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The Brussels Post, 1887-6-17, Page 11,1 bit rit Volume 14. BRUSSELS, ONTARIO, FRIDAY, JUNE 17, 1887. Number 49. Huron County Council. Tito council mot pursuant to adjourn. trent, on Tuesday of last week, the ward- en in the chair. The minutes of the last day of January meeting was read and approved. The warden addressed the council, stab. ing that the congratulatory address to the Queen, ordered by the council had boon forwarded ; and also that the petition praying that no portion of territory, be taken from the county of Huron for the purposed formation of a new county; that upon being informed by the clerk that Help's bridge was carried away by the flood, he summoned the warden's committee together to take steps to re- place it, and they recommended that a cedar bridge be erected, which will be completed by the 16th of July next. A communication from 3.3. Hawkins. in reference to Brantford and Lalco Erie R. 1i. charter, was read and ordered to be filed. The a rt of D M. Malloch inspector rpo pas of publichoswas read and eo 0 1 , referred to sbooI committee. .A. oiroular from the comity council of Ontario in reference to the Dominion Go - Torment maintaining the volunteer force in a proper state of efficiency, wail read, and referred to a special committee. A letter requesting' the oounoil to ap- point a high eohcol trustee for Clinton, in place of. Mr.Bayley, who has resigned, was read and referred to finanoo commit- tee. A petition from D, Cumming and others of the township of Colborne, in re- ference to the formation of a new school section, was read and . referred to the school committee. A petition from T. Nairus and others, in reference to one Charles Lingard, of tbo village of Centralia, an insane and indigent person, was read and referred to finance committee. An application from license commis sioners of West Huron, for 81,172,04, to- wards enforcing the Scott Aot, was read and referred to finance committee. An application from license commis- sioners of Bast Huron, for 81,381.42, towards enforcing the Scott Aot, was read and re#erred to finance committee. ofAGrey, and Frederlications frorn ic Russell Bishop, of Colborne, for admission to agricultural college, were road and referred to finance committee. A letter'from J. W. Ferguson, oontrao- tor, was read and filed. An application from the jailor, matron and turnkey, that their salaries be paid monthly instead of quarterly, was read and referred to finance committee. An application from Frailer and Porter to furnish the books required by the re- gistry office, was read and referred to fi- nance committee. An application from the jailor for clothing, &e., for the prisoners, was read and referred to finance committee. An application from Lieut. -Col. Otter for a grant of 010 to the Ontario Rifle Association asaud read a td referred tofi- nance committee. A petition from Albert Sage and 2,100 others, praying that the foe for a hawkers' and pe ers' license be raised to 0200, and that the hawkers' and pedlars' by- law of 1887 be amended accordingly was read. Moved by A. H. Manning, seconded by M. G. Cameron, that the hawkers' and ppedlers' by.law be amended by raising the lioense foe from the present figure to $200 per annum. Referred to epeoial commit- tee. [It will be seen by report of the Special Committee that while it reported in favor of raising the fee, the oounoil de- cided otherwise, one reason in particular for this being that, on the opinion of Mr. Garrow, it was found that the proposed by-law went further than the statute al- lowed.' Moved by O. Billie+, seconded by J. A, Rollings, that By.law No. 1., 1887, be amended by adding thereto that it shall be lawful for any justice of the peace, con- stable or peace officer having jurisdiction within the county, to seize and detain any person or persons who shall be found trading as provided by said by-law No. 1, 1887, who shall refuse or neglect to pro- duce his lionise when required so to do, and to carry before the next or any justioe of the peace within the said county, to be dealt with a000rding to the provisions of dense 9, of the said by-law No. 1, of 1887; and that said amendment shah Dome into foroe on Jan. 1st, 1888. Referred to spe- cial committee. A communication from the secretary of public board of school trustees, of Wingham, requesting the oounoil to fnr- nieh diplomas for those