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r 43»;- .».' - would enable him to view with (H: . I, p] h r composure the‘taking of human life 0 r l 20‘ ‘l H n B“ r 2‘ byothermeansalso. Arc robberies ,._.,__.-_â€";â€"__-._â€":-fr » h more numerous now than at the I Tome-Educ“;wa Y°,.kHe,ald. time when death was the .doom of SIR,__1 vas Privileged to amend all persons convrcted of theft: ,1 soiree and concert 0,, ,1“, 4”, a gm... v.41,“ L‘A‘nphuuiszaatvfli .r w'Nvâ€" dummy? ti'-'u""‘.§l. .« 9.- "'t:-W~uw=~ri‘ -~‘~»«.~..4nIâ€"k~amwatwnu 4-. -. . <..-..'»-; I ( Communicated.) A rather Serio-comic affair latier occur- red ma village not a hundred miles from here; viz:--â€"'l‘wo neighbors having quart- iel‘edyOYer some trivial matter, and having chlaitistd‘d.vall the routine of argument, as alliéi res‘prt, determined to appeal to the] THE YonxvinL‘E 151nm, s: «a»... the use ofthe Ba king Houseto live in: Many parties allege that these sums are too small for the arduous " duties those gentlemen will be» called upon to discharge. Others think that these sums are suf- gir‘uriigii illicit. "ARRIVAL From the Leader of Wednesday. â€"“ Union” exhibiticuis.Jipppcair “to-be all the rage. Tor‘onto having led in the move- ,ment. of course its flourishing little neigh- rbqr,tÂ¥ovk_vllle, had to follOw suige‘iii ~=,-'I,'tte ......L___..__ _ ...- OF: THE NORTH BRI'I’ON. MOVING nort'ru’ Mail. Express. Leave Toronto.. . .. . .. . 715 a,m. 410 p In. _FAnTnER POINT, Oct. 22. The lVoN/r. Briton left Liverpool at three o’clock on the afternoon of the 10th :7’and‘L0ndOiiderr'y on the 11111. She arriv- ’ cd here at 'hall‘.past two this afternoon. GREAT BRITAIN. British political news unimportant. 4 The Queen would have a Privy Council at Balmoral on the 11th, at which Parlia- ment will be further prorogued. - The East India wool sales at Liverpool were rather large. Purchases were made by American buyers for blankets and army Anive a, Town“). _ . _ _ _ clothing. In the London produce market purchases of sugar for the American continent were important features. The delay in publishing Earl Russell’s letter on Mexico was censured, as Mexican stocks which had been falling ever since ' the date of the letter further declined one per cent. on its publication. FRANCE. It is confirmed that order: have been issued to prepare the French portion of the expedition against Mexico. Three steam frigates, astcatn corvette, and a steam cutter were beingr prepared. It is asserted that the Emperor had de- clined further to discuss the Roman ques- tion until after the Pope’s death. The King of Prussia’s visit to Com- fpeigoc appears to have passed off in a manner to gratify everyone. The Momteur says it must have happy "influence on the relations between the two Governments. . It is announced that the Bank of France had arranged with the Rothschilds and five other Paris bankers, for power to draw bills on London through their firms to the extent of two millions sterling. A slight decline in rates of Exchange: on London was produced in Paris by this arrangement. The Bank of France had authority to dispose of its rentcs. The Boursc was doll. Rentes advanc- cd to 681‘. 35c. obtained SPAIN. The Mexican upcdition was active pro- gressing. It consists of four screw frigatcs two large steamers and six others of lighter draught, and is expected to sail about the end of October. About 8,000 Spanish troops will em» bark for Mexico, of whom 3,000 will go from Cuba. ITALY. The Naples journals announce that the brigand Borges had been taken, tried, and shot. It is rumored his 45 confederate-s had been made prisoners. Orders were given to surround the band of Cipryani in the mountains of Notatuo. Troops left for that purpose. AUSTRIA. A deputation, with an address from the Croatian Diet, was received by the Em- peror, whose answer was almost verbally the same as that to the Hungarian Diet. He said that he would COllsidEl' the claims of the Creations and afterwards give his decision. The Assemblies and Municipal Councils of Cornitals of Arad and Bacs had been dissolved, for having endorsed the protest Of Pesth against the dissolution of the Hungarian Diet. Archduke Charles Louis, brother to the Emperor, will represent Austria at the coronation of the King of Prussia. A majority of the provincial govern- ment bf 'l‘raiisylvania are determined not to publish the edict for the convocation of the 'l‘ransylvuriia Diet, on the ground that the laws confer on them the right of pro- testing against the illegal demand, and that a separate 'l‘ransylvauien Diet would be opposed to the union of Transylvania with Hungary. INDIA. Mails from Calcutta, China, and Aus- tralia, telegraphed at Malta, were due at London on the 14th. illelbourne advices of August 25th re- port the departure of additional gold ships. China news, via St, Petersburg, an- nounces the death of the Emperor of China. THE LONDTN MONEY MARKET.