é - the constant taunts respec ing our na- -true, of bis being the member for either Tipperary or Tralee? The honorable at fie an frish constituency. (Cheers.) Such deges and freedom of this country as him-elf, who bad been born here--an _evenitor which he was not responsible. COUNTY OF PERTH HERA LD. a eye ee ee ee ee OP eo yee ame Pt ee ee an, AA eee EE LLL LILLIES WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 14, 1863. The great 'object of every man should be to elevate the country in which he resides, be it bis native or adopted land. Every good man de- sires the prosperity of his country and acts, no matter in what sphere he is placed, so as toensure as far as possi- ble that end. There is nothing tends to injure the peace and prosperity of a country more than creating sectional, religious or national ill-feelling among the people. Notwithstanding that this is the case the present Premier aided by Mr. Brown and the Globe appear to be determined to keep up' an ill-feeling among the people. It is a fact, not to be disputed, that the Premier on every occasion when the slightest opportunity offered has spoken of the Irish race in language entirely unbecoming his high position. His remarks in regard to Mr McGee shew that he not only hates the man, but that he holds in his breast a deep rooted hatred of his nation and his race. Ourreaders will be able to form some conclusion as to the grossness of the Premier's attacks upon Mr. McGee" and the Irish people, when they read the following, which we extract from 'a speech delivered in the House by that abject spaniel, Mr. Foley. It wiil shew the Premier's remarks to have been most unjust and uncalled for, when they were sufficient to arouse the low-lifed Foley to use the language which follows : * Mr. Foley said that attacks against the honorable member for Montreal West for his political course in this House or his conduct as.a politician were fair enough, but he did submit that the attacks the honcrable Premier had indulged in to-night, and which he was in the habit of repeating, were ferior to him or the race to which he , belongs! The whole political stock-in- trade of Brown-Macdonald and the clique to which they belong, consists | in such attacks as this. They never. think oflegislating for the wholepeople It appears to be impossible for Mr. Brown to move either his tongue or | his pen but something must be said | either about Nationality, Religion or the two sections into which he divides the Province. It is high time such conduct was frowned down. The populaticn of Canada is composed of almost every creed and country known. It should be the business of public nien to see that a love of Canada, a purely Cana- dian naticnal spirit is diffused and encouraged among the people--that they are taught to look upon and con- sider Canada as their home and their country--a place where liberty, civil and religious, rests upon a solid and immovable basis--the hearts of the people. How can this be, howeve:, so long as a Premier taunts a people, so respectable and so numerous as are the Irish, as being unworthy of a place or position in this country. Is such a dourse not calculated to arouse a dangerous spirit in the hearts of that class of the community? How can it do otherwise ? How can Ca- nada be rade a united country, so long as a George Brown anda Globe newspaper labour from day to day to divide the country into religious sects,to arrouse one nationality against another, to set race aga'nst race, and section against section And has not this been the course pursued by that individual and by his paper, ever since they were known in the coun- try. Let us have men who are capable of managing the affairs of the Province 'without continually introducing Irish or Scotch. French Canadians and Anglo-Saxons, Popery or Protestant- ism, Western Canada or Kastern Ca- nada. These are things which rever should be heard of in the House in the way in whiehthey are spoken of Widuals to whom we refer unworthy of him, and unworthy of the consideration of the House. 'Then he (Mr. Foley) had also a right to com- plain, as had also every Irishman, of tionality. He had called the hg member for Montreal West the mén ber for Tipperary. But what there be degrading in the fact, were it Premier might justas well have cailed him ihe member for Ballytram- mon as the member for Tipperary, considered it discred- itable to be the member _ for taunts and charges were unworhty of the honorable Premier, and ought to be resented by every Irishman having the jeelings and spirit of an [rishman. He liad listened patiently to such attucks from the honorable Premier; bui he believed every Irish, Scotch and English emigrant coming here was as rach entitled to the rights, privi- )Lauyhter.) He thought the honor- able Premier's conduct merited the condemnation of every Irish, Scotch and Englishman in this House. He had {felt his blood boil within him at the audacity of <n henorable genile- man ocenpying the position of the At- torney General for Upper Canada sianding up here and casting a slur upon th frishmen of this country, who belonged to a race which had co tri- buted as much to the progress, wealth and glory of this couniry, and others aiso, as any race on earth. (Loud Cheers.) He repeated, the conduct of