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The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette. — 1877-08-21 (Dorchester, Dorset, England)

SCENE IN COURT.  At the Westminster Police Court on Saturday, Ada if iFFy Trarester,l6, described as an actress, WAR charged with stealing some blankets, sheets, china, &c., from the coffee house, No. 486, King's-road, Chelsea.—The prosecutor states! that at one o'clock on Friday morning a cabman brought the prisoner and she took a lodging at his house; at ten o'clock she ordered a cup of tea, a round of toast, and a newspaper, for which she paid, and then went away in a cab. —The prisoner: There wasn't enough butter on the toast. —Mr. D'Eyncourt asked the pri,oner, who became violent, to he smiet, and conduct herself properly, at which she burst out laughing, and balanced herself on the edge of the dock, and then tying a handkerchief tightly round her neck, said she would choke herself-Proseentor said the things were worth Wis.—Prisoner : About 20., you mean.— Mr. D'Eyncourt wished to know if the prisoner was sober, or in her right senses. —Davis (assistant gaoler) stated she was sober. It was wickedness. —Prosecutor said she was a stranger to him—Edward Samon, a pawnbroker's' assistant, proslueed some tea-nips pledged by the priss•ner for Ss.— Prisoner: Don't blush. Who are you calling a prisoner? 11l hit you in the eye. How many things have you stolen in your time? Prosecutor identified the cups. Prisoner : Don't cry about it—Vim. F. Roberts, a cab-driver, said he was called to take the prisoner tip at the coffee-house. —Prisoner : Yes, and a nice old robber yon are—The cabman said he took the prisoner up; she was very bulky —Ro much so that she could I hardly climb into the cab. After driving her alma to various places, he went to Batter& a Bridge, and she would not pay the toll ; he afterwards drove ti a pawnbroker's, and there else pledged the cups and saucers. lie basked through the trap of Isis cab, alla saw the prisoner taking blankets and sheets From round her body, and wrapping them in a new. paler. and he took her G. the poliee-station. —Pri,,,mer yes, rn give yon something when I get Issasl of you. —The Cabman said he hmt hot been paid his fare. Prisoner : You won't have any money 4,11 t of ins ; murder you when I get boll of you ; 11l I-sill your nose out of your face.—Mr. IVEyneourt told the prisoner to be quiet and not make grimaces. -Prissmer I,,gan gesticulating visdently, sinsl said ahe 111%111 a Innatie—disln't she look like ~no? She felt the madness .miss••: on her. -Pollee-emu:table John Manley sail her clothes were at a I s• where the cabman called; they were detained for 30.. rent she owed.—Prisoner said she would give them 30 " Is,b." in the eye ; she wanted a snn,,ze and a wash. Mr. D'Eyneseirt asked her how 01.1 she was. -Prisoner : 17 come Sunday.— Mr. D'Eyncond iemandel her for a week, and she jumped out of the dock shouting, "Whoa Emma!" On being removes! to the cell she tried to strangle herself, and smashed the things on which her food was given her.  A
The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette. — 1877-07-17 (Dorchester, Dorset, England)

IIII.  That pthe does so is dne, not to the will of the English people, but the personal preferences of Elizabeth and Charles 11. At the beginning of each of those reigns an attempt was made to sever the link between the English Church and an essentially nnEnglish religion ; and in both cases it was overridden by the personal inlbtence of the Sovereign. The present time is peculiarly appropriate for a renewal of the attempt. Our old enemy, the Church of Home, has declared in the most shameless manner . . . _ _  that war against the fundamental principles of social morality which she has all along been half-i.ecretly waging. It is a fitting opportunity to cut all connexion with the declared enemy of society and civilisation. Our episcopal enceeenion 1,1 derived from Rome ; and it always leaves epen a door for the introduction of the idolatory and wickedness ;;f the Romish Church. Until the sum resin is cut off, the door will not be closed. But when Bishops are appginted like Deans or Archdeacons without ally special ceremony, or at any rate without the laying on of hands of other Bishops, it will be impossible for the clergy to imitate the sacerdotal pre. tensions of Roman priests. / We shall he allied with the civili.ed and progressive Protestant communities, , and shall have finally ln with that fatal organisation which cornipted tie Chrintain religion and niamacred our father& Now thin thing can ne done. We do not believe there is a single cinntjfliency in the United Kingdom Which, if properly biitructe,l upon the bearings; of this question, would ot give its vote in favour of the reform. It . kes no perceptible alteration to the Protee ts ; the Bishops will still wear lawn Klee , and have large incomes, and sit in the Buae of Lords, and rule their dioceses. It alai6lutaly clears away sacerlotalism and the danger of it. All that is wanted is that the constituencies shorld be properly instructed ; and this work must be undertaken by the Evangelical Alliance and other Protestant societies, backed by all men of moderation and mssl sense. I rpon them devolves the task of perfecting the work of the Reformation, and giving a truly Protestant character to the English Church. We do not disguise from ourselves that this measure is a Conservative one. If carried, it will probably rstpone (Reestablishment for fifty years, or even indefinitely. But we do not think true Liberals need oppose it on that account. In the meantime, the Church will be more truly national, and will better reflect the character of the English peo-de • and when ;Reestablishment does come, the Chime% will be Protestant and not Catholic. The enormous influence which must in any Case remain to her, will be exerted on the side of truthfulness and progress ;not in support of the ;lark and tortuous and fil:l4 ways of priestly superstition.—Examiner.  The sheriffs have named the VIM inst. as the day for the execution of Frances Stallard. aced IS at Winchester, for murdering her child. No hopes are entertained of reprieve.  ENGLAND TER9us
The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette. — 1862-08-19 (Dorchester, Dorset, England)

