Montreal herald and daily commercial gazette, 1 janvier 1862, mercredi 1 janvier 1862

[" / \\ f 1 POST OFFICE, Montbsal, December 2-1,1861.Arrivals and departures of Mails at Montreal MAttS.Quebec, Danville, &c., per Rail- j.road.) North Shore Land Route to Quebec Canada West, as far as Kingston | (and Ottawa.).I Canada Wo it, through to Toronto / and Detroit.Laprairie,.St.Johns, C.E., Napierville and < Clarenceville.f Boston, Burlington, Rutland, &c .New York, Buflalo, Troy, &c.St.Hyacinthe, Melbourne, island ( Pond and rortland.j Chateauguay, Beauharnoia and Huntingdon,.Lachine,.St Kemi, Gemmin^ford&Plattsburg Ohambly, St.Cesair'e, &c.,.Lon^ueüil and Contrecœur,.St.Laurent, St.Eustache and St.( Scholastique.Ç St.Therese, St.Jerome.Terrebonne, New Glasgow,.DUE.10.00\ta in 8.00 9.15\tp m 11.00 a m 10.30 a mj: 10.30 a m 11.00\tp m 10.30 a m 10.30\ta m 1.15\tp m 6.30 p m 9.15 ti.yu p m 11.30\ta m 10.00 10.30\ta m 8.00 a m 8.00\ta m 5.00\tpm CLOSE.5.30 pm 1 2.00\tp m 7.00\ta m3 4.30p m3 2.00\tp m 3.00\ta m 2.00\tp m 2.00 p m 2.00\tp m3 2.0U p mj T.0Ô a m ».00 a m 5.00\ta m 2.00\tp m :.00 p m 2.00 pm 2.00 p m r.30 a m :.30 a m >.30 a m Conductor\u2019s Bag open till 6.30 p.m.do\tdo\t815 a.m.do\tdo\t5.30 p.m.do\tdo\t8.00 a.m.& 2.45 p.ï Registered Letters must be posted 15 minutes before the closing of each Mail.Note.\u2014Àll the above mails are daily [Sundays excepted), except that by North Shore Land Route to Quebec, which arrives evdry day except Tuesday, and closes every day except.Sunday.£§?\"¦ ^t John.N.B., Halifax and P.E.Island via Quebec ; ?teamer from PorHciua discontinued.SSIT\u2019Every Friday mgnt during the Winter season, the English Mail, for the Ocean Mail Steamers from Portland, will he closed at the Montreal Post Office, at Skvp.x P.M.f >r T>tter«.arH Six P M.f^r Newsnanerg >6 AND DAILY COMMERCIAL GAZETTE.VOLUME L1V.MONTREAL, WEDNESDAY MORNING, JANUARY 1, 1862.NUMBER 1.iJAVIS\u2019 VEG-ETAELE r a/Jt - We ask the attention of the publia to this lovq teat d and unrivalled H'arrririly JÆediàine.It naa been favorably known for more than twenty years, during which time we îave reœivéa 'JLCU.sranxbk of 1.esiirn.onu:ds showing this JÂediaine to be an almost never-failing remedy for diseases caused by or attendant upon \u2014 Sudden Golds, Coughs, Fever and figue, Headache, ttiliaus Fever, (Pains in the Bide, Ijaak, and Loins, as well as in the Joints and limbs; ^Jftuxalr^ixi ami fftluiiLnwlLC.-ffialnA in any part of the system, Toothache and Pains in iJ ) HeoA and Face.fis a Iff Lead\tand fffc^ dr.for the 0'tamatdi, it seldom fails to cia\\e (Dyspepsia, Indigestion, Liver Complaint, ficid Stomach, Heartburn, Kidney Complaints, ëPicJe.fiff rndnrhr, Piles, fisth-ma or Phthisic, tfingioorms, £oils, Felons, Whit-lows, Old Sores, ' Swelled Joints, and ffiferuu'-aL (ZfichLUlu.of the ffusLcin.It is also a prompt and sure Ecmcdy for Cramp and Pain in the Stomach, Painters' Colic, (ZULcLri'-lLancL, (Dysentery, Isfiun.-ni£tL fÇ-am./i laint, Cholera JLorbus, Cholera Infantum, Scalds, I]urns, Sprains, Jjruises, Frost Imites, Chilblains, as well as the Stings qf Insects, Scorpions, Centipedes, and the Ijites of Poisonous -Insects and Venomous I^eptUes, Sea Directions accompanying each bottle.7t has been tested in every variety of climate, and by almost xujii\u2018u.nalLcjo lz.rLauï.n.to fimerioems.It is the almost constant companion and inestimable friend qf the rrLLSSLan.cu-1/.and the ti\u2019cuudlxo'-, \u2014 on sea and land, \u2014 and no one should travel on our lakes or rivers without it.Prices, ll] cts, 25 cts., 50 cts, and $1,00 per W\u2019a PERRY DAVIS & SON, 74 MANUFACTÜHERS AND PROPRIETOR^ PROVIDENCE, R.I, Sold by dea;ers every v/hero.HIM B!U$.~ PARTIES in Canaria East intending to make application to the Legislative Assembly for Private or Local Bills, either for granting exclusive privileges, or conferring corporate powers for commercial or other purposes of profit, for regulating surveys or boundaries, or for doing anything tending to affect the rights of property of other parties, are hereby notified that they are required, by the 51st and following Rules (which are published in full in the Canada Gazette), to g\u2019ve TWO MONTHS\u2019 NOTICE of the applica tioa in the Canal-a Gazette, in English and French, and also in a newspaper published in each language in the district affected, sending snides of the first and last of such notices to the Private Bill Office.ALFRED TODD, Chief Clerk of Private Bill Office.Quebec, Nov.Ifi, 1861.\t279 -7- _ MONTREAL Cilj Passenpi Raiimf Companj, Notice is hereby given to the shareholders of this COMPANY, in accordance with a Resolution of the Board of Directors, at their Meeting on the 2nd instant, that FIVE CALLS of TEN PER CENT EACH will become due and be PAYABLE at MOLSONS BANK, in Montreal, as follows :\u2014 First Cali payable on the 4th day of December next.Second Call payable on the 4th day of January, 1862.Third Call payable on the 4th day of February, 1862.Fourth Call payable on the 4th day of March, 1862.Fifth Call payable on the 4th day of April, 1862 (By Order), ALEX.R.PRATT, Secretary-Treasurer.Montreal City Passenger Railway ) Company,\t> 5th November, 1861.\t)\t266 Unirasiiy of Bishop's College, LENMOXVilLE.LENT TERM commences in the JUNIOR DEPARTMENT on JANUARY 7th.Fcr information apply to the Rev.J.W.Williams, M.A., Rec\u2018or.SENIOR DEPARTMENT on JANUARY 18th Apply to the Rev.J.H.Nicoll, D.D., Principal December 20.\tn mwf 304 N\u2018 ill firfiOm DIVIDEND NO.II.OTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that a DIVIDEND of FOUR PER CENT., f r the current HALF YEAR, upon the CAPITAL STOCK of this INSTITUTION, has been THIS DAY DECLARED, and that the same will be PAYABLE, at the BANK or its AGENCIES, on and after THURSDAY, tlie 2nd Day of JAHU-AB.Y UJEXT.The TRANSFER BOOKS will be CLOSED from the Sixtebath to the Thirty-first DEOEM BER, both days inclusive.(By Order of the Board).A.CAMERON, C ashier.Toronto, Nov.21, 1861.\td mf 286 NOTICE.THE Subscriber (undeserved) begs to acknowledge the flattering invitations given him, during the last six months, to return to Montreal, for the purpose of resuming his Profession ; and hereby informs those Gentlemen that it is his intention (as soon as arrangements can be made and his health permit), to leave his present destination to comply with their request.JAMES H.WELLS, Architect and Landscape Gardener.December 23.\t306 II SCOTT & MARSDEN, CAKVEES and GILDERS, &c.HAVE now on hand a very large quantity of superior BriiisSi Looking-Glass Plaies, (All sizes), which they are prepared to dispose of at a Low Rate.CAEYED WOOD FEMES Made in any Style, to suit Purchasers.Specimens and Designs on hand.TEMPERANCE CHOP HOUSE,; Kitchener & Go., ENCOURAGED by the kind support hitherto received, have been induced to place the Kitchen Department under the personal management of Mr.Kitchener, and hope to merit, by this arrangement, still more of the public confidence, already so kindly vouchsafed.BIX.S.OS\u2019 l\u2019AR3.Soups, from 12 to 3 P.M.10 cts.Roast and Boiled Joints, with Potatoes.15 cts.Do.do.do.do., with Vegetables.20 cts.Poultry and Game, with Potatoes.20 cts.Puddings, Tarts, Custards, &c.5 cts.Oysters in any style.25 cts.Mution and Mince Pies and Oyster Pâtés.5 cts.EEAL HOURS\u2014Breakfast from 7J to 11 A.M.; Dinner, 12 to 3 P.M.; Tea, 4 to 12 midnight.DINNERS, SUPPERS and other Refreshments supplied to Societies, Clubs, and other public or private bodies on most reasonable terms.Tenders furnished on application.David\u2019s Block, Bleurt Hill, ?December 5, 18el.\t)\tlm 291 SPECIAL MUM Volunteers London, IN THREE MORE New Compositions for the Pianoforte THE BURLESQUE GALOP.£3\u201dThe only correct edition, as played by Prince's Quadrille Band.Price 25 cents.THE ST.LAWRENCE GALOP, S3\u201dBy Kate Vankoughnet, authoress of11 Lord of the Isles\u2019 Galop.\u201d Price 15 cents.As played by Prince\u2019s Quadrille Band.THE STAR OF ERIN QUADRILLE, Ef-As performed by the Guards Bands at the Court Yard, at Buckingham Palace.Price 60 cents.Played also by Prince\u2019s Quadrille Band.Mailed to any address, on receipt of the marked price.HENRY PRINCE, 145 Notre Dame Street.Dec.7.\t'\t293 Coimnercial Rani of Canada, OTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that a DIVI- CAPITAL STOCK of this Institution, has been declared for the current half year, and that the same «MU be PAYABLE at its BANKING HOUSE, in this City, on and after Thursday, ihe 2Hd day of January nest.The Transfer Books will be closed from the 16th to the 31st December, both days inclusive.A.H.CAMPBELL, Cashier.Kingston, Nov.28, 1861.lm mwf 288 I8ÎICE.\\/fR.HENRY ROSE, of this City, Printer, ItJl having ASSIGNED his ESTATE for the BENEFI P of his CREDITORS, by Deed before litre.William F.Lighthall and Colleague, Notaries, Notice is hereby given thatall DEBTS due to the said HENRY ROSE must be PAID im-mtdiately to the undersigned ASSIGNEES, who alone are authorized to grant Receipts, at the Or\u2019H\u2019ICE < f JAMES SMITH, N.P , 72 St.Francois Xavier Street.WILLIAM ANGUS, JAS.SUTHERLAND, J.C.BEOKET.Montreal, Dec 16, 1861.\t301 I s HE Undersigned are authorised to arrange f for ADVANCES upon the Security of REAL ESTATE in Sums of from $500 to $20,000.ABBOTT & DORMAN, Solicitors, 26 Little St.James Street Montreal.December 21.\tlm 304 Emit p, b, PARTIES having CLAIMS against the above ESTATE are requested to send them, duly attested, to the OFFICE of the Undersigned; And all parties INDEBTED to the ESTATE are hereby notified to make immediate payment, as all claims remaining unpaid after the 1st of December next will be placed in the hands of a lawyer for collection.ANDREW MACFARLANE, Assignee, Nos.258 & 260 St.Paul Street.Montreal, Nov.20, 1861.\t278 Portrait and Picture Frames.S.& M.call attention to their New Style of FRAMES for every kind of Pictures, which, for variety and excellence of design, is not equalled by any ether house in Canada.Also, employing none but first-class, experienced workmen, and using the best materif 1, the public may rely on getting at this establishment the finest description of work at a moderate figure.OVAL FRAMES.À large assortment kept always in Stock.Gheap Framing- Having engaged competent workmen, from New York, for the manufacture of the WASHABLE GILT MOULDING, they can now sell the same at a reduction on former prices.The Trade supplied at a small advance on New York prices.2 HAYMimSSST November 14.