The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1861-01-22 00:00:00

Presented to
TIIE 3RD I) 0 R E T
VOLUNTEER RIFLE CORPS,
by the Ladies

or Dom(•nenTen
And the Neighbourhood.-1861.

COUNTY PETTY SESSIONS.

SHIREHALL, Dorchester, Saturday, Jan. 19. —(Before
D. Williams, K.+, and Colonel-General Mitchel.
STRALING SritAW. Ford, labourer, was
brought up on remand, charged with stealing
weight 44 str.iw, the property of Mr. Laver, butcher. of
Wry ..... from his farm at East rhicketcll.--Mr.
Laver said that lie hail lost • large quantity of hay 111111
straw at different times. and he told Sergeant Ditch of
the circumstance. Ile knew nothing of this case, hut
wished to re id the prisoner to the limn of the
t'sn.rt, as he hail worked for him some few weeks and
lie hail never haled anything against hint before.
Sergeant Flitch said that on B.iturday uiglit last, about
sia o'clock, he was in a field adjoining that where Mr.
Laver'm ricks were, and met the prisoner with the
bundle of straw on his back. The straw consisted of
thatch which had bees taken off one of the ricks.
As soon us ',limner saw him he threw down the
bundle. lie asked him what he had done it for, awl
primmer said lie did not know—that Mr. Layer hail
given lan leave to kilo, two or three bundles. Wit-
uess was eatistied by prisoner's conduct that such was
not tlw case, and he took lan into custody, and pri•
soner theu said In. took the straw for Mrs. North-
°, yes pigs. Mrs. N..rtilOVer WS, a becrahoickeeper in
that neiglisiallia.t, and the primmer, who was a single
mon, had In-en lodizing tlivre some time. Mr. Wit-
Imo. said the Bench were unwilling to convict in such
mese, especially upon the strong recommendation of
Mr. Diver, but it was a noturiutta fact that robberies at
Chickerell were continually occurring. Anil the pro.
Nay of the fanners eav never vide.—tionteueed to one
uncith's herd labour.

