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Newspaper
Barrie Examiner
Location
Barrie, Ontario, Canada
Date
Apr 30, 1868
Page
2
Daily and weekly mail departures noted for south and north routes plus targeted towns. Mails to Penetanguishene Orillia Apto Thornton Shanty Boy Minising and other points listed with specific times and days. Postmaster J Edwards confirms the timetable details.
The Militia Bill before Parliament prompts strong objections to its plan to replace volunteers with a paid force. Critics claim it undermines the volunteer corps, arguing three-year service for volunteers versus two years for militia ballots, mandatory full-company lists, and pay for officers. The paper urges modifications to protect Ontario while keeping costs reasonable amid fears of foreign aggression.
The text recalls two major incidents the attempted assassination of Prince Alfred and the fall of King Theodorus in Abyssinia. It condemns Fenian aims and calls for harsher punishment of rebels in English prisons. It notes Abyssinian victory, king’s death, captives freed, and hints at compensation for expedition debts.
A historical exchange notes Charles Dickens arriving in New York and Anthony Trollope arriving with a mission on a postal treaty. Dickens faced abuse on arrival then praised Americans before vowing to add an American notes appendix and skip Canada readings. Trollope urged to avoid Dickensian snobbery and seek general appeal while avoiding pandering.
Mr Henry Nicholls gave a humorous reading at Town Hall drawing a good crowd. His Pickwick papers performance impressed, though illness prevented a planned appearance last Tuesday, disappointing Bradford locals who expected him.
Acknowledgment from Ottawa dated April 28 1868 notes Barrie townspeople adopted resolutions expressing horror at the assassination of the Hon T D McGee and sympathy for his family. Under Secretary E C Parmer responds with approval to the Barrie meeting and gratitude for the expression of public feeling.
A column endorses well dressed attire over slop shops and recommends patrons to visit R. Score & Son at 95 King Street East, Toronto. It claims they provide proper fit and quality, having been tried and found reliable in essential qualities.
Barrie grows as merchants arrive from afar with new goods from Toronto. A Regent House representative is staying at The Queen's for a day offering items rarely seen in the county. The town’s wealth and willingness to spend draw visitors and boost commerce.
A temperance hall meeting in Orizlla passed resolutions condoling with Mrs. McGee, widow of the assassinated Hon. Thos. D Arcy McGee. Speakers lauded his talents, loyalty, and benevolence, and urged government care for his family. Resolutions to present copies to Mrs. McGee and to Secretary Langevin were adopted.
Mr. Sheridan promotes his large varied stock of all new goods at his well stocked establishment near the Barrie Hotel, inviting those who wish to view either the stock or the proprietor.
A meeting was held in the Town Hall last night to consider buying a steam fire engine for the corporation and a list will be opened immediately to solicit subscribers.
Mr Meeking’s general store advertises an excellent variety of dry goods from a bankrupt stock with cheap prices as the order of the day and the emphasis that orders can be filled at Meeking’s.
A Cookstown merchant, Jas GoStrong, offers a wide selection of new goods, with the advertiser noting unusually varied stock for a country store.
This old established house advertises a heavy stock of Spring and Summer goods. Proprietor Mr. Falconbridge is an experienced merchant who buys well and judiciously. Those who patronise the Fire-proof House can easily make this discovery.
The Atlantic Monthly for May is praised for its high status in periodical literature. Published by Ticknor and Fields in Boston, the issue lists articles such as The Turf and the trotting Horse in America, On a Pair of Spectacles, The Clear Vision, A Gentleman of an Old School, Our Roman Catholic Brethren, Lagos Bar, The European House Sparrow, A Modern Lettre de Cachet, Did he take the Prince to ride, By Ways of Europe, After the Burial, The Next President, and Reviews and Literary Notices.
The Bradford meeting held in the Town Hall with Councillor Wilson chairing discussed establishing fairs three times a year in April July and October to aid stock sale and cattle trade. Dr Morton urged seed grain ties and premiums to encourage buyers and sellers, while Mr Swallow and Mr Turner warned of stock supply limits but supported three fairs if demand remains strong.
The Vespra Township Council met at Town Hall on April 13 1863 for Court of Revision with all members present. Appeals included overcharges on real estate and personal property with various reductions and adjournment to April 20. Documents and road issues were referred to committees and further inspection planned.
At Central Church on April 22 1868 elders and deacons with the minister recorded their high appreciation for Richard Boyes Esq long serving deacon and treasurer. They regret losing his valuable aid in the congregation's financial and general affairs and wish him and his partner safe travels and God's blessing in Scotland.
