trees, young and ¢ ‘ . ave } tlying signs, awnings, and even the iron|

awning posts, which were snapped like reeds, in Broadway and other streets, ex-| nosed to the fury of the tempest. Wash- ington Parade Ground presented, yester- day morring, @ scene of desolation, most of the trees being prostrated. ‘Tompkins Square ard the other Parks suffered equally. A number of chimney tops were carried off. The city generally exhibited all the appearance of the ravages of “an engel of death on the blast.”

The shipping was considerably damag- ed at the wharves in the Fast River, and am the Nerth River several dragged their anchors. Tne whistling of the wind through the cordage was fearful. Many vessels, as will be seen, were driven ashore. Accexnts of serious disasters at sea are expected. It was indeed, a rough mght.

- old, and carrying away

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yet "i ry Hi ee lll

THE Subscriber has mnch pleasure in notifying the Public, that the Direc- tors of the

- “ Alliance Life & Fire Insurance

ATER FROM CALIFORNIA.

The U. S. Mail Steamship Crescent City, Capt. Brown, has arrived from Cha. gres, (via) Kiagston, Ja. with 157 passen- gers. The Crescent City brings $180,- 000 in gold dust, in the hands of passen- gers.

A destructive fire occurred at San Fransisco en the 14th of June. Over 300 buildings destroyed. Lose estimated at $4,000,000.

Much embarrassment to businesa men will be the necessary consequence, and great Joss probably to shippers and mer- chants in the Northern cities of the United States.

The news from the mining districts continues to be unfavourable, owing to the high state of the water in the creeks and rivers,

Tae Leemcarore.—By a Proclama- tion in yesterday’s Gazette the Legisla- ture, of this Island stands prorogued until the 2d of October next.

DIED.

On Monday afiernoon, Mr. Richard Yates, aged 75 years, after a few hours illness.

On the 27th inst., Emily, dayghter of Mr. George Hubbard, aged. 4 months.

At White Sands, on the 9th inst., in the 26th year of her age, efter a short iI!ness of a few hours, Julian, wife of Mr. iTector Gillis.

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PASSENGERS.

In the Steamer Rose, on Sunday, Mr. hi‘Phelim, and two in the steerage.

In the Brig Decision, for England, sailed yesterday—John D. Vivian, Esq, and lady.

SHIP NEWS.

Exterep.—July 27--Jane, Crane, do., do.; Rey Roy, Turnbull, Pugwash, lime- stone; Brothers, M‘Rae, Buctouche, do.

HRW CHEAP STORE,

Foot oF QuEEN Street, NEXT TO, Ma. Perer Maceowan’s, 122 PACKAGES Genuine Teas, .~~ Porto Rico Sugar, Olive Oil, Superfine Flour; Salad Qil, ia cases; White Wine Vinegar; [avannah Cigars ; Newman, Hunt & Co.’s best Port Wine, different diamonds ; Golden Sherry; Hen- nessey’s and Martei’s Cognac Brandy, Dark and Pale; Holland’s Gin; Jamaica Spirits, 40 per eent. over proof, &c.

The above articles—warranted genuine and the best of their kind—being a con- signment, are offered for sale for a short time only, wholesale or retail, at uncom- menly low prices for cash, as the whole must shortly be closed.

Families and dealers will find this an excellent opportunity of supplying them- ‘elves on better terms than the articles ‘a be imported.

A. DAVIDSON.

duly 27, 1850. wy,

Company”

OF LONDON,

have authorised him to make a consider- able reduction in the rates of Premium.

As policys hereafier become renew- able, the Subscriber will grant receipts at the reduced rate, without the necessity of a new Policy being issued.

All persons desirous of Insuring are respectfully invited to take Policys from

ithe “ Atuiance.” Noman can consider

his property to be safe unless he be in-

sured, “Delays are dangerous,” espe-

cially in this matter. Sat verbum sapienti. CHARLES YOUNG,

Ch. Town, July 27. 13w Agent.

Way AGA Hooper's Cheap New Store. Situated at the South Side of Queen Square.

ATTACHED TO THE Brick Hovusk, WHERE EVERY ARTICLE IN WEARING APPAREL,

TEA, GROCERIES, &C. Can be had at astonishingly low prices. (PHIS Store will be open for about SIX

WEEKS only, during which time a LARGE Stock must be disposed of. Come and judge for your selves.

N. B,—Good THA from 1s. Gd. to Qs. G6d.;. ready made SHIRTS for 10d.; other articles in proportion.

Who would not make a shift to get a

shirt for 10d. ?

