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therwne it may fail to story - results, The jis section of country, and alive to the benefits to be m such a work at once forward offering material artwright, Port Perry and offered respectable' bonuses view to encourage on the Alter twq or three years the whole scheme fell the Toronto & Ottawa windled. down tos hop, step and 'jump concern, a few zig-zag spas modic leaps from one old road to another by means of which it is ex- pected to worm its way into To- - ronto.. This having died away an- | other scheme was put on the tapis intended to cover the entire ground _ and a great deal mere than that com- templated by the vanished Toronto "and Ottawa! This is the "Ontario d Quebec railway, a sch which |b vugation season, owned by resideuts of Port Perry and say, and these men would be interested in bringing the timber to Port Perry if they bad a means such as the Ontatie andQuebec would afford if it ran to the village, of shipping to the eastern markets. "Jt would open to the city of Toronto," Mr. Bigelow said, *¢ a large extent of country from which no benefit is now derived. This country is thickly wooded, hd an ample supply of fuel for many could be obtained at u greatly reduced After calling attention to the large amount of railway trade annually done in vort Perry be said that there would Le no doubt that the Ontario and Quebec would enjuy three-fourths of that trade on account of its being tho shortest route, and affording. facilities for shipping = through freight. Speaking on the authority of a rough estimate, Mr, Bigelow said the deflec- tion of the line wih not exoeed a quarter of a mile, and in hig estimation it would cost less to run the through the village than to adhere to the present survey; He allud- ¢d to the embankment that would be neces- sary in order to cross the marsh near the village, but he said the cost would not ex+ ceed that of making the deep cutting across the ridges two miles farther up. Another impo.1nt item that should not be everlook- ed was the trifling cost of right of way ia comparison to rnaning the line on the pre. sent survey. The right of way through the village would be given fres, and he said that it was very probable that the company which was under contract with the G récinim the marsh lands would probably te # liberal share of the cost of making the em- k ,a8 8 dam was necessary for the * from its first inception bas had the tight ring about it and is being pushed forward with a vim becom- ing an energetic directorate,unlimit- ed means and skillful officers. Al * ready several test linos have been ron and the engineers have arrived within.our borders, and the perman- ent location of the line will as a mutler of course, be shortly made. _ This Company like all other through. line companies, will seek the short- _ est route that the formation of the country will admit of, and in.the . second .place to tap the: bost freight and passengor centres on the way wherever the extra trade will war- rant a slight deflection necessary to to tap such certres. Port Perry being such a traffic centre as any road might desire and the lines so far examined being too far from the corporation to secure even a share of the freight or passenger traffic of the locality, would deprive the town of the many advantages of so im- portant a line and would deprive the Jine ofa very considerable itom of trade, a large part of the revenue it "would otherwise secure by swinging round to tap Port Perry trade. It wus not to be expected that the railway company could know all the wantages to be derived from tap ; pidg Port Perry and the large sacri- "fice it would be to Jose the traffic of #0 important a point. The people of Port Porry knew all this, they knew the advantage it would be to ~ the town to 'bave a station on that : road but they knew at the same time that they had inducements to offer which would well compensate the Company for any necessary diver- - gence to tap the town. Like thor- ough business men--and ere it was 0 late, they appointed a numerous, "intelligent and thoroughly repre- sentative Delegation to wait on the President of the Company, repre- _ sent torhim matters as they really stand find ask the Company to eon- sider the matter ero they locale their live so that Port Perry may be daguion wae some every rticular, fully representing rie alleooce oe enter- of the town, as follows. Joseph ad the post of honor being of the delegation, and he 7 deserved the distinction, for 'bas done more for his native town thao Mr. Bigelow Por Perry, and he bas in the village other 'man. J. Bigelow, work. In conclusion Mr, Bigelow stated that the trade of the village and surronnding country would not be worth