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Hdd : = i | . , i Beth ButarioFhsertor ONLY -ONS DOLLAR A YEAR: Pastor. {Post Mastor at Williamsburg, Cart- | ; wright, has sold out his premises, | i ¥ "goods and all to Mr, R. Bryans, son 15 1ST%. of R. 'Bryans, Esq, y : The young man ( -- (has also been appointed Post Master; the villagers will be taken somewh "by surprise to find a motion recorde i) _omongst, the proceedings "of eaid meeting recommending as advan "tageons lo (he interests of tho cor- poration 1hat she should now puss {from ber present state' of an incor- tn porated villzge to the more '"splen- dacions" The condition of moving spirit ran away with the tle'e is something in + while the fact is that a name wh «misapplied is only injurious. 1 5 That Port Perry hasdone well and is likely to do well as a village for pe * enme-time to come does not admit the slightest doubt ; but we do not believo any friend of the village would wish td distarb the prese ® ate of thing, but allow matters mature in their regular course. of the requisites to ostablish b be true, but to step recklessly out a condition in which she is able elaim only by the skin of her tee is neither safe nor profitable. - into a higher responsibility befo : we have even found our latitude a village wonld be a recklessness reti>n neither commendabis Nn made by disappointed or tharousgh rockless adventurers Lut no o erity of the village would seek of tho surrounding municipalities; ean only result in contempt. O paid over without delay vengean pass away 1n bluster after they ba served their purpose as electionee ing material, and inorder toretrie lost laurels some magni _ must bo floated to dazzle if not blis | . diawn off the scent by some magni originators of this burlesque do n they have almost done, make the village a walled city us town at this time. 'session, developed themselves, 5 "longet robes. The Ottawa and Huron Railwa mercial channel, then then could it be possible to defi: mot be a matter of doubt for 3 none the 'better of being called wn nor the worse for being d vy ein, wellafford L 8 is all right L arrives ; \ i LDL wos vi ri UE gy From tho proceedings of the Jato meeting of the Port Perry council we have no doubt but that town. -- doubtless idea that a name That the village may hare several elaim to tho grade of town may all sustain herself with dignity and hobble into another which sho can To have the requisite number to. day and to-morrow rush. leadlong wise. Such an attempt might be desiring the stability and true pros expose it tothe tanats and coniempt euch reck'esness and silly legislation session we hove large claims paral. ed and unlimited and idle threats i4 edi . '1 is family ny, : thrown out '-that" if . large kinds ; and thus this family are doing amounts of money aro no! their part in hastening forward the dire and dark will follow ; these ali (cent scheme ~ until an ivsulted community may be cent ) lot of fancy legislators. The expect it to go tarther than the making of a little inexpensive jar ade by showing how mighty thing They have quite a8 much reason to exject to Alittle innocent "blowing may be harmless in its way but even that can be carried too fur, this "town spread is laying it on a little too thick; such passtime should bave been enjoyed in secret In two or three years from now, when our railways will have indientod their centres of trade and their feeding capacity, it will be quite me encugh to begin to look up thie 'will before the close of another year 'Have perma 1 i oxpected that the coming show will Pe . nently fixed iis. route} 1 the best Spring show ever held and in doing so indicate the com-| under the auspices of this society, and only ©" the bounds and limits of any town in this seetion of country, for it can moment that the course of that road will 'mark out and define the several business contres along its eourse, and 'any village in North On- tario leyord the commercial sone of this: great work will fare ted 8 village, sv that Port Perry Lo'wait dovelopments, ly her ene ; iv any act in the meancime but it cannot | eseury delay. and we congratulate tho good folks of Williamsburg and its surround- ings on the bringing into their midst gq rectitude and one who, wo should, judge, is well calculated to make the position mutuully advantageous to the pyblic and himself, Tho elder Mr, Bryans and his. family have done and are still doing much toad- vance the interests of Cartwright,-- Tho old gentleman has been for many years an important and highly respected resident of the township and has not lived thore in vain either for himself or the township ; be hus done his part well in improv. ing the circumstances of both. Itis true that he came into the township with quite a supply of cash, but in addition to raising alarge intelligent and deservedly csteemed family ho en of has largely increaséd his own capi- tal ; and all know that he with others nt to has been the means of hurrying for- | word that township to an important position amongst the surrounding municipalities. His offspring are of| Fo% falling into line in the village. to | ech one doing his part in hastening forward the march of progress of the village and township in general. -- Ono of the young men is proprietor of the Royal Exchange Hotel there, and keeps a house creditub'e to him. th self, comfortable to his gnests and advantageous to the locality. An. other ot the young men, as we have noticed above, re as of is a merchant