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- --. Abs-'9 . A amigo Edema. ARRIVAL OF THE “PRINCE LB-ERT.” ' i St. John’s, May 31, via Sackville, June 3?. The steamship Prince. Albert, from Galway, Tuesday, May let, arrived here at six o’clock this evening. Her advices are two days later 'than those by the America at Halifax. The Asia from New York arrived at Queenstown on the 20th May. The political news by the Prince Al- bert is unimportant. ‘ Liverpool. May 21.â€"Cotton_ sales for the two days including Monday, were 14,000 bales, 9,000 of which were to speculators and exporters. Market closed steadily and with more tone. Breadftufls generally steady. Corn dull. Provisions steady. The Queen of Spain had signed the de- cree for the annexation of San Dominigo. ‘ It had been announced that the French tr00ps would. leave Syria. The Belgian Chambers had voted for . the treaty of commerce with France. The Spanish government has resolved to accept the cession of San Domingo. One hundred tnousatd ducats destined to pay the reactionary bonds, and a large quantity of plunder had been seized in the Neapolitan provinces. Negotiations were still pending, re- specting the Schleswig-l'lolstein disputes and Denmark although preparing for war, retained hopes of a peaceful arrangement. ARRIVAL OF THE HIBERNIAN. FATHER POINT, June 4«. “ Hibernian” The afternoon. on the evening of the Q-hth ult. BRITAIN. Parliament would resume its labours on the evening the “ Hibernian” left Liver- pool. Kossuth’s Hungarian note case was again being urged in the Court of Chanc- ery, on appeal from the previous judge- ment. . The London underwriters had fixed the war rates on American shipping at six to eight guineas. The King of the Belgians was visiting the Queen at Osborne. The London Post, a ministerial journal intimates that if Ministers are defeated on Newdegatc’s proposition relative to the Budget, they will dissolve Parliament. The Times published the first part of a lengthy communication on the causes of the American war. The same journal has a strong editorial on M r. Steward’s letter to the American Ambassador to France, which, it says, sounds very much like insult. 1i ridicules his prophetic ideas. FRANCE. The French Ambassador to London 53“ returned _ reported wrth- instructions Ora concilliatory character. Prince Napoleon has been elected Grand Master of the Freemasons in France, vice Prince Murat. The Bourse, on the 22nd ult., was flat at 69f. 35c. The Opposition in the Chamber of Dep- uties propose a material reduction in the Budget. The Council of State reque their modification, and a’ warm discussion will probably ensue. ITALY. V Prince Carignan had reached" Turin. Before leaving Naples, he issued a procla- ‘ mation, mentioning the reforms he had carried out, and thanking the people and the National Guards for their co-operation. Martino the new Lieutenant Governor, also issued a proclamation, expressing his intention to govern with power, energy and unity of action. He declares that all loyal citizens are in favour of the union of Italy. He calls for the support of the country, and promises improvements in the public service. A petition to Napoleon has been signed by ten thousand citizens of Rome, praying for the withdrawal of the French troops sent to Rome. Notwithstanding the efforts of the police several riotous demonstrations had taken place at Milan, growing out of religionus discussions. The national guard and“ troops restored order. All was tranquill at the latest dates. AUSTRIA. The reply of 19 Venetian deputies has reached Venetin. They all refused to srt. Venetia is, therefore, unpresented. SPAIN. General Santaga. wrll continue to com- mand" the military in St., Domingo. H UN GARY. The collection of the arrears of taxes by military execution is to be suspended. The Hungarian Diet havmg intimated its intention. of provrsionally covering the amount due until the question of taxes is settled. RUSSIA. The death of Prince Orloff. president of the Council of Ministers, is announced. TURKEY. The International Commissioners held their first meeting at the French embassy on the Slst ult. The American question is paramount. The rumour is repeated that vessels are fitting out at Liverpool for privaterinU. It is said that half a dozen are now await- ing letters of marque. A letter from Mr. Seward to the Amâ€" erican Minister at Paris, emphatically as- sertaining, for the information of the Euro- pean powers, that the United States will arrived here this , She left Liverpool at 44 30 on the evening of the 23rd, and Londondcrry ; The Peace Society at its annual meetâ€" " Blowing Hot and Blowing ing deplored the fatricidal war in America; and resoIVed- to issue an address to the v American people. . The squadron destined to convey th troops from Syria left Toulon on the QOIIIV New Advertisements. Worms-nâ€"Dr, McKenzie Noticeâ€"Capt, McLeod Tenders Wanted-W, Graham Temperance Demonstratibn at Hoadford Cardâ€"H. 62. J, Harrison New Furniture Storeâ€"Edwin Wobber York Mills Hotelâ€"Wm, Lonnox List of letters in Richmond Hill P.O, 'lllortlrerii Railway of Canada Time Table takes effect Monday, April 2‘2, ’61 ’ movrrvo nomu’ Mail. Express. Leave Toronto. . . .. ...' . 