COUNTY OF PERTH HERALD. 3 is not popular with his party ; but they vote for him; they admit his in- capacity, but they agree to a man to prolong the infliction of that in- capicity upon the country; they love him no more than he foves them, but they have an undying admiration of the good things which the possession of power enables them to share. No new man of the ministerial party who might be made premier could be more unscrupulous in the use of means to secure success than Mr. J. S. Mac- donald ; and none but a conséience- less vagabond would go so far. We know that this quality, however dis- reputable its exercise may be, is the sole means by which Mr. J. S. Mac- 'donald has attained the paltry and dishonorable success that has attend- ed him. Granting that in tricks and contrivances, in unscrupulousness in the unblushing use-of d'screditable means to attain an end, he may have his equals in his own party, it is very certain that in these qualities he cannot be outdone by the very worst of them. A coalition between Mr. J. S Mace- donald and the leaders of the Oppo- sition is out of the question. So wild a dream, should it enter his head, had better be dismissed at once ; for it can never assume the proportions of reality. The buying process has hitherto been the premier's reliance; and he still hogs the infatuation that it may possibly yet save him. Offers, as we showed yesterday, have accordingly been made in quarters where they have met the reception they deserved. There is the resource of a dissolu- tion, but of this Ministers do not ven- ture todream. Instead of holding it up as a threat, as was done during the existence of the last Parliament, they shrink with alarm from the bare contemplation of such an ordeal. When this is the case, we need not insist upon the want of adequate ground for the Governor-General' to grant 4 second dissolution to the pres- ent men. Some of their own organs, in' resisting the notion 'of a general election taking place, have unwitting- ly perhaps, furnished the strongest arguments against the reasonabieness of such a demand. For instance, Le Pays, the special organ of M. Dorion, addressing the Opposition, says :--'* Perchance you count upon 'a dissolution and a general election? " Perhaps; but one does not need to "be a prophet to predict that you *¢ will be disappointed in your expec- " tations." And then follows the reason. '* The elections," we are re- minded by the ministerial oracle, " took place last year ; nothing has " occured which could notably alter "' the opinion then expressed ; and we "do not believe that the Governor "would be disposed to grant you " this privilege." 'To this is added an affectation of opinion----for nobody can believe it to be serious--that were an election to take place, the public sentiment would be found ' more hostile" to the Opposition than before. The confessions, in this article arenut without importance. A_ general election, it is adii:itted, does not en- ter into the calculations of the Min- istry ; while le expressed that an appeal to ffe people may not im- probably be desired: nd counted upon by the Opposition. Then follows the expression of an opinion that the Governor-General would not be dis- posed to grant it to the Opposition. This supposes a change in the position of parties; for an Opposition cannot very well ask a dissolution. A ma- jority of the House might address the Crown to dissolve ; but even this sup- poses a majority hostile to the Ministry. M. Dorion's organ evidently intends to suppose that the Opposition should pass into power, and then ad- vise a dissolution. What reason has it for the supposition that, in this case, the Governor would not be disposed tu grant a dissolution? Have Minis- ters felt their way, and discovered that they would not be granted a second dissolution? If not, why is the name of the Governor-General mentioned at all, inthis connection? But Le Pays ought to see that it cannot reasonably argue upon such a fact so ascertained, that a like refusal would, under totally different circumstances, be en- countered. We believe that, were the present Ministry dissolved, a new one could be formed that would be able to command a sufficient working majority in the present House ; and it would be only after this had been as- certained to be impossible, that th ere could be any question of adissolutlon, The " Happy Family." Truely, Reformes are a happy set ! When in opposition, and there was but one object in view--the obtaining of office--thev were moderately un- animous, and scarcely thought it worth while to quarrel