The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1875-04-20 00:00:00

Empetial arlianunt.
muss OF LORDS.
MONDAY.

AFFAIRS IN NATAL.
Earl GIRT brought on hia motion neipecting the Kaffir
outbreak in Natal,
had
expressed his opinion that the
Colonml Secretary had committed • great error in ordering
the release of Langalibalele. lie moved an address to the
Crown on the subject..
The Earl of I'ARNANVON, in a speech of some length,
defended hii policy, which he contended was both wise and
safe, and would ultimately meet with the approval of the
colonists themselves.
The Earl of Kiss mum'? also criticised the action taken
by the Government, which was vigorously defended by the
Lord Chancellor.
Ultimately. the motion was withdrawn, alter a denial
by Lord CAIVAIVON that he acted on the matter under the
influence of Bishop Galena°.

TUURSDAT.

LANDLORD AND TEDART BILL.
The Duke of RICHMOND having moved the second read-
ing of the Agricultural Holdings (England) Bill.
The Earl of AIRLIK thought the Government had
exercised a sound discretion in making this measure
permissive. It was • valuable Bill. and if passed would
give • considerable stimulus to agriculture.
The Marquis of HOMILY WM satisfied that if the Bill
passed in its present shape it would be scouted by the
majority both of landlords and tenants.
iscount Mincitgrox considered that the Legislature
was called twin to indicate the principles of justice
and equity upon which contracts between landlord and
tenant ought to he based, but at the same time it was
necessary to guard against interference with freedom of
contract
The Duke of SOMERSET found great fault with almost
every clause of the Bill.
The Earl of MALMERBURT said this provisions of the
Bill, were intended to inform the landed interests what,
in the opinion of Parliament, should be the principles of
the protection of their capital. lie admitted the force of
some of the objections, and intimated that the Govern-
ment would introduce amendments in committee.
The Earl of Mottur concurred in all that had been said
with regard to the desirability of preserving freedom of
contracts but thought it an extraordinary way of securing
that object to peas • law and einpower either of the parties
affected to contract himself out of it.
Lord HENNIKER supported the BilL
The Duke of ARGYLL thought the Government
were wise in not interfering with the right of private
contract.
Some observations were added by Lord WAVENET and
the Marquis of BATH.
Earl Giudsvituf noticed that almost every spc.aker had
been in favour of freedom of contract. There had been •
general concurrence of compliment to the Government for
dealing with the question, and a general condemnation of
almost every clause of tbe Bill aughter). bloat of the
measures of the Government were like the little balloons
sold in the streets—pretty and graceful, floating by their
very lightness; but whet, closely exanuned found to have
absolutely nothing in them—Haughter). The subjects of
the measures were interesting, the titles were attractive,
but they contained nothing ; and this was no exception to
the rule.
The Duke of Mamoru, believe that the great majority
of the landlords of the country would be desirous of coin-
ing under the operation of the Bill, and that it would be
satisfactory to the tenant farmers.
After • few words from Lord STANLEY of AingatWr.
The Bill was read a second time.

FRI DIN.
The Supreme Court of Judicature Act, passed a second
readia4.

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HOUSE OF COMMONS,
THURSDAY.
Sir 4.111111.V4 AM:MILLET moved the second reading of
the Merchant Shipping Act Amendment Bill.
Mr. Disitani.i oleierved that the principle if the Bill had
been accepted even by Mr. Plimsoll, awl the speeches
which had been made, " however ingenous and interes-
ting," were suitable rather for committee than for the
present state of the Bill.
The second readings were agreed to.

FRIDAV.
Some mkeellaneous notices were got through, and pro-
ves.' WIM !mule with the Navy estimates.
MONDAY.

