The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1861-11-12 00:00:00

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YEX/VIL.--Courcry POLICE, Wednesday, Nov. 6.
6.—Before G. Harbin, J. Wood, T. Eastinent, G.
Bullock, and J. T. BullocklEsqa—Richard Marais,
a labourer, was charged with stealing • horse-collar,
on the 15th of October, the property of Thomas
Sy mes, of Stoke. —Mr. Watts appeared for the pri-
soner.—The evidenoe went to show that prisoner
bought some harness at a sae, and took more than
he purchased. The auctioneer was called, and said
one collar was sold with the harness, and prisoner
had taken two. The magistrates thought it might
have been a mistake, and dismissed the case—A
man named William Bak,r, of West Coker, was
summoned by the father of George Clare, • lad only
12 years of age, for an assault. The lad proved the
offence committed, which was of such • disgusting
nature that the magistrates considered the defendant
ought to he taken into custody, as he refused to ap-
pear to the summons, and a warrant was accordingly
named for his apprehension.—James Gear(' and
lleorge fool, of Slontacute, were charged with steal-
ing apples. They did not appear, but Mr. Gregory
proved the case, and defendants were fined se. each
and costa.--Mary Jane Kenton, Matilda Stanton,
Martha Butcher, fames Taylor, and John Ruse,
were charged with a similar offence. The apples
stolen were the property of Mr. Samuel Darby,
farmer, of Stoke-under-Ham. Two only of the ch•
(andante appeared to answer the charge, which was
proved by P.C. 181.—Mary Jane Easton,
Ellen Easton, and John Ruse, were fined Its.
each and costs, the rest being discharged.—
Mr. Cooper, of East Coker, summoned a man named
/tarifa in his employ, for illusing hi. horses. It
appeared that the complainant sent him out with a
wagou and horses, giving especial orders to take
care of the animals, bet instead of going direct on
the journey, defendant stopped at all the public
houses on his way, until he was quits intoxicated,
and beat the horses in a shameful manner. lie was
so drunk, that another man placed him in the
wagon and drove him to his employer. This sot
being his first offence, he was sentenced to one
inonUes hard labour. —James Fane, of Stoke,
summoned Richard Marais, for wages amounting to
Psi. Complainant stated that he was hired for two
months, at 2a. 3sl. per day, but that at the end of
nine days defendant discharged him, and refused to
give him his wages or anything in lieu of notice.
Mr. Watts, who appeared for the defendant, said
there bad been no agreement, and that in conse-
quence there was no claim. The Magistrates, how-
ever, considered that the agreement had been made,
and gave an order for payment of the whole of the
amount claimed, and costa. _ _

by CUMMING.—Thue talented Scotch divine gave
a lecture at the Townball, on Wednesday, November
the 6th, at 12 o'clock, and was greeted by a very
crowded audience, many persons being unable to
obtoin admission. The collection afterwards made
amounted to nearly £l7.
lioitounu Perry Session, Nov &h.—Before the
Mayor, Wi Bide, Esq., John Mayo. and Frederick
Greenham, Esqrs. —Albert Edwards was summoned
by the police for causing an obstruction in front
of his premises in the borough, on Monday the 4th
instant, by leaving some boxes or the curb to the in•
convenience of the public. Case dismissed upon
piiyment of costs.— Mr. lames Martin was
charged with • similar offemoe on the same day.
Ordered to pay oasts.— Heary Miasma was charged
with being drunk and riotous at the "Railway
Tavern," on the 4th instant. Fined 10e.—Paid.
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William Boollper was charged with being drunk
and disorderly in Back-street, on the morning of the
29th of October. P.C. Everley proved the cum.
Defendant wee fined 10s. and costa, or "von days'
imprieonme•t. TIM money was paid.--Charles
Parsons was summoned for having (while in charge
of • waggon) beau found asleep, the boron not being
guided by reins. Fined 24., the cost of the sum.