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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Clinton New Era, 1888-04-06, Page 37,2 n?; t.n 1110'. feitt.15. PV1 i0 49407 -Geo. Cxlaegew ropezty wanted --New Pia Office .uctiozz Sale -Rev j. Gray .tlpetien Sale -Urs Marten Auction Sale -Wm. Morgan Auction Salo EAtato-T. Wiggington • • ' Allen Line -W, Jackson Spxipg millinary---J. C. Detlor Carpets -Estate J. Hodgins Apprentices wanted -John Robertson Spun;, hats and caps -Jackson Bros. How it is built -Geo. E. Pay & Co. • Ts) the ladies --John Robertson Clinton Poultry Yards -J Worsell gZiniau` s ewgtn FRIDAY, MARCH 23, 1888. Moral Measures. The Scott Act should be maintained, because in moral 'progress " forward" not backward is a guiding principle. In all movements having for their object the well being of the community, the building .up" process is that upon which the security of the people at large depends. Go bask over the history of civilization and we will find that one step has followed another in making life and property more secure; where laws have been found imperfect they have been poifooted ; where the lawless had at one: time full swing for all their' evil propensities, the law has stepped in,und by different stages curtailed their ac- tions, until the world at large enjoys the privileges it does becaaee of the " building up" that has been going en in a moral sense for years. It would be considered unsafe, unwise and impru. dent to go back upon or "'pull flown ' the different stages of advancement, No one would think of doing it, because they see now, however differently they may have viewed the matter at one time, that it would be contrary to the general good to do so. To a large extent the same reasoning will apply to the Scott Act. Well mean- ing people have for years been doing their best, not only to reclaim the drunkard, but to make it more and more difficult for men to become drunk- ards. Temperance legislation for years back has been of the restrictive kind. The Crooks Act, with all its imperfec- tions, was considered a step in advance of its predecessor. And 'the Scott Act a step in advance of the Crooks. Thus the "building up" process has been go- ing on in temperance matters. That there are imperfections in the Scott Act no ono will seriously deny, but no ono can successfully prove that it is not. the best temperance legislation yet placed upon our statute books. , Some who oppose the Scott Act do so because, they 'allege, that the Act does not go far enough. If properly enforced, the Act may be as thoroughly prohibi- tive as could be desired, and we hold that it is the duty of these parties, as well as all others, to maintain the Act and give their sympathy to its rigid enforcement. The people owe it •to themselves to put forth a united effort to keep tem- pefance legislation up to its present standard. It is a natter of self-preser- vation. The safety and happiness of the community is the safety and hap- piness of the individual, because what is for the general good is assuredly for the individual benefit. People of Huron continue "building rip" in temperance progress. Do not '" pull down" until you can replace the destroyed structure with a better. Re- member that it is not the temperance people as a body who are asking for the repeal; and therefore do not let yourself be a party to any movement which will • strengthen the hapde.of your opponents. VOTE AG.IINST THE REPEAL OF THE SCOTT ACT. High - School Fees. Mr Thos. Gibson, M. P. P. for East Huron, referred to a matter that has caused considerable discussion in rural sections, when he advocated in the House, that the time is fast arriving when High Schools should be more largely supported by fees than in the past. He said he was generally mis- represented in this matter, and held up as one who was opposed to the system of higher education. This was alto- gether wrong. He was as much in favor of higher education as any Ulan could be, but under the present law he held that those who went in for higher education received more advantages and Governmental aid than did those who were compelled to content them. selves with a Public school education. The balance should be the other way. The law as it stood virtually "found the tools" for the boys who contemplat- ed or were training for professions. It was held that the High Schools were institutions 'for training teachers for the Public Schools. They supplied many more teachers, however, than were needed, and a very large propor- tion of them were eontinually going over to theUnited States. It has been felt for some time that it was an injustice to allow pupils to at. tend the High Schools without paying anything for thisprivilege, and this has been anticipated in many sections' by the imposition of a nominal fee, In reply to Mr Gibson, the Minister of Edt cation admitted that the time was coming when a compulsory minimum fee might with safety be put upon pupils attending High Schools. Whenithis is done ono of the great objections (with the rural population) to the High schoo system, will be removed. When voting on the Scott Act repeal bear in mind that "Aoaisst THE Rcensi,' is in favor, of the Scott Act. "Where 1t 1(ow "Co. - During the able speech of Sir Richard Cartwright on Commercial Union, de- livered in the House last week, the fol- lowing facts concerning the products of the Dominion were brought out. It will easily be seen from these figures where the prinoipel part of our pro- ducts find a market, and they are worthy of serious consideration : -- " Of 18,779 horses which we sold, the United States Uptight 18,225. We find that of 443,000 sheep the United States bought 363,000. Of 116,000 cattle, in spite of tariff restrictions, the United States bought 45,000 head. Of $167,- 000 worth of poultry, the United States bought $99,000. 