TRIANGULAR ASSAULT. —James Burnett, farmer, of Chard, was summoned for having on 30th July assaulted Priscilla Masters, widow. He was further charged with a like offence against her sons, Edward Masters and William Maaters—Defendant admitted having put the whip about 'ern, as they they were saucy and stubborn, and the mother would not go out of the house. The mother said on the day in question she was sitting in her house when her boy Gilbert ran in, and said "Run mother, for Fred is crying murder." She went out and saw Edward on Thomas Burnett's back. She asked Thomas Burnett what WU the matter, and he said that the boy had been up and " catched the hay rick a fire." The mother requested that the boy might be delivered up to her, but he refused, and dragged him up the road to his mother's house, and she followed. No one would tell her what the boy had done, but defendant said "Have him in and give him a good flogging." The boy was taken in and she heard him cry murder. She then went into the house, and found the boy between the knees of James Woonten. Defendant came in and struck Edward with a horsewhip. Upon begging him not to strike the boy again, he struck her with the whip. She screamed out murder, as she did not think her life was worth a ha'penny. Her boy William was in the road at the time, and when Edward ran out he asked defendant what his younger brother had done, when he was struck by defendant with the horsewhip.—Defendant now said the boy had set fire to the hedge near some buildings, and that the whole of them might have been destroyed. The mother, he also added, came on with a deal of abuse, and quite upset his mother.--The youngest complainant could not be examined, as his mother said be did not understand the nature of an oath.— Hannah Locock, who was called by defendant, said that on the 30th July the little boy Edward Masters WAS going home from work about eight o'clock, in company with another boy, when she saw little Masters go close to the hedge and immediately afterwards saw it "in a blaze.' The other boy was not near Masters. It did not barn long, as Mr. Burnett tame and put it out. There was an hay rick on the other aide of the road.—James Woonton, a labourer, in the employ of Mrs. Burnett said be was in the house when the small complainant was brought back. In came the mother and "'arced" and abused Mrs. Burnett, who ordered her out of the house twice, but the mother refused to go. The defendant might have given her a bit of a push, but it was unknown to him if ho struck her with • whip.—Defendant was fined la and costs for the amanita on the two sons, the Chairman telling him be was justified in expelling the mother, aed ius she appeared to have brought the assault on herself, that summons would be dismissed, but as to the other two, he had so right to take the law into his own hands. A summons which had been taken out against Edward Masters for damaging the hedge, was dismissed.
The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette. — 1862-07-29 (Dorchester, Dorset, England)

