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., “gr-source, not gum." ‘ORILLIA, MA Y 9th.. 1872. Peterborough supports forty-three taverns and saloons this year. . Rev.N.MCDOUGALL, Presbyterian minister of Eldon, purmsesemigrat- ing to Manitoba. HAMILTON has increased, during the past year $1,292,489 in value of assessable property, and 2,012 in population. TEA and coffee drinkers will be glad to learn that the Government has decided to abolish the duty on all tee and coffee imported into Can- ada on and after the first of July. OWEN SOUND desires to beautify her streets with trees, and manifests an inclination to adopt the example of Chicago in planting elm avenues. THE township councils of Manvers~ and Emily have each passed a By- Law gmnting $30,000 in aid of the Bowmanville : Bobcaygeon Rail- way. The By-Laws will be voted upon this month A son of M r. Gregor Campbell, of Woodville, had a portion of his skull fractured by a kick from a horse re- cently. Little hopes were at first entertained that he would survive his injuries, but there is now some hopes of his recovery. A suit for damages for the loss of a trunk, against the Hudson River Railroad Co., which was defended by the Company on the ground that the trunk contained other than per- ' sonal baggage, has been decided against the Company. Although not involving much money, a Boston paper says the decision is one of im- portance. » TEE Session of the House of Com- mons on Monday night was devoted , mainly toa debate on the Scotch Education Bill. A resolution intro- { l Omura wants, 'andm" have,sidewalks . . . ‘ ‘ I . oral gutters. Oman Teacheri’ Association meets on Saturday next. . Omuu is preparing for, a. large ‘infit x of summer visitors. The assessment of this village is nearly $50,000 more than last year. ermsx to commute for your Statute Labour, at ten o‘clock to-morrow (Friday). and save fifty cents‘per day. FIXED.â€"We ' understand that Messrs F. Gribbin and Duncan McKinley were fined one dollar each .for obstructing the highway, on Monday. - PERSoXALâ€"W'c had the pleasure of a‘ visit from Mr. Stephenson, editor of Free Grant Gazette, sboutto be issued at Brace- bridge, on Saturday last. Tin-2Com of Revision for the Township of Thorah, will be held at the Town Hall. Beaverton, on Satuila) next the 11th day of May, commencing at 10 o’clo':k, a. m. vanro Sermon Boson Rom. FOR Arms â€"â€"6th Class, James Tudhope; 5th class. Rhoda Wilson; 4th class, John Tipping: 3rd class, Edward Wainwright; 2nd class. Wm. McBean. ‘ Tau Boar'sâ€"Navigation cemmenced on Lake Muskoka on the let of May. On Saturday-lakes Simcoe and Conchiching were open. The tug Victoria, from Belle Ewart, was the first vessel to arrive at Drillis wharf this season; followed on the same (Saturday) afternoon by the steamer Ida Burton, from Barrie. The Ganiella arrived on Monday. It is expected, we believe, that the passenger steamers, Emily May and Ida Burton, will commence their regular trips on Monday. ‘ Hour Tsunsmv.â€"To-dayâ€"Ascension Day, or Holy Thursdayâ€"is a. high festival in the calendar of the Anglican and Roman Churches. So far- bsck as the time of St. Augustine, who lived in the fourth century, . its origin wnsslready lost in immemorial antiquity, and its observance is believed by high ecclesiastical and antiquarian authorities to date from the time of the Apostles or of the “Ple iary Councils” of the ages which succeeded them. It is a “ moveable feast,” and may fall on any day between May Istand June 4th, according to the day onwhich Easter falls. there be- ing an interval of forty days between tie two holy-days. Tun sale of lots on the old Market Block took place last Saturday afternoon. ‘The prices ranged from $0 to $350, the total amount realised by the sale was something A Vanvaml‘mucxaxr.â€"We yesterday Over $2,900â€"which, with $400 from the saw on Mississaga street, anewly arrived Railway Company, makes immigrant, en route to Muskoka. accom- panied by his buxom wife and elex en healthy-looking children. Scxnsr boating has commenced. We trust that a strong public opinion may frown down the practice. One individual was punished on Slinday last by a ducking in the cold waters of Lake Couchiching. eroxmr Division of the Sons of Temperance, Rugby, intend holding a SOcial in their Hull toâ€"morrow evening. They kindy extended a frafemal invita- tion to their brethren of Orillia. Division. T113 Court ofRovision was held in the Temperance Hall, on Monday There care only tWo appeals, and no alteration was made. These facts are good evidence of the care and fairness with which