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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1870-04-29, Page 5i AP u. 29, 1870. —Prince Borelii, at Mart ea a iw planet. 2-1ne Marathon bn- mde4 by troops, but tisane s ankrefuselto sur - 1 :1-..-- e Orleanists think - &oat) nsier's chances for- a hav been improved by wi Henri'of• Boubon. 3 --It strong movement ‘yroi for secession froin , in se the question of ed 4pu the Coimeil. Iists mating to France and compelled to rentain abodie. Several of the [ on the S panish frontiei . —The police are active . b1et 'recently issued by waitezenburg against Photographs of these a been seized. --The Chinese Embassy eity. Russia has signed reaty, and agreed to a lio frontier question. The , to Brussels and Parii. .,iome., lt a duel was recently , Oral Prim and Admiral ,of which have been care- ublie. Prim, has eel -- lately from a slight. y of the duel, general-. abay arose from this eir- , —The Journal Official o7inggroclarnation by the len, the Constitution in Virtue of the powers 7.Atified by eight millions established the Empire, 'ranee ' eighteen years of r I which have not been , has ensued order, and a to all imp' o veraents... ha.s been confirmed, and s taken in the pro - but changes 'Isis of the Plebiscitura, oditied without an, appeal becomes indispensible ngtitutional fact shall be .ople,_ as wz-Te fonw_irly f the Republic and of the !. two epochs it 'wa,s be- ryself believe to -clay, that lout you was illegitimate. of imperial and Demo - be reduced to a small xental provisions which , without your consent. have the advantage of a the progress already g beyond the influence - tion the principles of the 16 ii lost too often in bar - E ° controversies, and may npIoyed hereafter in seek - )f increasing the, moral 1 -being of the greatest ss myself to all you who, ecember,184S, surmount - place rue at your head. -wenty-two years have, guarded ma by suffrages, Air co-eperation, reward- etion, give me a new idence in, bri4ing to the mative vote. You will TS of a revolution ; you Lcl liberty on a solid basis; ar easier in the futm e the D clown to my son. You reously. for 18 years cloth- st extensive powers. Be mous to -day in support- aation, of the Impelial nation has no way of at - )meta Without resting on e,anarantee at the same [ progress To the call 'an to ratify the liberal 1,rring the last ten years mysett faithful to my irate, penetrated bv •-!Toru- ited by your will, and idence, to work without Yrosperity and grandeur Rieltot.: and Seatt- t, at Ottawa t the two act deer Richot and Scott,. t up on the Ottawa war- m_ with aiding and abet - of Thomas Scott at Fort F4- March. Considerable-, -111'. the proceedings—the niently crowded. Sev- the House of Commons tlenten eeently from Red L Court. •ed for the prosecution on, n, and Mr. Boulton on t, on whose information giantal. 3,11. for the accused. Ite taking- his seat, Mr. ,er consultation with the- -ate_ prosecutor, and con - ace of the witnesses who- a, they hacl come to the y evidence they would be rould not be of such a na- tify the committal of the ivate prosecutor had con - w further prosecution ; had no further evidence had no wish to press wed the prisoners to be ere was no case against ,g were accordingly jae Court amid the eon- cieral friends. The crowd [ed quietly dispersed. APRIL 29, 1870. THE HURON EXPOSITOR. (.7.1 the kla uru txpositor. DISTRICT MATTERS. ON MO/Iday last, nine persons left the station, here, for Red River. One of them took a span of horses with him. • OettitIonday last, a little girl, daughter ot Mr. . Nash; McKillop, fell from a hay -loft, and broke her arm. Her parents, brought her to Seaforth, t immediately, and the fractured limb was Set. - THE Spring Court of Assize, tor the County of Huron, open on Monday next, at Goderich; Chief Justice Morrison, presiding. In all probability the Mellady case will be finally disposed of, at -this Court. ONE day last week, a young man llama Edw. Latimer, of this place, swallowed a needlee.which stuck in his throat. His sufferings were quite severe, kind he very nearly choaked to death, be- fore the efforts, of his medical attendant; to ex- tricate the needle, proved successful.; On Saturday last, a sorr-of Mr. Joh-n Kidd, of this village, got his hand severely shattered by the explosion of an ink bottle, which hacl been filled with, powder, and that he was setting off. Boys should be careful in handling powder; or • • still better, not handle it at all. TELEGRAPHIC CHESS MATCH.