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'and new things. Among which may 'mentioned; a, large lot of those lovely Babies' Satin Hate, which have been so much en- ulred for. A new lot of wide and narrow, Silks, splendid value. A lot of Liadies Straw Hats at about one-half of prides. A new lot of Corsets and the Iatest styles of Crinoline, at very low large lot of Ladics', Misses', Ba- Gents' Boots and Shoes, very «A large lot of the best Cotton 'all colors, bought when prices were | t quality and for sale below the us- unl'market price. A large lot of new Dress Goods, Lace and Fancy Shawls. bilk ead Melton 5 made, or made to order on short notice. splendid lot of Teas, a sure eure for and other aches. 53" 14 cts per 1b. paid fos Butter, and 10 cia, per doz, for Eggs. ADAM GORDON. Manchester, 18th June, 1868. 36 ces. A , and Tmm-------- A8ainag pe Put Pury Stanton AND NORTH ONTARIO ADVERTISER. Holiday, Esq; tec tor Beaton of ue until jext, when NH take place. é ctors will or % office-- Nhi by--on the first esday in ¥, when they will elect their officers for the incoming year. ; RE ' | by fay e preaching in the Baptist otfhpel; at this place, next Lord's day, in the morning, at 10:30, and in the evening at six o'clock. Dr. Baldwin --This gentleman has located in Manchester, and is new prepared to practice the healing art upon any who may need his services. Sce card. * Musie.--Tt will be seen by adver tisement that Mr. W. W. Price in- tends giving instructions in a new method of music, at the Baptist Chapel, on Saturday evening next, Burglary.--Last Thursday evening the office of T. P. White, Esq., White vale, was broken into and the safe blown open and robbed of over $300. The Burglars Were evidently experts, and have not since been heard of. PORT PERRY, JUNE 25, 1868. . Railway Matters. The Toronto and Nipissing Rail- way company during last week and this have held a series of public meet- ings along the proposed route. Ow- _ iug to our absence from home we were unable to attend any of them. We hear, however, that Cannington was the oniy point at which they succeed- ed in carrying a resolution favorable to raising the amount asked for.-- Sinee our last we learn that the fol- lowing are the amounts asked of the different municipalities in this riding as bonuses to be granted towards .its completion :-- Tan $30,000. .. 58,000. .. 65,000. .. 85,000, . 80,000. Mara & Rama... . 15,000. Inall..............l. $233,000. The Whitby and Port Perry Rail- way Directors held a meeting at their office in Whitby, on Tuesday last, at which they adopted the seal to. be used by the Company, and ap pointed their Secretary. A Bond was submitted by Mr. Macdonnell, on the part of the town, to be -ap- proved of by the Board. It was par: tially adopted, when the Board ad- journed till Friday next. It and the question. of the guage are then to be discussed. --g at wT INUUT Ws ne next session of the Ontario Legisla- ture for a charter to extend this line of road trom Port Perry lo Beaverton via Uxbridge Village. The Port Hope, Lindsay and Bea- verton Railway Company. have suc- ceded in carrying the By-law in the Township of Thorah, which has for ite object the granting $50,000 to- wards the extension of said road from Lindsay to Beaverton. The vote stood, for the By-law, 140. Against it 51. Votes not polled 62. = Well done Thorah | A fine example for the Township of Reach, Ontario Mutual Insurance Company. The annual meeting of the Ontario Farmers' Mutoal Insurance Company took place at the Town Hall, in the] Town of Whithy, on the 20th inst. In the absence of the President--J. B. Bickell, Esq., who was engaged at the County Council, Edward Major, Esq, was called to the chair. After a few remarks fiom the chairman as to the object of the meeting, and: the advantages likely to agerue to the farmers of this local ity, from the establishment of this Company, the Secretary read the re- port of the Directors, giving a his- tory of the Company's business dur- ing the year closed, together with a statements of the assets and liabili- dues of the Company and the Audi- tors' Report thereon. 2 A resolistidiwadopting the report and one conveying the thanks of the members "to the Directors for the ability aud economy with which they had managed the aftiirs of the Com. paoy; Sere carried unmuimously. A 'I nracticad waan gn Strawberries. --We were yesterday presented with a very nice lot of strawberries, by Mr. Harrison Haight for which our editorial bow 1s very graciously tendered. They are very large and of delicious flavor, Partics desirous of obtaining a quan. tity can be supplied here. School Examination--A public exam- mation of the Port Perry Union Grammar and Common Schools will take place on Thursday and Friday, the 25th and 26th inst. The examin- ation of the Common School being held on Thursday, and that of the Grammar School on Friday. Dominion Day.--On the first of July a pleasant excursion is to come off, on Lakes Simcoe and Couchiching, under the auspices of St. Andrew's Society of Thorah and adjacent Townships, on the steamer Emily May, which will leave Beaverton at 12 o'clock,-- Appropriate music, with all the other Shot At.--On Thursday evening last, some mischievous or danger- ous person, fired a gun in the direc tion of Capt. Spears and bis wife, the flash and ball of which were seen and heard quite distinctly, as they Were going home, the evening in question, between Fyrrell's residence and the mill pond, on the gravel road. Shooting at people is no trifling matter, and we hope, if it is again a that ~s-po nv on may be taken to bring the culprit's to justice, . Incendiaris.