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6 THE COUNTY hc tar ne SSE Sain SF : Wee OF PERTH HERALD, STRATFORD, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 13, 1864. Hocal Imelilgence. Ce aeaeee nny TRAVELLERS' GUIDE, TRAINS LEAVE STRATFORD Granp Trunk -Ramway. Going East. 1S ape 5 3 OE Aen 100 Pr. ™ Nive xpress'. ce, cee ke 1.50 a.m Most Trae 2s ee rac ch nang: Gri 8.02 a. M PRU EOGMIUR Soe seas ca sos 4.30 Pp, M Going West. Day lmeprcad. OES Oe. 480° ee EES iB OR hone ae emir 4.30 a.m. MAIER. Posh ce shoe es sas 8.05 Pp. M. Accommodation li. Oe ce 3.05 P.M. Burrato & Laxe Huzon Ramway. Going East. Night Express.......... iat oe 12,35 a. mM, BURMO. sinc: os tr eenale puane 4,25 P.M Accommodation............45 » 10,45 a.m. Going West. DO BPALOR nis inde 1o'¢ quan icilo 4.30 P.M STRATFORD MAILS CLOSE. Buffalo and Lake Huron East... 10,05 a. uw Grand "Tennk Bast. oP oreo. 12.10 Pp. Mu Grand Trunk Bieta 3.30 P.M & St. Mary's [Sarnia Branch] : 3 Buffalo and Lake Huron West. 3.00 « Grand Trunk West--London 7.30 « and He Mary's. ees : "Grand Tronk East--Toronto t 9.00. &« and intermediate Stations. : The Northern Mail, by Stage, on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, only, closes at2 p, m. The Brooksdale, Embro, and Fairview mail, on Tuesdays and Saturdays only, closes at the same hour. 4 The English mails close on Mondays [per Cun- ard line] at 10.05 a. m., and on Thursdays, [per Canadian line], at 12.10 p. m. County ef Perth Agricultural _ Seciety's Spring Show. The Spring Show which took place on the Show Grounds here, on Thursday last, was the largest and best exhibition ever held in this County, at this season, before. | We believe the display of Stallions and Bulls could not be sur- passed in any County in Canada. Heretofore very little interest was taken in the Spring Show by the people generally. Only those who had something to show attended. Judging from the great number present on the Show Grounds on Thursday last, it would. appear that the people begin to feel that the Spring Show is equally as important in its place as the FallShow. No doubt Sheriff Moderwell, who is now President of the Society, deserves some credit for infusing new life into the Society generally. Among the best Stallions for road purposes were those of Messrs. D. B. McDonald, Strattord ; Casper Ruddiwick and James Patterson, North Easthope ; John Nelson and Lewis Reynolds, South Easthope; Joseph Miller, Ellice'; Benj. Pyle, Whitby and John Jackson. Among those entered for Agricultural purposes were those of Messrs. James Johnson, Burford ; John Arbigast, ~Downie ; James Hastings, North Easthope ; and William Worth, Stratford. Messrs, Salkeld, Downie, and Peter kastner, Ellice, shewed two excellent full bred Durham Bulls. Messrs. Alex. Strathdee, Geo. Wood, and Archibald Campbell also exhibited some very fine animals of this kind. Messrs. Geo: Hyde, Wm. Patterson, Donald Me- Tavish, Duncan McMillan, Alex. Frazer, Donald McTavish [8th con.,] Robert E. Patterson, North Easthope, and John Smith, South Hasthope, showed some splendid samples of Wheat. Messrs: William and James Simpson, Downie, and Joseph Whaley, North Easthope, exhibited some beautiful samples of the 'Golden Vine" Peas. | Messrs. Wm. Simpson, Downie, Donald McTavish, North Easthope, and John Smith, South Hasthope, exhibited some excellent samples of Timothy Seed. Messrs.James Hamil- ton, North Easthope,and John Smith, South Hast- hope, had some fine samples of Hopetown Oats. Messrs. John Chowan and And. Mebhs showed some fine samples of Barley.