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Northern Railway of Canada. v.6." 2:“ RICHMOND HILL TIME TABLE Mail Train. . . . Through Mixed Express. . . . . . . Express. . . . . . Mixed Train. . Mail. . . . . . . . . Pig swayedâ€"James Duntou. Cauliouâ€"Geo‘ge Simson. ' ‘ ‘ Clearing sale of Dry Goods. &c.-R. Flood. Store and Uwzlling L0 Letâ€"G. A. Baruald, Still another L-oxâ€" W. S. l’olluck. Harvest Toolsâ€"WC S. l’olluck I .' - Air-light nuld Frost-proof Doorâ€"JV. M11ch Tweed‘V‘Oais and Pantsâ€"W. S. Pollock Cheap Photographsâ€"A. M. llOud' Suayed or Sloledâ€"Dauiel Glass Joshua Reedâ€"Dry Goods, Groceries, SLO, Ed Seagorâ€"$10 Reward. Ahraham E)Bl'~-Lulnberll)2. Whalfs the lV'lauqrâ€"W. ll. Myers. I Grammar and Common Scheol Examination Nollce' â€"'l‘lw Langszafl' Estate . Cardâ€"R. H. Hall, Chemist and Druggist. Wantqd hmnodmtelyâ€"Wm. Harrison. Godev for Jqu ~§COlt's ,of York. P. Crosbyâ€"Dry Goods. J. lle’udersonâ€"Hagvest implements. R. Saversâ€"Cheap Boots and Slices. W. C. Admns-Dumist. J. Penroseâ€"Photographs. E. Sandersonâ€"Slumping Machine for sale. W11, musâ€"Wm Next. “’m. Harrisonâ€"Saddlery. \‘Vm. Aikinsonâ€"Groccries and Provisions. R; H. Hall-Sarsnpari'fia and Pills, True it is, that information has been ,dis'seminated,‘ and that a. spirit of en- quiry has been awakened. .It is equally true, that, as the result of this, very many throughout the County are convinced that A change “is necessary, and must result in our sooiul and financial benefit. But let it not be forgotten, that there are also v'ery runny, perhaps a. majority, who are either in‘ ignorance of the true state of afiii'vs’iéand therefore indifferent; or yet ui‘igom'incedâ€"and therefore hostile.â€" The influence and assistance of these parties,- if not with us, may be strongly against us. Can we afford the risk? Have these things been so, in the ease of either Individuals or communities be- cause insnperable objects presented them~ selves ? \Ve very much doubt it. Because :zeal,‘ prudence, knowledge, ability, or seine other subordinate element of sue cess was wanting? Sometimes perhaps ‘Sofâ€"generally, quite the reverse. Not RICHMOND HILL, JULY 7. 184:5 We hope our friends will‘bestir themselves and assist in increaging our «circulation. If each one would only get a. single new subscriber, and send the two subscriptions it would help us amaz- "in'gly‘f’ issmueh needed, but it cannot beekeptjuyp without that liberal countenance and support, which, if pro- perly conducted, it has fairly a. right to expect. v \Ve will'try to give a good, reâ€" liable paper. All we ask is a‘f'air chance. send on then the names and the cash. The effect will be magical. We would call the attention of our sub- icih.ers to the alteration in our subscription chaiges. As we have changed the price of the paper to one dollarch ammm, strictly inadvamc, we hope that our friends will send along the money and also favor us with the names of new subscribers. We wish to make this one of the first papers in in the County, and will not spare either money or labor to make it derserving of am Pafv‘nvv‘arn (ti-+1.0 “Hammma yooma'my 'w. S. Pollockâ€"Biker. Geo. Simpsonâ€"Masonic Arms Hotel ._ Out of the infiltitude of individual enâ€" iérprizes that form the tissue of busi- ness life, how many supported by p'OWerful influence, aided by talent and npportunity, and encouraged by the lbrightcst prospects,â€"either fail utterly Or fall far short of reasomble expec- tations? How many publiciagitations: for reforms the most necessary and de gigébln, settle down into a barren Silence ofvforgetf’ulness Y The enquiry into the financial conse- quan m" out'connectiou with the city, i"Wen-us acommunity as fully sensible as we should be, of the fact, that stagnation, or indifference just now, is almost fatal ? I-Ialhjgzg,‘~nleans failing. Apathy heralds defeat, All intelligent action should have a sufficient motive, and a worthy object.â€" EVithout these it degenerates into folly, and even with them may end in failures. In “this! a go something else than the mani- fest justice of any cause, or the integrity with which it is advocated, is essential to success. Of this but little observation will 'snlfice for conviction. from Snell eausos has failure resulted; but'simplji from the-fact, that the efforts put forth, were not steady, unflagging; and determinedâ€"wbut halfâ€"hearted and spasmodic. In the light of the facts, let us :foxla few moments View the “ separ- tien” question. The agitation has been agairly started. We may reasonably ask itbe persistently continued? Are flintfinrk ficiaib. One Dollar per Annum. N ew: Advertisements. Spasmodic Efforts. MONING NORTH. MOVING SO“ 1'“ . 