The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1868-06-16 00:00:00

BRIDYORT RIFLE VOLUNTEER FETE,
SOAR FIGHT, kg.

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The annual meeting of Um corps was held on
Wednesday evening. Captain Edwards, in the course
of his speech, sail that on the lit January, 1868, there
was a balance in tond of £l2 184 7J., and during that
year they received (mending this um) in receipts from
officers, non-conisoisaitined damn, bon. members, and
the capitation grant, £169 14a, Id. They paid for drill
inAruetor, marker, bugler, expenses of range, ammuni-
tion, elothing—no annul item—Ac., £147 16e. 33:
whieh left. balance for that year in their favour of
£2l 17s. &I.— (eh era). Now, he was sorry to my that
the year 1867 was not qutte so satishostory, biomes
during 1866 7 the whole of the corps had been re-clothed
Ili that year they received f all mum. £203 164.11 d.
while the expenditure had been £241 19s. 51, which
unfortunately left a deficit of £3 24 61. That was
the amount which they owed at the cenonencement of
the preseut year, and which they atilt owed to Lieut.
Good, who advanced the money out ol his own pocket—
(heat). lie wee sure the kindness shomi to them by
that Alder would be an additional indorsement for all
of them to try and scie if they could not cern the
Government 30s. to older to relay him the money Le
an kindly adv•nced--(cheer.). H• could not but think
that it we. .subject of tongratalation that they owed so
little, considering the great expeciem they were put to
in 1867. H. hoped that th• moaner of the current
year would be msterially lessened so that they might
pay off what they owed, and have & balance in hand on
the lit January, 1869—(cheers). The gallant captain
then gave an interesting miaow of the events
of the past year. Spoiling of the Drill Hall, of
whir* be—and he was sure they—were proud, he
said he could not tell thou bow meek debt still
remained upon it, but they were certainly all deeply
in lebted to the ladies of Bridport, for the noblis way
which they come forward at the late basset to help to
defray the expenses of that commodious structure.
Among those who had been of the greatest aseistance be
motioned the names of Mrs. Templer, Mrs. Lemon
Mrs. Lae, Mr• and the Mime Good, 1f,,, and the
Mimes Hay, Mra. C. Tucker, and Mims Davey. Referring
1 to the extgeoeim of the corm in the past year, he said
tbe greatest lass of all to 1867 wee the resignation of
their friend— Lieut. Loggia. He had been • private, •
non-GoomissOned officer, and an officer in the warp*
from 1849 till recently, and he wee sore he was not
only Grooming his own feelings, but thaw of every in.
diviclual member of the oorpa, when he said how sorry
he was to receive the restgonron of chat offiew
(bear). They had all experienced his kindness, sod his
gentlemanly demeanour and urbanity were well koown
' to every one of them, and the corps bad sustained •
owes loss in the restmiation of Lieut. Login—(obeers).
But there was. toying that "there we. a silver lining
to every cloud," and If there was one thing that eon.
soled him for the loss of Lieut. Loftin, it was the op-
portunity it afforded him of giving promotion to two
worthy individuals in the corpe—(eheere). Their worthy
' and highly scrummed Benign Hounsell bad been pro-
' meted to he Lieuserourt, • cireunuitance which he knew
would give unbounded satisfaotim, be..... they were
itreatlr indebted to him for the manner in which be had
some forward with Ids time, his talent, sod his money,
sod no one could be more devoted to the warps than he
was —(elman). It gm gave him (the captain) an oppor-
tunity of recommending for promotion, Sergesat-
Mmketry-Instreetor Good to the rank of Lieutenant,
and Corporal Whaitham to the Ensignoo—(ibeen). With
reference to theta be thought they mold tell pretty well
what sort of oaken, they would mote by the ma
In which they had fulfilled their di11..,, privates and
nonoommisdoeed officers in the corpse—(irmer.). lie
thought it was • matter of congratalation that they
two such offisere—(cheers). No one mold
ri:7B..d given more time and attentioo than Lientemot
Good, not only as musketry-instructor, but in keeping
the accounts and transacting the general business in
moneetion with the company—(ebeers). As to
Whetharn, he was •Iways an efficient member Olfstr:
corm and he was sore all the promotions would give
the greatest utiafaction—(cheers). He dummy natty
of them might have wondered at their Youth, Sergeant,
Major Tesler Ming pailre over in them preemeima,
bat the feat was he bad been offered promotion,
and for imams of his own had refused to mewl see
mansion. (fiersoant•Major tucker: The room& wee this,
that I thought the gentlemen who have resolved pro-
motion would make much better officers that myself).