- In this department a decided improvement as to quantity, and in some respects as to quality, was manifested over any previous Show, 'There was a variety of im- proved Farming Implements displayed on the Grounds. Among them we observed a fine Seed Sower, belonging to Mr. William Dunn, Downie. The following is the Prize List: STALLIONS" AND~ BULLS. Jupeus.--W Byers, Downie ; George Kyle, do.; and John Smith, South Easthope. Best Stallion for Agricultural purposes, James Johnson, $12; 2nd do., James Hastings, $8. Best Stallion for road purposes, John Nelson, $12; 2nd do., Benjamin Pyle, $8. Best Durham Bull, 3 years old and upwards, Joseph Salkeld, $8; 2nd do;, Peter Kastmer, $6. Best Gallo- way Bull, 3 years Old and upwards, Alexander Strathdee, $8. Best Grade Bull, 3-years old and upwards, Geo. Wood, $8; 2nd do., Archibald Campbell, $6. | Best Grade Bull, 2 years old and | upwards, Donald' McTavish, $8. Best Bull of any age or breed, Joseph Salkeld, $8. : WHEAT AND, OTHER GRAIN, + Best 10 Bushels Spring Wheat, George Hydé, $20; 2nd' do., Timothy Quirk, $18} "3rd do., Donald McTavish, $15. Best 2 Bushels Barley, John Chowan; $1 50.' ' Best 2 'Bushels Oats, John Smith, $1' 50." 'Best 2 Bushels Peas, Thos, Ballantyne, (Gcre.)' $1 50. Best 1 Bushel Timo- thy Seed, Jaiies Simpson, $1°50. me XS Who wants new Summer Suits? William- son has just received his French Tweeds! Sumani Pox.--Dr. Shaver/informs us that this disease is still, prevalent in. many 'parts of - the county. jeu ES Mr. D! De Hay, of Listowell, announcss that: he has inoney to lend on farm security' at moderate 'intérest. Time from one to ten years to'suit borrowers. i Mr. Thomas Smith, late of Mitchell,- has leased the Blacksmith Shop, at the westend. of the ,bridge, lately occupied;by W.&+F. Mor- risop, and is now 'prepared to, execute all kinds of work in his line in the best style. x= Mr. McKenzie, Successor to Mr. Sr 8. Dunsimore, is» prepared to rurnish 'all. kinds' of work, usually turned out ofa waggon and car- riageshop, of the very best qualityand at 'the! lowest: remunerative prices--See Ady. } x2 Messrs, Phillips & Go.; Sucéessors'to Mr. Jamés Neelands, have received their complete and extensive stock of Dry Goods and Groceries and are now in-a"positiof'td receive customers --Sée their'advertisement in'to-day's issue. XS It is only. necessary to call, attention to Mr. John J. Clark's large list of Goods in ,to- day's issue to secure him an early yisit from. the lo STAWAR OTE poey ot te 2 6% 4-5 ;which Mr. Mahon would supply, the people of Stratford, good people of this County." Never was a more tempting list displayed. See his advertisement elsewhere and then give him a call at the old Palmerston Hotel. Reuicious.--The Rev. Mr. Johnston, of Bel- fast, who is now Visiting the Province as a Deputy of the General Assembly of the Presby- terian Church in Ireland, is expected to spend a few days in this neighborhood, and to preach in the Norman St, Church, in this town, on the 3lstinst. . Many of our Irish friends will doubt- less feel deeply interested in his visit, and be happy to get information on ecclesiastical affairs in their native land. County Posr Orrices--Commissions &c. FOR 1863.--There are at present 44 Post Offices in this County. Dougherty, it will be seen, as been closed. Star, Name, Com. ALLow. Birastordse yr teen cia. opp $1,310 35 $24 00 PG MAYS. sat pete Sie sas efe 8 796 86. 16 00 RTT Yea ESE SRS RS Baa 388 17 4 00 Listowell, (including arrears from July 1861)....... 320 03. 