i aia > ee ne rm YW . % COUNTY OF PERTH HERALD. 'existing Rules and Regulations, or the en" actment of new ones, subject to the Gov -ernor's veto, and they may suggest such changes in the fundamental mining law as they may think proper torecommend. But inasmuch as one of the most objectionable laws now existing, viz., that which prevents men from owning more than two claims, is, merely a "rule," and not included in any of the Governor's proclamations, it isa rule which the Mining Board may make void at once; and very probably it will be one of their first acts." The James Orr mentioned in the "above extract is he who was formerly Customs Collector here. Many of our readers having been personally acquainted with Mr. Orr will be glad to learn that he is being put forward as a fit person to take part in re- forming the laws relating to the mining pop- ulation of British Columbia.--Ep HeEraxp. Gounty of Perth WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 1863. ~ Honesty of purpose and a determin- ation to do what is right under all cir- cumstances should be the disting- uishing characteristics of statesmen. They should be guided by some fixed principles, and should act in such a way as would not lead the public to believe they had one set of principles for to-day and another for to-morrow. For anything like this we look in vain tothe present Ministry. In opposition they were fhe champions of Repre- sentation by Population ; but, now that they are in power, they ignore the principle altogether, and we hear of it no more. The people of Upper 'Canada are no longer suffering for Want of that measure being granted ; they are no longer domineered over by the people of the sister section. The Globe has also ceased to speak of it. "Tt breathes not a name, it writes not a line," but it allows it to "rest in the shad where eold and nnbonoured its relics have been laid." We hear no more about Upper Canada paying the taxes--furnishing the revenue--while Lower Canada reaps all the advan- tages. The Globe is silent as the noon of night. Let us here pause and ask the reason. If it was right for the members of the present Minis- try while in opposition to declaim against French domination and in favor of Representation by Population, and iiit was right for the Globe to re-echo their sentiments in true sen- sation style from week to week, what important change has since taken place which does away with the necessity of dem:nding what was once represented as the only salvation for the Western section ? Do not the two sections of the Province maintain the same relative position ? Is not the difference in population in- creasing from day to day, so that if Representation based upon Population was necessary in 1861, it is more necessary now? Why then the death like silence which the Ministry and their organsnow observe? The only and the true answer to these questions is : These men were not sincere, they were not honest when they declaim- ed in favor of this reform. The whole thing was a trick, a subterfuge re- sorted to for the sake of office. Had it been otherwise would they have abandoned the scheme altogether; and not only abandoned it but boasted that they did not believe in it during the. time they agitated the country in its favor. Observe also that the Globe has nota word in its favor now. Its palm has been "crossed with gold"--its friends are in power--the funds of the people have to pass through their hands--this is all that the Globe meant by a change in the Representation. We ask, however,are men whocan make it a matter of boast- ing that they advocated a constitution- al change in which they did not be- lieve--that they hurled religious dis- cord among the people and created national ill feeling merely to embar- rass opponents so that they might ob- tain their place--are such men, we say, worthy of confidence ? What guarantee have the people that they are sincere in any promises or pledges they may make or schemes they may advocate' How can the people rely upon them as being honest men ? And if they are not honest surely they are unworthy to be the representatives of a great people! But Representa- tion is not the only thing in which they have acted a double part. No further extention of the Separate School System was part of their oppo- sition policy. Were, they honest or sincere in this ? Almost the first thing they attempted after obtaining power was to force an obnoxious Se- parate School Bill upon the people of Upper Canada! Let this answer the question. After they abandoned Rep- resentation they professed to be gov- erned by the' double majority." Were they honest in this ? How could they,--did they not cast it to the winds the moment it stood between them and that $5,000 a year with the etes ? They promised retrenchment, --have they fulfilled that any better than any other? We think the late Finance Reports shew sufficiently clear they have not. The annual de- ficithas been increased. The public debt has gone on increasing. Had they even been honest in this we would certainly have found matters otherwise. The annual deficit should not be increasing, because they have discontinued all kinds of public works and have discharged