a dollar to the company if the road were run _c¢ven within two miles of Pert Perry and he also added that in his opinion a large p ien of the wish it Weompond, 10 What apology can anyone fer for ng this body together while is a mystery, Of course the mem. bers : cannot be blamed for loyally obeying the summons to attend, but in all conscience it is time the farce was put a stop to, and it a dullard legislature refuse to amend the law 0 a8 to put an end to the barlesque seperate municipalities. bl here is really nothing for it to do, - to | represertatives should actually re- fuse to attend, seeing that there is |! really nothing of any consequence for them to do, nothing certainly which could not be quite as well done by five men. Next we have our bigger county onday evening ! of Beste) will Ee "yningel vo. ot 41 have an opportunity of of the parting git he in EE nt, he In Ht ns mile the lecture will be given in' wo. Town Hal . Those who have heard this tamous lecture will come long digtances to hear him again and those who may not bave heard him may rely on a great 'treat, of such a osnnot ecided fall in packing that fine hall in every pmt. The large yi who will Joules avail themselves of the Srortunity, of hearing this accomplished Icetu the efforts of those who _-- secured his services, Don't forget the time and Monday evening 16th inst, in the Town Hall, Port Perry. It would bean insalt to an. intel- ligent community to ask them to hear such a lecturer, all will only be toe glad of au council or Provincial A bly com- posed of eighty-eight representatives one fourth of whom would be more than a match forall the business which can come before that body, and none kuow better than the members do that such acrowd is quite nnnecessary,an expensive toy without a redeeming feature. They too meet this week. In a short time the Dominion House will be called, this consists of two hundred and six members and if anyone can guess what such an army can find to-do he must have an acute sense of legislative require- ments, But the brond-backed, ensily-bumbugged taxpayors are the sufferers, they huve to foot the bills and #0 long as they jogalong, grin to | and bear it. just so long will tho bur: lesque continue. Ser-- The Assassin's Benefit. the in's benefit is still onthe boards before an American di The A in is still the star Goitt PNTRTY) lumber trade which now goes to Ottawa would come to Toronto. Mr. A. Ross, an extensive desler in grain, actor ; the bench and bar play their subor- dinate parts pretty well copsidering the ; the wi are made the who was present to rep said that three-fourths of the in bought at Port Perry went to Ottawa, but he could assure Mr. Osler that if a competing line, such as the Ontario and Quebee were built, there could be fio doubt of the entire trade being doue by that line. Mr. Young who was with the engineers last fall, said that one of them had stated to him that there would be no enginecring difficulties in entering the village. Mr. Paterson produced an array of sta- tistics to show the amount of business that the Company might rely on getting it the line run to Port Perry. * The place is," Mr. Paterson said, 'the receiving and distributing point for over 25,000 people. The amount of money for railway freights paid by local merchants last year was $35,000. All the grain and a major part of the produce inn radius of 20 miles was brought to Port Perry market. One hund loads of scene aii. and clowns. The star actor y of hearing him, PP TET A Handsome SpéYkling Souvenir. Thanks to the consideration of A. Vogeler men copy of 8t. Jacobs. Calendar for 1883. This sparkling little book should be found in every residence in theland. It bas much to recommend it but we consider that its chief recommendation consists in ' keeping before every honsehold. that infallible pain extinguisher St, Jacobs Oil, It is nearly got up, useful asa calendar and is not excell. ¢d by any other Calendar in gg accuracy of ite: weather predictions. Jacobs Oil Calendar is not sown or along the stroets ns some almanacs are, but every one may have a copy by leiving Lis mame with his ruggist. "if y 5 Fo------ Stock Breeding. Our English cousing are famous the world over for Stock breeding, they are proud of their skill and enterprise in that direction and they have rcason to be. The first men in the country take a pride in raising choice stock and areas anxious in securing prizes at live stock shows as if they depended on the prize money for a living, not that they regard the money but they covet the honor ot raising prise animals. Stock Shows fu the principal stock-ruising districts of the-country are very frequent, highly popular, largely plays the difficult role of demon, fool and knave to the evident satistaction of at least a pertion of the bench and bar. His friends in court, the mighty Stalwarts, "have doubtless secured for him a favorable hear. ing and will if possible, throw their all- powerful shield of protection over him.