Summerside Journal -- 1869-07-15 -- Page 2

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ternal comererl relations.

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‘to have commended itself to Mr, Adderly,

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OOLONIAL FOLIOY,

(From the Saturday Review )

Mr, Adderley has recently published the |
first part of what is inteuded to be a sert)
of constitutional history of our colonies,
combined with an exposition ot his own
theory of colonial government, Some!
ining of the same sort was done by Earl)
Grey, after &e had long administered the
Colonia! Office; and one of Mr, Adderley’s,
matin dbjéets is to démonstrate tlie tallacy
of Karl Grey’s policy, and to setup a
Abvory Of bis on in its place. Mr. aAd-
dlerley’s long deyotion to this subject en-
titles his arguments to consideration, even
irom those who are unable to see in them
rent fallacies;
and, apart from the special views of which
he has made himsell the advocate, hisuar-
rative may be accepted, as far as it has
yet gone, as a substantially accurite ac-
vount of the relations which haye from
time to time existed between Great Britain
and her numerous offspring.

The changes in this respect have been
very remarkable, Sir Cornwall Lewis re-
yived an almost forgotten fact when he
reminded the men of our day that the
early colonies of this country were almost
entirely independent except in their ex-
The regime ot)
- Protection determined alike oar home and

colonial policy. ‘Phe colonies communi-
eated only with the Board of Trade, and
so long as they supplied us with an ex-
elusive market no one thought of meddl-
ing with their own management of internal
wfuirs. As the natural correlative of this
independence the colonies assumed the
duty of self-protection, and instead of
aanurmuring at the withdrawlof British
troops they were. apt to resent as an cn-
eroachment the appearance of English
redeoats to save them from dangers which
they considered themselves well able to
ward off by their own unassisted efforts.
‘The Protection theory of colonial govern-
anent broke down with the insane attempt
to impose taxes by Imperial authorities ;
-sind when the failure of the system was
manifested by the successtul revolt of the
North American colonies, un entirely new
method of administration was attempted,
For a long time protection was continued
‘more as a boon tothe colonists thai to
«ourselves, but the leading idea which eame
inte vogue was no longer that of political
independence, but of centralized control,
‘The assumption of the right of more ener-
getic interference on the part of the
Mother country necessarily led to the not
yet exploded theory that the colonies were
entitled to rely almost exclusively on |
England for their detence, British troops
maintained at the expence ot this country
were not only tolerated but expected by
aull our colonies, and the new regime Wits |
Dased upon the idea thatit was the function
of England to govern and to defend all
her outlying provinces. ‘The system sap-
ped at once the old sturdy self-reliance of
ahe provincials, and the striving for politi-
eal liberty which had been so marked a
characteristic of what are now the United
States. For infant settlements the plan
avas sufliciently unobjectionable ; but no
statesman could have expected or desired
the continuance of a relation which could
not failto enervate the colonial wind.
And one after another our provinces began
te outgrow this maternal coddling, De-
enands were made for more and more of
the powers of self-government without
any corresponding relaxation of the de-
anand for protection, and after a short in-
aerval we drifted into the tranasition
yeriod with wich Lord Grey's name is so
toegely associated, Constitutions were
granted, freely framed on the Euglish
model, but in two important respects they
gull differed from their prototype. In the
4irst place, the power of influence of the

countries.
subjecting clerical students to milita
conscription as an infringement of the im-
munities, rights and liberty of the Charch

Mes

them. Mr, Adderley has persaaded him-
sell that colonial sell-goverpment, sub-

ject toa continually decreasing measure

of English control and intluence, may go
on for ever without either ripening into a
Constitution which shall embrace the whole
Empire or culutinating ip ultimate inde-
pendence. We believe that to one or
other of these conclusions our whole col-

Joniul history is pointing; and now that

Canada is us necr in time to London as
Edinburgh once was, there are no physical
difligalties Which ean be regarded as in-
surmountable- in the way ofa closer and
niore equal political connexion, But for
the present these are mere speculations,
and though we may foresee that the tide
must in course of time dritt us into one
haven or the other, Mr. Adderly is probab-

‘ly right in assuming that the existing re-

lutions may last for many years to come
without material alteratioa, In the fornr
whieh they have wready nearly reached,
and which they are certain soon to assume,
there will be in many respects advantages
to both parties to the bargain, ‘The col-
onies practically self governing and taking
their own share of the daty of detence,
will no longer impose unreasonable bar-
dens on this country, while something a
little closer than the most intimate alliance
will continue to knit their fortunes with
ours, both in peace or war, Mr. Adderly’s
mistake is, we think, in assuming that a
union so very little more than one of sen-
timent ean be expected to sustain itself in
all emergencies without some’ more defi-
nite political connection. If we are des:
tined to lose what little remains of English
supremacy, it will become a necessity
cither to acquiesce in the loss orto replace
it by some form of contedaration; and the
ultimate dismemberment or perpetual uni-
on ot the various parts of our Empire as it
exists will turn upon the question, which
another generation may have to solve,
whether lederal relations muy or may not
be found to be practicable, If not, the
present phase of colonial governmentscems
not less Wansitury than those which pre-
cecded it.

