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Address: ROSS e L LLTXTON.
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Seaforth, Ont.
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The Official Paper of . the County.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER, -12th. 1869.
From the report, as faras obtained,
of the Renfrew election. Hincks' is
-returned by a majority of 49.
TEE NEW SSQHOOL BILL,
Dr. Ryerson's New School Bill is
now before the House with all the im-
provements suggested by the Count
Conwentions held throughout Ontario
during the put years. Certainly it can-
not be said that the ineasure was thrust
npop the people without due considera-
tion, for not only had they the oppor-,
egesunity of calmly deliberating -upon the
matter themselves, but they bad also
the assistance of the Chief Superinten-
dent of Education in bringing out its
more salient points and laying them
clearly and forcibly before them in
...Convention. The Bill as it now stands
and as it will in ail probability receive
:the{ sanction of the Legislature contains
come amendments not yet made public.
Originally is was designed to give oto
each Inspector the charge of 100 schools,
and that a certain amount would be ap-
propriated towards bis salary by the
government. New, however, it is de-
eided.-that this number would be more
than one individual could properly ' at-
tend to, and so in order to proportion
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the salary to the work, it is intended to
attach a tee of $10 to the Inspection of
'each school of which half shall
bt, paid by the Government, and half
by the County Council. This will
ohvjate all difficulties as to salary and
pm:ent that system of cheese -paring of
ti jhieh some County Councils are inno-
cently not unfrequently-guilty.
A change has also been made regard
ing the appointment and discharge of
the School Inspector. Instea! of being
merely responsible to the government as
he was by the old Bill and consequently
in a certain sense - under political in
lhience, he is now under,- a"double res-
ponsibility, that is -ie may be discharg-1
ed either by' the .County Council em-
ploying hind as by the Lieutenant Gov-
ernor. How this double responsibility
priuciple will act we can hardly say.
Possibly there may - be a claehii,g of
.authority, which relay sometimes lead to
iinplea5ant results. It is cectaiely eery
desirable to sustain the independence
of every min holding a public pusition.
No legislation should be so formed as to
allow the remotest opportunity for
pol.teal demagogueism. ,Neither should
favoritism be allowed to usrirp the
place of merit, nor should rnen be foist- 1
ed upon the public and installed into
offices for which they had no other
q ualifieatione than superabundant,
overgrown presuin•ption.:.
The clauses giving the Inspector
the power of condemning school- houses
ad libitum and retaining a teacher in a
section whether the Trustees approved of
him or not, have been abolished. They
were not acceptable tQ .the majority of
the Conyentions, hence the reason for
their rejection..
While the Bill, upon the whole is far
in . advance of the school legislation
of former years, there are a few omis-
sions which render it both incomplete
and unjust. The most important
of those is the manner in which the
common school teacher is entirely ig-
nored so far as power to legislate in
school matters is concerned. While in
other professions ' those immediately
connected with them are allowed to de-
termine the standing of the profession
and legislate in its behalf, the teacher
is not allowed even `the remotest privi-
lege of this °kind. The Medical pro-
fession hare their Council and Board
of Exarnii a sand to the standard which
these may find all juniors must comply.
So with the legal profession and so with
clergymen. The teacher however has
no such privilege. The standard for
his profession as well as all legislation
pertaining thereto comes from a for-
eign source and he is, of course, ex-
pected to submit with the best possible
grace. Now we ask, why not so frame
our school law that teae,hers-=-the actual,
every day common school - teacher,
could be represented on the Board of
Public Instruction 1 Might not the
Provincial Teachers Association be in-
corporated an empowered to elect a
member of the oard who could meet
at convenient seasons of the year with
other members and bring before them
various suggestious occurring to him
from actual contact with the laws in all
its workings. There is_ inot the slight-
est doubt but such a provision would
both • elevate the tt acher and furnish
the Board of Instruction with much
valuable- information. We believe the
teachers themselves are quite compe-
tent to legislate in their own interests
and that the sooner such a privilege is
given them the sooner will their pro-
fusion attain to that dignity which
rightly belongs to it.
TORONTO CORRESPONDENCE.
