HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1891-11-27, Page 2CHAPTER I.
Tan sENTs•NcE.
Brilliant was the display of so diers who
wereasaembled upon the wide pai de ground
intetts Petersburg, on one midday • summer.
Theyhad been called thither to ex ibit their
skill in arms. The sunbeams da ced upon
' their bright trappings, and the ge tle breeze
played with their floating plumes. Near the
centre of the ground, mounted up n a superb
and richly caparisoned charger, was a man
toward whom all eyes were direct4d. He was
very tall and powerfully built, and of that
Majestic presence which indicates one "born
to command." His countenance naturally
atern, Was now covered by a- clot4d, and his
nether lip was drawn unwith a lo k of hard,
harsh meaning. His uniform was rich, but
yet aomewhat worn and dusty. he polished
helmet upon his head was surmo nted by a
heavy flowing plume, which served to give an
additional grandeur to his magni cent form.
The jewelled insignia upon his brast showed
him to be the enmeror, for such he was—Ni-
cholas, ot Russia
For some time the emperor had been allow-
ing his horse to prance about in tithequal cir-
cles,and at times leis eyes would be bent to
the ground, and then they would nosh darkly
upon the long line of officers, who seemed to
be awaiting his orders. Those w ho saw the
curl of his mustached lip, and noticed how
nervously he grasped his riding whip,. knew
that something had provoked him, and there
was not an officer there but stood in fear, for
none en -111d tell what purpose or cause of
wrath might have entered his iron soul. At
length he curbed in his horse aid -beckoned
to an officer who was stationedlat a short
distance from him. The man thu called rode
forward, and with a low bow and a trembling
look awaited the will of his royal master.
"Major, n said the emperor, "go and send
Colonel Ruric here. I would spe4 with him."
The naessenger rode off towird a spot
where a number of officers werd assembled,
and to one of them he delivered the emper-
or's orders. It was a young mi4n who was
thus called out from among his jontpanions.
He was not over four -and -t enty years
of age; but for several deeds o more than
ordinary bravery, he had been promoted al-
ready to the rank of a colonel. I both form
and feature he was the very picture of a sol-
dier—not such a soldier as was he emperor,
but such a one as finds a place in the heart as
well as in the head. He was ti4and of ad-
mirable proportions, with a face of great
personal beauty and great regula.rity of feat-
ure. Such, in appearance, was qount Feodor
Ruric. He had been left an o Than at an
early age, and from his father he had inherit-
ed &title, though his countship came to him
with but little property to make it valuable.
.AII who knew the young colonel -count loved
him. They hewed him because he was bold
and frank, kind and generous, and because
they knew that he was ever ready to risk his
life in the sacred cause of true frienclehip.
We said all who knew him loved him. So all
did who knew him truly. But there were
sorne who cared not to know hislheart—sonte
who were jealous of the love • he received—
and such there were who hatd him. It
would be difficult to find a bol , handsome,
geneeous man who could live without en-
emies; and we shall generally 1nd that the
more love and respect a man is apab1e of in-
spiring, the moreyank will be the jealousy
from those who envy him. So the Comet
Feodor Ruric, so generally beloved, bad a
few- most bitter enemies.
We must now go back to the evening pre-
vious to the day on which we have opened
our story. An old man—a man who bad
been a Polish officer—was confined in the
prison, awaiting the doom of i death. His
crime was that he had lent his 'influence se-
cretly toward exciting the poles to join
with the Hungarians in a general revolution.
He had boldly acknowledged that such was
his desire, and he was very n hesitatingly
condemned to die. - Count Ruri had charge
of the prison in which several stlate prisoners
were conftned—or, at least, he had immediate
control of the prison guard—and was respon-
sible. At a late hour in the evlaning a wo-
man came teethe room in which Ruric was
seated. She was a young woman, and pos-
sessed a winning, natural loveliness which
was well calculated to enlist sympathy in her
behalf. The count could see tr4ces of tears
upon her cheeks, and her whole countenande
was expre..ssive of the most int nse anguish.
Ruric bade her to be seated and then he
asked her business.
"You are Colonel Ruric" she tremblingly
said—to which of course he answered in the
affirmative.
"And you have charge or the prison?"
