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.,Landplaster—R. M. Ileeef.
Potatoes;; wanted -Thomas "Cooper.
Baylield';com't of appeal -',H. Hunter.
Stanley court of appeal—Geo. Stewart.
Entrance examination—James Turnbull.
Land and Agency company—M. Lough:
Mantle making -John Hodgins.
Famona,hat store—W. Jackson.
Tailoring -=R. Coats ;t Son..
Tea merchants—S. Palliser "3s Co.
Store to rent—R, Irwin:
Union
' THURSDAX, MAY 11, 1882.
TILE GERRYMANDER.
- It is, indeed, deplorable, when parti-
zanship so thoroughly jpernieates some
people that, no natter what species of
villainy their political chief concocts,
they will support himin it. Most of the
It,. Ministerial papers, in_'their ,labored de-
fcfice of the shameful gerrymandering
bill, Showthat they arelost to all sense
of honor' or principle, and .are willing to
uphold ° any expedient .by which their
party may be kept in power.<;,1 of ono of
them'has been able ,to .show -that the bill
possesses the virtue of justiceor equity,
indeed, itis impossible -to do so—but their
defence of it is the most puerile imaginable.
The more the.changes of the' bill are
looked: into, the more; shameful does it
appear, and an exchange very truly re-
marks that ".every act of a questionable
character heretofore performed by the
Premier, is left in the shade by this one."
Canadians have been in the habit of
attributing to the Americans the palm for
—4 unscrupulousness in their public men, but
so long as such tricks as these are com-
mitted, the "Americans can't held a can-
dle
an dle to us." Not only is the bill designed•
t rialists'a majority at
to give the 1Vinrs e J �'.
the next election; but the true design is
to make the Province of Ontario' bow- to
that of Quebec. There is no use cloaking
the matter. That is really theimport of
the bill, and any one who!; supports it'
need not be surprised, if, in a shorttime,
the iron heel of Quebec attempts to crush
out Ontario's independence.
Sir John A. Macdonald, and the other
members 'of the cabinet, are really no
more. Conservative as the word- is under-
stood, than the man in ,the, -moon. All
they care for is power. Power they are
determined to have, by hook 'orby crook,
and they make use .of the so-called .Con-
servative party in Ontario in, order to ac-
cotnplish their. purpose.
From the character ;of their; supporters
in the House, we have no doubt of the
bill becoming law, andwe fear there are
sufficient people so blinded or indifferent,
as the ridings are .now 'cut -and massed, to
again give them a majority, but we hope
and. trust, for the reputation and future
prosperity of our coiiritry, , that there are
many, who are designated ,as.Conserva-
tives, sufficiently honest in tlieir views to.
show their disapproval Of one of the most
unjustand cowardly acts ever perpetrated
by parties who pretend to belooking after
the best interests of the,country.
The question at the next electron should
be "Is Ontario to be ruled by Quebec?"
. because if they decide it shall, they have
only to look
l at Ireland and ask themselves
the question how long, it will he before a
somewhat similar state of affairs exists in
Ontario?
'The people of Ontario should grapple
with this matter before it becomes_ se
great an evil thatthe grappling with it,
with any hopes of success, is beyond their
power, .
The estimated expenditure of the Dominion
for 1881.82 .is over °$28,000,000. The last
Mr.'
year Mach®utile"ryas in office it wiis only
a trifle' over$23,000,000, Here is titin increase
of nearly five million dollars by the govern-
ment which made sueh loud professions about
,the ecohomy they would' practise.
A rousing political meeting was held in Ot
tawa the ,other evening, in condemnation of
the course pursued by the Ministry in general,
and the gerrymandering bill in'partioular,and
ono of the most encouraging features, in it,
and a good omen for the future, was the pre-
sence of several very' influential supporters of
the government till lately, who said; that they
could not longer conscientiously support them
• EDITORIAL NOTES.
Mr. Thos. -Farrow has 'received the .Con-
servative nomination for North Huron again.
It is said the meeting last Thursday wasinot
_the-inostunanimoua. -
—
as thafr course tended tri the. demoralizatioi%
and ruin ofthe country.,
That the"elections will come on almost at:
at ,once, seems certain.' In the House the
other night, Mr.,liowell accidentally referred
to " pending elections,"'but noticing his,,
blunder, tried to cover up his :mistake.) Con-
servative candidates are in the field,: and. ac-
,
tiiely canvassing avid it behooves Reformers
to be equally active: .It is also said that the
writs are 'printed and in the hande`of the
Clerk of the.•Crown, whoseduty it is to fill 'ie
the' names of the constituencies,and returning
officers, and then for -ward them to 'their des:
tination when the time coiner, which: will
moat likely be when the house is prorogued.
