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[t affurded Her Majesty creat satiefac- tien to receive the expressions of that jayaity and attachment to the British Crown, which she trusts is generally felt by her Canadian subjects.

“With regard to the “ Address of the people of Cazada,” in favour of severing the Province from the British dominions for the purpose of annexation to the United States, which forms the subject of these addresses and your despatches, I lkave to inform you that her Majesty ap- proves of your having dismissed from her gervice those who have signed the docu- ment, whieh. is scarcely short of treason- able in its character.

Her Majesty confidently relies upon the loyalty of the great majority of her Canad- ian subjecta, and she has therefore deter- mined to exert all the authority that belongs to her, for the purpose of main- taining the connection of Canada with this government, being persuaded that the permanence of that connection is high- ly advantageous to both countries.

Your Lordship will therefore under- stand that you are commanded by her Majesty to resist, to the uttermost of your power, any attempt which may be made to bring about the seperation of Canada from the British dominions; and to mark in the strongest manner her Majesty’s displeasnre with all those who may directly or indirectly encourage such a design.

And if any attempt of this kind should take such a form that those who are

guilty of it may, (according to such}

advice as you may receive from your legal! counsel) be made responsible for their conduct ina Court of Justice, you will not fail totake the neeessary measures for bringing them to an account.

Iam, &c. GREY.

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(fr It is rumoured that a difficulty has arisen between Lord Elgin and the Cabinet—but Quebec dates of the 18th inst. are silent on the subject.

Fings.—On Tuesday, 5th inst., & dwelling house at St. Stephens, 'N. B., occupied by three or four families, was

entirely consumed by fire; and sad to.

relate, an old lady named Mrs. George, was burnt to death. ‘The fire originated in her apartment, from what cause is not Known.

On the same night, two buildings were burned at hilsworth (Me.) in one of which ihe town records were destroyed.

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Che Examiner.

SATURDAY, FRBRUARY 23, 1850.

“THE EXAMINER,” TO BE PUBLISHED SEMI-WEKKLY.

Tz want of a cheap Political Newspaper in this Island was never perhaps so much felt as it isat the present time. The eyes of the country are turned to the new

House of Assembly—much is expected from it—much more, perhaps, than it will be able to accomplish. What it may do, what it can do, ought to be the object of a public Journalist to explain; and it is # matter of great importance that such explanation should be given as speedily #8 possible, and in such a way as to com. mand the widest ¢irculation. ‘T’o attain this end, we have determined on issuing Tan Examiner twice in each week in- stead of once, and selling it insingle num- bers for one penny, so that those who cannot afford to pay for a year’s subscrip- tion, may have the benefit of its informa- tion, whenever their convenience suits, at the lowest possible charge. Ina Semi- Weekly issue the Editor wil! be better enabled to keep public attention constantly directed towards such measures as he may ‘deem proper for the consideration of the new House; and when the Session com- snence, to give such a sketch of its pro- ceedings, without encumbering his co- lumus with long debates, that require to be given piecemeal, as will fullp satisfy public curiosity.

: Our Patrons will be gainers to a.con- siderable extent by this arrangement, as each number—publislied on Wednesdays autd Saturdays—wil] contaia nearly asi

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inuch reading matter as the weekly sheet we have lately issued,—the advertizing space being limited,—while the yearly subscription (Ten Shillings) will be the same. We feel assured of being able to mske each number of Tne Examiner more original and racy than either of the weekly political Newspapers in Char- lottetown, and atless cost. In this design we confidently hope for prompt encourage- ment frem the public.

Tne Islander made a clumay attempt on riday the 15th instant to administer consolation to its party, by endeavouring to shew that there were not so many votes polled in ixing’s and Queen’s Counties, at the late Election, as there were at pre- ceeding ones; and that this circumstance is attributable to the “apathy of the peo- ple,” and to the ‘means used to arouse them from their state of inertness,” “ al- most exclusively by the party styling themselves ‘the Liberals’,” “ while on the opposite side of Politics,” the Islander oberves, “for some reason which we are at a loss to explain, there appeared to ex- ist the most supine indifference about the result of the Election.”

