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The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1859-04-19

BREDPORT.

Annw'ro• Cnnecm.—Special Sunday Evening
Services will commence at this church on Fester
Sunday.
The Et.scnom.—On Fridayafternoon, H. Nugent
Bankes, Esq., the new candidate for Parliamentary
honours, addressed a large body of the borough
electors from the Greyhound Hotel. Ths worthy
candidate was accompanied by a number of gentle-
men of the Conservative interest, and the reception
which he met with was most enthusiastic. W. H.
Manley. &q., introduced him. The town presents
all the appearances of electioneering, and the con-
test is expected to be warm.
MASONS' PROTECTIiiN SOCIETY.—A meeting of
the journeymen masons of this town was held at the
Hope and Anchor Inn, St. Michael's lane, on Thurs.
day evening last, to take into consideration the
owessity of establishing_ a lodge. or trade union, in
connection with "The Friendly Societr of Operative
Stone Masons," established at Manchester. A few
weeks ago a demand for an advance of wages was
made, which, with one or two exceptions, was com.
plied with by the masters. From the statements of
the speakers, however, it seems that notwithMand•
ing they have obtained what they demanded,
they strongly apprehend that without they form
themselves into a society, there will be no means of
protection from having their wages lowered as the
wiuter advances. They are of opinion that the
formation of a society would not only be of benefit
to themselves, but also the means of protecting the
interests of the operative masons connected with
other places than Bridport. It had also been hinted
that the present advance in wages was only to re-
main until certain work was completed. It was
hoped that these masters who felt themselves
aggrieved in the matter would re-consider it, and
that where no advance had been made—which was
only in one or two instances—they would be
eventually convinced of the fairness of the demand,
and that they would consent to give the same
wages as those who had complied with their request.
The speakers hoped that in the course of another
fortnight the lodge would be established, and that
all the masons of the town would join it. A resolu-
tion in favour of the same was carried unanimously.
It was decided that the necessary steps should be
taken for conferring with the central committee of
the parent society on the subject, and that as soon
as possible after obtaining the information necessary
for their guidance, a meeting should be held for
establishing • lodge in Bridport.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1859-04-19

THE UNIVERSITY BOAT RACE.

The above interesting aquatic contest was decided on
Friday over the customary course, from Putney to Mort-
lake ; but owing to the unsettled state of the weather,
and the rival attractions of another equally important
event at Epecon, the spectators were not so numerous as
in former point. Despite the bleakness of the air, both
crews persevered to the last in their practice ; and un-
daunted by the showers of Thursday, made their final
pull in the most gallant atyle. The morning was
cloudy and threatening, a stiff norwester increasing the
chilliness of the atmosphere, and up to noon it wss
doubtful whether the rime would be rowed in an April
shower or a snow-etorin. Oxford won the choice of
sides and selected Middlesex mid the boats having
taken up their positions under Putney•bridge, the Rival
gun fired, and the start took place at about I o'clock.
From the commencement Oxford took the lead, and
maintained it throughout—never being lesn than four
lengths ahead. About • quarter of a mile from home
one of the Cambridge wen threw up his arms in sign of
defeat or exhaustion, and a moment afterwards the
boat swamped. Three or four of the crew leaped into
the water and swam ashore ; the others were rescued by
life-preservers, thrown from the umpire's steam -boat.
The Oxford own seemed to have rowed with much ease,
and landed with as little appearance of fatigue as though
they had been simply taking an ordinary "

olbwee here war Mr Imolai,' can kreg ,t purr for king"
(Chinese Maxim.; Mr. Fortino, rrMtc. that whefl
Chimes Merchants are asked why the Tem which the anti% es
use are not coloured like Mime prepared for export, reply
" ad soul* wW kug oolg for drink,— lingliek Mrratant likt
muck petal looks, A. pas mere taken kaf made 9.4 f",..."
Miaow Tea-men elm know, that the .044 .igihir and the
worthier* brut. o korai when coloured look alike, and that
they earl then .tibetitute the lad for the good. If English Tee
Merchants would dlecourege the practice of facing the leaf.
and bay only Pure Toe—damppointnient would be lees fre-
quent and satbdaction MOM comin. It le this absence of
powdered colour trim the lel, end menuaM elafforml
rri, which bas rendered the US. A. Ifervelman
so popular. Bold 'sound In MIMI, add a shistkil,
' by AVM. only.

ELECTION I NTELIAGENCK

SO NI ENSLT IW EST.)

Mr. 1%-. 11. Gore Langton has issued an Mares,
aunouncit.g that A is not ilid intention to solicit a
renewal of Ihs siiffriales of tits eleeforc of We,l Somerset.
nulototh. slid influential sueetii,.. ut :lie I:...ortyPtive
, arty was consequently held in Taunton on Saturday,
“n,l Sir Alexander Acland Hood, svpi requ,stsri to offer
hilos..lf as a candidate. Thu right hon. baronet liu
ssuual an address, in which he nays that he shall give
an independent support to Lord Ilerby's Government.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1859-04-19

HOP INTELLIGENCIL

•--- -
FRIDAT, APRIL 14.—Oar market dalliance
Inn for all new hops, and prima are well supported.
Yeartinp are in fair r quest. Otherwise. the trade is
hesr7.-11id and Beet 'tent pocket. 4s. to 1475. ; Weald
of Bent, 6461. to Ws. ; flueez, 6011. to rim per ewe.
We hare no change to report in our market. which
remains steady. The imports of foreign hops into Leedom
last week, were 90 bales from Ilamlwo.