..-yett.
"I must go in there, sir."
"Impossible, lady."
"But my father is confined t
under sentence of death. 0,
him!"
"Your father, lady?"
"Yes—Slavinski."
"The Pole I"
"Yes—a poor old man who is
die. I am his child, his only
see him once more on earth—o
fore he dies. It will make hi
and it will be &lasting blessing
She sank upon her knees as s
with her hands clasped and
as sne Was m
hair with fri
calm her, bu
that she now
count, and h
She knew th
her strength
that came u
left ber.
The empe
- the terrible frown
his massive
Feodor Run
tremble.
e to reali
nzied anguis
her grief w
had a real a
forgave her
Ltshe Was= f
gave way
n her.
it, she tore tier
. Ruric tried to
too deem He saw
ony on his own ac -
what she had done.
rgiven, tand then
neath the Weight
d thus the cotmt
or sat there pon his horse, with
wing more dahk upon
brow, th count approached.
c was very ale, but he did not
ere, and he is
I must see
sentenced to
hild. I must
ace more be -
death easier,
to me."
e spoke; and
e big tears
streaming down her fair cheeks, she begged
for the simple boon she sought.
It was a hard case for the young count.
He knew the duty which was imposed upon
, and he knew that he was answerable for
ith his life.
woman had
• ce his heart
judotnent to
gled a while
and then he
h
the fulfilment of that duty,
Yet the weeping, imploring
moved his heart; and when o
was moved, it was hard for his
go the opposite way. He stru
between inclination and duty,
gave his heart the victory.
"You shall go," he said. An
a leaf from his pockeebook
order.
The woman blessed him as sh
paper, and Ruric felt gratifi
had contributed to the happines.
ing fellow -creature.
On the next morning, howeve
officer's feelings of happiness
severe check. He was in his p
just raising a cup of warm win
when one of the guards hastily
informed him that the Polish
esca.ped, and that a young wo
folind in his place. Ruric h
tell, and, sure enough, there
visitor of the previous evening.
"Alas, lady, what have you
the count, as soon as he bad co
self that the startling tidings he
was true.
"I have given liberty to my f
returned the female. "I gave
of my own dress, and he h
know what my fate must be, an
to receive it. I told my father
escape, else he would uot have g
me1 must die, but I die
knovv be is safe."
"Ah, lady, it will not be
die," said Ruric in. a painful to
"Not me? Surely they will n
father."
“No.I .am the one who must
not know the temper of our em
think I shall escape the fatal r
The woman gazed up into the
handsome officer, and at first s
benne. =het, hs Bent nee. ter et
.0
then hetore
nd wrote an
received the
to think he
of a suffer-
, the young
received a
iva.te roern,
to his lips,
entered and
prisoner had
an had been
ned to the
found his
done?” cried
vinced him -
had received
"Dismount, dismount!' ordered the emper-
or, in a ton like the pr monitory rumbling
of an earthcjtiake.
Ruric slipfrota his 'saddle. and bowed
before his royal theater.
f
"Colonel uric," said Nicholas, "where is t
Slavinski?"
then" nobly
ma a portion
escaped. I
I am ready
hat I could,
ne and left
appy since I
u who shall
t catch my,
•
"He has escaped, sire,' returned the count,
summoning up all his 1. rtitude; for it was
nmoved before sucb
no small
a master.
"Did you eot have ch
night?"
"The gu d was !unde
k to stand
sire."
"Sol su
rebel escap
Ruric re
as possible.
sai1 the eriaper
effahle sco you hay
legiance, and own rul
women. You 'forget y
perial master where a w
ear."
"Sire, I ilneant not to
"So much the worse;
rge of the guard last
my official control,
posed., No ',how did the Polish
?"
ted the cir • umstances as briefly
, with a look of in -
thrown off your ah
now by strange
ur duty to your im-
man bawls in your
have done wrong."
for I gave You some
credit for judgment. but now I find you are
void of both judgment and obedience."
_ "Sire—'1
"Stop! Did you not know your duty?"
"Yes, sire."
"And yet you violated it. See now how
base you are. linowinp-, your duty, you
threw away your judgment. Ah, here comes
Menzikoff, We shall see."
