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Army Contract. sEAI.I"ID TENDERS will be received at this Office, on “ON- DAY, the Ioth November, I8tll, until noon, for the under- Iientioned Supplies, vis.:—- FRESII BEEF.

Such quantities of Oz or Heifer Beef, of the best marketable qua- Iit . as may be required for Her Majesty's forces in Prince Edward Ishnd. for the term of one year, commencing Ist of January. I352. The Meat to consist of fore and hind quarters, and to be subject to the inspection and approval of the Cornrnissariat Officer.

The Tenders (printed Forms of which may be had at this Office), to state tliu rice per I00lbs., in Sterling, in words at length, to be accoistpaui with a guarantee from two persons of known .esponsi- bility, in the penal sum of £300 Sterling, for the due performance ofthe Contract. Payment will be made monthly in Dollars, or British Specie.

BAKING BREAD.

For one year, from the lat Janurry next, for the Troops and De- partinents, in such quantities as may be required; the 'I‘e-iders to state the number it pounds of Ilretid that will his delivered for every 100 pounds of Flour provided by the ()oiiiiiiiss:irial—the Flour to be taken from the Coiniiiissariat Magazines, and the Bread to be delivered at the respective Quarters of Otiicers and Troops, &.c., in the Garrison, at the Coiitractor‘s expense, he being allowed the empt barrels. Two tip roved securities will he required in the pens snin of £100 sterling each, for the due performance of the Contract.

F I REWOOD.

For one year, from the lat January next, in such _quantities as may be required, (say 400 cords.) It is to be distinctly under- stood that the Firewood is to consist of " ch, Black and Yellow Birch, Ash. and Rock Maple; and that no crooked or rotten Wood will be received, and ii sufficient supply to be kept at all times in the Fuel Yard, towards the neceiisiir issue. 'I‘wo responsible persons will he required to give security or the due performance of this Contract.

The lfirewood to be piled six feet high.

Payment will be made after the delivery of every I50 cords.

FORAGE.

For one year, from the lat Juiiunry next, for three Horses, to be Issued in detail from the Contractor's stores.—'I‘lio Tender to state the rate per ration, consisting of

IO IIII. Ont! Id " Iliiy 8 " Straw _ _ to be subject to the usual comniutstion of Bran for Oats for sick

Horses.

Of the best quality.

TRUCKAGE. .

For one year, for such quantities of Firewood as may be doliver- ad from the Fuel Yard iif'I‘roops and Depnrtiiierits, iirid conveyance d"I‘roiips, IIiiggnge,Ordntince and Coiiiiiiissiiriut Stores, 6:0. to and from the O.ueon's Wharfto the Barracks, «Inc. The Tender to state the rate per cord, in Sterling, and at per load of not less than ti cwt. _

Payment will be made in Dollars or British Specie at the Army rate. ,

Printed Forms of'l‘ender and any .furth'c‘r pnrticulnrs can be ad at the Commissariat Office. No written Iciider to be re- ceived.

Commisssriat Charlottetown, ; I’. E. Island, October, 7, I851.

IBAZZAAIB9

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Furnishing the New Temperance Hall.

(Under the Patronage of Lady Bannerman.) HE New Temperance Hall in this Town being nearly completed it has become necessa _v to provide the requisite Funds for suitably furuisliing the same. A Bazaar will therefore be held, for this purpose, in the said Building, on

Wednesday and Thursday, The I6!h and 17th days of December next.

The projectors of this Bizaar deem it essential to the prosperity of the cause in which they are engaged, to render the Ilall as comfor- table and attrartivc as pnssible——to make it at once a rallying point for the Sons and their friends, and a credit to the community. 'I‘o accomplish this object, however, from the Funds of II!!! several Town Divisions, was found to be totally impracticable. without causing serious embarrasstiient thereto. An tippeal to the liberiility of the public has, therefore, been determined upon; and it is hoped that those friends uho feel dis mod to further this object, but Who have not yet ommenced their abors, will do so without delay. Ladies can promote this ‘j , not onl by working for it tliemsclves, but also by directing the attention 0 their fiii.-nds towards it, mid solici- ting their aid.

be following isa List of Ladies who linve kindly consented to receive contributions :—-

Mrs. Fitzgerald, —- Yates. — Lyiliard, Miss I’. DesBrisuy,

Mrs. Young, Miss I’. Iliivios, Mrs. (‘und:ill,

—- W. ll. lawson,

Mrs. Owen, Miss Chuppcll, — Orlebar, Mrs. Heard, -— II. llnszsrd, — G. Ila-zard, -— I. Smith, _ — II. Moore, — J. J. Pi py, — IV. C. Trowan, — A. II. ates, -—- M. Butcher.

