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on ma fr War News. The Eastern War is naturally narrows the circle around them, Iu: "tl al " - will not be surprising atany mo- "JAN. 3, 1878 ---- {ment to hear of Turkey suing for peace, in fact if the Porte has a friend onthe European continent. that friend will urge immediate peace, for a prolongation of that war only means the wiping out of the Turkish power from Europe. Brit ain may intefere to check Russian sggrandizement but such interfer- ence would only fend to hasten A Happy New Year. We have now passed the threshold | of 7878 aiid Took anxiously forward b. the view of discovering any in- pati o t the future pointing out hat we may expect from the sar-into which we have just entor- _1tis said that "there is luck 1 'odd numbers" but this does not je trio in the calender for some our most unfortunate years have - been classed amongst the odd num- bers and we have every reason to 'pelieve and encouragement Lo hope snd trust that the present year 'which. belongs to the even numbers will be & vais improvement on its odd (in more than its number) pre- Jecessor. It cannot be denied that wpard times" touched bottom during tho past year, morey Was more stringent, pay ments niore tardy wnd the commereial' out-look more murky during the past than in any other year during the reign of Hard Mimes, | Now the ascent may be slow, the pressure scarcely less se- yere, payments may still be reluet+ ant, still the clond is rising, the mibts are clearing away and the sun of prosperity begins to guild the distant horizon and promise better times for 1878 than for several years past and should pothing arise to turn thie tide, the car of prosperity will be moving onward ere We reach the vernal equinox. But very much depends upon how we steer cautious hands must steer the helm or we shall be back apon the rocks and breakers of commercial ruin; bat admonished by the past with in tnigst steady hand and stout heart WO MAY | oo mugions of the present timo seon reach the open sea and Jour] kad the flying: report that the progress be slow it will be in the |¢icctions in Port Perry at this time are to right direction. Let us see toit that | turn to a greater or less extent on the will- the phrase "Happy New Year" is |ingness of tho members to saddle on the neither a misnomer, ner meaning less but let us do our best to make the Ruropean dismemberment of that power and drive the Crescent back to its Balkan heights. We believe however that even Turkey is not so besotted us expose ber very oxistence by a stupid, stub- born and fruitless resistance which could only result in utter ruin -- The extepsive reinforcements--over 300,000 men--being brought for- ward by Rustin are not atall ex. pected to take the field against Tur- key but are looked upon as a sort of endosation of the terms of peace.-- While it is pot expected that Russia will be wild will doubtless offer such conditions in ber demands she as may not be regafded with much favor by some of the European] powers and a backing of half a million or so of men will go far in making conditions which might otlierw se be regarded as outragoous, passively palatable and canse them to be swallowed were it even with a grin. Taking everything into con- sideration the chances avo that the termination of the waris at hand. -- _-- ----t Idle Rumors. There are few seasons in the year in which that slippery tongued old dame Rumor finds more active employment. than at election times, at all times unreliable she takes corporation the interest on the purchase money of the new Diving Park lately pur- chased by a company in town, Of course it bappy to ourselves and to each such a rumor oy do no foundation in otherand by a determine! effort seok fact tho thing is too ridiculous for a mo- Would it not look well to see men tugging, toiling to make it prosperous, thus making [ment's serious consideration. it indeed a Happy New Year. -- Exercise the Franchise. and sweating to gain bread for their families that being about all that they can do,--and -- have to help to pay the interest on a driving ye. Tth inst., the day pro: | park investment The thing is too absurd fora vi by law for the election of members to serve at our municipal council bourds for the insuing year is very properly looked forward to with considerable interest especially by aspirants for municipal honors -- This interest should liy no means be confined to the candidates, electors should eno less anxious over the yesults. It cannot be regarded as » matter of indifference to the public who may secure public positions in our legislatures, municipal or other wise, and electors ought ever 10 yor A * member that the elective franchise y is simply a trust plated in the Bands) re Diiviug Pork Compens