Winnipeg Free Press

Winnipeg Free Press (Newspaper) - October 12, 1875, Winnipeg, Manitoba Tuesday 12, 1876. A distinction there Are a few happily very such extreme and unpatriotic partizan is in our midst that they rather the attains of should come to an. Absolute slam Sull than that we should secure an increased through the instrumentality of a government that can get along without their support. Nothing is left undone by these persons tha might by any possible Chunco Embarrass the local government in their present application to the. Federal government for better terms. None of them As yet even attempt to argue against better terms per so. What they would have believed is that Tho present govern ment Are not to be entrusted with an exchequer. These individuals May rest assured that Hon or Macken Zie has enquired into this for himself. The Straits into which they Are pressed is indicated by Tho Laboured manner in which they Are endeavouring to swell mole Hills into mountains. For in stance a Fow weeks ago this journal said in response to an invitation from Hon or Mackenzie. Hon or Davis expects to visit Ottawa in two or three weeks to negotiate for better terms for this province. It maybe said in this connection that during the visit of Hon or . To fears arc entertained for in o eafe to of or Thomas Taylor of and part Cyl who Trent to., Norway House to attend the Indian treaty there. Nothing has Baen heard of them since they left Norway Puso find though they h Aye and b 1 o w in Ris they Are ten overdue. Air tobacconist of thin City is one of the party. Tjio icelanders. The first instalment of these people arrived on the International last even Hon or lot Vilior to this province the Premier had several interviews with him upon this matter and upon the representations made him to believe expressed himself favourable to an in creased subsidy. Upon his return to Ottawa and that of the Hon or Mac Kenzie Hon or Davis received Tho invitation referred an Ottawa paper reproduced the paragraph and subsequently made the following remarks there Anent with reference to a paragraph which appeared in those columns a couple of Days ago to the effect that the Manitoba government had been invited by the Premier to discuss the proposed bettor terms for that province it is necessary to state that we in error. The proposition did not come from the Premier of Tho Domini on but from Tho Premier of the pro Vince the former merely saying when requested to name a time when he could discuss the matter that he was prepared to see or Davis or the members obis govern Mon at any time concerning this or any other question of importance to the Well being of the the to in the openings Ciarence , thought in arid t contain the of Bovo extracts. Have made by it if would interesting to know. intimated As strongly As that Given As to suppose us negotiations Woro Jjo Cal Gove Iii riot in that Premier had interviews with Hon or lot Ollier on the matter prior to or Davis receiving the invitation referred to it is a thing of no consequence however whence the affair emanated it is sufficient to make our Point Good that or Mackenzie should have communicated to or Davis As the Ottawa paper there is a distinction to to but no practical difference. Drowning men catch St local and Ervin Cal. Is warmer to Dav. Thel Coso company boys will meet Tor practice at 7 this of Vorng. The City Council ingoing to do some thing about Shade Trees. The Winnipeg Field Battery i l i i1 i 11 _ i Ingv there Are in All 285 in which number is included 216 adults 60 families and 80 men. They Are a looking and excellent people and Are a most valuable acquisition to the population of our province. Supri Lement de Witk bomb Leipor Verice with our Mode of life is quite sufficient to give them that Peculiar off hand manner of Over coming an Energy of Char Acter which vill ensure their Success Here and make their settlement in a very Fow years one of Tho Best in the province this Pioneer party rendezvoused , and Are principally from Ontario they were joined in route by about a dozen from Wisconsin. They will Jove to Morrow for their Reserve on Lake Winnipeg whore they will immediately engage in Tho erection of a Village which will doubtless be Tho nucleus of a future Large town and which will a sort of depot or head quarters for the thousands of their countrymen who will join them next season. Kev. Or. Taylor their indefatigable Leader has determined to take up his abode with them in their now Homo and deserves not Only at the Haals of his now flock but at Tho hands of Tho province at Large Tho greatest credit for his Energy and Devotion in bringing about the settlement of those excellent people in our province. It is understood that Tho Dominion government Are to make an Advance to the icelanders to assist them in settling themselves. In Tho meantime the Hud son s Bay company Are their purveyors. City Council. 