eee

Domrs1ox Rivir Agsoctation.—The Council of the
Rifle Avsociation have been in session at

Ottawa for some days, and have prepared a prize list,
which was submitted te the Minister of Militia and ap-
proved by him. The following is a summary of the

A prize open to all comers, members of the Dominion
Rifle Association ; $600 in all, the highest amount to a
single competitor being $250, the next highest com-
ye one $100, the balance being divided among

‘5 competitors, in $20, $10, and B5 prizes; the ran
_ for these prizea are 40), 600, 800 and 1,000 yards.

“Open to ang rifle in any position.

Dominign of Canada prize open to all certified
members of regularly embodied carps of
wnilidia or militia, and to members of the
staff who are also members of the Canada Rifle Asso-
ciation, The lst prize, to go to a single competitor, ta
$500; there are 30 prites at 820 each. and 30 at $10
each, making ~ ee sam a co for $1,400,
‘are to be competed for on two stagea—
Yhe firet at 800, 400 and 500 yards: the second at 600
and 700 yards. The Enfield and Snider Enfield to be

The Provincial Match will be shot for by 15 competi-
tors from each Province. The Ist prize will be a piece
of plate worth $3800, the highest score will get $50, the
next $30, next $20; ranges, 900, 400, 500, and 600
yards; five shots at exch range; arme, Enfield and
Snider Enfield; the prize of $800 to remain in poses-
sion of the winning Province, by which it is to be
Afterwards offered for competition.

The All-Camers Interoolonial match will he open ta
all-comers of any nation and any rifle coming within
the Wimbledon regulation. Let prize, $200: Ind,

100 ; “% ten prizes of $15 cach; ranges, 400 and

ards,

Affiliated Association prize is to he competed
for by’ members of affilia associations. The first
prize of $2 000 will he left to the decision of che win-
ning assoeiation, and willbe paid to the treasurer.
The highest individual score will get $50; 10 second
highest, $15 cach; the next.ten $10 each, «Ranges,
300, 600, and 900 yards: open te rifles coming within
the Wimbledon regulation,

Military District Prize—to be shot for by ten com-
petitors from each district, The highest aggregate
score, $400 in plate or money; highest individual
score, $50; next ten highest, &5 each.

The Battalion Match to he competed for by eix from
each battation, officers and men. Ist prize, $250;
highest individeal score, $30; sevond highest, $20, ten
next highest, 8l0 each. Ranges, 200 and 500 yards:
individual poseession of the prize of 8250 to be decided
by three shots each at 500 yards.

, The military ro Opened to non-commissioned offi-
cers and men of HM. regular forces in Canada :—lat
prize, $410; 2nd ho nn ye do. $20; 4th do. 815;

at $5 each. Ranges, 300, 400, and 600
yards; Enfield and Snider Enfield Rifles,

pepe targets are to be provided at different ranges,

{From the New York Tablet }
ANOTHER GONE!

news brought from the Old World by last week's
was one small item that to the world at large,

it significance ; to the Irish people, at home
it had nc sad meaning. It was the death of
Lover, Many thousands of readers glanced care-
ly over that Lrief announcement without one emotion
‘sorrow Or regret. Elow few even of Irish readers, really
the loss their race has sustained in Samuel Lover !—And
he is a loss arda heavy loss, too, to “ the far-dispersed
* To those who, like the preaent writer, has devoted
long years of life's short span to the literary service
t Trish race, it is to see how little note is
by the mass of the ore for whom they labored, of
gradual extinction of those luminaries whose pure and
lustrous light shed a glory en our generation.

‘How many of our peeple,—the Celtic Iriesh,—are there
who can estimate our intellectual losses, as a race, during

