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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1870-05-06, Page 5a privilege of cutting 0 rear of each hold- voke the aid of the settle these rights. re all present holders 4. Sir joint then pro - measures necessary tat ure peace in tne new would consist of one- liree-fourths Ganadiarr eing divided between. nadian - Governments, 'he regulars would • soon aspeace ished it -would be of duce the force to the, ortions. The Govern - d that such a force,. ish officer, would be fiaily lets the inhabie- its. Mr. Mackenzie, to examine the details sed some of its provi- them most objection, :he past policy of the cially the withholding ey ; ridiculing as the Med by that Course of Government's offer to, e expenses of securing ritory. Mr. Macken- sitrd the proposal for be represented RR Wa.5- -a members in the Se - House of Commons.. S intention,- of insisting no, class distinctions in ily as affected the re - E‘ Cartier replied to Mackenzie wanted tte Captain Came -- in organizing a, ane, if so for what A. Macdonald said that d received no commis- : organized by the Do- rs.He did not deny uld have the command V. McDougall blamed withholding payment udson's Bay Company what condititions or to the the assistance lent the Imperial Govern-, r..tit-part of the whole troops only With features of the scheme fault to find. He ob- he expensive and cum- w'o chambers, contrast-. 'two systems in force in Then he noticed on the English settlement was left out of the new 'werged 15 minutes to I.; marked on the map, iission.” He thought was thus early desira- Aerred - to the well un - ie Catholic cler- igators of the rebellion. vlingto;theappointreent to command the local ')rtunateseIeetion. The aped, the conduct of the ['gy at Red River, the 'money to the Hudson's Issue of the Royal- Pro - AL. Mr. McDougall, and tie la Prairie from the the principal subjems nately the Bill w a s in - first time. E&I>LY. iness a brief diseussion 4)-1-thwest or Manitoba _Macdonald asked that ijourn at six o'clock till itovemment had a great . ttend to. Mr. Magken- e delay, and asked why f the Bill were not yet Macdonald explained inet yet ready, several icomplete. lion. Mr. the Alinister of Justice emissaries and not do - 'oh n A. Macdonald de - said that the Governor- ined to receive the rep - he Territory, and the kiled themselves of their bjeet, for the purpose'of and restoring order. .1 contendedthat Father instigator of the rebel - e of the canternptable ul stated that he was the Minister of Militia ;(I arm in arm with Ri- . Cartier considered that t to choose his company. nted to know how it ileraber for North Lan - it dishonorable to write s letter to Riel, ask-ing v. Hon. Mr. McDoug- lie wrote to Biel it was Ings- of a. traitor, whom Cabinet The matter n, Mr. Holton asked •-atary estimates would ;Sir Fiaricis Ilincks re- d be brought down to - went into Cornmittee Om Bill and passed the it amendment. The aumittee on the Bank 01, which was passed L.. Sir john A. Macdon- Election Bill would be Aated that as the Su - he Northwest Bill and only important meas- iere was a prospect of ;ion. The House then lock. ip boot $4; cow hide, MAY 6,1870. GRAND TRUNK RAILWAY. CHANGE OF TIME. .0. • • • •• • •• • • • • * • THE HURON EXPOSITOR. w57,y, • • Passenger trains leave Seaforth Station as follows: odiNd E Farr:1.188,-7:18, A.. m. 3:05 P. m., 7.55, P. M. GOING- EXI'RESS. —2:07, r. M. 1:37, r. t, 810, a. m. AST. 10:07, A. m. WEST. 8:45, r. M. thr Jnon txpooitor. DISTRICT MATTERS. A young lad, sort of Mr. Jas. Brealen, of this village, cut his foot very severely, on Wednesday last, by stepping on a piece of glass with his bare foot The glass initiated a very large and nasty gash, which, fora time, bled most profusely. As will be seen by a card elsewhere, Mr. Thos. Knox, late of the lIarpurhey Hotel, has under- taken the management of Sharp's Hotel, in this place. Mr Knox understands the hotel busi. nees thoroughly, and under his naana,gementthere is no doubt that Sharp's hotel will still retain the high standing which it has a,chieved under its late obliging and competent proprietor. • WE learn that Mr. Wm. Armstrong; sof • leY- ville, has- disposed of his interest in the Mail Stage minting between Wroxeter and Seaforth, to Mr. Samuel Robertson, who hashad long ex- perience in the stage business. Mr. Robertson is