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The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1861-08-06

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A r HALLEXce To VoLO STIER& —A LL ScoTLAND
Au Al as? ALL ENG LA s LL-3'he fulldwing challenge
Appears in the Sootch papers.—"On behalf of eleven
volunteers of all Scotland, I am requested to challenge
eleven volunteers of all England to shoot • match fur
200 guineas, on the following condition, vii., ten shots
at 700 yards, ten shuts at 11110 yards. ten shots at 900
yards, with any description of ride. without any
artificial rest or telesoopia sight. To be shot for at such
time and place as the umpires may appoint. 1 am
prepared to nominate an umpire on the acceptance of
this challenge by England. The two unipinis nominated
insy select a third to determine all questions which may
arise.—lton• RT T.si Lou, !lon. Sec. A ii2us and litearit*
Rifle Aasociation, mid Szottish Rifle Gathering."
The Secretary of State for War, in concurrence with
'lib Royal Highness the l'ottimanderdipthief, having
decided on earryin2 out the recommendation of the
Nation i I Defence Commissioners to classify the supply
of ammunition furnished to fortresses according to the
defence which garrisons may probably be culled upon to
make against attacks, it has been decided, in further.
*nee of this schenie, that the simply of ammunition to
the batteries forming the coast defences shell be aceor•
ding to the annexed scale per gun :—Principal battery,
MatiN4llll4, 500 rounds; minimums, 375 rounds ;
aeound.clas• batteries, 300 rounds maximums, 225 Milli.
us ; and towers, 290 1110 X 4111111 and 150 minimum.
This great augment Akin of ammunition, which will
embrace every improved kind of artillery projectile,
including hollow aud solid shut, case, grape, common
and diaphragm shell, will materially add to the effi-
ciency of the coast defences in case of attack. In
order, however, to give full effect to the gement
decided upon, it will he neceesiary, in almost all our
important coast defence batteries, to materially increase
the suiting insufficient magazine accommodation.
Tug MILITIA —A return just made to Parliaineot
shows that since the beginning of 1854 the embodied
militia of the United Kingdom ban furnished 42,733
volunteers to the regular ;limy, and the disembodied
militia 35,624. The estimates before the House of
l'ountions this session provide for the training this
near of 97,092 officers and privates of the disem-
bodied militia ; this is independent of the permanent I
staff, whose numbers are about 5.000. .

It. is reported, on guutl aullturit), that the Donegal,
101, screw, Cal t. Sherard o,horoe. is the ship that liaa
hetp. eleeted by the Adinindty to accompany the War-
rior on her first trial trip to sea.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1861-08-06

PORTLAND.

Romisems.—Orr Friday night, the premises of
Mr. George Cannon, • can't-guardsman, residing on
the hill, were bielien open, and a large number of
articles of wearin.; apparel, value about dl, were
stolen.—On the rico° day a quantity of wearing
apparel', consistini: principally of under clothing,
were stolen while I,?ing exposed to dry, belonging
to Mrs. Lucas and I.lra. Fowler, residing near the
Portland Anne Hsi .4. No clue to the thieves has
yet been obtained.
FATAL ACCIDIIN .. —A fortnight sines UN captain
of a vessel lying at ..nchor in the Portland roads,
put off from Portia' in his punt, with a view of
going to his ship. He was tipsy at the time, the
night was dark, al I the wind very boisterous.
Several tried to per,. ide him not to venture, but be
persisted. He got within hail of his vessel, and
those on board heard his voice, but were unable to
render him any assist !ice. His boat was unmanage-
able in consequence vs the roughness of the sea, and
must have upset, as irither man nor boat were beard
of till Sunday last, is lien tbe body of the Captain
was found on Preston beach, it having been washed
ashore it that point.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1861-08-06

I.F.ASE OF LIFE.

In short, it would be uiwrdn,us to mention its
advantages as a tonic, stimulant, alterative, reviving,
active, and strengthening agent. It is also •
NEVER-FAILING REMEDY

for loss of appetite, inward wratin—p7treuibling or shak-
ing of the hands, muscular and nervous maladies, gout
rheumatism, and many other diseases originating in the
heart, lungs, and nerves, etc. It is a diuretic and
laxative, and acts most powerfully on the internal
MIICOU3 membrane of the bowels, windpipe, etc..
being acknowledged by all the sole "NATURAL
STRENGTHENER" OF THE HUMAN FRAME.
Per Bottle, 48.6 d.. ha., or one containing four times
that quantity. 335.

" CIL Als 'S DOMESTIC MEDICINES,"
With Life of the Doctoi, and Likeness from Medallion
at Westminster Abbey, containing hi. valuable Ad.iee
to mothers ; most important to Principals of Public
Charitable institutions, Private Seminaries, and Patients
in General. To which is added, a List of Diseases.
Symptom., and Remedies for Self-Treatment. leaved
gratuitoully on application, or sent, post free, on receipt
of one postage Stamp, from BUCHAN and Ware-
Loom, *..N, Newman-street. Osford-street, London, W.
Prepared and mold by BUCkI•N and Co., (Sole Pro-
prietors and Patentees), at their Warehouse, 22, New.
man-street, Oaford-street. London, W., wbere all
Letters, Orders, and Poet-Office Orden are to be sent.
Medicines and Pamphlets forwarded by Poet or Rail, or
Steamer, to all parts, on receipt of letter,, enclosing
amount to cover necessary expenses.
NB.— Post-Office Orders to be made payable to Wil-
HIM Buchan and Co., Money-Order Office, 34, Charles-
street, Middlesex Hospital, London.
Sold by all Chemists, Druggists, and Patent Medicine
Vendors in the World.
AGIXTB London, Barclay, 75, Farringdomstreet;
Dorchester, J. Proud; Kingsbridge, E. E.
Stoneman I.ine Regis, E. Thornton ; Lotion.
P. Wootton ; Poole, J. J. Es..; Weyinoutb,
T. B..rling ; Weetbary, S. Taylor; Longman k
Cliepple-street, Sherbome ; R. E. Fermat. chemist,
High-street, Southampton • Mr. E. S. bt, chemist.
Bridport, Hr. John derneit, Bookseller, berY ;
J. Proud, themist, and Messrs. IL and J. Davis,
Chemists, Dorchester ; anJ Yr. J. W. Glyde, Pharma-
ceutical Chemist, Blandford
AGENTS WANTED.
GIVEN AWAY TO NERVOUS
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1861-08-06

CHILD OKEFORD.

