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{t f -, m- t , , m”. b _ . VITIIE AMERICAN REVOLUTION. ' quered. Every soldier has a vote, announcement that Prince Albert was dead. The melancholy event took place about 11 O’clock, on the night of the lllh Decem- ber, and caused a roast'profound sensation HALIFAX, Dec. 31- lthroughout England. The London; Times. The Royal Mail steamship Asia. from thusiecortis the last moments of His Royal Liverpool Dec. 21st, i in Queensiown 22m? Highness 1-â€" i . n THE DEA‘l‘llUIv [)RlNCEA LEE {1i Nar‘hern Raihvay of Canada. and consequently me decisions 0, N EWSPAPE: .‘VARFARE. ‘Flgfgyghxonday .la'st 27 Q J. By the Niagara we received it brief j." ‘ 1 . the oovemmem would. to, a great - ‘ ‘ __... T a . ns ., its here, 1 or to was Visit. 4â€"s- "’ 11‘ seems to have passed into an al- THE. AMERICAN BANKS! ed With the most disasterous fire that extent, be guided by the militaryl voice. It is evident that it wasithat wherever two 3 cm exm in fromconsideralions oflhis kindlthat " ’ .. , P-P ‘ 3' - - ~ - the same neighborhood. a Warfare Great Britain .was led, previous to) , . V . t . . -' - .. must arise., Sometimes this 13 Min: capture of Masonand Sirdell to . , 7 take measures for the defence of mmdumed m a gen‘lemanly Slide." ' ' and becomes an interesting contest desolated this locality for a long period. At about half-past 10.'a. m. we, of Brownsville, were startled with a cry that a Fire had broken out in Lloyd’town. We tit-Once hastened to the spot and fortnd Mr. Budden’s house‘ and store were al- ready consumed, and the flames had also Time Table takes effect Mauday. Sept. 2, ’61 uovma 'son'rti’ Mail. Express. Leave Toronto. . . . . . . . . 7 15 a.m. 410 p.m- 'l'hornliill. . . . . .. . . 8 Utl um. 5:00 p.m- Richmond it-ili. . . . 8 14 am. 5 l2 p.m- King. . . . . .. . . i... S 30 am. 5 2.) p.m. Aurora. . . . . .... . . S 5:} 8.111, 5 4t! p.mv most universal rule in America, New Yonn, Dec. 30. At a conference of our ‘eity‘Banks On Sri'turday evening, by a unanimous vote, they resolved upon an immediate suspcvi-A stou of specie payments. The heavy {RIVAL OF THE “ASIA.” has arrived here. The Canada arrived at Queenstownion. ’dnys since. _ the 21st instant. “ The Prince was taken ill some twelve Symptoms of feVer accom- panied by‘a general indrsposuion made their Breadstull‘firrn; Flour quiet' but tending appearance. For St the days the complaint upward. Provisions firmer. Consols 90; a 90}, for money. Brendstuffs were all slightly loner on. Friday. Provisions firm. Consuls closed on Friday at 80;} a 90; for money. . The slilp Bonpapsan had arrived at St. Nazare from Cllareston, S. C. Political news without striking import- ance at this juncture. The Asia brought 500 troops, with stores, 8Lc., She arrived here at live this morning. She has ‘28 passengers for New York“, and £7,200 in specie. Large numbers of troops are leaving for British North America. \Vurlike preparationscontiiiued unabat- ed. - Additional troops were ordered to be ready to embark, but the Army and Navy Gazette, of the 21st, says that no more are likely to be placed under orders until hostilities are actually declared. The steamer Cleopatra would leave Liverpool on the ‘21st, for Queens‘town, there to embark over 500 men of the 17th Regiment. The Magdalene would embark about 1,000 men at Southampton on the Qist. The Parana, with about 1,000 of the Scots Fusiliet‘ Guards, left Southampton on the 20th for British North America. The mail steamers of the Peninsular and Oriental Comany, numbering about 50, were to be armed and made capable of resisting prvateers in case of war. The gunboats in the second class re- a serve at Portsmouth had been ordered to be fitted up immediately. Liverpool, Dec. 21.â€"Breadstuffs are tending downwards, and all descriptions are slightly lower. Provisions are firiti. London, Dec. 20.