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EM \ ort 814000 of the people's money to hel eth @ntavio @hserber - along. SA -- NI thus on the right hand and on the ONLY ONE DOLLAR A YBAR) eft, is it any wonder that they have : dior. |eXhausted all our savings and a threaten to bring ns into debt. -- CH 14; 1878 There is one cure and only one for {all this, that is to drive the spend- thrifts from their seats. ------------------ Our Indebtedness. ¢ | The Bane and An.idote. t is fortunate on the eve of an our drooping industries, secure Tot that go however, in the mean- | profitable employment for onr iin our purpose is to show workmen and again place the | that the present indebtedness is not 4 1s | i oo % election to have a distinctive battle ery, a something more than a shad- During the feeble contest over the ow to contend for, a principlo 2" five engine by-law the indebtedness which the electors may decide. --| tho dTDOrStAn wns asad me "The conservative party through their p ¢ leader have placed their policy fair battle ery by somo who doubtless and square hefore the country and have the weal of the village at heart are determined tostand or fa'l by {but who appear to have been carried that policy in the grand election away by the formidable array of straggle about to take place | firures representing our indebted- throughout the Dominion. The |, ae 852 000 for principal and $37, policy of the party enunciated by Sir John on the floor of the House was couched in these words. «That this House: is of opinion that the welfare of Canada requires the adoption of a national policy which by the re.adjustment of the tariff, will foster the agiicultural, manufacturing and mining industries of the Dominion ; that such a policy will retain in Canada those of our fellow-countrymen who are now obliged to expatriate in search of employment denied them at home and will restore nrosperity to onr strggling indust- rier, now so sadly depressed ; will encourage | an active inter-provincial trade, and moving as it onght to do, in the direction of a reci- procity of tariffs with our neighbors, as far a8 the varied interests of Canada are con. cerned, greatly tend to procure for this country eventually reciprocity of trade." So that the policy of the two par ties being placed squarely before the country and being as widely different as two policies could well be, there can be no mistake, misun- (in all 105 for interest, making in all $89,. 1105 qnite a formidable amount but like the yankee's dog with his teath ifiled off its bark is worse than its | bite, tne amount is really mach less | formidable than it appears to be.-- | Wa admit that the clerk in publish ling the by-law had in order to com- {ply with the tenms of the Act and | therefore secure the validity of the | by-law, to insert as he did the full amount both principal and interest which the corporation has given its paper. The $52.000 principal is made up of the following debentures; for School Buildings $12,000, for Town Hall $10,000,. for Railway Extension 820,000, for Toronto and Ottawa Railway $5,000, and $5,000 to meet certain payments, making £52,000. But the worthy Treasurer of the corporation ne- glected 10 stute that besides the above {for derstanding or doubt as to which party hus the best policy. ! The Conservatives demand a national policy in the matter of tariff which will secnre its re adnst- | ment in the interests of agricalttural i manufacturing, and mining interests | throughout the Dominion; the re- snlt of which cannot fail in securing | the prosperity of the country by re-| moving the cloud which now hangs over the enterprises of the country | and threatens the ruin of her manu- | facturing, mercantile and com- | mercial future, | The Grit policy has bean no less | distinctively set forth by Mr. Mec- Kenzie. Their policy is that of free trade with a sort of hap-hazard thero was another claim against tho corporation in the grouping debentures tor the Toronto and Ottawa Railway, of some $3,700 making in ull for principal $55,700 with a corresponding increase of interest to make the whofe about $94,000. The above issues of debentures have with the exception of a special $5,000 and the £20,000 been wise able alike to the enterprise, intelligence and liberal. ity of the ratepayers. But of all and judicions, ered ing in the dreary, cold shades of hopeless opposition, Narases, March 11.--The Conservative party held a meeting to.day, which was largely attended, for the purpose of selecting a candidate to oppose Hon. Mr, Cartwright at the next election. Hon, W. Macdougall wis chosen as th: man most likely to give the strongest opposition, The Conservatives wre well organized, and shonld Mr, Mac- dougall accept the nomination they feel sanguine of success, If he accepts he will most likely be returned by acclamation. The Absurdity of Law. Our lamentably stupid and per- sistently dishonest |egislators are eternally bungling and their best legislation is only a snare and a tap, and contains as elastic mater- inls as the consciences of the law makers. Take that burlesque the election law for instance, and what is it but a costly farce. Let any man follow the contortions of that master humbug of legislation as ex- emplified and in the Lincoln con- tested election case and it he come away with any other idea than that the framer of the law