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The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1861-03-12

Entperial 13arlianunt.

HOUSE 01 LORDS.-THURSDAY.

••--
Lord Wonktiousa, in reply to the Marquis of Bath,
said it we'. quite true that the Russian Ambassador at
Paris ht reccivod • despatch from St. Petersburg
desiring him to support. the French occupation of
Syria, without limitation of time, and an incresuie of
Come, if such proposal should be made.
The Statute Law Revision Bill passed through Com-
mittee.
Their Lordships wljourned at ten minutes past six
, o'clock.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1861-03-12

ALLOWANCES TO PROSECUTORS AND wmaans.

The (band Jury, in briaging in their last bill handed
to his Lordship a presentment, in which they stated
that they convidered the present allowances to prose-
cutors and witnesses were no low that in many instances
they were induced to neglect bringing can., forward
in consequence of entailing heavy expenses. They
therefore hoped that his Lordship would represent the
matter to the proper authorities, and endeavour to
remedy this cause of complaint.
Mr. Justice Wild.r.s said it wax a subject upon
which they were better able to judge than himself. He
should immediately forward the document to the proper
authorities, when it would no doubt receive the /Mon-
tion it deserved.

The business of the assizes was brought to & aloes
shortly before 7 o'clock.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1861-03-12

SIIERBORNE.

TIM BOARD OF HEALTH AND THY BANK.-At
the meeting of the Board of Health, held on Tuesday
last, it was stated that the Bank had applied furs
renewal of the guarantee for the loan of ki,aoo, and
as there was an objection to a joint and several
guarantee, and the loan only a temporary one, it
would be called in. To this the Board replied that
if this course wree pursued they must find another
banker. Some other business of no public interest
was transacted, and the Board adjourned.
The friends o :the Temperance Reformation are
up and doing in this locality. A public tneeting
was held in the Townhall on Tuesday last, and
iutercsting addresses delivered by several friends of
the cause. More than 200 persons were present,
and at the close a few mimes were added to the
number of members. _ .

ORG ISKV. --It always affords us pleasure to report
well of those who have gone from among us and
located in far-oft lands. Unfortunately we have this
time to notice a case which will he rcad with pain.
It is that of Alexander Scott, formerly of this place,
who has been f d guilty ol forgery in the Supreme
Court, Christchureh, Now Zealand, and sentenced to
12 months' hard labour.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1861-03-12

POOLE.

POOLS WATIR COMPANT.-Mr. G. J. Curtis has
been appointed secretary of the Poole Water Conl-
in the room of the late Mr. G. G. Froneh.
Dears or MR. G. G. FRENCH.—We mild to
have to announce the death of Mr. French late
secretary of the Poole Mechanics' Institute, and also
secretary of the Poole Water Company The de.
ceased was interred on Wednesday last, and the
funeral was attended by the committee and officers
of the Mechanics' Institute as a mark of respect to
his memory.
EVSNINO Litcruas.—The late Sir John Laster by
his will in 1650 bequeathed a sum of mosey invested
In the funds, the corporation being trastess, to pro-
vide • Sunday evening lecture at St. James's
Church. The bequest provides the slim of £52 per
annum for a Minister; a:18 fora clerk; £lO for the
organist; and fiS for the sexton. The question has
arisen as to whom the right of presentation belongs.
At the council meeting on Monday the subject was
introduced. Some councillors expressed an opinion
that the presentation belonged to the council as
trustees, who were required to pay it to the rector
for the time being, and he was to provide for the
evening. lecture. The Mayor expressed an opinion
that the lattbr was the case, but requested the Town
Clerk to inspect the deeds and report it at the next
meeting in order that the appointment might he
made LB ipeedily as poosit,l! if it was in the hands
of the corporation.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1861-03-12

ALLOWANCES TO PROSECUTOSS AND WITNESSES.

^—
The Grand Jury, in bringing in their last bill handed
to his Lordship a presentment, in which they stated
that they considered the present allowances to prose-
cutors and witnesses were so low that in many instances
they were inducedsto neglect bringing Mies forward
in consequence of entailing heavy expenses. They
therefore hoped that his Lordship would represent the
matter to the proper authorities, and endeavour to
remedy this cause of complaint.
Mr. Justice WILLES said it was a subject upon
which they were better able to judge than himself. He
, should Immediately forward the document to the proper
suthorities, when it would no doubt receive the atten-
tion it deserved.
The business of the melees WY brought to a close
shortly before 7 o'clock.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1861-03-12

HAY AND STRAW MARKETS.

s ctrortat.o.—Maadow bay, £2 011. to DS 5..;
do' r, £30.. to £5 15..; straw, El 10.. to El
par load.

WOOL MARKET.

Owing to tbe high value of money, and the excessive
bew 'einem in the public sales of Colonial wipoi now in
pro,:rels —which show • decline in the quotations of Id.
to I. per lb.—our market isle • most dneed state,
and the quotations rule nominal, notwitding that
the Kuoply on offer is very limited. A few sales have
balsa mole at • reduction of fully ad. par lb. I
D •svn Tee
11 0 .. Eros
II If.hro.l Hop
B tif.bred WOWS led. 184.
li lit Moses'
I. ceases Ft/sr" adzed .......... ..
C lubber atlas
F ten& Wad
B mkol. Wog ld. led.

Nonrcis.-11. vmseptenee of the nunterous cont-
plainta of garbled reports of fanners' dubs, we
intend in Mitre to report all agricultural gather-
ings—including farmers' club Metiings —in this
county ( Blandford 'welted.) Secretaries anti
others having the management of these institutions
will greatly oblige 41, by giving due notice at this
Ace, is order that compeeent reporters may be
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1861-03-12

EDITORS BOX.

