The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1859-10-18 00:00:00

DORSET COUNTY EXPRESS

DORCHESTER, TUESDAY, OCTOBER 18, 1859.

HONRSTE A UDA X.

Tea Emperor of the French on Tuesday delivered
a speech at Bordeaux which has produced as
great a sensation in the ranks of the Roman
Catholic priesthood as that which was produced
in the political world • few years ago by the
celebrated speech which proclaimed in the same
city that "the Empire was peace." An address
has been presented to the Emperor by the Car-
dinal Archbishop of Bordeaux in the name of
the clergy of the diocese, in which His Majesty
was urged to put an end to the anxieties of the
Catholic world by securing to the Pope the in-
tegrity of his temporal power. In reply to this
address, the Emperor indirectly rebuked the
ultramontane violence which has recently been
exhibited by several of the French bishops, by
thanking his Eminence for having understood
his high mission by "endeavouring to strengthen
confidence in His Majesty's good intentions
rather than spread needless alarms." The Em-
peror expressed his hope that a now era of
glory would rise for the Church on the day
when the whole world would share his convic-
tion that "the temporal power of the Pope was
not opposed to the liberty and independence of
Italy." His Majesty said that tho Government
which restored the Holy Father to his throne
could only give him such counsels as were dic-
tated by a respectful and sincere devotedness to
his interests; but His Majesty was anxious, and
with good cause, about the day which "must
soon come," when Route will be evacuated by
his troops; for Europe cannot allow the occupa-
tion of Rome by the French troops, which has
already lasted for ten years, to be indefinitely
prolonged. "When our army shall be with-
drawn," said His Majesty, "what will it leave
behind? Anarchy, terror, or peace I These are
questions, he said, the importance of which no
one can deny, and in order to resolve them in
the times in which we live, it is necessary, in-
stead of appealing to ardent paasions, to search
with calmness for the truth, and to pray to
Providence to enlighten peoples as well as
Sovereigns on "the wise exercise of their
rights, and the extent of their duties."
It was reported in Paris on Thursday that the
Plenipotentiaries at Zurich had at length re-
ceived instructions to put their signatures to the
Treaty of Peace, so far as it relates to the sur-
render of Lombardy and the amount of the
Lombard debt to be borne by Sardinia. The
question of the Duchies, it is said, is to be
referred to a Congress at which all the Great
Powers, including England, will be represented.
Accounts from Constantinople state that the
conspiracy recently discovered in that city was
far more serious than at first supposed. It
appears to have had ramifications in all parts of
the Empire, and to have numbered among its
adherents at least two members of the Sultan's
family, several Pashas, Muftis, and other per-
sonages of high rank, and about 15,000 troops.
The object of the conspiracy was not only to
depose the Sultan in favour of his brother, who
is very popular with the orthodox Muasulmans,
but to obtain the recall of the Hatti Humayoun
of 1856, and to put an end to the existing
system of wasteful extravagance, of which the
troops and the people are victims. The latest
news adds to these details that incendiary ma-
chines which were intended to burn the European
quarters of the capital have been discovered, and
that the Ambassadors have held meetings to
deliberate on the measures to be recommended
for the public safety.

THE sweeping ambition of the Pore of Rome
and the abuses perpetrated under the govern-
ment of His Holiness would appear to be in
a fair way of some wholesome curtailment. The
inference is at least • reasonable one if we are to
judge from the apprehensions already felt as to
the safety of the Sovereign PO NTI FF. The Papal
power which has been for ten years upheld by
French bayonets will shortly have to stand
alone; and in withdrawing his army from the
occupation of Rome, the French Eurziant will
give the most signal proof of sincerity in respect
of the liberty of nations. The arms of France
have been required in Italy simply because the
POPE says he must govern the people with car-
dinals and priests, and that the Church can
hold friendly relations only with Sovereigns who
Permit the Roman Church to guide their govern-
ing principles. The pretensions of the Church
to govern abroad is rapidly bringing about a
series of events similar to those which caused
the Reformation in England and the repudiation
of Roman authority in France and Germany.
It is now the turn of Piedmont and Central
Italy to make a stand for independence. The
POPE and his advisers see this. The age in
which we live makes it difficult for even Roman
Catholic Governments and Kings to send the
Pore soldiers to cut the throats of his own
people and the Italians of other States who are
now protesting against abuses which England,
France, and Germany have got rid of; abuses
which even Spain has struggled against, and
pretensions which Catholic nations generally will
no longer tolerate. Now, as Rome will never
permit her temporal authority to be questioned,
a great stir—in the form of an appeal for support
—is making through the Bishops of Roman
Catholic Christendom. What will be the upshot
of all this it is impossible to foretell. Whether
the POPE will consent to apply the Sardinian
system of Government to his States; or, repudi-
ating such a course as most repugnant to his
feelings and principles, he will resort to excom-
munication, taking refuge in some foreign land,
there to await the course of events—are matters
pregnant with the gravest doubt. But what
will be the condition of that unhappy country
most directly subject to the influence and pas-
sions of Papacy, in the event of the persevering
obstinacy of the Port, it is not so difficult to
foresee. We fear there is truth in the terse

