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The Discussion about Riel.

Tue people of the Maritime Provinces are not much troubled about Riel. We are all—or nearly all—of the one opinion that Riel met the fate he deserved; ard if thera be an appeal to the people on the oint, the opinion of Prince Edward Tsland will be given with no uncertain sound,

But, while we are quiescent about the Riel question, it is interesting to watch the progress of the discussion in the Upper Provinces. Some of the politi- cians and journals there are trying to make the people believe that it will smash-op or split up the Dominion. Chey forget, apparently, what a strong enthusiastic, undoubted, National spirit was shown by the people of Canada on the outbreak of Riel’s Rebellion—a spirit not to be dissipated in a month though hundreds of such men as Riel should hang.

Itis amusiog as well as painful to watch the course of the Toronto Globe and the Grit Party with respect to Riel. While there was yet a chance that the sentence of the court would be com- muted, all the adjetives in the Grit vocabulary were hurled against the Gov- ernment, supposed to be “dominated by the French” and “weakly yielding to party expediency the duty of executing the laws and punishing the traitor.” But now, after the traitor has, according to the law, been punished, they say “a terrible outrage has beea committed, and all supporters of Sir John who are of French extraction shonld instantly desert their leader and join the Opposition! ” Mayor Beaugrand, of Montreal, himself a leading Grit, frankly and graphically described a few days ago the motives of these gentlemen. Questioned as (o the} significance of the Riel agitation, he said :

‘We are now trying to unite the French against Sir John Macdonald, believing that Riel was entitled :o reprieve. It is simply a matter of politics.” And at the close of the interview he further said :—‘‘In Amesica, I suppose, you would call the Riel agitation purely a political trick.”

A question of life and death, a ques- tion of the upholding of the law, a ques- tion cf the punishment of a convicted criminal,—made the subject of “ a politi- cal trick”; and race prejudices and religious apnimosities aroused in order that the “trick” may, if possible, be successful!! What must the people think of politicians who have the heart to do such things “as a matter of politics?”

Another set of critics are those repre- sented bythe Montreal Herald. These geutlemea say Riel was a bad man and richly deserved hanging; but he was tried for treason: if he had been tried for murder, his execution world have been allright. This refinement—even if there were anything in it—is not likely to greatly influence a people anxious only that that substantial justice shall be done according to the law. But there is nothing init. The penalty at- tached tothe crime of treason-felony is the same as that attached to the crime of murder ; and in the case of both crimes the clemency of the Crown may be exercised at the discretion of the Gov- ernment.

The idea of elevating Riel to the rauk of martyr has been abandoned by all but the most hare-brained of the agitators ; and even, if the physicians had not tested his mental health and found it good, the notion that Riel was insane has been completely dissipated by the last scene on the scaffold. Riel had sense enough to see that in the presence of death he must cease playing his fantastic tricks.

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-— The smallpox epidemic in Montreal having abated, the Citizens’ Committee *“now trust that confidence will once more be established among us, and that our people of the sister Provinces will not be afraid to visit Montreal.” The Montreal Herald says: “The city has doubtless suflered in its business by the epidemic, but not to the extent that was at one time contemplated, and those who at a distance believed that danger was incurred by dealings with or by visiting Montreal may disabuse tHeir minds and continue their former relationship with perfect safety. Neither vigilance nor necessary action will be relaxed, and, as the Commlittee say, the city is probably in @ healthier condition than it has been for many years past.”

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—Ottawa has not hitherto, been famous for its newspapers. The Lvcning Journal—established a few days ago—is decidedly weil made up and is the most newsy and lively journal that bas yet appeared in the Capital. It is published by Mr. A. S. Woodburn and edited by Mr. J. Dafoe, a talented young journalist

trained in the office of the Montreal Star.

~—— The Northwest Council propose to charge a license fee of $250 to lawyers who come to practice in their territory !

The Windsor Hotel Co. »eid its annual meeting in Montreal last week; Mr; Andrew Allan, president, in the chair. The financial statement showed that not- withstanding the cessation of American travel, owing to the smallpox epidemic, the hotel was free from all liability. Itis un- derstood that after providing for the expenditure of the hotel and ths intervat on ne rm a is a small balance left; not

ulicient to declare a dividen . old board of directors was fovea. a

THE PUBLIC HEALTH.

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DEATH AND CONDITION OF PATIENTS AT THE HOSPITAL. Dr. Jenkins at 1 o’clock to-day made the following report :

To the Chairman of the Board of Health :

Sir,—Mrs. Waughan died yesterday shortly after my report was written.

