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Th urn-mt vnanlwnlly I'Kvnressetl to the Hm- .M an gut: 1:1.itt‘I'f-thlttluttlnn to give up the assumption uf tile‘rizht 0t vinta- tion search, at the sunn- tnm: suggl‘fiiug.‘ that measures be taken to secure a writi- canon of nationality of \‘L’im‘ls‘. The French and Amtrtcan Gowrnments ex- pressvd a wilhnnvneas lo cousi-Jt-r any sug- ge~tion made on the subject. Lord Aberdeen Stated that. in 18â€"12, he had wrilten to \Vushingtmr reubuncing the inâ€" tention by the British Gm‘ernmeut to vi~it and search American vesvlstn time of peace, except there Wen: grounds for be- lieving that the flag had been fraudulently assumed. He feared the recent dillil ulty had becn produced by the Zeal ot'cruisers converting into rule what was only intenâ€" ded as an exception. Lord Mulmcsbury observed that the difiiculty had arisen in consequence of the American Government .‘pet‘tinaciously refusing to allow vessels carrying the American flag to be search- ed, whether the flag Wu: fraudulently carried or not. Arrival otthe Nova ficolla n The Nava Swim” >3 I1 (I m 11, mm. on the 2811. ; the Gram Isl-mm; |en about the same time for New York ; the Arabm. arrived out at 830 pm on the 24411 ; {he Aug/0 Sufi/u same hour. In the House, of Commons Baron Rothschild presented himself at the Bar to be sworn as a member, the usual oath propounded, whereupon he refused to take it, and on motion of Lord John Ruswl a resolution was adopted allowing the Baron to take the oath most binding on lllS con- scien Ce, which he did and took a seat in the House amidst great cheering. The Tertitory of New Caledonia is now called British Columbia, and under that title, a Bill making provision for Go- vernment has been read the second time in the House of Lords on the 27th. Proceedings in the House of Lords devoid of interest. In the Cummons the Lords amend- mPnts Bill was considvred, and :evex‘al clauses agreed to. In one incidental (li- vision Government was left in a minority of13 bir John Buller was raised to the peer- age under the title of Lord Cimxleslon. iEx-Presidcnt Pierce and Lady anin at Gibrallar from Cadiz on the [4-H] July. sailed again on the 17111 in a French steamer for Marseilles. except as a helligurent right. no counll‘y Was emitlvd to exerciw a right of visita- tion. Lord Malmesbury pmmiyd to lay the cnrrns‘uondcnce upon llle table as far a.» it had gone. He aimed that [he opin- i n of the law oficels of the Crown coinâ€" mded with that of Lord Lynrllnnwt ; (1‘0- :umt r'nanupnliy I'xnremed tc tlw ft. {\lr. Barber, Inter acting Briti<h Con- sul at Naples. where he took a prominent pmt in the Gugliari aflair, has been ap- poinled Conaui at Richmond, Va., vice James, who takes Consulate at Venice. It is olficiully announced that \‘iclmia and Prince Albeit will pay a priiate fish to their daughter Plinccss Frederick \Villiam, at Polsdaln in August. The. returns of the British board of Made for June, show continued falling all in exports, though not to the same extent as H) In‘m'inm months. At a public meeting of the Jews in Lonlml, a Committee was appomled to “midi r the bust method of celebrating (he admission of Jews into parliament. l’uiiom claim and rain had preraikd in England ; crops in some parts had suf lewd. Shipping on the coast sustained numerous disasters with loss of life. Am- erican shuh‘ known to have been damaged. blip [leather Bell arrived from hlelâ€" bourne with 303,000 pounds of Auxlrzr lian gold. London Times‘ report funds weak or: 1he 27H). India and China news pro- duced no effect on bullion. Operations at the Bank quite unimportant. Count Cavour. the Sardinian minister, has been on a visit to Emperor Napoleon at l’lomhieres. A Conference between them on the uflhhs ofItaly is said to have taken place. bymptozrs of revival of traJe in France coutnuvd to be manifested. Large ot~ ders iron) the Unilvd btntes l‘cuchml Lyons. VVhent crop although not a~ abundant as last year, ranked among lllr best fairztverage crops. The speech for the inauguration of Cherbourg said to have been elabnmted by the Emperor, will embody the whole policy of France. and announce pacific rem‘t arrived at by Paris Conference sittings, which weri: expected to terminate before Clieibourg festival; stated that conference resolved Moldavia should pay 2,500,000 Turkish piuslres as annual tribute lo the Sultan ; and \‘Vallacliiu one million five hundred aliousand piuslres. ITALY. Trial at Salerno of harm Meotra and olhers,cl-arged mth a revolutionary at- tempt last year, had resulted in seven prisoners being condemned to death, se- 'veral others to 15 years in irons; some to less serere penalties, and many wt