Roans Rican:in.—Entertaining Taimyr. London:
I Hall. Virtue awl Co.—This excellent periodical, pub.
lishc.l at the low price of twoq•cnce, des. ryes • lery;e
share of encouragement from those who wish well to
popular literature. The tales are well told, and the in•
formation contained is of • first class character. In
, the present number will be rowel much that is interest-
, ing to slimed every clam of readers, and we can well is.
c iiiii mend this aerial to the inure suber•thinking part of
I the coma 1111 l ity. In its pages will be found none of
those sentinteutal love talcs and remain a which are
generally the Maple of light literature, but the useful is
I so blended with the • ntertaining, that the reader while
charmed by the chaste style and happy vein of the
•rtieles, may gather 1111131.11 that is profitable and
useful. We heartily cuunnend it to the attention of
our melees.
The iledielt Wurknam.—W. Tweedier Strand. We
have been requested by the publisher, of this periodical.
which has obtained a largo circulation, to call the at-
tention of our readers to an excellent Tale in the hum-
her for this month til.irvh) by the late lamented old
Humphrey- entitled the " Heavy Cross ;" or " You've
a chalk on your flick." Like all tales by thin writer,
"Heavy 12nars" well deserve,. the consideration of (ho e
for whom it is chiefly intended. Conteotinent. untartu•
'tritely, is a frame of mina but little enjoyed. There are
very few who in this world of competition can say with
truth that they are contented ; so th..t whatever it
written to induce this virtne—whetlier by simple tale or
re solid reason and philosophy- deserves the atter'.
tion of all. We lacy note here that the British Work.
as.,. dies great credit to all Howe:engaged in its publica-
tion. The wood engravings are excellent, the letter
press aria general arrangesnynt in the best style of the
typographical art, and the subjects chosen are especially
adapted for the slow fur whom they are intended—the
working part of the population.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1861-03-12

HARPER TWELVETREES' POISONED

WHEAT

•• -----
KILLS MICR AND SPARROWS ON THE SPOT!
AS there is no risk or danger to Human
Life, nor to Cate or Dogs, it is invaluable to
HOUSULEXPEU for poisoning *ICS FAILIIIKS and
GARDINERS may entirely protect their mops by scat-
tering this Poisoned Wheat over their seed-beds.
Sold at 6d. and Is. Patentee,--HARPER TWELVE.
TREES, "Th. Works," Bromley-by-Bow, London, E.

HARPER TWELVETREES' BLACKING
ENJOYS renowned celebrity, based upon
its extreme softiies; durability, and bril.
lianey. &Id in &I. and Is. Bottles, and in Penny and
Half-penny Paste Packets, by Grocers and Druggista.

CERTAIN DEATH TO VERMIN.

HARPER TWELVETREEB'

MICE AND RAT KILLER!
IS in
great demand in the home and export markets. It is • most Reeking Dana, for
Vermin!l 1 Mice fellow it anywhere; Rai it and
DU.

A Id. Packet is sufficient to
..itill 100 Woe and more

--- --.-
than GO Rata.
" I bought a 3d. Packet of your Vermin Killer, and
is two nights I found 36 dead Mice."
RICHARD WELFORD, Alferton.
Sold la Paget' at 3d., ed., and la. salk by Grocers
sad Druggists ifflaryvbero.

Just published, price Is., post free for 14 damps, with
Photographic Illualmthms,
SKIN DISEASES sad THEIR REMEDIES
By ROBERT J. JORDAN, M.D.,
Licentiate of the Royal College of Physicians,Edinburgb
klember of the Royal College of Surgeons, Englaud,
rotitsining the modern treatment (as adopted at the
Hospital St. Louis, Paris,) for the cure of those numerous
di,eases so prevalent in • high state of-civilisation, too
often consequent on an impure dia. of the blood,
reusing cutaneous eruptions. scorbutic affections and
scrofula; treatment for superficial and deep-stated
ulcers; torpidity of the circulatory system, causing dis-
zfdrat - -^., roughness of the
ai.nou.di.in cit the hands, Ineis
fiognringtiL
face,
1 gteln
..,..
it an
tin.ightly
pesnuice in lieu of a clear, fair, andleolthy complexion.
This book is, at he has aimed to make it, ' tbor..ughly
to.eful out praethal.'"— Medical p,.4, sad us,,iic
August 4th, DM.
pubbsbod by JOHN CNOICHILL, New Burlington
street, and to be had direct from the Author, rAGeotgie
street, Ifaloover-wmare, London.
Hours fur Oonnultarmar tram 10 to 2; and by Amin/
small
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1861-03-12

COUNTY PETTY SESSIONS.

SUIRZHALL, Saturday.—Befors H. Williams, and
Roily, Emirs., Major General Michel and Captain
Kindersley.
&RULING Barre.—.7ohn Brian and L. LoAatee, two
privates in the 11th Regiment of Foot, were brought
before the magistrates, on a charge of stealing • pair of
boot.' from a shop at Portland, but as the prosecutor did
not appear the poisoners were dismissed.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1861-03-12

MARK-LANE CORN EXCHANGE.

