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Han Sir William iiloleswortli lived, it is pro- bable that a most beneficial change in the Go- vernment of these Colonies would have taken place. The following tribute to his memory from a periodical devoted to Colonial aﬂliirs, will not prove unacceptable to our readers. We trust it has not only been read, but reflected upon This claim of sovereignty, this right to annul the legislative labors of Colonial Parlia- ments by a dash of the pen, has been the great- est obstacle to improvement that we know of. Were the exercise of this branch of the prero- gative confined to cases where the interests of the parent state and that of the dependent one might clash, it might be borne,thongli the igno- rance which dictated it was self-apparent, but it has,as we know, interposed it in purely loc:il iua.tters, about which those in the Colonial Oiiiee knew nothing, as in the ease of the Bank- ing Bill. An act which \vas a transcript from a Colonial Statute, under wl-.ich a Bank was in full operation, without a word of complaint, is refused the Royal Assent, because it is not con- formable to the tliceretical views ofsoinc under. ling connected with Downing Street, whose opinion manifested a total ignorance of the re- quisites for a transatlantic establishment, and whose arguments were based upon the suppo- sition, that Prince Edward Island was as densely peopled as Middlesex, and capital as abundant as in Lombard-street.

" The news of the death of the Right Hon. Baronet will be received by our fellow subjects in the colonies with feelings of general regret and disappointment. in Sir Wil iam, the colo- nies ha for years recognised one who had zealously advocated their best interests, and one who with enlightenedjudgment,had pointed out a sure and certain path to their progress

d prosperity. They will now regret, that w en called upon by his country to give practi- cal effect to those wise and judicious theories of local self-government which he was the first to propound, .liis tenure of oliice should have been so brief, and should have terminated so fatally. In this country,tlie death of Sir William Moles- worth will be greatly laiucnted by all who feel an interest in our vast colonial possessions,and and who are connected with them by the tics of coinnion and friendly relationship.

The memory of Sir William Molcsworth dc- servcs to be held in grateful reverence by our colonists lor many reasons, but for none more than for the exertions which he made to abolish the absurd and anomalous regulations which existed in the colonies with respect to the pew- ers and functions of local self-government. What could be more prepo.-tcrous, and more injurious to the stability and best inzosts of the colonies, than that system of double govern- ment which was called into requisition for the purpose of giving sanction to measures oflocal _ legislation ! The colonial legislauii-cs may pass, a measure which they deem to be of the utmost; importance. The Governor of the colony, like. every other great man, has his “three r-oiirscs"' open to him : he may signify licr .\la_jesty's as-‘ sent to the bill, or he may in the exercise of; his high function withhold the assent of his, Queen. Either of these courses is intelligible’ and clear: but the third mode ofaction is onc,l the adoption of which entails nothiig but cvi on the coleny—-it is the right of reserving either; the’assent or dissent of the Governor, or prac- ; ticall ' suspending the measure. But this is‘ not all: beyond the Governor of the colony- therc is a still higher authority. that of the Sovereign herself. _'l‘he Governor may, if he

leases, give her MaJesty‘s assent to any inca- sure of local legislature ; but at any time with- in two years after its passing, the assent to the measure may be revoked by the Queen in Coun- cil. As a consequence of this, the greatest un- certainty invariably exists with res ect to the operation of an act of the Colonial egislatui-e, during the who c of this probationary period of two years. Then again, all these measures, which, like r\laliomet's coliin, are suspcnde by the flat of the Governor, between the heaven 0 assent and the -‘ limbo " of disapproval, die a natural death at the expiration of two years from their passing, unless they receive rcvious to that period the life-giving assent of mperial authority. Our colonies are thus subjected, without cause or reason, to the authority of two sovereigns, and the wonder is, how, with such a government, they could have increased in

jects should be drawn.

ject which he had under consideration, to .re-

of the audience. ‘ _ Scotia, made some interesting and highly pmc- ! will be found well worthy of attention. For further

the colonies themselves, and thcother to be re‘- served for imperial consideration. Upon the present occasion, it is not necessary to enter in- to any discussion as to the mode by which the’ distinction between colonial and imperial sub- We hold that the line

of demarcation is one capable of being clearly

laid down, and we doubt not ‘that among the

first of the duties of Sir William Molesworth at

the Colonial-ollioe, was an attempt to settle upon

a satisfactory basis, the relative duties of the

colonies and of the uiotlier-couiitry with respect

to matters of legislation.

