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Perry 3 Canvass. From the Toronto Leader. We receive satisfactory reports of the progress of Mr Perry in his canvass of the King Division.â€" Addressing himself direct to the people, the straightforward exposition of his views commends itself to their good will; whilst the principles he enunciates and the tone he displays, elicit declar- ations of their confidence. In another respect, Mr. Perry’s efforts haVe already been of great service. Nobody looks for fairplay, for the truth, or decency, at the hands of the faction by whom he is opposed. Their presses, their craters, their loafers, and hun- gry men-of-all-work have spared no pains to put In circulation statements designed to damage his position. That their allegations are false, matters not to them ; the one great aim being to blacken the reputation of a candidate whose loc-al strength and personal standing are not at all to their liking. Mr. Perry is ruthlessly demolishing these fabrica- tions. They have travelled fast, no doubt, but he is overtaking them, and his exposures of their ends aud authors have so far been attended with grati- fying results. A At Oshawa, the other day, Mr. Perry nailed two of the falsehaods that have emanated from the Globe mint. In the first ins=ance he branded as untrue the assertion that Mr. Perry had declared an intention to retain his Registrarship in the event of his election. The story was nevertheless re- peated, with the addition that whilst the nomin- ation was pending, Mr. Perry had quoted the At- torney General West as authority for the legality of his purpose, to retain office, and at the same time occupy a seat in the Legislature. To that again he gave a flat denial. And still the Clear Grit echoes have not ceased to promulgate the in- vention, and to enlarge upon its purport as illustra- tive of ministerial iniquity in general, and Mr. Perry’s depravity in particular. Mr. Perry has met the statement in a manner that admits of no mis- representation. He denies emphatically that “ he “ ever had any communication, verbally or other- “ wise, directly or indirectly, with the Attorney “General, or any other member of the Govern- “ment, in relation to holding his office.” More than this, he denies that at Markham or elsewhere, he uttered the remark attributed to him by the as- sailing journal. Are other illustrations requisite to establish the dishonesty of the assertions he is called to meet“! Ifthere be, here is one. The Globe has impugned Mr. Perry’s capacity for usefulness in the Division on the ground that he is a large stockholder in the Whitby Road and. Harbor Company. This, again Mr. Perry stigmatizes as a falsehood. A respectâ€" able local journal, the Whitby Chronicle, in few words exhibits its baseness. Mr. Perry, says the writer, “is not a stockholder, president, secretary, “ director, or anything else in the company. “ Perry’s whole connection with the company is “ that he holds, as the trustee of an estate, a small “ amount of stock, sold at Sheriff’s sale and pur- “chased for thirty-five dollars.” Even this trus- teeship is but of two months’ duration. Elabor- ation is not necessary to exhibit the infamy of op- ponents who thus manufacture lies out of whole cloth, or on the slenderest basis build a superstruc' ture of slander and misrepresentation. The Grit nominee, Mr. Reesor, has hitherto been considered too respectable to descend to the mean- ness and infamy of the tactics which the leading paper of his party has employed in his behalf.â€" His own publication, the Markham Economist, has more than once manifested a disposition to throw off the yoke of Brown’s domination ; and none knows better than Mr. Ressor, that these signs of restiveness called forth not a little underhand effort on the part of sundry of the Brown clique to pre- vent his nomination. 7 At any rate, these slanders and falshoods are but a passing inconvenience to Mr. Perry. They have traveled through the Division, and he is after them, exposing them, clearing his skirts of the im- putations they convey, and acquiring strength from Mr. , the re-action which goes on in the minds of those who have been duped. To be vilified is not plea- sant, certainly; but it is somewhat consolatory for a candidate to know that his antagonists are obli- ged to fall {back upon their inventive faculties for the material to be employed against him. This systematic lyingis equivalent to a confession that Mr. Perry has nothing to apprehend from the simple truth. Mr. Perry-Wit rHarIsham Village. From the Yor/r Herald. On Wednesday evening, the 18th ult., Mr. Perry addressed the electors of lviarkham, at the Anglo- American Hotel, Markham Village. .Aithough the evening was exceedingly wet and disagreeable, yet there were present upwards of 200 persons.