The Huron Expositor, 1870-02-25, Page 44.
THE HURON EXPOSITOR.
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The Official Paper of the 0Ounty.:
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY, 25th 187O.
THE POSITION OF THE GOVER
MENT.
As we predicted, a week or two ago some
lively scenes are now being- enacted "n the
House. The debate on the address, which
closed on Wednesday last, was exceedingly
spirited, and •brought forcibly to mind the
stormy times of "mild lang syne." uring
the course of the debate the posit ou of.
members towasals the Governrnen was
pretty clearly defined, and the position Of
the Government seems to be such, tlitat 'no
surprise needs be felt if weshould, ett the
<,
close of the present . Session, .be called
. upon to perform Che ,pleasant task of an-
nouncing their defeat Two years ago, the
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Administration, under the leadership of Sia
John A. MacDonald, me', Parliament, back-
ed by an overwhelmingly and 'dangerously
large majority. The Opposition, allihough
most respectable in character, was scarcely
respectable in numbrers. So weak werethey,
that it was of but little use for them'itb offer
opposition to any measure which might
4,be broeght forward by the Government, no
matter how absurd, or injurious it might
seem to be to the best interests of the coun-
try. The Government, however iniquitous
or dangerous the scheme which they pro-
posed might be, were sure of having it car-
ried through by a subservient- House, and
the only satisfaction the Opposition coelcf
obtain, was to record their votes against
the echeme, and as their consciences clictatt-
ted to them was right. Encouraged by such
support, tlie Unscrupulous and tricky leader
of the Government went on from one degree
of folly and recklessness to another, until
now he has the maschine pretty nearly ran
into the ground.. This *once strong Gevorn-
men t is now beset by discensions from within.
and assaults from without. Those w o, not .
very long ago, were proud to lbok Jup to
their Cunning leader, and name him s "my
dear colleague," are now, compelled, ift order
to save what little reputation they have
left, to turn round and „denounce the whole
concern as corrupt and rotten to th core.
And several who were firm and unfl.' ching.
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supporters of the Government. dui g the
,
t_
first two Sessions, have already d clared
'Nit they cannot longer give it thei sup-
port; that the comae :which has be n pur-
sued by the Government om certain mpor-
tent public questions, is such as to merit
the condemnation of every honest main, and
they are now bound to cast in their
lot with the (heretofore despised) Oppositi-
on, and do all in their power to turn those
now in office out, and place better,
more faithful, and honest men. ill. their
stead. Among these latter, is Mr. Galt, a
gentleman who has adhered to Jo ii A.
through evil and good report for yeairs, ,but
-who has now couragecusly -severed iimself
from all connexion with the unh y com-
pact of which his old leader is ch ef, end
declared his - intentionto labour, in future,
with hcnest men. In taking this course,
the veteran Finauciere has done cr dit to
himself, and has placed 1 feather in his hit
which will not soon fade. His examj.letoo,
judging from present appearance will
soon be followed by many others w o were
1
fornterly staunch supporters of the .loverra-
ment, but who are now on the balarjce, anci
may at any moment fall -over to the Side of
honesty, industry and truth, as p14ced in
opposition to corruptien, indolence, itncr ex-
travagance. .
Humiliating, teed vexatious as tb' s state
of affairs:must be to these twin tri
Sir John, and Sir George, it must
gratifying to those brave heroes of
and political "purity, Messrs. Mc
Dorion, and Holton, They, notwi
ing there was scat cely a baker's
in the House to -back -them, stood u
ingly to their principles, and battle
fully for the rights and interests of
pe, and are now likely seem t
the reward of their honesty and co
cy, in witnessing the discomtitu
downfall of their opponents, and
umph of the principles for which th
so nobly contended.