a great number of officials so that the annual expenditure shou'd not be as much as heretofore: -yet we find it is more ! No doubt the cause of this is the many useless and expensive commissions appointed under the Government. This system. of com- 'missions is a useless waste of the public moneys. We have seen no bene Gt ac yot fram thom. "The Globe promised the people of Upper Canada, during the late elec- tion, that the Government would come to Toronto this Fall, and stated that the Ministry were in favor of that course. The Ministry declared during the late session that they were not nor ever had been favorable to having the Government removed to Toronto ; and that they would never sanction such a measure. The Globe could not have been ignorant of the Ministesial pol- icy on that subject, and therefore wil- fully deceived the people of Upper Canada in order to benefit its party. if the Globe for the sake of party was capable of misleading the people on that matter how are they to know when it speaks the truth and when it does not? Itis perfectly clear that the Ministry and their organs have neither principles nor policy beyond what serves to retain them in their present position. And in orderto re- tain that position they are not only prepared to abandon principles but they are also prepared to use the peo- ple's money for purposes of bribery and corruption--They bought M. Si- cotte by giving him a Judgeship worth $3,500--they bought Mr. Foley by ap- pointing his son to a clerkship worth $1,600 a year-- and it is only neces- sary to mention Mr. O'Halloran's name for the pres >nt--These disgrace- ful doings was, as Mr. Macfarlane says, what saved the Ministry. Space, for the present, prevents us from going on, but we will let a disinteres- ted witness, so far as haying no con- nexion with either party goes, speak-- The quotation is from a paper called the Scottish American Journal, pub- lished in New York--lIt is, in politics, a Reformer, and would, therefore, speak favorably of the present men if it could. Hear what it says : "There were four formal and set at- Ministry : first, on the election of a speaker; second, on the address in answer to the speech from the throne; third, on a motion of non confidence introduced by Hon. J. A. | Macdonald ; and last, on a similar motion | by Hon. Mr. Galt. result in each case | was to show a government majority in the | Assembly ranging from twoto six. One or | two conversions were made by the oppos- | ition, which promised them a victory on the | next party yote; but Ministers, by the | usual appliances, turned round and made one or two conversions from the other side, and thus escaped the fate that otherwise awaited them. The omissions of the Session's work are more conspicuous than the actual results achieved. Thus, there is nothing done in the intercolonial railway | matter--not even provision for preliminary surveys. The promised bankruptcy law has | not been heard of. But, most remarkable | of all, the expected revision of the tariff | has been put. off for another year, although | in the interval it is more than likely that the | government of the United States will give | notice of an intention to claim a revision of | the Reciprocity Treaty, chiefly on ~ the ground of the hostile nature of the Cana- dian customs dues. 'All this tous appears | like a serious. direliction of the gravest) duties. "We would willingly leave the subject of | Canadian politics at this point, but it is pe- cessary that we should allude to.the fearful disgrace vhich is brought upon the Province by the personalities of parliamentary debate. To find the Prime Minister refsrring to his ablest opponent as a drunkard, or as unfit to attend the House from excessive indul- gence, is surely neither wise nor honorable ; and yet that is only a very common. speci- men of the style of attack indulged in. How much it tends to lower the Legislature, as well as the whole people, is best seen at a distance, and we should fain hope to see it changed." Let our readers note what this journal says, and then remember that Mr. Macfarlane who gained his election through the most disgraceful means, and by pre- tending to be independent of all parties, has supported the Ministry on every oc- easion, entirely approves of their conduct and makes it a matter of boast that the op- position were killed by the purchase of Sicotte.-- In our report of the late session of the County Couneil, we referred, sharply, to the absence of our Reeve from the vote on the final passage of the By-Law. His organ replied to our remarks in its usual style, but gave no good reason for the absence of the Reeve. It will be seen, on reference to the town Council proceedings pub- lished in this issue,' that Mr. Carroll, the Reeve of Hibbert, says distinctly that the Reeve of Stratford was pur- posely absent in order to place the Warden in a difficulty. It will also be seen that Mr. Carroll says Mr. Roberts is now opposed to the scheme. For the present we will leave our worthy Reeve in the hands of his friend, Mr. Carroll. Either the one or the other is wrong. The people will have no difficulty in seeing that the circum- stances and evidence are against