pupils who pass the entrance examination, was read and referred to finance oommitteo. An application from the license com- missioners of South Huron, for 01,276.88, to enforce the Soott Act, was read and referred to finance committee. ' A letter from the county treasurer, am eompanied by schedule of collections on amount of non.residentlands, was road and referred to ft anee commibteo. Report of John Ainsley, road commis. eioner, was read and referrod to road and bridge committee. A petition from James McDonald end others, of the townshipa of Morris, Grey and lifoKillop, praying that a hawkers' and pedlers lioense be granted to Wm. Steward, free of expense, ae he is unable to work. Tho prayer of the petition was granted. Moved by W. Milne, seconded by W. Oliver, that the county engineer be in. etrucbed to examine the bridge et Hon- feyn, on the boundary between Grey and Elms, and have the necessary repairs be made, in conjunction with the engineer of bhe county of Perth, Referred to road and bridge aommittec, Moved by B. Cook, s000nded by J. W. Jacques, that the road and bridge c miseboner bo instructed to examine a repair bridge on the boundary lino h tween Howe* end Wallaoo, as it is in unsafe condition. Referred to road a bridge coutnitoe. A number: of accounts were present and referred 6o finance committee. Moved by John Cox, seconded by J Whitely, that pormiesion be given to t municipal council of tbo totvnehip Gode'ioh, to open a road from the Mai land concession, through lot 38 in s concession to the road leading to t bridge over the Maitland river to township of Colborne, of a uniform wid of 64 feet, pursuant to see. 046 of t Consolidated Act of 1888. Carried. It was moved and carried that in t event of any appeal by any reunioipali from the equalization of the aescesmon co and of the latter all were successful. At nd the present time, in addition to those e. engaged in teaching, there are a number an of young men and women holding certifi- ed Gatos of quallfioation, but having no salmis. This renders tbo granting of cal permits, extonsious and temporary oertifi- cotes unnecessary and I have coneiderod os. it my duty to ramie all suoh applioatlons. he Tho number of trees planted in my in - of epootorate this year was 800, Tho ao- 6- comp a ying statements are based upon aid the annual reports of the trustees of eachhe municipality, and I submit them for your the favorable coneidorution. th D. MAoG. MALLO°H, he 0 P 0 ppz3 0 Q ty getg.,°+ a'�' ts y8gLg o.33 ro �JJ for the current year, that the sinal equal- a H u7 pro?, ization of the assessment rolls shall be fry a R e gart PO wee" d ro m � Can ro C left to the decision of the county judge. 8 It was moved and seconded that the Read Commissiongtreceive $2 per day andmileage, 1 e t ndi t 1 go, w r a6 a ng the council meetings. Moved by Mr. Campbell, seconded by Mr. Jllnlb*Ieish that the council memor- ialize the Lieut. -Governor asking that the law regarding snow fences be amend- ed, so twat each individual putting up a proper wire fence along any public high- way will be allowed to enclose six feet of said highway, in lieu of bonus. Action deferred unbil December meeting. A petition from R. M. Barley and others asking that a pedlars' license bo granted to W. Marton, of Clinton, free of charge WAS road, and the prayer of the petition granted. To remove the possibility of fish ped lora coming within the general provisions of the Hawkers' and Pedlere' by-law, they were specially exempted by motion of council. After the passage of a few by-laws, and other minor business the council adjourn. ed to meet again the first Thursday in December, a motion to meet on Wednes- day being defeated. REPORT 01' THE COUNTY CODIIIISSIONED. Mr. Ainsley reported that the spring freshet had destroyed entirely Help' bridge, East Wawanosh, which is being replaced at a oost of $2,270 ; Holmesville bridge had also been injured, and Man- °hoeter bridge also. The foundation of Bayfield bridge will need to be renewed. North abutment of Brussels bridge will need to be extended, and quite a number of other bridges will require repairs. The total amount of money required for roads and bridges, and repairs to county build- ings for 1880 will be about $14,000. COUNTY TREASURER'S REPORT. I submit herewith statement of wilco - tons from non'resident lands between Jan. let and April 30, 1887, also a state- ment of oaeh on hand available to meet