The contest in North Renfrew is still
being,: carried ' on with unabated vigor
by both parties, though mole especially
so by the Government who cannot but
accept the defeat of Sir. Francis Hincks
virtually as a vote of " want of confi-
dence." This in itself is sufficient to
cause them to resort to every available
contrivance and misrepresentation, and,
to enroll those questionable auxiliaries
—those " means and appliances". which
being used to either, entreat, enforce or
reward, as the circumstances appear to
require, are nevertheless only pressed
into service by the most corrupt of ad--
ministrations,
d=ministrations, .and even by them, only
in 'the. mcst Ytreme cases. That the
goverr meat on this occasion have there
disreputable agencies' at work in
every part of the County and th rough
the Provinee at. large wherever there is
the least prospect of their being service-
able, is a convincing proof that Sir John
is fully alive, not only to the dangers
of defeat, but also thoroughly aware of
the position in which he will be placed
should Mr. Findlay be elected. In op-
position to this, which is sufficient to
make of every politician either -a viol-
ent Ministeerialist or as !determined an
Oppo, itionist, there has already ;been
presented to the disinterested spectator,
if there` remains one, such an array of
what tney be termed " illustrative po-
sitions" in, the debasing canvass of
North Renfrew as must make him de-
sire no more information as to ministe-
ria,1 tactics at least. When pohtics at
best --even in the fairest elections—are
becoming but an " in_ trica`te game"
which few can follow, what are we to
expect now, when we have the "best
whips" of both parties admitting their
inability to quote precedent for the
n n m ber•le-s disgraceful combinations
with which the contest is replete. Nor
is the cause of;trris found in the bitter-
ness of party feeling ; for the strife is
being waged with little or_ no respect
to the old party cries or distinctions. wi
In fact .partyism as such is hardly dis- his
eernable in ' he contest, Sir Francis of
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having turned his back upon himself cia
or Reform .; and Mr. Findlay admitting lea
)is conservati'se proclivities. Thus we Sit
rave the somewhat kakidescopic jnxta-
ght. s3
position of a fierce contest without a considered in a 'veru different li
Reform candidate ---where Tory votes
against Tory,.and the Toronto Globe
teems 'with column after column in
fay( peaf a gentleman who will support
John A. if elected, as it has rarely done
in favor of a Reformer in his direst
need. The picture'has certainly,prdmi-
nent joints for the study of practical
eontraversalists, while the merest tyro
in constitutional government can feel
but little assurance in the virtue or
strength in such combinations air seek
their chief support . in men, not only
proven recreant to their sworn trust,
but having such an unenviable reputa-
tion generally as to make the great ma-
jority of the electors desire rather than
have them. members that they should be
paid annual Falai ee, on conditions
however, that they she.1 reside ccntinu-,
ously out of the country which pays it
to them,
That the appointment of Sir Francis
has been a mistake ---which some.men
have termed worse than a crime—can
now hardly admit of a doubt. The
great majority of even the conservative
press admit and deplore it through ar-
ticles condemning g in unmistakable
language such an intemperate policy: as
would make the appointment ; the in-
justice of which not one man in Cana-
da can deny on any reasonable ground
whatever. As another proof of the
spreading discontent, and one which,
though .perhaps more especially notice-
able in the city, is not thereby worthy
of the less importance—when we re-
member that- Toronto is the headquar-
ters of Ontario Toryism, is the fact, that
ince Sir John A's rather inglorious, or
is he may think rather glorious, exit
rom this city—there has been a rnark-
d depression in the tone of the Govern-
nent support and officials. To such an
}.tent has this been felt and recognis-
d, that it has originated the now com-
mon senior commercial quotation of—
"The McDonalds are gently declining."
orae are cruel enough to read this re-
lining, but that being rather hard on
ohn Sandy we'll stick by the text, it
eing as bad policy to change words as
t is to "mix drinks,"—and the evil ef-
orts of this latter—we have it on the
utliority of His Royal H•ighneas Prince
ithur himself—he not only frequent -
y witnessed, but had it even thorough -
y laid down and practically proven by
he.first minister of the day.
To return to the quotation however,
f course we walled not expect its truth
be admitted by any Highland gentle -
an with a bottle or usquebaugh below
is belt, and therefore assuming his de-
ial to have been given, it tnuet never-
heless be reiterated, as the fact remains
0o stubbornly apparent—too glaringly
xposed in the circles of his staunchest
iends to any longer admit of a doubt.
orcnto is conservative and has been so
✓ many yearn She bas ever assisted
ith' both money and talent wherever
nd whenever the Kingston chief -inti-
ated that it was necestwry. She has
acted, honored and believed him. She
as prized his half promise over the
ystal as more than the bond of better
en. She has forgotton her own inter•
ts, and_ by silence acquiesced in being
used over in favor of Montreal, situp-
because he thought, or more properly
cause Sir Geo. E. Carter said—
Montreal must be the centre." All
is and more ; she has even given no
iestionable welcome to his namesake
e Ontario Premier whose politics may
termed an adopted conservatism, and
hose policy towards Toronto has been
t a second edition on the unjust basis
the little Frenchman's assertion that
Montreal must be the centre." This
uch he demanded, and she graciously
elded, but as to what more he might
ve obtained, that is now and mast
main simply as a matter of opinion,
r he insulted her pride, he wounded
✓ sell -love, and he outraged he, sense
dignity even amidst the very pomp
d glare of royiity ; and this she
ould not tolerate even from Sir John SIR,—ft being understood that you
McDonald. It was too: much—the are shortly to leave Seaiorth to assume
t " drop" did the business, and To- the duties of a more responsible office
nto indignantly spurns' where before at Brantford, ,a strong feeling has been
e had' often caressed. To make mat- manifested in the community, especially
rs worse—that is to bring them to amongst those who have had business
eir present -stat e -there was nothing re- relations .with you, to make t! -is the oc-
ired but just such a step as was taken casioa of presenting :eon - with some
the appointment of Sir Francis token of our esteem,
incks. In no city in Canada could . We consider that during the time
ch a proceeding have been less favor- you have filled the office of Station
ly criticised than here where every cir- Master here; the manner in which you
mstance of the Hincks-Bowes deben- have discharged your responsible and
•es has become as " household words," often difficult duties has been Mich as
d in ho city in Canada was it of more to give altnost universal _satisfaction.