the Reeve. Less than fifteen minutes be- fore the vote was taken, Mr. Roberts was seen pas:ing over the front of the "dam." Where was he secluded so as to be ready to step in the mo- ment the vote was over? His saying that the friends of the By-Law should have talked bunkum till he arrived is perfecthumbug. It was his business to be in his place and see that the in- terest of the place he represented was attended to. The passing of the By- Law was of paramount importance, and nothing else should have engaged his attention till it was secured. If it be true that he absented himself in order to place Mr. Monteith ina ' tight spot,' the matter becomes worse for him. It proves that he would sacri- fice the interests of his constituents to gratify alittle personal spleen. Perhaps the townspeople will approve of such conduct by electing him Reeve again! Mr. Monteith returned from Toronto because the Premier was not at home. County Town of Bruce. We learn from the Canadian Colon- ist that Walkerton has at last been se- lected as the County town of Bruce. Messrs. Sutton, McLay, Purvis Con- way and Broclebank, have been named a Building Committee to se- lect a site for the County buildings, and to receive plans, let the contracts, &c. The County town of Bruce has tempts of the opposition to overthrow the been a disputed question for over eight | of men incurred by the Northern States in | breaking out of the Rebellion in April, 1861 years, and has cost more, we under- stand, than would have defrayed the expenses of the erection of County buildings. Recruits for the war. We question if the general public has any intelligent idea of the tremendous sacrifice the prosecution of the War. From the first two years and a half ago, about 1,300,000 men have been withdrawn from the peaceful pursuits of civilized life to serve in the Fed- eral army, not to count the numbers secured for the navy, and the hosts of men kept at home preparing munitions of war, forward- ing commissariat contracts, and otherwise aiding the efficiency of thearmy. Indeed, it is no exaggeration to state that the great bulk of the male population of the Northern States is at this moment engaged, directly, or indirectly, in prosecuting the war for the suppression of the Southern Rebellion. A detailed statement of the actual num ber enrolled in the United States army has been furnished from a reliable souree--the Army and Navy Gazette. Higlteen States have contributed, up to the last draft, 1,- 276,246 recruits, not including those sent, from Deleware, Maryland, Virginia and Tennessee and California, from which no returns have been received. The total given above includes 91,561 "three months' " men; 67,335 "nine months' " men ; 15,- 863 States' Militia, and 1,068,769 '" three years" men. Ifwe add the numbers sup- plied by the five States from which no re- turns have been furnished, the grand total will equal 1,300,000! Taking the popula- lation of the Northern States, on a rough estimate, at 20,000,000, and estimating one- fifth of the entire population as capable of bearing arms, wearrive at the conclusion that, up tothe present time, one third of the entire adult male population of the North have been enlisted for the war, and have served in some sense in a military cap- acity. As further illustrations of the "efforts in men alone which the North is putting forth for the subjugation of the South, we will take the case of New York, and see what has been accomplished by that State. The contributions of New York to the Army has been 15,922 three months' men ; 30,131 two years' men, and 176,783 three years' men, total--222,836. The population of New York State in 1860 was 3,880,735, so that, at least one-third of the able-bodied of this State have gone to the war, being in pro- portion to the contributions of the other States. But further sacrifices are required of the American people, and ere long, another 300,000 men will either be volunteered or drafted, The Provost-Marshal General at Washington informs Governor Seymour, of New York, that the quota for the State un- der the New call, the proclamation of Octo- ber 17th, will be 60,378 ; but this is not all. It seems that a debtor and creditor ac- count is kept with the different States, and New York isa defaulter under the new draft to the tune of 47,657 men, so that the total number required of this State alone prior to January 17th,1864,is 108,085 men! If this number is not furnished by volunteering, the draft will again be resorted to. A pretty comfortable assurrance for the good people of New York, truly. This number, added to the 222,836 who have already gone forth to the war ,will make the contribution of this State 330,871! These figures will impress the mind of the reader with the tremendous undertaking yet before the American people --the suppression of the Southern Rebel- lion. We have previously alluded to the gigantic efforts to be put forth to secure vol- unteers in New York city. An appropri- ation of $2,000,000 (two million dollars) has passed the local supervisors, and when sign- ed by the Mayor will be available to secure volunteers. The total bounties--munici- pal, State and Federal--for volunteering