The individual thus alluded to was the
Prince Alexander Menzikoff, a general in
, the imperial army, and a man who had much
power—that power mostly resulting ftom
his vast wealth. ,
"How now, Menzikoff?" [hastily inquired
the emperor., "What of the Pole?"
'He has escaped, sire," returned the prince,
with a shake of hist head. "Search has been
made, but in vain. He could not heve escaped
by the river, but must have gone off some
other way."
"You are sure he has gone?"
"Perfectly sure."
Nicholas turned toward the count. His
movements were !heavy and deliberate, and
the expression of his countenance was an in--
dex to a determination that was not to be
easily changed.
"Feodor Ruric," be said, "for your individ-
ual sake I might overlook what has trans-
pired by simply banishing you; but there is
more at stake. We must have an example.
You must die! I have heard of your other
acts of treason."
"But one word, sire," interrupted the
count, in an implohing tone.
"No, sir; not a word."
"But my motive, sire—"
"I care not for your motives. Facts are
what the world sees, and by facts alone must
such cases be judged. I will hear n� more.
Take him off, Meneikoff, for he is your pris-
oner till to -morrow, and then Ile shall be
shot. You shall aoswer tar him."
"1 will, sire," returned the prince. And as
he spoke there was more of exultation upon
his countenance than of sorrow. The very
glance which accompanied the words seemed
to signify "With pleasure."
Feodor Ruric's horse was led away, while
he himself followed Meneikoff from the spot.
It was easy to see that roost of the officers
were deeply pained by what had transpired.
They dared not murmur, for they were in the
presence of their master; but they could not
repress the expressions which worked upon
their countenances. It was evident that
Menzikoff was not M very high esteem among
the imperial guard. He was known 'to be a
sort of spy—a sort of self -constituted soy—
who reported all that he saw, and who, it was
believed, oftentimes reported what he did not
see.
After the prisoner bad been led away, the
empero,r went on with the review. He saw
the troops exercise, and passed his orders as
usual. It may be that he was more taciturn
than was his wont, but no one could have
told by his manner that anything unusual h d
happened.
die. Yon do '
ror, if you
suit of this."
face of the
e could not
, •
win send vou a pri
The officer withd
ed and bolted the d
more Ruric was
'tolled the hour of o
most sunk into a
thought he heard f
led to the cell. He
and he Was sure th
be some one bringi
had asked for, he t
to his seat, he sat d
that confined him
with difficulty. A
outside were slowl
was turned in the I
crept through the
heard that key mo
was moved with t
back hardly a sour
giving up its hold.
door was slowly c
could hear that so
he could not even
the thick darkn
"Slit Speak n
voice which Rnri
whieh nevertheles
sound in it.
The count start
as he did so, the r
lantern which his
As soon as Ruric
light, he gazed up
him who had so u
self. It was a tal
the meridian of li
of a serf. His c
and his hair, wbi
black as night, w
ver. His countenance denoted a vast degree
of firmness, but y t 'twas kind.
"Who are you?', asked Ruric, as soon as he
had taken a hasty survey of him.
n, and I am a serf of the
Menzikoff."
CHAPTER II.
THE SERF.
Into one of the strongest dungeons of the
prison was Count Ruric thrown, and Menzi-
koff hinaself took the keys. The young noble
knew that his fatewassealed as far as any
will of the emperor was concerned, and he
knew his fault was one that would not be
overlooked. The old prince had, on his
part, taken every precaution in his power,
for he knew that the young count had
numerous friends, and he felt sure that some
of them might even dare to attempt his
rescue, if they had an opportunity. The
afternoon passed slowly, heavily away, and
as the gloom of night began to gather about
the cold, damp prison -house, the youug man's
spirit sank within him. He sat down upon
the low stone bench that projected from the
wall, and bowing his head, he called up the
images of the past. He remembered the
mother who used to smile upon him, and he
could almost fancy that he heard her sweet
voice now, soundin , as it did of yore, to
calm theyouthful pls.sions of his soul. And
he remembered iis father—the brave,
generous man, who was prodigal only in
charity—and once nore he heard those words
of counsel which had been the foundation of
his own life. An he remembered a sister,
too, with whom he used to play and prattle.
