Montreal herald and daily commercial gazette, 3 février 1875, mercredi 3 février 1875

[" CARDS.FBANC o.wood.Advocate, 140 *St- «rA.xta.eE» (fSti-oot, Nearly opposite Herald Office.Jane 27\tly 182 \"VANtfECK & GREEN, Stock and Exchange Brokers AND general FINANCIAL agents Stock*, Bonds, Government Securities and Foreign Exchange bought and sold on Commission.OFFICE : 22 St.John Street, Montreal November 14\t8m 271 McINTTRE & CARMAN barristers, a ttornefs-at-la w Solicitors in Chancery, NOTARIES PUBLIC, Ac., oonnj\"^7ïr^t.3L«xj, K'IHTYRE.\tB.B.OARilAN.January 10\tjy g EDWARD W.COIT, Iron and Metal Commission Merchant, No.205$ WALNUT STREET, Philadelphia, Pa- BOILER PL ATE 4, BOILER TUBES SHIP PLATES\u2014Specials.August 1\tly 181 H.HEYKEMAN & GO., CIGAR MERCHANTS 419 St Paul Street, Montreal.October 20\t249 Frederick Wm.Terrill Advocati A Mtorney-at-Law, Offlce\u2014Ho.217 8T.JAMES S'irtEET, Office, Opposite July 21 the TFsJneu kOHTBRAL.ly 172 CRAIG & MOFFAT, Accountants and Assignees, North British Chambers, U HOSPITAL STREET, MONTREAL DAVID J.CRAIG, Official Assignee, Commissioner for taking Affidavits, ALEX.MOFFAT, Assignee, Commissioner for taking Affidavits.January 29\tly 24 Maclen#an & Macdonald, Barristers, Solicitors, Notaries, &c.CORNWALL, ONT.D B.MÀCLENNAN, H.8AN7ZVLD April 2 MACDONALD ly 78 L.J.FORGifiT, STOCK BKOKKK Member of the MonlreulSllock Exohangs.QQ St Francois Xavirr St.Stocks, Shares, Bonds, Debentures and all classes of Negotiable Securities bought and sold on Commission and on Margin.April 7\tly gj Robinson, Donahue & Co IMPORTERS, WHOLESALE DEALERS IN Sugars, Teas and Tobaccos, 152 McOÎLL STREET, OPPOSITE ALBION HOTEL) MONTRBAL.â&mploB ««nt by Mail Tnlv 19 doBlr«d.ifi HENRY HOGAN, n.oal 147 ST.JAMES STREET, DF STAIRS.Bonds, Mortgages, Loans and Investments arranged.February 4\tly 29 TO INVENTOR^ GIBBS & COURSOLLE, SOLICITORS OF FAtoxktei of Xxx'VT\u2019exLtloxi.63 SPARKS STREET, (P-O.BOX461) Ottawa.Patent buslnoss or every kind attended to; Trade and Timber Marks, p.m.Registered Letter» must be posted 16 minutes before the closing of each Mall.Street Boxes are visited at 10 a m., 12.30, 5.30 and 8 p.m.STORES TO LET.CAPITAL, - - $10,000,000 Deposited la Oaaeda under control o Montreal Board, $650,000.Annual Revenue, $7,646,208 Mercantile risks accepted at the lowest current rates.Dwelling Houses and Farm Properties insured at lowest terms.G.F.C.SMITH, \u2019Chief Agent for the Dominion April 17\t91 IELO^-A-IEi INSURANCE COMPANY Of Xjivor*i3C>ol.FIIELIEL&S LIFim CAPITAL.$10,000,000 FUNDS INVESTED.12,000,000 ANNUAL INCOME.5,000,000 Liability of Shareholders Unlimited TO LET, Half Ground Floor, 30 x 41 feet AND First Floor [good light] 30 x 85 feet, No.104 St.Peter Street, Adjoining Corner of LEMOINE STREET.Very suitable for a Light Fancy Business.Apply to SINCLAIR, JACK A CO., 413 St.Paul, Street, February 2\tr 27 STORES TO LET.Those substantial new Stores, BweîNos.750, 752, 754 Craig Street, ra \" A \u201d near Victoria Square, suitable for in \" P,\" [Wholesale or Manufacturing premises, being spacious and central.The upper flat can be used as a Publie Hall.Apply to M.PAQUETTE, No 749 Craig St.February 2\tde 27 Price Lists and Catalogues to the Trade on application.St.Peter and Oraig Streets, MONTREAL.December 15\tly 297 November 23 8m 278 T.C.WATSON, Stock Broker.11 HOSPITAL STREET, KONTBKAIti February\t*1 TO ENGINEERS A,ND MACHINISTS.ORDERS SOLICITED FOR Engine Lathes, Drills Dinners, d'C,, d'fl.Prices on application.THOMAS ROBERTSON* CO., 9, 11 * 13 Chenneville Street, Montreal.September 21\tly 224 CHANTELOUP; IRON AND BRASS FOUNDER.J.RIELLE, Xa4a.1a.1S.(SkArkT-oyox-» No.146 ST.JAMES STREET July\t\u2019v l«B BOOTS AND SHOES CISTS\u2019 \\m SUPPERS.We have received from New York today a CHOICE ASSOrTMEST of CEHTLEMEIfS SUPPERS, All Patterns and Styles Ladles making CHRISTMAS PRE-SENTS would do well to call and see our Stock, as these Goo Is are something new and never offered before in the City of Montreal.E.& A.PERRY, No.375 Notre Dame Street One Door East of John Aitken A Co.December 17\tIv 299 WOOD WORK.MAHOGANY, CEDAR, WALNUT, PINE, OAK, ASH WBITEWOOD, all sizes; also LIGNUM VITAE.Turned work of all kinds Special orders executed with despatch.Correspondence Invited.OGDEN & CO., 892 Washington Street, New Yobk.Stnfemhev 1 4\t8m II» FIHE O I I 1 » A 11T RJ tüN T All classes of Risks Insured at favonr-able rates.lalFJB I > Il I» A.K T\u2019 VI .IJ IV T Security should be the primary consideration, which is afforded by the large accumulated funds and the unlimited liability of Shareholders.Accounts kept distinct from those of ire Department.W.E.SCOTT, M.D., H.L.ROUTH, Medical Referee.W.TATLEY, H, J, MUDGE, Inspector.Chief Agents For the convenience of the Mercantile community, recent London and Liverpool Directories can be seen at this Offlce Montreal, 12th February, 1874.ly 88 December 8 y 291 CLENDINNENG\u2019S STOVES MADE FROM THE Finest ot Iron I Latest Improvements adapted to this Climate SUPERIOR FINISH! HERT STOPjRRiiTTD.If you wish to save tronbl be sure and buy a Stove that is made in tbe City.WHOLESALE & RETAIL.W.CLENDINNENG.October 6\tly ^37 holiday_luxuries.The undersigned beg to offer a com Plete assortment of DINNER DELI CACHES, CONDIMENTS, FRUIT, Ac «Iso tbe finest brands of French and English Liqueurs, Jouls Roederer, Théophile Roederer, Gla-1 ateur, Veuve Clicquot, Most it Ohandon, \u201c¦bd other Brands of Campagnes, moselle, RHINE WINE, SAUTERNE, CLARET, Ac,, &e.DUFRESNE A MoGARITY, 221 Notrk Daub stbbkt, ««c»inber 2»\tly *09 THE UHDERSIdHED OFFER FOR SALE In Lots to Suit Purchasers, At a Price much below Manufacturer\u2019s Cost, 5,400 ft, WROUGHT IRON PIPE 5 In.external and 4f in.internal diameter, Suitable for Artesian Wells.Dryiug Kilns,* \u2014ALSO\u2014 TWO (F.G.Beckett) PORTARLE ENGliEG&ROILERS 16 HORSE-FOWBB.EBSPELEÜ, REAVES & CO.Nuns\u2019 Buildings, (near French Cathedral, 21 & 23 DeBresoles Street.December 7\ttrg 290 fit TO LET, That First-class Store, No.2 Western Buildings, Chaboillez fquare, next door to Messrs J.^mlth A Co , Wholesale Grocers, and at present occupied by Mr.Raj more.Apply on the premises, or to WM.DOW A CO.February 2\t27 TO LfeT, STORE, No 389 St.Paul street, at present occupied by Messrs.Winnie g, HU & Ware.Apply to THOMAS PECK, 391 St.Paul Street.January 28\tr 23 British America Fire & Marine AjJurance Comp any g Establish ed 1833.Alt descriptions of Insurances effected at current rates M.II.Gault, Agent, Saint \u2018dames Street, DRY-GOODS.GIBB & CO.Have received, by the last Steamer, SEVERAL OASES of NEW Coatings, Waistcoatings and Trouserings.Also, an Assortment of the LATEST NOVELTIES In GENTLEMEN\u2019S HABERDASHERY Suitable for the approaching Christmas and New Year\u2019s Festive Season, December 19\tly 801 JOHN AITKEN & CO.HAVE JUST RECEIVED FOR EVENING WEAR: Ladies\u2019 Muslin Sleeveless Jackets Ladies\u2019 Muslin Polonaises handsomely trimmed.New Sewed Sets New Linen Collars and Cuffs New Muslin Aprons.377 NOTRE DAME STREET, Notember 25\tly 280 TO LET, A splendid large Warehouse on St.Therese Street, in the Centre of the City, m oat suitable for a