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Fo Ouffs of latest styles, * dott, ding $150, aad that its Tr an SYA 2 A A : Ne So Te aaa WW mY ), SIR WAREHOUSE. PE Subecrives requests the attention of the public to the arrival of a large lot of ; Ladies' and Gents' BOOTS & SHOES! Which baving been bought at a consider- able reduggion from former prices, and now offered AT A GREAT REDUCTION In addition, a large lot i of prime BUFFALO ROBES!!! Ladies Furs, in Muffs, Boas, Victorines, 0 Gent's Caps and reat variety. A fine lot of Ladies' new colors and patterns from an former prices. Hats in Clouds 2s. each. Present price of Butter 9d per Ib. Eggs 74 per Doz. Pork $4.50c. to $5.35¢c. per 100 Ibs. Wheat, Oats, Peas and Barley wanted in large quantities. ADAM GORDON. Manchester, Dec. 5, 1867. 1 d0ainag &he Put Perry Standard AND NORTH ONTARIO ADVERTISER. - PORT PERRY, DEC. 26, 1861. Parliamentary Summary. SENATE. Two Bills of some importance were read a third time and passed, on the 18th inst. The Bill to incorporate the St. Lawrence and Ottawa Rail Road Company, and the Bili for the settlement of the affairs of the Back of Upper Canada. On thesame day a Bill 1elating to the Customs wes - read a first time, On Thursday the Customs Act was read a third time and passed. The Inland Revenue Bill, Audit Bill, and Public Works Bill, from the House of Commons, were severally read a Hirst time. HOUSE OF COMMONS. As the time fixed upon for adjourn. ment was drawing near, the business of this House was pushed last week with ' considerable vigor. At the suggestion of Mr. Holton it was de- cided on Wednesday the notices of motion were passed over, and the orders of the day at once called. The House then resumed the adjourn- ed debate on the motion of Hon. Mr. Ross--That the Bill respecting the fnland Revenue be read a third time, and Mr. Burton's amendment thereto, and the d t of Mr. Macl . 10 said amendment. Hon. Mr. Rose said that to meet as far as possible Ahe views of the House he had pro- a am t fixing a gradn- nd class, not XC nd, for 3rd class, wot exceeding $100. Mr. McKenzie and Mr. Burton, though not entirely satisfied with this amendment, with drew their own, and the Bill having been read a third time, Mr. Rose's amendment was agreed to. An effort was made to amend the Bill ©o a8 to excwpt from cxcise duty Cavedian Tobacco, but the motion was negatived by a vote of 104 to 26. Mr. Carling suggested that so much of the Bill as affected malsters should be held not to apply to existing contracts, and that a clause to this effect 'should be inserted ; the Fi- nance Minister declined to accede to this, and the Bill was finally passed The Public Works Bill was cousider- ed in Committee of the Whole; re~ ported, and ordered to be read a third time at the next sitting of the House. On moticn of Mr. Cartier the Bill to prevent the unlawful training of persons to the use of arms, and the practice of military evolutions or exercises, &c. He explained that this was an extension to the whole Dominion of an Act in force in the late Province of Canada. Within the last two or three months the Govein- ment bad been informed that deposits of arms Lad been made along the frontier on the other side of the line, and that attempts had been made to introduce them in some instances Canada. Mr. Mackenzie object that the Bill gave extraordinary and dangerous power to magistrates, dint ie pumas eed fps of disloyal 188 egistonte of 3 in ah not admit. Mr. Cartier replied that the Governor General was empowered stap the operation of the law when e fonnd it to be unnecessary. But e present, the Government con- it necessary to continue it, extend it over the whole Domi- pion. The debate was continued by seers Angliv, Sir J, A. McDonald, Mr. , the named gen ing the objections Mr, Mackenzie, and the defending the measure al nds. = The Bill was recess 4 NCHESTER to bp spent. At the Jeast, the work 'would cost thirty millions, and at most perhaps forty millions. The selection of route might make the dif: erence The securing of the Imperial guarantee for fifteen millions would be of little practical bencfitto this country, if through some blundering a routewas chosen which necessi- tated an outlay of 10 or 15 millions more than some other route would have required. Mr. Dorion's amend- ment was rejected by 83 to 35. In the House of Commons on Thursday debate of nearly an hour's extent was conducted with closed doors. The subject of discuassion, it is understood, being whether Par- lrament should progress or adjourn. A considerable namber of members were in favor of prorogation, Avhich would allow a fall sessional allow- ance of $600 for this part of the ses- sion instead of merely 86 a day. The Government, it is understood, firmly resisted the proposition, acd it fell to the ground. On the motion for the third reading of the Intercolonial Railway Bill, a discussion took place, in which members gave