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a right to present its claims. That which .has the strongest claims can be chosen. This, however, as we befoze stated, is an after consideraticn. The This is a utilitarian ago. Everything that cannot be turned to advantage is thrown aside as useless. Even the ornaâ€" mental gives place to the useful. The question is, when a thing is started, and support is asked for it, how will it pay. How will it pay, that is the grand eon~ sideration. lfit will not pay, however intrinsically good it may be, or noble the ends it purposes to accomplish, or howâ€" ever worthy of' attention and support its claims may be, ten to one the majority of even those who wish to be looked upon and considered by the world as intelligent and liberal minded, will turn a cold shoulder upon it, and let it, from pure inanition as it were, descend to the tomb of the Capulets. But let a thing only once be shown to pay, or to have a fair prospect of paying, and plenty will be found ready and eager to take hold, and expend both money and time and talents in pushing it on and making it successful. This fact has been illus- trated by innumerable examples during the last few years. Enterprises which at first have been dubious .on account of their paying ability, and which by the most strenuous efiorts and strongest ten- acity of purpose, have been enabled only to linger on, have, when in new bands and under better auspices, and the world have been persuaded that they will pay resulted in the most splendid success. So it will be, so long as the present feeling and views influence, animate, prompt and rule men. This principle, however, is not without its benefits. It is a kind of thermometer by which per- sons may, with more or less accuracy, guagc the probabilities of success which may attend their efforts, on the behalf of ‘ any particular object or movement. So with regard to the County business, the question is, “ will it pay” to haveamore central place than Toronto for the County seat of York. It is a question in the present instance, not without peculiar significance. We cannot expect a comâ€" munity to take the trouble or be anxious to disturb the settled sac of things, un- less eorresponding advantages can be shown as likely to be'resultant therefrom. Nor would they be wise in so doing. ~But on the other hand, if it can be de- monstrated beyond the shadow of a doubt, that the greatest benefits will result by changing the settled state of things, the people would surely be deemed lost to the higher motives of action, sunk in apathy, and ‘ unworthy of the name and privileges of freemen, if they were not up and doing what interest and reason alike dictated should be done. So in this County matter, if it can be proved that the people will be highly bencfitted by the change of the County seat, we think, nay we know, that they will be highly culpable if' they do not take the proper steps towards the consummation of this end. The selection of the place is merely a secondary objectâ€"mac that can be decided at a subsequent period. Each place has lwayof04 nada. Vfig EICHMOND HILL TIME TABLE Mai] Train. . . . Through Mixed Express . . . . . . . Expreu. . . . Hi'xed‘ Train Mnil . . . . . . . New Advertisements. What's the Matterâ€"W. H. Myers. Grammar and Common School Examination. Nolice‘-â€"The Lnngstafi' Estate. ‘ Curdâ€"IL H. Hall. Chemist and Druggist. Wanted immodiaioiyâ€" Wm. Harrison. Godev for Julyâ€"Scott's P. Crosbyâ€"Dry Goods. J. Hendersonâ€"Harvest impiemontl. B. Severeâ€"Cheap Boots and Shoes W, C, Adums~DenlisL J. Penroseâ€"Photographs. E. Sandersonâ€"Stumpng Machine for sale. W. H, MyaIsâ€"Whut Next. Wm. Hurrisonâ€"Saddiery. Wm. Atkinsonâ€"Groceries and Provisions. R. H. Haliâ€"â€"Snrsaparilia and Pills. W. S. Pollockâ€"Baker. Geo. Simpsonâ€"Masonic Arms Hote‘. fir We hope our friends will bestir themselves and assist in increasing our circulation. If each one would only get a single new subscriber, and send the two subscriptions it would help us amazâ€" ingly. A paper is much needed, but it cannot be kept up without that liberal countenance and support, which, if pro- perly conducted, it has fairly a right to expect. \Ve will try to give a good, re- liable paper. All we ask is a fair chance. Send on then the names and the cash. The efieet will be magical. RICHMOND HILL, JUNE 23, 1865 Gil): 19m £25m. ” Will it Pay.” MONXNG MOVING nomu. BOU I‘H . 