The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1875-03-23 00:00:00

WAREHAM.

Pr.rry SEASlONS,Tnemlay.—Before Lieut-Colonel Maned,
Mr. H. Ilul, and the Earl of Eldon.
'1"h" C"^iel. groom. Jera. Miller, labourer, and Walter
Toms, three lads of West Lulworth, were charged by !-
Ransom with cruelty to aII alt 4 on the 12th inst. Miller
and Toni' pleaded guilty and Cornirk not guilty. It
appeared the donkey had two sacks of Hour on it, and the
two defendants who pleaded guilty, were riding on it as
well. Corniek was behind kicking it. The donkey could
hardly WWII. Fined 111, each and rafts.
Grorle Miller, machinist, of Bere Regis, was charged
with being drunk while in care of a horse and rart on the
tiimpike-road at Bore Regis en the lot hist The offence
was proved by P.C. Bishop. Fined 2s. and costs.
Willians Boyt and Robert Cbennry carters of Moreton,
were charged with riling without reins at Moreton on the
Bth inst. P.C. Battrick stated he saw the defendants
riling on waggons, and an accident had happened just
, before. fined Is. each and costs.
Jaws Chaffy, labourer, of Corte Castle, was summoned
! by Eliza If mild to show rause, Re. Mr. Howard appeared
for defendant The evidence ot both sides was very
I conflicting, and ultimately the Bench dismissed the case.

Perry Sessioss, Friday. —Before Mr C. J. Parke, Rev,.
C. J. Glyn, Col. Paget, Bev. J. If. Austen and Cale. Biddle
Andrew of Woodlands, was charged with stealing
311,5 of hay, value to. at the ierish of Wood and • on the 17th
Instant, the property of Mr Simeon Ituddle —Mr Atkimen
appeared for the defendant, who consented to he tried u der
the summary Jurisdiction Act, but pleaded not guilty. —The
evidence went to show that Henry Davis, • thepherd In the
employ id Mr Ruilille missed a Vitas of sainfoin hay from a
field at eeven o'clock on Wednesday morn', g.—P.C. Gill,
stationed at Horton, proved tracing the hay from the field to
the prisoner's house and in a shod he found the hay concealed
Some of which his donkey we • eating Mr. Huddle had no
, doubt about the hay tieing his and the constable produced a
!sample front the rick—The Bench convicted the prisoner, and
sentenced him to one calendar month hard labour.
Joseyk Lei UMW, Of Kinein, late head keeper in the employ
of the Hon. Grantley F. Berkeley, was summoned by that
geothoonn, tir trespassing in search of gime, at Minion on the
25th ult , on land river which he (Mr. Berkeley) htn tit right of
shooting. —Mr Trevanion appiwred for the complainant - The
case had been ailjournel from the last meeting at the defen-
roquest, who didi not now appear The offence was fully
',nivel —The Magistrates hought the defendant hid acted
very belly having only recently been In the prosecutor's
employ, and oinvicted hint in the full penally. (40. and 13. ad
cotts, or in default of payment, two months' hard labour. —The
defendant shortly afterwards made his appearance and was
taken in,. custody, but the money was soon paid.
Robert Lambert, of Stinehill, ',leaded guilty to having been
drunk in the town of Wimbonie on the oth inst. —Fined 5,1
and 7s mete.

costa.

