The Montreal witness, 19 septembre 1868, samedi 19 septembre 1868

[" ns REV = IEW AND FAM ILY EWSPAPER Vou.XXIII.\u2014 MONTREAL, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 1868, No.76.TRIALS AT OTTAWA.Presiding: The Hon.Clief-Justice Ricaanos.Orrawa, Monday, 14.\u2014Nearly an hour before the opening of the court, the seats were pretty nearly all filled up.The admissions were ail by ticket, and the arrangements were made ae well so they possibly could be under the cir- cumétauces.The hall was, however, inconveniently crowded all day.At 9.15 his Lordship Judge Richards took bis seat, and the names of the petty jurors were called over, and the prisoner was thea brought in, after a painful interval of expectation, looking very pale, with black circles under his eyes, and a peculiarly haggard look on hie face.He appeared now to reslizs the awful pomtion in which be was placed.After some formal business of the Court, Mr.J.H.Cameron ross, ad, after a few preliminary observations, in which he spose of the amount of prejudice raised against the prise.er, for whose coudemnation à universal shout bal gone up, reflected severely on tbe conduct of the press in raising prejudices, and in entering on the details of the as sassinatiea before the fac's were brought out ia evidence.He proceeded to defend the conduct of himself and other counsel in undertaking the defence of the prisoner at the bar, who was charged with comm.ttiag so foul a crime, showing that they were not at liberty to refase,but were bound to defend a man accased even of a crime 80 abborrent to human feelings, against whom heavy prejudices exised, as well 48 one on whose behalf popular favour bad been excited.He paid a high tribute to Mr.O'Reilly, we Orown Prosecutor, declaring that it was manifestly unjust to deprive him of the position of Prosecutor in this case after the able manner in which he had conducted the preliminary investigation.He said the evidence might be divided into three parts : 1st, ciccumstantisl; 2nd, direct ; 3rd, admissions.He entered on an elaborate argument to show the danger of attaching undue weight to the first, fortifying his position by numerous examples, and having set aside the present circumstantial evidence as unworthy of credit, he proceeded to take up the direct evidence of Turner as to threats, showing the improbability, not to say impossibility, of the supposed conversation overheard in the glass-pantry between Doyle and Whelan being concealed by Turner, if he bad really heard it; but he believed it was concocted after the evidence of John McGee bad been heard, who gave evidence at examination after him, and then for the first time stated the circumstances of Whelan coming to him and receiving the letter to the Chief of Police.Wade's evidence waa altogether unworthy of belief, and he therefore set it aside in the meantime.He took up the evidence of Lacroix to show how highly improbable it was, the contradictions it involved, the fact of his seeing no one, aod no one seeing him at the very time members were leaviog the House, and when the messenger (McCartby) must bave been in Wel- | lington street,\u2014at the very time he would have been there, had his story been true.He traced him down to Lapierre's, showing no one had seen ! him going there, and he bad seen no one on the rod, although Labelle, Robert, the two police, | and another witness were in the street at the \u2018 time, =the latter of whom said he had seen a man | like him, but would not swear it was he, He contended that the chamber of the pistol had been most probably emptied when the girl | got shot.He maintained that the prisoners statement, that he went straight home, had not been disproved.He has not denied seeing Mr.Jobn McGee; and the visit to Mr.McGee's: house, with other statemunte, should be received in his favor instead of against bim.As tothe | they must be received with great caution, He referred to the convereation over heard by Cullen and Hess, and to the evidence * given by Turner, and it was clear to see bow these could be distorted.But were this system of spying never attempted in the case of a man who was a popular favorite for a moment, why | thea should it be allowed in the present case ?All admissions were looked upon with great disfavor in the Courts, and must be received with great caution.Mitchell's evidence was clear; why did the Crown not produce Doyle to \u2018 rebut it?He then appealed to the jury.The risouer\u2019s \u2018life or death was in their bands, | ustios is not vengeance.The crime must be | brought home to the criminal.I have tried to do my duty, sud, although horrified at the crime, every man is entitled to a fair defence, It is for this reason that I bave appeared, to see fair play.The prisoner has declared his innocence : that is between him and his God.It is between you and your God to determine the | rerdictof guilty or not guilty.! Mr, O'Reilly, after expressing gratification at the opinion expressed of bis conduct by Mr, Cameron, said be was glad 10 bear bis learned friend say that the prisoner bad fair play.The address just delivered was one of the ablest they could listen to, but the jury must not be carried away by the eloquence of the learned counsel.It was gaid there was prejudice manifested, but that did not exist on the part of the Crown, A dastardly deed bad been committed, and bls efforts ad) been directedto ascertain ita perpetrator, Mr.O'Reilly then, in contradiction to the statement that the Crown case was weak, proceeded to recapitulate the evidence; but they must trust to evidence, not to what either he or his learned friend might say, and whatever prejudice might exist must not influence their minds.He then made a recapitulatioz of the evidence.The prisoncr is first met with at Quebec as Sullivan, In Montreal be ie known as Whelan, aud sometimes as Smith.During tbe election there, uite an excitement existed in the month of tember.The prisoner was then a partisan.He took an active part io oppesition to MoGes.It ie true that rough language was used on oc casions of the kind, but God forbid thet threats against life should be uset like what the prisoner has been shown to have made use of.He spoke of McGee as » traitor, and carried a plstol,\u2014an uncommon thing for à mau in bis position of Toe evidence of Inglis sad Faulkner was reviewed to show that these threats and ns to Turner, the only complaint made against bim was that he did not give full information at first.The idea of mordenag McG + seems to have be n bis thoughts by day, and bis dreams by nigit.The various times be bad been at Mo.Gee's house showed this.Was prisoner a representative of the foul and detestable organization known es Fenianisn, that be went up euraged after McGee bad denounced it, The threats ho was heard to make at various times were awelt upon.Wade's evidence proved the conversation in Dug- wan's,in which Wbelan.took part; it let the couatry know that there is evidence of conspiracy, \u2014eri- dence of which was in the hands of the Orown Prosecutor, mors than they were aware of The evidence accumulated at Montreal, leariog no doubt of the threats having been employed.The prisoner's conduct on the ; aigat after he received the letter from Mr.Mc- Gre, laid him open to the gravest suspicion, and the Crown bulieve that the diabolical attempt was then made, and Turner's evidence, as to the conversation between Whelan and Doyle, con- firined this.Bringing the prisoner to Ottawa, the learned counsel reviewed bis proceedings there a: brought out in the evidence, \u2014hio visits to the House of Commons, bis restlessness on the night of the murder, his leaving fiest that night.Thelast that was seen of him.But was that the last seen of him before the death of the victim?1D.d Mr.McGee not gee | his assassin, or at least his shadow, before the fatal shot was fired.The night was bright and | beautiful, but there was a foul plot on that night which called aloud for vengeance.Almighty God saw him, aod the vengeance of heaven pursued Lim.A poor, ignorant, timid Frenchman saw bim at his work, fresh from his bloody deed.+ If be invented the story be told in the witneas- box, then he iswan not ignorant nor unlearned, but a man of five genius, thus to unravel what before was obscure and entangled.His conduct in running of was natural to s timid man,\u2014a stranger left alone, \u2014the only witness of so foul a deed : the whole story was fully,confirmed.As to the confessions of the prisoner, they would have to believe that Cullen perjured himself.When Counsel beard that Mitchell was brought up to contre- dict it, he at once consented to wait till that witness came, having every confidence in the honesty of Cullen, who is a credit to the buai- ness he follows, and enjoys public credit and respect.Prisoner expects his name to go down to posterity ; yes, as the cowardly midnight assasiin, a8 the foul murderer of a man whose loss this country will feel for 8 long time to come.Suppose the jury did not believe Cullen and Hess's evidence.Little's evidence was that of a man whom all knew and respected, and what he bad said was as etrong as any that Cullen «nd Hess had testified to.The Counsel for the defence bad asked, Why did the Crown not call Doyle?But why did the prisoner not call , him if he could be of use to his cause?He concluded by recalling to them the words of their | oath, and might God help them to observe their obligations.THE JUDGE'S CHARGE, His Lonpswr then addressed the jury, and said he would be obliged to detain them some time in reading over the evidence, which