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LOCAL,
Tur Hon. J, ©. Pope purchased and shipped |-
this fall, from Sammerside, upwards of 100,-
000 bushels oats.
It 1s rumored that the Legislature of this
Island will meet for the despatch of business
in February next.
Tur Steamer Princess of Wales brought trom
Pictou, on Saturday last, Colonial and Ameri-
can Mails of a late date.
Tue harbor is now all but frozen over. The
Steamboat Ora ceased plying on the Ferry on
Saturday last,
Tun first Mails by the winter route, namely,
Capes Traverse and âTormentine, were taken
across the Straits yesterday by Capt. Irving
and his assistants.
George Large, aged 16 years, son of Wm.
Large, Esq., of New Wiltshire, died suddenly
of heart disease, on the 18th inst., alter return-
ing from church.
âTue Members of St. John's Lodge of Free
Masons attended service in St, Paul's Chureh,
at 11 o'clock, on Tuesday last, and dined to-
gether at the City Motel, in the evening.
Aw English and other outward-bound Mails
were forwarded to Pictou, via Georgetown, on
Saturday evening last. Thos, Hundrahan and
Ralph Peake, Esyrs., were passengers, enroute
for England,
Tun Clara F. Friend was sold on Saturday
last, and bought in fer ÂŁ520 by Mr. Hall, for
her former owner. Sheis worth a great deal
more, but the people here did not wish to bid
against Mr, Friend,
Tur private Chapel of the Christian Bro-
thers, In St. Patrickâs Hall, was blessed during
the week by the Very Rev. DOr, McDonald,
V.G, Mass was celebrated in it at six oâclock
on Christmas morning.
From a paragraph on the Reading Room
slate, We learn that Mr, David Laird has re-
signed the seat in the Legislature, which the
Sheriff very extraordinarily assigned him last
summer, We presume that Mr. Cameron will
be declared the member elect.
Crnstaas Day was frosty,fine and pleasant,
and duly observed in all the churches. The
festivities of the day were observed on Mon.
day, which was proclaimed a Public Holiday,
Next Monday, the 24 proximo, will be observ-
ed in a similar manner, in honor of New
Year's Day.
âTre second of a series of Public Temperance
Meetings, under the auspices of the Sons of
Temperance, of this City, will be held in the
Division Room, (Lower Atheneum, east end,)
this Wednesday evening, the 28th inst. Chair
taken at 8 o'clock; doors open at half-past
seven. Acollection willbe taken up. Free to
all.
Own last Wednesday night, two men by the
names of John Annear and Daniel McDear-
mid, who have not been sober for some time
past, set fire to two Indian camps at Montague
Bridge, and killed one of the Indians named
Louis Nicholas. A Coroner's inquest is being
held over the body, the result of which we
shall know in due time. The men have been
arrested and committed to Kingâs County Jail,
to await trial at the eusulng term of the Su-
preme Court,
3gâ Look out for Harvie'âs Almanack for
1871. Ready for sale in a few days.
COLONTAL,
The Legislature of Nova Scotia is called)
together for the despatch of business on the
2d of February, 1871,
A Montreal despatch of 13th inst. says a
deputation from Red River is now at Wash-
ââ asking for the annexation of that
Colony, with the consent 6f Queen Vie-
toria.
Messrs. Black, Brother & Co., have dis-
covered that one of their employees, named
Swanson, has been robbing then of block-
tin, and other goods. The thief has been
arrested.
A little boy, son of Thomas Rhind, Esq.,
City Clerk, Halifax, fell over a baluster \*
the Albro Street School, and was consider-
ably injured, but fortunately none of his
bones were broken.
Halifax being now the head quarters of
Her Majesty's army In British North Amer-
ica, the various military libraries will be
concentrated here, and placed in the stone
building opposite the Ordnance yard.
Mr Edward Howell, a young machinist of
IIalifax, has invented a new rotary engine,
for which he has obtained a patent. He
claims that it ischeaper, simpler and more
durable than the ordinary engine,
Mr. Isane B. Hubley, proprietor of the
Halifax Steam Dye Works, while attending
service at the North Baptist Church on Sun-
day night, 18th inst., took a fit. He was re-
moved to his residence, where he expired in
a few hours.
Two executions took place at Kingston,
Ca., on Wednesday, the I4thinst. One of
the unfortunate men, named Dunn, was
hauged for killing a gaurd of Kingston Pen-
itentiary, while endeavoring to escape.
Deacon, the other man, poisoned his wife.
A man named MeDonald, belonging to
P. E. Island, walked over Charlotte Street
Extension, in St. John, N. B., one day last
week, and fell a distance of 23 feet, among
small stones. He received severe injuries,
but he is likely to recover.
The schooner 7. W. Chesley, of Annapolis,
has been seized by the Custom officers, at
St. John, N. B., upon a charge of smuggling.
The Schooner had arrived from the States,
with a â of flour, pork, sugar, &c., and
was about to sail for Annapolis when
seized.
A lad named Thomas Harvey has been
arrested in Halifax for endeavoring to pass
a forged check at the Bank of Nova Scotia
in Halifax. It was drawn in the name of A,
Grant, Esq.,of the Colonist, Two other lads,
one of them in the employ of Mr Grant were
also concerned in the forgery, and they have
too been arrested,
The St. John Globe says the programme of
the Local Government for the coming session
saa a for the abolition of the Legislative
Jouncil, and the reduction of the number of
members in the House, from forty-one to
twenty-one. It is reported that ifthe House
will not adopt the Government scheme, there
will be a dissolution.
The action against James MeLaughilin,
Principal of the Albro Street Public School,
who was charged with having excessively
flogged a pupil named Woods, has been
withdrawn from the Police Court. It is un-
. derstood that McLaughlin paid the boy's
father $25 and costs of Court, in consider-
ation of withdrawing the case. It would
have been much more satisfactory to the
public had the case been proceeded with.
The caso of Miss Lestrange, killed on the
_ Grand Trank Railway the other day, is a
very sad one. She was on her way to Que-
bec to be married, and was a second class
assenger. In the car there was a dranken
ellow, and to protect the girl from his un-
couth behaviour, one of the employees told
her to sit in the first class car. After she
had been thore a while the conductor ordered
her out, and in going back she fell between
the cars and was killed,
Tue Prorosen Great Boat Race.â
âBell's Life in London,â of December 8rd,
states that Mr. Renfort, of the Tyne crew,
has received a letter from Mr. A. W. Scott,
secretary of the Royal Halifax Yacht Club,
with a copy of the programme for the aquatic
contests proposed to be held on Halifax har-
bour next summer, and in reply has intima-
ted that he will enter a crew for the four-
oared race and compete himself in the single
seull race. The only requisite for the races
is the fands. . The committee having this
part of the affair in charge will shortly solicit
subscriptions from the public.
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EUROPEAN.
â
Lonpon, Dee, 18.ââThe Observer says that
Granvilloâs despatch to Bismarck expresses
the hope that Prussia will abstain from the en-
forcement of her theories, and will frame ami-
cable arrangements.
A Protestant meeting will be held in London,
soon, to denounce Gladstone's recent declara-
tion concerning the Pope,
âTwo prominent members of the North Ger-
man Parliament, for thelr anti-war acts, have
been arrested on a charge of high treason, by
order of Bismarck. :
The 10th Prussian corps, on occupying Ven-
dome, Friday, captured six guns and a mitrail-
leuse. Next day Van der Pann took Epuisay,
with 230 prisoners.
A Despatch from Berlin says the Diet opened
on Wednesday last, âThe King, in his speech,
read by commission, attributes the success of
Germany, in the war with France, to the self-
denying and enthusiastic patriotism of the
people, in whose behalf the war was under-
taken, and the gage of battle accepted.
A telegram from Prince Frederick Charles
was read, reporting another victory on Tucs-
day. The battle was obstinate, but the
French were driven back on Tours. Charles
oceupled Blois. Many stores were captured,
General Manteuffel telegraphs that on Wed-
nesday last, the army undef his command oc-
cupied Fechamp, @ seaport town on the Eng-
lish Channel, 21 miles north-west of Havre.
He levied a contribution of halt a million of
francs upon the citizens.
Magneot left Havre on Tuesday, with a
small foree ,to harrass the enemy,
The King of Holland refuses absolutely to
agree to the cession of Luxembourg to Ger-
many.
Count Bismarck, in reply to the King of
Holland's refusal to cede the Duchy, demands
an indemnity for the violation of neutrality
gountenanced by the people of Luxembourg.
Earl Derby delivered a speech in Liverpool,
fn the course of which he protested against the
introduction of the Prussian military system
into Great Britain,
Karl Granville, in a speech at London, de-
nounced the modern style of abrogating trea-
tics, as dishonest, and calculated to destroy all
the force of treaty arrangements.
Lonvon, Dec, 19.âA conference of the Re-
presentatives of European Powers at the
Court of Prussia, was held at Berlin, and
they have, it is reported, agreed upon a basis
of peace between Germany and France.
Among the details are the tollowing :âGer-
many to have the Duchy of Luxembourg and
that part of France known as Alsace, and in-
cluding the two French Departments of Haut
Rhin and Bas Rhin, with the Vosges moun-
tains for the western boundary; France to pay
the KMinperor of Germany the gum of twelve
hundred millions of francs as indemnity for
the expenses of war, and to recognize the Ger-
man Empire, Napoleon is to abdicate; the
Empress Eugenie to be Regent; Metz to be
dismantled; Lorraine to be an independent
Germaa state, The same telegram says that
the prospects of a speedy peace depend upon
these negotiations proving successful. An-
other telegram states that the rumors gain
credence with time.
A despatch from Brussels reports that the
Ferman army is retiring before General Bour-
baki.
King William is making preparations for a
triumphal entry into Paris,
The preparations for war continue in Eng-
land.
