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eee -- x TH SE ay eR TA N snes: dite, till to- stance, then private bargain could be bad recourse lo. Mr. Dryden said that Mr. Bickell had _-- gentleman, one wnom he highly | and by no means the least profitable enter. Mr. Brabazon moved that as none of the esteemed i it . ittees are prepared to report, and no- litics he Ge allind vate individon), Da : > taioments, a Sabbath School Anniversary oo. in the ph ne to Ta before the igs to the same side of politics 1s John A. It is to be held in Mr. A. Spring's bush on | Council that the Council M and be will as a matter of course take sides with that gentleman when an question cemes up. Mr.Carmich- - believed that it would be good policy in the convention to nominate some strong man though an ootsider--for his own part he believed that if the Hon. George Brown were asked he might be induced to allow himeelf to be brought out for the com- moas for South Ontario. He had no author- sty for saying that the Hon. Geo. Brown would conser! to accept a nomination for this riding ; but by giving him the unani- mons nomination of this eonvention and ap- pointng an influential committee to wait upos him, he (Carmichael) believed that that gentleman might be induced to.gccept of the nomination. He would therefore move that the Hon. Geo. Brown is a fit and r person to represent the South riding of the county of Ontario in the Canada Commons House of Parliament. . A. Farewell Esq., reconding the motion, said that Mr. Brown should by all means occupy a seat in the house--this he said was admitied by all parties whatever might be theit political leanings. 1t would be _Jooked upon as a misfortune if Mr. Brown should refuse to accept a seat in the Com. mone. He said that that gentleman was the _ party whoinitiated the great coalition move- ment of 1864 which has achieved the glor- jous result of Confederation, and with it Representation by Population ; that for which we as reformers had so long and so .earnestly contented. He said that Mr. Gibb's political career had certainly been , very judicigps, but unfirtonately his poli- tical iin are not in unison with those (of the large majority of the riding, and in the very time that his vole was most requir- ed when a question arose between the two narties, he would as a matter of course be found voting with onr opponents. The vote was then taken when onlyone hand was held up against it. Mr. Aaron Campbelil's we believe. Committees were then organized to can- vas every part of the nding in the most tho- sough manner, the same to be furnished with requisitions in ordefto take the name of every elector in the riding desirous of hav- ing Mr. Brown represent them in parlia- ment. A committee was also appointed to wait upon Mr. Brown in order if possible to obtain his consent to the nomination. WANTED. 20,000 Ibs. of Wool ! The public are informed of the arrival of an- other supply of Ribbons, Stiaw Trimmings, Factory Cottons, best Weaving and Carpet Cotton Yarns, and a variety of other Seasonable . Goods at the Manchester Warehouse Great Bargains offered in Dress Goods, Parasols, Shawls, Silk, Melton, and Barege Capes--Ladies', Gent's, and Childrens' Straw Hats and Trim- mings. The attention of gentlemen is requested to the excellent value offered in Readymade Clothing. \@totlis, and Tweeds, Hats, and Boots. 3 | Cash b paid for Wool, Wheat, Oats, and Peas. An unlimited quantity of Butter and Eggs wanted, for which Goods given in exchange at cash prices. ADAM GORDON. Manchester, Jane 19, 1867. Thursday, the 4th day of July next.--(See the Posters. We are pleased to know that that choice band composed of Pro- fessor Freeman and his talented family will de in attendance. Those who go expecting good music won't be disappoint- ed. CORRECTION: In taking off the [Prize List of the late Fair a mistake was made in entering Mr. Coats as the name of the owner of the " First Prize Bull," whereas Wm. Lamb was the owner of the said Bull. ee er. REACH COUNCIL. A special Meeting of the above Council will be held at the Town Hall Manchester on Wednesday the 3rd day of July next at 1 o'clock, ». M. ee tl Aree REFORM MEETING. A General meeting of the Retormers of Reach was held in the Town Hall, Manchester, on Tuesday 25th inst, The objeets of the meeting were to elect a Local Committee in connection with theNorth Ontario Reform Association--and for appointing Delegates to the great Reform Convention to be held in Toronto, on the 27th inst. As the County Council was in séssibn we could not attend the above meeting- We did not learn the names of the parties composing the Local Committee--but we understand that Messrs. Allison, Gordon and Walker are the Delegates for the Convention. ee eee To our readers.--On the outside will be founda the remainder of the Report of the South Ontario Reform Convention this part was crowded ot of our last issue. -------- A ---- 07 The remainder of this very nferest« ing session of the County Council will be given in our next; our matter is more plentiful than our space. OsLY Good TrREEs BEAR Goop Frurt.