determined to keep none but the best horses and -most comfortable coaches on the road, and will, we have no iionbt, receive as liberal patronage as has been accorded to his predecessor ,for many years. AN rupovTon, styling himself Baron de Camin, delivered two anti -Popery lectures in Sharp's Hall, on Monday and. Tnesdayasvenings last We are happy to be able to state, the encouragement accorded to the Baron(?) in .Seaforth, was but very slight; the attendance at Rooth of the lectures being meagerand those who were present merely attended through cueiosity, .aaad. many of them were ,theiroughly diggustea iky the abominable ' language used by thk; impostor, in denouncing the Roman Catholic religion. We have to sympathy whatever with bigots of anylkind, be they ever so conscientiousin their convions, especially -when fellow sech as this self-styled Baron, ixiakes a business of defaming and vilifying any religions sect or alersomination, merely for the purpose of gainingefilthy lucre, we considerlt to be the duty of event good citizen, andlovor of peace and order, - use every legitimate means tofrown him down, and discourage and. discounteemace his vile efforts to create strife and ill feeling amongst religious de- nominations. TRE Annual meeting of the Seaforth Meehan- - iCS' Ingtitute, was held in the Council Chamber, on the evening of Tuesday last, on which occa- sion. the following gentlemen were elected office bearers for the current years, President,—A._ Dewar ,• Vice . ' do. —Dr. • Tracy; Secretary, ---4. H. Colborne, Aesistant do-se—W. Elliott, Treas surer,—W. N. Watson; Librarian. —W. F. Lux- ton. Managing Cononittee. --TheabOve named officers, .and Jos., McTavish, David Potter, Geo. Milford, C. H. Cull, Edward Cash, Robt. Brett, Wm_ Camplsell, and John McIntyre - Fincbace Committee. —Adam s' CDougall, T. I'. I Bull, and Dr. Campbell After electing the above officers, and the read- ing cif the Librarian's report, themeeting adjourn- ed until Thursday evening, when `the Annual He ,port was read by the retiring Secretary, and oth- er :business of minor importance transacted_ ' We ane pleased to learn that the affairs of the In- stitute are in. a most flourishing condition, . and .the prospects for the fu tu re exceedingly encoorag- -Mg. Although the Institute has been but one ,year in existence, the list of membership • iii al. ready quite large. VOLUNTEERIS EOR RED RIVER. —On Saturday last a number of Volunteers, who had been selec--- ted from the Huron and Bruce Battalions for the Red River Service, left hero per G. T. R.- en route for London, Where theyhad to undergoinspection before being acceptedfor the seri-ice. The follow- ing are the names of the Men, all of whorl., • have successfully passed their inepection, with but one excepticust FROM Co. No. 3, (Seaforth) HURON BAT.: Lieut. Wilson, Sergt. Watson, L. Corp. Snider, Privates Campbell, Npilson and. Daundey • also Private Carson, from tne Bayfield Co. FROM 32nd Besa., BRUCE. Sergt. sGibson, Corpl, Daniels, and Privates Eutray, Leslie, Waddille, Hunt, Guinn, Scott, Stall, and. McVicar. A large number of the villagers accompanied dithe boys to the station, to wish them farewell and ia safe and pleasant journey. All appeared 'O.:be in the best spirits, and will, we have no doubt, one and all, acquit themselves creditably in what ever sphere, or under whatever circumstances they may in future be placed. \Vie learn that they left London fur Toronto on Tuesday, in which place they are to remain for a few sdays, when, in conitpanY with others, they will proceed to Collingwoocl, to prepare for theNorthwest at an early day. - NEBRASKA CORRESPONDENCE. NEBRASKA, APRIL 19, 1870. MR. EDITOR, —Thinking that the readers of the "EXPOSITOR" might be interested in hearing something from the far west, I venture a short sketch on Nebraska, as the tide of emigration /cents to be flowing that way. The shortest and best route to this State from Canada, is by Chicago, and from that city, taking the Burling- ton Road, direct by rail to Lincoln City, the ca- pital of the State. There are towns springing up all over ths State. Lincoln, the capital, has .a population of about '3,000, which, considering that the first house was built in 1867, is a most- eurprising growth. The : country in the neigh- bourlidod of the capital is thickly settled: This country offers many indueemente to