BALIELBI7RY.—Mosniy.  The commission for holding the wises for the county of Wilts was opened in this city on Saturday evening by Mr. Justice Keating: Yesterday the learned judges attended Divine service in the cathedral. This morning Mr. Justice Williams took his seat in the Crown Court, and Mr. Justine Keating sat at Nisi Prins. There were only 14 prisoners for trial, but there were wino civil oases, rather a large number for this county. The criminal offences are very slight. James Dangereeld was indicted for maliciously wounding his wife with intent to murder her. Mr. Swayne was counsel for the prosecution. As the wife was too ill to come to the wines her deposition was real, and from that it appeared that on the 14th of June, about 6in the morning, she got up and went downstairs, and then she hung some clothes out to dry. She then went into the kitchen, and was kneeling down taking up the ashes when the prisoner came down and began to abuse her and call her bad names. She got up, having the poker in her hand, and told him he had better not call her those names again, or he should have something, and she called him • nasty, stinking, old blackguard. The prisoner then went Into the garden, and she went on with her work. He setumed in a short time and began cursing her and striking her on the bead with a grafting tool until she became insensible. When she came to herself she found that her aria was broken and that her head was bleeding. The prianner was at that time cutting her throat.. The woman was for sonui time in danger. . . . . . . .  The jury found the prisoner Chitty with intent to do grievous bodily harm, and sentenced him to 18 months' imprisonment with bard labour. Robert Goodfellow was indicted for maliciously wounding his wife, Mary Anelleerifeßow, at Pinkerton Anger, on the 7th of April. with intent to maim her, . .  lir. 'Snowden coadueied the ease for the prosecution _ • . - - - • - - •  The prisoner was • sailor. On the 10th Of March the wife, with the sanction of the prisoner, obtained a situation as nurse at Dr. Finch's lunatic asylum, near Salisbury. On the 6th of April the prisoner called upon her at the ssylum, and she went to him at the Victoria Anna about 6 o'clock in the evening end remained with him till 9 o'clock. She then retnrned to the asylum. The neatanening the wife again spent the evening with her husband, and took leave of him at the Victoria Arms at 9 o'clock, and started for the asylum. When abs got within 20 yards of the door the prisoner came up and asked her if elm wanted any money. She said she did not. He then put his hand into his pocket, laid hold of her dress with his left hand, and struck her in the grain with his right hand. She ran into the asylum and it wa• then found that she had been stabbed.  The.. prisoner was found Guilty of unlawfully  wounding, The wife recommended him to merey, and he was Rentenoed to three months' imprisonment with hard labour.
The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette. — 1862-09-23 (Dorchester, Dorset, England)

THE ITALIAN TRIO.  The Pope to Louis Napoleon. Fly not yet,'tis just the hour That threatens most my temporal power; Oh, do not leave me, pray! I own I've called you many a name, But who would hate a poor old dame For aught that she can say? Louis Nap. I've stayed, old lady, far too long, In fact I feel I'm in the wrong, And off I mean to go. Your neighbour there has shown he. quite Prepared and willing M'm, to fight Against your every foe. King Victor. Yes, leave the poor old girl to me, You'll see how quickly we'll agree When you are out of sight. And she shall walk in Bilk attire, And go to church in glory, sire, And I'll do all that's right. The Pope. Ido not like the plan at all, My fortune's tottering to its fall. Louis Nap. Oh don't say that, but bless our plan, Be friends with brave Bing Gallaottnan. Zing Tictor.Yes. take my arm and never mind, Our plan is all that's good and kind. The Pope. {0 dear, 0 dear, I quake with fear. Louis Nap. Why quake, old girl; no foes are here? King Vista,l am not cruel nor severe. All But Fate must *all the dance. The Pope. ilt's very hard to leave me so. Lola, Nap. Irish s are blessings, don't you know King Victor We'll talk about the Etats quo. All The word is "Exit France."  The trial of Jessie lif'Lachlan, the alleged Glasgow murderess, commenced on Wednesday. On that day the evidence for the prosecution was of a somewhat contradictory character, and great excitement is said to have prevailed in the court. A Glasgow paper says the accused is described by those who bad the best opportunity of knowing her as a woman of unblemished reputation, of a religious turn of mind, and of • quiet and reserved disposition. The trial lasted till Saturday and terminated in • verdict of guilty on both counts, viz., murder and theft.  HOLLOWAY'S OINTMINT AND PlLLl.—Holloway's Pills and Ointment have the largest sale of any Medicine in the World. The Pills are the fineet purifiers and regenerators of the blood ever known. Thby speedily correct all disorders of the liver and stomach, are invaluable in cases of dysentery, and as a general Family Medicine have co equal.—The Ointment will cure any old wound, sore, or ulcer, even of twenty years standing, and in all cases of skin disease, however malignant, such as lepra, scurry, itch, and all other annoying irritations of the akin, it may be relied upon as a perfect cure, indeed for all external complaints It stands unrivalled throughout the world. These famous remedies can be obtained of all Patent Medicine Vendors in Siam, Pekin, Bong Hong, Shanghai, and in fact throughout the whole of China, India. and the Delude of the Oriental Archipelago, also in every part of Syria, Arabia, Greece, and Thrkey, with copious doections affixed to every pot or box, even in Chinese (or any other language), and at a very reasonable price.  Printed and published for the Proprietor, 11 CHABLIS WHITBIINkp MILLAIID, Of Prince's-street, Dorchester, Printer, at the Office of The Dorset County iltprel,. Chnroh•streett Dorehwter, Theedsp, September INC
The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette. — 1862-12-30 (Dorchester, Dorset, England)