Manufacturing Establishment.Also, a fine Cellar, well suited for a Beer Bottler.And several fine Offices on St.Vincent Street, heated with Steam and furnished with all modern Improvements.For terms and con l ions, apply to L.A.DssROSIEHS, N P., 30 St.Vincent Street.January 27\t22 OFFICES TO LET.OFFICES Ï0 LET, No.24 St.Sacrament Street.February 2 J.H.JOSEPH.m 27 TO LET IN BOYER\u2019S BLOOK CUSTOM HOUSE SQUARE, A first-class Double Offlce, second flat, entrance by 320 Commissioners St.; also an Offlce communicating with the third floor, suitable for parties dealing In light Goods ; large Box Hoist attached Apply to L.A.BOÏER, No.320 Commissioners Street, Up-stairs.January 19\t15 HOUSES TO LET.TO LET, A number of DWELLING HOUSES In different parts of the City.Apply to R.Stanlkt OnAEK BiOU, 162 St.James 25 BOOK A JOB PRINTING OF ALI, DBECKIPTIONS AT THB \u201cHERAT.TV OEETOE.PENNY, WILSON A CO, TO LET.For one or two yea^s, a fir&t-class House, elegantly furnished, situated on Manefleld Street, just _______jjelow Sherbrooke, containing Four Flats and Basement, with all mo dern improvements, (including Two B»th Rooms,) Dining Room, Drawing Room Library, Conservatory and Billiard Room on First Flat.Drainage and ventilation perfect.Fine Stables, Croquet Ground and Flower Garden.Reasonable terms will be made with a suitable Tenant.Apply by letter to \u201cA.B.,\u201d Herald Office.January 28 United States.Boston and New England 8\t!0 .States, exsept Maine-.New York and Southern 8 >boj L Chaput fils 33 csks h\u2019wlnes J Elliott 4* do; J Doyle A co 51 do; L Chaput fils A co 10 do whiskey; M P Ryau 94 dressed hogs; K A Cookson 118 do; D Rees a co 66 do.GRAND TRUNK EAST D Crawford 4 cases; F A Workman 50 bdls Iron, J Johnston A co 15 bales 2 cs mdse; H Caw thorn 7 bxs fish; W Wiseman 2 bxs do; M Latour 2 bxs do; Bourdon A R 2 do do; J Perlgot 4 do do; L Larrive 2 do do; T Lunn 2 dol brl do; Simpson W A 00 2 cs mdse; A C 4 cs 4 bxs mdse; Beaver St imping Co 1 bx castings; H Morgan A eo 3 blés mdse; S Carsley 1 ble do; J Murphy 1 do do 1 cse do; Marlon A R 4 bris g ware; J Taylor 10 loco blocks 1 brl kgs; W D McLaren 59 brls oil; Green A Son 1 case furs; Lord M A M 18 csks oil; W J McMasters 1 cse; J C A C Gordon 29 bxs fish; Z Treves 2 bxs do; AV Fraser 2 do do; Lann m Bros 2 do do; Mrs Davis 15 do do; D FraserS brls do; G Quinn 1 bx do; Mrs Crowley 1 brl |do; C Peg-nam 9 brls do; T Lunn 2 brls do; J Perlgot 3 do do; A A Ayers 2 pkgs; Ireland G A co 4 cases hardware; Crathern A C 9 bxs do; Dominion Oil Cloth Co 13 bxs, 1 pc machinery.PER MONTREAL A CHAMPLAIN R R.Pillow, H A co 1 blower: JAW McMaster 47 pkgs mdse; McIntyre, F A O 2 oases do; J McKay A Bros 43 pkgs do; A Murphy 3 cases do; J G McKenzie l_pkg do; G AVlnks Aco 13 pkgs co A R O\u2019Neil 2» kgs no; « w inks A eo 8 pkgs do; J G McKenzie 27 pkgs do; JAW J McMaster 4 pkgs do; A Murphy A co 1 pkg do; W Wood 2 Intyre, F A co 1 case do; Smith, C A co2 cases do; J CAE.Gordon 1 bx fish; T J Claxton 1 bale mdse; Whitehead A F 1 case do; J R O\u2019Neil 1 case do; Nels n A D 5 brls lozenges; Wilson, P A co 6 cases 15 bal s; Hlnyman, F A co 2 cases hd-ware; P Wands A co 5) bales wadding; W Kerkusky 1 case leather; D Torrance lu d, cigars; Ogllvy A co 3 do corsets; E Johnson A co 1 do corsets; MoLachlln Bros 2 esses do; A Prévost 1 os do; J Johnson A co 1 cs do; B Mc-Oornaic 1 cs do; (Jan Rub Co 8 cks; B Barsalou 2 cs; L Davis A co 4 os; L Taho, G L A co 6 bales hops; Brown A co 1 oases; B McPhersog 2 do; Evans, M A co 2 drays; M Villeneuve 91 bags feathers; S Taylor 6 hhd'-i.MARINE INTELLIGENCE.[BY TELEGRAPH.] The steamship.Moravian arrived out to-day London, Feb 2.Arrived out, steamships Parthia, from New York, and China from Boston.New York, Feb.2.Arrived steamship City of London, from Liverpool after nineteen day\u2019s passage.Halifax, Feb.2.The steamers Virgo, for Yarmouth, and Alhambra, for Boston, left to-day.The steamer Chase, for Portland, left at 8 p.m, OiTY ITEMS.The Holmans appear at the Theatre Royal next week.Travellers should wear Elmwood coll rs.They are easily carried, wear well, look nicely and do not require washing.The Montreal Rolling Mills Company have recommenced operations in their works at the Tanneries, which have beeu closed for the past seven weeks for repairs.About 250 hands are employed.Akrejt.\u2014James Connors, pork butclie-, and M chael Foley, stevedore, have been arrested ou a charge of aisauliiog James Melville, a pork butcher, wbiie coming borne from the Trotting Races on the 30th ult.Upset.\u2014On Monday night, while on his way home from the St.Bridget\u2019s T.A.& B.Society\u2019s concert, Dr.Hingston, the candidate for Mayor, was thrown from hie sleigh, but fortunatelv escaped without injury.Musical and Literacy Entertainment.\u2014 Last night a free muçical and literary entertainment, under the auspices of the First Baptist Church Young Mens\u2019 Association, proved a source of much pleasure to a large audience ; the duetts, solos; dialogues and readings being rendered in a faultie r manner.Police Court\u2014Feb.2d.\u2014Laurent Geli-neau, a middle aged man, was committed for trial at the Court of Queen\u2019s Bench, on the charge of having, on tne 23rd of last December, assaulted, with intention to murder, Joseph Payette, a moulder.An application will be made to obtain a writ of habeas corpus, bail being refused.Assaulting a Prostitute \u2014Alphonse Libelle, a moulder, is an habitual frequenter of a brothel in St Urbain street.He went there on Monday night plied with drink, quarrelled with one of the unfortunates and heat her most unmercifully.She caused his arrest immediately after.He was fined $10 or in default two months.Cariroo.\u2014 Yesterday afternoon two magaificent specimens of the moose deer were exhibited by our enterprising neighbor Mr.Crawford in front of his exquisitely fitted up store on St.James Street.They were shot in the neighborhood of the Mad-awaska river, and weighed about nine hundred pounds each.Mr.Crawford has a large supply of all kinds of game on hand in the very best order.Loitering Carters.\u2014Henry Saunders, a carter eharged with loitering outside St.Lawrence Hail was yesterday fined $1.James McEvoy,carter,charged with being the seventh on St.James street stand produced witnesses to prove that he was not the seventh man who backed on the stand and was therefore legally there.His Honor gave the defendant the benefit of the doubt raised and dismissed the case.The Bar of Montreal have [transmitted to the Hon.Mr.Church, Attorney General, the draft of a hill pi'oviding for certain reforms iu the administration of justice.It is urged that another Judge should be appointed for both the Superior Court and Court of Appeals ; that the Circuit Court and Superior Courts should sit more frequently, and that lawyers should be able to inscribe their cases at the same time for merits and enquete.Theatre Royal.\u2014\u201c Notre Dame \u201d drew a fair house last evening, and the perfor.mance was a very satisfactory one.Mr.King\u2019s Quasimodo was a very fine rendition of a distasteful character.Miss Webster as Esmeralda gave another of those touching character portraits, which have made her so popular.To-night, by request of numerous citizens, Mr.King giv-s hU unapproachable portrayal of \u201c Hamlet,\u201d and we opine a big house will result.Home Rule.