There ts a story afloat that Bourbaki and
Chausey have agreed upon a simultaneous ad-
vance ;the first upon Fontanbleau,and the sec-
ond upon Chartres, in the hopes that one or
tre other Wil succeed tu the undertaking
Rt.-Hon, John Bright, President of the
Board of âTrade, has resigned his place in the
British Cabinet.
The Queen, it is understood, will open the
furthco.ning session of Parliament in person.
Prussia proposes the embodying of ove hun-
dred thousand more Landwehr.
Lonvoyx, Dee. 20,âProspects of peace are
looking much improved this morning. It is
thought in Berlin and Frankfort that peace
basis proposed by neutrals, with some amend-
ments, will probably be adopted.
Military movements in the fleld continue ac-
tive. French evidently endeavoring to con-
centrate, and German armies falling back be-
fore Bourbaki, Later advices from Paris state
that there has been no fighting around the city
since Dee. Ist. People of Paris had news from
outside world to lith. Soldiers and citizens
undismayed, VPublic order perfect; stores
ample for several months,
Madrid despatch states at all points Spain
shows determined opposition to Aosta, Every
indication of short reign.
Severe Parliamentary conflict at Florence re-
garding future status of Pontiff.
French attacked by General Dewerdor large
numbers who held strong position. Germans
captured 6000 prisoners, together with town.
French pursued Southward, On Monday,
French force, 10,00) strong, had been defeated
at Poiselay and Fontenelle.
Lonxpon, Dee. 21.âParis advices to the 17th
state army ond citizens continued caln, revw-
lute, and contident of success. No disorders
whatever. First announcement of German vic-
tory at Nuils, on Friday, exaggerated. Num-
ber of prisoners captured was 600, instead of
6000, as reported,
Gen. Manteutfel again marching on Tlavre,
with much larger force than before, French
report measnres taken to resist.
Latest engagement reported occurred in the
Baltie,(?) only seventeen miles from Havre,(?)
in which Fren:h were victorious, Prussian
advance checked.
Advices from Spain indicate civil war if
Italian Prince is crowned King.
(We hope the Presa Association Agent, ar
Sackville, will be a little more particular in
getting up the despatches, We can make
neither head nor tail of portions of the above
despatch âEp. eran.)
Lonvon, Dee. 22.âPrussian Government
will submit claims to Luxemburg to arbitra-
tion. Warfecling in Russia is gaining ground.
It ly denied that King William encouraged the
Pope to hope for assistance from him. Dis-
solution of the Spanish Cortes was voted yes-
terduy amid great excitement, 126 to 4,
Eventno.âReported to-day that Prussians
have occupied Tours and found no serious op-
position. Gen, Chausey is at Lemars, where
he received reinforcements. Several batteries
joined bis command, and his forces haye been
re-provisioned. A number of partial engage-
ments occurred with enemy, in all of which
Gen. Chausey was successful. Immense re-
inforeements continue to arrive daily for Prus-
sian armies before Paris. Owing to recent
heavy levies the Landwher ordered by King
William ts on an average of 5000 daily added
to the strength of the German investing-army.
(No despatch was received on the 26th,.â
Ep. Herarp }
London, Dec. 23.~All quiet front of Paris.
Trochu released PrassianoMcers whom he held
prisoners. German forces advancing to âTours
and Lemars. French retreating. Blockade of
the Seine raising. Beseigers of Belfort received
reinforcement of heavy artillery from Bavatta.
Prince Frederick Charles marching rapidly
westward to Bloia. King William sent word
to Lxuemburgâwants explanation of infring-
ment of neutrality. Bordeaux despatches
state Gen. Bourbaki, with 150,000 men, suc-
cessfully formed junction with Gen. Chausey
on Tuesday night, rear of German army which
had evacuated Tours. French captured 2000
prisoners and vast amount ammunition. Prince
Frederick Charlesâ lincs were severed. A gen-
eral sortie was made from Paris on Monday.
General Vinoy took Lamas on Blanche, beyond
Bagny, six miles eastof Paris and Gen. Ducrot
fought a battle near Bromay.âExtensive war-
like preparations of Russia continue cause of
uneasiness tu London and Vicvna.âNew
York, Gold 1104 to 1163.
CANADIAN:
Orrawa, Dec, 16.âIntelligence has been
received, by cable, of the death of Lord Head:
fort, father of Lady Lisgar.
The loss by fire to Ottawa, daring the last
â years, is estimated at half a million dol-
ars,
The Ottawa fire relief fand has now reached
$41,000.
Weather cold.
Krxastor, Dec. 14.âA double execution
occurred in Kingston this morning, the pris-
victed of the murder of one of the guards of
the Penitentiary. . â â
Deacon was convicted of poisoning hia wife.
Quusec, Dec, 16.âMr. Connolly, of the
London Telegraph, is in town, and Will remain
for the winter for the purpose of reporting-te |â
the trade unions of Great Britain. 4
Great complications are likely to grow ont
of the Government railway policy. Notwith-
standing the credit which Mr, Chauvean claim-
ed for colonization rallway policy, he seems
now to back out, the Crown Lands not being
opened by railway.
Bertix, Onr., Dec. 14.--A destructive fire
occurred here yesterday, by which the exten-
sive tannery of L. Breithaupt & Co. was total-
ly destroyed. âThe loss is over $40,000, In-
surance $7,000. The cause is supposed to be
the work of an incendiary.
LATEST TELEGRAMS
TO THe
Charlottetown Associated Press,
Lonpon, Dee. 24, eve.âA German victory is
reported at Halla, (?) a town to the south-east
of Amiens, over the French army of the North,
numbering 60,000 strong. Germans carried
Several villages by storm, and took 10,000 pri-
soners. Gen, Chauseyâs retreat to Lemars was
voluntaryâhis intention being to concentrate
his forees, and draw the Germans after him,
Gen, Chausey has now 200,000 men, and will
immediately resume the offensive.
A Berlin despatch says that the sortie from
Paris on the 2lst wasa failure. The French
retired within the walls.
The fortifications of Havre and Chérbourg
have been so strengthened that they are believed
to be impregnable,
Bismarck has issued a circuler to the Prussian
Ambassadors, saying that many French officers
have broken their parole, The Government
have not decided how to act in their regard,
New York, Dee. 26.âThe Spotswood Hotel,
at Richmond, Vergimia, was burned to the
ground on Sunday morning, and twelve persons
perished in the flames.
Tosday is observed as a general holiday,
Birth.
On the 20th inst., the wife of P. G. Fraser, of
ason,
ONO tat
Died.
Nt at
In the City, on the 21st inst., at the residence
of her son, Capt, Thomas Foley, Queen Street,
Alice Foley, in the 865th year of her age, De-
ceased was born in the County of Wexford,
Ireland. R. J. P. [Newfld. papers please copy. |
At Lot on the 19th inst., Mary D
wits of crags oc ol ig ohe pgs A ph
age, âThe deceased emigrated, with her parents,
to this country from County Monaghan in 1810,
A husband and four children are left to mourn
the loss of an affectionate wife and mother, She
was followed to the grave by a large circle of
sorrowful friends and relations, to whom she
was endeared in life and regretted in death.
May she rest in peace.
On the 2d of December inst., at his residence,
Beaufort House, Birkenhead, England, Cecil
Wray Townshend, Esquire, in the 80th year of
his age. The deceased gentleman was a native,
and for many years a resident of this Island,
At York River, on the 13th inst., Mr. Alex-
ander Mclean, farmer, aged 93 years.
At New York, on the 6th inst., of Consump-
tion, Mr. Daniel W. Sutherland, brother-in-law
to George Parker, Esq., of Georgetown, aged
33 years.
At Brookfield, on the 18th inst., of Inflamma-
tion of the lungs, Mr, Malcolm McDonald, in
the 66th year of his age.
At the Head of Hillsborough, on the 3d inst.,
of Consumption, Catherine Janc, the beloved
wife of Benjamin C, Douglas, aged 26 years.
At Clyde River, on the 21st Dec., after a short
but severe illness, Maggie Janc, the beloved wife
of Alexender McLean, im the 21st year of her
age.
At Chepstow, Lot 45, on Tuesday, the 13th of
December inst., after a few days illness, of In-
flammation of the Lungs, Mr, Angus Brown,
merchant and farmer, aged 33 years, leaving
a young widow and five sisteis to mourn his de-
plorable loss, May he rest in peace.
Commercial.
Cu'town Market, Dee, 27th,
On Friday, Saturday, and to-day, three very
good markets were held, particularly that of
Friday and to-day. Lverything suitable for
Christmas and the New Year was to be had in
abundance. Poultry of every size and deserip-
tion, beef and mutton, of the primest kind, vege-
tables, eggs and butter in plenty, and all of
which brought high prices,âgeese varying from
2s.6d, to 3s, 6d. ; turkeys, from 4s. 3d. to 64.9ds ;
poultry, from 2s, 3d, to 3s. 6d., per pair, Eggs,
ls. 6d. per dozen, and scaree at that. Butter
was the only reasonable articleto be had, In the
wholesale market, pork brought fron Sd. to
6d per lb. for good carcasses, being a slight ad-
vance on last week. Potatoes, by the small,
1s. 10d. to 23.; wholesale, 1s. 4d. to Is. Gd..
Oatsâalthough there is an active demand for
this grain, still quotations keep steady at 2s, 4d.
This week closes the foreign trade with this
port, our harbor being a sheet of ice, Prices in
produce will, if anything, decline.
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Shipping Intelligence:
eed
seta ts lst tt gtis
PORT OF CHARLOTTETOWN,
CLEARED,
Dee. 2ist.â Undine, Balfour, Queenstown ; for
orders, 34,000 bush. oats, 6 bbls, oysters, 1000
ft. deal. Paragon, Marshall, Penarth Roads;
17500 bush, oats, 1500 ft. deal.