7 00 a.m. 410 p.m Thornhill. . . ....’. . 7 52 am. 5 05 p.m. Richmond Hill. . . . 810 a m. 5 21) p.m. King. 8 28 a.m. 5 35 p.m. Aurora. . . ..'..l.. . . 8 55 a.m, 6 00 p.m. Newmarket . . . . . .. 9 ll n.n‘i. 6 20 p.m. Holland Landing. . 9 25 run. 6 34 p.m. Bradford. . .. . . . . .. 9 40 a.m. 6 46pm. MOVING SOUTH}. Leave Collingwood.. . . ... . 2 30 p.m Bradford. . . . . . . . 5 50 p.m. Holland Landing. . 6 05 p.m. Newmarket. . . . .. . .b 20 p.m. Aurora. . . .... . . . . 6 35 p.m. 8 55 a.m. King............. 7 05 p.m. 9 20 mm. Richmond Hill. .. . 7 ‘25 p.m. 9 35 am. Thornl'iill. . . .. . . . . 7 40 p.m. 9 50 a-m, 8 Arrive at Toronto. . . . . . .. 3t) p.m, 10 40 “ flit): RICHMOND Bibi-JUNE ’71'1’861. b Our Volunteer Militia. The martial Spirit which at the present time animates our neigh~ bors across the lines, appears to be rapidly taking hold of the people of this country also. Quite a taste for military organizations is, springing up in the public mind, as is shewn by the great number of volunteer companies already in existence, or about to be embodied throughout the province. This speaks Well for the loyalty of Canadians, and may be cited as the best answer to the unfounded slauders .01 a certain who assert that the people of Cana- da are dissatisfied with their pre- sent position. The amount of un- animity and zeal which they exhibit in preparing themselves to defend the country they love, and the gov- ernment they respect, will serve to dispel the illusion, under which, a few Americanjournalists appear to labour, who imagine that the cha- racter of our attachment to the mo- ther country is or such a nature that we rm with 1 much difficulty, and that we are only anxious for an opportu- nity which originated with a View of encouraging a taste for the study and practice of military tactics, was dictated by a wise policy, and is now producing results that are likely to prove highly beneficial to the country. We observe that a 'meeting of the leading members 0f 5the legal profession took place in [Toronto on Saturday last, for the gpurpose of taking into consideration the propriety of forming a volunteer rifle company,-to be composed en- tirely of lawyers. The Hon. J. H. Cameron is one of the principal movers in the matter, andvthere is every probability that an efficient corps will be formed: A humorous friend of ours suggests that the are tillery branch of the service would be more suitable to the talents of these eloquent gentlemen, as there 'are so many “ great guns ” among them already. A rifle corps has also been organized among the gra- duates and under graduates of Tri- nity College, and another among -‘-those of Toronto University; and still another has been proposed, which is to include citizens gene- rally. The lead thus taken by the two leading educational establish- ments of the province, and by the members of a learned profession, will not be without its effect on the community generally, It will tend to secure to our‘ivoluhteer militia a much higher degreeof that respect to which their great value as a ma- terial part of our national defences, so justly entitles them. In view of the present position of the United States, and the possible difficulties that may arise out of their relations with Great Britain, prudence would dictate the necessity" of being pre- pared to defend ourselves in case of foreign invasion. It is probable that the anticipation of such a contin- gency in the future, has induced the British Government to decide upon again stationing in Canada. a considerable force of regular troops. At Kingston two regiments of SOI- diers, and a complete field battery of artillery are to be placedâ€"and active preparations are now mak- ing at that city for their reception and accommodation. Toronto, also, not suffer the dissolution of the Union, is it is supposed win again be consti- published. ' Cassius Clay’s letter to the Times, ex- plaining the subjects of the war, and point. rug out England’s interest towards the United States attracted considerable at- tenlion. The partisans of the Gialway contract lbralc tuted a military station. Liberal supplies of the munitions are to be sent out to Canada, as well as to some other British colonies, among which are to be several of the cele- d Armstrong guns, so famous are making strong demonstrations against for lllell' unequalled qualities, bmh its abrogation, and are making efforts for as to length of range and accuracy its renewal. of their firin g. a noun: , class of unscrupulous politicians,- gm: DeinducéUWU transfer If to fall into the open arms of the great republic. The militia law, Cold,” 80 the Economist and Ex-Reverend‘ Norris aremightily annoyed because we called Mr. Wright a dummyâ€"â€" Well, well; ‘thisis a hollow world ;’ and we Were about to add, only it is ‘ so vulgar,’ that our cotemporaryis a hollow man, with the additional disadvantage of being possessed of a shallow memory, which we will refreshen. The Economist professes to be a newspaper, and to give the parliamentary intelligence; yet rwhen Mr. Wright last year brought forward his motion f0r the separa- tion of York and Peel from Toronto forjudicial purposes, we (his vulgar opponents) wrote in high terms of commendation of the measure, and heartily thanked Mr. Wright forinâ€" troducing it. How much 'creditdid Mr. Wright get from Mr. Reesor then? None I This last session the Economist could vividly explain the paltry bill Mr. Reesor intro-1 duced, for enhancing the value of certain barren Coiling-wood lolԤ1;,' but not one word could it say in fa- vor of Mr. Vt'fight for successfully carrying his bill for the separation, 8:0. Indeed, that such a. bill is made law is not even named by Mr. Wright’s valiant defender ; al- though to the ratepayers of York and Peel it is the most important bill of the session, it Was reserved for usn‘ Mr. Wright’s coarse and vulgar opponents,’ to do him the justice, hispolile friends refused. But, dear polite Economist, did not you, out of your honied lips on a certain occasion, call the aforesaid gentleman a ‘blunt edged tool?’ Oh no, of course not, you so dislike coarse vulgarity. But again, Mr. Politeness,do you remember saying some time since of the gentleman you have this week bepuffed and bepraiscd, (W. Button, Esq.) that he was a ‘liar of such deep dye that you would not believe either his word or his oath,’-â€"an affront which you have never yet atoned for. lStill further, Mr. Polite Economist, do you remember the drunken T0â€" ronto Butcher’s (who at Victoria Square narrowly escaped having a ride on the soft end of a rail for his unnatural conduct) filthy and blas- phemous productions, and the sheet in which they appeared. Of course the oily tongued Economist had nothing to do with such filthâ€"oh, no I But still, ere you presume to teach us manners, you must see that no back numbers of your pa- per can be had, or you will be proved to be a hypocrite of the worst stamp, as no paper in Canada ever published anything half so vulgar as what John Smith wrote. We can also remember the time when Mr. Norris did not indite quite such loveable epistles, which is, how- ever, excusable, as he was not then coquetting or seeking to catch stray Grit votes. But we would advise the Ex-Rev. to look out, or he may have to say with the poetâ€"â€" “ Oh ! how happy I could be with either, VVero t’otbor dear charmer away ; But since you both plague me together, To neither a word will I say.” lAs to Mr. Wright’s private charac- ter, all we can say is, that we have invariably been loud in its praise; and can well remember the time when Mr. Reesor threw slurs on Mr. Wright‘scharacter for truthful- ness, which is more than we ever did. .W The Moderate Convention. nubâ€"- WE' Would warn our readers not to pay any heed to the report of the above Convention, as given in the Economist, as it is grossly false.â€" Take this as a specimen: " The meeting had not been long organized before an attempt was made by some. who thought their friends in the ascendant, to pro. coed in the selection of the candidate, as though the meeting had actually been called for that purpose.--Against such acourso Mr. Button Very properly protested, and finally let] the chair. Mr. Marsh was then called upon to preside, and the meeting broke up without ac~~ complishing anything. They have appointed the 10th of June to meet again at the same place." Now, in all this there is scarcely one grain of truth, for there was not even a thought of selecting a candi- date, much less an attempt made to do so; and as a matter of course, Mr. Button could not have left the chair for any such reason, neither was Mr. Button opposed as a canâ€" didate. Moreover, the meeting ac- complished all it was intended to accomplish, as it was only a preli- minary meeting. We hope that next time the Economist gives re- ports, it will have something more reliable than its own vivid imagi- nation to draw from. A?“ “THE PINE AND PALM.”â€"This is the title ofa new paper published in Boston, Mass, by Mr. James Redpath, at two dollars-a year" It is a large, Well filled, and well print- ed sheet, devoted to the interests of freedom and the colored races in America. It will advocate a Union with the British American Provin- ces, and the establishment of two Tropical Confederaciesâ€"the first to be. organized by a Union of the West lndia lslands ; the second, by the colonization of Central Ameri- ca by the whites of the North and the blacks ofthe country. Address. .â€"-Pme and Palm, Box 323.5, Boston, Mass. .come and see their sheep and _ Southerners, and . “aid.” RiCHMOND HILL FAIR.-â€"0ur fair on Wednesday was almost a fail.- ure, not more than twenty head of cattle being shownâ€"the buyers be- ing more numerous than usual.