are, passing

Es

Z4
li

fil

4

have lost so many
given time. Ten ago we had a brillient galaxy of
stars shedding a steady light on the mind of our race, a
light that was seen and known in both hemispheres. There
was Eugene O’Curry and John O'Donovan, and George
Petrie, men of world-wide celebrity as urchmologists and
; antiquarians, members of most of the learned societies of
Europe, yet who devoted their eminent talents and unrival.
ed.indary solely to the mag Bag anticnities of Ireland;
there was D'Arey McGee, the friend and fellow-
laborer of all three, who brought to the service of the old
race, all their industry, all their gifts, with others of a still
higher character; a man endowed with the rarest combi-
nation of talents and all of the highest order; there was
Samuel Lover, like him gifted with a versatility of talent
that would have been remarkakle in any age. We remem-
ber, in our own early day, a dinner given to Samuel Lover
in Dublin, at which the Duke of Leinster presided, and
many other Irish noblemen were present with all the most
eminent and distinguished Commoners the metropolis
could boast, In that splendid public ovation, Irishmen of
all shades of politics, and of every religious denomination,
pray ee Fone forgetting their many differences of opinion
and belief in their common desire to do honor to a country-
man of whom all alike had reason to be proud. On that
memorable occasion, Danie! O'Connell it was who respond-
ed wien J.over's health was papers, and that great man
euologized the guest of thé evening as * the poet, the lyriat,
the novelist, the musician, the dramatist of Ireland.”
. Many years have passed since then, and Samuel Lover's
| fame grew and flourished and took deep root in the heart of
Although a Protestant, he was thoroughly Irish
ing and genius, His beautiful “ Songs of the Super.
stitions of Ireland” will live as long as true national lyrics
can be appreciat d, and his other Irish songs, whether hu-
morous or pathetic, are always true to the Irish heart and
fairly represent Irish nature. Some of Lover's Irish Bal-
Inds are equal to any lyrics in the English language, and
the musical compositions to which he wedded his elegant
pases tho obs of "The Anget'e whepers: ‘the Fete bon:
4 “ ngel’s whi Ate ‘aii y."
** The Four-Leafed Shamrock.” ‘rue love can why For-
get,” = * The Maunted Spring,” are alone sufficient to
establish his magn In this gift he had the advantage
nee: oore, ned had ype nana to call on
n Fon AN enry Bishop ar-
i. favorite Irish Melodies, -
“4 single exception of Moore, Samuel Lover was
os eee of Irish bards, and. as regards the quality of
he was no whit the inferior of that sweet singer.
Ta Lover's songs ‘are more genuinely Irish
than Moore's, while a» lyric poems they rank fully as high,
But he is ca ey is gone—O'Connell is gone—
Davis is gone— is gone—O'Curry, O"Donevan and

her
are SisGee ie gone {one by one “ the stors
| of our sky are sting on the dim horteon where life mer-

: }————— remain to hear
timid voice that asks in whispers,
* Who next will drop and disappear ?”

DEATH OF SAMUBL LOVER.

‘The Atlantic cable announces the death of Samuel Lover,
wha achieved a world wide fame as an artist, and
literature of theage. Mr. Lover

tad sai few “iperr. Jo ily.

ment and continued to ¢ontelbute to periodieal literature
up to the time of his death. Tp delineating Trish character
and genuine Irish humor, he had few equals avd no superi-
ors, Ifis works will tinue to attract, bt, instruct
and amuse long-pearw after their author shall haye mould-
ered into dust tn the silent tomb,

en Anti ta

AEN em Nga

Panis, Aug. 9.—The appeal in the case of the United
States against the Armands has been decided in favor
of the United States.
Pants, Ang. 10.—The Emperor Napoleon, on his re-
turn from Plombiers, stopped a short time at Troyee, the
capital of the department of Aube, where he was re-
ceived with great enthusiasm by the people. The May-
or, at the head of the members of the Municipal Gor-
ernment, waited upon Fis Majesty at the depot and
presented an address of welcome. The Emperor re-
plied, thanking them and the peop’e for their warm de-
monstrations of affection. He exp the hope that
no untoward event would occur to disturb the pros-
— of trade and agriculture, and concluded with the
mvocation: *‘* God protect France.’' The Emperor's
speech was received with prolonged cries of « Vive
PEmperear.”
Loxpox, Aug. 10—Acconnte received daily from
Spain represent that the disturbed condition of the
country 18 leading to disastrous results. The latest ad-
vices from Madrid say a financial crisis is anticipated
there. Lieut. General Juan Pezuela has been appointed
Capt. General of the Province of Catalonia.
onpon, August 10th —Paria Hienderde says of
the interview between Lord Stanley and the Marquis
D'Moustier, that the most satisfactory assurances of
ce were exehanged, and that the confidence of both
Ntniocers in the future tranquility of Europe has been
strongly confirmed by the opportunity they thus have
had of renewing the good understanding which has eo
long existed between the Governments of Great Britain
and France. A special despatch from Japan says the
new envoy of France, Montray, arrived at Yokohama
on the Gthof July. Itis reported that the northern
Damios had taken possession of Yeddo. The party of
the Mikado were acting with great vigor, and had mysr
tered a large army to meet the rebel forces,
New York, Aug. 10th.—There is some excitement
in this City over reports that large trains of diseased
cattle are on their way hero from the West, and mea-
sures are being taken to put aetop to it,
Lonpon, Aug. 12.--Consols and Securities anchanged.
Despatches from Pr ris report, that the Students as-
sembled in large numbers, and created a tumult; they
were dispersed by policemen, who made foveral arrests.
Adah Isaace, the American Actress, died yesterday.
Advices from Vienna state that the Emperor Francis
Joseph sent an autograph letter to his Minister of War,
urging him to hasten the appointment of native Ian-
garian oflicera to the command of the native Hungerian
troopa, in accordance with the provisions of a Bill
which has just been passed by the Legislative Chambers
at Peeth,
New Yorn, Aug. 12.—Gold 146}.
New York. Ang. 12.p m.—llon, Thaddeus Stevens
died at his residence in Washington last night. Gold,

i.

