The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1880-03-16 00:00:00

Ittile the test? It I.; it is home politics in.trai of WIRING FOR THE TELEGRAM.
foreign messing and muddling. , •ear me. lam excited. Many of your readers, Mr. Editor, in thin locality,
Your %fr. George Burt, ex-Sheriff, is on the coin- will remember that a leviathan Inn was cant up by
mittee • f the street Ae,ident S,kiety, and by his the waves on the Burton Itradstock beach after a
advice it h.l been determined t,. a.;itate for a I,w OA violent 1401111 in the commencement of 1876. The
drive's shall sit where they cin see On both ellle4 of subjoined epic came into my ti.eniession recently, and I
them, thus preventing the dangerous Jr* ice both to leave to your readers the judgment of its merits. If
themselves and Ile, of drivers riding on the that 1.0. the author is a native of Burton (and I think he is), I
Sir Charles Whetham is ac tmilly hug caricatured cannot help thinking he is hiding his light under •
on the" (sank." A company of coaxial have him t ) bushel, and wasting his sweetness on the Burton
the life. The Bridport boy ass becomv notorious. breezes. It would be unfair to epitomise the poem, 80
Well, that is next to being celebrated. We cannot I wire you a 'fair copy" from the original—
hare it all our own way. Forgive my longssilence. I ,
had nothing to sly. to BM. I _ _

THE WHALE OF BURTON DRADSTOCK.
One cold day in the rise of "Seventy-six,"
The good people of Burton felt much in a fir;
Fur down on the shore just after iigale,
Stretched out at full length was • monstrous whale.
'onjectures were rife on the cause of his death :
But certain it is he had parted with breath.
And was now cast ashore by the force of the wave,
And the people of Burton must find him a grave.
This was speedily dug far from the sea,
But the folk with the carcase by no means made free,
11 10 windward one stood 'twould be all very well,
But totter side of the fish there was something to smell.
Some said he had swallowed the Vanguard at sea,
That the choking which followed had surely killed he;
But as each tried in vain this query to solve.
One fancied the eye of the whale did revolve.
The word quickly went round," Prepare for a run,"
" The monster's not (lead ! Ills work is not done,"
When to ! from his throat Came a man with a bell,
And under his arm was the Suez Canal.
Much wonderment now prevailed in the throng,
They fancied somehow that the man had gone wrong:
But he opened his mouth and unto them told
The story of how the canal had been soil :
Had been purchased by England, as !nostril them knew,
'en entrusted to him,—the Coat, de is Al kiss,
,tuld although of the fact he hoped they'd not boast,
lied been ordered to land on the Dorsetshire coast.
So the mon(der was buried away under the ground,
Aed the people forget not the prize they had found,
IThe poor fish was forgotteo—placed under the ban,
But the Coal, de is Cc= was revered as a man.