in New York State will raise the individual bounty to each volunteer to $600, or £80 sterling at the present gold quotations. Cer- tainly, if legions of men could accomplish the subjugation of the rebel States, the war ought to have been put an end to long ago. It isahumiliating fact for everyNortherner,that in spite of alevy of 1,300,000 already sent to the field, of a debtof Two Thousand Million dollars ($2,000,000,000), of all the resources of the twenty loyal States, of the efforts of all the manufactories for supplying arms, accoutrements, ammunition and ra- Federal army back within 20 miles of the national capital, and that, practically speak- ing, the South is better prepared to-day to carry on the war with vigour than she was two years since. When will the veil be lift- ed, and all the wickedness and horror of the war be visible to the American people ? How much more blood will it be considered necessary to shed before the North is con- yinced of the hopelessness, wickedness and folly of the present struggle ?--F'ree Press. Focal Pnielligence. Town Counci, Procerpinas.--The Council met on Monday evening last- Present the Mayor and Councillors J. A. Scott, McDonald, Sayers, Kirk, Dutton, Stoney, Smith, Robarts, Watson, and D. Scott. A letter was read from Mr. Macfarlane, referring to the matter of the Clergy Re- serves' Fund, saying he had brought it un- der the notice of the Commissioner of Crown Lands, and of the Attorney General, and that the Government refuse to pay over any share of said Fund 'so long as the Munici- pality of Stratford is in default. A petition was read from the Rey. Mr. Swift on behalf of the Teachers of the Pri- mitive Methodist Sabbath School, asking for the use of the Town Hall, free, to hold a Soiree in order to raise money to purchase Mr. Robarts ob- jected to granting the prayer of the petition. Mr. J. A. Scott thought the Hall should be given " free" for such an object. The pe- tition was ordered to be filed. books for their Library. An application fron Wm. Downs was read, offering to perform the duties of In- spector of Weights and Measures for $50 a year, or for the fees. Filed. His Worship was asked if he had obtained the opinion of the town Solicitor as to whether the " Standards" were the property of the town, orof Mr. McCulloch. He said he believed the Standards were the property of the town, but he understood they could not be obtained without a law suit. Mr. Byers was willing to furnish the Stand- ards to the town for $50, on condition of his being appointed Inspector. He thought it was better to accept Mr. Byers' offer than go to law with Mr. McCulloch. Mr. J. A. Scott and Mr. Smith were not in favor of such a course. If the Standards were the property of the tewn they did not think the Council were justified in allowing themselves to be swindled out of $50. Mr. Stoney considered it a swindle but did not approve ofa law suit. Mr. Byers' offer was finally read a first and second time. The Mayor was ordered to procure an additional suction hose for the fire engine. A letter was read from the Rey. Mr. McPherson, requesting that a side walk be continued past his '" Brick Block." The letter was referred to Board of Works. Mr. McPherson, being among the heaviest tax payers in town is certainly entitle to a side walk. Sois Mr. P. Watson to his "Block." On motion of Mr. J. A. Scott, seconded by Mr. D. Scott, it was ordered that the Con- stable be instructed to cause all streets, now closed up, to be opened. Accounts comprising Constable's fees, street' repairs, lumber, scantling, &c. &c., amounting to $50.87 were passed. Mr. J. A. Scott asked to be informed as to what condition the Stratford Northern Gravel Road was in, and what was being done, regarding the By-Law. Mr. Robarts explained that debentures could not be sold under the By-Law, until it had received the sanction of the Govern- ment, and that an action had been com- menced in Chancery for the purpose of quashing the By-Law. He also stated that Mr. Monteith had been deputed to go to Quebec in order to obtain the sanction of the Government, but proceeded no further han Toronto. Mr. Robarts did not under- stand why Mr. Monteith did not go on te Quebec, and he believed Mr. Monteith did not know himself (?) Mr. Scott wished to know if "ovr Reeve had given the By-Law the cold shoulder." On Friday last (30th ult) he had a conver- sation with Mr. John Carroll, Reeve of Hibbert, in which that gentleman said the Reeve of Stratford was now opposed to the Gravel Road scheme, and that he was pur- posely absent when the final vote on the By-Law was taken. Mr. Robarts' reason, was not satisfied with the Warden's course, and wished to put him to the test by placing tions--in spite of all these advantages--that Lee should only last week have driven the him in a " tight spot." Mr. Scott, said, be - Out authority accepted. A By-Law, appointing him, was _ conversation, than the system which now ob- _ -@n interest in such matters to be pregent. "Findly, do. Mr. Carroll said, for being absent was--he COUNTY OF PERTH HERALD 3 felt annoyed that such remarks were being made about the Reeve and wished to know all about it. Mr. Robarts denied that Mr. Carroll