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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1879-09-12, Page 44 HUROA EXPOSITOR. NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. Boots and. Shoes—Thomas Coventry. Auction Sale—Henderson &Small. Caution—George Weiland. Estray Sheep—Wm. Robb. New Jaokets—A. G. McDougall & Co. Estray Heifer—Roderick Ross. Farm to Rent—Roderick Ross. Seaforth Pump Factory—Noble -Cluff. Farm t� Rent—David Galbraith, Poundkeeper's Notice ----.Thomas Vine. Fire Insurance Ageat Wanted. • Music—Mrs. Mcafulkin. Western Fair—Wra. McBride. Special Lines—Duncan 4; Duncan. Glasgow Goods—R. jamieaon. House and Lot for Sale—Wm. Edgar. Soapena—D. D. Rose. sLive Stock Sale—M. Y. McLean. Re -Opened --The Egmondville Mills. Estray Heifer—Wm. Hill. Grain Markets—David 'McLennan. Butter—W. S.Robertson: Sale—McCaughey & Holmested. non txproitor. SEAFORTH, SEPTEMBER 12, 18797 • JUST AS people were beginning to congratulate theinselves upon the satis- factory settlement of the Afghanistan War, and to hope that peace might for a time, at least, be vouchsafed to Brit- ish arms, the news of a fresh outbreak reaches us. The British garrison which had besn left at Cabul, number- ing some seventy-five persons, under Col. Cavagnari, was fallen upon by Af- ghan troops and massacred. At. first it was supposed that this was only a local outbreak, consisting of a mutiny of a ' few coMpanies of soldiers about the subsequent despatches- in- dicate that a very general rising may have taken place, and this last out- break threatens to prove even more troubleaeme than the first. The various native tribes have rebelled afresh against Buglish_rule as adminis- stered by the Ameer, and now it seems that that functionary, so recently cap- tured and pacified, has gone over to the enemy. If this should prove true, this last phase- of the Afghanistan War seems to be much worse than the first. The same ground will have to be fought over again, and. the immense expendi- ture of mea and, means which charac- terized the recent struggle, will have to be repeated. This is, certainly, not a very encouraging prospect for the Brit- ish. It would seem that the govern- ment of India is likely to cost the, Brit - Government more than its posses- sion is worth to lier. But, doubtless, it is not for money, but glory, that Eng- land is now contending, The progress of this new war will be aindouslya watched, as from present indications it will not be either short or lacking in interest. qualified could be got, is an act the un- gratefulness of which, entitles them to the severest censure. And it may be just as well to let Mr. Mowat and his colleagues understand, first as last, that such treatment, even from an honed Government, will not be tolerated by the Refermers of Ontario. SOME or Gun Reform contemporaries are making wry faces over the appoint- • merit by the Ontario Government of a certain Doctor, whosena.me we do not recollect, to the Wardensbip of the Kills - ton lusane Asylum. It is alleged that this gentleman is. a rank Tory; that at the late elections he vigorously opposed the Government candidates in. his -con- stituency, and that he was ceaseless in his efferts toinjure and defeat the On- • tario Government. We have no per- sonal knowledge of the circumstances of the case, but if the facts are as re- lated by some of our Contemporaries, we unhesitatingly say( that Mr. lalowat is entitled to and should receive a se- vere rap over the knuckles. We have no sympathy with the retaliation cry, that is, that Mr. Mowat should dismiss from the service of the Province a Tory official for every Grit that Sir John dis- misses from the Dominion. The -per- petration of a mean act by Sir John is no reason why Mr. Mowat should de- base himself by following his example. There is a day of reckoning coming for the Dominion Preniier and his pets. He will not remain in power for ever. When his time comes to -step down and out, then it will be time enough for his successors to visit his sms and iniquities upon the heads of those who now profit by them. ,The offence charged against • Mr. Mowat, however, by the Refoim papers, is of an entirely different char- acter from this. It may be all right to follow out the Scriptural injunction, to render good for evil, in some things, but it -won't work in the way of po- litical appointments. If this Doctor, whoever he is, who has now received favor from Mr. Mowat, had had his way at the last election, the Ontario Government would have been thrust from power; with the stain of corrupt and extravagant management attaching to its members. The Reformers of the • Province believing that such a sentence was not deserved, rescued the Govern- ment from such a fate. It is not, • therefore, very pleasant to the feelings of those who fought the battles of the Government and saved them from falling before the fierce charge of calumny and abuse hurled against them, now that the victory is won, to be told that they must stand aside and quietly 'witness the elevation of those who fialminated and fired the eharge. There are doctors in the Reform ra,nks who are equally well qualified to file any position at the disposal of the Gov- ernment as any that can. be Chosen from the ranks of their opponents, and for the Ontario Government to select a Consereative on whom to bestow their patronage when a. Reformer equally What a Parliamentary. Repre- sentative Should. Do. We are in a position to state that Sir Richard Cartwright ;will avail himself of the opportunity of meeting and ad- dressing