Montreal herald and daily commercial gazette, 8 avril 1875, jeudi 8 avril 1875

[" c CABDS, To Impoilors ffom Fiance, GUSTAVE BOSS ANGE, GENERAL COMMISSION MERCHANT And Export, r of f rench Manufactures, TP-AS.TPS.£*3.BRANCHES\u2014HAVRE $ BORDEAUX.Represented In the Dominion of Canada 1)7 BOSSAN&S & GARDINER, 30 Hospital Street, Montreal, Soie Agents for P.Flos Pebb, CtiAkey, BoeCABT, F CKO BY, HüGO, Pa is.Marcl) 4\t6m 53 john McDonald, Accotmtant.230 Ft.James Street, MO-Sï-RgAL, Mardi 1 6m 50 JAMES TYRE, C Sciai Aesignee, JOHN PULTON.Accountant, UNION BUILDINGS, 43 St.Francois Xavier Street, MONTREAL.January 30 25 franc o.W O O I), AnvoOArK, 2.*0 gat- ër«,iAA«3E3 eati'oot.Nearly opposite HKUAnn OSloe, June 27\tly 152 MerINTYRE & CARMAN BARRISTERS, A TT0RNEY8-A T-LA W Solicitors in Uüancery, NOTARIES PUBLIC, Ac., ocsïTtT^rvçr^i-rfLsXji, M'lHTTBB,\t».B.OAEKAN.January 10\tly 9 JAMES SMITH, NOTARY PQBLIO, Would beg to inform the Public that he has resumed Practice as a Notary at 146 ST.JAMES STREET, Over Messrs GIBB 2Xt;ioxa.63 SPARKS STREET, (P O.Box 461) Ottawa.Patent business of every kind attended to ; Trade and Timber Marks, and Vermont Junction R.R.Shefüord ana1, the S.B.O.Railways .Looal Mailt, \u2022 \u2022\u2022 \u2022\tBeauharnoig Route\t Chambly aud St.Cesaire.Contrecœur, Varcnnes «S Vftrr.herpt.\t6 00 7 4ft \tCote St.Paul\t\t7 00 .\tTannery West \t\t7 00 ft 4ft\tHuntingdon.\t6 00 2 00\tLachine\t .\t.\t6 Of: .\tLonpueuil\t\t6 00 2 1ft\tSt.Lambert\t\t \tLaprairie\t\t\t\t\t\t7 Si1 \tGlasgow, Sault-aux-\t \tItejDllets \t\t00 ft 15\tTenribonneA St.Vincent.\t7 00 6 00\tPoint St.Charles\t St.Laurent, 8t.Euata-che St.Scholastique and\t8 30 \tBelle Riviere.\t.\t7 00 1 30\tSt.Jeromo, St.Rose and\t 2 30\t8t.Therese\t St.Johns and St.Armand\t7 00 \tStation\t\t8 00 Three Rivers, by North Shore Land Route.Maritims Prcvincet.Now Brunswick.Nova Scotia and P.E.I.Newfoundland forwarded daily on Halifax,whence despatch ia 011 alternate Tuesdays, counting from 16th June., GLOBE.A.M.P.M.7 4ft 7 4ft 8 00 7 45 7 4ft 7 DO 7 00 2 00 21 & 7 2 15 2 00 1 80 8 «ft 10 8 A 10\t\tUnited States.Boston and New England States, except Maine-.New York and Southern States\t\t\t\t7 0 \t\tIsland Pond, Portland and\t 8 00\t\tMaine\t \t\ta) Western and Pacific\t 8 *11\t\tStates and Manitoba.-\t7 45 \t\tWest Indies.\t Letters, Ac., prepaid via Now York I are forwarded daily on New York j whence .mails are despatched ; i For Havana and West Indies, via ! \u2022 Havana ovary Thursday P.M.For St.Thomas, the West Indies j and Brazil, on the 23rd of every month.\tI Great Britain, By Canadien Line (Friday).\u2022 By New York on Mondays, Tuesday?A Saturdays.M 2 15 2 00 2 00 2 00 2 16 2 15 .2 80 5 00 -¦{ 2 15 1 30 2 1ft 7 00 r co 2 15 2 15 2* A 7 7 45 2 15 7 00 2 15 «) Postal Car Bags open till 8.30 a.m.and 9.00 p.m.b) Postal Car Bags open till 2.40 and 9.0') p.m.Registered Letter* must be posted 1ft minute {before the closing of each Mail.Street Boxes are visited at 10 a.m., 12.30, 5.30 and 8 p.m.CARDS.mim.DAVIES A CO., OF TUB MOHTBSAT.STOCK KXCHAKO», BROKERS In Stooka.Boada.Uxchange, &o.,«nd AGENTS rOS SH* KBSOTIATIOM Of MORTGAGES & FINANCIAL Arrangements generally.117 St.Francois Xavier Street TRADE Am COMMERCE.That desirable and valuable property, belonging to the Estate of the late James Blssett, St Johns, will be sold or leased upon favourable terms.It possesses the following advantages :\u2014 It Is In the BUSINESS PART of the Town, surrounded by the principal Hotel, the l ost Office, Telegraph Office, Custom House and U.S.Consulate and News Printing House.It faces Richelieu Street on the west, and the Richelieu River on the east.The LOT on which It stands measures about 85 feet x 2S0.The MAIN BUILDING measures 40 feet x 80.(This Is built of the handsomest square stone and of brick, and contains Three Flats and a Easement.) The BRICK STOREHOUSE adjoining measures 37 feet x 100.(This is two stories blah.) Tt.e WHARF has a frontage which meaenrea 175 feet The STOREHOUSE on Wharf measures 40 feet x 60.(This contains two flats.) The ICEHOUSE measures 24 x 24.v h-te are also attached BARN, SH-SD, STABLE, Ac., Sc , and a Fairbank\u2019s Patent Three Ton Coal Scales.The p:oper(y would make the finest Hotel for 50 miles round, or could be converted into a Manufactory, Store or magnificent Gentleman\u2019s Residence.There being a Brick Oven of the largest size and approved make on the premises, It would bn exactly fitted for a large Bread and Biscuit Bakery.The increasing value of property a1! over and around St.Johns, makes the Immediate purchase of this property noble chance for Capitalists.Apply by letter to JAMES BISSETT, Executor, Montreal or St.Johns St.Johns, 10th February, 1875\t67 FOR SALE.BOOK & JOB PRINTING AhJ.DtcSCBIPTIONS AT THIS \u201cHERALD \u201d OFFICE.PENNY, WILSON & GO, Steamboat for Sai.fi ______ ¦£12^(3 ISiXlXA/ll- \u201c ADOLPHUS,\u201d As she now lies in Tate\u2019s Dry Dock.Apply to T.S.BROWN, Assignee to Estate of John Cokwolt-t.Or to\tWILLIAM WORKMAN, jfebrustry 23\t45 Montreal, Wednesday Evening.Cdstoms Receipts to-day, $27,736.06.The local flour market was more active this forenoon the transactions reported numbering about 1 000 barrels.We have no material alteration to notice in prices, but holders are very firm and the tendency appears to be towards higher rates.200 barrels Spring Extra were sold at $4 45 ; 100 Superior Extra at $5 10 ; 150 do at $5 05 i 200 Strong Bakers\u2019 at $4 55 ; 50 barrels Extra Superfine changed hands at $4 90 ; 100 Superfine at $4 32j ; 200 Medium Strong Bakers\u2019 at |4 55, and 200 Upper Canada bags at $2 20.In wheat there was nothing done.Corn was rather easier'; a car load was disposed of at 75c.Peas were offered at 93c IS) 95c without finding buyers.Oats remain dull and nominal at 43c (3) 45c.Barley could be purchased at 70c.In Butter a moderate business was done ; 300 packages Western were disposed of at 13c ; small lots of an inferior sample are selling at 13c, while Eastern townships brings 18c; some new butter is offering at 21 /® 22c.Cheese continues steady at 14 Id) 14le.Pork is firmer at $23 00 for Inspected New Mess and $21 50 IS) $22 00 for Thin Mess.Lard remains firm at 14J i© 15c.A small lot of Pot Ashes was placed at $5 57J.Dressed Hogs are dull and almost nominal at $8 00 Id) 8 15.AVheat at Chicago opened at $1 02f for May.The receipts were 63,000 bushels and the shipments 58,000 do.At Milwaukee Wheat was firm at $1 06 J for No.1 ; 99^0 for No.2 ; $1 03J for May and $1 04J- for June, Our latest English advices report the market for Breadstuff's quiet but steady.Real Estate.\u2014Mr.John J.Arnton sold the following properties at h is rooms yesterday morning; Brick residence, No.29 Richmond Square, to Mr.John Fisher, for $5,700; the rough-stone cottage, No.373 St.Antoine street, to Mr.Thomas Chambers, for $3,600 ; the two-story brick cottage and lot on Clarke avenue, belonging to the insolvent estate of James Lear, was purchased by Mr.Wm.Wilson of St Antoine street, for Mr.W.S.Walker, jeweller, for $9,050, and usual expenses added.Royal Canadian Insurance Company.