_—_——
From Scottish American Journal, July 8.

The Publie Debt statement for Jure will
probably show a veduction in the total
umount of the United States debt of about
ten million dollars. The receipts trom
customs and iaternal revenue haye been
very heavy.

Genera! Caballero de Rodas arrived: at
mnaon Monday last. He was quietly
received, and as soon as he was installed
in the Palace he issued vw proclamation, in
this he says the platform of his line of con-
duct is embraced in three words—Spuain,
justice and morality, Reports of engage-
ments between the Government troops and
the insurgents, and of the landing of Am-
erican fillibusters, continue to be received
by every mail, but what amount of truth
there may be in these stories, it is impos-
sible at present to say. Intelligence trom

avana, dated June 27th, reports that
s now no American wur vessel about
the Cuban coast,

I

warge meetings were held on Sunday
Jast in various parts of Ireland by those who
favor the proposition to release the Fenian
prisoners. At the Cork mecting, there
were 6,000 people present, and at Dublin
2,000. Similar meetings were held at
Limerick, Ennis, Mullingar, and Droghe-
da, and in all causes abie speeches were
made, and resolutions passed looking to
the end in view.

The Pope delivered an allocution on
Suaday last, in which he reviewed the
condition of the Chureh ia Italy and other
He deplores the Italian law

Crown, which had been constantly dwindl-} |fe dwells on the evils afflicting the Church

ing in our own Constitution, was repre-

y in Austria and Ilungary, and of the cotn-
sented in the ease of the colonies by the! jlaints of the Bishops in those countri

Ss

dar from unobtrusive action of an English phe events in Spain give rise to sadness

Minister, while, on the otber hand, the
«olonists, though greedy for self-goy
snent, still claimed asa right to be
ed by England from the duty of sell-de-
Jenee, There was asort of balance in
thisarrangement, and Lord Grey consider-
ed that England might well afford the
rather considerable military expence en-
tailed upon her,in consideration of the
substantial control which she still exer
«ised over her hali-emancipated children
And during this period a large leaven of
the old protection theory remained. Col-
onial ships and colonial goods were favour-
ed by discriminating privileges, and the
colonists certainly did not submit to what
they would now regard as dictation with-
«ov getting a very substantial equivalent,
But this, like the forincr system, was es-
sentiately transitory, and though the Crown
{represented by the Colonial Oltice) still
exercised its authority more energetical-
dy in their affairs than in those of Great
Britain, it has for many years been abat-
ing its pretensions, und allowing the
Provincial Legislature to assume an almost
womplete independence, ‘The adoption of
tree trad, largely increased this tendency.
and the present policy of withdrawing
British troops and looking to the colonics
to defend themselves: in the absence of
‘special emergencies, is a natural conse-
«uence of the new-prevailing policy,
“hough not always recognized us such by
eyén the most independent of our colonial
possessions. :

Mr. Adderley raises the question, what
is to be the end of all these changes? — [n-
creasing strength anda growing desi

only one or two goals, Hither the colon-
jes will become, at some future and pro-
Waly distant day, independent of the

Crown of Great Britain, or else they must |}

‘assume the position rather of alliés than
dependants, with something of the nature
ral bond to unite them to the
Mother-country. This alternative is be-
yey tobe understood inthe Noth

merican provinces better than it is at
home; and, while the idea ofan aetual
severance is repugnant to their feelings,
the necessity for some better link than the
Colonial Office supplies is becoming ap-
parent to many of their leading statesmen,
Sumething of this sort seems at one time

but he fears that, however acceptable it
might be to Canadians and Australians,
any participation by such distant kinsmen
iu the conduct of Imperial affairs would
be too great and innovating to commend |
itself to Englishmen. . I’ractically contra-
dieting his own condemnation of Lord
Grey's policy, Mr. Adderly assumes that
the only possible boud that can permnn-
ently unite England and her colouie
mustibe sapplied by the ultiinatd stipre-
muacyofa purely British Parliament.
There is not much assurance of porma-

and mourning,
in Poland, undaunted by Russian persecu-
tion, is a source of consolation,
cution concludes with these words: * Let
the enemies of Christ consider the fate ol

The zeal of the Bishops

‘The allo-

his enemies. Let us pray that they may
be restored to the paths of justice, and
that the Church may be crowned with
fresh trinmph.” “Un Monday. a slight

shock of earthquake was felt in Bologna.

Very Latest Telegrams.

Ottawa, July 8.