the honorable Premier in this matter was highly reprehensible, and deserv- ing of the unquelified condemnation of this House (Cheers.) This is strong language though not more so than the conduct of the Pre- mier deserved. What can be thought of such con- duct ? Just think of it, the Premier of Canada in his official position in his place in the House attempting to cast a slur upon the whole Irish race, as if they in any one thing were in- ad Sie: | "© SHERIFF'S SALE," " By virtue of a writ of. Vdn-Ex, sued out of the Court of Quecn's ench, and directed to the Sheriff of ihe United Counties of York and Peel, against the goods and chattels of George Brown, at the suit of Patrick Freeland. "¢ | have seized and 'aken in exe- cution the defendant's stock-in-trade atthe Globe office, consisting of print- ing presses, types, paper, &c ; also a quantity of handsome furniture. «© All of. which will be sold by pub- lic auction, attwelve o'clock noon, on Thursday, the 15th Oct, 1863, at the Court Hoase. '¢ Frep. W. Jarvis, " Sheriff. ¢ Court House, * October 7th, 1863." We clip this from the Leader. Our readers will remember that the Globe newspaper urged it as a very strong reason why Mr. Daly should not be elected, that he was in embarrassed circumstances. Atthe very time the Globe, with its usval unmanliness and un-crapulousness, was _-- ur- ging the people of this County t» reject Mr. Daly on _ this ground, the Hon. George Brown was not in any better position. And now we find this Mr. Brown in the hand: of the Sheriff for a debt out of part of which' by a alegal quirk, he attempt- edio defraud the Plaintiff. The sale was postponed till some day this week. We may well exclaim * how have the mighty fallen." Behold how Grit arrogance and pride has been brought down. The Hou. Geo. Brown's property advertised for sale by the Sheriff and the tion. Michael Hamilton Foley, sued by his political friends! We recommend this mat- ter to the consideration of the Stratford We do not mention these matters because it affords us any pleasure to see any person in difficulties : it is a mean spirit that can take pleasure in the su'lerings, or difficalties, of others. From the fact, however, that the Globe asthe mouth-piece of Mr. Brown, has thought proper in times past to refer to other's men's financial embarrass- ments, as beinga strong reason for their not being intrusted with the management of the public affvirs of the Province--and as the Beacon du- ring the late political contests in this County urged no other charge against Mr. Daly, we think it but right to remind these worthies that before they call upon their neighbers to remove mthe dust from their door-steps, they should see the mud isremoved from their own. War News. since the last great battle near Chattanooga. Lee is said to be preparing to invade Mary- land and Pennsylvania. The following des- patch dated Washington 18th inst, will give some idea of how matters stand. "' There is serious reason to believe that Gen. Lee, with an augmented force, is moy- ing in the direction across the Potomac, and will cross that river to attack Washington on the north side, if not prevented. General Meade is massing his force in that direction, and a battle may be expected within twenty- four hours, but no apprehensions are enter- tained as to the result." Since this despatch was issued, heavy rains have been falling in the neighborhood of Edward's Ferry which has raised the river sufficient to prevent Lee's Army from moving forward. This will explain why no fighting has taken place. Meade's Army has fallen back to Centreville, near the Capital. Should Lee attempt an attack upon Washington, a despérate battle may be expected. We hardly think, however, that he will make such an attack. His movements are more likely for the purpose of obtaining supplies and preventing rein- forcements from being sent to Rosecrans. oral Juielligence. Fall Assizes. LILI In our last we noticed the commencement of the Assizes, and gave the names of the Grand Jyffy. We now give a synopsis of the several 'cases which came up for trial. Tuesday Oct., 13th. The law requires that all records must be en- red before 12 o'clock. Mr. Dartnell, of St. 's, on leaving home in the morning forgot bis records in the suit, Rolls vs Sparling with him, and, consequently, had to send a special messenger for them which caused some delay. On theecords being presented the Judge refused to allow them to be entered un- less an affidavit was made to the effect that the Mr. Dartnell prepared the necessary affidavit. On its being presented the Judge remarked that he did not wish to establish a precedent calculated to encourage delay was unavoidable. such delays, but under the circumstances, with the consent of the defendant's counsel, he would permit the records to be entered and allow the cases to stand for trial. Sullivan vs. Ritchie ef al--Action to recover the amount of apromissory note. Undefended. Di mages assessed, $411.76. Carrall and Mc- Culloch for plaintiff. Kyle vs. Michael Hamilton Foley --This was an action brought to recover the amount of a promisory note made by the def:ndant and en- dorsed by the plaintiffand others. The note or bill was discounted, and the proceeds, $600, given by way ofa loan or accommodation to Mr. Foley. Mr. Foley