and all con. cerned in having it placed on the Statute books deserve the pillory for their pains then Job was not the most patient man. The present position of that now celeberated case legal debris is that Mr. Neelon's ma- jority over Mr. Rykert has been reduced to 3, with 12 cases reserved. Besides these there are 110 cases yet to be heard on behalf of Mr. Rykert, and 70 or 80 on behalf of Mr. Neelon. The case has been be fore the courts two years and seven months, and the parties have been in courc altogether 400 days. The total-expense, it is said, will reach £30,000, and the belief is, that after all the legal proceedings have been gone through with, neither party will get the seat, and the election will have to be fought over again. That Flag. The Flag that braved a thonsand years the battle and the breeze won't brave many more breezes if Mr. McKenzie's newly imported minis. the sinister, awkward, stupid, snicid of $20,000 to the amiubles, James Holden, Aaron Ross & Co., caps the ter of Militia get his way of it.-- | al aets ever perpetrated by mortal | Sir, Join Macdonald read on the | man or sane community the voting [floor of the Iouse, the other day, a written statement over the sig- ratures of Chief Justice Young and The Fire Engine By-law. The by law for ising $4,000 for the purchase of a steam fire engine was submitt- ed to the clectors of Port Perry on Monlay 11th inst., and defeated by a majority of 52 out of an entire vote of some 160, or two nays for every one yen. We need not at. tempt to moralize on the result , an intelli-| gent body of electors know what is for, their own interest better than any one else can and ft would be a burlesque on the freedom of elections were any one to step in and seek to coerce them either way, The No More Dunkin. Our Local Logis'ature had u stirr- ing timein voting through somo of the supplies-=tht Mowat Govern- ment had placed in the estimates an item of $1,850 to supply liquors for the Blind Asylam at Brantford .-- The opffosition "supposing that this item might be curtailed $1,000 and that thé 8850-left 'was quite enough to pay for wide, beer dnd spirits for one year's supply for the Blind i thorough independence of a people is more prominently manifested in the use of the Asylum pressed the reduction but franchise than any other way, and while 1t i the Government's servile majority must be admitted that electors do not always { stuck to the back of their chiefs car- use the franchise to the greatest advantage I ried the larger item and henco the of the many, it is their privilege to use it | province must bo saddled with in the manner which they conceive to be 81850 for asupply of liquor for one best, still they should listen to reason | . and endeavor to discover the direction in |5/'Nd Asylum. Where is Murphy which their franchise will do most good, Of bd his wave? course no individual or party has at any as near as can be gathered from the time any right to go it blind in the use of the franchise as at best it 18 only a trust placed in bis hand to use for himself and others, to be used to secure the greatest amount of good for the greatest number and not by any means to satisfy the whims of ! the party using it or any one else. The first duty of every clector before using is | franchise is to thoronghly acquaint himself as far as possible with the bearing and prob- able resalts of the election so that he may vote intelligently and use his franchise to secure the most good to the greatest number. Of course no one will sapposz for a moment that by investing £4,000 in a steam fire engine would have ended the matter in that direction, a considerable amount more would have been required ere the $4,000 could be ofany avail to the greater part of the incorporation ; a fire engine without a sufficient supply of water isonly a sham and a delusion ; a large additional amount would have to be expended in providing reservoirs in the west and south of the cerporation, so that over $5,000 may be reckoned on as the | smallest sum likely to secure the necessary protection to all parts of the village. But even then the advamages would be much greater to some parties than others, parties | owning valuable and risky property wonld | make a clear gain every year of ten times | the amount ot tax they would require to pay [for securing and maintaining an efficient system of fire extinguishers, is profit would arise from the large reduction in the amount paid for insurance besides the com. fort that would arise from the sense of safety - A Oommendable Venture. If the noble Shakspeare had lived in these times he doubtless would have reminded us « f the important fact that all the world's ia 8chool, for certainly at no previous period | in the world's history was the subject of | scholastic education go highly prized, =o | much sought after, so fully comprehended | and*go thoroughly imparted as at the pre- sent day; and every additional auxiliary | tending to help on the glorions work should "revenue tariff' tagged to it. 80 ¢jimux By this mal adventure the that the choice of the electors can {railway co'y were enabled to carry rest on no side issue, it is no longer no | the south trade past the village and a choice between men, it 13 not [to stop the north trade from coming whether Sir John or Mr. McKenzie |p, 54 thus the affording large . 