wore COUNTY OF PERTH HERALD. -- Hogmanay Night. (SCENE--A FARM HOUSE IN SCOTLAND [Enter white boy speaking ]-- Here [ come old Beeizebub, and over my shoulder I carry my club, and in my hand a frying pan--don't you think | am a jolly old man? [Far- mer in bad humour. ]--What, whats ado neo, ye young vagabonds ; what want ye here at this time o' nicht. If ye dinna leave the hoose at ance Pll bun' the dougson ye, it wull I. [Guid wife.]--Hoot tool, guid man, what mak's ye sae thrawn wi? the bits o' whiteboys ; 'am sure they'll dae ye nae ill, puir things. Ye ken weel enough its aye the custom for the like o' them to come oot on Hogmanay nicht to try and amuse us wi' their queer tricks, and to get a guid piece to themsels', and maybe a buwbee or twa to buy something nice on New- Year's Day. |Farmer. greatly moli- fied]--Oh, haith ay, Jenny lass, so this is Hogmanay nicht ; 1 had forgot a' ato-t it, Boys, dinna be feert, but come awa'forat and let me geta keek at your faces. {am rough and ootspoken whiles, but ma heart is in the richt place. 'Thanks to the gi'er o' a' guid, the puir and needy hae ne'er been driven frae my door with- out their ammus, and as lang as | ha'e it, never wull. Jenny lass, see if ye hae ought guid in tle aumrie, and gi'e the puir things share 0" it-- its. maybe not muckle o? cny kind their getting at hame puirchiels. And noo, boys, d'ye ken whats meent by Hogmanay nicht. [Boys]--Ou aye, sir, its the last nicht 0? the auld year --the morn is New Year's-Day, ye ken. (Guid man.)--True, boys, true, anither yearhas nearly psssed and gane. We are all one year nearer eternity. I dinna exactly mind wha were the whiteboys that cam' here last Hogmanay, but if ma memory serves me richt I think some of them are amang the mools this nicht We will sune enter on a new-year, boys, and you will be thinking it wull be lang till the next Hogmanay nicht, but oh boys, it will sune come roon, and maybe some o' ye that are slan'- ing here this nicht will hae pass'd fra amang us, or very likely masel' or Jenny, or maybe baith wull hae join- ed oor forefathers in the dust. Boys ye are young, and maybe no" think- ing onything about death, but oh dinnaforget that life is short and eternity lang. Oh, boys, remember your Creator in the days of your outh, and if ye live tobe auld men he will not forget or neglect you. Noo, boys, when ye lea'e ma hoose dinna mak' sport o' what! hae been saying toyou. Iam an auld man and hae seen muckle 0' the world and its doings, and I find that it is best to use it sae as no' to abuse it. And noo, boys, guid nicht, and dinna forget what I hae been saying to ye. [Boys.] --Guid nicht. and a happy new-year to ye, and monie mair may ye see (Exeunt boys.) [Enter old father Time leading his son New-Year by the hand.] [Guid wife ]--Guid guide us, guid man, look sich an auld Icoking man, wi' a lang whi'e beard, and sich anice boy be has wi? bim. Wha can they be, think ye. [Time ] --{ am old father 'Vime--I tl ocht ye Wad hae ken'd me betier. _ 1 am sure [ hae ken'd ye baiih since ye were born, ani this is my youngest son, New-Year--ye never saw him afore - Tum going to lea'e him wi' ye, and noo whan I hae time to ask, Hoo are ye baith." Ye look won'erfu' fresh yet, and maybe ma son may be gane afor: ye yet. Ye hae baith been weel leeven bodies, and keept yeer hearts aye green, and I hae been obleeged to lay-my rod lichtly on ye, and there is scarcely a trace o' my airn pen on your faces yet. Tam thinking ye hae acted onthe advice yersel's that I heard ye gieing the whiteboys <s i was coming in. Ye hae remembered our Creator inthe days of your youth, and ye hae always remem- bered your duty to your fellowmen. In this world there is owre little o° richt feeling amarg its inhabi ans. They are almost a' striving to win for themsel's wordly wealth, and thinking very little about their im- mortal souls. lam getting an auld man, as yesee. Ihae seen many generations come and go, andi my see many yet, but for all that [ must sune depart, and gie