snd sou If Heke of elect rs not to be used in a cure- lis ju that Company a sufficient number Jess or indifferent manner but only | capatie of such meanness as to spunge le moments consideration and-we do not believe that a counciler could be found who could be guilty of any such wrong. Of course it is no ones business who purchases a park or how many parks may be purchased so long | as the purchasers foot the bill, The pur- chase is highly creditableto their liberality but to ask the ratepayers to pay the interest of the investment would be too much of a good thing. We would not havs noticed any such rumor had it not been that capital 1s being made of it by knowing ones who have no fears themselves but who are worki g on the fears of others. We would only invite examine the list of names of those who form think of twelve active, intelligent, wearing itself ont, each 'succeeding oo 0 nd qopt of the advice, of the méve of the, Russians presses the electors, "We, and doubtless every friend of Turk more elosely to the wall and |ghe village regret the withdrawal of such and W. M. Willcox. Amongst 80 many names it may be reasonably expected ~that thers will be good, bad. and ind fiefent, but it is not for us to select, this is the work for the ballots of ¢he electors and we hbpe 'they may show a sagacity in discriminating worthy of their intelligence with an eye single to the best interests of the municipal- ity. talented aspirants ready and willing to bow to the wishes of the people, all ready to men as Mr. W. M#Jones from the arena of public duty, we would have been much better gaisfled and doubtless tho best friend: of the corporation will be feady to expres: similar, sentiments had Mr. Jones in place of leaving the municipal arena sought to advance another step and place himself at the head of the corporation, but a deed done bas an end and while we regret Mr. Jones' determination to withdraw for the present: frcm our town council we would say to the CARTWRIGHT. The contest in Cartwright is narrowed down to the offices of Reeve and Deputy, the contestants being B. B. Spinks, Esq, they present Reeve, and Jas. Parr, Esq., a mem- ber of the present couucil, for the Reeveship. and for Deputy Messrs Lattimer and Taylor. The members of council Messrs Goggin, electors Took well to your choice. Seymour and Taylor have been returned by _ Hlection 'Work. The free and independent of Port Perry met in the yo hall on New Year's evening, tor the purpose of discussing ~ municipal matters in general and the actions of the late council in particular. The chair was occupied by the M. P. P. for N. Ontario. All members of the late council and aspirants, for the new addressed the electors With the ex-- ception of Mr Willcox who was" un- avoidably absent: The Reeve gave a éondenséd state ment of the affairs of the corpera- ---- acclamation, That the contest will be Nominations. forght on Hs'merits wé have not the slightest, -- doubt,the contestants are honorabie men and the 'interests of the municipality and nok) personal likings and dislikings, will form Monday, the day appointed. by: law for nominating the municipal the staple of discussion. The electors can Councilors, Reeves, Aldermen and Mayors throughout tho province, have no other object than the interests of the ,, | municipality in directing their choice. We was a busy day all over; but "busy + have asserted time and again, and we have is not strong enough for the ex- no fear of successful contradiction when we citoment in Reach. Ilere Manches assert that Mr, Spinks, the pres:nt resve of tor was the centre of attraction and | Cartwright, deserves a foremost place in the from an early hour the aspirants to | front ranks of the reeves of our province, in offico'might be seen flitting around all our rambling we do not meet with any on reconnoitering service, rigged in |TECVE better up in the duties of his office or their go-to-meeting garb with more careful to perform those duties for the i ? best interests of the municipality over which pockets «rushed full of documentary ; a a . 