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New YORK, May 1,â€"A despatch dated Paris Sunday evening says zâ€"Yesterday wit- nessed a grand scene at Champ Elysees, on the departure of the Free Masons on their visit to Thiers. A vast crowd Wzrs collected when fire was suddenly opened upon them, scattering people wildly. The Free Masons undeterred advanced and planted 120 flags ~21. flag for every Lodge re])resentedâ€"-on the ramparts. At o’clock they reached the Versaillists outposts, bearing the ban ner, “ Aimons nous lea uns les Autres." They were blindfolded and sent back WiLh the exception oi the President and two dele- gates. Their mxssion was unsuccessful. v At ten this morning Dombrowski warned the Versaillists that, hostilities might com mence hourly. Forty thousand men are now ready for fighting in Champ de Mars. The Vérsailliéts haYIe muted the Commw ists at Molineaux and driven them through Issy. VERSAILLES, May l.â€"Fort lssy was yes- terday summoned to surrender by a flag of truce from the lines of the Versailles army. The Communist garrison, 1n replyy asked for time for deliberation, which was accorded. Negotiations will 16 commence to day. The Molineaux affixir was a brillimt one. Three hundred Communists were taken prisoners and numbers bayonetcd. The work of the Government is slow. There was a disturbance at Lyons yester- day, fomented by the friends of the Paris Commune. but it was yeadily queliod by the authorities. VERSAILLES, May 1, 10 a.1u.â€"-’l‘he~insur- gent gari‘ison of Fort lssy thls morning dis played a flag of truce, and a. party has been sent forward from the Government lines to convey the terms upon which the surrender of the fort will be accepted. PARIS, May l.â€"~The firing last night was fearful and apparently utterly reckless, Nothinbr to compare with it has occurred since the commencement of the civil war. The city is greatly excited and alarmed, and groups of frightened people are collec- ted in almost every street and avenue, dis cussing the state of affairs. General Oklo~ witz’s wound is a very severe one and his recovery L; d, ‘Abti'ul. The forces ofthe Government, according to despatches from Versailles, have sur- rounded Fort d’Issy, which has offered to surrender. As the fort. is believed to be ,ruined, the Versailles commander refuses to accept the surrender unless hostages are given that the works will not be blown up 'when they pass into his possession. Should any treachery of that kind be enacted he threatens to shoot the garrison on the spot. It is not stated that the fort has yet come into the hands of the Versaillais. Some brilliant operations have, however, been per- formed by the troops in its neighborhood. Clamart railway station has been carried by storm, and the chateau ofIssv has been cap- ‘tured, and in each case several hundred Com- munists were taken prisonezs. The credit of these exploits is given to Gen Vinoy. At last accounts a heavy bombardment was in progress along the whole line of the loyal army; and it is clear that a general at- tack upon the rebel city is imminent. In the Assembly yesterday M. Picadd an- nounced that important results had been achieved, and others still more important may be anticipated. V Runs, 1.sz 1, Forenoou-Gen. Cluseret has been dismissed from the office of Minis- ter of War by the Commune, and is re- plgfied b‘y IRpssgll. In the Assembly to day minister Picard stated that the municipal elections through- out. France passed ofic quietly yesterday ex- cept at Lyons where the quarter in which the Mayor’s office is located was invaded by a riotous crowd of men partially armed. M. Valentine, prefect of the department, with the assistance of General Cruzal, sues 'ceeded in restoring order, though not with- out a conflict in which the former was wounded, but not dangerously. There was also a slight disturbance in a town in Presi- dent Thiers’ department. of Pay Le Dome, which was repressed. - The Cri du Peuple says: Gen. CIuSel-et has been arrested by order of the Executive Committee, with the approval of the Com mune. La Cecilia :s in command at Fort Issy. Gen. Durrassair replaces Okolwitz, who has been wounded. There was cannonading and musketry fire at Neuilly all through last night, but it has now slackened. VEHSZMLLES, May 1.â€"â€"A large number of trooy; moved toward Paris to-day as rein- forcements to thfe afmy of invespnent. The editors of all {moderate journals in Paris have been ordered to be prosecuted by the Commune, and are leaving the city as rapidly as possible. Private telegraph ing in Paris‘in again entirely suspended. VERSAILLES, May I, 7 p.m.