County of Perth Herald (Stratford), 7 Oct 1863, p. 2

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2 COUNTY OF "PERTH HER ALD. NEW ADVERTISEMENTS THIS WEEK, 7 Gentlemen's Goods--Alex. Williamson. Frest: Arrivals--Thos. H. Gowan. Fashior able Tailoring--David Cassels, Berkshire Boar--Hugh Dempsey, Fall Assizes--Robert Moderwell. County of Perth--Stewart Campbell. ee 4 County 'of Perth Herald. ae rerrt WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER,7, 1863. The great object had in view by all public men should be the general good. It is the duty; of course, of the Representative of each County to see that the interests of his own con- stituents are not overlooked -- or neglected, itis the duty of the Rep- resentative of each particular locality to. see that the wants of that locality not neglected to the benefitting of are others. All these petty or local in- térests, however, should give place to that liberal policy which considers the good of all--the general interests of the country. Jtshou'd be the aim of every public man to consider himseif a part of one great whole and to act accordingly. Local jealousies and sectional dif- ferences should be kept as much out of sight as possible. This was the policy of the Conser- vative. party while in power. That party 'did not endeavor to raise ill feel- ing amoag the people by casting the fire brands of religious discord among them, or by arousing a feeling of jealousy between the two sections. Their measures and their policy were for the genera! good--their public im- |; provements were undertaken and carried out for the benefit of the whole country. The Grand Trunk Railway wis a national enterprise and has con- ferred a national' benefit. So were. the canals And the abolition of the canal tolls was no! only encourage and increase the commerce. of the country ; but it was also to place the farmer. of Western Canada in a pos- ition. to realize as. much as possible for his produce--it was to place him on a level with those who were, in regard to markets, in a more cad- vantageous situation. How different is the conduct of tha! man who would arrogate te" himself «se position of 'a maker and destroyer of Cabinets ; and, consequently, the leader of the present incapables--re- sponsible, as a matter of course, for all their acts. Mr. Brown is unable 'to speak of Canada--it must be Upper Canada. And when he, speaks «f Upper Canada his mental vision ex- tends no farther than the corperation limits of the. city, of Toronto. . He is forever harping upon the evils, which Upper Canada isenduring avthe hands of ihe people of Lower Canada ; and he never ceases to magnify the evil infinence whieli the Romish Hierarel:: aréexereising over the political instita- tions of the Country. Such a narrow poly as this has no influence 'for good -- The people of Lower Canada wil not be brought over to see the ne- ces iy of some change in the relative reps ntation of tbe two sections by the ,cople of Upper Canada, con- tin, jy abusing their religion, insult- ing "air nationality and mocking their .ustitu:ions. We believe, how- eves, «i these peopl, were met inva spiri: «} fairness and the relative posi- tions «i ihe two sections of the pro siseussed in that. calm and manner which -becomes vines: reasonibdle statecin-n the whole matter could. be. easily adjusted to the satisfaction of the people of both Upper and Lower Canada. et ee uf $o long however, as men of Mr. Brown's character, are permitted, for the sake of some selfish object, to keep up the local jealousy and religious animosity which their writings and that the expenditure of the Province has speeches have caused to obtain among the people--so long will nosettlement of the matters in-dispute be had, It is perfectly clear, however, that it is no part of the policy of the present men to settle these sectionaldisputes. They desire to use them still for electioneer- ing purposes. The inability of the present men to bring the expenditure down to the in- come proves two things--first that the great cry of corruption raised-by them against the conservative party' was unfounded ; and second, that there retrenchment policy is a sham. It is perfectly clear that the Gov- ernment of no young country, can be carried on withoutexpense. The only question in the matter is as to whether the Macdonald-Cartier Government expended more than the public im- provements. which they left | the country are worth--we think the fact of their having added to the public debt a yearly average of $2,000,000 only, during the time they were in power, and having at the same time brought the public works of the Province to such an advanced position, is satis- factory evidence that there was 'no useless waste of the public moneys during the time they had the manage- ment of public affairs. If any farther proof be deemed necessary it will be found in the fact that the present men, after having dismissed a sufficient number of clerks to cause a saving of thousands of dollars, and after havirg also discontinued all public improve- ments, are unable to conduct the. or dinary business ofthe Province at a less yearly expense than their prede- cessors required to defray the ordinary expenditure, and the expenditure ne- cessarly attending the vast public im- provements which they were contuct- ing. The average yearly expenditure of the eight years during which the Cartier - Macdonald Administration ruled the