--Some person or per- sons, at present unknown, maliciously applied the torch to the store known as No. 1 on the corner, the property of T. Paxton, Eeq., M. P, P., during the night of Wednesday, the 17th inst., but luckily without accomplish- ing the desired effect, inasmuch as it went out before doing any serious damage to the premises. A lotier was received by Mr, Paxton, at the Post Office, the day following, sup- posed to be written by a female, stating that certain offences are com. mitted there, and threatening, if said offences do: not cease, that the at- tempt will be repeated. Now we trost that the deluded creature, or creatures, male or female, who are guilty of the above, will proceed no farther in this direction. If an offence has been committed, let the proper steps be taken to secure redress, and the law will protect; bat, if detected at incendiarism the law will. punish and that severely. County Council. FOURTH DAY. Council met. Warden in the chair. Minutes of previous meeting read and ap- proved. . ROADS AND BRIDGES. Mr. Fairbanks brought up the report of the standing committee on Roads and Bridges, which was read, when the Council went into i of the whole th: Mr. Robinson in the chair, Committee rose and reported the report, which was received, and on motion for the adoptiop-- ya. Mr. Gordon moved, in améndment, second- ed by Mr. Bt. Jobn, That the Report be not adopted, but that it be referred back to committee of the whole with instructions to amend the same by inserting a clause ap- propriating $200 on the main travelled road chair- | 4th clause recommends th | nances ace in a better [undertaking that no, in improving Moore's toad, and the centre 5th clause recomm be requested to c den of Simcoe re the middle branch Council of 1869 such actions th 6th clause re be authorized toy to act in conju appointed by Cg as to consider to prevent the d flow of Lakes Sim joining Iskes a 7th Clause recommends that the a of Wm Hodgson, $15. i Talbot River bridge be yd 8th clause recommends that $150 dollars be granted to improve the County line be- tween victoria and Ontario, north of the finger postin Thorah, Victoria having al- ready granted a similar amount. Oth clause recommends that 12 dollars and 15 cents be paid the contractor of nar- rows bridge, being half of excess of prev- ious payment. 10th clause recommends that 50 dollars be paid Benj. Foy, for his services as com- missioner of Scugog Bridge. On motion of Mr. Fairbanks the Treasur- er was authorized to pay the several sums named in the report. A By-law was introduced and passed to expend the sum of 400 dollars,150 and in ac- cordance with report of Standing Commit- tee on Roads and Bridges, to meet the ap- propriation of the County of Victoria, and for other purposes therein mentioned, Mr. Fairbanks informed the Warden and Council that the volunteers were going to drill in the drill shed, and Capt. Donovan re- quested any member of the Council to attend who could do so. Mr, Gordon introduced a By-law to ap- point a county Engineer, Mr. Fairbanks objected to the By-law be- ing introduced ih blank form. Mr. Gordon appealed to the Council, and having obtained leave, the By-law was in- troduced and read a first time. On motion for the second reading. Mr. Fairbanks objected to the appointing of a County Engineer, as the Council had deci- déd in January last that the services of a County Engineer may be dispensed with He moved that the By-law be read a second time this day six months. If any one is ap- pointed Mr. Shier should get it. The Coun cil would in appointing an Engineer now stultify itself, Mr. Gordon said he could not understand Mr. Fairbanks remarks. If be under- stood the metter, the resignation of Mr. Shier was accepted because he did not con- sider the salary sufficient for his services Mr. Wright contended that the Council did notappoint a successor to Mr, Shier, who refused to act because the salary offer- ed him was too small, for the reason that no one offered their services, and they were now quité at liberty to do so The amendment was then put and carried on a division. Yeas 12, Nays 9. AUCTIONEERS' LICFNSES. Mr. Gibbs moved for leave to introduce a By-law to repeal By-laws No.183 ard 184, and to make regulations for licensing Auc- tioncers, Hawkers, &c , and that the same be now read a first time.-- Carried." By-law introduced and read a 1st and 2nd time, when the Council resolved itself into committee of the Whole thereon.--Mr. Sex- ton in the chair. In i the fee for A 3s in South Ontario was placed at $30. It was proposed to fill up the blank for the North Riding with $15. Mr. Gordon objected. should be placed at $20. Mr. Robinson said the North Riding was extensive, but there was not much of that business to do there. He suggested thafa graduating scale be adopted. Mr. McRae agreed with the remarks of Mr. Robinson. Mr. Wright moved in amendment that license for one township be issued at $8; two townships $12 ; three townships $16; and the whole North Riding $20. . On motion of Mr Gordon the committee fetes = Cpramt [3 ""¥n"motion of Nr. McCreight, By-law 273 of Pickering, was read a third time and confirmed. On motion of Mr. Wright, By-laws Nos. 434, 436 and 437 of Reach were read a third time and confirmed. On motion of Mr. Holden the Warden left the chair for half an hour. Council resumed. Warden in the