He thought, on the whole, they might ooneystulate
themselves as • corps on the sumer they bad
stiniosil—(oheers). The primary muse of that
emcees was the gallant Major Templer,
and next to him Game Colonel Masai and
Adjutant Barrett (arms). He spoke of the
advantap of belonging to the let Administrative
battalion of Dorset Rides, who had such an excellent
sonimaoder in Colonel Mama As to Adjutant,
Barrett, he could say, without fear of contradiction,
that be was one of the best adjatanta in the United
Kirgdom—(isheers). De also paid. tribute of praise
to Sergeant Sullivan, the drill instructor of the corps,
under whoee care • number of recruits were being
drafted into the ranks. Captain Edwards than paid •
{nada tribute of thanks to those gentlemen of the
town and neighbourhood who had kindly assisted them
with subseriptiona, first and foremost among whom
were Mr. T. Moonset', of Wykes Court, and Mr. S. W.
Whetham, who had not only helped them with their
purses, but had provided them with two °Moore—
(cheers). It now remained for him to tell them the
alterations he was about to make in the corps. They
knew that Peromat Heimwood was now on the dad,
end, therefore, although be still belonged to No. 1
company, be would be mused from &Handing squad
drills. He we/ • very valuable sergeant, and be (Cert.
Edwards) should be sorry if being promoted mused the
corps to loft any of the services id Sergeant Holmwood
—(clieers). He hoped they would take a pattern from
their worthy Bergeant-Msjor, who. although he had
been many years on the staff, yet took a lively interest
in everything that appertained to the corps. The
Captain then announced the promotions t
Barrett to be colomsermont ; Corporal Terry to be
sergeant. The following privates to be Gorporale,
Gillingham, Williams, Samson, and Stevens. This eon-
eluded the Waren, of the meeting, and the men were
kindly treated to the theatrical entertainment a 0 the
Drill Hall.
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—Thui:sTay. last will not soon he forgotten by the
volunteer@ of this town, ne being the day the Ist Droteet
Rifles and 3rd Dorset Astillery joined together for
battalion drilL The bailer el the riles and the
rumpeter of the artillery sounded the &amiably at
balf•paat nine, and within as boar both oorps were on
the lawn in front of Itoustleld Hansa the residence of
Woo Templer, who watioaaied the heigwie. The

riles were commanded by ()AMUR ?Awards, and the
artll'ery by Captain Swain. Roth corm were irdvods
end went through wimeany drill In the moons. of •
pest, f ladies end gentlemen, visitors and friend. of
Major TemPler. Previous to the march to Borten
itradotoek, loth corm were formed in frost of the,
manalon and termini opines to receive ca•alry, the
band iif the artillery in the rear of the untre, the
°Blurs in their rerwietive rondo... thus S "" s°'
P's'fol Photograph of tine whole was When by Mr. O.
Shepherd, Iterraekodreet.
Sta(ffaPolfa4lhnealllrAwdcitr"ind'ittmaartrai,lit; of
onpri'
ceeelni6t,len iii '
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noted on
the staff during the day'• proceeding. ne aule.de:enmp to
Major Templer. The order to march being given. UP.
corps, preceded by the loon', plowed through Downs, sad
&nth-areal+, intended by hundreds of spectator., as
far as the MI Brewery when • detachment of the
✓ides 05.4. r Captain istwards, soil anoth rof the
artillery under Lees. Legg, proceeded to Burton Brad-
mock by the Writ reel, to represent an enemy en
: having ludo" at Mrsehwater for the peruse of attack'
I ism and plundering seppoet. Meanwhile, the rest of
I the rides under Major Templer, and the artillery under
Cudain Swain, proceeded up the Holloway. through
the Olin, of Bethenhampton, and wound their way
over the steep sod ragged quarries till they breasted the
top of Noith.hill. oeerlohing the whole range of the
bay from the harbour to liwyre with the pierwresque
vilege A Burton Bradetock, and the rich and for ,t.