â€"Cousols cIOsed at 90‘‘ a 90; for money. LATEST. Liverpool, Dec. 22. Breadstuffs firm. Flour quiet, and tending upwards. LATEST VIA QLEENSTOXVN. Liverpool, Dec. 2'2. The steamer St. Andrew, at the Que- bec and Glasgow line, has been. chartered, by the Government to convey troops, 81c. The Temps asserts that a dcspalcb has been received from Mr. Seward saving thatthc American Government is ready to guarantee every facility to neutrals coni- patible with the rights of belligercnts, and was not considered to be Serlous, but from the early part Of last week the medical men in attendance and the persons about the Court began toJ'eel anxious. It was not till Wednesday (the 11th) when the fever gained head, and the patient w-is much weakened, that the first bulletin. was; issui-d, and even then it. Was stated that the symptoms were not unfavourable. “ It. is said that ttie‘death of the King of Portugal had an unfortunate influence over him during his illness, and possibly assisted the progres: of theinalndy. On Wednes- day he is said to have; expressed a belief that he should not recover. No material change took place on 'l'liiirsduy, and on Friday the Queen . took a drive with no idea of danger. v W'tien she returned the patient's extremities were already cold. and from that time he was in the greatest danger On Friday eveninghe, was not expected to survive the night, and the' Prince of Wales was telegraphed tor. “ All night the Prince contoured very ill. On Saturday forenoon there was a rally, which so often precedes dissr-httion, but it gave great hopes to the physicians. At four p.m., a. relapse took place, and the Prince, who from the previous Friday had been Sustained by stimulants, began, to sink- gradually. Congestion of .thc'lungs, the result of complete evhaustiou,set in. The Prince’s breathing became continually shorter and feeble,aud he expired without the last. “ it must have cheered the last moments of the illustrous patient to see his wile and nearly all his children round his bed. The Princess Royal, who was at Berlin, was prevented, by recent _ SeVere indispusition, from travelling. 'Prince Alfred was on board his ship. Of the devotion and strength of mind showed by the Princess Alice through tltesetrying scenes it is im- pussible to speak too highly. She felt it her- place to be a comfort and support to her inotln-r in this affliction. The Times says that the Queen has borne her loss with exemplary resignation and composure, whiclnunder so sudden and so terrible a hereaverrrent, could not have been anticipated. VViien the first passionate burst of grief was OVer Her Majesty called her children around her, and with a calmness which gives pi-Oof of great natural energy.addresscd them in solemn and affectionate terms. Her Maâ€" would give any satisfaction in case of‘jesty declared to her family that though the infraction of any rule that had been she felt crushed by tlieloss of one who adopted. This despatch was dated before had been her companion through life, she the Trent affair, but it is considered as showing the peaceful inclinations of the American Government. PARIS, Dec. 2:2. The Senate has agreed to the Senators consultation by 132 against 1 vote. M. Fould maintained the correctness of his \lcate report to the Emperor, and said that it aused a raise in the public funds which would have confirmed but for the appre- hension of war between England and America. The uselessness of extraordin arycrrdits is demonstrated by what in now happening in England without the transfer of extraordinary credits. Large bodies of troops and formidable fleets could be dcspatched without Parliamentary action. LONDON, Dec. 2‘2.--â€"T he Observer, a Ministerial organ, says that England wishes for peace, but she will gain by war, as it will enable her to fortify her American frontiers, open the ports of the South, and give a lesson to the United States. LIVERPOOL, Dec. 21.â€"Breadstuffs. Wakefield, Nash 81. Co., and others, report flour tending downward. American quoted at 30s. a 34s. Wheat irregular and 1d. a 3d. lOiver. Red Western 115. 9d. a 94].; Red Southern 12s. 6d. a 1‘25. 10d. \Vhite Western 13s. a 13 6d. White Southern 135. 6d. a Ms. Corn easier. Mixed 33s. 3d. a 335. 6.1.; yellow 335. 6d. white 37s. a 39s. 3d. ARRIVAL OF '11le “ AD RI ATIC ” AN D “ PERSIA.” HALIFAX, Dec. 30.. T he steamers Adriatic and Persia have arrived here with troops. ~ The Cleopatra and Parana are liker to be here 10-day. Passengers by the Asra here report a rumour that the blockadiug up of Char- lcvtOn harbour with stone is likely to lead to difficulty with EurOpcau powers. It is further rumoured that England’s warlike preparations will continue in view thereof, and that the surrender of Mason and Slidell are not the whole of England’s demand. The Asia will sail at six p.m., for New York. aCcordingly called ‘on her children to give her their assistance in order that she might do her duty to them .and to the country. But one sentiment was apparent through- out Englandâ€"that of deep sympathy for the Queen and regret for the