The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-10-01
Affairs I'm Canada.
OUR TORONTO CORRESPONDENCE.

OVh IOhONIO SOnnESAoNbSEsSD
TORONTO September 26, 1885,
The Cruel Seduction al Port Hope-FligM Of the Gully
Wife and Her Paramour-Agony of the Husband-7rd-
rtls Of the Berayer-Hs Death By the Hands Of the In
j,red MGr-The Great Western Railcay Finonciers asd
Their 7dctics-Agriculral and Floral Ezhitition-Lo-
eel Poihcs-Oran9emsen and Rstbonmen-AarkG Re
ports.
Seven or eight weeks ago seduction and fight Of the
wife eminent barrister at Pert Hope excited feelings
Of the deepest commiseraton among all who had any
knowledge OF the parties and acquainted with the
singular bsseness urptude and deceit whereby the So
ducer succeeded in accomplishing his fell purpose.
respectable barrster named Brogden, universally es-
tee med the misfortune time since 10 introduce
10 bis family circle named Henderson, whose in
trDacy rpened quickly that very short time after
wards he beca n inmate Of Brogdens house. Hen
repaid his friends kindness by sedscng his wife
Vague hints and doubtful nuendoes reached Brogden's
ear from time TO time-he attempted to combat his
doubts, and smiled at the malice he believed or
foolish person. AT last unable to endure his misery any
longer, he sent Tor Henderson and demanded from
him the truth HENDERSON came armed,
ed his crminality and threatened to snoot Brog-
den II be did not at once cease all inquiry and
remark. Shortly after wards the gui ty parties fed
the States Henderson passed upwards on Monday last,
the Rochester boat When they touched at Port Hope
he boldly stepped OF the boat and approached per
sons standing there with the Intention OF address
ing them But all turned with disgust from his approach
The boat passed on, ann Henderson with it. George
bogden heard by some means that Henderson TO
turn next day and accompany his sisters the Provn
cal Exhibition He the watch aud shot his quon.
Gam friend ut the wharf a. the boat approached the
quay. he made efior, AT escape, bot walked slowly
ana deliberat away, and shortly Afterwards
dered himself 10 constable, and was taken TO the Town
Hall until the verdict o. the jury should be given.
verdict signed by sixteen out Of eighteen jusymen
has pronounced that Henders. ! fell by the hand of
George Broedn under circumstances Of great and JUST
liable provocaton
Toe ates, from England announces the defeat Of
the Hamilton or Great Western Railway party gave
you ght sKet some Tine since of the position OF the
southern and Great Western Railway companies, with
their causes OF disagreement One Of the principal OF
these subscription Of f5o 900, said to have been
made by the Buchanan party, whsh their opponents
guei was not bno de one. The matter will be set
at rest the result will likely prove to be that
was the Vice President o. the Great Western Company
who d. ew Tor this amount on the company Ia England
that instead OF private suoscr pton, has been
Great Western mouey winch saas been uniRwfuly used
Mr. Isaac Buchan failed 10 remove The unfavorabe
impression which his scheme nal already created dur
Western. Il not now likely that the Hamilton party
will be inclined 10 risk lher case In chsncery is said
that they have already sougat 10 make compromise
with their opponents.
The fourth annual exhibition OF the County of Ontario
Agricultural and Floral society was held a. Waitoy
wednes day Owing the facilities now afforded by the
opening OF The Grand Trunk Railroad in this direction
enabled without much loss of time TO be present.
and finer exhibition OF horses and cattle considering all
its dis vantages, IL has before been my
witness. some Of the animals would take first class
dAls 10 any exhibition in either Europe America.
ratner fei feature, anu WniCn seemed 10
exquisite enjos ment 10 not lew white waist oised and
delicatey fragile moustscned gentlemen, trial of
skill the papoorte between i've young ladies. II
made regret the Of sixty winters aud think OF
the good old time when another greeting than the ten
der sentimental touch o. white kid glove would have
awaited the fair creatures after really successful and
creditabls perfo; nance.
H. gho! Hi for one and twenty
There really nohng Of interest taking place here In
the political world, save the grdmbugs aud bespaering
Of the journalists ABOUT the approaching Legislative
Council election There eth the same amount Of abuse
&c. n is usual on such occasions, but the OF the
people trouble their heads very little about the matter
body, suTerann uated in body and ind. has been
general for The people 70 bother themselves much about
who shall OIL IT,
The census in process OF being taken and has been
made political tool of 10 crush the ministry, because
few old maids and spruce bachelors cared not 10 maze
known how many years they had chi yed, the degnis
OF single happiness
An eminent merchant of our city Who has made him
sell rather busy 10 Orangs professions, &C. ABOUT the
town received Ribbon despatcn from Captain Midnight
that be ~ould let starlight IN oush him n he not
more careful THIS is generaly believed TO nave been
hoax played by some or the purpose Of having Q
lark out Of the gentleman question IL has ds pur
pose, Tor the terrible uissve seaed with black coiu,
has gone he rounds OF all papers, with the OF
aseH elected martyr The gentleman talks Of his danger.
Business during the week has been very brisk and
large QUANTITIES OF money. produce and goods have
changed hands Cash Il siii tight among our country
merchants and they fnd great difficulty. in cases
In meeting their liabilities
The fsli seeding Of wheat is completed, aud
the crop has beeu 20 the ground under very
able cir umsiances IN arts II is already showing
above tee sod The wheat has fallen thus last week
somewhat: the rews By the Indian has not bad
aging eject on prices a. being The ruling figure At
which markets closed to-day. The supply very fair
bot farmers ~-re unwilling 20 sell.
sppes are plenifu-tae ruling hgure Is 81 barrel;
but peaches are very scarce. and o. rs 81 SO Per
bushel will bring but nediu quality; IN fac. ali
sorts IL fruit are very scarce ami dear al present