The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1875-03-30 00:00:00

WAREECAY.

Perry SESSIONS,TuesiIay.--Before Lieut-Colonel Hansel,
?dr; 9. H. Bond, and the Earl of Eldon.

John Corniek, groom, Jr... Miller, labourer, and Walter
Tome, three lads of West Lulworth, were charged by P.C.
Hansom with cruelty to aII aots on the 12th inst Miller
and T pleaded guilty and Cornick not Fuilty. It
appeared the donkey had two sacks of Hour on at, and the
two defendants who pleatle.l guilty, were riding on it as
well. Comick was behind kicking it. The donkey could
hardly move. Fined HI, each and costs.
rk^,ge Miller, machinist, of Dere Regis, was charged
with being drunk while in care of a horse and cart on the
turnpike-road at here Regis en the let inst. The offence
was proved by P.C. Bishop. Fined 2s. and costa
WUbgrn Iloyt and Robert Chenneyi carters of Moreton,
were charged with riling without reins at Moreton on the
11th inst. P.C. Battrick stated he saw the defendants
riling on waggons, and an accident had happened just
before. tined Is. each and C. 40.
Jaws Chafe, labourer, of Code Castle, was summoned
by Eliza (build to show cause, &c. Mr. Howard appeared
for defendant. The evidence ot both sides was very
, conflicting, and ultimately the Bench dismissed the cane.

