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wr WAREHOUSE. ¥ uests the atténtion of ae public to i of a large lot of A of ; Ladies' and Gents' BOOTS & SHOES! Which having been bought at a consider- able reduction from former prices, and now offered : ' AT A GREAT REDUCTION on former prices. In addition, a large lot of prime BUFFAEO ROBES!!! Ladies: Furs, in Muffs, Boas, Victorines, Cuffs of latest Be Gent's Caps and Hats in great variety. A fine lot of Ladies' Clouds in new colors and patterns from 2s. each. Present price of Butter 9d per 1b. Eggs 7} per Doz. Pork $4.50c. to $56.25¢c. per 100 lbs. Wheat, Oats, Peas and Barley wanted in large quantities. ADAM GORDON. ' Manchester, Dec. 5, 1867. 17 gd @he Purt Perry Standard 5 AND NORTH ONTARIO ADVERTISER. PORT PERRY, JAN. 23, 1868. Legislature of Ontario. ] On Wednesday petitions were presented, praying for amendments to the Agricultural Law, and the Municipal Corporation Act of 1866; for the extention of the Erie and Niagara Railway; for aid to the French Canadian Institute, Ottawa; for the repeal of an Act Incorporting the Long Point Company; for aid to the residents of the Muskoka settle ment; in respect to the obstruction of Lake Couchiching; for an Act to Incorporate the Royal Canadian Insurance Company, and for the refusal of a Charter to the Licensed Victualler's Association. : Sir Henry Smith made some state- ments in regard to the " franking privilege." He complained that one of his correspondents had been com- pelled by the Kingston Post Maste® to pay 7 cents on a letter which be (Sir H.) had franked. Mr. Lyon and Mr. Graham (Hastings) made similar complaints. Hon. J. S. McDonald affirmed the right of members to exercise their privilege, and in reply to an enquiry said that it was at their option to frank both their busi- ness asd private correspondence; he also promised that he would take immediate steps, by communicating with the Postmaster General, to have the matter placed on a satisfactory footing. Mr. Rykert presented {lhe second report of the Standing Orders Com- mittee. The Somunitiee reported that they had found the ngtices for the following petitions correct: -- Of the Municipal Corporation of the County of Peterborough for an Act legalising - certain surveys .in the Township of Harvey and Burleigh ; of the Canadian Land and Emigration Compnoy to separate Harcourt and Bruton from certain other townships. The petition of the Toronto Young Men's Association for Incorporation, they considered, was not of a nature requiring notice. Mr. Greely presented the second report of the Printing Committee. They recommended that as regarded Private Bills, two additional copies should be printed for each member, and twenty-five for the promoters of the bill. To moved that the report be concurred in. Mr. McLeod asked when the Pre- mier was to redeem the pledge which he gave some years ago, that, when the French Language was ignored in Parliamentary proceedings, he would-have the gaelic introduced to take its place. (Laughter) ie - hoped the honuurable gentleman, as the representative of one of the old Highland clans, would do justice to the representatives of the Gaelic population. y on. J. S. McDonald said the matter had not yet been decided upon. [It was still under cousidera- tion, (Laughter) His only diffi- culty was that, if the language spoken by Adam and Eve was intro- duced here, it might be thrown away. (Laughter.) The motivn was then agreed to. Mr. Blake said he would, in ac-- cordance with his motion yesierday, move the consideration of the petition of W. Niles, and others, praying investigation into the con- duct of Wm. Taylor,{late a candidate for the Joptesshtalion of ome of the ridings of iddlesex,and also clerk of the Council of the Township of Lon- don,) and Jobn-Adufr. The charge : agains them was tampering with assesment rolls of the constituency in question, and puting thereon the 'names of a namber of supporters of . Taylor and Mr. Ctowel Wilson as a matier which, as ii the purity of election aud 8 of the house, demanded te Donald. of the house. | al uot rise' in; but as that read ainted with it, print it for the "| examinations--makin In reply to Mr. Currie, ~ Hon, J, 3. McDonald, was under- stood ta say that the Government did not intend this session to introduce sony Bill regarding the jury law. The other matter had not been brought under their notice till. meu- tioned the other night by his hon. friend, Mr. Currie. ~ It was a serious question involving many nice points, whether the jurisdiction of magis- trates should be extended im this ca se. Mr, Rykert moved thats select committee, composed of Messrs. Lauder, Cumberland, Beatty, Fergu- son, Shaw, Fraser, and the mover, be appointed to examine into the affairs and management of the Toronto Hospital, with power to send for persons and papers. The hon. gentleman supported the motion in a neat speech. e was prepared to go any length with the Govern- ment in granting aid to these chari table institutions. He hoped