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Rn}lfiy. on Friday or any other ;l.y N;i(i reach Shrigley, Badjeros, Maple Valley, and Mclutyre Post Offices before four and five from Maple Valley. The quickest muil matter can go at present from Dun. dalk to Shrigley is over two days‘ time,. If the mail was taken direct from Dundalk, letters and papers sent from Toronto or any point along the Tosonto, Grey & Bruce ‘ when it is tuken to Budjeros and Shrigley, reaching its destination in about nine days after being mailed ! although Shriglny is ounly five and a half miles from Dundalk, and the mails taken direct from this Post Office, which would be shorter and quicker than from any other point. At present the way the mail is taken is extraordinary. We will just take Shrigley and Badjeros for example, the former within six, and the later within nine miles of Dundatk. Any matter that is mailed at Dundalk after Thursday at noon, goes as far as Flesherton on Friday, leaving Fleshâ€" erton on Seturday morning, it goes to Singhampton or Maple Valley, where it A fow weeks ago we called attention to the fact that the forwarding of mail matâ€" ter to the Post Offices North East of Dunâ€" dalk was very unsatisfactory to the resiâ€" dents of Melanethon and Osprey, which has had the effect of directing the attenâ€" tion of the Post Office Inspector for this district to the matter, but as yet no change has been made, but we expect the evil will be remedied shortly, as largely signed peâ€" t‘tions will soon be forwarded from some of the Post Offices mentioned. A new mail route which would be of great benefit to the residents in the above mentioned er governments. ‘The reforms proposcd by Mr. Casey should be carefully considerâ€" ed by the House, and such amendments made in the present system, as would reâ€" move the evils complained of. We trust that the time will come in this country, when there will be less party feeling than now exists, so that whatever government is in power shall conduct the public busiâ€" ness with a single eye to the public good, regardless of the interests of their friends, or the advancement of any creed or government office, he should not get the appointment. â€" It is no excuse to say that this systein has been in operation for a long time, or that it was adopted by formâ€" Moume o Aomny M, P., has broaght the subject before the House of Commons, both last session and the present one, and we trust that he will succeed in carrying the reforms which he proposes. The great defect in our present system, is, that appointments are made on aecount of political services. Sometimes we see a man who has had no experience whatever, placod over the heads of others who have been in the service for years. Now this should not be the case. If every young man on entering the civil service were compelled to pass an examination, as is now the ease in England, and promoâ€" tion were based on length of service and ability, there would be loss complaint as to the incapacity of those occeapying public offices. No matter what services a man may have rendered to his party, if he is not fitted by education or training for a £o 0 S oo e ns mt UV civil service of the State, as is in operation in England and Canada, but party influâ€" enee has been too strong for any one who had a desire to adopt the reform. Howâ€" ever pleasing it may be to Canadians to see the States adopting our system, yet it is quite evident that there is still room for reforms in our civil service. Mr. COnsav mne has entered upon, he will prove himself to be the best Reformer that has ocenpied the Chief Magistry of the Republic for many years. It is gratifying to find that the people of the United States have been convineed of the evil results flowing from the doctrine taught and acted upon by some of their politicians, that, "to the victors belong the spoils." For a length of time our neighbors have been anxious to see the same system adopted in the S S Sn s e uies c 0t he has entered upon, 1200 L020 10_ 22° P69 T00 memâ€" bers of Congress in plain terms that they noed not expect to make appointments to office under is administration, but that he will select the fittest man for the posiâ€" tion, regardless of the political influence of any member of t..e Legislature. If Prosiâ€" dent Hayes continues to pursue the course ies ie es t mussing any of the civil office without a cause. H deney. Men were appointed not on acâ€" count of any peculiar fitness for the duties to be performed by them, but simply on aceount of political influence. The thinkâ€" ing men of the United States have long been convinced of the necessity of reform in this matter, but the difficulty was to get lhuidontwhohm}thecomgetoact inâ€" dependent of party, and the firmness to reâ€" sist the influences which were brought to bear upon the executive in favor of candiâ€" dates for office. Mr. Hayes, has thus far, met public expectation in this respect. He has had the courage to go outside his own barty in selecting the members of his Cabiâ€" net, and although hé has met with the opposition of some of the extreme Repubâ€" licans, yet the feeling in his favor was so| great that