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Communication with the Mainland |

To the Ed

Sirn,—After a

itor of the Examiner.

examination of | routes between this Island and the Main- land, by means of ‘*‘ Walker and Miles” Atlas, and Mr. McLeod's Report in Ses sioral papers, vol. 12, 1879, I have come to the conclusion General Govern ment, save by tunnelling the Straits, can do littls more to accomplish the object of continusus communication, by steam or otherwise, with the railway system of the Dominion, chan by following and maintaio- ing the route via Capes Traverse and Tor- meatine for snwmer and winter, with the addi‘iow of a summer r ute from Charlotte- town to Pictou, or else to Cape John, or Pugwash, tapping the [ntercolonial Rail. way, for the second at Glengarry Station, and for the third, either at ‘* Thompson’ or ‘* Greenville.” The second (Cape John) I conceive, would require a railway con- nection of about thirty miles, and the third (Puzwash) of from sixteen to twenty. The ‘*Tormentine,” combined with one or other of the last indicated, would, I think, after matured consideration, (founded upen the means within my reach, added to a careful sifting of the reasons, pro and con,advanced by several speakers, at the meeting held in the Market Hall, on the 27th ult., and wy own knowledge of the geography of our own Island and of the adjoining Provinces), be the best that the natnral contour of the Provinces warrant. All true Provincials would naturally wish to see the three chief county towns or cities of this Island in con- nectiou, more orless, with the main land, as at present, during the winter and sum- mer months; but this I fear, since looking into the matter carefully, cannot in any way be brought within the strict terms of the Act of Union, and must, therefore, be left tothe achievement of private enter- aided, it is to be hoped, by Dominion Government subsidies. If a question of law upon this point exists, constitutional lawyers must, of course, settle it. From what has taken place in the past in that Province, any unprejudiced mind must say that a mixed mail and passenger route, under the control of the Dominion Gevern- ment and a private company is the reverse of satisfactory to the general public. A reason among many is, that one or other of the parties lays the blame of non-connection or delay, between their various modes of transport upon the other, consequently, the suffering public have no chance of redrese save at great trouble and expense. A route under the complete control of either one or other, would be diiferent in this respect ; for, as a matter of course, | those in charge of it would be more easily compelled to do the pub- lice bidding. Of one thing no doubt can exist that in the interests of our Prov- ince, it behoves all property-holders and tax-payers, to whatsoever political party they may claim allegiance, to take up the question of ‘‘ continuous steam commnuni- cation with the Mainland, winter and sum- mer,” and, after due consideration, deter- mine to what extent it will be wise to leave so important a question to the absolute discretion of*those who, under the Act of Union, constitute the central governing power.

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Yours, etc., G. W. D. Ch’town, Feb. 7th, 1882.

Bank ot P. E. Island.

To the Editor

Srr,—Now that the excitement regarding the suspension of the Bank of Prince Edward Island is subsiding, and the Bank will soon, I hope, be in a position to resume business, | would wish to say a few words respecting those men, who, unfortunately for themselves, were doing businesa with the Bank at the time of its suspension. Banks have been established, and have failed, inall parts of the civilized world; and will continue to, no doubt, as long as the world exists—Banks, like individuals, being supposed to share in the vicissitudes of business; in seasons of depression feel- ing the losses, asin seasonsof prosperity they share in the profits. But nowhere, | venture to say, outside of the city of Char- lottetown. has the same amount of low, scurrillous abuse been indulged in, as has been heaped upon the heads of those who happened to be indebted to that institution. Aud why! Those men did not, I believe, steal into the Bank inthe darkness of the night, and rifle the vaults. The money was given in a business way by the officials of the Bank, in some cases on ample secu- rity, and a great deal of it was used in a legitimate manner to develope the resources of the country. Banks must take some risks. Itis by using the funds that profits are produced. Did these exceedingly wise people who style themselves ‘‘Sufferers,” and so forth, imagine that when they depo- sited their few hundreds in the vaults of the Bank, they would grow spontaneously, or, a8 it were, ‘‘increase and multiply,” and bring forth those huge dividends they have been so long enjoying. If the Directors and others connected with the Bank were remiss in their duty, and allowed some mistakes to be made, is that a reason why men as honorable, end as conscientious, as either Directors, Stockholders or Deposit- ors, should be branded as felons by the ** Nersbes and Pharisees’ of Charlottetown? If every man who is a debtor to a Bank (and who is not on Prince Edward Island), and that Bank is unfortunate enough to collapse, is to be stigmatized as a robber, sharper, villian, and so on, through that vocabulary of choice epithets so freely dis- tributed through the Press, then I fear there are few honest men to be found. How many business men are there in this or any other community who, if their names and business affsirs were, without a moments warning, thrown broadcast on the street and mace a matter of public dis- cussion, could bear the test?

