VOL. 21

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CHAllLf)'l‘TETOWN,PRlNCE EDWARD ISLAND, TUESDAY, llECEMBl2l{2. 1851.

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IN AID OI Furnishing the New Temperance Hell. (Under the Patronage of Lady Banneraion.)

THE New Temperance Hall in this 'l‘own being nearly completed it has become necessary to provide the requisite Funds for suitably furnishing the same. A Bazaar will therefore be Iield, for this purpose, in the said Building, on

Wednesday and Thursday, The 16th and 17th days if December next.

The projectors of this Busniir deem it essential to the parity of the cause in which they are engaged, to reader the Ila l as coinfor- table and attractive as ible—to uiaka it at once a rallying point for the Sons and their riende, and a credit to the coiurrinnity. To aecoaiplish this object, however, from the Funds of the several 'l‘own Divisions, was found to be totally impracticable. without causing serious embarrassment thereto. An appeal to the liberality of the public has, therefore, been determined upon; and it is hoped that those friends who feel dis oscd to further this object, but \\ lio linve not yet cotnmenced their abors, will do so without delay. Ladies can mote this object. not nul by ‘Working for it themselves, but nlaobyodirectiug the attention 0 their friends towards it, mid solici- tiu their aid. _

The following is a List of Ladies who have kindly consented to receive contributions :—

Mrs. Fitzgerald, Mrs. Young,

— Yates. Miss l'. Davina, —- Lydiard, Mrs. Cuiidull, Miss P. Dcsllrisay, -- W. B. llatvson, Mrs. Owen, Miss Cliappell, — Orlebar, Mrs. llcnrd, — ll. llasziird, —- G. lliiszard, — I. Smith, — B. Moore, — J. J. Pi py, -— \V. C. 'l‘rovi'an, A. H. ates, — M. Butcher.

Articles mgy also be sent to the Rev Mr. Fitzgerald, Messrs. W. B. Dawson, . lleard, J. Rider and B. Moore.

\ N. B.—Every parcel should be labelled, Fort THI 'l‘r:ssrr:n- Iurca BAIAAI, with a list of the Articles, the name orilio contri- butor and the price set upon each Article. As a uidr. to those who may wish to contribute, the following is a List o such Articles as are most likely to be useful:—Ornamental needle-\\‘ork of all kinds, Milliaery, Baby Linen, 'l‘oys of all sorts, |)olls dressed in the coetuine of different nations, as the peasants of France, Italy, \Vales, Scotland, &c., Miniature Articles of Furniture, as chairs, tables, beds, &e.—Models of Public Buildings, sliips, 6rc.—Basket \\'ork, Turner's goods, Ea ravings, Drawings of all kinds, Paintings, Curious Mineral specimens, Dried Botanical specimens, as Heaths, leases, &c.—Sliells, Prepared Insects, Choice Plants, Books, Sweettneats, Cakes, di.c.—Msterials for Needlework, and Money to buy Materials.

On the Evening of the 17th, (immediately after the Bazaar)

A Vocal and Instrumental Concert will be given in the Hell by

Several talented Vocalists and .Miui'rt‘am, who have kindly volunteered their services for the occasion. 'l‘ick- ots to be bad at the B_aasar.

By order of the Coiriinittee,

W. B. DAWSON, Cliaii man. October 0, 1851. (t icw.)

NOTICE. OWNERS of Farm-etesdiugsor Pro rietors of Land for Sale, end to Let or Lease, in Prince dward Island, are solicited to communicate with the Subscriber, as to terms and particulars ofanme, for the information of iatendin settlers of sninl capital, and of the Scotch Agricultural class. is early notice, per Post

(prepaid), will meet attention. ‘vlLuA“ LA.M0N_r’

General Com. Agent.

2 Howard Street, Glasgow, dtli September, l85I.

NO'."."ICE. HE Members of the Georgetown Brtincli of the Royal Agri- cultural Society, whose Subscriptions for the present yenr iire not paid up, are hereby notified, that unless the some he paid on or before the lat January, 1852. they will not be entitled_to any of the privileges of the Society. Persons desirous of becoming Members, are requested to signify their intention to the Secretary, and pay their Subscriptions on or before the same date. By order of the Committee, i\lAlt'l‘lN llYl(Nl~‘., Sec‘y. dz Treasurer.

Georgetown, Oct. 24, I851.