country amounted to a little over $2,000,000. The yearly increase since the present men came into power bas exceeded that, amount and. yet they are only conducting the ordinary affairs of the Province Who, according to this, are the-cor- | ruptionists'? ! Canada and the iother-Country. From the Saturduy Review. The Governor-General 'of Canada lately opened the first. Session of his' new Parlia- ment with a speech couched in the corteous terms which befit the represettative of the Crown... The substance of? the message might be considered less complimentary to the predecessors of the present members, for it. was necessary. to observe that the last Parliament "had » provided. neither for the defence of the country nor for the pecunary wants, of the public service, It appears for several years exceeded the income, and it may be hoped that the Parliament. will concur with the Governor-General. in the efforts which he recommends-to terminate the annual deficiency. Some: of the most wholesome traditions of the Imperial Parlia ment are, but imperfectly - preserved in the numerous off-sets of the Mother-country. The House of Commonsiinyariably provides the. revenue which is demanded by the Crown, and it sanctions the naval and mili- tary establishments which' the Executive Government, deems necessary for the pub- It is still uncertain whether the English Constitution' will bear transplanting without eventual degeneracy or change of type. 'Some of the most essential' peeuli- arities of the system are' unavoidably left behind by colonists. A Viceroy, as he can- not actually reign, is compelled in some de: gree to govern; and consequently he in- curs the criticism and political opposition from which the English Crown is happily exempt. Responsible Government, as it is called, is but a recent experiment in the colonies, and it remains to be seen whether local Ministers can work in perfect harmony with the nominee of the Ministry at home. The unlimited tolerance of an absolutely unselfish policy has for,some years enabled lic safety. the Colonial Office to avoid »serious: 'collis- ions with the unpractised representatives of Canada and Australia, and a continuance ultimately? suggest the . conditions; under which the colonial system may be indefinitely prolonged. It is more important to the Feolonists themselyes that free and orderly institutions should be established, in_the absence of the securities which are furnished in England by the unequal distribution of rank and property. It is difficult to say how much of the English Constitution would remain if the hcnorary supremacy of the Crown and the influence of the upper classes were, by some political catastrophe, abolished. The colonies have the advantage of escaping the election of chief magistrates, and their Governors, unlike American Presidents, are selected with a certain re- gard to personal qualifications. If they can contrive to find natural leaders, and to send them as their representatives to the Legislative Assembly, they may perhaps perpetuate, in a modified form, the free- dom which they inherited and imported. The only serious difference which threat- enes to embroil the colonies with the Im- perial Government is caused by their fre- quent indisposition to provide for their own protection. -At the Cape of Good Hope and in New Zealand, the settlers think it is the business of the Mother-country to defend allits territory against native hostilities. The obligation might be re- pudiated with comparative ease if the col- onies were allowed to deal at their pleasure with the savage tribes within or beyond their frontiers. Borderers of European blood are seldom unwilling to fight for their homes, but they can only be trusted to carry on a war of extermination, If the Imperial troops were withdrawn from New Zealand, the Maoris would probably beome extinct within a single generation. The Home Government, maintaining a cer- tain impartiality between two classes of its subjects, incurs, by its protection of the weaker race, a certain obligation to provide against the occasional outbreaks of barbar- ism; yet tax-payers at home are not un- naturally dissatisfied with the burdens which are borne for the benefit of a community perhaps wealthier than their own. The difficulties which have lately arisen with Canada are more embarrasing in theory than Maori wars, and more difficult of practical adjustment. The probable enemy has sud- enly become one of the greatest of military Powers, and the danger to be feared is not the annoyanée ofa war with savages, but absolute subjugation. The extravagant am- bition of the Northern Americans, and the tmalignity which they cultivate towards England, alike prompt an early invasion of Canada, either for the employment of vie- torious armies or as a compensation for loss and disappointment in the South. Although many of the threats which have been ut- tered by American speakers and writers are undoubtedly but empty insults, an attack upon Canada atithe conclusion of the p:es- ent war would'probably be popular. If success appeared easy, the chances of the enterprise would be increased; and, on the other hand, formidable defensive armaments would be the best security for peace. There is reason to believe that the'Canadians are by no means inlined to join the United States; but' hitherto their Parliament has refused to provide 'uny sufficient force 'for the defence of the country. The