his opponents were unable to seâ€" eure the rejection by the Senate, of any | of the nominations made, and his appointâ€" | ‘ ments have all been confirmed. Mr. Hayes , hoewklso faken & BFRL Stunt awstece To [. Dundalk, March 22, 1877. The decided action taken by President MAIL ROUTES. firm stand against disâ€" commenced from «_ He has told memâ€" & Mr. Cnsey’ morning, servants from es WHP be taken in York Country on the 26th and following days, be taken in useful information Send for one, also ( for Two conts Cl‘ on we ecan confidently recommend to our readers the seeds of James Vick, Rochester, as superior to those of any other seedsman that we have tried. Twentyâ€"five cents will procure Vick‘s Floral Guide for one year, published quarterly, and with a beautiful colored plate in the first number, This publication give a large amount of useful information to amatur gardeners. Cmm P mm . C 1 TrHs GarpEx.â€"As spring will soon be here, it is highly important that we should ’onlcr such seeds as are necded, for cither the Flower or Vegetable Garden, at once, so as to have them ready «when wanted. There is nothing that we take more pride in than a fine assortment of Flowers, and those of the best kinds to be had. After trying different seeds for anumber of years, ants just now, and carefull attenti given to Matriculants in Arts, Law Medicine. Groreeztows axp» Owex Souxp Acaprâ€" MÂ¥y.â€" A short time since we paid a visit to the abore Acrdemy, and were pleased to find friend Tait so well sustained in Owen Sound. He is very popular witd those who have spent any length of time under his teaching, and judging from the large number of pup‘ls at present at the Acadeâ€" my his popularity has not decreased any. He excels in preparing and educating young people who wish to become teachers in our Public Schools, as is evineed by the large number of his pupils who have taken certificates in the Counties of Huron, Perth, Waterloo, Wellington, Halton, Peel, Bruce and Grey: He has an able staff of assist. ants just now, and ecarefull attention is ind for one, also Catalogue of ;(;) pages r Two cents. Addressâ€"James Vick ochester, N. Y. The vote on the Dunkin Bill byâ€"law will ME e ce 4 l n c New Drvo Srors.â€"We understand that a Drug Store is about to be started in Dunâ€" dalk, in a week or two, with some talk of a Hardware Store, New Bakery, and several other branches of business. No doubt but as soon as spring opens things will begin to enliven in this village, and there will be considerable new buildings going up in a short time, as there will be erected a new Orange Hall, a church, and there is some talk of one of our business men putting up a brick storo. * Sixarxa Sceroor.â€"Mr. John F of Orangeville, will give an intro« Black Board Lesson in Vocal Mu Wednesday evening next, the 28th in the Orange Hall, Dundalk, comn at halfâ€"past seven o‘clock. Ad free. If sufficient encouragement i out, Mr. Fletcher will at once com a Singing School. We invite all fri good singing to be present on that ing. Heavy Sxow Stromat.â€"On Tuesday evenâ€" ing some seven or eight inches of snow fell, but as there was not much wind «t the time, travel was not delayed by drifting, but the up train on Wednesday did not reach here until about three hours after time, owing to the road being drifted below Orangeville. Grey Couyty Covrt Crerc.â€"Peter Inâ€" glis, Esq., has resigned the offices of Depâ€" uty Clerk of the Crown and Plcas, and Clerk of the County and Surrogate Courts, positions which he had held since the formation of the county of Grey. His Honor the Lieutenantâ€"Governor has been pleased to appoint his son Mr. George Inglis, to those offices in his room and stead. A Szcoxp daily mail has supplied along the W. G. & B. Railway. Owen Sonnd and the larger villages along the T. G. & B. Railway, north of Orangeville, are badly in want of a second mail, and we expect it will not be long before it is supplied. We sre sorry to learn that Dr. Msâ€" William is about to leave Dundalk. â€" The Dr. has made a number of warm friends since he came here, and we shall be glad to see him when he can make it conâ€" venient to pay us a visit. Our best wishes will go with him. | recovering. His Exczuurncy, the Governorâ€"General met with a severe fall on Wednesday last when about to enter Topley‘s photographie studio, Ottawa. He was much shaken and sprained his ankle. He is evadually Mr. Wm. Doll who has recently openâ€" ed a Watchmaker‘s and Jewelery Store, in Flesherton, has just received and opened out a fine stock of goods in his line. See advertisement. ‘ Grist Mrut Soun.â€"Mr. McAdam has sold the grist mill at Orangeville, recently purchased from Mr. Hardy, to Mr. Alexâ€" ander Dawson, of Peterboro. The price‘ realized was $12,000, Wr beg leave to apologize to our patrons for issuing our paper so late this week. We have been delayed by the removal of =â€" "LocaLs," like money, are very scarce these times ;â€""nothing new" is the go. Yesterday, Wednesday, ‘steam was got up in Mr. Doyle‘s sawâ€"mill, for the purpose of testing the boiler. Earexoxt Township Council has pur chased fifty road scrapers. & dn C 3230 oor o ol acknowledging that our position is unasâ€" sailable, subscriber meanly sneaks out of the discussion by indulging in low abuse of ourselves, the Globe and the Reform party. Such tactics are easily understood, and we are sure that no one will be deceived by his contemptible trickery. Dundalk. Another advantage to be gained by sending the mails out to these Post Offices by the time mentioned would ; be soon appreciated, as the children could call and get the papers: and letters on going home from school. *â€"â€"â€"â€"(Qâ€"â€"smass THz Oraxor BmLs.