825A.M. ...l‘2 32?.51 ........ 749 “ 44 1’. m 41 (O 55 A. M. Besides their well known “ Canadian Reaper,” they are manufacturing the celebrated Cayuga Chief Combined Reap- er and Mower, constructed chiefly from iron and steel, giving great durability. The running gear is supported by three wheels, afi'ording the advantages of a loose or hinged tongue, and freedom from \Ve had the pleasure of visiting, in company with a friend, a few days since, the extensive Agricultural Implement lWorks of Messrs. Patterson & Bro, at ithe village of Patterson, one-and-aâ€"half ‘milcs west of this place. We were cordi- ally received by Peter Patterson, Esq, acting proprietor, who conducted us through the several departments of the establishment. The shops consist of five commodious buildings; besides which, the Company have a fine office and store-house, outbuildings and dwel- lings to accommodate most of the work- men. About seventy-fivc men are conâ€" stantly employed, and turn out annually from 33“) to 400 Reapers, Mowers and Combined Machines; 1,500 to 2,000, Flows; about 203 Straw Cutters; 150 Cultivators; 150 Horse Hoes, Fanning Mills, Gang Plows, Road Scrapers, Seed Drills, and large quantities of Flow Cast- ings and Steel Mould Boards for the trade. \Ve saw the different implements in process of construction; examined the material and workmanship, and were pleased to notice that great care is taken in the selection of the former, and the execution of the latter. \Vc were assured that no “job work” is allowed in any branch of the business,-from which we conclude that the purchaser may reason- ably expect their implements to be well8 made. l thing which should now engross our at- tention, is the awakening up and arousing of the whole county,so that all parts there- of may be a unit upon the matter. All parts are interested. If, therefore, one part inaugurates Ihe movement, and sets the ball rolling; the other localities should not be behind. Nor will they, if they study their own interests. \Ve cannot see why the people of York should not be willing to be free and independent of a community. which is only anxious to i keep up the present relations, that it may ‘profit and grow rich thereby. In another column this will be more fully shown and lset forth. We say then, people of York, give the matter your attention. Exam- ine well for yourselves. Let not person- al feelings or local jealousies interfere or thwart that which must and will conduee to the growth, wealth and standing of the first County in Canada. \Vhen a movement is started, which promises eventually to be highly profitâ€" able and benefie'al, but which at the outâ€" set requires considerable exertion and self-sacrifice upon the part of someâ€"they pooh, pooh ! and ha, ha! it, endeavoring to inoculate those around them with the distrust, indifference, apathy, and per- haps worse, jealousy, with which they themselves are swollen. Everybody easily recognizes that there are such char- acters in every community. Therefore, in inaugurating any movement, or start- ing any enterprise, strps should be taken to neutralize any little influence their acts and grumbling may exertâ€"for, like the creaking of the ominous raven of old, their creakings may have some effect upon minds more or less driven to super- stitious fears and doubts. If the remedy, however, is applied in timeâ€"the disease can be checked. \Ve mentiod this, be- cause in the agitation which is now going on, with regard to the actual separation of York from the city of l'oronto, there will be some who, instead of entering, heartily into the movement, and giving it their support, will fromjealousy or other motives, keep back from work, although convinced that the best interests and 110â€" nor of the County, would be subserved by the separation. \Ve warn the vvel1 thinking and intelligent against these in- dividuals. Let the cold shoulder be given them ; and let them see that their motives and conduct are as fully appreci- ated as they deserve. It is hard enough to accomplish a desirable object when all interested therein are united, and work together ; it is almost impossible, if di- vision and dissension creep in and weak en the ranks. In another column some easous will be given why it is better: that the separation should take place. In every community there are a class of persons who seem to bear the same re- lations