Summerside Journal -- 1869-06-24 -- Page 2

1, and the Navy will
badly if there is not just
a litle bit of a white ensign visible off the
entrance just as our friend is ready to step
out to sen, No Government would ever
‘lream of sending any force to anyade the
American States, but itis not so certain
that attempts to ascertain whether the
States of the South might not be groused
to strike a blow for their old liberties and
dor States rights would be nes
snded with success. ‘The reat
htLOok weakuess in the diffusion of
sh settlements and establishments
trom a military point of view, but the re-
moter points present no facility to the ag-
gression of an enemy, and we must make
up our minds to some losses in ow en-
counter with a vindictive and a tolerably
powerful antagonist. In the old war of
independence, when -Great Britain was
fighting the colonists against tremendous
odds and enormous disadvantages, there is
mo instance of the Americans being sue-
eeessfal ina pitched battle with British
aégulars of equal members, With every
respect for-their courage and military
spirit, it may be doutful if, man for man,
an Ametican Army, would hold its own
against a British Army now because it
would necessarily be inferior in discipline
sand in steadine But there is little pro-
‘bability of any conflict between equally

darge masses of the troops of either coun-|

tryin the fichl, should such a dreadtul
contingency as open warlare absolutely
come upon us. ‘Phere are weak poitts
on the coast of the States as there are on
eur own, but attacks on them would rath-
erintensify than tend to terminate the
struggle, It is pitable that such thoughts
»should be foreed upon us by tho bitter
svanity and paltry rhetorical artifices of
suchaman as Myr, Summer, who in his
. desire to oust Mr. Seward from tho mun-
agement of foreign affairs, and, in his in-
tense conceit, paunders to the passionate
resentment of the people. The national
sentiments of great nations are not to be
avitled with; and, whether Mr. Motley |
cones With or without instructions on the
Alabama claims, our Government must}
obtain securities for the observance of de-
cent behaviour in diplomatic relations,
Weare quite sick of this game of brag,
gad admit at once the Americans ean beat
yusatit, Itthey will not forgive the coun-
try for demanding the surrender of Me

Mason and Slidell, why do. they say so?

‘hat is one of the offenses they never can
Aorgive; and, if at this moment a parallel
. case were to occur, in spite of the force of
Jaw and of public opinion, they would re-

sist the demand to which they yielded in

1862, and would force Great Britain to
adopt other means to vindicate her honour.
Mr, Summer, when he was in this conntry,
Was tho toady of every man. of title who]
would take notice of him, and, on his re-
, turn to America during:the war he never
alusisted from the seeret insinuations that
Mr, Seward was a sworen fue to Ungland
and that he (Summer) alone kept the
peace between the two countries. Now,
to pratily his inordinate sell-love and con-
_ ceit, he excites his countrymen to regard
Us us enemies with whom, at an early and
favourable moment, they are to proceed
to direct, instead of suppressed, Wwaslare.

ee

From Scollish American Journal, June 16,

Tur Prince Or WALES AND Tr Court.
Many British and some American newsp
pers aro expending much superfluous y
dlom upon the Prince of Wales, his expen-
ses, his income, and Her Majesty's inten-
tions with regard thereto. The whole
matter lies within smill compass. ‘Lhe
Prince must support, in addition to the
usual establishment of hi nk, consider:
able expenditures connected with the Court
ceremonial, devolving on him in conse-
qjttence of the Queen’s retirement and ill
health. Latterly it has become kuown
that he will be more definitely relied upon
as the Queen's representative, and that
virtually if not formally he will in mat
of Court observance be the sovercig
Necessarily, therefore, some equally deti-
nite arrangement as to expenses becomes

,expedient. And the Queen, it is now said,
,is willing, out of an income predicated in

part upon the demands of State, to allow
.to the Prince her money share of the bur-
den which she transfers to his shoulders
It is a quiet, natural family arrangement,
dictated by justice as well as kind tecling.
Parliament might have been appealed to
.on the subject, bat the Queen’s good sense
las obviated the necessity fora step that is
undesirable for many reasons. The whole
stury issimpleenough., And the mischiey-
ous gossip of which it hs been made the
oceasion is undeserving of the importance
adtached to it by some of our contempor-

