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Northern Railway of Canada. RICHMOND HILL TIME TABLE Express...... Mail.....A... Noxiceâ€"John Morllay Public Mreling.â€"â€".‘no l‘losteuer. M.D. Deacon’s F..me Mudiclms.â€" G. A. Barnard Thu! Fvime Mess l’urkâ€"Wm. Atkinson Cardâ€"Charles Suddnby. . Common Schuol l‘ezmhers Examination. Noticeâ€"The Estate of the law Geo. Dove. Cheap and Good Vinegarâ€"W S Pollock. Good Machine Oilsâ€"W. S. Poank. Godes' for Seplomhm-â€"At Scott’s Cardâ€"W. G Caetefl Clearing sale of Dry Goods, &c.â€"R. Flood. Store and “Welling l0 Letâ€"G. A. Barnard, Harvest Toolsâ€"JV. S. l’olluck Airolighl and Frost-proof Doorâ€"JV. Mncey 'l‘waed Coats and Pantsâ€"W. S. Pollock Cheap Photographsâ€"«A. M. [loud Joshua Reedâ€"Dry Goods, Groceries, &c. Abraham E_\er-â€"Lumbermg. Notice â€"â€"-The Langstafl' Estate. Cardâ€"ll. H. Hall, Chemist and Druggist. P. Crosbyâ€"Dr» Goods. J. Hendersonâ€"Harvest ixnpleans. R. Saversâ€"Cheap Boots and Shoes. W. C..Adumsâ€" Dentist. J. Penroseâ€"Photographs. Mail Train. . . . Through MiXed Express. . . . . . . VSKhdéfsofiâ€"Shhfiinz Machine for sale. Wm. llarrisonâ€"Saddlm-y. Wm. Aakinson ~Gruceries and Provisions. \‘V. S. Padlockâ€"Baker. Geo. Simpsonâ€"Masonic Arms Hotel. The York Herald, $1,00 a year, The American doctrine of “ avallabil- ity” seems to have obtained a sure hold in Canadian politics. It is not, now-a- days the most able men who obtain the highest positions. A new order of things has arisen, which delights to re- verse the ' cause of nature, and bestow the government of countries upon indi- viduals, tvho, as it turns out, have wisely persisted hitherto, in being incapable of’ controlling an insignificant political clique Greatness has too many enemies to have its just claims recognised : powernt for the good of the state, fear and envy make it formidable to individuals 3 While in- significance, harmless and useless, makes hosts of friends, and rides into place and power on the shoulders of its own de- merits. Hence, in our new system of forming governments, coalitions especi- ally, groat powers and qualities are ra- ther inconvenient, but a moderately con- temptible insignificance, quite the thing for the occasion. The exigencies of political eonâ€" tests, have often caused this principle of exge lieney to be resorted to, but the ine- vitable‘ consequences have ever condom, ned a policy so Weak and reercant. For after all, varnish it as you will, what is this resort to “ availability” by political, parties, but a pitiful attempt to evade the verdict of public opinion, by shield- ing themselves under the leadership of a man who misrepresents their principles ? And when two opposite parties, scarce cool from the heat of mutqu denuncia- tion, coalesce under a nominal leader, to whom neither alone would own an hours submission, and who, possessing the con- fidence of neither, become the tool or" both, unanimity is out of the question, strength other than the more force of numbers. impossible, and the utter ubne gation of principle, and evident under- current of corruption, shameless and in- defensible. It is humiliating to consider how many ofour own governmental combina- tions this same baneful tendency has dic- tated. But a year ago it gave us the present coalitio l with E. P. Tache as a figure-head Premier ; and again it has placd in under additional obligitions by a‘new feat of political patchwork, which secures us the latest type of a most conâ€" vemene, inoffensive, and ornamental poli- tician in the *person of Sir Narcisse Bel- }aau! Verily, it is high time lo an aside RICHMOND HILL, AUG. 25, 1865 Figure-Head Administrations. An ‘All‘o‘path and a Homocpath, agree- ing to treat a. patient on Botanic princiâ€" ples for the sake of retaining his patron- age, could occupy no more anomalous position; nor could the fate of the paâ€" tient be worse 1n the hands of the doctors, than that ‘of the country in the hands'of such politicians. Inexcusable blundcring, corrupt and reckless Inaladministration, irreparable damage to important interests, an utter disregard of moderate measures, and constitutional restrictions, and :1 debauchâ€" ed, callous public sentiment, have stained the records of the last four years of American political history. And where did this originate? Where, but in the same pernicious principle of expediency or “ auailability,” which so often put the wrong man in the right place, and in its search for pliant and unscrupulous party tools, set aside the claims of great talent and unspotted integrity. (lbs 19qu Math. New Advertisements. '1' I l T ! '. :-w. s. Pollock SUBSCRIBE FOR MOVING NORTH. MOVING So“ I H . 