In conclusion, if I may be permitted to offer a word of advice to those much ag- grieved paravons who appear to hold a monopoly of all the Christian virtues, I would say, that they should exercise more charity towards their fellow-men and not proneunce them thieves until they are proved dishonest.

With many thanks for occu] ying 50 much of your valu ble apace,

of the Examiner.

| Stockholders of the Bank of P. E. Isl ind,

| ability and experience in financial affairs,

ours, VERtrAs.

den: Rg cg

Bank of P. EH. Island

————= } Te the Editor of the Fvaminer.

Sir,— At a meeting recently held of the a suggestion was made by agentleman of

which it would be well for all interested in banking institutions to bear in mind at the annual meeting. The suggestion | refer to was tothe effect that a limited change in the Directorate of Banking institutions, at each annual meeting, would be attended with good results. It may be that a Board of Directors hold suflicient stock in their hands to re-elect continuously, if so dis- posed, the same Board to office, and under certain circumstances that course may, per- haps, be defended; but locking at the question from the present P. KE. Island standpoint, I cannot but conclude that, with the view of regaining the confidence which our Banks formerly possessed, and at the same time obtaining the benefit of new and unprejudiced material, a limited change in the different directorates of P. E. Island Banks would be a wise and judicious course, and one that the present state of the publi mind positive’y demawds. Yours respectfully, One INTERESTED. Ch’town, Feb. 7, 1882.

Bank of P. EH. Island.

To the Editor cf the Examiner.

Sir.—It is amusing to note that ‘* Nil Desperandum’s” ‘‘ passing notice” of my letter is actually longer than the first to which I made answer.

It is so superficial, though, that a little will goa long way. The only one point in it is the essential, viz: He acknowledges that his allusions (as he calls them) were made only to those who justly deserve the censure of theie fellow-citizens ; and, as he says, I am in perfect harmony with him on that peint. 1 will now merely say that it would be well the next time he attempts to arouse the ‘‘ moral people of this com- munity” to give good wholesome lessons, that he first point out to them the guilty parties, and not start again ashe did to condemn all who were the cause of the recent Bank failure, for in so doing he must surely be aware of the fact that he will be censuring more than defaulters.

I will leave your readers to judge whether my letter displays indignation at his asser tions that ‘‘ Robbers were persons to be

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Our Representatives and their | Duties.

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To the Editor of the Buvaminer. Srx,—Now that our worthy Dominion | Representatives are shortly to meet in Parliament, I would seriously advise these local Grity Politicians not to bother and back-bite them so much. Between office- | hunting and pressing claims for sinall local iroprovements so pertinaciously, and many | of which are unreasonable, uncalled for, and teo often from purely selfish motives, ind actually anti-patriotic. | Therefore, | Mr Editor, | contend that instead of offer- | ing to assist and mature our Representa- | tives ideas of progress and fairplay to all, their usefulness is seriously retarded in consequence of such treatment. Two in- stances of this will do for the present. In| Souris the Railway was first built and | tinished with suitable buildings, wharf, | et:., to Souris West ; and, although the people of Souris West and East, with the | settlements, had | great deal of labor, and Government had dealt in giving several small