As might have been expected, after the feelings of
regret which obtained in our midst on the receipt of
the intelligence announcing the death of Mr. Mitchell,
who had for so many years represented our town in
the Commons House of Parliament had subsided,
interest was excited touching who should be his
successor. So long ago was it since • contested elec-
tion, and such an occurrence had seemed so distant.
that the fact could hardly be realised that now there
is an open field, and that the two political parties
have a fair opportunity of testing their relative
strength.
Some years sgo, the electors returned one of each
opinion, Mr. Bailie Cochrane being the choice of the
Conservatives, and Mr. Mitchell representing the
Liberals; but on Mr. Cochrane retiring from the
borough, Mr. Munroe was brought forward as a
working men's candidate, professing liberal principles,
and he was returned in conjunction with Mr. Mitchell
At a subsequent election, however, Mr. Hodgson
succeeded Mr. Munroe and he and Mr. Mitchell
represented the borough till the re-distribution of
seats, when Mr. Hodgson retired, leaving Mr. Mitchell
the only candidate in the Liberal interest; but his
election was opposed by Mr. Goldsmid. a Conserve.
tive, who, however did not stand the poll, and since
that time there has been no opposition to the return of
Mr. Mitchell, for the hon. member had become 60
popular with the majority of the electors that any
attempt to displace him was felt to be futile by
those who would fain have had a Conservative member
for Bridport in the House of Commons.
Voting by ballot has also come into operation since
the last contested election, and here as elsewhere its
effect has been a theme of speculation.
Both parties were early stirring, and on Wednesday
evening Mr. F. W. Gundry, solicitor, left Bridport for
London, for the purpose It was supposed of making
arrangements for the coming forward of a Liberal
candidate.
Perhaps about the first gentleman mentioned as
likely to solicit election was Alderman Sir Charles
Whetham, now living in London, but a native of
Bridport, whose family has for many years been con-
nected with the trade of the town, and whose two
sons, Mr. W. S. Whetham and Mr. S. Whethem live
here, and are the manners of the firm of Messrs. S.
What'll= and Sins. Phis gentleman is a Conserva-
tive and it was hit that he if any one would stand a
fair chance of being returned.
A brether of Mr. K. D. Hodgson was spoken of in
the Liberal interest, and from the respect entertained
for Mr. K. D. Hodgson, his return was looked upon
as being probable
Various others were also mentioned, amongst them
Sir Ivor Guest, Lan., Mr. Charles Hamlin., and Mr.
Robert Elphinstoie in the Conservative interest; and
kir. Denby Seymour on the side of the Liberals; but
of course very mush of it was mere guessing, and there
was not the least foundation for the majority of the
rumours although Mr. Seymour did visit Bridpurt on
Friday.
The Conservatives held a private meeting at the
Greyhound Hote, on Thuni&y after which it was
generally understood that Sir 'hates Whetham was
the candidate of heir choice.
The return of Sir. F. W. Gundry from London on
Thursday night lar the last train was anxiously looked
forward to by vilifies' quidnunc*, many of that.
most interested awaiting his arrival at the station,
but, although notaing definite was ascertained at the
time, it was intimated on Friday that Mr. Hodgson
did not contemplate coming forward.
On Friday snorting • number of circulars came by
post from 11r. F. Norfolk, addressed to various gentle-
men in the town, innouncing his intention of contest-
ing the Borough in the Conservative cause, and the
following particulars relating to Mr. Norfolk will be
of interest, He Was born at Luton, on the 2nd of
August, 1641, and is the eldest son of W. .1. Norfolk,
Esq., Chief Inspector of the London and County Bank.
He was educated first, privately ; then at the College,
Brixton Hill • and afterwarcU at King's College,
London; and 'took B.A. degree at the University of
London in 1867. lie is an actuary by profession, and
in the year 1874 was engaged with Mr. G. Morris in
the United States, making a journey along the Mobile
and Ohio railroad, for the purpose of inspecting the
lands on and adjacent to that line, and of reporting on
the inducements, suitability, and advantages of that
region of country as a Home for the English
emi,grant." In 1866 he married the eldest daughter
of Alfred Safe, Esq., banker, Aylesbury, who is
CaTptain Commandant of the 4th Bucks Rifles.
he following appeared in the Tintel of Friday :-
Tax REPPISILTIATION OF yIIJorORT.-The vacancy at
Bridport, occasioned by the oath of Mr. Mitchell, will,
It is expected, occasion • keen contest The two parties
are pretty evenly balanced, and election agents are already
at work. Ur. Mitchell WU first returned for Bridport in
1611. Sir Charles Whetham, an Alderman of the City of
London, and who recently served the office of Sheriff, has
intimated his intention to present himself in the Conser-
vative interest Ma candidate for the seat. Sir Charles is
a native of the town, and he and his family have long been
identified with it in connection with one of its staple
manufactures, which gives employment to many of the
working classes there.
The .standard of the same day had the following :-
'• Bei DFORT ELEMON.-Ahlitrutan Sir Charles Whetharn,
who is a native of Bridport, has been invited to become a
candidate in the Conservative interest for the seat
rendered vacant by the death of Mr. T. A. Mitchell. We
understand that Sir Charles will accept the invitation,