22.âIsland Home, Mutch, Cuba; 1512 bash,
potatoes, 88 qtls. codfish, G1 d», haddock, 5%
do, bake, 89 kegs butter, (14154 lbs) 145 cans
lard, (6176 lbs.) 459 bush, oats, 12 tous hay,
and three boxes preserved lobsters.
23.~âCandace, McDonald, Queenstown; 2500
bush, oats, 3768 fr. deal. Clara, Henderson,
Queenstown, 16,000 bush. oats, 1000 ft. deal.
24.âPrincess of Wales, Cemeron, Pictou; 283
bbls, pork, 24 carcasses, (4800 ibs,) 6 casks
hams, 3 half barrels and 19 tubs lard,ââlbs.
The Steamer Heather Belle towed Mr, Le-
furgyâs Brig to the Three tides, on Friday morn-
ing last, then proceeded to McEwen's Wharf,
Elhot River, to bring down the Brigt. Septimus,
loaded with Grain for Europe. The Brigt. Para-
gon, at the North River, also loaded with Grain
for Europe, was towed to sea on the same even-
ing. âThe Brigt. Empress, Young, Master, laden
with Grain for Europe, is frozen in at Pinette,
The Brigt. Sabrina, laden with Grain for Europe,
is aground in Crapaud Harbor. The Brigt.
ââ, belonging to Angue MeMillan, Esq., at
Summerside, is frozen in at that Port, laden with
Grain for Europe.
Arnivep IN Exnotaxn,âBarque W. L. J,
from Summerside, and Brigt. Princess, from Mal-
peque,âboth vessels laden with oats, shipped
and belonging to Wm, Richards, E-q.
The Ship New Dominion, Kickham, Master,
for Europe, laden with 52,000 bush. oats, sailed
from this port on the 16th inst.
The Bark Undine, Balfour, master, for Europe,
with 32,103 bush, oats, sailed on Wednesday
afternoon, the 21st inst., also from this port,
The Sch. Island Home, Mutch, cleared on Fri-
day for Cuba, with oats, potatoes, fish, dc , by
I. U. Hall, Eeq.
âThe barque Candace, McDonald, also cleared
on Friday for Queenstown, (for orders) with
26,000 bush. oats, Carvell Bros.
The brigt. Ravenwood, Gavin, arrived at St.
Johnâs on the 19th, in three days from
Charlottetown, :
The brigt. Dawn, belonging to Messrs. James
White and Longworth & Co., has been sold in
Newfoundland,
The ship James Duncan, is the last of the fall
fleet in port. She is nearly rigged, and has
taken a considerable quantity of oats on board.
We fear she is frozen in for the wirter.
Hauipax, Dee. 19.âArrived, Jane Othe ; 16th,
cleared, Bounty; 17th, Montrose; and 19th,
Josephine. :
New Bevroap, Deg. 12th, arrived, Union.
Bostor, Dec. 15.âArrived, J. W. Hatfleld.
New Yonn, Dec, 13,âArrived, Golden Rute.
âBlack and various Shades, includ-
| Farmers, Mechanies, Inventors, Engincers,
Shida tharateabianganiecaie |
DECEMBER, 1870.
NEW GOODS.
âââ ood
W, A. WEEKS & (0,,
Queen Street,
ARNE NOW O?ENING THE LAST IN-
SIALMENT OF
GOODS!
FOR THIS SEASON.
CONSISTING OF
WATERPROOF CLOTH,
IN GREAT VARIETY,
FROM
4s, Od. per Yard.
Wide French Twills
AND
FRENCH MERINOES,
IN
ing Uteâ
NEW MAROON. COLOR,
NOW SO POPULAR,
at Is. 104d. per yard & upwards,
Figured Silk Repp Dresses,
HANDSOME PATTERNS.
Plain and Checked
Winceys,
Thin Black
Coburgs and Lustres,
Grey aud White |
Blankets,
Black
Velveteens,
Winter Caps,
&e , &e.
Dee. 28, 1870,
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SIMON BULGER,
DONALD McINNIS,
ROBERT LEWIS,
RICHARD DUNN,
GHRISTMAS!
700
OEE De VOT ee
ig a
A very large and elegant variety of
BOOKS, MUSIC,
AND
Fancy Goods,
SUITABLE FOR
CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR'S
PRESENTS;
For Sale at the Prince Street
Book & Stationery Store.
(Se? Call and you will find |
many articles that you cannot
oblain elsewhere and would not
expect to find in the City.
GEO. BREMNER.
1870.
99
ay
Dee.
L's Mails for the United States and the
Dominion of Canada, will, until farther
notiee, be elosed:at this office every TUES-
DAY, THURSDAY, and SATURDAY even-
ing at 7 o'clock, .
Mails for Great Britain, Newfoundland and
the West Indies, will be closed every alternate |
THURSDAY and SATURDAY evening, at 7 |
o'clock, as follows, viz:
Saturday, 4th March
Thursday, 16th
Baturday, 18th
Thorsday, @Oth
Saturday, lst April
Thursday, 13th
Saturday, 16th |
Saturday, 18th Thursday, 27th
Thursday, 2d March Saturday, 29th
Letters to be registered, and newspapers, must
be posted at least half an hour before the time
of closing Mails,
JOHN A. MACDONALD.
Postmaster General.
General Post Office, Charlottetown, 2
28th Dee. 1870, 5
Christmas Presents.
UST RECEIVED, at the âAmerican Varie-
Thursday, 5th Jan.
Saturday, 7th
Thursday, 19th
avy ry y, ot Pe,
Saturday, 4th
Thursday, 16th
qe Subseriber h
IWwotice
just received, from
Great Briiein,a large supply of Fresh
Drugs, Patent Medicines, Toilet Requisites,
&c., &c.. Parties destrous of obtaining the
«
above articles, will do well to eal at the Casu
Deve Store, where all the most popularreme-
dies of the day are to be had.
ey ty Store,â Queen Street, per City of Balti-
more, from England, via Halifax; also, from ;
Boston and New York, an endless varlety of!
Toys, Fancy Goods, |
Pictures, Fruit & Confectionary,
CONSISTING OF THE FOLLOWING:
Jewelry, Stationery, Clocks, |
P, G. FRASER,
Queen Street.
OSELCNE and other Analine DYES, to be
had at P. G. Fraser's
CASH DRUG STORE,
Queen Street
Observe!
UPERIOR SWEET OIL to be had, very
cheap, at the Casn Dava Srore. |
P. G. FRASER,
Worm Annihilator !
Pp G. FRASERâS Worm Annihilator is the
e best, safest, and most effective worm
I
' remedy yet discovered.
CASH DRUG STORE,
Soaps! " Soaps !
| C1OAPS of all descriptions to be had cheap,
at the Casut Drea Sronr,
Pp. G. FRASER. |
os
Prescriptions !
; gg eg engery accurately prepared with
the purese of drugs, and at moderate
prices, at the Casu DuvuG Srone.
P, G. FRASER,
Queen Street,
Ch'tewn, Nov. 80, 1870.
Goes:
A. MBRBARS,
BELL-HANGHER,
GAS FITTER,
GUN & PIN-SMETHT!
Dorchester Street,
(Nert to Old Reading Room Building.)
EGS to return his thanks, to the general pub-
lic, for the liberal patronage extended to him
since his commencement in business, and asks |
fora continuance of the same. He keeps con-
stantly on hand
A neat Assortment of Tinware, Kitchen
Utensils, &e., &e.
All ordersin the above business will be punctu- |
ally attended to,
Having lately made large purchases in the
cheapest markets, intended for House Builders,
such as Gas Fittings, Water Closets, Beil Fit-
tings, &c., &c., I am prepared to sell them at
rates as low as can be had in the city, and will
fit them up in a good workmanlike style.
To a generous public, I would say, that all or-
ders in this branch of my business will be attend-
ed to with despatch,
A lot of First-class Water Coolers.
on hand,
ATCHES.
IZ Subsertber offers for Sale, a large as-
T sortiuent gf the following Goods, viz:
Ladiesâ any! Gentsâ English & Geneva.
Gold & Silver Watches,
Gold, Silver, Plated, Mair, Silk, Gutta
Percha, and Steel Albert
GSuardas.
Colored & Bright
COLD JEWELRY,
in great variety. Hig
Jet, Imitation Jet, Vulcanite, Ivory
and Steel Jewelry.
Alarm, Striking, and Silent 8 day
and 30 hour
CLOCKS.
po All articles sold are warranted to be as
represented.
W. W. WELUNER.
Upper Great George 8t., din
Dee, 24, 1878,
LONDON HOUSE,
} Wholesale & Retail.
NEW GOODS,
Per **CITY OF BALTIMORE,"
Wincles and other Dress Goods, tn great
|
variety, Brown, Blue and Grey Water-
proof Cloakings, Grey and White
| Ualicees, Printed Cottons and
} other Fancy Goods, White
| and Colored Cotton
| Warp, &Âą., &c.
N. B.âThese Goods, together with those
expected by the Ship Clifton, and next steain-
| er from England, will complete our fall stock,
| which is thoroughly adapted to the wants o
| both Country and City buyers. :
G. & 8. DAVIES.
Tec. 14, 1870. Sin
| Eastern House!
âHEAD SAINT PETERâS BAY.
N addition tothe large and varied assort-
ment of General Merchandize, usually in
i stock, we, this fall, offer a vanety of
Cooking and Box Stoves,
| Farmersâ Boilers, bbls. and
| - half bbls. good sound Herring,
60 boxes Digby Herring, bbls.
| superior Flour, Iron & Steeâ,
i for sleigh shoeing.
| BEER & SONS,
Tlead St. Peters Bay, Dec. 14, '70. Âą ea lm
NoTIcBi
|
| New Lumber Yard.
|
| JT DO HEREBY wish to inform my custom-
| ers, both in âTown and Country, that T have
Sayerâs Crystal Blue, now on hand. at my New Lumber Yard, next
Sold Cheaper than ever.