0181,822,900 worth of eggs, the United States bought all. Of $527,000 worth of coal,the United States bought $404,000. Of $148,000 worth of gypsum, the United States bought all. Of iron ore, the United States bought all ; .of salt, the United States bought all ; of stone and marble, the United States bought all ; and, in spite of fish- ery disputes and taxes, of $6,875,000 worth of fish, the United States were by far our best customers, and bought 82,717,000 worth. Of $20,400,000 of lumber, the United States bought as nearly as possible one-half, $9,353,000. Of $1,416,000 of wool, the United States bought $1,300,000. Of 9e millions of barley, the United States bought all, Of $743,000 of hay, the Uniteda,States bought $670,000 worth. Of $439,000 worth of potatoes, the United States bought $328,000. Of $254,000 of mis- cellaneous agricultural products, the united States bought $249,000. And; speaking of the great cereal, wheat, if the duty were removed no man who has been in Manitoba could doubt that the United States would be our best eas- terners for high class wheat. In articles of manufacture out of $3,079,000 the United States bought 1,1,28:1,000 worth. 01 miscellaneous arts Tes they bought gee9,000 worth out of a total of 8f;11,000. A warren in the Globe shows that the general necessaries of life are taxed from 40 to 50 per cent. mainly in the interest of the manufacturers. is it any wonder that the masses cry out " hard times," while the favored ones make luoltey, nom politics to religion is a long step." -Guelph Mercury. Why should it be? What is there in politics themselves that should separate them from religion. One is essential to human economy as well as the other, though net to the same extent. But "party politics" have been brought so low that the could not very well asso- ciate with religion. a DURING the discussion in the House last week, on Commercial Union, Mr John McMillan, M.P. for South Huron, sjioke in favor of it, his remarks being to the extent of about five columns of space, and Mr Robert Porter, M. P. for West Huron, spoke against it, to the extent,of about four columns. We have not room for either of the speeches at the present time. •IIENRr Corby, Conservative, was elected by acclamation in West Hast- ings on Saturday. The Riding is so strongly Conservative that a man could hardly find a Reformer in it if lie had a search warrant, yet the Conservative papere are trying to be funny because their opponents " didn't dare to put a man in the field." We are not sur prised that they "didn't dare." OF THE 62 Farmers' Institutes in Ontario 40 have endorsed Commercial Union, two have voted against it, and eighteen have not yet discussed the sub- ject. Surely the members of those in- stitutes favorable to it,don't know what they are doing. Haven't they been told repeatedly that Commercial Union is not good for them, and yet they insist on having it. Practically, they are right ; theoretically,, their advisors are wrong. AT THE Public Accounts Committee meeting of the Lees' House, Mr M. H. Totten, of the Provincial Secretary's Department, was palled to give a state- ment of how the Scott Act was work= ing from a financial point of view. He said that the counties in Ontario had received $124,682.55 in fines during last year and that it coat $87,396.29 to en- force the Act. In eight counties the fines fell below the enforcement, and in the others the amount collected exceed- ed the amount spent. Tun London Free Press returns to_ the discussion concerning the shipment of cattle, barley, &c., to the United States, but shifts its ground. When the Free Press fairly meets our first contention, we will reply to the point now raised by it. We re -affirm that to the Canadian farmer the American market is better than the English one, and that it would be better still were the duties removed. The Free Press said " By the English quarantine regulations Canadians have an advantage in the English cattle mar- kets of from $8 to $15 a head." It then went on to say that " most of the Ca- nadian cattle going to the States are for breeding purposes or re-exportation." Just let us follow this out to see where it will lead. For the sake of argument we will assume that the Canadian oat- tle sold in the States finally go to the old country. Being in the hands of Americans, they are nominally Ameri- can cattle, and when they reacl1'Livor- pool are quarantined as such, though actually Canadian, and aro therefore, (according to the, Free