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Resolvedâ€"By the Congress of the Confed- erated States, that the proclamation of Abra- ham Lincoln, President of the United States of Anterica, issued at the City of Washington in the year 1862, wherein he declares on the let day of January, 1863, all persons held as slaves within any State, or designated part of a State, whereot’the people shall be in rebel- lion against the U. 8., shall be henceforth and forever free, is leveled against the citizens of the Confederate States. as such is a gross vio- lation of the usages of civilized warfare, an outrage on the rights of private property. and an invitation to an atrocious servile war, and, therefore, should be held up to the execration of mankind, and counteracted by such severe retaliatory measures as in the judgement of the President, may be best calculated to se- cure its withdraw]. or arrest its execution. The Times of the 25th, in an editorial, gays, after recent events it is not impossible that we may yet see Garibaldi crossing the Atlantic in the assumed character of an American, and fighting for the subjugation of a nation struggling to be free. McLu uxn’s Humvuuns, Oct. 5.â€"-A company of the 54th, which was guardingtbe Baltimore and Ohio railroad bridge at Paw Paw, about half way be' ween Hansack and Cumberland, was yesterday attacked by a Confednrate force and all taken prisoners. New You, Oct. 2â€"11 telegram says that the British steamer Lloyds ran the blockade at Charleston. and arrived at Liverpool, Sept. 20th. with 1,775 bales of cotton. A Charleston correspondent under date of Sept. 28th, gives the followmg particulars of the successful es- cape of the steamer. On the night of the 19th a large sidewheel steamer, supposed to be the Hero, went to sea, sweeping past one of our helpless sailing vessels at the rate of thirteen or fourteen knots per hour. The sailing vessel gave the alarm, but it was too late for the only steamer in that neighborhood to fol- low her successfully. The Conlederate ran the blockade through Sanford’s Channel. The U. S. steamer Marblehead returned this mer- ning after an unsuccessful pursuit of the Con- federate steamer which had secured a long start ahead before the Marblehead got under Mr. Yancv of Alabama. moved, that the pending resolutions together with the resolu- tions, submitted by him some time since, relative to retaliation, c., be referred to a select committee of three, and be made the special older for W‘ed’a‘resday‘ next; The American Civil War. Mr Phelari of Mississippi said, he had always been in favor of conductinfithe war under the black flag. Ifthat flag ad been raised at Manassas a year ago the war would be over 'Gen. Beauregard, Sept. 24, officially an- nounced his assumption of the command of the Department of South Carolina and Gear- gia._ He sgyszvâ€" Ntw Yonx, Oct. 4.- vR. A. Witthane, of this city, received a letter from an officer of Gariv baldi’s army. tendering the services of 4.000 or 6.000 soldiers and 200 officers, to tight for the Union, and asking ifthe State of New York would engage them. They can arrive in New York ready equipped. They will have no difficulty in leaving Italy, as they have taken no part in the late demonstra- 'ionflo The blaming Post remarks that to be con- sistent Garibaldi should 0 lo the other side where nine millions are fighting for the right of governing themselves The Post endeavo ors to prove Gen. Pope’s incompetency from his repo_r_t_s. I In-the Confederate Senate on- the 29th Sept. Mr Simmes, of Louisiana, submitted thejollpwjng ioint reeolution.â€"_ _ Mr. Clarke, of Missouri, moved that the re- solution be referred to the committee on foreign affairs. He was in favor of declaring every citizen of the Southern Confederacy a soldier, authorized to put to death every man caught upon our soil in arms against the Gov- ornment. Mr Henry of Tennessee said, the resolution did not go far enough. He favored the pan. sage of a law providing: that, upon any at- tempt being made to execute the proclamation of Abraham Lincoln, we immediately hoist the black flag and proclaim a war of exter- mination against all invadere_of our soil. ___ ‘- IUIHI'VV IV IVU“I .. WV UV ' select committee offhreefahd 1333555.; the At “‘9 halfoyearly Fair in Durham 0117001.? special order for Wednesday next. day last, a large number of cattle were ex- Gen. Beauregard, Sept. 24, officially 3n"hibited. of goof and working 0xen the 1‘53'323.3:3:.?.?§}“§fi3?b°£.