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memento omer TT TIN geet PSTN ETE ° THE COUNTY OF PEKTH HERALD, STRATFORD, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 15, 1864. 3 the conduct of narrow minded individuals, who dragged him down to their own level. And this being the case, there were men to be found who did not give him that praise-to which he «was clearly entitled, but who desired instead to ma- lign his character and cast suspicion upon his purest actions. The citizens had_ met on this Occa.ion to raise a momento to the memory of the departed, and it would be erected by the masses _ He [Mr. Beaty] could say with an ex- perience of 45 years in Toronto, that no man deserved more of the masses than John George Bowes ; he was in the fullest sense of the term, the poor man's friend; and he trusted that the monument would be pointed to by our children's children as that which had been erected to per- petuate the memory of J. G. Bowes. The resolution was then put and carried. A Committee was appointed to collect contri- butions for the object contemplated. The American War, The past week has effected no change in the position of affairs in Virginia. The battle of Friday week, at first claimed as a Federal vic- tory, now turns out to be a disastrous repulse, Although no change of position has taken place, it is evident that Grant is contemplating ano- ther flank movement. Foiled in each attempt to break through the Confederate army, or'to get between it and Richmond, and now repulsed at the very outworks of that city, on the north of the Chickahominy, he seems to be cast- ing an eye to the James River, as a last resort, where he hopes to have the assistance of the gunboats. No positive information respecting such a movement is permitted to come over the wires, but the railroad track which had been completed to within a mile of the army has been torn up again, and the rails and ties brought back to the White House, where they are being placed on barges. This certainly indicates some. change. Gen. Gillmore made an at- tack on Petersburg, south of Richmond, but was compelled to retreat to Bermuda Hundreds. Gen.Morgan,the dashing cavalry chief,has over- run nearly all Kentucky, destroying millions of dollars worth of property, and spreading dismay and consternation through the whole North. On Saturday last, Logan, one of Morgan's chiefs, attacked two regiments at Cynthiana, compel- ling them to surrender. The captured amounted to about 1500. 'It is reported that Morgan has since been defeated, but this lacks confirmation. Toronto Rifle Tournament. For the benefit of those in this County who may think proper to take part in the Rifle Tournament which will take place at Toronto, on the 21st inst. and following days, we subjoin the list of prizes to be givea in each match : "British Army Match.--Entry free: range 200, 400 and 600 yards, 25 shots, Regulation arm, open to non-commissioned officers and privates, not exceeding ten in number, from each battalion, of Her Majesty's forces in Cana- da 6 prizes, 1 of $30, 1 of $20, 1 of $10, 3 of $5 ; in all $75." They will also have the chance of winning two other matches, should they succeed in beat- ing the volunteers, These are :-- "Battalion Match--Entry $3; ranges 200, 500, and 600 yards, 15 shots, Enfield rifles, Go- vernment issue, 5 men from each ' battalion, of regulars or volunteers ; prize $100, presented by the President, Mr. Gzowski." ' Rifle Scurry.--Entry 25c; range 200 and 400 yards, 20 shots, long Enfields, Government issue ; non-commissioned officers and privates of regu- lars and volunteers, 10 prizes ; an Enfield rifle, value $24; 1 of $15, 1 of $10, 7 of $5 each." The pirzes for volunteers are the " Volunteers' Match," consisting of 12 prizes of the aggregate value of $160 ; the " City Match,,' or challenge vase of $200, to be competed for by six volun- teers from each city in the Province, namely, Quebec, Montreal, Ottawa, Kingston, Toronto, Hamilton and London; the " Garrison Match," consisting of a handsome medal in the shape of across and $70 in money, contributed by the officers of the Toronto garrison, and to be. com- peted for by the volunteers of Upper Canada 4 the " Battalion Match," of $100, above men- tioned : " Company Match," of $90, presented by thé honorary members, to be competed for by five men from each volunteer rifle or infantry company in Canada; " Rifle Scurry," of $84, as above described. The " All Comers" have also an extensive list from which to select a competi- tion :-- The " Opening Match,' of $105 ; « Large Bore Match," for which $100 is appropriated ' "Long Range Match," $100; " Sharpshooters' Match," $105 ; " Association Match," $50; and a "Consolation Match," open to non-winners in all previous matches, in which the following prizes are to be competed for,--1 of $25,1 of $15, 1 of $10, and 7 of $5 each. Special prizes are also open for competition amongst the officers of Her Majesty's army and. Canadian militia, worth about $70, and the cadets of the Toronto Military School, worth about $40, ' The money prizes amount to about $1,050, and the cups and rifles to $420. Altogether nearly $1,500 will be distributed in prizes at this tournament. We anticipate the great in- terest of the match will centre in the competi- tion for the " City Challenge Vase," the regula- tions for which are as follows :-- " Match.