To the Tenants on Lots 9 at 6|.

HE Subscriber having, by Power of Attorney, dated the 6th

da of March, I851, been a poinzcd Agent totnkc charge of

LOTS 9 8|, in this Island, the ropcrty of Lawrence Suliimn

Esq., notifies the Tenants on those Townships, that all rents, and

Arrears of Rent, due on the said Property, are required to be paid to hint forthwith, he alone being authorized to receive the same.

JAMES YEO. Portllill, April 0, I851.

WHEREAS by Power of Attorney, bearing date the Seventh day of July, 1851, 1 have been appointed the Agent of Miss Charlotte Alice Lisle Com ton, of France. to take the man ayetneatof her rty in this slsnd. 'l‘hie is to give Notice to a I persons inde t to the said Miss Compton, for Rent, arrears of

' - Rent or otherwlsa,to pay the same to me, who am also empowered ' to sell or lease Land in this Island, belonging to the aforesaid Miss " Compton.

HANNAH COMPTON. _8t. Elssnor's,Nov. 4, 185].

ALL persons having any legal demands against the Estate of Jassss M‘Dorur.n, late of Georgetown, Esquire. deceased, are rsquuted to furnish the same dulév attested to Mr. Jndreia Jl. .M'Donald, of Georgetown, within is calendar montli_s; and_all ne indebted to the said Estate are requested to make iiniiicdnite

pa meat of their respective Accounts, Promissory Notes, dr.c., GI-0-i

to r. A. M‘Donald. E. THORNTON. MARTIN BYRNI-1, DANIEL BRENAN, Georgetown, llst 0ctr., tut.

R. B. IRVING, NOTARY PUBLIC, GOJVVEY./ZJVCER,

Aud Public Accountant :

Ola.-tam. Jirr. Lord's cmmeiat Buildings, Doacitssraa 8-ritsrr.

MR. IRVING. in res tfully announcing, to_his friends and the

pfilie is g , his intention to praotue as above, leave to assure them that, with reepect_to _iniy business with which the ins favour Hui, it wilt ever be his aim to afford them all the sat aotna wlich the can receive from accuracy and tlespatch in It:-esssdse..sesp|sd.wiiti shsrgss regulated by strict modera- I . r '

Chslottatewa. llth November. last.

30 Be Wllfliis-IE W9 Coasmiesioa Heu§ Q SM Broker, Ifitoaelichthe at’ ‘Mensa and the public in .‘ - .l&hd.. y_ sttetitleauto the :3: , e . , as wine» mini his s'Ne'w val? M

g Executors.

Qtgtitulturt.

(I"roiit tlie ( Piclou) Eastern Chronicle, .N'oueritber 18.)

THE PLEASURE OF AGRICULTURE.

I cannot but feel that few of _ us, who are farmers, esteem our noble calling as we ought. With iiinny it is a life of ceaseless un- ending toil, no higher tum or obyect is seen in it, save to plouglt, to sow, to reap, to do business and get gain l so that the dollar he made, no matter whether the soul be buried under the body's toil or not. Lost in its toil, we think not that it has a pleasure. But let us pause a moment and look around us; there are things that come to_ us in the way of our business, that to other men, in other occupations, would be looked upon as luxuries. It is in the war of every farmer to have a good garden; from title garden. tiring the season of vegetables, his table can be supplied at a trifling ex- pense, witli the choicest and freshest of them; so too of fruits, apples, |)efl,ClleI,.ClI8I'l'l08, plums and ti variety of others, all can appear :it his social lionrd.—Duriiig the auriiiner months the lnlia- bitants of the city fly to the country for health and fine air, when- ever opportunity offers : but the farmer and his fiirmily, if health and fine colour are to be found in the countr of his abode, will be sure to possess tlieiii._ Contrast tlie_pale nnrfsickly appearance of many children iiiliabiting our large cities, with the rugged and healthy look of our frontier boys and girls, and tell us, ifwe have not cause of rcjoiciiig. Need I tell you of the many rides you enjoy through the still sweet suinnicr niorn,wliiclt to the mechanic or man of trade would be so welcoiiie? Need I point to the sweet flowers around your dwelling, growing there nlllmlt. spontaneously, wliosc per-

uri_ies greet you. Different, alt! different is your abode amid fruits and flowers, to the abode of him who is hemmed in the busy mart of trade. There is no tirtie or season, but hath its joy for us. Froiii theyfirst note of poepers in the early spring time, through summer, the rich and glorious autumn, and social hearth of winter, eacli and all ll|.ll|elf good time, bring to us cause for rejoicing. \Vliat we stand in need of most, is contented lieiirts, refitted iiiintls to respond to the soft influences of nature that are ever around us.