â€"â€"Negotiations for the surrender of Fort rI’Issy failed. The bombardment has recommenced and is now very violent. The. delegates of Freemasons were 001de received by President Thiers, and returned to the city on foot. The Masons take turns with the Nationals in guarding the banners of the order on the ramparts, and do duty bravely under a terrible fire. ‘M. Rossell in accepting the insfirgent min~ is‘try of war, says he shall have need 0T the absolute co-operation of the Commune, the troops, and the people of Paris. The provincial elections in all parts of France have resulted in the choice of Conservative Republicans. PARIS, Ma-y lst, afternoon, via London, 10:30 p m.â€"The Commune has revoked the order for the arrest of Gen. Cluseret. From Paris we have despatches which in .a. measure contradict those from Versailles. The rebels deny that the Government troops have at any time occupied Fort d’lssy, and assert that after its desertion by the Garri~ son a couple ofdays ago, volunteers from the city advanced and drove the Versailles forces from the trenches, remanned the fort, and then expelled the enemy from the cemetery .ot Issy and other positions inithc neighbour- hood. They also claim to have repulsed formidable attacks upon the Versaillais,and say they’will hold the fort at all hazards and if finally compelled to evacuate it will blow it up. From the same sources we learn that there has been a renewal of the firing on the west. and that preparations to resist a combined attaek upon the city are in active progress. Bari reades are being strengthened in every direction and the work of defence is incessant. It seems certain that the rebels are determined to fight with desperation to the last extremity. A series of barricades are building to coxgplegeiy encircle the citv. A statement comes from Berlin that the Germans have resolved to interfere it‘, with- in a given time, the Versailles Government shall not have succeeded in suppressing the 1ebellion. Such interference would be ter ribly humiliating for France, but in the in- terest of all parties it would be the best thing that could now happen. An armistice is said to have been con cluded for to day for the burial of the dead, and to allow the inhabitants oftowns finder bombardment to remove to a place of safety. People in the Rue des Ternes, Paris are driven by the shells into the cellars, and are afraid to venture out for provisions. The French Emeute. A meeting of Magistrates of the County of York was held in the Court House, yester- day. The following gentlemen were pres- ent :â€"Mr. P. Patterson, warden, in the chair,and Messrs W. Wallace, J P.Wheeler, Wm Tyrrell, R. L. Denison, W. H. Norris T. Rogers, B. Pearson, J. W. Collinslâ€"_Mul- holland,â€"-Dobson,Geo. Bostwick. Jno. Craw- ford, J. Lax-e,â€"Magin, W. J. Mitchell, J. McMullen, Wm. Hartman, P: P. Pearson, Wm. Snider, R. H. Brett, John Baxter, Bart. Bull and S. Machell. County constables were appointed as fol- lows zâ€"Aurom, J. J. Hunt, Henry B.Stiles, I‘lversly, John Lee; Lloydtown, Andrew Hope: Almira,Wm. Aglst. Alfred Spafl’ord ; Holland Landing, Jas. B. Evans; Scarboro, Andrew Hugh; Whitchurch, George Lloyd; Yorlivllle, John Tavcrnor. On motion of Mr. Denison, seconded by Dr. N0rris,it was resolved that the following. names be struck ofl‘ the list of constables for Yorkâ€"Patrick Kean-us, Wm. Smith, Sam. Martin and John Marshall; and the follow- ing added zâ€"Sam. Dunbar,Jolm Watson and James lonvoy. Carried. 0n the motions for the re appointment. of R. Hall,car0taker ofthe Court-House, and of P. Sheeean and Surgeant-Mujor Hastings as county constables, some opposition was manifested 0n the ground that too many constables were appointed from the city; but after discussion the objection was with- drawn. Thomas Bright William Lailey and Chas. Garde were added to the list of county con stables. Dr. Norris, with some appropriate re- marks, moved, seconded by Mr. Denison. â€"â€"That this session cannot separate without an expression of sympathy and condolence with the widow and family of the late John McNab,Esq., Clerk of the Peace and County Crown Attorney, and our deep regret at the loss the court has sustained by his sudden demise; and that a. copy of this resolution be engrossed and forwarded to the family ot'the deceased. Carried. “ That a. committee be appointed to con- sider the state of our present county consta- bnlzu‘y, and to make such recommendations to this session as