, improvement is

“that their statement is says that the policeman is insolent and im-

eee at

Local and Other Items.

Tuere was no busittess at the Stipendiary Magistrate's Court this forenvon.

Tue Steam Navigation Co. steamers are bemg furnished for the comme season.

TnI } outs crossed tw Cape Tormentine to-day. and may be expected to return with the mails to-morrow morning

A LITTL# BOY named Green was run over by a truck on Hillsborough street this after- |

His right arm was very badly in-)

noon. jared.

THE Southport Ferry Boat is running on time from half-past six a, m. till nine p. m. -~honrs and half hours from Charlottetown side.

Ladies’, Boys’ and Youths’ Rub- ber Boots only $1.25, Misses’ 90 cts.., Children’s 75 cts.. at Dorsey & Jost's..-\w

Ons of the street signs, on the corner of Prince and Richmond Streets, is inadvert- ently spelled ‘“‘Pirnce.” We suggest that it be immediately removed.

Tue Concert to be given by the Char- lottetown Orchestral Club on the evening of Wednesday, will, probably, be one of the best of its kind. The Club has greatly im- proved since it last delighted our citizens. Judges says it is now the best musical Club in the Maritime Provinces.

THERE was a very active market to-day Prices were as follows: Beef, smail, from 8 to 14 cents; do. by qr., from 6 to 9 cents; Mutton, from 7 to 12 cents; Pork, from 5 to 54 cents; Butter, fresh, from 25 to 28 cents; do. tub, from 19 to 22 cents; Eggs, from 11 to 16 cents; Potatoes, from ZS to

2) a ’ on Cents.

THE annual meeting of the Congregation of St. James’ Church was held last night, when the following gentlemen were elected ‘Srustees for the ensuing year: J. D. Mason, Esq., Chairman; A. M_ Kennedy, Esq., Secretary; Wm. McLean, Esq., Treasurer; J. W. Morrison, David Small, Daniel Mce- Kinnon, and George McLeod, Esquires.

I. 0. 0. F.—On Fni- ae. day, the 26th ef April EY (the Natal Day of the Order), an Odd Fellows’ Entertainment will be yiven in the Market Hall. Particulars will be published in a few days. H. Jas. Patmer, Chairman Com. April 2, 1878.

“Tus Patriot, in referring to our hint re-

agarding its good taste, flies off into abuse

and correction of our correspondents ; and winds up by making the astounding state- ment that. we despise in our hearts the Rev. S. Lawson and Mr. Donald McKay. How this can convince the public that the | Put- riol’s ideas ot taste are good we know’ not. {t, we think, rather indicates that when -an made on the Patriot's articles it always consists of abuse.

YESTERDAY one of the police force insert-

. ed in our columns a correction of the Pat- *iot’s statement, that the police abused a

prisoner while taking him to the lock-up. The Petriot of this morning does not deny incorrect ; but it

‘putant for having, we presume, the auda- city tocorrect the Patriot. It also hints ‘that he be brought to task for his insolence.

‘It isa pity the policemen will not submit te all the odium the Patriot is willing to cast upon them. The Patriot should be careful to publish facts ; and when it is corrected because it does not de so, it should receive its punishment meekly.

Tue followihg touching words we clip from the ‘* Argus’: -

‘*What we want is a person to repair hats for newspaper men, and other poor people who are not able to buy new ones.”

We had the idea that if any one of our contemporaries could invest in new hats it would certainly be the Queen’s Printer. But if those who are fed by Her Majesty’s Local Government feel the ‘pinch for bread” and are compelled to wear old clothes it is an indication that the offices are not so lucrative as was fondly anticipat-

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Legislative Notes and Comments.

HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY.

The “* Assessment Amendment passed yesterday afternoon.

Mr. McKay again submitted his amend- ment respecting the taxation of the towns. He delivered a speech in favor of general taxation and a general distribution of Pro- yincial grants.

—_—— or aa Flowers and Vines in the House.

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There are many interesting and beautiful experiments that can be carried on in the house in the winter, it seems strange that fo more attention has been paid to the sub- ject before, but from present appearances there will soon be as great a furore over the pee if we may so call it, as there has

eon over the art of decorating pottery. Now is the time to adorn our “‘living room” |

with vines and growing plants that will both)

beautify and interest. Don’t fail to place over one door at least a pot of ivy. It will ereep and trail around and look so novel in a cold winter day.

score and ten are wont to believe that!

amivy vine ‘‘makes the room warmer in winter, and cooler in summer.” How- ever this may be, it will well repay the care it requires in twining ‘it arountl the picture cords or washing off the leaves once a week,

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‘THE SITUATION...