\u2014Last night a large and enthusiastic meeting of sympathisers in the Home Rule Movement was held in St.Patrick\u2019s Hall.The meeting was presided over by Mr.Murphy, who reviewed at length the object of the movement.Mr.Brogan followed and in the course of soma able remarks, read a Utter from John Martin whose sentiments were appreciated by the audience.A collection taken up during the evening amounted to over $200.On motion, it was decided to adjourn for two weeks.Recorber's Court.\u201416 names on the court blotter this morning.Patrick H ggins, Alphrnse Labelle, Louis Lalour, Mayard Melville, Thomas Ryan, Joseph Labelle, Leon Rolland, Herbert Philibert, James Brown, Patrick Whelan, Mary L ;wis and James Robertson, were each charged with drunkenness and fined in amounts varying from $1 to $5.Charles Lavasque, charged with driving a sleigh without bells at-tached was fined $1.50 or ten days.Mr.Eastty\u2019s Readings.\u2014Last evening Mr.Eastty gave a selection of readings Irorn Shakespere, Scott, Dickens and Tennyson, many of them were good ; the more we have to record of Mr.Eastty\u2019s readings the more are we pleased.He, evidently, has made his authors his study.A new reading or rendering of Tennyson\u2019s \u201cCharge of the Light Brigade\u201d was given, which fairly electrified the audience.It is at all times pleasantto see native talent supported, aad the large audience last evening will take away any reproach that may exist in regard to the matter.Various Items \u2014The contract for the caps of the City Police has been awarded to Messrs.Schultze, Rcmhardt & Co., hatt.rj and furriers, No.291 Notre Dame street.The Choir of Christ Church Cathedral have resolved to form an association with the view of promoting the united interests of its members.Rev.Canon Baldwin was appointed President ; Mr.McLagan, Musical Director ; and Mr.J.H.Eastty, Secretary and Treasurer.Minnie Armstrong, a young girl, rescued from the gaol by a lady named Forbes, who had hopes of her reformation has been arrested on the charge of stealing from her benefactor.Protecting Females.\u2014Daniel Young, a respectable youug man, surrendered his tail to Recorder Sexton yesterday morning, to answer a charge preferred against him by Officer Lapointe, for fighting in the street, A man named Shea, who was arrested at the same time, failed to appear.Young stated that the fellow with whom he was fighting, grossly insulted two respectable youcg ladies, and when he remonstrated made aa assault upon him, which he returned with interest.His Honour said that if such a state of things existed, the prisoner ought to have been lauded rather than arrested.The officer said that Young, after the first attack returned a second time, and picked a quarrel.His Honour remanded the case in order that efforts bo made to produce the youug ladies in Court, and also to ensure the attendance of Shea.Acknowledgment.\u2014The S uperi utendeut of the St.Andrews Home acknowledges with thanks the following donations from Mr.James Drummond, Petite Cota ; 10 bags potatoes, 1 bag carrots aud 1 bag turnips; from A Friend, 6 bags potatoes ; from John Aitken & Co., 1 parcel shirts ; from Mrs.J.Mitchell, 1 parcel cast-off clothing, and from the Caledonia Curling Club, 1 tub butter, the result of a curling match between English and Canadian Rutter and Cheese Merchants.The treasurer of the Montreal General Hospital acknowledges with thanks the receipt of $25.80 subscription of Mr.John Date, plumber and gasfitter, of Craig street, and $25 80 subscriptions of the employees of his establishment, in all $51.60 ; aud a parcel of The Gentlemans' Journal for the use of the patients from Mr.Geo.T.Bulling.The Tanneries Municipality.\u2014.At a meeting of tbe Tanneries Council, held on Monday night, the question of the water supply to Delisle Village by the Corporation of Montreal, was fully discussed.The litter bave written to the Tanneries Council offering to supply the municipality with water at a given sum, the Council to collect from the pro, rietors.The Municipal Council came to the conclusion that they were not in a position lo make an agreement with the Corporation of Montreal until the commercial bill now before Parliament had passed, but so soon as the Corparation was formed they would comply with the request of the city.In the meantime, they advised that a deputation of proprietors wait on the Montreal Council and ask them to supply water at the old rate.Tho Mayor aad Secretary were appointed a committee to enquire as to the best place to procure a fire engine, the Councillors seeing the necessity for immediate action.An amicable arrangement was entered into with the Turnpike Trustees for the use of a portion of the road passing through the village, and a motion passed to pay off all expenses with reference to their late police force.SiSi\u2019H ANNUAL MEBIINQ OF T iK CANADIAN SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CR7ELTY TO ANIMALS.The annual meeting of the alove 8o< iely was held yesterday afternoon at the oflW of the Society, in the Mechanics\u2019 Hail, William Workman, E-q., the President, in the chair.About thirty members were present.The President congratulai*d the So iefy on the iinprow ment that had taken place in the tieatment of animats in and around the city, and wherever the influence cf the Society extends.Constant efforts should he made to further extend this greet and needed reform by kind admonition and persuasion.He directed the attention of the Society to tbe treatment of animals intended for slaughter.Both in the railway cattle trucks and on our streets and highway the most revolting cruelties were constant! iy perpetrated, principally by youthful ero-playees.He mentioned that Pomroy, the youthful monster recently tried at Boston for the murder of several children, is said to have imbibed his early proclivities iu connection with scenes of this kind.Ev.ry parent, teacher and guardian should, therefore, have a deep interest in the work of the Society.In conclusion, ho urged the necessity for public countenance and support.The Secretary, Mr.Fred.Mackenzie, M.P., then read the Annual Report, which states that the main or primitive part of the Society\u2019s operations have been well attended to by the agents in various localities, and in the city and vicinity by Inspector A.Galley.His report shows that during the year 25 convictions were obtained, 9 horses and 3 dogs mercifully killed by shooting, 4 fowliug pieces taken from men in the bush for shooting insectiverous birds, and 10 trap cages destroyed.A considerable decrease in tbe number of convictions is noted as compared with previous years ; attributed to the wholesome fear of the law which the same Inspector\u2019s active and zealous services in past years have inspired, and partially to an improved public opinion respecting cruelty to animals.The Inspector has by warnings and remonstrance prevented much cruelty, and it will be observed that the greater part of his work has been the punishment of persons guilty of acts of cruelty towards insectiverous birds, and it was gratifying to notice the constant increase in their numbers in the city and neighbourhood.The following agents of the Society in the country have done good service, viz.:_ C.Hibbard, St.John\u2019s, Q.; J.H.Potter, M.D., Frelighburg, Q.; R.