Let us notbe so wrapt up in the toil of our life, as to forget the pleasures in our pntli.

CHEMISTRY APPLIED T0 AGRICULTURE.

The principles of farming are just beginning to be understood.

It is but a few years, in this country, since the farmer has sought assistance from the sure and safe guide of science. The processes pf lb? culipre Ofllltesttllf liave becili‘ handed down from fntlieyr to _on, ora orig perio in time, wit out any I... -ovement. be time linsnlrcady ‘piiissed when the tiller of the soil was content to prodtyce ji_isyl_afl_su cikeiiply forliliel supplort ‘pf ranimal life, nap that oo 0 mi in I ereiit in . c iaa n rea e tin lo rca tie ad- vantages of calling in scientific principles toyliis tfssistance.P

For the last fifty years the energies of science linve been in an unpnrallelled degree bestowed upon inventions and discoveries in the pyiiictples of lt.It5ch£|lllCIl' and the multifnrioyis modificrlifionshin ma- c iinery, growiii outt e iiiottve power 0 steam. ct t e same amount pf scientific energy be applied to the investigation of the laws which govern organized bodies, both vegetable and animal, and the result of such investigations, will no doubt, be the know- gedge o.f|'_o:-ganizod lttplltel’, astounding as those reniarkablo physical sws \V iciwe are my witnessin .

The whole ‘community are begiiifiing to be vruked up to the im- port_nn‘t;:ioftlih: tpattegay o?uLschools,| pnaicuhrly in this State,

re ia_ uc t e at t priaci as c iiiietr as a ’ to agriculture. \‘Vhcn the teacbe . ell" our schools cad be ms to feel the importance of this new branch of education, we may ex- pect rapid and permanent improvement in farming. It is in our common schools alone, that a large portion of our farming population are educated, and ‘for this reason it \voit|d seem very proper, that considerable attention should be given to this branch of education in these schools. Let all who are entrusted with the supervision of

schools, see that encouragement is given to this study.—.dlbany Journal.

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NlZ\’I’.l{ T00 OLD 'l‘O LEARN.

The following \\'ell nutliciitic.-ited facts, illustrate the piinriplc that man is never too 01:! lo learn .-

Socrntos, at an cxtreiiie old age, learned to play on musical in- strtiiiieiits. This would look ridiculous for some of the rich old men in our city, especially if they should take it into their heads to tliruiii ti guitar upon it lady's window, wliich Socrates did not do, but only learned to play upon some instrument of his limo, not a guitar, for the purpose of resisting the wear and tear of old iige.

Cato, nt eighty years of age, tliouglit proper to learn the Greek language. lllnny of our young men at thirty and forty have forgot- ten even the alphabet of it language, the knowledge of which was necessary to enter college, and ivliiclt was made a daily exercise through college. A fine comment upon love ofletteis, truly.

Plutarcli, when between severity and eighty, commenced the study of Latin. Many of our lawyers, not tliirty 'ears of age, suppose that ni'si' prius, scirc facias, &,e., are Englisli expresiiioiis; rtiid if you tell tlieiii that is knowledge of the Latin would make them appear it little more respectable in their professions, they will reply, that they are too old to think of learning Latin.

Boccaccio was tliirty-five years of age when be commenced his studies in polite litertiture. Yet he became one ofthe great masters of the Tuscan dialect, Dome and Petriirch being the other two. There are many among as ten years younger than Boccaccio, who are dying of ennui’, and regret that they were not educated to a taste for literature, but now they are too old.

Sir Henry Speliiian neglected the sciences in his youth, but com- iiienced the study of them when lie was between filly and six! years of iige. After iliie time, he became the most learned anti- quarinn and lawyer. But our young men begin to think of laying their seniors on the shelf, when they have reached sixty years of ago. How different the present estimate put upon our experience from that which characterised ii certain period of the Grecian rc- publie, when a riian was not allowed to open his mouth in caucuses or political meetings, who was under forty years.