and nost master in the village and will or | i hay an impartant part in the fu- ture of that village and the township A third son bas his Agrl- cultural Implement show rooms tn ly nel 8t largo. to the village and is thus supplying a bighly necessary bat hitherto much 2s neglected convenience for the farm- ing community in hat quarter who ne| POW know exactly at all times just where to go to find the most reliable machines anil implements of all ce| interests of the village and township. The progress of that village may ve| not be quite so noisy and conspicu- ous us sume other villages, but that the progress is beth rapid and sub- stantial will be disputed by none at all acquuinted with the village and sarroundings. Three havdsome few brick churches spring afew years in asmall vil an energy, liberality and intelligence whose march is upwards and on- wards. The progress in the mer. cantile line is no less marked, for in addition to those referred to above wo have the firm of Roberts & Price lately added and doing a larg: and Important business in Diy Goods, &c, and supplying that community with dry goods which for quality, style and moderation in prices can- not be surpassed any where @lse.= Bat there is little use insingling out instances, for wo one will dispute the fact that the present condition of that village and surroundings is far ahead of that of but a few years ago, and the progress now made is onl as it were a beginning to what ma) be expected within the noxt ten! yeurs. Should the proposed Ottawa | and ke Huron railway take a proper direction thronzh Cartwright one of the most important business centros will be established there. E---------------- . Spring Show. r re wd fi. ot or The Spring Show of the Reach & Scugog Agricultural Society will be held at Manchester on Tuesday, | April 24th, and it is to behoped and | y {ed to a fow smoking embers, minion parliament may be appro- priately styled the criminative sés- sion, for crimination and recrimina tion appear to be thé. order of the day sud it has cest the country, ox rather the ratepayers, many, many thousands of dolimrs to afford hon. gentlemen an opportumty of airing their vindictive spleen, converting the floor of the Rowe into a genuine "achool for scandal." as a merchant and post master, of | The discussion of the trade policy | , young man of much promise and, of the Government is the only sub-' at, ject which has been discuseed with the slightest degree of Parliament ary coartesy, and even that has often wandered into tne region of vituper- ation. The leaders of the present Government are a perfect success as arrant scolds, it appears to be the fixed policy of the Government par- iy to make upin "bluf"' what they luck in legislative enpacity. They ard absolutely fred (raders by pro- fussion ; but us a coawtry 'cannot well live on thé interosts of its debts u spendthrift Government mnst huve recourse to a somewhat extravagant Revenue Tariff.-- The opposition having much the better side of the question are prov- ing themselves an for man, an over match for have let their influence be felt for the right, they have both sustained themselves well and commanded the respect of both sides of the House -- That subsidized ministerial hacks have belittled their efforts only proves how well our members huve succeeded in exposing the wenknegs of the Government policy and 'es. tablishing the claim of the policy.of the Opposition to the confidence and support ot the country. -------- i G------------ St. Fatricks Lay. the anniversary of the natal day of Ireland's patron saint, sprightly, warm-hearted rons will celebrate the day in a becoming manner, The '"drowning ot-rthe shamro'k," a ceremony ot to. mueh interest in the lands beyond the sea, will be rather ditfeult of accomplish. ment in this land with her winter bound fields where a sight of the shamrock is rarely mot with at this season of the year ; but this need by uo meats damp the enthusiasm of the celebration. Welcome to Town. Cartwright has purchased a residence and become A resident of Port Perry all family into our community and wish them a long, prosperous and happy residence tus. All correspond with Mr Spinks in future should Le addressed to the Port Perry Post Office, A Concentrated Effort. The winter furics appear to have cou- centrated their efforts to show us what they can do in creating an clemental war. The afternoon and evening of the 14th was de- cidedly the most severe tiwe experiencea the most imperative demands could induce parties to face the xtorm, in fact it was but few who could battle it, im-------- Fire at Epsom. Wednesday, 14th inst, the residence of Mr. Archibald Walker Blacksmith, © Eprom | caught fire, it is believed from the chimney The neighbors at once turned out and went to work in the flames, but the fury of the gale blowing at the tims rendered all attemptsat sabduing the fire utterly useless ; it was soon made obvious that the building must go and the efforts were now confined to saving the efficts, has the sympathy of al' in this 10 him a material loss. We learn that there was no insurance on the property. 