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*a GOOD NEWS FROM FRASER RIVER. Correspondence of the Now York Times. Victoria, Monday, Nov. 15, 1858. The oft-quoted maxim that “ When matters afe at tlie wdrst ihey willl inend,” has been singularly verified in this region by recent experience. A month ago the crowds of miners who rushed hither 011 their way to California, driven from Fraser’s River by the iliscovery that all ihe claims on that strearci did not become ficher as the water receded, sent our thermortieter of popular feeling down to aero* and all was despondency^ Even the few who based hopes of a ‘ re-action’ in the Spring on the iact that, many of those returning had been comparatively successful, and that nearly all assigned as a reason tor leaving dread of apprehen- ded rigorous Winter weather, were damped in their ardor by the general depression. It was, therefore, matter of suprise to all when a steamer arrived <rom Fort Hope, some tlirae weeks since, with large orders for goods, an event which has been followed up by similar ones to the present time. Simultaneously with the improved business prospects comes encouraging accounts from I he diggings. It now appears that all the banks and benches of tlie river between Forts Hope and Yale will pay well in sluice-mining, and it is a matter of extreme surprise that so many Californians shou'd have idled away months last summer without digging deep enough to discover this fact. New ditches are being dug, shafts sunk, and the town of Fort Yalo itself is staked off into mining claims. From the Upper Fraser accounts are also encouraging. The roadcutling party has been settled with by the Gov- ernment on terms much more liberal than ’were called for by the original agree- ment, and most of them have gone to work in the vicinity of Bridge River, where they intend to stop through the Winter. As that vicinity is compara- tively open country a rigorous Winter is not apprehended, and those who should know assert that the Lillovet trail will be passable all through the Winter sea- son. When it is taken into account that those on the river below its junction with Thompson are paying at the late of a dollar per pound for provisions, and that liigher up. the miners who receive their provisions by the Lillovet route, will be compelled to pay sixty to seventy cents •per pound for proviMons a11 through the Winter, it cannot but be conceded that 'the diggings which will support men under such circumstances, and afford them •sufficient extra inducement to continue at work, must be good. But these diggings are bank diggings, and although affording more regular and •extended operations than the river bars, they do not come up to the extravagant accounts which reached California in iVlay last, for this reason. In January February and March the river is at the lowest stage, and the bed rocks can be .reachedâ€"-a point which none of the new •comers have attained. Last winter many Oregonians spent months on the Fraser, packing through tlair provisions from the Dalles. Most of these returned to Oregon in June, and did ft'jt intend to re- visit the Fraser till the season for good river digging should return again. Thus it will be seen that tlie diggings upon which the original accounts were based Imve not been worked by any of the new comers who reached Frazers River after the first of last June. Recent discoveries, •though less extravagant' than the first accounts in yields to individuals, are much more promising for the country, as they show an extent of the gold fields uot hitherto suspected, and establish an ana- logy beiween Briti'h Columbia and Cali- fornia in every respect except the quartz lodges, few of which have as yet been ifonod in the former region, though per?ons wiie have been through the country north •of the Frazer, and traversed the rivers emptying into the Guif of Georgia m that vicinity, assert that region to be rich in auriferous rock and coarse gold. This is a point which next year, when the Hud- son !