Reiffenstein was brought up yesterday
on another charge; fraudulently passing
through cheque for $290,03, which had
been previously paid. About twenty sep-
arate) misappropriations were found
against him + Total amount abstracted
from the Clergy Reserve Fund about $17,-
UU,

London, July 7.
The Fenian agitation in Ireland is still
kept up by numerous meetings and many
outrages are attributed to the organization,
Prince Arthur, the Duke of Edinburgh,
will sail from halifax some time next
month,

London, July 8,

The amendments made in the Louse ot
Lords to the lish Church Bill ave strong-
ly denounced by the Zimes und Daily News.
The latter declares that-it will be the duty
of the Commons to transform what the
Lords have detormed,

Montreal, July 9.

Letters from Jeff. Davis, now at Paris,
render it doubtful if his health will permit
hisreturn. Ifthe recovers sufliciently to
vermit travel, le will spend the summery
in Canada,

All of the military stores in the garrison
at St. John are to be sent to Halitax,

Sir Jolin Young ond suite arrived at
Quebee this morning, and had an enthusi-
astic reception, ‘The strects were lined
with evergreen, and houses decorated with
bunting. Lhe Parliament Mouse has
been fitted up for a grand ball and dinner
to His Exeelicnsy.

London, July 12.

The Emperor Napoleon and his Minis-
ters ure said to have agreed to grant the
political reforms demanded by the Corps
Legishatill, and tor this purpose the Senate
wil be immediately convened.

Lisbon is disturbed by the political agi-
tation so wide spread in Europe,

The resignation of the Spanish Minister
of Justice has been accepled,

Beltast, July 13.
There was a riot here yesterday between
the Orangemen aud Catholics, and fora
tine lob liw was supreme. Much ex-
citement prevails. The rioters dispersed,

nence in such a system, and the best-dis-
posed colonies are apt to resent this kind)
othome control as almost an impertinence.
}t would be otherwise if they hada yore |
in the centwal body, and though a change |
ofthis ktad is not to be anticipated at
present, we are by no nreans satieiied that,
sme form of contederation between Eng.
land and the principal colonies may not
be the ultimate issue of the constitutional |

Galway, duly 12,

Fenian outrages are of daily occurrence
Last night Capt. Lambert was shot: near
his own house and fatally wounded, ‘The
aussi Was promptly arrested,

; Paris, July 12,

A despateh to-day from St, Pierre an-
houuees the arrival of the ** Great Enet-
ern,” and the suecessiul landing of cable.

New York, duly UU.

yovernment which hus been conceded to} Gold 1574.
i 1

NEW YORK,

®
The President's room was gained, after the
oflicers retired on Saturday, the outer door ot
the vaulton the same flat was picked or open
ed with false keys. lt was the usual con-
bination vaultlock, and operdted upon five
distinct bolts, set in sockets ot golid chilled
iron. A second door had to be pened, but
the key tuitwas hanging up, ‘and: this” was
easly managed, ‘Lhis led: them *ipto nh ante-
chamber about six fect in depth by the | same
in width, the sides being lined with shelves,
on which were kept the account Looks of the
bank. ‘these were not distrubed.+ A» third
door still secured the treasures of the institu.
tion, to which the robbers had no key, and
found themselves unable to pick the lock.
‘Their instruments were first brought into play.
With cold chisels they succeeded in making
an aperture atthe side of the door suflicient
to udmit some hooked instrument or other
strong purchase, when by rigging their power-
tul jack-screws to it they quickly sprung the
door sp much as to loosen the bolts and allow
the whole to fly open, ‘his admitted them
to the yault proper, Here. however, the covet-
ed treasure was further secured: in two of
Marvin's safes, both carefully locked.
OPENING THE SAFES.

Nothing daunted the intrepid thieves went
to work at these, They first commenced at
the one on the left land, which vontaineg the
funds of the bank exclusively, ‘They seem to
have tried to blow it open with gunpowder
first, but failing at that, went to work with
their tools and forced an entrance by tearing
the dvor to pieces, ki