Articles may also be sent to the Rev Mr. Fitzgerald, Messrs- IV. B. Dawson, W. Heard, J. Rider and B. Moore.

N. I!.—l-‘.very parcel should be labelled, I-‘oii -rirs: 'I's:ari-icn- Aircr: Basaari, with ii list ofthe Articles, the name ofthe contri- butor and the price set upon each Article. As a aide to those who may wish to contribute, the following is a List o such Articles as are most like] to be bseful:—OrniiniiintiiI needle-work of all kinds. Millinery, shy Linen, Toys of all sorts, Dolls dressed in the costume ofdilferent nations, as the peasants of France, Italy, Wales, Scotland, &c., Miniature Articles of Furniture, as chairs, tables, beds, die.-Models ct'I’ublic Buildings, ships, &c.—IIasket work, ‘Turner's s, Engtavings. Drawings of all kinds, Paintings, Curious Miasrst s ciraeiis. Dried Boo-nicil specimens. as Heaths. Houses, dsc.--8 tells, Pre red Insects. Choice Plants. Books, Swsetmeats, Cakes, &c.o- sterisls for Needlework, and Money to

lrsy Materials. On the Roofing of the 17th, (Immediately after the Bauer)

A Vocal and Instrumental concert will be given iii the Hall by

several talrntsd Vocalists and .Mim‘ri'anr, who have kindly volunteered tliuii services for the occasion. Tick- cts to be had at the Bazaar. ,

By order of the Cominilee. _

W. B. DAIVSON, Chairman. Osislisr 0. test. (1 iew.)

ALL P]-znsoug hyin‘ Iggnl demands against the Estate of

Anuaairiisa I’-‘aaocsoii, late at‘ St. I’_etei ‘a Road. 1301.34. Fsriasr, ilsoesssil. are requested to furnish their Accounts yvtlhm 3 months. for settlement, and all persons IIUIOIIIEII to the said Estate are required to make iiaaiudists psyiasat;

Jo,aN FERGUSON. St. Peter's Rsad,Oet. to. test. 2 Emmot- -Llipsflenshs Idlstslds ' hFtat fJ Joiirrrrotr. faltruf cvraship N "mm :'I‘reIler,'d’eced)s'e‘d’: are requested to fziruish thvlr ssseuats for settlement, and all per- .uous indebted totbs mid Iautmare lsquhd Isaiah luiuiediate

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REPOIIT OI’ TIIE C0.\rI.\lI'I"I‘EE Of the Jlftcmac Missionary Society, from Oct. Md. 1850, to Sept. 30, 185i. (Conhniuilfroin our last.)

Built is high time to direct your attention to Mr. Rand's Istsr operations. Early in June, he p-iid ti visit to the Indians in some p:irts of Cape Breton, which has not been surpassed in interest, by any previous excursion. He took passage from Charlottetown, in II. M. Surveying Schooner Gulniire, and after a brief sta in Pic- tou, proceeded to the Strait of Caiisean, expecting to fin the In- (II.ttIl eiicaiiiped there as usual for the Summer. Disappointed in this expectation, he returned to the vessel which was going on to St. Peter's, about eight miles from iiti Indian iiettlcriient. Here he met an old friend, in whose wigivam he had once stayed all night, and was asked to visit him the next day. The interesting narrative which follows, must be given in Mr. Iland’s own words, extracted from his letter of date, June 2~tth, I851.

‘.‘ It happened very well for me, that Captain Orlebar was to re- main here for a week, and th:it his business led him down to Indian Island, where the Indian Chapel is, with it settlement of Indians ciiiitigucus._ab0ut (us I said before), 8 tniles from our floating house. 'I'his gave me a capital chance of going and returning. At first, there were but few funiilies at home, but nu tha Sabbuih d-aw on, they began to assemble in greater numbers. I learned thiit that Salibiiili was it high day among them, and that they were expected front iill quarters. Provideiitially the priest would not be there. I proposed to them to go down into their chapel and keep quiet until iifter their prayers were over, and then to come out and read to them in the open air. They assented to this, and it young man volunteered to come up and convey me down in a canoe. He came accordingly on Saturday evening, remained till morning. and the wind came ahead and blew pretty fresh, but we accomplished the passage without any trouble.-—I found upwards of a hundred In- ditins, old iind young, iind was very politely introduced to them by my friend. Iliey all gave me leave to go into the Chapel, where they pl'0\'lllt‘tIAIlIB‘lIn eligible seat, and the service coitiiiien- cod. I cannot describe it, for want oftiiiie and space. I could not understand wliiit I saw. The prostrtitions, tho kissing of the floor, and the toe of an image of bit. Ann, mid the offering of ii. ltiilt penny in two several places, all this going on continuously was