death of one so universally respected. The strongest eulogiuins‘ were paSsed upon the deceased Prince by the. press and the public. Great interest was felt in the situation of the Queen, and bulletins Were issued from time to time, showing that although her .ll ajes-ty was overwhelmed with grief, she bore. her bereavement with calmness and had not suffered in health. The Qtieen and the Royal children Were to leave Windsor Castle for Osborne on the 18th. ‘ the Princess Alice has showed herself fully equal to the occasion, receiving her dying father’s confidence, and giving her mother timely comfort and aid. The Prince of Wales, of whom we have. seen so much, yet seem to know so little, has position and power _to win. He may be a title King or a shadow of royalty. The de- cision is to be made this very hour. The Prince will luive‘to make a solemn choice between a life. of li'ivolity--pei-linps of trouble and inisery-â€"-.‘iriil a reign of useful. ncss. Judging by the measuse of age, he should now be as competent to assist his mother, as the Prince Consort when he assumed that duty. The funeral oflhe Prince would take place on the 93rd. in accordance with the custom usually followed of late years, the funeral would not be a state one, nor would the remains lie in state. The Prince of Wales was to act as chief rmrner. supported by the Duke of Cambridge and by the Crown Prince of Prussri. The re- mains were to be laid in tlrcroyal vault at Windsor. ‘ The King of the Belgians was expect- ed in England on a visit to the Queen. The Crown Princess of Prussia (the Princess Royal of England) was unable to visit her mother from ill-health, but the Crown Prince was expected. A feeling of gloom prevailed tlionghout England. and a very general mourning was expected. The various municipal and Other bodies were taking steps to give r-x-~ pression to their feelings of condolence. lti Paris the Prince's death caused a great sensation, and all the papers unite in Papers by the Etna and Asia contain expression, of vumamy' no real news. Paris correspondence generally say the belief that hostilities between England and America will not be arrested, and-has become more general. The Admiralily had notified that instruco lions had been sent- to protect the British shipping on the China and Indian seas. .__.â€". MAILS BY THE “ETN‘A.” .â€"â€"- the Momteur. alter announcing the Tue", “in was”, me gram”, neees sad event, adds, that "the Eellpel'OI‘, the imperial family, and the whole of France. will mingle their regret and grid" with the Royal family and the English nation." The imperial court had gone into mourning, all festivities at the 'l‘uilleries having been rountermauded. and the Emperor is stated to have despair-lied an aid-tie camp with an authorgraph letter of condolence. At Berlin the news was received with strong manifestations of popular sympathy rmncs ALIien-r’s ILLNESS AND DEATH.laivd. sorrow, while. the king; hastened to .â€"- offer such consolation as he might to the The British steamer Etna, Captain Princess Royal, subsequently visited the Kennedy arrived at New Ym-k on 'l‘nrsiiay English envoy, and ordered the court in morning, from Liverpool via Queeusiowu. with intelligence four days’ later than for- merly received. Ca itain Kennedy left Liverpool on the 18th ecember, touching at Qiiecnstmvn, which he left on the even- ing of the 19th. ' go into mooriirng immediately. W It is reported. that regiment now stationed ~ at Montreal art? tinder orders to proceed to Isle aux Noix~ Canada; and there .still' exists the liollaudLsndlng. . 9.22 run. 6 t5 p-m. gleamSt necessny h" amtinllmg {he Bradford. ..... -9 34 am, 6 25 p.mu military -i preparations which we noviso‘souru have already so well begun. Ample Leave Colliugwocd.. . 3 00 p.m 5 30 a.m. time will now 'be obtained to ac- aflfi‘filmfigéfi g g quire a thorough knowledge of the Néwniarkctuu... b :26 p.m. s 42 an... drill, and the use of the rifle. An fifiyora...... 633p... n-mp opportunity will be afforded to do i...l:.:.;.:.;'.lz.i?::: .3 {.1111 9 31. 2:21.: that. meghly-wlnch would other- Tiwrm.ill....... . . 7 26 pm. 9 4:. mm, Wise have been perforriied in haste, Arrive at 't‘orouto........ 8 15 turn. 1030“ and “lerefore imperfeauv. our militia systerri,.wt.i-ch is. said to be cmuparatively perfect in theory, may now be reduced (0- practicc ; and amended or improved as ex- perience. may dictate. Our safely Consists in our being preparedfur the Worst. if We still continue to exhibit our loyalty and attachment to Britain, by active preparations for defence, tlfére is little" danger that we will be inch-sled. Let the watchword still be, prepare. W4- Newriiarrket. . . . . 