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‘ ‘ Meeting at Byrnes’ Road, Morell. THE Datty EXAMINER,| | a

THE O'DONOGHUE MATTER DISCUSSED--ONLY

mn “jan ee “4 THREE VOTE AGAINST M’DONALD AND MUT-

SEPTEMBER 3, 1878. aie A meeting was held at Byrnes’ Road, Mor-

THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT.

** Help ihe Cassius, or I sink. :

Tue plaintive tone of the leading article in this morning’s Patriot is really touching. The withdrawal of Messrs. Lefurgey, De- Blois, Gordon and Prowse fram the Local Government (which supports the Patriot) was an unkind act—a hasty, childsh act, ‘tutterty unwarranted by the circumstan- cess.” What though the Local Premier has been exercising undue influence in a Dominion election—in opposition to the well understood wishes of his Conservative colleagues—that surely was but a child’s, or at best a woman’s, reason for leaving the} Local Premier in the lurch and for jeopar- dizing the subsidy of the Patriot at a junc- ture when undue influence could be pro- fitably wielded anda subsidy is so much needed! What though the Local Premier has wholly lost the confidence of the people —surely he should have been sustained to the end by Lefurgey, DeBlois, Gordon and Prowse, who can not be ignorant of the atate of public opinion! What though the particular work to do which the Govern- ment was formed, is (as the Patriot admits) completed—surely, surely the resignation of Lefurgey, DeBlois, Gordon and Prowse was “hasty” and ‘ unwarranted,” and should be ‘‘universally condemned ! !”

But the Patriot has one consolation leit. It is not yet utterly bereft of hope that the childish haste of Lefurgey, DeBlois, Gordon and Prowse will result in the downfall of the Local Premier and the loss of its sub- sidy. it says :-

“* After we have thought the whole posi- tion over carefully . we think it would be both courteous and prudent, and an act of statesmanship (/) on Myr. Davies’ part frankly to offer to those of the Roman Catholic members, ete., ete., ‘* a fuir share of the seats in the Cabinet and of the patro- nage at his disposal.”

Mark the gushing generosity. The Ro- man Catholic members, after agitating for the resignation of the Davies Administra- tion are ‘‘ offered” the places of those of the Davies Administration who have re- signed—in order that the Local Premier, who has forfeited the confidence of the people, should be preserved from the just indignation of the people, and assured a continuance of the misused power which is now slipping from his grasp !

But what of the Leader of the Opposi- tion? What has Mr. Sullivan done that he should be deserted by his Roman Catholic supporters ? Surely nothing. Though he had no patronage to bestow—no power to wield unduly—he has not offensively busied himself in the Dominion contest now going on! Nor has he, we believe, changed his policy of economical readjustment in Local affairs and decreased taxation.

But suppose he has, there is still one vital question in which all his supporters are in accord with him ; and that is opposi- tion to the policy of the Local Premier with respect to the distribution of votes in the event of the abolition of the Legislative

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Council. Every man of them has, we believe, expressed the opinion that, if the Local Premier's policy

on that point be carried out, the influence in polities of the young men and all who have no real property will be completely neutralized. They have, also, one and all, declared themselves as opposed to such in- vidious neutralization. Therefore, they cannot, without changing their views on that vital point—involving the political privileges of a very large proportion of the present electorate—accept the generous offer of office and patronage which the Patriot advises the Local Premier frankly and courteously to make. The Patriot will, we are sure, be ‘‘ sincerely regretful” that

such is the case. +r -

“Mr. J. C. Pope says at all the meetings that he would not vote for taxes on flour, wheat, coal, and coarse grains separately, but that he would vote for those taxes if they formed parts of a system of taxes upon all the products of all the industries—that is, he would not go for three or four new taxes unless they were imposed in company of two or three dozen more. The taxpay- ers of this Province will find it hard to see what Mr. Pope means by this. They will find it hard to see that it will make a tax on flour and fuel any lighterif added to them, are taxes on woollens and cottons. People generally believe that two and two make four and not one and 2 half.”