leis constituents in this section early in October. The idea is a very good one; and we believefavorable re- sults will follow. If the representatives throughout the country would make it a part of their duty to visit their con- stituents once a year, and explain to them the matters of public interest that have needed special attention during the previous session, many .of the yeo- men who at present have not access to ether sources of information, would, have a better knowledge of public af- fairs than they at present possess. And if for no ether reason than exhibiting a spirit of friendliness towards their con- stituents, members should endeavor to make an annual visit a part of their programme —Bruseels Post. While heartily endorsing every word of the above, we might add that if res presentativ'es would only put them- selves to the trouble of meeting .with their constitu.euts after each session of Parliament and discussing with them intelligently the - business_ transacted, there would• be fewer complaints of over -representation and over -pay. But when representatives, as is too often the case, pay no heed to their constituents, - and neglect to consult or advise with them on any ,question of public policy, except where election time comes around, it is not surprising that we often hear murmurs of discontent and dise satisfaction. Besides, an intelligent discussion between a representative and his constituents of the events of the session would have a beneficialeffect apon both. Theformer would" be ene abled to profit by the views of his con- stituents, and could frequently explain, and make plain certain ado which, when not thoroughly understood, mightl notbe heartily approved of even by hic most intimate friends, and would. thus prevent misapprehension, and bave him - elf frairo future trouble. In addition to' thisa-there are many little sugges- tions and exp6riences, as well as re- quirements, which occur to intelligent constituents raid which could be made known to candidates at such meetings a,nd which would result in mutual profit to both. The constituents, also, would • be made to feel that their repTesentra tive took an interest in them, and that is aim was not only to conduct him - elf so he might continue in his seat, ut that he desired their welfare as ell as his own, and that, also, he fe1 he need of their guiding and. 'friendly ounsel, We venture to say that had representatives generally pursued to- wards their constituents such a course as we have indicated, and made them- selves representatives in fact as well as in theory, we would never have heard about the_e" salary grab." But, on t.* contrary, constituents would have felt that their representatives were paying due attention to their wishes, were serving them faithfully out of as well as in. Parliament, and would. not have complained of giving due remuneration for services faithfully rendered. For meetings or conferences of this char- acter to be of any service, however, it is necessary that the . representatives, shoull be cornpetent'not only to vote as their party might desire, but to think for themselves, and take cognizance of the business of Parliament as it pro- ceeds, and be able to analyze and ex- plain it afterwards. That many of oue representatives are thoroughly qualified for such a task there is no doubt, but it is equally a fact that many of them are not. So that if we do not receive this full measure of benefit from our Parlia- mentary representatives, a portion of the blame nsay attach to the people -themselves. If, however, the people would select only competent men as their representatives, and would require these to perform the functions of a re- presentative position as they should be performed, we are sure there would be much greater satisfaction on both sides, and we would. receive even greater pro- fit than we now do from our repre- • sentative institutions, while the ex- pense -would. not be grudgingly contri- buted. stated. that the expenses were one thou- sand dollars daily, but should the fever continue the expenses would increase. A VICTIM TO CHLORAL. — Sidney A. Loomis, son of the Hon. .Axphexed Loomis, of Little Falls, N. Y., died on Saturday from taking an overdose of chloral. He was a member of the class of '69, Union College, and a prominent member of the Bar. Inisn RBB.ELLION TIIREATENEV.—JOhll O'Conuor Power, Home Ruler, member •of the Commons for Mayo, speaking at Castlebar, Ireland, relative to the land question, said he put it to the Govern- ment whether it was better to recoguize the pressure of agitation than to have to recognize the pressure of rebellion. Hoon TO FORBES.—It is reported that, Mr. Forbes, the celebrated cOrre- spoudent of the Daily News, is to be recommended for some distinction at the hand of Her Majesty. 1 "His useful- ness has not been confined to newspa- per reports, but on two different occa- sions he hes brought important de- spatches for the Government at the risk of his life, and arriving long before the official couriers'. FAILURB or Dina alue.—In Holland. it seems, they have defalcations and failures ail well as in places less steady - going. 'At Winechotea, Holland, Dirk Mill, a banker and aepublic man, enjoy- ing unlimited confidence, has failed. He states that he lost 500,000 gulden by the collapse of two Holland flour mills. Greatexcitemeut prevails, and there is some rioting. The police are obliged to protect the premises of the defaulter. RBDUCING PRODUCTION.