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Home My WebLink AboutThe Huron Expositor, 1879-08-08, Page 2Cs' 2 InrinISISSIMISMESEMIni THE HURON EXPOSITOR. AUGUST 8, 1870. A MIDNIGITIi ADVENTURE . 1 xx TELE STREETS OF LONDON. About forty years ago I had been one night to Covent Garden Theatre. There was a very crowded house; Madame Vestris hadbeen Performing, and it was near midnight when the curtainjfell. In the crush of getti4g out I got parted from my friend 9awthorne, and' found myself alone in the midst of a crowd in the streets of London. I had. only been in the city about a- fortnight, so knew but little of my way about, and felt afraid. to inquire of strangers, having been warned of the terrible traps laid to ensnare young men from the country. Hooked. in vain Tor a policeman or watchman, and wandered up and dowu till the -streets were almost deserted. At last I determined to try to find my way to Gray's Inn Roaid, Holborn, where our rooms were, and turned as I expected in the right direction. All at once I found myself inispace from which t there appeared to me endless outlets. It was a dark night, and the miserable lights in the streets only served to make darkness visible. Here was a dilemma! I had. not the slightest idea, which way I ought to take. I Was no coward; but the thought of beihg caught by thieves and plundered, an perhaps murdered for my aold, sent al wild thrill through me and bathed me in cold. perspiration. I had a large Bina of money in my pocket, and a roll Of notes in my pocket- book, which I had. ' incautiously delayed depositing in the bank; besides a valu- able gold watch and chain, an old. heir- loom. How I inwardly blamed myself for bringing so tiara:li wealth with me. I took a few coins Out of ruy purse and put thena loosely into my pocket, then thrust both purse tiraul pocket -book into an inner pocket under my vest. I had not a single weep= of defence about me, nothing but my fists, and those I could use to some purpose if needful. I had just buttoned my coat • and. deter- mine cj to take the widest street, or what appeared to me ouch, when I saw a man crossing, just beforeme. I shout- ed. " Good night," -and asked my where- abouts. ' "Better find out," was the surly re- ply, as,he passed on, "Out upon your incivility !—Good evening, sir. Lost your way; eh sir? exclaimed a voice near me., "That Ihave, I 'replied,/ "and shall be obliged to yon if _you -can put me right, -sir." . . While _I spoke, I eyed. the new corner as closely as I could. He appeared: to me of gentlemanly bearing, and. as far as I could discern, *as Well dressed; at anYrate his speeoh espoke him above the cOmirnon. "Well, sir, if a• y men in London, . cae, pat you right,. II can. • Tell nae the spot within, a radius., of ten Miles, and I can put you on it. Not a street, not an alley is unknown: to Captain Cornelius Smith. . Why sir, I've- known them since I was .a boy. And I -know Paris, • Berlin., Vienna and. Madrid,almost' as well as I know London. New York is by no means strange to me; in fact 'just hail from that side of the Atlantie.- What part of this metropolis may you want to find sir ?" r "My rooms are in Gray's Inn Road, Just out Of Holborn.' I heartily wish I was in them at this Moment," "No doubt, sir; , no doubt. .Gray's Inn Road? Merely n stone's throw. Go straight ; tutu to your right; •then to . your left; to your right again; then to . your left. Go straight• cross Hol- born, and, there you are. A stranger to London I see sir, up ,from the country— Norfolk, did you say'? 1 know Norfolk; stayed there one shooting season with my friend Taylor. What sport we had. Beg your pardon, sir; you wish to get - on. Allow me to coliduct you." Thanking him, I said. I clid not wish . to trouble him to go .with me; - if he Would just put ine in the way; I should - be all right. . " My clear sir," he replied, " I could not think of leaving you alone on Such a night. So dark, and at such an hour; just the night for footpads. Ah! this London is a queer place after dark; sus- picious characters are afloat then. But perhaps you are armed; -a pistol, life _., preserver or some Other handy little means of self-defence- ?" • ass.urecl him 1 poiseased. no weapon whatever. • " Ali1, I see. Carry. valu-abies ; un- euspicious. Never be too trusting. • Leave your purse at home, eh, sir?" " have a little moneyin my pocket," * I replied; but I harbor no feat. 