â€" Funds steady, but flat in the discount market. There was a fair demand, but the supply was at 3!; a 3;. There was a rather increased demand at the Bank. On the Stock Exchange the supply was most abundant. M“: SINGULAR CASE or RESTORATION.â€" A singular case of restortiaon after ap- parent dcath occurred on Wednesday at Albion. A little daughter of Mrs. \Yilson, residing on First street, alter a sudden relapse succeeding a severe illness, ap- parently died. The body did not stiffen, but every other symptom of death was present. The remains Were prepared for the grave, when on \Vetlnesday night the supposed dead child screamed and imâ€" mediater the functions of life were resum- ed. Heavy perspiration poured Off the body in great quantities, and the pale, marbleâ€"like form scurried a healthy, red appearance. When the “dear” child screamed, those present except the mother, became greatly alarmed and ran out of the room. The mother rushed to the body, enclosed it in her arms and remov- ed it to a bed in the side room. The family physician was imrncdialely sent “for who applied proper restovatives, and the Child Is now in a fair way ofrecovering.â€"â€"R0c'hester Um’on. ‘â€" Another naval feat has been performed by the United States steamer, Union. On the lllh instant, before daylight, two launches and a boat were taken from the vessel while cruising along the Potomac river, up the narrow channel of Quantico creek, and the crews there discovered and boarded a large rebel schooner, which they fired and completely destroyed. No body was hurt on the Fedral sidc. Thoruhill. . . . . . . . . 8 ill) a in. 5 00 pm. Richmond ltilt. . . . 8 I4 am. 5 l2 pun. King. . .. ......... 8 30 am. 5 25,).11). Aurora. . . . . .. . . . . s 55.5.“), 5 4H p.rn. Ncwrnarket. . . . . . . 9 If) run. 0 00 p. in. Holland Landing. . 9 ‘22 a.m. 6 l5 phi. Bradford. . . . . . . . . . 9 34 a.rn. b' 25 pm MOVING SOUTH. Leave Collingvvood.'. . . . . . 3 ()(l p.m 5 30 a.m. Bradford. . . ...... . fi 00 pin. 6 I5 a.iii. Holland Landing. 6 to pin. bl 30 11.111. Newmarket. . . ... . b 26 p.11). 0' 422 a in. Aurora. . . . . . . . . . 6 -lU p iii. 6 .35 a.ni. Klng... . .... 7 Ut) p m. 9 204.1“. Richmond Hill. . . . 7 13 p.ni. 9 32 a in. Thot'nltill. . . .... . . 7 26 pm. 9 4.3 uni), .. 8 If) p.rn, 1030 “ (title but giant. RICHMOND III LL. a... Sheriff’s Sale of Lands. ._.... W E beg to draw the attention of our readers to the following notice :â€" “Sriuiiivr’s SALE OF LANDS FOR TAXES,â€" Usi'rcu UOUA'I‘UCS or Yank AVI) PEEL. T0 WiT: By virtue or~ :1 Warrant. issued by the Tremor-er of the said United Counties, to me directed. and hearing date the I8th day of Jolv. One Thousand Eight Hundred and Sixty One, for the collection of arrears of Assessments due upon the undermentioued Lands in the said Counties, I shall, on Tuesday, the 26th day of November next, at the hour of II o‘clock in the Forenoon, a. the CourtHousepToronto, pro- ceed to sell the said Lands by Public Auction. or such portions thereof as shall be necessary When men were hanged for steal- ing a shilling. the pockets of spec tators were frequently picked bc-. heath the gallows. What does the ciiimnunily gain by the death ofthe criminal? It does not recall the life ofoue human being to take that of a seciind. It is sad indeed that the sight of the horrible possesses such attrac- tions for a large portion of our po- pulation. We cannot. with any de- gree of consistency condemn the bull-fights of Spain, while in our own country a public execution can attract thousands of eager specta- tors. We are wontth be particu- larly severe on the conduct of Span- ish ladies who palronisc those sports peculiar to their country; but when we find among ourselves multitudes of the softer sex take apparent. delight in the Spectacle of a fellow-creature struggling in the last agonics of a violent death, we must learn to be more charitable in our judgments respecting others. Nervous affections are not unfre- quently canscd by such scenes, which years, are required to wear away. A sort of moral poison is introduced into the system, which Stir'rs to people the imagination with hideous images. Ye women to pay such arrears, together with all charges thereon, unless the same shall be sooner paid.” The lands are all situated in the United Counties of York and Peel, embracing the following places: Albion, Market Hill or Mono Mills, Calcdon East, _ Calcdon West, Chinguacousy East, Chinguacousy West,Etobicoke,East Gwrllimbury, Norih Gwillimbury, Gore of