he would endeavor to bring before their minds as it was delivered, 80 that they might try to interpret it as it ought tobe interpreted.Before proceeding to this duty, His Lordship confirmed what the learsed Oounsel for the defence bad said as to the duty of an advocate, \u2014that it was necessary for him to accept the retainer which was off:red him.The humblest man was entitled to his services; he was bound to render them.He ordered the jury to discharge their minds of all they had heard elsewhere, and attend only to the evidence they hed heard, and give judgment regardless of all consequences.Hetben proceeded to read from his notes the evidence in detail.After finishing the case for the prosecution, His Lordship said the evi- denoe of Oullen, Hess, and Turner was very strong,\u2014elmost conclusive indeed.He read the rules laid down for reception of evi- deuce by policemen, etc., which, he showed, must be received with caution, not because it is held that they wish to deosive; but on account of their intercourse with the vicious aking them suspicious of ell men.He must say that their evidence given in this cage had been creditable to the witnesses.Ho then read the limitations laid down as to the reception of confessions ; but confessions must not be indis- eriminately refused or undervalued, but should be carefully discriminated.He asked them : Are you satisfied that the expressions of the prisoner could not easily be misunderstood ?If they are clear and distinct, and the police and other witnesses report them correctly, they could not be misapprebended.Ir was suggested that the language used on these ocos- sions was only a repetition of the evidence given by Turner.But the expressions that he would be a great man, &c, did not arise from anything which Turner said.The confessions made in the hearing of the jailers and those about the gaol showed the truth in à manner moat satisfactory to his wind.If they believed tbat thess conversations had taken place as reported, they must give effect to their conric- tions.His Lordship then reviewed the evidence for the defence, reading it ae fully as that for the Orown, He then said there seemed to be some facts not disputed, \u2014among these that the prisoner carried & pistol loaded with 6 ball of the same kind as that with which Mr.McGee was shot ; that he was at the Parlisment House with thet weapon, for which no satisfactory explanation was given, that it had been re- oently covered with grease whea taken from him, and that a ball had been placed there subsequently to the other being inserted.It was siated by one witness that the chamber was empty, and it was naturally to be supposed that that had been filled up ; but the Orown contends that it was Slled up before the murder.The lurking about of the prisoner where McGee was to be seen, is also undoubted.No doubt exists that tbe prisoner used violent langusge life.He said he would shoot McGee like a rat, while be held the pistol in his band.in reference to McGee.It would be conceded that be could have committed the offence.The Orown says there is sufficient evidence that he did commit it.The testimony of Licroix is relied on for proof ; but, on the other hand, tbe probability of Lscroix\u2019s statement was desied, and the hope of reward was spoken of as a sufficient inducement for him mod other witnesses to awear falsely, If the Jury believed Lacroix, that witness saw the prisoner shoot Mr, McGee, then they must bring him in guilty, but if they did not, they would have to pass 10 the next consideration, that would hang on Turner's evidence ; the tenor of which be bad already given; but to this also the objsction of reward was mad: flis Lordabip put upon the Jury the consideration and weighing of tbe reasons for and againet relying om the testimony of each of those witnesses.Now with respect to the admissions \u2014ihat the prisoners were in the habit of conversing together was undoubted; that they said more then they would have done if they had supposed they were not watched, was also undoubted.The prisoner appeared in all that be said to be rather glorying in his deed, and this, supposing that it could be taken in conjunction with other facts, would assuredly bring home to their miuds the conviction of bis guilt.Looking at ail the facts, he asked if they believed the prie sover guilty.If so, they would of course say so.After all they heard in his fuvor, if the evidence led them to believe the prisoner guilty they must eay so, whatever the consequences.But if they had reasonable doubt, after every consideration, it was for them to give the prisoner the benefit of the doubt.Bat this doubt must not be those mere excuses of which jurors sometimes avail to escape from responsibility themselves.His Lordshipe charge occupied eiz hours and a half.The jury retired about 8 o'clock, and the prisoner kept suxiously watching the door of the jury-room.At length when he was about to be led away, he started up and called out to his Lordshi; : May I ask a question?Shall] be in court when the jury brings in the verdiot ?His Lorship assured Lim he would, and the court was then adjourned till to-morrow morning at 9 o'clock, and the crowd then dispersed.The prisoner looked tired, worn out, and exhausted by the long sitting, but his voice was strong when speaking to the judge, although I altered in tone.Orrawa, Sept.15.\u2014By an early hour the doors of the Court-bouse were besieged by crowds, pushing, jostling, jamming, driving, gesticulsting, entreating, demanding, and scolding for admission.The narrow and inconvenient stairway outaide fee Court-house was pasked with expectant Bpectators of the last scene of this act of the tragedy, and the ill-con- trived entrance could scarcely give them admission.Toe day, cool and clear, is in striking contrast with the close, uncomfortable, and unwholesome weather that had previously prevailed.Sharp at 9 his Lordship took his seat.The prisoner was brought in.The names of the ordinary jurors were called over, and intense expectation visible, As the Jast name was beard, there was a silence almost painful, broken here and there by sudden whispering, carried on by fits and starts, but quickly subsiding, to be agsin resumed in low tones.The prisoner, who had the same haggard look sa yesterday, kept glancing around restlessly, turning his eyes almost constantly towards the door of the jury room, from whence soon were ; to issue the twelve men on whose appearance his fate would beknown, and, as tbe tension | seemed to bave relaxed and buzring conversation going on, the announcement of the en- \\ trance of the jury restored the death stillness, | the prisoner eyeing them quietly as they came ' in.The clerk's voice was heard as he called over | the names.4 Gentlemen of the jury, bave you agreed upon | & verdict ?\u201d | The foreman says, \u201c We have: Guilty.\u201d A stir and bustle was felt, and the prisoner gave a slight start, but soon resumed calmness.His Lordship asked the prisoner if be bad anything to say why sentence should not be passed upon him.Whelan started forward, end in loud, distinct voice, said, \u201c ! have been tried, and found guilty of the murder cf Thomas D'Arcy M'Ges.Now standing on the brink of the grave, swear as I hope to appear before God, that 1 never did the deed, I have been accused of Fenianism.Never was » Fenian, either at home or abroad Never belonged to an organised body here or in Ireland, Never belonged to the Hibernian So- clety, although accused of it.It is naked why I was marshal of the Bt.Patrick's Society on tbe last St.Patrick's Day; the answer is easy: I wes asked if I coulé ride, snd I said I could, and so was elected.| am a Roman Catholic, but none the worse for that in my opinion.I! was in Quebec three months during the lastraid.I wes workiog for Mr.La- vallier.1 went to the Citadel, knowing my employment would not be long where I was, and got employment in the Prince Consort's Own Rifls Brigade.I went into the c.nteen, and while s man named O'Brien was in conversation with some of those present.He offered soldiers $20 to join the Fenians.[was sitting ata table, but was arrested, brought before Mr.McGuire, and discharged.! gave my ssme as Bullivan, my mother's, as I did not wish my own to get into print, to give publicity.1 went again to the P.C.O, Bri- gnde, shortly after I joined the volunteer cavalry and for good behavior was promoted sergeant in the troop in the cavalry I retained the name 1 bad giver on examination, but the name I bear now I in Quebec ; I Toft there and came to Montreal, where I remained 12 or 18 months.I did assist at the slection between Devlin and McGes, but only that I was asked to become scrutineer.1 did not know what a scrutivesr was, as knew nothing about the elections, but 1 did go and put down some names and waited till dinoer shooting, but I did not like the place mod came to Ottawa, leaving them behind.I found that I could not earn a good living and make monsy, 60 I took a house at the market, intending to settle.I bad written several letters to my wife, telliog ber I intended to be down by Christmas, and on Cbristmas-eve I left the shop at one o'clock ; the train went out at 1.30, and I reached Muntresl between 12 and 1 o'clock on Ohristmas morning.The first bouge I went into was, | think, Mrs.Scanlan's, 1 remained three or four days in Montreal, | was at a house, but not st s dance, as bas heen so often said, with another man, who is now in Mon.sal, and knows well I tell what is true.I heard a conversation between some people who were sitting at the other side of & board from us, aod through the board heard a conversation that McGee's house was to be burned down that night.1 noticed this to & friend, and we agreed togoup.He pever left McGee's while I wus in with McGee.John McGee was not present at the conversation between his brother and me.I never aid that my name was Sm'th, my friend gave his name as Smith at the door.He was waiting for me wheu wo went down, and wo went down the street together, It is charged that I did not deliver the letter direct, life threatened, and was fo.ced to use caution.1 returned bere to work, never thinking of McGee.For several nights after work I went to the House 1 bad got three or four, perhaps five, tickets from Buckiey, and went on the 6th of April between 10 and 11 o'clock, for the first time that night.I had occasion several times to come down stairs, Dr, Sweetland can testify 10 the cause he has been attending for the complaint; I went round the porch ; | wasnot more than three or four minutes out each time.19at upstairs all the evening, «nd during all the time 1 swear [ did not bear McGee speak.When the House was over I went down and stood with my back to the door, as Buckley says.I thought he wascuming out, but had agaia occasion of nature to go off.I saw Sir Jubn'a carriage.Passed on, I went down the sidewalk, as I always did, for I never used the centre-walk.The clothes I wore that night were black trowsers, the black coat I now wear, end csp.There are no outside pockets, but I have a pistol pocket, which had pat in it.When I came out I went straight dows to Russell House to ses Doyle, whom [ had seen the evening before, and told I was going to leave Egleson\u2019s.He asid I should not, I would soon be taking up a place of my own end had better wait, 1 went down te speak to him again about it, that, | swear was 11 I went about.I was at Mrs.McKenzie's twice ; the first time I went with Doyle, and it is true 1 waited till two in the morning.I was two nights at Mrs.Trotter's.I swear I did not know Yr.McGee boarded there or where he lived.| \u201csais pas, no he did not.\u201d and came away, that ended my election I came with some Englishman to Barebrook for Boyce took me there.The morning of the night I was arrested, I got up at 7 am., put on light trowsers, got to work and worked till 12 o'clock.I had no breakfast when [ left, as it was not ready.I often before have done something when my breakfast was not ready.When I wanted to go to work [ went and bad dinner and returned to the shop, when I found that Egleson had beenarrested.1 put on my coat and went to the Town Hall, but was not admitted.I then went to Mrs.Quinn's, but only waited a few minutes, and went next io Trotter's, and from that to my own shop.At night [ went to the Society, with my revolver in my pocket, ramrod, and box of cartridges.In the society [ sat down, not thinking of Mr.McGee's murder, or who bad done it.O'Neill then came in and arrested me.He asked me what time I had left the house, and I told him es near aa I could.He did not tell me the charge against me for two hours, when he said the son of Mrs.Trotter saw me shoot McGee.I knew in my heart and soul better than any body I bad not done the deed.It waa said in examination I was seen in the yard, end the mark corresponding to my left boot was in the snow ; that has not been brought forward.in the evidence nor the charge of ruaning round the corner of Queen's Printer's, When 1 was in the cell, Lacroix was brought up and I was deliberately pointed out to him, He sald, Two hours after | was dressed in the clothes which I was charged with having worn, brought down, snd placed in the middle of eight or nine respectable men of Ottawa.1 charge the sheriff with bav- ing deliberately pointed me out to Lacroix then, and, having called us ali right, face to face, be asked Lacroix to point me out in the back; then, his deposition was taken down, which I was not allowed to ee.I knew in my heart and soul that man did not see me, but I know what has been working against me.The prejudices of men in opulence, whom ! would have scorned to treat as they treated me, because [ was a Roman Oatholic.I have been taunted with it by gentlemen on the Bench.(Prisoner referred to the Bberi.) I am no Fenian.I would shed the last drop of my blood for that noble woman whose likeness is up there above me.I served ber for nine years, four of these in India, and when | am accused of this crime my blood bolls within me.1 had no spite against that men (Mr, McGee).I respected him as an able man, but we Roman Ostholics are slways looked upon as traitors, why but because of feelings that should not exist in any country,\u2014the spirit of party,\u2014of which we are made the victime, and for which I have now to suffer ; and this spirit exists in this country more than in any otber.II was on that jury I think I sbould certainly come to the same verdict sa they bave done, and 1 exonerate them from all blame ; but if they knew how that evidence was manufactured, they would take a different view of the case to what they have.To be accused of Fenianism, that is enough bers, the same ns it isin England and Ireland.In Englaod any man may speak, but the poor starved ragged Irishman, if he does open his moutb, he may be banged, drawa, or quartered, or shut up in prison, or= His Lordship, interrupting bim, said, as well a8 could be understood, that references to what waa taking place elsewhere could not be allowed.but I knew that I had been watched, and my .| The prisoner must conflue himself to remarks ! bearing on his own case.! Prisoner - Well, my lord, I am speaking from | my beart out, for I have suffered from: some : party feeling.Bia Ou His Lordebip\u2014You bave been treated with every forbearance, and -more latitade bas been | allowed than you could justly cisim.You have ; bad fair trial, even by your own confession, a verdict bas been ered by twelve of your countrymen, and the iaw always i presumes such verdict to be right.What ever presumptions in law there may have been of your innocence before, now we must sséume jou to be guilty.With regard | to many of the cbiervations you have made as to the prejudices against you as « Roman On- ; tholic, as the motive of country for proceedings | against you, [ may be permitted tu say as having been born in this country, that po such pre.Judices exist as you have referred to, \u2014that every | maa is equal here in 1hs eye of the law, \u2014and Deither in à court of justice nor in tbe country is | any man ui jistly treated or deprived of any of ! bis righta on account of religion.Your countrymen in this country have precisely the same rights, privileges, and opportunities as ny other, and to this the murdered man described, of whom you spoke yourself, paid s just tribute in elg- quent terms, and testified that they were ag well treated under the laws of this country as it was possible for men to be.So far from Jour co- religionis ta being oppressed, they are on equal terms with every otter here and across the rives (referring to Lower Canada.) Your religior has not only equal rights, but stands superior to the others, being established and having powers above those of any church on this con- ti sent : nomen have higher privileges than they bave possessed and now possess on civil, political, and religious freedom.The evidence for the crowo leaves no doubi that you did use strong language against McGee, It has been shown that you carried deadiy weasons ; that you paid frequent visits to the neighborhood of the lodgings of Mr.McGee, hovering about the Parliament buildings, is beyond a doubt; and when to all this is sdded other testimony, no jury could disbelieve in your guilt.And I can osly warm you of the dreadful position in which you are placed.Your natural impetuosity and vicience of temper, if they have driven you to this dreadful course, consider while there is yet time.The verdict leave you only one alternative, If this sentence be ratified, as no doubt can exist that it will be, by public opinion, that, without possibility of reversal, while life is left to consider seriously what lies before you, and prepare to meet your God.It is now my solemn duty to pass upon you the sentence of the law,-=that on tbe 10th of December next, between the hours of 9am.and 4 p.m.you be taken from your place of detention to the place of execution, and then and there be hanged by the neck until you are dead, and may the Lord have mercy on your soul.His Lordship during the delivery of the sentence was deeply moved.Prisoner said excitedly, * Well my Lord, that sentence does not make me guilty, I feel that I am innocent in my heart and soul \u201d As he at od with an angry and excited flash on bis face, there waa a strange, wild expression in bis eye, that seemed aa if he was fast losing ve restraint be bad thereto laid upon him- wll.He was then quickly manacled, and withdrawn by the policeman who beid him in charge, and as be turned to leave the Court, the fiush in bis face died out, and he seemed almost to be covered by an ashy paleness, replacing the former flush.PROVINCIAL SYNOD, FOURTH DAY.