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————————— SS EE ee en a ee AMINE IN \ I Jleasure in seconding the resolution sub- THE PAMI NE IN PRELAN dD.) itted by Mr. Murphy. Mr. Byrne's : D mr. BXAMINEE- ‘aaah was brief and eloquent. Heisa } A N UJ A K 5

JANUAKY 26, 1830

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The Meeting at St. Peter's.

xr the pur-

A meerine of electors called fc so of “discussing Local and Provincial affairs,” will be held at St. Peter's on Fri- next. The local representatives of the dis- trict, together with the Commissioner of Public Works, L. H. Davies, Esq., and other centlemen in local politics, are in- vited to attend.

We infer that the design of those who promote the meeting, 18, if possible, to ob- tain a vote censuring the Local Govern- ment : but we are at an utter loss to imagine their grounds for censure. Of course, the Governinent (as every earthly ment will) have not dono all things well. We have several times had occasion to point out errors they have committed. But they have largely cut down expendi- ture; they have reduced taxation ; the public works are vigorously and economl- manage ; the education department, under the Superintendent, is better administered than Was ; there ara no complaints of any importance against either the Attorney General or the Provincial Secretary; and though the Legislature has not yet been reduced, nor the Local Civil Service yet put upon the best an most economical basis, the Gov- ernment has shown its desire to accomplish these desirable objects. In point of fact there does not, so far, exist a single act of public importance which the promoters of the meeting can point to as worthy of cen- sure by the public at large ; there is ab- solutely nothing to show that the Govern-

Govern-

new ever it

ment is not entitled to a longer trial. ‘Farther consideration” has” probably convinced the wire-pullers of the Opposi- tion that this is true, and that to get the people to vote for resolution con- demning the Local Goverament would be a

their papers

any

hopeless task. So we see by that they are trying to turn the discussion against the appointment of Senator Car- vell, on the ground that it is insulting to King’s County. This isa matter in which the Dominion Government is concerned ; and we have too much respect for the people of St. Peter's to suppose that. hav- ing come together to express their opinions upon they —withont any notice or to express their opinion upon a matter for which the Dominisn Government is respon- sible. But should such an attempt he made by the wire pullers of the Grits, it must be shown, in erder to establish their case, that every Senator, heretofore ap- pointed, has resided in the County he is supposed particularly to represent. The wire-pullers will find it a hard matter to do this. Avyain, it must be shown, that the men available in the County for so high and responsible a position, were free to ac- ceptit. The nameof the Hon. Mr. Prowse was mentioned in connection with the ap- pointment. No one doubts that Mr. Prowse would be a guod Senator. But, in making the appointment, the Dominion Government were obliged to take inte cen- sideration the fact that he is already a re- presenitative in the Local Legislature and a member of the Local Government. What guarantees had they that the constituents of Mr. Prowse were prepared to dispense with his services, and be subjected to the tur- moil of an election? How did they know that the [sland would care to bear the loss and expense which his appointment would entail? It has been complained that the Dominion Gevernment draws to itself the able men in publie life, leaving only second- rate men to carry on local affairs; but, in order to the preservation and indepen- dence of the Federal Union, able men are as mich needed in Local Legislatures and Governments as they are in those of the Dominion. Again, the Dominion Govern- ment might consider that if, by its action, it subjected the Province to loss and tron- bie, the Province would have a verg fair claim for damages, and such action micht properly be among the arguments put for- | ward in a claim for ‘Better Terms.” All| these considerations— which apply to A. J. McDonald, Esq. ,to the Hon. Mr. Gordon.to everyone in King’s County whose seein has been mentioned in connection with the appointment, as well as to Mr. Prowse— must hove weighed with the practical statesm 1 Wild form the Dominion Cabinet ; and they must he shown to be| invalid and of no weight, before the wire-| pullers con establish the idea that in the! appointment of a non-resident. Kino’s County has been insulted. | re But, apart from these considerations the apps intment of Senator Carvell is . fixed faci. Senator Carvell is now, and will be, iaa position to do ‘ine’s County yood service. Wehave no doubt tliat he will do bis duty in any case; but it is not

Local affairs, are going

preparation—

how

usually in the nature of pablic men to in- |!

sar +} , 32 Teas ,Aareue o 2 : ’ ~ " ot mselves very warmly in behalf of ( uv S ; t i@y are unfriendly ; and persons who have a real desire to see the inter VO | sce the interests of King’s County advanced, will be careful not to give much heed to the wire-py'tars who wish to turn a meeting, called to di:e cuss loca! aifairs, into an occasion for an c : ‘ 5 . cm. attack upon the Dominion Government and Senator Carvell |

Biake, James Reddin,

Relief for the Distressed.

