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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1870-04-08, Page 5PRTL 8, i8.7 . people expect favour - salt boring- experie • collected from the- ood and free from ira- ess of boring a bed of Doti, seine six or seven :rack. dzes John Collins was teas the second charge The offence was $ ;le, committed on the at eight ye,rs old, at h of January. The of the tittle girl, of Drs, Dean and Fife did fastened the guilt Ile jury found hiru ieteneed to. death, the e on the 9th of June 'andeettlioes in Seaforth e aoventry's. 87 tf. 'STATkS. Duse of Itepresentaj authorizing the City a tunnel under the vine, Tkas, March iveci of ' n extensive. na in estern Tex - s have been masse- d also that several cl, and several bun - est an usual supply rafts from Philaclel- ave been, received at men well known as has been a myster- ed teams from this [ Westford, some 17 ;e railroad. 'A week several double teams at. d casks, passed he village of Fair- st of St. Albans, and ipeated last Sunday -th lies between West, - ix of the teams were .1,`stirtield iS largely most sif whom aret ' about 10 miles from OK new religious jow- l& Pere Hyacinthe tred. 'ter announces that re has one to Ante - have been sent to :trncels say the Prince soon will. ;editorial staff of the ,traned to6 months' ie cif 3,000 francs ; i of the same paper ,Irsfitettitlis' imprison - francs, for viola - IN. 4tt as an opponent . present authorized 1 Ireland seems to testartt Church at aty, was entered by ['he wails and far- o the building it- leparture of troops :ganizecl for opera- •Netatry will be de - reason for this that settlement is Ly an explanation ; before:the Govern. many, after con - II for the conseIida- an with the French party, have given P.urths of the stock - L resolution to this meeting of the ndent says ,ripe -.two boys ; the children are woma•n is dead. of triplets within way- a case in Sand- tt three births se - s, once triplets. ave a King, - I see it hinted, that t cherished design to id put Prince Arthur ar the First of Cum- in these high Round - o desirous of having to reign over us, - anomical 'natives', to rill reduce taxation debt. It would bh showbrather Jon-a- ura/I:lent, and dazzle- , • of a Royal Court. . e inatitution for Ger- :would like to hang it. smiles, in white etertain for the atm - from two or three s rather cold and royal plants. They in this continent - r to, appreciate such le. The tendencies eards strengthening ar the people are so democratic ideas, deep- root among to receive in this $hip sa essential to epose upon the peo- its show. Perhaps Throne worse than notwithstanding, fellow, and we wish rhich he ia entitled, e on our own hook, 4 a Kiuga-t present.. O. K„ _APRIL 8, 1870. THE HURON EXPOSITOR. ftttog trprOtor..'.: DISTRICT MATTERS. ONE week from to -day is good Friday. McKieeor Council proceedings are unavoidably crowded. out of this issue. MR. NEWMAN bas removed his barber shop, to one door north ot Johnson Bros, hardware store Seaforth Volunteer Company, will be in- rpected, on Monday evening next, by Lt. Col. Servis, Brigade Major . ONE day last week, a little boy, soh of Mr. Guthrie, fell and broke his shoulder bone. Under the care of Dr. Tracy he is doing well. THE advertisement of Bonthron & Son, an- nouncing large arrivals of spring goods., came too late for insertion this week. Rev. T.Voldsmith, of Hamilton, will preach in the Presbyterian Church in this village; meriting and eieningboth next, and the following, Sunday. JOHN Campbell, at the sign of the Golden Sad -- die, is just receiving a stock of Trunks, Saddles and Saddlery. He also hat an extensive stock of ready-made harness, at a very low price. SEAFORTH Division, No. 32ln, Sons of Temper- ance, will hold their neat open meeting in the Good Templar's Hall, on Tuesday evening 12th inst. Addresses by Dr. Campbell, Jno. Gray, Peter McDonald and others. W. H. OLIVER, has removed his saddle and harness shop, to the more commodious premises, one door north of his old stand; and having also increased his stock, he has better facilities than ever, for giving his customers every satisfaction. Mn. J. P. Brine will sell, for Mrs. Jarvis, -by, public auction, on Main Street, Seaforth, on the 19th inst., a large quantity of valuable household furniture, including Chairs, Tables, Stands, Hall Furniture, Chiffonier, Walnut Wardrobe, Bu- reaus, Staves; Crockery, etc., ete. THIS COMMUIlitir was pained, as well .as sur- prised. on Monday morning, by learning, that a •young minister, named Robinson, who, for a few months past has been a resident of Seaforth, had the week previous, left for unknown parts, under suspicious eircumstanees. Upon investigation, it was discovered, that for some time previous, he • had been shipping parcels per Express,' which it was conjected contained his clothing, books, &c.. He also left debts to the amount of $170 unpaid, ;hal took, with him, something like $100 in cash, the property of a brother minister, -which he had beeneugaged to collect, from the subscribing mem- bets ef the eongregation..