chair. The Warden read a communication from Capt, Spears, who has had to pay twenty nine dollars to Dr. Ross, for attendance on volunteers, who were hurt in 1866, request- ing the council to reimburse him for that outlay. Mr Gillespie brought up the report of the special committee to whom was referred the petition of Jas. McPherson, requesting that Mara and Rama be separated into sepa- rate Municipalities. The report which granted the prayer of the petition was received and adopted, and a by-law introduced and passed in accord- ance with said repert. It provides that the first Mu ricipal election shall take place in the Rama School House in January next, and that Wm. Heavener be returning officer for the same. On motion of Mr Guy:the By-law to confirm By-law No 185 of East Whitby was read a third time and passed. Mr. Brethour moved, seconded by Mr Sinclair, that the Treasurer be authorized to pay the messenger two dollars per day for each day's attendance at council during the session. -- Carried. Mr. Wheler moved seconded by Mr, Rob- inson, That this council desires to express satisfaction at the efficient and impartial manner in which the Warden has discharged the various duties. devolving upon bim as such, and that the sum of one hundred dol- lars be paid that officer for his disbursements, and that the treasurer be hereby authorized to pay the same. The Clerk put the motion, which was carried unanimously, The Warden acknowledged the compli- ment in the usual war. : y Several motions for an adjournment were put and lost. Mr. Gordon, seconded by Mr. St. John, moved that a list of appropriations be made in different parts of the county. Mr. Wheler moved, seconded by Mr Feas- by, That there be no further road appropri- ation made at this session of council. The amendment was put and carried on a division,--yeas 12, nays 9 Mr. Fairbanks complained of the delay ioned by the lizati Y and moved an adjournment, which was de- clared lostby the Warden. He thought it esolution also passed, pledging the ~ mceling to use their influence for (he ; hin AN interests of the line b Uxbridge and Reach, opposite between Epsom and Uxbridge; $100 on the Broek road; 100 on Simcoe Street, south of Nonquon; $100 on the Centre Road; 200 on the Centre Road in Brock ; thoug| bad made a mistake by not in order to ensure su for the as entitled to what ig asked for her, B ead) : travelled by i i were situated in that Township. ; g it was then put and lost :-- || St. John and Me- y the rest. The and earried.. or- sd that By-law No. La and By-la ie von BHI So th "on condition the! ¥ Victoria grant a fikeamount, from Uxbridge 'to Soott; 100 on the Town- | ad; bt be g ef with it the name of the volunteers, |[& . Brethoi t the Township of | On motion of Mr Smith the council then ourned. the 9th and 10th cons ; 100 on the road . : committee on , but that it be fers th instructio d ex- for the | in the Mr. Holden said the committes amined the rolls im partially and ag best. Mr. Smith objected to the Equalization of East Whitby. Mr Wixon said they could not ke last | from he quarter is never been it is claimed _ Beard 'who accepted 16 of said quarter. ) the books of the pro 0) ities Sug that the above salary. read n paid --a part ver oad Aho in to Mr. ) sor in office. i 1} the vacancy in the Local y of Pickering, occurring resignation of Mr. Beard, Your Com recommend that Rev. Walter R. Ross receive the appointment. Anaccount of $1.60 presented by Rev. DF Thornton for postage, stationery &c., used by B. P. I. your Ci i Treasurer, your recom- | i In answer to the communication from the keeper of the lock-up at repairs are to he made upon that under the direction of the Reeve of Thorab, and three iron bed-steads not now in use in for use in the lock-up there. netian blinds be placed on the windows on the West side of the Court House, and that the Warden be requested to call for tenders for the same. at Venetian blinds be Dlased on the inside of seven windows on est side of Oourt House, and that the Warden get the same done as low as possi- ble. The Warden is instructed to obtain a supply of wood for Conrt House and gaol for the remainder of the year, and that ne further alterations or improvements other than those recommended be made. On motion of Mr. Guy the Treasurer was mend should be paid. 6th. From a communication received from the Educational department, your Committee find that it will be necessary to make the following a basis of assessment years assessment the basis of for this year. : Mr. Wright said the reason Oshwa had been reduced and "placed on Ea Whitby was the committee learned that kh number of the factories belonged to the ter, in- stead of the former. ; Mr. Feasby complained of the fige in Ux- bridge, and said he felt grieved abeing im- posed upon. He said all had bee. consult- ed except Uxbridge. $ Fs Holden said no one had beq consult- ed. Mr. Fairbanks enquired if no 'been asked if the report was arr "to suit would he vote for it. Mr. Holden said as far as hewas cerned he had not done so. Lr Mr. Wright was not aware of ly mem- ber of the committee doing so. The Warden alluded to the rules and hoped they would be observed. Mr. Sexton in reply to Mr. ed out several important char, 20,000 dollars By-law was i Mr. Brethour rose to say he did not know whether Mr. Fairbanks meant him and his colleague or not, when asking a former question of the Deputy-Reevelo' Whitby Town. , ) Mr. Fairbanks denied making | sion to him or his colleague. Mr. Brethour