current expenditure. Since January meeting there has been invested on real estate mortgages the sum of 310,750. It will be necessary to borrow money to meet expenditure before the taxes are paid, you will pass a by-law granting power for that to the extentof 320,000. I under- stand that a considerable enm of money has been recovered throughout the county through infractions of the Temperance Ant; no portion of this money has been paid over to me, although by an order in council it was ordered that all fines, pen- alties, oto., recovered under this Aot shall be paid to the treasurer of the oity, town or county, as the ease may be. W. Holmes, Co. Tress. STATEMENT Of collection from non•reeident lands between Jan. let and April 30th, 1887;— Ashfield, $17.80 ; Goderioh township, $12.95; Grey, ,3275.31; Hay, 3740.25; Howiok, 48.05 ; Morris, $88.25 ; Mollis. lop, 3158,18; Stanley, 355.46; Stephen, 2. 2 .3.. uckorsm' h 2 . $ 0 7. It 7 58 • Turnberr , $ Y, $45.87; Usborne, $8.99 ; East Wawanoeh, 319; Blyth, 05,76; Brussels, 327.17; Exeter, $2.08 ; Wroxeter, 022.52. Total, 01478.05. REPORT Or THE COUNTY AUDITORS. The committee reported that they had examined the books and vouchers of the treasurer and found them correct. They showed a balance on band of 31016.50. The statement of liabilities and amide of the county show its liabilities to bo 0282,- 709.64, and its assets to be $03,864.79, of whioh $71,850 is invested, leaving a bal- ance available for investment on the 81st December of 322,014.79. The treasurer's books wore found to be well and neatly kept. REPORT OP NORTH HURON S011000 INSPECTOR. To the Warden and members of the County Council of Huron.—Gentlemen, T have the honor to submit my annual re- port of the Public Sohooie in the Inspect- orate of North Huron, for 1880, and in doing so confine myself chiefly to a de- tailed statement showing the total re- ceipts and expenditure of each municipal- ity, the amount paid during the year in teaohere salaries, the number of teaohers entered on the various registers, the aver- age coat per pupil for salaries, the number of teaohere employed, tto. It affords me pleasure to report that the progress in a large number of eohoole le pretty sate. factory and creditable. This is more particularly the ease where toaohers re. main more than ono year in the earns position. In those seating whore there is a change of teachers every year the advancement of educational matters is not so satisfactory as I would with to son it, The interest taken in odnoation is vary well shown by the number of candi- dates' who writo at rho various =mina. tions held during the year. For 1886 they were as follows t—At Entrance Ex. eminatione for admibsion to high Schools in my inepectorato 928 eendidatoe wrote, at the Departmental Examination, for 2nd stud 8rd class 157wrote, and about 60 at the County Model Scheele. Of those who wrote at the first and second named, a very good percentage passed-- w F„ h wm 0. � P a' g C - �.w i CD Po -4 CCJ,w�•,woo Tuokersmith - 01,P 010 0 F. 01 We - CO w,PO Co Ca��, 0it.ww m o a' Huilett F.H 5 0-'0050 CC NN lt. w0 -5 Co sn tO V CO rwo Co v, o 1 CO E. Aawanos h be be -0 G w et - en '050010 Os IF 00 m F•a0 Morris NOOa O,IM000CM •a it- Ch co Grey w s'+O1ea Iow ea CO Turnberry -0ala.0 Ca O re ie. O/. ez ut +9000 sa,wgevww Howlett'�wa.o3o meas_ rn 0-0,Vt 0-,W'0w McKillop Ac Ito OaCo aO. Oa CO11IS ea P WWsi N co FP w IT µ Clinton • co co c,c et aaa.m eau o w ta 0. rte aewi, as w r Seaforth www 0 Nwow N+ m wr�wwomr�l wwtwo pW.Cw Wingham ee 00,Pa0w N0Capj CO Oa �0- Ww N ro'Brussels aN Oi.-1 OlP � 0 i,L O 11-,b.C CCo m w Blyth • i• P 1-, Co w0 CO 0ww W 000 Co IO 0O CO 001-,N CO Wroxeter g�rnca wi CO • M �ii 0 IF- CO , et• CO CO cc CP Oa Totals SPECIAL COMMITTEE. The committee recommended that the pediers' and hawkers' license by-law be amended by fixing the fee at 3200. [Thio was loot in council by a majority of 3, and an amendment to fix the fee at 0100 was also loot, by 2 of a majority.] The amt. mittee recommended that the oounoil memorialize the Dominion Government 1n a000rdance with the oiroular sent out by the Ontario county council, which is as follows:—"That the Government be asked that the appropriation for the clothing and equipment of the Volunteer force be made euilioient to maintain the force in a proper state of comfort and of- fioisnoy, and relieve the ofiioers and municipalities from the necessity of sup. plementing