepted any poor services or laisoir I
of
be allowed to spend their last days together, and if ever i have been able to render. I desire to express my gratitu.le to
have a vote upon that question in any shape that would you for your prayer that God's blessing may rest on ole and
be my answer-(applause) my work In tit John's parish, Purtlaed, and ales that it may
An Elector asked ' How shout the new bishopric (of St rest on my wife and ch Wren. esy the spirit of prayer still
Albana)r and Sir clesaihs replied that he should not unite us, and may we 'strive together for the faith of the
vote for the establishment of a new bishopric if it were to Gospel.'"
cost the country one penny -(hear, hear). YOUR I.osu-
The proceedings then terminated. OR
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. ht-tittin
obeSaeLyto.iing
foi,„
~f
Mr. Norfolk Was amongst the listeners still without • the new school, well up in the mysteries of ttg . g
hat, and at the conclusion of Mr. Whetham's address, he gloves, nice-fitting clothes, gand well-brushed whiAtuet,
' LElTTliggaz.V_lLiLtOcßvißilagEset:
be;
again spoke from the market place, but he was touch while he should have a good share of the money navel by
joetled and he then went to the window of his room at the his old-fashioned father. Ile should go to town and learn
hotel. and after announcing that he ~hould stand the poll. LOWn manners and style, while his country sporte will
said he should not speak in public again till Monday. make • pleasant change in his life, and keep him healthy
After the addrew of Sir Charles Whethsin, his supporters and strung. With these attractions he will soon become
were more sanguine than they had hitherto been, and it the idol of the girl's of the village, and may look round
was said in more quarters than one that it wit, thought into other villages for fresh hearts to break. Plenty of
there would be &close content, an impression having some. girls, farmers' daughters, schoolmistresses, and others will
how got abroad that agreat many dissenters would abstain yield to his charms; but still the careful beau will not
from voting for Mr. Ralli, in consequence of his belonging involve himself in anything in serious as to make him pay
to the Greek church. The streets of the town were as quiet damages, or he must be a thorough Tomnoddy. ,By and
as millet on Saturday evening, but of course the main bye he will get a chance of ensnaring in the traps of his
topic of conversatiou was the election. Notwithstanding whiskers some young lady of good standing, and thee
Mr. Norfolk's reiteratimu that he should go to the poll, it while promising her eternal fidelity, the village beau
was generally considered he would not do so, as he did will feel be has won a good thing. If the
not seem to have a single supporter, nor could it be ether- papa consent our her, is at liberty to become
tained that anyone would nominate him. Late on Satur- the husband of • charming girl, and the son-in-
day evening a handbill was extensively circulated, calling law of a gentleman. But if he doesn't, then the beau
attention to the doctrines of the Greek church of whieh can scarcely lose a good chin-c. Actually to make money
Mr. Ralli is a member, and concluding "Zealous and on the strength of a sweetheart's inee.ietter, would he too
good Protestant., can you support any one professing such unromantic for any hut the outand out beau, hardened in
tenets as these 1 ' affairs of the heart. But if he could be certain that his
Mr. Belli was busily engaged in canvassing all day on letters from his tinned, are safe in his desk, then the real
Saturday, and expressed himself as well satisfied with the beau knows whit power he has. The papa may turn up
number of promises he had ~btaitied, it being said that his nose at the fanner, he may• refuse his daughter's hand
meet of the lath Mr. Mitchell's supporters had given their to the gay cavalier; but how is he to get bark the love-
word to vote for him, and the Liberals look upon Mr. Radii's letters? And if the swain says that iii, affections are
return ges certain, deeply wnunded, 'chili to doubt it? Far better that the
On Sunday Sir Charles Whetham was present at the indignant papa should pay the young lover liberally to
morning service at St. Mary's Church, so also Was Mr. soothe his wounded affections than that the love-letters
Norfolk, who again went and returned without a hat; he written by his beloved daughter should be read in the
had an exceedingly bad cold on Saturday, and his voice Breach of Promise Court. Money answereth all things;
was very hoarse, so that he could hardly be heard when but let us hope that the village beau may be caught at
he attempted to address the electors in public. This is last and made to feel the pangs of unrequited love. And
not to be wondered at when it is considered that entice if his own love-letters come into court. and are the means
Thursday evening he has worn no covering to his head, of making him smart with • heavy mulct, who will pity
although he has been out of doors much, and the weather the village beau'
has been very cold. Mr. Ralli was present at fit. Mary's llonoriill PETTY SESSIONS, Tueelay.-Before the Mayor
Church on Sunday evening. 1 (Mr. I:. B. Webtford) Mr. W. Talbot, Mr. G. Reynolds,
(Continued on 4di page). , Mr. T. Abbott, and Mr. H. Haggett.
1 The notorious Mary Racket was summoned for using
- --
OMAIMILINSTER. language likely to provoke • breach of the peace. At first
she did not appear; but the service of the summons being
Wg are sorry to notice that several case of fever have proved, she presented herself. Mary Latty a young girt,
appeared here, none to soon to urge on the Nuisance said she was going thaee • female friend on liriday evening,
Inspector to look around, and see what is to be done-and Juni was passing by the station corner. when Mary Rocket
do it. called her -(a vile name wi th two vi le ad jectiv es). She called
Tile result of the late trial at the Alai/X.ll for Berkshire, I her by name at the same time, and witness told her "that's
in which the vicar of this parish Mr. Williams so conspicu- ' my name, and you shall pay for it," when Rocket reidied
OUsly figured, has caused • very deep feeling of regret that she would slap her face.-Rocket now denied the
and sad disappointment to find that no notice hag been I offence; she sail other girls were there, but they ran
taken of it, either bth y e Bishop who as the head of the away. She wept, and said she intended to turn over a
Diocese ought assuredly to see that the spiritual welfare 1 new leaf.-Ordered to find sureties, herself in £lO, and
of every pariah is properly provided ter, or by the Rector ,
t some one else in 4:5, that she should keep the peace for
who is certainly morally bound to take care that any ; three monts.
living in his gift and patronage should le well and I If lien tirlfairee, of Abbotabury, was summoned
th for sell-
thoroughly filled. How can any one wonder that jog vegetables Without paying Market tolls and not in the
Dissenters leave the Ohurch of their fathers in darn-- Market House.-P.C. Cooper said he saw defendant on,