expression of a oontemporary—" There is ma-
terial for much European trouble in all this."
The French bishops who have been called upon
to take action in this emergency, are already
very actively and zealously at their work. They
call themselves in their addresses "subjects of
His Holiness the Pore," and make protests
"in the name of the people" against the attacks
with which the Papacy is threatened. This
movement is of course very active in Ireland,
where Dr. Cuttare is busy with the authorship
of great pastorale, in which he roundly rates the
English Government for alleged bigotry, sneers
contemptuously at Lord Stisrrsssour and his
Evangelical friends, and clamorously upholds
the temporal authority of the "meekest and
kindest of men, Pins IX." Following in the
wake are some of the Roman Catholics of Lon-
don and other parts of Great Britain. A sym-
pathizing meeting was convened and numerously
attended in Spitalfields the other day, and a
resolution carried amid vociferous cheering, call-
ing upon "God in His mercy to protect the
Holy Father." Aide-toi et Dieu t'aidcra is a
maxim which may just now present itself with
remarkable force to the contemplation of His
HOUSER& Let it once be known that the tem-
poral power of the HOLY FATHER is no longer
opposed to the liberty and the independence of
Italy, and that the Pore and his people have
recognized a wise exercise of their rights and a
just perception of the extent of their duties—as
was well and boldly enjoined by the "eldest
son of the Church," the EMPEROR of the French,
and matters will yet go well for the peace and
security of the HOLY FATHER., and of the people
under his Sovereignty.

DORCHLRTER PTITRID CORN MARKET, Saturday.
—The supply of wheat on offer to-day was moderate,
and there being a better feeling in the trade, far-
mers were enabled to realise an advance of from Is.
to 2s. per quarter on fine qualities; inferior samples
could not be placed on better terms than last week.
Barley in good supply, beat samples fetching aSs. to
41a., seconds from 30a. to 355. Oats nominal.

Cohen:bun°hs.—The Lord Bishop of the Diocese
administered the sacred rite of confirmation on
Tuesday last at AU Saints and St. Peter's churches
in this town. At AU Saints in the morning there
were about 50 postulants from that parish and For-
dington, besides 12 from Alton Pancras, who at-
tended by special permission. His Lordship was met
at the King's Arms by the incumbent, churchwar-
dens, and choir, who preceded the bishop and his
chaplain in procession to the sacred edihce. The
ordinary service for the clay was read by the Rev.
J. P. F. Davidson, the choral portions being very
effectively rendered by the choir under the direction
of Mr. J. Robinson, the organist, more particularly
the anthem from Psalm cxxi—" 1 will lift up my
eyes to the hills." Before the imposition of hands,
the right rev, prelate delivered an earnest address to
the candidates on the nature of the vows they were
then going to make in their own names. His Lord-
ship was assisted in the confirmation service by his
chaplain, the Rev. Henry Drury, chaplain to the
Howie of Commons; and afterwards the Bishop en-
larged in an impressive manner upon the blessedness of
the kingdom of heaven, and the incentives to becom-
ing true partakers in the gospel of Christ. His
Lordship subsequently partook of luncheon with the
Rev. J. P. F. Davidson. At St. *Peter's, in the
afternoon, there were about 23 candidates from that
parish, and 341 from Holy Trinity. Evening prayers
were read by the ltev. J. Morton Colson, rector, and
the lessons by the Bishop's Chaplain.