: Turn toorr. ~~ |

‘This safe contained the assetg in charge of
the receiving teller, being mainy currency,
gold, and checks. ‘There was $30,000 in gold,
tied up in canvas bags, and filling a consider-
able portion of the available space, One of
these bags was taken out and examined, but,
being found heavy, was left standing on top
of the sate.—Another bag was cut open and
its contents scattered about, a portion of it
probably having been taken for loose change.
Between $20,000 and $30,000 in national bank
tills and greenbacks was in this safe and ap-
propriated by the robbers, but nét much else
of value; $30,000 in checks payable to the
bank, $500,000 in 3 per cent’ certificates,
$78,000 in gold certificates, and abo :t $1,200,-
000 in various bills receivable were lett intact.
‘The other safe was forced upon in the same
manner as the tirstone. ‘This ¢ontained the
exchange packages of the bank, made up. for
delivery ut the Clearing House on Monday
morning, which were left intact, so that the
bank nude its settlements yesterday in full,
and without the slightestinconvenience. Be-
sides these, the sate was filled with small tin
boxes and senled packages belonging to the
customers of the bank, and left for, security.
A nuniber of these, for which these was no
room in the safe, were piled on the, floor be-
tween the two safe ‘These were all, opened
and thoroughly examine l, everything in the
shape of money or negotiable securities in
them being appropriated. ‘The amount thus
taken can only be estimated, as the bank has
no knowledge of or any responsibility fur the
contents of such special deposits. ‘The
President of the bank, Mr D. R. Martin, had
three private boxes here, all of which were
despoiled, but he declined giving his loss.
Win. Okell. exchange broker in the basement
of the bank, had a bux containing a bag of
gold, sundry bonds, cheeks, and $500 in
currency, ‘The currency was taken. but the
other valuables left.. One man, name un-
known, claims that his box contained coupon
bonds to the amount of $50,000, all éf which
were tiken, Other individual losses vary
trom $250 to $100,000, but the losers decline
stating the amount of their losses, and the
bank has no means of knowing. But it is
commonly estimated that, including the amont
lost by the bank, say $25,000, the robbers
secured from $800,000 to $100,000,000 . °

t THE BURGLARS’ OUTIAD :

Besides the solide and 4 " aleeady
referred to, the burglars’ we are told, were
equipped as follows :—
‘The tools used by these fellows were of
every conceivable kind, and all of the best
quality. ‘Lhey consisted of over four hundred
pieces, including everything known in the
burglars art. Besides some superior new
touls for cutting the holes, they had a supply
of crowbars, braces, files, skeleton keys,
drills, spikes, sledge hammiars, two iack screws
one of them of unusal power, jimmies, machi-
nery oil, dark lanterns, &c., allof which they
left behind, and are now in the possession of
the police. They were alsq prepared to en-
counter opposition, having several bowie
kinves, revolvers, two puis of steel hand-
cuffs, a coil of rope cartridges, &e. And in
the line of disguise they were equally well
prepared, having everything at hand with
which to array themselves as gentlemen, as
‘longshoremen, or in any other of a dozen
characters.

New Brunswickers are getting excited over
the discovery of gold at Eel River, ngar Wood-
stock, A telegram from the ;Woodstpck
Sentinel to the St. Jolin’ Telegraph says:—
The California miners says that if the quality
be equal to the quantity, it exceeds anything
they have seen, Itis thought the quartz will
yield one dollar per pound, qo2

The iron brig ‘ Novelty,” built’ to carry
molasses in bulk, has arrived at Boston from
Mantanzas. The dischargh of her ditryo, by
means of hose, was watched with much in-
terest, The apparatus got out of ordyr once,
undabout two hundred gallons of molasses
was lost. The experiment is considered satis-
factory, uy

‘The largest owner of personal property in
the United States is Commodore Vduderbilt,
who is said to hold twenty millions.

A new way of settling the Alabama Claims
is proposed by the New York 7ribune—it
consists in the cession by England of Austra-
lia. Canada not being willing Australin is
to be tried. a

The Peace Jubilee directors ha¥é made a
report showing that the great f. stivil netted
$110,700, A large portion of this is to be
divided among the subscribing towns for the
benefit of the widows and orphans of deceas-
ed soldiers. Mr. Gilmore has been present-
ed with @ house and a lot worth $29,000, and
is promised @ great deal more by his benefit
on ‘Tuesday. ‘The merchants complain that
the Jubilee week wasan uncommon dull
week fur business. :

Mr. T. Briggs (smith, of Portland, has in-
vented a standing rigging for ships. Itis
made of solid round bar iron, with a spring
attachment rendering it elastic at will, which
has been approved by the principal ship-build-
ers and owners of New York and Boston,
particularly by underwriters, and considered
vy practical men as destined to revolutionize
the standing riging of vessels,

The Washington and Ottawa Cabinets are
now in correspondence, through Mr. ‘Thorn-
ton, on the subject of a Reciprocity ‘Treaty.
‘The conclusions arrived at, will soon be made
public. Messrs. Kose and Willey, will con-
dact the negotation on behalf of the Canadian
gover.ment, but it depends on the correspon-
dence now in progress whether they will deem
i¢ worth while to goto Washington, Mr,
Rose hus, itis said, gone to Washington.

We have iton reliable authority that Prince
Arthor will embark for Halifax, inthe Inman
steamer Cily of L’aris, which beat’ leaves
Liverpool on tue Lith of August. “f'Ne City
of Parisis one of the fastest ships’ afloat.
Hx, Krpress. #8
During the past few days potatoes have been
sold from schooners and at the marketat from
2U to 26 cents per bushel.—//r, Aepress.
Frioun,—The advance in Tiour continues,
and despatches from Montreal yesterday, in-
dicate excitement and speculation in the mar-
ket. Lurge sales were made tur the’ Boglish
tarket. Quotations are stil and: hoiders
tight. The total advance in Montreal raages
from 76 tu 90 cents. St. John Telegraph,

CORRESPON DIAN Ok.

