THE COUNTY OF PERTH HERALD, STRATFORD, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 27, 1864. At. Srvrtior, This is one of the most important subjects, if not the most important, to the people of this young country at the present time: none other is more intimately connected with its growth and prosperity, material and moral. Through the gross negligeuce, if not through the wicked pervisity, of the late Government, however the better part of a most favorable opportunity has been lost. Never since the first settlement of Canada has an opportunity so favorable occured ; yet, up to this time, ithas been allowed to pass asa matterofno moment. The breaking out of the gigantic and devastating war, now raging in the United States, checked the great tide of immigration thither, wholly for a time; and although a reaction to some extent has taken place of late, the great tide itself has not, and probably never may return. Had the Government cf .his country adopted proper and vigorous measures at the proper time, how many thousands of those stalwart, brave fellows, whose lives have been sacrificed to the great Moloch of the American war, and whose families have been plunged into misery, might be now clearing a.ay the immense f.rests, cultivating the soil, developing . the mineral resources and adding to the wealth and greatwess of Canada? There was a time--a crisis--mogt opportune, when everything in the pcwer of the Government to do, should have been done, to turn the tide or a reasonable porti-n of it hither. Such was the state of things then, that suc- cess must have crowned the effort properly di- recied, which our Government might reasonably have made. Not only, howsver, did our Government permit the occasion to pass without turning it to advantage, but they rather strove to turn it to our disadvantage. Indeed, though it appears monstrous and incredible at first thougit, there is great reason for believing that it was the tacit but determined policy of the late Government--the ministry which has so lately talle.. asunder, crushed by the weight of its own corruption--to discourage, as they dared not attempt wholly to stop, immigration to our shores, Of this, the notice given to the world by Mr. MacDougail in his official reportas Crown Lands Commissioner, that all the best lands of the Vrown had been taken ; the taunts, sneers and insults vomited out by the Premier of that miuistry, in his place in the House of Assembly, against immigrants and immigration, whic.. drew upon him the castgatiug tonge and indig- nant philipics of Mr. McGee ; their stolid inditi- erence to public improvements and their depreci- ating influence on our public credit, afford evidence convincing and hardly unmistakeable. in this matter alone they have, during their short but disgraceful tenure of office, done this country more harm tian ever occurred to it during the longe t term of any previous ministry ; nor have they done anything to redeem this. Something, however, may yet be done. Much of the ground lost may yet be recovered, if ener- getic measures be used with care and prudence ; and we are glad to observe that the Minister of Agriculture and immigration in his speech to the electors of Montreal West, on the occasion of his re-election, after accepting office, alluded pointedly to this subject. It is true as he re- marked that it is teo late in the season now to do much in that direction this year; but his words indicated that next year would exhibit a remarkab.e change in the right direction, We hope it may be so, indeed, we en ertain no doubt of it ; for we believe the present head of that de- partment has the ability and the will to do all that can be done in the matter; and we fe2l con- vinced, too, that his colleagues will heartily co- operate with iim in his etforts. service to Mr. McGee, in the present Ministry, we accept as in some sort an indication of the intention of the present Government to grapple with this subject, by a rigorous and liberal policy. In the same manner we concluded:in advance, when Mr. McGee was excluded from this deartment in the Macdonald-Sicotte Ministry, that the policy of that Government on this same subject would be weak, vacillating, narrow and discouraging. The event has de- monstrated the correctness of our reasoning on that occasion. Let us hope--and we do with confidesce-- that our conclusion from the present state of maiters may turn out to be as well founded. Our reasoning, then and now, has proceeded principally from the act that no person in