HAY AND RTR A W MARKET.
ENTIIIIITLD, Aram 16.—Meadow hay, C 2 15a. to
Rd 1.; dower ditto, £4 Ors. to £5 Sm.; add draw,
11 4a. to el 9a. par load.

WOOL M A RIC ET.
We bair• to report a fair demand for short wools.
satiety for home no.. at full quotations. For long wools,
the inquiry for extort to Belgium may be considered
steady. In priori. however, no change has taken place.
The supplies on offer have slightly inoreaesd.
Down Tees
Down Ewes
4.
Half-bnd Hogs tud. IJ4t.
Halt bred vietimrs l5O. Id.
Kent Fleeces
Leicester Fleeces, mined
Combing Skins
Flannel Wool
Blanket Wool dd. 14d.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1859-04-19

Etbonob ire.

BUDLKIGII SALTERTON.—The late Mr. Hine, of
Budleigh Salterton, has left £6,000 to the Infirmary
at Barnstaple. His gifts to charitable institutions
amount to £70,000.

Exmouvii. A gentleman of Exmouth, named
Hayne, has recently died, leaving the Devon and
Exeter Hospital a legacy of 115,000, and large sums
to the Blind and Deaf and Dumb InstituUons of
Exeter.

The schedule of prizes for poultry, tc., at the
forthcoming meeting of the Bath and West of Eng-
land Society, at Barnstaple, has just been issued. A
handsome sum is given in prizes fur the %%l ions
classes. The hon. sec. Mr. J. Kingsbury, of Himont
street, Taunton, will receive entries until the Ist of
May. The Prince Consort has become a member of
the Society.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1859-04-19

STIIRMINSTER NEWTON.

Terto-rahnuit.- -The monthly meeting of the tee-
totalers of this town was held at the National
School rooms SD Friday, the 9th of April, when-
there was but • thin attendance, the majority being
of the working classes. Messrs. Norton and Gate-
house, of Shaftesbury, were engaged to .peek on the
oixasion, and delivered some creditable addresses.
The latter speaker wound up the meeting by sing-
ing a song, which created considerable amusement.
He remarked that the drunkard, and those who
attended the drinking homes, wound up their even-
ing in that way, and he thought they might do the
same. The whole company heartily joined in the
chorus.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1859-04-19

BRIDPORT.

Au.nrirrox Citrecu.—Special Sunday Evening
Services will commence at this church on Easter
Sunday..
Tits. ELVA:MIN. —On Friday afternoon, H. Nugent
Bankes, Esq., the new candidate for Parliamentary
honours, addressed a large body of the borough
electors from the Greyhound Hotel. The worthy
candidate was accompanied by a number of gentle-
men of the Conservative interest, and the reception
which he met with was most enthusiastic. V. H.
Manley, F.sq.. introduced him. The town presents I
all the appearances of electioneering, and the con•
test is expected to be warm.
hIASONS' PROTACTION Sooxxv.—A meeting of
the journeymen masons of this town was held at the
Hope and Anchor Inn, St. Michael's lane, on Thurs-
day evening last, to take into consideration the
necessity of establishing a lodge, or trade union, in
connection with "The Friendly Society of Operative
Stone Masons," established at Manchester. A few
weeks ago a demand for an advance of wages was
made, which, with one or two exceptions, was com•
plied with by the masters. From the statements of
the speakers, however, it seems that notwithstand-
ing they have obtained what they demanded,
they strongly apprehend that without they form
themselves into a society, there will be no meana of
protection from having their wages lowered AS the
winter advances. They are of opinion that the
formation of a society would not only be of benefit
to themselves. but also the means of protecting the
intermits of the operative Mason. connected with
other places than Itridpurt. It had also been hinted
that the present advance in wages was only to re.
main until certain work was completed. It was
hoped that those masters who felt themselves
aggrieved in the matter would re-consider it, and
that where no advance had been male—which was
only in one or two instancem--they would be
eventuallv convinced of the fairneis of the demanil,
Anil that they would consent to give the same
wages as those who had complied with their request.
Thu speakers humid that in the course of another
foetniAht the lodge would be established, and that
all the masons of the town would join it. A resolu•
lion in favour of the same was carried unanimously.
It WWI decided that the necessary steps should be
taken for conferring with the central committee of
the parent esaety on the subject, and that aa soon
U possible after obtaining the information necessary
for their guidance, a meeting should be held for
establishing a lodge iii Bridpurt.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1859-04-19

THE PRICE OF A KISS.

COOPER AND WIFE V. DAWSON.