—The leaders of the Ashton Trades Union fear that they will be unable to prevent a strike, as the mill hands believe it would be beneficial in reducing production if it did not prevent a reduction of wages.— At a meetiug of the shareholders of the Union Springs Mill, Oldham, running 900,000 spindles, a suggestion to ran on short time or stop the Oldham Mills en- tirely, so as to bring a pressure. on the Liverpool cotton market, . seemed to meet with great approval. • A: STALWART POLICY IN FUTUBB.— There is the best authority for the statement that the Hayes Administra- tion will nolonger apologize for the ap- pointment to or retention in office of men whose political preferences are known to be hostile to. the success of the Republican party. A personal friend of the President has said. that. the President does not . regret his con- ciliatory policy towards the South; was a matter of. conviction; but he thinks there has been very little doneto merit a continuance of _this policy. While he does not ohange his views, it becomes a serioue question whether the experiment can be continued. AMALGAMITION.—The following is the latest in the amalgamation scheme: Sir Henry Tyler, of the Grand Trunk Railway, has addressed this ultiniatum to the Great Western Beards "It now remains only that yon propose to your shareholders, at the meeting which you say iti• is your intention to hold as soon as possible One- of two courses: You may either centinue the policy adopted by your Company for so many years, which has proved so disastrous; or you may joie the Grand Trunk, which is now acquiring a perfectly independent position in Chicago and elsewhere, and which will be able in future to afford you facilities for protection against that loss of which, in breaking with your old allies, the American lines, you so much dread." CHRISTIAN CONFERENCE IN BASLE.— The General Couference of all nations, at Basle, Switzerland, closed on Satur- day. At the meetings during the week Dr. Schaff, of New jiork, spoke of the vitality of Protestautism in America, and said the American church adhered to the observance of the Sabbath, and stated that Mormonism would go to ruin but for European immigration. Dr. Washburne regarded Christianity as the only safeguard against Socialism. Dr. Anderson showed the importance of Sunday Schools in developing the life of the church. Dr. DePressenz, of Paris, claimed. the press must be free to accomplish its mission. Young Men's Christian Associations ab a Christian Union work were discussed; and Presi- dent, Hurst, of Drew Seminary, closed with an address on Christian Union as re necessary factor of religious progress and defence. A delegation was appoint- ed to solicit Austria to relieve from dis- abilities the Bohemian Protestants. News of the Week. THE HARVEST IN IRELAND.—The Ce- real harvest in King's county, Ireland, is reported .virtually lost ,i n consequence of the heavy rain and floods which coin- mencecl-on Saturday. There are also very unfavorable crop reports from County Down. REINF0RCE4ENTS FOB AFGHANISTAN.— Large reinforcements of troops are to be despatched to India for Afghanistan, the first batch leaving England on the 16th by the troopship Malabar. The Jtimna, and Euphrates follow speedily. In consequence of the proportions which the outbreak in Afghanistan has reached officials consider it probable that General Roberts will await the co- operatiou of other columns before ad- vancina on , JAY GOULD'S GENZROSITY.—The fol- lowing telegram from Tay Gould has been received. by the Howard Associa- tion, Memphis: I send you $5,000 to aid the Howard Aesociation. lam cer- tain the generous people throughout the country wilacontribute liberally to aid your stricken city; at any rate keep en at your noble work till I tell you to stop, and I will foot the bill. 1Vhat are your daily expenses? Answer." The reply The Massacre of Cabal.. declares that he was completely sur- prised by the outbreak. He endeavor- ed to quell it, and -sent General Da.oud- shah to Major Cavagnari's assistance, but Daoudshah was unhorsed and fatal- ly wounded. The Ameer then sent his son with the -Governor of Cabul and other influential- personages, but the mob was wholly uncontrollable. The attack on the British Embassy con- tinued throughout Wednesday, when a fire broke out on the premises. The Ameer, writing on Thursday, says he is in great distress and is himself be- seioed. The Viceroy of India tele- graphs as follows: Advices from Ali Kheyl, dated Saturday, say that Bod- shah Khan saw the corpses of Major Cavagnari and the members of his staff and escort. The party made a very stubborn defense. The loss of the rioters killed in the fight is estimated at over one hundred. Wherever may rest the responsibility of this ghastly outrage, it is certain to •be speedily avenged. The army under Col. Roberts, is even now speeding back to Cabul, so powerful and thoroughly equipped that no effective resistance will be possible, and we may soon hear that ample reparation has been exacted from the ruthless and semi -savage horde which has been guilty of the treacherous and unexpected. uprising. - The trageda, of Cahul has come most like a droke of lightninab from, a clear sky. With the death ofthe for- mer ameeri-and the placing of his son on the throne under English pay and virtual control, it was thought- the peace which had been agreed upon wOuld be lasting. The invading col- umns had withdrawn nearly to the In- dian frontier, while Major Cavaguarie with a small escort of about seventy- five 'men, remained at Cabul. Affairs appeared to have assumed a satisfac- tory position, when this