the as- sessors did their work. Capersâ€"A section of Cadets of Tem- perance will be organized this evening. We are assured that a large number of boys between the ages of 10 and 14 years have promised to join it. The meeting will be held in the Temperance Hall. Low Warnsâ€"The water is so low in the duced by Mr. Gordon, member of the rivers hereabout that the lumbermen can- , V ' . ‘ ' ; - , ‘n - ( " , , . Glasgow and Aberdeen :0 nu emxtlep, not ‘ drive their logs. Mr. Sanson com | all may depend upon ,t that those “.1“, an. provnling that the Scriptures shad templates damnung some of the branches l just ,0 their employees, and honourable in form a. pa schools, was carried against the Gov- ernment by a vote of 216 to 209. ANOTHER novelty in journalism has made its appearance in Montreal. It is a paper, styled the F Tee T ribu ne, which aims at being a practical in- , structor in English and French, as well as “unflinchingly” publishing the pro. and can. on every question. The advertisements are printed in French and English in parallel col- umns, and there are editorial articles in both languages. l iiy the water in the main channel. THE water in the Severn river is too low for the Ida Burton- to run to \Vashago. The Government should have the channel in that river made wider and deeper, as it would greatly facilitate navigation to the entrance to the Muskoka. District, THE M11m.â€"-â€"The hours for closing the mails at the Orillia Inst Office have been changed in accordance with the altered time table of the railway and beats. mails by the Toronto and Orillia Railway are now closed at 3.30 p. m.; Muskoka The I the aggregate price received for the block slightly over $3,300. The Councillors decided to make each purchaser build upon his lot within one year. Although this decision may have caused a reduction in the sum di- rectly realized, we think that, in regard to the early future of the village it was wise, and will prove of permanent ad- vantage to a. much greater extent than the present loss. Several of the lots were bought by mechanics, a class more worthv of consideration than mere spec- ulators. EARLY Cr.osr.\'a.â€"On Friday, at the re- quest of the clerks, the principal merchants of this villageâ€"with one exceptionâ€"agreed to close their stores at seven o’clock, ex- c pt on Saturday, during the summer. It is absolutely necessary for both employer and employee, that-the hours of business be sufficiently short to afford an oppor- tunity for rest and recreation The result of this sensible movement rests entirely with the public. If they make it their rule to complete their shopping before the hour named for closing the shops, the most selfish in every place will find that it is to their interest to fall in with the majority. and make the movement unanimous. Ami rt 0f the m truction m I 0f the Severn, m order to ”“58 temporar amyrngouttheir agreemcutm this respect, , will be equally liberal and honourable in i dealing with their customers. Tns general meeting of the shareholders of the Dominion Bank, was held in To- ronto on the let inst. The directors pre- sented a most satisfactory report, showmg this bank to be one of the best man iged I institutions in the country. The net pro- fits for the term ending 22nd April, aftc: d cducting charges of management, provid- ing for doubtful debts, and appropriating . 20 per cent, for preliminary expenses, 1 ‘ and ten per cent, for bank premises, are - 7‘ A, . _ ”my“; 01" muons.“ BO} 3â€"9“ r route at 1 p. 112 ;und the Goldwater route , 3107,4333“ from which has been paid, the Grand Trunk railway train which at 130 Pm- Tns chns’s Brn‘mnar.â€"â€"“The event" I per cent. per annum, $57,075.03, leav ng arrived at the Union Station on Thursday afternoon, there arrived twenty boys who were brought from England by Miss Macpherson. The lads were brought out about two weeks ago. and have since then been in Belleville where several of the little fellows were taken by farmers. The boys are all about ten or twelve years of age, and very intelligent and apparently able to do good ser- vice on the farms of their employers They-left on the \Vcstern ‘train at four o‘clock for Gait, where Miss Macphersou has a home for their re.