to the more industrious members thereof, that drones do to the bee tribe. They are opposed to doing anything themselves to promote the interests of the locality in which, unfortunately, cir- cumstances have cast their lot ; the only thing they appear to be willing and able to do is to grumble and to try to throw cold water upon the laudable efforts of others. Pattersonvllle Works- Croakers. It is a fact that the expenses of the County At’y and Cl’k of the Peace ofiic es are enormousâ€"and in many instances altogether unnecessary -~ often double the charges that there is any occasion for or any benefit from. See Auditor’s report for 1864. It is a fact the Treasurer, for instance, gets $1,600 for discharging the duties of his officeâ€"not any too much, (hardly enough) for one in his position to live on, in the city, but considerably more than would be sufii- cient in a rural place. So with other officials. It is a fact that these and similar expenses are on the increase, just as the city of Toronto increases in population; and it is likewise as clear a fact that the rate-payers if they wish to keep connected with Toronto, must make up their minds to pay for the honor. It is a fact that men have to leave their business when they are the most needed at home, to remain from four to six weeks in Toronto, to attend on juries. It is likewise a fact, if a central place was the Capital Seat, they could slip home almost every night, to see how side draught, advantages possessed by very few machines of this class, and such we judge as will be appreciated by farm- ers generally. It also has a hinged or flexible cutterâ€"bar of steel, which accom- modates itself to uneaven surfaces, and may be readily raised by the driver to pass obstructions while in motion, by means of a lever at his side. Another feature of this machine, and onegthat is said to be peculiar to it, and to give it its chief advantage as a mower, consists in a graduated lever at the side of the drivers seat, by which he can readily depress or elevate the guards and knives to accommodate it to the work of cutting ‘lodged grass, or passing ovei unseen sur- l faces. . It is a fact that the jail expense for two quarters was $3,289 22, when it is likewise a fact that it might be much less. It is a fact that a chief constable gets $400 a. year, and will continue to get it, when the services he performs are of no manner of use. See Auditor’s re- port of 1865. The County Council can help itself. It is a fact that $500 or $600 a year more is paid for fuel for the Court House in Toronto, than would be required in a more rural place. They also make the Cayuga Chief Junior Mowerâ€"a smaller and cheaper machine than the “ Chief,” and posses- ing all the advantages of the larger ma- chine for mowing. Facts, facts! I want facts! says one of Dicken’s characters. Facts are stubborn things. Facts cannot be con- troverted like more arguments, or set aside like mere :statements. Facts tell, and we want the people of York to pen- der a few facts. It is a fact that the jury expenses of York and Peel were, last year, nearly $10,000, the most of which willhereufter fall on York, Peel being separated therefrom. It’s a fact that this enormous expense, of nearly $10,000, to jurors, is mostly on account of cases exclusively belonging to the city7 and the CountyCouncil cannot help itself. Sec Auditors’ report for 1864. \Ve were gratified to notice the thrift manifested in every department of their works, and to learn that, notwithstanding the general depression of business through- out the country, they are turning out rather more implements this season than usual, and finding rapid sale for the same. We were shown also the justly cele- brated Ball’s Ohio Combined Reaper and Mower, of which they are manufacâ€" turing largely. This machine has acâ€" quired an unrivalled reputation as a combined Machine, as it is known to pos- sess all the qualities of an excellent reapâ€" er as well as mower. Its main advantaâ€" ges consisting in separate attachments for reaping and mowing, by which it may be readily shifted from a. reaper to a mower, and vice versa. In mowing, a steel fingeiubar is used, which is flexible and may be raised to pass obstructions, and gives a cut of four feet and four inches. For reaping, this finger-bar is removed, and one of wood substituted, giving a cut of six feet, in which case, a sickle is employed, similar to that used in the “ Canadian Reaper,” altogether it is a most complete affair, and destined to become a standard article. Altogether, we are satisfied that for variety and excellence of models, and perfection of workmanship and materials, our neighboring farmers need not go be- yond this establishment to supply them- selves. In passing through the shops we could but notice, not only the apparent diliâ€" gence, but also. the intelligence of the men, most of Whom have been employed for along time by the Company, and have become citizens of good standing among us. Facts. 