agreed to pay the note at maturity out of his salary as Post Master General. This, however, he did not do, alleging, rumor says, that the Reform Committee was in- debted to him for services rendered to them by way of canvassing the County on their behalf against Mr. Daly during the election contest which took place here in that year, and that, therefore, they might take up the note, the amount of which he would deduct from the claim he held against them. Mr. Kyle, rather than have his credit injured with the Bank, paid the note and is now endeavoring to force the hon. Foley to refund the money. How he will suc- ceed, time will tell. The whole transaction is but another proof that people must Jearn by experience. No defence was offered. Damages $42.72. Lizars and MacFarlane for plaintiff. Robinson vs. George Guest. Lizars and MacFarlane and Robinson for laintiff. Beecher for defendant. This was an action brought by Samuel Rob- inson of Blanshard against Geo. Guest of the game place to recoverdamages for the seduction Beacon. of his daughter, Anna Robinson, a young lady No fighting of any note has taken place The evidence in this case was the sameas that usually given on such occas'ons. 25 years of age. His Lordship, in his charge to the jury, com- mented in very severe terms upon the couduct of those generally concerned in such actions. He appeared to entertain the idea that heavy dam- ages, instead of preventing this particular species of immorality, tended to encourage 't. He con- sidered that no really chaste woman would be the guardians of their honor and chastity and, therefore, when they submitted to be robbed of that honor and chastity they must suffer the con- guilty of such conduct. Women were sequences and bear the shame. He considered both parties, the man and the woman, in such cases equally guilty and equally censurable, There was no woman who was what she ought to be, but had it in her power to repel the ad- vances of men whose designs were not honorable. His Lordship said that, as the law now stood, a woman had all in her own hands, she could swear what she pleased, and as a general thing the aefendant had no means of contradicting her. He thonght the law in this respect should be amended so that the defendant could be heard upon oathin his own defence. He said he agreed with the remarks of Mr. Becher that it would be better if the law, instead of giving damages, made the matter criminal, and punished both the man and woman. If this were the case the thought there would be less cause for such actions. $50. Mackay vs, Mathers,--Ross for plaintiff No defence. This was similar to the last. The parties reside near Embro in the County of Oxford. The jury awarded but $30 damages. The Grand Jury brought in " true bills" in the following cases : The jury found for plaintiff, damages The Queen by Alex, McLennan vs. John Sparling, misdemeanor. Two bdills. Wednesday Oct., 14th. Lizars and MacFarlane and Robinson for plaintiff. Cornish and McDonald and Herton for defendants. This action was brought by a Mr. Carrall, Reeve of Carrall vs. Davis.--Libel suit. Hibbert, to recover damages from the proprietors of the Mitchell Advocate for having published, during the election of 1862, an article reflecting on his character as a public man. The case was tried on a previous occasion; but, as the jury were unable to agree, they were discharged. Mr. Dunsmore, of Mitchell, was the only wit- ness called on behalf of the plaintiff. He said: I know the Advocate; it is published in Mitchell. The proprietors are J. E. Davis and W. Davis. I wrote the article. Can't say whether this "extra" was issued from the Advocate Office or At that time the Advocate had a large circulation: could not say what its circulation is now. To Mr. Horton: Don't think the pro-- not. prietors were aware of the article being in the paper till they read it after it was published, Others besides themselves worked in the office. The substance of the article was currently re- ported at the time, and was generally believed I believed it Heard several persons speak of it, in the neighborhood to be true. was true. Considered it was right to publish it. EVIDENCE FOR THE DEFENCE. Thos. Dunn. Remember the election of 1862. Carrall resides six miles from me. Carrall came to my place to get the voters list made out Was not aware of the writ being issued when he came to my place. * He assisted by reading off a few names from the assessment roll. I Cant say if it was Carrall's Am not aware that he left off wrote them down, duty to help me. any names. Came to my place early in the morning shortly after daylight. Said he came from Stratford--Did not say the writ had been issued. He remained till the list was made out --Finished it about 11 o'clock--Carrall took the list to Stratford. Mr. White and Mr. Simpson assisted me in completing the list. Carrall was Chairman of Mr. MacFarlane's Committee--He also acted as his scrutineer during the polling Gays. Between 20 and 30 names were left off the list--Can't say how they came to be left off. Mr. White was a supporter of Mr. MacFarlane-- Mr. Simpson was friendly to him. They read the names from the roll; I wrote them down. Can't say why Carrall was in such a hurry to get the list made out--Did not say who sent him