3

‘Conan News.—That is a feeble not to
say a bad cause which can be sustained
only by a p ant misrepresentation ol
facts. Judged by this rule, the Cuban in-
surrection sely sechis so respectable a
movement as it is Claimed to be by its
friends and promoters. We are continu-
ally told by telegraph, and with all the
sensational accompaniments of hirge type,
that the Cubans are victorious, that Dulce
has fled or been turned out, and that the
dudependance of the island is almest
achieved. In all this thero seems to be
reely any truth. Dulee, said to be ex-
pelled, was recalled by his Government
weeks And_ priv trade
tions, the indifference evidently felt
i ull point to the truth of
le in the Cortes that the
arly crushed, and its
moral effect only remained to be dissipa-
ted, As for the * recognition” of Cuba
by Chili and Pera—that is just nothing at
wil, The war bets een Spain and thes
two republics, though not actively wag
is still in existence, and as a matter of
course they “ recognize” any other enemy
of Svanish powe The talk about filibus-
tering continues, and by that operation,
doubtless, somebody is making money,

A Terie Srony,—News of land |
Alinost unparalleled tragedy reaches us
trom Mish River Lakes in the northern part
of the State of Maine. On one of these
Lakes was a lumber camp in which were
thirtecamen, One Saturday night, almost
three weeks ago, the bos” of the camp
left for the Settlements, leaving behind
him provisions to last the nen for several

eles. bot giving them instrueti :
cd WAR RYG /

‘Tuesday and Wednesday p hong /
tidings from the camp, when a party set
out to nything was the matter. Ar-
riving at the camp they found all quiet
yndapparently deserted; but on entering
saw the bodies of the twelve men ly ing on
the floor cold in death, Being somewhat
exhausted by their journey, the relict
party were about to Warm somo tea that
was already made in the kettle, but on ex-
amination they found a large lizard in the
kettle, which had been boiled with the te
jt is supposed that the drinking of this tea
was the cause of the-denths of the twelve
untortunate men.— Farmer.

There will be a total eclipse of the sun
visible to North Amevica ou the 7th Au
fish neXt,

piie

follows: “ Your mare is here; I will bring;
thief hung.

| A Practicar Joke EX?RAORDINAI
} curious practical joke was ]
| Quebee a tew days ago, the vietims being
jan officer in the 43rd Regiment, a cily
merchant, and the Chief of Police. The
ollicer received au anonymous letter, par-
porting to have been written by the mer-
chant, Warning him inst visiting bis
house during his absence The following
day it was the merchant's turn to receive
letter, forged, of course, purporting to
ave been written and signed by the ofli-

acknowledging the receipt of the
thant’s letter, and threatening to break
tvery bone in his body tor his insolence in
addressing such an epistle to him, ‘The
third anonymous letter was written to the
Chief of Police, signed as before a Magis-
trate, warning him to look out for certain
parties, as they intended to fight a duel on
the plains of Abraham.
morning the Chict ¢
to the duc )f Sessions, and it was intend-
ed to puta guard on the hill teading to the
citudel, another at the merchant's door,
and the third oficer to watch the doctor's
residenee who was requested to be in at-
tendanes on the field, The merchant was
the first to sniff the morning air, and as
soo as he made his appearance upon the
doorstep, the attentive oflicer stepping over
the stand told him it was all up, that his
Chief was in possession of tull particulars
of the sanguiaary contest, and advised him
torcturn home. ‘This disclosure brought
the whole matter to light, and inquiries
| followed which showed clearly that it was
ahoax, Certain persons here are suspect-
ed of writing the anonymous letters, and
an investigation intu the affair is going on.
—Montreal Herald,

a Oo ee

A Srunious Five Dotran Nov
Bank of British North America, was offered
yesterday atthe counter of the Bank of
New Brunswick. Itisa photograph ofa
genuine note, No. 16,911, he green
printing is not transparent as on the
uine, the paper is flimsy and the whole
note has a slightly purple tinge. Persons
should be on the guard against these
bogus notes.

iL

of the

Tie appointment of the Fenian, James
Haggerty, to the Consolship of Glasgow,
does not look like a friendly act on the
part of the United States. It will be re-
memberd that Savage, the New York Head
Centre of the Fenians was nominated by
President Johnson, but the Senate wisely
refused to contirm the nomination. It ap-
pears to have greater respect for President
Grant's nominations, Mr Ilaggerty is now
in Scotland, but nothing has been heard of
the reception he received,or whether he is
to be retasedan evequatur, It his leanings
are known to the Imperial Government,
it is not improbable that they may decline
to accept him as a Consul, particularly as
his object in getting the appointment was
to strengthen his position as a Menian,.—
Hamillon Spectator.

Tin Tenecrarn Orrices in Calais and
St. Stephen are open tor one hour every
Sunday morning. By a recent order ot
the Cumpany every oflice throughout the
country is open between the hours of vine
and ten on Sunday.

The Bishop of New Orleans is about to
visit Rome, and will try to have John of
Are canonized,

Ex-President Jolinson is described as
being again on the warpath. Ie is make-

ing political speeches in Kentucky,
Hight hors: ughtering establishments
at Stettin, Pro t, turned out last year

it
$0) carcasses and 320,000 pounds of meat.