1875. The of was a Largo crowd of the peo ple outside the railing and ten of Tho servants of Tho people inside the same. W a Burkholder contractor for City a i and Thomas Inglis architect for Tho same served documents upon the Council protesting against interference by the acting mayor or that was not Tho word but it Wii do in matters Eivid proud edifice. Thistle Stroeters sent in a document been dying impatience at the non construction of the sidewalk on that Street. It is to to attended to. Tho chief of police presented his re port. Which contained the following statistics the number of arrests Metido from june 8lh to october St 1875 drunks 92, drunk and disorderly 34, As Sault 5, larceny 4, carrying concealed weapons 2, Selling liquor to indians .3, discharging firearms within Tho City 2, keeping Houte of ill Fame 4, ditto 8, frequenting ditto 12, gambling 5, Baring Possession of Stolon goods 1 total 173. Amount of paid 8943. Aid Mcmicken asked if the interest on Tho Bonds had been arranged to be paid and How. Wright said Tho finance comm to it is pro Babio that p a Martin map Wal Leavo of next londay. Holy of at a mooting to of o of Ink at this ovo Ning for Tho Pur pose of nominating an incumbent. The of Tho Lato Thomas an Derson at Kildonan. To Day was Largo b attended by too masonic brotherhood and by Tho printers of Tho City. Police a lot of women some men to proceeds of a pull at a House of ill Fame were up this Mornia but wore remanded until -9 o clock to Morrow. The meeting of those in Tores of in the Victoria skating rink to hold at the grand Central to evening at Ciucht o a lock to appoint a committee. Teo Ltd arranged Tho a motor but did t say How. When pressed for an answer he said the finn acc committee had Bor rowed the Money. Aid Glt irk asked from whom it Hud been borrowed and Aid Wright it is none of your Aid lusted said he believed Tho i committee hid Power to raise Money Independent of the Conr Icil. In smoking a later stage Aid my Micron stated bar in some inexplicable manner Tho finance committee had Bor rowed the Money from the Bank from the Market appropriation and he was not contradicted. suspension of Tho Rule being asked for and procured. Aid moved that the Resolution appointing Aid lusted of. Tho Council during Iho absence of the mayor to rescinded lib appointment cancelled and Aid Clark appointed. This created a and somewhat lengthy discussion Una the matter was finally referred committee to report at next meeting. The finance committee s report was committed and . It declared the opinion of Tho Council to to that the pc was ample room for the col Lector s office in the City bail that if Tho collect or led 10 his private office to might do so but at gift own expense. Tho report also provided that the salaries of the assessors be not increased. The Market committee d report was taken up some referring to Iho City Hail bunding Row were not adopted and one to build a sewer to keep Tho foundation of the building dry was adopted. Tho Council then adjourned until tuesday even intr. Ocial exhibition on the when meet Many of our friends Farqui All . Of the province from reliable information which i have gathered Tho Harvest of Grain is greatly in Icess of the estimates Given on different dates through the summer not dissatisfaction is manifested by the settlers consequent. Upon Tho intention of Dis i tribute american wheat for seed when sufficient Quantity has been raised to Supply nearly if. Not altogether the wants of settlers West of this place. It a Many in. This Vicinity adopted scientific measures for the Protection of the crops from Grasshoppers with Success yet Are not Able to dispose of one Bushel for Cash and the question is often is it the Gotori irent will not Pur Chase from the a had working Lona fide so t Tor whose energies wore instrumental in Sav Rig their crops feed wheat which is Worth 75o per Bushel More than the american and thus assist them to carry out the requirements of the Home Stead act about bushels of wheat and Oats Are reported to have been reaped in the settlement of Birnside and thu Harvest in the township s North from Here is also said to pod and when combined with that at Burnside is considered equal destitute neighbors within the townships and Westward. It is my opinion that Tho government have not been placed in Possession of the facts olae no doubt they would have purchased Tho wheat hero instead of importing from our neighbors across the line but it May not be too late even now if some of our Active influential would move promptly