}ay Co. has no longer the power to prevent traders from following and sup- plying prospecting miners, will be de- cided. I send you herewith copies of the pro- clamation shortly to be issued in British Columbia, providing for the government of that region. The indemnification docu- ment is a curious paper, and worthy the attention of persons interested in noting the difference between republican and nionarchcial institutions. I shou'd have mentioned above that our market is now bare of many articles in great demand, and large quantities of which were re-shipped to S'a 11 Francisco less than a month ago. To show the character of the panic that prevailed here I may mention that large quantities of bacon, worth 36 cents per ponnd here now, were sent to Columbia River at that timeâ€"action equivalent to the pro- Terbial absurdity of sending coals to New- castle. This scarcity would soon be followed by a ”lut were it not for the fact that at this season the coast, is very dangerous for small sailing vessels, and orders must be supplied from San Fran- cisco by steamers; which mode, being expensive as a matter of freight, and limited in carrying capacity, will not be likely to accumulate ovur-slocks before Spring; After several weeks of ‘ busy prepar- tion’ the American residents of this town gave Mr. John Nugent a dinner a few nights since. TWO MEN COOKED AND EAT- ENâ€"THE CANNIBALS MAS- SACRED. FREEMASONRY. We copy the following fiom the Lon- don Weekly Times of Dec. 5th:â€" “Freemasonry.â€"At the meeting of the Grand Lodge on Wednesday night the Earl of Zetland was again placed in nomination for the office ot Grand A1 aster for the ensuing year. On the motion of the M. W. Grand Master the independ- ence of the Grand Lodge of Canada was acknowledged, subject to matters of dc- tail to be hereafter settled.” A correspondent from San Francisco, writing Dec. 6th, says :â€" “ By the overland mail I forward the particulars of the murder of two Ameri- cans in the Feejee Islands, and the mea- sures which had been taken to punish the cannibals. Lieut. .1. Ilogan Brown, ol the United States sloop of war Vandalia, which arrived here 011 Friday last, gives the sequel of the matter. The informa- tion is iis follows : “ While the Vandalia was at Ovolan, in the Feejee Islands, information was communicated to Commander Sinclair by the Consul at Levuka, that the inlia Ditants at Lomati, on the island of Ways-*-a tribe of ferocious cannibals - had surprise') a small vessel, and murdered, cooked and eaten, the crew. There- upon, an expedition, consisting of sixty men, was fitted out, placed in charge of Lieut. Caldwell, with L-.eut. Ramsay ol the mar ines, Assistant Surgeon Frist, and master’s mate Bartlett, and sent against them. Ihe natives refusing to give up the murderers, and taken advantage of their strong position (a town situated on the top of a high mountain, 1,600 feet above the level of the sea,) to defy the party sent against them, a landing was effected at daylight 011 the morning after reaching the island ; and, after a most I’a- tiguing march of several hours, over de- clivities, precipices, rocks, and through ravines, the expedition arrived opposite the town. A long halt was made to refresh <he men, who were almost prostiated by their exertions. After resting, the town was assaulted and carried by a flank movement, the natives fleeing to their rocks and fastnesses ; the town was nearly destroyed, 115 houses having been fired and consumed. On the return of the ex- pedition thry were attacked in the most furious manner, in one of the ravines, by 300 warriors, who were repulsed with a heavy loss, after a severe action of aboul half an hour, the natives losing nearly 50 in killed and wounded, including two ol their principal chiefs. The Americans had six wounded, one very severely. The seamen and marines behaved in the most gallant manner. “ The tribe has been taught a severe lesson, and one that will not be lost 011 the tribes in their vicinity. The Ameri- cans murdered and eaten were Louis Brower, a Prussian, naturalized, and Henry Homer, of New York.” TORONTO WINTER ASSIZES. The Assizes for the United Counties of York and Peel will be opened this forenoon by the Hon. Mr. Justice McLean. Hon. J. II. Cameron will act a> Crown Counsel in conducting the criminal business. The following per- sons will b<: tried for the crimes oppo- site tht-ir names during the Assizes:â€" Win. Chisholm, horse stealing ; John O’Leary, murder; James Henderson, larceny ; G Beckwith and Nevins Jones, horse stealing; Joseph Ward, sen., re- ceiving