11 00 DRSESDEATCs 65 os Sine hien 131 00 8 00 Carronbrook, «5:0 = «.o,-:rjen0$is:2 113 01 2.00 EAVIBIOCK, 5 or So. 9 sels barra st 66 87 2 00 Sepringeville, os. s nny ae: ies 56 87 2 00 RAD a oe nn an a0 Ens ie 53 60 2 00 WUOLON 5 csc oie binince oi) "ge 52 79 2 00 Wests Corners, ...4-s<* +4. 38 01 2 00 MOBNGOR 0 65+ itn Gank SA* 35 03 2 00 RG gan sada < oiace aed 27 58 2 00 Carlingford, as aiendnis aca stisink 26 59 2.00 eS I ES: Se 25 76 2 00 Trowbridge, sessessereeees 25 74 2 00 INGWOY £5 869 hoes esiee nenas 22 56 2 00 MURAD UT Ey 930 ia.0'a, 09:4 piejeihyss 20 83 2 00 PDEA ds cows ci ee sah oat 19 56 2 00 Pa) Co Saar $5040. +6 ion 19 36 2.00 TrOGastle, a, a. a9 seh RA apis 18 64 2 00 Lisbon, 2% s4,4 +4 pas eaaita 18 12 2 00 Molesworth, ....-s++s¢+0° 17 63 2 00 A OF Ey 3,9: san ote, ool oe aan ag eos y eT | 2 00 Nith bute, sce ak cow aipas se 15 40 2 00 Cromarty,..... bc Sapa 7 15. 21 2.00 AVOnDaN,: , sien aisms see <6 ' 14 75 2 00 Poole (from Dec. 1862)..... 13 85 1 67 MAYNC 2 > etisalat ee <a seit 13 41 2 00 Staffa, (from Nov, 1863).... 12 96 1 83 Carthage, .. num os ueaees otis 4359 2 00 Bey TRF RRS ISIS Mee NE 9 96 2 00 Morningdale mills, ......, 'i 9 20 2 00 HU @OCOMDC, a abe ateie «tio a we 7 87 2 00 Topping, (from Dec. 1862).. 7 40 Taf, Fairview, (closed from. Nov. 1862, till June 1863).. 492 1.00 Gad's Hill, (from Dec, 1862) 4 62 1 67 Dougherty, (closed Noy. SEO) i 16 ote ois iola eRe' s 0.0 411 0 50 Burns, (from Nov. 1862).... 3 80 1 83 PROG, A oes coe ees 6 2 76 2 00 Motherwell, (from A. 1863). 0 93 0, 33 Bornholm, (from July 1863) 0 91 0. 50 Amulree and Avonton are new Offices lately pened and Conroy's Corners has been re-opened. Partine Supper.--Mr. Charles Mahon, who has been Teller in the Bank of Montreal here for a few years, has been promoted to the same posi- tion in the Montreal Bank, London,--which is, we understand, a much higher position than the one he is leaving. On Saturday evening last, his friends and acquaintances here gave hima parting supper in the Albion Hotel. About thirty were present. The spread-was excellent and in every way worthy of "Mine Host." The chair was occupied by W. J. Imlach, Hsq., and the vice chair by James Kyle, Esq. Among the guests we observed R. Macfarlane, Esq., M. P. P., Fuller, Bros., W.° H. Mitchell, A. J, .B,Mc- Donald, E. R. Sullivan, Charles James, P: J. Smithwick, Dr. Thompson, J. P. Woods, L. T, O'Loane, J. A. Carroll, W. R. Roberts, A. Caven, R. Smith, T. F. Corey, M.. Harris, H. King, A. H. Hume, 8. L, Robarts, and T. Winter. After the cloth had been removed, the Chairman gave The Queen. Song, 'God Save, The Queen "?'-- M. Harris. The Chairman then gave The Prince of Wales and Royal Family. Vice--Governor General. Song, " Erin Go Bragh"---W.R.Roberts. Song, " The Bashful Man"--M. Harris. Vice, "Army and Navy." Song, "Red White and Blue "--W. R.. Roberts. . The Chairman. then called for a bumper, After prefacing that the Gentleman whose health he was about to propose had not only ingratiated himself with the busi- ness cummunity of Stratford, but had also; ren- dered himself highly respected and esteemed in his social position, He had great pleasure be- fore proposing the health of the Gentleman, of presenting him with a small memento of the regard in which he was held by the commercial and professional men of Stratford, .He begged the Gentleman not to consider it for its, intrinsic worth, but to remember it hereafter as an emblem of the regard in which he was held here... He then passed a handsome gold:chain around Mr, Mahon's neck, and remarked that there. was one link wanting and that link was friendship J é He then. pro- posed the health of Mr. Mahon, which,.was. drank