had any right [?] to make such statements--he would write Mr. Carroll asking him why he did it. He asid he was unavoidably absent--some of the friends of the By-Law knew it and should have spoken against time till.he arrived. Mr. Stoney referred to the fact that there were unlicensed houses in town, and that the general impression was that they were sanctioned by the Council. He was not aware that the Council had given any such sanction. It was said the Clerk had received the money from the parties He thought the Council shonld not break the laws. Mr, Robarts thought it was better to take their money and recognize them, than to permit them to sell otherwise, which they would do The law "limiting the number of licenses was not strictly adhered to any place. Mr. Stoney thought it a strange way of doing business for the Clerk, after the Council had refused to grant any more licenses, to receive money and pay it over to the Treasurer without the knowledge of the Board. Mr. Scott thought an underhand game was beiag played some where. The Mayor said if the parties were brought before him he would treat them as selling with- His worship called the attention of the Coun- cil to the deplorable condition of the Mechanicg' Institute, and hoped they would take an interest in the matter. It was agreed that should the members of the Institute think well of it, the up- per or third story of the Market buildings be leased to them for five years at a nominal rent the members to fix the place themselves. Se a EAR Mechanics Institute.--This useful institu- tion has, in this town, been allowed tw die of inanition, A meeting was called for last Friday évening, to be held in the Council-room. The night being very wet and disagreeable was the cause, we suppose, of so few being present. That meeting was adjourned till Friday next, to be held in the Hall, when it is hoped a large num- ber will attend. The Rev. Mr, Patterson and Dr. George, and itis hoped other clergymen, will address the meeting on the importance and We learned from the President's remarks on Friday evening usefulness of such institutions. last, that the names of twelve subscribers, only, are on the books. This does not say much for the literary taste of our townspeople. In order to make the Institution of more general interest it would be well if some arrangement could be made in the way of procuring a room in a more convenient place than that in which the library is now kept. We think if a nice room could be had some place on the front street, and a person employed to keep it in order and to keep a fire and light in it one or two hours every evening during the winter months, that those who are now careless would take an interest in uphold- ing the Institution. As it is the only inducement is to obtain books. It woutd be much better if there was a place where the people could spend an hour er two together in friendly and useful tains. The thing should be made attractive, All that is necessary to obtain this end, is for a few to put forth some energy. It is also impor- tant the Institution should not assume a political or sectarian aspect. Its office bearers should not be all of one political party. They should also be men who would take some trouble in order to secure the success of so useful a thing. Stratford is surely large enough to afford to Maintain a Mechanics' Institute. It is large enough, and the people are willing enough--all that is necessary to obtain 150 or 200 subscri- bers is to bring the subject before them in its proper light. This, we feel confident, will be the case on next Friday night. We hope, then, to see the Hall crowded, We think the ladies should take a greater interest in this matter than they have heretofore. Let them but lend their countenance to it, and its success is certain. Will not the Hall be enlivened by their presence on Friday night ? ee County Plowing Match. The Annual Plowing Match of the County Agricultural Society took place on Mr. George Gibb's farm, Downie, on Thursday last. There were twenty entries. The day was very pleasant which induced a large number of those who take Those who entered for the match were divided into three classes as follows : d 1ST CLASS, MEN. Those who had taken Ist and 2nd prizes on previous occasions, Thomas Steel, Downie, 1st prize (member's plough); Donald Crerar, North Easthope, 2nd do, $8; Wm. Todd, Downie, 3rd do, $6; George Hyde, North Easthope, 4th do, $4; James Gloyne, Downie, John Whitehead, do., John A. Stewart, North Easthope, James 2nd Class. Composed of all over 18 years of age who might choose to enter, and who had not entered in the first class. Thomas Ballantyne, Downie, 1st prize, $6; George Dunn, Downie, 2nd do, $5; Wm. Rae, Downie; 3rd do, $4; John Gibb, Downie, 4th do, $3 ;--Richard Kippin, North Easthope, John Kelly, do., John A. Kippin, do. 3RD CLASS, BOYS, Andrew Riddell, North Easthope, 1st prize, $5; John Scott, do., 2nd do, $4; James Ballan- tyne, Downie, 3rd do, $3; John Quinliven, North Easthope, 4th do, $2;--John D. Kippin, North Rasthope, John Hamilton, do. PLOUGH HARNESS. John Gibb, Downie, got the first prize for the best plough harness, ($2), and Thos. Ballantyne, Downie, the second, ($1). Jupcrs.