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Nor is this the only thing to be con- sidered. \Ve can not resist the conclu- sion t‘hatnthe spectacle of party amalga- mationlwhich the session offered has been politically demoralizing. The leaders of the reform party hold an anomalous and degrading position, and their conserva: five colleagues are but little better ofl". Long cherished principles apparently abandoned by. their former champions, seem to lose their place in the hearts and judgment of the people, who vainly struggle'to reconcile the past with the present. The former is yet real. The presentseems a‘ sham unredeemed by a single resiilt worth the sacrifice of prin, i eiple it has cost. One thing, however, In the'various public measures that have reeeived the Royal assent, many Valuable and necessar/"reforms are em- Among these may be number- ed flwaet to abolish the punishment of i'fleath in certain cases, the act for the "codification and consolidation of the civil law of Lower Canada, the acts for the improvement of the registration system and the Grammar School law of Upper Canada, the acts with respect to Agricul- tural, and Insurance Companies, and Mn- nicipal Corporations; the acts respect- ing the Fisheries, the Excise, Militia,&e., H 620. In so far there is reasonable ground for congramlatiom But with respect to the great questionswhic‘hhave of late agi- tatedthe public mind, there is but a bar- ren record. Without advancing one jot itself, ‘Confederation has delayed every,- thing else. The Government seemed content with stating what it had done, withodt appearing to have any idea of what is to be done next, and weakly relies ; on the late discussion of the subject to ‘ advanee its completion. The project of Canadian Union, to which they were dis- tinctly pledged, is cooly set aside till something turns up, to prove beyond doubt“ that New Brunswick cannot be coercedby Canadian opinion. Fortifica- tions are to be delayed indeflnately. The great question of Canal enlargement is left untouched. No measures have been taken to formerly acquire the North West, nor'does there seem to be any po- my existence, as to how it is to be managed. In short, nothing has been done Which might not as well have been delayed’a few months longer, and much that demanded attention has been wholly neglected. For such valuable results the country pays hundred of thousands of dollars, and this too while a heavy deficit Weighs down our finances, and a large unfunded debt remains unprovided for. Now that the Session is over, its re- sults placed before us‘cn bloc, and the recollection of its proceedings fresh upon our memory, we are comparatively in a position to estimate its value. The large number of private bills passed is susceptible; of a double interpretation. It is certainly an indication of progress in on: Commercial, Manufacturing, and Agricultural institutions; but it is also an evidence that many seek to evade the restricitiOns of the general laws, and that the time and money of the Province should be spent in aflbrding them assis- tance; is highly censurablc. RICHMOND HILL, SEP. 22, 1865 No‘iceiâ€"John Monley 'Deacbn’s Family Medicines,â€" G. A. Barnard Thnli’rime Mess Porkâ€"Wm. Atkinson CardLCilarles Sudduhy. Nuticp-w'l‘he Estate of the late Geo. Dove. Chen]; and Good Vinegarâ€"W S Pollock. Good Machine UiIsâ€"W. S. I’ollnck. GodeY-{or Septemberâ€"At Séolt’s Cardâ€"1W, G. Caste“ Store and Dwelling 10 Letâ€"G. A. Barnard. Harvést Toolsâ€"W. S. Polluck Air-lighl and Frostvln'oof Doorâ€"‘V. Macey Tweed Coa's and Pantsâ€"W. S, Pollock Cheap Photogpaphsâ€"A. M. Hood Joshua Reedâ€"LDry Goods, Groceries, 6L0. Abraham E)or-â€"Lumhermg. NoliceHâ€"The Langstafi' Estate. V Cardâ€"LR. H. Hall. Chemist and Druggist. R. Siyersfâ€"Cheap Boots and Shoes W. C. Adnmsâ€" Dentist. J. Penroseâ€"Photographs. E. Sandersonâ€"Slumping Machine for sale. SUBSCRIBE FOR The'Yoxk Herald, $1,00 a year, Erpréaidx. . . . .. Mu": . . . . . . . . . . ‘ But(afÂ¥Wdiyted.-â€"W m. Atkinson Teusjhgt' are Teamâ€"Wm. Atkinson Glad News.~-Drr Bryan Morp’ Vilnable lhno Gold.â€"~’Dr. Bryan To [indies-4):. Bryon Chenpfsmgle llarnoss.-â€"-Wm. n artisan Bnle‘of Farm. Stock. &c-â€"=J. Brown, jun Envc' ’I‘rbughs. &c.- John Langstnff Butter» “’al)!ed~â€"“’. S, l’ullock ictorjn Gunmenâ€"Medical Faculty New Shinyâ€"W s ronock Candiâ€"Dr} Snmes Langstafi' ‘ way of Canada.‘ an; RICHMOND HILL TIME TABLE Muil Train. -. . _ Through Mixed ExPrgu. . . .. . . (Kin? 19m firralh. New Advertisement-s. The late Session. '1' I : z-Jv. s. Ponock ROWING MOVING SOUTH . 9 37 A.M. ............... 