The canadian gleaner, 5 juillet 1877, jeudi 5 juillet 1877

[" CANADA LIFS ASSURANCE COMPANY.\u201cMINIMUM\u201d System of Assurances has just | been adopted by this Company, where, by & | partial application of the profits, rates of premium are : | er than have ever before been Low offered for Life Assurance.The folowing are the rates for Assurances of each | $1,000, with profits upon the system referred to: ; sou.ral, aux.ANNUAL | \u2014 \u2014 21 $13 80 39 $23 80 22 13 10 40 24 70 23 13 50 41 25 60 ; 24 14 00 42 28 50 ! 25 14 70 43 27 49 , 26 15 20 44 28 50 a7 18 80 45 29 60 28 16 40 46 30 60 29 16 90 47 31 60 30 17 50 48 33 70 31 18 10 49 3410 32 18 60 50 36 70 33 19 20 51 37 60 34 19 80 52 39 60 35 20 40 53 41 70 36 21 10 54 44 00 37 22 00 55 46 40 38 22 90 The above table,and a full explanation of the \u201cMinimum\u201d system aro published, and may be had upon application.A.G, RAMSAY, R.HILLS, Managing Director.Secretary: General Agent for Province of Quebec, R.POWNALL, Agent for Huntingdon, W.W, Corserr; Agent for Athelstan, J.BREADNER.; Canada Life Building, 182 St.James street, Morts | Oct.16, 1876.7 LAKE Sr.FRANCIS NAVIGATION Co.(LIMITED.) HIS Company's new light-draft and fast-sailing T steamer Sr.FRANCIS, will run during the season of navigation as follows : Will leave the Canal Basin, Montreal, every Tuesday and Friday, and Lachine on the arrival of the 5 p.m.train.Will make the downward trip every Monday and Thursday.Placed on the route to secure reasonable rates and accommodate tho people on the route between Cornwall and Montreal, the Company relies on a continuance of their support.Owned and controlled Ly parties on tho route, the best security is given that no advantage will ever be taken of the Public.ALEX, ANDERSON, May 2.President, XAMINE OUR RAKE before buying.See the \u201c horse-dumping lever.\u201d The horse does the work, No labor on the operator.Can bo used by a small boy in the heaviest hay.\u2018 Warranted never to dump unless when required ; holds the teeth up without fastenings in passing from onc field to another.\u201d No castings, snaps, dogs, chains, or uscless contrivances.All wrought iron.Best American teeth, tempered in oil ; warranted for one season and guaranteed to keep their proper shape.10,000 in use and giving the best satisfaction.Manufactured only by us.Buckeye Mowers, Reapers, &o.We manufacture the Buckeye Mower in 5 different sizes, with either wood or iron frames.All boxes Labbited and adjustable, and can be kept completely tight until machine is completely worn out.See our new Model Mower with patent adjustable boxes on all bearings.The lightest draft, most efficient and durable Mower in the market, Farmers, mechanics, storekeepers, and others, make more money in the summer months in selling our implements than any other make, Liberal commission paid.For all information, circulars, &c., call on or apply to our suth- orized representative, R.J.Latimer, 92 Foundling street, Montreal.G.M.COSSITT & BRO.Proprietors Canada Agricultural Implement Works, Brock- ville, Ont, and Warcrooms 92 Foundling, 44, 46, & 48 Normand street, Montreal.AGENTs\u2014John Barnes, Huntingdon ; James Anderson, Valleyfield ; Geo.Long, Dundee ; Antoine Hé- bert, St Martine ; David Tait, St Louis de Gonzague.CaP a Tt a Sl = xen PIANOS AND ORGANS.THE SMITH CANADIAN ORGAN COMPANY, BROME, P.Q.0 OUR FRIENDS AND THE PUBLIC.\u2014In commencing the manufacture of Organs in the Province of Quebec, where little has hitherto been done towards the production of a FIRST-CLASS INSTRUMENT, after careful consideration, we have decided that the only course which can lead to permancntly successful results is the production of the very best instrument that can possibly be constructed.To a certain extent the timo chosen for inaugurating such an enterprise is unfavorable, inasmuch as a number of extensive manufacturers in the United States (a good many of whom have gained an unenviable reputation) have turned their attention to the fabrication of a cheap instrument for the Conadian market, These they are sending here in large numbers and selling them at low prices in order to realize money upon them under the pretence that they are sacrificing them on account of the hard times, Their inferiority of workmanship fully warrants this reduction in price.\u2018There has been but little reduction in the price of ekilled labor, and the value of first-class materials, Instead of depreciating, has actually increased.Superior instruments cannot be made to compete with inferior ones fn point of price, therefore the only course for us to pursue is to make the best instruments possible, sand trast to the good judgment and discrimination of the public to decido *etween good and inferior work, and pass their verd: .t on our productions.We pledge ourselves to use the best material that can be procured ; that our work shall be executed in the most thorough and substantial manner, and that we will eell our instruments at as low a price as is consistent with A moderato profit.We are determined to give our customers instruments that will defy competition from Awecrican manufacturers.And while wo do not feel like harping to the public on the old string of patronizing Home Industry we do feel that if they will carefully and impartially exam.Ine our work they will not hesitate to say that we are producing a first-class instrument.S&F FULLY WARRANTED FOR FIVE YEARS\" Inspection solicited.Terms easy.Prices moderate.T.R.MILNE, Agent at Huntingdon for the District of Beauharnois PIANOS ! PIANOS ! 1 HAVE much pleasure in informing the inhabitants of this District that 1 have been appointed Agent by Mr Joseph Gould of Montreal for the Chickering, Steinway, Emerson & Gabler Pianos.Mr ld\u2019s reputation is so well known, as a man who sells nothing but the best, that parties wanting Pianos would do well to call at my rooms before pure chasing elsewhere, where 1 keep constantly on hand a full supply of Pianos and Organs.Parties wanting Organ or Piano Stools and Instruction Books can be supplied by me ns cheap as they can in Montreal.T.K.MILNE, Rooms Dominion Block, Huntingdon, Q.F.S\u2014Having secured the services of a firstclase workmen am now prepared to receive orders for Taning and Repairi Pianos, Organs, or any other musical Tostrament.© .y Huntingdon, Sept.26, 1876.The Canadan Gleaner NO.604.HUNTINGDON, Q., THURSDAY, JULY à, 1877.81.50 A-YEAR OHBAP FOR CASH! SPLENDID ASSORTMENT OF FIRST-CLASS FURNITURE All are cordially invited to examine our stock and sce for themselves.PARTIES ABOUT TO BUILD OR BUILDING are requested to give us a call for Frames, Doors, Windows, Blinds, Flooring, Mouldings, &c., which we will furnish on reasonable terms.BOYD & Co.WOOL WANTED.Cash paid for Wool at W.W.DALGLIESH'S.FOR SALE OR TO LET, The House and Lot in the Village of Dewitt- ville, at present occupied by Mr James B.Gibson.The building is nearly now and in good order, and comprises a comfortable dwelling and good-sized store, with counters, shelving, &c.For terms and other partioulare apply to George CuiLps & Co., ontreal, or to J.BEAvoREMIN, Faq., Notary, Huntingdon.FURNITURE, FURNITURE.HE undersigned would inform his many friends and the public generally that he keeps constantly on hand a LARGE AND VARIED ASSORTMENT OF FURNITURE, Comprising: Writing Desks, Falling-leaf Tables, Kitchen Tables, Bureaus different sizes, Common Wash Stands, Enclosed Wash Stands, Bedsteads, Lounges, Wooden Chairs, Cane-seated Chairs, Office Chairs, Children\u2019s High Chairs, Children\u2019s Low Chairs, Cane-seated and Wooden Rocking Chairs, Round and val Lente Tables, Cradles, Sideboards, Sofas, Stands, c., &c.Parties will find it to their advantage to call and examine the above stock before purchusing elsewhere, A.HENDERSON.Huntingdon, Dec, 6.FARM FOR SALE.mee undersigned offers for salo his farm, being east half of Lot No.43, in 5th and 6th ranges of the Township of Godmanchester, fronting Trout River.It contains 112 acres, 65 of which are in a good state of cultivation, the rest principally under bush, consisting of firewood, fencing and timber, and a quantity of pine.Also a good Dwelling House and out-buildings.For further particulars see proprietor on the premises, or by letter address JAMES DOWNIE, Trout River Post-office, P.Q.FUNERAL UNDERTAKING WM.CLYDE & SON, KING STREET, HUNTINGDON have at their own shop made arrangements to prompt Iy execute all orders in the above department.Their motto is cheapness, durability, and despatch.Prompt attention to letters and despatches.Also carpenter work in all its branches.T he unvarying Condition on which each one of the following Horses stand is, that all casualities to Mares are at the sole risk of their Owners.ue splendid Clydesdale horse SIR COLIN, imported direct and of the best blood in Scotland, will stand, health, weather and roads permitting, as follows : Huntingdon, at the Horse Company's stables, Mondays and Fridays.Dewittville on Tuesday forenoons.Durham, on Wednesdays.Saturdays, at the stable of John Carr, Godmanchester Season to commence Monday, May 14.Terms\u2014To Insure, $10.A.SOMERVILLE.MHE undersigned intimate the following as the routes arranged for their well- known horses: \u2014 Sir WALTER Scorr\u2014The first three days of the week at his own stable.Thursdays at Huntingdon, remaining over night at Dewittville.Fridays at Durham.Satur day forenoons at Anderson\u2019s Corners, afternoons at Atholstan.To Insure 810; 2 mares from same owner $18.Prince Rovan\u2014Mondays at Huntingdon, where he will stay overnight.Tuesday forenoons at Dewittville, going on to Durham, where he will stay that night and remain until Thursday morning.Thursday forenoons at Anderson\u2019s Corners, afternoons at Athelstan.Rest of the week at his own stable.To insure, $10; 2 mares from same owner, $19.Young CoNqUEROR\u2014Monday forenoons at bis own stable, afternoons at Andorson's Corners, where he stays overnight.Tuesday forenoons at Durham, afternoons at J.Younie's, Tullochgorum, where he stays overnight.Wednesday forenoons at Howick afternoons at James McChlery\u2019s, 3d concession, where he stays overnight.Thursday forenoons at St Louis de Gonzague, afternoons at Allan\u2019s Corners, where he remains overnight.Friduy forenoons at Durham, afternoons will call at Dewittville, on his way to Huntingdon, where he stays overnight.Saturday forenoons at Huntingdon, afternoons at his own stable.To insure, $10; 2 mares from same owner, $18, Youna Prince Royar\u2014Monday forenoons at James Smiley's, Ridge road ; afternoons at Patrick O'Hare\u2019's, Tuesday forenoons at Duncan Mclntyre's, Newfoundout ; aftor- noons at Port Lowis, where ho stays that night.Wednesday forenoons at Port Lewis; afternoons at Joseph Black's, LaGuerre, where he stays overnight.Thursday forenoons at James Ferguson's, Dundee ; afternoons at Wm.Miller's, Dundeo, where he stays overnight.Friday forenoons at Wm.Miller's, Dundee ; afternoons, in returning home, will call at David White's, Trout River.Saturdays at bis own stable.To insure $7; 2 mares from same owner, $12.Young NerazrBy\u2014Monday forenoons at Moir's, Huntingdon; afternoons go down the Boyd Settlement road and remain overnight at Martin Conuell's.Tuesday forenoons go up the Gore road and stay overnight at Herdman's Corners.Wednesday forenoons at Herdman's Corners ; afternoons at Rennie\u2019s Corners, 1st concession of Hin- chinbrook, where be will stay overnight.Thursday forenoons will call at Powerscourt; afternoons at Athelstan.Fridaysat his own stable.Saturdays at David White's, Trout River.Terms: to Insure, $7; 2 mares from same owner, 813.Pedi vie, \u2018or Condi see a BALL, Proprietors.3d Concession of Elgin.For sale at our Factory at Athelstan, cheap for Cash.F NEW GOODS.SPLENDID LINE OF PRINTS AND COTTONS just received.THE LATEST STYLES In Ladies\u2019 Collarettes, Ties, Dress Buttons, Gloves, ans, kc.Gents' Oxford Shirts, with collar to match, only 550 For Fanoy Work, Berlin Wools in the new shades, silver and colored Cardboard, colored and Java Canvas, Mottoes in variety, Motto Frames, CARDBOARD PHOTOGRAPH FRAMES, SILK AND LINEN FLOSS, kc.A full lino of Ladies\u2019 and Children's BOOTS and SLIPPERS just in, of superior make and reasonable in price.GROCERIES.A complete stock just received, including choice Teas, Coffues, Canned Fruits, Fish, Pickles, and Hams.8a All of the above marked to suit the Times.JOHN GILMORE,.Huntingdon, June 14.VETERINARY SURGEON.McCORMICK will make weekly visits to the .following places, commencing first week of January, 1877: Mondays, Le May's, Beauharnois ; Wednesdays, Gale's, Durham ; Fridays, Moir's, Hunt.ingdon.NAVY WHITE PAINT 8 THE BEST KNOWN PAINT for all outside work, Will last many times longer than genuine White Lead.It is much whiter, and presents a much better surface, and gives the highest finish to all In- sido Work.It has been found in practice that 1000s will do as much work as 150 to 200s genuine White Lead.Sole agent, FRED.R.COLE, 98 St Francois Xavier street, Montreal.NEW TEAS, &c.Just received at tho Cheapest House in Huntingdon for Tea Dominion Block, next the Drug Hall.GEO.Q.O'NEILL, IF returning thanks to his customers for their liberal patronage in the past, begs to inform them and the public that he has REMOVED TO HIS NEW PREMISES, and that he has on hand a choice stock of the FINEST FRESH TEAS AND GENERAL GROCERIES, which will be sold cheaper than ever, notwithstanding the increased duty.GrorGE Q.O'NEILL \u2014\u2014 -\u2014\u2014 MOWERS & RAKES.OW ready for sale, a splendid lot of firat-clngs Machines, with latest improvements, comprising New Model Buckeye Mowers, (Iron) No.2 Wood Buckeye Mowers, Ithaca Hay Rakes, Taylor Hay Rakes.Workmanship and material second to none, Every Machine guaranteed.WG\" Prices rensonable.GIVE US A CALL.BOYD & Co.MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY OF THE COUNTY OF BEAUHARNOIS.Insuring only Farm and Isolated property.JPRESIDENT\u2014Archibald Henderson, Esq.Directors\u2014\u2014George Cross, Esq., Francis W.Shirriff Esq., M.D,, John Symons, Esq., Colonel James Reid Alexander McNaughton, Esq.and Danicl Macfarlane Esq.Secretaryand Ticasurer\u2014Andrew Somerville Hun- tingdon.Agents\u2014William Edwards, Franklin ; Robert Middlemiss, Hinchinbrooke ; Thomas Clarke, Ste Philomène ; Robert Smaill, Elgin; P.Clancy, N.P., and J.A.V, Amirault, N.P., Hemmingford ; Wm.Gebbie, Howick; John Davidson, Dundee ; I.I Crevier, N, P., St Anicet; J.C.Manning, Franklin ; Arthur Herdman, Herdman's Corners ; Dr Maclaren, Durham, and A.M.Mason, Huntingdon, B@F Parties wishing to insure their property, are eq nested to apply to the agents or Secretary.FARM FOR SALE OF the River Chateauguay.Portion of No.4 and 5, in fifth range of Godmanchester, containing about 200 acres.Apply to ANDREW SOMERVILLE, Huntingdon.BROWN & NoNEIL THE CONTESTED PROCES-VERBAL.' Dia Sear | SL ee I the undersigned, lazile Vannier, Secretary Treasuror of the Municipal Council of the County of Chateauguay, residing in the Parish of Sto.Martine, in said County and | District, having boon duly named a special | superintendent by virtue of a resolution passed at a gonoral session of said council, held on tho 13th of December last (1876), at \u2018 town, the 234 October, 1876, by J.Bte.Brault, Michol Robidoux, Wm.Carney, Nap.Dalaire, Riobard Fitzgorald, Le.Da- genais, Paul Dagenais, Pierre Sauvé, and Theophile Doré, sotting forth that thore ox- ists a stroam called Black Brook, having ils source in tho townehip of I'ranklin, that this stroam, after entering into the l\u2019avish of Ste.Malachie do Ormstown, and having traversed the 6th, 5th and 4th ranges of Jamestown, cuts tho lots Nos.12 to 3 of the 3d rango of Jamestown, and joins a stream called White Brook on lot No.2 on said 3d range, where it takes tho namo of the latter stream, until it joins, on lot No.1 of tho samo range, anothor stream called Mitchell Brook.That the stream then takes tho name of Mitchell Brook, crossos the line dividing Ormstown and Mincbinbrook, makes a kind of somi-circlo on the first lot of said township, again crossing the said line of division, returns upon lot No.1 above mentioned.From that point it continuos under the namo of Mitchell Brook until it falls into the river Outarde.