Aberdeen Journal, and General Advertiser for the North of Scotland from Aberdeen, Aberdeen, Scotland • 5

5 THE ABERDEEN JOURNAL, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 2, 1869. Clan Mackay. We observe a notice in the North British THE COURT AT BALMORAL. ABERDEEN, BANFF, AND MORAY SCHOOLMASTERS' ASSOCIATION. Last Saturday a meetinu of the members of this Associ DEATH OF MR JAMES HALL.

By the sudden death of Mr James Hall, senior partner of the firm of Alexander Hall Sons, shipbuilders, the town of Aberdeen has suffered a loss greater than any it has sustained for many years. The melancholy event took place under the following circumstances Between two and three o'clock on Saturday morning, fire broke out in the saw-mill of Messrs George Milne Company, on the Inches, and the Messrs Hall, as usual on such occusions, were among the first to be apprised of the occurrence. Mr James, on getting the alarm, which he did from the watchman on board the Jhu-Shu-Maru, the large steam corvette recently launched by his firm for the Japanese Government, proceeded with the greater alacrity to the spot as that vessel was lying only twenty yards from tho saw-mill where the tire was reported. Meanwhile the bell on board the vessel above named was rung, and every moment in- iiilmoral, May 25. Tho Queen drove out in the morn- 'with Princess Beatrice, attended by the Duchess of Vfliole.

Her Majesty, accompanied by tho Royal Family, and attended by the ladies and gentlemen of the household, was present at the dance given in honour of Her Majesty's birthday to the servants, tenants, keepers, and others resident on the estates of Balmoral, Ahergeldie, and Birkhall, The dance took place in a large marquee close to the Castle, and commenced at half-past five. Balmoral, May 2G. The Queen went out with Princess Beatrice in the forenoon. In the afternoon her Majesty drove with Prince Arthur, attended by the Duchess of Atliole and the Hon. Eva Macdonald, to Birkhall.

The Duke of Argyll had the honour of dining with her Majesty. Balmoral, May 27. The Queen drove out with Princess Louise in the forenoon. In the afternoon, Her Majesty was accompanicd a drive to the Linn of Quoich by Prince 1 ,1 i BANKRUPTCY EXAMINATION. Monday, May 31.

(Before Sheriff Comrie Thomsok.) In the sequestration of Alexander Kitchie Easton, watchmaker and optician, Murischal Street, Aberdeen. Present Mr Alexander Yeats, advocate, agent in the sequestration; MrE, Ligertwood, advocate, Trustee; and Mr David Mitchell, advocate, for a creditor. The Bankrupt, having been solemnly sw orn, and interrogated by Mr Yeats, deponed 1 have been about 14 years in Aberdeen as a watchmaker and optician. My estates were sequestrated in 1864. A got a discharge on a composition of five shillings in the which I paid.

My assets amount to 117, and my liabilities to 274. I account for the deficiency by having taken over book debts at the time of my said offer of composition, in the belief thatthey were recoverable. But the most of them turned out to be bad. A shop in the same line started next door to me, and took away much of my business. In the list of accounts clue to me, handed by me to the Trustee, all except a debt of 48 los, due by John Smith, shipbuilder, and a debt of 21 by Anderson," painter, antl 9, due by the owners of the "Golden Sheaf," have been incurred subsequent to my last sequestration.

My personal expenses amounted to about 120 a-ycar. I have a wife and child. On 5th 1865, I got payment of 290 18s 3d, being the amount of policy of insurance on the life of my former wife. About 200 of that went to pay last instalment of my composition, the balance was gradually used keeping the business agoing. I lived in lodgings with my sister-in-law.

The furniture is hers. The furniture I had at time of last sequestration was sold by public roup, and fetched about 120. The proceeds went into the business. I have a policy on my own life for 300 with the Briton Medical Association. A friend lias paid me 5 on it.

Only one premium has been paid. My sister-in-law lias the policy. I kept a day book, cash hook, and ledger. I never made up a balance sheet. By Mr Mitchell I have given my sister-in-law no formal assignation of the policy.

My second wife brought me no money nor effects. E. G. Baldwin London, are creditors of mine, and hold decrees against me. This concluded the examination, and the statutory oath was thereafter administered, was hist week, and at the full rates of Friday last.

Proluccrs can do business, but they cannot command any advance. LIVERPOOL CORN MARKET Tuesday. Change to Sno warm weather, and expected larger arrivals, causes trade to rule quieter in tone, but business passing in wheat at fully last Friday's rates. Flour firm. Oats dull, and barely so well sold.

Oatmeal quiet. Beans, pease, and barley quiet and steady. American corn moves off slowly at late nrices. Mixed new, 27s old, 28s sound yellow, 27s Bd. LEEDS CORN MAUKF.T Tuesday, We have a very healthy trade (or wheat to-day.

Fine reds are Is to 2s, and select white 2s per quu-ter dearer than last Tuesday. Other articles unaltered. HULL CORN MARK ET Tuesday Wc have very small show of wheat from farmers, who asked extravagant prices, which checked business. At tbe close, needy millers supplied theii wants at Is to 2s above last week's rates. Barley, beans, and pease sell each in retail at late rates.

In oats not much doing, fine coru being scarce. NEWCASTLE CATTLE MARKET Tuesday. Supply large. Trade heavy. Beef, 8s fid to 10s 3d pork.

7s to 9s per stone mutton, 7.1d to 9d per lb. lambs, 20s to 35s each. Beasts, 800 sheep and lambs, 7500 pigs, 314. LIVERPOOL COTTON MARKET Tuesday. Market closes Brm.

Sales, 1510 bales; spec, and ex. 3000 bales. GLASGOW PIG IRON MARKET Tuesday. Sellers, 51s 2d buyers, 51s Id cash. CORK BUTTER MARKET Tuesday, lsts 103s 2ncls.

107s 3ds, His 4ths, rtbs, b'9s: fiths, 5(Js Mild cured lsts, lOb's; 2ds, 105s; 3ds, 9tis. .1500 firkins in market. PARLIAMENT. HOUSE OF LORDS Tuesday, June 1. Their Lordships met at 5 o'clock.

The Earl of Lomiford asked whether the recent appointment of an Under-Secretary for Ireland was a permanent office or not Ho did not complain of the appointment, but after referring to tho objections raised to the appointment of Sir E. Wethorall, ho asked whether a military officer was to be considered disqualified, at the same time expressing a decided opinion that Sir E. Wotherall had been treated, lie would not say for party reasons, with a harshness and want of good faith which his high character ought to have exempted lnm from. Lord Dunsant expressed an opinion to the same effect. Earl Granville repudiated the insinuation that the Government had removed Sir E.

Wethorall, in order to create a vacancy for the sake of the patronage. It was understood that the appointment was permanent, and that a military officer, if otherwise qualified, would certainly not be regarded as ineligible. Not one word all through the matter has been said iu disparagement of Sir E. Wotherall. The Earl of DERnv said that, in selecting Sir E.

Wethorall, Lord Mayo was anxious to appoint a person not only fully competent, but one to whom there could be no political objections. After some remarks from Lord De Ros, the subject dropped. arriving ax uie umw jinuge, an rue iock uines, ne lounu the bridge open, and was thus detained some time before he could get across. Notwithstanding this detention, he arrived at the fire while it was still in a smouldering state, and only two or three people were collected. No sooner had be begun to give some orders, and while in the act of directing the water hose with his own hands, than the Hames burst through the floor at his fleet, and, without word or sign, he drooped down and instantly expired.

AVe understand his medical adviser attributes death to a choking of the blood at the heart, produced by the excitement and haste with which the deceased gentleman hurried to the scene of the fire. "Well might the shipping go into mourn-do ing, and well might those connected with it receive the of Mr Hall's death with sorrowful faces, for his place is not likely soon to be filled. Ever since Satur-trincess day, the shipping in tho harbour have hung their the ladies and gentlemen in waiting, attended Divine Service Yesterday in the Parish Church of Crathie. The Dr Caird officiated. Dr Caird had the honour of dining with Her Majesty.

iniim at TJ a vin ATtnw Stumor. Tho fnllowine rthnr and 1 mice Leopold, ana attended oy tno jJucness oi Xthole. Princess Louise walked out with the Hon. Flora ind the Hon. Eva Macdonald.