- ception. There are about 150 boys and girls now on the way here per steamer Prussia, who will also be received at Miss Macpherson’s home. -â€"Teleg-raph. ACCORDING to the Berlin correspon- dent of the London Times, Gennanv l is preparing for all eventualities by defensive measures on an extensive scale. Metz is having fresh fortifi- cations added to it, and is just pro- vided with a lot of guns scarcely in- ferior to the celebrated monster do- mesticated on Mont Yalerien during the siege of Paris. Belford and the other French fortresses still occupied by the Germans are placed in a state of defence, which indicates an ap- prehension that they may have to be defended before the stipulated term of surrender arrives. The en- trance to the W'eser is protected by collossal fortifications, a precaution to be speedily imitated at the mouth of the Elbe. Simultaneously with this, unwearied attention is paid to the eficiency of the troops. 4.» (if The morning edition of the Toronto Telegraph has been discontinued. OX3 night recently when the British House of Lords was discussing the bill ' relating to narriage with the deceased wife’s sister, the Duke of Marlborough read, amid great laughter,the following ex- tract frum a letter which he declared he had met with in an American newspaper : I married a widow who had amarriageable daughter. My father who often came to see me, took a. fancy to my stepdaughter and married her. This my father became my son-in~law, and my step-den ghter be- come my mother, since she was the wife of my father. Sometime afterwards my wife had ason. .. He was the brother-in-law of my father and also my uncle, as he, was the I brother of my mother-in-law, the wife of ' my grandmother since she was the mother ‘ of my, mother; for‘myself, I was at once u - my father. .My step-daughter'also had a son; of course this son was my brother, find at the same time my grandson,since he ,jwssthemhild of my daughter. My wife was the husband andthe grandson of my wife; and as the husband of a person’s grand- I 1 l ' mother, I was my own grandfathcr.â€"Co.u. , gress. at “Imago on the above day will be the laying of the corner stone bf the new English Church. The Oril'da Brass Bax-d has been engaged, and there will also be an exclusion from Orillia, under the sus- pices of the Sons of Temperance, who have chartered the steamer Ida Burton for the occasion. ,THE Northern Railway time table has been altered, and the passenger trains now arrive at about a quarter past twelve, and leave at four. This allows almost four hours for business or pleasure in Orillia. and also enables business men to answer correspondents on the date of the receip of their comm unicationsâ€"it is almost need- less to add, no slight boon. Tm: Vow namesâ€"We understand that Mr. P. Burnett, P. L S., has received the Captaincy of N o. 7, (Orillia) Company : Lieut. Drum retains his office. and Ser- geant-Major John Strathern, late of No. 6 Company, to be Ensigult is intcndclthat the company shall be immediately recruit: d to the full strength, or otherwise the head- quarters will be removed from Orillla Tn}: Nonrnxsx Runwar is doing a large business this spring. At almost every station between Toronto and Oril‘zia there are to be seen large quantities of timber. lumber, or other freight, awaiting removal. The ballasting bet“ een this village and Barrie is being done rapidly; and we un- derstand it is the intention of 'the Directors put on two trains ,3 day to Orillia as soon as the ballasting is completed. WAnxxxo.â€"The Inspector requests us to state that he wrll not allow any party to obstruct the sidewalks with goods. \Ve noticed Mr. Jackson energetically expostu- lating with an individual driving a team along the side-walk embankment near the foot of Peter street, on Saturday. This is right, as, thOugh bad enough,<lriving on them will make these “sidewalks? worse. A PROGRAMME of Amusementsto be held on the Queen’s Birthday, is-being prepared by Mr, George Fletcher. Small advertis ing spaces will be ofi'ered to business men at a. reasonable figure, the proceeds to be applied towards defraying the expenses connected with the Cricket and Lacrosse matches. Mr. Fletcher purposes calling upon the business men this afternoon, to obtain advertisements. The programme will be widely circulated. - . chsx’s ernnxr.â€"The Cricket match between the married and single members of . Union Club will begin at 9 o’clock am, and the Lacrosse match at 3 o’clock in the afternoon. The Sons of Temper- once have chartered the Ida Burton for an excursion to Washago. That village pre- sents tempting accommodation for-picnics. In the evening the Oddfcllows’ Promenade 'Concertwill ,be held in the Drill Shed. Extensive preparations for it are in pro- lu balance of $50,413.77. ' confrere got l No. 1 and 2 dividends, at the rate of b The Directors report that no losses have been made at either the Head Office or Agencies since the Bank opened, which must be satisfact- ory proof to the shareholders that the in- stitution is well managed. The branch in this town, under the management of Mr. Seadding, 18 doing a. good business, and has proved of great benefit to our mer- chants and others. Tan Srussrs.