Mr. OWICO LIMO asked whether it was true that "a
menacing Note" had been addressed by the Prussian
Government to the FICIOIIIIIII Government
Mr. MARCEL! mid: The Note in question had been
addressed to Belgium • long time ago. It was a Note of
remonstrance, and remonstrance did not necessarily mean
menace. It has been replied to by Belgium, and the
German Ambassador had communicated the correspon-
dence to the British Government " and we," said Mr.
Disraeli, "have appreciated that act as evidence of the
cordial anti confidential character of the coma 1111 l ication
between the two Governments," a view which the House
eador,ad by general cheering. After slowly reading the
last paragraph of Mr. Lewis's question, which asked
what step- it was the intention of the (;ovenintent to
take, "shun!! Belgian independence be imperilled in
consequence of rejecting the demands of Prussia," the
Premier pointed out that it was not expedient or neces-
vary that the policy of the Government should be declared
on hypothetical cases, a sentiment which again drew forth
cheers ft the sympathising House. But he would on
this I 'cession m far deviate from the lOills) comae as CO
say —(here the House because profit 1111 l fly still)—that,
should the independence of Belgium be really threatened
--realig threatened. the Premier repeated with emphasis,
as he slowly looked around at hon. members who were
straining all their attention to catch the momentous
declaration evidently pending, "why then we shall to our
duty to our Sovereign, and not be afraid of meeting Parlia-
ment." The death-like silence which had pertatled the
House for the preceeding few seconds was broken by
cheers and seine laughter, amid which the Pretnier.
relaxing nothing of the gravity of his countenance, resumed
his seat.

TUESDAY.
Mr. CHARLES Lewis called attention to a breath of
privileilge. in the publication of • leiter in the Tints and
Doily News referring to Captain Belford Pim, read before
the Poreiirn Loans committee. The real offender, accord-
ing to Mr. Disraeli Was some member of the Committee,
who, he assumed, must have given the letter for publica-
tion, and the PRUNE MINISTER declared that if this person
would confess his crone he, for one, would he willing to let
off the printers. Mr. DISRAELI rather. pointedly suggested
that some member of the Committee, • from the Chairman
downwards," might make the revelation.
But as Mr. Lawn, the Chairman, did not feel himself
at liberty to divulge prematurely any of the proceedings of
the Committee. The PRINZ SIINUITEL evidently on the
principle that somebody must be puntiled, declared that
he would rote for the summoning of the printers to the
bar of the EMAIL MOSICHIS were accordingly passed to
summon the printers.
WEDNESDAY.
Mr Wir LLET presented a petition from Mr. Skipworth,
praying that the tine of £5OO inflicted on him might be
returned to the parties who paid the money on Mr. Skip-
worth's behalf, aryl without his consent.
The SPEAKER pointed out that petition was informal,
and could not be received.
Sir J. Lunar/CS moved the seeond reading of the Ancient
Monument's Bill, the object of which was to provide far
the preservation of ancient relics throughout the country.
Sir 1.. LEOCIARD moved the rejection of the Big.
Lord F. lIERVRY seconded.
Mr. B. Bore supported the second reading.
Mr. RAIKES pointed out that the Bill infringed the
standing orders regarding private property, and if the Bill
was read a second time he should MOTO that it he referred
to a committee.
Mr. FOLSTER advised the hon. baronet to consrnt to the
Bill being so referred, rather than withdraw it.
After further discussion the House divided. when BC
voted for the second reading, and 165 against it
THUILSDAY.
Mr. Disaszu moved that a Kenealy-Orton petition.
praying for the dismissal of the Judges, should not be
allowed to lie on the table of the House any longer. A
most animated—not to say excited—debate followed, all
the speakers criticising the doctor in strong ternis.
Mr. BRIGHT showed much of his old tire, and was tre-
mendously cheered by both sides, lie made a scathing
attack on Stoke.
The Speaker made a very dignfled little speech, which
was very well received. The division, which lasted no less
than twenty five minutes, was a most curious sight, nearly
all the House walking into ODA lobby.
THE BUDGET.
The CHANCELLOR of the EXCHEQUER said he had not to
review a year of extraordinary prosperity, but there were
no elements in prospect to inspire despondency. The
revenue had produced £196,872 over estimate, and the
expenditure was 1:215,000 over estimate. The actual
surplus was L 502,193. The Excise and Customs returns
showed the condition of the people was fairly satisfactory.
The estimated revenue of 1f175.6 is as follows:—
Customs ... •• • ... .C 16500,000
Stamps •• • •• • ... 10,010,000
Land and House Taxes 2.450,000
Property and Income-tax ... 3,110000
P"'"ffice "' ••• 5.750, 000
Telegraphsl,6oo,ooo