\u2014 Mr.Duncan McIntyre was yesterday elected a director of this company in place of Mr.Boyer resigned.The annual meeting of the Montreal Permanent Building Society was held yesterday, at which the retiring directors were unanimously re-elected.At a meeting, held immediately after, Mr.Henry Thomas was re-elected President, and Mr.Geo.H.Frothingham Vice-President.The other members of the Board are : Messrs.Robert Esdaile, Theodore Hart, Thomas Caverhill, A.W.Ogiirie, W.F.Kay and M.H.Gault ; Thomas Craig, Secretary-Treasurer.A statement of the businets was submitted, showing that the paid-up capital is $404,132.03.Two dividends of 4f each were paid, and $15,776.80 added to the contingent account, which is now $53,-138.24.A resolution was passed authorizing the directors to increase the capital to $1,000,000.Our Canals.\u2014The following article appeared in the Chicago Tribune of last Monday.It will be seen that that journal considers the enlargement ot the Welland Canal and the deepening of the St.Lawrence absolutely necessary if Canada intends retaining its present share of the Western grain trade.During the season of open navigation the products of theWest seek an outlet to the European markets by the shortest and cheapest route.Our share of this trade has been steadily increasing during the past few years,and theTribune thinks three-fourths of the exports could be forwarded to Europe by the St.Lawrence, if increased facilities were provided for Its manipulation.Our Western contemporary apparently has some special object in view, la demanding the enlargement of the Welland Canal.Last year, it will be remembered, Hat the Lake City sent two small vessels direct to Europe with cargoes of grain.Before their arrival in Montreal they encountered many difficulties in navigating the inland Jakes and canals, in fact one of them was almost totally wrecked in eutering the Welland Canal, If these water highways were enlarged and deepened at the expense of the Canadian Government, what a grand advantige the people of the western states of America would possess, and wfcat a strong temptation under such circumstances, to engage in a direct foreign trade.They would proba-bly attempt to deprive us of a portion of the trade which we are at present endeavouring to carry on with our western friends.Instead of Canada doing the ocean carrying trade .for Chicago and neighbourhood, we would have that city endeavouring to retain the \u201c lion\u2019s shave\u201d of the work, and possessing a fleet of vessels suitable for ocean navigation.At any rate those interested in the carrying trade of Canada should put forth every possible exertion to provide increased facilities for the handling of the productions of the west and to place the St.Lawrence route in such a position that neither the New York nor the Mississippi routes could compete successfully with it.The Tribune says :\u2014\u201c At the crowning moment, when a little more money and little more work would send three-fourths of Western exports sailing down the St.Lawrence, Canada hesitates.New York, by handling the grain of the Mississippi Valley and by selling the wares for which that grain was exchanged, has won its commercial superiority.The same prize is slill to be won by the came means.The eastward flow of grain brings wealth into being faster than the northward flow of the Nile.Under some circumstances, the boldest policy is the best.When Baltimore and Philadelphia are bidding for Western trade, and Boston is getting ready to draw a goodly share of it through the Hoosao Tunnel, it is not the time for Canada to stop in her efforts and adopt the do-nothing policy of New York.What is wauttu is a depth of 14 feet in the Welland Canal and throuuh-out the St.Lawrence.Then a large-sized vessel can be loaded with grain at Chicago or Milwaukee wharf, and carry its cargo, in unbroken bulk, to Montreal.It\" will lo-d in the latter city with the products of Canada or Europe and discharge these on tho docks of the Garden City.There are only two possible lines for ship-transportation between the Northwest and the seaboard.One of these is the Mississippi.The other is via the Welland Canal and the 8t.Lawrence.The first is practically useless duriug the hottest weather, and the second is in a similar plight during the coldest.Tho two lines will therefore supplement each other.Oce huodied and ten members of the Canadian Parliament have petitioned the Government to carry out the necessary improvement of canal and river.It ia reported that Lord Dufferin opposes the project on two grounds\u2014the alleged lack of 14 feet of water on the St.Clair flats and in the lake harbors and the estimated cost.The first objection is wholly untenable.There is veiy nearly, if not quite, the required depth now everywhere west of Buffalo.If it is wanting in any place, it can be readily got by dredging, and would be got forthwith if the Canadian improvements were carried out.The question ot dollars aad cents is answered by dollars aad cents.Even if the cost should be very great,which is improbable, the return would be still greater.An almost continuous Hue of Vessels would pars through the canal, so that a low toll would yield a substantial aggregate sum ; and the indirect profits, the gain on the increased trade, would be enormous.We trust the petitioning members cf Parliament will press their suit.It should be granted.The project is one cf great and mutual advantage.It can, and-should be, realized forthwith.Financial.\u2014The financial situation has not undergone any material change.The demand for accommodation both from mercantile and speculative borrowers is fairly active and although bankers stiil manifest a strong indisposition to make any considerable advances to the latter, In exceptional cases, loans are negotiated at easy rates compared to what was charged a few weeks ago.On the open market some time loans were made to-day at 10 per cent, the ruling rate at the Banks, however, being 11 percent.On Call money is procurable at 7 (© 8 per cent, the former being the street rate.Commercial paper is being discounted at 8 Id) 9 per cent, according to name and date.Sterling Exchange was quiet throughout the day but very firm at Si Id) 9f for round amounts on the open market, the banks drawing to their customers at 9| Id) 9 J for cash, the credit rate being 10f®10J.Gold drafts continue firm at J premium.The statement of the Canadian Bank of Corn-mere for March\u2014which we publish below\u2014 shows several changes.Under the head of liabilities, we find a decrease of $11,477 in circulation ; $90,485 in Provincial Government deposits, payable after notice ; $157,-133 in general deposits on demand and after notice combined.Dominion and Provincial Government deposits on demand both show an increase, and the amount due to agencies in the United Kingdom has been augmented by $79,686.In examining the sssets we find that loans on stocks and bonds, as well as pure discounts, have been subjected to a slight contraction.The amount of specie held has been reduced a little, but the legal tender account has been increased by $214,575.The balance due from banks in Canada is less than in February, while the amount due from foreign agencies is $13,720\u2019larger.