8 25A.” ...l'2. 3'2 v.51 7 49 “ h has been hitherto, of necessity, but su- perficial. Yet it has produced the pre- sent movement. If an investigation, thorough and fearless, were instituted, and the relevant facts sown broadâ€"cast over the County, would not that speedy and general conviction so desirable, and that unity of effort so absolutely es'sem tial, soon follow? \Vhat can ever give the agitation impetus; save: an intense and clean preception of our grievances and their remedy ? Wiei'ym‘a‘ke‘ not (these remarks and qucries, on a carping or faultâ€"finding spirit, W'e pretend not‘to a )clearer ap; preeiation of the difficulties and necessi- ties of the situation than others. Some- body, however, must speak, and why not we in our character of a public journal- ist? In so doing, we impugn not the zeal or ability of the able and intelligent committee already organized. \Ve know both their will and their power, but they cannot work single-handed. They must be Supported by an awakened and earnest community. They must have a real, live agitation to direct, else ,they are powerless, and the very fact of their existence, deceptive and paralyzing. To ‘ put the affair into the hands of a manag- ‘ ing committee and then relapse into inâ€" difference, is almost equivalent to gii’ing it a final quictus. It is the business 01 the committee, not to originate, but to , direct ; not to create, but to represent the Feelings and wishes of the people. They . have been endowed with the only reeog~ nized authority; but their power to ex, ercise it, depends upon the countenance of an earnest public sentiment. The feeling of the whole body politic in their various localitities, is reflected on them. Let us see tolit, tth we do not fall into the fatal error, of: leaving every thing to the committee ;, for fby the spirit, temper, and purpose of the people alone, they are strengthened, or paralized. I nearly all, for the great result they pr(- mised, because they, there results not ‘ having been forthcoming, as soon as they ought, have fallen into regret, or are sup- ported and upheld only by a few. This feature of the age, Which everything seems calculated to foster and strengthen, is anything but a desirable one. It ar- gues that there is something wrong with the mental constitution of the times. That which is done too rapidly is generâ€" ally done very imperfectlyâ€"the result, when forced, is only too apt to be crude and unsatisfactory: In olden times, long years before stealnboats, or carts, or telegraphs, people were Willing to work hard and long for any good object. See the long sieges of ancient times. Bear in mind the length of time young people had to serve, to acquire the knowledge of a trade or art. How changed now from then. A thing must be done at once, so to speak, or not at all. This impatient spirit‘ought to be checked. Judgment and reason cannot approve of two great precipitancy. SO it is with the moveâ€" ment now being! agitated throughout the county of York, with regard to the re- moving of ‘the‘ county seat from Toronto to a more central place. People must not be mistaken in looking at the move. ment. Its supporters must not, and ought not, wish it to be consummated in a very short time. The nature of the agitation, and the parties to be dealt with, forbid Reforms, whether local or general, afâ€" fecting private interests, or public mo- nopolies, are not effected in a day. Op- position, internal and external, is to be expected, and will certainly be encounâ€" tered. Let it be (in our case) fairly and promptly met, in its various, forms of ignorance, prejudice, selfishness, or corâ€" ruption. To do so, demands sacrifices of time, money, quiet retriment, and inclination. On every one who has the welfare of the County at heart, (and his own welfare too, for they cannot be separated), the duty of this sacrifice devolves; lint ogppnially, rm Hm hnl'cior’a of' wealth, position and influence, who conâ€" trol