Lisnon, Ang. 12.—The Dake De Montpensier has ad-
dressed a communication to Queen Isabella of Spain,
protesting against the Royal order, condemning him-
self and the Dutchess Montpensier to exile.

Lonnon. Aug. 13.—Late advices from Shanghae re-
port the disturbance caused by the Manchos on the
Amoor River have ceased, and at last accounts the
country Was quiet, and trade on the river unobstrneted.
Accounts from Rome state the nnmber of deserters of
foreign volunteers from the Papal service is daily in-
creasing,

' Loxvoy, Ang. 15.—The fecent speech of Napoleon
at Troyes forms a theme of comment, and is variously
regarded by the press of England; while some of the
journals characterize the speech asa certain pledge of
peace, others assert that itis really a cover for war
reparations. The ‘* Weiser Gazette," says that the
hancellor of the North German Confederation has
been authorized to enter into negotiations with the
United States and other foreign powers, for the pur-
pose of establishing a new international law, providing
for the protection and proper treatment of emigrants
on high sense. and that the Federal Government pro-
poses to appoint an agent, whose duty it shall be to
watch over the embarkation of emigrants from German
ports, and report all abusee. The Emperor of Russia is
at Langerscivals-bach, 8 miles from Wiesbaden. It is
understood thatthe convereation of their Majesties was
of the most pacific character,

Loxpon, Aug. 13 --The British Ship Borhome, from
Dublin, Aug. 1st., for Quebeo, was lost at sea. The
master and Ist mate were saved. The army bill has
passed the apper House of the Hungarian Chambers
without a dissenting yoice. The lower House has ad-
journed until the 16th of September. The indications
are that theGerman Prince Karageorgewish, now in
prison here, will be condemned by the legal tribunal
before which ts to be brought, on complain: of the Ser-
vian Regency.

Toronto, Ang, 13.—The semi-annnal meeting of
the officers and directors of the Northern Railroad wae
held here yesterday. The receipts show an increase of
287 per cent over last year. Gold closed. 47.

Lonpox, Auguet 13.—Maidetone Wells, aged 18
yeara, formerly porter at the Dover Railway, was to-
day hanged within the yard of his prison, for the mur-
der of the station master. The only persons who wit-
nessed the execution was prison officials,a few reporters,
and three private citizens. This ts the first private
execution which has taken place under the new law
concerning capital punishment. The “Courier D'Le-
vant,” publishes the following news from Candia:—* A
battle took place between the Cretana and Turkish
troops on the 27th July, in which the Turks were bad-
ly beaten.

Tusnon, Ang. 13.--The regular Mail Steamer from
Rio Janeiro has arrived at this port. A ministerial
crisis had taken place in Brazil; all members of the
Cabinet had tende ed their resignation to the Emperor
Don Pedro.

Omana, Aug. 15.—Fifty additional miles are now
finished of the Union Pacifio Railway, making 750 miles
from Omaha, It now seems probable that nearly 1,-
000 miles will bein ranning order before the close of
the year, and the whole line to the Pacific will be open
for business during 1869.

Loxvon, Ang. 13.—Retarn of Bank of England
show the epecie in vaults has decreased 571,000 pounds.

Quenee, Aug. 13.—A fire ocenrred this morning on
Cross Street, in Montealm ward, which deetroyed
eight honses. They wore partially ineured.

Toronto, Avg. 14.—Berry, the colored champion,
has challenged Fennigan, to row a mile race for $500.

Panis; Ang. 14.—There was a magnificent military
display here to-day. The National and Imperial
Guards were reviewed hy the Emperor, Empress and
Pricce Imperial. and a large nomber of notables were
also preeent.—Fifty-two battalions of troops passed in
review, the city was gaily dressed with flags, vast mul-
titades thronged the streets, and enthusiaam was un-
bounded. The Royal family were loudly cheered.
Lord Napier of Magdala was one of the distinguished
foreign visitors present. A d French naval re-
view came off at Rocksport to-day, and was witnessed
hy thousands of delighted spectators, among the most

nent of whom was Lord Napier.

Orrawa. Aug. 15-~An order, published in to-day's
Gazette, respecting titles in the Dominion, Lieut. Gov-
ernore to be styled * fis Honor.” — Privy Councillors
“ Honorables” daring life. Members of Provincial
Executive “ Honorable” during office only. Legisia-
tive Councillors hereafter not to have title
of “Honerable” Senator to be styled ‘* Honorable”
while in office. AT iae Councillors at time of
Union to be styled “ opp] daring life.” Sir Joho

arri
nd party. bave ned 7H just received from

THE HERALD,

Y, AUGUST 19, 1868.