—The Clubs of Seaforthand Collingwood, commenced a telegraph match, Tuesdayerening. The following is the state of the game up to the thine of going to press: - Seaforth (Centre Gambit) Collingwood. I P to K 4 P to K 4 2 P to Q 4 P takes -P 3 Kt to KB 3 P to QI3 4 4 B to QB 4 We tregreat to inform our readers, that, the publication of "Huron Twenty Years Ago," has to be suspended. The reason, therefor is very simple: the patty, who undertook the writing of it, and in whose integrity we placed every confi- dence, has left the country. We waited thus long, before -offering any explanation, in the 'vain hope that our author might return. We are sure that many of our readers are seriously disappoint- ed; but any of them, who became subscribers, with the specific end in viewof getting this story, and who are not otherwise content, will be refunded their subscription, money on applica- tion. We might add, however, that we are, at present, negotiating for an article, which will cover the same ground, as "Huron Twenty Years Ago," was intended to, the publication of which will be commenced early next autumn. A SAWING. MATCH tOOILFdaCO OIISatUrda.ylast, at Sharp's Hotel, 'between the noted wood -saw- yer, Thomas Adams, and e a young men named George Andrews. A cord of wood, each', was the allotment. The primary bet was ten dollars, but - numberless side bets were made, and probably something near a, hundred dollars was staked, on the issue. At the appointed hoer a large erovicl assembled, and. the excitement was, really: some- thing great. At the commencement .of the con- test, the young man, made nearly two to one on the old one; bat in keeping of the trite saying,- '‚ a slow nag for'D-iong road," long ere his cord of wood- was quarter finished, the young man be.9,n to falter with exhaustion, and before co'' eting it, he was in bed, leaving Adams to v win an easy victory, which hedid, in one hour and twenty-seveti rninutes. South Huron Agricultural Society Spring Show. . This show came off at BlIcefield, on Thursdey, 21st inst. In every sense it was a magnificent success. Not less than seven hundred of the leading farmers, of the County, and others, were present. The committee of management had se- cured a splendid sod field, in whielato hold the exhibition, which was a vast improvereent upon that of last year, on thie account. The display of horses was really magnificent. All sorts and eizes, from the heavy English draught, to the neat and silky blood, were repre- sented. The County of Huron has great reason to be proud of her horses. In Draught, there were three entries, and the rizes were awarded as follows: 1st, Charles Mason, (this horse cunt mends the admiration of all beholders, it js be- lieved by many, that it is the best of its class, 111 Canada); 2nd, J. J. Fieher; ard, W. Robson. There were fifteen entries in the Agriceltural class. The prizes were: 1st, John Mason; 2nd, John Nat; 3rd, Leonard Hunter. As the quali- ties of agricultural horses, are, a best, matters for debate, the awarding of the prizes in this class is nearly always attended with much con- troversy, by all parties, and the present case was no exception to the general rule. In Carriage, - there were ten entries. The following .are the prize takers 1st, Win. Wise; 2nd, Wm. Sande's; 3rd, a. McLean. BULLS. The show of Bulls waseiri the general sense, no- wise inferior to that of horses. • In Durham; over 2 years old, there were three entries. The prizes were taken by: lst, Wm. Wise; 2nd, G. M. Chesney; 3rd, IL Snell. In purhams, under 2 years of age, there were five entries. The prizes were: 1st, Thos. Grant; 2nd, R Govenlock; 3rd, Hugh Love. In Gredes over 2 years old, there were three entries. The prize -takers were: ist, W. Sproat; 2nd, John Innis; 3rd, George Sproat. In Grades, under 2 years of age, there were two entries. The prizes were awarded. to: 1st, .W. Wise; 2nd, Alex. Ross. WINGHAIV1 THE FALL WHEAT.—Tite fall wheat, in this vicinity, has been almost totally smothered out, by the heavy fall of snow, last winter; and'al- though we have hacl some really beautiful spring showers, still, hardly a blade of winter wheat is visible. in our fields. The majority of the farm- ers have commenced plowing it up, with the in- tention of sowing spring wheat in its stead. MeraereameeTa.—An old man, named Fergu- son, came to the village, with the intention of getting back a horse, which his son had. traded away without his consent. Whilst endeavoring to obtain his horse; he was attacked and maltreat- ed by a number of roughs, who left him, in a very dangerous state. H is, at present, under the care of Dr. Fowler. - RAILWAY ON THE BRAIN.