To- ronto, King, Gore of West Gwillim- bury, Georgina, Toronto, Spring- field, Stl‘eetsville, Churchville, Cooksville, Malton Village, Mark- ham, Scarboro’, Village of Scar- boro’, Vaughan, Whitchurch,Stoufll ville, Aurora Village, Newmarket Village, York, Brockton Village, Weston Village, Bracondale Hill, Estate, Shaw‘s Estate, Braiiinton Village. In fact, we believe, oneâ€" third of the landed property in the United Counties are advertised for sale. It would perhaps be well for all parties to examine a list, and ascertain if they have any interest in the sale. A list of the lands can be seen at this office. r94 CAPITAL PUNISHMENT. OUR readers are already aware that the criminal, James Brown, has been sentenced to suffer the extreme penalty of the law, for his partici pation in the Hogan murder on the 4th of December next. We do not propose, at present, to make any remarks on the merits of the case, which has already received a con- siderable share of public attention , but the fact that this unfortunate man has been condemned to suffer death suggests some grave thoughts with reference to the wisdom of still retaining on our statute-books that relic of a barbarous age which demands blood for blood. Although capital ppnishrnent is yet a part. of our criminal code, it is almost uni- versally Condemned by the roostin- telligent and enlightened portions of all civilized nations. Executions, which in past times were so fre- quent, are now becoming of rare occurrence, and their subjects are only the worst ofl'cnders. Instances have (incurred in the neighbouring luv states, in which judges. rather than I pronounce the sentence of death, have resigned their situations. This shows that the tendency of enlightened public opinion. is to- wards the entire abolition of this means of punishment. The result of long experience proves that the penalty of death has signally failed to accomplish its object in dimin- ishing crime, The object of pun- ishmcnt, is not to cause the guilt 7 party to undergo a degree ofsui‘l‘er- ing corresponding to that which he has inflicted on his Victim. Its ob- ject is to diminish crime, and not to desire ' the criminal. If society is not hencfitted by his death, then it is not only useless but injurious. Punishment should be considered as a curative, rather than a destroy- ing process. The man who will deliberately commit murder can scarcely be considered perfectly sane, and the penitentiary,thc hos- pital and lunatic asylum supply the remedies most consonant with the When we recollect that these hor- rible spectacles are in general wit- nessed by vast crowds of men, wo- men and children, eager to gratify a morbid desire to look upon the death-struggle of an unfortunate fellow-creature, it must, we think, be admitted that they exert a perni- cious influence on public morals Custom may familiarise us with the most horrible sights, and the more frequently we witness scenes ot blood the less terrible they will ap- pear. The man who can behold, without emotion, the Siltl ordeal of, a public execution], possesses the; an sort of nerve heart which i .l 3 enlightened and philanthropic spi- rit, which characterizes our age.â€" who visit these exhibitions, you are perhaps not aware that this poison may be transmitted to your ()lfsl.)l‘lllf7. Your nervous systems are easily impressed by outward objects, and thesu impressions do not soon disappear. If those who are guilty of such a perVersion of good taste, as to swell the crowd of gazers at these bloody dramas. «vould only reflect on the outrage they commit on their own moral sense, they would never be seen at such places again. It is really time that public exe- cutions should be entirely abo- lished; but if it be thought neces- sary to inflict capital punishment at all, let it take place in private before a sufficient number of witâ€" nesses, and thus prevent the deâ€" moralising effect Which the present practice undoubtedly produces. >04 - ~ Auction Sales; TUESDAY, OCT. 29.-â€"-â€"Credit Sale of New Implements and Furniture, the property of Mr. Robert Helstrop. at Maple Village. Sale at 12 o'clock. H. Sinelsor, Auctioneer. THURSDAY, OCT. 31.â€"â€"Credit Sale of Farm Stock and Implements. the property of Mr. Thus. Patter- son, Lot 49, [st Concession of Vaughan, Richmond Hill. Sale at 11 o’clock, a.m. Jus. Gormley, Auctioneer. FRiDAY, Nov. I.â€"â€"-Credit Sale of Farm b‘tock and Implements, the property of the late Mr. Thomas Smith, Lot No.4, 6th Concession of Markham. Sale at 1 o’clock, p.n1 J. Gorrnley, Auctioneer. WEDNESDAY, Nov. 6.â€"-«Credil Sale of Farm Stock and Imple- ments, the prOpcrly of Mr. Angus McKinnon, Lot 20. 