â€"Another communâ€" ication from * Subscriber " appears in the Free Press of last week, but as the writer does not attempt to meet a single arguâ€" ment advanced by us, it is unneccessary to make any reply. Iustead of honestly nalmela . £ arlne Js o‘clock the same day, all the Post Offices monfionedhoi-gfi within â€"eleven miles of axp Owkx Souxp Acaprâ€" ne since we paid a visit to ‘my, and were pleased to o well sustained in Owen very popular witd those â€"Mr. Jolin Fletcher, give an introductory i in Voceal Music, on ext, the 28th inst., undalk, commencing o‘clock. _ Admission Other Items. ek, but as the writer meet a single arguâ€" , it is unneccessary Tustead of honestly ur position is unasâ€" eanly sneaks out of ilging in low abuse lndfllenefunnpgu-ty. < and gradually evenâ€" 16 work of anms â€" «s /. ° AUPPDSed® to be the work of some of the illicit liquor dealers who have been prosecuted by the Inspector EF=S" Having removed to our more comâ€" modious premises on Proton Street, near Mr. F. F, Teep:]e’u blkt:ckl:mifth bshop, we are pre to do all kind of job printin in tKe mtylc of the art. P € Durrxc the past summer, it is stated, the Liconce Inspector, for North Grey, who resides in Owen Sound, had a highly prized mastiff poisoned by some unknown band. Shortly afterwards a horse valued at $2,000, and one of those selected by the Commissioners to be sent to the Centenâ€" nial Exhibition, wasalso poisoned the night before the day fixed for shipping it to Philadelphia, and during the Inspectors absence one night last week some miscreant placed amongst the firewood in his yard a stick heavily charged with gunpowder, which was in due course put into the stove, The explosion was sufficient to blow the stove to pieces. Fortunatoly there was no person in the room when the explosion cccurred. ‘These crimes are sunmaced ,â€" 8| Packace Party axp» Coxesrtrâ€"We M |learn that the " Wreath of Promise" Temâ€" Id | perance Lodge, Shelburne, intend giving °C | a somewhat novel entertainment, called a of | « Package Party and Concert" in Mr. ‘* | Jelly‘s Hall in that village, on Wednesday evening next, March 28th. The novelty it , consists in the distribution of a large numâ€" iâ€" | ber of packages containing prizes more or a|less valuable, the highest being a solid 1 | silver watch, the second a good clock, the t | third a gold plate locket, and about sixty i | or seventy others of less value. The packâ€" 1| ages will be distributed by the Chairman, | i | by means of tickets drawn at random and | given to each holder of an admission ticket ) | on entcring the Hall, and the arrangements | lare such that even the members of the |‘ committce cannot tell the fortunate num.| | bers until the packages are opened. Choice | music will be furnished by the Shelburne | choir, and it is confidently experted that the entertainment will be the ‘greatest e success ofthe season. The proceeds are | * to be applied to the purchase of a library | ° for the Lodge. ; Coxerrt at Sicuourx®E.â€"The Orangeâ€" E ville Brass Band will give a grand concert in Mr. John. Jelly‘s Hall, Shelburne, on the | _ evening of Good Friday. From the well known ability of the performers announced, o we can confidently say that all who attend : will enjoy a rich treat. The concert given | _ by them in Shelburne last year was highly appreciated by all present, and we are b sure that there will be a crowded house og this time. Admission 25 cents each. C Baxp Barm.â€"The Ball given by the members of the Shelburne Brass Band in Mr. Jelly‘s Music Hall, in this village on the 16th inst, passed off very pleasantly. The Band assembled in front of the hall previous to the commencement of the Ball and although only having had some eight or ten Lessons they played several tunes in a praisworthy manner. We congratulate Mr. Whaley upon the progress the band has madefunder his superior instructions.â€" Free Press. The anniversary services held in the Canada Methodist Church, Shelburne, on Sabbath last, were well attended, The Musical Concert and social on Monday evening,passed off very pleasantly, Mr. John Fletcher, of Orangeville, lead the singing. Soctat.