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"and unfit for travel, but to the enthusiasm of the party ono hundred and fifty regular : delegates answered to their names and. there was at least another hundred who came there to take - part in the proceedings but not to Dr. Gillespie, the worthy Prosi- dent, occupied the chair, with Mr. Frack Madill, the M. P. P. for tho riding on his right, and the vice President on his left, while Mr. T. _ H. Walshe, the detive and indefatig- - able Secretary, was Torrying up the necessary arrangements. The chairman baving called the Convention to order, Mr. M#dill the pi present representative oftkis riding A in the Local Assembly, being loudly called same forward ind de- livered a most interesting and satis- 3 factory address dealing principally # with (the leading questions which were brought before the Local Tiegislatare at its last session and 'especially with those of the Bound- . &ry Award, and tbe Rivers and Streams Bill, giving a complete and most 'satisfactery account of the action of the Opposition on these , {uestions such action being in the ? best interests 'of the province at ldrgs. The froquent and hearty bursts of applause which greeted the speaker throughout bis address prov: od how heartily all present endorsed the action of the Opposition on these ge matters, and showed also how well 2 tho action of Mr. Madill as the re- « presentative of North Ontario met the approbation of his coo- stituents, and their desire to retain his valuable services as their repre- sentative. A rousing and unanimous resolu- tion of confidence in the present Op- position in the Outario Legislature and approval of the course pursued by Mr, Madill as being in the best interest of the entire Province as £ well Grits as Tories must bave proved to that gentleman that in fearless discharge of duty with a view to the bust interests of all is the proper course to pursue, At the elose of tho address the Secretary proceeded to read over the list of delegates when 150 ans- 'wered to their names. Bs wat wgutcd that in view of D 1 changes to he made of the nding for - wise 10 defof making any nomina- n_for tha Dominion House till the changes it any, shall bave made, Bat the enthusiasm of politics as in all other matters a "wa do hereby pledge our- F 'means in our for the Com- * heatty approval of the meeting of the course pursued by Mr. Madill, the representative of the riding in the Local Houso, 88 being in the best interests of the nntire constitu- ency,and endorsing the actions of the Opposition under the able leadership of Mr. Meredith, This was anan. imously eartied with much enthus iasm, § After the trunsaction ot some voutine business the convention ad- journed. The Pot Spolled. The last ray of bope has been taken from Mowat and his backers in making capital out of their bogus patriotism over the boundary award farce, the Dominion Parliament having decided to submit tho matter to the decision of thePrivy Council. The afflicted ones will have to bunt up another sore. 's ---- Requiring Strong Faith. The rumor had gone abroad that if the Grand Trunk and Great West. ern Railways of Canada were fo amalgamate that the Ontario and Quebec road would not likely be built. The president of the comp- any, Mr. E. B. Osler, fearing tba: the ramor might find its way to the patrons of the road in England at once cabled the following despatch, "Toronto, April 3, 1882. Messre. Moron, Rose &Co., London :-- "I understand it is supposed "that in case of the fusion of the Grand Trunk and Grest Western railways, the construction of the Ontario and Quebec road will bejstopped. 1 beg you will state publicly that the Ontario and Quebee railway, from Ottawa to Toronto, will be completed and open for traffic in two years, notwithstanding any action the share- holders ot the Grand Trunk and Great West- n Companies may take. "E. B OsuEm, * The Fight Continues. The. periodical war betwoen the two capitals, cash and labor, still goes on and appears to be waxing warmer the longe: it continues and outsiders are becoming involved, carpenters, pastorers, lady shoe- makers, G. T. porters and some printers are in the fight all of them are asking more pay, and from pre- sent appearances they mean to bave it. When trade becomes dull ein- ployers at ooce-put the screws upon their men and as the bumorist put it, everything seems greased for the occasion so that workmen's wages may ghde down soflly bat Tapidly, but when good times come the [ase thing the em- ployer 'will do isto raise the work- men's Ww. ; bence the cause of those frequent wars between the two capitals, E---- The Millinery Opening Rush. The rush at Abbs & Paterson's on Saturday last on the occasion of the merican .