‘.2%::’2.3‘3§.?f ......u. g... s for the farmers, the Fair partook too largely gia. He says:-- ) “In entering upon my duties, which may‘ofthe character of a show. There were no iDVOIVO at an early day ll’tO defence Of “'0 Of buyefg, and consequently none, of at anl the most important cities in the Confederate ' 0 . t t v w n O o l states, against the most formidable eflorts of ; even s cry fe tra eatttons other than “‘91 our Poweffi’l enemy. I shall rely on the ardent l universal incident of Fairs,.trading, or as it ml patriotism, the intelligence and unconquer - sometimes called, “ swapping.” able spirit of the officers and men under my The frequent holding of Fairs within short command. T0 8"."3‘" successfully, and marn- ' distances of each other, With no greater inter- tam our posts wrth Ct’Otlit to our country and our own honor, and avoid irredeemable disas- ventiogr 0‘ lim° “‘3“. ‘3 few “99]“: and in ter, it is essential that all should give im- some Instances of not more than a few days, plicit obedience to any order emanating from operates most injuriously to the farmer. Be- euperior authority.” . . . . t : . The Richmond Whig says that the entire sides ooligmg him otravel from Fa r to F arr Confederate losses in the Manasses battles With thesame cattle, i3 effectually destroys do not exceed 5,000, and the losses in the competition, and leaves the producer, after engagements in Maryland range between having wasted time and money in travelling 5:000 and 7’000° Beyond adoubt onr 1°38” from village to village, at the mercy of some "01°“ "V one fourth than those 0‘ the not over-scrupulous creditor. We under- enemy. . . . stand that Fairs are new appomted at the m- an Yoax, Oct. 4.- vR. A. Witthaus, of this stance of the County Council. It would be Cl')‘, ”00le 3 letter from an “fie" 0f Gari- ' but showing a proper regard for the interests Effigggrgfgigggggngog’ggggfgfgg g;;~°;;2 or a... puma. if that body would interpose l. abrogate nearly the whole of the charters the Union, and asking ifthe State of New York would engage them. They can arrive which have been obtained, and make provi- sion for holding one, or at most two, County in New York ready equipped. They will have no difficulty m leavrng Italy, as they Fairs in the vear, to be held in some easily accessible, central place. The farmers, we have taken no part in the late demonstra- repeat, are too much interested in this matter tions. to be indifferent to it. It is peculiarly their business to seek good markets. It must be obvious to them that the inte'este of village Shop and Inn-keepers, and their own, often appear to run in contrary directions, but it is {,0 t ‘ 't ‘ . 'ble equally clear to all observant pérsong that says, a r recen even 8 2 rs no impose: a . . . that we may yet see Garibaldi crossing the agricultural success is the life and blood of Atlantic in the assumed character of an material prosperity. A“ impoverished $90“ American, and fighting for the subjugation of manry is in. close connection with a bankrupt I Hallon‘ struggling t“ be ffBQ. _ - ' mercantile class. Mchr LAXD’B Humour-ass, Oct. 5.--A company of the 54th, which was guarding the Baltimore and Ohio railroad bridge at Paw Paw, about halfway between Hansack and Cumberland, was yesterday attacked by a Confeclv-rate force and all taken prisoners. The Times of the 25th, in an editorial, Wasnmmoxflct. 2.â€"â€"The Richmond Whig of _Sept: 301:1 cr_)ut_aina thg following. _ way. The Richmona ”big says that the entire Confederate losses in the Manasses battles do not exceed 5,000, and the losses in the engagements in Maryland range between 5,000 and 7,000. Beyond adoubt onr losses are less by one fourth than those of the h The. Times has an editorial eulogistic of the Canadas for their subscription for the re- lief of the glistyessedopefatjves of Lancaghira. It regards the subscription as a proof that whatever difficulties may now and then arise in animating the relative obligations of Great Britain their devotion to the Crown in as real and active as at home THE C ONFEDERATE VICTORY AT RICHMOND K I . OFFICIAL REPORT. Adjutant and Inspector Generai. C. S. Arm", Richmond, Va.--Sir :--It is my great pleasure to announce to you that God has thrice blessed our arms to-dey. After a forced march,almost day and night, for three days, over a moon- tain wtldernese. destitute of food and water, 1 found the enemy drawn up in force to opâ€" pagans, at a point abogt en‘gh‘t‘ £91108 from "'.