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6 THE COUNTY OF PERTH HERALD, STRATFORD, WEDNESDAY, JUNE .8, 1864. Europe. From the China's Mails we learn that Prussia and Austria intend exerting their utmost infiu- ence in favor of Prince Augustenburg for the throne of the Duchies. Continental papers say that the basis of the arrangements to be adopted consists of a union of Holstein and six southern communities of Schleswig to Germany, and the incorporation of the restof Schleswig perman- ently with Denmark. It is doubted whether the conference will be able to make a peaceable settlement of the mat- ter. The Germans believe they may do what they please, without the fear of exciting more than England's indignation. Denmark, on the other hand, isin no hurry to end the war, having lit- tle more to lose, and hoping much from the chap- ter of accidents. To bring these rival obstinates into agreements is the task of neutral members of the Conference, and this is not likely to be ac- complished in a day's sitting. So far then there is but little prospect that the Dano-German difficulty is ended. It will be England's duty todo all she can to prevent the further shedding of blood--will she succeed ? In the face of wide differences between the con- tending parties there is but small grounds for hope--the question then presents itself, where will the trouble end? TheMarquis of Hartlington said it wasintended to withdraw two battalions of guards and a battalion of the military train, principally on account of the heavy cost for the hire of build- ing accommodation for the troops in Canada. Mr. Hennessey, referring to the Polish ques- tion, denounces the tyrannical course of Russia, and moved a resolution declaring that the British government is no longer bound to ac- knowledge the dominion of Russia in Poland. The Recent Naval Engagement Between the Danish and Austro-Prussian Fleets, The following Prussian version has been pub- lished of the late sea fight by an officer of the Adler. After describing the preliminary move- ments on Saturday and Sunday, on which latter day the gunboats had all been despatched to gain information of the Danes, the narrative states that on Sunday afternoon the vessels steered towards the Elbe, and in the evening anchored inside the lightship, in order to wait for the morning's tide on which to proceed to Cuxhaven. The proceedings of the eventful day are thus described : " Wind E., but nearly a calm; weather fine, but not so cold as on the preceding day. At 9 15 p.m. we proceeded under steam, and had already neared the innermost lightship, near Cuxhaven, when at 10 45 the Admiral made sig- nal to follow his movements, A. boat. bearing the Austrian flag and a small steamer from Cux- haven had been alongside of his vessel for some time. It appeared that news had been received, for we turned about and steered seawards. As it was anticipated that the Danes would soon be met with, the necessary . preliminary preparations were made, and at 12. 45, when the outer lightship of the Elbe had been passed, it was announced © that three frigates, apparently Danish, were in sight to the eastward of Heligoland. The vessels were then about 15 miles distant--so far off, indeed, that there hulls were not vissible, nor could their flags be made out. Another frigate, which lay under Heligoland, in a north-westerly direc- tion, caused some anxiety, as it could not be made out whether she was the Aurora or a Da- nish vessel. About 1 o'clock the drums beat to quarters, when we steered northward in line of pattle in this order--Schwarzenberg, Radetzky, Adler, Basalisk, and Blitz. The Danes now ap- proached us, steering southwards. As both lines neared, and when the first Danish vessel was about 2,000 yards distant, the Schwarzen- berg fired the first shot, which was quickly re- plied to by the Danes, and a general cannonade