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■w* ■BS wm w^se Ct/02* lines AND VANCOUVER ISLAND GUARDIAN. \ it No. ]2.J [Qt'AUTEUI.Y (IN ADVANCE) 10s.] VICTORIA, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 3, 1859. [Yearly (in advance), £1 &S.] Price Is. «II)c CEngltsl) jpttsa THE CONDITION OF TUSCAN Y It is not often that one sec*, or evon reads, 'if ;i people entirely masters oi' themselves, orderly, and on lin:" look-out lor a Constitutional Sovoreign. In settled times tho idea of legitimacy gathers strength, and takes a place among religious instincts and moral laws. Vet within tho memory of livingmcu (he Swedes have looked ahoul and presented their Crown to a foreign soldier, the Greeks und tho Belgians have selected their Kings Irom numerous competitors, Portugal has i rossed tho ocean in Boarch ol' a dynasty, I'l'iniii' has several limes exercised the highest rights of a freo people, ami the Danubian Principalities have been compelled to choose for themselves. A Royal election, thru, is nut so strange or so irregular an mi as it mighl seem after a lew years ol' peace-. There rually is no reason why tho Tuscans should nol proceed on theso examples, eleel and proclaim their king, ami it' he be only willing to accept it, tender their homage and swear (call v. If the Tuscans were oi tho Teutonic race, il instead matter they only dwell north of the of south, thev would do this this is exactly course. Y. i- not it it would take hue Alps as a what me, Anywhere north of the Alps be though! absolutely impossible to i, at the bidding ofa foreigner, a Sovereign who had been twice compelled to abdicate. We need not inquire into the circumstances which led our own nation to commit tho apparent inconsistency of crowning torn growing up, no speculative claim admitted ! A receiver has. been appointed, the rents are collected, a good account can be given, and philanthropy itself will not be allowed to divert tlie growing inheritance. It i.s natural that Tuscany should wish to be worth acceptance; but, strange to say, the richer the gift the greater the difficulty iii finding one worthy of it; there lies the golden apple, yet of the rival goddesses not one will touch it; the favorite refuses, and lhc others are equally* coy; there is no shepherd of Mount Ida to decide, and the candidates have to settle it between them— by what rule it is difficult to say. All that is certain at present is ihat the answer of Victor Emmanuel and I lie acquiescence of the Tuscan people establish the new basis of Italy. France and Austria are to he the ('u'sai'aml Pompcy of modern Rome; thev are to give her dynasticsytconstitutions, laws, and, of course, too, a religion, as long as thev agroi Time ' only . Should they fall out; what then can show.—London Times. linn. WEBSTER & CO., Yates street, opposite the Express Offices, YlC'TOIUA. "TITOLEiSALE ami RETAIL Dealers in Hoots, Shoes, Leather, and Findings, of every deserip- VIso—Ladies' Shoes, ut' nil STATIONER'S HALL, YATES STREET. HIBBEN & CARSWELL, IMPORTING HOOK SELLERS AND STATIONERS, w Poetr VE ON HAND, nnd arc constantly supplied with Standard and Miscellaneous Hooks, comprising, >etry, History, Mechanics, Agricultural, Dramatic, Cookery, Dictionaries, Bibles, Juvenile Hooks, Music and Song Books, Annuals and Gift Hooks, Law, School and Medical Hooks, Novels, bound ami in paper covers Staple und Fancy Stationery, comprising, Letter, Note, Foolscap, Legal, Parliamentary Brief, Flatcap, Demi, Folio Post, Blotting, Wrapping, Tissue, Hill uml Bill-head Paper, Playing Cards, Blank Honks. full uml hull bound—Oap, Demi, anil Medium—including Memorandums in great variety. Envelopes, Steel Pens, Inks and Inks tands,Copylng Presses, Globes, Date Calendars, Wafers. Seals, Clips, Slumps, Racks, Drawing Instruments, Water Colors, Pencils, Music, Paper, Violin Strings, Dominoes, Drawing, Tracing, and Photographic I'lipcr.Triicing or Vellum ('loth, Portfolios, Rcferenco Files, Scaling Wax, Chess Men, Backgammon Boards, Slates, Mucilage, Visiting Cards, Eyelet Machines, &c, kc, kc D, l Always on hand, ' 001,0 l'E.VS, A.N'I •i a Fine Assormcut of fixe POCKET CTTLF.RY. nH-tc jgr-j-y Hoots anil Shoes mud mc at the shortest notice. c to kinds. order, and [(■pairing n8-3m the sou within sight of his father's scaffold. At all events, wc eoiisnlied ourselves, and no- lii.dy else, in that matter, and for a hundred years afterwards wo quarreled with Franco on the very ground of her attempt to interfere with "tlie sovereignty of the Brilish people. We need claim no merit for this. Ii had, indeed, been infamy if so great a Stale as ours had taken a ruler of foreign ation. But Belgium and. Greece, and A such mighty [lowers. Yet venture to thrust on them a ;. Why, then, and TasSO do course by nnv l.i el [Sweden, are n | no one would King not of their choosin: cannot the country of Dant< iwhat is done as a matter oi re: with others s? The Roman who have once submit- have feared death more never light again. Js of the Tuscans, even . thev find their hands Ination not Italian ? Can it [than the Tuscans thcmselvc poet tells us that they to be hound, and ■than dishonor, will [thai tlio condition ■when, unexpectedly irec? I'.iil ihey have emancipated themselves— hey have' actually elected a King, and made iiim the solemn tender of their Crown—they have defied the utmost vengeance of Austria y first ousting her offset and minion, then rendering material assistance to drive herself kmt. <>t" Italy, then laying themselves tit the loot of tlie'man she most hates. What more (could they do? Their part is done, it is the liext actor that has faltered. Victor Emman- kiel urged them to revolt by his emissaries, kind compelled them by his example But, Instead of accepting tho Tuscan Crown, he [lefors to tlie Emporors in Council, only promising all his influence in favor of Tuscan liberty. So also speaks tho Emperor of the W TRTJETT, JONES, & ARRINGTON, no FIUIN'T STREET, SAN" FRANCISCO, CAL. HOLESALE DEALERS and Importers of Foreign ind Domestic LiquQrs, Wines, Cordials, Syrups, and every article in this line. Healer's who may favor us with orders, mny rest assured that we will endeavor to give satisfaction in the article, and dispatch iu forwarding. Where the quantities are sufficient of Foreign Liquors, we will ship in liond. nlfl-te LESTER & GIBBS, II AVE just received a very Choice Lot of Groceries, mil are constantly receiving fresh gooc" steamer, which they oiler at very low rates. Families are especially invited to call, as every is selected with great care for Family use. Verv superior Teas, Sugar, Coffee, and Butter. YATES STREET, above WADDINGTON" STREET, liir.-lin by every thing i-ORT ROOM AND T ll' reach. What means all this ? hut Florence is disposed of tit It is simply Zurich ; and, s the Roman triumvirs made tight for their fiends, or sacrificed them when necessary, Napoloon 111. may be trusted to do all hat he can for Tuscany, and no more. No oubt, he is desirous of peace—not, perhaps, euco at any price, but peace at the price of 'useany would not bo very dear. He will o his best for her. lie has also, most pro- ahly, niiiiie the same promise to the young rinco whom he lately received in his Palace. lull is best for one of these cannot be best 'i' Iho other ; and, unfortunately, il happens ml what is best for either of them is nol est for himself. It cannot bodisguisod that ici'e are now three pretenders to the throne f Tuscany—tho Austrian, tho Sardinian, ud the French. Were there only two pares in the question, if it were not soon set- od, at least ihe truth would soon be out. s it is, there are are many incidents which vc unaccountable, oxcept on the assumption Jiat tlio Tuscans themselves have not much do with the matter. Why could not Vic- Di' Emmanuel do what was so natural, and agrcoablo to himself and tho Tuscans? e are driven to the solution that he is con- dorod to have received his fair share of the 'oils, and that the two Emperors are agreed east upon this, that Victor Emmanuel fall be the. Lion in the fablo. Yet Tuscany btonis herself with proposing annexation Sardinia, and then waits for the answer un Zurich. She is exerting herself to keep dor admirably, and adopts active measures ainst agitators and extreme politicians. 10 bus a fund ol self-government which "Is ils chief vent in providing for govern- (,ut by strangers. Never did a people show much self-command to he at the command they know not whom; they are busy re- iruig and gilding tho crown which they ' about to confer on the great unknown, d fostering Ihe property which they must ■rtly resign to whatever heir the law may pose, What a comfort to expectants to l0W that the estate is in good hands ; that ere iij no pilfering, no waste, no evil ens- OU HOPE READING LIBRARY. *VIE ABOVE LIBRARY will be opened to subscrib- r. Members on December 1st. It is due to hose residents in Fort Hope, who have most liberally ami kindly come forward with monetary loans to meet the sum expended in the purchase of the house and ground for lhc Institution, that such kindness should be acknowledged, and my best thanks returned for the same, as well ns for the confidence with which they have met mc in my desire to promote the interests of our town. I now beg to subjoin the List of newspapers with which the Heading Room will start, mid the Books already selected. Those friends in Victoria and elsewhere, who have strengthened my hands by their aid, received and promised, will thus see what is contemplated. I beg to thank them also for their good will and help. Any books which the owners have read or feel inclined to give the Fort Hope Library, will be gratefully received by me, through the Rev. R. Dundas, who has kindly consented to forward them. NEWSPAPERS. Times, or Evening Mail; European Times; Dispatch ; Illustrated London News; Punch; Athemeum: New York Tribune; Alta California; Bulletin; Colonist; New Westminster Times. HOOKS. 3 vols. British Poets ; 2 \ ids. MacCulloch's Dictionary ; 27 vols. Waverly Novels; 4 vols. McOaulny'sHistory of England; 1 vol. Arabian Nights; 1 Youatt on Cattle; 12 vols. Shakespeare; I Dennett's Poultry Hook; 1 Fox's Martyrs; 1 Practical Farrier; 1 Workingman's Companion; Aytowu's hays; 1 Pilgrim's Progress; 3 Diary of a Physician; l Wide Wide World; I Beoche's Lectures to Young Men ; 1 Twice Told Tales; 1 Gulliver's Travels; Salsbur.v Plains; 1 Life of Columbus; 1 Robinson Crusoe; 1 I.mniirtinc's French Revolution; I Russia During 33 Year's Residence; 1 Hungarian Sketches; 1 Love Me Little, Love Me Long; 1 Mabel Viiughan ; 1 Ilistory of Wonderful Inventions; 1 Agncl on Chess; G Modern British Essayists; 1 Livingston's Travels; 1 Inquire Within; 1 Waverly Anecdotes; '! vols. Magazines; I Oomb's Constitution of Man; I Lay- yard's Babylon ; 1 Irving's Sketch Book ; 1 Eliza Cook's Poems; 2 vols. Longfellow's do.; 2 Hood's do.; 20 Miscellaneous Novels—Marryatt, Buhvor, Lever, and Dickens ; 2 vols. Pondonnis; 1 Ilirthland of St. Paul;" 1 Kuinamachus Parables; 1 Arctic Explorations; 1 Irving's Vignett's; 1 Humorous English Poets; 1 Vale of Cedars; Irving's Tales of a Traveller. Terms of Subscription $5 00 Monlltlv Subscriptions, in advance 1 Honorary Members, without Entrance Fee... 5 A. D. PRINQLE, Victoria, il, lHiiO— nl2-tc Hon. Secretary REPINED SUGAR, LOAF AND CRUSHED, FOR EXPORT. rpiIE SAN FRANCISCO SUGAR REFINING COM- I pany are now prepared to execute orders for Re- lined Loaf nnd Crushed Sugars for export, at the current prices ruling for Eastern Replied Jugars, the purchasers receiving the benefit of the driiwba.-k allowed by the United States Government of one and a half cents per pound upon the quantity so exported. Apply to BOND k HALE, Agents, n!9-tc 5U and 61 Sansome st. San Francisco. SACRAMENTO HOUSE, Waddington-strect, near Yates-strect. THIS HOUSE has been newly fitted up and entirely renovated, and is conducted on the European Plan, The TABLE will be supplied wilh the best the market affords. Board and Lodging $7 00 Single Meals 0 SO The travelling public are requested to call. olO-lm John Nicholas & Co. CIGARS FOR SALE. 5000"" Hiivanna Cigars, (choice brands.) ars, 10,000 do Cheroots. "ill Manilla Cigars. SOUTHGATE k MITCHELL. October 2".th, 1811. lin T Ex GOMELZA, and other VESSELS. FOR SALE BY THE SUBSCRIBERS, at their Fireproof Store, on Yates street. Muir k Sons' Edinburgh Ale in wood ; Burton Ale, in glass and wood ; Duff Gordon k Co's first quality Sherry in glass and wood; Dunlop's Scotch Whiskey in glass and wood; Cognac Brandy in hhds and qr casks ; Champagne Cider; Goshen" Butler in firkins ; China, New Orleans, Sandwich Island and Crushed Sugars; Golden Gate Superfine Flour; Tea in 30 lb packages ; Rice, Beans, 4c. Cavendish Tobacco in boxes ; Hoots and Brogans; Door Mats ; Riding and Hunting Saddles, Snaffle and Weymouth Bridles, hobbles, etc., by Simpson & Nephew, London; Sets of ("art Harness and Traces. Riding and Hunting Saddles, single and double Bridles. Horse Rugs, etc.. by W. S. Simpson, Dalkeith; M'Dougall's Tobacco, Clay Pipes, in cases, 5 gross each, 14 different qualities; One 8 English horse-power horizontal Steam Engine, with boiler and connections complete, by T. M. Tcnnant k Co. Medicine Chests, by Duncan, Flockert, k Co. Salmon and Herring Nets, by J. & W. Stewart, Musselburgh ; Crimean Pack Saddles; Parlor Grates. ROBERTSON, STEWART k CO. nl9-!m Commission Merchants. Goods received on Storage at reasonable rates. HOTEL INTERNATIONAL. SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA. "VIE UNDERSIGNED invites the attention of the travelling public, and strangers in particular, to the merit of this house. It was established under the present management, on the first day of January, '66, as a FIRST-CLASS HOTEL, in every particular. The Lessee "nd Manager, with a delicacy not wishing to encroach upon the merits of other houses, cannot but recall the marked favor with which his enterprise has been received by a discriminating public, in a constantly increasing patronage of the first respectability, showing conclusively the superior mode in which this hotel is conducted. lt is contiguous to all of the most popular places ol amusement, the principal thoroughfares, the fashiona- ble promenades and steamboat landings; thus rendering it at all times, the most Desirable Stopping Place fob Families and Single Gentleman, during their stay in San Francisco. Single rooms, with full board, $2.50 per day. JOHN J. HALEY, Proprietor. The " International Hotel Coach" is in attendance at all hours, to convey Passengers to and from the Hotel, for $1.00 each including baggage. ol8-tc FOR SALE BY DICKSON, CAMPBELL k Co., cotner Wharf and Johnson streets— Sheet Lead f Pipe Lead ; Galvanized iron for Roofing; Galvanized Buckets; Hardware, an assorted