\tr-m 273 .iMT COAL ! COAL! JB \u20acL\tGO», DEALERS IN ALL KIMDB_0F COAL.OFFICE AND YARDS, Corner of McGill and Wellington Streets and Grey Nun Street.THE Subscribers have constantly on hand and for sale, best qualities of the following de scriptions of e o a l , Imported by themselves direct from the Mines, and of this year\u2019s production.: LEHIGH of all sises SCEAMW do LACKAWANNA da Newcastle, Sidney, OMo Grate, and Steam and Blacksmiths5 Coal, Which they offer for sale at very low prices.J.G.BEARD & CO.November 30.\t287 iirjiiir losewood Mahogany and Walnut ©HAWING ROOM, DINING ROOM, and BED ROOM FURNITURE, Of the Newest and Richest Design, For sale by the Subscribers.J.&W HILT 0U.Real Estate auii Rouse Agency, THE Undersigned has established a REAL ESTATE and HOUSE AGENCY, at No.18 Great St.James Street, Montreal, opposite St.Lawrence Hall.The object is to concentrate transactions in Real Estate, by accumulating and furnishing reliable information on all points pertaining to the Sale, Purchase or Exchange thereof\u2014effect Loans and Investments, furnish Surveys and Plans, and Searches of Titles.Persons having Property to dispose of, by furnishing particulars to this Office, can have it brought before the public without expense, as no commission will be charged till the object is effected.The Renting of Houses, Collecting Rents, &c., will also form a part of the business ef this Office.A Register will be kept of all Houses for Rent in the Oity, with full particulars, for the information of those wishing to rent.W.0.BUCHANAN, Civil Engineer, 18 Great St.James Street, Montreal.December 2.\tlm 288 « HE Undersigned PRODUCE and COMMIS-5 SION MERCHANTS hereby agree to CLOSE their respective PLACES of BUSINESS during the WINTER MONTHS, on SATURDAY AFTEttNoONS, at TWO O\u2019CLOCK; this arrangement to commence on the 14th INSTANT and to continue till the opening of Navigation, 1862.GILMOUR & CO , DAVID ALLAN POE, Z.BENOIT & CO., RIMMER, RINTOUL & CO , DAVID E.MACLEAN & CO., John dougall, A.J.W.LAIDLAW & CO., JOHN RHYNAS, JAS.WILLIAMSON A CO., DAVID LAURENT, McCULLOOH BRUS., JANES, OLIVER & CO., A.W.UGILVIE & OO., W.k T.LEEMING, J.& T.CAYERHILL; SIDEY & CRAWFORD, 0.J.OUS VOK, ROBT.SIMMS k CO , ARCHER, LABELLE k CO., AKIN & KIRKPATRICK,, OVIDE DUFRESNE, GEO.CRUIKSHaNK, SIDNEY FORD JONES.Montreal, 11th December, 1861.\t297 MANTLES, AT M O R I S O N \u2019 S, THE Riplk Battalion, CITY OF MONTREAL, under command of Lieut.-Col.Breckenridge, will organize immediately.Volunteers will please apply at the Office of Lieutenant John H.Isaacson, No.48 St.Francois Xavier Street.CAPTAINS COMMANDING COMPANIES : J.Ogilvy Moffatt.No.\t1.Andrew Easton.;.No.\t2.Louis Auldjo.A.No.\t3.Juo Porteous.No.\t4.Geo.Moffatt, Jr.No.\t5.Henry Lyman.No\t6.GOD SAVE THE QUEEN! December 23.\t304 SUITABLE FOR HOLIDAY PRESEHTS ! 100 Mantles at 5s., worth 10s.100 Maafles at 7s.6d.,w©rth 15s.100 Mantles at 10s., worth 20s.100 Mantles at !2s.6d., worth 25s 100 Mantles at 15s., worth 80s.100 Mantles at 20s., worth 40s.JAMES MORISON & CO.December 10.259 MILITIA REGOLATiOI uuut uni nm SWORDS, R.SHARPLEY\u2019S, Crystal Block, Sotre Dame Street.ACTIVE VOLUNTEER FORCE, Military Diaiuot No.9, L.C., Motjreai, December 23, 1861.(Biugaue OrdkkY .Numerous complaints having been made by Officers commanding corps, now organized and in progress of formation, relative to enticing enrolled men from one corp to another, the-Commandant directs the attention of all concerned to the following extract from the Militia Law gov-eraing the Active Force :\u2014 \u201c No non-commissioned officer or man of any \u201c Volunteer Company shall, in any ease, unless \u201c legally discharged, leave the same without \u201c giving at least two months\u2019 notice in writing \u201cto the Commander thereof of his intention so to \u201c do, nor\u2019sball he, at any time, leave the service \u201c contrary to the engagement contained in any \u201c articles of engagement he has signed,\u201d &c.\u2018The penalty provided for any infraction of this clause will be strictly enforced.(By Urder of the Commandant).JUHN MoPHERSON, Major, 308\tBrigade Major Active Force.mmm Hegistered British Voluateer (AS USED BY THE LONDON VOLUNTEERS) KTAK'Ua1 ACTORM' : 171 ST.PAUL STREET, Montreal, Three Doors East of the Nuns\u2019 New Buildings.The Trade in giving orders will note that they are made in ENAMELLED LEATHER SMOOTH PATENT do DIG D WAXED do And FINE EAST INDIA CALF Sold in all the leading Stores throughout the Canadas.crBritish Government Contract TWO HUNDRED AND TEN THOUSAND PAIRS.December 21.\t305 International Exlition, 1862.T'HB COMMISSIONERS for CANADA of the INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION of 1862, give notice to all parties desirous of exhibiting Canadian Products, (whether application has been already made for the exhibition of the same or no) that suen articles may be sent in for examination and approval to the following places, at any time between the TENTH DAY of FEBRUARY next, and the undermentioned dates, viz : \u2014 IN CANADA WEST.\u2014London, 18th February; Hamilton, 20th February ; Toronto, 22nd February; Kingston, 25th February; and Ottawa, 28th Februarv.IN CANADA EAST.\u2014Quebec, 14th February ; Three Rivers, 18th February ; St.Hyacinthe, 22 nd February ; Sherbrooke, 25 th February next ; and Montreal, 3rd and 4th March next.Articles will be received and stored at the Depots of the Grand Trunk Railway Company at London, Toronto, Kingston, Quebec (Point Levi), Sherbraoke, and St.Hyacinthe.The Commissioners will begin their examination sfrlO o\u2019clock A.M., of each day named.Intending Ext ibitors must deliver the articles for Exhibition at the above named places free of charge.Should they not be approved, the Grand Trunk Railway will return them free of charge to any Depot on their lino from which they have been sent.Parties sending in Grains or Woods are requested in every case to transmit a certificate, stating the species and varieties, and where grown.Woods shoul i be sent of the usual dimensions for commerce, and Her Majesty\u2019s Commissioners have expressed a desire that they be shown in planks 4 inches thick, showing the sap on both sides, or in 4 inch scantling, and accompanied, wherever practicable, by twigs with leaves or flowers.Parties desirous of further information may apply, concerning Minerals and Specimens of Economic Geology, to Sir W.E Logan, Montreal ; concerning Products of the Forests and Waters, to Dr.Tache, Quebec, or Dr.Hurlburt, Hamilton ; concerning Agricultural Products, to Hon.L.V.Sicotte, St.Hyacinthe, and Colonel Thomson, Toronto ; concerning articles of Canadian Manufacture, to Dr.Beatty, Cobourg ; or to the Secretary, Montreal, to whom, also, communications on all other business of the Commission are to be addressed.B.CHAMBERLIN, Comlr., Secretary.Montreal, 7th.Dec, 1861.r-tf F rtf-295 THE COLONIAL LIFE ASSURANCE COMPAQ .'THE DIRECTORS of the COLONIAL LIFE 1 ASSURANCE COMPANY beg to direct attention to the following RULE with reference to their Assured joining Militia or Volunteer i.orps :\u2014 \u201cPersons Assured are permitted, withou pay-\u201cment of Extra Premiums, to join Militia, Yeo-\u201cmanry, or Volunteer Corps, and to perform any \u201cmilitary duties required of them in peace or \u201cwar, in defence of their country.\u201d (By Order.) W.M.RAMSAY, Manager.Colonial Com\u2019py\u2019s.Building, I *\u201dr.Dec.17, 1861.\tS\t302 NOTICE TO December 6.292 Estate Ladd & Ellsworth.¦VI OTICE is hereby given that a FINAL DIVI-Xl DEND on the above named ESTATE will be PaJ able at theî Office of the Undersigned, 314 St.Paul btreet, on and after the 7th Januarj- next, ensuing.All parties having Claims against the Estate will please send in their Accounts before that date.D.McBURKEY, Assignee.Montreal, 18th Dec., 1861.dr 303 AMEiilüifl to Hoi'll ïaïïnT- FOR SALE.1090 bundles 1 isoned Numbers.1L2ST QUALITY.ALKX.WALKER, St.F»t»r Street.©«feibœ 28,\t2f * r Gem aad Stone Seal Engraving Ma JUDGE, Ho.79 St.George Street,-\u2022\u2022Montreal.Reference\u2014G.Matthew s, Esq.November 16.\t275 ADVANCES.HE Subscribers continue to make liberal Cash Advances on approved Merchandise They are also prepared to negotiate Loans c ; Warehouse Receipts or other Collaterals.JAMES GORDON k CO, Broket* March .\t* LEATHER^ THE Subscribers are constantly receiving CONSIGNMENTS of LEATHER from different Tanneries, as follows ;\u2014 Spanish and Slaughter Sole Leather] Harness\tdo Waxed and Grain Upper\tda Do do Calfskins Kips (Whole and Sides) Splits (Large and Small) \u2014also,\u2014 Enamelled and Patent Leather, the best made in Canada, our own manufacture \u2014 Dressed Goatskin, French Calfskins and Pure Cod Oil.FILER, BINMORE & CO, Leather Commission Merchants, 296 St.Paul Street.December 7.\t293 McPherson\u2019s Gough Lozenges ARE the only certain remedy ever discovered for Coughs, Colds, Hoarseness, Bronchitis, Asthma, Influenza, Difficult Breathing, Incipient Consumption, and all diseases of the Pulmonary Organs generally.McPherson\u2019s Lozenges are the most convenient, pleasant and efficacious remedy that can be employed for the removal of the above distressing, and if neglected, dangerous symptoms.They give almost instantaneous relief, and when properly persevered with, never fail to effect a rapid and lasting cure.To those who are affected with difficulty of breathing, or redundancy of phlegm they give speedy relief by promoting free expectoration.For aged persons they are almost indispensable ; and no one whose lungs are in the least degree susceptible of cold ought to be without them.In case of moist Asthma, McPherson\u2019s Lozenges will at once prevent that soreness which is the result of constant expectoration, and in dry or nervous Arthma they will promote that degree of expectoration by which the painful coughing may be greatly prevented, fo public speakers and vocalists McPherson\u2019s Lozenges are invaluable, two or three of them will remove occasional hoarseness, and their regular use for a few days will at all times increase the power and flexibility of the voice, for which purpose they are regularly used by many professional vocalists.Prepared only by the Proprietor, whose name is printed upon the label of every box of the genuiue Lozenges.Price 25 cents.C.A HARTE, Druggist, 268 Notre Dame Street.This is to certify that I have disposed of the right of manufacturing and selling my Lozenges to O.A.Harte, Esq.A.McPherson.Dec.10.