they may deem necessary; said committee to consist of the Warden, the Reeves of towhships and village munici polities, Col. Denison, Wm. Wallis George Bostwick, James Parnham, Benjamin Pear- son, Nelson Garham, S. R. Wells, \Vm. Mitchell, John Ox-mesford, John Lane, the County Judge, and the mover and seconder, and that such committee meet on Saturday, ihe 13th of'May. 1871, at the office of the Clerk of the Peace, and that the Clerk ofthe Peace notify the parties.’7 Carried. Dr. Norris adverted to the inefficiency of the connty constabulary and said it was a. farce. There was no adequate compensation for the work expected, and he considered that a chief constable at least‘should be ap pointed at a fixed salary. He moved, sec- onded by Mr. Denison, Mr. Tyrrell observed that the present, tariff of fees in the office of the Clerk of the Peace was,in several respects,objectionable. The cost to the county of preparing volumi- nous amounts of' writing and the charge for filing papers, although they ‘might appear light as a county charge, Was such as to swell the emoluments othe office to a. very high figure. ' My. Denison understood that their fees amfluntflgd t0_§61,20()_ q year. Mr. Tyrrell stated that a tmiff of Clerks’ fees had been drawn 11p,\vhich Wonk! increase the fees and make the auditors’ work more difficult. M}. Jacques, Acting-Clerk of the Peace. said the Attorney-General han given his opinion on this subject the effect that these fees for filing papers in criminal business were necessary charges, andthat the county should pay them and not the Government. He added that the fees of the Clerk’s office did not exceed £500 per annum. ' Mr. B. Pearson moved, seconded by Mr. McMullen, that the following gentlemen be a conimitteee to examine the amended tariff of fees to be paid to Clerks of the Peace, and report; to the next adjourned General Session zâ€"Col. Denison, Wm. Tyrrell, Dr. Norris, W. A. Wallis, and J. W, Collins. Carried. In the consideration of the dispute be- tween the United States and Canada, grow- ing out of the fisheries and other questions of privilege rather than of right, the Joint High Commission appears to have reached several very sensible conclusions, which can- not fail to commend themselves to the in telligent popular approval. The commis- sioners recognize the absolute ownership by Cmada of the inshore fisheries, but think that the “ headland interpretation” has been too long abandoned to be again revived. Canada cannot, therefore, be called upon to surrender the privileges demanded by Our fishermen without receiving some adequate compensation, and the safest and best way to determine the nature of that compensa- tion is found in the adjustment of a treaty between the two Governments which shall provide for a commercial reciprocity and give Canada priveleges as great as those demand- ed by us. This is Sensible and business like. With regard to Canadian canals, the same conditions have been found to apply. Cana‘ da owns her own canal system; and as the privilege of using these canals, with out which the right to navigate the St. Lawrence is worthless, is a concession which rests with Canada, she has a moral and legal right to demand equal privileges in return. Whether the commission will consider it advisable to offer any suggestions as to the nature of the privileges to be surrendered by the United States in order to make the proposed recir procity equitable, or whether this matter Wlll be left to be adjusted by a commission to be appointed by the American and Cana- dian Governments, is not- yet known, but; it is probable that the Joint High Commission will meifly present the plan of settlement and leave the terms to be considered at some future time. Our Future relations with Canada If these unofficial rumors are correctsâ€"- and they are sufficiently probable to warrant us in believing them s0â€"â€"there is a prospect of an immediate and permanently satisfac» tory adjustment of all differences with Canada. The plan of settlement to be pro- posed by the Joint High Commission is one which can be accepted by both Govern- ments, for while it accords to Canada noth~ ing more than her legal rights. it demands of the United States nothing which cannot be honorably and advantageously conceded. If the plan is accepted, as there is reason to hope it will be, our relations with Canada will be more intimate and amiable in the future than they have been at any time since the expiration of the reciprocity treaty, which, though imperfect and unsatisfactory in many important particulars, was far bet- ter than the policy of commercial non-inter- course which has been the object of subse quent legislation on both sides of the St. Lawrenceâ€"JV. Y. Commercial Bulletin. It is announced that Menotti Garibaldi will return to Italy. The Session then adjourned. County Magistrates’ Session THE YORK HLRALD, RICHMOND HILL, ONT, FRIDAY," MAY 5, 1871. 