The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1861-04-02 00:00:00

! known as a dav's work. They resolved to pay Landowners are like traders having articles of
the men•by the hour. They proposed even merchandise to dispose of. One may ielopt a
I slightly to increase the rate of wags, by pay- principle different from another in the disposal
i ing skilled workmen, instead of Os. 041. per of the commodity on hand ; but whether they
I day, 7d. per hour, being an increase of 10d. let their farms under a lease, a •yearly tenancy,
1 per day over their present earnings, and
, or by tender, they all act according to the rule of
working the same number of hours. Under
other men so far as their judgment leads them,
I this new scheme the men were to work nine
or ten hours, at their own discretion, and to
of
goingc to the best market. And they have 'a
make as much overtime as they chose. One
a perfect right to adopt which over system they
I
Iwould have thought that nothing in the world please, ease, but no must certainly ls to differ
! could have been fairer than this, yet the men from Lord OSBOIINE thinkiUgg that a
I still object, and have struck work 'rather than landlord is more cruel and oppressive, or the
in
I comply. Their object is openly avowed by
tenant a worse farmer under the leasing system
their leaders. No man, whatever his strength, than under a yearly letting and hiring. Our
industry, honesty, or necessity, is to work own experience has proved the reverse to be true.
. harder or gain snore than another. No man That man would be considered by all the world as ,
must have more brains, more energy, more insane, to erect a mansion on a piece of land of
. honesty, or do more work than what is pre- which he bad no other guarantee of holding than
scribed by the Trade Union. All are required a yearly hiring. No man in his senses would
, to become the slaves of a system of socialism, attempt such a thing, however great the mutual
I to the destruction of his individuality and confidence existing between himself and the
! independence. It is sad to think that a body owner of that bit of soil. And the same thing
t of men, supposed to be intelligent, should is applicable, it may be in a smaller degree, to
i submit to n domination of this kind, and it is the Mall who rents a farm. There may be ex-
. greatly to be hoped that they will speedily see ceptions, but to us it seems to be drawing too
through the mischievous errors of their
l leaders, and resume their work without x . ld be less likely to
delay. orsanary cases, a man sou
largely upon one's credulity to suppose that, in
improve his farm under a lease than he would be
! under a yearly tenancy.

DORCHESTER PITCHED CoRN M•IIKET, March ao.
—We had a good attendance at our market today,
but not quite so numerous as of late. The general
tone of the trade was quiet. The show of samples
was small, and of very inferior quality and bad con-
dition, but, notwithstanding this, prices were well
supported, and where business was done it was at
extreme rates of last week. Foreign wheat in good
demand, with a large supply. All spring corn
unaltered in value. Seeds a dull trade.
DORCHESTER CATTLE MARKET, March 30.—The
show of stock was not large, and consisted princi-
pally of stock heifers of two and three years old,
some of which changed hands at z fair price, con-
sidering the quality and condition. There were
some bulls on offer, but we did not hear of any sale.
Sr. PETER'S PARISIL—A vestry meeting for the
purpose of electing overseers and the appointment
of a sexton for the pariah, was held in St. Peter's
Church on Easter Monday. The Rev. Moreton
Colson, rector, presided. There were present:
Messrs. Durden and Gregory, Churchwardens, and
Messrs. W. klanfield, John Hicks, G. fl. Davis,
James Yearsley, W. %%fluid, J. Bishop, F. Mills,
T. Pouncy, Purkia, W. Tilley, T. Loveless, and J.
Hondas. Mr. W. Warland was chosen by the rector
as his churchwarden for the year ensuing, and Mr.
William burden was unanimously elected for the
pariah on the proposition of Mr. Bishop, seconded
by Mr. Hicks. The sidemen were, Mr. Gregory for
Mr. Warland, and Mr. G. H. Davis for Mr. burden.
The thanks of the vestry were presented to Mr.
Gregory, on the proposition of Mr. Bishop, and
seconded by Mr. Yearsley, for his services as
churchwarden for the last two years.—The vicar
stated that the office of sexton loving become
vacant by the death of the late Mr. Romsey,
it would be necessary to elect some person
in his stead. Mr. Gregory proposed, and
Mr. Hicks seconded, that John Yates be ap-
pointed to the office. —Mr. Tilley proposed Robert
kscott, but the proposition met with no seconder.—
Mr. James Yearsley proposed, and Mr. Bonifas
secondeal,Thumaa Feacy as a fit and proper person.—
On a show of hands, 5 were in favour of the last
named candidate and 4in favour of the first. The
chairman consequently declared Thomas Feacy duly
elected. Mr. Bishop complained of the bad state of
the step at the entrance to the church, and one of
the parishioners remarked that any repairs that
would facilitate Mr. Bishop's entering the church
would be a step in the right direction. The Rev.
Morton Colson was then asked whether he had
sufficient funds in hand to pay for the improvement
lately carried out in the reredos! The Rev.
gentleman said that he had collected £22,
and that twenty pounds more were required to pay
the bill. It seems rather hard that the Rector, who
has already given half the sum subscribed, should be
expected to pay the remaining .C2O out of his own
pocket. We trust that upon this being known
subscriptions may drop in sufficient to pay the bill
and thus prevent any further claim upon Mr. Coleon's
generosity. A vote of thanks to the Rector closed
the proceedings.
TRINITY PARISIL—A vestry meeting forth. parish
of Holy Trinity was held at the vestry room of
Trinity Church on April Ist Monday for the puree
of electing churchwardens for the ensuing year. 'c
chair was occupied by the Rev. J. Fisher, rector,
and the attendance of parishioners was very large.
On the motion of the chairman, seconded by Mr.
Davis, Mr. George Hawkins was re-elected minister's
churchwarden, sad Dr. Aldridge was elected on the
part of the pariah. The overseers, Messrs. Hodges
and Taylor, were appointed on Thursday last.
ALL SAINTS' PARIBIL—On Monday, April let, a
vestry meeting was held in the vestry of All Saint's
for the purpose of electing churchwardens for the
ensuing year. The chair was taken by the Rev. J.
P. F. Davidson, Curate. Mr. Alfred Spicer was
re-elected Minister's Churchwarden, and Mr. John
James Bement was re-elected on behalf of the pariah.
A short discussion arose respecting some slight
misunderstanding between the minister and the
organist. Both the Chairman and Mr Robinson,
after explaining their grievances agreed to drop the
subject, and the matter was consequently settled
in so amicable manner. The proceedings then
terminated.