-I Hummus” Ann or Ktmucxv, Rica- flown, KL, _A_ug. 30, lB§2â€"G9n._ S; Cpoper {55pm " . With less than Hall of m force I smoked and carried a very strong pieition but McMester °f Toronto he! been at Mount Zion Church, after a very hard fight elected to represent "10 Midland Division... of two hours. Again a still better position at comprising the counties of North York and White’s farm in halt an hour ° and finally, in South Simcoeâ€"' th ' ' - this town, juei before sunset. o’ur indomitable in e “gala!" Council. troops deliberately walked (they were too _"'""â€""" tired to run) it to a magnificent position, “3.1.!” “thoughtful and silent Aikins ” manned by ten ousand of the enemy, man has been elected to represent the Home Di- of them perfectly fresh, and carried it in ii - Visten, comprising the counties of P39] and teen minutes. It is impossible for me no!” ’0 Halton, in the Legislative Council. we you the exact results of these glorious ttles. Our loss is comparatively small ; (tj-Mr. Read has been elected to the Leéi- that Of the enemy many hundred “fled and slative Councrl for the Quinta Division, com. wounded. and several thousand prisoners. , , . . We have captured artillery, small arms and Pmmg ”79 counties ”f Some Hastings and waggons. Indeed cverythiug indicates the: Prime Edward. MONEY WANTED.â€"Part1es indebt- ed to this ofice will do well to bear :1: mind that prompt payment will save trouble. Our patience is nearly exhausted. almost entire annihilation of this force of the enemy. In the first two battles they were commanded by Gen. Manson , in the last by Gen Nelson. ' ' We have huge numbers of adherents here. ’ I am sir, respectfully, Your obedient servant, E KIRBY SMITH, The sensation game of our rural neighbors is nearly “played out.” In order to bolster up their mrial monument of a diseased fancy they have recourse to measures that will scarcely bear the test of governmental scru- tiny. They practice a stroke that we take to be of the “ high fancy order” among the pa. litical gamblers for the New County Tontn; but we would remind them that their“castle” stands upon a pedestal similar to what our Mount Forest contemporary in his last issue supposed our conceptions were notâ€"on stilts ---and likely to bring their cherished object to an unceremonious and disagreeahle termina- tron. The intelligent reader is no doubt already aware of our“rernedy” for increased repre- sentation in this section of the Province ; but for the special information of our Mount For- est contemporary we would reler bun to the STANDARD of the 26th ult. Our contemporary is at fault when he says we “intended, no doubt, to be very sarcastic,” 8w. We assure him the movement has af- forded us too much genuine mirth to allow scope for satire. We trust that the question of Fairs will be re-considered in the light of reason and ex- perience, and that such measures of prepara tion and publicity will be adopted as will be calculated to attain the proper end and object of Fairs. Preparation and publicity cannot supply the absence of demand, but the unne- cessary multiplication of Fairs is calculated to dissipate the advantages which might oth- erwise arise from them. That no very active demand exists either for farm-produce or stock is generally regard- ed as indicative of hard times. The price of Beef and Pork will probably rule law this Fall and Winter. Stock generally will be low, and the yield of grain will probably fall far below the general expectation; yet there is abundance. The gratification of reasona- ble wants is within the reach of all industri- ous persons, but the idle and extravagant must either practise the virtue of self-denial or leave their bills unpaid. THE STANDARD. ”'51! McMaster of Toronto has been elected to represent the Midland Division- comprising the counties of North York and South Simcoeâ€"in the Legislative Council. aj-The “thoughtful and silent Aikins” has been elected to represent the Home Di- Vismn, comprising the counties of Peel and Halton, in the Legislative Council. FRIDAY. OCTOBER 10,1862. Mount Forest Agitation. Cattle Fairs. MajOtoGanetal Cumming. THE DURHAM STANDARDQAND COUNTY OF" GREY ADVERTISER. The occurrence of fires are happily rare amount as, and especially such as are attribu- table to the torch of ihe incendiary. That of the barn of Mr. Frederick Richardson, which we chronicled last week has formed the subject of a Magisterial investigation in Durham, but nothing has been elicited either to inculpate any individual, or even to confirm the suspicion, very generally entertained, that it originated in motives of wantonuess or malignity. The suspicion which attached to a neighbor of the sufferer originated in a sentiment of mutual ill-feeling growing out of the too general existence of bad fences and breachy cattle. In the absence of direct