I Balmoral, May 28. The Queen went out in the morning with Princess Beatrice. In the afternoon Her Majesty drove with Princess Louise, and attended by the Hon. Eva Mac- dcrald, to Loch Callater. iULMOKAL, May 2i.

The Queen walked out with the Diu-'hcss of A thole in the morning, and in the afternoon drove with Princess Beatrice and Prince Leopold, attended by the Honourable Flora Macdonald. Princess Louise also 1 drove out, accompanied by tho Duchess of Atliole and the Hon. Eva Macdonald, Prince Arthur riding with them. Earl Grey and Kipon arrived at the castle, and had the honour 1 of dining with Her Majesty. Balmoral, May 31.

The Queen, Princess Louise, Beatrice, Prince Arthur, and Prince Leopold, with candidates, who were instructed at this School, passed their i successfully following out the same trade. His sons, James examinations before the. Local Murine Board, on Friday and William -tho latter now the only surviving member of Afaitfo Robert Stephens, Aberdeen. Second Mate Geo. a large family-at an early age adopted their fathers pro-Howie Findon I fession, and during a long series of years they have kept in nv Tn Tvr On the fore front of the march of improvement, while their Choral Uxrox-I'nESSNTATtO.

to MB Jmino. un labours and enlightened ski have gained fame Thursday night, a special meeting of the members of he native town, while advancing the in- Choral Union was held the Music Hall uld.ngs fo he Je 0Yer the whole world. When our principal successful. T-rnll vns to Advertiser, showing that, by the failure of the line of John, eldest son of Murdoch of Achness, the Chieftain," George Mankav. of Hamilton Place.

Inverness, Justice of the Peace, heir in the line of Robert, the second son, succeeds as Chief ot Clan Aberich or Abrach, the younger branch ot the Mack-ays. In our day, clanship is reckoned a thing of the past, and such distinctions are little valued except by a few enthusiastic Highlanders. Achness, moreover, where the Chiefs of Clan Aberich spread their hospitable board for two centuries and more, has passed into other hands. But it appears that the Chief of Clan Aberich or his heirs, may, in certain circumstances, succeed not only to tho Chieftainship of the whole Clan, but also to the Barony and Baronetcy at present held by Lord Reay. Those familiar with such matters know that the heads of the two branches of the Clan Mackay were Niel-Bass and his brother, John Aberigh, both descended on the mother's side from Robert Bruce.

Their father, Angus-Dhu Mackay, styled "the most notent in his time to the north of tho Grampians," died in 1429 their mother was daughter of Donald, Lord of the Isles and Earl of Ross, who was grandson of Robert who was grandson of Robert the hero of Gannockbiirn. Mr George Mackay is well known in Inverness, where he was at one time a Burg-h Magistrate, and for fifty years engaged in trade (it may be added, as well as in politics, ecclesiastical and secular.) Several of his sons have graduated at one or other of our Scottish Universities. Two of them, we bplieve, are in India. The Inverness Game Case. What has been known the North for some time past as the Inverness Came Case has been decided in favour of the proprietor.

Mr Webster, Antfleld, Dores, formerly at Kukside, near Jtiantf, sued Ins proprietor, Lord Saltonn, for 200 of damages done to bis crops by game. Sheriff Thomson has now pronounced an interlocutor, as follows: Inverness, 25th May, The Sheriff Substitute having hunrrl nnvtir.s. and considered the nroof and whole case, finds in point of fact, that the Pursuer lias failed to prove that since he entered on possession oi uie iarni in laoi cue ueicnuirnaib uiusutj preserved the hares and other game on said farm and on the ad-ioininir lands belonging to hiin.and encouraged their increase; and that, in consequence of the measures adopted by liuu, the stock of hares and other game has since that time been very largely increased, and that the stocit is now extensive, anu mat in narticular it was excessive in the year 8(i(i Therefore, sus- 1 H.n .1 11- tains the tllliu pica law sauiuu iui buu ucituuw a in, in i. necessary to disnose of any of the other pleas sUted for the par ties and not already disposed of: Assuilzies the defender from the conclusions of the summons and decerns Finds the Pursuer liable in expenses allows an account to be lodged, and remits to the auditor to tax ana report. (Siguod) W.

II. Thomson. The Sheriff, in a lengthy note, says the Pursuer's averment was thn.f, when he entered 111 the farm in looi, the stock or game, and particularly of hares, on the property was moderate hut that tin to iSG6 7 they increased enormously in the case of hares about twenty-fold. This, the Pursuer alleged, was due to excessive protection and preservation on the part of the defender. The Sheriff then gives the leading points of the evidence submitted to him in proof of this averment, aud sums up as follows Thnnnsn nn dnnhfc.

exhibits a considerable amount of conflict ing evidence, but the Sheriff-Substitute is clearly of opinion that, l.inl.-inrr t-n tlin nvesumed skill and acotuiiiitancc with the subject, as welfas to the number of the witnesses on each side, the pre ponderance of evidence is in tavour ol tho uetcuiter statement that there was no appreciable increase of bares in 1886 over their numbers when the Pursuer entered his farm, and that, oven supposing some evidence to bo found, it was not such an increase as can be held to be "excessive," or such as the Pursuer could not be expected to calculate upon in tho case of an estate on which amc was mieuiieu ro uc acpi up tu uui iivei.u bwulhuu. Ascnmiinr nv put of actual ininrv to the Pursuer's turnips to have been proved, that fact is not incompatible with the above conclusion. Swedish turnips arc proved to lie peculiarly attractive to bares. The winter was lonpr and very severe (see extracts from the local papers in process). Hares, in time snow, travel great distances ior loini; nun uicsu uai-e, maj have come from various places far beyond the bounds ot JNess Oastle estato.

Even assuming no stranger hares to have been there on the occasion spoken to by some of the Pursuer's witnesses, and assuming their guess (for tho estimate of such nniiiml; hp et.itprl hirrhor than a "uessN at the number to be nearly correct, if the greater number of the hares of.fhe estato itself were concentrated on these special turnips (a thing not impossible, for it is not.provedwhat other opportunities they had of eating Swedes elsewhere in the vicinity), the fact of the numbers spoken to docs not prove absolutely that the numbers on the whole property were beyond what the Pursuer and his itnesses admit to be a lair winter siock. LATEST NEWS. BY ELECTRIC TELEGRAPH. n.r.rt.nrtT envc A Ft.nv flip rWii.inn of the VU.U.U iii a Lords Justices yesterday, the Chatham and Dover Arbitra tion Bill is now, it may oe nopeo, niieiy to proeecu rapiui to completion. The Dailu News says The rise in Consols yesterday amounted to 5 per cent.

Gold is flowing rapidly into the Bank of JSnglanti. luoney nas once more dccuiijc rates below those of that establishment and Mr Motley, the new American Minister, has just delivered a speech to the Chambers of Commerce at Liverpool which has produced a good effect. To these causes the advance yesterday 1 J. niiMnn Tn l.llA rl 1 r.ftllll f. mn.lkp.f was ituuuau is i.j yesterday, the rates for the best bills did not exceed 41 per ce t.

The Post states that the following English ships arrived rd. Tlnmhav on Sunday Thames, Asia, Norma, Worsley, and Winslow. The ship Johu O'Gaunt, from Liverpool to Bombay, on wnicn ou guineas premium uuu been paid to effect insurance on her, has arrived safe out. The Tdmmph says a telegram was received yesterday from the Levant, announcing the stoppage of two Greek linns, each with liabilities ior a consiueiuuio umuuui. AwpnTfij A Cable, telesrram ill the TUnes states that there has been a battle between the U.

S. troops and the Indians in Texas, near Fort Griffin, in which the loss of the hitter amounted to 14. Trm T.nnn.T.miTEK'.W-T OF IllF.I.AND. Tile followillK i.i. in t.ho Dn il 11 Neivs The Lord- iuuuu ui.ii,......

ri" Lieutenant will leave Dublin on Friday for London, and it is stated very positively that he will not return to this coun try as Viceroy. A similar report appears the JUmhl Telegraph. The InisH CHDRCil Biix. The papers have not much to say on the third reading oi tne irisu. uuurcii uui.

inc Daily News remarks that the debate of last night exhibited the conflict ot opinion wuicn uiviuuo i-pnders its moral force inferior oven to its numerical strength, and adds that the sense of irreconcileable discord in their own rank-i will doubtless do something to diminish the reluctance with which the Lords will accept the mea-, tn wlnp.b. last niLiht. the Commons, by an nverwhelin- nii.ini-it.y renewed their sanction. The AiirertiMr hears that tbe opponents of the Bill in tbe Upper House are divided into three or four sections. Two parties go for the rejection of the Bill on two different grounds, and two other parties or sections prefer to try to amend tbe Bill these two also having different objects.

