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ob NW I.-: .’ u: ..v.-... ...,,,«. . ,. on. roguery. Demosthenes and Cicero studied law, but not .such law as “ Bela” speaks of. They studied the constitutions of their countries, that they might be better qualified to attend to the interests of the peopleâ€"that they might be better prepared to oppose the enemies of their larvs and institutions. They did not study law with a view of fleecing and cheating their fellowmen.~ The same can be said to a great extent of ‘Denman, Mackintosh and Brougham. ‘l'hey owe Victoria College, V Auction Sales. operations by removing its encum- vise old School Section No. 16. bran‘c-cs, and beware how we allow The Clerk was instructed to give . o . . ameteur politicians to tinker it with the necessary notice. A ConVention of ministers and their crude notions and fancifull The Council then adjourned till- delcg‘393v from the “no,” ‘Plr‘Zu'l' speculations. the first Saturday in May next. \Of the Form") and Barrie d'SlTlGES, The next‘rconsideralion is, as the ’ Errata in. our last report of the] was held on Tuesday, Male“ 51 1“ reforms named are needed,how are Markham Connoil. we stated that a 1h? ngleyan Church; RIChm‘md we to obtain them? The answerto motion was carried, granting one “PL “19’? was, a la” rel’f‘fsem’ this question is very easy. We dollar per month to the support of aim“ 0f the: Intelllgence and mflu' must send to Parliament those men, Agnes Stanley; it should have been. “"39 0f “w WESlel'flfl People, Of and those onlyi’who will. honestly one dollar per week. these parts present. lhe meeting New Advertisements. Lo Semeur Canadienf Cardâ€"James Boulton. Rotating Harroer United'fs‘tatcs News. THE lNAUGURAL ADDRESS. From the Globe. ' . ' . be RICHMOND HILL. MAP». 8, 1861, Citroen SALE-FARM S'rocxl, 8w. â€"-â€"On Friday, March 15th, on Lot ’No. 33, 5th concession of Vaughan, the property of Mr. James McVicar. Sale at 10 o’clock, a.m. Henry Smellsor, Auctioneer. CREDIT SALE--FARM STOCK, 8w. ~â€"On. Friday, March 22, on Lot No». 73, lst concession of King, the all... The first portion of Mr. Lincoln’s in- - augural is conciliatory. He endeavors, in a few well-chosen sentences, to convince the people of the Southern States that he ‘ does not» intend to interfere directly or in- directly wiih slavery in the States where it exists. ‘We do not say he is absolutely ._‘ Sale '- ..“«t .g. .«3 right in this. Than is not the question We have to consider. Mr. Lincoln makes the aforementioned declaration to show the Southern States that from their point of view they are wrong in their estimate of his doctrines. Although scarce daring to hope for a peaceable settlement, had Mr. Lincoln left unsaid one word which might lead to it, he would have committed a crime the greatness of which would only be under stood when civil war should have begun. In the second portion of his address. Mr. Lincolrrurghes that secession is ill.- egal. The contrary idea is absurd But no one supposes that, because the Presi- dent in strict [Ogle proves this, the rebels will therefore return to their allegiance The SoutherirStates want that which is not recogniZed by the constitution. But they are not therefore iii the wrong. We might have been better pleased with-this part of Mr Lincoln’s Speech had he taken a stand upon higher ground, and Judged the case rather by the natural law than by the parchr‘rtent of the lit-public. But as in this case human and divine law g0 tOgether and as the latter is not reccgnrzed by those for whose benefit he discoursed, it was well that be confined himself to argu- ments which they must acknowledge. The third division of the speech. is a consequence of the second». In. the one, Mr. Lincoln. lays- down the law; to the other, he a5sur'es tlrc nation. he intends to enforce it. He erpes tlrtrrtetakitrg of the stolen federal property will not he esteem- ed coorcron. Let him. call it by What name he may,‘it is nothing else. It is true he will not c0erce the people to vote. It they will allow the revenue to be collected. and the Federal Courts to administer just- ice, they may elect members to Congress or abstain from so domg, just as they please. The Government cart go on With- out them. The validity of the laws pas- sed iii Washington Will not be affected in the slightest degree. This is the only practical part of Mr. Lincoln’s addess. The fourth division irr- eluces us to think that he does not contem- plate immediate actron' He points to the fact that means are provided lor altering the coostrlulton, and will wait to see it any alteration will