Colbert, the famous French Minister, at sixty years of age re- turned to his Latin and law studies. llow ninny of our college- leariied iiien linvc ever looked into their classics since their gradua- tion .’

Ogleby, tltc translator of Homer and Virgil, was unacquaintcd with Latin and Greek till he was past fifty.

Franklin did not fully commence his philosophical pursuits till be bad . ached his fiftieth ear.

How many iiiea arot are among us of thirty, forty, and fifty, who read nothiiigxbut newspapers, for the want of a taste for ata- rnl philosophy. at they are too old to learn.

Arcorso, a great low er, being asked why he began to study law so late, answered that indeed he began it late, but he should iiiaater it the aooiier. This agrees with our tlicor ,and healthy old age gives a man the power ofaccomplisbing a di cult study in much less tirrie than would be necessary to one of half his years.

Dryden, in his sixty-eighth ear, commenced the translation of the Iliad; and his most pleasing productions were written in his old a .

w:.c0Ild go on and cite thousands of men who commenced a new stud , and struck out entirel into a new ursuit, either for livelih or amusement, at an advanced age. at every one fa- miliar with the biography of distinguished men will recollect indivi- dual cases enough to convince him that none but the sick and indo- lent will ever say, I am too old to study).

Dr. Johnson applied himself to the utcli lan utige but a few years before his death. Most of our merchants a lawyers of twen- ty-flve,thlrty, and forty yesrsof age, are obliged to a ly to a

L to translate a business letter, written in the I-‘reac langua e which might be learned in the tenth part of the time required to at y the Dutch; and all because they are too old to learn.

Ludovico Moaaldesco, at the great age of one hundred and lit‘- teari, wrote the memoirs of his own times-a singular exertion, no- tleed by Voltaire, who was himself one at the inset rsiiialtsble in- stances ofage is sew studies.-—c'hri‘oti'sii citizen.

THAT MASTER-PASSION.

The men who have filled the largest space in the eyes of the world, and who have achieved the most striking results, have corri- inonly been those who were actuated by some master-passion. Their souls were occupied with one great purpose which subordi- nsted every thing else to itself. They were, in it certain sense. “ men of one idea." For though their souls may have contained many ideas, et a single aim directed, eniplo ed and animated them all. ' he master-passion appropriated t sin to itself, and on the inner throne of the heart, wielded an undisputed sceptrc. Thus, with Napoleon, the master-piission was ntnbitioii. His fierce appetite forself-iiggrtiridiseinent consumed him. It tasked every busy hour, and hurried every step through that whole terrific mnrcliover slaughtered millions up his splendid iiifiiiny. It gs- pired only with his expiring breath. For in the delirium of his dying inomants be fancied thitt lie was on a bnttln-field, and his passing spirit was “ watching the current of a heady fight." The master- passion ivitlilsaiic Newton, that rince ofCliristian pliilosopliera, was science. llis days and iiig ts were ivea to charts, iind dia- grams, and telescopes. He often stopp , when linlf-dressed, in the morning, to solve some problem that was agitating his mind, and his servant wiis obliged to reuse liiin front ltis reverie, in order to partake ofliis meals. l"or liiui " to live ” was science. Those who have read the narrative of Thomas Elwes, the celebrated mi- ser, will remember that gold was the object of his low and in.-nne appetite. For this be livcd,—if aucli wretched existence as be dragged out could, it any courtesy, be called living. lie was eaten up by his grec for lucre. And be attained his purpose. He grew rich. Ilc died ricli—and leaving his hidden treasures to ll|lII- gry lieirs, liis pauper soul stole out iitto its bleak and desolntetl uter- nity ! Pliilsntliropy was the ruling thought of \Vilbr:rforce. This united his ivliole existence. 'l'he law of love ran through it like a golden chain, binding with its shining links every thought, and word, and action, into one purpose of lieaveiily beiieficcnce.-~0ne day writing his practical view of religion among the tipper classes- the next day closeted with William Allan and Cliirkson, on the slave tr:illic—tlie next day addressing a Bible meeting in Exeter Ilnll, and then groping with Elizabeth Fry through the horrors of Newgnte prison, his life was like the long clear sunshine ofn suin- mer‘s day, warming, and gladtleiiiug all beneath its genial in- fluence.