our Parliament has shown as much zeal, study, and ability as Mr. McGee in relation to the immigra- tion question. But our confidence is not alittle increased by onr knowledge of the fact that all, or nearly his colleagues entertain liberal views on the subject ; aid because we fe 1 convinced that the general policy of the Government will be large and relatively suitable, especially with regard to the correlative subject of public improvements. For these two subjects are so closely connected, so intimately blended, so dependent one upon the other, that no material progress can take place in one :ithout a corresponding improvement in the other. We are fully sensible that the withering results of the outrageous policy of the late Government, have placed great obstacles in the way of progress; and to surmount these great vigor and much wisdom and prudence are required, But we believe the present ministers possess the qualities Lecessary to enable them to grapple with the difficulties of their position: and we look forward hopefully. Canal Tolis Reduction, The following is the Order in.Council, pub- lished in an extra of the Official Gazette, on the 18th iust, : Government House, QuEBEC, Saturday, 16th day of April, 1864. i Present; His Excellency the Governor Gen- eral in Council. His Excellency was pleased to lay before the Council a memorandum dated 8th April inst., from the Honourable the Minister of Finance, re- presenting that, by the tariff of tolls on the Pro- vincial Canals established by order in Council of 13th day of June, 1859, as well as by previous tariffs since 1853, certain exemptions were cre- ated in favor of salt, iron, wheat, flour, and corn, under the conditions therein mentioned, and that it ig expedient that such exemptions, which, by the tariff of the 15th of April, 1863, have not. been continued, should be revived and re-estab- lished-- } [ Whereupon His Excellency in Council was pleased to order, and it is hereby ordered, under and by virtue of the authority given and con- ferzed by the twenty-eighth chapter of the Con- golidated Statutes of Canada, that upon, from and after this sixteenth day of April instant, the flowing articles, having paid full tolls through the St. Lawrence' Canal, be passed free through the Welland Canal, and if tolls shall have been previously paid thereon through the Chambly Canal, that such tolls be refunded at the Canal Office at Montreal, viz: iron of all kinds, salt; ~% The assign; ment of this particular department of the public' and that the following articies having paid full t lls through the Welland Canal, be passed free through the St. Lawrence and Chambly Canals viz: wheat, flour, corn. Garibaldi in England. Sovruamproy, April 3. Garibaldi has at length set foot on English soil, and received such a welcome from the peo- ple of Southampton--who would congregate on the docks in thousands, notwithstanding the sacredness of the day--as the General can never forget. The Ripon passed round Calshot Castle soon after two o'clock, and the Duke of Suther- land, Mr. Seley, M. P., and a host of gentlemen were in readiness to receive him. There was considerable discussion as to who should have the honor of the General's company, when it was decided that he should be the guest of the Mayor for the day. APPEARANCE OF THE GENERAL. (Correspondence of the London Times.) Sournamrron, April 4. Garibaldi was in his cabin, for which, of course, such arush was made by all his eager welcomers that only a few could go in, while the remainder so effectually closed the entrance that the Gen- eral himself could not get out. The Duke of Sutherlaud and Mr. Seely, however, managed to get into the little apartment, and, after a short and hurried welcome to its famous occupant, the General came out to receive the congratulations of his other friends in the saloon. He was dressed in the plain uniform of the Italian Legion--a dress which became him well --and in which, through the portraits, we have hitherto been most familiar with his features. In stature he is below the midd'e height; but his well set frame and rather broad shoulders give him an appearance of great natural robust- ness and activity, from which even his lameness could not much detract. His features, when not in conversation with friends, have rather a sad aspect; but nothing can exceed the animation of their expression when speaking (especially in Italian), and there is a winning appearance of good humor about his eyes which is not easy to be described, but which those who see it can never forget. 