—Thb railway meet- ing. at Wroxeter, has given, all our neighbors, once more, "railway on the brain," to such an extent, that -they can all hear the puffing and snorting of the iron horses, at no great distance. The only impediment, in our way, seems to be, the granting of -a reasonable bonus; this, however, will prove no obstaele in this -vieinity, for we feel quite confident, that each of the municipalities will vote a eufficient large oat ample bonus,' with hardly a dissenting -voice. BLUEVALE BASE- BALL.—The -yeting men, of this village, are talking oforganizing a Base Ball Club, this week. We hope they will put their intentions into practice. It only requires a start. THE Wean-mt.—During the last week, we have b.acl considerable rain, which has dene'a great deal of good, especially to the fall wheat, which it has revived and refreshed wonderfully. POTATOES, ETC.—Oer farmers have lately been . busy in taking up their p tatoes and turnips. The potatoes are splendid, and they do not ap- pear to be injured, in the slightest, by their be- ing out Under the snow, during the winter, in fact, it is generally conceded that they have kept better in the hill, than they would have done, m either -cellar or pit. • RAILWAY MATTERS.—Since the great railway- - meeting in Wroxeter, last week, and the satis- factory nature of it, the spirits of our citizens have been extremely elated. We almost fancy we can hear the cars coming, and the stentorian voice of the conductor shouting "all aboard." .The slightest doubt which had, hitherto, lingered in the minds of some, has at length disappeared, and the railway seems, now, a, matter of fact. The "broad guagers" may grin, but they will have to bear it. The united efforts of our people must prevail! Who can withstand them? WROXETER. -SPRING WAK.—The farmers are, of course, very busy with the spring work, at preeent, and thi ploughing is progressing raiiidly. Some have, also, commenced sowing—inostly peas. The fall wheat still has a very bad appearance, and we fear the most of it will have to be ploughed, and, sown in spring .crop. WROXETER BASE.BALL CLUB.—Thefirst meet- ieg, of the "Victoria" Base Ball Club, was held in Gofton's -Hall, on Mondayovenh-4, A.pril 25th. The following are the officers elected for the year 1870:—John Inglis, President; George Eyvel, Vice -President; John E. Dodd, Secretary; E. T. Black, Treasurer; G. A. Powell, W. Conboy and A. Veal. Directors. MONTHLY FAIR.—The regular monthly fair was -held, here, on Monday, the 25tlf of April, and though not as successful as others, a number of goocl sales were made. The farmers being at present very busy with the spring work, it was not to be expected, that the. attendance-would.be .as large as usual. but by the time the next fair comes round, the busy .season vvill be Well over, and we hope it will be a success. • VETERINARY S URG ERY. ---James Gibson, Esq., V. S. of_the Ontario-Veterinery College,' Toronto, has commenced the practice .of his profession in Teeswater, -and will be in 'Wroxeter, on alternate Fridays, commencing on the Gbh of May-. -Judg- ing from the successful manner, in which he has trtated. several severe cases, in Teeswater and vicinity.' we believe Mr. Gibson is well up M his profession, and we hope he will be patronized ac- cordingly. RAILWAY MATTERS.—Sinee our big railway meeting, last week, the "1 Arthur arrd Kincardine Railroad," is considered to be a certainty. There seems to be a general desire to get the railway at any cost, and though, of course, a few old fogies talk grumblingly about the "extra taxes," still the great mass, of the rate -payers, have no nig- gardly ideas, about the bonuses, aathey are con- fident, they will get their money returned, with interest. The only Township, in which there seems to be any trouble, about the matter, is. Howick, as the previous promise given to the Wellington, Grey and Bruce Company, has placed it in rather a curious position. We understand, however, that the HowicjeOounci1 has wisely de- cided- to have the by- !.ws, for both companies, submitted simultaneout y. B THE INDIGNATION MEE ING.