0:}:- We are requested to draw particular attention to the School Examination ad- vertisement in another column. Miss Oates’ department will be examined on Wednes- day; the Grammar School department, on Thursday, and Mr. Porter’s department on Friday. Let there be a good turn out. There are signs of reviving prosperity, and may we not hope that prosperity will be reared on a surer basis? Adversity has its advantages. It teaches prudence and wisdom. Our people have been long taught in its school. Lessons of pru- dence and economy have been learned.â€" They will be remembered by the rising generations, and used in moulding the future destinies of the country. \Ve have reason to hope that the country Will rise from this momentary depression and go on with all the vigor and aspir- ations of youth “conquering and to con- quenâ€"Comnunicatcd. This was a natural consequence of high blown prosperty with its costly luxuries, extravagant fashions and mad speculations. Periodical depressions are as inevitable as the trade Winds. They come in the hour of prosperityâ€"no one knows how or why. We suddenly hear of business failures, and soon the note of alarm is sounded. The evil spreads con- tagious and the country rings with the . words “hard times.” Prosperity makes ;people sanguine and success intoxicates the mind. “A hasty credit anda dis- tant bill,” was the merchant’s motto.â€" “Any time will do to pay,” said the tradesmen. There are men always ready ‘ to play on men’s confidence. Specula- tions have their rise and must have their i fall. That fall afl'ccts'the foundation ofl business, and chrash follows chi-ash. No I doubt the “hard times” were enhanced by the American war on our borders and the midge warfare in our midst. The! one destroyed trade and impeded public improvement, the other discomfited the J efforts of the agriculturist. , things were getting on. It is n fact that this is a. very important consideration. It is a fact that people from the country often, from their 'want of experience and knowledge of the world, fall into habits and courses that prove both the ruin of body and property. It is a fact, in a more rural place, there is not the same danger. It. is a fact that the County Council would not sit so long and cost some seven or eight hundred dollars for every session. 0n the contrary, it is a fact, that a much less period of time would do, and the expenses need not amount to over one-third as much at farthest. Sm :â€"â€"The country has encountered a crisis before unequalled in its history.â€" “ Hard Times” has become a by-word in the mouth of the Merchant, Mechanic and Farmer. A general depression hovered over the country and shut out the sunshine of former rosperity.- Trade has languished, agrghlturc failed and a general gloom and depression settl- ed over us. The prosperous business man has found himself plunged in pc- cuniary embarrassmentâ€"the thrifty farâ€" mer has found himself compelled to wrestle with adversity. The gay wives and blooming daughters have had to re- linquish favorite pursuits, darling pro- jects and become economical. Papa could no longer aflord to buy silk dresses and indulge the fancies of his girls. The extravaganTVvif‘eEs‘lTecom’e themfui housekeeper, and the costly girls, great economists. Pedlers, agents and others of the race, in places where they once received a rousing welcome, have had to go no further than the door to be told by the little boy, who had learned the word from papa, “hard times.” Cheats, ‘ humbugs and all other nostrums receive ‘ a. glorious check. The mists of fanciful notions, wafted on the mind by the gentle breeze of prosperity, have sunk to the level of cool reality. It is a fact, that our County Buildings and property could” be sold for a much larger sum than would be necessary to erect buildings in a