9 it) run. ti ()0 p.m~ 7 7 New Advertisements. Scottish American Journal. List of Loriersremaining in Richmond H.11P.O. Servants Wantedâ€"W. W. Baldwin. lulls for Saleâ€"W. W. Baldwin. Notionâ€"Mrs. Campbell. tutti -Ww_ ..__...._. o W_.-._.~___~W _.___ RICHMOND lll LL. JAN. ” 3.1862. SURRENDER or MASON AND - SLlDELL. ‘ ..__â€"....__.â€"s. Our Municipal Elections. I THE electiOns for representatives to ,, h. I . d . T serve in our Municipul‘Couucils for ’ l‘m‘ new” “ W l am‘e m 0mm” the year 1862, will be held on Mon- 99. Saturday lash that Mason and day and Thesda’ynext.‘ Willie we 5}";19“ mid 993“ sun'endtgl‘vd by Elm do not wish to interfere with the. [lulled males ‘0 "'9 bmwh (’0‘ freedom of the electors recordin Vernmemi woum doabuess be wee" their votes for whom they believ: "w “3' a” “'“h smcere>_dellglllâ€" to be the most suitable man, still And um“ “[10 “er” ""3 h‘“ I” we will take the liberty to have a gcr was apprehended, will be among the first to rejoice over the. I win be comeswd. pacific termination ol the difficulty ;' being animated, in both instances, by a patriotic desire. for the. Safety, boom, and prosperity of their coun~. try. Although Canadians willeVer be found ready and willing to de- ln Markham, two or three Wards in Ward No. 1, Mr. James Bowman. a much rc~ spected and sterling public servant, Will be returned without. opposition. in Ward, No 2, Mr. Robert Marsh, who has held a very creditable posi- tion in the Council for the past three fend their homes, and repel in- vasion; still they are not the less capable ofappi'ect'.1.tin,i,r the inestim- able blessings of peace. There years, will be opposed again by Mr. John Burr. We believe Mr. Marsh has done his duty as a coun- cilman, and we have very satis- puinata few minutes before elcveiio‘cloclt. sound the alarm, andto urge the few rpmarks on the claims of the He was sensible and knew the Queen to neces‘stty of preparation when (lan' several candidates, '. .A resent )ositiott of affairs. v. ' . â€" v, . _ The T517365 53)“ that “out all accounts. p Votwinwtaudiuu the spy-i011: nu; Ivy-dgrd NO. 2, Mr. ‘Vllhfnl (ioul‘ - l a ' v wtl. be opposed again by i.fr'...G. P. 500 m", or‘h‘147lh’x willing. would be able to control the are few among us, who are not con- vinced, tnat next to the preserva- tion of the National honor of Great Britain, we should desire to con- tinue on friendly terms with the neighboring Republic. _ in the. event of a War with the United States, Canada must become. the principal battle-field. Our corn- iiierce would be prostrated; the American market for Canadian pro- duce would be c.0scd ; and exten- sive bankruptcy would inevitably follow. The country is just re- cOVei-ing from a state of extraordin- ary ‘cornrncrcial einbarressrri.ent.â€"â€" has done his dmy as a' public 89,. its financial position is steadily im- mm during the year just ended", l’fl’Vlgiiâ€"ir “Ulla war Will! we wales We hope ‘Ward, No. 3, will return Wuul launci us into another crisis ' A. . a ' .- - . . tar inure terrible than that through bgf)(l\:;djy?,:l,iginoxigrgii wliictrwc have llas‘st'd- Infidel” 0‘ from. but expect the late members these facts it is evtdently of the or. will be mmmed. ~ , most iiiiporiauce to us, “that peace In Vaughanmward No. l, of Shall“: lie l'wswved’ ll ‘l can be this townshiphas been well repre- done’honoyanly and consistently; swam in the person of Mr. R. J. and literature have we Just reason Amok], “1,0, we believe, win he 1” “ongmlu’u‘” um'sew'“ 0“ ‘he returiied‘again wilhoutoppositiou. faczory evidence that he has been one of the most active and efficient members of the Markham Council, and think it would be hard to find a better or more useful man, and one, who, we believe. has served his constituents faithfully. in Ward No. 3, in this Ward Mr. Archibald Barker will be Opposed by Mr. William Eakin. This, we. expect. will be a close contest, and we will regret iftlie electors ofthis Ward do not return! their late councillor, Mr. Barker. He is a gentleman of well-known business ability, and lure of the swivel. it is scarcely Dickson. Dtirinu the. year'issi PUSSlb‘e ‘0 rim“ 3.51m“? a" “"3 al’ Mr. Cook. we area satisfied, did his J"Cl Pl‘b'llloni “"3 Federal Gl’Vl’rm' duty to the satisfaction of the Ward. "mm has Cl“)le l“ l’ccl’l’y' The and, we doubt not, will be. returned great and glorious American eagle ,riumphamb, [LS nppumm. M, has suddenly deiccnued “0‘” “5 Dickson, we have decided objec- lldngcmlJ§ “leval‘mb and.