The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1861-12-24 00:00:00

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Tile.proceetlioge were thew brought to • el,4e.

(Dnorlitii%Coliria—e %0-ililluSuuten'2ralaymnweteinkiltiebetit3mr'ithi-tirrk.t.
and !mauled by their band, marched to Ad Saints'
Church, which was tilled to overflowin4
on the occasion. Divine service was performed by
the ilev. J. P. F. Davidson, curate, awl aftereards
a very excellent and &myelin:lre berincia was
preached by the same gentleman, oho took for his
text the 22m1 verse of the :Stith chapter of Jeremiah
--" A sound of battle is hearil in the lanil.”—ln the
course of his remarks (which for want of apace was
mnitted last week), the rev. gentleman said that
Christians, th"ugh not of the world, had to live in
the world. There were two principles wet with in
this world. one good and the other evil, and *bile
good was being continually assoileil, it was the duty
of Christians to support it. The Church looked for-
ward to the tine when light, jtedice. anil peace
should prevail. but until rigid and justice del pre-
veil, there could unit be peace. It bail been qlues•
t I whethi r it waa lawful for a Christian man to
bear arms, and to this lic would reply that nowhere
imm Ibily Scripture was the calling of a soldier for-
bidden, or even disapproved if. Indeed, many cases
might be brought furoanl to show that in a just
cause it was lawful, and even the duty of a Chris-
tian, to wield the sword. There was one who was
accounted by God as a just man, whim gave much
alms to the people, and prayed to God always, and
he was favoured to be the first-fruits ut the Church
in the Gentile world —the Ceuturitin of the baud
=Heil the Italian laud ; and our blessed Lord when
asked by the soldier,—" What shall we do," did
nut say that to become his disciples they mud give
up their profeasion, but said " Do no injustice to
any man ;" thereby showing that the calling of a
soldier wenn.' siontiery to His they.), lint that it
' must be exercited in • just and lawful manner; and
we found that soldiers were many of them engaged
when our blessed Saviour was crucified. Bet though
there was the cruel soldier who pierced hni side, and
the hardened soldier who reviled him, there were
thou oho when theysaw he was already dead, fur-
-1 bare to break his legs, and of °tie WO read who in
1 that awful moment, when the Lord of Life and
Glory ceased to live, cried out, "Truly this was
I the Son of God." Holy Scripture had also drawn
some striking similitudes from the various parts of
the soldier's attire, to show forth the Christian
I duties, and the only way they could Ise pet-homed—
! The helmet of salvation, the sword of the Spirit, the
breastpin/e of righteimsness, the shield of faith ; and
when speaking of the contlict in which the Christian
; was engaged, we were exhorted "To tight the good
tight of faith ;" and our Church when first receiviug
r her members in the baptismal service bids them "lie
good soldiers of the Lord Jeans Christ, and tight
manfully under his banner against the world, the
, flesh, Alld the devil." NOW from these and many
I other passages of Scripture he fully believed that the
profession of • soldier was not coetrary to the princi-
I pies of She Christian religion, and that it was only
t by fighting against injustice and wrong that a Chris-
tian could rightly fulfil his duty. He (the preacher)
had chosen this subject at the present time, because
though there we. not actual war, there was the
' rumour of war iii the land ; there was the feeling of
anxiety, the ominous calm of a brave people, who
expecting the evil day was at hand, were preparing
for it. What then was the duty of the Christian
soldier under these circumstances? To this, in con-
clusion, lie invited their calm condileration„ and he
especially &dill-mac,' his remarks to those who,asseun
; bled in that sacred place as men prepared to defend
; their Queen and country, hail done honour to them-
; selves, and hail 'milted the esteem and good wishes
I of all who desired the welfare of their native hind.—
In the that place he would say that it was their
especial duty at the present time to Ming into sub-
jection any undue feeling, or desire fur war. Hot to
covet or long lor military gliiiy and honour. War
was one of the most awful scourges which time Al-
, 'Moldy used for the punishment of nations for
their sin ; and though it was jerked), right to
I repel their fora, or maintain their nation e honour
when entailed, their minds ought not to dwell so much
upon the dories as upon the miseries of war, and
by such contemplali 111 l their minds would be kept
from desiring or longing for it. Seconilly.• —They
should cultivate habits of self denial; subduing
I their safe ill, and everything that would uufit
them to be faithful and good soldier,; for one of
the chief benefits to be derived from • training to
I arms, was the habit of obedience to command,
I and a renunciation of their own will and opinion,
I which it engendered. The habita thus encouraged
I would also greatly assist them as soldiers of the
cross, and more fully prepare them to light
against their spiritual enemies. The third and
last rellection was% that the soldier should alwave
be prepared for 'bath. Death viaiteil linu in its
moat awful forms —suddenly ! in the battle held—
without any liter nuns herald of its coming, with
many dying around him away from home, from
friends, and often from his country. How must
need then hail they to he prepared. And now
that the dread rutneur of battle was ringing in
our ears, how it behoved Ue to be daily andliourly
prepared Mr every change, and especially prepared
for death. The Christian soldier ought to live in a
calm assurance that he is prepared for death. This
feiding would tend to foster in his mind those holy
principles of trust in God, and looking forward to
the heavenly inheritance of the units, that when-
ever death came, whether in the talus time of
peace or iii the battle-field, he would be ready to
meet his Lord as a good and faithful soldier.— At the
couclusion of the service the volunteers marched
due n Soutleatreet, under the command of Captain
iiindereley, to the South-walk, when the band
played the National Anthem, and they were dis-
missed.