and that his address will shortly be published.'
The following isiraph, relative to the election, '
appeared in the Br' ereury of Saturday : -
" BIUDPOWT Eiscriom.--Sir Charles Whetham has
been asked by the Conservative' as a candidate for the
vacancy in the representation of the borough of Bridport,
caused by the death of Mr. T. A. Mitchell, and it is lila),
be will accept the invitation. The name of Mr. F.
Norfolk is also mentioned ass candidate in the Conserva-
tive interest."
The Cily Press of Saturday contained the following :-
" Alderman Sir Charles Whethain, who is • native of,
and largely connected with the trade of. Bridport, has
been invited to become • candidate in the Conservative
interest, for the seat rendered vacant by the death of Mr.
T. A. Mitchell. Independently of party politiesisrgtilr
Charles would probably receive the support of a
number of the electors of his native borough, with which
he has always been closely connected, both by commercial
relations and family ties. Added to this, the integrity
and the business qualities which have won for him his
present position in the city, would be • strong rpm..
mendation to the constituena."
On Saturday afternoon Mr. Norfolk's address was
issued. He offers himself as "a consistent Conaerv-a
tive and Churchman, ready to Afford an independent
support to the present Government." Later in the
It "." nerally
cohaidoferedstaintoe;:agnt lir;"l'asidßairdit swthasereosn'u'bebiso4
evening a more lengthy address, in the shape of a
circular, containing Mr. Norfolk's views on some of
the leading questions of the day, was distributed from
house to house. Mr. Norfolk was therefore the first
candidate in the field.
ou Saturday afternoon, at four o'clock, a meeting of the
Liberal committee took place at the Bull Hotel, for the
p it was said, of determining who their candidate
should it being stated that there were no less than
twelve gentlemen ready to come forward. It was
announced during the evening that the result of the.
committee's deliberations had bmn, the selection of Mx.
Ban, of nelgrave-square, London, • gentleman of inde-
pendent means, and who was recoatuendedsmin
HabyytemMtr.o...K.cad
Yth. ers..l"dga°Thne. deMtenrininaSanthttnlnMoforitheye'committee was
conveyed to Mr. Rani, and he left London the
slime evening by mail train for Dorchester, where he was
met by a carriage and pair from the Bull HoteL Bridport,
and he arrived at Bridport about half-pest four on SU-12.
day morning. Many were anxious during the day to
catch a glimpse of the new candidate, and in the evening
Mr. Math attended Divine service at St. Mary's Church,
bens attended be one of his solicitors Mr. N. Si. Loggin),
Mr. W. Knight, ste
Cot err Comm Wednesday.- Before Mr. T. IL P. Lefroy, On Saturday • Mr. Broadhurst was in Bridport, haying
Judge. been lent down by the Working Men's Association, but
Wasteful v Watts-Mr J. Drultt, Junr.. appeared for the we beard of nothing having been decided on.
plaintiff who claimed tlg 23 Id for plasterer's work done to a For some few days Sir Lawrence Palk had been in the
house at Bournemouth -Mr 11. T. Trevanion, of Poole, town, and it was cmildently rumoured that his visit had
•Pestrol for the defendant - The awe ram referred, both parties something to do with the election, and the following
osisenting. to Mr F. Tuck, architect, of Bournemouth. ph which appeared in the Bridal Deify Peat of
W.: v. Mothers -This was the ease in which the Judge hail = seemed to throw a little light on the subject :-
emoted to the defendant a limy trial, the plaintiff having "The Sue has reason to believe that Mr. Ale d
obtailiwi at the hand. 01 a fury tts damages for injuries Baird, of Uric, Kincardineshire, son-in-law of Sir Leer
indicted toy a ferocious dog. -Me Kende, solicitor, stated that w-
plaintiff, for whom Br If . W. genes Palk is the accepted Conservative candidate for
Bridport."
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and havinz dismissed him after some month's service. -Mr F.
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ii Tamer, of Winilionle, was for the defendant, who stated
that he engugol plaintiff hy the month and had good and
sufficient reason for discharging him from his employ.-The ththeempurposew..itue,;withalleeedin
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lionrneniouth, and he eimmed gg gs 11l for ref reshnient and Mbjecta of Data:treat to them; and the question any
Templar and the hoer, Sc. , was sulOied seven or eight yeses oolit511; was issued. During the morning ay. Kr, Rani
sites. -1 he defendant pleaded that he warn not indebted, and &ore through the town in lin open • ...,1
aboi oat the claim was barred by the Tippler's Act.-Judgment keenly observed. He is of rather slender build, .1,---twenwtiaav
was ON . for the defendant. about 35 years of see, and his a very plessithi -yee-i,a
get° y. ~Niier.Anni end Fuld - Mr Reade appeared for um, countenance. About this time also it wise thet—sT,
•.• awl* Oren, jun., for Mg defendant. -The plaintiff eharies Whethath had definitely determined' stated
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!!'„rcitirottlft• rem oi tais alic press on
Friday evening. it being %h.... occasion of
‘2_,..)Lajar the state oiler. v ~.,_
vkit. There were present elder nisi, ows
d then-
through CompatiT and carbine drill, and lwAttitt• 000 i Tegasin
of Bard Lana hams down a .
selves to the eahet-^Jiou of the Adjutant. put 11,,catr bievenintheg,Aetlwd,o and‘-ththerva ruatimoolirC4thliptrov es,
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