The recent debate on the address has also
disclosed the fact that the affairs of the
country are in a deelorable condition. 'For
the past year, or more, the public -uSiness
has 'een ahnost entirely neglected Jy those
tawhom the duty of building up rd ex -
deed, the fact has corne to light that some of
them, Judas like, ha-vebeen doing all in their
power to create a spirit of anarchy and dis-
content amongst a peotle who have hereeto-
fore been contented and prosperous, and
who, had it not been for the seeds of discord
sown
in their midst by certain occupants of
Treasury Benches, coupled with the indo-
lence and criminal negligence of the whole
Government, would t' day be under the
protection of the Canadian flag, and subject
to Canadian laws.
It must be patent to every unprejudiced
person who has paid the slightest heed to
ksters,
e most
eform
enzie,
hstand-
dozen
nflinch-
luau-
he peo-
reap
sisten-
e and
be tri-
ey have
tending this new empire has been artist -
ed. Instead of atteediug to the dutitt.s
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which they have sworn faithfully ct per
. lova, they have been. squandering the time
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in,,, vam endeat ours to heal up dis ensrons
amongst themselves, and fill up blanks
,
caused by desertions or promotio H. In -
the actions of the Dominion Government,
under its present leadership, that they
have done more to retard the progress, ex-
tension, and advancement of this. young
Dominion, than can possibly be overcom e,
even under the most prudent and econ-
omical management for many years, and
the blunders which, through reckless-
ness and negligence have been committed,
have made us a laughing -stock to our neigh-
bours, if not to the world. It should,
therefore, be the earnest prayer of every
Well-wisher of the country, that their reign is
as nearly at an end, as present appearances
seem to indicate.
111111111MMININIMMINIIIMMENINI
ONLY ONE DOLLAR.—We were not a lit-
tle surpiised to notice, a couple of
weeks ago, that the publisher of the Huron
Signal had determined upon reducing the
price of his paper to 04 Domais per annum;
and to still furtherine
Goderich Max carp
claiming the fact to
ters, that the subsc
sheet, "the best loc
ease our surprise, the
hand last week, pro-
le world, in large let-
iption price of that
paper in the Coen- ty,in
had also been reducefl to One Dollar. We
must confess we were not prepared for this
exhnition of weakness on the part of our
Co. town brethren. That the Stair should
be compelled to make such a move in order
to induce respectable people to subscriQfor
it, 'needs not much surprise any person 'who
is at all conversant with the desperate
efforts which its promoters have had to
make, everlsince its conception, to keep it
afloat; but that the venerable Signal, in en-
tering upon its 23rd year, should have to be
reduced to a figure which will scarcely pay
for the white paper upon which it is print-
ed, in order to retain its present limited
circulation certainly -indicates that there is
"something rotten in the state of Denmark."
However, we dare say the GodericliPublisli-
.
ers know the real value of theit sheets, and
we have no doubt their consciences
will not allow them to take a larger price
for them than they are really worth. That
the intelligent people of the County of Hu-
ron will be able to appreciate their conscien-
tious scruples in this matter, and reward
their wonderful enterprise (I) by increased.
patronage, we much doubt. The probability
is, they will look upon the matter in the
-same light which we do, and agree with us
in saying that, had -these enterprising (?)
journalists, in order to retain public favor,
exerted themselves to increase the value of
their journals instead of decreasing it, they
would be more thought of, and would be
much more desalting of consideration. A
local paper that is not worth $1.50 per an-
Pl1M•is not worth reading. We have no
desire to waste wiiad in blowing our own
trunapet, but we may say, that though the
Exposrron is yet, as it were, in its infancy,
-we have not the slightest difficulty in keep-
ing up its circulation, even at $1,50 a year,
and we are continually in receipt of the
naost -gratifying aSSurauces theta is appreci-
ated by the public, in the shape cif large vveek-
lyadditions to our subscription list, and that,
entirely unsolicited by us. We, of ceurse,.
. .
are most sincerely grateful to those who see
fit to so liberally patronize us, and can as
-
sore them that, in the future, as in the past,
it shall be our earnest endeavour to give
them a local paper for which they will not
begrudge the sum of $1.50 a year, and
that too, in advance.