the supplies now furnished by the Government; also requesting that the amounts paid during last year and the present year by the various municf- palities in the Province for the purpose aforesaid, be refunded to them by the Government. me. minnow's LEGAL orlNrol. Having ooneidered the question sub. minted to me concerning the Hawkers' and Pedlere' bylaw, I consider the pro- posed resolutions go toe far, The by.le,w might bo amended so• ea to require the bolder to produce his license to any Om stable or other poaoo officer whenever re- quired to do eo. A refusal to comply with this would bo an effonce punishable under the by-law. It would not, I think, be a great addition to the labors of the clerk to require him to inform the alorlts of the tnmlicepalities from time to time, of licenseeisseed, It could be done. by oiroular, say one a month. In my opin. ion the bylaw applies to everyone, wheth- er resident within 01 without the county, who carries on in the county the trades covered by the by.law. But 16 does not apply to persons who permanently live hi the county and who sell by sample, that is, who do not ,pass from ]louse to house carrying with them the geode they sell. There is nothing to prevent any merohant in the county sending out his clerks with samples to get orders, which may after- wards by lawfully filled. An outsider aannot do this in the cats of tea, dry goods or jewellery, but if a p8rs00, resi- dent in the county, sends out pedlers or goes with goods from house to house, be must take a licenso. I understand a ease of hardship to local merchants ie ennead by outside tea merchants, who formerly sold through pedlsrs or by sample, now arranging with parties, resident within the county, whereby such persons become the purchasers and can therefore lawful- ly, ae residents of the county, sell by sample, so long as they don't peddle the tea. That is an ingenious evasion of the statute, and amendment of it, nob amend- ment of your by-law, is required to meet that Cet so. J• T. GARsow, SAID AND COMM HOUSE COltgITTllR. The oomnitte reported that they had visited the jail and found everything clean and in order. They found 12 prisoners in jail, 8 males and 4 females ; of the 8 melee G arc insane, of the remaining 3 one is a vagrant; one under sentence for attempting suicide, and the third is waiting trial for borne etealing. Of the 4 females, one is insane, ono'° vagrant, one awaiting trial for concealment of birth, and one for aiding and abetting the same. The committee recommended certain alight improvements to the Court House and jail. The jailor's report was praoti. pally a repetition of the above report and therefore it is not necessary to repeat it. SCHOOL colnnrrlE throne. The committee appointed Judge Toms, J. Tom, West Riding Inspector, and P. Adamson, as arbitrators to ooneider the petition of David Curring and others, re- lating to School Section in the township of Colborne, It was recommended that the report of D. M. Malloch be printed in the minutes. The committee accepted the resignation of Mr. Bayley, as High School trustee for Clinton, and the ooun- oil-appointed G. E. Pay to fill the vacan. ay. REPORT OF THE EQUALIZATION 00101IT1HE. Your oommitteo have examined the dif- ferent rolls and find them correct in the majority of cases, except as to tbe acre- age. We recommend that the reeves of the various munioipelilies instruct their assessors in future to take more pains in making the additions of the various col - mime. We have no cause for °banging the equalized values, except in the ease of the town of Clinton, which has been raised $20,000 on its personal property.• We recommend that the Warden and Clerk take the necessary steps to pro. cure from the Crown Lands department and the Canada Company's office, the correct acreage of every township in the county. A motion that no change should be made in the acreage, was lost on a di- vision, and the report adopted. ;REPORT OF TEE FINANCE COMMITTEE. The committee recommended that Charles Lingard, of Centralia, in the vill- age of Stephen, be accepted as a ward of the county, and the Stephen members be empowered to 'make provision for bis maintenance till next session of the Coun- cil. The License Commissioners for the East, West and South Ridings having put in a claim for expensee of enforcing the Scott Act, amounting in all to 38829.