| opening of their Millinery depart- ment for the present season was a brilliant affair, ample preparation bad 'been made and every attraction added, the newest; the most stylish aod the best goods in the line were Ye ----- + E. J. Wheeler shiped from this Tost, week, as fine a lot of beef cattle re the admiration of all who saw them, old went far to prove the perfect knowledge of the principles of feeding possessed by our {stock breeders, their good own control. Perry and its surronndings of enjoying a couple of evenings with that well known them in the Town Hall, here, on the ever. do ings of the 17thand 18th inst, ---- "Orowded out.--Our Brock and Cart- viewers and pound keepers, of both town- ships bave beesl crowded out but will appear in qut next. -------------- sold by auction at Prince Albert on Saturday 220d inst. able situation anywhere to be found, pleasant healthful and convenient. eet ere Tuoss Beavrms or Dress Goops.--Abbs & Paterson have this week made imp They are beauties | See them! Something that tie Ladies Should ery department is now in full blast and | accept in full stylish and most desirable in the line. The high reputation of the department will be fully sustained. a mi Roo Pars | Roox PArEs aap mors Roox Parsr.--Go to McCaw's, Bigelow's Royal of rare beauty and exceedingly cheap. A magnificent stock to select from. Brock Council. The municipal Council of Brock met at the Town Hall, Sunderland, on Baturday, 8th inst, Members all present. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and on motion for confirmation a dire cussion arose as to the advisability of recom- mending the establishment of certain "lines from lot 12 in the 9th con. as asked for by Mr. Taylor, at the late meeting of the council. THe subject was discussed at some length all the members of council taking part in the discussion, when it was moved by Mr. 8t. John seconded by Mr. Baird that the motion recommending the establishment of certain lines on lot 12 in the 9th con, as appears in the minutes just read be re- wcinded. was put and the yeas and nays being de- manded, the yeas wore Messrs, 8t. John and Baird, the nays Mesers, Brethour and Walker ; the Reeve voted with the yeas and declared the motion carried. mingtes and they were then confirmed, * struction of the council he had endeavored to : been taken on this matter by a previous { young, fine and gundly developed. The | until and Mr. Parrish bad been instructed great, heavy animals from three to four years | gisner to lower the water or build a bridge or roadway for public travel; mo one has| than he cxpected to offer but) any right te obstruct the solect- a ae sree ing choice breeds and their proper care of Ee them, while the gathering of such stock in | ;¢ oooupancy cao establish % large numbers proves Mr. Wheeler's per- (ne crown or hold. possession of » road fect sucbess asa buyer and his libefality in allowance, and the council in their capacity paying such prices as socure a cholee of | of representatives of the people have a right stock. 0 see that the people's Intereats are protect- It would be difficult to conceive of 8 more | oq guch at least is bis view of the duties of prosperous time for farmers than now, every- councils ; he would suggest that Mr. Parrish thing they have or can raise find a ready and 1e again notified e'ther to lower the water profitable market ; the buyersbelng more [or build a roadway for the convenience of anxious to buy than the owners are to sell | travel and that the council would be willing while sellers have prices almost under their | o assist in the work. 