Another of Wellington’s comrades
gone, namncly, the oldest Austrian General
Baron de Lebzettern who recently died at
the age of cighty-three,

Russta Buying Griin,—Late advices
from Europe report that Russia has agai
tts last year, entered the grain markets of
Germany as a purchaser of cereals, ‘Chis
transformation of Russia from an exporter
toan importer of grain, is said to be owing
to the emancipation of the peasantr:
not to deficient harvests. The p
iustead of being worked as serfs on
estates, as heretofore, have become pro-
prictors, and raise only as mech grain as
they need for their own use, and frequently
no tenough for that. Consequently there
is no surplus for the export—on the con-
trary, a deficiency to be made up by pur-

chases in foreign markets. ‘This state of
things must of course h u tendency to

increase the cost of grain in Europe, and
improve the demand for Ameriea and Ca-
nadian breadstutls.—Doston Paper.

No War.—The Mobile Register thinks
there will be no war with England over
the Alabama claims, und for the three
followmg reasons, which ure doubtles very
sound ones ;

First—That the United States is only
trying to bully—aiter the Muason-Slidell

business—and is not in earnest.
Sccond—That England knows the United

Stites is not in s; and

Third—that the’ United States. knows
that England knows she is not in earnest,

We do not pretend to be a prophet nor
the son ofa prophet ; but diplomatic mill-
stones may sometimes be seen through—
when they have very large holes in them,
—Calvestun News.

St ‘DED.—The last Gleancr contains
the information, that for the present its
publication will be discontinaed.—The
Proprictor has been forced to this by rea-
son of declining health, His bodily weak-
ness during the past twelye months must
have been a great drawback to the sue-
sful pro ion of his business, which
1b trying one under the most favorable
circumstances, and needs all the energy a
man ean bring to bear to push it along.
We deeply syiny athize with our contem-
porary, and hope that during. the present
summer, while freed from the cares and
ansivties of business, he will recover
his former health and strehgth.—Union td-
vocate,

Lewis Carvell, Esq., isnow General Su-
perintendent of the Railway in New Brun-
swick and Nova Scotia,

The tollowing
ynimunieated his letter

;edings in the House of Lords on the Irish

—

SUMMERSIDE JOURNAL,

Tuincs.—Portland St. John.
Jately, on one Sunday morning, in
* the Valley Church”.of Portland, the sam
of twelve hundred an fifty pounds. was col-
lected from the people, and reyerently laid
upon the Altar, towards building the New
Church in that Parizh,

The forty-sixth annual Conference of
the ministers of the Wesleyan Methodist
Chureh commenced its sittings at Toranto
Jon the 2nd inst,, the Rev. Waby Morley
Punshon, M.A., presiding. * :

, ai
‘Though the dwellers
on the prairies and plains entertain a hearty
contempt for the power ofthe Indians.to
molest them, as well as a deep-seated hatred
tothe race, these unfortunate savages ever
and anon comwit serious depredations on the
settlers and hasten their own utter extermin-
ation. A Kansas paper of the rd at June
contains the followin, account ofa lite Indiau

Txrpran Massacre

“The t-ngues and hearts were cut out of
the dead bodies; the calves of their legs were
slit down and ticd under their shoes; peices
of flesh were cut fr their backs 3, pieces of
telegraph were stuck into their bodies; their
ears cut off, and their heads uped. ‘The

E

Hy
Indians boiled the hearts of their victims for

medicine. ‘lhe Swedish settlers who were
attacked all lived inone house. Only those
were killed who left the house and attempted
to reach a place of greater security. Those
who remained in the house were not molested,
‘This occurred in two instances, ‘Lhe calmity
is mainly attributable toa lack of arms,
Wherever a gun was fired the savages made
no fight.

A Srnancr Srory.—We have been shown
a paragraph inan Italian Newspaper (Seclo
di Milano) the gist of which we lay before
our readers, A woman died in. Pagenza, on
the 29th of March last, who had complained
for many s of a pain in her side for which
the doctor could do nothing. The pain was
felt by her at intervals of nine months, and
was of a similar nature to that ordinarily at-
tending accouchment, ‘The case was deemed
such asingular one that an autopsy was per-
formed, when it was found that in the region
where the pain had been located was a
petrified infant. ‘he doctor, says that it
must have been there for a number of years,
and even previous to the birth of their last
child. Altogether itis a strange story, but
the source from which the news comes is so
secmingly reliable that we can scarcely doubt

Ifenry Ward Beecher is known to have
a very vivid imagination, and his congregation
are seldom astonished at anything he says;
butit is hardly to be wondered at, they thought
he was out of his wits last Suitay, when he
said: ‘I believe the time will yet come
when our offices will be filled with honest
nen; that men can go to the Legislature and
not become corrupted; that a man tan, be a
judge and yet go to heaven,” x

“ail.