invoice ; Tinware,. do CcBMBt and Lime; Gunpowder, best Rifle ; Blasting Powder; -Shot, n I-lm rpiinsE _| sire tl Ollice, av and who Post Omc», Victoria, V. I., October 22, 1850. MERCHANTS or residents who would de- hc advantage r.if private bones at the Post liable ut all reasonable hours to the owners, would be willing |» pay Ten Shi Mings per Quarter, finding their iwit locks "in the first instance, are requested to subscribe their names at the Post 'lllice or communicate their wish to me in writing, as 1 am desirous, in devising a new Post Office, to make provision for, if possible, affording the public n facility much approved of in New York nnd other American cities. W. DRISCOLL GOSSET, Acting P. M. General. NEXT OF KIN. "DIERRE PRATT, Deceased. Information wanted as ■*■ to the next of kin to Pierre Pratt, a supposed native of Aubenas, Department Ardeche, France, who was accidentally drowned whilst attempting to cross the river in a small canoe, about three-quarters of a mile above Cayoosh. Deceased had been working on the river. Communications to be addressed to the Colonial Scretary, Victoria, Vancouver Island. ESQUIMALT CHURCH SCHOOL. oo 00 GRAZING, AT ROCKVILLE, ROCKY POINT. aTR. COOTE CHAMBERS begs to inform the public _|_ that he is ready and will,be happy to take charge of any number of Cattle on his and his'brother's Farm at Rocky Point, where it is well-known Cattle and Horses thrive well, and the finest grazing on the Island is to be had at the low rate of §2 50 per month per head. Mr. C. has men whose sole business will be the care of the Stock entrusted to him. Orders for cord wood solicited, which will be delivered in Victoria upon most reasonable terms. For particulars apply at the office of the "New Westminster Times," n!9-tc M PRAG, GOVERNMENT BTnF.ET. WHOLESALE nnd Retail Dealer iu Hardware, Agricultural Implements, Bar Iron, Steel and Irou-Mongcry, and stove mid Tinware of every description. Glass and Crockery Ware, Wood and Willow- Ware, kc Begs to inform his friends and the public that ho has ihe largest assortment of the above on this Island, which he oilers for sale at the lowest rates. October 4, 18J9. o4-3m FOR several weeks past Divine Service has been celebrated every Sunday afternoon at a room in Esquimalt, which has been lent for the purpose. This however, is only a temporary arrangement. It is now proposed to erect a room for the celebration of service on Sundays and other occasions ; which room may also be used during the week as a Class Room for Children. There are several children in and about Esquimalt, who are unable, during the winter months, to reach either Victoria or Craigflower. Arrangements will be made for their instruction during the week. The regular celebration of Divine Service, and the weekly instruction of the young, arc much desired by the inhabitants of the district, and must tend to benefit Esquimalt and its neighborhood, temporally and spiritually. A piece of land has been given for the building of the school room, and another piece for the subsequent erection of a Church, subscriptions are still needed for the completion of the school room, and all arc invited to contribute who desire to forward a good work. R. DUNDAS, M. A., Chaplain to the Bishop of Columbia and Vancouver. The following subscriptions have been promised: His Excellency Governor Judge Cameron $25 Douglas, C. B $20 Dr. Helmcken 10 Rear Adm'l Baynes, C.B. 15 Mr. Fiulayson... lo Messrs. Howard k Davis25 Mr. Green 10 Mr. Hawkins 25 Mr. J, Burnaby 25 Mr. Skinner 25 Capt. Hornby, R.N 5 SALE OF PUBLIC LANDS TN N AN AI M G- VANcorvEu Island Colont, August I8tb, 1859. CVS and after Thursday, the 1st Sewehbkr neat V/ 30,000 acres of AGRICULTURAL and MINERAL LANDS, recently surveyed at Nanaimo, witl be sold at the Land Office, Victoria, on the usual terms. If any case shall then occur of two or more persons wanting to purchase the same Land, such Land will at once be put up to competition and sold to the highest bidder. JOSEPH D. PEMBERTON, Colonial Surveyor. EMPLOYMENT AGENCY OFFICE. WCAPEL MORISON begs to acquaint the public . of British Columbia and Vonco'-?er*s Island, that he has established the above ollice, for >i purpose of facilitating the introduction of capital to ' -bor, and as a means of assisting person* desirous oi finding Employment, on arriving iu this colony. The extreme utility of sueh a medium as a registry office in newly settled countries, has been abundantly proved by the success that has attended their formation in Canada. Australia, and other British colonies, nnd the necessity of such an establishment here, has become a matter of vital importance. For all further particulars, apply at the office of the "New Westminster Times." October 25th, 1859. ©c25-tc Capt. Richards, R.N 25 Capt. Gossctt, R.E 20 Mrs. Gossctt 5 Capt. Fulford, R.N 10 Mr. Crease 10 Mr. Schmidt 10 Mr. Jackson 5 Mr. W.Smith 10 Mr.Nind 5 Captain Hornby, R. N.; (2d donation) 5 Mr. Mackenzie CollcctionntEsquimalt...l0 ., .., FOR SALE BY DICKSON, CAMPBELL k Co., comer wharf and Johnson streets— Brandy, 35 hhds Martell, Marett's and Imperial ; Du 2110 cases Imperial; Do 100 ditlo Cognac; Rum, 25 1 csks fine old Jamaica ; whisky, 2 puncheons Irish; Sherry, 34 \ csks medium and superior; Porl, '28 j do do Do 23 do do fair; ' 10 cases, a choice article; Champagne, 65 cases qts aud pts; Claret, 100 cases; Ale, 25 hlifls liass No. 3, new brew ; Do Burton Brewery Co., and Morice Cox k Co. Porter, Morice Cox it Co.. nl-lm in bottles; do. A. PEATT, Boot and Shoe Manufacturer and Lea- . thcr Dealer, Wharf street, next to British Colonist Office, Victoria, V. I. Custom-Mado Boots and Shoes always on hand, of the best description and warranted. Repairs done, nc.it and rlurnblt, nl NOTICE TO FARMERS AND OTHERS. JBEGG, practical Gardener and Nursery-man, having obtained the agency for the sale of Fruit Trees from oine of the best Nurseries in Oregon nnd California, will be happy to supply fanners nnd others with the choicest descriptions of Fruit Trees, at the lowest market prices. J. B. will also attend to the planting out of trees, if required. All trees planted by him will be warranted lo grow, and true to name. For particulars apply at the ollice of the " New Westminster Times." N. B.—Gardens, Orchards, and public parks, will be laid out on the best principles, nnd most reasonable terms. The fall is the proper season for planting out trees. sl0-3m ASSAY OFFICE, • Yates street, Third door above Freeman k Co.'s Express, Victoria, V. I. A SSAYS OF GOLD, SILVER, and ORES of every •**■ description, promptly and faithfully made, and returns given within six hours, in Bars or Coin, at the option of the depositcr. ADVANCES MADE ON GOLD DUST FOR MELTING. Wc would respectfully solicit from Miners mid Dealers their patronage. As vouchers for the correctness of our Assays, we refer with permission to the following bankers, who for nearly three years have shipped Bars Assayed by us (in California,) to Europe nnd the Eastern States : B. Davidson, San Francisco; Satiieu k Church, San Francisco ; Tallant k Wilde, do.; Arel Guy, do.; Parrot k Co., do.; Wells, Faroo, k Co., do.,and Freeman k Co.'s Express. Also, by special permission, we refer to the Bank of Brsh North America, in Victoria. olO-tc MARCHAND, Jr., k(o. Mr. Good 5 Mr. Ford 5 Rev. E. Cridge 7 Rev. R. Dundas _ 5 Cnpt. Gillingha.ii 20 Collected at Esquimalt after. Service 20 E. Hammond King, Mr. Pemberton 5 Janion k Green 10 10 n8-tc DRUGS, CHEMICALS, PATENT MEDICINES, PERFUMERY, kc, kc, FOR SALE, Wholesale and Retail, at lowest rates, by LANGLEY BROS. CAMPHENE For Sale, at lowest rates, by Langley Bros. QUIKSILVER AND ACIDS. For Sale, at lowest rates, by Langley Bros. SPERM, LINSEED, CHINA, POLAR, LARD, AND SHARK OILS, For Sale, at lowest rates, by s-tc Langley Bros. WASHINGTON RESTAURANT. REFITTED AND IMPROVED. THE ABOVE RESTAURANT on Government street, between Yates and Johnson streets, having been thoroughly refitted, is now prepared to supply the wants of all its old customers and such new ones as may be disposed to give it a trial. The table is always supplied wilh every delicacy in season, together with all the substantial requisites for good living. Excellent Cigars always on hand. n8-lm FOR SALE.—Per ship "Gomelza," from London. The following materials, kc, yet unsold; 173 bundles BBH best 18 and 20, 20 nnd 24, sheet iron: 5000 best Fire Bricks; 15,000 best Viscountess Bangor Slates ; And a few cases of best English Alo and London Stout. Apply to JOHN S. KNIGHT, Master on board. Victoria, Nov. 1859. nl2-tc NATHAN POINTER, Importer and Dealer in Messrs. Davis' and Jones' PATENT SHIRTS, of New York, ANI>— L. Atkinson's Improved Shoulder Seam Patern SHIRTS, of Philadelphia. TUST received the latest styles of BALTIC SHIRTS ** direct from I*>ndon. Also, a fine lot of pure Baltic Stockings and Hose, gent's Shaker Flannel, Undershirts and Drawers. A magnificent assortment of gent's silk Scarfs, A full assortment of gent's snperfine Manchester GINGHAM SHIRTS, ON YATES STREET, Opposite the Bank of B. N. A., VICTORIA, V . I . Ho is now prepared to oftcr the largest assortment of GENTLEMEN'S FURNISHING GOODS, ever exhibited in Victoria, comprising all the latest styles of the celebrated Davis and Jones superfine patent white and colored SHIRTS. And is receiving by every steamer those beantifol BYRON SHIRTS of nil sizes, running from 13 to 20 inches around the neck. Ladies should call soon and examine those superior BALTIC STOCKINGS FOR WINTER WEAR. Orders sent through Express—by sending the size o the neck for Shirts, we will guarantee to fit. I shall receive Fresb Goods by every arrival from London. Ladies nnd Gentlemen's Kid Gloves. WE STUDY TO PLEASE. Business hours from 6 A. M. to 10 P. M. October 4, 1859. tc Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, V. I., 19th November, 1850. The following opinion of the Attorney General npon the subject of the lands allotted to settlers in the Che- monis District, is herewith published, for general infor mation. I By Command, William A. G. Y?ix9, Acting Colonial Secretary. AM of opinion that tho contract disclosed by the _ correspondence concerning the Chemanis settlement contains nothing which clothes a petitioner or claimant with the right to sell his allotment. I am further of opinion that the vendor loses his claim by selling, and Ihat the purchaser, from such claimant, would take nothing by his purchase ; and I would recommend that, at some future period, a right to sell shall bo given to every settler who has improved and settled his land ton certain extent, and that bona fide settlers should be confirmed in their claims. But in order to prevent the land from being taken for speculative purposes (which has already occurred to a great extent,) I would suggest that the license in u,uestion should be retained at present, nnd that a registry of claimants should be at once openod. If such a courso as I have suggested is taken, the speculator cannot, any more than now, hold his land without settlement and improvement, much less sell it: ho would not therefore claim, but leave to the bona fide settler a fair proportion ofthe useful land. (Signed) George Hunter Cary. 'i. y W m n I «m - ■ THE NEW WESTMINSTER TIMES. Sl'ippiiu*! ihitcllii'U'itcc. I*" ■':-- * POUT OF VICTORIA, DEC. ::. ;ht, New West- ARRIVED. Nov. 19—Str Eliza Anderson, Wr. minster. Schr Flying Mist, Berry. Port Townsend. Schr. IL C. Page, Oburg, Port Townsend. 28—Schr Kossuth, Foster, Port Townsend. Schr Indian Queen, Rounsc, New Westminster. •mi. Sloop F. Sherman, Whitford, Port Townsend-. Sloop Cornet, .Simpson, Bellevue. 30— Sir Wilson (1. Hunt, Welch,Port Townsend. Schr Lungley, Dolholt, Nanaimo. Str Eliza'Anderson, Wright. New Westminster. CLEARED. Nov. 20—Schr Gct-up-and-Get, Lay, Port Townsend Schr Wild Pigeon. Saunders, I'orl Townsend. 24—Sloop Leonede, Allen. Port Townsend. Schr Ciullioro. Harris, Nanaimo. Schr Pluck Diamond, Dwyer. Porl Townsend. 28—ScIm' Pronto, Church, Pi.vt Townsend. Str Oiler. Mountt, Porl Townsend. Ship Cbmelzn, Knight, Hood's Cuna] 20—Schr Kossuth, Foster, Purl Townsend. Sloop White Squall, William.*, Port Townsend. Sloop Comet, Simpson, Bellevue. Str Wilson G. Hunt, Welch, Port Townsend. Schr Reporter, Elger, Port Townsend. Schr Lungley, Dolholt, Nanniino. RATES OF EXCHANGE, British Bam On London, GO days " .'I dues ; Iii Bums of £00 nnd over In sums under £50 On Scotland, on Demand " Ireland, 11 Canada, ,'i days " New Brunswick, ll days, .. ■■ Nova Scotia, 3 days •• New York. :t days; In sums of $'50 and over In sums under §50 " Sun Francisco, nt sight, Victorin, 20th November, 1850 v North America. $-1 05 r'0 £1 stg. 1)0 10 15 15 £1 £1 £1 £1 ■I per cent, prcni. 4 •I [iar. .. ind, or American Dollar. . 1 per cent, premium, (hi London •■ Sun Francisco, .. « •• •■ (per Wells, Fargo & Co.) 1 and l^Ic.pm ii Xew York none ottering. '• •■ .. (per Wells, Fnr.go .t Co.)."i.v per ct.prm. Gold Dust is bought here for cash at $lo"50@$10 00. In trade il rules generally at $10. RATES OF POSTAGE VANCOUVER ISLAND AND BRITISH COLUMBIA. Aeapulco, 20 Ct .per it 07,. compulsory. Asinnwnll, 20 " " do. Australia, 36 *' •• do. Do by private ship from Sun Francisco 10 (( it do. Austria, 35 ti optional. Belgium, via Franco, 'J I '' per i -i 07.. do. British North American Provinces 15 tl per i. Of.. do. Cape ol (loud Hope IIS it compulsory. Ccvlou, via England 20 ll do. Chili, 34 (I tt do. Cuba, 20 (i it do. Denmark. 40 k it optional. Eust Indies, by Prussian Mail, via Trieste 43 il it compulsory. France, 20 it per i ■1 OZ. optional. German States, 35 a per 17 07,. do. Gibralta, via France, 26 " per 4* 07.. compulsory. Great Britain and Irclnnc 20 it per 1 ,1 071. optional. Greece, 42 K " do. Holland, via France, 2(i it per 1 OZ. do. Hong Kong, 26 it per ,, 07.. compulsory. Mexico, 20 ii " do. Norway, 51 it tt optional. Panama, 2(1 a II compulsory. Peru, 27 H It do. Poland, 42 t. tt optional. Portugal; via England, 63 " " compulsory. Prussia, 35 1 optional. Russia, 43 " " do. Sandwich Islands, 10 " compulsory. Spain, via France, 43 per 1 -1 OZ. tin. Sweden, •IT per ., OZ. optional. West Indies, 2D '1 compulsory. Iu all cases in addition lo the above rales, the Colonial postage of 21d. is ml.led lor every half ounce. SCALE OF'CHARGES FOR ADVERTISING. £ s. One Ixcit, or under,—One insertion, 0 5 " " Gnu month, 0 Hi ... 2 0 ... 3 10 ... 0 8 ... 1 4 ... 3 10 ... 