began. This was about two o'clock. In a mo- ment nothing was to be seen but flashes and smoke, and the fire of the bombs crashing in the air, while the pieces struck near the vessels and ploughed up the water all around. After about an hour and a half the Danish vessels steered a more westerly course, and thus otained the mastery over the Elbe; then steered northward, and we to the south, so that both squadrons were eventually in the same line as at the com- mencement of the action, but in reversed order. The Schwarzenberg and Radetzky then approach- ed 600 yards nearer to' the Danish vessels, a movement which might have been very critical, considering the brief time during which the crews had been in training. About 2 45 the foremast of the Schwarzenberg was suddenly seen to be in flames. The fire first broke out in the end of the foretopsail, and soon the whole of the rigging of the foretopmast was in flames, while the smoke curled upwards from the fore- deck. It was clear that we had got into a te-r rible position. The Schwarzenberg now steered to leeward in order to keep the smoke and flames to the fore part of the vessel, and if pos- sible to save the ship. The red glare, which was vissible in various parts, and spreading more and more, offered a fearful but brilliant sight, even in the clear and golden sunlight, and there was no cessation in the cannonade. The rest of the squadron soon followed in the direc- tion of Heligoland; and about 4 o'clock, the fight having lasted two hours, the last shot was fired, and all was as still as death. Some min- utes afterwards the entire of the burning foretop fell, and inflicted terrible injuries on the crew. About 5 15 we lay at anchor behind the Dune, and to the eastward. The Schwarzenberg was obliged to keep the wind on the side or at the stern. All the boats were sent towards her with pumps and hose, and our surgeons repaired on board of her and the Radetzky to render help, and they sfterwards gave us a terrible descrip- tion of the scene they witnessed on board. The lower part of the Schwarzenberg's mast burned till 10 o'clock at night, as on account of the great height the fire could not be extinguished, and it was only at this time they succeeded in cutting it away and getting it overboard. Early in the morning the entire squadron was again under steam, and at half-past four we came to anchor at Cuxhaven. The Schwarzenberg looks more like a wreck than anything else, for her bow- sprit and rigging hang and float around her.-- She has 31 killed, 44 badly wounded, and about 50 slightly. The Radetzky has five killed, eight badly wounded, and some 'with less serious in- juries. We have no losses, which is to be 'accounted for chiefly by the fact that the Danes kept up a well directed, concentrated fire fore and aft on the Austrians,,and it was only as they steered northwards that we, with the gun- boats, received their entire broadside. The gun- boats had the luck to manceuvre in a calm sea. They behayed very well, and made good prac- tice with their rifled guns. . Great numbers of wounded were subsequently conveyed to Altona in the Adler." The Army and Navy Gazette says the mili- tary authorities are much inclined to bring home the two battalionsof Guards now in Canada, but the decision rests with the Cabinet. The other day a petty German prince trav- elled up to the prussian head-quarters, spenta few hours at Broager, out of the range of shells, rode straight home to his dukedom and decor- ated himself with his own grand cross for dis- tinguished courage at the siege of Dybbol. The competition for supremacy between the Armstrong and Withworth field guns has now lasted a month, each week of which has given varying results with regard to excellency, though none of them ofsucha conclusive kind as would warrant even the most experienced in pronouncing an opinion as to the ultimate suc- cess