The Morniii'j Herald and the Standard, while submitting to a tyrant majority, justify the opposition to the third reading 01 the uiurcn uui. The Breed of Horses. The Times contains a letter from the Speaker of the House ot uommons on me presein, condition of horse-breeding. He refers chiefly to half-bred stock for the road and the Uunting-lield, wnicn ne iooks upon as a declining interest, xiionsanus oi mi-mure, wuu formerly fept riding horses, now trust to railways ior locomotion. Aliliinii rtnrl Mr P.rad- xne case oi i.iiiS.., shnw Directors of the English Joint Stock Bank, and Mr Finney the manager of the Bank, on a charge of conspiring to defraud the shareholders, came on to-day, and was adjourned till Monday night, when the Lord Blayor would announce his decision.

The Gazette notices that rnnce jLeopoiu is invesieu wi the dignity of Knight of the Garter. New York, May 111. The Canard s.s. Tripoli arrived out at 2, p.m., r.n-day. uoiu eioseu at.

aoi aiming Lontlon, loa.i- Vienna. Mav 1)1, Evening. The of this evening contains the following has accepted the Austrian proposals relative to the Treaty of Commerce; but, before the question is definitively settled, theso proposals must bo approved by the Upper House of the Kcichsrutli and the Hunganau Chambers. Tmir.1 A ministerial crisis is considered probable in consequence of the rejection of Count Combray Digny's financial plans by the CGmmitt.ee of the Chamber of Deputies. Ihe dpi) frineand the )Wtto join the opposition press ni condemning conventions.

The Kazicme censures the resolution of the commit tee, as precipitate and ni-consiuuruu, ami influence the Cabinet, which is Dotiua to ueienu inc scheme before the Chamber and await me result ui n.u ui-cussiou. Southampton, June 1. The steamer Berlin, from Baltimore, and the steamer Douro, from the ilrazils, arriveu ucie to-uay. iPUOO in bar gold has been sent into Bank to-day. The wool sales arc progressing with fair spirit, without quotable change in price.

CORN iVVERAGES FOR WEEK ENDING MAY 5505, lit 45s 2d barley, 970, at 3(is 3d oats, 1913, at 2(8 Id. London, xuosaay evening. -l r. IWolrol-rilncorl tn-mnrrow A ft.pl' mncia hours-Consols close a'shacle flatter, f)2J Metropolitans, 99i Midland, ro. ooorauu, uu oju p-old On 'change-Tallow, 43s spot linseed oil, 31s 3d.

Metals inactive, and rates unaltered. Straits tin, cash. FUNDS AT CLOSK. Tuesdav, 1st June, lSt'9. Metropolitan, 98, 9 Midland, 115, 16 North British.

34, North Staffordshire, 55, 7 South Eastern, 75, 0 North Eastern, 11)01, i Leeds, Gl, 2 York, 9ti, 7 Great W. Canada, 14V. 1 Grand Trunk, 14, Maintenance, 17, Consols for Honey, 94, 1 ncin I-- rl, 'pot Tlivrn ner Cents. Caledonian, 761, 7 Groat Eastern, 37, 81 Great Northern, 1U7, 1074, 84 Great Western, 49, i-Laneashire i London and Chatham, 17, i Ldn. and Brighton, 451, i Loudon N.

1171, Wnctri, SO 01 Atlantic. i. Anglo-American 20, Ktinpu'r. Manch. 55J, Italians, 56i-, imifor unrl pinned iv fraction firmer.

Railways opened good, but leave off a shade flatter. North Western, York Midland il, Metropolitan 1 each lower. Great Eastern firm. Foreign stocks closed generally firm. Banks a.

shade steadier. Del Keys 15, Pedros 4, J. Groat Western, Canada, Maintenance firmer. "Five Twenties easier. Atlantic 3, LONDON PRODI! UK MA.KKET Tuesday.

Puar fully previous worth-obtained for all sorts, and fair business transacted. Refined wanted, and prices stiff for shoved rroods and prices. Coffee not much in request, and public sales went at lower pieces. Tea in fair demand and previous worth realised at auctions held to-day. Rice although in fan request, does not improve in value for any sort.

Tallow tan demand, previous worth oh spot, and late delivery. MANCHESTER TRADE REPORT Tuesday. The tone of our market is rather more cheerful to-day wan it ation was held in the Parish School of Keith Mr Milne, King hidward, the Chair. There was a numerous attendance of Schoolmasters. From the minutes of Committee it appeared, that it had been resolved that the summer meetings of the Association be held alternately at Keith and New Maud.

Mr Kerr, Her Maiesty's Inspector of Schools, then de livered an address on Education. The address, which was of great practical value, was purely of a technical character, and Mr Kerr received a cordial vote of thanks, on the motion of Mi Fowlie, Inverurie, for his kindness in consenting to deliver it. The Chairman then read a letter from Mr Hay, Tilly-deBk, suggesting clauses to be added to the Education Bill, providing for the preservation of the Dick and Milne Bequests, and the conservation of the interests of existing Parochial schools and schoolmasters in large and populous parishes, of which there were a considerable number within the bounds embraced by the Association. The Chairman then, iu a lona and interesting address, gave a detailed statement of what the deputation had done in London, in conjunction with the Edinburgh Schoolmasters' Association, for enforcing their views on the attention of the Duke of Argyll and the Lord-Advocate. They had a distinct promise from the Lord-Advocate to introduce a clause securing the Dick and Milne Bequests.

A memorandum dated the 26th May had been drawn up, directing attention to the objectionable clauses of the bill and the Chairman recommended, that as the Scotch Members would meet on an early day to consider what course was to be taken with the hill in the Commons, the Association should immediately take steps to lay their views before them. Mr Fowlie proposed that the memorandum be remitted to the Committee, with power to modify it if necessary, unci transmit it as early as possible, to the members of the House of Commons. Mr M'Hardy, New Machar, said that there seemed to be no reference in the Bill to the Diok and Milne Bequests, and it would be necessary to mention these in the memorandum. The Chairman said the Lord-Advocate had promised to secure the Dick Bequests to tho counties to which it was presently applicable. Mr Kerr asked what would be done with the money, in the case of all the Parochial Schools being converted The Chairman said the Trustees were empowered to do with the money as they liked, and so long as there continued to be any Parochial Schools in existence they could give it all to tliem.

In case of all the Parochial Schools being converted, the Lord-Advocate would provide a clause extending the benefit of the Fund to the whole counties. After a good ileal of discussion, Mr Fowlie's motion was seconded by Mr Stuart, Ehynie, and agreed to. After the meeting, the members dinned in the Gordon Arms Hotel-Mr Milne Chairman, and Mr Ogilvie, Keith, Croupier. The Parochial Schoolmasters and the Revised the request of Mr fi. E.

W. Lingen, the secretary of the Privy Council Committee on Education, the General Committee of the Parochial Schoolmasters of Scotland have sent the following suggestions for modifications of the Revised Code; if it is to be applied Scotland, The committee premise, in the strongest terms, that they object to the "payment by results" as calculated under the Revised Code state their belief that the Code has iilreadyinjured education; and that, if it is continued in its present shape, the consequences to the intellectual life of the country will be very unhappy. They further premise that they have been anxious to bo moderate in their recommendations, and that what they now propose on the Revised Code is the minimum of alteration they think should be made. 1st, There should be no systematic examination of children under seven years of age, because in Scotland they do not attend school so early as in England. (Note.

-This is admitted by the Scottish Royal Commissioners, who say, in their second report, page 115 From these facts, it appears that in Scotland education does not begin much earlier than six years that in England it begins at four years of 2d, The multiplication table, in whole or in part, should be transferred to the third standard, i.e., the first half of the table might be taken in the second standard, and the second half in the third standard, if the whole table be not transferred to the 3d standard. 3d, All capitation grants should be paid to the teacher and to the pupil teachers, it any. 4th, Article four of the Revised Code should be inapplicable to Scotland. (Note. This is already grunted in schedule A of the Parochial Schools (Scotland) Bill.) 5th, The whole salary given by the heritors should be held as a local contribution, the same as all sums derived from school assessments," as in schedule A of the Parochial Schools Bill.

