The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1859-02-01 00:00:00

DORCHESTER, TUFNDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 1859.

HOSTS A UDA X.

THZ PRlNczu FaZDERIcit WILLIAM oir Parti•
siA, who is still therished in the affections of
this country as the Pair:eras Borax., was safely
delivered of a PRIMO' on Thursday afternoon.
The news of the safe accouchtment of her ROYAL
HIOHNEM and the birth of a Prince who is at
once the grandson of (Pee,/ Vieroais and the
heir apparent to the Prussian throne, will be
received with unfeigned delight in all parts of
the British Empire. The accounts from Berlin
assure us that the auspicious event has excited
the highest enthusiasm in that capital, and there
is no doubt that it will be hailed by Germany at
large as a fresh bond of union between the two
great Protestant and constitutional monarchies
of England and Prussia.

Accounts from Turin inform us that on Sun-
day week, after the celebration of Maas in the
Cathedral, General NIEL, in the name of the
Esirzaoa of the FaaNcii, wade a formal demand
of the hand of the Princess CLoritna of Savoy
for Prince N•roLtoN, iii presence of the great
officers and dignitaries of the kingdom. The
King of SARDINIA acceded to the demand, and
the marriage was expected to take place on
Sunday last. It has been reported in Turin and
in Paris that the KIND only consented to the
marriage on condition of a treaty of alliance,
offensive and defensive, being signed between
France and Sardinia. The Moniteur officially
contradicts this report so far as it relates to the
allegation that the marriage was made conditional
on the treaty, but it does not deny the fact that
such a treaty has been signed.

The lonian Parliament was opened on Tuesday
last by Mr. GLADSTONE, who has accepted the
office of Loan HIUH COMMISSIONIR in the room
of Sir JOHN YouNti, who is now on his return to
England. It is stated, however, in an official
communication which has been sent to the daily
papers from the Colonial Office, that Mr. GLAD-
STONE'S tenure of office will be of "extremely
short duration," as it is intended to recall him
and appoint his successor about the beginning
of the second week in February."
The report of the death of the KING or
NAPLES has proved to be without foundation.
The latest news states that his MaJr.ary's health
had considerably improved, and that he was
about to leave LECCE, in Otranto, where he was
taken ill, for Manfredonia and Trieste, there to
meet the Cuows Pitiaceas on her arrival from
Vienna.

By the Overland Mail we have news from
Calcutta to the 22nd, and from Hong Kong to
the 16th December. The forces Of FBROZE SHAH,
who was defeated with great slaughter by Sir
ltoesirr NAPIER on the 17th December at
Ranode, were again dispersed on the 23rd by
troops from Poonah. Brigadier ?Ascot:rr on
the loth December pursued and drove from their
position a body of rebels under BINJONE SINGH,
who where plundering a village in the vicinity
of the &nide river. Several of the rebels wore
killed and the rest fled into the jungles. NANA
SAHIB is said to be at Churdah in Oude with
1,500 men, endeavouring to make terms for his
family; while two Itajahs who are with him
have solicited the protection of Government
when they may be able to escape.—The news
I from China is unimportant. The Earl of EIAIIN
was still absent on his trip up the Yang-tae-
kiang, but nothing authentic has been heard of
the expedition.

THERE if still a great deal of talk, and in some
quarters a great deal of apprehension felt, about
the possibility of war. SOIIIO political writers
maintain that the peace of Europe nets on very
precarious foundations ; others declare that
there is really no reason whatever for alarm.
Between these extreme views, the present situa-
tion of foreign affairs undoubtedly furnishes
abundant grounds of argument. Of course, the
great question with us is, as to the position of
England, with reference to the known jealousies,
and the spirit of aggrandisement which is sus-
pected to be working up amongst continental
Sovereigns. Italy is the bone of contention
between France and Austria. Italy is impatient
of the yoke of Austria, and France would like
to do something in the way of repairing her
character as a liberty-loving nation. Italy
would be free, but thinks the work would be
better done by 'England, while it would be far
more in accordance with her glorious traditions.
Then, France and England are in close alliance.
England appears to remain neutral for the
present ; France shows evidently a desire to
act. Here is a divergence of views. Now
comes the complication of affairs and the diffi-
culties inherent in it; hence, apprehension of an
European war. Should France take the field
against Austria in behalf of Italy, England
cannot, it is thought, acquiesce in the purely
personal aggrandisement thus aimed at by
France and Sardinia The feelings of England
in this eventuality are now the great points of
consideration with the several Governments