Mowraret, Aug. 15.—A special Canadian agent hae
been sent to the United States to investigate the cattle
disease, Nearly a million dollars’ worth of lumber
forest have been burned the last fortnight in Canada,
and the fires are still raging. The Schooner Red River
was picked np abandoned yesterday, and taken into
Port Hope. :

Pants, Ang. 15.—The Fete to-day in honor of the in-
auguration of the firet Emperor Napoleon was celebrat-
ed with great pomp. All of the officials of the Court,
together with the Emperor Napoleon and family attend-
edagrand Te Deumat Notre Dame. After the cere-
monies the Emperor left for Foutainbleau.

Lonpon, Aug. 16,—Later advices trom F ippocuy
say that the Landlord agent Soully, wes not killed as
first reported, bat was obliged to flee into the city to
save his life. On Friday he started again on the same
errand, accompanied by a large body of well armed
police, Upon reaching the hamlets of the tenantry, his
efforta to serve the notices were met with derision and
threats of violence. The police endeavored to disperse
the mob, when a fierce fight ensued, during which the
police fired upon the mob several times, the shots being
returned by some of the crowd. Several of the mob
were wounded as well as some of the police. Mr. Scully
was severely wounded, and the police retired unable to
make any arrests at the time. The city of Tipperary is
in a high state of excitement, and further trouble is ap-
prehended.

Lonvon, August 17,—Senlly was killed in Tipperary,
and a coroner's inquest brought a verdict ot murder,
bat depreeated the conduct of Scully, and suggested
the need of new and more liberal laws to prevent re-
petition of such scenes. Despatches received from
Constantinople state that a serious encounter took place
at Pera, two miles from the city between Greek Sin-
dents and Tarks, in consequence of the violation of the
grave of Prince Mirdles. Troops of the Sultan were
ealled, and fired upon the Greeks, killing great numbers.
Many of the lateer fled to residence of foreign con-
solates for refuge. The trouble was finally suppressed
by the active measures of the soldiers,

New York, August 17.—Paterson’s foundry, in
Whitby, Canada, wae burned this morning. Loses $3000,
New York, Ang, 17.—Advices from Australia of
July Ind have been received; the political troubles in
that country is increasing in importance, and is hkely
to produce great distress, in consequence of the minis-
try refusing to resign. Tho Assembly has by a majori-
ty of 3 to J, directed the cessation of payments from the
Treagury. Gold 147}.

FROM EUROPE.

The R. M. Steamer Etna, from Liverpool, Jat inst., ar-
rived at Halifax, Aug. 13th, bringing twenty-one passongers-
and a large quontity of merchandize for this port. Pur-
suant to a new arrangement, the Mail Steamers of the In-
man Line sail from Liverpool on Mondays instead of Satyrs
days, ss formerly. We append the most important item,
of European intelligence not anticipatedby telegraph :—

The House of Lords met at two o'clock on the after.
noon of the 31st ult. when the Royal assent was given jn
the accustomed manner to a large batch of measures, jn.
cluding the bill for the transfercnce of the territorial rights
of the Hudson's Ray Company, preliminary to the sale of
the North- West territory to the new Dominion of Canada,
Shortly after, the Speaker, at the head of the Commons, ap-
peared at the bar in answer to the summons of the Black
Rod when the Queen's Speech waa read, and the Imperial
Parliament was formally prorogued to the 8th of October
next,

In the House of Commons, which met at half-past one
o'clock, Mr, Otway addressed an inquiry to the foreign Se-
eretary with regard to the grounds for the reported offensive
and defensive alliance between Fiance, Holland and Bel-
gium, or any other combination of those Powers for pur-
poses hostile to Prussia and Germany. Lord Stanley
stated in rep'y, that he had received an assurance trom the
Belgian Minister that, so far as his Government was con.
cerned, there was no foundation whatever for the statement
and the like assurance had reached him fromth> ilague, Mr,
Disreeli, replying to Mr. D, Griffith, said that the provision
made by parliament for Lord Napier of Magdala had been
well considered, and it was not intended to reopen the sub-
ject with the view of continuing the pension to Lady Napier,
‘tin ease of any unforeseen emergency.” Sir J, Parkington
stated in answer to Lord Elcho, that the second company
of the first administrative Battalion of the Hertfordshire
Volunteers were to be struck out of the Army List for in-
subordination at the late Windsor review, “nd that the
conduct of the late Essex Volunteers was still under inves.
tigation, On the motion of Lord Stanley, the House
adopted a resolution “accepting with great satisfaction’’
a copy of the ** Tribute of the Nations to the Memory of
the late President of the United Status,” forwarded by
order of Congress, and directing that the same should be
placed in the Jibrary of the House. At the moment when all
were in the expectation of the advent of the Rod and the
close of the sitting, Mr. Reardon rose in his place and
moved for leave to bring in a bill for the following simple
objecta—namely, the repeal of the Union, the establishment
of a federal parliament in Ireland, the separation of the
national debt, and other little matters necessary to achieve
the partition of the three kingdoms, and the erection of
Ireland into a free and independent «tate; but, like most of
the previous legislative efforts of the hon. member, the at-
tempt proved a failute,/for no seeonder being found, the
motion fell to the ground. A few minutes elapsed, and the
House was summoned to the House of Lords to hear the
Queen's speech. Thither the Speaker at once proceeded,
accompanied by the Premier and about fifty members; and
on the cortege returning, the Royal Speech was read by the
Speaker at the table, the few members present standing
round him, hat in hand, The eeremouy of leave-taking
was then performed, the Speaker shaking each member by
the hand as he passed out before him ; and when the back
of Mr. Cavendish Bentick had turned upon the House, it
may said that the last was seen of the Parliament of 1858,