-- Mr. Geo. B. Faint, Agent for the Ham- ilton Nurseries, is on a tour throughout this section of Country.s (See his advertisement mm this day's issue.) The trees comin from this nureery are highly recommended. And the promptitnde aud faithfulness with which Mr. Faint fills hus orders are acknow- ledged wherever Le gses. re Qe Laps' Bazaar.--We would remind our readers of the Bazaarabout to be held at Prince Albert on July 1st, under the control of the Ladies' Society in connection with the Wes- leyan church. COUNTY COUNCIL. JUNE SESSION--I867. This Council met pursuant to adjourn- ment--at the Court House on Tuesday, 18th inst. Having been at the Relorm Convention of South Ontarino we were thus deprived tte opportunity of giving our readers the proceedings of the lstday of the session. We felt disappointed at not being present to hear the excellent address of the Warden. We find from our colemporaries that it wasa capital straightforward business-life address. In speaking of the Equalization commit- tee's duties, he ur, that all parts of the County should be fairly represented and that the most equitable piiueiples should guide the decisions, and that the best interests of the Cecunty: at large should be consulted throughout. Wefind that every mnnicipal- ty in the County has paid vp in full the ony rates. of the cor and making some well 'PRINCE ALBERT, JUNE 27, 1867. THE GREAT DAY OF THE DOMIN- ION. There is nothing extravagant in looking forward to the approaching long to be re- membered 1st day of July 1867, with anticipations of the most exuberant delight, seeing that ou that day will be heralded forth the joyful story, from the extreme east to thie fur thest west point of British America, "in peals of joyful sound that an entire" nia- tion bas been born in a day. Have we wot all seen parties walking our streets perfectly intoxicated with delight at the idea that another hopeful has entered their family circle, another faithfal addition of his sire has made his debut on the stage of terrestrial bliss, If 'such 1s a proper theme for exaltation, "and who would say it is not, what can be said of a national regeneration ? Isit not well 'worth commemorating in the most joyous magner, even should it be a little boisterous, Liet us go in for having a day of it. {( We need scarcely remind our readers that the great centre of attraction in the celebra-- 3 # Confederation Day" for North « least, will be at Prince Albert, where (he Celebration will be conducted "on 8 grand scale. Where the Candidates for Parliamentary honors will discourse on the daties advantages and prospects of our _ then altered condition. Where the volun. teers will turn out and go through some of those evolutions necessary to be known in _ order to defend successfully our rights from every variety cannot fail fo please the en" tire crowd. The stirriog strains of survey of the 8th Coun. -| of Soot will be well supplied by the Bond. If is| timed remarks on Confederation he resum- ed his seat. We find also that the Warden laid the following communications before the Coun- cil, viz: The reports of the County Auditors, A communication from the Warden of the County of York, on cheap Railways; a communication fegarding the swing bridge on the Talbot River; irom the County members regarding the receit of resolutions on the erection of Houses of Industry or Refuge ; from the Clerk of the County of York regarding a grant of $350 towards the construction of a bridge across the Black River on condition of a similar grant from Ontario for the same purpose ; and from the Clerk of Waterloo Co. regarding Houses of | Industry. We further find that the follow, ing gentlemen were elected a committee: to equalize the Assessment Rolls of 1867, viz: Fairbanks Reeve of Oshawa--Goy Reeve East Whitby--McCreight Reeve of Pickering--Kennedy, Reeve of Mara and Rama--Gillespie, Reeve of Brock-- W heeler Reeve of Uxbridge--aud Campbell, Deputy Reeve of Reach. The petition of the Mayor of WhitbyTown in behalf of that corporation praying for an additional grant towards the construction of the Battalion Drill Shed; and of the County Judge for certain books for the clerks of the various Division Courts. The Council adjourned till Wednesday at 10 o'clock. SECOND DAY. . Wednesday 19th The Council met at 10 o'cleck. Warden in the chair. " a petition from Mr. Powson and 261 others raving for aid to improve the Centre road north of the village of Manchester. C. H. Davidson, Reeve of Thorah, sented the petition of A hiv Gral ing that that o nire roa a, Lot oR Con. ug 1s ei "C,H. Davidsor Reeve of Thorah senjed a petition of James Ritchie and 57 others Jay) g for aid 10 build a bridge over ae. So api od ition of Geo Mr. ith a , y a Te Toe Ameer ap: line in the Township The Warden Ress the County Trea surer's estimate for 1867 ; the Covnry En- finesr's , and the Report of Mr. B. 'oy, Commissioner on Sougog Bridge. Mr. Suits moved that the petition of Mr. d others relative to the government of the 8th Con. line of Scoit be sub- fo a, committee.--Carried, Mr. Campbell seconded by Mr. Graham moves that E. Msjor be placed on the com- mittee on Education in room of J. W. Ah- son.