\t295 December 21.305 ÜMTY Life Ussutaiice PERSONS whose lives are assured in this Association are informed that no Extra Premium wdl be charged to them on joining any Militii or Volunteer Corps f >r service in Canada, and that all Policies will be paid in full where death ensues in consequence rf such service.W.P.REYNOLDS, Manager B.N.A.11 Great St.James Street, ?December 20, 1861.\t5\tlm-305 HOlalBAY JPHESEKS'TS ! CbrJsliaas and New leap\u2019s Gifts ! MRS.G.LEVEY, in tendering her thanks to the gentry and public of Montreal and neighbourhood for their past favors, and in expressing a hope that she may merit a continuance of them, begs to state that she has received, per Steamers Norwegian and North American, a large assortment of FANCY GOODS, suitable for Chrisimas and New Year\u2019s Gifts, and which will repay the visitor for an inspection.In naming a few of them she would parLcula.rize\u2014 The Fancy Tobacco Jars and Poaches, Fusee Boxes, Billiard, Meerschaum, Briar Root and Fancy Clay Pipes, Cigar Cases, Holder s and Tubes.Also, a collection of the newest shapes in Pipes, and some of the cel\u201c't>rated Reed Pipes.Likewise, a portion of t',^ famed Zawzhuela Cigars, of the same bra .off as those supplied to H.R.H.the Prince of W'àies during bis visit to this Colony ; as wel( as other Cigars and Tobaccos of the finest brands.NOTRE DAME STREET.December 12.\t297 M H ALAGA GRAPES\u2014 Just arrived, at J.D.HENDERSON\u2019S.JUST RECEIVED, a Splendid Assortmsnt PHOTOGRAPHIC ALBUMS.\u2014ALSO,\u2014 Photographic Carte de Visite» SAVAGE & LYMAN, CATHEDRAL BLOCS:, November 2.\t263 jin pIllTps,.PORTRAIT PÜ.IMTÎ3R,, OF NEW YORK, WILL remain in Montreal for a short Season i-TUDIU : Gibb's Building, No.18 Great St.James Street.December 6.\tlm.292 NEW LACES, &c.OHEALY respectfully invites attention to \u2022 his a?sortment of NEW LACES, which, with his larfve stock of EMBROIDERIES and other Goodr ,t form a complete assortment from which to foelect Prescris for approaching Holidays Real 'jpace Collars, Is.3d.to 25s.K®8*.Lace Sets of every description 10s.to 30s., and v pwards.mbroidered Collars and Sets at all prices.fZouave Vests, Pearl and Velvet Coronets, f rench Wreaths, Chenille Hair Nets, Head Dresses, &c., &c.C.HEALY, 219 Notre Dame Street.December 21.\t£05 LAND O\u2019 OAKES, 243 Notre Dame Street.CHAS.ALEXANDER respectfully intimates that he has on hand, and is daily preparing, a large supply of all kinds of CAKES, handsomely Iced and Ornamented, for Christmas and New Year.\u2014also,\u2014 SCOTCH BUNN and SHORT BREAD, with all sorts of TEA CAKES, fresh every day.A beautiful assoriment of PARIS BOXES, and a great variety of others suitable for Holiday Presents.FRENCH BON-BONS, with an immense supply of CONFECTIONERY of his own manufacture.Family Parties supplied with Made Dishes to order, and with punctuality.Orders from the Country promptly attended to.Luncheom, as usual, from 10 A.M to 6 P.M.CHAS.ALEXANDER, Wholesale and Retail Confectioner, 243 Notre Dame Street.December 19.\tdr 303 Glasgow Drug Hall?268 NOTRE DAME STREET.CHRISTMAS PRESENTS.CANADIAN PERFUMES, in boxes of half-a-dozen\u2014very suitable and apj ropriate for Christmas Presents.Keiller\u2019s Dundee Marmalade (direct importation), in I and 2 ib jars.Fresh Tomatoes in tins, Green Peas in tins.Preserved Lobsters, Pickles, Sauces, &c., in great variety.Oulinary Extracts, of superior flavor and extra strength.Genuine Raspberry Vinegar.Genuine Newfoundland Cod Liver Oil.Lewis\u2019 Rat Exterminator.Finest Coal Oil, 33 per gallon J.A.HARTE, Druggist December 21.\t305 HYDROGRAPHIC OEFICE, Charlottetown, P.E.Island, 24th October, 1861.IN ORDER to afford the MARITIME PUBLIC the earliest information respecting the existence of ROCKS and SHOALS not hitherto laid down in the Charts, I have been directed by the Admiralty to publish notices from time to time in the local Newspapers of any discoveries made by our Surveying party.HALIFAX HARBOR ~A Rock with 14 feet least water, lies 50 fathoms from the end of Lyle\u2019s Wharf, and bears from Government House E | S.180 fathoms.It lies within the 5 fathom line of the Admiralty Chart, but in passing up the Harbor no vessel of size should approach the wharves until well passed this bearing from Government House.If York Redoubt be kept open of the wharves this will be cleared.NEWFOUNDLAND.-Freels Rock with 24 feet water, the only danger off Cape Pine, bears from Caps Pine Light W.J S.distant 2J miles.In running along the land to the Westward, it may be cleared by not shutting in any of the land of Cape Mutton until Cape English come in sight.CAPE ST.MARY should be approached with caution\u2014the following Rocks have been latelv dhcovered Between St.Mary\u2019s Cays and the Cape, and bearing from the Light S.W.by S.5.2 miles, is the False Cay with 12 feet least water, lance Rock With 12 feet least water lies S.W.from Point Lance, distant 2 miles.IN ST.MARY\u2019S BAY on the East side if the Cape, 5) miles E.1 S.from Point Lance, and S.W.$ W.1.90 miles from Hares Ears is Red Cove Rock with 18 feet water ; and 5J miles E.by N.from this and S.J E.2 miles from Red Head, is Red Head Rock with 24 feet least water.IN PLACENTIA BAY, on the the West side of the Cape, there is Perch Rock, 15 feet water, 5.70 miles N.by W.from the Light.BTcst Rock, 9 feet water, 6.20 miles North the Light.Curslett Rock, 12 feet water, 1.85 miles W.by S.from Point Breme.Patrick Rock, 9 feet water, N.E.by N., 3.30 miles from Point Breme.South Rock, 9 feet water, 1.70 miles S.W.by S.from the Virgin Rocks.False Girdle, 6 feet water, S.S.W.1 W: 1.40 miles from the Virgin Rocks.Gibraltar Rock, lying 1.25 miles West from Point Verde, has only 4 feet water, instead of 8 feet as given in the old Charts.Placentia Harbour has now only ten feet water at the entrance, instead of 18 feet as at the time of Cook\u2019s Survey.BURIN.- -On the West side of Placentia Bay.Mortier Rock, 18 feet, on Mortier Bank, lies E.by S.i S.from Buiin Light-house, distant 6.40 miles.Near the South entrance to Burin Harbour, 660 fathoms S.by E.from Little Burin Island, lies Emberly Rock, With 24 feet water.And S.W.by S.230 fathoms from Cat Island lies Cockle Rock With 18 feet water.Also West 170 fathoms from Poor Island lies Poor Rock with 12 feet of water.Within the entrance and half a mile E.N.E.from Neck Point, and 100 fathoms from the shore of Burin Island lies Mine Rock with 10 feet of water.Off Sauker Head there are two Rocks instead of one, the outer with 21 feet lies S.by E.J E.250 fathoms from the Head.Off Small Point W.by S.j S.350 fathoms lies Bass Rock With 20 feet of water.LAPGiLE.\u2014La Foile Bay, 36 miles E.N.E.from Cape Ray, is now distinguished by a Beacon erected on the Western point of entrance, and also a Béacon on Ireland Island, Eastern side of entrance.JOHN ORLEBAR, Captain, In charge of Gulf St.Lawrence & Newfoundland Survey.November 11.\t270 A consignment London Manufactured Bracelets, Brooches, Necklets, Ear-Ilings, Scarf Pius, SET WITH Diamonds, Rubies, Emeralds, Pearls,1 Carbuncles, Opals, &c< ON VIEW, At\tR.SHARPLEY\u2019S, Crystal Block, Notre Dame Street.December 24.\t307 WINTER GOODS COST PRICE, UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.litken\u2019s Outfitting Establishment, 211 & 213 NOTRE DAME STREET.Ladies\u2019 and Gkildren\u2019s Dresses included in the above.SELLilfMJCTIOII PRICES, No.10 Great St.James Street.DURING the HOLIDAYS the Subscriber will Sell his extensive Stock of Holiday Gifts At very LOW PRICES.ANNUALS and other GIFT BOOKS in rich bindings, CHURCH SERVICES, BIBLES and PRAYER BOOKS in every variety.ALBUMS, PHOTOGRA- SCRAP-BOOKS, PHIC ALBUMS, &c., &c.JUVENILE BOOKS in great variety.J.ANDREW GRAHAM.December 24.\t307 ITRUNEAU & DUFRESNE beg to call the attention ot FAMILIES and the Public in general to their CHOICE, ASSORTED STUCK of Fresh Groceries, French Liqueurs, Wines, Liquors, Ales, Porters, &c., &e., CONSISTING OF : NOTMAN, PHOTOGRAPHER to HER MAJESTY 9 Il 3i3LEÏÎllY STHHUT, MONTREAL.October 15.247 PORTRAIT dJIL PAINTING, Lessons in Designing and Painting, NAP.BOURASSA has OPENED his STUTj;o at his Residence, No.11 St.Simon Street, Continuation of St.George Street, near the Jesuit\u2019s College.November 5.\tjgg Prepare foKjChristmas ! Barclay & Perkins\u2019 London Stout ?Pints and Truman, Hanbury & Co\u2019s, do do ) Quarts Wm.Dow & Co\u2019s.) Bitter, Strong and Mild llolson & Co's.> A es, Porter, &c.r qrts Lachine Brewery\u2019s ) and pints WINES and L'IQUORj\u2014all kinds in wood and bottle Curacoa, Marascb ino, Noyeaux, C berry Bramdy, Ginger Wine, Blaci\u2019t Currant Wine, Penn.er\u2019s Cider, Vermouth Bitt ers, and Assorted French Liqueurs Ritchie, Ford k Go's.Old Family and Rve Whiskey Very Old Fcotch and Irish Whiskey; Booth\u2019s London Old T.om Gin Wolfe's Aromatic Schi sdam Schnanps NEW FIGS, RAISINS, CURRANTS, NUTS, ORANGES, &c Daily supulies of Prai rie Chickens, Quails, XX Oysters, Shrimps, and .Finnan Haddies Expected in a few days' a fine lot of Wild Turkeys and Buffalo Tonguec.ALEX McGIBBON, Finnan Haddte Depot, December 19.\t303 50 CITRON PEEL.CITRON PEEL, in AVÀNA ORANGES, At FRENCH LEMONS, CATAWBA GRAPES, and BALTIMORE OYSTERS, J.D.HENDERSON\u2019S.GENUINE Fiioum Haudiss (neither McEwan\u2019s nor sharp\u2019s), at ©««(reaber I*.J.D.HENDERSON\u2019S.10?House Furnishing Hardware.TEA TRAYS, Dish Covers, Britannia Tea and Coffee Sets, Ivory Handled Table and Desert Knives, Nickle Silver and Plated Spoons and Forks, Plated Tea Bells, Enamelled Ware, Toilet Sets, Silver Soap, kc., all at lowest prices5 GEO.HAGAR, House Furnishing Hardware, 302 k 304 St.Paul .Street.Joseph Rodgers k Son\u2019s celebrated Pocket Knives and Scissors sold by GUo.Hagar.; ©aeomher 2*.\t30?mr m That extensive block of land known as the \u201cBrewster r «hop^ty^i su,naie and being at the extremity of the St.Joseph a/'d St' Antoine Suburbs, in the said City of Montreal, with a large and com\\nodious BASIN in connection with the Lacivme Canal, a large STEAM SAW-MILL, severs ,1 DWELLING HOUSES and OUT-HOUS ES thereon erected.Terms East.For conditions, apply to the Proprietor, J.B.SMITH, Mountain Street; Or to JAS.SMITH, N.P.December 16,.