their views freely as to the best route. Mr. For tin said the frontier and cgntral lines were objectionable, because, in time of war, they could be easily reached. Mr. Fisher advocated thie central the chedpest; would t best with other railways ; would have less bridging, &c. Mr. Johnson spoke in favor of the northern route. Myr, Robitaille said the northern would be the cheapest, and would best scrve the trade of the conn- try. Mr. Tremblay moved to add a clause adopting Major Robinson's route, subject to the approval of the Imperial Government. Mr. Lange- vin characterized the amendment as a motion of want of confidence. It was withdrawn, and the Bill gyas' then read a third time. Thi ill respecting Banks was read a second time and passed through committee On Friday, the report of the Speci- al Committee on the Rules of the House was considered in Committee of the Whole. Mr. Dankin stated that the only important change made in the rules of the old Legislature of Canada related to the mode of deal- ing with Private Bills. After a brief discussion the rules were adopted The House then went into Committee on the Postal resolutions. A spirited discussion ensued chiefly in reference to the postage on newspapers. Mr McKenzie moved that the further consideration of {he resolution stand oyer till March. 'The amendment was negatived as was also another of similar import, 'The remainder of the resolutions were, then concurred 10. 'What Has Been Done. Parliament was adjourned on Sa- turday last, and stands so until the 12th of March next. The speaker took the chair at half past 10 o'clock, and at eleven the Governor General pr ded to the Senate Chamber to route, because it would, he said, be |' Act resp of Canada. ; Act respecting the collection nnd management of the revenue, the au- ditors of public accounts, and the liability of "public accountants. Act. to protect the inhabitants of Canada against lawless aggression from subjects of foreign countries at peace with Her Majesty. Act to prevent the unlawful train- ing of persons to the use of arms and the practice of military evolu tions, and to authorize justices of the peace to seize and detain arms col- lected or kept for purposes danger- ous to the public peace. Act to impose duties on promis- sory notes and bills of exchange. Act for granting Her Mjesty a certain sum of money required for defraying expenses of the public service not otherwise provided for, for the period therein mentioned, for certain purposes respecting the pub- lic debt, and for raising money on the credit of the Consolidated Reve- nue Fund. Act respecting banks, Act respecting the construction of the Intercolonial Railway. Act imp g duties of with the tariff of duties payable under ecting the Pablic Works + Act for the regulation of the Pos- tal Service. Parliament then adjourned till the 12th of March. Municipal Matters. PickeriNg.--James McCreight, Ira B. Carpenter, T. P. White, John Haight, nominated for Reeve; John Miller, John Weir, oe C. Hub- bard, Nelson Chapman, R. bell, John Haight, Joseph nominated for Deputy-Reeve. Osuawa.--S. B. Fairbanks, Reeve; W. H. Gibbs, Deputy-Reeve ;W. F. Cowan, F. W. Glen, E. H. Wilcox, Councillors. All elected by accla- mation. East Wairey.--John Guy, Reeve ; Robert Smith, Deputy-Reeve ; John Hepburn, A. Annes, J. Smith, Conn- cillors. All elected by acclamation. Uxsringe.--Geo. Wheler, Reeve ; J. B. Feasby, Deputy-Reeve; I, J. Gould, Hiram Kester and T, Brand, Councilors--all elected by acclama- 'tion. ScoTr.--Geo. Smith, and James Quigley, were nominated for Reeve; W. Sinclair Jr. and Andrew Turner, for Deputy-Reeve; Henry Madill, James Phillips, Iseac Bateman, E. Armstrong, L. Badgero and New- ton Graham for Councillors. TroraH.--The contest is betwgen C. H. Davidson and Chas. Robinson Esqs., for the Reeveship, ScucoG.--For Reeve there were Camp- give the Royal assent to the Bills merous, al gh some of 'the measures are important. Govern- ment was not ready to proceed with the business of the conntry when the House met; and, therefore, a great amount of time. has been absolutely wasted; in fact only three weeks of the six and a half, which have been consumed, were devoted, in the strict sense of the term, to parliamentary duties. As the result, such measures as are passed, possessing any degree of importance, have not received a due amount of consideration,and there is no doubt whatever that when the House next assembles many amerd- ments will require to be made in the work done. : The Globe's correspondent says that " Owing to the hurried way in which Bills have been passed, several seri- ous errors have occurred. A clause in the Inland Revenue Bill renders inoperative a charter granted to an Ontario Company. Several other errors have occurred, and many more will probably be developed when the laws are put in operation." It is to be hoped that the country will be spared a repetition of such-- to say the least--clumsy manage- ment. Should the government be unprepared with measures, upon the very important subjects which have been laid over--at the earliest mo- ment of the re-assembling of Parlia- ment--they will prove themselves devoid not ouly of skill but also of all serions regard for the public wel fare. The following is a recapitula- tion of the acts passed previous to the adjournment. Act relating to the indemnity to members and the salaries of the Speakers of both Houses of Parlia- met. Act respecting the office of Speak- er of the House of Commons of the Dominion of Canada. Act respecting the Statutes of Canada. 