â€" l‘he meeting was organized by calling the Rev. W. H. Norris, of Scarboro’, to the chair, and ap- pointing Mr. H. Edwards, of the for/c Ileralcl, as Secretary. The Chairman briefly explained the object ofthe meeting, and called upon Mr. Perry to address the assernbly.’i§ Mr. Perry in coming forward was loudly cheered. He commenced by stating that, in his opinion, the great question now before the electors is that of “ Dissolution of the Union.” He then entered into an elaborate argument to prove that dissolution “pure and simple,” was a monstrous absurdity, and that “joint authority” was a thing understood by nobody. He also reviewed the principles en- unciated in his address. Mr. Perry was listened to with breathless attention by the audience, inter- rupted only by their plaudits, which were neither few nor far between. Indeed even Mr. Perry’s op- ponents admitted that, as a speaker, he has few su- periorsâ€"and that his platform was an excellent one. Mr. Perry concluded by expressing his will- ingness to answer any question that might be put to him, He had explained his views clearly and distinctly, and now left it to the meeting to say whether those views were in accordance with their own or not. After some minutes had elapsed, and no one rose to ask any questions, the charman called upon Mr. Ed wards to address the meeting. After Mr. Edwards had addressed the meeting a short time, it was moved by Thomas Milne, Esq. Markham Village, that this meeting cordially endorse the political programme as enunciated by Mr. Perry, and pledges itself individually and col- lectively, to promote his election to the Legislative Council. Mr. Milne said, that it afforded him very great pleasure in moving the reSolution he had just read. He thought that no one present could deny but that Mr. Perry had made a very eloquent speech, and explained his principles in a satisfac- toay and straightforward manner. J. Bowman, Esq., of Almira, seconded the re- solution. The Chaiaman said that, before he put the re- solution to the meeting, he would wish any one who did not approve of it to move an amendment. No one rising, the resolution was pronounced carried. MEETING AT RICHMOND HILL! From the T orom‘o Leader. On Thursday evening, the 19th inst., a public meeting of the electors of King Division was held at Richmond Hill. The large hall was well filled with electors of all shades of politics. Esq., presided, and introduced Mr. Perry in a forci- ble speech replete with sound advice to the electors. Mr. Perry on coming forward wasloudly cheered. He discussed the various subjects contained in his platform with very great ability, particularly the great question of a Dissolution of the Union; he exposed in a masterly manner the sophisms and impracticablity of “joint authority” to cure, the R. Marsh, , ’ l I evils complained of as the result of the Union.â€"â€" Dissolution of the Union, pure and simple, was held up in its true colors and shown to be impolitic and dangerous, and the promoters of such meas- ures unworthy of support. The true and only remedy for any injustice we might receive from Lower Canada was he said. Representation by P0- pulation, a question abandoned by the Grits for the myth “joint authority.” He concluded a very able speech of an hour and a half by inviting any elector to ask any question they choose- After some two or three questions had been asked and answered satisfactorily. Col. Bridgford moved, seconded J. R. Arnold, Esq.,â€"â€"â€"“ That this meeting cordially endorse the political programme as enunciated by Mr. Perry, and pledges itself individually and collectively to promote his election to the Legislative Council.” So greal was the number of hands held up in fa- vor cfthc motion that the chairman pronounced it carried. Amos Wright, Esq, MPP. for East York, howc ever took exception to the division, and requested that the nays should be taken, which was done, and only six hands voted nay, three of whom were delegates at the Grit Convention; proving to a dc- rnonstration that Dissolution won’t take on Yonge Street at any rate. sWr. Perry at Bareback. From 1 he Leader. Mr. Perry evidently does not intend to let the grass grow under his feet. Within the past ten days he has held seven large meetings in various parts ofthe Division, all ofwhich has been as fa- vorable to him as could be desired; indeed his can- vass thus far have been a great success. On Friday evening he addressed a crowded meeting in Bur- wick, Vaughan: so crowded indeed was it that many could not enter at all. Dr. Williams pre- sided. We need not add that Mr. Perry’s speech was a master-piece of argument, as all who hear him admit that on the great question of the Union he takes high and unanswerable ground. He ap- peals to the clear heads, as well as to the hearts of his audience, and his pleasing and gentlemanly bearing toward those who differ from him secures many friends. He addressed us for an hour and a half, interrupted only by the plaudits of his audi- euce. Dissolution of