Press logic) sold at from $8 to $15 a head less than they would have been had they been shipped direct from Canada. There does not seem to bo mach profit in that to tfie usually cute and far-seeing American. But, some one will say, " that reasoning is absurd, cattle dealers know better than that." We will admit that it is absurd, but it is precisely the kind of reasoning the Free Press and others of the same class constantly indulge in. Ix a epeegb in reply to Sir B. J Cart, wright, Hon. T. White quoted figures comparing the coat of such articles as butter,, eggs, &c.; in the United States and Canada, making out that the cost of these was more here than in the UnitenStates: I1 Mr White's figures were correct, he proves that the Ameri- can artizan saves more money than his Canadian co -laborer, for it is an indis- putable fact that wages are higher in the States than they are here. But anyone who has been across the border knows perfectly well that Mr White's figures aro as unreliable as his own statements. HITHERTO there has been no law specifically dealing with that class of gambling known as ''bucket shop busi- ness," but the government has realized the necessity of such a law, and will pass one at the present session. It will be brief but to the point, bringing bucket shops under the operation of the crimi- nal law respecting gambling and gambl- ing houses, and so imposing penalties upon those who conduct bucket shops and those who trade in them. The police authorites will be clothed with power to enter at any time a place where the bucket shop business is car- ried on, seize the contents and throw upon -the proprietor of the establishment the •0008 of proving that the business dons not partake of the character of gambling. Additional Local New%. 11I1t 'WeeA'ndrews, of Brueefield, left here yesterday for Winnipeg, taking his ticket of W. Jackson, C. P.R. agent. A SNL'0 CHECK. - Mr Richard Mnuniitg, the well known agent 01 the Confederation Life Insurance Co., was in town yesterday and handed to Mrs John Boles a check for the sum of 85131, 75, being the amount of in- surance upon the life of her late hus- band. A HORSE DEAL. -Some time ago Mr D. Erwin, of Blyth, sold his stal- lion, Royal Revenge, to a Mr Eady,of Lucan, for the sum of $850, the amount of $100 being paid down. Eady repented of his bargain" when he got Lorne, and brought suit at lsoudon to recover the amount of his deposit, on the grounds of irrespon- sibility for his actions. The case was tried on Monday and Tuesday, and judgment given for Eady. ELOCUTION. -Mr George Belfrd, the celebrated English elocutionist, will give a Recital iu the Town Nall, on Tuesday evening, April 3rd, under the auspices of the Collegiate Insti- tute Literary Society. Speaking of him at Toronto, the press opinions were as follows: The Mail says,-" Mr Belford wag greeted last night in Association Hall by an audience of our best and most in- tellectual citizens that filled almost every available seat. The applause that followed every effort was a tribute to his powers as a reciter, which have greatly increased daring his two years absence in England," and the World says " Many Toronto audiences have gathered to heardramaticandhumorous recitals, and the verdict has been 'good, bad and indifferent.' But of elle one thousand persons who were present in Association Hall last evening, it neey safely be averred that only the super- lative adjective expressed the uniform opinion as to Mr George Belford's Re- cital. • Hallett Creamery. The annual meeting of the Londes- bbro Butter and Cheese Manufactur- ing Co. Was held on Tuesday, the 20th inat,, and notwithstanding the in- clemency' of the weather, and bad condition of the roads, was largely attended. The report of last season's operations showed that about 75,000 pounds of butter were made, and sold for 815,000, being an increase oyer the quantity made in the previous year of 23,000 pounds. Mr James Cunningham haying tendered his re- signation as director, Mr Henry Far- row was elected in his stead, which was the only change made in the Board of Directors. The management of the factory was again let to Mr John Hanna, who has been manager for the past two years. The charge for making butter was reduced from four cents per pound to three and a;half cents for, the coming. season. After an animated discussion keens decided to discard the cherry system of testing and introduce the oil test. The manager and Directors are much encouraged by the kindly feel- ing exhibited by the patrons, and are confident that the business will be still further increased during the sea- son of 1888. Subjoined is a comparative state - 'Mrs Biller f-tiNiied•°-wxt'h filter.- Maa. l 'itnsford and Kra. O' PO R&&uee sang a duel) entitled "Rope beyond the skies," followed by prayer by Mrs T Fair. The following oigera were re-elected: President, Mrs Stewart; Vice President, Mrs W Coats, er; Sec. Treaa. Mrs Irwin. Mies Mcl'aggart was appointed as a delegate to attena the annual meeting of the general so- ciety, to be held in Guelph the 11th and 12th of April. A meeting will be held next Wednesday, at 4.30 p.m., to orgauize a mission band Ig connection with the society. $19.75 were receiv ed in fees and collection. This asso- ciation sent away as its contribution to Foreign. Mistions last year,$148.