-The item of overdue debts shows a reduction of $22,-194.The changes in other accounts are unimportant.The figures for the past two months compare as follows :\u2014 31st March.28th February.Capital paid up.$ 6,000,000 $ 6,000,000 LIABILITIES.Notes in Circula- NO.83 tion\t\t$ 1,932,794 $ 2,097,756\t Dom Gov deposits on demand\t\t205,735\t185,691 Dom Gov deposits payable after notice\t\t639,888\t540,585 Prov Gov deposits on demand\t\t12,802\t Prov Gov deposits after notice.,.\t338,199\t428,68* Other deposits on demand\t\t3,843,717\t3,974,951 Other deposits after notice.\t3,150.477\t3,176,376 Due to Banks iu Canada\t\t18,112\t82,923 Due to Agencies iu the United Kingdom\t\t408,196\t328,510 \t10,499,923\t10,815,479 31st of March February ;\u2014 Murch.Capital paid up.$11,960,520 LIABILITIES.Notes in circulation.$3,4*4,943 Dora.Gov.deposits on demand.2,758,013 Dom.Gov.deposits aft«r notice.2,473,333 Prov.Gov.deposits, on demand.370,089 Prov.Gov.deposits, after notice.1,032,345 Other deposits, on flamand.4,714,046 Other deposits, after notice.3,983,299 Due to Banks in Canada .772,023 Due to Agencies in foreign countries .\t184 Du» to Agencies in the United Kingdom .507,379 1875, as compared with February.$11,690,520 $3,615,041 2,834,862 1 973,333 84,721 1,461,145 4,874,734 4,lf 5,012 386,977 184 602,746 Total liabilities.$2,105,657 $19.971,759 ASSETS.March.February.Specie.$2,*35,458\t$1,995,204 Dominion\tNotes.\t1,847,305\t1,888,672 Notes of, and chec-ques on other banks\t795,288\t687,680 Due from banks in Canada.1,399,903\t1,237,918 Due from Agencies in foreign countries.3,387,992\t3,110,498 Due from Agencies in the United Kingdom.128,390 Loans on shares.,.402,463 Loans on Bonds.2,011,296 Loans to Corporat\u2019us 375,726 Notes discounted and current.25,550,417 Notes and bills discounted, overdue aud not specially secured.196,379 Overdue dtbts.\t123 619 Bank premises., 425,600 30,348 314,278 3,053,212 426,937 24,791,501 213,285 164,850 425,000 >\u2022\u2022 44^\t45\t45\t45) .58\t57|\t.\t68 .39)\t.\t39) 28|\t29)\t.\t28) .7c)\t7i )\t.\t7'if .6f\t.\t6g- !.15)\t.\t1 5^- Total Assets.$38,679,240 $33,399,338 At Now York gold to-day opened at 114f, and advanced in the course of the day to 114|.Sterling Exchange remains steady at $4.80.The stock market has been somewhat irregular agaio, prices fluctuating.con-siderably every hour.The tendency, however, has been towards greater strength, and at the close Telegraph.Mail and Erie exhibited an advance of 1 Id) on tho opening quotations.The fluctuations were : 10 o\u2019c 12 o\u2019e 2 o\u2019c 4 o\u2019e Pacific Mall.42\t43f\t43J\t43J WU Telegraph.77J\t77J\t77J\t78 j NY Central.101J\t.\t.\t101.) Erie.29\t28*\t.\t29 Lake Shore.73^\t74*\t74\t73J Bock Islam *.102f 103f 102| 102| N W Commtn.Do Preferred.St Paul.Ohio and Miss Onion Pacific .O O ft I O.Toledo ft Wabash.* xd The Stock market here this forenoon was without animation, the excitement which prevailed during the past few days having apparently subsided.The sales have been almost entirely in small lots, aud confined to a few of the principal securities on the list, Bank of Montreal was steady at 190, at which, 10 shares were disposed of.Ontario was in demand at 110, but there were no shafts ottering.City was strongar, the selling price being 108 ; 107 was bid, without inducing holders to sell.Peoples was offered at 109); ami Molsons at 110 108) could be obtained for the one, and 115 for the other.Toronto was nominal at 191 Id) 194, for buyers and sellers respectively.Holders of Jacques Cartier advanced their price to par ; but buyers views being 2) per cent, below that rate no business was done.Merchant\u2019s was scarcely so strong; 10 shares were placed at 113f.Quebec was asked for at 116, and Nationale at 116) ; but there have been no sellers for weeks.Union was dull at 105, and Mechanics\u2019 at 92.Royal Canadian was quiet but firm at 98), with buyers at 97J.Three lota of 30, 10 and 13 shares Commerce changed hands at 131J.Metropolitan would bring 98, and Dominion 120.\t83J was offered for Maritime, without resulting in business.A small lot of Exchange was disposed of at 106.Montreal Telegraph was stronger, with an upward tendency ; the sales were 100 at 175; 40 at 175); and 40 at 175|.City Passenger wasdn the market at 180, but there was no demand.Gas was held at 136; 134 would be paid.Dominion Stock could be purchased at 102); and Harbour 6) per cent.Bonds at 103).At the Afternoon Board the market was quiet, but somewhat stronger for the leading lines.55 shares Bank of Montreal were placed at 190), and 29 at 190J.In Telegraph the transactions closed were 55 at 176, 15 at 176) aud 3at 177.Dominion stock was dealt in to the extent of $2,500 at 101).On the open market a small lot of Merchants was placed at 113).Specie .$ 964,348 $ 972,004 Dominion Notes.\t820,082\t606,559 Notes of and Cheques on other Banks.\t434,564\t489,918 Due from Banks in Canada.\t389,285\t496,891 Due from Agencies in Foreign countries .422,304\t378,554 Gov.Debentures\t250,000\t250,000 Loans on shares.\t109,188\t121,630 Loans to Corporations.\t622,985\t694,132 Notes and Bills discounted, and current.\t14,262,999\t14,515,989 Notes and Bills discounted, overdue, and not specially secured\t99,558\t85,731 Overdue debts.\t75,146\t97,340 Real estate.27,209\t10,089 Bank premises .\t207,653\t199,291 Other Assets.\t13,606\t13,606 Montreal, April 7, 1875.BANKS.\tSell- ers.\tBuy- ers.\tTrans- actions \t190|\t190£\ti qoA Ontario\t\t112\tno\"\t British \t\t*.» \u2022\t\t\t Oity\t\t108\t107\t People\u2019s.\t\t\t\t108\t Molson\u2019s\t\t116*\t115\t Toronto.\t\t\t195\t190\t Jacques Cartier\t\t100\t97)\t.Merchants\u2019\t\t113)\t113)\t113) Eastern Townships.\t\t\t Quebec f T11 .\t\t116\t Nationale .T \t\t\t\t116\t Union \t\t\t105\t103\t \t92\t89\t Royal Canadian.\t98)\t97)\t Commerce\t\t135\t134)\t134) Metropolitan\t\t99\t98)\t.Dominion ,,,,.\t\t120\t Hamilton\t\t\t\t98\t94\t Maritime Bank .\t87\t83)\t- - * Exchange\t\t\t.\t105\t\u2022 \u2022\u2022\u2022 Ville Marie.St.Lawrence.MISCELLANEOUS.Intercolonial Coal,,.Huron Copper Bay.Montreal Telegraph,.Dominion Telegraph.Richelieu Nav.Co.Canadian Nav.Co.Union Navigation Co.City Passenger R.R.Col Oitv Gas Co.| Merchants\u2019 Exchange.Oie.de P.A C.Foncier» Can.Eng.ft Machine Cc Quebeo Fire Ass.Co.Mont.Inv\u2019nt Ass, Stock Can.Cotton Man.Co.Cornwall Man.Co.,.Mont.Warehousing Co Graphic Printing Co.North American Car Co Mont.Per.Building Sy Mont.Building Ass\u2019n Sealing and Fishing.BONDS, fto.Dominion Stock.Dominion Bonds.Gov.Deb.6 p.o.Stg.Gov.Deb.6 p.c, Oy.Gov.Deb.6 p.o.Stg.Gov.Deb.5 p.c.Cy.Har 6) p.c.Bonds.G.T B.7 p.c.Stg.Bonds M.A O, By 6 p.c.dodo 8 p.c.Cy.do Corporation 6 p.c.do.M.