\\Y.Sawtell, Woodstock; J.Patterson, Point Claire, Q ; and Augustus E.Lee, Danville, Q.The Committee regret deeply the loss from the country of Mr.C.Hibbard, (St.John\u2019s, Q.,) for throe years a zealous and ffioient officer.Mr.J.B.Chevalier has been appointed in his stead.In the educational part of the Society\u2019s work the Committee, aided by the Ladies Education Committee, have done as much as lay in their power in distributing publications bearing on the subject to people of various classes and ages.The Committee regret that circumstances beyond their control have prevented their giving prizes in the city schools fur the best essays on Kindness to Animals, but believe that that very desirable object will be accomplished before the next annual meeting'.Attention was directed to the improvements effected in the transportation of animals through the representatives of this and kindred societies in tbe United States and Canada, and the present Ministry intend to include the necesssary clauses in this connection in the General Railway Act, which they purpose to introduce during the coming session of Parliament.The thanks of the Society were tendered to the sister societies in London, Paris, New York, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Boston, Quebec aud Toronto, for continued gifts of their valuable publications ; also to Mr.W H.Kerr, for bis able honorary professional sendees, and to Mr.D.McEaehqrn, Veterinary Surgeon, who continues to aid the Society gratuitously and cheerfully The Chiefs of the City and Water Police and their men have also rendered great assistance to the Society, FINANCIAL STATEMENT FOR\t1874.ItECEIPTR.Balance from 1873\t Annual Subscription .Grant of City Council\t\t.$212 97 .394 00 .200 00 Total\t\t.$806 97 EXPENDITURE.Inspector's Salary\t Publications\t\t\t\t.$500 00 .110 30 Advertising.Ac\t\t.11 16 Balance ontand\t\t\t\t.176 51 Total\t\t.$806 97 The Reports were adopted.Moved by Mr G.Childs, seconded by Mr R.Holland, and carried unanimously :\u2014 That the thanks ot this meeting are hereby tendered to the office-bearers of the Society for their services during the past year, and that the following gentlemen be elected office-bearers for the ensuing year :\u2014President, William Workman ; Committee Hon Thos Ryan, A M Delisle, W Sache, Alfred la Rocque, G W Weaver, Jas Ferrier, jr, John Crawford, Wm Rodden, L A Boyer, Chas Alexander, W Clendinneng, Thos Cramp, James Hutton, A C Hooper, Andrew Allan, A McGibbon, Dr Scott, Alex Urqu-hart, Dr Bernard, R Moat, J H Joseph, Peter Kedpatb, James Johnston, F W Thomas, E A Prentice, W Markd MoIsod, Hon J J C Abbott, G A Drummond, E Carter, Q C, H Bulmer, W H Kerr, J D Crawford; Capt Clay, Thos Macduff, Wm Brown, N B Corse, J A Mathewson.Executive Committee :\u2014Geo W Weaver, W H Kerr, J H Joseph, Chas Alexander, R Moat, A La-Rocque, T Cramp, F W Thomas.Honorary Secretary-Treasurer ; Frederick Mackenzie.Honorary Solicitor ; W H Kerr.Honorary Veterinary\tSurgeon;\u2014D\tMcEachran, M R C V S, Ac.Inspector :\u2014Arthur Galay, Ladies Humane Education Committee: \u2014 President, Mrs Andrew Allan ; Vice-President, Mrs G W Simpson, Secretury-Treasur-er, Miss A McCord, and a committee of 42.Exeeutive\tCommittee :\u2014President, Mrs Andrew Allan ; Vice-President, Mrs G W Simpson ; Secretary-Treasurer, Miss A McCord, Mrs Neil McIntosh, Mrs T S Brown, Mrs Mackenzie, Mrs Wheeler, Mrs W B Lindsay, Mrs E Archbald; It was moved by Mr.W.Clenbinneng.and seconded by Mr.John Crawfobd\u2014That this Society endeavour to obtain the enactment by the Quebec Legislature of a law protecting insectivorous birds throughout the year.\u2014Carried.The question of the overcrowding of the City Passenger, Railway Cars, and the difficulty experienced iu obtaining a conviction against the Company, was fully discussed, and the matter ultimately agreed to be purely one for the City Council to decide.It was moved by Mr.T.Cramp, seconded by Mr.J.A.Mattuewson ;\u2014That in tha opinion qjthis meeting it is most desirable that a by-iaw should De passed by the City Council, for the purpose of preventing the overloading of street cars and omnibuses, and that the Executive Committee be deputed to wait upon tha City Council with a view to obtain the accomplishment of this object.\u2014Carried.Attention was also directed to tbe scene* of gross cruelty dally enacted in rear of the reservoir by ignorant and brutal carters daily employed in removing stone.The Secretary stated that several convictions had already beca obtriued against offending parties at the place in question, and that tho inspector would be instructed to attend to the matter.The meeting then adjourned.GERMANIA SINGING CLUB.For the past twelve years tlieve has been an institution in the city which during all period has been productive of much pleasure to its members, and of profit to the numerous institutions in whoso behalf its services have been generously accorded.It has been emphatically one of those things which leisure hours demand.The annual ball of the club took place oa Monday night in the Ottawa Hotel, where satisfactory arrangements had been made by the committee, consisting of Messrs.Bucher, President, Strohmeyer, Vice do., Boas and Hein.Prior (o the opening of the Ball, the President made a few appropriate words of welcome to tho guest», after which the club, under the conduct of their talented leader, Mr.Brandt, sang several glees.The ball room was tbe dining hall of the Hotel, in which about seventy couples \u201c threaded the mazes\u201d to the music of Gruenwald\u2019s string band.The scene was a very pretty cue, the dresses of the ladies being rich aad tisteful, while their personal charms appeared to excellent advantage under the soft ligh which fell from the ohand iiers and candelabra.There can be no mistake about it that the ladies and gentlemen were accomplished dancers, the figures atd movements being made with the utmost precision and grace.The programme of dances was an extended one consisting of twenty-eight items, many of them being of the good old fashioned sort which one too seldom sees nowadays.Shortly after midnight the announcement was made that refreshments were ready, and soon the parly were busily engaged discussing a capital bill of fare which Mr.Betmann, the chef de cuisine of Brown A Perley had pry.pared.Dumphy as usual had a capital s'aff of waiters who were most assiduous iu their attentions.We ought to say that the laying out of the tables was done in a very artistic manner.The second part of the programme having b en commenced, dancing was kept up to an sail}\u2019 hour, thq MOKTBSAL HSBALS AND DAILY G0MM2BGIAL GA&STIB.WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 3 1875.pleasant to a con- only regrtt Yeiog that such a time a* w*s spent h^d to come .lusion.A« fco-ts the club cannot he excel! d, their thoughtful considérât ou bein-r displayed upon every hand.r fBE MONTREAL HERALD -à VU DAILY COMMERCIAL GAZETTE IS ISSUED EVERY MORNING, (Sundays excepted.) TERMS OR ADVERTISING! Per Une.First Insertion, Nonpareil.8 cents.Subsequent, If Inserted every day 8\t\u201c Do,\tEvery otherday,,,.