COUNTY OF PERTH HERALD. » 3 moval to Toronto and then back to Ottawa It altogether depends, how- ever, on what time the Ottawa build- ings will be ready. Should it require two or three years to complete the Public Works, then of course Toronto is justly entitled to become the Seat of Government forthe time. Mr. Brown took the grounds, however, that the removal should and would take place this fall withoat any referem e being made . towards. the. completion of the Ottawa Works whatever. I is now plain .he promised for elec- tion purposes that which he was neither able nor willing to fulfil, and therefore is unworthy of the the people's confidence! Three min- isters have positively declared that the removal shall be from here" (Quebee, " to Ottawa"--under no condition shall the Government return to Toronto/ [It is not even left an open question, See the debate on this question in. another column, ' a pert peepee The Dae of the Shuaiers Num- bered. The Globe of the 3ist_ of August admits, after a flourish of trumpets, that the Ministry cannot stand much longer. They have a clear majority, the Globe says, on the whole, but not sufficient to enable them to carry through the measures before them.-- It isa question whether they had a clear majority 'on M. Sicotte's amend- ment. Had all the members been present we. believe the result. would haye shown that the Ministry are just now in a minority. matter of course, indulges in a lew flings at John .A., Galt, &e. [1 is the lavish promises, says the Globe, of these men that have induced the loose- fish to join ~the Opposition. The Globe judges of the conduct of others by the doings of its own friends -- It supposes that if Sandfield and his colleagues were mean enough to: at- tempt to bribe the Grand Trunk Com- pany by a direct offer of money, that there are those' who are capable of bribing others with fair promises. [tis perfectly useless any longer for the Globe to raise those side issues in the hope of diverting attention from the present corrupt and guilty Minis- try by abusing others without a cause. The people begin to see that the whole course and policy of the present Min- istry isa sham. Their deeds. have been such as to warrant the people's Tepresentatives in withdrawing their confidence from them and voting them out of office, which, no doubt, they will do in a few days. The American War. The attack. on Charleston. still continue, but Sumter appears to be the only Fort. in the least injured. The 200 pounder Parrot guns on Morris Island have made a breach in that Fort, but we are inclined to think that the injury done is less than the North- erners would have us believe, or they would long ago have taken possession of it. The latest Southern news says that Beauregard will defend it to the last. He is working day and night in erecting batteries on James Island, which will,- it is said, make Morris Island too hot for the Federals. It will be seen by the following extract from the Rich- mond Examiner, that the fate of Charles- ton does, not depend on Sumter, and that the real work of the siege will only com- mence when the monitors have passed that Fort : Resting their opinion on the fate of Vicks- burg and other places, many persons in the South believe the destruction of Sumpter and the fall of Charleston to be inevitable events. There will be the more glory for its defenders and honor for the city if they falsify such pre- dictions. Any extenswe city which cannot be cir- cumvallated, and which is defended by a large army with heavy fortifications, is impregnable if its people and soldiers are trnly determined never to give in The means of defence multi- ply with every week of siege. All the power of France and England employed. to the uttermost and without intermission was insufficient to take Sebastopol. . They finally accomplished the des- truction of the Malakoff and the docks--the bat- tery Wagner.and the Morris Island of that place. But they never reached the north side of the port, and knowing by experience that they nev- seit The Globe, as a: rather than waste another hundred thousand lives in the attempt. If Charleston is captured history will declare that it was because the spirit of the place had decayed. ~ That any such decoy exists we do not believe; and that every foot of ground, every stone, every ruin will be defended with the highest determination, is what the world expects of General Beauregard and of Charleston. If they do so act in the coming' emergency, al- though we may hear of some partial and expen- sive success to the enemy in the siege; although Wagner may be taken or Morris Island evacuated; Sumter shattered, and even some portions of the city injured by shells, the South will never have tosupport the great grief and mortification of knowing that Charleston is in the hands of the enemy and ruined by a Butler," The above is fully corroborated by the following extractswhich we take from the the correspondence of the New York World, dated " Morris Island, Aug. 24th." 