the public mind. As we have shown in previous articles, success will pay richly in our improved finances, and our elevated social status. It will pay by increasing the value of property, opening up to our young men, many avenues of distinction and preferment, and at- taching amongst» us. both capital and talent. Such succes, however, as will confer 1nese bendits, requires from the yeoman- ry of York, an earnest effort. If they should be found Wanting here, it would be for the first time. “ Rome was not built in a day I" is an old adage worih remembering. The truth it involves is an important one People now-a-days are so apt to hurry :hingr through, and jump at conclusions, that they soon become disgusted and feel inclined to give up anything which does not promise a speedy issue. Helm, it is that some of our great movements which a few years ago were lauded by Removal. the entertainment of such an idea; It wilg take time. Its supporters rifist be prepared for this, as they must for Sturdy opposition from those whothinkgor from in}erestéd.~or{_v selfish. motives, affect to tliink diil‘erenay. But oppOsition should i not discourage, on the “contrary it should only nerve to greater exertion. . \Ve are told in Scottish history, that the great Bruce‘ was: hiding; in u a hovel,‘ from this enemies," and that in the midst of his despondency his atten- tion was drawn to an emmet which, with a load on its back, was trying to climb a ‘little eminence,â€"it failed, again -and , again, till at last, on the thirteenth time, it succeeded in its attempt.” The Bruce it is said, jumped up and said that he too had failed twelve times, and he would try the thirteenth time. He did (so, and l the splendid victory of 1fiannockburn, was the result. This incident is not without its instructive lessons, even to those who are the supporters of the ‘movement in question. It may be that they will fail the first time. It 'may; fail twelve times, but they may depend 1 upon it, if' they persevere and allow noâ€"‘ thing to divert, them from their present aims, they must and will eventually suc- ceed. It may be said that in the r'neanâ€" l time the heat and brunt of the battle; will fall on a comparatively few, and1 that at last, when the great end. these‘ Few have been working and toiling for have been consummated, others may, stop in and snatch away the fruit. It‘ i must be admitted that this is too often the ease; but'tlus consideration should not in the least unnerve the arm, or shut ‘the mouth. If the thing is right, and lbeneficial to the County, we shouldbe willing to make personal sacrifices, and to forego personal advantages. Sell" should not be the predominant influence or mainspring of our efforts. Self, no doubt, enters as a general thing, 'irito man’s calculations. It is not to be deemed as undesirable that it should do so; but at the same time, its position shows that of a subordinate, and not of a principal. \Ve trust therefore that the llarge minded of the County will view the movement, in that broad spirit which it deserves. To the people of York, the county of York ought to be the dearest spot on earth. They ought to be Wil- ling, anxious, eager to promote its wel- Fare and uphold its dignity and honor, and in every way advance its interests, simply because its welfare, its dignity, its honor, and its interests are, theirs; Think anti-Ponder than, qu'e‘E: tion and act as you judgment dictates. list of etc., are home and on their way home. ‘Ve are inclined to think that they have not been so successful as t‘u} anticipated. They had different inter- views with the leading Britiin Officials, and no doubt were treated with all the courtesy and urbanity, the English statesmen know how so well to use, and to which their high position entitled them. But at the same time, the Engâ€" jish ministers are very cautiousâ€"they do not generally make iash promises. So while they deeply sympathized with the Canadain ministers, in the object of their mission, all they were willing to give was thelr sympathy. Sympathy, however, a good thing in itself, does not, it must be confessed, amount to muchin the way of building defences, and carry- ing out great improvements, where mints of money are required. We do not think it expedient that Canada should borrow more money. Its debt is‘large enough as