And there was a little brother, who, years
ago, came to shed a ray of sunshine across
his path. But the grave.had closed over them
all! He alone wasteeft of all his family; and
how long should it ere he, too, should pass
away into that ]�nd of shades whither his
kindred had gone b fore him? He knew that
there would be som to regret his loss when
he was gone, but e would leave none to
mourn for him as 1in do mourn for kin.
The hours passed on, the deep darkness of
night was full upox the earth, and the only
sound that broke t e deathlike stillueshwas
an occasional cry ;rots' the distant sentinels,
and the scratching of the rats that worked in
the prison walls. Feodor had wept some—
he had wept when he thought of the death -
scenes he had witn ssed in his own family—
but now the thoog t of reunion had come to
trim, and he had gunk into a state of prayerful
meditation.
The hours paesed on. The brazen tongue
Upon the distant cathedral had tolled
the hour of inidnight, and yet Ruric
had not thought of sleep. Once just at
the stroke of twe ve, an officer put his head
in at the door ton e that all was safe. The
count recognized him as one attached to
Menzikoff's staff, nd he asked him if he could
not give him some refreshments.
"Not to -night," eturned the visitor, hesi-
tating at the door. <.
"But I have ha nothing since the morning.
Let me have a dro of your wine."
"Not to -night. Ir you need it in the morn-
ing, perhaps you an have it."
"I may not ne it in the morning," said
the count, in a th uglatful tone. "But stay,"
be added, as his isitor turned_once more t3
cice e the deor. " I to be shot to -morrow?"
"At what time"
"At noon: so f heard the prince sav. He
Z
st 1. the morning.-
ew as he spoke, and lolls.-
or- after him, and once
lone. The distant cldck
e, and the count had al-
re.amy slumber when he
otsteps in the passage that
started up and listened,
t he was correct. It might
g him the refreshment he
ought, and moving back
• wu again—for the chain
as so heavy, thathe stood
length the bolts upon the
moved back, and the key
cke . A strange sensation
oung man's frame as he
e, for he noticed that it
O utniost caution, giving
d to tell that the bolt as
In a moment more the
pened, and the prisoner
O one had entered, though
• tch an outline through
I0
t a word!" whispered a
could not recognize, ,but
seemed to have a welcdme
again to his feet, and just
ys of a lamp flashed froM a
trange visitor had opened.
ould bear the glare of the
•n the .form and featurcls of
• expectedly presented him -
stout man, somewhatpa.st
e, and dressed in the .garb
ruplexion was quite dark,
h must once have been as
s well sprinkled with sil-
•
"My mime is lv
Prince Alexander
have seen yo
"Ay, count, yo
"And I have he
the young man.
"Ah?" uttered tie serf, with an inquisitive
gesture.
"Yes. I have
military enginee
reet?"
"Yes," returns:
down upon the s
derate-sized flat
coarse drugget
sometimes ernplo
"And he has se
he not?" asked R
freshment being
since he found ou
"Not exec tly,"
tone and emphas-
send the headsm
Feodor Ruric, I
cord."
"And wherefor
soner.
"Wherefore sh uld the oppressed seek each
have seen me often,"
rd much of you too, 4 said
eard much of your skill in
• g. ' I suppose I an cor-
,
Ivan'setting his lantern
ne flocir, and taking a mo -
bundle from beneathi his
"Yes—so Menzdsoff
s me."
• t you to me with food; has
ic, the reception of re -
he only hope he now had,
who was his visitor.
eturned the serf, in peculiar
s "Menzikoff would sooner
n or the knout. No, no,
aye come of my own ac-
e?"quickly asked the pri-
other but for aid
ing erect and ga
know what Russi
in every bone, in
It is to suffer wi
too, sir, how slig
man's life in th
have come to set
"To set me fr
snatch me from
herently.
"Aye, for serf
of you, and I kn
ing of death. D
"I do not thin
me," murmured
"Nor do 1," re
most
baitteis3trylyour
so
koe hates you with a perfect
hatred; and he has determined to ruin you."
"But why should he hate me? Surely I
never did aught against him even in
thought."
"He -hates you as Satan hates the saints.