Sammary of Speeches in the British Parliament,

Beaconsfield and North-

cote Speak.

The British Empire Wust Not Only be Enjoyed, but Maintained,

(Special Despatch to Daily Kaaminer.) Lonpon, April 8. In the House of Lords, Lord Beaconsfield moved an address of thanks to the Queen for the message calling out the reserves; and followed with a speech of over an hour's duration, which was repeatedly cheered. A report from the lobby says that the fLords will undoubtedly vote the address unanimously.

In the Commons this afternoon Sir Staf- ford Northcote, in moving the Address of the Queen calling out the reserves, said that the action of the Government in the present emergency was not that war was intended, but was a step taken simply as a precau- tionary measure. The Treaty of Paris has been set aside, and the Treaty of San Stefano submitted. It was, therefore, necessary that a Power interested in the preservation of Europe's peace should ask the nature of the San Stefano Treaty.

The Chancellor further said that Eng- land’s object was to prevent a Conference assembling that was not a real Conference, assembled with a desire that Europe should settle the precise terms of the Treaty. He hoped the difficulty might be got over, but that was not likely in the state of present aflairs. England has no desire for war, but she was determined to stand wpon her rights and duty.

Mr. Gladstone has not moved any amend- ment to the address.

In the House of Lords, this afternoon, Harl Beaconsfield, after a retrospect of the Government’s past policy, criticised the Treaty of San Stefano, drawing conclusions similar to those contained in Lord Salis- bury’s despatch. Although every article of the treaty was a deviation from the treaties of 1856 and 1871, he would not call them violations, because, had they been consid- ered at the Congress as England desired, they might have been remarked as sugges- tions. He showed that the ,possession of Bessarabia was not a trifling local interest.

Lord Palmerston had strongly insisted upon its cession to Roumania, as involving free navigation of the Danube. The Con- gress could not take place after Russia re- fused to conform to her previous engage- ments, and to the treaty of Paris. He pointed out the various ways in which the existing situation im the Kast imperilled the British Empire, The Egyp tian one threatened Constantinople. There was, consequently, no reason why the Rus- sians might not march to the Suez Canal. He could not conceive why England should be unarmed, when all the other Powers were arming. The British Empire must not only be enjoyed,but maintained.

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Missionary Services.

THe Sabbath School Branch of the Meth- odist Missionary Society of this city held its annual Services in the Brick Church on the evenings of Sunday and Monday. The Rev. Mr. Betts, of Summerside, preached an able sermon on Sunday night. His sub- ject was the applicability of the Christian religion to the wants of man. He said man is a complex being. In his passions and many of his tastes he is allied to animals; but in his reason, his force of will, and spirit he is allied to God. The Christian religion teaches man how to overcome his animal passions and nature, and leads him to aspire to that which is spiritnal, intellectual and good.

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All through the sermon the preacher showed that he was master of his subject, and that he arrived at the conclusion that

the Christian religion is the only sys- tem of worship adapted to man, not only because he had been taught so from childhood, but had _ satisfied

his own mind by thoughtand study of the rea- sonableness of Christianity. He is evident- ly able to give a reason for the faith that is in him. Our pulpits would be elevated if all the Christian ministers of our day would occasionally deal with their texts in a purely argumentative style, and supply their con- gregations with the proofs which the Bible contains of the superiority of the Christian Religion as a system of ethics. The Mis- sionary meeting held on Monday night was of the most interesting kind, and was every way successful. The Rev. Mr. Lathern oc- cupied the chair, and entered into every part of the service with spirit, which largely contributed to the success of the meeting. Feur speeches were delivered ; three by very young men—Sabbath-school scholars. Mr. Alexander Brown, jr., in a very sensi- ble and ‘argumentative speech, endeavored

The old ladies of three | to prove that the Christian religion might

be preached to every heathen nation within the period of twenty years, if Christians were fully alive to their duty. Mr. W alter | Taylor gave a glowing description of the! great Northwest of this Dominion, of the work that has already been done there by

to elear them from dst and ¢lear the pores ao that the plant can breathe. In one cor- ner hang an ornamental bracket. On that place an ivy vine, too, and train it over the top of your window. On the other side plant a small box of ‘ morning glory” Give them plenty of sun, and you will find a marvelous return for a small amount of

mijssionavies, and spoke of the bright rospects which the future of that part of the Dominion affords. Mr. Simpson | Lathern, in a very practical speech, showed that missionaries have frequently been the pioneers of civilization. Considering the youth of the speakers, we must say the ef- forts were very successful.