proof or of strong circumstantial evidence, and especially, as in this case, an apparent cause for the calamity presents itself, we would demur the pronouncing of a sentence of social outlawry upon a fellow-creature, des- titute though he may be of those qualities which go to make up the character of a trust- worthy respectable man. On the night when this fire took place it lightened frequently and vividly. In the absence, then, of any evidence as to its origin, the judgment of charity will be found to be in best accord with our generous sympathies. The only new feature in the war since our last is abattle which took place at Corinth, Tenn., on the 5th inst., in which the Federals claim victory. It stated that the Confederates in Virginia intend making the Rappahannock river their base of operations in Virginia, and on the other hand it is asserted that they in tend disputing the Federals crossing the Potomac. Be it as it may the carnage of war Will not be long delayed in this quarter. President Lincoln’s Emancipation procla- mation takes effect on the let next January. It is simply a bid for the negroes to murder defenceless women and children. The proc- lamation provides that the Federal soldiers shall in no way interfere to quell any act or acts the negroes may perpetrate. The Omen- pore massacre may be re-enacted in sight of Federal troops, and compelled to remain idle spectators. The blood curdles in our veins in anticipation of these horrors. It will le in the Border States and in the vicinity of points occupied by Federal troops that these upris- ings Will take place. But should a general uprising take place and fulhl the fiendish de. sires of the Northern Abolitionists, we feel assured it will. lead to immediate intervention by Britain. The Fall Assizes fox this County com- menwd on Tuesday last, before the Hon. Mr. Justice Burns. The criminal docket wasvery light, there being only two case's. V‘Thcie was the usual amount of civil busineéa. We append a full report of the business. GRAND way; A. M. Stephens, Foreman. John McDowell, Alexander Hunter, William Slugger, John Deavitl, Jno. H. Hewlett, William Lang, Henry Kennedy, Richard Stack, ‘Sen. H. W. Purdy, Ernest Mouck, Wm. Purdy, _ Juhn Conald, - G. M. Yeomans. Murray vs. Mtlnnia. Action of Eject- men! forb half of Lot No. 34, 8 con. St. Vincent. Verdict for Pitff. 15. 0d. damaueu S. J. Lane for PM . J. Creasor for left. Skelsey vs. Alarming et. al. Action on Contract and on Common Counts for work done on the County Gravel Roads. The amount claimed was large, some $10,000 or $12,000. and the accounts intricate, conse- quently the Judge, who seems to have a dread of this class of cases, ordered a Refer- ence. The case was accordingly referred to the award of Robert G. Dalton 01 Toronto, having first taken the evidence of a witness for the Puff. who was leaving for the States. M. O’Reilly, Q. C., and S. J. Lane for Pltff. R. A. Harrison for Delt. blitcltell vs. Manning. This was a similar action to the last one; and was in the same manner referred to the award of R. G. Dalton of Toronto. M. O’Reilly Q. C., and S. J. Lane for Pltfi'. R. A. Harrison for Deft. The Grand Jury brought in “True Bills.” against Alex. Kennedy for perjury, and Plulrp Learmont for assault with Intent to commu a :gpe. - C. 1 ml “0 ‘ Q‘uém vs. Alexander Kennedy. The Pris- oner havmg been arraigned on an Indictment for ‘Perjury, pleggigt! nylty. Queen. '3'. Philip Lea'rnwnt. The Prison er pleaded “Not Guilty” to the Indictment presented against him. The Solicitor-General appeared for the Crown. H. Macpherson defended the Prisoner. Verdict Guilty of Common Assault. , Harrison et. al. vs. Frost. This was an action brought to try the construction to be put upon a deed made by the Defendant con- veyiug to the Plaintifl’s the mill site in Owen Sound, and involving the right to the land lying between the top of the book along Park Lot No. 6, lat range west of the river, and a point to which 13 feet head would raise the dam. Verdict for Pitt, and $6 damages. J. Creasor for PM? S" J. Lane _for Deft. Romain et at vs. Owen Soundâ€"An action of damages for detaining echr. Canadian for harbour dues, in the spring of 1860. Pltfl‘s. alleged that by reason of the detention they were kept four or five days, and lost a trip. The Jury, however, gave them only $18 damages. Certificate for costs granted. M. O’Reilly, Q. 0., and J. P. Alma for Pltfla. ; J D A Creasor tor Defte. Alexender Kennedy was . sentenced to three months’ imprisonment In the common Gad of the County of Grey.