“"“" “GS tions to; as a public man, he is un- lmi’Sl'"ale m means“ " 0“ i Wham} tilted to hold any position of trust. “A” W33 “’3”- m)’ (EDUIllfJ'l’lt’n-i and unworthy to receive the confi- ltiat gentiehut ominous growl deuce Ufa free peuplp; he is an m1. la‘ely Wam‘d 90")” m" Allim‘ scrupulous and place-huntingpolié “C, has excrlcd‘a mos" 53mm”? ticiun and quite unsuited for the influence 0” “"3 alwl'dcmd “ewe-5 office.) We hope Mr. Cook will be “lth gre‘ll Pcol’lc' ll has acu‘d' returned by a large majority. in N“ a_c“ar"" 1‘ ls ‘0, be “fwd: Ward No. 3, we lieartiiat Mr How- l'kc‘wscv llml lb? m‘uSlous POW)": land wishes to retire front the duties lle have bum “"3534 ‘0 S‘Valll’ws of Councillor. lie is a thorough Will (’l’emle belll’m‘lallfi and lend business man and well qualified for to allay the malady which rendered the Office, ll nl‘ceswry- W" ""51 we Shall it isa false alarm, and that he will hear no more about swallowing up‘ ' Canada, and sweeping the Cltllt‘t'tlboauL wards N0. 4 and 5' we British navy from the ocean. How haw: not heard from, but uxpcc, are we “WV ‘0 “Mk “P011th Sl‘m- that the old members, Messrs. PlUUUS dinners 93‘9". and ""3 3P1?” Brown and Jefl‘reV, will be returned. SPBBCDBS delivered, in l'lOllUl' 01' In “lugging “70 have 10 say. that the lmmm‘lal he“); Who! Will) a" we hOpe evgry elector will record arllled man‘Ol‘War: lOOk f0“ me“. his vote for the man he thinks will We therefore hope that again take his seat at .tlie Council l i l l l l from Oil 50a“ “‘1 dClUnWll-‘SS We" serve his Ward and the interest of chant vessel. Truly the Americans me '1‘0wnship best, are a great people, and capable 0i for him. performingr acts which no other na» tion Could accomplish. It is sincerely to be hoped, how- ever, that the military movements, The fouowmg ,5 a “S, of Mayors em,» 5‘31 "n {"01 lhmul-llmul “"3 Founlly ed by acclarnation in the underu'rentinned may not be. checked by this cvenl. ,,lac,.s;__ ' Londonâ€"F. E. Cornish. Oakvrllerâ€"Geo. K. Chisholm. G0tlel‘i6itâ€"-â€"~1Vl. C. rZaineron. St. Ctllllr'l'itteSâ€"J. G. Currie. Vt hitbyâ€"-P . Gunn, NLD. Cullingwoo' â€"â€"J. McWatt. Dundoswd. M. 'l‘hoi'uton. Miltonâ€"\V. 1). Lyon. Prescott.â€"-\\’. ll. Brouse. WindsormMark Richards. Perthâ€"John G. Haggai-t. St. Thomasâ€"Dr. Geo. Southwick. Petei‘horn’â€"-â€"Clias. Perry. Brantfordâ€"Jos. D. Clement. Gait-‘Mr. Robinson. Pistonâ€"Whiter Ross. Sandwicli-â€"Cbas. Baby. Niagara~ Dr. W'ilson. ll‘elleville-Janies Brown. Stratlord-â€"- McCullOch. Parisâ€"H. Finlayson. We say, vote W MAYon's uncover). sity for preparation. So long as a large military force exists in the Northern States it bellOVUs us to be on our guard. Were the quarrel between the North and Souh set- tled to~iii0rrow, it would be all’ltOSl as difficult to disband the army as it has been to organize it. Accus- tomed to the comparatively easy life of aisoldier; with pay that in the majority of cases exceed what they Would be able to learn in- any other capacity ; they would become an exceedingly dangerous element, in the Republic. indeed it is very doubt.nt if the Government, ev.:n if soldiery, if once induced to believe that Canada could be easily con- of political views or principles.â€" between the advocates of Wm sets But it frequently happens, that what was at first a legitimate dis- cussion, degenerates into a series of bitter personalities. , Those who commence such a style. of attack should. not forgetrthe old proverb} about dwellers in glass houses ;-»and r‘ if we observe closely, we will find, that none are so tender as those who use personalities themselves. Thus. Canning is said to have swept everything before him, by the sharpness and brilliaucy of his personal attacks; until at one stroke he was defeated and humiliâ€" ated 'with his own weapons, by Lord Brougham, We are led to make these remarks by the contest now going on between our leading tnetmpolitan journals. The Globe, which has attacked the private cha- racter of almost every public-man, since the time of Baldwin and llincks, begins to feel the smart of its own weapons. we may ima- gine how the editor of that paper has writhed under the recent casti- gation of Mr. Sheppard. when we find him instead of battlingr it out, appealing to the law-courts. Mr. Brown