pains and trouble.

also spoke. The~sums contributed by the

i EWS BY TELEG RAPH. was read from the platform by Mr.

iW. Goff, of the Second

R. K. Jost, of Prince Street School, and Mr. Methedist School. The sums presented show an increase over last fyear, and commendable _ interest taken by the scholars in the missionary

cause. The totvl sum contributed this year is $685. The singing was conducted by the children. Miss Morris presided at the or

gan, and was accompanied by Mr. Pope Fletcher with the cornet. We had almosé omitted the report of the Secretary, which was short, concise, and to the point. We may here be excused for propounding a! question which has no particular reference to the Missionary Meeting held last night, but to the practice in all Christian Churches of parading, in figures, the amounts given for Christign purposes. Does the practice seem to be in accord with the injunction of the Saviour, ‘f When thou doest alms, let not thy left hand know what the right hand doeth ?’ Certainly many give because they ‘know the fact will be trumpeted.

Died.

On Wednesday, the 3rd inst., of diptheria; the youngest child of Mr. Andrew Hand, of Dromore, Lot 37. On Sunday, the 6th, his three remaining children died of the same fatal disease, and Mrs. Hand is not expected to recover.

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FENHE Subseriber wishes toinform his friends and the public generally that he still keeps on hanel a choice assortment of f

AT HIS OLD STAND,

and will be pleased to have them call and inspect for themselves.

ON HAND, |

I) CHESTS CONGOU THA,

(** New Season ’’) 1,600 Lbs. Canadian Cheese, 10 Casks American Kerosene Oil,

(120° test ; 36 cts. per gal.)

20 BARRELS SUGAR

{all kinds),

100 Bbls, Sup, Sxtra Flour,

3 Puns. Very) Choice

MOTLASSHS 20 doz. Pickles, 20 doz. Assorted Jams

20 boxes Dessert Prunes,

100 Tins Sardi nes CANS PEACHES, PINEAPPLES STRAWBERRIES TOMATOES, NEW RAISINS, ZANTE CURRANTS? DRIED APPLES, STEWINS PRUNES, 300 QUARTS CRANBERRIES, y GREEN GRAPES 100 LBS. SMOKED HALIBUT, 23 OTLS. CODFISH, 100 BOXES DIGBY HERRING.

and all goods usually found in a First- Class Grocery Store.

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FAMILIES: SUPPLIED BY THE MONTH

DONALD NICHOLSON.

Jan. 16, 1878—y.

JOB PRINTING Neatly and Promptly @3 Executed at the EXAMINER Print- ing Rooms, Water Street, Charlottetown,

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Advertisements under this heading, in space not exceeding half an inch, will be insert- ed for Ten Cents per day.

AY FOR SALE — Nine Tons, —in bales of about 275tbs. each,—good—at $1.00 per hundred. Apply to JOHN NEWSON, April 9—-}w \ ANTED. — Board and Lodging for three persons. Address, stating terms, ‘* W. M.,” EXAMINER OFFICE.

Charlottetown, April, 2, 1878—pat 6i \ ANTED.—A HOUSEMAID, mu.: Le

well recommended, and a good washer and ironer. Enquire at the EXAMINER Orricn,

Charlottetown, March 30, 1877—lw ANTED-— By a steady, respectable

\ young man, a situation in a Store or | Office, or at any respectable employment, |

BE SHOWN ON WONDAY, the 4th March,

200 PATTERNS

Groceries and P Provisions, ( \ \ \)] \ \ T WEEDS,

West of England and Seotch Makes,

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BLACK & BLUE BROADCLOTHS,

~ Worsted & Fancy

COATINGS!

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made upin the best styles and at the shortest notice.‘

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A GREAT SUCCESS.

A SPLENDID ASSORTMENT

Men's and Boys’ Hats.

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We offer Spgcrat [npucemeNrs in House |

Furnishing Goods

DAMASKS, REPPS, CRETONNES,

MOREENS, ETC.

SHEETINGS, PILLOW COTTON, WINDOW HOLLAND, White & Grey GALIGG,SETE. CARPETINGS, HEARTH RUG&S,} MATTS & MATTINE, FLOOR Gti CLOTH, ETC.

\ OF OICE ASSORTMENT OF

Good references. Apply at this Office. March 20— ' of

\ ANTED — At a moderate rent, a HOUSE containing 6 or 8 rooms. Ap.

Paper Hangings.

ply by letter at the Office of this paper.