- 40, it was recommended that the demands be not paid, and that the items of the various bills be printed in the minutes. Recommended that the application of W. R. Bishop, of Grey, for admission to the Ontario Agricultural College, ea the county etndent, be accepted, and that he be reoommended for the position. (This was amended in Council, and the name of Fredoriok Linfield inserted instead.) It was reoommended that the requests of the jailer, turnkey and matron of the county jail for monthly instead of quart- erly payments be granted and that 310 be given to the Ontario Rifle Association. The Warden and Treasurer were author- ized to borrow up to $20,000 for current expenses. The committee expressed sur- prise that no part of the fines levied un- der the Scott Act had been paid into the county treasury, and we find that wbile the License Commissioners are very per- sietent in demanding from the council certain sums of money to defray suppos- ed expenses for the enforcement of the said Act, they have failed to pay the fines to the county treasurer, or to ac- count for said tines in any estimate made to the council. A number of accounts were ordared to be paid, In reference to a communication of P. Elmsford, Clinton, °eking for settlement for land used as road, we r000mmend that no action be taken at present, bat that the road com- missioners be required to report to the council at its next meeting, The esti- mated expenditure for the current year amounting to 354,858.05, exclusive of the equivalent of the Legislative School grant, requires a rate of 1 3.5 mills on the doll. ar on the equalized assessment of the county. The estimated expenditure this year is over 00,000 less then last year. A light vote was cast on the roller mill proposition in Huron totvnehip the other day. The by-law granting 34,000 toward the erection of it roller mill in Ripley was defrated by 18 votes, At the last meeting of the directors of the Chatham Wagon Works, it was re- ported that 1,007 wagons had been sold this year. At the same ditto last year the number was between 400 and 000. A former resident of Gelb, named John Goodwin, committed suicide at Omaha,> Nob„ last tivesk, 3n consequenoo of being "confidences" alit of his money by real estate sharpers, His body was brought to Galt for interment, COMMUNICATION. Dominion Parliament Notes, The third death among members niece the opening of the House occurred on Tues- day, when Robert Campbell, the Liberal Dweeks of the Bea Ent 8nt., As Father West has 80 un- member for South Lanark, passed away blushingly corns before the utile withour or e at hie home in Egan -villa. He was pros - deceit and tabsehood and as man of ens fbhfirst few weeks have not seen nor read m uite- A good deal of excitement has been 'to- membs in reference to the errors osf the resumed over the debate and vote on the Roman Church I will briefly go over the all Scottdismission o to and vote as to After very whole ground and lane the matter at the full wingssi re a vote was token with the bar of public 'pinion, 1st, "I asserted following result :sal the Mr. Cat, 87; that there is a church around ns that amendment to repeal the Scott bot, 87; much stress on tradition as on against, 140 Majority agninsE, IOR, For lays as s, pit.' Girnuard's amendment to allow the the word itself." Butler's catechism says, sale of beer and light wines, 48 ; a alnst, page 83, "Of what does the revealed word 186 --majority against, 83. When the of God consist 7" Answer, "It consists main motion was about to be pat Mr. of two parte : the written word called Sproule moved in amendment, "That in the lioly Scripture and the unwritten the opinion of this House, when ibis found word called Divine Tradition." and, expedient to prohibit the manufacture, Are these two parts of equal anther- sale and importation of intoxicating li- ity 7" Ans, Yes ; because they have quern, it should be accompanied by a reas- been equally revealed by God." I assert enable measure of compensation to those Roman Lliath 0 oa doof n m believe ' ivin g g who have inva e the people the Bible. Butler asks, ageoe t d their roily under tbe P a 'reaction the law." Mr. Mens entcw s 81i, "Is Share any obligation of reading on the ground that the amendment was the scriptures ?" Ans. "she Catholic irrelevant to the main motion. The clergy are required to read and to pray Speaker ruled that while the amendment out of it every day. A more strictoblig- was vague it was nevertheless