The news from Ireland with respect to the condition of

the crops and prospects of the harvest is exceedingly satis.
factory. Although the heat in the sister country was by
no means so long continued or so oppressive as in Englund,
the heavy rains which fell this week were much needed,
and have wonderfully improved the appearance of the land.
In many parts of Munster the wheat has been already cut,
and the yield considerably exceeds the average. Whent of
1868 has been already offered forsale in the Cork Market.
The green crops are flourishing, and very sanguine hopes
are entertained of a general reduction in the prices of pro-
visions,
The Queen announees her intention to dissolve Parliament
at the earliest possible day that will enable her people to
reap the benefit of the extend system of representation
which the wisdom of Parhament has provided for,

Reliable reports from the agricultural districts state that
the harvest is proceeding at a rapid rate, and that the yield
is a good one, the deficiency arising from want of rain on
light soils being counterbalanced by the excellent crop on
heavy land. The reports concerning the root crops are
very unsatisfactory.

London contemporary understands that very en-

couraging accounts have been received by the heads of the
Liberal party of the prospects of the Liberal cause through.
out the United Kingdom atthe approaching elections,
The Tornando case is once more occupying the close at-
tention of the Crown lawyers, The prize Court at Cadiz
has condemned the seized steamet, and it is rumoured that
the Spanish Council of State has confirmed this decision,
Lord Stanley has referred the official documents of the
case to the law officers, and awaits their report before taking
further steps in this very unpleasant business,

In the House of Commons the conspicnous services ren-
dered to the ene by the late Lord. Brougham were ad-
vanced hy Mr. Roebuck asa reason why a monument to
the memory of the deceased peer aliould be erected in Weat-
minster Abbey. Members of various shades of politics
applauded this suggestion, which Mr. Digracli snid was

ready being ¢onsicered by the Government. He and his
collengues were also deliberating on a propowal to crect a
statue of the Inte Professor Farrady.. In answer to Mr.
Kinglake, Lord Stanley. said that, as the republic of Mexico
had suspended diplomatic relations with this country be.
cause we recognized the Emperor Maximilian, her Majesty's
Government could not without los of dignity and self.
Teapect sobeit n renewal of those relations; but in the
event of the republic making a reasonable overture on the
subject, it would be received in a friendly spirit.

The French Chambers were prorogued on Tuesday, Be-
fore rising, the Legislative '¥ approved of the new loan
by 213 votes against 16. The Senate was prorogued on

rv.
Prince Napoleon has returned to Paris after accomplish.
ing his mission, whatever it was, to various tm

‘News has been received from the German Artic expedi-
tion, under the date of the 2th of June. Greenland had
{eet been sighted, and so far the crew of ‘the vessel had been

with good hoalth.
The agninet is

the rei d

neeteeneenn
lying columns are scouring the disaffeeted distriets to pre-
vant tie insurrection, The announcement that disalh -
the navy was well founded, for it has been
ase a was hatched on board the frigate
Villa de Madrid to embark the exiled Progressionists and
generals atthe Azores and Canary Islands and land them
on the Spanish Coast.

Acoooding to a circular issued by Prince Gortschakoff,
the 13th of October is the time at which it is proposed
that the meetings of ayo and commissioners from
different governments shall meet at St. Petersburg for
the parpose of drawing up a protocol to exclude the
use of explosive missiles in future wars. The same tele-
gram which brings the above information also states that
the news of the termination of hostilities between Russia

nd Bokhara has been officially confirmed. :

Judgment has been passed upon the persona convict-
ed of complicity in the murder of Prince Michael of
Servia. Fourteen were condemned to death, and the
others to long terms of imprisonment, The condemne’
men were shot on Tuesday morning.