\u2014MORNING SESSION.At ten o'clock the Synod met in the hall of the Nataral History Society, and, after prayer by the Prolocutor, the Synod adjourned to the Cathedral achool-room.Upon assembling in the latter place, the Seq.retary read the minutes of Friday's proceedings, which were amended and approved.The Treasurer's rerort was then presented by Mr.Hutton, The balance on bend at the close of last session was $764.Since then the expentes had been auch as to leave on hand at the present time $318, This does not include the contributions of the present session.Rev.Mr.Massa called attention to the fact that the Toronto Diocese had not yet paid into the treasury tbe amount of funds for which it was liable, and that therefore that diocese had no right to a representation in this Synod.Mr.Harman esid that if the members of the Diocese of Toronto were expelled, there would not be enough left to form & quorum, After some further discussion the matter was dropped by tbe Treasurer of the Diocese of Toronto pledging himself that the amount in arrears should be forthcoming.Dean Hezzuvra, of London, then read the report of the Committee on Ritualism.The report stated that the Ooromittee had considered as carefully as they could, the several memorials aud petitions referred to them.' The greatest number of these papers contained expressions of anxiety and alarm at the reported progress of Rituslism io England, and prayed the Synod to take such measures a9 would effectually your sgeinst the introduction to these Provinces such practices as were of a dangerous tendency, aod prejudicial to the purity of the doctrine and wore ship of our Reformed Church, Of the memorials only one, namely, that from the Dioosse of Toronto,specified the practices complained of.Otber memorials deprecated in the strongest manner spy attempt to alter the book of common page or the rubrics thereof, until the Church a nads ebsll first have had the benefit of an au- tboritative decision upon disputed points, which will ere long be given by the tribunals in England.While the committes were of opinion that any Introduction of extreme ritualistic practices by our reformed branch of the charch, would call for the interposition of the Bynod, with » viow of considering bow they might be restrained, yet, having considered the whole £02 _ subject they bad come t3 the conclusion that it ispot expedient that the Syrod at its present session, further deal with the question referred Lo them, for these rensone : feat, because no instance bad besn brought to the notice of the committee of any practices complained of having been introduced nto say church within this Province ; secondly, because in the absence of | any such introduction, legislation on the sub- | ject might be regarded as preuature; and, third\u2018y, because the whole subject would | soou come befors the regaler tribunals in England, and it was desirable that we kuow what action they will take befure we in Canade initiated measures thet might de | troy tbe unity of the Cuurch.Tae committee therefore recommend that the House content it- #3if ior the present with desling with the mes- sare alresdy sirerted to in the manner above m-ntioned, and that the Bishops be respectfully | regrested to put forth a pastoral letter, urging all the memb:re of the communion to a faithful adherence to the doctrines of the Church as set forth in the book of common prayer, and to maiotai that protest against the dootr'nes of Rome, which is as peceasary now as when the Church in England first cast off the idolatries and superstitions which bad guided them.Dean HmLuors gave notice that he would in due time move for the consideration of the report to-morrow morning.Tae report was ordered to be printed immediately.Rev.Mr.Giviss read the report of the committee on Indisn Missions.I: estimated that there were not less than 21,000 aborigines within the area claimed by the Proviaces represented in this Syood.In the Diocese of Quebec there are no Indians under the charge of the Chorch of England, what few there are, being Romanists.In the Diocese of Moutreal there is one mission at St.Francis, among the Abensquis, where there ia a church of 21 commu- nicin\u2018sandaschool À number of the worst Indians bad signed the pledge, and become good Christians.Tbe greateet hindrance to prayers smong them was intemperance, and the report recommended the establishment of a temperance society smong them In the Diocese of Ontario there is but one mission, namely, among the Mo- bwwks on the Bay o' Q iinte, under the charge of the Rev.Mr.Anderson.Toere is a good sharch, with 108 communicants.There are also two Avuriebing schools.As a general thing, the Indians prefer to work fur the whites instead of cultivating their own lands.In the Diocese of Huron there is a very strong mission called the Delaware mission, ander the charge of R-v.Nr.Chase, a pative missionary.Tt is formed among four tribes, three of whom had emigrated from the United States.Population, 600 T 1rse schools are in existence among them.A mission has been established among the Oneidas, wh) number 550.Tue Oj biways, of Sarnis, numberiog 500, have a church and school, which are conducted by & Rev.Mr.Wilson, from Ecgland.Two other missions were in existence, but their circumstances were not known.In tbe Diocese of Toronto there were two societies, one at Garden River, near the San\" Ste.Marie, conducted by Rev.Mr.Chance, whica baa 42 communicent ; and another on the Manitoulin Island, in Lake Huron, under charge of Rev.Mc.8ims.A large and interesting field for missions extends along the north shore of L ke Superior, which the committee recommend be occupied without delay.Rev.Ur.J B Fouusa read the report of the .committee appointed to draw up an address of condole oe to Mes.Fulford.The address was «8 follows :\u2014 Mapa, \u2014Wv, the clerical and lay delegates of the Uaited Church of Bogland sad Ireland, in the Ecclesiastical Province of Canada, in Provincial Synod assembled, desire to offer you au earnest expression of our heartfelt aympatby with you, in this, your hour of beavy trial ; and to sseure you of the universal respect and confidence entertained for our late Metropolitan, and of the deep sorrow felt for bis loss, sorrow extending to all ranks and classes amongst us, sud to many outside of our communion.He appears to us to have been à Prelate, pre-eminently fitted by his piety, his ability, bis urbanity, his wisdom, and his de- wotion to his great Master's cause, for the dif- fcult and important post which he waa called to fill.Whilst, therefore, bowing with submission to the inscrutable deeres of Him who «does all things well,\u201d we feel it & privilege to wrecord our sense of the heavy loss which you, madam, and the Canadian Lranch of the charch, have sustained ; and to assure you of our earnest prayers that be who, for 80 many years, guided, supported, and blessed your beloved husband in the discharge of Lis arduous duties, and \u201cwhose ago.THE MONTREAL WITNESS.NATIONAL TEMPERANCE CONVEN TION.About five hundred earnest temperance mon from ail the northern, western, aud some of the avuthern Bates, thronged Piymouth church in Cievelsud the 28.b aud 2%:h ult.IL waa iuspiring to meet them, look iuto their fuces, hear their ringing voices, and feel the magnetism of their bigh, generous resolves.They assembled to consult upon ways and means of rescuing the land from tae curse of drunkenness, But few of the old warriors were there.Dr.Charles Jewett, full of ire, argumeat, fun, seriousness.and eloqueuce, was the ceut-e of interest, 88 be connected us with the earl strug sles of the cuuse, and spoke as a pat-i- arch and apostle with authority and power.Neal Dow was another of the honored vete rans.Hoo.William E, Dodge and a few others of the old heroes contributed largely t) the interest of the occasisn.But neurl all the delegates were youngerly men, chil- deen of the fathers in the cause.Seven.eishths of them were clergymen, and they generally came at their own expense.There is hope for & good cause, wheu five hundred men of email means and lard work, incur the expense and til of a'tendiug such conven tions without hope of temporal reward.Delegates from al! sections of the country reported great increase of interest since the war, and rapid growth of temperance organizations, Money is freely contributed, and lecturers canvass the country, and the war waxes hottar ani ho'ter against the enemy.From the testimony given, it appears that oue sentiment prevai's, one policy is everywhere accepted.The issue is sharply defined : ¢ We must destroy the rum traffic, or it will destroy clureh and atate.There can be no cumpromiss.The ram power is r- solved to rule and crush religion, morality, Sabbath, everytning that impedes ite auiver- salreign.We have uo alternative ; we must fight or perish; the enemy must be driven from the land, or Christian civilization sinks in night.\u201d The resolution on all hands is to meet the crieis; as fast as possible to enlighten {he people.and arouse them to & sense of their danger, and just as soon as public sentiment warrants it, to enact and enforce probibitory laws.The prospects are, that, in the course of a year or two, we shall be ready for this advance along the whole line.The speeches ani resolutions agreed most heartily in these poiuts.