The Patriot knows well that Mr. Pope aays he will not vote foe the imposition of a tax on any article imported unless the im- position is accompanied by a corresponding decrease or abolition of the taxes on some other article. For instance, Mr. Pope would not vote for a tax on corn unless the tax on tea or some other article were at the

same time taken off. The tax-payers of this Province will not find it hard to see what Mr. Pope means by this. Why does the Patriot continue to misrepresent and deceive f

ell, on Saturday evening, the Sist ult., and waa addressed by Muttart, McIntyre and MeDonald. McFayden was conspicvous by his a’ ce,

7 tors request« ' ‘ Dr. Mi: sainst poor

O’Donaghue. ve the lame excuse that it was a vote of want of confidence m tie Gov ernment, and he therefore had to vote against He might as well have said, “The country may go to the dogs. O Douo ghue may die in exile. His family may starve; but [ will, and must support Me- Kenzie.” And he did so. MeDonald and Muttart being nominated by Mr. P. Duffy and seconded by Mr. Welsh and others, only three voted against them. Three rousing cheers for the Queen, Sir John and the Liberal-Conservative, candidates closed the

meeting.

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--- —-e.- — Meeting at Mount Stewart. | GATHERING AND AN MAJORITY FOR POPE AND

A MONSTER OV ER- WHELMING BRECREN.

The meeting held at Mount Stewart Jast evening was, we are informed, one of the largest held since the campaign opened, All the candidates were present ; and the: diseussion was kept up until about two o'clock this morning. A resolution endors- ing the policy and candidature of Pope and Brecken was carried by an overwhelming majority ; and the enthusiasm was all in their favor.

secs ce le Aaleha tlie ciietieeeonnsin THE CAMPAIGN.

PRINCE COUNTY.

‘The fight goes bravely on” in Prince County. The prospects of the Conservative candidates grow brighter every day. ‘Three or four meetings were held during the past week. At Egmont Bay the meeting on Wed- nesday was largely attended, and the division at the close showed a good majority for the Conservative candidates. At Fifteen Point, Mr. Perry was particularly frothy. He told his hearers what an honor it was to the Aca- dians of the Province to have “his picture” hung up in the Provincial Building. A ma- jority at this meeting were in favor of Yeo antl Perry, about fifty or sixty being present. We have no doubt that when the effect of Mr. Perry’s foolish appeals to national prejudice wears off, the people will view him at his true value, and vote accordingly. At Miseonche, on Friday evening, abont a hundred electors attended. Messrs. Yeo and Perry were present; but the Conservative candidates were ameeting at Lot 14. Mr. Perry spoke for some time, followed by Mr. Yeo, who spoke for just two minutes and a half. A vast army of officials from Summerside were on hand to do the tramping for Yeo and Perry. ‘The tax collector was particularly noisy. Messrs. togers and Kelly spoke well, and although frequently annoyed and interrupted by the barking of interested officials, made good points, and carried the meeting with them. Things have come to a pretty pass when the people of an intelligent country district like Miscouche, are to be bullied and dictated to by insolent officials from Summerside. H. V. DesRoches, Esg., moved, seconded by Felix Gaudet, Esq., that Messrs. Howatt and Hackett be the candidates for the House of Commons. No one could be found to propose Yeo and Perry. The meeting divided, when the Chair man, Joseph lves, Esq., declared that there was a majority of two to one in favor of Howatt and Hackett. Infact if the officials and body guard of Yeo and Perry from other districts were deducted, there would not be half a dozen on the Grit side. Three hearty cheers were then given for Howatt and Hackett, after which the meeting broke up.