\t300 -\t1\t1 -\u2014_ 1\t- -\t.For Saie by tbe Subscribers, 250 Packages Clioice Butter, BOXES CANDIED 7 ib boxes.; Ibr sale by GEO.CHILDS.31 SUGAR CURED HAMS.TIERCES EXTRA SUGAR CURED CINCINNATI HAMS.For sale by GEO.CHILDS.This Season\u2019s GREEN and BLACK TEAS, of superior quality Mocha and Java COFFEES, ground daily on the premises Fresh Fruits, Crosse k Blackwell\u2019s Pickles and Sauces, Jams, kc., and GROCERIES of every description Just opened 25 cases Assorted FRENCH LIQUEURS, viz.:\u2014Curacoa, Maraschino, TCïrsIr.A-bs'nthe Sniqsp.UlrPimf» He Noveou ;\t- /\t\u2022\tr-, .,\tIf -\u2022*\t» Menthe, Cherry Cordia,, Vanilla, Parfait Amour, and Genuine Ginger Wine Sandeman\u2019s, Graham's, Hunt\u2019s, and other FINE OLD PORT WINES Pemartin\u2019s, Duff, Gordon k Go's., Domecq\u2019s, Royal Arms of Spain, and other FINE PALE and GOLD SHERRIES Blackburn's and Jaga\u2019s FINE MADEIRAS Sauterne, Haut Barsac, St.Julien, Medoc, and other CLARETS, in wood and bottle St.Marceaux k Go\u2019s., Imperial Cabinet, Heid-seick\u2019s, Ernest, Irroy k Go\u2019s., and other FINE CHAMPAGNES Chaloupin's, Hennessy\u2019s, Martell\u2019s, Otard, Dupuy & Go\u2019s., Jules hobin\u2019s, Dulary, Bellamy & Co's., and Renault & Co\u2019s.PALE and DAPK BRANDIES DeKuyper\u2019s GIN, Royal Household and Booth\u2019s OLD TOM GIN, and Wolfe\u2019s AROMATIC SCHIEDAM SCHNAPPS OLD JAMAICA RUM, Ramsay\u2019s and Thin\u2019s SCOTCH WHISKY Murphy\u2019s FINE OLD IRISH POTEEN, and McAlpine\u2019s OLD CABINET USQUEBAUGH Macklem k Thomas\u2019 OLD MALT and RYE, and Morton\u2019s FAMILY WHISKY Bass\u2019 and Allsopp\u2019s celebrated ALES, Hibbert\u2019s, Abbott\u2019s, and Truman, Hanbury k Co\u2019s.LONDON PORTER Wm.Dow k Go\u2019s, and Lachine ALES and .PORTERS Queen's Arms, Pine Apple, Gruyere, Dutch and American CHEESE McKinnon\u2019s ASSORTED BISCUITS \u2014ALSO,- Receiving weekly consignments of PRAIRIE CHICKENS, QUAILS and WILD TURKEYS OYSTERS in kegs, halves and tins BUTTER in tinnets, crocks, &c Cawthorn\u2019s FINNAN HADDIES For Sale CHEAP.BRUNEAU k DUFRESNE, Family Grocers, 152 Notre Dame Street, Montreal.December 27.\tr 3L0 KEMP & CO., 212 NOTRE DAME STREET, (Second Door East of the?, ench Church) HAYE still in Stock a la.ge assortment of GOODS suitable for the present season, viz,\u2014Shetland Underclothing, Knitted Socks, Lined Kid Mitts, White Cloth Gloves, Fancy Scarfs, Dress Ties, &c.N.B.\u2014Shirts and Collars made to order.December 27.\t310 THOS.D\u2019ARCY McGEE ADVOCATE, 38 Little St, James Street.December 23.\tlm 306 Corporation of Montreal.VOTERS\u2019 LISTS, PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the VOTERS' LISTS for the several Wards of the City of Montreal, made by the Assessors thereof respectively, according to the provisions of the Act 14 and 15 Vie, Chap.128 and 23 Vic., Chap.72, have been delivered to the undersigned, and that, in conformity to the provisions of the said first-mentioned Act, \u201c The said Voters\u2019 Lists shall be kept in the City Hall, for the examination of all concerned, at reasonable hours (to wit, from 10 o\u2019clock a.M.till 4 o\u2019clock P.M., every day), from the first to the fifteenth days of January now next; and any person who shall claim to be added to the said VOTERS\u2019 LISTS, or any Elector who shall desire to have any name erased therefrom, shall prefer his request, in writing, signed with his name, stating the Ward to which he belongs, and shall cause the came to be delivered to the undersigned, on or before the said fifteenth day of January now next.\" PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY ALSO GIVEN, that, under the Act last above cited (the 23rd Tie, Chap.72), the right to vote at Elections for Mayor and Councillors in this City, has been extended to persons resident without the limits of the City who may be owners of dwelling-houses within the said'limits; and, in the cases ot all such persons, it is, moreover, provided, by the 5th section of the said Act, as follows, viz.;\u2014\u201c Each voter qualified to vote in more Wards than one and resident without the limits of the City, shall declare, at least one month before the election, in which Ward he wishes to vote, and, in default of so doing, the Board of Revisors shall determine in what Ward he shall vote at such Election.\u201d (By Order).CH3.GLAOKMEYER, City Clerk.City Clemc\u2019s Office, City Hall, Montreal, Dec.24th, 1861.) r mwf 308 Corporation of Montreal.WINTER ROADS.Notice is hereby given, that the following Sections, Nos.3 and 4, of By-Law No.57, passed on the 7th January, 1842, REGULATING WINTER ROADS, will be strictly enforced during the present Winter : \u2014 Section 3.\u2014That whenever, during the Winter Season, snow or ice shall accumulate on any of the side-walks m the said city, or any portion of them, it shall be the duty of the person or persons owning, occupying or having charge of the house, building or lot of ground before which suen accumulation as aforesaid shall be, to cut the said snow or ice down to a depth of four inches above the surface of the said side-walk, so that the same shall bo uniform with that of the adjoining property, unless otherwise ordered or permitted by the Surveyor of the said city, under a penalty not exceeding fifteen shillings for each offence.Section 4.\u2014That whenever the snow will become so congealed, or ice formed, on any of the side-walks or portions thereof, in the said city, as to prove dangerous to passengers, it shall be the duty of the person or persons owning, occupying or having charge of the house, building or lot of ground before which the side-walks shall be in such a state as aforesaid, to cause ashes to be strewed thereon, or the ice or congealed snow to be made rough, by cutting the same, under a penalty not exceeding ten oVijllin^G fr»*' ofioh ofFniipo Health at Home or Abroad.\u2014iryou cannot aflord [ to travel or go to the eeaBide for the benefit oi yonr 1\tJkeep up the supply of P L A N T A G Jl IN E P j H A TER.Dse two or three glasses of it in the mom * isg, before breakfast, and one glass, as a beverage j occasionally throughout the day.M.D.163 Perfect digestion, sirong nerve?*, sound lung», tie a thy liver, refreshing sleep, and functional regidarity are speedily restored, without Medicine, nurging or Expense, to the most disordered or enfeebled by HU BARRY\u2019S DELICIOUS HEALTH-RESTORING RE-j VALENT A ARABICA FOOD, which remove4?indi-! gestion, (dyspepsia), habitual constipation, hæmorr-! noida, liver complaint, flatulency, diarrhoea, dysentery, i nervousness, biliousness, scarlatina and other fevers, I sore throats, catarrhs, colds, influenza, whooping cough, dypthcria, measles, chicken and small pocks, I noises in the head and ears, rheumatism, gout, impnr-ities, eruptions, hysteria, neuralgia, irritability, sleep-j iessness, acidity, palpitation, heart-burn, headache j debility, dropsy, despondency, cramps, spasms, nausea and sickness, sinking, fits, coughs, asthma, bronchitis, consumption, scrofula, tightness of the chest, pains at the pit of the stomach and between the shoulders, «&e.atrophy or wasting away of the body in old and young.Avoid Pills and Medicines ; they invariably aggravate and perpetuate diseases ; their annovanee, disappointment 4»TTM»T.aa m.lvKo ootto/I onri oil and A] Food, v\t4\t4.cost in physic, oil and*all otlier remedies.Certincate No.0,418.We find it the safest remedy.Andrew Ure, M.D.F.R.S.; Dr.Harvey : Dr.Wnrzer, Dr.Shorland, Dr.Campbell.We extract a few out of inanv thousand cures Cure No.1771.Lord Stuart cfe Decies of many years dyspepsia.Cure No.49,882.Mrs.Maria Joly, of Lynn, ISorfolk, of fifty years indescribable agony\u2019from d>a-pepsia, nervousness, asthma, cough, constipation, flatulency, spasmsj sickness and vomitting.Cure No.17,121.Miss Elizabeth Jacobs, of extreme nervousness, indigestion, gatherings, low spirits and nervous fancies.Cure 54,8i6.The Rev.James T.Camqbell, Fakenham, Norfolk, of indigestion and torpidity of the liver.Cure No.46,270.James Roberts, Esq., o?Frimley, Surrey, of 30 years diseased lungs, spitting of blood, liver derangement and partial deafness.Packed in tins with full instructions.Barry & Co., 77 Regent Street & Co., London, and 1 ' Barry du .also Furtnam, Mason through all Grocers and Chemists.i)W tTs 332 BUSINESS NOTICES.Bogie\u2019s Celebrated Hyperion FInid : For the growth, restoration and beautifying of the Hair.Under the immediate patronage of ' ___\tHEK MAJESTY THE QlffeKN, H.E.H.the PKLNCE CON- \u2018\t_ SORT, H.K.II.the PRINCE OP WALES, and lued in the ROYAL NURSERY' by command.If any fact more convinsive than another were no cessary to prove the great benefit derived from the use of BOGLE\u2019S CELEBRATED HYPERION FLUID, now hailed throughout the world as the Great American Hair Tonic, it would be that of its rapid sale-quadrupled every year\u2014and the immense number ot certificates from all parts of the world, extolling its manifold virtues when everything else had bailed.There is no malady which ailecta the Hair but this c&ti cure.Is your Hair thin, coarse, wiry, turning bald or grey, Bogle\u2019s Hyperion Fluid will restore it to its pristine beauty and luxuriance.It is the only article to cure Scurf and Dandruff, and is highly esteemed for headaches and colds in the head.On children\u2019s heads it lays the foundation of a good head of Hair, and at the lady\u2019s toilet it is indispensable.Price, 25, 50 and 75 cents per box.Proprietor, WM.BOGLE, 202 Washington Street, Boston, U.S.To be had in England of Morgan Bro\u2019s., 24 Bow Lane, Cannon Street, London \u2022 R.Hoverden, 5 Great Marlborough Street, ditto, and of every Drug gist and Perfumer throughout the world.DC 227 ivfoT- DON\u2019T fail to pro* ING SYRUP : (By Order).P.MACQUI3TEN, City Surveyor.City Suhyeyor\u2019s Office, ) City Hall,\t> Montréal, December 28, 1861.) n mwf 312 200 Bales GttËï tOTTOtf~in 30, 33 and 30 inch Black and Colored PATENT SILK VELVETS - Black CIIEMILLE 102s NETS\u201430s, to LINED KID MITTS BROWN MANTLE CLOTHS 1000 Pieces \u201cMorroekses\u201d\u2019 LONG CLOTH 300 Pieces NO.i SHIRT CLOTH RECEIVED AND FOR SALE GEORGE WINKS & 00., NO.1 BOYER\u2019S BLOCK, CUSTOM HOUSE SQUARE.December 7.\t293 E RS! i¥S O T H,E R S ! JocureMRS\" WINSLOW\u2019S SOOTH-for CHILDREN TEETHING.This valuable preparation is the prescription of one of the most experienced and skillful Nurses in New England, and has been used the past Ten Years with never-failing success in THOUSANDS OF CASES.It not only relieves the child from pain, but invigorates the stomach and bowels, corrects acidity, and gives tone and energy to the whole system.It will almost instantly relieve Griping in the Bowels and Wind Colic, and overcome Convulsions, which, if not speedily remedied, end in death.We believe it the best and surest remedy in THE world, in all cases of DYSENTERY and DIARRHCP\u2019 A IN CHILDREN; whether it arises from Teething 01 om any other cause.Full directions for using - 11 accompany each bottle.None genuine unless the i c-similie oi CURTIS & PERKINS, New York, is on the outside wrapper.Sold by all Medicine Dealers in Canada.Principal Office, 13 Cedar Street, New York.Price only 25 cents per Bottle.J.M.HENRY & SONS, 30 St.Henry Street, Montreal, GENERAL AGENTS FOR CANADA.May 7\t109 Holloway^ Pills and Ointment\u2014He only is wise who seeks safety in Precaution.