it is. The British govern- ment will try to obtain a renewal of the Reciprocity Bill. 0n. the whole, The ministers who went home intend- ing to accomplish so much with regard to confede‘ation, defences, and a long In passing through the country, one cannot help beingr struckiwith the healthy appearance of the crops generally. Notâ€" withstanding complaints in some quar~ ters with regard to the ravages of tile. uiidge, 8:0. we think it may be safely predicted that the farmers this year will have a Splendid 5‘ harvest.” \Ve sin- cerely trust they will. Around Toronto, Guelph, St. Mary‘s and London, the Farmers “all” seem to be in jubilant spirits. They look forward to redeeming the liabilities they have been in many in-‘ stances forced to contract during the last several years of scarcity; We hope the night of hard times to the agricul~ tuml part of our population has come to in end, and that a bright dawn is breakâ€" ing upon them The country's prosâ€" perity depends, upon the prosperity oi »ur farmers. Hence, when the latter ire “hard up,” the whole country suf- i‘ers, are in fact, hard up as well. The riglitness of our money market, for some time, only too well proves this. We should all, therefore, feel thankful to the “ all wise” for the good prospects now before us. The Ministers- Agricultural. “W; i A strange storm in Chicago last Saturday not, is the subject of remark in that city. One I . of the newspapers says: “ The electric fluid “n ‘ took to the rails, and ran up and down the rrv- track regardless of stations, and far ahead of fills L time. Conductors became frantic; passengers ‘ looked dlsparingly around for an avenue of DOt escape. Without the crowded car poured mm the descending river; on the rail run the ele- ment they dreaded so much more. The Erge scene became exciting. Some rushed from ern- the cars into the street, and were drenched the to the skin in a moment; others, more reck- less of consequences, watched the zigzag . lightnings play upen the mile. ministers, we think, have been given to understand that the best way of protect- ingfithemselves is,-to maintain frienglgg‘re- lations with their more fiogerfnl‘giieighu bor; and frong‘ appearancetfi'; We think there will be but little difficulty in this. N6 doubt, shortly, the ministers will pub- lish the results of their mission. Then we will Icnow all about it. Twelfth 6r Jury} at Mgrkfiam. The anniversafy of the battle of the Boyne was celebrated by the Orangemen compose ing the Markham District, at Markham . Village; “The thzeatening ~l'eispe'ct of the weather gave some uneasiness and caused some delay in “the arrival of the different Lodges. Rain fell here just at the time when the Lodge. from the village was about to. start for Markham. Passing showers continued allday. About 2 o’clock seven or eight lodges had made their appearance, Dinner was prepared by Mr. William Inglis in his usual good style. A Procession was Formed, composed of about 600, and march- ed through the principal street in the village. After the procession, W. M. Button, Esq., the County Muster, introduced the Speakers, who were the Rev. Messrs. Gordon and Cha’mbers,Markham, and D’Archie Boulton, Esq.,' Barrie. Very little time has given for the addresses owing to'the unfavorable state of the weather. About 7 p.m. the several Lodges, accompanied by their respective bands of Music playing lively airs; took their departure for their respective 'hOmes, all ,eeming happy, and well pleased with the day’s proceedings. We observe that there is great dis/oreSS just now on the Ottawa. A great many families are suffering from want. bent, the Rev. J. H. McCullum, the iRev. Mr. Ruttan, of Bradford, and {others When all had gathered in the ;house of God, prayers were read, and an ‘address to the children given by the In- icumbent. During all this time the ,ladies 0 the difierent congregations were )m'os‘fiEX indefalig’hllly pihpdfirigviifiir the Feast ofgood things, in which they so much exeel,â€"when all being pronounced ready about 350 sat down to a sumtu- ;ous re'past,‘which they seemed to enjoy ’ judging from the way in which the tables :were cleared; but they were as often We direct attention to the advertisement refering to Macey’s Air-tight Door. The invention is entirely his own and is said will be of great benefit during