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given by the de‘eudant of his intention to con- test the suit be conclusive evidence, and where such notice is given, be prima faci: evidence of the regularity of the Assessment and of the defendant's liability to pay the same. ‘The evidence required by the Act may be briefly stated to be the certi- fied copy of the Provincial Assessment Roll, 30 far as if relates to the District, containing the names of the District School rate-payers there on and the kinds and amounts of their rate able property—after it is complete—that is to say after the total amount in value of the rateable property therein is added up anl apportioned among the said race-paycrs, as directed by the Act, with the names and valuations of additional rate-payers (if any) added thereto by the trustees. ‘This list must be certified by the Provincial Treasurer, and also signed by the Trustees, under the 25th section, and to empower the Secretary to col- lect, written instructions must be given to him, also signed by the Trustees. _The statute re- quires their signature to the list itself to es- tablish its authenticity, and in order to indicate the additions made by them, and to distinguish such additions from the original lists, as fur- nished to them, and certified by the Provincial Treasurer. Asthe mere production of these lists establishes the Plaintitf's case, abridging} the right of defense, and in all case3esl »pping the Defendant in the absence of notice under the Act, from raising any defense, whatever, they must be in strict conformity with the Statute, to give them such an effect by which alt other proof is absolutely dispensed with.

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liance with the requirements of the statute ?:

‘hey are intitaled “Lists of persons assessed in the School District as copiet from the Pro- vincial Assessment Roll for the year 1877 for the use of the Trustees,” and are signed at the foot with the signature, ‘‘A Newbery, Assist- ant Provincial Treasurer,” but do not purport to be certified by him. They are not signed by the Trustees, and the alterations and additions which have been mae to the copies as furnished are not authenticated in any way. If the head- ing of the Lists was in strict accord with the requirements of the statute, it might be argued that the signature of the Provincial Treasurer at the foot without any additional attestation, wa3 a sufficient certificate to satisfy the statute —althouzh on this poiut I entertain serious don ots.

Bu; this heading does not, in any way, des- ignate the rate-payers for District School pur- poses in the School District, and purports simply to be alist of persons assessed under the Provincial Assessment Act in the School District. This list may, therefore, include per- sons aad embrace property not liable to School Assessment in the District. They may be resident or non-resident therein for aught that it discloses. The valuations are in no case added up or apportioned, and the lists produc- ed afford no evidence how the school rate is ar- rived at.

In this case the name “ Donald McPhail ” occurs twice in the list furnished to the Trus- tees, the assessment being in each case for 95 arces of land, with valuations of $2,489, and $2233, respectively, and it appeared i1 evi- deace that, after the list was furnished to the Trustees, the nam2 of defendant, set opposite to the lowest valuation, was struck out, on the representation of the Trustees to the Super- intendent that there was only one person of that name in the district holding 95 acres of land, anil the assessment of defendant for school purposes is computed on the highest valuation.

In another case which came before me, I founl, from examination of the Trustees, that the assessment, a3 a matter of fact, was not rateab!y apportioned amongst the parties 1i- able therefor. These instances serve to show the necessity of a strict adherence to the re- quiremenfs of the Statute, as the law affords me no power to go beyoni these lists im ascer- taining the defendant s liability in cases where no notice of defence has been given. The judz nent of the County Court in these suits bes fiaal, it is of the highest importance that the Act should receive a correct construction at the outset with regard to the proofs neces- sary to establish de endant’s liability, and I think that the proofs submitted’are not in com- pliance with its provisions. oe

Tur Toronto Telegran publishes an in- terview that its New York correspondent had with O'Donovan Rossa, in regard to his visit to Toronto. Rossa said that he had beeninvited to Toronto, and he pro-

osed being there. He intended to relate bis experience in British prisons and dwell on the wrongs of Ireland. He was not afraid of provoking a riot. If the Orange mn kept quite there would be no difficulty, but if they distucbed them he would give them more than they bargained for. He would open his lecture by reading a port.on of aspeech delivered some years ago by Lord Dufferin, before he became Governor G meral of Canada, on Lish grievanc-s. It contained more treason than anything he would say. He said that he proceeded to Toronto on the invitation of leading nation- al Irishmen. Picked men would accompany him, his expenses would be paid, and the balance would go to augment the skirmish- ing fund. In case he is arreated and the American Government should be mean enough not to ask for his restoration, the vote of his people would go solid against the party in power.