Very Latest Telegrams.
Ottawa, June 17.
The Act respecting Nova Scotia to give
effect to new Vinancial arrangements, has
passed through all its stages in Coummons,
Holton’s amendment is opposition was lost :
yeas, 52; nays, 07,
Ottawa, June 22nd.
At 4 o'clock, the Governor General pro-
ceeded in State to the Senate Chamber,
Seventy bills were assented to, and two, the
bill for the relief of John Horace Ste on,
and the bill respecting the salary of the Goev-
ernor General, were reserved for the signi-
ficativa of Ller Majesty's pleasure.
London, June 16,
commenting on the proce-

The ** Times,”

Church Bill, says the debate exhibits moder-
ation and patriotism, ‘The **‘Times” also Le-
lieves that the vote of the Peers will be given
on the judicial consideration of the arguments
based on the provisions of the Bill and the
judgement of the nation,

The lrish Church question continues tue
absorbing subject in Kngland

‘Lhe Spanish Cortes, by a very strong vote,
has ordered the establishment of a Regency
with Miurshal Serrano at its head,

Boston, June 16.

The inauguration of the Grand National
Peace Jubilee has been a success. The
audicnce this afternoon numbered full forty
thousan], President Grant attended,

The political situation in Spain is fir from
satisfuctory to the friends ofthe country,
Republicans are dissatisfied with the action
of the Cortes in establishing a Regence;
trouble is expected when Marshal Serrano
tukes the oath of his new office.

London, June 21.

It is reported that the Cambridge 'boatmen
will withdraw from the match with the Har- |
yard Club. ;
The steamship ‘Great Dasterh” arrived
at Brest on Sunday mght, and yesterday the
shore and ocean lines of the Atlaftic cable
having been spliced, she swiled for Mignelon
and St. Pierre. |
The announcement of the sudden death of |
Ifenry J. Raymond, which was received here |
by cable on Saturday, created a deep feeling
of sorrew. Several of the London papers
culogize deceased,

Proposed Convention for tho renewal of
Reciprocity Treaty--Gold-
Washington, June 22nd.
On the 12th inst., Secretary Vish addressed
an official letter to the British Minister in-
forming him of the action of the house of
Representatives at its last Session, recom-
mending a renewal of negotiations for the
arrangement of trade with Canada, and in-
viting Mr. ‘Thornton’s co-operations with a
view to the negotiation of « Gonvention
covering the interchange of products, free |
navigation of the St. Lawrence, freedom of|
the Gulf and inshores fisheries, and such|
other matters as may be embraced in the |
general subject of the trade relations between
the United States and Canada,
The British Government’ has given the
Canadian authorities practical control of these
subjects so far as they are concerned, and it
is expected that the Canadian Commissioners
will arrive here immediately to confer with
and assist the British Minister in the consider: |
ation of the proposed Convention, |
Loxpon, June 20, |
Later advice from Melbourne report trou. |
ble in the Colonial Parliament continued, |

The construction of two more turret. ships
of the largest class has been ordered by the
English Admirality.

A calculation has been made by a late Ae |
curate philologist that there are 13,000 words |
In COMMON ee ay ogling, which do not
appear in any dictionary inthe language,

Justice in ‘Texas is sull very rapid, if not
always certain, A black mare was. stolen
from a livery stable, and, after search. was
tant town. ‘The pro-

bo meee Vaiay
cived a de. 1 is

yr two. afterwards re

TLhere.are now 70,333 members in gool
standing on the rell of the Grand Lodge of
Freemasons of New York. The Lodges
number 635, and the receipts from various
sources during the year amount to $67,049.-
64, James Gibson, of Salem, has been elcet-
ed Grand Master for the ensuing year.

It is said a house in Chicago has sent out
an agent to China to contract for fifty thou-
sand Chinese to be sent Kast by the railroad
from San Francisco. They ure needed to
work the Southern plantations. Itis quite
probable thit, for the next three years, the
iucrease of Chinese population will be limited
valy by the means of transportations.

the Privy Council.

the legislators
by order of Parliament, had been released | i
by the judges on the ground of wrongful |
Parliament now appeals to

committal.
\

Un taking the oath of office yesterday | ©
AS YE GONE OL SPNty > weed serene

made a speech in which he promised to

respect the constitution and liberties of the | shoul
country. President Rivere, in reply, as-| Neither of them wa
election,
Tiament to se

sur

1 him of the support of all Spaniards,
of the Trish Church HES ay Bor Re rete:
ing, says that the Bill has passed by a
large majority, and the peaceable terimi-
nation of the session is now assdfed, ” The
great triumph is not-sb mucha triumph
tor the members as it is for Hind powers of
public opinion and te’ inaé iitlety” bf the
constitution, aid !

