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than she was conspiring with a. mirage chieftain at the very gate of Britain's Indian dominion. Still shirking an open conflict and, as ever, preparing a way of escape by plausible lies in case of actual danger, ehe sent an envoy to Oahu], where she also knew that Eng~ “Land had long been without a reprehen" tative, and where she also knew how easy it was to arouse feelings of hostil- ity against her rival. She foresaw, of comm, that ordinary prudence would suggest to the Viceroy of India to take alike stepand she took means to in- sure insult and resistance on the part of the Ameer, already won over by Russian intrigue. The result was just what mighthuve been predicted. While Abramofl, the Russian Governor of Samarcend, (we now see the drift of Central Asian movements) was receiv- ed with all the honours, Sir Neville Chamberlain, though formerly a per- sonal friend of the Ameer. was forbid- l wen-to approach the capital. That Great Jritain would not quietly endure such an insult, Russia was well aware. She had also taken good care toiul‘orm her- self of the exact military condition of India, and of the difficulties in which the necceusary vindication of the Brit- ish dignity would involve the Viceroy. JUnhappily, some time before it had been decided to reduce the forces of several of the Indian princes, and, from this and other causes, the army at the Viceroy’a disposal was not at its full strength, To summon troops from Eulope [Would be Just what Russia would like to see done. In fact, the whole affair was worthy of the melt plotter and distmber of Europe. And, as has been already hinted, the subto lest part of it is that Russia in not open to direct accusation. Although she has been at the bottom of the whole mischief: there is no overt act of which England can complain. She had a right 1 in send an embassy to Cabul. She only ‘ anticipated England in doing so. What is most annoying and perplexing in the whole business is, therefore, that, while Britain is supposed to be at War with Af- ghanistan only, she is really engaged in a contest with Russia, of whose as- sistance the Ameer can avail himself. If matters g0 decidedly against England Russia can then stop in and openly den olarc herself on the other side of the Amcer. If the latter is beaten, his de- ceitful ally can, with her usual diplom- acy, wash her hands of the whole affair, while, with small trouble and expemc, she shail have the satisfaction of invol- iug England in a dillicnlt and perilous campaign. That the ultimate result will tend to the greater security of lun die and put an end to Russian intrigues in that direction, there is good 1-03.30], to hope. But there will be need for the mmost wisdom, and the victorr will not he gained without the cost ol a gnml deal both of blood and money. Sui-'1 a crisis is no time for the indulg- nnw» of petty spites or ambitious. Not only is: lritish honour concernedhbut the Sufléty of what ellfl prizes meat in her permissions may be at stake. That Dania, weakened by a long War and with treasury virtually empty, has any imm uliate intention of doing more than annm In; her great rival, is not likely; but, :1 uar of this kind begun, there is no knowing what contingencies may arise. Wintever differences,therefore may exist on other questions between the two great parties into which the realm is divided, there should. be none x :1 to the necessity m’defending. the Em- . pire From jealous and unscrupulous foes. â€"ui1"i’i1ti’l;ff! Game; If there ever was a time when the position of the British Empire required the combined wisdom of all its stutes~ men and the aid, by deed or counsel, of every true lover of his country, it is in the face of the pen-severing plots of Russia. to annihilate its influence in Europe and to overthrow its power in Asia. Surely, by this time, Mr. Gladu stoneand his followers must be con- vinoed that the aims of the Mnscovites have been all along directed to this ob- ject. The trouble in Afghanistan is simply a continuation of the scheme in- augurated in 1875 in the Herzegovina. Baffled in her designs in Europe, while with her traditional treachery she seem- edto acquiesce in the conclusion ara rived at by the Treaty of Berlin, that document had no sooner been signedl The Adeam. WOOD VILLE, OCTOBER 31, 1878. Britain and. Russia. in Asia. “Pro [Iona Publico." “MIR 1'30)! 