be made. At least this appears to us the only interpretation that can be placed upon his, words. “ A pro. pesed amendment to the constitution,” he says, "has passed Congress, to the elfect that the Federal Government shall never intcrlcre with the domestic institutions " of States, including that of persons held to servreef’ and he has no objection that this amendment slroud become law. If he thinks there is any chance 61 that being done, he will certiinly not precipita'e a conflict with the rebel States. lf’e have now traced the course pur- su"d in Mr. Lincoln‘s address, ‘We hate endeavored impartially to ascertaindfi, meaning ; and now another question arises â€"-wh:it purpose had he in view in framing . it as he has done! His aim appears to have been to show, in as forcible language as he could command, that the fears of the South are groundless, but that if sec- cession is persisted in, it Will be averted by a strong and determined hand. He uses kind and conciliatory words; not cite harsh expression escapes his lips. lie shows the rebels that the door is wide open for them to return to their allegiance; but, il they do not, they know what to ex- pect. On this latter point they can no longer be in doubt. Had 'Mr. Lincoln threatened too much, however, he would have aroused the borier slave States which still remain within the Union. He had to strike the justi milieu; tre bad so to frame his words, that while they cone veycd a salutary admonition to all traitors present and pOSHDlC, they should not take the form of a challenge it would be in- eurnbcnt on them. to. accept. Ilad Mr. Lincoln to deal with men who would listen. to reason. hi~ address would be sufficri-rit to’calm. their fears and re move their doubts. What he effect wdl be it is impossible to tell. 'l‘hat ‘ revs- lulions are begun by words, but are only stopped by bayonets,’ we fear holds good in the new world as well as the old. That the ‘ Confederate States,’ as they call themselves, will listen to Mr. Lincoln“: voice, we do not believe; he does not be- lieve it hintsle ; no one believes it. The border States have given strong evidence of love for the Union; but there is some reason to fear that the declaration of the President will, by interested dernagogues be so misrepresented that the people of those States may be induced to make com moncause wrtlrthe rebels. The aasurdtty of doing so; is trrrrrrit'cst. but if absurdity were arguaranlee that it Would not be done secession would still remain uncommenced. \Vo consider this the turning point ol events. If the border slaVe States are once fairly enlistedorr the side of the law, then, sooner or later, tire rebels must gth‘ way. If, on the other hand, they tleclare‘ for secession, then we suppose we must make up our minds so see a pro slavery republic CSlfibllslltâ€"td,alld the Union broken np.â€"-Globc. Tne Protolype is informed that a pur- chase of aim of land. was made in Enni- akilleri a few weeks since, by a» person in: fhc country, from Mr. Mahon, London; for the sum of $600. The purchaser went, at once to wok digging for oil, and _ after some labour, was rewarded by finding a valuable well. He has since been offer. ed $6,000 for his bargain wnich he has refused. Refbrms and Refcrmcrs. IN' this busy age it is impossible for any man or set of men to stand still; the world alike of matter and. mind is on the move. The impos- sible of yesterday is the accotii- plished. fact-of'to-day; and nearly every day we hear of new wonders in the fields of arts, science and. lr-- terature. But whilst all this is true, there is a. danger to. be avoided in lUnion of all the Provinces, but at endeavor by “every legitimate means, to carry them out. we must not be led away from the considera- tion ()ftliesc important topics by any. new-fairgled notions propouuded by unscrupulous or amateur politici- ans. We want no Dissolution, either will) or without the myth. Joint Authority. We may in time become a great people by a Federal present it would be as well to con- tbis orrWard move; for it is equally as dangerous to travel too fast as too slow. History gives us many proofs: "owns we have named abow. 0‘ “"5 fiwt‘ “'0 people “h” have” shall soon. have an. Opportunity of strtvctt to conquerihe world have themselves been overrun by barba- rians; and there has been. such a thing as a zeal for liberty that has become a bloody despotism, as witness the. French revolutionâ€"â€" N.otv,the teachings ofhistory should not be neglected; to do so is dan- gerous and‘ sometimes fatal. As applicable“ to Canada, history teaches us to avoid all