'For the rest, his portraits are like him in all but this expression, and in the fact that the photographs convey the idea of his be- ing an older and much taller man than he really is. At once, when he came into the saloon, he welcomed his friends with the most hearty cor- diality, yet with a dignity that was striking when the peculiar simplicity of his manner was remembered. With him was his son Menotti Garibaldi, who was wounded with his father at Aspromonte, but who has entirely recovered the effects of his injury, though Garibaldi still suffers, and, from the stiffness of the tendons of the ankle, is likely to feel his hurt for some time. HIS RECEPTIO { BY THE PEOPL2. When the steamer was close on the docks, all the quays were lined with crowds. Garibaldi at once went on the paddle-box, and the instant he was seen he was _ hailed with tre- mendous cheers, which were continued incessant- ly till the vessel came alongside. To all these salutations the General replied by cheerily wav- ing the embroidered smoking cap he wore. At the landing-place Mr. Richardson was in wait- ing, wearing what may be called the Garibaldi uniform, or what passed for such, from the very conspicuous display of red flannel shirt. Many of the crowd also wore ribands of the Italian colours, and the ladies red jackets. Mr. Brinton, the Mayor, at once came on board, and addressing the General, said he was proud to welcome him to Southampton, and to feel sure that the welcome which he gave him officially was one which would be heartily re- peated by not only his fellow-townsmen, but by all the people of England. He said Garibaldi's name was a household word in Great Britain. Everywhere the people had heard of his patriotic deeds and the noble efforts he had made to achieve the independence of his country. The formal invitation to the Mayor's house was then given, to which General Garibaldi re- plied by shaking His Worship warmly by the hand, and saying, "I am grateful to you for your. kind reception, and thankfully accept your hospitality." The General then left the Ripon, and pro- ceeded in an open carriage through the town to the Mayor's residence at East Park. Every- where he was received in the streets with the L most hearty enthusiasm, and, notwithstanding that it was Sunday, flags were hoisted in all directions. GARIBALDI'S ADVICE TO HIS FRIZNDS. Before leaving the Ripon, Garibaldi gave to Mr. Negretti, a countryman of his, an old friend, a small scrap of paper, on which he wrote with a pencil-- Cari Amict--Desidero non aver dimonstrazioni politicali. G. GARIBALDI. P. S.--Sopra tutto, non eecitare dei tumulti. [Dear Frrexps--I do not desire any political demonstration; above all, not to excite any agitation.] GARIBA .DI'S SPEECH. (Sonthampton, {-4prii 4] Correspoadence of Lou- don Times.) To-day Garibaldi was publicly received by the people and Corporation of this town, and pre- sented with an address of affectionate congratu- lation on his arrival in this country, in the an- cient Town Hall, which forms the upper story of the well-known bar-gate of Southampton. Everything passed off most satisfactorily and with the utmost enthusiasm, the reception ac- corded to the Italian patriot wherever he ap- peared being most heartily and thoroughly ear- nest. The Mayor made a speech, and the Town Clerk read the corporate address to the Gen- eral. General Garibaldi then bent forward, and re- mained for some minutes bowing, ir answer to the tumultuous applause with which he was greeted. He at last spoke afew words with evident deep feeling, but with so strong a for- eign accent and symptoms of effort to overcome the difficulties of pronounciation, that his de- livery was remarkably slow, though at all times clear and distinct. He said :-- "Tt is not the first time that I have received proof of the sympathy of the English nation, and I have received those proofs not only in words, but in deeds. [Great cheering.] [ have seen that sympathy shown tome in many ciccum- stances of my life, and very particularly in 1860, when, without the help of the English nation, it would have been impossible to complete the deed we did in Southern Italy. [Great cheering.] The English people provided for us in men and arms and in money--they help all the needs and wants of the human family in their work for freedom. What they did and what they talked of us is worthy the eternal gratitude of the Italian people. [Loud cheers.] To answer some of the words, noble and generous, of the Mayor, I will say to