On Thursday last a youth, 17 years of age, of the
name of Burden, (one of the gips), tribe, whose I
parents reside at Sturminster Newton), met his
death by drowning in the river Stour, near the
above village. He and his younger brother got in
for the purpose of bathing near to a very deep place
in the river, in short, in the deepest place in this
part of the Stour. He was cautioned, but stating
that he could swim, he ventured in, and being on
his heck in the whirlpool he swung round, and
whether he became giddy and unconscious, it is
impossible to say; he went down in the whirlpool
and was drowned. An hour elapsed before the
body could be recovered, consequently life was
completely extinct.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1861-08-06

BRIDPORT.

CAUTION TO BATKINI.-II is with extreme
regret we have to record the melancholy death of
Mr. J. F. Bwaffield, clothier, SouthArtreet. It sp.
pears that the unfortunate gentleman went, in com-
pany with Mr. Chick, grocer, Mr. H. Howell, mid
a son of Mr. Good, of the Doreetshire Bank, to the
harbour to bathe on Tuesday. The ma being very
rough Mr. Bwafßeld was carried by a returning wave
out to MAL Being A good swimmer, he mittlel/
struggled against his fate, but becoming exbia
be wink to ripe no more. His companions endea-
voured to save him by a rope, and were themselves
in much danger. An inquest was held the rams
evening, before S. 8. Corm Fol., and after the
hearing of the evidence the jury returned a verdict
! of" Accidentally drowned whilst bathing ;" at the
1 same time expressing their opinion that thanks were
due to Mr. Howell and Mr. Chick for their attempts
to rescue him.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1861-08-06

CHARMOUTH.

TII6 CIIVRCH.—The alterations and improve-
ment. of this chumh are progressing rapidly. The
wall which encloses the uew burial ground is nearly
completed, and another stained glass window has
been placed in the north aisle. When c.implete,
our church will be amongst the prettiest in the
neighbourhood.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1861-08-06

ESTABLISHED 174EP

T W. BENSON, is an ominook and old
. established London Watch lied Clock Menefee-
turn% has, for tbe guidance of intending purchasers,
published a new 'illustrated Pamphlet on Watches and
Clocks (free for two stamps,) which should be carefully
read by all before buying. It contains • full discription
of every constructicn of Watch now wade, with their
price., including Chronometer, Duple:, Lever, Hori•
'onto!, and Vertical escapements. It contains also
numerous dodges for the decoration of Watches by
eminent London Artists, made expressly for this meno.
factory, and sketches and prices of vanuol kinds of
Cloaca and Timepieces. This work is so arranged that
person. living in any part of the world can select the
watch best adapted for their use; and have it forwarded
free and mite by poet, direct from the minutes-
tory, on receipt of a remittance. It also contains plain
I and practical directions as to the Watch to buy and how
I to use it. Evcry Watch warranted for two years.

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BENSON'S LADY'S WATCFI.—" Equisite artistic
feeling in ornamentation and perfection a mechanism."
—Moniing Puig.
Silver . . 3 to 18 guineas.— Gold .. sto 50 guineas.
BENSON'S GENTLEMAN'S WATCH. —" AB
that can be desired in finish, taste, and design."—
(Hobe.
Silver . . 2 to 50 gulneas.—Gold . .8 to 100 guineas.
BENSON'S LEVER WATCHES.— "Leave nothing
to he desired but the money to buy them with."—
Standard.
Silver ... 4 to 30 guineas.—Gold 7to 50 guineas.
BENSON'S HORIZONTAL WATCH.—" A good
Watch without paying an exorbitant price."—Daily
Mei/rapt.
Silver ..2 to 8 guineas.—Gold . .6 to 20 guineas.
BENSON'S CLOCKS.-1 to 50 guineas.

Liberal terms to ctptains, merchants, shippers, and
watch clubs. Old watches taken in exchange, Of re•
paired. All coal:mania:liens to be addressed to the
11anufactories.
33 It 34, LUDGATE HILL,

46 k 47, CORN2ILL, LONDON.

far The PARLIAMENTARY REPORTon FOOD
ADULTERATION prvres that if mercha thd
allow the Chinese to coot Tei with powdered cokner,
the brown withered karts mad Not posiil4 be pained
of for line Tea, as num, te tha Lou of the British con-
sumer.

"ALWAYS 000 D ALIKE."
HORNIMAN'S PURE TEA,
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1861-08-06

RELIGIOUS INTELLIGENCE.

SOCIETY FOR THE PROPAGATION OP Till GOSPEL
At the last nionthl! meeting of this 'moiety the
treasurers reported that the total receipta from all
sources for the liallyear ending with Jona wax con-
siderably below the average for the lut four years, and
that a vigorous effort was necessary to make up the de-
ficiency. Treasurers of branch associations ii wing
funds in hand sbouti remit them at OnCO to London.
The society baying entered into new and important
fields of mimionary labour, increased funds are num/-
sail to sustain them.
THE tiletHOP OF EXETER AND THE DEANERY:—
It wax announced 10410 dais ago that the Rev. C. J.
H.D., Profeeor of Divinity in King's College,
London, had asemed the deanery of Exeter, the
revenues of wiiich me very small in oousequence of its
di-satiation from theminoury which formerly yielded its
chief eutoluisients. Professor Ellicott, who was also
Hultman lecturer at Cambridge, had some hesitation
shout surrendering them lumina of imefulnevs for the
aorta ten dignitate of a decanal stall. The Bivliop of
Exeter has, however, found souie congeuial work for
him, and has given the munificent sum of £lO,OOO to-
wards the establishment of • diocesan training college,
over which the new dean is to preside. Colleges of a
late cliatacter have ken founded in the diocese of Rath
and Welk, Oxford, Lichfield, ellicheater, and Chester :
sod the west of a similar institution in the diocese of
&Later, entbrocing se it does the whole of the counties
of Devon and Cornwall, has long been felt.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1861-08-06

Par Blba to sink tie offal.

i. id. id.]
CIS it Intr. beast* $ .03 Pr. South Down, Oto6
See. quality. do. S 4 bunt.
Prime large oxen 4 4 large Cora. calm $ 6 S 10
Ditto Scots, ka .. 4 41 Prime mall ditto 4 0 4 $
0.8 Infr sheep $ $ large hogs
Mend quakily do $ 4 West porkers 464 II
Pr. era. woolled 4
'" Suck. ealree(treb)llo, to tar.
Sheepl Qr. old More pigs 11s to M.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1861-08-06

WIMBORNE.