4 Act to authorize the apprebension and detention of such. p . shall be pected of ting acts pf bostility, or conspiring agaivst Her Majesty's person and Government. : Act to amend the Act of Incorpor- ation of the Commercial Bank of Canada, to authode its amalgama- tion which any other Bank or Banks, tion, | or for its winding up. as to the sum was going i DUE, 3 2 | lating to the Can Navigation Cot : Act to amend the Grand Truck | Arrangements' Act of 1862, and for. other purposes. ? ._Aet to amend and consolidate the several Acts in ating and re- an Inland Steam Act respecting the Inland Reve- ted W. & Sexton ahd I, Hun- ter; for Countillors, S. Platten, H. Taylor,0, Nesbitt, R. Hall 8. Fralick "he J West Warrsy.--J. B. Bickell, elected Reeve ; John Dryden, Deputy- Reeve--by acclamation. Messrs J. V. Spears, John Willis, T. Fisher and Henry Bickell, were nominated Councillors. Mara & Rawa.--Messrs, Kennedy and McRae were nominated for Reeve ; Messrs. McPhee and Nellis for Deputy-Reeve; Messrs. Harahy, Foley and McPhee for Councillors. Brock.--Messrs. Gillespie and Bra- bazon were nominated for Reeve ; Messrs W.Cowan and H. Brethour for Deputy-Reeve ; and Messrs D. Carmichael, James St Jobn, and others for Councilmen.' Warsy Town, --Dr. Guun re-elect- Chester Draper and James Rowe nominated for Reeve ; Wm. Laing, C. Draper and James Holden, nominated for Deputy-Reeve. Reacn.--In this Township Messrs. Wright and Major were nominated for Reeve ; Messrs Mauro, Gordon, Bates, St. John and Allison for Deputy Reeve ; and Messrs Courtice, Purdy, Shaw, Barber, Pilkey, Lee, Steel aud Ross for councilmen. Messrs Munro, Allison, Barber, Pil- key ahd Ross declined running and retired. The show of hands was de- clared to bein favor of Messrs. Wright, Gordon, St." John, Lee and Courtice, when a poll was demanded for Messrs Major, Bates, Steel, Pil- key, Purdy and Shaw. Jas.Graham, 8q., was then called to the chair, and the candidates proceeded to ad- dress the meeting, at the close of which a vote of thanks was tendered the Chairman, and Messrs Campbell and Munro for their past services as public servants. Shooting Mateh.--A Shooting Match, in which more than ordinary interest is manifested, came off on the ice, at Port Perry, on the 25th inst. The as | turn out was a large one, and the sport was enjoyed by all. The first match was between Messrs. J. J. Shaw and J. Rowley, Distance 21 yards rise, 80 boundary, with 10 birds each. The following is the score: -- a5 Shaw...............1111101110--8. Rowley ............1111101111--9. For the second match there were three prizes--$10, $3, 82,--and ten entries. The following isthe score:-- 1000100--2. 1111110--6, 1110111186. 5) ; Phillips. OLS. _ The ties shot off as follows: -- Rowley 10; Phillips 110; Conway 111010; Tweedie 111011, Lp) A The. Superintendant and ed Mayor for 1868 by acclamation ; & School Examinations. UXBRIDGE, : The closing examination of the Uxbridge village Union Grammar and Common. Schools, came off ov Thursday and Friday 19th and 20th instant, ~The attend of thelp ~~ Another View. Many of our readers have, doubt- less, scen the disgraceful utterances' of the New York Zribune, in regard to the Fenian culprit at Clerkenwell prison, That paper, edited by the parents was very good and of the Trustees unusually large, eight of the nine being present. Rev. Messrs. Cleland, Douglas, Pearson and Miller, with Messrs. Margach, - Dickey, Walks, Spears and Dr. Bascom, of the Trustee Board, assisted' in ex- amining 'the different classes, thas insuring to each classa thorough test of standing, The gencral expression of the ex- aminers and visitors was, that asa test of efficiency and progress, the present examination was superior (0 any other in the history of the school," At the close the Trustees distributed $34 worth of prizes among the scholars. We will give the stand: ing of both schools in our next, On Friday evening, in the Ontario Hall was held the usual closing ex- hibition, and which like the exami- nation both in its programme apd its proceeds, surpassed any of its pfede- cessors, The recitations under the management of Mr. Thomson, Prin cipal of the: Grammar School, had been carefully prepared and the char. acters in the various pieces were well sustained. ~ Interspersed ~ with the