• of Bf"ddr to Litton Cheney. Having. as • matter
course, reeeiveal information of the landing of the
•neasy, scouts were eenc out, who moon returned
with the information that their main body was
drum up in • loge Bela between the Bridport
road snit the foot of the hill. The defenders at
once threw out skirmishers from the ridge, who
opened Are on the mein body of the enemy, at the
net.. time sending off a column to take them on the
richt Bank. Emboldened by the seaming inaction of
the enemy, the skirmish, rs were owning down the hill
at the doable, and w. re about to pass the ditch and hedge
at the bottom, when they were met by • galling Bre
from the enemy's skirmishers, • strong body of whom
were posted behind the bodge. Nothing daunted, they
d'"h" on. Picking off every one that showed • cap the
other side, when the enemy's bugle wee beard re-ceiling
the siiirmie:ers, who retreated in • very great
hurry, homed by the fire of their chute( opponents as
well aa by the flank fire of the party sent to the right.
The enemy fell back toware's the village and oromed
the road, pursued by the defender., and made • stand
ender cover of some totes in a hollow about • quarter
of • mile from the estuary of the river. Here the
fortune of the day was virtually decided, for after a
sharp but ins-Molina resistants*, the terrific volleys,
as well as sharp Al. firing, making sad havoc in their
ranks, they were driven to ibis Iwasaki, and seeing no
hope of escape by their boat& they wisely made •p their
minds to surrender. Accordingly, jot as they were
about to be charged on both fluke me well as thematic%
a Sag of truce was mist in, which, being perceived,
Major Templer gave the order to cease firing, and a
party wan sent out to escort the bearer of the flag and
hla attendants to bee bquartera. On meeting them ,
they were politely informed they must mcbmit to be
blindfolded previous to sole, farther, which operation
b-ing tenderly performed, they were thug led before
Major Templer and his staff, when being asked whet
they wanted there, Lieut. Legg said they sorowiered,
and held out his sword, which the pliant Major at
once returned, with the graceful compliment that be
bad need it with honer to himself and credit to his
'cepa. The bandages being removed, Sergeant Howe
delivered in a liat of the spoils kr., end both savors
having taken • hearty quaff Won the Major's flas‘,
returned to their eotarniuider, who, thereupon rode up
to the Major, and after ex:hanging compliments,
seared him that the only reason he surrendered so noon
was because his ammunition fell short! This intere-t-
-ing seen. toek place at the foot of the cliff, the sides
and top of which were crowded with seawater., and •
little farther on was • spacious marquee, the interior of
which use fitted up for the accommodation of the eorpe
and visitors, who sat down to • substantial repast, Mr.
F. Long bring. caterer for the occasion. Captain
Edwards presided. supported by Mejor Templer,
Captain Swain, Linda. Legg and Guary, Captain Hay,
R.N., Qautermuter Tucker, Dre. Hay and Scott,
Sergeant Lefroy. (Judge of the County Court) . • 9. W.
Whethaai, N. M. Logien, H. E. Hoonsell, It, Tacker,
G. B. Ewens James Edwards, W. fl. Manley, W. E.
Turner, F. dillett, S. G. Ewen., C. Nut+, and J. P.
Suttill, &qrs., So., Jr.o., Rev. G. F. Brown, curate of
Rridport, deputy-chaplain is the absence of the Revs.
M. L Lee and R. Rawlinson. the chaplains of each corps.
Lieutenant flounsell fulfilled the duties of Vice-Chair
man, supported by Ensign Whether°, J. T. fitephees,G.