SA. T. Galt announces himself to be
in opposition to the Government on the
follOwiitg questions,: Its policy towards
Nova Scotia, Its policy towards New
Brunswick, Its policy towards Prince Ed-
ward's Island, Its policy 'on the North-
west, Its polity on the Intercolonial, and
Its policy 011 Finance, as foreshadowed by
the admission of Ilincks to 'the Govern-
ment. He pledges himself to secure the
defeat of John A. McDougall, Cartwright,
Jones, and Other former supporters of the
Government new attack it.
Elk
NEWS or THE WEEK..
McBride's warehouse, Elora,, with 5 000
bushels of barley, fell a prey to the flames
last Saturday. Insured.
The Oshawa Vindicator says a short time
ago Dr. McGill and Mr, Glen purchased a
hundred acres of the Ga ble propel ty for
$60 per. acre. Yesterday they sold ten
acres of the standing timber, not the lam', to
Mr. Coulin for $80 per acre. Who will talk
of the profits of a coal mine after this
A tire occurred in Listowel last Wednes-
day morning, which destroyed the waggon
shoo of Messrs. Dawson & Little. The
loss is heavy, as a large amount of stock
was lost, upon which there was no adequate
insurance.
One day last week, Mr. Wm. Finn, while
loading grain on the N. R. R. cars, at the
store -house of Mr. R. Stewart, wheat buyer,
'of Bradford, met with a painful - accident.
While he was in the act of wheeling.a large
quantity -of grain into one of the cars, the
box slipped from the position, arid in falling,
broke his leg.
A vigorous effort is being made to bring
about a union of the passenger railway sta-
tions at London. The scheme is to make
the Great Western depot the point of
union.
The Messrs Livingstone, of Baden, made
a proposal to erect a flax milt in Listowel,
on certain conditions. The Banner says a
resolution ep2roving of giving a piece of
land, not to exceed $300 in vane, and to
exempt the mill property from taxation for
four years, was earried at a meeting of the
ratepayers of Listowel.
The Kingston Whig says the fiat has
gone foith, and Fort Henry is to be dismant-
led, ahd thus the military glory of Kings-
ton will 'entirely pass away with the dis-
banding of the Royal Canadian' Rifles, and
the departure of the batteries of Artillery.
It has at least been hoped that some of the
military, however few, would have been
ordered to remain here, to assume charge
of the most important post in the Province.
As it is there is not a prospect of an
officer's guard for the garrison.
The aianual meeting of the West Elgin
Reform Association was held in the Town
Hall, Wallacetown, on the 15th inst.
There was a large attendance, and the fol-
lowihg 'officers were chosen :—President
Dr. Ruthven, Wallacetown. Vice-Presi-
dents—Samuel McColl, Aldborough ; John
Carswell, Dunwich ; J. H. A. Sharon,
Southwell, Secretary-Treasurer—F. Tait,
Iona. The best of harmony and good feel-
ing prevailing throughout. T. }lodging,
Esq., of Toronto, was present, and made
a capital speech on the political situation.
He was heartily received. A dinner was
held in T. Luton's hotel in the evening, at
which the leading men of the Riding as-
sembled. The toast of "Our invited
Guests" was responded to by Mr. T. Hod-
gins, barrister, of Toronto.
MR. -.111.ACKEN4IE ON THE ADDRESS.—
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Few moic masterly speeches, than that of
Mr. Mackenzie, oil the address in ans-
wer to the Governor General's, at the open-
ing of the present- Session, grace the Par-
liamentary aecoids of our country. The.
effort is not particularly noticeable for
eloquence, but for severe, and logical criti-
cism, it ha§ few equals, and doubtful, if
any supetiors. Each Department and
Minister, in turn, came under the lash.
iThe effect on the'llouse was unquestion-
ably very great, and tne attempts at refu-
te tioa of Mr. McKenzie's. statements and
deductions were only equal, in failure, to
the success of the speech itself. The re-
port on our 1st page, will well repay per-
usal.