settlers, in feet the only draw back to itaproeperity, being :scarcity of timber, though fuel is not Very high. Building material is hard to get; but even this will be somewhat, remedied by the number of railways being built throughout the State. Three of these will be completed this season. Coal Can be bought for fuel at from $12 to $14 per. ton, and wood is worth about $6 per cord. , Grain of all kinds is low. Stock raising, either for market or dairy, pays well ; in fact, a man can in one season double his money in that line. The cli- mate is more adapted to -stock raising : than Ca- nadian winters. The winters here being short and milds cattle need_ very little protection or care during that season—very little alio* falls. Last winter, which was remarkably severe for the country, there never was more than three inches of snow. Spring sets in early and growth is very I rapid. At thisearly date, the wheat, barley, and . oat crops arp green and flourishing ; grass is 3 inches high in some places. Root crops do well here, and likewise Om As for fruit; very lit- tle can be said on that subject as yet, as the coun- try is new and. very little is grown ; but I see no reason why it should not be eqal to almost any State in the Union for fruit in the course of a few years. The climate is very healthy -j -the air is pure and dry, and the Water good ; __no fever and - eve here ! I shall close now, having protracted my letter to greater length than. your space may admit. A. CANADIAN. [ED. NOTE.—We shall be most happy td hear from our correspondent again.] • THE ASSIZES. ( Reported for the Exposiior. The Spring Assizes for the County of Huron, opened at Goderich, before Chief Justice Morri- son on MONDAY. Court opened at 12 o clock noon. The follow- ing Grand Jurors answered to their names : S. Pollock, foreinan, Robert Dickson, J. Dunbar, J. Gibson, H. Horton, Wm. Loy, Wm. Laurie, Samuel Landsbury, Geo. Monteith, Jas. McMul- kin Thos. Penton, Jno. Passmore, Chas. Tough, A. -Whiteford, Jas. Sommerville. Ilia Lordship's address to the Grand Jury was very short. He saidit afforded him peculiar plea- sure to know that there were but three criminal cases to come before the Court. One of these,. was the continuation of the Mellady murder case, and as a true bill had been found, in this matter, at a previous court, the Grand Jury would. have nothing to do with it. There was also a case of forgery. His Lordship went i!in to explain what constituted forgery, and what evidence the Grand Jury required to render a true bi14 A case for concealment of child -birth was likewise to be brought before' them. This consti- tuted the criminal calendar. His Lordship said, that this'was his seventh court of the circoit, and out of that number, at three of them, he was pre- sented with a pair of white gloves, and at none, were there more than three criminal cases. His experience on the Bench warranted him in say- ing, that, in this western peninsula, crime was gradually diminishing. This he attributed to a general prosperity, and to education, both of anin- tellectual and moral nature; for while theft and kindned criines were the issue of pfoverty, the grosser ones, of murder and the like, result- ed, generally, from intemperance and.a low state of morality. Amongst the civil cases of this court was a suit for libel. Libel, his Lordship remark- ed, was a matteron which, it behovecl the courts to exert great discretion, for were these cases, in- , ;volving personal outbursts of feeling entertained, 'there would be no end to this class of business. In directing the Grand Jury relative to their du - 'lies in inspecting the gaol, his Lordship took oc- casion to congratulate the County of Huron on 'the Small number of prisoners ; in all, in gaol, there being but one undergoing sentence. A few civil cases( were then disposed of, and court adjourned till 9:30, next day. TUESDAY. Court opened according to adjournment. A number of civil actions were disposei of to- day. Amongst the most important ones were the two following: MITCHELL VS. RAE. This was -an action on a promissory note, for E400, sterling, made by Rae & Co., of Guelph, to the plaintiff, of Manchester, England. The note was given by one of the parties of the firm, who, between the making and the maturing of the same, died. The plaintiff now sues the remaining partner, -who op- poses payment On the grounds