BATH—Sarah Cutely, 20. Wife of Charles Cutely, and Caroline Nicholls, 38, wife of Charles Nicholls, were indicted for attempting to murder a newly-born female child at Binh, on the 14th of October—Mr. Saunders appeared for the prosecation.—Lacy White stated that on the day in question she Was in the General Walk, Bath,on one side of which there are the backs of houses, and on the other side iron failings and • shrubbery. There were lamps nearly all the way through the walk. Just before ten o'clock she eft W the prisoners, and heard one of them groaning. She went up and saw Nicholls pressing herself agalnet Casely, as if in great pain. She saw Casely take something out of a bundle, and put over something on the ground. She then took it up and dashed it over the rails against a tree. Had it had not been for the tree it would have gone -over into the Gay-street Gardena The child was thrown up, fell into the tree, and dropped ansortg the shrubs. Just as the bundle was taken up sbe heard the cry of a child, and after it was thrown it screamed violently. Casely went heck to Nicholls, and both ran avtay. She went to spot, and found a baby kicking. She ran and said, "Stop that woman, fat she has thrown a dear baby over the railing." She caught Caselyl told her she was the one that threw the child over the railing, and, addressing the prisoner Nicholls, told her that the was the one that had the ehildi Casely denied it, and she led her back to the wet, and asked her whether she did net hear the ehild ary. She said she did not, and told her that if it was a child she ought to go over and pick it up. She would not let Candy go, lint screamed for assistance, and a girl named Backlebridge and others came up. Nicholh ran away: Iluelalebridge picked up the child, and wrapped it in a lady's petticoat. The jury returned a Verdict of not gufity, and the prisoners were charged with the minor offence.--Ilie Lordikip said the verdict in the last case appeared to him to be perfectly right. The case now Maimed a different aspect, but still there was a difference between Coady and Nicholls, and his lordship repeated the remarks relative tett in the last ease. They would see that Nieholls was in agony, but she did not touch the child, and left it on the ground. If the prisoners acted in concert then Casely's act was her act, but he would leave the point for the consideration of the jury. The evidenoe against Casely was certainly mesh stronger.—The jury returned a verdict of not guilty against Nicholls, but of guilty against Casely.--Sentence 12 months' imprisonment, with hard labour. ASSAM AND ROBBERY AT Wean:in.—William Don, 2S, arid John Leaver, 21, labourers, were indicted for assaulting and robbing Joseph Stone.—The jury acquitted /mutat. Dare bad previously undergone seven days' hard Siberia, six months' imprisonment, and four years' penal servitude. For this offence he was ordered to undergo seven years' penal servitude.
The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette. — 1858-06-01 (Dorchester, Dorset, England)

CHINA.  In a letter, written at Canton on the 13th of March, we read 3-" For the last two or three weeks Mai have pused on with great quietneu, with the slight sumpEon of the troops having had to stand to their arms on two oecasione, on amount of large aasemblages of the Chinn. at night, in the vicinity of the gates, entering the city, from which it was anticipated that an attack on some point was intended. However, with the exception of the firing of a few rifles on the part of our troops only, and the firing of two or three rockets at the die tanoe of a mile or two by the Chinese, these demonstrations have pained over peaceably enough, The reason of these assemblages is attributed to different causes. Some surmise that they are merely held for what the Chinese call Chinloss, a religious celebration of nicking their offerings to their patron saint, a hideously grotesque idol called Joe,, and which is in every house, They take him richly cooked viands, oonsisting of rout fowls, small pigs, duoks, rice, &0., and leave them with him fore certain time, in order that if he require such creature comforts he may help himself. Others surmise that the assemblies are collections of what are called pirate., bodies of men who live In tl.e vicinity of the towns, and obtain e livelihood by plunder, either in junks or on land. Those bands are very numerous all through China, and oonsist of some thousands in each squad or division. They go in junks and attack vessels, which they plunder after murdering the crew, or they oome in force into the towns, and rob the rich men, merehants, and elumkeepere; then betake themselves to the hills with their booty. On the Bth of &larch there we. • field, day to receive some, doubtless, very tumor tut personage from Pekin, Bent by the Emperor either as successor to Yes, as Governor of Canton, or as Plenipotentiary, to arrange matters connected with • treaty of peue—or his Excellency's commission might comprise both important duties. Our artillery fired • salute to his honour, and our troops were paraded. He is • stout man, and was carried in a sedan to General Van Straubensee's habitation, which, by-the-bye, was last I occupied by Governor Yeh. Of course the guard was I turned out, and as he passed they presented arms to his honour. This rather frightened his bearers and body guard, as they hesitated, and appeared to be ready to cut and run; but when they saw the guard remain steady, they iFot re-assured, and proceeded on with their burden to his destination at the General's quarters. Our troops are stopping in pagodu and other large buildings on the walla. However, some are in the town at different pointa. Each gate is strongly guarded. Everything suspicions is searched for arms and ammunition. There is said to be a camp of 30,000 or 40,000 rebels about 12 or 15 miles distant, which is very pro. bible, as we often see numerous lights at night on the distant hill-sides."