0 0 Two Inciiks, or less,- Three months, Six months, -One insertion, " " One, mouth, " Three months, " " Six months, Four Inches, or less—One insertion, 0 15 < " One month, 2 4 1 " Three months, 6 0 AnvEiiTiSKMENTS of larger dimensions, or for periods, as pot' agreement, Advertisements in the " Business Directory exceeding three lines, £1 4s. per quarter. tl. i) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 (I > tiger been us little known tit the v i. witlu of the returning miners, steps were taken to make the Home Government acquainted with the valuable nature of the gold deposits of Brilish Columbia, which Colony, up to that time, had been invariably represented as a worthless wilderness. . The news ofthe great discoveries in IS'iS, consequently, came upon the English peoplo quite unexpectedly, more especially as the first representations were of the most sanguine kind; the most ridiculous and exaggerated reports wore circulated— tlie whole country was said to he one vast gold-field, richer than the most, prolific localities in California or Australia, and fortunes were said to bo obtainable- in a few days* that theso were great exaggerations we all know, hut for whitl purpose Ihe reports were circulated wo shall prouably never know [tcould not lie to encourage immigration for it. was, and ever has been the policy of the Company to check it; the season of the year at which the gold was discovered was very propitious, and the difficulties encountered by the miners wore no more than might have been expected under the circumstances; notwithstanding, towards the winter of last year an exodus commenced, which has continued up to the present time, until British Columbia is almost depopulated. There can be no doubt that the mines of British Columbia, although not so extravagantly rich as first represented, arc infinitely more productive than those of California or Australia. Many enquire how it is that if such be the case, why tins exodus, and why this cessation of immigration ? We reply, simply from two causes: the first and chief being the want of a proper system of roads, and lastly, the running down cora- nvent's of the press of California.' ll was very natural that our San Francisco brethren should look with some degree of jealousy upon our increasing population ; they had many reasons for so doing, not the least of which was the inconvenience they suffered, and the pecuniary loss thoy sustained at tho period of the Fraser River excitement, by the sudden departure ot so many thousands. But wo certainly should have supposed that it would have been to the interest of the Journalists heretofore in this Colony, that its resources should have been properly estimated and made public. But wc look in vain for any evidence of an attempt on their part, to counteract the depressing influence of the unfounded statements concerning the miseries and grievances to be endured in British Columbia, which up to the period of the publication of this Journal were daily circulated in the California papers. Wc trust that tho quantity of gold exported during the last month, coupled with the reports of the fortunate minors who are daily leaving us with the determination to return in the spring of the year, will prove to those who have 'boon guilty of this wrong towards this really promising Colony, that facts are stubborn things, and that there is an abundance of gold in British Columbia. Fully convinced that with the coming spring wo shall rcceivo a large incrcasa t» our community, wo conclude those few remarks by again urging upon tho Government the necessity for immodiato arrangements for the commencement of such public works as will bo tho moans of retaining this population amongst us on its return. not T HE "Victoria Gazette will lie published on Monday morning, according to announcement. % ftciu (»(!l:siininstcr (units. VICTORIA, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 3. There are strong grounds for supposing that, for many years previous to the great rush of Californians to this Colony, which took place in the early part of last year, the Hudson Bay Company were not only aware of the existence of gold in largo quantities, scattered far and wide over British Columbia, but wo havo in our possession incontestiblo proof that, for a lengthened period, it lias been a sourco of immense wealth to that Company, and that large amounts (mostly received from the Indians) have been shipped to London from this coast, during tho many years that their posts have existed. Of course it did not suit the purposes of tho Company to say from where it was obtained ; and had it not been for the adventurous spirit of some Californian minors, the country would have (resent day as itl Who has not heard of the Inquisitioi ... ,. * ,, ..attendant horrors*.' who has not read of the Yehin- was twenty or fifty years ago. i inning tuatit^ ^ ^ ^ ^ comm£m,y t..lHcd thc socicly of the momentous secret could bo no longer t)ie cord and ,jaggcr? whose heart has not thrilled nt kept, and that what the country failed to the wonderful and mysterious poivcr it possessed? who 11 11 -it,. „,...," 1 1,,- ,,,,,. ma has not sympathised with the tear with which the Vene- makc known would rapidly spread D\ means - 1 . T ,_- [turns regarded the dreaded council of ten? and finally, who has not regarded with something akin to awe, the great aud secret influence with which the Jesuits have exercised in the world at a later period? Of nil these four institutions, one alone remains, and that merely retains a vestige of its former power; the rest have been swept from lhc face of tlie earth by the onward progress of liberty and good sense. The world as it is at present constituted, regards with pleasure the gradual decay of the last order, ainl congratulates itself upon 110 longer tolerating such moral ulcers as the three lirst. These societies were nil fearful realities, and stamped themselves as such by the extraordinary political combinations they formed, the great genius with which they conducted nnd uccoinpli'hcd them, by the unlimited sway they obtained over men's minds, the inviolate secresy they preserved, and the awful crimes they committed. But the day-; when such societies could exist and be fruitful in wi idoin, vice, ami political power, are passed; und when we hear of a secret council being gravely established in a small town, for electioneering purposes, we (eel no pulsation of fear, nn throb of awe, but simph a sensation of wonder, to think that such an idea could enter any sane Englishman's bead, and nu irresistible desire to laugh al what we cannot but consider as tlie extromityof human folly. We have been long aware that such a society exists iu Victoria; that it meets to control the coming elections: and that a shroud of unmeaning mystery is thrown over its proceedings. The object of lite members of this secret conclave is, we believe, so to influence public opinion, thnt no candidate for a sent in the House of Assembly, not subscribing himself to their views, shall be returned. How they propose to arrive at such un end, we are at a loi-s to discover. In the lirst place. Englishmen are the last people in the world to admire secret de-liberations of any sort—and the affected romance in which the members wrap themselves, is at once suf- licicnt to damn them in tlie eyes of nil sensible men. They must remember they have a people to deal with who do not understand nnruby pamby sentiment—the members of an eminently straightforward and practical nation, who are accustomed not to accept their opinions upon the faith of other persons, but to risk before they act, and to look before they leap. Wc have not been called a nation of shopkeepers for nothing, and does the society suppose that the imagination of such n peoplo is to be tickled by such a scene as thc following highly melodramatic one. Stage, we beg pardon, room we menu—dark—doubtfully lighted by a few straggling anil flickering o'll lamp's—a long table, round which chairs are placed—(Is the table draped with black, and do sculls and cross bones figure on the chairs;?) Enter first conspirator, hooked stick on arm. lolowcd by ubout.-c'. e:i or eight ether dark aud mvs- terious figures stalking along with a somnolently poetic gait, accoutered iu graceful paletots und flowing sir- louts, their heads are crowned with hats, which, thrust over their brows, proclaim the firmness of their purpose, ami whose undulating rims, suggest the unevenness of their cause. They seat themselves in solemn silence— The president rises with as much majesty as it is possible for a bombastic citizen to assume ou so short a notice. The formula of the meeting is read ; n black banner is unfurled with the motto, "death to the Hudson Bay Company " inscribed thereon ; it is saluted wilh impressive reverence by the assembly, and lite business ofthe meeting commences; a young and ono sided politician fresh ft out .Mrs. Radcliffe and .Monk Lewis i3 proposed us a member; a long uml earnest debate ensues; the question is directly put "Is the tenor of your future •xistiinceenibodieil in our motto, Death lo the Company, and will you in yoursteady pursuit of this grizzly phantom turn aside from nil measures of progress and reform, and sacrifice on thin altar the road system, the registration of land system, the extention ofthe franchise, and all other measures that tend to improve the position of lhc colony? The question being readily answered in the affirmative, he isut once elected. Al this period of the proceedings, a glass of Tom nnd Jerry hot, (the only thing modem thai is looked upon with nn eye of'fuvor by the society) is supplied to the eager and excited patriot (?) to string his nerves for the final ordeal of admission ] he advances to the table supported on cither side by conspirators No. two and three; his arm is thrice punctured with a pin, (by way of form) bul objecting to bodily pain, he compounds matters by signing his name on the roll in red ink, (a cheap and obvious advantage which the ancients did nol possess). He then takes the impressive oath, and the ceremony is completed by a dab from the society's whitewash-brush. Destruction to the already politically defunct II. B. C. is once more drunk, and the mooting separates ns mysteriously, but not quite so silently ns it assembled; and fir the. remainder of the night, ambitious dreams of hopes gratified and SI. P. V. at thc end of their names haunt their couches. Now, Ibis sort of thing was all very well in ancient times, when men possessed Hie power they pretended to, and above all, tho genius to project schemes and accomplish them, Then secresy was sensible ; for anything that wns mysterious or dreadful tended to over- nwe the minds of the uneducated and uncivilized people. But cannot these Individuals see Ihat the time for such mummery is gone by. and nil they can do is to enact a parody on scones of historical tragedy ; and though they maybe very willing to make themselves ridiculous, yet. the electors have too much common sense not to estimate them nt their right, value, and object to become the scapegoats of such men. They have yet to learn that the success of those societies which they iinpotently attempt to emulate depended on the ignorance of tho people—and, when that was in some degree mitigated, they fell. They were supported by wealth, learning, and ecclesiastical influence. Now this society is deficient in all these, for wealth is a matter out of the question here—ecclesiastical influence in the sense we mean, is not tolerated hero—and the very existence of the socicly sufficiently demonstrates the absence of all wit or ability on the part of its members. Unfortunately, in the present state of the law, they cannot put unoffending people to the torture for not believing in their honesty or principles, or kill them for recusancy—the picture iu that case being filled in, and with a baiter. We earnestly recommend the self-elected M. P. Ps. who so laboriously erected this edifice for their own snkes, to pull it down at once, and thus avoid becoming still further the laughing stock of thc community. O Coral Intelligence. pKOPOSi-D VICTORIA AMI EsyL'lMALT TnAMWAY.—I lie proposition to form a connection between Victoria and Esquimalt, by the construction of a tramway, is not a suggestion of to-day. Thc idea originated some 12 months since, with a gentleman of reputed discernment, nnd the present stir shows that a practical idea cannot long remain in a state of ignoble desuetude. Iu the mother country railroads and tramways arc considered a national necessity, and money for their construction is obtained with remarkable facility. The advantages that would accrue to the entire body of property- holders and to the public, by forming a link by which the two important towns could be brought into easy nnd constant communication, are undoubted. To point out these advantages, however, in the columns of the press would be somewhat premature, as there is, we believe, a prospectus in course of preparation by Mr. Wight, Solicitor, nud Messrs. D. G. 1'. Mncdouuld, and W. Mobcrly, civil engineers. In the meantime, all wc will sav is that it is a consummation devoutly to be wished, and we trust that that blind obstinacy and short-sightedness, peculiar to selfish and grasping individuals and companies, may not step ill Io impede a full entertaiiimeul of the project. Tub Casumatks ron the Comi.no Election.—From | tho negroes to join them. A captain Cook, the bi an authentic source wo learn that tho following is a correct li-t of the candidates who intend to oiler themselves al ihe ensuing , lei lion 1—Victoria Town and District, E. E. I.air ford, Esq.j "■ L'- Urease, Esq.; G. II. Cary, Esq • Selim franklin, Esq. j A. Wndditigton, Esq. Messrs. 0, B. Young, Duncan, Yates, de Oosiuob, and Dr. Tolmie. Esquimau Town and District—Capt. Gossct, Capt. Cooper, Harbor Master of Esquimalt, and J. D. Skinner, Esq. Captain King has been frequently requested to allow himself lo be put in nomination for Salt Spring Island. but has declined the proll'eved honor. Saauitch District will probably return John Cole, Esq.; and Nanaimo its present member, EsQftMAl.T DlsrntCT.—AVe were iu error in slating that Cnpt. Gosscl is coming forward as a candidate to represent Esquimalt Town, l! is for the district. New Ouni'.ii of (Night) Knighthood.