proceeded to rebr to the report and said Uxbridge might beonsider- ed they were raised too high this gear. But that township was different to Bj k, be- cause (hey had luxuriant pine growing there which was not troubled jwith the weevil. H Mr. Feasby wanted to know ighere the pine in Uxbridge is, and said he iad been troubled with the weevil for years Mr. Gordon reviewed and spoks in favor of the report. Mr. Guy replied to Mr. Gordon,and com- plained that sufficient reason bat not been given for raising East Whitby ané Oshawa. He said he had been called into the commit- tee room, shown the figures, and asked if he would support the report. When he replied in the negative, he was asked whether he was the representative of O:ha- wa. He considered it an insult, asd thought men on that committee had acted on other than straightforward principles, for which Le was sorry. Mr. Wixon replied. Mr. Smith asked if Reach had ed in proportion to East Whitby. Mr. Wright said Reach had befn assessed too high for a number of years, ahd the rate between Uxbridge and Reach wis unequal. He thought the representatives of Uxbridge had no right to complain Ifthe commit- tee had erred, they did not er in intention, bat in judgment. i .con- lany allu- t prosper- ciple the committee proceeded to take 1-7th of the whole value off of Whitby and none off Oshawa, Mr. Holden gave reasons for raising the village of Oshawa, and defended Mr. Perry from the charges brought against him, for acting as he did do, when beequalized the Town of Whitby. 7 Mr. Fairbanks made 8 lengthy veply, and in skarp and harsh' lapg 5 Teompiaine 'that the committe hid t8awn thei; 1eqort at This.labedvmut, rT, A o'clock having arrived, the Warden left the chair. Council met. Warden in the chair. Mr. Gibbs thought it best to defer the matter now under consideration till Mon- day morning, and to proceed with the other business in the meantime. Mr. McCreight concurred in the remarks made by the Deputy-Reeve of Oshawa, and said be did not consider that the northern Townships were paying their proportion of the taxes. Mr. Gibbs suggested that the debate be adjourned, and become the first order, on the next meeting of Council As the Council did not acdept Mr. Gibbs suggestion, Mr Fairbanks resumed the de- bate. He alluded to what had been said about the Factories and Harbor in' Qshawa and said the Whitby harbor which is valued at 50,000 dollars does not pay one rent. Mr. Gibbs-was of opinion that the com- mittee did not fairly represent the wealth and intelligence of the county. If the wrong is maintained,recourse would be had to an Act of Parliament, to obtain justice, or it would withdraw from the county. He wanted equal rights for Oshawa--no more, and would take no less. He thought Reach ought to be rated in the same ratio to Whitby as Brock is to Reach Mr. Gordon and others followed. At the close of the debate. Mr. Wheler's amend- ment was put and lost or. the following divi- sion: Yeas--Feasby, Fairbanks, Gibbs, Guy, McCreight, Robinson, Smith, Wheler,--8. Nays : Brethour, Dryden, Gillesie, Gor- don, Holden, McPhee, McRae, Rowe, Sexton, Sinclair, St, John, Wixson, Wright,--13. Mr. Miller was excused from voting. Upon the question for adoption-- Mr. Fairbanks moved in amendment that the debate be adjourped till the next meei- ing of Council, then to be the first order of the day. . A point of order was raised by Mr. Wright as to Nr. Gibbs amendment. The Warden decided in Mr. Wright's favor. Mr. Fairbanks moved for an adjournment which was lost on a division. Yeas 10. Nays | 11. The motion to adj was d, with Mr. Fairbanks did not see on what prin- | - for Ed i for the present year, Payment of Teachers. Local Sup't, Brock 4 588.00 71.40 . 308.70 37.80 976 50 92.40 . 792.75 75.60 . .. 336.00 25.20 Scugog Island... 84.00 12.60 Thorah......... 196.35 21.00 Uxbridge. . . 661.75 42.00 Whitby East.... 420.50 46.20 Whitby West... 367.50 29.40 On motion of Mr. Dryden, the Treasurer wi horized to pay the men- tioned in the report. Mr. Gillespie presented a memorial from W. H. Higgins, stating that his contract did not apply to the work required by the Board of Public Instruction, and asking to be paid for the same sixty-one dollars in excess of that allowed him.: - Mr. Brethour spoke in behalf of Mr. Hig- gios, and moved that he be heard. Mr. Wright moved that the Warden leave the chair till 2 o'clock. Carried. The Council then adjourned. EQUALIZATION. Council met. Warden in the chair. Mr. Fairbanks moved, ded by Mr. to pay the several accounts named in the above report. Mr. Fairbanks moved that rule No. 2 be suspended for to-day.--Carried. Mr. Holden moved secorded by Capt. Rowe, That the Treasurer be authorized to pay W. H. Higgins the sum of sixty one dollars, being amount of his account against the Board of Public Instruction for said Bo: order, FINANCE AND ASSESSMENT. Mr. Gibbs brought up the report of the Standin Committee Finance and Assessment, which was received and read, when the Council resolved itself into committee of the whole thereon.--Mr. Si John in the chair. > In Committee Mr. Gordon moved, second- ed by Mr. Wright that the item in the re- port appropriating one hundred dollars for Division Court books be struck out. After discussion, the amendment was put andlost on a division. Yeas 5, Nays 13. The clase was adopted. The next clause being read, having refer- ence to the rifle prize, Mr. Wright moved, seconded by Mr. Gordon that it be struck out.