plniii enough. One old Illilll led on the rest, and after the singing _was over, he gave them an exliortatinn. As he spoke slowly, and III tiieaisuicd style, I could uiiilerstand the must of it. Ile said many good tlitu-gs, sealed by the way, like the Robbins ofold, and B0_"I0 3\'lI_|clI were not so good. As snort as they issued out, riiy iild friend said to me, “ If you have any thing to say, noiv‘s your time I)’t!lIlfe,IIll!y i-c:ittcr._” It wits proposed that we should occupy the I rit-st s house, which stands a few rods from the chapel, '1‘hink- ing it _h:iil probably never been devoted to it better purpose, and very likely never would be again, I did not object. I found it table and a chair, which I iiiiiriediately occupied. They crowded in, and filled up the room. " Are you ready !” I inquired. “Not quite; then: tire ti few more to come yet." I assure you, dear brother, it was a solemn moment. For often have I addressed an audience, because custoiii hail drawn them together, and custom required it sermon. It was different now. 'I‘lii-.se iiiiiiio ml beings who eat before me had come, because they supposed I had it rues- stige for them. I had collected them because I had something to tell them. Iwtis to address them externporiineously in their own language. I looked up to Heaven for wisdom, and help. I had determined to tell therri all about the mission for an introduction, their to read a chapter and expound it, by way of conclusion. 1 did so. I could see by their eyes that I was succeeding in making myselfuuderstood, and in riveting their attention. I cannot tell how long my address lasted; there was no necessity of taking out my watch. After a while, quite in Missionary style, I was inter- rupled with questions. They were all put, however, in ii kindly fllflllnef. and I answered them as well rial could. The purport iif the questions was to ascertain more fully my views and aims. " Did llld Queen send you," they inquired; and had I any im- mediate benefits to bestow ?-I explained. Iiy and by, the bell initg for Vespers. Most ofthem retired, but six or seven remained, some oftlietii intelligent looking old fellows. " Never mind,” said they. " we need not go. Tell us more about it." Finally one more gave his nplnioii. “ If we contemplated instructing their chil- dren, and giving lllt‘IIl books, it certainly could not be any thing Efll Wt‘ \V0l'0 tlcligtlillg For his part lie would not be afraid to send his cliildren.” I concluded the whole by prayer. Vespers were now nearly over. As soon its they issued out of the chapel, they collected in groups, repeated what Iiad ptisscd, and u very wnriii tlisciission ensued. This was just what I desired. Sonic sparks of thought would probably be elicited. I looked on and listened. The worthy old iiiati who had played the prearlier in the morning. Will cvidcully not pII‘.II§I.‘(I.-IIO had not attended my lecture in the lodg- ing of his “lievcri-rice." I occnsioiiully put in it word, helping each party as occasion required All parties separated soon, ap- prireiilly in friendly terms. I got a couple of Indians to convey me in ii canoe :i couple of Illlltttl across a cove, rind then walked home- wnrds. It was now part fmir o‘r,lot~k. I had eaten ii very early lircakfaitt, and taken a bite in my pocket, which I gave nearly all to the Indians, who pailtlletl me across the cove, oit Ii.-ariiing they had no breiiktiist. liut I was neither hungry nor weary. Ilod I the pen of Leigh Ricliiiiontl, I could tell you what it delightful wind- ing road I travelled. How it would occtisiuntilly shoot itito the woods. just putting on the livery of Spring, and then emerge out upon the Brits il'Ur, studded with little Islands—then rise over an i-inincncc, giving it most coinniniidiiig view of the surrounding coun- try. llut let that pass. I reached home after a couple of hours, and found tny friends just rissenibling mi the half-deck for evening service. You will scarcely need to be told that after we assembled in the gun-room, I recounted the events of the day. IVe sting ti few hymns, and prayed together, and In-took its to our beds. It was long before I could go to sleep. The eariii-st. interi.-sting coun- tenniices of those old, hoiiry-headed, vcneriible looking Indians were ringing through my head. Ido think I could pray sincerely that the blessings of God would rest upon the liiboiirs of the day, not- withstanding all my defects and failings. Next day I went back in Captain Orlebar‘s boat. I ngziin heard and saw their devotions, againl heard the old Salmniuw preach. After chapel was out, we sat down together out ofdoors, and had it very interesting con- versation. Finding that they did not get oilisrirled, I took the op- portunity of telling them what we conceive to be their errors, both in principle agd practice. They in turn tried to puzzle inc. " 'I‘iell us," said one old man, " where is lienvi-ii." " It is above," said I. " And don't the earth turn over every day?" he rejoined. " Yes, it does." “ Well then, if heaven is up at noon, where is it at midnight P" This was a difliculty, truly, but he seemed sti- tisfied vi ith my explanation.