CAUTION TO GOLDSMITH& —An occurrence which
might have terminated fatally, happened on Tuesday
last to the infant child of Mr. Reynolds, silversmith,
of this town. It appears that a boy in the employ
of Mr. Reynolds bad occasion to use some aqua fortis,
which he incautiously placed in the shop. The child
shortly afterwards took up the bottle, and drank a
small quantity of its contents. Medical attendance
was soon on the spot, and it was at first feared that
the little sufferer would not recover. We are,
however, glad to date that he is now progressing
favourably.

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Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1861-08-06

WEYMOUTH.

COUNTY COURT.—We understand that opirards
of 90 county court summonses have been taken out
in this district during the past month. This is the
largest number that has been taken out for one
hearing for many months past. Among the parties
summoned are several owing amounts, under £5O,
to the estate of the late Mr. Philip Dodson.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1861-08-06

DEFEAT OF THE FEDFIdAL
ARMY.

Niw YOAL, July 23, Morning.

The Federal army, under GeneralDowell, boo
experienced a disastrous defeat.
Early on the morning of the 21st the whole of tiro
Federal Army advanced on the Confederate
batteries at Bulimia, three wiles from "--
Junction.
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Great bravery was displayed by the Federal
troops, and after nine boors' fighting they succeeded
in capturing three of the Confederate batteries. bet
with 'heavy loss on both sides. At this time General
Beauregard is reported to have been reinforced by
General Johnston with 25.000 men. The Co..
federates then attacked the Union army, and drove
them in disorder from the field. A panic, from
scene cause, wised the Federal troops, and the
whole army tied in open disorder towards Wash-
ington. General M'Dowell endeavoured to rally his
troops at Centreville and Fairfax Court Howie. but
found it impossible to check their retreat. The
road from Centreville to Alexandria was strewn
with men, wounded or fallen from exhaustion. The
Confederates pursued as far as Fairfax. The whole
of the Federal artillery of rifled cannon and the
Rhode island battery, with large quantities of
arms, and small arms, were captered by the Con.
federates. •
The Federal loss is estimated at from 600 to 2,000
men. Dimly colonels and officers of all grades wire
killed. The Confederate loss is also reported to he
heavy.
The Confederate army at Manassas Junction is
reported to number 90,000 men. The who'.
ortbe Federal siniy inriTaßen leelrem Aissesida.
The defences round Washington have been rein•
forced, and are stated to be strong enough to resist
any attack by the Confederates. Reinforcements
from all parts of the country have been telegraphed
for from Washington. This repulse has created
I • profound sensation.

(LATEST BY TILLOR•TH TO nALITAX.)

New Yosii, July 2.5.
Most vigorous preparatiops are being made by the
Federal -Government for • .tenewal of offensive
operations.
Ihe Government have already sampled 60,000
fresh troops since the defeat at Illanseris.
The Federalists rep.rt their loss to be Isies than
1,000 men, while that of the Confederates they esti.
mate at between 3,000 and 4,000, inolodiuog a greet
number of officers.
General Johnstone is reported to be killed.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1861-08-06

DORCHESTER TOWN COUNCIL

A meeting of the Council was held at the Town.
hall on Monday. The members present were: the
Mayor, Alderman klanfield, and Councillors Dove.
nub, Lock, Galpin, Bishop, Bennett, Frond, and
11 /mon.

The CLERK having reed the minutes of the last
meeting,
The MAYOR reed a letter from the Royal Commis-
sioners of the International Exhibition of 1862,uking
for the formation of the local committee to
co-operate with the Royal Commissioners
in making it known that parties desiroua of
contributing articles might make their application
during the next two monthe—A long discussion
to:lowed as to whether a committee should be fornied
at once, or whether a public meeting of the inhabitants
should be called. Mr. G ALPO( objected to the
Council taking upon themselves the direction of the
matter. If a public meeting were called, the public
voice would state the' course that should be done.
Mr. LOCK thought that an advertisement in the
papers would answer every purpose—At length the
MAYOR took upon himself to call a public meeting
upon the subject.
BOARD OF HRALTH.

The Inspector of Nuisances' report was read.—
A mongst other things noticed was the nuisance
Boeing in Charles-street.—Mr. MANFIRLD said he
hoped the Board would take steps to repair it also,
or 'he would be under the necessity of indicting it.
CLILItIC said it certainly was in a very disgrace-
ful state—it was, in fact, unsafe, but the Sur-
veyor, he believed, had made • report in
reference to the subjsci.—A pig-stye, cou•
Mimi% a quantity of pigs, with a dead pig
lying in the middle, and the whole stye in • most
offensive state and very dangerous to hialtb, was
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1861-08-06

'BWINAGE Pl= COMPANY.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the
half-yearly ORDINARY GENERAL MEETING
of the Shareholden of this Company will be held at
the BLACK BLAB HUM. 011 TUESDAY,
the 20th DAY of UGUST instaut, at three o'clock
precisely.
Wareham, 3rd Austwt,
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1861-08-06

LATZEIT PROVINCLth MARKETS.