the Union, pure and simple, or the joint authority scheme of Mr. Brown were both shown to be not only valuless but dangerous. The other points of his platform were treated in a masterly manner, and. at the conclusion of his speech the chairman called upon the gentlemen present to state, by a show of hauds, whom they would support, or who possessed their confidence, whena forest of hands were held up in favor of Mr. Perry. The chairman then called upon those in favor of Mr. Reesor to hold up their hands, but not an uplifted hand was seen, so that Dissolution does not “ go down” at all in Burwick. Mr. Perry at Scarboro’. From the Whitby Chronicle. Mr. Perry addressed a meeting of the electors of Scarboro’, at Johnson’s Tavern, on the Markham Plank Road, on Saturday evening, the let inst. There were about one hundred persons present, amongst whom were Mr. Reesor, and a number of his friends. Dr. Norris was voted to the chair, and W. Sheriff, Esq., was appointed Secretary. Mr. Perry’s address to the meeting occupied about an- hour, and during its delivery, he was repeatedly cheered and applauded. Mr. Reesor was called upon, and followed Mr. Perry, and was also apâ€" plauded by his friends. His speech differed from that made by him at Oshawa, inasmuch as he spoke at Scarboro’ in favor of a Federation of both ProvinceS, until the time would arrive for a generâ€" ; al Federation of the whole of the Provinces of ' British North Americahand he omitted a‘l‘l‘ mention of his plan of the two elective Governors, and the election of the Executive by the people. He was in favor of submitting a iinew constitution for the approval of the peeple, and if they did not approve of the first, submitting another and another until; they got the right one to suit them. Mr. Reesor was asked one or two questions, which rather staggered him, and to which he at- tempted to reply by reading extracts from the Globe, but when called upon for his authority, he refused to give it. Mr. Perry replied shortly, demolishing in five“ minutes all Mr. Reesors arguments and quote ations. _ The following resolution was then put- to the' meeting, and declared carried. Moved by W. J. Jlfifchell, Esquire, seconded by flglajor Sccord, that this meeting having heard the- address of John Ham Perry, has confidence in him, and will cordially support his election as a member? of the Upper House for this Division. The meeting adjourned with three cheers for the Queen. M Mr. Perry at (fishawa. From the Whitby Chronicle. W hereever Jlfr. Perry speaks, he makes friends- and adherents. At Wells’s Corners, Columbus, and more especially at Oshawa, has this been the ease. It only requires to hear Mr. Perry’s plainy honest straightforward statements to be convinced of the correctness of his position, and the sound-- ness of his political opinions. At Oshawa his- triumph over Jlfr. Abraham Farewell and the champions of Brownâ€"Gritism was most com-' plete. lllr. Farewell actually quailed beneath the" castigation administered to. him. He evidently came their with his followers to out-vote Mn Perry, and had the tables completely turned upon himself. Every one present seemed to enjoy the discomfiture of the self-constituted champion of' Clear-gritism at Oshawa. He was not alone beat ten at his own weapons, but was soundly drubbed" on his own favorite stump, and in the midst of his; own friends ; and it was done in such a manner, so: handsomely and so well, that the audience fairly” laughed and giggled,and cheered at lllr. Abraham’s “ predicament.” Mr. Perry, always a? good speaker, and a very ready debater, surpassed" him-- self on the occasion. He proved himself worthy to be called “the son of his father,” and that? whatever his enemies may say, the old blood, the fire and energy, and the power to grapple with, and conquer, were within him. Let Mr. Reesor but" meet Mr. Perry face to face in their canvass, and: we can fancy the result on the coming contest. VOTING FOR HIMSELF.â€"â€"It must go hard with a; candidate when at a public meeting where some 250 persons are present, he holds up his own hand for himself on the vote. At the Ashburn meeting this was the case with Mr. Reesor, we are told.â€"â€"- When the vote was taken. the yeas were all but unanimous for Mr. Perry. On the nays being called for Mr. Reesor put up his handâ€"voting for himself i What a picture of a high-minded statesv man.-â€"- Whitby Chronicle. â€"â€" MEETING AT BROUGHAM.â€"-M]‘. Perry addressed the electors of Pickering, at Brougham, on Tuesday evening, the 17th ult. Nelson Chapman, Esq. Township Councillor, occupied the Chair, and J. Phillips, Esq. acted as secretary. At the conclusion of Mr. Perry’s address a good many questions were asked by Messrs. Taylor, Andrew Haxton, and David Beach, to which Mr. Perry gave satisfactory replies. The audience felt so, and passe‘da unaniv mous vote in favor of Mr. Perry as the for King’s Division. ‘ ” i1;