â€" Lambs sold readily for $2.50 to $3.00. Beef cattle found ready sale at $6 per hundred. Milch Cows. were in great demand. rang- ing from $25 to $30, those shown being of the very commonest kind. We. are sorry to see this state of things, and can blame no one more than the farmers, the men most interested. We heard farmers inâ€" viting some particular butcher to cattle, instead of bringing them to a market. where they would have the benefit of a good competition. The farmers have an opinion that the fair calls together a lot of but- chers, who combine to lower the prices. Wednesday ought to con- vince them different; but can they not sell to one man in a crowd, as well as to one man alone. We trust the farmers will see the dis~ .~,»’-J.. . “ Book of the Dead. neither the populases “ Pantheon of ancient Rome, nor the tra- “ ditions of any tribe above the level of the “cannibal, contain any hint of the exist- “ ence of any god or demi-god who could “lend his aid or shed his favors upon a “ usurpation confessedly based on the “ triple iniquities of Slavery, Anarchy “and Piracy,” It is currently reported here that the government will make a vigorous move- ment, as soon as their plans arecompleted, with a view of Occupying Richmond before the lllth of July,on which day the Congress meets at Washington. 50,000 men will be immediately pushed into Virginia, and there is no doubt that Virginia is to be the fighting ground. NeWs from Harpers Ferry are very conflicting. Some reports say the rebels muster 15,000, and are well provided for; others, that there is not more than 2,500,and of these oneshalf have no equipments, besides being short of provisions. Your readers may look for a battle here in the course of a day or two. Gen. Butler,Commander of the United States Forces at Fortress MonrOe,bas de- cided that slaves are contrabands of war, and refuses to return to their masters those who have made their escape to his quar- advantages of this policy, and .try to create a home market. {less On Monday next, the llth inst , Mr. Revcll, a well known lec- turer, will give one of his popular Temperance and Educational En- tertainments at the Lodge Room, Richmond Hill. The temperance part will consist of George Cruik- shank’s world-known graphic illus~ trations of “ The Bottle,” and some recitations in. costume. The edu~ cational portion will be a diorama of the “Restored Extinct Animals” and fossil remains, which have been placed on the geological islands of the. Crystal Palace, Sydcnham, by order of the Queen ; and a geologi- cal lecture on the same. As the entertainment promises to be of utility, we hope he will be well supported. “ THE HERALD.”-â€"â€"VVe have re- ceived the third number of this pa- per, lately started in Hamilton. It is published by Alex. Robertson, Esq. The weekly addition is only $1 90 a year in advance. (furrrapnnhrnrr. \..._. Our New York Letter. New Yonx, June 3,1861. The evonts of the last few days have inaugurated the campaign for the North- ern troops, in the vicinity of Washington .and may be considered the forerunners of moVements of greater .magnitude. Agina Creek, on the Potomac River, where the rebels have for some time been busily en. gaged erecting batteriesdias been attacked by the navy of the United States,the fleet for two hours keeping up an incessant dis- charge of shot and shell, and three of them were silenced. The loss on the rebel side is thought to be severe,but there is nothing authentic known; that of the navy is light â€"-only one man wounded. A company of United States cavalry, whilst reconnoiter- ing near Fairfax, twelve miles from Alex- andria, have been attacked by rebel troops. The cavalry were fired on bysthe reb'els concealed in houses. Two officers had their horses shot under them. The loss on the side of the rehelsis supposed:to be from fifteen to twenty killed, and five taken prisoners; that of the United States Cavalry, two wounded and two missing-â€" and the loss of three or four horses. The New York Fire Zouaves have also had a brush with a scouting party of Virginians, at Arlington Mills. One of their com- pany was killed and one wounded, of the casualties of the rebels nothing definite is known, though it is fair to surmise that they did not escape without some loss, either by death or by wounding. The same military spirit pervades here, and every report from the seat of war seems to give new life to it. Regiments are being forwarded to the field of operaâ€" tions every dayâ€"two leave here to-day. There are now 14,000 volunteers in and around New York, waiting their orders to ‘ marc’h.’ It is thought here,that the go- vernment has it in contemplation to call for another 100,000 men, and the move- ment is receiving the support of the press, as being the means of crashing the rebel- lion at once. There is also some talk of getting up a loan of one hundren millions of dollars, by smah subscriptions, to be loaned to the government at ten per cent, in'tlie same manner as""France raised a loan during the Crimean War. This last movement, should it be carried out, which is most probable, will open the eyes of the show them that the ters. fort, and a general uprising was looked for in the state of Virginia. The general has put them to Work, and they will prove a great acquisition to. the army,in being bet- ter adapted to the climate,in building bat- teries, throughing up entrenchments, &c., and at the same time tend materially to cripple secessionists. A lamentable affair occurred here on Friday evening, a man named John Swain being instantly killed for using strong se- cession language. The affray took place in a Lager-Bier Saloon. The deceased was a man about 45 years of age. The young man who inflicted the fatal shot is a member of the Fire Company, of the name of JlIerill. An inquest was held yesterday, when the jury returned a ver- dict that the deceased came to his death by a pistolâ€"shot wound at the hands .of '. Merrill. General Cadwallader, commanding the. United States Forces in Maryland, and Judge Taney of the Supreme Court, has got to loggerheadsâ€"the General refusing to bring up the person of John Merryman on a writ of habcas corpus. This said John Merrytnan was caught in one of the military districts, fornenting war against the government, upon which the Judge is- sued an attachment against the General. The constitution of the United States provides, that “the privilege of the writ “ of habeas corpus shall not be suspended, “ unless when in cases of rebellion or in» “vasion, the public safety may require “it.” Judge Taney, who is a very old and feeble person, it is thought is being made the dupe of some speculating se- cessionists. Most of the journals here seem to be laboring with all the ingenuity at the com- mand to prove that Great Britain is an ally of the mutinous States, and not of the United States. The principal complaint seems to be, that the attitude England has taken is cold neutrality. It is surprising that government neutrality implies indif. ference; and it is strange that America demands British interference in their af- fairs, and resents non-intermeddling as an offence. The New York Herald is very bitter in its remarks against England, but it must be remembered this paper has, till within the past two months, been fostering the rebellion that is now raging in this country, and only took its present stand, through fear of having the office ransack~ ed by the populace, and there is no doubt that the Herald would like nothing better than of weakning the friendship that now exrsts between this country and England, with the h0pe that it would cause a recog- nition of the Southern Confederacy by that power,and thereby realize the project admcated by it~â€"a dissolution of the Union of the States. The government, in order to render the blockade of the Southern ports as effective as possible, are about constructing a num- ber of gunboats, (steam) They are to be built on the most approved principles, and when ready will prove very useful in shoal water. The Postmaster General has completed the isolation of the seceding States,by for- bidding the transmission of all mail matters, either coast-wise, by river, or by land route, to each and every one ofthe rebel- lious Statesâ€"Maryland, Delaware, Ken- tucky, Missouri and Tennessee, are ex- empt from this prescription. A CANADIAN. THE CELEBRATION OF THE QUEEN’S BIRTH-DAY AT AURORA. To the Editor of the York Herald. Mn. EDITOR,â€"â€"In spite of the threaten- ing appearance of the morning, the village presented a gala appearance; from an early hour crowds of peOple from the ad- North are united iii this struggle, and not joining toivnsliips were on the way to the as they are made to believe, divided, and it will strike Jeff. Davis and his co-conspiâ€" rators as being rather singular; that while, with all his coercion and villany he is using in the so-called ‘ Confederate States,’ he cannot get his fifteen million loan taken up at all. In the North thereis no lack of patriotism in the people, and any amount of money can be easily raised. Jeff. Davis, Toombs and \Vigfale, have arrived in Richmond from Montgomery. Upon his arrival he made a speech to the people, cxhorting them to preserve the corzstilulional government of the South. Mr. Davis has also issued a proclamation to the people of the confederate States, appointing the 13th of June a day of fastâ€" ing and prayer, in the hope that the Al- mighty may aid them in the present hour of ‘difficulty and peril.’ Of which the[ New York Times says :â€"â€"‘- That the "’ Montgomery despot and his fellow “ usurper, Toombs, not satisfied Willi de- “ fying the Fedral power and the moral “ instincts of mankind, now insult heaven “ by issuing a proclamation claiming that “their success thus far is due to Divine And again :~â€"“‘ Certainly neitherl “ the Bible, the Koraw, the Vedas, nor the scene of attraction. Flags and streamers decorated the houses; strains of music were heard from the band, as it paraded the streets of this, I must say, most loyal village; pleasure seemed depicted on every face, and everything wore a holiday ap- pearance. The programme for the day’s proceedings was under the management of a committee of twelve of the village resi- dents, and right faithfully did they perform their part; in fact the whole of the ar- rangements were one grand success, and Aurora has seen a day that she may well be proud of. The day’s pr‘Oceedings com- menced with the cricket match, but owing to some untoward cause the cricketers did not enter into the game with their usual spirit, most of them having some prepara- tions to make before they appeared to take part in the after'part of the days per- formances. Precisely at 1 o’clock, p.m. the sports ‘ commenced by a foot race, which after a sharp contest, was won in good style by John. Bosanko. Next came another race for boys under fifteen, gallantly won by Bond Hill ; next was a race in sacks, won by Chappell; then a wheelbarrow, race, won by .Fo-seph Hill 5 then three standing It is said there are some 450 at the; :$400 or $500. jumps, won by Joseph Hunter; then throwing shoulder stone, won also by Jos. Hunter; last, but not least, climbing. a greased meat for a silver watch; who the successful competitor in this was I know not, but that many were unsuccessful, the roars of laughter from time to time,as some ‘ unlucky wright, after reaching a few feet came sliding down again, seemed to say that the lookers-on at any rate were per- fectly satisfied'with the result. Precisely lat4‘ o’clock the grand feature of the day’s proceedings commenced by the assembling ‘of the Military Company,who were to take a part in the sham fight; the Red Jackets (or British) were led by our old friend Stevenson; the white, (or French) by Capt. Stewart. the ground I observed Major McLeod, with his troops, taking up their position; the Red Jackets, with. whom they were to act, were not. far off-(and here I must pause to say that the committee of man- agement take this opportunity of returning their warmest thanks to Major McLeod, his officers and men, for their handsome conduct on this occasion.) The French forces were not seen untilCapt. Stev’enson marched his men into position. Immedi- ately in rear of the farm house (or a re- presentation" of such) open the approach of the French troops, the Red Jackets-were immediately 'on the gue vine, and having thrown out skirmishers, &c., prepared to make a gallant defence of their position.â€"-â€" .Thc French advanced to the attack stea- dily, and after a sharp contest the British were driven from their position, through the house, &c., and across the field pur- [sued by the French, who, throwing out ,their skirmisheis as they advanced,follow- ed up the British more than half way across the field, when suddenly the cry arose ‘the cavalry are coming,’ the French trumpet sounded the rally, and quick as thought the skirmishers rallied in rear of their support, formed themselves into a square, and down to receive cavalry was the word. On ‘came the cavalry at a gallop; when within 5five yards of the French square they were received with a volley, and soon went to the right about; but the British were ad- vancing, and the French again forming column, retreated in good order till they were gallantly charged by the British force and driven back from the position they had gained. This was repeated several times, until at last the French, advancing in co- lumn to their last attack, to their 'surprise saw no enemy before them, but suddenly a voice was heard, ‘ Up Guards, and at them.’ The British,who had been laying down, rose en masse, fired one volley,one British cheer, arose and were upon them. The French could not stand this, but reâ€" treated in confusion. T hen came the cry Blucher has arrived. The Prussian troops arrived upon the scene, and joined in the pursuit, admirably represanting the closing scene in the Battle of Waterloo. In the evening a display of Fireworks on the field added much to the amusements of the day; and about nine o’clock, p.m., a Torchlight Procession was arranged, and headed py the Aurora Band,marched from the field through the principal streets of the village to the \Vell’ington Hotel,wlrere- upon three hearty cheers were given for the Queen, and the assembled thousands evidently well satisfied, dispersed quietly to their homes in good. order, much to the praise of themselves, the authorities and the committee of management; and so ended the day’s proceedings. There must have been at onetime more than 6000 persons on the ground. The Firemen from Newmarket, headed by their very ef. ficient Brass Band, formed a very promi- nent feature in the appearance of the as- semblage ; they were about '75 in number, all in full regalia, mounted on good horses, and. headed by Dr. Hunter, the Reeve of the sister village of Newrnarket ;. also a great many of the villagers of the same village were on the ground ;â€"-and here I Shortly after reaching would draw the attention. of the public to one positive fact that is, that the whole of the expenses were met by the little village of Aurora, and it is to be hoped that in the event of another celebration, those who enjoyed the fun will not spare the cash. Yours truly, Amrcus. Aurora, June 5th, 18611. COUNTIES’ COUN CIL. ...._.