~ Carrieds ; : SE ion ite Tous oS Shed be ood is ho andset tha commitige on Ein Atter going fully into the leading affairs |" Mr. Graham, Reeve of Reach, -- presented P morrow * morning at 10 o'clock.-- Council ourned. - THIRD DAY. » Thursday, 20th. Warden took the chair at 10 o'clock. The minutes of the previous meeting were read ard approved. A Communication from the manager of the Royal Canadian , Bank regarding the Cash account of the corporation. A communication regarding certain por- tion of land bought by one R. Campbell at Sheriff's sale and which was not properly returned. Moved by Mr. Kennedy and seconded by Mr. Gibbs that the Warden bs and he is hereby requested to issue his proclama- tion requesting the habitants of the County of Ontario to celebrate the lst of July in honor of the Dominion. -- Carried. Mr. Goy gave notice of a motion to in- troduce a By-law to confirm certain By- laws passed by the Council of East Whitby. Mr. Graham moves that the Council do now adjourn. Mr. Gibbs said th really would like if possible that sol of the Committees were prepared to report, as it appeared that nearly all the business of the Session would come on the Jast two days when there would not be sufficient time to attend to it properly. Mr. Wheler said that the Special Com- mittee 1o whom was ntrusted the applica- tion for a Government survey of the 8th concession line of Scott, were prepared to report. On motion the Report was received. The Report recommended that the neces- sary application be made to the Department, and that John Shier, E<q., Co. Engineer be recommended as the party to make the re- quired survey. Mr. Campbell said that as he had not got an opportunity to consider the petition when first presented, he would like that the chairman of the committee would explain its conditions so that he might thoroughly understand as he was not quite clear who should be required to pay the cost of such suryey. The Chairman said that all that was wanted was the authority of the govern- ment to have the work done; that the Township of Scott had no objection to pay- ing for it. Mr. Gibbs said it might be well to put the motion right by inserting a clause in the Report. Mr. Smith said Scott had no intention of saddling the County with the expense of the sarvey. The Report was adopted. Mr. Brabazon moves that the Warden leave the chair till 2 o'clock.-- Carried. AFTERNOON SESSION. The Warden took the chair. The Warden stated that co far there had not been a committee of the whole during the present Session but each one who had acted as chairman during the last Session should act in a similar capacity on the vari- ous Committees during the present Session. SALARIES OF COUNTY OFFICERS. Mr. Bickell said that the special com- mittee on the Salaries of County Officers were prepared to report. Report received. After reading the re- port. "© Mr. Bickell moved that the Report just read be adopted. Mr. Campbell. moved seconded by Mr Brabazon, that the Council resolve itself into & committee of ths whole on the Re- port.--Carried. The Council resolved itself into com- mittee of the whole on the Report. Mr. Gay in the chair. The firet clause of the Report recom- mended thetaking away of the Engineer's salary and potting the duties of altending to Jail supplies &ec., on the committee on County property and the Clerk. Mr. Campbell would like toask the charr- man of the Committee whether the mode adopted in January last had met the expec- tations of the committee, he certainly thought that 6 months was a rather limited period folly to test the working of the new, mode. He woull like the chairman to tell the committee how much the Coun- ty had gained by the tender system intro- duced last session of Council. Mr Bickell replied that he was not aware that there had been any tender received but he argued upon the general principle as a good one--a tender systom being free from many_ objections which might be urged against private bargain. ~~ Mr. Campbell said that the chairman of the committee must doubtless have been in communication with the Engineer re- garding the operation of the new system in order to find out what benefits have beep derived from it, if any, or what loss may have been sustained by it. Mr. Dryden would ask the chairman how much less the lowest tender offered to fornish the supplies than they could be got at private bargain. Mr. Fairbanks is surprised to find parties disputing the desirability of the principle of the tender system, as every one must ac- knowledge that it is the only unobjection- red that the Engi was nol resp: sible to the people bat how that conclusion had been arrived at he did not know; for his part he conceived that the Engineer was equally responsible to the people as the comm x iteo. Mr, Bickell replied that the people could not reach him as easilly as they can reach the committee. » Mr. Campbell said that he had failed to di any ad ge likely to arise from the tender system. The advertising for these tenders had cost the County at leasi $25 and no one seemed to care about taking advantage of it. The tenders sought for are cash 'articles and no one