4 he presides. We can easily point to recves evidence of their nwa innocence And | yi, much more starch and display, but it + 4 n of the guilt of other aspirants. The | would bother us to find one better qualified expiring captain was hopping around for the position or more likely to serve his with his hat on three bairsand hugg- constituents with profit and advantage to the municipality, In the case of deputy we should judge that Mr. Lattimer will be re- ing in his breast a scroll resembling that which the prophet saw ages ago "within and without it was mourn- turaed by a very largo majority should his As nominations crept on a pace an= opponent go to the polls. These municipal the hour for | contests are by no means to be depreciated ing and woe." they form a sort of municipal disinfectant' xiety began to rise to a fever heut | clear the atmosphere and tend to furnish a beacon light to all who may follow and pre- tion with its position and 'prospects. The addresses for the most part wero brief. The Reeve and Messrs Jones and Crandell were the only speakers who extended their ro- marks, Mr. Jones and the Reeve bad a pretty lively tilt which result: Mr. Jones delt his late colleagues scme ed in the rveve's surrender. pretty hard hits and declined accept ing a nomination under such a re- gime, charging the members of the late council with misappropriating un- largo sums of money" on suitable gravel. His remarks were judicious and well placed. Ie op- posed the entering into any large outlay for the present at least in making provision for a fire engine He uged the exercise of the utmost economy in the municipal manage- ment so that the taxes may bé kept at the lowest possible figure. Mr. Crandell too urged economy and referred to the expenditure on the railway extension as a great and one or two aspirants made them- | selves ludricrous by their pranks, |vent them from running foul of those sunken ridiculous scheming and selfish plots. | rocks on which municipal councils not un. Here a full fledged clique would | frequently founder. We are pleased to sce | 3 + : come to the surface and be frowned {our Cartw right friends adopting the only . | satisfactory mode of arranging such matters down, a ring would be formed and } : down, oS . the public platform ; meetings are to be held as soon burst, and finally the ¢€oD- | around the township when the several poiuts test had simmered down to a scrub | demanding public attention will be discus-- The indefatifiablo township [ee fairly and intcligently and strictly con | fined to municipal matters. BROCK, The entire council has been returned by Well done for Brock | WHITBY TOWNSHIP, Our Whitby friends feel it to be their duty | to have a municipal war and in order to race. Clork now mukes his way to the town hall and having gone through Lh i ! the necessary preliminaries called | acclamation. on nominations wher the following td WE + hat, < parties were duly noniind ed as fol lows : -- gécure this they have succeeded in pitting For Reeve--Messrs, St. John, Weil and | Ur. Tweedie against Mr. Bickell the present Holman, the other nominees for the office | reevd, while Messrs McTaggart and Smith all retired. are bound to battle for the office of depaty.| For First Deputy Reeve there were four | That Mr. Fickell will floor his opponent is} neminecs, P.|about as certain as anything in the future Christie, Christie, and Dobson preferred to remain in viz :--Messrs, Mowbray, Holman and Dobson. Messrs. oan be. The council have been geturned by accla- mation, viz : Messrs Mathewsol, Davidson, Lt H. Bickle. The municipal Millennium still reigns in | the township of Uxbridge and the cutie) For the office of Second council bave been returned by acclamation, ¥ | Deputy Reeve, there were several but all viz; Messrs Feasly, Parker, James, Maj ¢ the positions they held last year, and Mr. Holman preferred trying for reeveship-- Thence only Mr, Mowbray remained for that office and he was consequently elected by acclamation. except Messrs. Bates and Christie retired. -- | and Percy. Mr. Bates too would have retired but some | UXBRIDGE VILLAGE. one stuck Lim to -it and his name was put George Wheler has been re-elected Reeve on the list, but he declined to run and re- by acclamation while a company cf seven quested the electors not to vote for him as | have all received nominations for the olive] he had no desire to contest the position.-- | of councilor, viz: _Messis. Waiks, Harman, | Summerville, Maunder, McGiattan, Parrish | For the office of Councilor there was a | aad Walker. formidable number but.that melted away as, teited INDSAY. the proving time came on leaving only five | ' } iri A : real candidates, viz: Messrs, Dobson The few left in this ambitious town with- y : . hy Mr. {° y Purdy withdrew and the other two were vot | eration, In order to make things lemsant | the good natured electors gave every second present to declare themselves otherwise | Burnett, Purdy, Heard and Lang. ut a nomination are scarcely worth consid- wan a nomination and some were for extends they deubtlezs would bave changed the . ing the Lonor to the ladies. We may give aspect of affairs. So that the Council for the 4 ; | the names of a score or xo of the nominees, present year will likely be Mr, St. Johu for | : 5 Mr. Mowbray, first deputy veeve, ye | simply as a specimen and direct the curious Tevanr 0 Ty pty ? to the voters list for the others. to be exercised in such a manner 248 | interest of the investment off the toiling