3M. Another interestingsight for visitors to Paris will be available abllm end of the present; month, namely, the grand- lmll, known as the Salle dc: PM I’erdux of tho Palm’s do Justice, the Palace of- Charlemnngo, the oldest building, perl lhlps, in Paris, except. the Baths of tho Roman Emperorshtha Palais des Than- Hunting equipments are made partly by hand-and partly bv machinery, but the artistic weapons and accontrements of all kinds are made almost entirely by hand, and are consequently exceedingly expansive. Thovannnal French produc- tion of all kinds of fire armsund lmnt~ ing accontrements attains the nppi'oxis mate total of 42,000,000 francs. l r l The principal centres of the produc» tion of firemrme in France, such as rifles, guns. pistols, revolvers, duck- guns, biumlorhuses, and weapons used in war, are Paris and Saint-Etienne, where this industry has existed ever since powder was first used. The most elegantly finished fire‘arms are of Par- isian make, and it was in the capital that the fire-arms employed to defend Paris in the siege were made. “reapâ€" ons used in hunting are principally made at Saint-Etienne, which rivals the capital in the manufacture of firm. arms of all kinds. Sidemrmn such as swords. uuhres, foils, daggers, bayonets, axes, life~preservers, hurklers, c., are madont Ulmtollerault and Saint-Etienne, hut those having artisticnllv-carved and ornamented handles, and otherwise hob ter finished, are made in Paris, where the finest models are to he had. The balls, percussion caps and cartridges are nearly all turned out in the departâ€" ments of- tho Seine and Seiner-et-Oise. The iron and steel used in the manu» feature of tire-arms and side~arms are} mainly preporedin France. particularly ‘ in the departments of the V'osges. Isero ‘ and Loire. Copper, horn, leather, ivory, mother-ofâ€"pearl, silver, gold, c., are used in the mountings and ornaments of side‘arms. At. the Vienna Exhibition, out of 101 modu‘s awarded by the International J my, 45 were obtained by French en» gravers.‘ Thereare about 1,000 or 1,200 French elclwrs and engravel's on copper, wood, and stone, who exhibit yearly in tne Salon 300 to 400 engravings and litho- glaphs. Lithography, once exercised by so huge 11 number of eminent painters, is still more behind hand in finding favor with the public ; but the talent of some artists, who have never abandoned the art, gives hope that this delicate pro- cess of interpretation and expression will once more be properly appreciated. The centest between photography and the art of' engraving, which has been going on of late years, has resulted in the almost complete disappearance of the last named art in France. Official and press reports following 1867, com- plained ot the utter prostration which by degrees seemed to- have overtaken the last representatives of an art once so flourishing, but which now appears entirely to have lost public favor. Since 1867, considerable efforts have been made, both by the State and privately, to revive an art which was so long one of the least contested glories of France » The. orders of the Louvre and the city of Paris, and the decision of the Minis- , ter of Public Instruction and the Fine 1 Arts. to authorize the execution of ‘ plates representing the prize of honor at the Exhibition, and great works of monumental art, the foundation of the French Engraving Society, the publica. tion of numerous art collections, and illustrated archaeological prints, will doubtless give a great stimulus to the revival of‘a necessary art, which scien~ tilic processes of reproduction cannot replace. Engravers upon wood and etchers have more than regained lost time, favored by the development of the market for illustrated books ; they new form a numerous and active body, abouuding in varied talent. They de- vote themselves to the reproduction of every kind of objects of art, as well as to executing picturesque views, archi- tectural designs and original composis tions, dzc. A small number of artists have devoted _ themselves to the more arduous vomtion of copper-plate en graving, which exacts more rigid ap.. plication and clcser study. The. distribution is fixed for Monday, October 21. Some changes have been made in the origina) arrangements of the ceremony. The idea of a procession from the Corps Legislatif to the Pulaia do I’ Industrie has been abandoned.