stolen goods; James Fleming, murder; II. Richards, larceny ; F. Fitz- gerald, larceny (two indictments); Robt. Gregg, W. Ross, A. Doig and J. Hel- lam,rape and housebreaking; and George Wilson, larceny. It is stated that there are a large number of civil causes 011 the docket. RAILROAD ACCIDENT. Twenty to thirty lives lost. Augusta, Ga., Friday, Dec. 31. This morning, the train from iMacon ran off the track, two miles from Colum- bus, and a fire-man and wood passer we>e killed, and G. W. Smith, engineer had his jaw broken. None of the passengers were injured. The morning train to Macon ran off the track at Adam’s Mills, in consequence of the culvert being washed out. J. 11. Miller, engineer, the fireman and wood passer, and conductor Snell were killed, and several of the passengers were drowned, but their names are as yet un- known. About a dozen were saved. It is supposed that about thirty were aboard. Eight Children at a Birth.â€" About five months since the wife of Mr. Jacob Abbott, living ten miles west ol Golconda, Pope County, presented her husband with eight pledges of affection at one birth! Four of these children survived until some six weeks since, when two of them sickened and died. I he remaining two are still living and thriving finely. The whole eight were very small specimens ol humanity when ushered into the world, as might have been expected. This statement is liter- ally true ; it is vouched for by numbers of respectable witnesses who caw the four living children. Egypt is a very prolific countryâ€"a little too much so, sometimes.â€"Cairo Gazette. TOR.ONTO MARKETS. Thursday, Jan. 6. Wheatâ€"Prime wheat brings 5s 9d a 6s 4il per bushel, Spring Waeat is worth 4s 6d a 5a 2d per bushel. Harley 3s Gd a 3-s 9d por bushel. Pius 3s 4d a 3s 8d per bushel. Ryk 3s ?d a 3s 9d per bushel. Oats 2s 2d a 2s 4d per bushel. Fork 25s a 3us per 100 lbs. the latter being the rate for the best pork. Special Notices. TO FAHERS AMD MOTHERS. You know bow important it is for your chil- dren that you should keep good health. How Irequently do we see feeoie parents dressed in mourning 011 account of the death of theii be- loved children. What a pity it is, when, by proper care and remedies, all these trials and troubles can be avoided. When health can be restored to the parent and life and happiness to the child, Restore the h*alth of the mother and you obviate the necessity of Parcgoric. Godfrey’s Cordial and other injurious narcotics for crying children. We entreat you, as we desire to improve the condition of our race, to procure Ur. Morse’s Almanac and read I10W diseases are cured in accordance with Nature’s laws with innocent Roots and Plants. PREGNANCY. During this critical period Morse’s Indian Root Pills will be required, because they cleanse the body from those morbid humors, and tho- roughly drive away all pains, and give ease and comfort to the mother. From one to three of the^e Pills, taken two or three times a week during pregnancy, will cause the mother n saef and easy delivery, ard will bo sure to give a stout and healthy constitution to the child. Dr, Morse’s Indian Root Pills are sold by all dealers in Medicines. THE Injudicious use of Mercury often oc- casions afF-ctions of the throat, of the bones of the nose, and malignant sores. Dr. Moffat’s Life Pills and Phoenix Hitters are sijrnaMy suc- cessful iti eradicating all the effects of mercury rom tlie system. They aid nature in casting from the body nil poisonous matters, and by thus purifying the vital fluids, they restore the constitution to sound health. For sale by W. R. MOFFAT, proprietor, 335 Broadway, New York, and his Agents. &Utotjttt0Mcnta. CHARLES TOD, BREAD AND FANCV BISCUIT BAKER, MAIN STREET, MARKHAM VILLAAE. CONFECTIONARY, CAKES, BISCUITS, &C. &c. &.C. Pic-nic Parties and Tea Meetings a!tended and supplied 011 the most reasonable terms. Markham, Jan. 6, 1859. G-tf EXAMINATION or COMMON SCHOOL TEACHERS. Notice is hereby given, tut Examination of Common School Teachers and others will lake place 011 Tuesday, ths 1st day of February, 1859- In tho Court House of the City of Toronto, al Richmond Hill, and at Newmarket, at 9, a.m. Candidates will bo required to produce certi- ficates til’ moral character from their respective Ministers, and, it teachers before, also from their respective trustees. JOHN JENNINGS, D. D. Chairman. Toronto, lanuarv 5. 