Anorner “‘ ‘Big Push’ Required,” is the title of the cartvon in the last number of the Lance.’ It represents Aleck mounted on and belaboring a poor donkey that has fallen on its haunces, and ia evidently on its last legs. The donkey is labelled ‘‘ Re- form Party,” and Cartwright, Geordie Brown and Truthful Jones are giving it a ‘“‘Bigh Pash” in the vain hope of getting it over a hurdle labelled ‘‘Next General Elec- tion,” while Miss Canada, with a pitiful look at the poor donkey, says: “‘That ani- mal will never be able to take that hurdle.” The Lance is fast outstripping its prototype, Grip, not only in its cartoons, but in its general contents. —New Dominion.

Os Friday evening Mr. PoSile, Inspector of Mines of Nova Scotia, lectured in the Y. M. C. A. Hall, Truro, on ‘‘The Telephone.” Conversation was kept up during the even- ing between Mr. Archibald, at the Station, and Mr. Poole, at the Hall, distance about three quarters of a mile; also between Lieu- ten:nt Governor Archibald and daughters, in Halifax, and Mr. Poole, at the Hall in Trare. The ladies’ voices were distinctly recognized. Music came over the wires very swestly and clearly. Songs were sung be- tweon Truro and'Hallfax and were distinctly

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The “Northern Light.” GLIMPSES BEHIND THE SCENES—~‘‘HOW NOT To pO 1T” RXEMPLIFIED.

(From our Special Correspondent.

One of the reports made to the Depart- ment of Marine and Fisheries furnishes some curious information respecting the Northern Light and the method of her mis- management. First, as to the capabilities of the ‘‘costly fraud” herself :-—

“About going through fixed ice, she will steam very slow through five inches; any more, she will have to back and run at it; and in heavy ice she will run up on it and stick fast, so that we have to use the jack-screw against her stern, and cut the ice round her besides, the engine backing full speed. Bat I think this could be remedied by sheathing with iron, say from one-third of the way from forward and down to the hull. The action of the ice would keep the iron bright and slippy, so that when the boat goesin again khe'wonld slip back. (he green heart with which the boat is sheathed, stands the chafe very well, but is inclined to stick to the ice.”

Next, as to the method of her misman- agement, the hon. the Minister of Marine and Fisheries telegraphed on 10th January, 1877 :—

‘* Sewell telegraphs that your mate is abusive tohim. This must not be tolerated. He should be treated with consideration, and you will advise and consult with him regarding the management and running of the vessel. Sewell says you refuse to go out. Is their good rea. son for this?”

Of course, as one of the Ontario mem- bers remarked, the Minister felt that such impropriety should not be tolerated, and telegraphed back that all swearing must be stopped. Then came a telegram :—

‘* Sewell swearing at men. Mate objected. Thick snow storm. Considered it was not safe to go to sea. Could not see quarter mile dis- tant. Moved dowa horbour as far as safe Sail in the morning if clear.”

The following day Mr. graphed :—

“‘No use my remaining here to consult. Cap- tain and crew look upon me as an intruder. Che work requires that every man in the ship should be with me; otherwise I cannot suc- ceed. Captain refuses to go out. It is posi- tively disgraceful. Mate most impertinent abusive, You should give me full power or I cannot succeed. Captain has never been in- structed to recognize me.”

Another telegram read as followers :

‘*] propose leaving hexe (Georgetown) on 15th of this month, when tho guarantee man (Thomson) leaves for Quebec, as the end of the trial term will then have arrived. I should have remained to see the vessel through the ice season, but feel that the ignorance and prejudice, which will then reign in the engine room of this much abasel vessel, would not justify my remaining by her longer.”

Is it any wonder that we are still deprived of winter steam communication !

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Correspondence.

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gam We do not hold ourselves responsible for the opinions or statements of Corress pondents.