--OBWedBOSday, the 20th inst., a large inee ing, of the inhabitants of Morris, Wawanosh anc llett, was held in the village of • Blythe to express the indignation, felt by all classes of the people; at the outrageous and murclrous doings of Biel and those who supported him. There were about two hundred present, among whom the utmost enthusiasm prevailed. The feeling of anger displayed at the recital of Riel's doings, by the different speakers, produced an in- tense exeitement. The speaking was very credit- able, and frequently during the delivery of the several addresses, the speakers were loudly and enthusiastically cheered. The meeting was organized. by electing Mr. Patrick Kelly, Chairman, and Mr. Walter Smith, Secretary. The Rev. A. McLean, moved, seconded by Charles Procter, Esq . " That it makes us feel proud, of the honor of being British subjects, when we read that on the first intimation of tht Red. River outrages being received in England, active preparations were at once set on ifoot, to reach and punish the guilty, which shoats that the military fire and "ardour" of proud. old England is not extinct; that the same high spirit that animated her Nelson's and Wel- lington,s still prevails, and that the same great power which revenged Calcutta and Cawnpore, will surely avenge the equally cruel doings at Red River." Carried. Moved by Dr. Sloan, seconded by James Har- rison: "That we deeply and sincerely deplore the murderous doings of the vile brigand -Riel and his assassin gang, but that no matter how caused, or brought about, pa.trotism, loyalty and hono#now point it out as our plain duty to unite, and aid the Government by every mean § which Provi- dence has placed in our power to put down the disturbances. and having the guilty brought to j ustice. Carried. Moved by Thomas Holmes, Esq., seconded by L. Nethery: "Tha-t Rupert's Land naturally belongs to this country, and it is the firm resolve of Canada, that it raust so continue'irrespective of any loss of treasure or blood; dollars and cents must not be counted in this business, and we fondly indulge in the hope that our Government will. now take such action as may free them from the obli- quity of their previous apparent inactivity." Car- ried. EXETER. DESTRUCTIVENESS.—Fruit tress have been very seriously injured by the mice. , SUGAR, MAKING.—Sugar-making has been, al- most, an entire failure, Some molasses have been made, but scarcely any sugar. CROPS.—The appearance of the fall wheat, at present, does not indicate a plentiful harvest. Farmers are tether disappointed in their expecta- tions. BUSINESS. --Business, in this village during the past week, has been rather dull. Stores are now well filled melth spring and summer goods of the choicest selection. Mr. Marten has lately re- moved from this village and the store, which was formerly occupied by him, is now occupied by Mr. John Broderick. SPRING-TIME.—Another winter is over; again the birds are singing in the tress, and the green grass is springing up, and .the beautiful flowers bursting into bloom. And we are happy -hearted at the voices in the woods, and the promise of another summer of harvest and fruit. Who would imagine, inclooking at the violet, tinted with the blue of the sky, that so many orbs had swung - along their course to bring it forth in its perfec- tion.? Yet, it is a part of the wonderful handi- work of Him, by whose power, worlds and sys- tems of worlds, are mad to revolve in the firma- ment, and whose moeements, though so vast and high, as to be beyond our thoughts, are more exact than the turning of the wheels of a watch, and whose motions, bring for us, without the variation of the fraction of a second, the months and the days and. the seasons, year by year. The sun was never known to be a moment behind his time, nor the day to wait, because the minutes had not come in. What a lessen on punctuality, as well -as of grandeur, in the contemplation of the wonderful mechanism displayed in all nature! RIFLE MATH.—On Good Friday, a squad of Captain Hyndman's Company; met at their range, in charge of Lieut. Howard, for ball practice. Sides were chosen, and an oyster supper agreed to be shot for. The firing of this company Is always good, but, on this occattion, it was remark- ably so, as will appear by the following score, 20 rounds per man, ten at 200 and 400 yards, re- spectively: - 200 -Yards. Lieut. Howard .... ...2 2 3 3 4 2 2 3 Seigt. Sanders 2 2 3 4-2 4 3 4 Lewis... ... . . 2 3 3 2 4 3 2 2 Corpl. Bissett... 2 3 4 3 2 3 2 Priv't Bissett 43 4 3 2 4 0 2 " Bissett ..... 4 2 4 2 2 3 4 2 " Sanders 0 4 4 3 4 3 3 3 e Elliot 3 3 3 4 4 2 3 3 Horn 4 32 3 2 4 3 3 " Gould' 2 3 0 2 3 2 3 3 Ching 3 4 4. 3 2 3 3 2 Baker 2 2 213 3 3 3 3 DickeY 2 3 210 2 2 2 3 Cann 2 3 0 2 3 4 2 2 ad 400 Yards. Lieut. Howard. 3 4 4 2 4 3 3 3 Sergt. Sanders. 2 2 2 23 3 3 3 " Lewis. t 9 0 2 3 4 3 0 3 Bissett. 3 4 3 3 3 3 2 3 Priv't Bissett 32 4 3 43 3 4 " Bissett 4 4 4 4 2 4 4 ,4 Sanders.. .... 3 3 3 3 4 4 4 4 Elliot. 0 2 2 2 3 0 3 2 2 4 3 2 3 0 0 3 0 3 0 2 2 0 2 2 2 0 2 2 2 2 2 0 2 3' 0 2 3 2 3 3 0 4 2 2 0 2 3 4 9 2 0 3 2 4 0 2 Horn Gould Ching Baker Dickey Cann Total. 3 2---26 4 2--30 2 4e-727 2 3-ee27 4 4e--30 4 3---7-30 2-3-7-29 4 2---31 4 3---31 3 2--a23 e 2 3-e-29 0 2---23 0 2---18 2 2ee-22 Total. 2 3---31 4 3---27 2 4-7-23 ---29 3.3 ---32 4e7-37 4 3---35 2 2-e-19 4 4---25 3 2--16 4 3---l9 30-21 . 