(Noto of special superintondont.1 should observe that according to othors, White Brook, otherwise called the South Branch of the river Outarde, does not tako the namo of Mitcholl Brook afier joining the lalter, but that it keeps its original namo until it falls into tho Outardo.) That this stronm isin a bad state, and insufficient for the flow of water ; that it requires to bo cleaned, deeponed, widened, and repaired in soveral places.That at the place whero it makes a kind of semicircle aforesaid, it is bad with stones and rocks, which stop the water and occasion floods, and that a course for tho fall of the water should bo made in this rock.(End of summary of Petition.) Mako the fullowing Report: That, by public notice under my signature, in my said quality of special superintendent, tho 20th day of February last (1877), and which was published according to Jaw, in the Parish of Ste.Malachie do Ormstown and in the Townships of Hin- chinbrook and Franklin, as appears by the certificate on the back of said notice, I convened a public meeting of all the parties interested in tho.work in question, to be hold on tho sixth day of March last, (1877), at one o'clock p.m., at tho residonce of J.B.Brault, in the 3d range of Jamestown.That, by written notice in tho English language, I requested all persons desirous of being heard respecting the petition above mentioned and the stream in question, to be thon and there present and give their advice for or against the projected works, and to give me the necessary information ; that according to said notice, and at tho time and place fixed, I met Mensrs J.Bto.Brault, :| Napoleon Dalaire, Michael Robidoux, Thos.Carney, and Theophile Doré, all interested.After reading the petition, resolution, and the work asked for, and they were unanimously in favor of carrying out theso works.That in consequence of having heard said interested parties, having visited the place, and on the whole maturely deliberatod, 1 report by the present proces verbal as fol- TES to go out of the Clothing Trade, and take this way of informing the public, Car Stock was bought cheap, and will be sold! strictly at cost for cash, SUITS RANGE FROM $7 TO $16.A Large Stock of Overcoats Very Cheap Now is the time to save 30 per cent.Bave your money.This is no bumbug ; we mean what we say.Call aud ace for yourself.i ALSO A GOOD ASSORTMENT OF DRY GOODS & GROCERIES, BOOTS & SHOES CHEAP.BROWN & McNEIL, | Trout River Lines, Jan.29.; Meadow Lark Reaper, EADOW LARK AND BEAVER MOWERS, and the Improved Brampton ROYCE REAPER, | which weighs only 500hba.A pair of light horses will draw it all day without being wearied.It runs with one-half the draft of ordinary machines and on soft or uneven ground where it would be impossible to work a heavy reaper.No weight rests upon the neck of the horses, and all side-draft is avoided, It is allowed to be the lightest Reaping Machine in the world, and to be as easy draft for one horse as most machines are for two.Also, SULEY HAY RAKES.H.SYMONS, Agent, St Louis de Gonzague, Que, \u2014 THE price for Auction, Picnic, and otber Bills, at the Gleaner Office, is 81.75 for 25 and $3 for 50.Parties at a distance by enclosing the price with order, will have their Bills sent by return of mail, postage paid.Noabatement made from these prices.lows : \u2014 First\u2014That the stream called Black Brook bo made at lonst 3 feet doep, 6 feet wide at the bottom, and 8 foet at the surface, from the front road of tho 4th range of Jamestown to No.12 of the said range, a length of about 8 arpents.That is to say, to tho point where the bottom of tho stream is a bed of rocks, and from that point that the said stream be deepened, as aforesaid, a distance of about another arpent, so that thero may be from said road a good and rapid flow of water, And that it may be com- | ploted as well as tho ground will admit of.Socond\u2014That from the placo where they ceaso to deepen, as mentioned in the aforesaid paragraph, tho stream be deepened, all obstructions removed, and the brush cut to i the distance of at least 6 feet from the banks up to the point where the stream makes & curve on lot No.12 of the 3d range of \u2018Jamestown to cross lots Nos.10 to 3, as before mentioned.That it be made 4 feet deep, 9 feot wide at the bottom and 12 feet at the surface, until it joins White Brook, and that it be cleaned out on lots 3 and 5 of the said 3d range of Jamestown.the ordinary place of its sessions, at Ste.; Martine, for the purpose of giving offect to! the petition signed at St Malachie do Orms- | Third\u2014That from this janction with White Brook the South Branch of the Qutarde river be deepened to a like depth and of the | width of 12 feet at the bottom and of 15 feet at the surfaces, until this stream joins the Mitchell Brook, and from this latter junction it bo made 20 foot wide at the bottom and 24 feot at the surface until it reaches a point whore a coarse for the flow of the water has \"to be made in the rock on lot No.1 of the ! 7th range of Hinchinbrook,and that throughout the earth be thrown to a distance of 4 foot from tho bank.Fourth\u2014That on tho aaid lot No.1, belonging to Robert Boyd, in the 7th range of Hinchinbrook, there be blasted in the rock, which forms the bed of the stream, a course for tho flow of the water 4 feos deeper than at presont, and 12 foot wide; that the depth diminish gradually until it be deoponed only | 2 foot, where they will cease to blast about ; 4 Arpents from the place whoro it is to be commonced, tho wbole providing a good and rapid flow of water.Fifth\u2014That ail tho works to be done on Black Brook and ils continuation to the work to bo done on lot No.1 of the Tth rango of Ilinchinbrook, that is to bo done in the rock, be given out in a mingle contract to the lowest bidder.Sixth\u2014That all the work to be done in the rock on lot No.1, as aforesaid, be also given in one contract to tho lowest bidder.Those works, as woll as those mentioned in the preceding paragraph, should bo done undor the direction of A.MoEachern, Secro- tary-Troasuror of tho Parish of Ste.Malachie de Ormstown, in tho month of July next, and soonor if possible.Seventh\u2014That in the common interest ot all the parties interested in tho works ro- forred to in paragraph 5, the snid intorested persons contribute collectively each their quota to the payment of the said works in order thus to avoid the exponses that would bo ontailed by a multiplicity of contracts and repartitions, if each of the intorested persons were obliged to work only on his own property, and those below him on said water-course.Fighth\u2014That the cost of tho works mentioned in paragraph 5, and also the costs occasioned by their completion be divided according to the extent of land drained by this watercourse.All situated in the Parish of Ste.Malachio de Ormstown and hereinafter mentioned to wit :\u2014} of lot No.43 and 1-16 of lots Nos.44 and 45 of the 2d range of Jamestown ; } of each of the lots Nos.1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 ; § of each of lots Nos.8, 9,10, 11, 12 and 13, and § of No.14 of the 3d range ; } of lot No.7; § of No.8; the whole of Nos.9,10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 and 18, and à of 19 of the 4th rango ; + of lot No.8, § of No.9, all of lots Nos.10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, and 18, à of 19, and # of Z0 of the 5th range ; # of lot No.12, all of Nos, 13, 14, 15, and 16, and } of No.18 of the 6th range.Ninth\u2014That the costs of the works mentioned in paragraph 6, as woll as the costs occasioned by their completion, bo divided according to the oxtent of the lands whose waters pass that point and hereinafter mentioned to wit: Municipality of Ste.Malachie de Orme- town, 4 of lot No.43, and 1.16 of lots Nos.44-and 45 of the 2d range of Jamestown, all of lots Nos.1, 2, 8, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, and 12, # of No.13, and } of No.14 of the 3d range ; all of lots Nos.1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11,12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 and 18, and à notice, 1 submitted to them tho questiongof ©f 19 of the 4th range ; all of lots Nos.1 to 18, both inclusive; 4 of No, 19, aud } of No.20 of the 5th rango ; all of lots Nos.1 to 16, both inclusive, § of No.17, and § of No, 18 of the 6th range.Municipality of the Township of Frank- Jin.All of lots Nos.1 to 15, both inclusive, of the 7th rango of Jamestown, all lots Nos.1 to 15, both inclusive, of the 8tb range ; all of lots Nos.1 to 15, both inclusive, of the 9tk range ; n!! of lots Nos.1 to 12, both inclusive, of the lst range of Russeltown, and the same lots of tbe 2d rango, and lots Nos.1 to 5, both inclusive, of the 3d range ; lot No.96 of the 2d range of Hemmingford ; lots 43 to 01, both inclusive, of the 1st range of Hemmingford ; all of lots Nos.47 to 51, both inclusive, of the 1st range of Hinchinbrook ; lots 47 and 48 of the 2d rango of Hinchinbrook, and lot No.44 of the 3d range.Municipality of the Township of Hinebin- brook.All of lots 43, 44, 45, and 46 of the 1st range ; all of lots 43, 44, 45, and 46 of the 2d range ; all of lots 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, and 43 of the 3d range ; all of lots 1, 3, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7 of the 8th range ; all of lots 1, 2, 3, and 4 of the 7th range.Tenth-\u2014That Black Brook, which ie wholly in the Parish .of St.Malashie de Ormstown, from its source to its mouth, is by the present declaration declarod exclu- | sively under the control of said Parish, inasmuch as when the course shall have been out in the rock on lot No.1 of the 7th Ean » ange of Hinchinbrook, as ajoressid, that place will not be required to be maintained in future.Rloveath\u2014That the maintenance of said Black Brook be bereatter at the charge of ; he owners of the lots meationed in pars | graph 8, and in the same proportion, except.| ing the proprietor of lot No.1 in the 8d ' range of Jamestown, whe shall bs vx em | from working thereon, and also except the i proprietor of lot No.8 in same range, who | should only contribato for the 10th part of the extent of said lot.Twelftb\u2014That the Proces-Verbal prepared for said Black Brook the 15th July, 1861, by James Walsh and Samuel Baird, be hereby revoked unloss it has been already revoked by competent authority.Thirteenth\u2014That the cost of the present prooes- verbal inowrred, or to be incurred, be divided botween the properties of the lots laentioned in paragraph 9 according to the value of the said lands.BasiLE VANNIER, Special Superintendent.St.Martine, April 25th, 1877.At à session of the Board of Dolegates of the counties of Chateauguay and Hunting- don, called by Basile Vannier, Seoretary- Troasuror of the Municipal Council of Cha- teauguay, held at Ste.Martine in tho Coun- oil Room on the 81st May, 1877, at 1 o'clock p-m., there were prosent Mossrs Edouard Laberge, Moise Viau, and Felix Finn, do- logates from the county of Chateauguay, and Mosars Daniel M'furlane, 1.N.Masson, and Joshua lreadner, dologates from the county of Huntingdon.At the said sossion, called fur the purpose of revising and homologating the proces.verbal by Basile Vannier, special suporin- tendent, on tho 25th April, 1877, respocting certain works to bo done in a stream called Black Brook, and in that called White Brook, of Ste.Malachie de Ormatown and the Township of Hinchinbrook, it was ro.solved as follows: Moved by Josbua Breadner, seconded by D.M'farlano : That Fdward Laberge tako the chair and act as chairman of tho moet.ing.Carried unanimously.Mr Laberge took the chair.Certain objections aro raised rospecting Moise Viau, it being protended that be cannot take part, as he is no longer Mayor of St.Joan Chrysostome, After a short die cussion it was unanimously admitted that he could kcop his sont and tako part in the proceedings.A petition signed at Hinchinbrook on the 19th May, 1877, by Robert Boyd and others, opposing the homologation of the said proces-verbal, was presented to the Board at the same time as the procos-verbal and the documents relating thereto.Tho board takes annunciation of tho same, and interosted parties are heard.Mr James Andorson, of Hinchinbrook, complaims of being inoluded in tho proces-verbal for tho works mentioned in paragraph 4, oa ho hae no land whose water passes that spot.Moved by Felix Finn, seconded by DM'farlane : That James Anderson bo sworn, The said James Anderson, being sworn, declaros that lots 3 and 4 of the Tth range of Hinchinbrook are not drained by tho South Branch of the Outarde rivor above the spot where the rock is to bo cut.Moved by D.M'farlanc, seconded by Folix Finn : That tho raid proces-verbal be bomologated with the following amendments to wit :\u2014That lots 3 and four of the seventh range of Ilinchinbrook do not contribute to the cost of this proces-verbal, or of the works therein mentioned.That the cut to be made in the rock on lot No.1 of the Tth rango of Hinchinbrook, belonging to Robert Boyd, bo only seven fect wide at the bottom and ten feet wide at tho surface, and that Black Brook from the front road of the 4th range of Jamestown bo only 24 feet wide at the bottom, 4 foot at the surface, and 14 feet doep.That a gradual enlargement, if it be necossary, for the froe flow of the water up to the point where they cease to deepen, about 9 arponts from tho said front road, and that all tho work to be done on the said Black Brook be divided and given in as many contracts as will be deemed necessary by the superintendent appointed.Carried unanimously, with the exception of Joshua Breadner, who dissented.Moved by L.N.Masson, seconded by Moise Viau: That the sum of $100 be allowed Mr Basile Vannier, as well in bis quality of special superintendent, ss of Sanrotary-Treasurer, for preparing the proces-verbal in question, fus motises given as special superintendent, his journeys, trouble, notices for and after homologation, and for making 3 copies and registration.\u2014 Carried unanimously, with the exception of Joshua Breadner, who dissented.Epwarp LABERGE, BasiL8 VANNIBA, Chairman.Secretary of Board.The Secretary of the U.8.Treasury bas issued an order stating that the Commission report that $8,083,613 of fractional currency bas been lost and destroyed, and the Attor- ney-General decided tbat the Secretary of the Treasury is authorized to replace this with silver coin.A ndent writes : A squadron of Don Cossacks camped at Ban Jassi last nigbt.1 saw them prepari ing their hay for the march this morning in an original manner.A rope was made from a pile, and, after being drawn out to a length of ten yards, was twisted and coiled into 8 compact mass which could be strapped to the saddle.The Cossacks are fertile in the various expedionts required to alleviate the privations of military PU ES ES pn er me Wan Aes vero cit ! À + I i Fe ratée ed every Thursday at noon.Subscription, gre being hurried.Thero are reports of $1.50 a-yearin advance, postage froe.© ingle for.oaht months subscription, twodollars for little higher up, but they aro either untrue a year and four months.Advertisements are or the movement was a feint, for there is no charged seven cents por line for the first word of them boing seen in that quarter.insertion and three conta for each subsequonit gomg 50 miles below whore Duke Nicholas iasrtion, Adverthomontsof ur £73410 ani is mo, ie he rong Turkish for for $1.No advertisement inserted for less tress of Rustchuk, which the Russians have than fifty cents.been bombarding from across the river.\u2019 ROBERT SELLAR Proprietor, Should they capture it, thoy will secure a safe baso of operations to march on the Balkans, which it ia believed they will do, \u2018leaving behind them cnough of men to .invost tho other three groat fortresses; , which guard the Bulgarian plains.Thero EE CANADIAN GLEANER is publish- bridge formed, over which men and material | form.To obtain the best law that human by the pricsts and cruelly persecuted by brain can devise is not the end of the them because they left the Church of Rome, : 1 3 another body of Russians having crossed a Temperance movement, and law is certainly and therefore have the strongest claim on ; every lovor of justice and of liberty of con- not the motive power by which its advo- science.cates hope to see their reform established.