â€"A social was held on Monday evening in the Orange Hall, in aid of L. O. L., No. 737. A(Imissign 10 cents. The attendance was pretty fair, and after those present had enjoyed themselves for some time in a social manner, Mr. J. W. Morrow was called to the chair. The choir enterâ€" tained the audience by singing sevral pieces. Addresses were delivered by the Chairâ€" man, Rev. C. Shaw and Messrs. G. Ruthâ€"| erford, T. B. Grady and J. Townsend. With the amount realized from the soiree and social, No.737 will be enabled to comâ€" mence the building of their new hall at onee. Messrs. Cowles and Thos. Jenniogs, of Shelbwne, who had left the hall, were summoned to the rescue, and Mr. Jean‘! ngs put on a "clincher," just as the poll was being celosed. On counting the votes, which were five cents each, it was found that Miss Campbell, Shelburne, had 412, and Miss McAulay, Dundalk, 401, Shelâ€" burne thus carrying off the honors, the cake realizing $40.70. Miss Campbell then cut up the cake, which was handed round to the audience. ‘The proceeds of the soivee and cake amounted to about $80. The usual votes of thanks were then passed and ie audience then dispersed. ; 1| made ample provision for all who . were g | present, mdthemukumml- lent. â€" After the had been bountiâ€" fully supplied with the good things of the . } Table, ‘Thomas Ferguson, Esq., Disâ€" e | trict Master, was elected to the chair. A r | choir, Miss Campbell, of Shelburne, preâ€" . | slding at the organ, added greatly to the , | enjoyment of the evening, by singing sevâ€" j | eral pieces in excellent style. â€" Addresses | were given by the Chairman, Messrs. g|John Agnew, W. M. of No. 737, Thos. | Hanbury, George Rutherford, H. Graham, | J. J. Middleton, Dr. Barr, M. P. P., and| | Rev. C. Shaw, and the various addresses | were listened to with deep attention. Beâ€" sides the pieces sung by the choir, Mr.| Robert Cross sang "Little Footsteps," and|â€" "I‘m waiting My Darling for Thee:" and| Mr. Neil Kennedy, Teacher, gave a song, | 1 all in good style. Before Dr. Barr gave| i his address, a very handsome six story | t Cake was put up to be voted on whether it | & should be given to Miss Margaret MeAulâ€" | ( ay, of Dundalk, or to Miss Campbell, of | , Shelburne. ‘There were only about half a | a dozen gentlemen present from Shelburne, | a but the competition soon became very | t keen between the villages, first one place | I and then the other having the majority. | h Messrs, T. Donaghy, T.J. Coyne, and Dr. | {] Rolstin, of Shelburue, canvassed for wand | to sustained their Candidate nobly, and | i1 Orange Soiree. On Thursday evening last, a very sucâ€" cessful Soiree was held in the Orange Hall of L. 0. L., No. 797. The ladies had Shelburne. 168 are «upposed to of the illicit liquor u1 coue se Ct, ~CEmOnEneus | sey the Chairman, Messrs. are _ M. of No. 787, Thos. am : Rutherford, H. Graham, | and Dr. Barr, M. P. P., and | just d the various addresses slig ith deep attention. Beâ€"| for sung by the choir, Mr.| as n ; "Little Footsteps," and | fess Darling for Thee:" and ing y, Teacher, gave a song,| pow Mrz. Dumont, Liberal, has been returned to the Quobec Legislature for Kamouraska. OWE CCCRA EY â€"BIE, Richard Dunkin, of the 7th Line Amaranth, while engaged chopping on Tuesday last week, was struck by a falling tree which split his skull. Every attention has been paid to the sufferer, but it is doubtful iflu} will recover. _A young man named John Sprowl!, was severly injured on Friday week, while driving the ‘bus into the shed at the Dalby House, Elora. He was caught on a beam by the neek and doubled up in a space of fifteen inches. He now lies in a precarious condition. ‘ Mr. John Sweeney has sold his form of 280 acres, near Ennotville, to Mr. Patrick Neagle, of Pilkington, for $11,000. Mr. Neagle has sold fifty acres on the 4th conâ€"| cession of Pilkington to the Myer Bros, for‘ $2,500 An illicit still was seized and destroyed by the Revenue officers in the township of Luther. The owner of the premises, one Carrol, has been fined $100, but has since escaped from the constable at Arthur On Tuesday Mr. Thomas Pritchard, of Nichol, fell down from the loft in his barn and broke one of his thigh bones. Several meetings have lately been held in Drayton and Hollin, to agitate the gruveâ€" ling of the townâ€"line, the prospects of which look much brighter than ever, About a halfâ€"aâ€"dozen of the young men of the villages of Salem and Elora have made application to become members of the Mounted Police Force at Manitoba, Stourx.â€"On Monday night Mr. Wim. Fawcett had a horse, eutter and buffalo robes stolen from the stables of the Rockâ€" lyn hetel. ‘The back door of the stable had been foreed open and the rig taken out that way over drifts and fonces. Mr. Fawâ€" cctt was able to trace it fora short distance only, and accordingly came to Meaford and telegraphed in all directions, but we are not aware yet with what rosult. The horse, cutter, &e. would be worth at least $230. We hope that the thief will yet be discovered. It is hard to escape the keen scent of the emissaries of justice nowâ€"a days.â€"AMonitor. mg the year 5,164, valued at $189,148. O horned cattle the total imports were for the year 5,865, their value $162,446 ; exâ€" | ports 22,936, value $701,430. Of this number there had been sent to Brit in in the last six morths of the year, within which time the trade has sprung up, 2,815 caitle valued at $237,000. The esxportatic n to the States reached 16,676 valued at $340,â€" 267. Comparing these values we should imagine either that there has been some mistake made in the figures, that the cattle sent to the States had been very poor, or were undervalued to escape payment of duty. The first shipments of sheep to Britain were made lastâ€" fall, the number 3,170, valued at $21,968. ~The total value of sheep exported during the year was $548,778, the number 187,255 ; the imporâ€" j tations 11,844, valued at $22,857. In the 4 item of swine alone is the balance of trade © against us, the value of the exports being only $15,896 while that of the imports was ; 5361,600.