+ (For the Summerside Journal.)
TEMPEST IN THE TEA POT.

Mr, Eviror:

The Patriog contains an elaborate, yet silly
preduction, brought forth by a genius who
subscribes himself ‘I. W." That the Patri-
ot’s correspondent is more than ordinary mor-
tal, appears manifest from the fact that he has
discovered such a sublimity and grandeur in
the Parsonage Ground, and in thut place
‘known as the * Narrows,’ as to excel even Par-
adise itself. The correctness. with which he
delineates the Port Hill ‘Pea Party—the vivid
description he gives of the spot upon which
the social gathering assembled, and the gram-
matical perfection of his composition, —all
show that IT. W.” is a genius of great cali-
bre.and of transcendant literary attainments,
Surely it can only be in deseribisg such a
sublime and picturesque scenery ns that of
the Parsonage, that *'L, W.” puts his brains,
his goose-quill and ink into operation.

“TT, W.’s” description ‘of lands covered
with verdure of spruce” is only such as would
originate from a fresh and yerdant spirit like
himself; his statements with regard to the

7ea and the preparations made for it, are such
as would emanate from a judicious and truth-
ful mind. 1t does not require much force of
argument to maintain the latter assertion.
‘Our friend ‘'T’, W.” says ** the tent was built
hy Mr. Wm, K, Ellis, who is quite a connois-
seur at these kind of things, and superintend-
ed by Mr. ‘Thomas Adams, whose taste for a
grand display is unrivalled.” Whether *T,
W.” made this statement through ignorance
or partiality, is not for us to say; but that
Messrs. Wim. R, Ellis and) Thomas Adams
took a prominent part in building and super-
intending the ** immense tent,” is whatis well
known to be a daring falsehood, an imposition
on unsuspecting credulity. We do not en-
tertain the shadow of a doubt as to the com-
petency of cither of these gentlemen to super-
intend the building of a tent, but however
competent and ingenious they may be in con-
structing and decorating such structures, itis
neither right nor just to give them praise
which they do not merit, Ifany parties are
deserving of commendation, they are those
who bestowed the greatest amount of time and
labor, gratvitougly, in constructing the tent,
and in making other arrangements for the
Zea—not those who did nothing more towards
the accomplishment of the work, than stand
gaping and gazing upon the * lands covered
with the verdure of ihe spruce.” If the truth
must be told, Messrs, Jolin Menyard, Law-
rence Yeo, M. Folland, and a tew others were
the parties who per.ormed the most laborious
part of the work in making preparations for
the fea,

But ‘ T, W.” is prone to indulge in the use
of misrepresentations. While he particular-
izes certain parties who presided at the boun-
tifully supplied tables, he forgets to mention
other persons whose tables were as equally
well supplied with all kinds of delicacies, as
were those which are the special objects of
his euology. It shows a partial and invidious
spirit on the part of PT. W.,” to single out
and eulogize several parties who presided at
the tables, while he does not even mention the
names of others whose tables presented as
grand an appearance as did those which’ at-
uracted his particular attention. Mrs. Wm.
'T. Ellis, Mrs. M. Folland, and Miss Folland,
together with the other ladies whose names
were before mentioned in the Patriot, are
worthy of great praise for their laudable ef-
forts to afford pleasure and enjoyment to
those who sat at the tables over which they
presided.

The publishing of the names of partics who
give their assistance in preparing any grand
entertainment, is productive of no good; and
consequently, any persons who assist in
making preparations fora Tea Party, or for
any other similar occasion, should not consider
the mere appearance of their names in 4 rint
as a recompense for their labora. Rust if onsr

of the names of such parties are noticed in
print, all concerned should receive the same
treatment. ‘PT. W.” differs from us on this
point; but should he again attempt lo enlight-
en the readers of the Padrioé by describing
the sublime scenery of the Parsonage Ground,
the lands of the spruce,” the ‘ narrows,”
and Lennox Island, let him deal credibly with
the subject; and should he ever give an ac-
count of a Tea Party, let him tell the truth,
and nothing but the whole truth.
Yours, &c.,
SOMEBODY.

July Sth, 1869.

To tus Epiror or tub JOURNAL,
Sin:—

In a young and flourishing town like this,
where there are so muny young nen, and
some of acknowledged musical ability, why, 1
ask, could not a Band be organized? During
the long evenings which many have at their
disposal, would it not be much better for them
to be improving their knowledge of music,
than to be foolishly squandering away their
time about the streets?