(AECTRR COUNC The calm-minded and thoughtful teetotaller, GODMANCHESTER COUNCIL.different from the self-confident babbler who À CENERAL session of said Council was talke as if legislation can do everything, held on Monday, 2d July : all councillors perceives that to overcome Intemperance prosent, .higher agencics than Parliament or council Coun Fallon roporied that, in accordance can furnish have to bo relied upon, and he\u2019 with instructions given to him by resolution The Canadian Gleaney, HUNTINGDON, THURSDAY, JULY 5, 1877.To thoso unacquainted with the ground, a few words of explanation as to the impor- tance of the proces-verbal printed in this to give battle, which might finish tho war.Franklin and \u2019 > the upper part of Hinchinbrook is composod tinues.The accounts of it are contradictory, of bigh rolling land, intersected by brooks.but leave the impression that the Russian , issue, may be acceptable.are many inducements to make such a bold stroke.Bulgaria is a most unhealthy country to strangers, being subject to malarial fevers, while it has boen so plundered by tho Turks that it affords no sustenance for the invading army.A bold dash at tho Balkan Mountains would compel tho Turks In Turkey in Asia sovore fighting con- The threo largest of these brooks have their advance Las been checked.sources in the United States.One, tho The British fleet has boon ordered to south branch of the Outarde, flows through Besika bay, which lies at the entrance to, Franklin, passing near Ames\u2019s, the Mitohell- tho Dardanelles.This is tho old summer brook cuts the east end of Hinchinbrook, quarters of the fleet, aud probably means no close to Rockburn, and the Clear brook is a | MOre than that, by proximity fo Constanti- mile or so farther west.In the parish of nople, England's influence diplomatically | St Malachie de Ormstown these three brooks Will bo increased.unite, and empty their waters into tho Ontarde proper.Shortly after their union, their combined waters are obstructed by a long ledgo of rock, which backs (them, and, in the spring and fall especially, overflows the adjoining land, which is flat.The few farmers whose land is thus injured, seek, by the proces verbal in question, to cut a channel through the rock, and to bring in all, whose lands slope towards any of the brooks up to tbe Province-line, to pay for it.Against this the farmers of Franklin and Hinchinbrook protest.They say that the deepening of the channel will be of no benefit to them, that their lands lie from 10 to a 100 feet above it, that, owing to the gravelly nature of their soil, they need no discharges, and that the volume of water of tho brooks has not been increased by them.Many of the lots brought in to pay for the improvement, are from 6 to 10 miles distant from it.If, they urge, people will settle on marshy lots, why should we, who have not increased the natural flow of water, and much of whose land remains in bush, be brought in to pay to drain them ?It is argued that, the cost being divided among so many, the tax will not be heavy, but to this the protesting farmers reply that it is not eo much a question of money in this instance as of principle.If itis estab lished, that farmers on high land aro bound to enlarge the channels of tho streams which pass near them miles away and yards below their level, they will be seriously burdened for all time to come.They perceive very plainly that the improvement asked will not be the last or smallest that will be demanded 1f the proces-verbal is sustained.The advocates of the proces-verbal rest their case simply on the fact, that the use and wont of the district has been that the farmer is bound to follow the water off his land until it enters a flotable stream.There is no question that this has been the custom, and, therefore, the vote of censure against the Huntingdon delegates was certainly unjustifiable, for Messrs M'farlane and Masson only aided in carrying out the law as it has been hitherto (perhaps mis- takonly) interpreted.If the proces-verbal be sustained, an amendment to the law will have to besought to limit the application of the principle of a farmer being bound to follow the water off his land.Take, for example, the farmers on Covey Hill.If they are to be held responsible for the cost of improvements in the channels of the brooks that pass them all the way until they reach the English river, it is evident they will be greatly bar.assed and, in & few instances, their labors rendered unprofitable.Let the proces verbal in dispute be upheld by the courts, and the farmers who dwell on the high land which runs from Dundee to Hemmingford, will be subject, in time to come, to serious assessments for improvements on low lands many miles distant from them.It is ne Ox Tuesday tho ratepayers of St Malachie do Ormstown will bo called upon to docide at the polls whether or not their council shall hereaftor grant licenses fur the sale of intoxicating drink.No doubt many an honest man, desirous of doing his duty towards his neighbors, hesitates about voting | for the prohibitory act from distrust as to its beneficial cffects.Thoy have been told that the law in this village and Iinchin- brook has been a failuro\u2014that, while its provisions aro harassing and vexatious, they are powerless to stop the sale of liquor.That whisky is still to be had in linchin- brook and lluntingdon, that drunkards still uses tho law merely as one of the inferior means Providence has placed in our power, just as the farmer grasps the plow to bury weeds and give the wholesome corn a chance to grow, though ho can neither command the rain nor sunshine which shall cause the plants to (brive and yield.We have deep respect for those eonscientious people who have doubts as to whether we should soek to work moral roforms by law.If they will look into the matter, however, they will perceive, that tho great body of temporance-men do not attach that import ance to law they suppose they do, and regard it only as a subordinate instrument to work such a change in tho habits of the community as must commond itself to all: good people.And when experienco has proven, as in this village and elsewhere, that a local bylaw is useful as a means to- ! wards attaining that desirablo end, those passed at last session, to ascertain if a gravel pit could be obtained for graveling the New Ireland Swamp road, he had visited the locality, but could not find a gravel pit which could be worked to advantage for the road ; that gravel could, however, bo taken from a hill on the road opposite Mr Robert Douglas's place, but that the distance from said bill to the road is rather long.Moved by Coun Ferns, seconded by Coun McVey: That Coun Iallon's report be \u2018adopted, and that the question as to procuring a gravol-pit for said road lie over till next year.Carried.An account from Wm.Downie, road in- 1spoctor fur Road District No.19, amounting to $0.98, for articles furnished in building fencos along a road running from the front road to the Morrison bridge, was presented to the Council.\u2019 Wheroupou it was moved by Coun l'orns, who havo bad scruples ns to tomporanco ®econded by Coun Cunningham : That said logislation will foel that, in the sight of God 1 3¢c0UNt be laid over till next session, 80 ns who has placed this instrument within their | © onublo the Council to got further inform.roach, they aro not at liberty to rojoct or ation regarding the same, Carried.despise it.A petition from David Llder and others, We have nevor beon ublo to join in tho Praying that certain amendments be made sweoping condomnations often uttered of | © the proces-verbal regulating the Cowan modorato-drinkors.The Dunkin act will [Crook Dischargo and branches, was pro- prove a curtailment of their priviloges.No.vented to the Council.such consideration will weigh with any After tho same had been read, it was man who is not utterly lost in selfishness, Moved by Coun Ferns, seconded by Coun or cause him to vote against the bylaw.If Fallon : That Robert Douglas bo appointed good is to bo done, if drunkards aro to bo.special superintendent to report on said pe- aided to live better lives and young men tition, or draw a proces- verbal regarding the shielded from the temptation to which they 8410, and to submit his proceeding at the are so susceptible, we are sure no man, who Nex! genoral session of this Council, as the got supplies, aud that tippling goes on, is true, but true only in a limited sense.The! stoppage of license has not uprooted tho! liquor traffic in the two municipalities, but it bas greatly curtailed it.There is loss liquor sold, there are fewor drunkards, and fewer still ou the way to become drunkards, while the traffic itself and \u2018thoso cugaged in it, havo como to bo regarded generally as illicit and disreputable.While no ratepayer of St Malachie ought to vote for the Dunkin act in the expectation that it will banish the liquor-traflic entirely from ita borders, ho may do so confidently in the expectation that it will diminish it.Ilad the law been the failure the liquor men represent it to be, the ratepayers of Hunting- don would not have supported it for three years and those of Ilinchinbrook on two separate occasions.The law has not realized all the good that its advocates promised, is to this day more imperfectly carried out than ought to be the case, yet the amount of good it has wrought ia such that it com- monds itself to tho support of a greater numbor of ratepayers than before it was enacted.Wo therefore ask tho farmers of St Malachie not to be deceived by the representations of those who assert the refusing of license is usoloss.They will find that with the Dunkin act in force those unhappy persons who aro led by the passion for drink, will have difficulty in getting supplies and be more sober than before ; while treating at open bars being impossible, the rising generation will be saved from the snares that have cntailed ruin upon so many, and thus the country be educated in habits of sobriety.What man is there, with a heart to feel for Lis fellows or a conscience alive to duty, who can refuse to vote for a law that will cause the drunkard to bo oftener sober and help to savo tho young from that common pit-fall of destruction to the brightest and most genial thore, who has ever felt the agony of secing a son go the wayward path of the tippler, that can refuse to vote for a law that may eave the sons of his neighbors ?Maily conscientious peoplo have their doubts as to the propriety of temperanco legislation, and to them we would respect ; fully submit a few suggestions that may aid cessary there de against such ne ough, to provi ict on as them to à clearer perception of the caso.It paire jus to which à farmer ahould bo 8 Very true, aud Wo quite agree with them, ] ATTéd to follow water, and also provi- that no law that can be framed can make sion in cases where, from the nature of the people virtuous.Unless the conscience is land or ita stospness, cultivation has not ms- enlightened, the will strengthened and the torially in 1 the water-shed.Should it PAU affections sot aright, law by itself is be proven, that tho law does not already but a brittle reod.Those who perceive this mete out justice under such circumstances, truth, however, too often fall into the oppo- it ought to be amended.site error of denouncing law altogether.It is very wrong to speak of law as being able EJ THE interest, in the great drama procecd.|alone to make men temperate, but it is ing in the East, has been concentrated dur- [6qually wrong to declare that it is not an ing the week on the Danube.As stated in {aid along with other agencios.Acts of last week's paper, the Rassians had crosked Parliament or by-laws of municipalities are the Danube, without difficulty, near its| weak instruments in themselves, but when mouth, into the tongue of land called the they are taken in conjunetion with moral Dobrudscha.On Wednesday morning, 27th means, they are useful co-workers to the do- ult, over 200 miles farsher up stream, at|sired end.No prohibitory law can ever Simnitza, they effected another passage of | secure absolate sobriety, but even such an the great river.They went over in open imperfect law as the Dunkin act, in the boats, and had the Turks not been thesiowest bands of an enlightened and sealous com.and most careless of people, they could munity, will be found useful in supplying easily have driven them back, As it was, [the means to keep in check the cupidity of the Rassians made good their footing, and those who sell drink for the sake of its gains, are now strongly entrenched on the heights of preveating the extension of the evil, and that skirt the Turkish bank, with & pontoon of aiding somewhat those who desire to re- of our race\u2014the bar-room?What father is © is worthy of tho name of a man, will allow the denial of his occasional glass with a friend, to atand between him and voting for the bylaw on Tuesday.Lastly, wo ask the fow in Chateauguay who still continue to take the Gleaner, to consider this\u2014that the contest next week is one botweon Good and Evil.On the one sido ara those who seck to sell what takes away tho reason, character, and prosperity of a large proportion of those who buy it ; on the other, those who desire to freo their fellows from so dreadful a curse and to restore many homes to happiness.Tho motive of the instigators of tho opposition to tho bylaw is gain, the desire to make dollars out of the weakness and wretched- noes of humanity ; on tho other sido the motive is one of benevolence.Which sido is most deserving of support?On which sido, reader, doos your judgmont and con- scionce urgo you to cast your voto ?Tue petitions to the Premier on bebalf of the Oka Indians have been distributed over the county, and, at this end of it, aro being largely signed.The following letter indicates a state of feeling in the cast end of the county which surprises us : Sir,\u2014Is there any foundation in the rumor that the Oka Indians\u2019 case has been to England and that it went against them ?There is a rumor here quite current to that effect, and a great many think, if it is so, they have no business there, and that tho shiftless, lazy fellows might take hold and work for themselves.In talking to these parties, I told them I had never seen anything to that effect, but that I saw an account of a meeting held in Montreal, where they said there should be moncy raised and carry it to England, where they could got justice for those Indians, The rumor has a great offect on some parties signing the po- tition, In fact, there have been parties who have told me they wouldn't sign, for when England and all the Courts in the Province had decided against them, they bad no business on the Seigniory.I think it would be woll for you to print the facts in the Gleaner, this week if possible.It says very little for the intelligence of those who refuse to sign the petition on such grounds.The question of the Indians\u2019 title to the Seigniory of tho Lake of Two Mountains has never been brought before either our Canadian or the English courts, and for this reason: In the eyes of the law the Indians are minors and cannot raise such an action, which would have to bo taken in the name of the Attorney Genoral for Quebec, whose consent it is vain to ox- pect.The only caso before tho courts is one by tho trustees of the Methodist church at Oka, which was destroyed, to compel the riesta to rebuild it.All the other actions ave been criminal ones, instituted by the priests to punish the Indians for cutting firewood, saplings to make lacrosses and baskets, and erecting fonces arqund their patches of ground.