The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1861-08-13 00:00:00

NOM OF THE WEEK.

IT is not, perhaps, surprising that our American
cousins, after "beating the Britisher," in the
War of Independence, should fancy themselves
competent to "lick all creation ;" but that the
Federalists should actually boast of being "well
flogged" by the Confederates at the battle of
Bull's Run—lay claim to great merit for refuing
to fire another shot the very moment their three
months' servitude was up, and meet with
enthusiastic receptions from their Northern
friends for running away at the very moment
victory was staring them in the face, certainly
seems to us on this side the Atlantic most extra-
ordinary. As might be expected, the accounts
given of the fight by different writers are, on
many points, utterly irreconcilable; but one
thing may be gathered from almost every version
of the affair—that the great bulk of the Federal
army was greatly lacking in that determination
of purpose so necessary to ensure suocess. Had
they been in earnest, would they have acted as
they did? What was it that caused the panic
among them and drove them from the field?
There was no hani—to—hand encounter—no
bayonet charge during the day. The Confede-
rates bad no masked batteries, and there was no
desperate struggle, "except by those who wanted I
to get away." There was a good deal of pound-
ing at tonic ranges with light field pieces and I
heavy rifled ordnance, but the line on both sides i
were rarely within 500 yards of each other. I
"On one occasion," we are told, " the regiments
on the right were received by a musketry fire
from the enemy which induced them to fall
back, but they were rallied and led forward to
the front. The Confederates again gave way.
and the Federalists advanced once more.
Again the line of the enemy appeared in front
and delivered fire. The Zonaves and the 11th
New York, which were in the flank, fell into
confusion not to be rallied, and eventually
retired from the field in disorder, to use the
mildest term, with a contagious effect on their
comrades, and with the loss of their guns which
they were supporting. Nothing would, or could,
or did stop them. In vain they were reminded
of their oath to 'avenge Ellsworth's death.'
Their flag was displayed to the winds, it had
lost its attractions. They ran in all directions
with a speed their fortune favoured." This
surely was • defeat unparalleled in the history
of war, yet the Northerners seem to take pleasure
in the sensation it has created. "Some of the
officers speak of being whipped in a tone which
is almost boastful and exultant," and bless their
stars that they escaped so well as they did. Now
does not all this indicate that they know the
weakness of their cause If they were fighting
for • great principle, such as the Italians fought
for, who can believe that an army 8,000 strong,
would evaporate before three months' service
was up? If they were fighting for objects very
dear to them, instead of a "sensation" cry, no
one can believe that they would have made
themselves so ridiculous as they now appear in
the eyes of the world. We do not blame them
for not wishing to stand up and be shot at, but
what we do blame them for is, their hollow pre-
tensions in favour of abolition, while their sole
object is the maintenance of the Union..
From Naples we learn that General Cialdini
is inspiring all classes with confidence. The
press, the public voice, whenever he makes his
appearance, are favourable to him; and when
he reviewed the four battalions of the National
Guard in front of the Palace a few days ago,
the demonstration in his honour was enthusias-
tic. But his task is a difficult one. The Bour-
bonists are still making desperate efforts, not
merely to save themselves, but to replant the
scion of that precious stock which, like the Upas
tree, has poisoned everything within the range
of its influence. Were it merely to sweep off a
few bands of brigands, General Cialdini could
do the work quickly enough, but he has to
encounter treason lurking amongst the highest
and lowest classes; corruption baulked of its
usual perquisites; and a large and compact body
of clergy, who are omnipotent for evil among a
great proportion of an ignorant population. If
he succeed, as every lover of humanity must
heartily wish he may do, he will earn the thanks,
not only of Italy, but of the world.
Padre Giacomo, who has obtained a European
reputation as the confessor of Count Cavour, has
been deprived of his benefice by the Holy See.
Cavour loved Italy. The great ambition of his
life was the regeneration of his country, and he
died with its affairs exclusively on his mind.
But with all his national feeling, he did not
take any part against the Italian Church. Both
within the church and without it, he desired
reform without separation from Rome; and
although excommunicated by the Pope, .he
remained in union with the church to the last.
There are in Italy numbers of the Catholic
clergy who sympathise with the principles of
Count Cavour, who are the friends of Victor
Emmanuel. Amongst them is Fra Giacomo,
the priest of the parish in which Cavour resided.
When the fatal termination of Cavour's illness
was foreseen, the members of his family desired
that he should receive the last sacraments of the
church. He consented at once. Fra Giacomo
did 'not hesitate to obey the summons to hill
bedside. lie administered the saaraments ;

