as Serta Selections. THE ABYSSINIAN EXPEDITION. Cnc ee TES COCN RY AND Tith INHABITANTS! Abyssinia is acountry of Noviheastern Africa, bounded on the uorth by the Rod Seay cu He cant by the Arabian Gaull aud a region inhubitod by save! nage tribes; ou the sonth by the Gailn coustry; and and op the west by Nubia and Seanar, ‘ble A woestain wall euircunds it Ki has eveu beeu supppesed that the wed broad forcats, hike aw cliff, Lad Sea once covered the spacey beiween the eaal-| ern barrier apd the present shore; turn geeat part ‘bit resembles, indte deep chasis, sund flats, aud f ig thal birreoass, the bed of the ocean, Tue of ths highlucds is uot parailel to the wargia of the sea, when it approaches oninie at Massowah—-a littl: worth-west of the ceuire of the sea coast—than visewhere, Tho cli- raule wf the talo-laod is generally healthy ; the heat nesriy never falling beluw $0 deg., nur rising above 85) The suilie rich and tertile iu grain and cattle. dog. The precious metalse—gold, sileer, aud ¢opper—have| the mouwtaig raugee faciug the sua-coast, are rude: ly worked. The population of the country is suid to be hua! snillions, aud is divided iatu several tug iu iuvtellizence, habits, aud color, Some are copper-colored with straight hair, sume quite black, aud others fairer, with woolly hair, ‘Tie northern tribes—Amharas, or Abyssiuinus proper—are the most noticeable, The Governiaent of these, which also nomivaliy extends over the rest of the tribes, is the moat absolute of mozarchies. Goudar, a town just north-east of lake Tzana, coutainiug about 50,- 000 souls is the capital. Aceording to the reports of the late British Cousul, Plowdea, the character and institutions of the Amharas are very paculiar, Thoy call chomselves Christians, beiag poorly in- structed by ignorant priests who profess the religion of the Greek Church. ‘They are zoalous observers of fast days, which, in the aggregate, make up about | one-third of the year, and are devoutly subservient to their religious meators. Their revereuce for the Aboona, or head of the Abyasiviau Church, is re- ported to by so yubounded that his habitation, and even the town in which he lives, has always beon an inviolable sanctuary for tho greatest crimi- nal, KING THEODORE. To 1855, after sundry wars with hostile tribes, the present Kiug was huiled by the whole people of Abyssinia as the Emperor Theodore, and was crowned under that title by the Bishop of Salarna. Theodore is described as aman of 40 years of age, of average stature, of imposing carriage, and) ot wa irregular but impressive physiognomy, = Jook is sharp aud piercing. The changes and rever- ses of his fortunes in war, in which he was seldem enccessful, have, it is suid, effected a corddottion| chauge iu the Emperor's character, Originally frauk, goneroua, aud chivalrous, le has become de- baucbed and treacherous, Jt appeurs he bas a great dislike for foreiguers, We are told that Eue vopeans never fared too well in Theodore’s domi- nions, nor did emissaries from Egyptto Asia. Du- ring the height of the preparations made for the in- vasion of Exypt, the Coptic Patriarch, David, was went by the Viceroy of Nygypt tothe Kinperor to el- fect a compromise, ‘The latter imprisoucd the Pa- triarch three days, then let him out, begged his par- doo, and told him to take himself as fast as he could. The Viceroy atterwards despatched the Bey Abd-ul-Rahman with some nunicrous presenis and revewed proposuls, The Bey was kept three years ju Abyssivia, moat of the time in prison and chained. Ou his way home, afier the close of this interesting episodo, he was robbed naked. On ano- ther occassiou the Naib of Argabo paid Theodore a visit, wilh presents, at Theodure’s request. He was imprisoned for torty-five days upou some paliry in'e- rior is an elevated table Inuc, studded will wountaing und rocky piinacles, between whiv!, le feiiile valleys! tribes, diller-) as oe oe ee me Massowah, on the sea-coast, and forward the sub- joined eatraordiuary letter at once by special mes: ‘seugers to the Eaglish Queen :— “Tuthe name of the Father, of the Sov, and of the oly Ghost, one God iu Trinity. chosen by God, Hing ot Kings, Theodore of Ethiopia, to her Ma- jesty Vietoria, Queen of England, I hope your Muajosty is in good health, By the power of God, J jata weil, My fathers the Kaunperors have forgotten ur Croator. Tle handed over their kingdom to the Gallus aud Turks. But God created me, lifted me ioutot the dust, and restored this empire to my rule. He enlowed me with power, aud evabled me to stand in the place of my fathers. By his power I idvove away the Gallas. But tor the Turks, 1 have jtutithem to leave the land of my ancestors.