rural place. It is a fact, however, that most of the sum thus realized could be put out at interest, to decrease general taxation, as almost any place selected for the county seat would be willing to subscribe nearly enough to erect the buildingsâ€"just for the sake of being so selected. It is a fact that the people are anxious for a. change of things, and it is a. fact (we trust) that those Councillors who do not do their duty in the matter, will, at the next election, he reduced to the rank of “full privates,” and allowed to rusticate at home, ponderâ€" ing their own stupidity and the uncerâ€" tainty of sublunary affairs. These facts ponderâ€"ratepayersâ€"some more facts will be given when these facts now given are properly digested. Your taxes are nearly double what they ought to be, or there is any occasion for them being. Think of that. The Hard Times. I SIR :â€"â€"Would you make room for a ifcw words from me, as I want, to follow ithe example of your lady correspondzmt i“ Amanda.” We again call the attention of the public to the Meeting on Tuesday evening next, at Van Nostrand’s Hall. We hope there will be a good turn out. Matters of importance will be brought up, and as they interest all -â€"-all should take an interest in them.â€" Bring your friends along. Nothing like sifting matters in a free and intelligent com- munity. Time, seven, sharp. Mrs. J. G. Beard, of Toronto, has been creating a great sensation at the Concert for the Trinity Organ, Mont-real. I have been told that one of our lead- ing merchants intends to get up, with the aSsistance of a few other gentlemen, monthly Reâ€"unions. I know if they take it in hand we shall have something good. As I may be intruding too much I will close this by promising to write again soon, if this is accepted. JEMIMA. Richmond Hill, June 22,1865. I also have got many things which I wish to lay before the ladies of Richmond Hill that I think they should take an in- terest in. Here it is the 23rd of June, and we have not had a Pic-Nic. No one seems to take any delight or make any exertions to get up some amusement. I think if the ladies would only club to- gether We might have a good time, in‘ stead of stopping in the house all the time, like so many married folks. The following} affidavit has been placed in our hands for publication, which we readily comply with, in consequence of rumors prejudicial to the character of a highly respectable gentleman of this vil- lage being freely circulated here, as well, as in the adjoining Townships. in a former number we published the verdict of the Jury, Which need not he repeated, but have since learned that the jury considered it unnecessary to receive any further evidence after hearing that of the relations of the deceasedâ€"~and the Post-Mortem examination was made at the urgent request of’ the party here, who pledged the relatives before leaving, that it should be done. The great subject talked about in my circle is the course pursued by the County Council on the County Town question. Will it be to our benefit to have the County business attended to in some central place ? I have been called, on several occasions, to go to Toronto on business in connection with the County, and do not hesitate to say that it would be an immense saving to the ratepayers. In the first place, when called upon to at- tend the County Court or Assizes as J uryincn, our business would not occupy half the time; if our County Town was out of Toronto, we would not have half 'the’number of mag-n casem‘sif’u‘pon.‘ Farmers, within a radius of eight or ten miles, could go home and see that their own busineSS'Was attended to properly and return next morning. Let us have our County Town located, as near as pos- siblc, in the centre of wealth andpopula- (ion; where the County officers may re- side amongst us. We would be cour- tcously treated then, and derive some benefit from their residence among us.