He hates you because others love you—he-
cause you are better than he is; and far more
than all else, because you are braver than his -
son, and have received more marked distiuo-
tion, and he has resolved to destroy you. But
in the preseut instance he has found the
chance without seeking, it; only you may be
assured that he will not fail to make the most
ofi,t.".
,And why
should you come to save me?"
asked Ruric, giving way to a spirit of curi-
osity, for there was much to excite curiosity
in the speech and bearing of the serf.
"You should not stop to question me on
that point," returned Ivan. "Suffide it for
you to know that I come to save you, and
perhaps you /nay at soueetime know me bet-
ter if you follow my instructions. Will you
go with me?"
"Most -assuredly I will, if you are sure that
you can lead nee safely away from here." !
"That I can do easily. I managed to get
the keys of the prison from Menzikoff's own
room, and you may rest assured that the
guards are now all asleep upon their posts.
They drank more than wine to -night, for
handled their drink. Come, here is a sea-
man's dress. It is large enough to slip on
over your own. Put it on quickly, for we
have little time to lose."
Then Ivan knocked off the chains, and
Ruric began to, put on the rough dress which
the serf had provided, and as he didso he
had time to reflect somewhat upon what had
transpired. Ofone thing he felt morally
sure, and that was that Ivan had really come
to save him; but why he had -come was not
so apparent, though the count fancied ther?
must be some hidden motive. In regular se-
quence came the thought of where h
should find refuge after he- had got clear of
the prison.
"Ivan," hesaid; with this thought upon hia
mind, "how far do you mean to guide me?
"Farther than you probably imagine," was
the rather cad reply. "But get youready
and we will talk of that as we move clear of
present danger."
"I am ready now," responded the count,
he plated the glazed hat upon his head, and
neadea movement as though he would shake
himself into the strange clothes he had don
med.
"Then come. Tread carefully, now, an
keep close at my heels, for though the sentri
may sleep, yet darger never sleeps in. Russia.
Come."
Ivan led the way. out from the cell, an
Ruric follo wed. The iron door was --reclose
and locked, and the serf 'placed the key in hi.
pocket, and as sou\ as he reached the step.
that led up to the entrance -door, he close
his lantern and hid if beneath his shirt.
"Seel" whispered the guide, as he pointed
to where a dusky form rould be seen reclining
against the wall, "that tellow.dreams not of
danger; and I think he sleeps too soundly to
dream Of anything."
Ruric merely glanced at the sleeping sol-
dier, and without making eny reply he has-
tened on. The prison -yard was somewhat
wide, but it was traversed in safety-, and at
the outer gate they met another sleeping
sentry.; The serf had a key to the wicker
and in a few short moments more Ruric wa.
in the street. He felt the fresh air of hen,
ven, and it was grateful to him, but a shud
der raa through his soul when he though
that the presence of one of his fellow -men
one with whom he had teen wont to associ
ate -could never be enjoyed again beneat h thei
breeze of his native land without danger.
But another train of thought ran through
his mind—be remembered that . he had non
of kin in Russia—that he could live at bes
but,in the breeze of favor that might at any
moment change into a deadly simoom—and
he felt not so much of. grief at the separa-
tion.
At length they reached a secluded spot in
tha lower end of the trraat elutes. and hero
" returned the serf, stand-
ing full upon the count: "I
oppression is. I f 1 it
IF
every nerve. I know hat
a proud heart. I now,
t and fragile is the true
empire. Count Ruric, I
you free."
! You—a serf! Cote to
eath?" uttered Ruric, inco-
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w you to be one not deserv-
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uric half to himself. ,
mai Ivan, "for his niind is
ned against you. Renzi-
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fruit trees. en.all fruits, grape vines, etc. This pro-
perty will be sold or rented eheap and on very easy
terms, las the present owner is about to remove to
Kincardine. For all further particulars app)) person-
ally orby letter t� R. COMMON, Seaforth. 1244
P1LENDID FARM FOR SALE—For Sale the East
alf of Lot 4 on the 4th Concession, and Lot 4,
on t e 5th Concession, Tuckertmilth, containing 160
acr , alt cleared but about 12 aorev. The farm is
well underdrained and well fenced. There is a
brie house and bank barn, 66 by 80 feet, also an
orc d of 200 bearing trees. There aro three
wel is on the piece and the river runs through part of
It. There is no *este land. It is within four miles
of Worth and ie convenient to & good school. It
Is a magnificent stock and grazing farm. It will be
sel *heap and on very easy terms as the proprietor
w es to retire. Apply on the pretuisee or ad-
dre Egmondville P. 0. JAMES PICKARD. 1218
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RM FOR SALE, Lot 14, Concession 13, Logan,
consisting of 100 acres, all cleared and well
ed and underdrained. There are two frame
stand a comfortable house, a never failing
* well in the barn yard and good well at the
e. There le 14 acres of fall wheat vowed.
