The following text may have been generated by Optical Character Recognition, with varying degrees of accuracy. Reader beware!

 r I » â-  r^i 4 4 ri J. The Standard. MABKDALE MAT 14. 1885. THE BEBELLION. A TBBBK day's XliaAa£MKMT AT BATOCHB. The weather in the Moith-West eontmnes fine and warm, the temperatore ranging from 87° at night to 70° dozing the day. Gen. Middleton'B foroa* had an encounter with the enemy, commencmg on Saturday morning and lasting more or lesi night and ^7 nntU latest aoeOnnts (Monday eyening.) The Bebela are strongly entrenched, t|iiritig it almost impossible to ront them without advanoins' apon them, which would iw certain death to a large number of our 'braye Tolunt«)erB, which no one would for a ^moment encourage. ' There were two of our men killed in this Aigagement, viz., Wm. Phillips, "A" Battery, Quebec, and T. Moore, "C" Company, Eoyal Grenadiers, Toronto also some !£ wounded, It is supposed some 40 or 50 rebels were killed. It appears to be Gen. Middleton's intention to starvs them out rather than sacriiice many lives of our noble men. He has plenty aiymunition and supplies for weeks while the rebels supplies are getting yery low. VKEY LATEST, As we go to pre? s the latest dispatch brings news of Gen, Middleton bayinp' taken £ato- che, the rebel principal strong hold, at the point of the baynot.six more volunteers have fell and a large number of rebels killed. The prisoners held by Kiel have been resuc- ued by Middleton. It is sincerly hoped tliat the end of the rebellion is drawing near. THE SITUATION. There are few of our people, to-day who can fully comprehend that we are now plunged into a war, the result or termination cf which neither the for* ensic knowledge of the general in the field, nor that of the philosophic statesman can forsee. Althou((h many fanulies may mourn bereavements from the family hearth- stone, yet there is aJieartrendiug con- solation in the fact that the bravery of our bojs in the North- West who have fallen by the bullets of Indian assasins, will be a theme of admira- tion in the drawing-rooms of genera- tions y«t unborur. We are not going to discuis the question if "Some one has blundered " Our authority has been sot at defiance by a motley rabble, and the die is so oast that for the future good govern- ment of the North-West, tracsgrpssors of the law must be told, that villainy cannot be practised with impunity. W« would again advert to the con- duct of oar boys at the front. Th«y ihave not only received the highest commendation from an old veteran like Gen. Middleton, but also from an unbiatised authority like the St. Paul (Min.) Pioneer Preu, whose en- cominms are enthusiastic. The halo of glory surrounding a soldier's grave will be a beacon- hght for future generations. The Nickel Plate Shows. The first circus of the season will arrive here by tpecial train on Wednesday May 27th afternoon and evening. These trains will come direct from Chicago, HI., the home and winter quarters of W. H. Hams, the pro- prietor, and Dan. Castello, the king of trans- lantic arenas, who accompanies the show. This great circus having met with brilliant financial success last season contrary to the expectations of many large concerns which complain bitterly of having lost heavily on the season's business, Mr. Hams has made a new and redical d(iparture this season determining by honest mrrit to render the ^ow in every way worthy the confidence and patronage of all lovers of first class amusements, and we have no donbt its vibr- ations will be felt on the better side of the ledger account ia the ticket wagon. They do n t gull the puUic by sending out a atring of empty baggage wagons on the streets, cntting off a useless and expensive luxury, but give their entire show in the tents instead fo on the streets and bill boards. Howevtqr, jast prior to the afternoon performanoe, the Nickle l*late Comet Baud will puade in their band chariot. A THROAT CURE. A cure for Croup. There is no liettor remedy for Croup than Hapyard'8 Yellow Oil taken intrnwliy aud ap^ied aocotdiiig to roedal iirrctiou8. This is the great house- hold panacea for rheamatidm, itiff JomtB, ain. inflammatiou, Ac. GREAT Having decided to give „p Business, is now '"^^â- ^^'^.^ SHEF HEAYY HAKDWARE, PAfflTS, OILS, GLASS, Ac, AT COST. â„¢..sa«enu.ne_C.ear.„soutS..e. ««•• -:^" ^~ "tgl'^Sr" SIGN OF THE "BIG AXE." 240-53 Britisli ColvBiMa. iUIOTHXB IKTKBBSTINO LBTTBK FROM MB. J. M. WSB8TBB. Mb. EniroB,â€" In my last to the Stakdabd, which was dated up to Sept. 4 â€" at which date I mentioned nay abhorrenca of such continual rain. And here let me say, that I expected a good deal of rain in this country and I have not at all been disappointed September, October, and November, it rained by computation about 20 days in each month. Oh, yes! and nights also Th* rain fell for Nov- eirber I know is given at 8.77, or nearly 9 inches !