has entered an action against the proprietor of the Leader for £1000; such. it appears, being the value of that gentleii‘ian's cha- racter. Most people wi'l recollect a similar suit, instituted by a cer- tain Deputy Receiver General, \Vll0,Ctln§idUring himself aggricwd by the exposures of the Leader, en- deavored to better his position by entering court. The verdict against the plaintiff was hailed throughout the Province as a just one, and it left his character in a position no better than before. We of course can have no idea of the result of the present action, but. however it may terminate, we are convinced that the lawyers will be the great- est gainers. MEETlNG AT VlCTORlA SQUARE. (Commidriiaated) AT the meeting held according to announcement, for the purpose of nominating Candidates to repre- sent Ward No. 2, in the Municrpal Council of the "l‘ownship of Mark- ham for the ensuing year, ' Mr. John McConnel was ap- pointed chairman, and John Mc- Cague, secretary. The following are the. names of those who were nominated: Moved by Mr. Thomas Martin, seconded by Mr. Thomas Frisby, that Robert Marsh, Esq, stand as Candidate. Show of hands to this motion, 7. Moved by Mr. John Fierhcildcr, seconded by Mr. Jacob llorner.tli:.rt Mr. John Burr be a Candidate.‘â€" Show of hands, 13. . Moved and seconded that John McCague be a Caudidate.-â€"â€"Show of hands, 13. Moved and seconded that Mr. Henry Jennings be a Candidate.--â€" Show of hands, 8. Moved and seminde that Mr. Henry Lever also be a Candidate.â€" Show of hands, it). Mr. Marsh was then called upon . for a speech, which he (.lelivercd, and which gave very good satisfac- tion generally . ‘ , The Chairman thcn vacated his station. and Amos Wright, Esq" M.P.l)., took his place, in order that a vote Ofihanks might be tendered to Mr. McC ~unel for the fair and impartial manner in which he pr. sdrd (o’er the business while he occupi- ed that station. .‘Jlovixd by Mr. John Newnerry,sec- ended by Mr. George Monkman, that 't. {\iarsh, Esq, receivr a vote of thanks for the able and impartial manner in 'which he attended to the interests of Ward No. ‘2, iii the Municipal Council of the. town- strip of Markham, durng the year now almost. expired.â€"-Carrivd alumst unani- mously. ' Three of the Candidates then retired, leaving Messrs. Marsh and Burr the only Candidates for this Word. A show of bands was then taken, in which M r. Marsh had the Majority, it was then decided that the next meet- ing for the same purpose, be held at Mr. \Villiam Durose’s, on the last Saturday in January, 1805!, subject to the call of the Chairman, Mr. J. McConnel. The meeting their adjourned. «robâ€"â€" OMISSION.~â€"Last week we omitted the following out of our Grammar School notice :o- “ There is nothing new under the Sun” --lor instance, steam, wood and five are not neivv~but there is novelty in their app/'ication. in the same manner there was nOVelty in the combination of native talent on Friday evening last. The young ladies’ and gentlemen of the Grammar School having acquittedvthemselves adini rably in their Several parts. Tire dia- iogues,songs and speeches delivered on the occasion, giving convincing prOof to a large and gratified audience,tliat there is “ lurk- ing unseen” in the “ purllt‘tls ” ol'our negh- honrlrood, no small amount of abilities, not only for the fulfilling of the more respon- sible positions in life, but also for embel- lisliing and delighting the seasons of recre~ . ation. I than weaken the banks of the interior. drafts on their coin, caused by their large advances to the Government, renderedthis "step in their judgment necessary. We presume it'Will be quite generallv followed inthc large, cities, though the drain upon our city. hanks results from causes which tend lather to strengthen WAsiiisGToN, Dec. 2-: . . The manner in Which Mason and Slidell are to be delivered" up“ has been left Rto Lord Lyons, who tyill"d0‘ulitless_‘ have it done in the manner least ,‘oflens‘ive to the. Government. Thev‘ will ‘robabl Abe iut . P .l' l on board the steamer America which sails frOrn New York next'v" \l’edrresda‘y‘, and which will, it is understood, he required to stop at Boston to take the rebel Commis- sioners on board. ' (fl'imes’ Despatch.) From a gentleman who his just return- crl from Richmond‘,we learn the following facts: . " In conversation, Jeff. Davis stated that the blockade had Soxricwliat _ incomtnoded them, but. England would sur'in 'raiIse it." Lincoln could not