IT is rumored in Ottawa that Riel is ex-
. s„
peeted there. front Red River soon, and is to
be Made la Senator.
John Sweetman an old . and respected
resident of Guelph, Was kilted by a railway
train lastt week.
A feva days ago the Rev. Jas. Watson,
_minister of the Canada Presbyterian con-
gregation of Athelatane and Huntingdon,
was *dented, through the hands of Mrs.
Andrew Somerville, with a handseme gold
watch and cbain, as a token. of respect
from his people.
Mr. Barton Farr, of Ca.nboro, one of the
oldest settlers on the Grand Riverdied on
the llth instgnt, at the- age of 60 years,
and was buried with Masonic honours.
Mr. Farr resided on the Grand River, for
upwards of forty years, and was several
times elected Reeve of Canboro, 'which
office he held at the time of his decease.
of the wire' s, while, tt the same time the
lines were over loaded with despatches by
rival news companies. The Government,
was unable to forward ail the reports offer-
ed, and some compromise was indispen-
sible.
EDUCATION BILL.
Mr. Forster then rose and asked leave to
bring in a Bill 'providing for elementary
education in England and Wales. He s oke
in general terms of the value of education,
and pronounced the pl esent system deplor-
able. He theu gave a sketch of the Bill.
It proposed to divide England and Wales
into educational districts. Grants were to
be made'undercertain conditions to be as-
certained by iuspection, and, whereneedful,
compulsory rates would be imposed to sup-
ply any deficiency of aid from the State.
Local inspectors were to be elected ;parents
when able to do so, were to pay the school
fees ; all others were to receive free tickets
-adtniting their children to the echools in
every poorsection. Education has to be
entirely free.
A general debate followed the introduc-
tion of the Bill. Lord Robert Montague,
Messrs. Dixon, Mundilla, Wheelhouse,
and others participating. Mr. Walter
made a speech in stipport of the Bill. Mr.
Fawcett wished to have the attendance at
school made compulsory. Sir S. Packing -
ton argued against the measure, and Mr.
Foster met the objections, and promised
that the House should have time for deli-
beration. The Bill was read the first time,
and the _House adjourned. ,
Imperial Parliament.
London Feb. I7th.
AGRICULTURAL LABOURERS AND TENURE 0?
, • LA..ND.
Lord Cairns demanded the returns as to
the condition of agricultural labourers and
tenures of land in Ireland.
Lord Salisbury censured this mode of con-
ducttng business as likely to lead to a great
waste of time in the early part of the
session.
After observations from the Lord Chan-
cellor, Earl Grey, Lord Redesdale and
others, the House adjouaried.
TIIE litIDSON'S BAY QUESTION.
In the House of °ominous, Mr. Monsen,
Under -Colonial Secretary, stated that the
Hudson Bay Company's'domain had been
transferred to Canada, but no money had
been paid. The transfer had been brought
about through the ccncurrence of England,
Canada, and the Hudson Bay Company.
The Red River difficulty would be speedily
settled, though how soon, ,it would be pre-
mature to: say.
TELEGRAPH IRREGULARITItS;
The Postmasber-General - again- alluded
to the irregularity of the telegraph service,
and regretted that his hopes of improve-
ment had not yet been realized. He ex:
'trained that recent storms and defective in-
sulation had interfered with the _working
LONDON, Feb. 18.
JUDGES' JURISDICTION BILL,
;[ In the House of Lords to -day the Lord
Chancellor moved the first reading of the
Judges' Jurisdiction Bill, and argued at
length the necessity for its enacernent,
Lord Cairns questioned the wisdom of
tdetailshethe Bill, but approved of it as
awhole.
of
RHVISED TRANSLATION OF THE BIBLE.