2 3--22 2 3-20 GRAND TOTAL. Lieut. Howard. 57 Priv't Elliot 50 Sergt. Sanders.. .. . 57 " horn 56 Lewis - 50 " G mild . 39 Corpl. Bissett. 56 " Ching 48 Priv't Bissett • 62 Baker .. ...... .. 44 " Bissett 67 - " Dickey 40 Sanders 64 Cann 12 By the abeve score'it will be seen, that the shooting approached anaerera,e,/evf centres, which is considered excellent. "Firing ceased, about 6 p. me when an adjournment was made to the Exeter Hotel, when supper was served in Mr. Elson's usual reekerchti style. Owiug to thenn- avoidable absence of Captain Ilyndman, the Chair was occupied by Lieut. Howard, who was ably supported, on his right, by Sergt. Lewis, and on his left, by Seigt, Sanders. After the viands had been most liberally discussed, and in a manner highly satisfactory to those engaged, the loyal toasts were drunk with great enthusiasm, espe- cially that of the Queen and Royal family, and interspersed with patriotic songs, etc.. Lieut... Howard sang "Rule Britannia," which was warmly encored, when he sang, with much musi- cal sweetness, "On the Heights of Alma.' Sergt. Lewis sang "Tenting on the Old Camp Giound," with effect and was loudly applauded. Private Bissett sang, with considerable feeling, "Up.in a Balloon Boys." Sergt. Sanders sang, by re- quest, "The Village Blacksmith," which, judg- ing from the enthusiastic applause elicited, was highly eppreciated. Private Elliot recited "The Charge Of the Light Brigade," a la Vandenhoff, and afterwards ;by request, "The Burial of Sir John Moore, " NI:rah expression and pathos. Corpl Bissett .sang, wfth much fervour, "Come where my Love lies Dreaming," which was duly appre- ciated, 'Before departing, Lieut. Howard referred to the present very unsettled state of the coun- try, and said that, although the various rumours afloat, with reference to another Fenian raid. were extremely vague, yet, he had no doubt they had some foundation, but thought the Red River dif- ficulty the most serious of the two, and stated, that they were liable to be called upon at any moment, when all present manifested their wil- lingness to go at any time, and hoped they should be called upon to form a portion of the Red River expedition: "God Save the Queen" was sung, by the whole company, who then dispersed. well pleased with the day's proCeeclings. It will be remembered, that Capt Hyndman's Company holds the Battalion Cup, shot for, last Septem- ber, at Goderich. SERIOUS A.CCIDENT.—Dr. Cowan's SOU, Henry, a boy of about eight years of age, was seriously injured on Good. Friday. It appears that he was riding his father's horse, which wasted by another' individual and the horse being rather high spirit- ed, ran off, throwing the boy violently on the ground, which dislocated the elbow joint, and broke his arm, between the elbow and the wrist. Under the skillful treatment of his ‚father, he is now progressing favourably. AINLE7 ILLE. MIL EDITOR—DEAR SIR :—Your valuable, and widely circulated paper, is always a welcome guest, bringing us, as it does, news from all nations, and correspondence from every toitn and hamlet in the county; accounts of railroad meet- ings, sermons, and city feasts; the rise of markets and the fall rf stocks. The large amount of well selected reading matter, the ably written and in- dependent tone of its editorials, have made the EXPOSITOR, a univeisal favorite, in this section of the country. The agricultural column is read, with interest and4 profit, by every farmer, and every farmer takes the EXPOSITOR. Although I have not been a regular s'ubseriber, I intend to be so, and you will be pleased to put my name on your list. But what has become of our Ainleyville Corres- pondent? Last week, we had a sound from every town, but our own. Has April with her genial showers and sunny smiles, lulled his busy brain to sleep, or cin it be that the Jamestown Correspon- dent has snuffed him out? Wake up my boy: I would nor, thus be cast do -Wu; seize thy pen, that mighier instrument of little men," and let the world. 1, :tow where Ainleyville does lie, give her leneitte 'at and latitude, tell of the immensity of her -Cradt , the wealth of her merchants—her railroad connections: " Fear -not to he 'twill seem a lucky hit, Write -whole pages even if there's nothing in't, 'Tis pleasant sure, to see one's name in print And though, now, your name is veird from pub - lie sight, You yet may be a burning and a shining light." I have no ambition, to usurp. the "position of your worthy correspondent, in this place, not at all, I only wish to wake him np, to keep us posted. on all that's going on. Le% him write and write, and write, "'Till the loaded press beneath her labor groans, And printers' devils shake their weary bones." LOCAL ITEMS.