\u2014Letter in Morning Star.VISIT TO MAMMOTH CAVE OF KENTUCKY.Our first entrance undertook and ac complished the long route, which comprises full cighteen miles walk, from 200 to- 300 feet under ground, extending out a distance of nine miles and back, undera high hill or small mountain.We passed through rotundas, under vast domes, and along magnificent avenues, three miles in length, creeping through narrow defiles, descending precipices, and down into dark caverns, ani ascending the Rocky Mountains,\u201d eight miles a joungoat of the group was Master Jesse, à right, handsome lad of six summers, who sturséted no inconsiderable degree of attention, nut only from his relation to the might, man of the nation, but on account of his personal attributes.The guests were gathered together iu the cabin of the steamer where the cervmony was to take placs.The spokesman of the committee stepped forward, and in 8 nest end spjro;riste address pre sented the medal, Gen Grant's time came the 1, and as ussal on all similar occasions, he wus greatly embarrassed.He could stand undisturbed while five bundred cannons were thundering iu his ears, but heseems to have been afraid of the sound 7 ofhisowa voice.All present were anxious to know whut he would say and how he would say it, for he had never mude an impromptu speech.The General appeared to be slight! agitated ss soon as the Congressman'a apeech had been concluded.Haz began to fumble about bie pockets, just as a schoolboy does on the rostrum, He was evidently looking for something, and he could not find it.The delay became painful and awkward in the extreme, not only to the General, but to his sympathizing audience ; sos, seemed to suffer the most in this prolonged interval.At last his patience was exhausted, and he cried out: \u201c Father, why don\u2019t you say something?\u201d urst of applause from the assembly greeted this speech, and it was plain that \u2018esse had said the right word at the rizht dime.Inleriting some of his father's military genius, he made à demonstration which turned the attention of the company for the time from the embarrassed General, who, tabing advantage of the diversion, renewed the onslaught upon his pockets and brought forth the written paper for which he had been searching.He then read bis * impromptu\u201d speech, which was a simple expression of bis thanke, set forth in solid brase, for the distinguished honor which d been conforred upo him.The assembly were then invited to the spacious between- decks of the steamer, where a substantial collation had been prepared for them; and Jesse was not the least honored snd petted by ue party \u2014 Life of Grant, by Oliver \u2019ptie, AGRICULTURAL.AUTUMN PLOUGEING.A correspondent sums up the more prominent advantages to be derived from turning over the soil in autumn, under the following beads : .August and September is a good time to turn over bsund-out sod land, and manure aad reseed it at once to grass, obtaining & crop of bay the following year.2.October and N.vember is an excellent time to break up sod lund for planting the following spring.3.The menthe is then cool and bracing, and the team strong aud hearty for the work ; while the weather in the spring is more relaxing and team less able ; aod spring work distance from daylight, a\u2018ter having crossed in safety the River Btyx and the waters of Lethe.We entered à boat large enough to hold eighteen persons,and were paddied down the wonderful Echo River for (balf-a-mile (filled with the curious fish that are without eyes).The river isfrom 3 to 20 feet in depth, and so wide that we could not see the shore without raising our lamps, which were well lighted.Next we passed through Martha's Vineyard, filled with clusters of grapes, then Snow-Ball Chamber, Mary's Lower, the Last Rose of Summer, the Scotchman's Trap, and Cleaveland\u2019s Cabinet, passing under Corinne Dome and through the Vall-y of Humility, the Pass El Ghor, the Fat Man's Misery, the Duserted Chambers, Guikic Avenue, the Church, Washin ston Ha'l aud Ball-Room, but avoiding Purgatory, aud the Bottomless Pit and the Star Chamber! At last, after nearly ten hours of walking, talking, gazing, and woudering, we emerge once more into the lightof day; but even now I cannot get over the bewilderment and wonder of that most wonderful of sli scenes, At times the ceiling was only four or five feet high above us, aud at others 100 to 150 feet ubuve us, sometimes a ning arch and sometimes a flat ceiling, from 50 to 100 feet in diameter, all covered with the most beautiful stalactites, in almost every conceivable form Saysan eloquent author ads per- ronal friend : 4 The Mammoth Cave is called the eighth wonder of the world, bit it is by many considered more wondarful than ali the others combined.\u201d Theair is s0 cool and bracing, and the interest so great, that the long walk of eighteen miles is endured by feebie women, without complaint or excessive fatigue by any, Ihe guides assure us that all the different routes in the Mammoth Cave extend more than one hundred wmiles.\u2014R.@.Pardee in Sunday School Times.\u201cFATBER, WHY DON'T YOU SAY SOMETAING ?\"\u201d When the gold medal, which was voted by resolution of Congress to Grant after the campaign of Chattanoogez was finished, à committes from the two Houses went down to City Point in B special steamer to present the elegant testimonial of the nation's gratitude to the illustrious suldier, The members of the committee waited upon the Lieutenant.General, and arranged with him that the formal ceremouy of the presentation should take place on board of the headquarters steamer, where ample accommodations were made for the party who were to witness the impressive scene, At the appointed time, the committee, with a few invited guests, appeared.The Lieutenant-General was attended by his atafl, and a fuw other offisers of the army, on duty at the post.One of the most interesting features of the occasion was the precence of General Grant's family, in- | cluding his wife, bis son and daugbter, \u201cThe being always horrying, it saves time to despatch as much of ths ploughing as possible uring the previous autumn, 4, fod land, broken up late in autumn, will be quite free from growing grass the following epring; the routs of the late over turned award Siig so generally killed by the immediately succeeding winter that not much grass will really start io epring, 5.The frosta of winter disintegrate the ploughed lund, so that it readily crumbles in tine particles in spring, and a deep, mellow seed-bed in easily made.The chemical changes and modifications resulting from at- mosphecic action during the winter, develop latent fertility in the upturned furrows, which, together which the mellowing influences, materially increase the crop.6.Most kinds of insects are either wholly dastroy or their depredations materiall checked, iate fall ploughing, especially the common white grub and the cut-worm.7.Com stubble land may be ploughed late in the fall, and thus be all ready for very early sowing in spring, therefore going far to iusure a good catch of grass; the roots of the new pl.getting hold well, or being well established, befure the drouths of summer come on, 8.A great deal of land needs deeper louzhing than has geverally been practised.here the subsoil 1s fine grained and unctuous and close, or where there is a hard n of good quality, deep ploughing may Bose once resorted to, with decided advantage.Where the subsoil is poorer, the ploughing may till be advantageously decp- ened by degrees, say an inch at each break- ingup.But in by far the majority of cases, deep ploughing may be prac:ised at once, \u2014 indeed it may be the rule, with safety, while shallow ploughing may be the exception.Plough, say nine, ten, eleven, or twelve inches in November.The subsoil turned up will row several shades darker by spring.The rosts and atmospheric influences of winter will mellow the soil.Th» inorganic elements and all latent fertility will be wade more active for benefiting the crop, In spring spread the manure and plough it in, or otherwise work it in, or mingie it with the soil to the depth, say of four inches.or a little more or less, and you have tie very bust attainable conditions for re liz ug good crops.Deeper ploughing may thus bs practised thn would at all times safe or ex edient, if the pluugh- ing is delayed till apring.\u2014 Bost nm Courier.WooL.\u2014The history of the growth of wool is very curious.Fifty years ago, not a pound of fine wool was ruised in the United States, in G.eat Britain, or in any other country except Spain.In 1749, a small flock was sent to the Elector of Saxony, #s & present from the King of Spain, whenoe the entire produce of Saxony wool, now of such immense value.In 1809, during the invasion of Spain by the French, some of the valuable crown flick were wold to raise and little Jesse, his ed bi 607 money.The American Consul at Lisbon Jarvis, purchased 1,400 bead, and seut thom to this country.A portionegl this pure un mixed Merino flock 1s to be d in Vermont at this time.Such was origin of the immense fluck of fine wool p in the Utited States, \u2014 Farmer's Advertiser.\u2014 Btrawberries set in September will yield a half, \u2018hot à whole, crop next year, \u2014 All roote should have room.If standing thi:k, they should be thinned without mercy.Unless on newly cleared land they grow best in drills, for they can bo ca'tivated.\u2014 Fine, weil rotied manure, applied t> the surface gives the wheat plant strength to well through the winter, and it fits the ground fur receiving clover-ssed early in spring.MISCELLANEOUS.\u2014% Well, my boy, do you know what f ayn- tex\u2019 meaus?\u201d said a schoclmsster to the child of a teetotaler?\u2019 4 Yes, sir; the duty upon spirits,\u201d \u2014 A foppish nobleman, who saw Descartes enjoying himself at the table, having express is astonishment that a pilosopher should exhibit such fondness for good cheer, got this answer for bis pains : \u201c And, pray, my lord, did you think that good things were ouly made for fools \u2014 Physiclogists say that there i, a inti- m4t2 connectivn between the nerves and muscles of the face and eyes, and that allowing the benid to g-ow strengthens the eye.It is said that eurzeuns in the French army have proved by experience in Af ica that soldiers wearing their beards are much less liable to disease of the eye, and it is generally con ceded that if the custom is to wear the bead the eye retains ita lustre much longer.