“ w-livhi'lvifi" which was"adju(.lged to pay a fine of £5, and to stand commuted until the 6:1qu paid. w"AllenI vs. McNerin.â€"This was an action on orders given tor' goods, and on an oxen account. The Deft. setup that the or on were not presented. and that he received no notice of their being dishononred, and also that he had paid $160 by an assignment of land to the Pltfl. This assigment was shown to have been given only as collateral security, and their was a verdict for the Pltfl'. for $547.43. S J Lane for Phil»: J. Crease: for Deft. American War. FALL ASSIZES Fire The Grand me presented Hi- Lordship with the following ' . â€"'° ---â€" v . vv r That they have examined the Gaol and ‘ yard, connected therewith, and find 9" the premises as clean, and in asgeoderder as it is possible to keep them under their pres- ent arrangements. The prison department affords scarcely any security against the escape of prisoners, and no means of classr- fication. 'lhe yard wall ' would scarcely protect an orchard against boys. For the want of a sewer from the Gaol yard, it is fast becoming one extensive eesspool, as all the filth from the building has to be thrown out, and no means provided to carry it off. The water used in the Gaol is not fit to drink, for both taste and smell being anything but agreeable. It' is useless to conceal the fact that the whole affair is disgracefulFto a com- munity claiming to be civilized. We are gratified, however, to learn that the County Council have at length became flake to a sense of duty, and that arangements are being entered into with the Board of Prison Inspectors for the erection of a new? gaol, and that the contract has already been let for a. permanent supply of good water and con- struction of a sewer from the yard. We are also led to believe that such alterations in the Court house as will afford better aceomodation for the Bench, the Bar, and the Court Officials, are about being made, which in our opinion, are very much needed, and we hope that the parties concerned will not forget to provide as a seat for the Judge, something better than ‘ a common Bar-Room chair. We also beg‘ leave to bring under the netice of your Lord- ship the unfinished state of the County Roads, that while a large amount of money has been expended thereon, and extensive improve- ments made, there are isolated portions still unfinished, which renders the travel in the wet season difficult and dangerous. We hope that another season will not be allowed to pass without having such repairs made as 1 will secure to the travelling community more : safety and comfort. We feel happy in being 1able to State that though the crops of this county appeared to suffer in the early part of this season from the want of rain, we have reason to believe that the produce of the last harvest will compare f.:VOl'abl)"Wlll'l that of former years, and that our county is in a very prosperous condition. ADDltbl: The Grand Jurors for the County of Grey, wagectquy bgg leave to qresgnpffâ€" I1__1 __J One of the best seasonable enterprises, now before the public, is that of the Publisher of the American Agriculturist. He has secured for his Subscribers fine colored! editions of two splendid Maps of localities of great inter- est. One of these covering a space of more than ten square feet, shows the entire State of Virginia so completely that every county, town, city, village, river, brook, mountain, hill, and principal road, is readily found. It also embraces the principal parts of Mary- land and Pennsylvania. The other Map, covering about 15 square feet, gives all the; Southern or Slave States, including Missouri,‘i Kentucky. Virginia, Maryland, Delaware. and all south of them. Though not so minute as the Map of Virginia, this shows all the nounties principal towns, rivers, etc.. of the Southern States. Any person subscribing new for the Agriculturist, is presented with ‘a choice of the. above two Maps. In addition to this, every new subscriber for 1863, (Vol. 22.) receives the Agriculturist for the rest of this year without charge. We have long received the Agriculturist, and can testify to 1 its real merits. Every number is well illuso ; trated, and contains a very large amount of really useful, practical, reliable information for the Farm, the Garden, and the Household, including a very interes ing department for the little ones. No one can fail to get many dollars worth of useful hints from a volume of the Agriculturist, while the maps now are so much extra. We have sent for two copies of the paper so as to get both maps.