In this ease—an action for • kiss—which came on ia
the Court of Passage, Liverpool, on Saturday, before
Edward James, Esq.' Mr. Aspinall appeared for the
plaintiffs, and Mr. Brett for the defendant. Mr.
Asionall, in opening the case, said the plaintiffs in this
came were Edward Cooper, and Louisa, his wife, and
James Ed -Yard Dawson was the defendant. The deela.
ration was for an assault, to winch the defendant
pleaded nut guilty, and there was no justification. The
plaintiff was • publican, and Isis wife assisted hint in the
public-house. Some time ago they were unfortunate
enough to have some lawsuits, one of which they had
the satisfaction of trying in that court. Mr. Dawson
was an attorney, and not a very yowl gentleman, and
lie would not express any opinion as to his personal
beauty, because possibly they (the jury) would have an
I opportunity of seeing him, and judging for themselves
on that point.
Mrs. Louisa Cooper, a handsome wOll3llll, with curls,
1 and respectably dressed, was then called into the witness
I box. She said—l as.. one of the plaintiffs ;my husband
and me formerly kept a public-house in Earl-street,
Liverpool; I was not always in the public-house. I was
occasionally; on the 24th of December last I happened
to be there; at that time there were some legal proceedinp pending, in which Mr. Dawson was attorney for my
opposers; I did know him before that day ; on that day I
remembered bins coming Wont house along with Mr. W hit-
leck.l sent my daughter into Unsung, where Mr. Dawson
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1859-04-19

FE iltsbire.

VALS OF Wll.lll HINT.-Thu 'aces in connec•
tion with the above hunt are fixed to take place on
Codford Down, on Friday, the 29th inst., and from
the spirited way in which they have been conducted
on former occasions there is no doubt that they will
this year be equally successful. Lord Henry Thynne
has consented to act as one of the stewarth, and J
Goodman, Eaq., Honorary Secretary.

WAIUIINSTER.—The Rev. A. fane.—We hear
with feelings of unfeigned regret that the zealous,
useful, and eloquent vicar of this parish has mewled
his charge into the hands of the Bishop, after IS
years of unwearied, energetic, and faithful service.
We can say, without fear of contradiction, that no
one has laboured with more SUCCORS to benefit the
whole of his parishioners ; and the only solace we
have for his loss is in the thought that be is not
about to leave the neighbourhood. The rev, gentle•
man has determined on residing on his own estate
at Boylan.
JUBILEE PRESENTATION. A testimonial, COB-
slating of a handsome quarto Bible, bound in Russia,
bearing an appnipriate inscription, an elegant silver
tea service, and a beautiful time piece, was presented
to the Rev. T. A. Madmen, M.A. Rector of All
Cunnings, by his friends and neighbours, in the
Townhall, on Tue.day "as a testimonial of high
christian regard and affection, on his entering the
fiftieth year of his incumbency of that pariah' The
chair was taken by the Rev. J. Sledlicutt, and the
proceedings were highly interesting.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1859-04-19

NYEDNEsDAY.

_
The Exchequer-hills Bill, the Connolidated Fund
(Appropristion) Bill, and the Convict Prisons Abroad
Uullvss.rd thr,ugli committee.
The B.le of Grain Bill was read a mooed time.
. . . _

-6.;ll;dastical Courts awl Registrien (Ireland)
Bill. the Vexatious Indictment,' Bill, the Conveyanie
of Voters Bill. the Admiralty Court Bill, and the
WeiAlita and Xleaaures Act Amendment Bill were with-
drawn.
The llouse adjourned at 5 minutes to 1 o'clock.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1859-04-19

rarittin.

•
A (Moo Rzaeox.—A gentleman having e
bricklayer to make some repairs in his rAl.r,
the ale to be removed before the bricklayer coinsieered
his work. "Oh lam not afraid of the barrel of tie,
air," said the "I presume not," retorted thi
gentleman, " but I think a barrel of ale would rim 4
your miproacli."
Cartouche, the famous French robber, being told th 4
a young man wished to become a niember of ho cow'
pany, took him under examination, and asked him wh."l
be Inul served. The young man replied that he ow
served two years with an attorney, and six months wide!:
the Inspector of Police at Pans. "II that be the We,
said Cartouche, " I shall consider it as the sone Ong
as if you bad rode that time in my troop ;" and the 04
was accordingly admitted.
• -

A PECULIAR everox.—Why do the Japiumse tie up
their noses? We have often a,ked, for one cannot but
believe that there is some good reason why • naked watt
should voluntarily lash up his nose. Can a Japaliess
nose be a fractious feature! or is it that 110•10$ Mini" t°
bc much taken care of in Japan; or may it not be that
there is same security in this precaution against inha.
ling malaria! We leave the question to be decided by
future visitors, and content ourselves with the entry in
our journal. rem. In Yedo ibis the custom afloat t°,.
tie up the nose, and wear but few garments.—Bh".
wood.
JAPANESI WOMEN.—In the doorways of the bonus
women abound. They have succeeded—God fore"
them I—in making themselves as ugly sine; yet the/
have good eyes, glossy hair, and • merry look. Gene-
rous creatures ! We find they are mostly marrics
women, who have sacrificed their teeth and eyebrovrs,
to ensure their poor husbands against the pangs `4
jealousy. The women have evidently abundant 'inert,'
here, and it is strange how indelicate the mass of the
l'ewl•le are. Our police-officer is looking out moot
keenly for any pictures that might be exposed in the
shops offensive to our sense of propriety, and they di'
' -
appear like magic at his approach • still he sees not all,
and we are startled by figures and models of the vilv4
lleiterilitiww, swinging about unnoticed amongst
women, and children,
who seem unconscious ,or indif-
Nevin to, the shameless exhibition. We do not see
beggar, and the street is admirably clean.
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who ohm have relief se chow.

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Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1859-04-19

Vampsbire.

