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The Huron Expositor, 1870-03-04, Page 98. PARLIAMENTARY. (Condensed Provo• the Daily Globe:) FRIDAY. `, he had e explained: than Su George. Cartier xp been misrepresented as not blaming a insur- ` gents at Red River, on which, Hon. r. MC - Dougall declared that such opinion on Sir George held were what he (Mr. McDo gall) had. always iven him credit for ; " That a took a broad Canadian mid not a sectional. v'ew, &c ;" and then went onto point out the uns tisfactory accommodation for the nese spaper repor ors in the House. He urged✓ in a brief, but very practical speech, the importance that the gentl men tak- ing notes should be in a position to hear what was said clearly. The hon. gentleman l then° en- tered into a long defence of his-cenduc at Mani- toulin Island. After a few words from Sir. John A. Macclon aid,: Mr. Mackenzie said he thought there was .a disposition to make Mr. McDougall .e scape goat of this Manitoulin business, and c mmented on the rather curious fact that the at acks had come from Government " or:ens." Sir John A. Macdonald protested a ainst the Government being held responsible for what any newspaper said. He for one had a particular s,lislike to organism," —a remark, perhaps, rather cruel, but not very wonderful certainly,. when the eccentricities of our now re her " die organized" contemporaries areconsidcre After a rather snarling remark from Mr. Howe, and a few words fee n Mr Sim, ■ ►n the subjeoe dropped, and the Hous , _ stauu- in , re;:eived with due reverence . message. from the Gevernor-Generals in reply to n address for papers • Sir John A. Macdonald then, movie g that the House should. at its rising adjourn ti Monday, introduced his Eleetoral Law Bill,: th heads of Which- we give. '1 he. Bill is to come on f r a second reading on Tuesday. : ir John expl ined that the Supreme Court Bill would have been ready but that both the .Tudges and .Bar of New Bruns wick had sent him suggestions requiring .grave consideration. These documents, he said, in answer to Mr. Blake, would be presented with the Bill. Hon. Mr. Langevin moved to bring in a Bill extending.the powers of the Dominion rbitrator. A brief conversation "ensued, 'in ;the course oc which Mr. Young ami Mr. Mackeizie poke, and Mr. Blake elicited the fact. that th duty of awarding compensation to persons inju ed by ac- cidents on Government railways woul1 devolve upon their Arbitrators. Mr. Mackenzie then moved fi,r is concerning the claims of the Iroquis of the Two Mountains district, .and expressed the hope- that. the attention of the Ministers of Pub is Works would be turned to the subject. He anted also to know whether there were any r serves to which. the Iroquois and Algonquins co ild_ resort. if they so desired. After Von. Mr. Howe -had said it .w; complicated question, Hon..Mr. Lan€ some evidence of a desire to solve it by had gone through the whole history people's claims from the origi i al grant c and said he believed the title was cleat Mr. Mills mewed for correspondence the right to property of intestators d out heirs was vested iii the Governor - representing the Dominion, or the Llieutenant- Governer as representing the several lPrevinces. °. He spoke with much ability, displaying consid- erable research and legal knowledge. After Mr. Stirton had asked a question res- pecting the accounts between. Ontario and Quebec, Mr. Jones moved for a statement as to certain charges in relation to the Intercolonial Railroad. He referred to the public opinion respecting. al- leged extravagance and incompetency in con- nection with the construction of the' road, and Sir John Macdonald consented to produce the papers The affairs of the Upper Canada Bank were than the subject of a disevssion, in which Mr. Mackenzie and Sir F. Hineks were found in aoreemen:t.:as, to the deiays and costs o the busi notion for this view use. short THE. HUROLI EXPOSITOR.' be accepted 'as indicating Mr. Young's senti- ments. . - Mr.. Mackenzie