Governor- General admits that the number of volun- teers has been considerably increased, but he thinks it necessary to provide amore regular force by the organization of anvef- fective militia. In the event of an American inyasion of Canada, the Imperial. Government would undoubtedly use all its available resources for the protection 'of the province. Ships, arms, and money, and a: nucleus of diseip- lined troops, would be supplied with un- grudging liberality ;. but against invaders who have learned to bring :two or three hundred thousand men into the: field, it would be impossible to provide an adequate force of English soldiers:' The Canadians, numbering three millions, ought, on their own soil,'to be a match for any enemy; nor is there any reason' to doubt the- military qualities of the population.. Their only ex- cuse for backwardness consists in the argu- ment that, while Canada would be the field of battle, the quarrel would in all probability arise between England and the United States; dnd it is useless to answer. that, whatever might be the pretended offence, the real motive for war would be the desire of appropriating vast contiguous territories. The Americans: would- andoubtedly 'find some other ostensible cause) for war, and they would. enter Canada; as, professed friends 'and liberators. It is: possible, also, of passively friendly relations may perhaps that the rupture might really be occasioned 'the West, and the South by foreign territory. Some of the possible combinations might actual conflict unnecessary. The Canadians 'may, perhaps arrive at an opposite conclu- 'creditable and mortifying defeat. by disputes on maritime law, or by trans- actions as remote from Canadian interests as the seizure of the Trent. If Canada were an Independant Republic, it would be exposed to the cupidity and jealousy of the United States ; but as English possession, it is liable to be involved in war by some com- plication of Imperial policy. It is the duty, therefore, of England to defend Canada to the utmost of its power; but the under- taking will be impossible and useless unless the ptovince is prepared to furnish the neceesary force for operations on land. It is for the provincial Parliament to deter- whether with the English Empire is worth the efforts and cost by which alone it can be maintained. In- telligent colonists will have no difficulty in ascertaining the general feeling of English- mine the connection men in favor of retaining Canada, but they ought also to understand that the senti- ment is but slightly connected with any in- terested calculation of utility. The con- nection is worth serious sacrifices, but it is not so valuable as to justify attempts to ac- complish imposibilitiés. "Recent experience has often suggested the thought that, if Canada were independent, the blustering animosity of Washington would be as pur- poseless as it is already unprovoked. One of the reasons which prevent the Americans from insulting France is that there is no French territory within their reach. If, under any circumstances, the colonial relation of Canada is discontinued, the fu- ture political condition of the country is highly uncertain. In the absence of English sovereignty, France would probably reclaim Lower Canada as a part of the destined Latin Empire on the American Continent. It is not, however, likely that such an en- terprise would ultimately succeed, for the English population of Upper Canada and of the North-Western States of America would be equally interested in controlling the St. Lawrence from the great lakes to the sea. If the theorists who fortell the further sub- division of the United States are correct in their anticipations, the great valley of the St. Lawrence may possibly form one of the most powerful States or Federations ; and if the Mississippi also becomes independent, the Atlantic States may, as in the old colonial days, be surrounded on the North, conduce to the greatness and prosperjty, of Canada, but for the present it would seem the interest of the community to retain the quiet and inofficious supremacy of the En- glish Crown. preserving, it must also be worth fighting for; or, rather, it must be worth a prepara- tion for war which would probably render If the connexion is worth sion; and-if they decline to defend. them- selves, it will be for the Imperial Govern- ment and Parlianyent to consider how far it and loss will be the consequence. of this step. But of two evils they are choosing the least, for it were much wiser to free the slayes on the terms proposed, than for eight millions of people to expose them- selves to the contingency of being galled by the iron-yoke of a relentless and hated foe. Every Anglo-Saxon faithful to the instincts of his race, would rather choose to submit to a general expatriation should the worse come to the worse, leaving-behind: him: his possessions which he could not enjoy in company with true liberty, than yield to the detested dominion of a grinding and un- scrupulous tyranny. Englishmen, obedient to their predelection and the teachings of history, are delighted to hear of any war- rantable means being employed in order to We learn that the Confederates are adopting a scheme which will be attended with credit. and ultimate advantage to themselves, and the confoun- ding of their enemies. . Will the slaves fight the battles of the South? Yes. Notwith- standing the adverse statements and doc- trines. of