Sir William Molesworth, too, was eminently titted by his conciliatory manner, by his ﬁrm- ness of par use, his decision of character, and, above all, ' the pains-taking assirluity with which he constantly sought to make himself fa- miliar with the uiinutest details of every sub-

conclle those local (liifereuces and allay much of that bitterness of feeling which arises from the eonliicting interests of the growing population of some of our colonies, and from the present unsatisfactory position of the land question. The question, too, of transferring to the 'eolo- nies sonie portion of the responsibility of self- defeuce, and the preservation of their interna tranquillity,was one upon which the late Secre- tary of the Colonies felt deep'y, and frequently expressed himself warmly; for he bclicvcd,tb-.it by the adoption of such a course, not on ' might the motlier-country be relieved from heavy and unnecessary burdens, but that in the colonies themselves it would tend to create a more lofty standard of national and ninnly feeling than could exist in a community which owed its defence to other bands. Almost the only act in connection with his administration of the colonies with which the public are aware —that of the appointment of the Honorable Mr llinelrs to the governorship ol Barbudoes,aﬂords evidence of the liberal olicy and good judg- ment of Sir William Mo esworth. The earnest advocate of colonial reform has, however. been arrested in his career, and Providence has not permitted him to be the instrument of carryin out his liberal policy of Colonial Government.’ —Aus!ralian and N. Zcaland Griz. and Cnlonia Chronicle.

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Ix our notice of the police cases this day week, the name ofNieholas Bi-own occurred as being ﬁned for being drunk and disorderly. Nicholas Brown, Esq., Merchant of Kent-street, would wis it to be understood, that he was not the person so convicted, but that it was another person bearing the same name.

(For llusz:ird's Grizcue.)

I"ESTl\'.\L. OF THE ROSCl(!l{U(.‘lANS

This Division held their Annual Festival at New Perth, on Wednesday last the 16th of Ja- nuary. Though the late storms had made the roads very heavy, and raised snow-banks in all directions, at an early hour sleighs arrrived from " all the regions round about,” and at 2 o'clock proceeded towards Georgetown to meet the Brothers of the Dianiond of the Desert Di- vision, to whom they gave precedence, and who accordingly headed the procession with an ap-

ropriate banner.

The festival was celebrated in the new and

It was moved by Arthur Owen, E ., CliIp- of the Rosicrusians, and seconded b r. Msc- , Known, P.

ranoa and the increased facilities that abound‘ or gratifying the vile craving in the number of grog-shops thataro scattered allover the Island. and recommend all friends of temperance-‘and humanity to diacountonanee those drinking cas- toms, which contribute so largel to their sup- port, aud which are the main pillars of intem- PBHHICO. ‘

The Rev. John Knox then addressed the as- sscnibly, and moved the following Resolution, which was seconded by Alexander Robertson,

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Resolved, That we regard this large 'and in- telligent assembly as a substantial inanifesta-- tiun of the grand results of tho temperance principles, and pledge ourselves to augment the number and extend the influence of the Sons of feinperance.

It was then moved by John Arbucklo, 1-}sq., and econded by the liev. John Knox :

Resolved, that a vote of thanks be presented to the Ladies for their generous and cllicient services on this occasion’, and to the Uoininittee of Arrangements, for the ability and wisdom with which they have fulﬁlled their trust, and to which we are indebted for much of the hap- piness we have this evening enjoyed.

After singing the doxology, the meeting so- parated, and the Grand Division held a special session, when six representatives from the Rosicrusi-ins, .Flower of the Forest, and the Alliance Divisions were initiated into the Grand Division.

New Perth, Jan. 19, 1856.

COLONIAL l\iuI..--We had a Colonial mail on Thursday last. but we ﬁnd very little news in the papers. 9 have continued our extracts principally from the English periodicals.

The Sehr. Rival left St. John'sNowiid. bound for this Island, on the (ith inst., with 0 pos- sengers. vessel has been seen in the Gulf, . which is supposed to be her. We learn that produce from the island was selling well, at St. John's, and that some vessels have been sold at remunerating prices

‘ Married, On the l0tli inst., by the Rev. J. Brewster. Mr. John Cook, to Miss Mary Dogherty, third daughter of the lam Mr. Martin Dogherly.