â€" Send for the paper on our recommendation, or if you prefer, send a dime for a single copy. and examine it for yourself. Tl 6 address of the Publisher is ORANGE JUDD, 41 Park Row, New-York. A Nunow Bscus.~-0n the 4th met. a. son of Mr John Richie, of Glenelg, aged 5 years, was thrown from a loaded waggon and a wheel struck his forehead, severing the scalp from side to side,forcing back the upper portion of the scalp laying the skull bare for a considerable space. The little sufferer was put under the influence of chloroform and the wound dressed. He is now doing well under the care of Dr. Wood. New Posr Office IN Eons: armâ€"Last winter an effort was made to erect a new Post Office in the centre of Egrernont, but was un- successful. The necessity for such a facility is admitted by all. It will not only be a con- venience to the maple of Egremont, but also to a large share of Proton. It is the intention to locate the new P. 0. at or near Mr, Jackson Reid’s, where there is a prosperous village in progress, and ml] at no distant day be the location of Egremont Township Hall, being situated as nearly as may be in the centre of the Township. We believe a recent application has been made to Government on behalf of a person named Taylor, who keeps a groggery, we hear, without a license, in defiance of the Township authorities. This, we hope, will not be sanctioned. ' Damn: Fun took place last Tue-day, and was largely attended, there being not less than six’ hundred head of cattle on the ground; but buyers were scarce. This could be reme- die‘d by giving proper tntirnation to buyers Qvuunox Hummer-Next Monday, the 13th inst., is the anniversary of the ever. memorable battle fought on that occasion. A Iin C to E H out th a ('01 um I! A Dollar that Pays Well. {p0RRESPONDENCE “And he gave for his opinion, tint whoever “ could make two cars of com, or tvgo [nodes of ‘ gross to grow upon 3 spot of ground where only “ one grew before would deserve better of man- “ kind, and do more essential service to his coun- “try, than the whole race of polxticiens put to- “ gether.”â€" Gulliver: Travels Agricultural Societies have the tendency to improve the various breeds of cattle, and also the different lrinds of grain, roots, and a varie- ty of other things, which it would be super- fluous to mention° It is therefore highly ne- cessary that those Societies should be con- ducted on as just and equitable principles as possible. As far as the managers of our As- sociation are concerned, we, I dare say, have very little to grumble at or complain of;b11tl we cannot shut our eyes to the fact that 11' number of persons desirous of fame, and too‘ indolent to labor for it, bring roots and vege- tables from a d1stance, or borrow them' flom‘ their neighbors, and exhibit them as their own, and receive premiums giso in this man- ner they deceive the managers, and judges, and defraud the public by exhibiting and competing against honest members, with [those things which they had no hand 1n rais- ing. No doubt such persons think it very laudable to receive prizes for those things which they never produced ; but they should bear in mind that he who does such things is guity of three distinct crimeszâ€"First, by rep- resenting those things shown, as his own; second, by receiving that which does not be- long to him; and last, but not least, by de- frauding the public. “That charity which glows with social tenderness and feels for all mankind,” would fain make us beliexe that such acts were only confined to the depraved and degraded, but such is not the case. Men of very high standing in society practice it, and think no shame of it when done. Such like the pragmatical jackdawâ€"in the fableâ€"â€" that dressed himself in peacock’s feathers, may find themselves stripped of their gay but borrowed covering, and amend to the world in their true colors. Anotherthing ought to be attended to be- fore concluding these remarks.~The great bulk of the members are in ignorance how all the funds of the society are expended, hence a number complain that the managers do not do the fair thing. Were an abridged state- ment published every year in the Standard or any other paper, showing the Dr. and Cr. side, and how the monies were raised and how expended, it would give the public con- fidence, remove caviling, allay suspicion, and enhance the value of the Society in the esti- mation of every right thinking individual. “1101173 801' qui mal 3/ pence.” But good men’s :actions are very often mistaken. I would, thereforefore, in conclusion, suggest that the managers of the Durham Agricultural Asso- ciation should' publish an abstract statement of the Society’s