—They refuse. Tuoi uow going to wrestle withthem, Mr. tinu Queeu, who loves all Christians. Wheo they «sid io ae this,’ We ave able to make you known |thea in those times | wes very glad, leoodew il. itriends, newer of Gel, your friendship. |ditfleulty. | jnud preseuts of friendship. By the power of God 1 jwas very glad heariug ef vour welfare, and beiug as- I Lave received your presents, sured of your amity, aud thauk you much, I fear that if 1 sond ambassadors with presents of jamity by Consul Cameron, they nay be arrested by the ‘Turks, Aud uow I wish that you may arrange for the enle passage of my ambassadors everywhere on the road. (Capt. Cameron had been previously author- ized to bring his ambassador to Eugland,) I wish to have an answer to this letter by Consul Cameron, and that he may conduct my embassy to England. See how the Islam oppresses the Chrie- tian,” Ou his way from the Emperor's eamp to Masso- wah with this epistle, Mr. Cameron fell into the hands of a Tigre chief, and several weeks intervened before he could proeged on his journey. The letter finally reached London about the middle of February Secretaries for cightcen moaths. In the meantime Mr. Cameron appears to have siogularly misinter- his instructions, coutained in Earl Russell's memo-! randum, dated February 2. 1861 :— * The principles on which you sheuld act sre—| abstinence from auy course of proceeding by which a prefereuce for either party should be imputablo to you; abstinence from all intrigues to set up an ex- clusive British fluence in Abyssinia; and lastly, the promotion of amicable arrangements between! the rival candidates for power * * * @ @ @ It will be your duty closely to watch any proceed- ings which may tend to alter the state of possession either on the sea-cost or in the juterior of the coun- ry. It is related that the new consul proceeded, on the strength of this, into the iaterior again, and active- ly endeavored to bring about a reconciliation be- tween the Emperor and certain rebellious chiefs. Failing in this attompt, he is said to have impru- dently denounced the Emperor as a murderer, aud to have paid, onhis own responsibility, a visit to Theodore’s enemies, the Turks. ‘+ Ip fact, he in- terposed in dangerous broils’ and provoked the alarm and jealousy of the Emperor.” The latter became, moreover, very mach incensed at not receiv-| ing a reply to his message to Queen Victoria,| Europeans, the English particularly, got to be abso-| lutely hateful in his eyes. Even the missionaries, | fearing the cousequences, prepared to leave. The) Rev. Mr. S:ern, beuud for the coast with two or| Viowden, aud my Inte vrand chamberlaiu, the Enug- a ee ‘Nigh Bell, used to tell me iat there is a great Chris- ‘ td to her, and to establish {riendship between you,’ T gave them jmy love, thinking that I had found your Majesty's All nen are subject to death, and my enemies, thinking to injure me, killed these my Bat by the power of God I have extermi- jnated those enemies, not leaving one alire, though 4 ; * E Ti "Ou : a * 1 . neen diacovered, Some coal mines near the feet Of hey were of my own tumily, that I may get, by the 1 was prevented by the Turks occupying the sea least from sending you ean embassy when I wasin Cousul Cameron arrived with a letter preted the meaning of the following passage from chase money to be paid down °" the hay Bafore™? I with interest from day of sale in “fee! nd the public generally, that he is still to be found ai _THE HERALD, WEDNESDAY, DEC. 18, 1867. NEW GOODS! S mmmmmeneaailll ‘The Subscriber respectfully infornis his friends and the pub- lie that he has, by late various aisivals from Britwin, Canada, aud the United States. completed his Importations for the Season COMPRISING A VERY Genoral Assortment of Goods! which he offers for sale at his cotabliehment, “THE QUEEN STREET WAR EHOUSE, LHe aseures those who may favor him by a call, his stock has been purchased with @ most careful regard to the soundness of the articlye offercd for sale, TERMS CASEI. No abatements in price, but a considerable discount will be, allowed on the purchase of a parcel, Parties buying on these terms, at this establishment, will not only effect the advantage of obtaining the same at the lowest rate, but alse in- sure to themaclves good sound articles. BENJAMIN DAVIES. Queen Street Warehouse, } din Ch'town, Nov 8, 1867. DAWSON’S ESTATE. Suburban Residence tor Sale. TIME Subscribers