Now in the very place where Bonaparte ut his lost of ower, and Newton, his love of science, and I-Ilwes iis thirst for go d. and \Vi|bcrforce liis pliilantliropy, in that very plticc the genuine Chris- tian putti his love to the crucified Josue. And he keeps it there. Ile aiakes Christiaiiify the sovereign predoininating purpose of his soul. “ Goa little deeper," said a wounded soldier of Napoleon to it surgeon who was probing his left side—nnd you will find the [im- peior." So the Paul-like Christian may say-—go deeper—go to llll.‘ very core ofiiiy heart, and there you will find the Saviour. Other nfliictioiis lie on the surface, but this master-feeling lives and lurks in tlie iniiiost depths. Otlier feelings I am possessed of, but this one possesses me. For me to live is Christ. For this one thing Ido, forgetting the things which are b " ', and reaching forth unto those things wliicli are before, I press towards the mark for the high calling of God in Christ Jesus l—Stray Jlrrouse.

NATURE'S ARISTOCRACY.

It is from within now that we must look for change; for when education based upon correct knowledge of our constitution shall have raised the man, there will be found no impediment to the ad- vance of the whole race, to all that is necessary for the enjoyment of the highest leiisnres of which his iinture is susceptible. In pro- portion as the feelings of our nature gain strength and pre- dominate, andt a law of universal brotherhood is wntten on the lieart and not merely upon the tongue—in proportion is fact, as real Christianity prevails—the petty distinctions ofs savage age which form the present scale of society will disappear, and we shall no longer seek to be distinguished by mere wealth and external advan- tnges gained at the expense ofthe excessive labour of others, but for the supremacy in us of all that distinguishes us from the brutes; for all that saves toil instead ofiiicreasing it and that affords time to every man for the developtiient of high iiiornl and intellectual pow- er. Distinction will be based upon wcrtli alone, and we shall bow to an aristocracy of nature, of which the present is but the symbol. If God gives as superior abilities, we shall not glorify ourselves but Him, and hold them in trust for the good ofmiinkind; and where- ver superior worth and talent is recognised, there will be acknow- ledged the future tioble—liis bridges, not store and garters, but the uiimistakuble expression of nobility which habitual obedionre to llllll. wliicli is trite and good and beautiful iiivtiriailily bestows.- Ezlucation of the Ft-<Ii'nge by Charles Bray.

FE.\lALl-‘. SOCIETY.

Of all the refiners of the course of nature of man, true female so- ciety is the most ell't.-ctive. There is rt respect for the softer st-it implanted in us by nature, that gives us a desire to appear well in the presence ofdelicate mid intelligent females, and has n tenderi- cy to elevate our feelings, mid iiinke us assume a gentleness antl propriety ofdeporlriiciit totally at variance with all coarseness of viilgaiity. Such is the influence of the intercourse of which we speak, in forming the cli.-iracter, that we do not recolle t ever hav- ing seen a young man devoted to the society of ladies of his 0\\'lI age, that did not turn out well, and prosper in life; whilst, on the other littiid, we have observed many who, by confiiiiiig lliemsolvcs to associations with their own sex, acquired lt roughness of inan- ncr that entirely unfittcd them for the intercourse of life. \Ve are perfectly uvvnre that a foolish liiriidity is at the bottom of this; we esteem it a great defect of character. If the ladies were only aware of the power they rightfully possess in forming the habits and manners of men, they would take pains to allay the sciisitiv<-- mass which produces want of case in their presence, and by be- coming uffabilily and kindness, clierisli coiifidcn and self-pnsscs- sion. The metiibeis of the live sexes were intended by their Maker to be contpiinioiis for each other; and the more easy and free their intercourse can be—-duo regard being lind to strict propriety-—llio more delicate and refined will be tlzc sentiments ofall concerned.

\VEAR Fi.Aruts:i..—lf your constitution is deliciite,wenr flannel next the skin during the summer season, and be particularly care- ful tliat your children wear it also. “In have heard on ciiiiiient physician, now residing iiitliis city, say tliiitn very large propor- tion of the deaths by cholera iiifrrnfiiin. wliicli annually take place in this city and vicinity, could have been prevented by this simple pri.-caution. It is the suddoii changes oftlie weather, the ordinary efl'ecte of which may be ivarded ofl' by wearing flannel next the skin, wliicli produce those fatal diseases, which are generally ascribed to too great and indulgence in summer fruits.—-Boston Journal.