enthusiastically. Song, " For He's.a Jolly Good Fellow." Mr. Mahon ina very neat reply thanked. the, Gentlemen present, for the manner,in which his health had; been, drank, and. ;also., for. the very, handsome present they, had just presented to; ;him,, He, said there, was a. link wanting in the chain, which should be, supplied., by the kind memory in, which. he should always. hold The Chairman, then gaye the health of Mr. A. J.B, McDonald, who was also about leaving Stratford--he said they. were very sorry, that,Mr, McDonald was leaving them, for although there was a yast, difference between the Banking Institution and Legal Profession, the one gaye,them;money and the, other took it away from them, of, course giving value received in, a Bill of Costs.,, Mr. Macfarlane. wished) to speak a, few.; words.in,,addition, to what,; the Chairman had said,,.He gomplimented, Mr. Mc- Donald yery, highly, asa, business man and a '}private .Gentleman.,. Mr. McDonald . in reply thanked them kindly for, the manner in which his health had been drank. He had lived,but.a 'short time in Stratford, and he left it with feel- ings.of regret. He would ever retain a kind: re- gacd for the people of Stratford, Song, ':Gideon's Band "--Dr. Thompson,. Song, ';\Go No More.a Rushing,"----M. ..Harris,. | Mr., .B.,, R-.Sallivan in...a, very... effective, speech .. proposed, , the Agricultural and Commercial,.- interests: .of |: Canada,, ., Replied ;/to by.:, Messrs...._Imlach and. .,..Kyle.. Mr... Mahon then ;, gave. Strat- ford... and; .its ._Inhabitants., Replied, to . by. Messrs. Imlach, Mitchell, James and Fuller. . Mr. 'Sullivan, proposed.. the. health, of, the: Early, | Pioneers, of Perth,,.. Replied to, by, the Host, Mr. |, Woods... Song, ' McCarthy's,, Survey J. .P. "Old Dog Tray,"--W., H.. Mitchell. Woods. "The Devonshire. Recruit"-- Mr. Woods, ;Mr. Caven. proposed, the health of the Ladies, God Bless. Them ; ,drank-with all honors... To which 4; Mr. Mahon, made. a brief but. appropriate reply. After seyeral other toasts had been proposed and |; drank, the party separated after, haying spent & very pleasant evening. --Com. iif ah - tg j ee Blanshard. The Council met at its chamber on the 31st March--all the members present. After the reading of the minutes of previous meeting, the following appointments were made :-- PaTHMASTERS.--Ward 1--Thos. Burk, town- line, A. Miller, 18th con., Wm. J. Nicol, Jas. Bunting, George Bradley, Duncan Lamond, Daniel Oliver, Patrick Horner, David Rolstone, John Lennox, J. Jickling, John Bettridge, Robert Patterson, C. Bentley, Michael Kenny, Nathaniel Dickey and George Louch. Ward 2--Thomas .| Pearen, Alex. Murry, Wm. Essery, Daniel Bur- nett, Wm. Oddy Wm. Greenfield, Porter John- ston, Wm. Hayes, Wm. Wilson, jun., John Shire, Sam. Haynes, A. Shire. Ward 3--John Cham- bers, Wm. Graham, A. Robertson, jun., Wm. A. Beattie, Joseph Sparling, Wm. Hanna, jun., Thos. Thompson, Andrew Sansburn, John Stephen, James Bond, Adam Sparling and Robert Beattie. Ward 4--Hugh Berry, John Hazlewood, sen., David Kirk, w.b., Wm. St. John, w.b., Amos Marriott, George Lee, Thos. Wilkinson, jun., John Moore, David Cathcart, F. D. Switzer, J. Hamilton and John Campbell. Ward 5--John Rea, John Sonferville, Jos. Stephen, w.b., Joseph Hopkin, John Taylor, Jno. Somerville, Sam. Rad- cliff, (11) Wm. Gunning, w.b., Ben. Morley, Rob. Radcliff, Robert McCulloch, Samuel Radcliff, (12,) and it was moved that a by-law be passed, confirmatory of these appointments. Pounp- Keepers.