SOUTHAMPTON.— Election of A Iderman. —Mr. J.
C. Sharp was elected to the Alderman's bench, to
succeed the late Mr. Alderman Richard Andrews at
the Town Council, on Wednesday.

A SAD FATF- —Among the p..engelu who
arrived at Southampton in the Indian mail packet
Ripon, on the 4th inst., was a *jiff Harriet, whom
no one on board seemed to know. He was taken ill
at Malts and died at Southampton two days after he
landed there. There was no due as to who he was,
and his relatives were advertised ler in the London
ue.spapers. ilia nephew saw the advertisement,
and mine to Southampton. The Nfajor turned out to
be one of the judges who presided at the trial of the
king of Delhi, and among hi.s baggage was property
te the amount of .C 30,000. He was about 45 years
of ago, and he has died worth 1100,000.

Two Portuguese war steamers, the Bartholouse,/
Due and the Sagres, the former under the command
of the Duke of Oporto, arrived here on Friday, from
Lisbon. They will remain here, we understand,
till, Monday, the 25t0 lust, when they will embark
Prince Ueurgi of tiii.dny .ind his suite, and convey
them to Lisbon, the Prince being about to marry the
Princess Donna Maria Anna, the King of Portugal's
sister. The Duke of Otwrto landed an the afternoon,
and proceeded tit London on a visit to the Q,ieen at
Iluekingltatu Palace. Salutiii were ezellioi;ed with
the town [eatery.
W NCHESTER. - The Minify llu.(.—Thu
hers and friends of the above Hunt, by way of
showing the high respect and estiwition in which
they bold the twister ( Tregonwell, Ksq.). invited
him to a banquet at the George Hotel, on Thursday
evening week, which was fully attended. The band
' of the Hampshire Militia played in the court-yard
during dinner.

PORTEDIOUTH.—A special meeting of this company
Was held on Thursday at the office, Greet George
Street; Mr. R. D. Mangles in the chair. The
solicitor read the heads of a Bill authurizing the
amalgamation of the undertaking with that of the
London and South-Western Company. A long dis-
cussion ensued, in the course of which an amendment
by Mr. Locke wag carried, to the effect that the
Bill be not approved unless within one month from
that date the proposals signed by him and other
shareholders for leasing the line were accepted by the
South-Western Railway Company, and that an
agreement to that effect be sealed by that com-
pany.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1859-04-19

AUSTRIA.

VIENNA, Thursday Evening.

Austria has positively refused to become a party to
the Congress, unlem it is preceded by a general and
simultaneous disarmament. The foregoing is perfectly
authentic.
Taiesre, Thursday, April 14.

A convention has been concluded with the Austrian
Government relating to the connexion of Trieate and
Greece by telegraph. The telegraph line between
Trieste and Alexandria is to pass through Greece.

The formation of a new battalion of Grenadiers to be
attached to the army in Italy, and the augmentation of
already-existing battalions by calling in conscripts, k,c.,

hex been deeded on.
A telegram dated the Bth, informed us that a corps
of 80,600 men had been started for Italy. another corps
of 60,000 men was to be assembled at Vienna, and a re-
serve corps of 70,000 men was to be placed in Bohemia
and Moravia.
The Vienna journals continue to employ very strong
language when speaking of matters connected with
Italy; and there is much irritation at the serious man-
ner in which thewe forced war preparations press upon
the finances of the empire.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1859-04-19

IIOUS!: Of' COMMONS.-MONDAY.

The Report ~f the Committee of Ways and Means was
brought up and agreed to, and Bile were ordered to be
brought in.
In reply to Ird Palmerston.
The Cu. ' I.OK of the Exctir.QuEu fi•ed Friday
for his state•ii. iit regarding our fio e'.gn relations, and
stated tl.o to, pr e oro•tation might tr LkC 'Lee nu.
week .• but I,k. Emd to name ad iy for the dis.olution,
tb tir„. to do ..u, insisting that nu person in his
po.ition 1.4 1.,, ii or ought to be called upon to lit a
week, .
covi.rnment Supplemental Bill, and the
Contirmatant and Probate Act Amendment Bill leased
through c
The P..uper Ma;eiteuanoe Act Continuance Bill, and
the Natal 3ledical Supplemental Fund Society Annuities,
&e., Act Continuance Bill were read a third time said
{noised.
The }louse went into Committee on the Railway
Ticket Transfer hill, but after touch discussion, the
Chairman ociiered to leave the Chair.
The Cuntict Irie,mme .tbroad Bill was read a lICCOIII
time. _

After some further business, the 'louse adjourned at
`..V minutes to ti o'clock.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1859-04-19

Dtboushirt.

Hu°Lawn Sevrieron.—The late Mr. Hine, of
Budleigh SAltorto.n, 6.is left .V 6,000 to the liiiinuary
at Barnstaple. His gate to charitable tuatitutious
aauount to X 70,000.

Eamourti. A gentleman of Exmouth, Lamed
Hayne, has recently diesl, leaving the Dyyou awl
Exeter Hospital a legacy of .51.5,000, and large sinus
to the Blind and Deaf and Dumb Institutions of
Exeter.

The schedule of prizes for poultry, kc., at the
fortluxuning meeting of the Bath awl West of
tti-
laud Society, at Brrustaple, has just beau issued. A
handsome sum is given in prises for the vriious
classes. The hon. sac. Mr. J. Kingsbury, of Haiurnet
street., Taunton, will roomy* entries until the 14 of
May. The Prince Consort has becoine a member of
the Society.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1859-04-19

PORTSMOUTH.

