The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1859-09-13 00:00:00

SECOND DAY.

The attendance on the second day, notwithstand-
ing the lowering weather, was very numerous, and
exhibited in every respect that decided improvement
which is always looked for on the "grand day."
The racing was excellent, and excited the liveliest
interest.

Her Majesty's Plate of 100 Onineas.—Three years old to
cam' 84. 21b. ; four, 94. 41b, ; Ave, 94. 91., six and
aged, 94. Illb. ; about two miles.

Mr: J. Lowe's b. I. Wild Ruse, 3 yrs., tist. 21b.
(J. Lowe)
Mr. W. Day's Schism, 3 yrs.,B4. 21b
Mr. Mellish s Minster, 3 yrs., Sat. 21b

(1Roe) 2
(Covey) 3

For this race six horses were entered, but only 3
ran, as above. A capital start was effected, led by
Wild Hose, maintaining that position throughout.
Minster ran a good second, followed by Schism. The
pace was good and the contest close. At the last
turn a hot struggle took place between Minster and
Schisms the former getting ahead of the latter. The
whip and spur, however, were freely applied, which
brought Schism up to her old phoft, and Minster
pulled up at the distance. Wild Rose came in easily
by four or five lengths, and was therefore declared
the winner of the Queen's plate.
The Innkeepers' Plate of 25 sore., added to &sweepstakes
of two coca. each.—Three years old to carry tot. ; four
84. 41b.; five, Ad. 121 b.; sic and aged, 24. 21b.'
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winner to be sold by auction fur 1:40 iminediatelyafter
the race, and the surplus, if any, above that sum, to be
added to the Race Fund. Three to run, or the 25
sovereigns will not be given. Heats one mile and a
distance.

Mr. Mellish's The Gift, 3 yrs., 74.
Mr. Mill's b. w. Little Tibby, 6 yrs., 9st. 21b.

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(Welsh) 2 3
Mr. Taylor's Fun, 3 yrs., lit., (Lewis) 3 2
Mr. Palmer's Speculation, 5 yrs., fist. 121 b (Beard) 0 dr
At starting in the first heat Fun took the lead
and bolted, but managed to save the distance. Gift
then took up the running, closely followed by Little
Tibby. A close struggle took place between them,
hut Gift held the lead, and came in a winner by
halta.length. Speculation broke down, and was
thus nowhere. In the second heat Little Tibby led,
Gift laying second. After the last turn Fun came
in for the honours; Gift, however, made some
splendid running, and distanced Fun at the winning
post by two lengths.
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The Yeomanry Stakes of one soy each, with twenty.
five added.—For horses that have been ridden in the
Queen's Own Dorset Yeomanry Cavalry, or hunted
with any established pack of hounds in the County of
Dorset. Three years old to carry 9s. 51b., four, 104.
121 b. ; five, list. Mb.; six and aged, llst 101 b. ;
winners of any previous race to carry 71b. extra, and
the winner of Use Hunters Stakes 71b, extra, in
addition to other penalties; and the second borne Mb.
extra; thorough-bred horses IMb. extra; to be
ridden by gentlemen, yeomen, or tradirmien, resident
in the county of Dorset. The stakes to go to to the
second horse. Heats about one mile.
Mr. I'. Hill's The Pony, Li yrs. 124 11b. (Mr.
B. Lane)
Mr. Woulmington's b. g., Chief Baron, a.. 124
Mb., (h.b.)
Mr. Lucas's Hermitage, 3 yrs., 10st. 1.112.
Mr. Wm. Balway'e Paddy, 6 vs. Ilst. 10Ib
(Owner)
As in the Hunters' States of Wednesday • great
amount of interest WM excited by this race from
similar cause, both riders and home being connected
with the locality. The favourite was again the
Pony, which lead the van in the first beak followed ,
by the Chief Baron. Hermitage lay third, while
Paddy was out of luck. The pace was rattling
throughout, and the spectators witnessed some
splendid running between The Pony and Chief
Baron, whose merits appear to be nearly equal.
The Pony won by only half.a-length. Hermitage
and Paddy were beaten off. The second heat was
literally a running fight between the rivals—Pony
and Chief Baron. The former led, as usual, but
could not get far from the close attentions of the
Baron. The latter, however, could not overhaul his
opponent, and lost by • length-and-a-half. Mr. S.
Lane's riding was much admired, and loud expres-
sions of approval were bestowed on the winner, but
a fair share of applause was retained for the Chief
Baron, who bad proved himself so tough a match for
the enemy to encounter.