â€"-â€"- MONDAY, June 3rd. From the Toronto Dailies. The Counties’ Council commenced its sit- ings yesterday in the Council-Chamber, Court- Houscâ€"the Warden, J. P. Wheeler, Esq., in the chair. The following members were pre- sentâ€"Messrs. T. Swinnerton, R. Smith, Jos- Wrigbt, E. Musson, Angus Ego, Tlios Evans, James Parnliam, Thomas Graham, James 1’. Wells, W. Button, R. R. Arnold, John Iron- side, 'Willlam» Tyne-ll, Wm..-..Rowcll, Dr._J.. J. Hunter. W. D. McLeod, A. F. Scott, Dr. J Barnhart, John Vance, R. A. Hartley, J. Har- rison, M. Canning, George Holborn, W. Moore: R. Marsh. John Crawford, Melville, Parkerr W. Cooke, Edw. thoeler, and Wm. Morse. Aftor'the roll was called. The Warden briefly addressed the Council. He said that during the recess he had. in ac. cordance with the instructions of the Council. forwarded the several petitions adopted at last sitting to the various members of Parliament who represented the United Counties. He had sent two to each member of the Lower House, and also a portion of them to the Hon. Mr. Allan and Hon. Mr. Reesor, to be presented by them in the Upper House. He was sorry to say that only one of these petitionsâ€"the one relating to the separation of the counties from the city of Toronto for judicial purposesâ€"had been abted on by the Legislature. A bill foundâ€" ed upon it had been passed, but upon the other petitions no action had been taken. The Corn- missioners on county property had, according to the instructions of the Council, examined into the complaint of Mr. Hawks, with re ard to the injury to his property, and had taken such stops ashe hoped would lead to a satisfactory settlement. The Commissioners had also ex- amined the building used as a registry office for the county of Pool, at Brampton. The building was in a. miserable state of repair, and quite unfit for the safe-keeping of the documents de- posited in the oflico. It had never been a suit- able building, and the Commissioners were of opinion that it would be necessary to erect a new building, which could be done for about The whole matter, however, would be brought before the Council. \Varden) had also to report that the Commis- sioners had waited on the Ma 'or and Chairman .Tallow $7 per 100 lbs. 3 relative to Timothy Seedâ€"$2 80 a ‘53 per bushel. for Clover Soodw$4 75 per bushel. of Finance of the city of Toronto, ' the claim of the counties against the city He (thol Beef-Hidesâ€"$3 50 per 100 lbs. the keeping of prisoners in the county goal for the years 1857 and 1858. They had, however, been unable to make any arrangement with the City Corporation. They had been politelyrp- carved. and promises of'all kinds had been giv n that there would be some settlement ma e. The Mayor asked that a day should be named for a meeting With a committee to be appointed by the City Council, but. to this he' (theWar- den) objected, and requested that the committee be named first, and their the day could be up- painted for a conference. No‘ com'mittcediid yetbeen appointed. and in fact nothing had Rodin done that was likely to lead to an amicable.” - tloment. Mr. Smith had been with him at‘his- second meeting with the Mayor, when His Worship had stated that he would take steps’io have the matter settled on a fair basis, without delay; but that promise had also been broken: At the last confer-ones with ' the Mayor, Mi. Musson and Mr. Smith had been. present. . Promises were again made, but not a single. promise had been carried out. At last sessioi of Council it was resolved that the opinioix of a. Solicitor should be taken, and be u ouldvlay the opinion of Mr. Cameron on the table. Mr. Cameron thought that it would be useless to take the matter again before the Courts without the consent of the city of Toronto, as if the counties had no claim. in law it was no use to tryingit in equity .. He (the Warden) corfsf- derod that it would be necessary to get an Act of Parliament to- make the city of Toronto pay their honest debts. , Mr. Musson.-â€"â€"Did not the Mayor say that he would communicate- with you whether th‘o Coppcilvplool:j action on the matter or not 'f: s ' 0 ar obiâ€"I never heard anvthi from the Mayor about it.