e farm is situated 71 miles from Mitchell on the
an Gravel Road, is convenient to Church, School
?Post Office. Will be sold on easy terms or rented
ether with the east half of Lot 14, on the 14th
cession, to a good tenant for a number of years.
further particulars apply on the premises or to
. John Dougherty, Sillebury P. 0. 3242t1.
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ROPERTY FOR SALE.—The undereigned offers
for sale cheap, his valuable Village Property,
known as Lots number 63 and 64. on the north side
of Queen street, Petty's survey, Village of Hensel!,
and east side of Railway track, on which lots there is
a ne frame dwelling 24x32 in first-class repair, and a
fr me stable 29)(26. There is a splendid well on the
p , misas and the lots are timely fenced with a fine
net wire fence in front,tho lots are also nicely planted
otft with ormunental trees and shrubs, also with all
kinds of smelt fruit. This valuable property will be
sold cheap as the oerner intends shortly leaving the
V"Ilage. For full particulars apply to JAMES R.
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B RRY or G. J. SUTHERLANDConveyancer
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N tary Public, Henget]. 1247 tf.
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We have received ex ste.arnships 1140n,rolian, Alcides and Corean a large
portion of our Fall Importations, which x-ve hope to have complete with goods,
ex Canada and Mon.tevidean, in a few days.
GoOds—newest styles and good value.
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ARM FOR SALE.—The executors of the late A.
M. Campbell, hereby offer fsr sale the farm rate -
1 occupied by him, and being lot number 18, in the
12th Conceesiou of the Township of Stanley, contain-
ing 100 acres more or less. About ninety.five acres
are cleared and the balance is well wooded. There is
a large free e house and frame barns on the premises,
all in excellent repair with the exception of one of
the barns. The soil is excellent, not having been
heavily ,cropped for a number of years. There is
a'seut 10 acres of orchard, seven acres being of young
trees just coming into bearing. A never failing well
is on the property. For further particulars apply to
MILLER & DUNCAN, 34 Bank of Commerne Build -
lite, Toronto, Solicitors for the Executors. Dated at
Toronto this 30th day of October, A. D., 1191. 1247-4
lb,
ARM FOR SALE CHEAP.—The farm of 100
acres on the 9th concession of-Mc-Killop, be -
bonging to Thompson Morrison, who is residing
in Dakota and does not intend to return, is of-
fered for sale very cheap. Eighty acres are
cleared and the balanee good hardwood, maple
and rock elm, within 51 miles, of Seaforth and
within 1 of a mile of echool house, Methedist
end Presbyterian Churches, stores, blaek-
ernithing and wagon making shop, post office, &a.,
good beildinge and water for cattle, and good gravel
roadeto any part of the towneh'p, taxes the lowest
of any of the bordering township. A mortgage will
be taken for $3,1190 at 6 per cent: Apply toNJOHN
C. MORRISON, Winthrop P. 0., Ont. 1176t1
SPLENDID FARM FOR SALE.—For Salo Lots 16
and 17, on the 6th concession of Morris, con
taining 2 0 acres, about 130hcres under cultivation,
being free from stumps, well fenced and well
underdrained; thirty acres good pasture land and
the balance well timbered with hardwood and cedar.
There is a good frame house. good frame barn and
other out -buildings all in good repair. There is a
splendid oung orchard of three twee, also a
never failing spring at the house and the river
Maitland rune across the, corner of one of the lots.