1mm €3ka (gm/“mm On Wednesday evening the ofiicers of' the Richmond Hill Mechanics" institute held their last re-union of the season in the Masonic Hall. We have no hesita- tion in saying that it has proved, as was announced, the best of the series. The musical part of the excellent programme provided was exceedingly well rendered. Where all have done well it is difficult to select the best, and as “ comparisons are odious” suflice it for us to say that the most entire satisfaction was given to a large and appreciative audience. The literary part of the programme was well sustained by' Mr. Boom Kay and Mr. Carson. As an elocutionist it would be adifficult matter to find Mr. Kay’s supe- rior. His selections are chosen with good taste,and his delineation so apropos to the sentiment of the authors that the audience feel as if in the presence of the realityâ€" the conclusion only dispelling the illusion, and waking them up to a hearty and enthusiastic encore. PART 1.â€"Uverturo, Mrs. Hostetter; Readingâ€"I wouldn’t, would you, Mr. Car- son; The Hunter’s Song, Misses Reid and Woods; \Vakenl my injured honor, Mr. A. Willson; Readingâ€"The Spanish Champion, Mr. Room Kay; I cannot sing that song to- night, Miss 'l‘upper; Song~ll0ck me on the waves of the sea, Rev. J. H. McCollum ; Readingâ€"from Lover, Mr. Kay 5 The swal- low’s farewell, Misses Vanderburgh. The following was the programme for the evening. PART 2,â€"Flick and Flock, Misses Teefy and Tupper; Juanita, Miss C. Campbell and Mr. W. Snowdon; Look at the Clock, Mr. Carson; 0117 could I teach the nightin- gale, Misses Reid and Woods; Readingâ€" The Bell, Mr. Kay; Good mght little blos- som, Miss Tupper; Readingâ€"Hamel vs Pic- wiclng. Kay; Sorg,Mr. A. Willson; Read- ing from Dickens, Mr. Kay; Overture, Mrs. Hostetter; Finaleâ€"God save the Queen. On motion of' A. M. Hood, the Vice President, seconded by Mr. Jas. Law- rence, the thanks of the Institute were given to the performers who had contribu- ted to the success of the evening. The President, Mr. Harrison, then announced 3. Concert to be held at Newton 'Brook, on the 17th inst.,; also a benefit night for Mr. Kay on the 15th of June; re- quested a meeting of the Managing Uem- mittec on Tuesday evening next, in the Masonic Hall, and in a short speech an- nounced the expiration of his term of ofliee, thanking the members of the In- stitute for the respect shown him, and for their hearty cooperation in the past year. ' The annual meeting of the Richmond Hill Mechanics’ Institute, was held in the Masonic Hall, on Tuesday evening last, the date established by law. The attendance of' members was good, the President, Mr. Harrison, presiding over the meeting. Mr. Geo. B. Nicol, who acted as Secretary during the past year and who has given very active attention to the prosperous Working of the Insti- tute, read the annual report, which ap- pears in another column, showing that it never occupied such a healthy position as it does at the present time. The re- port was, on motion,-adopted. .‘he elec- tion of officers for the current year was then proceeded with. A vote of thanks was tendered to the retiring President, Mr. Harrison, who had been so untiring in his efforts for the prosperity of the institute; to the Secretary, and to the Managing Committee. The following are the new ofiicers electad : J. M. Lawrence, President. D. Boyle, First Vice Pres1dent. I. French, Second Vice President. I. Crosby, Treasurer. R. A. Gray, Secretary. COMMITTEE OF MANAGEMENT.â€"â€"H. Newberry, G. Newberry, P. Savage, W. Pogue, A. M. Hood, Wm. Harrison, Wm. Trench, Jas. Warren, including the Officers. THE HORSE CASE.â€"The suit, in the Queen’s Benchâ€"Peck es. Ferrisâ€" which has agitated the public mind in this neighborhood for some weeks past, with regard to the ownership of' the im- ported horse called “A one,” was to have been brought up for hearing on Monday last, at Barrie. Previous to it coming into court, Ferris confessed that he had received from_ Mr. Peck $1,500 to buy the horse in Britain for him and admitted all that the plaintiff, Peck, demanded. Ferris, the defendant in the case, immediately after purchased the horSe for $2000, paying half of, Mr. Peck's law expenses in addition, Special Meeting._T. G. & B. Railway Insolvent Act of 1869.