will sell by Public Auction, im front, of the Colonial Building, on FRIDAY, the 20th, dav of DECEMBER next, at 12 o'clock noon, that; beautiful COLTAGE, with two acres of ground atiach-| ed, sittunted in the, Common of Charlottetown, about fifteen minutes’ walk from tbe city, lately oceupied by W. B. DAWSON, and known as ihe * MODEL COT- TAGE.” i This property is eligibly situated in the most elevat od and healthy position in the suburbs of Charlottetown- nearly opposite the residence of the Hen. Jupan, Perers, commands a splendid view of the City and its environs. : The Cottage itself is tastefully and elegantly finished, | with an especial eye to comfort, and prescnts a very attractive aud handrome appearance, ‘The other build- ings on the premises, consisting of a Stable and Coach. house, Icchouse, Milkhouse, and Coalhouse, are com- wodious, well-arranged, and thoroughly finished. The grounds attacked; which embrace a large GAR} DEN, are in a good state of enitivation, are planted | with choice and ornamental Trees, and intersected! jwith broad gravelled walks; and the whole property . surrounded by a handsome and substantial Fence, There ie also connected with thy Kitchep of the Cot-| 1863, and was leit unavswered by her Mujesty's|j,o0e large BRICK TANK, with Filterer ang Force} Pump. | The Terms of Sale will Le: 25 per cent. of the pure, i, per cent. ‘ months, and the balance, with interest from the Cay of sulo, in Twelue months; tho two last instalments to be) secured by a mortgage on the property: An indisputable tide will be given to the Parebaser. Further particulars respecting title, possession, ean be obtained, on reference to the conditions of eale,| at the Office of Messrs. ALLEY & DA‘ 15S, Solicitors Charlottetown, or to the undersigned, THOMAS DAWSON, RICHARD HEARTZ, THOMAS ALLEY. C karicticiown, Nov.20,1867. carr... STELLA COLAS Riminelsa Siella Colas Bouquet dedicated by permission to this talented Artist. lexandra, Guarda,: Fracebene, Princess of Wales, Rimmel’s, Jockey Club, Wood Violet, Mitictleur, Essence Bouquet, Patchouly, Violet. West End New Mown Ilay, Loves Myrtle. he Bard of Avon's Perfume, in a neat Rox ; Sydenham [au de Cologue, Treble Lavender Water, Extract of Lavendet Flowers, Verbena Water, Tercentenary Sachet, Perfumedr| ete,,/and is prepared to make up all kinds of garments en- Liily of the Valley | ro sing Maing St. --- st A FINE CHANCE FOR SPECULATORS ENTERPRISING MEN! TYVHE undersigned has heen instructed by the Owners to offer for SALE ox to RENT several valuable FRERSOLD and LEASKMOLD PROPERTIES and FARMS in Beraer aud other parts of the Island in good cultivation well wooded and po ssessing other advantages; and for which good and valid u tes and inmediate possession oan be ven. 4 Also four LOTS being the residue ef thirteen Building Lots (e other nine having been eold the present Season) wm that most advantageous mercantile situation known as SUMMER ILL" adjoining MONTAGUE BRIDGE, tea miles from Georgetown where close to 150000 bushels of Produce #re annually shipped and nearly all paid or im Cash Americans and other speculatorspurehase here and ship for Great Britain the United States Ke, A number of Stores, Wharfs, a Meeting House Post Office, and Temperance Society have been established for some time; with many Grist and saw and Cloth Mills in the vicinity; where any quentity of all kinds lumber ean be had in trade et low rates, SUMMEa Wins is the only freehold Property for sale in the place which renders it most desirable forthe above class of artizans now so much wanted in this rising town, A STORE and DWELLING on it vapable of holding 16000 bushels produce with a double Wharf and site fer « Lime Kiln, will be sola or ica on ble terms. Plans, particulars or any other information can be obtained by calling at the office of Messrs. Bart & Sem, Land Surveyors, Charlottetown. Reference can also be bad from W, Sanpunson, F, P, Nontox, Tnos, ANNEaR Georgetown ; Jas. Bropunicx, Campbelton, Lot 4; FP. W. Huaiues, Braminer Utlice, Charlottetown, and te ke subscriber at Orwell, who isalso Agent for the sale of Mamny’s Mowing Machine, the celebrated Yarmouth COOKING, STOVE, and also for the Fulling Mills of Messrs. Bourkg, Mill View, the Honble. Jas. McLanex, New Perth, Fustay W. McDonatp, Pinette; where CLOTH is received and returned with des patel, RICHARD J. CLARKX. “THE CHEAPEST “AND 8 (FEST DOCTOR. Holloway’s Pills. § ype great houshold Medicine ranks among the leading necessaries of lite, It is well kuowm to the werld that it cures many complaints