The Lodmoor Stakes of two Rove, each, with twenty
added.—Three years old to carry Ist. ; four, tist. 4Th.;
five, BsB. 12th.; six, and aged, 9st. 21b.; the winner
of the Weymouth Stakes, and Meloombe Stakes, or
Innkeepers' Plate, to cary 71b. extra; the winner to
be sold for 2.150, if demanded •. to be put up by auction
after the race, and any surplus over that sum to be
added to the race fund. Heats a mile and • distance.
Mr. J. Bird's The Gift, 3 yrs., Ist (Mills) 1 1
Mr. J. Wolcott'inarlot, 3 yrr., lit. .. (Matthews) 2 2
Mr. Mill's ban. Little Tibby, 6 yrs., flat. 21b. -

--(Welch) ..
Mr. Taylor's Fun, 3 yrs., TA. Mb

3 dr.
....(Lewis) 4 dr.

First heat.—Harlot lea, followed ckely by Gift.
Fun was evidently determined to show that the
name was not inappropriate, as a bolt was made at
starting, but the distance was again saved. Gift
camegm the winner by half-a-length, after a smart
contest with Harlot. Second heat.—Gift and Harlot
oily started. Harlot led for a short distance, but
was obliged to give way to her rival, who took up
the running, and after a close struggle, won again by
half-a-length.
A Handicap Stakes of one soy. each, with V3O added,
for two and three years old. To declare at the Golden
Lion Hotel by 12 o'clock on Thursday the morning of
the running; to start near the wall under South Down,
and into the Stand. (7 subs.)
Mr. Duncan's b.c. Lord Palmerston, 2 yrs., bet. bib
(Willa) 1
Mr. E. Hall's Volga, 2 yrs. 6st. 51b .. .(11attliews) 2
Yr.& Woolcott's Harlot, 3771., ist. 71b......(Lewi5) 3
This was a close and exciting race between Volga
and Palmerston. The former led at starting, and
kept the position up to the distance, when Palmer-
ston shot a head, and won cleverly by half-a-length.
This closed the day's sports, and the assemblage
dispersed. A number of the county police was in
attendance on the ground under Mr. Superintendent
Brown. but we have not heard that their servicot
were required.

THZ RACI SALL

Was held on Wednesday evening at the Royal Hotel.
A large number were present, comprising the gite
and fashion of the town and neighbourhood. Danc-
ing was entered into with spirit, and continued until