- • THERE will be sold by public auction for Mr. Samuel Hannah, on lot 26e 12th concession Mc- Killop, on Thursday, April 14, 1870, the follow- ing valuable farm property: One span of young working horses; two mares, with foal; eight cows, with calf" ten head of young cattle, twenty sheep.; three double -waggons; one buggy ; one sulky, one pair bob sleighs, one fanning mill, - one cutter; three ploughs; two cultivators ; .one - 8 ett of double harness ; 1 sett of single harness ; one threshing machine; a quantity of hay • a quantity of pine lumber ; two hundred cedar posts ; onedou ble carriage ; also a variety of other articles. In addition to the above, aitthe house- hold furniture of the proprietor will also be sold. Sale to commence at 12 o'clock, noon. RA ILWAY ...ACC I DENT. —011e -11„a 1 st week, while a train was standing, at this station, a brakesman, namal Satin Hamilton, while in the act of coup- ling cars, got his body between the bumpers; and received a Most fearful jam. He was caught just below the ribs, aad the matter for surprise, is, that he was not instantly killed, outright. As it is, however, he lives, and we are pleased to hear, with probabilities of recovery. From the time of the accident up to the present, as may be easily understood, he has been a terrible sufferer, and at times, it has been supposed, that he couldnot possibly live. Ever since theaccident, he has re- ceived. the most attentive nursing, and un- renaitting medical attention; and should he survive, of which we are given good hopes, he will be a living testimony of the care of his nurses, and • the skill of his medical attendant, Dr, Vercoe. • CARMICHAEL'S HOTEL. This imposing structure is situate on the cor- ner of Main and Goderich Streets. Its size is. 95 - x75 feet. It is three stories in height, and has a- basement the full size of the building. The roof is of slate. Over each of the main entrances—of which there are two, one on Main and another on Goderich street—is a very handsome portico, sup- ported by iron columns access to which is gained from the second flat A portion of the ground flat has been set apart for two stores one of which is already occupied by Mr. Fred. Veal, for a gro- cery and liquor business. • THE BASEMENT. The basement is employed for cellars for the stores, and the hotel, and one part is apportioned' off as a kitchen, which, by the way, is fitted- up with all the latest improvements, for facilitating the performance of the labor, peculiar to this de- partment of an eiteneive hotel. • THE GROUND FLAT. In the south end, are the two stores aforemen- tioned. - At the north-east corner is the bar -room, the outside entrance to which is on Main street. The internal arrangements of the bar -room are very tasty and convenient. The artistic fitting of the :leer command the admiration of all be- holders. A spacious hall opens up from Main street, from which lead up, and. open. off, the pub- lic stairway, two sitting rooms, bar -room, office, and. the commodious 'dining room. By a wide stairway . THE SECOND STORY fs attained. Two transverse halls' lead through this entire fiat. From these open off; a number of pleasant parlors, 16 airy bed rooms, and wash, • bath and water closets. A very fine dwelling - house, attitehed to one of the stores, also occupies a portion of this flat. THE THIRD STORY. Halls, similar to those in the second story tra- verse this fiat. Several sitting rooms with bed- raoma attachtd, occupy some of the most promi- nent parts, and otherwise it is partitioned off, into bedrooms—of which there are twenty-three— wash rooms., closets, etc. THE FORMAL OPENING. The formal opening took place, on Thursday 'evening, 31st ultwhen a respectable number, of the leading citizens, of the village and surround- ing country, sat down to a .handsome spread in honor of the occasion. E. Cash Esq. occupied the ehair, and R Govenlock Esq. the Vice., the usual formal toasts were proposed. and duly responded to. In responding to the toasts, peculiar to the - occasion, maanimous and deserved_ tribute was paid to the energy and enterprise, of Mr. Carmi- chael, which ledhimto erect a building, involv- • ing an outlay of from $12,000 to$15,000, putting Seaforth, in a position, to claim an hotel struc- ture., equalled by few in the largest towns in the country, and excelled by a still lose number, in any of our cities'. MR- PUNSHON'S LECTURE. The Rev. W. Morley i,Punshon., delivered hie celebrated lecture on Macaulay, in the basement of the Canada Presbyterian tihureh, of this ail- lage, on the evening of Friday last, under the auspices ot the Wesleyan Methodist Church, The attendance was not so large as might have been expected on such an occasion. The extremely bad state of the wade, however, no doubt pre- vented many people in the