of no value. Ver- dict for plaintiff, subject to objections by de- fendant. ' STEVEgS VS. CARMICHAEL, —An actiom for dam- ages instituted for injuries, sustained by the plaintiff's wife, by being thrown from a bug- gy, ceused by the horse taking fright at a veloci- pede, which defendant was riding between Sea - forth and' Harpurhey. Evidence was taken at considerable length, but the greater part of it be- ing of a nature acquitting Carmichael of carless- ness in conducting his vehicle, the jury after a deliberation of about fifteen minutes, returned a -verdict for the defendant. T. Ferguson for Off.. Dr. McMichael for defendant. Court adjourned till 9. 30 a. m. to morrow wens; ESDAY. The court was first engaged M a suit on a prom- isory note. TheGrand jury returned "no bill" in the case of Maria Flood; for child desertion. QUEEN VS. JOILN PRATT AND OTHERS. —This was an action for misdemeenor, preferred against John Pratt, John McElroy and the wifesbf John McEl- roy, for slanderous libel against Rachel Wilson, all of Morris township. From the evidence ad- dueek, it appeared that J ohn McElroy and wife had been charged with circulatinglilpelous reports relative to Rachel Wilson. McEhloy, in order - to free himself of the charge, got.Jetilm Pratt to make a sworn statement befere Thos. Holmes, J. P., to the effect that he (Pratt) had at one time lived with the father of -Rachel Wilson, and du- ring this time had. on several occasions, crimi- nal connexion with her, which statement had been readThy divers persons. Verdict: McElroy, Tertalty, $20; Pratt, penalty, $10. C. Robertson or prosecution; Dr. McMichael for McElroy, and J. Sinclair for Pratt. MoIteTostr vs. GRAND TRUNK RAILWAY —A suit entered by McIntosh against the Grand Trunk Railway, for the price of a cow, belonging to kiln, and which, while running at large in the town of Goderich had been killed by a Grand . Trunk train. Verdict for plaintiff, $40. B. L. Doyle for plff. ; Dr. McMichael for defendant. . The Grand -jury returned "no bill" in the case of Malachia Burns, misdemeanor. ELDER VST 8HANE. —This was an action brought by the Plaintiff to recover damages for injuries sustained, at the hands of the defendant and his assistants. at his (Shane's) hotel, in Blyth. From the evidence, it appeared that the Plaintiff was lying at theDefendants tavern, one -evening, last autumn, the worse of liquor, and that shane of- fer * a crowd. of young men, who were present, fifty cents worth of liquor, th rid the bar room of Plaintiff and a few others, in a similar state, and give them a " watering " at the pump, which offer being accepted, in the squabble consequent thereupon, the Defendant got his shoulder bone broken, and 'sustained other injuries. Verdict for plff., 50 cents damages. J. S. .Sinclair for plff. • J. T. Elwood and C. Robinson for def. The Grand Jury returned "no bill" in the case of Daniel L. Sills, forgery: BLU EVALE CATTLE. —A couple of farmers from near Lond- on, have been staying in our village during the last few days, buying up all the young steers, and lean cows, they could. get.. I understand they are paying good prices for them, and I have no doubt they will get all they want, as cash is the one thing needful with us. - • SUCKERS. —1.mmenae quantities of suckers have come up the river this spring, which, I suppose, are all the way from Goderich, for I understand it is the place where all the suckers in the county are raised, but our villagers are determined not to i)se sucked by them, for I see they. are daily anAsing themselves by sucking thens into their nets. QUEEN'S BIRTHDAY. —Our village has been no- ted for years for its annual celebration of the Queen's Birth -day, a fact which cannot be disput-, ed or denied, and our citizens are determined that the coming one shall not be a whit behind any of its predecessors, but, if possible, to make an im- provement, ao as to be enabled to outstrip any competition that may arise in any of the ambiti- ous sister villages by which we are surrounded. In order to do so, our loyal subjects are already on the alert, and I expect in a short time flam- ing hand -bills will be distributed throughout the length and. breadth of this North Riding, with such, a bill of fare as will even take the conceit out of the spirited village of Jamestown ; which place, by the way, ,although I have trave !led the Seaforth gravel road throughout its entire length, many a time, 1 have never been able to see yet,— I presume, however, it is because my eye -sight is bad, but the next time 1 go that way I intend to wear a pair of double magnifying glasses, so that I shall be enabled to discover its exact position. WROXETER. QuEEN's BUITHDAY.