an advanced hour. Amongst those present were :
Mr. Fowler, Captain and MN. Sharpe, Major Haw.
kiwi, Mrs. and Nlimaes Itrae, Captain Luckraft,
lt.N„ Misses Bowden. 4 aptaiii Luck. Dr. Law hugs,
(liptein thivav, Nlisscs so:afield, Mrs. aid .locwis
Balker, Mr. Barker, Nlissses Bridge, Lieutenant
Canocle,e. I . r. .; hard, R.N., Mrs. Sam-
son, Moe Mrs. Cornelius, Lieutenant A. M.
W. and Mrs. Samson, Mr. S. N. Mc Lem' Nairne,
Capt. ad Mrs. Doyley, Mr. end Mee Byres, Capt.
Lithgow, Mr. and Mrs. J. Lithgow, Mrs. and Misses
Webb?. Mr. Waldy, Mr. Gabriel, 8.N., Mrs. Ga.
briel, Mr. and Miss Pretor, Sir E. Baker, Mr. and
Mrs. Littlebales, Miss Paul. Mr. and Miss Bower,
Capt. and Miss Rowell, Mr. and Miss Farqubanion,
Capt. Hawthorne, Mr. W. Hawthorne, Mr. Doran,
Lieut. Crusdy, lt.N., Lieut. Erskine, RN., Lieut.
Maogrigor, R.N., Mrs. and Miss Macgrigor, Lieut.
Palmer, Mimes Allen, Mr. A. Allen, Mr. H. Allen,
Mr. Young, Mr. and Mrs. Coombs, Miss Gunning,
Wee Simpson, Mr. W. H. Foster, Mrs. Cement,
Miss Foster, Mr. W. Jessop, Mr. and Mrs. It.
Hancock, Mr. W. J. Hill, Capt. awl Misses
Younghiodiand, Mr. Youngbushend, Mr. and Mrs.
W. ft. Young, Misses Young, Miss Walker, Mr. It.
IL Young, Capt. Thornton. Capt. and Ain.
Grayson, 'Mr. Peters, Mr. Molyneux, Mr. 11. J.
camp's:ll, IL M. (LI.), Mr. Devenish, Mr. Hellier,
Mr. Thrasher, Misses Pigou, Mr. and Mrs. Lysley,
Misses Lysley. Mr. Lysley, Mr. Fawcett, Mrs.
Lovell, Mr. Isaaision, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. P.
Weston, Mr. Forbes (Ist Dorset), Mr. E. Rogers
Covey, Mr. Stirling, Mr. Foot, Capt. Gosling,
Misses Mortimer, Miss Bedford, Mr. C. Baalgord
(9th 'Aileen), Mr. IV. Lethbridge, Mr. Stowell,
Capt. Helyar, Her. T. Hinds, Capt. Hinds, Capt.
A. Foster, Mr. and Mrs. Scott, Mrs. Deacon, Mimi
Carpenter, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Gill, Mr. and Mrs.
&c.

GREAT BOAT RACE FOR A HUNDRED POUNDS--
A great race came MI Monday between Henry Cor•
bey, of I:ravesend, and I jeorge Everson, of I:reen-
wicb. The distance was from ("fill' Creek to North.
fleet Creek, about five and a half miles, and Corby
was the favourite at 6 and 7to four. It was a most
beautiful start, and for 200 to 300 yards they were
strictly level, Evertors style being very superior to
that of Corby's. Corby then drew himself all but
cicar, and when Everson came almost level asmin,
Corbey drew himself clear two or three tunics, Ever-
son corning up again in a few yards. At the end of
half a mile Corbey went well in front. Everson
drew upon him in half a minute, and was paesing
him when Corbey deliberately rowed across lum, and
on which over side Evemon tried to pass, Corbey, in
the most disgraceful manner, crossed him, and row-
ing ahead of him just clear, kept him astern right
across the river. The fourth time of crossing they
fouled. Corbey repeated his conduct three times
after this, but Everson at length got wide, Corbey
making desperate efforts even then to stop him.
Just beyond Coal-house Point, Everson got clear
away, and, increasing his lead, won by nearly a guar.
ter of a mile in 34 nunutes.

STURMIXSTZR.—County Police, Sept. —(Before
T. B. Hanham, Esq.)—James Macey, of East
Stower, an old offender, was brought up in custody
of Chief Superintendent Hammond, charged with
stealing a white smock frock from a stable in the oc-
cupation of Mr. Samuel Harris, of Stalbridge Wes-
ton, on the night of the 25th July last, the property
of Elias Harris, the tarter, value 6s. 6d. The pro-
secutor stated that he left the smock frock (which
was nearly new) in his master's stable on the night in
question, and the following morning it was gone.
P.C. Batty proved having met the prisoner about
a half a mile from Mr. Harris's house on the loom-
ing of the 29th July, with a small bundle under his
arm.—Mr. Hammond stated that the prisoner was
brought to the station on the 39th July, charged with
vagrancy, and was committed for one calendar
month's hard labour; he had on a new smock frock,
an I was conveyed to gaol with it on; about ten days
afterwards he (the superintendent) was inforined of
the prosecutor's loss, and at once suspected the pri-
soner of committing the robbery, and on the latter
being discharged from gaol on the lot instant he was
taken into custody with the stolen property in his
possession. The frock having been duly sworn to,
the prisoner, after the usual caution, was committed
for trial at the next sesaions.—JoAri Perris, of
Holwell, was charged with stealing about three
bushels of apples, the property of William °merit,
of the same place. The apples were found in the
prisoner's house by P.C. Mortimer, but the prisoner
having set up a question of right, the Magistrates
adjourned the case till the next petty sessions, and
discharged the prisoner upon his own recognizances
in the sum of £ll.l to appear.