6th, All scholars who make 100 attendances should be eligible for examination. 7th, A larger allowance should be made on the annual average attendance than at present, though a somewhat less sum be allowed on the "passes," say Gs on the average, and the rest on the "pusses." 8th, Should there be a deficiency of scholars on the day of inspection from causes over which the teacher has no control, such as from epidemics, inclement weather, the teacher should be paid the same proportion for the absentees wdiose names appear on the examination schedule, less one-tenth, as for those, who were present and passed. 0th, All inspectors should have a practical knowledge of elementary teaching, and should be required to have a uniform standard of examination, and for this purpose specimen examination schedules should be inserted in the Code. 10th, Where the elementary branches are satisfactorily taught, an additional grant should be made for those children who pass an examination in each of the higher branches. Interesting Reuques of "Phillip of Spain." We have fallen across twp originals by the late J.

Phillip, which have considerable interest attached to them not in an artistic point of view, but because they are the two first attempts of the great artist. The one is the signboard of the Old Inn of Dyce," and the other portrait of fair Helen," daughter of Mrs Allardycc. Helen died when young, but was for years the companion of the artist. It is worth re- i T-i Til. 1 cording that, wnen ooniiny nuoauag it wid never dee, an' he only got roosers to paint," lie made his way to Dyce, and, at the age of thirteen, engaged as herd boy to his friend and relative, Mrs Allardycc She remembers him arriving with his change of shirt and, having washed one, it was put out to dry with other clothes.

Durin" the night the clothes were stolen, but she only grieved for the loss of Johnny's shirt; his reply was, Never rain', ye can mak' a shift. Wash the ane I hae on, an' I'll gain; to my bed till its dry. My puir mither has aften to do that." The signboard, which was his first essay at the fine arts, is the Gordon Arms," and was tor years in a niche in tho then much frequented inn. It was "reatly admired by the country people, and many were the compliments passed on the herd laddie's fine sign. As has been stated, Helen was his constant companion, aud one day he said, "I think I will try and mak' a likeness o' Helen," Ho did so it was like and this is the first portrait ever painted by John Phillip.

It is neither miniature nor kit-cat, but a size suiting Ihe materials at hand. Sho is painted in a ball dress of white. He admired her in that dress, and on the evening of the ball he said, with great firmness, I'll paint her aye, and mak' it like her too." To the credit of the great man, about two years before his death he paid a visit to Mrs Al'ardyce, and told a friend wiio was with him That Mrs Allardycc and her husband were good friends to him -friends when he hadna monny." He pointed out, in the true spirit of an artist, the veritable chum he used to ca', noted every hole and bore, spoke of the happy hours he had spent at Dyce, and admired the old spots. It would be unfair to offer any remarks on the portrait but we believe Mrs Allaidyce will kindly gratify the curiosity of any lover of the works of Phillip of Spain," by showing them the signboard and portrait. They are the veritable first attempts.

-Peterhead Sentinel. Restoration of St Mary's, Rattray. We understand that all the obstacles hitherto standing in the way of the restoration of St Mary's which is now settled as dating as far back as the 10th century are now removed, and that the rebuilding may go on, if sufficient funds be secured. We hear that a half-crown subscription among churchmen is proposed and is likely to be carried out. We understand that three of the heads of the clergy in the diocese of Aber-rWn lia hpen nominated trustees under the bequest to be left for the restoration of the building.

Corgahff. Ever since the month of May began the wentbBr has been very cold and stormy. Showers of sleet mrl cnniir linim fallen now and aeain almost every day, the higher ranges of hills bearing evidence of the sevei ity of the cold, from the wnico gams 01 snow wu many iuew are clothed. The progress of vegetation has thus been severely retarded the grass, trees, and all sorts of growths are bleak and stunted. Sheep and cattle are in most cases very ill off.

Almost the whole of the cattle, and, in too many cases, the horses, have now to depend upon the grass for a miserable subsistence. Should these cold frosty winds continue for any length of time, the consequences may be serious but, from the nature and appearance of the clouds a change for the better may soon be expected. Markets, ot late around here have been dull, especially sheep, Feeing markets, too, have been poorly patronised by employers, arid many servants returned without ever being asked to engage. Tbe anniversary meeting in connection with the Young Men's Mutual Instruction Class was held on Friday night, in the School of Corgarff. The Rev.

O. M'Hardy, who is patron of the Society, occupied the chair, and gave a short detail of the Society's proceedings for the year. It was only on that day, last year, that the first members had enrolled their names, to the number of fourteen, but now there are over forty, who all take a lively interest in the proceedings. The nature and number of the subjects discussed, along with a library containing some of the first-class books of the day, show the healthy. state of the Society and the funds, too, are on the right side of the leaf.

A grand soiree was held in the month of January in connection with the Society, which afforded great pleasure to the many who gathered for the first time to partake of a literary feast of the kind. Prizes were also awarded to the successful essayists. The Chairman then introduced the Rev. Mr Neil, Glengairn, who was specially to address the meeting. The subject of lecture was "Knowledge is power," which was taken from that profound thinker, Lord Bacon, who may be termed the Father of Moral Philosophy; and during the lecture many instances were given how clearly the philosopher's words stand good at the present day.

The lecture gave universal satisfaction, and was listened to with profound attention by a respectable and intelligent audience. We wish all success to the Society, the first of the kind ever established in this isolated part of the Highlands of Aberdeenshire. Fettercairn. Weather. The cold easterly winds which have prevailed for some weeks past have checked vegetation, and the night frosts have seriously damaged the early potatoes and other tender plants.

The frost of Saturday morning last actually blackened the shoots of our beech hedges. -Dniinrr. fiftMs have ri withprpd annearance. Term- Market. This market, having been changed from the day after to that before the Whitsunday term-day, was much better attended by masters and servants, and a considerable number of en-J.

ororn rrmrlo Mmmrial. This memorial ho erected will nrnvn an ornament to the village. The plan, designed by Mr Bryce, Architect, Edinburgh, consists of an ornamental Gothic base, with tower and unials rising 18 feet. The water will be delivered in a polished granite basin, The ereotion will be of freestone, creased Mr Hall's anxiety for her safety, especiallyas, when .1 Tl J. J.1.

Tv i r-i J. 1. 1 colours nail-mast, mgn, aim wie sau emu is uuno. wic onlv tonic of conversation Mr Hall was the second son of the late Alexander Hall, whose name the firm still bears, and he attained his sixty fifth year on the 25th of May last. His father, himself a 'shipbuilder, married the daughter of a shipbulder, and livprl t.n the advanced age of ninety, to see his grandsons siliplmiklors, the Messrs Hall and the Messrs Duthie, became inspired with tho spirit of improvement, naval architecture was in a very unsatisfactory ana cruuc state, theoretically and practically.

It was carried on pretty much by the rule of thumb, and the rules laid down for the measurement of tonnage only served to encourage carrying power without regard to speed. Ships were short, broad, deep, without any pretentions to symmetry or grace of form. Little more tnan tmrty years ayo, uie t.l first dinner vessel. which was named, and is M.iirl This vessel and others known still as the Scottish Mailt, llus essei, which were subsequently constructed, achieved sucli teats fast sailing- -the Scottish Maid," under the command "Old Watson," frequently leaving the Jjoncion anu Newcastle steamers behind that orders came in fast to builders, all of whom became infected with the Messrs Hall's enterprise, and adopted their improvements. The improvement in the build of the Scottish Maid consisted merely of the carrying out ot the bow planlts to a wedge shape, lengthened out at the prow.

In lb-40, chancre in the mode of taking register measurements vessels opened the door to more useful and original which have been going on over since. But nil these changes tho Messrs Hall were undoubtedly tnc pioneers. It fell to Mr James Hall to go from home to orders for the firm, and, while on these journeys, keen eye never allowed any material improvement to escape, while his practical knowledge was always ready to make the most of it. Many of these innovations cost the a great deal of money, and, ot course, tney were not Jiut the wnoie craue win wauiy bad little rcsiii'd for money. Their keep their men employed, and to keep car of improvement moving on.

