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THE HERALD, WEDNESDAY,
APRIL 15, 1868,
held in houses of
said houses were among the first of the kind in the
colony, in regard to respectability and character, it
pen therefore, appeat a hardship to compel the
Government to remove the post offices from spcb places,
‘After considerable debate on the point, Hon Leader
of the Opposition suggested the desirability of a com-
promise between the views of those hon mémbers who
contended for the sweeping change contemplated by
the bill, and those who, though not opposed to the prin-
ciple of the bifl. were against removing those post
offices now established.
Tion Mr Howlan then withdrew his amendment in
favur of that proposed | the Hon Leader of the Oppo-
gitian, to the effect, that any post office hereafter
established, and all Courts. of Justice now constituted,
or hereafter to be constituted, shonld tot be held in
pene brates or taverns, Said amendment was then
carried. :
Pr Jenkins submitted an amendment, to the effect
that the Government should be allowed the exercise of
discretionary power, relative to the establishment of
houses of entertainment at distances from eight to ten
milea apart on main Post Roads, where such houses
might be reqnired—limiting and restricting the sale of
spirituous meer in such houses, to bou:fide travellers,
and for medicinal purposes.
He, Dr Jenkins, contended in support of his Resola-
tion, that those who had to travel through the country,
suffered much hardship from the fact, that for long dis-
tances. on certain roads, no hoases of entertainment
were allowed,
The supporters of the bill contended that the intro-
duction of the Resolution referred to, was contrary to
the principles of the bill, and, therefore, strongly oppos-
ed ta adoption, Said Resolution was then rejected.
Another amendment, submitted by Dr Jenkins, to
the effect that Tavern-keepers should be compelled to
open thair honses for the reception of travellers, at all
houra of the night as well as the day, was earried,
The Chairman then reported the bill, as amended,
agreed to.
~ House adjourned.
A. McNuutt. Reporter.
‘News by Telegraph.
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HI0ON. I. D. MCGEE ASSASSINATED.
Siteprac, April 7.—Hon. T, D'Arcy McGee was shot
at the door of his lodgings, Ottawa, at 2 o'clock this
morning, and instantly killed. Assassin unknown; $11,
000 reward offered. MeGve had just delivered an eloquent
specch in House of Commons and was returning home.
Orrawa, April 7.—In the House of Commons last night
there was a long debate on IL, McDonald's motion for
papers in connection with Nova Scotia House of Assembly
Address to the British Government on the subject of re-
neal, I. McDonald, Parker, McGee, KE. M. McDonald,
MeLetian and others took part, ‘The Government con-
sented to the motion, and the House adjourned at a quar-
ter past two, At half past two o'clock the Hon. T. D,
McGee was murdered while about opening the door of his
lodgings on Parks Street. The assassin shot him from be-
hind, the ball passing through his mouth, carrying out the
front teeth and causing instant death. The excitement is most
intense, Several arrests have been made, but it is doubtful
whether the guilty person or persons have yet been found,
FURTHER PARTICULARS.
Orrawa, April 7.—The Hon T, D, MeGee was assassin-
ated at the door of his lodgings, at 2'clock this morning.
On leaving the House of Commons, he proceeded home in
company with Mr. McFarlane, M. P., wko parted fiom him
at the gate of Parliament Grounds, From that point to
within a block of his lodgings, he was accompanied by two
Buckleys. messengers in the House. As he reached his
room, and was in the act of opening it, a pistcl shot was
fired at him from behind, the ball entering the back of his
head and escaping through his mouth, breaking several of
his tecth. His lodging housekeeper who was up, alarmed
by the shot, opencd the front door, when Mr. Mc(ee fell
heavily into the entrance, quite dead, ‘The alarm spread
lmaaodataly. The Premier, Sanford McDonald, Mr.
lolton, the Police Magistrate, and many Members of Par-
liament, who hag not retired to rest, were quickly on the
spot, and measures set a foot at once to discover the perpe-
trator. ‘The assassin must have approached Mr. McGee as
as he wasin the act of stooping to insert his latch key,
ed i iately,
placed the pistol to his head, fired, gnd fled fmm inonks
abeve the key-hole, and death must have been instanta-
neous. Mr. McGee's hat was not even displaced from his
head, his cane was under his arm, and a partly smoked
cigar lying beside him. It has created the greatest excite-
ment and horror in this community. No clue has, so far,
been obtained as to identify the murderer ; but the authorities
all over this section, have been put on the alert, and no
efforts are being spared to discover the perpetrator of so
horrible'an atrocity. The Government of Canada offers
five thousand dollars, and the Governments of Ontario and
Quebec two thousand five hundred doilars each, rewa.d for
the apprehension of the assassin. '
Sr. Joux, N. B, April 8.—The body of the late Ion.
'T. D'Arey McGee will be taken to Montreal for burial.
Hfouse of Commons moved to adjourn one week, in respect
for memory of deceased—moved by Sir John McDonald and
seconded by Mr. McKenzie. Both spoke with emotion,
paying warm tribute to his noble qualities—commer ding his
widow and children to the care of the Dominion. James
Whalen was arrested last night. In his possession was
found a revolver, all the cells of which were loaded with
bullets similar to that which killed McGee. Dent, & watch-
man in Parliament buildings, was found shot this morning
at his residence.
Sackvitin, April $th.—James Whalen examined to-day.
Papers found in his possession, and other evidence, slmost
give positive proof of his guilt. Numbers of others in cus-
tody, and known tobe connect2d with Fenian organizations,
also implicated. Other parties are being arrestec,
Lord Cranbourne has been tendered the office of Gover-
nor General of Canada, and Earl Mayo offtacd Governor
Generalship of India.
Lonpos, Mareh 31.—Last evenin ‘
Commons, petitions in favor of and against the Irish
Church ostablishments were read. r. Gladstone,
after calling for the reading of the Acts of Parliament
in relation to the Irish Church, moved that the House
proceed to consider them. Ile declared that the time
would come when the Irish Church would cease to exist
As a State establishment. He would give no details of
the means by which this was to be brought about, he-
cause it Was not the duty of the Opposition to arrange
them, All proprietory rights should be respected.
‘There should no longer be a salaried clergy, paid by the
State and connected with the Church. A fund for the
benefit of Ireland should be created for the balance of
the incomes of the Church.....Lord Stanley replied,
opposing too hasty action iv the matter, saying the
House should wait until the Commission on the Trish
Church shoald make their report, and concluded by
moving his resolutions, of which he gave notice last
Friday. that the subject be left over for the considera-
tion of the next Parliament, Lord Cranbourne, member
for Stramford, moved a resolution that the principle of
establishing the Charch be settled sow, and the details
left over until next Parliament. The debate was then
adjourned.. ...The bill abolishing the flogging in the
army has passed Commons.
Loxpon, April 1et.—The debate on the Trish Charch
Bill wae continued in Parliament, last night, and post-
sponed to 2nd April....,Ring Victor Emmauuel is con-
fined to bed by serious illnese.
Lonpon, Ist (eve.—House of Commons, (eve.) Mr.
Ward Hunt asked leave to bring in a bill for purchase
by Goverament of all the lines of telegragh in the
Kingdom. He explained the bill provided for appoint-
ment of arbitrators to decide what prices be paid to
telegraph companies for property aud interests to lines.
....Revenue returns of Great Britain last qoarter year
show a deficiency of 5,000,000 pounds sterling,. . . .Des-
patches from Madrid gives positive denial to reported
prohibition of American newspapers by Government.
Loxpos, April 2 —Markets generally without quo-
table change. Consols 93 1-8.....The Spanish Govern.
ment will grant Cuba an army organization similar to
her own.....The negotiations between Prussia an
Denmark in regard to the disputed territory in Sebles-
wig-Holstein, still continue, It 1s reported that the
Danish Comwiesioners recently asked the cession to
Denmark of the Island of Alsen, in the Baltic, and
Fortress of Duppel. The latest telegrams from the
Continent, which contain these rumors say, also, that
Praggia has decidedly retused to accede lo the request
of
. A 12, (éve.)—Tho weekly retorns of the
Bank of England shows & deficieney of £334,000 stg.
....ln the House of Commons this evening, the debate
on the Irth Charch was continued till a late hour.
. in the Toure of
entertainment were hes at and that
Beru, April 2.-~'The Naturalisation ‘Treat
+ with the United States and North German
Confederation, has been finally reetified by the Federal
arliament, Count Bismark, in a speech, explained
the provisions of it, and declared that it was unneces.
fary to mak * — F 6
) ake any defence of the Treaty, ns it seemed
to meet tavor on all sides, and sammed up his ex-
plenation by stating that the compact was clear on all
points, and hereafter that no native of Germany nataral-
ised in the United States would be molested on account
of c.g be Parent State.
4ONDON, ril 3.—A division will take place to-
night in the House of Commons ‘on the Irie. Chareh
Bill; the result is looked for with great interest,
The course of the Ministry is unknown,
Loxpox, April 3, eve.—The debate on the Irish
Church Bill was continued in the House of Commons,
and speeches made by several leading members... ..