extremes; and whilst zealous to gain all need- ful reforms, we should beware of those who excite the people by imaginary wrongs, or aggravate real ones; for in spite of loud pro- teslatrons to the contrarythose who wilfully array class against class are the most dangerous enemies a country can have against its peace and prosperity : for in proportion to their numbers and influence will be a. nation’s danger. That we have such men in our midst cannot be disputed; they are known as ex- treme men, who in the name of re- form would pull down about our ears our noble British constitution, and by written constitutions and Disunion projects, retard for many years Canada’s prosperity. We have also in our midst an opposite but equally dangerous class It is those, who under the name of Con- servatism,» oppose all reform. To heed these men, or‘to‘ be guided by change, would rovomtionize us, for reforms are needed .in this as well as any other country ; and as a general election will take place in the Fall. it bchoves us to find out what» reforms are needed, and place at the helm of affairs no re- volutionary fire-(brands or stupid Conservatives, who in their blind opposition to change would actually cause revolution by-llreir‘" sense- less bestility to reforms that are much needed by the...periple. , Having thus in general terms pointedly stated our opinion of the tendencies of two opposite factions, we will briefly state what are the reforms required, and the class-of men who should be sent to Parlia- tnent in the forthcoming election to carry out these practical reforms.â€" Fitst amongst the reforms requisite is REPRESENTATION try-POPU- LATION. The result of the census will soon be known, and then Will be, the time to enforce this just principle, though, alas ! there is in Lower Canada a bitter hostility to this measure, caused in a great measure by the manner in which this question has been agitated by some of our public men. They have openly avowed that they atl- pvocate‘d it as a means of Protestant ascendancy, which naturally roused the ire of Catholic Lower Canada; whereas REPRESENTATION by POPULATION, if got, will be simply because the dbrirand is just ; for we scorn the idea that we wish to ride roughshod over any person or persons. We want it because no government can be fairly carried on‘ without it; for Upper Canada is not represented fully unless her voice is heard in proportion to the number of her hardy sons. We also want a "HOMESTEAD LAW," at JUD-ICIOUS BANK; RUPTCY LAW, a REDUC'I‘ION of the CUSTOMS DUTIES, RE- DUC'I‘ION‘of LAW COSTS, ABO- Ll'l'l-ON of NEWSPAPER. POSTâ€" AGE, and other minor though im- portant reforms. These are practi- cal wants, which all more or less feel the need of, and if the people of Upper Canada only do their duty next Fall,they can obtain nearly all these measures. We have already advanced in prosperity with gigan- tic strides, and we want all impe- diments to our onward march re- moved. VVe want no unnecessary drag-chains on the wheels of our chariots. With due circumspeclion we may yet, as a people, reach the topstep of the ladder of progress. It is not with us as it is in the old world, where labor has not elbow room. “He have boundless space for all the labor and capital that can be. enticed within our bosom. As a Province, we are blessed with c- Q __ ' - . - . . Intsu \YMPATHY. The IIImtllom an. amount of cw” and rehgmus Timeisays: “ A few days ago Mr. Free- man received a letter from Ireland, err- . closing a one pound note, to assist in de- fraying the expenses of defending the slave Anderson.’ Pat’s the boy, aftcr till. liberty unequalled by any other pe0ple... All that we want, is the firm determination to make the best their insane prejudices against all’ fine our attention more immediately to the gaining of the practical rc- We sending to Parliament men to re- present us. and to carry out our wishes. Much depends upon the choice we make. If we are led away by claptrap, and send Dis- unionists to Quebec, then. we must reap the consequence; for if we sow the wind we must not grumble if we reap the whirlwind. The tin-cu that we want are thOse who ardeully love our noble B'rih ish constitution, which for “a thousand years has withstood the battle and the breeze,”â€"-â€"inen who 1 lector, for the present year, was then passed. will not be led away by every poll- tical breeze-â€"men who prefer prin- ciple to party, and whose sole aim will be their country’s good. This is the class of men we want to re- present us. We have many such in our midst, though it must be confessed they rarely defile them- selves with politics. But this state of things may be remedied. We have the cure in our own handsâ€"â€" We can make politics honorable in- tics, from which our best and most talented citizens stand aloof. ln- ordcr, however, to do so we must .take time by the firelock, and bring out men who will command the esteemâ€"ofter intelligent and wor thy, and ,go heart and soul into the work and place them at the head ‘of the poll. We hope the electors Will take the hint, and not be caught napping, "4 Markham “Council. Ttrr. above Council met at Size’s llolel, Utiionville, on Thursday the.