8nowed Up. The severe etoim of the 14th blocked up the track of the Whitby and Port Perry railway to such an extent as to bring into play the powers of the new snow plow ; Lut {in spite of its best cfforts the evening train did not reach Fort Perry till 3 o'clock on the morning of the 15th, and the morning train ofthe 15th did not get out. We find amongst the other expectants waiting on getting through, two splendid cailoads of cattle for the Montreal market; one of the loads is owned by the Messrs Bongaid, the other by Mr C Crandell, The cattle sent from this station are ered- itable alike to our stock breeders and cattle dealers and cannot fail in impressing the buyers in Montreal with a favorable idea of the stock raising facilitiex of this part of Canadn. All interested in the important and profitable business of stock raising in this part of the country will wish our enter. prising cattle dealers much success, a m---- Manchester air. and why sbouldn't it? Are not the! farmers~ prospering, is not our | stock improving, aud are not our| agricultural machines and imple. | ments still being improved ? so that there are numerous important in- a{ ducements tor all concerned to go in | for one of the best shows we ever | bad. Agricultural shows in com-| mon with all other similar institu. tions if worth keeping up ut all ure | ie burden and. responsibility of such | should not be all (thrown on the hands of a few, all chonld play their purt and play it wdl ~~ There are #| always some men in erery commun- o | ity who will do nothing themselves but will grumble and growl at all ers from habit and lireterate 'gramblers from inclinatiey and practice. Such marplots ihould not be listened to but all' &yould | wrn in und do their Lest to he along everything worthy of pnslie contidenca and support. Hoe who haye not yet becumo members will do well to do £0 without ung Township ryetar must be made before the first of Jul and jt is only money paid in before' that time which obtain the Govern- | neglecting 1 pay in their member- ship fee Lpfors the returns are made "be charged fifty gepts additions Huryupt C000 Esk ri r . i | appear inclined to come to clo- that others do; they are We loung- fers the cattle change bands 'ment grant and parties refusing or | in pm. The Manchester March Fair was held on Wednesday 14th inst. The morning was squally but the roads were not Lad and quite a number of eattle were ou the ground. and while few if any were really first-class there were many which could be considered fair marketable animals though they were not upto the mark ax Easter beef, As usualthere was no stint of liberal buyers ready to pick up evervthingat all decent and at such prices as the state of the market warranted and not inferior to prices obtained at any other cattle market in the province for a like worth keeping up well; und "the quality of cattle. The business of the vill. age ran lively during the day, and wine host, Honck and Lis staff of assistants had their hands pretty well filled in attending to the wants of his guests. The buyers generolly make it arnle'to let nothing leave the grounds unsold it it be at all worth taking. They generally fight shy for the first couple of hours, Lut after thats both buyer and seller quarters with a vegeance It made matters look lively to see the boyers driving off their purchases -- | If farmers were fully alive to their own interests they would give these faws a much moie lively support; half hearted sup- Ip | port may do in sore thing but notin such fairs. The fair and generous buyers prefer such fairs as saving them a would of trouble and securing cattle while they Lave open cow petition in buying. : ---- It will be seen fron, the posters that Mr P 'oster is selling off his Farm Stock aud fm The Sale takes place on lot 10 inthe 8th con. of Reach, cn Tuesday, 20th ALES petal y in the C. M. Charcl Ibert, 88 3Q p.m., and at Port Perry at 6:30 rn the Government party; both ot our county m mbers Satarday next, 17th inst.,, will be Erin's Robert Spinks, Exq., late of the township of 1 welcome Mr, 'spirks and Lf "interesting | this winter, so much ko 1hat nothing short of Abeut 9 o'clock p. m. on the evening of right good earnest to battle The building was very soon reduc~ Mr Walker | @nin and Templeton. s Mr E Major is Auctioneer. 1 ¥ nce | Mr We Lucas, being called pen to reply of H, McPhail, E«q, and his ¢steemed family from the township of Cartwright to their new home in the Western part of the pro- vince--a large number of the friends and well-wishers of Mr McPhail, Se beloved partner of Lis life and their Interesting fam~ ily, entertained them to a complimentaty supper in the town Lal), Williamsburg . The chair was taken by Mr T Coulter, at his right and Dr. Gray on his left. The tables made a fine sbow, gut up in mine host Dewart's best style. The table stretched the length of the ball aad the seats were all occupied=--quite a number of Cart. i wright's intelligent matrons and fair daughters were present to grace and give countenance to the sup- per; there was--a large number of young men present; altcgether the hall had a fine appearance and one could not Lut re. gard not only the number but the standing of the parties present as a flattering compli- ment to Mr. McPhail and bis interesting family. The etaff of waite was both nu- merous and active and no time was lost fn having all comfortably ser We noticed parties from quite « distances Bowmanville, Newcastle, Reach, &e, Si After dong abundant Justice to the good things providid, the cloth wns drawn and the second part of the programme was how entered on by the chatrman rising and ina neat and appropriate manner proposing the health of the Queen and Royal Family which ! was received with mach enthusiasm. The | uv. General and Lien. Governor of Ontario [were next proposed and met