\t^\t11 Do.\tTwice a week.5\t\u201c Do.\tOnce a week.8\t\u201c S!x months, every day.,.$2.25 One year, every day.\t.\t4.00 Special Notices, 10c per line.Notices ot Births, 25c.Marriages and Deaths, 50o per Insertion.TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION: DAILY HERALD, $8.00 per annum, payable In advance.NOTICE.Regular Advertisers, and all other, sending Communications, or requiring Notices designed to call attention to Lee tares, Soirees, Concerts or any Publh Entertainments or Private Associations every Notice designed to call attention t.Private Enterprise, calculated or Jntendei to promote Individual Interest, can onl be inserted with the understandlne tbr miMos « prove that notwithstanding the increased expenditure during the present year of $18,821.02, tho receipts were larger than last year by $46 683 96 ; and further, that they had in the Treasury on 31st December last, $155,170.36 more tiinn on 31st D camber, 1873 That did not look much like running behind hand for six mouths $240,* 000.[Hear, boar ] NEGOTIATION CF THE LOAN.The Hon.TREASURER then proceeded to give some information as to the success of the Provincial 1- au in aid of railways.When he went to England last year to place the loan, he found tho rale of interest very low, and an indisposition to invest in p-rmanent securities.The fact that this was the first lean the Province ct Quebec had offered in the English market, and that it was in aid of railway constructi n, rather mili'.ated againrt our bonds.Moreover, certain parti* s did all they could to depreciate our bonds, stating that there were railways enough iu this eoun'ry to do business for twtnty-ûvo years, that they would yield no rtturn, and that t ie people of tho Province had no right under the Constitution to issue a loan iu aid of railways.However, with the assistance and co-operation of tho Bank of Montreal, aud the firm of Moiton, Rose & Co , he succeeded iu placing the Ran on very favou'ablo terms.Ho was aware that objections had been taken to the loan with a view to intimidate the present oovernment with the acts > f the form r, aimed principally at himself as having been in both administrations.As to the object on that the Government ha t no need of selling b inds because there was already nearly a million dollars at command to pay railway subsidies, he remarked that the proposition was founded on the assumption that the Government had a right to pay out of this surplus subsidies to lallways from time to time os require!.He couti-nied tnat this assumption was totally contrary to law ; the Government h\u201dd no right to pay out a dollar for such purposes.The amount payable to each Railway Oompa y aud the iuud from which such payments were to be made, were laid down in the Rdiway Aid Act of last session, and tho Government had no rizht to encroach upon the surplus fund.When the Railway Act was passed last session it was well known what the surplus in the Treasury wa\u201c, and if the Houso had intended to dispose of it in aid of railways it would have made such provision.The e were people in England interested in railway enterprises, sonie wanting to float their bonds, others to procure rails, others to secure advances on the strength of Government subsidies and the contributions of Municipal bodies.What did they meet with ?Why they were told that some of these municipal corporations would never pay their money ; that their by-laws, possibly, were Illegal ; that they were being contested in Courts of law ; that possibly a change of Government would take place, and a different railway policy be adopted ; that the Province of Quebec was qnknown iu the English market ; that it had nd right to obtain money for railways.These and many other statements were industriously circulated in London by parties who had a direct intorett in preventing the success of railway enterprises in C mad a, and almost enrirely prevented negotiiting, except on ruinous term?.The placing of the Quebec loan put a stop to these yumors, and showed that the Government were preparing before hand for liabilities to fall due.He had no hesitation saying that fbe placing of fhe loan of the Quebec Government would be the means ot helping railway companies to raise\tto better advantage than could possibly have been done otherwise ; and be the means of their obtaining more money for their railway bonds and compensât! them tbreo times over for tho loss on the Government bonds Ho tfonld remark here that certain charge s had been made against him of having taken advantage of bis position to dispose of some bonds of a railway in which he was interested j tnat he accepted a less price for the Government bonds on condition that a certain put of his railway bonds were taken at the same ime.He characterized these rumours as entirely devoid of foundation, Another objection was that the bonds should have be n given to the railway companies instead of money, as these companies could have sold the bonds to better advantage and saved discount.If the Government had decided to give the bonds to railway companies the Government would have been obbged to pay out these bonds in sums of from $20,000 to $100,000 to nearly a dozen railway companies, tj be banded ov.r to contractors from timo to time under the law These contractors are all more or less In debt to banks or private individnals, and must have paid out the bonds in liquidation of their debts at just such prices as their creditors might see flt to give.It would have been utterly impossible to obtain a quotation in the English market f ir our bonds if they had been disposed of to railway companies ; and the effect would have oven the depreciation of their value wherever known or introduced.A part of he bonds could not have been placed at any reasonable price unless parties bringing out the loan, had the contract for the whole, for a time at least.Comparisons had been made between the Dominion five per cent bonds at 103 to 106, and our bonds at 88 to 89, but parties who wished to depreciate our bonds, purposely ignored the tact that these bonds of the Dominion sold in 1869 and 1871 at from 95 to 97 on fhe 100, and were placed op the English market at a 1 ss price than ours in July last.Moreover it was notf-ir to take even the present quo'ation of Quebec Bonds, and then say there Is a great loas between the price obtained and the present selling price.The present good standing of our bonds was to be at'r'buted mainly to the effur s of Sir John Rose and the Bank of Montreal, in London.Their respectability and character gave a credit to our bonds which they would not\totherwise have had.