among them- selves. Since they obtained their desires in this respect, however, their happy disposition has shown itself strongly, and they have been snarling and biting, threatening and coaxing, the entire time At present the "happy family" are enjoying them- selves as follows :-- Mr. Foley is pitching into John Sandfield Macdonald. The Conestoga " meeting " pitches into Mr. Foley. The Waterloo Chronicle pitches into the Conestoga meeting. The Berlin Telegraph pitches into the Waterloo Chroniele. _ Mr. Cowan pitches into Mr. Foley. Mr. Foley calls Mr. Cowan one of John Sandfield's "* paltriest minions." The Dumfries Reformer, as in duty bound, flings " personal habits" at Mr. Foley. The * boo-hover" from Puslinch-- Mr. Stirton--takes a sneaking kick at Foley. And Foley's got his back to the wall, and is hitting out right and left at his assailants. This is a picture of the " happy family" in our own locality. And if we look at the Province, what do we see? Are affairs any better there ? Look at Mowat at loggerheads with the Premier on the Seat of Government question ; at Macdougall, honest even in his dishonesty, affirming that he and the Ministry have given up Repre- sentation, by Population; at Brown endeavoring to wipe out Macdougall; at the small Ministerialists harping at Brown; and we have a picture the like of which we ventu.e to say_ was never before beheld in Canadian 'poli- tics. And how true they will yet find the words--*tA house divided against itself cannot stand.'--Gaii Rep: rter. The New Draft. From the New Yark Daily News " Joseph is not, and Simon is not, and ye will take Benjamin away." Such is the wail that will rise from thousands of humble homes all over the land when the six short lines, signed '* Abraham Lincoln," which we published yesterday morning at the head of the first column of the first page of the Daily News stall find their. way into the lowly dwellings. One and a half millions of hale, hearty men, our husbands,our sons, our brothers, have already been sent forth to horrible war; and now half a mil- lion more are called for to satisfy the appetite of this insatiate Moloch ! One and a half millions of hale, hearty men have been taken from the productive labor which has made the greatness, wealth, happiness and. honor of our beloved country; and now half a million more are to go ! " When in God's name! is all this to end?" we may suppose to be the sad and anxious exclamation of many a worthy matron, as she takes her seat at the frugal board for the evening meal to-morrow and next day,and next day, as the doleful news shall reach the farm houses throughout the land '" When in God's name! is all this to end? Robert was killed at Bull Run! John at Chancellorsville ; Sam has re- turned mutilated and bed-ri- den for life from bloody Chickamauga; Thom- as alone remains tous, Peace ! Peace! Oh God, give us Peace. This war is not worth what we are paying for it. Our own fields will remain uncultiva- ted; our own homes will become deso- late, to say nothing of the still greater misery inflicted upon our Southern brethern if this horrible war continues. Shall we longer suffer, and inflict all this for the emancipation of the negro, who is much happier, slave as he is, than free as we would make him When, on when shall this cruel war stop ! !? 'the father listens to this apostrophe of his wife, but sits by pale, thoughtful and silent. Thomas, too, finishes his meal without uttering a word. " Tom, my boy, you'll have to go this time, I fear," says the father seriously, rising from his chair. "Will I?' isthe curt reply; and there is something in the eye and about the lip of Tom, as he leaves the room, which suggests to his parents that Tom is not quite of the same opin- ion with his father. LoyAL ORANGE INSTITUTION OF B.N.A- County or Huroy.--The annual meet ing of the County Lodge, for the election of County Officers for the ensuing year, was held in the Orange Hall, Clinton, on Tues- day last; W. M. Wellington W. Connor presiding. The attendance was good, most of the subordinate lodges in the County being represented by the 'proper officers. The statement read by the Treasurer showed that the Funds were in a healthy condition. The reportof the Secretary was also highly satisfactory.. Business connec ted with the honor and prosperity of the Institution haying been discussed, the fol- lowing brethern were chosen as Officers :--- County Master, © W. W. Connor. Depty Chas. Ryan. Treasurer, J. Joslin. Secretary, Bro. Cooper, County Procy, '€ Acheson. Chaplain, Rey. E. L. Elwood. Asst. do., "Fraser. Master of Cer., Bro. Fulton, County Lecturer, A. Elliot. Auditors. Bros, Acheson, Fulton, and Win, Sheppard. --Goderich Colonist. TRAVELLERS' GUIDE. TRAINS LEAVE STRATFORD. Granp Trunk Ratmway. Going East, Going West. Day «Express... 