--Entry $6 : ranges 200, 400 and 600 yards, 15 shots Enfield rifles, of Goyernment issue, open to 6 volunteers from each city ; prize, a cup of the value of $200) presented by the Corporation of Toronto ; possession of the cup by the winner to be decided by three. shots at each range," Pi4 The names of the competitors are to be for- warded to the Secretary (Mr. 'Thomas Hodgins) through the Brigade Major of each city intend- ing to eompete, a week before the match. Ministerial Defeats' The : Globe is jubilant over the accidental de- feat of Mr. John Hillyard Cameron's motion in connection with the Essex election case, and pronounces it-a deféat of the Ministry. Proper- ly speaking it was not anything of the 'kind. Mr. Cameron's motion was an amendment to the resolution moved by the Attorney-General West, and asked 'for the | the igh a ofthe matter," It was seéonded by Mr. Macfarlane, who had not the manliness to support the motion, when he saw his political friends taking a course which they believed would' defeat that motion. The treachery of themember for Perth! served the Opposition for a time, but they will yet be'sorry at having taken' an undue ad- vantage, The Globe claims'a victory" over the Ministry in the Upper House, on the Bill leaving it to the people of the County of Bruce to select their own County Town. Our contemporary is decidedly in error, for the ministry have no ob- ject.in naming any particular place.--The matter was left to the Government, as the people of the cennty could not agree, and the Goverument selected Walxeiton. To this se.ec- tion a majority of the people demurred ; but upon what ground we cannot say. The Go- vernmenthad nothing more to do with the matter: the Provincial Council objected to Walkerton, and it was finally decided to bring the matter before Parliament--a most injudici- ous movement, it is true ; yet they were indulged, and the Upper House has agreed with them. We want to know what the Government had to do with sucha decision ? The subject came up in its proper course, and Mr. Dickson's re- solution was passed, and the matter left to the rate-payers, so that it just stands where it did. When the Globe attempts to make out that the Ministry have sustained a double defeat, it ought to show wherein the Ministry suffered. It is quite clear that they would have desired that the vote on the Essex Election might have been different to what itwas; yet they did not shirk the responsibility, and were, according to the Opposition, defeated. 'There was really no defeat in the Bruce County town affair, as the Ministry had no interest in it. There is nothing to show that they took any particular stand, yet the Opposition wish it to be understood that they played the part of partizans and de- sired to thwart the intentions of the inhabiants of Bruce. Such was not the case, for the Go- vernment had no interests in the matter one way or the other, and were quite willing to leave it to a vote of the people. That, it appears, could not be decided apon, and the Bill intro- duced by Mr. Dickson was allowed to take its course. The idea of a Ministerial defeat, in ccn- nection with this Bill, is absurd, yet the Globe seizes upon it, and makes the thing appear ridiculous. We are quite certain that the Council generally did not regard the success of the Bill as a defeat of the Ministry. As regards the loss of Mr, Cameron's motion in. the Lower House, we do not see that the Opposition have gained anything by it. The reversal of the votes of Messrs. Rankin and Sylvain made a difference of eight, the majority being only six. Of course it was a mere matter of opinion as regarded the action of Mr. Sheriff McEwan, and we can hardly see the difference between the Attorney-General and Mr. Scatcherd's motions. There was nothing criminal in the Sheriff's con- duct, and he should have been summarily dismissed without a single imputation upon his character, as he evidently acted to the best of his judgment. The Opposition should be ashamed of their conduct towards Mr. McEwan; hor are we the less surprised at Mr. Rankin's vindictiveness. Mr.McEwan acted as he con- sidered right, and his conduct should not have been brought in question. The Opposition, however, thought differently, and endeavored to make political capital out of it ; but we scarcely think they have succeeded in their object.