Edwards, &qrs., Au., Ac., Lieutenant Good doing the
honour, at the opposite 'table, The Q.O.R.Y.C.
were represented by Sergeant Miller, nod Privates
Bishop and Barnes.
of Thseo crg..h:ara id
trguillerr.innedhib.y.t sta llice w
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when
000perioareaeoreotthu
dot;
at Weymouth last month.
smGprle jioeaseustil
hvinBdon been
to th en
soilobyth:hdinespautpyroavhire b h ini
and
e
unerou emulous, of Lieutenant Hounsell (she
worthy VicoCireirman), and each volunteer supplied
with two tickets for spirits, in addition to • bottle of
wine for every sic guest.,
The Chairman gave "The health of Her MostGruious
Majesty the Queen," prefacing it with an allsoion to the
bravery and gallantry hie brother volunteers had that
day evinced no showing what Bridport volunteers
could and would do should an enemy over have the
temerity to give them the opportunity of giving them
• reception. Ile added to the toast "Th. hulths of
the Prince and Princess of Wales, and the rest of the
Royal Family"— (eheers).
The "Army, Navy, and Militia" was given by the
Chairman, with some felicitous allusions to the bravery
dieylayed by the Bridport artillery tint day, and as
C.ptain Beirut* had been called away, be would out on
Captain Hay to respond for the Navy.
Captain Hay, being greeted with • burst of cheming
on name, said : Brother Volunteer*, for we are all
volunteers, as neither our army or navy are consceipted
Hoheer.)--eonsequently they all did their dety when
required with that seal and siaerity for which they were
proverbital—(cheen). He thanked them for the honour
done him by coupling his name with the toast.
Lieutenant Fe C. Guedry returned thanks for the
Militia,of which ho ly he was alsoa lieutenant,and he felt
sure that should the eciantry demand their ',weir*. in
it. defence, both Militia and Volunteers would give a ,
good account of themolves tithe enemy—(cheers).
The Chairman t 0.... gave "The Bichop and Clergy of
the Dieeeee." and said no the chaplAns of both corps
were absent, though doubtless very worthy men, he
woold couple with the toast the health of the Rev. G.
F. Brown, who had done duty as their chaplain on this
ocuaioa—(.eers).
The Rev. G. F. Brown thought he had better
not speak *boot the church at all on au occasion
like that, but this he would say, they were all
volunteers of soros sort or other—whether their Queen
or their Saviour was concerned—therefore, let then:
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MI aucqit thetnielvee like men, end do their dutv in
the several stations of life to which God had been pleined
to call them— (cheers).
The Chairman proposed "The Administrative Staff
of the Dome Volonteers," and said that elthoueb
mainly indebted to Cul Weasel for the efficient stare
of the battalion, the exertions of Capt. and Adjh
Barrett greatly oontributed towards it; and when he
coupled with the toast the name of Major Templer, the
only staffoonimissioned officer present, who gave his
services from the starting of the volunteer movement
op to the present moment in eionneation with the lit
Dorset Rifle., he had no doubt the sister corps peseta
would receive the toast most cordially—(lood cheers,
followed by musical honours, led and most enthusiasti-
cally maintained by the Artillery).
Major Templer, on rising. observed there were times
when it Was difficult to find word* to excrem one's
feelings, and being the only one of the sled present,
he would join with their worthy chairmen In his praise
of Cal. Mansell and Capt. Barrett. The pliant major
drew • vivid picture of the progress of the corps from
1860 to 1868, ss, when the Queen inspected them in
the Ulmer year, the volunteers of England numbered
but about 20,000, whereas their number wet POW
inereased to 170,000 —(cheers). He spoke of the
review in Windsor park next week, end said he hoped
to meet some of his old friends of the corps again no
that 00011600. He trusted that their brother com-
panions in arms, the artillery, whom he met there that
day with much pleasure, would for many future years
be found associating together in the happy and social
manner they were us the present o.esion—(cheen).
"The 3rd Dorset Artillery Corps," was the past
toast given by the Chairmen with the hope that not
only might they some oat stronger at their sett meet-
ing together, bet that they soon worild have • brigade
of their own—(cheers)—its such a fine body of men
really deserved to have. But be must remind them that
their being present with his own corps that day was
all due to Lieut. Hounsell, who had not only the means
but the will also. He (the speaker) hoped that in
future his corps would so prosper as to give them a
posers! Melt...ion, so as not to be the guest of one mite,
as they all were that day. With the toast he would
couple the name of Capt. boain— (Omen and musical
honours).
Captain Seseb, in Morning Quake, hoped next year
to meet them on the same terms as they had done that
day, and would propose their pliant obairmsn's good
health in return—(ebeeni).