I
t
dency and dismay when they see the spiritual head o the , March 9, in Franchise-street, hawking vegetablee from
parish deserting them-in debt and trouble-and leaving ! door to door. He asked for her market-ticket • but she
his flock to comparative strangers. Moreover when those
said she did 'not require one as the things were'ordered.
who honestly dement from the Church, are spoken of as Ile went to some of the houses, and found that defendant.
blasphemers, and other opprobrious epithets are used had asked the people if they wanted to buy potatoes or
against them because they do not blindly adhere to every I turnips.- Defendant said she took the order on Frida • for
thing others suppose to be right. Is it not, indeed, • ~.
wonder that they do not retaliate? But, no; more peaces '"" to bring them Tuesday.-The sister f I)( e things, me on e os e en-
fully inclined, they bear these rude words, and in pity dant said they could bring plenty of names as witnesses
p•-•• , f the orders hut they hi as( not asked to S any conic. .he
wish and hope that those who use them may, as they °r ; R'
ought to, soon l •
' was then called into the box am' swoni, and she eaid that,
earn more meekness and Christian charity.
A public meeting of the inhabitants is talked of to appeal March 9 she me in with her sister and (I , on.l Ca , w • a pony an
both to the Bishop and Mr. Cambridge. • waggon with potatoes. The were all ordered, everyone.
1 D d not stop at any of the i,ors to ask if they wanted
UNITED METHODIST /KEE Ceeitcti.-The fifteenth • - i
for she had none to sell; she only delivered the
anniversary of the opening of this Church for public wor- ' any, . .-
ship, was celebrated on Friday last. A tea Was provided ' tatows ordered previously-By the Mayor: Did not ask
roc v freshthat da -P.C. Grupo' 'd the
at live o'clock, to which about 40 sat down, and at seven - any orders, r•
hld said
' waggon was left in ht. Leonard a w 1 slefendant
o'clock there was a public meeting, when a goodly number
selling in New Town Place. Did not see the witnme.
of members and friends from Charm:nutter and adjacent I n.,..---y
Emily Rella ay, there.-The Mayor said there was t
villages were present. The Itev, W. 11. James, of Wey-
nuite fficienwt to convict, and the rase would he r '4,1:7 ' ism' :
mouth, COW 310110tal the proceedings, by giving out hymn ' P
out thinly had n: • ht to obtain orders or sellgoof.,By
415, tviumencing "Jesus hath died that I might live," and
! Act ofel'arrta ent they old be compelled
prayer being offered, Mr. Samuel Cooper was elected to
into the Market House; hut sellers were allowed to
I goods •alcal:
the chair as Mr. T. Anderson, who was announced, had
sell outside for the convenience of their cuetoi I
not arrived. After reading the report, which was very
they took outs Market House ticket, and this theynen'. i must
satisfactory, the Chairman said he was pleases! to see so
many present, and hoped that the product of the tea, and do in future.&throe hem' s resiows Tlinredae-Before the Mayer (Re
the contributions of the friends that evening, would put
' G. B. Welsford)„ Mr ,v. Talbot, and Mr T. Abbitx -
them in a fair way of clearing off their new trilling debt. 1 Joh,, c.,,,, water-cress seller, Was again brought up for
He thanked God the past year had been a very successful being drunk and resifts, last night in 'itThoines-atreet.-P.C.
one, and lie hoped the next year would be still more pros- , Bartlett Komi the mac, and prisoner was oonunitted for 14
perous. Mr. Hicks' followed, he was pleased to hear they , d.„.
had bee• so successful during the past year, but there was '
still a small sum to be paid, before they were out of debt,
and he suggested cards for collecting small contributions,
Although, so successful in money matters, it grieved him
much that not one had, to their knowledge, been brought
to Christ during the past year in that place. Ile prayed
God would make blessed results of their labours, so that
when they met again at their next anniversary, they
would be, not only tree from debt, but free ituleesl.- Mr.
Payne saul he was thinkfui for the opportunity of meeting
the friends on such an occasion. He was glad to hear they
had worked in such a business-like way in Charminster,
and hoped soon to see them free of debt -Mr. Bailey
remarked that when he came to Charminster first, there
was only one place of worship, whilst now there were
three. Ile was grieved to hear they had seen no fruits of
their labour during the past year, and addressing the
unconverted present, he urged them to lay hold on eternal
life, and receive God's blessing, which would make them
happy both in this world and in the world to come. Ile
prayed that God would bless that meeting to their souls
-Ilymn 450 was sung and after a few remarks the Chair-
man he called upon Mr. Lucas who said he wags stranger
to Charminster, and was pleased to see the brethren
there so united. Ile could not say touch to them, but tell
them that during the many years he had been a Ceristi:.-n,
he hwl enjoyed that peace which the world could nun gives
and which, through God's grace it could never take away.
He hoped all present would be partakers of that peace.
Mr. Seepwth who was next called on by the chairman,
urged all who had not already done so, to make their
Peace with God. Ile had during his long experience as a
Christian, found religious' ways to be ways of pleasantness,
wet all its paths peace to his soul, lie exhorted his
Cliristien brethren in Charminster to work individually
among their fellow men, and if they did it faithfully, God
would bless their efforts as he had blessed the efforts of
their American brethren, Messrs Sankey and Moody, in
the north of England, and in the Metropolis, lie was glad
to see so many present, and hoped they would give liberally
that evening, remembering it was for a good cause, for
(dud's cause, and remembering also the promise- • Him
that watereth, shall be watered."-It was remarked by
one of the brethren, that the fact of their having so
successful a gathering, was he thought, attributable in a
great degree, to the kindness of the vicar of the parish
(Rev. W. Barnes), who had mentioned it at church the
Sunday previous He was were those present were thauk.
ful to him for the help he had rendered them.-The Rev.
Mr. James said he had been much impressed, with the
' speeches that evening. He deeply grieved, that, during
' the past year, not one had been added to the number of
' God's children in that place. They could never know real
' happiness without Christ, and if they could ses their
dying Lord upon Calvary, they could not go away
' impenitent sinners. He prayed that the Holy Spirit
' might reveal to them the Lamb of God that taketh away
' the sins of the world, for His name's sake. -After a few
remarks by Mr. Wills and Mr. Robetui of Frampton a
you of thanks was passed to the Chairman, another hymn
: wan sung, and the benediction being pronounced brought
a moot successful anniversary of the United Methodist
' Free church, in Charminster, to a close. The relleetion
i at the close of the meeting amounted to 17s %IL