-- Were it not for Stalwarts in high places that great aud noble nation would not bave to suffer the insult and huniiliation of having a wretch who should have been shot down like a ddg hold up his brazen fiendish face and play the blasphemous, would-be fool in presence of an insulted and bumiliated people. It will bea farce if Stalwart in- fluence prove more than a match. for the cattle and horses were shipped from there Inst year. The annual shipments of flour were very heavy, Last year $200,000 were paid for freights on grain. At a meeting held in Port Perry last night it was estimat- ed that the annual buiness dove in the village amounted to one million and a quarter, of dollars. It was also estimated that thirly passengers a day from Port Perry could be guaranteed to the company, It wasalso pointed out that the develop. ment of the mining resources and quarries of the surrounding country which would follow the eonstruction of the road would be an im- portant item. One gentleman called Mr. Osler's attention te the fact that railway ties, telegraph poles, etc, eto , could be procured in that region ate very trifling cost. Mr, Ross said they were not in a position to offer a very liberal bonus, as they were convinced that the Company would profit much 'uore than the village if the lino were run there. Mr Osler, in thanking the deputation for the trouble they had taken remarked that the road was not tied up by municipal bon- uses, "The road," he said, "would be built with two objectsin view, (1) to have it as short and direct as possible, and (2) to tap the most important' parts 6n the way." He admitted the importance of connéftion with Port Perry, and expressed his conviction that the line would run to Pert Perry. He would make it his business to see that a thoreugh survey was made and if the engineers report favorably the matter would be settled. He said the question of seatiment in building railways was now extinct, for it was a matter of dollars and cents, He promised when final surveys were made to give them a def- the deputation retired. They left last even. ing for home on the Grand Trunk local, From the above 1t will be seen that the delegation pertormed their duties in a most satisfactory manner and '| that she interview was highly en- vouraging. We tako the liberty in the name of all concerned, to offer the hearty thanks of this entire com- munity and surroundings to 'the members of that delegation for their praiseworthy efforts in furthering the interests of this large and impor- tant section of country. -------- -Our Legislative Bodies. This season of the year is especi- ally prolific of legislation. The sev- inite answer, and after thanking them again | blind goddess backed by a great and outrag- ed nation. ---- On the Brink of a Volcano. Our dear, Lamb-like European Cousins are everlastingly either fighting or sharpen= ing their swords, and to-day there are scores of political torpedos only waiting the touch of the electric spark to create an explosion whose vibrations will be felt over the two continents, Bismarck the high handed German tyraut is doing his best to clog the wheelg of the car of progress, finding the tyrant's rod slipping from his nerveless grasp and baving either to move out of the way to avoid being crushed under the advancing car of liberty or'leap ob and ride he is be- ded and val prizes are No expense is spared 'in securing the com. fort and convenience as well of the animals shown and of the parties whe attend the shows. The Smithfield Club Live Stock Show of fat cattle was held at Islington from the 5th to the 9th Dec. last, The prizes here were important and well worth contending for, but the central attraction, the great ambition of all exhibitors was the Cham- pion Cup of England to be awarded to the best ox and best female shown of whatever breed, The show wus large and the quality magnificent, Amongst the many exhibitors was .a gentleman from Scotland, Sir W Gordon Cumming whe amongst other cattle brought a steer and heifer of the Polled- Angus breed. Nothing in the whole show could equal these; the steer carried off the first prise in his class and the heifer the first prize in her's, so this entitled ber owner to the Champion Cup of England. A writer in the, England, Agricultural Gazette of the 12th ult, writing of this victory, says :-- "Thus Scotland once more, when her farmers are disheartened by a ruinous harvest, has the satisfaction of defeating England as completely as