at liâ€" berty. Orders “ere issued to suspend sentence ol‘dealh. It was lhuughl that sentence would not be carried into elTect. A Berne telearam rays the Committee of Council of blutes had unanimoualy n- commcndt‘d the reieclion ofal. apphcutiou ofthe' Geneose Government agmust the expulsion or sending into the inlenor, of political refugees. The elecximx l'or l‘re- aideuts resulted in viclory to lhe Moder» ate Liberal party. Fras. lierose oi ate Liberal party. Fras Basie, was chosen President Calcutta mdils of June 18,11ad reached Eng] nd, but contain nolhing impsrlani. It was reported that Sir Colin Campbeil had been suflermg from Illness. two hours and heel Allies, who dmno fleet of juaks in The Allie» had 88 successlhl attack 01 SWITZERLAN D of light of M hurst asked [' I: with line A QUEBEC, Aug. 8, IS FRANCE. A T EGE INDIA dust URII'AINI YP'I‘. consult-r any sug- aubject. Lord in 1842, he had can COP llmt 7t gritial; (tribune. List of New Advertisements this week Gloucester Hole]. Yongo Streak Durham Bull for snlu. Edward Sanderson. Circus. River‘s Deriuus. Richmond Hill '3 Mr. W. R. ROBERTSON, 01 Toronto, is authorised to collect and receive monies on behalf of this of- fice {ICU MUN I) HILT. 813,:- The: classesjn both depart- mi-htw'of Ihé Gi'umnia'r Schciol wilf- bé resumed on Monday next, the 16111 insh, m the usual hour. The good old times,â€"‘ \\‘l]Cl‘C are l they ?’â€"is the constant exclamation of some people whose special pre- rogative it is everlastingly to (lo-t plore the present, and beautify the past. They seem to live under the hallucination that every thing in the present age b'etokens premature de- cay. It matters not where they turn their eyes'.- they will see, not an approaching millenittm of joy for the human family, but a future Their auti- countenanees t of misery and sorrow. quoted fossil-like. tells us, in unmistakeable langu- age, that they are mourning, (not over their sinsâ€"though goodness} knows they have much needyâ€"but over the present degradation ol' their ‘ species. In looking and listening to such interminable grumblt-rsone is apt to conclude that they have purchased the ‘ Devil Dismrtlatns : inverted Telescopes,’ which, \\'('l, are told, possessed the nmgit-ul‘ power of transforming everything lovely and beautiful into llltlt’th“ ltobgoblins and frightful spear-es} l l Th sorts Adm 1‘ l'L‘l lty [1 of I ‘tlte l i0 111 Ittt'nt meals durir list Hit-til in lL'lll . 3H m 5tl cltist‘ Gzl Vote 711 we believe there are many s It'll people in this and every age, re-l gular ‘ Job’s comforters ’ 'l‘o stlvlt, however, we do not addre» our-i selves, as all argument is thrown l away on such worthies. But \x-t-n would call the attention of our: readers to the evidences of progress that meet us at every step, and in every possible direction. Let ttsl remember that it. is not that which i makes the greatest noise that has the most power. ‘Earthquakes that explode the crust of the earth into fragments are powerful; but vastly more powerful still is the silent and swit‘ter light that draws from the bosom of the earth, flower, and fruit, and tree. Compare for a moment the past. How often are we. thrilled with the. description of some bloody fought battle and brilliant victory. But what have been their results compared with the discoveries o! a Newton in the celestial world, or of Columbus in the terrestrial.â€" What are the victories of an Alex- ander, a Charlemagne, a Napoleon, at Wellington, or 21 Nelson, .which at the time turned the world as it were upside down, to the invention ol‘ the Mariners Compass, Glass Manufacture, Paper Manttfacunre, Printing, Steam Navigation, Rail- ways, Telegraphs, 8:0. The others, though making a terrific comma- tion, sink into utter insignilicance when compared with the alumst fa- bulotts results that have been no complished by these inventions.â€" lThese inventions are coeral with tthc progress of mankind, and the conservation of the liberties of our species; yet they have come to us, not with the roar of artillery, hut in the ‘ still small voicc.’ 