-- Spe. tator. The Late Commissioner of Crown Lands, When certain charges were brought against the late Commissioner of Crown Lands, in these columns, he rose in his place, in the Honse, and made them a subject of complaint; entering a specific denial of nearly every one of them.-- Since then we adduced evidence proving the correctness of the most serious of these charges. What does Mr. Macdougall say in reply? He is silent. Silence under an accusation made against a public man, we admit, is not necessa- rily an admission of its correctness. But we submit that, in this case, it has a peculiar signi- ficance. It is not every public man who brings before the Legislature a charge made against himas a public man: most persons, in this posi- tion, would content themselves with a denial, made through the same channel as that which conveyed the accusation, Mr. Macdougall went very much out of his way when he brought be- fore the House a matter which did not effect his privileges as amember. The accusation was brought against him as Commissioner of Crown Lands. After his denial, we proyed from official doccuments on fyle in the Department of Crown Lands that the late Commissioner had refused to receive the balance due on mineral lands, and afterwards forfeited these lands on the pretence of non-payment. We gave chapter and verse, day and date. The correctness of our quota- tions of the official evidence has not been ques- tioned ; and if it were, the documents, which 'have been moved for, wou'd speak for them- selves. Ou these documents we shall call for the comdemnation of the late Commissioner of Crown Lands. ~ Other papers throwing light upon Mr. Mac- dougall's administration of the Crown Lands Department have been moved for. One relates to the re-sale of a part of the Wallace Mine to ac- tive partizans of the late Ministry. These papers we are assured, will show that great haste was made to re-convey the lands thus forfeited ; and they furnish an instance in proof of the purpose to which these forfeitures were turned. We may hope to learn from the evidence of the various papers moved for, many of the mysteries of Mr. Macdougall's management of the Crown Lands Department. The dismissal of Mr. Talfourd, from an Indian agency in the West, and the appointment of a brother of the two Mackenzies, who have seats and votes in the House, promise some strange revelations. The papers in this case have also been moved for; and if we are not grossly mis- taken they will show that the late Commissioner falsified the evidence on which he founded bis order for the dismissal of Dr. Talfourd, with the view of deceiving the Governor General into acquiescence with an act of injustice. This in- justice, on the discovery of the facts, has been remedied. These are but a few of the cases in which, to punish opponents or reward political friends, Mr. Macdougall committed gross acts of injus- tice. To get to the bottom of various matters which. require to be sifted, it will probably be necessary to appoint a committee of the House next session, not only to report on the docu- ments, but also to take evidence touching the mal-adminstration of the Department of Crown Lands, by the late Commissioner.----Leader. . SnnEEEnentecnteeeeEnE It is said stated that there indications of a verry bountiful harvest, this year, throughout Europe. _ Buacxwoov.--We have received from the pub- lishers, Messrs. Leonard Scott, & Co., New York, the May number of this valuable monthly. As usual its contents are inviting. "The "Curate" grows more interesting as it progresses. "Tony Butler? is also good. « Cornelius O'Dowd,' is both witty and instructive. 'There are two very humorous pieces of poetry on " Matrimonial Mat- ters," "also a piece * How to° make 'a Novel." There is an excellent article on" Cicero." ©" 4 groan over Corfu" is yery good..." The great Indian Question" will well repay @ careful peru- sal, The last article "The Position of the Ministry" will be interesting to those: who take an interest in British politics. Blackwood costs but $3 a year, Focal In.clligence. PPP PP DALAL TRAVELLER®S' GUIDE, TRAINS LEAVE STRATFORD Granp Tuurk Ramway. Going East. Day». Express.... . sx. e-ts- eee 100 vp.» Night Bxpressi's. . be bd. SEN 1.50 a. M Mart rath se 8.00 a. M. Accommodation? ...........0. 