cares about tendering for them for any length of time. It it can be shown that the county is paying in excess for the supplies furnished, if our prisoners cost us more per head than those of other corpora- tions, if there is no clamour about excessive expenditure under this head ; and he has failed to find even an attempt made by the special committee to prove anyone of these. That being the case he could not see any call for the proposed change. He did not believe that any member of the commiitee would wish to hang around the court louse so much as he would be required to do if they were to attend to the supplies ; unless they wished 1o board n the house. Mr. Brabazon would prefer 1o retain the Engineer in his present position, he can't see low we could get along without a County Engineer,but if he 1s receiving more than his services are wo th let him cut down to a proper equivalent. Mr. Fairbanks said that there was an absurdity in the face of it--the idea of pay- ing a Coupty Engineer $400 for superin- tending the supplying of $300 worth of pro- visions and other commodities was extremely ndiculous. There is no work at present for which the County requires the services of an Engmeer. I was not the motive of reducing salaries that had actuated the committee in this in- stance but was the absurdity of employing an Engineer to supply a few hundred dol- lars worth of provisions for the jail. Really he said it was lime some decisive steps were taken to curtail our extravagant and increasing expenditure. Why is it he would ask,that while the expenditure of the large and wealthy County of York is only $16,000 that of the County of Ontario is nearly $30,000. Mr. Brown said some one will be reqmr- ed to attend the supplying of the jail, and if the Engineer don't "doit some one else must and he was not certain that they conld find any one who could do it with better advantage for the County. Mr. Gibbs said it would be well for the Council to take into ita serious considera- tion the large and increasing expenditure of this corporation--for his part he failed to see the slightest necessity for employing an Engineer to superinterid the procuring jail supplies. He would be willing to allow that gentleman a'amall amount for attending to the jail supplies, and when the County requires his servises as Engineer let him be well paid. A Mr. Campbell said when speakiig of the increasing expenditure of the County we onght not to include the large amount required for repairs and improvements, for his own part He would like to hear this matter explainad by the engineer as that gentleman is likely to know more of the matter than any member of the committee, he woold therefore like to have the en- gineer before the committee in order to as- certain where the increased expenditure arises and whether or not he performs his duties properly. Mr. Fairbanks replied that the com- mittee admit that Mr. Shier has dope his work well; but at the same time the ex- nditure of the County is rapidly increas- ing and every effort must be put forth in order to cortail it, Mr. Campbell said that there is no in- crease in the expenditure for jail supplies 1. e. per head of ihe prisoners, this item is not increasing and it as cheap as in any other County. Mr. Gibbs sags that Mr. Campbell is mistaken 10 assesting that any attempt has been made even lo insinuate that the en- gimeer has not performed his. duties well ; all that is attempted to be shown is that the services of ay engineer are not required for these duties. : Mr. Campbell'believes that the engineer should be head in order that the ¢om- mittee may obtdin the necessary informa- tion, and if his request is refused he will divide the hous¢ on it. Mr. Fairbayks said Mr. Campbell has changed his ground and would now strive to show" why theengineer's- salary should not be taken away. Mr. Gibbs says if Mr. Campbell appears here as the speci] advocate of the en- gineer he ought to obtain all necessary in- fromation from that gentleman and present it .to the committee, because were it per- mitted to one officer to appear before the commities we might have every officer in the corporation from the Clerk down to the house-keeper before this commiltee; besides the engineer has akeady been before the special commitiee where he had an ample opportunity of explaining everything con- nected with these daties, Mr. Kennedy thirks that $100 would be sufficient remuneration lo any one for the able means of p ing these Pp whatever may be the result. Let us do right and abide the consequences. He aig that they had no engineer in Durham. 'eterboro had one whom they employed only when they wanted some engineering done aud Jaid him $3 per day when on duty. Vi hae given nothing to an engineer for the Jost three years, and he (Fairbanks) could not for the life of him see why Ontario should Jetain, one ona fixed walary-- tht 'the providing supplies for the jail did not require the skill of an engineer. Mr. Brabazon said that our trouble d with the property of the County 1s safe in his hands, ci all around us we are hearing of gigantic swindling. 