Many a time, wo are assured, tnev tooK orueis iui uimnniS actual loss solely for this purpose. While we speak of the our remarks apply more especially to the gentleman deceased. We believe that, in the success which the Messrs Hall have attained, the one brother was indispens- to the other. Jiut it tell to iur jamcs, wno was ever abont to feke the initiative. Of his personal merits is ahnost unnecessary for us to speak.

From necessity ag never was, as the word is generally imrioi.ot.nni1 iinblio man: but while monuments liav raised to tlie Honour ot pnonc men, so oaneu, ior public services, we feel sure that no man ever deserved a memorial more than Mr James Hall. He brought not merely to hundreds, but to thousands work which was foreign to the place, and which, but for his energy, the town would never have benefited by. He ships which have carried his name to every port the commercial world and lie was as well, if not, better, known in London as ill his native town. In his dealings ho was honest, and straightforward, and unselfish to a degree. His firm, it may be remembered, the first to inaugurate the Saturday half-holiday, and many other ways they showed a solicitude for the welfare their servants, which could hardly be surpassed and were never so much engrossed with the improvement ships as to lose sight of the moral improvement of the employed in their construction.

Mr James Hall was for many years a member of the Con-iU'Cational Church in George Street (P.ev. Mr Stirling's), though he never took any, office, being so frequently away from home, he was a warm adherent. But notwithstanding thr.t he was so frequently absent, it shows how "rtat were tho sympathies of tho man, when we state that Pvr.iT in.m and hov in his employment, and even very children the neigliDournoou wnerc ne ikmucu. WRS delight to join in the sports of the children in Potterie," and only a day or two before his death he a crowd round him giving to each a flower out of lus gar- on. His private cliarity, we oeneve, was veil many an old ami poor servant imu reason which kept them in subsistence when their daysof use fulness were past and tneir natural su 'din iiun.

won wirlnwor. and wo believe that at his own request his remains will bo laid on Thursday beside those of wife, who died about three years ago, in the Churchyard of Macduff. The business of the firm will be continued as formerly under the old title, arrangements for this haying been made some time ago-two sons of Mr William Hall taking the management in the south building-yard, and Mr llson, a nephew of the deceased, having the management of the north We should also mention that it was mainly through enterprise of Mr James Hall that iron ship-buildiiig re-commenced here by the firm ot Hall, Russel, Company, about four years ago. Night Friday, before Sheriff Thomson, labourer, named George Archibald, Cleckhimin. Bum- nhanan, was charged with, night poaching on i.um u.

Newton, on the Estate of Corse, with a dog ana two game nn the tinht, hetween tne 1st anu iii ucwuci, i i i ru n.ul pleaded "itiity, and was sentenced to one month's imprisonment, with hard labour, and ordered to find caution to keep peace for a year, under penalty of 10, failing payment which, six months' additional imprisonment. Falsehood, Fraud, and Wilful Imposition On Friday before Baillie Fraser, John Westland, stonecutter was charged with the above offence, in so far as, on the 21 May, having received in loan from Margaret M'Donald or alker, Flourinill Lane, on security of a gold watch, the sum of did tender to her a cheek or draft on the lown County Bank, which ho fraudulently represented to be genuine. He pleaded guilty, and was sent 30 days to prison. A Wife-Be atkr. On Saturday before Sheriff Comrie Thomson-diaries Tawse, carpet weaver, Gordon's Mills, charged with having committed an assault upon his by "striking her severely on two occasions lo the effusion of her blood.

Tawse had been convicted some three ago of striking and kicking a little girl, and also of beating his wife about a month ago. He pleaded guilty, was sentenced to 00 days' imprisonment. Sheriff Criminal Court. On Satnrdiy before Sheriff Comrie Thomson mid a jury-William Mitchell, weaver, Burnett's Close, pleaded not guilty to an indictment charging him with having stolen a tobacco box and nineteen shillings sterling in silver money from a labourer named William Hart (residing in Princes Street), in Loch btreet, Sr, nvr nv 1 Alll'l IflSt. iirillUr lUUUf, Mllti w.oai.

cused of being art and part with Mitchel in tho snme ortence, i neaucu wnrt a sbowed HaiVhaS been noticed by the prisoners in Broad f0n saturdfiy evening in question, he being. then bticet o. fo llad his fortnight's fl accidentally allowed tho prisoners he wa8 giving a penny to a poor bee)1 previousiy acquainted with Hart been jn the Militia with him, imd he and fo and tho tliree went to a pnblio- soni0 drisik together, for which Hart paid. theR went a)ong Loch Street, and there Milne took the box and the money from Hart pocKet-i Milne and Mitchell running off immediately after in op-I posito directions, but meeting again in George Street, 1 tie theft was observed by several persons, and the prisoners were soon apprehended. After hearing the evidence, the fnimrl Mitclie 1 euiUv as iiiieilea, ana ue was i.r, iiiiiicisonment.

it bem J. his first offence. Mal.arct Noble or Wilkie was convicted, after evidence oeen led, 0f having resetted 9 10s sterling gold hor.n atnlon from a shin carpenter Castle Street on the night of Friday or morning of Saturday 16th or 17th April last. It appeared from the evidence that carpenter had been drinking heavily on the In Jay niaht in company with a woman, ami uuu, un. Saturday morning he found himself in the police ofhee minus 30 of a sum of 40 he had recuved in paymtnt of a on the previous Margaret Donald some i time pleaderl guilty to stealing rue I lmrl rlveil nine tencc 0t three montns lmpnsunuicui-.

sovereigns and a halt to tne prisoner i.iimi, t. her or as a share of the spoil, and this fact was known or Davidson, wno nirorineu uie (nn r.awne or Jjaviuson, if refused part of the money when she asked tm it. Xhe jnTV found tbe charge, of reset of theft proven against Wilkie, and she was sentenced to six months' imprisonment. JamPS Mitchell, flesher, George Street, was charged with nf th-ffc. in so far as.

on some day between the-lth ewe and a fiS named having been ftror times previoly convicted of i i a ft lb" rl si tch USrnot guilty at both diets The nn Saturday was of rather a slender nature to 3how that "he Ko and the jury found the cftarge not p-ovo iiiniiiiiib iiiiunawiiiiiciiv uuc SHERIFF COURT, ABERDEEN. LANDLORD AND TENANT. Alexander Campbell, Ruthrieston, v. Alexander SANGSTEtt, Bon-Accord Street, Aberdeen. The Petitioner alleged that the Eespondent had tnken from him, on lease for one year, from 4th June, I860, a house at Ruthrieston that the Respondent had, notwithstanding, failed to enter into the house, and he craved that the Respondent should be ordained to stock the house with rurniture.

The defence was that the who was removing from his former house at 1st June, took the Petitioner's house conditionally upon bis getting entrance to it at 2nd June that he had not got this, and had been, in consequence, obliged to take another house. Sheriff Thomson has pronounced the following judgment i Having resumed consideration of the case, Finds it proved that the Respondent took the house in question from the Petitioner on the special condition that he should get entry thereto at or prior to 2d June That the Petitioner, in the meantime, let the house to another tenant, and that, in consequence, the Respondent was prevented from setting entry in terms of his hamuli: Therefore, sustains tho defence, and dismisses the Petition, and decerns. Finds the Respondent entitled to ex- (Signed) John Comrie Thomson. Note It is not easy tn understand the Respondent's conduct in taknip another and' more expensive house on the ilay before the term; except on the supposition that his account of what the Petitioner had agreed to is true. It is plain that she was under a necessity to get his family and furniture into a house of some kind a day or two before the usual term, 4th June.

It is also impossible to resist the evidence of tho witnesses who concur in speakiir'to the Petitioner's undertaking to have lorries at the llesnmulent's cottage at leaving, early on the morning of Tuesday the 2d June. Nor it is likely that the independent witnesses who were examined in Newcastle are speaking falsely. If they arc to he credited, tho conclusion is unavoidable, that the leti-tionor let the subjects twice over, aud that the Respondent was justified in acting as he did. For Petitioner Dunn Clark. For Respondent James and George Collie.