—Arrangements are being made to eelebrate Her Majesty's Birth -day in grand style. Further particulars of the pro- .gramrne next -week. Caors.--Seecling is progressing rapidly in this section, and a good deal has already been sown. The weather is all thit can be dewed. REMOVALS AND IMPROVEMENTS.—Mr. John Sanderson's new brick stores alreadyfinished, and he intends removing into it about the 15th May. When completed it will be a fine structure and quite an ornament to our village. He will open with a largek and new stock of spring and summer goods. Messrs. P, & F. Carroll have, I believe, rented Sanderson's old stand, and will shortly start a general grocery. The next rooni to the north will be occupied by Mr. R. Dickson, Merchant Tailor, who will be found at the new stand after the 15th inst. Mr. G. A. Powell, Druggist, has been improving the internal ap- pearance of his shop, by getting it nicely painted., which, along with °thi e r mprovenients, add great- ly to its appeaiance. The workmen are busy with Dr. Simile's new residence. and when com- pleted, it will improve the appearance of that part of the villike wonderfully. Gibson's new Grist Mill is. also in course of erection. Judging from these rarks of progress our village is bound to go ahead. WINTHROP. SEEDING. —The farmers are -busily engaged in sowing, and are in many cases nearly through ploughing ; while the dames and urchins are as busy as bees in midsummer, in their gardens and flower plots. GOOD PeosrEars.-s-The owners of herds ancl flocks are exultant with the good prospects for high prices for animals of all descriptions. some parties have sold their lambs for $2 each, which is considered a high figure so early in the season. REmovAL—Mr. Hart, one of the first settlers in this place, has gone to Muskoka. He is one of the ablest hunters, and is an expert trapper, and has done his share in rendering- McKillop a fit place for the farmer on account of the security from destructive animals. It is hoped he will meet with success in the land he is intending to make his home. BEAST OF Prase. —A wild animal has been heard the last few evenings in the woods adjacent to this place'and is supposed. to be a wild cat, cata- mount, or wolverine, and is said to have relieved the farmers on the fourth Concession of a number of their poultry, and was caught in a trap set in a shanty next No. 4 School House, but escaped without further injury. The owner • of the trap being determined. not to be defeated, has built a larger building and is bound to capture something. CRANBROOK COURT OF REVISION.- - The Court of Revision for the Township of Grey, will be held at Tuck's Hotel, on the 23rd inst. Busmi-Ess.---Basiness is getting brisk Our merchants ate daily receiving new goods, and will soon have their assortments completed. WEATHER.—The ..i'veather for the past week has been everything,. that could be desired. The farmers are taking advantage of this, and are pushing ahead. seeding operations, which are far m advance of this time list year. Tsre 24TH Or Max .—Is Granbrook going to have a celebration on the 24th? Nothing has been done yet. Wake up loyal cttizests. Shall we have a grand celebration here, or shall we'conso- ilisd:trgth teenwith.,lome, of our sister villages ? "Union Mn. EDITOR, —T should like to write something for the columns of your valuable paper if I could only find the material to - start on, but there are no suicides, weddings, elopements, births, ac- cidents, murders or ha,ir-breadth escapes to chronicle. The it. R. fever don't rage here. Not being gifted with the wonderful power of the ma- gicians of old, of making a mountain out of a molehill—or yet, like the celebrated French cook, who could make a dinner out of a cabbage leaf. I am afraid. I shall fall far' short if weighed. in the true balance. Of course the Red River excite- ment has penetreted into the back -woods of Ca- nada. No indignation Meetings have been held here, but thousands are ready awaiting their Country's call to action. Fenianism is also on the qui vive. H.A1VIELTOWN. THERE is every