may place the legislation of the|ones. country whether municipal or pur tute of principle as to allow any such at- the hands of tte te maa . :mpt to be made and it is unjust to the men; and the competent, reliuble ) { honorable and manly portion of the Com. There are not six men in the €ompany with souls so small and so desti- liamentary in 3 man who will use his franchise for pany to attribute any such meauness to ed Mr, Spence as chairman to preside over Besides there is a fixed: resolution | the discussions which might take pn of the Company laying the whole matter of The several nominees were allowed to the Park aside for three years without taking | speak in rotation' and most of them availed any other purpose than for the best | them. interest of the greatest number ix prostituting the franchise, 18 be - traying an important trust of which Bois not worthy and should be be deprived of at once. Neither * 'ought any man to withhold bis vote aud that upon the same principle of "holding is only iw trust and thut trust should be exercised. No one 'has any right to either exerciee or - withhold bis vote merely to suit his "pwn whims or capriee, his only dis- ~erimination in using the franchise should simply be as to whieh of the es will most likely serve tho action either way, that the property shall remain to await results, go that we would only say toall who may be approach. ¢d on this bugbear driving park scheme that there need be no fear as to this won- derful interest matter, That the matter of a fire extinguisher will be grappled 'with by the council of the pre- sent year admits of no manner of doubt, but very great caution will have tobe cx- ercised as the investment will be no light sum and a mistake in that direction would be fatal. The Fire Company too if we under- stand the past council, requires remodeling, but doubtless the members of it will have to eo compensated in some way, All this will cause considerable addition to the indebted- ness of the village which already amounts to « sum sufiicient to make ordinary mortals pause, enough at least to suggest to the new council tlie propriety, nay, the necessity for the most rigid economy compatable with the efficient working ofthe municipal mach. finery. Six or seven thousand dollars would be quite an amouat todd to the village in debtedness for ono year without seeking to | embarass the finances by any fancy arrauge- ment] But now is the time to take all these matters into consideration and the only way of the new council, there can be no com- plaint as to want of elbow room seeing that , there are at least twice as many applicants a8 thers are positions fr; ovly | to do so is to act with caution in the selection! Sona Seo deputy fesye nod Meson There are a Col. and Capt. contending for ubson sn ngelt gouncly otha the on Y | the eivic chair ; Russel and MacLennan for shange in the Council will be the substitu | the office of Reeve ; Ccoper and Walter for tion of Mr. St. John for Mr. Ewers. the 1st deputy-ship ; Dainment and Fee for When'the returning officer had completed | the second deputyship ; and councilors with. his duties he retired and the meeting elect | out end, Say ull the male inhabitants of the town, Tutting Down Stakes. Chiof Murdock and his active staff themselves of the' opportunity, the discus. of engineers have passed through sions taking a much higher level than per- haps they had ever before dou on a similar occasicn. Personalities were scarcely touched on, crimination and' recrimination were avoided, the discussions confining themselves to municipal matters. Messrs. Mowbray and Ewers had a tilt making two or three pretty sharp passes at cach otheri-- Mr, Ewers certainly was the aggressor, and if Mr. Mowbray's weapon drew blood it was only in self defence; there was no good reason why Mi. Ewers should single out Mr Mowbray for an attack. Of course as Mr Ewers was retiring from public life it would have been better had he been allowed to retire without being touched. This was the only encounter and it was conducted without unnecessary Carnage ; the hall was crowded, attentive and orderly. There was no charge brought against the past Council and we do not see where there was any cause for such. Hor this locality striking out a route for the Toronto and Ottawa Railway.