the Beecher Stowe and Greely school there is much, very much. affection the slave bosom on the whole, towards their owners. Thanks to the Press, itgives both sides of qjsestions, and we although, so far away, are enabled to form pretty just conclusions of the real state of things on the American continent. The attachment of the slaves superadded to the promise of freedom and a gratuity in land, will act on their minds like the love of country, the thirst for glory, and the de- sire for promotion act on the minds of more civilized: soldiers. _By this measure the South will soon be in the ascendency, and despite the unconstitutional conserip- tion in the North, to replenish their dimin- ished numbers, the opinion in this country is, that the war has spent its greatest fury, and henceforth a desultory fighting mainly, will mark its character. I should not be surprised if the black man were destined by Providence to be in- strumental in deciding this contest, which was said to have been begun for his libera- tion.--If- anything so magnanimous ever in- fluenced, the Federal mind, it evaporated long ago, and it is now swayed by a craving negro emancipation. existing in hatred of the Confederates. When we trace the progress of the true rebels in 1776, how small the chances, how varied the aspects, how trying the circum- stances, and how protracted the results, con- nected with the efforts of Washington and his followers. Placed side by side with the history of the Confederate strug- gle, the Colonists' cause appeared indeed desperate... Notwithstanding years of suf- fering endured by shoeless and wandering and ragged soldiers; their leader more than yet they persevered and. won, aided in the® end by an inconsiderable French force. The is desirable to retain a possession which pro- duces no profit, while it involves the risk, | not only of an' arduous war, but of a dis--- The es- | tablishment ofan English Prince as "King | or Viceroy in Canada would not effect the ' substantial merits of the question. It 'is only on the assumption that the perman- . ent' connexion between the two countries' was already secured, that the establishment of a dependent or subordinate dynasty could be seriously considered, Correspondence, PPREALF LDL LPL LPAI From our English Correspondent. ENGLAND, Sept. 16th, 1863. No event, relating to the American war, has, perhaps, afforded more pleasure to: the English mind than the Emancipation Act of the Confederates, by which they purpose enlisting 400,000. negroes into _ their army, their manumition, anda grant of 50 acres of land to each. liberated slave at the end of the struggle with the North,. We consider the plan, herein England, a step in the right direction. The idea is a good one; and with such inducements, can be ear- ried into beneficial effect. It would, havea three-fold tendency. It will serve mightily to fortify the exhausting strength of the com- paratively circumscribed numbers _ of: the South. It will raise a barrier against the incursions of the Federals into the planta- tions, which they will find émptied of the male population. And it will virtually put an end to the ostensible object of the war's continuation, atleast of that'settion of the North, termed emancipation, Mr. Davis, doubtless, feels in common with his com- 'and never will be. South is not yet driven to such extremities They will persevere and they will in the end triumph. The British Government and perhaps the Canadian government as. much, ought to take. warning by «the late events in the South. The, iron-clad Atlanta . was sup- posed to be a match for the monitors. How different the fact. If England and her colonies rely for. protection on her present defences, facts pretty . clearly demonstrate that they would in case of war with America be almost at their mercy. England pos- sesses no armament capable of contending against projectiles battering in breach two and five-eight miles distant such as the Federals used so skillfully before Fort Sum- ter. It may be said that after spending three millions. sterling in experimeuts on one class of guns alone, we haye aband- oned the first class, and returned to the old 68-pounder used in the Crimea. General Gilmore's guns would destroy the new forts at Spithead in a few hours, and at greater Our iron-clad ships inan engagement at sea damage to the enemy. We want defences which would resist the concussion of the most powerful projectile known. We ought to have a number of vessels of great swift- ness built to be ready in time of war to at- tack the enemy's merchant service; and at the same time evade, by their extraordinary speed, contact. with their ships ot war, as the Florida and Alabama haye so long done The scientific men of this country-would be. to meet with more powerful opposition; on our own element, in case of war, the at- patriots, that a great, commercial sacrifice tacks of an enemy, and in proper season to appetite for power, and an almost fiendish _ placed on the parlour table. once on the point of giving up the contest, -- this time there wasa weekly increase of range than any of our guns could reply. . would be sunk by the same guns with little, ; rendering good service. by Gevising a plan , T re § COUNTY, OF RERTH HERALD sis provde-against-such an "eventuality to our) the "supposition that the money and -- "CULTIVATORS. | eee sie aes perry HOME MADE SOAP. ~~ I shirked the vote, and the, scheme was