our long and severe cold winters. Mr. Macey has taken out a patent for it. and has sold rights to several enterprising parties for the adjoining townships. Farmers, examine it. A most successful Pic-nic, in connec- tion with the Sunday Schools of Saint. John’s Church, Oak Ridges, Trinity Church, Aurora, and‘All Saint‘s Church, King; was held on Saturday Inst the 8th inst., in. the beautiful [grove of» beech trees adjoining King‘phurchL “The day was all that- the most ardent lover of rusal enjoyment could have desired, and each one seemed to have made up their mind for a holiday. About 11 o'clock the children from the Oak Ridges ar- rived on the ground, accompanied by their teachersrpérents and friends, ,where they found busy hands had been at work preparing fort-heir reception. In a few minutes boys were seen mounting the trees, with the end of a rope in hand, and swinging was soon the order of the day. i i The midday train from the north brought ade 'el' fiIIe‘d carfrom‘ 1u‘ora accompamga Ey our, res‘fié'ctevdf' hcufii- replenished with enough and to spare Every one now seemed in for an after noon’s fun. The boys had procured a football, and a. hard contested match came off, in which the King boys were victorious. Towards evening, all being: gathered together, they were ably ad- dressed by the Rev. Mr. Ruttan, and several other gentlemen. After which, three cheers were givenifor the Queen, Mr. MoCnllum, Mr. Ruttan end the ladees of' King. Thus the time passed pleasently away untill the sun’s declining rays, and the steam whistle in the dis- tance, began to warn us it was time to think of returning: homewavrds. It is pleasant to state that every thing passed. off without accident or anything to‘mar the rplcasentness of the day, and it was altogether the most successful Sun- day School Festival ever held in this pzirt of the country. ‘ Sunday School Festivai. Macey’s Air-tight Door. } The agricultural and commercial men 3 of Canada, are deeply interested in every l scheme which has for its object the open- ‘ ing up of the highway to the ocean, and 3 I sincerely hope that our government lwill yet provide for that important ob~ vjcct. Being a Canadian, - I naturally, : look with pleasure upon that part of the Escheme which proposes to hand over to A, Canada the vast territory at present un- [der the rule of the Hudson Bay Com- TORONTO CfiRRESPONDENCE. lb (From our‘own Correspondent.) 7 The‘Canadlan Delegates have return- ed from Eagland, and the result of; their; mission has been made known iii: the’publication of the oflicial despateh" from the Colonial Secretary to Lord Monek. ‘The result of their labors; on behalf of Canada, may be _summed pp thus : England to use every proper means to carry into effect Confederation; to fortify Quebec; to endeavor to have the Reciprocity Treaty continued; to pro- vide for the defence of the lakes in time olf‘war, and to prOvi’de all armament re: quired for works construoted by Canada. Canada is to erect fortifications for the defence of Montreal, and all points west- ward, to maintain the Militia in its pre- sent eifioient state, and to pay the Hud- son Bay Company whatever sum may be agreed upon, that teritory to be ceded to Canada; and England is to guarantee the loan of all‘money required by Canada- in carrying out her part of the bargain. The Colonial Railway not to be affected ‘ in any way by the above agreement, and 3 the Militia expenditure not to exceed i $1,000,000 per annum. Looking at ‘the terms agreed upon, I must confess ‘ that the men sent to England as our rep- resentatives, have not been idle. They have done much to place us on a better footing with the government and people i of England. I much =regret, however, l that they did not make it a part of the l bargain to secure the guarantee of’ a lloan, for the enlargement of our canals. At the corporation on Monday last, during a discussion on the grant to the Grammar School, Alderman Sheard said “ there Was too much education” in To- ronto. I would not like to argue the point with one so learned as the worthy Alderman, but I may remark that his parents cannot be charged with having Another of those disgraceful rows, which has done so much to shame To- rout-o7 took place at a late meeting of the Board of School Trustees. Mr. Green- less, representative of St. J