--For Wards No 1, Adam St. John and Duncan McVannel, No. 2, Robert Henderson and Robert Thompson. No. 3, George Huston and Francis Robinson. No. 4, George Lee and Frs. McKeith. No. 5, George Willis. Fancz-Vinw- ers.--For Ward No. 1, Robert Dickey, sen., George Bradley and John Edmondson. No. 2, Adam Switzer, Thos. D. Hamilton and J. H. Clark. No. 3, John Cameron, Peter Sparling and Joseph Beavers. No. 4, Edward McKnight and Alex. McDougall. No. 5, John Dinsmore and Robert Somerville. The Auditor's Report was adopted and ordered to be published. The Court of Revision was appointed for the 2nd May next, at 10, a. m., at the Council chamber, Mrs. Ellah was granted a tavern licence for the current year, on paying $5 and giving her note for $20. The charitable bequests were more than usually numerous, and the Council good- naturedly appropriated the following sums :-- To widow McRoberts, $4.00 ; Weston family-- funeral expenses, $14 87; Funeral expenses late H'y Mimna, $7 34; Charity to Weston family, $4 00; Charity to Timothy Keough, $10 00; Charity to Marshall Parris, $5 00. The Coun- cil adjourned till the 2nd of May next. at 10, a. m.--Abriged from minutes.--Standard. 'Fullarton. Serious AccowsnT.--On Friday last a young man named Baker, residing with his mother at Carlingford, Township of Fullarton, and brother of Mr. William Baker of Mitchell, while forking hay iet his fork fall, and, sliding down after it was impaled on the tines in a shocking manner One tine entered the hip joint--the other two penetrating the bowels, passed clear through the body. Drs. Boyd of Mitchell and Burns of Fullarton were early in attendance, and throngh the skill of his medical attendants we are glad to learn the patient is likely to recover.--Re- Sormer. \ a Logan. Fatrau Acciwent.--We learn that a man named Jewel of Logan, was instantly killed at the sawmill of Messrs. Miller § Deans, at Carronbrook, on 9th inst. The un- fortunate man 'approached too near the saw while in motion, his coat get- ting caught by the teeth he was thrown on 'the saw and cut. quite asunder in a line from, the cur to the lower ribs. Of course death was instan- taneous. Dr. Bowie, Coroner, was notified and proceeded to hold an inquest.--Reformer. i Sebringville. We learn from. Dr. Shaver, that Mr. Louis Baker of, this village had his leg broken on Fri- day last... The bone was properly. set immediate- ly after the accident, andthe patient is doing well. : elt ay a nr South Easthepe. Townsuie Councit.--The. Council met. on Saturday last, at the usual place. All the mem- bers 'present. The Reeye having taken. the chair, explained that the object of this meeting, was the remodeling of all School Sections in the Township, pursuant, to notice given. Among those present were Rey. A. A. Drummond, L. 8.S., and the Trustees of each of the Sections that. had received notice from the Township Clerk. The Trustees were then called upon. to express their opinion with regard to the alter- ation of the boundaries of their Sections respee- tively: "After having heard all. parties, the Reeve stated that the School Sections hitherto , were divided too unequally, the largest Section including an assessable property of £11,000 to £12,000, while the smallest had only. from £4,- 000'to £5,000. He further stated that owing to the triangular shape of the township, it was. im- possible to'make the Sections all alike, but that they would try to take a little from the large Sections and add to the small ones, in order to enablé'the ratepayers of each Section to employ. a good teacher. The Council, thereupon divided the Sections as follows :-- School Sec. No. 2, to be composed