'I‘l IE ATLANTIC TELEGRAPH But, says the antiquated gram? - lerJook at the misery and (lost iluiion there is in the world, and compare it with the past. Lot. 11> do >0, and what do we find? Why, [hill the hard working man of today possesses comiorts and privilegvs unknown to the King and Noble or a former age. There are facilities of knowledge and comiort open to him no (V, which before could not be within the reach nfthe highest; and if he remains in ignorance, the sin lies at his own door. But let us pass on. It seems but yesterday since we. first heard the snorting of the Iron Horse tru~ velling at what, in comparison with the past, is lightning Speed, and then we were startled by finding distance between neighboring cities annihilated by insignificant looking wires; and now we are astound- ed by the intelligence of a Subma- rine Telegraph, which, in spite of obstatlas all but insurmountable, has been successfully laid, by which the nations of the earth will be brought into the closest intimacy. Who, after this, will dare assert that this is not an age of unparalleled progress? Let not political excite- mcnt cause us to overlook the fact Al. 13,1858 that a mighty stride has been taken in advance, which is of infinitely more importance than the inns and outs of a faction or a party. Form comparison with the fact of our hav- ing a Smeal‘inc Telegrapli,all these election conteéts sink into oblivion. W view this glorious success as bulan experiment to be followed up ing-‘the not-distant future by some grand and glorious result. \Ve hail it as another link in the chain of progress towards some glorious it as another link in the chain 0i progress towards some glorious good as yet undreamed of. Let us. as a people, keep pace with the times in which we live. They are eminently fruitful of marvels. The wonder of yesterday is the common place of to-day. Let us bestir our- ”é‘é‘lVés,’“6’F‘W‘e‘gghall be left behind in the race. Let.mind at least keep pace with matter, or these very in, ventiuns will become, a withering curse to us, Let us see to it that we do our duty manlully and fearlessly. The Clear Grit press freely as- sm'ts that the Mncdonuld-Cm‘lim‘ Administralion have no policy.â€" A l'cl't‘ronce In the speech (l( lixered by his Excellency at the opening of Parliament, which embodies the Ministerial policy, gives the. lie in that smlumvm. In [hut docu- mcnl, we find the following great nn‘usm‘es. :15 subjects for legislation during the present session: 13!. A Bill relating to imprison- THE POLICY OF THE PAST AND PRESENT ADMINIS- TRATION. several olhcl‘s! Here certainly is a policy of no mean dimension. Muasm‘os that are likely totem] to the advancement and well-being PLII'HHL'IUS will also be and still, “'0 are [01d l tier-Macdunuld Minis! polivy. Br0\\‘n-U0rion Ministry. They re- fused to announce to the represen- tatives of the people what their policy would be. They declared they would not do so until next session, and consequently both Houses of Parliament passed a vote of. want of confidence in them. The policy of the New Go- vm‘nmt‘nt, as announced by Attor- 1165 General Cartier, will merit the approbation of the country,â€" which are' as follows 2â€"â€" 1st. The measures announced in the speech from the Throne are to be adopted. 2nd. The Tar”? is lobe adjusth from iime lo lime (m the principle of afibrding prowcliun 10 native iudusll‘y; mm] the ad vulm‘em sys- tem is to be cn’mplnyml as much as 3rd. In fame of Ilse recent vote on the Seat of Government ques- tion, Purlizmivm \\ ill be permilted to coisidcrlhc Sllhjt‘cl in all ils bearings before action is lukon, 41h. A Fl‘deral Union of the Prm‘iuccs will bu considered next Session as a preliminary step.â€" C(HTlJllllllCJIiOHS are to Le opened with the. IA)\\'(‘]‘ Province and the Home Government. 5th. A change in the Public De~ 5 5 terminated in lheclelenlol‘lhe Rev. Mr. \Vilkinaon, a Clear Grit,â€" Mr. Mucdonuld being elected. H the five Upper Canadians, (whose seats were vacated by joining the Brown Government) \wre in the House, Ihere would now he a lie between the h1i1)i;tciiali.~ls and the Oppositionâ€"each would num- ber 32. The election in North Wellington has yet to comv oil)â€" The Clear Grits should hereafter be silent about Lowsr Canada rul- ing Upper Canada, although they were quite willing to rule Lower Canada by an Upper Canada maioritv. nl Assignnwms. 3rd. 'l‘o unwml the Jury Laws allh. A 11(‘\\' Mnnioipul Bill. 51h. A Bill to n‘gnlulu lllC Fm l( 51h ONF nf Tl h l] e Hudson Bay question, andi for Debt. |. A Bill lclming to ble M one v Bill to secure Registration of \ Bill :\ Bill MOM Him) in \Vcsi Middlesox iORE CLEAR ( DEFEA'I‘ED ! m Regulate the 10 regulate the Inim' elézllol'llle Rev. Clear Grit,â€" ‘ing elected. [I Had inns, (whose I by joining the 11) were in the considered ; mm the Car- ah'y huvc no andn Fish 9K mn U'I' The ten day’s drisis is over, for what with the heat of the weather, and the political excitement toge- ther, our nerves had become someâ€" what unstrung and out of order.