To the Editor of the Examiner:

Str,—Your correspondent of Saturday, ‘‘ Another Parent,” by stating that Miss Mc- Leod has less experience than Miss Montgom: ery as a teacher, has granted all that 1 ever contended for in that respect. What, how- ever, I principally want to know is the reason for keeping Miss Montgomery’s name over a department which she has long ago left? At iirst blush this appeared to me and to others with whom I spoke as an attempt to mislead, and hence my first enquiry, to which no reply has been yes given.

Yours, etc., A PARENT.

Ch’town, March 11, 1873.

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To the Editor of the Examiner:

Sir,—I see it stated in your editorial upon the ‘‘New Court House at Alberton” that ‘As the village is now without any suitable place n which to hold public meetings, we are pleased to learn that the Government have con sented to allow the New Court Room to be usel for that purpose, except for meetings of a political character.” The Government are quite correct to exclude all political meetings trom the Court House; but this is different from the course they attempted to follow in Augnst, when the Grit section of the Cabinet seized the Provincial are for a_ political demonstration in favor of Mr. McKenzie. A rigoro:s protest by th> leading Liberal Con servatives of Charlottetown was at once entered

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lic buildings for the glorification of the Leader of the ‘‘Organized Hypocrisy”; but the _firm- ness of our worthy Governor, Sir Robert Hod,- son, prevented this scandal, and we are glad to perceive that the Grit members of the Gov- ernment have not forgotten the rebuke admin- istered to them upon that occasion. — Yours truly, A Liberal CoNnsERVATIVE.

March 11, 1878,

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To the Editor of the Examiner :

S1r,—A controversy has been, for some time, going on in yourcolumns between a ‘* Parent” and ‘‘ another Parent.”

I verture to think that this discussion is very uuseemly.

Liver sitrce | havé taken my place at the City School Board, I have preserved the strictest reserve, as regards everything which has come befor? us.

For the first time I break through this re- serve to “ that the appointment complained of was made unanimously.

It is alleged (with what truth I cannot say) that the Board, as at present constituted, re presents different interests —if not antagonistic views—and the fact that what has been done

stances, nothing better could have been done.

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lt woul be highly indecorous in either of

such communications. i If the appoiatment is a proper one, the City School Board should receive the credit ; 1f an impruper one, the blame. Yours truly, Kk. J. Hopson. Mareh 11, 1878.

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To the Editor of the Examiner -

Sir,—The ‘‘Patriot’ contains another letter from ‘‘Queen’s County,” growling about Speak- er Anglin’s re-election as Speaker of the House of Commons. He is grieved in spirit because Mr. Pope voted for Mr. Anglin, and he gives vent to hia feelings by writing letters to the ‘‘Patriot.” He thinks the reasons 1| gave In my last were not sutticient. According to his notion of things, an Opposition man should have been proposed. 1 believe, Mr. Editor, it is not customary for a Government boasting of a majority of fifty to choose their Speaker frow the Upposition. Mr. Pope, knowing that some member of the Grit Party would be elect- ed Speaker, voted for Mr. Anglin, believing him to be as honest, at least, as any of the (snivilling hypocrites who compose tie Party. What, after all, is ‘“Qheen’s County” grump- ling about? Is he afraid that Pope is going to turn Grit, because he voted with them for Mr. Anglin? Or is he mad at his Party and vents his spleen on Mr. Pope? No doubt the Party of Purity has come to a low ebb when tuey have to select for first Commoner a man who violated the Independence of Parliament Act ; but he was the best man in the Party of Purity capable of filling the position, and they select- ed him and Pope voted for him. And now 'what is “Queen's County” going to do about it? Yours, etc.,

Roz Roy.

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To the Editor of the Examiner : Sir.—I have noticed two different letters in