- 281hult. Members all presentâ€"- The Reeve" in the Chair. The Minutes of last meeting were read and dppl‘QYS‘tl. Mr. Marsh presented a petition stored to School Section No. 12.â€" Said petition withdrawn to be amended. "i' Mr. Barker introduced a B-yâ€"law to regulate (fl‘avernsuâ€"Said By-law was read a‘first, second and third titi.e,â€"â€"and passed. Moved by “Mr. Barker, seconded by Mt Marsh, that license to keep Tavern be'i'eranted to the several parties named, in accordance with .By-latv,l_\l'o. 103. viz : in Ward No. l. 3; ward No. 2, 5; Ward No. 5, 7; Ward No. 4,1; Ward No. 5, 4.â€"â€"-Carried. , License was refused to Mr. Snell, 'of Cedar Grove, as the Inspector would not give the necessary certi- ficate. Two other tavern-keepers did not apply for a license. l\Ir.Feuwick presented a petition from Samuel Grove and otl’rcrs,aslv ing for aid for Joseph Reinherl, a man upwards of 80 years of age. Moved by Mr. Marsh, seconded $1.25 per week, be granted to Jacob Rumor, for the support of Mr. Rein- hert, payable to the order of Mr Fcnwick, commencing on the lst of Marclr.â€"-Carried. Moved by Mr. Barker, seconded by Mr. Marsh. that the sum of 8200 be! grantcdtowards erecting a bridge at Leck’s Hill. on Ward No. 1 ; and that John Amoss, James Clerk and Daniel Barker, be appointed com- missioners to expend the same.â€" Carried. . Moved by Mr. Fenwick, second- ed by Mr. Marsh, that the Clerk do get 100 copies of the By-law to regulate Tavcrens licenses, to be printed for the use of the Corpora- tionâ€"Carried. ‘ ~Moved' by Mi“. Marsh, seconded by Mr. Barker, that the auditors re: port now read,- be accepted, and that the Clerk is hereby authorized to get 250llol the same printed accord- ing to lawnâ€"Carried. Moved by Mr. Marsh, seconded by Mr. Fenwiok, that the Treasurer be, and is hereby instructed to pay to G P. Dickson, Esq, and H. R. ,Corson, Esq, the sum of $56- each, for auditing the accounts of this Township, for the year 1860.â€" Carried. Orr motion- ol Mr. Barker, second- ed by M‘r. Marsh, M-r. “Haache was heard before the Council, rela- tive to old School Section, No. 16. Mr. Fenwick gave notice that he use of the excellent constitution we WOUId‘) 1“. like ‘3ch meeting 0f lhls 'htvv. by enlarging its- sphere of“ Council, introduce a. By-law torc- stcad of its being a sink of impuri- ‘. (a z. . from 'ltros. ,Dennrson and others, praying to have certain lands re; by Mr. Fenwick, that the sum of W4 Vaughan Council. I'HI'. Council met at the Town Hall, on Morrday,the 4‘”) Marcli.â€"-All the mem-' bers present. The L‘lerk read the mi'lutes of the last meeting, which were approtr'ed. The Clerk. their laid before the Council. the accounts of the 'I‘rt-asurcr', for the year 1860,1rs audited by the auditors appointed according to Law. and having read the same to the Council. It was moved by II. S. llowland, se- conded by Wm. Cook, that the Report of the Auditors of the accounts of this Mimi ctpality for the year 1860 be received atrd adopted.~â€"Cztrl‘ied. ' Moved by II. Ilowlarrtl, seconded by \Vm. Cook, that the Clerk be, and; he is hereby instructed to how printed in pamphlet farm, 250 copies of the abstract and detailed statement of the accounts of the 11!unic-ipality,£or the year 1860, and that 50 copies be sent to each Councillor for distributton.â€"-â€"Carried. Bv-law No. 119, appointing J. M. Lav-Hence. Assessor, and Joseph Orr, Col By-law, No. 120, regulating the sala- ries of the. several Townshyp officers, was also pasved. When in, committee, on the clause re- gulating the Councillors salaries being sub- rniltcd, A. Jeffery proposed that no pay. should be given to Councillors for their at- tendance. I In amendment, Mr. C0ok proposed that one dollar per day be paid,and Mr. Arnold - offered a second amendment, that one dol- lar and. a half, the sutn paid during the past year, should be paid. Both amendments were lost and the original motion declared carried. Mr. Jeffery moved, seconded by Mr. Cook, that the Treasurer be, and he is hereby authorized to pay the following accounts :â€" Jas. Kyle, for maintenance ofchild. . . ..