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Prcvtsfons. iivcf, (small) pct lb. 41110 90 in: ll} the (Hl‘li'ir‘l', filth) l‘nrk, cart-ass) f; ~1 o . lln (111112111) ml to 7d Mutton, per 11)., 41110 8d Lamb per 11‘, 1111 1.0911 Veal, per lb , .ld to oil 11.1111. per 1%.. 0 61110 7d liuttt-r, (frrsh) Is -d to 1: :11 Do by the tub. 1a to 15:11 ('ln‘x-vt', 1111111., -;t110 0'. Tallow, per 1b., 91.11: 1011 Lord. pv-r 111.. 1:141 to ll‘lu l'lonr. pz-r 1b.. .1111 to 215 Uatvncul, per 1111) lbs.. L'ls to 231‘ Eggs, per «lozeu. . ls 2d to is ad Gram liar-icy. per bushel, ‘15 to 49 6d Oats per du., '23 10d to 3: Vegetables. I‘éas. oer r uart l'utatdcs, plat budiel. 2: 611 to 25 9d Poultry. loose. ‘23 6.1 to 3.1 611 Turkeys, each, its to 71- (id Fowlu'. each. In to ls rid l.‘bickena per pair, Ducks. 153d to la Gd Fish.

203 to .‘lOs

lefirh. pcr qtl.. 25s to 4113

llurringa. per barrel. Mackerel, per dozen.

Lumber. lienrds (Hemlock) .3. 110 (Spruce) 4a to us Do (l’inc) 7a to 9.: Shingles. pi-r M 13: to 18s Sundries.

Hay. per ton, 7081-" 50'

Straw. pcr ewt. _ 2s Timothy Set-ll. lml to 1155 (,Iloycr .Sl'fdtl, per 1b.. 1s 3a to is {d llmnrspun, per yard, 4a to ba (lalfskins. per 111., (id to W W ' I. to 1. 4d Shccpskins. 3s to 6:. Apples. per 1102..

I'artridges,

(1130110 1‘) LEWIS. Market

A. HERMANS. G U N - 1-4 Ml '1‘ 1L BELL-HANGER AND TIN-SMITH.

EGS to Inform his friends. and the public generally.

that be hav a min eutiltuencod fluvial-s on Dart-lies—

for Street. next. tlimr to the Reading Room lilitltllllg.

when: he is prepared to oxaeute all enters in his line with contours and dusputch.

mt "no.

A neat assortment of Tinware, Kitchen Utensils. &0. dzc.

including the. patent llox 'l'ox C(WFEII 1:01. which .re- celvad the Gold Medal l‘rize, at. the Paris Exposition Of 1867. Also. llON TON erNTERhS. wbteh‘wrll lurpass everything in the Market. and suitable for either Farm use or on board Vessels. . ., .

A few Warmth Columns on hand. which together with s largs variety of other Stock will be sold cheap for

Mr. HERMANS ls Agent for SAWYER'S CRYSTAL BLUE. a new. economical and superior article used in "think. whereby a saving of‘ fifty hood. and for which he bags to sollc laundry Imus. (so.

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[‘HE subscriber is introducing more MACHINERY

into his Establishment. by means of which he wi‘l be able to give the Public a batter article, and crmarna than ever.

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AS and LOUNGES—cheap. JOHN NEWSON.

HAMBER SUITS—cheap. JOHN NEWSON.

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NTRE. Leaf. Kitchen. Toilet, and Dressing I‘Alllilib‘mchcap.

JOHN NEWSON.

l’III‘II'DlD Herdwoodmoated CHAIRS—cheap. Common do., at 35. 6d. JOHN NEWSON.

1x GREAT assortmen tof 1

lEl)STEADS——chcap. JOHN NEWSON.

U R E A U K, CINQUES and COMMODES cheap, JOHN NEWSON.

IL'I‘ MOULDIN’G. PLATES, &c.—-cheap.

LOOKING - GLASSES JOHN NEWSON.

EATHERS and llIATllASSER—in variety. JOHN NEWSON.

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"‘HE Fur-sumo and Conunnrorrs Schooner "A. R.

Mulloxaui.” will run between Souns 8: Charlotte-

town, calling at the intermediate ports, as soon as the

uargaitien pt-rluits. DOMINICK DEAGLE. Master. January 249:1868. V ‘1 y

"ALTERATION 1N"iib‘st§l«i§s‘.“ Notice to Debtors.