The Post snys that the great debate must
increase the people's estimation of the House
of Peers. Their judgement nishes ad-
ditional proof of the utility of the Upper
louse. ‘The second fedditig Te but a pre-
linsioary to moulding the Bill Into a form

better to satisfy the natton.
New York, June 23.

the Government
federate, still, if fuir terms are offered to
The member expelled for bribery had been the Island, a new element of discord may
re-elected, und the parties guilty of bribing | be introduced among its members, which
und who were sent to jail] will render a break-up inevitable. There

Summerside Journal.

THURSDAY, JUNE 24, 1869.

No notice can be taken of annonynious com-
munications. We must know the numes and
addresses of our correspondents as a guaranty
of their good faith. We cannot undeitake to
réturn communications that are not used,

THE SITUATION,

Tire political situation on this Island
is at this moment a singular one. ‘The
elevation of.the Hon, Joseph Hensley to
the Bench, and his consequent withdraw-
al from the political arena, would, of it-
self, be the cause of important changes
in our small world of politics. The post
of leader of a party is one always difli-
cult to fill. The Liberals have now,
within the last twelve months, Leen twice
called upon to choose a new head, ‘The
illness of the Hon, George Coles deprived
that party of a clear brain and a strong
will. [lis reputation as a politician was
well established. His long and varied
experience made him perfect master of
parliamentary rules and party tactics.
Younger politicians looked up: to him
with respect and confidence, and were
willing to accept his guidance and advice.
But unhappily,—most unhappily for him-
self and for his country,—his strong mind
gave way, and he became totally unfit to
perform the many onerous and perplexing
duties of leader of a party in the House
of Assembly. When the reins fell from
his hands, publi¢ opinion pointed to Mr.
Hensley as the man best qualified to take
them up. He held them fora while, and
proved to be a successful leader. His
task was a very difficult one, but he
proved equal to the occasion, While
the Government was under his leadership,
it was predicted time and again that it
was on the point of falling to pieces ; but
owing to his good management, as it is
generally believed, difficulties were
smoothed down, discordant elements re-
conciled, and the business of the country
was transacted as well, if not better than
usual. ‘The ship of state held together,
and her crew, under his quiet rule, work-
ed with a will, ‘The Judgeship was ere-
ated; the question of who should occupy
the seat that had been made, came up.
We were desirous that Mr, Palmer should
be placed upon it; so were a great many
others, of all shades of politics. Liberals
did not like the notion of Mr, Hensley’s
leaving his party at this particular junc-
ture, when his services were so much re-
quired ; and Conservatives were anxious
to see so old a politician and so good a
yer as Mr. Palmer raised to a position
which they believed he was admirably
calculated to fill, and one which would
yicld him a competence and enable him
to spend the evening of his days free from
professional toil and political strife, It
was admitted that the Attorney General
had claims upon the office, but it was
urged that he should waive them in Mr,
Palmer's favor. At one time it appeared
as if the latter gentleman would be pro-
moted to the vacant seat, but those who
were in a position to know most about
the secrets of state declared that Mr.
Hensley, and no other, should be the
new Judge, and it has turned out that
they were right. And after all, it was
hardly to be expected that a party who
had among their ranks an cligible candi-
date for the seat, should pass by their
own supporter and give it to a political
opponent. We are sorry for Mr. Palm-
er’s sake that matters have turned out as
they have, but we will not allow our
partiality for him to permit us to do an
injustice to Mr. Hensley. We have
every confidence in that gentleman. We
believe that he will perform his important
duties without fear,or favor. We are
confident that he will allow no influence
whatever to swerve him one single hair's
breadth from what his convictions tell
him is justice and right. We do not
despair, however, of seeing the Hon. Hh.
Palmer yet upon the Bench, It is ru-
mored that a Governor has been appoint-
ed for this Island, in place of Mr. Dun-
das, who, it is said, dogs not intend to
return to the Island. But this rumor
may be like many others: without. suffi-
cient foundation in fact. Nothing would
give us greater pleasure than, one of

| these days, to be able to announce to our

readers that Sir Robert Hodgson had
been appointed Governor of this his na-
tive Island, and that the Hon. Edward
Palmer was appointed to fill his place on
the Bench. We have scen greater won-
ders than this come to pass in our day,