In the Commons Mr. Buxton gave no-
tice of inquiry as to what action, if any,
the Governmenc proposed to take in regard
to the revised translation of the Bible.
ABYSSINIAN EXPENSES.
A motion was made for the appointment
of a Select Committee to enquire into the
expense of the Abyssinian war.
ALLEGED FLOGGING OF PRISONERS.
Mr. Bruce, Home Secretary, referred
to the report of the ill treatment of O'Dono-
van Rossa, and denied that the punishment
of flogging had been inflicted on plisoners
since 1868.
Red River Demands.
The Convention of WinnipeggerS that
was called to consider the basis of alliance
of the Red River Territory with Canada has
been proceeding with its work, and have
adopted the following resolutions :
lst—That in view of the present ex-
ceptional view of the North West, duties
upon goods imported into the country, shall
continue as at present (except in the case of
spirituous liquors) for three years, ani for
such further time as may elapse until there
be uninterrupted railway communication
between Red River Settlement and St. Paul,
and also steam communication between
Red River Settlement and Lake Superior.
2nd.—That as long as this country re-
mains a Territory in the DominionofCan-
ada there shall be no direct taxation except
as shall be imposed by the Local Legisla-
ture for municipal or other purposes.
3rd.—That during the time that this
country -shall remain in the position of a
Territory in the Dominion of Canada, all
eivil and other expenses in con-
nection with the general government of the
country, or that have hitherto been borne
by the public, funds of the Settlement, be-
yond the receipt of the above named duties,
shall be met by the Domitaion of Canada.
4th. ---That, while the burden of public
expellees in this Territory are borne by
Canada, the country be governed by a
Lieut. Governor from Canada and alegis-
lature--three members of whom, being
heads of Departments of the Government,
shall be nominated by the Governor-Gr'eneral
of Canada.
5th.—That, after the expiration of this
exceptionb period, the country shall be
governed las regards its local affairs, as the
ProVinces of Ontario and Quebec are now
goverued—by a Legislature elected by the
people, and a Ministry responsible to it un-
der a Lieut. -Governor appeinted by the
Governor-General of Canada.
5th. ---That there shall be no interference
by the Dominion Parliament in the local
affaits- of the Territory other than is allow-
ed in' the Provinces, and that this Territory
shall have and enjoy in all respects, the
same privileges, advantages, aid in meeting
the expenses in this Territory as the Pro-
vinces have and enjoy.
70.—That, while the :North West re-
mains a Territory, the Legislature have a
right to pass all laws local to the Territory
over the veto of the LiutaGovernor by a
two-thirds' vote.
Ilomeste,ad and Pre -emotion
la NV,
Feb. 25, 1870.
Riel and Donohoe, but strongly opposed by
bcth French and English on the ground
that the people of the Settlement being
nearly all 'connected , by a relationship, if a,
disturbance arose the native troops would
be compellod to fight against their native
kindred. Another objection was the fact
that the natives had no taste for military
pursuits. Besides English troops of the
line would bring money into the country,
and improve -the market by products. These s
considerations prevailed, and the article was
struck out. The vote was 23 to 15.
13th.—That the English and French
languages be common in the Legislature
and Courts; and all public documents and
of the Legislature be published in both
languages.
14th.—That the Judge of the Supreme
Court speak both French and English.
15th.—That the treaties be contracted be-
tween the Dominion and the several Indian
tribes of the country as soon as possible.
16sh.—Until the population of the
country entitles us to more, we have three
representatives in the Canadian Parliament,
one in the Senate. and two in the Legisla-
tive Assembly.
17th—That all properties, rights and
privileges, as hitherto enjoyed by us, be re-
spected, (and that the recognition and ar-
rangement of local customs, usuages and
privileges be made under the control of the
Local Legislature be adopted without de-
bate.
