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at" 'P’WW} , sieverfilled

the eye ofé sailor. 1' G0?! 18 , ,. Two [expand elegant mirrors, and a magnificent chmaelfi are among the presents;' and we under- stand the Resident has directed" ' ens to be sent of every species of fire-arms, an other military we; as, including not only those in authorised use, in e army, but repeating guns, pistols, &c. and every de'soription of swords in use by ofiicers of dif- ferent grades, artillery, dragoons, and others. Among these weapons are two splendid pair of Colt’s pis- tols, and two of his patent rifles. All are to be of the most fin‘uhed and perfect workmanship—Ben- entt’r Herald. ,4.

CAN ADA. ,

NORTHERN PASSAGE.‘—-LAMENTABLE SUICIDE or ONE or "rm: DiscovEnEns.—It will be seen by re- ference to the British papers that the North passage so long sought after by adventurous navigators has at length been discovered by two young men he- longing to the Hudson Bay company. It is not our

, intention to enter into a detailed report of the me.- morable voyage, but merely to mention the fate of one of the discoverersg ‘ -

It appears that on t cir return to York Factory—_ the principal depot of the Hudson’s Bay Company —»they both set out for England, eager to grasp the

7 rich reward which the British Government never ,3 fails to lavish u on all her citizens who Contribute anything towar extending her wide-spread do- m1nions—-—or perpetuating her well-earned fame. On the arrival of the two young men at Lake \Vin- nepick, they disagreed about the route which should be pursued, and there separated. Mr? Simpson, accompanied by Mr. Bil, Mr. Legros, and twenty or thirty of the colonists, struck across‘for St. Peter’s, ‘: intending to push on to- New York, via the Lakes, 5 and thence sail for Liverpool. Mr. Dease, his com- }, peer, with another party, set out for the Canadas. :v About the 20th June, Mr. Simpson and his party had reached Turtle River, where they encamped for the night. He had, from the beginning of the jour- ney, exhibited occasional symptoms of mental hal- lucination, caused, as the party‘ supposed, by'the dread of bein outstripped by his pompetitor in théir long race for ndon. On the evening above men- tioned, he had continued to ush on'until a late night, and even then is feverish state of excitement deprived him of nourishment or rest. When, they stopped, and while in the act Ofcamp- ing, Mr. Simpson turned suddenly round, and shot Mr. Bird throu h the heart; and before the astound- ed could y from the presence of the madman, he scharge'd the other barrel, and mortally wound- ed Mr. Legros.—It appears the party had separated; and when he had committed the murder on his com— ' r panions, there were only two more present—one of them, a son OfLegros—who immediately fled a short A distance. The dying father earnestly implored Simp-

son to permit his son to return and embrace him be- fore he should die—Which he agreed to, and beckon- ed them back, sayin there was nothing to fear.

On th ‘ turn, rmpson accused Legros of con- spiring" Bird, and asked him whether it was not their intention to assassinate him that night ; the

ying man said it was, but on being interrogated a

cond time, he denied having any intention or-de- sign of such a deed, and shortly after he expired.— Simpson then ordered the two men to bridle their horses, and prepare to return with him to the settle- ment, but no sooner had they mounted, than they dashed ofi‘ in quest‘of‘the“ main body, and overtook them about 1-8 miles ahead. They all returned in the morning, ' and whentthey had reached within 200 yards of the camp, they got a glimpse of Simpson x ‘ at the "door “of " immediately afterwards

heard the' refili‘rltt’o gun , supposing that he was . determined to carry out the work of destruction l which he 1 had begun, they attempted to intimidate him by firing three volleys in thedirection of the camp, and then approached it cautiously. When they came up, they found their commander weltermg in his blood, and on closer examination, tound that he had literally blown his head to pieces!

‘ Far in the wild, unknown to public view,’ Were the three bodies committed to the same grave by their companion, who‘then pursued their route with feelings more easily conceived than described.

The party arrived at St. Peter’s about the first Of July, in possession Of the important papers, and other property belonging to the ill-fated Simpson.

' These particulars we learn fi'OlIl Mr. Wm. A.