help of adjacent expended a the Local pretty liberally

the anticipated result was not accomplished. {n the meantime, there had been a Break

scription and government aid. Then com. menced a very disagreeable controversy on breaks aters— Souris West vs. Souris East— which ended ultimately, under the Me- Kenzie administration, in a grant given of $60,000 for East side, which made the extreme advocates for West side feel pretty bad, bnt their hopes were raised, like the ‘‘Irishman in the hod.” Shortly after its completion, two-thirds of it was washed away in one night. But it was promptly rebuilt and repaired, and, in fact, the last repairs were only completed a short time ago, costing in all say $110,000. Well, then, the people of Souris East, seeing their costly breakwater doing so well, made a dead set on the Government to have the railway shifted, and being the business centre and most influential, of course carried their point, at a cost—rail- way wharf, land damages, buildings, ete. — of over $100,000 mere. Well, two years ago all the old buildings were sold at auction by the Department, except one, was retained, with the track leading there- to, for the good of Souris West, which has

Military Department has got it

shunned,” etc., ete. In his acknowledgment that I am in harmony with him, he exoner ates me from that charge. Yours, etc., DEFAULTER.

Free Toleration or Intolerance.

To the Editor of the Examiner.

Str,—The ‘‘Patriot” of alate date con tains an article on ‘‘Toleration,’ of which the following is an extract :—

“It is somewhat provoking to see how little toleration there is in the world after all. The right of every man to think and act as his conscience and his judgment dictates, is admitted in theory by all, but it is honestly carried out in practice by but very few. 7. * * * We notice that the more igno-

rant a man is. and the less able to form an intelligent opinion upon sub jects of general interest, the less wi!l

ing is he to accord to others that freedom of political action which he claims for

limself. * * * * Those who act in this way, no matter what they eall them- selves, are not Liberals. A true Liberal

recoynizes the right of every man to think and act for himself, as ful'y as ne does his right to breathe the iree air of Heaven. To him the word *‘toleration” itself is off nsive, as it implies the right of another to exercise some control over his thoughts and actions.”

The Italics are mine. It can be seen by that quotation in italics, that the editor of the Patriot is strongly imbued with com- munistie principles. For, according to his theory and definition of the term ‘‘liberal”’ a great wrong has been inflicted by the American Republic on Guiteau, for the murder of President Garfield. How the editor of the Patrivt can condemn Guiteau’s crime, as he has repeatedly done, and, at the same time, justify the principles upon which the assassin acted, is hard to under- stand. To use his own words,,‘‘a true liberal recognizes the right of every man to think and act for himself as freely as he does his right to breathe the free air of Heaven.” But the Government of the Unit d States, which the Patriot man so ardently admires for free thought, free action, and free inatitutions, have lately taken measures te surpress Mormon Polygamy, and thus in- terferes with the social, religious, and political liberties of this people. The Mormons are a quiet, industrious peaple, and as such are easily governed. But jifty millions of people are opposed to poly- gamous ideas on moral and social priuciples, and hence the religious convictions cf a

few thousand Mormon saints, although conscientiows, have to give way

to the healthy morat public sentiment of a great nation This is as itshould bo. Intol- erant or not, sound public opinion must | guide the destinies of empires, kingdoms, | and republics, politically, soeially and morally. I surpose the editor of the Fat- riot is opposed to civic regulations ip cities, as they interfere with the liberties of the mob rule element. What a paradise this world would he for murderers, regues, | thieves and robbers, if ** intolerance” were | laid aside, and every man possessed the | power of ‘‘thinking and acting for him- | self.” Only think of every man, even pus- | sessing the privilege of paying his debts or | nat, as be thought fit, what a nice state of | affairs there would be. There are only abont one tenth of the civilized races of the world, hewever,- who are of morally | diseased minds, and these always manifest a morbid sympathy for all sorts of crimin- als. There are not likely more than fifty thovsand of the fifty mil/ion of the popula- tion of the United States, who are in sym- pathy with Gniteau.