chance here for a man who is a good blacksmith, as.there are some people who have to go a great distance to get their work done. There 18 some talk of Jellies Hamel erecting a oundry in this place, opposite the Post Ofece. fThe people wish him every ,success, as it is a want that has long been felt by the farming community in this vicinity. There has been a very contageouscliseaseraging here for some time, which is called the Railroad t Fever, some persons being worse than others. The - cause of this is, that its greatest symptom (the gift of the gab) being more natural to some than others. - A. NUMBER, of the younq men of this plase, gather together and practice every night at throwing horse shoes at two stakes, placed about 40 feet apart. They have been named by a Jamestown wag, the "Hameltown Quoit alias Horse Shoe Club." The club offers him their best thanks for the flatteriiz title he has given them. This village sets up its appearaece on the Sea - forth a,nd Wroxeter gravel road, 22 miles north from Seafori le and 4 miles south from Wroxeter. It is one aid a half miles from the celebrated city of Jamestown. The chief business men, all of whom are driving businesses in their different trades, are : .David Hamel, Farmers' Inn Hotel; William Wright, Shoemaker, Farmer, &c; Jas. Orr, Postmaster, Shoemaker, Fanner, &c. The Post Office kept here, is called Morrisbank, and stands neariy oppolite the Farmers' Inn .Hotel. There are three mails arriving every dayfrom the following places: lat.. from NI, roxeter, at 5 o'clock A. M., on the route to Seaforth ; 2nd, from Sea - forth at half past ten, P. M., on the ioute to Wroxetcr. ; 3rd, from Bluevale, at eight o'clock P. M. ; a mail also departs for Bluevale immedi- ately after the arrival of the mail from Seaforth, this office being the forwarding office to Bluevale. Telegraph Match. Seaforth (Centre Gambit) 1 PtoK4 2PtoQ4 • 3 Kt to KB 3 4BtoQB 4 5 Kt to K Kt 5 6 Castles, 7 PtoKI34 8 QtoQ 3 9PtoKB 5 10 P tkil P 11 PrtoK R 3 12 Kt to IC: 6 13 R tks B 14 Q tks Kt 15 BtoKB4 16BtoQ5 17 QKt to Q 2 18 Q tks Kt 19 R K sP. 20 QtoB 5 21 Q tits B P 22 Kt tks B 23 R toK 8(ch) , • Collingwood. P toK4 P takes P P toQB 4 Q to, K 2 KttoKR 3 P t�Q3 B to .K Kt 5 -P to K Kt 3 P tks P Kt to Q 2 PtoKB 3 B tks P Kt tks R RtoQKtsq Kt to K 4 Kt to K Kt 3 Kt tks 13 K to Q 2 K to B Q to Q 2 R to K Kt sq Q to Kt 2 Resigns. EXETER. WEATHER. --Miring the past week the weather has been rather pleasant. Spring appears to be progressing. rapidly. Several showers of rain have descended., to refresh the earth and to cause the grass to take root and grow, which supplie s food for cattle on a thousand hills. The trees begin to bud, soon they will be clothed with their green foliage; soon the plumb and the -apple trees will be in full bloom, presenting that exqui- site appearance and. castioo their sweet fragrance all around. Btrmunvos.—Mr. Southcott and. Mr. Ea,crett have erected very suitable additions to their dwellinghouses—the former being frame and the latter brick. Mr. William. Sanders is making preparations for erecting a large and excellent brick building in the place which is now occupied by Mr. Fillons jewelry store, also the Bible Christian congregation in this place'intend en- larging their church, byeextending it 10 or 12 feet towards the south, which will add much to its. appearance, and will make it more suitable for the large congregations which assemble in it from time to time, it being too small at present for their accommodation. LEcruni. —In the Wesleyan Methodist Church, at St. Johns, on Friclitr night last, the Rev. Mr. Punshon delivered his lecture on "John Bun- yan." There were present from Lucan, St. Johns, Exeter'and London, about 600 peraons, who appeared to be perfectly delighted at the in- imitable eloquence of this far-famed Orathr. Mr. Punshon certainly possesses wonderful powers of language; the matter contained in his lecture was all that could be desired, and the eloquence was sublime beyond description. The proceeds were for the purpose of diminishing the debt on the chu rch. SILVER QuesTros:—At a meeting held at Dew's Hotel, on Monday, the 18th ult., composed of the business men of the locality, it was unanimously resolved to sustain the Government scheme by. taking American silver at 20 per cent. discount. The co-operation of other business men, and the publia generally, is