Illotsraiurrox, Trldny,—Old Ws** 115 Os se MB
—a ;No., £1.2 to Cl 6 —a per load ; 36s
to ; GrindOqgditto,Mk to Xis ; Oats, We to 30,;
B.ang, SC. to 56. ; .It, Me to us par qr. Flour, 43s
to 46. OS: per sack.---Tha attendance to-daj yam ii all;
wheat in ustxterate supply, selling at fill quotations.
Barley, beans, and oms sold at late priess. The
demand for dour steady, without change in value.

Afroovit, Friday.—Wheat, 40s. I. to 60s. Od. per
•Ir.; barley, 265. to 20s. per sr.; ords, 10.. to 21..;
peal, —l5. to ; 17e, —l5. —s. ; tares. —L to --e.
per bushel.- -Bread, 154. per 81b.—Flour, Us. to 47e.
per se:l.—The attendance was abort, owing the
commencement of the harreet, and less b was
done than hoit week. The eupply was good, with a
downward tendency—The business done at the Cattle
Markl very trifling, but prices were about the
same.

Market

WAIRMINST
60a (last WN
(last week, 3
woek. 264 to
40. to 5841-
and dull ta
*that grain

, Jo Wiloat, 86 last week% Mei.
littJe done.
sturcley.— Wheat (old) 7s. Od. to 7s. ed.,
to On Od. ; Barley, 4e. Od. to es. ed.
• per
at. to 3.64.; Boma, sa. Od. to 6a.
PalMosp. la. 3d. to la. 6d. poi

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at, Saturday, August 3.—Wheat, 34s to
k, 34. to 69s)—liarley. Ms to 40s (M
U to 40s od)—Oata, 30s to 33s (last
32. o,l)—Bssus, 44. to 58. (last week,
lb. Loaf, 14d.—There was *small sandy,
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Saturd.g.

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Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1861-08-06

DORCHESTER, TUESDAY, AUGUST 6, 1861.

FO R SALE,-4 Liver-coloured RE-
TRIEVER, good for water or land, and soft of
mouth. Also,—A SETTER DOG, 11 nsontha old,
partly broken.
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For further particuhus apply at the Erpreu Office,
Dorchester.

THE ACCIDENTAL DEATH'
INSURANCE COMPANY
Have paid, in the last Twelve Yearn, the nun of
One Ilundred 4k Fifty.tkree Thousand rounds
on account of
Elgin Thousand Persons killed or Injured II)
ACCIDENTS OF RIDINU,
AMIDENTS OF DILIVIND,
ACCIDENTS OF HUNTING,
ACCIDENTS OF BOATING,
ACCIDENTS OF SHOOTING,
ACCIDENTS OF SKATINO,
ACCIDENTS OF RAILWAYS,
ACCIDENTS OF STEAMBOATS,
ACCIDENTS OF FARMING,
ACCIDENTS OF MACHINERY,
ACCIDENTS WITH TOOLS.
ACCIDENTS WITH FIRE,
ACCIDENTS WITH RIFLES,
ACCIDENTS AT HOME,
ACCIDENTS IN THE FIELD,
ACCIDENTS IN THE SHOP,
ACCIDIsN"IB IN THE FACTORY,
ACCIDENTS ABROAD.
For 8010, Forms of Application, and all other Infer,
ostios, seat 4. tie Chla Oties, 7, Bank Buildings,
- • =WARD OOLLY. illsownh
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1861-08-06

CORFE CASTLE.

FIARYCL ACCIDENT AND WONDIULFUL &CAPS.—
On Saturday some boys went from the village of
.Kinson to bathe in the me, near Ewan* and on
returning, four of them, instead of coming by the
path, conceived the daring project of climbing up
the almost perpendicular cliff which termisates •
hill to the east of &wombs, about 500 feet high.
' and which forms the bold headland celled Egmont.
or more popularly Houndstouk By a somewhat
circuitous route they sncooeded in weedy reaching
the top, when one of the boys pleated his foot co •
loose stone, which, giving way, rolled down the
steep declivity, and struck a boy, named °Godchild,
on the head. The poor little fallow lost his hold
and was precipitated down • declivity of three
hundred feet. A shepherd was below mid watched
his descent, so fearful to contemplate, rolling down
slopes, and falling over preciploes, some twenty or
thirty feet high, till he reached the bottom. The
man, Henry Slickland, took him up, and at soon as
possible tarried him to his own hones, about three-
quarters of a mile distant. At first life appeared
quite extinct, but by the prompt &Deaden°. of Mr.
Dyer, surgeon, of Corte, medical aid was rendered;
and though not yet out of danger, hopes are
entertained of the boy's ultimate recovery. He
appears to have sustained but few bruises, and thees
chiefly about the bead, • circumstance explidazden7
the tact that the ground on which he fell in d
mug one of the highest precipice. was composed of soft
clay; had it been any bard substance he mast have
been dashed to pieces. We may add that the three
remaining boys reached the top of the cliff in safety.

Printed and published for the Proprietor, by Cdaau
WHITRIZAD MILLAILD, 01 ken Road, Ire/dinged&
Dorchester, Printer, at the O. et rke D•res
Coast, N.:press, Churchlama, Dersbadsr, Two.
day, August 6, 1661,
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1861-08-06

SHERBORNK

VOLUNTIMH Rums Baal). —The mendiern of th.
new brass band appeared in their unit .rin foi
the firm time on Monday, 29th ult., when the)
pla)ed wend aim in the ualts. The music wan
distinctly hoard in all parts of the town. We under-
stand that they will frequently meet at the same spot
in line weather, for practice.
St' NDA Y Scnotit.s.—There are at the present limy
in Sherborne no less 790 children (male and
female) receiving instruction in the two principal
dissenting denominations in thistown-the Wesleyans
and Independents or Cungiegatlonalista. Of these
the larger number belong to the Wesleyan Sunday
school.