—The merchants, here, tare busy receiving and opening up immense consignments of spring and summer goods, the stores are being filled to overflowing with all the latest novelties of the season. For large stocks, variety and cheapness of goods, the merchants of Ainleyville are certainly up to the times. Mr. Leckie's new show room is fitted up with all the most modern styles. Fishleigh and Garry's is the Lame to get a good bargain and a good plough. Wilson and Smith are building a foundry, which is much needed, they are the right men.in the right place, and I trust their enterprise will meet -With a libe- Jai reward. Mr. Somersett, late of Barrie, has purchased the property of Mr. Mitchell, of Lon- don, thus completing the Somersett block. Miss Gordon gets up the sweetest and neatest bonnets in town. The Misses Wynn have opened a new millinery establishment next door to the London House, Somersett block. The. line of stages from Seaforth to Wroxeter, have been purchased by Mr. Samuel Robinson, of this place, and the fare has been reduced. Sam is a good fellow. Suc- cess to him. Nearly, a fatal accident occurred a few miles from this village, on Thnisday last. Mr. Chewings was ploughing, when his team, a span of young horses, became restive, and -getting entangled in the harness, ran off. The linen be- ing round Mr. Chewings' body, at the time, he was dragged along on the ground, some two or three hundred yards. Dr. Peters was immediate- ly sent for, and pronouced him out of danger, though so badly bruised, that it will be some time before he will be able to get round again. According to announcement, by circulars, to the various municipalities, whom it -insight concern. A meeting was held, at Gofton's Hall, Wroxeter, for the peirpose of talking up a proposed railway. from Arthur village to Kincardine, The audience was addressed by Mr. Dickie, a Toronto delegate: and Mr. Barnhart, a Director of the Toronto, Grey andBruce Railway. The surrounding Town- ships were eepresented by their respected Revees and Deputy Reeves. At the close. a motion was passed thanking the speakers, and, generally ap. proving of the scheme. The Leechvillites, Blue- valites, Winghamites and. Wroxeterites, will go for the railway, if the railway will go for them: Sensible! Jamestown is growing rapidly, there are now three houses! We have had no indig- nation ieting here or loyal speeches on paper, but hundr s are ready. ever ready, to flock to the standarc'I and fight for the old flag. This way for voluntee I am afra'd, I have occupied too much of your valuable p er. I be leave to subscribe myself. e YOURS OCCASIONALLY. [A respected Correspondent sends us the follow- ing. We have much pleasure in finding a place for it, under our Ainleyville head.] The large and flourishing village of Ainleyville, is situated on the Seaforth and Wroxeter gravel road, fifteen miles from the former, and ten troni the latter. The water privilege is unlimited, There is two grist mills, one driven by steam, with four run of stones, owned by Sheriff & Neal; and one driven by water and steam, with three run of stones, owned by W. & J. Vanstone. There are also, two saw mills, one driven by steam, owned by M. & T. Smith, containing a shingle machine, lath mill, planing maChine, and a saw for the manufactere of lumber; and one driveniby water, owned. by W. & J. Vanstone, containing circular, edging, and slab saws. In the mercantile line the business is done, -principally, by Mesa's, Leckie. - Livingstone, Muir; Wright and. Ross. In general stores, we have, also Messrs. Dobson, Knox, Cardiff & Elliott, and McCracken. In millinery, Messrs. Livingstone and Leckie, andMiss Gordon. There are five blacksmith shops, 'each employing from four to six hands. We have three waggon shops, . a plow factory, and three pump shops. There are five hotels thc Commercial, Grey, Leonard's, Hall's andArmstrong's. The livery is represented by John Armstrong, whose rigs ere unsurpassed in this section. During the coming season, Messrs, M. & T. Smith, purpose boring for salt, and it is te be hoped they will be success- ful in their commendable enterprise. Messrs. Wilson & Smith, are going to erect a large foun- dry. The machinery is all on the ground. and. the building is in course of erection. Our enter- prising townsman, Mr. John Leckie, is starting a cheese factory, the building being nearly ready tor the reception of the necessary apparatus. W. & J. Vanetone, are erecting a large woolen mill, in which they calculate to work up one thous -and pounds of wool daily. As a matter of course, railroads are so common, Ainleyville, like her sister villages, will have one. The one talked of, just now, is a branch of the G. W. R. from Paris, on which will be laid three rails, so that we An. receive goods from New York, Chicago, and other cities in the United. States, direct. [We think our correspondent is a little ironical in the last sentence.