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It has been objected, however that we should still be under a high protective tariff, and that this tariff would discriminate against the mott- er country in favor of the United States. To this we reply that the discrimination against Great Britain would be no greater than it is at present. There would be a discrim~ ination. it is true, but it would be Now Commerctal Union with the United States would remove all lets and hindrances to trade intercourse on the continent of North America. The wall ol custom houses, which turns trade from its natural course, would be broken down. Our native minerals, our native timber, our grain, in fine, all our natural pro- ductions which are sufficient for hundreds otumillions would no long- er be limited in their output to the supply 0! five millions. but would have for customers sixty millions of people. Again, articles which now must be carried thousand". of miles to reach us, would be found at our very doors. Instead of paying two prices for something produced at a great cost here. we should have the privilege of buying it lower in cost and superior in make. In other words, Canadians, instead of being restricted to their own borders,would ; have an open market in all this con. ‘ tinent. Every one is aware that the Unit- ed States have adopted a high pro- tective tariff, and that Canada in the N. P. is protected by a tariff nearly as high. The result is that there exists between the two coun- tries a barrier that tends to render "trade between them almost impossi- ble. The United States comprise an area so large that to a great ex- tent they are independent of loreign markets, finding within their own borders ready sale for the greater part of their manufactures. Can- ada IS not so fortunately situated. It has, it is true, an area equally as large as its powerful neighbor, but its population is only as one to eleven. Its climate, moreover, is much less varied, and consequently its natural productions are much more limited. Hence Canada is forced to seek her markets in lands several thousand miles distant, i'and to forego the market just across her border. Nor is this all. The Do- minion of Canada is at present com- posed of some five or six provinces, three at which are separated from Ontario and Manitoba by a very long stretch of territory. Yet these three provinces are forced by the exigencies of hostile tarifls to deal with people very remote and pass bytneir neighbors within easy reach. The result is, 01 course, ruinous, ior it is contrary to nature, contrary to the laws of trade, contrary to the principle that a people should be al- lowed to buy and sell in the most profitable market. It has been complained by several of our readers that all the articles which they have read on Commerc- ial Union have been couched in terms too vague and too general. They ask what is definitely meant by Commercial Union, and what would in all likelihood be its direct effects on Canada. We gladly take the opportunity at doing anvthing that may serve to throw light on this question. We have steadily continued to declare ever since the present agitation was begun that the . adoption of so great a change in our commercial relations must be pre- ceded by a full and impartial inves- tigation. In view of the fact that Commercial Union is no party cry. lulness and impartiality in its dis- cuss10n are rendered doubly easy. RICHMOND HILL. Thursday, Oct. 13, ‘87 an Adâ€"â€"â€"R. W Neville @1112 fliheml. NEW ADVERTISEMENTS COMMERCIAL UNION. or to The Liberal Oflice, Richmond Hill. East half 0110: 15, 8th Con. Whilchm'ch. conâ€" taining 100 acres. about 80 or 90 cleared ; g9od 01“? loam. (a0 barns. and good frame d‘yelhng. 1% StlorieS. 