the investigations, of the committee would have the effect of inducing the Government to bring down some permanent system for the manage- ment of the hospitals of this country. While on his fect, he might direct the attention of the Attorney-General to the severe distress mow existing among the fishermen along the coast of Nova Scotia. He thought this Province could not give © contribu- tion to a more deserving object. Hon. J. S. McDonald acquiesed in the resolution on behalf of the Gov- ernment, He admitted that the time had come when something more must be done for the support of Hospitals than had been done heretofore. The motion was carried with the addition of the name of Hon. Mr, Richards. Mr. Cockburn moved an- address for copies of all correspondence relating to the withdrawal, in 1866, of the sale of lands in the Township of Monck, in the County of Simcoe, and in the Township of Oatley and Hinden in the County of Victoria, and the intention of the Government in regard to the future settlement of said Townships. He said the Town: ship of Monck was surveyed in 1864. To the great surprise of many per- sons the settlement of the township was suddenly terminated, because, as he understood, a lumbering firm had succeeded in stipulating with the department that the land should be withdrawn from sale, He thought this was a great hardship to the settlers previously there, who bad a right to expect that other settlers would go in, and assist them in clearing the land, making roads, &c. Hon. Mr. Richards said, there was no correspondence except a letter addressed by the D.partment to the Crown Lands' agent, instructing him to withdraw the lands from sale. These three townships were sold as timber limits, and realized a bonus of $31,000 over 'and above the timber dues to be paid, and he thought the house would agree that the gentlemen who gave so large a bonus were gn- titled to protection. He agreed that it was not desirable to check the pro- gress of settlement, but the whole subject would be discussed on the resolutions that would come before the house on Tuesduy; for these town- ships, he might mention, came with- in the' bounds, within which the Government proposed to give free grants, After this explanation, he supposed the hon. gentleman would not press his motion, Mr. Cockburn replied briefly ; and after correcting a statement made by him (Mr, C.) as to his motive in taking the matter in hand he with- drew his motion. Mr. Blake moved that the name of Mr. Paxton be added to the Railway Committee. Carried. On motion of Hon. J. S. McDonald the report of the Committee of the Whole on the resolutions respecting the Provincial duty on tavern-keep- ers was 'concurred in. The house went into Commitlee of the Whole, Mr. Boyd in the chair, on the Bill providing for the appoint- ment of magistrates and coroners, Sir Henry Smith said he fully concurred in the ides, that as they were as a people starting with a clear sheet, magistrates ought to qualify again. Hon. J. S. McDonald dwelt on the importance of magistrates being pos- sessed of sufficient property to make them eligible to discharge the duties of the office. If persons did not choose, for the sake of the honor conferred on them, to take the trouble proposed by the Bill, they ought not to get the commission of the peace at all. Hon. Mr. McMurrich presumed that continuous qualifications would be required. Hon. J. S. McDonald was not cer- tain on that point. Mr. McKellar argued that there ceratinly ought to be continuous qualification ; for the duties of the office were of the most responsible character. But in some instances the gnalification would keep man excellent men out of the office. It was $400, he belicved ; and in new townships that qualification was rather high, He would Le glad to see such measures framed as would tend to secure the country a good magistracy, The Committee rose and reported the Bill without amendment, Mr. Blake, in moving the second | reading of his Bill to amend the Act respecting Attorneys-at-Law, ex- plained that the design of. the Bill, was further to sacare the efficient discharge of the duties of Attorneys. At present, he stated, but one examination was required of stu- dents; and the proposition of his Bill was, that instead of this one '1 final examination--in which an At- "| torney was tested in all d to be the branches pp y to his pro- ficiency--that power should he given the Law Society to have two prior three 0 all. prescut students were re- at ; 0 oop iwo terms and, be n er to inconvenience synopsis in another intel Tittle asp make Henry Smith, Pardee, Rykert, Scotty Lount, and the mover, with power to send for persons and papers. On Thursday several petitions were presented - praying that no charter bo granted the Licensed Victuallers' Association. Hon, J.8. McDonald introduced a Bill founded on the resolutions adopted by the house with regard to a proviucial duty on tavern keepers. 