The principles of communism were well tried in France diring the Revolution, and the world is in full possession of the genvine history of mob rule, in that country, dur- ing that “‘ reign of terror.” There was no difference between liberalism and com- munism in those days of cruelty and bleod. The political knave, who wil! work upon a credulous people for his gratification, and their ultimate ciscomfiture, isa communist. It is plain, from the extract quoted, that the Patriot editor is not a safe leader of public opinion, as he possesses too much “sickly tolerant” sentiment for any such vocation.

Yours, etc., Resipent.

paired for a drill shed at small cost, and, forsooth, some of our political \fry object to such an agreement, like the |dogin the manger. Again, others persist in blackmailing the representatives of this County for not getting money on the West side, which, mind you, is only one mile from the Eastern Breakwater, where five square rigged vessels and several schooners loaded last fall. I don't object to holding meetings to show our members what the majority of such me tings want and expect, but when it is shown that many of the pub- lic works asked for cannot reasonably be obtained, why pester members sv persis- tently. We have two very good men now in the Dominion Commons, if they were only left more to their own judgment. But as it is, they have not got even a dog’s life. Their integrity and patriotism are beyond doubt, and their ability will com- pare favorably with members — other parts of the Dominion on either side of the House. I remain, Yours, etc., A Trvr CaNADIAN. King’s County, Jan. 28, 1882. en er teem Mr. Laird as Governor.

On his retirement from the office of Lievt.-Governor of the Northwest Terri- tories, the people presented the Hon. David Laird with a highly complimentary ad- dress; and the Saskatchewan Herald re- marks :-—

‘* The respects and esteem of the inhabit- ants ef Battleford for Mr. Laird, are but a faint echo of the feelings of all the people of the Territory, and the sentiments expressed therein wil! be strongly endorsed in every set tlement which has had its growth during his wise administration. His name will always be endeared to those who have had the pri- vilege of his acquaintance ; it will be associat- ed with courtesy, friendship, and with that sympathy which is not expended in words alone, and his tall frame and hearty laugh, will be connected with many happy recollec- tions of our pioneer days.”’

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Land League Meeting.

The Charlottetown League met in St. Patrick’s Hall last evening, the President in the chair. Several new members were admitted, and ether routine business dis- posed of.

The Collecting Committees submitted a report, and the names and amounts of each subscriber were read to the meeting. The

total for each Ward is as follows :— ONG GU oc kao octets eee ee We Ns ods vo Vata 56 €0 Weed SOMOR . i oss coda 25 00 bok ee ee ee 24 70

Ward Five....:.«.. 25 10

Ted... «sci. 3

A resolution was unanimously adopted that the thanks of the League be tendered to the public who so generously contri- buted to the above handsome amount.

A letter was read from the Rev. Law- rence Walsh, Treasurer of the I. N. L. L., U. S. A., acknowledying the receipt of $200 remitted on the 24th January, making a total of $300 remitted by this League since its formation three months ago.

Messrs. Hughes, Bolger, Doherty and other gentlemen delivered short addresses as to the attention which Ireland’s demand for freedom from tyrannies and abuses is receiving from the lovers of justice and right in all quarters of the world.

After a vote of thanks had been ten- dered to the several speakers of the even- ing, the meeting adjourned.

Ricuarp Watsa, Secretary.

Feb. 7, 1882.

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A Jewish gentleman. in Quebee, a few days ago, turned two of his daughters out of doors on learning that they had secretly | embraced Christianity. The discovery was made when one of the young ladies refused to marry a Montreal Jew selected by her father.

————— Ee Mack’s MaGxuric MEDICINE is an unfailing food for the Brain and Nerves, and by its rejunevating effect on these orgacs + ever fails. to cure nervous exhaustion and all weakness | of the generative organs. Sold in Charlotte. | See advertige. -

4th Feb. 1882.

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Methodist Missions.

ANNIVERSARY MEETING,

Tux anniversary meeting of the Metho- dist Missionary S: ciety was held in the Brick Church lastevening. The attendance was not large.