8 (Ann. \alh-nu n-t‘\-o non'm. 7 55A.ni. 8 59 " 5 01 mm. On Mr. Brown rising to make his long promised statement on the North West question, it was objected that provincial bills should be taken up first. This gave Mr. Holton another opportunity, which he used, to state that since the government measure had dwindled down to a speech from the presulent of the Council, they might as well have an ar- ticle in the Globe; and that since a (11% taut pledge had been violated, no one wanted to hear his speech. 0. Cameron, and the Messrs. Dorion, ‘ offered a strenuous but ineffectual oppo- sition to its being hurried through the various stages at one session. They deâ€" nounced the measure as vexatious, and likely to be useless, and urged also that it was out of order on account ofn change in the phraseology constituting it a new Bill. The speakers decision being other- wise, amendments were ofl'ered calculat- ed to totally neutralize what little force it has, but without avail, as it finally passed. The Bill to aniénd the Stamp Act having been reached, Mr. Holton, Mr. M. He found fault with the government for determining to make no expenditure for the above purpose, arguing that the po- sition of the U. States was different now from what it was formerly, when neces- sity for fortifications scarcely exxsted. He quoted Col. McDougal to show that fortifications suffieicnt for the present could be erected for £250,000, and urged that such works should be constructed at once and not, delayed'for confedera- tion. The Militia Bill coming up next, Mr. Holton very justly objected to the Militia being called out for six days drill, 0n the ground that sfieh a dIill‘was perfect: ly useless, and the money thrown away. After a few remarks in defence of the measure, from J. S. McDonald, Mr. Rose spoke at length, affirming the ne- cessity of defences being proceeded with. On motion for the third reading of the Excise Bill, some discussion ensued, r0111 which it appears that a change in the method of levying Excise duties is contemplated, by which malt will be taxed instead of beer. SEPT. libâ€"Leg. Assombly.-â€"â€"Several Bills were read a third time and passed, among which were the Fisheries Bill, the Bill to amend the act respecting Agricultural Societies, Grammar School Bill, and the‘Bill authorising the transâ€" fer of the York Roads to the County of York. r There is, in short, no good reason why the various local and city booksellers should be denied the benefit of' the sale of such books and apparatus as may be needed. It is but a pettyâ€"fogging policy at best for government to enter into com- petition With private individuals, and by supporting a useless monopoly, to hinder the development of trade. Let the mo- nopoly be abolished, and the demand will soon create a supply, and general compeâ€" tition will furnish material cheaper and better, than any close Institution, which supported by public money is yet not amenable to public opinion; The excuse offered for government supporting this monopoly is that a sufâ€" ficient supply of text and prize books, in kind and quantity, can not be obtained from the houses engaged in the trade. \Ve look upenthis statement as an un- warrantable reflection upon the business energy and ability of the many enterâ€" prising and etxcnsive establishments amongst us. They are abundantly able, and only too Willing to supply cheaply and promptly everything actually needed. If there is any defieeney in this reâ€" spect now, is it not because the govern- ment institution holds out such induceâ€" ments as to destroy all competition and encouragement ? “We are glad to obserVe from seVera} letters in the “ Globe,” that attention is being drawn to the. injury suffered by the general bookselliug trade by the exist- ence of the Book Room in connection with the education office and Normal School. The object of the Institution, namely: the aiding of school corporations to purâ€" chase prizes, is eertianly laudable; but it may be questioned if the means adopt- ed is beyond censure. Why could not government aid be rendered in money as well as in books ? The cost of manag- ing the concern, must eat up the profits, or if there is any surplus profit; it.1s not set apart for the benefit of schools. , is certainethe political idols of the coaâ€" 'lition‘ are ‘fast losing their worshipers. Little more would drive us into political infidelity ; and it will take much more Virtue than the late session has deyel~ oped, to stave off that retribution which outraged public confidence will bring sooner or later. Educational Monopolies- Parliamentary- Our readers, residing in and around