might have been expected, after the feelings of
which obtained in our midst on the receipt of
the intelligence announcing the death of Mr. Mitchell,
who had for so many years represented our town in
the Commons House of Parliament had subsided,
interest wee excited touching who should be his
successor. So long ago was it since a contested elec-
tion and limb an occurrence had seemed so distant,
that the fact could hardly be realised that now there
is an open field, and that the two political parties
have a fair opportunity of testing their relative
strength.
Some years ago, the electors returned one of each
opinion, Mr. Baillia Cochrane being the choice of the
Conservatives, and Mr. Mitchell representing the
Liberals; but on Mr. Cochrane retiring from the
borough, Mr. Munroe warn brought forward as a
working men's candidate, professing liberal principles,
and he was returned in conjunction with Mr. blitchelL
At a subsequent election, however, Mr. Hodgson
succeeded Lir. Munroe, and he and Mr. Mitchell
represented the borough till the re-distribution of
seats, when Mr. Hodgson retired, leaving Mr. Mitchell
the only candidate in the Liberal interest; but his
election was opposed by Mr. Goldinnid. a Conserva-
tive, who, however did not stand the poll, and since
that time there ha., been no opposition to the return of
Mr. Mitchell, for the hon. member had become so
popular with the majority of the elector* that any
attempt to displace him was felt to be futile by
thou who would fain have had a Conservative member
for Bridport in the House of Commons.
Voting by ballot has also come into operation since
the last contested election, and here 1111 elsewhere its
effect has been a theme of speculation.
Both parties were early stirring, and on Wednesday
evening Mr. F. W. Gundry, solicitor, left Bridport for
London, for the purpose it was supposed of making
arrangements for the coming forward of a Liberal
candidate.
Perhaps about the first gentleman mentioned as
likely to solicit election was Alderman Sir Charles
Whetham, now living in London, but a native of
Bridport, whose family has for many years been con-
nected with the trade of the town, and whose two
sons, Mr. \V. S. Whetham and Mr. S. Whethem live
here, and are the managers of the firm id Messrs. S.
Whetham and S out. Phis g.entleman is a Conserva-
tive and it was felt that he if any one would stand a
fair chance of being returned.
A brother of :Or. K. B. Hodgson was spoken of in
the Liberal intermit, and from the respect entertained
for Mr. K. D. Hodgson, his return was looked upon
as being probable
Various others were also mentioned, amongst them
Sir Ivor Guest, kart., Mr. Charles kLambro, and Mr.
Hobert Elphinstoie in the Conservative interest; and
Mr. Denby Seymour on the side of the Liberals; but
of course very mush of it was mere guessing, and there
was not the least foundation for the majority of the
rumours although Mr. Seymour did visit Bridport on
Friday.
The Conservatives held a private meeting at the
Greyhound Hole, in Thursday, after which it was
generally understood that Sir Charles Methane was
the candidate of ;heir choice.
The return of Hr. F. W. Gundry from London on
Thursday night bf the last train NSA anxiously looked
forward to by political quidnunc*, many of those
most interested awaiting his arrival at the station,
but, although notaing definite was ascertained at the
time, it was intin.ated on Friday that Mr. Hodgson
did not contemplate coming forward.
On Friday moiling a number of circulani came by
post from Mr. F. Norfolk, addressed to various gentle-
men in the town, Unionncing his intention of contest.
ins the Borough in the Conservative cause, and the
following particulars relating to Mr. Norfolk will he
of interest. He was born at Luton on the 2nd of
August, 1841, and is the eldest son of W. J. Norfolk,
Esq., Chief Inspector id the London and County Bank.
He was educated first, privately ; then at the College,
Brixton Hill; and afterwards at King's College,
London and took B.A. degree at the University of
London in 1867. He is an actuaij, by profession, and
in the year 1874 was engaged with Llr. (1. Morris in
the United States, making a journey along the Mobile
and Ohio railroad, for the purpose of inspecting the
lands on and adjacent to that line, and of reporting on
the inducements, suitability, and advantages of that
region of country "as • Home for the English
emigrant." In 1866 he married the eldest daughter
of Alfred Selfe, Esq., banker, Aylesbury, who is
Captain Commandant of the 4th Bucks lti
The following appeared in the Times of Friday :-
Tux REPRZSZNIATION OF stednroar.-The vacancy at
Briciport, occasioned by the eath of Mr. Mitchell, will,
it is expetted, occasion • keen contest. The two parties
are pretty evenly balanced, and election agents are already
at work. Mr. Mitchell was first returned for Bridport in
1841. Sir Charles Whethain, an Aldermen of the City of
London, and who recently served the oftice of Sheriff, has
intimated his intention to present himself in the Conser-
vative interest as • candidate for the seat, Sir Charles is
• native of the town, and he and his family have long been
Identified with it in connection with one of its staple
manufactures, which fives employment to many of the
working classes there.
The 'standard of the same day had the following :-
"BainPOILT KLECTION.-AltlpmLan Sir Charles Whetham,
who is a native of Bridport, has been invited to become a
candidate in the Conservative interest for the seat
rendered vacant by the death of Mr. T. A. Mitchell We
understand that Sir Charles will accept the invitation,
and that his address will shortly be published."
The following paragraph, relative to the election,
appeared in the Bristol Mercury of Saturday : -
BRIDFORT ELECTION.-Sir Charles Whether:o has
been asked by the Conservatives as a candidate for the
vacancy in the representation of the borough of Bridport,
caused by the death of Mr. T. A. Mitchell, and it is hkely
he will accept the invitation. The name of Mr. F.
Norfolk is also mentioned as a candidate in tha Conserva-
tive interest."
The City Press of Saturday contained the following :-
" Aldertoan Sir Charles Whetham, who is a native of,
and largely connected with the trade of, Bridport, has
been invited to become a candidate in the Conservative
interest, for the seat rendered vacant by the death of Mr.
T. A. Mitchell Independently of party Winn. Sir
Charles would probably receive the support of • large
number of the electors of his native borough, with which
he has always been deftly connected, both by commercial
relations and family ties. Added to this, the integrity
alai the business qualities which have won for him his
present position in the city, would be • strong mem.
mendation to the constituency:*
On Saturday afternoon Mr. Norfolk's liddrlgn was