with a happy reception, The Army and Navy of the Empire was now given from the chisir and R BS8pinks, Exq., Recve of the municipality was called for a reply. Mr Spinks went into the subject with spirit, fought some of Old England's. best battles over again, followed the troops in rome of|thesr finest charges ond pomnted to the retreating fee as they melted 'before the steady onward. march of the invincible British lines composed of English, Irish and on the Lattle field fs as to who shall scrve the country Scotch, whose only rivalry beet and accomplish the most noble deeds of darfpg. The Reeve with capital "effect re- Balaclava, and lukerman snd followed into the forest of steel the Light Brigade in that Mr Spinks waa no less en- | awful charge, thusinetic in praise and admiration of the Nuvy and pointed witn no less cnthusinsm to the glorlous achicvements of Britain's noble Tars. Mr McPhail, the guest ot the evening, bis amiable lady ana interesting family ~~ Mr, Ferguson spoke in the bighest terms of Mr McPhail as a neighbor, a member of society, a worker for the best interests of the com- munity whether connected with the work of the church, the Sunday school, the missicne ary field, or social culture ; as an Bonoral'e and upright man of Lusincer, and attentive and obliging Post-master, and wound op his remarks by stating that from long and inti mate acquaintance he had always found Mr McPhail an honest man in the best accepta- t1on of the term, and he agrees with the poct in the definition when be asserts that an "honest man is the noblest Work of Ged." Dr Montgomery was the next to take the floor, he, too, spoke in terms of highest praise of the many good qualities of the guest of the evening, expressing for himself and the commuuity at large, the deep regret experi- enced atthe thonght of parting with one so highly estecned and so worthy of it, and ex- pressing the united prayer of all, that much prosperity and even a larger field of useful. Ness may be opened up to him and his wor- thy family in their new location, and that the arm of Divine Protection may ever be ardund them, Dr Gray, now rising, read an excecdingly complimentary address expressive of "the high esteem in which Mr. McPhail and Lis family are held by all who know them. Mr McPhail, expressed for Limeelf, Mrs McPhail and the members of thed- family their deep sense of the honor conferred on them as well in the compli- ' mentary supper as in the kind and Battering expressions of regret and esteem, The gen. tleman went on to considerable length and made a capital address, treating on most of the principal subjects of public interest. Dr Gray now proposid the health of the Deputy Post Master, eldest son of Mr Me. Phail. The young man is highly esteemed, and any young man in the land might wcll feel proud of the universal expression of re- coming to him from the cutige village. ¢ Huges tollowed the Dr and spoke well, his remarks while highly complimentary were judicious and in good taste, The Reeve also refurred to the many good qualities of the young man-and wound up a well chosen and we arg giad to koow, a well m:rited eulogy on the young man, | The chairman now gave the Pross and the Educational 1 of the Di uion. The Editor of the N. 0. Cpsgavan repli ed. The Agricultural Intercsts were replied to by Mr Ferguson, z The Commercial and Manufac In. torests were replied to by Mr Templeton, of Newcastle This gentleman spoke well. The toast of the Ladies brouglit several 3 young men to their feet. Messrs Brabagon, "Tho Bachelorof West Durham gpw., having the guests or the evening os) viewed the troops oun the bloody fields of " Mr Ferguson fos proposed the ficalth of connection with the poet office ; and nn ret suming his seat expressed, in tho nome of the community, the best wishes of all for the future wellbeing of the family, : Several other'toasts wero given and re. | sponded to. La, 'ihe Host and Hostess" got A romuing re- iog's precéedings was the excellent supply of choice music, vocal and instrumental, sup. plied by Miss How and Mr T Brabazon.-- Miss How is an excellent singer, has a capi. tal voice and has perfect command of it ; she A highly dmportant feature of tho even:' following sums-- Mrs Zwickey, $6; Ensign, $1 ; Spencer, for an indigent child, $4 and Messrs Koster, $4 ; Demary, $4, and 'Marray $2, (he same to be cLarged to the poor fund, Mr, Jones moved to reconsider the motion granting Mr, Marsh the privilege of erecting a drop curtain --Carried. | Mr. Jones moved that the pplication be laid on the table. been such a fearful thing after all, although some parties in Whitby stated that it had cost that town aloniv $1,500 for inspection, you will notice thdt the whole inspection feos for the County amount to'only $1473.35. Some even insinuated that weights and scales were purposely called incorrect; but those who think so should examine the Toronto list where they will find that out of Mr. Currie moved in amendment that the original motion be so amended as to strike out the word Janitor and insert the words, this Council.