AR V Orr. —Harvest prospects in this neigh-
bourhood are encouraging. Although the weather
daring the last fortnight haa becn squally, the
printer portion of the hay hits beengatliered into rick
m excellent condition. On all hands we bear good
report. of the grain crops. The wheat has been
very little injured by the late storms, *bile ogts
&La barley have sustained little or no damage.
The root crops arc looking well. Turnips are
thriving rapidly. If the future weather is favour-
able for gathering in the fruits of the earth, the
crops in this part of the oounty will fully average
former years.
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Blizitivoittiz FAIL —There was a good supply 14
stock at our fair on Friday, and a large attendance
of farmers. Sales, however, *ere dull, and prices
were somewhat lower
.than at the preceding
fair.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1861-08-06

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A YoUNG LADY DitowNIED WHILE BATHING.—On
Thursday, while • young lady, the daughter of the
Rev. Mr. Caulfield, of (lane Glebe, county Kildare,
was bathing in the Liffey, near her father's residence,
she was accidentally drowned. T:10 young lady was
extremely handsome, and was only sixteen years of
age. Owing to the heavy flood in the river the body
has not as yet been recovered.
FREEDOM FROM CRIME IN IBILAND.—At the Tip-
perary Amite', at Nenagh on Monday, in passing
sentences on several p
lrthci,Judge Fitzgerald observed:
It is a very remarkable fact that in Tipperary, a
county which was once • name of terror to strangers,
not • singleoriminal was subjected to a punishment st
the present anise that required imprisonment for even
the period of six months. The contrast between 140
recent • period as 1851 and 1861 is most striking, avid
taking into account the relative numbers of the popu-
lation, there is not In tatter England or Wales a com-
munity in which the amount of crime is no trivial as in
Ireland."

Tex POTATO Clop IN IRELAND.—The correspondent
of an Irish contemporary, writes:—"! have made it
my business to inquire, and lot reports eirenlate as they
r.r.ay. I never remember, in even the most favourable
year, to have seen such a potato orop, and I quote the
farmer's exact words, ' It is a wonderful crop. I
asked, 'Do you ate any appearance of blight?' The
reply was, 'We heard of it, but don't see it.' I saw
potatoe digging, and as regards size and abundance,
nothing can be more chveriug ; that a few spots have
appeared I believe, but auppoaing they evidence an
appearance of blight, it is of so mitigated a character
that any fear for the crop, except in the minds of those
whose object it is to create alarm, is, thank God,
needless."
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1861-08-06

WEYMOUTH TOWN COUNCIL

A meeting of the Council was held on Thursday.
The members present were: the Mayor; Aldermen
Ayling, Eliot, Welaford, Devenish, and Bower. •
Councillors Haggett, Thonias, Bartlett, John Tisane,
Hare, Thompson, Henry Derenish, Howard,
Barling, Roberts, Drew, and Hails's. .

Mr.'AYLING called attention to the report' sent in i
by the Surveyor at a former meeting, which he desig-
nated as being m ost impudent. Hawked if such reporta !
were to be received with impunity ; and said the
surveyor was holding the corporation qp to contempt
throughout the country.
Mr. Haim called attention to the tolls at present
demanded at the entrance to the Pile Pier at the
cost of • halfpenny on and a halfpenny off, but if
he only just stepped on the pier for a few paces to
go to the steamers, he had to pay • penny each way.
Mr. STEGUALL said if such Were the case, the
distinction was illegal.
Duaw said the wuncil had £9,000 worth of
property in the Pile Pier, and by their late act in
raising the tolls to all persons going to or coming
from the steamers, they had depreciated that pro.
party 25 per cent. He looked at the tax as being
aimed directly against the boats, sad bettors they
opened the tenders for letting the tolls, he would
propose that the resolution passed at the last meet-
ing be rescinded.
A question was asked why the Mayor bad not
called a meeting previous to asking for tenders for
the tolls?

The MAYOR said he had received no requisition to
that effect.

A note was then handed round the table for signa-
ture to the Mayor, to call a meeting previous to
opening the tenders.
Mr. ID/cvsienin thought that course redacted on
the conduct of the Mayor.
Mr. Dam thought it was a pity the Council did
not always stand upon their dignity.
Mr. Devil:lan thought there was no room for corn.
plaint about acting irregularly.
Mr. Mum said they very seldom transacted their
business regularly.
Mr. Dsvmeisie begged Mr. Drew's pardon.
Mr. Dem maintained that the business of the
Council was most irregularly conducted.
Mr. DLVENISH saiu it was impossible to please
everybody.
Mr. DRKW said if they were to offer the tolls at
a price guaranteeing the bondholders 5 per cent
upon the outlay, and irk as a rest fund, they would
speedily get some one to take them, and Mr.
Williams's debt might soon be paid off.
Mr. A YLINO thought the present toll legal.
Mr. DKVENISII thought they had better send for
one of the collectors. He did not believe the charges
were as Mr. Drew bad stated.
Mr. }lowan) said that Mr. Williams had enforced
them to act up to the Act of Parliament in respect
to the tolls, under the threat that if they did not be
would take the pier into his own hands. Of course,
all he wanted was his money. If they would pay
him of course he would be satisfied—he would
rather have the money than the pier.
Mr. Deny thought they were acting in • way to
ruin the tolls, and
Mr. Dements thought Mr. Drew wanted to get
II little on the tolls as possible.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1861-08-06

BINGHAM'S MELOOMB&

SCHOOL TR HAT.—On Friday, the school children
attending the day and Sunday schools of this place
were liberally treated to • holiday by the respected
lady ot Colonel eiughazu, who has always taken a
great interest in the =COON of the school. The
Children, to the number of 70, proceeded in three
wagons to Dorchester, and than took train to Wey-
mouth, where they most heartily ipijoyed them-
selves. Plenty of creature comforts *ere provided,
to which the youngsters did full justice. Arrived
home, as a pieventitave, we suppose, against indiges-
tion, nightmare, &c., the young people gave long
and lusty cheers for the estimable lady who had so
kindly provided for their amusement and pleasant.