Christy Bell is very low, but not worse than at last report.

Mrs. Doyle’s child is attacked with capellary bronchitis, and is in great danger.

Mrs. Parkman is improving steadily.

In the men’s ward John Crockett is slightly improved.

James McDonald, who has old tubercular diseases of his right lung, shows symptoms of bronchitis on the left side, which makes his case very dangerous.

1 have, etc., J. T. JENKINS, Health Uflicer.

CONDITION OF PATIEN@S IN THE CITY. To Dr. Johnson, Health Officer.

Sirn,—Eight more of the patients in town are convalescent, viz. :—

Four children of Mrs. McMahon, two of Mrs. Waughan, Mrs. McInnis’ child, and Mrs. Watter’s boy.

Mrs. McMahon is improving. The others are doing well.

Capt. Walsh has developed the disease.

James WARBURTON, ACKNOWLEDGMENTS.

The Mayor acknowledges with thanks the following donations for use of patients at the Hospital: A Friend. parcel illus- trated papers; W. 8S, McKie, Carriage Builder, 3 dozen hot rolls; Mra. J. J. Lane, crock preserves and illustrated papers; Mrs P. E. Robin, 1 case port wine ; A Friend, parcel underclothing.

BOARD CF HEAETH

the Citzen’s Cormmittes last evening passed the following resolution, which was sent to the Chairman of the Board cf Health,—

Resolved, That in view of the statements made by Dr. Johnson, the Health Officer, respecting the recent vaccination of the citizens, this Council is of the opinion that steps should be immediately taken to have al! citizens examined with the object of ascertaining whether or not they have been successfully vaccinated, and we strongly re- commend the Board of Health to take the neces- sary steps to have the work done by those who, in our opinion are alone competent to do it, viz., the medical profession.

At a meeting of the Board of Health held this morning, the above resolution of the Citizen’a Committee wasreac. It was then moved by Mr. Davy seconded by Mr. Kelly :—

Resolved, That for the purpose of effecting the re-vaccination of all persons in this city unsuccess- fully vaceinated, this Board order that every householder or head of a family do fill up and make true return of the facts required in the sub- joined circular, and on or before the 24th day of December inst., return the same to the cflice of the Health Officer of this city, in the Market building, certified as correct by a physician: and it is farther

Ordered, That should any householder or head of a family neglect to make such return so certi- fied as aforesaid, that then one of the Health Officers be directed to visit the houses of such persons so making default, and compulsorily vaccinate all unvaccinated or unsuccessfully vaccinated persons,

Moved by Mr. McRae and seconded by Mr. Haszard :—

Resolved, That no house or tenement in which any smalipox patient has lived or occupied, dur- ing any stages of the development of the disease. be permittted to be used or occupied by any new inmates until the Health Officer is satisfied that no danger from infection still exists from the occupation of the house, and givesa written cer- tificate to that effect, under a penalty of $30 for each and every infraction, to be recovered from the agent, landlord, occupant or other person per- mitting the same.

Moved by Mr. Morris and seconded by Mr. Douse :—

ftesolved, That the Health Officer having re- ported to thfs Board that certain houses and pre- mises in this city, namely: the Traverse House, on Sidney Street, and the house occupied by Han- nah Egan, and owned by Angus McPhail, on Palmer’s Lane, are in an unwholesome condition, and that the lime washing, cleaning and purifying of these houses is necessary to prevent the spread of the present smallpox epidemic, it is ordered that the owner or occupant of the xbove houses do forthwith cleanse, as required by the notice served on them from the Health Office.

The resolutions were carried unanimously. MEETING AT KINGSBURY, LoT 47.

A meeting of the residents of Kingsbury School District was held in the School House on Dec. 8th, for tho purpose of taking necessary steps to secure ourselves as far as possible from the much dreaded disease, smallpox. William McVean, Esq , was chosen Chairman, and the undersigned Secretary. The following resolutions were then adopted :—

Whereas, We have reason to believe the disease may now be in our midst, and we have not as yet taken any precautions to save ourselves from con- tagion,

And Whereas, A Board of Health has not been appointed for this Lot, without which all the steps required cannot be taken. ;

Therefore Resolved, That we at once apply to the Hon. W. W. Sullivan for the appointment of a board of Health for Lot 47, and that we now appoint a Committee, composed of the following gentlemen: Theophilus McDonald, Alfred Stew- art, William McLean, John Stewart, Alexander Scott, Jr., Donald Robertson, William McVane and Kowland MeNeill, to act in conjunction with the Board of Health when appointed.