- About 50 ladies were present, during the time of the meeting. Temperance Convention. A meeting of the South Huron Sc,1tt Act Association was held in the , Methodist church, Hensall, on Mon- day, March 19th, which was largely attended. Among those present we noticed Revs Messrs Kennedy, Fletcher, Penhale, Holmes, Godfrey, Fear, Mustard and Messrs Forest, Scott, Moir, Wanlass, Sprague, (In- spector of South Huron,) Clarke,Rau- ton, Pengally, Werry,Hogartb, Coul- ter, Brontnell, Ieison, Stoneman, Eyre, Reynolds, Robinson, Reit), Mc1wen. The secretary read the minutes of last meeting, which were confirmed, The term ofgfftce having expired the following officers were elebted :-Pres., Mr Tholtias Werry ; Sec., Mr J. P. Clarke; Vice Pres., Mr Hogarth ; Treas., Mr Forest. These officers also to be the Executive Com- mittee. Mr Thomas Werry on taking the chair, made a few appropriate re- marks, in which he stated that he had advocated temperance and pro- hibition for many years, and that They might rely on hien to do his ut- most to advance the cause of temper- ance. The treasurer, Mr Forest, read his report, which was accepted by the convention. Mr Renton, the ex-presideut,stated that the object,in calling the meeting was to complete the unfinished busi- ness' left over from last meeting, and in view of the repeal vote to be taken shortly, to make arrangements for the campaign. A business committee composed of Revs Messrs Fletcher and Kennedy and Mr Hogarth, was appointed to meet at once and report the order of business to be transacted. The committee reported. First - Financial aspect, to hear report of collectors appointed at last meeting, &c. Second -Perfecting work in view of the repeal vote, suggesting public meetings to make preparations for that vote. Meeting adjourned to meet at 1 30, AFTERNOON SESSION. The finartcial aspect was discussed at length, when it was arranged that the apportionments made by the last meeting should be endeavored to be carried out in most cases, the repre- sentatives of the municipalities pre- sent guaranteeing that the money would be forthcoming. Second item -Perfecting our work in view of the repeal vote, attaching to that the suggestion of public meet- ings. It was resolved that a local Scott Act Association be formed in Hensall, and that Revs E. A. Fear, R, Godfrey and O. Bridgeman be a committee to immediately organize such an institution. It was stated that many informa- tions had been sent to the Inspector but nothing was done. Inspector Sprague explained that in all cases when the name of the party inform- ing was given that the information had been laid, but that he had re- ceived numerous communications without the name being attached, and he declined having anything to do with these. He required the names of informants, not for publication,but as a guarantee of good faith. It was moved, seconded and carried that we now adjourn to meet again in Royal Templars Hall, Fanson's block, Exe- ter, on Monday, 26th inst., at 10 o'clock. TRE OLD SETTLIElUS. Are pasiing over the" River. MRS GRANT. Tho Brussels Post, (the editor of which is related by marriage with the Grant family) thus refers to the old Mrs Grant,who died lasbweek at Goderich:- In 1824 she married Peter Grant, on the 27th July, 1833, they set sail from Pictou, Nova Scotia, for Canada, as it was then called, and arrived at the pre- sent site of London, comprising at that time little more than a few log huts, on the 27th of August of the same year. After suffering many privations and much personal inconvenience they de- cided to settle in the County of Huron, along the London Road, near Clinton, where her late husband acquire con• siderable property, much of ich is still inossession of their gran children, and where they lived to ee heir seven sons and three daughter grow up and some of them married. esiring a well- earned rest they ret' ed from the old the Com an _ homestead and, wi the exception of p y' short intervals lent among friends, Butter made. Sold for. lived together ' 11 their daughter, Mrs 1883, 32,423 $6,744 Spence, of Goderich where the late Rev 1884, 32,800 6, 795 AlexanderMcKenzie, her brother, (so 1886, 41,215 7,778 well knowti and loved by the pioneers of 1886, 52,235 10,429 ) 50 years ago), died and was buried. In the year 1876 she was bereft of her partner in life, who had shared her lot for over 50 years, and now she too has been balled to her rest, ripe in ' years, her memory is revered by those who knew her best, and, above all, had given the evidence of a long life that "She hath chosen that better part which shall not be tak- en from her." MRS MARTHA BURNS. 