\u2014The Germans have bit upon a way of increasing the efficiency of leeches, They make an incision in the aide of the ani which serves asan outlet.The leech meanwhile continues vigorously sucking until the patient has parted with an ounce or even double that quantity of bluod.The cutting is made on the left side of the leech, and at the moment wheu he hss neurly fi led himself to repletion, \u2014 A good story is told at the expense of 8 prominent New York politician.That tlemaa was once spinning an 8, parently interminable yarn to President Johnson, in the course of which he epoke of the oyster as plessant to eat, though repulsive to look at.he President, who was perhaps a trifie bored, here interrupted, and taking his spectacles from his nose quaintly observed: * There was one thing to be said in favor of the oyster, and that was, it koew when to shat ap.\u201d To Pursesve à Bocqrer.\u2014When a bouquet is received, at once sprinkle it lightly with fresh water, and then putitina vessel containing soap-suds.This will keep the flowers aa fresh as if just gathered.Thea every morning take the bouquet out of the suds and lay it sideways ('h4 stock e first) into clean water, keep it there a minute or two, and then take it out and sprinkle the flowers lightly by the hand with water, rep'ace it in the soap-suds, snd it will bloom as fresh as when first gathered, The suds need changing every three or far days, By observing these rules, a bouquet may be kept brizht aud beautiful for at least s month, and it will last still longer in a passable state, Poryeaxy.\u2014A recent census of the Mormon settlements shows tuat of the whole number of children burn, the proportion of females to males ia as niveteen to twenty, or nearly an equal number of both sexes.This is nature's protest against B.igha on Young's doctrine, and it is difficult to perceive how be can prevent this bad, incontrovertible fact, working out the e-entual ruiu of bis system of polygamy.Either he must provide for an enormous immigration of women that must continue indefivitely in an increas.J ing ratio, or he must get rid of a great many more than balf of the males that are born of Mormon parents; for, as it is, there are not women enough to give the rising generation of young men one wife apiece.IxvonTANT QuisTioxs.\u2014 Whether coiffeurs can dress the head and curl the front of their offending wives?Can a glazier give 8 window a glass too much?Whether itiss comfortable position for the man who hides his head under a bushel?Whether any man ever kicked a sneaking kindness?Whether a modest request ever bushes?Whether one would not get faigued by constantly having sn enemy on the hip?\u201cWhether a half- and-hall messure hold an imperial pint?Whether it is a (ragrant calling to be always smelling @ rat?Whether a sweeping char, is the amount exacted for cleaning one's door-step ?TRUrE SLATOBTER.\u2014Our civil law recog- izes degrees in crime.If a reckless driver on the street, or a careless pilot on a causes a loss of life, be is not hanged for murder like the man who vaylans bis neighbor and maliciously takes his life, but be is held guilty of manslaughter iu a lower d and is punished therefor.There are many moral offences which are committed, even by very good men, the guilt of which is not fully pereeived, because it is only in a lower degres.A man borrows money and neglects to return it.He runs in_debt without haying a certainty that he will be able to pay.Often thus, even by those who are not Sh herately dishonest, others are defrauded.Now these persons would not steal directly, \u2014 they would not pick à pocket, but they are guilty of dishonesty in the second or third degree.Perhaps you ask a minister haw large a congregation he has.He does mot like tv have it thought that he is à man of no Account, and his answer gives about double the real sia.He does not intend to lie\u2014he merely \u201catretches\u2019 the truth.So men will often make prumises which they are not sure tofulñl, Ti 7 would not be guilty of direct lying, but we func they might De convicled of fruih-slaughier in the second degree.\u2014St Louis Necord, = 608 TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.|, JS 0 8 Cm iene Km, Sept.15, @raphs trom Augusta, ** We have carried every A ; congressional district, even where the vote is ng Mas arret ie hi ary.Today 1e closest, by over 3,500 majority ; we have car- visited the ancient Uuiversity of Kiel, where No [12d every county, regaining tbe three taat wero \u2018was received with appropriate ceremonies.The tried by the Democrats last year; wo have taculty presented an address to bis Majesty, in elected overy Senator, and seven- 1e} and Georgia.The pest ia also destroying the think we should have an active sympathy with in the Sea Islande.À total failure the North ; that a Confederacy based upon bu- Coton crop In the Sea 1280 man slavery should have been at once condemn- of the cotton crop is predicted.prie sottou on lantati the line of tl ontgomer ed ; that the republican party was the true friend tbe 2 road alt 8 7 of England ; that it was wrong to even doubt and Modile Railroad is almoat utterly destroyed.\" ; New Yore, Sept.16.\u2014The Commercial Ad- the success of the Federal armies.After all, the .; ; : anger of the Americans was due to their con.TET dares Gold has continued cxoited and sciousness of England's want of sympathy strong during ternoon, the price advancing in their hour of peril; but the anger, if to 141} under large purchases.Among the re- î ports rumored to have come over the cable pro- Fans yon enough indslged., Mr.Foward ducing the speculations are the following :\u2014 refused handsome rion, Walch Tuat large failures have occurred in London in spould > credited, Baan d.He mo ~ oa connection with the South American trade, past adrift anc the » na good as set wing out of the earthquake; that Landon Ged.Legal points will not stand in the wer i Éodereof 5-30' cannot longer have their bonds of \u2018England, aad o prières proper indemnity 1 earried for them ; that affairs in Europe have , umed like aspect ; and that large Oonx, Sept.15.\u2014The city government of ory ar Ter iso Oork has offered a reward of £100 for the arrest orders have been received from Prussia in Eng- lang ili lothes.That in of the incendiaries who caused the recent fires in d for.military clothes de probable this city and vicinity, foundation for these reports is made probable Baceseus, Sept.15.\u2014The International Con- from the fact of 5-30's at London and Oonsols having each declined 4 during tbe day.The gress of Workingmen brought their session to a close yesterday, und adjourned sine die.German Bankers have been the principal buy- ars.London houses do not appear to have acted Amongst the resolutions adopted during the latter part of the session is one advising all upon the rumors, and so far as we observe, have not received any advices of special importance.workingmen to abstain from following their trades in the event of war in their respective Ausanx, 16th Sept.\u2014The bridge below Little countries.Before adjourning the Congress Valle has been replaoed, aad trains ed runving New Yi trai without inter- adopted an address to the workingmen of Bu- fhrough on Now York Central without inter rope.It calls on the workingmen to oppose ruption.war, to refuse to countenance assassination, and Sr.Loos, Sept.17.\u2014The steamboat excur- to use every effort to promote the education of the Avacsra, Me, Sept.15.\u2014Returns from 298 towns embracing more than four-fizths of the sion and banquet given yesterday by the grand commander of the Knights-Templarfof.Missouri to the grand encampment of the United Siates, waa the grandest and most successful event of the kind that hes ever taken place here, LouisvizLa, Sept.17.\u2014The rains of the past few woeks have swollen the streams in Kentucky to a great height.The low lands are entirely flooded, submerging the corn crops.This proves a serious blow tos wide extent of country.Havana, Sept.16.\u2014Mexico city advices state that a preliminary meeting of Congress was attended by & quorum, The ministerial crisis is ended.The opposition press condemn Sec.Beward for his late treaties about naturslizad citisens and claims, Havana, Sept.17.\u2014An amneety has been proclaimed in favor of all but the leaders in the iste rebellion in Hayti.A priest bad made the offer to surrender Miragoane to Salnave\u2019s forces.The Oscos were concentrating their forces to arrest the new movement in favor of Salnave, Itis probable that the whole south will reters to \u2018Lobos, Sept.16.\u2014The importation of bay from the United States will hereafter be allowed under a license from the Privy Council.The prevalence of the cattle disesse in various parts of America is the cause of this step.Pau, Sept.1J.\u2014M.Quixzot bas an article in the last Revue de Deuz Mondes.He says he has no doubt of the desire of Napoleon for the pre- æervantion of peace, and he urges on him the reduction of the army as tho only effective Baas, Sept, 16,\u2014 Bismarck has been ordered to go to England for his health.King William \u2018will review the Prussian fleet bere.Lowpon, Sept, 16.