\u2014It is not true that the Okas are a shiftless, lazy set.1f those who speak thus had beon under the control of the priests of the Seminary of St Sulpice for nigh two hundred years, kept in ignor- anoe, And purposely discouraged from cul tivating tho soil and adopting the habits of civilization, they would be as lazy and improvident as Indians generally are.Since the Okas became Protestants a great change has come over them, and they are becoming & sober, docile, and industrious people.If they are poor, it is because of their situation, not allowed by the priests to cultivate the lands that are theirs, and refused work by the Catholic farmers who surround them.Many go to the lumber woods and many are employed in rafting.Wo bave been assured by disinteres gontlemon, who know the facts, that the Okas display a disposition to carn their own livelihood, if they only are given the chance, fow Indians do.Let the Okas be what they may, however, that does not affect the point at issue.The have been unjustly deprived of their lands i law directs, Carried.The question in referenco to the bridges \"crossing tho Now Ireland swamp road and Connaught road was brought for consideration.Afler considerable discussion on the | subject, it was Moved by Coun McVey, reconded by ; Coun MeNarland : That said bridges be de- i elared public bridges.Carried.| Moved by Councillor Fallon, seconded \u201cby Councillor McNarland : That Council- {lor Cunningham bo appointed to oxamine said bridges and to draw up plans and specifications for the same, to be laid before the committee now appointed and consisting of Coun MeNarland, McVey, Ferns, and tho Secretary Treasurer, who are authorized to sell the rebuilding of suid bridges, if found necessary.Carried.Alexander Gray, special superintendent jover tho Walker bridge, reported to the \u2018council that James Welch, contractor for 18aid bridge, had completed the same accord- ling to the plan and to Lis entire satisfaction.| Wheroupon it was moved by Coun Cunningham, scconded by Coun Fallon : That the roport of the said special superintendent be adopted, and that James Welch be paid the contract price.Carried.The said special superintendent then stated that the contractor should be paid the sum of thirty dollars for extras not included in the specifications and which are necessary to said bridge.After considerable discussion in roforence to said claim for extras, it was Moved by Coun Fallon, soconded by Coun Tallon : That a committee consisting of the Mayor, Coun Ferns and the Secretary-Trea- surer, be appointed to visit said bridge and investigate as to said claim for extras, and to order the payment of the same, if deemed just.Carried.A petition from Charles Fury, praying that be bo exemptod from the obligations imposed by the proces-verbal of the Dona- hoe and McCartney creck, was presented to the council.On motion of Coun Cunningham, seconded by Coun Ferns: Francis Whealy was appointed special superintendent to oxamine the matter in reference to said petition and report to this council at its next general session.The financial statoment for the year ending 31st May, 1877, was submitted to the Council.Aftor the samo had been examined, it was moved by Coun Cunningham, seconded by Coun Ferns, and resolved : That said financial statoment bo received and adopted.Tho claim of Arthur McArthur, for dame age done to his cutter in tho road district whorcof Andrew Donnelly is inspector, was then brought up for consideration.In the absenco of Mr Donnelly, It was moved by Coun Ferns, seconded by Coun McNarland, and resolved : That the said claim be laid ovor till noxt session, 80 28 to enable Mr Donnelly to bo present.Moved by Coun Ferns, seconded 5 Coun MoNarland : That Alexander Gray paid the sum of $5 for superintending the building of tho Walker bridge.Carried.' ORMSTOWN COUNCIL, Tus Council mot on Monday.Mombors all present, except Councillor Ness.Moved by Coun Greig, seconded by Coun Cairns : That inasmuch as the Sons of Tem- porance of Durham village have agreed to give the uso of their Hall, gratis, for the use of tho Montreal troupe of Hamilton & Brooks, be it rosolved : That this Council exonerate thom also from the tax imposed by bylaw.\u2014 Carried.William Fonnell was relieved as special officer on the discharge between lots 25 and 26, 2nd range of Jamestown, and Andrew MoGill was appointed in his place.The following road inspeetors were order- od to get the roads in their divisions put in a proper state of repair immodiately, at the cost and charges of those bound to make said roads, vis : Francis Laplante, Robert Russell, and Richard Fitsgerald.Moved by Coun Greig, soconded by Coun Cairns : That rond inspector Fitzgerald be ordered to get the bridge in rear of the Free Church repaired.ELGIN COUNCIL.Tris Council met on Monday.Present: D.M\u2019'farlane, mayor, and Councillors Gavin, Elder, and Donnelly.An account of $23.30, from R.Hyndman, County Secretary, was presented, when it was Moved by Coun Gavin, seconded by Coun Donnelly : That said account be paid, except 52 cents for M.M.Smith\u2019s share of superintending the Sulphur Spring Creek, which amount should be collected from the parties interested in said wator-course.\u2014 Carried.A petition was received from Huntingdon Society No.1, for aid for said Socioty.After due consideration, it was moved by Coun Gavin, seconded by Coun Elder: That this council grant the sum of $100 to said Society.Carried.Moved by Coun Donnelly, seconded by Coun Elder: \u2018That this council appoint Jason Cooper to accept the land for gravel from John Clark for this council and to draw up the deed for the same.Carried.HINCHINBROOK COUNCIL.Tuis Council met on Monday ; all the members wero present.The petition of Messrs Daniel Boyd, and Daniel M\u2019farlane for aid to the Agricultural Society was laid over until next meeting of Council.Moved by Coun.Oliver, seconded by Coun.Johnston : That the tax of $3 charged against the Mothodist Church in district No.9, which was received by Inspector Edward Cody, be refunded to Archibald Maclaren, 80 soon as it is collected from said District.\u2014Carried.Moved by Coun.Anderson, seconded by Coun.Gardner : That Inspector Peter Welsh, bo instructed to get the necessary repairs done to the bridge near his own place, between the 6th & Tth ranges,.\u2014Car- ried.Moved by Coun.Johnston, seconded by Coun.McClatche : That Inspecter James Henderson, jr., bo instructed to get the necossary repairs done to the Coulter bridge, between, the 6th & 7th ranges.\u2014Carried.Tho following bills were ordered to be paid, viz :\u2014Joseph Kelly's bill of $2.45 for plough point, powder, fuse, and sharpening drills.John Boyd's bill of $11.66 for plough point, getting drills sharpened, crowbar, pick, powder, and fuse; and also Hugh Graham's tax for six and a half days\u2019 labor.\u2014Carried.Moved by Coun.Johnston, seconded by Coun.Gardner : \u2018That John Ross, John Purse, and Martin Connell be and are hereby appointed special superintendents to examine into the petition of Arthur Foster, regarding proces-verbal No.28, made by Francis Moore, and bomologated by this Council on the Tth day of May last, to report, and draw up a proces-verbal to annul the old one if necessary.Tho parties for and against said proces-verbal, agreeing to dispense with all formalities respecting notices, and to pay all expenses incurred thercin,\u2014 Carried.DUNDEE COUNCIL.ALL the members wore present except Councillor Stirrat.Arthur Moore appeared claiming damages for breaking his buggy.When crossing a bridge on the Aubry creek his horse took fright at some wool that had been left in a cart aftor being washed, only a few feet from tho road fence on the property of the owner of the wool.The horse, buggy, and occupants (himself and sister), were precipitated into the creek, the buggy only sustaining damage.The plea for damages was on account of there being no railing on the bridge.Under the circumstances, a majority of the council did not see it clear enough to pay the damages until legal advice bo got.No business was done by the council.HUNTINGDON AGRICULTURAL SOCIELY No.1.A uERTING of the Directors of the Agricultural Society No.1 was hold in the County Building on Friday.Present, D.Boyd, Esq., president ; and Messrs Whyte, Dapuis, Brown, and Cain.The President atated that, in accordance with a resolution passed at last meeting, he bad lot the taking care of the grounds and fence, and the picking of the stones off the ground for tho sum of $15 to Mr Peter Muir.The village Band having applied to havo a Tent on the grounds of the Society on Show days, it was moved by Mr Ferns, sec onded by Mr Dupuis : That it be left to the President to arrange with them.Carried.Moved by Mr Dupuis, seconded by Mr Cain : That seeing the Society has at present no funds on hand, besides having a considerable amount of debt, caused by a succession of unforeseen circumstances, note- ably the burning of the Society's horses, for which the money had been borrowed, the Society's horse \u201cSameon\u201d turning oat a failure, and instead of bolp provi.a drag on the Society, and ve lows cnet by the very wet days on which one of the late shows was held, that the President ang Secretary, in name of this Society, petition the different manicipalitios within it, bounds for aid towards the funds of the Bo.ciety.Carried.Moved by Mr Brown, seconded by Mr Whyte : That the Secretary advertise the selling of the hay on the Bociety's groagds by public auction, and that the Secretary, Mr Ferns, and the President be a Committee to sell thosame.Carried.The Directors then took up the prize lint, made some necessary alterations, and appointed Judges.Moved by Mr Cain, seconded by Mr Dy.puis : That it be left to the Prezident ang Secretary to advertise for tenders for the letting of the Dinner Louse on the grounds on Show days, and to receive and accept the same, no tender to be accepted less than 840, \u2014 SCHOOL COMMISSIONERS.Mr Leonard H.Mall and Col.R.Rogers were elected for Franklin.George Elliot was re-olected for St Mala- chie de Ormstown, and James Esdon elected.Messrs George Long and William Smith have been re-elected school commissioners for the municipality of Dundee, FRONTIER RIFLE ASSOCIATION, Taz following are the scores of the various matches at Durham last week, and referred to in the Gleaner of the 28th: TRIAL MATCH\u201426 entries.1st prize, James Greer.21 points, 87 2d «\u201c MerrittMcCarroll.20 « 2 6 38d « RT.Walsh.19 « 8 4th \u201c Captain Maclaren.18 « 4 5th \u201c Samuel Baird.17 « 3 6th « Robert Bryson.16 « 2 Tth « Colonel Bacon.15 « 2 8th «\u201c Michael Thornton.15 « 9 9th « Robert Walsh.15 « 1 10th « Wm.Stewart.15 « 1 11th «John F.Taylor.14 « 1 FRONTIER MATCH\u201438 entries.lst prize, Sergeant Sloan.\u2026.33 points, 812 cc \u201c 2d James Mills.33 10 3d © Merritt McCarroll 32 © 8 4th \u201cSergeant Holtby.31 « 6 5th « Henry Winter.31 + 5 6th «James Ross.W290 # 4 Tth « Ensign McKay.26 « 3 8th « Sergeant Smith.26 « 2 Sth « Samuel Baird.25 6 2 10th «\u201c John Gray.24 « 1 11th « George Bryson.24 « 1 COMPANY CHALLENGE MATCH.1st prize, Major Maclaren\u2026 .60 points, $15 12 2d «Major Cairns.47 + 3d «Captain Scriver.42 « 10 4th «Capt McNaughton32 « 8 6th «Capt Henderson.30 « 6 MASSAN MATCH\u2014Z6 entries.1st prize, M.McCarroll, (51st) Leather Bag 2d « Sergt.J.Scaffe (51st) $6.50 3d © Sergt.H.Smith(50th).84.30 DURHAM MATCO\u201432 entries.1st prize, Sergeant J.Scaffo 21 points, Ring 2d \u201c« $2 00 « Major Lucas.20 3d \u201c James Mills.18 « 150 4th «Captain Feeny.18 « 100 5th ¢ Sergeant Sloan.17 « 1 00 6th « John Gray.17 6 T5 Tth \u201c George Bryson\u2026.15 < .50 8th \u201c Sergeant Holtby.15 « 25 9th «Lieut.Wright.15 « 25 10th «\u201c Major Maclaren.14 \u2018 25 SWEEPSTAKES, 1st prize, Major Lucas.5 2d «James Ross.6.25 3d « Sergeant Holtby.33 « 4.15 4th « George Wright.32 « 3.10 5th \u201c Sergt.J.Scaffe.20 « 3.10 CONSOLATION MATOH.1st prize, Sergt.J.Scaffe.24 points, $5 2d « B8ergt.Colquboun.19 « 4 38d « Orlenais Cheney.16 « 3 4th « Oliver Odell.\u2026.l14 « 2 6th «\u201c Josiah Cheney.10 « 2 6th \u201c Wallace Gordon.10 «\u201c 1 7th + Sergeant Boyd.10 « 1 8th « George Winter.,.10 « 1 For the highest aggregate in Matches Nos.2 and 5, a special prize, an album with a photograph of the donor, Lt.-Col.Fletcher, C.M.G., President of the Association, and Brigade Major Lt.Col.Bacon's badge were won by Merritt McCarroll, 61st Battalion, The Rev.S.G.Phillips does not go to Knowlton but to Cowansville, à much more important circuit.Mr Phillips labored there for four years, and returns upon the cordial invitation of the official board.The rapid decline in the price of cheeso bas suggested to patrons whethor they ought not to hold for better prices.On Tuesday evening the patrons of the Hunt- ingdon factory met and considered the mat: ter fully, when it was decided to continue to soll as tho checse got ready for markol.Patrons wisely recollect tho experienco of 1875, when so great loss was sustained by holding.June and July cheese does not keep, and, though prices rise in the Fall, it always sells low, while there is the riek of its losing flavor and tHo cortainty of loss in weight from drying.Low as the price of cheese is, it pays better than butter.The Huntingdon factory was nover in such fine order.The old heator has beon removed and a steam.boiler substituted, and tho whey-vat has been lined with tin, Mr Ells- worth keeps the premises sweet and clean, there boing an entire absonco of tho odor that pervaded them last year.The receipts of milk are 4600 Ibs.daily, which is considerably less than what came in a fow weeks ago, the reduction being owing to the parching of the pastures.The board of School Commissionersof tho scholastic municipality of Howick made their semi-annual visit to the different schools on tho 27th and 28th June.Each of the schools being under experienced teachers, they found all making an improve: ment on last year, which is à credit to tho teachers and pupils, District No.3 was U3 NN NY found farthest advanced in composition, and | District No.4 in mental arithmetic and writing.Districts Nos.1 and 2 being large schools, it is bard for teachers to bring pupils forward.At them there is a daily attendance of from 55 to 65 scholars.\u2014Com.Now clothing has arrived for the 50th Battalion.Major Garduer's, Captains Feeny, Maodonald, and Anderson's companies are now undergoing their annual drill.The companies were chosen by lot at Ottawa, The otber companies will not be drilled this year.On the 29th ult, when the steamer Enterprise, from Ogdensburg, was lying at Den- peen\u2019s wharf, Fort Covington, a son of Mr Charles White, tailor, late of Montreal, aged 12 years, was on the boat and is supposed to have made an effort to jump off near the stern, when his foot slipped and be fell \u2014striking his faco againet the wharf\u2014into the water and was drowned.Parties saw him after he was in the water and could have saved him, but supposed ho was amusing himself swimming.PRESENTATION.