The meeting at Lot 14 was unanimously in favor of Howatt and Hackett. We shali publish an extended report of this meeting in our next.— Progres:

The enterprising lt wi Corn wall was fairly alive with excitement over tie public meeting held in the interest of Dr. Bergin, the Liberal-Conservative candidate, and at which Sir John A. McDonald and Messrs. McDongall and Plumb addressed the electors. Il'rom early morn the inhabitants of the surrounding country came thronging in in their holiday gear aud their nobbiest turn-onts, to do honor to the occasion. After luncheon the business of the day began. Dr. Bergin made a manly, straightforward address, explaining to the complete satisfaction of the electors, as was evident by the close attention they paid to his remarks, varied only by frequent bursts of applause, his reasons for supporting the policy of the Liberal-Conservative party, which, in fact, was the policy of the old Baidwin Refor- mers. He also denounced in vigorous terms the hand-bill which had been industriously circulated, and which had a false signature, calling upon the Catholics to refuse him their support, and to vote for an independent candidate. He w4s himself a Catholic, and did not believe in dragging religious prejudices into a political contest; but it was character- istic of the Grits, who had, throughout their career in power, endeavored to excite religious animosities. All right-minded men would agree with him that there should neither be a distinctive Catholic nor a distinctive Protest- ant party in this Dominion. He was loudly cheered throughout, and was followed by Messrs. MacDougall and Plumb, who_ both made very conclusive speeches. Sir John A. Macdonald then addressed the electors in one | of his happiest efforts, in which all the re- sources » his experience and varied talents were b at to bear. As usual, he gamed the entire syimpatly of his audience, and left them in a frame of mind which angurs 11 for the McKenzie Government iu this section. ‘Throughout, an entire saccess, there was not one element wanting to make the success of the picnic complete. The weather was

ropitious and the attendance could not have een less than 4,000. A strong Conservative feeling seems to be gaining ground in the county.

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In Ontario they have taken the weight of the Patriot to adot. The Berlin Daily News says: ‘* They have a big egg down in Prince Edward Island. It was laid on the Patriot's table, measured 8} inches in cir- cumference one way and 5} the other way. The Patriot is great on whoppers, especially

SPIRIT OF THH PRESS.

Government's Free Trade

Policy.

The

( From the St. € ‘voix Courer. )

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Mr. Gillmore professes to be in favor of the

: P 1 7 policy of the Government,

ce i‘ree rade er it is very evident

whatever that may Mean. that Mr. Gillmore himself doesn’t understand it. The ** tree Trade policy of the Govern- ment” ‘* was to continue the duty of 15 cents a gallon on kerosene after the price of that article had fallen 10 cents a gallon, and in 1876 when Mr. Colby moved to redace the duty to 71 2 cents Mr. Gillmore mace a speech and voted against it, and it was only In 1877 that the Government, when driven to 16 by the Opposition, reduced. the duty to 6 cents. Even thatisa higher rate according to the price than the 15 cents duty was when it was put on—-kerosene, atthat time, having been worth 40 cents a gallon wholesale. The ‘‘Free Trade policy of the Govern ut’ means

A tax of 5 cents a pound on Black ‘Tea,

A tax oi 6 cents a pound on Green ‘Tea,

A tax of 210 per cent, oa Tobacco,

A tax of 55 per cent, on Porto Rico Sugar.

A tax of 40 per cent. on Crushed Sugar.

A tax of 50 per cent. on Rice.

A tax of 50 per cent. ou Starch,

A tax of 6 cents a gallon on Kerosene. ce. &e. Xe, &e, &c.

The ‘‘ Free Trade policy of the Govern- ment” is to tax such necessaries as these, while the wines and luxuries of the rich bear a comparatively light taxation. And this is the policy that Mr. Gillmore avows himself in favor of. We think the electors of Charlotte would rather vote for a candidate who will support Mr. Tilley in a re-adjustment of the tariif. ‘*'The Free ‘Trade policy ot the Gov- ernment’ sounds well, but it is only the jack- ass clothed in the lion’s skin.