RE-.ArriAluoccs.o! Till LOST
~IFOMAN.

Mamaret Cobtoett, • married woman who has been miming
from her hone for many weeks, was now brought up by Supt,
Vickery, who had arr sted her in London, on Tuesday, with
warrant. She was charged with stealing • drcaa and bowed.
value 1:W, the property of Mary Noreen Yreeccutria kw' a
sbni, in wnet,,n Cottages, and on the Tuewlay before hist
Christmas Pay, prisoner went to her lionise and asked her to
I. lid her 54 to pay • fine, in order to save her from pent: to
prition. She Aso asked for the loan of • bonnet and drewi,
*he was so shabby Prosecutrix lent her the money ..ad clothes,
on her promising to return the latter in Al minutes. Primiter
neither returned the clothes nor paid the in 3. r had lna.eu-
tile smin her front then till now. —Supt Vickery said prisoner left.
Weymouth very mysteriously rust it wee thought slat had
committed suicide. On Tuesday lie apprehended her In Lon-
don, and she acknowledge I that aim had obtained from Mr*
Monter the bonnet produced. The dress, she mad, was no%
worth much.--esibbett, priweier • hosband said she had
stein ed his children of clothe* before, for the purpose
of getting drin ; •he had broken up his home 00 *et,
eral occasions, and he could not live with her,
Prisoner !Aerial bitterly on her husband, ironically thanked
him or the character he hail given Mr, and maid she would
:ether di s on the gallows than lite with hien. lie had put his
. scissors to her head, and cut off her hair • she would not wort
at all now mid then he would be sseui.jund
She pleaded guilty to the robbery, but mid she meant either to,
return the clothes, or pay.-llnt Sas:ricer, questioned Ig the.
Bench, also said she had let prisoner have a dress for Gs, .in her.
promising.to pay —One month hard labour
. .