755A.M 855) “ 5 ()1 P. M‘ Whether we shall permanently adopt a principle, which strikes at the root of the little political honesty we have left by sane tioning a union of parties whenever a pretext is offered to share the spoils that neither can monopolize ; which allows coalition to take place whenever a leader can be found Whose mediocrity oflcx's shelter, and Whose complicity preâ€" vents disturbance ; and which permits the compact to be perpetuated, while ezier a figure-head premier can be drawn from obscurity, to give a color of respectability by the barrenness of his public record. It will be well for our future if such questioning should elicit a decided nega- tive; and it becomes all true men, whether reform or conservative, to unite against the progress of a principle so dangerous. Nothing less than combined opposition can be effective, for such an arrangement, as we have condemned, will always find favor with a large class of politicians. It is most convenient and agreeable. It involves no public or apparent recantation, and yet secures re- wards often bought With open treacheryâ€"- in fine, it deludes the crowd with a spectacle of sham martyrdom, popular izes, strengthens, and enriches the clever performers, and using the policy of masâ€" terly inactivitv, either trifles with the gravest interests, or secure and bold, makes no scruple of their ruin. It is useless to quarrel with the irreâ€" mediable past. The coalition was the creature of an extraordinary crisis, and seemed the only escape from the difficul- ties of our position. Now, as its conse- quences become more evident, we perâ€" cieve the serious error of consenting to its formation. For that error both par‘ ties are equally responsible. It has laâ€" bored earnestly, and not without progress, but it begins to degenerate. Success in the greater objects of its existence is clearly beyond its reach, and for the minor one it ofi‘ers but promise and post- ponement. Its external life is one of peace, but festering sores of bitterness rankle in its heart, and the demon of contention is not dead, but sleepcthâ€"â€" bound in chains of gold. There is no- thing definite or straightforward in its pelicy, except its candid neglect 01“ popu- lar measures. Tlmi‘fi; is no longer any necessity for its existence, nor value in its life or example, and the public :good demands its dissolution. While it lives, the liberal party is paralyzed, and de- graded. To the struggles and triumphs of that party we owe nearly everything valuable in our constitution. No proâ€" ject, however vast and promising, is worth a tithe of its existence. Nor since the crisis is past does any of these political schemes on tapis, require its suicide. meg to the press of local matter last week, we were obliged to omit our usual summary of Parliamentary proâ€" ceedings. Beyond the discussion of the Governor’s speech, and the passvge of the address, nothing of any special im- portance transpired. The Ministerial declaration of policy, l and the subsequent explanations with I respect to the progress of the delegates , in England, elicited severe denunciation ‘ from the opposition in the persons of Messrs. IIolton, 'Dorior, and J. S. Me- donald, which was, however, so ably met, , that it fell comparatively powerless. The l absence of any definite allusion to Reei- ‘ procity, or the improvement of the canal ‘ system; the unsatisfactory state of the question of fortification; the project to buy out the whole North \Vest and East Territory, and the apparently slow pro- gress of Confederation, each in its turn offered points of attack. As usual, not a little personal abuse followed, tending to widen the unsightly breach between Mr. Brown and a few of his former friends and allies. But the government is too strong to fear anything from an opposition so factions and unreasonable ; and the liberal party too deeply commits ted to the existence and policy of the :eoalition t0 falter much in its support. Reason, there is doubtless, for much complaint. Less reason has overturned better administrations. There is now the evident reluctance to embarrass government, even on the part of those who do not cordially support it. The lmagnitude of the questions entrusted to lit for settlement, and the oonvietion that , the occasion demands its existence, cover ‘a multitude of sins. Few indeed, how- ever