surrender Mason and Slidell, and their situation would lead to war. He eitpressed confidence that the rebels would defeatthc Unrori troops in a fair field, and that it was imposSible for them to. be conquered. ' Many members of Congress declared that rather than come again into the Union the South would become a Province of England. _ BOSTON, Dec. 20‘. The President and Directors of the banks of the city held a meeting this morn- ing. and resolved to suspend specie ' payâ€" ments forthwith. By instructions fro.ii Lord Lyons the steamship Niagara, which arrived hereon Saturday, will leave to-morrow ('l‘uesday) for Liverpool, taking out in her Mason and Slidell. The steamship Persia‘now in the St. got screw the street to Mrs. Stead’s Hotel, which . was likewise completely destroyed. Although a great . deal of furniture was saved, from thence it spread to the adjoining house occupied and own- ed by Mr. Fannon, boot and shoe maker, this was likewise speedly in ruins, but we are happy to learn that the most of his leather was saved, but nearly all his limi- ture was gone.â€"â€"'l'he'fire was finally stay- ed in its progress. on reaching a‘ mud brick building which was uninhabited. The loss is estimated at between $8,000 and $10,000â€"-0nly one of the parties having any insurance and that only for $300. We are happy at say that the surrounding beighhorhood 'turned- out an mass, and rendered every assistance in their power. » But we are sorry to learn that some Scoundrels robbed Mr. F anning’s till of $50. We 'liripe '.that,. in such distress the'rél; will be some effort Inpde to raise subâ€" scriptions for the sufferers, as one loSt his hall. The fire orinatel in an Upper ream .of Mr. Buddcn’s, from a defective stove- pipe. We sincerely sympathise With the suf- a public calamity, as it was noted as the best house for travellers North of Toronto. â€"-Examiu'er. Dis-Asruous Finn IN KINGSTON.- A disastrous tire occurred on Wellington street, about one o’clOck on Thursday morning, by which four frame houses were destroyed, and several families rendered homeless. The fire broke out in the tene- ment occupied by Mr. Joseph Norris, tin- smith, and rapidly spread to the adjoining houses. Mr. C. H. Linter rescued-seven of his yOuug grandchildren (Who were" «villi him on a Christmas visit) in their night clothes, and was forced to rush with them into the bitter cold of the street. There was a great lack of water. The four houses contiguous to Mr. Norris’ dwelling were completely burned down, and the efforts of the firemen were taxed to save the Congregational church at the crrner of Johnson street. Some of the Lawrence river, will come to Boston and take the place of the Niagara for W'ed- nesday, the regular sailing day. PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 30. Tire banks of this city have resolved to suspend specie payments, in consequence of the suspension in New York. BOSTON, Dec. 30. It is by no means certain that the steam- ship Nzagara will be despatched to LiVer- pool wrtti Mason and Stidell on board. the agents of the Niagara here deny that they have instructions to that effect. The Niagara took' coul to-day, to make room for the Persia. soon expected here, and rally or may a not leave for Liverpool before her regular day. BANK S'l‘ATEMENTS. New YORK, Dec.30. Decrease on loans, $1,027,972, do spe. cie, $7.-l‘55,657. do circulation $l59,898, do tit-posits, $426,603. On Saturday owning the Banks did not hold much over $23,000,000 of specie. Many of the Banks are paying Specie as usual. while others are paying small sums to customers. There is little demand how- ever. ‘ Bosros, Dec. 30,3 em . 'l‘lie Agents of the Cunard steamers in this city have given orders to have the stcarriship Niagara in readiness to sail for Liverpool at noon on Tuesday, 31st ins-L, but nothing has as yet been received from Jim-d Lyons in regard to Mason and Sli- dcll gourg out in her. The agents prom. lin expect to receive some orders to that effect ny mail to-niorrow morning. it. furniture of the occupants was saved, but Mr. Linter and Mr. Norris have suffered considerably in the loss of stock and trade effects. Mr. Abernethy, who owned the house in which he lived. suffered in a cor- responding degree.