admiesable. ation of studying both the written and Ibir. Fisher could only deal with convene unwritten word of God lies on the pastors sation after the broad question of probit. whose duty it is to inculcate it to the Biota lead been settled. Be therefore may - faithful, but there is no such general ob. ed that the following be added to the main ligation incumbent on the laity, it being motion:—"Thatcompsaeatfonbeingade- suffiaiont that they listen to it from their tail of prohibition, the right time to dis- pastors.' Does that quotation appear as cuss itis when the details fora prohibitory if they believed in giving the people the measure are before this House," For Mr. Bible ? (3 I said "Boman Catholics Fisher's sub -amendment to amend the are opposed to faith as the moans of sal. main motion -Yeas, i)1; nays, 88. The Yatioo, works they say will merit God's vote on the main motion, as amended, ds - favor," In support of such I read page Glaring for prohibition—Yeas, 70 ; nays, 77 in Butler's osteohism. "What do you 112 ; majoritagainst prohibition, 42. mean by the penance enjoined by the confession ?" Ans. "The prayers and • other good works which he enjoins on penitents in satisfaction for their sins." Now here good works are enjoined as a satisfaction for sin as if there was merit in the works themselves. On the Sams page Butler asks "To whom does the church grant indulgences ?" Ans. "To such only as are in the state of graoe and are sincerely desirous to amend their lives and to satisfy God's Justice by pen- itential works." On page 78 you find these words "For sin must be remitted by penanoe, as to the guilt of it, and the eternal punishment due to mortal sin be- fore an indulgence can be gained." And penance is defined, on page 75, as "A gam rament by which sins are forgiven which are committed after baptism," and on stage 68 a sacrament is defined as "a vie- tble, that is an outward sign or action instituted by Christ to give grace." In the Canons of the Council of Trent we read "If anyone shall say that justify. ing faith ie nothing but confidence in the divine meroy remitting sin on ofecount of Christ or that this faith is the sole thing by which we are justified let him be as - °used." Do Justifioatione IX, XI, XII. The point in the controversy is not whether the Catholics are right or wrong, bubhethe w rZ was ae "ustifled 3msea ' a rttn g what I did in reference to their belief as regards salvation. Now, I have quoted from their own authorized works as proof of my assertion and does not the very practice of the R. 0. Church in counting beads and bearing masses and repeating prayers to the saints of their church also substantiate what I said. (4) "Roman Catholics believe that the priesthood is local and intercessory" ie another pos. inion in my sermon. The Roman Catholic catechism says, page 72, "The eccrine° of the body and blood of Christ which are really present under the ap. pearance of bread and wino and are of. fared to God byt i Gbe priest for p e the living and the dead." Now this is the answer to the question "what is the mass ?" Here the priest takes upon himself the perogabions of Christ as intercessor and mediator. Five, six, seven and eight Father West has not tried to disprove. The 9th point of his criticism in reference to the secret chamber which he denied is taught in their works. I bath before me an authorized R. C. work sanctioned and licensed by Cardinal MaoOabe, Arch- bishop of Dublin and in this book, en. titled The Garden of the Soul, you read, Page 54, "It is to Jesus Christ, therefore, truly present within the tabernacle that we bend the knee in homage and odor. ation when we enter or depart from the ohuroh." The sentence preceding says, "The tabernacle contains certain put- tee of the consecrated species." Let Father West deny this ie he dare. (10) And everybody knows they believe in the wafer god. Now, 'Mr. Editor, I have laid before the public my statements and theroof of such. I have given my au- thority from recognized and admitted works of the Roman Catholic Church which Father West must accept. Now, what has the controversy thus far reveal - ad ? It has shown to the public that the priests of Rome are so ashamed of their doctrines and praoties that one of there, namely Father West, bas tried to mis- lead the public mind by falsification: and falsehood. He Inas proved the weakness of bis ranee, the groundlessness of his