\u2014Life is uncertain, 1 liousanda in the vigor of health to-day will never see to-morrow.The varying atmosphere, tho raw piercing winds warn us of winter\u2019s approach with its icy blasts and ruthless scourges, cdughs, colds, sore throats, asthma, bronchitis, pleurisy, consumption, rheumatism, chilblains, frost bites, &c.The wise and cautious will immediately have recourse, to those powerful invigorators\u2014Holloway\u2019s Pills\u2014which enable the lungs to resist the deleterious effects of tho weather and fortify the constitution to withstand the rigors and inclemencies of winter.The Ointment is an infallible remedy for inflammation of the throat, and all disorders of the chest produced by violent colds, it also gives speedy relief to the organs of respiration.\tr DC 313 A Thing of Beauty is a Joy Forever.\u2014Who can be beautiful with a pale sickly complexion.Keep tho pores of the skin free, and the blood pure, and your checks will vie with the Rose and Lily.The Skin is formed with thousands of pores in every inch of surface, whose office it is to carry off the impurities oi the blood\u2014the acknowledged cause of all diseases of mankind\u2014when the skin is c.ry and parched -when it is covered with eruptions-\u2014when it is cold and clammy \u2014when there is inward fever or inflammation\u2014it is impossible for the skin under these circumstances to perform its proper functions, and to carry off the impurities from the body, as designed by our Creator.Judson\u2019s Mountain Herb Pills remove these obstructions, and produce free and healthy blood ; remove the eruptior.s from the skin, and cause it to brighten with the flush of youth and beauty.Beauty so much admired and loved.Beauty without paints and cosmetics\u2014but beauty produced by health and happiness.Judson\u2019s Mountain Herb Pills are Sold by all Medicine Dealers.December 3.\t\u2018\tlm 289 Bogle s Electric Hair Dye\u2014The greatest won der of the age\u2014patronised by the elite of fashion in the Courts of St Tames and the Tuilleries, and to be found at the toilet of beauty and fashion throughout the world.This wondermi compound lias now been before tho public for several years, and, wherever introduced, the sales have b'- e-1 bex'ond TJ precedent.Specimens have been sent to a number of Exhibitions, and wherever it has come into competition with other preparations for Dyeing, its immense superiority has been acknowledged in every instance by awards of Silver Medal and Diplomas.It is a liquid easy of ap- glication, and turns Hair to a oeautiful Brown or \u2022lack, witheut staining the skin.In short, the inventor asserts, and every person who has carefully used it will join in the statement that this is the best Hair Dye in the world.It is now universally prefer red in London and Paris.Price50 cents, $1, and $1.50 Proprietor, WM.BOGLE, 202 Washington Street Boston, U.S.To be had in Great Britain and Franca of his Agents, and by Druggists and Perfumers every where.\tDC 272 ~ hair dyeT haïr DYE ! WM.A.BATCHELOR\u2019S HAIR DYE.The only Harmless and Reliable Dye Known I A LL others are mere imitations, and should be avoid iA.ed, if yon wish to escape ridicule.GREY, RED, or RUSTY HAIR dyed instantly to a beautiful and natural Brown or Black, without the least injury to Hair or Skin.FIF i EEN MEDALS and DIPLOMAS have been awarded to Wm.A.Batchelor since 1839, and about 200,000 applications have been made to the Hair of tho patrons of his famous Dve.WM.A.BATCHELOR'S HAIR DÏB produces a color not to be distinguished from nature, and is ranted not to injure in the least, however long it may be continued, and the ill effects of bad Dyes remedied ; the Hair is invigorated for life by this splendid Dye, which is properly applied at No.iG Bond Street, New York.Sold in all Cities and Towns of the United States by Druggists and Fancy Goods dealers.jK#** The genuine has the name William A.Batchelor, and address upon a steel plate engraving ou the four sides of each box.Late 233 Broadway, New York.April 25.\tIv DW 99 A FIRE LIGHTERS.FEW cases \u201cCrawford\u2019s\u201d FIRE LIGHTERS.For sale by GEO.CHILDS.275 St.Paul Street Deceoffier 29.\t304 CHRISTMAS^ BOUQUET.A NEW PERFUME OF FOR HOLIDAY PRESENTS, OAi'AED « THE CHRISTMAS BOUQUET.\u201d For Sale by LYMANS And\t< S.J.L'T&AN k CO.December 1T.NOTICE.TO meet tho convenience of our Friends and the Trade, we have OPENED an OFFICE in GLASGOW, for the Forwarding & insiirance of Roods, In connection with our Liverpool business.This step has been rendered necessary by the large increase of Goods shipping at Glasgow for Canada; and wo hope, by careful attention and moderate charges, to merit the support of Shippers.John McLaren & Co., FOK WARDING AND COMMISSION AGENTS, 15 Chapel alks, j g j)IX0N Street, So.Castle Street,\tGLASGOW.LIVERPOOL.! REFERENCES : QUEBEC\u2014Messrs.McCall, Shehyn k Co.\u201c A.Laurie, Junr., & Co.MONTREAL\u2014Messrs.Laurie, Galium k Co.\u201c\tStirling, McCall & Co.\u201c\tJas.Williamson k Co.GLASGOW\u2014Archibald Foulds, Esq,, 22 Renfield Street.November 7.\t2m 267 B.H.General Commissioa Agent, QUEBEC.References:\u2014Henry Fry, Esquire, Lloyds\u2019 Agent, Messrs.M.Stevenson & Co., Quebec; Messrs.W.& T.Leeming.Messrs.Rae k Mitchell, Montreal.December 25.\t308 Syrups! Syrups! &c.THE CHOICEST SYRUPS, put up in extra large bottles, imported expressly for Syrups, viz.:\u2014 Raspberry,\tYiztltiil, Strawberry,\tOranse, Pine Apple,\tPear, Ginger,\tLemon, Sarsaparilla,\tCapillaire, And Raspberry Vinegar.\u2014Also,\u2014 PRESERVED CHINA GINGER in jars, KEILLER\u2019S MARMALADE, ESSENCE OF COFFEE, kc., kc.Superior Essences FOR flavoring Custards, Jellies, Puddings, &c., viz., Essence < Vanilla, Peach Blossom, Cinnamon, Cloves, Pear.Also, Gelatine, Isinglass, Nutmegs, Mace, Cloves, Ginger (ground and unground), Candied Peels, Ac., kc.For Sale, Wholesale and Retail, by JOHN GARDNER, Chemist and Driiuoist, (Opposite Morison\u2019s), 295 (West End) Notre Dame Street.Oil of Peppermint.100 LBS.first-class.WAR l WAR ! ! WAR!!! r'|''HE Subscriber, in anticipation of an onna-tural and destructive war with our good friends and cousins of the (for the present) Disunited States of America, and, in order to be prepan d (in such an unfortunate emergency) to give his undivided attention to military matters, that he may be able to render full and efficient service to our glorious Queen and fair country, is desirous of reducing his EXTENSIVE STOCK of W R I T I N G PAPERS, ACCOUNT BOOKS, Engravings, PICTURE FRAMES, PLAYING CARDS, Diaries for 1862; Shop Twines, Fancy and Miscellaneous Stationery, &c., &c., kc., and in order (if possible) to close the Stock before the commencing of hostilities, offers unprecedented inducements to Wholesale Cash purchasers.His Stock is large, well assorted and purchased in the best markets, and will be sold at a small advance, in order to effect a clearance, being anxious to put himself under a course of s riot military training before taking the Field.GEO.HORNE, 52 & 54 St.Francois Xavier Street.CLARE k CO., ROM.I?XTRA SUGAR-CURED CINCINNATI ii HAMS and BACON FINNAN HADDIES, cured by Macdonald k Co., Portland SWEET HAVANA ORANGES FRESH FIGS (Crop 1861) LAYER RAInINS CITRON, ORANGE and LEMON PEELS For Sale.\tA.WALSH, West End Grocery.December 24.\t_____307 For Sale, or To Let\u2019 That well-Known PROPERTY on Sherbrooke Street, belonging to The Hon.Mr.Justice Meredith, lying between the Properties of J.G.Mc-Kenzie, Esq., and the Estate of the late Hon.John Molson, with a VERY SUPERIOR TWO-STORY CUT-STONE DWELLING, Stables, &c., thereon erected.Apply to BETHUNE k DUNKIN, Advocates.December 25.\t308 December 23.For sale low by J.GARDNER, Druggist, Notre Dame Street.306 @*WAber 4\u201e HAYILLA.W ROUTH k CO.290 BjJtt 0* AN ASSORTMENT of the above, nicely finished anti low priced.\u2014Also,\u2014 A FEW BALES Grey sad \\VhIte doitons and Kentucky Jeans, Well worthy the attention ot parti s manufacturing for next Spring\u2019s Trade.R.CAMPBELL St CO., 31 end 33 St.Franco» Xavier Street, December H*.\t1™ 308 0 REDITORS of the late Firm of LIMOGES CLAIMS to the Office of the Subscribers on or before the 31st instant.TYRE, OOLQUHOUN & CO.December 7.\t.\t293 IMIUAJMS 200 M Manilla igars, superhr quality, in prime order, Nj>w landing from ship \"Saracen.\u201d For Sale, in Bond, by R.H.WELD, 198 State Street, Boston, Mass.December 19.\tiss tTI *0* HI E?Q A BARRELS, free from frost, perfectly Sweet Ov/ and in fine order, for the Holidays.JAMES McNIDER, 58 Commissioners Street.December 21.\tmwf 304 By Her Majesty\u2019s Royal Letters Patent, Dated the second ofDecemh\u2019r 1861.\u201cSefnioui's Concentrated Fiiet,\" TO be used in common Stoves, Grates, Furnaces and Steam Engines, and for every purpose that Wood and Coal is used.Applications for Licenses to Manufacture the same, for each Town in Canada, may be made to A.HART, Esq., Solicitor, Three Rivers ; W.F.LIGHTHALL, Esq., Notary, 24 Little St.James Street ; JUST RECEIVED and for Sale, at panic prices\u2014 250,000 ENVELOPES, assorted, from 4s to 25s.a 1000.25,000 Feet MOULDINGS for PICTURE FRAMES.20 casks Steven\u2019s, Todd\u2019s and Arnold\u2019s superior WRITING FLUID and COPYING INKS._ Will be published in a few days (for gratui-tour distribution) to customers, Horhb\u2019s Counting House Calendar for 1862.December 9.\t294 (VTMiLLAN & CARSON ~ MERCHANT TAILORS AND IMPORTERS OF WOOLLENS, 68 McGill Street, Montreal.McM, &.C.beg to intimate to their Customers 1 hat they have now on hand a very complete and well-assorted stock of FANCY TWEEDS and DOESKINS, OVERCOATINGS, PILOT, BEAVER, WHITNEY, IRISH FRIEZE, and BLACK and BLUE BLANKETS; also, CANADA TWLEDS, all from the most celebrated makers.All of which they are prepared to make to measure in their usual style, at very moderate prices.53\u201d TERMS CASH, and ONE PRICE ONLY November 22.