recitations, were music by the band and singing by the pupils, under the supervision of Mr, Weeks, which added greatly to the entertainment of the evening. With such an equ ality of excellence, it would be diffi. cult to\distinguish individnal superi- ority, but taking the applause of the audience as a guide, we might say that Mr. Metcalf in his character of the Irishman in France, Mr. Robin- son as Durins Green, Miss I. Thomp- son in all her characters, and Misses Taylor and Bastin in their singing, were the. particular stars of the evening. The performance closed at half-past ten with God Save the Quten, and the large audience scpa- rated highly satisfied with the enter tainment The proceeds of the ex- hibition were $28; which after de ducting expeuses, will purchase an addition of $54 worth of books to their already excellent School Library. REACH. The examination of the Port Perry common school took place on Thurs day afternoon 19th inst. In both departments the * school was large and orderly. There were present many of 'the parents, some of the Trustees .and other visitors, among whom we may mention the Super- intendant and Rev: Mr, Jamison. All the classes acquitted" them- selves to their own credit and' that of phical and rian, Ho- race Greeley, chose to regard the horrible proceeding as a praiseworthy exhibition of patriotic zeal and devo tion, and expressed the belief that foreign sympathy, with the miscre-: ants, would be increased by the occurrence. In striking contrass with this is the following frota the New York Times:-- 'If it be true, as the Cable says, * it is thought,' that the Fenians ¢ will cease all active attempts against law and order' after the murderous explo- sion at Clerkenwell gaol, the massa- cre will not be without some good fruits. As in America, so in Great Britain, the failure of the grand effort at Fenianism has been followed by a Prof. Johmson.-- This gentlemen has given one or two exhibitions of his skill as a ventriloquist, in Port Perry recently, to -large and' delighted di The light in explaining how the eye may ing, and well worthy of a visit from any one The Baptist Chureh, Dxbridge.-- We have been requested to state that Elder R. Nott will enter upon his duties, as Pastor of this Church, the first Sabbath in the New Year, Ser- vice to commence at half: past ten,a.m, Ba Mr. J.J. Shaw will accept our thanks for a nice lot of pigeons -------- Correspondence. XI We wish it to be distinstly understood that we do not hold ourselves responsible for the views expressed by correspondents. perpetual series of d trations futile and hopeless, whose oly pur- pose has been to keep up excitement over an attempt already doomed. Had the Fenians, on their double dis- aster in Canada and Ireland, ac- cepted the decision thus given, and desisted from petty riotous move- ments, much of their previous folly would have been pardoned. But to continue what is a sort of guerrilla warfare upon public sentiment, is at once" fruitless and culpable. The Clerkenwell vatastrople, by its sud- den shock of horror, will ba likely to open the eyes of half-sympathizers with Fenians to its present aspect ; and in mining the gaol, Burke's would-be rescuers have probably ex- ploded their whole cause." Manilla Quarterly Fair--The Manilla Quartely Fair, held on the 18th inst., was, through the liberality of Mr. Conway and others who assisted him, quite a success. Indeed it sur- passed the-expectatious of all con- cerned. The attendance was large, considering the season of the year, and the displayof stock very good. Buyers were not very keen, but sev- eral lots chunged hands at fair prices. The premiums were awarded as fol- lows: -- Fat Oz--3 entries; 1st and 2nd, John McKinnon,and the sweepstakes of $3 00 given by 8. Conway. Fut Steer--5 entries; 1st Asaph Edwards; 2nd James Weir. Fut Cow-8 entries; 1st J McKinnon, and $1 sweepstake, given by S, Con- way; 2nd John Holliday. Fat Sheep--8 entries; 1st and 2nd John Allan, Fat Flogs--1st Richard Edwards; 2nd John Allen. Twrkeys--2 entries ; 1st H. McKin- non, ; Gleese--2 entries; 1st Heury Brewer. Working Ozen--4 entries; 1st J. their teachers. The school. shows a thers, at the close, addrssed the scholars ap- provingly, 'after which a vote of thanks was given by the children to their teachers, who leave this Section at the close of 'the' present year for other fields of labor. = The examination of the Epsom Common School took place in the afternoon of Tuesday, the 24th inst. There were a large number of visitors present, including a number of Teachers who assisted in the exham nation which was highly satisfactory. In the evening, an exhibition and concert was given, in which the Uxbridge Brass Band, amateurs from Uxbridge School and I. Post's Music Class took part, was a grand affair. The proceeds amounting to $16, is appropriated to the purchase of maps, c., fut the school. The Prince Albert exbibition was aiso very