strongly invited to join in this effort to rid the country of this uncurrent coin. Mr. William Sanders, of Exeter, is prepared to buy American silver at brokers' rates. WINGHAM The river here is literally swarming -with suck ers, and hundreds are caught every night with nets, which furnishes our young men with plenty of amusement, and our tables with a dish, which if not very gratifying to the palate, will at least keep us busily employed in picking bones. A wise old saw says "The nearer to the bone the sweeter the meat," but in this case, we think, that the adage is faulty, for our suckers would then far excel the much prized sturgeon or salmoia. Mn. Jas. Srigley has invented a new mode for swinging gates, which he claims to be the cheap- est and most convenient for all !seasons of the year. He is going to apply for a Patent soon. We wish him every succese. THE examirratiOn of the Village School was held on Wednesday, the 28th-ult. Among those present we observed Mr. Farrow, L. S., the Revds. T. Cleworth and T. Sinclair, the Trus- tees, several Teachers from the adjoining School Sections, acid a number of parents, who all seem- ed. to take a lively interest in the proceedings. There were about one hundred and fifty pupils present. The pupils gave evidence of superior training by the aptitude which they displayed in answering the several questions propounded to them, in the various branches taught. Their thoroughness was especially marked in Arithme- tic and Grammar, in which they really excelled; and the reading and recitations of the higher classes called forth the eulogy of all present. The teachers, Mr. C. Stewart, and Mrs. E. Spence, must have been very persevering, in order to have their pupils attain such a state of proficiency, as tne School Section is one of the newest in the Township. At the close, Mr. Far- row, L. S., addressed the parents and pupils pres- ent, on the benefits accruing from a liberal educa- tion, and from punctuality on the part of the pu- pils. He next adverted to thegreat wantfelt, innot having a Grammar Scheel in this vicinity, and with great earnestness, pressed on the parents, the necessity of straining every effort, an order to obtain ane as soon as possible. Short addresses were alsoedelivered.by R.evds. T. Cleworth and - T. Sinclair, and MI . Gralia,m of Wroxeter s *This ended one of the most pleasant examinations we have attended for years. AINLEYITILLE. TBN Volunteers'belonging to the 32nd Battalion passed through here on Friday enroute for Red River. . Fish are being caught in the Maitland here by the bushel, .The weather is clear and. dry, and the farmers are busy preparing the soil for spring seeding. Business is dull. THIS JACKANAPES, "Occasionally," has hit on a right enoughplace, and could I misquote Byron, and. murder prose and rhyme, as nicely has he, I would so completely- dumflumix him,- that he ne'er would spoil a goose quill, or rife me of my place again. Ainleyville" is still M the same place, and. except the little excitement the oppo- sition stage creates,- there is nothing very serious the matter, only our sidewalks are. badly out of repair. . THE OPPOSITION.—If any of our Seaforth friends should wish to make a peregrination through the northern townships of the county, now is the time, for we have got ttvo first class coaches running free, -2, -yes sir, free! A line of stages in opposition to the regularmail has start- ed, and judging from their empty pews, they must find it a paying business. The opposition is driv- en by the notorious Charley. It is truly pitiful to behold the irascible little Charley perched on a bunk seat, without a single passenger to grace his lonely hulk, passing through this thoroughfare; it is enough to break his heart. I trust that he will shortly be able to sell himself out to the nar- row gauge, for sure the body is deserving of so e better fate than begging a pole ride from 1er Majesty's cart—Cose. . [FROM ANOTHER CORRESPOBDENT.] MR. John Gofton, of Wroxeter, has put on an opposition stage between Wroxeter and Seaforth. Go in, there's nothing like it M.Esses. M. & 3. Smith, 'have on hand a large stock of dressed and undressed lumber, shingles and lath, at the lowest rates: A MEETING was held in Armstrong's Hotel, on the evening of Monday, April 2,s, for the purpose of reorganizing the Maitland Base Ball Club. Mr. C. R. Cooper was called to the Chair. The fol- lowing are the officers for 1870 :--John Stewart, President; Alex. Strachan, Vic. do; W. Fish - ley, Sec, and Trees; Sam. Sygins, Captain • C. R. Cooper. J. Muir, and H. Holleday, Field oom- mittee. A resolution was passed to the effect that any, oneheard using profane language, is to be fined, and in case of refusal to pay the fine, to be expelled. IT is now high time some move was being Made for the celebration of the Queen's Birth- day? Who will make a ?tart? .4NEARLY DROWNED.