1887, 74,805 14,861 W. L. OUIMET'rE. -•• Foreign Mission Society. The llth annual meeting of the Women's Foreign Mission Society of Willis Church, Clinton, was held on Wednesday afternoon, Mrs Stewart reading Rev. xxli, and opening with prayer. The annual report was read and accepted as correct. A duet en- titled "Go forth" was then sung by Misses Maggie McMurray and Linnie Irwin. Missionary letters from India, China, Demerara, and the northwest, were read by Mrs Coats, Mrs T Fair, and Mrs Irwin. Mrs Stewart read a paper on Mission work as carried on_ bythe Presbyterian Church. Mrs Craig read a paper giving a history of the work as done by the Epiacopal- Church, and Mrs Detlor glee an in- teresting account of the work as done by the Methodist church. Mrs R Ransford gave a solo entitled "The Pilgrims." Miss Gunn entertained the audience with an original paper entitled "What Christ has done for women, and what they owe Hint in return; it was well written and duly appreciated. A collection was then taken up, and the envelopes opened, containing the thank offering service,' and the texts of scripture enclosed in the envelopes, read. Mrs Scott and Miss McDougall sang a duet entitled 'Good news from over the sea," and of lot 18. 16th con., of Goderich Town- ship, who died on Sunday, after an ill- ness of only four days, was one of the early settlers of the township. With her late husband she came here nearly 35 years ago, taking up but not at once settling, on the lot which became the homestead. She was born at Kilkenny, Ireland, and for a short time lived at Smith's Falls. Her husband died about two years ago. She leaves three sons, all of whom are in the States, and two .,daughters, one unmarried, the other being the wife of Councillor Thomas Churchill, of Goderich Township, Mrs Burns was a member of the Presbyter - tion Church, and was esteemed by all 'who knew her. DONALD ROSS. Ono of the earliest pioneers of this section, died at his residence in Clinton on Sunday last, at the ripe' ago of 87 years, Deceased was a native of In- vornesshire, Scotland. When night years of age he emigrated with his par- ents and settled in Pictou county, Nova Scotia,where he married Ann McDonald At the age of 26 ho Dame to the town. ship of Stanley, Huron county, and so. • cured 200 acres of land on the London 'Iioad,'aliout' ° xpiletl rfxoiix0144U, Viz Roue felled the fleet.treee iaa Stanley town ship, that were oat down for the purpose of clearing the ground for cultivation. This was in 1831. Two years later hie wife joined hiw,and the old lady is still living and in good health though 85 years have passed oVer her honored head. in 1862 ikltk Roes removed to Clinton were he resided until the imperative message called him to a better land. Deceased was the father of 6 children, 4 of whom are still living: -John and James (the form - re beingnow in the purapbusiness here) and Mrs Cooper, widow of the late Thos Cooper, all of this town and Mrs James Henderson, of Bervie. The other two children are deceased: Margaret. who died at the ageof 11,and Mra K.McLeod, of Brussels, who died in Toronto about four yeaas,ago and was buried in Clinton cemetery. There also survive him 23 grandchildren and 11 great grandchil- dren. Decased was of that hardy and progressive Highland stock which has so indelibly and to good purpose made its impress upon the material and in- tellectual progress of Canada. Deceas- ed was a brother of Rev Hugh Ross, of Tatamagouche, Nova Scotia, and of the late Peter Ross, of Hopewell,N.S. The Hon. James McDonald, Chief Justice of Nova Scotia, whom the present Hon. Mr McLelan succeeded in the Dominion cabiuet,is a nephew of Mr Ross'. When he settled on the London road his near- est market was London whence;he pack- ed supplies, a distance of 42 miles. A little later he did the same from Gode- rioh, 17 miles distant. The progress which Canada made during Mr Ross' life -time he was fully alive to, which can hardly be so keenly appreciated Lb$ the present generation as by him, and he delighted to dwell on it. He paid $2 for a bushel of salt in Goderich,where it can now be obtained,for 20;cents. He helped to whipsaw the lumber used in construction of the Canada Co's steamer Minisitung, the first boat built at Gode- rich. In church matters he ,was a staunch Presbyterian, in politica' a life- long Conservative. He was down towel a few days before his death and was only two days confined to the house previous to his decease. IIe died of no particulat ailment. In ithe ordinary course of nature he passed away, in possession of his mental faculties to the last, without physical pain, resting peacefully in the Christian's hope of a brighter life be- yond the mysterious portals through which"all must pass. The funeral took place to Clinton cemetery on Tuesday 20th lust., and was largely attended. JAMES BROADFOOT In the following particulars concerning the late James Broadfoot, of Tucker - smith, who died on Thureday of last week, we aro indebted to an advance proof from the Huron Expositor :- He was born July 5tln, 1809, at Mains, near Sanqualtar, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, and when about 3 years of age the family removed to the parish of Coylton, Ayr- shire, whore he resided until he attained to man's estate. While here he excelled both as a plowman and curler. He was also an accotnplished dancer which he often tock a delight in showing to the youths of this country up to even two months of his death. He left•his nat- ive land in May, 1835, setting sail