--Carried. On motion of Mr. Currie, the Clerk was instructed to get theAuditors' Report insert. ed in detail in the Standard, and also 200 copies of tne same in sheet form for dix also h nl the i to perfe Mr Brabagon, too, sings well. A cordial vote of thanks was given to Miss Hor for the much pleasure she fornished to the company by her generons supply of ex. cellent muste, The thauks of the company were tendered to Mr Brabagon. ? The editor of the Observes also roccived the thanks of the company, A hearty vote of thanks to the Chairman, followed by "God Save the Queen" brought toa close, one of the most comfortable enter- tainwents one could wish to attend. epm---- 2 The Municipal Council of Cart- wright. The above Council met at the town hall, Williamsburg, on Monday of ast wecks Members all: present, the Reeva in the chair, : The mi of the pi read and confirmed. | The Clerk handed in the sum of $12 from Mr. Jas. Bryans, in full of rent of Dik Shed tor 1876. were a by-law to divide the Mr. Purr futroduced and carried throogh ne t the pay Mr. Jones moved that each of the auditors recelve the sum of $8 for their services as auditors-- Lost. * Mr. Currie, in amendment, moves that they get $10 each. --Lost. Mr. Dawes moved that they get $8 each, ~Carried, M:. Currie moves that in the opinion of this Council, it is desirable that this Village should be incorporated as a Town we having the necessary number of inhabitants, und that the Reeve be requested to call a public meet- ing of the payers for the di jon cf the question. Carried, The Aunditors's report, a neatly got up document, was presented. ! Qur renders will rememuer that last year there were two audits made or rather an andit and a suppletaentary andit, the former ending Dee 31st, 1878, and the latter bring. ing the accounts down from the beginning of the year till March 1st, 1876. So that at 1st March, 1876, there had been $2969.36 receipts in the menths of Jan'y and Feb'y, close of the year made $4874 76 as receipts fom Jan'y 1st till March 1st, 1876. But the payments during these two months amoubt. el to $.751 61. So that at the close of the upplementary Audit, March 1st, 1876, there would be " over disbursements. .. $109 15 electoral divisions for municipal purposes. done on quarter line was ordered to be paid. parties, as follows: W Humph y 76 cts; H Seymour, sheep killed by dogs $29 34; R Lurial of A Crawford, en indigent; H Sey- auce between lots 12 and 13 In the 3rd con. ¢ession so that he may have the use of it until the coungil way require it, seeing that it is not traveled and is of no use to any other person, On motion of Mr. Parr, the Cotmen agreed to Mr, Jordan 8 request on condition that he pay one dollar pir annum so long as he retaing posscasion of said round. The Reeve stated that he bad granted an order in favor of Mr. Armstrong for a por- tion of the amount of the contract for a job between lots 22 and 23, in the 8th con, On motion the Council adjourned till the first Monday in April. rmm---- Tort Perry Council. The municipal council of Port Perry met at the town Lall on Friday 9th ust. The Reeve in the chair, Mr Crandell was absent A petition was presented from Mr Joseph Bigelow and a large number of others pray- ing for a grant for the purchase of four additional instruments for the village Bu.d said instruments to be the property of the corporation. | On motion of Mr Carrie Mr John Weir's tender for the supply ot _plank for sidewalks | was accepted and the Clerk was instructed | to notify Mr Weir to that efit. On motion of Mr Currie Mr John Weir's tender for the supply of the required cedar for the use of the corporation was accepted and the Clerk was instructed to notify Mr Weir to that effet. On motion of Mr Jones, Mr D Ireland's | tender for tLe supply of the necessary cedar scantling for the use of the corporation was { accepted, On motion of Mr Currie, Hart & Rowlin. son's account of $8.75 was ordered to be ! paid, . Mr Worthington's account of $8.85 for | coal supplicd to the town ball was ordeced to be paid, On motion of Mr Carrie the Clerk was in- structed to forward to the Provincial See'y the information required in Sec 274 of the Municipal Act, { This refers to the financial condition of the corporation. . On motion of Mr Jones the petition of Joseph Bigelow and others was referred to a committos cousisting of Messrs Currie, Cran- dell and the mover to report to this council ab its next meeting, On motion of Mr Jones Mr W H Mursh was granted he privilege of erecting a drop curtin for the town hall stage, providing that the sams: by satistacfory to ths Janitor On motion of Mr Jones Mr C Holt's ac- count of §2 for providing indigents with bed &c was ordered fo be paid, The sum of $1.50 was ordered to be paid to Mr E D Rodgers for trimming and mount, ing plan of village. Mr Currie d and carried th h fcipality into Mr Humphrey's account of $3 for work On motion the Reeve was autborised to grant his order in favor of the fuliowing Hatterson $10 for coffin furnished for the To ipt 'Fo amount re cived from QolletOr.. oo pa ssiiinnns eases. BAY OF Liquor Licenses, incinding extra 2 months for each license ..... 715 23 Sundry sources 517 32 Statute Labor . 1303 24 Rent of town hall. 1423 $5000 debentures sold. 4238 Grant to P. Schools, +. 260 00 Baluace due the Treas..... ..... 332 40 213102 22 Then since March lst, the payment wili be wour §6 for Mrs Loughead an Indigent ; Mrs By paid-- : Morrison $2 for cleaning town hall. Street TMprOVETICnIS. «sss «uvess $1281 31 H Sey nplainc i [ndigents ..... eas . 125 00 ey mour| complained of having had 9 Prony. of Scion) Boat. D3371 -2 sheep destroyed dogs and sets the damage | Interest on Debentures . 1224 49 :58 8 v eed : Jeavi Jills payable 5.00 Co at $49 less $5 for wool saved ; leaving a Lal Benne of 10 97 ance of $44, two thirds of whichis 29.33 | Salaries....oo covves.n 28 50 bis i Bo: : R-pairs on town hall, loc 131 36 which oi motion was ordered to be paid. Miscellaneous ' ) 204 27 Mr Jordin made application, for permis | County rate for 1876...... . 