â€" But now the “ seven days wonder ” is past, we can calmly review the events that have transpired, and come to something like a definite conclusion as to what has been the amount lost 01‘ gained by the re- cent changes. We thought it our duty previous to the dissolution of the Mucclonuld administration, to Paqs some eti'ivtnrt‘s on their finan- cial policy, and on the way the bttaincss ol‘ the Home was con- dmttwl. \Vv blamed them for want of (‘llt ‘V and determination; i111 Wished, léll‘ above the reign ol :1 purty, the wellure of our country; hence, our remarks. That Ministry on account 01' an adverse vote resigned, and forth- with sprung into power, the Clear Grit faction, headed by Geo. Brown as Premier, such a Minis- try, it was impossible for us to put confidence in. For those who in opposition showed themselves unscrupulous and factious, we knew could not in power be other- wise than dangerous demagogues, who, if they were to be. judged of by their precedents, must either be a scourge to their country by the exhibition ol~ the most intolerable bigotry, or else by abandoning the principles which they have so loudly vaunted, prove themselves hypocrites and knaves,â€"a position not seldom occupied by a simifar class of politiciansâ€"as history abundantly testifies. Scarcely, ho\\ ever, had the laurel wreath b-en placed on their brow are an but ()1 in which they had so accidentally been placed. “'0 regretted then on public grounds that an adverse vote should so soon have been given; but the Clear Grits have only tliemselVes to blame for it.â€" They should at once have announced a policy, tailing to do so, they ought not to call out at the treat, ment they received; for he who never gives quarter has no right to tomplain if he receives none. We do not believe that they are the only men who can save the Province from anarchy and ruin. An old proverb rungâ€"“Take away the cause and the effect will cease.”â€" George Brown is, to a great extent, responsible for the ill-will that ex- ists between the Upper and Lower Province. And we cannot, for the life of us, see how he who caused the strife is the only man who can heal it. We always thought that the further such men were off the scene of action the greater the l probability of peace being restored. Immediately on the adverse vote being given, they bent all their en- ergies to get a dissolution. The Governor General, however, refused to grant the demand, and as a mat- ter of course, they tendered their re- signation, which was excepted bv his Excellency, and Mr. Galt was sent for to form a Ministry, but de- clined the onerous task, and Mr. Cartier was at once sent for, who, with the assistance 01 J. A. Mac- donald succeeded, and they are installed in their offices. Thenew Ministry consists of the same mem- bers as the last, with the exception of Mr. Cayley and Mr. Loranger, who are succeeded by Mr. Galt,‘ and Mr. Sherwood. It would, terhaps, be premature to express an opinion on the probability of the present Ministry retaining the confidence of the House Butthis much we llllllli, we may safely say, tiratis, that they \\ill be able to bring the protruded Session to a elm-e speedily; and We also think that on the whole, the present Min- istry deserve the confidence of the country. They have statedthc po- licy by which lllty intend to go- vern the country, which we sub- join, and which, we doubt not, will meet with approval. Mr. Cartier said :â€" Mr. Speaker, [will take leave With the permission of the House, in order that there may be no cavil with regard to expressions, lo read what we have reduced to writing :is the policy of the present Govern- ment. “ The policy of the present Government is the same as was announced in. the Speech from the Throne.” \Ve can_aflbrd, continued Mr. C. that hon. members should laugh. (Hear, hear.) But there is a contrast. Though they laugh, we laugh also. “The policy Of “the piesent Government is the “same as was announced in the “Speech from the Throne in re- “ gard to all the subjects therefn re- “l'erred to. The operation of the “ new Tariff will be closely watch- t\ and it will be reâ€" THE NEW MiNISTRY I}: r ahch the 111 )s \w'rv nol those of r of u fl'ivncl. \Ve )vc the reign of a we of our comm-y ; 'lll 'as he ed ld are ;h, of he .he re- re- the :h- reâ€" VVe feel great pleasure in direct- ing the attention of our readers to the above publication. It well sus- tains the reputation it has gained of being one of the most interesting periodicals published. We cordi- ally recommend all those who have ‘a leisure hour, and wish to spend it profitably and interestingly, to take the above publication, and they' will find themselves amply rewarded. “ adjusted from time to time with a “ view to maintain the public reve- “ nue and uphold the Provincial “credit, and so as incidentally to “ encourage native industry and d0- “ mestie manufactures. In such “ rte-adjustment the policy ol‘basing “ the Terrill on the adâ€"valorcm