6% 4.40 Pp, M Going West, Day -dirwese: oo. se sees 3.00 -PM. Night Express,..... pas ewes 42.40 a. Me. Mad Titel? 300s ck ae 8.00 P. mM, Accommodation...... 6.0 0...2%. 2.30 P. M. Buffalo and Detriot Exp.......... 4.00 Pp. M. a = eS 8 3.05 A. M. Burrato & Laxe Huson Ramway. Going East. Nipht Bxrpress 42. 73"... 2... 8 12,30 aAom PURE I To 3.48 P. M MaRS ea a . 10,15 a.m, Going West. Accommodation, .....0... sc ueecee 8.10 a.m Maly, <. j-3. EAs Pedee Js idee toes 4.00 POM. STRATFORD MAILS CLOSE. Buffalo and Lake Huron East... 9.40 a. wt. Grand 'Trunk Kast... ... . 0... 12.15 Pp. M Grand Trunk West--London 2:98 psa & St. Mary's [Sarnia Branch] ; : . Buffalo and Lake Huron West, 2.40.4 Grand Trunk West--London 7.30 « and Bt. Mary's... a su, : Grand Trunk East--Toronto : 9.00 « and intermediate Stations. x The Northern Mail, by Stage, on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, only, closes at 2 Pym. The Brooksdale, Embro, and Fairview mail, on Tuesdays and Saturdays only, closes at the same hour, The English mails close on Mondays [per Cun- ard line] at 9.40 a. m., and on Thursdays, [per Cauadian line], at 12.15 p.m County Court and Court of Quar- ter Sessions. These Courts were opened yesterday at half past 11 o'clock. Present on the Bench, E. F. Ryerson, Esq., Deputy Judge, Chairman, and J. A. Scott, Jas, Redford, Samuel Whaley, Wm. Mowat, J. A. King and John Smith, Esqrs., Just tices of the Peace. The followirg gentlemen composed the Grand Jury: ; . T. R. Fuller, Stratford, Foreman. J. Atkinson, Blanshard. Mat. Donelly, Wallace. C. Baynes, do. Wm. Henderson, do. J. Livingston, do. T. Milligan, do. Ed. Boyd, Elma, J. Gamble, Mornington. T. Brown, do. John Laggatt, do. R. M. Christie, do. John Magwood, : do. Samuel Love, do. John Morgan, Hibbert. T.Capling, N.Easthope. John McConnell, do. A. Fisher, jr, do.» Thos. Miller, Stratford, M. Dunkin, Fullarton. John Orr, do, James Harris, do. John Perteous, Gore of Wm. Roy, do. Downie. The Chairman briefly addressed the Grand Jury. He was happy to be able to say that the Docket on the present occasion was very light, there was but one criminal case--a case of as- sault. He referred in very feeling and appropri- ate terms to the death of our late Judge. He had hoped that on the present occasion he would have been well and able to discharge the duties which now devolved upon himself--but God, in his wisdom, had ordered it otherwise. He referred to the high esteem in which Judge Bur- ritt was held by all who had had the pleasure of his personal acquaintance--to his usually kind, charitable and amiable disposition, and to his integrity and high sense of right and wrong as a Judge. He recommended the Jurors to retire to their room and consult with the County At- torney as to the propriety of adjourning the Courts, as a token of respect to the memory of the deceased Judge. The Grand jury came in with a presentment stating that they had heard with the deepest re- gret of the decease of our esteemed Judge, Read Burritt, Esq., and requesting, asa mark of re- spect to his memory, that the Court be adjourned till Wednesday morning at 10 o'cluck----and then again till Thursday morning at the same hour in order to allow the Grand Jurors to at- tend the funeral. A similar application was presented by D. H. Lizars, Esq., on behalf of the members of the Legal Profession of this County. His Honor, the Deputy-Judge, in éompliance with these re- quests, adjourned the Goupt accordingly. Only one civil case was taken up. Rost. Suaxrys. vs, Motranp--Dartnell for plaintiff, A. J. B. Macdcnald for defendent, This case was put off till next sitting of the Court on account of no notice of trial having been given--the plaintiff paying costs. Certificate of naturalization from Chas. Kahn and Geo, Vaughn were read and filed, We noticed that the flag on the Court House was, by the orders of the Sheriff, half mast high. eR eee Town Council Proceedings. The Council met last Thursday evening. Pre- sent :----The Mayor and Councillors J. A. Scott, P. Watson, McDonald, Kirk, D. Scott, Sayers, Ful- ler, Sharman, J. Watson, James, Stoney, Sulli- van, Imlach, and Robarts, COMMUNICATIONS, From R. §. Service, Esq., asking the Council to have the sidewalk at the School House re- moved, in order to allow the Trustees to erect a fence around the grounds. Referred to Board of Works. _ E p From Mrs. J, C. W. Daly, requesting the free use of the Hall on behalf of the French Mission- ary Society. The letter was dated on the 12th ult.; the meeting held on the 30th ult. No Council meeting having taken place in the mean time the matter could not be considered before.| After a good deal of discussion the re- quest of the letter was granted. © { From Mr. W. N. Hossie, asking the free use of the Hall on behalf of the Bible Society.