from Stratford--Said to me the election was coming on--Said the list must be in that day. This was on the llthJune. It was not necessary to make out the list till the 1st Oct. ¢ J. W. Cull said, Carrall requested him in 1861 to allow his name to be entered on assessment roll for village lots belonging to him--supposed it was to make a vote. There was @ protest against Mr. Foley's return--A new eleetion was expected. Mr. Linton, Clerk of Peace, said: he received the Hibbert list on the 10th of June. The Sher- iff received the writ on the 11th June. The list was corrected on the 17th Sept. 33 names were then added. Mr. Hugh Ross testified to the partizan con- duct of Mr. Carrall during the election. The Sheriff was called to prove the date of the re ceipt of the writ: the 11th June at 3 p. m. After the learned Counsil on both sides had addressed the Jury, His Lordship summed up the evidence clearly and fully. He shewed the Jury how very important it Was for him and them in a case such as the one bere them to view the whole matter impartially and yree from He trusted that wherever else politics might rule they would never find their way into our courts of justice and into our It was an unmistakable sign of the political bias. jury boxes. decline and fall of any country when politics were permitted to corrupt the fountain of justice and to influence the verdicts of jurors. It was our boast that we enjoyed a larger amount of liberty and lived under a freer government and in a freer country than any other people, God help our country, however, if politics once found their way into the jury box; it would soon sink His Lordship read over the article carefully, pointing out the several parts which It would be for thejury to determine, he said, whether they were or not. He explained that any thing which to ruin. might be considered libellous. tended to injure a man's private character, to lower him in public estimation, or hold him up to public ridicule, was a libel. The Press could abuse a public man and his public acts almost as it pleased ; it might extract very abusive or offensive adjective in the English language, for that purpose; no notice was taken of it, The Press was as free in this country as it possibly could be; it would not, perhaps, be well if it Like every thing else, however, this liberty could be abused. The law had very wisely, therefore, provided a remedy when the were otherwise. Press went beyond its province and became in tolerable. The Press had a right to publish what it pleased--unlike despotic countries, he had no Cersor of the Press to whom every word must be submitted, before it could be published. But we had the law of libel to punish it when it became a nuisance, and to keep it within proper bounds. Were it not for this, no man's character would be free from malicious attacks. He said it was for the jury to determine whether the article complained of was a libel. If they con- sidered it was, it would be their duty to find fo® the plaintiff, awarding as much damages as they might consider him entitled to receive. If, on the other hand, they considered the conduct of the plaintiff merited what had been said of him, it would be their duty to find for the defendants. The jury returned a verdict for plaintiff, 1s. damages. We understand the jury were unanimous in this verdict. There were a few who considered the plaintiff not entitled to a verdict at all. One or two were for giving damages to carry costs, but there were none who considered he had sus- tained much injury. To say the most, the dam- ages awarded shew that the jury considered The Judge who precided at the previous trial, said, 'the conduct of the Reeve of Hibbert has been such as to warrant an editor in commenting there was very little ground for the action. severely upon it.' Mr. Dunsmore proved that the substance of the article at the time it was pub- lished was the current report and was gencrally believed. It was shewn that Mr. Carrall was in Stratford on the 9th of June--that he then learned the writ for a new election was issued, that he travelled all night in order to get the list made out and filed before the writ came into the Sherifl's hands; that he and others, strong partizans on Mr. MacFarlanes side, the Clerk himself a strong partizan, hurried over the work so quickly that 33 names had afterwards to be added; that he, although he knew it was not his duty, brought that bungled list to Stratford and filed it with the Clerk of the Peace. All this, we think, proves that there were strong gronnds for suspicion in the matter. We do not pretend to say that the paper was warrant- ed im accusing the Reeve and Clerk of having entered into a conspiracy to disfrunchise certa n voters--but the conduct of the Reeve, as the previous Judge remarked, was certainly any thing but right or warrantable. Mr. Carrall's conduct during the late election is not calcu- opinion whieh prevailed at the time the libel was published. We are decidedly opposed to any man, public or private, being abused un- deservedly. At the same time, when a man acts in a suspicious or unwarrantable manner he must not expeet to pass unnoticed. It is really amusing to hear the Stratford Beacon speak as it does of this matter. That worthy sheet de- scribes it as a most infamous