'fhe World has hitherto proved itself. the most reliable journal published in the North. " Because the rebels, in 1861, by reducing to surrender a garrison without provisions gained possession of Fort Sumter, thereby depriving the United States of its military power. in this harbor, it does not follow that the United States by regaining possession of its ruins deprive the Con- Sederacy of Charleston. There are yet other and fur more formidable works, some on shore, others in mid-channel, which our troops and iron-clads will be obliged to overcome and reduce before they can make a combined attack on that city, First, as to the progress of the nayy. Fort Moultrie is not yet taken, nor have the monitors directed their energies against that stronghold, Inorder to get fairly by Sumter they must not oly: 'pass or reduce Moultrie, but they must partially destroy: and run the gauntlet of the strong line of obstructions which. reaches di- rectly across the channel from 'the walls of Sumter to the shores of Sullivan Island. © Here is an immense work at the outset, requiring not only great strategy and courage but in all pro- bability much time, which is now of serious im- portance to us, " Accepting these obstacles as passed, how- ever, others inthe shape of a vast bed of tor- pedoes will have to be floated over near the junction of the South, Folly Island, and Hog island channels about 'half a mile from the water battery at the head of Sullivan's Island, At this point the monitorswill be subjected: to a concentrated fire from the water battery, from Fort Johnson, from the mortar battery on James Island, from the famous iron-clad battery "Middle Ground," Hadrell's Point, on from the battery at near Mount Pleasant, and from two other batteries nearer still, just below Mount-Pleasant. Unless the monitors prove ac- tually impregnable to any Jire, this trial will be a sore and perhaps disastrous one.' The correspondent then goes on to de- scribe the three channels mentioned in the above extract, and points out the dangers to be encountered in each. He mentions the fact that while Sumter was almost laid in ruins by the powerful Parott guns, they were almost useless against Forts Wagner and Gregg. 'The cause of this we will give his own words. . He says :-- "Why is this? Because Fort Wagner, instead of being a mass of brittle brick and stone, is an earthwork, with a bombproof against which can- non shot and shell seem to make x0 more impres- sion than firing against the side of a mountain, It is useless to dream that any bombardment, however fierce and skillful can injure this for- tress or the other sand forts in the harbor. Fort Moultrie, formerly a stone fort, has been en» cased, with an immense embankment of sand, which renders it as strong, if not stronger, than Wagner. Both 'are great earth ramparts, strengthened on the inside by every appliance that engineering skill can compass. The!ac- counts of rebel deserters represent the interior of Wagner to be a massive network of beams, pillars, and rafters. The bomb-proofs are per- fect, and the rebels seem to work their guns with the utmost nonchalance." Confederate papers received at Morehead city say that Jeff Davis has, after a confer- ence with the Governors of the Confederate States, decided to call out and arm 500,000 blacks, and give them their freedom and 50 acres of land at the end of the war. Should he.do this it will completely. change the whole aspect of the war. The black in the South will then be fighting for a cause the success of which will give them their liberty. This will certainly be a great in- ducement for them to fight desperately. If the Confederacy has determined on this foundation of a gradual emancipation of all the slayes in the South. ~-- If you would add a lustre to all your ac- | complishments is greater... . a . = - i~ © er would succeed in doing so, they made peace step, we haye no doubt but it will lay the}, complishments, 'study a modest behaviour. | To' excel m 'anything valuable isgreat, but to be above conceit on account of