1 a od rhall lead the louse but, on which of [hearted Aaron a special opportunity \ s as, arres affirming the state- | | Judge Des 4 | be welcomed into the arena, taken by the iow Governor | ! ments of the Jate Licu-Governor | band and made the recipient of such conn and others that they heard the now ly on 0g support as it deserves and as Minister of Militia state it & public | will hasten it forward to such a position of meeting in Haliax "that he (Jones) | prominence as will afford it all the necessary ! facilities for accomplishing all the good for the two policies the legislation of | the country shall be shaped.--| Whether the policy of the conser-| vatives predicated on principles | calculated to relieve the coutry from | its present embarrassment, revive | country on the path of prosperity | and comfort. Or whether the Grit policy which has already all but ruined our manufactures, shall be continued, whether the electors pre- fer tae Grit Policy and with it a continuance of the present stagna--- tion of business, whichis only the natural outcome ~f such policy, whether they prefer making Canada the manufacturing shambles of the States, and secure the expatriation of much of the best brain and muscle | of the country. * Tt is not for us to dictate, an enlightened body of | electors will know how to choose when the opportunity pre-ents itself. AE Got Through Some Way. The Lozal Legislature bungled up the business of the third session of the present parliument on Thursday last. The session lasted just six weeks, of course the whole business of the session could have been ac- complished in two weeke. But it would not-huve looked well had hon. members had to accept of $72 the miserable pittance of 86 a day for two weeks when by remaining six weeks they could claim $800 or $19 a day for the forty-two days. A session of our Local Legislature is a rather costly joke. Some $66,000 for members pay, $28,000 for the pay of members of government and over $20,000 for incidentals. All this becomes a serious item of ex- penditure and notone finger is raised to diminish it, This incessant blab about refcrm on tle part of Mowut and bis tag is simply disgusting seping that they allow no oppor- tunity to slip of stuffing themselves and their friends and increasing the 'expenditure, That the expenditure of this Province should be within a few dollars of two million six hun- allow many constituencies to go by he ly net on the principle that discre- of guzzling the grain on its way to the villa It is little wonder that Aaron went frantic in his advocacy of the $20,000 bonus bylaw and de- nounced in unmeasured terms us and all others who opposed. -- go formidable as it looks. In the first place the interest cannot really be regarded as a present debt or rather the interest and principal together can only be regarded as a debt pay- able at such times and by such in- stalments as the debentures set forth, without interest. But every one knows that the present worth of such a debt would be very much less than its face value, in fact under the conditions of the indebtedness roe ferred to it would not be much over half the amount, so thatthe real present debt of the corporation would be very little more than half of what it appears to be. But that is rot all there are $8,700 and . the interost thereon which have been voted for the Toronto and Ottawa Railway, if that amount is ever re- quired the paying capabilities of the corporation will he increased ten fold as we will have that railway then, and if we are not to have the road then some $17,000 will have to be deducted from our indebtedness when the diminishing balance with the rapidly increasing wealth of the incorporation will bo a matter of no serions consequence, the payments will not require excessive taxation. A tax of 81.66 or so onthe $100 appears large to parties t d would throw up his hat and cheer when the British flag was hauled down from the citadel at Halifax." Jones met this much as the Scotch- man did the Judge who asked him why sentence should not be pro- nounced against him? ¢ Because, your Hon Iam not guilty." Yes, says the Judge, but here are half a dozen witnesses who swear that they saw you steal. That may be, re- plied the thief, but I can find fifty who will swear that they did not sce me do it. Jones read the declara- ion of many citizens of Halifax who did not hear him say "that he would throw up his hat &e". McKenzie & Co. are satisfied with the excul- pation, they say the refutation is complete. A Calamitous Event. It becomes our melanch oly duty to record the death from suffocation of Mr. Charles Evans one of our industrious, kindly and respected townsmen. D:ceased was an employee of George Currie, Esq, being employed at his elevator at the railway sta- tion, Port Perry, Deceased has been em- ployed at the elevator since its first erection some three years ago. He furnished his own team and was employed in the elevat- ing department and was a careful and liable man. On Friday, 8th inst, one Lin was being emptied of barley which was being loaded r= on the cars and it was intended to put wheat into the bin when the barley was run off, -- As the barley was running off deceased went down into the bin to sweep out the barley and dust so that the bin might be clean for the reception of the wheat, when by some means or other he got into the centre of the bin where the