al importance for the present rulers As the servant of a large and wealthy
have retained some show of: support corporal -km yc a have not: stood upen
d confidence at least. But they have the official dignity wbit,=l mea in such
osen otherwise and the sequel must a, position so often assume, but while
ow which policy would have been the acting for the best interests of the Corn-
et ,judicious. The friends of Sir pany have treated those transacting
ancis could be taken from the " mul- business with them through you with
tide" or the prominent" and not be every consideration.
ssed, while cn every hand are found You are well aware Sir, that it is a
se who are thcronghily conversant matter of the utmost importance to a
With sufficient hardihood to laugh at
these charges, Sir Jotin steps forward
and taking him by the hand whom he
once said was " steeped to the lips in
corruption," he places him in a position
of the greatest trust, ag+tinst the wishes
of friends, and in defiance of the threats
of six out of every ten in the Dominion
of Canada.
Of Sir Francis liinck's ability there
ig no question ; but what guarantee
have we that it will not again be used
not for our welfare, but for putting
money into his own pocket by a process
that may appear.right enough to an un-
principled though talented /adventurer.
Such ir, the view that Torto takes of
the matter, and when We know how
greatly Sir John and Sir Francis have
aggrivated the ill feeling that grows
throughout- the length and breadth of
the land, there is undoubtedly a signi-
ficance in the flowing countenances of
those whose fate rests on the fortunes
of Sir John or John Sansifeld:
SUPPER AND PRESENTATION.
On Wednesday evening last about
one hundred of the friends of Mr.
Broughton, Station Master here, who,
as it has been before intimated in those
columns, has been promoted to Brant-
ford, entertained him at a supper at
Houghton's Hotel. Besides an attend-
ance of nearly all the leading men of
Seaforth and vicinity, we noticed ' Mr.
Lamour, District Supt. G. T. R, Mr.
S' ephenson, :Station Master Stratford,
Mr. Sproat, Conductor . Toronto and
Goderich Mai., and Mr. Andrews, also
of the Grand Trunk, :and a number
of others whose names we did'not learn.
The Chair was ably filled by Mr. Armi-
tage,
tage, and the Vice. Chain by Messrs
Ramsey and Thome.
THE SPREAD.
It was voted by cornnivn consent that
the spread was of the "first water," and
as was often remarked would do credit
to any city hotel. After a general dis-
organization of this painstaking work
of "mine host" followed the .,
TOASTS AND RESPONSES, ETC.
The usual loyal toasts were proposed
and responded to in the ordinary man-
ner.
" The Army, Navy and Canadian
Volunteers," was responded to by
Major Coleman and Capt. Bu1L The
Major said, it was always a pleasure to
an officer to respond to this toast, send
it was especially eo to him as a Canadi-
an Volunteer. Nothing need be said
by hire on the Brit;sh soldiery as their
reputation was established, and"he be-
lieved that if the Canadian Volunteers
had an opportunity they would also es-
tablish as good a repute. Capt. Bull
said, the Canadian Volunteer motto
was : " We fear no foe, court no
quarrel," and following the advice of
the late lamented Lord Palmerston,
#' we trust in God and keep our powder
dry."
At this juncture one of the mot -t in-
teresting parts of the proceedings took
place.
THE PRESENTATION
To Mr. Broughton of a handsome
gold watch, of the Russell make, and
supplied by M. R. Counter, valued at
one hundred and seventy-five dollars,
bearing the following inscription.
PRESENTED TO
6. g. Nvuug hten,
as a mirk of esteem 6y the
residents of eafortha2zd
vl•i nLL f,
The presentation was accompanied by
the following
ADDRESS.
To ED. P. BROU GHHTON, ESQ.