644 9u sion to fence off a portion of the road allow. £13102 22 We find the Assets and Liabilities given 1s follows t= ABSETS Valine of town hall and lot. . 88000 00 Value of fire engine, hose, &c. . 1000 00 Value of Weigh Seales... . . 150 00 Amount of uncollected taxes. .... 2670 93 Calance of Linbi. divs over assts. 23 47 §35332 40 LIABILITIES. Railway Debentures... .. $20000 nO Corporation Debentures... .. 15000 oC Awount due Treasurer, ..... 332 40 $35332 40 To the Editor of the North Ontario Observer Port Perry, March 10, 1877. Sir,--Having noticed in the Globe of th 8th inst, a statement of the number of weights, scales, balances, &c., inspected in the city of Toronto, since the Act came ino force up the the 31st of Dec. last, and be- living that you would feel inclined to give your readers a stat t of what has been done in this County, by your hum ble servant alone, since the commencement of the work up to March inst. While the two Inepectors for the City of Toronto were enabled to commence their work cousiderably earlice and have never had to go outside of the city, it has been ne- cessary for me to travel some 800 miles in the accomplishment of the work for this County, which has been as follows :-- Weigh Bridges, Platform Scales, Bal. ances, &c. Inspected.......... 938 Avoirdu ois, Troy and all other kinds of weights Inspected... ........ 4364 Wine Measures and Lineal Measures Juspected yu dee iste rs seiiivnee 1098 Amount of Fees Collected $1173 35, or an average of about $1 a Scale and iOctsa weight, Weigh Scales, &e.... 1032 In Toronto { Weihts .... ...... 5128 Measnics...vusi0... 8608 You will thus s=« by the above that near ly as many Scales, Balances, &c. have been inspected in this County up to the 1st March as in Toronto to 31st Dic, and within about one-third of the same number of weights; of wine mcasures, &c, a much larger quan- ti.y has been inspected in Toronto, from the fact that many of these were brought in Ly holesal rers and insy d in bulk by hundreds at a time, and the country filled with them already inspected, and the same has been the case with a great number of the weights, and none of them require inspection again this year, Weigh Bridges, Platform Scales, &c. have been the most difficult part of the Inspection, and but very few of thom were found cor. and dealers in this County, that where scales have been found incorrect they lave been without exception in favor of the customer there bias uot been found 50 lights over, the "|eounty. Merchdnts could be named' the a by-law to regulate the meetings of the municipal council of the village of Port "The by-law provides for the meetings to be held for the remainder of the year on the second Tuesday of every month in the town Ball at 7 pw. ; On motion of Mr Currie, the caretaker was instrected to purchase ood grea, for the use of the town hall. Dr Montgomery up standing ; several others were expected to be called upon to defend | ' Gd from their posts. their position, Lut they dare uot do it and correct, and secrmmend its adoption. on reported their chairman thet they had examined the Auditor report for 1676 and Sind the same On motion of Mr Curie, the report of the w sdmitied by the | Jonas Commits wan apie 4nd the fo bspeeion nt avs bas Voc broken up, FP% A9680n Is bare ¢ ae 10"The Professions." paid a very Bandeome auditors were Satis andiied and allowed. pection of one set of whose weighs would save in one month enough to pay for the inspection of the whole of their weights scales and everything else. The saving some will be equal to from £59 to $100 a year by having their scales and weights wmspected and corrected. The charges for corrueting by the parties who bave done this work amotints (as I am 10 cords of stove | informed) Lo $1040 for 9 months work, or 88 gg unworthy of credence. Donbtless wo average of 41 cts a scale and 15 cts for hor- ing, plugging and correcting cach weight, ana although a few Weigh Bridges, and Plat- form Scales cost from 81 to $5 each' for SS eat Je greater number cost a mers trifle. And of all the scales Severed wo he law porate where ineorpect, but wherever they were and this with the $1905.40 on hand at the | the first 558 scales brought in for inspection 5290 were rejected as being incorrect, and out | of the firat 2989 weights only one was found | correct all the others being rejected, and had | to be adjusted and re-inspected. # | With bard work I have been able to get through the County within the year, and have just this day received the congratuld- ; tions of the District Iuspector, of being the first Deputy luspector who has made the tour of his Inspection Division. And al- though it has been a very hard law to in- troduce, I believe that every one will now be willing to acknowledge the benefit of Inspection, Fearing I bave already trespassed too much on your valuable space, I am, dear sir, Yours, &c., &c, &c, T. C. FORMAN, D. Insp. W. & M, Co. of Ont, lpg . 