HE Subsoribcr hereby notifies that a cmuplcte change lining about to he made in the busincsscar- ricd on at Ochli, heretofore. by the late Patrick Stc- phcus. deceased. and subsequently by the under- signed, And this is to give notice to thmc parties indebted to Mary Stephens. Ext-cutlix. and to the under-gimmL by Jud vmcnts, Notes of Hand, and Beck Acciiimts. that on can they pay their respective accounts in full this Fall. they shall be sued without further notice on the closing of the Navigahon, All kinds of merchantublu produce taken in payment. 11. J. CLARKE. Orwell Cheap Store. Sept. 18,1567. in If Butler’s Rosemary Hair Cleaner. N elegant preparation for the l’oilct and Nursery. possessing. in the bigot-st. degree. the property ot'rc- moviug Scurf and Dandull‘ from the Head. and by 11% invi- gorating qualities. increasing the growth of the lair.

“1.11. WATSON. City Drug Store. Nov. 23. 186?. COTTON DUCK, } «VINO been appointed Agent for the sale of the celebrated , Russel's Mills Cotton Duck. the Subscnber is prepared to receive orders for all the different Numbers, 1n quantities to suit purchasers. I. C. HALL. Charlottetown. May ‘22. 1867.

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ltlsnsnol‘n Stella Colm— Bouquet,

dcdicutod by porsnlmaloss to this talented Artist.

Alexandra. Guards. Fragrbanc, Prince» of Wales, Rimmcl's, Lilly of the Valley Jockey Club. “'ood Violet, Milletlcur. Essence bouquet. Patchouly. Violet.

Went End. New Mown IIayJIovos Myrtle.

'l‘hc llnrtl of Avon's l’crfume. in ancat llox : Sydcuham Eau de Cologne. 'l'rehle Lavender Water. Extract of Lavender Flowers. Verbena Water. 'l'crcontcnnry Sachct, Perfumed. ’l‘creeutcusrv Souvenir. Shaker-pear Holden Scented Locket Extract of [lime Juice and tilycerine. for making the Hair soft and glossy; lime Leaf Powder. an improvement oil Violet Powder; Bloom of Ninion. for the Complexion. llcpriatory l’owdcr for removing superfluous hairs without injury to the skin; Napoleon l‘amrnsde, for firing the Mustachca. and instantaneous Hair Dye, for giving the Hair and Whiskers a natural and permanent shadewithou trouble

and danger. v . Ilimrneljs Rose Water Crackers, a new and amusing device

v ' orties. (or 0 mm‘ F ’W. R. WATSON. Drug Store. Doc. 22. 1864. SHOP TO LET. 0 LET. one of the Shops 1n REDDIN‘S NE‘V BUILDING. immediatelv adjoining the Drug Store of W. 11. Watson. Esq. Lower Queen Street. For a business stand this shop is not surpassed in the city. l‘nsst'sslotl can be given about the lot of April next, Enquire of B. I). BEDDIN. Ch'tewu, Feb. 26. 1868. 'Q ' VALUABLE MILL PROPERTY F O R S .A. L E - (lGEllS' MILLS, Western Road. on Township No. I 5. There Mills are in good working order, laced on a food and never-failing stream. with 160 acres 0 .Ia and Land as this Island can afford. well covered Willi arse Hard and Soft. Wood. This property is _1nvsluahle to a person of small capital. There is an Industneus and thriving ~cttlemcnt—Bloomfield—fast improvmg the lands around this property. and lrumucr always 111 deumud. Therein a Cottage at the Mill. a small clearance of (l or a

screw, with a Dwelling House and Stable. The Mill in

new. well-made. and double-geared. Information may be had on application to Mr Rogers. on the premises : Bord. Rogers an Inbcrt Ball. Alberton; or

‘ ‘harl tt 8 was. to the subscriber in t. o e o I. c. “ALL. 3m

January 20. 1.07-

am Jnlv 2t. 1867. s

CHARLorTrrdor,’” FRINGE

DEBATES AND PROCEEDINGS 01“ THE ‘ LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.

ADDRESS—ANSWER TO SPEECH. (Caitlin ucd.) Second Paragraph.

IIou. Mr. McDoxarm : 1 do not think there can be any opposition to that para- graph. The object of it is to show that we are willing to concur in any legisla- lion ue’ssuary to enable the tenants on that estate (the Selkirk Estate) to re- ceive their lands at the rate the Act con- templated. It appears that the prices ehrgcd for the land were higher than itwaa the intention of the Act that they should be. I shall not take upon myself, at pre- sent to say whose fault it is. though I may entertain a well grounded opinion of the reason why the prices were fixed at so high a rate. However, it is found, upon looking into the matter, that the prices charged will return a much larger amount than the original cost and man- ag meat of the estate entailed upon the Government, and this paragraph only says that we will concur in any legisla- tion considered necessary upon the sub- ject.