-- The line crosses the Brock road at Utica, passes Ianson's creek, pastes the end of Mr. Ewers' barn, crosses Simcoe Street near the centre of the 5th con., strikes the Scugog near the bridge, passes Mr. Roader's resi: {dence and on. We! understand, however, that it is the intention to try another course further south, passing tossbe south of Manchester, crossing the Graham properly and passing Simcoe street a little to the south of the Rev. J. Jamieson's lot and.so on. This latter route will the hollows and & union station suit able for both Port Perry and Prince Alpert, canbe built at the 'point where the track. crosses Sinicos St. All wish the active chief much suc cess in selecting the best route wherever that may be aud such will doubtless be the vesult of his labora; it is gratifying to know that PORT PERRY. In this municipality as we have before hinted the Reeve was returned_by acclama. tion and enough of councilors nominated to #1 two or three such councils, some twelve' good and true men placed on the list of nominees ; but Messrs W. M. Jones, Allison, have ail the earth they require to fill | blunder. The speaking throughout as creditable having much less fire than is sometimes exhibited on such oceasions, but there was also less cause for it. If the new council fail to conduct the business in a proper manner it will not be for want of warning. --_-------------- A Commendable Enterprise. The public of Port Perry and surround- ings will learn with satisfaction that a new and most important branch of industry is being introduced into the village, a steam renovating and dying establishment. Gent's gmments, coats, vests, pants, caps; Ladies' dresses, shawls any fabric, furs, satins, silks, ribbons, feathers, &c., in fact any article of | instructor of the young. Ludies' or gents clothing, cleaned, renovated The Festival of St. Johm. The Festival of St. John was celebrated by a capital supperat the Walker Hogse, Port Perry, by. the Masonic brethred and their friends and proved in every wa suc essful. That magu'ficent dining hall with sitting capacity for a husdred was well filled with dn intelligen ipany. The supper was got up in fine style and met the appro bation of all present. The post prandial called flat. The singing by Bros. Prince, Wallen, Cook and Breathwait was really gopd and deserved the hearty applause it received throughout, © The principal speakers were Mr. J. B. Lazier and Mr. John Nott who spoke to the Manufacturing ioterests: Mr. W. M. Jones who replied to the Mercantile Interests 3 Mr John Rolph replied to the Army ; Mr. Wm Spence to Kindred Societies and Mr. Jamey Graham replied feelingly and successfuly to the Lassies. The tost of the Host and Hostess met a rousing reception from the entire com- pany and was answered by a neat response from the host, It is almost needless to say that all the loyal and patriotic toasts and every other toast calculated to bring the speaking material tothe front were duly submitted, eee A Splendid Success.--The Grand New Year's entertainment held at Greenbank under the auspices of the C. M. Church, was a grand success in every particular ; the speaking was all that could be desired, the | music abundant and choice, and the fair ones furnished a tea such as all could relish. The lecture in the evening was a masterly effort and all who heard it will long to hear the Rev. Lecturer again. The worthy pas- tor makes a pleasant and successful chair man. - The financial department was no less successful than the other departments. -- Well done Greenbank | To the Editor of the OBsgrver. Sir--We bad an interesting presentation on the evening of the 26th ult. A number of the pupils of the Prospect Union Sabbath School having determined to acknowledge the valuable servicesof their worthy and Lighly esteemed superintendent, Mr. James Gilroy, at made home. A pleasing, profitable and interesting one invaded his premise and themselves entirely at time was spent in conversation and agree- ablo intercourse whilst the ladies prepared a sumptuous tea. Al] being ready Mr. Gilroy, the amiable partner ot his life and his inter- esting family were invited to partake, and all sat down to a magnificent repast, Before partaking of the good things thus prepared, the worthy superintendent was presented witha handsome mirror by Mr. N. Gilroy, on behalf of the school as a small token of their high appreciation of his valuable and efficient services so long and faithfully dis. | chmrged both as a superintendent and A highly comph- address accompanied the present. mentary ation to which Mr, Gilroy made a suitable and dyed if necessary and 80 finished as to : reply, After spending a few hours in social look almost as good as new at a cheap mate | co gtable enjoyment the company dis- and on short notice. Buffalo robes cleaned and dyed. Go to the L'ort Perry Bteam Dye persed, ONE PRESEN'L' > -------- pl ing Works two d cet of and Renovating Works two doors west O81 p, yc ditor of the N., 0. On ErvER. the Post Office. ---- Sir--The examination of the Epsom Public School, Reach, came off on Friday o .