libel. Does that paper remember that it published during that zame election a most infumous libel, for which there was not even a shadow of grounds? Does it remember that it used the same words 'the Advocate used; and does it remember farther, that it has been in the babit of publishing in- famous libels and malicious falsehoods against every person, not of its own party. Perhaps it will take the hint and be a little more careful in fature. The Queen by A. McLennan vs. John Sparling. Dartnell for plaintiff, Lizars and McFarlane for defendant,--This was an action brought against Mr. John Sparling, the celebrated working magistrate of St. Mary's,--lately gone to Uncle Sam's land to mend the morals of those who reside in the " Refuge of Swindlers,' to re- cover certain penalties for having failed to make_ certain Returns of Convictions, and also for making fraudulent returns to the Clerk of the lated to @isabuse the general public of the ~ COUNTY OF PERTH HERALD. Peace. The declaration counts to each of which a penalty of $80 was attached. The witnesses called to establish the several charges failed to doso. The Piaintiff's Attorney accepted a non- suit. Rolls, vs. Sparling--Dartnell for plaintiff, Lizars and McFarlane for defendent.--This action was similar to the last. contained seven Counts. The declaration It was alleged that in the case "Parsons vs. Guest," a false return had been made, and that certain moneys received were not acknowledged --a receipt was produced to prove that Mr. Sparling had, in the above case, received the amount of fine and costs which was, in his Re- turn, marked as not paid. The plaintiff's attor- ney claimed to recover the amount of penalty for making false return, and also for making no return.--His Lordship ruled agaiust this view, showing that it was unreasonable to punish a magistrate for making a false return and no return at the same time. The jury returned a verdict for plaintiff $80 damages. McKay vs. Mathers--Ross and Robinson for pltff., Anderson for deft.--These are the same parties already mentioned in a seduction case. The action was brought to recover damages for breach of promise of marriage. The promise of marriage was proven by the father of the plft., and a Mr. John Gunn. The day for the marriage had been appointed. The defendant's reason for not keeping his promise was that the youug lady wasfound to be in an 'interesting' condition. Verdict for plaintiff damages $150. Livingstone vs. Massey--Clench for plff., Cor- nish, McDonald and Horton for deft. This was an action brought by Livingston and Hargo, representing the American Express Company, to recover from Massey, the deft.,a parcel con- taining money given to him by the Express Agent at St, Mary's, to be delivered to Messrs. Simpson and Eaton, of that place, but which they never recived, The Express Company paid the money to Messrs, Simmpson and Eaton, and then sued the deft. for its recovery. Verdict for plifs. damages $888. Conroy vs. McDonald--Interpleader--Cor- nish, McDonald and Horton lor plft--J. P. Woods and Robinson for deft. Adam McDonald brought an action against Pat Conroy, and having obtaiued judgement, seized a span of horses, a waggon and harness, which the plaintiff, John Conroy claimed and brought this interpleade to recover the prop erty. The evidence wasnot very clear as to the sale and transfer of the property from Pat. Con- roy to his brother, the plft. One witness said he saw $50 paid by plft, to his brother, said to bea balance due upon the horses. It was also * shown that the plft. had paid $55 for his brother into the Division Court, making $105, the price he had agreed to give for horses, harness and waggon. The whole thing looked very much like an} "arrangement." A witness proved that Pat. Conroy said, before Mr. McDonald sued him, that he would put his property in a way that he, Mr. McDonald, would get none of it. Verdict for plaintiff. Miller vs. Robb, et. al.--Lizars and McFarlane and Miller for plft.,--Smith for defendants.-- This actlon was brought by the Rev. Wm. Mil- ler, to recover a balance which he claims as ar- rears from the congregation of St. Andrew's Church, Stratford. The case, at the request of the plft. was referred to arbitration. Mr. Ander- son, of Toronto, was chosen as Arbitrator. When Mr. Miller was inducted, the managers promised him, $400 a-year, to be raised by sub- scription. In about three months afterwards, at the request of the Rey, gentleman, the subserip- tion list was abandoned and the original agree- ment canceled--the Managers. permitting him to let the pews at a certain sum for each sit- ting, and he agreeing to. accept the pew: rents in lieu of the subsription list for his pay. At the time this arrangement was made, the pew rents amounted to a considerable sum over the $400. In a short' time after, however, for reasons which we will not mention at present, several membe: s left the Church--the result being that the pews yielded less than the $400. The Rev. gentleman then concluded he would make the balance of the congregation hold to the first agreement ; to this they objected. Finally, a separtion took place between the congregation and the Minister. He then brought this action. We shall notice the case after the Arbitrator makes his award, The Grand Jury brought in ' True Bills' in the Inditements, the Queen ys. John G. Peter- man (assault with intent) the Queen ys, Wm. Massey, (larceny.