reminded. Sir John A. Mac- donald of a promise given last session that the speeches then made, on Banking and Currency should be printed. He wanted to know if this had beendone, and hoped they would be publish- ed at once. Sir John A. Macdonald had forgot- ton -ills promise, and it was pretty clear that the engagement had fallen through. Sir John A. Macdonald, after first telling Mr. Mackenzie, in reply to a question, that Mr, Ran- kinhadnot, as was re rted been sent on a mission to the North-West by the Government, moved the. third reading of the OanadianFisheries and. Sick and Distressed Mariners' Bills, which were respettis'ely ordered to be brought.up for a second reading on Thursday and Friday next: Mr. Cartwright called attention to the absence of several Bank returns from ,Nova Scotia, es- pecially noting the negligence of the N. S. Bank of Commerce in this respect. He was told by Sir Francis Hincks that tae (Sir Francis) hoped to lay the returns on the table immediately. Hon. Mr. Holton asked the Finance Minister whether the resolutions en Banking and Currency would be in the hands of members before the de- bate, and was assured they el ould have them some hours in advance.. After formal motion from Sir John A. Macdonald respecting the North-West papers, the House -rose. TUESDAY. The discussion of the new Banking Scheme en - gagged the attention of the House, exclusively. It is a re -hash of the Galt antiose schemes of ast Sessions -'coupled with an a tempt to make the dote a little less nauseous tothe Banking In stitutigns. The Scheme is to be compulsory on all Banks ou the existing ones when their present charters expire, or sooner, if they desire --and on all new ones at once, as the condition of their receiving Acts of Incorporation, No 13afikis to have a less capital than $1,000,- 090. ` No Bunk is to issue notes for circulation under The note circulation of no Bank is to exceed its paid-up capital. The double responsibility p'ovision now exist- ingas to holders of Bank stoe t is to remain—and to be enforced at the expiry o six months from the failure of any Bank. Shareholders who transfer their Estock within three months preced ing Bank's failure are to be held liable under this clause to the creditors. The total liability of no Bank is at any time to exceed the amount of its specie 'and greenbacks on hand and three times its paid-up capital. Suspension of specie -payments for 90 days is to constitute, as heretofore. an act of bankruptcy,` and to involve forfeiture of the Bank's charter. No dividends exceeding eight per cent. per - annum are to be paid by any y Bank, until a Re- serve Fund of 20 per cent of its capital has been accumulated. U Lists of al'. Bank shareholders are to be published annually. No President, Vice -President, or Director of any Bank is to hold less than $5,000 of stock in the Bank he represents -anti the aggregate stock held by the whole Board of any Bank shall never be less than - five per cent of the en- tire capit it of the Bank. Provision is made for fuller monthly bank statements, and for the punishment of misstate- ments in them. No Bank is to make advances on its own stock, but the -existing lien held by the . Banks on the stock of their customers is to continue. Batik capital is not to be impaired by dividends out of capital—and when it is reduced by losses, the share holders are to make it up by payments pro -rata on their stock. All Banks are to receive their own notes at par for debts due them.; but they can only be -called on to pay out specie for their notes at the place where they are made payable. r s a very . ;evin gave sayiig he r of these Downward, respecting 'mo with- general as ness to which the former referred iii a correspondence. Mr. Blake confirme� and, the motion being adopted,, the H ly afterwards adjourned. MONDAY. The Hon Mr. Langevin told` Mr. ivard, in answer to a question, that the Gover ent would apply for an appropriation for new ost Office at Quebec, for which i egotations were in a