you that I did not sacrifice any part of my life; but I think I did something, and a very few part it was of my duty, and [placing his hand on his heart], of the duty ofevery man. I finish by giving my thanks to you for your 'generous sympathy, and for your very kind and good welcome to me here to-day." It is almost impossible to describe the enthu- siasm with which these few remarks were greeted, though, unfortunately the shout of ap- plause led so many to attempt to force their way into the hall [which was crowded literally to suffocation], that considerable confusion ensued, and it was some time before the proceedings could be continued. A woman named Madeline Onofri, has just died inan asylum in Rome, aged over 122, having been born in November, 1742, She retained her intellectual faculties to the last. The St. Catherines Journal, is a go- ahead little paper.. It has recently come out in a new and handsome dress which does it credit, and is good evidence of pros- perity. A Culpepper farmer, on whose farm the opposing pickets are stationed, recently re- marked toa Union officer :--"I hain't took no sides in this yer rebellion but I'll be dog gorned if both ain't took me!" iS We learn from the B. C. Canadian Brockville that at the assizes just closed, that judgments amounting in the aggregate to $18,- 802,83 were obtained!! * Gopry's Lapy's Boox.--This excellent Month- ly for May ist) hand. It surpasses in beauty and interest any of its predecessors. The first plate, "May Flower," is an exquisitely hand- some picture. It may very properly be called " Beautiful May," when all nature begins to as- sume a life and beauty reminding us of child- hood's happy hours, when May with its flowers appears so enchanting. The Fashion Plate con- tains six beautifully colored figures, representing the fashions appropriate for this month. * Cupid's Auctioneer" is a most humorous plate, and only requires to be seen to be understood. -This number contains more than the usual quan- tity of fashions. Its reading matter requires no comment. For sale at Mr. Winter's Book Store --only 25 cents a number. DIED. DUNSEITH--At the residence of John Willis, Esq, of St. Marys, on Thursday 14th inst, of Consumption, David Dunseith, in the 20th year of his age. . Deceased was a most estimable young man, and is sincerely re- gretted by all. Commercial. SAADAL DAS LDP ARAB Stratford Markets. Z _ ert. The following Report is farnished by Messrs. Hanson & Fairfield. Wepyespay, April 27th, 1864. Fall Wheat # bush,.........$0 90 @ $0 95 Spring Wheat # bush........ 0 78 0 80 Oats @ Tinah, ... si 0x's Kes Sitawl 0 40 0 41 Potatoes 4 bugh. .n»% 4 ce can 0 40 0 60 Peas # bush....... Fics Speke 0 40 0 50 Barley qe DUah msc. . e.aistar sare 0 70 0 75 Timothy Seed per bush 125 2 30 Flour per. Dbl. 20... shafts 400 4 50 Oatmeal per bd)... 34:5. sade, 6 00 6 25 POUKEY DOE A vig vx a ing sine wk vo 018 0 00 Eggs permdez. a... 4.3 35.54 «3 sib «, 400 0 00 Mutton per 100 Ibs........... 4 50 5 00 Beet per. 100 Mas... ¢:. 5. .csiak caw 400 5 00 BY Der tet idigs ow: 29 ons eds 9 00 11 00 TEMGw Paty. i. 4 oi¢9 b3e,0.008 yds 0 06 0 07 BDDLCS Del NAG. ns. saa tiie 100 1 25 Cordwood per cord........... 125 1 50 Lardiper thy... ch Sean 0 08 0 09 Sheepskins. ......... 05 sia lewaes 100 1 50 PUI OR Viens ates uote ae 400 0 00 BEBE ea. sisle uct gene 25 0 37 Special Notice. Preserve your Beauty, y Symmetry of Form, Your Health and Mental Powers, By using that Safe, Pleasant, Popular, and Specific Remedy known as HELMBOLD'S EXTRACT BUCHU. Read the advertisement in another column, and profit by it. Diseases and Symptoms enumer- ated. Cutit out and preserve it, You may not now require it, but may at some future day. It gives health and vigor to the frame, "and bloom to the pallid cheek. It saves long "suf- fering and exposure. Beware of Counterfeits. Cures guaranteed. 41-2m NEW ADVERTISEMENTS, PLPL LDL IPP LSS LDL LA PML Dissolution of Partnership § hye PARTNERSHIP heretofore existing be- tween the undersigned has been this day dissolved by mutual consent. The business will in future be carried on by Mr John Dutton, to whom all accounts are to be paid. JOHN DUTTON. FREDERICK DUTTON, PARA ya: JOHN DUTTON Bee SINCERE THANKS to the pub- » lic for the large and generous support accorded to the late firm. He hopes by increased exertions, large additions to stock, and constant personal superintendence, combined with a 21 years' knowledge of the business gained in first class firms in England, to merit a continuance of the same. Stratford, April 23rd, 1864 44-tf HORSE BILLS Can be had at this Office, which for Neatness and Cheapness CANNOT BE SURPASSED. NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. PP PP LOI DILL III LILLIE GENERAL QUARTER SESSIONS. COUNTY OF PERTH. VFF\HE General Quarter Sessions of the Peace will be held at THE COURT HOUSE, IN THE TOWN OF STRATFORD, ON THE Second Tuesday, being the {4th day of June next, At Ten O'clock, forenoon. JOHN J. E. LINTON, Clerk of Peace. Clerk of Peace Office, Stratford, C.W., April 25, 1864 N. B.