2: 22... Higa, . 4.30 P.M Night Express, «.1'..ca¢ae Sue 4.30 A.M Mail Train. 3... \!:.acacehew deed 8.05 a.m Accommodation............060 3,05 P.M, Burrato & Laxe Huron Ratway. Going East. Nigh¢Exproess...%4...%. 12,35: 4."m, TO Re ah cee 4.25 P.M Accommodation... ../...00...0, 10,45 a. Mw Going West. * DAY. PXDUDEE. .. ¢i' pes eens 4.30 P.M STRATFORD MAILS CLOSE. Buffalo and Lake Huron East... '10,05 a.m, Grand Trunk East....... PO 12.10 Pp. uw Grand Trunk West--London & St. Mary's [Sarnia Branch] ; os di Buffalo and Lake Huron West, 3.00 * Grand Trunk West--London " and St. Mary's.. 2. 26.002), 1.20.16 Grand Trunk East--Toronto and intermediate Stations. ; ned The Northern Mail, by Stage, on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, only, closes at 2 p,m The Brooksdale, Kmbro, and Fairyiew mail, on ee and Saturdays only, closes at the same 10ur, x The English mails close on Mondays [per Cun- ard line] at 11.05 a. m., and on Thursdays, [per Canadian line], at 12.10 p.m. bas Mr. Darche's extensive auction sale of real estate, goods and chattels, &c., takes place to-morrow.--See his Ady. ges We are sorry to learn from the Advocate, that the Seaforth Eeprese and Clinton Courier have ceased to exist. seg~ In our last issue we inadvertantly omitted to credit the account of the death of C. R. Christie, Esq., to the London Fre Press from which it was taken. ges> The Stratford "Corn Exchange' has changed hands. Mr. Thos. Holiday is now the Proprietor. It will be found, as heretofore, in every way worthy of public favor. ACCIDENT .ON THE GRAND TRUNK.-- Just as we go to Press, we learn that two freight cars tumbled over an embankment, near the Georgetown Bridge, killing the conductor and two brakesmen. The acci- dent is supposed to be caused by a broken rail. CatrLx Lost anp Founp.--On refer- ence to our new advertisements in to-day's issue it will be seen that Mr. John Irvine, of Fullarton, hasa Red Steer which does not belong to him ; and Mr. Robert, Free. borne, of Mornington, has a Red and white Steer which some one has lost. Mr. G. W- Byers, of Stratford, has lost a Red Heifer which he is anxious to recover. pas We would call especial attention to a "Notice" in to-day's Herald, signed Chas. Kahn, Surgeon Dentist. Any per- son in town who has a good house and gar- den, or a business stand, or store with stock-in-trade, to let, should call upon him at once. The gentleman wishing to lease such premises has plenty of mony which is, par excellence, the best recommend now-a-days --he can furnish, besides this, the very best testimonials as to character, &c. Very PRAIsEwoRTHY.--We have been requested by Rey. T'. Macpherson to say that he has received the sum of $7 from E. R. Sullivan, Esq., to be distributed among the poor. Last year Mr. Sullivan acted as Secretary for the Board of Gram- mar School Trustees. _ The salary attached to this office is $20. On receiving the money Mr. Sullivan refused to apply it to his own use, but generously handed the amount we have named to Mr. Macpherson for the benefit of the poor. He handed a similar sum, we understand, to the Rev. E. Patterson and $6 to Dr. George. FAiRPLAY.--A certain "Straddle the fence " contemporary, in his original report of the County Council proceedings publishes a conversation relating to P. R. Jarvis, Esq., which never took place, and puts words in the Warden's aad he never uttered! He also publishes Mr. Carroll's remarks against the Warden, but takes care not to publish Mr. Hay's reply, or the Warden's explana- tion! 'This is a way he has of defending his party, viz:--misrepresenting the conduct of its prominent members and publishing false and one-sided statements concerning them! We hope the party will appreciate such conduct. Buiacxwoop's MaGazine.--The Janu- ary number is received from the New York publishers, Messrs Scott & Co. It opens with an excellent review of Capt. Speke's late work on his African expedition--a book which, above all others at the present time, is attracting publie attention. An artiele on "the European crisis" will be found very interesting at the present time. '" Toney Butler" and the '" Chronicles of Uxrling- ford" are continued--They are, as usual, excellent. '" Winchester College and Com- moners," will not be of general interest to Canadian readers. . "' Letter from Poland," is very interesting. " A song of proverbs," very good. To those who desire to keep posted in the world's progress, Blackwood and the four British Reviews are indispen- sable. They are furnished at a price which brings them within the reach of every one. For terms see advertisement. Town Counorz.