A fourth candidate has made his appearance in the
person of the Hon. Thomas Bruce, brother to the Earl of
Elgin. Th. hon. gentleman arrived in Portsmouth Tues-
day and issued an address to the electors, in which he
states that—" He thinks a dissolution in the present
circumstances unfortunate, but believes it to have been
forced upon the Administration by a combination of
parties; that the measure of reform proposed by Lord
Derby's Government wu open to considerable improve-
ment in many of its provisions which might have been
effected in Committee, and afforded the only prospect of
an immediate settlement of the question." He declares
himself in favour of that steady progress in enlightened
and liberal legislation which shall insure the safety of
the constitution, and is prepared to supports reduction
of the franchise in the boroughs and counties with such
provisions as may confer the right of voting on all who
have testified their claim to it by intelligence and ,
industry. He will also oppose any attempt to disfran-
CillaC the artisans employed in the dockyards or other
Government establishments, and equally disapproves the
proposal to take away the votes from the 40-shilling
freeholders in the counties, lie will give independent
support to the administration of Lord Derby, so long as
it continues to bring forward wide and liberal measures,
and believes that the present administration has deserved
support by the manner in which thoy have conducted
the affairs of the country, by their efforts for the pre-
servation of peace, and by their exertions to strengthen
those national defences on which Vie British empire
mainly depends. Orders have been issued by Rear-
Adiuiral Superintendent the Hon. George Grey that
during the progrem of the election the standing orders
of the dockyard shall be strictly complied with, and
that no candidate for the representats of the borough
shall be permitted to enter the dockyard unaccompanied
by a politamian, who shall see that no converse is held
with the men employed, or any of the officers visited at
their residences in the yard.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1859-04-19

PRUSSIA.

The Archduke Albreeht of Austria has arrived at
Berlin. He wee received at the railway terminus by
the civil authorities and the Commander•in-Chief of
of the army of Berlin. The Archduke repaired to the
royal palace, one wing of which was prepared for him.
The official Prussian Onzeite had a leading article on
Monday, declaring that, "in spite of the serious turn
which affain have taken, the efforts of inediating
Powers are not yet to be regarded as terminated, and
Indeed a step of • tuediatorial nature has just been
taken by the Prussian Goveniwent. Keeping in view
the repeated declarations of France of a peaceful
tendency, the hope still remains that mediation in the
impending difficult questions may possibly be proceeded
with."
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1859-04-19

HAMPSHIRE (SOUTH).

No opposition is likely to be offered to the re-election
of the present immbers, a very influential meeting of
the Liberal electors residing in the Southampton dis-
trict was held at the Royal Hotel on Tuesday last, at
which Sir J. C. Jervoise was present, and a resolution
pledging support to the hon. baronet was unanimously
agreed to. The Hon. R. H. Dutton in his address says:
—" With respect to the subject of the amendment of
the representation of the people, I cannot feel that the
settlement of this great and important question admits
of any delay, and I shall, therefore, give to any Nuch
measure which may he brought before the House my
most serious and earnest attention. I have given my
assistance to the local interests of those whom I repre-
sent, as well as to the public business of the country.
My views on the importance of upholdir"es local self-
government are so well known that I need only assure
you that the principle shall always have my warmest
support. As an independent member. I shall endea-
vour, as heretofore, to advance all measures in accordance
with the progressive character of the age. Being con-
vinced that the prosperity of the agricultural and com-
mercial interests are identical, I shall equally and
impartially advocate the claims of agriculture and com-
merce. With respect to our foreign policy, I shall
always support such measures as may offer, consistently
with our national honour, the surest guarantees for the
peace of the continent, and avert from Europe the
horrors of war."
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1859-04-19

entltsbirt.

VALE or WYLTE HUNT. —The races in connec-
ti-n with the above hunt are tiled to Like place on
Gafford Down, on Fnday, the 29th inst., and front
the spirited way in which they have been conduct“l
on former occasions there is no doubt that they will
this year be equally sumessfuL Lord Henry Thymic
has consented to act as one of the AA:wards, and J
Coudwan, Esq., Honorary Seerutiny.

WAKIIINsTER.—The Err. A. Fine.—We hear
with feeliw.s of unfeigned regret that the zealous,
useful, and eloquent vicar of this parish has resigned
his charge into the liauds of tin. Bislcip after lb
years of unwearied, energetic, and faithful service.
We can my, without tear of coutradiction, that no
one has laboured with azure success to benefit the
whole of his parishioners ; and the only solace we
have for his loss is in the thought that he is not
about to leave the neighbourhood. The rev. gentle-
man ham determined on residing on has own estate
at Boy tun.
PRONNTATION. A testimonial, con.
slating of a handsome quarto Bible, hound in Russia,
bearing an appropriate inscription, an elegant silver
tea service, and a beautiful time piece, war presented
to the Rev. T. A. Methuen, M. A. Itcaor of All
(leanings by his friends and neighbours, in the
on Tuesday "as a testimonial of
chrietian regard and affection, on his entering the
fiftieth year of his incumbency of that parish." The
, chair was taken by the Res. J. Medlieutt, and the
paw:ceding' were highly interesting.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1859-04-19

WINCHESTER.