BIWA DW A T.- -Mennen,. Fear tvivi re. he
village of Broadway was lately the scene of great
rejoicing, in ounse(luence of the marriage of the
Hey. 1.. tidier, (for nearly b years curate of Bin- I
comb.: anti Broadway,) to Miss Dade, only child
of the late tier. T. Dade, the previous rector. Mr.
Fisher, during his roadence here, has June all in his
power in promoting the moral elevation of the
people. Ilia liberality to the poor, the zeal with
which he hail discharged his ministerial duties, and
his uriranity and kindnem to all, have won fur him
the esteem of the parishioners. Nor is the lady of
his, choice less beloved by them. The ()evasion of
the marriage wen ))))) ies and Mr. Fishers resignation
of the curacy, afforded the parishioners an oppor-
tunity of showing their appreciation of his very
valuable services, and 011 Wednesday morning
Major Steward and Mr. Gale, of Nottington,
waited on the rev. gt ntleman, and in the name and
on behalf of 110 sutmeribers presented hint with •
massive silver inkstand, value £l7, in testimony of
their esteem. Mr. Fisher, in reply to the deputation,
expressed his thanks tu the subscribers in the fol-
ios ing terms :—" It is with feelings of mingled
humility and gratitude that I receive from you the
munificent token of your esteem of my past nand,-
terial services, in the parishes of Broadway and
Bincombe. The value of this gift is greatly
enhanced, in my estimation, by the large number of
all clones of my parishioners, among all I have
lately ministered, that have so kindly subscribed to
this testimonial. I beg to express to them, through
you, gentlemen, my reuse of their kindness. The
years I have spent among you have been years of
much happintss, and I need not say bow greatly
that happ h itiesi ms been increased by the ready co-
operation that 1 have ever received from you and
others in my endeavours to promote the patent
and future gond of my dock. In sainclusihn. I have
ouly to say that, that the riches of Christ's grace
may ever attend both you anti your new pastor,
will be lily fervent prayer."—On the following day
the marriage ceremony took place. The bride elect
arrived at Bruadaay, with her immediate frieumla
from her late residence, 2 Gordon-place, Weymouth,
Pi • carriage drawn by a pair .1 greys, and another '
carriage and pair with other friends arrived (rum
Nottnigton. They were wet at Broadway church Imy
the bridegroom elect and his friends, and the nuptial
ceremony was proceeded with, the Rev. 0. Fisher.
rector of Eluistead, &sex, formerly curate of All
Saints, Dorchester, and brother of the bridegroom,
officiating. Among the company present were W.
Worship, Esq., Great-Yarmouth; the Ven.
Archdeacon Buckle; Major E. Steward, Major IL
steumd, &c., Lc. The bridesmaids were Miss
Steward and Miss Gale, of Nottington. 'the bride
was attired in an elegant lavender moire antique
area., a white creprlisse shawl, bound with white
silk, a white chip bonnet with a maralmut feather,
and a Hoodoo lace veil. Miss Steward wore& small-
potl2rnell green and white silk divas, Paisley shawl,
and green silk bonnet. and MIIO Gale a light client
silk dress, white opera cloak, and white fancy straw
bonuet trimmed with white. The church was tilled
with villagers, old and young, all of whom seemed
to take great interest in the proceedings. At the
close of the ceremony Miss Gale prevented the bride-
crmson a ith a handsome (lent servict , a Mich Mut
mmeen simbecriishl Imi I.> the nummimms 1.1 tilt. Chllrell
choir, as a token of giatitudo for tie es. rtions lie
Inni employ mi in pru tong heir kn leo:A in the
scieuce of ..... fly. anti mmi a -ekimmg their welter,
generally. On it, I..iti•ing chinch. On
bells I.umircmi : nh a iii. 'Tv issel. and toe us,y,pur
drowcaf t.. W. yiin•ii. la. anii•lat the 1.1 nights ni h,,.e
who hail with interret watched the proceetitioppe
An elee.itio &Vernier was pal taken of hy the lathe
and I.r..legnann. cud their Mena*, .mt the foe men
residence of the Wide, alter a hint, the happy pair
took their mlei enure for Ventommr. Isle of Wight.
m' here "C immierstand it is heir immtentimmn Itl WIIII
elm hioiie insmim. By time iiiii licence mml tile Ime imle-
groom e. .i s eider.), priomii in the villages ot Bmim•
coin, e. Broa.l way, end way. were preseuted aitli
Mem 2 or 3 ilia ol meat. • ham: time children of toe
National Schools and other young people were
regaled with a plentiful supply of WA and cake in the
school room. Several pieces of music were
excellent!v sung, awl the life and drum band
'muscled the s illage, pla)ing in their best style. All
appecund haphatneet and gait', and bee use wok