Captain Edwards in responding for the very flattering
manner in which they had received the toast, obeetved
that before be sat down, be must call upon both corps
todrink to one which was, be believed, most essential,
vie..—" The sinews of war"—(ebeers). Goveroment, he
was sorry to mv, did not do enough for them, bet the
inhabitants of Bridport did • great deal, and foremost
mon( them all was Thomas Collins Hoonsell, Esq.—
(cheers)—and although be was not present with his
good old (see to return thanks, as he (the chairman)
could have wished, stall, he had tint only contributed
his purse, but also his son (their gallant Lieutenant), and
perhaps his friend Mr. Wbetbant, who had also behaved
very liberally towards the corps, would do the {Ma at
some future day— (cheers). In the meantime he bad
given them his nephew se an officer, and if he only trod
in the steps of his ensile he would be a good man and •
good volunteer (chests). They were particularly
obliged to Mr. Hounsell, Mr. Wbethem, and the hon.
members, and he hoped the muster roll of the bon.
members would not be lananed but increased, and that
the gentlemen of the town would continue to give them
their support as they had date for many years past—
(cheers). He must, however, remind them that It
depended entirely with themselves, whether they would
show themselves deserving such support, and if SO they
would
Houneell and Mr. Whetharn on 0001116001 like the present
tosupport them. Mr. Whetham'aname was coupled with
the tout.

& W.Whethain, Ent said be hardly knew whether
he was • volunteer or not— at all eventa his heart was
in the aaase—and if he had hitherto deserved their
esteem, they might depend be should more so for
tke future. There was more in the volunteer movement
than appeared on the surfaos—it was not one for war,
but to prevent warfare, end by its success he believed
that object had been attained. Another adtantage he
found by ordeal observation was, the young men now
looked both healthier as well as straighter in their limbs.
Let them look at the arena of enterprise., and they would
And moo of energy and science embark in their several
schemes with 'pint—and why—beeause they oould say,
they were safe with snob • body of volunteer. I—(theeva).
It WU taws they had two of his Depilates now with
glum, and be hoped that if hie son should live and
become one unongst them, whether he rose to be en
°Moor or not, that he would do hi. duty—(obeen).
"The healtbs of Job Lea, Fen. and his son, Mr.
Thomas Fry 1‘1&" were wad ygotiosod by the Oltak.

man, with thanks foe their kindlier is giving them the
use of that Ileld for their enjoyment, and their lands
for their ••olutiors--(eatw"").
The lot toot as the list gives by the Oldness Wag
" The Vieitnis," insioy of • hos, le rid, bat boeoured
them with trim raipany that day, one of whom he
leread to ample with the toed, via., Mr. Bedard
!Agri, the esteemed Judge of Me County Court, and
might they ne.er be resold before him in that capacity
v(e.ni7oarlity befT.tr'reeyth"shi
em,'helithmeigCheiht. rmaolvid w
) thilohughthiallit
might be it dere to make reser an/ be on good
terms with 'the powers that ke"—(clieers). Thre taw*
were on orb side and before him a boat 0( 'orders,
...mayors, alramen, and coensillore ri in Sigolll—
- re).
Judge Wray mid he hoped they would not deem it
pre oimptoous on his put to stand before them to respond
lobe toe t of the Visitors. Ile might almost h•ve
virtu used them as brother volunteers, because he no
shown !inmost to be tribe joining them on that occasion
—(ober.). Still he thought Ceptain Edwards era•
wrong in "ear-wigging" the judge I -(latighter, ar d
cheer)- -indeed he was almost inclined to commit him
for it —(renewed ebeerd—but for the belief be had Dom-
mated hieneelf--(eh in). Whilst they numbered such
a hod of breve fellows •Ito could bit a brill'e-eye at
1.000 yanls, that, in his opinion. was a fee better
national defence thin all their Monitors and ironalads
—(cheers).
H. K. Hormel% &q, who also responded, said that
he did not know till do n but be was an bon. member of
the rifle* instead of only a vieitor, but now be hoped
they .ould eondder him one--(aheers)—and that many
others wool I follow suit—(o.beer.).
