COUNTY OF PERTH HERALD Select Poetry. Winter Wind. There's snow-white garment o'er all the earth, And the winds are out in their boisterous mirth : _ here's a witching glow and a wondrous light, For the moon rides high 'mong the stars to-night. There's a frosty breath on the northern blast, And it chills the blood as it hastens past ; While he sings his fierce and exaltent song As he soars aloft on his pinions strong. He hurries him on o'er the rivers breast, siles that brought them to the earth. Hollow skulls lie contiguous to hemi- spheres of exploded shells. The sial- low graves rises here and there above the grass, sometimes in rows, and sometimes alone, or scattered at ir- regular intervals. Through the thin layer of soil that hides the nameless hero who gave his life for his country, one seesthe pro- truding ribs where the rain has wash- ed their covering, a foot ar an arm reaching out beyond its earthen bed ; and once [ saw one of the long sleep- with him. His own words to this in- timate friend were 'I have tried to act as if I did not feel it, but it has shortened my life.' How little can he judged from men's outside ! How un- wise is the bitterness of theological controversy! How cruel to shorten any good man's days by needless as- perity! How sad the present reflec- tions of those who a generation ago, ursued Whately as if he were *an enemy of the truth!'" We stood lately over the corpse of a good man who had been relentlessly pursued Makers, mutual consent. must be paid to William Inman. WILLIAM INMAN. SAMUEL INMAN. Dated Stratford, Oct. 28th, 1863. tween W. and S. and a large stock of FURNITURE, Dissolution ofPartnership. HE PARTNERSHIP: hitherto existing be- Inman as Cabinet etc., has this day been dissolved by Any accounts due the firm rY°HE ABOVE BUSINESS will be continued by the Subseriber, who has constantly on JUST RECEIVED A LARGE STOCK OF THE CELEBRATED Dandelion Coffee AT PETER WATSON'S, Stratford, August 7,.1863. 7-tf TO VOLUNTEERS AN SMEN. And each glassy ripple is hushed to rest: - ti He whispers a spell o'er the trickling rill, ers covered snugly up to the chin, but| for Pasig and had stood up against] , 5, jrepared to supply all orders on short SPO RE There's a silent pause--and its voice is still. with the entire face exposed and tur-| his foes like a man of adamant, yet | notice, and at prices that defy competition. -- The waterfall ceases its frantic leap - On the dizzy verge of the fatal steep ; While the North wind laughs in his wildest glee, Such proofs of his power and might to see. He whirls the snow in frolicsome play, Piles it in many a whimsical way ; ned up to the passer by ; one could imagine hima soldier lying on the field wrapped up in his blanket, but the blanket was of clay and the face was fleshless and eyeless. In one case a foot protruded, with the flesh partially preserved ; in an- on asking a common friend what was the cause of his death, we were told that he died of a broken heart.--N. Y. Advocate. HARDWARE, WILLIAM INMAN. Stratford, 28th Oct., 1863. UST RECEIVED A LARGE CONSIGNMEN® of Curtis and Harvey's Celebrated Powder, 19-3m Money to Loan. rW\HE SUBSCRIBER IS PREPARED TO Negotiate Loans on Improved Farms pay- In} and 1 Ib Cannisters. Also C.&H. Es field Rifle Powder. FULLER BROS. able by instalments in from one to ten years, at other an entire skeleton lay exposed a reasonable rate of interest. He shouts in his rage, and sings in his glee-- Bold Northern Chieftain and rover is he. There's a frowning castle that stays his path, But he storma the gate in his mighty wrath: Till the baron trembles within his hold At the fearful voice of this rover bold. Up the snow-clad mountain that pricks the stars, And tangles its crest in their silver bars; Down the wooded slopes, where the trees are bare And the moonlight rests like a silent prayer; O'er the sounding waves of the pathless deep, Wheresoever his viewless wings may sweep; O'er the quiet vale and the prarie vast, The breath of the fierce Winter Wind has passed. Natural Curiosity--Animated i Seeds. We wer> yesterday shown by the proprietor of the Centrifugal Railway une of the most extraordinary natural upon the surface, without