disappointed, are willing to see the jinterests of state again shuttlecoekcd : from party to party, or the Whole duty of llegislation reduced to a scramble for ofliee. Among the various bills brought be- fore the house, perhaps the most impor- tant have been the bill for fixing the I rate of interest, and Mr. Dorion’s, to sol change the present election law, that all] elections shall take place simultaneously, and occupy but one day. The former,l which 1m km “‘°".yl Score of times Parliamentary. before the house, provoked a long discus- sionJ in which very little addltional light was thrown on the question. Upon a. division, it committee. Mr. Dorion’s bill, which formerly re- ceived the support of a majority of the reform party, and which is really a very desirable measure, was opposed by Mr. Brown, on the plea that it was inexpe- dient to make changes of such a nature while confederation as pending, lest the ii erk should have to be undone again. We can see no force in the objection The contemplated change could not pes- sibly affect anything embodied in the Quebec scheme ; and the attempt to hinâ€" der it looks very like an effort to retain the present defective law as :1 lever in the hands of the government with which to govern elections. Mr. Brown received a merciless seourging for his inconsis- tency, not without having deserved it, and though he paid back liberally, and made the most of a false and anomalous position, it took a strong appeal to the loyalty of his liberal supporters, to en- sure their votes aguinst the measure, which was finally defeated. From the various papers brought down it seems the government acknowâ€" ledges a deficit of over half-n-million. The opposition magnify it into two milâ€" lions. The truth is probably between the extremes. Deficits have become chronic, in Canadian Finances, and the year that has not to record them will be regarded as the opening of a political millenium. The accounts rendered of the expenditure on the vote of credit given last session, gave occasion to the usual charges of unauthorized extrava- gance, which were met with the usual indignant denialâ€"so the Play goes, and so our debt accumulates, the people pay and the politicians squander, and every body is perfectly honest, and every tranâ€" saction above suspicion. Bah! ’Tis the old storyâ€"patriots robbing the pockets of the country they are ready to die for. The public accounts, which were laid before the house in the beginning of' the week> foot up to a total of 553,688,000. What wonder there is a deficit. Every item is admirably calculated tojbrfing it; about. ‘ The Coalition was not formed to economist)? but to effect confederation What if it- is the most expensive govern- ment we have ever been blSSSCd With? It isnot every country has the honor 0f keeping a whole elephant, The report of Mr, Sandferd Fleming on the Intereelenial I‘lailwayy lets in a new light on the subject. After describ- inf'Dr the various practicle routes, of which it appears there are three, each ever miles in length, he estimates the total outlay at $21,000,000, or nearly $46,- 000 per mile ! This is truly refreshing, certainly. Especially when it is rememâ€" bered that hitherto, the extreme cost has been set down at $12,000,000. Add to this $5,000,000 for the purâ€" chase of‘ the North \Vest; $5,000,000 for opening it up; $10,000,000 for forâ€" tifications, and $12,000,000 for Canal improveinentswtotal, :1 more bagutelle of $53,000,000, involved in the carrying out of the government. policy, and this too, with a debt of over sixty millions already. Of course we know, who does not? that the constitutional revoluâ€" tion new in progress, and the completion of the various public works connected with it, is to lay the foundation of a brilliant- future, plant the germs of na- tional greatness, &c., &e. Ofeourse we know this, but we know also that such mad, reckless expenditure, is a century ahead of our position and resources, and is destined to pauperise and Olllbll‘l‘dss us for generations to come. Verily, our future may be brilliant, but this is dis- counting it with a vengunce. A motion tosuspend the powers of the Quebec Corporation, on the plea of inâ€" capacity and extravagance, received conâ€" siderable attention. A state of affairs evidently exists, which demands a sharp and prompt remedy, and points to an alarming rottenness in our municipal system. Asthere is, however, a meaâ€" sure before the House, :lfleetiiig muni- cipalhuv,1twus not deemed expedient to