'Hon. Mr. McMaurrich moved an laddress for a return showing the number of days each of the Courts of Oyer and Terminer and General Gaol Delivery, and Court of Assizes York, and for the City of Toronto, respectively, sat during the years of 1866 and 1867--the number of civil cases entered for trial at each of said sittings of said courts respectively-- the number of criminals tried at each paid by the county and city respect- ively--the amount paid by the county and city respectively for jury services at each of sai sittings over and above the amount received from Government for payment of jury expenses con- nected with Fenians or other Crown cases--the number of cases entered for trial at the County Court for the cotinty and city respectively, at each sitting during said years, with the amount paid by the county and city for jury services respectively, exclu- sive of Crown grants--the number of cases entered for trial within the same period, at each sitting of said superior and inferior courts, in which neither plaintiff nor defendant resided in the county where the case was entered. He. then explained the object of it, which was simply to obtain correct information regarding an alleged grievance that existed between this city and the county of York. Hon. J. 8S. McDonald said there was no objection to this address. It would Le impossible, however, to get information as to the residence of plaintiffs and defendants. The motion was then agreed to. After several measures had been advanced a stage, 'Hon. J. 8S. McDonald said, in reference to the work for to-morrow, that there was very little indeed to come before the house. It was Gov- ernment day and they had only one measure which could be advanced-- the resolutions regarding the Con- solidated Revenue Fund. Nor were there any private bills ready, Further, it had been intended to adjourn till to-morrow at four o'clock, in order to allow members an opportunity of attending the funeral of Mrs, Cam- eron. Under the ciroumstances, as to-morrow's business would only detain them for three quarters of an hour or so, it had been thought that an adjournment till Monday might take place without any delay of public business, by moving at once concurrence in the resolutions which had been adopted'last Tuesday. He would therefore, if there were no objections, ask the concurrence of the house in the resolutions estab- lishing a consolidated revenue fund for the Province of Ontario. > The resolutions, having been read at length by the clerk, were con- curred in, and a Bill, founded thercon, was introduced, and ordered for a second reading on Tuesdey next, Hon. J, 8. McDonald, seconded by Mr. McKellar, moved that when the house adjourns, it stands adjourned till Monday next at three o'clock. The House then adjourned. On Monday a number of petitions were presented, and a measure was introduced, by Mr. Coyne, having reference to the Common Law Pro- cedure Act of Upper Canada. Mr. Blake gave notice that on Wednesday he would call the atten- tion of the House to the petition of William Niles and others, praying for an investigation of the conduct of William Taylor and John Adair, in connection with the late election for East Middlesex. Mr. Trow inquired of Ministers, if they intend to relieve Municipalities who are borrowers from the Munici- pal Loan Fund for the construction of railroads, from their liabilities, or front a portion of the same. Hon. J. 8. McDonald said this was one of the assetts which were to be disposcd of by arbitration between Upper and Lower Canada; and the Government would cousider qnes- tions of this kind after the arbitra- tora had made a settlement between the two Provinces. Sir Henry Smith said," before the orders of the day wero called, he wished te call the attention of the Attorney-General and the - Govern-- ment to the very distressing accounts that had been received from Nova Scotia. If it was intended that this Parliament shouid offer any relief to the unfortunate eufferers, the sooner it was sent the better. (Hear,hear), If the Government would say. they were disposed to give i he was sure there was not a single member who weuld refuse to make it good when the estimates came down. He hoped the Government would be in a position to intimate their intentions. on the subject to- morrow. Hon. J. S. McDonald said he had already intimated to the gallant knight, and to some of the leading members of the Opposition, that it was the intention of the government to consider the matter with the view of making a proposition. In order to pave the way for such action, and to ascertain the extent of the distress which existed in the sister Province of Nova Scotia, be bad telegraphed to the Lieutenant Governor. was sorry to say that the a and Nisi Pruois for 'the County of sitting of said courts--the amount, printed, which. resulted in a stormy debate. The house then proceeded to con- sider a ge from the Licutenant Governor, recommending a grant of $5,000 for the relief of tho distressed fisherman in Nova Scotia. A resolu- tion to give effect to His Excellen- cy's recommendation