--Lost " Committee rose and reported the report without amendment, which was received and on motion for the adoption-- Mr. Wright moved, in amendment, second- ed by Mr. Gordon, that the report be not adopted, but that it be referred back to McCreight, that the vote of this council on the report of the special committee on Equali: , taken on 8 day last, be row reconsidered Mr Fairbanks moved the motion because the vote referred to was one unprecedented by this Council. Mr. Dryden wished to know whether the vote was simply to be re-taken. x \ Mr, Wright did not see why this matter should be broken up. If, however, the vote is only wanted let it be taken at once. Mr. St. John thought if that soft of thing could be done, the Council might be kept here all summer. The Warden after a few remarks as to a point of order, put the motion Mr. Fairbanks complained, as his reasons for moving the motion, that the manner in which it was put through was unprecedented and some who voted for it had since said they were sorry for doing so. He wished to know if they were prepared now to sub- stantiate it. Mr. Brethour made a few remarks about Oshawa paying her fair share or proportion of taxes. Me Wheler spoke in favor of the motion, because an error had been made in com- puting the number of acres in Uxbridge, by adding over 2,000 more to that Municipality than are in the Township. Mr. Wright showed from the statute that the assessment as equalized could not be altered. Mr Feasby pointed out that the report of last year was altered, when the rate was too small, and it ought to be altered now. Mr. Fairbanks replied to Mr. Brethour, Wr. Wright complained of the people of Oshawa making a false return by giving some 200 more ratepayers to the government than to tbe county, and therefore were drawing more than their share of the clergy reserve fund. A Mr. Dryden thought the whole discussion Linformpal lt mould ha-impassible to plo every one. Last year the same report was hurried through during his absence, when no reconsideration would bé listened to, and as the council had no guarantee that if altered it would please everybody, though he was not satisfied, he thought it best to leave it as it is. Messrs. Gibbs, Gordon, Wright and Smith followed. At the close of the discussion the yeas and nays were demanded, when the amend' ment was declared lost. Yeas8. Nays 12 Mr. Fairbanks moved that the conncil adjourn, which was lost on a division. Yeas 10 Nays 11. Mr. Wright seconded by Mr. , Gordon moved that the clerk read the previous mo- tion. Carried. Mr. Wright moved that the conncil ad- journ till to-morrow morning --Carried. Council adjourned. iz SEVENTH DAY. - The Council met at half past 10. On mo- tion of Mr. Gibbs, Capt. Rowe was called to occupy the chair during the Warden's absence. The minntes of last meeting were read and approved. The Warden came in and took his seat The Warden read a communication frem of the whole to amend the same by striking out the 6th clause, which re- commends the appropriation of one hundred dollars for Division Court books," Lost on a division, Yeas 6. Nays 165. The Report was then adopted. The report states that the County Trea- surer has been able to meet all claims against the county for the past.year. The Auditor's report is found to be correct. The committee find that 36,600 dollars will be required to meet the current expenses of the year--less the amount available from non-resident land fund. The report recommends that $23,000 be be raised by assessment; and five thousand and eighty-five dollars and sixty-five cents for educational purposes. The 5th clause recommends that, as some of the auctioneers procured license before the passing of the new By-law, those who paid the full amount under said By-law be refunded the amount in excess of fee under old By-law. 3 6th clause appropriates one hundred dol- lars for the Division Court Books, 7th clause recommends granting twenty- five dollars for Rifle Association of Ontario; and twenty-five dollars for County Rifle association, 8th clause recommends payment of twenty seven dollars and seventy-six cents to Dr. Ross which was recovered by him against Capt. Spears. 9th clause recommends the Treasurer to sell the Upper Canada Bank Bills held by him to best advantage. 10th clause recommends that no action be taken by this Council in reference to the communication from the Treasurer asking df reviewed the British volunteers in Ho that the accounts as shown by the Auditors finally audited and allowed.--Carried. Mr. Gillespie moved, seconded by Mr. take such steps as he may deem necessary to Carried. Mr. Fairbanks moved that the Council now adjourn sine die. Said Council then adjourned. 4 General Intellipence, the Treasurer stating-it was idered that perquisites of the tax sale under the new act would amount to considerable and his salary was accordingly reduced. These items only amount in all to one hundred dollars and sixty five cents, and there- fore he asked that allowance for an assist ant be granted. COUNTY PROPERTY. Mr. Guybrought up the report of the Standing Committee on County property, which was received and read. The Council on motion of Mr. Guy went into commiitee of the whole on report of the committee on County Property. Mr. Smith of East Whitby in the chair. In committee Mr. Wright spoke against the item for lamps to the volunteer Drill Sheds, and moyed, seconded by Mr, Gordon that it be struck out. Afier discussion the P i a simil. sult, The main question was then put and car- ried--yeas 13; nays 9. Council then adjourned uatil 10a. m., Monday morning. 