'of rob- bers.' (This was s4arcely thetruth; - but I be ean to be rather_ distrustful of. my companion as 1 noticed we - had turned down a •natrow„, disagreeable street.), "At anyrate," I continued, "I have nothing that would -•make it worth their -while to molest inee" " No ? Well, you are Wise not to carry your gold in your pockets or on your • person. I had to buy that wisdom. Some years ago I was on the continent, • and wanted to get from Vienna to Ber- lin and to do so I had to post it inost of the way. Well sir, one night the coach, carriage, chaise, diligence, or whateveryou might call the vile con- veyance I had to tra•-el in, broke clown and we were benighted. There were four of as, and two ladies., Poor things! I shall never forget their- terror. One vowed she saw the driver take the pin out of one of the wheels at the bottom, and, felt certain he was in league- with banditti, if not one Of them. We tried . to allay their fears; but it was no use. My fellow -travellers looked to their pis- tols, when to their consternation they, found the charges had all been drawn. There was a general shout of treachery, and each prepared todefend himself as, • he best could.. We saW a light in the distance, and ina,de the best of our way • to it. When we were within What seemed hearing distance, we heard . a • shrill- whistle,and immediately were surrounded by. a band ef ruffians. • The one who appeared to be the leader po- litely demanded whatever money, jew- ellery, or valuables the party might pos- • sess ; at the same time intimating that - if it was not given to him quietly, he and his braves would not feel the least compunction in.' taking it and sending the owners to their' last sleep in the • great forest on whose borders we were. The poor ladies fell on their knees and 'entreated mercy from the handsome cut-throat. Holdiner'up their clasped • hands, they displayed their bejewelled fingers to the greedy eyes of the bandit. He stepped forward, and making. -a low bow, seized the little hands, and. relieved • them of every ring. He -then unclasp- ed the bracelets, and proceeded to re- move the chains, lockets and watches. The 3 outger lady fainted. When the • ladies were stripped Of everythilig,"the robbers turned their attention to us ; not that we had been neglected, for the villains had pinioned each of us km that we could offer no resistance. I had less cause to fear a search than niy corn- panions,for except a watch, I had but little money.; but that watch wah to me a treasure. Such a timekeeper I never met with; I never knew it to vary two minutes in a year.—What did you say, sir? Don't think it could be bettbr than yours? I would never believe there was another euch watch, unless I saw it. Left yours at home, I suppose sir; No! Well, I shoula like to look at it; butas to its being . as good as mine I cannot credit." • "How did you get on with the rob- bers?" I interposed, feeling intorested in his tale. , "Why they scarcely left us our clothes. We had. a weary leak to the nearest village. The ladies were half- dead with terror. But my watale that was the loss. I vowed never to carry anything I valued about with toe in the future. I had bought experience. -Why, sir, that watch was worth fifty kuineas in hard cash; but to me it was worth more than money." "Mine is worth more than double fifty," said I. "It was my great grand.: father's, and I believe his father's be- f6re him. The jewels in it are worth a little fortune, and as to keeping time, there may be as good, but there cannot be a better timekeeper." "And you say you have that watch on you at this minute? Why, ny dear sir, if that fact became km n,, you would have all the thieves in London on the alert. I dare not ask you to shew me this gem in the stret, even if we could see. But step into this coffee- house; there we can look at it Without -attracting notice." Nothing loath, I followed- the Cap- tain, for I felt cold and tired, and said a cup of coffee was the very thing I wished for. • It was a long room we entered, with •small tables ranged along the Sides. A low bench ran down by the wall en each side the length of the i room, arid two chairs were placed to each table. At the end of the mom to the left, a bright fire was burning; over the mantel- piece a small looking -glass was hung in such a manner thano reflection but the ceiling could be seen in it except you stood close to it. At the opposite end of the room was a door covered' with baize; and about half -w4 dovin the room, to the right of the door by which we entered, was a folding -screen. We seated ourselves behind the creen. " Shall we call for coffee, aptelin ?" 1 asked. " Coffee ! My good sir, ha e a negus or a bowl of rum panel. Coffee! a night like this. Why, coffe is only fit for babes !" 