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The Huron Expositor, 1871-12-22, Page 6• • THE HiURO .g..xpo.„syropt.. • DEC " 18 non xpo.siter. DISTRICT .MATTERS. BUSINESS NOTICE. THE EXPOSITOR and WEEKLY -GLOBE 'will be given to New Sukteribees from this date to the First of Amulet', • 1a73,fc4• $2 75, cash, in advance. Wm. 110BERTSON & CO., sign of the -Circular Saw, have just received a large assortment of the _fillips -Awed Champion -.Cross- cut saws, warranted the best in 11113e. the membe it upon ti more such SU Nr seriaon wil Presbyteria noon, at ha sebool in The childr teachers, A *is hoped ti tendance of in Sabbath- - • ArtutioN SALEs:-Messrs. 0. Yeo & 4C -o., have received a large bankrupt „stock of goods-uthich they are selling by auction every- afternom and evening, at their auction rooms, Main street, Sea - forth. _ • PERSONAL -We notice by the Belle- ville Intelligekcer -that Robert Tracy; Esq, M. D.. late of Seaforth, has heen -chosen Noble Grand, of " Belleville" Lodge No. 81, LO.O.F.,lately organized in that town; Tut: MONTHLY" CATTLE Eint.--The -.cattle fair ustt Ally held • at Houghton's Hotel, on the first Monday in every iimonth, will pe postponed from Jan. 1st, to the 8th, on account of the first Mon- iday falling on New Year's day. OPENED OUT. -Mr. James R. Ross has now opened out his hotel in his new reernises, on the east side of Main street, inearly opposite McIntosh & Morrison's ; *carriage factory. Mr. -Ross is a kind. and hospitable landlord, and we trust he sway succeed well in his new quarters. THANKS. -We have been requested ,by the members of Fidelity Lodge, I. O. of F., Seaforth, to thank in their be - those merchants and others who So itindly lent them material for ornament- - ing the hall on the occasion of their late _ *all. ' FOR CIllt recived drens - book New Year's s of Fidelity Lodge may take einselves to provide many leasant entertainments. (.111001, SERMON. -A special be preached in the Canada, 'Church, next Sunday -after f -past; 2, by Bev. Mr. Gold - the bedefit of the Sunday- onnection with that church. n of the school, with their ill be present in force, and it ere will also be a large at - parents and others interested chool Iwork. sTmAS.-Mr. Lumsden has pleudid selection of, chil- suitable for Christmas or resents. and get one. WHEN YO are in Seaforth, just run Iper dozen. cott'S Block, Seafortle into Franle. altridge's Photograph Gil/l- imy, 'twill ( o your heart good. Only $1 1 THE M 14110AL ELECTIONS. NOMINATION. 4, , The foilowiiig is 4 correct statement of the nominati n returns from the various municipalities in the County of Havel 1 : •Ashfictd.-LReeve - James Crawford George Armstrong. Deputy Reeve -- Maurice Dalton; Tliomas E. Finlay. : Councillors Patrick Clare, Andrew Dreany, Will'aniLane, Thos. .Anderson, John Andrews, Win, O'Neil. Colborne.- It edve;---Win. Young,H. Spence. Co neillors-j. Buchanan, J. Morris, F. Sinor, , Wm. Bissett, kl. J. Nett, A. Mal oy,i P: Carroll, J. Tiffin, Gordon You r, - Clinton.- eevc---W.W. Farrell, john McGarra. -ouncillors--S. Ande6WS, James Fair, . 8. Doan. W. H. Perrin, \Vim Coats; . 8. Fisher, .R. Callander, John Lesslie. • - Efagt II -0 vanosh. - Reeve - David. Scott, Esq.,. e-elebted ny. acelamation. Councillors- ames Potter, James' Mc- Callum, eTolui Hanna, jr., Thomas H. Taylor, Al -m., leDonell, George McKay, Edward Jame-, James Henry. Y BAzaiste---The bazaar in aid of -the Roman Catholic Church in this village -will commence on the 2nd of January, 1872, and contiuue during the remainder _-inf the week, the commitee not beingAble to make the necessary arrangement; -Co have it take place di the holidays. as was their intention l...HRISTMAS AND ;NEW YEARS. -.WO -direct the attention of our readers to the asnammoth announcement of E, Hickson .tv.Co. which will be found prominently -Itlisplayed. in our advertising. co:umns. 1,.;i; Great bargains are being offered at the ; Emporium during the holidays, and pur- sehasers would do well to govern them- ' (selves accordingly. I A • A ey e --J. Leckie; elected by. acclamation. Deputy Reeve -Archibald McDonald, T unnas Strachan. -Conn • eillors-John '•trachan, T. Williameen, sanmet. Skin n, Jaeob Keifer, James Spence,' jaeol) immer. Goderich wnship.-L--Mr. Shepherd, Reeve ; Mr. P tton, Deputy Reeve, and the Whole of last year's Council. re- elected, Goderich Ton n .