â€" Our County expenses could then be greatly reduced, and of course our tax- ation in proportion. Let us build up a market for our produce at home, and , not waste our hard earnings in Toronto. More anon. Vanghan, June 17, 1 855. CANADA, COUMY or WELLAND, T0 WIT: Personally came before me, John Kerr, Esq., one of our Majesty’s Justices of the Peace, in and for the County of Welland, Francis Clarke Mewburn, M. D., of the vilâ€" lage 0f Drummondville, in the County afore- said, who, makngr oath and saith, that on the afternoon of the ninth day of June, in the year of our Lord eighteen hundred and sixty~five, he made a postmortem examina- tion on the body of the late Jane Browrigg; that he found no signs whatever of preg- nancy, and that from the appearance of the parts he is firmly convinced the said Jane Browrigz was not and never had been preg- nant. The uterus was in such a condition as is found in pure virgins. meors CLARKE MEWBURN, M. D. Sworn before me at Stamford, in the County of Welland, this ninth day of June, A. D., 1865. To the Editor of the York Harald. Sm :â€"I do not intend to write a long letter as this is our bu sy season7 and hope you will excuse me for addressing you at this time. I observe by the IIemld that you are moving in the right direction. The Late Jane Browrigg. To the Editor of the York Herald The County Town- @urrifipunhmre. Public Meeting, That Pic Nlc. JOHN KERR, J. P. FARMER. The jury retired about 1 o’clock, and after an absence of over three hours, returned with a verdict for the plaintiff for $76 87â€"- thus finding that the defendant’s position as to the note was correct. Mr. R. A. Harrison for plaintiff; Mr. Thomas Moss for defendant. The Court opened yesterday morning at 10 o’clock, before the Hon. b‘. B.Harrison. ALDWELL VS. PANWELL. This was an action brought by Mr. Ald- well, the brewer of this city, against the defendant, 9. hotel‘keeper of Cobourg, and was for the recovery of $104, the amount of a promissary note. There was also a. claim on an open account for beer, (Sr/c. furnished to the defendant. The defence was, that at the time the note was signed, the defendant stood indebted to the plaintiff only in the sum of something over $20, and that the note beyond that sum was given as an acâ€" commodation; that the ale furnished was sent without the order ofthe defendant; in fact, against my request; and that such be- ing the fact, the defendant had refused to accept it on its arrival at the Cobourg sta- tion. Mr. Emperor, in the employ of the, defendant'testified to all these facts, while l the plaintiff’s case was fully proved by Mr. Farrell, his manager. Mr. R. A. Harrison for plaintifl‘; Mr. O'Connor for defendant. This was an action brought by the plain tiff, a (hy goods salesman of this city, against Mr. Thomas McCormuck, merchant, King Street, and was for the recovery of $390 made up in the following manner: Wages $240; damnang sustained by dismissal be- fore the term of hiring had expired, $150. The defendant pleaded a set-off to a large amount, of which, however, the plain- tiff was only willing to allow $154 43. The defendant also contended that there was no hiring for a year as claimed, the hiring be- in; only by the month, and that $30 was sufficient to satisfy the plaintiff’s claim. The jury gave a verdict for a part of the plaintifl"s claims, namely $234 57. (Communicated.) AURORA, June 14, 1865. Andrew Barr was brought before 13. Pearson and C. Doan, Esq’s. charged by the Inspector of Licenses with having, on the 3rd day of May, sold intoxicating liquors, without; having a. License so to do.: 4.'I‘lhe Reeve and Ftwo other gentleâ€" men Were examined on behalf of the pro- secution, who testified to the fact of hav- ing drunk Liquor there on that day, and of seeing it sold there. Defendant fined $15., and costs. Mr. J. D. Boulton for plainlii’f; Mr. Mc- Michael for defendant. Magistrates’ Court at Aurora. _ June 21. The Court opened yesterday morning at 10 o’clock, before the Hon. 8- B. Harrison, BOULTON VS. THE CURPORATION 0F YORK AND PEEL. This was an action brought by the Horn. H. J. Boulton against the defendants for the recovery of $167 64 paid by the plaintiff to the Counties Treasurer in order to redeem thirty-four acres of land sold 0t? the central part oflot No. 93, first concession of Whit- church, for taxes. The money was paid under protest. The plaintitf claimed that there was never a sulficient description ofthe property given in order to bring the matter under his notice- The warrraut produced by the Sherif for the sale, contained, how- ever, a complete description of the land; The Judge ruled that the action should have been brought against the Treasurer, it' any one, and certainly not against the cor- poration, and the pluintitf was non-suited. The Inspector also preferred another charge against Ban: for selling on Sun- day, the 28th ult. Defendant fined $20 and