‘ ' “g . Mr. Musson said he thought it strange theft a. gentleman occupying the pasition of Mayor of Toronto should act in this manner after‘prorriis; mg so fairly. " ' - The Warden went on to: statothat the Com-‘- missioners had received the opinion. of Mr. ' Cameron to, the e‘fl'ect thatrtho Magistrates, the United Counties had no legal right to make the appointment of High Constable, or'to fix the salary of that officer. He ref-erredto th‘p claim’fof the Counties against the city of To- ronto for the maintenance of prisoners from the 1st December, 1858'; up to the present timid. The Government. had appointed Mr. Langton as arbitrator on behalf of the city, and he and Mr. Tyrrell, the arbitrator. on: behalf :of-tbo Councrl, had taken the oaths of office... They had done nothing further, as Mr. Wilson, Solit- citor for the city, had protcted against the w'holb proceedings. A meeting of the arbitrators would. however. take place on the 10th of the present month, and he (the Warden) hoped: that they would come to a decision that “Would! be satisfactory to all parties concerned. Ho‘hifd‘ nothing furtherjto add, and he had now to lay on the table several documents which he had received during the recess, MR. CAPREOL’S LAND ALLOTMENT SCHEME. v Dr. Barnhart moved. seconded by Muti‘ii ham, that the Warden be authorized to sigh an affix thosoal to the petition of Mr. F. C. Ca.- prool,praying Her Majesty to give the Royal 8.5-- sent to the Bill passed at last. session of the Pro- vincial Parliament, giving certain'privilegos to Mr. Cupreol. 7' . filter a short discussion the motion was car- rie . The Council then adjourned till this morning at ten o’clock. ' Tvnsxiv, June 4th. The Council met yesterday at ten o’-clock.. The Warden in the chair. ' FINANCE AND ASSESSMENT; Mr. Scott submitted a report from the Com- mittee on Finance and Assessment as follows:â€" Yotvr Committee have examined the estimates submitted by the Treasurer, and recommended; that the several sums mentioned therein be lo- vied for the present year, viz:â€" For the payment. of debentures and interost.......-............. . . . . . - 848 Salaries of School Superintendents. . “1,068: , General purposes . . . . . . . . . .4 .. . . . . 22,537” ' " â€"gâ€"â€"-â€". $24,453 The Council went into Committee of the Whole on the reportâ€"Mr. Morse iu the Chair. Adftor a short discussion. the report was adopt- o . OVERFLOWING OF LAKE SIMCOE. Mr. Ego moved. seconded by Mr. Macleod, ” That-a select committee be appointed to pro-- para a memorial to Government urging thorn to- institute an enquiry into the cause of theover- flowing of the waters of Lake Simcoo which has done groatdamago to the public and private interest in these counties, said committocvto be composed of Messrs. Scott, I’arriham, Evans. Wells, and tho mover. Also that the Warden be requested to communicate with the Councils ofthe counties of Simcoe and Ontario, soliciting: their co-operation in the matter. The motion was carried. After the disposal of some formal business, the Council adjourned if” WEDNESDAY, June 5. 1861'. " Tire Council met this morning at ten o’clock. -the Warden presiding. SALE 01" ROAD ALLOWANCE. Mr. Musson introduced a bill to confirm a by- law passed by the Township Council of Etor bicoke for the sale of a certain road allowance . The bill was read a first and second tim and referred to a committee of the whole-4MP- Rowell in the chair. ', The by.an confirmed a bill passed by ’tho- Etobicoke=C0tincil on the 118th December last; whereby that portion of the side linolyiu b9.- tween lots Nos. 31 and 3:2 in the second on., were sold to the following par'tiesietheleaSt htilf' to Thomas M Edmondsou, and .the wcsvt'lrnlf to John Masliiter, and also the side lineup- road lying between lots Nos. 31 and 3'2 in the third Cori.. were sold to James Russell; the inton’» tion of said by-law being to close up said roads and to convoy the same to the said parties, their heirs and assigns forever. 1 After a. long discussion the committee.'on motion of Mr. Graham. rose, thus throwing out the bill. ‘ The Council then adjourned. . J. v We learn from the Barrie Advance that the officer in charge of the Government Fithory and Revenue boats on. Lakes Huron and Sup» rior. seized an American smugglingsclrooncr, with a stock of dry goods, groceries, provisions, and whiskey, on board». 'â€"â€"â€"â€"â€"â€"â€"â€"â€"â€"â€"â€"â€"â€"_-â€"‘- TORONTO MARKETS.» i .. » THURSDAY, June 6. I ,. Fall Wheatâ€"$200 hslils was the extent of “the supply which soldat the following prices. The ricos paid for the best samples were from $1 10 to $1 15 nor bslrl,’ Spring Wheatâ€"4,700 bslrls in market, which sold. at from $0 94- to $ 96' per bshl. Barley.-â€"sold at from. 40. to 45¢. . . l’eas.â€"2300 bslils went off at 4'8 and 500 pa}r bsb-l. " ' Oatsâ€"at 28 and- 30c per bshl. Hayâ€"is from $12 to $16 per ton, $7 per ton. ‘ g Flownâ€"Superfine extra sold at $4 60to$5 00‘. Extra $5 75 to $6 ; Fancy (Spring) $5 00 t3; $5 ‘25: Fancy (Fall) $5 10 ; to $5 25;. Extr , $5 to $6 00 ; Double Extra, $6 25 to $6 50. Butter.â€"â€"Fresh is in fair supply at from IOc-td 121;. per l-b. ,-~ _ a Pork-4s in fair request, For Hogs averagii} 160 'lbs $5 50 and $5 90 has been paid, an‘ those averaging 2.30 lbs $5 and $5 60¢tho latter being the extreme figure. . * { Applesâ€"Common varieties $1‘ and $1 25 per barrel. Better grades $1 50 and $2 barrel. . Eggs,â€"-Fresh from wagons 70 to So pordczen, Potatoesâ€"Vary in price from 2.5 to; 300. Sheepâ€"arc in demand at from $5 50 to $1 each. ’ " Lambs-scarce at $2 to $2 50 each. ' good supply at $3 to $5 each; Sheep and poi lb, t .4. Straw Calvesâ€"are in lamb skins $1 25 each. Calt'skins 08c.