ever she did at Bannock- burn," The writer goes on to say :-- " With this variety (Scotch Polled) began the "sensation scenes" of the 'show. Al- though many good animals have already been enumerated in different breeds, no one coming d and has i d the ill- advised old king to take a retrograde step which may kindle a flame which may speedi- ly envelop that great and neble empire. A royal 1escript has been issued which is in- tended to make puppets of the peoples' representatives and drag the nation back to the good old days of "divine right" and one man power. The Austrian monarch has dispatched 750) soldiers with 'fixed bayonots to pacify a fam- |. ishing people in an-out-of-tho-way corner of his dominions. In Russia the struggle between the two D's, despotism angd dynamite goes fiercely on and theend seems still remote. The cembination forms a dark picture, the one ingredient being little if anything less horr- able than the other ; they are both to be avoided aud abominated, the former is the weapon of a knave the latler that of a fiend. The outlook in Ireland gathers blackness from day to day and a peaceful solution of the many difficultieswhich beset the nation appear more remote with every change of scene. The recently organized hunting parties got up by the Leaguors is perhaps the moat ignifi if not must alarmi yet inavgurated and looks more like busi ness than any previous move. Large and powerful parties may thus be organised all over the disturbed districts, the troups may follow and watch bat dare not interfere na- less martial law is proclaimed. . These bunts will necessarily draw off the troops to watch them, and unless the govern- meat bas an unlimited number of troops in the country important positions will be d and offer for attack It may be that the goveroment sees its woy in those breeds in earlier seasons But we question if a steer and a heifer, like Sir W. G. Gordon-Cum= ming's pair, ever were seen amobg Scoteh Polled cattle before, ' Certainly vo two such animals were ever exhibited by one man.-- We think: that "there must have been some peculiarity in the feeding of this most beau. titul pair. We fancy beth, although ap. preaching 8 years old, must have had copi- ous supplies of new milk up te the time of fordwarding them to Ielington. No such coat--so sleek, 80 soft--ever was felt by ns 'before on an Aberdeen Poll as was on the steer. The heifer was deservedly made champion of the show : and the steer, with more opposition of judgment, the best of all the males. The heifer's winnings amounted te £210, and the steer's to £15. qui sure that- we never saws. the equal at the age of the heifer." Our friend, Mr. Jobn Adaws, of Ambleside Farm, Scugog, hasat large expense, secured some choice animals of the Polled Angus breed, Stock breeders in this part of the Province will be pleased that this breed has been introduced here and will appreciate the enterprise of their liberal owner in bringing such steck into this section of country. SE------ Interesting to School Trustees. A Miss Lambier, teacher of School Sec- tion No. 3, South Cayuga, sued the trustees of said section in the County Court there for breach of contrast by refusing to allow her to teachjout her time. 'The trnstees con- tended -that Miss Lambicr bad besn cn gaged at a meeting held at the house of one §Co.we have had placed on our table a speci. | . e are | - New, Sryuss axp Cmoios Goobs at A ment. He wishes to clear off his splendid new stock in order to make room for spring purchases. All will Le glad to get hold of such goods at the prices he offers them.-- ine the stock and pri d secure part of the bargains. A'Famlly Gathering as it ought Our esteemed and respected friend, Mr.J Camplin,held his twentieth social Christmas family gatheritg on December 27th. Christ- masday falling on Sunday the Tuesday following was selected for the family gather. ing and it was a gathering alike interesting, pleasant and proper consisting. of children, grand children and friends, A fine dinner ofl ran prepared and was enjoyed by all present] After dinnera p m nt was farod. hed consisting of vocal and instrumental music and recitations by the A really enjoyable time Laving been enjoyed all seemed to relish the enter tai and pl t "HN tes was announced Alt-sat down to a finely got up and enjoyable tea. After the pleasures of the table snd a plentiful supply of the cup which cheers but net inebriates, the Rev, Mr. Holden bronght the proceedings of the day to a close by reading the prayor of the children that their esteemed and be- loved parents may live to enjoy many.' such seasons, that goodness and mercy may follow them through life and when done meeting on earth they may all meet in heaven where there shall be