of either. Nathaniel Hawthorne, the well-known author- died on Thursday morning, May 19th, at Ply- mouth, New Hampshire. He was stopping at Plymouth, in the course of a journey for the benefit of his health, and was in company with ex-President Franklin Pierce. He had been suffering with general debility for some time, but retired to bed on Wednesday night as well as usual, At 30'clock on thefollowing morn- ing, however, he was found dead in his bed by ex-president Pierce. Commercial. ODI mr --™ Stratford Markets. The following Report is furnished by Messrs, Hanson & Fairfield. Wepnespay, June 8st, 1864. Fall Wheat 4 bush..........$0 80 @ $0 90 Spring Wheat # bush........ 0 75 0 77 Oats # bush....... ous Sows 0 40 0 45 Potatoes y# bush...... yet; "ORD 0 65 Peas y 'bush... 2. cise Fel! OD 0 45 Barley # bush.....-......+- 0 70 0 75 Timothy Seed per bush . ... 125 2 30 Flour per bbl......- eT 400 4 50 Oatmeal per bbl.........-.56% 6 00 6 25 Butter per lb....... eS sae 012 014 Eggs per doz........se0+- svi 0.08 0 00 Mutton per 100 Ibs........++- 4 50 5 00 Beef per (00 lbs..........+..- 400 5 00 Hay per ton........ Teer ta ik BS 8 00 Tallow per lb..... vie ule TS . 006 0 07 Apples per bag..... ah Se 100 1 25 Cordwood per cord.......+++- 125 1 50 Lard per Ib... ...++ «severe cweee 0 08 0 09 Sheepskins. .vis.s..eeeedeees) 100 1 50 HAIGOR,. oc so cse ans wrereseee £00 0 00 EQAMs sG.badilangas os ake sD 22 0 46 NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. PRRRAPARAPPARADANAARDAALADLLLPLLO THE SUBSCRIBER HAS STILL ON HAND A Few of those Beautiful ENGLISH, SCOTCH, AND FRENCH TA EE DS, Which have been so universally admired for Quality, Style, Cheapness, §c., AND WHICH CAN ONLY BE HAD AT, williamson's, ALSO ON HAND A Choice Selection of SummerClothing NOT SLOP. CLOTHING, Such as is generally offered for sale, but Cloth- ing Manufactured with a view to give Satisfaction to 'the Purchaser, HATS AND CAPS IN ENDLESS VARIETY. Alex. Williamson, " Sign of the Golden Fleece. Ontario Street, Stratford. June ¥, 1864. 50-tf poration of the County of Perth will meet in the COURT HOUSE: STRATFORD, On Tuesday, the 28th day of June, cur't, At One o'clock p. m., For the purpose of Equalizing The County Assessment, And adopting a By-law to levy a County rate, &ec., &c. ts Copies of Municipal Assessment Rolls, Ac- counts, Reports, Petitions, and other documents requiring the action ofthe Council, to be trans- mitted to the County Clerk's Office previous to the day of meeting. By order of the Warden, STEWART CAMPBELL, , County Clerk. . County Cxéex's Orrice, .. i f Stratford, June 7, 1864. 50-td Examiner and Beacon to copy till date, er MEMBERS of the Council of the Cor- +e Henderson Thomas Harmin John Hunter James Matheson Robt Metz Robt Montgomery John NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. Oreo om AAAI Ne TO OLLI ARMERS. THE HIGHEST CASH PRICE PAID FOR ANY Quantity of Wool DELIVERED AT THE STEAM MILL, SULLIVAN & IMLACH. Stratford, June 7, 1864. 50-tf List of Letters EMAINING in the Shakspeare Post Office, June 4th, 1864. Amos Walter 2 Bormingham Pat Comeron Robt Curtis Mr Campbell Catherine H Dickey James Edelstine George Edlestine Joseph Sam'l Forest Alex Libbard William Molison George Mitchell James McFea John" McDonald James McNally Gunner McIntosh Mrs S McDonald John Nelson Mrs Ann Feik George Nick' John Flinn Miss Bllen Offord Mr Fieg George Oliver Miss Ellen Fraser Miss Mary Osburn Christopher Francis John O'Neil Jane Gaxho John Roadwick Kasper Grogan John Rodemic Kasper Haig A Simpson Thomas Sanderson Thomas Troup George Wood Elizabeth Watson Thomas West Robert Wilson James Wenzel Nicholas Yaga Samuel Hanson Dow Herold Christopher Herlich Herman Hensel Conrad Hart Neil Hunter Mr Isler Christian Kalbfleish Adam Larkem Barney Persons asking for any of the above letters will please say they are advertised. GEORGE BROWN, Postmaster, Shakspeare, June 4, 1864. 