Dourlirwritla PITCHED CoRN MARKET, Saturday,
January leth.—There was a large attendance at
our market to-day, which perinea to colloid of
rather mere sellers than buyers, and gelatin' have we
seen so many samples on offer. The trade generally
was dull, although a peel loan tit y (dialoged lianas.
Wheat nyarly maintained late rates. Barley was
the tern cheaper, and perhaps owing to the veiy
large supply we have to 90ute the general runs one
shillMg lower, and inferior qualities a still further WEYMOUTH.
decline. Ilie Oat trade was dm Beans, Peas, and
other grain unaltered. SKARONADLE LititliALlTY.—Last week Mrs. L.
M resits. BAltalt AND &WM'S NIONTULV S Fort distributed a quantity of coals to poor families
ALL
This sate went off much as usual ; that is to say, living on the Weyuintith side of the water. The
well ; and we should imagine that both buyers and aosior left the names of the ngipienta to be selected
sellers must benelit by this fortnightly gathering. by the Rev. Dr. Cottle.
Beef- a gond supply atia nearly all aisiewea of at Ira-rt•er.. --The lecture at the Literary and
reintineratiye rates. Sheep —a large needier, and Scientific Institution last Wednesday Evening was
tolerably good sale. Fat calves were in request at delivered by Mr. Rowland Brown, on "The Poetry
about 7d. per lb. There was also a few lof the Bible." The lecturer in introducing his
calves, fir which there was about the usual demand. subject mole some interesting remarks on poetry.
Juaging from the small quantity -of stock einiola, as showing that the poetry of the Bible was altogether
we imagine that the proceeds of the day were of a superior kind, while human poetry was made
goal. for effect ; sometimes to gild, disguise, or corrupt.
'fur. i. %TR Mn. CHl',,,.—The remains of this un- The poetry 'of the I;ilde was reatarkable for its
fortunate man, whom; melancholy death we reported sublimity. simplicity, and power ; and was always
in log ey, k's Eyre.., were internal in the grave- I employed to convey important truths. wholesome
yard at Fordington Church, on Friday afternoon. warnings, and strong appeals to the intellect and
He was followed to the grave by nearly all the the enescience. In if of his remarks, Mr.
workmen employed at Mr. Galpin's foundry, who I Beown gave, with ceitsiaemble power. David's
wished to testify the respect in which ho was held Lament for Absalom and utter passages ; altogether
by them. creating an intereet in the subject much beyond the
WoitaiNu NI reti INKTITISTIL —A public reading, expectation of the audience, who testified their
in co agion with this Institute, was given at the satisfaction with frequent patients.
readieg room, on Thursday evening last, by Mr. The Lord clime:olor less presented the Rev.
H. Eawards, who took for his subject sonic portions (lenient Han 11111 l nd Gosset, MA.. of Trinity College,
of "The l'icwick Papers." The reader luuelltsl Cambridge, formerly curate of St. Luke's Church,
his subject in a clever manner, and several times his Jersey, to the Rectory of Langton Herring, Dorset.
hewers were nearly convulse,' with laughter. The shire•
nest reader, we believe, will be Mr. Re:tiara Dennis, FoROTRY.— Forestry continues to make rapid
who will read a portion of one of Shakespeare etrelee in this town, new members being initiatea
much .atl mired lat Aimee, ewery meeting at each or the courts. Mr.
TESII•Vite see I.r.crcar.—An exceedingly ante. Brooks. M.P.. has sent e 5 ass donation to the Geo.
resting lecture was delivered at the Toweloall on 111. Court, held at the Albert Inn.
Friday ex .ming last, on "Thin History and M‘stery Onto FELLOWSIIIP. -We Understand that a second
of Gin, Ruin, Brandy," &c., by Mr. T. A. smith, 011,1 Fellows lodge will be shortly opened at Way.
of I,onann, lecturer of chemistry and physiology. mouth.
The chair Was taken by Mr. Leister, .if Porthoud, AceinExT.—On Wednesday lost, a lad about II or
and the attemlanee was tolendoly numerotts. 12 years of age. named Daniel Deane, almost
WATEitwomts.—The engine and puuips at the miraculous", tamped drowning. During angler
waterwerks are in eleellent c 1111 l lition mid perform Ilene he went Orr the Nettie, where are several deep
their work well, but the leakage is still as great as Pits, filled with water, which for some purpose or
it was some months ago, oo that there 'wenn' now to other have been dug by the engineer*. The water
be no chance of it', stopping of its owe accord, as being frozen over, he placet one of his feat on the
was predicted by some parties mime time since. ice to see if it woula support Idea, when he treks
This is greatly to be regretted, as it is a great and through ana went in up to his bread. Seeing the
unprolitalole tax upon the ratepayers. ground was somewhat lower, a little to his left, lie
WeeLEY AN MIsMONS. (Sum 8 lay last, two
aecnims in behalf of the Wesle)an Nlissoinary when he went into the water up to his chin, and he
Society, were preached at the Weakyan Chapel, ininiediately scramble,' tank as well an lie could,
Dorchester, by the they. James Stott. Ilin annual and by all extraordinary effort succeeded in getting
Mireionary Meeting is a 11111 l uncial to take place on out. It Was fortunate he kept close to the side of
Wednesday evening, the pit, for had he 'derma hack a foot or two, into
OctiMiTrrD Ti' D.OictlEsrtai Gant.-- Hord Labour : the Middle of the hoe, the eater would have been
--Remy Pollardolight po,cloing at Lillinatou, 1 eslen• above his head • and no one being near, lie must
dar nvo.Lit ; ritsalped Lon nor, vagrancy at Dorciw.tvr, inevitably have Iseen drowned.
1 caleml-4 mouth ; Silas Hula, isnabeitsviour in Stoat- Sour To TIM POOR. —Now that milder weather
Insiony Union, 21 days ; Dinah nralics,. lki•lwhavioUr has set in, the Soup Committee are delivering soup
at Idattiltor,l, I calenaar month; William Yearloury. to the pour, ;rum their kitchen, in St. Mary's-street.
damaging door at Sherburne, 1 ealeteimr month ;
Willi:goo Ferd, 'teeth's straw at West Chicken:ll, I
weeds!. month. -- lopri.eatenerit : Benjamin Leg,
amok at Daelteeter, 7 slay," ; J Valle Joyce. haetanly at
Sliillzugsteee, 3 caleuilar this. Assizes : Devid
Lane, stealing meat at Beamineter.