There is no swarup or waste land. It is within three
miles and three-quarters of the prosperous village
of Brussels, and there is a school on the adjoining
lot. This is cme of the best farms in the county,
being well adapted for both grain and stock. It
will be sold cheap and on easy ternie. Apply on the
premises or to SAMUEL LOVE, Brussele P. 0.
1235 tf.
FSALE.-CLASS FARM FOR SALE.—Cnpreiing
Lot 22, and eas half 01 21, in the second concoct-
sion of Ueborne, the County of Huron, containing
150 acres; on the Thames Road, limiles from Exe-
ter market. There is on the 7iariu a two storey
brick house, 265018, with kitchen 18x19; woodshed
14x29: two never failing spring wells and cistern ;
three barns, one having a back foundation, 34x68;
one with fratee foundation and died underneath,
36x52 ; third barn on surface, with stable at end ;
good driving house and young bearing orchard.
There are120 acres cleared and free of stumps; ie
also well underdrained and well fenced, the remain-
der hardwood bush; the farm is situated cno mile
from school and is convenient to churches. This is
one of the Bent farms in Huron county. Terms easy.
Apply on the premises. or by letter to MKS.
SIMON A. JOEY, Exeter P. 0. 1211-tf
ARM FOR \S LE. --The undersigned offers for
eale that val rable farm formerly owned by Mr.
Mundell, on the 8th concession, Tuckersinith. It
contains 160 acres of which 115 acres are cleared and
in splendid c,onclit on. It is well fenced and fairlev
The buildings are first-class, a good
bwrielelkdhraoiini gede
.alm st new, large frame barns with
stone etablirg un erneath. euitable for feeding stock.
There is -also a la ge silo on the premises, capable of
holding all the •orn ensilege grown on 10 or 12
acres. Thie is one the finest farms in the County
of Huron, and wi be sold at a moderate price and
on easy terms of oaymsnt. The ferm is well adapt-
ed for mixed farm ng, producing fine crops of grain,
and le also well •apted for grazing. For further
particulars apply to the undersigned. D. D. WIL-
SON, See.forth 0 tario. 1209
FARM FOR SA E.—For sale, lot 5, concession 1, H.
R S., towns ip of Tueicersinith, containing one
hundred acres more or less, 97 acres cleared, 55 of
which are seeded to gmss, /well underdrained, three
never -failing wells. On one fifty of said lot there le
a log house, frame barn and very stapeiior orchard,
and on the other a good frame house and barn,
stables, and good orchard. The whole will be sold
together or each fifty separately to suit purchasers,
located 11 miles from Seaforth, will be sold 'reasonable
and on easy terms as the proprietor is retiring from
farming. Forfulther particulars apply to the under-
signed on the premises, and if by letter to Seaforth
P. 0. MICHAEL DORSET. ' 1224-26
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the Gardens in India.
M. JORDAN, -
AGENT FOR SEAFORTH.
Grocer,
HERE WE ARE AGAIN.
We have bought THOMAS DALY'S
comprising
stock,
Groceries, Crockery aiid Glassware,
-AND HAVE ASSORTED IT UP WITH A -
Fine new s+ction of goods; and we #e sell-
ing all at Greatly Reduced Prices.
We will alsq carry on the PORK PACKING
much 1 more extensivelY:this season than last, and pay the H!GHEST
CASH PRICE FOR ALL DRESSED HOG.•
1
Many thanks for the people's liberal patronage in the past, and again we
solicit a call. Our store is situated in the centre of the town, facing John
street.
R. BEA.TTIE & CO., Seaforth.
NOVEMBER 27, 1891
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Established 1867.
HEAD OFFICE, TORONTO.
CAPITAL (PAID UP) SIX MILLION DOLLARS $6.000,000
REST, - - -• - - - - - - $900,000
B. E. WALKER, GENERAL MANAGER.
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SEAFORTH
Musical : Instrument
RIIVIPOBJITTM
Scott Brothers,
PROPRIETORS,
SEAFORTH, - ONTARIO.
PI5P,R1 S .—Dunharo, New York W.
& Co., Guelph; Dominion Piano &In-
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issued payable at all points id Canada,and the principal cities in
the United Sta'zes,Great Britain, France, Bermuda,&c.