\tHe consult d with eminent bankers in Loudon to whom he had letters of introduction as to the loan and the possible prise he would obtain, and in every case he was told that all he could reasonably expect on any Provincial loan not known in the London mark* t for 5 per cent bonds would be from 91 to 92J per cent.It was also said that if the bonds had been given to respective railways the Province would not have suffered the loss of discount.This was not the fact; no matter who got the bonds the moment they were out of the hands of the Government the Province became liable to interest on the full face of the d bouturas.If the railway companies could have sold the bonds at a higher fuure than that obtained, then he granted there would be loss to the railway companies, and not te the Province.But no one conld pretend that bonds given indiscriminately in small sums would have returned any thing like so much to the railway companies.They had already precedents of the working of a Government handing over their bonds to railway companies and contractors, imtaad of negotiating them and handing over the proceeds.The six per cent bonds of the Province of Nova Scoria which had been given to the contractors of the Windsor and Annapolis railway w*re at one time publicly advertised in London and sold at a large discount to the s rious injury of the general credit of the country The Canadian Government afterwards, in view of this event, assumed to itself the right of paying the Company in cash instead of pe'mitring the public credit to be jeopardized by the i-t be attributed the ' p-ice of cur bon is.i t hu had sh wn ibe G vi r ment present Ho was to the had no o:d r to inectf calls likely railway su hi idles than to $3,000; ditto on Asylum of Sisters of Pro- | financi'd necewiitias which might at any vidence, Montreal, $8 000 ; making a total of $138,822.93.He then dwelt on the proposed expenditure for next fiscal yea*, which corresponded with the estimates submitted to the House.He stated that the Government intended examining thoroughly into the administration of justice with a view of ascertaining if equal efficiency cannot be obtained at less cost to tne country.There were some officers in that D partment inadequately paid, while others might be overpaid.He particularized qs underpaid Sheriffs in several districts, and District Magistrates.The Igrge expenditure required for the Department had, however, prevented tho Government Lorn granring an increase till when the subject was thoroughly examined into by the law officers of .the Crown.TRe same remarks also applied to police expenditure, Qn the estimatis for the Educational Department, the hon.Treasurer remarked on the necessity of paying large salaries in order t > obtain tne most efficient staff if Normal School prof ssors ; and he, there-icre, retained amongst the estimated receipts, a sum to he received from tuition fees of the several schools, to be distributed .amongst the professors He called stcen-tion to the amoum of $7,600 for the Board of Arls and Mauuf.ctures as 60 percent over that of last year.He remarked on fhe iirportanse of training young men into useful a branch Ou item Immigiarion and Repatriation, $50,000 ; he stated that the Government iuieudtd to apply a portion of this amount towards preparing loci, lions on Crown Lands by building houses aud cl anug a few acres of land on each 10 acres to encourage those who wished to return from tho United States to remain in this Province.He n ferred to item Public Deparime ts on account $100,000 ; and time compel the Company or its contractors to realize the bonds, no matter at wha* psice.He then came to the thtrd proposition that the bonds were sold at a low figure, and did not realize so much as the Dominion Loan.That he had already answep d in discussing the other points, He never expected to realize a price quite equal to that of the Dominion Government, as the Dominion resources and credit were so well known by English capitalists, but no Province or Government so little known as Quebec on its first appearance in the English market did better than they did, and he R lieved a large majority of those int rested, or not inter rested in the Province, were p ufectly satisfied with the result of his mi sion ti England.He had no personal end to eeive in trying to negoriqte the loan.(Hear, hear), but he did wish to discharge his duty to the House and to the Province.H s bett efforts were directed to g ving such information to those who could assist him in the transaction, and through them the British public in order thet * ur true position might be known, ard our credit established on a firmer basis ; and he humbly conceived he had succeeded reasonably well in his purpose.«Loud cheers.) He then mçnïioqed several dtsT tinguiebed financiers who had complimented the Treasurer on the\u2019highly successful manner in which he hid placed the loan He related difficulties he had met with on the London Stock Eschauge before he succeeded in having the loan quqttd under the head of oOolonial Government Securities\u201d owing to an indus'Uousiy ciicu'a ed rumor that the Jaw of last seacon was def crive, as no particular amount wa- d1 finitely fixid He paid a high compliment to Sir John Rose without wnose assisiauee he declared of opinion t House that alt\u2019rnativo in to be mada for negotiate the loan ; ihi law not cllowin the surplus iu hand to be ustd for that purpose; th*-t to have given b nds to the dii-ferent railway companies would have endangered the credit of the Proviuce, aud not have done as much in railway int treats as to sell the b >nds and pay the companits interest, and that the price obtained lor riio bonds was a fair one, quite as much under the circumstances as could be expected.He declared that the !a*e Government acted wisely aud in tho public interest iu tho Course tbej adopted, and further, that he carried out to the letter the provisions of tho Order in Council respecting the piepi-ration of the bonds and their sale in London, aud in depositing the loan iu the various banks of the Proviuce on iater-es' till wanted for railway purpos.s and that, on the whole transaction, he had acted upon and carried out the unda;standing he had with his colleagues on the matter.He was perfectly satisfied that had be not closed the sale at tho time fo ¦ the price ohtaiued, the probability was that the transaction would not have been closed to-day, and no such price could be obtained now as then.He con.