your issues of last week, signed ‘* Manufac- turer,” complaining of the injustice of Mr. Stronach, Mechanical Superintendant of the Railway, in sending out machinists from their works to repair boilers, hydraulic presses, set up machinery, etc.; and as the setting up of machinery he refers to at Bay Fortune belongs t) me, I deem it but justice to Mr. Stronach to give the true version of the case. My engine was on_ the ground ready to be set up; I applied to Messrs. Me- Kinnon and McLean tor a competent man to sett the engine up. They did not refuse, but showed me the taking this man from their shop would stop other work equally pressing that they were engaged on for me. Neither could they tell me of any competent man that I could get todo my work. ‘luey pointed to me one man disengaged, but could not recommend him. 1 then applied to Mr. P. Foley, pro- prietor of steam tug, for his engineer, but sickness in his family prevented his coming. 1 then applied to the engineer of the Govern- ment dredge, but found that.he could not come, being engaged by the year. Finding it impossible to get a competent man to do my work on the Island, and seeing con: tinued «delays staring me in the face, and other men in my employ idle, the parties that I am building for, complaining bitterly of the delay, and threatening an action for dam- ages, other business of mine elsewhere being totally neglected by me being confined here on this job, 1 then, as a last resort, applied to Mr. Parsons, who is now doing the work, and is an employee of the Railway. To assist me out of my ditticulties—stating my case in full to him—his reply was that he would apply to Mr. Stronach for leave of absence for a few days. He made the application and got it. The arrangement 1s strictly between Mr. Par- sons and myself, Mr. Stronach having nothing whatever to do with it; nei ther has any other official of the Rail. way, and is in no way responsible. ‘*Manu- facturer” is evidently writing from a spirit of vindictiveness or selfishness ; he either knows nothing about what he is writing, or else he is a man not fit to live in a civilized community, as he attempts to misguide the public through false or selfish writings when he states that the Railway Department is responsible for sending out a man to set up the machiuery at Bay Fortune. I speak for myself, and would deem it but justice onthe part of Messrs. Hickey & Stewart, whose hydraulic press one of the employees of the railway repaired for them on his own time and with his own tools ; also of Messrs. Duchemin, Watson and Son, whose boiler was _ repaired under similar circumstances, and all

two weeks, tocome out and state the true ver- sion of their case, over their own signatures, and allow the public to judge who is right and who is wrong. Also, if ‘‘ Manufacturer” feels indignant at my statements, let him sign his own name and not use a fictitous one, and I'll meet him on his own grounds. I wish to be distinctly understood, that Mr. Stronach is not aware of my writing this, having had no conversation with him, whatever, on this sub. ' f-also wish it to be understood that I am not particularfy wrapt up in Mr. Stronach or any other official in the Railway Department: but, being one of the oldest travellers on the road, —having a travelling experience of over thirty years—being constantly brought in contact with railway officials as well as others, having to ask favors that I must get, inmoving heavy machinery, I must here state that I hav never found a set of officials—from the highest} to the lowest—more ready and willing to do allin their power to assist persons coming in contact with them, or requiring their assist- ance, thau I have with the officials of the Prince Edward Island Railway, Respectfully yours, A.B. ALMovur.

Souris, Mareh:11, 1878.

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Fishing Station at Rustico, TO BE SOLD, ON

Tharsday, the 9th May next, at 11 o'clock, on the pret: isea, | : HE FISHING STATIO? T kK. KE. Churchill, which commana on tract of Land situate on Rustico th, in Lot. 24, bounded and described as follows: Com. mencing at a stake set in the west side of Water Terrace, and in the northeast angle of Fishing Station No. 1, in "possession of “R B. Morrison. and running thence by the Magnetic Meridian of the year 1764, sout sixty de west, two hundred feet, to the shore of Rustico Bay ; thence north sixty degrees east to the said Terrace ; and thence southwardly alo the same to the place of commencement—to. gether with Buildings thereon. —ALSO— 4 Fishing BOATS, 8 DORIES, 38 PUNCHEONS, Lot of Fishing Gear, Baits, Barrels &e, &e., &e. eo Terms at sale. J. 8. CARVELL, Administrator Ch’town, March 11—eod wkly t sale :

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In the Supreme Court of Judicature The Queen vs NichHotas CoLutns and others.

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HEREAS comments have been made b the Press on the trials of the defendants in this case.

It is ordered that no comments on the pro ceedings, either with reference to the evidence the speeon es Counsel or the Judge's charge, or to any other proceedings relating to the sait- trials shall be made until the whale of the oad trials are finished ; and any proprietor or editor of any Se disobeymg this order shall be liable to be punished for contempt.

By the Court.

D. Hopesoy,

Prothonotary.

{Signed} March 11, 1878.

HE Party who inadvertently lifted a Lady's Muff from a room in Mr. Hodgson’s

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Sheriff's Office, King’s County, =ee March 7, 1578.

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