room, for my successor Eternity. Werily wealth will be then of no aval. It is better, far better for those who are blessed with plenty to share it with their poorer brethren, and thereby lay up'tor themselves tre rsures in Heaven, than to hoard up their wealth here, which will avail them nothing ; and noo Pil «way and see what is doing in vitherplaces, and ye maun just use New-Year the same.as ye hae dune his brithers, and when I come to bid ye farewell for the last time, | think your welcome to the world above will be certain. [Exeunt.] (Farmer.) --Guid gracious, Jenny, did ye hear what he said ; he kens weel enough that there is some o" oor neebours that's no guid to the puir, and I am sure if they had heard what he said to us, and the promises he gies, they would surely consider that they are made for something far higher than the serving o'? Mammon. But let us look tu oorsi l's Jenny, and never for get in wha's presence we are, and never let us be vain-glorious o'oor charity, for if we are, we are sure to wan'er frae the richt path.--Cor. Reported Recapture of Puebla. 'the New Orleans papers received to-day by the Creole confirm the news of the recapture of Puebla by the Mexicans. The Picayune of the 9th inst. says :--'* We have received in- formation, from a source worthy of high confidence, that the rumored re- capture of Puebla by the Republicans of Mexico bas been confirmed, by ad- vices received by schooner Henry Ward, from Vera Cruz, now in the river, coming up. "© There was no resistance, the num- ber of troops being small, and retiring before Generals Beriozabel and Ne- giete, who occupied the place at the head of five tiousand men. Ceneral Porfia Diaz had gone, with three thousand men, to join General Beri- ozabel, and a divi ion of troops from Oajaca would also be sent there. '*In the meantime General Com- onfort had become tired of awaiting an attack from the French, and was marching from Queretaro for Mexico the head of twenty thousand men-- Generals Uraga, Doblado and Gon- zales Ortega commanding divisions underhim. He is well supplied with munitions of war and artillery. The roads are generally in the possession of guerillas, and French supplies can only be carried forward under heavy escort. Private advices from Tampi- co, from a neutral, represent the French garrison, to be in a state of siege. Nothing can be procured from without, not even a banana. The French have lost eight hundred men by the yellow fever, which they brought with them from Vera Cruz. The inhabitants have also severely suffered from the plague thus intro- -| duced into their midst "' AsHpurTon.--Royul Courtesy--Mr. EH. E. Foot, ot London, but formerly of Ash- burton, sent to their Royal Highnesses, the Prince and Princess of Wales, a copy of the following lines written on the occasion of the inauguration of the memorial statue of the Prince Consort, at Aberdeen :-- A Voice from the People. Hail, virtuous woman, England s pride, Unveil thy sorrow'd cheek and gently glide Into the bosom of thy people free, Who long a widow's face to see Bedeck'd with smiles; and once again Enjoy that happy tranquil reign, Who, with thy children round thee twin'd, Bright offsprings of a lofty mi=d, Shall sweetly reap that earthly bliss, Which thou didst sow in happiness. We've miss'd thee, seemingly fi r years, Whilst thou hast shed a nation's tears For thine, for ours, for God's elect ; Come forth ané join us to erect Our heads, and give Him praise * For all. Let hope's bright rays Again thy soul, and our's rejoice, That thy good sudjects with one voice May sing " God save our gracious Queen," 'Long live our dear and noble Queen,' Who, this day in proud Aberdeen Amidst her people, hath been seen Revealing to her country's gize A loved one's statue, ne'er to erase From memory. With fortitude The ceremony she withstood, And taught the world how she had lov'd The one whom she had 30 well prov'd A husband, and a worthy sire ; Once mortal, now immortal higher, Come, come again, life's gem on