having been removed by the Premier, and second- ed by Mr. McKellar, was passed with the utmost unanimity of feeling. Mr. Richards introduced his land resolutions, which met with consider- able opposition from Sir Henry Smith and others, . A motion to consider these resolu- tions in committee, on Friday next, was agreed to, and the House then adjourned. County Agricultural Soci- my Annual Meeting. The members ofthe North Ontario Agricultural Society held their annual meeting in Plank's Hotel, Uxbridge, a|o8 Saturday, the 18th inst, As soon as the President had taken the chair and called the meeting t t- fhe sum of $43.40, Butson, for the sum of $15, for at- tendance and board to a man whose leg was broken near the premises of Mr, Butson--Carried. ere $9312.23 ; and that there had pen expended $2855.63, leaving the llociety indebted to the Treaster in "IT. Paxton, Esq., M. P., moved that h Byrereteny and Treasurer's reports g adopted, when The Treasurer said as some misun- prstanding might exist in reference the discount on the Upper Canada fank bills, he would like to have his ifecounts audited. # Messrs. Baicd and Dickey were ap: lointed auditors. The Secretary's report was adopt- of Mr. Graham the ted the chair and T: ton, Esq., M. P., was called upon fill the same, when the meeting oceeded to elect officers and Di- tors for the ensuing year. - On motion lominated for the office of President. Messrs. Marsh, Chapman and Gra- am were nominated for 1st Vice- President. Messrs. Harriss and Gordon were fominated for 2nd Vice-President. Messrs. Christie and Dickey were order, the Secretary read the minutes] of the last annual meeting. The Secretary then informed thi meeting that he had received the] annual report of the Branch Societies in Reach, Uxbridge, Scott, and Mara and Rama. ? The Treasurer said it would be well to read these reports. He found by the report. from Mara and Kama that $45 had been subscribed for the Canada Farmer, and government money had been drawn upon it, which was not fair to the other socie: ties. A Durham Bull and aquantity of seed had been purchased which was also drawing government money ;and only 108 names were found in the report, whilst 160 were returned. In order to ascertain whether they had acted in accordancé with the intention of the law, the new Act was consulted, and the sections were read bearing upon the subject. Mr. Gordon thought the people of Mura and Rama had acted in con- formity with the Statute. The President thought they might be taking advantage of the statute, but it was not right, inasmuch as they secured the benefit themselves. Mr.Gould said by their proceeding, a member by paying 87Tjcts was receiving the Canada Farmer worth a dollar, and were allowed the privil! ege of competing for all the prizes offered at the County Show. He suggested that a committee be ap- pointed to mend matters, | Mr. Boultbee thought a committep was not necessary, because the thing complained of was an infringement' of the law, and steps ought to be taken to recover the money. After some further discussion tha matter was dropped until the Towns ship reports were read. : The President then read a circular] from the Board of Agriculture ins: forming the Socicty who were the retiring members of the Board; and requesting that the nominations made be forwarded to the Hon. John Carling, Minister of Agriculture. The President said this was the last time the society would be called on to do this, as the new Act set forth that the Province would be divided into twelve divisions; and each County in the division would elect one man. > The President read the letter which the Board had deferred for the annual meeting, from Mr. Alex. Thompson, having reference to the building of the ferice round the fair gronnds in Uxbridge. It shows that the labor and timber cost him $29520, and that he had been paid $220, per con- tract. , In reply to Mr. Gordon, the Presi- dent said the contract had been let by tender; that more than one tender had been received ; and that one of the tenders was nearly as low as that of Mr. Thompson's. Mr. Gordon said he thought nothing could be done for Mr. Thompson, as allowing him more than his contract called for would be unfair to those who had tendered with him. After some further remarks from Messrs. Scott, Sharrard and Nott, whe offered motions and amendments, the matter was dropped, till the Secretary read the reports of the branch so- cieties, The reports were then read, when Mr. Graham moved,. seconded by Mr. Baird, That the annual reports of the different branch societies be received and referred to the Secretary, and if he found them correct the same be forwarded to the Board of Agricul: ture.