4 SIXTH DAY. * Council met. Warden in the chair. EDUCATION. Mr. Dryden brought up the report of the standing commitee on Education, 'which was received and read, when the council re- solved itself into committee of the whole thereon--Mr. Sinclair in the chair. Committe rose and reported the report without smendment. ' Report received and adopted. It is as follows: 1st. That the have examined into the claim made by Mr. McGann,Principal of the Deaf aud Dumb Institution, and find thatat the Jan session of 1866, the Standing bs on doen ded this d was put and lost. The committee rose and reported the re- port without amendment, which was re- ceived, and on motion for the adoption being put-- : Mr Wright moved in amendment, That it {®e-not adapted, but that it be referred back 10 committee of the whole with instrue- tions to amend the same, by striking out the sum named in the report for lighting the Drill Sheds. After discussion the amend- ment was put and lost on a division. Yeas, Nays 14, The report was then adopted. |. The report says the committee examined the gaol and premises, and management connected therewith, and find the same very 'satisfactory. . Tue several accounts for supplies and necessaries for the gaol and Court House, g in all to six hundred and forty eight dollars and twenty six cents--were carefully | examined, found correct, and ded to be y y granting the sum of 40.00 dollars to said , but it app hrough some oversight the resolution was never passed, and in consequence Mr. McGann failed to 4 secure the grant. Your Committee think it desirable that the sum should be paid, as Mr. McGann bad been led to expect it would be, and would therefore recommend that a resolution be passed accordingly. 2nd. Your Committee enqui character of Ann Gilmore a deaf and ¢ mute, who bas applied to this Council for aid in order that she may be able to attend fhe Hamittor fustisution for the Deat wo mb, under the 'superintendance Mr. McGann, ada Tearned that isa very worthy subject ofebarity. Your Com. fe in granting the prayer of said Ann Gilmore said | 1 Mr M 's Institution in Hamilton, s a ctas fon of 100,00 dollars be a Resolution be passed by the Council|: The committee regret to find, by the gaol records that the amount of prisoners con- December, to the 31st of May, shows there were 41 males and 18 femalés, making a total of 59, five of which are lunatics. On the 31st of May there remained in jail eight males and two females, showing a great in- crease during said term. Theaverage num- ber of days in which prisoners were in gaol during said term is 1980, and the total cost of rations one hundred and ninety three dollars and forty cents, being ten cents per fined in the County jail, from tho 31st of Erie. MINUTES, Cleveland, June 21. Star," of 1000 tons burthen, com- At about eleven o'clock last night, port, and some sixteen miles from the shore, she collided with the barque Cortland, bound for Cleveland, with iron ore, and having on board a crew of thirteen persons, both vessels sunk in five minutes. ed up by the boats. que' boat was smashed in the collision In this the ition. the County gaol are to be sent to Beaverton, t further recommends that Ve- ard, ' J The 'Warden ruled the motion out of MW niversary of her accession to the report, as laid before ihe Council, be now Brethour, That the Warden be requested to, have Mary Martin, and Jos Willson ne moved to the Provincial Lunatic Assylum.~ Dreadful Disaster on Lake TWQ VESSELS COLLIDE AND SINK IN FIVE The sidewheel steamer * Morning manded by Captain Edward Viger, left this port for Detroit, at eight o'clock on Saturday evening, havipg on board forty passengers, a crew of thirty, and 200 tons of pig iron and bar iron, with light freight additional. when about thirty miles from this The night was dark and the wea- ther thick, a north cast wind blowing and a heavy sea rolling. The " Morn- ing Star" was struck about 40 feet from the stern, with such force that The boats of the steamer and a portion of her upper works floated off. Many of the passengers clung to the floating pieces, and were pick- The barque's and his life in endeavoring to save Hackett, wife of Captain Hackett, Detroi gers. ae i "Among the lost are Miss Carrie Patchin and Miss Minnie Patchin, daughters of Thaddeus W. Patchin, formerly residents of Buffalo,and now: of Troy, N.Y. They had been in Cleveland to attend the wedding of Miss Belle Tiffany, and were en route for Detroit, on a visit. Captain Viger remembers assigning them a stateroom in the upper cabin, but though that part of the steamer ing to it were picked up by the " R.] N: Rice," and the Misses Patchin b, both of whom were passen- | floated off, all these who were cling- | th 3» Wad says Gen. Napier arrived at : : dria, ape b fag son "Sigs of the Emperor lorus. ; The Heralds London special ways ~~ the first detachment of troops return. ing. from Abyssinia bas" arrived at Plymouth, The last detachment has ¥ are not g those other Buffalonians are known to have been on board. ® European News. London, June 17 --1In the House of Commons on Tuesday night, an in- teresting debate took place on the petition of the people of Nova Scotia against the Canadian Union Act. Mr, John Bright moved that a commis- sion be appointed to inquire into the cause of the discontent in Nova Scotia in regard to the operation of the Act of Confederation, Mr, Bright supported his motion with a speech, in which he declared