country, and neighbor- ing villages, from attending, who, under more favorable circumstances. would scarcely have al- lowed an opportunity of listening to this gifted Divine. pasa unimproved. , The Chair was occupied by the Rev. Mr. Price, Pastor oi the congregation. The meeting was opened by the Rev. Mr. Dyer offering prayer. At the conclusion of which, the Chairman in a few appropriate and well chosen remarks, introduced the REV, W. M. PUNSHON, who was received with loud applause. He stated that the subject of his lecture, Thonaas Babington Macaulay, was from the middle rank of society. He was born at Rothley Temple, Leicestershire, the resiuence of his uncle Thomas Babington, in the tuonth of Oc- tither, 1800. His father. Zachary Macaulay, re- sided at Clapham, and, although a person of but lianited education and small means, wee yet a, man of much mental ability, great energy, and one who lead accomplished much for the good of his fellow -men. His mother was the daughter of a book -seller in Bristol, and was an estimable woman. Thellecturer stated it was not his inten- tion to follow up, to any greatleugth, Macaulay's parental history; but when we come in contact with a great man, it is ouly natural to enquire re- garding his parentage, as we can geneeally.judge by the tree what kind of leaves it will bear. Ma- cauley, however, did not inherit many of the characteristics of either parent, but always aimed to carve out a naine for himself, and which through his indomitable perseverance, and great abilities, he was emminently successiul in doing. Zachary Macaulay had associated 'with sueh men as Sidney Smith, Wilberforce, and other kindred spirits. an4 with these, took a most active part in the religious reaction which occurred after the French Revolution. He, also, by the cansecras tion of his every energy, did much towards aiding in sweeping, hem the face of the earth, the mon. strous evil of human slavery. During his life, he battled bravely with all the gigantic evils of the time, and labored vigorously for the good of his fellows, and, like many others, such as himself, died poor; but left behind many firm friends, to bewail his loss. and honor his majesty and good- ness. Macaulay. even in his earliest years, show signs of the greatest talent and ability. At t early age of 8 years, his energy and perseveran urged him to the mastery of every subject whic came under his consideration. So" remarkab was he in this respect, that his fame reached t ears of Hannah More, who, from what she ha heard regarding him, decided to pay him visit. after which, the High Priestess, in a lette uttered an oracle, predicting his future greatnes He had, also. at this age, a through knowledge the classics, and so apt was he at the compositio ef poetry, that he plight almost be styled ti " Poet Born." At the age of 13, he was place under the care of the Rev. Mr. Preston, Profess° of Trinity College, Cambridge, •under whose tu thin he made most rapidprogress. His first cri -ical essay, and earliest published work, appeare at this time in the Christian Observer, and short] after, appeared in -the same journal, an anonymou letter in defence of Novel Reading, from his pen Notwithstanding, that so much of his time wa taken up by his studies and hterary pursuits, h never lost sight of, or forgot, his favorite pass tinie—the .composition of poetry. So much wa he taken up with this, that on one occasion, dur Mg his holidays, while on a visit to Hannah More, she said that during the whole time of his visits, they had poetry to breakfast, peotry to dinner, poetry to supper, and poetry all the time. During the latter part of his residence at the Un- iversity, he might be said tsehave fairly started in the world of letters, having contributed several able essays' and criticisms to a magazine published by Charles Knight, and entitled Knight's Quar- terly, The lecturer here passed a high eulogium upon Mr. Knight. for the kind and courteous manner in which he had dealt with Macaulay, and remarked, that it was well for the latter. that he had so kind and genial a leader, under whom he won his spurs. His art.cles were also won t to enrich the pages of the .North British Review. where they were Placed side by side with the brilliant compositions of Jeffrey, the caustic writings of Brougham, and the drollery and sound sense of Sidney Smith. As ey(11 as being a most brilliant writer, and a natural poet, he was an omniverous reader, and was familiar with rery corner of the book world. Every reader of 3 essays and criticisms, must wonder what e has not read, as in his writings will belfouncl otations from obscure writers: references to me verses of Scripture, which are seldom read, d names of places that have driven us 'Ito the las to ascertain their location. In exeinplifica- on of this character, the lecturer stated that on e occasion a party of waggish young ladies had tennined to puzzle him, and accordingly pro - red a piece elf Chinese music, which they had eviously studied up for the occasion, and pre- nted it to him and asked him to read it. Mac- ulay, who was thoroughly master of the Chinese nguage, took the music and read it off at once, the great surprise of his lady friends ; and ether to prove his thorough knowledge of its ysteries, it turned out, that he, himself had, Inc years ,previously written the same piece. The feet of his amazing knowledge ie beyond pute. How did he get it? He was just gifted other • men are. It was his well cultivated. mory, coupled with persevering industry that ought him lli8 stores of knowledge. It was by rk, patient plodding work. and. sweat of the ain, that he gained his vast fund of knowledge. riy who have had memories as tretentive as , but who lacked steady industry, have lived obscurity, and died not known. It was the lesson—a-worthy purpose and patient energy, uld certainly achieve greatness. Patient en - y, seeadiness of purpose, and plodding indus- , are! sure means of success. It is part of true atnets to make occasions of your owe.- They not heroes who wait until fortune comes to in. The true hero is he who is prepared to e and surmount all ,difficulties, and achieve cess and -fortune by means of his own energy ability. There is no person who need des - r. The poorest of mortals can be courteous, d, and censiderate, and although they maynot able to thrill Senates with their eloquence, or the. admiration of the ardent student, and e their names enrolled on the record of fame, they may be loved and admired by their fel- e, and when they pass away, the hearts of (3. may thrill with regret, and the eye glitter h the dew of sorrow. Dwell in peace and mony with your fellow-men—de all that lies our power to smooth the paths of those mid you,eind although you -may not be called occupy high, or honorable positions in the agement of the:affairs of State, you Will have t true honor, which will never wax old., Use opportunities you have of doing good, make best of, your circumstances, give your hearts od, and your lives will not be in. vain -amen miss you when you go, eyes will gaze down the silenttonab to get a last farewell look ur depstrting form, and hearts that you have to make happy, will recall you to mind, after yole have passed into Eternity. ed he ce. le he a r, s. of cI t - hi qu SO an at ti OD de cu pr se ca la to fu so dis as Inc hr wo br Ma his in old wo erg try gre are the • fac suc • and .isai kin be win hav yet low 80M twit har in y aro to man tha the the to G will into at y heled • Ion Tile Lecturer wenton at considerablelength, to revi w, in an able an eloquent manner, the career of L rd Macaulay as a Politician, Statesmane&c., and in each of these characters, portrayed in glowing cokes, his upright, aid unimpeachable demeanour, and -concluded by cOntrasting the career of the son with that of the father, and ex- pressing surprise and regret, that through all the writings of Macaulay, ' nothing valid be iound which would in theslighteit degree indicate, that he had devoted any shaeeof his great talents to- wards the advencement of the spiritual intereats of m .nkind It would almost seem, that he had studied to av id any reference tq matters concerning man's futur welfare.: We regret that neither time, nor space will allow us to closely follow the Lecturer through the lttter part of his lecture, as it was certainly one of the richest, and most beau- tiful elocutional efforts to which it has ever been our privilege to listen. Durine the eourse of the lecture, Mr. Punshon recited some of Macaulay's choicest poetical gems, amongst which was, " Horatius." This le autiful, and thrilling poem, _ was rendered in so natural a manner, and the dif- ferent (+erecters so vividly brought forward, that a person was almost led to imagine that the whole scene 3,118 being enacted before his eyes: I he lecture was concluded amidst loud and. pro. longed applause. After order was metered. the Benediction was pronouncedand the audience dispersed, having listened to one of the rich- -est literary treats ever given in Seaforth. BLU:EVALE. THAW.—Very gradually, and beautifully, the snow is going away. The weather is very fine, and from all appearances, our anticipations of a great flood will not be realized. • POPULATION.—No less than. live births have oc- curred, in this small village, during this last week. Our people believe in the scriptural injunction, "Multiply and replenish the earth." SAD • •ACCIDENT.—A liteEe girl, three years of age, daughter of Mr. James Donaldson, fell tate a large pot of boiling water, and was so severely scalded, that she only lived about fifteen hours after the occurrence. 