carried | stone forts as has happened to the 'strong- "hold of Sumter. This might be*done in such away as to defy the attacks of all the ' World together. A' short time Sincé, several farmers, were fined, inthe' néighbowrhood of Leigh, for "saving their hay on'a Sunday! At the time; it was urgéd' that the saving of hay was a work of necessity: and 'charity, for it' was dotie "in the face' of an impending storm. Still the men were muleted." Acting on the advice that the convictions were illegal, the defendants declined to pay the penalties, and the police proceeded to 'put into effect dis- tress warrants, and actually levied on the goods of the parties fined.' The legality of these proceedings will be tested, and a sub- scription is being raised for that purpose. One might suppose that the bsoolete laws of' Queen Bess were turning up. Photography it appears, not only is useful in the capture of criminals, but is made to subserve the more tender feelings of our na- ture. A short time since a gentleman dwelling in Edinburgh"who had a friend dwelling at Constantinople,' sent him -a package of Oartes de' Visite of friends and acquaintances: known to both. When' the parcel was delivered, -several of both sexes were present at the' friend's house, and a general inspection took place. Among the cartes was one of a young lady, about eight- teen years of age. A gentleman on yiewing it at once fell deeply in love with the orig- inal whom he had neyer seen. He said but little ; all day he was reserved and melan- choly. At night his pillow afforded no com- fort. He resolved to make the trip at once to Fife, although he did not swim the Bos- pherus like Leander. Having gained the far north, he repaired to the residence of the " Bonnie Laasie," which was with an Uncle. But she, at the moment, was at a " Cookie shine." After explanations to th Uncle, she was sent for. He proposed, and allowed her the interminable period of two hours to consider the matter. She at length consented to become his wife, and. the mariage was celebrated shortly after. May they be happy. An amusing anecdote is told of an oc- currence lately taking place in Hast. Corn- wall. A worthy couple took it into. their heads to have a portion of their children (adults) christened, thinking that if any property should be left to them and they be left unbaptized, it might prejudice their claims. Accordingly a dissenting ministel was called in to perform the ceremony, a large china bowl being filled with water and Prayer) was then offered which was sadly interrupted by one of the sons: (who is. insane, and. who probably felt an incontrollable inclination to perform one of his wicked pranks,) taking the bowl and pouring the whole of its con- tents'on the head of the devoted minister, to the great consternation of the party as- sembled. On the removal of the delinquent the ceremony was completed. The minis- ter has since left for a foreign land as a missionary. Itis very gratifying to be able to state that the distress in the Cotton Districts is rapidly decreasing weekly. Last year at 5,000 paupers, now however numbers are falling off at the rate of 1,500 a-week, and duririg 1863 there has been a diminution of 127,000 who had been receivieg relief. The Queen left Scotland on: Monday eve- ning, and arrived safely yesterday. There is no intimation as yet. of her Majesty coming into public life. How saddening her grief must have been indeed.) We must all feel for 'her. 5 Yours, ete., CIVHVANI. » To the Editor of the Herald. The unlicensed groggeries and saloons that are in full operation under the patronage of the Reeve and Deputy Reeve, to the great injury of the legally licensed houses, ought to receive some of your attention. If you do not feel inclined to give those officials a lecture I) should crave a space in your columns next week. Justice. $3; 2nd do, James Dunsmore, $2. Best Spring Pi Market Waggon, John Jones, $3; 2nd do, John : Jones, $2, (both manufactured by Vanstone To the Editor of she Herald. Bros.) Best Agricultural Horse-Cart, John Sin,--On the 23rd May last I. enclosed one dollar as this year's subscription for the Toronto Patriot in a letter post-paid and Registered, but no paper was sent. three different times since, complaining of neglect and urging the proprietor to send McCulloch, 50@c. 2nd do, James Monteith, 50c. Ballantyne, $2. I wrote | Morrison, $1 50. send him another letter. Herald you will much oblige. | Your 'humble servant, JAMES LEE. were not received (which is very unlikely) I take this method of addressing Mr, Beaty on the subject, as I consider it useless to By .giving the above an insertion in the Best Cultivator, Robert Thompson, $2. REAPING AND MOWING MACHINES. Best Reaping Machine, Ja. Hanson, $4; 2nd do, J. D. Hanson, $3. Best Mowing Machine, $2: THRESHING MACHINES. Henry Blackwell, $2. | Focal. Jnielligence. means DLDRARRAAAAAD DARA AAR County. Agricultural Show. held- here on Thursday last, what we have seen on former occasions. show of cattle was not equal to other years. The horses were good. Inside the Town Hall the show--, in point of qual ty, was, we believe, equal to former occasions; but in some things the quantity was less. The fruit exhibited was very good, and indicates that our farmers begin to pay attention to that important part of their farm, the orchard. fancy goods, both as to variety and quality was highly spoken of and' reflected great:credit upon the fair individuals who had prepared the sever- al articles. On the whole the Show was not equal to former. occasions; although in some respects it was better.. The following jis the prize list: , " HORSES. Jupers--J. Benning; J. Woon, Alexander Gardner. Best pair Carriage Horses, P, R. Shaver, $4; 2nd do, J. W. Kastner, $3. Best Carriage Horse, in harness, Matthew Hyde, $2; 2nd do, Geo. Sweitzer, $150. Best Saddle Horse, Marshall Bros., $2; 2nd do, John Forbes, $1 50. Best Team, agricultural purposes, Thos. Brown, $4; and do, Jas. Patterson, $3. Best Mare and Foal, Alex. Fisher, Junr. $4; 2nd do, T Brunner, $3; 3rd do, John' Grey, $1 50. Best 3 year old Gelding, Alex. Fisher, junr., $2; 2nd do, Peter Scott, $1 50.