-- Granted. From Mr. James Fisher, secretary of the Strat- ford Choral Society, asking the Council to grant that Society the free'use of the Hall or Lecture room one night in each week for rehearsals, and once a month for the purpose of holding con- certs,,ir order to raise funds to pay the balance due-on the new-piano--the piano'to remain in' the Hall. The use of the Lecture room was granted once a week during the pleasure of the Council. When the Society wants the use of the Hall-for the purpose of holding concerts they will have to apply for it, j gots From Mr. McPherson, again calling the atten- tion of the Council to the condition of Mill en* street. He also submitted a plan showing the way he and Mr. Scrimgeour were willing to set- | a tle it between them. together with that part of the report of the Board of Works referring to this subject, was referred again to that Board. ' From. Mr. Fairfield, enclosing a resolution passed ata meeting of the Board of Trade re- questing the Council to repeal that clause in the Town By-laws preventing hucksters from pur- chasing articles of household consumption be- fore 12 o'clock.--Referred to Market Committee. From the Auditcrs,calling the attention of the Council to the fact that there was an error in their report as published in the newspapers, which was calculated to reflect discredit upon them as accountants. The clerk explained that in copying the abstract he inadvertantly omitted one line, which made a difference of $300. THE BOARD OF WORKS l t the condition of the sidewalks and streets, and showing the probable cost of repairing the same. It recommended the Council to purchase 40,000 feet of pine lumber and 500 cubic yards of gra- vel. The report was adopted. A PETITION Was presented from W. A. Higgs aud others, representing that that part of the Huron Road within the corporation was in such a bad state of repair as to make it almostimpossible to pass over it with loaded waggons--and that the peo- ple were put to a great deal of inconvenience in consequence, and requesting the Council to make some repairs on said road as soon as possi- ble. Referred to Board of Works. ACCOUNTS Amounting to $86 35, were passed. TOWN CLOCK. Mr. Mitchell said that the General's clock did not keep correct time, and proposed that Mr. W. R. Roberts be employed to keep it in order by the year. The Board thought this was unneces- Sary. : ah Mr. James proposed that the Market Commit- tee be instructed to consider clause 70 of By-law 73, and to report as to whether the Market Clerk has authority to collect tolls on grain, potatoes, &c., brought in from the United States. Mr. J.A. Scott said that this was not necessary. The clause was perfectly clear, and the Clerk had no right to such tolls. ----_------- aT Our Srreets.--Mr. Sleet has had a number of men employed on our streets for the last few days, with dust hoes and brooms, clearing off the dust. Merzor. <A Meteor nearly as large as a man's head, and of a beautiful white color tinged with light blue, passed over this town in a north east- erly direction, about 9 o'clock on Monday night last. Le We direct attention to Mr. Isaac Davis' advertisement in to-day's issue. He announces that he has commenced boot and shoe maki in the shop lately occupied by Mr. Gowanloc x; tailor, on the corner opposite Mr. Inman's Cabi- net Ware Rooms. "=> Mr. I. N. Hall is now selling of his large stock of Jewellery, &c , at very low prices--gold watches worth $28, is selling for $16. Any of our readers who desire any thing in this line had better call at once. His pictures are also in the best style of the art. i We would respectfully suggest to the business mer of our town the propriety of clos- ing their stores and shops, from 1 till 4 o'clock this evening, as an expression of their regard for the memory of the late respected Judge. Nuw Jupex.--There appears to be a general desire that Mr, E. F. Ryerson, who has been act- ing as Deputy Judge for some time, should re- ceive the appointment of County Judge. He is in every way well qualified for such an honor- able position, and his appointment would give entire satisfaction, The appointment of a gen- tleman out of the County will not be well re- ceived. Accipent.--On Tuesday afternoon, Peter Holmes, Baggage Master on the Buffalo & Lake Huron Railroad, met with a serious lacerated wound of the leg by the passing of a wheel ofa car over it, dividing the whole of the tibia of its muscular coverings, and causing a compound fracture of the ancle joint, Dr. Paget was im- mediately sent for, who entertains hopes of sav- ing the limb without resorting to amputation. Exoursion.