4ouci-Ep,vILLE. PECULIAR ACCIDENT.1 On Friday last, while Mr. Thomas Hyslop was driving home I load of hay, from allneighbor's, )11.e indulged in a smoke. Coming to a hill, he gotit the load, to lighten the horses work, leaving a boy on the load to drive. Before he got eft however, a spark must lave dropped from his pipe, into the hay, for before he arrived at the top of the hill, what was his con- sternation. on looking round to see the load almost enveloped in flames! • The horses were imme. diately detached, and the hay thrown off, with all possible speed; yet it was only with great- dif- ficulty that the v. aggon was saved from distruc- tdon, and had it not been for a convenient pond of water, it would not probably have been done. As it was, a number of the spokes were entirely burnt, and other parts of the waggon injured. • ZURICH. DEBATING SOCIETY. —The debating society is progressing against "wind and tide." It meets on every Thursday evening, to discuss some important subject, for the benefit of its members and the audience in attendance. Thelast sub- ject discussed was, Resolved,—" That the seldter has suffered more hardships in the service of his country, than the sailor." Robert Brown, lead- ing the affirmitive, and Daniel Stienbachs the m gative. This subject was ably discussed. Mr. Thor.- as Pennington, Chairman, gave the decision in favor of the affirmative. The subject for next evening is, Resolved—" That the fanner has a more desirable source of livelihood, than the mechanic." Johu Grandy, leading the aflirma- tine, and W. G. Wilson, the negative. MORYJS. SCHOOL EXAMINATION.—The first quarterly ex- amination of the year, of the school, in School Section No. 9, taught by Mr. John Armour, took place on Tuesday, 29th ult. There was a large number of parents and other visitors present, who seemed to take great interest in the proceedings. About thirty scholars were in attendance. The progress they have made since the previous ex- amination, held in Deceniber last, shows that neither they, nor their teacher have been idle. They appear to thoroughly understand what they have been studying. A number of fine books -were awarded as prizes. It would occupy too much space, to mention the names of all those who re- ‘ceived prizes; but the following are those who took special ones—English History, Janet Hyslop ; Writing -5th class, Mary Hyslop; 4th class, Daniel Rowland ; 3rd class, Alexander Carsons ; 2nd class, John Clennon ; Spelling, Mary Hyslop; Arithmetic, Janett Hyslop. The people of the section, • are well satisfied with the manner in which Mr. Armour conducts the school; in testi- mony of which, it is sufficient to mention that this is his third year in the school. "WROXETER. SHINGLE FACTORY.—Ireland's new shingle fac- tory is now open for work. The best of shingles to be had at the shortest notice. SUGAR MAKING. —Farmers are getting ready for the sugar -making, andssome have commenced, though there has not yet been a very gooia "run." FRUIT TREE8.—Farmers, in this vicinity, are complaining very much, of the ravages of the mice on the fruit trees. Some are totally destroy- ed from this cause. WEATHER. --We have lately had some fine spring weather, which is rapidly driving the snow off. The river. is rising fast, and fears are enter- tained-, of the consequences, of a heavy freshet. PIGEONS. —Some of the largest flocks of pigeons ever seen in these parts, were noticed last week, flying from 5 uth,to north, and the wise acres are making all I., uds of predictions concerning them. Some say they are a sign of a fine spring, others that they indicate a very unhealthy summer, While the niore practioal, modestly assume, that they are a sign of lots of game, for the summer sport. EXETER. TI•••=•••••••••••• ACCIDENT.—Mi: Thos. BUIlth0/11, Was seriously injured, while working, at a sawing -machine, at Mr. McEwens. The accident occurred, while he . . . was standing behind another individual, who was splitting wood, mid in swinging the axe, struck Mr. Bunthorn on the face, making a large cut, and knocking out two teeth, fortunately he is now progressing, favorably. Great care and precau- tion should be exercised in order to prevent such serious consequences. * Nennow ESCAPE—On Saturday last, a- cow, be- longing to Mr. Whitlock, France: t wen went to the river. betWeen Francestown and Exe- ter. to quench her thirst. .The ice being rather deceptive, she ventured too farand was precipitated into the water. • After a few minutes elapsed, several men were seen running to and fro, on the ice endeavoring to throw a rope Around her horns and bring her on shore, and after several fruitless attempts were made, they succeeded in rescuing the animal, halm her Perilous position. SCHOOL EXAMINATION. -011 the 23rd ult., A public examination of the pupils of S. S. No. 2, Biddulph was held. *There were about eighty, or s ninety pupils present. In all the brancheet which they were examined, they acquitted themselv very creditably. At intervaldi es :ring the after- noon,throthceee dteinacghsertshsismteusi• This school has been c by her sister, enlivened for years under the management of rnaleterchers, and since the time that Miss Grundy took charge of it, which wag at the commencement of this year, it has wonderfully improved. The closing proceedings of the day were a runnberof addresses by some of the teachers. - AINLEYVILLE. POSTPONEYIert—The • concert, by the talent ed Mr. Kay, did not come off, owing to the bad weather. It was postponed sine die. MARICETS.