Further Resolved, That this Committee now make arrangements with the Superintendent of Vaccination for this District to come without delay and perform this necessary precaution on all those requiring the same.

It was then earried by vote,—-

. That the School and other public gatherings be stopped untilsuch time as all danger had disap- peared.

A suggestion was made that the Board of Education be acquainted with the action taken in regard to the School.

R. H. MeNeit, Secretary.

SMALLPOX IN MONTREAL.

On the 12th inst., there were only 56 infected houses in the city, 32 east and 24 wost of St. Lawrence Street. There are 226 patients in the civic hospitals, 134 in St. Camille, 59 in St. Vincent de Paul and 33 in St. Saviour. Eight reports of small- pox cases were made to the Health Depart- ment on the’llth inst., 46 physicians’ visits were made, 11 new cases verified, 19 houses disinfected and 6 placarded.

NOTES.

With reference to the young man Corney, who died in the Smallpox Hospital, and about whom the public is so much con cerned, it has been intimated to us that Dr Taylor had something to do with sending | him there. On enquiry, however, we find that Dr. Taylor had nothing to do with him. He has not even seen Corney for the last six months. Whatever responsibility

attaches itself to the matter, must devolve !

upon the Health Officer.

Scotch Land Reform.

A FRESH MOVEMENT ABOUT TO BE STAKTED BY THE NEW CKOFTER MEMBER FOR CAITHNESS.

A new land reform movement is about to be started in Scotland. Its originator is Dr. ©. B. Clark, who has just been elected for Caithness as a Crofter candidate. Dr. Clark is a member of the staff of the Central News, of London, and has written exten- sively on the rights aud wrongs of the crofters. Hewas nominated without solici- iation,and beyond writing an election -ad- dress he has given no petsonal attention to the canvass. This inaction fooled the Liberals, and they were split up into fac- tions it: Caithness. Each faction ventured to put up a candidate. There were thus three Liberals running against Dr. Olark, and while he did not obtain a majority over all, he did obtain an ample plurality over the next highest candidate, Major Olarence Sinclair. Now that he is elected, Dr. Clark proposes to devote himself ener- getically to the cause of the crofters. He is already at work organizing a Highland party to secure reforms for Scotland similar to the Irish Land Act. The new paper will be allied on all Irish questions with the Parnellites, and will be a valuable auxiliary in the fight for Home Rule.

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The Soudan. SERIOUS STATE OF AFFAIRS —- ANOTHER BRITISH ExPupiTI0N TO BE DESPATCHED IMMEDIATELY, ‘

The activity and daily increasing strengih of the rebel forces have attracted the at- tention of the British Government to the serious state of affairs in Egypt, and to the fact that the present British force in Egypt is totaliy inedequate to cope with the formidable army of the new Mahdi. Hence it is announced that the government has decided to send a new eXpedition to the Soudan, and it is being prepared for immediate departure for Egypt. frontier field force in Egypt consisis of about 6,500 men under command of Briga- dier-General Grenfell, one-half of the force being British and the remainder Egyptian. The force in Egypt proper, which, with the above field force, constitutes the command of Lisut.-Gen Stephenson, consists of about 8,000 British and 3,000 Egyptians. Some 2,000 of the former are stationed at Alexandria, the remainder being in Cairo, with small dctachments at Assioul, Suez and Port Said. Under Gen. Hudeon, at Suak- im, there are about 3,000 British and Indian troops. Caliph Abdulla has ordered every man over the age of 16 years to join the army of the Soudan. The natives are readily obcying the order. Orders are ex- pected for the reoccupation of Dongola. There is continnonsa desvltory firing at Kezhay. Four British soldiers have beeu wounded,

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A Strange Love Freak.

The following story of a strange love freak is current in Annapolis County; N. S. The incident is quite recent. A young lady on the North Mountain, en- dowed, I should imagine, with double at- tractiveness, and more blest—shall I say than many of her sex ?—had two suitors at the saine time. Number 1 appeared to be quite successful in his suit. She thought she liked bim, and by mutual understand- ing a license was obtained, and the date of manage decided upon. Before the marriage day arrived number 2 pre- sented himself and pressed his claims. She rather thought she liked him, and agreed to marry him. A _ licenss was obtained and the date fixed for marriage, singularly enough, the same day and hour a8 in the previous arrangement. The time came round, and a clergyiman waa sum- moned to perform the marriage ceremony. Number 2 and the bride stood up, and the ceremony was begua, when, as the clergy- man proceeded, number 1 appeared and forbade the marriage. This brought mat te:s to a dead lock for the time being. Not to be baffled, however, nnmber 2 and the lady tock the first oppcrtunity of riding into the valley, where the marriage cere- mony was performed wi‘hout interruption.