Aitken, a trader from Lake Superior. Mr. Aitken

further states, that the whole matter is involved in

7 mystery, whichyme'only can clear up. .

pi The unfortunate Simpson was a native of Scot- P

land, and a nephew of the present Governor of the H. B. Co. He was about 28 years of age, possessed of fine talents—and amiable disposition—and the universal esteem of those who new him. v

The followin extract of a letter regarding those unfortunate imfividuals' who were transported I to Van Dieman’s Land, for taking part in the Canadian rebellion, we find in the Quebec Gazette, attend- ed with a remark by ’the editor of that paper, in which he states that it was very likely they would be pardoned immediately on their landing at Hobart Town and Sydney.

“ H. M. S. BUFFALO, Hobart Town, Feb. 14.—We lefi Quebec on the 25th September, 1839, with. 141 political prisoners, 85 from Upper Canada, chiefly Americans, for Van Dieman’s and 56 from Montreal for Sydney. Saw nothing remarkable on our pas- sage to Rio Janeiro, where we arrived on the 30th November. After completing our water and re- fi'eshin the crew and convicts with fresh beef, sail- ed on t e 5th, and arrived here the 11th February, 1840. We have had one of the most delightful pas- sages that‘ could be made, as to Weather—a fair Wind all the way, and with the exception ofa few squalls, with rain near the line, not more than a strong breeze. The prisoners, On the whole, behaved re— markably Well ; owing, in all probability, to the very strict guard kept on them, for the Americans came on board with a most. infamous character, as a most daring and villainous set, ready to sacrifice their lives rather than be transported. We fortunately detected a conspiracy among them in time to pre- vent an unpleasant afl'air, they having had in agita-

‘ (ion to rise against us. 'They have since been very Li * quiet. It was reported before we left Quebec that i some Americans, sympathizing with their country-

men to be sent b the Buffalo, intended fitting out -two Baltimdre c Ippers to intercept _us, but we did not meet or see any thing suspicious. We shall ' laud 82 unsaturday mornin' , who Will placed 111

the gangs to break stones, for respan—ing roads. The others (Frenchmen)-We carry to ydney ; they are all respectany connected, and have not given the BlightGSt “Gable. We sail, I think, about Wed- nesday, and hope to ‘be clear of them’ all by the end offli'e'month, and start for our ultimate destination, , ‘N.ew”ZeaIand, which "is now more interesting than ever: ' ' t ..

Hr. Buckinghni, (the Oriental Trave r,)

Montreal and Quebec.

. Sr. John, N. B. August 4.--The first fiult of the v1s1t of His Excellency the Governor General to the shores of New Brunswicklias, we understand, been made public in his engagement to forward the great object of having com letc surveys made of the vari- ous routes fog-p can St. Lawrence with those of the Bay of Fundy, His Excellency having stated to our worthy Lieutenant Governor, that Canada will be ready in the spring, when the survey can be begun, to grant £1000 in

pense ; and that he will use his influence withthe other Provinces to induce them to join in this great undertaking—And also that he will do all in his power to carry out the views of the Merchants of Saint John, on the subjects of rates of Postage and a Daily Mail to Halifax. These are proceedings worthy of the talents and station of His Excellency, and will deservedly add to his fame—and they are doubly gratifying by being so promptly done.

NEw SURVEY OF THE BOUNDAnr.—Capt. Brough- ton, R. E., Mr. Featherstonhaugh, jun., and Mr. Wightman, with asurveying party, arrived here last evening from Head Quarters. After remaininga short time they proceeded en route to the Disputed Territory. We understand they will commence operations in the neighbourhood of the Grand Falls, thence they will proceed to Lake Metis, and thence to Quebec. From Quebec they will proceed to the S. W., and will, in all probability, fall in With the American party that have proceeded up the Ken- nebec.—Woodstock Times.

©©I§4©E$EAIL .EIZBAEALDDo

SflTURDfl Y, .4 U6 UST 22,1840.

By the Steamer Acadia, we have London dates to the 4th of August. The news is of a diversified na- ture. Apprehensions seem to be entertained, im- probable as it may appear, of a rupture with France on the Egyptian question. We regret to have to an- nounce the death of the Earl Of Durham. The Bill for the re-union of the two Canadas has passed the House of Lords, and received the Royal Assent. Oxford, who shot at the Queen, is not to'be execut- ed ; his sentence has been mitigated to confinement in a mad-house for life. These seem the leading alticles of intelligence. From China there is no- thing of great importance. The affairs of the Ce- lestial Empire do not seem to be in the best condi- tion. There is no appearance as yet of a compro- mise between the British authorities and the Chi- nese government.