$l5 00 John Nelson, do do . . . .... 1500 it. Jeffery, for support of pauper. . .... I8 00 Ward No. 3, R. Watson. ............ 75 00 Vl’hen R. Watson’s account was sub- mitted, Messrs. Howland and Jeffery re- corded their votes against its payment, on the ground that the money had been laid out upon a road that did not belong to the Municipality ; chcr having been establish- ed by By-law. - Moved by Mr. Cook, seconded by H. S. I'Iowlan-d. that beat No. 1‘2 be dit‘ided into two beats; the one to be numbered 12. and the other 1221; that beat No. 1‘2 shall consist of the West halves of Lots 4:") and 46, in lst Corr. and East halves of 20 and 21, iii 2nd Con. ; and that beat No. 1221, shall consist of the West halves of 447, 4x8 and ~19, in lst Con. ;- and East halves of 2‘ , ‘23 and 2%, in the 2nd Con.-â€"â€" Carried. The Trustees of School Section No. 6, presented a petition applying for the loan of $600, to assist them in building a School Houser-‘theirs having been de- stroyed by fire. Moved by Illr. IIowlantl, seconded by Mr. Brown, that the Clerk be, and he is hereby instructed to prepare at By-laW, to be submitted to the Council, at. its our meeting, for a loan to School Section No.| 6, in the Township of Vaughan. to enable] them to brrtld a new School llouse in place of one destroyed by fire ; the sum granted to be $600, to be repaid itl three .,eqrta' annual instalments, commv-ncmg in Octo- ber, 1861. with interest at the rate of 8 per cent, per armurn.-â€"Carried. Mr. Jeffery recorded his vote gn favor of charging only 6 per cent. A request having been made to the Council that a Reward should be offered for the discovery and conviction of the person or persons, who wilfully set fire to the Hall belonging to the Sons of Tem- pcrnnce. at 'l‘hanesvalle. Moved by II. S. Hon-land. seconded by a Jeffery. that the Clerk be and be is hereby instructed to get printed, fifty hand frills. offering a reward of $100 to any person that will give such information as will lead to the conviction of the person or persons who set fire to the Temperance Hall, situated on Lot 25, iii ll‘th Com. of Vaughan, on the morning of Friday, the lst of March instant.â€"Carried. The Council then adjourned to Tubsday the second of April next. p Town HAL-L, DRlVlNG SHED AND STAB"LES‘.â€"â€"â€"()t‘i‘e day last week the driving shed and stables lately erected at the Town Hall, Vaughan, Was totally de- stroyed by the roof falling in. It .s sup- posed that it was caused by the weight of snow on the roof We think that the ac- cident. might have been prevented had something been allowed to the contractor for extrasâ€"such as purloins, Soc. How- ever, it is no use crying. over spilled milk. lVe hope that the next time the sheds, Soc. are built, that they will be strong enough to bear the weight of a little snow. Township Officers. Win are glad to perceive that the Vaughan Council has secured for another year the servrces of G. J. F. Pearce, Beep, as Clerk and 'I‘reasurcr, as we are decidedly I of opinion that a more efficient servant cannot be found,â€"â€"he is very courteous and obliging, and deserves the greatest credit for the business like manner in which he discharges the duties of his office. We are sure in writing thus, that; we express the views of the entire Townships, as we ‘ have heard several parties speak in, the most unqualified terms of praise, of the manner to which the financial business of the Townships is conducted,â€"-â€"all accounts being paid promptly. as an interesting family newspaper, 7 its owner. was organized by the appointment .of R. VVoodsworth. Esq. of Toronto, as chairman. The names of the members having been called, a Committee was appointed to draft resolutions for the adoption of the Convention. They prepared a num- ber of resolutions on the subject of University Reform, which were taken up seriatim, and, after some animated vet friendly discussion, obtained the almost unanimous concurrence ofthe meeting. Every opportunity was afforded for elicit- ing information by the College Agent, Rev. W. Scott, who, by his well-timed. remarks, removed ob- jections and secured the concurr- ence of the members in the plan proposed by the College authorities, for a fair and equitable distribution of the University endowment, so as to secure equal rights in the matter of Higher Education to all classes of'our Canadian people. A me- morial to the Legislature, embody- ing the resolutions, was adopted.»â€" Further particulars will be given next week. O The Markham ‘Economist.’ OUR cotemporary last weelt,re-issu- ed in a new dress, which, to say the least, is very becoming to. it; and although we differ strongly from it in politics, yet we are prepared to do justice to the neat style in which it has always been printed. The selectd matter shows great tastc,and we know of none better. In this the new series we have, ho tvever, observed one peculiarity. and that is, the name of its proprietor does not appear; possibly this omission is accidental, if so, we trust it will at once be remedied. as there are already reports to the effect that it has changed not only its dress btit Meow. Inccnmsnv Finnâ€"The Township of Vaughan has, we see. offered a reward of $100 on conviction of the villainous party or parties, who set fire to the Thancsville Division Son’s of Temperance Hall, on i We 1 are glad they have done so, and we hope ‘ they will succeed in finding out the culprit ‘ Friday morning last. the lst lost. or culprits, as there is but too good reason to suspect. that the school house below Maple Was destroyed some few weeks since by the same cowardly means. Also a house on a farm in the rear of the drill Corn, of Vaughan, and belonging to Mr. Alexander Armour, was undoubtedly the work of an incendiary. MR. Lincotiv’s [National-flown This long looked for event has passed off quietly. that he will collect the doties,conlinue the mails, and endeavor to retake the forts. lle denies the right. of Secessionâ€"he atl- vocales forbearance in order to give the South time to listen to reach; but at the same time he will enforce obedience to the laws. This is the right tone to adopt~~ to attempt. more would be madnessw-wh'ilst to do less would be cowardice. Wo‘rtx ton NOTRING.‘-So our Vaughan Councilmen have determined to give their valuable sert'ices to the Town- ship free of charge. To this, of COUrse, the Ratepayers can have no objections. but still, we must say that we do not, on the whole. approve of the principle; for we hold that the laborer is at all times worthy his hire. But We must say that in one respect our Township’s Fathers are quite right to give their services ; for the paltry pitte’nce‘ doled out to them, was as payment a simple mockery. thnrwonn HILL Farmâ€"The usual monthly Fair was held here on \Vednes- day last. There Were plenty of buyers on the groand. The show of Cattle, Sheep, 81's., was very fair. As there was plenty of competition, the prices realized Were slightly in adt'ance ; indeed, we much question if higher prices could have been obtained even in Toronto. DEYISION Covenâ€"HTh‘i’s Court was held at the Cottrt House, Richmond Hill, on Tuesday, the 5th inst. There were upwards of 60' su’i’ls. Orr Wednesday the Court was held at ‘ Markham Village. There were upwards of 30 suits. The next Court will be held at Richmond Hill 0n the 10th of May; and at Markham Village on the 11th of May. Mealtime": litsrtruT‘nâ€"The next lecture in connection with the Richmond Hill Mechanic’s Institute, and Debating Society, will be delivered in Amble‘r’s ‘Hall, on Tuesday evening next, at 7 o’clock-by Dr. Seymour of Newtnarket. ~Subject '. ‘ Architecture, Sculpture and Painting.’ We hope to see a good at- tendance. EKRRTTA.â€"We regret to learn that the fire at Mr. McGee’s was more exten- sive than we were aware oflast week.“ the damage sustained was upwards of $2,500. There was no insurance. - Tm: Bancronn Ct!nomcr.u.â€"-' We are glad to see the face of our cotemporary again. We think there is considerable improvements ' in his looks, as he appears neatly" printed. We wish him success.’ Mr. Lincoln has made his intru- ' gural speech, and announces as his policy. property of Mr. Job Wells. at 12 o’clock noon. Henry Smel- sor. Auctioneer (Inrznr'r SALE-“~FARM STOCK, SEC. â€"~On \Vednesday, March QOth. on . Lot No. 5, 3rd concession of VVhit- church, the property of Mr. Roger Lisle. Sale at 10 o’clock, a.m. J. Gormlcy, Auctioneer. Exacurons SALE~FARM S'rocx, &c.â€"â€"On Tuesday, March 5, the. property of the late Adam Wide- tnan, lot 33, 4th concession Mark- ham. Sale at 11 o’clock. J. Gormley, Auctioneer. EXECU'rons SALEâ€"FARM STOCK, &c.â€"â€"0n Wednesday, March 13, on lot No. 8, 3rd concession Vaughan, the property of the late Joseph White. Sale at 100’clock. Henry Smelsor, Auctioneer. . On Tuesday, March 121h, J. Gortnley will sell by auction valu- able Farm Stock, 810. on Lot No. 11, rear of the 2nd concession, Markham, (Coucb’s Corners.) Sale to commence at 10 o’clock, a.m. (Entltfitlfl'ltlltlltt. _._'.____.