SIIERBORNI.—Board of Heallle.—Four vacancies
will occur in this body, immediately, by the expire-
tion of the term of office of Messrs. H. Coate, J. t
Avery, C. L. 0. Bartlett, and J. C. Bishop. The
election will take place on the 17th.
The Mayor of Leeds gave a superb banquet on
Friday evening in the Victoria-hall to all the neigh-
bouring members of parliament, mayors, aldermen,
and principal gentry. Amongst the list of gentle-
men who accepted Sir Peter Fairburn's invitation,
we read the name of John Penny, Esq., formerly of
Sherborne. Earl Fitzwilliani, the Lord-Lieutenant
of the county, made a telling speech on the occasion.
At the meeting of the Board of Guardians on
Thursday, B. Littlehales, Esq. of Holwell, attended
in his capacity of churchwarden, to prefer a com-
plaint against one of the medical officers of the
Union, for having used violent language to a female
whom he was attending after her confinement. The
Board, finding that Mr. Littlehales had brought in
three witnesses iu support of his charge, and think-
ing it would be fair to the accused that he should
have an opportunity of hearing the particulars at
once, requested the attendance of the medical officer;
who sent back an answer desiring that any charge
that was to be made against him might be put in
writing. A note was then sent by the Chairman
requiring the attendance of the medical man forth-
with, and specifying the case respecting which his
attendance was wanted. To this the medical officer
replied, that if the Board wanted him they would be
good enough to send him proper official notice
through their clerk, as he did not choose to come
down at an immediate notice, to be bullied by a
Chairman. The evidence having been beard, the
Guardians unanimously resolved to transmit the case
to the Poor Law Board and request that body to
made their own investigation; so we shall probably
soon have a "Poor Law Enquiry" to lay before our
readers, pending which we refrain from giving the
statements made. —Sherborne Journal.
PROPO.4RD NNW hIARKITS FOR SHERBORNR.—A
large and influential mooting of farmers and trades-
men of the town and district of Sherburne was held
at the large room of the King's Arms, on Thursday
afternoon, to consider the hest steps to be taken for
re-establishing the corn and cattle markets in Sher.
borne. Mr. Edward Symes moved the following re-
solution : "That it is desirable to take immediate
stein; to re-establish a corn and cattle market on a
permanent basis; and that this meeting unanimously
pledges itself to use every possible endeavour to carry
out this object." Mr. Notley seconded the resolution,
observing that although he lived at some distance
from Sherborne, he had been in the habit for many
years of doing business there, and that individually
he would pledge himself to support the object they
had in view. (Cheers.) The resolution was carried
neut. con. Mr. H. Ensor proposed that a small com-
mittee should wait upon Mr. Digby with the Board
of Health on Wednesday next, and ask him to aid
and assist us in getting a suitable building for the ac-
commodation of those who might visit the market.
Mr. Hoddinott in seconding the proposition said, on
account of having no market here they were obliged
to go, some to I eovil, and some to Salisbury. There
was no doubt they were cried up for their barley
and ifs market ITU established at Sherborne, they
should have some chance of doing business there, in-
stead of buttoning up their pockets, and saying they
would not sell the corn. The following gentlemen
were then appointed as a committee :—Mensis.
Hoddinott, Spam, Notley, Best, Hawkins, and John
Game.

BOARD Or HEALTH—At • Meeting Of the Board
on Monday the subject of the proposed new markets
was discussed, and the deputation of farmers appoin-
ted at the meeting on Thursday, consisting of Messrs.
John time, Hoddinott, Symes, Best, anl Hawkins.
was introduced to the Board. Mr. Melmoth's letter
to Mr. Digby and his reply thereto having been read
Mr. Hui** explained to the deputation what had
taken place from the period of the first application to
Mr. Dighy to the present time. Some further dis-
cussion then ensued, when it was suggested by Mr.
Coate that the resolutions passed at the public meet-
ing should be read, after which Mr. Avery went over
sonic calculations which he had made with reference
to the present and probable future market tolls, Icc.,
from which It apptared the markets might be made
a remunerating investment if undertaken by the
Board. This led to an extended discussion, but it
was at length resolved that Mr. Digby be requested
, to provide a corn exchange near the station, with
sufficient ground for pens and markets, and that he
be asked to use his influence for the removal of the
I present markets to the proposed site. It was re-
solved to ask permission of Mr. Digby to sink awe%
and to erect turbine wheels at CsiWeton ; and it was
suggested that public baths and wash-houses, might
he advantageously constructed in the old mill.
Cheques were signed, for Noake, £4 12s. 3d,; extras
-E3 13.. 6d. Harris, ; and rates, £1 os. 3d.
On Wednesday the members of the Local Board