July.7, 1869. ex
Plain Gold and other Rings,
Broaches and Ear Drops, Watches
and Guards, Ladiesâ Sleeve Buttons,
Scar: Pins, Bracelets,Charia Ornaments.
Belt Buckles, Pen and Jack
Knives, Pistols, Gun Capa,
Scissors, Razors, Pipes, (various
sorts,) Cigar Cases, Hair Oils, Violins,
Bows and Strings, Concer-
tinas and Accordeons, Walking
Sticks, Lamps and Glasses, Fancy
Soaps, Fine, Tooth and other Combs.
Albums and Work Boxes,
Bibles, Prayer Books, &e., &e., &e.
ALSO:
Apples, Tea,
Oranges, Dried Apples,
Lemons, Blacking,
Grapes, Table Salt,
Canned Peaches, Brooms,
Cheese, Tranks,
Quinces, Mattes,
liga, Matches,
Onions, Chewiug Tobacco,
Sugar, Cigars, &c., &c.
pa Also,âThe best assortment of small
Wares to be had in Town,
All of which will be sold cheaper than any |
other-store in the trade. :
TIMOTHY O'CONNELL. |
Deo. 14, 1870. i din
(Shelled Almonds, (in
| Brown Sugar,
Festive Season!
1870-71!
WATE'S THA STORET!
S the best place for every person in want of |
good Groceries, to bay. Stock for the pre- |
sent senson complete, comprising in part:â
TEA, (defies competition.)
Java Coffee, Crushed, Granulated,
Cienfuegos and Porto Rico Sugars,
Bright Molasses, Crackers,
all kinds, (very superior,) Dominion
aud Island Cheese, Pastry Flour,
Meal, White Beans, Split
Peas, Pearl Barley, Ralsins, Cur-
rants, Corn Starch, Pickles, Spices,
And all articles usually found. in a First-Class
Grocery Store,
All of which ave offered at lowest paytng |
rates, for Cash.
JOHN CAMERON.
Kent St., Dee. 21, 1870.
p din j
A MERRY CHRISTMAS _
: |
AND
en i a ei lta kt ti
HAPPY NEW YEAR.
SELLING CHEAP AT
âTTALAN WAREHOUSE,â
OYAL Dessert Ralsins, Layers, Valentias, |
Sultanas, Currants, Peels, Flavorings,
Spices, Figs, Stewing Prunes, China Ginger,
Pine Apples, Pears, Peaches, Tamatoes, Green |
P.as, String Beans, Green Corn, Marmalades, |
1 99)
mn |
Wine, English Cheese, Pickles, Sauces, Con-
diments, &c., &c.,
And in fact everything required to make
all SupsTanviaLLy Happy through-
out the approaching Festive
Season.
MACEACHERN & CO.
Dec. 21, 1870.â3w
Christmas Presents !
N USICAL BOXES, large and elegant,
playing from four to six tunes each, can
be had at asiall advance over cost and charges,
at
O'Connell's American Variety
Store.
Tru
Had, St. Peter's Bay, Dee. 28, 1870,
Queen St., Dec. 21,1870. is} din
| Queen St., Victoria Buildings,
|
ORANGES,
APPLES & LEMONS.
âThe Subscriber offers for Sale,
50 Barrels Apples!
IN
Baldwins, Russets and Peppins. |
Ginger Wine,
2 bls. Lemons,
2 bbls. Oranges,
Boxes Raisins,
â Figs & Currants.
monds, Barcelona
Jordan & Valentia;)} Brazil & Walnut;)
Cheese,
Crushed Sugar,
Granulated Sugar,
Molasses,
Pepper and Mustard,
Ground Cloves,
Spices,
fresh Tamarinds,
Ginger,
Canned Lobsters,
Salmon, Chewing Gum,
«Peaches, Soap,
Candles, Tobacco,
Cigars, Scotch Barley,
Lemon Syrup, Raspberry Vinegar,and
Flour, by the Barrel or Pound,
All of which will be sold, Cheap for Cash,
BY
ALEXR. McKENZIE,
a
December 7, 1870. Gi
Gold and Silver _
WARSURS.
GOLD CHAINS!
Wedding, Mourning,
and other
GOLD RINGS.
Brooches, Gents?
Pins, Clociks,
KCeg KCes
Always on hand,
Watches and Clocks repaired at shortest no-
tice, Old gold and siiver bought.
ROBERT SNEESTON,
North Side Queen Square,
Jeweler, &c.
Feb. 16, 1870. ly
Skates. Skates.
250 PAIRS MENâS AND BOYâS
SKATES,
CHEAP FOR CASH.
G, & S. DAVIES,
21
-
Dee. 7, 1870.
IMPORTANT!
To All Concerned.
Jams and Jellies, Gelatine, Isinglass, Cooking | The Sabscriber would inform ALL PERSONS
indebted to him, that
The Full Amount
Of their Accounts, to Ootober let, ie required
with as little delay as possible.
HENRY BEER.
Southport, Dee. 7, 1870. 4i
minrehanins sr annennermante-nbni tethered
N Charlottetown, on Friday last, the 2d in-
staut, a WALLET, containing a sum of
money. Although not large in amount, yet
the restoration would be gratefully acknow-
ledged and rewarded. The money consisted
of Union Bank Notes, (35, $2, and $1,) with
a small amount of silver, in all about $72.
Piease leave 3 ae Owen Connolly's, Req., or
Âą HeraLp e.
vale DONALD McDONALD.
Head of Tracadie Bay, Lot 36,
December 7, 1870
Tea,(superior quality; )
jto Mrs. C, McKeynaâs, â Terrace House,â
King Street, all kinds of Lumber, for inside
| tnish, and perfectly dry. Pine and Spruce
| Scantling, Ship Planks, Pallnge, Fencing Nails,
| &c., all to suit customers, aud Cheap for Cash.
| @âą= Please call and examine.
| JOHN WALSH, Carpenter.
| Dee. 14, 1870. din
|
'
Postage Stamps.
GexeraL Posr Orrice, Cn'rown, 2
December 10, 1870. 3
Porszace STAMPS ean be obtaincd at the
| Stores of W. R. Watson, Jas, DesBrisay,
| John D. McLeod, T. O'Connell, and T. C.
Boxes Nuts, (in Al-) Hall, Esqrs., and at the General Post Oitice,
» between the hours of 7, a.m,, and 9, p.in.
JOUN A. McDONALD, P-M. G.
sin (dee, 14.)
In Store!
; 250 bbls. Canada FLOUR, (warranted, )
20 crates EARTHENWARE, .
20 boxes Mott's SOAP,
10 pun. Choice Retailing MOLASSES,
Bright-Porto Rico & Barbadues SUGAR,
in hhds. or bbls.
Chests and half chests Cougou TEA,
|
Hourly expected from Halifax
| 50 bbls, choice N. 8. Winter APPLES,
| For Sale by
| FENTON T. NEWBERY.
Ch'town, Dee. 21, 1870. city pa
IN OTIC EL
Gexenat. Fost Orricr, Ci'town;
i Deceimber 10, 1870,
j
N future, Money Orders will not be issuéd
on Great Britain on the days on which
Supplementary English Mails are closed.
| JOUN A. MCDONALD, P. M. G.
| gin {dei
Steamboat Engines
FOR SALE.
| NE pair of Steamboat Engines connected,
J direct acting, inverted cylinders of 23
| inch diamcter by 16 Inch stroke, together with
screw, propeller and shaft; also, spare pro-
| peller and shaft, diameter of propeller, 7 feet 2
j inches, and 84 feet pitch; and donkey steam
;pump & inches diameter; cylinder & boiler
| 144 feet high, 9 feet wide and 10 feet long, con-
i taining two furnaces 3 feet wide by 6 fect long,
and 144 tubes, 6 feet long by 5 inches diameter,
made from heavy material, Also, one spare
' set of engine connections, piston and brasses,
The whole is guaranteed to be in the best of
; order, and complete in all parts.
For particulars apply to EDWARD MOP.
| RISEY, Charlottetuwn Foundry, or to
| ADAM McKAY,
Halifax, N. 8,
i& p Sm
i
|
| Ch'town, Nov. 9, 1879.
Steamers for Nova Scotia.
iT OR the remainder of the season a Steamer
; a. will leave Charlottetown, for Pictou, every
| Monday and Thursday morning, at 6 o'clock,
âand will retarn on Tuesday and Thursday
evenings. Passengers for this Island, fron
Ilalifax, &c., Wil have to leave by Train on
ithe day previous to the departure of the
| Steamer.
Trew. Zt, T7V,
18 Honor the Lieptenant Governor will
hold a Levee at Government House, on
MONDAY, the Second day of January next, at
the hour of 12 oâ lock.
Fach Gentleman is rears to be dea
with a Card, to be handed to the, Camp
im waiting.
âGentlemen payt
the occasion, will p to enter âby*the
ern door. 4
Vol, & ae
respects to hia Tonor on
wiimanaees aaa a ASO a aan varenneee a â anenchammeeneneeote nein a mera ere ee = a eee aa
Hews Stems. Lute Telegrams, ed fo tele respective crimes: âMann was Hew Advertiements. Hew Advertisements, Business Notices. Business Notices.
penitentiary convict, and was receutly con- _ |. ie So etn - eerie
LOCAL,
Tur Hon. J, ©. Pope purchased and shipped |-
this fall, from Sammerside, upwards of 100,-
000 bushels oats.
It 1s rumored that the Legislature of this
Island will meet for the despatch of business
in February next.
Tur Steamer Princess of Wales brought trom
Pictou, on Saturday last, Colonial and Ameri-
can Mails of a late date.