GREAT TOLLER.

•
Count;Pirr:re.aitssioNs, Friday. —Before Yr. IL C. tioodilen„
It It. ft. Eliot, sod )laJor W.I.
StpA. IJyr ot6tot, of the Albert lan, Canis:tom;
Portland, was summoned for haring dye quarts Slid thret
pint measures in his pomession. the same being Movie,* and
uplust.—Supt. Batty said .ine of the qu•et mimic's 17 &schuss
short, and one i.f the pints 12, drachms short —Defandant
said it WAS &JIMA{ 111111XIOSibIC to obta u eurre‘a ware cups.—
Fined 10s and costs.

Anne flinele of the George Inn. Ref./me, tru summoutd
for a similar orreticu -She had flee quarts and six pinta. She
said she had. ..ept the house 98 yea s, and had never bean,
summoned before; thme cups were in the har by mistake.
Fined 10s, including v.mts.

ACCIDENT.—A rather alarming accident occurred a few
days ago to Mr. E, (Wok'. He was driving a young horse
and waggon towards Maiden Newton, and on crossing the
railway bridge near the foundry the horse started, and, in
turning round, the waggon struck against Mr. Roberts'
house, throwing Mr. Gilpin with considerable violence
against the wall. A severe wound on the head was the
result, and it was two or three hours before t4c sufferer
could be removed to his home.

WERE REGIS.
THE °RCA!: at the parish church has undergone con-
siderable improvement last week by the addition of a
.well, under the direction of Mr. G. Thorne, the organist.
The tone has been very much mellowed and improved,
and the restalt is very satisfactory. The work waa
executed by Mr. Woodford, ,tf Weymouth, and the whole
of the expense was borne bye gentleman of the parish.

PORTLAND.
PRESENTATION TO A CLERGYMA%.3 Wirt.—On Wednes-
day evening last a gratifying presentation was made to
Mrs. Roberts, wife of the Rev. W. ItobertA, late citrate of
St. John's. Miss Andrews, the Misses Fox, and others
repaired to Capt. Scriveris. where Mr. and Mrs. Roberta
were staying, and Miss Penelope Andrews handed to Mrs.
Roberts an clectro-plated biscuit tin tilled with the
choicest biscuits. lhe young lady also presented the
following address : "Mrs. Roberts, Dear Madam, We the
teachers scholars, and friends f St, John's. Sunday
school, are desirous of testifying our esteem for you by
presenting you with this *mall token, not for ite intrinsic
value but that in future years you may at least he able to
look back with pleasure to your asvciation with Portland.
We wish you many happy and prosperous years in this
lifc, and at last • joyful entrance to the realms above.
Portland, March 24th, 1575." Mrs. Roberts was much
affected, and feelingly expressed bar thanks.

