The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1861-10-08 00:00:00

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YEOVIL:--Acciuitsr.—On the evening of Wed-
nesday last, about 5 o'clock, as one of the luggage
vans belonging to the Great Western Railway Gotn•
patty was passing along Recklefard-atreet, the
carrier, John Bowden, observed a box likely to fall
01T, lie reached forth his hand to prop it up, when
unfortunately he tell, and the box upon bun. Ho
was much injured about the head, and obliged to be
taken lionie on a stretcher. Wo have since ascer-
tained that ho is doing well, and hope it will not be
long before he will be able to return to his employ.

TIIR Y6o‘ll. GLOVE TRADR.—It is with sincere
regret we have to call the attention of our resilers to
the present depressed state of trade among the glovers
in this town, who, some few years ago, wore able to
keep their families respectable by their own industry.
Now a great many arc in the deepest distress, owing
to the immense importation of French gloves; and,
perhaps, the present unfortunate strife in Aincos
may make some difference. At any rate, the winer
is fast approaching and things are getting worse
instead of better. There are many hero, men with
very large families, who are at times unemployed,
and can only earn about a quarter of what they used
to do. It was only a short time back that the
country ribbon weavers were in•asimilar plight; their
case was made public through the Press, when a
collection was made for them—subscriptions coming
in from all parts most handsomely, the Queen and
our countrymen generously responded to the
call of the men whose wives and children were
destitute. Lot us ask, cannot something
be done for the glovers? not by subscription, but
by giving them employment for the coming winter.
If the gentry will but purchase the gloves manufac-
tured here, it mill very soon be apparent by the
demand, and if that increases, many will be enabled
to can an honest livelihood, instead of idly passing
through, perhaps, a severe winter, or be compelled,
however unwillingly, to become the inmates of a
workhouse. Surely this might be averted in •
county known tribe one of the most liberal in Eng-
land. We therefore hope to see a disposition, on
the part of the fair sex to assist, by purchasing only
Yottribmade gloves. They are much snore durable,
and far less expensive than any our foreign
neighbours can import, and being home manufac.
tared, they can be readily obtained.
NIARISTRATa Ureter, Friday, October 4th.—
John Smills, who formerly lived in Yeovil, was
brought before the magistrates on a summons for
refusing to contribute towards the maintenance of
his illegitimate child, born of Mary Ann Abbot,
living at List Colter. The summons was proved
by l'.C. Ilauhain (I-Pt), and the case was adjourned
until further evidence could be obtained.
Ili.ossinsr.—The inhabitants here are making up
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small parties to attend the promised exhibitifin
this wonderful RIAD at Bethel(' Park, Weymouth, on
the 14th inst., and we think a much larger number
will be present than wore at Glastonbury one his
recent visit ts that place.
RBI DO ENOIITI —PKOSCCUTION OP A DEALKR IN
°AIta.—EXTRAORDINARY StaNK.-011 Monday, at the
Bridgenorth Petty Sessions, before L. What re, Esq.
(Mayor), Major Action 'l'. W. W. Browne, T. Smith, I
T. Deighton, W. L. I.;owndes, and T. Colley, Estee,
Edwin Davies, game dealer and fishmonger, was charged
under the let and 2.1 William IV., cap. 99, wo . 28, with
having on the 21st of September purchased two par-
tridges from one Ann Gallior, she nal being licensed to
sell game. Mr. Batt., who appeared for the prosecu-
tion, said the present might appear to the bench • weak
ease, but it was notorious that the defendant Davies had
been known to deal with poachers for some years past,
although hitherto he had carried on his uefarious
practices so cunningly that it had been impossible to
detect him. In the present cue he believed that Mrs.
Gather bad a brace of partridges presented to her by
Earl Granvilla'a gamekeeper. She took them to the
defendant Davies, who bought theiu for Is. 6d. The
Bunch.—What is the market price of a brace of par-
tridges? Mr. Butte-3e. I appear as the prosecutor
inyaelf in the ease, as I am a member of the Aesoeiation
for the Suppression of Poaching. The Mayor—You are
no doubt employed by the association, but I certainly
think on the present occasion you have rather exceeded
your duty. You have no right to charge Davies with
being in collusion with poachers unless you are eble to
adduce proof to that effect. You are not warranted in
making arch assertions. I think it would be as well if
you were to confine young( to facts. Defendant has
hitherto borne a respectable character In this town, and
I oertainly think you have exceeded your duty. Mr,
Bette will not submit to such observations. I
maintain that as an advocate I have Lot exceeded my
duty. I had a perfect right to make the observatiou
that I have made, and I should like to know whether
the other magistrate on the bench sone with the
opinion expressed by the Mayor. Mr. .1. Wi W.
Ltniwne—The other magistrates do not agree with the
obaervations of the Mayor. Mr. !bate— I am glad to
know that. The Mayor—l think you have no right to
mate such remarks concerning a tradesman unless you
are prepared to prove them. Mr. Bathe—l can easily
understand you. You yourself favour poachers. You
told me in your own shop you would buy game from
them. The Mayor (excitedlyl—l deny it; and I now
maintain that you have no right to make such broad
wartime anima you have proof to back them up. After
some further csilemy, Mr. Batte said—l am surprised
that the Mayor should sit on Um bench aud defend a
man who has been • convicted felon. Defendant.—
I never was • convicted felon-1 will make you
prove your words. Mr. Batte—You were convicted for
felony at the Shrewsbury sections. Defendant—l was
not; it was only for a *summon assault. I shall bring
an action against you. Mr. Batte—You may do that is
soon its you like. The defendant was then fined El. 35.,
including costs, and his licence withdrawn.
WMTUN-SUPER-MARE.—Tus New CUURCII.--
The new church was consecrated on Thursday by the
Lord Bishop of Bath and Wells. The Bev. W. limit,
formerly curate of the old church, is the new incumbelit.
(hi Tuesday a deputation waited on this gentleman at I
his residence, and presented him with a "et of clerical
robes, a library table, and a bookcase, the whole being
of the value of 100 guineas. The rev. gentleman re-
turned thsuks in a most earnest and appropriate manner,
alluding to the sixteeu years Inc had had the privilege
of ministering to the welfare of the Weston public.
RIVLS SHOOTING.—OR Wednesday afternoon XII.
undermentioned members of the 6th Somerset Volun-
teer Rides marched to their shooting ground at Uphill
(where there is a range for firing upwards of 900 yards
on • level, but which is quite open end exposed to the
westerly winds, always to be felt sweeping in from the
sea across the range), to fire for a sweepstakes got up
minima theinaelves for a little amusement—five shots
at 206 end 300 yards. The first prize was won by
Private Matthew Norris, the second by Private Thomas
l'almer, the third by Private Sidney Jones, and Surgeon
',Bellies saved itis seek° In spite of the wet weather
another sweepstakes was got up--five rounds at 400 yards
and 500 yards. Private Siduey Jones won the first prise,
and Surgeon Machias the second. Ensign Charles
Whitting kept the score, and Privates Taylor and
Palmer were at the target. •
Tit° W BBIDG E.—Da twee Itonnrnv or £2oo—On
Wednev.hil'. two youths were bn.ught up in custody,
before Messrs. W. • titanaomb. J. S. Stancomb, and
Thom./ Clark, magistrates, charged by Mr. Superinten-
dent Foley on suspicion of stealing • cash-box, con-
taining ezoo in gold. Mr. 11. 'queer, of Warminster,
saint that on Tutelay afternoonhe came from Warminster
to Trowbridge by the 12.0 train, his furniture being
forsarded by van, lie met the van at Dill street,
where he had taken a house, and the furniture was
removed into the building. The prisoners made them-
selves any busy in assisting the men who unpacked
the furniture, although not requeatesi to do so. After
the lapse of an hour and a half Mr. Flower went to an
upstairs cui board, in which he had placed tlie caalebox,
but it was gone, and the Kleinert made themselves
scarce about the IMMO time. They were apprehen led.
about two hours afterward', but the cash-box has not
been bound. The irisoners acre remanded.
141ONTACUTE. ACCIDENT. A poor fellow
named Marks, a stonemason, niet with tad ae.ei-
' dent sonic few days back. He WRS at work on •
scaffold, and fell from a considerable height. lie
• has since died, and a inquest has been held
upon the body, before J. Wybrants, coroner, when
the jury returned a verdict of "Accidental Death."
BRYMPTON.—Lady Georgians Lane returned
from America', on Monday. None will be more
pleased to hear this news than ths poor of the neigh-
bourhood, to whom she was always very benevolent.
Sh• arrived in Loudon on board the Canard
*SOW Asia.