â€"No little dissatisfaction was expressed, during the recent \vet wea- ther, with the state of our streets. The crossings were simply horrible, and indeed the same remark Would apply to all the streets, with the very slight exception where we have been allowed the luxury of asidewalk Which is not merely another name for a mud embankment. We do not wish'to find fault with the manner in which the appmpriations for streetimpnwe- inents have been made in the past. But we shall complain if the Council delay longer about adopting a liberal sidewalk policy, and the people of the village will support us in doing so. For the credit of our village, as we'll as for the comfort of both residents and'visitorsâ€"of the latter a larger number than ever before are ex: pected this seasonâ€"we must have sidewalks on the principal streets. [Since the above was in type, we have been informed that the Council has given out tenders for the construction of a sidewalk, six feet wide, on Peter st., from the Railway station to Elgin street. This is one “step in the right direction. ”} â€"â€"-â€"â€"-~¢.o-.-â€"â€"â€" @ We have received from Mr. James Fleming, Seedsman and Florist, 350 Yonge st. , Toronto, his annual Catalogue of Greer.- House, Bedding, and other plants. ({3’ LAST Tuesdays. frightful and discs- trous fire broke out in Ingermll, by which over half a million dollars’ worth of pro- perty was destroyed. Only eight stores were left standing. 8? Owing to the pressure of job work and other unavoidable circumstances, we have not been able to devote as much at- tention to the editorial department as usual during the past two or. three weeks. V Correspondents have ,however,made up for deficiencies in this respect. P. J. Marvinâ€"In the article which we copied from the Telegraph last week,our- the names of the oficers of this Company slightly mixed. Christopher RobinsOn, Esq” Q.C., Toronto, is Con- sulting Counsel, and Win-Murdock, By}, C. E., Chief Engineer. '. _ , ‘During 5. recent thunder-storm, eight zinen‘ took refuge in a small shanty near- Collingwood.’ The building was struck by lightning, andltwo of the men were so se- verelyinjuredthsttheycould not be re-_ movedto‘ ”i l’sllthose present felt the shock moretdr‘less. and s dog"‘which lsy - upon thefloor 'was instantly killed. . ’\ my,“ ,' mm .mâ€" paid the 8-1 into court with a plea of ten- amount claimed. F. Evans for plaintiff. Monday, His Bongo:- 5 Judge Gowsu, presiding. The following are some of the cases in which Counsel were engaged. . 814m vs vs. Hogdboar.â€"‘-This was an action on a. promissory note, for $27. Judge» ment for Plaintifi' on giving bond of indem- nity, note having been lost. Mr. G. E: Corbould for Plaintiff Mauudrel ct. Dohcrty.â€"Mr. G. E. Cox- bould for Plaintifi'; Mr. W. imet for De- fendant. Thiscese was referred to erbi- tration by consent of Counsel. Bailey es. Foleyâ€"This was an action for some four dollars, wages. The Defendant put in a. set off. Judgement for $2 for Plaintiff. Mr. G. E. Corbould for Plait» tiff. Mr. S. S. Robinson for Defendant. Tallany es. Giuty.â€"An action for extra work. Adjourned until next court, for want of evidence. Mr. Frank Evans for Plaintifi‘. Mr. G. E. Corbould for De- fendant. Moore co. "flightâ€"Mr. S. S. Robinson appeared for Plaintiff. This was a suit for a small amount. Judgment for Plaint- iff, with the exception of $1.50 allowed in the offset. Pcard cs. Elliotâ€"Mr. S. S. Robinson appeared for Plaintiff and Mr. F. Evans for Defendant. This was an action for Work and labor. It was settled between the parties consenting that judgment be given for $15 and costs. Curbct cs. Harrington.â€"Mr. Evans for Plaintiff and Mr. S. S. Robinson for De- fendant. This was a suit for some 37 claimed by Plaintiff as fees for Profession- al evidence. The magistrates decided at the time of his giving his evidence that four dollars was sufficient, and 84 was tendered to him. Mr. S. S. Robinson der, which amount was accepted by the Plaintiff. Geo. Murray rs. Romeo y d: Co.â€"(Slaven, Gr.b i n,and Mulcahy : Co. ,Garnishees).-â€"- Mr. S.S.Robinson appeared for tthlaintiif and Mr. G. E. Corbould for Defendants and Gmnishecs. This was a suit against the Garnishces, who claimed to be able to set off a private debt against a partnership debt, on an arrangement to that effect made by one of the partners. The Judge reserved his decision. ' Booth cs. Long.