prin- “ ciple will be kept steadily in “ view. The Government felt them- “ selves bound to carry out the law “ of the land respecting the Seat of ~‘ Government, but in the face of “the recent vote on that subdiect, “the Administration do not consi- “ der themselves warranted in in-j “ curring any expenditure, until‘ “Parliament has had an opportu-l “ nity of considering the whole *‘ question in all its bearings. The “expediency of a Federal Union “ of the British North American ‘i. Provinces will be anxiously con- “ sidercd, and communications “ with the Home Government and “ the Lower Provinces entered into “forthwith. The result of these “communications will be submit- “ted to Parliament at its next ses- “ sion. The Government will, dur- ‘ ing the recess, examine into the “organization and working of the “ Public Departments, and will “carry out such administrative re- “ forms as will be conducive to eco- “ nomy and efficiency.” It has ever been the practice of the Economist to shirk every ques- tion that has been brought before him, and fly as a refuge to other and separate charges; and then when fairly beaten on them, to be take himself again to the former charges. We have time after time refuted his numerous slanders, and convicted him of the most shame- ful falsehoods, both with regard to us and the Orangemen. We have also proved that he does interfere in every way to the injury of us and our paper. We have also exposed his mean motives for so doing, and thrown in his teeth the calumnies of which he has been so shame- lessly guilty. And our correspond- ents have shown the “ reason why ” he acts thus meanly. They have shown to a demonstration that the reason of his being so bitter against us is because he cannot anylonger gull the public with egotistical trash. \Ve have shown up to the ken of honest men, his shallow- brained conceit; and we have re- eehel numerous requests to quit having anything further to do with such a conceited piece of ignorant impudenee. But we have hitherto declined aceeeding to these re- quests, (not because we had any hope of curing him of his self-love and overweening conceit, for we ‘always knew that like the “saw that was. washed, he would turn again to his wallowing in the mire") because we thought that the pub- lic ought to know the tricks and unprineipled means by which this “vane like politician” seeks to become popular: This last tissue of falsehoods are. so glaring that we. feel it is unnecessary to notice. them, further than to state that the remarks We made in our issue of the 30th of July are correct,â€" But it did not. follow that as a matter of course we should vote for Mr. Reesor’s motion, when with a few trifling corrections Mr. Bow- man’s would have answered as well, if not better. But so over~ weening is Reesor’s vanity that we must not vote against his reso- lutions without being abused; and the minutes of the Council hunted up for the purpose of telling the public. Oh how smart I am! Don’t forget to put me in the Reeve’s chair next time! For that is all that his fuss of last week amounts to. We leave him to the contempt and scorn of the intelligent people, whom he weekly - insults by writing such egotistical 7 trash ! It still continues lively and in- teresting. It is well ,prmted on very good paper, and the engravings are also well executed. The con- tents are of the most varied de- scription, and comprise “ The P0- tato Diseaseâ€"its, cause and Cure.” VVhittemore’s Apple Parer and Slicer. To make a Meadow, Rural Life in Oregon, Ste. &0. Take it altogether, the number before us is one ofthe most interesting we have seen MOORE’S RURAL NE\V YORKER. THE GOLDEN PRIZE A GOD SEND The number for August 7th con- tains a vast amounl of information on different scientific subjects. A good illuslralcd description is given of Meyer’s Reversible Car, Seat and Couch, Custer’s improved Water \Vlrecl; and Donohoe’s Smut Machine. There is also a very good ariicle upon Mechanics Fairs; and also, one on how tomake brass and alloys, which is ably \\'rillen. The above journal we consider in- valuable to rueelianics, scientific men, and agriculturalists Dear Sir,â€" Your Issue of August 6th contains a quasi report of the Scarborough Municipal Council from your very pragma- tical special correspondent ; three fourths of which I regret to say, is either a misre- presentation of facts, or a representation of imaginary circumstances. The facts of the matter are as follows: â€"At the meeting ot‘the Council,July 6th. the Reeve produced a list of per:ons.whose ntlmes had been returned by the Pathâ€" mastcr. for non-performance of statute labour. Eeveral names from information by the several Councillors