â€"â€"J0hn Kern Insolvent Act of 1869.â€"T. Clarkson. Chinese Garden Powder. Rye Straw Wantedâ€"W. H. Myers. Ale and P0rtel‘.~â€"I. French. - For Sale.â€"I. French. List of Letters in P. 0. Just Receiyed.â€"â€"G. A. Barnard. Struyed.-â€"-F. Gaby. MECHANIOS’ INSTITUTE. RIUHMOND HILL, Amle 28, 1871. NEW ADVERTISEMENTS RIG-UNION. ANNUAL REPORT OF THE RICH- MOND HILL MECHANICS’ INSTITUTE. At the close of their term of dflice, the Managing Committee of the Rich- mond Hill Mechanics’ Institute, bring before the members at their Annual meeting in compliance with a clause in, the constitution, a report of their pro- ceedings for the past year. They are pleased to be able to say that great suc- cess has attended their efforts during the year, and that the Institute is in a very flourishing and prosperous condition. This is gratifying, but notwithstanding there is still a debt of one hundred and thirty dollars with interest to be wiped out, which the committee hope Wlll be done during the next year. This debt , was incurred by furnishing the new hall, iin this village, which cost the Institute two hundred and sixteen dollars and five centsâ€"only eighty six dollars and five' cents of the debt has been paid by money made by the Institute during the past year, so if the members wish it cancelled this ensuing year, greater exertions even will‘have to be made. There were four literary and musical entertainments given during the year, which were very successful both pecuniary (as will be seen by the Treasurer’s report annexed) and otherwise. rThere were also three? lectures. These are not as well attended ‘ as they ought to be; though there was a marked improvement in this respect at the last one delivered. The committee would urge on the members the necessity of doing all in their power to insure good houses to the lecturers, otherwise they will get tired of coming; nothing being so discouraging as speaking to empty benches; The evening class of'in- struction so highly recommended by many Institutes, they have never attemp- ted to organize, believing it to be un- called for in a village so much favored with free schools as this. But they do regret that the debates have been en- tirely neglected, and hope that the offi- cers appointed for this year will be able next annual meeting to report more fa- vorable in this respect. There are now sixty seven members on the books, made up of sixty three ordinary, one life, and three honorary members; being an in- crease cf fifteen in the list of ordinary members since the last report. There are eighteen magazines and reviews, two [illumewspa . taken inAthp ,Li- - brary.“"Besides; ‘t-‘Iicsel the Library was» materially added to last summer, on re- . ceiving the government grant, by purcha- srng standard works of history and trav~ els. By an act passed last session to - amend the agricultural and arts act, ‘ the Mechanics’ Institute are entitled to i receive two dollars for every one dollar subscribed for the purchase of books, ‘ other than fiction being double the amount given before which was dollar for dollar. In concluding their report i the committee desire to thank the large number of friends who, during the sea- son just closed, have given such valuable assistance at their entertainments, and also the public for their very liberal sup- port and paronage. The abstract of the Secretary and Treasurer’s accounts for the year ending April 29, 1871, are hereto annexed. To Government Grant. . . . .. . . . “ Promissory Notes discounted “ Subscriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . “ Re Unions... . . . . . .. “ Lectures . Canada can boast of a paper, the il- lustrations of which are prepared in a manner superior in beauty and life- like appearance, to the ordinary method of engraving on wood. and which, we believe is peculiar to no other in the world than the “Canadian Illustrated News.” Its pages contain from week to week not only correct illustrations of our eminent public men but also an outline of their history, which is undoubtedly authentic, it being open to inspection by the parties concerned. For sale at the Herald Book Store. OR. By Government Grant expended. .$ “ Appropriation for Magazine. . . ‘ Rem, for Temperance Hall. . . . “ Furnishing New Hall. . . . . . . . . “ Printing and Stationery . . . . . . Insurance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . “ Expenses Lecturers and Readers ‘ Librarian’s account. . . . . . . . . . “ Postage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . n RICHMOND HILL POST OFFICE SA- VINGs’ BANKâ€"MONTHLY REPORT.