—ED. Exlrosiron.] Communication. To the .Eclitor of the Huron, Expositor : SEAFORTH, April 13, 1870. SIR :—Yesterday, the Board. of TradeatStart- ford, met for the purpose of appointing an Official Assignee for the County of Hurdle which office was vacant by the resignation of Mr. John Hal - den, of Goderich. The candidates for the office were: Mr. Adam McDougall, of Seaforth; Mr. Ferran of Clinton, and Messrs. James Watson, Dixie Watson,V(nephew of the late Official Assig- nee,) and Shannon, of Goderich. The last named gentleman wisely absenting himself from being present, at the meeting, in consequence of having been privately telegraphed to, by a friend, on the previous day, that the appointment had already been determined upon, in favor of Dixie Watson, irrespective of any claims that might be adduced by the other ca-ndidates. A motion was passed, by their commercial magnitudes, that the appli- cants and theirtfriends should retire, while their collectecl wisdom would carry out their precon- certed schemes, of duly instaling Mr. Watson into office, untramelled by any inconveniente an- imadversions that might arise among the aspi- rants to office as to the necessary qualifications of their pet candidate. The non-members ot the board accordingly withdrew, and after a brief consultation among the members, -Mr. Watson was summoned to appear before their august pre- sence, and dismissed after about fifteen minutes eonsultation. Then Messrs. Ferran and McDpu- gall, were each. called, in succession, and bluntly told to be brief for they were only allowed five minutes, "Time's up," was the mandate that, to their no small astonishment, announced to them that they must depart before they had time to enter upon a statement of their claims to the vacant office. Then Mr. James Watson. was called M, and after a very brief interview his ears were greeted with "Tune is up," when about making a statement .of claims, without any pre- viou`a warning, as in the case of Messrs. F. and "Why, gentlemen, do you not want to ask me any. questions '?" demanded Mr. James Watson in amazement. ",Time is up! time is up!" repeated several voices, reminded. elle aston- ished applicant that his presence was anything but desireable to them. After a short confabu- lation in the Council Chamber, -a dumpy, rosey, bluffy faced gentleman, was seen to emerge from there, and rushing into the presence of the candi- dates, with the animation that would have out- done Pickwick himself, ran up to Mr. Dixie Wat- whona he almost aubraced, and. exclaimed, "allow me to congratulate you on your appoint- ment, -we had a hard fight for it." Thus was this important office; for the county of Huron sum- marily dispoeed of by these Stratford gentlemen, calling themselves a Board of Trade, irrespective of the merits of the contending candidates as to the practical knowledge and position, which fitted them for the office, and of the numerously signed petition on behalf of both Watson and. McDou- gall, to either of which -were appended. the names of the principal men -of the county. We hope the business men of the County of Huron. will know how to resent the slight the Stratford towel of Trade have given their wishes. I am sir. respectfully yours, . - FAIR PLAY. [The above was received nearly two weeks since, but was mislaid.—En, ExPosiTon.] East Wawonosh.Council Meeting. The Council met this day, pursuant to adjourn- ment. All the members present. The following appeals were heard, viz: Thomas M. Thomson, real property—redueed. to $600, Henry Deacon, sen., real property—reduced to $400 -t -Ab. Jack- son, real property—reduced to 1,200; Jas.' Craig, real property—reduced. to $650; Mrs. Bain, real property—reduced. to 700, and , James Fawley-, Jr., real property—reduced to $300. After the appeals were heard, the minutes of the last meet- ing were read and approved. John McGee ap- plied for leave to perform his statute labor on concession ts 10 and 11, which was granted. The account of the Star office, $18.80, for printing minutes, by-laws, &c., and advertising Court of Revision, was ordered to be paid. Two tenders for the office of Collector were received, one from Joseph Dunbar, $50, and one from James Brown, $55; when it was moved by Mr Taylor, seconded