DECK LOAD'Ae'r.—The following is a brief abstract of the new Deck Load Act:

Clause 1.—Sliips cleared from any port in British North America or Honduras, wholly or in’purt laden With timber, between lst May and 1st September, not to carry any port of their cargo on deck-—must get a cer- tificate that all the cargo is below deck.

Clause 2.—-I‘ena|ty of £100 for violation of Act. Act not to extend to spars for vessel's use, or to removal of a part ofcargo in case Ofdamage. .

Clauses 3 &'4—--Act to continue until May 1, and may be altered during present sess. of par.

The following notice from the General Post Office

Department was received by the Acadia:

“ The inland postage on letters for the United King-

dom, forwarded to Halifax for transmission, must be paid

at this Office, according to 'weight, , £ s. d. “‘ 0n letters not exceeding half an ounce, there

will be taken one r'ate of postage, to wit, 0 0 2;

“ On letters above hqu an ounce and not exceeding one ounce, two rates of postage, viz. 0 0 5 “ On letters above one ounce and not exceed- ing two ounces, four rates of postage), viz; 0 O 10

“ On letteIs above two ounces and not. exceed- ing three ounces, six rates of postage, viz. 0 1 3

“ On letters above three ounces and not ex- b cceding four ounces, eight rates of postage, viz. 0 l 8 “ And so in proportion.” , .

[The following Address to the Right Honorable the Countess Of Westmurlzind, numerously and respectulily signed, is published by request. It is still lying for fur- ther signatures at Mr. H. Stampcr’s.]

To THE RIGHT HONORABLE 'rIIE COUNTESS or . WESTMORLAND, &c. &c. &c. MADAM ;

We the undersigned residents in Charlottetown and its vicinity, beg leave to express our sincere regret at your Ladyship’s departure from the Island. We have the high gratification of affording our united testimony to your Ladyship’s kindness,.ur- banity and condescension, during the many months we have been honoured by your Ladyship’s res1- dcnce amongst us. .,

Your Ladyship’s unbounded liberality, inlpromo- ting the religious interests of this community, and your extensive, but unostentatious charities to our destitute poor, will ever berecollected by us With the warmest admirationand respect; and we hum— bly pray, that that Heavenly Being who .regards each deed’. Of mercy and compassion performed towards his afflicted creatures, as done to himself, would be pleased to bless and comfort your Lady- ship to the latest period of a lengthened, prosperous and happy life.

We have the honor to be, Madam, your 'Ladyship’s most obdt. servants.

Jo‘hn Thomson, Esq. was convicted III the sum of four pounds, by Angus Macdonald,Es_q.J. on the 9th of August, inst. for u trespass, committed In taking out and removing one of the public .Pumps from the main Street of Georgetown.—-Com1numcated.

On Friday last, a boy, about 14 years of age, son of Mr. John M‘Kenzie, of New London,went to bathe, with two other boys, and he was unfoutuuately drowned. The bodywas found shortly after, by some Indians, but life was extinct—Gar.

On Thursday last, Mr. Patrick Walsh, of‘Be-

deque, was unfortunately killed b a tree falling upon him, while at a chopping frol‘ic.—-—I .

. ' PASSENGERS,

In the'Cape Breton, from Miram‘ichi, on Thursday—— G. R. Robinson, Esq. and Mr. Breaking, of London; Messrs. Wood, Nathan Wright, Beaten, N. Smith, J. Caie, Niven, Staplelon, M‘Lure, Logfiy, ChrlBlle, Davis,jun.; Mrs. Brown and child; rs. Robertson,

~ Mrs. Miller and-daughter, Mrs. Ferguson-40 in the

steerage. I

In do, from-Pictou, yesterday—Sir Geo. F. Se mour, from London; Lieut. Seymour, R. N., Capt. R. . Mac- donald, Pa master, 30th Rift. and Lndy,frOm Bermuda; H. Mann; sq., from‘Pllil elphia; Messrs. D. Brenan, , , Palmer, K. Mackenzie, Baldwin, G,Coles, M‘Kay, Fonda“, O’Neil, Christie, J. Johnson; Miss M‘Curdy,

.. A , .Miss Blanchard-#6 in the's’teerage. ' QUEBEC, '- .8, ,

"ll'the'U-nic‘orn, ‘fi'om Pictou,‘ for Quebec, on' Wednes- day !‘I1-7'!Tb" Right Hon. the Countess of Westmorland

arrived at Toronto, where he is delivering {a 'short

and suite.