any cover- ing whatever. The tatter of what had been his uniform showed that he had beena cavalryman. The flesh was of course decomposed ; but the tanned and shriveled skin still en- cased the bony framework of the body, and even the finger-nails were in their places. The ligaments that fas- ten the joints must have been preser- ved, for he was lifted by the belt, which was still around the waist, and not a bone fell out of its place. Shaker Method of Making Soap. As the time will soon be at hand when persons in the country wiil be making large quantities of soft soap, the following method, practiced at the Shaker village, New Hampshire, HARD WAR, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL. { ee SUBSCRIBERS ARE NOW MAKING extensive alterations in their premises to accomodate their rapidly growing business.-- To make room for these improvements they are now offering such inducements a8 will draw Stratford, July 30, 1863. TO HOUSE-KEEPERS. UST RECEIVED THE CELEBRATED P.R. JARVIS. 5-tf CAUTION | CAUTION ! DON'T BUY ANY SrovEtS examined the large and varied Stock held by T. J. BIRCH. I have 25 varieties of Stoves on hand. & Furniture for $14, from $5 and upwards, $2.50 and upwards. very Stove warranted. CALL AND SEE. BEST COAL OIL, Wholesale and Retail. Until you have Splendid Cook Stove «Parlor * And Box soba from Turn Table Apple Parer. Also a large lot of COAL OIL LAMPS for sale cheap. FULLER BROS. Stratford, September 2, 1863. 10-tf£ @. 3 Valuable Property FOR SALE TOWN OF STRATFORD, Being Lot No H, situate in the Business Part of the town, On Erie Street, and running to Market Street, curiosities it has ever been our fortune | may be useful to many : large crowds tothe old stand, T. J. BIRCH. Did ae aa eet namely ; an animated seed. : Aa a shallow iron kettle, = SIGN OF THE GOLDEN ANVIL | Store opposite Kyle's Mill. is seed, wh hold from 4 to 6 barrels, just out o 3s , when placed on the ground rom 4 to 6 barrels, j Sihece wil te dekit one of the most oxtansive Stratford, 29th Dec., 1963. 27-3m JOHN A. SCOTT PROPERTY. or on a table, immediately begins to move about in all directions, some- times travelling over a considerable space by a series of jerks. This ex- traordinary vegetable production was given to Mr. Gordon by Mr. Matthews, the gentleman from which he rents the lot on which the railway is ex- hibited. We called on Mr. Matthews, who in the most obliging manner presented us with one of the seeds, and gave us the following particulars the wash-room, under cover of a shed. Extend half or three quarters inch pipe for steam to the middle of the bottom, binding it to form of surface, and terminating with an open 'end. Take another pipe to discharge cold water over the top of the kettle. Use the best quality of first sorts' of pot- ash, in the proportion of 6 pounds of potash to 7 pounds of grease, for a barrel of 40 gallons Break up the potash into small lumps, and dissolve 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 : 950 Tons Govan, Bar, and Rod Iron; 20 Tons FOR COUNTY OF PERTH Will be held as follows, in 1864: Frontage on Erie Street, 78 feet, and 58 feet om Market Street, consisting of Lot H and a part of LotI, This property will be sold in one lot, or divided into lots of 18, 20 or 26 feet to suit pur- chasers. The property will be sold by private contract. For Particulars apply to J. G. HARPER, Eso., Manager Commercial Bank, London, Or to GEO. E. SMALL, Ese., Commercial Bank, here concerning them. A_ gentleman re- it in say 2 pails of hot water to 24 Division No. 1--Cotrt House, Stratford, 30th 4 : Band and Hoop Iron ; 100 Tons Gartsher- : - u cently play from Mexico brought | pounds. It dissolves rather slowly rie No 1 Pig tron; 100 Tons Blossburgh i 5th Meet and April, 2nd May; and| Stratrfod, Sept. 22nd, 1863. 