Mr. Disraeli said that the House Imd been enddenly
called Upon to go into committee for dis-establishing the
trish Church. Ile, too, considered this the best mode
of meeting the movement. He might have met the
proposition with a direct negative, denying that any
change in the Irish Church was necessary; but having
admitted that a beneficial change was possible, that the
course was practicable, the Government had. therefore,
moved the amendment, the character of which he justl-
fied by the maxim of Sir Robert Peel, that Ministers
should never state their policy in an amendment, and if
attempted at length would he cumbrous, and If brief
would be ambignous ; ‘but they would seize the ealient
points and maintain them, Mr. Disraeli mentioned the
points that ought to defeat the Resolves, viz , that the
time was inopportune, as a committee was now examin-
ing into Church affairs, and that this Parliament was
morally incompetent to settle the question. He then
attacked Mr. Gladstone for his crusade against the
Church at eight days’ notice. He said the Act of Union
was a solemn covenant between the Irish and English
Protestants, to be observed in all its bearings, Ile at-
tacked Lord Cranbourne for his motives, and said the
only effect would be to evoke Mr. Lowe from lis cave
of Adullam, and join them in choras of reciprocal
malignity ; but now they had been sour, and the man,
though somehow, the man was still here. His remarks
were on the defensive. He had never attacked a man
in his life. (Cries by members, ‘* A Peel,” * A Peel,”)
He admitted there was something critical in the affairs
of Ireland, but said there was no danger from Fenians,
as that was prostrated so low there was no call for re-
volutionary measures. The Irish had always his syin-
pathy. He did not despise their sentimental grievances.
Mr. Gladstone proposed a change which would outraze
the feelings of a large and influential part of the conntry.
What was to be thought of the Statesman who would
throw a fire brand into the state and kindle a coaflagra-
tion, The plan proposed was simple confiscation. Ifthe
present movement would succeed, the Crown itself
would be in danger. Mr. Gladstone said much of the
Premier’s spec cl was the result of heated imagination.
Ireland bad for three years been in a state of war.
Division then took place and the Government was 4e-
feated by 60 of a majority. The result was greeted by
cheers from the Liberals. The Prince and
Princess of Wales and the Princess of Tech, were in the
Reyal Gallery.
wpon, April 4, eve.=The defeat of the Ministry
last evening formed the chiet topic of conversation.
The Times says *‘ the Commons have resolved that the
cancer of the Empire should be removed. The rejee-
tion of Lord Stanley's amendment to postpone the con-
sideration ontil the next Parliament, and the adoption
of Mr, Gladstone's resolution to go into committee, is
merely the first step of the operation. ‘Phe mational
will 18 soon to be expressed, and it will be no ancertain
sound. It will insist that the work so happily begun,
shall be thoroughly performed. This morning's vote is
the dawn of a re-united Empire, Now, Ireland may
take confidence from the vote, that she is sustained by
the yast balance of opinion of the United Kingdom.
The wrongs of ages are to be ended, and right done
amidst the acclamations of the nation. ‘This must
guarantee peace.”
The Morning Post concludes a very able article with
the following words :—* This vote is the death warraut
of the Irish Choreh, | No feieees erupny nas been wou
by the Liber party sinee the Emancipation Act of
1829." The Standard says :—‘: The effect of this vote
will be to waste te Session without advancing the ob-
ject proposed one single step.”
Lonpon, April 6.—An important meeting of the
Cabinet was held on Saturday to consider what action
should be taken in view of the vote of Friday night on
Mr. Gladstone's resolution.—It is reported that the
Ministers determined to resign in case the opposition
should retafu theit large majority after the reevess of
Parliament.—Lon. Geo. Bancroft, Minister to Prussia,
has been commissioned from the State Department at
Washington, with tull power to arrange and coinplete
a treaty of commerce and navigation with the authorities
ef the North German Confederation and members of the
German Zolverein.
New Yorx—April 1.—The trial’ of Presiden: Johnson
f irly commenced yesterday, and will proceed, probably,
without interruption, until closed.—A platform, containing
seventeen men, fell to the bottom of a shaft in Diamond
Mines, at Seranton, Penn., yesterday, kiling 12 men.
They leave 11 widows and 28 orphars.—A despatch from
Havanna says, that the Bishop of Havanna being refused
permission by the Captain General to go to Madrid, ob-
tained that permission by telegraph from the Home Go-
vernment,. ¢ Bishop received the Clergy of Havanna on
Monday, at the Cathedral, and delivered an address. Af-
ter this, with bells tolling, he proceeded on toot to the
Steamer, and sailed for Spain.
New York, April 3d.—Advices from Montevideo an-
nounce that the President, Gen. Flores, had been murdared
in that city; he had recently returned from the seat of war,
on the Rio Parana, for the purpose of resigning the aicta-
torial power which he siezed about a year agu.—A Rich.
mond despatch says the trial of Jeff, Davis has been post-
poned till May 2d. ‘
New York, April 6.—The prosecution, in the Impeach-
ment against the President closed on Saturday, except
cumulative or rebutting testimony,—The defence will com-
mence on Thursday next. Gold opened at 138.
The Merald.
Wednesday, April 15, 1868.
‘Tun Repeal movement is beginning to be felt in New
Brunswick. Inthe Northern, as well as in the St. John
River Counties, a repeal of the Union with Canada ts
looked forward to as the only hope of the political and
financial redemption of the Province. A diminishing
trade and increasing taxation have opened the eyes of
the New Brunswickers to the evils of Confederation,
from which they now desire to escape. Their ex-
perience, we fear, has come too late. Had the people
accepted the advice of disinterested and incorruptible
leaders like Messrs. Smith, Anglin, Cudlip, &c., in time,
an immense amount of trouble, present and future,
would have been saved. With a fickleness always
characteristic of the multitude, and with that love of
change inherent in haman nature, the electors forsook
those prudent counsellors to follow in the train of
Messrs. Tilley, Mitchell, Gray, and other leading Con-
federate politicians. These gentlemen simply sought
their own aggrandizement. ‘They are well provided for
at Ottawa; and, from theis exalted positions of honor
and emolument, they can afford to look down with deri-
sion at the awakening efforts of their dupes in New
Brunswick to recover thelr lost privileges. At the
recent cleetion tn St, John County to sapply a vacancy
| in the Local Legislat@e oceasioned by Mr. Skinner's
resignation, J, W. Cudlip, Esq., was avowedly put for-
ward as a Repeal Candidate. The followers of Messrs.
Tilley & Co. backed down from the opposing Union
candidate, Mr. Willis, by agrecing to a Resolution
which declared that, as the Loeal Legislature had no-
thing to do with the question of a Repeal of the Union,
it was unnecessary to promote political excitement by
bringing forward a candidate in opposition to Mr.
Cadlip. We do not blame Mr. Tilley and his friends
for adopting this course to express their contempt for | bly,
Treaty just!
'a people who have been playing a child's game of
battle-d’or and shuttle-cock with their constitutional
rights for the past three years; and were it not that
Nova Scotia is fully justified in seeking for a Repeal of a
Union forced upon her against the wishes of her
people, and needs all the adventitious support she can
receive outside of her own borders, we should say that
New Brunswick, after having twice ratified the principle
of Union within as many years, ought to have the
decency to keep her mouth cloged until the scheme had
a twelve-months’ trial, at least. Mr. Cudlip has been
elected by a show of hands, and goes to the Local Le-
gislature in the character of a Repealer. It is supposed
that the decision of the Metropolitan County of New
Brunswick will strengthen the hands of the Nova
Scotian Delegation now in England, seeking for a Re-
peal of Confederation, as far as that Province is con-
cerned. We hope so; but we must say that, whilst we
sympathise with the anti-Confederates of New Bruns-
wick, it would afford us no gratification to see the silly
fools who, through motives of religious prejudice, and
for the consideration of dollars and cents, sold their
selves. They deserve more punishment than they have
yet received, and the Dominion serew should be more
tightly brought to bear to enable them the more clearly
to realize their humiliating and dependent position.