--Wm. Ballantyne, Downie, Thomas Brown, do., and James Crerar, North Easthope, The plowing was, on the whole, well done. The field was rather stoney and the ground rather dry. There was considerable fun and excite- ment caused by Mr, Steel, the only "Tam Dally man," as they called him, among the ploughers, obtaining the Macfarlane plough. In the eyve- ning the company sat down to an excellent spread provided by Mr. Gibb. ei eS SREP i Saat Supper to Mr. whitley. As a token of respect and an evidence of the high esteem in which he was held by his fellow townsmen, Mr. Whitley, who has been a resi- dent of this place for a little more than eighteen months, was entertained at a parting supper in the long room of the Albion Hotel, on Wednes- day evening last, A large table extending the whole length of the room, covered with the choicest viands, was filled to crowding. The chair was occupied by Wm. Imlach, Esq. Seated on his right was the guest of the evening, John Whitley, Esq., and on his left T. M. Daly, Esq. The vice chair was occupied by P, R. Jarvis Esq., Mayor. Among those present we observed, F. T. Arknel, of Montreal, Dr. Thompson, Mr. Mohan, Bank of Montreal, E. R. Sullivan, 0. James, W. H. Mitchell, ©. Scott, Dr. Paget, R S. Service, D. B. McDonald, Mr. Hume, John Sayers, H, King, R. V. Nelson, Jas. Dutton, Mr. Smithwick, Jas, Smith, F, Dutton, 8, Fuller, R. Fuller, John Dutton, R. Smith, A. J. B. Mc- Donald, G. Horne, T. Winter, T, F. Corey, Blos. Corey,J.D. Hanson,S.Fairfield and S.L. Robarts. The company,after having drank the usual toasts and after having spent a very pleasant evening, separated about 11 o'clock. Mr. Whitley left for Toronto, in which place he intends to reside in future, on Saturday evening last, He bears with him the best wishes of all who had the pleasure of his acquaintance during his short stay in this place. pare Ce ad ee The " British American Magazine" for the present month has been received. The number before us is decidedly better than any of its predecessors. There is a greater variety and, we think, greater ability also. The Maga- zine is now thoroughly established, and has proved itself to be worthy of the patronage of the Canadian people, The Editor's articles are not surpassed nn the subjects of which they treat, The lighter articles of the Magazine are written in chaste, and beautiful language, and aim to exhibit the advantages of a virtuous course over thatof folly andvice. The contents of the No. before us are. Thornhaugh, a Diary i The Cited Curate--continued; A Tale of the Bay of Quinte--continued ; Smiley--a May-Day Memory; On Conversation ; On Frogs, and their Kin ; The Elements at Strife ; The Supernatural ; The Political and Commercial Importance of the Fisheries of the Gulf of St. Lawrence, La- brador, and Newfoundland; Our Country Homes --Their Rural Aspect; Summer Evenings on the Gaflery ; The Settler's Daughter--concluded; Reviews and Literary Notices; and Chess.-- Published by Rolio § Adams, Toronto; T. Winter, agent, Stratford. Terms-- $3 a year; postage 2c, per No., if prepaid. ae So ae Ae ON x= The Beacon still denies that Mr: Macfar lane admitted, after his arrival from Quebec, that the purchase of Mr. Sicotte saved the Min- istry We reiterate what we said last week, viz : that Mr. Macfarlane did admit as much on the corner of Erie and Ontario Streets, while speak- ing with a friend, and he also admitted it in the bar-room of the Albion Hotel. We dare him to contradict this; and we have no hesitation in saying that his organ in making the denials it has made, knowingly states that which is untrue. There is no more truthin the organs present denial than in the fabrication it lately published concerning Mr. Daly, Mrs. Mickle, Mr. Macfarlane and the Stratford P.O, In that matter it know- ingly and deliberately published what it knew t» be totally untrue, consequently, when its fabrications were corrected, it made no reply, Again, then, we dare Mr. Macfarlane to-contra- dict what we have stated. He knows he made the admission we charge him with, at the places we have mentioned. We do not imagine he, therefore, will deny the truthfulness of the charge. Let it be perfectly understood that un- less he denies what we have alleged against him, he admits it to be true, No doubt he is ashamed of having aided in sucha disgraceful transac- tion. Let him remember that he is a public man, and as such, responsible for his public acts, He was elected as an "Independent." His slavish support of the Ministry in all their corrupt acts since, shew what sort of independence the gen Wevil, Downie, James Golightly, do., Alexander leman possesses. Downie.--The Annual Plonghing Match of this Township took place on Tuesday week. The field selected was on the farm of Michael Ballantyne Esq. There were fourteen entries as follows: , MEN'S CLASS. lst prize, James Gloyn, $6: 2nd do, Wm. Rae, $5; 3rd do, James Golightly, (servant of Wm. Murray,) $4; 4th do. John Gibb, (son of George Gibb,) $3; 5th do, Wm) Todd, $2. ; Thos. Steel, Chas, Wilson, Arch'd, Steven, John White- head, Arch'd. McNichol, Robert Muir. BOY'S CLASS. 