--The Buffalo and Lake Huron Railway Company will run an Excursion Train from Stratford to Niagara Falls on Friday, the 17th i:st., in order to afford those who may desire to see the Grand Military Review which is to take place at Niagara on that day, a chance of doing so. Excursionists may feel assured that nothing will be wanting on the part of the Company in order to secure their comfort. Those who have not seen the Niagara Falls had better embrace the present opportunity. Mr. Imnacn's Wootten Minis.--Many of the good wives of our farmers have already called to see the work done in our new Woollen Fac- tory, and have unanimously pronounced it ex- cellent. The rolls cannot be surpassed. Al- ready wool has been brought in from the most distant. parts of the County, and one lot has been brought in from near New Hamburg. In the early part of next week Mr. Imlach will have three carding machines running, and will then. be in a position to attend to customers as soon as they come in--just now itis hardly possible to get through the establishment, on account of the hundreds of wool packs piled up in every corner, His spinning jacks and looms are already to hand, and the whole will be in full blast in a few weeks. New Law Firu.--We have much pleasure in introducing to the notice of our readers the new Law Firm of " Woods & Scott," just commenced in this town. Mr. Woods is too well known in this County to make a notice from us necessary, As a young Barrister he has no superior in his profession, his kindness of disposition, punctuali- ty in business, but above all his thorough know- ledge of his profession cannot fail in securing him a large Oe lucrative business. Of the junior partner, Mr. Scott, we can speak in equal- ly flattering terms--Mr. Scott does not carry in his pocket a piece.of parchment saying. that he is a "B. A"; but. he possesses what is infinitely better, a general and profound knowledge in his and will shortly go up for his gown. We take great pleasure in recommending the new firm to our friends : the first excursion train-of the season was run |, by the Buffalo and Lake Huron Railway Com- pany from here to Buffalo and the Falls. This country people a pleasant and cheap mode of visiting distant places. In the present instance we believe we are correct in saying that there }- Was not so much as one fault found or complaint made. All appeared to be perfectly satisfied. -- The arrangements made by the Company, in order to secure the comfort of the excursioniste, | g Mr. Harloff sustained considerable loss from the damage done 'to his 'household stu and furniture in being removed. John Pearson, Esq., owner of the premises, very kindly cared for the family during the night. Next day they returned to their own house, 7 young lads, one 13 and the other 16 age, sons of Mr. John. Neghi, of this township, . went to the pasture field to stg heifers, being unwilling to pass through 'a gate or open- © half interest in the principle hotell in §, in France ; last were in every way complete. A large number vailed themselves of the opportunity thus offer- These communications, | ed of enjoying a pleasant trip--the train on ar- riving at Buffalo consisted of 17 or 18 cars. . pe ---------- Blanshard. We regret to learn that the frost, want of raim and cold winds have had a very injurious effeet upon the crops of this township. In many places he plants begin to look quite yellow. Patek win 26 abate no Eima. ew Ex.ma Councit.--Pursuant to notice the Coun- cil met at the Newry Hotel, on Friday the 20th day of May, for the purpose of holding a Court of Revision and the transaction of other busi- ness. The minutes of Members all present. The Court ast meeting were read and adopted. Submitted a long and excellent report upon] then heard and decided the following appeals : Donald Gordon, struck off; T.R. Scott, personal property, $100, Struck off; Jos. Fannell, 10 ucres deducted from amount of improved land ; James Keating, 15 acres deducted from amount of improved land ; George Hamilton, 10 acres deducted from amount of improved land ; James Patter- son, 5 acres deducted from amount of improved land and $100 personal property struck off; Robert Turnball, personal property, $100 struck off; Robert Long, personal struck off; John Love, personal property, $100 struck off. Mr. Heron to be assessed for Lot No. Couglan ; Andrew G. Mitchell to be assessed. for Lot No, 21, 13th Concession, instead of 41. exander Mitchell. Moved by S muel Roe, se~ conded by J. Stevenson, that the Roll thus re~ vised be passed and adopied as the Roll for th year 1864.