Sir J. B. East (Tory) and Sir. J. B. Carter (Liberal)
both solicit re-election as reprewntatives for this city.
Two other candidates have issued addresses--via, Mr.
George Shaw Leterre, • nephew of Viscount Eversley
(the late Speaker of the House of Commons), in the
*bend interest. and Mr. Thomas Fleming. of Sttinellariu-
park. in the Conservative interest. Mr. G. Shaw Lefe-
vre, in his address, states that he offers himself to the
electuni iu order that they may have the opportunity a
sopporting a second Liberal candidate. Mr. LeLivre
argues that the real question to be decided by the disso-
lution is whether the training and management of a
Reform Bill shall be confided to the Liberal or to the
Owneervative party. The contest is wooled to be
vary 110101:11 one.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1859-04-19

TOTS KS.

Since the addresses of the present members, Earl
Gifford and Mr. Mills, were i.sued, a third candidate in
the person of Mr. Dunn, a wealthy merchant of London,
has appeared. The hon. gentleinsii visited the borough
OR Wednesday, and addressed a public meeting of the
electors at the Townhall. Mr. prediled. Mr.
Dunn addressed the meeting amid *MC interruptions
and interrogatoriet of an amusing character. He
avowed himself supporter of Lord Derby, WAS anxious
fora final sent, ment of the reform question. and saw
no reason why it could not he effected by the present
Government. Mr. Dunn pledge' liiiolf to go to the
poll. On th,...mie evening a meeting of the ..upportera
of Earl Gifford and Mr. Mills took place, Mr. It. I)urant
(of liherplimul pre.iiling. Lord A. Hay, brother of Earl
Gifford. stated thst lie liad attended there in conseimence
of the illness of the noble Earl, who desired hilt to state
his ink:enrol of going to the poll.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1859-04-19

PLYMOUTH.

Lord Valletort has issued the following address :
" In compliance with a flattering requisition which I have
received from a large and influential nuir.ber of the elec-
tors of Plymouth I beg to announce myself as a candidate
for the honour of representing you in the next Parlia-
merit. Without any personal object or private wishes
for a seat in Parliament, I believe it to be a duty at this
time for those who entertain strong views of the peril
which may result (ruin the dealing with a Reform Bill
in • rash and extravagant spirit of innovation to offer to
the constituencies an opportunity of giving effect to con-
currence in that opinion. I regard Parliamentary Re-
form as • question of degree, and that it must him care-
fully provided, while enlarging the franchise so as to
admit of a more direct representation of the opinions of
the working-classes that it does not practically disfran-
chise the classes at present constituting the electoral
body. I cannot but think, too, that the issues of peace
or war, and the energetic preparation of all that is neede-I
in our great naval and military establishments for pla-
cing the country in a position of safety, and, in addition,
the real progress of practical reform in a variety of ad-
ministrative and social measures, materially depend on
support of an independent and discriminating character
being given to the existing Government. I wish to notice
one subjeet which, while it must of necessity in a great
seaport embrace local considerations, is, in its results on
the seamen of the Royal Navy and mercantile marine,
of national importance. I allude to the depression of the
chipping interest. I attribute much of this to the dis-
regard of the spirit of the reciprocity clauses of the exist.
ing Act; and I shall gladly render uiy support to any
safe measures which way be calculated to place the class
aggrieved in their proper position."
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1859-04-19

ELECTION INTELLIGENCE.

BOMEitsET (war!)

Mr. W. H. Gore Langton has issued an address
announcing that it is not his intention to i•olicit •
rAiewid of the suffrages of the electors of Wet Somerset.
.1 nuinerens and influential weetinit of the Conservative
!arty was oonsequently held in 'Jaunt...li on Saturday,
and Sir Alexander Acland Hood, was reipivsted to offer
biniorlf as a ein.lidate. The right lion. baronet has
:slued an address, in which he aays that he shall give
an independent support to Lord Derby's lioverinuent.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1859-04-19

TO THE FREE AND INDEPENDENT ELECTOIIB

OP THE COUNTY 01 DONEET.

Oterutwas,
A. DISSOLUTION of Parliament being about
to take Own, I venture to solicits renewal of the
trust wlilols you hare already twice confided to in..
The defeat of the Uovernment upon the Resolution
proposed by Lord John Rumell lies led to this appeal to
the country, I took part in the debate upon that para.
*ion, fur I weld not refrain from pruteatiog &spinet sii)
interference with the right. of the forty•shilling free•
holder", considering that any attempt to temper with
thcir prieilegee would be unconstitutional and altogether
hieinisiblvtit with true Conservative principle*.

I sin sinuerely attseliod to the Constitution, but I
fisheye that it may be t surly prverrved itl
..treugsbioisil by luerlemly but cautiously widening thu
basis un which It rests, and ustending the franchise In
sorreepurilaues with the sprawl ol intelligetsys sad
eduaskun among the people.
I opposed Lord John Russell's Resolution, which I
lon ked upon in the light of • users pony move, contrived
for the purpose of turtling out Use Government, and
thereby preventing an mai sod astidadmg witileusmst
of 1•61/1 41100400 of iteforin, whisk would bass takes
plate, hid the Howls beim sliowed to go Into Committee
on the Bill.