° Best 2: year old Gelding, Peter Crerar, $2; 2nd do, Alex: Gourlay, $1 50, Best year old Colt, John Fraser, $1.50; 2nd do, John Grey, $1. 'CATTLE. Best Milch Cow, Jos. Salkeld, $2 50; 2nd do, Jos. Salkeld, $2; 3rd do, Geo. Wood; $1 50. Best 2 years old Heifer, Wm. Dunn, $2; 2nd do, Wm. Dunn, $1 50; 3rd do, George Wood, $1. Best year old Heifer, Geo. Wood, $1 50; 2nd do, do., $1. Best Yoke Working Oxen, Michael Kastner, $3; 2nd do, Stewart Campbell, $2. Best pair Steers, 2 years old, George Wood, $1 50; 2nd do, Geo. Wood, $1. Best Fat Ox, Fred. Seigmiller, $3. ; SHEEP. Jupers.--C. G. Sparling, F. Awty, and Geo. Kyle. Best Ram, 2 years old, George Hamilton, $3 ; 2nd do, George Hamilton, $2; 3rd do, Sam, Coupland, $1 50. Best Ram, 1 year old, Jos. Salkeld, $2; 2nd do, Sam. Coupland, $1 50; 3rd do, Sam Coupland, $1. Best Ram Lamb, George Wood, $2; 2nd do, William Patterson, $1 50; 3rd do, Walter Patterson, $1. Best pair Ewes, George Wood, $3; 2nd do, Samuel Coupland, $2 ; 3rd do, James Patterson,.$1 50. Best pair Shearling Ewes, George Wood, $3; 2nd do, Donald Mc Tavish, $2; 3rd do, Samuel Coupland,$1 50. Best pair Ewe Lambs, George Wood, $2; 2nddo, Walter Patterson, $1 50; 3rd do, Walter Patterson, $1. Best Fat Sheep, George Wood, $2; 2nd do, William Patterson, $1 50. PIGS, Best Boar, (large breed), 1863, James Merry- lees, $3; 2nd do, William Davidson, $2. . Best Sow, John Sayers, $2. Best Boar, Hugh Demp- sey, $3; 2nd do, Hugh Dempsey, $2. Best Sow, having bred pigs in 1863, John McCulloch, $2. POULTRY. Best pair Turkeys, James Redford, $1; 2nd do, John D. Chowan, 50c. Best pair Geese, Thomas McCarthy, $1; 2nd do, Thomas Mc- Carthy, 50c. Best pair barn-yard Fowls, Robert Kay, $1; 2nd do, Sam. Coupland, 50¢.' Best pair Guinea Fowls, James Monteith, $1: . Best pair Ducks, James Redford, 1; 2nd do, John PIGEONS. Best collection of Pigeons, J. Sharman, $1; WAGGONS. Best New Lumber Waggon, James Dunsmore, Tae IRON PLOUGHS, Best, John Tasker, $2; 2nd do, W. & T. HARNESS, Best sett of Double Carriage Harness, Kdward the paper, but I received no reply. On Leslie, $2; 2nd do, E. Leslie, $1 50. The, County Agricultural: Society's Show: was The,day..was a very pleasant one, which induced a large num- ber of people to attend. There was a consider- able falling off as to. quantity compared with The The Ladies' department of STRAW CUDTERS. Best, John; Kastner, $1, 5045 Kastner, $1. ROOT. SEEDING MACHINES. Best, Thoms Ballantyne, $1 50; 2nd do, Joseph Whaley, $1. COOKING AND PARLOR STOVES. Best Cooking, G. W. Byers, $2; 2nd do, G. W. Byers, $1. Best Parlor, G. W. Byers, $1 50; 2nd do, G. W. Byers, $1, A Sawing Machine, somewooden Ploughs anda Roller, manufactured by Joseph Sharman, were "highly spoken of by the Judges. APPLES, Jupaus.--John Hicks, James Henry' Puddicomb. Best dozen Winter, Thomas McCarthy, BL; 2nd do, Hugh Dempsey, 50c. Best dozen Fall, James Crerar, $1; 2nd do, John McCallum, 50c. Best dozen Siberian Crab, G. W. Lawrence, $1 ; 2nd do, Thomas McCarthy, 50c, / Best Collection of Apples, Donald McTavish, $1; 2nd do, Thomas McCarthy, 50c. : PLUMS. Best dozen, James Riddell, $1; 2nddo, James | Simpson, senr., 50. POTATOES, { ylaes Best bushel, Donald: McTavish, $2 50; 2nd do, Alexander Telfer, $2; 3rd do, Wm, 'Patter- son, $1 50; 4th do, John A. King, $1; 5th do, R. E. Patterson, 50c. TURNIPS. Best dozen Swede, George Hyde, $1 50; 2nd do, W. E: Byers, $1. PUMPKINS. Best 3, W. F. McCulloch, $1; 2nd do, Lewis Reynolds, 50c. i : SQUASHES. Best 3, Joseph Whaley, $1; 2nd do,.William Dunn, 50¢. 2nd-,do,;,/John Little, and CABBAGE. Best.6 Heads, Wm. Crerar, $1; 2nd do, Daniel) Pinch, 50c. O f CARROTS. Best dozen Garden, James Redford, $1; 2nd do, Wm. Davidson, 50c. Best dozen Belgian, James Redford, $1; 2nd do, Daniel Pinch, 50c. ONIONS. Best dozen, James' Redford, $1 ; 2nd do, W. F. McCulloch, 50c, CAULIFLOWERS. Best 6 Heads, Charles James, $1. BEETS. Best 12, James Redford, $1; 2nd' do, James Rankin, 50c. : PARSNIPS. Best dozen, Jas. Redford, $1; 2nd do, Donald McTavish, 50c. ,MANGEL WURZELS. Best dozen, James Patterson, $1; 2nd do, James Redford; 50c. 'CELERY. Best dozen Roots, Thomas McCarthy, $1. INDIAN CORN. Best 12 heads, Hugh Dempsey, $1; 2nd do, Alexander Gourlay, 50c. i LADIES' DEPARTMENT Jupexrs :--W. F. McCulloch, Wm. Imlach, and John A. Scott. Best Gent's Shirt, Mrs. Edward Donkin; $1. Best 2 pairs Worsted Socks, the Misses Rankin, $1: 2nd do, Mrs.John Stewart, 50c. Best 2 pairs Woollen Mitts, Mrs Joseph Whaley, $1; 2nd do, Mrs John Nelson, 50c. Best Crochet work, Miss Mills, $1; 2nd do, Mrs. McCarthy, 50c... Best Embroidery in Muslin, Mrs, John McCallum, $1. Best Lace work, Mrs. W. A. Higgs, $1. oi The following articles were considered worthy of prizes: Worsted work, Mrs. Grey; 2 pair fancy Slippers, Mrs. George Rice; Fancy Flow- ers, Mrs. W. A. Higgs. BUTTER. Jupers.