The Repeal papers are, of course, rejoiced at the result
of the election, and assert that the pleasant old fogies
and flery young men who langhed over Repeal will now be
obliged to put on serious faces, and cudgel their brains
to discover some method of forcibly keeping not one,
but two, Provinces subject to Ontario and Quebec. On
the one side, the St. John Globe says :—“The good work
has begun. Mr. Cudlip, to-day, taking his stand upon
the principle of a Repeal of the Union, supported by a
solid phalanx of two thousand voters in this constitu-
ency, inaugurates a movement which will not cease, we
trust, until this Union is resolved into its original
elements. What will come after that no man.can tell;
but no political combination that we eaa make, either
with our fellow-colonists or with the Enzlish speaking
inhabitants of this continent, can make us worse off than
we areat present. The Repcalers of St. John must at once
organize. ‘They must be placed en rapport with the repeal-
ers throughout the province. Let the work of organization
be thorough and effective, and the result will be cer-
tain.” ‘That consistent and patriotic journal, the
Telegraph, on the other hand, gnashes its teeth, and be-
wails, in piteous style, the destruction of its party and
the gloomy prospects of the Dominion. ‘Troubled from
within, and threatened from without, the permanency
of the Great Dominion, with its beaver and maple-
leaf-flag, is seriously, jeopardised, and it is no wonder
that the Telegraph {s on its knees doing penance in
sackcloth and ashes. Tearken to the voice of despair
which it sends up, and judge whether or not other
Counties in New Brunswick will follow in the wake of
St. John, to add to the force and veolicity of the Repeal
movement of Nova Scotia:—*“I'he Dominion Govern-
ment, to our way of thinking, have coolly played Into
the hands of the enemies of Union. ‘They have allowed
this constituency to be carried by the Repenlers without
striking a blow, and have thus aided and abetted a
movement which will now go forward with, increased
velocity. Nova Scotia is convulsed. through all its
parts by the Repeal agitation New Brunswick is about
to follow in its wake. St. John, thanks to the Privy
Council, has declared for Repeal, and the most will be
made of her example. We predict that Repeal meetings
will be the order of the day in our Province, and that
an agitation will be commenced which will last as long
as the Union exists, whether that be few or many
years. The majority of those In New Brunswick fa-
yoring Repeal are in dead earnest, and will urge the
movement as long as a ray of hope glimmers in the
distance. It is, unfortunately, too true that many for-
mer Unionists of St. John have signed the Repeal
document presented to Mr. Cudlip; many more, who
would not sign, are wishing from their very soul that
matters were back again to their old position; while in
the country discontent is untyersal. Such Is the record
which the Ottawa Government have succeeded in pro-
ducing in a few months, and new, as a further dis-
couragement to earnest Unionists, we find that Govern-
ment skulking froma gonnies of thoir own ercating,
and leaving their friends to eat the leek as best they
may in the presence of the triamphant election of a Re-
pealer for this constituency!” Is Prince Edward Is-
land satisfied now that she has, despite the efforts of
scheming politicians, acted wisely in keeping aloof from
such a Union as is here depicted? We guess so; and
she will be more determined than ever, from the unhappy
experience of others, to preserve her comparatively
happy and independent position. Nothing but a revival
of the disgraceful religious feuds and animosities of a
few years ago, and which one of the Members for Mur-
ray Harbor scems anxious to rekindle, will change this
wise resolve on the part of this Colony.
ASSASSINATION OF THE HON. THOMAS
DARCY McGEE,
Ts community was severely shocked on Friday
night last by the receipt of the news by telegram of the
assassination at Ottawa, on the 7th instant, of the Ton.
Thomas D’Arcy McGee. He was returning to his
lodgings, after making a brilliant speech in Parliament
upon the subject of Repeal. He had ascended the steps
of his lodging, the door of which he was opening with a
night-key, when he was shot from behind. The bullet
passed through his head and came out at his mouth,
knocking several of his front tecth out and lodging in
the panel of the door. The night porter of the hotel,
aroused by the report of the pistol, opened the door,
when the body of the assassinated man fell heavily
forward, his braitis bespattering the hall. Late as the
hour was, (half-past two o'clock in the morning), the
hews soon spread through Ottawa, and created univer-
sal consternation. Immediate measures were taken by
the Dominion Government, in concert with the police
authorities, to discover the assassin, and, at latest ac-
counts, a man named Whelan was arrested, who had in
his possession a revolver, all the cells of which were
loaded with bullets similar to that which had killed Mc-
Gee. Papers were a'so found upon Whelan’s person
which lead to the belief that he is the assassin.
Several other persons, said to be implicated, and
known to be connected with the Fenian organization,
have likewise been arrested. In the meantime, Parlia-
ment has been adjourned for one week, out of respect
for the deceased, whose remains are to be forwarded to
Montreal for interment. Iis widow and orphans are
commended on all sides to the care of the Dominion, in
whoge interests Mr. McGee was an able and zealous ad,
vocate. In the uncertain information before us as to the
motives and causes of the assassination, it would not
become us to say much upon this point; but we may, in
common with every person possessed of right feelings,
express our horror and reprobation of the bloody deed,
and regret that the murdered mau should be thus sudden-
ly cut off without a moment's preparation for eternity.
Mr. McGee was undoubtedly an able man, and his career
will form a curious chapter iu biographical Htera-
ture. Wath the grave just closed over him, and but
recently removed from the active strife of the political
arena, it would be scarcely fair to enter into a review of
his life and labors at the present. To write impartially
of him, time must be allowed to soften down those
asperities and prejudices engendered by political strife,
which almost invariably tends to warp the mind and
disturb the judgment, Whatever his antecedents may
have been, it is certain that, In his later years, British
America possessed no abler nor more zealous defender
of British Institutions and British connection. In these
interests, whether his actions were dictated from
patriotic motives or not, there can be “no coubt
of his sincerity. In political warfare, he seems to have
been vehement and unprincipled, and his denunciations
of former friends, whom he marked out as Fenians, no
doubt produced a bitterness of hostility between him and
them which may have had something to do with his un-
timely death. This, however, is mere speculation on
our part. On Monday evening, In the House of Assem-
the Ilon. Leader of the Government, (Mr. Coles),
country, so soon escape the evils brought upon them- /
moved, and the Hon. Leader of the Opposition, (Mr.
Haviland), seconded the following Resolution, which
was unanimously adopted :—
“The assassination of the lon. T., D’Arey MeGee, of
the Dominion of Canada, having been reported by tele-
gram, Therefore Resvleed. That this House regards with
horror and detestation the atrocious and blood-thirsty
act; deeply sympathises with the bereaved widow and
orphans; and sincerely regrets that the Dominion Gov-
erument should have lost such an able and patriotic
statesman,”
“Resolved, That the Speaker do communicate the Re-
solution of this House to the Speaker of the Dominion
House of Commons, and also to Mrs McGee,”’
The first of these Resolutions called forth a general
expression of opinion from Members upon both sides of
the House, during which a high tribute was paid to the
talents and patriotism of the deceased gentleman.
However widely we in the Lower Provinces may have
differed from him upon some public questions, there can
be no doubt that, as an orator and a literary man, he
leaves no equal in British America. Vt is a matter of
regret that he should have been cut off before time was
allowed him to solve those political problems upon
which his whole energies seem to have been concen-
trated, Ile may have been right in all his views, nor
should he have been judged and condemned. before these
were fully illustrated and carried out Least of ell was
any man justified in dogging his footsteps in the midnight
hours, and shooting him down in the cowardly manner
adopted. What his future career would have been, we
do not pretend to know; but we can faney that, after the
storms of his political life were over, his well-stored
mind would have found ample employment, in some calin
and dignified retreat, in the composition of literary works
destined to instruct and amuse, and shed honor upor his
name aud race. The possibility of such a thing is now
out of the question His unfinished political history
alone remains to be judged; and this, we doubt not, will
be viewed in various lights, according to the information,
predilections or prejudices of the critic; but we think we
ure safe in saying that his tragic death will ensure to
him, in the annals of the New Dominion, which has been
baptised in his blood, as. distinguished a position as if he
had lived to the full age of four score years and ten,
OBITUARY.
Diep, of consumption, at Middleton, Bedeque, on the
30th ult., Jol n Smith, jr., aged 26 years. The deceased
was very favorably known in the district in which he
lived, where he had gained for himself a host of friends
by his kind and gentle disposition, and by his Christian
an] gentlemanly conduct. He was a dutiful son, a
loving brother, a true comrade, and a noble friend. To
know him was to love him. He carried with him,
through life an unblemished character, and his death is
mourned by all who knew him. His mortal remains
were conveyed, on Thursday last, from his father’s
residence to St. Malachy’s Church, Somerset, by one of
the largest funeral processions ever seen in this part of
the country. Iligh Mass and funeral prayers being per-
formed by the Rey. Patrick Doyle, P. P., the procession:
walked to the cemetery, where, amidst the sobs of a
dear mother, sisters and brothers, and hundreds of
friends, the body was deposited in the grave, to rise
one day again, glorious and immortal, to receive the re-
ward of a virtuous life.
Ile has passed from our side, our friend, our dear
brother,
The light of our cirele is quenched in the tomb,
And our hearts, that so lately were cheered by his
presence,’
Now mourn his departure in silence and gloom.
And yet not in gloom should our spirits deplore hin—
For may we not say that our. loss is his gain ;
Who, in life’s early morning, so loved, so endeuring,
Our Father hath called him from an exile of pain.
Called ae ere the world could enthrall his young
spirit—
Ere his soul might be tarnished by passion or crime
tre the esg of fair hope that were springing around
im
Might be ruthlessly crushed by the footsteps of ‘Time.
Called home to the Angels, our dear elder brothers,
Lord
To the smile of our Mother, the sinless and peerless,
‘To the throne of the Lamb, to the vision of God.
Called home to a love that our thoughts may not fathom,
To the limitless ocean of Beauty and Grace—
‘To the ‘Treasures and Joys unexpressed, unconceived of,
That ravish forever the cufidren of Peace.
Then, O! could we wish from such bliss to recall him
To earth’s vale of sorrow, false glitter and gaud?
O, rather we'll pray, if he tarry, Lord speed him,
Unfold to his soul Thy exeveding reward. !
Then weep not his transit, loved sisters and brothers,
But, lifting our hearts to the home of the blest,
Let us pray our dear Father to guide and sustain us,
Till our loved one we meet in the haveu of rest.
G.
We are glad to learn that the Examiner newspaper and
establishment have fallen into the hands of Mr. Walter C.
Grant. In a short address to the patrons of that paper,
in last Monday's issue, he promises ta conduct it on the
same principles as formerly, except with regard to the
question of Confederation, to which he will offer a vigor-
ous opposition. We wish our friend success, and we
congratulate the public upon an arrangement which
places the control of the paper in the hands of a person
of character and principle.