costs. A separate charge was also brought against Q. E. P. \Villiams, for having sold without having a License so to do intoxicating liquors, on the 25th ult., and also on Sunday, the 28th ult. Defen- dant acknowledged having done so, and was fined $10, and cost, on the lst charge, and $12, and cost, on the 2nd charge (From the Daily Leader.) The Court Opened yesterday morning at 10 o’clock, the Hon. S. B. Harrison presid- ing, John Duel, 13501., J. P. associate. THE QUEEN vs. BRIDGET ANDERSON. In this case the prisoner was charged with having on the 26th of April last, at the township of York, feloniously stolen five pieces ot'pottery from one William Lee. The jury had very little difficulty in render- ing a verdict of not guilty. Mr. R. A. Harrison, defended. MARKS vs. MATHESON. This was an action brought by the plain- tiff against the defendant, 3 clothier of the city, and was for the recovery of the- sum of $176 for 14 months wages as the salesman of the defendant, and 13 dollars for two yards of cloth. The wages were set at $12 per month. ' The defence was that the plaintifl‘ was never hired as a salesman but merely to do general work about, the shop and run errands, &u., and that from his in- competency he was not worth more than $4 or $5 per month and board, instead of $12 per month and board as claimed. There was a set off pleaded which amounted twelmxomllgomuhele,emoentgfi this, however, wds not roved. The jury gave a verdict for the p aintitf with dama- ges $138. Mr. R. A. Harrison for plaintiff, Mr. Duggan, Q. C., for defendant. The Inspector also brought a charge against Samuel E. Home, who was fined $10, and costs, for having on the 24th nit, sold intoxicating liquors without having a. License so to do. The Inspector also broght a charge aga'nst Henry Graham, who was fined $510, and costs, for having sold intoxicaâ€" ting liquors, 0n the 24th ult., without having a Licenso so to do. County Court and Court of Quarter Sessions, BEATTY VS. M’CORMACK. June 22. In Georgia matters are no better. Thg white population are starving, and the no. groes are leading a sort of predatory exis- tence. Bread riots have Occurred in the country. An eye witness writes from the. centre of the State: “In various parts oi" the country the people, hard pressed, with hunger, and starvation staring them in the; face, have risen in, armed mobs, consistin of discharged soldiers, citizen woman, chjl ‘ ten and negroes.” The militia. have been called out to suppress the riots, “It would not be safe for a Northern union man to remain in any place in the South after the withdrawal of the Federal troops unless the negroes are used for gag» rison duty.” The Southern States appear to be in a very bad condition. The people are dis~ afectednnd starving. In North Carolina property has become next to valueless, and labor is turned upside down. Plantations which some years ago were valued'at $150 per acre, are held at 352,50 to $5 per acre. The disbanded armies are roving about, adding to the general distress and insecurity. Great numbers of the disbanded Confedexa ate soldiers, it is said, are looking forward: to arenewul of the struggle for indepem dance, and are opposed to any return to the old Union. To show how strong thi& feeling is, a. Northern correspondent write; as follows : Those who mingle much with the intelli- gent portion ol‘the community often hear comparisons made between the condition of the Church Society of Huron and that of Toronto greatly to the prejudice of the latter. lumors, too, of a most damaging charac- ter to those whom we have delighted to hon- or are rife here,nndareinereasing. Itrust thereforeâ€"and I but speak the sentiments of many warm friends of Mr. Cameronâ€"- that he will throw no ohsticle in the way of our being relieved from the odium of having for Grand Miisler one who, however unjustlyy lies under the imputation of hav- ing perpetrated systematic frauds upon that Christianity which he has sworn to defend. Mr. Cameron‘s good sense will Show him the proprier of demendinoIr such investigation as the only way in which his innocence can be made clear. This is a step which must sooner or later be taken; and 1 am satisfied that all who have not. participated in the fruits of its mis~ managementâ€"all who do not fear the light, and who have not been intimidated by the great power which the handling of so large a fund has given the managers