--Carried. The Secretary then rend his annual report, from which we learn that the Society paid last year, in premiums to' the several departments, the fol- lowing amounts :-- confirmed the truth of the reports already received, and added to previ ous representations, The Govern-- ment wonld very likely to-morrow submit to the house some moti which would involve the grant of such sum ae in the opinion of the for them Yo attend terms up for examinntion. | ce was participated in' , due. 5. A. Smith and Hon. McDonald, all of whom agreed j sentimentd of Mr. Blake. _ "Phe Bill was read a second time and referred to a select committee, consisting of Hon. Mr. Wood, Sir bo voted for the purpose. to four. On Tuesday a good deal was wasted over a Bill, introduced by Mr. Coyne, having reference to Division Courts. Mr. Coyne' wished it to have a first reading, and go to a select committee, before being t and the house ought te{ The House adjourned at @ quarter| Grain, Seeds, &e.......... Hel Horticaltaral veu..ereee.ne. 2250 Dairy P C ws 16,50 Domestic Manufactures. 24.00 Ladies. . + oe 34.50 Fine Arts. 15.50 Implements. 3500 fact ees 4200 Miscellaneous. .s..icomee 71.00 Roots in field... 1800 Discretionary 23.50 Plowing......... 172.00 4 CTOtBL.snievsievenserevenen $882,500 of time| . There were 245 members belongin to the society last year, being 50 less than the year previous. The Treasurer then read his report, which shows that the total receipts 4 Christian, B. Plank, J. Bowman, and || 86,80, was ordered to be | was instructed to issue his order on for Secretary, and Capt. pears for Treasurer. . The following gentlemen were Ue- clared elected : -- - President. --Geo. Wheler, Esq. 1st Vice Presudent.--C. Marsh, Esq. 2nd Vice-President.--Wm. Harriss, RL retiry--1 . Christie, Esq. Treasurer. --Capt, Spears. Mr. Carmich moved, ly Mr, Sharrard, That one Director be taken from Reach and added to Brock. Mr. J. E. Gould moved in amend- ment, seconded by Mr. Scott, That he townships be represented as here: fore, Amendment carried, and the fol- owing gentlemen were appointed Directors: --L. Badgero, (Scott,) J. B. Feasby and Thomas Brand, (Ux- ridge,) E. Walker, Wm. Scott and Jad foichael, (Brock): Previous to the Treasurer's election he auditor's brought in their report, an er that the Treasurers report was correct, upon the strength of! jwhich the report was adopted. 4 In reference to the Thompson affair-- { Mr. Gordon moved, secont.ed by Mr. Sharrard, That the members of ithe society express their regret that under present circumstances no farther sum could be paid him. Mr. Bolster moved, seconded by E. Mundy. That the sum of $20 be paid Mr. Thompson. Amendment was lost, and motion carried. Mr. Christie moved, seconded by Mr. Marsh, That the Hon. George Alexander, and J. C. Rykert, John P. Wheler and John Shier, Esgs., be recommended by this society as members of the Board of Agriculture. Carried. On Motion of Mr. Baird, votes of thanks were tendered the County Council, and Mr. F. W. Glen, A, M. Gibson, A. Gordon, Brogn & RB: aud J. Campbell, for their. liberal donations to the suciety in 1867. On molion of Mr. Scott, it was resolved that the next annual meeting be held in the village of Manchester. A vote of thanks was then tend- ered the retiring officers, and the meeting adjourned. DIRECTORS' MEETING. The Directors met immediately after, when it was resolved that they hold their next meeting in Shaw's Hall, Port Perry,on Saturday, the 7th March, at 1, p. m, Reach Council. The members elect, forming the Reach Council of 1868, held their first meetieg in the Town Hall, Man. chester, on Monday last. The declarations having been signed, members took their seats. A communication was read from Mr. Asling, of Greenbank, informing the Council that an indigent person named Brand needed assistance. Her case was referred to the com- missioner having charge of the indi- gent fund in the division where she resides. A communication was also read from Mr. Jeffrey informing the Coun- cil of his intention to oppose the ac- tion of last year's council, on the Man- chester road allowance, at the County Council, when the By-law is intro- duced there to be confirmed. Mr. Gordon moved that Mr. Jen- nings be appointed auditor on behalf of the corporation. Mr. Steel moved in amendment that Mr. R. V. Langdon be appointed auditor. Carried. : A Bylaw was then Jutiefuced and appointing Messrs .R.V. Lang- fase an H. Christian, anditors or auditing the accounts of 1867, On motion of Mr. Gordon, the Clerk was instructed to advertise for tenders for assessing the township and collecting the taxes. . Tenders to be separate for the east and west divisions--the centre road being the dividing line. Tenders are to be opened at the next meeting of the Council; but the Council do not bind themselves to accept the lowest br any other tender that may be opened that day. Mr. Gordon moved that this Coun- cil award their thanks to Messrs aird, Lee, Waurd, English and rsh, for their faithful services as commissioners of the indigent fand, for the past year, and that the Clerk be instructed to farnish the above named gentlemen with a copy of this resolution, requesting them to act in the same capacity until further notice. a y ed. nw - : on motion of Mr, Gordon, an ac-- count of Mr. Bryan's, amounting to | On