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Miscellaneous ... ... ~, tyeamo the second, requiring the appearance of the printer of the -`" -
great -..&nr;i
' Leerrenc.ne,
itiwti,dohweesrn,
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inA,
the defendant
-- Daily peers, not being put
Being a total of ... .C75,e65,0110 Mr. DISRAKIXS amendment thus becoming the sub- I himintt
' dames
"
The expenditure is estimated as follows, although it stantive motion. ping" him throu declaring that NW Haines was very fond off worship-
gh the niediu.m of osculation. The jury
is possible there may be some supplementary estimates, Sir W. HARCOURT moved am an amendment that "it not
li-und • v erdict or the pituntiff , with CZ° .
which will not, however, be consida-able :
_— being expedient to proceed further with thia matter, the
National Debt .•• ... ... .11.27,215,00C1 order for the attendance of the printers be read and di.- I Lord Derby and bit. Stafford Northcote on Satunley
Consolidated Fluid •• • ... 1,5110,000 charged." received a deputation of Sugar importers and refiner., who
On this the HoUSa divided, with the result that the waited upon them for the purpose of urging the Govern-
Army
Army Purchase Commission ... Rat,ooo Prernier's resolutiou was carried by 231 votes against 166. ment to endeavour to induce France, Belgium, and
Navy 10,7511,0mM) The right bon. gentleman then moved a second resolution Holland to abandon the system of granting imunties for
Civil Services ... ... ... It lakson couched in terms similar to those employed by Sir W. the export of sugar. Lord Derby, in reply, expressed his
Postefilce ... ... ... ... 3,frffibil Harcourt in the latter part of his amendment. concurrence with the views of the imputation, and while
Collection of Revenue ... ... 2,1P1.000 There was a good deal of laughter when, on the motion pointingpointingout the the
of influencing foreign countries
Telegraphs ... ... . I ilk 0110 being put, Sir W. HARCOURT pronaptly rose and observed in the matter, pcintiewl that the Government would do
Packet Service • • ,tilm,.ooo what they could. Sir Stafford Northcote spoke in a
•.. ... ... that the House ought really to have some explanation
-- of the new course proposed by the Government. If they similar sear.
Giving a total 0 ... 113.268,000 went on in this way they would SALISBURY CATUNDRAL—A meeting was held at Salis-
become the laughingstock
The difference between these two aggregates is of the country." bury, on Wednesday, for the purpose of raising funds for
£117,000, and the Chancellor of the Exchequer proposed Mr. DISRAELI retorted that as the hon. and learned completing the restoration of the cathedral. It waistated
qnly one remission, and that was more a reelluatment gentleman had desired to move ouch an amendment him- that .00,060 hail been already expended on the work, and
that about .£ll,OOO WaS required for completing the choir
than n
a remison. At present brewers of 1,000 barrels pay self he might be forgiven the feeling of disappointment
• license duty of £2 2... while nre"rs of only Mu barrels which was shown by his remarks. and great transept Nearly .C 3,000 was subscribed in the
nay Cl lbs. al. This severely handicaps the smaller The Summoni for the attendance of the printers was room. Besides' this Miss Grove has undertaken to renovate
I.,mwers, and confer, a practical monopoly on the greet read and discharged. the organ at a cost of about C 3,000, Mr. Lear has con-
brewing firms. This monopoly Sir Stafford Northeote rim vicnnotor rerrrioxs. tributed .£l,OllO towards the choir screen, and Lord
nropoien to ile.troy by charging • neiform duty of 12a. dd. Mr. WHALLEY called attention to " the petition signed Beauchamp haS promise to give a reredos.
for every 50 bans+. brewed. This will entail a loss by Anthony Biddulph and others praying fore free pardon Actin:4 rot SIDLICrioS. —At Leeds Assize, on Mura-
t. revenue of about £60,100 in the current year. to Castro Mies Tichlarne." day, .an extraordinary seduction case, which hat been
Another readjustment was proposed in the stamp duty, Mr. Camas briefly replied that he had given full consider- before Lord Coleridge and a special jury three days, was con'