34f up some dozen or so to Mr. Matthews. when the potash is good. When dis- and Leheigh Coal; 25 Tons Mon- 4th Juno, at 10 a.m. oe Ors cee Sheen isi a niece ice ond "a | re = the ihe treal Best Scrap Iron Nails; Division No 2--Court Room, Mitchell, 29th WN oO T TOR. . : . Pp paper | So po e solution into the Kellie 5 500 Half Boxes Glass; February, 28th April, and 29th June, at 10 a.m. jumping about like a number of fleas. HE SUBSCRIBER HEBEBY GIVES They grow on a tree called the yerba de flecha, or arrow tree. On breaking a leaf or twig of this tree a milky juice exudes, which is used by the Céshtill Indians for poi- soning the points of their arrows; the results of a wound from one of these poisoned barbs are fearful ; the person wounded is seized with convulsive tremblings, and death ensues in from fifty to sixty minutes. Ina short space of time after death the body becomes swollen like that of a drowned animal, and turns a livid, bluish green color. The yerba de flecha is a tree of moder- ate height, with leaves resembling those of the laurel; it is common throughout Mexico, but the only place where Mr. Matthews' friend has seen' them bear seeds is.a small section of add the grease quite warm, and stir the mixture together. Allow it to stand over night, if convenient. In the morning apply a moderate jet of steam until the mixture appears ropy. or rather soapy. Shut off the steam and oen the cold water valve, stir- ring the. mixture as the water runs, until the kettle is full, orthe required quantity obtained for the materials used.-- Scientific American. Diseases in Animals.--A Useful So ciety. Announcement is made in English journals of the formation of a " Society for tne prevention of disease among Domestic Animals."'? The prospectus declares that in Great Britain live stock to the amount of $30,000,000 50 Cases Glass from 94 x 36 to 40 x 50; 30 BARRELS PLASTER PARES, 20 BARRELS WATER LIME. CRADLES, Warranted natural Bends. A full assortment Carpenter's, Bla@ksmith's and Cooper's Tools. HOUSE FURNISHING In every variety. SIGN OF THE GOLDEN ANVIL FULLER BROS. Stratford, August 10, 1863. 7-tf MONEY TO LOAN 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, Tm. Dec. 26th, 1863: [Signed | Copied from the original fyled in my office: Clerk of Peace Office, Stratford Dec. 26th, 1863. 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 Ist of January, other- wise' all without exception will be placed in Court for collection. THOMAS H. GOWAN. , NOTICE. HE PUBLIC. ARE - HEREBY FORBID giving credit to Almira Jones, wife of Humphry Jones, [deceased,] or to any of the family. pana Gowanstown, Dec. 12th, 1863. 25-tf. R, BURRITT. Judge. --- Guorce RaMsaY, oy Jamus PIGOTT, "ow Executors. _ 24-tf J. J. B. LINTON Clerk Peace. 2'T-td Wallace, 30th Nov., 1863. SCRIBNER'S ADT RECKONER, Ise ED mR y > ae = ; ' : ae ny f = i ¥ country in the Sierra Madre moun-| is annually destroyed, principally by FIRST CLASS SECURITY. "a a) = Ki Wiis s tains, between Narogeca and El |contagious diseases. It is proposed Apply to nue =) Z FOR SHIP BUILDERS, BOAT BUILDERS, Fuerte, in Southern Sonora. i by the Society to aid in reducing this CORNISH & McDONALD 5 mn © 8 | cumaseR MERCHANTS, FARMERS & MECHANICS. We showed th d M ing i : ro 3 | i i e showed t 11S See to a Mexican | enormous loss, by collecting informa- Jarvis' Block, Stratford ry jaca © | being a correct' measurement of Scantling, Boards, Plank, Cubical gentleman, holding it in our hand; | tion and statistics concerning the dis- | Stratford, August 10, 1863. T-tf uy get of / Cone viene aaf pr wy copier lecnagrt tant he expressed his surprise at our rash- | eases of animals ; by affording advice 5 = 2 + Ey the cia th: tieand 4 Reak by the week or day, railroad distances, ness, averring that no money would | and assistance to stock-owners where- i By TON ge 0) re = g &e. Also interest Tables, at seven per cent. tempt him even to touch it; he stated | ever general outbreaks of disease oc- Oe has ae» ee ey _ that it was held in the greatest abhor- | cur ; by ascertaining periodically the S A DDLE H \RNESS Es pet path age ee ic Fn eee ety COMPANION," tence and fear by all Mexicsns on | health of stock in the countries from magi P * ah 0 a a g ge gp RB ihn POCKET TABLE BOOK, ete., eto. j account of its deadly properties, and | which foreign animals are derived ; yo ot a oes _ no one acquainted with them would | by stimulating inquiry as to the most TRUNK MW Pp iS _ 3 Scarcely is it possible to add to the recommendations of the above touch a leaf or a seed on any account. | advantageous