gratifying toall concerned; but we were unable to attend it, and therefore are without particulars, SCOTT. Mr. Jas. MeNevin, Teacher of School Section No. 1, in this Town- ship, after his examination, gave a closing exhibition in the Town Hall. The music and recitations were ex cellent, and the sum realized, $21.50, 'will form a very handsome beginning to a school library. BEE BL ol Fire in Uxbridge. - Uxbridge Village was visited by a conflagration on the morning of Fri- day, the 20th inst., which 'resulted in| the destruction of aun hotel, occupied by W. Annand, and a dwelling house, the property of Dr. Hillary, with the outbuildings attached to each premi- se, involving a loss, altogether, of' about $4,000. The fire is supposed to have originated in the kitchen or wood-shed of the hotel, and when discovered was so far advanced as to| render all efforts towards staying its progress unavailing. © Tt rapidly spread to the driving shed, siablys 'and mein building of the hotel, and | from thence to the Doctor's residence, all of which were levelled to the ground in the space of two hours, Mr. Annand succeded-in saving part | of his farniture; but Dr. Hillary was less fortunate in this respect, scarcely saving anything at all. Fortunately Mr. Wheler's grist mill had a slight it would have been difficult to save it, Mr. J. E. Gould's residence was als in danger, Had the wind been blow- ing from the north at th ne whole of the east side of the would have fallen a pray covering of snow upon it, otherwise Ferguson; 2nd Robert €uningham. Horses--8 "emiries 1st To the Editor of the Standard. Brock, Dec. 24th, 1867. Sir,--In your issue of the 12th inst., you published an article charging me with the misappropriation of Township money, for the purpose of securing a vote from a Mr, Thomas, in the coming Manicipal contest, in the Township. Now, sir, as regards the truth of such statement I can only say that it is false, and void of the slightest shadow of truth, and that the information was énly furnished to you for the contemptible pur- pose of trying to injure me in the minds of the ratepayers of this Township, and for takes de-| be deceived by the ear, is very amus- |, The following is an extract from a letter from Colonel Merewether, re- ceived by Sir Stafford Northcote, and published in the London Star, 6th instant :-- We have just returned from a (most interesting: and important re- connoissance up the pass from Koo- moglee to within five miles by road from Senafee, a distance of forty-one miles. There was some very places in one part, but the road has been made now by tlie Sappers easy for passage of cavalry, infantry, mules and camels; and it will, I think, prove the chief line of route, as leading at once toa good _posi- tion ou the highlands of Abyssinia in the direction we have to go, and toa spot within easy reach. v To-morrow we start up the Haldes to examine that, to us near as we can get to Tekonda, without actually en tering it, or compromising the inhabi- tants by opening cammunication with them, Sir R. Napler's excellent procia- mation was sent out on the 6th inst, and I hope for the best results from it. Directly the roler of Tigre, now Prince Cassel, a rebel against Theo doras, shows he intends acting in a friendly manner towards us, There will be no impropriety in visiting both Tekonda and Senafes ; but until be does it would not be just to the people of those places to make them ron the rigk of encountering his dis-- | e before we were in a position the purpose of assisting my opp: in the coming municipal contest. However for your edification and that of your readers, political; I enclose a statement of the dread- ful affair which was made and signed by all the council at the last meeting, held in Vroomanton, which, I trust, in justice to me and the public, especially tho ratepayers of Brock, you will have the fairness to publish in your next issue. I am Sir, Your obedient servant MavooLx GILLESPIE. We the undersigned, members of the Township Council of Brock, in session at Vroomanton, this 20th day of, Dec., 1867, having heard the article in the Port Perry Standard of the 12th just read before us, charging the Reeve of this Township, Me. Gillespie, with fraudulently granting two orders for the same 'amount to one Josiah Thomas, for the purpose of securing his vote at the coming municipal election ; and being ourselves aware that at the time the last order, which was signed betore us at the Council table, was signed hurriedly by the Reeve with a number of other orders, and ag the Clerk and Treasurer, who are now before the Council, state that Mr. Gillespie, shortly affer the last meeting of the Council, cautioned both of them to be on their guard for fear he had signed an order for the same amount twice, have great pleasure in de- claring that said article on Mr. Gillespie's character is slanderous and improper. (Signed) G. Branazoy, Deputy