for- ward state. Mr. Magillasked whether the Gov- ernment would provide means for the enlarge- ment of the St. Lawrence afid Welland Canals, and at the request of Sir John A. Macdonald agreed to repeat the question on Thursday. Mr. Burp .e wanted to know whether the vernment would take steps to obtain a report c f the prac- ticability of a St. Lawrence: and Bay of Fundy Canal ; but the Minister told him they had re- ports enough on that subject already. Mr Godin put a question respecting the duty on leaf to- bacco, but to this—and one from Mr. Jones; who wished to be informed whether the Government intended to 'impose a duty on agricultural produce imported into -Canada from the Unite States— Sit. F. Hincks replied that in due - course the pol- icy of the Government , would be masite, known, bat that at present any statement woul/1 be made premature. Mr. Stephenson had at heart the in- terest of rural postmasters, but Sir Join had not got a memorandum concerning them iii his pock- et, so the question stood over. Mr. Magill moved for the reappointment of the Hop andSalt Inter- ests Committee, which was agreed to. Mr. Dufresne asked for a return of the Inter-. colonial Railroad contracts that harfbeen thrown up. - He was told by Mr. Walsh there were none, but some had been n annulled. Hon. Mr. Holton. wished to know if reasons for the closing of these. contracts would' be given, but Sir John A. Mac- donald thought to give reasons would be object tionable.' Mr. Holton then asked if the . House would receive a detailedreport of the work _exe- cuted and money -paid. Sir John replied that only a formal report would be presented, but he hoped it would be as full as was necessary and satisfactory to the House. Mr. Mackenzie hoped they would have an account of the differences be- tween the contractors and the Chief Engineer, and this_ Sir John promised should ire forthcom- ing. ` . Mr. Oliver asked whether an'account would be rendeiedof the expenses of Mr. Howets mission to the North-West, and the Premier said this would be included. with the other papers. er one or two other questions had been disposeI of, NEWS OF THE WEEK. Nearly : all hopes for the safety of the steamer City of Bosto?z is gone. The Northern Railway Elevator, in To- ronto was buret on Monday. Loss exceed- ing $200.000: On Sunday afternoon% fire broke ont in Fergus, which destroyed the Hews Record printing establishment. . - There are very positive tumours that a settlement of the Alabama claims will be again shortly attempted. . There is a gold rush in Vancouver," caus- ing great excitement.° Nuggets of gold and lumps of silver are said to be plentiful. In the House of Commons (Imp. Par1.), Mr. Gladstone has promised the early in- troduction of practical measures t,o provide material education in Ireland and Scotland. it is now stated positively that the Roy- al Canadian Rifles are to be disbanded on the' •31st of March. This does not tally with the story circullated that they were to be sent to Red River in the spring. GRAND TRUNK : RAILWAY.—The Grand Trunk Railway Company have commenced booking through to China and Japanvia Grand Trunk, Michigan and Union Pacific Railways, and Pacific Mail steamers from San Francisco. The places they are at pre- sent ticketing to, are Yokohama and Hiogo, Japan, and Hong. Kong. Shanghai and Na- gasaki, China. -First-class and emigrant fares are about as follows :. In gold to Yokohama- $370 and $135. To Hiogo, $410 and $150, and to the others. $420 and $150. Steamaas leave San Francisco for China and Japan on the first of each month. The trip takes about three weeks from Mon- treal to China. - TIIE GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY.—The gross traffic earnings on this Company's line for the month of December last am= ounted to $370,148, the working expenses, including renewals, to $212,887, or_57 50 per cent. of the receipts, and the net earn- ings to $157,312; against, $337,883, gross traffic earnings in the same month of 1868, $178,373, or 52 76 per cent. working ex- penses, including renewals, and $159,511 net earnings, showing an,increase of $32,265 in the gross earnings, also of $34,44 in the working expenses, and a decrease of $2,199 in the net earnings. The above figures are subject to reduction- by the ex - .change of American currency. The Hamilton Times says : One even- g ing, about a week ago, Miss Maria Burk- holder, a young lady about eighteen years of age, daughter of Henry Burkholder of Binbrook, came home late from a party, and being thirsty, took a drink from a pail of water in the kitchen. She immediately discovered that she had heedlessly swallow- ed - some object that had been -in the water., A few minutes 4i terward0 she was seized with a d& t hl'y..k i ss, her sight failed, her face and throat were distorted and swol- len, and her tongue -protruded. from her month, while :she aieeuod to suffer- excrutiat ing agony. Dr, Z4ainley was called, and on learning the fact,; administrated a powerful. emetic, which had the desired effect of ejecting from her stomach a large poisonous bug, of a green i,olor, such asis frequently seen in stagnant pools in the country. Mies Burkholder t,o;.;atn improving immediately afterwards, turd is new almost wholly ie - covered, Chatham, Feb. 26.—At about 2 o'clock this morning a fire broke out in the dry goods store of Mr A G. Gordon. i The flames spread rapidly in spite of the efforts of the+Fire Brigade. The stores belonging to Mit A. G. Gordon, Mr. John Alexander, Miss Mitchell, and -Mr. A. K. Peck, were entirely destroyed. Part of the stocks were saved, . but greatly damaged. Miss; Roes and Mr. L. Tetrault bad their goods greatly damaged by removal, most of the losses are covered by insurance in the British Anieri- can, N iagara, Dispatch, Mutual, Commerci al, Union, Liverpool and London, , and Hartford. Mr. John . M. Weir, dry goods merchant, was seriously injured while re- moving good., from. the store of Mr. Gor don, Mr. Weir was in the rear of the build - jug when the roof fell in. He escaped by running through the flames, but was ter- ribly burnt. He is in a critical condition. Sir F. Mucks rose to make some personal .ex— planations.` He referred to the discussion on a previous evening between the Hon.lkfi r. Hunting- ton and himself respecting Hon. Jon Young's opinion in relation to Independence,and its as- sumed bearing on the question. of _Annexation. He noticed the contradiction given -by Mr. Young to his (Sir F. Hincks') account of the conversation referred to and repeated his determination .to_ the position taken by him in his (Sir F. Hincks'). much debated "private and confidential" circu- lar. He disclaimed any desire to injure Mr. • Young, he had not considered that gentleman's opinions any secret, and regretted h (Sir Fran- c's) ranc s) was at direct -issue with him r petting the conversation in question, althouh h felt bound "according to established usage" to accept Mr. Young's statement of what had take place. He then went On to -read a letter from Mr. Young in May last to the Globe ill which the atter avow- ing his wish for Independence, claim d that un- der that system of Government the eople would bo free to decide for themselves .re pecting An- nexation. He (Sir F: Hineks') thou ht this must CHESS. PROBLEM -NO. 91. -BY MR; TRLVOLI BLACK. �, i0. • • �f � i. ,fir ./%" / i<'l i r ih, n if „ '• eee 7 • • r• i Vi v"14 2 f:;/ rii/ • ''''/7°/ * WHITE. White to play and mate in 2 moves. FARMERS GO TO M'NAUCHT AND TEEPLE FOR WAGGONS, BUGGIES, AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS, and in fact, anything drawn by the horse. A large assortment always kept on hand. And for first- class HORSE SHOEING &JOBBINGthatis the place. A large stock of Dry Oak, and other Lumber, also Dry Waggon Spokes, for Sale: Seaferth, Feb. 4th, 1870.; 11-1y. r March 4, 1870. rteic Over Shoes, .t w DUNCAN & CO.'S. FELT OVER SHOES iEATTER, J. EXCHANGE BROKER, And dealer in Pure ° DRUCS. CHEMICALS. AND DYE STUFFS The Drug Department is under` the special care of an experienced Clemist. J. SHATTER,. Seaforth, Jan'y. 21st, 1870. 