The Vice-Chairman proposed "the Yeomany," coupled
with the name of +twit. Miller, who, in returning
thanks, said he believed he was the oldest man in 'he
regiment, ha•ing entered when quite a boy, never•
theism, if hie services should ewer be required, he would
be boned at his post as well as the rest— (cheer.).
The company now left the marquee and proceeded to
the place. allotted for the athletic) sports, the band
meanwhile performing some excellent wallies, polkas.
Ica., to the delight of the company, who "tripped it" till
aightfalL Aunt dally and sundry other games were
also duly petroniard.
The falowing were the winner. of the various pride
competed for:—

Ileums Racy —Mx eletta At 100 yd.—lst prime, 7.6.1., A.
Balmn, In 1 D.V.A.; aeon& fa., 0. Moullem, 3rd D.V.A.;
BMA, Sa., J. Norman, id D.V.R.
Lose Jorr.-14 prima 6a. J. 01 Ungham, lit D.V.R.;
meamd, la., T. Bounemil, 3rdrlV.A.
FLAT Re.2.-100ph-3ems elmapatitan—lat prim, fa A.
Ral•en, and D.V.A; Idi.B. d. Oilangtata, Da. D. V. R. ; third,
D., A. Nortbover, 100 D.V.R.
BACKWARD Rtca.-100 td..—too mina, fa, J. Spilka, lot
D.V. R.; emend, la, J. Norman, IstV.
JONID—Ist prise. ma; J. Norman, D.V. IL ; mooed.
M. A. Mem, 3rd OVA. • bre-prtae at oft. 61n., b. 6d_, J.
Nunn..
Turf Rua. —6OO yda.—Lat prime, Ta. It, A. Balsam, 3rd
D.V A.; mann& ba, J. /Miller, tat D.V.R.; third, la. J. Oilltng.
ham lat D.V. R.
Tutu LIDO. D RACK. —l4O yd..—Corp.:gab Powell and
Waren., 3rd D.V.A. and Id D.V.R.; second, M., C017,1m1
Burt and A. Saloon, 3rd D.V.A.
HALF an.. Ram —Opus to 611 romers—Da prim, 10.., R.
Moulton; vetoed. 7. 6d., F. Stevens ; third, M. J. Word;
fourth, D. Id., J. fipillet.
Ummita—W. R. Turner, Req.
STAMM—J. T. !Benham, Sp.

BRIDPORT COUNTY COURT, FRIDAY.
(Before T. E. P. LINLOY. EN„ judge.)
The greater part of the owes were setUed by the
Registrar (H. A. Templer Req.), end the following were
the only plaints of Interest heard by the judge.
Coatooa A office Diertrrs.—Gtothe v. Matthews.
—This was a clam: of 1:2, amount of Idle on the sale of
ten sheep through the failure of the defendant to mom-
pieta their purchase at the price agreed upon.--Plaintiff
is the well-known fanner sod gras or at Bowood, and
defendant is a butcher sod farmer at Allington. —Mr.
Monier for Plaintiff, Mr. F. W. Gendry for defendant.
—Mr. Dathoey, jun., motion/sr of Broadwineor, said
be hell • sale of f.rming stook for Mr. Groves on the
7th May. Mr. Matthews, the defendant, b sight ten
wether sheep, which were knocked down to him at 645.
per head. He elterwards disputed bidding 54a, and
refused to take them at aIL The sheep had been since
sold at an auction in Bridport for 54e. per host —Crow,-
examined t The sheep in question were lot 4, and when
they were offered. Mr. Maithews looked at him and
nodded, mad be took it for a bidding. There was no
reserve on Mr. Groves's sale, sleeps one lot. Be did
not take any sham bid' at this sal.; they were all
both fick. lie knocked this, down at "5*.. per heed
—Mr. Henry Matthews." Was near defendant at the
time, and he made no objection to the sheep being
knocked down to him. He did not remember
saying to Mr. Matthews that if Its did not bid he
winked his eye, and that was all the same. After
the sale Mr. Matthews came to him and said "I'm come
to pay for those sheep, Charley," klettbeth told him he
had only bid 525, and would take them at that price.