make a special case of the Quebec grievances. Mr. \Vright‘s “Dog Bill” provoked two hours “ barking” in the Lower House. Witticism was the order of the evening, anal though the measure is prac- tical and necessary, it_ would persist in assuming a rediculous aspect. M. C. Cameron’s clever hit. will close our record. He said. “ That the bill ought to com- mend itself to the Gov rmuent, because it would encourage the growih of W00', :1. great {.upply of wlich they would have to pull oxer the eyes of Her Majesty’s subjects." Yesterday Was principally occupied in attempting in both houses} to get in~ formation from the Government on their Canal policy. In the lower House it. failed, Mr. McDonald’s non«committal reply dealing merely in generalities. Mr. McPherson, in the Upper House, by an able speech in favor of the Georgian Bay Canal, succeeded in obtaining a pro- mise from the Government that a Survey should be undertaken. was finally referred to the Removal of the County Town PUBLIC MEETING. We wish respectfully to press upon the attention of our readers the Publlc Meeting, to be held in Van Nostrand's Hall, on Wednesday evening next, 30th inst., to receive the report of the commitâ€" tee appointed at the last public meeting. The object- of this committee, it will be remembered, was to take into consid- eration the means most expedient for having the County Town removed from Toronto to a more central position. Two months of deliberation, have doubtless A large and influential meeting is to be ’loolred for. Let there he a spii'it of hearty Ichaperat‘ion with the committee, and our l final success is but a. matter of time. enabled them to come to sound and valu- able conclusions, and to propose plans calculated to specially secure the result desired. ' The information furnished at the last meeting, meagre as it was, secured .an almost universal conviction, in the minds of those present; that the change con- templated would be, socially, and finan» cially, for our advantage ; but on account of the confusion prevailing on the ac- counts of the United Counties, it was not so clear, definite, and reliable as could be desired. If it is at. all possible to obtain suchl information, we want to know just how‘ much the total expenditure of the County of York is, under the present arrange ment; how such expenditure compares with that of other counties similizu' in weal‘h, business and population ; in what departments our outlay exceeds, or falls short of theirs, with the causes thereof, and hence the probable loss traceable to our connection with the city. \Ve should know also the cost consequent on our separationâ€"that is, the amount required for county buildings, salaries of efiiciuls, and various contingencies ; and also how much we can realize from the county property located in the city. These facts once before us, we shoulé be able to strike an intelligible balance sheet. This dollar and cont argument is our strongest one, and the vague impres- sion that our purse su’ferslleavily, is the ground of our principal grievance. Leaving the financial argument out of' the question, the mere plea of increased convenience, and the desifibilv 3f hiv- ing our public monies spent amongst us is suflicient ground for agitating a re- moval. As it is, our time is taxed to do the business of' others, and that too un- der the most expensive circumstances. As'i'flmi‘qht be, our own affairs would consume less time, and Vicinity to home would permit of attention to presonfll matters during the intervals of public occupation. As his, our revenue goes to build up the city, without thing appreciable to our own wealth or importance. As it should be, it would go to create in our midst a great centre and fountain head of business, commer- cial, literary and judicial, from which quielzening, elevating and refining cur- rents would flow through the Whole strat~ um of society. Let us but have the County Town located iv] the County, and even though we do not in the present: make a cent by the transac~ tion, the ultimate result will pay handsome- ly in a currency no less valuable than (10?. lnrs and dimes. The dull pulses of trade will quicken, capital flnw in to cultivate multiplying opportunitlee, various flagging enterprises receive new life from a more generous patronage, and a general hue of prosperity take the place of the present die- away aspect of tl:ings.. This is not mere speculation, nor yet r'aupsndy, 01' vague generalization. It- is theplain, natural, and therefore inevitable