The above store is situated next to Morris’s Brick House, and not at the North Corner, as formerly.

May, 29, 1850.

Teeth! Teeth!! Teeth!! MR. PLIMPTON, DENTIST.

ESPECTFULLY announces to the

Ladies and Gentlemen of Charlotte- town, that he intends remaining a short time and wonld be happy to wait upon those who may require his professional services.

Mr. P. has been practising for the last ten years in St. John’s, N. PF. Refer- ences given if required.

Apply at the Victoria Hotel.

July 20, 1850.

To be Let, (HAT pleasantly situated Mansion in the vicinity of Governinent House, and now in the occupation of the Hon. the Chief Justice, consisting of 'wenty-one highly finish- ed apartments, with Coach House, Stable, Kitchen, Flower Garden, and a never failing

THE SXAMWINGR.

~ Royal

ee ee a

Agricultural Society,

We insert the following advertisement GRATIS. ‘Though the Committee of the Society, through gross political partiality, declines to patronize onr paper—we being the onty Journalist in the town who do not receive its money—-we still think the information contained in its advertize- ments ought to be afforded to those who, by their taxes and subscriptions, keep the society in being. Farmers will duly ap- preciate the motives of the Compact- ridden society in refusing to pay us for our services as Other Printers are paid.—- Epiror ano PROPRIETOR oF THE Ex- AMINER.

Premiums for Grain and Turnips. [tHe Royal Agricultural Society offer the following Premiums for competi-

tion in each of the Counties of King’s, Queen’s and Prince Counties, namely :—

For the best 2 acres of Wheat £3 0 0 “ 2nd 2 do = - - 200 “ best acre of two-row’d Barley 3 0 0 @ Qad "s* © +<de, - - 200 “ best acre of four-row’e do - 30 0 “2nd “* do do - 200 “ best 4acre of IndianCorn 300 “2nd * ~ do - - 200 “ best 4 acre of Swd. Turnips 3 0 0 | “ 2nd do do . 200 “ best 4 acre of Y. Bul. Turnips 2 0 0

* Qnd best co - 100

Reeutations.—The names of the competitors to be intimated to the Secre- tary of the Society for the District in which the competitor resides, as fo!lows— For Wheat, Barley, and Indian Corn, on or before the Ist of J4ugust next. For Turnips, on or before Ist Sept. next. No person will be allowed to compete for any of the above Premiums, unless he be a Subscriber to the Royal Agricultu- ral Society, or to one of the Branches es- tablished under its Cirections. CHARLES STEWART, Secretary. Committee Room, July 5, 1850.

Private Class for Young Ladies,

R. R. B. IRVING begs leave re- spectfully to intimate to Parents and Guardians, in Charlottetown, that he pur- poges opening a YOUNG LADIES’ PRIVATE CLASS, on Monday the 29th inst., for Tuition in Waiting, Encnuish Grammar, Arira- mevic, Book-KEEPING, &c., &c., &e., Hours or Turrion.—From 4 to 6 o'clock, P. M., five days a week. Tuition Fre.—Twenty Shillings per School Quarter, Frencu.—T'en Shillings per do. extra. Crass Room, Water Street, opposite the residence of the Hon. Mr. Young. July 27, 1850. 4w.

American Goods, JUST ARRIVED FROM BOSTON.

'\HE Subscriber, grateful to his kind

Patrons for their very liberal eupport in times past, begs leave to call their at- tention toa large and varied assortment

of AMERICAN GOODS,

Selected with great care from some of the most respectable Houses in Boston. JOHN GIBSON,

Spring of Pure Water on the Premises. Possession given on or abeut the 18th May

next, apply to et DAVID WILSON. Richmond Street March 20.

Old Clothes Renovated

BEAVERS, SILK AND PARIS HATS RE-STIFFENED & CLEANED! ‘HE subscriber gratefully acknowledges the very liberal support received from his friends, and now informs them and the public generally, that he has established his business about two miles from Char- lottetown on the road leading to the North River. All orders !eft at Mrs. Seldon’s, Upper Queen Street, or with the subscriber wil] be promptly and satisfactorily executed. JOHN HOBBS, Hatter, &c.

June 19, uu.

June 22, Gw,

NOTICE.

Aub persons indebted to the Subseri- ber by promissory Note or Book Ac- countare hereby notified that unless their respective accounts are settled on or be- fore the 15th day of October next, they will on that date be positively sued for. Good inerchantable produce will be taken in payment of those debts if delivered on or about the above date, J. D. P. COLES.