rRIDAT• MARCH /I.—We have again to report the
arrival of a very limited aupply of English wheat
up to our market to-day. lu the samples there was, at.
uotal. • gr...it deficiency in quality. 'Lb.' beat qualities
care taken off suinewhat readily, at 11.inda7'm currency;
fill all oViers kinds were • lucre drug. The show of
foruign wLeat MIN again large; nevertheleas, importer,
w.ins finu, and a fair average businem was transacted
in meet kinds, at full prim'. Floating cargoes were a
dull inquiry. Thv barlay trade was rather heavy, but
no actual decline took place in the IMMationa, fin.
n, di sold steadily, other qualities slowly, on former
t. lug. Thera was a good consumptive demand for oats.
In prices, however, nut change took place. Both litmus
mitl peas were finis, but the demand for them was far
fr on active. The dour trade was IR a slug,hish *tato, at
il milker apOlalluns.
IUIIIII2T PRICES UP BRITISH GRAIN AND FLOUR.
Shilling* per qr
W 3E5.7..4 .et. H.ll. MllO Sliffitk, NW* 40 55
„ !Wt.., rile .cleenal fulls .. AO GO
it letni, red .. •• 38 fal
n Ditto, eld .. .. 64 05
„ Dina. while.. .. .. 6.1 70
~ lilts, Tab., era 53 71
B.1:1.41:„ Lilleoln•hlre, and Yorkahlrele 543
HALEY Malting • •• 35 45
" 01.111.111.;. awl tll.lllllng . 23 33
, Ulan oiler
1ALT—.....g....e. *5..rf..19, and itanolk ...
~ Kiln.,NM. W I.are, an n d Tow-Made
arrant
an.l 14n1f..14 .. •• b - -1- B
-awl Lin....ltedoire. Potato 57
n Int.,. heal . 25 23
1r1..11 potato,. .. .. 24 23
RYE • • .. 36 33
1411.47;‘-111..wran. old. .. • • 45 49
.. 1i1t.,, new .. a/ 33
63 53
„ 11. k, al .. .. •
..
31 35 Ina .. new .. .. ..
„ Ilarr.n• awl Pigeon, al
. IVIG.• n. w .
PEAS —.N.,..P...1..r.

6.1 71
72 76
b 7 GI
22 NI
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1861-03-12

SHAPWICK.

On Friday lasts meeting was held in the Wesleyan
Clwyd, to promote the cause of total abstinence.
Long before the time of meeting the place was filled.
Mr. B. Meatlen, of Blom'ford, first addressed the
meeting, and in a most forcible manner pourtrayed
the wretchedness and woe that is sure to follow the
drunkard. He earnestly advised all to give up the
intoxicating cup and become total abstainers He
then, in • truthful and feeling manner contrasted the
drunkard and sober man, and showed to his
audience the utter uselessness of alcholic drinks.
After an address of above an hour be introduced
Meagre. Blanchard, Hicks and H. Meader, who being
working men, were listened to with the deepest
interest, and who stated that they could work better
without than with strong drink. Al the close
13 signed the pledge. A wish was expressed that
the friends would °omit again.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1861-03-12

CO RFE M U LLEN .

FATAL AOCIDINTAL OCCURIMNCI. —On Friday
evening last, information was given to the police,
that a little boy named Edward Sudden, 6 years old,
returning home from Cogden school, had been run
over and killed by a man driving a cart. Mr.
Supt. Baynton immediately with several of his men
want in permit, and apprehended Mr. William
Burden, of the Railway Inn, Lytcbet, who, upon '
being asked, immediately admitted the fact, but
stated he had not the least idea the child was seriously
hurt. He said that he was turning a corner and the
child ran against the horse, and the vehicle went
over him before he could stop. Having picked up
the child and found it could walk, he thought it
more frightened than hart, and he intended calling
I next morning to inquire after it. The coroner upon
, being informed appointed an inquest to be held on
Monday, at the County Anna, Corte Mullen.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1861-03-12

Tilt; VRItI)ICT.

The jury having retinue.' into court et twenty
minutes omit tl p. to , in hirer to the chid Justice
stated—first, they haul found the ficaatela marriage a
valid one; and a:hotelly, that there was a 40.al Irish
marriage. 'rue Chief Jumtice 3141ce.1 them if they found
that defendant woo a Roman Catholic, to which they
replied that they had.
On the announcement of the verdict, the escitement
of the audience burst into applause, whieli was taken
up by the immense crowds outside the court and aim%
the quay.
011 the veraliet being made known to the thousands
of people who were conlre4ate4 on Inn, (Play, and
wlm lined the sides of the river for a considerable
albtance, they took up the cheer,. if those within the
Ireur tuurt.s, and the enthusiasm
vehement.
The Beene in court was beyond ell description. Mrs.
Yelveatian Was iii inc lif thu CW111111:1, Of the court•
The horn's of the Cart 6W for her were
taken from it by the erowd, i. orairr that they
might drsw lot to the lintel where Ate is staying.
The case IS the great tropic of diseussion thoughout
the city.

THE FATAL AMMENT ON THE SOUTH-
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1861-03-12

SHAPWICk.

On Friday lasts meeting was held in the Wesleyan
'..lhapel, to promote the cause of total aletineuee.
Long before the tune of meeting the place was filled.
Mr. B. Meaden, of Blainlford, first addressed the
meeting, and in a most forcible manner pourtrayed
the wretchedness and woe that is sure to follow the
unkard. He earnestly advised all to give up the
intoxicating cup and become total abstainers. He
then, in a truthful and feeling manner contrasted the
drunkard and sober man, and showed to his
audience the utter uselessness of alcholie drinks.
After an address of above en hour lie introduced
Messrs. Bhuicliard, Hicks and H. Meader, who being
working men, were listened to with the deepest
interest, and who stated that they could work better
without than with strong drink. Al the close
13 signed the pledge. A with was expressed that
the friends would coins again.

SPETTISBU it Y.
We understand that Mr. ?deaden intends to give
a lecture on Temperance, in the Methodist Chapel of
the above place, on Wednesday the 13th inst.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1861-03-12

BURGLARY.