-Iforade Horton, Esq was Alecto I ayor ; Robert csibbone Esq., Reeve, , and Samuel H. Detlor Esq., Deputy Reeve, by acclamation !ouncillors, -St. David's Ward -T. N Daneey, Robe t Gordon, 0. Orabb, E , ,fiifferd, . R. R neimari, James Smaill t. Patriek's • .Vard-11. Gardiner, J asmore, Jame Smaiil, G. McKenzie Villiam Camp ell, Thomas F. MoLean t. Andrew's Ward John Davison bra -ham Smit , F. A. Robertson, Alex Vatson, Geor e Cox, G. -11. -Parsons t. ---George's W rd --Robert McKay, B. . Doyle, W. N . 'Savage, W. G. Smith. Howie/4 --It eve - James Perkins, tented by acch mation. • Deputy Reeve Alex. Gibson, David- Weir, Benjamin IcGuire, Jame Edgar. Councillors -- lamas Wilson, INin. Wade, William iggins, Geo. B 'owning. Hallett. -Ree e:),e-J. Moon. Deputy eeve-H. Sne . Coundillors -A. Mon- ith, J. AVaxwi.k, and All R. Stevens. A .ected by acela e ation. Hay. -Up to the time of ,goipg -tp •ess.we have ben unable to obtain re- irns from this ownshiy, but have little Those marked * were CoUncillors f r 1871. Mitchell. --Thos.Matheson was 1 elected. Reeve by acclamation. Can 1- dates for, Council, D. Kerr, T. Babb, J Bristow, If, Campbell, R. W. CUrrie; F. H. -Flagg, W. R. Davis. . $tratfurd.-Por Mayor, J. A. Alcei 1- loch, P. R. Jarvis, and Wm. Buckinee ham, • the present reeve. It is mule e stood that the latter two will not go o the polls. Messrs. T. M. Daly and Stoney .were elected Reeve and ..Depu Reeve respectively. 4 acelamatioi There will °illy be a contest in one war for -Councillors. December County', Court an , Quarter Seesione. : The above Courts Were opened a Godeirieh on Tuesday, . the 12th inst., Judge Brough presiding. Neither th civil list:nor the criminal calendar pre sentedevery much business. , However the Courts did not el* until late oi Saturday night. The following is a cor rect report of the business: . Kirkpatrick e4 al V8. Cfrnipbell-LACtiO . n a promissory note ; defence for:time erdict for plaintiff. Sinclair for plain iff ; Cameron for defendant. , Dredge iv. Don«ghy,--A dim- on tW ills of Exchange. Verdiet for plaintiff Sinclair for plaintiff; Squier for defendant : ° R Wen vs.. Oreenway-Ad ti,5n on ac - Count. - Made a remanent. Malcolmson r plaintiff ,• Toms for defendant. - grey 'vs. Rath -Action for goods sold, 1o ' . e. Verdict by consent, for plaintiff. Valker for plaintiff ; ElWeod for defend- nt. Fisher vs. Rutherford -This was an old mit on the equity side Of the County Court, in which the' Judge referred cer- tain -questions to the1 detennination of a jury. Verdiet for defendant. .Toms for plaintiff ; Sinclair for defendant, ' Kirkpatrick et al vS. Platt et al,(Queen's end )---Action .on covenant for payment o money. Settled by the parties. Sin- e air for plaintiff ; Squire for defendants. Radon vs. IlYslop-Action on promis- s ry notes which defendant pleaded were t c propertse of the' assignee in Insol- v :my of one John Stewart. Verdict for , d ,fendant. , Doyle for plaintiff ; Sinclair-! fo defendant. Dornyu 1.'.1 Vana,- stone et ./e -Action for t e price of a quantity of ,logs sold the _ d fendants by the plaintiff.. 'me defend - aa ts pleaded that the logs were cut on G vernment land, that the Government el imed the logs, and that they had to ) the Government instead of the 1 mtify. Verdict for defendents. Doyle O the -plaintiff; Benson & Meyer, at - o heys and Sinclair Counsel for defend- s. ' - - lie equity cese audthe two last ca,ses • ea h took a whole day in trial. . - I 1 .1 p f t REMOVAL, -Messrs. Arriastrong 'and .`,` "'rice have removed their Book and -'-' esiStationery Store to their new premises Mr. Cull's new building, adjoining E. Hickson & Co's store, and adjoining their -4old. stand: They have now a very hand- `'.„ --swum store, and we have no doubt but in their new premises they will enjoy a 'ate increase of patrcnage. ° SKATING ILINK.