--D, A. Robertson, G.S. Climie, James Hibbert. Best firkin Salt Butter, Mrs. J. W. Mills, $2 50; 2nd do, Mrs. Peter Scott; $2 ; 3rd do, Mrs, James Rankin, $1 50. Best 10 pounds Fresh Butter, Mrs. Joseph Whaley, $2; 2nd do, Mrs. Lewis Reynolds, $1 50; 3rd. do, Mrs. Wm, Smith; $1 CHEESE, Best 25 lbs., Mrs. George Wood, $2; 2nd do, Mrs: Wm. Dunn, $1 50; 3rd do, Mrs. James Ballantyne, $1. HONEY. Best 5 lbs. G. W. Lawrence, $1 50; 2nd do, Joseph Salkeld, $1. MAPLE SUGAR, Best 10 Ibs., Lewis Reynolds, $1; 2nd do, Archibald Campbell, 50c. HOME MADE BREAD. Best 3 Loaves, Mrs. Alexander Gourlay, $1; George Armstrong, $3; 2nd"do, J. D, Hanson, Best Separator, Joseph Sharman; $4; 2nd doj* | posed of three parts, is much more easily turned Best 5 Ibs., Mrs. Ajovanien Crerar, $15 2nd | by the casting vote of the Warden." Our con- do, Mrs. James'Redford, 50. HOME MADE FULLED CLOTH. '| Best 10 yards, 'John Livingston, $35 2nd do, John. Fraser, $2 ;. 3rd: do,John, McCallum, $1 50. HOME MADE FLANNEL, Best 10 yards, John McCallum, $2:;;2nd do, Hig! 2s Whaley, $1°50; 3rd do, James Crerar temporary is mistaken. The only person who "shirked' that vote was the Reeve of Stratford. All the other Councillors voted, were present and Mr. Stanley voted against the By-Law, In the report given in the Herald by mistake the name "Stoney" was substituted by the Printer for "Stanley" and was overlooked. till it was too late to correct it. We presume the Jreus when it did not find Mr. Stanley's name amoung the nays concluded he had " shirked the vote," Weare sure this is the correct 'explanation, be- uo (HOME MADE BLANKETS. Best.pair, not,fulled, Joseph Whaley, $2/> 2nd do, Edward Donkin, $1. Best pair, fulled, '| Joseph Whaley, $2.5) "90" QUILTS. Best Woven Quilt, James Rankin, $1; 2nd do, Alexander Crera, 50c, .Best Patchwork Quilt, Mrs. James Riddell, $1 ; 2nd do, Mrs. Geo. Wood, 50c. Mt aasir cause we do not believe our contemporary capa- bie of publishing ;that. which it kuéWs to be untrue or incorrect.,, We hope our contempora- ry, in justice to..Mr. "Stanley, will correct the COTTON "AND WOOL. mistatement unintentionally made, | Best 10 yards, not fulled, James Rankin, $150. _ Best Twilled Plaid,.all Wool, not fulled, John McCallum, $2.' BOOTS AND SHOES. Best pair Ladies' Gaiters, Beatty & Lawson, $2, Best pair Men's Calf' Boots, Beatty & Law- son, $1; 2nd do, Beatty & Lawson, 50. ~Best pair Men's Cowhide Boots, Beatty & Lawson, $1; 2nd do, Beatty & Lawson, 50c. A piece of Twilled Flannel, Manufactured by Mr, James Rankin; two Barrels, by the Messrs. Elder, anda Microscope, by, Mr. Turnbull, were recommended by, the Judges. srt tiad--eupbbetes--th-ak The Canadian Hlustrated News.--We are pleased to notice: that this Canadian 'enterprise has proved a success. The number before us, as to literary ability and artistic skill, will com- pare favorably with any publication of tle kind either in Great Btitain or America. It is caleu- lated to supply a want long felt in Canada, viz :--A Canadian Illustrated family paper. So long as it maintains a neutral position in politics it is in every way worthy of. support, The Canadian Illustrated News is now as large as any of the New York Illustrated weeklies, and in other respects superior : its price is the same as before 'it was enlarged; it' is Cunadiun and should, therefore, be supported in preference to those papers which tend to poison the minds of their readers against British institutions, We recommend it as being worthy of a place in every Canadian family. Mr, Winter is Agent ere, : fal Baca AE HB a Patent Roller.--Mr.Imlach owns the patent of a new and Improved Roller for this, and two other Counties.| He. employed the' Messrs. Vanstone .to Manufacture one, in order to be prepared to exhibit it at the County. Show. Through some mistake, however, he did not get it entered ; and consequently it was not exhibit- ed. As a good Roller is, to our farmers, 4 very important thing, we would strongly recommend them personally to examine Mr. Imlach's before supplying themselves with one. It has several ad- vantages over those in common use. It will roll a greater quantity of land at once, 'than any of the common Rollers, and at the same time is not as heavy upon a team. The reason of this is, it is composed of three parts or rollers, instead of one--two before' and one behind. The ad- vantage is that when a stone or ruff land has to be passed over, only part of thé Roller has to be raised up, the other parts roll on as if noth- ing owas in the way. The Roller 'being ¢om- ceed i Mysterious.--On Saturday Night last, a la- boring man by the name of John Mulvenney, who resided near Owen Sound, was seen at the Junction Station about 12 o'clock, and was sup- posed to be under the influence ot liquor. He left the waiting room between one and twoin the morning and was found by the night Watchman - lying on his face near the semiphore staff, he. was picked up and carried into the passage and left till morning, the men supposing he would soon come to himself and walk off, At daylight he was breathing very hard and the attention of Mr. Fenton was called to him. He was then taken up to the Market House by order of ihe Mayor,and Dr. Paget called to attend him, but all exertions to bring him to a state of sensibility proved unavailing. He died yesterday evening. The Rey. Father Crinen was called in, and attended to his spiritual. wants before lie: died. From a letter found on his person it appears he leaves a wife and children behind him. Hig wife has been telegraphed. round than the common Roller; it turns more on the principle of a cart, one roller giving back and the other forward, the centre one offering no obsticle. It is one of the best we have seen. We mention it in order that our farmer friends may know such a thing can be had. They will see its many advantages, the moment they ex- amine it, 9, LOE EE CE New Paper.