3 Mr. Campbell said that the information received from the committee regarding the salaries of other Treasurers seemed 0 bear out the suggestions of the Com.,but they were silent regardieg the daties of these several Treasurers. Oar Treasurer he said gave a good deal of gratuitous labor i.e. in search- ing records &c., free of chargeto the le while other Treas' make a charge. Bat the work of a Coanty Treasurer, *he said, de- pends very much ou the quantity of nou- resident lands. - Mr. Smith would like to know if the present Treasurer were to resign whether the commitiee considered that a competent person could be found for $800 ? Mr. Bickell replied that an efficient Treasurer could be got for $600. Mr. Brown said that he did not like this way of dealing, if a Sompelent Treasurer can be got for $600 why offer $800. Mr. Campbell would like to know if all the officers in the County are tobe put through a similar process, were it not so, he said,there was no justice in singling out one or two while you leave the others unscath~ ed. No man under similar circumstances would desire to take upon himself the high- ly reeponeible duties of County Treasure if he expected to be atthe capiice of a changing public. If a trusty man 1s waut- ed he must be paid well and he (Campbell) does not consider the Treasurer's salary ex- ces-ive, while his integrity is beyond sus- picion. Mr. Brabazon said that he had been long and intnnately acqnainted with the Treas- urer; he knew him to have a salary of $100 1n 1854--$600 in 1855 and $1,000 in 1866. He (Mr. Brabazon) said that he had voted forthe $1,000 but he very soon regretted having done so. Mr. Fairbanks raid that his colleague was attempting to throw dust in their eyes when talking of sleeping soundly and all that, while the fact 1s that the funds are safely deposited in the bank every night and must be so whoever may be Treasurer. Mr. Gillespie thinks that the statements of the preceding speakers go to prove that we have been paying too mach to our Trersurer and he would vote for the adoption of the clanse. Mr. Dryden thinks that it is not good poli- cy to seek only for cheap men. He instanc- ed a case in point which occurred m lus own Township. He said the word Re- trenchmont had a pleasant sound. We know it has been urged that the expenditure is increasing but he would ask who are the chief parties in increasing that expenditure? He looks upon the pre- sent as a very bad time to diminish salaries. Mr. Gillespie said 1t has just been hinted that Mr. Paxton would give up his situation ; of the sort. How much better he said, would tt be for the County to take the money thus saved from excessive salaries and ex- pend it upon the road® where the entire County may be benefited by it. Mr. Bickell explained why the other of- ficers of the corporation,viz : the Clerk and the Jailor were not dealt with. The former was considered to have lo perform an addi- tional amount of work for the same ralary, and the latter 1s not under the control of the Council. . Mr. Bickell moves the adoption of the 3rd clanse.-- Carried. The 4th- and 5th clauses were both adopted. Mr. Bickell moves that the committee of the whole do now arse and report the Re- port as amen.led.-- Carried. Mr. Bickell moves seconded by Mr. Fairbanks that the Report be now adopted. Mr. Gibbs seconded by Mr MecCreight moved that the Report be not adopted but that it sent back to the committee of the whole with instructions so to alter the 3rd clause as to make it read ¢ that the salary of the Treasurer shall be $1,000 inclusive of fees for land sales for taxes. It is better he thinks to compromise the matter. The mover raid that he had been convers- ing with the Treasurer and he finde that he will be satisfied with that arrangement, and this would be nearly the same as the report recommends seeing that it allows $800 ex- clusive of the sale fees. If this is not agreed to he believes the Treas. will resign. Mr. Gillespie said that he was somewhat surprised at the arguments made use of by the gentleman on this head. It they believe as they inmmnuate that the sale fees will amount to nearly $200 per annum, why not allow the clause in the Report to stand as it is ; if as has been asserted by Mr. Gibbs, that the salary in both cases will be nearly equal. Mr. Fairbanks said that he considered $800 amply sufficient remuneration for all the duties required of the Tieasurer,.and for whatever extra services he performe he has his fees, and as for compromise he cannot agree that there is any compromise required in the present instance, in fact there is no opportunity for compromise. He be- lieves that the clause should be allowed to stand as reported. . Mr. Kennedy says that he does not like to hear threats made use of regarding the re- signation of the Treasurer if hw does not get just what he wants; but he (Kennedy) would tell such as use these threats that there are plenty of men equally competent to perform all the duties;and who can easily obtain the necessary amount of security who would be perfectly willing to accept of $500. It has been asserted by Mr. Campbell that personal spleen has had Teper as am 1) 3rd clansarecommended