-The skating tChristmas Day.) The formal openine an -will be open for skating on -Monday next take pla.ce on Wednesday or T urs - h Pi ..day eveneng following, when there will 'lie free admission and good music will be in attendance. The Skating Rink We vr-ear is under the management of Mr. E. 4 vv. Potts, who has placed it in excellent condition. We expect that, during the I ' askating season, it will be a favorite re- I for lovers of this exciting and ; ilhealth-promoting exercise. THE CONTRACTORS. -- The e011atICt.3 D -.for-the construction of the first section of T the Wellington, Grey and Bruce South - +ern extention, front Nalmerston to Listo .1 -1-1 Iwel, has been awarded to Messrs. D. D. " _Kay and William G. Hay, of Listowel, i ..tand Mr. Arthur Gordon of Elma. They r, ra sire pushine' energetic men, _ and we "13 feel assured tilt the contract could not lee -.Cave fallen into better hands, and that he work will be vigorously and en- a aergetically pushed forward. Dr , Jo Pt: for good farming and the raising of fine -sato& is only surpassed by his fame as a ell writer on Municipal affairs offers forI Br -*sale, in our advertising columns, a spaii sof -*heavy draught mares. Mr. c loubt that the ld Reeve and Deputy, 'Messrs. Brown nd Carrick,'have been elected by acelai iation. The probability sethat the prese it Councilmen have also )een elected wit!. out opposition. elforrie.-Beev -- A. Brown, Dr. Holmes, Thomas Kelly. Deputy Reeve - 0. Proctor, J. 1 Eller, Donald Scott, T. '7elly Councillers-P Kelly, W. J. 0 Al • hnston, W. C 11 ingston, T. Kelly, onald McLean John, Miller, James you. ilirKit/op.---11 eve -W. J. Shannon. eputy Reeve- ames Hays, both by ac- amatien. Con Milers- Messrs Al ur- y, Malone, H‘ ran, A. Kerr, Andrew venloca, and A, Ahem Bell. Stanley. --Iteev - Thomas Simpson, ter Douglas. epay Reeve -George stle, Wiiliarn ohiison. Councillors- . Woods, Tho as Keys, David Youall, seph Higgins, (filbert McDonald. 9tepheft.-Ree e -T. Greenway,John mons. Deput Reeves -J ohn Lewis trick Mc Philli ps, T. Yearly. Coun- lors-Louis St his. John Reagan, T. okenshire, Wn. Fulton, Coughlan, C. Corbett, R. Manumg. 'eaforth rillag,.-For Reeve -S.(4. Caughey, James H. Benson. Coun- ors-I...Messrs, 'eegauller, A. Strong, ies Beatty,. John H. Broadfoot, lliam Grass , Thorno.s Stephens. omas Kidd TVA also nominated, but A GOOD TEAM. -Mr. Thomas Mc Zlichael, of Hullett, whose re ut.itioi Michael will give intending purchasea-s J Ael'ei en choice. of a pair out of six, all of /which are prize -takers. This is a chance ereet often met with, and. horse -buyers' -'asehould take advantaee of 111 ( refused to stand. 'uckersynith.- --Reeve,- G. E. Cress - 1, re-elected by acclamation. Deputy s -e -George Walker, elected. by acela• ion. Councillers (Jousins, 1). oat, and J, Laing, all elected a,cclasnation Turnberry. -Redve John Messer, Benjamin Wilson, Wm. Thompson. SEAFORTH NOMINATION. -The nomin- oitionr 41onday last passed off Much wel aquieter than we anticipated All the Ree Anid Councillors are again open' for re- I nic, at seicetien. There is little doubt but that 1 fe'pr -.the old. Councillors will be - re-elect d by The Inc-el:Alt will be between Messrs Me - 0 0. -.Caughey and 'Benson, for the Reeveship. Lhe friends .of each seem sanguine of sac- -.cesSand determined to win.- The ist of January, however, will tell the tale aud iput an end to suSpeoee. ODD FELLows annual urtdr the auspices of Fidelity Lodge, I O. of 0. F., came off on Tues - ay evening last. The cold and stormy 'weather, no doubt, prevented Many at a adistance from being present. As it was, -the attendance was very fair, there being lastween fifty and sixty ,couples present. "The affair was one of the most successful end pleasant of the kind ever held in -this . \ ag All present seemed to en- joy themselves to their hearts content, 1 'Ile Hall was beautifully decorated, end iiresented a very handsome appeara,nce. Depu ey R ce-ve- e --Wm. Cornyn, W i 'Haan . '1 Douglass, C. Tait •Scott. Connoillors- : !Tames' Hogg, Robert _McKee, John Gregory, Wm, H. Leech, John RObinsen, Peter Fisher. - Ueberne.-trlleeve-A2 Bishop,. Alex. SMith. Deputy Reeve-peorge Willie, eleeted by act:la:Metier'. I Couneillots- j V% m. Brock, David Turnbull, Leonard Hunter, -Robert • Porter. - David Mill; _Alex. Dun can. , ' . I1 .1•1'(•et Waicanosh. - Reeve --Charles CirVin, re-elected, Deputy Reeve -E. Gaunt, re-elected. Coudeillors-eDunoa,n 1 MePherSon, 0 eerge Webs ter. David M c- . Dwain, NI illiam , Kinahau, Charles Kinahan: ' .. le music, by the Broadhagen Quadrille ; illand was splendid, and almost sufliciant Co tempt the most crusty old. bachelor ; aselio ies.d never before joiiied in the ex- • nhorating and merle, dance, to try his I sessikill even at the risk f having his coins trampled upon by some of the fair am ;sweets present At twelve o'clock the /party adjourned to partake of a, ,sump tams - repast Which had been pre. ared for them., and to lvhich the ex- .6•_Teise they- had just had, induced them So de ample Justice, After supper, the ..cempany again repaired to the Hall 'where. dancing was kept up with untiag- . _Lung zeal until long past the "wee sma -lbours ayont the twal." The COminittee gill Management are deserving of the 'highest praise for th-e excellent arrange- *lionts they had made for the comfort and itilea,sure of all in attendance. We trust COUNTY OF _PERTH NOMINATIONS. El ma .