Agent G. 7'. Railway Seaforth.
th hes former railroad speculations— place like Seaforth doing R large btasi
s
canal policy, end those 1,000 shares nessin grain and other produce to have
stock for R hioh their appears no facilities for transporting such to the
irean t. And Iast, but not least, we Eastern Markets as quickly as possible.
ve the decision of tar judges on what It is true the number of cars which
Francis considered a clean money" were placed at your disposal here were!
job, but which those lean ed gentlemen often insufficient to meet the wants of
shippers, but while stich has been thei
case we bear testimony to the fact, that,
they were distributed with strict impar-
tiality, so as not to give one party any
undue advantage over another.
.A part from business matters as a
citizen and mein ,er of society we have
found you upright and honorable and
in every way worthy of aur- esteem and
regard.
We regret your leaving, hut our t•e
gret is lessen d by the consideration
that th:e change will be to your pecuni-
ary advantage. And we `confidently
trust that the same energy and efficiency
which has distinguished you in the ds -
charge of your duties while in Seaforth
Will ire appreciated by your emeloyeraa
and also by the people of Brantford.
1n the name and by the request of -
those who have contributed towards
this testimonial, 1 present you with
this watch, to wear as amemento of
your well-wishers in this place and
vicinity.
We unite in wishine you and Mrs.
-Broughton a long, appy and prosper-
ous 'life in your new home.
On behalf of the committee,
A. ARMITAGE.
Chaireran,
Seaforth, Nov. 10; A. D. 1869,
REPLY,
To k. ARMITAGE, ESQ.,
Czairncvn, etc.
SIR,—I am indeed deeply sensible of
the honor you have done me in present-
ing me with this address and valuable
testimoxsia., for the flattering terms in
which you have spoken of me, and the -
kind wishes you entertain towards me ;
and .for the very handsome present I
cannot find words to thank you sufli-
ciently
I am indeed very glad to find.
that my conduct in the management of
the , afiairs of ` the Company, with
which I have been entrusted v hire
here, has met with your -approval, but
I can attribute my success, not so much
to my -own endeavors as to the kind
consideration and the friendly feelings
which have invariably been exhibited
towards nee by the shippers and mer-
chants of. Seaforth, and the very valu-
able assistance I have received from
the employees of the Company under
me.
Although I am about to leave See-
forth, I can assure you I da so with
feelings of regret, as my residence here
has been very agreeable to me, and the
utmost kindness and :good feelings hae
always been shown to ane and my
family by all classes of the citizens. L
shall always look back with pleasure to
the- )rears I have spent among so;+,
Accept my sincere and hearty thanks
for the kind wishes yon have expres-,ed
toward, myself and Mrs. Broughton
and also for the very valuable weetch
von have just presented Hirt with: I
shall always wear it with the greatest
pride and pleasurable rergeluberance
of the kindness and good feelings of the
donors,
Thal Seaforth may continue to im-
prove and its citizens prosper will ever
be my wish.
ED. P. BROUGHTON.
Seafortb, Nov. 10, 1869.
The toast " The guest of the evening
was received with much applause and-
responded
ndresponded to in a feeling and very
appropriate manner by` Mr, Broughton.
" The Legit latieso of Canada.,"—fin
Coleman. " The commercial interests
of Canada,"—Mr. Logan 'a The Agri-
cultural interest;,," --Mr Evans. "Mrs-
nicipal institutions,"- Mr. Beattie.
"Railway interests," Messrs Sills, Lar-
mour, and Stephenson., (See another
column) " Banking institutions,"—
Mr. Hayes, " The Press,"—Messrs
Luxton and Moran. "The ladies," ---
Mr. Hunter. " The learned profes
cions,"—Mr, Holrnested and Drs. Camp$
bell and Vercoe. Besides those a
number of volunteer toasts were pro--:
posed , and responded to, and we regret
thatthe limited spaceat our disposal pre-
cludes a mere extensive report--sufficey
it to say, in conclusion, that all present
appeared to feel that this evening was
ono
ono of the happiest in their experience,
The present week in Parliament has
.been one of no particular note: The
debate on the address was, however,
rather interesting. The opportunity-ftr
the opposition to show up some of the
loose work of the govei nrnent and their
supporters was taken full advantage o'
A number of bills of minor importance
have been -introduced, beyond which
there is nothing noteworthy.
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RHEUMATISM and all other aches and pair:,
leave the body on application of Jacobs'
Rheumatic qui d. S't-e wi 11 warrant it to
carne Burns, Frost 1 ites, Chilbiams, Sore
Throat; Larne Back or Side, Sprtfns, &c.
Some of the cures it has effecteu .' almost
too wonderful for belief. Many Yiavo been
saved by it from impending death, and re-
stored to life and health. No family 1s safe
a day Without it ; hundreds of vainabe
lives and thousands o> uoirars may be saved
anunaElly by its use• Asa preventive of
oont eon" diseases, nothing ever before ui-
vented can compare with it. We authorize
all dealers to refund the money; if it does
not give entire sanafaetrc,n-
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