one's ac-) Ministerial Crisis, The Ministry, as appears by the debate in the House on Monday night last, are divided and likely to fall to pieces in a few days. but, in order that the Ministry might have the benefit of his vote, he withdrew it again. M. Thibaudeau is also likely to resign. » It is said that the Governor has hinted to Sandfield that he must. strengthen his 'pos- ition or resign. It is possible we will be able to announce the fall of the present Ministry in our next. News by Latest Steamers. The Steamships Persia, Great Eastern, North American and Hibernian have ar- rived during the week. The news by these Steamers is of no great importance. There is little said on American affairs. The Army and Nuvy Gazette draws at- tention to the fact of the Federals pushing forward to the construction of the powerful sea-going monitors.. The British war steamers recently sold at Plymouth to a London company, were sus- pected of being intended for the Confeder- ates Wm. Cornell Jewett has been beso an interview with the King of the Belgians in the interest of mediation. The king pro- mised to use his influence to induce England tojoin France in efforts for peace. Victoria, Vancouver's Island, is the head- quarters of the British squadron in the Pacific. Lord Clyde died at Chatham-on the 14th. | The Post considers it far from improba- ble that the French occupation of Mexico may lead to more intimate relations between Napoleon and the Confederates, and. create trouble with the Washington Government. It is asserted that the Spanish Ministry approve of the Empire, Madrid journals are divided, The replies of the three Powers were all sent to St. Petersburg, to be delivered on the 17th, and forthwith published. "Each Cabinet replied to the arguments addressed to itself, but terminates with an identical paragraph, testifying the unity of their views. There is a growing belief at Paris that war is not to be apprehended. There' are vague rumors that Prussia contemplates secession from 'the German Confederation. La France, referring to the despatch of the notes to St. Petersburg, say that, the claims of the three Powers, the period of negotiation might be considered at an end. A. circular from Messrs. Arles, Dufour & Co., of Lyons, says that Swiss and Ger- man silk manufacturers, acting under the influence of the late events in America, have effected important purchases of silk, particu- larly in Italy. In France less confidence is entertained respecting the end of the Ameri- can war. The Daily News city article says, a belief is beginning to be entertained that as soon as the demand in connection with the harvest is satisfied the influx of gold will cause the bank rate of discount to be reduced. The Herald says: The Dutch houses, in addition to the French, were operating largely in Mexican stock, and seem confi- dent of a successful organization of the pro- posed Mexican monarchy. The Times has a leader on Lancashire, in. allusion to the increase, in the number of unemployed, and says :--Lancashire must be gradually emptied as it was gradually filled. There is no remedy but to distribute the population. Centres of trade and wealth are perpetually changing. It is useless to struggle against necessity, Lancashire has had its turn, it may have its turn again; but its people cannot be supported at the public expense till that time arrives. The Memorial Diplomatique announces that the Archeduke Maximilian of Austria, accepts of the crown of Mexico. The British steamer Juno was overhauled by the Federal steamer Kearsage, off Fayal, on the 23rd of July. No contraband of war was found on board of the Juno, and the Kearsagé allowed her to proceed. COMMERCIAL. Liyerpoot, Aug. 15, Evening.--Cot- ton firmer, but quotations remain unchang- Breadstaffs flat, The provision market closes firm. Produce quiet and steady. Lonpoy, Aug, 15--Evening--Consols closed at 93 to 93} for money. The latest Mr. Mowat tendered his resignation, . American Cotton--T he Brokers' cireular says that' American cotton is in' good re- quest at an average advance of }d. per |b. In some instances the advance has been rather more. Market closed on Friday steady. Breadstuffs--Flour dull and 6d.. decline. Quotations range from 20s. to21s. Wheat dull, and 1d. to 3d. per cental lower on the week ; winter red, 8s. 3d. to 8s. 8d. ; extra red, 8s. 9d. to 9s. Corn easier and dull ; mixed, 26s. 3d. Beef'firm and tending up- ward. Pork also firm and steady. Racon active. Sugar firm and a shade dearer. Coffee quiet but