\tW.W.do do.Corporation 7 p.c.Stock Do\t6 p.c.do EXCHANGE.Bank 60-days Stg.N.\tY.Gold Drafts.Gold at Noon.Stg* Exchange in N.Ÿ 177J b\" B '180 136 176) 104 C O 134 18,698,633 18,931,737 The following is the statement of the Bank of Montreal for the month ending the 60 102* 103) 101 98) 177 102 100) 102) 100) 97) 114 100) 9)® 9} 114§ MACDOÜÜALL & DAVIDSON.Brokers.BANKRUPT NOTICES.ONTARIO.New Meetinss op Crkbitors \u2014C Marx-hansen, Hamilton, 19th April; J Walter, Waterloo, 13th April ; H Cooper, Port Perry, 12 th April ; W Ffnlay, J Loynes, J S Loynes and A Y McLelian, Strathroy, 14th April ; H W Booth, Toronto, 14th April ; H Carr and W Schneider, Mildmay, 12th April ; A Englert, Mildmay, 12th April ; J H Shannon, Owen Sound, 20th April ; D F Clark, Caledonia, 17th April ; C P Graham, Toronto, 19th April ; J Waters, Caledonia, 17th April; W F House, Stovcnsville, 21st April ; J Riddell, Wal-kertown, 13th April ; A L Bowman, Waterloo, 19th April ; G J McEvoy, Ottawa, 12th April ; J S [Lushingtou, Amherstburg, 10th April ; W B Sanderson, Orillia, 16th April ; J Jeffrey, Guelph 19 th April ; G Henry, Guelph, 20th April ; D Stone, Braeside, 16th April ; M Burritt, Thornbury, I3th April ; G W Pettie, Stratford, 20th April ; P Labadie, Blenheim, 20th April ; A V Fuller, Colborne, 14th A iril ; L S Wilson, Goderich, 21st April ; J H Hyde, Petrolia, 13th April ; F.C.Hersey, Hawkesbury, 10th April.Assiunees Appointed.\u2014F W Sedley, J McCrae, Windsor, assignee ; A Boyle, J McEdward, St Catharines, assignee ; Ë Hill, J McCrae, Windsor, assignee; High & Bro, U Black, Chatham, assignee ; T Baylis, J J Mason, Hamilton, assignee ; J A Manuel & W K-dly, Morton, F L Lathrop, assignee; G & R Pope, E Pearse, Peterborough, assignee ; A Maitland, J L Watkis, Port Perry, assignee ; S M Gordon, Barrie, W F Munor Toronto, assignee ; W Muir, Toronto, W F Munro, aesignee ; J A Blackwell, J Kerr, Toronto, assignee ; C Slack, J Kerr, Toronto, assignee ; R Jeilkinson, J Kerr, Toronto, assignee ; A B McDonald, J J Mason, Hamilton, assignee ; T Ransom, Mountain, S K Mathews, assignee ; J Len-drum, J A Hall, Peterborough, assignee ; J W Aikens, G Mansfield, Strathroy, aesignee ; N B Porter, T Miller, Stratford, assignee.Dividends Announced for Payment.\u2014G.Davidson, Jr., Galt, 14th April; W.F.Turney, Hamilton, 17th April ; Gilmour & Irwin, Brockville, 12th April; Merrick Bros., Toronto, 16th April ; W.M.Halt-ridge, Hamilton, 19th April; Begin & Eozer, Gananoque, 13th April; C.F.Rees, Kingston, 13th April ; A.Lightbody, Douglas.14th April ; W.Hulmhinnick, Toronto, 14th April.Applications for Discharge.\u2014V.Hen-sel, Woodstock, 7th May; H.Lord, Ottawa, 5th May ; H.Dennis, Kindsay, 5th May; S, Lewis, Pembrooke, 30th April; G.Taylor and F.C.Minty, Hamilton, 4th May ; J.M.Northwooii, Chatham, 3d May ; S.J.White, Belleville, 12th May.Writs of Attachment Issued.\u2014Against V.DeLauey and W.L.Solomon ; against A.H, Brown.CORN EXCHANGE DAILY REPORT.Wednesday, April 7, 1875.FLOUR.\u2014Receipts, 1,890 brls; sales, 1,000 brls.Market quiet; rates firm.Wheat in Chicago was quoted )o Id) 1c higher.No English advices to-day.Business continues quiet this forenoon, and quotations are without material alteration, although the tendency of prices rs in sellers favor.Sales reported were; 150 barrels Superior Extra, at $5.10 ; 150 dodo at $5.05 ; 50 Extra Superfine at $4.90 ; 200 do Spring Extra at $4.-IS ; 1.00 do Superfine at $4.32) ; 200 do Medium Strong Bakers\u2019 at $4.55; 200 U.C.Bags at, $2.20.\t$\t0\t\t$\t0 Superior Extra.\t\t5\t00\tId)\t5\t10 Extra Superfine\t\t4\t80\tId)\t4\t90 b ancy ¦\u2022\u2022\u2022«» .».» \u2022 \u2022\u2022\u2022\u2022\u2022\u2022\t4\t60\tId)\t4\t65 Spring Extra\t\t4\t45\tId)\t4\t50 Superfine\t\t4\t25\tId)\t4\t32) Strong Bakers\u2019\t\t4\t65\tId)\t4\t75 Fine \t\t\t\t4\t05\tId)\t4\t10 Middlings\t\t3\t80\tId)\t3\t90 Pollards.\t\t3\t40\tId)\t3\t60 U C Bag Flour per 100 lbs.\t2\t20\tId)\t2\t25 City Bags [delivered].\t0\t00\tId)\t2\t35 OATMEAL\u2014Quiet at\t$5 50\t\tId)\t$5\ti 60.WHEAT\u2014Nominal.CORN\u2014Quiet at 79c/@ 80c.\t1 car sold at 79c.PEAS\u2014Quiet at 93c Id) 95c.OATS\u2014Quiet ; 43c Id) 45c for new.BARLEY\u2014Dull at 70c BUTTER\u2014Rates are 14c Id ISe for tubs and firkins, according to quality.300 pkgs Western were sold at 15c ; 50 of Inferior at 13c.Small lots of Eastern Townships are bringing 18c, and a litile New Butter at 21c iH) 22c.Roll heavy at 15/© 16c.CHEESE\u201414c Id) 14Jc forGood toChoico.PORK\u2014Firm, at $23 00 for Inspected New Mess, and $21 50 Id) $22 00 for Thin LARD\u2014Firm; Tierces, 14)c ; ^Pails, 15)c.ASHES per 100 lbs\u2014Pots, $5 57) Id) $5 60.Pearls, Firsts nominal at $6 70.DRESSED HOGS\u2014At $8 00 Id) $8 15 per 100 Iks.\u2022 Chicago, April 7, 9.30 a.m.\u2014 Wheat opens at $1 \u2019 02) for May.Receipts\u2014 Flour 11,553 brie; Wheat, 63,000 bn ; Corn, 7,000 do; Oats, 14,000 do; Rye, none; Barley, 7,000 do; Dressed hogs, 24.Shipments\u2014 Flour, 13,340;brls; Wheat, 58,000 bushois ; Corn, 21,000 do; Oats, 18,000 do; Rye, none; B Hey, 5,500 bush ; Dressed Hogs, none.Milwaukee, April 7, 10.00 a.m.\u2014Wheat firm at $1 06) ; 99)c for No.2 ; $1 03) for May ; $1 04) for June.Receipts of Produce for Past 24 Hours\u2014 April 7, G.T.R.\u2014Flour, 1,890; Leather, 142; Pias, 2,800 ; Ashes, 10 ; Wheat, 400; High Wines, 50; Pork, 65; Tobacco, 21 ; Butter, 23.MaSKBIS BY TELEGRAPH.EUROPEAN.LONDON, April 7,12.30 p.m\u2014Monetary-»' Erie pfd 38$.LIVERPOOL, April 7, 12.30 p.m\u2014Cotton\u2014 Firm ; Uplands, 8d /t 8$J; Orleans, 8$d (a> 8id.Ukbadstuffs\u2014Quiet.Provisions\u2014Lard 07s per cwt.UNITED STATES.CHICAGO, April 7.\u2014Flour\u2014In good demand.Grain \u2014 Wheat excited; prices higher and irregular ; No.1 Spring, §107; No, 2 do, fresh, at $103; regular, $100$ for .spot ; $t 05 for May ; $i 06 for June ; No 3 Spring, 9dc (§; 97c ; rejected 9 c.Corn active and preserves; W T Benson 3 bales cotton; Beaudry & L 3 cs hware; McGibbon A B 5 bxs preserves, 25 do tomatoes ; Frothingham 0 brls butter, Bell S&co 59 do; M Laing 9 do; J Thomas 1,200 bush peas; D Butters 1,600 do; W Smith&Bro 21 hhds tobacco; MG* W H Edson 50 csks h wines; A GunnAco 30 rolls leather; 1 A Stevenson 8 os do; black&L Ibie do; T Ecroyd l do; M H Seymour 10 bdls do; H Lamontagne5 do; CassilsAco 27 do; J Dougall Aco 53 rolls do; Black&L ]2 do; M MeCrail 12 hhds hams; CraneAB 200 brls flour; Nelson* & Son 53 bles b corn; C Snowdon f-0 bdles forks; Davls&co 18 hhds hams; SmitbABro 10 hhds tobacco 1 bx samples; J Wylie 90 brls flour; U SAC Ex Co 1 pumy 1 pulley; H R Ives Aco 82 b,îl8VVl'e- G.T.It.EAST.Mulholland&B H cs hware; Beuny, McPAeo 4 do- Muir Kwan&co 1 do mdse; W J Mo.Mas- ter&co 1 do; T A Scott S do; E Drawford 3 do In Town.\u2014-Mr.I.D.Parkis.lata manager ot tha Dominion Telegraph Company, arrived in town last evening.McGill University.\u2014Tha school examinations of McGill University, open to pupils of high schools, academies and other schools, successful competitors being entitled to certificates of associates in arts, will open on the 2!