On Sunday morning a sermon was preached a
the Minstkr, by the Rev. G. Cold, M.A., in ai
of the society for supplying additional curates, in
populous parishes. he collection amounted to
£.7 10s. Bd.
PETTY SEKBIONIE A YEILIATION CAEIL - Sarah.
Thorne v. Rickard cooper.—r. W. Freeman
appeared for the complainiuit, and Mr. Leigh, of
Southampton, for the defendant. From the evidence
of complainant. it appeared that she went to live
with defendant's father in December, 1857, and that
she left in March last, and was shortly alterwarda
delivered of a child, the father of whom she
asserted to be the defendant. She stated that when
she told him of her state, he advised her to go to a
chemist, in order to destroy the child. In cross.
examination it was elicited that complainant had
had a child previous to entering the service of
defendant's father.—The defendant denied that he
was V.e father of the child. He admitted
that he had taken Dean!, with the complainant,
sod that he bad helped to do her household duties
when she was taken ill.—The Bench did not con•
eider that the charge had been clearly proved, and
accordingly dismissed the case. We hear, however,
that it will be re-tried on the 25th inst.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1861-08-06

PR E N TICE'S

PATENT TURNIP MANURE,

,E 6. 10t. PER TON,
:S INCREASINGLY IN I)E3IAND.

UNDREDS of Faruiera' recommendatory
letters attest adaptedncsr and superior
quality for producing the liardiert and roundert
turnips to the very Wort of the reason. Tried
side by aide with Peruvian GUAIIO it bra
produced • bettssrplaut, and with 3 cwt. to
the acre without any other manure, it has been
found inure successful than 2 cwt. of Guano, and Teti
Loads of Farm-yard Manors to the Acre, in the stifle
field. For Turnips, Sweshis, and Mangold Wurtael,
several years experience proves this to be one of the
most economical of Manures, whilst it. surprising
effects confirm the correctness of those general chemi-
cal principles which have guided the firm of Prentice
and Co. in ti i extensive branch of their business.

PRENTICE'S I'ATENT TURNIP MANURE is-
vigorates the plant to resist lb. Ay, and preserves the
root in healthy growth, 1101111161. 1111111001 invariably •
luxuriant crop.
Turnip growers wishing to make trial of Prentice's
celebrated Turnip Manure, can be supplied forthwith
on communicating with the undermentioned :
Mr. Alfred Chilcott, Stratton.
Mr. John Gale, Nottington.
Mr. Thomas Bennett. Dorchester.
_

Thome, Prentice and Co.,
Agricultural Clieuncal Works, Stosnuarket, Suffolk.

Luudon addreaa.-31, Mark Lane.
PRICES:

Prentice'. Cereal Manure - - 1.13 10
Prentice's 31srigold Manure - - 8 0
Prentice's Turnip Manure - - 610
Superphosphate (23 per cent. 301. Plus.) 6 0
25 per cent. i
and `e In proportion.
14 30 per cent.)
Carriage paid tu the nearest Raitrap Station.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1861-08-06

HOP MARKET.

BOROUGH, FRIDAY, AUG. 2—Owing to s omewhitt
favourable scoounts from the Plantations—the duty
being ertimated at from £llO.OOO to £l2o,ooo—owircely
any business is passing in any description of hops. In
prices, however, no qootable change has taken place.—
Mid and East Kent pockets, £4 1. to £lO Ilk; Weald
of Hants, £4 to ea Os. ; Sussex, £3 Its, to £7;
Yearhap, £8 to EIO 10s. per cwt.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1861-08-06

(BY ELECTRIC TELEGRAPH)

Itzursk's TELzoitAirs.

'Attalla of the action show that the panic wan
caused by the wagoners teltiog eight, and ridiag
in upon the lines, and the confusion became is nisei
Several rifled guns have been recovered sines fie
action.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1861-08-06

METROPOLITAN CATTLE MAB.KET.

THURSDAY, AUG. I.—Our market, to-day, was but
moderately supplied with beasts, both as to number and
quality ; nevertheless, all breeds moved of slowly, at
Monday's decline in the quotations. The extreme vain*
of the best Scots was 4s. 101. per Sibs. The show of
sheep was moderately good. Downs and half breds
commanded a steady inquiry, at full price.. All other
breeds moved off slowley, at late rates. The best old
Doses sold at fie. 44. per Sibs. Lambe—the supply
of which was good—changed hands slowly, at late
rates—via., from fe. to 64. per Mho. Thera was very
little inquiry for calves., at a further decline in value of
Id. per Sib.. Pip and snitch cows dull, but not
cheaper.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1861-08-06

Agent tor Dorchester—Mr. J. FROUD, Chemist, kn.

DEAFNESS.—A newly-inveuted instrument
for warms cases of deafness, celled the
SOUND MAGNIFIER, Organic Vibrator. and Invi-
sible Voice Conductor. It I. int* the ear ce.. sot to
be in the Wild perceptible - the miplemest sessatioe
of Blasi seises in the hei:d is entirely removed. It
as* milt to deaf eee s.l meths
IC ° *,7qUit
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Piccadilly, opposite the York Hotel. London.

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Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1861-08-06

GREEN GERMAN RAPE CAUCES.

T H. PHILLIPS bogs to inform AS
IP/ assiiits be has JUST RETURNILD
0111161 ANY, seal basin; soiested some of tie
CtitilliN YAPS CAKES si that Coluatiy, cis aillwarls•
I_ terms, be is prepared to ear tine ia*Lipew
titbit, at a very rataostable pries. subject to
He has sire *a 84e. Mansilisa, &OW ant
view LINBFSI) CAKES, mil vasty fat
r
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MART, DORCHESTER.

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LATEST INTELLIGENCE.

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Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1861-08-06

WOOL MART.

Low Dos, July 29.—Owing to the heaviness with
which the public sales of colonial Wool are pro-
gressing, prices having given way from led to 3,1. per
lb., our market is in a depressed state, at • farther '
decline in value of fully Id. per lb. There is very
little business doing for export purposes.
HALIFAX, July 27.—Oar market exhibits DO new
feature. The quietness i.oted hat week continues,
and prices of wool tend downwards, though the fall
since last Saturday may be quoted nearly ed. par lb.,
spinners cannot be induced to operate freely. There is
less demand, coo, for abort wool, and buyers hold beck
for lower prices, consequently there is but little doing,
ROCIIDALL July 39.—The trade to-day has been con-
fined to the supply of pressing wants, and prices rule
as last week.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1861-02-12

Sonursttshire.