'highways; crown for ¢) get the matter settled. Mr. Baird said he too was Anxious to have! this matter fairly settled but the corporation claim would amount to thirteen or fourteen | hundred dollars and he waa not sure that it could not be collected ; Mr. Wheler had at one time almost ignored the claim but now he appeared to be getting into 8 more liberal mood and if he goes on he may yet come something nearer what is right ; he would be willing to accept of the full costs and interest with a certaln amount for the h of time against of "travel be Deces- On motion of Mr, 8t, John the Clerk was wright friends must bear with us this week | instructed to notify Mr. Charles Parrish to terest with, say $100 for the gravel would the. names of the path masters, fence |lower the water in his mill pond in the 3:d | be giving up at least one half the claim and con. to high water mark (the water DOW |he thought that the Company ought not to floods the road) or build a bridge or road- | ask more, way for public travel his own expense and A Choice Farm for Sale by Anoc- | the council will build a bridge or roadway | that the claim was worthless #nd can't be tion .--See the Advertisement in thisissue | | over the natural bed of the river, hb ,| The Hurd farm at Prince Albert, is to be On motion of Mr. St. time ago that gt Know.--Mr. T. 8. Corrigan's new adver. to ascertain from the council what would |are so- many present the Council would be tisemeént informs the ladies that his Millin~ | be the lowest amount in cash they would | pleosed to have an expression from them. He, Mr| Mr. Glendinning would recommend ap thoroughly stocked with all that is most Wheler, did not expect that this was the {amicable settlement of this long disputed day on which the council met, but being in | matter, if the Qouncil accepted the full cost the village and learning that the council |and intedest to date the amount would be was in session he embraced the opportunity §§565, if the Council would accept of this of trying to arrange the watter for Mr Good- {and ask nothing for the gravel it would be ham if the matter is not now settled fairly. The Reeve said that they had already made such an offer as Me: Guoderbam should have accepted, they offered to accept the amount of costs and interest thereon for The clerk was instructed so to amend the | gome six or seven years and $100 in pay- ment of the gravel ; the costs then amounted The Beevo reported that pursuant to M-|¢, $300 but they have increased since, gravel but the Soo J vot: going to The Reeve said that somthing 'ought 10] grow away the claim. ---- -+ | be done to secure the con Coming, Coming--the Townsend ' Family. on that line, especially will -- AIL will be pleaséd to learn that another | 47 if 8 station and gral storehouse are. to ° bi opportunity isabout! to bo enjoyed by Port be built at the saw mill aad if buyers go there, parties will go there to sell, this con: cession will be found to be oneof the most and justly admired Shakespearean Company, convenient and easiest traveled as itis al- b the Townsend Family, Don't fuil to hear | most free from hills,sad if Mr. Parrish would consent to take less than the full costsand his part the council would go on andj, ¢. eet with whatever tay be charged for complete the work, z Mr. Walker considered that the 'council; the gravel. The reove said that the full costs and in- yr Mr. Wheler wegld remind the Council collected it is only on the principal of boner . W. E.|[that Mr. Gooderham proposes to psy what Yarnold's account of $8 for a certain survey | is reasonable and if that is not accepted by This farm occupies one of the most desir- | was ordered to be paid. the corporation they cannot expect that any- Mr. Wheler came before the council re. | thing will be done; he believes that Mr. garding a settlemement of the claim held | Gooderham might be induced, to give $300 by the corporation against the Toronto and and that is more than he should be asked to pissing Railway Ci additions to their stock of Dress Goods.-- | With the disputed gravel claims, He said |to pay ono doliar more, in conversation with Mr. Gooderham a shor | <The reeve said as this was a matter that ested him d all the pay and he would not think of asking him pap and as there Arcade, for Room Paper such as you want erham and would mow ask the Council 10 | much better than to lose all, his supply for the present season is unusu-- | Dame the lowest sum they will accept in ally large, good, stylish, aad cheap. Every | full of the'claim, and it the sum is within | sept of $500 in full he will recommond Mr. variety of the most handsome. Room Paper | reason doubtless Mr.Gooderham will pay it at Mr. Wheler says if the