-Judgmcnt for amount claimed. F. Evans for plaintiff. Noble cs Halliday.â€"Judgment for run- ount claimed. ‘ F. Evans for plaintiff. Tmlliopc rs ll’olnmâ€"Judgment for amount claimed. F. Evans for plaintiff. Sinclair ts. JI'Lcllan.â€"Judgment for amount claimed. F. Evans for plaintiff. Ryan vs. Borlaml.-â€"Judgment for sun- ount chi-nod. F. Evans for plaintiff. Tna‘lmpe cs, Haneyâ€"Judgment for an2~ ount claimed. F. Exnns for plaintiff. Dillon rs. La mmoml. â€"â€"J udgnicnt for amount claimed. F. Evans for plaintiff. ll'ilsou t3. Grahamâ€"Judgment for am- ount claimed. F. Evans for plaintiff. Wilson r3. ll'intcrs.-Ju:lg1ncnt for Leigh rs. C.-'om'.'.~:.â€"~Plaintifi' claimed 850. This was one of those cases usually called horse cases, and a number of witnesses were examined on both sidcsprnd judgnn n: for plaintiff for $20 rendered. Mr. Lount for plaintiff. F. Evans for defendant. Whitney d? RI'Pl'irc rs. Jthuu.â€"â€"This Wt: an Interplcadcr issue to try the ques- tion of ownership of crrtain horses and w ngons seized by tie Bailiff. The property was claimed by two sons of the Defend- ant, and a numberof witnesses were (rolled to prove that the sons had bought the pro- perty. Mr. Evans for the Plaintifi's called no witnesses, but relied on a cross exam- ination of the witnesses to show that the father had an interest in some or all of the articles under seizurc,and succeeded to the extent of about$75. F.Evans for plain- tifi'. S. S. Robinson for claimant. M Morrison Council and. Court 62301713103. Council met at the School House, Lot 10, E.‘ F. G. Road, on the 4th May, inst. The Reeve in the chair. Present: Messrs. Canning, McCormick, and Robinson. Mr. McClelland absent. Minutes of last sit- ting read and approved. Appeal of Henry Dierk for lot 21 on the 8th Con. heard, and on motion reduced 827. Hugh Cox, Junior, to be inserted in Assessment Roll for Lot 29, 2nd Com, in lieu of William Cox; also, Richard F. Street to\bc inserted for Lot No. 13, E. Free Grant Road. in lieu of Jas. McCabe. The clerk was in- structed to write to the Crown Lands De- partment to ascertain what lots have been sold or located in the Township; also fora list of all lots resumed by Government. A resolution was also csr.ied that the fur- ther revision of Assessment Roll be defer- red until next sitting of Council. Petition from R. F. Street to be exempted from taxation on Saw mill, read. Not Granted. Report of Mr. Canning, is to sale of pine timber to John Whiteside and Alfred Lloyd, read and adopted. Mrs. Ann Charles, and Mrs. John Siminrzton to be exempt from the performance of statute labour this year. Account of A. C. Boyd for $7, and Wm. Young, salary as colloc- tor, 1871, $25, to be paid. Taxes for lots 20, and 21, on the 10 com, to be refunded to H. R. Christie, or his representative, from the date of resumption by the Gov- ernment. Communication from Inspec- tor of asylums, c., read. Petition from Wm. Minsrdns and others, praying for assistance on division No. 10, read and de- ferred to next meeting of Council. Peti- tion from John Bowers and 41 others was to Pigs, read, and, on motion, orderedthat the by-lsw now existing relating to pigs do stand. ,-' A‘dsm' Johnston, jr., appoint- ed pathmsster for division 11); J. E. Jackson, for division 1 ; Thdmss Ducts, for division 5; Council adjourned until celled together by the Reeve, then to meet at School House, Lot 10, Eat Free Gnmt mffimnr N. Assessor, Township MW 6’ Goodwmnsforlprn lashed: received. Wilson a. 00., publishers, cs principles Colborne St. , Toronto: “ The Teacher's (IMAM: ' 7‘ of 1" North Simcoo,” ”Moi-m. . ’ I last; and wunmericslh,“ "I m The committee sppOinted for-the purpose submitted 3 code of Ivy-laws for the asso- ciation, which, sftersomeslight discussion, was, on motion of Mr. W. McLean, adopted. Then ensued a protracted and very animated dm' '01: on the menu and demerits of the superannustod Teach- ers’ Fund. At length, on motion of Mr. Duggsn, seconded by Mr. Long, a still further- postponement was agreed to, that one of those interested but unavoidably absent, would be enabled to offer their views on the question. Mr. Long then delivered his promised essay ; the sub- ject being “ A comparison of the effects of compulsory and free-will education throughout the world.” It was most ex- cellent, giving a graphic and statistical account (if the proportionate amount of education received in thcx different coun- tries throughrut the civilized world. and tracing-the varied systems of intellectual advancement, in the same; and giving