â€"Meaford Monitor. & hk w i dont ofi d htinntacatvalbet 8 6 Aut AAA ce d k i1117 , there had been exported 5,781 valued at $565,068. This trade was of éourse done ’chiefly with the United States; but since July the exportation of horses toâ€" Britain has begun, and in the six months ending 81st December there had boen sent there from Canada 868 at a vilustion of $69,950. To the States there had been exported durâ€" ing the year 5,164, valued at $488 148 r From a Parliamentary return recently received we glean a few interesting items of information in reference to the imports and exports of live stock during the year 1876. Of horses there had been imported into Canada 1,895 valued at $92,770, while County of Wellington. Imports and Exports of Live This " decadence of moralit y," of which you are accused, causgs some mirth amongst us, who are pretty well acquainted with the past political record of your calumniaâ€" tors. A record created amongst both poâ€" litical parties one of whom no later than two elcctions ago in South Grey, made his decadence of morality subject to the good things at the commuand of one of the canâ€" didates of the dav. attenderâ€"for these parties to constitute themselves the mouth piece of the Orange Body would be truly insulting, were it not humorous and did not charity suggest that the whole tirade might be traceable to irresponsible moments or when under the " jufluence." | for special favors, but is to one party quite ’na much as to the other; both having proâ€" fessed friendship, but neither accomplishâ€" ing anything for it, when they had the power of doing so. However the Society is sufficiently sensative of its own honor to defend itself when improperly assailedâ€" a thing that has not yet occurred in the Columns of the Guio®. But two individuals with a hireling pen, only 0#® of whom is Dundalk, March 19, 1877 rm considered incapable of stooping. I am no. politician, but am an Orangeman, avd from what I know of the order feel justified in saying that it is under very slight obligations to either political parties To the Editor of the Gaide, Siz.â€"I noticed in the Shelburne Free Press of last issue, an article over the word **Subscriber" purporting to be a reply to your able and moderate defence of last week, but so lacking is the communication in moral sentiments, commonâ€"sense exâ€" pressions and moderately readable matter â€"quite worthy of the wellâ€"known trio from whom it emenatedâ€"that to waste another line in replying to such masterly rubbish wonld be considered by the whole communâ€" ity an act of condescension to which you Farat _ Accooext.â€"Mr. TORONTO The Orange Bill. , and he only an occassional Yours Truly, Ax Oraxazsatax. vipoinns 4 vangonberiiizintrmant iss rC l’“‘hcbumt’dnmtodevcyl?:i& " _ ocation this week. Mr, Fm, who commenced mining for silver last fall at Thirtyâ€"one Mile Lake, 76 miles un the Gatineau, and had to abandon it, tfenies that he gave it nibooa.n-e he failed to find silver. ge says he has found paying rock, but he has nof tha ana..... 1_ "s PSNMM8 I Inn location cendiarism. Mixerar Weaurn ts rar Orrtawa rEoâ€" ION.â€"Henry Bishop hasdiscovered on his farm in Fitzroy, within twerty miles of Oftawa. a most extraordinary deposit of minerais. It includes copper, bismuth, iron and antimony. Mr. Miller has struck a wonderfully rich mine of apiate, native phosphate ofy lime,in the rear of Templ + ton. He has been raking it out at the rate of three tons per day of picked blue phosphate. _ Mr, Haycock commenced to FirE at Moxo MuLs.â€"On Friday morning the store of Mr. Patrick McLaughâ€" lin, of this village, was discovered to be on fire, and before any assistance could be rendered it and the contents were destroyed, together with a storehouse and other buildings, Mr. McLaughlin‘s loss is heavy, and the stock being large and but lightly insured. None of the books were saved, 1 and Mr. McLaughlin had a narrow escape himself. It is supposed to be a case of inâ€" Mr. John Mackenzic, the Premior‘s brother, died at Sarnia on Saturday. A young man named MeColl was arrested last Wednesday evening, in Cnmpbellville, and brought to Milton by Constable Mc Brien, on a charge of stealing a gold watch ‘ and other articles from boarders in the Commercial Hotel, also §18 from one of the boarders in the Thompson House, He was tried Thursday, convieted, and sonâ€" tenced to two months in jail at hard labor. â€"Milton Champion. °| There is on exhibition in Montreal a â€" | magnificent box made of different kinds of ‘ | Canadian wood, and adorned with silver j emlâ€"lems, which is to contain $20,000 in ‘ | gold as a present from the pilgrims of the ‘ | Province of Quebec to his Holiness the Pope on the occasion of the 50th