(From ihe Argus. )

The people of P. E. island are a little bit too shrewd to swallow the Free Trade bosh that is constantly preached by the 7'elegraph and other papers ot its stripe. The Mchkenzie party thought that they would have nothing to do but howl Free ‘Trade in order to carry the elections. The people now see that their pro- fessions are hollow—that while they profess to be in favor of Free rade they do everything in their power to thwart our obtaining Reci- procity with the United States.

The St. John 7eleyraph predicts a large majority for Mr. Mckenzie as the result of the coming general election. Of course the 7'ele- graph beheves this; if he did not he would not be found supporting them. He admits that British Columbia and Manitoba and prob- abld Nova Scotia will give majorities against the Government; but he calculates that On- tario, Quebee, New Branswick and Prince Ed- ward Isiand will goin their favor. ‘The cor- rectness of the 7'ce/egrapi’s calculation can be

attending | gauged pretty accurately, when it is known

that it caiculates on four from this Island! The probability is that Prince Edward Island will return the whole six for the Opposition.

“Who pays the duty?” should be well settled by this time, but a Yankee horse buyer, who was through parts of Addington last week, clinched the protectionist argument. A medical gentleman met the Yankee at Clark’s Mills, and in the course of a conversation discovered his vocation. ‘‘What did you give for that animal?” asked the doctor, pointing to a fine young horse. ‘Eighty dollars,” was the answer. ‘‘What is he worth at Cape Vincent?” was the next question, and ‘‘one hundred dollars” was the ready answer. ‘‘But,” says the doctor, ‘‘we have members in Parliament who say you pay the duty.” “Oh well,” laughed Jonathan, ‘‘we, too, have fools in Congress, but none so big as that.”— Napanee Standard,

That is just it. Suppose a horse is worth $160 in the United States, and the same price in the Dominion. An American will not cross the line and give the Canadian $100 for his horse while he has $20 duty to pay in taking him back to his own country. He will give the Canadian just $80 for his animal. If he has to give any more than that sum he will buy on his own side of the line, This looks as though the producer paid the duty, sure enough. And soit is with everything that is produced in both countries alike—the pro- ducer is the loser and not the consumer,

The Editor of the ‘‘ Patriot” denies that he stated at the Brookfield meeting ‘‘ that the United States furnished Canada last year with six million bushels of barley.” He loses his temper over the little affair, and accuses us of ignorance, and denounces cur informant as an “idiot.” We shall not discuss the question of our ‘ state of enlightment” with the irate Editor at present. We shallleave that ques- tion to be decided by our readers at the close of the controversy on the Trade Question, Well, we are willing to take the Editor’s ver- sion of what he did say, which was, ‘‘ It was Canada which furnished the United States with those six millions bushels of barley, and that Canadian farmers pocketed the very handsome sum of four millions of dollars of the money of the Americans for that barley.” This, certainly, is getting from bad to worse. Who paid the duty on all that barley? The people of Canada. The American Government impose a tax of 15 cents on every bushel of barley coming into their country. Six millions of bushels at 15 cents per bushel, amounts to $900,000. Here, then, is nine hundred thou- gand dollars paid by Canadian farmers on the item of barley alone. lf we had anything like Reciprocal Free Trade established be- tween both countries, the Canadian farmer, instead of reciving 69 cents for his barley, would have received just 84 cents per bushel for it, $900,000 was a handsome little sum for the American Government to make out of the poor Canadians. But how stands the ac- count on the other side? Mr. Lawson informs

|us that the Americans sent into Canada 369, -

801 bushels of barley, and not the best article at that. What amount of revenue did the Dominion Government obtain from this im- portation? Notonecent. If there was any- pe like justice in the tariffs between voth countries, the Dominion Government