5 -- id em -- Sp a hs : aiid A Change. Tho Doings of Parliament. Complimentary Supper. compliment to both Mr McPhail and biewon| On notion of Mr Joves thy Reeve was in- tho 2 worth the expense of ing this The Viel [ubuil LT -- a bliging, attentive in their structed to gran his order on: the Treasurer etl dod, A 5 = . H. McPhail, Bsg., Morchant and | The prosont Session of the Do-| On Monday last--the eveof the departure | MOE TE: SECBLVE Sud soul y oo one in favor of the following indigents for the| You will Ge that tho inspection has not| We copy the following ta refegence to tio Vittoria Mutual Fire Insurance Company of this city, taken from the Journal bf Commerce whose fifnncial editor is #iv Franeis Hineka « Peoplé who have nothing to say In favor of the mutual system of Fire Insurance should read the annual report of the Victoria Mutual for 1876, published in our last issue. It will be remembered that the total number oft_policies in force on the 31st was 43,079, insuring the sum of $12,696,588, and that the total ps liabilitics reaches about & million dollurs; claims to the extent of ,800 were adjusted during the year, to whicn may be added losses to the extent of $4000 moti fied, tho greater part of which bas since been paid. In view of inereased basard,; owing to continued business depression, the Come pany has wisely determined to pursue means time a conservative course ; that the man. agement bas been judiciouk during the past year is shown in the trivial advance in as- sessments in two of the Branches, and in uo {nctease whatever in the Hamilton Branch from the low rate of 1876. The necessary steps have been taken to secured a livense from the Government in accordance with the Ontario Act. The remarks made by the President of the Company, ih thoving the Who Wishes to Purchase Choice Farms. Parties wishing to purchase or Rent Choice Farms will find all necessary infor- mation by looking to our advertising col- umns of this issue, 'Some of the best farms in the province will be found amongst our advertisements, Those who may not wish to farm but may wish to invest in farm property, and there is no more safe invest. doption of the rejort are worthy of careful perusal, and should be a vade mecum for every insurance agent in the country, em- bodying, #6 they do, the policy which bas brought the Company to its present' statue, and a rule of action which must promote its fifture success." Cc ve E = Vidi i ati The ment--will do well to see the adverti of Mr ( Parrish, Mr A Grabam the executors of the estate of the lute D McIntyre ; Mr D 8 alkcrand Mr E Mujor's several farms.-- [tead the advertisemonts,) Why don't they Qunash the By-Law? -- ANOTHER CHARLEVQ}X CASE----ONLY THE OTHER WAY ON. A correspondent from Prince Edward County Town, in last week's News, says :-- As we had some discussion through your paper relative to the Dunkin Act and its effects, I presume it will be of some interest to your readers to know the result of the vote as to the adoption of the Act, and the cause producing it. All are aware much ex. citemert prevailed and great exertions were put forth. Arguments were used un the one side to endeavor to convince the people that the adoption of the Act would not produce tho effects the advocates of Dunkin pre- tended to be secking, as well as the disas. trous results it must have on our county -- Whilst on the other hand the Dunkinites were making sensational appeals, and con tending that the adoption was merely a stepping stone to prohibition, Evetly means were resorted to to force the Dunkin Act up. on the county. Where religious influence failed, partyism was resorted to, where it could be, but it sogn became smpparent the prepondence ot avilable influence was on the side of Dunkin. We have two large organ- jzitions which did the work--the Canada nud Episcopal Mcthodists--they Lad their lass. room influences, which were formidalile and at the polls they used it, as at every poll the preachers were swarming, watching ev- ery member as thoy came up to vote, they were really so flicions it was disgusting to every lover of freedom. And I may say fur. ther, Presbyterian ministers were at the polis as wel! forcing votes. There were other causes which materially affected the result, our peculiar position, county is in such close proximity to Belle- ville that their interests are more there than in their own county und town, consequently if it should wipe Picton out altogether they would care little about it, and to cur east, Napanee being so much nenrer they also make that their place of business © You ea, cuslly sec al} these things Lad an fiiet to bring about the result ; but although in fivor of Dunkin, the ve showed a real defeat, -- "hey boasted of over 600 mmjority before, and now the majority his dwindled to 247, aud a large percentage oi votes yet unpolled by some cuuse or influence. As to ourtown it must suffer, our trade must go to our ucighbors, and it our public houses be closed our town might as well be walled in. And as I have said before, if houses are not kept up to meet the requirements of the age a town must go down. Our hotels are now open on Dunkin principles, but say they cannot pay expenses by Dnnkinite patron- age They are about to consult toget er,and with those who are in favor of license, who The west part of our the public schools of W. Dutham comes off this week ; they are to take place on Satur. day next, Of the nine schools in the town. sbip of Cartwright seven have entered pupils to take part inthe examinations ; sections 8 and 9 have not entered any. From the seven sections which take part there are thirty-three pupils names entered for tho contest, 'The cofpetitors willbe divided into three divisions; 1st, pupils undef 12 years ; 2nd from 12 to 14 years; 3rd from 14 years, The funds to purchase the prizes for the suceessful competitors