GONG REG ATIONA CHAPEL ANNIVERSARY.
The 37th anniversary tea-meeting in connection with
Chesil Congregational chapel was held on G
oodFriday,
when about UU sat down to tea. Afterwards, • public
meeune was held in the new schoolroom.
The chair was filled by the probe-, Rev. W. W. Sherren.
supported by Rev. E. Bolton, Rev. W. Lewis, Rev. D.
Thomas, and Capt. Thomson.
After singing and prayer.
The CHARSRAR said Me keynote of the Good Friday
pisFoceoldunoaheo ur
thiss y f r many m
meeting ne
uwyue:lrs to t
be
wtoto
wn':rdsiDebt debt." They
the lebt on the
school. He haul eunifidence in God and in their Christian
friend, that this would hi lightenmL He had nut the
slightest misgiving about the £l9O yet remaining.
Rev. D. TROIKAS. t.f (erne, expressed his pleasure at
being with them, and seeing the new schoolroom. The
education of the young is being brought home to Christian
people ns it never wee before. Ile advocated children being
allowed to join the church as son as they showed love to
('hnst,tn lii, people, and His house. So they might hope
to get Timothy*, David., and Samuels, who would work
in the church. They must take care to work, or they
would become languid and they must not be satisfied with going hi heaven alone, but seek those around, and try to
luring them also to Christ hi his native county was the
-
mountain Plinlismuon whence arose three rivers, which it
was said, made is let as to which should reach the sea.
tint The tint went straight to the sea, disregarding all
obstacles, lust its name was unknown beyond its native.
county. Two others wound round and round with.
synipathy for nature, and who hest not known the namea.
of the Severn and the Wye I So if we are to be useful and
humoured, we must not hasten ufuierupulously only to win,
the race, hut must seek to bless mankind —(applause).
The Rev. W. Limn sail he haul been asked if Portland
was the same country L. Weymouth I—(lay.ghter) But in
Portland they were progroising vastly, and keeping step
by step with Weymouth. He th night it was well tO take
notice u flood Friday, not superstitiously to disregard
partismlar days. But we should not allow the sadness
connected with the crucifixion of Our Lord to oyerduslow
the slay, for the Lord is now sitting on Hui throne, and
all His sorrow is paid -(hem). Passing on to the work
done by building the schoolroolo. he believed Mr. Slierree
was not satisfied without increasing it by having the
chapel re-pewel, in harmony with the school. Referring
to the revival by Meant of bloody and Sankey. he said they
ought not to wait till any special strangers came; but do
as the people of Leeds did, where they haul a revival with-
out the visit of Moody and Sankey, by using the same
means. If we are inspired with a yearning desire to have
a rusivai, ht us go to God for it, and we shall haw it. lie
trimicil that this would he a year of revival for them, and
that many would be impressed with the truths of the
Gunnel who had never beets Myreased below.
CAPT. Tiionsofs remarked tb.tt ono of the things that
would snake it worth while to live in Portland was attend-
ing such meetings as these, and this Was a happy thing in
England, that wherever they were quartered, they could
attend such meetings nsal hear such supeeclies. Thome who
lived in England could scarcely imagine how much such
opportunities were missed, and he himself war looking
forward with sorrow to losing them again. In India,
whin we heard the orgies of the natives at night,
that the whole land seemed given up to the devil. But in
England all was different, and if pw-uple here do not give
up their hearts to Christ. dreadful will be their doom.
Rev. E. Bovrox congratulated tho people on this 31st
anniversary meeting, and was satisfied that in Kr. blerren
Portland had the right num in the riffht place. he was an exet.llent man for work, and let them atic.k te their minis-
ter." Many of God's ministers had e ghe pant og
the falling away of those who ought to to their faithful sup-
porters. They would not be able always to understand
their minister; but let them rerneiziber Israel's sin in Mir
wilderness in not standing by the, minister. It was
probable that though they might not agree with Was, he
would be right and they would be wrong. The special
Preparation of the minister for hie work and his whole and sole devotion to the work, rendered it exceedingly'
probable that he could see further than they did But let
not their sticking be like that of barnacles, don't let them eat into the minister and hinder his work. Nor let them
cling like ivy, drawing the life outof • minister. let MIMI
cling to him like • company of faithful men around their
• captwo, when they Aost out Otto the wodd and board all