Bulgaria is again in @ disturbed state, Armed bands
have crossed the Danube at several points, and have
come into collision with the Turkish ‘Troops. Gov-
ernment has sent a strong reinforcement of troops
into the disturbed districts, In the most serious en-
counter which has yet taken place the Turks were victo-
rious, many of the insurgents being killed.

The rumours of an extensive conspiracy at Rome are
strengthened by a telegram announcing that the police
have discovered a plot for blowing up part of the for-
tifications of the city, and that they have seized a nam-
ber of shirts the colours of which are ‘revolutionary.
Asa precautionary step, the authorities have withdrawn
licenses from many of the wine shops, so as to prevent
assemblages of the lower classes.

Mr. A. HI. St. Geamatx, Proprietor of the Canadian
Advertising Agency, Toronto, Ont., is our Soun
Agent for procuring American Advertisements, and
is authorized also to receive Canadian Advertisements
for this paper.

The Herald.

“Wednesday; Auguat 19, 1868.

—<—-

—s ope ee raanapenaromeeatis syn |
“Clear the way for Hempenstall—
Judge, jury, gallows, hangman—all.”
; —~Lusu BALLAp.

Satrunvay’s Patrfot, in an editorial article a column
long, and headed ‘the whipping editor,” does us the
honor to mention our humble name only sixteen times,
and then very appropriately accuses us of being an
“adept” at personality! This is the characteristic of
our contemporary. Breathing in an atmosphere of per-
sonality, and imbecile when not scurrilous, he is the
first to impute “personal abuse” to others. The
Patriot reminds us of Artemus Ward's tent and pea-green
ox. The centre-pole of the “ institution” we need not
describe, nor yet the pea-green animal who seratches
himself semi-weekly against the aforesaid ‘pole ”—
exposing the trae nature of the beast and bringing the
show intocontempt. Last week the animal went
mad, took possession of the street corners, and an-
nounced to the passers by, as he button-holed them, that
the Queen's Printer was to be impaled forthwith on the
crumbly horns of the “critter.” ‘MTech! stirs,” said
this transplanted impersonation of good manners and
forbearance from Fallarton’s Marsh,—* we are going
to give the little “Commodore” of the IZerald fits in
Saturday's Patriot, but don’t tell anybody.” Asa matter
of course, we are accused of scurrility ! envy !1, political
vaccillation!! and ‘ obsequiousness"!!! We are told,
as we have been for the hnndredth time since ‘ accident’
placed us in the position of Queen's Printer, that we
have sacrificed “ honor and consistency " to retain office,
that we have sunk all considerations except those which
affect our pocket, and that we entered into a“ compact ”
with the Government to do all kinds of dirty jobs to
secure {ts patronage. This Is truth and propricty ac-
cording to the Patriot standard. We have no reason to
believe that this certificate of character, which has been
oficiously thrust under our nose, has been written from
motives of envy or malice. Its author was hired to do
the job. He received his wages, and an eld(r of Queen
Square Church has been appeased. The only comment
we have to make upon the performance of the pea-green
animal, commonly called Donald, is to suggest a ring In
his nose and a mixture of sulphur in his feed for the fu-
ture, to moderate his scratching. As to the self-consti-
tuted hangman from New Glasgow, who would fain gibbet
over his shoulder all those to whom his greed or envy
is opposed, fortunately for us, he is not the keeper of
our * good name,” and, therefore, we are not under any
obligations to give him an explanation of ony votes in
the Tlouse of Assembly, We are not going to retort by
hinting that his anxiety about our “ honor and con-
sistency " proceeds from the desire to succeed us in the
position of Queen's Printer. So shining a light could
not harbor the mercenary thought. And as to his
sacrificing principle and consistency, even to the ad-
vocacy of a grant to St, Dunstan’s, to obtain the office, It
would be impossible to induce the bellef, for, like Don
Juan's mother, it might be said of him ag Byron said of
her—
“Tn virtue nothing earthly could eurpass her
Save thine incomparable oil, Macassar!
Tlis hired pimps may abuse us on that score to their
hearts’ content, They cannot hurt us, and we think
it will be a long time before we can return to him or
them the compliment that‘ necident’ has placed them in
any higher position than that of spies, scandal-mongers
and slanderers. Mr. Laird’s experience at the Board of
Trade, where he ostentatiously labored to obtain an ap-
pointment on the delegation to the Portland Convention,
and ignominiously fafled, ought to convince him of the
extent of his influence in Charlottetown, and lead him
to inquire into the cause of it. To show Mr. Latrd’s
untruthfulness and avariciousness, we will call attention
to one statement in his editorial, where he says that the
city printing is only worth £10 per annum. Whether
it is worth £10 or £100, Mr. Laird cannot deny that he
used his influence as Councillor to take the work from
the Examiner office, and appropriate it to himself with-
out tender or competition. as required by law. The
work, however, was worth £55 2s. 10d., last year, when
put up to public compétition, and we have no doubt that
under Mr. Laird’s manipulation, it will yleld twiee that
amount this year. He says we are envious about this
matter. Well, we suppose he judges others by himsetf;
but we honestly assert, and challenge contradiction, that
although he has feasted at the public expense for the
past cight years, and up to the present hour receives
nearly as much public money as we do, we never im-
puted to him selfish or mercenary motives in the man-
agement of his paper. When he was the agent by which
the flame of religious discord was raised in. this com-
munity, when he supported a government which slander-
ed the people, ruled them at’ the point of the bayonet,
and squandered their money in building barracks, we
neither envied Mr. Laird for his pickings nor attributed
sinster motives to him for his political actions, Iti the
part of a sordid and grovelling nature to be for ever
questioning the sincerity of others. Our contemporary
scarcely allows a week to pass without having a flilng
at us because we enjoy a share of the public printing
Is it prejudice or envy which actuates him. e know
that shortly after we were installed in office, and before
we had received a shilling of public money, a venomous
attack was made upon us by the Patriot. Tho same
course has been pursued ever since; but whenever we
take the white-feathered gentry of that delectable sheet