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EST ADDED THE PRINCIPAL AT THE END OF MAY AND NOVEMBER IN EACH YEAR.
Special Attention given to the Collection of Commercial Paper and Farmers' Wee
Notes.
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Important -:- Announcement.
BRIG -HT BROTHERS,
SM.A_PCDP.TT=1
The Leading Clothiers of Huron,
The above Instruments always on hand, also a few
good second-hand Pianos and Organs -for sale at
from $25 upwards. Instruments sold on the instal-
ment plan, or on terms to suit cuttomers. Violins,
Concertinas and small inetruinente on hand also,sheet
music, books &c.
Beg to inform the people of Seaforth and surrounding country, that they have
added to their large ordered clothing trade one of the
Most Complete and best selected stocks of Boys' Youths'
and Men's Readymade Clothing
—IN THE 001JNTY.
Prices Unequalled. We lead the Tr
Remember the Old Stand, Campbell's Block, opposite the
Seaforth.
de.
•yal Hotel,
BRIGHT BROT EPS.
SCOTT BROS.
John S. Porter's
Undertaking and Furni-
ture Emporium,
SEAI ORTII, - ONTARIO.
OUTSIDE OF THE COMBINATION.
Funerals furnished on the shortest notice
and satisfaction gu inteed. A largo assort-
ment of Caskets, Coffins and Shrouds, &o.,
always on hand of the best quality. The best
of Embalming Fluid ailed free of charge and
prices the lowest. Fine Hearse.
S. T. HOLMES, Funeral Director. Resi-
dence — GODER1CH STREET, direotly op- -
pesite the Methodist elaurch in the house
formerly occupied by Dr. Scott.
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The McKillop Mutual Fire
Insurance Company.
FARM AND ISOLATED TOWN
PROPERTY ONLY INSURED.
OFFICERS.
Thos. E. Rays, President, Seafoith P. O.; W. J.
Shannon, Secy-Treas.,
Seaforth P. O.; John Hannah,
Manager, Seaforth P.0.
DIRECTORS.
Jas. Rroadfoot, Seaforth ; Donald Ross, Clinton; -
Gabriel Elliott, Clinton; George Watt, Harlock;
Joeeph Evans, Beeohwooll ; J. Shannon, Walton;
Thos. Garbutt, Clinton.
AGENTS.
Thos. Neilans, }fetlock; Robt. McMiIIMI, Seaforth; -
S. Carnochan Seaforth. John O'Sullivan and Geo.
Hurdle, Audiihre.
Parties desirous to effect Insurances or tran •
Fleet other business will be promptly attended to on
application to any of the above officers, addreesed to
their roepective post offioes. 1189
HISTOGENETIC
System of Medicine.
Its Challenge is Investigation. Its
Passport is Truth.
This system is complete, having different medi-
cines (which are perfectly pure arid tasteless) for
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these medicints will save life here, the old systems
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Histogenetic Medicine Association :
Ginensaustt,—My daughter took a severe cold on
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cough set in, the lips became very pale and eye -
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ziness, extreme prostration and rapid decline follow-
ed. I consulted Dr. Rear, who seeMed to be much
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cine and one visit. In one month she was cured
soundly. I consider her ease was a very hopeless one,
and that Histogenetic Medicines and the doctors
good advize saved her life. I think it is the best
system of medicine.
HERBERT LEGG g, ,
300 College Street, Toronto, September 23, 1891.
Histogenetic Medicine Association:
GIMMEMEN.--This is to certify that I have suf
ered with rheumatism for tho last twenty -tee
years. At five different periods I have been so bad
that I had to remain in bed for several rnoiaths at a
time. This summer 1 was suffering severely with
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droweiness, etc. I began taking Histogenetic
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just a gentle reminder. Constipation and headache
cured up and no return of either since. It- now
six weeks since I stopped taking the medicines. I
feel better now than I have for years, and I
heartily recommend the people of London to try
Histogenetic Medicines, as they did more for me than
all the doctors' prescription or other n.edicines
that I had taken before.
JAMES JACK,
London, 569 York Street, Septembsr 19, 1891.
Our representative will be at the
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Every month. The date for December being
THURSDAY, Dec. 3rd, '91,
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