to our present educational system in Canada. much and deserved praise. Owing to the time occupied in the discussion of the Teachers’ Super-snuusted Fundâ€"in which all had participatedâ€"Mr. M’Intosh's essay on “Corporal Punishment” was postponed until next meeting. Some lady teacher, expressing through some of those present a desire to know as to the expediency of their attendance, it was unanimously agreed that their presence would be con- ducive to the harmony and interests of the Association. The following motions were then madczâ€"By Mr. M’Coll, sec- onded by Mr. Duggan, that Mr. Campbell give a Reading st next meeting ; by Mr. Montgomery, seconded by Mr. M’Lean, that Mr. Miller give an essay on Botany : by Mr. Campbell, seconded by Mr. Long, that Mr. Williamson give an essay on music; ”by Mr. M’lntosh, seconded by Mr. Miller, that Mr. Dilworth give an essay, the subject to be optional. Everything passed off with the most genial good feel- ing; and proceedings terminated by sing- ing the “National Anthem.” Next meet- ingtobe held on the first Saturday in J one. â€"â€"â€"â€"H 0.‘ CORRESPONDENCE Editor of Tun Exrosrron : Dun Sunâ€"I think it rather strange that the Hamilton Spectator should pub- lish only a. part of my letter, draw his own inicrcnces from it, and setthem forth as being correct according to my showing. Permit me to treat him to a truth out of an old saw, “ Don't hollow till you are of the w .” As my former figures were so satisfactory to the Spectator, I will repeat them. Distance from Toronto to Parry Sound, via Brsccbridgc and Lake Rosscal‘, 178 miles. Distance from Hamilton to Parry Sound. touching Hog Bay, Lakes Muskoks and Joseph, 102 miles. Distance from Orillis to Parry Sound, via. Brae:- bridgc, touching Lake Roman, 93 miles. From Orillia, through Orillis and Matche- dash Townships, touching Lukcs Muskoka and St. Joseph, 68 miles. Distance from Toronto to Parry Sound, via the lecturer:- tioned mute, 153 miles, against [62 miles via the proposed Hamilton route. True the Toronto Ring made s mistake , in taking the route they did, North of Orillis, but it is not too late to rectify it, provided they are not blind to their own interests, and surely their champion will see to it that they use well the advantage with which “ nature has blessed them. ” True there may be s very little danger of the Midland stepping in and cutting out both rivals, and so secure the mammoth share of the North-west traflic. With re- gard to my knofledge of Canadian geo- graphy, I pass it over, at present, by sim. ply saying that the proposed Hamilton line, if ever built to Hog Bay, will pass through one township not at present in- tersected by another line. Yours, waitirg further developments, ON WARD. Northern Observatory, 1st May, 187 2. Ono-1â€" Editor of Tar: Exrosrroa: Simâ€"In the issue of your brilliant con- temporary, the misnsmcd Light, dated April 24th, the Editor in s leading article entitled “ Morel Depravity,” attributes all the evil perpetrated in this neighbourhood from a. remote period to the men employed in the construction of the new Railways. Unquestionsbly there are stuns pretty rough specimens to be found among the “ Navigators” now sojourning in this local- ity ; but on the other hand there will be found a large proportion of intelligent, educated men, as well as men poo-easing considerable property,-smong them. .The specific charges brought against “ Railrosders” by the apicnt editor of the dim Light, are, first. mt of name sud reputation; secondly, lack of a visible means of support;snd, thirdly, plundering and loafer-ism. In answer to the first charge,I would say thstnlthough they may not rejoice in so brilliant a name and rep- utation as that possessed by their cheering assailant, yet many among the class so sweepingly condemned, enjoy. the respect of their acquaintances to full as amt an extent as the editor of the Light. The charges oflsckof visiblemssnsofsupport, plundering and loafer-ism are easily dis- posed‘of. WorkingonsRsilmsdilsnre- ly s' visible means of support, and s man who can: his bread in this way, is, beyond all doubt, nolosfer. As to plundering, I have yetto learn -Erom whom they have plundered.