But I will have done. and tell you the test when I see on. I

returned in the Gulnare, and arrived home Saturday beore last. I ex ted in teacher would have been gone to Nova Scotlti. Iii- stea ofthat found him sick. I took the opportunity to visit him and the Indians in that region. I found it a good opportunity to read ind talk to him and others. My trip to Cape Breton answered a valuable purpose. The shy ones would draw near and listen, when they heard me telling news in Micmac. The Chapter which I hrid read in the Padleosogsocin came in use nititter of course, as a part ofthe story, and vrhut I had said, and what they had said, worked in also." Since that time, Mr. Rand has been presenting the claims of the Indian to christian sympathy and help, at Picton. New Glasgow, Green Hill, West Itiver, Onslow, Cornwallis and Pugwrish. I'rom some of these laces, aid has been received, from others it is forth- coming. At gwash, Mr. Rand spent some time in correcting his translations. The portions of the Scriptures translated are the Book ofGenesis, the Gospel of St. Luke, and the Acts of the Apostles. The portions which a proach Ilia nearest to the proper standard. are the two latter. 'IPhe Gospel of St. Lake was first translated, but the Acts of the Apostles being more recently dons, requires less labour in revision. Both will soon be in that state in which Mr. Head will feel lilrriself vrarraassd in placing them in the hands of the Ccisiuiittes for publicatioartsstiag that although imperfect, as they necessarily must be, yet that they will prsssat to the Mic- rnac.iiihisewa ,ths hpauddsiqd'eUlAsdJusus Christ-the isords 3 street a.

CllARLOTTETOWN,PRlNCE EDWARD ISLAND, TUESDAY, NOVEMBER

The Committee feel that the as well as the trapsIutor_ao_w oc- cupv a reiiponsible position.—' ney know how desirable it is that these, when issued, should remain for years, if tint ages, standard productions. They know, however, that translations into the English mid into other languages, which were marred by imperfec- tions which increasing knowledge ultiiiiiitely ram0V0¢I.'VB|'0 M909‘! W the salvation ofsonls. In these circumstances the have felt con- strained to take the preliminary steps towards u fishing. and tire now in negotiation with the Secretary of the ritish and Foreign Bible Society for the act-oinplishrnent of the contemplated measure, so soon as Mr. Rand and the Corntiiittee shall have been satisfied that they are fully prepared for such a ate .

In the mean time, the Committee think it desirable to state, that the subji-.t:t on which the greatest difficult was apprehended. and on which some predictions were lnizard by persons unfriendl to the Mission on its present basis, (the rendering of Ba tizo and ap- ti-ims) is likely to be arranged in a way. which. I M‘ P0'I°‘<‘lY satisfactory to all, will not, it is hoped, prove very rievous to the conscious scrupleii of any. By the Constitution 0 this Society, which was adopted after much deliberation. no part of the funds can be applied to the publishing of any translation till sanctioned by the Committee. It was therefore, and is now evident, that some coticcssion must he made, else one object of our union must fail of its ncconiplishtrient. In these circumstances, Mr. Itand and his llaptist brethren while conscientiously differing from the Coinmittee on the points referred to, have continued their co-operation with the Committee, a majority of whom have resolved on their own responsibility, that these words shall be transferred, after the ex- ample ofthe English authorized version.