Tue harbor is now all but frozen over. The
Steamboat Ora ceased plying on the Ferry on
Saturday last,
Tun first Mails by the winter route, namely,
Capes Traverse and âTormentine, were taken
across the Straits yesterday by Capt. Irving
and his assistants.
George Large, aged 16 years, son of Wm.
Large, Esq., of New Wiltshire, died suddenly
of heart disease, on the 18th inst., alter return-
ing from church.
âTue Members of St. John's Lodge of Free
Masons attended service in St, Paul's Chureh,
at 11 o'clock, on Tuesday last, and dined to-
gether at the City Motel, in the evening.
Aw English and other outward-bound Mails
were forwarded to Pictou, via Georgetown, on
Saturday evening last. Thos, Hundrahan and
Ralph Peake, Esyrs., were passengers, enroute
for England,
Tun Clara F. Friend was sold on Saturday
last, and bought in fer ÂŁ520 by Mr. Hall, for
her former owner. Sheis worth a great deal
more, but the people here did not wish to bid
against Mr, Friend,
Tur private Chapel of the Christian Bro-
thers, In St. Patrickâs Hall, was blessed during
the week by the Very Rev. DOr, McDonald,
V.G, Mass was celebrated in it at six oâclock
on Christmas morning.
From a paragraph on the Reading Room
slate, We learn that Mr, David Laird has re-
signed the seat in the Legislature, which the
Sheriff very extraordinarily assigned him last
summer, We presume that Mr. Cameron will
be declared the member elect.
Crnstaas Day was frosty,fine and pleasant,
and duly observed in all the churches. The
festivities of the day were observed on Mon.
day, which was proclaimed a Public Holiday,
Next Monday, the 24 proximo, will be observ-
ed in a similar manner, in honor of New
Year's Day.
âTre second of a series of Public Temperance
Meetings, under the auspices of the Sons of
Temperance, of this City, will be held in the
Division Room, (Lower Atheneum, east end,)
this Wednesday evening, the 28th inst. Chair
taken at 8 o'clock; doors open at half-past
seven. Acollection willbe taken up. Free to
all.
Own last Wednesday night, two men by the
names of John Annear and Daniel McDear-
mid, who have not been sober for some time
past, set fire to two Indian camps at Montague
Bridge, and killed one of the Indians named
Louis Nicholas. A Coroner's inquest is being
held over the body, the result of which we
shall know in due time. The men have been
arrested and committed to Kingâs County Jail,
to await trial at the eusulng term of the Su-
preme Court,
3gâ Look out for Harvie'âs Almanack for
1871. Ready for sale in a few days.
COLONTAL,
The Legislature of Nova Scotia is called)
together for the despatch of business on the
2d of February, 1871,
A Montreal despatch of 13th inst. says a
deputation from Red River is now at Wash-
ââ asking for the annexation of that
Colony, with the consent 6f Queen Vie-
toria.
Messrs. Black, Brother & Co., have dis-
covered that one of their employees, named
Swanson, has been robbing then of block-
tin, and other goods. The thief has been
arrested.
A little boy, son of Thomas Rhind, Esq.,
City Clerk, Halifax, fell over a baluster \*
the Albro Street School, and was consider-
ably injured, but fortunately none of his
bones were broken.
Halifax being now the head quarters of
Her Majesty's army In British North Amer-
ica, the various military libraries will be
concentrated here, and placed in the stone
building opposite the Ordnance yard.
Mr Edward Howell, a young machinist of
IIalifax, has invented a new rotary engine,
for which he has obtained a patent. He
claims that it ischeaper, simpler and more
durable than the ordinary engine,
Mr. Isane B. Hubley, proprietor of the
Halifax Steam Dye Works, while attending
service at the North Baptist Church on Sun-
day night, 18th inst., took a fit. He was re-
moved to his residence, where he expired in
a few hours.
Two executions took place at Kingston,
Ca., on Wednesday, the I4thinst. One of
the unfortunate men, named Dunn, was
hauged for killing a gaurd of Kingston Pen-
itentiary, while endeavoring to escape.
Deacon, the other man, poisoned his wife.
A man named MeDonald, belonging to
P. E. Island, walked over Charlotte Street
Extension, in St. John, N. B., one day last
week, and fell a distance of 23 feet, among
small stones. He received severe injuries,
but he is likely to recover.
The schooner 7. W. Chesley, of Annapolis,
has been seized by the Custom officers, at
St. John, N. B., upon a charge of smuggling.
The Schooner had arrived from the States,
with a â of flour, pork, sugar, &c., and
was about to sail for Annapolis when
seized.
A lad named Thomas Harvey has been
arrested in Halifax for endeavoring to pass
a forged check at the Bank of Nova Scotia
in Halifax. It was drawn in the name of A,
Grant, Esq.,of the Colonist, Two other lads,
one of them in the employ of Mr Grant were
also concerned in the forgery, and they have
too been arrested,
The St. John Globe says the programme of
the Local Government for the coming session
saa a for the abolition of the Legislative
Jouncil, and the reduction of the number of
members in the House, from forty-one to
twenty-one. It is reported that ifthe House
will not adopt the Government scheme, there
will be a dissolution.
The action against James MeLaughilin,
Principal of the Albro Street Public School,
who was charged with having excessively
flogged a pupil named Woods, has been
withdrawn from the Police Court. It is un-
. derstood that McLaughlin paid the boy's
father $25 and costs of Court, in consider-
ation of withdrawing the case. It would
have been much more satisfactory to the
public had the case been proceeded with.
The caso of Miss Lestrange, killed on the
_ Grand Trank Railway the other day, is a
very sad one. She was on her way to Que-
bec to be married, and was a second class
assenger. In the car there was a dranken
ellow, and to protect the girl from his un-
couth behaviour, one of the employees told
her to sit in the first class car. After she
had been thore a while the conductor ordered
her out, and in going back she fell between
the cars and was killed,
Tue Prorosen Great Boat Race.â
âBell's Life in London,â of December 8rd,
states that Mr. Renfort, of the Tyne crew,
has received a letter from Mr. A. W. Scott,
secretary of the Royal Halifax Yacht Club,
with a copy of the programme for the aquatic
contests proposed to be held on Halifax har-
bour next summer, and in reply has intima-
ted that he will enter a crew for the four-
oared race and compete himself in the single
seull race. The only requisite for the races
is the fands. . The committee having this
part of the affair in charge will shortly solicit
subscriptions from the public.
(
ert ee aa eilalinadl
EUROPEAN.
â
Lonpon, Dee, 18.ââThe Observer says that
Granvilloâs despatch to Bismarck expresses
the hope that Prussia will abstain from the en-
forcement of her theories, and will frame ami-
cable arrangements.
A Protestant meeting will be held in London,
soon, to denounce Gladstone's recent declara-
tion concerning the Pope,
âTwo prominent members of the North Ger-
man Parliament, for thelr anti-war acts, have
been arrested on a charge of high treason, by
order of Bismarck. :
The 10th Prussian corps, on occupying Ven-
dome, Friday, captured six guns and a mitrail-
leuse. Next day Van der Pann took Epuisay,
with 230 prisoners.
A Despatch from Berlin says the Diet opened
on Wednesday last, âThe King, in his speech,
read by commission, attributes the success of
Germany, in the war with France, to the self-
denying and enthusiastic patriotism of the
people, in whose behalf the war was under-
taken, and the gage of battle accepted.
A telegram from Prince Frederick Charles
was read, reporting another victory on Tucs-
day. The battle was obstinate, but the
French were driven back on Tours. Charles
oceupled Blois. Many stores were captured,
General Manteuffel telegraphs that on Wed-
nesday last, the army undef his command oc-
cupied Fechamp, @ seaport town on the Eng-
lish Channel, 21 miles north-west of Havre.
He levied a contribution of halt a million of
francs upon the citizens.
Magneot left Havre on Tuesday, with a
small foree ,to harrass the enemy,
The King of Holland refuses absolutely to
agree to the cession of Luxembourg to Ger-
many.
Count Bismarck, in reply to the King of
Holland's refusal to cede the Duchy, demands
an indemnity for the violation of neutrality
gountenanced by the people of Luxembourg.
Earl Derby delivered a speech in Liverpool,
fn the course of which he protested against the
introduction of the Prussian military system
into Great Britain,
Karl Granville, in a speech at London, de-
nounced the modern style of abrogating trea-
tics, as dishonest, and calculated to destroy all
the force of treaty arrangements.
Lonvon, Dec, 19.âA conference of the Re-
presentatives of European Powers at the
Court of Prussia, was held at Berlin, and
they have, it is reported, agreed upon a basis
of peace between Germany and France.
Among the details are the tollowing :âGer-
many to have the Duchy of Luxembourg and
that part of France known as Alsace, and in-
cluding the two French Departments of Haut
Rhin and Bas Rhin, with the Vosges moun-
tains for the western boundary; France to pay
the KMinperor of Germany the gum of twelve
hundred millions of francs as indemnity for
the expenses of war, and to recognize the Ger-
man Empire, Napoleon is to abdicate; the
Empress Eugenie to be Regent; Metz to be
dismantled; Lorraine to be an independent
Germaa state, The same telegram says that
the prospects of a speedy peace depend upon
these negotiations proving successful. An-
other telegram states that the rumors gain
credence with time.
A despatch from Brussels reports that the
Ferman army is retiring before General Bour-
baki.
King William is making preparations for a
triumphal entry into Paris,
The preparations for war continue in Eng-
land.
There ts a story afloat that Bourbaki and
Chausey have agreed upon a simultaneous ad-
vance ;the first upon Fontanbleau,and the sec-
ond upon Chartres, in the hopes that one or
tre other Wil succeed tu the undertaking
Rt.-Hon, John Bright, President of the
Board of âTrade, has resigned his place in the
British Cabinet.
The Queen, it is understood, will open the
furthco.ning session of Parliament in person.