-••,ji..-

Yr.oviL.—Soli.bury and Yrord Railway. —We
understand that the ilinictors intend to recotinnund
to the shareholders at the ensuing general meeting,
to declare • dividend for the half year ending Thit
or December, ISGO, at thu rate uf 4 per ceut. per
&mama.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1861-02-12

LONDON AND SOUTN-WESTRRN RAILWAY.

The dimities of this company have just keyed their
report. It steals that the net revenue for the half-
year ending December 31. 1880, after deducting interest
no loans and other preferential charges, amounted to
£187,886, to which in added 1.11,997. the surplus fruiti
the preceding half year, making the balance available
for dividend £190,783. Prom this sum the directors
recommend that • dividend be .leclared at the rate of
5-. pr cent. Isar annum, payable on the 28th inst.,
awl amounting on £7,199,1156 of paid up capital to
£188,991, leaving a Nal Inc of £1,972. The increase in
the gross rev, nue for the half-year ocr the correspoud-
Mg period in 1859 Anounted to £45.757. which had been
earned over an increased mileage of 501 miles opened
for traffic in 1859. The total receipts iluring the past
half-year amounted a 389 miles to 11165,727, the work-
ing expenses to £241.049. the taxation to 1.28.010, and
the net reveuue to £296.088. For the corresponding
is f of 1859 the total receipts amounted on 339 miles to
£519.970. the working expenses to £229.469, the taxa-
tion to £21.241, Alla the net reNenue to 1.161,260, shoo--
ins an increase of 4:45.757 in the total receipts, of
in the working expenses, £2.769 in the taco-
to, and £31,408 iii the net itneipts. The season had
met, most unfavourable both for the promotion of the
traffic and for the maintenalase of the permanent way and
works. The rolling stock had been kept in good conditon
the past yen, 'lie den .rtment Wrap:Mat
fa, ourably sail the curreaponding peraxl iii 1859, look-
ing to the extra nutuher noes run ; sod tile shot.-
eharges in this dep rtme. t sere made
the only amount charged wider that head to capital
heing ,914 for four Pumping engines at various stations.
ill the carriage department the 0)111146mM an still
, tavnurable. the whole aliment of expenses incurred
for repairs, ke., being t.'935 le-s than in the rorreapond•
or oh t 11419. The peruhment way had heen maihtainel
in wm king order s'tliongli at an increase I expense
of up•ar.ls £B,l/90. This had been erincipally cau-ec
by the severe season and continued net weather.
Twenty-Bove additional lithe., of the luath hue had b, en
'Oat.' and lisiujoave•ld ring the pI IA year, tlll,l a aim
id £33.105 hml been carried to tile debit of the perma-
nent way improsement aCeittilit. The directors ta the
uremia Session prititioth litt Bill before Parliament.
Thine woe. however, s•veral jeojects in the compan7'.
district wnich were calculated more or less materially to
affect their interests, widish the Board would carefully
watch. and take such measurea respecting them as
[night be dammed advisable.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1861-02-12

TURKEY.
THE FRENCH OCCUFATIoN OF SYRIA.
CnINATANTINueLz, Feb. 2.

The Russian Ambassador has presented to the
Porte • strong note ii, reply to the I:ran.l Vizier's
report. This note reiterates the ameerthoes of Russia
that the Cilrlaillllllll art oppressed.

Tim Porte continue. to I ern its consent to apro•
loogation of the French occupeti •ii os Syria. Ilia
drafts of the treaties of co ree which are &hoot
L., h., concluded huts cen Etiglan.l and Tut key, awl
France awl Turkey, have bean sent boom for the
aporoval of the F.tuilish anti French Ch..ee auto.
The cuwwercias crisis continual iu Galata.

MONTENEGRO.
Nlos-raa, February 4.
On the 2Ath of January the I.iiitesiegritis, with
a band of insurgents from the neighbouring villages,
which they kept in a state "f revolt, surprised seie-
ral villages in the district of Niesich, and behavetl
with the utumat cruelty end atrocity toaards the
peaceable Slussuluisit inhabitants, killing altogether
41 persons, of whom tea were children and three
uvmeth . . .

A second band attacked the chief town, Carianitz
—ammoniated oeventl pe.ple, burnt wally houses,
and acted with the greatest ferocity and cruelty
tea Ards the inhabitants.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1861-02-12

DEPENDS UPON -PUiLE BLOOD.

Ours. is subject to an overdow of vitiated bile
• is both prevalent and dangerous but these Pith
affeal an level's üble and sufficient protection. Tlmir
prevents the c,llection of those impurities which cease
no emeb dsngcr to the fine organs of the stomach and
bowels. They soon cure liver complaints, slystepsta,
rhea.esti,n, 11,tulenoe, wind and griping in the stomach
and isoceus, diarrheas, line of appetite, headache, heart
hard, pain in the chest, suction faintness and costive
MON ausurbotic affections, skin eruptions, deepceated
u:dsrs, ; also acting most visibly on the complesion
Improving, softeniag, and beautifying the
▪ tr.ereby giving that blooming and charming
*pp' eranee se desira,ule, yet se vainly sought
kir by all. In brief, these Pills work tkvis
wai to the very roots of each disease, eluniestag
in their passage, removing every unhealthy IMXIIII4II
lath n, till the blued is partied, the whole system retie
vatctl, and all the functions acting according to nature
the .laties of life become a pleasure, where before Nig
had been sad and weary burdens. They
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1861-02-12

arm ant) Nalm.