outbreak takes place, resulting in. the almost total massacre of the little British band, under the usual circumstances of Auiatic enmity. The S'tatzdard's correspondent at Bombay asserts that symptoms of dis- content were noticed. at Cabul from time to time. The bearing of the popu- latioh toward the Embassy has been defiant. The force defending the Em- bassy numbered 79. They fought with the greatest bravery. It is said the Ameer's son was fatally injured. A number • of mutineers was killed. After the buildings of the embassy had been fired, the survivors sallied out and defended themselves desperately, but all were killed, including Major -Cavag- nari. Intense excitement prevails throughout India. It is .believed at Paris and Vienna that the outbreak is due to Russian intrigue. At a late hour on Thursday night, 4th inst., a messenger travelling post baste reached. Ali Kheyl from Cabul and informed Major Connolly, the British political agent, that the British Embassy at Cabul had been attacked by several Afghan regiments, which had assembled, demanding arrears of pay, and that the military escort of the Embassy were defending themselves. Major Connolly telegraphed on Friday night the substance of letters received. from the Ameer of Afghanistan, who con- firms the intelligence of the revolt, and adds that the regiments which mu- tinied were joined. by the populace. The Ameer's arsenal and stores were first plundered and destroyed, and. the British Embassy was then attacked by overwhelming numbers. The Ameer 4 444:444.--4,444444444.44 444 That Grand Reaping Match. l'o the Editor of the Huron A'zpositor. DBAR SIR,—In your issue of August 15th we notice a letter signed L. C., giving a report of a reaping match which took place on the farms of Messrs. George and William Shanbury, on the London Road, three-quarters of a mile south of Clinton. Mr. George Stanbury haying purchased one, of Noxon's Combined Standards last sea- son, and after using the same during the entire harvest, refused to keep it on account of the trip preying a total fail- ure. He determined.' this season tie have a test of some of the leading ma chines, in order that he might choose the one that suited him best. All the agents in the neighborhood. were invited to bring their machines . when his fall wheat was ready to cut. The follow- ing machines entered for competition: Wrought Iron Harveder, by Thomson Williams, Stratford ; Standard, by Noxon Brothers, Ingersoll; Bradley, by L. D. Sawyer & Co., Hamilton; Maxwell, by David. 1Maxwe11, Paris. As to the merits or demerits of any of the reapers, except the Bradley and Noxon, we have nothing to say, but in reference to L. C.'s report of these, we would say that we take exception to a sentence which reads as follows: "It withstood all criticising, cuts clean, is of very light draft, and. throws the best sheaf of all its competitors." First, as to criticizing, his machine certainly got plenty of that from the spectators, and stood the test so well that Messrs. Mason, Moffatt, Nott, Biggins, Callen- der, Thomson and Hinchley, in that neighborhood, *night the Bradley dur- ing the contest; but where, oh! where was there a sale for a Standard made? Echo answers, where? Second, iv cuts clean. Does it ? Ask any one who ever drove past the oat field, for they do not need to leave the road to see it. How is it that near the road where Mr. McLean cut, or rather tried to cut, people passing by imagine that- the grasshoppers had stripped the heads off, and that Mr. Stanbury did not think it worth while to cut the straw? But pic- ture to yourselves the look of horror that quickly passes over a farmer's face • when he sees by the track of the wheels that a reaper had passed over that ground. He steps over to the nearest binder, and exclaims in tones of deep anxiety: "Was it any machine built in this enlightened age that did such work as this?" The response is quick- ly given: "Yes; Noxon's Standard." • Going -on a little distance further, he comes to where the Bradley is working, and finds it shaving the grain off by the roots, not leaving any on the ground. The old man's face brightens up, as he, iu the joy of his heart, exclaims, "Eureka! eureka! I 'have found it! I have found it 1" and immediately starts to Clinton to,purchase one of those splendidenachines from Stewart & McCully. Third, is of very light draft. Yes, so light that after driving six or seven. time around. the field, Mr. Stanbury was glad to unhitch from the Standard aid take theBradley to allow his horses to cool off, this being the invari- able rule during the whole contest. Fourth, throws the best sheaf of all its competitors. In' standing grain, we ad- mit, it made yery good sheaves, but in lying and tangled oats it was a failure, as it took two men to run the machine —one to drive and the other to walk in the- grain, pulling the .grain off the di- vider, as he could not drive more than four or five rods before his divider would. choke, and. he would have to stop and clear its The only time he was able to cross the field without stoppiug was when he let every rake take off, the binders looking in vain for sheaves. In the second place, we take exception to the sentence referring to the Bradley, in which he says: "This machine cuts very well, but did not throw a good • sheaf, and whencutting oats the knives would get choked in the guards, causing a great deal of trouble and loss of time." Here we find a contradiction ' of terms. He states that this machine cut very well, and in the same breath, as if he thought he had