consequence of the influence necessarily ex- ercised by the emporium of nearly 70,000 paople. With respect to the financial and execu- tive aspect of the case. on which the seem- in; of these great advantages principally depends, we hope the committee will be able to bring out the facts alluded to, and from a complete mastery of the subject, in ail its phases, to point out just those meav sures which the occasion demands. The duties of our position demand this, and the exigenoe of the case need it. While the matter has been in their hands, action elsewhere has been impossible, and the whole community anxious, yet dumb and powerless, has been patiently waiting for a report. It is almost needless to say, that unless this report, abandoning conjecture, presents facts and figures, clear, succintand reliable, oovering the whole ground, and otl‘ering a sure base for prompt action, the reasonable expectations of the community will be gre' viously disappointed. We know there are difficulties 1n the way, but it was on account of‘ these very difiiculties the Committee was appointedâ€"not to complain of them, but to master them. We are not assuming the position of those who would judge prematurely. Our sole object is most respectfully to suggest wlxa.c seem to us to be the necessities and respon' sibilities of the movement'aiid its directors. The above Council met at Unionville, on Saturday, the 19th inst, at 10 am. Reeve in the chair. All the members present. Minutes of last meeting read and appro. ved. PETITION. By James Gormley, from “Alfred Miller and others, for a grant to repair bridge be- tween lots 20 and 21, in the 8th 0011. Mr. Barker introduced a Byâ€"law to assess School Section N0. 13, Markham, for School purposes, for the currcntyear, which was passed by the Council. Mr. Barker introduced a. Bylaw to assess the Township of Markham, in the sum of two thousand five hundred dollars, for gen- eral purposes, for the Current. year, which was passed by the Council. Mr. Gormley introduced a By-law, (in blank) to appoint Collectors for the Town- ship of Markham, for the current year. which was read a. first and second time, when Mr. Gormley moved, seconded hy Mr. James Bowman, that. the first blank be fill- ed with the name of William Ferris. Yeasâ€"Messrs. Gormley, James Bowman and Barker. N.kYSâ€"\Vlll. M. ButtOn. The above resolution was carried. Mr. James Bowman moved, seconded by Mr. Button, that the second blank be filled up with the name of David Elfinâ€"Carried Mr. Gm-mley moved, sewnded by M ‘. James Bowman, that the Bylaw to appoint William Ferris and Dwid Eakin Collectors for the Towuslnp of Markham, for the cur- rent year, (A1). 1855) be read a llxird time forthwithâ€"Carried. Said Bylaw was then read a third time and passed, and the Reeve ordered to sign the same and have the Seal of the Corporâ€" ation attached thereto. Mr. Button moved, seconded by Mr. Gomnley, that the sum of :38, be granted to John Bickci‘smff, av pauper, payable to the order of the Councillor of Ward N0. 5‘â€" atrw'ied. Mr. Barker moved, seconded by Mr. But- ton, that the Treasurer be, and is hereby re quired to pay to the order of the Councilor of Vv'ard H0. 3, $6 for the purpose ()fpnying towards the support of a son of Abram Springs, in the IIospituLâ€"Caz'ried. ‘ Mr. Button moved, seconded by Mr. Jas. Bowman, that 335 be grained to repair the bridge between lots 2'0 am} 21, in the 8th Con. and that Aifred Miller, Hem-y Johnson and Moses Gleudemliu;v be Commissioners to er; and the same.-~C’arricd. The Council adjourned to meet on the last Saturday, in September next, at 10 mm. The following is the Score ofa Match played between the Aurora and Bond Head Clubs, at Aurora, on Friday, the 181hinst., It will be seen that Aurora. won by ten wickets. TUESDAY, AUGI'ST 29,â€"Sale of Furniture and other Efecls m Brown’s Corners, 4111 Con. Markham, (he p Operty of the Rev. Mr. Sh‘aus. Laue m 1, pm. J. Guru» Icy, Auctioneer. WEDNESDAY, SEBTEMBER 6,â€"â€"Sole of Effects belonéin; 10 the estate of the late Mr. George Dove, on Simsou’s fair ground Richmond Hill. J. Duncumb, Esq., Ad- ministrator. 