The opening devotional exercises were conducted by the Rev. Mr. Smallwood.

The chair wasoccupied by Sheriff Calibeck,

| who mad some very appropriate remarks

in connectioa with the object of the meet- ing. ef ‘ ‘The report of the Society's operations for the past year was prepared and read by the Rev. F. W. Moore. The repert was re-

plete with interesting statistics, among which was the fact that $135,000 were

raised for the wissionary purpeses of the Methodist Church of Canada during the past year, of which amount the P. E. Island district raised $2,040, and of that the Char- lottetown circuit raised $1,384.

The first address was delivered by the Rev. Mr. Deinstadt, of Summerside, who, with great clearness and force, presented the great spiritual needs of the great North

grants of money to improve the harbor, | West of our Dominion, and the imperative

duty of the Methodist Church in meeting, to the extent of its ability, the demands

water commenced on the east side, by sub- | of that extensive and promising field.

| 'The second address was delivered by the Rey. Mr. Baker, of Alberton. He based his remarks on the words, ‘‘ Who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross,’ etc. He forcibly set forth the suf- ferivg and shame endured by Christ for the joy of redeeming our world. He showed hew the Missionaries were enduring and suffering in the werk to which they had consecrated their lives, and eloquently appealed to the Church not only for in- creased liberality, but also for endurance and sacrifice.

The Rev. Mr. Ackman gave the last address. He shewed how the world was alienated from God and truth, and pointed out the means whereby it would be brought back to allegiance, and maintained and proved that Christian Missions had been a grand success.

The Choir under the leadership of Mr. ©. P. Fletcher, rendered eflicient service in a suiteble selection of hymns for the occasion, and the whole proceedings were very interesting and merited a much larger audience. oan

Special Notices.

BuckwHRgat Four, Pearl Powder, at Beer & Goff’s.

Pra Sour (very nice), af Beer & Goff's.

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For SaLxe.— One very superior driving mare ‘* King bird,” five years cld well trained and fast. Warranted sound in every poses One new Round Back Sleigh and Wolf Robe ; One sett of fine Silver Mounted Harness, best make, (Stambles) ; Horse Rugs, Brushes, ete. The above will be sold on easy terms. Apply et this office. [feb 4, 41 wy 2i

Ir you want a cheap second-hand sleigh go to gt. Coomb’s. He has a bt of them. j 30 8i

Catt at R. K. Brace’s and get a glass Tea Set, of four pieces, full of assorted Jellies, very cheap. Also on hand a haif ton of Cheese—Hydes, and other celebrated makers.

PaRTIxS requiring ice can be supplied from Wright’s, Gates’, or Crabbe’s Ponds, by apply- ing at once at the Fish Market,Graften Street, Charlottetown. [jan 25 3i eod

A case of new tweeds opened to-day, at D. A. Bruce's, 72 Queen Street, jan 18 10:

Tue only place on P. E. Island, where you can get every part of a Gun made, is at Brown’s Shop, corner of Prinee and Grafton Streets. nov l tf wky

A worp to the ladies! Do not exchange your old Sewing Machine for a new ore; but fetch it to me and I will repair it and make it as good as new or no charge made.— WILLIAM brows, shop on corner of Prince and Graiton Streets, Charlottetown, P. E. I. nov 1 tf wy

Barley, Egg

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DIED.

At Charlottetown, on Tuesday morning, 7th inst., Lutie Isabelle, infant daughter of Robert and Jes-ie Hogg, aged nine months and nine- teen days.

MERCHANTS | Marine Insurance Go'y

OF PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND. f te: Annual General

Shareholders of the held at the

> ae oe Eh F&A

Meeting of the Company will be

Wednesday, sth March Next,

AT 3 O'CLOCK, P. M.,

for the election of Directors for the ensuing year, and the transaction of other business, FENTON T. NEWBERY, Manager. Ch’town, Feb. 7, ’82—oaw till 3rd, dly afier

Nuisance on the Ice. -

TOTICE is herely given that any per- #0n or persons depositing snow, ashes,

or refuse of any kind, on the ice of the Hillsborough, Elliot or York Rivers, within 560 yards of the shore, or within 200 yards of any track on

said ice, or any part of Governor’s Pend, will

be prosecuted and imprisoned without further

notice,

H. B. SMITH, City Surveyor,

EXTENSIVE

BOOK SALE!