--We have received the first mambee of a pil Papers called the Canadian received from the publishers, Messrs. Rollo and Colonist, published in Goderich, by Messrs. | Adams, Toronto, through Mr. Winter, Agent, Butler, Herring & Co. It is not to be neutral 'in | Stratford, number six of this Canadian Monthly, politics, orin any thing else; at the same time | The present number completes the first volume. it will not give a slavish support to any party: | We are glad to note that our Canadian Magazino-- It professes to have for its object the advance. | St¢@dily continues to improve. It is to be hoped ment. of the generaliinterests of the country, and lpg satay ire ne public patronage which it so is prepared to advocate good measures, no mat- -p.mahuagang ina ; ter from whom they may emanate. Pees a aa da ede ang sid : - We are pleased to notice that it has given us by T. D. McGee: EMA tia nd ed a proof of its earnestness in this matter by abl chiki! WME eA Per 'ee : : y ably | Dartnell ; A Tale of the Bay of Quinte, by H. T. exposing, and in unqualified terms condemning Devon; Longfellow and his Poetry; 'The Cited the unheard of conduct of the present miserable Curate; The Labradorians,, by the Editor; substitute for a ministry whose acts are fast Margaret, a Legend of the House of St. Clair; bringing our young country to disgrace and | The Settlers's Danghter; Song, The Men of ruin. Gore ;" Historical Notes on the Extinct Tribeg It is in favor of a union of the Colonies of of North America; The Humming-Bird; The British America and. of the opening up of the Future of the North-West; Reviews and Litera- Red River and Saskatchawan Territories. ry Notices, Judging from the number before us the Canadian Colonist will be a great boon to the ; - ; a : ing of those interested in the new County Fire people among whom it. is intended to circulate. | Insurance Co ; Its mechanicle part is well executed; its se- vii Rainn MamURS pacaiiee i ae. ections are good; its Hditorials exhibit marked inst Friday .aveuing, at whieh the Sobeeniig ability. ie gentlemen were appointed a Board of Directors: The Canadian Colonist has our best wishes. | J.C. W. Daly, P. Watson, John Hyde, J. §, Smith, and P, R. Jarvis, Esqrs., of Stratford ; Joseph Salkeld, Esq., Downie; #. B, Guest, Esq., St. Mary's ;-John Fishleigh, Esq, Mitchell; James Rankin, Esq., N. E. Hope: and P. Kastner, Esq., Ellice. | These are all good men and well qualified for the position they now occupy. Under their management, should the people take that inter- est'in the scheme which its importance 'merits, there is no doubt of its suecess, rE British American Magazine.--We have a : New Fire Insurance Company.--A meet- ed Town Council Proceedings.--The Coun- cil met last monday evening. There was little of importance befora the Board. A letter was read from the Provincial Secretary informing the Council that Dr. John Hyde had been ap- pointed a Coroner of the Town of Stratford. A letter was read from R. MacFarlane Esq., acknowledging receipt of Resolution passed at the previous meeting; relating to the Clergy Reserves, informing the Coun il the matter would receive his attention. bi? At his own request Mr. John McCulloch's re- signation as Inspector of Weights and Measures was accepted. The following Sidewalks were ordered to be laid : from the residence of N. Bailey, Esq.,to Dr. George's gait, two planks; from St. Patricks Street along Wellington Street to the residence of Mr. Linton, and from the end of the Sidewalk on Huron Street to the residence of James Red- ford, Esq, : comma St. Mary's is a Town.--We learn from th Alagus that the Village of St. Mary's has been | transformed into a Town. We congratulate our friends of the 'Stone Village" on the change, trusting they will derive all the advantages from it which they expect.' Who is to be the first Mayor? ; x3" We noticed in front of the platform in the Town Hall, on the beautiful side-board, manufacture W. andS. Inman, Stratford. Tt appeared to attract particular attention. We heard several | people say it was the most beautiful piece of | furniture of the kind they had seen | eau for a long E Speakers' Show day, a d by Messrs, _ An Abstract of the Treasurer's account with the Town till 30th Sept. last, was submitted, shewing Receipts $2152 64; Expenditure, $2176 | 83c, leaving a balance due the Treasurer of $24 19. benorsceann 3 i" We are' unable, for want of space, to : . notice our new advertisements in the present issue. Will do so next. week, a Correction.--Our contemporary, the St.) geyara communications are crowd ei t Mary's agus, referring to the final passing of f eed West 2nd do, Mrs. W. E. Byers, 50c. ng We shall be glad to h : . the Gravel Road By-Law, says: "Mr. Stanley | again, _ ne ee x seguandel as Pe Tae ee Ee ey ey, eke a

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