Tn contents of the North British Review for March,
are:—1. Trade Unions; 2 French Criticism—M. Renan;
3. The Financial Relations of England and India; 4. Re-
cent Spanish Romances; 5. Popular yhilosophy in its
Relation to life; 6. Montalembert’s Monks of the West;
7. The Queen’s Highland Journal; 8. The Atomic
Theory of Lucretius; 9. Ireland.
Tux Legislature will not be able to bring its labors to
a close this week. The Session has been a busy one, ta-
ken altogether, and will be characterized by the addition
to our Statute-book of several excellent laws. After the
prorogation, when we shall have more time and space at
our disposal than we have at present, we shall review
such of these Acts as have not already been noticed edi-
torially.
Tur English mail which was received in Charlottetown
on Friday night last, gives details of the preparations
which are being mace in Ireland for the reception, of the
Prince and Princess of Wales on their approaching visit
to that country. The reception will be of the most cor-
dial kind, and will be carried out onascale of grent mag-
nificence.
Wr Jearn that the Gut of Causeau, Shediac, Pictou
and other gulf harbors, are now clear of ice, whilst
Prince Edward Island is still as securely surrounded by
an icy barrier as in the month of February, The indica-
tions are, however, that the ice will speedily break up,
and restore once more to us a resumption of trade and
navigation.
‘The Charlottetown Amateur Dramatic Club gave two
very pleasant entertainments in St. Andrew's Hall, on
Monday and Tuesday night last, which were well attend-
ed. The Club has made a decided improvement since their
last appearance before the public.
Several horses have been drowned on the Hills-
borough River during the present week, owing to the
bad state of the ice. Travellers should not be too
venturesome on the ice at this late season of the year.—
Isl.
in course of a few days.
of the United States is litthe
more than one-fourth of the whole population.
York city.
‘To the Saints that have conquered, and reign with the | -
The St. John, N. B., river is open twelve miles above
St. John, and itis said navigation will be commenced
It is estimated that the Roman Catholic population
of ten millions, or
There are forty Roman Catholic Churches in New
— nn —
Easrer Marker.— The Exhibition at the Charlotte-
town market to-day, so far as the quality of the meats
were conecrned, could scarcely be excelled in any coun-
try in the world. We were completely bewil ered it
visiting the stalls of Messrs. Blake and Bridges, and
were utterly puzzled to say which made the best display.
The beef of Mr. Bridges’ white cow, was ev » ard
in our opinion, as fat as any in the market. Others,
howevor, thought that the meat of Mr. Blake's red ox
was the best ou sale; and we are willing to cone.de
the point. As regards Mutton, however, Mr. Bridgis
-cartied off the palm. The carcasses of two of the sheep
fed by B. Wright, Esq., were in Bridges’ stall, and we
most say that we never saw anything that could at all
equa them. The fat on the rib
thick. Mr. Comerford exhibited the caicase of Mr.
McKinley's ox, as well as that of acow of his-own, both
of which were as serviceable meat as wasin the market.
We believe all parties are agreed thatthe Easter Market
of this year, at least as regards the fatness of the meats
displayed, outstripped anything before seen m this Is
and, The dead weights were as follows :—
Blake's Red Ox, $212 Ibs.
“ Grey Ox, 1138
* Black Cow, 1028
Bridges’ White Cow, 932
* Brown a 900
* Spotted... 704°
B. Wright's Ox, 924
_ Cow. 818
J. W. Holman'’s Cow, 750
A. MeKinlay'’s Ox, 700
L. Wright's two Sheep, 122 & 112—Pat.
In reference to the above, we may say that the general
opinion favored the superiority of the beef of Mr.
Blake's black cow, which was undoubtedly the best
meat offered for sale in the market.
On Wednesday last, a8. aservant-man named Sinypson,
in the employ of the Hon. B. Davies, was standing ia
the doorway on the third floor of the warehouse, fast-
ening a block to a lift outside, he lost his balance and
fell to tha ground, a distance of 25 feet. Ile was se-
verely injured. Medical assistance was immediately
procured, and Mr, Simpson is progressing so favorably
that he is now considered out of danger.—Pat,
Mew Advertisements, —
PUBLEC AUCTION.
Vue Subseriber will sell/at Public Auction, on SA~
TURDAY, the 28r of MAY next, at the hour
of 12 o'clock, noon, the following valaable Real Estate
and new Dwelling Houseg thereon, situate in an advan.
tageous position in Cl ttetown, viz: a new two-,
storey DWELLING I /, situate on the corner of .
Pownal and King Stregty containing a shop and other
conveniences, witha shall Yard attached. Also, a new
two-storey DWELLING HOUSE, distant about 10°
fect from the above,f situate on King Street. with a
small Yard attached fiereto, in common with the first-
mentioned Llouse.
Both the above
bailt on good Stone
three coats of Plais
rets, and are ocen
ue
ildings are new and substantial
alled Cellars, and are all, with
ing, finished, excepting the gar-
d by tenants of the Subscriber—
yielding good rent. ¥ A good ‘Title will be given.
For terms of sale and further particulars, apply at
the oflice of Messrs, Palmer and McLeod, or to the
subscriber. HUGIL MONAGHAN.
Ch'town, 15th April, 1868. isl
NOTICE,
Ate and every person indebted to Hecror C. Mc-
_ Mutan, of Milford Mills, for Cloth dyed and
dreseed, or Caling Wool, are hereby requested to pay
the same to Jgin MeMillan, Esquire, who is authorized
and deputed Wy me to collect and receive the same, as
the said Boolfs have been transferred to him, the said |
Jolu MgMilffn, Esq. aos
HECTOR C. McMILLAN.
Wood Islamls,, June 21, 1868.—3w.
LOST
N the 7th instant, a Pocker Book, containing Notes
of bands to the amount of £9 18; one given by Wm.
FitzSimmona, to the amount of £4, being due on the
first of Nov. next, and in favor ot Andresy Carroll, and
one given by Jolin McDonald, to the amount of £1 (8s,
due ‘on the first of November next, and in favor of
Andiew Carroll; also, one given by Thomas Grames,
to the amount of £2, due on ‘the first November next,
and in favor of Jas. RK. Carroll, and another given by
Robert Dooley, to the amount of £2, due on the first
of August next, and in favor of Jaures R. Carroll, and
besides, eeveral papers which are only of value to the
owners; any person finding said book will be suitably
rewarded by leaving it at the owners residence. Should
any evil diaposed person find the said book, this is there-
fore to caution any person or persons from buying said
Notes, as they are not endorsed by the owners.
J.R. & A. CARROLL.
Springfield Mouse, Lot 42, April 11, 1868, Sin pd
HOR SALE,
HAT valuable enya | situated atthe flourishing
village of MONVAGUE BRIDGE, and known as
the “SUMMER HILL INN.” It consists of a Dwelling
House, 3426, and a Kitchen attached, 21% 17, to-
gether with Stables and Shed.
The above property is most advantageously situated,
and very well adopted either fora honse of entertain-
ment or oe of general business. It will be gold ata
reasonable price on early application at Montague to
MACDONALD & BROS.,
‘ orto A. A. MACDONALD. & BROS.,
April 5, 1868. i Georgetown.
yl ie ERS.
aoe will be receWell by the undersigned, un-
til MONDAY, the 20fh instant, at 12 o'clock, for
buildiag a new BRIDGE of the north branch of Pinette
River, at Eon's Wharf {plan and specilication to be
seen at my office, Hillsybroug Square, and a copy of
specification at D. McLepd’s, Esq, Eldon Post Oftice. The
names of two responsibfe persous, willing to become ee-
curity for the performagce of the Contract, must accom-
pany each tender. T mtractor will receive a sabserip-.
tion list of one hundredand fifty-one pounds six shillings,
as part payment, the Balance in the usual way, one-third
on fo the bonds,Ale remainder when the contract is
cow deed ; all to nished on or before the first, day
of November, A. Dj, 1868.
The Goverument fs not to be considered as bound to
*
3
accept the lowest ‘Ipnder.
nyelopes to Pe marked “Tender for ‘Pinette:
Bridge.” B. WILLIAMS,
April 7. 1868. J p-isl 2ins Sup. Pub, Works.
Administrator’s Sale of Reel Estate.
on SATURDAY, the 16th
louse, in rgeto
our of Twelve o'clock, noon,
day of May next, at th
under license, bearin
March last, past, in th
the Surrogate, all th
Peter MacLellan, |
town, farmer, decea
aforesaid, bounded
commencing ata s
angle of Roderick
of the Brudenell
netic North of th
twenty-five links
eighty links, th
est nine cha
thence along
and followin
described as follows, thatisto say:
« stake, fixed at the south-west
Donald's farm, on the North side
er, thence (according to the mag-
thence North to MacLellan’s 4
Creek and Pond South-westwardly,
variows courses of sud river East
obtained on
Mr. R. Reddin, er, at his Offiee in
.
Admninistrateix of the
April 8, 1868. of the late Mr.