\u2014The registration of voters for the coming election is being prosecuted wigorously throughout the British isles.At many places women demanded that their names be placed upon the liste, and tbe legal aspects of the question, as well as the extent of the movement, have excited much interest.Over six thousand women claimed the right to be registered in Manchester, and their demands were urged io an able speech by Miss Lydia Becker.Afler arguments on both sides the claim was disallowed.Similar proceedings took place in other towns, and in some cases the question was since reserved for legal decision.We bave the announcement from Nassau, N.The question has finally been: brought before the P., that Mr.Scott is to replace Gov.Rawson in judges in Westwinster, and they have overruled .the Bahama Islands.the application of women to be registered se voters, on the ground that an amendment to the Reform Bill, which waa proposed in the House fall ; but fears mre entertained that the north will secede and form an independent state.Toxonro, Sept.16.\u2014Den Thompson, one of the alleged Express robbers, was discharged Baluave should Gonaives and Ospe Haytien y.THE MONTREAL WITNESS Orrawa, Bept.15.\u2014Toere will be no farther trials on account of the McGee murder in the presentterm.Applicatious have theref re been made this afternoon to accept ball tor Buckley aod Doyle.Whelan, on his return to bis cell, commenced to use blasphemous impreoations, to sing ribald songs, whistling and dancing.He said his execution Was put off to the 10th of December to give time for deciding the question whether the jury was properly empanelled.The question is to be argued before the Queen's Bench at Toronto.The Judge will decide at the Brock- Hamilton murder cose, and he was sentenced to six months\u2019 imprisonment for manslaughter.1: is rumored that the Hon.John Hillyard Cameron has sent in Lis resignation as Grand Maater of the Grand Lodge, and that he is disgusted with the action taken by neariy all the District Lodges.Some of them, you will in Whelan's bebalf.Everybody here appears to be satisfied with the verdict rendered this morning.Orrawa, Sept.16.Tue Minister of Public Worka has persuaded the government to proceed immediately with the construction of Fort Garry read to Red River settlement, An experienced agent has bsen deapatched to Chicago to procure supplies for the settlers ; they will receive provisions for their work.This, wish general subscriptions in the Dominion, will relieve the people.rt BIRTHS, WINES\u2014At Mon Bonheur Hail, on the 15th instaut, Lhe wife of George Winks, Esq., of & son.CANTLIE.\u2014Al 48 Victoria street, on the 18th pst, Mrs.Cantlle, of à daughter.HaAy.\u2014At Pine Grove, Vauguan, on tbe 2th uit, the wife of Lhe Rev.K Hay, of a son.PULLAN.\u2014At 327 St, Antoine street, on tha 12th inst, rs.W.G.Pullan of à sun.ol DIED.McPUEE,\u2014AL Grenville, P.Q., on the evening of the 5th Sept, alter a short ihuess, Mary Murray, the beloved wife cf Donald McPhee, à native of Inverness-shire, teotland, sged 51 years and 5 months.BxrLBY.\u2014Un the 28th\u2019 Amgust, at the real- dence of his brotber-in-law, A'fred Bennett, 57 Sr.Pauls Squire, Birra:nshan, Eb:land, Thomas Beilvy, formerly of this city, aged 39 ATE.SOLIVER.\u2014{a this cite, on IGLb 1nst., Witem | Heors, only son of Wiillam Oilver, aged 14 montha READ\u2014At St.Felix de Valois, P,Q., on the Sth instant, Amandsh Lucia Btevens, wife of | à, Mr.Geo.Read, azed 23 years IxoLIs.\u2014In this city, on tbe 16Lb instant.James, youngest son of James Inglia, aged 10 CHARLTON.\u2014Op the 4th instant, al Farmer's Hotel, Three Rivers, Thomas Bernard, son of Edward J.Chariton, Esq, Montres!, aged nine mouths, CHARLTON.\u2014This morning, 2L 385 Craig street, Montreal, Agnes Uctavia, daughter of Edwsrd J.Charlion, aged four years an'l three mouths, N1Mxo.\u2014ln this city, on the 14th 10st, Chas months and 26 days.Miller.son of Jobu Dyer, aged 13 mouihs.FARMER.\u2014On Tuesday,tbe 15th inst., Michael youngest, son of Michael Farmer, Esq., aged 8 15 SHUTTLE sTRERT, Glasgow, June, 1e.Dear Sira\u2014The following is thé analysis of your sample of LYMA CANADIAN LINSEED CARE, Water.9.50 40 THOROUGHLY GENUINE UIL~ CAKE, made from clean Linseed, and in all respects of excetlsnt qua:ity, lam, éc., yours, [=igned,] so THOMAS ANDERSON.Argyle street, Glasgow.vw OTICK TO THK PUBLIC.\u2014 The MONTREAL TEA COMPANY 6 carriage free, on racel pt of the Cash, or payable two 121b., or one 25 tb, and half-chests.Siiver taken at par.Tue usual premium for Notessent by Post for Teas, added tntheorder.No yes to make ibem look well, or poisonous matter In the Teas s0!d by tbls Compavy; all are warranted healthy and pure.Wuere there are no Express offices, Teas are sent to the nearest sistion.Hend ou your orders fur the Winter.Everybody speaks well of the Tea.Common Congou\u2014 roken I.eaf, 35c.; Fine English Breakfast, 50, 40, and Bic.; Kine Souchowg, a rare English Breakfast Ten, 756.5 Japan, good, 50 H Fine, 60 to 63e.; ver, Finest 75c.; (Green Tes), \u2018ouag Hyson.ble ; Fine, @ lo 85 cenin; Very Fine.850\u2018; Gunpowders, l'wankays, Oolongé, and other Peas, equally cheap; quality considered.Beware of Peidlurs offaring Teas in small quautilies, na from this establishment.ww \u2014 3 H.HAZELL, Wholesale Con.os feciloner and Biscoil Raker, No.8 Boo- secultrs street.A gond Asso iment constantly oan band.Guods dulivered free Lo Any part of he city.of Commons by Mr.Mill, substituting the word person for men was rejected, and that by this action the House clearly Indicated the intent and purpose of tbe Bill in this respect.Pas, Bept.16 \u2014The city papers state that the speech of the King of Prussia at Kiel excites no animosity in the French Osbinet.The words of the King are regarded as baving reference merely to tbe events of 1866 and as not susceptible of any application to the present state of affairs iv Europe.The Monkewr has & trançaillising leader in which it reviews the relations of the Great Powers, and considers the situation oslm and peaceful, Baranapa, Bept.16.\u2014Rejorta have been received bere that a battle bus been fought between the Turkish troops xz?the Bulgarian iu.surgents near Philippi.Tae Istter made the attack, but after n desperats bbt they were re- ulsed, pursued aod driven back to the Balkan Bioanal, The Turkish loss wes heavy ; over 200 are reported to bave been Rilled while de- this afternoon, Polics Magistrate holding that an accessory could not be extradited.Obarles 8, Ohisom, charged with the murder of the Van Orden family in the county of Easex, was brought before Ohief Justice Dra; to-day on the //abess Corpus Act, and dis charged on the ground of a defective warrant, Orrawa, Sept.16 \u2014Whelan till persists in declaring his innocence, and says he knows who committed the deed.Patrick Buckley is reported to be insane, and does not recognise persons whom he kuew well, His bealth is said to be fast failing.Itis probable that Murphy, Jus.Enright, and Pat Eagleson will be admitted to bal.aud Slactery will likely have to stand over till next assizes.At a meeting of the Privy Council held to-day the lntercolonial Railway route through Nove Beotis was discussed.The claims of the Aca dian Izon Mining Company were beard in refer.fending one of the forts asssulted by the rebels ; ence to that question.No dec:sion has been ar- # loss of the latter is unkoows.ixived at.- uggen iy 7 MPORTAN'I' SALE OF FARM STOCK, CARRIAGES, RLEIGHS, IMPLE.Ea PIANO, &C.~The Hubscriber wiil sell où THUKSUAY, the 24Ln of Be: Lem ber next.the PLAMTAGENET XPRIX@s FARM, by Instn Uons of the l\u2019mprisior, RUDDEN, Esg :\u2014 \u2018I'welve Ayrshire Cows, id eight superior Calves; the prize Bull ** \u20acavo,\u201d and young ling one hod two yeurs uid Heifers, Bleers, and other atlle Four Brood Mares, with Foal by \u201c Wagram\u201d ande Hero aba Cleveland Bay Colt; three pairs ys a ot Horses, nd Greys; three fast Maddie and driving bol a pair of one and a pair of Lwo years old Colis; three Istaliions, \u201c Hero,\u201d and {wo Cli desdsle Volts, Twelve Lelcentor Ewes; one superior Ram, and Twelve Kam sud Kwe tambs from prize Bheep; and a tame Deer, Buffik and Berkslire ors Aud Bows, and fine youn Plex; single and double covered Carriages and Sleichn, À Mower, Cullivator, l\u2019longhs, Waggons, ac, A Montrer! Plano, auct other effreias, TERMS LIBERAL.\u2014Nrls al 10} o'clock, a.m.Carriages on arrival of Bout aod at Culedonia MPrLoge 10 convey passengers to 82 8, CHARLES FLYNN, Agent of the M, the Bible Mission in varlous parts of the world.The public ure respectfully invited to attend.Batton, Saturday, 191h Bapl., 7 p.m Krome, Sunday, 20th Sent, ; West Brome, Suaday, 20th Ke West Shefford, Monday, 21st remewber, censured him for taking & retainer Jae BasT INVESTMENT Berryman, M.D., M.A., aud moothe, General Hospital, eombe, London.John, only son of Charies L.Nimmo, aged 8 Faiton.1YER.