Francis BII:areli, (2)), an Italian, was charged with
breaking into the dwelling-house of Susan Groves, at
Crime Abbas, on the sth December, and stealiag
several articles of wearing apparel.
The prisoner was arraigned for trial early in the
morning, but as 6 desired that the jury should be com-
posed of Englishmen and foreigners, some juryinea
were prviired from Weymouth.
Mr. Rooks prosecuted.
Strewn Groves stated she lived at Cerne, and that
on the Sth of December, her house was broken into,and
several articles taken. On the following morning abs
discovered that a pane of hlase had been taken out and
the casement opened. She gave information to the
police, who produced the articles, the whole of which
were ideutified by the prosecutor. An umbrella was
taken away from tl:e house which she had not seen
since it-was removed from the 110100.
.1 young woman named Groves, corroborated the
evidence of the last witness, and produced some bodies
of dreams which corresponded exactly with the drew*
produced in Court.
Another daughter of the proseerutrix identified the
articles, and deposed to the house being securely locked
tin the night in question.
A person at liridport bought the articles of priioner,
and sold • dress for which she gave him 2s. At • later
period of the day he brought a skirt which she also
bought.
Two policemen were examined, who deposed taking the
prosecutor into cust.ely, and finding some of the stoles
articles in his possession, tied up in a handkerchief.
A witness wes called, who deposed that he saw the
prisoner at Cenw.
A atatement was then read from the primmer, stating
that while on the road to Bridport he met a woman who
I offered the things for sale. He purchased the things of
the woman.
Ilia Lordship having summed up, the jury returned
a verdict of " Guilty of receiving the articlea, knowing
them to have been stolen," and he was senteased to
1 3 calendar month.' bard labour.
Pr.rstwo riciurr. —A lfred Upshall pleaded "Guilty
to two indictments charging him with obtaining several
articles by false pretences at Sturminster Newton. Pri-
soner was sentenced to 3 calendar months' hard
labour.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1861-03-12

Arutu ant Nab°.

A reduction of upwards of 15,000 men is about to be
in the strength of the Britiah Army. The artillery
and engineer% are actuewhat increued, u are also the
auxiliary dcpartinenta of the army, such as the Army
Hospital Corm Commissariat Staff Corps, Ice.
Colon .1 James Travers, late 2od Bengal Native Infan-
try, and Lieutcnant-Colonel James Brown, C. 13., late
46th Bengal Native Infantry, are to bays the Victoria
Cross for gallant conduct in India.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1861-03-12

WAREHAM.

How ACCII,RNTS Ihrries.—On Wednesday, a
narrow escape from accident occurred at this station
through the inattention and negligence of the
pointsman. It appears that the down train, due at
Wareham at 9 o'clock in the evening, instead of
being turned by the pointaman on to the down siding,
dashed past the points into the station on the up
line. Fortunately all was clear, but had there been
anything to impede its progress we should no doubt
have had to report another sad accident on the
South-NV reiLeni.

Eine VOLUNTERRS.-A friendly match is to come
off on Thursday, March 14th, between teu picked
men of the second Dorset, and the ten who competed
with the Poole volunteers a short time since. We
also understand the return match with the Poole
volunteers is expected to come off in about five
weeks, when we trust they will he favoured with
finer weather than at the last contest.
Tows Isaruovzsivirs.—Alterations are now
taking place in the lower portion of the Tow obeli
for thelpurp•se of converting it into a news room.
This is one of the most sensible things the good folks
of Wareham have accomplished for many a year.
They have only now to move the unsightly pump,
which most an intolerable nuisance to all residing
in the neighbourhood, and the improvement will be
complete.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1861-03-12

respecting the schwas, and pointed out the necessity
now that the number of the children had greatly
increased, for more accommodation. He further
stated that he had mentioned the matter to several,
eif his friends in London, arid had .1.60 promised from
one frienil, .t5O from another, and .C2ll from a
third, so that they had escouragement to proceed
in the work. He would undertake to raise half the
amount needed, if the other friends would make up
the remainiler.--Mr. S. Bennett also spoke of the
necessity for more room, and stated that having
been a sunday school teacher more than forty years,
he could speak to their great utility.—The Rev.
Mr. Lewis, of Weymouth. nest addressed the meet-
ing, and proposed Mr. S. Bennett and Mr. S. Swain,
treasurers of the building fund, and he trusted
that before the building was completed they would
have to report they had enough money to pay all
demands.—The Rev. C. Gowar spoke in high terms
of die good done by the Sunday school system,
which he regarded as a great blessing to the country;
and after relating some interesting anecdotes, con-
cluded by seconding the motion.—Mr. J. Monteith,
one of the most energetic and regular of the teachers,
then addressed the meeting, and was followed by
other gentlemen, whose remarks were listened to
with earnest attention. The meeting was then con-
cluded with prayer, and there appeared every
reason to believe that all would cooperate in
carrying out this good work.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1861-03-12

Court Nrius.

Her ',l...jetty the Queen and Itis Royal Highness the
Priuve accompanied by the Princias Mice,
Primo Ar,Mir, Prince Leopold, and the Princesses
Helena, Louise, and Beatrice, left Osborne, Isle of
Wight, nt half-past 2 o'clock on Friday afternoon,
creased in the Fairy, Royal stcs.n yacht, from Osborne
pier to Pm tsmoutli, and travelled by • 'mild train OD
the Sowli-Westeru Rails/Ay to Loudon.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1861-03-12

HARPER TWELVETREES' POISONED

WHEAT

KILLS MICR AND SPARROWS ON THE SPOT!

As there is no risk or danger to Human
Life, nor to Cats or Dogs. it is invaluable to
Housicr.v.rtan for poisoning Mica! FAIUNIKREI and
GAMMEN/An may entirely protect their crops by seat.
taring this Poisoned Wheat over their seed-beds.
Sold at 6d. and 1.. Patentee,--11ARPER TWELVE-
TREES, "The Werke," Bromley-by-Bow, London, E.

HARPER TWELVETREES' BLACKING
ENJOYS a renowned celebrity, based upon
its extreme saltness, durability, and bril-
liancy. Bold in (kl. and Is. Bottles, and in Penny and
Half-penny Pasta Packet., by Grocers and Druggists.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1861-03-12

Erclant.