overdone it, he says the knives would get choked in. the guards while cutting oats. Oh, con- iietency truly thou art a jewel not to be found in the stateraents of L. C. As to the Bradley either not making good sheaves or choking in any kind of grain, wet or dry, green or ripe, we have the statements of such men as Messrs. John McMillan, H. A. Allan, John Watt, Hullett; John Avery, Alex. Innes and Wm. Scott, Stanley; James Nott, Kenzie Grant, Jainee Crich, and Chas. Mason, Tuckersbaith ; James Aitcheson and James Black, McKillop; John Robinson, Colborne; Archd. Scott, East Wawanosh ; John Boyle, West Wayeauosh ; James- Steep and John Elliott, Goderich ; Chas. Mon- teith, Thehorne, and fifty others, assert- ing that for sheaves they have yet to see anything to equal it, and as for choking, such a thing was never known or heard of until our wiseacre, wrote to THB EXPOSITOR. We claim that it is a base and maliciouatabrication from be- ginning to end, originating in, and emanating from, the fertile imagination of L. C. In the third place, he says that there were six or seven binders in the field, who gave their decision unanimously in favor of the Standard. The binders assert that such a decision was given the day before we entered. the contest, when, they were asked • to decide betaveen the Noxon's Standard and the Wrought Iron Harvester, but not after. They are now willing to give .us a certificate, over their own signatures, stating that the Bradley, in all kinds of grain, made the best work. Mr. Stanbury, after reading L. C.'s let- ter, told us that his statements were neither true nor fair, and. promised to correct them in the next EXPOSITOR, but for reasons best known to himself he has not done so. In. regard to his buying the Standard, we think be could not with any degree of fairness do otherwise, as he bad used. one of their Machines all last season, and had only one fault to it—that was the break- ing of the trip. They put a new trip on this season, which works better than the one previously used, but cannot be worked with the foot, having to be set to trip itself. His objection having been remedied, he took the machine, but never decided that it was better than the Bradley. In conclusion, Mr. Editor, -we would say that vere it not that our patrons are everywhere urging us to do so, we would not. have taken any notice of his letter. Some of them told. us if we did not reply to it they would. We were inclined to let it pass, as he was really no opposition to us, having ad two -wheeled, wooden frame, combined. machine, with a flat drag bar, the sane° as was made ten years ago. The opposition was so great as to enable Mr. McLean andehis partner to sell three machines insthe same district that we sold eighty-six. Thanking you for space in your valuable paper, and trusting that we will not again have such a painful duty to perform, we are, dear sir, yours, &c, STEWART &C MCCULLY. ICLtztron, Sept. 2, 1879. To Whom It May Concern. Mn. EXPOSITOR—Sir: We often see a great deal in your columns about shoddy pedlars, lightning -rod men, pa- tent medicine men, &c., going to and fro and up and down in the earth, try- ing whom they may deceive; but we - have had a touch" of another class of men in this part of the country, a hun- dred per cent. worse than any of the above named genera, viz., a couple of plum buyers hailing from Exeter, by the name of Smith and Armstrong. • They came to a person's place in this neighborhood, examined. his plums, bought the entire crop, which they es- timated at 30 bushels, at 90c per bushel, and gave orders to have them • all pulled on a certain day. At this time plums were quoted in the Ex- POSITOR at 31.50 per bushel. To make the bargain sure they paid $1 down, the rest to be paid when the fruit was re- moved. On the day appointed the 'plums were picked and ready, and through the course of the day the gen- tlemen put in their appearance, meas- ured out a bushed and a half, good pay for their dollar, and. left, saying to spread them on the barn floor and they_Would come and take them on Monday, but Monday has come and gone, and a good many other days as well, and yet they have failed to come for their plums. Such characters should not be allowed to go scot free, but as I understand it would only be throwing good money after bad to. take legal proceedings against them, I. would, therefore, only warn everybody to have no dealings with them whatever, as there is but short step between a trick like this and the picking of °Jock or the blowing up of a safe. NEMESIS. • STANLEY, Sept. 3,1879. lowered from the- Manitoba, and man- ned with seven oarsmen, to go to the re- lief of the crew, who were plainly dis- cernible -from the steamers. Captain Symes took his place in the stern to steer, and her crew was made up as follows: John Byers, first mate of the Manitoba; Elgin Belyea, first mate of the Quebec; Samuel McClelland, James Murray, and Daniel McKay, steward, purser, and Watchman respectively, of the Manitoba; and, Ross Lambert, sou of the lighthouse -keeper on Chantry Is- land. The yam' made her way with considerable difficulty across the wind, keeping more than a mile from shore, and. after running about two miles down the harbor, she was headed for the vessel, which was by this time grounded near shore. The breakers, however, proved too much for the boat, which was almost immediately over- turned, and the seven men weighed down with heavy clothing, were in im- minent danger of perishing. By dint of great exertion the captain and the mates succeeded in getting