issued. He offers himself as "a cotutatent Conserve
tive and Churchman, ready to afford an independent
support to the present Government." Later in the
evening a more lengthy address; in the shape of •
circular, containing Mr. Norfolk s views on some of
the leadin., questions of the day, was distributed from
house to house. Mr. Norfolk was therefore the first
candidate in the field.
On Saturday afternoon, at four o'clock, a meeting of the
Liberal committee. took place at the Bull Hotel, for the
purpose. it was said, of determining who their candidate
should he, it being stated that there were no less than
twelve gentlemen reedy to come forward. It was
....cod during the evening that the result of the
committees deliberations had hem the selection of Ur.
KALIL of Belgravelsivare, London, a gentleman of inde-
pendent means, and who was recommended by Mr. K.
others. ers.ll°dP°Thne dMetenriSamninauetiolnblofori' Captain
theecomittee ilwamYteatr.oa:ced
conveyed to Mr. Rani, and he left London the
same evening by mail train for Dorchester, where be was
met by a carriage and pair from the Bull Hotel, Bridport,
and he arrived at Setif port about half-put four on Sun-
day morning. Many were anxious during the day to
catch a glimpse of the new candidate, and in the evening
Mr. Rani attended Divine service at St. Marys (lurch,
being attended by one of his solicitors (Mr. N. M. Loggin),
Mr. W. Knight, stc.
Oics-ry COULT, Wednesday.- Before Mr. T. Z. P. Lefroy, on Saturday • Mr. Broadhurst was in Bridport, having
Judge. been sent down by the Working Men's Association, but
Wades., v Wstfs.-Mr J. Druitt, Junr.. appeared for the we heard of nothing having been decided on.
plaintiff who clamed Lions Id for plasterer's work done to • For some few da),,, ,Sir Lawrence Palk had been in the
house at Bournemouth-Mr 11. T. Treranlon, of Poole, town. and it WM riarountly rumoured that his visit had
.1d...re1 for the defendant - The cane was referred, both parties something to do with the election, and the following
oats:Ming, to Mr F. Tuck, architect. id Bouniemouth. ph which appeared in the Bridol Daily Poet o,
F...r v. Mothers--This ww the °Me In which the Jo* Mil Kay seemed to throw • little light on the sub'ect :-
granted to the defendant a new trial, the plaintiff baring "The se has resew, to believe that me. At.
obtaineil at the 114.1144 i 4 jury 42% damagat flu:Juries Beird. of jeie. ghwa„.dineeho.o. aoo,ot,law
of sir oer
intik:Lel by a ferocious ilog -31 r Heade, solicitor, s that Law.
',ice P.a., is the accepted Conservative candidate for
the case hail been settled Bridwirt."
iroffiita r. Budded -The plaintiff, for shorn Mr H. W.
carnage '.l and proceeded to Crew/kerne station, for
INekinson, 4.1 Poole appeaniil nought to recover £2B 56 2d,
the "dit was alleged,
utrw;ireLatthtn t67egrenealmil:taalltiltnifotnillt':lloridul&ndereildotrt'ethth:aneret vMtheorlidafhkeYalieinlur7gsorncanoifngddien:lainianteoisyt.
ir
II Tanner, of Wintbonic, was for the defendant, who stated
plaintiff hy the ttttt nth and had good and
to:lN"Td:h":cd:rnit'iihrli:Tineseifillirenl,duhiih.ith.n.lafrdte),:i'mr,:sond"):: ft' months
weeermvipice..,y-, Mr F.
ththeerturi"ewio nodtruwasthl4lein alleged
dhe astleetingment Mr;
an. dßairdit wthaseresUbsebut-
's ..evuple.t some than, but It poseessed little general interest. gamut. said Mr. Baird had declined the' contest. blean.
judgment for the defendant. Norfolkjee,hiteret.
ttttmem haat
wissutheolm an„mothderthderctutlauerettadendressimetLyo
tiume
plaintiff is a licensed victualler of the working men of Bridpurt," giving his views OD many
onnrneesouth, and he ehomial £2 26 I for refnehment and
cigars supplied to the defendant. for whom Mr Trecanion arose, Whim is Kr. Norfolk coming? About twelve o'clock on
appvuel. The defendant had leen for some time a Good Monday Mr. italli's address, which will be found in another
Templar and the hoer, Se., was supplied wren or eight years colorant was issued. During the morning also air. nal
since -I he defendant pleaded that be was not indebted, and drove through the town in an open carriage, and was
pronto . also that Ito cLan, *utmost by M074,0:1'6 Act -Judgment keenly observed. He is of rather slender build, apparently
prolita f Plan,. Was ;lien for the defendant. about 35 years of age, and has • very pleasant genial
come to him, and on.. I ' fins v. A,wsfio,n 5,4 Palo• - Mr appeared bribe countenance. About this time also it was stated that Sir
ace nintant to go through tile oaf Nag Igt Dann, jun., fat the del t.-The plaint! Charles Whetham had definitely determined to contest
The defendant said he brought Mr. Basic.. mine of certain meat tad been ejoier the Borough, and that his address to the electors
allowing for the stock in bond. He widied the . '•whoent stun of gl ill would appear in the London Times. At two o'clock
stock sold right out. Mr Howard said here were Mfg am therefore, on the arrival of the dailies, the columns
Qies.:-.tlig a the Times 'Were •Ilkionsly suanned, and on the top of
reotirowatlni:..T.
..laentswwhoerewen
and the best thing VOW for them, to esra:lgc for
t P.M inwhru rty which the dogs in.- "*. 44416 Us CsainUili of Lie 12th page Whll the addrma which.
t:rhet.rewuereussntioliciafetnfoerrawaliudag-thea Froi".";lltpremusel by thne
penou to go Mtn the anu. DOI -nother 0011111:111.-During Monday afternoon
respectable n ' -Owe bill that notwithstand-
hem. The Judge said the Court hod no i
I air Norfolk issued tn., whatum
had
This was for an unliquidakd "Inn.% hat n" nrc"nnt4.'Cul9 Court. announcemrnt that oo-
it4rceil on. Mr. Iloward saggested that the parties sfio.g tug ,ivitaton of the Local Consei7stives.to stand
BILMPORT.
pte judgment tor 56 tu sililition to c Pak°
agree on uoine one to nay ulna was due. After the
acCeP-ted the Norfolk) should contest .!'."` 'wet
w arc informed. this wl,l lone. :Mil lik. wss agr,
I • 'C110.4 -Our Artillery volunteers
e oetter NAN, . • b, at the T on for the borough. it-o to the poll. Such was
as the amount due to Mr. Bolter, leaving a
! Capt. and Adjutant ate
n of his incelthil and, under any' u. to press on
an own eoe.ti""- • a claim for }natty evening, it being the., eceatrerai &now.. the state of aMei, two ce,hee C
Francis Law v. (knew Grero-This Mr.ww pun.
visit. Thera
ware
aPPurwbalance of
rice of
""1"0 gee4e.—v"un* II to Mr. Ilaywanl. and 16 rank and file The were Put ai,reaf lathe and
intend having down • cank
present major . u_haa„ a
rotsoor'e AlapyPe:lnges, that Lone
1 atm said he sold 16 geese, weighing 11s- h y and carbine drill, and • •egsd them- Good Templar, a Barri
at Md. Ili for plairtilf. They were sent;
but
Mr.
through
mluPratiefaction of the Adjutant.
Greenreen.now said they ought to have bean sent alive. The selves to the

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