LONDON CITY MISSION AMSOCIATION.—A public
meeting in connection with this association was held
in the Townliall, on Wednesday last. The Rev. R.
Smith occupied the chair. Prayers having been
("tiered up by the Rev. Mr. Miller, the chairman
made a few introductory remarks, observing upon
the good that the society was doing in the metropo-
lis, and the pleasure it afforded him of being present
on this occasion. The Chairman then sailed upon
the Rev. Mr. Handley to read the report, and to
show the state of the funds of the suciety. Tue Rev.
Mr. Handley having expatiated upon the good effects
resulting from the operations of the society, then
read the report, which, with the financial statement,
was of a very satisfactory character. The Rev. Mr.
Hall, incumbent of Christ Church, followed Mr.
Handley, and spoke in a favourable manner of
the society, expressing himself pleased to find that
Dorchester was establishing missionary aid for the
great metropolis. The Rev. Francis Tyrrell, 8.A.,
the deputation of the society, then addressed the
meeting in an eloquent manner, remarking, at great
length, upon the condition of London, and its im-
portance as a mission field, and illustrating very
forcibly the operations of the society. The Chair.
num, at the conclusion, offered a few remarks, the
Doxology was sung, and the meeting separated. A
collection was made at the doors, which amounted to
ISti.

WESLEYAN SCNDAY SCHOOL ANNIVERSARY.—
On Sunday last two sermons were preached by
the Bev. J. Wilkinson, in the Wesleyan chapel,
Dunigate-street. Dorchinter, to crowded congrega-
tions. Both sermons were highly interesting, and
made clear to the understanding, every argument
advanced being borne out by Scriptural proof, and
interspersed with admonitions suitable to the (ie.
casion. The discourse in the morning was founded
upon the lith chap. of Romans, 10th verse; in the
evening, upon the 2nd chap. let Ep. Phillipiaus,
12th and 13th verses. A public examination of the
children took place after the evening sermon, the
subject selected being the History of Joseph. The
children did credit to themselves and the teachers
of the institution, and gave entire satisfaction to
the congregation. The collection of the day exceeded
that of any preceding year. Yesterday the children
were regaled with cake and tea in the school-room;
after which suitable addresses were delivered by the
ministers and friends of the school, which we may
add is now in a very prosperous condition.
Lord Shaftesbury, President of the National Asso-
ciation for the promotion of Social Science, delivered
a long and very able inaugural addranat Bradford, on
Tuesday week.

THIS ENGLISH OPERA COMPANY have met with
considerable success in this town, their clever per-
formances having been exceedingly well attended,
and invariably received with well-deserved applause.
EXCURSION TO LONDON.-It will be seen by refer-
ence to our advertising columns that an excursion
train will leave the Great Western Station at Wey-
mouth on Monday next for London at low farce, and
will return from Paddington on the Thursday fol-
lowing. It is announced that in order to secure
places tickets should be obtained on Saturday next.

SUICIDIt AT THE FORISTON LUNATIC ANYLUNI.—
An inquest was held last Wednesday before H.
Lock, EN., upon the body of Samuel Hand, an in-
mate of the Forston Lunatic Asylum. Deceased had
been employed as a shoemaker in the establishment,
and about mid-day ou Tuesday cut his throat
in so shucking a manner that he died almost
instantly. The jury found that the deceased
destroyed himself in a fit of insanity.

POLTRAIT OF PROFESSOR HOLLOWAY. —We have
to tender our best thanks to the Professor for his
kindness in presenting us with an admirable portrait
of himself, which has been happily executed in the
highest style of the art by Mr. Hull, a justly cele-
brated engraver on steel. We have not the pleasure
of knowing Professor Holloway personally, but th re
is abundant evidence before us as to the fidelity and
life-like character of the portrait. The dimensions
of the picture, including the mounting, are 15 inches
by 13 niches; the likeuess is three-quarter length,
surrounded by an inner run of gold, arid lying on a
bed of rich crimson Utrecht velvet, the external
frame being of gold and of a remarkably light and ele-
gant appearance. Altogether, as a beautifully got up
work of art, it may justly take a place in the por-
trait collection, however refined and costly. of any
nobleman or gentleman in the land. As a memento
of one of the most extraordinary men of his day, we
are phased to think that the Professor has yielded
to the suggestion of his friends to have his portrait
executed. It will be pointed to with admiration
and gratitude, not only as one of the celebrities of
his time, but as one who has acquired wealth and
distinction by alleviating suffering and disease
amongst all classes of his fellow men in all parts of
the habitable globe. The portrait, framed as above
described, will be forwarded to any part of the king-
dom, packed in a case, marriage free, on receipt of a
poet-office order or postage stamps amounting to
10s. 64.1. Published at 244, Strand, London.
COUNTY COURT. —The usual monthly sitting of
this court war held at the Shirehall on Tuesday,
before Edward Everett, Esq., Judge, when there were
24 plaints entered, 16 of which had been settled out
of court. Three which none on for hearing pos-
sessed very little interest. Dammam v. Hardy was
a claim of a:4 6s. 3d. for flour sold by the plaintiff, a
miller at Piddletown, to the defendant, a labourer at
Dewlish. Defendant's wife attended and produced
receipts for .C 3 9e. 4.1. over and above what plaintiff
had given her credit for, thus reducing the amount
due to 16s. I Id. The plaintiff gave an explanation
to the effect that the money had been received by his
brother, when he (plaintiff) was dangerously ill, and
it had never been entered on the books. His Honour
gave judgment for 16s. I Id., to be paid in instal-
ments of 4s. a month, but refused to allow any casts
whatever.