IlEAL'CHAMP COLCLOL'GH URQOHAUT OF MELDItUM AND DVTH JOHN MACKIE, FARMER, MAINS OF BYT IT. This was a petition for interdict and damages. It was presented in August last by the Petitioner, the Respondent's landlord. It was alleged that, in June, 1868, the Respondent had pulled heather in the Policies of Byth -thut in the same month, and previously, he had cut wood iu the Policies, and that he was selling moss off a small croft adjoining Mains of Byth, held under separate lease. Five pounds of damages was also sought for each of these acts.

The nature of the defence will be seen from the following judgment pronounced by Sheriff Thomson Aberdeen, 26lh May, 1869. Having resumed consideration of the cause, Finds in point of fact that the Respondent June, 1S68, tallied heather within the Petitioner's Policies that on being challenged he desisted: That in August, 1S6S, the Respondent's scrrant, in his presence, cut one branch of a tree within the said Policies That the Respondent had leave from the forester to cut down tbo oulv other wood which it is proved that he eut, that near letter A on tho plan, No. of Process. That by the missive of lease under which the Respondent occupies his croft it is provided that ho shall be allowed to raide "myself the moss to the best advantage. Ihat the "oncral conditions and regulations of the Petitioners estate are to be observed "by tbe tenants whoso tacks shall be made to bear relation to the sumo That the Respondent's tack bears no relations to the said general conditions: Finds that, in the minulc of dofonce, tho Respondent consents to interdict as ernved, except in so far us regards tho moss takenby him Declares the interdict formerly granted absolute as regards the cutting ot heather and the pulling of trees within the Policies of byth Recalls the same, so far as regards the moss on tho Respondent's Finds the Respondent entitled to expenses Iroui the date of the uiiiiute of defence.

Qn ad ultra, Finds no espouses duo- (Signed) John Comrie Thomson. Note. It seems sufficient to dispose of the conclusions for Interdict that there is no averment that the pulling of heather and cutting of trees arc threatened ti be persisted in, or are tinned as riaht. There certainly was nothing very flagrant the Respondent's conduct, looking to previous tolerance, and when checked for it he at once desisted, and has not attempted, to repeat the offeuce. If these had been the only points at issue ill tho case, it would not have gone beyond the statements of the Respondent's defence.

But a question of construction of tho lease was raised, on which the SherifT-Snbstitnto is of opinion that the Respondent is right. The clause as to the moss, contained in the missive, must have some meaning attached to it anil oven if the general regulations had been expressly imported into the missive (which thoy are not) the clause would probably have been held necessarily to over-ride theso provisions on the subject. Tho matter was, however, specially agreed upon in the missive, and nothing could be more natural Ulan that the tenant should be freed from restrictions usual, in other circumstances, in a lease under which he was to bring moss into cultivation. This is plainly the principal question, and indeed the only one seriously disputed in this action and the costs have been accordingly given to tho Respondent from tho date o. his defence.

(Initialed) J. C. 1. For Pelitioner Jopp Reid. For llespondent-Janies George Collie.

Alex. Edmond (Watkin's Trustee) r. Goodbrand. John Law v. Colonel Leith Hay.

In these cases, Sheriff Jameson has pronounced interlocutors affirming the judgments pronounced by Sheriff Thomson which were lately reported by us. The grounds of the Sheriff's decisions are substantially the same as those stated by the Sheriff-Substitute. Peterhead Guarantees -Milne v. Kidd. With reference to the interlocutor pronounced by the Lord Ordinary in this case, which we reported last week, we understand that a telegram was received yesterday that the Lord Ordinary has now pronounced decree against the defender for the principal sum and interest due by him, in terms of the findings in said interlocutor, and has also found the defender liable in full -expenses to the pursuer.

Peterhead Steam-Tug for the Port. An an ad-iourned meeting of the Board on Saturday, the Harbour Trustees resolved, in accordance with a recommendation ot a Committee, to grant the concessions asked by the owners of the steam tug "Bull-Dog," who had intimated their willingness, on these being granted, to send their boat to ply at Peterhead. The "Bull-Dog" is expected here about the middle of July. Some correspondence which had passed between the owners of the Result," of Grimsby (a schooner), which lately went ashore on the rocks at Salt-liousehead, and the Board of Trade, the master of the vessel having attributed the accident to the neglect of the pilot in charge, was laid before the meeting. After some discussion, the meeting came to the conclusion that, after SO Ion" a time nad eiaiiseu, ami uie ciew oi liiu veasei wus dispersed, it was too late to institute an enquiry satisfactorily.

The Board thereafter went into committee to con sider certain charges macie or remissness on uie pan, oi mo Harbour officials in the shore-dues office. Peterhead Launch. There was launched from the bnitdino-yard of Messrs Matthew Carnegie, on Thurs-i flirnn-i-nastprl schooner, which was Uav, a one neiv t-iiH i tt christened by the lady of the Captain, the Rosebud. Her measurements are-iengtn or neei, ruo n. w.

breadth, 2i teet; deptn or noiu, 14 n. 7TC tonmi-e, 202 tons. The Roseuuu is to ue tmmiu UJ Captain John Collie, and is intended ior tne wipe wime. Peterhead Bankruptcy this Court on Thursday John Ritchie and James Ritchie, partners ot the firm of John Ritchie Son, provision curers, were examined before Sheriff Skelton. Present-Mr Boyd, the Trustee i.

r.Qv,t. frti-flin hsnklTlDts. Mr and iur iionensuu, suuuit, John Ritchie, examined by the Trustee, deponed-I am a partner of the firm ot dolin xviccme own son James. The partnership has subsisted since lboi. My son'held one-fourth share, and I three-fourth shares in the concern.

Before entering into this co-partnery, I was sole nartner in the same business for about one year. hen 1 1 il 1,. mi. -lesofa nnillintPn T.O flDOUt entered into tins uu-pm mei.n 400 as appears from our books. The principal business Vr -n-i 1 -1 TX7n Iiflrl nlcr, r.nnrprnS lC6- was carried on reiei-uuuu.

land and a branch at Liverpool for sales. The business Iceland was carried on in the summer season Dy my sou. The aency business of the firm at Liverpool was carried on for soine time by another son of mine, and latterly by Mr Ti A 1QRQ nor TincinPSe WJ1SI RIIRORSSIUl. xnoinns ltoDinson. up Since that time, we have lost upwards of 1701) by baa debts, as shown by our dooks, anu uy delivered to our Trustee.

Our business books, which we have delivered np to our Trustee, contain a faithful record of our transactions, and were balanced every year. Ine state of affairs given contains a true statement of these, as far as I know. I have granted no preferences to any creditor or creditors. I have no expectation of succession in any way. The statutory oath was then administered.

Mr James Ritchie was then examined by the Trustee, but his answers were similar to those given by his father. The statutory oath was administered to him at the close. Medicines in France. We understand that the French Minister of Commerce has authorised the admission of Din-neford's Fluid Magnesia for sale in Franoe, and have no doubt of this popular remedy for indigestion and gout becoming well appreciated by the French, to whom this variety of magnesia will be a desirable novelty and a valuable medicinal agent. THE EX-MAYOR OF CORK.

Earl Grey askid if it was tho intention of the Government to submit a measure to Parliament to provide for the removal from municipal offices, to which magisterial duties were attached, of persons who might bo guilty of misconduct. Referring to the case of Cork as showing the necessity for such a measure, ho strongly deprecated a resoit to bills of pains and. penalties, as a process very likely to bo abused in times of political excitement. The Lord Chancellor replied that the question had naturally attracted the attention of the Government. He did not tbink'tbat it was desirable to legislate on the spur to meet au isolated and exceptional case nevertheless, the Government would materially consider the question, which was not quite so simple as it appeared at first sight, for it involved some difficult and delicate points connected with the electoral rights of the municipalities and tho Constitutional powers of the Government.

The Irish Church Bill was brought up from tho House of Commons and read a lirst time. Karl Granville fixed the second reading for Monday Ihe June. The House adjourned at 0-20. HOCSE OF COMMONS-Tuesday, June 1. The Speaker took the chair at 4 o'clock.