0:5“- Thc attention of the public is re- spectfuily called to the Pic-Nic and Sacred Concert, to come 0!? at Woodbridcre, on the 30111 instant, in aid of Christ’s Church Debt Fund. The object is most laudable, and the programme promises rich entertainment. We hope the enterprise will meet, with lib- eral support. Tea. at 5 p.m. ; Concert to begin at 7 p.m. Tickets for both 35 cts. The Great International Cricket Matchâ€"FCanudu and the United Statesâ€" wiil be pbyed on Munday, the 28th instant, and fullcwing days, on the Toronto Cricket grm‘md: No doubt ail lovers of good u l i {Irv-1"“ Osler b Hulluday . . . . . . . . . . . .. Watson c Pearson b Holluduy . . Brereton 1, Pearson . . . . . . . . . . . Strong c McDonaid b Pearson . . Stewart b Pearson . . . . . . r p - . . . Willoughby b Hullaqu . . . . . . . . Sinclar c McDonald b Holladzty , Duzm 1) Pearson . . ‘ . . . . . . . . . . . brunakill c and b Haliaday . . . . . Allen 1) Pearson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lee not out . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . Eyes 4- ; Lebr byes 2. . . . . . . . . Doan b Holladay . . . . . . . . . Lee c McDonald b Hafiladay Allen 13 11‘. Paragon . . . . . . . . Breroion b F. Pearson . . . . . Stewart b N. Pearson . . . . , . \Villoughhy b Hoiiaduy. . . . 03101' b David . . . . . . . . . . . . Strong run Uut. . . .. . . .. . .; Sinclar b HUHadAy . . . . . . . . Watson not out. . . .. . . U . . Branskill b Dwid . . . . . . . . Leg Byes 3; Wides 1 . . . . . . Total both innings . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 AI'RURAâ€"lST mums. N. Pearson b Osler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Rn‘oinsun run out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Rnnsom b Osier . . . . . .. . . . . ,. . . . . 0 F. Pcarsun c Siewart b Wiliouovhby. 3 Ough c Willoughby b Strong . . . . . . 17 Brown run out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Holladay b Strong . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 McDouaid st Lee b Stewart, . . . . . . . . 8 David 5911., b Usler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 Field 1) Osler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4. Peel not out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Eyes 5 ; Leg Eyes 3 5 Wides 3 . . . . _ 11 Robinson not out . . . N. Pearson not out . Eyes 43 Leg Eyes 1. Markham Council. 1mm; mum-151' mums. Cricket hiatch. Sale Notices. 2x1) Ixxlxcs. 2ND mums. S .117 118 T030NTO CSRRESPONDENCE. h ‘1 7i d The selection of a new figure-head for the ship of state, rendered necessary by the death of Sir F. P. Tache, has given rise to considerable discussion, and much dissatisfaction has been engendered in consequence of the selection of Sir N arâ€" cisse F. Belleau as premier. The con- servatives of this city, who have not a very strong love for the Coalition or Conâ€" federation, do not feel at all satisfied at the Hon. John A. Macdonald being compelled to ignore his claims in favour of a man ofmuch lesser note, and not his equal in statesmanship or ability. The Attorney-General \Vest is held in high estimation by his party ; they look upon him as the beam ideal of a statesman, giving him their entire confidence, and by none is he more esteemed than by the Toronto Conservatives ;â€"â€"their love for him is only equalled by their dislike of George Brown, and just now they are quite indignant with the latter gentleman for refusing to continue in an adminis- tration with John A. as Premier, nay more, he actually carried his objections further and positively refused to serve under Cartier. If, however, the Tories are displeased, the Radicals are, with some exceptions, perfectly delighted with their section ofthe Cabinet in general, and with George Brown in particular.â€" They say that the charge has been made time and again against Mr. Brown, “ that once in office he would hold on as long as he could find a pretext for doing so,” and now exclaim these enrapâ€" tured gentlemen, see how nobly he stood up for his party and principles. \Vhen the Governor invited Mr. John A. \Iae- ,donald, as senior member of the admin- istration, to form a Cabinet' Mr. Brown at once tendered his resignation, showing conclusively that the Coalition is only temporary. It is well that some are pleased, as it would be rather unfortun- ate to offend all parties. Although the politicial sky appears quite clear and cloudless at the present moment, we must not delude oarselves with the idea that a storm is far distant, and that we will marâ€"ma _ __y.._....4miA have smooth sailingr for all time to come. A small cloud, no bigger than a man's hand, is often a warning of the coming storm, and ifwe are wise We will note the signs of the times and prepare our- selves for the tempest which may burst upon us at any moment. Here in this City, whom from all appearances We would be led to suppose that politicial parties were dead, and that the lion and the lamb, in politics, had lain down to- gcther and would live in peace for ever more, there is an undercurrent at work which bodies no good to the present state of parties. The R'etbrm Club, styled “ the juveniles” by the Leader, which is composed ofa number of young men of considerable talent and ability, but, with few exceptions, Without a. partical of influence, socially or politically, have been giving their party some trouble by the rashness of their proceedings.