assumptions and the glaring foot that Rome is only it ohuroh for the Romanist and not fol the world: Since I have challenged itim to a public discussion he will have an opportunity of correcting any mistake I may have made and I' an opportunity of saying what would take up too much space in print. I know Whereof Z affirm and ant willing to abide by it, I bevel not attempted to disoass tits detainee of the Romish Clutch I have merely been defending my own statomeute, nor do I intend to discuss their doctrines Union drawn out to them in whieh 00SO I am prepared bo defend at any time Christianity against Roman - 4M1. ham S. COORE, Bluevale, Juno 11, '87. Rev, J-. 8. Cooke Again To the nidltor of TUE POST. EAST 1IUROS FARMERS, INSTI- TUTE- On NSTI•TUTIf.On Tuesday, in response to the call of the President, Uriah McFadden, a goodly number of the leading agriculturatiste of East Huron met in the Town Hall, Brus- sels, to discuss the questions brought be- fore the meebing of the Central Farmers' Institute relative to some commercial treaty between Canada and the United States. The President made a neat opening ad- dress and read the circular from the President of the Central Institute. In discussing the question short speeches were made by Thos. Straohan, S. Blank, Bobt. McMillan, F. S. Scott, Robb. Doug- las, M. Y. McLean, Jno. McCrae, Geo. Hood, Wm. Michie, Alex. Gardner, W. • H. Kerr and others after which the fol- lowing resolutions were read : — Moved by Geo, Hood, seconded by Robert Douglas that in the opinion of this Institute a removal of all restrictions on trade between the Dominion of Can- ada and the United States. is desirable, either by Reciprocity Treaty or other- wise, as may be agreed upon by the Governments of the respective countries ; and that a theear S star be ins t Y frac ed to send a copy of this resolution to Dr. Maodonald, M.P. for East Huron, and to the Central Institute. Carried unani- mously. Moved by Hugh Forsyth, seconded by Alex. Gardner that it is the opinion of this meeting that the tariffs and elasei- fication of the railroads ae they now exist are prejudioal to the interests of the farmers of this country and that there should be an independent commission, appointed by the Government, to regu- late these tariffs. Carried. A vote of thanks was passed to M. Y. McLean for his address and this very enthusiastic meeting was brought to a close. Cianaaian Newel. The Salvation Army in Canada do not intend to bo behind hand in this year of jubilee. Commissioner Coombs has is- sued a manifesto asking the soldiers and their friends to raise $25,000 to establish two new barracks as a fitting memorial to 50 years' beneficient reign. It is said at Ottawa to be not probable that the veterans of the Fenian raid of 1806.70 will receive modals as requested. The number of volunteers on the pay lists then was so large, that the Govern- ment consider it would be too much to grant medals to all those now in the country who took part, Reports from the farming districts in )lova Scotia, New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island are favorable for a good season: The farmers have made good progress with their seeding and planting. Sime of the more active or more favor- ably situated are finished, end the gener- al repgrt is that vegetation is very rap- id. Grass looks very well, the recent heavy rains having dispelled all present fears of light growth, and every indica- tion pointe to abundant rewards to the diligent husbandman, The story bf a gneor marriage fn Owen ound has lust leaked out. A middle -a ed man named Henry Wynn, a bachelor farmer from the Northwest, visiting his brother in that town, took the notion that marriage was the proper thing for his benighted state, and knowing none of the oppoeits sox here but his brother's wife, be offered her a deed of fifty mires of land pro- vided she scoured him awife by Saturday last before he returned home. Mrs. Wynn met with poor success in her advances un- til Friday came, and with it Mee. Wynn found awilling vitamin the person of a Miss Bellerose, who admitted that She Ind not received an offer for some years, and perhaps might not Nein. The would-be husband being brought on the snene—it wos Saturday night and the boat was leav- ing -a consultation was held, the pair were Married on the spot, Mrs, Wynn got the fifty three and the newly -married couple steamed away for their prairie Home.