1 "Have what you choose y urself,Cap- tain, and I will pay for it, if you will allow me; but for myself willi have coffee." - I " Hi, waiter 1" shouted t e Captain.' The summons was • nuStv red by a smooth faced middle -aced an. , . "Ha, Rowley! serving yotirself 11 John got his holiday; ha, ha !" laughed the • Captain. i This sally was answered by Mr. Row- ley in pantomimic gesture ;"' he •olled his eyes till only the whites were. visi- ble, stuck his tongue in his cheek, put his finger to his nose, and lolled his head on one side in such knring fash- ion that I laughed: outria t. Iname- li diately this posture changed'', nd he was the smooth -faced man ag in, asking • what we gentle/nen Might Nv nt. • "My young friend," said the Captain. Then turning to me: "Paul' n me, sir; we are all friends when we drink to- gether," ,•- "Certainly," I assented. i " My young friend will take a clip of coffee. I would persuade him to take something better; perhaps after the 1°‘ Whatever you like, Captain," T in- terposed. coffee he will. For myself, I will aye a glass of cognac, eau -de -vie, Bowl y." "You are too ohliging, sir. Ye; I will have brandy; your very best, ow - ley. I look upon 'brandy as stre gth, sir; it stimulates, it revives, it strength- ens." ' , " Now, I will show you my watch," I said, as Mr. Rowley quitted the Awn. I had lost all my distehst of the Cap- tain, and looked upon him as a gentle- man. Having no suspicion, I did l not observe 4o closely as I should have done; and seeing the house clean and orderly, with a respecta,ble-looking man for its landlord,1 had no thought of vierne re rew thieves or caution, and some elapsed before my suspicions aroused. Unbuttoning my coat, I my watch from my inner pocket,- sa ing at the same time that it was a kood plan to have secret pockets. where 'thieves' hands could not penetrate. "Very true," observed the- Captain., "'but if you put nothing in thena, as you said, they are not of much seri ce." "Ah, that was in the street," I re- plied, slapping my breast. • The Captain raised his eyebrows and uttered.a long " Whe-e,e-w !" as he held oat his hand for the watch. It ;was not till afterwards that -I thought *of the look of exultation that passed over his features as he looked at the jew8lled case of my dear olcl favorite. He ex- amined it narrowly. Taking a. magni- fying glass from his pocket, he scruti- nlized the: worke ; then holding it close to the light he examined the stones. At last he exclaimed: " That watch is worth one hundred and. fifty guineas if it's worth a penny." Then •instead of • returaing it to me, he was about to slip it into 'his pocket. I•stopped him, saying: "Hold, Cap- tain! • Here; keep it in my own pocket." .At the same time I darted te- ward him and snatched_ it suddenly from his hand. A momentary fire se,ernecl to gleam from -his eyes, mil I prepared for a struggle; but changing. as quickly, he burst into a loud laugh, saying: "The force of habit. sir; ha, ha! I thought it was my Own. Qiiite a 'mistake„I as- sure you ; ha, ha, ha! - Only think 1 I am sure you'll pardon ne." Mr. Rowley tame into the room rub- bing his hands and Smiling. It struck me I had never seen such a sinister expression on . a man's face before. Walking up to the Captain, he said: "You're' in a merry mood Captain; what's the joke ?" "Why, Rowley, would you believe it ! This gentleman gives me his watchto look at ; I admire it, and am about to put it in lily own . pocket, when, as a matter of course, he puts the stop- per on. Ha, ha! Extraordinary mis- take, wasn't it ?" "Ve-ry 1" said Mr. Rowley, winking • as if his eyes would never come right again. - "What's the reckoning, landlord ?" I asked. "It is time I was getting to my rooms, Captain,' I continued: "so shall bp very zr uch obliged if you wil put me on my way." "Where's the hurry, my dear sir Half an hour wiill make uo difference t you now andeiurelyyou'll not turn ou again on that cbffee., " "I tell you, Captain, I will not has anything else. i.)I am tired, and wish te be home" I s oke angrily. • I felt mai • I noyed aDd uneasy, for I noticed' some knoWing looks and signs that passed be4 tween the Captain and Rowley when, • the former *as telling about the watch, and laMented my folly in let- ting him know I had a watch. Throw-, ing a h lf soVereign on the table said: " hat Will pay landlord. Gool night, I'ia off." . "Not s fast, sir," said the Captain laying hi hand on my shoulder an pushing ine back to my seat. "We are not off yet. Excuse me. As I am guide, you must wait my pleasure." "How dare