are raised in the following manner. In the township of Carts wright the council gives +2 for each sectfon that compcts, and each section must pay $1 for each division in which they enter pupils; so that any section ent ring pupils in all the three divisions 'will pay $3; if they only enter in two divisions they pay $2and for one division $1, and each pupil that compete must pay 25 cents, No more than threo pupils from avy one section can compet in any one division. Scetion No. 3--the (section taught by Mr Rose, laté of the Manchester schoul=bhas entered the full compliment in all the section has come generotisly down with the money $5.15, neither asking the pupils to pay their 25 ctr nor begging around for the #3. This is as it should be and reflects credit on the section, | The examination in Cartwright takes place in Mr Hughes school. The Examiners for Cartwright are three of the Darlington Teachers, Another Cone. The commuuity has ost a kind and worthy standard bewrer in the romoval by death of tie late Wm Beall Esq | for neaily a quartes of a century East Wlatby. ing nature, Lis off-band manner, aud strict Clerk of the municipality of Deceased's uffuble and oblig- 'ttention to business secured for "him the respect and esteem of all who kuew any- thiog of Lim. As a fiic nd and neighbor he was no less desereediy esteemed respected und as such he will be greatly In' the very large cirele of the tricnds of doeeas- ed but one sentiment prevails, the most Liequicscat en Lace missed, sincere respect. a a ---- DIED. - In the 13th con of Reach, on the 11th inst, George O'Leary, Esq, aged 83 years, To Richmond Virginia, on the 7th inst, Mr John Langhlin, printer, thivd sou of J. Langhlin, Exq., ol Uxbridge village, and brother of Mr. Andrew Laughlin, school teacher, Saintiicldecaged 26 years and 7 months, rr ee A ee The Markets. Osserrver Orrice, March 15, 1871. Fall Wheat. ....vvun eens. $1 30 tc 8145 are compelled to come here, to see what means | Spring Wheat .. ee 18740 158 can be devised for their future comforts, Barle 060 0170 Yours, &e., y a * E. Sis. | Oats...... sess. 045tc O4F a tt Amarone More Repudiation. Pens ...... 075to 080 --- . Clover Sced , 600to 700 The Board of Water Commissioners city of Hay per ton 10 00 to 10 50 Ottawa bave a claim against a city church Butte for two quarter's rates, the amount being bis 020to 020 some $73. The church authorities refuse | Eggs ....vv viveer evens... 015t0 018 the cluiw, on the ground that they use no : rT Ty {PO errs: crrrriveasnini GED ID 678 [jleS u yl iy eg ions to | Cheese. 0llto 01} | collect, und it is probable that a seizure will : Bo made very shortly unless the «uiea ja | FORO coe tiiiis ivie. 0500 085 paid. They must not Jet their traps be sold. | Hides. ..oovvviie anni, 550 to 550 Which are We to Believe. The Mail a few days ago contained (he foilowing : | "The following paragraph inthe Sara | Canadian, ix the subject of comment among members te "A Fuso 1x Covgr--The advantage of having & triend at court to giveone a timely | hint of coming events way Le scen practie- ally illustrated in onr two in the large uantity of tabing impotred by C. M Kenzie rect almost all requiring som : fixing up ; but & Con, just before the change in the tareiff | con, of Uxbridge, permit me to say to the credit of merchants took place. | We do not say that the Premier | house containing 12 room gave his brothers a hint alout the raise in | the duties on tubing. That would be nepot- | ism which, as we all know, never found a resting place in his pure and manly tosem, and against the d -aler--and as for weights? but we do say that some member of the Privy i Council is lcaky. Proposed changes iu the | ! tariff are for good reasons always jealously i guarded from the public bifore being made known in Parliament, Notwithstanding this the highly favored firm of C McKenzie | ! & Co. had * A little bird' watching their in- ti terests, What do other less favored dealers say to this shameful use of Cabinet secrots 7! ' «Tho McKenzie Bros, have such a splen= did faculty of 'scenting of uvery, kiad, par- | tteularly where the G fi. d that bers are not 'the t: i dq i pp to d ia this h shall hear more of the matter referred to." ! Aletter in the Sarnia Observer of the 2nd inst., from Chas, M¢Kentie & Co., explicitly denies all the statemgents made by the Cane adian. which they pronounce to be "entirely untius and Farms for Sale or to Rent. * xi oe igs. TEAR ANE South-east qnarfer of lot 21¢in the 10th con. of Reach, contain g 50 ucres. 45Acres {cleared IFfawe Hot Sheds, 'Con of Reach. | House and barn, 3 = Also, 150 acres of fots 1 and 3, in the 8th All cleared Frame 40 acres cleared, Frame s, Frame Baim, | Sheds and Stables. Good Orchard. About | 60 acres of Fall Plowing dome, = + Immediate possession given to tho above | properties. an BF Also, for Salo "Young G Morgan," 6 yrs old, and in on pats Glen Major, March 13, 187%, Farm to 4 1h Subscriber offers to Rent Class Ferm containing 90 actes' 1,in con, Bin the ' 0 © TOWNSHIP OF MARIPOSA ( state reen Hii The Soil is superior and fu a good J cultivation. Pe ne i Tot Theresre good Buildings on the premiscs. at FA without a shadow of foundation." the McKenzie Bros ing "casual advant- F given i ately SH For Particulars apply to the Proprietor. ' . CHA'S PARISH, © m "in the past, if so, what is to prevent ti making another hall, * 0 Let Prock, March 5, 1877, 20, lat. Con; Brock, tid Frame Barn god North east quarter of lot 21, in tho a