-11 eeve-D. Falconcr. Deputy Reeve - Samuel Roe. Councillors --J. Johnson, Aron Long, Allan Bailey, Wm. Lockheed, John: 0. Alexautjer, Wm. Fennell, Samuel \Vilely, Bi'Alfred. en et, and. Xavier Bechlor. ' Fullathin. --Wm. Davidson, re-elected lleevc. Deputy Reeve- - George Lever - sage, Richard - Irene's. All the old Ceilincillors re-elected. Bibbert.:-The old Council are elected by acclamation, viz : Thomas King, Reeve; Robert Gardiner, Deputy Reeve. : Councillors -Francis Oliver, James Hatboro, John Met mnell. Logan. - Reeve - Robert .Jones, re- j elected. Deputy Re we- -Wm. Etty, re- I elected. Candidates who go to poll for re Councillors -Wm. T lompson, J. Wade, co *Peter Sheen, Wm Robb, *Alexander pa Stewart, 'George 1t ek, John Dwyer. by CRIMINAL SIDE. he Queen vs. Johnston - Charge of , Banco in the Township of versed to next sittings. The defendant he meantime givine. bail. James 11. son for prosecutor. ;°Ira Lewis, County- wnAttorney, for the Crown; Cameron the defence. a ris, appellant, -ra. _McKinnon, re- spo r,dentAppeal- from order of dismis•• • sal lof case by W. T. Hays, Mayor. Set- tled by counsel. Cameron for appellant ; Siutlair 'for respondent. 7titely, appellant, vs. Col. Taylor, yes] ondent---AppeO. front conviction of - W. T. :Hays, Mayor, for illegally exact- ing toll on Queeo's stores on the way to Can t'on' quashed without costs. Squier for appellant. _ ! ogie, appellant, a•allyfo?-d' spondent-Co n vi Won quashed lty t Without costa. Cameron' ler appellant ; Sin lair for respondent. haria, -appellant, Fisher, ri&spond- ent Appdal against conviction for sel- ling -liquor - Sunday. Conviction qua hed- without costs. Tome for appel- lant ; Squier for iespendent, Tuckeremitb. N MERSA ItY AND TEA -1VIE WM,: G. - The Episcopal Methodists hold their an- nive sary service at Zion. church, 13th - Con ession, Tnekertimith, on Sabbath, Dec mber 24th, and a tea. meeting on Chri Imes eveofpg. ReV. S. Card, of St. Marys, Rev. J. P. ..Morden, of Bak - field, and others are expected to be in at, tendance. From the success of --former efforts in Zion Church -a good time. is ex- Pere:It:N. peerNaTeox.--The people- of this e • to ,sriship are not much given to changing their munic;pal officers, bat alwaye seein inch led to let well enough alone. They have been well served by the old Conn- eillms, and have rewarded all, with but one xcentimi, by reelecting them by mei nitwit fel!' another term. We re- gret hat, for privale reasons, Mr; e Deputy. Reeve; declined to serve for k nother year. Mr. Dallas' mantle - has f upon. Mr, Dasid. Walker, and we . re sure that every persen who 1. knos AA taker will agree with us in se.vine that it could not have fallefij upon t a bet er man. With two such efficient t repee entatives in the County Council as t Mess s. Creswell and Walker, the IpeOole s of T ickersmith -may rest iiSsured that their inteiests will be properly looked after. There was not a Man tit the late County Connell Boa,rd who commanded More influence or respect than Mr. Cress- well, arid We are sure that his old Col- leeguere Will rejoice that the people of Tuck Orsini th have again unanithously selected hian as their chief representative.7 1V1oKillop. Tir reesnixi --On e day. last -week, Brooks thrashed -on the farin of w Murdie; McKillope 200 bushels s one hour. The in.achine need. f Oshawa: make, and has beeo in ea five years. •The above feat rformed in the ordinary way of ti ng, and without any extra efforts tI 6 collecting the taxe* be extended until the ist of February next - Carried, Moved. by J. Horan, seconded by T. Murray, That George Patterson, be paid $12, as being prosecaed and. fined by George Biggars in behalf of the Canada Company for cuttime timber on their waste land, for the use of the road t also that the Clerk be instructed to write fetwith to the Company stating the. cir- cumstance, and .1:questing them to re- fund the money.e-Carried. Moved by James Hays, seconded by J. Horan-, that the sum