ybu detain me, sir ?" said I, shaking off his hold. "I insist upon going. on have no right to prevent me," andi I strode towards the door. Durin this altercation, Rowley had. gone qui tly round to the street door, •and now stood by it with his hand on the key, whioh he turned, as I took hold of tho oor handle, and put in his pocket. "Whai is thiEl ?" I exclaimed. "Am I a prisener ? ! What right have you to detain ' me? , I will report this ecu - duct." r • "The right bf friendship, sir. 1 The Captain s my friend. He brings you here. * friend wishes you to stop; therefore I wish you to stop. When -the Captain says "Go !" you can go; I shall not hindier you)' "Cornell, sir," said I, turning to the Captain; "end this -fcilly. If this is a joke, end i it, and let us _get on our way." For I sasyi resistance would be usele on nay p rt ; and if I bad, as I no feared, f Ilen into a trap, it was only Arable° that I could escape. Bitte ly didel epent letting the captain kn I was undefended. I saw vividly now how he had wormed all the information from pie that he needed, and wondered at my ex reine folly in falling such an easy pre to his glib tongue. • "Well, sir, / am glad you can ent into the un of the thing. Let's have parting glass; then we will go. Wh shall it le? Hollandfs rum Wha no spirit? Well, tben, a glass of sherr Come, R wley, let's have a bottle youi-best " • I thoualit it wisest to give in, and, a miming am unconcerned air, I agai seated Myself, revolving in my min What steps I cold take to escape. Ro ley opened a docir I had not noticed i the side cf the room; it corresponde with the panels,1 so it would never be SS w• by r- ow ever handled. Now, let us get his rest- ! ing place ready. It will be none the • worse for being rather watery; water keeps no impression. Saying this, they both left the room by the door in the • panel. , Immediately the baize door opened, and Janet flew to my side. Quick, quick 1" she whispered; "fly for your . life 1" and rushing to the street doer, un- , locked it. I was out. "But you?" I turned to say. . "Go, go 1" she cried.; "fly 1" and the door banged. Madly I ran, never stopping, till I nearly knocked a policeman down as I turned. into a wide well -lighted street. It was some minutes before I could tell him my tale coherently. He sprung his 'rattle; two other policemen quickly • joined us. We went back to what I thought was the street of my adventure, but no such place as I described could we find. At last, in despair, we gave up Mao search, and I returned a wiser if not a better man to my rooms in Gray's Inn Road. A moral specially applicable to pedes- trians, may be gathered from this tale. First, carry as little money as possible . after nightfall iu the streets of a city; and, second, when doubtful of your way, ask a policeman, not a stranger.—Chata- bers' Journal. seen by al stranger. Holding the doo he called " Janet !" "I'm h ire. Is it not time torest, th you are c lling nae again ?" replied a sa female vc4ice. "Stop ourschatter, and bring me • bottle of the best sherry from the green bin." "Not that; you mean another." "Mind what 1 say. • Bring me the best, I tel you. It's for a friend of the Captain's. And be quick. Bring your goodlooks, too ; I want you to sing." "1 cann t sing to -night." ."Then ou knew what to expect. I tell you td come!" i , He shu1 the door. In a few minutes She baize 4toor oPened, and a young girl entered, btinging a tray with bottle and glasses. .A prettier, at the same time sadder, face I I never saw. It was plain,shev as in no happy mood, and if she sang, I felt the singing would be forced. •i I looked inquilingly at the Captain. He tapped his head, seying, "A. little wrong here, d'ye see, sir; but sings like a nightingale." Rowley Uncorked the bottle and pour- ed out a glass. Holding it to the light, he said: 1 "This you will find. the finest glass of wine you ever tasted, sir. It's genuine Madeira, pure juice of the grape. Drink, and let me give you an- other glass." , • "You will take a glass with me, Cap- tain ?" I said. a "Pray, excuseilne, sir. I never take wine now; nothing so Mild. I left it off years ago. Brandy is my drink. Let me pledge you in this," taking up a glass. "Here, Janet, hand this wine to the gentleman," said Rowley. . She took1,it ; but just as I held out my hand t(take it from her, it slipped from her filagers and fell with a smash on the floor. _ ' Rowley started forward in a rage and saying would pay for the glass as would hal struck her, but 1 interpos- ed,well as the wine, and stooped to help her pick up,' the pieces. As I