--The Manchester M».7ichester Parr "Y | Dec. 21 1877. Having had the pleasure of Javuary tait will be held inst. when it is expected that all interested directly or indirectly will begin with the New Year and put forth An extra cffort to place these fairs on a morc lively aud more advantgeous footing, more satisfactory on more profitable for all. The Annual General Meeting of the Township of Brock Agricultural Society. It will be seen by posters that the Ann- ual mecting of the township of Brock Agri- cultural Society will be held at the town hall Sunderland on Thursday January 10th 1878 at 2 o'clock p. m, when an teresting meeting may be expected as business of much importance will be brought forward a full ceiving of the reports of the officers, the election of Officers and Directors for the ensuing year are matters ot importance but other matter will be brought up which will require a large attendance from'all parts of the township, and is to be hoped that all will interest themselves in' the welfare of the society and turnout. The Directors will meet at 10 am the same duy. THE TOWNSHIP OF CARTWRIGHT AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY'S ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING. The annual general meeting of the town- ship of Cartwright Agricultural Society will be held at Williamsburg on Thursday, Jany 10th 1878, at 3 o'clock p.m, when matters of much importance will be discussed, the reports of the officers submitted, officers and directors, for the ensuing year, elected. -- Much of the interest and prosperity of the society depends on the extent and spirit of and cxpocted that an unusually large and interesting meeting will take place this year so tha the society may receive that impetus and interest so essential to its proper devel- opment and prosperity, y The Officers and Directors will meet at 10 a. mw, of the same day, Thursday 10{h inst. ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING: The annual meeting of the Beach, Scugog held at the town hall, Manchester, on Thurs. day Jan'y 10th 1878 at 2 o'clock p.m: The business of the meeting will be of much im- portance and a large attendance is expected. Dow't forget Thursday 10th inst, The board of Directors will meet at the same place on the same dayat1o alm. The annual meeting of this soviety ought the time is not far distant when 'the roud will not only be located but the field are C. Crandell, Wm, Kennedy, Jobn track laid. All success to the under. Rolph, C.. Dawes, Mark Currie, John Currie taking. > Parrish, McKenzie and Paxton positively de- clined to stand so that the seven still in the to be regarded with much interest'and large numbers ought to turn out and take part and give the society, additional interest and increase its usefuloess, on Wednesday 9th the general meeting. It is to be hoped | andPort Perry Agricultural Society will be attending the examintion held last Spring land examining a number of classes I was agreeably surprised at the rapid progress madesince then, The thourough manner in which the scholars handled the different | subjects, showing n marked understanding | of the principles, reflected great credit upon i the pupils and all connected with the school but especially upon the teacher Mr. C. L. Loukyear, and the Port Perry High School of which he is a graduate, The handsome brick school house was tastefully decorated {and the number of splendid specimens of i penmanship and map drawing hung around | the walls was highly creditable.Some 50jor 60 intelligent, orderly pupils ready and pleased to obey their teacher was something to be admired. The large number of visitors pre- sent notwithstanding the wet weather and muddy roads spoke well for the section while | e i i requested ; the re- | thei gl ic oR REY pe i teks exyosslons of telivht and satisfaction at the Assizes. This is the sccond case of showed that they duly appreciate the rapid progress of the pupils no less than the faith- | ful and efficient manner in which the teacher | is discharging his duties. At the close of the | examination short but appropriate addresses were delivered by Messrs D Munro, R. Scott P. Christie, R. B, Browne and G.J. Ward, i The next and not least important part of the proceedings was the distribution of prizes to ll the pupils in proportion to their merit, good conduct, punctuality and regularity of attendance during the yar. Mr. R. B, Browne prrsented the books with a few edi- were sufficient to show how well they had rt passing a very Deceniber 1877, I remain yours, &c., A Fruexp ov EpvcaTion: et ee Instalation of Officers. Albert Lodge of A. F. & A. M. No. 183 Dec, 27th 1877, as follows : Bro. Jobn Currie,.....,.. « D, Ledingham, ,# H. Campbell, « W. T. Parrish,.. « RB, Walker,...... 4% Dr. Ware,...s eves « John Rolph, « Wm. Spence,........ ver sesens us sore serann -- A Specimen Ad. on-maliogany cagtors." & department dragged somewhat still the impassible owing to the depth of mud. -- evening was agreeably spent, and if things yo. oigrants turned back to the States did not go lively they could scarcely be 3 in a tangible manuer their appreciation of fying remarks to each. The complacent looks of the scholars on receiving their prizes Leen contended' for, Although the school was only commenced last January being formed from other sections two of its pupils, viz : Ellen Scott, daughter of Robert Scott, Esq, and Edward McNeil, under the guard- janxhip of Peter Christie, Esq, succeeded in tion at the Port Perry High School held in The instalation of the officers of Priuce Port Perry took place on SE Jobn's Day, 4 Dr.-Jones, 8. E. Allison, . ,. . . Ste wards ; : An English newspaper contains the fol- lowing advertisement i--¢ A pianoforte to be sold, genuine Broadwood, by a lady . about to leave England in a rosewood case Not Quite 50.G00d. A writer to the Liohdon Times. says i--Per- y on visited country of which L : OY his account is Te ed. Hadhis experience been gained in winter or autumn, instead of iri the months of August aud September, doubtless a diff. erent complexion would have been given to the narrative of his lordship's travels. I can vouch fot the fact, that in thespring of | ! thie present year the roads in Manitoba were { when they saw the condition of the at -- ment." By reason of the poverty of its in habitants, hardly an acre of land has chang- ed hands duting the season which hag Just closed, As a rule the crops are very une certain, Locusts or floods, or something else, such as early frosts, alternately appear in that outlandish region.' ee -------- Getting all the Snow; News from Halifax,2Nova Scotia, says :-- The snow storm of the 31st ult, was very severe in the country,andjrail way trains were delayed in all directions. The Intercolonial train from St. John, due here last evening, did not arrive till six p.m. to day: It was in a show tank all night near Folly Luke. The train which lett for Quebecjat 1:30 p.m. will be held at the Orange Hall, yesterday was detained uear the same place | Greenbank, on 'Tuesday, Jun'y 8th, 1878, at f all night, 'I'he line is reported clear again, | 2 p.m. Brethren will fake notice and {and trains will run on usual time. "Fhe | ROVern themselves accordingly. © : storm was very severe in Prince Edward | WM. BROWN, DILCR eg BROWR, D. Szo. Island. The steamer Northern Light, which dieentank "Dec a 1877. Yin left Georgetown for Pictou y , had 1 ' : not been heard from at last accounts, and is supposed to have put into some harbor for shelter, REACH DISTRIOT Orange Lodge. MEETING of Reach District O. L. REQUISITIO fH, TRTHNATE M. D Por Patiy, Dee. 1, 1677. EAR SIR,--~We the undersigned, resi- D dents of the Townships of Reach,' Scugog, and Cartwright, and the Village of Pot Perry, beg to assure you of ont sincere sympathy for yourself and family during your late severe illness, and we would re-- spectfully request that you will, on your restoration to health, return to Port Perry, where you may rest assured you have many warm friends, : --_----e---------- Footing the Bill. The late railway viots in Pennsylvania will cost that state at least $500,000. The Phil. adelphia and Reading Railroad which com- pany was deeply implicated in the strike, turns round and charges $13,000 for carry- ing troops to defend their own road. We think the state will be more ready in future to enquire whether or not the companies may not havea hand in the strikes and con- sequently partly to blame for any destruction : RBPLY. In response to the fbove Requisition, (signed by between one and two hundred of the most influential men resident in Port Perry, Reach and adjoining townships), in- viting me to return aud practice my Pro-, fession again amongst them; I wold respectfully beg leave: to thank , the petit tioners for their kind sympathy towards me, and mine, during our severe and protrac! trials in Beaverton, and also to assure them! of my deep gratitude for the favor and mark of esteem conferred upon me by the invita tion so affectionately extended. According to their request, and in answer to many private appeals, I shall return to' Port Perry, so soon as my health and' strength will permit, which, God willing F trust will be about the first week in Jau~ uary. (Signed ) Fraxcis H. Bratawarre, M. D.C. M. Beaverton, Dec 21st, 1877. of property in case of a strike, Why should the toiling ratepayers be forced to pay dam- ages incurred in consequence of the nttempt- ed oppression of heartless aristocrats who will screw the toiling ones down to despir- ation and when the oppressed turn upon the oppressor and it may be thoughtlessly in. jure his property the people must turn out and foot the bill. x But on what principle of justice can the tiling ones be called upon to foot the billy which the supercillious oppressor whose op- pression drove the men to resistance, is not quite so easily scen. ee ---------- How the Red Harvest Grows. Le Monde Russe has complied from official sources a summary of the officers, men and artillery captured by the Russians during the war now in progress, The following is the table, to which the official figures from Plevna have been added :-- Officers Cannon, Pashas, and men At Ardahan., 1 1,000 I: HEREBY given that the Council of the At Nikopolis. 