.
swas over three inches
XO be sold by Public Auction, in front of the Court»
in Charlattetown
, MARGARET McKENZIE,
intestate, situate at Burnt Point, _
é
ar 1764) North eleven chains ‘and —
ence North-West four chaing and
North eight chains, thence “4 ’
wardly to tl lage nem eA “
tos owes ‘gig acres of Marsh Land... fr '
‘Terms tnade kbown at the time of Sale, In tho mean- __
time fall information may be sation to
THE HERALD, WEDNESDAY,
APRIL 15, 1868,
held in houses of
said houses were among the first of the kind in the
colony, in regard to respectability and character, it
pen therefore, appeat a hardship to compel the
Government to remove the post offices from spcb places,
‘After considerable debate on the point, Hon Leader
of the Opposition suggested the desirability of a com-
promise between the views of those hon mémbers who
contended for the sweeping change contemplated by
the bill, and those who, though not opposed to the prin-
ciple of the bifl. were against removing those post
offices now established.
Tion Mr Howlan then withdrew his amendment in
favur of that proposed | the Hon Leader of the Oppo-
gitian, to the effect, that any post office hereafter
established, and all Courts. of Justice now constituted,
or hereafter to be constituted, shonld tot be held in
pene brates or taverns, Said amendment was then
carried. :
Pr Jenkins submitted an amendment, to the effect
that the Government should be allowed the exercise of
discretionary power, relative to the establishment of
houses of entertainment at distances from eight to ten
milea apart on main Post Roads, where such houses
might be reqnired—limiting and restricting the sale of
spirituous meer in such houses, to bou:fide travellers,
and for medicinal purposes.
He, Dr Jenkins, contended in support of his Resola-
tion, that those who had to travel through the country,
suffered much hardship from the fact, that for long dis-
tances. on certain roads, no hoases of entertainment
were allowed,
The supporters of the bill contended that the intro-
duction of the Resolution referred to, was contrary to
the principles of the bill, and, therefore, strongly oppos-
ed ta adoption, Said Resolution was then rejected.
Another amendment, submitted by Dr Jenkins, to
the effect that Tavern-keepers should be compelled to
open thair honses for the reception of travellers, at all
houra of the night as well as the day, was earried,
The Chairman then reported the bill, as amended,
agreed to.
~ House adjourned.
A. McNuutt. Reporter.
‘News by Telegraph.
no ete nt aac AA
HI0ON. I. D. MCGEE ASSASSINATED.
Siteprac, April 7.—Hon. T, D'Arcy McGee was shot
at the door of his lodgings, Ottawa, at 2 o'clock this
morning, and instantly killed. Assassin unknown; $11,
000 reward offered. MeGve had just delivered an eloquent
specch in House of Commons and was returning home.
Orrawa, April 7.—In the House of Commons last night
there was a long debate on IL, McDonald's motion for
papers in connection with Nova Scotia House of Assembly
Address to the British Government on the subject of re-
neal, I. McDonald, Parker, McGee, KE. M. McDonald,
MeLetian and others took part, ‘The Government con-
sented to the motion, and the House adjourned at a quar-
ter past two, At half past two o'clock the Hon. T. D,
McGee was murdered while about opening the door of his
lodgings on Parks Street. The assassin shot him from be-
hind, the ball passing through his mouth, carrying out the
front teeth and causing instant death. The excitement is most
intense, Several arrests have been made, but it is doubtful
whether the guilty person or persons have yet been found,
FURTHER PARTICULARS.
Orrawa, April 7.—The Hon T, D, MeGee was assassin-
ated at the door of his lodgings, at 2'clock this morning.
On leaving the House of Commons, he proceeded home in
company with Mr. McFarlane, M. P., wko parted fiom him
at the gate of Parliament Grounds, From that point to
within a block of his lodgings, he was accompanied by two
Buckleys. messengers in the House. As he reached his
room, and was in the act of opening it, a pistcl shot was
fired at him from behind, the ball entering the back of his
head and escaping through his mouth, breaking several of
his tecth. His lodging housekeeper who was up, alarmed
by the shot, opencd the front door, when Mr. Mc(ee fell
heavily into the entrance, quite dead, ‘The alarm spread
lmaaodataly. The Premier, Sanford McDonald, Mr.
lolton, the Police Magistrate, and many Members of Par-
liament, who hag not retired to rest, were quickly on the
spot, and measures set a foot at once to discover the perpe-
trator. ‘The assassin must have approached Mr. McGee as
as he wasin the act of stooping to insert his latch key,
ed i iately,
placed the pistol to his head, fired, gnd fled fmm inonks
abeve the key-hole, and death must have been instanta-
neous. Mr. McGee's hat was not even displaced from his
head, his cane was under his arm, and a partly smoked
cigar lying beside him. It has created the greatest excite-
ment and horror in this community. No clue has, so far,
been obtained as to identify the murderer ; but the authorities
all over this section, have been put on the alert, and no
efforts are being spared to discover the perpetrator of so
horrible'an atrocity. The Government of Canada offers
five thousand dollars, and the Governments of Ontario and
Quebec two thousand five hundred doilars each, rewa.d for
the apprehension of the assassin. '
Sr. Joux, N. B, April 8.—The body of the late Ion.
'T. D'Arey McGee will be taken to Montreal for burial.
Hfouse of Commons moved to adjourn one week, in respect
for memory of deceased—moved by Sir John McDonald and
seconded by Mr. McKenzie. Both spoke with emotion,
paying warm tribute to his noble qualities—commer ding his
widow and children to the care of the Dominion. James
Whalen was arrested last night. In his possession was
found a revolver, all the cells of which were loaded with
bullets similar to that which killed McGee. Dent, & watch-
man in Parliament buildings, was found shot this morning
at his residence.
Sackvitin, April $th.—James Whalen examined to-day.
Papers found in his possession, and other evidence, slmost
give positive proof of his guilt. Numbers of others in cus-
tody, and known tobe connect2d with Fenian organizations,
also implicated. Other parties are being arrestec,
Lord Cranbourne has been tendered the office of Gover-
nor General of Canada, and Earl Mayo offtacd Governor
Generalship of India.
Lonpos, Mareh 31.—Last evenin ‘
Commons, petitions in favor of and against the Irish
Church ostablishments were read. r. Gladstone,
after calling for the reading of the Acts of Parliament
in relation to the Irish Church, moved that the House
proceed to consider them. Ile declared that the time
would come when the Irish Church would cease to exist
As a State establishment. He would give no details of
the means by which this was to be brought about, he-
cause it Was not the duty of the Opposition to arrange
them, All proprietory rights should be respected.
‘There should no longer be a salaried clergy, paid by the
State and connected with the Church. A fund for the
benefit of Ireland should be created for the balance of
the incomes of the Church.....Lord Stanley replied,
opposing too hasty action iv the matter, saying the
House should wait until the Commission on the Trish
Church shoald make their report, and concluded by
moving his resolutions, of which he gave notice last
Friday. that the subject be left over for the considera-
tion of the next Parliament, Lord Cranbourne, member
for Stramford, moved a resolution that the principle of
establishing the Charch be settled sow, and the details
left over until next Parliament. The debate was then
adjourned.. ...The bill abolishing the flogging in the
army has passed Commons.
Loxpon, April 1et.—The debate on the Trish Charch
Bill wae continued in Parliament, last night, and post-
sponed to 2nd April....,Ring Victor Emmauuel is con-
fined to bed by serious illnese.
Lonpon, Ist (eve.—House of Commons, (eve.) Mr.
Ward Hunt asked leave to bring in a bill for purchase
by Goverament of all the lines of telegragh in the
Kingdom. He explained the bill provided for appoint-
ment of arbitrators to decide what prices be paid to
telegraph companies for property aud interests to lines.
....Revenue returns of Great Britain last qoarter year
show a deficiency of 5,000,000 pounds sterling,. . . .Des-
patches from Madrid gives positive denial to reported
prohibition of American newspapers by Government.
Loxpos, April 2 —Markets generally without quo-
table change. Consols 93 1-8.....The Spanish Govern.
ment will grant Cuba an army organization similar to
her own.....The negotiations between Prussia an
Denmark in regard to the disputed territory in Sebles-
wig-Holstein, still continue, It 1s reported that the
Danish Comwiesioners recently asked the cession to
Denmark of the Island of Alsen, in the Baltic, and
Fortress of Duppel. The latest telegrams from the
Continent, which contain these rumors say, also, that
Praggia has decidedly retused to accede lo the request
of
. A 12, (éve.)—Tho weekly retorns of the
Bank of England shows & deficieney of £334,000 stg.
....ln the House of Commons this evening, the debate
on the Irth Charch was continued till a late hour.
. in the Toure of
entertainment were hes at and that
Beru, April 2.-~'The Naturalisation ‘Treat
+ with the United States and North German
Confederation, has been finally reetified by the Federal
arliament, Count Bismark, in a speech, explained
the provisions of it, and declared that it was unneces.
fary to mak * — F 6
) ake any defence of the Treaty, ns it seemed
to meet tavor on all sides, and sammed up his ex-
plenation by stating that the compact was clear on all
points, and hereafter that no native of Germany nataral-
ised in the United States would be molested on account
of c.g be Parent State.
4ONDON, ril 3.—A division will take place to-
night in the House of Commons ‘on the Irie. Chareh
Bill; the result is looked for with great interest,
The course of the Ministry is unknown,
Loxpox, April 3, eve.—The debate on the Irish
Church Bill was continued in the House of Commons,
and speeches made by several leading members... ..