by Mr. James, that Joseph Dunbar be appointed Collector for 1870, at a salary of 150. Carried. Motted by Mr. Graham, seconded by Mr. McKay, that Mr. Taylor and Mr. James, be authorized to let a job of cutting hills at lot 36, con. 4 and. 5, on Saturday, the 30th inst. Carried.. The fol. . lowing officerswere appointed for the current year, viz: Pound Keepers—Henry Lawlor, Adam Hoover, James Yule, James Agnew, Patrick _Gibson, Geo. McKay and John Mason. Fence Viewers—Wm. Deacon, James McCourt, Camp- bell Hannah. Wm. McDowell, George Henry and George Fothergill. Returns regarding immi- grants and swamp lands, were filled, to the De- partment of Agriculture and Public Works, for Ontario. The Council then adjourned. to meet again on the Tuesday following the June meeting of the County Council. JAS. TISDALE, Clerk A.pril 19th, 1870. BIRTH. THOMSON—At Blyntire Cottage, Tuckersmith, on the 23rd inst., the wife of Alexander Thomson, of a SOIL DEATH: r HAYS—At her residence, McKillop, on Tuesday, the 26th inst., Janet, beloved. wife of Thomas E. Hays, aged 26 years. THE MARKETS - SEAFORT11, April 28, 1870. Wheat, (Fall) $ bushel, Wheat (Spring) ai bushel, Barley 19 bushel, Oats $ bushel, Peas 19 bushel, - (Large), Potatoes $ bushel, Hay $ ton, Timothy Seed, per. lb. Clover Seed, (Alsike), Butter, $1b. Eggs, Ducks, . Pork, Hides, Sheep Skins, 0:70 0:75 0:40 0:29 -0:50 0:50 0:55 9:00 0:04 6.50 10.00 0:14 to 0:80 to 0:80 to 0:42 to 0:30 to 0:55 to 0:60 to 0:60 to 11:00 to 0.07 to 8.00 to 12.00 to 0:16 0:121 to 000 0:20 to 0:20 7:50 to 8:00 0:00 to. 5:00 0.40 to 1:25 CLINTON, April 28, 1970. (By Telegraph to the Huron Expositor.) Fall Wheat, per bushel, Spring Wheat, per bushel. Flour, Oats, per bushel, Peas, per bushel, Barley, per bushel, Potatoes, per bushel, Butter, per bushel, Pork, per ewt. Eggs, per doz. Hay, per ton, Hides, per .cwt. 0.75 to 0:80 0:75 to 0:80 3:25, to 3-50 0:28 to 0.30 0:50 to 0:53 0:40 to 0:45 0.45 to 0.-50 0.15 to 0-17 7.00 to 7.60 0.13 to 0.00 8.00 to 10.00 0.00 to 5.00 • . GODERICH, Apri128, 1870. (By Telegraph, to the Huron EsTositar.) Fall Wheat, per bushel, 0:75 to 0:80 bpring Wheat, per bushel, 0':75 to 0:80 Flour, 3:50 to 4:00 Oats; per bushel, 0,30 to 0:35 Peas, per bushel, 0:45 to 0:50 Barley, per bushel, 0:35 to 0:40 Potatoes. per bushel, 6-50 to 0:60 Butter per lb., 0:14 ° to 0:17 Pork per cwt. 7:00 to 7:50 Eggs, per doz. 0:1* to 0:00 Hay, per ton . 8:00 to 10:00 Hides, per cwt. 0:00 t� 5:50 Wool; per lb, 0:00 to 0:35 M la111041C)E3 INST1TUTE. THE Annual meeting of the Seaforth Meehan - les Insfitute, will be held in the Council hamber, on Monday, May 3rd, at 7:30 F. m.- WM. CAMPBELL. Seaforth, April 28, 1870. Secretary, TOWNSHIP OF HAY rnlE COURT OF REV I SION FOR THE 1 Township of Hay will be held. in the Tower HALL, on TUESDAY, MAY 17, 11370, at TEN "14°C'K' 1VL W.M. WILSON, Tp Clerk. - HAY, April 27. 1870. 124 -td --- NOTICE. K0TICE is hereby given that the partnership heretofore existing under the name and style . of BREWER & ROCK, 'Millers, Roxborough, hs this day been dissolved by mntua,r consent, Geo. Roclato receive all debts due the -late firm, and. Alfred Brewer to pay all debts due by the said firm. ALFRED BREWER, GEORGE ROCK. HOLMESTED, Witness. ROXBOROUGH, April 27,1-870. 124-6-a, CREY COURT OF REVISION! mici-E COURT OF REVISION FOR THE Township of Grey, will be held at JAMES riumc's HOTEL, TOWN PLOT, on THURSDAY, mMAY w h2e31:870, ng a11paetjoems rainintenercestgT edat aretzeit.ego'ucelok, requested to attend. WILLIAM GRANT, . Tp. Clerk. DisoLE, April 22, 1870. 124-td.— N OTICE. TO ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN. ATOTICE is hereby given, that the Corporation ofthe a Township _La,nSA ipofleUsobo.inse, TOuRA of . Do ly T u r ol E, mtend p sFaOleU oRfTRHoadDAL inJUcNe,EbeNtwEXeek Loauttsholr7izainngd t1h8e, North Est Boundaty, and. in front of Lot 26, on the Eighth Concession of Usbortre, By Order of the Township Connell, SAMUEL P. HALLS, Tp. Clerk., TjSBORNE, April 2, 1870. 124 -6 -- FARM FOR SALE. rirliTE Subscriber offers for sale, on easy terms, I_ the following property : A good Farm of 51 acres of land, 43 acres cleared, well watered. with a living stream close to the barn yard A good well and. pump—also a young orchrad, bear- ing. A good hewed log house, well finished—a new frame barn 50x34, with stable and granary. Situated on East of Lot 22, 5th Con. McKillop within of a mile of the North gravel road lead ing to Seaforth, and a little over 3 miles feoni. Seaforth. Church and schoolhouse withiu of a mile. For further particulars apply to the un- dersigned, on thepremises. JOHN SPARLING, lioKuxor, April 22, 1870. 124.3itis.