>tli prox.in fhe William Molson Hall, College Buildings.Montreal Ppopribtary School\u2014Mr.R.W.Boodle, B.A., of Magdalen College, Oxford, Inis been appointed Vice-Principal of this institution.Mr.Boodle took a very good degree at Oxford, having greatly distinguished himself both in classics and in Modern History.He left Liverpool by the \u201c Hibernian\u201d on the 25th of March, and will be here in time for the opening of the school on the 12th inst.A Younh Ghoul.\u2014Godfrey Luadran, aged 15, a rag and bone dealer, was yesterday convicted, before the Police Magistrate, of stealing a quantity of human bones from the House of Dr.Plante, which ho afterwards sold to a caterer for a sugar refinery.Prisoner\u2019s father acknowledged that he was a wild boy, and that he could do nothing with him.His Honour sentenced him to three years in the Reformatory School.The Tanneries Municipal Council have decided to purchase the steam fire engine from Paterson, N.J., now housed at No.2 Station, together with the reel and 2,000 feel of hose, for $5,800.They will also have to pay the Customs\u2019 duty, amounting to $1,150, which they hope on representing the case to the Government to have remitted.Tanks distributed over tho district are to be erected to afford a competent supply cf water in case of fire Madame Petipas's Concert.\u2014We have no doubt that the musical patrons of Montreal will be glad to hear that Madame Petipas will give a Grand Concert on the 20th inst.This talented lady has already produced several artists both in this city and in tho United States, but the interest taken in music will be greatly increased when the public of Montreal )^;rns that no less than three of her concert pupils are under training for European \u201c Conservatoires.\u2019\u2019: The programme will be published in a few days.Concert this Eveninr.\u2014We have seen the programme of the concert in aid of St John tho Evangelist Church, 1o he given this evening at Association Hall, and have no hesitation in predicting a pleasant musical hour for all who can bo present at that time.We believe we are correct in saying that the public are indebted to Mrs.Thrower for the pleasure in store for them, as this concert is under her supervision.This fact will account for the excellence of the selections in the programme, all of which are good.A Liquor Case.\u2014Edward Holmes was yesterday charged before the Recorder with illicit liquor selling, on the evidence of Edgar Dixon, a prisoner at present under sentence in the city gaol.The latter stated that on the afternoon of the 16th nit., ho went into defendant\u2019s Oyster Rooms, on St.Mary street, and asked for a glass of whiskey, which was served by a Miss Lapidge.The latter and Jas.McCord, for the defence, stated under oath that they were botii in the shop tho entire day of the 16th ult.,and that no kind of liquor was sold on tho premises that day.Wm.Motherwell, a person staying in the house, corroborated their evidence.All parties were cross-examined, and maintained their previous statements without variation.His Honour thereupon dismissed the case.Ladies Benevolent Institution \u2014Tho managers of this Institution, Berthelet street, having found the heating of their building insufficient, have determined to make a special call upon the public for aid to provide a better system for tho future.To fit up a hot water apparatus, which ia thought to bo tho best method of heating, will cost, according to tenders received, about $1,800.The clergymen of nearly all Protestant churches have promised collections in aid of the necessary funds, and the balance, it is hoped, will be secured by the contributions of those friendly to this excellent Institution, which provides for 130 inmates, women and children, who are truly much in need of this desirable addition to their comfort.Mrs Annie Wheeler, one of the managers of the L.B.S., is appointed to collect in aid of the \u201c heating fund.\u201d Theatre Royal.\u2014Donald McKay killed his last Redskin last evening and to-night inaugurates a change of programme by introducing a new political satirical society play entitled, \u201c The Thoroughbred.\u201d From our exchanges we glean that the piece is one of that class which presents a picture of New York city life at the present time, showing its deformities, moral, political, criminal and peculatory from a quizzical point of view-.For instance there is [an embodiment of the Nathan murder, a bank safe robbery, the last American epidemic, a spelling match, a political election, an admixture ot emigrant nationalities, &c., Sic.In it Mr.Byron personates an Irish man and the Philadelphia Aye characterizes his performance as \u201c one of the most easy and natural portraitures ever presented.\u201d This is his last appearance but one.Symphonic Concerts.\u2014It will be remembered tbat some time ago Mr.Wm.Vogt advertised lor the assistance of thoee qualified to take part in the organization of a complete and efficient Orchestra, with tho object of practicing and performing in public the standard works of the great masters.Success has attended his efforts, aud so much has been accomplished by the combination that he feels justified and encouraged to announce a first performance on the loth of tho present month.We do not presume to expect that tbe orchestra so recently organized has reached an exalted standard of excellence ; this, of course, can only he done by years of patient study and practice, but from what wo know of Mr.Vogt\u2019s experience and reputation we are led to expect a treat of no ordinary character, and we do eincercly hope the musical people will fill the hall, and crown with success the first appearance of so desirable a musical organization.Acknowledchents.\u2014The Treasurer of the Ladies Benevolent Society acknowledges with thanks the following donations in aid of the heating fund of the Institution.Before acknowledged $658.61.Per Mr.Wolferslau Thomas ; Messrs.Frothing-bam and Workman, $20 ; U.W.Shepherd, $20 ; Donald Maclean, $10 ; E Hildon, $5.Per Mrs.Wolferstan Thomas ; Mrs Charles Phillips, $100 ; Mrs.William E, Phillips, $20.Per Mrs.Wheeler : Mr, W.C.McDonald, $50 ; Miss McDonald, $25 ; Messrs.Bond Bros., $20; Mrs.Henry Thomas, $15; a friend, $10 ; Mr.Thomas Champ, $10 ; young ladies of Bute House, $8.10; Mr.Matlhew H Gault, $5 ; Mr.William Evans, $5 ; a friend $4 ; 2nd donation frqm a friend, $3 ; Mrs; R.C.Jamieson, $2 ; Mrs.Henry Phillips, $2 ; a friend anonymously, $2 ; in sums of one dollar and under, $8 65 ; total, $1,003.36.The Treasurer of the Montreal General Hospital acknowledges with thanks the receipt of $25, being subscriptioas of the employees of the Packing Box Manufactory of Messrs.Gill A- Geen, St.Bona, venture sheet, and a large parcel of pamphlets and magazines from Messrs.T.and R.White, Gazette office.Police.