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DeatH oF A Wait Known Prinrex. — The St. John Globe says: Mr. George W. C, Lugrin, a well known printer, and a member of an oid New Brunswick family, died very suddenly at his residence to-day, Mr. Lugrin, who has been for a number of years in the job room of the 7'elegraph, left work on Friday as he did not feel very well. Hewas able to go about the heuse, how- ever, and to-day sat down to dinner with his family. Seen after he teft his seat.and laid down for a moment. He came back again, and as he sat down in his chair, he leaned forward on the table, as though suffering with pains in his breast, and in @ mement more, while the family conversation was going on ar-und him, he was dead. Mr. Lugrin was a native of Fredericton, and was the son of the late George F. Lugrin, a former Queen’s printer of this Province. He had been connected with several journalistic enterprises in this Province and in Prince idward Island, and was a man very much

iiked by all his fellow craftsmen. Mr, Lugrin was about sixty years of age. His

family consisted of three children and a sister, who presided over his household since the death oi his wife. Deat» resulted from angina pectoria. a i et os

Rererrine to a gentleman who was at one time a prominent official of the P. E. island Railway, the Grafton Merald of Dakota says, (Nov, 18):

“On Tuesday morning the happiest man on the North American continent was E. 0. Faulk- ner. He danced a Highland Fling, whistled Yankee Doodle and sang God save the Queen in two timesand one motion, and there was cause for it, too, as Mrs. Faulkner presented him with a handsome son and heir. other and son doing well, and E. O, says he can now take a rest from overwork during office hours as the young deputy is a host in himself.”

It is pleasing to learn that Mr. Faulkner is in such a prosperous way, and THE EXaMINER adds its congratulations,

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One quarter of the live steck of the United States is owned ard fed in the South. The Ssuth has $600 000,000 invest- ed in milch cows, oxen, o.her cattle, sheep, hogs, horses, and mules,

sauttilieeciee

Lord Salisbury’s Government intends to introduce proposals for a large increase of expenditure on the Navy.

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THH DAILY EXAMINER, DECEMBER 17. 1!

THE BEST YET!

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No Change in Business Contemplated ; but a Bona Fide Change ina Prices.

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NTILL the end of JANUARY NEXT, I will give such Bargains in DRY GOODS AND CLOTHING as will make everyone who will buy from me Happy, and in additioa will give you some of my Choice TEA GRATIS. To every bayer of $2.00 worth of DRY GOODS lb Good Tea. $4.00 “ ae “ee Mb se $6 on sé “ee cs 3ib se $3.09 ”" * - or Clothing, 41b Good Tea. $10.00 “é “e “ se ef tb “ Purchasers not requiring the Tea can have the equivalent value in other goods iu the Store. The Qaality of my Tea is well and favorab'y known. get Good Tea Free of Cost.

J. B. MACDONALD'S,

Ducer Sipeet,

This offers a rare opportunity to

Chytown, Dec 10, '84,

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PRRKING & STEARNS

X7ELL-KNOWN LOW PRICES ARE BEING FURTHER \ REDUCED TO CLEAR BALANCE OF THIS SEASON’S STOCK.

immense Discounts to clear balance of Fur-lined Cloaks. Emmense Discounts to clear balance of Winter Jackets. immense Discounts to clear balance of Millinery. ress Gicods, Shawls aud Hosiery Cut Away Down Veiy Low.

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Just See the Prices we are Selling Blankets at.

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HOLIDAY GOODS.

The Largest Stock, Newest Goods to be found—Useful and Ornamental. Prices to Please Everyone.

Our NEW, LARGE AND WELL-ASSORTED STOCK is now offered to the public at LOWEST POSSIBLE PRICES.

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Let All Remember that we will net be Undersold by any House in the bTrade.

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PERKINS & STERNS.

Ch’town, Dec. 11, ’85.