“ In fact the charges of the Light, when analysed, amount to whstthe Yankees,in a general way,“ “pm-e Temperance not only destroys health, thcinnocent and thehdphbutspeeods' woe and sorrow all around financial circle. It cuts down youth in iii-vigour, mlwod in its strength, and-go in it weakness; it breaksthe father's heart, bereaves the doting mother, extinguishe- ”and sn'ec- tion, erases conjugal love, blots out filial attachment, blight: parental hope, and brings down mourning age in sorrow to the grave. It produces flatness, not strength; sicknas, not health; death, not long life. It makes wives widows, child- ren orphans, fathers fricndless, and all at last beggars. it produces fevers, feeds rheumatism, nurses the gout, welcomes epidemics, invites disease, imparts pesti- lence, embraces consumption, cherishes dyspepsia, and sums“ spoplexy sud paralytic affections. It covers the land with idleness and poverty, disease and crime. It fills our gsols, furnishes our slmshouses, and supplies subjects for our asylums. 1t engenders controversies, fos- ters quarrels, and cherishes riots It con- demns law and spurns justice, crowds the penetentisries, and furnishes the victims for the scaffold. It violates obligations, rcverences fraud, and honours infamy. It is the lifeblood of the gambler, the food of the counterfeiter, the prop of the high- wayman, and the support of the midnight incendiary and nssimsin, the friend and companion of the brothel. Itcountensuces the liar, respects the thief, and esteems the blasphemer. It defames benevolence, hates love, swms virtue, slanders inno- cencc. It incites the father to butcher his innocent children, helps the husband to murder his wife, and aids the child to be- come the parricide. It burns man, con- sumes woman. dctcsts life, curses God, and despises heaven . It suborns witnesses, nurses perjury, defiles the jury box, and stains the judicial ermine. It bribes votes corrupts elections, poisons our institutions, and endangers our Government. It de- grades the citizen, lowers the legislator, and dishonours the statesman. It brings shame, not honour; terror, not safety; de- spair, not hope; misery, not happiness. And then, with the malevaleuce of a. fiend, it calmly surveys its frightful desolation, and insatiatc with havoc, it poisons felicity, kills peace, ruins morals, blights confidence, slays reputation, and wipes out national honourâ€"then curses the world, and laughs at the ruin it has inflicted upon the human raceâ€"Cox. _..â€". ...._._._ MM. ....â€"â€".â€"-â€"â€"â€" . mummy ms. (5? BfiglitSidc. and Tia: alum-cu”. F rieuo’. for March, are to hand. Published by the Bright Side 00., Chicago, U. S. a We are in receipt of No. 2 of the Scimtific Canadian. It in an excellent publication, and should be well supported by the Canadian public. A young man named Thomas Horne, in the employ of the Parry Sound Lumber~ ing Company, recently had three of his fingers cut off with an edging saw. 6’ We should have mentioned last week the receipt of the current number of the New Dominion Monthly. It is a good number. Price fifteen cents. Published by John Dougsll Son, Montreal. THE town of Lindsay has voted 3 bonus of $60,000 to the Lindsay, Fenclon Falls and Ottawa Railway Company. A few weeks since they voted 850,000 to the Grand Junction Railway, making 8110,- 000 granted for Railway purposes. A LIFE \‘szrsn.â€"â€"“ The Pure Gold Pub- lishing Company” are issuing a series of Canadian tales, and, judging from the number before ireâ€"entitled “A Life Wast- ed"â€"they will exert a beneficial influence, and are deserving an extended circulation. ' 6' An act of the last session of the Ontario Legislative Assembly provides that “ every person engaged in tmding, manu- facturing or mining (not being in co-part- nemhip), but using as his business style some name or designation other than his own name, such as ‘6; Co,’ or some other word indicating a plurality of members in the firm, shall file a declaration in the pro- per registry ofiice of a similar nature to that required by the co-partnership’s act.” W macaw The Ottawa. correspondent of the Chica- go, Tribune, who was resent at the open- ing of the Dominion ulisment, writes as follows on the above-named gentleman :â€" The Hon. Alex. Mackenzie is eminent Is self-made men ofthe com- munity in the best sense of that frequent- ly misapplied word. Mr. Mackenne was once s stone mason on the Welland Canal whence he has risen, by indomitable per- severance sud ceaseless ind , to the 'tion of a. Provincial Cabinet ' later, and leader of one of the two great: parties in the Dominion Parliament. Hrs stnct personal integrity undeniable, and, though a poor man, e resisted the temptstion of calm until it become his by the gift_of the people. But with s. devotion to principle somewhat unuIInlJIe supported a. measure introduced by sconesgue, at the last ses- sion of the Ontario Legislature to abolish dual reprewntstion, and thus himselfto give ups yesrthence, e on or- tsbleofics, worthOLOOOsyesr, with the. comparatively easy task of mm tux-is finance, for the uncertain prospects of winningtheTre-sury mourn. ' ‘ ‘ ‘ and directness are the . Msckeuzie’sOntcrz,‘ and our store-peck butter, the conseq the winter of ’70 and 71 and the present winter, there is singer proportion of re- jected or poor butter held over, in com- chlles‘uchmplesstsq‘y’ ' 11,3101. lowing isfinmthexonumk" " ' up.