of Lots from' l'to 12, both inelusiye, in the 1st. conces- sion. ' Lots from 1 "to 15, both inelusiye, in the 2nd concession. Lots from'3 to 15, both inclusive, in, the 3rd concession. Lots from 7 concession. School Section No. 6,t0 be composed of Lots from 13 to 28, both. inclusive, in the 1st, conces- sion. Lots from 16 to 22, both inclusive, in the 2nd concession. Lot 21 in the 3rd concession, ; School Section No.7, to. be'composed of; Lots from 29 to 36, both inclusive, in the 1st conces- sion! Lots from 23. to 36, both inclusive, in the 2nd concession. 3 Lots from 22 to 37, both. inclusive, in the 3rd concession. pnt : School Sec. No. 3, to be composed of Lots from 16 'to 20, both inclusive, in the 8rd concession. to 12, hoth inclusive, inthe 4th }, Lots from 13 to 27, both inclusive, in the, 4th _concéssion: * Lots from 14 £6 27) both. inclusive in. the oth coheession! + | concession. Scliool Sec.' No. 5, to be composed. of Lots, 59nq ite 7 i re nd \ ft YE ATE (itt et] Lots from 20 t6 25, both inclusive, in the 6th | f-om 28 to 35, both inclusive, in the 4th conces- sion. Lots from 28 to 36, both inclusive, in the 5th concession. Lots from 26 to 34, both inclusive, in the 6th concession. Lots from 26 to 35, both iaclusive, in the 7th concession. Lots from 31 to 35, both inclusive, in the 8th concession. School Sec. No. 4, to be composed of Lots from 38, inclusive, to the Town-line in the 3rd concession. Lots from 36 inclusive, to the Town-line in the: 4th concession. Lots from 37 inclusive, to the Town-line in the 5th concession. Lots from 35 inclusive, to the Town-line in the 6th concession. ' Lots from 36 inclusive, to the Town-line in the 7th, 8th and 9th concessions. : Moved by Mr. Stinson, seconded by Mr. Blain, that the Clerk be instructed to prepare a By-Law, and to have the same ready by the next sitting of this Council, for remodelling the School Sec- tions in accordance with the above plan, and in the meantime to give notice to those parties in- terested in the intended alteration who were not notified previous to this meeting. Carried. The Council then returned hearty thanks to Rev. A. A. Drummond, L. 8. 8., for the trouble and pains he had taken in attending this meeting and assisting the Council in effecting the above alterations. The following Report was then sub- mitted, and read :--Report of the Superintendent of Education, South Easthope, for the year end- ing Dec. 31st, 1863. Any report on the state of Education in this Township must be unsatisfac- tory, which does not refer to the great difficul- ties in the way of the teachers. In four out of six Schools, German must be taught, and when two languages are read from the first elements upwards, neither of them can be as well done as if but one were read. Though the Schools are not so far advanced as doubtless at would have been, but for this drawback, I am happy to be able to state that] have marked a steady improvement during the year, and I entertain the hope that the year that has now commenced will shew still greater improvement. There are six Schools in the township, all of them free-sup- ported at an expense of $2,314, of which the Municipal School Government grant amounted to $534. The average time the schools were kept open was 10} months. In the township, the children within school age number 655 of these, 591 have been at school for a longer or shorter time. But the average attendance has been small, only 209, and taking Shakespeare School off, it will leave for the rest of the town- ship an average of but 124, or about 25 for each school. I do not wonder