â€" The workmen are now busy in making the. preparations. Ho'm. n; x.’ Amen“, Paris, Oct. 8, 1877. Great discontent has been expressed by exhibitors, foreign unveil as French, at the very late date named for the grand ceremony at the awards. A de- putation, including many of the most. important exhibitors, having waited upon M. Krnnu, it is said that at his instance the question is being reconsid- ered by tho Minister. he raised for school taxes, viz.: S. S. No. l, 8281.09; S. S. No. 2, 8330.04; 8. S. No. 3; 8306.52; S. S. No. 4, 81072.“; S. S. No. 5, 8308.46},bo it therefoo resolved that the Treasurer be authorised to pay to the several hoards of School Trustees the said amounts to their credit on the collector’s roll for l678 as soon as the game shall he collected, sub- ject however to anv deduction for school Taxes remitted or charged in error, and that the clerk do notify the said Trustees of the amount to their credit and request them to inform the Collector of any school taxes they intend to rcmit...Cnrried; MoVed by Mr. Galloway, seconded by Mr. (4. 1". Bruce, that the Treasurer (loan. the first day of November, next, make n claim on the Mid- land Railway Company, for the sum of one Thousand Dollars, on account of arrears due to the Township; and also a further claim for the unm of 8127, costu incurred4 in the suit ”’1‘0wnship of 'I‘horab vs. Midland R.. Co."...01xrried;. Moved bx Mr..G..F., Brunet. Council met Saturday. Oct. 5th, at l p.m. Members all present. Minutes of last meet’ ing read and approved. Report read from W. J. Thompson, P. L. 9., in the matter of theyillage plan, and survey on Townline. Application from J. and \V. Grant to cut timber on the allowance for road between the 9th and 10th Con. at Lot ‘22. Moved by Mr. Galloway, seconded by Mr. Chalmers, that whereas the following amounts are to be rnisul for school taxes, viz.: S. S. No. 1, 8281.09; S. S. No. 2, 8330.04; S. S. No. 3; Mr. Adam, seconded’ by Mr. Lownsbrough, that the Clerk be instructed to levy the sum of one hundred and sixty-nine dollars and fifty-fiVe cents ($169.55) on the Police Village of Woodville, in accordance with the appli- cation of the Trustees of said Police Village. ...Carried. Moved by Mr. Lownsbrough, seconded by Mr. Mark, that the Reeve give his order on the Treasurer for the following sums for indigent persons, viz : Mrs. Morin, $2; Ann Mitchell, in care of Mr. Broad, $4. .. Carried. Moved by Mr. Lownsbrough, seconded by Mr. Broad, that the Reeve give his order on the Treasurer in favor of the following persons: Mr. John Mann, for fixing road scraper, 95 cents; Robert Ashbery, for furnishing material and making approach to Town Hall. $3.50...Carried. Moved by Mr. Adam, seconded by Mr. Mark, that Gideon McDonald be appointed Collector for the North half of this Township, for the year 1878,“ the salary of forty-five dollars... Carried. Moved by Mr. Mark, seconded by Mr. Bread, that Thomas Wallis be appointed Collector for the South half of this Town- ship for the year 1878, at the salary of $45. .. Carried. Moved by Mr. Lownsbrough. seconded by Mr. Mark, that the Reeve give his order on the Treasurer in favor of the following persons for the selecting of Jurors for the year 1878: R, Irwin, Reeve, 85; J. Clarke, Assessor, $5; J. F. Cunnings, Clerk. $10...Carried. Moved by Mr. Lownshrough, seconded by Mr. Broad, that this Council grant the sum of 3'20 to the County Agricul- tural Society, for prize money for the plough- ing match to be held near Oakwood...Car. ‘ Moved by Mr. Adam, seconded by Mr. Lownsbrough, that the report of M. Dean, Esq., P. L. S., in reference to the part due for the Goose Lake drain by Mr. McGinley, be received, and the amount estimated by M. Dean, being $435, be paid to Mr. Mc- Ginley or order, as soon as the debentures ere sold. And that M. Dean's account for 3173 he receive l, and that the sum of 8160 thereof, being the amount menti -ned in the By-Law, for surveying and assisting survey- or in connection with said drain, be paid to him or order at the same time...Carried. Moved by Mr. Broad, seconded by Mr. Mark, that this Council adjourn to meet again on the second Monday in November, next...