“ bythyfleguld: ’ ;;:f:-. Tbs-articleoompuelh _ __ withsny "Em .M$Mdm. w 29“"? the: for the 1'7: ' .Mm for-1871, m - :38- Thus il,::tm«,lrfiflh ecompsnson ween 1861 and 137] whichisof more than“. trty, m,quslity. sdnanuerhasbet-n ”(cued to by u with formanyyeeninm thishsdgandit is withgrut pleasure thatwemablc to record a marked im- provement in the past two years; in the quality sndgctting-up of Candi“ Butter. To this subject We again devote 5 outside- rcblc space, in the hope of doing goodser- vrce to the trade. During the open-tic: of the Reciprocity ‘lh-esty with-the United States, our best Butter was bought, by Americans for hune consumption" and a- port to Britain under W’ M ’ ed and medium bower was generally all that ever found its way to Britain, direct from Montreal, thus giving Canada Butter 3 very unenviable reputation in the English markets Since the repealof the Reciprocity Treaty our fine butterhasgonefromnomrcll ' to London and Liverpool, ing its stand :1 Since it has been ascertained that we have fine butter here, British importer: have adopted the plan of buying only selected direct and is fast tak- ongside of “State” Bower. uencehssbeenthstin n with good, than for many years. At the risk of being severe, we hope it may sell for “gr-cue” price, especially as most of this grade of butter is consigied for sale on account of country merchants, who have the greatest power in ' the im movement in quality so much robe dcsir ‘ Hitherto the country buyers have taken everything in a butter kg, and id much the same price for good. and lieving thatif butter took a start in value the lot would go all at one price. During the season of 1.871, we beleim we are correct in saying, 76 per cent of tho butter exported has been thanughl ex-. amined, package by package, and 5a.:- fied as to ‘ssltincss. color and flavor: the buyer- stipulating that all packages not up. to the standard of ‘ sndsound” should. be thrown out. If .uyers will adhere to. this mode of psi-elapse for two. or three years, the country merchants will soon find out that it pays to. buy good butter only, and fire dairy woman ' come to. the conclusion it pays best to make thg best in her- power. In several of the gest butter districts the plan is being udopted of making it illegal to sell butter off the Market-place. This saves stone- keepcr-s from the cm ' necessity of telling some of their best customers their butter is trash, which the buyer on the market is not afraid to do. Weregue'. that so may complaints in being made about the use of Goderich salt, but it h. a. fact that this salt is so swung, so intensely salty, that unless used in very limited quantity in curing butter, it renders the butter bittenâ€"and it seems impossible to get butter mskersto forego the opportu- nity of selling threeor ur mnndtof salt at the price of butter. e are convinced it would pay-every-etowkeeper and buyer of butter to give for nothing a. bag of Ash- tank. or Higgins’ double-stove sot. There is one more improvement needed ViL, un- formity of packages.. If every county would adopt a uniform size' of keg and tub, it would be an advertisement for that county. gmgntm. Cmm’sCa-nsges,’ stTudhopeBras'. Gm- your hardwstest Tudhope Bros'. Pnumnuumns for beautiful children, at TudhOpe Bros.’ Gsx‘rs’ Furnishings of all kinds, and all prices, at G. M. Wilson's. Ir you want a fashionable suit for sum.‘ mer, give Parkhill your order. On. Cake, Oil Cake, both whole and ground, at Kennett Cookie. G. M. Wmsox has just received some very beautiful new Dress goods. A vnnv- In? stockof Points, Oilssnd Varnish, ‘ es, at ermott Cook e". . For. genuine Gold and Silver Watches and Jewellery, go toJ. B. Thompson's. Lsnmslâ€"lf‘you wnh' to“ ruse' mum Flower-s, buy your Flower Seeds at Ker- mottnnd Cooke’s. F PaintBr-ushes, sndeverysortofBr-phes, verychesp, stKemottCooke’s. Canaan’s Cmâ€"Tudhope Bro}. are agents forthesenecesesries. Their stock islugemndtheirpriemuecomidendlow. Tm: Agriwlcursl Woo. is one of the Soundest StockCom ' dorm business in the Dominion, , ' in 1853.â€"P. Murray, Agent, ‘ 06°: in Bouth’s Block. . 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