THE 11. MARTON Camt.—A preliininary matting
was lirld on Wednesday of some of the friends and
admirers of the Hon. Sirs. Yelverton, for the purpose
of con.niering the beet means of giving expression to
the public feeling of sympathy for her during the late
trial. It was unanimously resolved that a committee
should lie appointed for the purpose of collecting and
receiving sillim.riptions to aosit in defraying the vast
expenses likely to be required for future litigation.
Subetriptions will be received at the National Beak,
where All coconut has been opened, under the name
of the" Yelverton Fend—F reentaas Journal.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1861-03-12

airrTmc FIRE TO A STADIA.

Henry Hardy, (37), was placed in the dock charged
with setting fire to souse hay in a stable, the property
of his masters, Messrs. When, of Poole, on the 31st of
January last.
Tile deputy-governor of the prison stated that be lie.
lieved the prisoner to be of unsound mind, and as the
surgeon of the prison, Mr. J. Good, was in court, his
Lordship desired him to give evidence as to whether lie
was imane or not.— .Jr. Good stated that he had seen
the prisoner almost daily for some time past, and he
believed from his conduct and actions that he had a
diseased mind, !old that lie was unable, rationally, to
answer any questiona put to him.
His I...nlship then desired the jury to consider
whether the prisoner was unfit to be tried, and after
a short consultation, they decided he was of an unsound
mini.

The learned judge then desired Mist the prisoner
sl 1.1 Is: detained till Iler Majesty's pleasure should be
known respecting him.
The Clerk of the Court—Mr. (tool, my Lord, wishes
to know whether be is to have his fees for giving evi-
dence?
His Lordship—No doubt, if be applies to M. Gurney
he will know the result.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1861-03-12

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SUFFERERS.

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will be send 104-free to any address, on !swipe
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Also, by the Fame Author,
WOMAN AND HER DISEASES,
Treatise describing their Symptoms. Caws. sad
Treatineat, illustrated with Cases, free by port on ril-
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Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1861-03-12

PORTLAND.

HORSZ STICALINU.—On Wednesday night last •
hone was stolen from the stables of Mr. Cox, Delhi
Arms Inn, but the animal was afterwards found by
I'. C. Dewlan in • stable, the door of which was
lotked, belonging to a man named Pearce, who, with
another man of the same name is missing. The
police arc making exertions to discover their
whereabouts.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1861-03-12

STEALING THE TITLE DEEDS TO AN ESTATE.

Robert W. l'alard, a brewer, WAS charged with
stealing • tin boa and a certain written parchment, of
the title too certain real estate, the property of William
Monekton, at Fontmell Magna, on the 21st July last.
—Mr. Ffooks prosecuted and Mr. &lwards defended.
The prisoner had been previously convicted for the
offence under another indictment, and the 4udge, after
hearing the case, directed the jury to acquit him, there
being no evidence to substantiate the present charge
against Lim.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1861-03-12

Court littus.

Her Majesty the Queen and his Royal Highness the
Prince t'onsort, accompanied by the Princess Alice,
Prince Arthur, Prince Leopold, and the Princesses
Helena, Louise, and Beatrice, left Osborne. his of
Wight. at half-pest 2 o'clock on Friday afternoon,
crossed in the Fairy, Royal steam yacht, from Osborne
pier to Ports ~,,, uth, and travelled by a special train on
the South- Western Rail way to London.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1861-03-12

Dorsetsbitt.

DORSET LENT ASSIZES.

The Commission for holding the Spring Assizes
in thii cindy was opened on Weilinsday last
before Mr. Justice Willes in the usual form.
The judges, Mr. Justice Willis and Mr. Baron
Martin, were met at the South Western Railway
rtrition at half-past one o'clock by R. H. 0. SwatEvq., of Weisttlown Lodge, Wyke Regis. the
Iljgh Sheriff, accompanied by Thouss Coombs, Esq.,
the Under Sheriff, G. J. Andrews, Euro the County
Clerk, the Rev. H. J. Neat, the Sheriff's chaplain,
soda splendid retinue of javelin men. Our towns-
man, Mr. Lower, of South street, as usual provided
the elegant equipage for the occasion, and which was
greatly admired. At 3 o'clock the cortege, joined by
the Corporation of the borough, proceeded to St.
Peter's Church. The sermon was preached by the
Sheriff's chaplain, who selected for his test Micah
vi.,_ 6—S.
The business af the Assizes commencod on Thurs-
day, Mr. Justice Wines presiding in the Crown
Court, and Mr. Baron Martin presiding in the
Nisi-pritui. The Cause List contained but three
cases, one of which was fur a breach of promise of
marriage. The calendar was more than usually
ilLavy, there being 37 prisoners for trial, only two
of whom were represented as being able to read
al write well, and neither in • superior degree.
thie-tifth of the number could naither read nor
iviite, and the rest very imperfectly.

CROWN (70U RT.—THURSDAY.
(Before Mr Jostle° WILIAM.)

His Lordship took his seat at 11 o'clock, when
the following gentlemen were sworn as grand jury-
nom:— _

JOU): FILOYILR, ES.I., Chairman.

William Bragg, Km.
Richard 11. Bingham, E.'.
livery Richard Cambridge,
George Cartwright, Esq.
Charles Dighv,
Richard F. Hliot, Esq.
James Henry Famithanon,
Fag.

Ed ward L. Kinderidey,
Charles Augustus Manning,
Esq.
Charles Edward Michel,

Willinn) Parry Okcdon,
! En.).
Charles Joe Puke, Eaq.
William ll. Solly, Rol.
Richard 0. T. tit4wart,
Robert Wi
Herbert Williams, Esq.
Montague Rag.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1861-03-12

EDITOR'S BOX.