"'rimmed- With a view to some settlement,
an European Congress, to sit at Paris, has been
officially suggested, whether with the hope of
any real and immediate result, or merely for the
occult purposes of delay and diplinuatic intrigue,
does not very clearly appear. With respect to
the Congress, it may be thought that Austria
would nut be very likely to allow herself to be
talked out of -her Italian possessions—however
questionable her right in them may be—while
she possesses the means of defending them with
obstinacy, if not with final sucisnis This con-
clusion seems obvious; and the great powers,
while talking of a Congress, are by no means
blind to it. There are strong grounds for the
opinion of a London contemporary who lays,
"It is not for nothing that these marchiugs and I
couuter-marchings now of Austrian no* of
Sardian troops towards the frontiers of either
country are daily chronicled, neither can we
hear of the EMPEROR of the FaEsiai occupying
, himself with new inventions in cannon and
buying up horses from all quarters without a
strong suspicion that the French and Sardinian
alliance means something more than a family
connection." On the other hand these things
may mean nothing inure than what is under-
stood in diplomacy by a "demonstration," and
the necessary elements of preparedness for any ,
possible contingency. Thu establishment of a
French vice-royalty in Lombardo-Venetia would
not only, it is affirmed, be opposed by England,
but would arouse the inevitable jealousy of
Prussia. Taking this for granted, France may
well pause before taking a step which would light
up the flames of war over all Europe. Then,
supposing Italy to find French indocile° and
power predominant over her—France and
Austria being left to settle the matter between
them—what proof is there that the French
dominion would become more acceptable and
be more readily Lorne than that of Austria I It
seems certain that some powerful country must
inevitably have the upper hand of her; for Italy
is, as it is declared on all sides, incapable of
governing herself. Then, it is asked—" Why
should England interfere in any case 1" Non-
interference, in its broad and general accepta-
tion, is recognized as an established principle of
prudence ; but the relations of Goverment!'
and the ambition of Sovereigns must often
modify the application of that principle, and
' sometimes suspend its operation altogether.
Thus Boum politicians contend it will eventually
• be with Eagland—that she will in some way be
, dragged into the quarrel. This for aught any
inan can tell will be the result ; but what we
siiould be witch concerned about is this—that
oar Government should hold itself aloof from
furnishing anything like a pretext or the least
incentive to war. Whether the real interests of
England in Italian affairs are so great as to cause
-
her to break away from the alliance with France
and unite her power with that of Austria in re-
sisting the pretensions of France—should they
be pushed to extremities—is a matter of very
grave doubt. Would the establishment of French
rule ill Italy be a just cause of war with this
country S Some say no. In a review of our
political relations, we saw it quaintly remarked,
the other day, "We cannot see the policy of
fighting now, because it is possible we might
have to fight hereafter." That would argue the
existence of no very great concern about the '
situation of Italy, and the policy of holding our-
selves well prepared for that moment when we
might have no choice but to fight. We confess
that our own I ble opinion very much coin-
cides with this view. The uncertainty which
necessarily surrounds these important matters
must shortly be in a great measure dispelled ;
and the country is undoubtedly looking with
impatience, if not with anxiety, to a distinct
understanding of the sentiments which are guiding
Her Majesty's Guvermneut in these difficult cir-
cumstances. The speech from the Throne on the
opening of Parliament next Thursday, vague and
indistinct as the enunciation' of such speeches
usually are, may yet be expected to "give
sonic sign ;" and indeed, this State docu-
ment looking at the relative position of
parties at home, the Reform movement,
and the course of our domestic policy
generally, taken in connection with our critical
foreign relations—is likely to be looked for with
more than usual interest throughout the country.
Everything betokens a Session of weighty and
most important business, and—to speak of the
stability of the Conservative Government—if
Lord DERRY can hold his own, he will have had
the satisfaction of achieving success under very
difficult circumstances, and after having passed
through an ordeal of the severest strains upon
the tact and talent of himself and his colleagues.

DORCHENrER PITCIIIICD CORN MARKET. Saturday.
--Our market was well attended and the supply of all
kinds of grain liberal. but the ca-mlit was aut
without exception had ; the best selected samples
of wheat and barley realized the rates of last week,
others could not be placed except at low figures.