ohn’s Ward, had a rough and tumble fight with Mr. Spence of St. Andrew’s Ward. The knight of St. John was the conqueror. A pretty spectacle certainly for the rep- resentatives of the educational interests of Toronto. These two worthies are also members of the corporation, and I presume they have become so accustomed to play ruflian for the amusment of the galleries, at the weekly meetings of our: civic “ bear garden,” that they do not know how to conduct themselves when in the company of gentlemen. It is too bad that respectable men, as many of the School Trustees undoubtedly are, should be subjected to such annoyances. As a remedy, I would propose that half an hour be given each evening to those gen- tlemen to play their antics unmolested, after which business might be conducted with some show of decency. ‘ Ehe Toronto Delegates to the Detroit 1 Conimercial Convention, which assemâ€" bled in that city on Tuesday last, left on : Monday, via the Great W'estern Rail-‘ way, in company with several delegates‘ from the East. At Hamilton they were ! joined by the delegates from that city. I I noticed that Mr. Edwards, of the Globe, and Mr. Arthur Harvey, formerly 5 of the/Spectator, accompanied them. I ‘ regreti to observe a disposition to find fault with the selection of Mr. E. Wiman7 Editor Commercial Review, Montreal, i as one of the representatives of this city. pany. That vast tract has too long been reserved for the habitation of wolves and bears” Once let emigration turn in that direction, and we shall soon reap the benefit of owning so much land. A cabinet meeting is to be held this week, to decide when parliament shall be called together for the extra session. Hon. Geo. Brown and Hon. W. P. Howland left here for Quebec on Monday after- I100!) I cannot agree with such complaints. Mr. Wiman is an old Torontonian, and a newspaper man, and I am glad that this honor has been done one of thg fraternity. I am equally delighted with the good taste of those gentlemen who presented a valuable gold watch to Mr. Charles J. Harcourt, of the Globe, on his departure to England, the land of his birth. It is not every day that the labors of the gen- tlemen of' the Press are thus rewarded. Keep up your spirits, Mr. Editor, per- haps you may yet he recompensed for your labors in advancing the interests of your section of the country. y. le l Detective Armstrong, who has} done so E much to ferret out the gang of second- y arels that have been committing depreda- I l tions all over the country, had a narrow d i escape with his life last Week. While in | l 7 Port Huron, he was set upon by a set ’ 1 l , y . of scouttdrels and had to keep them at buy by drawing his revolver. given him too much education. Occa-V sibnhlly our”, corporation blowers 'do a good m, and as I hold the scales equal- ly poised, I must record the fact.‘ I gladly give them all praise for their lib‘ eral conduct, in procuring the Horticul- tural Gardens for the use and benefit of the citizens. These Gardens are hence- forth to be known as the Eastern Park, and were officially opened by the Mayor, on Thursday week, and in future will be open daily from 8 a, m. till 8 p. m. The service militia have returned from the front, their services being no longer required, ’ a _ .4 . restore me 1n health and safety to my home and to my diocese. ‘ But, while thus giving utterance to feelings of thankfulness for the. protection which I have experienced and the personal mercies which have been vouchsafed to me, I am reminded of the death of one of the oldest and most faithful of ourmissionarics which took place during my absence. The Rev. Richard Flood, whom I had known and loved as a. brother in Christ for nearly forty years, has been called from this lower scene of his ministra- tions, to take his place above amongst the redeemed host who stand before the throne, and who cast their crowns at the redeemer’s feet, and ascribe all glory, honor, power, i might and salvation to Him Who loved them and washed them from their sins in His own blood. The loss of our dear brother will be seriously felt not only in the church, but by the community at large. He was not only instant in season and out of season as a faithful minister of Christ is but he was ever ready to employ his high scholastic attain- ments for the public good, and has