â€"â€"â€" The following is an exhibit of the busi- ness done in the Richmond Hill Branch of the Post Oflice Savings Bank, during the month of April :â€" ' Total Deposits in Bank . . . . . . . . $30,813 00 Deposits during month of April. 1,337 00 Withdrawals do do . 2,518 93 The Deputy Castlelar announces that he will introduce a. motion in the Cortes, de- manding the dethronement of the King. M. TEEFY, Postmaster. ..$ 52 68 .. 150 35 .. 63 00 .. 96 42 .. 6 7G $369 $369 52 35 18 216 26 3 13 The following statements and resolu-l tions were passed at a recent meeting of i the Yorkville Council, when the accounts ‘ of the municipality for the year 1870,‘ came up for final audit by the Connoil. It shows that auditing accounts in York- ville, as well as in several other corpora- tions in the country, is a farce. Either the Councils appoint auditors who lack the experience in making up proper ac- counts or they do not allow pay: enough to proper accountants to warrant them in assuming such responsibility. Let comâ€" petent parties be appointed to such posi- tions, and there will be little danger of similar blunders coming before the pub- lic every few months, in other munici- palities besides Yorkville. Resolved that whereas the estimates of this council for the year 1870 required the following appropriations : For School Board. .............. $1107z00 “ Interest and Sinking fund 1482285 “ Board of Works ........... 850:00 “ Repairs of Town Hall.... 40:00 And Whereas it appears by the expen- diture of this council for the following sums in the said year 1870, have been incurred and expended. For School Board ............... $144983 “ Interest and Sinking fund 925275 “ Board of Works Expended... .$1141:92 Incurred ...... 654205 Moved by Mr. Smart, seconded by Mr. McMullen. 1795:97 Repairs of Town Hall ......... . 244-:72 And in the matter of Interest and Sinking fund, the sum of $925575 only has been expended, leaving on account of the Sinking fund $55710 which does not appear in the statement of the nudiâ€" tors to have been carried to the Sinking fund account. And whereas the report of the said auditors does,not show the ab0ve iicts. And whereas at page 49 of the said account the sum of $1000 is credited as received for debenture note matured, but whether the same belongs to the sinking fund. account or not does not ap pear. Q It is therefore resolved that the report of the said auditors and the statement of receipts and expenditure therein re- ferred to, be referred back to them to report accordingly, and generally to amend their report as they may think necessary. PRESENTATIONâ€"On Sunday last, the Teachers of the Wesleyan Methodist Sabbath School in this town, presented Mri John Sanderson with two large vol- ilmes of Cassell’s Illustrated Bible Dic- tionary, containing upwards of six hun- dred engravings, as a slight token of their appreciation of his services in the Sabbath School. The Superintendent, Mr. \Vm. Harrison, in a few words ex- pressive of the pleasure and gratifica- tion it afforded him in making the pre- sentation on behalf ofthe Teachers, gave the volumes to Mr. John Sanderson who acknowledged the unexpected gift in a short, but appropriate reply. “ The St. Lawrence River is a dangerous rival of the Erie Canal. A large amount of trade is diverted by it now, and enterpri- sing citizens aided by the Government, are endeavoring to increase it, and thus make the river, according to the Minister of Ma- rine, ‘the great highway to the West,’ and Montreal a port of distribution for the grain of the Western States bordering on the great lakes. This trade should properly come to the city of New York. The grain of the West should be distributed here, not in a foreign port. The Erie Canal, which has become too small for the demands upon it, should be increased in capacity, and tells decreased to the lowest point compatible with the requirements of the Constitution.” A meeting will be held in the school- room, Richmond Hill, on Saturday, May 20th, at 11 o’clock sharp, for the purpose of organizing a Teachers’ Con- vention. irrespective of limits. All in- terested are earnestly invited to attend. The “few acres of snow” which, a few centuries ago, constituted the Canada of to- day are certainly growing into importance. President Grant has accorded to us a semi» nationality. Every action of our Parliament is watched with the closest interest by our big neighbor. We have become a matter of some concern to Uncle Sam and his children. There is nothing probably in the relations of the two countries which calls forth so much comment from the United States press than the St. Lawrence route, unless it may be the fisheries. New York and Buffalo are considerably moved over the threatened abandonment of the ditch called the Erie Canal. The Times of the former city thus refers to the subject: Go on, gentlemen. We admire your pluck and energy, and can almost feel re- gret that in respect of water communica tion between the west and the seaboard Na.