anniverâ€" sary of his episcopate. The pilgrimage which leaves Montreal on the 19th of April will be accompanied by father Dowd as chaplain. The total number who will leave the Dominion will be 100, of whom 50 will be from Montreal. ‘The coct of the trip will be $300. The French pilgrims sets out about the same time, and both will join in Rome and have the Bishop of ; Sherbrooke as head of the pilgrimage. On| arriving at Liverpool the party will be takâ€" en in charge by the firm of Cook, Son, & | Jenkinson, who will conduct them by way | of Paris to Notre Dame de Lourdes and |* then on by way of Marsailles along the : shore ‘of the Mediterrancan to Rome. Af. ter the party have received an audience | ,, with and the blessing of the Pope they may | 1 ":on disperse. I c _ Fighting has commenced on the Turkoâ€" Bosnian frontier. On Saturday an obstiâ€" nate engagement, lasting six hours, took place, in which both sides suffered severc.â€" ly. The Montenegrin and Hoerzegovinian troops are still reported to be concentrating on the frontier, but will refrain from atâ€" tacking the Turks until the result of the negotations is known. | _ The new Turkish Parliament was opened last Monday by the Sultan in person, his speoch being read by his first Secretary. The speech reviews the history of Turkey since the Crimean War, and the difficulties which lay in the path of the various Adâ€" ministrations that have controlled the desâ€" tinies of the country ; goes on to enumerâ€" ate the measures to be submitted to the Chambers, embracing finapcial, electoral, and administrative reforms; alludes to the conclusions of peace with Servia; expressâ€" es a hope of the speedy and satisfactory termination of the negotations with Montâ€" enegro and concludes with a selfâ€"congratuâ€" lation on the. "proofs of sincerity and moderation " which the Turkish Governâ€" ment has constantly given, which must result in strengthening the bonds connecting the country with the other peoples of| Europe. The Pera correspondent of the London Times draws a terrible picture of the conâ€" dition of the interior of Turkey. He says that stor‘es of Mussulmai violence and rapine are still frequent, espocially in Bulâ€" garia, Albania, and Macedonia; that there is no security for life or property outside of the cities, and that the Government continues to display a spirit of the utmost indifference which gives little hope for its futuze fidelity to its solemn promises of reâ€" I n | that the total number of policies in force r | on the 31st December was 13,079, inm':)im § the sum of $12,696,588, and that the amount of memrdhhh'm;fiummluc ' a quarter milli o ; clai to i fi:‘mnt of $88,500 were adjusted during | the year, to which may be added losses to the extent of $4,000 notified, the greater ‘|part of which has since been paid. In | view of the increased hazard, owirg to | continued business depression, the Comâ€" |pany has wisely determined to pursue | meantime a conservative course; that the management has been judicious during the past year is shown in the trivial advance in assessments in two of the Branches, and in no increase whatever in the Hamilton Branch from the low rate of 1875. The necessary steps have been taken to secure a license from the Government in accordâ€" ance with the Ontario Act. The remarks| made by the President of the Company, in ‘ moving the adoption of the report, are | worthy of careful perusal, and should be a vade mecum for every insurance agent in the country, embodying, as they do, the|‘ policy which has brought the Company to I its present status, and a rule of action |‘ which must promote its future suceess." Messrs. Ruts)nerford & Hunter, of this|i Village, are agents of the above Co., for this District. Claims are promptly settled | e by them at their office in Igundalk. | A Pilgrimage to Rome. 8n0p Nas aiscovered on his y, within twerty miles of it extraordinary deposit of includes copper, bismuth, ony. â€" Mr. Miller has struck ich mine of apiate, native hrl;:,in th: rear of ‘Templ+â€" Turkey. Pm PRACUUCD OE Cohashed at C visiop Suzs ol fill a late hour, when a di. | language, and a vision was taken upon Mr. Wood‘s smmend. ‘ been discovered. | _ <Mr. Cartwright moved the second read. ing of the Bill to amend the law respecting the incorporation of Joint Stock Comâ€" panies by lettors patent. He stated that it was proposed to give to the Governor in Council power to incorporate these comâ€" panies by letters patent, and also by a supplementary patent to change their names, thus Joing away with the necessity for private Bills, The House adjourned at 10:30 p. m. Ottawa March 15th, After routine Mr. Mills resumed the deâ€" bate upon the tariff resolutions and amendâ€" ments. Hs spoke for nearlet... 