afl'airs annualiy. SCRUTATOR. I have been taking a Dleasure tour through this section of country, and in the course of my sojourn my attention was arrested by the appearance of your thriving village. by reason of which I concluded on pitching my tent hero for a few days. The first of my explorations was on an angling excursion, and I was agreeably surprised to find that the beauty of the scenery of the Rocky Saugeen river was unsurpassed in this section of country; besides it enlivened the occasion exceedingly to see the beautiful speckled trout bounding on the bank every few minutes. I was well satisfied with my first day’s labor, as I bagged ten dear, and three trout. My next day 5 business was to examine yoUr merchantil‘e and manufactur- ing interests, which I found in a healthy con- dition. I was particularly pleased with your recent enterprise. Edge Woolen Mills, by Mr K ELLY, who must have gone to great expense having procured some of the best Carding, Spinning, Weaving, and F ulling machinery in the Province; besides all, regardless of expense, he has, I am informed, procured the services of one of the best manufacturers either in Canada or the United States. Yours. 8w. To the Editor of the Durham Standard : Minutes of meeting of Municipal Council of Egrernont held, pursuant to adjournment on Thursday, October 2nd,186'2, at the Inn of Thomas Barloa, in Orchardvilie. All the number; present. The “Reeve in the chair. ' The minutes of the last previous meeting were read and approved. aned by Mr. Reid, seconded by Mr. Chapman,â€"-That a By-law to open a new read from the Western end of the allowance for road between the concessions 19 and 20, to the side-lino between lots 14 and 15 in con- cepgienfiâ€"bdfitfited end .read a first time.â€" The Reeve presented a- patition from Neil Clarke and others, to‘ improve the side-line between lots 20 and 21, con. 18,â€"Resolved that the same do lie upon the table. Resolvedâ€"That the application of Thomas Reid, Esq., Township Treasurer, be now taken into consideration. Moved by Mr. Swanston, seconded by Mr. Jackson Reid,--That the Township Treasu re: be held responsible for all moneys placed in his hands by this Council, and coming into ._ -v v wrvv-w-vv--. --~.V-\. ”9 Cannot! and By-law drafted and read first time, and numbered 97 ‘ The Clog-k ‘preaented the bill of Messrs. Chewett 8: Co.,_ for blank Collectors’ Rolls, $1.3lcm.:-4Rfeso’[ved that the same be paid, and that the Reeve do issue hie ordet on the Treasuter therefor. Ogder gigen. Wc~do§othold amdves rupqnsilgle fqr Mi 0- Durham, Oct. 61h, 1862, Mr. Editor .- IMPROVEMENTS IN DURHAM. Agricultural Societies. Exroémont Council. PEREGRINE. his'hands by virtue of his office, and to pay 0631' the same according to the orders of~ this Council, and as he may be required by law, and to receive vouc‘hem for so doing. Ct!- tied. The committee appointed to decide upon the parties to be accepted as the anterior; {or the Collectors, reported that they had decided to accept Messrs. John Main and William Burrows as euretiee tor the Collector for the North District; and Megan. John She pard, and John Iebb, and George Minnie, of glount Forest, as suretieo for the Collector for the South Diotrtct. The Council examined the Pathmaaters Schedulesâ€"Resolved that those persons who have not performed their statute labor be charged $1 per day therefor upon the Collec- tors’ Rolls; and as it appears that some per.- sons have done their work for lots for which they were not assessed. that tney be exempt.- edâ€"to the respective amounts of work done»â€" from the charge for statute labor against such‘ lots on the said Rolls. And that Mr. '1'. Star- ratt’s Schedule be returned to him, by Mr. T. Chapman, to complete the labor in his best; and that the Reeve do notify James Piper and Samuel Orchard,â€"â€"and the Deputy-Reeve do notify John Sheppard, to make their respec- tive returns forthwith. Mr. McMullen, of Normanby, applied peg- sonally to the Council respecting the Road Improvement money lately received by rate- payers in the village of Mount Forest. The Council thereupon took the matter into further consideratron,--and reached that it do tie again upon the table for further information concerning it,-â€"-Mr. McMollen promising to obtain from the Bureau of Agriculture and Statistics correct i formation whether the money was intend for that part of Mount Forest situate in Egremont only, or if any of it was intended for any other part of said ril- lage; and, if any portion of said money was intended for any part or parts of said village other than that part thereof situate in Egre- moot, then how much of said moneyâ€"being $193.89cto. was intended for such other part or parts of the village, and how much for each such part thereofâ€"if for more than one. The contest in the above Division is be. tween Mr. Blake, the Government Candidate, and Mr. Ford, in the Conservative interest.»