rapidly receding grain (the to have their municipal tax and school tax kept teperate but when they add their school tax to their municipal tax the difference is by no means great. We ex- pect that the assessed value of the eorporation will be half a million this year. We are pleased to see new buildings spring up in every direction and preparations being 'made for more. if ---- The Coming Election Cont Tt is expected that the Grits will default at the next election for the | House of Commons, they know that their game is up and that they will be in a pitiable minority in the next parliament and they wil! most like- part of valor and the contest rush being suffici to filla car ina few minutes) carried him down under some eight or ten feet of grain and it was only found that he was init when the passage ot the grain was stopped and when investig. ating the cause it was found that deceased's legs had got into the opening. Immediate efforts were taken to extricate the body but it required some time from the large quan: tity of grain that was over him. He was quite dead when first found, It is thought that hemay have been fifteen or twenty minutes from the time he went in until his corpse was taken out about4 p. m. No ! which it is calculated, We make these re- | vonmaris in order to introdnce. to public | notice ani! favor a young deserving stranger which has jusy talen its place amongst our most useful publivatincos: We refer to "The Scholastic News" a monthly journal of use- The Way: the Money Goes Lord Dafferin's trip to Manitoba cost tho dominion nearly eleven thousand dollars, as follows: Transports dnd supplies $2,836; for cars and other conveyances 82,574; eanmp expenditure and sup- 'plier, $4:513; hard eash $649. Mak- ing in all $10,573--a somewhat costly trip, and the fewer of them the better these hard times. The municipal council of Port Perry will meet on Saturday evening, parties having business will please take not.ce and govern themselves accordingly. - Tuesday * evening was the regular time of meeting and several parties were present complaining of notices of back taxes on portions of their property on which they claim the taxes to have been paid. Ifthe parties can produce receipts to that effect they need not trouble themselves the corporation will have to rectify the mis- takes, PRR, Business Change. The community at large will welcome back to the business arena the well known and deservedly esteemed firm of Jones Bros. The name is a household word in this en- tire section of country and is synonymous' with goods and low prices, fair and honorable dealing, choice (See their adv.) ee --e g&@5™ Now for profitable investments in choice faims, Two valuable farms in Cart- wright for sale. (See the advertisements of Mr. Wm, Spinks and Mr, A. Highland mle kui] To Brick Makers.--A good opening for an efficient brick maker. (Sce Mr, Bryan's adv. in this issue, a] Mr. BricGs' Weritixa Crasses,--DParties that Mr, Briggs writing classes in his class rooms north of the school buildings will open for the next course as follow For Indies and children on Saturday 16th inst., commencing at 2:30 p m, For all who wish to attend on Wednesday 20th inst, nt 7:30 p- m The charge for the course is §1 for cach pupil, half paid in advance, We advise all who wish to become good writers in a short time and at a cheap rate, to embrace the present opportunity, pe m-- a ------ Now ror Garpex asp Fisip Seep, --Get your seeds in time. If you wish good crops will please take notice ful informotion on educaiioral and other subjects. Tt is published at Monivenl under) the able management of Mr, G, Maynard and is only $1 a year, It will push its wav into public favor. Help it along. oe Impassable. Will our town fathers do something to There slongh of despond just east of the crossing help these horses through ? is a of Queen aud Lilla Streets campared with which that referred to in the Pilgrim's Pro. gress was a gravel walk, the latter had some bottoin but the former appears to have none or if it has any it mightas well be bottom- less for no one can find it. It requires a thorough underdraining, It is no credit to the Village"to have such a place any where within the corporation but especially in so conspicuous a place and of so munch travel, If the mud were reduced to a depth of six or eight feet one could bear it but when it goes beyond that it Lecomes tedious, Ia Prepare for the Great Sale of Village Lots. The heirs of the Crandell Estate have ordered another Great Sale of Park and Village Lots which is expected to come off some time about the twentieth of April now next. The property to be offered at this time contains many of the most desirable Tots within the corporation, and a like oppor tunity may never again occur of securing such lots at such figures as they may then be purchased, All the available property with- in the corporation is being "ought rapidly up acd the time is not fardistant when double the money at which the property may now be secured could not touch it. The heirs of the estate deserve the thanks cf the com- munity for thus throwing so desirable property on the market at so moderate prices thereby inducing parties to comein and build, and not lock up the property or hold it at such figures as might prevent its sale for some time to come and by so doing retard the progress of the village, ~~ © i The Sons of England. It will be seen by reference to our adver- tising columns that a meeting is called for Wednesday evening next at the WalkerHouse, blame can be attached to anyone, d was in the performance of his duty and under ordi circumstances there was little danger in it. The funeral took place on Sunday and was very largely attended. The Rev. Mr. Quance assistod by the Rev, Mr. Douglas conducted the funeral services, After the burial an appropriate faneral sermon was preached in tho Presbyterian church, Mr. Douglus lead- ing the devotional exercises and Mr, Quance preaching the sermon from the text : "It is appointed unto men once to die, and after that the judgment. The church was tilled in every part with a serious and atten. Itive audience. The deeply afilicted relatives have the | sympathy of all in their sad bereavement, tor the purpose of di ing the propriety of and taking action in the formation of a Sons of England Society. The advisability of the step we think, none will questicn and the importance of such a society to any com- munity must be obvious to all knowing any- thing of its principles and advantages. It would be a libel on the sons of the Rosa to suppose that any of them knowing i of the coming ing will ab, t you must have good seed. Worthington has just such as are wanted, (Sce bis adv) ie ne Correction. --The Sweepstake prizes on the Show Bills for the Spring Show of the Reach and Scugog Agricultural Society should vead as follows :--Mr 8 H. Christian gives a dwoeepstake Prize of §5 for the best Stallion shown ; Mr G. Houck, of the Revere House, gives $5 for the 2nd, and the Secretary of the Society $2 for thie 3rd. Presentay.on. On the 22nd ult., Rev Mr, Acheson, the worthy pastor of the Presbyterian Church, Wick, was presented by the members of Dis Bible Class, with a well filled purse as & small recognition of his valuable services as teacher of said class, At the sage time a number of the ladies of the congregation-- Mrs, Shedden, Mrs. D. Leask and Mrs, A. Leask, presented Mrs, Acheson with a hand- some china and crystal tea.set. These presents were accompanied by appropriate addresses expressive of the congiegation's appreciation of the zeal and ability of their excellent pastor, and of the esteem of the donors for their minister and the amiable partner of his life, with best wishes for thcir future happiness and prosperity. Mr. Acheson replied in a 1 ing and Getting Dark. The year 1878 has so far prod dced a. most, luxurious crop of failures all over the Dom. inion, but the crop in Montreal is alarming The first tvo months of the year gave no | fewer than 76 failures in that city alove -- The total liabilities being $3,222,100 with reliable assets little over one' third. of the liabilities. Here is a dark record for one city with creditors either swindled or coax- ed out of over a million and a half of money How much of this is our sapient Govern. ment responsible for ? Court of Common Pleas. Bixteen jndgments were rendered in the above court on Saturday last, Amongst | others a rule absolute was granted for a new | trial, on the payment of costs, in the case Higgins vs Drapper. ; A rule absolute was granted in the case Bunker vs Emaney, to enter a nonsuit, These are only additional | instances of the many crooks in law, : a The Reason 'Why. G it shects. are by no means uniform in the worship of party, the stream of adoration being solely giided by the supply of Govern- ment pap. If at any time a Government sheet is found fairly craged; shouting itself hoarse in praise of every "act of its masters and paying the most abject, fulsome devo- tion to Alexander, Oliver, &Co., all that is y in order to di the cause of such vaguries is to turn to the advertising columns of the demented sheet and some fat Government pap will be forind glistening there in the shape ofan advertisement. Hurrying up the Elactions. Quepec, March 91--The writs for new elections, in St. Johns, St. Hyncinthe, Rimouski. and Lotbiniere were issued to-day. for the filling of the vacancies in the Leg islative Assembly created by the acceptance of office of Messrs, Joly, Bachand, March- and, and Chauvean, The general elections will probably take place in May. * y Mr. Joly will be strongly opposed in the County of Lotbiniere by Mr. G. Amyot, rr ---- el. Haliburton for Dunkin. The vote on the Dunkin by-law for Hali- burton was taken "Iast week ;.of the whole vote poiled four municipalitics gave major. ities against and' three gave majorities for the by-law, The result showed 'a; majority of 4 in favor of the by law, All Right. A correspondent to the Jail says :--As to the feeling in Prince Edward Island, a few words from the Summerside Progress will not be inappropriate :--¢ If Hon, 8. F. Perry one of the representatives of Prince Edward County in the House of Commons, continues to use the truth with such penurions frugal. ity in his speeches in the House, we fear that his character for veracity will soon become greatly impaired. We last week showed fiow Mr. Perry had misrepresented the political situation in this Province by stating that there had been a revulsion of feeling in favor of the McKenzie party, Nothing could be further from the tenth, The chill- ing reception accorded the Premier on the occasion of hig visit to this Province, last autumn, amply proves this. There is very little doubt of