steady. Lonpon. Marxers--Breadstuffs dull and lower, owing to fine whether and heavy arrivals. White wheat 40s. to 48s. ; red 42s, to 46s. Sugar steady and rather firm. Tea quiet.. Petroleum in demand; 10s. for crude ; 20s. 2d. for refined. American Securities --New York Central, 84 to 86; do. 7's, 65 to 68. Hrie. 784 to 754. i Focal a Patties, ihb desire to, advertise in the Herald will please bear in mind that advertise- SInielligence. ments to secure insertion must be handed. into the office not later than 1 o'clock on Tuesday afternoon. Book Notices. "Sights A-Foot" is the name of a book before us containing 135 octavo pages. . Our readers will probably conclude that 'Sights A-Foot' is rather-a queer name for a book: Wecan assure them, nevertheless, that the book isa most in- teresting one: its subjects are interesting; its descriptions beautiful, its style pleasing. -- ' Sights A-foot'is the last or latest work from the pen of that gifted author, Wilkie Collins.-- It-is a succinct 'account and deseriptien of all the anthor saw: during' his travels *on foot' through the :County of Cornwall; England. The work, contains XV Chapters. " A letter of Introduction ; 'The Start; 'A Fishing Town on the South Coast ; 'Holy Wells and. Druid Relics; ' Cornish People ;' 'Loo Pool ;' The Liz-, ard;' 'The Pilchard Fishery; 'St, Michael's Mount) 'A Glance at Tistory through Dissolv- ing Views;' The Land's End ;' ' Batallack Mine; The Modern Drama in Cornwall ;' 'The Ancient Drama in' Cornwall,' 'The Nuns of Mawgan,' and lastly, 'Legends of the Northern Coast,' Our space will not permit us to notice each of The book is a complete history of all that is worth noting in and 'connected with Cornwall, both ancient aud modern, told in the most fascinat- | ing style ofa vovel. .The ancient religion of those different and interesting articles. Britain as practiced by the Druiss, together with the relics of those times when heathen darkness covered the land, and when human sacrifices were offered in the dark forests of ancient Al- | bion. "Those relics' of a later peridd, and of a more refined religion known as ' holy wells,' &c., with the 'peculiar and pleasing associations connected therewith are beautifully noticed.-- The mines ; the fisheries ; the peculiar habits of the people, their 'superstitious notions' and 'le- gends;' the present religious societies ; speci- mens of poetry of the ancient and modern dra- ma, together with a minute and curious descrip- tion of the way it was and is ¢ mndueted, are all noticed in 'Sights A-Foot,' St. Michael's Mount is a most interésting part of the work, The reader is supposed to be examining dissolving views, commencing with the remotest period, of England's history, while the author gives.a de- scription of each view as it passesby. The.an- cient Britons with ther rude weapons, and still¢ ruder habits excite the curiosity; the black robed Monks of St. Benedict as they pass before the view with a train of pilgrims kneeling before them impress the imagination; the touching scenes and incidents in the checkered life and pathy ; while the closing scene which exhibits. a faithful picture of the present peaceful and happy times forms a pleasing contrast with the rude scenes of other days whose history can only be read through the mist of ancient su- perstition and legendary lore. We do not know that 'Sights A-Foot' contains any thing which may not be found in many other works ; still it is a curious work, and the author gives an ac- count of all that came under his notice during his travels on foot through Cornwall in a pecu- liar style which makes the book the more inter- esting. We would recommend those who de- sire to spend an hour or two in useful, and at the same time amusing reading to purchase 'Sights A-Foot" by the author of the 'Woman in White.' It is for sale at Mr. Winter's Book Room, Stratford. - The Volunteers. ead The Volunteers were pataded on Monday Evening for inspection by Brigade Major Baretto. ' Both companies turned out, and although not their full strength they made a very good ap- -sales of American stocks were tl. © 15 to 16 discount ; ies 74 to Th. | Whaley of the same place the third' Mr. W. D. 'Harrison, on behalf of the Society sold the prize "present, tragical end of Charles the first move our sym- |* panned: '}-was read a third time and passed. After-the Major had inspected the clothing, arms and accoutrements of the men, theywere marched past in slow and quick time, and were then put through various evolutions. Atthe close of the inspection the men were formed into hol- low squares, and the Brigade Major addressed them shortly. 