BOOK/ Btourven.—Enkrtaining Things. London:
Hall, Virtue and Co.—This excellent periodical, pub-
lished at the low price of two-pence, deserves a large
share of encouragement from those who wish well to
popular literature. The tales are well told, and the in-
formation oontained Is of • first class character. In
the present number will be found much that is interest-
ing to almost every clue of readers, and we cam well re-
commend this serial to the more sober-thinking part of
the community. In its pages will be found none of
those sentimental love tales and romances which are
generally the staple of light literature, but the useful is
so blended with the entertaining, that the reader while
charmed by the chaste style and happy vein of the
articles, may gather much that is profitable and
usefuL We heartily commend it to the attention of
our readers. _

The Britiok Tweedie: Strand. We
hare been requested by the publishers of this periodical,
which has obtained a large circulation, to call the at-
tention of our readers to an excellent Tale in the nuns-
her for this month (March) by the late lamented old
Humphrey—eatitled the " Heavy Cross ;" or "You've
a chalk on your Back." Like all tales by this writer,
" Heavy Crows" well &waives the consideration of that'
for whom it is chiefly intended. Contentment, unfortu-
nately, is a frame of mind but little enjoyed. There are
very few who in this world of competition can say with
truth that they are contacted; so that whatever is
written to induce this virtue—whether by simple tale or
more solid reason and philosophy—cleanse the atten-
tion of all. We may note here that the British Work-
man does gnat credit to all those engaged in it, publica-
tion. The wood engravings are excellent, the letter
prat god general arrangement in the beet style of the
typographical art, and the subjects chosen are especially
adapted for the alas for whom they are intended—the
working part of the population.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1861-03-12

WEYMOUTH.

SHIPWRECKED FISHERMEN •ND SAILORS. A
sermon was preached at the Wesleyan ',lapel
on Sunday evening last in behalf of the funds
funds of the Shipwrecked Fishermen and Sailors
Royal Benevolent Institution. The numbers relieved
by this society last year were :—Widows, orphans,
and aged parents of fishermen and mariners, 3,1444;
shipwrecked penems, including mariners, fishermen,
eih.te, and boatmen, for loss of clothes and boats,
i. 247; total 11,091. The society in its appeal for
public support states:—
" The horrors of shipwreck are but too familiar to
the inhabitants of the sea coasts; and the residents.of
inland towns may readily picture to themselves the
distressing scene, though out of !leering of the shriek of
the drowning mariner, or the wail of his sorrowing
widow and orphans. Whether these scenes he familiar
or othrrwise, the committee respectfully submit to a
benevolent public that they are of daily occurrence ;
whole crews are either cast upon the beach naked and
destitute, or landed after having been picked up at sea,
their ships having founde,rwl, and by the timely aid of
this Society, are preserved from being pa nperwe,/, by
having to beg their wsys to their homes. The helpers
of this most excellent charity, when the wintty blast
shakes their dwelling, though they may nut be within
hearing of the shriek of the tempest-tossed mariner,
may reckon upon the "blessing of hiin who is ready to
periele," and have the comfort of knowing they hare
helped to cam "the widow's heart to sing for joy !"
Nearly .C 7 was collected on the ()cession. It is to
be hoped that the liberal Churchmen and Dissenters
in Weymouth will follow the iniative set them by
their Wesleyan brethren. The instituition. which
is under the patronage of the Queen and Prince
Albert, has been the means of doing much good, and
is well deserving the support of the philanthrophiata
of our country.. . . .

iltviesi..—The revivsl meetings,' in connection
with the United ;Methodist Free Church, were con•
tinned the whole of last week. The chapel was
often crowded to excess, and we understand that
upwards of eighty members have been added to the
society as the result of these special services.

COUNTY COURT. —Mr. Judge Everett held his
usual monthly sitting here on Thursday last. There
were SO plaints on the cause list, but all were
devoid of public interest.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1861-03-12

DESTRUCTION OF COOKE'S CIRCUS BY FIRE
AT PORTSMOUTH.

On Friday last, a fire was discovered at the Circus ,
belonging to Mr. Cooke the well-known equestrian, and
we regret to find that ;hat gentleman has thereby sus- ,
Wised severe loss. The tire was first discovered by a ;
policemen on duty in the neighbourhood, at about half-
past 12, who immediately went to Mr. Cooke's lodgings
at a very short distance frost the building, and calling
that gentleman up informed lum of the circumstance. in
a few minutes Mr. Cooke, accompanied by two of his
men, arrived at the building, and broke open the doors
to effect an entrance. 'rite outer stable was full of a
dense smoke, and as Mr. Cooke groped his we
in, his legs came in contact with the back
of one of the horses. which he found lying
lum this ground dead from suffocation. Mr.
Cook passed over to the statute adjoining the circus,
and w ith much difficulty, owing to the wind blowing
the flames And sinoke from the outer stable directly
I towards them, succeeded in liberating the remainder
of the Animals, consisding of Pi horses and 10 ponies,
and sending them away to a plae.e of safety. The
1 carriages, with the exception of one, hail alsu been
removed. Eight small telleolents, stated to In-lung to
Messrs. Silver, of Curultill, were partially destroyed
and gutted by the fire, this tenants losing the greater
portion of their effacts, and in ionic cases their all. The
tenements are insured. The building, which bed beets
i erected by Mr. Bayley, a timber merchant in the town,
• in a temporary manner of wood, wa, let to Messrs.
Cookei for three montha, two of which had expired.
Tim owner was not insured. Messrs. Cooke, who also
are, unfortunately, not insured, estimate their hum at
upw ords of 12,000. The armoury and wardrobe were
of an unusually valuable churacter. The 'mintier* of
the company have all lost their personal effects. which
were attired in the building, and the tnention of this will
doubtless secure the sympathy and Ilo.katiteu of their
I professional brethren throughout tic ntry. The
origin of the lire is involved in a good deal of mystery.
'Die only solution that eAll yet be arrived at is that it
must have teen thus act of an incendiary. This theory,
however, is difficult to believe. Great nyinpalliy is felt
1 for the loam of Mussira. Cooke by the inhabitenta, and it
, has been proposed to 01.CII S pUldiC hubbeription in their
behalf. The ground on which the building stood now
' presents nothing but a few blackened and charred pots
I j and the burnt remains of the poor animals.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1861-03-12