1859. 6-2 Letters Remaining in RICHMOND IIILL PostOffice' JANUAlt Y 1st, 1859 Armstrong, Thos. Arnold, A. Rellerby, Isaac R idjrnian, Norah Belt, Thomas Chapman, Isaac Cober. Peter Chessman, Henry Clarkson, Hilary Durrant, Charles Gamble, Julia Gamble. N. A. Hardv, John Hill, Rev. Arthur Hamilton. John Hayslip, John Hood, Win. Hehnkev, Francis Hill, M iss Susaunah Izzard, J, R. Lemon, Thomas M. Lemon, Samuel Lawrence. James Mapes, Win. Manly, Robert Marsh, Alex. Munshaw, George McGar George McBeath, Thos. O’Boyle. Bridget Stong, Daniel Sullivan, Mrs. Scott. Stephen Sproul, Jame* Stacev, James White, David [2] Williams, Jacoo G. Wright, John Wilson, Richard Warren, W. S, Wiliams. Mr*. Daniel Whiite, Alfred. TEEFY, Postmaster. TO ADVERTISERS ! Great Reduction of Advertising Rates ! Taking into consideration the hard times, and being determined to advance the pros- perity of the community in which we live; and believing as we certaiuiv do, that a Village is judged by parties at a distance by the Ad- vertisements that appear in the columns of its Newspaper, and being very desirous of offer- ing everv inducement in our power to Mer- chants and others to Advertise, we have de- termined to Reduce our Advertising rates to as low a Fgnre as we can possibly afford.â€" Our great object is, to er.courage liberal adver- tising, as this branch of Business is the main stay to ail Printing Establishments. Our readers will at once perceive that it is utterly impossible to advertise at lower rates than we give below If wo did, wo should not be able to carry 011 the paper: for 110 one (not even printers) can be expected lo work for nothing. However, we hope that all those who desire to encourage a Village Newspaper will advertise liberally, and then while we shall be benefited, hey themselves wilt bo even moro so by an ncrease of business,â€"the invariable result of advertising. Tho following are our reduced rates :â€" } column, \ a year, ?5 per cent discount. i “ i " i “ 30 35 30 35 40 35 40 45 All advertisements to be measured by a scalo of 200 solid Brevier lines to a column.â€" Four pence a line will be charged for the first insertion, and one penny a line for each sub- sequent insertion. Advertisers to have the privilege of chang ing their advertisement four times a year. Advertisements under a quarter of a co- umn, continued for three months, will be subject to 20 per cent; for six months, 25 por cent ; and for 12 months, 30 per cent discount. Proprietors V Commonwealth/’ Richmond Hill, Dec. 1, 1838. Stray Mare. CAME into tlie premises of the Sub- scriber, about the beginning of August, a small Dark BA"® MARE. The owner to prove property, paj expenses, and take her away. JOSEPH CHARTARS, Lot 15, 4ih Con. Vaughan. Dec. 3, 1858. l-3p. AGENTS WAN1ED. 'YJ ANTED, two smart intelligent men as j/V Agents for the York Commonwealth of Richmond Hill. For particular*, apply a the Office. December 10, 1858. UHUS HUT RICHMOND IILL ! WILLIAM HARRISON 111 reluming his grateful acknowledgements lo his lriends and the pub- lic generally, for the very liberal support he has received since his com- mencing business, especially during the past year, most respectfully so- licits a cont inuance of their patronage. As he still manufactures a superior article he hopes to meet the ap- probation of those who will favor him as customers in the ensuing year, and would call their attention to his Stock of Single and Double Harness ! I made of the best material and sold at the lowest remunerating prices. ALSO, TO HIS SCOTCH, ENGLISH, AND FANCY COLLARS ! warranted not *0 injure the horse. WHIPS, SURCINGLES, &c., &c,, constantly on hand Trim mini; of various Styles done with promptness* cheapness and despatch. Richmond Hill, December 3rd, lgSS 1 tf JOHN HARRINGTON, JUN. Begs to inform his friends and the public generally, that he has removed to Richmond Hill, and has purchased a large and well selected STOCK OF FALL & W IN'l'E R GOODS Boots* Shoes, &c ? «Vc. Which he is prepared to sel1 at priees that will defy competition. N. B. J. H. Jnr., respectfully solicits a continuance of the liberal patronage which was extended to him in his former place of business. Richmond Hill, Dec. 3rd, 1858. 