Richmond Hill, are already made aware that the celebrated humorist, poet, and musreian, Mr. James MeCarrol, intends delivering a lecture in Van Nostrand’s Hall on this (Friday) evening. From the spraise bestowed upon him by the Globe, Leader, and the Whole Upper Canada press, We feel certain that our citizens will have an opportunity of en- joying arare treat. Who is there in Canada who has not read the lettres of “ Terry Finnegan, to his lav/in cousin the Hon. Mr. McGee, down at Quubee, Ministher ongrieulther, or elsewhere ?" Go and hear the man himself! He is an extraordinary genius. As a flute player he is unrivalled on this continent, and as a poet, wit and humorist, we have the guarantee of every editor in Upper Canada. W’e trust_he will have a crowd- ed house. About 118 bills in all received the Royal assent, nearly three fourths of which were private measures. On the whole, considerable business has been done, but it may be fairly questioned if they were sufliciently imperative to de- mand a special session, or sufficiently important to compensate for it. SEPT. 18,4Leg. Assembly.â€" This day witnessed the closing scenes of the present session. At three o‘clock the Governor General proceeded in state to the Legislative Council Chamber. The members of the House of Assembly being summoned, assent was given to the vari- ous measures passed during the session. The usual address and reply were read and the house promgued. l The opposition to the proposed expenâ€" diture whatever it may be, and that too before it is shown it is to be exorbitant or unauthorized, seems to us premature and factions. The magnitude of the undertaking and nece‘Ssary illdefinitfless belonging to the late negotiations, to a certain extent render the late statement unsatisfactory, and the policy foresha- dowed vague and ill-digested; but this we deem is due rather to the peculiar state in which affairs exist, than to any inability in its managers. \Ve new oc- cupy towards the Company the late posiâ€" tion of the Imperial Government, and with their eoâ€"operation must soon bring the whole matter to a satisfactory settle- ment, in which the rights of all parties‘ shall be fully considered. We canjustly‘ demand nothing more. l The Company now claim $5,000,000, but the government have no idea of ac- ceding to any such demand. The Impe- rial Government it appears from Mr. Brown’s statement have ceded the whole North West to Canadaâ€"in fact, all that was ceded by the French in 1763. The Eastern portion, which is barren and in- hospitable, but valuable on account of the fur trade, is the part in dispute. ' It may certainly be valuable for little else than containing the location of the North pole, but if it can be obtained on equi- table terms, it should not be left as a foot hold for the company, and a source of future litigation and annoyance to setâ€" tlers. The fur trade too may to them prove a source of support and riches. In the light of the future which dimly reveals a national existence and indepenâ€" dence, the value of such a vast extent of country, the greater part of which is fer- tile in soil. and salubrious in climate, cannot be over estimated, nor should the reluctance to expend a few millions, hin- der its being shut up from the teeming millions it is capable of supportinnr. The Quebec Bill having passed, and end all the private bills having been dis- posed of, on the Interest Bill being call- ed up, Mr; Cartier said he did not think the House Was prepared to consider the question now, and that government Would take measures next session, after full en- quiry, to settle the difficulty. The bill Was then Withdrawn, and the House ad- journed, till tSaturday. . SEPT. 16. â€".Leg. Assembly.â€" The great event of the day was Mr. Brown’s speech, setting forth the state of the North-“lest question, ’and the govern- ment policy thereon. The hon. gentleâ€" man gave a detailed statement of the ac- tion taken by various Administrations up to the present, and showed that the acquisitions of the Territory had been a plank in almost every political platform, and always considered as of the highest importance to the Province. He then proceeded to a review of the Imperial policy, the claims of the present Company, and the policy of the present ministry, with respect to the territory in question. It appears that the present company purâ€" chased their rights, and all the property connected with the various establish~ inents for £1,500,000. The value of the property, exclusive of territory, was estimated at over £1,000,000, so that the value set upon the latter could ndt have been