I feel confident that if this divine art” was
more cultivated in Summerside, that the
moral to.e of the plice would thereby be
much improved, and, as a consequence, the
peace and quietness of the community would be
much inercased,

Some might ask where the means to obtain
tustruments would come from. 1 do not fear
any trouble in that score, for certain I am
that our little town has many men who have
sufficient public spirit to subscribe enough to
procure all the instruments that would be re-
quired for a beginning, {

Some of our musical men have talked the
matter over, and from what they know of the
musical ability of the place, feel assured that
if an attempt were made, it would prove a de-
cited success,

loping that at attempt may be made, and
that you will give it your hearty support,

J remain, &c.,
MUSICUS.
Summerside. July 7, 1869.

MALPEQUE TEA,

Mr. Eviron; i

Your prompt notice of the Malpeque Tea
and Bazaar, appearing in your paper on the
day following the event, is deserving of ac-
knowledgment, and is fully appreciated by
the Princetown Congregation. If you have
not flattered them, they must he good cater-
ers. Lfearyou run some risk of being im-
mortalised for having complimented the
Ladies so highly.

‘The parties concerned feel both compli-
mented and gratified by the very liberal pa-
tronagé extended to their entertainment,
which was, in consequence, a complete suc-
ceds, realising a little over £190, And al-
though you assume that the good order and
arrangement was due to the efficiency of the
managing committee, is it not probable that
itis due in a much greater degree to the
good conduct und respectability of those who
patronized it. From the appearance of the
guests, I should judge that they were all well
pleased with the mannerin which they were
entertained; and I feel quite safe in saying
that they were not more so than their enter-
tuiners wished and intended they should be.

THEA DRINKER,

Malpeque, July 12, 1869.
We have been favoured with the perusal of
aletter from master Jabez 8. Barnard, son
of Silas Barnard, Keq., formerly of tills city,
Our readers are aware that this young lad
went as an apprentice on board of the Mis-
sionaty Ship. Dayspring, where he still re-
mains. Me seems much pleased with the
opportunities of visiting so many of the na-
merous islands in the South Seas. While he
wrote, the Dayspring was at Auckland, New
Zealand, where our young friend had met
Mr. Charles Bell, Captain Campbell, and
others from our Island, who had shown hii
much kindness. Jat,

THURSDAY, JULY, 15, 1869. |

‘than he does,

Sununerside Journal.

en IN

THURSDAY, JULY 15, 1869,

No notice can be taken of annonymous com-
munications. We must know the names and
addresses of our correspondents as a guaranty
of their good faith. We cannot undertake to
sommunications that are not used,

THE INDUSTRIAL EXHIBITION,

We hope that our numerous “readers,
both in town and country, do: not: forget
that there is to be an Industrial Exhibi-
tion in Summerside some time in Sep-
tember. next, ‘These Lxhibitions are
capital things; they are characteristic of
the age we live’ in. Every one who is
engaged in any particular branch of in-
dustry is naturally desirous to know whe-
ther others in his own and in foreign coun-
tries, who are engaged in similar employ-
ments, produce better or worse work
Ifhe and his neighbors are
getting behind-hand,it is good for him and
them to be aware of the fact ; and if they
are pushing ahead of their neighbors in
one particular, it is well that the world
should be made acquainted with the im-
provement. Besides, in no way can men
benefit so much and so readily by the
improvement of: their neighbors,’ as» by
inspecting the very best specimens of
their workmanship, and comparing it
with theirown.. ‘The great International
Exhibition held in London, in New York,
and in Paris, have done the civilized
world a great amount of good, Those
who visited them have been able to sce
who they are that excel, and who are de-
ficient. Nations and individuals are, by
examining the work of other nations and
individuals, stimulated to. emulate those
who surpass them, and are warned to
avoid the faults of those whom they sur-
pass. Englishmen learn lessons in taste
and neatness from foreigners, and foreign-
ers see in what the peculiar excellence of
the Englishman's work consists, and when
they go home again, endeavor to attain
the measure at least of that excellence.
In this way many lose a foolish and
groundless conceit of their skill, and learn
to respect the attainments vf others.
This peaceful competition tand increased
self-knowledge results in benefit to all.
What is attained on a large scale, and in
a great degree by national exhibitions, is
also attained on a smaller scale, and in a
less degree, by local exhibitions. It is
for the interest of all, that all our articles
of cxport should be of the best quality.
Kyery Islander who sells a bushel of oats,
a pound of butter, a barrel of pork, or a
yard of homespun, is either benefitted or
injured by the character which the par-
ticular article that he deals in bears in
the foreign market. It is the same with
live stock. If our horses, sheep, cows
and pigs get a good name abroad, the
demand for them will be increased, and
they will always command the highest
price in the market. But if any article,
the product or the manufacture of this
Island, is pronounced an inferior article
where it is offered for sale, its price is
depreciated, and it is a very long time
gaining for itself.a gaod. ahewweters Whe
improvement will be made at home a long
time before it is recognized and admitted
abroad. In no way can we keep ourselves
‘posted up” as to the state of the Island
with regard to its manufactures and the
products of its bountiful soil, as by fre-
quent and well-attended exhibitions.
The man who strives to make the best
article, or to raise the best stock, even if
he fails to exeel some others, will do
much better than if he never attempted
to gain a prize, He, in fact, does win a
very great prize, for the knowledge which
he gains and the habits which he acquires
in the peaceful strife, are a thousand times
more valuable to him than a half bushel
of medals or a pocket-full of bank notes.
Besides, people who live a quiet country
life are not a little benefitted Ly the
wholesome excitement which tle annual
Exhibition affords. The lady who is
striving to weave the best web, or to knit