Died,

At Braekloy Point, on Tuesday the 15th inst., Mrs. Sarah I|‘Millan, relict of the late Lnughlan .'tl‘!\lil|an, aged llll years. She was a native ofArgylcsliirc, Scotland, and einigrated to this Island in I806.

On 'l'hiirsdny 27th Dec., after a lingering and pain- ful illness, whicli be here with christian fortitude and submiuioii to the llivino, will Mr. James Hart, of \Vilniol Creek, llcdequs, in the 75th year ofhis ago.

At. St. l:2leanor’s on Monday, the 14th instant, after a long illness, Mr. Allan llowul, Trader.

At Richmond Village, Lot 19, on the 20th instant, alter an illness ofsmne months, Mr. ltabinson, Mason, formerly of'l‘ignisli, aged about 62 years, leaving a wife and two inlunto.

Un Ilie 2lst inst., Mrs. Phoebe Crnbb, of the Princetown Road. ~9 miles) aged 77 years.

spacious dwelling house of lirotlicr Jaiues (Jor-I dois, W. P. ofthe Roseicrncians. who generous-i ly placed it at the disposal of the Division forl the occasion. The building was neatly ﬁtted] up with long tables and seats, and ornamented with a Teuipcrance llaniicr prepared by D. G. W. P. Robertson, of Georgetown. On the top of the building waved at large and beautiful

After singing the usual thanksgiving hymn, upwards of ‘.400 persons sat down to tea, which was served by the young Ladies, assisted by the Brothers of the Division. The cake, tarts, and tea bread. of which there was a great va- riety, were of the very best description.and were highly creditable to the taste and skill of the superintendents.

After tea. on motion of the l‘.-iv. John Knox, John W. Morrison, Esq., G.\\'.l’., was called to the Chair, who, after a neat and appropriate speech, invited the Rev. John Knox, G. Uhap., to open the meeting with praise and prayer, after which the llev. C. I. Burnett, ‘.\ '.A . c- liverod an able and interesting address. in which he dwelt largely upon the evils of intemperance, and made some aninsingallnsions to lire. Ar-5 buckle, who responded with his usual cliarac-5 teristic wit and humor, much to the satisfaction Mr. Archibald, from Nova 5

tical remarks on the art of being happy, and on 1 the folly of grumbling, and illustrated these by I

appropriate anecdotes.

J. W. Robertson, D.G.W.P., then moved the;

l“'°'l’°'"".nd mminued ‘P ‘'0' in "am! followin Resolution which was seconded b] and iinporhnco. The colonists vrill_cvsr rate- _ _' ‘N P “I, d . d fully associate tho name of Sir William olos— ':'."‘:’i'l£ou[:l‘;°:"' E” ’° °' " M °“"°

worth with the qply clﬁheiont remedy which ha]: yet been propose for t iserying grievance.

b .11’ ht ll . Ba t who was the first 3'...‘ . tilg slaiiinand iiiltidlligiblo division bo- twcen oeal an in rial aubyocta of legislation, the one to be it t with to ly

and entirely by

Resolved. That we regard a Probibitory Law

from all intoxicating Liquors as the only effici- ont remedy for this monstrous and delolating v P1

cﬂ'orta till it s

sotvu to the most vi oruus

, and c all become the law of this sland.

At the Lunatic Asylum, on \‘Vednesilay the 23d iristant, Edwiirrl i\l‘Cnnn, a native of Armagh, Ire- land, aged 0'6 years.

Charlottetown Markets, Jan. 23. Bcel',(sinall)lb. ~lda7d 'l‘urkeys.each,3s6n7stid

Do. by quarter, 4d a Gd 1 Geese, 2s a 39 ‘ark, 3._ld u 5.jd lluclrs, ls 3d a lo (id Do. (small), (id a 7d ' d a is Hutton, -Id a 7d : Partridges, 7d a 9d Lrirnli, per lb. 3id a 5d Eggs dozen, llda ls

liuller (fresh), l6dzi l8d Outs, bush. 24 6d I 29 7d do. by tub is thin ls -id 7 llarlr-y, 4s 6d a 5s 6d