—Wheat, 80cts $100 Peas, 50 al 60 ; Oats. 25 ® 35; Beef, $400 ® ei00 , Pork, $7 ap $8; butter in rolls, 18c; Lard, 12tc ; Tal- low, 8c; Eggs per doz, 1. SAD ACCIDENT.—On Monday, a little girl, a- bout 7 years old, daughter of Mr. J. McLauchlan, near the Town Piot; went to the well to get a pail of water, and fell in, and was drowned. NEW HOTEL—Mr. James Leonaad, of the Leonard Hotel, has bought the store and dwell- ing, formerly occupied by Mr. Muir, and owned by Mr. Sloan. Mr. Leonard, we believe, intends fitting it up for an hotel. TILE. NARROW GAUGE.—The Narrow Gauge line has failed to make a start, as was expected, today, owing to a kink in some of the rails; but no doubt, it will be in running order in a day or two. There will be abranchto Jamestown. Where is that? Ahem. --April has arrived, not as is her wont, in tears, but with bright and shining countere ance, causing old Winter with his pale and frigid face to v_anish, and let go his icy hold, and hide himself in the creeks and rivers, which are now dashing and splashing, and plunging their way to the great ocean. So far the snow. and ice hae gone oft gradually, and unless heavy rains set in, our bridges will be &I safe. • HOWICIC. NEW STORE. --D. Ferguson, Esq., has opened a splendid stock of goods in the village of Gorrie. SCHOOL HOUSE.—This vellage has decided to build a school house, 36x56, and if finished ac- cording to model, wil be both neat and substan- tial. • _NEW Cnimen. —The new church of this place, which is now being pewed, is expected to be finished, so as to be dedicated about the 10th of June. It belongs to the Episcopalism body. The Rev. Dean Heilmuth, D. D., of London has pro- mised to be present at the dedication, VOLUNTEERS.—Company No. 8, are being dril- led by Capt. Kahle. They pass their drill credit- ably. Lieut. Gray has tendered his resignation on account of his private business being so large, and oceupying all his time. The company will miss him. RAILWAY.—It is the intention of the Township Council, to cause a by-law to lie presented to the "independent" electors, to give the W. G. and B. railway an extension Of one year, in their time for the completion of the railway to Haniston. The time, as fixed by the ',resent by-law, will ex- pire on the 17th of November. 1870. • Stephen Council. • The municipal Council of -Stephen township, met 011 the 26th of March. Members all present. , Moved by D. ,Coughlen, seconded by T. Yearly that J. Kuhn attend to the clearing of the road- way between lots 21 and 22, in the llth collo a. sion. Moved by D. Coughlen, secOnded by T. Yearly, that Mrs. Nelson receive $10, she being in destitute circumstances, Moved by D. Cough- len,seconded by J. Kuhn, that S. Press receive $2.00, part payment of road contract. Applica- tion for Collectorship at a salary of $80, will be received at the next meeting. Various road petia tions were presented, which were ordered to lay over for the next meeting. -Pound Keepers the same as last year. Three ad-litiimal fence viewers were appointed, viz:—R. McPherson, N. Corbett and E. Clarke. The following additional orders were given—J. Lewis, $60.19 ; error in Collector, $100; Eales, iepairing Town Hall $40; Assessor, $70 ; week on lot 3t, 14 con., $25 ; cha- rity, $5, abstract of title for hall, $1.95, • pipes, stoves, &c., $20; Fulton, for lumber for 8th and 9th con., $19.35 '• Mitchel, repairing scraper 95 cents. Trenthickfor attending election meeting. Council now adjourned. to the last Saturday in April, to hear appeals, and other business. C. Pamiav, Clerk. CRANBROOIC. ACCIDENT. -7 --James Fulton, in the vicinity of this place, met with ,a serious accident en Wed- nesday last. While chopping a tree, which lodged in another in falling, and when cut off the stump, broke in two, the top part falling backwards, fell on him, crushing him down in the snow, breaking his collar bone, and dislocating several ribs from the spine. He is undlik, the treatment of Dr. Holmes, who has hopes is recovery. Bemuse—Business ieeenther dull, at present, owing to the bad state of the roads. The snow is fast disappearing. It is thought the spring freshet will carry off the dams, bridges, &c. Mr. Mollison, who kept a general store, here, has -re- moved to Clifford, and gone into the grocery busi- ness. Mr. Miller, successor to John McIntyre. having exhausted -his means in building a stone mansion, has retuned to the village of Heideburg, whence he came. We have only two stores at present. both 'doing a good business, and prepar- ing to receive spring importetions. There is an excellent opening for a grist mill. The river Maitland supplies first class water power ; and as farmers have to go a distance. of from ten to twenty miles, to get their misting done, this is one of the best sites for a country mill, in the western province. .Scirooe EXAMINATION.