Council will ac- Gooderham to pay it, out if more is demand. once ; but the sum must not be extravagant | oq po (Wheler) will take nothing to do with or they can't expect to haveit cntertumned, |e : Mr. Gooderham will not listen to it for a -- 'moment, He had heard it said that tho cor- Mr. Geo. Thompson and another gentle- man whose.name we do not know advised poration supposed that they now held their | thy Council to settle the matter wmioably if claim against the new company but such possible, . was a grand mistake, the old company alone can be held resposible for any claim that is tobe paid, and he (Wheler) believes that payment cannot be enforced, tho judgment | ion held by the corporation is not worth the paper on which it is written as far as the enforcement of paythent goes, but Mr. Gooderbam of his own desire wishes to act | honorably and to pay every dollar to which the corporation is justly entitled or even more rather than leave an unsettled claim ; ha has managed: the road so long and has pud every claim honorably and now in handing over his charge be does not wish to leave an unsatisfied claim, and it will be the After an animated discussion the motion | fyi of the council and not of Mr. Gooder- The reeve said that the $300 paid in costa and bearing interest at 6 per cout since then was not a bad investment for the corpora- Mr, Brethour said the Council was will- ing to act fairly and honorably with the Company and it Mr. Gooderham wishes an amicable arrangement the Ceuncil will meet him half way, he admitted that the judgment for the gravel was high - bat the Company's own engineer had valued it ; the motion he is abont to make is to be without prejudice to the corporation's claim, ke would move seconded by Mr, Baird, that this cer- poration accept of $550 in full «f all claim held by the corporation against the "Toronto and Nipissing Railway Company in the matter of judgment, costs and interest due by said Company in re gravel suit against said Company, Mr. Wheler said that no good can come of submitting that resolution as anything bas offered all that the company should ex- pect, they have offered to accept of less than heli the amount of the judgment and the company ought to be satisfied ; he would | prefer to have the matter settled ft Tt cah be done on reasonable terms but he would not over $500 would not be entertained for a '{ moment, if $500 is received the corperation secure the gravel pit desired by the council and that he bad offered $40 forthe use of sortainly woul not consent to mcoept of the gravel pit reforred to for the Purposes | uuoihing less than the .full costs and of the corporation for a period of ten years,but | interest, the charge for the gravel may be the propristor demurred and sald be would | \4qed in the discretion of the council ; the rather sell the gravel of a quarter of an acre : for §50 giving the corporation their own tion into court as a last resort to secure pay- pay inofder tokeep the claim alive, he as the corporation has had farther costs to has done well, , It was finally agreed by the Council and @ motion submitted and carried accepting ot $500 in full of the corporstion's claim without prejudice in the eventof rejection. 3 Mr. Wheler accepted and went off to rallway company bad driven the €orpors- | ciegran to Mc: Gooderbam. A petition was presented praying to have to the amount of bonuses granted by the work done on the 7th con, Hine opposite lot No. 18. The petition of Carney Burr presented at ast meeting of Council praying for compens- | ation for alleged damage to a cutter inMarch 1881 was then taken up. Petitioned not entertained. Mr, Devitt introduced and carried through a by-law te appoint Pathmasters, Fence Viewers and Pound Keepers, A petition was presented by Mr. N. Jeffrey signed by W. T. Lattimor and 17 others, praying that'their statute labour be Commut- ed and that the commutation be applied to the building jand reparing of ai 14 in the villagé of Williamsburg and sho toy supplement the building ofa side-walk to the school house in 5. sec. No 2. Moved by, Mr. Bradburn, seconded by Mr. Spinks, that the prayer of the petition be granted so far as relates to this Council ac- cepting commutation instead of Statute labor and that the Reeve be and he is here- by appointed a commissioner with power to receive such commutation and ¢> expend the same, first in the repalr.of existing side- walks and the balance in the construction of a sidewalk nerthward from the village of Williamsburg, --Carried. Moved by Mr. Bradburn, seconded by Mr. Spioks, that thé members of this Coun- cil be Commissioners for the expenditure of moneys on public highways in the town. ship, during the present municipal year.