Reeve. W. Cowan, J. St. Jon, D.CarmicHARL If the gentlemen whose names are attached to the above documents will take the trouble of reading the '" article" there referred to, they will see thut we have not charged Mr. Gillespie with making a " misappro- priation of Township money," or ¢ fraudulently granting two orders for thos ! Council'rs to protect them. 1 have been very vexed not to find a suitable plateau short of the Abys sinian highlands ; but I was misled by the richness of the Agametta plateau west of the Massowah, and have now only learned, what no one seemed to be able to tell me before, that, as yon go south of the latitude of Massowah, the lower hills become more purely voleanic; indeed, in some places entirely, so that vege- tation diminishes pari passu. The troops that have landed are, I am happy to say, in excellent health and spirits. The 8rd Light Cavalry have been losing horses from fever, but to-day on my arrival here I was glad to find the disease disappearing It was clearly owing to the effects of the sea voyage from India, and being cooped up on board ship. More Yankee Impudenco. In the United States Senate, the other day, Mr. Ramsay, of Minnesota, submitted the following reso'ution, which was ordered to be printed: -- Resolved, That the Committee on Foreign Relations be instructed to enquire into the expediency of a treaty between the United States and the Dominion of Canada, which shall contain the following provisions; -- 1. That the duties of five per cent. ad valorem shall be imposed on all importations from Canada, being the exclusive productiog or manufacture of Canada, to the UTnited States, or from the United States to Canada, which shall be substituted for exist- ue aati at," de. What we did charge Mii wit doing, ie ad- George Hadden; 20d Charles Rainié:: Tub Buiter--5 entries; 1st Janet McKinnen. Fresh Butter--(6 1b. rolls) 7 entries; 1st Janet McKinnon, ay et r------ Complimentary Supper.--Last Whtur-- day evening between thirty and forty of the leading men of this and the neighboring villages, entertained Mr. Jolin Frazer, recently teller in the Royal Canadian Bank, Port Perry, at a supper, provided by Mr. J. J. Shaw. The display, which «would have done credit to hotels of higher pretensions than the Royal Canadian, aud which augurs well for the future, Was heartily partaken of and fully appreciated. After the '* cloth" had been removed the usual loyal and patriotic toasts were pro- posed and responded to, when ¢ our guest" was announced, and received with all the honors, which Mr, Frazer acknowledged in appropriate terms. Several gentlemen in their remarks, made flattering allusions to Mr. Frazer's efficient services in the Bank, and also spoke highly of him as a citizen. Other toasts were drank, including * mine Host and Hostess," when the proceedings, of what must hereafter be a pleasing reminiscence to all who took part in it, were brought toa close. Mr. Frazer, leaves Port Perry accom- panied by the well-wishes of the entire community. ---------- New Year's Day in Uxbridge. --A grand Bazaar, for the sale of fancy and useful "articles, will be held in the Town Hall, Uxbridge, on New Year's day, for the benefit of the Church of England. Appropriate music_ with refreshments will be provided. In the evening a grand concert is to be given; and amateurs from Toronto, Whitby, Newmarket, and other localities, are to take part in the proceedings. ; \ Er -- A Judicions Appointment.--We learn with pleasure that Mr. J, L. Margach has been. appointed to the office of Local Superintendent of Education, vacated by Rev. J. T. Dowling, in the township of Uxbridge; and, inasmuch as Mr. Margach is well qualified for the post, we are satisfied the selection will meet with general approval. _ Accident.--Mr. Wm Corrin, of Port Perry, 'accidentaly inflicted a severe wound on his left foot, with an axe, y which a number of the extensor over $300 in cash have been sub: scribed for his relief, : tendons were severed, on Saturday t,. Dr. Jones was called upon for w is now doing as well as can be 'manifestation of his skill, and the | #04 =: to build a hospital at Suez, io the mitted; 2xi" therefore substantially correct, The fact of his having done 80 " hurriedly" bas nothing to do with it--is no excuse or palliation whatever. The Reeve of any muni- cipality has no right to sign auy order, for any amount of money, with- out first ascertaining that the money is due and the order correct. Besides, there is something rather strange in the fact that, after haying cautioned the Clerk about this matter, the money shonld be handed Mr. Car= michael, who is a Conncillor, for Mr. Thomas. If the Council of Brock " have great pleasure" in submitting such acts as these to the public gaze, we must congratulate them upon possessing more true innocence than real wisdom.