of $7 be advanced to Williarn Bowie, to pay • the expenses of David 8mith, a helpless invalid, to the -Toronto hospital. -Carried. Wrolreter. Mr. George Enqi hi our:authorized. agent in this place. All orders left tvitli him fax HllbtieriptiOnS, Job Printing' or advertising, will be promptlytd- . tended to. Mr. Eyvel is also empowered to collect accounts and grant reccii ts for money dile T1 Exrosrron. THE -NOMINATION1. - The following are the yeisons nominated as candidates for municipal honors in Howick : rb, present Reeve, Mr. James Perkins, was will be served in Clofton.'s Hall; speeches tions will be taken up after each eervice. will afterwards be delivered in the chc7occoh.i1A'. On the Monday evening succeeding, tee man. of Bayliehl, at 6-30 1'. M. Collec- eter, at 2:30 P. ,M., and Rev. 1'. M. Tal- - Johnston; of Ainleyville, will preach at is the order of services :,--Rev: D. A... dedicated next Sabbath. The following 10 A. M..; Rev. George Brown, Of Wrox, Church in this place wili be formally week the tie* Wesleyan M ethodist 'James Edgar, 48 Dep ty Reeves, and J. BrOWning, Thomas' IA ilsoii, W. Wig,gius and. W. Wade, as Con cillors. Gibson David Weir B. L. ',lune, and elected by acelania ion. Mess's. A. Rimotous. -As ts e intimated -last ) Sieletessety.--We are pleased to -I mite -that Me. Gibson, Member for North ' Huron, has not long occupied his seat in , the Legislative Bali , . of our Province j without letting his voice be heard, or. as ! he t -xpressed it, giving `,` a reason for the , faith that is in him." His voice is still i for wale apparently ; and his vigorous e.vpose of the manner in which the pres- 1 ea (?) totiering Government interfered in his own election, will commend itself i to the Reformers of North Huron, as having put ." the right man in the right place." NN e congratulate him on the able manner in which he has gone h through his maiden speech, a task which • 1 the experienced Mr. Blake calls -•-a very disagreeable one, and no doubt he is N right. 1 •••••••,..* on good authority that the contracts be- tween Listowel and Ainleyville will be let within :six weeks: CHRISTMAS. -The present year is fast drawing to a close. Time waits for. no man. We are soon to enter upon the year of our Lord 1872. Thanksgiving Christmas, New Years'. What joyful emotions these words excite in the minds of the young: " Cb.ristrnas ! what history Equals thy tnysteu ? Angels to herald thee, sang front the sphere, Let ns with gratitude' Own our beatitude, , • Carolling joyfully, Christmas is here. ' _ Wingham. BUSINESS NOTICE.- --We have }Ace:sure 111 stating that Mr. Ge T. Brown, of Wingbam, has consented to act as busi- ness agent for THE EXPOSITOR, in Wing. ham. All orders for subscriptions, 'ad• vertising or job printing, left with him will be promptly attended to. NICIPAL. ---- We believe that Mr. Benjamin Wilson, of the firm of Kent & Wilson, of this place, is a candidate for the Reeveship of Purnberry, in opposi- tion to Mr. Messer. Mr, Wilson is a young man of considerable business ex- . perience, having conducted a large wool- en manufaeturing establiehment in the County of Middlesex for years. He is a son of Crowell Wilson, Esq., member of the Dominion Parliament. Mr. Wilson in less than one year's business experi- ence in the village has from his straight- forward and honorable conduct mad a great many friends who seem bound te- nse every exertion in their power to elect him. -COM. BUSINESS. - Business prospects are I looking up a, little, and good prices are ! being paid on the street for all kinds of I produced. s AecenEsee-On Wedneaday evening of last week, as an hostler named David 1 Phillips, in the employ of Mr. Johnson, of Johnson's Hotel, was engaged in tak- ; nig the harness off the stage horses, the animal kicked him in the face, break- ing his jaw bone in three pieces, and in- ; flicting tsvo severe wounds in his face. I The force of the blow was so great that the man was knocked clear across t he 1 stabIe floor. Dr. 'Pewter has the case in charge, and under his care, we under- stand, the patient is recovering. CHEESE (JON VENTION.-An important meetine. of cheese manufacturers will be eld intheTown Hall, at Fullarton Vil- age, on Tuesday. the 26th inst., at 1 p. m. 8cieral prominent cheese -makers vill be present, among them, T. Bal- antyne, of the Black Creek Factory ; Bzunilton, of the Cromarty Factory ; tobert Gardiner, of the Thames Road "factory. The farmers should attend, as Nonce.