A MOST SUCCESSFUL MELTING IN ST. PATRICK'S HALL. Sullvat,

Speeches by Hon. W. Ww.

ot ‘ a William Murphy, “sa., ¥. i 4

James Byrne, © ©. C., Judge Reddin, cr. RK. Bowers, Hica., sev.

meeling of St. Dunstan’s congregation held in St. Patrick’s Hall, for the purpose of responc - ing to the appeal of the land for help in this their hour of distress

i * . ' . } and misfortune. The meeting was openes at 7 o'clock, sharp, by appointing Owea Connolly, Esq., to. the Chair, and Mb). Henry Hughes, Secretary. At the open- ing St. Patrick’s Hall was crowded to ex- cogs with an enthusiastic people, all show that they

On Sunday evening 4 was

people of Ire

ing in their interested faces were ready to respond to Ireland’s painfv! call cheerfulness, liberality an promptitude. The Yhairman brietly ex-

: , a | plained the object of the meeting, atiet

with

which

Hon. W. W. Sutrtvan ascended th platform and delivered an elequent speech. He said it was his pleasing yet paintr duty to address auch a vast assembly upo the distress and poverty which now exists in certain portions of Ireland. for months past reports, of unusual depression, of fail-! ure ef crops, and lastly, of famine, hav : eome from that once beautiful land; an: the peopie in the south and west are no‘ suffering from want and privation. Funds for the relief of the distressed have been organized. To the fund started by the Duchess of Marlborough the people of Ire- land have contributed largely, as much as their means would allow ; but the amoun so raised has not been sufficient to relieve the pressing want, and an appeal for hel}: is consequently made to the people o Canada and the United States. He fel confident that the people would contri means. Peopk the this world in order they may do good with, them and the greatest rood that can be Gone is in the exercise Now there im no greater object of charity on the face o

the globe to-day than the starving and des

bute according te their get goods of

that

‘ he ++ ° of cnarity.

| titute people in the south and in the wes of Ireland. Here Mr. Sullivan gave a brie’ description of the peverty and destitutier prevailing in the districts named, and the brought to the recollection of his hearers the generous response that the peeple o the Empire made when the homes of the Mother Country were rendered disconsolate and when the widows and orphans of the British soldiers who fell at the point of the Russian bayonet appealed for help. Mr Sullivan dwelt on-the point that assistance should be given without regard to creed, a: in freland at the present time men of var ious creeds are suffering from the woefu effects of gaunt famine. He was of opinion that His Worship the Mayor should have taken the initiative in the matter, am hoped that he might yet see his way clear to calla meeting of the citizens, for the purpose of relieving the poor of Ireland, a an early date. Mr. Sullivan then submittec the following resolution :—

Whereas it appears by accounts receiver from reliable sources, that there is great dis tress and suffering throughout Ireland, anc that in the south and west of the country famine is impending ; and aid for the destitute is urgently required,

Resolved Therefore, That, in the opinion o this meeting, it is most desirable that promp’ steps be taken to assist, as much as_ possible the needy people of Ireland; and that for suck purpose afund be raised to be called ‘* The Irish Relief Fund,” and that the citizens gen erally be solicited to contribute to the same.

P. R. Bowers, Esq., seconded the reso lution, and afterwards made a few short re. marks on the subject. He alse expressed his intention of tabling a resolution ask ing the Mayor to call a public meeting tc take further action in relieving the distress of ireland. :

Wittiam Murrenuy, Esq., C. C., then came forward and delivered a touching ad- dress, in the course of which he said: We have heard a great deal about the distress in Ireland. What the meaning of that ‘‘ distress” was the younger portion of us had no conception. The poorest and most destitute here are well off compared with the poor in Ireland. He travelled through Ire- land when a boy. The people were well off then to what they are now. Their shoulders, if is true, were then bent down by that weight which bent the shoulders of the farmers for many years in this Island. The famine raged. True,it cannot beremembered by many of us, but is no doubt remembered by our fathers; and all he could say is, that| if the people of Galway were as poor to day

as they were then, Heaven help them.

Some of the best people in the cities of that

can tes {County were living in hovels inte which the |

}poorest and most destiiute amongst us ” , | } 4 ‘i j } e |would not enter. Mr. Murphy favored

ithe action of the congregation in calling the |me-ting.