â€" l‘hey presume to control the Whole body of Reformers, and to dictate to men, who have fought the battles of the party for a lifetimeâ€"before many of these would- be-lcaders were born, and the result is {hat dissatisfaction, disgrace and defeat has been brought upon worthy men. A tzcgtion 0f the Beformcrs determined not to submit to such dictation any longer. have called a meeting by Grimm”: 311d have been, in secret session during,r the I past week, the result of their meeting has not yet transpired, as they have thus far managed to keep their proceedings from the general public. I understand, however, that the question of selecting a new party leader, was fully discussed, and the propriety of starting a new reâ€" form paper in Toronto was considered, Some of the party think that they have suffered from the rash promises made by their leaders while in opposition, and , which they,the lcadersfind impracticable, new that they are on the treasuary benches. To remedy this evil they proâ€" posed selecting a man as leader, who is not given to too much speech making, and consequently not likely to make rash promises ; by this change the party would gain materially, as all silent men like the parrot that could not talk, are grez'it lain/mas. I understand that your counâ€" ty is to produce the coming man 3 the name has not transpired, but whether East or North York is to be honored I am at a loss to say, not being within the charmed circle. Charles Durrand has published another letter in the Leader, addressed to the reformers of Canada, assailing George Brown bitterly, N o doubt but that Mr. Brown will be con- siderably hurt at the opening of the last session of Parliament. Objections were made to the language used by the Gover- nor in his speech from the throne, when referring to the Quebec Conference and Confederation ; he spoke of the founding of a new Nationality on this Continent. Since then we have taken a greater stride towards assuming the dignities and powâ€" cas of a nation. It is a well established law that Colonies, among other things, cannot appoint ambassadors to foreign courts, and to receive an ambassador from another power is to acknowledge that power as an Independent g0vern~ ment, to all intents and purposes. By the Laws of Nations, Colonies are as childern, having no legal state of exist- ence. The father ,of a family, in the eyes of the law, represents his children, they being infants till they are of age, in the same sense are Colonies represent- ed by the Government of the Nations, to which they owe allegiance ; but in won- derful contrast to these laws, has C na- da been permitted with the full fanction of Downing Street, to virtually have an Ambassador at \Vashington. Sir Fred- erick Bruce has been instructed to at- tend to all orders from the Government gof Canada. bearing on reciprocity, or in {other words he is as much the represen- tative nfC“‘“‘ ’ " if ‘“ "" “.p'pr‘inhd l (From our own Correspondent.) under the great Seal and directly aéeréd‘ ited by us, to the Government at Wasl'p ingwn. It appears to me that we-are imperceptibly drifting into a new ‘ stata» ‘ of political existence. If Wm. Lyon " McKenzie were living toâ€"dzry, lre would: not complain of the Downing Street- 013-53 structionists. At the close of the present Session of Parliament, the Seat of Government willz. be removed to Ottawa, and once there? 