\u2014Miss Carrie S.Lunan returned her sincere thanks to the pupils of District No.6, North Georgetown, for the presentation of a beautiful china ton-set, also a gift in monoy, which she received at the close of tho examination on Monday, 25th ult., accompanied by the following address, read by Miss Wilhelmina Brodie in the name of the scholars :\u2014We have great pleasure in presenting you this gift, as a token of the regard which we all feel for you, because of the kindness, patience, and incessant labor you have exercised while helping us on in the path of knowledge.We hope that, while using this present, Pour thoughts may somotimes revert to the givers.With the most sincere wishes for your future success in life, we would close our address.On Miss Nolan's concluding her term at the Boyd Settlement school, the scholars presented her with a handsome writing- dosk.At the annual examination of tho McGill Normal school, the following candidates from this District received diplomas.MODEL SCHOOL, 7.Elizabeth Orr, of English River, bonor- able mention in history, geography, grammar, book-keoping and drawing.11, Elspeth McClenaghan, of Howick, honorable mention in history, geography and grammar.24.Euphemia Macdonald, ot Godman- chester, honorable montion in drawing.30.Annie Thompson, of Hemmingford.ELEMENTARY SCHOOL.8.Helen Ogilvie, of South Georgetown, honorable mention in geography, English grammar, composition and arithmetic.11.Margaret Reeves, of Ormstown, honorable mention in geography.arithmetic and algebra.19.Janet Ross, of Dewittville, honorable mention in drawing.24, Ellen Peacock, of Hemmingford, honorable montion in goography and English grammar.29.Charlotte Lang,of Chateauguay Basin, honorablo mention in geology.30.Helen MeDiarmid, of Covey Hill, Honorable mention in drawing.32.Wm, Johnston, of Rockburn, honorable mention in vocal music.33.Belle Bruce, of Huntingdon.40.Lydia Sinclair, of St.Louis de Gon- zague, honorable mention in drawing.On account of the change of ministers in connection with the Methodist church, there will be no service at any of the appoint ments of the Huntingdon circuit next Sun- ay.THE COUNTY BUILDING CONTRACT.To the Editor of the Gleaner.Sir,\u20141 notice in last woek\u2019s paper some remarks regarding the Tenders for the repairs on the County Building, by Mr.Wm.Clyde.I would like to say a few words in reply, so that the public may get the facts.Now, if Mr Clyde would just look again at tho advertisement calling for tenders, ho will find that tenders would be received up to 2 o'clock of the 25th June.It does not say they would be opened at that hour, The County Secretary said the Tenders were all in by that hour.The Committee were at the Court House in plenty of time, After opening the tenders they found it necessary to callin Mr Clyde in order to get him to explain his own'tendor, so that tho committee might understand what he meant, when it turned out that he had omitted tendering for some important items altogether.Mr Boyd's tender being complete, tendering for everything specified, it was impossible to compare ihe two together.If Mr Clyde had been at all competent he would have noticed everything contained in the specifications.Mr Clydo says that the committee or some one else repeatedly added to tho tenders.1 suppose he means the specifications.If he does, it is a base insinuation and utterly false.The committee had nothing to do with the making of the specifications and never meddled with them, and they contain nothing but what was approved of and passed by the County Council in session.1 perfoctly agree, however, with Mr Clyde in one thing, that the lowest tender ought always to be accepted, if satisfactory ; but sometimes contractors who are perfect botches put in tenders, and, in that case, I would not accept the tender if the job would be done for nothing.In conclusion, [ would say I think the committee will bo able to answer for themselves beforo the proper Authority, the council that appointed them.am sorry to have felt called upon to occupy so much of your space and remain Yours, &ec., Onz or TRE COMMITTEE.Huntingdon, 4th July.CE WEATHER REPORT sy Da Smnnirr.Temperature Rain Highest Lowest in inches 2 Jane.75 45 .00 .00 8B «776 47.00.00 20 « TT 55.00 30 « 81 1.116 1July.83 65.56 .00 3 « 75 63.00.00 3% 79 Dé.00 .00 THE WAR.OPRRATIONS OX THE DANUBE On the night of the 27th Jane, the Grand Dake Nicholas at the head of the Eighth Army Corps crossed the Danube near Sim- bitss at daybreak, driving the Turks from their position.Boats filled with troops continued to cross all day.The following account is given by an eyewitness :\u2014With the darkness Gen Dragomi- roff began his dispositions.His first work was to plant in made implacements a row of fold guns all along the edge of the flats to sweep the opposite banks.This was while the infantry was being marched over the flats to the cover of the willows.The darkness and the obstructions were so great that all was not ready until the first glimmer of dawn.There was no bridge, but a number of river boats capable of holding from fifteen to forty men each.These were dragged on carriages through the mud, and launched in the darkness.The boats put off singly, rowing across for a little cove, and later a small steam tug was brought into requisition.The Turks immediately opened a smart fire both on the boats and the troops who were waiting to cross.The leading boat contained Major-General Yol- chine, The Turkish riflemen were in a position about fifty yards from the shore.He landed bis handful of men and bade them lie down in the mud, then opened a skirmishing fire to cover tho landing of the boats that followed.One by ono these landed their freight, who followed tho example of tho first boat load.At length enough had accumulated.Among them were Gen Skobeleff and his son.Gen Yolchine bade his men fix bayonets, stand up and follow their officers.There was a rush and a cheer.Tho Turks fired an effective volley but did not wait.General Yolchine's skirmishers followed them some distance up the slope, but for a time could not press on far from their base.Meanwhile the Russian guns from across the river and the Turkish artillery were firing briskly.Turkish shells kept falling in the water, whistling through the willows, and bursting among the columns on the flat.One shell from a mountain gun fell in a boat containing two guns, their gunners and the commandant of the battery.Tho boat was swamped, and all on board perished.This was tho only serious casuality, but many Russian soldiers were falling on both sides of the river.\"The Turkish gunners clung to their guns with wonderful staunchness, amid the clouds of dust thrown up by the shells which burst around them.A Turkish monitor bad been hemmed in by a cordon of torpedoes in the channel south of the island opposite Vardin and a Russian battery on the Roumanian sido shelled her.After their first repulse from the landing-place, the Turks concentrated on tho upper slopes in front of their battery, and then came down on the piquets of General Yolchine's brigades and made some headway, but only for a moment.Soon after noon tho Russian infantry Lad crowned the heights.A Turkish infantry detachment tried to work around and down on Sistova, but was thwarted by an intercepting force.100,000 men will march in the column which is now crossing.After the landing of the first twonty boats at Simnitza tho building of the pontoon immediately began.Each section of the bridge was towed up the stream, anchors cast and drifted into position, tho cables attached to trees overcoming tho river current.The Grand Duke Nicholas was among the first to cross.The Turks scemed to have been lulled into fancied security by Russia\u2019s long delay, and the crossing of the Danubo took them by surprise.The breaking of pontoons by the Turkish gunboats at Matchin left eight thousand Russians isolated.They might have becn slaughtored if tho Turks had sufficient force.A despatch from Nikipoli says :\u2014The Russians attempted to cross the river here on Thursday in fifty lighters.Ten of the lighters were sunk by shells, and the attempt failed.The slaughter was frightful.A Vienna correspondent says at Flemunda, near Turnu-Magureli, where a furious battle has been raging for hours, a Russian division succeeded in obtaining a firm footing, and at Turnu-Magurelie there are so many wounded from this engagement that the ambulances were full, and they had to come back afterwards for more.The Czar was present.At Kalarash nearly 10,000 men had massed on an island in the river.The Czar has issued a proclamation to the Bulgarians, saying that the Russian troops have entered Bulgaria to sccuro to the Bulgarians the sacred rights of their nationality.Russia's mission is to build not to destroy.She will protect every Christian against violence, and will give equal protection to Mussulmans but will bring to justice the known participators in the atrocities.Turkish rule will be replaced by a regular organization of the native inhabitants under the direction of special authorities.Bulgarian legions will bo formed to maintain order and security.A Bucharest despatch states that the Bulgarians in the Dubrudcba are arming against the Turks.The Russian Commissariat have telegraphed to hurry up supplies for the army, ropresenting that the conntry on the other side of the river is entirely destitute, aud saying there are fears of a famine in Bulgaria.The Russian batteries at Turnu-Magureli have burned the town of Nikopoli.The Turks were surprised and driven from the town with heavy losses.The bombardment of Rastchuk, on the Turkish bank of the Danube, the Rus sians on the other side is fearful.An eyo witness writes: \u201cThe terribly effective! character of the Russian fire can scarcely be described.The gunners seemed to have directed every shot at Rustchuk, without ' regard to the buildings liable to bs injured.Shell after shell came crashing through the roofs of the houses and burying themselves in the floors, where they exploded, demolishing the walls.The mosques scemed to be selected as particular targets at times, for! two, three, and often moro shells would fall on and around them, tearing pinnaclo and | dome with fearful effect.Not even the: hospitals were spared by this awful rain of shells.Soveral of the buildings happeued | to be quite exposed, and although surmount- | ed by flags indicating their character, they! were involved in the storm, and their inmates in many cases were killed in their beds.This has caused the utmost indignation among the Turks, and tho authorities have requested the foreign consuls to testify to the occurrence, go that the Porte may make a formal protest against what it deems to be uncivilized warfare.Although the flags of England and other European Powers were displayed over their respective consul ates, tho Russian fire did not epare those buildings.The guns were aimed at Rust.chuk and everything animate and inanimate within its limits.Shells have no neutrality, and do not discriminate between consulates, mosques, and hospitals, The unfortunate inhabitants of Rustchuk suffered torribly during the bombardment.Mid away in deep recesses or sholtered behind thick walls, the Russian shells found and destroyed them.As they darted through the streots toward places of greater socurity their bodies were scattered in fragments by the explosion of thoso terrible missiles.Women flying from their burning or rained homes wero killed as they ran.Little children, clasped in the arms of their terrified parents wero struck dead by.the fatal fragments.Tho scene was ono of unqualified horror throughout.\u201d The Porte has published the following official despatch :\u2014The Russians, defying the rights of humanity, and without any military necessity, have completely dostroy- ed tho flourishing town of Rustchuk, which is now nothing but a heap of ruins.They spared neither mosques, churches hospitals, nor public buildings.Wo hereby make known their acts to the humanity and jus- tico of Europe.An Oltenitza despatch dated Wednesday says :\u2014This morning's operations have beon successful.An attempt was made tounmask the Turkish batteries by launching a fleot of eight boats loaded with dummy Koldiors.When the fleet renched mid-stream it drow fire from a thousand rifles and many cannon upon itself and the Russian oarthworks.A monitor from Widin sunk a large Russian steamer which was endeavoring to embark troops and ammunition near Rahona.The Czar witnessed the bombardment of Nikipoli, which was reduced to ashes, After the fight at Sistova, ho visited the wounded at Simnitza, and decorated soveral who had especially distinguished thomselves, Aftorwards lie crossed the Danube near Sis- tova, and was joyfully welcomed by the Bulgarians, The Roumanians have taken their first real active part in the war.2,000 Rouman- ian troops crossed the Danube on Sunday night at Cetate Tachetaten and entrenched.The investment of Widin on the land side will begin at once.Tho Roumanian Government declined the offer of Garibaldi to send experienced officers to form an Italian legion.Austria has warned the l\u2019orte that she will occupy Bosnia if the Turks now operating against Montonegro enter Cottinge.A special from Shumalu says the corpses of several Russians give evidence that tho Turks are using explosive bullets.The Czar with staff is expected to romain in the vicinity of Simnitza only a few days longer.Ilo will probably draw near Guir- gevo to watch tho reduction of Rustchuk.The Sultan has personally subscribed £2,000 for tho relief of Turkish soldiers wounded in the war.Although a holy war was formally declared, lis Majesty seems in no hurry to go to the front, although obliged to do 80 in such cases.Tho Turks are dovastating a large portion of Bulgaria to prevent the Russians from provisioning their army.The harvest is carried off, the firuit trees aro follod, and the torch applied to large grass plains, Everything that could be of any use to an invading army is removed or destroyed, and tho people aro in utter destitution.Consternation prevails among tho people, who sec no prospect but famine and postil- ence added to the horrors of war.A Simnitza despatch and Bucharest despatch remark upon the dilatory tactics of the Russians sinco thoy crossed the Danube.The position they occupy is admirable for defence, and the time allowed by the Turks enabled them to bring up men and guns enough to defend it.For two days tho situation was critical, but now, by occupying the hills in force, the Russians practically gained an immense space head.| cession of tho patroness of this Province, The Czar continues visiting the wounded on the banks of tho Danube.A correspondent, at Bucharest, states that all able bodied Bulgarians have been sum.\u2019 moned to present themselves at the Itussian | camps to be organized into a forco for their own protection in future.| OPERATIONS IN TURKEY IN ASIA.An Erzeroum letter, dated June 7, says | the Turks collected at Van have struck tor- ; ror into tho whole district.The streets of the town re-echo their violence.Tho American missionaries have taken refuge aboard a small pleasure boat on Lake Van.| It is stated that tho Turks made a despor- ate sortio from Kars on Sunday morning, attempting to surprise the Russians and storm the hills.Tho Turks were compelled to withdraw after several hours\u2019 fighting ; heavy loss on both sides.Tho return of the son of Schamy! to Constantinople is announced, and it looks as if the Turks had become convinced of the uselessness of cfforts to spread a Caucassian insurrection.i NEWS BY ATLANTIC TELEGRAPH, | General Grant and Mrs, Grant arrived at | Windsor on Tuesday weck on a visit to the Queen, and remained until Wednesday oven- ing.On their arrival at Windeor, the Mayor and soveral members of the Corpor- ! ation and a number of spectators were assembled on the platform.Gen.and Mrs.Grant, accompanied by Minister Pierrepont, were conveyed in one of her Majesty's car- : riages to the Castle, where they wero re ceived by the Queen at the bottom of the staircase at the Queen's entrance, and con- | ducted through the State corridor to the white drawing-room.After a short inter | | lish, | mass in a body, and this afternoon were : himself in a perfectly cool and gentlemanly view Gen.Grant and wife were conducted to their apartmonts.In tho evening a grand dinner party was given in the Gonoral\u2019s honor.The Russian Government having ordored the purchase of 30,000 horses, Germany will issue a decree probibiting the rt of horses from the ompire.1t is semi-officially statod in Berlin that this will bo solely on the ground of tho imperial army and not for political reasons.London, July 1.\u2014A Berlin special says the German Ymperor will meet the Emperor of Austria at Salzburg shortly.Tho Pope was so ill on Sunday and Monday that many bishops who were about to leave Rome postponed their departure.Paris, July 1.\u2014The grand annual review of the garrison ot Paris, concerning which there had beon some disquieting reports, was held to-day in the Bois de Boulogne, and passed off without any unusual incident President MacMahon was well received by tho publie.In tho Houso of Commons to-day Sir Statford Northcote officially announced that the English fleet had been ordered from the Piracus to Bosika Bay.Constantinople, July 3.\u2014Tho British fleet has arrived in Bosika Bay.A rumor that it will come to Constantinople is erroneous; no requost for authority to como has beon roferred to England.Admiral Hornly is, 104 over, oxpectod hore.Cologne, June 29.