that the teachers com- plain ofirregularity inattendance. Cannothing be done to remedy this evil? In the lst book 134 have entered, and 83 in the highest.. About 306 have studied Arithmetic, as many writing, but only 85 Grammar. Vocal music is taught in one school. The Bible or Testament is read in 5 schools. The religious professions of the teachers are as follows ; 2 Methodist, 2 Lutherar, 1 English Church, and 1 Roman Qatholic. One 'held. a first-class certificate from the Normal School, another. a first-class certificate from the County Board, and 4 held second-class certifi- cates. Of the school houses, 3 are built of brick, and 3 of log, valued at $2,550. There are no private schools in the township. In conclusion, I may state that I have always been well re- ceived by the teachers, and any hint I may have seen necessary to give, has been kindly taken and acted upon, and I am not without hope that in my next report 1 will have a much more favorable account to. give of the state of educa- tion in this township. Signed.--A, A. Drum- monn, L. 8. 8... The above report was approved of, and ordered to be published. . Jacob Reinhard then submitted his bond as collector for the cur- rent year, demanding at the same time from the: Council, to give up to him the. old bond for 1863. . The new-bond was read and approved of, and after having examined a letter from the Treasurer, containing a receipt in full to Jacob Reinhard, for the taxes of 1863, the old bond was ordered to be given up to him. An appli- cation was then read from Erederick Hessel; who wished to enter into some kind.of an agreement with the Council, for the cure of a lame person, in Shakespeare, named John Keegan. | He stated that Keegan wasiaffected witha disease, which, if it were not attended to, would disable him for life, from walking even with the support of crutches, and would consequently render him incapable of supporting himself and family, in which case the Council would have to 'do'so. He said he had commenced his cure about a week ago, and if the Council would, in case of success, pay him for his medicine and trouble, amounting to $20 or $30, he would undertake to cureKeegan, so far as to enable him to walk without crutches and do some light work. The Council agreed to pay the amount in case of. success. By-Law No..69, was then introduced, read three times, and passed. The above By-Law amends By-Law No. 45, by making the price for'.a lot in. the Township Cemetery, $2) 50, instead of $3 38, as hitherto; and further enacts that Henry Ratz should take charge of the key, and permit no person to dig a grave or bury any dead without producing. a deed or other, writing from the Towhship. Clerk. | After: passing . several. ac- counts, the Council adjourned to meet again.on Saturday, April: 16th.--L..J...@y Freppricxs, P Olerk. 'Ministerial Bilections., Monrreat East axp West.--The nominations in' these divisions took place on Monday last. The Hon. Messrs. McGee and Cartier were elected by acclamation. / r Kiyeston.--The Hon. John A. Macdonald has been re-electéd by. acclamation for this division. NraGara.--No opposition appeared against the' Hon. Mr.' Simpson in this division--conse- qnentty he was elected by acclamation. -- Suersrooxe.