- The Division is composed of South Oxford, and Norfolk. The renowned McKellar and immortal McKenzie who done the heavy forging against Hon. James Patton in this Division were present on the above occasion, besides Foley, Connor, 8.20. We excerpt a few items from the Woodstock Sentinel rel- ative to the nomination, which indicates the relative abilities of the Government flunkcys with the Conservative Op osition. The Sen' tinel says :â€" There were, on the platform. Dr. Connor, M. P. P., for South Oxford; Mr. McKenzie ’ M. P P. for Lambton ; Mr. McKeller, M. P. l for Kent, in favor of Mr. Blake, all of whom were expecting, and it was intended they should be proposed, to give them an opportu- nity to address the electors; but the a car- anceofthe Hon. J. A. McDON ALD,‘ . P. P. for Kingston, deranged these arrangements, and an armistice was sought for, and obtained â€"-â€"the terms of which were, that the real can- didates were alone to be nominated. The Hon. Mr. Foley, Postmaster General, did not take the platform, but we observed him in the crowd of Mr. Blake’s followers. Mr. A. Pollock applied to the Council to have that part of his land. which was taken from lot 25, con. 3. for a road. returned to him; and also to be further paid for the piece of work which he had performed on the public road. on the original allowance, at that place. and called upon Mr. Chapman, who stated that Mr. Pollock had finished and completed the said work correctly and satisfactorily :â€" Resolved that the Clerk do write to Mr. Pet Butler, of lVaterloo Township. and ascertain if he ownslot 24, con. 3, and if so. if he de- sires to purchase back that part of said lot which was taken for a public road ; and if so, how much rs the highest price he will give for it. Remlvedâ€"â€"That the By-law No. 97 be taken into final consideration by this Council at this place on Monday. the 17th day of November next ; and that the Reeve and Clerk do give notice thereel' as required hv the Statutea. by publishing the same in the Durham Standard newspaper. fine. And that the Clerk do pro- cure from Mr. Luke, printer. 150 copies of By-law No. 71, and also 800 blank Collec- tnra’ receipts. to be paid for on the lst of Jannarv next. ResolvedL-ThaY this Council (16 now ad. jam-ma and meet again rt this place on Mon- daythe 17th day of Noxember next at ten o ’clock, A M. Council adjourned accordingly. â€" Resolvedâ€"That the Reeve do issue nrdern to the Treasurer to pay to Mr. Chapman the sum of $12, and to Mr. W allace the sum «f $16, on account. for attendance 31th». Council, and for inspecting r0333 Ordem given. Mr. Ford having carried the nomination. the same report says :â€" The honest and conscientious decision of the Returning Officer produced an eflect on the countenance: of. Mr. Blake’s supporteu which plainly showefi greet disappointment: ‘U 'I" 'w-v-o 7 ting sarcasm. Many ot hie opponents who never saw him before, but from report looked upon him as the most extravagant and dan- geroul man to the real interest: of Canada, listened to him with the greatest attention, and candidly confessed that hie explanations of the highly colored charges laid at the door of the late ministryâ€"their intentions in regard to the militia Bill, on which they were defeat- ed; and the general policy of the governrnent The moving mass of human being} wended their way to their respective hotels, where a scene presented itself hitherto unknown in the history of elections in Canada. A dense mass at mph congregated in front of the Hotel on the North side of the street, calling loudly for the Hon. J. A.-McDonald. who, on presenting himself on the balconv of the Ho- tel, was received with deafening shoots from. the crowd, and waving of hats. Simultane- ously, a large crowd congregated before the Cleveland House, a little to the east, on the opposite side of the street, and were address. ed by the Hon. Mr. Foley, Dr. Connor and Mr. McKenzie, M. P. P., but the fertillity of John A.’s speaking resources were out the combined talent of the Postmaster General and his friends. Mr. McDonald was exceed- ingly happy in his remarks completely elec- trifying his audience with sudden flashes of wit, mingled with the most. Thames D'vlslon Election. T" F, SOMINATIOB'. B. ROGERS, Clerk.