The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette. — 1863-06-16 (Dorchester, Dorset, England)

BRIDPORT. —On Monday the futieral of Charles Dommett, who was murdered by his father, Henry Dom:sett, took place at Alliegtoo church. The tolling of the bell assembled a large number of persons, partly through cariosity and partly from sympathy. Tbe little grave is situate about 15 yards from the entrance gates, and nine third from the with on the left hand side. Mrs. Marshalsea and Mrs. Ward, two neighbours, accompanied the remains of the poor boy to their last resting place. Both were neatly dressed in mourning. Yrs. Dommett was too much overcome with grill to be present. They proceeded from Dowinett's bowie in • closed earriage, and carried the wain from the carriage to the allure's, and from the church to the grave. There were a few pimpl, ornaments on the wooden coffin, swath as affection for • child, even amonpt those who perhaps can ill afford it, always calls forth, and • breart-plate with "Charles Dewiest; died June sth, 1863, aged 6 years," written wen it. Th- Rev. A. Fos, incumbent, teed the beautiful burial service of the Church of England in a most impressive manner Dommett has been thirty-nine years in the employ of Mann Gundry and Co. The unfortunate man is of a relig ous turn of mind, and for many years was a regular attendant at the Independent Chapel. For some time past, however, either from ill health or indifference, he has but seldom attended a place of worship. One who has long been associated with hbo in his work, speaks of him as having been ill during the past winter, peculiar in his way; and given an instance of his str only a few days before the murder. Helnenatil o expressed an opinon that he should not live long. It has been mentioned thlt he WY much attached to his murdered aon. As proof of this it is asserted that on the Prince of Wales marriage day, he had the child then ill—brought down into the abbot' MOM, and would not leave it throughout the day. Mrs. Dommett speaks of him in the most affectionate Ceram as a kind husband and an affectionate father He has five children living, all at home, with the exception of one who is a sailor. He has always manifested much ooncern for these welfare, frequently praying in their behalf. It appears that on the inoregig of she aommitael of tie deed, • lona who worked on the premised at the warehouse sharpened the Wel knife at Dommeet's request. It is similar in appearance to those ordineell7 used by  shoemakers, but it is miler longer, being full eleven inch.. Having been in use or some time, the blade is much hollowed in the middle from its size and keenness, little effort must have beet, required to inflict the fatal gash. It has been stated that Dommett. hail suffered much from remorse previous to his ran:Meal to Dorchester. This is an error. His general ileum-Inoue, with the single ezeeption mentioned in the report of the inquest, has been characterised by an insensibility se to his position, as if his intellect were benumbed. His Map, it is true, was broken end fitful, hut so it had been mei-ions to the crime. For some time he had been in the habit of rng at break of day, and pacing the room unti/ tba time for going to. work arrived. Hr. Ward, a neighbour, who had the care of Hammett for • short time, just after the 000 a• misein of the offence, also speaks as to • kind of stupefaction wlrkh seemed to have overwhelmed him. He sat in the shier in a dreamy state, looking down on the blool of his son,rarill,errointing to it, said," that a e reality r Ward ' "Yea, my poor man, what made you do it r don't know, I don't know," was the answer. Previous I. the prieoner's removal to Bouninster, on Baturday meting, his working clothms were changed for • suit of black. While at the police station he was visited by his wife, who was accompanied fry two of her husband's sisters. The mese was most thstrezking. The poor man talked in a most incoherent manner. In reply to the remarks of his wife as to his state of mind whets be did the deed. Ohre, for a moment. he seemed to understand his position, and. said, "It's all dream : It can't be true," but fesmediately afterwards he lapsed into his former state of abstraction and insensibility. The unfortunate man is very calm and 'emceed at the county prison, and does nut eihibit any traces of insanity. He has • warder to sit up with him at nights.