5 let us hope that the Seat of Government: * question will never again agitate the- ’ country. ‘ The coâ€"operatlve movement, which" origlnated with the Working men of, Rochdale, only a few years ago, and. which, with wonderful rapidity, spread“ all over England, has been introduced into Canada. The first coâ€"eperative store was opened in Hamilton some six months ago, and has been very success- ful. The Mechanics of Hamilton receiv- _ ed their instructions from one of the, original Roehdale Pioneers, who had. settled among them. The second store: was opened in Toronto, and has succeed- ed beyond the expectations of the most sanguine, upwards of three hundred families are regular dealers at the estab- ment and the number is increasing dAin; by the reception of new subscribersi', (Io-operative stores are being opened in London, Kingston and Montreal. I have: been favored with a copy of the “ Coâ€"opâ€" orator,” an English Journal, published in the interest of ce-operation. The number before me contains the quarterly report of the Rochdale pioneers, from which I learn that when they commenc- ed busiress, their whole stock in trade lwas carried in' a hand cart; present value of stock and property £42,349 sterling; liabilities m'l, as they neither give nor take credit ; numbero'fmem-bers. 33,820; goods sold during the quarter £37,844 ; profit £4,677; dividend, after paying 29; per cent. to the educational fund, reduction in value of stock &c, 25; in the £. (lo-operation must, in the natural course of events, produce a won- derful change in the relative positions of capital and labor, I also observe that Earl Derby, Lord Brougham, John, Stuart Milly and many of the leading clergy and laity of England, are promo- ters of this new movement.. Six of the petty oflieers and seamen of H. M. Ship Lifi'ey, at present. lying at Montreal, paid our city a visit, and were entertained by the Naval ‘ Brigade. On their departure the fresh water boys turned out in great force, and cheered. their salt water friends as the train moved from the station, A FRENCH chemist has invented for sum~ ; mcr use a fuel of this descripton: Grqund s charcoal four parts, starch one part, made into pasLe-balls, which are dried. When kindled, they will burn without smoke or flame for a film}; time, with intense heat. A I four-uunce cake Will boil one gallon of water ’ it is said. ' On Thursday last a large excursion party arrived in the city from Woodstock. The day Was pleasantly spent in examin~ ing the various attractions of the city- . The IIortEcultuml Socxety give weekly COHCCItS in the gardens every. Thursday Evening; Thwma-nds throng, the gmunds to hear the excellent band of the 47th regiment. '7 The first of the regular_series of? unions, will be held in the Music Hall, next Monday Evening, the band of the} 47th regiment, J. D. Humphreyg, and other attractions are; provided. The Mechanics‘ Institute, which has done so much to provide cheap- ami instructiva amusements for the people, have engaged G. M. Vundenhoff, the great Shakes- pcrcan reader, for a tour thorough the country. He will open in Toronto in September. I am glad that you urge the inhabitants of Richmond Hill, to rmrgzmise their Mechanics Institue, as a well conducted Institute is a great adâ€" dition to a village. You could make re-unions alone pay all the expenses- Three children of Jeff Davis, two Sam and a daughter, accompanied by the the mother of Mrs. Davis and the Rev. Dr. Stuart Robinson and two negro ser- vants, arrived in the City by‘the G. W. R. on Saturday. ' Vice Admiral Sir James Hope, Sir John Michell and suite, will leave Col- liugwood On Thursday next, by the steamer Algonm, for a trip to Fort Wil‘ liam and the North West. STEAMER TRAVELLER BURNED. The occurence of another disaster to the Lake Superior line ofsbeumcrs was announcâ€" ctl on Saturday morning, by the following telegram :â€" ‘ (Spcciat despotic-h to the Detroit Free Prat) POVTAGE LAKE, via Marquette, Aug, 19, The steamer Traveller was burned at the dock at Eagle Harbour, Lake Superior:l yes- terday. No lives lost. A smale portion of the freighL and furniture was saved. The steamer is a total loss. her, JOHN FRAZER, Master, Steamer Comet. A despatch to John Hutchings, owner of the boat, says that the lire broke out in her hold and Spread with such rapidity that'very little could be saved. The Traveller‘ was one of the oldest boats in the Lake Superior line, and was of 600 tons burthen. She was built at Newport in 1858, and subse- quently came into the possession of the Chicago and Milwaukee Railroad Company. She was purchased by Mr. Hutchings in 1862 and rebuilt in 1863. She has run regularly for the last three seasons, losing only one trip. She was valued at $40,000, and was insured for 20,000 in three companies. THE British Government broker, on the lst instant, bought £10,000 new three per cents for the reduction of the national debt of England, and £20,000 for other public account. It was expected that the national, debt purchases would co‘éfiuue at the rate “£40,000 a. week until the end of Septem~ Anather Disaster- NO LIVES LOST. FRANK FREEMAN.