sonal. Of one thing they may rest assorted, that althoug
David nearly Fe pe OS ane Nutt In Market
Hani, he will us t a hard pill to ewallow—ca-
pave 46 his mouth may be. We still adhere to the
rse-whipping story; ‘we have yoo wasted too
much time with the would-be moral, political and in-
tellectnal arbiters of the destinies of who
you

h their out on Queen Square. “ W
son eebeante want .

in hand, they discérn a ne*> crime in us—we are per: | 1
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“BOARD OF TRADE.

Tue delegates to the Portianu commercial convention
having arrived home on Saturday last, a meeting of the
Charlottetown Board of Trade was called in the City Hal;
on Monday night, for the purpose of recéiving their re-
port. The meeting was so small that it was adjourned
until Thursday evening next. From conversation with
the delegates, we learn that the Convention was largely
attended by representatives from the principal cities ofthe
United States, and ofthe Dominion of Canada. Railway
extension In various directions, to connect with the great
Pacific line, was the principal object which the Amerti-
cans had in view in calling the Gonvention; bat they
were also alive to the importance of Free Trade with the
Provinces. That feeling of retaliation which prevaded the
Detroit Convention, and which led to the abrogation of
the old Treaty, has died out, and given place to a desire
for the restoration of the former commercial relations
between both sections. One or two protectionists and
rabid republicans, attempted to influence the Conven-
tion to a policy of Annexation and coercion; but they
were frowned down by the good sense of their fellow-
countrymen, If, however, there are some senseless
creatures on the other side of the line, with contracted
and prejudiced views, there are also some inflated toads
on this side, who are equally stupid and impracticable.
One of these characters sends forth through the columns
of the Journal, n dismal croak from his greenish pond

at Sammerside, in lamentation of General Butler's visit
to this Colony in the interests of Free Trade. We are
happy to know that these narrow proscriptionists are
few in number, and that their influence to promote bad
feelings between the neighbouring Republic and these
Provinces, is small indeed, In spite of all they can do,
Free Trade between our neighbours and the Provincial-
ists, is only a question of time, which will, we trust, be
much shortened by General Butler's visit to this Colony,
and the reception which he and his colleagues will re-
ceive, Neither the Government nor the people have
anything to do with his politics apart from the immedi-
ate object of his mission, and if. by being hospitable,
cour'eous, attentive tnd communica‘ive, Free Trade can
ne secured, we can afford to forget what General Butler's
political enemies said of him during the heat of the civil
war. His reception, we have no doubt. will be worthy of
the Colony, and of the important interests Involved in the
success Of bismission. The members of the Government
are fully alive to the responsibility which resta upon
them In this matter, and as soon as any official proposi-
tions or Information come before them, they are prepared
to act vigorously and to use every proper exertion to
secure Free Trade for the Island. We hope to scea
large meeting of the Board of ‘Trade on Thursday night,
to hear the report of the delegates, and to consider still
further the question of reciprocity. Judging from the
small meeting on Monday night, we wou'd. be apt to be-
live, that those who attended former meetings had no
higher interest to serve tian to be appointed on the
delegation and have a pleasant excursion. Failing in
that, they turn tailon the Board and drop reciprocity
like a hot potato. Fortunately, there are others in the
community, who take a deeper interest in our com-
mercial relations with the United States, and we expect
to see a goodly number of them in the City, or Police,
IIa’ on Thursday night, as also at the County meeting
on Friday.