â€"â€"ngston News. The coming session of our Canadian Parliament is liker to be a busy one. an ‘ unusual number of election cases having to be disposed of. A deserter who escaped from the R0. chi-ester jail a few days ago, and came over to Canada, sent, by express, to the Chief of Pclice of that city, his handcufls with a note accompanying them, saying that as he had no further use for them he thought. it better to Send them back. The ship Great Britain from Montreal to London, with a cargo, is reported ashore on An ticosti. The Mayor of Quebec has tendered to» his Excellency the whole of the Police force for a Volunteer corps. It is stated that Col. Rankin has rev signed-his commission in the Yankee Lane v cers and will return to Canada. Just what he ought to do. .._â€". Tears are no signs of a soft heart; wat cr is distilled from rocks. W m. A drunken fellow, clinging to a lamp. LATEST FROM \VASHINGTON. post in front ofa curicert saloon in Broad- Nitw YORK, Dec. 31. i n ’ U The Hon. George Otlilyke, Mayor" elect, l0” 53“! 3 "ago way, was asking all the passeis-by his l'O’Itl to Broudway.,‘ What is be asking ‘he is posted well . , 9 took the usual oath yesterday afternoon. Hum?“ it was administered, by Mayor Wood. (Timcs’ Dispatch.) WASHINGTON, Dec. 30. “MW-__,___: TORONTO MARKETS. THURSDAY,Jnnuary 2, 1862, . Loni Lynns m cnmwgnce “baaâ€"v Flour.-â€"Sup9rfino sold at from $4 35. @$4 40 ; with Secretary Seward, relative to the hum. $4 5543 $4 7,, , Ex,“ $4 90 @$5 6“; time and manner of the release of Mason and filidell. They will not be released for some days, as there is no British ves- scl likely to leave for some time. willprooably go in the which leaves next \Veducsdny Week. was proposed that. they should go out on a British man-Ofâ€"war, but our Government decidec on a less ostentatious mode. _.-â€"â€"â€" New YORK, Dec. 31. (Special to the Times.) The Navy" Department is sending out specifications inviting preposals from ship build. rs throughout the country fov the construction of iron clad stearii batteries. The government is very anxious that this class oi war l'eSSt‘lS should be. imme- diater constructed. It is believed there that Gen. Burn side’s expedition is certainly destined to go up York riVer, and that Gen. Wool will co-operate in the attack upon Yorktown. General Magruder is said to bare tele- graphed the comlition of affairs to Rich moud, and asked permission to dcstroy Yorktown by fire, and to have received a reply directing him to refrain until he is certain that place is to be immediately at- tacked. Strong batteries are placed on each side of York river, and the force is cellâ€"l mated at 30,000 in the vicinity of 'York- tOivn. ‘ WASHINGTON, Dec. 31. Recent reconnoissances from General Smithand McClellan’s divisions, show that the enemy has a strong picket guard be- yond Drainsville, but no troops at that place. Double Extra. s5 3;: rm so 4o. : Full Wheat,â€"-3t'i0 bslils was the extent of tho - supply which sold at the following prices. The prices paid for the best samples were from $1 ' _ They n5 (1) $1 08 per baht, British mail steamer Spring 1' sold at. from $0 88 f0) $ll 90 Wheatâ€"1,300 lishls in market. par hshl. W. ~ Barloy.â€"-sold at from 46 {0; c. t’eas.-270tl bshls wont off at 48(1) 50¢ per bshl. Oatsâ€"at 30 fa) 32c per bshl. tinyâ€"is from $12@ $15 per ton, Straw $8 {(3 $9 per ton. Applesâ€"Common varieties $1 50 as $2 50 per barrel. Eggs,~-â€"-Fresli from wagons 18c fab 900 per. .102. ' l’ututoosâ€"V-arv in price from 45 ((7) 55.0. Butter. -Fresh is in fair supply at from 15¢ (o 17 per lb. Beefâ€"$9 fir) $5 "0 each. :55 fit) each. ’l‘allow, $6 per 100 lb. 'l‘imothv Seedâ€"$2 80 fit) $3 per bushel, Clover Seedâ€"$4 75 per bushel. 10 00 per 100 lb. Calves $4 @ Lambs $2 (1) $3. Sheep $8 _.__._( To Consumpttves. HE Advertiser. having been restored to T health in a few weeks by a very simple rmnedv, after having suffered several years With a severe lung affection, and that dread disease, )onsumptionâ€"is anxious to make known to his fellow-sull’erers the means of cure. To all who desire it. he will seed a copy-of the prescription used tfree of charge), with the directions for preparing and usrug the same, which they will find a sum: (‘unn roe Cossume'riou. As'riimt, Bnoscmris, Joe. The only' object of the advertiser in sending the Prescription is to benefit the afflicted. and spread information which he conceives to be invaluable, and he hopes every snflerer will trv his remedy, as it will cost them nothing, and may prove a blossing. Parties wishing the prescription will please dd a "ms REV. EDWARD A. WILSON, - Williamsburgh, Kings County, New York. u a ‘t ,ferers. The loss of Mrs. Stead’s Hotel is, ‘-'