been for man years an active and ,efliicent promoter of e ucation in this section of the province. I deeply feel the personal loss which I have experienced in the removal of a dear brother with whom for so long a period I have taken sweet counsel on the things of God, and to whom I have, in the early years of my Christian life. often opened up the secret working of my inmost soul. But while Ithus "sorrow for my dear departed bother, I feel constrained to bless God that He has relieved from bodly sufferings and taken to Himself one to whom he had so fully revealed the riches of‘ His grace, and the certainty of His salvation. All who were acquainted with our dear brother know how entirely he trusted in the all‘sut’fieient atone- ment and spotless righteousness of Christ, and how heartel y and unreservedly he believ- ed the Evangelical doctrines of our church, is plainly set forth in her articles and formu- laries. Let us earnestly pray that the Lord will raise amongst us man men likaminded to carry on His work int is extensive por- tion of His vineyard. The Sthndx-ew’s Society gave their ziilrlfilal moofilight excursion last week, 31nd like everything undertakexipby the Sons of Seotia, was a decided success. ‘ The employees of the Grand Trunk Railway, enjoyed themselves on Saturday last by an excursion to Bowmanville. .The Grumlnler has made its reappear- ance for the fourth time. If insipid trash and stupid jokes are deserving of support, it may livc‘ They call it a “satirical” paperâ€"â€"-that is the only satire I can find in it. Alderman Canavan denies being the publisher. Let me suggest to the indignant gentleman ashgrt reply When'next charged with the ownerâ€" ship,.“ am I my brother’s keeper."’, The Coeopcrative ’Association open their store on Saturday next, with a capital of $2,000. They have taken a store on Yonge Street corner of Louisa Street. Mrs. Treblccook, sister of Murphy, one of the Hamilton robbers, 13s been afrested for shoplifting, on the complaint of one of W. H. Dow‘s clerks. She was committed for trial. The Grand 'Lodge of Free ‘Masons assembled in the Masonic Hall, Toronto Street, on W'ednesday, for their annual meeting. It is proposed to'have a grand Chofal ‘ Service in the Cathedral on Thursday evening, and 'on Friday the Toronto Masons will invite the Grand Lodge to a Festival in the Music Hall, Church Street. The Orangemen from Hamilton came to this city to celebrate the twelth. There were from eight to ten thousand Orangemen in the procession. The clerks, in the Post Office here have received their back pay, and an in- crease of $40 per annum, in accordance with Mr. Spencer’s civil Service act. The annual distribution of prizes to the students of Upper Canada College was made on Friday last. The audience was large and highly respectable. The Principal, in addressing those present, said that the attendance during the last quarter was very large, 210 being their number on the books. We clip the following from the London Free Press, which is a noble tribute to the memory of the late Rev. Richard Flood, father of Mr. R. Flood of this place. HIS LORDSIIIP’S CHARGE. In addressing you, on this occasiOn, my Rev. Brethren and Brethren, I would. in the first place. give expression to my feelings of devout thankfulnes» to our God and Father that he has been pleased to protect me in all myjourneyings by land and by water during the months of my gbsence, and to Personal. LEINAD. ~ \Dehavtescf :9 g 44¢. 3%,. On Wednesday; emingflthe 12flf’ihsfi. we attended _a public-x diqussignf members of the New Meet; Sons of Temperance, .at the Villagemof Maple. Subject: Resolvedr $th gn- tion’s safety and prosperty depends more on her Statesmen than on her Military power.” Chief Disputanfis+Fletcfier Dyer, affirmative; L. B. Peckg-fiegsfiée. Both sides contended ably for’the Vietci'yy which was declared by then, Chaiifiznn, Mr. McDonald, in favor of the afiifiéa- five. The whole discussion waschsrac» terized by ability and courtesy ;.:~soth sides being well posted, and each reféfifig to his opponent in gentlemanlflhfiddje; spectful languageâ€"a great desidei'g'gulig in the continuance and success ofdeb‘dhl. Debating Societies, when properly con. ducted, having for their object the discipline of the mind,are peculiarly adapted for mould-i ing into shape Bacon’s “ ready man.” The conversatiOnal style is usually adopted, find each individual bringing to bear on the question under consideration all the infor- mation he possesses, receives in return the knowledge of kindred spirits with himself.