COUNTY PCTTY Srastosra, Saturday, Oct. 15.—
(Before H. Frampton, H. Williams, W. L. Henning,
and H. N. Middleton, Fron).—.folia Whittle was sum-
moned by Edwin Stickland for sasaulting him on the
sth instant at Portishatn. Mr. Weston appeared on
behalf of the complainant, and Mr. George Andrews
defended the prisoner. Edwin fltiekland said that he

was an apprentice to Mr. Wellspring, of Dorchester, and
his father resides at Portialiam. He was in the habit of
going houte occasionally, and on the evening of the sth
instant he was at Portishaw, and went out for a walk
with two of his eowpanions, named John Hodder and
James Godding. The runner on passing defendant'a
window brushed it with a carrot-top, which he was
' carrying in his hand through the street. The defendant
immediately rushed out of his house, and knocked com-
plainant down without saying anything to him, and when
down he kicked I . This kind of treataneut was !
repeated two or three times. James Gmlding, being
examined, corroborated the evidence of Stickland.
The Bench observed that it was a violent assault, and
fined the defendant 9s. fid., including costs.
William .tibssike, A lad 13 years of age, was summoned
by Mr. Lovelace of Rampishain' for leaving his employ
before the time of agreement had expired. It appeared
from the statement of the boy that his master was in
this habit of swearing at him, and using him in a !NAM-
what cruel manner. The Bench granted • certificate to
dissolve the agreement, and the defendant was fined
2a. 6d.
John Janata, and John Janata, jos., horse dealers,
Ifpwey, were charged by Robert Pitman with having
killed a hare. l'itnian stated that he assisted Lord
llcliester's keeper, and on the 6th of October about 6
o'clock in the evering lie saw John James, jun., hunting
• hedge, with a lumber dog. John James, son., was
sitting on a horse, and holding another horse, upon which
his son had been riding. Witness went up to James,
Jun., who was treading • hedge, and found a hare in his
possession, being deposited under his sleeve waistcoat.
He took the hare away from him. Ile was offered by
John James, sen., 2s. not to say anything about it.
The defendants were fined El each. and costs.
William Bartle,, baker of Evershot, was summoned
by P.C. Geor,,,,e Fribli, for not having scales in his cart,
while selling bread on the 28th of September. The case
was clearly proved. It appeared that it was an over-
sight on the part of Bartlett and his man, this being the
first time of Ins going out with bread. He was fined
21. and expenses.
lVillimsmsi Walbridx, of Toiler Porcontm, was charged
by P.r. Fribb with riding without reins on the 3rd inst.
Fined including costs.
Joseph Brorajoiiii. of Osmington, was summoned by
P.C. Butt for riding in • wagon, drawn by three horses,
witthout reins, on the 3rd instant. Fined including
coss.

Mirhoel Mill win brought up by P.C. Symonds for
riding with..ut reins on the 27th ult. Fined 55., includ-
ing expro•es.
June Frost was summoned by P.C. Symonds for va-
grancy. It appears that she was found by P.C. Symonds
on Friday morning in an outhouse near Weymouth,
where she had passed the night. The prisoner bad been
imprisoned for a similar offence before, and has been at
a reformatory. She bas • mother living in Weymouth,
who had expressed her willingness to take her daughter
back. The case was adjourned in order that the pri-
soner might be taken to her mother to see if she would
remain, and whether the mother would take her.