the reduc- hry the Treaswfer's salary from $1,20C to Mr. Bickel poved for the adoption of the clause. ¢ x Mr. Brown #ould like to hear from' the after jail bad hether they were satisfied that a gocd deal more todo than merely 10 look the duties of 8o Trongirer can be efficient- fe d for that is those supplies has been of great benefit to the County as the expense per head of the isoners is not nearly so high as it was Do Mr. Shiertook it in hand. It aver- then about 16 cents per day, now he cents each per day,and he believed we could not do without a County Engineer. was, responsible to the County y public but not the engineer. said, it only averages between 9 and 10| cg, Mr. Bickell said that the Committee on | 5 P Mr. Fairbinks said that the committee had taken jome trouble to inform them- selves on this subject and to ascertain how uch paid their Treasurers in other they had saceriatngd that this than any 'one from which counties, PH ry Mr. Gillespie speaks in favor of the |2 great deal to do in this reduction, and change. 3 that there is no clamor outside, no Mr. Gibbs ded by Mr. Brat dissatief, expressed ; but he could moves that the send clause be strack ont tei that gentleman that the Town- &c--Cartied. (fee the 2ud clause in the | IPS which he had the honor to represent were far from being satisfied, and well they might be dissatisfied having sustained a loss of thousands of dollars through the .carelessness.of the Co. Treasurer. However this was no time to bring up this matter, he had voted for the reduction purely on its own merits believing $800 to be 'a full equivalent for the work per'ormed. : Mr. Brown rays that he perceives that the matter has assumed a new phase the matter now seems to hinge on the manner in which the Treasurer discharges his duties and he thought that time ought to be given to investigate the charges. Mr. Campbell snid that he did not know what may be said 'outside regarging these mallers, but it really looks to him that there ; nal motives behind the scenes and, ers are pressed home they seem to erop out more prominently. . ~ Mr. Campbell was here called to order. = Well he said it was rather surprising that Mr. Brown said that before ing this at this late hour that - matters should of the Report he would like to see - | assume this aspect ; it had been urged time the le established at the Jan and again doring this rather protracted de- sion thoroughly tested. If people won annu , office | bate that no charge could be brought tender what can be from "be peiformed in less | againet the Treasurer for deriligtion of duty the principle. We were all aware that flop an average. We, land no one. had ever \o ony 3 there were'a great many other matters came ito our constituents ought | word to the contrary, but now at this late before the Co. Engi which the Clerk [10 'money is unneces- | glage of the ings it is attempted to would not like to attend to, in fact it would | s&ily.. In thisinstance he was well aware | show that thousands of dollars have been not be o Jight to ask him to do so. If, he was ample compensation for the | lost to the Townships of Mara and Rama, , that tendering has been shown. to be ho. on : through the carelessness of that officer. He the dearer mode, why should we adopt it? || Mr. Campbell wonld like to ask Mr. |felt in justice to all parties time should be Mr. Fairbanks said that Mr. Brown Fairbanks how much he must pay to a granted to investigate this matter thorough- was Jaboring under a delusion; the tender qualified book- y. aT was not meant lo trammel any one /| Mr. Gibbe rep Mr. Brabazon said there was no room for complaint that no charge had been made against the Tressurer,the grounds taken did not hinge upon the manner in which the but hie (Gillespie) did not believe anything | duties were performed, Shay entirely rested on the fact of (hat officer being overpaid. The vote being taken on the amendment the yeas and nays were called for when there appeared-- Yeas: Brown, Campbell, Chapman, Dryden, Graham, Gibbs, Guy, Hubbatds McCreight, Weir, Wheler--11. Nays: Bickell, Brabazon, Davidson, Fairbanks, Gillespie, Kennedy, Major, McRae, Sexton, Sinclair, Smith, (Last Whitby), Smith, (Scolt.)--12. On motion again for the adoption of the Report "Mr. Campbell moves that the Report be not adopted but returned to the committee of the whole to amend the same by reducing the salaries of the Clerk the House-keeper, and the Jailor in similar proportion to those already reduced. He said that he had put this motion on record in order to be consist ent, if one is reduced why not all? Mr. Brabazon asked the committee if they had investigated the saleries of the other officers. Mr. Gillespie replied that they had done #0 and a majority of them had come to the conclusion that these officers, the Clerk and Heuse-keeper were not overpaid. Mr. Fairbanks would again remind Mr. Campbell that the salaries which have been reduced was solely on the plea that these officers were receiving more than they mer- Mr. Campbell attacks the salary House-keeper and Clerk. Mr. Bickell says that he will go for Campbell's motion. "Mr. Gibbesays that he does not sympa- thise with the action taken by M. Campell. e Gibbs went against the reduction of sal- aries on principle, aud if these gentleman acted onthe principle as baing wiong, it was a rather singular course to pursue to goright against it and advocate (he principle they had just been oppgeing. He would wish te make such record their votes. -- Lost. So the Report was adopted. « Mr. Bickell introduced a By-Law founded on the Report just adopted.