1-tf ftote ILost! IOST either on Monday or Tuesday last between Lot No.10, 3rd Con. of Vaughan, and tho city of Toronto, a Note granted by Alexander Campbell and John Bastard, in favor of the Subscriber for 100 dollars. Any person finding the same is hereby notified that payment of the same has been stopped. JOHN SNIDER. Vaughn, Dec. 23rd, 1858. Stray Mare, C1AME Into the premises of the Subscriber, J Lot 45, 1 »t Con. of Vaughan, about the 15th of September last, A LIGHT RAY MARE, with a white forehead, one forefoot split, a spot of white Under the fetlock of one hind foot, aged. The owner can have the same by proving property and paying expenses JOHN DEVERICKS. Vaughan, Doc, 21, IS08. 4-3 For Sale* Subscriber offers for sale a 1 Thorough-hred DU UIIA M BULL, three years old, breed by Mr. Harrison, 11 ail - garth, Leaven, Yorkshire, England, and im- ported by tho proprietor iu I85ti. For further particulars apply to EDWARD SANDERSON. Lot 17, 4th Con. Markham, or address Buttonville, P. O. August 12. 1858. 62-tf A SPAN OF 3Iatclied Carriage Ponies, FOR SALE, rpWIN BROTHERS, rising 4 years old, of a Dark Bay Color. For terms apply te ROBERT MARSH. Richmond Hill. Novembsr 27, 1858. 7G-4 111 l*ouii(l! BROUGHT into mv Pound, on the 19tb November,' 1858, A BAY HORSE. 5 years old, having two white hind feet. The owner is requested to prove property, pay damages, and take him away. Also* A White Ram. Both will be sold to pay expenses unless claimed within three weeks. WM. DUROSE, Pound-Keeper. Victoria Square, Nov. 21th, 1858. 75-3. To the Sick and Dying. MR. SNIDER, of the 7th concession of Vaughan, near Klineburgh, guarrantees to cure Cancer8) Enlarged JYecLs, And many other Diseases. Persons laboring under either of the above mentioned Diseases, will do welt to call in time, All letters to be paid, and addressed to PETER SNIDER Klineburgh. N. B. NO CURE NO PAY. August 6, 1853. Gl-tf TO PHI jY t e R 8. rpiIE SUBSCRIBER begs to inform JL the Trade, that bis Stock of PRINTING PRESSES. TYPE, INKS, and all other description of materials, has been very largely increased this Season, bv arrivals from NEW YORK, PHILADELPHIA, BOSTON and MONTREAL : and that he is prepared to supply orders for new Offices, in addition to those in operation, at tho shortest notice. Printing MACHINES and ENGINES im- ported to order. Best quality of NEWS INK atOne Shilling per lb. Old Type taken in exchange for new. D. K. FEEHAN. Colborne st.. Toronto, Jan. 9, 18 57 g5 WHOLESALE Paper & Stationery Warehouse, milE Subscribers have always on hand, L a large and general stock of the best British and Provincial manufactured Writing; Colored, Brown, and Wrapping Papers, Wax, Wafers, Slate**, Ink, Steel Pens, Envelopes, Metallic Memorandum Books, Twines, Copy Rooks, School Books and General Stationery, &.c., *Sic. The faoilities which the subscribers have for manufacturing, having two of the largest Paper Mills .11 Canada, they are prepared to manufacture all kinds of paper to order. BUN TIN, BRO. & Co.. Yonge irtreet, Toronto. January fl, 1858. * Sit THE “COLONIST.” milE “COLONIST” HAS A I “ bona fide ’ jircuiation of Twelve Thousand ! A N DI i IIEREF UK THE Best Advertising Medium in Canada TERMS: Daily,â€"4d a line for first insertion, and Id a lino for each subsequent insertion. Weekly.â€"Gd a lino for first insertion, and 2d a line for each subsequent insertion N.B.â€"Postmasters who send advertisements on these terms, will have a commission of 15 per cent allowed them. The terms of Subscription for the DA ILK “ COLONIST are six dollars a year, payable in advance. For the WEEKLY, the price is a dollar and a half, also payable in advance. To Clubs of ten, tho Weekly will be sup- plied at one dollar a year. 6G-4 FOR SALE! ACRES OF LAND. East half of j\j Lot No. 2, 7tb Concession, North (ji willimbury. Al^o, ONE ACRE OF LAND, situated in the Village of Thornhill, with good 1louso and out-buildings. 