Mr. Ilensley being raised to the Bench,
it now remains for the Government. to
choose a new leader, and to appoint a
new Attorney General, ‘There are many
rumors afloat at to who are to be appoint-
ed to fili the vacant offices, but none of
them are, we believe, very reliable. The
condition of affairs, it must be acknow-
ledged, is very delicate. It is well known
that members of the Government enter-
tain very opposite ideas on the School
question. ‘The matter of Confederation
will, no doubt, come to be considered
before long. ‘Though the complexion of
is decidedly anti-Con-

8, however, no knowing what may hap-
yen. Ifthe Government are wise, they
vill allow all important questions of gen-

sral policy to remain in abeyance until
Abe
C

nom’
d, of right,

SHHorial BeriGors Like wmmestion. of
yg ge be decided at the polls.
s an issue at the last
and it is not advisable for Par-
ttle questions of such vast
importance without first appealing to the
people. In the meantime, there is no-
thing that we cape to hinder the Gov-
ernment from filling ap the vacant offices,
choosing a new leader, and pursuing the
even tenor of its way in peace and quiet-

le

into the turmoil of a new election with-
out good and sufficient reason,

the hon. KB. Palmer, Attorney General

Gold 187 3-8.

The latter would be a popular selection.

NE 24, 1869.

ness. ‘The country should not be plunged

Ir is reported that the hon, F. Kelly
will be appointed Colonial Secretary, and

THE DOMINION,

‘Tux opinion as to the prospects of
the Dominion are very various, Some
say that it is going to the dogs as fast as
it can well drift to that undesirable haven ;
others predict that it is marchiag annex-
ationward at a two-forty pace; and a
third party say that the new nationality
will be sect up in earnest before many
years. In fact and deed, the Dominion
seems to be rubbing along pretty much
as we ourselves are doing: neither very
well nor very ill. ‘Times there, like times
everywhere else, are just now rather dull,
Trade is not very brisk. ‘The great bene-
fits that were to have followed Confedera-
tion, according to the theory of its advo-
cates, have pot yet made their appear-
ance; neither have the awful calamities
which it was to have brought in its train,
if the Antis were to be implicitly Leliev-
ed, come upon the country. The people,
as far as we can learn, find that Confed-
eration has made very little—surprisingly
little—difference in their condition, It is
said that the present Government are a
dreadfully corrupt set. So are all gov-
ernments when their opponents tell the
story. It is averred that they are spend-
ing money at a recklessly extravagant
rate. It certainly does seem to us that
the Canadians are rather lavish of their
dollars. ‘The North West ‘Territory was
bought up the other day ; Nova Scotia
has received a largely increased subsidy ;
Newfoundland is going to get excellent
terms: one of them the privilege of tax-
ing Nova Scotia coal, which seems a
singular one for people in that cold coun-
try todemand, One would think that
they would be anxious to get their fuel at
as cheap a rate as possible. The Do-
minion Government have got carte blanche
as far as regards this Island; they are
restricted to no sum; but the terms to
be made are subject to the approval of
Parliament. ‘The Toronto Grobe is crying
out against this extravagance. ‘The editor
says that it is notin the power of the
Dominion to alter the terms of the Im-
perial act relative to the terms on which
any Province has been admitted. Conse-
quently, the better terms for Nova Scotia
are unconstitutional. Mr. Brown grum-
bles sadly, and says if the extravagance
continues, that Nova Scotia will not be
the only Province in the Dominion which
will clamor for repeal. It seems, too,
that the appropriations are upon a rather
liberal scale to please the economists.
They see jobbery in much that is spent
in the Dominion, ‘The public money is
not all expended in the public service ;
much of it goes to buy up needy, greedy,
and discontented people. Hywever, a
good deal of allowance must be made tor
the grumbling. When this is done,
matters may not appear so bad as_ they
are represented,

THE NEWS.

Tire news by the English Mail is not
very important. ‘The House of Lords
would, if it dared, oppose the Irish Church
Bill. It is not likely, however, that they
will proceed to extremities. Mr. Bright,
the irrepressible, has written a letter to
the people of Birmingham, which is
rather threatening in its tone. He scems
to say that if the Lords refuse to pass the
Irish Church Bill, their own existence as
a separate estate will be endangered. It
would be a very dangerous experiment
for the Lords to set themselves on this
question against the Commons, ‘There
is no question as to which side would, in
the end, prove victorious, ‘Tne contest
would, however, result in a revolution,
and there is no knowing where matters
would stop if the destroying furor were
to seize the English people. But there
is little fear of matters proceeding too far
in England. The art of compromise is
better understood by English politicians
than by any others in the world, ‘They
seem to know by instinct how far oppo-
sition to the popular will is safe, and to
see the exact spot where it is necessary
to give way. ‘The Lords will, no doubt,
give way, and Mr. Bright's menace, com-
ing from a Minister of the Crown, might
have been spared.