Mr. Disraeli said that the House Imd been enddenly
called Upon to go into committee for dis-establishing the
trish Church. Ile, too, considered this the best mode
of meeting the movement. He might have met the
proposition with a direct negative, denying that any
change in the Irish Church was necessary; but having
admitted that a beneficial change was possible, that the
course was practicable, the Government had. therefore,
moved the amendment, the character of which he justl-
fied by the maxim of Sir Robert Peel, that Ministers
should never state their policy in an amendment, and if
attempted at length would he cumbrous, and If brief
would be ambignous ; ‘but they would seize the ealient
points and maintain them, Mr. Disraeli mentioned the
points that ought to defeat the Resolves, viz , that the
time was inopportune, as a committee was now examin-
ing into Church affairs, and that this Parliament was
morally incompetent to settle the question. He then
attacked Mr. Gladstone for his crusade against the
Church at eight days’ notice. He said the Act of Union
was a solemn covenant between the Irish and English
Protestants, to be observed in all its bearings, Ile at-
tacked Lord Cranbourne for his motives, and said the
only effect would be to evoke Mr. Lowe from lis cave
of Adullam, and join them in choras of reciprocal
malignity ; but now they had been sour, and the man,
though somehow, the man was still here. His remarks
were on the defensive. He had never attacked a man
in his life. (Cries by members, ‘* A Peel,” * A Peel,”)
He admitted there was something critical in the affairs
of Ireland, but said there was no danger from Fenians,
as that was prostrated so low there was no call for re-
volutionary measures. The Irish had always his syin-
pathy. He did not despise their sentimental grievances.
Mr. Gladstone proposed a change which would outraze
the feelings of a large and influential part of the conntry.
What was to be thought of the Statesman who would
throw a fire brand into the state and kindle a coaflagra-
tion, The plan proposed was simple confiscation. Ifthe
present movement would succeed, the Crown itself
would be in danger. Mr. Gladstone said much of the
Premier’s spec cl was the result of heated imagination.
Ireland bad for three years been in a state of war.
Division then took place and the Government was 4e-
feated by 60 of a majority. The result was greeted by
cheers from the Liberals. The Prince and
Princess of Wales and the Princess of Tech, were in the
Reyal Gallery.
wpon, April 4, eve.=The defeat of the Ministry
last evening formed the chiet topic of conversation.
The Times says *‘ the Commons have resolved that the
cancer of the Empire should be removed. The rejee-
tion of Lord Stanley's amendment to postpone the con-
sideration ontil the next Parliament, and the adoption
of Mr, Gladstone's resolution to go into committee, is
merely the first step of the operation. ‘Phe mational
will 18 soon to be expressed, and it will be no ancertain
sound. It will insist that the work so happily begun,
shall be thoroughly performed. This morning's vote is
the dawn of a re-united Empire, Now, Ireland may
take confidence from the vote, that she is sustained by
the yast balance of opinion of the United Kingdom.
The wrongs of ages are to be ended, and right done
amidst the acclamations of the nation. ‘This must
guarantee peace.”
The Morning Post concludes a very able article with
the following words :—* This vote is the death warraut
of the Irish Choreh, | No feieees erupny nas been wou
by the Liber party sinee the Emancipation Act of
1829." The Standard says :—‘: The effect of this vote
will be to waste te Session without advancing the ob-
ject proposed one single step.”
Lonpon, April 6.—An important meeting of the
Cabinet was held on Saturday to consider what action
should be taken in view of the vote of Friday night on
Mr. Gladstone's resolution.—It is reported that the
Ministers determined to resign in case the opposition
should retafu theit large majority after the reevess of
Parliament.—Lon. Geo. Bancroft, Minister to Prussia,
has been commissioned from the State Department at
Washington, with tull power to arrange and coinplete
a treaty of commerce and navigation with the authorities
ef the North German Confederation and members of the
German Zolverein.
New Yorx—April 1.—The trial’ of Presiden: Johnson
f irly commenced yesterday, and will proceed, probably,
without interruption, until closed.—A platform, containing
seventeen men, fell to the bottom of a shaft in Diamond
Mines, at Seranton, Penn., yesterday, kiling 12 men.
They leave 11 widows and 28 orphars.—A despatch from
Havanna says, that the Bishop of Havanna being refused
permission by the Captain General to go to Madrid, ob-
tained that permission by telegraph from the Home Go-
vernment,. ¢ Bishop received the Clergy of Havanna on
Monday, at the Cathedral, and delivered an address. Af-
ter this, with bells tolling, he proceeded on toot to the
Steamer, and sailed for Spain.
New York, April 3d.—Advices from Montevideo an-
nounce that the President, Gen. Flores, had been murdared
in that city; he had recently returned from the seat of war,
on the Rio Parana, for the purpose of resigning the aicta-
torial power which he siezed about a year agu.—A Rich.
mond despatch says the trial of Jeff, Davis has been post-
poned till May 2d. ‘
New York, April 6.—The prosecution, in the Impeach-
ment against the President closed on Saturday, except
cumulative or rebutting testimony,—The defence will com-
mence on Thursday next. Gold opened at 138.
The Merald.
Wednesday, April 15, 1868.
‘Tun Repeal movement is beginning to be felt in New
Brunswick. Inthe Northern, as well as in the St. John
River Counties, a repeal of the Union with Canada ts
looked forward to as the only hope of the political and
financial redemption of the Province. A diminishing
trade and increasing taxation have opened the eyes of
the New Brunswickers to the evils of Confederation,
from which they now desire to escape. Their ex-
perience, we fear, has come too late. Had the people
accepted the advice of disinterested and incorruptible
leaders like Messrs. Smith, Anglin, Cudlip, &c., in time,
an immense amount of trouble, present and future,
would have been saved. With a fickleness always
characteristic of the multitude, and with that love of
change inherent in haman nature, the electors forsook
those prudent counsellors to follow in the train of
Messrs. Tilley, Mitchell, Gray, and other leading Con-
federate politicians. These gentlemen simply sought
their own aggrandizement. ‘They are well provided for
at Ottawa; and, from theis exalted positions of honor
and emolument, they can afford to look down with deri-
sion at the awakening efforts of their dupes in New
Brunswick to recover thelr lost privileges. At the
recent cleetion tn St, John County to sapply a vacancy
| in the Local Legislat@e oceasioned by Mr. Skinner's
resignation, J, W. Cudlip, Esq., was avowedly put for-
ward as a Repeal Candidate. The followers of Messrs.
Tilley & Co. backed down from the opposing Union
candidate, Mr. Willis, by agrecing to a Resolution
which declared that, as the Loeal Legislature had no-
thing to do with the question of a Repeal of the Union,
it was unnecessary to promote political excitement by
bringing forward a candidate in opposition to Mr.
Cadlip. We do not blame Mr. Tilley and his friends
for adopting this course to express their contempt for | bly,
Treaty just!
'a people who have been playing a child's game of
battle-d’or and shuttle-cock with their constitutional
rights for the past three years; and were it not that
Nova Scotia is fully justified in seeking for a Repeal of a
Union forced upon her against the wishes of her
people, and needs all the adventitious support she can
receive outside of her own borders, we should say that
New Brunswick, after having twice ratified the principle
of Union within as many years, ought to have the
decency to keep her mouth cloged until the scheme had
a twelve-months’ trial, at least. Mr. Cudlip has been
elected by a show of hands, and goes to the Local Le-
gislature in the character of a Repealer. It is supposed
that the decision of the Metropolitan County of New
Brunswick will strengthen the hands of the Nova
Scotian Delegation now in England, seeking for a Re-
peal of Confederation, as far as that Province is con-
cerned. We hope so; but we must say that, whilst we
sympathise with the anti-Confederates of New Bruns-
wick, it would afford us no gratification to see the silly
fools who, through motives of religious prejudice, and
for the consideration of dollars and cents, sold their
selves. They deserve more punishment than they have
yet received, and the Dominion serew should be more
tightly brought to bear to enable them the more clearly
to realize their humiliating and dependent position.