seemed to pervade both old and young—long life and
happin,se to the newly intrried pair.
W EY MOUTH. Bo [mix it PETTY Staalo:43. Toes-
day.--110fore It. Bower and J. Ayling, Eers.
.larnes Carter. Weller, was charged with leaving a
I.or:ic awl cart an ininece,-sary lenAth of time in the
strect. It will he r,..immiliered that the de-
fenilant had been tined Li on the previous Tuesday
for • eimiiar °Ghee. Oa this o.:casion P.c. English
aid the defendant allowed the loose and cart to re-
main an hour after be was resinestiol to!remove them.—
Fined xl awl (.o%ta I:eorgo Forsey. cabdriver, Was
chareeil lot William Taylor with disorderly conduct.
—Mr. 'lowa:A appeared for the defendant-0"m.
plainant said he we* on the stand peal the railroad
on Friday. when defendant abused liiii. callA hum
a rogue, and accused him of robbing Mr. hardy.
Ile also pushed him. used language caleulated to
create • hreach of the peace, and threatened to 'hoot
him.— Wiiliain Knight said he was present on the
occasion. and he heard the defendant call the plain-
tiff all sorts of names but that of a gentleman, and
said be had robbed Mr. Hardy out ot many a pound.
r. lkward replied for the defendant, and the
Bench distmasl the ease, and told complainant be
might take out a amain ttttt s for assault Übe chose.
Hannah Dutionett. a ilitsolute character, remanded
from the previous Saturday, was coininitteil for 14
days' hard labour, fir stealing a sheet, value 2s. the
property of Charles Voodlani, at who'', II"ala she had
previously lodged.— On Monday, Alfred Slade,
charged with drunkenneas. and being in the
possession' of an unlawful weapon, was tined Cos.,
and the "life preserver" ordered to be forfeited.
PoLICII COUItT..—Ott Wednesday, before J.
N., Henry Lake, labourer, was ehargal
with stealing. otherwise with obtaining under false
pretences, the sum of 2s. tkl. from Mary Ann
Russell. with intent to defraud. It appeared that
Prisoner went into the shop of Edwin Henry
Itu-sell, a small grocer, in Highodreet, and asked
Mrs. Remelt if she amid give him change for halts
-
crown. She said shecould, and laid EL 3d. in silver
and $d in copper on the counter. As he Wan pick-
ing the numey up she said "you have not given inc
the half-crown." He then laid down a pewter
medal. She immediately said "That won't do,"
when prisoner swept the remainder of the money
off the coma*sq hate him hand and aan •••ay.
Russell called her husband, and he ran after the pri-
soner, and caught lion on the ehapelry, collared him
and threw him down. In falling he knoak ed the money
out of his hand. He took prisoner to the etation•
house, and one of the police constables then wont
with him to look for the money. They found the
2s. and three painv-piece in silver, and 2d,in copper.
Superintendent Liilhury on searching prisoner,
found no money on prisoner was com•
witted for trial. . .

lltrds Cones.—The Weymouth Rifles marched
into the country on Tuesday evening. On their
return, the hand played and the members sang alter.
nately "Auld Lang Sync," as they marched through
the town. The Dorchester Rifles, in consequence of
the lamented death of the Prince Consort, did not
even march out, and drill has been suspended till
further orders.