6rti D.R.V. A full dress oarade wan held at the
C.,rn Exchange to meet the Anima, but being away
nu lea., he dvl not attend. There were present Lieut.
T. I). II I:aultos, in c mmand; Quartermaster-Sergt.
Budien, Bagle.Nlojor Mackenzle,Serg.-auts %Voter fall,
RApdaii, aid l Bryant, 1 bugler, and 33
rank-111.1.61e, total, 46. The compani was execcied
for abut a., hour by the Commanding-Officer, after
which the men were diatuissed.
Valcur.—A meeting of the Wituborne Cricket
Club has been hell, and the whole of last year's officer%
with the exception of Masan,. Jeuvey and Jebbett,
were re-elected, Messrs. Johns end Wallingford
being elected in the place of the above. It was
decided to increase the ste‘seription from 7r. 61. to
10a. A large number ..f cliallcogeo were sent out, and
if the weather proves at all favourable we may expect
to have some good cricket from the club.
Pours COURT. Monday.—Defore Lieut-Gesseral Sir E.
11. °Toothed. KA; 13.
Fred Oilliwilsam was brought up charged with attempt-
ing t ,nsuot an unnatural offence at Horton, on the sth
inst.—The e fidence ia .jute unlit for puidi,tion.—The
p: wow' wan commilt_ d for trial at the next Session-.
BLANDFORD.
lloPorou Pours. Tuaelay.—B,fore the Map r ft 11.
E stet the ex• Never (C. Pond. E
Waller town, Wittiest Patellar, and James Frampton,
three lath: ,ous of the Wen, Red respectively 11, 10, and
seven yea", owe itiouMoll. d I•.r stealing a roan hound
hymn-book. value in , the Moiety tf of William Strange.
coiner, of Okeford Vitamin... on the previous Wedneadey,
at Bliandford. —The evidence tdr the proaecu'or end Sip?.
Moore show, 4 tcat the defendants took the book from the
boot of the carr.et'e van whilst it wes standing In The
PloCki outTdde the Portman Arnie lon on the prer.ous
Wednsedav, and that they gave the book to Frampton's
Nmeher of the ciefenienta (who all admitted their
guilt) have been to school lately, and the magistrate's
----,..tanded the moth' rs for their negiset.inform-
.. .

At this season of electoral activity, an item of
peculiar interest concerning what may probably be
done with a portion of the late Mr. Mitchell's
immense fortune, will possess some interest to many
who stedfastly supported that respected gentleman
during the lengthened term of his representing the
borough in Parliament. It appears that after a deal
of squabbling over the bequest of 040,000, which Mr.
Mitchell left to Her Majesty's Board of Works., some
ingenious individual has hit upon another channel
into which to divert a portion of the money. Ddi-
beration having taken place as to the purposes to
which the testator intended the money to be applied,
it has I hear, been decided to invite the London
School Board to make suggestions to the trustees,
with a view of ascertaining the possibility or otherwise,
of applying some of Mr. Mitchell's fortune to the
purposes of education. Such appropriation will not
affect the rates, but will simply supply additional
advantages to the schools which are under the
Board.

tax them tut they considered they were more to blame
than their cbildreo.—The bore were released on their
panels' recoen.moces to come up to receive sentence if
esUed epee to do/13.

return again a similar majority, which will da its best I 'THE LIBERAL MANIFESTO
to secure to them the like for six years more. But let Takes the form of an address from Lord H
no individual voter who supports at the election a to the electors of North-East Lancashire. =-
member of that majority conceal from himself the fact ship meets the issues raised by the Premier in his letter
that he is taking on himself both what has been (lone to the Duke of Marlborough. He knows of no party
already and what may be done by the same agency which challenges the expediency of the Imperial
hereafter, character of the realm, or has attempted to enfeeble
our colonies by a policy of decomposition, and points
to the principles of self-govenunent which Liberal
statesmen have sought to instil into the colonies
as having made them more loyal to the Throne
and more attached to the mother country. He charges
Lord Beaconsfield with describing the Irish Home
Rule agitation in exaggerated language; and declares
that having hitherto opposed the demand for Home
Rule he shall continue to oppose it. Having referred
to the support given by the Opposition to the Irish
Education Bills, Lord Hartington enters upon a search-
ing criticism of the foreign and colonial policy of the
Government, charging the Ministry with having
claimed the ascendancy of England in circulars and
surrendered it in secret conventions. The Anglo-
Turkish Convention is a dead letter, the Greek
question is still unsettled, and in return for the
Immense responsibilities we have undertaken in
Asia Minor only the Island of Cyprus remains. In
Africa, Ministers drifted into a war which they did
not sanction, and which brought no honour. In
Afghanistan they have destroyed a nation, and
Imposed immense, though 111 yet undefined, burthens
upon the financial resources of India. The domestic
consequence of a foreign policy at once restless and
undecided are seen in the paralysis of legislation and
in financial confusion. His lordship my', in conclu-
sion :—" The Liberal party can offer no special favour
to any class or any interest. They can only undertake
that while upholding the power of the Empire, secur-
ing the safety of eur own country, and maintaining its
possessions, they will engage in no policy of disturb-
ance or of uncalled-for annexation. Such a policy will
in our opinion best promote the true greatness and the
prosperity of the whole country, and thus secure the
welfare of every section of the community."