â€" enough, you will say, for a whole year. Frost set in about the 19th of Dec. and for a lew weeks we had pretty cold weather, the themometer getting down to 10 below zero. But, although that doesn't indicate much cold with you, yet I think it as cold as though it was 20 below this I think ii owing to the damp atmosphere. About 13 inches of snow fell, giving four or five weeks sleighing. All disappeared during the first week in February. March verv dry, and up to date, April 12, only a slight Bhower. Seeding operations, potato planting, c. is pretty well in hand. Now, Mr. Editor, I have given you as carrsct an idea of the weatlier, as could be given, but still I find I am misconstrued. Some people say I give a bad account, and then reason by saying it cannot be bad or else I would not stay. All I have to say is that the mildness of the climate is favorable for cattle raising. And, although i am suited, 75 per cent cf those who come here are disappoiufted. I know parties who, after a short stay, have went home and, aud lo here they are back again. I wish to state nothing to induce ox otherwise prevent those desurous of coming or staymg from doing 10. I have before stated that land is hard to clear, and I think^settlers here should be placed on un same footing as regards free grants as m Manitoba. The Dominion Ckv't cannot be so hard pressed but this could be done. Yon cannot imagine the difficulty there is in cleas-ing timber land, that is, fir lands. In so far as travelling is concerned, I may state that the most timid need haye no fear. The North'n Pacific officials from Markdale through the whole route, are most certeons and attentive and give every assistance to passengers. Such 19 the experience of my family. Even if the C. P. R. was completed to-morrow I would not lisk myself on it. Farewell Banquet. The inhabitants of Priceville and its vicinity, on Tuesday the 28th nit., prior to his departure for Toronto ex- tended a farewell banquet to Jr. Ghent. His friends had not the opportunity of issuing as many mvitations or having it on as large a scale as they intended, owing to the Doctor, being compell^ to move earlier than antici- pated, yet notwithstanding the hurried preparations and the very unpropitions day, a large and respectable company assembled at the Commerciai Hotel to do honor to the occasion. It is Boperfluons to speak of the excellency of the spread, but as usual, it was done in Mrs. Atkinson's best style, which is a sufficient guarantee of its quality. Professor Konold was voted to the chair, and delivered a most elaboratA introduetrary speech, in fact we had.no idea Hm Professor was so fluent and logic^ speaker. Aceffding to oor impression it would even bear cnnqparison with theBev. Mr.MeLieod's address, which was not only admirably appropriate, but replete with general remarks and sentiments, ealcnlated to j{ive a higher fame to these CKewell gatberiugt. AtttMoonelnnoof his speech, the most ^easing featare of the erenmg WM the foUowiBg recota- tim. which w« l«tT« OB ilc aeiks. Mofcd by ti^ Ber. D. NeLcbd and seconded by A. Brown Esq., and resolved :â€" That this meetmg, com- posed of representative men of the village of Priceville and the surround- ing country, assembled as we are to do honor to our worthy and asteemed friend, I^. Ghent, on the eve of his departure from our midst to reside in the the city of Toronto, take this opportunity of expressing also our high esteem and great regard for his amiable partner in life. We feel that in parting with Mrs. Ghent aud fami- ly, the comuuity lo8€8 a center of culture ot refining influence and exalted virtue. Her life in our midst has indeed been a beautiful one. We have now for many years observed her walk and convarsation, aud we are in a position to listify that both in private life, in the home circle, as a christian lady and a member of society, her influence has always been for good. Whenever opportunity offered »he was leady to relieve the wants of the poor and needy with a liberal hand, and a kind sympathetic heart and she did this in such a happy manner, and with such hearty good- will and generosity as to make the humblest recipients feel that when they accepted her gifts they were doing her a favor rather than receiv- ing a charity. Those who know her the be»t value her friendship the most highly. By her many vir tries, hij,h character aud unussumiug manuers,. she has won the love aud admiration of all good people. We therefore beg to assure her that not only the Doctor, but also herself aud family carry