—The examination, of the village school, was held, on Thursday the 31st ult. The Local Superindent, Trustees, seve- ral parents. and other visitors were present. The pupils gave evidence of a superior training, by the readiness. with which they answered the ques- tions propounded to them, in the various branches taught. Their thoroughness, was especially mark- ed, in Arithmetic and Geography. Their reading, from the lessons selected by the Superintendent, called forth the euology of all present. The teacher, Mr. A. McNair, must have been per- severing, in order to have his -pupils attain such a 'state of proficiency. Towards the close, the Rev. J. Ferguson, Local Superintendent, addressed the parents, present, on the importance of keeping their children regularly at the School. He first - showed the pecuniary loss incurred. through irreg- ularity; next, he clearly -demonstrated, that nearly one half of the teacher's service was lost, through the want of punctuality, on the part of the pupils; and lastly, showed the injury done their children, by depriving them of the training, necessary for the duties of life. • WINOHAM MALIGNANT DISEASE.—A very malignant kind of typhoid fever has been prevalent in this neigh- borhood, for some time, and in several instances it has proved fatal. . LW14,Y SCHEIrLig theseltedules,which were sent to the various municipalities, havebeen returned to, and sent by O. Tait Scott, Esq., to the President of th a T. G. and B. Railway. M. P. P.'s VIstr.—We had a flying visit from O'ar M, P. P., lately, but as his speech, in Howick village, against the "India Rubber" narrow guage, as he termed it, was not too well ai pre- eiated here, he Wisely deferred giving us one, till some future period. • EPIsCOPAI CHURCIL—The.building coramittee, of the Episcopal Church, have seated, and other- wise fitted up, the interior of the Church, in a very hendsome manner. Mr. C. Lloyd, the con- tractor, deserves great praise for having perform- ed his part of the contract, in so workman -like a -way. Nzw HOTEL.—Mr. George Green, merchant, who has forsome time observed. the great injury done to business, by the want of proper accommo- dation for teams, &c., is actively making prepara- tions, for building a first class, hotel, in the Ltewere Village, this spnng. Good for Green A SENSIBLE MAN.—MT. J011718t071, he a sensi- ble nian, being of the opinion,. that it is not pent. for man to live an amphibious life, is erecting. se dwelling house in the Upper Village, into which • he intenda to remove in a few days, so that hes. may have some place, whereon to rest.his foot, when the village is inundated. BustNess. --Business, in general, is rather Asa' at present, as the farmers, in this neighborhood, are preparing fur their spring work, but Messrs._ Ainsley & Welsh have anticipated spring, by fit- ting up a large and excellent assortment of weeden ploughs, which the farmers would. do well torexat - mine, before purchasing elsewhere, as they are-. determined to sell at prices equally as low, i not - lower, than any other establishment in the coun— ty.. CONCERT.—On Friday evening, the let instess Mr. Jno. Orr, gave one of his Juvenile Coneertse, in Mr. Griffin's Hall The hall WAS very taste- - fully decorated, and neatly fit& d up, for the occa-- si n. About 7 o'clock, the audience commenced to gather. The juveniles -were ranged on a. high • platform; and singing commenced, songs, dialo- gues and recitations followedin rapid succession, for aboutthree-quarters of an hour, when, with e.. crash, down came the platform, and teacher, children and platform were precipitated in one.: great, grand melee to the floor! All huniedi to- - wards the fallen, to see who were hurt; but, very - *fortunately, all escaped, uninjured, except one er - two boys, who were slightly bruised. This brought _the concert to a close. The singing of the children , was very creditable, Upon the whole, but the audience would have appreciated the pieces bet- tgr, if Mr. Trott had not given them in his con- cert here, last year. The dialogues and recite, tions were really excellent, and called forth re- peated encore'', from the audience. If Mr. hum Orr, ever favors us again with a juvenile concert,. we would advise him to employ a few more rutile, in constructing his platform. Grey Council Meeting. The Council met at James Tucks Hotel, this, s day, according to appointment from la,st meeting.. Members all present. Reeve in the elsair. • Minutes of last meeting having been read and ap- proved, a circular from W. T. Mason, Secretary of the Toronto Eye and Ear dispensary was then reed. • Likewise •a circular from the Hon. John. ,.Carling, relative to eMigration. When it %Yaw moved by 'A. McDonald, seconded by