from Greenock and after a voyage of 6 weeks and four days landed in New York. Where he first met Janet Morrison, to whom he was married in December of the same year, in Hamilton, whenoe he removed by way of Altenburg to the Huron district where lie first took up the lot now occupied by George Walker, on the Mill Road, on which place he chopped a pine and had logs cut for a house, which he was. about to have drawn when the late Adam Black came along and told him that there was a man by the name of Gorman down the road had a place for sale with 10 acres cleated, and a shanty built .within a stone's throw of the river. He immed- iately started off and purchased the place from Mr Gosman, river farms be- ing a premiun then. This place was Bridge End Farm, which ho occupied from that time until his death. After having cleared about half of his farm he went 'north, when what was then called the Queen's bush, was offered for sale, at which time he bought :100 acres in Morris ,within two and a half miles of what is now called the 'village of Brussels, and where he'settled his three eldest sons. In the course of a few years after he"settled his fourth son on a farm hepurchased in the township of Grey, the rest of the family having settled in Kansas, Dakota, and Mani- toba, with the exception of William, who retains .-ilia.. old homestead. Mr Broadfoot was an ardent admirer of Burns and took a great delight in quot- ing from his works. He was always of a genial and cheerful disposition and ever ready to extend the hand of good fellowship. Of late years he has taken great delight in viewing the surround- ing country from a hill on his own farm where he could clearly distinguish with the naked eye places six miles distant and that up to within three months ago, which accounts for his being such a good marksman in his younger days. He was never an aspirant for public of ficesr being rather of a retiring disposi- tion, although he served as school trus- tee and at the time of his death was an elder in Willis church,Clititon, under the pastorate of the Rev. A. Stewart. Al- though he had attained a . great ago he always seemed young and cheerful. He leaves a widow arid a family of seven sons and four daughters to mourn the loss of a much honored father. THE MANITOBA PILGRIMS A SENSATION CREATED AT THE CAPITAL A sensation was created this even- ing when it was learned at li late hour that Premier Greenway and Mr Martin had packed up their traps, paid their hotel bills and left for home. The move was not an- ticipated, and their minds liad evi- dently not been made np to take this step until a short time before the train Left.- They refused to dis- cuss the situation, even with their friends, simply stating - that they were displeased with unnecessary delays in conducting the negotia- tions. The Globe, Wednesday, says; - Premier Greenway, and Attorney - General Joseph Martin of Manitoba arrived here yesterday morning from Ottawa, At the request ofSir John Macdonald they wont to the Capital a fortnight ago, and entered into negotiations with the Federal Gov- erment regarding the discontinuance of the disallowance policy. They have made litte or progress, and came away without accomplishing anything in the way of a settlement of that important question. Pre- mier Greenway seems depressed and expresses little hope that a settle- ment of the difficulty will be arrived at, IIe was met by a Globe repre- sentative and asked if his mission was a failure. "I cannot say just yet,"he replied Vfie were nearlytwQ weeks in, Otta- wa. I.Ita.ye bad 3 conferences witls the Government, at one of ►e')ich Mr Martin was present, but uutb- iug has been decided, and I canuot say if anything will be done." "How did Sir John vie,v the question I" "When we arrived in Ottawa be seemed to be willing and even aux- ious to settle as quickly and as amicably as possible, but he would do nothing definite. When we.re- ceived the invitation to go Ottawa the feelings and hopes of our people in Manitoba wore raised, as they ex- pected that the question which has been causing so witch disturbance in the Province would be settled and the nionopolywould be crushed. But now we are going back without anything being done. The disap- pointment of the people will be wore intensifi(d than'hefore by this failure and it is difficult to say what will be the result. We felt sure, when Sir John Macdonald sent for us and we adjourned the' Legislature to go and see him, that he was willing and would be able to do something. But it appears that he is either unable or unwilling to do anything to im- prove the .situation." • [We have private information to the_effect that on Wednesday morn- ing while Mr Greenway was on his way from London to Exeter, to visit his old friends, he received a tele- gram from Sir John Macdonald,ask- ng his return to Ottawa. Ed NEW ERA.] COUNTY CLIPPINGS. The Creast of oto- Local Exchanges. 111r. 