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.