were struck off. The remainder whose cases the Council Were unacquainled \Vilh,0|‘ where no exten- ualingr circumstances were known to exist, remained on the list to be proceeded against according to law. The parties were accordingly summon- eil before the [{eew, or. Fring July 23rd; four ofwhom.not from any doubt as to their legal liability, had lhe final adjudi- cation of their (uses postponed for one Week, to enable them to petition the Counâ€" cil, which was to meat. on Monday the 26th, the Reeve staling hlS deteimination to adopt the recommendation of the Coun- cil in the several cases. And here Ietme distinctly state, that with the exception of that of Percival Keir], the Council before the meeting of the 26th, were wholly un- acquainled with the particulars, or even “ the leading features” of the other cases. of Ric in file whose refided in [he beat of P211 >ubseqllvntly warned Col on the day llxal B. culledx {ins moved hi: famin Into under whom he iaithfully days. B. returned his Dill builtlil van be little doubt that B. was his leg“1 Pathmaster. and therefore that Collin: ought to have worked under him. conse- quently the Reeve must and would have lined him, but. the Council believing,r that Collins had no desire to evade his legal lia- bility,’\ud that ignorance of the law, and not perversrnvss had caused the dilficulty,unan- imously recommended the Reeve to remit the collection of both line and costs. the cmmnutntion money to D. Subae quenlly he was warned by C., for three- d.|_)'S labour. Muir’s name it appeared having this year‘lor the first time been on the Assessment Roll, on account of his school salary and a village lot, but as he stated, no notice had been left with. or for hun to that ellect; consequently, he de- clared his ignorance of the fact. Here again there was no apparent attempt or desire. to evade. The conunutation money had been promptly paid to D., and unless proof could have been adduced that the Asseésors notice had been received by Muir, common justice, especially after the preceeding ease, compelled the Council to recommend the Reeve to remit the col- iection of the line. The third case was that of a capenter, now working for a short time on a building in [Ins Towuship. He stated that his name was on the Assessment Roll of the village of Yorkviile, assessed for ralcable pro- ]wNy. The Council recammended the Reeve upon satisfactory proof being af- forded him of this, to remit the collection of the fine. SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN The fourth and 'ast case, was that of Percival Keirl. The councillor of the Ward, through a misunderstanding of the fat-ta" of the case, by a written permission, authorized his labour to be expended on a private road. Keitl had so expended his labour; however, the Pathmaster had very properly returned his name. This case had been a subJect of discussion at the previous meeting of the Council, and at the meeting of the 26th, Keirl presented a petition, praying the Council to take his case into consideration. For obvious rea- sons the matter was attended with consid- erable difficulty; however,“ was ultimately agreed to recommend the Reeve to [10:1- pone the collection ofthe fine until the l~t of September, and if the fifteen days lauour were performed to the Pathmmter’s satie- faction, on or before that date, to remit the eolledtion of the fine, but the co‘ts \\ ill have to be paid by Keirl under any cir- (Enrrwpnnhnnrz. cumstances NOW, Mr. Editor, on a plain and corâ€" rect statement of the facts, what ground was there for the gross and uncalled for at- tack on the Municipal Councn], by your imaginative special correspondent. The Township of Scarborough is represented To the Editor ofthe British Tribune The first case brought forward was that lmrd Collins‘ w beat I) men: by sided for hisname. Now,li|ere that B. was his leg“1 therefore lllat Coll§n> ed under him. conse- Pulhmaster 13-, wh ‘0 had been Pathmnster :xl tlnt tin) imsvlf,â€"his ins However the beat of A ut his men,(. orL'ed his warm d wlli 1m In its Municipal Council, by men, proba- bly as experienced as the generality of Municipal Councillors. Three of its mem- bers are county magistrates, and many years members of this, and the Connty Council. "Che fourth has sat: several years in this, and two or three in the County Council. 'l‘he fifth not wholly unacqnaint- ed with muun-ipal and general law. Such men are not likely to act will) the “ clllld< ish vacillatinn and intirmily of purpose," represented by yoiu- Specua' correspondent- I dislike usin; huish expressions, but if your correspondvnt \va.