-idcred the loi s of tbe small discount at which bonds were held, smaller than could be reasonably expected, aud n it to be ca'led a loss, because tire pioceed-were given to railway companies instead of the bonds themselves.He raid that his having placed tho lean amongst Colon'al Government stocks, was doing goo 1 service not only far tbe novinca of Quebec, but for the other Provinces of the Dominion, and in -tubers of a Provincial Government had not hesitated to thank him for his so vices in so doiug, saying he had been lighting their batri s, as well as his own.He said bethought it was well for the House to have a full statement of facts relating to the subject, more especially as it was iu a manner forced upon him, and if any injury was done to the ciudit of the Province iu consequence, the fan t was not his The Hon.Tieasu\u2019-er continued ; If this Hou^e considers 1 have beau to blame in any way respecting the negotiation of the loan ; if the Honorable M rubers thiuk I neglected the interests of the Province; if they think that I deserve censure, I must bow to their decision ; I am quite ready for any investigation any enquiry, the more searching the better.I am willing my public acts should bo judged upon rheir merits by those capable of understanding and judging of the difficulties of my position in London and the manner they were met and overcome.I am willing also to ullow the good sense of the people of t he Proviuce to_pranounce as to my conduct and abide by their decision.There are paities in this House wRo have bad fo do with placing loans on the English miuket, and who know the difficuliies to be met with in sallsfrctori y arranging such matters ; let them testify.One fcf-n.member of this Housi from Montrial Centre, was in London at the time and could sp' ak of how other bankers considered the Quebec loan was placed.He will bear me out iu sayiog that without exception those he met with said that the price obtained was a large one, and that the Province had every reason to be satisfied.RAILWAY POLICY.He then entered into the railway policy of the Government, but would not go into details, as opportunity would be afforded, when the resolutions came before the House, of freely explaining the intentions of the Government.Soma members had expressed Sin-satisfaction at the Goyernmeqt fqr not bringing dowq their railway policy sooner ; but it will Re remembered tint ceitam companies had until 1st January fo make their option qs to whether they would take lauds or a cash subsidy ; aud the Government had also to obtain inforinat\u2019oa as to the progress made on the respective roads, in order to know what course to pursue There is difficulty in arriving at a prop r cenclusion what aid to grant to reconcile the necessities of railway interest with financial resources.It woujd bo ctyy to grant sufficieuf aid to railways if he had plenty of mo:i n-cecsary to understanding of the whole question, hot).Treasurer concluded his address followi¦ - I have to thank lion, m this House for the kind and courteous man nor they have r*ceived my remarie, only upon thi; ocouiou, but on m my previous occasions.This courtrsy has 10 means be n co fined to this n le ot the House.For the const h ritlon received by him from the other sid) of tbe Houso he thanked the hoa.members.B.foro next budget, in the nature of things, the personnel of the House would be much (hanged.Others would taka their pres* nt position before the country, end the conduct of our public aBairs would be entrust! d to other parties.For the most p irt, if those who succeeded them endeavoured to imi tetc their predecessors for the past eight reals, iu so far as exclude from all discussion questions of nationality, race find creed, and judged of qU( siions upon (heir r al merits, they would deserve the approbation of the country*,as he believed the present and past bgid dures deserved the thanks of every well wisher of the Province He firmly believed ia tbe future of our Dominion.We are destined to become a grtat nsti .n.great as respects population ; great as respects our free instituions ; as well es by laws and tlnir nd-ministration, and destined to become one of the great powers of the world in our influence on other nations, in example ot our enterprise in agricultural, commercial and mechanical pursuits.Ho trusted also our educational an t religious institution! would keep pace wbh our natural prosperity, and prove that the nation on this side of the Ailanric has uot deteriorated from those two great nations in Europe fiom which we »re descended, but that wo are determined to follow in their feorit-ps and show that increasing age as a Dominion docs not weaken our powers and energies but that each year adds addition'll strength aud vigor to our iusiitutioua till we number as many centuries as we have years since the formation of tho confederacy of the provinces cf British North America.He had faith «iso in the future ot our own Province.We have passed many valuable and wise laws, which have also been well administrated ; we hive abundance of food fur man and beast in our borders ; our advance in the opening up of too Province by roads aud railways baa been maiked, and we are advancing with greater rapidity jhau before, dhe construction of Railways cannot fiil to mate) idly advance our prosperity in every d'paitment of industry.He trusted our educational and religious aivan'ages bad kept and still keep pace with our other improvements.A wise economy in administration of our n sources, a true regard to the interests of our Province as paramount to mere party ti s, strict attent on to our duties as private iniividuals, and as public men, cannot fail with the blessing of a kind Providence to make and keep ua as a h ppy, contented and prosperous people.The Rod Treasurer resumed his seat amidst loud aud prolonged cheer*.Mr.ALEXANDER said with regard to the negotiating of the loan by the Hon Treasurer, he might say, that being- in London about the time this Joan was made with two of bis confreres from the Oily Council if Montreal, oa tRe etyme business, and daily meeting fqr some time the Honorable Treasurer, th' y formed the opinion that the loan made by him, and the terms of it were highly shcçes-ful, and cariisd out with much tact on his part Not only was this their opinion; but also tint of the ablest financiers of that city, with whom they came in coutaet.All of them formed the opinion that in the interests of this Province, he had done well.He might say, further, that those with whom they negoti-a'ed their loan, affirmed dissHpctiy that they could not take any other on se favourable terms aa that given to Mr.Robertson.Mr.Alexander continued ; The Honourable Tieaiurer, since my,return, has had the opinion of some of our prominent financiers, who all confirm the impression made oa our minds when in London.Mr.Speaker, permit me to tny that, in my opin\u2019oo, any discussion on this qu stion will uot conduce to the sale of your bouds in the London market, but I fear will have a con-'rary effect and act injuriously to our credit.The Loadou money market is very sensitive ; the stock brokers a*e always on the witch, and 1 am persuaded that the hon.House would not like by any action ot theirs to impair the credit of the Province.A.large number of your bonds are still unso d, and it would be a pity to put those future bonds which may ba usued, in a worsejporiiion by a discussion that may give the impression to the Province and to the London Stock Exchange that this hon.House does not sustain its measure in the matter of this loan.In my judgment such discussion as will throw discredit on the ao ion of the hon.Treasurer in the negotiating of the loan last summer, will only prove detrimental to the price of the bonds in tbe London mark't.Mr.Alexander concluded by qmphatioaily stating that there can be no doubt but that in the interest of the country the loan was a most successful one.The House went into Committee of Supply and passed the Legislative itemsyiro forma The House adjourned at 10.45.ma B£îX MÊTâLLia pess is WORLD.IHE \\rite easier.Joseph Mason\u2019s Vulcanized Pons and will endure longer than tbe finest steel pen.One trial will convince tbe most skeptical.The London Daily Standard says of these new p' ns \u201c One of Joseph Mason\u2019s Vulcanized Pens will last from seven to eight of the ordinary steel pens.