great. Mr. McCarrol, alias Terry Finnegan. meon NAPOLEON AND HIS HOUSEHOLD. â€"â€"â€"l’rince Napoleon has made important economies in his household, having dismiss éd a. considerable number of his oliicers. Among others he struck out his chaplain, who enjoys a hundred a year as chaplain to the PaluisRoynl. His reverence depending on the domain, and his Salary being due from the occupier of the Palais Royal, brought the matter before the Emperor, who at once ordered him to be reinstated, as he possess. ed his hundred a year as a. charge, no: on Prince Napoleon, but on the palace of which he is the temporary occupantâ€"Paris latch One thousand graduates of the Military Schools have replied to the circular from the Adjutant G‘Bnerul’s ollice, tlmttlzey would go into camp at Montreal on the Hill», for in» struction. It is expected that fully 1200 will be present. It willbe a decided success. My 12, 10, 2, 7, is a flower. My 6, 3, 21, 18, 10,.19, 7, 5, is a small vessel. _ My 9, 1, 19, 20, 4, 8, is the first day of ‘Llie week: ‘y Y My 16, 14, 23, 2-1, is a. physical feature of V uuglmn. My 21, 8, 17, 19, is a divine song. My 13, 22, v3, 163:7 (i, are sought by many. My 15, 11, 14, 5, 4, 2, (i, is abl‘ezistplute. My 8, 7, 1, ‘9, 4, 1.9, 1.3, 6, are our farmers. My 23, 4‘ 20, 8, is what 1 am seeking. My whole is the numeand address of a gentleman desiring lady correspondents. Answer next week. Answer to Enigma N0. 1, “ Y01 k Herald,”â€"received from G. D., R. P., G. L.) Richmond Hill; A. R., Maple; M. A., Uashel. N0 notice will be taken of anony- mous replies. By reference to the advertisement of ‘Mr. “711:. Harrison, it will be seen that he has goods of a superior quality on hand for disposal. \Ve had the pleasure, a few evenings ago, of calling in to see our friend, who, with great courtesy, showed us some samples ofsingle harness which we can say were as good if not‘ superior to anything in that line we have seen. He can furnish harness from $10 upward, but his $14: setts, we think, would suit the most fastidious taste and give good satisfaction. Give him a cull. By reference to posters issued this week it Will be seen that the members of the True Love, New Moon, Burwick, Vellore, Clarcmont and Concord Lodges intend celebrating their Annual Festival on Friday, the 29th instu'at the Town- s‘nip Hall, Vaughan. Several eminent speakers have been engaged to address the meeting. We bespeak a good time for all who may attend. Mr. H. Lever, of lot No. 24, 4th conces» sion Markham, sowed six acres of Midge Broof fihggt 3:01; which he raised, this Fall, ‘Buslle‘l; £0 {he acre, after being thoroughly cleaned andj ready for the mar» ket. This proves that the Midge l’rpof, by proper cultivation, can be made to yield a crop nearly as large as the soules wheat. Having heard several parties complaining of boys making raids on Iheir gardens, we quietly advise a few of those said urchins that they are known, and if they do not quit theirmiduight dcprcdartions, they will have to pay a visit to our worthy friend cadi Law, who will try to make them comprehend. that “ Honest is the best policy.” By reference to the advertisement of Mr. Wm. Atkinson, it will be seen that he has on hand a large selected stock of Teas, which we can recommend (having tried them) for their cambined flavor and strength. He is also prepared to pay 25 cents per lb. for any quantity of Butter delivered at his store. We would draw the attention of our readers to the advertisement of Mr. J 01111 Brown, in another column, who offers for sale, by public auction, :3 large quantity of farming impliments, farm stock, &c. Terms liberal. His Excellency the Governor General has appointed Wednesday, the 18th day of October, to be observed as a day of Thanksgiving, for the’bounteous harvest that has been bestowed upon us by the GiVCr of all gifts. At the commenceâ€" ment of the present year, our prospects were gloomy in the extreme. A Succesâ€" cession of scans harvests had reduced us almost to the brink of commercial bank- ruptcy. The unnatural and fatricidal war raging in the neighboring States, dis- astrously affected our own trade, and rendered many of the necessaries of life both scarce and dear. Portentous clouds of strife and bloodshed hovered over our- own borders. No wonder when “ Hard times knocked at the door that men’s hearts failed them.” Surely a spirit of deep and fervent gm.