was.bend- ing down, she whispered: "Don't drink the wine; pretend to sleep." bt t poured the wine into my Another glass was filled; I pretended to drink, handkerchief. Rowley dismissed Janet, telling her to come back if she could be- have betterGiving me a warning look, she went out. The Captain and Rowley now began to talk confidentially, glancing towards me every now and, then. Taking the hint from Janet, I pretended to be sleepy, and commepced nodding. "Has he drunk the wine ?" I heard the Captain ask: was the reply; "but it acts slowly." •t MEDICAL. JG. SCOTT, M. D. &c., Physician, Surgeon and • Accoucheur, Seaforth, Ont. Oft3co and reel- dence south side of Goderich Street, first door east of Presbyterian Church. 342 3.879 LTG:UST 1879. T. MEWS, KIPPEN COME TO LIFE AGAIN. GRE4T GENUINE CLEARING .SALE •DUNCAr14 &. DUNCAN SI SEAFORTH. This Month, we Offer the Whole of our Well Assorted Stock at and BelQw Cost Prices in order to make room for Fall Importations. To Clear—Il a 20c. Colored Lustrd, worth 30c.; Costume Lin- ECMONDVILLE FLOUR MILLS. ens in Plain, Checked and Snowflake, fro n 10c. to 20c.; Prints—Balance_of TERYBODY wanders with arnazemett boirit "I''U si kg I 10 lot 011Wdat. 3,T8S:folaineesi ri e:19: tielhsveal:w lk !iv:111:11 es: :11ree:ipi do the spoutieg. Rememberni you want geed ,- pi. go boree-shoenng go to T. 11-ellis'; you want IN. 'ou wanf f.,00d barn door and gate lin.-.for workmanebip and price Cannot be man go to T. Ileitis"; if you want emir thresbing chine cylinders re-spikel with the best el iron, e„ to T. Meths% if yeti leant reaping and eneen; macbiees refitted with new Lutuiehere auee;',' po lit.) dk. in:4o fro.TInMeal fe; 61p1 o atud nbatechk. so rra. me a etial end be coevinced. A good etoek* Ponlc'whs;nidr.°31RHeraialeri°own:'rantabatillwaCtuastboteltianli businese; look alit tor the sign THOMAS MELLIS, BUCCIES. CAIMIAtES. WACCONt - pARorTIwEliSgownis,higonga th:reirtieilparsseBnuggyea, erreingeraile Works. For the better aceonernodation env epst otters and the p. ubliedini.vgaenveined, .1haiveleciteegn maeufaeturing Bngeiee, Carriages and Wage*, ly increased my Carriage Works, said I am no ancy Press Goods from 10c. to 20c., Plain which for fa nilfveltn, P:ciiep.r4efe: ha ra pan prices. Repelling of all kinis proms. comers. Old Bugmes an s rein lyooattended to. Remember t be stand, 11 colors, for 10c., 12ic. and 15c.; See our 6 our (•tock, son ie 200 pieces, will be sold cheap, [or 5c., 7c., 8c. and 10c. per yard; Par- .• hades, Frillings, flk Squares and Ties; on Tweeds, Linen Drills and Stripe Linens; Canadian and Scotch Tweeds from 60c. per yard . up ; S irtings, Denims, Ducks, Tickings and Towe lings; 300 pairs White Cotton Hose at 10c. and 12c.; 200 pairs White Ribb d Hose at 10c., Kid Gloves in Black and Co ored ; Ladies' and Misses' Lisle Gloves at 5c., 10c., 12c, 15c. and 20c.; To Clear—Ladies' White Skirts at less than cost ; 200 Remnants. of Dress Goods, c eap ; 150 Remnants of Print, cheap:; Men's nd Boys' Felt Hats at less than half • • price See them. TAILomNG—Clothing - Ma e to Order m the Latest Styles ; Large Stock of Worsted Coatings, Scotch Tweeds and Canadian -Tweeds ; Suits Made to Order rom $12 50 up, and a Good Fit Guar- anteed ; Boots and Shoes; Readymade Clothing, &c. WM. HANOVER, M. D., C.- M. Gradnate of asols, Sun McGill University, Physician, Surgeon and Acconcheur, Seaforth. Ont. Office and reeidence, first door south of the Catholic Church. 496 'Tweeds, Cot TT L. VERCOE, M. D., C. M., Phyeici an , Sur- -A-1- • ge00, etc., Coroner for the County of Huron Office and Residence, on Jarvis street north, directly opposite Seaforth Public School. ur• A. ADAMS, M. D., late of Lakefield, Ont., T • - Physician Surgeon and Accoucheue. Graduate of the Vniversity of Trinity College, Toronto. Member of the Royal .College of Phy- sicians and Surgeons, Ont. Hinburn.Ont- 486 Men/AUGHT, Veterinary SUrgeon, Giadn • ate of Ontario Veterinary College, Seaforth, Ont. Office and Residence in rear of Killoran & Ryan's. Calls prompt13 attended to, night or day. A stock of veterinary medicines on hand Charges reasonable. Horses examined a e to sound- ness and certificates given if required: 407 JAMES W. ELDER, V. S., Graduate of the c•-' Ontario Veterinary College. After devoting two years to ,practice with Professor Smith, of Toronto, has settled in Seaforth. Office at bis residence east of W. M. Church. Calls promptly atteuded to by day or night. A large stock of Veterinary Medicines constantly on hand. Florses examined as to soundness end certificates given Horses bought and sold on coramiesion. 