} . The Queen vs, John G. Peterman The pris- oner had been charged with having, some time in July last, near Mitchell, attempted to take indecent liberties with a young girl. The In- dictment contained two counts, the first charged the prisoner with having attempted to commit rape--the second with having commit- ted a common asault! The Grand Jury found ' True Bill' 'on the second account. On the pris- oner being arraigned, he, by his Attorney, 'Mr. Smith; pled guilty. His Lordship enquired how long the prisoner had been in jail--the Sheriff said he had been in over three months-- Sentence--one day in jail. The Queen vs. Black aud Baker--This is the "Oarronbrook shooting case which we have / before noticed. Baker gave in bail to appear at i henext assizes--Black still remains in jail,-- Nevin is represented as being stillin a precari- ous condition, cousequently the trial could not be proceeded with at present. Thursday, Oct. 15. Ryan vs. Edsall et. al--Replevin--Smith and Anderson for plft., Cornish, McDona{d and Hor- ton for deft, This action was brought to re cover some timber which the plaintiff alledged was to have been paid for at a certain date, but was not. He had delivered timber to Mr. Dent, agent for Edsall & Co., on the line of the Grand Trnnk Road, where it crosses the Zorra Road. It was shown that Mr. Dent, as agent for the defts. had paid the pjft. for this timber, It also appeared that he was present when the timber was being loaded on the cars, and made no objections. After it was loaded and removed to the Station here, he procured a writ of Reple- vin to be issued, and had it seized. The pift- was non-suited. The Queen vs. Lunn,--This matter came up at the previous assize Court held here. Mr. Lunn was tried and found gulity of having extorted money under color of his office. The judgment of the Court was deferred, the defendant giving bail to appear at the present assizes. He, having since gone to the States, did not appear. The Court ordered his recognizance to be renewed till next assizes. The Queen vs. Spariing--Mr. Sparling had given in his own recognizance to appear to an- swer certain charges of extortion brought against him as a magistrate--he did not appear. The Court issued two Bench Warrants for his arrest. "The Queen vs. Massey--This man was charged with having appropriated money given to him by the Express Agent, at St. Mary's, to be de- livered to Simpson and Eaton, The case had already been tried at the Quarter Sessions ; but a new trial had been granted on the application of Mr, Smith, The case was referred back again to the Quarter Sessions. Dear Heratp--aAs our quiet neighbour hood is seldom visited by tourists, and as the name of Carlingford is, no doubt, un- known to many of your readers, I may as well state that it is a Village situated in Up- per Canada in the County of Perth and that it is bounded on the North by Fullarton, on the South by Fullarton, on the East by Fullarten and on the west by Fullarton. That it boasts of a Hotel two Stores, two Blacksmith's shops, one Sawmill, one Shoe shop, a Post Office, a Waggon shop, a Weaying establishment, a Cabinet shop, a File cutting establishment; two Churches and a School house. And although a country Village life is considered 'a monotonous one by towns- people, yet we can assure them we have our amusements and recreations. We had a rich treat in the shape of a Missionary Meet- ing last night in connection with the Primi- tive Methodist Church. It was held in the Presbyterian Church kindly placed at. the disposal of the trustees. Well it was a very good affair. The evening was fine, the attendance mid dling, the arrangements good. . The meet- ing was opened with singing and prayer, at half-past seven P.M. Mr. J. Y. Lambert was appointed to the Chair, who, after mak- ing a feW opening remarks, introduced' the Rey. Mr. Swift, Minister in charge, who read the report of last year, and commented on it in his usual happy style. After which the Choir sung "from Greenlands Icy Mountains." » The Rey. Mr. Moody of Clinton next entertained the audience with the relation of his experience as a Mission- ary in Minto, Peel and Wellesley, giving a brief history of the early settlementof that part ofthe country, and the hardship the Missionaries haye to endure in new settle- ments, and closed .a speech of considerable interest by adverting to the unfaithfullness of those who are placed in more favorable circumstances, in not contributing more freely towards supporting the Missionary cause. The Rey. Mr. Wood, of London, was then called upon by the Chairman, and by the way he begged one would have been ready to conclyde that either he had served an ap- prenticship to the trade, or that his whole soul was in the work. TI am inclined to the latter opinion; His speech, though short, was spirited and pointed, and without doubt pro- duced a favorble impression upon the minds of the audience. A word on the music ;--the pieces were well selected and were executed with taste and effect. After a collection, amounting to about $4,00, had been taken up and votes of thanks tendered to those who, I supposed, deserved them, the meeting was dismissed by the Rey. Mr.' Wood with pray- er. Your's &c.," JUJUBE. Carlingford Oct, 16th, 1863, | terests in this matter apart from any other Tue Srratrorp "Jauntine Car.'