- titude shauld animate us, and cause this clay of" thanksgiving to be observed in a thankful and joyful spirit]. Now, thanks to the “golden spoils” which crowd our barns and granaries, plenty in rich abundance awaits us, and the bonds of financial embarrassment which have oppressed} the spiiits of the people will [be shaken 0131 Peace too has once more resumed ‘her ‘benignnnt sway, and the political horizon is clear and promising. Trade is‘ reviving and ‘ good times,‘ again. smiles, upon us from the future. I am composed of 24 letters. Local Intelligence. Enigma No. .2 Phillie :‘Hoiiday. was a miserable failure, there was only one match and that for the Queen’s prize. ‘ Three yachts entered, but none of them returned in time to be entitled to the prize. The course was from Toronto to Pul‘t Dalhousie. One of the yachts did not go out 01" our bay, and the others were caught in a storm and did not re- turn until it was all over. I am sorry to say that our Yacht Club does nothing to encourage aquatic sports. I have a pleasing reenllection ot' the time when the Yacht Club was managed by youngl mm of enterprise, when our Annuall Regatta was able to attract visitors from all parts of the Province, but all these things have changed. The Yacht Club of the present day is an association of very ancient ladies who meet together to sip their Wine and discuss the latest yarn by Dame Grunday. I have somei hope for our lovers of boating, The Rowing Club, which has lately come into existence, has gone ernestly to work and intend having a regatta on \Vednes- day the 11th of October, when several prizes will be «)fi'ered. A RAID FROM CHICAGO. During the late civil war, which our neighbours conducted in a very mwivil’ manner, peolJle residing in Towns and Cities bordering on the Canadian fron- tier, were kept .in a continual state of ex- citement by the frequent rumors of an- other “ raid from Canada.”. On one oe- cassion a raid was made upon Chicago. by the City Council of Toronto, led 'by Alderman James E. Smith. The Americans have long determined to have their revenge, and on Saturday last, a L The “sick man” of Turkey was never, more troubled with the many remedies propOsed to be administered to his deâ€"M seased “ state,” tier the purpose of restor- ing him to a healthy condition, than is Canada at thepresent moment. We have a variety of Doctors, desirous of applying a variety of remedies; so numerous in- deed that poor Canada must needs be careful, or she will be so bled and blis- tered,‘ that even the cold water remedy will not restore her condition. 'First we haVe Confederation, which Canada would‘ willingly take, but our coy sisters of the Maritime provinces require to be courted a little langer, before they will enter into the bonds of union. Then the Annex- ationists, like Waiters on providence watching for something to turn up, availâ€" ed themselves of the opportunity of our being jilted, to prefer their suit, but Ca- nada, although smarting under the very unpleasant feeling of defeat, was not pre~ pared to drop into the. open- arms of Uncle Sam. And now we have another class, led bythe London Free Press, ad- vocating Independence as a sure and cer- tain remedy for all our troubles ; but this “compressed air treatment” wont suit either. With Annexationists' we have no sympathy, as they are, gener- ally speaking, oflicious meddlers who, have no business interfering in our affairs, 1 but with the advocates of Independence it is far» different. Men who are desirous , ofseeing Canada an Independent Nation, ‘ are real lovers of their country, and, al-, though we do not agree with them, they ‘ are entitled to our respect and deserve to have their arguments answered in a beâ€" coming manner. Let us see then what they propose. They set out by stating; that we are in continual danger of being swallowed up by our powerful neighbor, not from any act of our own, but because being a part and parcel ofGreat Britain, the Americans know that to attack Canâ€" ada, is to strike- England in her most vulnerable point on this continent, and that while we can neither make peace or declare War, we are liable to be made the battle ground for these two powerful na- tions. \Vhile on the other hand, if we werca separate nation, We would be able to live at peace and be free from war.â€" ,This, to a certain extent, is true, but what guarantee have we that the Uni- ted States would not just as readily quarrel with us as with England ?