the best shawl, has not only a useful occu- |

tion for her hands, but a pleasant and
healthy work for her mind, So itis with
the furmer who is bound to raise the best
colt or heifer, or what not in the country.
Ife is always on the look-out for better
plans than common to improve the breed
of his stock, and is eager to find out and
adopt better methods of rearing them.
The interchange of thought and experi-
ence which takes place at these gather-
ings which we advocate, does a world of
good to all who take part in. it, very
one, then, who-wishes to see our tight
little Island go ‘ahead and keep ahefd in
the march of, improyement, should do
what lies in /i’s power to push it on, In
no way can this be done more effectually
than by taking up some piece of work,
and by endeavoring to do it as well as it
possibly can be done. When some hun-
dreds or some thousands are so employed,
we may calculate that some improvement
will be made in many things, and the
greater the number of competitors, the
greater difficulty will there be to obtain a
prize, and the more valuable will it be,
and the more honor will it confer, when
itis gained. We think that our stock
breeders should make it a point to bring
their best animals to the exhibition.
When it is once known that all the best
horses, eheep and cattle in the county are
to be seen on a certain day at a certain
pluce, dealers from the neighboring Pro-
vinces would make it a point to attend
and make their purchases on that day.
By thus bringing the buyer and _ sciler
together, we sive both a great deal of
trouble and inconvenience. We hope sto
see the Exhibition well attended, as well
by those who reside at a distance’ from
Summerside, as by those who live hear
this town, We would like to know that
the inhabitants of the County took a pride
in keeping up the character of their end
of the Island, They should make up
their minds that Prince County Stock,
Prince County Manufacture, and Prince
County Produce suovry and must be the
very nest Stock, Manufacture and Pro.
duce on the Istend.

te Ti Sacrament of the Lord's
Supper will (D.V.) be dispensed at the
Chureh of Scotland, De Sable, on Sunday,
25th July, by the Rey, James McColl,

' Address
From the Members of Avexanxpna Lopar of
Hrree § Accepted Masons, to the Rev. Uunny
B. Swapey:
Dear Sir ann Brorner,—

The Master, Wardens and Members of
‘Alexatidra Lodgé of Free and Acvepted Ma-
sons, on the approach of your removal from
amongst us, beg siticerely to testify to you our
high esteem and respect for you, not only as
a member of our Lodge, but also as a Minister
of the Gospel and a member of society.

We can but faintly find words to express the
regret which we feel at your departure from
amongst us, where your many amiable quali-
ties have commanded the universal respect of
all shades of society. i

We wish sincerely to thank you for the very
eflicient: manner in which you performed the
duties of Chaplain of our Lodge for these last
three years, and we can assure you that the
many pleasant hours we have had the pleasure
of spending in your society will not soon be
effaced from our memories.

We would respectfully offer our kindest
wishes in behalf of Mrs, Swabey and all your
family, and trust that, with the Divine bless-
ing, you may have a safe and prosperous voy-
age across the Atlantic, and a cordial recep-
tion upon your arriyal at your far-distant
home. ;

In conclusion, Dear Sir and Brother, our
most earnest hope is that, although we may
neyer meet again on earth, when the voyage
of this life is over, we may all meet in that
eternal Lodge on High—that Mouse not mado
with hands, eternal in the ileavens.

: : WM: R. ELLIS, W.M.
: ’ ‘WM. "I. -BLLIS, 8.Wy
: . THOS, ADAMS, J.W,
, J.J. JOUNSTONE, Sec.
June 24, 1869,

Re ply:
CuanLorrerown, June 26, 1869,
To the Master, Wardens and Brethren of

Auexanpra LODGE of Free and Ac-
cepted Masons:

My Dear Breruren,—

I thank you sincerely for the exceedingly
kind Address with which you presented me
on the eve of my removal from among you.
It affords me no small degree of pleasure and
pride, I can assure you, to learn the esteem
and respect you have been pleased to show
towards me, not only as a member of your
Lodge, but »lso as a Minister of the Gospel
of Peace and a member of society.