in Tho direction indicated. I have just been interrupted by agon Leman who informed me that the set tors at eat Crook Are somewhat incensed at Tho government through their agent or. Newcorn who passed hero on the 6th inst., and is it that place making preparations for the Protection of the Timber upon the school Section during the coming Winter which Tim Ber they the settlers claim As belong ing to them until the 20 Aero Wood Lotas promised at the Date of their Homestead entry be supplied. Would appear that Large trespass was made upon Tho school Section last Winter and or. N. Was Des patched for investigation at which time Tho trespass ceased and Tho agent gave permission for Tho removal of Tho Timber then Cut providing the same to made before Snow fall this autumn which not having been done prior to Tho Little Snow fall of the 4ch inst or. Is about to remove the same and offer for this is a Sharp move and i question will to considered a Little too Sharp and i further question if the snowfall of the inst is Tho Snow full intended by or no comb at his meeting with the settlers in May last. Prom eat Creek the agent proceeds to Westho Urno. Weather Chilly and disagreeable Dur ing Tho last Fow Days. Toun own correspondent. Oct. St 1s75. Rebellion in the West c r u s h e d if lie life Accident and Cuaran tev capital two million dollars arc now prepared to Blung in this. John Job Fedex t Ake us Peloli s cheaper than by any other the British lion raised and looking after Ward s cent Pacific Uke co v Tei weekly like of first class passenger steamers one of Winorr leaves d it l 17 t h Wlach monday wednesday Oad Friday Canada Aind Detroit Cleveland and Ali Aflalo count stink with roads Lor nil Points and South t Tho Paasse Ngor steamers of this line Are us office red with social Refo Reneo to the safety and Comfort of Pash Norh. on thin Liao at to eludes meal3 and thereby making Tho Cost of a Rajago considerably loss Ulii by land Ron Tea. Low Bates and Quick despatch Given on freight East and West bound. 3 his line is Bond. De for Tho transportation of foreign goods. For passage apply to Eben Ward Orcsi Doit it Telegraph Detroit Michigan. O.7.sn Sarnia Lake Superior line fort Garry to Hamilton Toronto Montreal and All . The splendid new upper Cabin Lull powered j. H. Ashdown a just arrived. 200 Eolla Patent Luminous paper Board. Oak drained Walnut grained Birds Eye Maple paper carpeting and Oil Glosli equally Good for will Savo its Cost in fuel in one season. A cheap substantial will cheap Bur Able an plaster. cd agents. Stoves Eten Niewig Manitoba Ontario Quebec will stoves stoves hardware. I f Perm Hong every wednesday saturday after the Irr Iytol of Trai Froni Mooi Silver Igot Mauj Southampton Kincardine god Erib Sarnia Liger Soli Hamilton Toronto and Montreal. The of Ihie line arc that newest san a gnat Boniet Ltd and most pow or Fulcs the la mpg the Public Cau Rety on dear atch and. Safety. Low of freight and passage. Inquire at the Entiat Tibet. And at the line of bed River. For passage apply to h. Telegraph Winnipeg Ifor freights to j. 4h. Beetty co., Fuma. J. H. Beatty of. St pm a hardware tobaccos and cigars. Whole Sale. A h. Wilson general commission merchant office and Yare House the largest and and first door Worth of hew Post of fade. 62-Lni Tours Montreal prices most Complete Stock North of St. Paul at j a. Ashdown s la Prairie gossip. To the editor of the of blk press a since i last wrote Yon. Our t any ing Little town has Boon rather quiet the main and Only being preparatory to Tho concert which is to take place on the and the Provin nearly opposite Post office. The partnership heretofore existing under the name and style of j. Tel Ash Down co. Having expired by limitation the subscriber would respectfully state that h e assumes All liabilities of the same and would urgently a Quost. That All indebted pay tip anti avoid the. Cost of collection. Gli Cap Milwaukee St pay railway Tho great through line Bolcen pm Ciaio new y6rk, new England the Janadas. Aad All Eastern Ana Southern Points and Uia great North Cut connecting in with All and Southern Onil and wort horse cars and Staige Jinon Tor Ull parts of Tho City constantly inc Klorig. To Only through Lino Between Chicaro Milwaukee. St. Vigil and Minneapolis. It Trevor Job a Toor country with grander by Ivory Ond and and Nita Niu. So pm j. H. Ash Down Prairie can , Asotin Owa Tontis our through Palace coaches Anil sleeping Cam of the Best and truck por Fec. Connecting it St. Panl and Wpm cupola with the eco Casl lines u Elioso Psi if. St. Paul Streat and Lorce. Olty office rus East Street Comer of third Street. , Sorn con. And the statutes of Manitoba bound by j. M Mcgregor. Enquire at free press office ;