Mr. Motley has been weil received in
Kngland. His tone is pacific. ‘The
Mnglish papers are full of the Alabama
question and Mr. Sumner’s speech. ‘The
British public ought by this time to be
pretty well posted up in the ins and outs
of this unfortunate question. It has been
discussed and rediscussed until the people
must be sick and tired of it.

There bas been a general election in
France, which has created a great deal
of interest in Europe. What sort of
thing an election in Irance is, very few
people know. It is very significant that
the government has been handsomely
supported. ‘The opposition has been
able to carry but twenty-three seats,
while the government side count two
hundred and thirtecn. If the election
returns are any criterion as to the state of
popular feeling in France, Louis Napole-
on is one of the best supported sovereigns
of Europe.

In Spain matters look black just now.
The Republicans and the Monarchists are
like to have a trial of strength before
matters are settled in that country, No
king has as yet been chosen, but a Re-
gency has been appointed,
Kurope was never more tranquil than
it is just now. ‘There is ro sign of war
on the political horizon, except in the
wes:, When the Alabama breeze has
blown. over, it will be clear in that direc-
ie By reference to our advertising
columns, it will be seen that Mr. John
Bethune has opened a ‘Tinsmith Shop in
this place, on Central Street, nearly oppo-
site Steeves’ Hotcl. This branch of trade
had been carried on for some time in
connection with the large establishment
of R. 'T. Holman, Esq., by Mr. Bethune ;
but the former gentleman having closed
his tin shop, the latter now opens up for
himself, As he is a good workman, and
has heretofore given good satisfaction,
we bespoak for him the patronage of the
public.

Tire June term of the Supreme Court

for Queen's County, opens on Tuesday

We dropped into the Grammar School yes-
terday while passing, We were glad to’ sce
that the interior of the School presented a nice
appearance. ‘The number of scholars present
was not as large as we would hke to see, but
we have no doubt that many more names will
soon be enrolled, On the visitors’ book for
the previous day Was a note from the Rey.Mr
Forsythe, who speaks well of the new teacher
and school, We trust that many parents will
take the advantage offered in this achool to
obtain for their children a good education

which is more valuable to them than sny
earthly riches. ‘Phe tuition fees are yery low,
and none need plead poverty. ‘The Trustees

too, are stirring themselves. ‘They purpose
at once to fence in the grounds, and repalr
and place the building in a comfortable and
healthy state. ®

‘Tenpens will be received by the Sup. Pub.
Works for Queen's County, until Monday, the
Sth of July next, for building a new block ana
spun to Cranberzy Wharf, Hillsborough River,

A rusiio Tempe Meeting will be hela
in the Wesleyan Chapel, Charlottetown, to-
morrow (Iriday) evening, under the auspices
of the Wesleyan Conference,

His Honor the Administrator has directed
that Monday, the 28th inst., being the anni-
versary of Her Majesty’s Coronation, shall be
observed as a holiday at the public offices.

Tus Tea Party season has commenced in
right good earnest. ‘Lhe first good time the
Port Hill folks are enjoying to-day. We
would liked to have joined them, but it is
paper day, and that prevents us. But we
will. however, endeavor to join our Episcopa-
lian friends next ‘Tuesday, at the Tea to be
given in Summerside. ‘Lhis is to be a big
affair. ‘The steamboat will carry passengers
from Charlottetown, and back, for six shillings
We hope to see a number of excursionists,
and a great gathering from the country, The
Ladies and committce of management expect.
this — the merchants expect it — the Hotel
keepers expect it—we all anticipate it, if the
day is fine.

The Bible Christian Church Tea at Bide-
ford, on Wedhesday the 30th comes next.
‘Then the Wesleyan Church Tea and Bazaar
at Alberton, on the GthJuly. Following this
on the 7th July, is the great Princetown Tea
and Bazaar, ‘lhe Ladies of Malpeque will on
this occasion, we fully believe, sustain the re-
putation they have gained for excellent ‘Teas.
We mean to go and see for ourselves:

‘The next ‘Tea advertised is at Lot 7, on the
8th July, and a good time is promised. As all
of these entertainments are for Church pur-
poses, we hope they will be well patronized,

We hear that an assault was committed on
one of the Bailiffs of the Small Debt Court
tor Summerside, on Saturday last, by a man
named John Kinch, while the Bailiff? was at-
tempting to take him on an execution, We
have no doubt but that Mr, Kinch will be made
to know that the law 18 not to be set at defi-
ance, and that its oflivers must and will be
protected,

‘Tue weather during the past week has been
all that the furmers could wish for. ‘Two or
three showerg of rain, followed by sunshine
and heat, is;surely good growing weather.
The crops, s0 far, are encouraging, and pre-
sent every appearance of a good harvest.