—For some timo past certain individuals in Victorin, have met in secret conclave several times a week, to decide who shall be the members at the ensuing eleelion. Poor fellows! we pity their anxiety to distinguish, or rather extinguish themselves. Not being a " good man and true," and not having undergone the sine qua noli for membership, (viz) the whitewashing process—we are unable to state what the precise objects of this thoroughly Kngljsh institution are, but from all wo can learn the watchword is '.'Down with the Hudson's Bay Company," and in this all but meaningless cry, the other necessities of the colony, such ns an extended franchise, good roads, land, and registration of property system, are entirely lost sight of. The II. B. 0. nre extinguished as completely as the ambitious individuals who seek to ride into the new House of Assembly, upon this miserable Hocking Horse will bo—consequently there are more serious matters which demand the attention of the people than the gratification of petty spite and hatred, which appears to us to be the only object desired by the clique wc are alluding to. Wo want no primary election dodges in this English colony; the adoption of such a system ought, in our opinion, lo exclude a man from the Legislature. Even the Americans themselves, htiTO long since discovered the abominable results of tho system, and condemned it. Lot Englishmen unite nnd return Englishmen, and if we want American experience, by nil menus lot us havo it, but let it be genuine. No half-and-half whitewashed members can go down with us. The paperling advocates the exclusion, from the list of thoso qualified to vote, of all those who may have been born subjects or citizens of another country, although they may have taken tho oath of allegiance. For our part wc have an infinitely greater respect for this class than for those who have been doubly traitors, ns some of our friends hero whom we could name, who have been affected by the whitewash process, and ivhoiu we would for over exclude from even Iho ordinary privileges of fellow citizens. Lectures—Dr. Dickson will give the lirst of bis -cries of lectures on Monday evening, al i' o'clock, in the Court House ;—subject, "Longevity." Admission, 50c. The Right ltcv. the Lord Bishop ol British Columbia and Vancouver Island, whose arrival has been long expected, will probably come by the next steamer. His Lordship was delayed in England some time, making arrangements for the carrying out of his views respecting schools nnd oilier matters connected wilh his Diocese. We are happy to loaru that his labors luive bceu crowned with success. Tin; press of Washington territory and Oregon agree iu condemning the conciliating policy pursued by (Jen. ■Sooty in proposing a joint occupation of San Juan. Our warlike neighbors are alarming themselves unnecessarily, as it is extremely improbable that the British Government will consent to such an arrangement. We are happy to find that our paperling cotemporary lias grown considerably. Wo should be sorry to say anything that would check its ueal in any way, as the non-existence of a Punch in the Colony r'eh'dors its success a matter of necessity in these dull times, and the able criticism upon us, contained in last Tuesday's issue, leads us to hope that til xll events, we shall get our dues. Wo trust that with ils increased size, ils tune will also improve, ll also affords its«uich pleasure lo find mention mado of the Australian colonies as examples iu some instances, in a recent edition of the print in question. Wc hitherto supposed that Nova Scotia was the only colony it had any experience of, front the fact that that colony was invariably brought forward as lhc example, par excellence. A Spirited lloitsi:.—Quito an amusing scene occurred at St. James Bay on Tuesday. Il appears 11 very tino spirited horse, belonging to Mr. James, ran away into the field adjoining the Governor's resilience, nnd several oftho 11. marines endeavored to catch him ; the horse however, leaped the railing and ran for the rock which ahutts the bridge : being, however bard pressed by his pursuers, who now made sure ol catching him, he boldly took to the water; nud in about from into 15 minutes, swum across the buy, to the admiration of the bystanders. After landing safely on the oilier side, the horse cleverly managed to cvado his pursuers, and went at a good trot up Govorumenl-.-trcet. Major Downik's Ree-out—Wc havo been shown by Alfred Waddington Esq., a map of British Columbia, which for some time past he has been preparing for publication, It takes in nil tbo names and places mentioned iu Major Downic's report; undwhichMr. W. bad drawn and marked 011 his map long before Major Doivnio explored this route from the I'aoific to the Eraser, thus showing that Major Downio cannot claim to be the pioneer, The first winter meeting of the Philharmonic society of this town took place on Monday night; Judge Bogbie President in the chair. Sonic slight business was transacted amongst; which was the adoption of resolutions to the olfect of two meetings in tho week for practice, viz: Wed csdayand Friday, and tho alteration (in deference to the lamented deceascof Ills Excellency's sister, Mrs. Cameron,)"of the day for the concert to be the first Wednesday in the now year. Several new members were on the list for nomination, and tho old officers still continue their ollice. This society shows a vitality we little expoetorHo have seen, being now possessed of considerable funds, we would venture lo suggest to the members as from the time that has elapsed since ils last meeting thoy havo greatly fallen oll'intholr singing, they would bo benefited by a regular attendance on practising nights, so that tho society may maintain the reputation achieved at ils former ineolings. Novel Idea.—Wc understand flint a party In this place is about to bring mil a plan to place staircases in tho Jchlnittoys of the houses of Columbia-street, New Westminster, toonablc parlies todescend from the street, at thc grade fixed by tlio Commissioner of Lands and Works, to their houses; also a seiies of hydraulic lifts to gel from tho water lots to Iho said street, which is made higher than the tops ofthe houses. much to hold her precarious footing on the Afneric Isthmus—how can it be supposed that she will failt provide, so that this Canada und Vancouver's Isln 1 railroad, shall break down all competition? '• In fact, the very strongest argument possible to us» against the extension ol the American road alone tl northern border, is the fact, that it must run in opimgi lion to 11 well finished, furnished, and equipped first' class railway, supported by an unscrupulous u„"i scheming Home Government." The seizure of the U. S. Arsenal at Harper's tVtn. by a small party of 21 abolitionists, headed by cant John Brown, created a great excitement at Baltimore" Washington, und other places adjacent. Greatly ex' aggerated accounts of the number of the insurgent! were spread over the country, and immediate means were taken to dispatch a military force to the scene of action, and other precautionary measures adopted in anticipation of a general rising of the slaves throughout the south. The capture of the arsenal took place on Sunday night, and notwithstanding the repeated efforts of the forces of Maryland and Virginia to Jis. lodge tho rioters, they retained possession of \\K building until Tuesday morning, when it was Btormed by u party of marines. 10 of the insurgouts wcrekll. led, and Brown taken prisoner, after receiving several severe wounds. After taking possession of tlio arsenal the insurrectionists proceeded to two neighboring plantations, took tho proprietors prisoners, and forced ! second in command, has made Ins eseapo to the mountains. \ reward of $1,000 has been offered for his npproheniioii From papers fi d on the person of Brown, there ani pears evidence of an extended plot on foot for a rising through the south. Ho had confederates In the vnri. ous states, ami ex; ted to be joined by roinforcomcnti from Mary land, Kentucky, and .south Carolina, The schooner Ecnniiiioro cooper has been wrecked on one of the Japan Islands. The elc ii.his in Biiltimoro nro bringing forth their usual crop of tints and bloodshed. The reformers ami the rowdies have hud some desperate struggles, result. ing generally in favor ofthe latter, who brought 1 swivel mi tlie ground and were aided by parties of roughs from Washington, fully armed. More than 10 lives were lost. The formation of a Vigilance emu. iniiice is bilked of, bul the citizens of Baltimore have submitted so long to the insults of the ruffians, which crowd her streets, that we begin to despair of their taking any slips towards removing this ulcer from among ihi'in. Michael I'helan authorises Wilke's Spirit ofthe Timo to state that be will play an International game nf billiards with ihe English champion Roberts, foi a .-take of $5,000 or $10,000 a side, the match to conic oil' in New York. Thc same paper says. Aaron Jones has conceded liil right to light Sulci's to lleenan ; so that the latter'l fight will take place it., soon as possible after Savers has dispatched the Unknown, whom ho lights on'flit 1 Mil November. The English cricketers were nt the latest accounts Philadelphia. Their benefit match was extrcoiclr | well attended. Sir Janiseeijee Jebydehoy, tlio grentJPnrsco merchant! will was proved,and personality sworn under £850,000, The English Press are taking up tho Sun Juan dif-1 Acuity with much warmth, nnd a feeling of universal | indignation i- felt throughout the country. The Mutilated News, Tunes, ainl Weeklg Dispatch, have very severe articles upon it. ...Ten thousand, trnops from ..India have been onlered I to china under Sir Hope ('rant, one of the"distiiign'islnl j suppressors of the Indian rc\olt. Also. 1000 marine, from England, 2 detachments of the Rifle Brigade, and | 2 regiments of Light Infantry. The ships Fireih, Flying Fish, Jackal!, Locust, and 2 others, ure also tin- ] der orders for the Chinese waters. The building of a perfccl squadron of men of war is being carrie.1 ou at Pembroke dockyard. A portion of the corps of Engineers destined foil British Columbia, under tbo command of Capt. Anderson, arc on board the Panama. The Washington Cabinet has determined to suspcn!| all proceeding in relation to the San Juan difficult;, until the receipt of advices from (Sen. Scott. Mdme. Risdoir has been offered bv an enterprisinil American $20,000 a month to visit the United Suite!I iu her professional enpneity. Tho American Consul at Japan bus been prcsctitilB by her Majesty the Queen, wilh a gold snuff-box Iniml-r soincly mounted in diamonds. It is 0 inches in length,| ■I iu width, und two deep, nnd is valued nt £2000. The winnings of Mr. Ten Brocck, the celebrate!I American turf man, iu England, ure stated to be| $440,000. lie started with $20,000. A large bed of oysters is said lo have been discovert!! at Huntington, Long Island. The value of the plnccrf is said tu be over $1,000,000. Our paperling cotemporary having exhausted its stock of individuals upon whom fo heap unjust and uncalled for abuse, now attacks us in the same strnin, and culls us the " delectable" office seeking and office holder's journal. It is evident from the new and still more elegant style of composition, manifests that there is a fresh pen at work in the editorial department. There certainly was room for vast improvement, but, we regret thnt in trying to get out of one mess, the conductor of the paperling has fallen into another, in which, unless ho takes a friend's advice, he will become inextricably involved. We arc nut surprised that he does not appreciate our last articlo, ns it can only bo understood by those who have moved in Ihe sphere where such knowledge could be acquired. Different grades of society entertain different opinions. LATEST INTELLIGENCE BY TIIE " PACIFIC." Items From San Francisco.—The steamer Forwood is advertised for sale. Great excitement prevails in San Francisco owing to the continued non-arrival of the Carles, lending to the supposition that somo serious accident must, havo happened to the North Slur, on the Atlantic side. The Herald adduces the following among other arguments to prove the superiority of a southern Pacific Railroad, lo that of a northern ono, for the Americans. " England is acting, while America is only talking about a railroad. Her Royal Engineers tiro now engaged 111 the survey of the British northern frontier route from the neighborhood of Vancouver's Island eastward. She will not surrender her plan for the development of her vast Saskatchewan country nnd Fiasor river gold mines. .Her views on those subjects, and those of securing a passage over her own territory to her vast East India possessions, aro demonstrated by the speck of war at San Juan. "The wise policy of our Government has been, to leave us much of our progress as is possible lo private enterprise. But the example is here found of what may bo expected iu the matter of 11 railroad. American energy won Ihe prize of speed iu Ihe iniiil carriage of tlie ocean, but. while its foreign rival was aided by Hie powerful machinery and patronage of the English Home Government, American enterprise was driven limn the field. How, then, holding in view the great practical interests of tbo present epoch, will England, that has paid so much lo discover Northwest Passages, so much to gain the Indies, so much to guard them, so Mr Henry Shipley, late editor of the Oregon HVtf.jl Times, published nt Portland, had committed suicide. Two women of Cayuga, Canada West, recently wrnll into the forest lo cut material fur hoops- being rcsolypll to keep up with the fashions. They selected the stem of the poison ivy, nnd nftor wearing the hoops a fc*| days, wero so dangerously affected as to require protii'ili medical treatment, BRITISH SQUADRON" IN" THE CHINESE WATBl&l Commander in Chief— Rear Admiral James Hope. C. B. Chesapeake, oil guns ; Bittern, 10 guns; Acorn, L guns; Camilla, 10 guns ; Infloxiblo, 0 guns. At Hongkong or on lhc Canton River. Frigate Cambrian, 40 guns. Gun-boats Lovoh, SI* ney, Bustard, Firm, Clown, Drake, Staunch, Watchful Woodcock. Steam Transport—Adventure. Hospital Ships—Hercules, (Military.) Melville, Princess Charlotte. Store ship Minden, Hongkong; Consular Hulk Alllg* lor, Whampoti. At Japan. Steam sloop Sampson, ii guns. Surveying off Turlary, Actieon, 20 guns ; gun-boat Dove, At or North of Shanghae. Steam corvette Highflyer, 21 guns; steam cori'cin Magicionnc, 22 guns. Stenm sloop Crui/.er, It guns; steam sloop NimW G guns; stoiun sloop Fury, li guns. Gun-boats Algerine, Banlerer, Forester, llaughi'S Opossum, Plover, Starling, Janus. Steam Tender—Coromnndel, Steam Transports. Assistance ; Hcsper. Total British Force. Steam Frigate, one, !