~ not present at the meeting of the council. and has sent. you his report lrnln lwnrany, he must hear the consequences 0|" his fully, but if present, which I do not believe, what extenuation your COTTCSIHMIUVIII \Vil.‘ IIUI present ill we meeting of lln‘ council. and has sent you his report Irnm hem-my, he must hear the consequences 0|" his fully, but if present, which I do not l)clie\'e,\vh:1t extenuarion or excuse cuu be made for such malignant conduct. It being thus evident that there was no improper interference on the part of the Council, with the due administration ofthe law by the Reeve; indeed, the very fact ofhis postponing the cases until after the meeting of the Council, proves his wish for the Council to consider them on their merits. That they were all, with the ex- ception perhaps of the third, legally liable to be fined, there can be no doubt, and the Reeve would have been perfectly legally iustified, in at once fulfilling the strict re quirernents ofthe law; but, this might not have been in accordance with strictjustice. or fairly met the merits of the cases. He, however, in his judicial /capacity, had no option. His duty was to administer the law as he found it; he, therefore, with a just discrimination wished the Council to assume the responsibility of recommending the treatment of the several cases, accord- ing to their merits, and not according to the strict letter of the law. Bearing in his intnd no doubt, the sentiment, if not the words ofthe Roman jurist,that summum jus may be,and often is Summa inju/‘za. I therefore distinctly deny the asset- tion of your special correspondent, that there was any “ officious interference” on the part of the Council, “ in matters over which they had no control.” I assert that the proceedings taken against these men, did not originate in an order of the Council at the last meeting on Jn‘y 6th. I do not believe the Reeve had any desire ‘ol‘apportioning the responsibility of his magisterial duties.” I assert that the cases were not discussed at any previous meeting, consequently. “ all the evidence which was afterwards produced before the triagistrate” not even the leading l'eav tures of the cases” with the exception ol~ Keirls) was not laid before the Council- laflirni tlr it with the exception of Keirls‘ tile Council was perlectly ignorant until July 26th, of all the particulars of these cases ; ceaseqnently, all the bombastic nonsense, pettifugging, eavilling, and irri- agiuary statements of your very self-suf- ftcieitt special correspondent, have no foundation in fact. I can tru'x)‘ say, that it was with great reluctance the Council took any action in the matter, and outy under a deep sense 01 the duty they Owed the public, would they have done so. Howet er, to prevent your paper becoming the in trument in the hands of unprincipled and fumious parties, of at,‘ tacking men, who in the performance to the best oftheir ahiiity, of that responsi- bility which their constituents have laid on them. I Lhall, at the nexE meeting of the Council, urge the propriety of the 'i‘owmhip Clerk, furnishing each paper published in the Riding with the minutes 01‘ its proceedings, thus preventing the op- portunity of any would he ‘ Junius’ grati- fying his morbid desire for notoriety, by grafting his spleuetic attacks on the Muniâ€" cipal Councd, in his p:e!onded report 01 its official procevding‘s. 1 am. dear Sir, Lyhourne House, Scarboro,’ Aug. 9th. 1838. \Ve cheerfully give insertion to the above, as we do not wish to be a party to any misrepresenlatinn whatcver. Of course, We. know not how the maner stands, but we beg to state that we re- ceived the report from a highly respect- able correspondent. We shall, of course, give the party hPre attacked an oppmtunity of reply. but do not hold ourselves responsible, either for what has been. or might be said upon the subject.â€"ED. PARLIAMENTARY SUMMARY LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL. SATURDAY. Aug. 7. The following bills were read a third reading 2â€"Court ol‘Error and Law Amendment bill ;Scire Facias Law Amendment bill; Easteni Townships Bunk bill ; bill to amend lhc Law will) respect to Wills; St. Lambert Municipality bill. The North \Vcsl Railway bill thgn came An Act to amend the law relative to Duties of Customs and nfExcise, and to impose new duties; and a duty on Tavern keepers. An Act to repeal an act pnssc_d_in Juhn’s Incorporation hm; uueoec Bank Charter Amendmom bill; Prisons’ Inspection Amendment bill and the fishery bill. ’ The House then adjourned till four o‘clock. when His Excellency then took his seat on the Throne and gal-V6 the Royal assent to tht; followmg bills :â€" up for a second reading, When Im: Hon. Mr. Patton explained ils por- visions. ll was then read and re- ferred