424 DERBYSHIRE. L. D. S., • Surgeon Dentist, Grad ua te of the Loyal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario. Office A. M. to 5 P. M. Rooms in new brick block, Main Street, hours from 8 Mra, Whitney's Seaforth. • LEGAL. r I k J. ,(ATT Q.11 Soltor, &c., Brut:nein Offiee 1. • in Leckie's new brick- building. 504-52 at a AMERON, HOLT & CAMERON, Barristeis, %-1 Solicitors in Chancery, &c., Godericha Ont. M. C. Cameron, Q. C., Philip Holt, M. G. Cain - a eron. 506 TTIVQ.AN. & IDTTI\TOA.N'S MAI N ST REET, SEA FO RT H. , WILLIAM SMALL, Conveyancer and Comrone sioner in B. R., 1Vroxeter. Auctioneer and .Appraiser. Accounts and notes collected on reasonable terms. 86 6 GABROW & MEYER, Barristers, Attorneys- • at -Law, Solicitors, in Chancery, Notaries Pub- lic, and Conveyancers. Money to Loan, private funds, at 8 per cent. Oftices—Goderich and Winghann H. W. C. Meyer, Kent's Block, =Wing- hazn, Solicitor Consolidated Bank. • 581 MALCCiMSON & WATSON, Barristers, Attor- neys, Solicitors in Chancery, &c., Clinton, Ont. Office—First door east of the now Royal Canadian Bank building. Money to loan on farra rosptetrtyc. 4; 3ISON. 404 G. A. WATSON , ENSONA MEYER, 13arristers and Attorney at Law, Solicitors in Chancery and Insolvency, onveyancers, Notaries Public, etc. Offices—Sea- iorth andBrussels. $23,000 of Private Funds to invest at once, at Eight percent. Intores t, payable yearly. . 63 1 JAS. H. BENSON. H. W: 0. MEYER. I The above firni has thi3 day been dissolved by Mutual consent. All accounts due the firm to be paid to Mr. Benson who will pay all liabil- ities. Nov. 27, 1876. TAMES H. BENSON. • H. W. C. MEYER. MCCAUCHEY & HOLMESTEDI LAW, CHANCERY, AND CONVEYANCING • OFFICE, SCOtt's Block, Main Street, Seaforth. .p,OLICITORS for the Consolidated Bank of Canada and the Canadian Bank of Coramerce in Seaforth. Farm ana Town and Village Property bought and sold. • Money (private funds) loaned on mortgage se- enrittes, at reasonable rates of interest. Charg es Moderate. . Money invested for private persons upon the best mortgage securitien without any expenee to Lie lender. S. G-. McCAUGHEY, M. A. F. HOLMESTED. MISCELLANEOUS. XI A. McLEOD, Licenaed Auctioneer for the County of Huron. All orders left at James Mcl3ride's will receive prompt attention. If by 'Otter address Seaforth P. O. 558 P. BRINE, Licenced- Auctioneer for the • County of Huron. Sales attended in all p rts of the County. All orders left at the Ex - e anon Office will be promptly attended to. EAFORTH PUMP FACTORY. -e -The under- • signed, while returning thauks for the pat - /Image already received, would remind his many c stomera and friends that be still continues to ake pumps and cistehis of the beet material a d by the best workmen. None but quartered 4mber used for pumps. A few farm gates still oh hand. All overdue accounts not settled forth- with es ill be charged 10 per cent. interest from the let of January, 1878. NOBLE CLEW, S forth. • 563 I LECTRICITY 1 THOMAS' EXCELSIOR ECLECTILIO OIL—WORTH TEN TINES ITS WEIGHT IN G1.»,—Pain cannot stand where it is used. It is , tie cheapest medicine ever made. One dose cures 1 qmmon sore throat. One bottle has cured bron- '4s the room ready bins. Fifty cents' worth has cured a ?" 0 n old stand - 'As i right as ninepence ; the trap, too. in cough. It positively cures catarrh, asthma, : Dead men tell no tales." arm croup. Fifty cents' worth has cured crick in RE the back, and the same quantity lame back of 8 StOrea- am Street. , I could h 8X my heart beat, till I fear- yelirs' standing. The following are extracts from • ed that y cold-blooded murderers a lew of the many letters that have been received .-11 COTINTE R JWOULD T-espeettany advise the pnbliet* I have mann arrangemeets with Mr. Motto Chat Iesworth to run the Egmendvillc Pteinenie for me account. My buyer, Mr. John Soraerant will beat Igmonelville evely -day, and will pay cash for all the good milling eiheat that may be offered. Fenners can rely on getting at lesee Seaforth prices. Mr. Charleswatth will neallib. eralla ILIA reliably with all parties wile may favor the reills With their patronage. I will Ye. tura to gnenntee satisfaetion wiliest, give those Mills a With Particular attentiee given to Chopping, Grietiag, orExehanginginent for Wheat. Give 1113 -0110 A. ARMITAGE, SEAFORTR. THROUCH TICKETS TOWINNIPEC Steamer per week willeallat Buyilehl N--/ Every, '1 huesday morning, and the sante Steamer will call at Goderiele Eitteardine,la. neihmon, Soutbampton, Michael's Bay, had. dence Bay, Cockbein Island, Tbeesslon Rim; : Bruce Mines, St. joseplin