>0 guns. Sailing " one, 40 " Steam corvettes, three, 5Q " Sailing corvette, one, 2d " . Stenm sloops, five, :i0 " Sailing " three, 28 " Gun-boats, seventeen, 08 " Stenm transports, three, 14 " " tender, one, 4 " Block ships, three Total guns, ,*10n Total men, say 3,000 Naval forces in the Chinese waters north of SW pore—Brilish, 30 vessels, *)O0 guns, and 3,1)00 me* French, including the force at Cochin Ohinn, 24 J* sols, 2(18 guns. Anu-riciin, 5 vessels, 39 guns. » sinus, 12 vessels, 125 guns. The Friend of China says :—The Imperial edict*1' regard to the affair off Peiho, are said to have Brti' at Shanghne, stating that it was quite niipremodlW and arose solely from the unreasonable conduct of English in refusing to await, instructions from IW | His Imperial Majesty directs Lou the Commission" j maintain the former amicable rotations, and tlin 1" prepared to ftdmit the Fnglish to Pckin, and lis I' of his sincerity, ho has allowed the Americans w* admitted. Tho Chinese are evidently niariiicd,1" 1 retribution which awaits them, THE NEW WESTMINSTER TIMES THE " VICTORIA GAZETTE." Published every iNHAV, WEDNESDAY AND FRIDAY MORNING Price 12J cent!. A pVERTISERS in the Victoria Gazette, will have the privilego of advertising in the New West- | minster Times, which now has the largest circulation nf nnv paper in the Colony, upon payment of one haif ! extra. It is particularly requested that advertisements lent in may be distinctly marked with the number of insertions required, also whether for one or both papers. Advertisements for long periods inserted upon the most reasonable terms. No advertisements received after 7 p. in., the day previous to publication. WANTED. CCORRESPONDENTS lor the Victoria Gmitie, iu / British Columbia, Oregon, and Washington Tcr- li'iuy. To men of ability, the most advantageous terms are offered. Apply to the Editor, Yntcs street, Victoria. Also responsible und energetic agents. WELLS, FARCiO, & CO., EXPRESS AND EXCHANGE COMPANY. ORGANIZED MAY, 1852. CAPITAL, $600,000. Dee. AGE I. lH.Vj. ,>'TS di' THE NEW WESTMINSTER TIMES BRITISH COLUMBIA. F. Herring, New Westminster. S. T. Tilley. Fori Hope. li. W. Iliggins, Foil Vale. Coxon .v. Co.. I'.ui Douglas. GROCERIES AND PROVISIONS, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL. FOREIGN AND Which lie is now prcpareu "fTTM. R- SMITH, announces to his Friends. Custom. \\ ers of Vancouver Island and British Columbia ol having removed to bis new commodious store, ad- joining the corner of Vales and Government street respectfully calls their atteution to bis large am .1 looted .-lock of DOMESTIC GROCERIES, PROVISIONS, kc id to offer at very reasonable prices. Finest qualities of Black and Green Tens, Rio nud Java Coffees, Chocolates, Preserved Fruits., lams,, lollies, inula choice ' assortment of general Italian and Oilmen's Stores, .-elected with special care for family consumption. Is in constant receipt of Fresh California and Oregon Butter. Cheese, and Eggs, direct from tho dairy. All orders promptly ottended to. and goods warranted os represented. Victorin, Nov. 25, 185U. d:;-ltn SEND EXPRESS BY EVERY STEAMER, in charge of regular Messengers, to Oregon and Washington Territories and Sun Francisco, there connecting with our interior Express to all parts of California, nnd to all parts of the United States and Canadas, via Panama, and Tehimntcpec and Southern Overland routes. Unsurpassed facilities for dispatching freight and packages to all parts of Europe. Shipments direct from England via Southampton and Aspinwall. Treasure Shipped and Insured at lowest rates. Packages and Letters received up to latest hour of sailing. Checks on our office in San Francisco. Exchange on all the principal cities in the United States and Canada. Also, on The UNION BANK OF LONDON, and ROYAL BANK. DUBLIN. Receive Deposits, general and special. Buy (Iold Dust, I,ami Warrants, Treasury Warrants, Bills ou London and Certificates on San Francisco Ranks. Advances mad" on Gold Dust. Purchase Goods of every description. Execute Commissions of all kinds, and make Collections at any point in the United States, Canada, or Europe. Ollice, Yates street, between Wharf and Government streets. d3-tc C. C. PENDERCAST, Agent. HARDWARE. THE UNDERSIGNED, has just received direct from England, a. large assortment of Hardware, comprising : Double barrePd Guns; Nails; Spades. Shovels, and Picks ; Horse-shoes and Horse-shoe Nails; Smiths' Tools; Rakes, Hoes and Forks; Fry Pans; Tin Ware; , Grindstones; Rim Locks, Household Bellows; And a variety of other Hardware; which he offers to traders at less than Sun Francisco prices. Up-Rivor Traders will do well to examine the stock before purchasing goods below. ALFRED FELLOWS, nl-.lm Government Street. WANTED. NUMEROUS copies of the " Now Westminster Times" of the 4th October. Any person having the siiine will confer a favor by bringing them to the ollice, Yatcs-strcet, OEO. T. HKV.MOL'R, 1 Victoria. / f OTIS S. PIERCE, I San Francisco. Till: IMKENIX, Corner of Yates and Government streets. HOT LUNCH EVERY DAY. SOUPS: Mock Turtle, Clam Chowder, Ox Tail and Vegetable I Soups every day. well rpm*-! FAVORITE RESORT keeps constantly ou | hand a choice selection of French Brandies. English and .Spanish Wines, Oliquot Champagne Wine. Sainsevain's Native California Wine, English Ale and Porter, on draught and in bottles, together with a choice selection ol all kinds of Liquors. Those that arc fond of a choice Havana will do well to cull. A choice selection of Scotch, Irish and Bourbon Whiskies always on band to make Hut Punches. {fej>'"llol Tom and Jerry every day. and a pleasant Room to sit down and bo happy. Call and see. Yours, kc, d:i-lm T. II. McCANN. AMERICAN TEMPERANCE HOTEL. Yates street, Victoria. V. I. I 1ST P. RECEIVED and for sale, Celebrated Family Soap II lbs Bel iOO lbs English White do Mui lbs French Sperm Candles; Mu) lhs New Zanie Currants ; 200 lbs Candied Citron; on doss. California Com. Brooms, assort'd Salt Salmon in casks for export. By W. B. SMITH, Cor. Government and Yates sis. s MACl'ONALl) & CO., OFFICE on YATES STREET. 1ELL CHECKS AT SIGHT ON TALLANT & WILDE. Blinkers, Sun FriiHeisco, AT PAR. furnish Hill- nf Exchange in sums to suit, and ut iirrcnl rates on New York and Loudon. I'.h highest prices fur gold dust. M i',,e advances un gold dust for assay or coinage in ..ii Francisco. Purchase Navy Bills and Bills on London. dli-lin „S7 00 .. 8 00 .. 0 50 .. 0 B0 BOARD, PER WEEK Board, per Week, with Lodgings.,.. Single Meals . Lodging Board, per Day, with Lodging 1 50 Board, per Day 1 00 jjbjy Miners accommodated with Mattress and place lo sleep. Gratis. THOMAS k ZIMMERMAN, d.'l Proprietors. READING ROOM. PIERCE & SEYMOUR, North-west corner of Yates and Douglas streets,Victoria, FURNITURE DEALERS AND BEDDING MANUFACTURERS, ARE in regular receipt ol assorted Furniture of substantial quality, which they offer ut reasonable rates, in part consisting of BEDSTEADS, all sizes; Bureaus, plain nnd scroll front; Tables, assorted sizes; Chairs, cane and wood seat, and office chairs; Rockers, cane seat nnd back ; Looking Glasses; Cots, and other articles of immediate necessity. Mr. PIERCE—recently of J. k O. S. Pierce, of San Francisco—now residing there, will give his attention to the lilling of special orders for any style of Furniture, thereby saving time, trouble, and expense, to parties here. PULL"! PULL'!! Of this particular material for Bedding, we have an ample stock in band, which we oiler either by tho bale or in Bedding, nt steady prices. It is universally conceded to be equal to feathers, and better than curled hair for this climate, at half the price of either. Our arrangements with the sole importer of it for California, aro such that we arc enabled to soil Lower than it can bo bad elsewhere. Straw Mattrasses, wholesale und retail. nS-'!m BANK OF BRITISH NORTH AMERICA. Established in 1830. Incorporated by Royal Charter in 1840. CAPITAL £1,000,000. litsmess iliiTCioni DICKSON, CAMPBELL, & CO., COMMISSION MERCVIANTS, Comer Wharf and ^ Johnston-streets, Victoria, V. I. Dickson, De Woi.k k Co., Merchant-street, San Francisco. slO-tc SOUTHGATE k MITCHELL COMMISSION MERCHANTS, Albert Wharf, Victoria Vancouver Island, and Buttery-street, Sun Francisco, California. slO-tc ROBERTSON STEWART & CO.. COMMISSION MERCHANTS, Victoria, Vancouver Island. oc4-tc JOHN WRIGHT, ARCHITECT, Yates Street, Victoria, IS PREPARED to furnish designs for all kinds of public and private buildings. Superintendence, valuation, and measurement of the different descriptions of mechanical work connected with building. oc25-tC I" D. CARROLL, Yatos-street, between Wharf and ** • Government-streets, Importer and Wholesale and Retail dealer in Wines and Liquors, tc It. C. JAXIOX, JANION, OREBN A- CO., Liverpool. Honolulu. ANION, GREEN k CO., Commission Merchants foot of Johnson-street, near tho Bridge, Victoria V. I. Agent for the Liverpool Underwriters' Association, ill 2-<> J FUR SALE. Ex Latest Arrivals. JAMAICA Rum, in puncheons and hogsheads. McKenzie, & Co.'s superior Scotch Whiskey, in puncheons. Stewart & Co.'s superior Sk-otch Whiskey, in puncli3. Superior French Brandies, in qr. casks. Byass, k Co.'s Bottled Ale, in pints Ind k Cope's Burton Ale, iu qrts and pints. Tooth's Bottled! Ale in qrts. Oregon Cider, in cask aud bottle. Dull' Gordon's superior Palo Sherry. Gonzales, do do do Superior London Buttled Port Wine, n-lm SOUTHGATE k MITCHELL. FDR SALE. Bv the Undersigned), CAA Mats Batavia Rice. (•Jl./' ' 50 kegs Scotch Oatmeal. 200 casks superior Salt Beef. n-lm SOUTHGATE k MITCHELL. COURT 0 X Henry Barnewall, Esq. Thomas H. Brooking, Esq. Robert Carter, Esq. William Chapman, Esq. William R. Chapman, Esq. James John Cummins, Esq. directors: John Bloxum Klin, Esq. Oliver Farrer, Esq. Alex. Gillespie, Esq. Sir A. Pellet Green, R. N Francis Lc Breton, Esq. QJAMUEL PRICE k CO., Merchants, Wharf-streee ^J Victoria, Vancouver Island. o4-lc TPHELAN", cornei of Yates and Government-streets • Victoria, dealer in Groceries, Provisions, Crockery, and Glassware. ocl-te MUSIC. 1 A. LESTER bogs leave to announce thnt she HIBBEN ^ CAESWEEh, Booksellers and Stationers. DEALERS in Standard, School, and Misccllancoii Rooks. Novels. Staple and Fancy Stationery, Blank Books, Gold Pens, and fine Pocket Cutlery, Draw ing and Photograph Paper, Tracing Paper and Tracing Cloth, Gift Books, and Annuals. Stationer's Hall, Yates-strcot. October 25th, 18,*>9. lm (,' n E A P F 0 E L ! ! GREAT REDUCTION IX THE PRICE OF COALS f ^i r>. will give instruction ou the Piano. Residence, Vancouver-street, between Belot and Belcher. November 4th. 3 m 118 ENGL ISII BL AN KE TS. BALES—Firsf Quality, Red White and Blue, For Sale bv HENDERSON k BURNABY, Wharf street, Victoria, V. I. n2G-tc (Opposite Myers' Wharf.) John Ranking, Esi V "loR 10,000 LBS. WHITE LEAD. I. N". JEFFERIES, Yates Street, t LARGE Assortment of WINDOW CLASS, and -A Artist's 'fouls and Colors. Oil, Turpentine, Varnish Putlv, Graining Tools, .tc, kc. Also a' large assortment of WALL PAPER, Borers and Mixed Paints. I. N. JEFFERIES, sl0-3m Yates street. MR. JEFFERIES is nutlu ing debts and settle li 1 tu of d3- JEFFER1ES is authorised to collect outsland- all accounts for the late ,) KFFV.ruks k Banks. A CARD. Victoria, V. I., Dec. 1, 1859. To Mr. Justice Lanoford. SIR: You aro earnestly solicited to submit yourself as a candidate for the ensuing election, ns one of 1 lie representatives of the electors of the town of Victoria, an early response would greatly oblige. Wellington I). Moses. William Burlington smith. Jacob Francis. Henry W. Robinson. I'. II. Gnrdnor. Henry Stamford Morris. Saulay & Archer. And numerous others. d3- tbe greater convenience of the public, the Yui mi Mens' Christian Association have removed their Reading Room to tho front room on the ground floor ofthe house of Dr. Dickson, opposite thc Bastion, Government street. The public are invited to become subscribers to this room, ou the table of which will be found the 'Tunes. Illustrated News, Saturday Review. Athenaeum, Record, Watchman, Patriot, Scotsman, Melbourne Argus, New Vurk Herald, Weekly Bulletin, Montreal Witness, Victoria Gazelle, British Colonist. New Westminster Times, and oilier newspapers. The room is comfortably furnished and will bo found a pleasant resort in which to spend 11 leisure hour. Open from ;"> to 10 o'clock, every evening, Sundays excepted. Subscription six shillings, or one dollar and a half per quarter. The Secretary will bo in attendance every Monday and Thursday evening, from 6 to 7 o'clock, to receive subscribers names. N. B. Donations of Newspapers, Magazines, or Books thankfully received. d3-lm JOHN COOPER, Sec. A CARD. Victoria, 29th Nov. 1850. To Mr. Thomas Hauris, Butcher, Victorin. Dear sir:—I am truly sorry that ..nny report should have been circulated (relative to my cattle) prejudicial to your character in any way whatever, as it is evident, and was clearly shown, that thc two rattle were delivered by Mr. Williams to yonr men. be (Mr. Williams) having mistaken them for the cattle of Wm. Kohl, and which cattle I know you had purchased before the said Kohl left Victoria. In justice therefore to yourself as a respectable tradesman, nnd on behalf of myselt and ;.inny friends 1 wish hereby publicly to inform you that in nil our dealings 'ith you, since your arrival in Victoria—and they have eon many—wc have found you honest and upright in 11 your transactions, and therefore wish you every suc- r-ss in your business. Believe me to remain yours most respectfully. d3- 'James Too. D. F. ADAMS, CONTRACTOR AND BUILDER, Douglas street, Between Yates and View, Victoria. Sashes, Doors, and Blinds made to order with neatness nnd dispatch. Lumber for sale. Eastern White Pine, Redwood siding, Redwood Flooring, and Redwood scantling. Jobbing attended to. d3-tc GROVER & BAKER'S Now style noiseless F A M IL V S E II* / A" G M A C IT IN E S, From $7*1 upwards. IHEY wore awarded Two Premiums at the JJtate Fair! One for Machine sowing, and tho only Premium for Fancy Quilting and Embroidery. T SECRETARY: Charles M'N'ab, Esq. hankers: The Bunk of England, Messrs. C.lyn, Mills k Co. establishments in the colonies. GexeraIi Manager, Thomns Patun, Esq. Quebec, Canada. | Dundas, Canada, Montreal, do | Bhantkoud, do Ottawa. do I London, do Kingston, do | St. Johns, New Brunswick, Toronto, do I Halifax, Nova Scotia, and Hamilton, do | Victoria, V. I. AQBNTSIN NEW YORK : Messrs. R. 0. Fcrgusson, F. II. Grain, k C. F. Smith 2:1 William Street. VICTORIA BRANCH. Temporary Offices, Government Street. Gold Dust ami Bills of Exchange Purchased. DRAFTS ISSUED ON London, New York, San Francisco, Canada, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and On the Branches of the Provincial Bank of Ireland, and the National Bank of Scotland. $rJF Ollice hours—lo a. roi'ito 3 p. nv.; and Saturday 10 a. m. 10 1 p.m. SELIM F R A N KLIN k C O., AUCTIONEERS and land agents, Yates street, Victoria. OWN LOTS IN VICTORIA ANDESQUIMALT; and Fanning LmiiIs disposed of at public aud private Sale. Surveys, Plans, Deeds, Mortgages, and Agreements prepared by competent parties attached to the dice. Merchandise, Household Furniture, kc, disposed of. Advances made on Consignments. Gold Dust Purchased. T olO-lm F. W. WOOD, Manager. H ARDWAIvE.