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Cavour died • Giacomo was summoned to Rome,
and is sentenced to dismissal. That such a step
will strengthen the Ultramontano party in Italy
we very much question. Such tyranny is
incompatible with the feelings of the national
party throughout the Peninsula, and will show
them that they must not relax their efforts till
the temporal power of the Pope has been
destroyed.
The Kingswood murder has returned to the
region of mystery. Johann Carl Franz has been
tried by a jury of this country, and has been
acquitted. The case is one of the most curious
ever presented in a court of justice. In the room
where Mrs. Halliday was murdered a pocket
book was found bearing the name of Johann
Carl Franz. The prisoner admitted that he was
the owner of the book, but said it had been
stolen from him. Beside the book, there was a
letter addressed to Mdlle. Tietjens, and signed
Adolph Kron, and the prisoner also admitted
, having gone to that lady with a begging letter.
'Nor was this all; the string sold to "a
' German" at Mr. Pether's shop in Reigate, was
the same kind of string as that tied round
the murdered woman, and also round the
shirt of the prisoner when apprehended. It was
not common string. It was " rublay cord," a
kind of string "very seldom made," positively
sworn to by Joseph Dunmore, who made it,
expressly for Mr. Cramp, who sold it to Mr.
Pether. That Franz purchased the 'string at
Reigate was admitted by his Counsel, but he
accounted for the real murderer becoming pos-
sessed of it, saying that a portion of the string
purchased was carried off by the thief who stole
the prisoner's books and papers. Surely this is
a very strong case of circumstantial evidence
against the prisoner,. whose antecedents were
anything but satisfactory ; and although we
cannot pretend to judge so well of the case as
those who were present at the trial, we cannot
help thinking that if even he was innocent of
the crime imputed to him, it was not very satis
factorily made out.
The Church has lost one of its brightest orna-
ments and most promising prelates. The Hon.
and Right Rev. Henry Montague Villiers, D.D.,
Lord Bishop of Durham, died at Auckland Castle
on Friday morning at a quarter past 7 o'clock, in
the 49th year of his age. His Lordship was
suddenly attacked by a serious illness a few
weeks ago; and although Dr. Ferguson gave no
hope of recovery, In rallied till about a week
since, when he suffered it relapse. The Right
Rev. Prelate was not what is termed a "fashion-
able" preacher. Like most of the Bishops who
hsve received their appointments during Lord
Palinerston's administration, he belonged to the
low church or evangelical party, and his great
merit consisted in his unadorned piety, his un-
tiring zeal to promote the spiritual and temporal
interests of those committed to his charge, and
his unbounded charity towards all men. Before
his appointment to a biahoprick, he was one of
the most popular preachers amongst the middle
classes in the metropolis. His church in Blooms-
bury was always crowded. He possessed a well
modulated voice, a commanding presence, and a
dignified manner. The heartiness with which
he engaged in his great work, bore in itself the
stamp of sincerity, and greatly contributed to
his success. His devotion to the poor of his
Hock was earnest and real, nor was he a respecter
of persons in his desire to do good. He was •
determined foe to the Puseyite theology, and
everything savouring of popery in the Church of
England. With Lord Shaftesbury he was an
especial favourite, and it was mainly owing to
his Lordship's recommendation that he was, in
1856, nominated to the Bishopric of Carlisle, and
in 1860 translated to that of Durham. As a
bishop he obtained the esteem of all denomina-
tions of christians, and during his illness prayers
were offered for his recovery, not only in all the
churches, but in every dissenting place of wor-
ship throughout his diocese. Beloved in life,
his death will be deeply lamented throughout
the land, more especially by those among whomn
he has laboured in the cause of our holy reli-
gion.