\u201411 persons out of a total of 18 were yesterday lined for drunkenness before the Recorder.Michael Norton, 61, a labourer, having no home, found drunk aud committing a nuisance opposite St.Ann\u2019s market, was sentenced to pay a fine of $5 or undergo one month\u2019s imprisonment.Pierre Lacombe, 45, machinist, Cote St.Paul, drunk and refusing to pay his carter, $2 50 or 15 days- Thomas McAvoy, 28, carpenter, Manufacturer street, drunk and resisting the police, $2 or 15 days.Alfred Leveille, 21, shoemaker, St.Catherine street, drunk and resisting the police, $1 50 or 10 days.Peter McElroy.20, labourer, Shannon street, drunk aud fighting, $2 50 or 10 days.Thomas JfcQrath, 41, labourer, Ottawa street, drunk and disorderly in a house, $1 50 or 10 days.Joseph Leonard, carter, committing a nuisance at tha Reservoir, $5 or 1 month.Joseph Leonard, 50, carter, Sydenham street, exposing his person, $1 50 or 10 days.Eugene Larin, 15, Claude sheet, was fiued $80 and costs for selling liquor without a license.A deposition has been made before the Police Magistrate, by Henry Goodrick, lastmaker, and George Dorey, finisher, acknowledging that they are in pcssession of goods belonging to Messrs.James Johnston A Co, from their neighbour, Henry Matthews, who is now awaiting trial on tho charge of assisting in the robbery.Charles Lemaire, a young Belgian, pleaded guilty to embezzling $16 98, the properly of his master, obtained from the City Bank ; about $12 ol the sum was spent by him in disreputable company.Brevities.\u2014At 10.30 a.m, yesterday, a fire w-as ignited in the roof No.353 St.Lawrence street, occupied by Mr.Vaudry, painter, from a chimney of the next bouse, and was extinguished by the Brigade ; damage slight.Yesterday the Chairman and members of the Health Committeo inspected proposed sites for free public baths at each end of the city, to be opened probably bj- June next.The institution of warm water baths in suitable buildings for winter use, similar iu construction to those of European cities, and at which a small entrance fee will be charged, is also talked of.Six veterans of 1812 live at Pointe- aux-Trembles : Antoine Jeannotte, aged S1 ; Francis Monette, 84 ; Jean Baptiste Chali-foux, 84; Toussaint Boyer, 96; J.B.Brouillet, 82, and Michel Chalifoux, 82-total of ages, 509 years ; all enjoy good health.While the streets of the city are beginning to assume a more orderly appearance those in the surrounding country are reported to be almost impassable.The ice bridge across the river at Sorel is said to be scarcely safe, and those opposite this city will scarcely remain good for 10 or 12 days longer if tiie weather continues mild.The River Riehelieu is clear of ice.The \u201cMouche a Feu\u201d will ply between Belœil and Sorel.The Sheriff intends starting the manufacture of boots and shoes by the inmates of the gaol .Two persons were admitted into the General Hospital yesterday, suffering from small-pox, making a total of 15 now under treatment for that disease iu th« Institution, Entomolooical Society \u2014The monthly meeting of the Montreal branch of the Entomological Society of Ontario was held on Tuesday evening, 6th inst, in the Natural History Society\u2019s building.A list of \u201c the SphinyioUe found on the Island of Montreal,\u201d w-as read by Mr.F.Caulfield.Of the latter family eighteen species w-ere named as having been taken in this neighbourhood.The President read a short paper communicated by Master John G.Jack, of Chateau-guay Basin, on \u201c The Usefulness of Spiders.\u201d The writer, who is a good observer, contends that they should not be destroyed, but allowed to remain on trees aud plants, as they are exceedingly fond of a great many insects injurious to vegetation.He has seen them devouring the interior of a chrysalis of Clisiocampu, whose caterpillars destroyed numerous forest and orchard trees last summer.He concluded by stating that we should protect insects that destroy the C/isrocampa, which is likely to cause great mischief during the coming season ; recommends the collection and destruction of tho eggs of G.isiocampa, which can be found during winter, attached in rings on the small branches of the trees, Ac.In our orchard of 1,000 trees, my brothers and I have, after school hours, gathered by actual count, about 8,000 rings, and still can take off two or three hundred in an hour\u2019s time.We are paid one cent, per dbzen by father, and think it a good thing.The youngest boy, only five years old, has frequently gathered sixty or seventy rings after school hours, even in the short winter afternoons.\u201c Eternal vigilance is the price of apples.\u201d Mr.F.Caulfield called the attention of members to a city item in the Daily Witness of last Friday, relative to the dreaded Colorado Beetle, Said paragraph stated that it now occurred in this neighbourhood.He thought it a sfrruge season for the appearance of the potato beetle, and called at the office of the Witness to have a peep at the \u201c critter.\u201d He bad the pleasure of having exhibited, as a substitute, the two-spotted lady-bird, {Coccinella biyunc-lata,) a small common beetle, which, instead of being destroyed, should be protected, by farmers and gardeners.In the larva and imego stages, the latter lives-, on Aphides, aud if it frequents potato vines, its object is to destroy the parasites that ara attached to tho plant.Mr.Kuetzing exhibited a number of beautiful and rare Noc-tuidæ and Geomelridse taken in the vicinity of the city.Mr.Caulfield announced the determination of three additional butterflies to his Montreal list.AN AMERICAN OPINION ON CANADA\u2019S DEFENCE.The following article from the United States Army and Navy Journal will show our readers the estimation in which our Militia is hold by our neighbours in comparison with their ow-n defence in the Northern States ; \u201c The report of Major-General E.Selby Smyth, the new Coramander-in-Chief of Canada, on the Canadian military position is one of the few intimations that reach us from time to time, to show us that our Canadian cousins are not so helpless as we imagine.As compared with those regions of the United States which would come in.conflict with Canada in the event of troubla between the two nations, the northern, country is in gome respects better prepared for a contest than the rich and populous States that confront it on the south.With an active militia in fair training of 43,000 men, and a reserve militia, enrolled, and of which, a large portion has already passed through three years' training, Canada will compare well With the States nearest to her, of which New York alone possesses a nominal force of 20,000 men, not half of which can be called trained.The border States to the w-est of New York have little or no militia at all, and tho total force of all New England is not ten thousand men.The northern frontier , would have to depend for defence, in case of invasion, on the handful of regulars able to be spared from service on tho Plains, backed by some 20,000 men, who would have to be collected from a radius of about a thousaud miles, to concentrate on the few vulnerable points of