Island, Garnen Rinse, and Sault Ste Menne. For freight and paeeaga apply to 598 ARMITAG-E, Agent, Seined& EXCHANCE BANK OF CANADA. HEAD OFFICE, MONTREAL. CAPITAL, $1,000,000. DIRECTORS—M. H. Gault,Persident; Thee Carrethill,Tice-Piesident ; A. W. leginenEpn. E. H. Green, Thomas Tiffin, Alex.Buntin, Joao Crathern; C. R. Murray, Cashier Geo. Barns Inspector. A breechof this Bank 11813 been opened lip Ia Beaseels, where a General Banking business mif be tianeacted. Noteof hand discounted, ant 1,09.08 effected at fair business eaten A Savings Bank -department has also be opened in connection with this, where neposila will be received froro one dollar upwards, interest allowed thereon. Drafts issued payable at pal st all finical this bank, the bank of Montreal and the Federal Bank of Canada. FOREIGN AGENTS.--London—The Manse Bank, limited. New York—National Bank ol Commerce, Helmer's, MeGowan-& Co., -63, Wall Street. Chicago—Union National Bank. Bueineas lours 10 to 3. Setnrdays, le to L 568 ZOIIN LECRIR Mangy THE CONINIERCIAL- LIVERY 1 CENTRAL GROCERY, CARDNO'S BLOCK. LAIDLAW &. FAIRLEY, SEAFORT11. ARTHUR FORBES, SEAFORTH TT ANING purchas ea the Stock and Trade en -Li- Commercial Lofivery, Seaforth, from Mr. • George Whiteley, begs to state that he intends carrying on the business in the -old. staed,andino • a dded several valuable hones and vehiclesto thi formerly large stock. None but THE PROPR1 TORS OF THIS ESTABLISHMENT ARE SPAR- First -Class Comfortable Ye/tides-and-Goa • ING NO PAINS TO MAKE IT • Reliable Horses Will& ept. • THE CENTRE OF ATTRACTION To those whowish to purchase good reliable Goods either in GROCERIES, CROCKERY, OR GLASSWARE. Notwithstanding. the National Policy we are selling Teas cheaper than ever. Although Crockery and. Glassware have advanced in the wholesale markets fully 20 per cent., we are still selling at the old prices. Parties wishing to secure Bargains in this line, either in China or White Granite Tea Sets, will require to purchase early before the present stock is all sold o:ut. The Gem Fruit Jar, in quarts and. half gallons, will be Sold per dozen) at less than last year's prices. Flour, Oatmeal, Cornmeal, Granulated Wheat,'Split Peas, and Pot and Pearl Barley always kept in stock. Also a -large stock of Clear Bacon and. Sugar Cured Hams. We invite intending purchasers to examine our stock and prices and. convince themselves that the Central Grocery is the place to buy'good goods, and conse- quently Cheap goods. • The personal supervision of the firm given to all orders, and goods warranted. as represented or cash refunded. Free Delivery. LAIDLAW & FAIRLEY, _SEAFORTEL DIAMOND DUST POLISH. FOR CLEANING AND POLISHING GOLD SILVER. AND GLASS, MAN- UFACTURED BY G. W. CLARKE & CO. M. R. COUNTER, WHOLE- SALE AND RETAIL AGENT, SEAFORTH. IVLR. COUNTER, FWE WATCHES A SPECIALTY. ALL WORK WARRANTED. A do,4plete Stock of Watches, Clocks, Jewelry, Silver Plated Ware, ifipec- aaes and 1:ancy Goods, which will be sold Cheap for C ag. PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER. EMBER THE PLACE—Directly Opposite Mr. J. S. Porter's Furnitu might hear t too. The girl must have meant she would aid me, I argued, or she would • not have warned me. I tried to cal myself. I leaned back and seemed to sleep soundly ; but oh how painfu ly awake was every nerve Every soundseemed magnified a thous and times • and, although my eyelids were closed.; I seemed to see the whole room clearly. Soon the voices ceased, and Rowley acconapanie by the Captain. came to- wards me. The former waved his hand before My eyes, then put his ear tc my lips. It required a tremendous effort on my part to keep still; I burned to seize the villain by the throat. He lis- tened. Then the Captain did the same and said: • "In ten minutes he will be safe; then I wonder if Captain Cor- nelius' Smith will not possess that pretty watch; and find the contents of that inner p cket ? As neat a job as I from different parts of Canada, which, we think should sufficiently satisfy the most skeptical: J Thomas EclectricOn, I am nearly out, nothing eq ale it. It is highly recommended by those who have used it." J. Bedford, Thamesville, writes, "endlme at once a further supply of Eclectric Oi , I have only one bottle left. I never saw any- thing sell so well and give such general satisfac- tion." J. Thompson, Woodward, -writes, "Send me some more Ecleetric Oil, I have Bold entirely out- Nothing takeslike it." Miller & Reed, III- verton, P. Q., write, "The Eclectric Oil is getting ;great reputation here, and is daily called for. due a farther supply without delay."Lemoyne, Gib & Co., Buckingham, P. Q., writes, "Send ns • on gross of Eclectric Oil. We find it to take weLL" Sold by all medicine dealers. Price 25 Cepts. S. N. THOMAS, PHELPS N Y And N RTHR-OP & LY1kIAN, Toronto Ont., Sole Agents for the Dominion. Nonn.