-- When it came to the third reading Mr.Campbell seconded by Mr. McCreight moved thata clause be inserted so that the By-law may not take effect till Janu- ary next. Mr. Campbell said that ke had no doubt but the Treasurer would resign, and it would be rather uncourteous to turn any one adrift on a moment's notice--these officers should have some time to prepare. Mr. Gillespie said these gentlemen had had sufficient time to prepare; but the evident effect of that clause 1s to over throw all that has been done, as any such By-law would be inoperative. J Mr. Fairbauks <aid that he was perfect. ly willing to give these cflicers 3 or 6 months time to make up their minds, and he bad no objection in supporting Mr. Campbell's amendment, or allow an equiva- lent in cash and pass the By-Law now. Mr. Gibbs sympathised with the re- marks made by kis colleague. Mr. Brabazon said if the salaries are not too Ligh let them alone, but since if has been shown that they are to high why vot reduce them at once. Mr. Major says that he is rather sur. prised at the coprse which Mr. Fairbanks sees fit to pursue at this stage. He had shown very plainly that these salaries were too high, and that the County was paying these gentlemen more than they bad any right to receive, and now he comes for- ward prepared to allow the matter to run on for six months longer or give these officers an equivalent in cash. He said it was either right to reduce those salaries or it was not right--if not right why at- tempt it ? and if right. why postpone the action and by postponing lose the labor that bas been spent on this matter. The Warden having been asked said that such a clause would render the By- law inoperative. On a division there appeared--Yeas : Messrs. Bickell, Brabazon, Davidson, Graham, Gillespie, Kennedy, Major, Me. Rae, Sexton, Sinclair, Smith, [East Whitby,] Smith, [Scott.] Nays: Brown, Campbell, Chapman, Dryden, Fairbanks, Gibbs, Guy, Hubbard, McCreight, Weir, Wheler. The By-law was finally passed. ...My.. Campbell. .moved seconded by. Mr. McCreight, that the sum of $100 be al lowed to the Treasurer and Engineer on the 31st of December 10 lieu of the re- duction. Messrs. Gillespie, Kennedy and David. son opposed the grant which was lcst. The Special Committee to whom was referred the subject of excessive salaries and expenditure of 1865 and 1666, beg to report : 1st. That since the January Session they have endeavored to obtain informa- tain as to the offices created by other County Councils and the salaries paid for such, Your Committee have ascertained that the salaries paid the Treasurer and Co. Engineer of this County are in excess of that paid in other Counties. 2nd. Your Committeg would beg to re- port that the doties of the County En. gineer of this County and for which he re- ceives a salary of $400 as detailed in By- law No. 57 of this Council passed 28th January, 1859, are to provide the County Jail with food and the Jail and Court House with fuel and all other necessary supplies and at all seasonable times to en- ter into said Court House and examine the state of repairs, and to procure and cause all necessary repairs to be made. The following substitutes the above clause. \ 2rd. That Mr, John Shier be appointed County Engineer to this County at a salary of $100 pec adwumn for overseeing all al- terations and repairs of County opert and buildings within the County Re and also for procuring and purchasing all necessary supplies for the Jail and Court House under the direction and con- trol of the Committee of County property, and as far 88 practicable ten should be solicited for such supplies--and that of the County Town he shall be paid at the rate of $4 per day, and that your Committee would recommend that a by-law be passed embodying the above. ~ 3rd. Your Committee would further beg to report that the salary of the County Treasurer is excemive Ipr the duties per. formed by that officer ; and would recom- mend that the same be per annum. reduced to $800 when suployed as engineer outside the |" 4th. Your Committee would also report that the salary of the Jailor is under the control of the magistrates of the County, and that there was not sentation from the Council at the regular Quarter Sessions, to effect or alter the aforesaid salary. 