-â€" Thus a variety of subjects are investigated, truth and error disentangled, the mint! stored, and the ability acquired to import in. formation intelligible cud agreeable h then. Knowledge lose’s half its value if a man has not the faculty of communicatind thit knowledge to others. Bacon says, “ tlnt reading makes a full man, but conversation a ready man.” If a‘man acquiresfinformt- tion from the perusal of books, it is his duty to endeavor, by conversation or otherwise, to impaft that knowledge to others; if he neglects to do so he will perhaps find him- self at some unfortunate moment like David in Saul's armour, in the possession of weap- ons, which, for want of practice, he cannot wield. The word which stands at the heat of this article is familiar to all ; yet to Wholook with a great degrees of ness for “ the debate,” when the legislab tive wisdom of Canada is in ‘Pgrli lint assembled, view with feelings skin trust the same phrase when brought/in connection with deliberative assemblies of smaller magnitude, and called Selfiim- provement or Debating Sbcieties. Every four years, and sometimes more frequent, the whole country is one broad scene or eleetioneering excitement, in orderhthgt is certain number of individuals my, through the strenuous exertions of 'the 4‘ free and independent voters,” be transfi- formed into Statesmen, and sent .‘updto head-quarters to do the talking forth? nation. The campaign over, the conâ€" stituents- return to their homesfiwifit with patience for the Leader or the Globe â€"â€"hunt up “the proceedings of garlic- ment,” admire their member's eioqdence’ wonder at his senatorial Wisdom,.with0ut once thinking‘ that the fundamental prim ciplcs of all his abilities were in Vaii'proba‘- bility laid in somehumble debating. Self-made men arenot born in a day; it requires years to bring them to maturity, â€"during these years they lay hold of every aid that will form the judgment or strengthen the mind, and well they: un‘ derstand the value of these helps in the acquisition of knowledge. Tis, true'h selfâ€"educated man cannot look back to a College as his alma mater, but he can fer with the same degree of satiSi‘nbtifi‘fi to reminiscences of the Club in whiohihe first stood up, like the Irish orator Quin ran, trembling in ever fibre, surrounded by half a dozen club-mates, which, to‘hio panic-strian immagination appeared-Eon many thousands, waiting for-‘xhi'sifitst burst of e10quenoe,â€"â€"where nobleiefiiorts were made to excel those around him,â€" and, where he, like Henry, Washington, Franklin and Burrit received their first impetus in the path which leads to the temple of fame. 4 I '- In these Societies the student not only gets information himself, but the whole of the members are gainers thereby. It is a joint stock company in which large dividends are declared every night of meet- mg. Self improvement and Debating Sueitic'h are admirably adapted for the acquisition and dissention of general information. . All in connection with them, if they have tn] intellectual ambition at all,are compelled to’ read, and to read too, books of {steiling n- lue ; a. few months membership will realize the utter 'worthlessness of the myri xd vol, umes of trashy yellow covered literature, which are devoured by the sons and dang!» tors ofthis Canada of ours, leaving their bane~ ful and enervating effect upon the mind-â€" causing a disrellish for those anthem whose works are written with a desire to leére the world better. then they found it. Here every. thing that is not really worth possessin 1!, it at a fearful discount, and fiction, like hue coin, will not pass at par. 'Men of good mental capabalities are every where, but if societies, which have a. tenden. cy to draw out latent talent, are confined to cities and large towns, the cultivntion :of the mind of a great majority is neglected| and but one here and there, who, like'flm individual mentioned in sacred history, who happened to be head and shoulders ' abdve his fellows, is seen above the masses, andjip chosen leader in the activities of the world": broad arena. i