away with them, the highest esteem, recjarJ aud good winhes of all who are present aud also of the whole community. And our prayer is that they may indeed have prosperity, and be long spared in the enjoyment of every blessing which makes life truly happy and gives the earnest as well as the promise of the highest felicity. The motion, being put to the meet- ing by the chairman, was carried unanimously, all present rising to their feet. In response Dr. Ghent made an exhaustive and feeline reply, reviewing his experiencea and life in Priceville, introducing political, public, professional and social experiences with his usual tact and good sense. On taking his seat the Dr. was entJiusi- astically cheered and honored in the old time vocal fashion. Dr. Hixon successor to Dr. Ghent, Messrs. Lati- mer, John McLeod, Jenkins of the tJhroniele and several others spoke briefly during the evening, the ad- dresses being interspersod with songs by Messrs. A. Smellie, Wm. Mead and others. The gathering was in every respect a felicious and sussessful one and was kept ap far into the sma' hours, although many of the more staid retired earlier. Dr. Ghmt, we feel assured, will look back with pleasure to the kindly leave taking, and spontaneous good wishes of his many friends, represented by those present. Once more tender our best wishes for l^e future prospetity and happiness o{ Dr. Ghent and his estimable wife, and in bidding adieu to the former we feel we are losing a aineere fnend, although a powerful political opponent â€" Durham Chronicle. Ubertj EniishteainKtlie W^orld* This new wonder of the world, which is now being loaded on the French teansport Isere for shipment to this country, is the lurii^esC stainte in the world. Some idea of it-s magnitude may be obtained from the fact tiiat forty persons found standing room within the head, A six foot man standing on the level of the lips only just readied the eyebrow. Wink workmen wen employed on the erown of hw head thej seemed to be osaking a hage sngar-caldrcm, and tiiegr jump with ease ihaodotit the tip of the nose, FiftoMi people mi^ sit around tfte flame of the tonh, uLiA devs- tioB CM be iMcbcd bf a sfical stair am itiOam ^m oatctntchM wm. The LoadMi lA^ 2«en^ io sfSMk- ingot It, aayt; •^ It out tOii vnj the largest statue of modem times The Colossas of Rhodes was nothing to it. It could carry the ' Bra varia' or the 'Hermann' in its arms. It towers to the skies from the yard of the ^ue de Chazelles, where it has been eight years in construction, and the view from its cornet sweeps clear of the six story houses and beyond the walls of Paris." The weight of this stupendonB statute is 440,000 pounds, of which 176,000 pounds are copper and the remainder wrought-iron. It is ex- pected to arrive in New York about the 25th of May, where it will be er- ected on Bedloe's Island, this being tho location selected for it by W. T. Sherman, who was appointed by the President to make the selection. When placed in position it will loom up 805 feet above tide-water, the height of the statue bping 151.2 feet, that of the pedestal 91 feet, and found ation 52.10 feet. This imposing statue, higher than the enormous towers of the great Brooklyn Bridge or the steeple of Trinity Church, which is the loftiest in the city of New York,â€" higher, in fact than any of the colossal statues of antiquity, â€" by its rare artistic pro- portions, as well as by its stupeudous dimensions, will add another to the Wonders of the world. A word should be said of its artistic merit. The pose, stride And gesture, with its classic face, are pronounced perfect the drapery is both massive and fine, and In some parts is as delicate and silky in effecl as if wrought with a fine chisel on the malle.st scale. The conception and execution of this great work are due to the greaC French sculptor, M. Barth-^di, who has devoted eight years of his life and most of his fortune to this great work and whose general impulse, which must be on a scale commensurate with this noble work, prompted him to make such a gift to the United States. The committee in charge of the construction of the base and ped- estal for the reception of this great work are in want of funds for its com pletion, and have prepared a minia-^ ture statuette, an exact counterpart of the original, six inches in height, the figure being made of bronze, tiie ped estal of nichol silver, which they are now deliTcrinf; to sobscribers through out the United States for the small sum of ^1 each. Aside from its be- ing a lasting souyenir of this colossal statue, it wfll ornament our homes aud bear testimony that we have con- tributed to the completion of one of the grandest works of modern times. All remitfaoees