be no more parting. A FRIEND, A Beooming Tribute. To the Ed. of Observer. The Presbyterian Manse, at Quaker Hill, '| Uxbridge, was the other evening, the scene of ene of the most interesting of these really agreeable occasions a friendly inva. sion, an enjoyable surprise. On the evening of Tuesday, 5th inst., the worthy and esteom- ed pastor, Rev. W J. Bmyth,'B. A.,was enjoy ing the comforts of a pleasant home when All at once the hall door was thrown sud. denly open and withont further ceremony in walked some bundred aud fifty Indies and gentlemen taking peaceable posession of the premises. The Indies made things fly arennd till all the visitors were comfortably seated, they inviting the pastor and his good lady to be seated and make themselves com fortable, proceedings went on in the genuing §urprise fashion, The minister soon perceived that his now welcome visitors were chiefly the members and adherents of bis own congregation accompanied by friends belonging to other churches. After a pleasant interchange of compli- ments suggested by the season, one of the visitors approached the pastor and presented him with an appropriate and affectionate address and a purse containing $62 as a small but tangibl ion of p 1 respect and ofthe high esteem in which he ie held as a faithful aud devoted minister of the Gospel, The address was peadygok up and was church, ip the name of the donors. Mr Smyth replied in terns at-once hecom- ing and appropriate, thanking 'the friende for these valuable tokens of esteem and respect. Several other articles of use and value were presented at the same time and even the Horse wasnot overlooked, he got 20 bushels of catse Aftera wall spent evening the company withdrew greatly pleased with the results. ONE THAT WAS THERE, Uxbridge, Jan'y 6, 1883. ---0. Installation of Officers. ' At the regnlarmeeting ot Warriner Lodge, No. 18,1. 0. O. F';, the following officers duly tglied for. the current teri by D, D.G. M. Ledingham : Bro..T. Madill, P. G. P. Maitland, R. 8, J. Jewett, P. 8, R. McKnight, Treas, ai D; Ledingham, Chaplain. W. Shaw, Warden. J. Doubt, Conductor, J. Nott, L.8. N. G. 0. Crandell, R,8.V.G. A.J. Harrington, L 8. v.G H Doubt, : W.H: Marth, 5%, 8. W. Jamieson. I. G. W, Bound, U0. G. bf the trustees, there being only two trust present and that due notice of the meeting 'ad vet been given; that there should bave been a resolution, duly moved and The avbus] meeting of Reach District L. 0. L. was held at the Orange Hall, Corn on Tuesday, Jan'y 10th, Sugagh g the teachers ; that thin shou bave buen copied os Victoria 1883, whe after the necessary business the Bangarn=See Mr. Brock's new advertise-| | signed by Mrs Cassey, a member of the| - | pleased to know your liberalty to me calls Com, : Nore Port Perry, Jan'y 11, 1882, in every Department. GROCERIES, BOOTS & SHOES, (ROCKERY, &0. to be'sold by the 1st of March," Tn order to effect a clearance by that date Toone EXTRAORDINARY gs INDUCE] ENTS! gh "will be offered to purchasers by giving them Genuine Bargains! Remember the Whole § Stock ~ as I leave for the North-West on the above date. 0Z~ Come early with your Cash, and do not forget I promise oods for your $ T. s. CORRIGAN. | Another Dash. --- Lookporr, N. Y.. Jan. 5.--The male waggon running between the post office and the dopot here was robbed Inst evening of the Buffalo male bag containing letters and packages for Buffalo, Binghamton, Elmire and adjacent points. The bag was found here this morning. All the letters "were gone. There were no registered letters, but it is supposed many letters were valuable. There 'is ne clue. D. Urquhart, Auctioneer. It is with pleasure ol take this method of thanking the Fenoial public Pi the ons patronage bestowed upon me during the ear in purchasi AGRICULTURAL MPLEMENTS AND « MACHINERY I. also thank you ask yon to accept my 'best thanks, aud my grateful t at for your li d cou. fidence and g my Bor- ri d FOR 2 MONTHS T. C. FORMAN. & SON Will offor the whole of their large stock of General Merchandise at Wholesale Prices ! We mske no exaggerations in adveRtishigardo not advertise ten times tho stock we have, but what we do adver! form to the best of our ability. RF 8 we epdeavor fnithiully to per< Months we offer the shone in. vides as your a. during the past three months, With fair dealing and ever on the alert for your interest, in return I am orth for mete say my services ball atall t aod will carry it out. end, for shall be my foremost object. My for over 30 years bas beon with farmers' which places me in the very best possible position to advance your interest when em~ following officers were dul elected and in- Ployed 88 your suctioneer, valuater, sales man, &c. » Charges will be fuse most satls- |