—Builders', Agricultural, and General Hardware. JAMES BELL, nl-*lin Johnson street. TO LET. UILDING LOTS on Government, Yates, Store, and Huinbolt streets. Apply lo w. j. Mcdonald, n'2G-lm Wharf street. B READING ROOMS. ALMANAC. Ou 1st January, 1800. Will be Published, TIIE VANCOUVER ISLAND AND BRITISH COLUMBIA ALMANAC. CONTAINING authentic information upon every subject connected with three colonies, and a complete official, professional, and Business Directory—with the salaries of nil Government officials, kc, kc Professional, and Business Gentlemen, nre particularly requested to furnish the undersigned with such information respecting their names, places of business, «fcc, as may be in their power, at the office of tho "New Westminster Times." The abovo Almanac will doubtless have an CNtcnsive circulation. Finding its way into every house nnd establishment, it will possess immense advantages ns an advertising medium, and we fool convinced that wc have only to call the attention of tho public to its utility for it to bo appreciated. Unlike othor publications in this colony, the Almanac is not one of those that will be thrown on one side, but will be a constant book of reference for every inhabitant. Charges for advertising in the Almanac: Business Cards, (three or four lines) $5. Half page, $15. Whole page, $20. Thc size of the page ofthe Almanac will be 8 inches by 5. E. nAMMOND KING. rno enable families to supply themselves with Fuel or the approaching worter, we shall, until further notice, sell the best NANAIMO COALS, in quantities of half a Ton and upwards at Twelve dollars per ton#f 2,240 pounds. JOHN T. LITTLE k CO., Agent Victoria Coal Company. Victoria, September 2'3, 1850. nl-lm LANGLEY HOTEL. WWIN'NARD, Proprietor, Fort Langlev, British ' . Columbia. The Proprietor of the Lungley Hotel, having re-built and enlarged his establishment, nnd furnished it so as to afford First Class Accommodation to the travelling public, respectfully solicits a continuance oftho libernl patronage hitherto bestowed ou him. His tabic is always supplied with everything the market affords, and served in the best style. Single rooms can nlways be had. The sleeping apartments are furnished with good bods. The best liquors will always be found at the Bur. Travellers passing up or down the river, may always depend on finding tbo best accommodation nt the Langley Hotel. JjgT'Storage for merchandise 011 reasonable terms. Fort Langley, B. ('., Oct. 29, 1859. no-ltc HOYAL HOTEL. WHARF STREET, VICTORIA. Board, per week $7 to $8 00 Board and Lodging, per week $10 00 Wine, Ales, and Liquors of the host description. Private Rooms for Families. The Restaurant under the entire management of Mrs. BURLRVY. 8®- A largo HALL suitable for Rails or Public Meetings. JAMES WILCOX, d.'i-tc Proprietor. "lost. ~ JOST on the Evening of Wednesday, tho 26th, a j dark leather Masonic Pocketbook, containilng notes, accounts, &c, of no value except to the owner, j who will be much obliged if Ihe finder will leave thc same at the ollice of the. New Westminster Times. These Machines sew from two spools, as purchased from the store, requiring no re-wii:ding of thread, and finishing each seam by their own operation, without recourse to the band needle, us is required by other machines. On account of their simplicity, durability, ease of management, and adaptation to all varieties of family sewing, they execute either heavy or fine work with equal facility, and without special adjustment. The Now Machines introduced by the GltOVER k BAKER SEWING MACHINE COMPANY, Arc of elegant finish, and their operation is rapid nnd very quiet. The ease with which they can be managed is a distinguishing feature, nnd the stitch is the strongest, handsomest, nnd most elastic of any made. Send for a circular. All Machines Warranted. silk, cotton, needles, etc., constantly on hand. Yates-strcot over Messrs. Moore & Co.'s, 11 HE Committee of the Young Men's Christian Association, have pleasure in announcing to their friends and the public, generally, that tho abovo Rooms will be open every evening (Sundays excepted,) from 0 to 10 o'clock. Thc Secretary will be in attendance every Tuesday and Friday evening, from 8 to 10 o'clock, to enrol members nnd receive their subscriptions. Subscriptions, six Shillings or one Dollar aud a Half ner Quarter. November 4th, 1850. lm 118 TO LET. THE Lower portion of thc Brick Building occupied by the New Westminster Times Office, in rear of Stationer's Hall. Apply to 118-tc Messrs. HIBBEN & CARSWELL. SOVEREIGN LIFE ASSURANCE, NO. -ID ST. JAMES' STREET, L O N 1> O N . trustees; The Rt. Hon. the Earl Talbot, K. G. Ac. B. B. Cublicll, Esq., . P., F. ft. S.,. F. S. 1 Henry l'ownall, Esq. Sir Claude Scott, Bart. directors; Cliuirman.—Lieut Col. Lord A. Lennox. Dip. Chairman.—T. O. Granger, Esq., M. P. John Asbburncr, Esq., M. D. T. C. Butard. Esq. J. P. Bathiirst, Esq. Sir James Carmichael, Bart; John Gardiner, Ksq. Charles Osborn, Esq. ALL POLICIES INDISPUTABLE. just received; w from d:l-lm R. G. BROWN, Agent, • 118 Montgomery street, Snn Francisco. rTMIE undersigned are now receiving a full nnd com- I plete assortment of line Liquors, the following of which form a pari: Booth's Old Tom in puncheons. Burnett's do in cases. Harvey's Scotch Whiskey in Puncheons. Holland Gin in Pipes. Champagne Cider in bbls. and kegs. Younger Edinbro Aie in stone Jugs, do do in Bulk. Allsopp's Burton Alo do. Suit's do do. Barclay, Perkins k Co.'s Bottled Porter. Truman, Hanbury's do. Allsopp's Bottled Ale. And for sale bv THOS. PATTRICK & CO., n*26-1m Corner of Johnson and Government sis, THE UNDERSIGNED, ex "Gomel/.n London:— BOTTLED MALT LIQUORS, Of the following well-known brands, viz, Hibbert's London Porter nnd India Pale Alo; J. W. Bridges k Son's Best Stout Porter; Robert Porter k Co's. Loudon Porter, in pts. k qts. Jones' E. 1. Pule Ale and London Stout Porter; Robert Tooth's London Porter nnd Burton Ale ; Saunders k Cameron's Bottled Beer. —also— Bulger k Co's London Preserved Fruits, in bottles; " " Jams, injurs; " Lozenges nnd Scotch Mixtures, in tins. —also— Superior Stout Red Port, in 1 doz. cases; " " " " in 3 doz. cases. —also— A select assortment of Gosncll k Co's PERFUMERY, consisting of Hair Brushes, Soaps, Perfumes, &c, kc, of the finest quality. —also— Minie Rifle Carbines, brass mounted, elevating sights ; " " " with hair triggers, do; Revolvers and Holster Pistols: Double-Bnrrelcd Carbines, stool mounted; Rilles and Indian Guns, of various patterns. —also— Booth's Old Tom j Burnett & Co's Old Tom, with patent stoppered bottles. Also, received from London— Capt. G. Rhodes' Patent Field and Guard TENTS, complete ; Portable Chairs, forming Bedsteads, with Mattresses, &c, complete; Crimean Canteens, kc, kc, kc nl3-tc SAM'L PRICE k CO. C. VERHEYDEN, CARPENTER, Contractor, nnd Builder, corner of Blnnchard and Kane-streets, near the church, is prepared to contract for or superintend Ihe erection of Brick Buildings, Frame Cottages, Wood and Brick Fire- Proof Stores and Dwellings, kc, all in the best style of architecture and in the cheapest and best workmanlike manner. A long experience in Europe and the United States, and a perfect knowledge of his profession, nre a guarantee that any work entrusted to him shall bo satisfactorily executed. Plans, drawings, and specifications, made in every style at the shortest notice. ocll-Hm M. W. CARY, BOOT MAKER, Govermncnt Street, opposite the Washington Restaurant. F.vory description of Boot; and Shoes made to order in the most fashionable style, and at tho lowest possible prices. All articles guaranteed to be of tho best workmanship. Repairs executed. n!2-lm D FOP, SALE BY ICKSON, CAMPBELL & Co., cornor Wharf an Johnson streets— Blankets, scarlet and blue; Clothing, an assortment; Boots and Shoes ; Cordage and Twine. nl-ml VULCAN IRON WORKS CO. T. A. onkhouse, P. Torquct, S. Aitken, C. R. Steiger. DTEAM ENGINE BUILDERS, Boiler Makers, Iron £5 Founders, and Ueheral Engineers, First Street, noar Gas Works, Snn Francisco. Steamboat Machinery built, and repaired ; also, Saw, Flour, and Quartz Mills, Pumping and Mining Machinery, kc, kc Proprietors of Morse's Patent Fire Grates. Right to Manufacture Tvler's Patent Scroll Water Wheel. E. II. King,.., ,,,,,, Agent in Victoria, Assurances granted on the lives of persons iw every station of life, and every part of tire world, on peculiarly favorable terms. Every facility afforded to persons assuring the lives of others, so as to render snch policies effectual securities. Persons proceeding beyond the limits of Europe may effect assurances on payment of moderate increased rates. Immediate annuities granted on liberal terms, affording groat, advantage to persons of limited income. Deferred annuities may be purchased nt rates which secure 11 return of the whole or part of the premiums paid, iu case the age at which the annuity is to commence be not attained. Also Endowments on Widows and Children. Loans are granted, on npproved security, to parties effecting assurances with the Company. All tho Company's Engagements are guaranteed by an ample subscribed and paid-up capital. Prospectuses and thc necessary forms of proposal, with every information,may be obtained 011 application, either personally or by letter, at thc Company's offices. II. D. DAVENPORT, ocI8-tc Secretary. 7-svp.\iticiilr!:«'..'ipply to E. II. Kino, Victoria, FOR SALE—Ex Brig Manuella and Schooner D. L Clinch, 3 puncheons Swaine, Board & Co.'s Genuine Old Tom Cat Gin, in bond; 2 puncheons Harvey's Scotch Malt Whisky; 2 do genuine Islay Malt do. 50 cases very superior Clnrot Wine, in bond; 50 cases ordinary do do 2 pipes extra fine Holland Gin, in bond; i casks of choice old vintages, Martcll, Maret, and Sazcrac Brandies in bond; Barrels ot Choice old Bourbon Whisky; Puncheons of choico old Jamaica Rum; Sainscvain Bros, celebrated California Wines; Clicquot and Imperial Champagne Wines; 100 cases Wolfe's and Voldncr Schnnpps; 100 cases Geneva Gin, V. H. k Co.; 250 cases Old Tom Gin, various brands; 100 cases Scotch Whisky, do do 100 cases Bokcr's, Seiner, and Hostctter's Bitters: 50 bbls. 05 per cent. Alcohol; American Brandy, Gin, and Whisky, in kegs, J cssks, bbls. and pipes. By W. H. OLIVER, Importer of Liquors, n26.1m Jolunjon street, opposte Wharf st, . \r . i« a ) p US ! I ■ [v I TIIE NEW WESTMINSTER TIMES. v'\ (literature. WHERE THERE'S A WILL THERE'S A WAY. (oRir.INAL.) There's nothing like an earnest' will To struggle through Ihe world, And to repel the arrows still By fate against us hurled ; The bourne may be a distant one Which we may wish to gain. And our path may be a weary one, 'Mid sorrow, want, and pain ; But if resolve be steadfast still, Twill be our guiding ray; For where there is an earnest We're sure to find Iho way. ■.ill We may be scorn'd for want of wealth, Despised for want of power. What then? Our time shall yet arrive— The retributive hour — When we shall prove thai utmost need The will could sterner make ; That though the liearl was.(breed to bleed li was not doom'd to break : Thai humble faith and earnest will Their on ner ne'er bctrny, But firm dotermiiintion still Is sure In find a way. Our nigiil mny I"1 a starless night, Our path a tangled inn/.c, Bui yet our eyes shall soon behold The morning's golden blaze : Keeping our ga/.e upon the east Leaving the night behind. Willi the will io lind the nighl increased, And strengthening in our mind. The sun shall rise, the gloom depart, Losl iu the strength of day. For earnest will and trustful hearts Are .sure to find lhc wag. again drawn to the course by the arrival of more company, and her dilated eyes were fixed upon iheoccupnnts ofa dark-green carriage, which was bowling onwards upon the soft, short turf. There was little in the outward appearance of that equipage to attract observation; but, as ii passed along, a murmur of admiration, such as her beauty had never called forth, was echoed on all sides. "What can they all be gazing at? Whose carriage is that last?"' asked Lady Claremont, in a hurried lone, under an impression that her eye- hnd deceived her. " It belongs lo Mrs. P.ently. of the Orange." was the reply of n lady near her, ''one ofthe most ladylike nnd amiable women in the neighborhood; her daughters are with her, I have no doubt, and Ji.s„..they are shortly " But Lady Claremont who cared nothing about Mrs. Bently's amiability or progeny, turned again to the course, leaning far over the slight railing iu the hope of satisfying herself that she bad been frightened by a mere pbanlasma of her own healed imagination. The carriage had drawn up beyond her sight, but there was something in Lord Strathnllan's excited countenance, as with eager steps \,c hastened across Hie down, which convinced her that it wns no delusion. Captain Murray, whoso every feature was lighted up with joyful admiration bad galloped pasl him, and reining up bis splendid Arab a.