WiLL sell AT AUCTION, at my Sale Room, Queen Square, on SATURDAY NEXT, 1 \tb inst, at 2 o’clock, all the Law Library of the late Judge Pope, consisting of the latest and best publicationa now in use by Bench and RBar. Also a large collection of Standard Works, in History, Poetry, Travels and Romance. Dictionaries, Gazetters, Con- cordances, Scheel Books,

Also 5 dozen Champagne and Port Wine Glasses, | Barometer, 1 Map P. E. Island, 2 Plans Charlottetown, and other articles,

WILLIAM DODD, Ancticneer

Ch’town, Feb. 1,’82—3i

Feb. 7, '82—

‘ TaeCEIeS for ~ DAILY EXAMINER ‘Se Chearest and moet Newsy Paper bell th fife Provinces.

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HBRUARY 7. 1882.

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CLEARING

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Winter Stock,

AND OTHER LINES,

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GEO. DAVIES & C9.

January 27, 1883. wky

|DOMIA ION OF CANADA,

Province of Prince Edward Islana,

IN THE SUPREME Counry,

Between Simon WILLIAM Craps. Plainsift, and

Cmances Fartey Hanis, Defendant, absent debtor

{ one 2 oe tachment to me

directed and Ceiiverce, issued out of the Supreme Court of Judicature in the above mentioned suit, | do hereby give public notice to all persons in this’ Province who are indebted to the said Charles Parley tire ris, of Cbariottetown, in said Proviace Tinsmith, the defendant in the above men. tioned suit, to pay the several sume go dye by them to him, reepec tively, to me, at my office in Charloitetown, aforesaid, ac ording to the statute In such case mede and provided, Dated this 39th d cy of Janu iry, A. D. 1882

Ti Fuca ALLBECK,

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the poor. Doors open at 7.30; to commence at 8 o'clock. Admission !0 cents J A. McKENNA,

Feb. 6—till date Secretary,

DOG TAX.

7 OTICE is kereby given that s: mmonses a will at once be issued against the own. ers of Dogs wh« have not paid their Tax, and their attention is ¢rawn to the Bye Law ree cently passed, which makes the Tax $2 fer each Dog, and a fine of not tess than $4 if not paid.

A. F. 1OMLIN, Clerk of the Police Court, Charlottetown, Feb. 6, 1882—3i

WHOLESALE

DRY GOODS SALE.

— prepared to dispose of the whole of my Stock of

DRY COoDs,

—COXtISTING OF

Readymade Clothing, HATS AND CAPS, Shirts, Collars, Scarfs, Ties, —AND--

Gents’ Furnishings Generally, &e.

I wi!! sei! the Stock in lois to enit purchae. sers, Or in one lut,

—ALFO— The Lease, for three years, of the PRE- MISES ai present occnpied by me, CHARLES I. MORRISON, Ci’town, Feb. 2, 188.

EVENING SALES!

—WILL SELL

At Auction, A VARIBYTY oF

GOODS,

AT THEIR STORE,

53 Queen Sraexer,

Commencing this Evening, Jan, 88th,

and continuing

for afew weeks. Householders and others will do well to attend, as bargains may be expected,

Ec. NEEDHAM,

FLOUR.

BBLS.SUPERIOR EXTRA FLOUR, For sale by the subscriber,

Jan, 20, '82.

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Water Street, Nov. 30,’81

WANTS, LOST, Fat

TT person who took the bunch of Keys

from the Secretary’s Room of the Prince Street Methodist Suvaday School. on Sunday last, will oblige by returning them to ths office immediately (if not son: r,)

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URSEMAID WANTED—Gocd refute ences mquired. Apply at this office.

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