61h Concession Vaughan. Sale at 11 o’clock, a.m. H. Snielsor, Auctioneer. WEDNESDAY, NON. (Sr-Credit Sale of Farm Stock, 820., the pro- perty of Mr. John Pitch, Lot ‘15, rear of the 2nd Concession Mark- ham. Sale at 12 o’clock. J. Gormley, Auctioneer. L04»- l CORRECTronsuâ€"Last Week in speaking of the Extras at the Uniouville Fair, we said ‘thcler,’ when it ought to have been ‘ b’liller.’ We have also another matter to put right, that is the bills printed fortlic above fair. A correspondent in the Economist (i) has almost exhausted his eloquence in trying to make consider- able buncuin out of a very small typogra- phic-.il error which occurer in them, and saddles it on Mr. Barker, the Secretary of the E. Y A. S. To put the matter right, we are responsible for the error and not Mr. B. be being confined to bed sick, at the time the bills were printed. \Ve would remind the Economist, man that we are all liable to mistakes, in evidence of which, we refer him to the bill be printed for the same show, in the fall of 1860 I'Ve could mention (Ljew short comings in it, but, refrain at present, being satisfied that it is only a little jealousy on the Eco. nomist’s part. Surely the Economist is not on its last legs, and as a parting kick, took hold ofso very small a question. We believe if the directors will take the trouble to compare our account for the printing. with that of the previous year. they will find themselves gainers by $4 or >64" Sabbath School Festival. On Friday, Oct. lltli, the Sabbath School Festival in connexion with the Primitive Methodist Chapel. on the 4th Con. Vaughan, was held according to an- nouncement. Although the weather was rather unfavorable, a very large number assembled at the hour appointed. Great praise is due to all concerned in the ar- rangements. which were everything that could he wished for. Alter justice had been done in the way of eating and drink- ing, the children and friends retired to the Chapel, where several pieces were recited by the children. in a manner that reflected great credit 0n the teachers. The whole went off very pleasantly, and we are glad to hear that a handsome surplus of funds, to be applied to the benefit of the school, was the happy rcsult.~-Com. l inst.. held inMr. Wales" large {Show RoOm, :Markham Village, under the patrpnage ofthe ladies of the Congregational Church, for the purpose of liquidating a trifling: debt upon their chapel. The spread for the soiree was of the most sump- tuous kind ; and the musicâ€"vocal and iiistrutnentaLâ€"of the highest order. The room had been crowded all day at the Bazaar, which was attended by the elite of the place, and from appearanCes was quite a success, and must have realized a handsome sum to the benefit of the Ladies Aid Society. Wlieul got there I found the room densely crowded. The chair was ably filled by the Hon. David ltecsor, M L C. ; and on the platform were the Rev‘d gentlemen of the place, with a select number'ofthe nota- bles of that thriving village. The chairman introduced the speakers in that pleasing happy manner for which he isnoted. The Rev. Mr. Allison, the Con- gregational Minister, was the first to address the audiend‘e in a few ficient, and when the undertaking is fairly afloat these sums canibe increased, and so they can. ‘ i the ladies being enthusiastiCally in favor of “ our Bank,” there is no dangerofits burstino. ' I will keep'you poste these matters. " Yours truly, » v (I up on W. E. Unionville, Oct. 9, 1861. NOTE. â€"- This communication should haVc appeared three weeks ago, but owing,Ir to the pressure on our columns, it. was delayed. We \Vlb‘ll every success to “ Our Bank.” -â€"ED. Cricket; Match, ( Communicated. ) A game of cricket was played by the Aurora Cricket Club on the 17th instrâ€"r which was to have been playel by the married and single men, but on account of si-vezal of our members not turning out, we could not t‘qulllZC the members so to play. Our Captain, Jas. Jupp, and Vice~ President 'R. Robertson chose up sides. and played a good game; and after we ptthy remarks, characterized byladjoiirned to David LVIcLeod‘s inn, and plainness and good sense, followedl by others in an excellent style.â€" The speaking was really good. and greatly superior to that usually doled out on occasions like these. Rev Mr. Norris, the VVesloyan Minister, spoke in his usual happy and witty manner. Dr. Crowlc was power- ful, eloquent, and chaste in his ex- pressions, and elicited applause.