‘should have obtained from this Ameri- can harley a revenue amounting to $55,- 470.15. But we will be told that if Canada

imposed a duty of 15 cents per bushel on barley, as the Americans do, it would have ex- cluded the American barley altogrther. So much the better. In that case, it would have have left a wider market for Canadian farmers in their own country. But should any have come into our country, in the face of a duty of 15 cents, every bushel received would have yielded a revenue of 15 cents, whereas under a present arrangement, we realize nothing at ail! *

In the face of such a tariff as this, we ask

\when it discusses politics, ”

the farmers of P. E. Island how they ever

| hope to obtain Reciprovity with the United States? here is no inducement for our Re- publican neighbors to enter into a treaty on the subject. markets already.

or can they desire ? tent to open our markets to the

a ' oi shan and allow them to tax our products, we shall » Dowmion

So long as we are con-

never secure Kree Trade between tie and the United States.

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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS,

“RANKIN [IOUSE.” Housebold Furniture, Giassware, Grockery, Cutlery, Linen. &e.

AM instructed to sell at AUCTION, at the ‘Rankin Honse,” corner of Pownal

and Water Streets, on , Monday, the 16th instant, 7 11 O'CLOCK,

All the Household Furniture, Table nnd Bed Linen, Glassware, ereckery, Plated Ware, &e. 3 Parlor Suits, in Walnut and Hair Cloth ; | Parlor Suit, in Walnut and Satin Repp, 1 Full do. do., in Walnut and Crimson

Plush ; Walnut Centre Tables, Repp and Lace Curtains, Gilt Cornices, Brussels,

Carpets; one Walnut Sideboard, 8 Dining ‘lables, Glassware, Crockeryware, Plaicdware, Cutlery, Table Linen, 60 Dining Chairs, Lounges, Arm Chairs, Bagatelic Board, 2 papier mache Tables, Hall Tables, Hat and Umbrella Stand, Clock, CUllice Fur- niture, Refrigerator, 2 Ash Bedroom Suits, walnut trimmed; 36 Iron Bedsteads, 5 Stretchers, Excelsior and Flock Mat- tresses, Feather Beds and Pillows, tlankets, Sheets, Counterpanes, Pillow- slips, ‘Towels, Toilet Sets, Chest Drawers, Wardrobes, Toilet Glasses, Washstands, ables, Cane Seat Chairs and Rockers, lot Mattings, Kitchen Furniture, Cooking Utensiis, and numerous otlicr articles.

Full partteulars by catalogue, to be had on acd afier Mriday next.

Auctioneer.

Tapestry and Scotch

Sept. 3, 1878—-a ne h pat eod

BHU RRATET I FOR HIGH LINE

Mackerel ishing lixeursion |

HE steamer SOUTH PORT will make a Mackerel Fishing Excursion outside the Harbor on Wednesday next, Sept. 4th, leaving Ferry Wharf at 3 in the after- noon. f£xcursionists will provide their own lines, but plenty of bait will be furnished free. Ladies will be allowed the best fishing berths. Several boats will accompany the steamer, so as to accommodate all who wish to fish. Tickets 50 cents each—to be had at the gate on day of Excursion. Sept. 3—li

Mortgage Sale.

To be sold by Public AUCTION, on the premises, on Wednesday, the Iith day of September next, 878, at the hour of eleven o’clock, a.m., under and by virtue of a power of sale contained in an Indenture of Mortgage, bearing date the Thirteenth day of February, A. D. 1877, and made between William Murphy, of Charlottetown, in Queen’s County, in Prince Edward Island, baker, and Bridget, his wife, of the one part, and Fenton T, Newbery, of Charlottetown, aforesaid, merchant, of the other part, — .

a that Tract, Piece or Parcel of Land

L-% situate, lying and being in Charlottetown,

aforesaid, being part and parcel of Town Lot

number seventy-one, in the first hundred of

Town Lots in Charlottetown, aforesaid, and

bounded as follows, that is to say : Commenc-

ing at a stake fixed in the north side of Dor- chester Street, and in south-west corner of