--On Friday last a small fly sheet, bearing the above title, was circulated through the Stratford Post Office, by which channel a copy reached the Herald. We presume it was sent for "notice" in our columns, and we proceed to " notice " it accordingly. It is apparently intended to pass for witty, but is in reality villanously scurri- lous. It is a genuine assassin and stabs in the dark, without the smallest remorse of conscience. It entertains the very udable project of carrying discord and i rliappiness into the peaceful homes of these whom it pleases to attack. It affects to correct the private vices of individual members of so- ciety : subjects quite beyond the proyince of the public Press. The publishers are ashamed of their off- spring, and dare not disclose where it is printed, or who are the authors. It is pretty well understood, however, where it came from, and we warn the small boys who got the thing up, to drop it in good time. If they persist in libelling right and left as they have done in their most slanderous production, they may find the arm of the law long enough and strong enough, to reach and grab them in a very unpleasant manner. --Cave. ore ee Fire.--Yesterday about one o'clock a fire originated in the wood-shed of the Grand* Trunk Station here, supposed to be caused by a spark from the engine. Shortly after it commenced, it was discovered by the station hands, who endeavored to put it down by throwing on water. The wood being very dry the fire soon spread so as to be beyond the control of men and buckets. At half past one the fire bell wasrung. The fire company and engine were soon on spot, but could do nothing for want of water. The old Freight-House, the Wood-Shed and the old Water-Tank were destroyed. » The shed contained about 300 cords of wood. The old Freight-House was used by Mr. Neelands as a wheat store. Mr. Neelands had his wheat insured for $2,000... It is not supposed this will cover his loss. The whole loss is estimated at about $5,000, It is a singular thing that the Grand Trunk Company have not taken the precaution to provide a well so that, in case of fire, there would be a sufficient quantity of water to supply a fire engine. The buildings were to far gone when the fire engine arrived for it, tobe of any use. It was all the same, however, there was no water to use. Sx. Mary's.--We learn from the Stan- dard, that T. B. Guest, Esq., at the request of a number of his fellow townsmen, has consented tooffer himself as a candidate for the office of Mayor. It is to be hoped party spirit will not'be permitted to run so high as to make the mayoralty a political thing. Mr. Guest is a man in every way well qualified for the position ; he also deserves much at the hands of the people of St. Mary's. We trust the people will consider their own in- motive. If they do, we have no doubt but they will elect Mr. Guest. We do not' pre- tend to say their are not many persons in St. Mary's who are eligible; but we think none are more deserying of it and none would fill it with greater advantage to the town then Mr. Guest. | en light struck ; but before they got the length the thieves, observing their approach, no doubt effected their escape. at 44 TEMPERANCE Excursion T0 MITCHELL. --We are requested to say that the B. &. L. H. R. Co., have kindly consented to run an excursion train from Stratford to Mitchell and back to-morrow, Thursday, in order to attending the opening of the Temperance Hall in Mitchell and the Soiree connected therewith. Fare to Mitchell and back 40 cts. The train will leave Stratford at 2 45 p. m. and will leave Mitehell returning at 10 28 p.m. p@x It will be seen by reference to their advertisement that Messrs Gilbert Horne & Co., have just received an extensive Stock of Goods direct from Europe, suitable for the season--Mr. Horne is too well known and too much ofa universal favourite with the Ladies to require a notice from us. We simply call attention to his extensive Fall Importations asa matter of courtesy. His Millinery establishment is more complete than ever. pax It will be scen on reference to ad- vertisement that Mr. Leslie has taken the prize at the County Agricultural Sodiety's Show for three years successively for his harness. This is a sufficient guarantee to those who may require anything in his line that he is a firstclass workman, and prepared to supply firstclass work. Farmers give him a trial, eottt Dass se secrn sae Our readers will please notice a new advertisement in this weck's issue headed " clear the track for the Great Hastern. "Mr. O'Higgins' new Brick Store, on the cor- ner of Ontario and Market Streets, is the largest and best in town And we have much pleasure in saying that his Stock of Goods is second to none West of Toronto--lIt will be found complete in every department. Farmers give him a call. Loe eee gar Any person requiring new and good Clocks or Watches ; or who may require such things repaired can be accommodated by calling at Mr. W. R. Robarts' Jewlery Store--Ontorio Street, Stratford. See adv. Mr. A. Williamson is still adding to his Stock ; he has obtained the services of the Tailors he advertised for, and is now, ina position to supply the_million. See what his advertisement says this week. Cees ey re gar Mr. Pinch's extensive sale of farm Stock &. &c. is to take place on Saturday first, the 24th inst--Not onthe 28th as previously announced. gaze See Mr. Hugh Dempsey's advertise- ment in reference to pure bred Ber'sshires. ~NEW. ADVERTISFE;MENTS. a ADR ROA VY SUNY YET MIDI An enhnAnannnan- Tur" News or THE Week.'