The regret with which I leave a Parish where
T have otliciated(so many years, and which is
endeared to me by the recollection of so many
kind friends and co-workers, and ‘so many
pleasing associations, is, on my part, sincere
and heart-felt. ‘lo know from you that such
regret is reciprocated by you, makes my de-
parture still more painful.

I hardly feel myself entitled to the praise
you bestow upon me for the manner in which
I performed the duties of Chaplain of your
Lodge during the past three years that 1 had
the honor of filling that office; but I can as-
sure you that, while other duties frequently
called me away from you, and prevented me
from giving that time and attention to the
Lodge that I should have wished, still my
heart and best wishes were always with you.
The mary pleasant hours I haye spent with
you, both in the Lodge and-out of it, I will
always remember with the warmest feelings ;
and wherever my future lot may be cust,
memory will often carry me back to my dear
mother Lodge, and the dear associations con-
nected with it.

For your kind wishes in behalf of Mrs.
Swabey and our family, I beg on their behalf
to thank you, and cordially join in your prayer
that our voyage accross the Attantic may, with
the Divine ble sing, be a safe and prosperous
one. ’

If, in the distant city to which we are called

to Jabor, and which, hereafter, we are to mak
wee heey we Qua sucn KING Trends an

hearty co-workers as we now painfully leave
behind us, we are sure that our labors will be
both lightened and blessed.

It may be that in the dispensations of Pro-
vidence we may not mect again here below,
but itis my highest hope and most earnest
prayer, that when the Great Architect sum-
mous us away, we may finally obtiin His pre-
cious promises, and finding acceptance through
the merits of our Redeemer, pass through the
gates and into the Temple and City of our
God, never nore to part.

HENRY B. SWABEY.

LOT 7 TEA PARTY.

The Tea Party at Lot 7 came off on Thursday
last, according to advertisement. The day
was everything that coald be desired, conse-
quently the whole alair passed off mostsplen-
didly. The grounds selected for the occasion
displayed the good taste and judgment of the
managing committee. A more picturesque
and beautiful spot could not be found of the
Island. ‘here were ample amusements pro-
vided for the gay and light-hearted, while the
grave and sedate, who ‘‘cared for none of
these things,” if, indeed, they were not the
very quintescence of misanthropy, must have
felt the influence of the season around them.
We would not envy either the man or the
woman in whose breast no sympathetic cord
vibrated in unison to the general happiness
which appeared on almost every countenance.

The adjacent townships must have been
almost completely depopulated--people com-
ing from all quarters,—even remote sections
of the country sending their qhota of the
beautiful, some of whom were the very im-
personation of all “the graces, meckness,
holiness and love.” ‘The merry t nes of tho
violin sent a thrill of pleasure and delight
through many a heart, while

- Wild and high the ‘Cameron's gathering*

rose is
The war-note of Lochiel, which Albya's hills
Have heard, and heard, too, hive her Saxon foes +
How in the noon of day that pebroeh thrills
Savage andshrill! But with the breath which fills
Their meuntain pipes, so fill the mountaineers
With the fierce native daring which inetils
The stirring Lidl of a thousiund years,
And Evans Donald's fume rivge in euch cline:
uun's ears!

As Ten Parties are now ‘all thie rage, and
appear to have’ become an established institu-
tion of the Island, tiie people of each locality
in which one is held, naturally imagine theirs
to be the best of the season. We, however,
do not claim any super-excellence in the get-
ting up of ‘Tea Parties: but if general enjoy-
ment be any criterion to judge by, then we
unhesitatingly assert that Lot 7 ‘Tea has been
the most devided success we have as yet heart
of. From a financial point of view, it will
also compare favorably with any of the sea-
son, the handsome sum of £110 having been
realized.

At is our earnest hope and desire that tho
time is not far distant when we will have the
pleasure of attending another similarly good
time in the immediate vicinity, and that we
may be able to say of it, what we shall con-
clude by saying of the one which is past, that
“A thousand hearts beat happily ; and when
Music arose with ite voluptious swell, xu
Soft eyes look'd love to eyes which spake agnin,
And all went merry asa marriage: bell.” "

—Com,
ll ee

On Tuesday night about 12. 0’clock, there
was an alarm of fire, and the citizens on turn-
ing ont on the street were surprised to find
that the conflagaration w.s at the Barracks.
‘The building that was designed for a hospital,
but which has recently been given up by the
government for a Poor House, was envelop-
ed in flames before any assistance reached
the ground. We are happy to say that hy the
praiseworthy exertions ot the ngine Com-
panies the fire was confined to the building
in whieh it originated. As no person was
living in the intended Poor House, foul play
is suspected with respect to the cause of the
fire. Parties guilty of arson, if discovered,
should be punished to the utmost rigor of the

jaw. Pat,