4! pump and W911. Farm 1n fine now ition. V-,V.. va. Our Public School seems to be a. “thorn in our flesh.” \Ve have had our fights over trustee elections, squabbles about. caste, and now some bad small boys have persisted 1n playing truant until the teacher’s Dat‘ence exploded in wrath. The question now is, suspension or ex- pulslon, The ladies 6f the Methodist Church gave a very successful socxal at the resi- dence of W. '1‘. Brown, Esq., on Tuesday of last week. The proceeds, in aid of the Parsonage Fund, amounted to about $30. From our own Correspondent. The sancmy of the Sabbath has been broken for some time past by a party of depraved youths who drive from Toronto and after refreshing themselves at. a pop- ular hostilerv. engage in the game of base ball, tn the annoyance of these who wish to pass the day in quiet. FOR SALE A few cases of hen roost fishing are reputed in this vicinity. Mr. Eph. Boake returned tn the York Colony, N. W.T., this Week. taking with him a number qf_sheep and cattle. Miss Annie Jackson is aipresent visit- ing friqnds at Buzl'alo. STOPS Droppingstrom ' Nual passages EASY TO USE. into the throat and excessive expectemtlon caused by CA- taxrh. Sold by Druggiats. or sent pre-pajd on receipt of price, 500. and 81. Address FULFORD 8x 00.. Broekvlllo. Ont. From our own Correspondent Rev. Chas. Fish and wife have return- ed frnm their trip to Regina. They speak in glowing terms of the harvest just gathered in; they also brought home several samples of grain and grasses, one specimen of native grass measuring Over nine feet in length. Dr. G. w. Fish leaves this week for his new field of labor near Buwmanville. wher.e ht? int_en£ls practising. We trust that all wxll jom in the endeavor to make the Institute all that it is capable 0t being made. The result will be amusement to many, and profit to all. a The Directors are about to make a splendid addition to the library by the purchase of the leading periodi- cals of Great Britain and of the United States. They are going to establish a debating society,a prom- inent feature of which will be a mock parliament. In this mimic house, all the live questions of the day will be treated. There will be a government and an opposition. There will be votes ol non-confi- dence, which are sure to be followed by amusing oratorical struggles. A determined effort is being made by the friends 01 the Mechanics' In- stitute in this village to render it far more useful and wide-spreading in its influence 101' good than it has hitherto been. Their effort will be ‘ futile unless they receive the hearty co-operation of the villagers. And surely help could not be asked in a better cause. All the associations of the Institute are good ; all its teachings are good ; all its pleasures are good. It oflers an antidote to wearlness of body, to trouble of mind. It is a bulwark to virtue,and a barrier to vice. It softens the as- perity of labor ; it lends zest and profit to amusement. It compels forgetlulness of one's own cares by imparting an interest in the cares of others. Apply to] altogether in favor of Canada. Our geographical Dosuion most plainly points to the United States as our natural neighbors in commerce, and Commercial Union would sweep away every impediment to that commerce. \Ve should benefit our- selves by the change without domg Great Britain either a wrong or an injustice. THE 1MB CHAIVICS’ INSTITUTE. Newton Brook Thornhill WM ECKARDT. I50 Church_St. SOUTHING, BLEANSING, HEALING. It cure- Gold In Head. HAY FEVER. BATAHRH, Torénto R. W. NEVILLE the store. age of the old customers of ance and receive the patron- hope‘S to make the acquaint- BOOTS & SHOES CLOTHING, General Dry Goods, R. W. NEVILLE B. GRENNAN, HATS, CAPS, Come and see me, it will At very low prices. and Is 0 enian 11D :1 full as- D A GROCERIES, Successor to pay you. sortment of Splendid assortment of Ladies' and Children’s Slippers Several Cheap Lines to suit the times for Ladies’ and Gentleman’s wear. Custom Work a Specialty. Repairing neatly and promptly done. BEST FRENCH KID, CALF KID, GONDOLA. BUFF & CORDOVAN LADIES’ LACED AND BUTTONED GYPSY BALS. NE‘V SUM MEI-'1 STOCK COMPLETE ! The cheapest line of All-Wool Grey Flannels in the village. A Fine Assortment of Worsteds, Tweeds, &c., at Bottom Prices. MILLINERY & MANTLE GOODS THE FIRE PROOF. New Fall Goods ! DRESS GOODS & WINOEYS. W. ATKINSON, Silks, Satins, Velvets, P1ushes,Dress Goods, Tweed Suitings’, Meltons, Electric Capes, Jersey Jackets, Mantles,Ulsters,Tailors’ Trim- mings, &o., 860. The finest collection ever shown in the County. PRICES, PRICES, PRICES, PRICES. EVERYBODY SHOULD SEE Groceries, Hardware. Crockery, Glassware, &c. I. CROSBY. 3% RICHMOND Hfij DRY GOODS, DIRECT IMPORTEB. Children‘s Boots of all varieties. Black and Colored. Below Toronto Figures. And Gentlemen's Seamless Boots, Something new and spicy. The only place in Town having control n: . ATKENSON’S GREAT BARGAINS IN OF IMPORTED ARRIVING DAILY AT ROBT. SIVERS.