—A report was current one day last week that Master john Armstrong was drowned in the mill -dam. A nuro.ber of persons accordingly repaired to the dam, and found him— fishing. BIRTHS. LEE. —At Seaforth, on Tuesday, the 3rd list the wife of Mr. Jehn Lee, of a daughter. McGitE000.—In Ifullett, on Tuesday, the 26th ult., the wife of Mr. Daniel McGregor, of a daughter. • ce THE MARKETS SEAFORTH, Wheat, (Fall) 10 bushel. Wheat (Spring) SI bushel, Barley 19 bushel, Oats 10 bushel, Peas tf bushel, -I (Large), Potatoes lit bushel, Hay iff ton, Timothy Seed, per. lb. Clover Seed, (Alsike), Butter, 14 lb. Eggs, Ducks, Pork, Hides, Sheep Skins, MAY 6, 1870. 0:70 to 0:80 0:75 to 0;83 0 :40 to 0:42 0:29 to 0:30 0:45 to 0:50 0:50 to 0:60 0:55 to 0:60 9;00 to 11:00 0:04 to 9.07 6.50 to 18.00 10.00 to 12.00 0:14 to 0:16 0:10 to 0:1I 0:20 to 0:20 7;50 to 8;00 0:00 to 5;00 0.40 to 1:25 CLINTON, MAT 5, 1970. (By Telegraph, to the Huron Expositor.) Fall Wheat, per bushel, Sing Wheat, per bushel. OUT, Oats, per bushel, Peas, per bushel, Barley, per bushel, Potatoes, per bushel, Butter, per bushel, Pork, per cwt. Eggssper 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, MAY 5, 1870 (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 lb., Pork per cwt Eggs. per doz. Hay, per ton Hides, per cwt• Wool, per lb, 0:78 0:75 3:50 0.30 0:47 0:00 0-45 0;00 7:00 to 0:80 to 0:80 to 4:00 to 0:35 to 0:50 to 040 to 0:00 to 0-17 to 7:t0 0:15, to 0:00 8;00 to 10:00 0:00 to 5;00 0;00 to 0:30 NOX'S HOTEL (LATE SHARP'S) The un- dersigned begs to thank the public for the liberal patronage awarded to him in times past in the hotel business, and also to infonn them that he has again resumed business in the above -stand, where he will be happy to have a call from old friends, and many new ones. THOMAS KNOX. Seaforth, May 5 1870. 126-tf. STRAYED COLT. TRAYED from the premises of Mrs. Christo- pher Sperling, Seaforth, on Monday, April 25, 1870, a bay, year old horse colt, -with a white stripe down his face, and both hind feet white. Mane hangs to off side. Any person giving such hiformation as will lead to the recovery of the same, will be suitably rewarded. MRS. 'C. STARLING, Seaforth, May 6, 1810. 126 -Sins. LUENTAL.Ed. THE est cas highest price will be paid for good - WOOL AT John Messer' Store, (Bluvale), and also at D. STEWART & CO'S. CARDING MILL. Farmers who wish to exchange theit wool for cloth, will End at either of the above mentioned places, a good selection of CANADIAN TWEED From Hespler's Mills, and various other kids And also some FLANNELS AND CHECKS Ot their own making up, for shirting and wo- mons' dresses, all of which will be exchanged for good wool at the very lowest cash price.—If said kind 9f goods do not suit purchasers, cash in all cases, will be given. STEWART 8e. CO., Have engaged the services of a practical man who thoroughly understands the business of Ful- ling, Cloth -dressing, and Carding,—one in whom. they can place every confidence, that he will give satisfaction to the public generally, M . S: Five cents per lb- for carding if the wool is greas- ed, if not will grease it with the best of lard -oil for a, cent and a half per lb. FULLING AND DRESSING DONE AT THE USUAL PRICE. Three hundred first class bunches of Shingles on hand, which will be sold chea.p for cash, at the mill. Bluevale, April 28th, 1870. 126-2ins, FURNITURE CHEAPER THAN EVER . AT fr THOMAS BELL'S ARRE 00M! 0------ mBELL ss now prepared to furnish }rouses at 4; Toronto prices- "LT1\T7Z) a T'AICIl\TG1-, In all its departments, attended to in a satisfact- ory manner. A hearse for hire... THOMAS BELL'S PATENT SPRING MATTRASS Kept constantly on hand and fitted ts; any be - stead. This article is the best aud cheapest made, as attested to by all who have used it. Warranted to give satisfaction. StirRemember the place p• o s 'KIDD& M'llftj-LKINS. Seaforth, Jatey. 21st. 1870.