the return of six Conservatives to represent this Province in the Dominion House of Commons at the next general election: If, by any mishap, a supporter of the present Ministry should be elected, we feel assured thattlat individual will not be 8. ¥. Perry? RRL Peace and Bluster, At the peace demonstration in Hyde Park on Sunday last, Bradlaugh and Hon. Auberon Herbert made short speeches and 'proposed resolutions in favor of peace, which passed immediately, Soon afterwards the sup, porters of the Government's policy arrived in force) and the meeting was declared dis. solved: Bradlaugh was cudgelled and fled inacab. According to the largest esti. mates the number of persons present was about 2,000. They were hustled about the park and finally ejected by a large and dis- orderly crowd of people. Sticks were freely used and several slightly hurt were taken to the hospitals. The mob then seperated go- ing to cheer for Beaconsfield and Musnrus Pasha. The large crowd groaned and cheer- ed before Mr. Gladstone's residence, Mr. and Mrs Gladstone were obliged to take refuge in a friend's house, where they were escorted by the police. The Duke of Teck icteresting manaer., Com, We congratulate all concerned on the above pleasing manifestation of mutual con. fidence and respect ; nothing can conduce more to the harmony, general prosperity and spiritual growth of a congregation tban an open, frank and generous intercourse be- tween pastorand people, The presentations above referred to are creditable alike to the heads and hearts of the generous donors, -- We hope the connexion thus formed may be lasting, pleasant and mutually ad was mistak for the Connt Schouvaloff, the Russian Ambassador, and insulted aud hust- led by the mob. Do the mock freemen deliberate on the mischief of the course thy are pursuing, -- Sunday is not the best day for regular pitch- ed battles of four or five thousand people, Look out for the Scamps. The Huron Expositor says :-- Another new dodge for gulling the 'free and inde- pendent" has been practised pretty exten- sively within the past few weeks in this section of country, by a couple of sharpers, to pastor and people.--Ep. 0. Roughe et Noir. The new.fangled Rough Government go to the country with a noir record and magni ficentchances of being in a most insigni- ficant minority in the next House, Mr. Mathieu, seconded by Mr, Cham. pagne, moved that the Speaker issue his writs for new elections in the i i rendered vacant by the new Ministers, ac- ceptance of office and 'the House deems it its duty to express its opinion that the bers whose appoi ts created the vacancies have not the confidence of the House or of the country. 3 This was carried by 32 against 12. [SPECIAL DESPATCH TO THE STAR.) Quenge, 'March 9.--~The House will be prorogued at 3 p. m. by His Honor the Lient, +.G to bei diately fol- lowed by a dissolution. Gi The effect of Mr. Mathieu's motion of last g | night, to the effect that the speaker do issue 'his writs for the elections in constituencies " nt them. selves from it. It will cost nothing to at- tend the meeting and hear what can be urged in favor of the formation of 'such a society. Doubtless all Eoglishmen will at- tend and no others are | ted. i ainly panting for the governmental flesh pots while they for the remain-. 'of their lives shall stand shiver- #8 Sze CommigaNy & Camenein's New _Apy,--They are on band with their new 'Rpring goods --~Immense arrivals for every t. rendered vacant by the ministers' acceptance of office, will be to bring on immediatly the! generat elections, since otherwise the min- isters would have to be twice elected. It is, | therefore, almost certain that the elections ~----------=+a----_ |will be held between three or four weeks at| More Incendiarism. = |thelatest. Active preparations for the elec-| March B Between ug pu | contest are now the onder of the day : Cdn , March 8.-- Between here. oo Ser Bd or PRI Oy 3 pas three o'clock this moring the fou If, as alleged, the Dominion authorities. 45.0 eres Coniervative Associations are be- machias shop of this place wast ally "desired to hay the { and Federal 1} er oo: oT the Disriet « yed by fire, No i Supposed elections at the same date, they will now Ip.and we feo) sure of carrying the nex to be the work of an incendiary, gina themselves chickmatod, ) | election. --~Orillia Packet. , ; . The modus of di employed was as follows © A couple of agents were engaged in selling fanning mille. They carried with them a specimen mill, They took the farmers' order for a new mill on the proper order blagks of the firm they represented, and, as an inducement to the farmer to purchase the new machine, they would buy his old mill at such price as he might see fit to place on it, giving their personal note fo the old mill, In this manner they sold a gwat many new fanning mills, the exorbi- tant prices at which they purchased the old ones being the great inducement to the farmer to give his order for the new. The farmers, however, did not discover until too late that they had given a bona fide order for the new machine, and that they only held the note or due bill of an irresponsible agent as the price of their old mill. Of course, the new machines will be forwarded | in due time, and the full price collected for | them, whereas the old mills which were Steamer Burned on the Mississippi Mexems, Tenn,, March 