should be addressed to Bichard Butler, Secretary American Committee of the statue of Liberty, No. 88 Mercer Street New York. The committee are also preparid to furnish a model, in same metals,, twelve in- ches m height, at $6 each, delivered. We feel assured our people wjll be only too eager to testify their grateful sense of the friendlmess of this mag- nanimous offer on the part of the French people,, and to reciprocate the kindly and liberal sentiments m which it originated, by thus aiding in an active prosecution of the la^rs that they may be required to give the statue an appropriate base and pedes- tal. Now 18 the time to do it. Who- ever wishes to have the honor and pleasure oi contributing to the erec- tion of the grandest statue of any age, to say notiosng of the sentiment that should be welcomed and encouraged, mu»t act promitly, for the moa^ will be raised as sure as the sun risen. Every subscriber sending f 1 wiH be supplied ^th a muuatnre oouuterpart of this great and imperishable statue of "LUXBTT EMUaHRlOIlO Tn WOBLD.*' Osprey. From our own eorf^f^t Seeding is very backwiM the heavy rain fall aud ton^ showers. Peed is getting A hay can scarcely be had itTi Rev. John Cbisholm ^* farewell sermon on Sabbsthi ijuke 12 and 82. The diL filled to its utmost capjciu] Chisholm has accomplishefl* I never before attained by any i in the Presbyterian cliurcli^?- He has the warmest sytcpJ] best wishes ol alomst ever/^f townnhip. He lett on Thm British Columbia to take câ„¢ Mission work in interest of the « Presbyterian Churcli. M«GREGOR'S SPEEDY ClIBl,! It is popularly admitted eretTtli J McGregor's Speedy Cure is the "t»iJ^ reliable and far cheapest lemedyfjl stipation. Liver Complaint, ludigestiJ pure Blood, Loss of Appetite, and^ troubles. It is not necessary to tile J quantity before any result is », A few doses will convince you of i^ Trial bottle given free at Hill BroV PrcsentatioH. Torouto, May3rd,ll J)ear Fatlxr Cassin. I have just learned tliat I haTe tunate enough to win the cushion ol yeur social, being Ni 2i)7. Yuu vg] accept it for your self as a small esteem from one of your many frienJi,! And gieatly oblige the uiyer, Believe me, Ycurs Sincoily, ASNIE E. KlMII, Toronto. Rev. Fathsr Cassin wishes to ackn with thanks the receipt of a beautifiil Cross, presented by Mr. Dan Mc Markdale. DON'T BE DECEIVED Beware of any di uggist who win i indues you lo take anything in plsi McGregor Parke's Carbolic Cerate. 1 a marvel of healing for Sores, Cuts, etc No family should be .vithout is. no- eqaal. Get McGregor Parke's,! have no other. Only 25c. per box u| Bro'a. S5AUKDALE. Fail -^mteaX. «0 78 to V| Sprioig Wheat. ....... 7S to i Bariiey 50 to PesB .. .â-  ' 58 tn OMb 36 to BHstter In t« Eggs 10 to Apples 50 to Potatoes 18 to Hay 0,00 toUl Pbrk 5 OQ to 5] Flour 3 75 to (I %teMe:||| « *m» » A SEN8ATI0K. Anm^aialMedieiMationMba^ eNatel â- UoTBrOntano bj tiM wraiectelaiid mi. •qnaUed'aMDiMr ia iriueh NeoialgMk tooth, aahe. Bhetunatua^ BaAawbe, fffaailsnhn. is iWMml hyhutjm»^s»ml^oa of Â¥bdi liiglrtnioii. Ho •dbarim. dbaaHiaf! dra« wMi be taken lor «9S. TttsinTasnYiriiiii?' Tk^ nils, bottle ^em SB Bi^ « MARKPAU ^THIS NEW Patent Process FiaunV Is how completed at great ei on the plans, and with the besti chinesy manufactured, n" tag it, in every sense of ' term, 'A bdal Mill." 1 am therc^e in a pos' to give the ptrblic a Sl Irnch of Flour. A fair trial respectfully licited and I have no fearf the result will be emin^ satisfactory. Cask paid for good hard IS- Flour, Bran, Shortsj etc, for sale wholesale rer MBUSPLEWf FOB SAIJ!| 6OsetMds«r0d, baUnce splenam las ««OM« sad bwrn weU watered ^^^i fifiuig spring eredc. For terms. •? MAJOB. Port Perxy. Ont, k SAD NEGLECT. Megleeting » conRtipated tf tiM bowels is sure to liwdtb aod great soffering. J' Blooi Bitten regalftte the bo« i^MUnuH maDuer, parifyioR " •iid promote a healthy action wMmk» INt. kidneys %ad The 1^ in the batbl**^ I In the afl lir. WUboi Ksxwell 0i eitiaen. j£r. Leitchl living ^, J about to tat Monday town. Notl A very poor I The FlesI aeain goinRJ rattle of th^ milk, is hc8 streets. COTTAOE Sod cessful social Mr. and Mrs. Tuesday ever Mesherton P" There was a l to enjoy thei were heartilv while Mr. Van yiolin speak, i and Mrs. Gteo. some oharrnin| of those presei the g«od thing; all that eould bl Quite an amif streets on TuJ citizens having animkls (the ho keepers stablef the best place most to the doo to whom they scene, then it sitnation. We voice of her wl lialt was made charge the rar are free the n and nothing m killed, very few EAS It is very o not so easy to Hagyard's Pe remedy for al iuug troubles, bumptive teuc **Ttte I II us The Gkip j Co. have J low of this now v paper. This