motion of Mr. Steel, the Olerk ; the Treasurer, in favor of Mrs Jones, | "| for 84, and to'see to the expending of + | the same. ix i te 'Mr. Gopdon moved that the sum of $1 be refunded to Mr John Daly, which was charged against him mn error for a dog--Carried. ' Mr. Gordon moved that the clerk issne his order on the Treasurer, in grant his order on the Treasurer in favor of Mr, A Spring, for $4, being amount of error in assessment--Car- | ried. \ the same being wrongfully collected from him, through an error in his as- sessment--Carried, Treasurer was instructed to allow Mr. Rail the sum oft $8.49, in settle. ment of hig roll--Carried. Messrs. Wheler and Graham were |i D. Campbell, (Reach,) and D. Car- S i Mr. Steel moved that he Clerk Mr. Gordon moved that the Clerk rant his order on the Treasurer, for 1.50, in favor of Thomas Lakey, On motion of Mr. Gordon the above $8,49 forms the total named : UXBRIDGE. fdent--Samuel Widdifield. President --Ira Chapman, . & Treas--Thomas Todd. Dircctors--J. C. Fawcett, J. C. Widdifield, J. blackburn, Geo.Fields, H. Blakie, Thomas Robinson, George Wagg, Jr., C. Sharrard, and C. C. Jones. SCOTT. President--Geo. Thompsen. Vice- President--Wm. Sinclair, Jr. Sec. & Treas--A. Turner. Directors-- Wm, Smyth, A. Blair, John Card; Wm. Thompson, John Raffarty, A. Dunn, J, F. Foster, Jas. Forrest, and E. Taylor. REACH. President--Jas, Graham. Vice President--Robt. Dobson, Treasurer-- Wm. Scott, Secretary--John Christie.» Directors--A. Thompson, T.Beattie, Jr., W. Tate, A. Scott, J. Dafoe, H, C. Lynde, S: Netherton, Jr., Jacob Camplin and James Holman, MARA AND RAMA, President--A. Kennedy. Vice-President--J. O'Donnell. Treasurer--A., Dudenhoffer. Secretary--A: Thorne, Directors--F. Duffy, J. Mahoney, B. Tivnon, T. Whipps, J, Fox, P. Thompson, E. Bell, J. McHugh and J. Smith. Concert.--As many of our readers are aware, the Concert in aid of the Presbyterian Chukch building fund, came off last Friday evening. Citizen Shaw's commodious hall was well filled with an attentive and appre- ciative audience; but we think the performers, as a whole, scarcely did themselves justice. Under the cir- cumstances however. they did toler- ably well; but they are capable to have done a great deal better. Mr. Blakie's recitations were a decidedly unique feature'in the proceedings; but they by no means detracted from the interest and pleasure of the occasion We understand that the y ds of the entertainment amount to some- thing over $50. a re --eeee. Brock District Orange Lodge.--~-At the annual meeting of the Brock District Orange Lodge, held at Manilla, on Tuesday evening, 14th January, 1868, the following gentlemen were elected Office-Bearers for the ensuing year : Master-- William Ghent, Deputy Master-- William May. Seeretary--John Twohey. Treasurer--George Thompson, Chaplain--Thomas Edwards, Director of Ceremonies--Robert Leightor® : S Prozy--L. G, McDonald. * ---------- Missionary Meeting.--The annual meeting in connection with the Baptist Home Missionary Conven- vention for the Province of Ontario will be held (D.V.) on Monday even: ing next, at 7 o'clock, in the Baptist Chapel, Port Perry. Addresses will be given by Elders Cameron of Claremont, Nott, of Uxbridge, and the Pastor of the Church. A collec tion will be taken up at the close of the meeting. : t Settled ~The anxieties of certain gentlemen in the South Riding, with regard to the position of Dr. McGill will be quite allayed by a recent announcement in the official Gazette for the Dominion, viz: that the Di's. commission as Coroner is revoked. B= An atrocious attempt to mur- der an entire' family incliding hus band, wife and three 'children by administering strychnine. was made in Chicago on the 20th inst. par See W. Croft & Co's adver- favor of Dr, Braithwaite and Mr. agricultural bill, and as the agricul- turists of the Province are much in- terested in the matter, we make room this mornin measure, important particulars from the mea- sure proposed by the agricultural convention held in this city some time since--though in some of the points in which the Bill differs from the scheme of the convention, the policy adopted inthe Bill was su; ported by a large minority of the delegates, The changes in the pre- sent law which the ministerial Bill proposes are numerous and import- 'The Agricultural Bill. (From the: Daily Globe of the 17th inst.) "Mr. Carling has distributed' his for the full text of the he bill differs in some -d and some, at least, are un- edly improvements, though the sissioner of Agriculture has red to propose some alterations, many experienced agricultur- will stoutly - resist. Several now proposed, were made in 1d Canadian Parliament, and ; chiefly through the inability leading agriculturists in -Par- nt to agree as to what they d. The Legislature of Onta- ' Carling's scheme comes up for We look for a most intelli- The "\lways been strongly opposed 'rto, and always defeated, Very © bly it may be the subject of a gst now; but we think there is a "ter chance