--Eclectria— Selected and Electrized, Sold in Seaforth by 'LHukaibkeedoern & Bleasdell, J. S. Roberts and r.. 621 Ilare, • Penr a, n .,,wittes, Send me 6 dozen Dr. Thomas' Eclectric 011, have sold all I had from you, and want more nuw; its cares are trulywon- ; deeful." Wm. McGuire, of Franklin, writes, "1 ' have sold all the agent left, it acts like a charm— . it Wee slow at first, but takes splendid now." H. TNSURANCE AGENT, DEALER IN SEWING AND KNITTING MA- - Code, of Iona, writes, " Please forward 6 dozen CHINES, CONVEYANCER, cte., SEAFORTH, ONT. • R, SEAFORTH. W. N. IN SURAN c E.—Mr. Watecn is agent for the following first-class Insurance Companies: FIl and Neithern, of London, England; Scottiah Impelial, oi Glasgow, Scotland: Reyal C median and National, of Monti eal ; British America, of Toronto; Canada Fire and Mariee", of Hamilton; Gm. e District of Galt. LIFE AND ACCIDENT.—Traveller', of Hartford. IVIappraiser for the Canada Permanent Loan and SavingsThe lla°Ila erold-eststanidbest Loan Society in the Dominion. Money 001130.Ept770of Toronto.. N.— advanced on all knids of Real Estate s EWI NG MACHIN Es.—The folloWirg manufacturing and family sewing machines ' kept constantly on hand: Howe Wheeler & Wilson, Osborne e White. Machine oil, needles and all kinds of attachments on hand. Machines of all kinds repaired. Mr. Watt on is agent for the Franze & Pope knitting machines. The best family knitting machine manufactured, capabie of doing an kinds of cotton and woolen 'work. Mr. Watson is agent for flie State Line of S teamships,.sailing bewteen*New York and all points in Europe. Office, Main Street;Seaforth, nearly opposite Mansion Hotel. ,Covered and Open Bugeales and .Cerriagetanet Double and Single Wagons :alweys reaereuma. $pecial. Arrangenter43 -Nark With CO' • Inereial Men. Orders left at the stables ,or any et the hetele proinptiy attended to. SOMETHING NEW. CHANGE OF BITSINES n FRIEL has purchased the Stocksnd Bud. ness of James Calvet:men DUB -LIN, snil sill hereafter carry on the brteiness lieretolas • carried on by MT. Carpenter. He will keeptoo- stantly on hand a full stock of BOOTS AND SHOES • Of ill kinds, whith he will sell et prices suitsbis to the times. Be is also prepared to tuts out Ordered Work in the Neatest and Best Style, and of good material. Fits gaunt:dna- Repairing promptly attended to. Being a practical workman himself and igen& 111g to devote his pereenal attention to business, he hopes to give entire eatisfaetion to all Vib, nnay fever him with their patronage. Remember the PIace—Carpenter's old stand, opposite Penaergentn Hotel. 582 c. FRIEL. EGp EMPORIUM. THE Siihscriber hereby thanks Ins numerous customers (merchants and others) forlluir liberal patronage thirliar the past 7 yearnsna hopes by strict integrity and elose attention to business to =exit their confidence and tradeln the future. Having green j enlarged his prow bes during the winter, be is now prepared tow THE HIGHEST CASH PFNOE For any quantity of Good lineal Eggs, deliverst at the Egg Emporium, MAIN 8TREET, SEAFORTH. Wanted by the subscriber, 25 tons a goal1 clean wheat straw. D. IX WILSON. THE McKILLOP MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE COMPAg tdha;QollEf eaEchN'n,Seenk°, urer -of the above CO)311Th.13y, Will attenaiS Ad R. W. J.. SHANNON, Secretaty, and Trees - the purpose of transacting the braziness of Os 1111BomL,2StE0A5r0,1111012aurt!mS:tstuier Cnligpouvnernye tmi Alhel bseetez at cedeowridnil pgli.eayse take nttiee a • • j W. J. SHANNON, SeciAUTa'RSPresi" Secretary. gl5d PAINTING. HTo Wiv- BEGS to intone his Mona! 1' j-1 ano the public in generst that be hes commenced buelness as a Painter and Glazier on his own account, and is prepay! to execute all orders entrusted to him ittthe moat satislactory ina.nner and on reasonalgo terms. Orders left at the store of Messrs. JOU' son Brothers will receive prompt attention. •588-4 H. TOWN, Set/forth- N.B.—Whitewashing and papering a speelaltl* R. N. BRE'rl- SEAFORTE, Wholesale and RetailDee;er in LEATH/if SHOE FINDINGS of Every DeecriptiOn• None but the Very Best Stock kept. Tent moderate. A Trial Solieited. All ordere by Ws or otherwise promptly Ailed. 401: 11, N. BUB= t Lat oiler" *Loony, bus neve unao Sol be 1117 113:31 10VatIS IA"! 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