FROllll.—Til F. WOODLANDS KURDIER.—OU Tuesday
the prisoner Seers wed again brought up for exantina-
tom. The evidence Laken was merely formal, and the
Following is • more detailed marrative of what has boon
done since the previona examination :—(tri Friday, Sopt.
lieggan viiite.i the 11011.,{ of sever..l persons who lived
at the Wodlands in 1851, but front nuns of them could
ho obtain any infermation as to their having any par.
Donal knowledge of the prisoner. It bat been • kind
of oral tradition in the town that a convict named Sarah
Watts, found guilty in 1655 of robbing the From() Fest-
office, offered to "toll all about the Woodlands Murder
if she were let free." This statement has been much
talked of since Seer's extraordinary confession ; mud
by the directions of the magistrates, Superintendent
Duggan preceeded to London on MonclaY, with a view
of inquiry of Sarah Watts if she kciew anything of
/ the prisoner. On his arrival at the Mulhtcimik Prison
/ lie found that she bad kit there for CO institution
/ at "kitten, and at Brixton he was informed that
/ she wax in the refuge at Fulham. At Fulham he had
an interview with her, but site ch dared she never
made the statement attributed to her, and denied
having any knowledge of the prisoner Joseph Seer,
whom she said she had Dever seen nor yet hoard of. in
the course of the interview the Superintendent found
that she was cogniaant of the details of the murder, acid
that aho suspected 0130 of the three tried in 1652 of
being the murdtrer. Being at the time at service near
Lice spot, it was natural that she should have a lively
remembrance of the circumstances of the tragedy. On
"""hnt of good conduct she is to be discharged ill
I receinher next. Mr. likgiou ciii, having failv.l to
Mei any trace of the prisoner's w hereabout in 1651,
he must ask For • further remand, which will% granted.