THE VICEROY OF EGYPT. In reply to Mr Gourlay, Mr Otwav said the Government had received information of the intention of His Highness the Viceroy ot Egypt to visit England about the 22d of the present month, and arrangements would be made for his suitable reception iu this country. FARM SERVANTS. In reply to Lord Galway, the Chancellor of the Exchequer said tho "fact of a farm servant living iu the house of his employer would make no difference in the incidence of tho taxes under the Customs and Inland Revenue Duties. If ho were employed solely ami purely as a farm labourer, his employer would not be liable, but if he did any other duties which brought him within the Act, the employer would be liable.

THE RAILWAY ACCIDENT AT THE BHORE GHAUT. Ill reply to Sir S. Northcote, Mr GRANT Duff said the Government bad only received by the last mail the report of the Commission on the accident at tho Bhore Ghaut, on the Great Indian Peninsular Railway, and they had not had time to consider what steps ought to be talioo in regard to it. On the motion of Mr Gladstone, it was agreed that the House, at its rising, should adjourn until Thursday. THE HUDSON'S BAY CO.

Sir II. Vernf.y called attention to the result of the nogocia-tions of the Government with the Hudson's Bay Company to the Government of Canada, and moved an address for any papers on the uuion of Uritish Columbia with the dominion of Canada. After a long conversation, Mr Monsell declined to enter into anv general qui stiou as to the colonial policy of the Government, but intimated that it was a nart of their policy to throw on the colonics as far as possible the cost of their own self-defence. Steps had already been taken ill that direction, and arrangements had been made to extend that policy in tho ensuing year. The proposals which had been made by Lord Granville lor the cession of the Hudson's Bay territory had been accepted by the Hudson's Bav and there was no doubt that they would be ratified bv the Canadian Government.

It was not a mere question of purchasing a few thousand acres, but it was really the opening out OI a great colonization and civilization had virtually been excluded by the iiUUSOU 15UV V.H. i-nutuui n-aun, ii i. ccssfnl would be that tho Canadian Government would be able to extend the dominion from the Atlantic to the Pacific, and the Iiiinerial Government would no longer bo subjected to the inconvenience of being responsible for tho acts of British subjects iu a district whore there was no sufficient guarantee for the preservation of law anil order. Sir Northcote thought the question was one which the Canadian people wore much better prepared to decide for themselves than by uny advice which could be given to them by the Imperial legislature, in, Lord Bury expressed his satisfaction at the prospect of the Hudson's Bay territory being coded to Canada. The importance of this territory coming into the hands of Canada could not bo overrated, because there could bo no doubt that the future communication between this country and India, China, and Japan would be by way of Canada, tbe Rocky Mountains, and the Fraser River He ridiculed the notion Unit there was any desire on the part of the people of Canada to become incorporated with the United States.

Alter some remarks from Mr Ellicc and Sir C. Dilkc, Mr Addeui.I'A' said ho looked upon the arrangement whxh had been made by the Government with the Hudson's Bay Company as eminently successful, and though ho entertained a strong objection to guarantees on the part of the Imperial Government for Colonial purposes, he would not hesitate to vote for the proposal of a guarantee to the Company a- 400,000, which the Canadian Gnvcinnient would be called upon to pay for the cession of tho Hudson's Bay territory. After some further debate, the motion for the production of papers was agreed to. 1 AMERICAN MAILS. Mr Seei.y called attention to the report of the Select Committee' on the American mail contracts, and moved that contracts made subject to the judgment of tho House should be submitted to the House at as early a period the session.

as possible, "should lie on the tabic for thirty days on which the House sits, and upon reference to a belcct Committee, should bo subject to the decision of the House on the report of committi c. He urged that contracts for the conveyance of mails to the United States should not in future bo" made for more than thrco years, and that the payments should be regulated by the number and weight of the letters and newspapers conveyed. Ho also expressed a hope that as proposals had been made for a regular conveyance of mails to the 0 ni ted States at the freight of a penny per oz. for letters conveyed negotiations should be entered into with the United States Post-office for the establishment ofapenny postage, which should include the iulaud rates in the two countries as well as the sea seconded the motion, which was opposed by Mr Graves, who doubted the wisdom of pledging tne House not to make contracts in future forjmorc than three years, when it was impossible that toe question uuimi v-r the next eight years Alter some rciuaia -T The Marquis of Hartington defended the post-office authorities from charges which bad been made against them for not having laid uie rceeut cuuuacu and said they were not sufficiently completed to enable them te be submitted at an eanici jjeuuu. j-.

proposals made by Mr Seely. He thought it would be impolitic to give a pledge that contracts in future should not be made for more, than three years, but he believed that the existing contracts for tho American mails would be the would ever be entered into for a period of, years at a fixed subsidy. A third proposition of the bon; gentleman was that this country should enter into negotiations with the United States for the establishment of a penny postage. He understood the proposition to be that there should be two services, one of which should be similar to that now conducted, and the other a slower and cheaper mode of conveyance, hc admitted it was desirable to make the service as cheap as possible, hut he thought the hon. member overrated the possibility of making the change hc -nmcnd and effe -to which won result ironi it.

mimo, negotiations with the United Sta es for a reduction of the present postal rates would be successful. If successful, there would rnr Hin miliict on of the rates to India UU li rf. to and other places, aim uu uuui. the revenues of the country. He asked Mr Scely not to press ins motion 10 a invasion.

Mr Seely declined to withdraw his motion. i nn.rnpntiintif linrl iinrlrr ir Ml' ULADSTONli ICUIUIIIUH inav L. -L consideration another mode of whctbci it (n. n.n nnrl for fhr, MOllRC. would nor, ue ueuei iui --instead of allowing-the contract to he on tbo table that a vote -c lir, LiL-pn hr.fnrr" ir.

Rbonln Ol tne House in approval ui ii. suui be considered complete. Under these circumstances he hoped Mr Scciy not.iic iuui.iu... Mr Seely acceded, and the motion was withdrawn. The hon.

member moved a 2nd aud 3rd resolution on the sub- 3GC: .1.... wniilrl wir.hrlrrtw his resolutions, which would simply embarrass the Government in any negotiations they might undertake, he would himself move "That it is expedient that Her Majesty Government should take into consideration, and endeavour to learn by communicating with the United States, whether it is practicable to establish a greatly reduced rate of postage between the countries Jdr Seely's motion was negatived, aud that moved by Mi SStionthen ensued as to the case of Mr antl the treatment generally of untried prisoners for treason- AirVANCEinovcd for a return of the number of petitions presented on tho subject of the Irish Church, distinguishing hosp for and against its disestablishment and disondowmcnt, and the aggregate number of signatures under both heads. Mr Gladstone opposed, and on a division the motion was ic- nt other business was then disposed of, and the House ad journed at 1.50. A French farmer has found that the addition of a quantity of hops to the fodder of his cows produces a large increase in the production of milk. Extensive 1'ihe in Saturday afternoon, the engineering establishment of Duncan Stewart London Eoad, Glasgow, was partly destroyed by fire.

Ihe damage is estimated at nearly 5000, and is partially cover-ed by insurance. Launch of a Frigate. -The armour-piated frigate Invincible was launched on Saturday from Messrs Napier shipbuilding yard, Glasgow, bhe has been built on the same design as the Audacious, is 3774 tons, and will be fitted with twin-screw engines of 800 horse-power collectively. The armament will consist of 12. tons guns and four 04 pounders, A purpose or prcsemu nid.

with a testimoni his musical studies on the continent, Mr Laing being about to proceed to Leipsic for that purpose. His place, we believe, will he filledVluringhis temporary absence by Mr James Justice, jiui. The testimonial consisted of a. purse of sovereigns, and an elegant writing desk, with a suitable inscription. Tho gift was accompanied by the following address, beautifully illuminated to mr ai.rx, la no, The Members of the Aberdeen Choral union, understanding tl.

von intend shortly to vacate the post of organist, in order the study of Music iu its lusher branches, at hcipsic, be lierebv to express their wannest sense of the obligations they oe you for the very able and conscientious manner in which you have at all times discharged ttic arduous duties do-voivin" upon you. They desire to oiler you their best wishes for vou.v prosperity and happiness whilonbsent, and they confidently believe that, if spared, you will return to occupy a position of 'reat eminence in your proles-ami, anu to oe an Honour to yum- oai've citv; audthW Dope that you may then resume the office which von' are about' to vacate. Thev now bug von to accept the accompanying tokens of their omivi'iatiiin of your past i Sinned in the name of the Members of the Aberdeen Choral num. Robert Williamson, CI airman. 2rth May, 1W.I 'j'HE Uxins Qrr.sTiON.