Tallow, lid a Is ld l Potatoes, ‘ 2s (id a 2s 9d Lard, lld n is ‘ 'l'urnips, 3s a is 6d l-‘Iour. 31d a Ad I Homespun yd., 3s tida 5s Pearl lliirlcy, 3d ay, ton, 55s in 70s Oatmeal, 2d a 2ld r Straw, cwt., no la 9d

Dwelling House and Land FOR SAL . V Ill’. l)w:r.i.INa lfous: belonging to Mr. 'l‘hos. Keouglinn, and now occupied by Mr. Edward Poor, l’ensioner,ndjuccnt to the hovcrnnient Pond and adjoining the proinises of Mr. John Cavnnagh, Pen- sioner. The above Freehold Property having a sub- auintiiil HOUSE, 15 u 21 feet, and recently built,

particulars inquire of tho owner, next door. THOMAS KEOUGHAN. Jan 25, I856.

Notice, I\ once. I Ill’. subscriber being ahoutto close his present busi. ness. requires all persons indebted to him by Prmiiissory Note, Book Account, or otherIvina,to malts iiiimr.-aliate settlement; and all persons to whom he is indebted, will please furnish their Accounts for ad- jusunuit. THOMAS W. DODD. Ch. Town, Jan. II, 1880.

W.P.-of the Diamond of no Desert‘; —' ‘ Resovled, thatwe deplore the evils ofintdmi

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schooner for Sale HE Subscriber olfcra for Sale the HULL and SPARS of his Schooner, now huildingat Wood Island, and to be launched early in April. The Ibovo‘ mentioned vessel is 67 foot keel; 3| foot beam, and. 83 depth of hold; frame of hardwood and jIllJlpOl’,,_ and planlred completely with hardwood. F or further particulars apply to the builder, by letter. pnslpaid. DONALD TAYLOR, W. Island.‘ January 24, I856.

GRAIN SHOW.

ill‘) Annual Show of Grain underthedireclion of the Committee of the Royal Agricul tural Society, will be held in the ’l‘emper:inca Hall, Charlottetown. on \‘Vednesday the 5th Mu-ch, 1856, when the following premiums will be awarded. _ Immediately after the Grain Show, the Annugl General Meeting of the Society will be held, at which the iteport anal an Abstract ofthe Accounts for the present year will be read. rasiuiuiis:

For the best Wlieat, £1 10 ‘l ad 0 I 0 _ “ hesl'l'wa-rowed Barley, I I0 " 2vl do 1 0 “ best Four-rowerl Barley, 1 I0 ' ‘- ll do do 1 '0 " “ heal Black Oats. 1 I0 ' “ 9 do 0. , | 0 . “ best sample Red Clover Seed, not __ ,

less than 50 bs., . , 1 l0 ‘._ “ .. 0 do -1 ‘_0;l ,

irr-: nous. ’ ‘_ ,. 'l‘he Grain and Clover Soul to be the ‘growth of ‘ this island, in the year 1855. ' ‘ Each sack of Grain must contain not less -than three bushels.

No prim will be awarded without competition

uf3 samples each, of first and second quality. ‘ , Competitors must be members of the Society, ‘ The Prize Grain will be set up and sold for the

beneﬁt or the lixliihitors immediately ‘ariei-‘tho

decision of the Judges. ' By Ord

Committee Room.

. A. Society. ; , January 20th, 1856. .

Easter Show F FAT C.~\'l‘Tl.l-2, SHEEP, am, will be held on ilie Market Square. Charlottetown, on Wednesday the 19th March, 1866.

PREM First Class, Fat Ox of any age:

For the best Pal Ox of any age, 0 " 9 do 0 2 0 Second Class, Fat Ox, calved since Jan. I, ’53 : at price, £3 0 0 2 0 * Third Class, best fat Cow or Hanna :~ - lst prize, £9 0 _ 0 1 0 ' Pen of 3 fat WITHIRS: ‘ in prize. £1 i0 2 a 1 .. . Pen of 3 fat Ewirs: _., lst rise. 3 2d lilo _. 5 1: :_ Beat Carcass of Point ; . lat prise, ’ £1 0 2d do 0 I

.3, Order, - ' - W. W. IRVING, 8co'y. Com. Room, Jan. 9, I850.

er. .- ~ w W’. W. IRVING, Sec’y :.