to a Select Committee, as were also the following: Inter-Com- munication] Municipal Aid bill; St. Juhn’s Incorporalion bill; Quebec An Act to re the eighteenth second reading, when lhe Patton explained its por- ll was then read and re- a Select Committee, as inurtu llniully yours, \V. H. NORRIS. Councillor, \Vard No Year of Her Mn. jesty's reign, chapter 17 ing a survey in the '1 Hamillon. An Am 10 vest certain porl‘o Balhux‘sl-strccl in the (luv of don and Purl Stanlcv ' Rail Company, and to facilllht': the Company in the disposal of cc of their Real Estate. Hon. Mr. FERGUSSON gave notice that he would on Wednesday, move an humble Address to Her Majesty praying the Queen to reconsider her decisionin reference to the Seat of Government. PRISONS INSPECTION BI LL. On motion of Mr. VANKOUGHNET, this bill was read a third time and passed. W LOWER CANADA. CA RTIERâ€"Attarneu General and Premier. GA UFâ€"Insyeclor General. ALLE Y N â€"P7'0vincza1 Secretary. chair SATURDAY, Aug. 7. THE NEW MINISTRY. Mr. CARTIERâ€"Mr. Speaker, I am happy to announce to this House that my hon. friond and mysell‘l ve been successful in the task umbr- taken. and that l have to announce the formation of a Government. Yesterday his Excellency was plea- sed to make the following appoint- ments :â€" The House lhen went into Com- millee of the Whole on me Fishery Billâ€"the Hon. Mr. Perry in the The bill was repol‘led without amendment. IIOU 5E OF ASSEMBLY. BA L L E A U Council. 3160 ["1‘ Eâ€"Com. Public I'Vorks RD S Eâ€" Solicitor General IVesl . UPPER. CANADA. VIACDONALDâ€"Altarney General. RUSS‘P/I’Sillellt of the Council. V \NKUUJHN E'L‘ â€" Com. Crown Mr. VVALLBIHDGE rose with the intention of making a unliuu which would give hon. members the op- portunity of expressing their views upon the whole policy of the Ad- ministration. and that they mt t know at once his ohjcct, he would read the resulutinn. He moved " that it be resulved that as the hut). Mr. Sidney Smith, since he has been elected to this House, has ac- Lands. SMITHâ€"Past Master General. S HE R WOODâ€"Receiver General Solicitor Genera/ship vacant. The Southern Railway Bill was passed through in third reading. l‘he Sabbath Bill was dcfculcd on its second readingâ€"~40 lo 34. Tussm Y, Au 2. 10. On motion of Atlv. Gen. MAC- DONALD, the Bill to amend the Acts relatan to 1hr: Trust and Loan present executors did iiot receiv‘», any remuneration for their services. They were only allowed for money they actually paid cut of pocket. The consequence was that in the CJSC 01' many large estates executors had been lound unwilling to act. The Upper House had added a clause giving Surrogate Judges power to make such allowances to executors for their services as they thought reasonable and proper. The amendments were agr to. Hon. Mr. SICO'I‘TE moved the second reading ol‘ the Bill (from the Legislative Council) to enforce the lieu of the Province against certain railway companies. He said the purpose of the bill 'as to enable (:epled an office ot‘cmnlumcni under the Crown, and has lhcrcby vacated his seat for [he ‘Nesl Riding of Nor- lhumberland.” 1-051, l4lo 32. Company of Upper Canada, was read a second time and referred. CHURCH OF ENGLAND SYNOD‘ On motion of hon. Mr. SMITH, The bill to amend the Act pcfifiit- ting the members of the Unitad Churches of England and Ireland, in Canada, to meet in Synod, was read a second time and referred. SURROGATE COURTS, ' Atty. Gen. MACDONALD moved the concurrence of the H0 use in the amendments made by the Legisla- tive Council, to the Surrogate Courts Bill. He said that one of the amsndments was important. A). railway companies. He said the purpose of the bill 'asto enable the Government to recover their mortgages by an casierprnccss Ihan by proceeding in theCouts'.ofC|1an- ccry- <- . ,fzfl 1,. OK The following Bills; were read a third time and passed. ‘ Bill to amend the law of Scire Fucias. Bill to amend the Prison Inspec- tion Act of 1857. Bill further to amend the law in Upper Canada respecting the Court of Error and Appeal. IMPRISONMENT FOR DEBT. On motion of Attorney General MACDONALD, The Bill to abolish arrest in civil actions in certain cases, and to pro. vide lor the better prevention and more effectual punishment of fraud, was then taken up. , Mr. \‘VALLBRIDGE moved that the Bill be re-comtnitled, with ‘4‘ view t) the insertion of a clause that im- lprisonment for debt should be to- tillv abolished. Negatived. The Attorney General Wed an- nounced last night that the session would be closed on Saturday next. THE FISHERY BILL THE PROROGATION MONDAY, Aug. 7 Speaker Legislative MONDAY, Aug‘ 2, confirm- ‘ownship of l‘l‘ons of of Lon. {iniihgay lhu Siid rtain