\ttts 280 _ Or to December 17.HARRY SEYMOUR, Offices, 1151 Craig Street, Residence, 35 St.Urbain Street.lm 301 EIKGLAHD Sc EWART, 272 Notre Dame Street, HAYE ALWAYS A COMPLETE STOCK OF 48 FOR m, Barrels EY\\lSK.LLE3i Apply to OIL.Winter Underclothing, Hosiery LADIES, -65 GLOVES, &c., FOR GENTLEMEN, and CHILDREN.J5»«e!»b0r 16.ROBT.MITOHELL, 32 St.Francois Xavier Street.309 As wé purchase only from the Manufacturers, our prices will be forfnd much lower than those of other and non-importing houses.December 13.\t297 10 M.AF FIRST-CLASS B R E W E R\u2014thoroughly habits, and capable oi taking full charge of au extensive Brewery\u2014will hear of a Situatim on api lication to THOMAS GORDON & CO.December 4.\tlm 290 WANTED, At the Chronicle Omoe, Onehee, A FOREMAN, to take charge of the JOB PRINTING DE-\u2022 PARTMENT.He must possess a competent knowledge ol both English and French, and have had experience in superintending and managing a Jobbing Office.None other need apply.SAM.B.FOOTE, Chronicle OmcE, Queb:ç December\tevi 6324 01186502 MONTREAL HERALD AND DAILY COMMERCIAL GAZETTE: WEDNESDAY.J A M 7 I ^ 1\t, 1862.WEDNESDAY MORNING, JAN.1, 1862.PUBLIC APPOINTMENTS THIS DAY.Performancfi at Theatre Royal, this evening, at Eight o\u2019clock.THE TEMPERATURE YESTERDAY.State of the Thermometer tin the shade) at the door of Mr.McPherson, watchmaker and jeweller, corner of Saint Francois Xavier and Notre Dame Streets :\u2014 December 31\u20149 A.M.13 above zero.2 P.M.22 above zero.5 P.M.22 above zero.THE NEW YEARS.We this morning, heartily and cordially, wish onr friends and readers A Happy New Year.AVe do so with the greater pleasure, in that, Since our Christmas greeting of a week ago, our heartfelt hopes and prayers have been fulfilledj and the dark clouds of war, which then overshadowed our sky, have been dispersed.Although the political atmosphere is even more less serene than we hope ere long to find it, the amicable settlement of the Mason and Slidell imbroglio, it appears to us, affords, as we yesterday remarked, a reliable guarantee that, whatever difficulties may arise, the proclivities (to use an Americanism), alike of the British and of the United States Government, are, decidedly and unmis-takeably, opposed' to any disruption of the friendly relations, which have so long prevailed betweeeu their kindred peoples.We welcome, then, the New Year ns the harbinger of that peace, which is the only sure foundation of the prosperity and happiness of nations, and we hope that, as it comirences, so may it run its alloted course,\u2014that when 1862 is gathered to its fathers, by the bearded old Scythe-bearer, it may have excelled them all in the benefits and blessings to mankind, of which it has been the bearer.Maboxic.\u2014The St.Paul\u2019s Lodge, No.514, English Register, celebrated its Anniversary on Friday the 27th, being the feast of St.John the Evangelist, by dining together under the Presidency the W.M.Bro.John McGill, R.C.R., at the Cosmopolitan Hotel.It need hardly be said that the dinner, wines, and accessories, were such as might have been expected from such accomplished ponrooyeurs as Bros.Compain and Gianelln who fully maintained on the occasion their well-earned reputation.The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were eloquently and appropriately given, and enthusiastically received.Deputations from other lodges were received and reciprocated in the course of the evening, charged with expressions of mutual esteem and regard.The hilarity of the evening was greatly enhanced by the vocal efforts of many of the brethren, and by the strains of a fine Brass Band, and the Brethren parted at an early hour, much delighted with the proceedings of the night.The St.George\u2019s Lodge, No.643, of the same Register, also celebrated the day in a similar way in another apartment of the same establishment, which is evidently becoming the favourite resort with the \u201cBrethren of the mystic tie.\u201d For the benefit of our gastronomic friends, we give the abundant and \u201c echerche billet de bouche provided for the Brethren of the St.Paul\u2019s Lodge BILL OF FARE, &o.SOUPS.Potage a la Reine, et Julienne.PISH.Doré au Gratin, Truite a la Mareschale.COLD DISHES.Pâtée de Perdreaux aux Truffes, Pâtée de Lievre, Galantines a TAspique, Fromage de Cochon, Langue Glacée.A Week Later prom Europe.\u2014By the arrival of the Etna and Asia at Halifax, yesterday, we have a week\u2019s later intelligence from Europe which will be found under our teiegrapnic heading.The receipt of the President\u2019s message at the opening of Congress appears to have had no effect in lessening the war feeling in England.The Asia had 500 soldiers on board, and two battalions of the Guards had left London for embarkation at Southampton.It was even rumoured that the affair of the Trent was not the only one, in which England felt aggrieved by the United States, and for which reparation would be demanded.We shall not allow ourselves to doubt that when the news of Messrs.Slidell and Mason\u2019s release reaches Eng' land, the Government and people of Great Britain will see how greatly they have been mistaken in their Idea that ihe Government of the United States had intended any insult to the British flag.The irritation caused by such an idea will subside, atid give rise to a feeling of regret that it should ever have been entertained.France in the Late American Imbroolio.\u2014 We think that among the interesting points of the diplomatic correspondence which we print to-day, the despatch of M.Tliouvenel to M.Mercier holds a front place.We do notsay this merely because it must be flattering to our national sentiment that the justice of the view taken by the British Government has had the cordial assent of thé Government of France, but rather to point out the generous and friendly spirit in which the French Government has acted towards both nations, and the proof which it has thus afforded of its desire to do all that in it lay to prevent the barbarity of a war between the United States and Great Britain.The Americans have, from the commencement of their internal diificiiUies, been agitated by a morbid excitement on the subject.of the course likely to be taken by other nations.At the bottom of this restlessness there was perhaps that national spirit of egotism which, in their own language, considers the United States as the hub of the Uuiverse, and expects, as of necessity, that nothing can happen to that important centre and axle of Mundane affairs without a corresponding derangement occurring in the whole machine.The two great maritime powers of Europe, at the same time that they have proclaimed their neutrality, have also steadily protested their sympathy with the Federal Government, and have ostentatiously shown that they were acting in concert on the general question.American politicians, however, have not only been constantly speculating on the desire, first of England, then of France, and again of both, to work injury to the United States, but have, moreover, not very consistent! v, in other moments, believed that France was only waiting for a docent pretext to ally herself with them, and at once avenge Waterloo and any British victory which American historians may allow to have been gained against their arms.All these delusions should be put an end to by the friendly and frank statement of French views which M.Thouvenel has communicated through M.Mercier Mr.Seward, and which, there is every reason to suppose, the Emperor personally charged General Scott to convey to the President.Mr.Cassius Clay ought now to be convinced of the adsurdity of his speech at Paris, respecting the vengeance which France and America conjoined were to wreak on England for an imaginary affront to America.We do not suppose that in the event of hostilities, between England and the United States, the mere abstract opinion of the superiority of the British eause would secure for it the support of the military strength of France.French interests would naturally indicate to her the more profitable position of a neutral rather than that ®f an ally, and Great Britain is strong enough to fight her own battles.It might, moreover, not be a disagreeable sight in some respects for Friince to witness the exhaustion in another direction of preparations which England has made in open rivalry with her own.On the other hand, if France were really determined on putting an end to the blockade for the sake of cotton she would have founed too good a reason for blowing the coals of discord, which must have led to the discomfiture of the Northern and the triumph ef the Southern cause.She has, instead of this, acted simply up to bar pretensions.Great Britain merited her confidence by communicating to her the message she was about to despatch across the Atlantic, and France, taking a larger view of her own affairs than that miserable one which sees in the depression of one nation the elevation of its competitors, has used her offices to preserve the general peace.Her communication to the United States, even if the latter had been less diposed than from Mr.Seward\u2019s letter to Mr.Adams they appear to have been, to make a proper amende, could not but have been received with goodwill, end could not but have had an effect upon the minds of those who in America had to deal with the subject.France lifts, it appears to us, merited the gratitude of both countries and established a claim for confidence in her honesty of purpose which other chapters of her late history have not been thought adapted to secure for her.Col.Rankin\u2019s Resignation\u2014Colonel Rankin's resignation of his commission and «oirmand of the British Lancers has been accepted.The Loss of the Steamer \u201cNorth Briton.\u201d\u2014 The Board of Trade inquiry into the loss of this vessel in the Gulf of St.Lawrence has resulted in finding Captain Grange guilty of an omission in not taking soundings at one a.ji., on the 5 Ih, as he had intended.Masonic.\u2014In our yesterday\u2019s announcement of the list of officers of the St.Paul\u2019s Lodge for the ensuing year, it was designated as No.514, R.C.\u2022whereas it should have been No 514, E.R.ENTREES.Yol au Yent a la Financière, Filet de Venaison aux Champignons, Risoles a la Parisienne, Gra-nadin aux Epinards, Filet de Volaille aux Truffes, Côtelettes d'Agneau aux Petits Pois, Côtelettes de Veau\u2014Sauce Tomate.JOINTS.Roast Beef\u2014Horse Radish Sauce, Dinde a la Toulose, Roast Venison\u2014Gurrent Jelly, Poularde \u2014Oyster Sauce, Roast Wild Goose, Roast Duck.VEGETABLES.Cauliflowers, Stewed Celery, Turnips, Artichokes, Parsnips, Mashed Potatoes, Salad, Beets, Boiled Pctatoes.GAME.Prairie Hens,Partridges, Mayonaise d'Homards Quails, Black Ducks\u2014Penn sauce, Italian Salad.SWEET DISHES.Plum Pudding, Charlotte Russe, Rum Jelly, Meringue a la Crème, Vanilla Ice Cream, Mince Pies, Apple Tarts, Champagne Jelly, Trifle, Lemon Ice Cream, Blancmange.DKSSEET.Oranges, Almonds, 1 igs, Peaahes, Pyramids, Apples, Walnuts, Raisins, Olives, Pears, Filbert Nuts, Plums, Macaroons, Fancy Cakes.VOLUNTEER CORPS OF ROYAL ENGINEERS Theatre Royal.