'Phomas Ellis has rented a fai in on 3rd Con. of Morris. Henry ,Lotze of 3rd Con. of Mor- red rented his farm to' 111,•. I B- lend Me. Blick the school teacher of the 3rd Coli. of Morris, is going to leave. Mr Sherman, of •Wingliarn, had his shoulder dislocated whilst driv- ing a tricky horse on Monday. The Poe Mr Wright, of Hanover, is expected to assume the pastorate of St. Stephen's Episcopal church, Gorrie, at an early/date. Mr. %Vm. Pollard of the 6th Con. of Gray, has a 'mare which had twren colts last Tuesday, but both colts are dead. We are sorry to say this is the third heavy loss he has had this winter. Many of our readers will regret to learn of the death of Rev. Mr. Cam- eron, formerly of Kippen, which oc- curred at his residence in thecotinty of Dundas, after'a short illness of in- flammation of the lungs. Ho was an able .and earnest preacher and a good Christian gentleman. IIe leaves a widow and one son. Thos. ,Cbrisitaw, who for the Pint 35 years bas lived at Sheppardton, died suddenly on Tuesday,in the 67th year of his age. Deceased, who was of a robust consititution, was appar- ently in his usual health on Tuesday and went to bed about 9 o'clock. in- side of three-quarters of an hour, he passed away, without giving any sign of illness or distress. A peculiar event is reported from Goderich township. A farmer who bad a large threshing on hand, and either not the time or the inclination to get his horses sharply shod for working the horse -power, and strew- ed the track with wood ashes. The tramping of the horses and the thaw combined, transformed the ashes in- to lye, and the feet of the horses be- came so inflamed that -the services of a veterinary had to be called in. Thos. McLauchlin, of Gray, has disposed of the "king of the Isles," an imported Clydesdale stallion of great promise, to a Mr Fowler, of Dakota. The price,paid was $1,000. Mr. Mctauchlin has also sold his only remaining entire horse, "'The Tourist," to P. Thompson, of Brus- sels, for $1,000. They are both well bred animals, were selected and im- ported by Mr. McLauchlin He. will leave about the 1st of April for a trip to the Old Country, where be will purchase• several more horses. (nr TIIE PANSY LEAF. WINNIE SHEPPERD, AGED 13 YEARS.) CLINTON Once in a golden hour, I cast to earth a send, Up there canoe a flower, People said a weed. To and fro they went, Thro' my golden bower, Muttering discontent, Neglected me and my flower. Then it grew so tall, It wore a crown of. light, But thieves from the wall, Stole my seed by night. I sow it tar and wide, By every town and tower Till all the people cry, " Splendid is the flower." • Read my' little story, He who runs may read, All can have the flower now, For all have got the seed. Some aro pretty enough, And sono are poor•indeed, And now again the people say, 'Tis nothing but a wend." Sale Register. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 28,- Iiousehold effects of Rev John Gray, Dinsley Ter• race, Clinton, J. Howson, Anat. SATURDAY, MARCII 31st. -Farm of 80 acres in Goderich township, be. longing to the estate of the later T. Wig• ginton, at Grand Union Hotel, Clinton, J. Howeoll, Auct. WEDSF.SDAv, APRIL, 4. -Farm stook,&. of Mr W. Morgan,lot30, 5th eon. Godo - rich Township, John Knox, Auct. SATIIRnAr, APRIL 7. -Real estate and household effects of the late W. Marten, Huron St., Clinton,J. Howson, Auot. a. R PHOTOG1 AFElER CLINTON BORN JOHNSI'ON.-In Clinton on the 14Lb.,ipet, , the wife of 111r Oliver Johnston, of a son. PLEWES.-In Tuekeremlth on the 11th inst., the wife of Mr William G. Plewes of a daughter. WALKINSIIAW.-Lu Mullett, on the 21st lnst.,the wheel' Jas. Walkinehaw,of adaugh- te1•. FOSTER.- In Clinton, on the 20th inst„ the wife of W. Foster, of a daughter. MARRIED HULLER -POTTER. --At Holmesville, on the tlst inst., by the Rev. J, S. Fisher, Mr. George Huller to Mies Maud Lydia Potter, both of Goderich township. MAINS-COCKERLINE.-At the residence of the bride's father, o11 the 14th inst., by Rev D. Rodgers, Matthew stains to Margaret Ann Coekerline, both of Mullett. CHAPMAN-FRASER. - In Stanley, on Wednesday, 14th iust.,at the residence of the bride's mother, by Rev. J. H. Simpson, Jno. Chapman, of 'I'uckersinith, to Miss Margaret third daughter of Mrs. Donald Fraser, of the township of Stanley. 1'UIIDON-STEIN,-At theresidence of the bride's father, on the 14th inst„ by Rev. Jas. A, Ander son, B. A., Mr Wm. Purdon,of West Wawanosh, to Isabella Stein, daughter of John Stein, East Wawanosh, HA W KINS-SIMPSON.-On the 7th inst, at the residence of the bride's father by the Rev James Currie, of Dungannon, Mr John T. Hawkins, of Gleuboro,alan„to Miss Hattie third daughter of Mr George Simpson, 1st concession, Ashfield, W EBB-THOMPSON.-By the Rev. J. E. Howell, at the residence of Mr John Thomp1- son, uncle of the bride, on March 14111, Mr Richard Webb, of.Sunshine, Morris, to Mica Helen Thompsolt, 1{OSS-MORRIS.-At the residence of the bride's father on the 7th inst., by the Rev. W, Torrance, assisted by the Rev. P Musgrave, Lucas Ross, to Susannah M., daughter of Mr F. Morrison, all of McKillop, JACKLIN- SAVAGE -On March 13th, at the resideuco of the bride's father by Rev, R I'aul, Mr Wm John Jacklin to Miss Louisa Savage, all of Grey. S3IITH-MCKIBBON,-At the residence of the bride's father, on the 14th inst., by the Rev. Win. 'Torrance, Mr W. M. Smith, of searkham,to Miss Kate McKibbin,of Walton. BOYES-LAMB.