50-1m List of Letters EMAINING IN THE STRATFORD POST Office up till June Ist, 1864. A Armstrong Adam __ Anglun William Armstrong J Andrews Walter Arred John B Broncey John Badgeley Louis Bauline Pier Beadle Thomas E Bethune Colin 2 Byers Christiana Beadle Mary Baker E Byrston David Byers Wm Buckland Henry Bradley Wm L 8 Campbell A 2 Cain John 2 Cunningham Mrs Carl L Collins Mary Casey Patrick Clain Jane Connors Owen' Chalmers D Curley T Colthard John Chowen Wm D Dawe Ann Donaldson J W Depth Mrs R Dart John Dunn Geo Donaldson John Dawson Geo W Dent John Duperow F Dean James Dunn HA E Enquirer G ; F French Isaac Forbes George G Glover Mary Gilkinson Henry Graves James Guild John Hi Herron Frederick Hurtle Anthony a Johnson James Johnston Wm K Kavanagh Garret Keys Martha L Loye Stephen M Murray Cathezine Moore Miss M C Mills Miss E Menzies Alex Me McCardell David McLeod Hugh McLaughlin Andrew McDonald Mr D A McPherson Alex Minna Sarah Mc Kenzie Wm MeNiel Ronal McLeary Thomas McLean Peter McGuinen Michael N Nelson David _ Pike John Peddie John Pridham Mrs R Reid Wm Ramsey Daniél Riggs Rimus Rody GT Roach Patrick Roche Miss Mary Rowland Miss M A Road Nicholas Robertson Miss Jane Ross James R Robertson John Richardson W Ryan John . Ss Sezelend Wm Sloman Nathaniel Sloman Wm Sutherland J S$ Scart Thomas Sully Robt Stone CM Sliper Robt Stafford Obediah Sullivan Patrick Stewart Alex T Tackabury R M Thompson Miss 2 Texan John ' Vv Vaughn © Vivian Chas 2 Persons asking for any of the above letters. will please say they are-advertised. _ he L. T.. OLOANE, Posimaster. 50-1m ~ Stratford, June 1, 1864. Steel Mould Board: PLOUGHS, CULTIVATORS. Tr. J. Birch Has just received alot of very superior Ploughs with STEEL MOULD BOARDS Which he offers for sale very cheap. All the old favori:es still on haad. Also A FEW SUPERIOR CULTIVATORS, Stecl Teeth Which he will sell very cheap. ROAD SCRAPERS Always on hand. Townships supplied on the shortest notice with a better article and at a lower figure than elsewhere. All kinds of BUILDER'S WORK Done on the shortest notice and at the lowest possible living prices, such as Eave Troughs, Gutters, Roofing, §c.,&c. All work warranted. THOS. J. BIRCH. -- Store opposite Kyle's Mill. Stratford, 20th April, 1864. 42-tf BIBLE SOCIETY. PUBLIC MEETING will be held on be- half of the British and Foreign Bible So- ciety, under the auspieces of the Stratford Branch IN THE TOWN HALL, STRATFORD, ©. W., On Thursday, June 16, 1864, AT HALF-PAST SEVEN O'CLOCK P. M. When the Rev. Henry Gill, the Deputation from England, will address the meeting. This Depu- tation has been sent out on purpose to give in- formation, and to stimulate and encourage the Canadian Branches of the Society, and as the Rev. Mr. Gill can only visit afew places, Branch Societies in the neighborhood are respectfully invited, as well, also, all friends of the good work of Bible circulation, to come to this meet- ing. Committees of the several Branch Socie- ties in the neighborhood are requested to meet Mr. Gill, for conference, at 6 o'clock in the Lec- tare Room, Town Hall. The Chorai Society are expected to enliven 'the proceedings of the evening with some excellent music. Stratford, May 30, 1864, GENERAL QUARTER SESSIONS, COUNTY OF PERTH. HE General Quarter Sessions of the Peace will be held at THE COURT HOUSE, IN THE TOWN OF STRATFORD, ON THE Second Tuesday, being the 14th day of June next, At Ten O'clock, forenoon. JOHN J.B. LINTON, Clerk of Peace. Clerk of Peace Office, Stratford, C.W., April 25, 1864 _N. B.