Srertso Fraz TO Fonar..—FrasteisCosaor, • tramp, and
native of Ireland, was brought up in custody charged with
setting fire to • quantity of growing furze at Cripplestyle,
Cranborne.—lssac Hibberd, •carpenter and wheelwright,
living at Cripplestyle, Meted he was at plough in • field
on the 4th Much, sad about eleven o'clock he isotioed a
fire rise out of a furze fence belonging to Yr. Nicklea,
about 150 yards from where he was; he at once tied on
the horses and went to theft,. and saw • wan walk down
the highway towards Daggons ; he did not take any notice
of him, but with the help of smother man the fire was put
out: it took twenty minutes before nomad be ex t laguished.
The witness then went bath to his plough, and in about
tudf an-hour afterwards he saw another smoke about •
quarter of • mile. He again left his hones and went up
to the fence and looked over and saws lire In the Common,
and saw the prisoner walking away fromthe fire. He went
up to the lire and in about two or three minutes, put it out,
and than went after prisoner who had walked nosy, hut
had not gone out of witness's sight Upon asking the
prisoner what he did it for, the prisoner said he thought
he was not doing any harm. The witness then took him
to Cranborne and hooded him over to the police, who
upon searching him found • box of matches. Upon visit-
ing the spot where the fire took plan P.S. Stillman found
that the first fire had burned about twin:Wl-six yards of
furse.—The prisoner was committed fog trial et the next
Anises.
DTMIIGLTCIOUNI Jujum •••CAVTIOII I—These effective
and agreeable confections are sold by most chemists. By
others, however, attempts are often made at subditution,
we therefore deem it necessary to caution the public that
they can only be obtained inboxes, id. and Is. • labelled
Jaen Errs I Co., Homeopathic Chemists, 4/1, Thread-
needle-street, and 170, Picsdilly, London,
WARNING! RECEITT'S PARIS ELUL •-•• The marked
superiority of this laundry blue over all others, and the
quick appreciation of its merits by the public, have been
attended by the usual results, vis., a flood of imitations;
the merit of the latter mainly consists ia the ingenuity
exerted, not simply in imitating the square shape, but
making the general appearance of the wrappers resemble
that of the genuine article. The manufacturers beg
therefore to caution all buyers to see " Reckitt's Paris
Blue" on each packet
FOR RUPTURES USK A.LLGOCK'S POROUS Pumas, far
superior to the torturing tram In chillblains their use
gives relief at once; and, ass strengthening plaster, they
have no equal. As many spurious imitations of them
plasters are being offered for sale, the public are strongly
cautioned against buying, unless the words Thos.
Attack di Co. Porous Mann" is on the stamp of each
plaster. Sold by all dealers in medicine, by the single
plaster or by the yard.
Ystomite DISCOTILRY roz rita HAIR.II_yOIII hair is
turning grey or white, or falling off, use "Me Mexican
Hair Renewer," for it will poritively resters is every seas
Grey or Waite Lair to its original colour, without leaving
he disagreeable smell of most 'Restorers," It makes
he hair charmingly beautiful, as well as promoting the
' growth of the hair on bald spots, where the glands are not
decayed. Ask your Chemist for "Tog MRXICAN HAIR
RINEWER." prepared by HENRY C. GALLUP, 493, Oxford-
' street London, and sold by Chemists and Perfumers every-
where at as. 6d., per bottle.
Tar TOUR WEIMIT 1--ilydroieine (Hydrated Oil) has
proved of the highest value as a food in consumption and
all wasting diseases, invariably producing inerease in flesh
and weight. This preparation of Hydrated Cod Liver Oil
is tonic, digestive, and ten times more nourishing, as well