1. °0C number of Mr. Blake‘s Extradition Act w second time. One provision | is person could be surrendered for offence, L Aalock _ quol, 00 PCRE PERCATROnUS to the House in regard to this subject, and said the committee could notbe granted. It was absurd to suppose that twelve memâ€" bers of the House could sit upon and deâ€" cide a question of enginecring. Mr. DoCosmos withdrew his motion. Mr. Mackenzie‘s motion to authorize the Governorâ€"inâ€"Council to make arrangements for carrying out the transfer of the Truro and Pictou branch of the Intercolonial Railroad, in rersuance of negotiations onâ€" tered into with the Government of Nova Beotia and the Halifix & Cape Breton Railroad and Coal Company, under the resolution eguaed by the House on the 19th of May, 1874, was agreed to, the resolution reported, read a second time, and the Bill founded thereon introduced and read a first time. Mr. Blake‘s Extradition Act was road n shanme AblMs® n AD L ASY ' I , O CV: *nompson (Cariboo) objected to the faltering policy of the Government, which delayed J:: question from year to year, *Mr. Cunningham did not see the necesâ€" sity for a Committoo, The Premier complained of the doubt which had been thrown on his statemonts $A $h .999 Loo cesc â€" 1922 °* ehof SHe Mr. 'l'hon;pson (C ariboo faltering policy of the Gov In reply to Mr. Caron, the Ministor of Militia said it. was the intention of the Government to arm all rifle regiments with the short rifle and sword bayonet, as soon as there was enough rifles in store to enable them to do it. Mr. DeCosmos moved for a committeo of twelve to enquire into the progress made with the surveys of the Jine of the Paâ€" cific Railway, I for repuring the breakwater under the Goderich lighthouse. for In reply to Mr. Horton, the Marine stated that there wou of $1,200 in the Suplementar After routine and the intr&dlie?.ion number of Bills : debate Mr. Macdougal (Elgin) questioned the sincerity of the leader of the Opposition in proposing his amendment ; considered it utterly inconsistent and incapable of being carried out in a tariff, and thought it had been proposed merely to eatch votes. On the other hand, the motion of the member for Hamilton was an honest one, being the communication of a clear and distincet: principle of political economy, but it was a principle which he was opposed to. He concluded by expressing his confidence in the present Government, and his approval of their policy in regard to the tariff. 5 ‘Mr. Mills moved the adjournment of the Mr. Masson declared himself a staunch protectionist, and stated that if the member for Kingston should be ealled upon to form a Government he could not depend upon him (Masson) as a followerunless he adoptâ€" ed a protectionist poliey. __ Mz. Rochester opposed the malt tax and alleged that it would raise the price of beer and drive the people to drink whiskey ; or it would foree manufacturers to use sub. stances less wholesome than malt, and the quality of the beer would detoriate. ‘ The Mr. Metealfe approved of the Governâ€" ment policy on the tariff charges, and held that a protectionist policy would derange the business of the country, He did not believe that cither the manufacturing, agriâ€" eultural or mining interests were in need of proteetion, Mr. McCallum (Monek) believed that if the duty had been put on coal it would have yielded as large a revenue as the tax on ten, apd would have encouraged native industry. After recess, the debate on the resolution to go into Committee of Ways and Means, and the amendments thereto, was resumed by Mr. Fleming. Heshowed that the inâ€" crease of the duty on tea was more than counterbalanced by the reduction of the duties on eoal vil, and would effect a saving of $1.10 to every family of five persons, and he closed his remarks by declaring his intention to vote against both the amendâ€" ‘ ments offered. ’ Hon. Mr. Burpee‘s resolution to nmend the Customs Act, so as to make betier provision for seeuriog correct statements of exnorts by land aad water and to provide greater secur‘ty in the revenue in connection with warebouse and warehousing, was discussed uvntil the bour for recess when the Committee rose and renorted. _ Hou Mr. Blake‘s resolutions to anpoint a Judge for the Mar‘time Court of Oniario at a ealary of $600, with permission to practice in the other couris, were read and reported and read a taird t:ime. _ After other matters of routine had beea d+sposed 0f, the third reading of Hon. Mr. Blake‘s Bill for the urevention of gambling, and the secoud readings of the Court of Mariiime Juvisdiciion Bill to amend the iosolvent Act was nzreed to. ed of, the House adjourned. Mr. Burpee (Suabury) urged certain improvements in the St. J ohn'fi‘ver. Measares. The Bill was read a first t me and held over. ‘ Mr. Jones (Halifox) introduced a Bill to repeal the Act relating to Weights and ’ The debate was then adjourned, and the House rose Moxvay, Maroh 12. Mr. Rochester moved for the instructions from the Inland Reve .me Devartment to its officers as to what time the duty2 on mult was to takeeffect. Carried. 