course of lectures on He intends to- visit ‘

to connect the waters of the ‘

aid of.the New Brunswick grant, towards the ex— '

fad 'OF CHARLOTTETOWN‘. - _ “ - > ~ air-manna?- ' f. Schooner Lark,‘Howat, Pictou; Cools, doc. Betsey, Jones, -Wallace ; Goods. . Mary, Borke, Chose; Limestone. . Edward, Wood,.;Aricliat; do. CLEAaEn: Schooner Callie ' e, Paton, Liverpool ; 9832 ll. Deals. Brglh‘elrs, Tu lyfiswfwudlaud, . 1,; lfea'd Neat. a t e. ' 5‘ ‘ ‘ Lark, Howat, ctou ; ballast. Cousins. M‘Ra‘ . do. ;' do. Betsey, Jone”L allacc; do. Jessie, Macdou'ald, Fishing Voyage.

flt Cork, 18th lt—Charles, from P. E. I.—-flt Liver- pool, 23m ult.-- ,amliridge, P. E. l.—flug 2.—Mary Alice, Baker, Ila—Advertised, Aug. 4.——-Ambassador, Tom, for P. E. Island and Dalhousic, N. 13. \ At Graocsend,27th ult.—Syminetry, P. E. Island. . martian. .

At Georgetown, Domerara, in May last, 1) special license,‘ by the Rév. Robert Coltart, George Rankin, Esq. formerly of Prince Edward Island, to June, daughter of James Hancock, Esq. London. ‘ .

Died, On Monday last, George Henry Seymour Dealey, infant son OfJ. S. Desley, Esq, aged 17 days. .

‘11:? The \Vesleyan Chapel at Crapaud, being'éompletcd, will be opened for divine. worship (I). V.) on Sunday the 30m inst., by the Rev. \Vm. Smith, of Charlottetown, when collec- tions Will be made for the purpose of assisting to defray the expense orcasmne y its erection. Services at half-past 10, a. m., half-past ‘2,Iiid half-past G, p.111.

‘ MIL-1T1; GEN'EnXL‘OitBEn. Head Quarters, Charlottetown, June 15,1840. I IIS Excellency the Commander in Chieflms

been pleased to order that the Annual Inspection of Militia do take place as follows: ,

Monday 24th August—Churlottetown Ferry, Meeting House, Lot 40, Cross Roads to Cherry Valley, Vernon River,’and Orwell Bridge. '

Tuesday 25th—Bclfust and Flat River.

\Vedncsday 261l1—Cr035 Roads and Montague River Bridge, Georgetown, and Brudenell l’oint Meeting ‘House. v -

Thursday 27tli—Lewellin’s Cross Road, ClOW’s Ship- yard, Murray Harbour.

Friday lea—Cardigan River and Boughton River, by Captain Goff. ’” , By command of His Excellency

the Commander in Chief, A. LANE, Lieutenant Colonel & Adjuant General.

Secretary’s Office, August, 17th, 1840. ENDERS will be received at this Office

until W'edueszlay the 4th November next, for the conveyance ofthe MAILs, by a sufiici mt STEAM BOAT ofnot less than Eighty Horses Powur, twice a week be- tween Pictou and Charlottetown, and once a week be- tween Clw'rlottetown. and Mimmichi, touching at Bellequ on the voyage to and from Miramichi, during the open- ingofthe Navigation, for the space of 5 'ears, from the lst May, 1841. Further particulars ma 8 known upon application to this Office. '

'1‘. H. HAVILAND, Secretary.

TIGNISH BRIDGE. EALED TENDERS will be received, up to theillth ofSeptembcr next, for building a BRIDGE over Tigni’sb Pond, according to a Plan and Specification to be seen at the Subscriber’s office, or at the residence Of NICHOLAS Connor, Esq. at Tignish. r " JAMES \VARBURTON,

Commissioner.

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Lot 11,. Augiist 13m, 1840.

R. TREMAIN, intending to leave the Island, quests all persons indebted to him to make immedi‘fi pa ment to SOLOMON DESBRISAY, Esq. who is duly authorized to receive the some. Dr. '1‘. also offers to let the house and premises now in his possession. r Charlottetown, Aug. 2lst, 1840.