(tarried.â€"Jonx F. Cuxsxsos, Clerk. [ Council met October 12th. Members all ‘ present. Minutes of last meeting read and approved. Moved by Mr. Broad, seconded by Mr. Adam, that the Reeve give his order on the Treasurer in favor of Robert W’estern for the sum of 83. for work done on sideline between lots 10 and 11' in the 4th ounces- sion...Carried. Moved by Mr. Mark, sec- onded by Mr, Broad, that this Council per- mit John Kelly and Richard Smith, as re- presentatives of the weigh scales at Little Britain, to allow the said Weigh scales to stand as they now are on the public highway for the time being.i.Cari-ied. Moved by Mr. Broad, seconded by Mr: Lowusbrough, that this Council authorize and require the Clerk to notify \Villiam Caldwell, Sn, that this Council require him to pay to the Treasurer the sum due from him as rent for road allow. ance occupied by him...Carried. McVed by Darliumentâ€"sat aside by Louis XIV. as interfering with his numeracyâ€"met, will now be the principal tribunal chambers ; and in the great lmll will be set up the magnificent monument in honor of Berryer, now at the Fxbibis Lion. LIONEL. period. been sadly degraded, and nearly all its real features hiddcn'; the tank of restoration was conferred on the father of living French architects, M. Duo, who aided by M. Daumet, has all but achieved the work, sweeping away all false passages and partitions that dia~ figured it and restoring the original design. The art/[e in which the ancient meg. _ This graft [lull {ml}, for" u. lot}; THOBAH TOVVNSIHP COUNCIL. MARII’OSA TOWNSHIP CIDIINCIL. to, but have as yet taken no steps to remedy the grievance; be it therefore resolved that the President of the said Company be again notilied, and in the event of the said notice being disregarded for two weeks from this date, that Messrs. lohinson and Kent be instructed to commence proceedings to cause the required crossing to be constructed; and that the clerk forward a copy of this resolu- tion to the said Midland Railway Company. ...Carried. Moved by Mr. Galloway, sec- onded by Mr. Chalmers, that the Clergy Reserve appointment for 1878. $37.66, be equally divided betWeen the five school secâ€" tions, and paid to the several '1‘rustecs...Car. Accounts presentedâ€"gruelling and repair. ing streets in Beaverton, commutation sta- tute labor and great on Mora litâ€"Alexander Mellae, $11.87; Peter McUnaig, 86; James Williamson, $7.25; Charles Wheler, 87; John Cameron, $17; William Stoddart, $l3., '50; Ewen Cameron, $9; \Vm. Murray, 89.50;. James llair, $4; John Cameron, per order, Daniel Stuart, $23.75; William Cameron, 825; Frank Stewart, 8]; Angus McKay, cleaning driftwood and repairing damage to wall and bridge, between 3 and 4, 35; Arch. Currie, road at lot N), 4th Con ., gravelling 50 rods, $60;_Clerk, outage 1878 and lease, c., 313; Selectors 0 mins.. Reeve 88. Ass~ essor $3, Clerk $4,- Chas. D. Barr, printing Voters’ list, bonds, c.. 337:50; Wm. Kean, cleaning fallen timber Portage Road, 32, and $2.25. per order John Gregg. 3 days statute labor char ed him;James )onnell. gravel on Tovml‘nc ‘horah and Eldon, 84; James Ed» ar,cleaning fallen timber, Lake Shore Road, gl;,llalc Bros., printing Township Accounts Notices, c,$la’i.50; Geo. Smith, per order Duncan Gillespie, lease of gravel pit, Lot' 7, "Mi Com. $50; Cameron 85 Westcott, stone hammer, pick; c., as per-bill, $8.l5. Mew ed by Mr. Robert Bruce, seconded by Mr. 1 Chalmers, that the nho‘ accounts he allow.- : ed and paid...Uarried. .oved by M r. Chal~ mere, seconded by M ,. Bruce; that this ‘ Jouhcil do now. a?! r; until Sathniay. the 14th day of Decem (878, to meat at one Q.- m... Caru’cd. .-â€"G; ». 