--Carried. were passed :--That Alexander Mitchell be ap- pointed Auditor in room of Henry Thomson, who left the Tuwnship. That an order be given to the auditors for the amount of their for the present year. lars be refunded to Alexander Anderson being" amount of Statute labor for 1861 paid by him) to County Treasurer said labor having performed by Mr. Anderson for that The amount to be applied taxes next year--also that the sum of $2 25 Be refunded to William Sherman for Statute labor for 1863 to apply in payment of his taxes next. year lectors Rolls by next sitting of Council and that | the Tre; t to giv cence be granted to Widow Harmer on payment by her of Inland Revenue (or $5).. That Alex. Mitchell be authorized to calla meeting of the Inhabitants of School Section No. 8 for the pur- personal property, $100, property, $100 15, 8th Concession, instead of Ellen The following resolutions. salary That the sum of two dol-. bein gi year, in payment. -of. That the Clerk be authorized to get Col- surer is hereby authorized and requested » ip said Rolls to the Clerk. That a Li-+ pose of electing Trustees, &c., &c. That the pathmaster of Trowbridge be instructed to have the work done in his section, or out of it on', side line 5 & 6 as he may think it best for. the advantage of the settlers. That the pathmaster for section No, 1, 9th & 10th Concession, be in- structed to put Statute labor for Lots 13, 14, 15 upon East end of the beat. Also that John Petrie be appointed pathmaster in place of Peter Cowan, and Joseph Caruth in place of George Wilson. That the sum of $7 be granted to ~ widow Stewart who is in destitute cireumstan- ces, and t:at John Nixon be entrusted with the expending of the same for her benefit, That the Clerk be allowed the.sum of $10 for the: purpose of paying postages, &c. That the sum. of $10 be granted for the support of Robert Gam- ble who is sick and in destitute circumstances. That the expending of the money be entrusted to Mr. Duncan Cameron. Also, that a sum of 35, formerly paid to the same party by order of the Reeve, be confirmed. The Auditors? report was then read. Moved by Wm. Dunn, second- ed by John Stevenson, that the Auditors' Re- port now read be adopted, and the Clerk be au- thorized to get 100 copies printed on a large sheet for circulation anfong the ratepayers, Moved by John Stevenson, seconded by William Dunn, that a certain contract let by Mr. Grant to Mr. Featherstone for building bridge over Maitland River, on Lot 16, 14th Con., be can-' celled. That Mr. Mitchell be instructed to re-let said job and have it erected as speedily as pos-: sible. Moved by Wm, Mitchell, seconded by Wm. Dunn, that D. D. Hay and John Stevenson" be appointed to examine the drain on gravel road opposite Mr. Turnball's and report at next meeting of Council. Council then adjourned. WM. D. MITCHELL: Tp. Ck. TE St. Marys. - Tue severe frost of Monday night left its mark' on vegetables and fruit in this vicinity, Few. gardens escaped, and much young fruit is des-.. troyed, potatoes have been cut down and eyvet clover nipped. We have been told that ice ' formed in vessels standing out of doors on Mon« day night. to the thickness of a quarter of an inch |--S¢, Marys Argus, ' een Ellice, 4 Finn,--A, correspondent informs us that on, ., the evening of Tuesday, the 7th inst., a fire... occurred on lot 16 in the 2nd con. of this town-_ ship. The fire originated in a stable adjoining a small log building occupied by a laboring man named Peter Harloff. Owing to the prompt as- sistance rendered by the neighbors the, fire was' got under before it had destroyed the building, however, * ¢,% Faran Accwsnt.--On Saturday last two' years of : bring home two The heifers were wild and one of them - ng in the fence, the boys commenced: throwing: stones and clods of earth at her, One of thet pieces of hard earth thrown by the younger boy. 4. struck his brother accidentally on the neck, im- / - mediately behind the ear. , } home with the heifers, the injured lad. i head. He was lately admitted as an Attorney, Meaickribse | endl want to bed. ee ea father the other boy explained what had occurred, Shortly afterwards the mother went to the 'lad's. bedroom to see how he was--observi _ Excursion To THE Fatits.--On Tuesday week | breathed in a very unnatu 1 bp Be % On their arriving at' * tal manner, she called -in Mr. Neghi, who at once started for a doctor, The injury was réceived in the morning about d ' 7 o'clock, and the boy was dead before 4 in the'. Company deserves great credit for affording the |. evening. The blow had ruptured a blood vessel,": : a Pon Ss ee we -------- t | ie ie no 2 <> 2 ce iS Ong ae ' Le, - ot Doe hs hundred thousand dollars was paid for dun' BALI Ae to very day -.. commited More than ten suicides take place e FB year four thousand uicide,