Lord Derby, on the 4th of this mouth, in the Howie of
Lords, rendered a grecetal but just tribute to the real
fidelity and attachment with which be bad been
supported for many rare by the pest Conservative
party. That support will, without doubt, be st/I1 a
faithfully and sealously given to the Noble Lord, and
I earnestly bops that the "country at large will likewise
do justice to his Administration during Ui. year be hem
held oleo, and acknowledge that he has "faithfully
" end diligently discharged the dualism whieh were placed
"on his shouldemthat he has not neglected the intermit«
" of the country at home, and that he has maintained
" its honour abroad."

I trust that the result ol the General Election may he
such aa to secure the sacendeney ot the Uunaervatire
party and the ountinuance in eines of the present
Governinent.

Should the honour I again seek be conferred upon me
I trust I may compensate for any want of ability by the
diligence and seal with which I shall attend to your
local interest, and assist in promoting those measures
wort conducive to the welfare and happiness of the
People.
I have the honour to be,
GENTLEIII.II,
Your obedient and devoted servant,
HENRY GERARD STUItT.
Critchill, April 7th, 18511.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1859-04-19

BillkiTOL

The Canuservatives have resolved on contesting the re-
onnient dion of this city, or at least one of the seAs.
There was 1•01110 talk on Tuesday la.t of the Mon. Mr.
Bruce, brother of Lord being the candidate, but
this is a were rumour. Beyond the resolution to fight
the field with the Liberals, nothing positive has
been determined, but ill a day or two the choice will he
inade. A meeting of the Conservative electors wan held
however on Friday afternoon at the White Lion lintel,
for the purpose of introducing Mr. F. W. Stole. Q.t., to
el., electors, at which he pointed out that from the
extreme opinions entertained by the present members,
no Government would pay any attention to any repre-
sentations they might 'peke. Had Bristol been pro.
perly repremented, her claims to become a Government
emigration tort wouhl not have been thrust aaide iii
facuar of ulcers like Newcastle. Southampton, and Ply-
th. The following resolution was then adopted :
"-VIA this meeting has heard with cordial approbation
the dediration of his sentiments which has been made
by Mr. Slade, and pledges itself to use its utmost efforts
ti st cure his return as member in Parliament for this
city and county." In the course of the day placards
were i,sued calling on the electors not to promise their
otes to Any one, as an advanced Liberal would come
into the lield. .
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1859-04-19

ORGANIC WEAKNESS.-ITS CAUSES AM)
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Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1859-04-19

LONDON MARKETS.

(BY 11LECTRI47 TELBORAPH.)

MARK-LANE, MONDAY, APRIL 18.

The supplies of wheat at our market to-day
were moderate; of barley and oats, large.
Wheat was one shilling dearer.
Barley and oats were a good sale, at last week's
prism

METROPOLITAN CATTLE MARKET.

MONDAY. APRIL 18.
Our market was supplied to-day with three
thousand beasts, and twenty thousand sheep.
Trade improved.
Beef, best quality 5 0
Mutton, ditto
Lamb, ditto,
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1859-04-19

on Wednesday, it is not likely he will return until I
after the election. Great dissatisfaction prevails as
to the neglect of duty shown by the sitting members,
and it is the impression of many that new blood I
should be infused into the representation.
Courrre COURT, —The monthly sitting of this
Court was held in the Guildlual, on Tuesday last,
before the Judge (E. Everett, Faq.) A large num'
her of plaints were entered, but many Ix them
were settled out of Court. West v. Saunders—The
was on action brought by Mr. J. H. West, carrier, of
Hamwortby, against Mr. Saunders, also a carrier,
for the recovery of .£27 Hs. fld., for breech of
warranty of a horse. Mr. W. Parr appeared for the
plaintiff, and Mr. J. Harker for the defendant.
After the evidence of several witnesses on both sided,
his Honour gave judgment for the plaintiff, subject
to a small deduction consented to by plaintiff's
attorney. The learned Judge expressed his opinion
that the preponderance of evidence as to the
warranty was on the plaintiff's side, and the
warranty had been given in time, the purchase not
having been completed until the hone was delivered
and the money paid, the transaction being a ready.

money One.
IMIOLVENT. —ln the matter of the petition of
Jamas Clapeott, of Lytchett Mataavers, cattle dealer,
the came was adjourned until the next court, in order
to enable the insolvent to amend his schedule.
Poucz, Wednesday. (Before the Mayor, W.
Martin, Fag.) Henry A witstus Norris was
brought up by warrant, charged with embezzling on*
pon, the money of his employer W. Bound, jun.,
corn dealer. Mr. Harker appeared for the prosecu-
tion, Mr. J. W. Dickinson for the &hem &e-
-mended until Friday.
Tunaenay.—(Before the Mayor, J. W. Martin.
H. Harris, and John Goes, lteqrs.)—Labindes North.
over was summoned by P.C. -Hunt, for having her
house, called the "Castle," open for the sale of beer
on Sunday the 10th, st hours prohibited by law. Fined
.€1 and costs.—Tkonsas Porter was summoned by
James Dunn, landlord of the Greyhound Inn, for an
assault. Porter did not appear, but the service of
the summons was proved, and the case being gone
into, lie was tined ss. mid costa, or, in de.
fault, 10 days' impneonment. —Samuel Pricker
was charged by P.C. Doniony, with being drunk and
disorderly, and assaulting him in the execution dins
duty. Fined ss. and costa.
F KID AY. ( Before the Mayor and H. Harris,
Eeq.)—Heary A stgaistos Norris was brought up
on remand, .^."I committed to take his trial at the
next ginned QIII ter Sessions, but admitted to bail.
1 Jassy,. ovals and Jobs Talbot were charged
with being drank and disorderly, and assaulting the
' polies in the execution of their duty, Fined 20s.
, and oats each.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1859-04-19

W I M BORN E.