\u2014A full house will certainly be attracted by the performance put forth for this evening\u2014three capital pieces, and the astounding feats of Signor Monteverde.We have been informed ihat No.2 Company, Mintreal Artillery, will meet at the Crystal Palace on Thursday evening, at 7 o\u2019clock, for jispeetioü.At a meeting held in the Mechanics\u2019 Institute, on the evening of the 3üth, in accordance with the advertisement, for the organization of a Royal Volunteer Corps, Mr.H.Munro in the Chair, Mr.James Stevenson, Secretary, the Chairman stated that a preliminary meeting was held in the Institute on the 21st instant, and a committee of five gentlemen oppointed to arrange for carrying out tue organization, and if thought advisable to confer with the Government, to have the necessary arrangements perfected.Your committee after mature deliberation would recommend for the consideration of this meeting the propriety of connecting ourselves with the Royal Light Infantry Battalion, commanded by Lieut.-Col.Routh\u2014as a Royal Engineer Corps\u2014a step we consider most advantageous for the Mechanic at this season of the year as the dress will be furnished free of all expense which you cannot obtain as an independent corps.These considerations are submitted to the sense of this meeting, whether you will connect yourselves with the Light Infantry Battalion as an Engineer Corps, or petition the Government to be accepted as an independent Corps of Royal Engineers.If you accept the former you will be guided by the drill regulations of the Royal Engineer C rps.And at all times the fullest information will be afforded you.There is every probability of peace being established betwixt the two nations, in win.cn we, from our position, have the greatest interest, neyertheles we must not recede from the necessity in making the necessary preparations to protect ourselves and follow the noble example set before us by the Volunteer system of Great Britain, of whose empire we are proud to form a part.Your Committee\u2019s duties end on the election of your officers who will take our places.The Chairman having submitted the above statement to the meeting, the Secretary was called upon to read theimnutes of the former meeting, which were approved off.Moved by Alfred Perry, seconded by Robert j \u2019i'h ii,\u2014 \u201c That we form ourselyes into a Royal Engineers' Corps, and that we attach oupseiyes as such to Lieut.-Col.Routh\u2019s Battalion of Royals.Carried unanimously.Resolved unanimously, that before proceeding to the election of the officers each member sign the roll now lying on the table.Resolved, As the number now enrolled on the lists exceeds fifty, we do proceed to the election ,of officers.Carried.The foiitiwing gentlemen were unanimously elected H Munro, Captain.Win Kennedy.1st Lieutenant.Robt Benn, 2d do.NON-COMMISSIONED OFFICERS.Thomas Fessenden, Sergeant.Alexander McDonald, do.Stephen Stanley,\tdo.James Martin,\tdo.Thos.M.Conner, Corporal.Wm Gubbin,\tdo.Chas.Ross,\tdo.Thos Thain,\tdo.Moved by Mr.Perry, seconded by Mr.Fessenden, that this meeting do now odjourn to meet again to-morrow evening at the Crystal Palace at 7 o\u2019clock p.m.Carried.Correspondence of the American, British and French Ministers on the Slidell and Mason Affair.MR.SEWARD TO MR.ADAMS.Department of State, ) Washington, Nov.30, 1861.) Charles Francis Adams, Esq., &c., &c., &c.Sir,\u2014Youi confidential note of the 15th ofNo-vember, not marked as a despatch, has been submitted to the President, and I hasten to reply to it in time for the Wednesday\u2019s mail.No minister ever spoke or acted more wisely in a crisis which excited deep public solicitude than you did on the occasion of the Lord Mayor's dinner.We are impressed very favourably by Lord Palmerston\u2019s conversation with you.You spoke the simple fact when you told him that the life of this insurrection is sustained by its hopes of recognition in Great Britain and in France.It would perish in ninety days if these hopes should cease.I have never for a nomeut believed that such a recognition could take place without producing immediately a war between the United Citâtes and all the recognizing Powers.I have not supposed it possible that the British Government eould fail to see tins, and at the same time I have sincerely believed the British Government must, in its inmost heart, be as averse to such a war as I know this government is.I am sure that this government has carefully avoiaed giving any cause of offence or irritation to Great Britain.But it has seemed to me that the British government has been inattentive to the currents that seem to be bringing the two countries into collision.\t*\t*\t* I infer from Lord Palmerston\u2019s remark that the British government is now awake to the importance of averting possible conflict, and disposed to confer and act with earnestness to that end If so, we are disposed to meet them in the same spirit, as a nation chiefly of British lineage, sentiments and sympathies\u2014a civilized and humane nation, a Christian people Since that conversation was held Capt.Wilkes, in the steamer San Jacinto, has boarded a British colonial steamer, and taken from her deck two insurgents who were proceeding to Europe on an errand of treason against their own country.This is a new incident, unknown to and unforeseen, at least in its circumstances, by Lord Palmerston.It is to be met and disposed of by the two governments, if possible, in the spirit to which I hare adverted.Lord Lyons has prudently refrained from opening the subject to me, as, I presume, waiting instructions from home.We have done nothiug on the subject to anticipate the discussion, and we have not furnished you with any explanations.We adhere to that course now, because we think it more prudent that the ground taken by the British government should be first made kuown to us here, and that the discussion, if there must be one, shall be had here.It is proper, however, that you should know oue fact in the case, without indicating that we attach importance to it\u2014namely, that in the capture of Messrs.Mason and Midell on board a British vessel, Captain Wilkes having acted without any instructions from the government, the subject is therefore free from the embarrassment which might have resalted if the act had been specially directed hy us.I trust that the British government will consider the;subject in a friendly temper, and it may expect the best disposition on the part of this government.Although this is a confidential note, I shall not object to your reading it to Earl Russell and Lord Palmerston, if you deem it expedient.I am, sir, your obedient servant, WILLIAM H.SEWARD.Fire.\u2014Between seven and eight o\u2019clock on Monday evening, a fire broke out in a house in Craig Street, the property of Mr.Noble, and oc cupied by Mr.Benjamin Williamsteen.The damage was but trifling.We cut the following from the London Times of December 2 :\u2014 The final adjustment of the terms upon which the amalgamation of the Queen Life and Fire Insurance Company with the London and Lancashire Insurance Company is based has been effected by the d rectors, subject to the confirmation of the shareholders.By this arrangement the London and Lancashire Company comes into possession at once of a fire income of about 40,0001.per annum, aud an established machinery of agency for fire business.The Queen Life Company, which is to be a separate association under the same management, will have all the advantages of a unity of a Mien with the London and Lancashire Company, part of the direction of that body taking office as directors of the Queen Company.POLICE COURT.\u2014Tuesday.STORING GUNPOWDER CONTRARY TO STATUTE.Mr.Sidney Bellingham vs.Mr.C.J.Dunlop.-In this case the defendant was charged with having on the 11th Dec.last, at Cote St.Catharine, within three miles of the city, stored and kept a quantity of gunpowder exceeding 2000 ibs.in weight, in a house or building not duly constructed, covered or finished, situated and made fire-proof, as required by the act in such case made and provided.And that the defendant had therefore forfeited the sum of $48 66 cents, and all the gunpowder so stored ; and that the said act entitled the informant to half the said $48 66 cents, and half the gunpowder so stored, the other half of the penalty, and half of the gunpowder being forfeited to Her Majesty the Q\u201ceea> f°r whom Mr.Bellingham was prosecuting as well as for himself.Mr.A.Robertson appeared for the prosecution, and Messrs.Punlop and Brown for the defence.Mr.Dunlop took exception to the form of the indictment, and judgment thereon will be given by the Court on Thursday next.STEALING CLOTHING.A young man named Jules Direx was arrested by Detective Simard, and charged with stealing the following clothing from the Richelieu Hotel, namely, a black gros de Naples cloak valued at $13, a bareges cape at $3, a silk polka at $5, a French merino jacket at $2,60, a muslin pocket-handkerchief ftp $1.50, five pairs of false sleeves at $3, and two eojfars ft} $1, all the property of Philcmene Gingras.The prisoner pleaded guilty at once, and tlS he showed signs of extreme sorrow for his conduct, he was merely sentenced to one month in the common gaol.RECORDER\u2019S GoURT\u2014Tuesday.Seraphine L\u2019Huissier, a tavern-keeper in Victoria Square, was arrested for disturbing the peace, and fined $8 or two months.One Jessy Dunn, a girl who was in the tavern at the time, was brought up on the same charge and fined $10 or two months.Moise Parriseau, inn-keeper in Commissioners\u2019 Street, was arrested for fighting in Lagauche-tiere Street, but he made default when called in Court.Joseph Renaud, a carter from the village of St.Jean Baptiste, brought up on a similar charge, was fined $3 or 10 days.Nazaire Julien was fined $2 or 10 days for being drunk and refusing to pay a a carter.Charles McCabe, drunk and disorderly in Craig Street, was fined 7s 6d or 10 days.E'izabeth McCurdy was fined $10, as a vagrant, aud in default committed for two months.Ten cases of drunkenness ccmpieted the list.EARL RUSSELL TO LORD LYONS.Foreign Office, November 30, 1861.The Lord Lyons, K.C.B., &c.