Dominion Dirucrory.—We have received
the prospectus and some specimen pages of
‘A Canadian Dominion Directory” for 1870-
71, to be published by Mr. John Lovell, of
Montreal, in September of next year. ‘This
work will contain a description of the cities,
towns, and villages in the Dominion, as well
as the Provinces of Newfoundland and this
Island, together with the names of the profes-
sional and business men, and the principal
establishments. If a suflicient number of
names can be procured, the work will be
commenced. The price is only $12. ‘This
will be a valuable book to all business men
and intending emigrants, and the publisher
should therefore be encouraged. ‘The name
of the publisher ought to be a sufficient guar-
antee that the book will be what is promised,

Perens’ Musicat Macazine for June has
been received. It contains some beautiful
pieces of music. ‘The price of it is much be-
low what the same quantity of music sheets
can be bought for. Price, $3. Send in your
orders to the ‘* Prince County Book Store.”

Tue Bank Meeting which took place in
this ‘Town yesterday, resulted, as was antici-
pated, in the unanimous approval of the con-
dition of the Bank. In another column we
publish the resolutions adopted. ‘These em-
body tie views taken by the shareholders in
regard to the institution, which now possesses
the confidence of the public,

‘Tur St. John Telegraph comes to us this
week inan enlarged and much improved form.
It is a splendid paper, and we heartily recom-
mend it to any person wanting a New Brun-
swick paper.

Vanford’s Circular, dated St. John, Juno
23rd, has come to hand, Jt says there is no
improvement in the flour market. Oats are
scarce. ‘lhe demand for Pork active. Butter
has gone down with arun. Flour is quoted
at $5.00; Cornmeal $3.60; Oats 54 cents:
Pork $22; Butter 17 cents; Eggs 12 cents;
Potatoes 18 cents.

We learn that the Steamer Merrit received
considerable damage the other day while in
Pictou harbor.

The news from Spainis important, The
Cortes, by a very large vote of 193 to 45.
have determined to establish a Regency.
‘This fact gives some assurance of the success
of the reyolution. The country is certainly
not fit fora Republic; and the fact is recog-
nised by a revolutionary body.

Tur Preaching appointments of the Wes-
leyan Conference, in Charlottetown, on Sun-
day next, are as follows :—

Wesleyan Church—6 a.m, Rev. W. Sar-
gent; 104 a.m. Rev. M. Richey, D.D.; 3 p.m.
Conference Love Feast; 64 p. m. Rev. C.
DeWolfe, D. D.

St. James’ Church—11 a.m. Rey. R. A.
Temple; 64 p.m. Rev: L. Gaeta.

Queen Square Pres, Church—11 a. m. Rev.
J.N. Sponagle; 64 p.m, Rey. Job Shenton.

Free Chaurch—11 a. m. Rey. J.MeC, Ful-
ton, A, M.; 64 p.m. Rev. C. B. Pitblado.

The Bark Ocean Mail, Lea, for Bristol,
sailed from Cascumpee on ‘Tuesday last.
Cargo, 14,000 bushels Oats ‘Timber, and
Deals, by John Yeo, Esq.—ZJsl.

The Committee appointed to classify and
value the Ion, Mr. Ilaviland’s land, on Lot
56, have agreed to recommend the Govern-
ment to offer him nine shillings anacre. Wo
have every confidence, fgom the favqurable
disposition both of the Government antl thy
proprietors, that a purchase will be effected,
whereby the Estate can be sold to the peoply
at afair, reasonable rate, without loss to tho
Colony.—J/er.

We are pleased to learn that the long ex-
pected Stone Crusher arrived in the Alham-
dra from Boston, on Wednesday last. Some

improvement in our wretched system of road-
making, may now, therefore be expected.—Js!.

Rocnronrr Squarn—St. Peter’s—Episcopal
on

Cpugeh was o) pened for Divine
W. Hodgsoy the officiating clergyman, prea
ed two excellent sermons; and the collections
for the day amounted to £30,—/s1.

Lauxengep.—On June 10, from the Ship-
yard of Mr. John Orr, New Glasgow, a Schr.
nam od the Ecko, of 60 tons. N. M., and 138,
O. M,, built for the Wheatly River Lime
Company.

Service

Government Appointments.

Tur following appointments have recently
beon made by His Honor the Administrator in
Couneil -—

Mr. Benj. Darby to be Master of the Gram-
mar School in Summerside.

Mr. Dennis Carroll to be Postmaster at
Tignish.

Mr. Wm. Iierlihy to be an Inspector of

next, the 29th.

Fish for Summersice.