5th. Your Committee would further re. strict scrutiny of the several accounts of expenditure about to 'be submitted to this Council by the Standing Committees, more especially the Finance, in order the more thoroughly to understand the manner ' in which the excessive expenditure is made up, and thereby enable the Council to make such reductions as in their judgment they may be able to make in justice to the rate- payers of the County. Mr. Kennedy seconded by Mr. McCrae moved for leave to present the petition of A. McKenzie and other for stone monu~ ments in Mara and Rama. Petition received. Mr. Bickell moved, seconded by Mr. Dryden for leave fo introduce a By-law to confirm certain By laws. Leave granted and the By law read a first time. FOURTH DAY. Friday, 21st. The Warden in the chair at 10 o'clock, The' minutes of the previous day were read and approved. On motion of Mr. Wheler a committee wasfappointed to take into consideration the affair of Dr.,Dodd's charges for atlending to two volunteers injured on the Railway fast year. Mr. Kennedy seconded by Mr. Campbell moves that this Council desire 10 exprees their entire satiefaction with the efficient, impartial, and dignified manner in which the Warden has discharged the onerous dn- ties devolving upon him as such, and for the able assistance cheerfuily extended to them individually whilst presiding over them in the discharge of their mouicipal duties'; and that the snm of $100 be paid that officer, out of the funds of this corpora- tion, for his disbursements ; and that the Treasurer be and he is hereby authorised to pay the same.-- Carried. The Warden made a very neat reply at- tributing the harmonious working of the Council to the straight forward and manly course pursued by the members, and thank- ing the Council for their generous expres- sions. Mr. Campbell moved seconded by Mr. Graham that the salary of the me nbers and messenger of this Couneil be $1 per day, and that a By-law be passed to give effect to the resolution. Mr. Fairbanks said that he expected this motion was intended for a stand ; by it is one of those motions which are put to interest ready to be drawn vpon at a convenient time ; donbtless, he said, the present' motion was made with the view of producing acer- tain effect at the Janoary elections. He considered $1 per day as by no means sufficient to defray the expenses of the members attendind Counoil and did not desire that they should lose anything by their attendance on its duties. To talk of a dollar per day appeared to him very like matter for election purposes. Mr. Campbell said he wished the Com- cil totest the sincerity of the move as he wished to lay on the whip on the retreach- ers. The m>tion being pot the yeas and nays being called there appeared for the yeas: Brown, Hubbard, Guy, Dryden, Campbe Il and Graham--6 ; all the rest voted nay-- motion declared Jost. Mr. Guy introduced and earried through a By-law to confirm By-laws No, 160, 1,2, 3,4,6,7,8&9, passed by the corporation of E. Whitby. On motion of Mr. Campbell the Council adjorned till 2 o'clock. FRIDAY AFTERNOON SESSION. Mr. Fairbanks said that the standing committee on Roads aud Bridges were prepared to report. Report received. REPORT OF COMMITTEE BRIDGES. 1. That they have had under considera - tion the petition of Mr. Powson and others praying for a grant of money for the im- provement of certain portions of the Centra road in Reach and beg to report thut they cannot recommend the granting of the prayer of the petition. ON ROADS AND fore them the petition of Arch'd Graham praying for aid to complete a portion of the Centre road on Lot 11,con. A, Mara, but cannot recommend the granting of any money therefore. 3. Your Committe have also had before them the petition of James Ritchie and others, for aid to built a bridge over the Talbot River at or near concession B, Mara, recommen! that the sum of $300 be granted by this Council to the corpora- tions of Mara and Rama, and Thorah,upon their completing a suitable bridge at that point, procuyng land and making the'ne- cessary approaches thereto. : 4. Your Committee have had before them a certified copy of a resolution of the Council of the County of York passed 15th Juse, 1567, authorizing the Treasurer of that County to pay to the municipality of Georgina the sum of $350 to ae corporation to construct a e across the Black River where it crosses the County line between Ge and Scott, provided the County of Ontario grant the municipality of Scolt an equal amount for the same purpose, would recommend that the monicipality of Scott be granted by this Council the sam of $300 similar conditions expressed in the said resolution except as to the differéuce in the amounts. £ Your Committee have had before them the statement of the Co, Engineer for re- pairs npon the Narrow's ] to $821 54, of which this { have to pay one half or 8410 77, that of this sum the County Treasurer has already paid $200 leaving $210 77 which your committée - would recommend should be paid over to the Co, Engineer to be by im paid over to the parties entitled to the » p 8 ontit sa . : 6. Your Committee wanld also recom. mend that 'R. Hodgsor, caretaker of the Talbot Bridge be paid the sum of $10, amount of salary for 1866. = 7. Your Committee would also recom. mend that the Reeve for the time being of be ap- the Townships of Mara and Rama Bride missioner of the Narrows 8. That the Reeve and Deputy Reeve of Mara commend that this Council enter into a 2, Your-Committee-have- also had be: ient repre.