-On the 7th inst., 'at the manse, Seaforth, by the Rev. A,D.Macdonald Sir James Boyes, of Downie, to Priscilla, se- cond daughter of lir David Lamb, of Morris township, SPROAT-McKAY.-At the residence of tho bride's father, Tuckertmith, on the 14th inst by Rev. Mr (lraham,Mr Alexander Sproat, to 'I'eenie, fourth daughter of Hugh McKay, Esu„ii(1 of 'i'uckersinith. DIED ](OSS. -in ('limon, on the 18th inst., Don- ald Ross, aged 87 years and 3days, PIIOADFOO'; At Bridge End, Tucker - smith, on the 14th inst., James Broadfoot,sr, aged 83 years and 8 mouths, WILLIS.-In Ashheld, on (the lltll inst., Joshua Willis, aged 684 years and 5 mouths. CHRISTILAW.-At Shoppardotn, on the 1111, inst., Thomas Clu•istilaw, aged 69 years and 3 months. RURNS,-In Golieri,h township, on the 18- tH inst., Mrs, M. ]turns, relict of the late David Burns, aged 80 years. \1•I:yMOwrit -In Mullett, on the Sth inst. William E. Weymouth, 24 years, 9 months and 9 clays. Iciv ttuet'tioentent5, 1IRL WANTED - A GOOD GENERAL, Servant, at once. AIRS. FOItTtES'I'ER, Princess Street, Clinton, ((1000 GENERAL SERVANT WANTED ‘..$ Apply to W. S. I{Ait1,AND, itattenbury. Strcet•east. r:1NTla TO EXCHANGE IIUSINE$S `Y Premises fur either a vacant lot or lot with small dwelling. Apply at NEw El -in of - flee, Clinton. AL'C'r[ON SALE OF FARM STUCK &C. The undcrsibned will sell by public auc- tion, out the premises, Dinsley Terrace, Clin- ton,on WEDNESDAY, MARCH 28th, the fol- lowing valuable property, viz: 1 heavy drau- ght colt rising 4 years old, general purpose horse 5 years old, Tontine horse 5 years old, driving pony 4 years old, Revenge Ally 2 yr. cad, 3 good cows iu calf, single top baggy, sun gee cutter, lumber wagon, nearly new, wide tiros, pair bob sleighs, set double harness, d ,sets,single harness, cutting box, plow, set 'iron, harrows, saddle, 2 goat robes, oil cloth duster, racks, boxes, chains, and ;other arti- cles, Salo at 1 o'eloek!p. m, Terms: -A11 sums of $10 and under, cash; over that amount 8 mouths' credit on furnishing approved joint notes. Rev. J. Okay, proprietor. J. Howson, auctioneer. Clinton, March 20, 1888, AUCTION SALE OF REAL ESTATE AND household effects. The undersigned will sell by public auction, on SATURDAY, AP- RIL 7th, at 1 o'clock p. nn, at the premises, Huron Street, Clinton, that property belong- ing to the estate of the late W. Martin, and being lots Nos. 498 and 499, Rattenbury-street Both are quarter-aore lots, a well being on one and a large barn ou the other, also a few fruit trees. Also, at the same time and place the following articles, viz: 1 span working horses, 2 set double harness, set single har- ness, 2 lumber waggons,large spring puddling waggon, 2 pair bob sleighs, cutter, pair plat- form scales, 1000 lbs., also a gnantityof furn- iture, comprising bureaus, bedsteads, cook and parlor stoves, chairs, crockery, cutlery, and a large quantity of smaller articles. Terms: For the lots, one third cash, bal- ance with interest at 6 per cent. secured by morgage. For the chattels -all sums of 810 and under, cash; over that amount 8 months credit will be given on furnishing approved Joint notes, airs. Martin, proprietress. J. Howson, auctioneer, Clinton, March 21,1888 AUCTION SALE OF FARM STOCK &C. Theundersigned will sell by public auc- tion, on WEDNESDAY, APRIL 4th, on Lot 39, Concession 5, Goderich Township,tho fol- lowing articles, viz: One span brood mares, in foal to Glengarry; 1 1 -year old colt, sired by Glengarry; 2 cows, with calf; 3 farrow cows, 5 steers coming 2 years old, 3 heifers coming 2 years old nn eee„reevees„se wittemse miYr"Eeeevagcon nearly new, Doub le buggy, Cutter, Pair bob sleighs, Hay rack, Wood rack, Iron plough, Wooden plough, Gang plough, Souffier, Pair iron harrows, Reaper, Mower, Fanning mill, Seed drill, sot double harness, Set plow harness, Set single harness, 2 loging chains, 2 ladders, Grind- stone, 2 Sugar kettles, Forks, Rakes, Shovels, Neckyokes, Whifttrees, Spinning wheel, Oat bin, Cider mill, Hens, and other articles too numerous to mention. No reserve. Sale at 1 p, in. sharp. Terms: -All sums of 810 and under, cash; over that amount 9 months' credit on frnishing approved joint notes. W. MORGAN prop. JNO. KNOX, auct, AUCTION SALE OF VALUABLE FARM IN GoonnicH TOWNSHIP, The executors of the oetato of the late Thomas Wigginton, will offer for sale bypub- lic auction,,. at the Grand Union Hotel, Clin- ton, at 2 o'clock p. m•, on Saturday, March 31st, 1888, that first-olass farm, lot 90, Bayfield conces- sion, Goderich township, comprising. eighty acres, of which over 50 aro cleared, balance good cedar and hardwood timber. The farm is about 2 miles from Clinton, well watered, with good concrete house, good franc barn, stone milk house, fruit house &c., large bear- ing orchard. TERMS OF SALE: -:500 down at time of sale, and the balance of purchase money to be paid within thirtydays. JNO. STE,WART, JAS. HOWSON, W. COLE, Auctiouce g F.xecntnrs Gollorlch Township, March 201h, 1888• ALLAN LINE. W. JACKSON AGENT, - CLINTON. Parties contemplating a trip to England should call on above for full particulars. First steamer of the season leaves Montreal 10th of May next,