\u2014A potato field at Mul- hiom on which the Colorado bootle made its appearanco, has bcon covored with petroloum and tan-bark anti set on fire.Tho Govorn- ment indemnifies the propriotor.A firo in tho spinning mill of John Robertson & Co., Glasgow, totally dostroyed the spinning department, throwing five hundred hands out of employment.Loss $401,000, Clark & Co.'s throad works at Paisley, Scotland, have been burned.The work people woro saved with much difficulty.oss £75,000.CANADA.Tho St John's N.B., Frooman says :\u2014A shocking story of devouring by a bear comes to us from Prodericton Junction.An old man named Thomas Anderson on Tuesday last, was chopping in llardwood Ridge, but not returning at the usual dinner hour, the people with whom he boarded folt somo anxiety for his sufoty, he boing a very feeble person.Night camo, but with it no tidings of tho absent man.The following day the settlement was alarmed and a strict search instituted, revealing the horrible fact that tho old man had been dovoured by a Lear.Tue Poraro Bro.\u2014Tho priests in the various country parishes have drawn their flocks\u2019 attention to tho potatoe bug, urging them to use every precaution against this pest.1lis Grace Archbishop Tuschercau has issued a circular requesting the parish priests to impress upon their parishioners the necessity of using every precaution against the bug.Ou Tuesday morning a solemn mass will bo offered up in St Anno's chapel at the Basilica to implore the inter- | aftor which somo relics of tho saint will bo exposed to veneration.lis Graco recommends prayers to God through the inter- cossion of St Anne that this dreaded visitation may bo averted.\u2014Quobec Telegraph.Sir Georgo Cartier's remains have been removed to a magnificont tomb constructed for them on the mountain sido, in a newly acquired part of the Catholic Cemotery at Cote des Noiges.The Ultramontanes of Quebec have it that the St John fire was a divine manifestation of displeasure at the imprisonment and \u201cpersccution of Bishop\u201d Sweenoy and his clergy for refusing to pay their school tax.\u201d Tho largest nugget of gold ever discovered in Nova Scotia has beon found at the new diggings at Mooso River, Enst Halifax.Five thousand dollars is offered for it.In Montreal, last week, Mr J.A.Mathow- son and Timothy the Indian teacher at Oka, wore, while passing along thestreet, brutally attacked by a drunken man named Brady, who was afterwards apprehended, but was liberated on expressing contrition.Tho agents of eighteen insurance companies doing business in St John, four American, seven British and seven Canadian, havc signed an agreement not to accept or grant any insurance upon any wooden, venesrod, or brick cased buildings hereafter of the Department of the Interior, to.obtain i information for the use of the Department, for the purpose of, if possible, arriving at a settlement, and it is ikely that an interposition will bo made which will effect a removal of the difficulty on terms affording justice to both ics.The Minister of the nterior, Hon Mr Mills, will lose no time in recommending to the Government a course of action calculated to offoct an immediate settlement.The Provincial Government has appointed Judge Coursol a Commissioner to enquire into tho cause of the fire which destroyed the Oka Catholic Church.He proceeded to Oka on Tuesday.In order not to defeat the ends of justice the evidence will not be published until the enquiry is over.A CuarEavauay Hrso.\u2014The Recorder's Court was honored this morning with a con- tonarian and Chateauguay Voltigeur.The old man had his certificate of baptism, and it was to the offoct that he, Augustine Doyor, was born at St Charles, Dounty of Bollechasse, on the 25th of November, 1775 making the old fellow 102 years of age.The cortificate is signed by the Rev.D.Martinoau, priost.The old gentleman wore on his breast the medal and clasp which be won undor the gallant DeSalaberry at Cha.toauguay.Ho is hale, hearty and walks with a brisk step.By a second marriage some yoars ago, he has a child now about five years of ago, and a great pot of the old man, who is very proud of the youngest member of his family.le receives the usual pension of $20 from the Government.Ho is in rather poor circumstancos.\u2014 Wit.noes.The Loyal Orange Lodge, No.49, of Grenville, P.Q., at its regular session on June 21st, adopted the following : That the ubove lodgo is ready to go to the assistance of tho Protestant Indians of Oka when needed or called for.By the order of the Worshipful Master.Angus Camoron, Worshipful Mastor ; James Murray, Deputy Mastor; David Ganley, Secretary ; John Rainey, Treasurer.On Monday the Court of Queen's Bench oponed at Ste.Scholaatiquo, when the eight Oka Indians wero arraigned for alleged riot ing and destruction of property belonging to tho priests of the Seminary ot St.Sulpice.Tho Grand Jury found \u2018\u2019no bill,\u201d 80 the poor, persecuted men woro allowed to return to their homes.It ia uncertain whother there will bo a procession in Montreal on the Twelfth.I'he Orangemen keep their own counsel, but the general impression is that thoy will walk, whon a fight is anticipated.Mr Rino having boen called a fanatic by a Toronto paper which ridiculos the Tem- porance cause, ho replied as follows: \u201cI am called a fanatic.Well, if 1 am crazy, I thank God I\u2019m crazy on this particular point.At any rate, 1 think I'm sane on one point.I don't mean to drink any more whiskey.(Applause.) Lf this bo fanaticism, God bless tho ontire Dominion of Canada with fanatics of same kind.(Loud and prolonged applause.) And | do say this, that the man who lifts his pon to manufacture public opinion against a cause which raises humanity from wretchedness and nearer to (od, does what is wrong.| = | \u2018Tho Malone Palladium reports that apocu- lators and factories in Franklin county are paying thirty-five cents for the best qualities of wool, and hears of thirty-six having been offered in a few cases.Common and fair butter duil at 12c @ 15c.por ft.; choice in good demand at 18c, Crenmories, fresh grass-mado, in lots of five ackages and upwards, 20c.¥ tb.\u2014\u2014Mr Levi N.Stevens, for nearly fourtecn years station agent at Chateaugay, closed his labors on Thursday last.During his agency hore he has won tho good-will of many of tho prominent business men in this vicinity ; and, as the natural consoquence of his strict adherence to rules, has incurred the displeasure of a fow.Mr E.J.Lancto, for many years clerk in the O.& L.C.R.R.office at Nor- wood, is Mr Stovons\u2019s successor.\u2014À fire at Wolcott, Vt., last week Tuesday, destroy- od two stores with thoir contents, a grist mill and grain, saw mill and lumber, one dwelling house and a tenement block.The losses sggrogate 821,650, with 87,700 of insurance.here are strong grounds for aitribating the fire to incendiarism.When discovered it was breaking through the roof of one of the stores, and those who first erected, or any stono or brick building roof: od with shingles within the limits of that city.Bathurst, N.B., July 2.\u2014Mr Anglin has been elccted by 333 majority for Gloucester.A grand demonstration took place at Ottawa on Monday in honor of the anniversary of Confederation ; fully 20,000 people wit- ; nessed the sports in Cartier Square.There was a display of fire apparatus in the morning and a review of volunteers.Addresses wore delivered at noon by the Mayor, W.Plett, und others.Jn the afternoon games wero commenced with.Tho display of fireworks and the illumination on Monday evening was excecdingly fine.The Parliament buildings and Square were brilliantly lighted.This has been the most successful demonstration ever held at Ottawa.Ottawa, July 1.\u2014The Papal Zouaves, fifty-five strong, arrived yesterday evening, and were received at the landing by the various Roman Catholic societics.Addresses wero presented to them in French and Eng- Mr Pendergast replied on behalf of tho Zouaves.A procession was then formed, with music and banners, and marched to St Joseph's College where they were suitably entertained.To-day they attended entertained to dinner by the Catholic ladies of Ottawa.Two bundred and fifty persons wero present, and speeches were made b Mayor Waller, Bishop Duhamel, and others.À Montreal paper says : On Monday the Papal Zouaves, who had been on an oxcur- sion to Ottawa, while returning on board the steamer Queen Victoria, Captain Simmons, forcibly pulled down the Union Jack, and hoisted the Papal flag instead.The captain camo out of his room and hauling down their flag hoisted his own colorsagain.The Zouaves then seized him by the throat and attempted to stranglchim, He escaped to his room without serious injury.A eat deal of feeling was aroused among the Louaves, and several priests on board had much difficulty in calming them.Subsequently, the Captain permitted thom to hoist their flag.The captain condacted manner during the entire disturbance.Ottawa, July 2.\u2014In connection with the recent troubles at Oka the Government on arrived say that the fumes of burning kero- seno wero plainly discernible.The grist : mill burned was owned by William Hamil j ton, who was formerly with Ladd & Small- man, in Malone.in loss is estimated at $6,000, on which there is an insurance of $2,000, Toledo, O., June 23.\u2014A bold attempt was made last night to rob an express car at Lagonier, Indiana.The car was entered by four mon who accosted the messenger and were about to bind bim when they were suddenly confronted by a force of officers who had been notified that an attempt woold be made.A desperate struggle ensued, resulting in the capture of the entire band.MARRIED.) On the 26th June, at the residence of the bride's father, by the Rev Dr Muir, William H, Currie, lumber-merchant, of Jamestown, to Elizabeth, daughter of Wm, Carmichael, Esq., of Williamstown, English River.DIED.On Thursday, June 21, Janet Leitch, wife of John Fortune, Huntingdon, aged 77 years; a native of Paisley, Renfrewsbire, Scotland.Montreal, Wednesday\u2014Gold 1054.Greenbacks bought at 94% cents on the dollar.8il- ver 8 per cent.discount.In Huntingdon greenbscks are bought at Ÿ 193} cents, MONTREAL MARKET PRICES.(Dy telegraph to the Gleaner.) Cheese market steady at 84c to 8joc for fine to finest.Batter, to fine, 160 to 18c.Flour\u2014City , 63.75; Ontario bags, $3.60.Oatmeal, $2.08.Corn 56c to 58c.Peas, $ 66fbe 950.Oata dull at 40c per 321ibs.ALEX.McFEE, Commission Merchant, 96 Foundliing-st, Montreal.BEAUHARNOIS MARKET.(By telegraph to the Gleaner.) Poss 75 fds, 95c.Oats 40 Ibs, 48 conta.Barley P 50 Ibe.55 cents.Batter per pound, 15 to 16 conta.Factory Cheese 8 cents Ib, Eggs 130 @ dos K.MoFss.Monday of last week despatched Mr McNeil, SPECIAL AND IMPORTANT NOTICE ! TRE GREAT ANNUAL CLEARING SALE or NEW GENERAL MERCHANDIZE AT WILLIAM THIRD & CO'SAT AND UNDER COST, Has commenced and will be continued until the whole and ontire stock is disposcd of.Intending Purchasers aro invited to call oarly and inspect the immenso stock which is now being disposed of At Astonishingly Low Prices ! WILLIAM THIRD & Co.Huntingdon, July 8, 1877.LAYING OF CORNERSTONE AND TWELFTH OF JULY OELEBRATION AT ATHELSTAN.Pur Building Committee of the Athelstan Prusby- terian Church having invited Lieut.-Col.MACKENZIE BOWELL, MP, QM.&8.1.0.A.of BA, to lay the Corner-Stone of the now Church, the Orangemon of the Huntingdon District have decided to be prosent with their Grand Master, ON THURSDAY, 12 JULY, 1871.The Ladies of the Congregation will provide A First-Class Dinner on the occasion.JULIUS SCRIVER, Ese , M.P., has consented to preside.Soveral Clergymen, Colonel BOWKLL aud Dx.A.CAMERON, M.P.P.,, will deliver Addrcascs, The Huntingdon Oornet Band have been engaged, and will do thelr part in entertaining the asagyn blage.M.Carrigan, Esq, bias kindly placed his (rove at the disposal of the Committee, fur the day.Fruit and other rofreshments will be for sale on the grounds.Tickets for Dinner\u2014Uenticmen 40 cents ; Ladles 30 cents ; Children under 12 years 20 cents.Tickets can be procured at the (leaner office, Wilson & Mc Glnnie\u2019s, from Masters of Lodyes, and on the grounds, sr If sho weather be unfavorable, the Ceremony will be postponed until next day.HE mombors of l\u2019erseverance Division aro requested to moot in their Hall next Monday ovoning, (9th inst.) at 8 pm.A full attendance is requested.W.8.MacLAREN, W.P.Huntingdon, July 4.Fer SALE\u2014Tho property formerly belonging to the Iluntingdon l\u2019eat Company, containing about 200 ncrou of peat fand with two or three acres of working ground, house, stables, &c.Apply to ANDW.Eurrorr, 279 Bleury stroet, Montreal.HAY! HAY! The undersigned has 20 acres of hay to be cut on shares.Apply at once to Mrs J.C.Moore, lat concession of Elgin.NOTICE.THE growing crop of Hay on the Grounds of Agricultural Society No.| will be sold by auction on the spot, on Tuesday, the 10th day of July now next, at 3 o'clock afternoon, DANIEL M'FARLANE, Nec.-Treas.Huntingdon, 30th June, LARGE ADDITIONS Made this week to our stock in the following and other lines, vis.: DRESS GOODS STAPLE AND FANCY DRY GOODS.READY-MADE CLOTHING AND RUBBER COATS, from the well-known and most reliable firm of H.Shorey & Co., Montreal.TWBEDS & SUITINGS.A firat class stock, adapted to Summer, Fall, or Winter.BOOTS & SHORS, Various kinds and sizes.CHINA, STONE, AND GLASS WARE in new designs, Haying Implements and Building Hardware.HATS FOR MEN AND BOYS.ALL TO BB HAD s@r AT PRICES TO SUIT \u201cWa MoNAUGHTON BROS.Huntingdon, 4 July.New Carding Mill.HE undersigned would this opportunity of letting those Interested in Wool Carding know he is now prepared to card all wool that he may be favored with.Having secured the services of a person of long experience, and with the advantage of good machinery, he will be able to give entisfaction to those who give him a share of thefr JAMES BU t NAN, Ja.Athelstan, May 28, TO RENT, A Dwelling House, in Dominion Block, Immediate possession.Apply to D.Sganxs, PUBLIC NOTICE.A meeting of the proprietors of real estate and resident householders of the School Municipality of the Township of Godman- chester, will be held on Monday, the ninth day of July instant, at ten o'clock a.m., in the sehool-house of District No.5, in said municipality, known as \u201cStark's Schoolhouse,\u201d to proceed with the election of ose School Commissioner, in place of Robert Sparrow.ROBT.BYNDMAN, Hantiagéon, th July, 1077, \u201cla EERE ye.Je Pr EE ere oma am ee tr TTT Ep Sevens A STORY OF WESTERN LIFE.It was s wild clearing in the heart of a western forest, A tall, athletic man was at work in one corner, and each lusty stroke |y of his axe, as it swung into the heart of a giant chestnut, reverbrated obeerily through the woods.Tho morning was bright, and the air rich with the co-mingled perfume of mosses, flowers, and foliage gathered up, from tho wilderness.The sunshine danced among the boughs over our woodman\u2019s head, and every blow of his axe brought down a, shower of dew to the daisies and strawberry vines which he was treading to death beneath his heavy shoes.Though the morning was deliciously cold and breezy, the workman stopped now and then to inhale a deep breath and to wipe the perspiration from his forehead, and at each time he cast a glance of good-natured anxioty over the logs rolled together in heaps, and the forest of newly made stumps that stood glistening in the sunshine, yet full of eap and with tufts of green still clinging to their broken bark.But though his eye took in every object that lay between him and the log cabin that stood on the opposite verge of the clearing, it invariably lingered last and longest on the thong of newly cut leather which from the distance he could just see dangling through a gimlet-hole in the door from the wooden latch which socured it within, Honest David Hunt.There was hunger and some little desire for rest in those frequent glances toward the slender cloud of of smoke that went curling up from the stick-chimney of his dwelling.At last be lanted his axe against the massive trunk which it bad balf cut away, and was rolling down his shirt sleeves, when the latch-string began to vibrate before bis eye, and after a moment the cabin door opened and a young man came out with a rifle in his hand, and dreseed in a green hunting-shirt.\u2018Halloa !\" exclaimed David Hunt, with a sort of half whistle as he buttoned his waistband ; \u2018arly and late that chap is always a-hanging round my premises.1 calculate it a\u2019nt very difficult to guess why tbe gal Was so long in getting breakfast David had scarcely buttoned bis second waistband when a young girl appeared in the cabin door with a napkin in her band which she flung up as a signal for broak- fast.