- close to tlie cumbrous vehicle as bi- innate politeness would admit, stood gazing on lhc sweel face ol the lair young girl, who in her robe of simple white reclined therein. The plainness of her dress could nol disguise the lithe and graceful symmetry of her form, nor ihe large rustic bonnet conceal, though ii partly shaded, the surpassing beauty of her seraphic features—features sparkling w ith thai loveliness— Ear in motion, which flies From Ihe. lips to the cheek—from the cheek lo the eyes. Could Lady Claremont forgot those features? Features which bad shone in life and living beauty but once before her distended eyes, but which in every form and circumstance haunted her mind continually; deprived her nights of rest, and her days of happiness ! llli, never! A dreadful foreboding of evil hud seized upon her as she marked her brother's gloating admiration of her hated rival. Should he actually lie so deeply smitten as to marry her! The thought was agony; she gasped for breath, and leant against the railing lor support. Her emotion soon subsided, bo- causc thought was busy within her, nnd she remembered Hint her secret was unknown, and gold, all- powerful gold, was still at her command! These soothing reflections enabled her to clear her brow and I mark the progress of tho horses, on whose speed her lord bad told her that tens of thousands were staked. Alas! the shouts around proclaimed that violet had won, and her own eyes perceived that yellow-jacket, in spite of spur und rein, was toiling far behind. Her lord's grave looks confirtued the fact. With the desperation of a drowning wretch, ho had kept doubling I the stakes upon bis favorite horse. Infatuated man I PEERS A N ll PRO TEG FES. Chapter XI. Three months had glided by since the Marchioness of Claremont had become a bride, yet she was still the! prey of ennui, at the marquis's sent iu Kent. A violent and protracted attack of gout bad confined his lordship to his bod for many weeks succeeding their marriage. This was a most unexpected and unfortunate occurrence, as it had prevented her ladyship from rcccivingor inlying any of the visits cuslonian on such occasions. Her temper, naturally selfish ami impatient, was ftndered doubly irritable by the deprivation of that gaiety and dissipation, the hope of which bad been her sole inducement for entering the nuptial state. The Duchess of I he recklessly accepted every wager that was offered Avondale had been staying witli lief, and some little j him, still bucking his horse 'against the favorite; but social entertainments bad been given in compliment to ] the favorite won, and the Marquis of Claremont left tbo her grace; but they were of loo quiet and limited a j down a broken-hearted, ruined man. character to satisfy the ostentatious vanity ofthe ideas-j Captain Murray's horse had never been upon a race- urc-loving Lady Claremont, who panted to exhibit her before, and being in high condition, his rider had beauty and hor possessions before tbo envious eyes of enough to do to keep his mettle under. Thc horse Jill her old compeers. manifested a great inclination to join his fellows in the Hor married life, even in this early stage, had not been ring, and evidently could not understand what his happy, for Lord Claremont had been fretful and im- master meant by remaining a passive spectator of the patient, old and self-willed; full of prejudices, whims, race. Aboy wilh aFrmch piano coming up, increased fancies, and fidgets, engendered by his single and solitary his excitement, and after performing sundry caracoles life. Moreover, he bad found out that a wife was a and evolutions, he at length plunged forward, cleared useless and expensive encumbrance, und that his, in the fence at a bound, nnd darted, at a tremendous particular, was the most worthless of her sex. .She could not bandage his foot, or arrange his pillows, or even •cross the room without stumbling over half-a-dozen ithings—which agitated him worse than an electric shock —or give him a cup of tea without deluging the bed with half of it. Therefore the duchess's arrival was a relief to him, ns it spared him the constant upbraidings and sullenness of bis wife, who was sure he could get up into the drawing-room if he would mako un effort to please her. But tho gout docs not last for over; and through the housekeeper's good nursing, thc marquis was again able to take his seat at the table, and in the saddle; nnd again he looked with pleasure on Ihe beauty of bis wife, and enjoyed, without limitation, bis favorite exercise. He was at this lime particularly busy and important, for two of his favorite horses were to run at the Dover races, and his days were chiefly spent among the grooms and jockeys who bad the cure of those important nnimals. Important indeed ! for upon them hung more than all the yearly rent-roll of their infatuated master! But bo was confident of their surpassing powers, and sanguine of success. Not less, but in a different way, was the marchioness excited; for those races and the evening's ball wero to be her first appearance in public since their marriage ; and her buoyant hopes and exhilarated spirits received no check, when about a week before the eventful day, an express arrived from Avondale Castle, with intelligence of thc duke's sudden, and. it was feared, dangerous illness, and summoned her grace instantly to Scotland. The illness ofthe duke came quite apropos to further the schemes of the' marchioness; as, for months, she had been very desirous of visiting the metropolis; but her husband would not hear of it, and ridiculed the important business which she declared to be her object in the journey. Her mother's departure, therefore, came most opportunely; as, by thc display ofa little filial affection, the marquis was prevailed upon to permit her to accompany tho duchess us fur as London, from whence she relurned in Ihe happiest frame of mind at the successful result of her journey ; and she spent the intervening time in admiring her elegant dresses, and in exulting anticipation of the coming triumphs. Brightly rose the autumnal sun on the ensuing morning, and gaily smiled the Marchioness of Claremont, when, superbly attired, she was banded into the barouche and four, followed by the marquis and Lord Strathallnn—the latter having come into Kent for the express purpose of attending the races. She entered the grand stand with the air of royally, though without its graciousness, lor the most forbidding hauteur pervaded every look and gesture; so proudly erect and self-important was her mien, and so stalely the bend with which she acknowledged tlio courtesies of thc ladies as she glided past them to take her station on the front seat. Lady Claremont, as soon as she was sealed, on looking around, behold, mounted on a splendid barb, tho man who was at once her admiration and averlion— the noble, and distinguished Captain Murray ; and her' by th heart sickened with disappointed vanity as she. heard the meed of praise bestowed upon him by the rosy lips around her. But Captain Murray saw not, heeded not, bis haughty cousin ; be had come there solely at Sir Herbert Willoughby's persuasion; for the latter, though addicted neither lo gambling nor to the turf, dearly loved a frolic, and, having met with Lady Claremont in London, who bud given him a glowing description of the preparations which were in progress for tlie Dover festivities, he rested not until he bud prevailed ou Murray to accompany him there, ll is probable, (bat, tho gallant captain would not have ncquiesccd so readily, had nofthe wily baronet urged him by nn all-powerful argument; namely, that, tbo green carriage, which had hitherto alluded their most vigilant search, might—as it was evidently a country equipage—bo sought for with success upon the race-course. It was this hope that brought Murray on the ground, and this hope alone it was which imparted lo his expressive features such life and animation that evon Willoughby, who best, know him, was astonished at the anxiety'with which he scanned each approaching equip, age and raise his eager eyes to reconnoitre each lovely form and youthful face that graced the grand stand. Thc marquis and Lord Strntballan now proceeded to the betting-tent, and the discomfited marchioness, in order to throw off the disagreeable impression which the contrast between the rubicund form of her liege lord and the manly proportions of Murray's stately figure had left upon her mind, forced herself to enter into conversation with tlie lady beside her. A few words onlv had been exchanged before her ullcnliou was gallop., across the level down. A faint scream broke from the lips of the young girl, as she saw the cap of Captain Murray, which he bad neglected to fasten, fall to the ground ; but perceiving that its owner still manfully bestrode the ungovernable animal, without the slightest indication of alarm, the roses again re-tinted her cheeks,' as without a thought of appearances, she sprung upon her seat, and strained her eyes to catch a glimpse of his retreating figure. The race itself had scarcely attracted more attention than this John ('ilpin-likc gallop; carriages wore mounted, and glasses were levelled to mark our hero's flight: and Sir Herbert Willoughby, who was in groat, alarm for his friend's safety, went riding up and down the heath in a downright fever of suspense. At length a shout arose, and " He comes ! he comes !" was echoed from a thousand voices; and Murray appeared riding at a gentle easy pace, his fine black hair dishevelled by the wind, and every feature glowing with exercise and animation. " Why do you not get rid of that horrid brute ?" said Willoughby, as his friend approached. " He is a perfect demon ; I rejoice to seo yon safe once more, but now do dismount, or ho will again begin his traitorous work." Sir Herbert extended his hand to take the bridle—an affront that the high-mettled steed resented by a vigorous toss of his head and a very intelligible frown of defiance, which elicited from Willoughby a half-fearful, half-threatening " Get out, you beastl" which drew forth the suppressed laughter of the spectators; one of whom, advancing, said, " That if the gentleman thought of parting with the horse, he would be pleased at having the refusal of him, though he hardly knew if ho dare venture on anything so spirited." Captain Murray bowed, and gently stroking his hand down the arching nock of his highly-estimated steed, pronounced him lo be as gentle ns a lamb. "Not that I intend selling him, however," ho said, " for it would be long ere I could meet another who would suit mo half as well, and Xenopbon is attached to his old master." The beautiful animal replied by a low whining cry, which showed that bo responded to his master's praises and caresses. And where, meanwhile, was the beautiful girl who, by attracting Murray's attention bad been the solo cause of all Xeiiopbon's antics? There, standing in, but not upon the seat of Iho carriage. She had hurried from her eminence Iho instant she saw him approaching, and having satisfied herself that ho was indeed unhurt, sho stood with a smiling, blushing, half-averted face, a silent listener to what was passing between the gentle men. The company., was beginning to disperse, nnd the postilions wero already harnessing their horses to Mrs. Bently's carriage, when Captain Murray found bis attention claimed by one of his five hundred London friends ; but whilst exchanging a word with him, be distinctly heard tho gentleman who had proposed for his horse say to Willoughby, who wis stationed close Grange equipage, "I really must mako bold to inquire the name of that brave young ofliecr, who is, without exception, tbo most graceful and fearless rider I over met with. Upon my life, his extraordinary feat of horsemanship afforded me greater pleasure than all the races that have been run to-day. I cannot think how he managed to retain his seat—it was wonderful I" ''Oh! nol al all, not at all I lie's got courage and strength enough to bestride a flying dragon, I believe, or ho would not be the hero that ho is." '■And his name ?" interrogated Ihe gentleman, smiling at Willoughby's impetuosity. '•Is Murray—the Honorable Captain Murray, of Ihe Scots Greys; and I have tho honor to bo his chosen friend and your obedient servant, Herbert Willoughby," cried the lively baronet, dolling bis hat with a low salam, as ho added, " at your service, sir." An involuntary smile curved Reginald's lip ns he heard the comic gravity of Sir Herbert's reply, when, turning eagerly lo seo how the avowal of bis murio affected the sweet girl who. in his heart of hearts, be Imped would niie clay bear il. be was panic-struck and mortified al observing thai she hnd shrunk instantly into Iho obscurest corner of the carriage, from whence she ilid not once emerge whilst they remained upon lhc course. Lord Strathallnn who bad remained in gaping stupidity tlio greater part of the morning, after he had made one bold and unsuccessful effort to introduce himself to Mrs. Bently's parly, 11 >\\ with drew wilh a half- formed resolution of proceeding on the morrow to the Orange, and making a formal declaration of his love I for that lady's youngest daughter, who really had inspired him With as strong aud pure a passion as bis I wild, ungoverned heart, and weak, imbecile mind were I capable of feeling. (to he corriNCEo.) 0 A WELL MATCHED PAIR. BY E. II. K. There was a fine old General once who, having spent tho best part of his life in the field of wars, knew very little about the camp of cupid. Ho was one of those rough and honest spirits often met with in his gallaut profession, innocent as an infant of almost everything, save high integrity and indomitable bravery. Ho was fifty years old, aiid his toils were ever, when master Dan Cupid brought him acquainted wilh a certain widow Wadham, in whose eyes he bagan to detect something that gave him a sort of all ovcrishnoss, nnd made him feel rather uneasy each lime he was iu hor company. During his army service, be had never seen anything worthy of notice in woman's face. In fact, so devoted bad he been to his profession, that he would scarcly have noticed whether a woman had three eyes in her bond, or only one: for no matter where bis own eyes were, bis thoughts were ever among guns anddrums nnd wounds, and Brandy Pawnee; andasfor!iive,it was a thing that lived in bis memory, just ns he once remembered reading a visionary story book culled the "Arabian Night's entertainments " when a boy. Well, the general bad now sillied down into an amiable gen- lleuiaiily old fellow, living alone, wilh comlortablc Wealth around him, und having little lo do, save now nud then lo entertain an old chum or comrade in arms, which companionship afforded him an oppoitunitywhich he never lust •' lo light bis battles o'er again. ' But ula o'er this calm evening of the old general's day, a deal of perplexity was doomed to fall and he soon found himself in troubled waters, tho depth of which lie could by no moans understand. At length, however, Ihe honesty of his disposition rose uppermost among his conflicting plans, and his course was immediately chosen. At school he had mice studied "Othello's Defence," to recite at an exhibition, but made a great failure ; and ho now recollected there was something in this defence very much like what he wanted to say. lie got the book immediately, found the passage, clapped on his hut with a determined air, and posted off to the Widow Wndhams with Shak- speare under his arm. "Madam," said General Uncle Toby, opening bis book at the marked place with the solemnity of a special pleader at tbo bar, '•Madam''— " Rude am I in speech, And little bless'd with the set phrase of peace; For since these arms of mine had seven years' pith, Till now, some nine moons wasted, they have used Their dearest action in the tented field : And little of this groat world can I speak, More than pertains to feats of broil and battle, And therefore" Here the General closed the book, wiped his forehead, looked up at the ceiling, and with a spasmodic gasp said, '• J want to get married." The widow laughed for ten minutes, by the watch, before she uttered a syllable, and then sho said -villi precious tears of humor running down her good na- tured cheeks, "And who is it you want to marry, General?" " You," said Undo Toby, flourishing his sword arm in tho air, nnd assuming a military attitude of defiance, as if he expected an assault from the widow immediately. " Will you kill me if I marry you." said the widow, with a merry twinkle in her eye. "No, madam," said the General, in the most serious and deprecating tone, as if to assure her that such an idea had never entered his head. Well, then, I think I'll marry you." said the widow. "Thank you, madam,''said Uncle Toby; but one thing