themselves andthe others to the boat, which was after- wards overturned three times during their desperate run for: shore, where mauy of the people. of Southampton and Port Elgin were waiting to- render what assistance might be possible. Be- fore the boat was righted for the last time Lambert was separated. from the others, with a pair oars, and Murray was seen to sink in utter exhaustion. , Lambert, after floating shoreward for some time, threw up his arms and also sank to rise no more. The steward and watchman were seated in the boat, and with the captain swimming at the bow and the two mates in the w,ater astern,' the yawl was kept upright with her head towards shore, -whioli was reached. not a moment too soon for the almost exhausted. sailors. Strange to say, those on board the stranded vessel made their way safely to shore on rafts made of the lumber which formed her •cargo, so that the only lives kst were those of their would-be rescuers. The loss of the purser of the Manitoba was tele- graphed to the manager of the Sarnia line as soon as possible, and his instruc- tions were to spare no expense to find the body, which at latest accounts had not come ashore. The Quebec left for Sarnia •at six Friday morning, and the Manitoba left two hours afterward for Duluth, both vessels encountering still a somewhat heavy sea. Severe Gale on Lake Huron— Two Lives Lost and One .Boat Lost. A despatch from Southampton states that the gale on Wednesday night and. Thursday morning of last week, was one of the worst ft along that coast for years. The storm signal was hoist- ed on Wednesday evening, and the bar- ometical indications were so unpromis- ing that Captain Symes, of the steamer Manitoba, of the Sarnia liue, hesitated for some time whether to leave on his trip up the lake or not. He sailed, how- ever, about six p. m., h.oping to reach the Duck Islands before the weather be- came too rough. As will presently ap- pear, he was mistaken in his calcula— tion. The Quebec, of -the same line, on her way down had thick weather nearly all the way down from Sault Ste. Marie, where she lay up all Tuesday night. The wind fell, howeveratowards Thurs- day morning, and. as the fog prevented Captain Anderson • from seeing. the Southampton lights, he made up his mind, after repeated soundings, to lie to and await either the break df day or the Clearing up of the weather. He had barely arrived at this determina- tion when the squall struck the Quebec with terrific force about three in the morning -though a few minutes betore the water was as smooth as a mill -pond, so perfect had been the lull. Unable to make out the harbor, and afraid to risk his vessel on a lee -shore in such a gale,' the Captain resolved to make for Sarnia direct, but the vessel rolled so much in the trough of the sea that he was con- strained to head her for the Michigan shore, with enough steam on to keep her head. to the wind. As soon its the harbor at Southampton could be made out, the Quebec was put about, taken inside of the breakwater, and moored in lee of Chantry Island, where she lay ex- actly 24 hours before she could venture out. By the time the Quebec was in a place of safety the Manitoba was sight- ed some miles to windward, making for the harbor which she had left twelve hours before. Her progress was watch- ed with the deepest anxiety from both the shore and the Quebec, the crew and. passengers of which cheered heartily as she swung alongside in the shelter of the breakwater. The seaworthiness of the Manitoba and the seamanship of her officers had been pretty thorough- ly tested during her. run back. She was so heavily laden; that even with the help of a sail to steady her, she steered badly in the swell, which tossed -her to such an extent that very often one paddle -wheel, and 'occasionally both, were seen revolving in the air instead of the water. It is needless to say that •the passengers of both steamers were thoroughly sea -sick before reaching shelter. The break of day made visible to the people ma the shore and on both steam.- ers a schooner -rigged. vessel, lumber- laien, aground on the reef which runs south from Chantry Island. By the time the Quebec and Manitoba were se- cured, she had been driven clear apron the reef, and was drifting down the harbor towards shore. A yawl was a SEPTEMBER 12,, 1879. to Montreal. After remaining in bee a few days they left for Sarnia, and came around via London to Stratford, When arrested one of them had a five - cent nickel in his possession, having in all their peregrinations Only beee celled upon to disburse seven cents. One of these tramps profeSses to be a printer. —James Whaley, of Milverten, elle* of the Division •Court, was killed by falling from a railway train on the Stratford and Huron Railway, .00_ Thursday evening of last week. It is thought that in passing from one cat to another he was. thrown off by a lurch of the train. He was found lying upon the track with one arm nearly seveaal from his body and. his spine so badly in. jured as to preclude hope of recovery. He died the day after the a.ccident. -His funeral took place on Sunday. & special train ran •out from •Stratford. with a large party composed chiefly of Masons, of which Order Mr. Whaley had been an active and esteemed mem- ber. It is estimated that about 1,500 people attended the funeral, which af. fords ample evidence of the eateeta in, which he was held, because of his genial, happy disposition, and manly in- tegrity. He was about 25 years of age, and leaves a young wife to mourn hig untimely end. • Perth