â€" 'I‘l'ie star of the evening was the Rev. Mr. Gordon, Presbyterian Minister of the pace. The Rev. gentleman has an easy flow of language, graceful and eloquent in his addtcss; his voice \vell mo- dulatcd, his delivery pleasing and effective, he seems to carry his audience along with him. He commenced his address in rather a strange way, (but this I understand is his usual-mode of int,t'ot.luciu-:,r himselflo the audience) saying to the noble cliairnianâ€"" You claw me and I’ll claw you,”â€"â€"a Scotti- cesm, but little understood when uttered, but most fully compre- hended ere the speaker sat dewn. I wish I could describe the scene the speaker and the enraplured audience ; suffice it to say it was truly grand. Mr. Gordon went on to say, that when he first took up his abode in this place, he had spoken of having a bazaar for the benefit of the church, but to his astonishmenthe’uas met With a blank stareâ€"dds people informing him that they did not know what he meant. Such ignorance was deplorable, but be trusted that the fog was being removed. That his people, taking a lesson from his frier‘rds,â€"â€"the illothodists and Con gregationalistsâ€"-wnuld learn to be up to the times. He went on to say: Things are greatly changed since then. We had in lllc‘pei'son of our noble chairman a worthy rc- presenlative ofour Canadian House of Lords. I congratulate the vil- lage in having a resident in their midstâ€"a nobleman of such exalted Virtues and accomplishnicnts, and prognosticating great things from small beginnings. I hOpe to see Markiarn Village die capital of Canada West. (Cheers) And when our bank, (which our noble chairman is about starting) goes into operation. what may we not hope for. At this happy hit the speaker 5 voice failed; the wildest enthusiasm prevalledâ€"«trcmentions exclieutentâ€"chcer followed cheer. Ladies raised their voices, waved their handkerchiefs, and it was some minutes before the excited crowd could be calmed. When the noise did subside the speaker sat down quite overcome. Dr Corson spoke next. Although a pleasing, eloquent and command- ing speaker, he W1 s not listened to. He inerer remarked, that he loved the ladies, or was a friend of the ladies. I could not catch which, (when , Rev. Mr. Norris) said, “ Sure its part of your trade."~-- (Tremendous excitement.) The doctor quailed and sat down. The choir sunglhe National Anthem. All went off highly delighted with a God speed to the ladies in their labors of love and usefulness. Apropos of the bank you may have seen, and had several notices in the Markham Economist about a bank; but I had no idea it had progressed so favorably towards a fact. But every one in the village is enthusiastic in its. favor; and when I mention the names of the parties who are engaged in its or- ganization, you will judge that all is right. It may be premature In recmd names, yell cannot resist communicating what I have learn- ed on the subject. The Hon. David Reesor is to be "our ” Pre- sident, and he will be pressed to ac. cept of $2000 a year to do so.-â€" S. R. Wright, Esq., is to be Vice-President, and he will be asked to accept. of $1000. Henry R. Corson, Esq, is to be Cashier; his pay will be $1,000 a year, and pai'took of an excellent supperâ€"the fol- lowing is the new ‘ :-â€"- JUPP’S SIDEâ€"rinsr murxos. T. Allcxandrew, b. Holloday, cl. Charlwond 7 J. .lupp, l) ilortrrriur, ct, Robertsori,..u - . . 11 .l. Hutchins, h Holloday. ct. Robertson,. . . . ll T. Cook, b. Ilolloday, . 2 Jun, Davts. b II.IIIO(I?1V,-.....-.......... 2 .l, Bosouko, b Ho.loday,. . . .... . . - . . . . 3 G.IIunt,notout . . . . . ................... 8 H. D’lVItI, scorn, b Hollodu.. . . . . . . . . . . . . U H. Stuntenbour, b Holloday, . . . . . . . . . . . . U J, Riliu. b rlollnd=iy,......-.--......---. 2 A, McLeod, h Hull-Man. . .-.. --- . . . . . . .. ll \Vrdes . . . . . - - - - . . 2 Bjesi - noon... fleet-enou- o no. -- 3 Total........................ 4t} SECOND INNINGS. T. Allexandrew, ll Holludnv........ 6 C. Ilint, b Robertson. . . . . . . . . .......... 6 J. Robb. l) IIolloday . . . . . . . . . . . . - - - . . . . (I J. Jtlpl), b Cliarlwood. ct Dzivrii,juu., . . . . . I7 A. hltLiiod, l) Charlwood. ct Huilodzt)‘,.. l T. Co k. h Hulludavp...” . . . . . 2 ll D-rvip, senr, run out..-.. . . . . . .... -- H H. Stoiiienhour, h Ililloday. ct Hutchinson. 0 J, Davis h Ho lodav, ct l)av;d,jun,. . . . . .. 0 J Bosouko. h llolloday....... .. 8 J. Hutchinson. not nut,....,.. 2 WICIHS..... . . . . . . . , . . . . . 5 ByelS,..................---..........- 4 Total,....................... 62 ROBEn'rson’s SIDEâ€"FIRST INNINGS. G. Charlwood, b Divid, sour” .... . . . . . .. 17 II. David. jiin.. b David, sour. .... . . . . l) \V, Smith, run out . , . , . . ... (l A. Mortimer, b .lhpi)....."""..,,.,... 2 R, Robertson, b David” . . .. . . ....... .... 5 .l, Holloday, not out........ 10 F. Chiverall,b Jupp . I G.Adams, b Jupp,..................... 1 J. Hutchinson. run out,. . . . . ...... . . . .. c 1 â€"â€"Rouiledge. run out,.....