earth! And tread the land which gave thee birth With fovtsteps light; and cheerily List to our songs somerrily As thou were wont in days of yore: Come, be as blithe as heretofore, A happy mother, to be seen Among thy people,--A happy Queen. Mr. Foot has received the following cour- teous acknowledgment : Sandringham, November 4, 1863. Sir,--I am desired to inform you that by the direction of the Princess of Wales I have to-day forwarded to Sir Charles Phipps, for presenta- tion to her' Majesty the Queen, your puem writ- ten on the occasion of the inauguration of the memorial statue of the Prince Consort at Aber- deen. Her Royal Highness also desires me to say that she read the lines with great gratifica- tion. --I ami, Sir, your most obedient servant, (Signed) HERBERT FISHER To EB. BF ont, Esq., 105; Ebury-street, Pimlico, London. ; Punch is disrespectful. He declares the Royal "' Tobacco Stopper" to be Queen Vic- toria. HARDWARE, HARDWARE = B SSS WHOLESALE AND RETAIL. HE SUBSCRIBERS ARE NOW MAKING extensive alterations in their premises to accomodate their rapidly growing business.-- To make room fer these improvements they are now offering such inducements as will draw large crowds to the old stand, SIGN OF THE GOLDEN ANVIL Where will be found one of the most extensive stocks of ENGLISH, GERMAN & AMERICAN HARD WARE, Ever brought west of Toronto. The subscri- bers' advantages are such that they can offer GREAT INDUCEMENTS To close buyers. They would call special atten- tion to the following: 250 Tons Govan, Bar, and Rcd Iron; 20 Tons Band and Hoop Iron ; 100 Tons Gartsher- rie No 1 lig Iron ; 100 Tons Blossburgh and Leheigh Coal ; 25 Tons Mon- treal Best Serup Iron Nails; 500 Half Boxes Glass; 50 Cases Glass from 24x 36 to 40 x 50; 30 BARRELS PLASTER PARIS, 20 BARRELS WATER LIME. CRADLES, Warranted natural Bends. A full assortment Carpenter's, Blacksmith's and Cooper's Tools. HOUSE FURNISHING In every variety. SIGN OF THE GOLDEN ANVIL FULLER BROS. Stratford, August 10, 1863, 7-tf NOTICE. HE TRUST BOARD OF THE WESLEYAN Methodist Cemetery, near this town, here- by notifies the public that the price of the Lots in said cemetery will be Zen Dollars each, after the first day of January next. IS Present price Six Dollars. Application may be made to 8. VIVIAN. tratford Nov. 16th, 1863. 22-1f MONEY TO LOAN FIRST CLASS SECURITY. Apply to CORNISH & McDONALD, Jarvis' Block, Stratford Stratford, August 10, 1863. 7-t£ T. STONEY, SADDLE. HARNESS AND TRUNK MAKE®, WELLINGTON ST., STRATFORD, Opposite the Market, Always keeps on, hand everything in the Sad- dlery line, Cheap for Cash or short Credit. x The Oldest established Shop in the County Stratford, June 1, 1863. 1-tf HURRAH FOR Christmas & New Years. THE STRATFORD GREAT VARIETY STORE IS NOW OPEN. HE UNDERSIGNED HAVING REMOVED Gnto his new and commodions premises, in giving thanks for past favors, would call th» special attention of the public to his large stock of TOYS & FANCY GOODS Suitable for Christmas and New Years' Gifis, Briar Pipes, Pipe Stems, &¢. His Stork of Con- fectionery is large and complete. The Ladies are requested to call at the Variety Store and select their Christmas and New Years' presents x A good stock of Berlin Wool of all shades kept constantly on hand. Remember the old stand, one door east of J. P. O"Higgin's "Great Eastern" Store. ' J. HOLMES. Stratford, 16th Dec., 1853. 25-tf Dissolution ofPartnership- HE 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. SAMUEL INMAN. Dated Stratford, Oct. 28th, 1863. HE ABOVE BUSINESS will be continued by the Subscriber, who has constantly on and 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., 1833. 19-3m . ~ Money to Loan. rPWHE SUBSCRIBER IS PREPARED TO Negotiate Loans on Improved Farms pay- able by instalments in from one to ten years, at areasonable rate of interest. P.R. JARVIS. Stratford, July 30, 1863. 