The Islander. is wrong in its facts, its figures, and its conclusions. The second and.third Districts of King’s County, and the first and second Districts of Queen’s County, are the instances adduced. In 1346 (according to the Islander) 408 votes were polled in the second District of King’s County, and in 1850, 375 ; being only 33 less than in 1846. To account for this falling off we may remind the public, that at the head of St. Peter's Bay every voter was sworn at the late Hiection —a scheme resorted to by some of the unsuccessful Candidates to deprive many of the Electors of their franchise, and that in consequence very nearly one hundred persons were incuced to leave the Hus- tings unpolled; while in 1846 very few voters were sworn to their qualifications. There was no “apathy” on the part of the lectors at the late Election in this Dis- trict; quite the reverse: we never saw gv great an anxiety to vote ;—and that nearly every Elector 1m the District was person- ally canvassed before the Election by the opposing party, is a fact that proves the absence of “supine indifference” on their side.

Now, take the third District of King’s County. We give the Jslandér's figures. 506 votes were polled in 1846, and 560 in 1850, thus shewing that far greater acti- vity was manifested by the people of the third District in 1850 than in 1846, and proving the very reverse of the Islander’s proposition.

We can refute the charge of “ inert- ness” on the part of the people in-the firat District. of Queen’s County, and of “su- pine indifference” on. that of the Tory party, with much greater ease. In 1847, when almost every shop-keeperand every official in Charlottetown canvassed this District for Mr. James M-Callum and against Mr. Coles—when bribes, and threats, and falsehoods, were unsparingly employed to turn the Electors against the latter gentleman--when every stratagem, foul and despicable, was put in practice by the Tory party—in that very year of 1847, S49 votes were polled in the second District ; while in 1850 there were 918 votes! Js there any sign of “apathy” in this fact? As for the “ supine indiffer- ence” of the Anti-Liberals, regarding this Election, we look for it in vain. Every effort was made to secure the return of: the Compact Candidates. Mr. Maclean, declining the contest in the first’ instance, at length came forward at the request of parties in Charlottetown. He had the

powerful support of the Provincial Secre- tary, and of every friend of the Compact: from the. Provincial Secretary to the

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door-keeper of the Councils. In the second District of Queen’s County it was impossible for the Compact party to use greater exertions than they did against Messrs. Mooney and M'‘Neill. We could print a list of names that would fill a column, to shew how “ those on the oppo- site side of politics” laboured to acquit themselves of * supine indifference” re- garding the result of this Election. Ma- gistrates, merchants, officers of Govern- ment—including the Queen’s Printer, who was out of breath for a fortnight in travelling and making speeches--eclipsed every body else in their laudable efforts to arouse the people from their “inert- ness.” The “people” were, however, a little foo active for these gentry. We sincerely believe that if they had taken less pains to prevent the returns of the popular Candidates, their friends would have stood a much better chance of their Election. Country people are shockingly suspicious of Charlottetown influence, and they are not suspicious without good No man can have a better re- commendation to the favour of a country constituency than the united opposition of the Charlottetown Tories. We will always pray for such opposition.

cause,

We regret we cannot estimate the pre- cise amount of patience fur which some of our political adversaries are disposed to give us credit. It cannot, however, ‘be inconsiderable, if we may judge by the reception Tux Examiner. occasion- ally meets amongst them. For more than six years we have been the theme of their invective —the object of their de ad- liest hatred —all the phials of their wrath have been poured upon our head—filled and poured again,—ne persecution could be too severe for us—ns calumny too base | —no billingsgate too opprobious. It has veen pertectly allowable aac just for the. writers of the Islander to invent and pub- lish, to our prejudice, the most stupid and bare-faced falsehoods—no imputation was too foul for éhat Journal to fasten upon us, if it could; but if we have the hardihood to print, now and then, truths that are un- palatable to its patrons, such an out-cry, such a hullabaloo is raised about our ears, that one might think hanging, drawing and quartering would be too mild a punishment for our temerity. Itis a great coneolation to ourselves, that we have too stubborn a disposition to be over-awed by the fancied mightiness of these gentry, and that we can print and publish what we like, their worst displeasure to the contrary notwith- standing.

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To CornresPONDENtTs.— The verges of

A. L. E., in reply to the Jslander’s would- be witty comments onthe late Procession —have been received by us, and (as-we are told in the postscript, that they come “from the pen of a true Liberal”) we eup- pose we are bound to print them as soon as we have a corner to spare, though we must confess they are unillumined by a spark of the vista poelica. Bad as they

‘are, however, they are too good for the

subject. It would be acrime against the majesty of Apollo to waste good poetry on such a dull, heavy, clayey, matter-of- fact, unpoetical subject as “John Ings :” besides he can’t perceive the difference between good poetry and bad. “Vashni”—though he can’t be much admired for his sentiments, however ie may be for his versification—will also be

heard in due time. s

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In Wednesday’s “Examiner” we wil! print a correct list of the prices current in the Charlottetown Market.