COLONIAL RIFLE COMPETITION,

Tue Annual Rifle Competition of the Island Volun-
teers came off, as announced, on Thursday and Friday
last, at Kensington. The number of spectators was
small, but there was a good show of volunteers present,
—one hundred and twenty competitors from Prince and
Queen's Counties being entered onthe roll. There were
two sets of prizes offered—the regular and the all-
comers. The shooting Ir both cases was good—parti-
cularly that of Ganner Younker,of the Ist Artillery, who
has now carried off the first prize in successive competi-
tions. His score is the highest that has ever been
made In this Island, and we understand that he is going
to compete at the shooting matches which are shortly
to take place in Nova Scotia, There are also several
other good shots in the Island Volunteersy as will be
seen by the following score :—

Prize. Names. 200 600
Ist, Md@1&£10 0 0 L. Younker, Ist Art'ly, i? 36
2nd & 0 0 T. Doyle P. Wales, 18 «(18
ard 706090 W.C. White “ 3. 13
4th 6 0 0 C, Small, Thistle, 14.s(i6
Sth 5 © 0 A. MeLellan, Dundas, 7
6th 4 0 0 H. Houston, Ist Artly, 15 18
7th % 0 0 YT. McKinnon, P. Wales, 16 11
8th 200 J.T. White, big x6 CP
oth 110 0 J), Arbing, Royalty, eee
10th 1 0 0 E. J. Rodd, Springvale, 16 9
lith 015 0 W. Rodd, Mtd. Rifles, 1% 9
12th 012 6 Lt. Col. Beer, Dundas, OF 1008
13th 010 6 Capt. Purdy, 2d Art'ly, Ww 6
Mth 0 7 @ J. Laird, Ist Art'ly, 6 8
th 0 5 0 G. Coombs “ te

ALL COMERS.

300 400
Ist 4 0 0 G. Seaman, L. York, . i
2nd 3 0 0 W. Rodd, Mtd. Riffes, we 87
Sra 210 0 J. Henderson, Royalty, 15 14
4th 110 0 G,. Dogherty, lst Artly, 11 17
Sth 1 0 0 A, Stewart, Dundas, 12,16
6th 015 0 G, Henderson, Royalty, 11 17
7th 012 6 T. Tanton, Queen’s Own 12 16
ath 010 0 GC, Molyneux. Royalty, “4 os
th © 7 G6 H., Houston, 1st Art'ly, 12 MW
10th 0 & 0 N, MeNeill, P. Wales, ee

After Mrs. Dundas had presented the prizes, His Ex-
cellency the Lieutenant Governor appropriately address-
ed the volunteers, congratulating them upon their

progress as marksmen and volunteers, and thanking
Lient. Colonels Haviland, Rankin and DeBlois, ee,
to the Rifle Association) and Capt. Freeland, (late of
the 4th Regt., but now Staff Adjutant {In the Militia
and Volunteer force of this colony) for the efficient ser-
vices they rendered as Umpires from the opening to the
close Of the competition. Three cheers each were then
given for the Queen, the Gommander-in-Chief, Mrs.
Dundas,and the Umpires, after which all hands dispers-
ed for tlieir homes.

A Move 1x tre Riewr Dinecriox.~O n Friday night
last, a meeting of several prominent citizens was con-
vened in the office of the Marine Insurance Company, '
for the purpose of forming a company, ratsir.g fands,
and selecting a site on which to build an hotel suitable
to the requirements of the colony. D. Davies, Esq,
occupied the chair, and Mr, F. W. Hales acted as Secy’.
Mr. Hales submitted a plan and estimate of the proposed

hotel, and mentioned several eligthle sites therefor,

which were in the market. ‘The choice, however,
centred betweeti a lot owned by Capt. W. Welsh, and
the Hodgson property on corner of Groat
George and Water Streets. A decision in the matter
was left to a future and fuller meeting. A share-list
was then submitted, and slined by nearly all present.
There can be little dontyt that with slight: exertion, the
required amount—about £5000—can be readily obtained
—for not only isa large hotel much required; but the
copies invested In 1t could not fail to yield a handsome
return,

Serious. Accrpert. -On Tuosday, Mrs. Rierdon, wife
of Mr. M. Rierdon, of the West Bnd Foundry, fell into
that trap of a sink in the Fifth Ward, to which we call-
ed publié attention some time ago. kh Mra. Rierdon is
in a delicate state of héalth, it ts that the shock
which she’ recelved, as well as the injuries she snstaincd,
will prove serions. Recause, in the interests of the

citizens, we call attention to these matters, Councillor
Laird finds it convenient to make personal attacks up-
on us, whilst the lives of the heads of are al-
lowed to be endan ‘through the slothfulness and
will hold the Go Be oy ha "inmages as
w rpo on respo r ;
good round bIN recovered from them would have the
effect of aronsing them to a sense of daty. ‘The facts,