--This is the title of a new weckly paper published a; Clinton, C. W., the first number of which has just reached us. It is priated in good style, and presents a very neat appearan'ee. In politics it is to be " Liberal Reform," whatever that may mean, but is not. to be "slavishly attached to any pariy.". Tt promises to advocate "every reform caleu- lated to promote the general interests of the Province, and to reduce the expenditure within the revenue." We congratulate the Reform Press on this last addition to the family, and trust the little stranger will act up to the prom- ises held out in the prospectus in which case a real boon will be conferred on the public. As a general rule there is too much of the ad: captandtm. style about Reform news papers. Judging from the first number, we should say the News of the Week will be an honorable exception... We' wish it success, Downte.--The house of Mr. Rober Dunsmore, who resides on the 8th con. of this township, was broken open on sabbath evening last, during the absence of the family. Fortunately, however, they return- ed in'time to prevent the thieves from ac- complishing their object. Just as the fam- ily came insight of the house they saw a ' If you Want a GOOD SUIT OF CLOTHES OR A GOOD OVERCOAT, AT WILLIAMSON'S _rapidly, A. WILLIAMSON, Victoria Block, Four Doors West of P. O, W. R. Roberts, WATCH .MAKER, Z STRATFORD, C.. We, 5 ae door to Dutton's Drug Store, has now for sale at the lowest possible prices, a lot of finely finished Spectacles, eye-glasses and goggles, with the very best Scotch and German pebble glasses, to suit all sights. ' Short sight lengthened, Weak sight strengthened, ; And good sight preserved. oad ad pre Crear clocks, and an _assort- ment of fine gold jewelry. Particu i paid to jobs left for Spiaiss. Tete Stratford, Oct., sth 1863. 17-6ms accommodate those who may be desirous of At once, as the choicest Goods are moving off NEW ADVERTISEMENTS G. HORNE & CO,, IMPORTERS OF Fancy and Staple DRY GOODS, - CLOTHING, CARPETS, AND General Merchandize, ONTARIO. STREET, STRATFORD. A pit RECEIVED, ez STEAMSHIPS St. le. rence, Brittannia, and British Queen, 150 Cases of Goods, Which will be sold cheap for Cash or 7 A {ibera{ discount to Storekeepers, Trade. The Millinery Department. This Department is under the management of & competent person from Montreal. Fashion Books from the Magazines des Modes of Parig and London received monthly. Orders execut- ed at the shortest notice. Orange, Temperance and Masonic Regalias made to order. Three Apprentices wanted in the Miflinery Department Sates made for Cash or Trade only. CASH for BUTTER. G. HORNE & Co., Ontario St. 17-6¢ CLEAR THE TRACK FOR THE "GREAT EASTERN," Bes IMMENSE SUCCESS THAT HAS : attended the establishment of this House in Stratford called for a more roomy emporium The subscriber has much pleasure in informiug his customers that he is now settled in the OLD CORNER WITH THE THE NEW STORE, Where he has on hand the largest, most varied, and best assorted Stock of GROCERIES, WINES, LIQUORS, TEAS & TOBACCOS, Ever imported into the County of Perth, The Goods have alt been selected with the greatest care in the best Markets, and bought principally for Cash, and will be sold at prices that wilt astonish the closest buyers. Stratford, 21st Oct., 1863, GOODS SOLD RETAIL at Wholesale Prices. TAVERN-KEEPERS AND COUNTRY STOREKEEPERS Supplied at lowest Wholesale mark. WANTED, BUTTER, EGGS, BACON, AND PROVISIONS. GENERALLY, for which the highest price wiff be _ PAID IN GOODS OR CASH. ------ Att who want first-class Goods at Toronto and Momtreal Prices, Are requested to catt and satisfy themselves tha this is the cheapest House in the West. -- A large Stock of 'Tobacco by the Box, Cattie or Pound, at very tow figures. CHEAP TEAS, SUGARS, COFFEES, AND WHISKEY. xg- Remember the "Great Hastern" Store is the largest House in the county, corner of On- tario and Market Sts., Stratford. J. P. O'HIGGINS. Stratford, 20th Oct., 1863. 17-4 PREMIUM HARNES SSHOP. fhe BEST AND CHEAPEST PLACE TO - A buy Harness, ete., is at e LESLIE'S, He took the First Prize for, three 6 til He years at the County Show. po? Gpyrmre he Palmerston Hotel, Ontario Street, Stratford, 20th Oct., 1863. re Vite Hugh Bempsey 4 Aae 3 | 5 See TO INFORM h public hand the BE°KSHIRE BOARS, One Pure Improved Berkshire 2 I ear, took the First Prize at the Peviocta renaeee hetd at London in 1861, First Prizes at Stratford in 1861-62, and Second Prize in 1863. One small Berkshire hyear oid, tok the First Prize at the Toronto Exhibition in 1869 and Pine Prizes at Stratford and St. Marys in 1863004 Improved Berkshire 5 months old, whi the First Prize at St. Mary's in 1863.0 Pemibie DEMPSEY, t 8, Con. 8, Gore o ie. Gore of Downie, 20th Oct., 1863, wer is old customers and the Senerally, that he has still on ES