March 11l-- \ TANTED — A complete set of the | “ROYAL GAZETTE” for the last}

five years, or any intermediate years. Apply!

Rev. Mr. Betts? at this Office, stating price.

Feb. 28, °78—

GEO. DAVIES & 00.

GOODS |

SINGLE GARMENTS [and SUITS

DEPARTMENT)

* (of the road leading from the Main R

Guat pe ais

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FAT OXEN. FAT OXEN.

MILCH COW & CALB. HAY, STRAW, ‘WHEAT, &€.

I WILL SELL by AUCTION, on

Monday next, the 15th inst.,

AT 1] o’cLocK, at the Farm of Thomas Morris, Esq., Charlottetown Royalty, opposite St. _ Dunstan’s College, 4 Heavy Fat OXEN, in splendid order, 1 Very Fine MILCH COW and CALF— calved about ten days. About 15 Tons HAY, 15 Tons STRAW, in lots to suit es

100 Bushels Choice Seed Wheat.

| B. WILSON HICGS,

ff) Auctioneer, Ch’town, April 8—pat t sale ar & ne li

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SALE OF STALLIONS

PAT CATTLE. -

I HAVE been instructed by the Hon. J. C.

Pore to offer, at AUCTION, on the Market Square at 12} o'clock, on

Tuesday, the 16th April next,

The splendid thoroughbred HORS = WARRIOR.” om old, im . by the Government in 1875. His Colts, which can be seen at Kensington Brewery, are very promising, and prove him to be a tirst-class stock getter.

Also—The handsome and powerful Draught HORSE “CHAMPION,” 17 hands high, weight 1,600 Ibs., compact, active, and a splendid worker. g

Also—3 FAT OXEN,

a The Stock can be viewed at the Brew- ery any day previous to sale.

WM. DODD, Auctioneer.

Ch’town, March 30—

¢ AUCTION! s Fishing Station at Rustico,

TO BE SOLD, ON Thursday, the 9th May next, at 11 o'clock, on the premises, rQXuE FISHING STATION of the late

E. RB. Churchill, which comprises all that tract of Land situate on Rustico Beach, 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 Magnetie Meridian of the year 1764, south sixty degrees west, two hundred feet, to the shore of Rustico Bay ; thence north sixty degrees east to the said Terrace ; and thence southwardly along

the same to the place of commencement—to- gether with Buildings thereon.

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4 Fishing BOATS, 8 DORLES,

38 PUNCHEONS,

Lot of Fishing Gear, Baits, Barrels, &e., Xe., &e.§ Terms at sale. J. S. CARVELL, Administrator, Ch'town, March i1--eod wkly t sale

AUCTION!

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MORTGAGE SALE.

To be Sold by PUBLIC AUCTION, on Tueg- day, the Fourth day of June next, A. D. 1878, at the hour of Twelve o'clock, noon, at the new Law Court House, in Summerside, in Prince County, in Prince Edward Island, under and

virtue of a Power of Sale contained in an

Indenture of Mortgage, bearing date the

Kighth day of February, One Thousand

Eight Hundred and Seventy, and made

between James Ludlow Holman, late of

Summerside, in Prince County, in the

said Island, aud Ada L. Holman, his wife, ot the one part, and Jane Dover, late of

Keswick, in the County of , Cumberland,

in England, of the other part, -

LL that Tract, Piece or Parcel of Land situate, lying and being in Townshi Number Seventeen, in the Parish of Richmond, jin Prince County aforesaid, bounded as fol- ‘lows, thatis to say: Commencing at a stake | fixed in the Bank of Bedeque Bay, in the centre | ing fi to said Bay, and running from thencé north untibit | strikes the Main ltoad aforesaid ; thence west lalong said road until it strikes Alexander | Kennedy's east line ; thence south along said {line to Bedeque Bay ; thence eastwardly along | said Bay to the piace of commencement, con- taming Twenty-four Acres, a little more or jless, together with all Buildings, Rights, | Members and Appurtenances thereto ema

‘ing or in anywise appertaining. r

| For farther particulars apply to Messrs.

| Hodgson & McLeod, Solicitors, Charlottetown.

Dated this Twenty-ninth day of Mareb,

: 1878.

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HODGSON & MceLEOD,

| Attorneys for Exeentor and Adininistratora of Mortgagee.

April 4—-wkly ¢ sale

TOBACCO. TOBACCO. Prime Chewing & Smoking Tobacca,

SECOND TO NONR. Sold at prices to suit the times. > Give us a

call, HICKEY & STEWART.

i | No, 1 Queen St., Ch’town, March 13—1m eod