Prussia proposes the embodying of ove hun-
dred thousand more Landwehr.
Lonvoyx, Dee. 20,âProspects of peace are
looking much improved this morning. It is
thought in Berlin and Frankfort that peace
basis proposed by neutrals, with some amend-
ments, will probably be adopted.
Military movements in the fleld continue ac-
tive. French evidently endeavoring to con-
centrate, and German armies falling back be-
fore Bourbaki, Later advices from Paris state
that there has been no fighting around the city
since Dee. Ist. People of Paris had news from
outside world to lith. Soldiers and citizens
undismayed, VPublic order perfect; stores
ample for several months,
Madrid despatch states at all points Spain
shows determined opposition to Aosta, Every
indication of short reign.
Severe Parliamentary conflict at Florence re-
garding future status of Pontiff.
French attacked by General Dewerdor large
numbers who held strong position. Germans
captured 6000 prisoners, together with town.
French pursued Southward, On Monday,
French force, 10,00) strong, had been defeated
at Poiselay and Fontenelle.
Lonxpon, Dee. 21.âParis advices to the 17th
state army ond citizens continued caln, revw-
lute, and contident of success. No disorders
whatever. First announcement of German vic-
tory at Nuils, on Friday, exaggerated. Num-
ber of prisoners captured was 600, instead of
6000, as reported,
Gen. Manteutfel again marching on Tlavre,
with much larger force than before, French
report measnres taken to resist.
Latest engagement reported occurred in the
Baltie,(?) only seventeen miles from Havre,(?)
in which Fren:h were victorious, Prussian
advance checked.
Advices from Spain indicate civil war if
Italian Prince is crowned King.
(We hope the Presa Association Agent, ar
Sackville, will be a little more particular in
getting up the despatches, We can make
neither head nor tail of portions of the above
despatch âEp. eran.)
Lonvon, Dee. 22.âPrussian Government
will submit claims to Luxemburg to arbitra-
tion. Warfecling in Russia is gaining ground.
It ly denied that King William encouraged the
Pope to hope for assistance from him. Dis-
solution of the Spanish Cortes was voted yes-
terduy amid great excitement, 126 to 4,
Eventno.âReported to-day that Prussians
have occupied Tours and found no serious op-
position. Gen, Chausey is at Lemars, where
he received reinforcements. Several batteries
joined bis command, and his forces haye been
re-provisioned. A number of partial engage-
ments occurred with enemy, in all of which
Gen. Chausey was successful. Immense re-
inforeements continue to arrive daily for Prus-
sian armies before Paris. Owing to recent
heavy levies the Landwher ordered by King
William ts on an average of 5000 daily added
to the strength of the German investing-army.
(No despatch was received on the 26th,.â
Ep. Herarp }
London, Dec. 23.~All quiet front of Paris.
Trochu released PrassianoMcers whom he held
prisoners. German forces advancing to âTours
and Lemars. French retreating. Blockade of
the Seine raising. Beseigers of Belfort received
reinforcement of heavy artillery from Bavatta.
Prince Frederick Charles marching rapidly
westward to Bloia. King William sent word
to Lxuemburgâwants explanation of infring-
ment of neutrality. Bordeaux despatches
state Gen. Bourbaki, with 150,000 men, suc-
cessfully formed junction with Gen. Chausey
on Tuesday night, rear of German army which
had evacuated Tours. French captured 2000
prisoners and vast amount ammunition. Prince
Frederick Charlesâ lincs were severed. A gen-
eral sortie was made from Paris on Monday.
General Vinoy took Lamas on Blanche, beyond
Bagny, six miles eastof Paris and Gen. Ducrot
fought a battle near Bromay.âExtensive war-
like preparations of Russia continue cause of
uneasiness tu London and Vicvna.âNew
York, Gold 1104 to 1163.
CANADIAN:
Orrawa, Dec, 16.âIntelligence has been
received, by cable, of the death of Lord Head:
fort, father of Lady Lisgar.
The loss by fire to Ottawa, daring the last
â years, is estimated at half a million dol-
ars,
The Ottawa fire relief fand has now reached
$41,000.
Weather cold.
Krxastor, Dec. 14.âA double execution
occurred in Kingston this morning, the pris-
victed of the murder of one of the guards of
the Penitentiary. . â â
Deacon was convicted of poisoning hia wife.
Quusec, Dec, 16.âMr. Connolly, of the
London Telegraph, is in town, and Will remain
for the winter for the purpose of reporting-te |â
the trade unions of Great Britain. 4
Great complications are likely to grow ont
of the Government railway policy. Notwith-
standing the credit which Mr, Chauvean claim-
ed for colonization rallway policy, he seems
now to back out, the Crown Lands not being
opened by railway.
Bertix, Onr., Dec. 14.--A destructive fire
occurred here yesterday, by which the exten-
sive tannery of L. Breithaupt & Co. was total-
ly destroyed. âThe loss is over $40,000, In-
surance $7,000. The cause is supposed to be
the work of an incendiary.
LATEST TELEGRAMS
TO THe
Charlottetown Associated Press,
Lonpon, Dee. 24, eve.âA German victory is
reported at Halla, (?) a town to the south-east
of Amiens, over the French army of the North,
numbering 60,000 strong. Germans carried
Several villages by storm, and took 10,000 pri-
soners. Gen, Chauseyâs retreat to Lemars was
voluntaryâhis intention being to concentrate
his forees, and draw the Germans after him,
Gen, Chausey has now 200,000 men, and will
immediately resume the offensive.
A Berlin despatch says that the sortie from
Paris on the 2lst wasa failure. The French
retired within the walls.
The fortifications of Havre and Chérbourg
have been so strengthened that they are believed
to be impregnable,
Bismarck has issued a circuler to the Prussian
Ambassadors, saying that many French officers
have broken their parole, The Government
have not decided how to act in their regard,
New York, Dee. 26.âThe Spotswood Hotel,
at Richmond, Vergimia, was burned to the
ground on Sunday morning, and twelve persons
perished in the flames.
Tosday is observed as a general holiday,
Birth.
On the 20th inst., the wife of P. G. Fraser, of
ason,
ONO tat
Died.
Nt at
In the City, on the 21st inst., at the residence
of her son, Capt, Thomas Foley, Queen Street,
Alice Foley, in the 865th year of her age, De-
ceased was born in the County of Wexford,
Ireland. R. J. P. [Newfld. papers please copy. |
At Lot on the 19th inst., Mary D
wits of crags oc ol ig ohe pgs A ph
age, âThe deceased emigrated, with her parents,
to this country from County Monaghan in 1810,
A husband and four children are left to mourn
the loss of an affectionate wife and mother, She
was followed to the grave by a large circle of
sorrowful friends and relations, to whom she
was endeared in life and regretted in death.
May she rest in peace.
On the 2d of December inst., at his residence,
Beaufort House, Birkenhead, England, Cecil
Wray Townshend, Esquire, in the 80th year of
his age. The deceased gentleman was a native,
and for many years a resident of this Island,
At York River, on the 13th inst., Mr. Alex-
ander Mclean, farmer, aged 93 years.
At New York, on the 6th inst., of Consump-
tion, Mr. Daniel W. Sutherland, brother-in-law
to George Parker, Esq., of Georgetown, aged
33 years.
At Brookfield, on the 18th inst., of Inflamma-
tion of the lungs, Mr, Malcolm McDonald, in
the 66th year of his age.
At the Head of Hillsborough, on the 3d inst.,
of Consumption, Catherine Janc, the beloved
wife of Benjamin C, Douglas, aged 26 years.
At Clyde River, on the 21st Dec., after a short
but severe illness, Maggie Janc, the beloved wife
of Alexender McLean, im the 21st year of her
age.
At Chepstow, Lot 45, on Tuesday, the 13th of
December inst., after a few days illness, of In-
flammation of the Lungs, Mr, Angus Brown,
merchant and farmer, aged 33 years, leaving
a young widow and five sisteis to mourn his de-
plorable loss, May he rest in peace.
Commercial.
Cu'town Market, Dee, 27th,
On Friday, Saturday, and to-day, three very
good markets were held, particularly that of
Friday and to-day. Lverything suitable for
Christmas and the New Year was to be had in
abundance. Poultry of every size and deserip-
tion, beef and mutton, of the primest kind, vege-
tables, eggs and butter in plenty, and all of
which brought high prices,âgeese varying from
2s.6d, to 3s, 6d. ; turkeys, from 4s. 3d. to 64.9ds ;
poultry, from 2s, 3d, to 3s. 6d., per pair, Eggs,
ls. 6d. per dozen, and scaree at that. Butter
was the only reasonable articleto be had, In the
wholesale market, pork brought fron Sd. to
6d per lb. for good carcasses, being a slight ad-
vance on last week. Potatoes, by the small,
1s. 10d. to 23.; wholesale, 1s. 4d. to Is. Gd..
Oatsâalthough there is an active demand for
this grain, still quotations keep steady at 2s, 4d.
This week closes the foreign trade with this
port, our harbor being a sheet of ice, Prices in
produce will, if anything, decline.
~~ act at Nt at at ta Nag at
Shipping Intelligence:
eed
seta ts lst tt gtis
PORT OF CHARLOTTETOWN,
CLEARED,
Dee. 2ist.â Undine, Balfour, Queenstown ; for
orders, 34,000 bush. oats, 6 bbls, oysters, 1000
ft. deal. Paragon, Marshall, Penarth Roads;
17500 bush, oats, 1500 ft. deal.
22.âIsland Home, Mutch, Cuba; 1512 bash,
potatoes, 88 qtls. codfish, G1 d», haddock, 5%
do, bake, 89 kegs butter, (14154 lbs) 145 cans
lard, (6176 lbs.) 459 bush, oats, 12 tous hay,
and three boxes preserved lobsters.