I am bound to tell vou of madam—"I wear a wig!" The widow started, remained silent a moment, and j then went'into a longer, louder, and merrier laugh than she had indulged in before. at the end of which she) drew her seat near the General, gravely laid her ban on his head, gently lifted his wig off and placed it on it on the table. Tho General had never known fear in hot battle, and he now felt a most decisive inclination to turn tail. The widow laughed as though she never would stop, and the General was about to lay bis hand on bis denuded bead and bolt, when the facetious lady placed hor band on his arm and detained him. She then deliberately raised her other hand to her cwn head, wilh a sort of military precision, executed a rapid raanccu- vcr with her fine fingers, pulled off hor whole head of fine glossy hair, find placing it upon tho table by the side of tho General's, remained seated with ludicrous gravity in front of her accepted lover, quite bald! As mny be expected, Uncle Toby now laughed along with the widow, and they soon grow so merry over tho affair that the maid servant peeped through the key hole nt tho noise, and saw the old couple dancing a jig and bobbing their bald pates at each other liko a pair of Chinese Mandarins. So the two very shortly "laid their heads together," upon the pillow of matrimony. Darictics. "Little boys should be seen and not heard," as the little fellow told his master when he could not say his lesson. A cute boy. — "Sam, where have you been?' "We've been swimming father." "Wei Who swam with you then?" Nobody, sir." "Well, but you said,'we've been swimming,'didn't you?" "Wo havt been swimming, father." "Who did you swim with then, you young rascal?" " I? "1 swam with tlio tide, Dad." The yonkcr hardly dodged a potatoo that wns sent at his head. The longer the saw of contention is drawn, the hotter it grows. Weep for love, never for anger; a cold rain will never bring flowers. THE POOREST PLATITUDES. A mathematical line is straight enough, but the linos in geology arc strata. The man who squints rarely makes a good astronomer. It is the early Exciseman who catches the still-worm. It is not cvory baby that curried lobster will ngree with. If a," sAUHotlguc proves a wise head,"^thcif the wisest of mortals must bo dumb persons. Tho man with two wooden legs should never ride anything but a clothes horse. The host "House of Correction" is the one in which a mother-in-law dwells. Of all flatterers tho portrait-painter may bo said to carry off tbo, brush, for no Ilnllcrer understands lhc art. so well as he, of Haltering a person to his verg face.— Punch. o ENIGMA. First find out a word which doth gladness express;' And another which often you're puzzled to guess; .Mention tho bird whoso sweet tones are most cheering. In Iho first bloom of spring, when Nature is waking Let your fancy now stray to a country well known .; Vol again to a tree which is frequently grown : Here now you must bring to your aid a line river; Ere this I've, proved fatal lo many a sailor; Remember that which by the globe's uot possess'd; And wilh what, for a lime, each one has boon bless'd; Lo! on what do too many in vain rely; Disclose mo—a lotter seldom used inn I. When none of these you havo failed to discover, Just link the initials one aflor the other, You'll then bo rewarded and find that Ihe same Will present a fair singer now rising lo fame. Iw. Colonial Secretary's Office. Victoria V. I.. 18th November, 1859. Tho following opinion of the Attorney General with reference to the transfer of real estate is heron ith published for general information. By Command, William A. G. Yocso, Acting Colonial Secretary. NUMEROUS applications for Title Deeds to the town lots in British Columbia have been made which cannot, unfortunately, be grunted: the English law. which has ruled in British Columbia since the formation ofthe colony, required that every valid transfer ol an estate in land must bo made by a writing, .sealed and delivered by the parly transferring, nnd that the word " heirs " should be coupled with the name of the person to whom the transfer is made, if any greater estate than an estate for life is intended' to pass. Tin- right to complete a purchase ofa town lot commenced by some other person, and the right to the land iu full by the person transferring, are both interests in land requiring the nbovc formalities for their valid transfer, and iu both cases the word •'heirs," should have been used. Hence I am unable to issue Crown Grants In sub-purchasers who are unable to produce n Heed, signed and sealed by the original purchaser from the '.'town A measure to remedy past evils shall be iininediatt h prepared. (Signed) George Hunter Cary. rjlENDERS are invited fur RILLS in sums nut less 1 than C250, drawn on tin- LORDS COMMISSIONERS of Her Majesty s Treasury, London. W. DRISCOLL GOSSET, September Tth, 1850. Treasurer. J 0 B P I! I XT I NU, Comprising— POSTERS, nANDI'lLLS, BILL HEADS, CARDS, PAMPHLETS. CIRCULARS, LEGAL BLANKS, PROGRAMMES, CATALOGUES, BLANK" NOTES, WAV-BILLS, SHOW BILLS, BOOKS, etc., etc., etc. Executed in the neatest manner, nnd with Ihi greatest despatch, at lhc Ollice of the "New West minster Times." TUB MS—CASS. A rillLIIAltMONIC SOCIETY. Victoria, V, I., Friday 25, Nov. 1850. T a Meeting of the Committee held this day, it was resolved as follows: 1st. Tho first Winter-Concert for this Season shrill be given in the week preceding Christmas Day. Each Member, in addition to n, personal admittance, will bo entitled to a ticket admitting two friends. 2d. A general mooling of tho whole Society for musical practice, will bo hold in Iho ensuing week, ul a place, and time to bo announced in subsequent advertisement. ,'id. All Members nre. particularly requested to attend such meetings, nnd to invite such ol their friends as mny wish lo become members of the Society. The attendance of all persons proposing lo take a purl in the performances is especially desirable. A. K. BI'iS'HBV. neB-tc Hon. Sec. NOTICE. npENDERS will bo received by the undersigned for j] the removal of the Dwelling House on the corner of Govornmont and Yates, street, near the "Colonial Restaurant." W. J. McDONALD, niKi-lni Wharf street. (^fy^^^ FOK PURIFYING TIIE KLOOD, AN1> FOU THE CURE OF Scrofula, Rheumatism, Stubborn Fleer*, Dyspepsia^ Suit Rheum, Fever Sores, Erysipeloid Pimples, Hilt'*, Mercurial Diseases, Cutaneous Eruptions, l.icer Com- plaint, Bronchitis, Female Complaints, Lou of Appetite, General Debility, Ao. A plentiful (supply of pure blood la as Msenttnl to animal life tut light, ht'Ht, unci genial sbow< iv nro to the vegetable kliiL'ili»ut. When the proper circulation <>f the vital fluid \* Impeded, bick. nofifl 1* tin* Inevitable consequence, the accretions become un. healthy, the liver becomes clogged with Impure bile, which, forced Into the system, vitiates and Inflames the olood, engendering scrofula and cutaneous «rnl biliary disorders. Tho experience of sixteen years has Cully established tho high reputation of this Invaluable medicine: Its curaiHo powers have Wen thoroughly tested in long-standing and obstinate cases, with such invariable success as to call forth the i:»*•-1 Haltering com- mendatlous from eminent physicians throughout thu counts. MEDICAL TESTIMONY. Tlii.' following recommendation U from one of tho oldest physicians in New London, Conn. Messrs. A. B. A l>. Sams: Oentlemen,—Tour Sur^tpnrilla lia.i been very extensively used In this city and the neighboring towns, and so far w~ my knowledge extends, uniformly with success. In a great varlet) of diseases of long standing, nnd ofa very distressing anil dangerous character, which have resisted a long H-t of remedial agonfc*, it has been used- in many <>f them witn complete success, ami in -ill with decided benefit, lt Is re- carded by the medical profession ns a medicine <>f great efficacy in a numerous class of cMseases, such as inveterate constitutional complaints, when the system has been lomr diseased; In eases ol Ion*.: usi! or abuse of mercury; in rheumatism of long standing; in obstinate diseases of the skin ; in enfeebled conditions of tlie system; In chronic abscesses, attended with profuse discharges; diseases of tho bones; obstinate ulcers; chronic pulmonary affections; enlarged glands, ami various other maladies connected with a depraved suite ofthe system. Its use is usually followed with Improvement of appetite and digestion, Increase of Btrength and flesh, better rest at night tho production of a more healthy state of mind, and complete restoration t-» health. Truly yours, WM. STKBNE, M. I). Trepared and sold by A. It. & I). SANDS, Whole«al« PruL'i.'isL's loo Fulton-street, corner of William, New York. For snle by DKWITT. KITTLE k Co., II, JOHNSON & Co, and UEDINGTON At Co.. San Kranclsco; KK'E* COFFIN, Marysville; Ii. H. McDONALD At Co,, Sacramento; and by Druggists generally. IT NEVER FAILS ! CROSSMAN'S SPECIFIC MIXTUEE KOB TIIE CORK OK CERTAIN DISEASES. WITH WHICH UNFORTUNATELY MANY ARE AFFLICTED. Of all Hi" remedies yet dlscororod fur such complaints, this U tin' im..-; cortain, ami leaves no Injurious effects. It makes a speed; ami permanent euro, wllliimt the lc&>t restriction to (liil, drink, ciposnro, or change In application to business. One bottle is generally sufficient to cure nn orilinarj case, which not unfrcquontly disappears after six or cl-ht doses. Prepared ami s..1.1 bv A. II. iV- D. SANDS, Wholesale Druggists, nm Fultoh-streot, cornor of William, New York. For sale by DEWITT, KITTLE .v. Co., II. JOHNSON .v. Co.. Mid UEDINGTON Ac Co.. Snn Francisco: HICK A. COFFIN, Marysville; R. II. McDONALD di Co., Sacramento; and by Unionists generally. SANDS' SARSAPARILLA, FOR PURIFYING THE BLOOD, AND FOR THE iT'i'K OF Scrofula, Mercurial Diseases, Rheumatism, Cutaneous Eruptions, Stubborn Ulceis. Liver Complaint, Dyspepsia, Bronchitis, Salt Rheum, Lumbago, White Swellings, Hip Disease, Enlargement of the Bones and Joints, Fever Sores, Female Complaints, Erysipelas, Loss of Appetite, Pimples, Biles, General Debility, &c., &c. It has long been a most Important desideratum In tho prnrlles of medicine, to obtain a remedy similar to this, and accordingly we find it resorted to almost universally in all those tormenting diseases of the skin so trying to thc paticnoe. and Injurious to the health. It is a tonic, aperient, and disinfectant. It arts simultaneously upon tho btouacu, tho cicoi-lation, and the aowKiii, and thus three processes, which nre ordinarily the result of TiittFF. different kinds of medicine., are carried on at iho same time through the instrumentality of this one remedial agent. Its great merit Is, thnt it meets and neutralizes the active prill ciple of disease it.elf, and when that Is gone, Iho symptoms necessarily disappear. Thc rapidity willi which the patient rccov era health and strength under this triple influence is surprising. REMARKABLE CURE. Lynn County, Oregon Tor., March 11, ISM. Messrs. A. B. k I). Sanhs, Now York : Oentlemen.—In tin spring of IS68, while on our way from Indiana to this place, our eldest boy was seized with a swelling ami severe pains In llifl legs, which day by day grew worse, until his legs contracted, end became so painful thai bo could not walk, nnd wo had to cany him about like aii infant. Wo reached Albany on the 8d of October, completely worn out by fatigue. By tills lime ho was reduced to a perfect skeleton. Here we were enabled lo consult a physician (Hr. Hill), who honestly confessed lie could not euro him, although lie could givo him medicine that would relievo tlio pain. In this exigency something must lie done, or death was Inevitable. Being recommended to try your Sarsn- parilla, I procured n bottle. Alter taking some, ho appeared worso; but persevering with It, I obtained a second iioltlo, which seemed to grapple with the disease, und caused a marked Improvement: tho swelling and pain In the legs wen' reduced, his appotito improved, and his color begun lo return. Thus encouraged, I purchased a third bottle; while Inking it, tbo swellings in ids legs broke, and some piecea of bono one-eighth of an Inch long came out, after which his legs stralghleiie.l ami healed up. He Is now perfectly reeovered, has no appearance of being n cripple, nnd can perform most kinds of common labor, us all our neighbors can certify. Yours, respectfully, CALEB DAVIS. Prepared nnd sold bv A. II. »fc n. HANDS. Wholesale Druggists, loo Fulton-street, corner of William, New York. Forsnlo by DKWITT, KITTLE & Co.,B. JOHNSON & Oft, and HEDINOTON & Co., San Francisco; BICK & COFFIN Morysvilln; K. H. McDONALD & Co., Sacramento; nnd by Druggists generally. ROMAN EYE BALSAM, FOR INFLAMED EYELIDS. The delicate structure of tlio eyelid renders it peculiarly sen Bltlve and liable to disease. When, from any cause, it becomes affected, tho inner membrane rapidly Inflames, and tho eyelid evinces the strongesl prodtapnaltlon lo attraot lo ilnelf humors from all parts of the body. Hundreds of persons of scrofulous habit aro dl.-llgured by rawness or redness of tho eyelids, commonly called sore eyes, aud tortured with apprehensions of Impaired vision, who, hy using Ibis BALSAM, mny obtain almost immediate relief. In all cases, tlio earlier lids remedy is applied tho hotter. READ THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE. Nrw Yokk, duly loth, 18ML Messrs. A. B. & D. BANDS; Gentlemen,— 1 hi.vu boon troubled for yenrs with an affeotion ofthe eyelids, and have tried a nu'n' bor of remedies without experiencing any decided benefit * few weeks since 1 obtained some of your Roman Ktb Balsa". nnd applied It according to the directions; The Ural applloaUOl produced a decidedly bonoflolal eil'eet, and I had not used t t.cek, before my eyelids were entirely free from iiillaminatl , v,'iiv'i dm' net been the case before for many years Vturs, &c. 0. IS. WILLIAMS, Wi UuoAiiw . PRICE, 'i!i CENTS PER JAK. Prepared and sold by A. II. & D. SANDU, W'.oies»'« Druggists, lull Fullnn-strcot, corner of William, Now Yirk. For sale by DEWITT. KITTLE A, Co., II..IOIINSVN fc■ «J, and REDINGTON sVOo*. Ban Francisco; RICH 'c CO**"1 Marysville; It, II. MiiDONALD It Co., Sncram 'o; anU or Druggists generally. l'l iiileil, for tlio Proprietors, every Sattiiday, W Leonard MoClubk, at the Oflice of llic"New Wj" minster Times," Uwgley-strcct, ofl' Vnles-stroet, vlt" Loiiii, in tbo Colony ul Vancouver [sl.ancl.
Titled ""The New Westminster Times"" from 1859-09-17 to 1859-09-24 and from 1859-12-10 onward. Titled ""The New Westminster Times and Vancouver Island Guardian"" from 1859-10-04 to 1859-12-03. Published by an unidentified party from 1859-09-17 to 1860-03-10 and then by Leonard McClure from 1860-09-22 to 1861-02-27.
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