will favor this investigation. This was what is termed an iuterpléjder issue, but is one of rather rare occurrence. A person named Smith, some short time ago a resident of Toronto, was indebted to several parties, and amongst others to Mr”. Abraham MidOrley and Mr. James Brown,jr._ the present p-leintitf and defendant ;‘ and fearing that his creditors were about to press him sought an interview with the defendant and explained to him the state of his affairs, upon which a note was drawn up for $200 on the 5th of January, 1865, ‘dtited in Octo- ber and proceedings commenced the day following by a writ of summons being issued and served. Appearance was entered and declaration filed on the 71h, and judgment signed and execution issued on the 16th January. The mode of obtaining the judg- ment being somewhat contrary to what is usually observed had the et'Teet of arousing the suspicions of Mr. Midgley, and be up plied to the court and obtained an order to test the validity of such judgment andtexe- eution. A great part of yesterday was therefore occupied in trying the issue di-- rectcd by that order. It should be stated that the plaintiff is also an execution credi- tor, having obtained his execution some ten daysat'ter the defendant. The defend- ant’s counsel took some. objections to. the plaiiitilf’s case on the law, which the result however rendered unnecessary, as the jury. gave a. verdict for the defendant. " ' V Mr. R. A. Harrison for plaintiff; Mr. Moss for dufandant. Mr. ioulton’s antecedents are not such ‘as to give force to unsupported statements, and in this respect, all other things being equal, almost any one would have had the advantages of him, and the people here are surprised and disappointed that Mr. Cam- eron, who is, by the way a great proficient. in wordy warfare, has not silenced and a. nihiluted Mr. Boulton. To tell us that this gentleman “finds it more convenient to pay his debts in slander than in- current money of'the realm ,” that he (Mr. C.) has befriend- ed him ever so many times, and a hundred other things damaging to the character of the accuser, is no argument; it does not meet one of the facts. If Mr. C. should prove that M r. B. “never speaks the truth without a fraudulent design” that would not affect the statements; for the design of the speaker of mu h can in no way atl’ect the truth spoken. Those who know the accus- or have nlready anticipated all the objections to his credibility and yet are not satisfied. I think, sir, that the best, and only way to satisfy myself and others of Mr. Cameron‘s friends and the world, 'willhe to ap oint a committee gfihgnestgnddiwsiyterested) men, competent to the workâ€"men Tvlifiihm known to be beyond the influence of Mr. Cameron, his committee, allthe officers of the Society, and of the bishop; that said committee be paid liberally for their servi- ces, and their duties should be to investi- gate all the transactions of the Society from the beginning, in the most thorough mam ner, and to make a hull, true and impartial report, for publication, upon the financial condition of the Church Society of the die- cese of Toronto, in all its branches,showing how and by what authority all the moneys have been disposed of, and also whether in its transactions the Society has adhered to the rules and regulations made for its gova eminent, appointment of committees, elec- tion of otlicers, Ste. Don’t- forget the Meeting on Tues- day night at 7 o’clock, sharp. The Church Society’s Fund. Sm AND BR01HER,â€"â€"Our brethern have, as well as the Protestant community in general, especially all lhose who compre- hend the great indebtedness of pure Chris- tianity and Civilization to the United Church of England and lrelund, have been greatly shocked at reading Mr. lloulton’s smzement of the mismanarement of the Church So- ciety’s funds. To the Orangemen, who as a body, entertain a filial venerution for the Church, it is peeularly vexatious and humil- iating that. the injury should have been in- flicted by her own sons, and that the princiâ€" pal person charged'witl} the offence is their Most VVoi‘shipful Grand Master of British America. At first, it. was confidently hoped that the charge Would have been met, not withn mere denial and recrimination, but with arguement and facts. Thornhill7 June 4, 1865. Yours faithfully, State of tue South. To the Edilo'~ or [he Patriot HIDGLEY VS. BROWN. AN ORANGEMAN.