Did not recollect olf ring in the presence of Mr. Retort
Hussey to take off la per bead alit let them go at 53e ;
would not seem he did not sty so, but did not think be
did. No dispute *bolt the sale omens-red at the tune of
sae-- At the time the sheep were
knocked down there was no dispute, so as to occasion
him Om he should have done if there had been) to put
them up agein.—Thotoso Green, Mork to Mr. Daunory,
said he entered in the book produced "Lot 4, 10 down
six tooth wether. at sk, per bead—Mr. El. Matthews,"
by the instruction. of Mr. Dummy at the time of sale.
There was no dispute at the sale. He heard Mr.
Matthews asked what he would have them marked,
but did not hear his reply. After the mile Mr. Mune.,
game with Mr. Matthews and inspected the book. He
heard Mr. Matthews asked by Mr. Dummy "Why
did you not object at the time of sale?" bet did not
remember what he replied. He heart Matthews.., to
Mangey "If you are oontrary I shall be also, sod won't
have the sheep at all" Mr. °roves maid he wu present
at the sale. Whom lot four was knocked down, be
asked Donnie, who wde the purchaser, and then
asked Matthews shot they should be marked,
and wither ordered his men to put what
mark Matthews had desired. There was no dispute
about this or any lot at the time of eats.— ;
Ma F. W Gendry addreesed his Hononr for the
defence, and called the defendant, who said that he bid
520. for lot (oar of wether sheep by word of mouth, hut
nothing after. He did not bear any bidding of 63a,
but presently Mr. Dauncey said 54e, phrased • little,
and knocked them down to witness at Ma. Witness
called out he would gere not more than 5.2.. After-
waide he spoke to Mr. noxincey about the sheers, and,
in the pressn e of Mr. Hussey, Dauricey offer d to take
off la per bead, and said if be didn't bid he winked him
eye—Cressansmined : Mr. Groves did not ask him
what the sheep should be marked. He must have
heard if he did. Mr. Dernmoy, sera, asked what they I
should be marked, and he made no reply.— Mr. George ;
&morays, Den., farmer and butcher, was at the sale,
standing Mow to Mr. Matthews. Hoard him bid 52i. I
aloud, but not after. He did not hear 1534. bid, but
the minimiser knocked them down to Mr. Matthews I
think said it
at
52g. was
should whhi. soabtihdoednise wepoke :saehnonn:ltgd
1,5n4L0f
rhto giveheb idam.obcrui.. H.
.t
eer
to hear, but he did not bear Dauncey make any reply.
—Mr. George &morays, Jan, eon of last witness, who
was present at the We, corroborated his father's
evidence.— Mr. Robert Homey said he heard Mr.
Matthews tell Mr. lbutneey in the room, after the sale
was over, that his bidding was 524, not fele. Mr.
Datineey then offered to let them go at 535. —Mr. Job
Hthaford, butcher. Bridport, also present at the male,
and that Mr. Matthews told the auctioneer he only bid
52a., sad be replied to it, but be could not °stab what
he said.—His Honour said he considered it was proved
defendant only WI 52a. and gave hie verdict for defeat!.
ant. H. believed the auctioneer thought he received
the bid of Ms., but that be was mistaken. The
defendant must know what he bid, and be said be
disputed it at the time, which was corroborated by
eneral respectable whammies.
Beer DI,PITTL—John Bugler, Symondsbury,
Sidney Palmer. Powerstook, botcher and innkeeper.—
Claim £8 Si. 11d. for rent.—Mr. F. W. Goodly for
plelutiff.—Tbe dispute in this ease wee prinsipally
whether the rent was CO • year or rs. Plaietirs
&tighter said they weld never get any moth, from
dela:dm:a and the rest wee meetly "drielrod out." '
The cue ended in judgment for Efi Si. lid.
Seortierse's Aoooollll.—Ackerinan v. Jimes.—
Claim of 15 24 9,1. for bread had in 1864. 1865, and '
1866. Defendant disputed the amount. His Honour
adjourned the use foe a proper account to he furnished ; '
he could not make out the account, al said it appeared
the plaintiff kept hin accounts so badly that he could
not make them out hinted!, and came to the court to
have them mule out for hue, and he declined to take
up the time of the Court in doing so.