â€" None whatever. ' And the past history ‘of the United States is not such as to inâ€" duce us to place too much reliance on their professions of'f‘riendship and goodâ€" will. The “ bald headed eagle" has not been over seruplous and honorable in his past dealings, nor is he likely to improve in the future. But from a. mercenary point of view, let me ask how will Indepen- dence improve our condition 7 We have (and some of us think a little too much for our own welfare; and were we pos- sesed of all the attributes of a nation to- morrow, I very much question it‘ we would be as cheaply governed as under the present state of things. A nation ,must have an army and a navy to defend it; ministers and rulers to govern it -, ambassadors and agents to represent it. abroad, and all these things cost money. And last but not least, perhaps Canada. would have a King to sway the destinies of this new Empire, with all the accom- panying extravagance attending a court. I know it is not pleasant, especially to 1 native corn Canadians. to be lectured by Goldwin Smith and the press of Eng~ land, and to be told that “we will neither give or take notice to sever" the connec- tion which binds us to the mother land. Then the dream of Canadian greatness is enough to stir up our warm feelings, but we must not be carried away with sentiment. Let us bear in mind that it is not to the large nations of the earth that we are indebted for the advancement of the Arts and Sciences and the spread ofChristianity, but to the smaller na- tionsâ€"whose people were trained in high and honourable principles. Let us then be contented to remain under the pro- tection of England and not be carried away by the mad dreams of good, but all-the Independence we want at present, ‘ entlzusastie men. H3211 rnB‘hâ€"dC'FPT‘PO-t-t "-1-. wAML~A.â€"_..... TDRONTO CQRRESPONDENCE. CANADIAN IND EPENDANCE. “Things at the worst will cease, or else climb upward v To what they were before.”â€"MACBETH, IV, (From our own Correspondent.) THE YACHT RACE A FANA'I‘IC.â€"DU uur readers remember the name of Ugarte, the Jesuit, whose inven tinn of a post office to the Virgin caused 2500 ladies in the Cathedral of Santiago to be burned to death, and who exulted in his victims as saints whom Mary had called to herself? He has not been expelled from Chili, nor has he lost his influence. The Legislature of the Republic has recently been considering whteherit would not be wise to abolish the law which prohibits the profes- sion of any religion except the Roman Ca- tholic. Ugarte, of course, .was opposed to any such liberal blasphemy, and as men would not listen to him, he addressed two hundred ladies so fiercely that they invaded Congress, screaming “Death to heretics l” and had to be dispersed by the soldiery. It is believed that the next session will see the abolition of the luw.~â€"-'Spectator. Parliament his been prorogued; now let us giVe thanks. The Billiard Tournament has ended, and G00. Brown, not the Hon., has been declared rthe Champion of Canada‘ Ten tons of butter was shipped to St‘ Vincent by one of our firms during the past week, The Confederate General J. C. Breck- enridge passed through Toronto, on his way to St. Catherines. The Great \Vestern and Grand Trunk Railways reduced t1 e'r fare during the present week, so as to carry a person from Toronto to London and back for $2. The inducement to see the Great Provincial Exhibition was suflicient to draw thousands; to the latter: City. Every train was drummed. ' will attend to the matter. * 1y disgraceful to have the road in its 1 gardly policy will keep it so. 1 roads will not pay when in good condi- Who is responsible for the present condition of the Lake Shore Road from the foot of the Dugway hill to the Hun» cer mouth. This part of the road was “i once plauked and for ought I know may i be planked yet, but the sand has becnral. lowed to accumulate in such quantities ‘ as to render the road almost impassip 5 ble. I passed over the road, in com- pany with a friend, some few days 'ago, in a light carriage drawn by two horses, and it was as much as they could do to haul it through the sand, at a walk. For teams heavily laden, to pass that ' Way seems to me next to impossible. A few dollars would pay for removing the sand, and I trust that Mr. Gossage It is certainâ€" prescnt state, and I trust that no nig- If the tion they certainly will not do so when ‘ next to impossible. THE ONTARIO LITERARY SOCIETY’S CONCERT in the Horticultural Grounds on Monday evening was the great event of the week, although some people were disposed to find fault with the Society for not mak- ing the entertainment more ofa literary character. I may explain that they originally intended doing so, but it was found that, withOut the band, that it would not be suflieiently attractive; and at the present time the Society, is so much 'in‘ want of funds 1hat they could not af- lford to disregard the popular taste for music- This Society was instituted by Mcsssrs F. A. Rattrary and D. Spry, in