0“ Terms Easy. Apply to JOHN PALMER, Richmond Hill. January 14, 1858. t3-<J APOTHECARIES’ HALL KING Strket, Toronto, 2nd door ea^t of Church Street, opposite the Cathedral, VV. T. Atkinson, &, Co., Late of King street West, now offer at their new establishment, Genuine English Drugs, Patent Medicines, French and English Perfumery, Oils, Paints, Colours, Dye- Woods, Combs Brushes fyc., At such moderate prices as cannot fail to se- cure custom. W. T. A. &. Co. having ccnsi^rnble ex- perience in the Drug business in various parts of England, have 110 hesitation in saying, that a great many of thoir Manufactured Articles will be found very superior. Medicines used in compounding Prescriptions, Family Re- ceipts, Horse and Cattle Medecines, &c., are of the vory best quality, direct from the prin- cipal English Drug Houses. W. T. A. *fc Co. beg to call attention to their Celebrated Prepa- ration for the Teeth, Atkinson’s Parisian Tooth Paste. Also their much admired Perfume THE UNGLLSI1 NOSEGAY. Soda Water bottled and from the fountain ; St. Catherines Mineral Water, and the Plantagenet Water, celebrated for their healthy properties. April 22,1858. t46 LEWIS MACDONALD, CLOCK AND WATCH MAKER, STOUFFYTLLE, BEGS to raturn bis thanks to tho inhabitants of Stouflville and the friends who have hitherto favored him with thair cui-tom, and would announce that he has commenced business again at his old shop, John Yakks’ Hotkl, and hopes, by steady attendance and moderate charges, to merit a continuance of their support. Jewellry neatly repaired, All work warranted. LEWIS MACDONALD, Stouffville, Aug. 20, 1858. 63-1f TORONTO CITY MARBLE WORKS 185 YONGE STREET. MONUMENTS, TOMB-TBLES, TOM Ii-S TONES &c. Twenty Per Cent Cheaper THAN ANY OTHER ESTABLlSHMKT. rpHE Undersigned Assignees of the JL estate of D. C. & W. YALE, will con- tinue the business under the superintendence of our duly authorized agents, Austin Abbky and D. Carlos Yule, whose receipt will be duly acknowledged. P.S. All notes and accounts remaining un- paid on the 1st day of June, 1858, will be put into Court for collection. C. YALE, G, CUMMER. Toronto, 29, April 1853 48-tf FARM FOR SALE ! nONTAlSlNC ONE HUNDRED AND \J Thirty Acres of good land, being part of Lot To 13, 4th Con. Vaughan. For particulars, apply to Dr. REID, Thornhill. De**mber 34. 1657 i25Mf AO LOYAL ORANGE LODGE, No. 644, METS at WM. DUROSE’S HOTEL, Victoria Squaro, tha last Fr'day even- ing ri otch month. OFFICE-RS ELECT : JOHN BUTTON, Master. JAMES CANAGHAN, Deput,1. THOMAS BOWMAN. Secretory. JOHN GAWLEY, Treasurer. Victoria Square, May 7, 1858. 48-lr Richmond Victoria, T OYAL ORANGE LODGE. No. 773, j meets at Brother Robert Wiseman’s, Masonic Hall, the second Saturday evening in each month. Officers Elect-â€"Colonel D. Bridgford, Master, J. B. DeeGier, Deputy Master; John Munholland, Secretary ; VV. Pogue, Treasurer- January 21, 1858. t33 NEW TREATMENT. Buffalo Medical Dispensary, ESTABLISHED FOK THE CURE OF DYSPEPSIA, GENERAL DEBILITY, FEVER AND AGUE, SCROFULA, OLD ULCERS, GREAT IMPU- RITY OF THE ELOOI), SALT RHEUM, P1MPLKS, FISIULA, PILES, KIDNEYS, DEBILITY, IN- FIRMITIES OF YOUTH AND OLD AGE, &C. No Mercury Used- DR. AMOS & SON, Corner of Main and Quay Streets, Buffalo, New York, are tho only Physicians in the State who are mem- bers of the Royal College of Surgeons, London. M ay be consulted from 8 o’clock in the morn- ing until 9 o'clock at night, 011 every state and symp om of disease. The treatment they lulopt is the result of up- wards of 30 years’ extensive and successful practice in London. The most inveterate symptoms of Disease eradicated in eight or nine days, and cases of a slight nature in two or three days at a very moderate expense.â€" The cure effected without confinement or hin- drance from business, Young Menâ€"Take Particular Cj Notice. Thero is an evil habit sometimes indulged in by boys, in solitude, often growing up with them to manhood, and which, if not reformed by them in duo time, not only begets serious obstacles to matrimonial happiness, but gives rise to a series of protracted, insidious, and devastating affections. Few of those who give way to this pernicious practice are aware of the consequences, until they find the nervous system scattered, feel strange and unaccounta- ble feelings, and vague foars in the mind. A Most Scientific Invention. An instrument for the euro of Genital De- bility, or more properly known as Seminal Weakness, Nervous Debility, &c., which are permanently cured in from 15 to 20 days by the use of this instrument, when used conjointly with medicines. New Remedies and Quick Cures. Dr AMOS &SON take pleasure in announ- cing that they have invented a most