A letter to the Examiner criticizes the Municipal Council for withholding meeting minutes from readers. The writer mocks the council’s claimed openness, likening the “commodious Council room” to shifting groggery locations and accusing officials of evading public scrutiny. Crino.
The band of the Simcoe Foresters will perform in the square in front of the Railway Station every Monday evening.
Reports from New South Wales describe a disgraceful scene in Parliament as Mr. Lee Maitland crossed to the opposition and assaulted Mr. McPherson. McPherson fetched a horsewhip, struck Lee in the library, followed by a tumult and police. The chamber adjourned amid excitement. The next day the House directed prosecution of both members.
The piece notes Our Young Folks monthly magazine from Ticknor and Fields Boston Massachusetts adapts to amuse and instruct. It deems the current issue eminently useful in its sphere, highlighting its focus on youth and edifying entertainment.
Lord Dufferin informs his Irish tenantry that in each village on his estates with a Presbyterian ministry he will ensure funds lost by withdrawal of the Regium Donum are replaced by private subscription, guaranteeing ministers financial continuity.
Ottawa notes that on motion of Sir John A. Macdonald the bill relating to accessories to and abettors of criminal offences passed third reading. The session also laid estimates for the year ending June 30 1869 showing totals and public debt items including railways canals and public works across Ontario Quebec Nova Scotia New Brunswick and Dominion funds.
The Irish People condemns Toronto Hibernian Society as a Fenian circle and honors Michael Murphy as founder and leader of Canada’s Fenian movement. The article portrays Murphy as central to the organization, detailing his arrests and escapes, and his view against a Canadian invasion.
The trial of Fenian prisoners over the Clerkenwell explosion resumed with the Attorney-General summing up. He challenged alibis for O Neil and argued witnesses tied to the Fenian group proved presence in Glasgow on December 13. Barrett’s alibi plan was denounced, and Cockburn charged the jury. Barrett was found guilty while the others were acquitted.
General O'Neil toured the West urging Irishmen to join a renewed Fenian raid on Canada. In Chicago he appealed for immediate enrollments, claiming a green flag would be unfurled again. About 400 hands rose, with others to form civil groups to aid families of volunteers. Authorities warn of renewed Fenian efforts in June 1866.
The report discusses Ireland's peace aim and Gladstone versus Disraeli plans for Irish church and state, Irish Catholic majority support, and religious tensions. It notes Paraguay updates with Brazilian ironclads at Humaita, casualties, and potential retreat. mentions the Pope's Maundy Thursday blessing and clerical illnesses. Insolvencies list and Bronson's Comet sighting accompany local notes including Ridgeway veteran Thomas Patterson's death.
In the township of Innisfil on the 29th instant the wife of Mr Alfred Warnica gave birth to a son. In Barrie on the 26th instant the wife of Mr E H Meeking gave birth to a daughter.
Notices report the deaths of Henry Boys M D F L S aged 92 former bursar of the University and U C College at Barrie on the 23rd inst and Jouanna Simpson aged 67 years in Hamilton on the 26th instant wife of Mr Jonathan Simpson.
Commercial report lists prices for hay butter potatoes beef oats barley flour spring wheat pale wheat and young chickens. Rates show per unit values and ranges with small variations. includes notes on oats barley and rawl s fastest items.
Market notes list fall wheat at 1 3/4 to 1 7/8 dollars per bushel, spring wheat 1 66, barley 92 cents, flour No 1 superfine 7 15, peas 7 50 to 83 cents, oats 39 to 10 dollars per ton, butter 12 to 15 cents per pound, dairy prices mixed.
Halifax Halifax market report notes flour demand improving with No 1 Canada at 9 to 10 and No 2 at 7 75 to 8 25. Baltimore Howard Street lots sold from 390 to 390. Rye steady at 37 40 7 50. Corn meal firm 5 55 to 5 50 kiln dried. New York kiln dried at 5 45. Oatmeal quiet at 7 50 to 7 75. Canada rye absent from the market.
A historic medicinal advertisement touts Maggies Pills and Maggiel’s Salve as universal remedies. It claims pills cure dyspepsia and diarrhea and treat liver nerves and digestion while salve handles burns and skin injuries. Counterfeits warned. genuine boxes bear J Haydock and J Maggiel on packaging. Sold by Henry Simpson Co Montreal Lyman Elliott Co Toronto and other druggists.
A special notice highlights a product claim for soothing teething gums in infants. It asserts reduced inflammation and alleviation of all paty and spasmodic actions, stating suitability specifically for children during teething. The language implies a firsthand remedy claim targeting parents of teething infants.
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