9th.—That, while the North-West re-
m,ains a 'Tertitory- the sum of ($25,000)
Twenty-five thousand dollars yearly be ap-
propriated for schools; roads, and bridges.
10th.—That all buildings be atthecost
of the Dominion Treasury.
11th.--L-That there shall be guaranteei
uniuterimpted steam communication to Lake
Superior within five years, and also the es-
tablishment, by rail, of a connexion with
American, railway as soon as it readhes the
International line.
slab.—That the military force recplired
in this country be composed of natives of
this country, was warmly supported by
,
18th lath the effect that the two mills
pay (1) privilege be converted into a free
simple ownership. This last article gave
rise to some discussion -to the phraseology,
but no opposition, and the question was
postponed until next day.
LATER.
Red River, Feb., 8. 1
via St. Cloud, Feb, 19.
Governor McTavish and Dr. Cowan, the
officers of the Hudson Bay Company in
charge of Fort Garry, were takenprison-
ers on Saturday evening last. The reason
for their aarest has not yet transpired. It
is supposed that some new complications
have arisen. -
Governor McTavish, because of his ill-
ness, was not placed in the prison, but is
permitted to occupy a room in his own
house, where his closely guarded by four
insurgents, who are instructed not to allow
him to converse or conamunicate with any-
one.
Dr. Cowan and William Hallet are con-
fined in the room lately occupied by Dr]
Schultz. This is 111 the same house in which
the Canadian prisoners are confined. It is
guarded night and day, extra peeautions
having been taken since the escape of Dr.
Schultz. There isnot much chance of es-
cape now. t.r.
The general impression is that delegates
will be sent to Ottawa for' the purpose of
arranging a basis of settlement with the Ca-
nanian Gevernment
Last night the Company's store of St Po-
nifice was broken into by a gang of half-
breeds belonging to a party opposed. to Riel. -
They have been arrested. The excuse they
give is that they were in want of food, and
they had to meal or starve.. They pro-
mise to pay for what they have taken when
they are able.
There is a good deal of suffering among
the people in consequence of the troubles.
Many of them having neglected the hunt
and chase, and having nothing to do are in.
great distress. -
se • est
For the cheapest Boots and Shoes. in Seaford)
according to quality go to Coventry's. 87-tf.
British Columbia.
The Legislative Council of British Col-
,
umbia was opened on Thursday.
In his addiess the Governor announced
himself in favor of confederation with
Canada, and stated that it was the policy
of the Imperial government.
By the terms of confederation Canada
would assumethe commercial debt of Eli-
tish Columbia.
The population is stated at 120,000.
The debt is less than that of any other pro-
vince. The Dominion 'would grant yearly
$35,000 and sixty cents for eachleihabitant
over the rated population, the same to be
continued until the population reach-
es 400,000, at which rate the subsidy re-_
mains.
The best selected Stock of Boots and
Seaforth, at Coventry's.
Shoes in
We observe that Sir John A. Mavcdonald
has re -introduced his Election Bill of last
session. There are somb bad features in
it, but it has me-rits also. 'The chief one is
that it provides for an income fianchise.
He has also re -introduced his for the
establishment and organization of a Su-
preme Court for the Dominion, one of the
powers of which will be to settle and de-
cide all constitutional questions arising be-
tween the several Provinces and the Do-
minion authorities. Such a Court is an ab-
solute necessity under the present condition
of things growing out of the Confederation
of the British North American Provinces.
It is u pposed that Sir John will bet he first
Chief Justice, and that Hincks will be-
come the leader of the Tory party. This
opinion has again and again been pres-
ented before the community, and we be-
lieve it originated at Ottawa in Ministerial
circlee,. There may be some truth at the
bottom of it, though we cannot fancy a
more unsuitable person for Chief Justice
of the ,highcst Court in the land
than the present Minister of Justice.—
Hamilton Times.
For the Cheapest Boots and Shoes in Seafort/a
according to quality. go to Coventry's.
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hearty thanks1
Chairman.