December, 1856, and was composed of clerks, mechanics, and others not connect- ed'with the profession of the law. It soon rose into public notice by the great energy displayed in bringing such men as Horace Greely, Ralph Waldo Emer- son, Geo. \V. Curtis, Rev. E. H. Chapin, Bishop Lewis, Thos. D. McGee, Dr. Rae, &c., &c., from a distance to deliver lectures before the citizens of Toronto, and for some years continued to progress until at last it got into the hands l of the legal element, when its 3 downward career was so very rapid, that many questioned the propriety of contin- .,uing its meetings Among those most anxious to keep it in existcnaee was Mr. Charles Belford, of the Leader, and to him are we indebted for the treat provi- ded for us on Monday evening. Over two thousand persons were present and I understand enough money was cleared . to put the society on a sound financial ‘ basis. Miss Hilliary was the great at- traction, and sang with much sweetness Rossini's “ Una vocc poco fa,” and was ' honored with an encore. Messrs. H. M- Scott and F. Boswell were also on the ' programme, and I must not forget to add the very popular band of the 47th regiment played a number of new selec- tions. deputation from Chicago actually made a raid upon Toronto. It was rumored that they would enter the City on Mon~ day, and'every preparation was made to giVe them at wafin reception, but they stole a march on us and entered on Sat- urday, and were in possession of the Queens Hotel before the authorities were aware of the fact. Alderman Vance, however soon dislodged them and took them to the City Hall, were his W'orship the Mayor was in readiness to receive them, and to welcome them to Toronto. After partaking of a ’lunch they were conducted to Osgoode Hall, the University, Normal and Model: Schools, and other public buildings; After being driven through the City, they were again conducted to the City Hall, where a suitable luncheon was pro- vided; at the indivdual expense of the members of the Corporation. His Wor- ship the Mayor occupied the, chair, and was surrounded by Aldermen Shiiup, \Vilmark, Hatch, Ruh, Kamm,Walwork, City Attorney D. D. Driseoll, of Chicago, and several citizens and members of the Corporation of’Toronto. After the inner man had been satisfied toast and sentiment followed and good feeling prevailedt. Luncheon over, they, were taken to the steamer City of'T‘oronto, which had been chartered for the occasion to take them to Lewiston. Many of the corporation aeâ€" oompaniod them as‘far as that place, where, after much shaking of hands the raiders were allowed to depart, no doubt fully impressd with the folly of invading Canada. THE YORK ROADSAG'AIN. ODDS AND ENDS FRANK FREEMAN. The Paris Patric says :â€"-â€"A monument is to he built at Porismouih“ to commemorate the visit ofthe French fleet. The Dourse is firm at 69?. 400. It is rumored that a matrimonial allian'cn has been formed between Duke Austa, son of the King of Italy. and the Princess Isabella, daughter of the Queen of Spain. Anotheg rumor points to the Prince Amadus as he: probable husband. The Italian chambers is dissolveel. IL is stated that Earl Russell replied to the Austrian communication, relative to flip Eastern convention, expressing satisfaction that the solution arrived at is only of: pro. visional and transitory character. Late accounts from Constantinople place the destruction ofhuildings bythe Stambmil' fire at. 2,800, and 22,000 persons rendered honseless. One estimate 13 as high as 12400. buildings. TheNew York correspondent ofthe Dail :N'CWS points in strong colors to the ugly loo the negro question is assuming in America Mrs. Moore, Widow of Thomas Moore, the poet, is dead. Cyrus W. Field is a passenger by thé Australasian. He was present at one qftho meetings of the British Association, and made a brief speech expressive of increased Faith in the accomplishment of the Atlantic cable double line next year.‘ The Cork Reporter announces that the gavel-nment had ordered a number of gun- boats and two men-ofiwar to be stationed of Bantry Bay and other stations on the WEIfi coast of Ireland. The Etna reached Liverpool early on the morning of the 8th. ' NEW YORK, Sept. 20.