-ese. C. R. Coolont will act as business gent for Tiin Exroseron Airdeyville and t ty. Parties,rcquiring Job Printing or Advertising tv4i be latent:led to by calling npu» Mr. Cuortm Ie is also authorized to solicitsubscribers for THE Q. Pxposrro!t: RAILROAD. -The first section of the ii e ng on, Grey and Bruce Railway as been let, and it is reported th•e r • he Counties of Huron add Perth have lready gained a good reputation in this ranch oi industry, and. their eonven- ions or meetings areuseful in disseininat- mg information. resident asserts that the second will Ise be under contract inside of six Weeks, s the locaters will be on after the holi- aye. This Section is between here and istowel. AluMerras.,--Mr, Leckie has been re- urned by acclamationt There. are two andidates' for the- Deputyship, Arch. IcDonald and Thomas Strachan. The. •1(1 Councillors are up again, besides umber of new aspirants, but it is t gene) al opinion that the old Council wi 1 returned.- The people of Mori' s em as if they were bound that more acclamation dodges should be pla ed• on them. as last 'year, as they ha plenty cif candidates for all the offices three for Reeve four for Deputy, an sweisn'e.n for Cfounciflors. Let thc. best me THE STORMY WEATHER makes bus ness rather dull. Whether it • is on a count of the heavy roads, or the railroad at Harriston, or somethiOg else, on thing is certain, which - is that there is not one-quarter of the teaming done °ter the gravel road that therolias been in former years. at this season. . From this it may be inferred that toll-keepmg must be rather utiprofitable, and that the gates will rent lower for next year SMALL CitalloE.--,The plan -spoken o la,st week for getting' over the embarras ing searcity of -small change has. net 'bee carried into operation, on account of i being discovered that the issuing of suc CUi rency scrip would be Miura A PLEASAiNT PARTY. -A very pleas ent party , took place in Armstrong' Hall, en the evening of Friday last. Th occasion was one of the regular Quadrill Assemblies, but on. this eVening a nnm ber of the young iblks from Londesbor and Blyth, took part in the festivities A most pleasant evening was spent, and all beestied to enjoy themselves most Mitchell. SMALL Pox. -Several' cases of small pox have occurred within the past month, but by prudence in keeping away from the infected. sections it is thought it will not spread to any extent.. DIPHTIIERIA.-A case of this virulent disease has made its appearance. The subject is a son of Hugh Campbell, Esq. a Mn. MATuEsoN, Reeve, who has been he sick for some time, is recevering. 18 THE FOLLOWING ADVERTISEMENT was 10 handed in too lute for insertion in our advertising columns this week; 37- -ve 'Molnar& Kidd Wishes his numerous customers and the public .41 ; d And to enable them to spend a I 11 • Merry Clirbotritna He now offers a splendid stock of new fruits mid i- All the delicacies of the season ; c„ to make everybody Itruppy' The stock will be found complete and in every way suitable for gifts for New Vern.. Come One, come all. Plain figures and ono price. THOMAS KIDD. in fact, everything THE man was never known that would pleasei everybody, but Frank Paltridee comes the nearest to it in his line of business. $1 a dozen. . Scott's Block. f Seaforth. t Divisions- Courts ---1872. h Division Courts will be held as follows: ...Jan 16 Dungannon.. ....April 2 Aiuleyville 23- Bayfield April 3 - Seaforth .Jan. 25 Goderieh........April 4 8 Exeter :fan. 27 Wingham ...... April 19 Dungannou,7an. 30 Ainlevville May 21 3 Bayfield.........Jan. 31 Seaforth ,12ty 28 e Clinton Feb. 1 Exeter May 25 . Goaerich _Feb. 5 Clinton... .... May 81 „ Wroxeter • March 26 Dungannon June 3 " Seaforth March 28 Bayfield.... .....June 4 Exeter 'March 30 Goderich June 6 Clinton ....April 1 The Ccurts will open at 10 A. M. each (UT. eartily. prancing was kept up until about three. o'clook, when the visiters ook their departure for borne We believe hat a party Of young folks g from here o Myth this ceening. We wish them a a, t. ride and a jolly time. Fes Jame Andr of -oat was use a was p thresh' Cranbrook. Aemuseses; SILVER: -We are pleased to see. that' our merchants and business men have discontinued taking American silver, except at a discount. If this rule adhered to tne silver nuisance will soon be )10n , EDIT ATION AL. - A number of the young men • form this village intend ging to the Normal School at the corn- mencement of the next session, in order to complete their studies and fit them - elves for the noble profession of teach - ng. APAIerremexrs.