--Ep. STANDARD, General Intellinence. Excise and Tariff. The tariff resolutions introduced, which are for the whole domthion, will go provisionally into force im- mediately. The customs tariff re- main the same as in the late Pro- vince of Canada, with the following changes : ° Ou spirits, inclading brandy, gin, rum, whiskey, &c.; duty, 80c per gallon 'instead of T0c. The class of tobacco which pays 10c excise, will pay as at present 15 cents specific, with the addition to former tariff of 5 per cent, ad valo- rem. Domestic wine now paying 15 per cent. will pay 20 or 25 cents per gallon, according to strength. Malt 40c a bushel. * Tinctures, 80c a gallon instead of 15 per cent. ad valorem. Green tea as at present ; black, 15 per cent, and 3} cents per pound instead of 15 per cent. and. 7 cents per puand. : Molasses will be 15 cents per hun: dred weigl.t as at present, if used for refining purposes and for mana- facture of sugar, hut only 55 cents if not so used. The question of du- ties on sugars wilt be. considered 'daring recess, ; Flour and meal, instead of 50c will be 25¢ per barrel. In free lists, as regards ship-build- ing materials, the provi fini 2. That the excise duties of the United States and Canada shall be imilated by rent legislation 3. That the navigation of the great lakes, canal and channel of the St. Lawrence shall be forever free to the citizens of the United States aud, Canada. 4. That Canadian vessels in Ameri- can ports shall be entitled to all the priviliges of American vess:ls in Canadian ports. 5. That the fisheries of the Atlan- tic coast shall be free to citizens of both countyies. 6. That a common system of laws regulating copyrights, patent rights, and postage, shall be ¢xtended over both countries. 7. That Canada, with the covsent of Great: Britain, shall cede to the United States districts of North America west of longitude 90 degrees on condition to wit : 1. The United States will pay #6000 000 to the Hudson Bay Company in full dis- charge of claims to territory of juris- diction in Norih America, wether founded oa the charter of the .com- pany, or any treaty, law or usage. 2. The United States will assume the public debt of British Columbia, not exceeding $2,000,000, 3. To aid in the construction of the Noithern Pacific Railway from the western extremity of Like Superior to Puget Sound ; the United States, in addi tion to the grant of land heretufore made, Will guarantee dividends of five 'per cent. upon the stock of sail coupons, provided the amount of stock guaranteed as aforesaid shall not exceed $20,000 per. mile, and Congress shall regulate the securities for advance on account thereof = 4. The North-west territory shall be di- vided and erganized into territories of the Uhited States, not less than three in number, with all' the rights and privileges of the citizens and vernment of Montana Territory, so ar as can be made applicable If Mr. Ramsay had taken the trouble toenquire, he could probably have found sume one in Washington able to tell him that Canada has no- thing todo with the ceding of the territory which he covets. We have no more right to cede British Columbia to the United States, than the people of British Columbia have to make a present of Canada to our neighbors. We hope soon to have the territories mentioned by Mr. Ramsay ceded to Canada, and made part and parcel of exemption from duty to those im- ported by ship-builders for ship- building purposes is struck out. It is the intention of Government in the second part of the ses- sion to frame, a tariff that might be expected to be permanent for four or five years. ; Tie export duties confined to On- tario and Quebec will be, saw-lugs per thousand feet ; pine, one dollar ; of all other kind, 50c. and stave bolts, per cord, $1.30." With a view of obviating the ex ive and lengthened sea vo, incident to the conveyance of invald roops from India to England, her Majesty's Government have decided vicinity of a similar hospital already Shingle bolts oar D Mr. Kiamsay's resoly- tion is just another hint that we must not delay too long in dealing with the North-West, and it oughi to silence those who are arguing for delay. We know that Mr. Rams.y's resolution come to nothing so far as present action is concerned--but these i Important Nows from the| © Abyssinian Expedition. bad 'measures to guard pected movements of the F The troops which were despatobed for Portsmouth wi day sent to Oshoroe, Isle of Florence, Dee, 17.-- Prim ter Menabrea, replied yester the attacks made upon the. ment by the Liberal party, ii ment. Tn course of his speed said that Italy would sooner later possess. Rome, but that would be accomplished not by but by moral force. 'Baron Ratag followed in a speech in oppositil the chief minister saying that pular vote in Naples and other c of Ttaly showed that the nation manded a different policy-.- London, Dec. 18.--Arms an munition secreted by Fenians » been discovered and seized b police ut several places in England. St. Petersburg, Dec, 18.