At our fair on Friday there was a very large Mien
-
dance of farmers. The stock was not very nume-
rous, but most of it changed hands. Mr. Guppy had
a line show of cart horses; Messrs. Urry filled the
West lioro' with agrieultund implement. of all
descriptions.

CR ‘NaOlO4l6 PETTY BrJunirse, Thursday, April 14.
-dliclore Hector Munro, George Churchill, &sus., and
Rey. Moss King.)—J ants Miller, of Handley, waa
aummoned by Mr. Tioch, of St.tliles, for riding in a
wagon without a guide, and the horse turning a sharp
corner at • trot. came in collision with his gig and broke
the wheel. Mr. finck stated that his daughter, who
wall in • delicate state of health. was so alarmed by the
occurrence that ~he took to her heal on his return home,
ant he believed this accelerated her death. Defendant
produced n boy who proved lie was with the hones all
the time. and ran by their aide. Complainant admitted
weing the boy aft. rwapla. The infonnation was in con.
disinia,w,l. Mr. Thick then took out a second
UllllllOll4 for negligent driving under a different clause
f the Act.--- Charlotte Rerell, a broom maker, of
Three Legged CPI., we. tined &1., and tia. costa, for
cutting heath on Lord Sliafteabury's manor at Norton
Heath. —Eleven poor 11101 of time parish of Gusaage
111 iiaints, were mu,,,i,,,,u,e.l for arrears of poor.rate.
Mr. Semite! Hart, the °veneer, element most of them
by paying cad', and foregoing the arrears. The
oveneent was recommended to NW IA the owners for
future rides. under the Small Tenements Act.

A Youxn Via %110N1).—John Bailey, a hardened
boy of 15, was charged with enticing a little girl. named
Emma fAne, nine years old, into • wood at eranhorne,
to go bird-nesting. and then throwing the child down
and committing an indecent assault upon her. The case
was clearly proved by the child's aunt. Elsa Lane, and
the evidence of the little girl. The Magistrates deter-
mined to treat the ease under the Aggravated Assaults
Act, and sentenoed him to two months' hard labour.
—The parish constables for this district attended to
be sworn for the ensuing year.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1859-04-19

grain anb Contnurcr.

LONDON SPIRIT MARKET.—The transactions in rum
are trifling. Proof Lewards, Is. 7d. to Is. Bd. . • proof
East India, Is. lid., to Is. 711.; and proof lilauntists,
Is. 7d. per gallon.
TRA.—AdviceA from China state that the total ship-
ments are 4,500,0001b5. short of last st,il.oll. Our mar-
ket is firsu ; and common sound Congo is worth Is. lid.
per lb.
SUGAR.—Good and fine raw sugars have been in fair
request, at full quotations; but low and damp parcels
have moved off slowly, at about previous rates. Itefined
goods are steady, at 525. lid, to Me. per cwt. Crushed
sugars, however, are dull.
LEEDS, April 12th.—Considering the influence of
electioneering proceedings, and the uncertainty as to
speedy war on the Continent, the cloth-market has
beell 114 good as could be expected this mor g. A
fair sale of light goods was experienced in small
lots, and a little in other kinds. l'rices continue
firm.

MANCHESTER, 12th.—We love had another quiet
market, and the price of yarns inay be quoted id. !we
lb. lower. There have been offers both for Germany and
India, but too low to be seriously entertained, and there
loss consequently been a very limited businesis in yarns.
The demand for the house trade has been limited to
immediate wants, and very little has been done for the
Mediterranean markets. The cloth-market has shown
quite as little animation as that for yarn, but there has
been a rather more cheerful feeling than yesterday,
when the prospects of a collision between Austria and
Sardinia seemed to be more immediate than now. The
continental news continues to cause great uneasiness,
and has a very depressing effect on business. Another
reason for the flatness of the market is to be found in the
contradictory telegrams received front Calcutta, swim of
which report that trade at last dates was better there,
while others say the market was depressed, and buyers
are mostly holding back till they get their letters.
Meantime, manufacturens of India goods are generally
I well off for orders, and there is no great pressure to
sell, except for India shillings, for some makes of
which contracts are running out, and in these sellers I
are willing to make a concession of lid. per piece
where stocks are beginning to accumulate. The house
trade is rather quieter, and the demand for China,
which led to a heavy business; a few days ago is also
quieter. Messrs. Julin Slagg and Co. report :--" Since
Tuesday last, owing chiefly to the state of continental
politics, the market has been exceedingly quiet for
nearly all descriptions of goods. Generally speaking.
however, there is no great anxiety to sell, and wills the
exception of India shirtings, which are a shade easier,
prices are firm at List week's quotations." Messrs.
George Fraser, Son, and Cu. report :—'' There has been
an inanimate market, and little business doing in all
departments of the market. Our quotations are with
out change."