other remedics cannot reach, the act is as weil established as that the sun lights the world, Disorders of the Liver and Stomach.. Most person» will, at some period of their lives, eutter from indigestion, derangement of the liver, stomach or bowels, which if not quickly removed, frequenty settle into a dan- ‘gerous illness, It is well known in India, and ether tropi- ON HAND, A noat assortment of Tinware, val climates. that Holloway’s Pilly are the only remedy that jean be relied on in such casea, Alinost every soldier abroad Kitchen Utensils, &c. &c. ‘carries a box of thom in h's kiapiack. In Mngland most including the patent Box Ton Corres Pot, which re- : < ceived the Gold Medal Prize, at the Paris Exposition PtTons know on ho Pills wii cure thm whenever the of 1867, Also, BON TON LANTERNS, which will, or, stomach or bowels are out of order, and that they surpass everything in the AMfarset, and suilable for eithur|""*4 no phreivian, ; Varm use or on board Vessels. | Weakness and Debility. - ariety 4 ie sioc i ld che ‘6 i : 4 f 0 those orig variety of other Siock. will be seld cheap for Pills, &6 they sarnediately purify the blood, and acting upon Mr, HERMANS Is Agent for SAWYER'S CRYSTALIty sourc sevens entertag inte womanhood win nae BLUE. a new, econowical and superior article ased in|nuiit cf the functions, sad to mothers at the turn of hte washing, whereby a saving of fifty per cent is guaran-|there cills will be most efficacious in correcting the tide pe teed, and for which he beys to solicit the patronage of lite that may be on the turn. Young and elderly men sui- Laundry Maids, &e, ve jferin a similar miaucer atthe same periods, when there is Ch'town, July 24, 1867. jwlwaye danger; they should therefore undergo a course of * inne oar lis purifying medicine, which insures lasting aealsh, JOHN BELL, Disorders of Childen. MANUFACTURER OF CLOTUING Tf these Ville be used according tw the printed direction aud the iutmout vubbed over the region of the kidneys, as N allics branches, thankful to his Friends and Patrous for past favors, beys leave to inform them _Orwell Store, Aug. 10,1864, 000 A, HERMANS, GUNSMIT FE, BELL-HANGER AND TIN-SMITH. JEGS so joform his friends, and the public generally, I that he has again commenced Busines on Dorches- ter Street, nexi door to the Reading Roow buiiding, where he is prepared to execute all ordere in his line with neataess aad despatch, leant once a day as salt is forced into meat, it will penetrat jthe hidneys aud correct any derangement of their organsi Should the affliction be stoue or gravel, then the Uintinent jshould be rubbed into the neck of the blacder, anda few days will convinve tue sulfever that the eflect of these twe re medies is astonishing, Disordes of tho Stomach , : | Are the sources of the deadliest maladies, aineir effect Le trusted to him in the latest style amd improvenwut of to vitiate ail the fluids of the body, and to seud @ poisoned fashion. |stream through all the chaunels of circulation. Now what jis the operation of the Pills? They cleanse the bowels, re- eo” Entrance at side Door. igulate the liver, bring the relaxed or irritated stomach inte Gusan Aipest. duis th 100s. jnatwal condition, aad acting through the secretive orgune ‘ aL eneeenenentnnnimnianininiinegreommniivanem ‘UPON the bivod itll, change the state of the aystun trom sekness to health, ly exereisiag a simultumeous and whole- jaumie edvet upon all ite parts and functions Complaints of Femazes. _ The functional uvegutariues peculiar to thy weaker sex are _ «variably cormected without pain or iaconveniense by the UNDER ROYVAL PATRONAG? use of Holloway's Pills. They are the satest aad surest me- ae jdicine for all diseases incidental to females of all ages, Al THE 7 ODD 67 AwD, Queen Sitrect, Terma Cash. Bilious Afiections, at r rex y so. 09 j i ae 4 ‘ W AV 1D R LY HOUSE, _ AM young clilidven should have administered to them, from eFOMM, IN: * tine to time, a few doses of these Pills, which will purify jthetr blood, and enable them to pass sately through the dil- jferent disorders incidental to children, such as iaeasles, hoop~ ing-cough, cowpock, and other infantile discases. These Piste lare so burmless in their nature a» nut to injure the most dea. jwate constitution, and are therctore more peculiarly adapted —s TAIS HOUSE HAS BEEN PATRONIZED BY HW. B. H. THE PRINCE OF WALES. A. R. H. PRINCE ALFRED. Percentenary Souvenir, Shakespear Golden Scented Locken| By ali the British American Governors, and by the Eng. ** °O7F** tive of the humors adecting than, s