, 1880-03-21
CANADA.

western BI1ls-The Stadacoua Bank
Christian Rrothers-Lake Navigation.
Special Dispatch to The Chicago Tribune
OTTAWA, March s0.-The liabilities Of William
Danncrman, H. P. for the South Riding ct the
County Of nenfrew, who was placed in insolvency
by writ Of attachment on the 25th ult., are
estimated at 500 900, Of which over $4,000 is tt
the Merchants Bank, which institution Is re-
ported to hold as security the entire assets OF
tho estate. It is thought there will be nothing
left for the unsecured creditors. MIR. Banner
man WAS engaged In the lumber business at
Renfrew, and, some five years ago, on withdraw
ing from the house Of Barnet, Zimmerman e. Co.
vas reputed to be worth 100000.
Sptciar Dispatch to The Chicago Tribune.
MONTREAL, March a.-Durng the past week
the Grand Trunk has shipped 800 carloads Of ice
to the Western States from this city. The ice Is
Of splendid thickness and quality, and, If the
weather continues favorable, still further ship
ments will be Forwarded Westward.
A memorial has boen sent to Sir Charles Tup-
per by the Montreal Board OF Trade asking for
an intimntdon that the Welland Canal will be
opened as early this year as possible. This Is due
to tho fact that statements are being published
that the opening Of tho canal will be delayed un-
til May on account Of the works in progress
on it.
How the coming Government currency meas
lre will affect the hanks is ut present prin-
cfpa1 topic Of discussion on st, Francois Xnyier
street. It is said to be quite certain that the
Government will issue 81 bills: but member OF
Parliament who arrived hast evening, and who is
hugely interested in bnnking, expresses the
opinion that the issue Of Is bills by the banks
will not be interfered with. Bank stocks are not
injurIousiy affected by the prospect Of the
measure, which some brokers think has been
F,.11r
among city hunks is that the Government will
exercise their power in regard to the issue Of
currency with moderation.
In the Superior Court to-day, Justice Mackay
gave judgment in the case Of BrGwis against
Stewart, which vas suit BY tho owners Of the
steamship Ncttleworth against tho Steamship
for services rendered to the latter in towing her
into Gaspe Tfarbor, where she lay disabled in Il
fog off the coast Of Anti6ost Capt. Stewart.
Of the Luke Champlain. when in distress agreed
Nettleworth. Subsequently he asserted that
tho bargain! was exorbitaut, and refused
cunstances this remuneration would have been
ample, although the vessel saved was worth with
full cargo Perhnps eloooMt Nor @ WIS there AM, any
an cxorhitnnt demand; but the pnnr In the
case wns TINT, utter reaching the harbor in
safetJ, Stewart made no protest against the ar
rlngcment. The condensation was an after
thought. In view Of these fncts, the Court could
do nothing, consequently the judgment. Of the
Court would go for the full! demand Of :eSoo
sterling.
Special Dispatch to The Chicago Tribune.
Draw, March s9-An 20: cvent occurred & the
r,lnc, Hillhurst, Eastern Townships, of con-
siderable interest to the stock breeders Of the
country. The Fourth Duchess Of A{rdrfe,
aaMghter Of the Tenth Duchess 1 ia whdeh "a. has real
fine heifcr calf.
The depletion Of population in Ottawa City
and the Ottawa Valley IS still continuing. The
f11Sf IN 1nx TN
feet mania. Old and young, wcll-to-do and
poor, appear to be alike affected. The Minister
it. One fact il becoming Certain: that the pop
ulntton of the city is decreasing rapidly; that
entitled t. two Parlamentant REPRESENTATIVES,
unless the number of Representatives for Vest
crn cities be Increased. About 100 people in all
left Ottawa this week, all intending to settle
elsewhere, and the majority in the Suites.
An official in the Civil Service here has been
permitted by the Government to acquire under
15,00o acres OF the best lands in the Northwest
and Manitoba The names in which the lands
urc taken. up are those Of Government cnl-
fccfct1 iu each case. This may be good thing for
Civil-service o1np1oyes but IS bad for the bona
tide settlers
incorporation Of companies to cons1ruct railways
from Winncpcg to Nelson River, and to build
a line or steamboats, forthe navigation Of Hudson
ating @ to The the Northwcst @ now before f. % Faracnt
thut will require careful consideration before
pussing their fnnl stages The bill incorporat-
provides that tho Company may buy lands and
hold the same for period not exceeding twcn-
ty-f1ve years, and may sell the same In whole or
on. Already protests come from the Northwest
against the extensive system Of land-loeking
which prevails OH one excuse Or another, and
claiming that difficulty Is being experienced by
settlers in obtaining lots from tho Government
Mr. Sand ford Fleming is being attacked by
of impending chnrges in the engineering staff Of
t tho Pacific Railway appears to be confirmed. t
is stated that Mr. Flcmi5g's resignation will
Government.
In the BlnKing and Commerce Committee, the
act for winding up the st'ldaconn Bank was con-
siucred, and Il petition against the bill was pre-
scnted, signed by twenty-five shareholders, rep
$90.00o Mr.. Kirkpatrick said the bill
was Of IN unusual character, as the bank, up
to recent timt. had been paying dividend,
and announced that It was in a good condition.
He moved that the bili bc referred to sub-com-
nitteo Mr. Taley sid n,tSS he would shortly bring
new their chnrters and that provisions would be
nude To enable two-thirds Of the shareholders
to wind up the bank The motion tn refer the
bill tn q subcommittee WnS lost, and the bill
passed.
Special Dispatch to The Chfeugo Tribune.
MONTREAL. March ao-The Rev. a. J; Bray
Church will accompany him to public hall,
where he shortly intends to preach in future. 1t
appears that tho church editlce Mt present oc-
cupicd by the congregation is weighed down
with debt, which CAN only be lquidatcd by sule
Of the building. The congresation is not strong,
and, Notwithstanding MIR. Druy has remittcd 30
per cent at his SALARY, the financial difficulties
ire still more than the members can bear.
The 24th of June next. st: Jean hnptiste-nay.
Of the Christian Brothers. 4 oircular-lctter has
been issued, ordaining Its celebration with all
possible soleunty IN I'LL the houses OF the Order,
situated. For the purpose, u noyena
will commence on the 18th aud end on the. 18th.
Special Dispatch to The chicago Tribune.
TORoSr,). March 20.--Luke. navigation will
open at least fur weeks earlier this thnn last
rear It Is doubtful, however If the Welland
,uual will be open for traffic any earlier than
1suui. Shipowners look forward to u brisk sea-
;on.
The recently-amended Municipal act empow-
,1s the City Council to assess lawns and pad !
locks at an Increased rate, also water-iuts and |
rElng land within the city limits. 1t is clai1ncd
hat this wilNncreAse the general assessmcntby |
,yer s., 100000.
SAWYER'S ELECTRIC LAMP.
NEW YORK, March 2o.-sawyers new electric |