- ture has done so little, comparatively, for you. The St. Lawrence route is every year more and more asserting its superiority; and our neighbors need not be much sur- prised to find Bufl’alo some day not very dis- taut become of small account, and the significant placards “ To let” become more numerous in New York tenements. The The St. Lawrence route against all odds I Bismarck’s special organ, the Provincial Correspondenz, has a. circulation of less than twenty-five hundred copies"; The earnings of the Central Pacific for the first three months of this year amount to $1,602,328. The wealthiest man in Iowa is Hon. B. Allen, of Des Moines, whose assessment for the last year was $1,140,000. YORKVILLE ACCOUNTS. The Rival Routes. Flour. :95} barrel... Wheat, 5‘9 bush . . . Spring Wheat, #9 bush . Barley. 39 bush. . . . . . . . Pease, do Oats, do Hay, 73? ton . . . . . . . . . . . Strawfijfitou Butter 1139 It; rolls... .. . Pork per 1001b.... . . Wool 758 1b. _ . . . . . . . . .. Apples pm bb|.. . . . . . . . Potatoes, per bag . . . . . Richmond Hill Station. taking effect April 24, 1871 : Going North 8.04 A.M. . . . . . Going South 9.34 AJVI . . . . . . 1V1. mond Hill PostOtfice. Until further notice. the mails will be closed at this office as follows: ' Southern mail . . .. .....(i:30 P M. N.B. REGISTERED LETTERS will require to be handed in 15 minutes before the time of closing. BRITISH MAILS Are closed at Toronto as follows : By Cunard Line. every Monday. . . 10:30 A.M. By Canadian Line. every Thursday 10:00 P.M. The rate on Letters for the United Kingdom (via Quebec in summer, and Portland in win- ter),is now reduced to 6 cents per 1} oz. weight. If sent via New York, it will be S cts per l oz. These rates apply only to prepaid letters; ifsent unpaid, or insufficiently prepaid, there will be a line of double the amount of deficientpostage. ’M. TEEFY, Postmaster. ‘ N.B. Letters for Despatch by these hues of Sieamers should be so marked. 11 The ownei' can have it by applying to J. Nelson, Maple; and paying expenses. U the Subscriber. Lot 49. 1st Con. Vaughan Richmond HiH‘ on Saturday, [ho 29th uh., a SHIClzP. The owner is requested to prove pro- perty. pay expenses and Lake it away. .LV the shareholders of the Toronto, Grey and Bruce Railway Company, that a Spocal General Meeting of the said shareholders will be held at the oflices of the said Company. in City of 'I'orollt'), on ‘Monday, the fifth (5) day of June, A.D. 1871y at the hour of twelve (12) o’clock, noon, for the purpose of giving to the Directors of the said Company. the sanction of of the said shareholders. to the issue by the said directors of the bonds of the Company. under. in pursuance of. and for the purposes declared in the Qist section of the Act of the Legislature of the Province of Ontario, incor- porating the said Company. ielligent Boy. One Who Has a know- ledgeof the Grocery Trade preferred. Apply at this office. Dated at Toronto. this 28th day of April, 19 71. Net’ce is hereby given that all the debls re- maining due to the above Estate will be sold by Public Auction, at noonyon At the rooms of MBSSX‘S. F. \V. Coate & Co., King Street. Toronto. Th0 list is open to in- spection at tho Assignee’s office. MONDAY, THE 15TH DAY OF MAY, 1871 Gents’ White long C'oth Shirt, Linen Front from $1 each. Gents’ Fancy Winpey Shirt, from 87;c each. Gents' Fancv Colored Jean Shirt, Fast Colors, from 50 cents Gents’ Colored and White Merino, Under Shirt, from 50 cents each. Gents’ Cotton Drawers, Socks, &c. With an Excellent Assortment uf Opera and other Paper Collars. at 20 cents per box. with a silk bow tie to each Box. JOB PRINTING "VANTED IMMEDIATELY, AN IN ielligent Bov. One who has a know- Northern Mai]. . Southern Mail . . Mail for 0W BELLS FOR APRIL, Richmond Hill, Nov. 28, 1870 April 27, 1871 N THE MATTER- OF GEORGE AL- VERY WEEK FOR APRIL, Richmond Hill. May 4, 1771. SALE OF UNCOLLECTED DEBT? 6664f "AME 'INTO THE PREMISES 0F JOHN KERR, Assignee. Toronto, lst May, 1871. 