--........... It 3563................................. 4 Total. . . . n - u n n .--0"l'---I-- srzioxo INNINGS. G. Clrarlwood. b Jupo................... 3 VV.Snith,bJupp,......................13 J Hollodsiy, b David, Sonia. b David, senr.. 9 R. Robertsoii.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 'I. -. . . . . 16 G. Adams, run ‘2 l“. (Itiivorall, b llavid, . . . . . . . . , .... .. .. . . I H. Divid. jnh,. b David, Sfllll'n . . . . . . II A. Mortimrr. l) David, ct Allexandrew.. . .. 0 J. IIutr:hinson,.... . , . . . . . . . . ..... . . . . . . 3 Bj‘es,.............. . . . . . ..... mu 5 Total,...........-...........l():) R. .{obertson’s srde being only in number ten against eleven. and winning by Seven ruus, and two wickets to go down. Maple, ON Monday evening, the 14th inst., a very interesting Lecture was de- livered in the new Hall recently erected by Mr. V. McCartney for" the use of the "' Good 'I’emplars," by the W. C. of the Temple, C. H. Aslidown, Esq. The lecture being free, a large audcince was in at- tendance. The subject chosen by the lecturer was " HARD TIMES,” to which the worthy gentleman did aniplcjustice; expatiating largely on the cause, effect and cure of hard times. He was listened to with marked attention, and warme applauded at intervals. At the close ofthe lecture, our old chum, Ingram, was loudly called on for a speech, wh’o rcspmtdcd by remark- ing that as the lecturer has asserted the propensity of “ Riches making wigs and flying away," he would suggest as. the surest way to pre- vent such a catastrophe, to clip thei: wings. by taking up a col- lection for the purpose of assisting in the decoration of the New Hall. The suggestion was responded to with a great deal of good humor and liberality. EVery one seemed. well pleased with the exercises of the evening, and we hope and trust that this is only the beginning of good things of asimilar nature. and that others will follow tip what our respected friend Astidown has so well begunâ€"Com. A curious scene was enacted in the Fe- deral camp belore Washington, one day last. Week. By the law of Pennsylvania, the soldiers of that State are permitted to vote when in camp, arid the regiments and men turned out to cast their votes for the candidates of the various political parties. A telegram from ‘vVashington says: “ The election among the Pennsylvania troops pasSed off quietly. The politicians were not allowed in the camps. The Union ticket had a majority in nearly all the regi- ments, exuepting those from Philadelphia. which go for the democratic ticket by a small plurality.” force of fifths. off, and proceeded on the " Heenan "‘ plan» to; Settléflthe point at issue. After a few "'ltard'knocks. one of them planted an ting lucky blow below the ear of [HS opponent, who. being furnished with an artificial set of ivories, the 'whole SCletlllflC ‘ bread-trap’ furriit-ui‘Te‘was dislodged and fell on the road; which, the other perceiving, and, thinking thedamage of a more serious na- tui'c,irninrdiately tainted in the arms of his second. It was some time before he could be- fully persuaded that. there was nobody hurt, and after being restored to a knowledge of the facts of the case, de- clared that he will never enter upon, ano alter affair of the kind before ascertaining that his opponent is sound in the mouth. V” Slavery. (Communicated) OF all tradrs the slave trade is the most nutritious, and must at yariancc with the rules of humanity. To show its evils we need Only refer to its effects inVAfrrca.â€"- It has not only retarded the progress of civilization there by confining .trade to. slavery, but also it has brutilied the than tiers of the inhabitants, and contaminated iliei. morals by bringing them in contact with the very worst of human beings:â€" In no othnr region of the earth has the ef- 'fects of this giant cVil been so deplorable llr obliterating all traces of improvement, and in tlrislHJylllg all the nobler aspirations of the pcOpIe. llttherto christian nations â€"-even those which entertain on their lips, or iii their immortal writings the highest and noblest ideas of human li- bertyâ€"mare been the teachers to Africa at vice, wickedness and everything that is otllOllS in human nature. Instead ' of do relopihg the resources of the country, and ameliorating the condition of the riatiVes, they have, If possible, rendered them more unscrable and wretched. Their inter- course with Afiica, instead of improving the people morally and intellectually, and, ,utll'ztncing civiliZaiion, has thrown a dark veil over thi-ir character by prostrating some amiable qualities. The riegr-Oes of all cit‘iliZed nations. through a medium, are not well calculated tor favorable observations; and we need not wonder that their dedUctions, instead of stimulating them to the exertions by which alone their country can. take its pmper position in the world, and arousing tliurn froth the torpor of that universal in‘ dolence which has for so many ng‘cs cursed them with slavery, make them cling with greater tenacity to their owrrliabits and pursmts. Great Britain has shown a great share of philanthropy in her perseveiing efforts to destroy the African slave trade, but it is unnecessary to say that her attempts hitherto have failed to a great extent.