\u2014 My Lord, Intelligence of a very grave nature has reached Her Majesty\u2019s Government.\u2014 This intelligence was conveyed officially to the knowledge of the Admiralty by Commander Williams, Agent for mails on board the contract steamer Trent.It appears from the letter of Commander Williams, dated Royal Mail contract Packet Trent, at sea, Nov.9th, that the Trent left Havana on the 7th instant, with her Majesty\u2019s mails for England, having on board numerous passengers.Commander Williams states that shortly after noon on the 8 th, a steamer having the appearance of a man-of-war, but not showing colours, was observed a-head.On nearing her at lj P.M.she fired a round shot from her pivot gun across the Trent, and showed American colours.While the Trent was approaching her slowly, the American vessel discharged a shell across the bows of the Trent, exploding half a cable\u2019s length a-head of her.The Trent then stopped and an officer with a large armed guard of marines boarded her.The officer demanded a list of the passengers, and compliance with this demand being refused, the officer said he had orders to arrest Messrs.Mason, Slidell, McFar-lane and Eustis, and that he had sure information of their being passengers in the Trent.While some parley was going on upon this matter, Mr.Sljdell stepped forward and told the American officer that the four persons he had named were then standing- before him.The commander of the Trent and commander Williams protested against the act of taking by force out of thg Trent these four passengers, then under the protection of the British flag.But the San Jacinto was at that time only two hundred lv-'-.S J \u2018 -n (jim JL Î «rtytef-sfetp\u2019s cospaity at quarters, her ports open, and tampions out.Resistance was therefore out of the question, and the four gentlemen before named were forcibly taken out of the shjp.A- further demand was made thaï the commander of the Trent should pfoceed on board the Sari Jacinto, fiat he said he'yyoutd not go unless forcibly compelled likewise, and this demand was not'insiste'd uppfi.ft thus appears that çertaifi individuals have been forcibly taken from on board q British vessel, the ship of a neutral power, while such vessel was pursuing a lawful and innocent yoyage-^au §,ct of violence which was an affront to the British flag', and a violation of international law.Her Majesty\u2019s Government) bearing in mind luC Met dly relations which hayo long subsisted between Great Britain and the Uni ed StatPS; fire willing to believe that the United States Naval officer who committed this aggression was not acting in compliance wild any authority from his government, or that if he popgeived hi!î)sp}f to be authorized, he greatly misunderstood the instructions which he had received, for the government of the United States must be fullyaware that the British Government could not allow such an affront to the national honour to pass without full reparation ; and Her Majesty's Government are unwilling to believe that it goufd be the deliberate intention of the Government of tfie United States unnecessarily to force into discussion between the two Governments a question of so graye a character, and with regard to which the whole British nation would be sure to entertain such unanimity of feeling.Her Majesty\u2019s Government, therefore, trust that when the matter shall have been brought under the consideration of the Government of the U.S., that Government will, of its own accord, offer to the British Government such redress as alone could satisfy the British nation, namely\u2014-the liberation of the four gentlemen, and thejr delivery to your Lordship, in order that they may be again placed under the British protection, and a suitable apology for the aggression which has been committed.Should these terms not be offered by Mr.Seward you will propose them to him.Yon are at liberty to read this dispatch to the Secretary of State, and if he shall desire it you will give him a copy of it.RUSSELL.MR.SEWARD TO LORD LYONS.Department of State, Washington, Dec.26, 1861.The Right Hon.Lord Lyons, &c., &c., &c.: My Lord,\u2014Earl Russell\u2019s despatch of Novem- a character, and with regard to which the whole British nation would be sure to entertain such unanimity of feeling.Earl Russell, resting upon the statement and the argument which 1 have thus recited, closes with saying that Her Majesty's Government trust that when this matter shall have been brought under the consideration of the Government of the United States, it will, of its own accord, offer to the British Government such redress as alone could satisfy the British nation, namely:\u2014The liberation of the four prisoners taken from the Trent, and their delivery to your lordship, in rrder that they may again be placed under British protection, and a suitable apology for the aggression which has been committed.\u2014 Earl Russell finally instructs you to propose tho-e terms to me, if I should not first offer them on the part of the Government.This despatch has been submitted to the President.The British Government has rightly conjectured, what it is now my duty to state, that Captain Wilkes, in conceiving and executing the proceeding in question, acted upon his own suggestions of duty, without any direction or instruction, or even foreknowledge of it, on the part of this Government.No directions had been given to him or any other naval officer to arrest the four persons named, or any of them, on the Trent, or on any other British vessel, or on any other neutral vessel, at the place where it occurred or elsewhere.The British Government will justly infer from these facts that the United States not only have had no purpose, but even no thought, of forcing into discussion the question which has arisen, or any other which could affect in any way the sensibilities of the British nation.It is true that a round shot was fired by the San Jacinto from her pivot gun, when the Trent was distantly approaching.But, as the facts have been reported to this Government, the shot was nevertheless intentionally nred in a direction so obviously divergent from the course of the Trent as to be quite as harmless as a blank shot, while it should be regarded as a signal.\u2014 So, also, we learn that the Trent was not approaching the San Jacmto slowly when the shell was fired across her bows ; but, on the contrary, the Trent was, or seemed to be, moving under a full head of steam, as if with a purpose to pass the San Jacinto.We are informed also that the boarding officer (Lieutenant Fairfax) did not board the Trent with a large armed guard, but he left his marines in the boat when he entered the Trent.He stated his instructions from Captain Wilkes, to search for the four persons named, in a respectful and courteous though decided manner, and he asked the captain of the Trent to show his passenger list, which was refused.The Lieutenant, as we are informed, did not employ absolute force in transferring the passengers ; but ho used just so much as was necessary to satisfy the parties concerned that refusal or resistance would be unavailing.So also, we are informed, that the captain of the Trent was not at any time, or in any way, required to go on board the San Jacinto.These modifications of the case, as presented by Commander Williams, are based upon our official reports.I have now to remind your lordship of some facts which poubtless were omitted by Earl Russell, with the very proper and becoming motive of allowing them to be brought into the case on the part of the United States, in the way most satisfactory to this government.These facts are, that at the time the transaction occurred an insurrection was existing in the United States, which this government was engaged in suppressing by the employmsnt of land and naval forces ; that, in regard to this domestic strife, the United States considered Great Britain as a friendly Power, while she had assumed for herself the attitude of a neutral ; and that Spain was considered in the same light, and had assumed the same attitude as Great Britain.It had been settled by correspondence that the United States and Great Britain mutually recognized as applicable to this local strife these two articles of the declaration made by the Congress of Paris in 1850\u2014namely, that the neutral or friendlv flag should cover enemy\u2019s goods, not contraband of war, and that neutral goods, not contraband of war, are not liable to capture, under an enemy\u2019s flag.These exceptions of contraband from favor were a negative acceptance by the parties of the rule hitherto everywhere recognized as a part of the law of nations, and whatever is contraband is liable to capture and confiscation in all cases.James M.Mason and E.J.MacFarland are citizens of the United States and residents of Virginia.John Slidell and George Eustis are citizens of the United States and residents of Louisiana.It was well known at Havana, when these parties embarked in the Trent, that James M.Mason was proceeding to Eugland in the affseted character of a Minister Plenipotentiary to the Court of St.James, under a pretended commission from Jefferson Davis, who had assumed to be Presiden* of the insurrectionary party in the United States, and E.J.MacFarland was going with him in a like unreal character of Secretary of Legation to the pretended mission.John Slifiell, in similar circumstances, was going to Paris as a pretended Minister to the Emperor of ihe French, and George Eustis was the chosen Secretary of Legation for that simulated mission.The fact that these persons had assumed such characters has been since avowed by the same -JeSerson Davis in a preten leu message tu au unlawful and insurrectionary Congress.It was, as we thiuk, rightly presumed that these ministers bore pretended credentials and instructions, and such papers are in the law known as despatches.We are informed by our Consul at Paris that these despatches, having escaped the search of the Trent, >vere actually conveyed and delivered to emissaries of the Insurrection in England.Although it is not essential, yet |t is proper to state, as i do also upon information and belief t tat the ovyner and agent, and all the officers of the Trent, including the Cominander 'Vyilliaras, had knowledge of tfie assumed characters and purposes of iflç persons beforenamed when they embarked on that vessel.Your lordship will now perceive that the case b Tore us .Ilslea