666-2 UST RECEIVED, IN STOCK, ORTHERN RAILWAY OF CANADA TMMAPLE, A _SUM_QF MONEY AILS MADE UP AT THE RICH SPECIAL GENERAL MEETING Ncm lencrtissmcuts. OTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO Done Neat and Quick attbe Herald Office By Orr/07' Toronto, Grey and Bruce Railway. fipenial Noting. Insolvent Act of 1869. TORONTO MA RKE'I‘S. LAN BARNARI). AN INSOLVF Almira Cashel .. . ..... Gormley . . . . . . Headford. . . . . . Victoria Square W. SUTHERLAND TAYLOR, Secretary. Arrived at the Herald Book Store. At G. A. BARNARD’S, Arrived at the Herald Book Store. h ... ,’§‘9bush......- :l....----....-- a...-.-......- Boy Wanted. VENING MAIL. Richmond Hill. Sign of the British Flag Staff. MORNING, --‘.............6230AM. .6230 A.M. Estray. Found Toronto, May 4. 1871. 05500300500200 14379500203Fll 6110008007031 @@@@@@@@@@@@@ 8066000:0000 W3368500H5309 5110002806020 $ 1 .....-o ........ u o noun- 0 n FRED. GABY. , . ,5.04 VJ“. .. . . ..8.09 mm. Change of time | 11:30 A M. >011 Tuesdays ] and Fridays. 665-5 666-5 666-4 DEATH TO CATERPILLARS! Currant Bushes 5‘ F wit Trees INSECTS, GRUBS AND GATERPILLARS, *3 Price 25 cents per package; For Sale by Druggists and Seedsmen. Prepared only by J. of the village of Lemouville, Township of Whitchurch, County 01 York. an Insolvent. The Insolvent has made an assignment of his esta‘e to me, and the creditors are notified to meet at the place of business of tho Insol- vent. in the village of Lemonvilie, on At two o’clock in the afternoon. to receive statements of his affairs and to appoint an as- signee. THO MAS CL ARKSON, JUST RECEIVED ! ALE AND PORTER The Best and Cheapest ever ofl'el'ed in tho neighborhood. at the Tea Chest. Hill Posh ffice. lst May. 1871: Brillinger. Jacob (2) Bullen, W. Craddock, A. (‘2) Conners, James Clark, J. B. Coleman. Dennis Demon, Mrs. Donor, Sylvanus Dixon, George Dalton. J. Espy, Joseph Gee. Joseph Hunler, Rachel Hislop. Mrs, Ellen Hutchins, J. W. Hird, Robert (2) Hurd, William Kayam. Oliver Lawson, Thomas Ledgerwood , Agnes Miller, Frank Molfit, James Miller, Edward McKenzie, Fanny Nigh, John Phillips. Isaac G. Phillips. Thomas Patterson, Allen Rennie. Robert Robertson. Wm. Rmherford. Eben Stralton, A. Scott. Thomas Stephenson. Nathaniel Sibborn, C. (2) Thea, Owen Whitlock, F. Wice. H. Wright, Hassatd Williams. M. m.” AtCurrent Rates. All orders accompanied by CASH and BAGS, left at Lemon’s Hotel on Monday, Wednesday and Friday of each week, will be dnlivered wi:hin twenty-four hours from hour of ordPr. 'l‘ne subscriber will ad- hereto this contract. and hopes to prove that the new idea will he as profitablo to himself as to his Customers. .I. pard to furnish families in the neighbor- hood with the different grades of FLOUR. also VV of about lb or 17 years. to learn the Blacksmilhing business. Apply to EDWIN BOOTHBY. Almira 5th COIL, Markham Chopping Done on Reasonable Terms [ JOHN BRUNSKILL. J: Subscriber. on VVednesduv last, a Cow. coior nearly while 4 years old. with horns turned in. When last seen she was making for the ‘2nd Con. of Markham. bv way of the: Dr’s side lino. Anyone returning or giving: informafion as to her whereabouts. will be suitably rewarded. HE SUBSCRIBER IS NOW PRE- Dard to furnish families in the neighbor- ‘3 OR 4 DOZEN BUNDLES GOOD RYE ‘ ANTED, A STRONG, ACTIVE LAD of ahnut lb or 17 years. to learn tho 6664f N THE MATTER OF JOHNfi HILL, TUESDAY, THE SIXTEENTH DAY OF MAY NEXT, CHINESE GARDEN POWDER On every description of Trees and Plants. Insolvent Act of 1869, and Amendments thereto. [FROM THE PREMIS‘ES'OF ’EHE l. FRENCH. Richmond Hill, May 3. 1871. 666-tf Thomhill. April, 1871. Harness Establishment. Richmond Hill, May 3. 1871. 6661f. 3a. A Light Buggy, A set of Single Harness, Silver Mounted. Apply at the Tea Chest. Richmond Hill, May 3, i871. Richmond Hill. April 27, 1871 BRAN, SHORTS, SCREENINGS, &c. FARMERS AND GARDENERS, List of Letters ~ EMAINING IN THE RICHMOND lmerim Assignee. Exchange Buildings, Wellington Street. Toronto. may: ijREEâ€"SPRING WAGON, STOCK 0F BROOMS, Wanted Immediately, THE TEA CHEST! Apfirentlce Wanted. CASH PAID FOR WHEAT. HUGH MILLER, & Co" OF VERY SUPERIOR. QUALITY. For Sale, Cheap. Ale and Porter. STRAVV. At W. II.MYERS’ Destroys all kinds of Pomona Mills. Look out for your MEDICAL HALL, 167 King Street East, Toronto. A large stock of Also a large Strayed THE Wice. H. Wright, Hassard Williams. M. Wilford, Wm; W. H. MYERS. M. TEEFY, r. n. I. FRENCH. 666-:f 665-4