He had no doubt but citizens Seneraily would assist in the work, as the caarity woull be bestowed all creeds in Ireland. Mr.

conelusion of his excellent ' ;

on the poor of Ri yenhey + +} blurpay, at the In address, moved he following resolution B23 sari toe Phat } F hzsolved,-—That a committee of

H fourteen nersons be appointed to

: solicit subscriptions from the citizens and t ; irom the citizens and to generally carry out tie object in the Resolution first passed. Aarry pre inn °1> ray} ; ‘ _ AND FURTHER Chat the tollow- Ing persons do constitute the said committee ; “1essrs. Owen Connolly, Thomas Handra.- ar J ? tr i — ‘ 5 . an, Joun Hughes, James Byrne, Maurice a din, Philip Coyle, senr., 4 rick Kelly, William Konghan, Charles gins ste 2: ' ‘ . sag » Pei r OHall-ran, Henry B. Smith, Michael McQuade and Henry liughes.,

> eLt rE vESULVED, —

| Jamas Byrne, Eso : » Hsq., ©. C., had much Jan, 17

stirring speaker and does not fail to receive the whole attention of his hearers. In the course of his speech he‘ably dealt with the matter at issue. His remarks on the cause of the whole trouble ; viz., The Land Ques-

‘tion, were well grounded, and when he

pictured to the audience how the land troubles of the French peasant and the P. E. Island farmer were agitated and redress- ed. he received rounds of applause. He referred te Mr. Parngf as Ireland's most eloquent agitator, coming forth among the American people, soliciting sympathy and assistance for the distressed people of | Ire- land, and how the brave and noble citizens of the United States and Canada have com- bined to send forth abundant relief to the destitute in Ireland.

Jupcr Repprn’s address was delivered very __ feelingly. His Honor first al- luded to grand purpose for which the meeting was convened. It was, he said, to exercise eharity—the noblest grace emplant- ed in the soulof men. A wail of woe has come to us acrossthe broad Atlantic. That dear old land, the home of our forefathers, is now threatened with famine. Its dearest sons are now stretching out their hands to us for assistance. Shall we not respond ! Yes? We would have hearts as hard as steel if we did not. He reminded English- men and Scotchmen as well as their de- scendants, that the brave, noble and gener- ous sons of Lreland fought side by side with them in the battle field,against the commor enemy of Great Britain, and then appealed to men of all nationalities to aid in this

grand cause of charity. He implored all

present to give liberally; to roll up a sum which would be worth send- ing across the Atlantic, and said

| that perhaps the day would come when we

in this little Island would be visited by famine, and that we would stretch out our hand to foriegn countries for assistance, and Ireland, generous Iréland, would be the first to make a prompt response. Flis Honor then moved the following resolu- tion: —

Resolved,’ That a subscription list be opened,

Rey. A. McGiurvray seconded the reso- lution with much pleasure. He compli- mented the Irish people on their attach- ment to their clergy, and dwelt on the third of their Christian graces—charity. He re- minded his hearers that the poor would al- ways be with them; how in helping the poor they helped the Lord ; and instructed them on the manner in which they getld perform charitable acts, viz : in doing them to remember they were working for God. He then brought to memory how the sons

now

: . i of Ireland spring up as usefal and leading

citizens in every clime. They were, he said, brave and fearless on the battle field, brilliant in literature, and_ eloquent in speech ; while the daughters of Ireland were remarkable in all countries of the globe for their purity and beauty. The Rey. gentleman closed his address with a strong appeal on behalf of the famine- stricken people of Ireland.

The resolutions submitted were carried unanimously. Before the meeting adjourn- ed, four hundred and eighty-six dollars were subscribed, and nearly the whele of of that amount was paid in cash.

Immediately before adjournment, Thos. Handrahan, Esq., was appointed to the Chair and an unanimous vote of thanks was tendered to the Chairman.

The writer has never attended a meeting at which all present showed such hearty co-operation in forming a fund for. any charitable purpose. Itis to be hoped cit- izens generally will render assistance, and that before many days elapse the chairman of the above committee will be able te send a handsome amount from the ‘‘ pearl of the northern seas” to the ‘‘ Emerald Gem of the Eastern World.”

APPLES. APPLES.