--Returns of Convictions, and Convic- tions, and Recognizances to keep Peace, Dis- missals, &c., with Accounts to be passed, [Go- vernment ard County Accounts separate],--with special Affidavit--and all Appeal cases, should be sent to Clerk of Peace Office in time, Crim- inal cases for trial, papers connected therewith, to be sent to County Attorney, D H Lizars, Esq, Stratford. » BER lee Pa 6 a POSTPONEMENT. The Semi-Annual Meeting of the BOARD OF Public Instruction For the County of Perth, for the EXAMINATION OF TEACHERS Of Common Schools, will be held in the Gram- mar School House, Stratford, on Wednesday, 6th July next, At Ten O'clock a. m. Instead of the 22nd day of June, as previously announced, By order of the Chairman, ' STEWART CAMPBELL. Secretary. 49-td Stratford, May 26, 1864. Stoves ! Stoves! Stoves JOHN PARKER EGS TO ACQUAINT the people of Strat- B ford and surrounding townships, that he bas now on hand a large Stock of Stoves, COOKING, PARLOR, AND BOX SrovEs, 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-TROUGHS, 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, 3 Shop--Monteith's Block, one door east of the Post Office, i Stratford, Nov. 10th, 1863. gust Issued From the Press, a new Book entitled "« THE CANADIAN Domestic Lawyer," BY JOHN WHITLEY, Esa, Attorney-at-Law, Toronto, Containing Law Forms of every Wescription The following is a synopsis of the work: 20-y Affidavits. Goods, Sale of. Agreements. House. Arbitration. Hiring. Assignment. Landlord and Tenant. Auctions. Leases. Bills of Exchange. Line Fences and Water- Bond. , courses, Chattel Mortgage. Master and Servant. Collection of Debts. . Mortgages. Contracts. Naturalization. Deeds. Notice to Quit. Distress. Partnership. Patents for Inventions Promissory Notes. Receipts and Releases. Division Court. Equity of Redemption. Executors and Admin- istrators. Rents. Fences. Sale of Goods. Fixtures. Servant. Frauds, Statute of. Wills and Intestacy Gift of Lands, Deed of. This book is suitable to the Merchant, Far- mer, and Mechanic. 150 CANVASSERS WANTED MMEDIATELY FOR THE ABOVE WORK, to canvass the entire Province, to whom a liberal commission will be given. -- Applica- tion may be made personally or by letter i to (prepaid) IVIAN & MADDOCKS, } Publishers, Stratford, C. W. Statford, 6th Jan., 1864, SCHOOL BOOK At wholesale prices"of which there isa large supply at VIVIAN & MADDOCKS', F * Dissolution of Partnership HE PARTNERSHIP heretofore existing be- fi tween the undersigned has been this day dissolved by mutual consent. The business will in future be carried on by Mr John Dutton, to whom all accounts are to be paid. JOHN DUTTON. FREDERICK DUTTON. | JOHN DUTTON ETURNS SINCERE THANKS to the pub- lic for the large and generous support accorded to the late firm. He hopes by increased exertions, large additions to stock, and constant personal superintendence, combined with a 21 years' knowledge of the business gained in first class firms in Bngland, to merit a continuance of the same. Stratford, April 23rd, 1864 JOSEPH WATSON, Wholesale and Retail Dealer in Wines and Liquors. /P\HE SUBSCRIBER is just receiving a large assortment of fresh Liquors to suit the Fall Trade. Country Merchants and Hotel Keepers would do well to call before purchas- ing elsewhere. All orders promptly attended to 44-tf - New Grocertes. SUPPLY OF FRESH GROCERIES AL- ways on hand, JOSEPH WATSON. Erie St., Stratford, 29th September, 1863. 14 NOTICE. --_----_ pm fE. HE SUBSCRIBER begs leave to notify the Farmers of the County of Perth, that his CARDING & FULLING MILLS Will be in operation During the First Week in June, And shortly after the above date he will be pre- pared to attend to the manufacturing of Wool in all its Braaches. The services of a FIRST CLASS HAND has been secured to take charge of the Factory, and from the number of Carding Machines employed, Farmers from'a distance will be enabled to have their Wool Carded the same day that it is brought to the Factory. -- W. IMLACH. Stratford, May 16th, 1864. 4T-tf REMEMBER BEATTY & LAWSON'S FALL & WINTER STOCK OF BOOTS AND SHOES _ GHEAP AS USUAL ; FOR CASH. | ONTARIO STREET, STRATFORD 30th March, 1864. Stratford. Dated Sept, 9, 1863. 12