-=The Tnvalide' Russe says that the policy agreed upon between France sad * Austria on the Eastern question, 'if © persisted ip, will imperil the quility of Enrope. a p London, Dec. 18.--A des from Massowal says thata r from the inferior had reached t British expedition that King Theo- dore liad set fire to" and destroyed: Debra Tabor. Aig London, Dec. 18.--An attempt: was made to-day to blow up one of the walls of the Millbank gaol, fa which a number of Fenians ure eon * fined. The preparations. were all "* = = completed, and the fuse hdd beem ~~ °° 'lighted by the cougpirators, without . = attracting attention, but owing to © somo defect in the arrangement of the materials the powder did not explode, and the plot was discovered' before the attempt to carry in ou: _ could be renewed. No arrests have Ween made, and no clue has been obtained to the guilty parties. ve Florence, Dec. 19.-- The Govern ment has issued orders calling intos active service additional military reserves. " Loudon, Dee. 19.--The Right Hon. * W. E Gladstone made a 'speech to the ministers and ratives of Wer- . = nith in Chester County yesteday, is' the course of which he po {8 : Fenian question. He did nof"Hesi- 0 tate to ascribe the existence of Fenianism to England's wretched mismanagement and misgovernment of Ireland. London, Dec. 19. --It is reported that a paper has been found im Wolverhamnton, which shows that Fenians in England had organized & ; plot 'to plunder all the, armories of. © the Militia Forces of England. 3 One of the persons who was injured - at the recent explosion at Clerken= well, died to-day. Lroey He The explosion of the nitro-glycerfne at Newcestle on-Tyne, was serions than at first reported, Sheriff and Town Surveyor who were badly injured have since di h wounds. = Eight persofis, all" tol {ost their lives by the explosion. 4 aon, Tie 0 Fo 2 rier gave their names a8 English, Vai ' ney, O'Keefe, aud W, Desmond, arrested in this city, last, nig saspicion of having been with the recent Fenian The alarm caused by the oof heve, countinoes, The coroner's n= quest on the bodies of those killed by the explosion at Clerkenwell prison were concladed this evening. The jury rendered a verdict, charging Timothy Desmond and Jercy AH ; who were arrested on the 13th, with the crime of murder, in having éaus- ed the explosion which resulted in - the deaths of the deceased. ~~ : 'London, Dec, 20.--In view of the recent outrages committed or. ate tempted by the Fenians in this coun: try, and to prevent, by summ | measures, their repetition, the Cabinet had determined to ask Parlisroént" to suspend the privilege of the writ of Habeas Corpus in England, * . London, Dee, 24.--The Fenians 3 are still active. The newest a'nsa= tion is the effyrt made last evening ED to destroy the Gas Works at Glag~ gow. Attempts had been made the night before to" destroy the Gas ? Works at Warrington, near Liver--' pool. In both cuses the efforts were unsuccessful, The authority in « those cities are donbly wat 'and no further trouble is appre! ed. . Despatclies from various parts of the = ; Kingdom report everything quiettos He day. RARE Heap Cenmae Stermens.---The, Times of the 15th inst. SAYS t=my There is no donbt that Head Centre. Stephens is in Paris, and in anything The byt a flourishing conditi® officer ) Scotland-yafd whoo the warrant<for hig apprehens . during a three weeks' stay at the ex- position; frequently met Stephens a table d'hote, and euriversed with each man knowing to whom he talling. Stephens alluded to statement which bad gone the roan of the English papers, which ses forth that he had 'feathered nest' out of the Fenian fond: which he had been int ' Wrong entirely,' Stephens haven't a cent--am indeb friend for what I shall pay meal, who has also advanced much cash as will pay for ad for employment as a teacher lish? The officer took the trouble to inquire into the rath of whet 2s phens told him, and in doing so dis covered that he had been turne of two lodgings for want of n to pay his way. 2 | ---- Rapp Printing --A ° gen! from Paris says: Rapidity in Ling has just been carr France to a degree anything which bas yet o anxiety of our neighbors to get hold of portions of British American terri- tory, are warnings which should not pass unheeded, If. we neglect the people of the Red River conntry for a few years longer, we may find them too much in the humor to give a favorable response to the proposi- tions of some Senator Ramsay, and once that stage is hed, we should of the|p d in macliine y has jost pat up new p offices of the Petit Journal (a penny daily paper) a machiri invention, 'which pri minute. Four of these" hines tarn out 144,000 West country forever. Those who plead for delay are assnming a grave erected by the French Government. be in a fair way to lose the North- hour, the whole im 446,000 daily. © Dickens realized $20,000 out responsibility. four readings in Boston," \ aso