Items. A. new Methodist church will soon be completed in St. Marys. —James Phipps, Fullerton, sold his farm of 100 acres td James Harman, at 065 per acre. —Mr. James Wilson, of Stratford, has purchased. the Newry tannery from Mr. McVeuu. —S. W. Hardinge; of Listowel; has been. invited to play the Old Country teem in Toronto against Daft's crick- eters. —The Gordon mill property, 13-mi1es north of Mitchell, was sold at mart - pee sale to Henry Puddicombe, for $17700. —The Blanshard Council ' has a foundling baby to support, which, be- sides giving a '1 heap of trouble," costs 62 a week. —Thomas Babb, the last remaining of the old original Mitchell merchants, has been bought out by a Mr. Smithers, of London. —The Bean & Hayman grist mill, Dublin, sold under a mortgage to the G-oderich Manufacturing Company, was bought by Mr. Joseph Kidd for $3,910. —On Friday of last week about_400 cords of wood belonging to the Grand. Trunk, and. lying near the track, about three miles froin St. Marys, caught fire from a spark frcim a locomotive and. was consumed. — James Trow, M. P., has removed. from Shakespeare to Stratford, and. taken up his residence in the old Mc- Culloch family residence, known as the "Grange," which was bought by him a short time ago. —John Abbott, of Mitchell, died on. Tuesday of last week. He had, resided in Mitchell since 1850, and had 'occu- pied for several years a seat •in the Council. For several years past he was collector of taxes. • —Michael Bums, of Hibbert, last - week, unfortunately got the beard. of a wild oat stuck in his throat. He gave it no attention at first, but soon the throat began to swell, so as to threaten suffocation, when he was compelled to seek medical aid and was quickly re- lieved. - —The house of Mrs. Jamee near Shakespeare, was entered' one night last week by two masked robbers. One of them put a pistol to the widow's head and the other went in search of the money. There was $26 in the house, and the robbers got off with it safely. — Ai the annual financial meeting of the Stratford District of the Canada Methodist Church, held in Stratford, a scholarship was formed on behalf of Victoria College, to the value of 050 per annum, to be.known as the "Strat- ford. District Scholarship," and to be competedfor as the College Senate may determine. , —The Cherokee, Iowa, Times, Sept. 4, says Dr. Hornibrook, of Canada, has concluded to make his visit permanent in Amherst, and for that purpose is building a large residence on the Ward's place. He bought Ricker & Hiltgen's fine buggy team and harness last week, getting a good bargain. His family ar- rived this morning. —The Directors of the Stratford and Huron Railway are determined not to lose any time in pushing on the railway, and, in anticipation of the by-law in Wallace being carried, have asked for tenders for the gretding, clearing and grubbing and building the bridges, cul- verts and the cattle guards from Lis- towel to Wiarton. — Mr. Charles Mackintosh, of the Ot- tawa Cititen, Mr. Peter Moyer, of the Berlin Nem, and Mr. William Davis, of the Mitchell Advocateare, it is said, to have the order of knighthood con- ferred. upon them, in consideration of distinguished civic services. Each of these gentlemen has filled the Mayor's chair in his respective municipality for several consecutive terms. —Two tramps named James Carney and James Brodhagen, who were com- mitted to jail by the Stratford. Police Magistrate for breaking open a railway car, have been extensive travelers with a very small expenditure. The two started on a tour from Chicago upwards of two months ago, their joint "pile" being nine cents. They went west to Texas, back to Illinois, and from there 11111MMIIMIMI1111111111=1111M1 General News Items. Thomas White, M. P., travellingin the Northwest, sends a dispatch from Humboldt, in which he states that the reports regarding the prospects of difa- culties with the Indians have been •greatly exaggerated, if not pmely sen- sational. —On Saturday one of the United States Clestoras officers at Bonaventure station, Montreal, "spotted." a lady passenger, and upon arrival at St Al- bans she was requested to walk intothe searchinebromn. - A sealskin saeque„ valued at 3160, was found concealed under her dress. The duty was paid and the lady tourist went her way. —X. W. Bengough, the artist -of (14), lectured in Toronto on Tuesday, on "Pictorial Pleasantries." Notwith- standing the numerous counter Wm, - tions of Exhibition time, a large mut- e -nee assembled, who • were much amused by the remarks of the speaker and. by the personal sketches of public men and others by which they were il- lustrated. —A Nissouri farmer named Harvey Scott a few days ago beat his wife so - badly with a stake from a wood. rack that a physician had to be sent for. He says it arose from his wife's jealousy. He was taken before a magistrate, bat by •the intervention of friends the charge of assault was -withdrawn, and the parties agreed. to separate on a basis • of $200 per annum alimony. —On Thursday afternoon, Jebn Wide, hostler at • the Hutchinson House stables, St. Thomas, entered. a box stall in which was -confined a high- spixited colt, and beaan whipping it. The.animal kicked the man upon the hip, but still he persevered in beating the horse, until at length it kicked vi- ciously with both heels, striking Wride upon tile forehead near the temple and inflicting two bad gashes, one extending along the side of the head. to the ear, which was partially split open„ the other extendirig across the forehead. - —The Exeter Tinits