The local general election for Prince
Edward Island took place on 'Monday,
-tile' telegraph informing ;us that the re-
turns give alinost a defeat to the Govern:
meat,, they getting only,, sixteen to the
Opposition, fourteen.. This, is a wonder-
ful. change, as .before the eleetion.,the
Government claimed 24 out of a house of
30, and as the "majority for some of the
Government members is very small, they
may vanish before an iinpartial'count.
The -Government is in accord with the
Ottawa Government, and when the house
'was elected in -'1879, about one`'inonth
after the enactment of the N.P., Mr..J..C.
Pope boasted of the election as an endors
ment of their policy, what will they think
and say, now that the islanders, after
three years experience of the evil effects
of the N.P., give'stich a `:-strong' vote in
oppdsition to their endorsation ?
The Government has done wisely in decid-
ing to abolish the postage oil newspapers sent
from the office of .publication, the bill to come
in force on the 1st of June.
The NEW Ens. has no hesitation`in advoeat.
ing the 'secessionof-Ontario from ; Quebec, if
politicians always play into berlands. - We
have paid her debts long enough.
The Conservatives profess great sympathy
for the workingmen, yet they are advertising
in the old country to ' advance :1;5 on the
passage money. of mechanics 'who wish, to
emigrate.:
-.•_
It is said that Mr. Plumb will be the Con-,
servative candidate for North Bruce in the
next:_, election. What have the people of
Bruce done that they,should,be so sorely af-
flicted.
LONDESBORO
Mr. John Walker is still' very poorly,
although bettor than he was a short time
ago.
It is said :that Mr. E. Medd, (son of Mr.
Hy. Medd,.), who preached for the first.
time in the Methodist Church a week ago,
purposes studying for the' ministry. His
first effort was by no means discreditable
to him.
A FLARE' crr.—A little commotion was
caused here on Sunday last, by one of the
chimneys on the Methodist parsonage tak-
ing fire. From the way it smoked, it was
feared. that some portion of the . roof ,'had
taken fire,:' which, however, was' not the
case, and the application of , a little water
soon extinguished the fire in the chimney.
The Signal is authority for the statement
that Dr. Coleman Will retire i'rotri;tite'eonteet
in Centre Huron e may iiisVria well do so,
for the government havg, Ynaiesad their op-
ponents in that riding:;;
Ministerial papers claim •thetthe present
Dominion Cabinet em_ brace 't the only states.
mon" in the country. The circumstance ie like
the boy, asking a blessing upon a frugal Bin-
der, when he exelaimed " Qh, Lord, we thank
thee for- this .food—such as it ie."
COL7lORNE.,
Epizootic among horses, and measles
among humanity, are prevalent.
Mr. R. Wonnacott h'as leased the Wade
property, which is now in'. the hands of
the Molsons Barik::. .
Mrs. Geo. Butt has -returned from Bay;
city, Mich., to her parents home. She is
very low with-consuniption.
Rev. 1.' Broad, B. C. minister, intends
leaving this circriit next •conference.. `It
is not yet known who will supply his;
place.,
It is rumored that Mr `J E. LeTou•.el;
has leased' his farm to Mr. Robt.:llclllil
lan, and intends going into tobacco rais-
ing. Can suchbethe case ? . .
MULLETT.
NEEDS a'itixrivc.—The fence : in frond
of the Cemetery north : of Londesboro;-
would be much improved by a coat of white,
paint. :
Rrcnr.—The Council of this township
are going to 'enforce the. " Thistle Act"
this season, having it printed on . the back
of Pathmaatere lists, for their guidance.
Tan FALL WHEAT. — Notwithstanding
the cold, 'the fall vheat.in'this township is,.
looking well ; a few bare spots fare' notice
able in some of the fields, where it'has been
killed, but generally it appears to be
thriving.
' LECTuaE —On Thursday evening, 18th
inst., a lecture will be delivered•:in the B.
C. church, °Ebenezer, loth .coon. 'of.Hullett
by Rev. T. Breed,. on '" The tabernacle"in',
the wilderness," illustrated by designs.—
Vocal and instrumental music will be ren-
dered by Mr. Broad and his daughters
Nellie, with flute and organ, assisted by.
others. '.Admission, adults, 154. children,
yn..
Sir A. T. Galt, who is on his way to Cana-
da, is said to have resigned his position as
High Commissioner, and will enter the; Mir;
isiry:in place of Mr. Tilley. The reason for
the latter's intended retirement is na given,,
but ho has likely Some snug berth in reserve.
CW
L±Js TON.;
WINGHAMi:
Arroi sesinslx.=Mr.• : Pettypiece the
new " Chief" is doing what he can to keep
boys and roughs of the town- in better
order. '
ResiovAL,—Mr. McGuire has opened
out the Division Court and Ea press Office
in the office he used to occupy. p It veil be
moreconvenient for the public than the,
old, quarters. ..
DEATit.—Fanny, daughter of O.Andrua,'
harness maker, was .buried on Friday.