--.._s-._‘_._...4 “'0 wish it to be distinctly understood, the we do not hold ourselves responsible for opinions expressed by correspondents through our column. I To the Editor of the York Herald. S'rourrvrnuz, March 7,1861. Sm,-â€"â€"At a meeting of the Direc- tors of the Stouffville Branch Agri- cultural Society, held at Mr. J. Raymer’s Inn, Stouffville, on the 83rd February inst.-thc President in the chair. After the general business there was a subscription list laid on the table, and upwards of $50, signed in aid of the coming Fair and Ploughing Match, to be ville. on the 25111 day of April, 1861. ' sertion in your next issue you will much oblige, ‘ ' Yours, &c., J was BUGG, President. >64 The Law Profession. .â€".â€" send you the following communication some time ago, bttt having seen a notice that you had received a letter lll reply to “ Beta’s,” I thought it best not to send it. I. have read “ I-Iawack’s ” letter, and as I think he has left plenty of room to say more, I forward you ill-ls.â€"UELTA. To the Editor of the York Herald. Sirt,â€"-â€"In your issue of the 15th inst. there appeared a (SJllllnunlcttflnl‘l’ on the legal profession. On account of the tin-- deserv'ed eulogium passed upon the profes- sion, and the false positions taken up by the writer, I not induced to take up the cudgels with lrtm. The writer is evi- dently a superficial thinker. He looks upon law with llre mask on. He seems to be dazzled by its outward appearance. He docs not pull the mask off and exzt» mine it in its dillerenl aspects. No doubt " Beta” eXpects some day to make our- courts resound with his eloquence. and sway juries according to his will, and thus basking in prospectiVe sunshine he makes the most absurd and extravagant statements. He speaks of the lawyers 0- our Province, and extols them for their worth, and the ability with which they l have udminisled the alfairs of the country. It is true they hold the helm of state in Canada, but the manner in which they have directed the ship only shows their ‘unilness lor the position. That lawyers are, and have been the curse of Canada, is well knomt to every one who has studied the history of our country. Far better would it have been for Canada had she never permitted a lawyer to enter her legislative balls. The honest yeomen who know our capabilities and require- ments, and who understand the exigencies of a new country, would have proved far better statesmen to us. It is not true, as “ Beta ” says, that the people have con- fidence in lawyers. On the contrary, peeple look upon them with the greatest distrust In a country like Canada good candidates for parliamentary honors are difficult to obtain; th-eerefore the people have to elect such as present tltemselVes. The position of a lawyer makes him the most available man: hence parliament is filled with them. As the country be- comes older. and farmers and commercial men become more independent, candidates of the right stamp can be tnore easily ob- tained. Your correspondent says that “law sounds high and lofty in our ears.” Law, when stripped of all that corrupt men have thrown about it, is biin and lofty.--â€" But law, as practiced in Canada, has no. ‘ thing high nor lofty in it. Instead of ex- alting man, it debases him. For its demoralizing effects look at its members. They are the most corrupt and unscrupu- lous men in society. The practice of law is antagonistic to every christian principle. Lawyers are so much in the habit of distorting truth, that at last they can hardly distinguish truth from error. In order to show the exalted nature of law, “ Bela” calls up very unjustly such names as Demosthenes and Cicero. The names of these men cannot be produced in support of a: system of iniquity'nnd held at H. Stapleton’s lnn, Stoufll By giving the abovc an in- S. Frzrv'rorv, Sccy o Trees. M ti. Ethon,â€"â€"It was my intention to in your issue of the. 215i ult. inlimating lltclt‘ greatness not to law, as understood by “ Bela," but to their own splendid ta» l-nts, and the study of' literature and of the. constitution of their country. In conclusion. I would olferh word of ad- vice to the many young men who are afâ€" fected with the mama for law. 'Do not think, young man, that. you can easily use to distinction and influence Ill law. The profession is lull to overflowrng. A few of the loading men monopolize the busi- ness. Not long ago a young lawyer "of Toronto set up lor himself. One day he was called upon by a professional brother, who found him in his room smoking his pipe. He said he was sitting there wait- ing on Providencc. This rs the case of many. And although a young tnan could get into a good business, I would not atl- vise him to enter the profession. The atmosphere in which lawyers move is so poisonous that a person cannot breathe it wrlhout being contaminated. “ What profiteth it a man though he gain the whole world, if he lose lits own soul.” Yours truly, . DELTA. Maple,March 6th, 1861. ' That Essay. To the Editor of the York Herald. Sm.