has entered upon the seventh year of its existence. In remarking upon this fact it says: Since the publication of this paper Was cora- mewed in August, 1873, many thanges havetaken place M or little town. We have now the accommodation of a rail- road, instead -of haying to travel by stage, we have a -fine -spacious brick school house instead of the small one; we have some of the finest brick blosks of any town of the Dominion, several handsome churches have been erected and the streets have been vastly improv- ed by the prudent expenditure of Inman in fact a person who has not seen Ex- eter for six years Would hardly recog- nize the place were he to visit it now. --The West Winchester murder in- quest came to an abrupt termination on the second day. Clark Brewn, son • of the murdered man and brother of the girl, confessed to the co mission of the horrible crime. He has been commit- • ted to Cornwall jail and will be tried at the Cornwall assizes, which open on the 23rd inst. Since his incarceration the murderer has so completely broken down that he is physically helpless. He seems entirely unable to account forthe crime. He declares still that he had no motive. He suffers acutely fram pangs of conscience, and hopes the judge will •shorten, if possible, the periiod generally allowed between con- • viction and execution. On his arrival at the jail he at once requested. thiit Rev. Dr. McNish, Presbyterian mimie ter, might be sent for. That gentleman visited him on Sunday morning, and • will continue his miraistratione to the end. Auction Sales. Saturday, Sept. 13, 1879, at the Huron Carriage Works, Seaforth, Carriage% Wagons, Buggies, Cutters, Ike. AVDI- Grassie, Proprietor; J. P. Brine, Auc- tioneer. Farm Stock and Implements en Mon- day, Sept. 22, at 1 o'clock P. Ma on Lot 4, concession 4, Hullett. • Wm. Jamie- son, Proprietor. S. P. Brine, Auction- eer. Tuesday, Sept. 30, 1879, at Egmond- ville, Farm Stock and Implements. Thomas Daly, proprietor; J. P. Brine, auctioneer. Monday, Sept. 22, on Lot 7, Con. U. McKillop, Farm Stock and.Ireplements- George Murray, proprietor; John Bul- lard, auctioneer. Tuesday, October 7, at 1 o'clock P. M., on Lot 3, Con. 3,L. R. S., Tucker - smith, Farm, Farm Stock and IraPie- meets. Wm. Stoneman, propietors A. Bishop, auctioneer. FALL SIEP6WS. The following are the antes of the Fall ExIdal- tions of Agricultural Societies in this district; South Huron, at Seaforth on Thursday told Pd - day, Sept. 25th and 26th: • East Huron, at Brussels, on Thursday Ana Fri- day, Oct. 2nd and 3rd. • West Huron, at Ooderich, on Wednesday laid Thursdan Sept. 22 -and 23. • • Stephen and -Osborne, at Exeter, on Toga! and Wednesday Sept. 23rd and 24th. • Turnberry, at Wingharn, on Thursday ona day, Sept. 25 and 26th. • East Wiewanosh, at Belgrave, Thalia:0i Oct .8. Hay, at Zurich, on September 18th wallah. Western Fair, London, from September October ard, inclusive. Provincial Exhibition, at Ottawa, from the 091 to the 27th September, inclusive. • Sqateley Branch, at Bayfield, October land & Hibbert Show, at Staffs, on Tuesday, SePt-M. litacs011-11r- Jgraohn •NEWCOMBE— 'wife of 3f.r. I TT—B1HuU ydr. water 5 of vs&BEY—in m M. Josep saaaRV—In BI Irtz. A. Belfry poue-BERTY-4 wife -of Or. istillb"1* •AMSON—In of fr. James NIBIT—In Canto af.r. -George e • la3KE;aCelljr3)8.Eb°:r FIg rzio)• 31amsrgare_t,13 Ile:rlak. lenro'bn'°:ID:cer: - 33brinisde'sseufte,tLtera, • SHEPLEY—Mac ,. St•George's C • Tibbetts and ,sesx42,:ep.a.rize:Biseael a . ILLDEB-;-BAIN—A sE• v i rlstio.: , .__MasterDII il • te Iffrlath.Pere'teornEthldeerl • :332'11:3:riila.:eziri4a2:::::iofnalr'ni:&7"rt,b,d-Dtre.,:rz::' • .„,„:„ 1 33olythi : .1sf j "sollattrarsstti.: r)::: 430ELY17-. PIEBSO-, •31117 Ae.SuteePpie,rs Bev. Joseph:1i VADvii—in Thfl Beadle; aged 141 •COORachen 60deocok,rica4b • )10111A110N-14v tf274 f1513343aT:toth-Tra:ri:o_nb,edliagalgtli SleTAviSH—in Merrityre, aged rcrultelt:_daAingEhlreTua4raelii Enoth,eouo'l rin i3gussule:13S9n—;eslydgisi. ; BELOInatr 3711:31:6ANTID it:Ingest Inducemen IDe‘7ryGo°46,one Goods. Their swat:lentanshaeupumisid-eall da thoice. Fifty Dos :tottartst froecle‘Cieznnle:str,ate:lePd8V lz Dt-ticAlr. sEE Oxli :imported • Jost the thing f THE gyring Wheat, Fife, Spring Wheat,BedO Oats per bushel... Pets per Barley per bushel. ttter,14O-1, Loose - P. InOnt) per 100 . Vass, per lb.— - Oria bvHides per 1 .Sillen'Elldes, per 100 Sheep skins- - Zatab Skins, per Suit (retai) per burr. Salt -(wholosale)per b Ettittees, per bustle) itkpples, per bushel.... Outmesa 134. • Tallow, per Beet in quintets, pe !aflWheat,per bush Spring Wheat, perbu Oats, per bushel..... Barley, Per bushel-- Peis, per bushel- *Utter - liner ton, Chees iegi8IxotetinesaoL3T:3, 7-Soe laauguof sAtuvgar l,at ardy make at 5 About 25,000 ho were purchased. • Weeks at Sic to clears out Amp Cable at 5 p.in TATTLE FAuus,i of factory cheese bti ugttlPr i-e-ri farmdsiry ehees Cheese market a il• e kr:vaetve ; 11,00ai active; N. erage price ; The 1Th" 11-01,;TIOtAL, Sep 1117.11wt trInekek, an etconn 1 • by American b Beavy draught h 'eatriagand, e annthasaea inO IfeiGuire Boa wit ix deeds at prie .176, also cue by Iostyritr 13:rhnc eoarrs draught horses far 150., one SM An. for $65, and :414111511:g.iyhtAfrofhoh.rCosie°ssmefo ss now not equal to fgormninsorT have been American House lug were the ship States:or the w libr-aes vniued, aZuarkt ti Ybe: N S1 (irately active, th eteue1312axtughliutdoenaaiftotriessahflei, Were from 2c tc sold 420 per head. of twenty head a Lown. Ne Tbayi ime f re p ilsooroaalaUlis500:iiall; ttt