--Returns of Convictions, and Convic- tions, and Recognizances to keep Peace, Dis- missals, &c., with Accounts to be passed, [Go- vernment atd County Accounts separate }],--with special Affidavit--and all Appeal cases, should be sent to Clerk of Peace Officein time. Crim- inal cases for trial, papers connected therewith, to be sent to County Attorney, D H Lizars, Esq, Stratford. G.:5. BG. Cok, Stoves! Stoves! Stoves! JOHN PARKER. EGS TO ACQUAINT the people of i3trat- ford and surrounding townships, that he has now on hand a large Stock of Stoves, COOKING, PARLOR, AND BOX STrTrovets, Farmers' Agricultural Furnaces, Which he will offer for sale on most reasonable terms. He is also prepared to undertake all kinds of work in his line, such as ROOFING, EAVE-TROUGHS, SHEET IRON WORK, HEAVY AND LIGHT COPPER-WORK, And Plumbing. The best of material always used, and for workmanship,--give him a trial. Kitchen Pumps, Lead Pipe, Sheet Zinc, and a superior article of heavy Stove Piping. Highest price allowed for Sheepskins, Rags, and Furs. PLOUGHS AND COAL OIL For Sale Wholesale and Retail. 1 Shop--Monteith's Block, one door east of the Post Office, Stratford, Noy. 10th, 1863. JUST RECEIVED Pon WINE Medicinal Purposes IN BOTTLES OR OTHERWISE. : PETER WATSON, Stratford, August 7, 1863. j-tf THE LARGEST, THE CHEAPEST and the 20-y BEST ASSORTMENT STOVES EVER OFFERED IN STRATFORD, OF AT ISsyers'. Stratford, Sept 15,1863. 12-tf JOSEPH WATSON, Wholesale and Retail Dealer in Wines and Liquors. 'YN\HE SUBSCRIBER is just receiving a large assortment.of fresh Liquors to suit the Fall Trade. Country Merchants and Hotel Keepers would do well to call before purchas- ingelsewhere. All orders promptly attended to New Groceries. SUPPLY OF FRESH GROCERIES AL- ways on hand. i JOSEPH WATSON. Erie St., Stratford, 29th ; September, 1863. 14-tf THE CHEAPEST LOT OF PHOTOGRAPHIC ALBUMS Ever brought into Stratford.g Ladies, come and examine for yourselves at VIVIAN & MADDOCKS. Stratford, 30th March, 1864 Township of Mornington. COURT OF REVISION, 'MHE Court of Revision for the Township of Mornington, will be held in the Council Room, Maxwell's Hotel, Millbank, on Monday,the 9th day of May, 1864, Commencing at Ten O'clock a, m. Applicants will please take notice and govern themselves accordingly, ; The Alphabetical Assessment Roll will be left for inspection at Morningdale P. O., from the 25th inst., till the Court of Revision. U. MoFADDEN, Township Clerk. 43-3in 4th April, 1864. Steel Mould Board PLOUGHS, CULTIVATORS. ir. J. Birch Has just received alot of very superior Ploughs with STEEL MOULD BOARDS Which he offers for. sale very cheap. All the old favori-.es still on haad. Also A FEW SUPERIOR CULTIVATORS, Steel Teeth Which he will sell very cheap. ROAD SCRAPERS Always on hand. Townships supplied on the shortest notice with a better article and at a lower figure thanelsewhere. All kinds of BUILDER'S WORK Done on the shortest notice and at the lowest possible living prices, such as Eave Troughs, Gutters, Roofing, §c.,&c. All work warranted. THOS. J. BIRCH. Store opposite Kyle's Mill. Stratford, 20th April, 1864. 42-tf HARDWARE, 4, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL. HE 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 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 a 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 Red Iron; 20 Tons Band and Hoop Iron; 100 Tons Gartsher- rie No 1 Pig Tron ; 100 Tons Blossburgh and Leheigh Coal; 25 Tons Mon- treal Best Scrap Iron Nails; 500 Half Boxes Glass; 50 Cases Glass from 94 x 36 to 40 x 50; 30 BARRELS PLASTER PARIS, 20 BARRELS WATER LIME. is onl { CRADLES, Warranted natural Bends. <A full assor tment Oarpenter'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 Support Home manufacture, W. D. BUCKLE, SOAP AND CANDLE MANUFACTURER, PALM OIL, SODA ASH, BLACK SALTS, &c, Orders respectfully solicited, and punctually supplied. Factory on Erie Street, north of the Albion Hotel. ' i h is eh Stratford, July, 5, 1863, -Betf