of its being "carried { than on any previous occasion. { Mr. Carling's Bill, the Bureau, J¢ricullure is continued nearly as © old Bill, except that the Com- lionfer of Agriculture is required 'ganize, in connection with the Bureau, an Agricultural and Me- chanical Library and Museum. The Board of Agriculture and the Agricultural Association are to be amalgamated, under the title of "The Agricultural Association," which is to exercise all the functions of the two previous organizations, except that the County Societies will make their return directly to, and receive their Legislative grant directly from the Bureau of Agriculture, instead of through the Board of Agriculture as heretofore. The present Board of Agricnltare is to be continued as the ** Council of the Agricultural Association." In January, 1869, the whole Board or Council will retire from office, and will be replaced by members elected by twelve agricultural districts. Four members will retire annually, so that, after the first election, the appointments will be fora term of three years. The Board of Arts and Manufac- tures is to be discontinued, and grants will be made to Mechanics' Institated for assisting in class in- struction. Any "institution having organized evening classes, will re- ceive a grant equal to the sum local ly contributed or appropriated, up to $200; the whole to be devoted speci- ally to the object above mentioned. The County Socicties are to receive grants not to exceed $800 each; the city of Toronto $600, and seven oth-- er city and town electoral divisions $400 each. Township Societies will not be required to pay over: their contributions to the Treasurers of County Societies, as heretofore, but to make their return to County Trea- surers under oath, same as is now done by the County Treasurer to the Board of Agriculture. Township So- eieties will receive one half only of the county grant, jnstead of three- fifths, as heretofore. Township So- cieties may organize when fifty members shall have subscribed, at least, one dollar each, Mr. Carling who is, in respect of the Bureau of Agriculture, to be known as Commissioner of Agricul- ture, has appointed Professor Buck- land assistant commissioner, and Mr. Edwards, the present Secretary of the Board of Arts and Manufactures, to be Sccretary of the Bureau of Ag riculture. United States News. New York, Jan. 16.--By cable {rom Santiago de Cuba, the Secretary of Stateis informed that the people of 2t. Thomas and St. Johns, have voted for annexation tothe United States; the vote was 1,244 to 22. New York, Jan. 17.-- The Ameri- can Consul at St. Thomas has tele- graphed Secretary Seward, that the vote on annexation was most enthu- siastic, and the people are anxiously awaiting an official acknowledgement of Secretary Seward. The Tribune special says:--It is stated to night, that at an informal meeting of the Cabinet to-day, the President directed his Secretaries Seward, McCulloch and Welles, to issue orders to their subordinates to official relations with him. Generals Sherman and Grant 'waited on President Johnson to-day, and informed him that they had ad- vised Stauten to resign. There is a very intense feeling manifested by Congresmen on the subject, and many of them affirm that should Mr. Johnson dare ignore Mr. Stanton, he will be impeached by sight. = * 'It is reported that General Grant hail an interview with the Presid letter of the law, so far as Mr. 4 ton is concerned, which will compel everything from the War Department to go forth with the words, * By di- rection of the President." Tt is stat. ed that Genera! Grant will obey the President only. Washington Grant urged Stanton to resign. The statement that Grant will not recognize orders issued by Stanton is equally without founda~ tion. of retiring from the War department. Train and other Americans in \ rally. in no way recognize Stanton, or hold | ¥8 New York, Jan. 20--The Post's special denies that Secretary Mr. Stanton has no intention The Posts Washington special says:--The British Legation has po- sitive knowledge that Geo. Francis Zz Train waa sent to Ireland under the expectation that he would be ar- rested asa Fenian, in which event his case was to be made a test be- tween England and the United States in deciding whether the former pos-- sesses the right to arrest Americans and hold them responsible for langa- age not used within the bounds of the British Dominion. : Washington, Jan, 20--The arrest of ng- land will bring the whole question of the atanding of American citizens in foreign countries to an immediate crisis. strong, and the State Department will demand the instant urrender of Train and all imprisoned American citizens, naturalized or otherwise, who have not absolutely violated English law - on English soil. tain the President in any course that he may adopt for the protection of American citizens, British Government will make im- mediate reparation ; if not the alter- native will be war. The fecling here is very ~ er Congress will sus- It is believed the rie European News. Mazimillian's Rémains-- Arrest of George Francis Tram-- Fenian Matters, ec. Brussels, Jan. 16.