THE CZ:WM—During the early port of this month
the census will be takes in every town, village and
hamlet in the United Kingdom. A Schedule will
be left with the occupier of every house,
which will be required to be filled up by such
occupier, who must Ntate the name and surname of
every person sleeping in the house, apartment, Ite.
on the night of Sunday, April 7th ; their condition,
sex, ago last birthday, rank, profeesion or owns*.
tion, where born, and whether deaf and dumb.
Masters will be required to state, under the head of
" rank, profession, or occupation," the number of
persons they employ ; and all parties are required to
give true and faithful returns. We may add that
there will be no investigation as to the "religious
profession" of any one that inquiry being abandoned,
as contrary to the wishes of the public.
SACRILD CONCERT.—We have great pleasure in
announcing that the Portland Choral Society, under
the leadership of Mr. C. Alcock, will give a sacred
concert at the Townhall, on Wednesday evelhing
next. The number of vocalists, we believe, is up-
wards of 40. Ricardo Linter, Esq., will preside at
the piano; and if we may judge from the liberal
support which they have received both at Wey-
mouth and Portland, and from the well-known
talent of the company, we should think that the
musical portion of our townsmen will eagerly em-
brace the present opportunity of hearing a musical
treat of no ordinary description. The programme
which has been kindly forwanlod to us, omelets of
selections from "Judas Maccabees,' illustrating
the design of the whole oratorio, besides several
miscellaneoui selections from Haydn, Mozart, /sc.
Part!. opens with the following : Chorus, "Oh,
Father ;" recitative, "I feel the Deity within, "
and song, "Arm, arm ye brave," by Mr. Stone;
chorus, "We come ;" chorus, "Disdainful of
danger ;" song, "Sound an alarm," by It. G.
Swating, Eaq. ' • chorus, "We hear ;" recitative,
" Front Csphatsalama," by R. G. Sweating, Req.;
trio, duet, chorus, and full chorus, "See the con-
quering hero comes ;" march, by Ricardo Linter,
Esq.; chorus, "Sing unto God"; song, "Re.
joice, Oh Judith," by Mr. Stone; chorus., " Hal-
lelujah Amen." Part 11. ceessiete d the following
selections from Haydn, Mozart, kn. :—Solo, guar-
tett, and chorus, "The Lord is good," (C. Alcock);
quartets, "Kyrie," and chorous, "Gloria" (12th
man, Mozart) ; full anthem, "In Jewry is God
known," (Clarke Whitfield). The following from
Haydna's "Creation :"—song, -` Now Heaven in
fullest glory shone," by Mr. Stone; recitative,
"And God created man," and song, "In native
worth," by It. G. Sweating, Esq. ; recitative, "And
God saw everything," by Mr. Stone; chorus,
"Achieved is the glorious work ;" "Hallelujah,"
(from Messiah—Handel.) This programme, we
believe, will speak for itself, and as the society will
be put to a great expense in bringing its members
from Portland, we hope that the tababitants of this
town and neighbourhoorl will Appreciate the efforts
that have been made to give them a musical treat of
such a character as is rarely met with in this county.
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, STATIMENT Or ACOOMITS 07 TUB DOKCIIESTit
Ittrix Cours.—We have great pleasure in laying
the following statement of the financial condition of
this corps before our readers, as it will show that the
corps has been able to moat the heavy expenses
which were necessary during the first year of its
formation, and that a balance still remains in hand :
Da. £ s. d.
Donations, subscriptions, 1ac.... 914 3 9
Balance in hand PA 11 8

934 15 5

CR. E id.
Drill instructor at El per week 48 0 0
Bugler . .. 13 310
Clothing and equipments 708 12 10
Targets, and expenses at rifle range ... 39 3 3
Cost of ammunition . . . . 26 11 3
Musicians previous to the formation of band 14 18 2
Printing, advertising, and stationary... ... 32 10 0
Miscellaneous 0 4

Total 934 15 5
Srcerssirut numlso.—ln anticipation of the
Cambridge examination report, which probably
will not appear for some time; we deem it due to a
laborious and successful teacher of the French and
other languages, M. Gaston, to state that not one
of all the pupils instructed by him, and sent up for
examination, has failed. These young gentlemen
belonged to the educational establishments of the
Bards. H. Monk, T. R. thew, W. Barnes, and