The Repeal papers are, of course, rejoiced at the result
of the election, and assert that the pleasant old fogies
and flery young men who langhed over Repeal will now be
obliged to put on serious faces, and cudgel their brains
to discover some method of forcibly keeping not one,
but two, Provinces subject to Ontario and Quebec. On
the one side, the St. John Globe says :—“The good work
has begun. Mr. Cudlip, to-day, taking his stand upon
the principle of a Repeal of the Union, supported by a
solid phalanx of two thousand voters in this constitu-
ency, inaugurates a movement which will not cease, we
trust, until this Union is resolved into its original
elements. What will come after that no man.can tell;
but no political combination that we eaa make, either
with our fellow-colonists or with the Enzlish speaking
inhabitants of this continent, can make us worse off than
we areat present. The Repcalers of St. John must at once
organize. ‘They must be placed en rapport with the repeal-
ers throughout the province. Let the work of organization
be thorough and effective, and the result will be cer-
tain.” ‘That consistent and patriotic journal, the
Telegraph, on the other hand, gnashes its teeth, and be-
wails, in piteous style, the destruction of its party and
the gloomy prospects of the Dominion. ‘Troubled from
within, and threatened from without, the permanency
of the Great Dominion, with its beaver and maple-
leaf-flag, is seriously, jeopardised, and it is no wonder
that the Telegraph {s on its knees doing penance in
sackcloth and ashes. Tearken to the voice of despair
which it sends up, and judge whether or not other
Counties in New Brunswick will follow in the wake of
St. John, to add to the force and veolicity of the Repeal
movement of Nova Scotia:—*“I'he Dominion Govern-
ment, to our way of thinking, have coolly played Into
the hands of the enemies of Union. ‘They have allowed
this constituency to be carried by the Repenlers without
striking a blow, and have thus aided and abetted a
movement which will now go forward with, increased
velocity. Nova Scotia is convulsed. through all its
parts by the Repeal agitation New Brunswick is about
to follow in its wake. St. John, thanks to the Privy
Council, has declared for Repeal, and the most will be
made of her example. We predict that Repeal meetings
will be the order of the day in our Province, and that
an agitation will be commenced which will last as long
as the Union exists, whether that be few or many
years. The majority of those In New Brunswick fa-
yoring Repeal are in dead earnest, and will urge the
movement as long as a ray of hope glimmers in the
distance. It is, unfortunately, too true that many for-
mer Unionists of St. John have signed the Repeal
document presented to Mr. Cudlip; many more, who
would not sign, are wishing from their very soul that
matters were back again to their old position; while in
the country discontent is untyersal. Such Is the record
which the Ottawa Government have succeeded in pro-
ducing in a few months, and new, as a further dis-
couragement to earnest Unionists, we find that Govern-
ment skulking froma gonnies of thoir own ercating,
and leaving their friends to eat the leek as best they
may in the presence of the triamphant election of a Re-
pealer for this constituency!” Is Prince Edward Is-
land satisfied now that she has, despite the efforts of
scheming politicians, acted wisely in keeping aloof from
such a Union as is here depicted? We guess so; and
she will be more determined than ever, from the unhappy
experience of others, to preserve her comparatively
happy and independent position. Nothing but a revival
of the disgraceful religious feuds and animosities of a
few years ago, and which one of the Members for Mur-
ray Harbor scems anxious to rekindle, will change this
wise resolve on the part of this Colony.
ASSASSINATION OF THE HON. THOMAS
DARCY McGEE,
Ts community was severely shocked on Friday
night last by the receipt of the news by telegram of the
assassination at Ottawa, on the 7th instant, of the Ton.
Thomas D’Arcy McGee. He was returning to his
lodgings, after making a brilliant speech in Parliament
upon the subject of Repeal. He had ascended the steps
of his lodging, the door of which he was opening with a
night-key, when he was shot from behind. The bullet
passed through his head and came out at his mouth,
knocking several of his front tecth out and lodging in
the panel of the door. The night porter of the hotel,
aroused by the report of the pistol, opened the door,
when the body of the assassinated man fell heavily
forward, his braitis bespattering the hall. Late as the
hour was, (half-past two o'clock in the morning), the
hews soon spread through Ottawa, and created univer-
sal consternation. Immediate measures were taken by
the Dominion Government, in concert with the police
authorities, to discover the assassin, and, at latest ac-
counts, a man named Whelan was arrested, who had in
his possession a revolver, all the cells of which were
loaded with bullets similar to that which had killed Mc-
Gee. Papers were a'so found upon Whelan’s person
which lead to the belief that he is the assassin.
Several other persons, said to be implicated, and
known to be connected with the Fenian organization,
have likewise been arrested. In the meantime, Parlia-
ment has been adjourned for one week, out of respect
for the deceased, whose remains are to be forwarded to
Montreal for interment. Iis widow and orphans are
commended on all sides to the care of the Dominion, in
whoge interests Mr. McGee was an able and zealous ad,
vocate. In the uncertain information before us as to the
motives and causes of the assassination, it would not
become us to say much upon this point; but we may, in
common with every person possessed of right feelings,
express our horror and reprobation of the bloody deed,
and regret that the murdered mau should be thus sudden-
ly cut off without a moment's preparation for eternity.
Mr. McGee was undoubtedly an able man, and his career
will form a curious chapter iu biographical Htera-
ture. Wath the grave just closed over him, and but
recently removed from the active strife of the political
arena, it would be scarcely fair to enter into a review of
his life and labors at the present. To write impartially
of him, time must be allowed to soften down those
asperities and prejudices engendered by political strife,
which almost invariably tends to warp the mind and
disturb the judgment, Whatever his antecedents may
have been, it is certain that, In his later years, British
America possessed no abler nor more zealous defender
of British Institutions and British connection. In these
interests, whether his actions were dictated from
patriotic motives or not, there can be “no coubt
of his sincerity. In political warfare, he seems to have
been vehement and unprincipled, and his denunciations
of former friends, whom he marked out as Fenians, no
doubt produced a bitterness of hostility between him and
them which may have had something to do with his un-
timely death. This, however, is mere speculation on
our part. On Monday evening, In the House of Assem-
the Ilon. Leader of the Government, (Mr. Coles),
country, so soon escape the evils brought upon them- /
moved, and the Hon. Leader of the Opposition, (Mr.
Haviland), seconded the following Resolution, which
was unanimously adopted :—
“The assassination of the lon. T., D’Arey MeGee, of
the Dominion of Canada, having been reported by tele-
gram, Therefore Resvleed. That this House regards with
horror and detestation the atrocious and blood-thirsty
act; deeply sympathises with the bereaved widow and
orphans; and sincerely regrets that the Dominion Gov-
erument should have lost such an able and patriotic
statesman,”
“Resolved, That the Speaker do communicate the Re-
solution of this House to the Speaker of the Dominion
House of Commons, and also to Mrs McGee,”’
The first of these Resolutions called forth a general
expression of opinion from Members upon both sides of
the House, during which a high tribute was paid to the
talents and patriotism of the deceased gentleman.
However widely we in the Lower Provinces may have
differed from him upon some public questions, there can
be no doubt that, as an orator and a literary man, he
leaves no equal in British America. Vt is a matter of
regret that he should have been cut off before time was
allowed him to solve those political problems upon
which his whole energies seem to have been concen-
trated, Ile may have been right in all his views, nor
should he have been judged and condemned. before these
were fully illustrated and carried out Least of ell was
any man justified in dogging his footsteps in the midnight
hours, and shooting him down in the cowardly manner
adopted. What his future career would have been, we
do not pretend to know; but we can faney that, after the
storms of his political life were over, his well-stored
mind would have found ample employment, in some calin
and dignified retreat, in the composition of literary works
destined to instruct and amuse, and shed honor upor his
name aud race. The possibility of such a thing is now
out of the question His unfinished political history
alone remains to be judged; and this, we doubt not, will
be viewed in various lights, according to the information,
predilections or prejudices of the critic; but we think we
ure safe in saying that his tragic death will ensure to
him, in the annals of the New Dominion, which has been
baptised in his blood, as. distinguished a position as if he
had lived to the full age of four score years and ten,
OBITUARY.
Diep, of consumption, at Middleton, Bedeque, on the
30th ult., Jol n Smith, jr., aged 26 years. The deceased
was very favorably known in the district in which he
lived, where he had gained for himself a host of friends
by his kind and gentle disposition, and by his Christian
an] gentlemanly conduct. He was a dutiful son, a
loving brother, a true comrade, and a noble friend. To
know him was to love him. He carried with him,
through life an unblemished character, and his death is
mourned by all who knew him. His mortal remains
were conveyed, on Thursday last, from his father’s
residence to St. Malachy’s Church, Somerset, by one of
the largest funeral processions ever seen in this part of
the country. Iligh Mass and funeral prayers being per-
formed by the Rey. Patrick Doyle, P. P., the procession:
walked to the cemetery, where, amidst the sobs of a
dear mother, sisters and brothers, and hundreds of
friends, the body was deposited in the grave, to rise
one day again, glorious and immortal, to receive the re-
ward of a virtuous life.
Ile has passed from our side, our friend, our dear
brother,
The light of our cirele is quenched in the tomb,
And our hearts, that so lately were cheered by his
presence,’
Now mourn his departure in silence and gloom.
And yet not in gloom should our spirits deplore hin—
For may we not say that our. loss is his gain ;
Who, in life’s early morning, so loved, so endeuring,
Our Father hath called him from an exile of pain.
Called ae ere the world could enthrall his young
spirit—
Ere his soul might be tarnished by passion or crime
tre the esg of fair hope that were springing around
im
Might be ruthlessly crushed by the footsteps of ‘Time.
Called home to the Angels, our dear elder brothers,
Lord
To the smile of our Mother, the sinless and peerless,
‘To the throne of the Lamb, to the vision of God.
Called home to a love that our thoughts may not fathom,
To the limitless ocean of Beauty and Grace—
‘To the ‘Treasures and Joys unexpressed, unconceived of,
That ravish forever the cufidren of Peace.
Then, O! could we wish from such bliss to recall him
To earth’s vale of sorrow, false glitter and gaud?
O, rather we'll pray, if he tarry, Lord speed him,
Unfold to his soul Thy exeveding reward. !
Then weep not his transit, loved sisters and brothers,
But, lifting our hearts to the home of the blest,
Let us pray our dear Father to guide and sustain us,
Till our loved one we meet in the haveu of rest.
G.
We are glad to learn that the Examiner newspaper and
establishment have fallen into the hands of Mr. Walter C.
Grant. In a short address to the patrons of that paper,
in last Monday's issue, he promises ta conduct it on the
same principles as formerly, except with regard to the
question of Confederation, to which he will offer a vigor-
ous opposition. We wish our friend success, and we
congratulate the public upon an arrangement which
places the control of the paper in the hands of a person
of character and principle.