23.~âCandace, McDonald, Queenstown; 2500
bush, oats, 3768 fr. deal. Clara, Henderson,
Queenstown, 16,000 bush. oats, 1000 ft. deal.
24.âPrincess of Wales, Cemeron, Pictou; 283
bbls, pork, 24 carcasses, (4800 ibs,) 6 casks
hams, 3 half barrels and 19 tubs lard,ââlbs.
The Steamer Heather Belle towed Mr, Le-
furgyâs Brig to the Three tides, on Friday morn-
ing last, then proceeded to McEwen's Wharf,
Elhot River, to bring down the Brigt. Septimus,
loaded with Grain for Europe. The Brigt. Para-
gon, at the North River, also loaded with Grain
for Europe, was towed to sea on the same even-
ing. âThe Brigt. Empress, Young, Master, laden
with Grain for Europe, is frozen in at Pinette,
The Brigt. Sabrina, laden with Grain for Europe,
is aground in Crapaud Harbor. The Brigt.
ââ, belonging to Angue MeMillan, Esq., at
Summerside, is frozen in at that Port, laden with
Grain for Europe.
Arnivep IN Exnotaxn,âBarque W. L. J,
from Summerside, and Brigt. Princess, from Mal-
peque,âboth vessels laden with oats, shipped
and belonging to Wm, Richards, E-q.
The Ship New Dominion, Kickham, Master,
for Europe, laden with 52,000 bush. oats, sailed
from this port on the 16th inst.
The Bark Undine, Balfour, master, for Europe,
with 32,103 bush, oats, sailed on Wednesday
afternoon, the 21st inst., also from this port,
The Sch. Island Home, Mutch, cleared on Fri-
day for Cuba, with oats, potatoes, fish, dc , by
I. U. Hall, Eeq.
âThe barque Candace, McDonald, also cleared
on Friday for Queenstown, (for orders) with
26,000 bush. oats, Carvell Bros.
The brigt. Ravenwood, Gavin, arrived at St.
Johnâs on the 19th, in three days from
Charlottetown, :
The brigt. Dawn, belonging to Messrs. James
White and Longworth & Co., has been sold in
Newfoundland,
The ship James Duncan, is the last of the fall
fleet in port. She is nearly rigged, and has
taken a considerable quantity of oats on board.
We fear she is frozen in for the wirter.
Hauipax, Dee. 19.âArrived, Jane Othe ; 16th,
cleared, Bounty; 17th, Montrose; and 19th,
Josephine. :
New Bevroap, Deg. 12th, arrived, Union.
Bostor, Dec. 15.âArrived, J. W. Hatfleld.
New Yonn, Dec, 13,âArrived, Golden Rute.
âBlack and various Shades, includ-
| Farmers, Mechanies, Inventors, Engincers,
Shida tharateabianganiecaie |
DECEMBER, 1870.
NEW GOODS.
âââ ood
W, A. WEEKS & (0,,
Queen Street,
ARNE NOW O?ENING THE LAST IN-
SIALMENT OF
GOODS!
FOR THIS SEASON.
CONSISTING OF
WATERPROOF CLOTH,
IN GREAT VARIETY,
FROM
4s, Od. per Yard.
Wide French Twills
AND
FRENCH MERINOES,
IN
ing Uteâ
NEW MAROON. COLOR,
NOW SO POPULAR,
at Is. 104d. per yard & upwards,
Figured Silk Repp Dresses,
HANDSOME PATTERNS.
Plain and Checked
Winceys,
Thin Black
Coburgs and Lustres,
Grey aud White |
Blankets,
Black
Velveteens,
Winter Caps,
&e , &e.
Dee. 28, 1870,
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TWENTY-SIXTH YEAR.
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Scientific American ave constatitly enriched
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An Official List of all the Patents issued is
published weekly.
The Yearly Numbers of the Scientific Ameri-
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thousand pages, equivalent in size to four
thousand ordinary book pages.
Specimen copies sent free,
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with a splendid Premium to the person who
forms the Club, consisting of a copy of the
celebrated Steel Plate Engraving, ââMen of
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In connection With the publication of the
Scientific American, the undersigned conduct
the most extensive Agency inthe world for
procuring PATENTS.
The best way te obtain an answer to the
questionâCan I obtain a Patent? is to weite
to Munn & Co., 37 Park Row, N. Y., who have
had over twenty-five yearsâ experience in the
business. No charge ls made for opinion and
advice. A penand-ink sktch, or full written
description of the invention, shyuld be sent.
For instructions concerning American and
European Patents, Cavencs, Ro-fseues, Inter-
ferences, Rejected Casas, Hints on selling Pa-
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Dee, 28, 1870, |
WANTED?
wer immediately, a TEACHER, for
the New Grammar School, North Side St.
Peter's Bay. Apply to the vaderdgned,
SIMON BULGER,
DONALD McINNIS,
ROBERT LEWIS,
RICHARD DUNN,
GHRISTMAS!
700
OEE De VOT ee
ig a
A very large and elegant variety of
BOOKS, MUSIC,
AND
Fancy Goods,
SUITABLE FOR
CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR'S
PRESENTS;
For Sale at the Prince Street
Book & Stationery Store.
(Se? Call and you will find |
many articles that you cannot
oblain elsewhere and would not
expect to find in the City.
GEO. BREMNER.
1870.
99
ay
Dee.
L's Mails for the United States and the
Dominion of Canada, will, until farther
notiee, be elosed:at this office every TUES-
DAY, THURSDAY, and SATURDAY even-
ing at 7 o'clock, .
Mails for Great Britain, Newfoundland and
the West Indies, will be closed every alternate |
THURSDAY and SATURDAY evening, at 7 |
o'clock, as follows, viz:
Saturday, 4th March
Thursday, 16th
Baturday, 18th
Thorsday, @Oth
Saturday, lst April
Thursday, 13th
Saturday, 16th |
Saturday, 18th Thursday, 27th
Thursday, 2d March Saturday, 29th
Letters to be registered, and newspapers, must
be posted at least half an hour before the time
of closing Mails,
JOHN A. MACDONALD.
Postmaster General.
General Post Office, Charlottetown, 2
28th Dee. 1870, 5
Christmas Presents.
UST RECEIVED, at the âAmerican Varie-
Thursday, 5th Jan.
Saturday, 7th
Thursday, 19th
avy ry y, ot Pe,
Saturday, 4th
Thursday, 16th
qe Subseriber h
IWwotice
just received, from
Great Briiein,a large supply of Fresh
Drugs, Patent Medicines, Toilet Requisites,
&c., &c.. Parties destrous of obtaining the
«
above articles, will do well to eal at the Casu
Deve Store, where all the most popularreme-
dies of the day are to be had.
ey ty Store,â Queen Street, per City of Balti-
more, from England, via Halifax; also, from ;
Boston and New York, an endless varlety of!
Toys, Fancy Goods, |
Pictures, Fruit & Confectionary,
CONSISTING OF THE FOLLOWING:
Jewelry, Stationery, Clocks, |
P, G. FRASER,
Queen Street.
OSELCNE and other Analine DYES, to be
had at P. G. Fraser's
CASH DRUG STORE,
Queen Street
Observe!
UPERIOR SWEET OIL to be had, very
cheap, at the Casn Dava Srore. |
P. G. FRASER,
Worm Annihilator !
Pp G. FRASERâS Worm Annihilator is the
e best, safest, and most effective worm
I
' remedy yet discovered.
CASH DRUG STORE,
Soaps! " Soaps !
| C1OAPS of all descriptions to be had cheap,
at the Casut Drea Sronr,
Pp. G. FRASER. |
os
Prescriptions !
; gg eg engery accurately prepared with
the purese of drugs, and at moderate
prices, at the Casu DuvuG Srone.
P, G. FRASER,
Queen Street,
Ch'tewn, Nov. 80, 1870.
Goes:
A. MBRBARS,
BELL-HANGHER,
GAS FITTER,
GUN & PIN-SMETHT!
Dorchester Street,
(Nert to Old Reading Room Building.)
EGS to return his thanks, to the general pub-
lic, for the liberal patronage extended to him
since his commencement in business, and asks |
fora continuance of the same. He keeps con-
stantly on hand
A neat Assortment of Tinware, Kitchen
Utensils, &e., &e.
All ordersin the above business will be punctu- |
ally attended to,
Having lately made large purchases in the
cheapest markets, intended for House Builders,
such as Gas Fittings, Water Closets, Beil Fit-
tings, &c., &c., I am prepared to sell them at
rates as low as can be had in the city, and will
fit them up in a good workmanlike style.
To a generous public, I would say, that all or-
ders in this branch of my business will be attend-
ed to with despatch,
A lot of First-class Water Coolers.
on hand,
ATCHES.
IZ Subsertber offers for Sale, a large as-
T sortiuent gf the following Goods, viz:
Ladiesâ any! Gentsâ English & Geneva.
Gold & Silver Watches,
Gold, Silver, Plated, Mair, Silk, Gutta
Percha, and Steel Albert
GSuardas.
Colored & Bright
COLD JEWELRY,
in great variety. Hig
Jet, Imitation Jet, Vulcanite, Ivory
and Steel Jewelry.
Alarm, Striking, and Silent 8 day
and 30 hour
CLOCKS.
po All articles sold are warranted to be as
represented.
W. W. WELUNER.
Upper Great George 8t., din
Dee, 24, 1878,
LONDON HOUSE,
} Wholesale & Retail.
NEW GOODS,
Per **CITY OF BALTIMORE,"
Wincles and other Dress Goods, tn great
|
variety, Brown, Blue and Grey Water-
proof Cloakings, Grey and White
| Ualicees, Printed Cottons and
} other Fancy Goods, White
| and Colored Cotton
| Warp, &Âą., &c.