means of disposingof dis AKE Py | GE noi ene ena arab toe pet tage dng 5 : . . . baying, selling, n , He said the seed was * Diz blo le eased animals or their produce, soas WELLINGTON ST., STRATFORD . @ 3 | Pe 3 appreciate a work of this kind, 'o pains or expense has been Miraclos," or the miraculous devil. | to secure the largest amount of salvage " ? a = oe | spared in revising and enlarging this edition, to make it in every re- A more miraculous looking article we | for stock-owners ; and by adopting atl Opposite the Market, = =) " spect convenient and accurate. certainly never set our eyes on; it is possible means to check such a traf-| Always keeps on hand everything in the Sad- 0) m Qu 5 The Log Table was companied : 6 a j suggestive of spiritualism, odic force | fic in diseased animals as tends to dlery line, Cheap for Cash or short Credit. a re = pine, 9 Pepe ee tern td A and other abstruse powers. It is well | the spread of plagues, or to the sale of ae ae | to 44 inches in diameter, and the known that a ball made of the pith of diseased meat to the public. x The Oldest established Shop in the County > e S a: | pac ore a ioe elder may be ye eee with a Zz s Stratford, June 1, 1863. 1-tf 2 bs a total of each board pom gra the é 5 » : Oy nent a. considerable |. -Waarmty's Seveimurer.--Itis wel | OE GE | Miteetheng doetieen pe be ime. The only possible explanation known that when Dr. Whately was Ti otice SAR HO 8 ed upon such atietly peeve bse ~ 3 = . CO om 6S accuracy, no one will hesitate tor a [the extraordinary movements of the made Archbishop. of Dublin, he was HEREAS, JAS. PRIEST, OF THE re gorge oe moment to abide the results here I traculous devil seed is, thet it ie need, Heb and severely de-| WAV "towaabip af bogs the Cound of ag 2 | Sete ey ima Aas Le : ee a4 P : : ; a & " 2 naturally charged witha vast quantity' nounced. He bore it all in silence, | perth, Yeoman, hath, in consideration of Thirty- 5 5 3 than strict honesty and mathemat- the electric fluid, which keeps it and therefore it was supposed that he | Five Dollars of lawful money of Canada, made = og ical accuracy, to the parties interested. 4 f ; ntinually in +e Cali ~ \did not feel it. Since his death the | 211 assignment to the subscriber, of all his right, ns .3 The best evidence of the usefulness and popularity of this hook is ot y motion.-- California eontfaty haa b Sh der The Chri title, and interest in and to an acre of land, cs Aa) 2 the are and extensive sale of over 376,000 in 9 very shorttime, while Paper. . 7 ; een s 1OW n. : ne 1Us- being part of Lot No, 13,in the 18th Con., of the oe s the sale is constantly increasing. We do not hesitate to sa. that no a tian: Intelligencer, in: alluding to 'the | Township of Elma. B cafig pclae ie 7 its size and price contains ae 3 i ep i papers P ircumstance, says :--* This is to notifythe said James Priest and th = fe n all new and lumber countries Boe fo pl tne aN ete ' The Bull Run Battle-vield. |° we Lada fe -- A ar ee sitet se ate Y od ome ce a ae vac a oO 8 | venient, as Yecomprises much that is useful for his Perned, Micuanie h a niet ge ie ell declares that y © penses and interest since accrued, amounting al- 5 oh 2. | and business man. ewe F i 1 The Bull Run battle-field presents distrust and misrepresentation with | together to about Forty-Six Dollars, be paid < oe 4 wecm aS MO ee ee VE COFLSS gout t0 08 a ghastly spectacle. A letter writer which he was pursued were) most | within 2 months from date of this notice, that . ial 4 | ' address for ONE DOLLAR, postage paid. The books can be had of Bookeellet says: galling' to him. His nature craved the subscriber will sell and transfer his interest = | generally, throughout the United : : é pe 'Inthe long, luxuriant - thy. instead of 'which 'h in the said premises to any person who will pay Ey ery ' 'GEORGE W. FISHER, : 20n2, SURGE oo Uae py RIpAETy, eae Ich "Ne €X-| him the said amount. , -- Rochester, N. ¥. Pablishier, 6, Haebange Sires. -- his foot against skulls and | perienced opposition, even from those "8 ROBERT MILNE. ee ones, mingled with the, deadly.mis- who might haye been expected to work | *Déc. 22nd, 1863. 26-4in af yj acwctaias ot