as far more pleasant to taste, than plain cod fiver oil
Hydroleine will nourish and produce increase of weight in
those cams where oils or fat, not so treated. are difficult or
Impossible to digest AU tendency to emaciation and loss
of weight is arrested by the use of Rydrolaine. Of all
chemists, to. fid —Address, " Hydroleine Company," 493,
Oxford Street. London. Pamphlet free.
THROAT APFECTIONS AND ROARSENIESS.—AII suffering
from irritation of the throat and hoarseness will be
agree-
ably surprised at the almost immediate relief Mr by
the use of "Brown's Bronchial Troches." Theme !among
"lozenges" are now sold by most respectable chemists in
this country at Is. lid. per box. People troubled with •
"hacking cough," a slight cold," or bronchial affections,
cannot try them too soon, as similar troubles, if allowed
to progress, result in various Pulmonary and Asthmatic
affections. See that the words "Brown's Bronshiel
Troches" are on the Government Stamp around each box.
—Manufactured by JOHN L Bitowx and Soss, Boston,
United States. Depot, 493, Oxford-street, London
HOLLOWLY'S PlLLS.—Notbin4 preserves the health so
well as an occasional alterative in changes of weather, or
when the nerves are unstrung. Then pills act admirably
on the stomach, liver, and kidneys, and so thoroughly
purify the blood, List they are the most efficient remedy
in warding off derangements of the stomach), fever,
diarrhoea, dysentery, and other maladies, and giving tons
and energy to debilitated constitutions. AU who have the
natural and laudable desire of maintiining their own and
their family's health, cannot do better thou trust to
Holloway's pills, which cool, regulate, and strengthen.
These purifying pills are suitable for all ages, seasons,
climates, and constitutions, when all other means fail,
and are the female's best friend.
FLORILINS I—FOR THETRITH AND BRRATN .—A few drops
of the lizuid " Floriline" sprinkled on a wet toothbrush pro-
duce • pleasant lather, which thoroughly cleanses the teeth
from all parasites or impurities, hardens the gums, prevent'
tartar, stops decay, gives to the teeth • pucutiar whiteness,
and a delightful fragrance to the breath. It remoros all
unpleasant odour arising from dersyc I. teeth or tobacco
smoke. "The Fiagroat Floriline." leing c mewed in part
of honey sad sweet herbs, Is d +Helms ti the taste and the
greatest toilet discov.ry of thu ego. Pilo* 2, 64. of all
Chemist and psrfumen Prep ir-d Iy litear C. GALLUP,
493, Oxford street London.
AGMS TO MOTHERS I—Are you brokm in your rest by
a sick child suffering with the paid of cutting teethlGo at
once to a chemist and get a bottle of Ilan WINSLOW'S
SOOTHING STRUP. It will relieve the poor sufferer immedi-
ately. It is perfectly harmless ant pleasant to taste, it
produces natural quiet sleep, by relieving the child from
pan, and the little cherub awakes "a. bright ass button."
It so .tlies the child, softens the gums, allays all pate,
rrlieres wind, regulates the li.raut,, and is the h.st known
remedy fur dysentery and disyrh,c 4 whether arising from
teething or other causes. Mrs. Wiest° e's Soothing.
Syrup is old by Medicine duelers evrrywl ere at 1.. lid
Per bottle. Manufactured in Now York, and at 44
Oxford-street, London
FITIL—ETILIPTIO PITS OR PALLING
A certain method of care has been discovered for this
distreesiug complaint by a physician, who is desirous
that all stiff may benefit from this providential
discovery; it is never known to fall, and will cure the
most hopeless case after all other means have been
tried. Full particulars will be sent by poet to any
person free of charge.—Address WlLLtame, 10,
Oxford-terrace, Hyde Park, London.