â€" l‘nousands of the natives are still taken from their country and kindred, to he tlit'Ust into a strange land. there to endure hardships too revolting for rehearsal â€"â€"- Not only do they experience the pangs of lacerated domestic happiness, but they are also compelled to work from room till eve without the least recompense; and Whilst the fires indignation burn within their son Salhoug‘h they would desire to cast off those trarrimels to burn through the cerements Of‘ that tomb, and take their proper position in the world. these men must be consigned to their lot, yet they drink deeply of the cup of misery. Some affirm that they do not desire to be free, as there they would be compelled to imiutaiu theinsi'lves. 'l hcse must sulfcr pa~sion or ignorance to overcorm the dictates of reason and consequently give Vent to sayings based on no founda tion. It Seems absolutely preposterous to ~av that a rational being would deny horiself freedom. Our own time has seen rrlec after relic of slavery give way.â€"â€"- l’he liberated thousands tell the glorious ale. The shouts ofthe friends of free- dom proclaim to the world that they have gained another victory. Many who forâ€" merly were in the chains of bondage, now enjoy the blessings of freedom, and are al» lowed to go on Unshackled in the acceler- ated progress of human itnpriiivcment,-â€" As civilization advances, and as a chris- tian and benevolent spirit is infused in the whole rcal.n of civilized life, the evils ol slavery become more apparent, and hence we can predict its speedy (Io wrrfall.â€"l\l IMMENSE Bosrxnss WITH THE WEST. l‘he New York, Evening Post says that the fl't’iglll war between the New York Central‘and Erie Railroad Companies has been terminated. and passengers and freight rates are to be raised at three. The host». ness of the twolines is so r-nm'rnnus that the supply ofcars is entirely insufficient for the freight moving towards the seaboard. \‘Vith playing rates again restored in west- ward bound traffic, the earnings of the railâ€" roads will largely increase. and will com- pare favourably with the heavy fign “es of the same period last year. We observe also that the Pennsylvania Central flail road notifies its western connections that it does not (IPslrt' any more western freight for New York, Boston, and Baltimore. until further notice. The local business of the line. Willi what it gets form the Pitts- burgh, Fort Wayne, and Chicago Rail- road, and Government transportation ex- hausts all its facilities. This excites sor- rowful reflections in Baltimore. and cansr-s the Baltimore papers to urge the Govern- ment to open the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. ' Information has been received at Jeffer- son City (.‘do.) that, about three weeks ago, a slow: insurrection was attempted in Jasper county, and that about 35 negrocs were killed, and a "number of others ivore to be hanged. Tee discovery of tbc'plot proved that the resurrection was wide- spread. Both accordingly peeled ‘WeVSt York and the 'I’owrisbip OF, Yogi; b’bfciet'ie's united their fetccs, and‘held‘a grand eX‘llIbIliODlPOI‘III of us. Yesterday was the,fii-st’day’oiftlâ€"ie Fair, and. althgijgh the liorSt-s and live stock. Were not uni-the ground aâ€"tliat part :of‘til‘te"exhibition being reserved 'for' to-dayftfh‘c'r'e LWilS, sufficient: to show the great success :E‘IIQIDQW movement. The "- fusion’f,’ fish‘peifgc‘t, iicd thee .thS’lIOI the slightest manifold- ation of an “ irrepressible conflict.” , The Town Hall, and the other rooms ‘iiri‘the building, \vere filled with various articlesidvf various kinds, and the agricultral imple- ments Were exhibited in a field to the rear of the: Hall. , i ‘ The Fair is essentially agricultural and horticultural, though inolher respects the various departments are We” represented. The show of roots, grains and articles of this nature is so extensive, that the Di- rectors complain of want of room. To show how largely these Departments are represented we need only state the number of calories. Of Fall Wheat the eateries are 18, of Spring \Vheat 16, of FallBan- ley 2, of Spring Harley 14-. of Oats 12, Rye 2, I’eas 143 