The Coinmittee in concluding, would, with increasing confidence and earnestness, recoiniiienil the pi .cution of the work to the Christian public. The conversion to God of those poor ignorant children of nature is aot impossible, is not impracticable. They need much, but not more than the death of the Saviour can provide for them, and not more than the Great Spirit can do for them. The Saviour lives. and by his life can secure all that is necesse y to make the exertions of your Missionary successful. And the object for which he labours is dear to the Saviour. It is the object tor which be poured out his soul unto death; and for which he now in his intercession, pours his soul into the bosom of his Father. And what He asks shall be granted. The Holy Ghost will be given. A blessing will descend no means, on such means as have his ap- proval, and such are the circulation of His own word, and the preaching Christ. Union among ourselves in upplyinz these will also have his approval. Ilow striking are his own words! “ Nei- ther pray I for these alone, but for them also who shrill believe on me throiigli their words; thit they all rttiiy be one; as thou Father art in tire, and I in thee, that they also may be one in us, that the world iiiny believe that than has sent me.” Surely with this ex- ample before us, we should pray that the Lord would guide nntl bless our llIi.-sionary, that the Ilnly Spirit may descend upon him. rind upon the Imlianr, to whom he hears the tidings of iiiilviitiun, l|ll'l upon ourselves, that we may continue “like tiiiiided one to- ward another, according to Christ Jesus, that we may with one riiind and heart glorify God, even the father of our hard Jesus Christ." “ Corrie then, 0 Spirit of the Lord, from the four winds, breathe on the dead that they may live, and let the wilderness be- come it fruitful field, and the fruitful field be counted for a forest I" “ Then shall judgment dwell in the wilderness, and righteousness remain in the fruitful field, and the work of righteousness shall be peace, and the effect of righteousness, quietness and assurance for ever."

If good men in some instances, decline our union, and prefer other departments of the Master's service, we wish them God-speed; and feel assured, that a suflicient nuuiber will remain. who feel it an unspeakable honou to be einplo 'od in the effort to save their lketbren, and to be associated with t e Redeemer himself in the highest and holiest of enterprises.

mistcllaittotts.

(From Ilumi'lIon's Royal Preacher )

PLEASURE, FAME, -AND POWER.

The experience of most worldlings has been Solomon’s sorrow repeated with the variations incident to altered circutnstances, unit the diiiiinished intensity to be expected in feeble iiien——vaiiity rind vexatioii of spirit tlll over again. And as we are sometimes more impressed by modern instatict.-s thnii by Bible extitiipleit, we could call into court Ill‘.ltl‘ly as niaiiy tiitncases as there have been hunters of liappiiicss—iiiiglity Niiiiroils in the chain) of pleasure, faiite rind power.

\Ve might ask the statesman, rind as we wish him a " happy new yeiir." Lord Dutiilas would answer, “ I had need to he hap- pier than the last, for I never knew one happy day in it." \Ve niightiisk the successful lawyer, and the wuriest, luckiest, most itelf-cotiiphicent of tlietii all would answer, as Lord Eldon was privately recording when the whole bar envied the Chancellor, “ A few wcelts will send tiie to dear Eiicoiiibe, as a short resting- place Iii-.tiv-or-n vexnlion and the grave.” “'0 might ask the gut- deit iiiilliuntiire, You must be it linppy ni:iti, Mr. Rotliscliild E" “ Happy 1 me litippy 2 What, lirippy I when just as you are going to dine you have :i letter placed in your hands, saying, ‘ If you do not send me £500, I will hloiv your brains out ." Iliippy ! when you Iiavetu sleep with pistols at your pillow?” \Ve might ask the world-favoured warrior, and got for niiother answer the “ lili- serere " of the cniperor-nionlt, Cliarles V., or the sigh ofu broken heart front St. Helena. \Ve might ask the brilliant ccurtier. and Lord Chesterfield would tell us, “I hnvc enjoyed all the pleasures of the world, and I do not regret their loss. I have been behind the scenes. I have seen all the course pulleys anil dirty ropes which tnove the gaudy machines; and I have seen and sinelled tho tnllow-candles nhicli illuminate the whole decorations, to the ristiiiilsliiiient of an ignorant audience.” We might ask the dazzling wit, faint witliu glut of glory, yet disgusted with the creatures who adored liitrt, Voltaire would condense the essence of his existence itito otie word, “Ennut'." And we might ask the world‘s poet, and we would he answered with an imprecation by that splendid genius Byron, who