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of Health, accompanied by the committee of agri-
culturists appointed at the meeting held on Thurs-
day, waited on Mr. Digby, at Sherborne Castle, on
the subject of the re-establishment of the market and
building a corn exchange. Mr. Digby listened with
great kindness and attention to the representation of
the parties, and promised to give the matter every
consideration. With reference to the supply of water
for the district, Mr. Digby expressed no objection to
the Board's endeavouring to find water by boring or
otherwise on his estate, and promised that the appli-
cation fur the use of the water power at East Nlill
should be maturely considered. Mr. Digby kindly
invited the deputation to luncheon.

SYIKON INDITOCT. —Hama Hosie cekbratioc_
This annual feast in celebration of the harvest took
place on Wednesday. About 11 o'clock the labour-
ers, both male and female, together with their

employers, assembled on Ilyebnry Hill, an eminence
which overlooks the town of Bridport, and coin-
mend a fine view of the beautifully wooded bill
scenery. The party quickly formed in plocesion,
with a brass band at their haul and flags dispersed
dung their line, and as they wended their way in
a circle down the hill the sight was very pleasing.
Alter having paraded the village, the gladsome
assemblage arrived at the parish church, where ag.aiii
the entrance gate was spanned by an arch which
illi.played the inscription " Praise God for the
harvest." neatly arranged in cars of corn, and the
monogram, " 1.H.5." The bells sent out their
merry peals, and • large congregation was soon
seated in the sacred edifice. Prayers were read by
the Rev. H. Rawlinson, and the sermon was
preached by the Rev. R. S. Hutchins, of lklonkton
Wylile, who took as his text. "Nevertheless he left
not himself without sinless, in that he did good, and
gave us rain from heaven, and fruitful seasons,
filling our hearts with food and gLulness"—Acts
xiv., 17. At the conclusion of the service the party
again formed in procession, and proceeded to a field
lent by Mr. Pope, where every provision had been
made for their entertainment and amusement. At
the entrance a neat arch had been erected, ilisplayinff
the inscription " Harvest Home," and " Plenty,
in ears of corn; while agricultural emblems were
profusely displayed, the whole being surmounted with
a crown formed of the produce of the harvest.
Dinner was shortly afterwards announced, a bountiful
repast having been spread in the tent of the
Horticultural Society by Mr. Riddling!, of the Grey-
hound Hotel, Bridport. The Rev. 11. Rawlinson,
presided. The conqs-my numbered altogether about
250 males and females. A number of ladies and
visitors were also present during the after dinner
proceedings, when several excellent speeches were
delivered. Tea was also provided for the women,
and a variety of rural sports promoted, many persons
joining the dance. Altogether it was a very happy
scene, and everything passed off pleasantly.
Bianeostr.—Sartige (Mack by a ['or. —On Thurs-
day morning week, as Miss Keech, of West Ailing.
ton, was crossing the second field from Messrs.
Ewen's factory, she was suddenly attacked by a
cow, which threw her a considerable distance close
to the brink of the river. After falling, she was
repeatedly struck by the animal with its horns. The
blows, hawcvcr, were deprived of a isinsiderable
portion of their force and danger in consequence of
her falling in a hollow place in the field. Her
screams being heard at the factory, Mr. Biddle.
combe, carpenter, who was working there, and Mr.
John Menden ran to her assistance. Be'. -0 they
arrived, the cow had discontinued its attack, and
Miss Keech had got to the stile. She has, however,
sustained considerable injuries; her thumb was
injured, and she was bruised in different parts of the
1 body. We are glad, however, that no bone is
broken, and that the injuries are not of a dangerous
character. As the same cow has attacked other
persons, we hope its owner will see the propriety
of placing it in a field where there is no footpath.