\u201d For sale everywhere.BIRTHS.At 74 9 Sherbrooke etreet, on the inst., Mrs.It.G.Watson, uf a s n.Ht NOTICES.PSCIAL NOTICE.HIED On Monday, 1st February, at his residence, 531 Sherbrooke street, W.M.B.Hartley.Advocate, P.3.A., aged 63 years.The fu eral will take plaoe from his residence, on Wednesday af ernoon, at S o\u2019clock.\t__ AMUSEMW XheSB'Sarmatian,\u2019 BAILING FROM pofM foi ::::: ON V1UEDAY, 6ih FEBRUARY, WILL CtLL AT HALIFAX, N.s.FOR PASSAGES, APPLY TO H.& A ALLAN, .rorner > ouville acd Common Streets.THiUATRE ROYAr BY KB.QUEST.THIS EVENING, T.0.KING'S Scholarly Interpretation of X3T A.XtÆÏ-.EJ'r Î To-morrow\u2014ROB ROY, with numerous accessories.Friday\u2014Benefit of T.O.KING, Secure seats at Prince\u2019s, February 3 28 DIVIDEND NOTIC Ec tstotic is.A DIVIDEND of SIX PER CENT, has been declared upon the Capital Stock of the CANADIAN ENGINE AND MACHINERY COMPANY, payable on the 15 th MARCH next, to the Shareho\u2019ders whose names are on the Brnks of the Company on the 1st of March, '8\u20198.The Transfer Books will be closed from the 1st to the 15th March, both days inclusive.H, E.JOPLING, Secretary and Treaiurrr.February 3\tb 8 JEWELLERY.GOLD GROSSES! From $5 to $275.E.G-.MELLOrt 285 N0TBE DIME STREET (CRYSTAL February 8 BLOCK.) 28 TENDERS WANTED of February 2 27 Will make application to the Parliament of the Dominion of Canada at the next sitting thereof, for an Act to amend their Acts of Incorporation by empowering them to Increase their Capital Stock, acquire Steamers or other property for Caih or Stock, hold more Real Estate, provide for an Increased number and qualUoaiion of Directors and change their Corporate name, and for other purposes.D GiR UARD, Solicitor of the Richelieu Company.Montreal, 1 th January, 1*75\t17 The Canadian N avigation Company Will make application to'the Parliament cf Canada, at the next sitting thereof, for an Act to emend Its Act of Incorpcration, empowering them to dispose of any steamer or steamers and other personal aud r ai property In favor of auy party or corporation, and to accept cash or shares of such corporation in payment thereof, D.GIROUARD, Solicitor of the Canadian Navigation Co.January 28\t!m 93 whether we can make our assets availabl-ia the principle for the piymept of Su> sidles or available ia tfie shape of the iet -rest we obtain on essets iu the Dominion Goveroxufnte hands, to meet equal ia* rest i adjourned at 10.45.ST.LAMBERT ANNEXATION BILL.Before the sub-Oommittee on private hills, Messrs, Beatty and Nichols appeared agaiusi the bill for the annexation of St.Lambert to Longueil.Before evidence was t\u2018ken it was stated that the first proposal to annex all St.Lambert had been abandoned, and it was only desired that the portion above the bridge be detached from St.Lam.bert.The witnesses stated that this was a new proposal, and one which met even stronger disapproval than the other.The part pro-[ osed to be taken would share in all tho improvements produced by the taxes of the village without a share of tho expenses, and as proof it was mentioned that one P opetty, bought a few years ago tor three thou-and dollars, was valued by an offerer at $13,000, bu- the holder refus d to sell at thit.They objected that the first proposal to annex the whole village was a pretext, as the present was the real object which it was hoped to obtain in name of a compromise aud some who signed for the origiual annexât'on were opposed to this scheme al-though their names were used as approving.Dr.Larocqus contended that it was unfair to tax farming property as if laid out m streets.Those asking to join Lon-gueuii were .now taxed three-quarters per cent., besides having to keep up sidewalks.Mr.Nich ls stated that they had never paid more than a half per cent., and that only on nominal value, the farm spoken oi tor which f 12,000 was refused being onlv ra.ed at $2,000, and those recently purchasing were charged for full value Mr Beatty stated that the neighbourhood had been dead til! within two years since which time it had been growing rapidly, aud this bill would hamper those who were improving their property and attracting population.\tr e j Di.Larocquk said that taxes would follow, and that it was unfair to tax farmers for village property.Messrs.Nichols and Beatty pointed out t rat so soon as forming property touching the village was improved by its taxes the farms which were to be exempted from t ese would no doubt bo cut up into build-ing lots.;'\u2019r- ^\u201cxandrr and Hon.JAs.Ferrier both pointed out tho injustice of the act.hourV discussion the sub-commUtde aSreed tor epoitto the general committee.MAHAY IhiLA _________ _^ ^ ^ ^ Brothssh (the largest Manufacturers of Ooooa iu Europe,) having the exclusive supply of this unrivalled Cocoa, invite comparison with any other Cocoa for Purity-fine Aroma\u2014Sanative, Nutritive aud Sustaining Power\u2014Easiness of Diges-tion \u2014 and especially, high delicious flavour.One trial will establish It as a f.vourite Beverage for breakfast, luncheon and a sootmng refreshment after a late evening.N.B.-Caution-.Mara villa ¦> is a registered Trade Mark.MARAVILLA COCOA\u2014Tho -¦¦ Taylor Brothers\u2019 M^ravnu Colon 7nl achieved a thorough success, and super seden every other Cocoa In the market Entire solubility, a delicate aroma, and à lare oonoentratiou of the purest elements at nutrition, distinguish the Maravilla Oaeoa above all others.For Invalids and Dyspeptics, we could not recommend a more agreeable or valuable b^l \u201c For further favourable opinions vi i Standard, Morning Post ~ °n \u2019 ld Water Works Department SEALED TENDER'*, addressed to th undereigned, will be received at the City Clerk s Office, Oi\t\u2014reA-;'-C-Aej.- .SEALED TENDERS, addressed to the Secretary, will be received up tiff the 23rd day of FEBRUARY next, for the various works, Including the furnishing of RAILS, SPIKES and BOLTS, required In the construction of the HAMILTON and NORTHWESTERN RAILWAY, From Ham lton to Farrie, and from t la-ksvilie to Collingwcod,\u2014about 127 Kites.Tenders will be r.-calved for the construction of the whole* line, for separate sectioi s of sr Ral s, &o#l and for the d.'ffjrent classes of works.Plans and Specifl salions wl 1 be ready for inspection on 1st February rex*, and forms of tender and further information can be had from tin thief Ergineer at the Company\u2019s Offices, Hamilton.The Company do not bind their selves to accept '.he lowest or any Tender.M - IT1 AND YOUNG, Secretary, Hamilton, January -23, 1875.27.80 f 8, 6, 9, 12F 22 INSURANCE.SCOTTISH COMMERCEL Insurance Co.FIRE & LIFE CAPITAL.- $10,000,000.Province of Quebec Branch, 19