\u2018Oh, yes, she can call me now,\u2019 said David taking up his old straw hat from the grass, \u2018but before 1 eat or drink I must know what brings that Ike Shaw into these diggins so often\u2014when foxes begin to prowl round a hen-coop in the day-time it looks dangerous.1 say, Ike\u2014this way a minute!\u2019 and as David Hunt uttered this shout be swung his hat in the air; an unnecessary signal, tor his voice might bavo been heard far into the woods.The young hunter turned and came across the clearing, and though he swung his rifle with a dashing air, David could see that bis face was crimson as he drew near; but a fine, handsome face it was, David could not deny that, though he did exert himself to look ferocious and got up a frown as he ap- roached that seemed out of place on that Broad, frank face.\u2018Woll, Ike, what brings you in these parts eo soon again ?\u2019 inquired David Hunt, putting on his old straw bat and folding his arms over his broad chest, after a fashion he had very much admired in Othello during the only visit he had ever made to the theatre while on his journey \u2018out west\u2019 from the New England States.\u201cDon\u2019t think of settling in these diggins, nor anything, do ou 5 \u2018Well, said Isnac Shaw, blushing still more deeply, \u2018I don\u2019t know how it will be.A chap can\u2019t always make bis home in the woods, you'll agree to that ?\u2019 David nodded his head and replied\u2014 \u2018Just so, Ike.\u2019 \u2018Well,\u2019 continued Ike, gathering courage from his companion\u2019s assent, \u2018I have a sort of notion to settle down before Jong, and clear up a farm for myself.Game is getting scarce, and I begin to feel rathor lonesome camping out nights so much.\u2019 \u2018And how aro you a-going to pay for the land 7 inquired David, folding his arms more tightly over his chest ; \u2018wild land is cheap out here, true enough ; but yet Government won't be satisfied with anything lees than cash on the nail.\u2019 \u20181 know that,\u2019 replied the young man, with a brightening eye, \u2018but I haven't been 80 idle as some folks might think.1've got three hundred dollars out at interest with Judge Church, down on the Bend.\u201d Well, but you haven't taken a notion to my property here, have yon ?inquired David, with a shrewd smile.\u2018You don\u2019t want me to sell out, nor nothing ?' \u2018No,\u2019 stammered the young hunter, crushing a tuft of wild pinks beneath the butt of his rifle to hide his embarrassment, \u2018but I've been thinking \u2014 \u2018Well, there isn't nothing very uncommon in that, is there 7\u201d said David, laughing as the young man hesitated and blushing like à girl.No, Mr Hunt, no, 1 may as well out with it ?* cried Shaw, setting down his rifle hard and speaking with desperate rapidity; \u2018I meant to speak with you about it in a few days, but as we are on the subject supposing we finish it at once.There is Hannah, your daughter\u2014we have been acquainted three years come fall, and if you ain't willing to let her keep house for me, it don't make any difference whether I have a farm or take to the woods again.One thing is certain, I shan\u2019t be very contented anywhere.\u2019 \u2018There, now you've spoken up like & man,\u2019 replied David, frankly extending bis band ; \u2018I cannot spare the ga for since her poor mother died she\u2019s all bave to depend on, but don\u2019t look so down in the mouth about it.I'll tell youn what we can do; take up your three hundred doliars and buy the lot that lies next to mine, There is my cabin already built, and a housekeeper in it.won't make 8 worse daughter for me because she is your wife, and David Haunt pointed to bis dwelling with a smile on bis face, yet a single tear brightened in his eye, for the love which be bore his daghier was the most holy feeling of bis life.\u2018I never was no\u2014#0 ,, exclaimed Shaw ing the rough of his father- iar lots and giv! itav shake, \u2018And , dear girl, sbe thought you must miss ber help, would not go away.I lof} hee with tears in her eyes.\u2019 \u2018Hannah is a good girl\u2019 replied David, drawing the back of his rough hand across his eyes ; \u2018I only hope she will make you a wife as her mother was to me, and young itow, Bil Whaler, from the er, © Be hanging round bere a i It get my gal away from her old father.He's ropast of which David Hunt and bis guest | soms and the air was porfamed with their a ferocious cbap, that Bill Wheeler; I ! shouldn't wonder if he gives us some trouble | v yet.5 \u2018time.Hard labor and the morning air had |ber.The very foliage and the glimpses of \u2018Lot him attempt it,\u2019 replied Shaw.\u2018l' know that Hannah loves me ; she told me, know ?: \u2018Nothing, of course nothing,\u2019 replied Hunt, \u2018though Bill is a savage fellow whon anything goes against the grain with bim ; but 800, §15 onan is at the door, tho breakfast will get cold ; come in and we will talk it all over.\u2019 Shaw took up bis rifle; and the two went toward the house together.Scarcely had David Hunt and his companion closed the cabin door after them, when a horseman came from a cart-path leading through the woods, and dismounting near the chestnut, he lookod cautiously around, saw the great gap cut in the trunk of the treo, and driving his horse back into the woods again, tied it to a sapling down in an abrupt hollow which concealed them from the clearing.When the man appeared once more in the open space he took up David's axe, examined itolosely while be dislodged the tiny chips that clung to its edge, and tried its sharpness with the ball of his thumb.\u201cThe chips aro moist and the helve is warm with the old man's handling.I may as well make mysolf scarce at once, for the old follow will bo hanging around home till night.I am certain of that from the way ho has bogun his day's work.\u2019 As William Wheeler muttered those discontented words to himself, he set down tho axe and moved away as if to seek the woods again ; but as ho turned bis hoad and cast a a surly look toward tho cabin; hLo gave a start; his heavy oyebrows worked and knit themselves over bis flashing oyes, and with a half suppressed oath he looked around as if to ascertain some means of reaching the cabin which might not oxpose his por- son to the inmates.\u2018There were two.I saw them through the window.Who is he ?Let me make him out\u2014let me but faston my eye on him and he is done for.\u2019 Once more ho sent an oath through bis grinding teoth and plunged into the hollow where the horse was tied.The fino animal tarned hie head and greeted his coming with a low neigh, but his brutal master lifted his heavy boot and gave the poor creature a Lick that made him wheel and run back with a violonce that almost tore the sapling up by the roots.\u2018By Jove, you had better stop that,\u2019 exclaimed the man, infuriated by the noise.and giving the bridle a savage jerk.\u2018Stand still, stand still, or I'll bleed you with a now-fashioned lancet,\u2019 ho exclaimed through his shut teeth.Drawing a bowie knife from beneath his! hunting-shirt, he plunged his arm back to drive it into the heart of the rearing animal.But, as if comprohending his great danger, the beast leaped back with a fierce impetuosity that broke the sapling sheer in twain, and plunged down the hollow just timo enough Lo'escape the fearful blow launched at bis chest.So fierce had been the attempt upon the horse that Wheeler had lost his balance and fell forward to the ground, plowing the rich earth up for half a yard with his knife beforo he could recover himself.The furious man started up, gazed after the horse an instant, then shaking the soil from his knife he thrust it back into his bosom with a low savage laugh.\u2018You have saved me fifty dollars by that plunge, old fellow,\u201d he said, still gasping with passion, \u2018I was a double fool to let you break loose, though.Mike, Mike, easy boy, easy.Come back, so-ho\u2014so-s0.\u2019 It was surprising that a voice fearfully savage the moment before could have modulated on the instant to the low, silky, and wheedling this man adopted in persuading the horse back to his keeping again.It sounded through the woods liko the mellow tone of a bird calling for his mate.But the horse plunged on till the call terminated in a low, sweet whistle.He had leaped across a rivulot which ran gurgling along the depths of the hollow, and his front hoofs were buried deep in the opposite ascent when that whistle came sighing through the busbes.He stopped suddenly with his ears still laid back and his hoofs on high.A shiver ran through his limbs.His ears began to tremble as they arose to their natural position\u2014his fore feot sunk slowly down, and, wheeling gently round he recrossed the brook and crept up the hill, like a hound called back from the chase.\u2018So, old fellow, you have come back, have you ?\u2019 muttered Wheeler, tying the broken bride and tightening the knot across his knee with both hands ; \u2018It's well for you that I have no other horse to carry me to the Bend ~now see if you can stand quiet, will you ?This speech terminated with an oath while Wheeler knotted the bridle to a splintered trunk of the sapling and moved away.Ho crept stealthily around the edge of the clearing, taking care to conceal his progress by the underbrush that grew thickly in that portion of the wood.At length he reached the little patch of vegetables which lay between the forest and tho back windows of the cabin ; here he paused a moment, poer- ed anxiously through the thick foliage to the right and the left, then parting the branches with his hands ho stole softly forth, and, darting acruss the garden, crouched down beneath one of the windows where he lay for two or three moments holding his breath and afraid to stir a limb, lest he should agitate the creeping plants that clung around the window, and thus give notice of his presence.At length he arose cautiously, at first to one knce, then to a stooping, and, at last, to an apright position, which brought his face to a level with the window.He lifted his hands and parted the net-work of convolvalus and flowering beans that draped the sash, with a cat-like caution that scarcely shook a drop of dew from the host of parple-bells that clustered around him.aving thus made an opening which commanded the interior of the cabin, he remained motion.Jess, t that now and then he crushed a claster of the bean-flowers which fell against bis palm with a violence that shook the whole vine.What a happy and tranquil scene it was that the bad men had gazed upon! In the centre of the cabin, stood a small table, covered with a coarse cloth of snow-white linen, a plate of savory ham\u2014the ruddy color of each alice relieved by the pearly and golden circle of an egg, which formed a tempting mound upon it\u2014stood in the centre, warm corn bread, a plate of potatoes, with their dark coats torn just enough to reveal a tempting and moaly richness at been deal Intety, nad some determined to à heart of golden babies, compossd ibe bolesmmne were pertaking.\u2018 The farmer had filled his plate a socond given him a keen appetite, and bis thirst | seemed in proportion, for Hannah was hold- as much this morning; what can Bill ing forth, but without lifting her cyes to nearer and bless her.À Wheeler say against that, 1 should like to, his face, his third cup of rye coffee on which ming with Joy; tears, the brightest and rop the heavy cream was mounting like a foam when Wheelor looked in upon the peaceful group.Shaw ate but little, and Hannah\u2014the noble, warm-hearted Hannah Hunt\u2014did nothing but blush every time she lifted her eyes from the bright tin coffeepot, and to deluge every cup she filled with an extra quantity of cream, her little brown hand was so unsteady, It seemed so strange for her to sit thero, with hor father directly opposite, with Isaac Shaw lifting those bright, saucy eyes to hor face every other minute, and then dropping them as if he knew ho ought to be ashamed of himself thoro before her fatber.It was as much as Hannah could manage to sit still and wait on the table.It seemed a marvel that hor dear old father could eat go heartily.Everything seomed looking at her with peculiar meaning.Tho: old house-dog there on tho hearth, the cat, As she moved demurely across the room, the purple morning-glories trembling around the windows, all seemed well aware that everything was sottled between her and Isaac Shaw, but rather astonished that the old man should take it all so quietly, when they had every onc of them heard him protest, a thousand times, that it would bo the death of him if she were over to think of getting married.Hannah tried to act as if nothing particular had happened.She was frightened to death at tho idea of meeting hor father\u2019s eyes and as for Ike Shaw, it really was too bad! why on earth did he keep looking at her from under bis long eyelashes ?Sho was erfoctly certain in her own heart that she Bad never onco looked «1 him since they sat down to breakfast.Nothing in the world would tempt her to do anything so forward! Dear, pretty Hannah Hunt! how did sbe know that the young man at her left, in the green hunting-shirt, was looking at her if she never turned her eyes that way ?The conical-shaped coffee pot, with its steaming contents shut in by a lid marvellously like an overgrown extinguisher, was bright as hands could make it, but not quite bright enough to reflect the motions of her lover.Still Hannab Hunt was vory positive that she had given Ike Shaw no sort of encouragement to look at her in that way, and of course, she knew best, for the flowers that trembled and shoolc off their dew, and seemed laughing at hor through the window, were not more modest or innocent than Hannah Hunt.At length, wben David Hunt had transferred the last morsel of ham from the plate to his lips, and drained his coffee cup for the third time, he drew back his chair and looked at Shaw.\u2018Well now, lke, I am ready to talk the business over, as soon as yon have a mind to\u2014' David Hunt was bere interrupted in his speech, for Hannah recollected that moment that she had no spring water in the house, and the haste which she made to got ber sun-bonnet and lift the pail to her arm quite disconcerted tho whole party, but it was only for a moment.David settled back in his chair again, after giving a glance at Ler burning face as she lifted the wooden door- latch, and muttering, \u2018Well, well, it\u2019s only human nature, I was once young myself, he addressed Shaw again.~ And there was that vilo man listening to every word that passed between the honest farmer and his son-in-law.He was crouching amid the vines as Hannah passed him with the water pail on her arm, and the love-light brightening her blue eyes and lending its red to her cheeks.Her garments almost touched him as she turned a corner of the cabin, but ho held his breath and shrank close to the logs, listening to the conversation within, even while bis kindling eyes followed the young and happy creaturo as sho passed with a light step into the woods.When she had entirely disap- pearod ho turned his eye inward again, bent his ear, like a hound, and prossed his face close to the matted foliage, that no word passing between the men at the table might escape him.After some ten minutes he drew stoalthily back, darted into a patch of early corn that came up almost to ono end of the cabin, and winding noiselessly through it,.cautious as a serpent, not to shake a single silken tuft that streamed from the half ripened ears, he cntered tho woods again.\u2018To-morrow | to-morrow! quick work, but I am ready\u2014the job pleases mo\u2014it pleases me\u2014so, so, fool\u2014stand still.What, afraid of the knife yet ?it has botter faro on hand\u2014so\u2014so !