â€"â€"-The Cumin} mm steamer Anstmlasmn. which left Liverpool and Queenstnwn on the evening of the 10th inst, arrived here at 9 o’clock to‘night. The minister ofngriculture‘had addresled a report to the Emperor on the cattle plague, and the emperor had issued a decree prohib- iting the introduction or passage through France of cattle from England, Holland 0 Belgium. v The Paris Mom’ieur is highly satisfied with the manner in which the peopleamfpress of England greeted the- Frenel‘b fleet. Tb friendly relations between: England and France are founded on mutual interest and the uniformity of their principles in matter- of public law. They rivalled one anotherin disinterestedness to ensure the independence- nfthe Ottoman Empire ; and when France had freed Italy, England determined no long- er to retain the Ionian Islands and consente‘ to restore them to the original nationalities. The annual meeting of the British ,Kuo‘ ciation for the advancement of science M commenced at Birmingham. ‘ ' FATHER POINT, Sept. 19.â€"The steamship Damascus which left Liverpool on the after- noon of the 7th and Lundonderry the next day, passed this point this afternoon for Quo- bec. - - Queen Victoria was to return to‘ Egglam; from Germany on the 8th. ' Arrival of the Damascus. Now Mr. Editor, you say you are outnum~ berell in the County Council. Just pause and see how many members there [are son to the County Council. There are twenty- hvo, vizzre'leven from the North“ Riding, the balance from the East and West or Southraecording to your own Wat. Then again I would ask you to-inforrm In. how the interests of North York, are in any way more subordinate to those ‘of {I‘m-onto, k than those oFtlie South. I think on how failed in making out your case as at as the Southern portion of the County is‘ ‘ooncemâ€" ed, simce it must be taken into consideration that the southern portion pays nearly‘alhteeo‘ fourths of the expense- . -" ' hen again he says “ We of N'ortlir York desire to be set, apart, because we are outâ€" numbered in the Cnunty Council by the re- , presentatives of the other ridings.” Mark," because we are ouinumbcrcd in the County Council by the ofhcr ridings.. "‘ Because..- while this state of thinqs contfnues: our in; terests will always be subordinated ‘fo those- of Toronto, and the southern porti’on (If tlio Cdunty; becausr‘, through our connection with thnm (with whom '2) ourfiegpenses greatly exceed what we are justly entitled " to bear.” " ~' ‘ I see your worthy canfbmporarpthe N’Bwâ€" . market Era him a long editorial with respect: to this qlxeSLion headed “Startlibg developv , merits.” A greater piece of nonsense, can; ' hardly be found in Canada, emanating from‘ the editor ofa pubiicjourna]. ‘For instance" ‘ he says “The wiseacres'who are moving in this bunglingscheme are unable to see why. ,A North York'shmfld desire to he a. separate _ , county 13y it'se'lf'.” Tn repTy ti) thifi'fienfence“, I would'ask' the Editor of‘ the EM; if“ 59 thinks f'of'n m‘nment that he will‘be able to make the intelligent ratepayers of North York believe it would he cheaper for them to keep up a set of oflici'ais themselves,.than only to pay about one-Fourth the amount. Arrival of the Australasian. ing a total of' $2,500. New thegedb notfl ledst dbubf fn my mind‘ butwtlmt’ there are- plenty’of responsible merrV who vgould'accept of'thesehffibesféx' ane-half'thé $5066 amount, provided they could reside’in S‘g'me‘village‘ in the County, where rout, fie] and" taxes would be much lower than in the city. Be~ sides, we may a hirrh constable $400 a year, who resid'e's ih Toronto, andinwho never leaves it, save to caich some frésh country" air, perhaps'nnw in six montlisg‘: And play what for? To peramlmlatevt'he'_§treets-of’ Toronto. Just», ask this high fun'ctiomry to ‘ leave the city and'he would3 8001111811 you ill was not his duty. 1 ' To the Editor the York Herald, SIR,-â€"I see by your issue of .the Isl {net}: that another importaut public meeting has been held at Richmond Hill; regarding the" removal of the business 0t} thisfiountyyfio l" more central place. I_ mostfiehi‘gilypo‘inhl ‘ cide in the views of thehratepayers, who agâ€" ‘ tended the ’Same, and weuid: s ‘rr'gest' thf public meetings be called at‘ other place!“ i throughout the County, for' the" purpose of giving the ratepayers achancé‘of participat-7’ ing in this great undertahfing. ‘ 9 I have notfihe least doubt that when: they : meet-together and compare thenworking 61-. pensés bf this wealthy and popplous county; with those of other counties in Western Ca- nada, their eyes will be openefi. and the will be convinced? that they "are, kpayiug Ii most double the ampunt paid by any other - County. And why ? For thgfiriviiege-dfi' ' doing the business of the Co'un’ty, in the CR?” of Torontoâ€"to keep up the extizivagant‘set of officials now _ employed. The County Treasurer’s saia‘r’}L is$7500 per annum; the County‘glerk’s mqk- nMn -AA The political news is unimportant. Shqnfiéfl‘l} 'HITCHURCH,‘Sep. Iflth, I865- a (Eurmpqnbeum