N. B.âThese Goods, together with those
expected by the Ship Clifton, and next steain-
| er from England, will complete our fall stock,
| which is thoroughly adapted to the wants o
| both Country and City buyers. :
G. & 8. DAVIES.
Tec. 14, 1870. Sin
| Eastern House!
âHEAD SAINT PETERâS BAY.
N addition tothe large and varied assort-
ment of General Merchandize, usually in
i stock, we, this fall, offer a vanety of
Cooking and Box Stoves,
| Farmersâ Boilers, bbls. and
| - half bbls. good sound Herring,
60 boxes Digby Herring, bbls.
| superior Flour, Iron & Steeâ,
i for sleigh shoeing.
| BEER & SONS,
Tlead St. Peters Bay, Dec. 14, '70. Âą ea lm
NoTIcBi
|
| New Lumber Yard.
|
| JT DO HEREBY wish to inform my custom-
| ers, both in âTown and Country, that T have
Sayerâs Crystal Blue, now on hand. at my New Lumber Yard, next
Sold Cheaper than ever.
July.7, 1869. ex
Plain Gold and other Rings,
Broaches and Ear Drops, Watches
and Guards, Ladiesâ Sleeve Buttons,
Scar: Pins, Bracelets,Charia Ornaments.
Belt Buckles, Pen and Jack
Knives, Pistols, Gun Capa,
Scissors, Razors, Pipes, (various
sorts,) Cigar Cases, Hair Oils, Violins,
Bows and Strings, Concer-
tinas and Accordeons, Walking
Sticks, Lamps and Glasses, Fancy
Soaps, Fine, Tooth and other Combs.
Albums and Work Boxes,
Bibles, Prayer Books, &e., &e., &e.
ALSO:
Apples, Tea,
Oranges, Dried Apples,
Lemons, Blacking,
Grapes, Table Salt,
Canned Peaches, Brooms,
Cheese, Tranks,
Quinces, Mattes,
liga, Matches,
Onions, Chewiug Tobacco,
Sugar, Cigars, &c., &c.
pa Also,âThe best assortment of small
Wares to be had in Town,
All of which will be sold cheaper than any |
other-store in the trade. :
TIMOTHY O'CONNELL. |
Deo. 14, 1870. i din
(Shelled Almonds, (in
| Brown Sugar,
Festive Season!
1870-71!
WATE'S THA STORET!
S the best place for every person in want of |
good Groceries, to bay. Stock for the pre- |
sent senson complete, comprising in part:â
TEA, (defies competition.)
Java Coffee, Crushed, Granulated,
Cienfuegos and Porto Rico Sugars,
Bright Molasses, Crackers,
all kinds, (very superior,) Dominion
aud Island Cheese, Pastry Flour,
Meal, White Beans, Split
Peas, Pearl Barley, Ralsins, Cur-
rants, Corn Starch, Pickles, Spices,
And all articles usually found. in a First-Class
Grocery Store,
All of which ave offered at lowest paytng |
rates, for Cash.
JOHN CAMERON.
Kent St., Dee. 21, 1870.
p din j
A MERRY CHRISTMAS _
: |
AND
en i a ei lta kt ti
HAPPY NEW YEAR.
SELLING CHEAP AT
âTTALAN WAREHOUSE,â
OYAL Dessert Ralsins, Layers, Valentias, |
Sultanas, Currants, Peels, Flavorings,
Spices, Figs, Stewing Prunes, China Ginger,
Pine Apples, Pears, Peaches, Tamatoes, Green |
P.as, String Beans, Green Corn, Marmalades, |
1 99)
mn |
Wine, English Cheese, Pickles, Sauces, Con-
diments, &c., &c.,
And in fact everything required to make
all SupsTanviaLLy Happy through-
out the approaching Festive
Season.
MACEACHERN & CO.
Dec. 21, 1870.â3w
Christmas Presents !
N USICAL BOXES, large and elegant,
playing from four to six tunes each, can
be had at asiall advance over cost and charges,
at
O'Connell's American Variety
Store.
Tru
Had, St. Peter's Bay, Dee. 28, 1870,
Queen St., Dec. 21,1870. is} din
| Queen St., Victoria Buildings,
|
ORANGES,
APPLES & LEMONS.
âThe Subscriber offers for Sale,
50 Barrels Apples!
IN
Baldwins, Russets and Peppins. |
Ginger Wine,
2 bls. Lemons,
2 bbls. Oranges,
Boxes Raisins,
â Figs & Currants.
monds, Barcelona
Jordan & Valentia;)} Brazil & Walnut;)
Cheese,
Crushed Sugar,
Granulated Sugar,
Molasses,
Pepper and Mustard,
Ground Cloves,
Spices,
fresh Tamarinds,
Ginger,
Canned Lobsters,
Salmon, Chewing Gum,
«Peaches, Soap,
Candles, Tobacco,
Cigars, Scotch Barley,
Lemon Syrup, Raspberry Vinegar,and
Flour, by the Barrel or Pound,
All of which will be sold, Cheap for Cash,
BY
ALEXR. McKENZIE,
a
December 7, 1870. Gi
Gold and Silver _
WARSURS.
GOLD CHAINS!
Wedding, Mourning,
and other
GOLD RINGS.
Brooches, Gents?
Pins, Clociks,
KCeg KCes
Always on hand,
Watches and Clocks repaired at shortest no-
tice, Old gold and siiver bought.
ROBERT SNEESTON,
North Side Queen Square,
Jeweler, &c.
Feb. 16, 1870. ly
Skates. Skates.
250 PAIRS MENâS AND BOYâS
SKATES,
CHEAP FOR CASH.
G, & S. DAVIES,
21
-
Dee. 7, 1870.
IMPORTANT!
To All Concerned.
Jams and Jellies, Gelatine, Isinglass, Cooking | The Sabscriber would inform ALL PERSONS
indebted to him, that
The Full Amount
Of their Accounts, to Ootober let, ie required
with as little delay as possible.
HENRY BEER.
Southport, Dee. 7, 1870. 4i
minrehanins sr annennermante-nbni tethered
N Charlottetown, on Friday last, the 2d in-
staut, a WALLET, containing a sum of
money. Although not large in amount, yet
the restoration would be gratefully acknow-
ledged and rewarded. The money consisted
of Union Bank Notes, (35, $2, and $1,) with
a small amount of silver, in all about $72.
Piease leave 3 ae Owen Connolly's, Req., or
Âą HeraLp e.
vale DONALD McDONALD.
Head of Tracadie Bay, Lot 36,
December 7, 1870
Tea,(superior quality; )
jto Mrs. C, McKeynaâs, â Terrace House,â
King Street, all kinds of Lumber, for inside
| tnish, and perfectly dry. Pine and Spruce
| Scantling, Ship Planks, Pallnge, Fencing Nails,
| &c., all to suit customers, aud Cheap for Cash.
| @âą= Please call and examine.
| JOHN WALSH, Carpenter.
| Dee. 14, 1870. din
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Postage Stamps.
GexeraL Posr Orrice, Cn'rown, 2
December 10, 1870. 3
Porszace STAMPS ean be obtaincd at the
| Stores of W. R. Watson, Jas, DesBrisay,
| John D. McLeod, T. O'Connell, and T. C.
Boxes Nuts, (in Al-) Hall, Esqrs., and at the General Post Oitice,
» between the hours of 7, a.m,, and 9, p.in.
JOUN A. McDONALD, P-M. G.
sin (dee, 14.)
In Store!
; 250 bbls. Canada FLOUR, (warranted, )
20 crates EARTHENWARE, .
20 boxes Mott's SOAP,
10 pun. Choice Retailing MOLASSES,
Bright-Porto Rico & Barbadues SUGAR,
in hhds. or bbls.
Chests and half chests Cougou TEA,
|
Hourly expected from Halifax
| 50 bbls, choice N. 8. Winter APPLES,
| For Sale by
| FENTON T. NEWBERY.
Ch'town, Dee. 21, 1870. city pa
IN OTIC EL
Gexenat. Fost Orricr, Ci'town;
i Deceimber 10, 1870,
j
N future, Money Orders will not be issuéd
on Great Britain on the days on which
Supplementary English Mails are closed.
| JOUN A. MCDONALD, P. M. G.
| gin {dei
Steamboat Engines
FOR SALE.
| NE pair of Steamboat Engines connected,
J direct acting, inverted cylinders of 23
| inch diamcter by 16 Inch stroke, together with
screw, propeller and shaft; also, spare pro-
| peller and shaft, diameter of propeller, 7 feet 2
j inches, and 84 feet pitch; and donkey steam
;pump & inches diameter; cylinder & boiler
| 144 feet high, 9 feet wide and 10 feet long, con-
i taining two furnaces 3 feet wide by 6 fect long,
and 144 tubes, 6 feet long by 5 inches diameter,
made from heavy material, Also, one spare
' set of engine connections, piston and brasses,
The whole is guaranteed to be in the best of
; order, and complete in all parts.
For particulars apply to EDWARD MOP.
| RISEY, Charlottetuwn Foundry, or to
| ADAM McKAY,
Halifax, N. 8,
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| Ch'town, Nov. 9, 1879.
Steamers for Nova Scotia.
iT OR the remainder of the season a Steamer
; a. will leave Charlottetown, for Pictou, every
| Monday and Thursday morning, at 6 o'clock,
âand will retarn on Tuesday and Thursday
evenings. Passengers for this Island, fron
Ilalifax, &c., Wil have to leave by Train on
ithe day previous to the departure of the
| Steamer.
Trew. Zt, T7V,
18 Honor the Lieptenant Governor will
hold a Levee at Government House, on
MONDAY, the Second day of January next, at
the hour of 12 oâ lock.
Fach Gentleman is rears to be dea
with a Card, to be handed to the, Camp
im waiting.
âGentlemen payt
the occasion, will p to enter âby*the
ern door. 4
Vol, & ae
respects to hia Tonor on