At Morris’ Bookstore

(CAMERON BLOCK,

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— OFENING, A FINE STOCK OF

Books, Stationery, Toys, Games and Fancy Goods,

AND THE FINEST STOCK OF

CHRISTMAS CARDS

in the city, being selections from RAPHAEL, TUCK & SONS. of psiand ; L. PRANG & CO., Boston; POULTON'S “™4™

PHOTOGRAPH CARDS,

And from other Celebrated Publishers,

For the convenience of customers at a distance, we have pyt up

Packages Containing 100 Cards at $i O09, $2.09 or $5.00.

Phese Packages contain an essortment of

Plain and Fringed Cards,

at about three times the value at the Metail Price, and will be mailed

the above sume, postpaid for either of

SATISFACTION GUARANTEED.

- LEONARD MORRIS.

Ch’town, Deo, 10, 1885—3wks .

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W. W. WELLNER

AS to-day completed bis «tock of HOLI- DAY GOODS, making the Finest Collection, in the diff rent lies usual y kept by him, to be feund in the city, , A Special Diecount for Cash during the Holidays,

Ch’town, Dec, 17 -3i on 17 19 23 why }i

Pf. ISLAND RUILWAY.

Ch: istmas and New Year's Excursions

ETURN TICKETS, at one first-class f, rj Rr issued to and from all Stations oe fe Railway (Sunday excepted) from 24th DECEM- BER, raw be dunn UARY Ist, 1886, both ineiy- sive. o return up to and y VARY iam p on llth JAN-

1€ cal Government having rescind regulations adopted by the varkden : = Health throughout the Province, in regard to restricting travel, all persons provided with certi- ficates of vaccination and freedom from infection are now at liberty to go where they please. ;

JAMES COLEMAN, Superintendent. Railway Office, Ch’town, Dec. 17, 1885, —pat eod wky prs 2j

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NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.

SEALED TENDERS addressed to the under-

signed and endorsed ‘*Tender for the Welland Canal,” will be received at this office until the arrival of the Eastern and Western mails on MONDAY, the 25th day of JANUARY next (1886), for raising the wails of the locks, weirs, &c., and eee the height of the banks of that part of the Welland Canal between Port Dalhousie and Thorold, and for deepening the Summit Level between Thorold and Ramey’s Bend, near Humberston.

The works, throughout, will be let in Sections,

Maps of ihe several localities, together with plans and descriptive specifications, can be sera at this office on and after MONDAY, the lith day of JANUARY next (1386), where printed forms of tender can be obtained, A like class of information relative to the works north of Allan- burg will be furnished at the Resident Engineer's Office, Thorold ; and for works south = Allan- burg, plans, specifications, &c., may be seen at the Resident Engineer's Office, Welland.

Contractors are requested to bear in mind thet tenders wiil not be considered unless made strictly in accordance with the printed forms, and, in the case of firms, except there are attached the avtual signatures, the nature of the occupation and place of residence of each mem- ver of the same; and further, an accepted bank cheque for the sum of T'wo Thousand Dollars or more-—according to the extent of the werk on the section -inust accompany the respective tenders, which sui shall be forfeited if the tendering declines entering into contract for the work, at the rates siated in the offer submitted,

The amount required in each case will be stated on the form of tender.

The cheque or money thus sent in will be returned to the respective parties whose tenders are not accepted.

This Department does not, however, bind itself to accept the Jowest or any tender,

By order. A, P. BRADLEY,

. Secre e Department of Railways and Canals, Ottawa, 9th December, 1885, del] Si law

Always Gives Satisfaction

WHEREVER USED.

Keniavitir, N. 8., Dee: 8, 1985. Please forward another case ef Woodill’s German Baking Powder. Never b fore bad such Pastry, JAMES McINTOSH. W. M. D. PEARMAN, Trustee, Halifax, N.S. Deo, 16, '85.

YOU GAN KOT

\y AKE a Mistake in gettiay your

Christmas P; ocents

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CHRISTMAS CARDS. Presents for Ladies, Presents for Gentlemen, Presents for Children,

Selling Cheaper than iver.

a@ Do not fail to see for yourself,

G. H. HASZARD,

QUEEN Dec, 12, 1885.

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‘QUARKA

OR SALE A balance of 1S barrels of . Cement, to clear, at $3.25 ; general price $4 . Apply at this office. oct 9 tf

Sleioiineenieil — OARDERS—Two or three gentlemen oF lady Boarders may find comforts accommodation by applying to Mre. Willism Kennedy, Brick House, Dilleborough Park. we pro tf

(JYO LET—The large brick Store om-Quees Street. neat to J, D. Macleod, Pomssee

sion givev firat of May, Apply to A. White apr27—2aw pat