The deceased was ' only married .a short
time 'ago and ' will be 'remembered by all
Winghain readers.
ECCLESIASTICAL'— Rev. ' Mr. "'Mcl7bsh'
preached in the Episaapal Church on Sun-
day. Mr. Jamieson, of Brussels, offciated'
ill the Canada Methodist. Rev. B.`,B.
Keefer, late of the C. M.church, preached
morning and'evening in the Congregation-
al pulpit, in the morning from .the ' text:—;
All these things are against me," in the
'evening,from the four verses of the 5th of
Hebrews. His position appeared painfully
humiliating. While in no way attempting:
to justify.himself or lay the blame 'onother,
shoulders, he claimed ail- honest purpose
and good intention, whish no doubt he.
had.. Wo understand 'that a competent
board have declared him innocent of ' the'.
charge 'of wrong doing" brought against
FOR
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his department ' we are, now showing .• p a
Magnificent range of
lisp, Scotch
alla 'all No
Also, an immense stock, of
ine Worsted Goods.
These a -re exceptionally fine and new
in design
e.
We have pleasure in announcins otfhat we hav
secured tho service
M
Late: Of Messrs; A. G. McDougall & Co.,. Seaforth,
as Cutter, whose ,,reputation is too well known
to need' comment.
sepaitmer
e are offering a ._fine selection of' the newest
shapes .in stiff and soft
UR A.ND: IDOL H
In. Black, Brown, Nutria, Fawn and Pear
antle Materia:
BLACK MANTLE SATINS.
BLACK ; MANTLE_ .SATIN : DE :LYON.
BLACK MANTLE GPO GRAIN SILK.
BLACK ATA:NTLE BROCADE ;SILK
BLACK MANTLE CASHMERES.
BLACK - MANTLE CLOTHS, light fine makes, plain -and
twilled.
COLORED MANTLE CLOTHS, nice'`` colors..
Mantle Fringes, Mantle :Ornam.ents, Mantle Frogs,: Mantle
Buttons, Mantle Laces. —
DIANTLES MADE TO ORDER. Correct iii fit, correct in
cut and style, correctly trimmed. Our Mantle Maker .knows
her business thoroughly, and we : can. assure out customers -' er-
fect satisfaction. Kindly T place your orders for Mantles.
PATRONAGE • SOLICITED.
This Department is the most excellent of its kind' in the :coun-
_t r. The NOBBIEST MILLINERY' In town. '.' Pretty Hats, pretty
Bonnets, Flowers, Feathers, Laces, Ornaments, Silks, Satins,
Brocades,Mories, Sash Ribbons ; Sashes ready made; with
embossed ends and fringed.-' Ribbons of all kinds.
CRESS GOODS and PARASO:
In immense.
array,at the Dress and Silk��
W� l eli
olise of Hiro4:
THE DRY GOODS PALACE' OF CLINTON.
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►G1
hrgi' cases of straw fiats, ncw, nobby aid chea,
The assortment of White and Regatta SHIRTS.,
COLLARS, CUFFS, GENT'S SILK TIES, SILK
and LINEN HA.NDKEItCHIEFS, DENT'S KID
GLOVES, HOSIERY,* &c., is most complete.
EN�.TE1IEN INVITE INSPECTION.
G ' WE 1 SPECTION:
We take pride in showingour Goods i
n his de-,
partment, believing we can suit our customers
every,. time.
Tapestry Carpets, 3171 cents.
Brussels . Carpets 90 cents.
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We o1 Carpets.
TTn:ion and.I3em Car
...., .: p , . pet,_ .,
Stair ,Carpets:
✓cocoa 1Vlattiig.
•.
S`tar and liloar Oil
cloths.,
or Carpets Made & put down at shortest noti
ce.
Axminster..`Wi s ' Cocoa Mats,
g , s, Lace '.
Curtain Nets Curtain: Holders, New ; Cretonnes'
ladies should see our
stock.
dal
UVwhirteia
'J'$E ; GR'EA'T DRY GOODS MEN, CLINTON
This department is now underthe management of
Sowell and s"o favorably'. known.:'!
WEE S.
Our stock. isone of the largest and best selected
in town, consisting of Scotch, English and Canadi-
an makes, Worsted Coatings, Serges, &c._`
SUITSSA
DE TO ODER
and entire
satisfaction guaranteed.
CAl�PETS., '
Having made special arrangements with, one of' the
largest dealers in Carpets, we ' are enabled to offer"
by far the largest variety in town. -All wool, Union,
and Tapestry.
-
American Cottonade, rtisShi
„;. ngs Printed Piques,.
by directimportation ;'and of special good value.
Colored Carpet Warp at • $1.75 per bundle.
CA1PS.
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STOCK, F'[T •
LL AND N,U •VCTEL
L ASSORTED.
Boots and Shoes,Crockery Y `� end
Glassware.
AT PRICES DEFYING COMPETITION
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