5-tf CAUTION ! CAUTION ! DON'T BUY ANY STrovEtS Until you have examined the large and varied 'Stock held by T. J. BIRCH. I have 25 varieties of Stoves on hand. Splendid Cook Stove & Furniture for $14, "« Parlor " from $jand upwards, And Box Stoves from $2.50 and upwards. Every Stove warranted. CALL AND SEE. BEST COAL OIL, Wholesale and Retail. T. J. BIRCH. Store opposite Kyle's Mill. Stratford, 29th Dec., 1963. 27-3m ia ¢ a ZS Ss DIVISION COURTS COUNTY OF PERTH Will be held as follows, in 1864: Division No. 1--Court House, Stratford, 30th January, 5th March, 2nd April, 2nd May, and 4th June, at 10 a. m. Division No --Court Room, Mitchell, 29th February, 28th April, and 29th June, at 10 a.m. Division No. 3--Court Room, St. Marys, 27th Feby., 27th April and 28th June, at 10 a.m. Division No. 4--Court Room, Shakespeare, 26th Feby , 26th April, and 27 June, at 10 a. m. Division No. 5--Court Room, Poole,20th Jany. 3rd March and 2nd July at 10 a.m. No. 6--Court Room, Newry, 20th Jany., at 10 a.m, Court Room, Westmonckton, 1st March, at 10 a.m. Court Room, Newry, 30th June at 10 a. m. Dec. 26th, 1863 [Signed R. BURRITT. Judge. Copied from the original fyled in my office: J. J. BE. LINTON Clerk Peace. Clerk of Peace Office, i Stratford Dec. 26th, 1863. 27-td JUST RECEIVED A LARGE STOCK OF THE CELEBRATED Dandelion Coffee AT PETER WATSON'S. Stratford, August 7, 1863, q-tf TO VOLUNTEERS SPORTSMEN. UST RECEIVED A LARGE CONSIGNMENT of Curtis and Harvey's Celebrated Powder, In} and 1 lb Cannisters. Also C. & H. Es field Rifle Powder. FULLER BROS. 10 HOUSE-KEEPERS. UST RECEIVED THE CELEBRATED ; Turn Table Apple Parer. Also a large lot of COAL OIL LAMPS for sale cheap. FULLER BROS. Stratford, September 2, 1863. 10-tf Valuable Property FOR SA.4,5% IN THE TOWN OF STRATFORD, Being Lot No H, situate in the Business Part of the town, On Erie Street, and running to Market Street, known as the JOHN A. SCOTT PROPERTY. Frontage on Erie Street, 78 feet, and 58 feet on Market Street, consisting of Lot H and a part of Lot I. This property will be sold in one lot, or divided into lots of 18, 29 or 26 feet to suit pur- chasers. The property will be sold by private contract. For Particulars apply to J. G. HARPER, Esaq., Manager Commercial Bank, London, Or to GEO. BE. SMALL, Esa., _ Commercial Bank, here Stratrfod, Sept. 22nd, 1863. _ 84f NOTICE. HE SUBSCRIBER HEBEBY GIVES notice to those indebted to him, either by note of hand or book account (past due) that they are required to call at his store and settle the same, on or before the 1st of January, other-- wise' all without exception will be placed in Court for collection, THOMAS H. GOWAN. 'Gowanstown, Dec. ; 12th, 1863. 25-tf. NOTICE. HE PUBLIC ARK HEREBY FORBID giving credit to Almira Jones, wife of Humphry Jones, [deceased,] or to any of the family. Grorce Ramsay, JamEs Pigott, Executors. 24-tf Wallace, 30th Nov., 1863. shed in the County, i 1b] And is rapidly increasing ; it is therefore the best medium to make their wants known to the community. total of each board than strict honest and business man. ADVERTISERS WOULD DO WELL TO REMEMBER THAT THE "HERALD" HAS NOW ™To Advertisers. Rechester, N. ¥. The Largest Circulation of any paper pt he EE TPO eT The Loz Table was computed by drawing Diagrams, as shown by the Z cut, for each and every log, from 12 to 44 inches in diameter. and the width of each board taken, after taking off the waneedge. Thesum amount each log will give, and if there can be any dependence plac- ed upon such strictly mathematical accuracy, no one Will hexitate for a moment to abide the results here } given, as the method adopted by + . the author can result in nothing else H SCRIBNER'S RTADY RECKOURR, FOR SHIP BUILDERS, BOAT BUILDERS, Cie MERCHANTS, FARMERS & MECHANICS, being # correct: measurement of Scantling, Boards, Plank, Cubical Contents of Square and Round Timber, Sawlogs, Wood, ete., com- * rised in a number of Tables; to which are added Tables of Wages af the month, Board or Rent, by the week or day, railroad distances, &c. Also interest Tables, at seven per cent. AE AEP IL AAPG Bw TM. 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