I WILL SELL AT AUCTION AT THE

Jueen Street Auction Rooms,

—on-

Tuesday, 27th inst,

AX 2

o’CLOCK, P. M., 25 Bbis. Nova Scotia Apples. W. D. STEWART,

Auctioneer, 18S0.

iON GHURGH

U COl

eo i SABBATH SCHOOL C

Jan. 26,

BP peepee in connection with Zion Church will give a

oncert and Literary Eatertainment,

IN THE BASEMENT,

Sin fE a % . by nofa A + ! ¥ NI3 Tiursiay, the oth February, _ Assisted by the Choir and several musical instruments, we intend this to be one of the most enjoyable entertainments of the season ; ° > - . “i Admission 15 cents ; children 10 cents. Doors open at 74 o'clock ; concert to com- imence at 8, D. M. FRASER, Musical Director. LAWSON, mupt. S, School. Zaw wth, pres pat ar

J. A,

Jan, 26, 1880

Finnan Haddies, UST RECEIVED per Northern @F choice lot of Finnan Haddies, at FISH MARKET, Grafton Street.

Light,

, 1880,

8so.

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First Arrival this Year.

We have just received, ex Str. “Northern Light,’ several cases of

NEW GO0D8

New Black Silk Velvets, New Colored Sill Velvets, ’ New Colored Satins, New Black Satins, New Black Velveteens

Fillings, Edgings and Laces.

NEW LACE CURTAINS.

Berlin Wool and Yarns,

Wool Damasks, Fringes and Curtain Holders.

20:

SPECIAL.

The remainder of our

Fur Goods, Ladies’ Cloth Jackets, Ladies’ Ulsters, Knitted Wool Goods, and Blankets,

—WILL BE SOLD AT A-—

BiG DISCOUNT,

In order to clear them out

before the season is over.

Cash customers in want of ny of the above Goods will save money by giving us a call.

BLAIS & SIGE,

January 5, 1890,

CHARLOTTETOWN Mutual Fire Insurance Co’y,

or" HOURS, from 10 a, m., to 1 p,m

H. V. PALMER, Acting Secretary Secretary's Office, Kent Street, } Jan. 26th, 1880—lwk eod §

en

FOR SALE.

¢) PEDLARS’ SLEIGHS, all running part new. Price low. —ALso— 1 Light Wood Sleigh, price 36 only.

1 Box Sleigh, price only $6, 1 Light Sleigh, suitable for hauling water.

HENRY COOMBS,

Jan. 26, 1880—3i

vs fg ag

‘BUDA’ FLOUR,

AND OTHER Choice Brands, FOR SALE AT

BEER & GOFP’S.

Jan, 12, 1880.

To Carriage Builders |

\ \ TE have in Stock a large lot of Wood Stuff, in

Hubs, Common Axles,

Steel Axles, Carriage Springs, Bolis and Nuts, Castings, tivets, | Bands, &¢. 30 Tons Assorted Refined Iron.

_ BEER & SONS, Jan. 16, 1880—3i pat pres 1m

Dissolution of Partnership,

HE Co-Partnership heretofore carried om

by the Subscribers, under the name of Dorsey & Jost, has this day been dissolved by mutual cousent. All debts dne by the Firm will be paid by R, K. Jost, to whom all are indebted to said Firm are requested o make payment-—at McGill’s old stand, Queen Street.

JOHN DORSEY, RICH’D K. JOST. Charlottetown, Jan, 15, 1880—rg ar pat 3i

8. 8. "NORTHERN LIGHT,”

ILL MAKE DAILY TRIPS between

¥Y Georgetown and Pictou, until further notice, (Sundays excepted) leaving Georgetowm at 6a. m., and Pictou at 1.40 p. m., woather

permitting. WM. MITCHELL, Agent o Dep't.

Ch’town, Dee. 19, 1879.

COOK HD

CORNED BEEF,

Most Economical for Family Use, being More than Twice its Weight of Uncoeked

Sold by the Th. and in ‘ing pbs BEER & GOFP’S,

NOTICE.

I TAKE this opportunity to inform the public that I have leased the new S recently fitted up at McGill’s Old Stand, on Queen Street, a few doors below the London House; and having bought the Stock and Machinery of the late Firm of Dorsey & Jost, I shall be prepared, in a few days, to carry on the Boot and Shoe, business in all its branches. Custom work a specialty—on cash principles.

JOHN DORSEY. Ch’town, Jan. 15, 1880 --ar pat

GOLDEN SYRUP.

Very Choice. 8 CTS. PER POUND,

tn Pas

BEER & GOFF'S.

Jan. 13, 1880,

The New Year Has Come,

come and settle their accounts.

The subscriber respectful uests all parties owing him, sieckes _—

Note of Hand or Book Account, To Settle the Same at Gnee.

J. QUIRK.

Jan. 2, 1880—9i eod, h ne 3w

complete ; a

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