â€"â€"â€"Your readers will remember an essay on civilization by “ Donald Came-w ron,” which appeared in your columns some three weeks ago. No sooner did I read it than I suspected that it was stolen. I thoughtI read something like it in a lecture delivered by Dr. George, of Queen’s College, Kingston, and Much has been published. Now that I have the lecture by me, I find by comparison that he hast copied from it word for word. From the enlarged and philosophical views expressed. the extensive learning displayed, and the deep insightof human nature manifestcd,any one at all acquainted with the writings of men would at once set the author down as a man of deep eru- dition. The person must be mean who could thus endeavor to plume himself with other men’s feathers. All such attempts will only end in exposing the pretender to the ridicule and contempt of the public. I would advise “ Donald Cameron ” never again to attempt to deceive the public in such a mean and foolish way. Do not, Mr. Cameron. think that you will acquire either literary fame or a good n-me by such disreputable means. Go to work and study, and mayhap by diligent appli‘ cation and perseverance you will rise above mediocrity. ' Yours truly, SCRUTINIZER. Maple, March 7th, 1861. [In reference to the above, we have only to add that the essay referred to was read as original at the evening’s enter- tainment, after the last Grammar School examination. We are surprised at the impudetice of the young man. We hope, however, that this expmure will not only deter him but others also. as this is not the first. time we and the public have been imposed upon by Plagiarists. \Ve tlrerel’ore,0nce for all,assure such lhnt imposition will in future always be expo- sed,]â€"-â€"-ED. W [To the Editor of the York Herald.] Rev. Dr. George and the Union. Sin,--My attention has been called to a com- munication which appeared in a recent issue of your paper. written by a person who subscribes himself "’ A Lookoroon.” The communich ion in question contains more vituperstion and in- voctrve, clothed in the mask of piety, than anything which has fallen under my notice. Dr. George is a prominent member of the Sy- nod of the Church to which he belongs, and also a professor of high-standing in Queen’s College; therefore your correspondent’s stric- tures and serious charges should not be deemed altogether unworthy of notice. A man occa- pyilg the Rev. Doctor a position should be abbvs suspicion. and as many of your readers are totally unncqualnted with him; no doubt: the charges of ‘ A Looker-011’ may seem planiâ€" sible to some. It is quite possible to overdo a thing. and this your correspondent has done- llad he been contented with making a charge or two. he might possibly have maiden conyer‘ or two, but in his anxiety to injure the Doctor. he exhibits the eleven-foot. and no sensible person can fail to discover that. the writer is a most bitter enemy. and so’ full: of malice, that it oozes outrat his finger-’irends. ‘ ‘A Looker-on’ first tells its-that a motion fa- vorable to a Union with the other Presbyterian bodies in Canada, was broughtbeforc the Synod by the Doctor and carried» A. committee was then appointed to take further action in the anchor, Dr.. George being one of the numbo-r_ That is true enough. He next says: "This motion. just enough in the abstract, and: ap- rprev-ed of by many warm friends of the church, Eassumes s. most repulsive shape when placed its fwrong hands) Such he considers to be the lease. in the appointment of Dr. George, as Couvener.’ Dr. George being the prime mover was put on the committee. and also named as Convener according to custom; I fail to see anything wrong in this. The Doc- tor is only one and the committee was compri- sed of several gentlemen of high-standing and reputation. The ‘Convsner’ of a commuter is not omnipotent; nor has be any special au- thority. He must abide by the decisions of tho : majority, and‘ performs only such duties as usu- ally devolve on a chairman. In the opinion of your currespondent.the Convener of a com»- mittee is clothed with unlimited pawns; has he makes blunder nunmber am,nnd tellsli- number one. He next says that the ‘ Doctor cannot to looked upon as the exponent of th e