--The Council met on Thursday evening, in pursuance of adjourn- ment, in order to finish up certain matters left unfinished on Monday night.. The meeting was particularly fruitful of what is generally known as "bunkum." The As- se:sgr's salary, on account of the new duties, was increased from $120 to $175, The Clerk's salary, for the same reason was in- creased from $400 to $450. The Hall keeper's salary was also increased from $150 to $180. Heretofore the Gineral was paid by the young men in the various: business establishments for ringing the bell at 7 in the evening. This is now made part of his duties. "He is also to ring the bell at 6 and 7 in the morning from the 1st of May till the 1st of November. The sum of $20 was voted to purchase a suit of uniform for the Town Constable. A long debate took place in consequence of Councillor Robarts, suggesting that the Town Clerk be employed by the Directors of the Stratford and Northern Gravel Road, as their See.- Treas. The most prominent feature of the debate was an inclination on the part of one or two to reflect upon the conduct of' old Directers of this celebrated Road. The words bunkum and bogus were used, during the course of the discussion, some 59 times. Elma, We are sorry to learn that on Sunday week last, a dog belonging to Mr. James -| Mason, of this township, became mad and bit Mr. Charles Mason and Mr. William Thompson very badly. We understand they have obtained and applied the cure. We sincerely hope it will, as it has in other cases, prove effectual. Fullarton. While Mr. John Guy, of Fullarton, was on his return home on the cyening of Mon- day the 18th ult., he was met by Mr. John Y. Lambert, at his. own (Guy's) gate. Mr. Lambert wishing to speak to Guy, the latter jumped out of his sleigh giving the reins to his son, a boy of some 11 or 12 years. The horses being spirited and excited to get home sprang off-and getting under headway could not be controlled by thé boy, upset- ting the sleigh clear over. The boy escaped unhurt, but the horses ran across a field of plowed land and in their course one of them, a splendid mare, fell by the uneveness of the surface and broke a blood vessel by the force of the fall from which she dropped dead betore reaching the stdble. The mare is said to have been scarcely surpassed in this part of the province, and for which he was offered a high price a few days previous. --Reformer. ---- Mitchell. neg~ Mr. Allen, lately of Downie, an- nounces in to-day's issue that he'is now Pro- prietor of the ' Union Hotel," Mitchell lately occupied by Mr. Armstrong. Mr. Allen will be found a kind and attentive host. We can recommend his Hotel to the trayelling public as a place where. they will be well accommodated. The Primitive Methodist Church in this village will be re-opened for Divine Worship on Sunday, February 14th, 1864, _Ser- mons will be preached on that day by the Rey. Mr. Clark, of McGillvray, at half-past ten in the morning; and by the Rev. Mr. Swift, of Stratford, at half-past two in the afternoon. Collections are to be taken at each service in aid of the Trust Fund. A Tea Meeting is to be held in the same place on the Monday following. Tea will be served at half-past one in the afternool, and half-past seven in the evening. A number of speakers are to be present on the occasion. New Buizpines.--We suppose most of our readers are aware that preparations are being made for the erection of three large brick buildings on the vacant lot in front of the Commercial Hotel. Messrs. David Watson, Thomas Matheson, and' Robert Keeler are to be the builders. Two of these struetures, we are told, will be laid out for stores, and the ether for a bank. As yet we have not seen the plans, but, we under- stand, the edifices will be ornaments to our front street. Several frame buildings are also to be raised early in the Spring, all of which will go towards improving the ap- pearance of our already handsome and prosperous village.-- Advocate. Missionary Mexrtinc.--The annual Missionary Meeting of the Parochial Association of the Diocese of Huron, was held in Trinity Church, Mitchell, on Sab- bath last. «TPhe*"Rev.