ToWNHALL. BRIDPORT, Tuesday, September 6th.—
(Present—The Worshipful the Mayor (H. A. Templer,
Esq.), R. Tucker, J. P. Stephens. S. W. Whethain, and
John Barnicott, Esqrs.)- Mr. George Knight, of the
Ball Hotel, Bridport, was summoned by Mr. P. Sam'
ways, seedsman, !cc., for an assault. Mr. Day for com-
plainant; Mr. Manley for the defence. Complainant
stated that on the 22nd instant, he paid his fare to the
harbour by the defendant's omnibus. Previous to
starting • woman got up, but the 'bus being loaded, she
was obliged to sit in the lap of one of the male pas-
sengers, and in front of Mr. Sainways, who was smok-
ing a short pipe, and had a child in one of his arms.
Other parties were also smoking. Previous to starting,
Mr. A. Dodge, who resides next door to the Bull Hotel,
observed that the woman's dress was on fire, and in-
formed her of it. Mr. Samway's and another soon
extinguished it, after it burned a hole about three
inches in diameter, at the bottom of the dress. Mr.
Knight being near, requested Samways to put away his
pipe, who refused to do so. when Mr. Knight took up a
coach whip, and caught at his pipe with the doubled
lash. and broke it off at the bowl. Sainways then threw
the remaining piece at Mr. Knight, which struck din
on the head, using an abusive epithet at the time. Upon
this Mr. Knight reversed the whip, and struck Sani-
ways • blow on the elbow with the butt-end, rather
severely. Several witnesses were examined and cross-
examined, and the Bench considering there was some-
thing like a justification on the part of Mr. Knight after
Sainways had thrown the piece of pir at him, and
used abusive language, together with t circumstance
of its being incumbent on Mr. Knight to protect the
persons and property of passengers by his omnibus, dis-
missed the case.—Ediestril Norman, grocer and beer-
house-keeper. East-street, was charged by P.C. 67, with
assaulting him in the execution of his duty. From the
evidence of the policeman, it appeared that he was
patting defendant's house at 11.30 p.m. on Friday last,
and seeing the door open, walked into the kitchen,
where lie saw Norman, his wife, and her sister. Nor-
man asked him what lie wanted, when lie replied.
" When he had seen what he came for, lie should leave."
Norman insisted on his leaving at once. as lie wanted to
close the door. This not being proniptly ooinplied with,
Norman locked the door, confining all the parties
within. The policeman requested I to open it and
let him out, but he refused, aii.l struck him a blow in
the face, and struck at him several times afterwards, the
policeman warding the blows off. On Norman's open-
ing the door to let his wife's sister out, the policeman
succeeded in getting out also, when Norman abused him
in the street and talked something about running a
bayonet into him. This latter part of the evidence was
denied by defendant's wife and daughter ; but the wife
having admitted her husband had pushed the cow-
plainant, the Bench indicted a fine of 40s, and 9s. costs,
or 14 days' imprisonment. with hard labour. The fine
was at once path. Gillimghana, toll collector at
the West Allington Gate. was summoned by Mr. Lamb,
on the part of Messrs. Penfound and Co., for illegally
demanding toll from a wagon containing empty pack-
ages, and which had been previously carried forward
full from the railway station, to their several addresses.
Mr. Loggin for complainant. This case had been before
the Magistrates before, and MU left over to obtain
further evidence. It had been also asserted that a
person of Axminster was • passenger in complainant's
wagon on the tlith May last. This person now came
forward and proved lie was octal Bridport on that day,
but at Axminster. Rode in the wagon a part of the
way on the 3rd June. but paid no toll or fare—only
treated the driver with a glass of beer. The Bench
after • long consultation, and examination of the Act of
Parliament for that district road, decided that " no tolls
were payable for empty packages, WI returned ;" but if
any goods were in the carriage besides, then toll would
be payable. In this case, it appeared the packages were
empties returned. Gave defendant the option of par
ing the costa, Ils. 6d. by consent, or if otherwise, a
small fine would be added. He very wisely use the
former offer.