MNTHLY SALE or STOCK. —NIMITX. Baker and
Einvir's monthly sale took place .in Saturday last,
when about 40 fat beasts am! MO sheep were offered.
Beef was in demand and Diet a brisk sale at (non
11.. to Its. per score. The mutton trade was rather
lower. prices being from 6il. to, 7.1. on this lima-
sion were disisieed of some very line "nen belonging
to Nlessrs. Bridge, Watts, and Williams, together
with some heifers of Mr. Pope's, of very superior
I itiality. Heifers and calves were in demand, from
i:l3 to £l6 105. ; barreners, .C 7 to 1:10.
Mr.v.r AT C Wednesday last the fixture
1,1 Mr. Itailelyire's hounds was at Caine, when, in
consequence of its close proximity to the county
town, a very large number of sportsmen assembled,
the number of red coats receiving a considerable
addition owing to the county Isill having been held
on the previous night. Caine House, the hospitable
mansion of Captain Damer, M. P., was thrown open
V. the reception and entertai iiiii ent of all many as
chose to avail themselves of the gallant Captain's
kindness. Thebrilliancy and spirit of the meet were
much enhanced by the presence of several ladies and
other distinguiabed visitors to the family at Came
House. The hounds being thrown into cover, a fox
was speedily found in Caine Wood, but he was lost
in a few us tot. Another varmint was, however,
rattled out of Knighton plantation which gave the
field a pretty goodauing, taking them at a smart pm.,
round Warmwell heath, where be was run to earth.

TOWN AND COUNTY BALL. —This fashionable
fathering took place on Tuesday evening last at the
Townhall, under the efficient management of Mr.
and Mrs. Yearsley, of the Antelope Hotel. The
excellence and variety of the refreshments, inchuliiig
the choicest wines, together with all the arrangements
which depended upon the worthy landlord, were
quite in keeping with the high character of this
hotel, and gave unbounded satisfaction. Mr. Eyers'
famous Quadrille Band was engaged, and discoursed,
as usual, a great variety of the most 'popular and
hod l i 11l table music in the most charming manlier.
Among the company present were :—Lady Rivers,
Hon. Miss Pitt and Hum Miss Blanche Pitt, Sir Ivor
B. Guest, Mr. Guest, Mr. M. Guest, Mr. and Mrs.
Floyer, Miss Francis Digby, Mr. and Mrs. James
Farquharson and Miss Farquharson, Mr. Sheridan,
M. 1., Mrs. and Miss Sheridan, Captain and the
Hon. Mrs. Dawson Datner, Colonel Baring,
Colonel Gipps, Captain Nlansel, Mrs. Bragge,
Mies Bragge, Miss E. Bragg°, Mr. A. Bragge,
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hambru,' Mr. and Mrs
Featherstonhaugh, Misses Scott (2), Mises Portman
, (2), Mr. Portman, Mr. Montgomery, Mr. Hamilton,
Mr. Grant, Mrs. Churchill, Misses Churchill (2), Mr.
G. 0. Churchill, Miss Bridges, Mr. Bridges (Grena-
I 'her (uanls), Mr. E. Bridges (4th Dragism Guards),
Mr. E. Vandeleur (Queen's Dragoons). Mr. Millie.
ton, Mr. H. B. Middleton, Mr. and Mrs. Weld,
Miss Weld, Mr. and Mrs. Hinds, Mrs. Wally, Mr.
T. Wahly, Misses Wahly (3), Mr. and Mrs. Weston,
Miss Lethbridge and Mrs. Philipson, Mr. and Miss
Blennerhassett, Mr. W. L. Henning and Miss K
Henning, Mr. and Mrs. Griffiths, Mrs. Barker and
Mimes Barker (2), Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius, Mr. and
Mrs. Samson, Miss Samson, Mr. and Mrs. A. Sam-
son, Miss Brugge, Captain and Mrs. Singer, Mr.
Troyte Bullock. Capt. Napier. Mr. Colson and Mrs.
England, Mr. Venablea, Mr. Wyndham, Mr. Smith
Marriott, Capt. Greatrex, Mr. Nlarwood Yeatman
Capt. Hellyer, Capt. Hews,n, Capt. Macartney, Mr.
IPenfold, Mr. Bentinek, Lc.

A well-deserved mark of approbation of the ser-
vices of Inspector Bickers, who has creditahly dis-
charged his antics at the Dorchester station for many
Years, has just been accorded by the South-Western
Railway Company, who have promoted this meri-
torious officer to the post of station-master at Poole
junction, in the room of Mr. Greaves, removed to
Havant. Mr. Want+, of Dorchester, late guard on
the line, has been appointed inspector, in the room
of hr. Bickers.