\" These words were uttered after Wheelor entered the hollow where his horse was tied.He had been fingering tho haft of his knife while muttering to himself, and partly drew it from his bosora as he came up.The etill restive animal started at the foam of the blade, which gave rise to the half savage, half soothing, words which has master uttored as he unknotted the bridle.After looking cautionsly over his shoulder, Wheeler mounted to his saddle, and, crossing the cartpath, rode leisurely toward the spring where Hannah had gone a fow minutes before.A happy girl was Hannah Hunt as sho passed through those thick woods down to the little spring which supplied the house hold with water | Everything around her bore a thrice pleasant look.When she turned down the little footpath and came in sight of the fountain it was gushing up quick and bright with a sweet impetuosity, like the sensations of her own pure heart.It scomed rejoicing with her, smiling on her.How sweetly it flashed up from its mossy basin, dimpling and laughing as tho arrowy sunshine darted through tho heavy masses of foliage overhead, and broke in a golden shower on the rivulet that danced own through the rich tarf carpeting the earth all around, It fell athwart the roots of the gnarled old oak that twisted in and out among the rooks just above, like a knot of huge serpents charmod to sleop by the eoft Inllaby of the waters\u2014and on the little hollow, choked up with brake loaves, where the protty stream lost itself and plunged into the earth again.Hannah came down the path smiling all unconsciously.She sat down beneath tho shadow of the rock, with the water almost kissing her foet.A bird was overhead, and it began to sing till tho leaves around its hiding-place shivered again, but Hannah did not liston to the bird ; why should she ?There was music enough in her own heart ! She had trodden upon 8 tuft of wild blos- dying breath, but she only kuew that every- Wing was very lovely and tranquil around sky shining through, seemed rejoicing over her head like old friends, longing to come Hor heart was brim.most blissful that ever foll from the blossoms of a young heart, sparkled in those soft eyos ; and there she sat, so quiet and motionless, bending a little forward, like a wood lily on its stalk, and none but the Almighty who loves the joy of an innocent heart, knew how pure and entire that guile less heart was, All at once a shadow fell on the spirit of that young girl.Ono of those strange, intuitive foelinge, which seem like spirit-tones in the heart, came over her.There was no unusual noise in the forest, and yet she bent her ear to listen ; still no sound, save the soft hum of summer insecte, and such beautiful things as love the solitude, arose to startle her; but the mass of golden curls had fallen over her shoulder and she listened still more intently.It was a sound, the tramp of a horse mellowed and broken by the forest turf.\u201d Certain that it was the a proach of an enemy, Hannah snatched ber sun-bonnet from tho ground, and hastily filling hor pail from the spring, turned breathlessly into tho path.lt was too late for escapa ! scarcely had she advanced half u dozen paces, when William Wheeler appeared in a curve in the path, She turned into the wood, though the undergrowth was 80 thickly tangled that it seemed almost impossible to force a passage through, Wheoler sprung from his horse and left it standing across the path, as he camo quickly toward the breathloss and startled girl.\u2018What, Hannuh, you are determined to fight shy yot ?' oxclaimed the vile man, pressing closo to the struggling girl, and attempting to take tho pail from hor hand.\u2018Come, come, give it up, it\u2019s too heavy, you bond it like a young sugar-cane in the wind.Lot me carry it, 1 say.\u2019 Ile took the pail forcibly from her hand as ho spoke, and dashed half the water to tho ground.\u2018Never mind,\u2019 ho said, with à disagreeable laugh, \u2018wo can go down to the spring and fill it again.I want to talk with you.\u2019 \u2018What do you wish to say ?' faltered the terrified girl.\u2018I thought you would not como again, I must go home, my father is waiting.\u2018Thought I should not come again?A protty foliow I should be to take you at the first word.No, no, Miss Hannah, I do not eusily give up an idea when it once gets into my head.Such girls as you are scarco hero in the bush.While bo spoke Wheeler swung tho half ompty pail on one arm, and forcing Hannah\u2019s hund through the other, dragged her toward the path.\u2018I do not wish to go down there\u2014I will not unless you drag me from the spot by force,\u201d said Hannah, wringing her hand suddenly from the hold he had fixed upon it, and darting up the hill with the speed of a door.Wheeler sprang after her.A hound in full ery could not have leaped more fiercely forward ; ho grasped her arm, turned her round with a jerk, and when her pale face was closo before his, he laughed, not, as might havo heen expected, a coarse ruffianly laugh, but low and sweet, with a tone that thrilled through the heart it reached.\u2018Como, girl, come! I do not want to frighten you.Go down to the spring\u2014I havo a great many things to tall over.How can you tromble so close to the man who loves you better than anything on tho earth?And, with a reed-like bend of his fine form, William Wheeler threw his arm around Hannah's waist, and again attempted rather to persuade than force her toward the spring.\u2018I will not move a step.I cannot.Oh?Mr Wheeler, pray lot me go; you frighten me almost to death,\u2019 cried the poor girl, trembling in every limb, while her ashy lips quivered with torror.\u2018How foolish you are, Hannah Hunt, to fear from one man\u2014an old lover and true friend\u2014that which pleases you in a fellow like one I could mention.Now I'll wager my horse there against a Canadian pony that you did not shrink and tremble, and quiver all over with disgust, when Ike Shaw came to your house this morning,\u2019 said Wheeler, girding her waist more firmly with his arm, and speaking in a mellow and persuasive voice, a voice which sounded so like that of [ko Shaw that Hannah raised her large oyos to his face in wonder and now dread ; but they sunk to the earth again, shocked by the conflicting passions which had mot their gaze in that handsome but evil face.\u2018Come, have done with this childish non- senso,\u2019 continued Wheolor, \u2018I only want a fair hearing.You were too hasty the other day, when I came like an honest man and asked you to marry me, and I, like a fool, went off with my cause half argued.Stop, stop, there is no getting off now, I must be heard.\u2019 Still Hannah writhed in the clasp of his strong arm, and looked wildly over his shoulder in hopes of aid from the house.\u2018Say what you wish here, then,\u2019 she said, almost wild with terror; \u2018I will liston\u2014 take your arm away, and let me sit down on tho log a little farther from your horse\u2014 I will hear nll that you have to say if you do this I\u2019 \u2018What, you would got a littlo nearer the house, and scream if I only lifted my eyos to that pretty white face of yours 0, no, Miss Hannah, I am not to bo cheatod in this way ;' and, flinging his disengaged arm also around hor porson, Wheeler lifted her from the ground and moved rapidly toward tho horse.The r girl struggled, her head foll back on his shoulder, and her terror found voice in a single sharp cry.\u2018Hush I\" said Wheeler, turning bis face till sho could feol the warm breath as it poured from his clenched teeth.\u2018Hush, 1 say, or I shall be forced to quiet you with my handkerchief.\u2019 Ho moved toward his horse as he spoke, sot her on the ground, still grasping her prm un one iron hand, na he sprung to 8 o and attempted to drag hor u after him.P 8 P nothor cry, sharp with terriblo agon broke from the lips of that poor git) ï was followed by a rushing sound in the path above, the crash of branches, the leap of a strong man, and the shout of a fierce voice in its rage\u2014\u2018\u2014Villain ! villain I\u2019 and with this fierce ery David Hunt plunged like a lion down to tho spot where his child was ying, prone, pale, and senseless on the He sprung over her with his Arms outstretoh and his pos en fire-\u2014for one instant bis iron band olutebed the folds of Wheeler's hunti shirt, but it was wrested from him by the violent leap taken that instant by the goaded horse, as he wheeled and darted up the path and out of sight, it seemed with a single bound.\u2018Ob, if I had my rifle I\" exclaimed David Hunt, in a hoarse whisper, as he lifted bis daughter from the earth and laid her down again, for the stout man shook with rage, and that moment was weak as an infant.\u2018If I but bad my rifle !' {ro BE coNTINUED.] A TRIAL OF THE EIGHT OKA INDIANS, STE SCHOLASTIQUE, June 27th, 1877.\u2014 Unfortunately for the cause of the Seminary, their formerly faithful servant here, in the person of His Honor District Magistrate DeMontigny, has become weary in his well-doing, and is now more willing to forego the honor of gaining further laurels by unselfishly devoting himself, as heretofore, to the onerous task of making justice and law always dictate that right is on the side of his wealthy and powerful plaintiffs.Justice is, however, never to be expected for the Indians who are every few months dragged before the Courts, and if no other rosult is obtained, are subjected to the intolerable aggravation and disgrace of being every now and then posted baclkk and forth over the oft trodden road between Oka and Ste Scholastique, and incarcerated for some days in the historical cells of the Court House hore.It matters little so far as the Indians are concerned, whether Magistrate DeMontigny shirks the responsibility of deciding the particular case before him, and sonds it to be tried before a jury, or whether tho case be, in the first place, taken before the Criminal Courts; the result is always the same.They still bear the odium of being charged as depredators and outlaws, and have no more certainty of their liberty and rights of peaceful residence for the future.To-day, in the trial of the eight Indians arrested on charges of cutting and pulling down fences on the property of the Seminary of St Sulpice, in the Seigniory of the Lake of Two Mountains, before Mr DeMon- tigny, tho first caso heard was for \u201cunlawfully and maliciously cutting eighty-four trees, of the value of 50 cents each, tho property of plaintiffs,\u201d the Seminary of St Sulpice, on the 8th of May last.There were three witnesses to prove the charge, Lefeb- vre, Binet and Lacroix, who testified that they were hiding in a place where they could sec what was going on, and all three of them saw the prisoners cutting the wood.In cross-examination it was elicited from the witness Lacroix that ho did not show himself because he was afraid ; he.thought one of the Indians had a gun and they seemed determined to do anything to resist any attempt at interference with their work.They appeared to bo a body of people gathered together to execute their illogal purposes.Mr Maclaren moved that the prisoners bo discharged, as it appeared by the proof adduced by the prosecution itself, if it was to be believed, that the case was of such a nature that it could not be tried summarily, it being a case of riot, according to definitions given by the authors.Mr Prevost, for the prosecution, objected to that view of the case, claiming that such a disposition of the case would be equal to an acquittal, as no conviction could be expected against the Indians from a mixed jury.His Honor then proceeded to give judg- mont on the'objection to the motion of toun- sol for the defence.Formerly, all cases had to bo tried by a jury, but later it was thought expedient to have justices of the peace appointed to try small cases.When this case was first laid before him it seemed to him to be simply a case of illegally cutting trees, but by the proof it was discovered to be something more serious, and that the accusation, instead of being simply for cutting trees, should have been for riot.He would not take upon himself to adjudicate on such a case, but would send it to the jury, stating that the evidence adduced, instead of being used ns substantiating tho charge in this case, shonld be used as preliminary proof upon a charge of riot.Consequently he declined to entertain the case farther, and the prisoners would have to stand their trial at the next term of the Criminal Court, It was then agreed that the evidence upon the case for cutting wood would be used in the cnse for illegally pulling down the fence, and the same point being raised in the latter caso as in the former, His Honor gave similar judgment on it sending it to the jury.The prisoners were required to renew their bail in $25 each personal bonds, and securities for 825 each.This part of the proceedings seomed, however, not to be understood by the accused Indians, who, when hearing the decision in tho case, left the Court and took log bail, making double- quick time towards Oka.A messenger was despatched after them, who overtook them, and they returned and complied with this formality, FAUTEUX A TEFTOTALAR, AND ROW THAT BAP- PRNED.It has been remarked by several persons who know the celebrated Fauteux, of Oka, that he bas of late improved considerably in appearance.It appoars, from the history of the affair given by a person in a position to know it all, that several weeks ago Fan.teux got on à terrible drunken spree.It seems that when he went to excess drink which he was greatly addicted, he used to commit all sorts of follies about the village, snd was constantly getting into fights and rows.About the time referred to, he hag been on a drinking bout, and bad caused à great bubbub in the village by his disgrace.fal conduct, and consequently, the gentlemen of the Seminary resolved to dispose of Lj, services (for which they paid him the snug little sum of $50 per month, for looking after their interests), and he being at tho Sominary one day, was turned out by the priests.He had been making a genera) rampage throughout the place, and under the dreadful influence of liquor had beep acting more the part of a tiger than of à man ; or if acting the part of a man, it wa, the part of a veritable madman.It is said that he forced his way into the Frencl.Canadian, Mallette's house, and caused a good deal of disturbance, and that he also went into several of the Indians\u2019 houses, He got into a fight with Mallette, with which, it is said, the Protestant Indians ip.terfered.Fauteux became exasperated, and a terrible row ensued botween them, the \u201cBully\u201d bringing revolvers into requisition towards the last.While at Oka, one of the young Indians who were arrosted told me in a very thrilling manner his story of this row.He said it occurred early one evening.Faüteux went promenading past their (the Protestant Indians\u2019) doors, using insulting language to them, and condueting himself in & most offensive manner.Finally, he picked up some stonos, and threw them at young Mandoar and Beauvais; but as none of the missiles took effect, the Indiany did not retaliate.But Mallette coming up at this time, he and Fauteux got into fight, about the commencement of which Fauteux exhibited the demoniacal spirit which possessed him, uttering an unearthly yell and leaping high in the air.The Indians interfered with the combatants, and a general row ensued, out of which Fauteux came the worst.It is said that Fauteux has since given up his drinking habits, and has been taken back into the employ of the Seminary.Lefebvre, sometimes given the cognomen of \u201cBully,\u201d who was one of the witnessos for the prosecution to-day, is employed by the Seminary to watch over what they claim to be their wood, fences, &c.Epps's Cocoa \u2014GRATBFUL AND COMFORTING.\u2014\"\u201cBy a thorough knowledge of the natural laws which govern the operations of digestion and nutrition, and by a careful application of the fine properties of well.sclect- ed cocoa, Mr Epps has provided our breakfast tables with a delicately flavored beverage which may save us many heavy doctors\u2019 bills, Itis by the judicious use of such articles of diet that a constitution may be built up until strong enough to resist every tendency to disease, Hundreds of subtle maladies are floating around us ready to attack wherever there isa weak point.We may escape many a fatal shaft by keeping ourselves well fortified with pure blood and a properly nourished frame.'\u2014Civil Service Gazette.Sold only in packets labelled\u2014\u201cJ aues Epps & Co., Homeopathic Chemists, 48, Threadneedle Strect,and 170, Piccadilly, London.\u201d CANADA LOOKING UP! 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