--The. Hon: A, -T. Galt was elected by'acclamation for this constituency on the 11th inst, 5 Hamilton and Waterloo are the only constitu- encies in which there is any opposition ; but the canvass so far is in favor of the Ministers. ALEXANDER CAVEN, Importer eit ae eta Dealer in GROCERLES,,: _ Glassware, &., &e., ONTARIO STREET, STRATFORD, Stratford, Loeh'Peb., 1864/0 9°" © 8B-y | mission of Col. Grant) +- Royal Canadian Rete Band. LiguoRs, cRocKeRt, JUST RECEIVED, A LARGE STOCK OF THE CELEBRA TED Dandelion Coffee AT PETER WATSON'S. Stratford, August 7, 1863, T-tf NOTICE. XHE SUBSORIBER HEBEBY GIVES fi notice to those indebted to him, either by note of hand or book account (past due) that they are required to call at his store and settle the same, on or before the Ist of January, other- wise' all without exception will be placed in Court for collection. THOMAS H. GOWAN. Gowanstown, Dec, ; 12th, 1863. 25-tf. Stoves! Stoves! Stoves ! JOHN PARKER EGS TO ACQUAINT the people of trate ford and surrounding townships, that he bas now on hand a large Stock of Stoves, COOKING, PARLOR, AND BOX STOVES, Farmers' Agricultural Furnaces, Which he will offer for sale on most reasonable terms. He is also prepared to undertake all kinds of work in his line, such as ROOFING, EAVE-TROUG H, SHEET IRON WORK, HEAVY AND LIGHT COPPER-WORK, And Plumbing. The best of material always used, and for workmanship,--give him a trial. Kitchen Pumps, Lead Pipe, Sheet: Zinc, and a superior article of heavy Stove Piping. Highest price allowed for Sheepskins, Rags, and Furs, PLOUGHS AND COAL OIL For Sale Wholesale and Retail. 33>. Shop--Monteith's Block, one door east of the Post Office, Stratford, Nov. 10th, 1863. ~ 20-y. Improved Farm for Sale, OR SALE, ON REASONABLE TERMS, i the South half of Lot No. 1, in the 6th con., Downie, containing 50 acres more or less. The property is situated on the Stratford and. St.Mary's Gravel Road, within three miles of the former, and within a quarter of a mile of a good' School. There are 20 acres cleared. There is a Log House and Log Stable on the premises. For further particulars apply at this office, or to the proprietor. | His address is St. Mary's P. O. T. Hy. DUNBAR. Stratford, 5th April, 1864. 41-3m f THE Shakspere Ter-Centenary Commemorative 'Festival, aT? f_XHE GENERAL COMMITTEE HAVE TO announce the following as the Programme decided upon for the Celebration of the approach- ing Ter-Centenary of Shakspeare's Birthday :--" The afternoon of SATURDAY, April 23rd, Will be kept as a Public Holiday. At 2p,m.a Shakspeare Oak will be planted by, the Mayor in , the name of the people of Stratford, in the Public Plot, to be known thereafter as. "Shakspeare Square." At 3-there will be a, REVIEW OF THE MILITARY, Attended by the Band of the Volunteers, and. ; at 5a 4 , REGATTA ON THE RIVER AVON, ans At -half-past 7 o'clock in the evening of the» game day, a Shaksperean : Entertainment { Will be given in, the Town Hall. neat ALEXANDER | McLACHLAN,' Esq, The Canandian Poet, has engaged to be present,' ° and deliver an, Oratiomon the Genius and Works © 'of, Shakspeare;, besides. whom the Committee > have been fortunate in' securing: the services of CHAS. B. MACKAY, Esq.) son' of, Charles Mackay, Esq., the Celebrated Poct, 'and of RICHARD LEWIS, Hsg., of Toronto, who will: give readings from .Shakspeare's Works. 'The? Stratford Choral Society, Under'the able Leadership of PROF, WILLSON, " have kindly consented to give, during the even- ing, selections from theOperas founded on'Shaks-. peare's Plays. : On. the TUBSDAY evening» following,?° There Wall, be. Wait a odusbssis nl 4 In the/Town Hall; the 'music Oy special per- - we 'supplied 'by: the" i i 4 Odi ao sborh hk woy GOD SAVE THE QUEEN? | By order of the Committee, HOE : P,.R. JARVIS, fi Q Chairnine 15 W. BUCKINGHAM, .«) Secreary. es iretted? itny vier t tf Stratford, March 26th, 186401 660 97 / 40-00) fat SO fat ae tou bho