Hon. Mr. Benn: I shall not make any observations upon that paragraph at present, for I assume. from His Excel- lency’e speech, that a measure upon this subject will be introduced. and, with that understanding. I will wait till it comes before us.

Hon. Mr. Panama : 1 think myself that it is the intention of the Government to lay a bill before the Legislature—such abill as will give that relief to the ten- ants which they seek. more particularly asthe Crown Officers have given their opinion so much in favor ofthe petition- ers; but, without going into the ques- tion, as perhaps a lawyer would be supposed to do. it is quite enough for me to any. at present. that I am prepared to support a bill of that kind.

Hon. Mr. flarruonxrzz 1am glad to hear thuthis honor from the city, who has just spoken, is dispoled to take such a liberal view of this matter. When the subject was first mentioned. I thought that. perhaps. the difficulty cpuld be met by an expenditure of public money upon that estate; but, upon further considera- tion, I saw that such a course would not be practicable. and I conceive that there can be no two opinions upon the subjch It is just the same as if an in- dividual found that he had charged a larger amount for an article than he was entitled to receive. You would say that the proper course for him would

be to refund if.

lion. the Pnesrnm‘r: I think the course pursued by the Government is just and proper, and will be much more satisfactmy than to lay out the amount of the overcharge in public works. for a good deal of expense would be incurred in collecting the amount, and it. is better to meet the difficulty immediately by re- ducing the price of the land to such an amount as would make the property self-sustaining.

The President then resumed the chair, progress was reported. aid the House ad- journed till four o’cloek, p. m.

AFTERNOON FESSION.

The House. in Committee, resumed the consideration of the Address in an- swer to His Excalisccy's speech.

Tfnrd Paragraph.

lion. Mr. MacDoxann: It is found by the operation of the land Purchase Act. that a large quantity of wilderness land is new in the possession of the Go- vernment. and they have thought it ml- visable to introduce a more liberal men- sura for the disposal of those lands. I believe that if they were let upon difier- ant terms from those upon which the Go- vernment is now authorized to let them. they would he settled upon, rnd turned to some advantage. All they are auw, the timber is plundered ofl them. and it is impossible for the Commissioner of Public Lands to look after them and pre— vent that from being done. no matter how many persons he may employ. We consider that it would be better to let them to actual settlers so that they may be brought into a .ststc of cultivation ; but as the Act is at present, people do not care to settle upon them while they can get farms partly cleared to purchase. llis honor from Queen's County (Mr. Beer) has said that the sons of farmers have an inducement to remain in the Colony: but I believe that if these lands were let upon more liberal terms they would be induced to settle upon, and in course of time to pay the Government for them. I cannot say that the Go- vernment has perfected any measure yet. but it is my impression that if they were lot, with a right of occupation, so that they might be cultivated upon certain conditions. it would be an advantage to the country generally. With a view of having some measure introduced. and. I suppose, to ascertain the views of mem- bers upon the subject. the paragraph in the npecch referring to this subject was introduced.

lion. Mr. Ban: 1 would be glad to

support any measure to facilitate the set- tlement of those lands, if psoplo could

be induced to remain upon them. But a good deal of the land is very barren. A lat-g tract in the vicinity of Murray Harbor, a part of the Cunard Estate, I presume. has been burned over several times, andl do not think it could be sold for any price. If pert-on! could be in- duced to settle upon it by giving them 20 years free occupation, with liberty to purchase, at a moderate price, I think it would be an advantage. No doubt. it could be made good arable land. by the bestows] of capital, and the application of mussel-mud,or something of that kind, but I am afraid that a poor man could scarcely earn a livlihood upon it.

lion. Mr. Dle’WELL: Ism glad that the Government has thought properte put that clause in the speech, for-if some plan is not adopted to have the land settled, it will be plundered and become of less value. I think it would be an advantage to have the land retried upon. and there- fore. the bill shall have my support. If the Government get nothing but the tax, it would amount to a considerable item.

Ilon. Mr. Barnsns‘rox: I would readin support a measure to facilitate the settlement of wilderness lands if I thought any benefit would be derived from it. but it. may be that men of capio ml will take it up and become proprietors of large tracts of country.

“on. Mr. German: I am glad to hear such views expressed, for we mighl have aucthcr class of proprietors spring- ing up among us. If the Government would make a free gift of a great portion of those lands to actual settlers. I think itkwould be the wisest step they could to 0.