1 idea of adopting a protectionist‘s tariff, Mr. Burpee (Sun! ) exposed the abâ€" surdity at the pmo:’;?np of Dr. Orton‘s Agricultnural Interests Committee and the House adjourned at 12.30. speech in support of the Government. Mr. Palmer supported Sir John Macdonâ€" ald‘s amendment, and spoke in favor of protection, and was followed in the same strain by Dr. Orton. ‘ Mr. Blain, who, while expressing strong pmteotion'in vi'fln. ‘declared that mnfl no confidence in either of the ammendments before the House. _ _ ba witnesses on onth. C _ ‘The tariff debate was then reâ€"opened by Bome other motious having been dispos hx i2 Gae d C e 9t provision is that no nearly tlni;aeâ€"l-n:);; was folowed by a emen. â€" The debate Orrawa, March 14 would be a sum lelx'tp.ryEsfim.teg political Minister of M« "ch 18 of a e Cas DCP CE U MB countrymen in Mr. Moody‘s Church at Chicago, the sermons being litgral tâ€"an;â€" lutions of Mr. Moody‘s thfi;um 8 in different parts of the country, preacher was converted in Sweden, it is said, by lr:ndj ig Mr. Moody‘s sermons, and resembles My, Moody elosely in appearance. An edition o:v: Moody‘s sermons has been pflinlnluCMnfimp!einmeAmnmiu Just before the commencement of the evening services in the Baptist Church, at Glammis, County of Bruce, on Babbath, the 18th ult., the chandelier suspended from the ocnt;e of the cciling fell, breaking the lamps an seattering the burning conâ€" tents over everything for a distance of sov. eral feet. The fire was fortanatel exting. uished, though not uatil eonlidar‘{.le damâ€" age had been done. A n amber of persons hnd.nufowewq)efimnbeinglmmed to death, their clothes having taken fire, The Duke of Marlborong accompan. ied by the Duchess, their ll.nmy and suite, entorod Dublin in state on assuming the office of Viceroy of Ircland on the 10th ult. A most eut;:ufl'mic welcome was acâ€" corded to him. Numerous loyal addresses have been presented. excluding surgeons possessing dian dirlumu from practice vessels has been rescinded in . of Hon, Mr. Mackenzie‘s rep to the Imperial Government, Ontario pays the Dominion $96,500 f.a the Rockwood Asylum. takes all the chat. tles and effects at a valuation, takes over the present staff, and comes into possession of the property on the first of July next. The order of the British Board of Trade A Swede is The passargor tâ€"affic over the Suspen sion Bridge, at Ningara Falls h“mv. suspended for some time by the Groâ€"t Western Railway authoritics pending a thorough exam‘nation of the structure. The London Daily News p extraordinary lettor from Rome ; a general movement nmong the tanes, looking to the reâ€"estab) the temporal power. ‘ E 20 "CTC CHneu Out i quell the m wore striking railwa navvies, A scheme will be stfhanitted to the moot ing of the Universal Postal Union, shortly to be held at Berlin, for the introductior of a penny postal card system for use al over the world. Miss Annic MceKenzie, who was arrested at Ingeroll for stealing a horse from Loyd‘s livery, London, has been committed to goal at Woodstck for trial. Every son qualified by the Act, shall have the right to vote at municipal and general clections. The wword "futher" shallinclude "stepâ€"father." v wemporary absence ot f. sha‘ll not ciifu_“u!ify. r If the father i:erâ€"(i;a'ld and the m owns the fnnn. and a "itli)", the sons be entered under and assessed as if fide cccupants or tenants under the mo within the meaning of the *"Election of 1868." Py ’ If the father be living, and eitho father or mother be the owner of tho ; the sons shall he entered and ASSe jointly with the fathor. of his father or mother, at the time of making of the assessment roll, shall 1 titled to be, and mfi be, entored, rate| assessed on such roll, in respect of . furm in the manner following :â€" The ‘Mn‘ are the prim:ipul featurog of the Farmers® Sons‘ Franchise }};]| . nact. ed law by the Ontario Assembly :â€" For the of mssessment, evory farmer‘s wnp:.mfide resident on the for, to twentyâ€"five hundred The l'u'mau'_ Sons‘ Franchise Mr. Deviin moved for a llel('d('mmmu.-(\ to enquire into the minority repPesQitation system. _ A number of gentlieme» spoke upon the motion, after which it was Ayreed to in a somewhat revised form. Mr. Gibbs brought up the case of w m, Warren, late collector at Whithy, and thought that he should not lhnve i. 8u. poranuated. _ Mr. Burpee defoni thhe metion. Seme allusions to the ;. nt appointments of Postmaster at Po; ;; ne M# Mr. Lewis Boss, who « d it was one of the most popular noming, ,.. he h‘ndm.d.lllno he had been in Purlin. 2220007 DAEE00C0OF, _ FJh€ EDGradition Bill ’:d Committee. . A potig,» ‘ the di he Drumilul'm volunteoors was presented / â€" Bobraltz askiny (,, redress certain grievances. The iton, $]2. Â¥ 550 for immigration and quarantin, passed Committee of Supply. ‘;he Bates divoree was read a first time on a vote of 74 ;. 37, A number of other bills passed t.; ugh Committan. I 1 ily News publishes.an «700y News pul 1 ssessing only Cunaâ€" d in consequence ‘® N]".mnu were called out to Resoea" C Rome announcing 1 Union, shortly fllfl introduction g the Ultramon . establishment of our months or und of his ilway g rail Assessod between , to give then the several March 190 e sons m ns if ho all Paurlin t} the rm, ith of a Ont that they ‘.l)' of As counts ut Court for this villa Dunda Constant]y Wish H N Spr Ont H Pr NEW AD Wa Marriags H Uhe M W LEAVIN NOI Thor noth meon Beodf onee enly well s tion . Mil «un Phatty . ing 6 MX used. made, throut U TR TN G« DUNDA1I fir Advic Tail Agr tile &nfl ing alres sending . D Buit fo agninst J nal who : ing the f. «ylum. m a Ki W 16th inst. wounded Wi ie rgial W pUXD The U on M d