IfiIEACH OP PROMISE OF MARIII.tGL

Maley v. Crtiorv.—TitiA WAS an action for damages for
breach tf rroini-e of marriage. Mr. :thole, q.c., w for
the plaintiff, and Mr. IA& for the defendant.—Mr. Slade
informed the Court that the learned gentlemen engaged
in the mice on both ahlts had agreed to the terms in
in this action. and they had agreed to ask the jury to
return a verdict for the plaintiff on terms agreed to
between the cuimael employed in the case.—Verdict
accordingly.
This ended the Nisi prius business.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1861-03-12

Entperial parliament.

HOUSE OF LORDS.-THURSDAY.

•--- -
Lord Wousitouss, in reply to the Marquis of Rath.
said it was quite true that the Rtiesion A whassiulor at
Paris hal received a ilesottch (ruin St. Petersburg
desiring hini to sniper' the French occupation of
Syria, without liinit.uti of time, and an increase of
forte, if such proposal should lie DIRAC.
The Statute Law Revision Bill passed through Com-
mittee.
Their Lordships adjourned at ten minutes past six
, o'clock.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1861-03-12

STALING F0W1.6 LANUMS NATRAVItiItI.

- -
Robert liatiriek (35), and Jiniat titittifbi (211),
were placed in the dock charged with stealing two
fowls, the property of E•linunds, of Langton
hi dtravers.—Mr. Stock was counsel for the proaecution,
soul Mr. (looks for the defence. —P.C. Stickland said
he was on duty at Langton Maltravers, on the night of
the 12th January, and when near the turnpike
',ad, which passes Mr. Edinitaihe house, he heard Inoue
persons coming chug. Ile secreted bintaelf till they
am, gone by. when he followed till he Came up to
*Rhin :St yards of them. He then SAW tlem go down
lite footpath leading to pros. eutor's house. They then
t., nt into hia yard, and matr they had been in a short
time he heard the noise of some fowls. The on then
o .me out ..f the yard. Ile pursued them and asked
thorn for the fowls. They denied taking any, but on
~..•og hark to the yanl lie found two fowls lying on the
root, ple dead and the other not lilitl dead. On the
fohowile. day the rwlicenian to..k them into cilstudY•
The jowl's wire ntentthed by prosecutor. although they
no particular mark upon thou. Tile 1101i0Cillall
v..., to the at being the same as he saw coming
out of the yard on the night in nticition.
The learned Judge having summed up, the Jury re-
0rt....1 a verdict of "Guilty," and his Lordship *en-
t-ame I ltd.ert ItAtrick to two tha' bard labour,
ipul JAM,* Scofield to one mouth's hard labour.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1861-03-12

BOROUGH PeITY sF.SIONS.

TOWNHALL, TUERDAT, March s.—Before the Mayor.
Robert Full, carpenter, was charged with assaulting
Peter Triiinor.—The complainant said he was a travel-
bug linen draper. On Friday afternoon he went into
Mr. Fry's yard and offered to sell defendant a piece
of linen. Defendant told hjui to be off or be would
give him a chop on the head. Complainant said "Oh.
oh !is that the way you serve people?' and turned
round to leave when defendant put down a small
hammer, and took up a large one and struck him on
the head, causing the blood to flow.—Defendant ad-
nutted having struck the complainant, but said he had
been aggravated because complainant did not leave
when he told him to go. He then pee him • crack.
—Superintendent Lidbury said that formerly the de-
fendant was frequently before the Bench for drunken-
ness, but he had been better of late.—The Mayor
animadverted upon time unmanly attack made by the
defendant on the complainant, and fined him 106. aad
71. 10d. costs, or a fortnight's hard labour in default.
FURIOUS DRIVING.—On Monday last a little boy,
about 4 years of age, the only child of Mr. Oliver,
Park-street, received serious injury, which for several
hours it was hilly expected would prove fatal. Two of
Mr. Devenish's draynien were proceeding down Park.
street with a horse and dray at full trot, when the
child, in attempting to cross the road was knocked
down, and the off wheel passed over the lower part of
his body. Of course those who saw the accident fully
expected that the child was cut almost in two. He
also received in the fall severe •7ontiudons about the
bead. Dr. Fox was almost immediately in attendance,
and every exertion was used by foinentations and
other means to prevent inflammation of the injured
parts. Fortunately no bones were broken, but the in-
ternal injuries were very great. From inquiries yester-
day, we learned that the child was better, but that be
still lies in great dang.r. When we have witr.essed
these brewer's drays turning sharp round a corner of a
'! street with the horse going at full trot, we have ones
been surprised that serious accidents are not of more
ellienbJly when it is recollected
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drams= higasat4 bail Wasiak/IL

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Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1861-03-12

METROPOWAN %TfLii MARKET.

Tornitinay. )lAnca 7.—Tosrlay's market was very
derately supplied with beasts, and all breeds moved
oft steadily, at fully lionday'a currency The very best
t".c,ta realitod fie pr Itltt. The show of sheep was
rat her limited. Prim. Downs aml half-hreds commanded
i, ready sale, at full,plotations : hut inferior Needs of
'4lll, were inactke, at late rotas. The few latubson
ot 'er realised an savants, of Al .ier nlbs.—The prices 75
1., rts per Slim. There was a fair demand for calves, at
pr !wives currencies ; but piga and milch sows commanded
a :.ttle attention.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1861-03-12

CERNE ABBAS.