At pres ntthere was a duty on written appointments in wen to petitions in die matter of Arthur Orton, and he eluded. The plein tiff .Mr. Shaw, and the defendant, Thomas
the Civil Service and in private newness., „dale those protested against the manner in which Dr. Konealy's Hopkinson, wereboth farmers, and hail been intimate from
who had no written appointment paid nothing. The motion affecting the Judges was kept on the orders of the childhood. The defendant called at plaintiff's house in
charge now amount.' to five per cent, of the anneal vide. House, and Ildraguided that it should be either Proceeded March last year, and found no one at home but plaintiff's
Of every appointment made in writing for the first year. with or withdrawn, daughter. aged twenty-two He remsined with her, and
It was proposed to reduce the amount of the taxwed to Dr. KENEALT made • long rambling snaeck. the bulk during his stay succeeded in seducing her. The jury re-
make it uniform : all appointmenta in the civil Service being devoted to justification of Dr. Kenealy, and to the turned a verdict for the plaintiff for lAA Lord Coleridge,
t, he made in writing inteert Proliat!miliel appointments, promulgation of the warning of the consequence of reject- In summing up, characterised the defendant's conduct as
end the charge would be five shillings
Per "ent. on the ing his motion whenever it should he brought on. " The marked by ouch infamy ili no words in the English
language could adequately express.
Ant year of service. We have thus reduced O.
: —s surplus to morning that sees the rejection of that motion will carry
A:257,0110, and although, its I have .aid. laMnn . yet i ~le to on, dismay and rage throughout England." said the doctor, in TA i Lot's PATENT SEWING HACIIINRS have new Patent
a tragic tone. The House laughing at this, he added "that improvements, which rendered them superior to all other
general position. further remissions are impri.
may be asked whether we propose any re Mstmenta i Nero fiddled whilst Rome was burning, s.nd "that after intake. for DRMINAKINU and lanai' use. "Flee are
Well, I really do no not think that inbringing on the motion he should wash his hands of the Simpt to Learn." " Nagy to Work." "Not liable to get out of
the
Parliament prusent state of
.our taxation it would he agreeable to or the consequences." orrWr, are
~' Strong," "Sniff," " Durable," "make very
conntrY that we should attempt to rip up the system Mr. BRIGHT pointANl out that Miallaged reason for delay little mann, and can be had on "easy ferns," of purchase
eiBanndectevuarnseqyutoentiCyfuwtioorthn worthless
tinder which we find ourselves-01w, hear,. cal:l ilf't —that certain petitions were not forthcoming—wee no at a "moderate pricei.l"l.—..dlt
prepared to say that our present fiscal system ! !trill excuse. It was upon the evidence that might be adduced public against. cheap,
tter.io,btapriinceforlnthteenmd,ining
'the very best that rata be proposed. and that in future not upon the petitions that the House of Commons would machines, which are often recommended by Dealers—on
year' there may not arise occasions for modilicattons and arrive at • verdict min'aChli'nrelist'at
improvements in that system; but Ido think we may Mr. WADDT in a tone of ill.supprosied indignation. a;•.:rce.iieurentnocuf ttohegezri
' unable to obtain
fairly hold up our heads and say that there is no great cry declare.. I that hr. Kenealy had met an infinately better purchaiers, if Taylor's Patent Sewing
or urgent necessity for any great readjustment or reform 1 reception in the MAIM of Commons than he deserved. Machines from local Dealers, are respectfully requested to
which he (Mr. Wadd ) found in • send for a pros_pectus to Iff, Cheapaide, London, KC.:
in our system of taxation at the prevent time—Orr. hear). What was the language
lathing beck for a considerable period of time we see h above the name of Edward V , said Great Driffield. Vorhalgra_ .1" the branch establishments;
. tax after ...oar that pressed opon the national to have been oddness& to the peoplearnManchester but • Si, Bilverwtsrost. Hulk New 131. Mitigate, Wakedekl.