important instrument for tho cure of the above diseases. It has been subjected to a test by the most eminent physicians in London, Paris, Philadel- phia and New Yoik. It has been declared the only useful instrument ever yet invented for the cure of Seminal Weakness, or any disease of the genital organs, caused by the secret habits of youth. Dr. Amos & Son, in order to satisfy the most skeptical as to the merits of these instru- ments, pledge themselves, that in any instance where they may prove unsatisfactory after a fair trial, the money will be refunded by re- turning tho instrument in good order. Persons wishing the above useful instrument will observe, that the price, with the accom- panying directions, securely packed and sent by mail or express, is ten dollars. Beware of Imposition. Beware of empiries and itinerant self-styled professors, who attempt cures, but never succeed Dr. Amos & Son have for a long series of yeais been engaged in an extensive practice in the treatment of these delicate complaints, and are ihe only legally qualified Physicians who now advertise to cure certain complaints, or from whom genuine European remedies can be obtained. Persons in any Part of thf. World may be successfully'treated by forwarding a correct detail of their cases, with a remittance for Medicines, &c., which will be returned with the utmost dispatch, and secure from observation. Address Dr. Amos & Son, corner Main and Quay streets, Buffalo. N. Y. t46-ly Terms of the Montreal Witness, FOR 1859. Semi-Weekly Edition, TWO DOLLARS PER ANNUM. Weekly Edition, 2 dollars per single copy, per annum. 6 *• for clubs of 4 addressed separately, 20 “ for 20 copies to one address. When a club has been formed, additions may be made at tho same rate- Any one remitting ten subscribers for either or both editions, will receive a copy of the se- mi-weekly, gtatis, except in the case of 20 copies to otio address. The terms for both editions are strictly cash in advance, and tho paper invariably stops when the time subscribed for expires The Witness has from the beginning been much indebted for whatever success it has at- tained, to the kind efforts of friends all over the country in its behalf, and it is now as much as ever de endent on this voluntary agency. Advertisements, not at Variance with the character of the paper, will bo inserted in the semi-weekly at 7 cents per line for first inser- tion, and 3 cents for each subsequent insertion ; in the weekly, the charge will be 20 cents per line for each insertion. Every family should take a city paper in ad- dition to the local newspaper. The latter is ne- cessary, on account of the local intelligence it gives, whilst the former is valuable for its geno- ral information. Ail letters, orders, and remittances to be ad- dressed, post paid, to JOHN DOUGALL, Proprietor “Montreal Witneess,” Montreal. The Scottish American Journal DKVOTED TO THE Interests of Scotchmen in America, AND TO THE DISSKMlSATION OY SCOTTISH LITERATURE AND ART J (CONSIDERING the multiplicity of newn« J papeis in America, it has to many been a matter of surpriso that tho numerous body of Scottish residents should have been so long un« represented. To supply this desideratum, No. 1, of the Scottish American Journal was published 011 Saturday, August 8, 1357. and M low continued weekly. The primary object of the Journal is to fur* nish its readers regularly with the news of their nativo country. It presents a weekly re- cord of all events of interest occurring in Scot- land, and its subscribers are in this way as fullt informed of what is transpiring at homo as if they were in regular receipt of an old-countrv newspaper. Scottish questions will bo discussed with intelligence and impartiality iu the editor- ial columns, and the sentiments of the leading' parties 011 these subjects will be fairly repre- sented and commented upon. In 1I10 literary and miscellaneous department of tho paper, while merit and talent will be ap- preciated from whatever country they emanate, the Scottish element will preponderate. Tale*, sketches, and poetry, illustrative of the Scottish character, and of a nature fitted to call forth the sympathies of Scotchmen both at home and abroad, will occupy a conspicuous place. 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