July 10, 1850.

P.S.—HARNESS of all descriptions: and of superior workmanship and_ finish: will be exchanged for Potatoes and Oats, if delivered atthe Subserther’s Premixes. |

or at some. convenient shipping piace.

within the 20th of October.

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Yo THe TENanrs anp SETTLERS oN Townsuips Nos. 38, 39, 40, 41, 42. 43, AND 66, AND TO ALL OTHERS 18 Puce Epwarp Istanp, who ARE INDEBTED TO ME ON aNy ACcoUN'P WHATSOEVER.

HEREBY notify that I have this day assigned over all my Real and Per- sonal Estate in Prince Edward Island, to James Peake Esq., the Hon. Charles Hensley, the Hon John Myrie Holl, and Theophilus Desbrisay, Esq., as Trustees for the payment of Debts and other pur. poses, All! persons indebted to me are required to make inanediate payment to the said Trustees, and allto whom I may be indebted are requested to forward their Accounts to the same parties for ad-

justinent. CHARLES WORRELL. Charlottetown, June 19, 1850.

WIDWAG: Be Tus undersigned, having by Deeds, dated 17th day of June Jast, been ap- pointed Trustees of the Real and Personal Estate in this island, of Cuartes Won- RELL, Esquire, for the purpose of inanag- ing the same, and of discharging all just Debts and claims against the said Charles Worrell or his said Estate, hereby require all Persons indebted to the said Charles Worrell, to make immediate payment to them ; and all Persons having any Claims are requested with as little delay as pos- sible to forward the full particulars thereof to them for adjustment. JAMES PEAKE, CHARLES HENSLEY, JOHN M, HOLL, THEO, DESBRISAY:. Direct to TuEopuitus Desprisax, Esq., Ch. ‘Town. Charlottetown, July 10, 1850.

WASHIS & BRASS Foundry Establishment. CHARLOTTETOWN.

MADE to order at the above.

named Establiehment,—Lathes, Thresh-

Prize ‘Turnip Drills, Force Pumps, Garden and Fire Engines, Mill Cranks, Spindle Steps, Rime and Bushes, Mounting for Circular Saws, BelJa Brass and Composition, Articles for Ships and Carriages, Hard Brass Bushes and Steps for Machinery ; ‘lurning, Screw cutting, Boring Punching, and Saw cutting done at the shortest notice, and on the most reasonable terms.

Argand and other Lamps repaired.

An apprentice wanted: at the above Esta- blishment.

‘The highest price willbe giver forold Brass.

and Copper. WC. HOBs. January 12. 1850. THE

American Art Union.

pHs UNION was incorporated by the

Legislature of New York, in 1840, for the promotion of the Fine Arts

On the 20th December next there will be

dred choice PAINTINGS, BUSTS, and other. Works of Art, some of which are extremely costly.

A Subscriber of Fiwe Doliars is a Membe: for the year, and is eptitied 10 all the privi- leges of the Uniou—which are as follows:

Ist. Every Member receives a copy ef a large and costly Original! Engraving.

2d. He is also entitied to an Annual Repe: of the T'ransactions, &c., ef the Union.

3d. He also rece yes, monthly, the “ Bur- LETIN.” his is a publication of 16 pages. quarto, of 3 columns each, with a beaut:tu! Engraving.

4th. ‘He has likewise the opportunity oi ceeuning atthe. epgus! Distribution in Decem- ber, by Lot, a Paintingof great value, or other Work of Art,

Specimens, &c,, can be seen at the Office of the Subscriber, who has been appointed Hon- orary Secretary to. the Union forthis Isianc. He is empowered to grant receipts to persons desirous of beeoming Subscribers to the Union.

CHAPLES YOUNG. Honorary Secretety. Charlottetown, June 1, 1850.

VY, c A if ( EF ; sxenaiag. PERSONS desirous of remmitting inv- - ney to any of the Calonies, or to the United States, or any part of England or

Scotland, can obtain Bills of Exchange for that purpose for anv amount. and at any re-

quired sight, from the Subecriber, The Subscriber will purchese Bills of (y change drawn on any part ef the wor'd. | CHARLES YOUNG. Charlonetown. June 1. 1850 me

Encourage Island Manufacture. |

ing Machines, Mountings for Chaff Cutters,

distributed by Lot, to Subscribers, several hun-

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