s. rrreta-- mon, that the blanks Agent be filled up as follows,. viz :—Giving employment to 15 male servant's:, through the year; to 15 male servants threughe the busy scaeon, and eniployment to 20 female : servants, and that the papers be returned t thee. department at once. Carried. The Auditor& re- port for the past year was then read in detail_ When it was moved by T. Williamson, seconde& by Jno. Stracham, that the Auditors' report fore the past year be reeeived and adopted. Carried - Moved by A. McDonald, seconded by S. Stem -- mom that the Reeve do make out debentures in favor of A. McNair and A. Stewart, ieuditors,„. in the sum of $7.50 each, for their services. Car- ried. Moved.' by S. Slemmon, seconded by June, Strachan, that the Reeve do make out a deben— ture in favor of Angus Bello, in the sum of $10. being part payment on crosswaying opposite lots. 32 and 34, concession 10, making in all the sum of - twenty -four dollars, paid thereon, he having beeft. paid the sem of $14 before, on certificate of 1-hzet Campbell. Carried. Moved by A. McDonald., econded by T. Williamson, that the Reeve L-ake:: debenture in favor of John McNiel in, thsn e ub, f $80, being for salary as collector in the sum or 69—amount of his tender, and the sum of $1 t or extra labor in collecting loll on account of - wrong assessment Carri Ded. Moved by A. Mc- onald, seconded by Jim. Strachan, that the Reeve do make out a debenture in favor of Niel - McNichol in the sum of $2.00, being for crosswatt- n at lot 27, con. 4. Carried. Moved by T._ alliamson, seconded by J110. Strachaalthat the. eeve do grant a debenture in favor of James- ishop in the SUM of $25, being for work done-ine th concession, from lot 3 to 5, 'certified by) T._ mith. Carried. Circulars and other papeis hay- ig been received horn the Department of Publics- Vorks reletive to the Draniage Act, and being ead, it was moved by Jno. Strachan. st eanded by . Williamson, that said papers be laid_ oventilt: same future meeting of Council for further eon- deration, . Carried, h the matter of peti- on of Robert Robertson and others, it was moved y 8. Slemmon, seconded by A. McDonald, that he petition be laid over till some future meeting f Council. Carried. Moved by A. McDon-ald, conded Jno. Strachan, that the Reeve make. :debenture in favor of Alex. McArthur in thee nn of $ , being the amount Of interest pa' st by im on arrears of taxes. Carried. The- Tree- rer's bonds having been lain on the table.and amined, it wasmoved by A. McDl-Z ona, second- - by Thos. Williamson, that on account of one: the sureties having .sold out and having 73.09. in- - rest in the comity, the Treasurer be required toe rnish a new bond with five good aolvent sure-- es•besides himself, and. such as will be approvedt y the Council, when the old bond will be eiven. p—such bond, and sureties to be submitted ate he next meeting of Council. Carried:. Witle eference to the resignation of Township Cler hich was laid over till this present meeting,andi ding that he now consents to serve another year. it is the wish of the Council, it was mored by. . McDonald, seconded byJno. Strachan ; Thole. e Township Clerk's resignation be not accept - ▪ Carried. _Moved by hue Straehan, seconded'. T. Williamson, that the Clerk be, and it liere- - instructed. to haver at least 2'00 copies of thee uclitors' account printed 111 detail, in sheet form, r the cheapest Way it can be got done,) for digs bution through the Township. Carried. Moreel A. McDonald, seconded by S. Slemmon, that - e Collector is hereby inkructed to call on Wm.. oung, and if he refuses to pay his taxes, to levy • his goods and cuattels as theLlow direetsa Oar- - d. Moved by S. Slemraon, seconded bes Jre rachan, that the Council do now adjourn, tos et again at Dalme's Hotel, when notified by the, Gevreey. , MCaalTrcihed1.5, 1870. Clerk. a WM. GRANT. 6 11 ei ti se a 81 SU ex ed of te fu ti 11 fin if A th ed by by A tri by th on rie 8t me Re BIRTHS. Kietomeer—In Seaforth, on the 31st ult., tie. wife ot John Killoran of a son. STEVENS—In Seaforth, on the 31st ult., the wife - of Thos. Stevens of a son. Etearri—In the Township of Hay, on the 24t.b. ult., thetwife of Mr. R. Eacrett, of a sone MARRIAGES LANE--PIKEHAYTER. Seaforth, on the 29th ult., by the Rev. C. C. Johnson Mr. Henry Lane to'ltliss Elizabeth PikehaYter, both of Stanley. CP JS. PORTER, Seaforth, Ont.'dealezeirelides. . sheep skins, furs and wool. Liberal advance- • ments made on consignments. Money to lend: Insurance agent. Debts collected, Highest price paid for green backs. —Office east side of Main Street, ene door north Johnson Brost. Hardware Store. 122 -tis PARK LOT FOR SALE. BETWEEN Ygmondville and Seaforth, iname.- diately South of the Carding Mill property, 1 acre—also60,000 bricks, and 18 cords of storm - Lot and material will be sold either together oze separately. Terms liberal. Apply to McCAUGHEY& TIOLMESIIEDt. Or to - THOMAS .KNOXt.. • 122-4iias.