\u2014On the läth fust\u2026 of dysentery, James | John Kin , M.D, M.R.C,8,, En Toronto House of Providence.Teuci to Express on deilvery.Four 6ib.Packages, Montri 18&&\u2014The Anniversary Meetings of the neh Bible Societies Iu connection with the uxiliary, will (D, V.) be bald ax fois Ministers of the Gospel In the various , and the Rev.J.GREEN, Travelling A.B.8, will glve addresses on Blak SOCIETY MEETINGS, dam os 7 p.04 pt.7.JAMES GREEN Travelling Agent M.A.B.S.ville assises whether Buckley will be admitted (CUFFLE, SUGAR, to bail.Doyle is committed to stand bis trial at the next nssixes, TEA, À true bill was found against Kinsella in the SUGAR, COFFEE.MONEY SAVED.By purchasing the above necessaries at our Store peuple will save 20 per cenl., and the quallty is se-ond to none, recommend people from the countr: cial, \u2018We would specially to make & AIRD & CRAW FORD, w 123 Greut Nt.James str IN THIS COUNTRY, AND THE SAFEST.THE ANGLO-AMERICAN PEAT CJ, CAPITAL, $2,0,000 in 8,00 SHAKES, $25 EACH.DIVIDEND OF 12} PER CENT, GUARANTEED.1,600 SHARES now offered to the public.The Compak5'e Property coutalns 6,000,000 TONS OF FUEL, Which is now being manufactured at a cost of $L15 a ton, and sells readily on the spol al $3.50 a Lon, This Stock is offered for sale DOW s0 as to put in more machinery for next season.Investors may reasonably expect to double thelr money io three years, Prospectus, and further information, may be blained by apyl ing lo A.McK.COCHRANE, 859 Bt, Panl streat ; Or, Box 402, P.O, V'ICTURLA UNIVERSITY.MEDICAL LEPARTMENT, The Matriculation Examinations will com- mence on the lst of September, and contivue nil 1st of October, atriculation from æny ther recognized University will be accepted.Medicineand Medica! Pathology,\u2014Hvs.John Rolph, LL.D., M.D., M.R.C.8.Eog.dwifery an: Diseases of Women and Chil- ren, \u2014Waiter B.Geikle, M.D, L.R.C.P.Log.M.K.C.9.and L.¥., Edinburgh, Medica and The: apeutics \u2014Cbarles V.'hytician to Toronto Institutes of Medicine \u2014John M.Reid, M.D.Chemistry and Hotany,\u2014John Herbert Sang- ster, M.A., M.D., M.D.Surgery and surgical Pathology, \u2014James New- De MD, M a England, LU PS xAnatoiny, Descriptive and Surgica!,\u2014Jobn Wo HES, \"hea LIBC.P., Associate in Clinical Medicine and Surgery.\u2014 4, Physteian to eneral Hosp:tal an Puysician to D, M.RC.(repeal Pathology, \u2014Hon, John Rolph, M.D,, Ta er at.PI the 15th Pigg MoR.CS., og, 'ENNER.\u2014, ver .erre, où e 5 = tostant, Mary Czcilla, eldest daughter of John man M, None vdeuce, Charles V.Barry Penner, Ksq., aged i8 years.LDemonstrator of Anatomv,\u2014 Johu Barrick, M.D., L.R.C.P., Lon., M.R.C.S , Eng., Lt.C,P., Ad i 20 ation tie M \u2014S.P.May, M.D Jura e Museum, , Ma; 3 vertisements.vraie , 9, MD, = x nimes ces he Lectures will commence on the first day « {Of Uc er, and coutinue #/x mouths, I MAN M s LANADIAN LIN GRADUATION.\u2014Spilh Ë and Fail, when the ex- : E.amiuations will be both written and orai, san\u2014HoN, JOUN ROLPH, 4 Gerrard atreel ast, to whom apply for any further information, ARDNER'S BAKING POWDER.THE BEST MADE.GIVE IT A TRIAL.(5 ABDNERS BAKING POWDER.For sale by Grocers geuerally, (FARDNEES BAKING POWDER.DEPOT AND MANUFACTORY, 875 Notre Dame street.ey GarpNER's BAKING POWDER In 1 1b.Packets, 1s, 3d, each, AY AND BOARDING SCHOOL.\u2014Miss BURRAGE |8 prepared 10 recelve a limited number of Pupils under 14 OSPITAT.STREBT, MONTREAL, [moo ters, send year, of age.Course of Tustructipn : English, h, and Music.Address Box 3i8}, P.0 eal, sw JAMES BAYLIS IMPORTER or CARPETS, UIL-CLOTHS, AND CURTAIN MATERIALS, 110 GREAT BT.JAMKS S1REET, 140, Has just recelved, by late steamers, a choice sssoriment of TAPESTRY and BRUSMELM CARPETS, which he sill offers at reduced prices; alrn, a choice Jot of ENGLISH and AMERICAN OIL-CLOTHS, anda new style of WINDOW-SHBADE, very suitable for summer.JAMES BAYLIS, 140 GREAT KT, JAMES STREET, 140, (JANDA TRUSS FACTORY.F.GROHS, 36 Victoria Hquare, Montreal, Sur.gleat Machinist, Iuventor and Manufacturer of all kindsof Instrumeuts for physical deformities.List of articles atwayson band, or made to order : F.Gross's Artificial Legs and Arms (patented, January, 183); Air-Beds, Pillows, Foot Pans, and Water Beds; Abdominal Bupporters, made of elastic, cloth, teather } Carriages and Chalra for luvailds made to orde: i Chest Expanders and Shoulder-Braces, new improvement; Crutches of every description; Koee-Caps, Ankle-Supporters.êc., âc.; India.Rubber Bheeting aud Rabber Goods of every description; Spliots of Iron, Wood, and Gutta- Percha; Byringes of Brass, Rubber and Glass; Suspensory Bandages, 411k, Cotion, and Thread, on hand and made to order; Urinals for day or Bight uve, Elastic Btockings, \u2018Ail necessary repairs to any of the above artl- cles, done wilh heainess, and at moderate charges, Auctioneer, Plantagenet, 2 Catal JONR Den APRES alogites, containing full deseriptio aw Auclioueer, Moutreal, age obidloed, oF sent by Post, witbon Serrenser 19, 1868.LAIN AND FANUY JUB- PRINTING, PROGRAXNES, BAND-BiLLs, PoBTERS, Business CARDS, CIECULARS, BILL-HEADS, LABELS, CATALUGUES, BLANKS, FAMPHLETS.All executed Iu first-class style, at the \u201cDAILY WITNERS\u201d STEAM-PRINTING ESTABLISHMENT, 126 GREAT ST.JAMES STREET, Montreal MONTREAL OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY, uuder contract with the Government nf Ce- nada for the conveyance of Canadlanand United Slates\u2019 Mails.Summer arrangements, 1868, This Company's Lines are composed of the undernoted first-class, full-powered, Clyde-bulll, double-engine, Lron Nteamaships:\u2014 PRUSSIAN.Capt.Brown, .Lt.Bmith, RNR .Capt.Alrd.= Capl.FIL Capt, Giaoge Capt Alau.Capt.Wylte Capt, Wate apt.Jo ies Capt «Supt, Troeks Tay + THE STEAMENRS OF THE LIVERVOUL MAIL LINE SF.PATRICE.(Sailing from LIVERPOOL every THURSDAY, and from QUEBEC every SATURDAY calli at Loch Foyie to receive on boani and lung malls and passengers to and from Ireland and Scotland) are jutended 10 be despatched from.Quebec: HIBERNIAN Aus ter MORAVIAN LS $T) to Toms THE STEAMERS OF THE GLASGOW LINE.(Salllog from Glasgow via Kingston, (Dublin) every TUESDAY, and from Quebec for Glasgow direct every THURSDAY,) are inteuded 10 be despatclied from Quebec: - Aug.13th 1 2e Rates of passage from Quebec\u2014Cabi 3 Intermediale, $10; Sieerage, $25.i $0; An experienced Surgeob carried on each vessel.Berths not secured until paid for For freight or other particulars, apply to H.& A, AL AN, corner of Youville and Common sta, ontreal, HN T'S EMPIRE HAIR GLOBS.This pleasant, agreeable, and scientific reps.ration is an dle article for te To et, Lt cleanses the scalp, renders the hair of à dar er appearance, is cal applied,and will no stain the finest lines.Tho-e usiag the Empire Hair Gloss w1ll flud tbat it renders the harshest and eoarsest halr soft, giossy, fine, and beautifal dlsposing it to stay 1u any ition in whicn it is placed.It prevents the hair from falling oat, invigorates and strengthens it, and often duces a new growth of hair Where it bas already disappeared, by invigorating and restoring the skiu, nerves, muscles, b.ood-veseels, aud roots of ihe bair.\u201cPrice 2 cents.B.J.FOSS & CO., Proprietors aod sole manufacturers, Sherbrooke, ovince of Quebec, piney Slmpsoy, & Co, Moutreal; Lyman, if Cao, \u2018aron Wholesale Agents, ot ' a ACOB\u2019'S RHEUMATIC LIQUID, For the inmediate relief and permanent cure of Rheumatism, Sprains, Brulses, Burns, Frost- Bites, Lume Back, Bide, Limbs, or Stomach, Cramp, Numbness of Limbs, Swelling or Joints.Sudden Colds, Diplitheria, Sore Throat.JACOB'S RHEUMATIC LIQUID Has been before 1be nublie for upwards of twenty years, and such are its merits that it is now Justly considered as an Indispensabie article In every family where It is known.Lt has never beon forced on public attention by Quming advertisements of remarkable cures: that never bad any existence, but by its own peculiar value as an unfailling remedy, it has worked its way Into pubtic favor, Having a wonderful effect whe faken internally, ib quickening the circulation of tbe blood, it is invaluable lo persons predisposed to - sis, or subject tnuttacks of Heart Disease, In cases of dyspepsin, where food distresses, it affords prompt relief, und continued for a short time, sets exeryihing right, Che name of tlie medicine is blown in each bote tle of the geuui> \u20ac.and the purposes [nr which it is Intended, us well as the wmode of using attached.Henry, Bimpson & Co., Montreal \u2018Wholesale Agenis, 8.J, Foss & Ci hy 0 Sole Proprietors.Co, Sherbrooke, el Dt COLBY'S ANTI-CUSTIVE AND TONIC PILLS, Are a safe and reliable remedy in ali disease: of the stomach, Liver and Bowel.They are no Quack Medicine, puffed uy by high sounding testimonial from imaginary people, but are the result of forty years experience of & first-class physician, and their extraordinary suecess is dng to the fict thatthey answer exactly thelr name, The formula from which they are Prepared, is based on souud, sclentifie principles, and, hag recelved the unqualified approbatica of the medical profession.They do not profess to be a cure for ali, but for all diseases Arising from Any derangement of the StomacL, Liver, end Bowels, Lhey furnish an effectual remedy, We have in vur \u2018possession over one hundred testies [gontals from physicians bo have used them elr \u2018actice an ly a Vi among whieh are the tollowing: Pproye of them The undersigned physicians cheerfully certify to the high professional slanding of Dr.Coidy, of Stanstead, one of the oldest and best physi» clan and to the excellent qualitles of bis LANTI-COSTIVE AND TONIC PILLS.\u201d which hI used in our practice, aud biguly ap- J: H.Gibson, M.D., Dunham, O.E.Saares Bron D CNT » Cowanaville.8, 8.Foster, MD, rome * J.D, Butler.M.D., Waterloo, John Erskine, M.Da Waterloo.Norman Cleveland, M, D,, Barnston, N.Jenks, M, D, Barnston, C.W.Cowles, M, D,, Stans Joun Melgs, M.D, Btanstead ossph prendon, 31, D, Surgeon, BN .amon, M.b, cool Lemuel Richmond, M.B., Derby Line, » Foss & Uo,, Bherbrooke, P.Q, soie pro Worse Aram, \"rox & Co, Movie MERME » \u201cD, WITNESS\" Ee Domena Ey Wire\u201d ready on Thursday, gi Detverisémonts Insèried in any of these ol Mons at the rate ol 7 cents per line first (nseriion, and 3} cents euch aubsequent Insertion, ' Yi re The \u201c MUNTREAL WITNESs\" ublished by Joun DovaA LL à Jon EDPATH DOUGALL, l\u2019ropri Et dames street \u2014Hhuse tH ma "]