THE Subscriber , particularly requests all

persons indebted to him, either by Bond, Notes of Hand, or Book AccOurit, to come forward immediately and dischargétthe same; otherwise legal measures will be adopted for the speedy recovery thereof. Any per- sons ha'ving accountsvngainst him are” also requested to furnish Them for adjustment and pa Inent.

PATRICK O’KEEFFE. Charlottetown, 20th Aug. 1840.

THOMAS MACGILL, Tailor, EGS to return his sincere thanks for 'the patronage he has enjoyed in the line of his busi- ness, and as it is his intention to leave the Island in the course of the present summer, he requests that all per- sons indebted to him will settle their accounts on or before the 25th September, as all accounts which re- main unsettled after that period will be placed in the hands ofan Attorney for collection,/witliout distinction. Any person desirous of carrying on the Tailoring business will find the premises now occupied by him well worthy of attention, being conveniently situated, and fitted up for an establishment competent ,to employ seventeen or eighteen men; all the conveniencies at- tached to which, will be disposed ofon reasonable terms, as they now stand. Upper Queen Street, August I5lli, 1840.

VALUABLE FREEHOLD FARM FOR SALE. HE Subscriber offers for Sale a Tract of 100 Acres of superior Land, adjoining the Bedwue. House Farm, having a front of about 20 chains on il— mot Creek. From eight to ten acres are cleared, and the remainder is well stocked with Firewood and Fencing stufi'. There is also a small stream of water running through the remises, sufficient to drive a Carding and Threshing ll ill. The situation is well adapted for a Shipbuilding establishment. For terms OfSale, apply to Mr. Solomon Desbrisay,

Charlottetown, or to ‘ JOSEPH POPE.

Bedeque, 18th May, 1840

VALUABL'E PROPERTY IN GEORGETOWN. THE Subscriber is duly authorized'to SELL, by PRIVATE CONTRACT, that valuable ESTATE in GEORGETOWN, known as the Property. of John Adams Wood, fiirmerly..of,.the Island of Antigua, but late of London,.E;$uire, deceased, and nOW‘belonging to Margaret Gilbert ood, his Widow, comprising Water Lots Nos. 1'7," 18, 19, 20 and 21, with the WarehouSe and Premises situate thereon. These Lots, from their very eligible situation for Mer- cantile Business, are too well known to require further description~and will be sold either together or sepa- rately, as may be agreed on. A good title will be given.

JOHN LONGWORTH. o Charlottetown, 18th June, 1840.

0 BE LET, for_a term of years, a Building LOT, 56 feet by 30, fronting on “Etc: Street, op- posite Mr. J. B. Cooper’s dwelling house. For further particulars apply to Bx SCOTT.

S'I‘IEAYED from the Subscriber’s farm, Back . Settlement, North River, TWO ‘MILK COWS-— one brindled, with tops of horns cut ofi'rand short tail —the other a red Cow, with a round white spot in the forehead, the tops of her horns cut‘ofl‘ and marked With the letters 1.40., her ears are also cut. Any person bringing the above Cows to the subscriber’s farm, or to MirnEtlwardKiekha‘ln, Charlottetown, will be hand- somely ,rewatdedyfortheir trouble.

1. _ JOHN KickiiAM. York River, 20th Aug. 1840.

. Ape-Hem v r -- . : ——'..," "v": we. SALE 0F_LIVE stifotfifs, A T W O O D L A"N.D.S, Cars-TRAVERSE, , (the residence of Mr. G. 11-111ng will.'be Sold, by Auction, on Saturday, the 29th August, instant: 3 Mares, in foal; ' ' lFozil;_ ," .y' 1 ,two- ear-old Colt b Reven e; ’ 6 MilcliCows; ' .i y ig '2 Heifers, 3 years old; W § 4 - Ditto, 2 years old; 32 Sheep, ofsuperior breed. . Terms of Sale—3 months' credit on all sums above 965'; and all under, cash on delivery. 1N..B.——The Farm of Woodlands maybepurohased or leased, and possession may be had in November next. It contains nearly 200 acres—has afront of25 chains on the shore——posscsses the principal Creek in the neigh- bourhood for' seaweed—has several beautiful‘Groves of

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the uncultivated part abou’nding with white clover, and yielding fine pasture, being fed by .seteral perpetual springs. There is a tolerable Dwelling House, With a good Garden, Pump, Barn and other offices on the pre- inises, and it is altogether as desirable a situation ss‘any gentleman attached to agricultural pursuits and arural life could find among the numerous pleasant residences of this delightful Island. ’