4 < lst prize, Thomas Ballantyne, (son of John Ballantyne,) $4; 2nd do, James Ballantyne, (son of James Ballantyne,) $3: 3rd do, James Ballantyne, (son of Robt. Ballantyne,) $2. The Judges were Robert Simpson, John Scott and William Ballantyne. The Judges, ploughmen, and as many of the friends and spectators as could remain were treated to an excellent supper by Michael Bal- lantyne Esq. saul xz A public meeting of the inhabitants of Union School Section, No. 2. (Downie and Ellice) was held on the 28th of last Menth, at which it was decided that the old School Site be sold and a rew one purchased. We learn that the new school house will be erected either on Mr, Gourley's, or Mr. Powley's corner. evel Bap ween oe ET SSH Thanksgiving--His Excellency,the Governor General, has been pleased to appoint Wednes- day, 11th day of November, 1863, asa day of general thanksgiving & Almighty Godfor the bountiful hatvest and the continuance of peace within our borders, gp ag a 3x3 Remember James Allen's great Auction Sale comes off on Saturday first. His farm is among the best in the County--The quality of the land is unequalled--there is a running spring near the dwelling-house.--See his advt. alleen <3" Want of space prevents us from noticing our New Advertisements this week--will do so next week. Wallace. The Council met onthe 17th ult. All the members were present. The minutes of former meeting were read and confirmed. The following communications were re- ceived; Three letters from the County Treasurer, the first in reference to certain alterations in the Assessment Act; the second, relating to non-resident taxes on lots Nos. 7 and 8, in the 6th Concession; and third regarding fines imposed by Magis- trates ; letter from John Hamilton, Esq., Collector of Inland Revenue; and letter from Charles Adams, Collector in 1859, en- closing the sum of $3.24, being refunded taxes on Lot No. 54 in 2nd concession, as required per resolution of last meeting. On motion of Mr. Mulvey, seconded by Mr. Campbell, John Mason, Pathmaster, was ordered to deliver forthwith one of the road scrapers, at present in his possession, to G. 8. Climie Pathmaster and another to James Vines, Pathmaster,their road division being deprived of their scrapers. It was also resolved that the Pathmaster in each road division be required to take proper care of the scraper under his charge, by having the same carefully put under coyer while not in use on the road. On motion of Mr, Follis, seconded by Mr.Campbell, Jos. Craig, Junr., was appointed Pathmaster in place of M. Donelly, who resigned. On motion of Mr. Campbell, seconded by Mr. Strong, By-Law No. 68, to levy arate on the Township for Municipal purposes, for the present year, and By-Law No. 69, to levy arate on Union School Section No. 3, Wallace and Grey, for School purposes, were introduced and read a first time. On motion of Mr. Campbell, seconded by Mr. Strong, By-Laws Nos. 68 and 69 were read a second and third time and passed. Resolved, on motion of Mr. Campbell, seconded by Mr. Follis, that the payments of accounts for printing and stationery be postponed until after the Ist of February next. Resolved, on motion of Mr. Mulvey, seconded by Mr. Strong, that, in reference to the communication of the Council of Howick, received last meeting, regarding the expenditure of the sum of $35, for the improvement of the townline between Wallace and Howick, the Clerk be instructed to write to the Howick Council, to the effect that the Wallace Council regrets its in- ability, at present, to expend an equivalent amount, having only the sum of $15.96 at its command for the improvement of: said townline. Resolved on motion of Mr, Campbell, seconded by Mr. Strong, that the proceeds of the sale of the debentures issued under By-Law No. 91 of the County Council be placed, as soon as obtained, in the hands of the Township Treasurer, and that he be authorized to honour the orders of the Lis- towell and Wallace Central Gravel Road Committee, under the signatures of the the fund. After some other little business being done, the Council adjourned to meet again on the 21st day of November inst.-- C. M. Hemsworrn, Township Clerk.--Ad- vocate, Listowell. According to previous announcement the Wesleyan Methodist Soiree took place in their new chapel on the 20th Sept., and resulted in a complete success, there being upwards of 300 people present, who seemed much pleased by the evening's entertain- ment. After tea was served, the meeting was called to order by the Superintendent nominating Dr. Nichol to the chair. The worthy Chairman filled his post with much ability, making a humorous speech, which was received with applause--especially by the ladies. The meeting was then address- ed by the Revds. Sanderson, Willet, Arm- strong, Berney, Cook, McGregor, and Crane. Messrs, Sanderson, Berney and McGregor delivered interesting addresses, the former enlivening the meeting by specimens of his usual humour. Other speakers seemed de- termined to carry to its utmost limit the license usually granted to speakers on such occasions, by indulging pretty freely in the comic orridiculous. One speaker spent his allotted time in explaining the meaning of the word " Catastrophe" which must have been edifying to those