7 7,000 Corporation of the Township of Reach' At Gorny Dubeik. 1 4,000 | at fy meri to be bent on Monday the Poli 215t day of January 1878, propose fo pass a A Tetiech tester: 8 1 8.020 nid to stop up and AL as a pubiic road At Aladjn Dagh...42 8 7,000 | or highway all that portion of the original At Deva Rayan Passi6 1 300 | allowance for road, (that is not already clos. At Fort Hufiz,,...-- ----- 510 | ed up) between lots numbers Six and Scven, At Kars 350 5 17,000 | in the Third Concession of said Township of Ere y Reach, to sell and dispose of the same as' At Plevna........ 77 10 33,328 | uch council may. deem right and proper, --- -_ and to vest the same in such person or Totals. ..T0¥ 29 73,128 persons as muy be therein mentioned , JOHN CHRISTIE, Over 73;000 puisoners is quite a haul and E Township Clerk. this only on one side, how many prisoners did the Turks capture and who can tell the number of lives which have been sacrificed Isit too much to say that two have been slain for Reach, Dec 17, 1877. Mortgage Sale. to this unrelenting demon of war. | every one prisoner and if so how great must | of the red harvest. pURiearr to Power of Sale contained' | have been the extent ina certain Mortgage which will bg, produced at the time of Sale, there will be sold by PUBLIC AUCTION, Ry Mr. Levi Fairbanks, Auctioneer, i the 'Walker House At the Village of PORT PERRY, On Tuesday, the Eighth day of January, A D. 1878, At two o'clock in the afternoon, the follow- ing VALUABLE FARM Being the North, West Quarter of Lot Num- ber Twelve, in the Sixth Concessibn of the REA CH, IN THE COUNTY OF ONTARIO. This land is of excellent soil and is well fenced, and is in a good state of cultivation; there is on the land a Log House. This farm is well situated and is con- venient to the Villages of Manchester and Port Perry--Dboth good Markets. Terms ov Sate. --One tenth cash at the time of sale and the balance at the expira- tion of one month thereafter. Fuither Highy Honorable. | . | On Thursday last Benner the liquor spy was brought / before Mr. George Spencers Police Magistrate, a recent liquor case, and committed for trial on a charge of perjury in | perjury for whichiBenner stands committed, | If he be convicted, as he very likely will. a couple of years honest but involuntary may do him some good. --_-- Hurrying them on to the Slaughter. 1t is officially announced these times that at the request of Turkey, England bas consented to approach Russia on the subject of peace negotiations. Meanwhile both par- ties are making fresh levies, the Czar having ordered reinforcements amounting to 250,- 000 men, and the formation of an army of the Baltic consisting of 90,000 men, The Porte has also decreed the enrolment of a Civie Guard reserve of 150,000 man in which Christians are, for the first time. admitied to military service without « restriction or dis- tinction, Servia is about to address a Note to the Powers explanatory of her warlike "at- | titude. 1 ad from the Vendor's Solicitor at Oshawa. Oshawa, 11th December, AD, 1877. LYMAN ENGLIS! Vendor's 80 : DIED. 1n the 10th con. Reach, on the 20th ult., Nelson Tollman, aged 57 years and 4 days. Inthe 6th con, Reach, on the 23th ult., Caroline May, ddughter of Mr. E. Ashton, aged 3 months and 18 daye. At Utica, on the 27th ult, May, daughter of W. Asling, aged 11 days, In the 4th con. Mariposa, on the 1st inst., HE Partners] heretofore ening y Dosd Ms Doms, aged 27 years, 6 months oe under the, 0 of T oma as 1s i and 8. G 0, armers ~ At Kifkfield, on the 21st ult, Mr. William tual copsent. . | Munro, aged 56 years. ? THOMAS PLATTEN :| . Inthe 2nd con. Reach, on Thursddy, 27th . PLATTEN, inst., Mr. Harrison Vernon, aged 50° yeas, and 8 months. * Deceased had been a resident of tl township from boyhood up till the time death, was widely and respectably co: was honest as time, hodorable i ings and generous to a fault intimate acquaintahces, kno years, his valuable Stock Fuim, part of let 14; in the 9th eon. of the TOWNS, ; et hoe = Het fi, ym. highly | istics and worthy of It were a blessing WM, TABER, Proprietor, ablo traits of chgficter were © Unhridge Village' Inge': prized and morghidely exten Webride, June FAG Be Village / ¥ particulars and conditions of sale can bo *"& er -------- A