7,--Ealy this ti be rg, Chester" was burned, She arrived about* night from St Louis. The wreck was beached on a 'sand bar. Only twe persons are known to belost, The boat had a cargo of three hundred tons of general merchandise, a large number of mules and hogs. About 4 o'clock her boilers exploded. The boat was valued at $460,000, ee A --e ee. The Eternal Fitness of Things. It is now certain that Mr, John Lorne Me* Dougall, M. P. will be appointed Auditor- General, He deserves well of his Party. -- His exertions in the cause of. purity have been great, He has been twice unseated for corrupt practices, and he was among the first of Reform politicians to introduce the practice of sending his clection agents to the chureh doors on Sunday with a dipper swim- ming in a bucket of whisky, == Mail. McKenzie & Co. are obliged to take such as they can get. ---------- Good Generalship. ATLANTA, Ga,, March 11.--A storm burst upon the city yesterday morning, In the Episcopal church the minister called to the congregation to throw themselves under the seats, and immediately the edifice was blown Jured, The Great Lieu-Governor. A correspondent writes Ze Canadien as follows :--'[ have never seen the people so excited, Here where Mr. Littellier is well known his conduct does not surprise ns. -- Do you recollect that at the time of his ap- pointment, I warned you that you ought to continue to regard him as a servant and par. tisan of Mc. McKenzie?" Worth Watching. The Goderich Star says that several nights ago Mr, John Ferish, of Ashfield, was driv- ing homeward along the Lake Shore Road, and when a shortdistance north of Anthoney Allen's corners, he was accosted by two men who asked him for a ride. Their actions were suspicious, one man siezing the horses by the briaje and the othér clambering into the wagon, and Mr, Ferish who had $150 on his person, fearing that they had some ill designs whipped up his horses, when the forward man let go his hold and the other jumped out of the wagon. The people are much excited about rumors of burglaries and burglarious designs, A Distinction With a Very Great Difference. The Mail's Ottawa correspondent says :-- There was a very interesting wrestling match between Mr, Cartwright and Mr Plumb as to the interest of the Public Debt payable in London. The Finance Minister has made lond boast of his having reduced the rate of interest from $5.23 to SST but Mr. Plumb clearly showed that the alleged reduction had not been seenred, and that the "mixer ahd muddler" was compell. ed to admit that the account which, for political purposes, he has for the first time put into the Public Accounts this year is not correct. But he fell back upon the poor excuse that the account was practically cor- rect after all, as he had saved as much in another direction as he has lost in the ne- gotiation of his loans by the mode adopted by him. But this is no excuse at all, ani the fact remains that Mr. Cartwright's state- ment of the interest payable on the Public Debt is a fraudulent and delusive statement Mr. Plumb deserves thanks for having brought this important fact to light, -- ae in. BIRTHS. At Port Perry, an the 9th inst, the wife of Mr. Robert Mitchell, of a daughter. At Whitby, on the 9th inst, the wife of Mr. John H. Aldison of a daughter, MARRI 5 D, On the 27th ult, at the residence of the bride's brother-in law, by the Rev, 8, Ache son, Mr. George Bewel!, to Miss Harriet Matilda Robinson, all of Greenbank. On the 13th inst, at the C. M Parsonage, Port Perry, by the Eev, E, R. Young, Nir William Henry Smallwood, to Miss Matilda Broad, both of the township of Mariposa . DIED. At Port Perry. on the 8th inst, Charles Evans, aged 42 yrs, and 3 mos. In Toronto, on the 7th Reynolds, aged 68 yrs. In Port Perry, on the 12th inst, Emily, beloved wife of Mr. Israel Sharp, aged 33 years, 6 months and i 2 days. inst, Mary Deceased was long confined to a sick bed but bore her tedious and severe affliction with christian resignation. The mourning husband, bereaved children and grieving friends have the sympathy of all in their SOITOW. In the 20d con. of Cartwright, on the 12th inst., Robert Bruce, Esq, aged 82 years. Decased was one of the worthy standard bearers of the country as well for long resi. dence, upright, honorable bearing, genuine loyalty and moral worth. He left his native country, Ireland, over forty years ago, came to this country and took up his residence in Cartwright where by the united persever- the then thinly scattered population he had the satisfaction of witnessing that township growing in population, wealth, intelligence and comfort until it has attained to a position of which its inhabitants may well feel proud. * Deceased was well known over that whole section of country and was highly esteemed for his many good qualities, The amiille partner of his life still survives him ; she en Jjoyed with her deceased busband the esteem and respect of all who knew them, They raised a family worthy of them and whose exemplary lives demonstrate the value of good example and carefal training. The family consisted of six sons five of whom are still alive. i ada Deceased was hale and hearty, sound in body aud mind, he lived to a ripe old agy and having faithfully finished his "course he laid aside his well worn armour and passed to his reward. While the change is gain to him, the bereaved