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MARRIED,

At Georgetown onthe 10th ult., by W. B. Aitken, Esq., J. P., Mr. Benjamin Suckle, to Miss Margaret Forbes, both et Montague River, Lot 59.

At Georgetown, on the 7th inet., by W. B. Aitken, Esq., 3. P., Mr. Jolin Mitche)! Collings, to Miss Catherine M:'Kinuon. both of Lot 61.

At Rose Hill, Lot 16,0n Wednesday the 13th inst.,.by the Rev. Robert 8. Pai- terson, Mr. John Creig, of Bedeque. to Eliza, fourth daughter of the Jate John Ramsay, Esq., of Rose Hill.

At East Point, on Wednesday the 23d inst., by James M‘Donald, Esq., J. P.. Mr. Duncan M‘Laren, of Cable Head, to Miss Mary M‘Donald, ninth daughter of Mr. Donald M‘Dona!ld, of West River. Lot 47.

DUED.

At Mansfield, Lot 16, on the 10th inst., in the 74th year of his age, the Rev. William Macgregor, late Pastor of the Presbyterian congregation of Richmond Bay.

On Sunday evening last, after an il!ness of 10 days, Cuthbert Collingwood.weldest son of Horatio N. Hope, Keq., of St. Elea- nor’s, aged 14 years.

At Tracadie, on the 7th inst., after a short illness, Isabella, wife of Mr. John Lawson, aged 45 years, leaving three small children to lament the loss of a loving and indulgent mother.

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To the Members of the Ciline of Assembly of P. KE. island.

GENTLEMEN’;

SOLICIT your suffrages for the Office of Speaker. [ trust that my education and experience in Public Business qua!lifv me to be a claimant, and should { obtain that ho-

The latest phrenzy of our opponents has been aroused by the publication of | “ An Elector’s” Letter ins Tae, Examiner of the Ilth instant. We cannot repeat all the hard names-it has brought upon us, nor reply to all the abuse with which we have been honoured in return for it. | We do not pretend to identify ourselves | with all the opinions of our correspon- | dents, nor do we deem it our duty to jus- tify, in the Paper, all their allegations. | If the allegations of “ An Elector” be, as | is asserted, libellous, let an action be brought, and he or somebody else will, no doubt, be prepared to defendthem. If the Letter be unsavoury, we have a shrewd suspicion the defence would be much more so. Before, however, any further action be taken on the subject of the Letter under consideration, we may observe, that we think we have hitherto | exercised the freedom of the Press with very great caution and consideration to- | wards some of those who now complain the most loudly egainst us ; and if we be driven to extremities we wi!] not promise that forbearance shall be the most conspi- | cuous characteristic, of avy future con-|

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norable offige, [ hope that my condyet therein will neither occasion regret to my supporters nor reflect dishonor’on the House:

Should the interest of the Liberal Cause ini- peratively require it, 1 will withdraw my pre- tensions ; but nothing else shall induce me t retire from a competition, which | am deter- mined shall be open, and which | trust will be honorably conducted. So let the epreseita- tives of the People determine to wiom most honor, as a popular man, is due.

am, Gentlemen, Your most obedient servant. ALEXANLER RAE Lot J8, Feb. 22, 1850.

Barque Prince Edward. HE above well-known ‘T'rader com- manded by James Cuamerns, wil! leave London, direct fur Cnarlottetown. 25th March. For Freight or Passage apply to Messrs. C. Stainpanx & Son,

| 147, Leadenhall Street, London.

BENJAMIN DAVIES, Charlottetown, Feb. 16, 1850. in.

Positive and Final Notice. T’ is imperatively necessary that all debts.due and owing to tie Subseriber shall be paid to hin on or before the IDth day of February next ensuing, either in Cash or Produce. <All amounts whici:

; may be standing azainst any and al} indi-

viduals after the above named time, wil! positively and without fail be indiserjusi- nately sued for.

ON CONSIGNMENT ~a few Barrels Canso Herring.

KENNETH] MK RNZLEL

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