There were several judgment summates*, on which
I archon for payment were made, subjoin to a committal.
ILIMILSOPTCL—Jsmes F. Grinter, watchmaker, Brad-
! port, bankrupt, applied for lest examination and order
of diseharge.—Mr. Du supported and Mr. F. W.
Gundry opposed for scene of the creditora—Bankrupt
said he had been in butheos about • year and • haft.
At the time he commenced he bed goods amosanting to
about E7O from Mr. Farnham, the prinsipal creditor.
Bankrupt told Mr. Finshaftat that time he thought be
weld get a friend to sernithe the mosey, bet was
unable to do so. He took off the badness of Mr.
Funhant, his deceased seek, from one of his executors
He raid about CID of the amount. He also had
1 some tools which were left to him, and sold them
for about Ell He bed keet books in his trade, bet,
cash book. The money be had when be eommeneed
wee about £l5. Hie assets e masted of over OD of
good debts. A diatrue was pot in for rent on his goods,
whisk produced much more than the rent. He received
the value of the differthes, about 4:12 or £l3. He had
some new watches just before the distress; there might
have been three or four • he would not say there were
not eight. There were tour;
watches also there
shortly before. He sold severe' watches to one creditor
In payment of his debt, about flee months ago. He
hired a oonveyanoe and went to Loden, to his fatberth-
law, and took • few tools and a their. The chair had
been brought busk and mold. He took no clock meta
to his tether-in-law's (Mr. Goppook's,) at Loden. There
was a large box removed by himself from his hums to
Mr. Coppoek'a shortly before the distress, sostalning
blankets and sheet" which be had lent him, ant which
heel not sines been returned to bankrupt._ For the Mx
months preceding the bankruptcy LI ealthlated be had
received about 31s. per week, and his ezpeediture
was El per week, but his wife and himself
were ill together for Mast three month., during
which time his elegem were math greater, and
he could not attend properly to his basis/se. He
bad no goods to put back after the bankniptcy was
over. In 11111Wer to questions respestino about twelve
gold wed ling ring., eleven silver thimbles, two gold
chains, and several chains and other things, he said be
had mold them. And the same with sie new silver
watches and seven new American cloaks. Bankrupt
said he had letters to 'bow he was induosd to eome to
Bridport to take thie buineu and have goods given to
wWbte.td-wsetintreehiedwt,hbiironchthhelYhtoadrtth—beelpnr.inchFciaarildhereda,m:rilli:eila:saitch:dnillilme'serkr;
baruPtaiirdahady beeilfochteotrhetednientrelliew 7 MlLlCdhal"twwinhuth m
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window "r the
their place,ag dodge" of
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ooterhe.iii,kidalnr.linoshbwijote7.l.ladhmohyakterrinsin:a:!eictir redzhilifor.liesatraCingolutc"—the, Hb.iesiss Honour
did not
why he should Dot allow
the bankrupt his order of diecharge. He had had a
searching examinalion, and hid thrmh it very
well. He then allowed the loan= his of dm-
lehrira £l3O, sad Um mob sheet 210.

IP routbings of fadiament.

HOUSE OF LORDS.

MONDAY.- .Tbe Peers bad a very -shnit tittle& lad
glided rapidly through tint unopposed onkel.
Tusno•s. —The Army Chsplaisis Bill, after • short
illhommion. vim read • second time.
Tuunen•r.—The House ws• occupied lait alibi in
discus... 4 the Army CLaplsins Bill, the oldest of shish
is to improve. the position of •rasy chaplains. Tics
Archbishop of (Motorbus., and the Bishop of Odor.'
**Med to IMMO of the details of the intimate, aa4 the
Earl of Ca mirson suggest-el that it should be irf,rrei
to • @slam amenities. Ultimately the automat for going
into emeinities use postponed.
• " *A"

FauMT. —The greater part of the sitting was essimpieill
with the dismission of the bill authorising the amelgaroa•
two of the &WA Eastern, Brighton. sad Lioiloe,
Clinthain and Dover Lailway Compacies, which was
ultimately rend • second time. TheliWlnisTownalsen4
Laid to (Moue a general inquiry into the administration
of th• POO( Low; aod the Army Umplaias Bill pared
through canomittee.