* BB' Newman entry in the morning to a large audience. is address was well suited for the oc- casion, and the appeal made to his hearers, appeared to have been heartily responded to. The afternoon sermon was preached by the Rev. H. Caulfield. This Rev gentle- man possesses great talent as an extempore preacher. He rivited the attention of hig audience during the whole time of his dis- course. His remarks were very effective, and many of his hearers were melted to tears. Had we time and space we would like to re- port the proceedings more fully. The col- lections amounted to something over $18. -- Advocate. rr Mornington. sa@> "Mr. Joseph Monigomery, of Edgecombe, Mornington, announces that he has an excellent Tavern Stand for Sale, twenty acres of land attached. A man of means cannot do better with his mone than invest it in real estate in the township of Mornington just now. * St. Marys. 268" That talented and truly Conser- vative and British journal, the St. Mary's Standard, is again before the public. Long may it live to maintain the principles of. tue party it so ably defends, THE Coonry or Perta Loyat ORANGE Loper.--The annual meeting of this Lodge was held in the town of St. Mary's on the 2nd instant. The following are the new County Officers .-- John Robinson, Esq., St. Mary's, C. Mt. Wm. Buchannan, Esq., Stratford, D.C.M. Joseph Doupe, Esq, St. Mary's, Secy. Benjamin Stanley, Esq., Blanshard, 7reas John How, Esq., Blanshard, Chaplain. W. H. Paisey, Esq., Usborne, D, OC The next annual meeting ot the Lodge is to be held at West's Corners, township of Mornington. ~ ! Wallace. What does it mean? The Beacon says the Reeve and Deputy-Reeve of this town= ship are good and respectable men 9 Really, has the Beacon at. last discovered that Wallace is respectable cnough to return respectable men to the County Council. When did it do otherwise? There is not a more intelligent, high spirited or noble class of men to be found in Canada than the people of Wallace -- and when -another election comes round these people will prove this by rejecting the voting machine which is now nicknamed the representative of this County. Yes, Mr. Beacon, the Reeve and Deputy-Reeve of Wallace, are not only respectable and intelligent men, but whey are governed by the principles of honesty and fairplay! We are sorry we cannot say as much for the representatives of some other townships. Assizes. * OXFORD CIRCUIT. THE HON. MR. JUSTICE J. WIRSON. Guelph......... Monday.......... 14th March Berlin 0.7, Monday........,. 21st March Stratford ...... BTOdy ssc. cose, 25th March Woodstock... Wednesday...... 30th March Brantford...... Wednesday...... 6th April © Simeoe.......4. Wednesday...... 13th April Cayuga ....... Monday......... 18th April An Unexpected Honor. In this the hour of Ministerial perplexity and peril, the staunch constituency of Huron and Bruce is to be the locality the Premier is delighted to honor. The de- feated of Leeds-- cast off by fortune and un- known to fame--is said to be coming to delight our " 80,000" souls with his august presence; and we are henceforth to be represented by a Solicitor-General--no less ! This is a compliment we had scarcely ex- pected, for we are well aware that hitherto as regards representation we had been left outin the cold. It would perhaps be advis- able for the Ministry to ascertain the views of our present representative, before pro- ceeding further. We fear though Mr. Dickson would be willing to have a co- laborer with himself in this extensive politi- cal vineyard, 'he could scarcely be expected to offer himself a sacrifice on the altar of hig party. There might with othors be ulterior objects or concealed considerations ; but so far as Mr. Dickson is concerned, we dre thoroughly convinced he would Spurn such , proposals with contempt. But were the at- tempt made to find a seat for the defeated Solicitor-General in this quarter, he would receive a welcome as warm as greeted his last effort to fly into fame. It may not be amiss to make arrangements to do justice to. the occasion should it arise. A systematic organization in the proper quarter would prove an advantage in making such arrange- ments, and enable the "80,000" to give an adequate expression of their feelings upon so important a compliment. There is another opportunity open to the defeated. The Perth Herald makesa proposition that he should try Perth. We have no doubt he would get satisfaction there, Yes, b all means try Perth--and keep trying. «It will doubtless be some pleasure to count up his defeats, like the soldier who considere them evidences, of battle, if nothing more. We shall soon see more of this, if there. ig anything more in it; in the meantime our advice is in time of peace prepare for war. --Goderich Colonist.