-- That the sum to be expended shall not ex- coed $400 to be divided into five equal up- portionments ¢ach of which shall be ex. pended in onwof the following divisions of the township under the direct supervision of the Commissioner appointed for such division. Division No. 1=To comprise all those parts of the first, second and third conces. sions lying east of the Scugog road, and all roads intersecting the same. Councilor Devitt, Commissioner. Division No. 2--To comprise of all those parts of the fourth, fifth and sixth conces- sions lying east 'of the Scugog road, * | and all roads interecting the same, Coun~ cilor McKee, Commissioner. Division No, 3--Te comprise all those parts of the seventh, eighth, ninth, tenth and eleventh concessions lying east of the Bougog road and of all roads intersecting the same. ' Councilor Spinks, Commissioner. Division No,: 4--To 'compriee all thess parts of the first, second and third conces- sion lives lying west of the Scngog road, and all roads intersecting the same, Coun~ cilor Bradburn, Commissioner, Division No. 6--To comprise all those parts of the fourth, fifth and sixth conces- sion lines lying west of the Scugog rord and all roads intersecting the same. The reeve 10 be Oomsstuiosseffoensin,~Cosgd. Moved by Mr. Spitks, seconded by Mr. by i1 strocted and empowered to take such legal proceedings against William Hooey as tocompel him to move his fence from off the voad in the 5th con. unless the said William Hooey shall have the fence moved within ten days fiom this date. Carried. On motion the reeve signed orders ou the Treasurer as follows ;-- Wellinm Spence as indigentaid,.. $4 00 John Cuthbert, wgrk done on 7th oon, HNB. ove i sres sinnsass: 8300 James Brown, cedar for Folvert on 3 5th con ... 4 80 Robert Wilson, 'indigent nid. 400 Puul Frayer, building culvert... 6.00 Mrs. Joughead, an indigent one PIT OOS... vy varias cenian ee. 150 'Wm. Young, indigent aid......... 400 On motion the council adjourned until the firet Monday in May next at one o'clock p.m. WM. LUCAS, Township Clerk. Pinedale. Daa Eopon Our usually quiet little town, has, for some time past been the reene of considerable stir in completing the neces- fora GrandPhantasmagoria" preprations fo be held in the Conlon Hall, however the 4 ball being in bad repair the managiug com- time &o 3hko Bt he -- 45 | ment, and, when costs have been fbcurred |, ou line between Thorah and Brock | © favorably regarded. the ave themselves o blame for : A 'communic-tion was read fronr th Dp Opened Jax public tne) Outario Governinent secking information as my power to attend to it. If honest prices and the closest Ter shall be required of me. 1 hold a supply of Mowers oe am) hd s shop'| as now occupied by John Derby and up for. inspection which Mr. Derby will explain to you. They are made by A. Harris, Son & Co., Brantford, and are light machines and have proved all that could be desired in this section of cumntry during the past two years. In conclusion, -allqw me to say, a certain Agent advertised wi g the publis, to howare of dealing with disk t pled propp nt which vanish away; &C. 1 desire to; inform my friends; say and Woodville for the benefit of their | "each {an immortelfon the coffin. The on : the farmers, that I am agent for only gold | now fell back and the Sous of England 1s 'bottom firms and the largest manufacturers | closely = surrounded the grave snd went -~ 1 - of Mowers and Reapers in Canada, who hold | through their ceremony with marked effect large stock of Repairs in Port Perry, Lind- | finishing in a similar manner. purchaser to pay, when not met when due. to me and; 1 trust, also to Mr. Derby, will traveling fo solicit, 1 remain, yours truly; D. URQUHART. Port Perry, April, 1882. ° ee Never Give Up - 1t you are suftering with low and depress. disordered blood, wenk constitution, head- ache, or any disease of a bilious nature, by all means procure a bottle of Electric Bitters. ed spirits, loss of appetite, general "debility You will be suprised to seethe rapid im- Fall Wheat, ,.. provement that will follow ; you will bo in. {Spring Wheat, ... The Marshals, Bros Miller and McKnight customers for this section of country and at | discharged their duties to perfection and the the lowest prices of any finn in Ontario.