will miss a woithy , & loving husband, indulg father and faithfol friend, 'bought by the agent and not by the company, and paid for by his note, will néver be called for, > ~ We would not be surprised to find the Court compelling the manufacturers of the Agents' prices or cancel the sale of the new, mills either to take the old mills at the | Outs ' The Markets. " Omsmaven Ovrwice, Mar, 14, 1878. + March 12, 1878. ance, and laudatle industry of himself and | » held at the Walker 4 eon Wednesday, the Ath inst, at 8 p.m, for the: purpose of organizing a P Lodge of the genIsing Sons of EnglandBenevolent Society All Englishmen are cordially invited to attend. The Meeting will be addressed by W. H Parroxs, Esq, Grand Chaplain and others, For further particulars, apply to - WM. EDMETT, RCC WATER WAVTED -- ANTED Immediately, a First Class Brick Maker--one that understands the business thoroughly. No other need apply. i Referrences required. Apply to the proprietor; IE. BRYANS, Royal Exchange Hotel, . Cartwright, P. O, Cartwright, March 13, #878. Valuable Farm down, The shelter of the seats saved a loss of life, Eighteen were more or less mjured FOR SALE, Other churches and the City Hall were in- 71> HE Subscriber offers for Sale a valuable Farm consisting of 195 acres being composed of the east half of Lot 6, Con 2, TOWNSHIP CF CARTWRIGHT. in the County of Durham, containing 100 Acres more or less; and the west part of Lot 6, Con 3, in the Township of Cartwright, in the said County of Durham, containing 95 Acres, The above is a very valuable property, with gocd buildings, outbuildings, &c., iu a good state of repair. On the pre- mises is a good orchard in bearing. There are about 125 acres of clearing on the pre- mises, well fenced and in a good state of c:ltivation, also two good wells of water, -- The above will be sold in one lot, or other- wise to suit purchasers, Terms liberal, -- Title indisputable, For further particulars apply to the pro. prictor on the premises, or by mail to Cart- wright P, 0, Wa. SPINKS. FARM Cartwright March 9, 1878, VALUABLE FOR SALE. FH E Uundersigned offers for sale that Val. uable Farm consisting of half of Lot 8, 2nd Con., Cartwright, County of Durham, There ave on the premises about 85 acres ed, well tenced and in a good state of vation, a thriving young orchared, well watered, a good frame house and barn, with good out build ngs, Terms Liberal, Title in- disputable: For particulars apply to the proprictor on the premises or by mail to Cartwright I, O, ANDREW HYLAND, Cartwright, Ont, March, 8, 1878. Administratrix's Notice. To the Creditors of the Estate of the late Isabella Kendall, relict of the late Enoch Kendall, of the Township of Reach, County of Ontario, Pursuant to Statute, 29 Vie. Chap 28, the creditors of the Estate of Isabella Kendall-- relict of the late Enoch Kendall--who died on or about the 22nd day of November, 1877, and all others having claims against or being interested ie the Estate of the said Isabella Kendall are hereby notified to send a state ment of their claims to Jane Ann Murray, Adpinistratrix of the Estate and effects ot the said deceased, at Utica, on or before the twenty third day of March, 1878, immediatly after the expiration of which time the assets of the said Isabella Kendall will be distributed amongst the parties entitled thereto, having regard ouly to the claims of which notice shall have been given as above required, and the said Administemtrix will not be liable for the assets, or any part there- of, to any person or persons of whose elaim © shail not have had notice at the time of the distribution of said assets: Dated at Utica, in the township of Reach, this twenty-seventh day of February, 1878. JANE ANN MURRAY, Admiuistratry SEED GRAIN. The Subscriber has on hand and for Sale a large quantity of the very best quantity of Seed Grain, 1,000 Bushels of Choice Barley 400 Bushels of Superior Spring Wheat. Just the sort of Seed that farmers require. Ben, Come and Examine it, M. G. ROBSON. Prince Albert, Feb 27, 1878. CSN : NOTICE'! County of Ontario [S hereby given that TO WIT : } I the oF op 5 COURT OF ASSIZE, Nisi Prins, Oyer and Terminer, and Gen- eral Gaol Delivery, will be holden in and for the COUNTY of ONTARIO, in the COURT HOUSE, in the TOWN OF WHITBY, 2 ----ON---- : TUESDAY. MARCH 10th INST., AT THE HOUR OF TWELVE: 0'CLOGK, NOON. Of which all Coroners, Justices of the Rei and all others concerned will take notice and govern themselves accordingly', : ELSON G REYNOLDS, Sheriff's Office, Sheriff Co. Qntarin. Whitby, Feb. 12th, 1878, 3 THE ONTARIO Fall Whea, , ceers wor Bl 00to $100), Li em Spring Wheat, «oc .veee.. 098 tc 0 95 | This Company is iow fully organized and is 'Burley ...... coeqswns 040tc 063 Prepared to accept risks on Farm Buildings 4 32tc (3g and their contents, conntry School Houses 0600 0 62 8nd Churches. Those wishing to it.snre and : 360to 0 oo the port a Homo I Company 10 00 to 12 go have now an opportunity'of doing so, either 0to 015 BY SPblying to the Head Office, orto apy of 01ito 000 thelocal Agents of the Company. Our rates 010to 010 Will be found as low as those of any respon. 0.09 to 8 09 #ble Mutual Insurtince Company in Canada, 0 11te 011 ) Head Officu-=Opposite the Royal Hotel 080 to 035 Brock St, Whitby : 600to 650, = C. NOURSE, Secretary. Porkeesaescvinsey 450t0 4% W. H. BROWNE, General Agent, 4