8mm, Clerk. R. Bruce, that the sum of 85 be paid to- Mr. Peter “'alls, for the use of Mrs. McPherson, and the sum of $5 to Mr. C. Galloway, for the use of Mrs. Colville, both in indigent c rcumstances” .Cm'ried. Muv ed by Mr. Galloway, seconded by Mr. Chalmers, that whereas tho allowance for road between the 2nd and 3rd Cons., at the corner of l »t 3, is blocked by the Midland Railway; that the said road is needed for the] convenience of the public; that a crossing is required to al- low the said read to he travelled; that the Midland Railway Co. have already been no. tilled in the matter on three several occa- sions, and have promised to have it attended Claims for Sheep killed by dogsâ€"B. F. Brown, 1 ewe valued at $6, allowed 34; Geo. \Vallace, l ewe, value :56; allowed $4; John Gould, I owe. value $6, allowed 31; Peter McCuaig, l eve and 1 lamb, value 39, allow- ed $6. Moved by Mr. Chalmers, seconded by Mr. Galloway. that whereas the above mentioned parties have made affidavits and given further evidence Iubstantiating their claims for sheep killed, be it resolved that they be paid the several amounts allowed, that heing two-thirds value of the said sheep. ...Carried. Moved by Mr. Chalmers, sec- onded by Mr. Galloway, that Messrs. G. F. Bruce and John R. Grant be accepted a: securities for the Collector for1878...()arried Moved by Mr. Chalmers, seconded by Mr- seoonded by Mr. Chalmers. that Hum} James‘ and William Great be allowed to out and remove the timber on the allowance for road betWeen 9th and 10th 0013., at Lot 2, provided they clear up a passable track at the part so ohopped...0arrled. Moved by Mr. R. Bruce, seconded by Mr. Galloway, that Mr. W. Keane, pathmsster Div. 83, be instructed to out the fallen timber in the creek on Lot 7, 10th 0011., betwoen the Port- age and Talbot 1iver...Carri'ed. Moved by Mr. Chalmers, seconded by Mr. G. F. Bruce, that the following credits be allowed the Collector on his Rolf for I877. viz: rtaxes W nuttcd. not collectable and charged" in error, $99.26; special rate 8. S. No. 3 not collected, 52401.5; fees for collecting,. $70...'Ca1ned'. Moved by M1. Robt. Bruce. seconded by M": Galloway, that wheeras the Collector's Roll for I877 shows the Collector in default the sum of $2. -.4 58, be it therefore resolved that the attention of ms securities be called to this matter. and that the Treasurer do make a formal demand upon them for the said amount, and also to notify them that if the 1 same be not paid forthwith legal proceedings will be taken to recover it...Carried. Moved by Mr. Galloway, seconded by Mr. Robert Bruce, that the sum of forty dollars be grant- ed in aid of improving the townline between Thorah and El‘don, at the 8th 0011.. Thorah, ‘ to meet a like sum granted by the (‘ounty of Victoria, and that the Township Commis- sioner be instructed‘ to expend the said sum at once, if he think it advisable. if not to let it lay over until next season...Carried. Mov- ed by Mr. G. F. Bruce; seconded by Mr. Galloway, that whereas Mr. C. H. Davidson, Treasurer, has laid before this Council a new bond signed jointly by himself and Messrs. Franklin Thompson and Alex. Cameron. be it therefore resolved that the said‘ bond be considered satisfactory, and that the former bond given be cancelled and returned to the parties signing the same...Carriedi McVed by Mr. Galloway, seconded by Mr. G. F. Bruce, that whereas the-assessments of the following lots are shown to be in- error, that is to say, on lot 11. e. part 5, con. 1, 27 acres, $45.85; pt. s. bf. 14, 6 001).. 1 acre, 85.30; pt. w..hf 13,5 con., lacre, $10. 23; be it resol ved that the foregoing amounts, charged as arrears of taxes. be cancelled” .Carried. , SUBSCRIBE'FOR mum ADVOCATE" mm. 18. PERYEAVR. Municipality of his intention to maka‘ap- plication for that purpose to one! of Her Majesty’s Superior Courts of law at Toronto during the torm next ensuing; tho final pass. imz of this By‘lhw or he will' not be heard in that behalf. First Publimtir’m 24th Gotcha; A. If): '1: To be finally/passed 21th-Nbvembor A 1878. ANY person Wishing to appeal against" any part of the above mun-sament is hereby notifier] that the Council wil! hold a Court of Revision and Appeal for that pur- pose at the villoge of Lornevillomn Thursday the twenty-first day of November. A. 1).. 