'He expressed himself not at all satisfied, especially with the Infantry, many of whom he thought could not have paid much at- tention to their drill, The companies, he said, had the benefit of the constant instruction of one of the best Drill-Sergeant's in the servicé, and he thought it unfair to the instructor, and also to the government that better use had not been made of these advantages. No doubt to the Majors critical eye, many of the movements must have presented a very To one who has been ac- customed to see the flower of the British 'Army mancuvring at Aldershot, the attempts of the' Stratford Volunteers on Monday evening must have appeared poor indeed. We have however watched both companies very closely, and we are persuaded they are making steady progress, The marching was good--this the Major ad- mitted--and many of the evolutions were credit- ably performed. slovenly appearance. The wheeling however was really yery bad, arising, as was evident, from' the neglect of some of the men'to look and touch to the right direction. There are too, some few of the men in the infantry, who seem quite unable to maintain that steadiness in the ranks which a soldier should present, This steadiness is. most essential not only to their progress but also totheirappearance, Talking and moving about, in the ranks while on parade are things that : cannot be endured. We wonder whether Cap-) tain Imlach has, by accident, enlisted 'a few young ladies in his company. The length of' the tongues of some of his company might in- duce such a suspi@ion. _ Upon the whole we think Stratford has much treason tobe proud of her Volunteers, and we trust, that both companies "may derive benefit from the gathering at Brantford on Thursday. We are much mistaken if we shall not have to congratulate them, on presenting as fine an ap- pearance as any body of Volunteers of the same -- standing with whom they may come in contact on that day, iy Show of Fall Wheat, The County of Perth A gricudrartd Society's Show of Fall Wheat toolk:place yesterday, the Ist inst., in the Society's Show Room, Market-Build-_ ings, Stratford. 'The number of names entered was not as large as might have been expected. in such a large, wealthy and thriving Agricul- tural County as this is. Only eight lots were The following are the names which were entered; Donald. Crerar, Wm, Patterson, Donald Me!'ayish, John McCallum, John Fraser, John Stewart, and Joseph Whaley. Wm. Pat- tergon of N. B, Hope got the first prize ; Donald MeTavish of N. 8. Hope the second, and Joseph shown. wheat on the spot, The first prize wheat was sold at from $2.25 to $2.30 a bag, Wm. Anglim bought five bags; T. Sargent one bag, and Ed. 9 Knott one bag. The second prize wheat was sold at from $2, to $2.25 a bag. Wm. Anglim bought three bags; Robt. Patterson one, and Thos. Ballantyne one, The third prize wheat. was sold at $1.80 a bag, John Porteous was the purchaser, five bags. The several samples >. wheat shows! were very good. : ty lt Downie Council Proceedings. The Municipal Council of this Township met _ on Satu-day the 29th ult., in accordance with -- a requisition of the Reeve. All the members ¥ The Clerk read the minutes of last meeting ., which were approved of and signed. An application was read from the Secretary | of the County Agricultural Society of the Coun- ty of Perth praying for a grant of money in aid © of said Society. Moved by Mr. Elliot, seconded by Mr. White, ~ that the sum of $15 be granted--Carried. ; Ajcommunication from the Inland Revenue In- . spector was read in reference to duty on Tavern ig Licenses. The Clerk was instructed to notify the Treasurer to pay the same if due. A communication from County Clerk was read notifying the Council to levy a Rate for County purposes amounting to $4,496.00; also a rate for School purposes to cover Government Grant . amounting to $415. It was ordered that a By- Law levying a rate of Twelve Mills in the $ for the purpose of raising said amount be ni are Carried. ( pout By-Law No. 100 for Township purposes and the Relief of the Poor was read a third time and © _ By-Law No, 101, for collecting School Taxes" By-Law No, 102 for levying County Rate' was read a third time and passed, _ wid A number of accounts were powiediaa ah Moved by Mr. Elliot, seconded by Mr. Clyne, that this Council adjourn till the bese day of © | Septemyer next. -- pearance, as far 2 as _ auambers 8 are Seti -- eat