FORINTRY. —On Tuesday, the 3rd inst., the
brethren of Court St. Austin, held their half-yearly
meeting at the court-hpuse, Brother Boers, Elephant
and Castle Inn, for the purpose of electing officers.
This branch of the society, which bids fair to be one
of the largest in the West of England, is in a most
flourishing state, both as regards its funds and the
increase in the number of its members. To this
and all other societies, which are established for the
welfare of the working and industrious claws,
tending to induce a spirit of self-reliance and
economy, we most heartily say "Go on, and
prosper."

WAREHAM.
How Accumvs Harrix.—On Wednesday, a
narrow escape from aocident occurred at this station
through the inattention and negligence of the
pointaman. It appears that the down train, due at
Wareham at 9 o'clock in the evening, instead of
being turned by the pointsman onto the down siding,
dashed past the points into the station on the up
line. Fortunately all was clear, but had there been
anything to impede ita programs we should no doubt
have had to report another sad accident on the
South- W estern.

HMI VOLUNTKIIIILL—A friendly match 1.8 tO COMO
off on Thursday, March 14th, between ten picked
men of the second Dorset, and the ten who competed
with the Poole volunteers a short time since. We
also understand the return match with the Pools
volunteers is expected to come off in about five
weeks, when we trust they will be favoured with
finer weather than at the last contest.
Tows lisraovziessys.—Alterations are now
taking place in the lower portion of the Tow nhall
for thelpurpees of converting it into a news room.
This is one of the most sensible things the good folks
of Wareham have accomplished for many 1 year.
They have only now to move the unsightly pump,
which most an intolerable nuisance to all residing
in the neighbourhood, and the improvement will be
complete.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1861-03-12

EITZALING MCAT.

Maria Lane (43). pleaded not guilty to an indict-
ment charging him with stealing 211ei. of meat, the pro-
perty oflpin, at Beaminater, on the 17th of
January last.—Mr. Compton for the prosecution, and
Mr. Ffooks for the defence.
Mr. Oalpin said he was a butcher at Beaminster, and
that on the 17th of January prisoner came into his shop,
and after talking some time, lie went out. Proweutor
did not then miss any meat, but he was told that pri-
soner had taken some articlea from the chop. He went
after the prisoner, and h ght him back to the shop,
when he took the meat from Limn.
iii enets-exatnination, lie said he had known the pri-
soner for some time, and had never known anything
against him.
A shopkeeper, living opposite Mr. Galpin's house, saw
the prisoner take time meat, and put it into his pocket.
He gave information to Mr. Galvin as soon as the pit.
lamer kit the shop.
P.C. Hoare, who apprehended the prisoner, brought
the meat into court, but his Lordship desired him to
remove the meat, as he " dill nut wish it to breed •
plague in liorchester." (Laughter.)
Mr. Foe, magistrates' clerk at Beaminster, said be
had known the prisoner all his lifetime, and had never
known anything against him. Hie family were highly
respectable.
His Lordship, having briefly summed up, the jury
returned a venlict of " Gu.ity," with a recommendation
I to merey.—Sentenced to ono week'o hard labour.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1861-03-12

ilrmp aub Nab°.

A reduction of upwards of 15.000 men is about to be
made in the strength of the British Army. The art,llery
and etc:ineers are wanewhat increased, es arc alio the
auxiliary departments of the army. such as the Aral
Hospital (ors, Commissariat Staff COlllO,, ke.
Colon I James Travers, late 2nd Bengal Native infan-
try, and I..entenaut.Colonel James Brown, Cit., late
46th Bellied Native Infantry, are to have the Victoria
Crow for gallant conduct in lndia.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1861-03-12

ABOMINABLE CBIMIL

&lift'l4 IS Mitchell Peters (19), was indicted for com-
mitting an abominable crime with • mare at Portland,
on the 21st of October. Prienier plonied " Net
Guilty." Mr. Couke prosecuted and hr. Hooks de-
fen led.
The offence was proved by • police constable, who,
on seeing the act committed, went into the stable and
charged him with the crime, and then took hirn into
custody. Prisoner denied the charge. The constable
was subjected to severe cross-examination by Mr.
Ffooks, who, however, failed to shake the previous testi-
mony of the witness.
The counsel for the defence having addressed the
jury on boleti' of the prisuotser, the learned Judge
summed up, and the jury returned a verdict of "Not
Guilty," and the prisoner was accordiogly discharged..
11.11.1.•
Jones Clapeoit wax indicted for unlawfully assault-
ing Louisa Rogers', a girl 16 years of age, at Parkstone,
on the 6th October.
Mr. Cooke and Mr. Collins prosecuted, and Mr. Cole
defended the prisoner.
The prosecutor, who was • respectable looking girl,
stated that as she was going on an errand for berniother,
!Ile was met by the prisoner, who carried her into •
garden, and then coinmitted the alleged offence.
She was submitted to a very severe crowesamination
in which she stated that she never said " She loved Mr.
Chipeett," or that "he was a better looking man than
his brother."
The evidence of the mother corroborated that of the
daughter, and the medical num bore testimony to several
marks of violence upon the body of the prosecutrix.
Mr. Cole, in hi defence, urged that the proeecutrin
wax a consenting party, and therefore called upon the
jury to acquit the prisoner of the heavy crime with
which he was charged.
The learned judge having carefully summed up, the
jury returned a venlict of " Not Guilty" of the charge
of rope, but " Guilty" of an attempt to commit a rape,
and his Lordship sentenced the prisoner to 18 calendar
months' hard labour.