Hon. Mr. llarrrronxn: This proposed relaxation of the terms upon which wil- derness lauds are let, has, 1 think, he- come necessary for several reasons. From information 1 have received, it op‘ pears that the Government now hold about 130,000 acres, and only about 80,000 are considered fit for settlement 1 consider the loss of population the greatest calamity that can befal us, and I think there is nothing more gelling than to see young men taking themselves off to foreign states just at a period when they would be a benefit to us. The ob- ject the Government have in view is to obviu'e, if possible. that most undesira- bls fact that so many young people leave our alone and settle elsewhere. Anoo ther reason is. that our chances to get a share of that constant stream of emigre- tion which is flowing towards America must depend. in a great measure, upon the facilities afforded for obtaining land ; but, trader the present arrangement. the

price of wilderness land is from five to ten shillings an care. There is a general reluctance on the part of the young men of this country to undertake the clearing of the foresta. Whatever is the reason they do not appear to be so willing to commence upon wilderness land as their fathers were. It is a fact. however, that

regards the encouragement of settlers, which may be seen upon comparing it with other Colonies. South Australia, which has not been settled over forty years, had, in l8fil, a revenue. derived from Customs alonc.of {3203.361}. and from the land fund. £263,266. That land fund enabled the Government to ex- pcud a large sum for the encouragement of omigration,und for the construction of public works. The law in force de- mands that twenthirds of the proceeds of the loud futul shall be expended in local improvements, public works, 6m, and one-third devoted to the introduction of labour. And thus, though the taxes are high. yet the people have the satisfaction of seeing alsrgc amount expanded for local improvements. Take another Colony: in New South Wales. in 1864, the amount actually received from the sale of lands was £112,719, or 12 per cent below the receipts cf1863. And to show your honors that these are not ex- ceptional cases,tuke Northern Auetralia. or Queen's Land: in 1860. only 23,587 acres were sold. and in 1864, 189.8” acres,for wllichtfi210,725werapaid. how. 1 would like todraw the attention of your honors to another very superior Colony. 11' we had such funds for the erection of public werks we would be In as respect- able a position as any Colony in Her Ms- jesty's Dominions. I mean the Colony of New Zeal-ad. In 1864, the revenue derived from Customs amounted to £592.346: territorial. £714,770. These sums. when receiver] from the sale of public land. place the Colony in a re- spectablc apositioc.wbile. instead of that, we re languishing. or merely creeping on, step by step, with our public works and other interests to support from a rs- vccue derived from taxation. 1 am not going to say much acainattha proprietors, for the blame must be attributed to the error of the Imperial authorities. But as to then wilderness lands. 1 think we cannot do better with them than to let them to actual settlers upon some easier -tarms than the Government to authorized to do at present. At the same time. we should carefully guard against such con- tingencies as two of your honor: have referred to, that is, that another class of proprietors might spring up; but the land would only be let to actual settlers. and, with due "caution. titers would be no danger anything of that kind occur- ring.

this Colony is not very well situated as‘

llen. Mr. Paula: I must say that I concur vary much with your honors with respect to the policy of bringing all those lands into the market. I know it has been often suggested that it would be better to authmize the Government to sell the whole of those lands at what- ever could be got for them, but I never was a convert to that opinion. for I did not consider that the demand for land was greater than the supply. Many of the young men of the Colony. it is true, do not appear disposed to engage in agri- culture. but I do not think it is for want of land. It maybe attributed to some inducements which draw them away from the Colony. and probably they get so! is ideas from their restless neighbors in the United States, who are never content- ed unless they are turning over a dollar. I conceive however, that it. will be a dif- ficult thing to draw the Act in such a way as will prevent its being evaded or abused. for if actual settlement is insisted upon. I do not think the measure will have much efl‘ect. At present we pay no taxes for the land, it is costing us nothing. and it must rise in value. I will, therefore,be cautious how I consent to such a bill, and will not commit my- I self at present as to what course I will pursue when the measure comes before us. It appears that we 1.“. 130,000 acres of wilderness land, and 80.000 acres of it are considered good. That 19"”- 5‘l.000 acres which are not con- fif‘lfl'fil 200d. and that is nota vast quan- tity. I think it will soon come into the market. We know there never was a time when we were more in need of emf- grstion. and if we odor any proposition for its encouragement, and people of an agricultural class are willing to come out from the old country. the first ques- tion they will ask is. “ What land have you undisposed of ?" We know that In many parts of the country. and in Char- lottetown, too, it is very difficult to pre- eure labor. Scarcely any man will work for less than five or six shillings a day, which shows that we want an introduc~ tion of a laboring class. It is also mat- ter for consideration whether the leilicg of those leads by auction will not induce parties to speculate, for there will be ways found to evade the Act, let it be ever so well guarded.