-We are glad to no- ee that _Mr. A. Hunter has received me appointment of agent to the Agricul- tural Assurance Company, of ''Kingston. 'From our knowledge of. Mr. Hunter, we have no hesitation in saying "he is the right man in. the right place." NEw YEARS' 80cIAL. --A grand social will be held at Tuck's Hall, ..New Years' night. A: good quadrille band has bean engaged, and • lovers of the ' epsichorean art- may be assured that e affair will be the most successful of Se isseta-= Ce.iss.---ProfessOr Habkirk's Ting class is weekly drawing crowds' the fair sex and sturdy yeomanry of e district, to be i▪ nstructed in the ysteries of De, Ra, &c. - WELLINGTON, ( REY A.,711 Bin. -CE R tee The first sod on the southern ex- ' mien of the -Wellington, Grey and rice Railway was turned on Saturday at Listowel. A number of the Rall- y magnates of our vicinity attended the auspicious occasion.. .The en- eering staff are now engaged in least- 1 the hue in this section, and it is said ; s s being ut forth. - - TIII, NOMINATION. -The nomination passed off very quietly. .The old Connell were ill nominated, the Reeve and 1 Deput being elected by acclamation. riThe °Hewing, . gentlemen were also omin ted- for Councillors, viz: Mr. W. • a -Bell, Mr. Andrew Govenlock, and 11 -. Alexander Kerr. Although Mr.r 81);11111( n had publicly expressed' his th intenti n of retiring, the feeliug of the a . people was so unanimously in favor of his a% - standing, . la e was con- i sii , . stra.incell to sacrifice his personal eon- , of -venienee. fo gratify his coustt t . We :1 o are glad of this;, as a better Reeve than ; ni -MreShannon could not easily be got. I COUN1 ' , .. .E EDINGS. -The Council 1 w. met at Jhambers' Hotel on the 14th inst. i tem pursuant to adjournment. All the mem- I Br hers present. Minutes of last meeting las = Tho as Murray, that the time for 'int!, 1 ad an I sustained. A Inumbeit of ac- wa unts ere passed and ordered to be on Lid. oved by John Malone; seconded 1 gin CD Ur -4 0 E-( r•••4 Soo. CHRISTMAS LITERATURE. BOOKS, BOOKS, Suitable for Christmas and New Year Gifts, including FAMILY BIBLES PEW BIBLES, POCKET BTBLES TESTAMENTS, PSALM BOOKS, 'PRAYER BOOKS, ).L80, A choice assortment of Miscellaneous Literature, including THE POETS in various styles of binding. <4 ALSO, CIIII,DREN8 BOOKS, in:great variety. se, r-' r:45' Paper Macho Goods. WRITING. DESKS, Ladies* Work Boxes, Chains, Lockets, Brooches, etc. Albums, Gold Pens, Gold Pencil- Cases, Gold and Silver Rings. 'A fine assortment of TO Y8, . " For Girls and 1393's• At LUMSDEN'S 1 - ewe:ten. sTORE, 210 SEAFOUTH. U.; 0-3 Xmas & New Years. CHRISTMAS PRESENTS.. NEW YEAR'S PRESENTS. SANTA CLAUS COMING. • • • • Is selling off his stock of T 0 YS, AND FANCY COODS. Large- Stook of Toys and thinf.,,s suitable for Christmas and New Tear's Presents "NTMIR,"W" •es As I am imiring out this department of my stock I will .sell very cheap --AT COST, AND LESS THAN :COST Everything in the Toy Line. Also, on hand, a new and vi-ry extensive strict of WATCHES. JEWELRY. The stock of Jewelry 15 very extensive eomprising• the newest styles of BRACELETS, Ear -rings, Finger Rings, Shirt Studs, Cuff Buttun4 Brooches. Gold Pens, Watch' Chains, • WEDDINC RINCS„ CLOCKS of every description, and: at all prices. 'SNOICIHOODV tse' 1-3 YORE OF OXEN FOR SALE. yen SALE, -I: OXEN; very Lot 26, 21041 a good heavy yoke of *working quiet; well matched. Apply to ALEX.. MURCHIE, Eighth Concession, MeKillop, Winthrop P. 0. SPECTACLES, ETC. ,,r4. R. CO UNTEX MAIN STREET, 210 ' SEAFORTE, VOTAr.111g4: . WiarOlLE 20. 'Lriteiurt 1-; Pr711; EVERY FRIDAY 'IN SE ARM TtroTs•--$.41.50 per 'year in end of the 'crifsing• ; ...;4,1};.:‘ Vint insertion, per Jim., 8 *ertions, 2 cents 4.:teli jun.. per. rtnt ter --Orte Column nnf. 4 sr .. . " b.t1 0.... ' 3wombs .. Ralf• i'•ne year . . .. " " . half " ....... .3 months• • One-fourth one v‘lar „ I: halt' ... ' 8 niOntlis One-eighth one v4 lax is ti bid! ,c; " i months One -twelfth (Inc ear, ....... " " hull )!if,lrillS 33usiness cards, lines and unit Advertisements of Strayed, not exceeding 111 :II Inonth, t() etaxt:: t*ch tuunth. Adv-rtisentents i)f FALMS for sok, not eyee4.t/ing 15 line,- ; -each sille,c(jmnit )1lonth. 