that an investigation into this matter 'could not be otherwise than advantageous. The right Hon. C. B. Adderly Un- derSecretary of the Colonial Depart= ment, rose to reply for the Goyern- ment. He acknowledged tliat dis- content prevailed in the Province of Nova Scotia. He took occasion to deny the correctness of a statement made by Mr. Bright in a speech cn the 15th of last May, to the effect that the passage of the Canadian Union Act in Parliament here was not final but merely (reliminary to its confirmation by the Acts of the Legislatures of each of the Provinces concerned. . After farther discussion a division of the House took place on Mr. Bright's motion, and resulted as fol- lows:--For the commission of en- quiry, 87; against, 185; majority against, 96. Later in the evening the Irish Church Appointment Suspensory Bill was passed to.a third reading. Londob, midnight, June 18.--In the House of Lords, tonight, the Irish Church Appointments Suspen- sory Bill passed to its first reading. Lord Cairns declared his intention of opposing the Bill. Lord Stratheden presented the pe- tition of the people of Nova Scotia against the Canadian Union Act. In the House of Commons, to-night the Irish Reform Bill passed in Com- mittee. The Bill providing for the purchase by the Government of all the tele- graph lines in the kingdom was read for the second time. London, June 19.--It appears that the announcement that Prince Milan, nephew of the late sovereign of Ser- via, has been proclaimed ruler of the principality, was an error. = The ¢ Memorial Diplomatique," a journal published at Paris in the Austrian interests, saya that the powers have agreed to léaye Servia free to choose i her own Prince. The selection of | Milan is conSidered a certainy. Paris, June 20.--Advices from Paraguay state that the allies have abandoved the task of carrying Hu- maita by storm, and now proceed to starve the garrison.' The people of Paraguay have become united and placed iu Lopez's hands the resoar- ces to prolong the war indefinitel pep articles of impeachment ngainst President John. son, which he will report to" the, House as soon as the amendatory Tax Bill .is disposed of, . He bas written an elaborate specch in sup- ° port of these articles. 3 Kentucky, Tennessee, Arkansas, and other States of the South are' ' harvesting their wheat of good quali- ty and satisfactory quantity. It is considered settled that Mrs, Whelan will engage Hon. J. H. Cam- 4 eron, of Toronto, to defend Whelat, Mr. Cameron has been communicated ~~ with, and will undertake the task. At the Presbterian Synod, held in Montreal last week, a resolution was - adopted declaring that it was desira- ble to unite all the branches of the Presbyterian Church in the Dominion in one General Assembly. Tue Injurep Bov.--Notwithstand- ~ ing the severity of his wound, young . Kyle still lives, with pide but little difference in his condition. Al. though. bis case is doubtfal, yet, to say the least'of it, it looks better for recovery that it did a week ago.-- Vindicator. The fourteen year locusts bave made their appearance in great num- bers in Massac county, Illinois, the woods being full of them. The out- side shell which they have on them when they come out of the ground is lying around everywhere, They do not injure cereals, vegetables or grass, but are very destructive to ° timber and the foliage of apple-trees. A Curious Case.--We are inform- ed by the Reeve of Belmont, that a French woman recently deceased, in Marmora, had at the time of her death, an abdominal Jumor of such enormous size as to cause her to measure 3} yards around the body. When the tumor was removed, after death, and placed in a tub, (which completely filled it) it and the tub, (an ordinary cedar one) weighed 174 pounds. The tumor was-the growth of several years, and we understand that an effort is being made to preserve it entire,-- Peler-- boro Revieto. : Oi Inspecror.--The Montreal Ga- zetle has reason to believe that Mr. J. B. Labelle of this city, is about to be app d Chief Inspector under the Petroleum Inspection Act last session. Although a professional musician, Mr. Labelle is an adept in the oil business, having, we uader- ' a stand, received certificates to hr ; effect from some of the first analyti= cal cliemists in the country. He is, consequently, in a position to fill the pust to the general satisfaction of the trade and the public, which will bencelcrth be protected from the low grade oils sometimes imported into this country. It is also intended. to : hi y. London, June 20.--Queen Victoria Windsor Park, it being the 81st . an- 27,000 men * were under arms, and the scene was very bril- liant, : The King of Prussia closed the session of the North German Parlia- ment with a pacific speech, London, June 21.--The defeat of the Irish Church Appointments Sus- pension Bill in the House of Lords is considered certain, but it is be- lieved that the majority against the bill wiil be greatly reduced in con- sequence of the abolition of proxies. London, June 22.--The report of the death of the Queen of Madagas- gat is confirmed. Ramona succeeds er. General Napier and Staff and Prince Alfred have embarked at Al- exandria for England. London, June 22, midnight.