59-tf, DISSOLUTION O F PARTNERSHIP. At DUNCAN & CO Men's French` Calf Boots, S. MEN'S KIP BOOTS, MEN'S COWHIDE BOOTS, At DUNCAN & CO.'S. NTOT10E is hereby given that the partnership �v hitherto subsisting between August Zapfe, and John McCallum, Foundrymen, was this day dissolved by mutual consent, so far as relates to the said. John McCallum. The business will hereafter be carried on by August Zapfe and George Carter, 'under the name and firm of Zapfe & Carter, who will collect all debts due to the late partnership, and also discharge liabilities due by the said'partnership. • AUGUST ZAPFE, JOHN McCALL UM. Dated at Seaforth this 12th, j day of February, 1870. 115-2in. INSOLVENT ACT OF 1869. In the Matter of HENRY HARVY SMITH.' An Insolvent. I the undersigned John Heiden, the younger, of the Town of l Goderich, in the County of Huron. have been appointed Assignee in this. matter. Creditors are requested to file their claims be- fore me within one month. JOHN HALDAN, Jr.. Assignee. - Goderich, 5th day of February, 1870. 2in: LIVERY.. STABLE. JAMES ROSS desiries to inform the public that he has opened a New- LiveryStable in 'connection 'with his hotel, where parties can be accommodated with first-class horses - and vehicles, at reasonable prices. Seatorth, Jan'y. 21st; 1870. - .. 97-tf ' L ARIES' & MISSES' BOOTS At OF ALL CLASSES • DUNCAN & NEW FALL & WINTE$ GOOPS.- KIDD & M'MULKIN,' _ • RE prepared io show the Largest Stock of DRY pooDi Consisting of the Latest Styles of Dress Patterns, in Trish and French Poplins, all Wool Plaids, French Mernoes, and Twills of •various kinds, ever offered in Seaforth. A FULL ASSORTMENT OF MENS' BOYS' AND- YOUTHS' FELT HATS AND CLOTH CAPS At Their Milliner:- De.:a t Y �: ment. Is furnished with a large assortment of Data, Bonnets and Mantles of the Latest Fashi- ons aehi- ons; VERY CHEAP. READY-MADE CLOTHING I For the Million. GOOD TWEED SUITS FOR TEN DOLLARS. BOOTS & SHOES! DUNCAN & CO.'S. A FULL ASSORTMENT OF CHEAPER THAN EVER Also a very choice stock of Fresh Groceries Be sure and call for their $1.00 Tea, 25 lbs. Rice for 81 ; 11 lbs. Raisins, and 10 lbs. good bright Sugary ?LYE AND COURSE SALT. Give them a Gall. KIDD & McMULKIN. Collars, Nckties & Gins • At Seaforth, Jany 5th, 1870. DUNCAN & CO.'S. 8esferth. Jany: 22st,1670. 11, -ti; SIGH OF THE CIRCULAR SAW Wm. Robel-lson Co,, DEALERS .;IN ALL KI DS 11 SHELF AND HEAVY, HARDWARE Paints, Iron, Oils, - Glass, V Steel, Putty Ac., Blacksmith Coals, i1�J3� Spokes, Weavers' Supplies lies' of all kinds: JACK SCREWS TO HIRE. Seaforth, Jan/y.- 28, 1870. 112 • RTRACY, Huron_ BastOf the Me Seaforth, De L. VER{ . geon; eti of Market and ;ef Kidd* Mc' Seaforth, F, R• Oihce, deuce—Main-s Seaforth, D CAMPBE Gill Univ von, etc., Seaf Post Office Bu' found by night; ' Seaforth, Ju+ O. CAM . Law, December AYS&F at Law, Public Conve Archibald's St Money to Len w, TORNANT S&L' & forth, 1) at Law, S:+ ency, .,-onveya firma-eafort Trust and Loaai Colonial, Secnri Money at 8 per JAS. IL BENSON Seaforth, De l��tA.U� lvUtorn:+ and 1nsolvenoy erg. Solicitors Agents for th House B. --d L80,0: s,an Seaforth, I''.YAL .. licitor-in-' Public; &c. 0 Court House; N. B. --Monee Lands. -oderich,, Jaz zirm;) care taken tender -teeth.,` Booms over Coll Seafor•:th. Dec HARP'S HO Stage Office, SEaforth, Jazz.' jt3MMERC. Laird, prop laodation for th_ •and bar :are alae markets afford.. Ainleyville, A B. ROSS. ej begs to info the travelling col fit -crass aceom by travellers. always on hand, every necessary eaforth, Feb, MAILL & CB and Specific: ter's, Plasterer's1 &nd valued. 'Off - store, Court-klora Goderich, .,Apr; ENRi WA' er. -.Plans,- correctly. Ever, measured and -v dared. OFFICE. - son's -old store, S Seaforth, Jure S & W. McPI veyors, Cis of Conveyancing G. McPhillips, C Next door south Seaforth, Dec. AUI HA ZLEHI. the Conn Particular attese Stock. Farm St Terme. Goods .11 Landlord's War Fit Division Cc Ooflerieh,, Ji;