who had no diction- aries at home. Another speaker told a story about " Molley and Jackey," the effect of which your readers may judge when they learn that it was an Englishman attempting to be witty in broad Scotch. A third speaker diversified the entertainment by re- citing specimens of his own poetry, to show that we had a live poet in our midst,--A yocal choir from Trowbridge, and a German pianoist from Wallace, were present and con- tributed largely in making the meeting a pleasent one. We were not informed of the exact amount of money realized but under- stand it was something handsome which must be gratifying to the trustees, who have made themselves responsible for the debt in- curred by the erection of the Chapel, and who deserve great credit for their zeal and enterprise. --Advocate. Proveuine Matcu.--The Fullarton, Logan, and Hibbert Agricultural Society's Ploughing Match came off on Wednesday the 21st ult., on the farm of Mr. Arthur Colquhoon, in the township of Hibbert. Twenty ploughs entered the field. The ploughing was on the whole, very well done. The following is the prize list: MZEN's Ciass--Ist prize, A. Melville, (first done) $4; 2nd do, Alex. Somerville, $3; 3rd do, John Harris, $2. Second Class--Ist prize, Robert Barber, $4; 2nd do, A. Graham, $3; 3rd do, Thos. Worden, $2. Boy's Cxiass--Ist prize, John McLacherty, $4; 2nd do, Alex. Colquhoon, $3; 3rd do, Timothy Pepper $2.-- Advocate. MisstoneryY Merrtina.-- The annual Missionary Meeting of the Mitchell branch, of the Bible Christian Missionary Associa- tion, was held in the Bible Christian Church, Mitchell, on Monday week. The at tendance was large, considering the short notice which was given. The meeting was a very pleasant and interesting one. Hx- cellent speeches were delivered by the Revds. Messrs. Hoidge, Colwell, Greene, Hurlburt, and others. At the close a collection was amounted to the handsome sum of $53.-- Reformer. NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. PLASIAOrnm™mn" LLLP LLLP LILIA GENERAL QUARTER SESSIONS, COUNTY OF PERTH. rP\HE GENERAL QUARTER SESSIONS of the Peace will be held at the COURT HOUSE IN THE TOWN OF STRATFORD, f On the second Tuesday, being the Sth day of Dec. next, At Ten O'clock forenoon, JOHN J, E. LINTON, : Clerk of Peace. Clerk of Peace Office, Stratford, C. W., 3ist Oct., 1863. i _N. B.--Returns of Convictions, and Convic- tions, and Recognizances to keep Peace, Dismis- sals, etc., with Accounts to be passed, [Govern- ment and_ County-Accounts separate],--with special Affidavit--and all Appéal cases, should be sent to Clerk of Peace Officein time, Crim- inal cases for trial, papers connected therewith, to be sent to the County Attorney, D. H. Lizars, Esq., Straford. J.J.E.L., C, P Chairman and Secretary, to the amount of taken in aid of the missionary fund, which |- ~NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. The Largest, Cheapest, AND MOST FASHIONABLE STOCK OF CLO TEs CLOTHING In the County, Always on hand at A. WILLIAMSON'S, Sign of the Golden Fleece. Four Doors West of P. O. Stratford, 3rd Noy., 1863, 19-tf Dissolution ofPartnership : ee PARTNERSHIP hitherto existing be- tween W. and S. Inman as Cabinet Makers, etc., has this day been dissolved by mutual consent. Any accounts due the firm must be paid to William Inman. WILLIAM INMAN. y . SAMUEL INMAN. Dated Stratford, Oct. 28th, 1863. HE ABOVE BUSINESS will be continued by the Subscriber, who' has constantly on hand a large stock of FURNITURE, And is prepared to supply all orders on short notice, and at prices that defy competition. WILLIAM INMAN. Stratford, 28th Oct., 1853. 19-3m Church Opening. HE NEW LUTHERAN CHURCH will be [D. V.] opened for Divine Service on Sun- day the 15th Nov., 1863. Sermons will be preached in German at 10 o'clock a, m.; and in English at half-past 2 o'clock p. m. Collections taken up at the close of each service in aid of the Trust Fund. E. PAECKERT. Secretary. 19-2in Stratford, 3rd Nov., 1863. --_--_-- COUNTY OF PERTH. Courts will be held as follows : Division No. 1, Court House, Stratf December 10 . M. : seine he Division No. 2, Court Room, Mitchell, 29th December, 10 A, M. Division No. 3, Court Room, St. Marys 28th December, 10 A. M. Division No.4, Court Room, Shakespeare,26th December, 10 A. M. Division No.5, Court Room; Poole, 20th Jant- ary, 1864, 10 A. M, Division No. 6, Court Room; Newry, 21st January, 1864, 10 A. M. Oct. 30th, 1863 (Signed R. BURRITT, Judge. Copied from the original fyled in my office: (Signed) J. J. E. LINTON Clerk Peace. Clerk of Peace Office, ; Stratford Noy. 2nd, 1863. 19-td ie 8 PUBLIC INSTRUCTION, EXAMINATION OF TEACHERS, HE NEXT SEMI-ANNUAL MEETIN ; the Board of Public Instruction tor fe af amination of Teachers will be held at the : GRAMMAR SCHOOL HousR. STRA TFORD, ON te Tuesday, 29th December, COMMENCING AT 9 A. M, . Applicants for cert duce testimonials of 1863, ificates will require to pr good moral Masato ons 8. CAMPBELL, .- Sec'y B. P. 7, Stratford, 29th Oct., 1863. 19-t4 John F. Scholtz, | ANUFACTURER OF | WHIP-L arket Square, pays the highest prie for Sheep-skins, Deer-aking, Pigaking Calf. shina, Horse and Cow-hides, and all kinds of Stratford, Noy. 3rd, 1863. 19-7 \