Bocktvheat 9, and so on in other gram. The principal exhibitors .of grain are from York 'l’ownsliip, Etchi- coke, scar-bore, and Eglington. Wu were glad to see some flax seed as well as flax in its raw state on exhibition. Of the former- there are three enterics~sbyblin J. P. Bull, Mr. \Vrri. Duncan, "and. K‘Ir. rt. George b‘carlett, ..ll 1 York Township. l‘he flux, in a raw state. is shown by Mr. dohn Moor, of Etobicoke. The show Of roots isiextraordinartly large. Bigi-‘piimâ€" kins, large squas‘sltus, and itninense-siZed vegetable rnirrows arose-altered about in protesion. The potatoes are ofgreat va- rieties, the enter-res being 36. Capt. Shaw shows a basket of the Garnet Chili, which was noticed at the Etobicoke Fair. dome persons, ltllagllil'tlg that from their iinrnnsc size the var'tetyfiwould not be good for eating, the Captain. exhibits some in a boiled State. \VlllCIl gaVe ocular proof of their superior adaptability for the table. \Ve hope to see [fit in ,inore extensively cultivatcd. All the other roots are equally large and good looking. _ In the IUWt‘I' room, among the roots and vegetables, there is a spittlltlltl plant ‘f Canadian tobacco in its natural state. the leaves are large enough to cheer the heart of the most dcsponding tobacconist, saddened by the cutting off of ‘ old Vir- ginny ’ stuff by the contention among our neighbors. We do not know who the grower is, but believe it was ‘ raiscd’ near l‘ororito, ' j ' large table. running the entire length of 'the main hall, is covered 'with as fine a col‘ection of apples and other fruits as one could wish to sec.. Apples are the predo. iniiieirt kind exhibited, there being no less than 83 entries, but there. are also some pears and grapes, which do not, however, appear to be of a superior kind. The number ofcxhibitors is so great that it would be invidious to mention a few, where there are so many deserving of commendaâ€" lion. Glancmg round the room, we sac a good many articles which were at the late exhi- bition in the Mechanics’ Institute he’re. There is Mr. Mcllroy, Of Brampton,with his invalid bedstead; Mr. Rainer, with one of his pianos. \Vanzcr 3L Co., of Hamilton, I). T. Ware 5%. (30., and \Vhee- luv & \Vilson, with sewing machines; Mr. Wm. Steward Wllll his beautiful saddles and brittles and other articles of harness One. Home flannel, Canadian growth and manufacture, exhibited by hlrs. Harper of King. Mr. I/Vin. Forlar of Scarboro’ and .vIr. John Moore of Etohicoke are deser- ving of notice. "litre Fine Arts department, as awhole, Is not deserving of much atention, though there are some articles of merit. There are but three or four oil paintings altoge- ther. Two of theseâ€"dandscapes by Mrs. Carruthers of Yorkvlle, manifest much ability and taste. There are but three water color paintings. A large group of flowers well executed is shown by .Mrs. JOSeph Jackcs, of this city. and two smaller ones by aliss Thomas and Miss Dg' The others do not display particular in A few crayons and pencil drawings are‘l) on t"XlllbllIOll, the principal ones being those shown by Miss liorsley, of York Mills, and Mrs. E. Denhuin, of Yorkville. there is a large quantity of lady’s work of all kinds. The embroidery in silk is particularly grim], and the competition apf pcarsto be between .ilrs. Pollard of this city ond Miss E. Gernrnell, of Brockton. The Agricultural department is fairly represented, but we noticed nothing new, there are some fine wooden plows, shown by Mr. Maniffy of Brampton. and Pat:- ti:r'$0n 8L Brus. of Richmond Hill. The latter firm also exhibit a farming mill. .losnua .Vlodeland of Brampton shows a reaping machine and inowmg machine ;, Joshua Carlton of York township, a two horse cultivator, and Mr. .E. It. Parkes of this city, that sunple and effective churn which has lately been exhibited so rnuclt. The dairy maids hare been busy. '[ here is a splendid display of butterâ€"no less than 30 entries. Oi course we do not atâ€" ti-rnpt to decide as to the merits of the (different entries; but it is pleasing to see such a fine display. The judges in this department will have no easy task. V The directors, very wisely, had Maul’s band playing in the gallery uiii‘iiig«tlre greater part of the day; and their pre- sence at night would have been equally agreeable. The attendance during the day was quite large, and at night there was a large gathering. ‘ The entries of horses, cattle, 2., last night, were numerous, and many additions are expected to be made to-day. This part of the fair promises to be eXcellent. The F ort Smith (Arkansas) . Herald ways the Cherokee Indians will furnish three regiments, the Creeks two, and. the S eminolcs one battalion for the Confede- rate army.