DORCHESTER PITCHED CORN MARKET, Saturday,
August 10.—We had the usual attendance for this
season of the year, and the general tone of the trade
was healthy. A few new samples ot wheat and barley
came to hand, but owing to the late rains, the con-
dition was not fit for immediate use ; the quality
was various, and the reports of the crops were mostly
good, but some were very bad.
Mamas. BAKER AND EMMA'S REPOSITORY SALE,
August 10.—Thequantity of beef on offer was net
so tarp as is sometimes the case at these sales, but
there were a great many sheep, and we believe that
every one was satisfied with the day's proceedings.
It is with feelings of very great pleasure that we
have to announce the success of Master B. F. Lock,
son of H. Lock, Esq., solicitor, formerly a pupil in
the Dorchester Grammar School, and who, as our
readers will remember, obtained the Feoffee's Exhi-
bition of £4O. Soon after, he was placed on the roll
for Winchester, as 13th out of 98 candidates. He ham
been elected upon the foundation of Eton College,
and on Wednesday obtained *a King's Scholarship
there, being 7th out of about 60 competitors. This
is exceedingly creditable to the young gentleman,
who, we understand, is but 13 years of age.
SUNDAY SCHOOL THEATS.—Ou Wednesday last,
the children attending the Grove Buildings Sunday
School, were regaled with their annual treat of tea
and cake. The tea, which was held at Poundbury,
was partaken of by about 100 children. Tea over,
the children dispersed over the field, where various
sports and amusements hail been provided for them,
but unfortunately, the enjo3ments of the evening
was brought to a termination by the rain, which
compelled them to retire. A number of teachers
and friends of the school also attended.

On Thursday last the children belonging to the
Wesleyan, Baptist, and Reformed Wesleyan Sunday
Schools, also had their annual tea, which, in conse-
quence of the inclemency of the weather, seas held at
the British School-room. A tent was erected in the
playground, in which a quantity of amusements
had been provided. Many of the friends and sup-
porters afterwards partook of tea, after which some
of the elder children adjourned to the Poundbury,
where cricket, football, itc., was much patronized.—
At half-past 7 a public meeting was held in tbe
school-room, presided over by the Rev. Mr. Merri-
man, Baptist Minister, when several interesting
and suitable addresses were delivered, and hymns
sung. The room was crowded in every part, many
parties not being able to obtain admission.
DARING ItOBBERY.-0110 of the most daring
robberies that has been committed in this town and
neighbourhood for 1001n0 time past, vies perpetrated
on Sunday last in the house occupied by Miss
Campbell, Wollaston Terrace. It appears that the
family had locked the doors and fastened the
windows prior to going to church at 6 o'clock. On
their return, however, it was found that some
persons bad entered the house, many of the things
being thrown on the floor in the utmost disorder,
and that a silver teapot, some silver spoons, articles
of jewellery, about r:2 in money, and other things
hail been taken away. Fortunately, however, the
family plate remained untouched, and the place in
which the money was kept seemed to have been
skipped over by the burglars. It is impossible to tell
how an entry to the house was effizted, as the front and
back door locks were not picked, whilst the windows
remained fastened. It is possible that the burglars
had secreted themselves in the Inane some time in
the day. and when the female had gone to church
quietly made away with their booty. It appears that
they mule their exit by the back door, as the keys
were found outside. As yet no trace of the burglars
has been found.

On Friday last, the boys attending the night
school at the Biitish schoolroom, were liberally
treated to an excellent supper, consisting of roast
beef and plurn•pudding. They assembled at the
school about three o'clock and marched, with flags
Hying, to Pounittniry, were they engaged in various
sports. Alter partaking of the good cheer provided,
the young people ran races for various prizes, con-
sisting of caps, &c. Several also received useful
articles as • reward for their good behaviour at
school. The drum and life band, which has
lately been organized, escorted them through
the town on their rotuni, and marched with
them to the house of Mr. N'enion, who had so kindly
and liberally treated them, and gave hearty cheers
for that gentleman.