THE RECENT CATANTROPHE AT CHATHAN.—The
whole of the circuiustsnces connected with the recent
terrible explosion at the (.31411111n Royal Engineer
establishment, to:et hrr with a copy of the report draw'.
up by the officers composing the hoard of inquiry
ordered tri investigate the causes of the unfortuoste
~wcurrence. having hewn laid before the Duke of Cam-
bridge. his Royal llighunit haa to Isr expressed his dife
satisfaction that lie liss dirrft,l • further inquiry to
he instituts-rl. ID it-her to clear up certain points in coo.
lie aim' with the accident. ilia Rota! Highness ttrsires
information as to the rewom for u-lug the north caw-
sheal for the puriw-e of a hboratoty. with other cir-
cumstances moms td with the acrid tit which call for
explanation. The two sapper, inast —Stilt!,,
who accaaiunril tie •liff Rovers, who receisish
the *es erest ..1111 as all the other sufferers
Eff the exploffion, are pro•ressing very favourably. awl
it is exrectsul that *veersi of them will lw sufficiently
recovered to sllow of their leaving the Royal Engineer
lii,siotal in the course of the nest for days.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1861-02-12

tantpsh irc.

ROYAL SOUTH 11A3T5 INTHOSAHT -- The annual
meeting of the governors of this infirmary sas huhl
in the contuntee fle.fil a that ingutuf ion on Tues.
liar, The report. which sits miaininotisly adopted,
state.) that the finances are in a g.... 41 condition ;
thanks sere vote.) to the hoar.) f ihnuageilient and
committee ; stml the c..nsideratiou a a propos.' at.
teration ill the rules MAI litletpoolivi, in consequence
41 the !comity • 4 given:ors present,. The lirst tan
er..n.l OlUale:d performances during the past seek.
in aid of this institution, woe not well attended,
but the third attracted nearly 1,300 pergola,
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1861-02-12

WEYMOUTH RIFLE VOLUNTEER.

On Monday evenMg, tde 4th instant, a public meeting
warn 1.1.1 st the To for the porno.. of
Her klajisty'e loy•I end patriotic liik•iss an opportouity
41 enrolling themselves members of IL, Wi y south
Volunteer Kale Curve. The chair wee taken by the
Mayor, and there wore yreAent (leieein Thresher.
Iseutenent Weleford. &wits Tiwird. 114- Eliot. Is •••
G. D Esq., W. titmonde. Erg., Dr. Smith,
Too opus. &want Frac:noon. Mr. Robes-,
te.. 55.
The MATO., i opening the prooseilinzi, remasked
spin the mof the resent number of mentiwr-
twhinging tot Wei mintli Copm.oumpsndwitbtbo
pipnlation ' town, and pointed out the necessity
of 'Hartman' ...ors to plsee Weymouth in as fssunrahle
a position • thte respect se that occupied by other
towns in :ow kingdom. He expressed • hove that many
gentlemen *mild come lorward and join the corps at
once. lie loads apologies for Ni. absence of Mr.
Good.'mn, the Rev. Mr. Addison, and Mr. Trenchani,
all expnesed their beet wishes for Ni. welfare
and prosperity of the corps.
Lieut. WILLIBPORD read the fluanniel statement, front
which it appeared that there had been
RECIIrrs. s. d.
Amount of subscriptions, as per list • - 782 14 6
91 entrance fees (It 1. 641. each - - - 47 lb 6
Moiety for oast' for 58 undresessot 50s.
cacti • - - • . 43 10 0
Miacullaceoua 14 2
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1861-02-12

Emptrial parltaintitt.

OPENING OF THE SESSION.

The third session of the sixth parlisineht. of Queen
Victoria won °petted on Tuesday by her )lajeaty in
person, mold the iisual circumstances of pump and
ceremony.
Th. route from Buckingham Palace to the liorse
Guard-, and thence from Whitehall to the V,ct,coia
juror, won icocupied by crowds of psreolan trOM
ci
part. of London, including a large Weet,tioli
!,rovincisl viattors, and the mood intermixture of
foreigners.
At 12 o'clock Ow doors of the House of Goinitimis
were thrown open to the pusseas ,ra of licketa, anal,
though there was no rush, the arrivals being gradual,
the generic./ all round the ugust chamber wera Wain
thronged with elegantly-apparelled ladies. The
preleMee, who 011 JUCti 000ASiU111 sit on the OlipOSltc
• sae, were of course much later in arrival. Aster 1
o'clock tar ou4 celebrities, priors*, aisibaasa,lors.
j lges, kc.. •ppeared on the &Mlle.natal pita interch stage
of imliitation. and conversation fillud ur the inlet eel
until the dollish of trumpe,• announced the approach
of the prmession whieli litralas the entrance of her
klajraty in the Utilise ut Lords.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1861-02-12

LONDON MARKETS.

(BT ELECIRIC TELE(JRAPH.)

MARK-LANE, MONDAY, FEB. 11.

[FROM KINGSFORD AND LAY'S CIRCULAR.]
•

The supply of wheat from Kent and Essex
was small, which was taken at prices of this day
week.

The attendance from the country was large,
and a fair retail businoss wu transacted in
f weign, on late tonna

Barley was in fair demand, and fine malting
qualities scarce, which fetched more money.
Beans and peas unaltered in value.
Oat trade quiet. Prices unaltered.
Flour steady, at last week's quotations.

Weather fine.—Wind N.E.
ARRIVAIA :

Wheat (British) 3,075 Barley (Foreign) 2,590
BArley „ 2,737 Oats „ 12'2
Malt „ 18,125 Malt „ 289
Oats „ 8,530 Flour 504 sacks cud
Flour „ 15,470 36,301 barrels.
0 its (Irish) 1,290 Barley (Sc tch) 1,850
Mall „ 18 Oats „ 336
Wheat (Foreign) 54,3421 Wheat „

ItErROPOLITAN CATTLE MARKET.

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 11.

Our market wu supplied to-day with 3.620
beasts, 1,780 sheep and lambs, 86 calves, and
4.10 pigs.

Beast and sheep trade slow, at last Monday's
quotations.
Veal sold at an advance of fourpence per
atone on last Monday's prices.

..d. s. d.
Beef
Mutton
Veal
Pork

ARRIVALS :

Holland—Beast 618 Scotlancl—lleast 127
„ Sheep 9001 Irelan.l-13eaat 150
„ Calves 74 , Cambridge—Benet
Biotin—Beast 120 I Norfolk—Beast 100