--Intelligence of ° the death of Maximilian was for the first time communicated to his widow. four days ago. 1 Trieste, Jan. 16.--The remains of Arch Duke Maximillian, were landed this morning with impressive cere- monies. Public and private boild- ings were draped in mourning. The cortege was preceded by a body of cavalry, and consisted of the muni- cipal government, the clergy, the hearse, loaded with flowers, the Arch Duke of the Empire, Admiral Tege- thoff, Ambassadors of foreign nations, Austrian officials of high rauk, foreign consuls, and the people gene- A division of infantry brought up the rear. A feeling of profound grief was everywhere shown by the vast multitude. Almost the entird population assembled to honor the memory of the Arch-Duke. The solemnity was one of the most touching and impressive spectacles ever witnessed. Dublin, Jan, 17.--At the examina- tion of Lennan yesterday, Sergeant Kelly, survivor of the two policemen who were shot, and a woman, both swore they fully recognize the pri- and killed another." London, Jan. 18.--~When the Can- ard steamship * Scotia" from New York, for Liverpool,entered the port of Queenstown late last evening for the usual transfer of passengers and mails, a strong police force quietly went aboard and arrested rge Francis Train, Grinnel and Gee, who sailed from New York. It is unders stood that these gentlemen were token in custody on' a charge of being active members of the Ameri~ can wing of the Fenian organization. These pi ings cause id able excitement both here and else- where throughout the kingdom and | especially among the American re: sidents. d London, Jan. 19.--Mike Marratt, who, it is now claimed, is positively known to be the party who fired the fuse at the Clerkenwell explosion, hag been arrested at' Glasgow, and brought to London in irons. Cork, Jan. 19.--A strict search of the person and baggage of George Francis Train disclosed no proof of complicity with the Fenian move- ments, or justifying his arrest by the British police on suspicion of being concerned in Fenian plottings. Mr. Train asserts that he came over to Europe as correspondent from Ire- land for the New York World. He has formaly protested through the United States Consul against his detention, and declares he was arrested upon no other ground than the finding of an Irish paper in his trank, Vienna, Jan, 19.--The obsequies of Maximillian were celebrated this evening with great pomp, The faneral procession was formed as follows : --The head of the line was occupied by the Societies of Orphans; then came the clergy; the municipal authorities; the Mayor of the city; a Corps of Mariners, acting as gual of honor; the catafalque bearing the remains; Admiral Tegethoff; er: Sovd of navy and army, &c. Vast crowds isited the remains during the day while laying in state. The Emperor Francis Joseph has written an auto. graph letter. to Admiral Tegethoff, thanking him for his services in re- covering the remains of Maximillian. _ Dublin, Jan. 20.--The Government is about to commence a legal prose-- cution against the proprietors of the Dublin seditious libels and inflammatory articles in that journal. a London, Jan. 20.--The Paris cor- early 1 the day. It is stated that warm words passed between them. The President appeared very much excited after Grant retired, The city is fall of rumors and speculations as to what the President intends to New York, Jan, 20.--A Trebune special says:-- With a view of elicit. ing the sentiments of Mr. Joh = poudent of the London Press : a feeling of uneasinsss is percapible in political and financial circles, though no one believes that war is the great activity in the arsenals and dock yards of France, and the pressure brought to bear upon the Qorps Legislatif for the passage of the Army Bill are circumstances is understood a resolution will be offered in the House calling on the President for information on certain matters, to be furnished by certain dates, which can only be reached through the War Office. This will compel the President either entirely to ignore Stanton, or recognize him as something more than a mere clerk. Gens. Grant and Sherman have ex- pressed the opinion that Mr Stanton should resign. The President is de '| morning. He has which ibute fo unsettle the feel- ing of security in the public : and Tit; ace. AL oY on, Jan, 21.--Mr. Train was | discharged from arrest at Cork this ¢ nt the following. despatch by Atlantic Cable to] friends in America. "I have jus Mr. Adams. I have bronght a 'suit against the British Government for £1,00,000 sterling damages. tisement in to-day's issue, termined to adlete to the strict o (Signed) Go. Faancss Tran? tion for the publication of impair confidence in. the stabi soner as the man who fired the pis; : shot which wounded one poli threatened from any quarter. Still, been released on the. interventionof | 5 \ . i x r i | ~g