the Canadian frontier.In all this little force two regiments of cavalry able to do scout and picket duty could not be raised, for New York has but one, which is almost valueless, Massachusetts can only raise five companies, and no others exist available for service, except a few- independent companies of New York State.In all this militia force, moreover, there are not six batteries of artillery fit to be called batteries, and her-e again the regulars would be the only dependence.General Smyth, a regular officer,has been Sent to Canada expressly to undertake the reorganization of the Canadian forces, and his report, while not very flattering,still shows that but little remains to be done to make a homogeneous and effective army out of tho Canadian militia.The only trouble apparent to him is that common to all militias, apathy and carelessness of officers aud men in tha present time of peace.The withdrawal of the Küglish regular forces from Canada, and the consequent failure of the stimulus of competition, has done the militia much harm ; but the proposition to establish model corps of the more scientific arms of the service, in the militia itself, is relied upon to furnish that stimulus anew, while the founding of a military college on the model of West Point may be now regarded as almost a certainty within a very few years, perhaps months.The pupils of this college will give their country one advantage over those of West Point, in that they ara destined for service in the permanent military force of the whole nation, instead of being confined to the duties of a smalt mercenary force which always proves secondary in contests of any maguitude.The experiment of short terms and rapid rotation of the whole population through the training of soldiers, has proved successful in Prussia to a marvellous degree when directed by educated officers.The same system in Canada has been languishing for the lack of these very persons.The new regime of Canada proposes to supply this want and import the German principles in a modified degree on this continent.Of the success of .this experiment we can only judge by the event.As it is, we are inclined to think that the time may yet come when we shall have to follow- the same road, and train our whole population to defend themselves without the aid of mercenaries,\u201d !» if î j] ¦ ii i ii , -! It 4| L- jl '> *1 'I h '» 1 W H « ii j ,- ! if B k !: 1 H \u2018I '! ! Il I ! >!! I\u2019 1 .r 'I il > II '* ti ; « 1 ' M l| : 'j >1 \u2019 t, :!! -I! t »' » il I il .% .A: A ANNUAL REVIEW OF THE TBIDE III COmiAERCl OF M 01ST T n E A.L FOR 1874- Mr MA.TTINGT.Y lias, as In former years', purchased the right to publish in PAMPHLET FORM The Annual Review of the Trade of this Port, wh'cb he proposes to circulate, as usual, FBEE In every part of the Unlt«d Plate, and Canada and also the leading Port* in Great Britain.PENNY, WILSON & CO- Petorviary Î5 47 &KAI.UEUA£,As THURSDAY MORNING, APRIL s AFF01AI M£N IS.Thentre\tPerformance at 8 p.m.gelation ^all-vocal and Instrumental Concert, at 8 p.m.________________ AUC1I0S SALES THIS DAY.BY HENRY J SHAW.Household Fureitwre, Carpets, atne Btreet.79 imm i iiiifi Eeal Estate and General AUCTIONEERS, CROSS BLOCK, No.85 St.James Street The Subscribers have leased (from the 1st May) those central and commodious premises, No.85 ST.JAMES STREET, at preîent occupied ly Mr.Roberts, Lithographer, where, by whose kind permission, they have ircrcrvAr; established their Office, end are prepared to make arrangements for salvs r.f all deser ptions of REAL ESTATE, HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE.FARM STOCK, Ac.McGLASHAN A HARMAN, No.85 Sr.JaHM Sikkft.March 6\t65 TENDERS WANTED.City\tof ^Montreal- ROAD DEPARTMENT.TENDERS FOE TILE PIPES The time for receiving \u2018r Tenders for Tile Plpee\u201d has been extended until Noon on TUESDAY, the l th MAY next, The Pipes, Rends and Junctions to be delivered at.three different llmee in equa quantities, viz : \u2014 One-ttird before tho ICth JULY.\u201c\t\u201c\t10th\tAUGUST.\u201c\t\u201c\t10th\tSEPTEMBER [Hy order.] P.MACQJJISTEN, City Surveyor, City Husveyob\u2019b Officb,} City Hall,\tl Montreal, 2nd Ap;i1, 1875.)\tr 79 CHIU PiCIFIC fit! TENDERS.TRANSPORT OF IIA.ÏLS LAKE SUPERIOR.TO Proposals are Invited for the Transport of Five Thousand Tons of Steel R ills and Fastenings from Montreal to Fort William, or Duluth, Lake Superior, during the saasoa of 1875.Tenders to be for lots c; not less than 1,000 tons, and the price to include all cost of handling, piling, Insurance and charges at all points.Tenders wilt be received by the undersigned unlit Noon on MONDAY, the 19th APRIL instant.F.BRAUN, Secretary, Department Pubiic Wokk-i, 1 Ottawa, 1st April, 1175.(b mT 80 PUBLIC SALES.INSOLVENT ACT 0?1869 AND AMENDMENTS.Iu the Matter of PRE POST AINE \u2014 ; TY3-aaSà Qunpowdore,\t[Hysons, Young Hysons,\tImperials, Souchongs,\t[Congous, Uncoloured Japans.BLACKING\u2014Finest French CURRANTS LIQUORICE STICKS RI )E ' RAISINS\u2014Layers, In Boxes, Halves aud Quarters] SUGAR\u2014Scotch and Montreal Refined iu Hhds and Erls WALNUTS BRANDY\u2014Hennessey\u2019s, Sazerao, Renault\u2019s CHAMPAGNE\u2014Jules Mumm & Co GIN\u2014Henkes RUM\u2014Jamaica and Dfmerara WHISKEY\u2014Kirklistonfe SherrifTs Islay WINES, CIGARS, &c\u201e &c.Sale at TEN o\u2019clock, JOHN J.ARNTON, 77 Auctioneer.This Afternoon.PEREMPTORY SALE.?BK.A.JSriD'y For account of whim it may concern.The Subscriber will sell at his Rooms on Thursday Afternoon, April 8, 10 Hogsheads RENAULT BRANDY 6 Q,f-caslts\tdo\tdo 12 Octaves\tdo\tdo 12 Hf-Ocsavcs JULE3 ROBIN BRANDY, Bala at Half-past TWO o\u2019clock.JOHN J.ARNTON, 81\tAuctioneer.Sale of Gnk & Walnut Household Furniture, \u201c STEINWAY \u201d PIANOFORTE, CARPETS AND EFFECTS, Tho Subscriber will sell at the residence, No.127 Mitcal/e Sireet (by authority of justice), on Wednesday, April 14th, The whole of the Household Furniture and Effects, comprising 7 Octave \u201c Stetn-way \u201d Placoforie (very fine instrument), Cretonne Covered Drawing Room Furniture, Curtains and Cornices, Music Stand, Card and Fancy Tables, Superior OAK DINING and BEDROOM FURNITURE, OAK HAT STAND and CHAIRS, B.W.Bedroom Sot, Couches, Brussels Carpets, Ac., Ac.STERLING SILVER EPERGNE, 6 Branches, Electro-Plated Vases and Side Dishes, China aud Glassware, Cooking Stove and Culinary Utensils, &e., Ac.The Plano and Kpergne are first-class.Sale at TEN o\u2019clock.JOHN J.ARNTON, 83\tAuctioneer.Cut-stone Residence, Mackay Street.The Subscriber will sell at his Rooms, On Saturday, 17th April, The THREE-STOREY CUT-8r£ONE FRONT RESIDENCE, No.106 Mackay Sire t, near Sherbrooke Street, Stone Foundations, Brick Stables.House, 23 ft x 40 ft ; Lot, 107 It deep.The House ts specially well built and finished for present owner, with particular regard to sanitary, matters; Gas, Hot and Cold Water, perfect Laundry arrangements, excellent Drainage, Liberal terms.Permits to view from my CJRee only, Sale at TEN o\u2019clock.JOHN J.ARNTON, 83\tAuctioneer, Inspection la invited hy those wanting a Homestead superior In finish and de-tafis.