Tn contents of the North British Review for March,
are:—1. Trade Unions; 2 French Criticism—M. Renan;
3. The Financial Relations of England and India; 4. Re-
cent Spanish Romances; 5. Popular yhilosophy in its
Relation to life; 6. Montalembert’s Monks of the West;
7. The Queen’s Highland Journal; 8. The Atomic
Theory of Lucretius; 9. Ireland.
Tux Legislature will not be able to bring its labors to
a close this week. The Session has been a busy one, ta-
ken altogether, and will be characterized by the addition
to our Statute-book of several excellent laws. After the
prorogation, when we shall have more time and space at
our disposal than we have at present, we shall review
such of these Acts as have not already been noticed edi-
torially.
Tur English mail which was received in Charlottetown
on Friday night last, gives details of the preparations
which are being mace in Ireland for the reception, of the
Prince and Princess of Wales on their approaching visit
to that country. The reception will be of the most cor-
dial kind, and will be carried out onascale of grent mag-
nificence.
Wr Jearn that the Gut of Causeau, Shediac, Pictou
and other gulf harbors, are now clear of ice, whilst
Prince Edward Island is still as securely surrounded by
an icy barrier as in the month of February, The indica-
tions are, however, that the ice will speedily break up,
and restore once more to us a resumption of trade and
navigation.
‘The Charlottetown Amateur Dramatic Club gave two
very pleasant entertainments in St. Andrew's Hall, on
Monday and Tuesday night last, which were well attend-
ed. The Club has made a decided improvement since their
last appearance before the public.
Several horses have been drowned on the Hills-
borough River during the present week, owing to the
bad state of the ice. Travellers should not be too
venturesome on the ice at this late season of the year.—
Isl.
in course of a few days.
of the United States is litthe
more than one-fourth of the whole population.
York city.
‘To the Saints that have conquered, and reign with the | -
The St. John, N. B., river is open twelve miles above
St. John, and itis said navigation will be commenced
It is estimated that the Roman Catholic population
of ten millions, or
There are forty Roman Catholic Churches in New
— nn —
Easrer Marker.— The Exhibition at the Charlotte-
town market to-day, so far as the quality of the meats
were conecrned, could scarcely be excelled in any coun-
try in the world. We were completely bewil ered it
visiting the stalls of Messrs. Blake and Bridges, and
were utterly puzzled to say which made the best display.
The beef of Mr. Bridges’ white cow, was ev » ard
in our opinion, as fat as any in the market. Others,
howevor, thought that the meat of Mr. Blake's red ox
was the best ou sale; and we are willing to cone.de
the point. As regards Mutton, however, Mr. Bridgis
-cartied off the palm. The carcasses of two of the sheep
fed by B. Wright, Esq., were in Bridges’ stall, and we
most say that we never saw anything that could at all
equa them. The fat on the rib
thick. Mr. Comerford exhibited the caicase of Mr.
McKinley's ox, as well as that of acow of his-own, both
of which were as serviceable meat as wasin the market.
We believe all parties are agreed thatthe Easter Market
of this year, at least as regards the fatness of the meats
displayed, outstripped anything before seen m this Is
and, The dead weights were as follows :—
Blake's Red Ox, $212 Ibs.
“ Grey Ox, 1138
* Black Cow, 1028
Bridges’ White Cow, 932
* Brown a 900
* Spotted... 704°
B. Wright's Ox, 924
_ Cow. 818
J. W. Holman'’s Cow, 750
A. MeKinlay'’s Ox, 700
L. Wright's two Sheep, 122 & 112—Pat.
In reference to the above, we may say that the general
opinion favored the superiority of the beef of Mr.
Blake's black cow, which was undoubtedly the best
meat offered for sale in the market.
On Wednesday last, a8. aservant-man named Sinypson,
in the employ of the Hon. B. Davies, was standing ia
the doorway on the third floor of the warehouse, fast-
ening a block to a lift outside, he lost his balance and
fell to tha ground, a distance of 25 feet. Ile was se-
verely injured. Medical assistance was immediately
procured, and Mr, Simpson is progressing so favorably
that he is now considered out of danger.—Pat,
Mew Advertisements, —
PUBLEC AUCTION.
Vue Subseriber will sell/at Public Auction, on SA~
TURDAY, the 28r of MAY next, at the hour
of 12 o'clock, noon, the following valaable Real Estate
and new Dwelling Houseg thereon, situate in an advan.
tageous position in Cl ttetown, viz: a new two-,
storey DWELLING I /, situate on the corner of .
Pownal and King Stregty containing a shop and other
conveniences, witha shall Yard attached. Also, a new
two-storey DWELLING HOUSE, distant about 10°
fect from the above,f situate on King Street. with a
small Yard attached fiereto, in common with the first-
mentioned Llouse.
Both the above
bailt on good Stone
three coats of Plais
rets, and are ocen
ue
ildings are new and substantial
alled Cellars, and are all, with
ing, finished, excepting the gar-
d by tenants of the Subscriber—
yielding good rent. ¥ A good ‘Title will be given.
For terms of sale and further particulars, apply at
the oflice of Messrs, Palmer and McLeod, or to the
subscriber. HUGIL MONAGHAN.
Ch'town, 15th April, 1868. isl
NOTICE,
Ate and every person indebted to Hecror C. Mc-
_ Mutan, of Milford Mills, for Cloth dyed and
dreseed, or Caling Wool, are hereby requested to pay
the same to Jgin MeMillan, Esquire, who is authorized
and deputed Wy me to collect and receive the same, as
the said Boolfs have been transferred to him, the said |
Jolu MgMilffn, Esq. aos
HECTOR C. McMILLAN.
Wood Islamls,, June 21, 1868.—3w.
LOST
N the 7th instant, a Pocker Book, containing Notes
of bands to the amount of £9 18; one given by Wm.
FitzSimmona, to the amount of £4, being due on the
first of Nov. next, and in favor ot Andresy Carroll, and
one given by Jolin McDonald, to the amount of £1 (8s,
due ‘on the first of November next, and in favor of
Andiew Carroll; also, one given by Thomas Grames,
to the amount of £2, due on ‘the first November next,
and in favor of Jas. RK. Carroll, and another given by
Robert Dooley, to the amount of £2, due on the first
of August next, and in favor of Jaures R. Carroll, and
besides, eeveral papers which are only of value to the
owners; any person finding said book will be suitably
rewarded by leaving it at the owners residence. Should
any evil diaposed person find the said book, this is there-
fore to caution any person or persons from buying said
Notes, as they are not endorsed by the owners.
J.R. & A. CARROLL.
Springfield Mouse, Lot 42, April 11, 1868, Sin pd
HOR SALE,
HAT valuable enya | situated atthe flourishing
village of MONVAGUE BRIDGE, and known as
the “SUMMER HILL INN.” It consists of a Dwelling
House, 3426, and a Kitchen attached, 21% 17, to-
gether with Stables and Shed.
The above property is most advantageously situated,
and very well adopted either fora honse of entertain-
ment or oe of general business. It will be gold ata
reasonable price on early application at Montague to
MACDONALD & BROS.,
‘ orto A. A. MACDONALD. & BROS.,
April 5, 1868. i Georgetown.
yl ie ERS.
aoe will be receWell by the undersigned, un-
til MONDAY, the 20fh instant, at 12 o'clock, for
buildiag a new BRIDGE of the north branch of Pinette
River, at Eon's Wharf {plan and specilication to be
seen at my office, Hillsybroug Square, and a copy of
specification at D. McLepd’s, Esq, Eldon Post Oftice. The
names of two responsibfe persous, willing to become ee-
curity for the performagce of the Contract, must accom-
pany each tender. T mtractor will receive a sabserip-.
tion list of one hundredand fifty-one pounds six shillings,
as part payment, the Balance in the usual way, one-third
on fo the bonds,Ale remainder when the contract is
cow deed ; all to nished on or before the first, day
of November, A. Dj, 1868.
The Goverument fs not to be considered as bound to
*
3
accept the lowest ‘Ipnder.
nyelopes to Pe marked “Tender for ‘Pinette:
Bridge.” B. WILLIAMS,
April 7. 1868. J p-isl 2ins Sup. Pub, Works.
Administrator’s Sale of Reel Estate.
on SATURDAY, the 16th
louse, in rgeto
our of Twelve o'clock, noon,
day of May next, at th
under license, bearin
March last, past, in th
the Surrogate, all th
Peter MacLellan, |
town, farmer, decea
aforesaid, bounded
commencing ata s
angle of Roderick
of the Brudenell
netic North of th
twenty-five links
eighty links, th
est nine cha
thence along
and followin
described as follows, thatisto say:
« stake, fixed at the south-west
Donald's farm, on the North side
er, thence (according to the mag-
thence North to MacLellan’s 4
Creek and Pond South-westwardly,
variows courses of sud river East
obtained on
Mr. R. Reddin, er, at his Offiee in
.
Admninistrateix of the
April 8, 1868. of the late Mr.
.
swas over three inches
XO be sold by Public Auction, in front of the Court»
in Charlattetown
, MARGARET McKENZIE,
intestate, situate at Burnt Point, _
é
ar 1764) North eleven chains ‘and —
ence North-West four chaing and
North eight chains, thence “4 ’
wardly to tl lage nem eA “
tos owes ‘gig acres of Marsh Land... fr '
‘Terms tnade kbown at the time of Sale, In tho mean- __
time fall information may be sation to