--In the House of Commons this evening, Lord Stanley expressed his agreement in general with the recommendations Commission, but he said it would not be possible to enter upon any legislation on this subject during the present session of Parliament. Rome June 23 --A Consistory was held yesterday, at which many new Bishops were appointed. The Holy Father delivered two separate allo- cutioas in the consistory, one concern- ing the Papal Bull calling a general Cofingil of 'the Roman Catholic Church, and the 'other on the present state of religion in the empire of Aus. tria. * Paris, June 23.-- La Liberte news- paper publishes a report that Menotti Geribaldi is raising a body of volun~ teers to make another attack on Rome. ERS SE TR United States News. Burlington, Vt., June 18.--Eight tons of arms, taken from' the Fenians by the United States Government, the night. land. She saw saved to this city. wreck as possi! day eaeh. The five lunatics received extra rs ing to thirt; an 1 3 fy 180 dollars amps for the Drill Sheds--as follows: -- dollars for Whitby; 80 dollars to Oshawa, and 15 dollars to ea blo to the order of the Reeve wherein situ- ated, Hv £0 The tables in the Grand Jury, and Clerk' recommend covered with a cheap material ; and door between the Registrar's vault passage in the Hall of the Court and also hot-air flue in vault, be fill- if 8 cents. | of the others--paya- | were scattered several miles, has been heard from it: One of the crew of the Barque wi ed | injured by the collision, but no one was killed by the blow. The loss of life is catimated at All the officers of teamer were saved except Mr. from 20 to 30. th with brick of Tosp made for that purpose. Registrar's for Ontario. crew sustained themselves "through Between 8 and 4 o'clock this morning the steamer " R. N. Rice," running in the same line, and on alternate nights with the * Morning Star," came along, bound for Cleve= 'boats and imme- diately gave assistance, bringing the The boats remained through the night as nearly in the vicinity of the ble, but by morning One boat is still unaccountéd for, but it has been blowing a gale, and nothing Both vessels were down it 60 fect of water, their masts bein, soverad e James Morton, the clerk, who lost passed. through this city this after- noon by the National Express en route from St. Albans to New York. ' on fl yn up oe ork Tue le--Tho Herald's ngston (Jamaica) special says:-- The rain has been falling here in tor- rents, and the injury done to the plantations is immense. A river that ad been dried up was suddenly flooded, the water rising to a height 0f40 fect. An immense amount of property was dragged along by the torrent, We had a violent shock of earthqnake here on the 7th instant, | Washington, June 18.--In the Senate, the ittee on perce, called up the joint resolution directing the Secretary of State to present to Geo, Wright, master. of the British biig "J; & G. Wright," of St. John, NB, a gold chr asa pense for his services in saving the lives' of three Ametican seamen, 'wracked 'on the * Lizzie Choate,' off Massa- Mr. Chandler, chairman of made in their report by the neutrality h and he will be 'The girl still sat si jokes of the hard ures occas pying the same and' at on umoron 7 chusetis. » pp twe p , at Te- ronto and Enniskillen respectively. Niagara Sure Canar --The Bill in- troduced by Mr, Cook for the con- struction of the Niagara Ship Canal, 18 a military measure, proposes that the Secretary of War shall detail a force of officers and men. sufficient to dig and construct a canal 120 feet wide at the top, 90 feet wide at the *' bottom with 14 feet depth of water, and adequate for vessels of 1,200 If the Secretary deem proper he may let any portion of the work on con~ tract to the lowest bidder. The canal is to be free for American vessels and subject to tolls as to foreign vessels, until 'such rate of tariff as may be found y fi intaini work and payin, shull be 2 1 Farr Accioent.--The Lindsay Post Says: --"A melancholy accident oc~ ° curred in Emily on Sunday I4th inst. As Mr. and Mrs. Powers, 13th con- cession, were setting out for church, their horse taking fright at the open- ing of a parasol by Mr. Powers as she stepped into the buggy before or busbant: hi et) and started off. Mr. Powers seized the bridle, but in the desperate struggle to stop the animal, which was a young one, the bit dropped out and his efforts were futile, Mrs. Powers was' thrown out and falling upon her head received a fractare of the skull from which she died at 9 o'clock. Mr. Powers sustained se- vere injuries of the ancle and. shoul. _. der from whish Lie is recovering. hig psovt THE Deraware Moz- PER.--The Free Press says the prison- ers Thomas Jonas; and Elizabeth, his or g the _ interest on its cost { Yi daughter, continue to attract many visitors daily to the gaol, to satisfy a morbid curiosity in regard to them. in his cell, his comparion, Cochrane; having been removed. In the hear fo ing of our reporter he eXprensnd 3 ; | desired sense of lonesomeness, a that he might have Sompany to talk to. He algo wished a'book of news- aper. Sheriff Glass gaye directions. or hig desire to' bg pied with! fo sltougly denies | havin, ph thing to do with: motier, ary that time will prove' bis innocenc with downcast e; desires and answers She does not seem to be much dis- . turbed in par he: 253 bles were visibly ted by the bis i ado to spppress a good giggle. She ma a secret of her crime, and las stated that she did it, unaid an ed by her father, It will be remem. bered that the little boy Thomati aged nine, states that hie saw his gia- ter strike her 'cousin, and- that his father was at the time crouching be- hind a thicket not far "from the scene, All day yesterday the man was alone... ) EXC REE ik