1878, at the hour of 10 o'clock, 1:. In. And' further take notice that any person who wishes to apply to have this By-lin-or any part thereof, quashed, must within ten days after the final passing thereof. serve a no- tice in writing upon the Reeve, or other- head officer and upon the A Clerk of this 4 That the sum of ten dolhrs nml’ninety cents, being the amount assessed against tho roads of this Mlmicipnlity, be paid to the. Treasurer of the Township of Mzwiposa out of the general fnndf; or this Township, on. LL- .A_.1,, ,9” u.. .... That the drain when completed shall so far as the share of this 'I'oWnship ia concern- ed therein. be kept in repairs and maintaim ell at the cost of the limds and roads assessed for constructionmaid lands and roads pa ing in the same relative proportion as the {uro- going assessment. H V- ... .ununuly‘ tho ortrcr of theVRceve fitfiin one year. .‘l BYâ€"LAW NO. 3 That for the purpose of paying the sum of three hundred and forty-seven dollar and twenty-five cents being the amount charged against the lands in this Municipality so to- be benefittenl as aforcmid other than the roads belonging to the said Municipality. The following special rates over and above all other rates shall be assessed and levied in the same manner, and at the name time as taxes are levieclmpou the undermentionnd, lots and fiat-ts of lots, and the amount of said special rates assessed as aforesaid against ench lot or part of lot respectiVely, shall be divided into fifteen e no! parts and one such‘part shall be assessev and levied us aforessirl in eachyenr. for fifteen years after the final passing of this Bylaw during which» the said instalments are accruing due. 2. That the Municipal Corporation of the Township of Eldon do [my to the Corporation. of the Township of Mariposa, the sum of' three hundred and forty~seven dollars and twenty-live cents being the amount mention- ed in said report, to be contributed by the ssidTownshi of Eldon as its proportion or share of the nnds necessary for the said works in fifteen annual instalment of twenty three dollars and fifteen cents eogh, on the twentieth day of J uly in each year for the fifteen years next following the passing of this By-lnw, and that the Reeve of the said. Township of Eldon, mnv give his order on the Treasurer thereof for the said yearly paganents and muse the same to he paid to the Treasurer of the said Township of Mar- iposzuatthe ollice of said ’l‘reasnrer, on the days nnd‘ times aforesaid. I. That the skid report so far as the same relates to the said: Township of Eldon be adopted. And whereamtlm said Council of Eldon are. of opinion that tho draining of the locality described is desirable. Be it therefore enact- ed by the Munitiipal Council of the Township- of Eldon, pursuant to the provisions 0! Chap. 174 of the Revised Statutuu of Ontario. And whereas, the said Council have 30"- ed the Reeve of this Municipality with a. copy of the report ot Michael Dean, Rh. 8.. containing estimates for the said drainage works und‘nn assessnwnt of the real property to be benefitted by such drainagu and stat- ing the plolmrtion of benefit which in his. opmion would be derived by every road and lot, or portion of lot from said drainage, said assessment, M for as it relntss to the. Township of Eldon is the same as is here-- under set out. \VHEREAS the Council of the Township of Mmiposa have by By-lzm No. 225. prov- Med for tho draining of the sa‘tl (3-0000 Lake and Marsh and for borrowing the funds nec- essary gherefor. A Bylaw to rain the paporflano fund: to be wnaribuull by the Maui. icipality qf the 'l'ownabip Qf 1M0» lo-vardatlu draining of the lake known aa 000.90 Lake, and March cur-round} hey it, situate in the Township; qf’ Mariposa. Mdon and Fo/celon, m u! out by the éhrveyom Report 0/ Mo said drainaqe wax/cs ben'ug- $847.85 for principal- and interest" Provisional! y adopted the Twenty Second; day of October, A‘ D., 1878. Emmi 22nd'0ctober A30: 1878‘ “3 he .8 was 3:2 GEO. \V. MILL‘AR. Hunâ€"0C! NOTICE. V an mm 3 aw swam Township Clark, ‘. I878.