15 et Lt Births, Marriag( Advertisement-. IN ithout spec; *be in:writ:11 till flu/lid, and ehol;-'i• .Mt•LE,A...\ 33 3U -clam Y. MI:TA:Atc, / ALLAN Lmn. BUSINE$S -DIRK TVAVID MITCHELL, M. D., ria College, Physician, Sur NINnvitx, OT.-C4a-oner of the 42 Office and residenee.'at Thompson DAN"-- R. SMITH, Physiebn -1-7 °nice -Opposite Scott Robe; IS ruin street, Seafortl. TAMES STEWART, M. ».('.: MoutreutI. :goon, etc. °nice ay.d: Residence -4 TT L. VERCOE, V-1).. V, L. •••=--a-• won, ete. °Mee and Resit. Market and Iiig„h Streets. tie -it D -n. CAMPBELL, Voroner for tbi and ilesidetice, O' 1- Corby's eut street, 8;•nforth. Office hours, fror 41o.., and 1111 do- Saturdoce. - - • - - MeCAt0HEY & 110.11,1IESTEM -4"L torneys at Law,. Soli,itots Insolveney, Notories Pikblie and. Solicitors for the 14.12. Bank, Seafor the C.naftaa. Life :If's-infancy Vompon;s N, 31.---,430,1300 to lend at S -per. Iforo3es 1111,1 T.A.4 for sale. J3X1:MN AN: 31EYE1t, Barristers - ut Law, Soli6tors in thinceri Conveyancers, Notarie • Public, etc,- lorth and Wroxettr. Agents fur Mel Co. of Upper Camilla, and the C1/101 Co. of Loudon, England. Mone,y at -commission charged- • • .745. 11. JsoN. 11, 11101TELtat. - NOX'S HOTEL, Mote, Shares; signed hega to thank tItepublk patronage awar401 to 'him in time; ,hotel bit:dile:4s and also to inform the ngain l'eNUP1Cif bUSilltNi in, the above: he will be happy to have a call bon: and- many new ones. 126 TII0* T)Rts-cE OF WALES IIOTEI, V. 3. )1cerTCHEON, Proprietor accommodo t to:1 for travellers. The, plied with the very hest ;liquors and c stabling attached. The stagy leaves e•v-ery day for Wingbarn,• TIRITISH EXCHANGE HOTEL, - -LP 3. CuLt,AwAY, Proprietor; .1. 8, Wt! Anunicaip Hot4d, Warstrw, IS% Y., } liotel hu s recently 'been newly /orals] fitted throughout, mut is now otie of a lortable and commodious in the Pop Sample Rooms for tonnaerzial Tfrawil Terms liberal. __ • .31111141F.110.ANIE -qz A. SHARP'S LiVelstr s: HALE' oniee-At Murrav'm gotel, St.* Bones and first -atlas fionve31nees Aiwa SI,BARP'S LIVERY STABLE, 3141S Scalorth. Pirst-elash Hones a53. rilways on hand at retozonable terim, - R. 'SHARP, pi JoRN It111011.A.M, Exchange Broker wily Ticket -Agent, Iloughton's Hot. G. T. Railway Station, 8eoforth, thit 'Tickets issut.d to ull points in the Writ California and Red River, ot reducej rat the greatest tiR.q. to Emigrants. information giN. ell re1911.Ci in.:4 Lind Alt GrPellbarks, 11141:•,. Cn5pi4ni 111141 1111enri 1GOIL1 111.11.1 Silver t'oin, /naught and sohl* t" 11. CM/PER, Gemveyancer, Connni (2:1 Bench, hisirniiit•e and Genc Agent for the follouing Fire, Life orni 1,1117111CI.C,1111p/11111.95 Bea; er tun] and the NV.estern Fire Insuir/ice. the Belie:lee l,ifr Assuratilse, lai1 the lit .cidx•iit Insure:me Company. MONEY Ti] .T.OAN on rt•ol cstafe seep All orders by moil or ()I -1k i.-, • prompt ed to. Oiliee, opim.site Itosr: Tailor tihnj Ail': LE IT 186-14 71-1 1. Clirlit'HILL, VE,14:RINAIIY. 8' 1:NIV11111er i)f the Ontatio Vetcripor, 'begs to intimate to the inhabitants Sd •-and surrounding roirntry that he. teas I in f4i.111411111, N1r114:11' Lk 11111y 1R,. C.4111;" 11.1)1” -.'t11;11.5 -.;r41 i /111; iedllellt11/11, !Ind ho•ving 1), en au arded be -of the Vete-lin-are t'4111eg., 411 thit ar'io, .1.as every cannLience of .;_eiving s:itittacti ivhrz may employ him. 3.11-:1'1.ni:N1 ES- --A. Siuith. V. 5., Pritte,'; 110 Veterimery f'“,1).-tzt.; Proirssor zc fluirbnrxz. J)-. IZow4-1. 1V(-)15:. M. 11 Veterinary Miglicines eollfUntlY 415 bAr 43111te-Corntictutel's lio S..-cfort11. All ealls 10. 4Serzensmunammars2evmzsgm, _ NOTICE TO 1EBTO1 lindersi.nwd de;:iies ir ita(e thu reccived instr 14' t 1111;S VS eNtAn11.11h'ijz at Ix; 4 due the es•le.,e• of 4 33.Avi Es. until 1mm .11i stel/V that 1.11114. V..11) 1)4k;itiVt.ky be sued, .hithoe, 205 8. PORTY.P!....., 8.; ESTRAY COLTS, 0.131E int,/ the premises of the huin,cri Conce:.sIent 1, Township of 1•10:-.., 1431".0;tthlrrsowfm,liNt.t7h,;414,`eriltiaibiPai.1:Ir:k.litt)v,111111113:01..c:-FlyttO..rtTIA;Lre:orolth:ist: prove property, pity I•hargis.4 Ana tale thel mr. itorr TROMPS° 200-4- Exch.." ---- ESTRAY STEM. AXE into ruy premises, about The :Is ptember lust, a two-year-old TiThlat i large spots. Tho owner la rtjU :pros* property, pay Oxporntes and tate PETE McQX 110941 Let SO, 4th Concetialon,