\tj.j.A, W.CÎLEHDINNEHG MANUFACTURER OF STOVES A large aesortment made from the best Iron.K.\u2019JL:LTC3-E3S, the finest article in the market.IEOH BEDSTEADS, of various designs and sizes.For sale, Wholesale or Retail, at the Stores, 354 ST.CATHERINE STREET East 632 OBAIG STREET, 214 & 216 ST.JAMES STREET, or at the Foundry, 145 to 179 WILLIAM STREET.W.OLSNDINNSNG.April 1\tiy 77 OILS.50 Brls.Newfoundland COD OIL 50 \u201c Straits COD OIL 50 \u201c S.R.PALE SEAL OIL FOR SALE BY ALFRED SAV AGE & SON, No, 1 Corn Exchange.April 2\tr 78 NEW MUSIC.AUCTION SALES.BY BUNKING & BARSALCU Oil Clotlif, Caipets, k,k The Subscribers will sell at their Stores.Nos.126 and 128 St.Peter Street, on SATURDAY, 10th APRIL, To close consignment?\u2014 63 Flees\tAssorted Floor Oil Cloths 51\t\u2018I\tBrussels Carpet, newest patterns 35\t\u201c\tTapestry \u2022ther high sounding titles has been repeatedly poiu'ed out.SAVORY x3.1y soocl fb: § CAUTION AGAINST FRAUD.The success of this most delicious and unrivalled Condiment having caused certain dealers to apply the name \u201c Worcestershire Sauce\u201d to their own Inferior com.pounds, the Public Is hereby Informed that the only way to secure the genuine is to Ask for Lea & Perrins\u2019 Sauce, and to see that their names are upon the wrapper, labels, stopper and bottle.Some of the foreign markets having been supplied with a spurious Worcestershire Sauce, upon the wrapper and labels of which the names of Lea and Perrins have been forged, L.and P.give notice that they have furnished their correspondents with power of AL-rney to take instant proceedings against Manufa angemonts.\u20141874-a Lines are - omnosed of first-class, Pull-powered, Clyde EngineJTrcti Steamships:\u2014 7'O'l.v.Sardinian.4W0 (Building) Circassian.3400 Capt.J.Wylie Polynesian.4100 Capt.Brown Sarmatian .\t.3600 Capt.A, D.Aird Hibernian.3434 Lt.F.Archer, R.N.K.Caspian.8 IK1 Capt.Troeks Scandinavian \u2014.'IHlû Lt.W.H.Smith, R.M n Prussian.» 00 Lt.Dutton, R.N.K.Austrian.8700\tCapt.J.Ritchie Nestorian.2700\tCapt.- Moravian.2650 Capt.Graham Peruvian.'.2600 Capt.R.te.Watts M- iteban.\tIffpi Uap-t.H.A'vbe N a va St Han\tnit\u2019J.pt Rionardson Canadian.2bu0Capt.Miller Corinthian.210; Capt.Jas.Scott Acadian.1350 Capt.Cabel Waldensian .2800 Capt.J.G.Stephens Pbœnician.,.2800 Capt.Menzies 81, Pairick.1207 Capt.- Newfoundland.\t'SOU Capt, nSybns Tire Steamers of tbe Liverpool Mai! (-oiling from Liverpool every Thursday, and ! 'nnn Portland every Saturday, calling at Lnah Eoyle to receive on board and land Mails ana Pas-engers to and from Ireland and Scotland are Intended to be despatched from Portland Prussian.\tApril\t«> Scandinavian .\t.April\t10 Il I BKX MAN\t\t.April\t17 Sarsiatian \t\t\tApril\t pFdtUVIAN\t\tMay\tl From Quebec\t\t PohYNESIAV.May S March 20 2S4 K AIL W A t S.\u201974-5 Intercolonial Railway.Winter Arrangement \u201974-5.On and after MONDAY, 8th February, Trains will run follows;\u2014 DAY EXPRESS TRAINS will leave Halifax for St.John, and St.John for Halifax at S a m.Passenger Trains will leave Hah lax tor Truro at 4.45 p.rn., and Truro for Halifax at 6.3'J a.m.PASSENGER ACCOM MODATION TRAINS will leave Pictou for Tru o at 3 r>.m.Truro for Pictou at 1-.45 a.m St.John for Sussex, at 4.45 p in .Sussex for St.John at 7.25 a.m.Point du C1 ene for Psinsec at ' 1 -15 a.m., and 3.25 p.m.Painsec for Point dn Chene nt 12.5 p m.and 4.20 p m.MIXED FREIGHT AND PASSENGER TRAINS will leave Halifax for Truro and Pictou at 9.3d a.m., and Pictou for Truro and H ihfax at 7.45 a.m.Truro for Painsec md Moncton at 7.00 a.m., and Moncton for Painsec an ' Truro at 7.i\u20190 am.Point Du Chêne for St.Joh at 8.15 a ra., and St.John for Point Du Chene at 10 no a.m.FREIGHT TRAINS will leave Truro for Halifax at 7.00 a.m., and Halifax for Truro at 1.20 p m.Mo chin for St.John at 8 a.m., and St.John for Moncton at r400iiGQn.For jltfrtioulars and connections, see small Time Tables.O.J.BRYDGrS.General Superintendent of Government ,\tRailways.RAILWAY ÜFPICK, # Moncton, Sütb Jan., 1875.S\t75 Rates of Passage from Portland Cabin.:.$70 to $89 Steerage.25 The Steamers of the Glasgow Line are n tended to sail between the Clyde and Uortland at intervals during Season of Winter Navigation.\t\u201c Kates of Passage Cabin.ggQ Intermediate.' \u201840 Steerage.25 An experienced Surgeon oarried on each Vessel.Berths not secured mil paid for Corkage will be charged at the rate of 2s per bottle to Cabin Passengers supplying their own Wines or\tLiquors.\t° For Freight or other particulars, apply to ¦ In Portland to J.L.Fahmek or H ;lt w-:\u2014 J RA ISK GOING SOUTH.DA*» KX i- L'/sSieave Montreal B.10 a.m.Arrive in -\t.s, 4.20 a.m.; West Farn- Jinm, 9.55 a *\tport, 1.04 p.m ; Boston, 10 P in.NICK* i it \u2022\t; leave Montreal \u2018-\u2019.s' p.m.; Arrive ii» t.i- bii , 4.42 p.m.; West F^rnham, 5.17 p.m.; Newp rt, 9.82 p.m.; Boston, 8.40 a.m.TRAINS COMING NORTH.DAY JEXPR1 SS leave Bos\u2019.on.Lowell Depot, 8 a m ; Arrive in Newport, 5.27 p.m.; St.Johns, 9.20 p.m.; Montreal, 10 p.m.NIGHT EXPRESS leave Boston at 0 p.m.; Arrive in Newport, 4 a.m.; St.Johns, 8.33 a.m.; Montreal, 10 a m Entire Trains run between Montreal and Boston without change.\t* Pullman Sleeping Cars are attached to the Night Express Tram and run through between Montreal and Boston.This is the most direct and best Route to Boston and other New England Cities.Through Tickets for Boston, Mew York, St.John, N.B., 11 1 fax, N.S., and all points in the Eastern and Southern States, including Jacksonville, Florida, Mobile and New Orleans.For Tickets and all information, call at the General Office, 202 St.James Street.A.B.FOSTER, December 7 Manager.Jy 170 Boston ana Montreal Air Liu-; SHORTEST ROUTE VIA CENTRAL VERMONT RM.LINE.WINTER ARRANGEMENTS, COM AfH.TffCTTîG .\u2019EC.7 1874.DAY EXPRESS leaves Montreal at 9.2 * a.m lor Boston, via Lowell, and New York, via Troy.TRAIN for Waterloo leaves Montreal at 2.45 pm.NIGHT EXRRESS leaves Montreal at .3.30 p.m.for Bo ton via Lowell, Lawrence f'«r Fitchburg; also for New York, via Springfield or Troy, arriving in Boston at 8.40 a.m,, «nd New York at 12-30 p.m.TRAINS i-OING NORTH AND WEST.DAY EXPRESS leaves Boston, via Lowell, at 3 a.m.Tr y at 8.0 a.m., arriving in Montreal at 9.40 p.m, NIGHT EXPRESS leaves Boston at 0 p.m., via Lowell and New York at 3 p.m., via Springfield, arriving in Montreal at 9.29 a.m.Pullman\u2019s Sleeping Cars are attached to the Night Express Trains running between Montre 1 anti Boston, and Montreal and Spring-field, and Wagner\u2019s Sleeping Cars between St.Albans nd Troy.Pullman\u2019s Drawing Room Cars on Day Express Tr ins between Montreal and Boston.For Tickets and Freight Kates, apply at Central Vermont Railroad Office, 150 St.James Street.J.W.HOBART, General Snot.St.Albans, Dec.4.1874,\t110 BITTERS.20 Hospital St&bvt.if 299 © r\u20144 oS 03 o AwhoSesonw vogctrible compound forai]! 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