In the division in the Free ('lunch Assembly on Wednesday morning, on the Union question, there voted in the majority in favour of Principal Kairbairn's motion Revs. Win. Anderson, Cults William M'ICay, Culhn; John Taterson, Oldmeldruni W. Peyton, Portsoy James Sutherland, Turriff; H. Williamson, Abei ileen; Alexander Wishart, Forglen Mr Charles A.

Barclay, Aberdour Dr G. G. Brown; Dr E. J. nlessrs Edmond, Aberdeen D.

L. Grant of Kingsford Major Ross, Aberdeen; Baillie W. i Henderson, Aberdeen; Messrs A. Henderson, Oeynnua House, Aberdeen; J. B.

M'Combie, Aberdeen; Mitchell, Garioch; Alexander Paterson, Mulben dames ISust Banff; and Provost ood, Bantt. In the minority for Mr Xixon's motion there voted Revs. John Logan, Duthil; J. F. Macara, Kinloss; George M'ICay, Inverness; ami Alex.

M'Watt, Kothes. Arn.tCATio.vsi i.v the Free Ciirucii Assembly. The Coimnittee on sanctioning charges have recommended to "rant the application from Crathie, and to sanction the erection of the station at Crathie into a ministerial charge, and. in consideration of the great specialty of the ease, resolve to place it on the platform of the equal dividend, in the room of the congregation of Broomknoll, which was displaced bv the Assembly of 1SG7 from the platform. The Committee" report that tlley find that, while tho number of members is only 10.

and the monthly contribution to the Sustentation Fund is about 'A, the station is one of special interest and importance, as being in the immediate vicinity of Balmoral Castle, and ought to bo dealt with in an exceptional manner. In the case of Key. K. M'Combie, Leslie and Pi'cninav, requesting to be allowed a colleague and successor, and "to receive a grant from the Aged and Infirm Minister's Fund for that purpose, the Committee, with acquiescence of parties, recommended, and on Tuesday the Assembly approved of the finding of the Sustentation Fund 'onnnittee, and sanctioned tbo calling of a colleague, on tbe footing that the senior minister will have the sum lie will under present be entitled to sustenta- tion Fund, miuielv, t'rt and a grant of i'-IO front the Aged I and Infirm Ministers' Fund but not more than one-half of the latter grant to be drawn during tho year now cur- the junior colleague to have the remainder oi tne Sustentation Fund, a supplement of iO from the congregation, anil the manse. The Committee are induced by tho extreme urgency of this case to recommend a grant from the Aged and Infi nil Ministers' Fund, although the grants already payable therefrom are considerably in excess of tho income from interest.

In the case of Bev. John Thomson, Grey-fiiai-s, Aberdeen, applying to be allowed a colleague and successor, or to have some other suitable arrangements made for the cinigrcgation, the Assembly, on the report of their Committee, with acquiescence of parves, in terms of the memorial from the Presbytery of Aberdeen, empowered the Commission at any of its stated diets, with concurrence of the Sustentation Fund Committee, to entertain and dispose of am' proposal that may be submitted by the Presbytery with regard to the future arrangements for the congregation. Gi'ItOH BOAT) Trcst. The General Purposes Committee of the Burgh Koad Trust met on Friday Col. Cadenhead presiding.

The mitinl es of last meeting having been rend and confirmed, the Clerk read an abstract of the accounts of the Trust for the past year, from which it appeared that the charge amounted to "1078 Os OAd, and the discharge to 1814 10s showing a balance "in favour of the Trust of 1315 9s 1 Id! The gross ontlav on the roads under their charge was Ss 4.U1, including tbo amounts paid for labour, mateiiois, The probalde receipt for tbe ensuing year was estimated at 2177 lis lid, of which 1080 Os 7d would l.v available for expending on the roads in the district. The Surveyor, however, considered Hint 1100 would cover all expenses in that direction, in the event of favourable weather. Buitcu Koad Trust. This Trust met yesterday -Dean of Guild Jamicson for the purposo of considering a recommendation by the Grueral Purposes Committee to'hut up the old road leading from Skene Koad past the north-east gate of Ashley to the Deeside Kond, in so far as the same extends to the said and to accept and open in lieu thereof the new road called South St Swithen's Kond, running southward in a straight line from Queen's Cross, to be the public access to the Koad. It was intimated thiit Mr Adam, advocate, protested against the recommendation of the Committee.

The Chairman moved the adoption of the Committee's recommendation, Mr P. Cooper seconded, and the motion was unanimously agreed to. Adjourned. Sr. Nicholas Parochial Boari.

At a meeting of this board, held on Tuesday last week, for the purpose of ing a communication from the Board of Supervision tr, nr.rmiesce iii the assimilation of the rates on houses and commercial promises, it was resolved to send a on of enforcing on deputation to the Board tor the purpose them tbe desirability of the assimilation -the deputation to consist of Bailli, Songster (the Chairman Uean Guild, MrWm. Ugg, advocate, ami in. us mie. OLD MaCUAR Local ednesday night a meeting of the Committee of this Board was held-Mr Matthews presiding. Mr Slceno was appointed Clerk, on the motion of Colonel Cadenhead.

Mr Anderson movec 1, that the office of Sanitary Inspector should not be filled lip in the meantime. After some discussion this was agreed to. The Clerk was insti noted to write to Mr Anderson, Mr Pogers, or some other eapahle engineer, to ascertain it would cost to a report on the suhject or miming Holburn district into a sewerage district. Adjourned. SiiiuiFF COCKT ArruOATIOK FOR CKSS10.

Application was made oi: Friday to Sheriff Kobertson in the case of I'L r.vwSlici-ibnrel. Old JDeer, for Mr Tawse ajipeared for the petitioner. 11 appeared tor tno petitioner, -ine oaiiMiifit 1 was sued bv Mnranret (-'rnden for aliment lor Her cnuci, or which she said I was father. The Sheriff-Substitute atJ" Peterhead gave judgment in my favour, hut it was reversed, 1 still maintain it. .1 am not the father of the child.

1 owe debts except those which have arisen from this actioi I have no effects. 1 had twelve shillings a week of wages. I paid my agent X'-l, and lent. 3 to friends who have gone away, lam imt in employment. I was eight weeks in prison.

The Sheriff found him entitled to ccscw. Cattion TO IIorsEiiotDRRS. On Saturday, several residing in were brought before he'riff Comrie Thomson for contravening the provisions of tbi -herdeensh re Koads ov allowing nun or u.t ,1 a water to ru from their nouses over, or upon uie iuuu iu Penalties of IDs wore imposea, witn ius oi HiiiM- UAI'CHT in tiil midnb'ht of Thursday last, "William horbes, mor- 'l OurZon- Parish of Tarves, heard a noise at the i if bk shop and on going to see the cause ot it he mi ti door oW The doSr was that of a carpenter's iuuud Uie uooi opui. i srroeerv n.vm-iHT TN THE ACT. Aiiout twelve Hop, winch has a com nsiue.

iul i'utvo pearl divers, but their real business is shopDreaung, aim, -unfortunately for justice, they are as wise as they are cunning and adroit at their trade, tikingnothiug but money, which cannot be identified. The offender in this case was ui mi, wuuv.j. 1 i Su- in Abevdei'n prison, where he bow awaits hi, trial, mierson, j.ojmuc iu, wnncoi. Aberdeen; Win. Burnett, lluntly George Uassie, Hope- man; A.

C. Fullarton Stratbdon David Heimry, Mar-, noeh Dr Loimmuir, rnucipai lAimscieu oonu mir(f with a skeleton key, winch tin'V1 a short time and took the PVhp South well up to proved to be a j.rofcmouul man from the boutli, weu up 10 i--- 4 -Mm l-ov. i local first i and in of local of nf take his i i i firm the firm, now ible I been such work built of all was in of they of men aiuf the jt tile his yard the was nnic the of ho was wife years and That had tho 1 on n0 I for in t0 Konn efn nn trnm a nark nn tlie rni'ffi 01 nr 1 of Newhills, by William Mackie and James Shaw, the jles Mitchell did, on the morning of the 18th of March reset these sheep, well knowing the same to have March leset tne and and were sentenced.