-- order $hroughout was admirable, 3 The notes givep for Mowers and Reapers | Deceased was unmarried and had no relations are payable and left at the nearest bank to . the customer when due and reasonable op- : portunities are afforded by the firm fo the | PFO" OF mother fo smooth bis dying pillow, in the country ; no sister to wipe hisclammy but he was by no means friendless,the gentlo, Having bad a liberal patronage from your | motherly hand of the' amiable hostess of hands for over twenty years, I beg to thank (he Walker you mest heartily and all business entrusted House 'where lio boarded, smoothed his dying couch while the Odd- cause yon to deal again, make this emporiam fellows and Sons of Engladd as messengers known to be the cheapest and best consid- | of love and friendship provided sympatbising ing, class of goods, in the Dominion, for |and watchful nurses who supplied bis every which I trust you may more fully extend your patronage to us, having all the neces- sary equipments {0 attend to our wants.-- | * With liberal terms for payment of machin. | ¢3F Of the departing brother on his rapid ory, 1 hope fo recefve many orders in due | journey to the lodge above, ime, for which 1 shall 'soen commence want by night and by day and poured sweet words of comfort snd cousolation into the The christian devotion, anxious care for and untiring attention paid to deceased dur- ing his illness, by Mri:Daniel: Ledingham are worthy of the greatest praise, At the English ' Church Rectory, Cart- wright, on Wednesday, 12th April, 1882, Maria, beloved wife of the Rev. J, Creighton aged 37 years and 6 months, 'The Markets. Ossmrver Orriox, April 13, 18€3, wv. $1 20t0 8122 125to 130 Devitt, that the reeve be, and he is hero spired with new lif ; strength and activity Srey cxenns = will rotfien ; pain and misery will cease, and | Oats... . <.. +, henceforth you will rejoice in the praise of | Hay perton . Electric Bitters. Sold atfiity cents a bottle | CloverSeed .., by A. J. Davis. Titlothy, Seed, TAC Cro for Oran. for Cran. Butters see Apply flannel satuated with Hogyard's Yellow Oi) and administer the Oil RC on a little sngar as directed on the bottle, D Yellow Oil cures Rhedmatism, Scalds, Chilblains, Lameness; and all flesh Wounds, All dealers supply it, it, Price 25 cents. 4 Snatched fro from the Grave. Mrs, Helen Pharvis, No 331 Dayton St. Chicago, IHl., is'mow in her sixty-eight year sumption for about ten years, was treated by nine physicians, all. of them pronouncing her case bopless. She bad given up all hopes | April 18) 1882. of ever recovering. Seven bottles of Dr : King's ' New Discovery for Consumaplion {completely cured her. Store. Large. size $1.00, West will consult their ewh comfort and the interest of their pocket by purchasing through tickets at W. H.. McCaw's Jewelry Kstablishmant, Bigelow's Royal 'Arcade, Port Perry, Mr. McCaw is thoroughly reliable and familiar with all the details, ties may rely with perfect confidence: on thy | 020vos H. D nowhere cise be purchased at as low a rate. v Potatoes. "arse rassrnssaess 050to 060 BOY ot ---- ; and states that she has sufferd with Con VWAYTED an Autive Boy of 14 or15 years of age. App Wap H, PA ; Anglo-American Hotel, 4 . Doubting ones 1 A 1 please drop her a postal and satisfy your- h sclves. Trial bottle free at Davis' Drug EL sere Ot Manitoba and the Grext North-| ft! 3 'W est.--~Parties settiog out for Manitoba or any other portion of the Great North- i . URSUANT fo a decree and final onder for Salv made in & cause of the ONTARIO BANK égainst HURD, cau give nll necesary information snd pars There will be sold with tho a) fon of anTueLL, Eaquins, tickets purchased 'from him. Wickets can Court at Wud yr tho said Master, on the Fat = sy ap IF HE ALBERT 080to 0 90 0680 0M) " 0 40%0 042 gs8 © he x coo OoOAnA 23-88 35858872 oo 2 1. 4 o o a - ° o ° a . 75010 800 47 to 5175 Prince Albest, aster of this will take notice and cordingly. PR un the Gib Tut, EEE Mr. LL Reach, i Ton Mary. 5 b RF Thi bh Council will meet a dat Parties infeed At the h