SPRING A KAMM —The .I'AL:en en the Wegkrn
Circuit will bu Mr. Ju.tiec Crowder and Mr. liar.ei
Wntsini. and aiesialai will he held at Winclii•ster.
lhirchinitcr, lEacter (and city), Ihuliuni,
Tauntnn, and liriatol.

UKAIDINti By W. C. MACREADV, FAQ. - It will
be seen that Mr. Nlacread7 vi ill give a reading from
the Englbsli poets, in.:holing some of the e posi
tions of Milton and Shakspeare. at the Townhall.
on Friday next. The reading is in aid of the fowl
For the establishment of olinutional classes in the
Dorclieste; Working Nlen's Mutual Improvement
Society. in connection with the associated institutes
of Ihuset moll Somerset.

Loe&t. ll&Tm—At aineeting of the Local Board
of Hridth on Thursday last, bail for the purpose of
making the necessary rates for the current year, the
three f.dlowing rates were levied in conformity with
a report of the Finance Committee :—a general dis-
trict rate of Is. 4,1. in the pound ; a special district
rate, Ni. I, over so much of the district as was
within the ancient limits of the borough, BM. in the
pound ; and a special district rate, No. 2, over the
ii hole of the borough, Is. NI. in the pound. In the
course of a conversation which took place respecting
the sewer in Forilington me:ulow, it apptureil that
iron pipe...could be supplied at a much lower price than
the Board had been awareol when consulting with their
engineer on this point at the last general meeting of
the Board ; and the Clerk was now ordered to write
to Mr. Whitehritil to know whether the second con-
tract for supplying earthenware pipm—which it had
been determinol again to have recourse to in laying
down the sewer alresh—onild be suspended, in
I order that iron pipes might be substituted.

LONDON AND Sorrll-WEATEBN.—The directors of
this menially have resolved to recommend to the
proprietors at the general meeting on the 10th of
February next that the dividend for the half-year
ending 31st of December, Isss, be at the rate of 51
per cent. per 3111111 DU on the capital of the company.
This, &bled to the dividend paid for the half-year
ending June last, makes the dividend for the year
I NiS amount to 5 per cent.
Various rumours have been circulated lately rela-
tive to the forthcoming dividend of the 11meat Wes-
tern Railway Company. Any announcement must
be premature, as the dividend is not yet officially
settled. We are informed, however, that the rate
will, in all probability. be 2 per cent. per annum.
The half-yearly accounts, it is stated, will show a
surplus equal to a distribution at the rate of 2 per
cent, per annum, including the .C 37,000 brought for.
J ward from the previous hallyear ; but it is under.
j stood that a her of the directors are desirous of
retaining a balance in hand, instead of dividing the
j whole, considering that this pnident policy is best
I calculated to facilitate the negotiation of loans, and
j generally to strengthen the financial position of the
j company.

By the (lath of the ltev. Henry Walters, the
Rectory of Haselbury Bryan, Bract, has become
vacant. It is a living of the annual value of .C4OO
awl upwanla, and suppoied to be still in the gift of
the Duke of Northuinherland.
C4,IIIIITTPD To DIIRCIIENTrR : James
Worby, John Bartlett. James and Silaa Gray.
night poaching at Leweston. —Hopi : William
Burfard, disobedience on board the Blenheim. 28 days ;
John Stinton, accusing one of the aupyrior oflimrs of th.,
Blenheim of an unnatural crime. 26 flays ; George
Spencer, aanaulting police at Stormiitster Newton. I
calendar th ; George elfilcott. leaving service at
Briolpole. 6 weeks; Cliarlea Braga, leay.ng family defray-
able at Bradford Abbas. 3 calendar months ; Jame*
Salter, vagrancy at Blandon', 14 days ; William Shpt...
vagrancy at Beaminster. 1 calendar month ;
Met ch and Mark Clench, night poaching at Lytclieti
Matravers, 2 calendar ~,,, nth*. and then to find mired,.
for I year. or 6 calendar months ; Charles Daniel.
stealing had pipe at Shroton. 3 calendar ~,,, nth*: %Va.
ham Lockyer, stealing honey and iron at We'd Parley.
6 calendar months ; Charles Tanswell. stealing a shovel
it Gillingham. 14 days; Alfred Sticklind and Henry
Roberts, assault at Yontisiell Magna, 4 calendar months.
—lmpriratment : John Roper. assault at rranhonie. I
calendar month : A. W. Cook, assault at Hampreston,
3 calendar months.