Town Lot number seventy-two, in said hun-

dred of Town Lots, and running from thence

along the western boundary of said lot number seventy-two, northwardly, eighty feet ; thence westwardly, parallel with said street, thirty feet, toa Jane or right-of-way eight feet in width, leading from the said street; thence southwardly, along the said lane or right-of- way, eighty feet, to Dorchester Street, afore- said ; and thence eastwardly along the same thirty feet, to the place of commencement, together with a free use and privilege of the said lane or right-of-way, which is not to be closed up or built on, as is set out in a certain

deed of release between James HE. 8. Bagnall j

and Catherine, his wife, tothe said mortgager,

dated 18th July, A. D. 1851, together with all houses, buildings, rights, members and appur- tenances to the same belonging.

For particulars apply at the office of Hodgson

& McLeod, Solicitors, Charlottetown.

‘ENTON T. NEWBERY,

Mortgagee.

Sept. 3, 1878.

DR. TUPPER

SUMMERSIDE HON. DR. TUPPER

Will Address the Electors of Prince Edward Island,

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Ludlow Hall, Summerside,

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Wednesday Afternoon, AT FIVE O'CLOCK.

Excursion Tickets at ONE CENT r mile will be issued on Re Trains, good to return the follow’ ing day.

Sept. 2, 1878,

They have the privilege of our What more do they want

Americans

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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS

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HON, JAMS McDONALD

Will Address the Electors of Prince Edward Island,

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Uitizens Skating Rink,

TUESDAY.

The dri September, at 7 1-2 p.m,

“- The Ministerial Candidates Messrs. SINCLAIR & McGILL~— are invited to be present and ad. dress the Meeting.

Railway Fares to and from all Stations, on Regular Trains, ONE CENT per mile. Tickets good to return on the following day.

é. 5. CARVELL,

. Ang. 27-—~pat : ore ree Marine fnsuranee Op,

HAE made arrangements with the Ocean Marine Insurance Co. of Halifax and the British American Assurance Co. of Toronto (both offices of undoubted standing), whereby they can effect insurance on Vessels, or Freight in the above-named offices, in addi- tion to the risks taken in their own office.

ae Risks taken daily at their Office, corner Great George anl Lower Water Streets.

F. W. HALES, Sec’y. Ch’town, Aug. 30, 1878—3m eod

TO LET,

2 immediate possession given, 3 first- LA class DWELLINGS, situated on. Long. worth Street, opposite the residence of Hon. L.. C. Owen. These Dwellings were erected this spring, under careful superintendence, no cost being spared to make them warm, com- fortable and convenient. The outbuilding arrangements are second to none in Ch’town., There is a good well of water and a pump in the yard to supply the occupants.

Persons wanting a good house would do well to call and examine for themselves. None but good and careful tenants need

apply. RICHARD WEEKS,

Head Hillsborough Street. Ch’town, Aug. 27, 1878—pat 3 aw

Recerven 1o-paY NW

(CHOICE PATTERNS)

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BEER & SONS.

Ch’town, June 18, 1878.

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Wants, gest, found, &e.

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

ouse- Keeper Wanted-—-Must be of . steady habits, fond of children and not afraid of work. Any who will answer the above requirements apply 3 Richmond St., West End, between the hours of 8 and 9 o'clock, evening. Ch'town, Aug. 30—Gi

OARDERS WANTED,—A few per- heae gy mean can be accommodated ip a private family on Kent Street. Appl EXAMINER Officy. o Pt Ae Charlottetown, Aug. 29, 18738—3i

r YO LET—Apartments Furnished, i in iP Central ua of the city, — or a or t

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1 Ouse To LET— Containing 6 rooms,

i on Upper aed ore Street. a. on given immediately. ~ y HOOPER. e y. Apply to B ‘

Ch’town, Aug. 19, 1873—eod

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Tailoring Department .

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