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Right Honorable the Countess of West- . nd, and s numerous party, returned to town on'Sa— turdsy mmngfrom'an excursion to Three Rivers.

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We are unavaidably compelled to postpone the insertion of the Report ofthe meetin at the Scotch Church, on Tuesday last, upon the Glebe and_question, until our next.

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We feel pleasure in announcing, that Mr. Law- rence M‘Laren, ofHermitage, late pupil of Mr. Mackie- Ion, Surgeon, Charlottetown, continues to acquire re- peated academical distinctions in his medical career.

It addition to two priZes, which be formerlyobtained at the University, we quote the following, from the Glas- gow Herald .- g

f‘ Portland-streetSchool of Medicine, Session 1839.40. Senior Class of Anatomv—Second Prize, Lawrence M‘Laren, Prince Edward Island."

i“Ande'rsonian University, Session 1839-40.—enior Clapsof Practice of Physic—Prize, Lawrence M‘Laren, Prince Edward Island." ’

TO THE EDITOR OF THE COLONIAL HERALD.

Sir; In order more fully to explain the munificent privilege granted by the British and Foreign Bible Society to their Auxdiaries, in reference to furnishing the poor with copies of theScripturestrthe use of Schools, referred to in the accompanying advertisement—may I request of you to give insertion to the circularand Iegulatibns issued by the Committee of that Society upon the subject, and published in the Bible Society Reporter—copies of which I send you.

I am, Sir, respectfiillyyours. J. WADDELL, Corresponding Secy. P. E Island

Auxiliary Bible Society. June 20th, 1840. .

To the Committee and Officers of the Auxiliary and Branch Bible Societies and Association's.

British and Foreign Bible Society,

» Januar 15. 1840.

Dear Friends—«Our Committee ave recently had the subject ofa more liberal supply of the sacred Scriptures being afl'orded to Sunday Schools brought under their notice. Together with this interesting subject, another, not less important, has undergone much consideration, viz. How to make the Scriptures more accessible to the people generally, than they have hitherto been. The great interest excited upon the subject of Education in all quarters, and the portentous aspect of the times, have both had much weightin the minds of our Committee during their deliberations.

We have now the satisfaction of acquainting you with

‘ the result, viz:

1. To ofi'er, on the part of the Society, to supply schools for the our of every kind with copies of the Nonpareil Bib e, which costs the Societ 2s.6d.,at Eighteen-pence; the New Testament (Brewer), which costs the Society Is. 6d,, at Sixpence.

2. To withdraw the restriction hitherto laid upon all copies supplied for Sunda Schools; and to allow the children to carry the boo 5 home, and to furnish them- selves with copies at the prices named. The children in all other, Schools, it is designed, shall enjoy the same advantage.-

3. To allow, on the part of the Auxiliaries, Branches, and Associations, a general sale of this particular Bible and Testament, at the peculiarly lovarices that have been named. ,.

We need hardly point out to you, that, in the adoption of these measures, the Committee feel that they are making a very considerable sacrifice on the part of the Society ; but they proceed with the greatestcheerfulness, actuated as they are by one simple desire to promote the general interests of religion in their own beloved coun- try, in the present singularly eventful and interesting crisis of its history.

They are further persuaded, should the funds of the Societ be materially impaired by this extensive boon, that the friends of the Society will not be backward towswer any call that the Committee may deem it

~ necessary to make on their increased exertions and

Iiborality, to supply the deficiency. a ' ANDREW BaANnaAiu,

Secretaries. GEORGE Baowuz, i

The following are the Supplementary Regulations alluded to last month .- . _

It is to be distinctly understood that the object in View, in this reat reduction in price, is to benefit the poor, .and to facilitate the possession of the Holy Scriptures by every young person in Sunday and other Schools throughout the kingdom; and that it is not intended to -authorise the sale of Bibles or Testaments to Booksellers, vor any other party, for the purposes of pecuniary advan- ;u e. I '

a carrying this important measure into practical «effect, it is necessary to observe :—-

1. That the distribution, both to Schools and to_the poor, shall be made through the medium ofour AuXiliary iand Branch Societies and Associations.

2. That in order to guard against an abuse of. the 2privilege thus granted, every order from the Committee nor Sn erintendent, or other recognized Officer of a .Schoo , shall be in writing, and shall specify the average mumber ofcbildren attending such School. Payment to .be made to the Secretary or Depositary of the local Societ or Association, before the books are delivered.

3. hat Schools which are not situated within _tlie dimits ofan Auxiliary or Branch Society or Assocmtion, shall be at libert to apply directly to the PareutSociety, .in order that suc applications be referred to the nearest Auxiliary, or tothe Agent of the District. _

4. That all applications from nomSubscribers, for Iibert to' purchase Bibles and Testaments at these great y reduced prices, for distribution among the poor, .be considered and decided in the Committee of the local Society or Association. And that all applications from Annual Subscribers of One Guinea and upwards, for liberty to purchase beyond the extent of their present privilege, be subject to the same regulation.

5. It is recommended that the copies of these two Editions of the Scriptures, similarly bound, which pro new on hand in the Depositories of our local Seeieties, be issued at the reduced price of 1s. 6d. and 6d. If it bedeemed ofimportance by an Society, the loss may be placed to the account ofthe arent Society.

ANDREW BRANDRAM, } qecremries GEORGE Baoqu, ” '

. - PASSENGERS,

In the Cape Breton, ‘from Miramichi, on Thursday-— Messrs, Cassels, Tremain, M‘Leau, Howe, Johnston, Miss M‘Nab, and 15 in the steers e. _

In do. from Pictou,yesterday_—- ev. Mr. M‘Connachie and lady ; Messrs. Fraser,'Jarvis, Starr and son.

rust of Charlottetown. ENTERED I Schooner Sall , Gillis, Dalhousie; Ballast. Caledonia, rr, Pictou; Coals. . Hibernia, Hutch, Newfoundland; Dry Goods 6; Fish. Lady, La Vscbe, do. ; do. Waterloo, Eisan,sHpilifax ; ((330qu. his, Keenan ne ; on s. t _ , 'sflosytlower, Weilh’brbefNova Scotia ; Building Stone. Christy Ann, Weeks, Bay Verte; Boards. Diana, Le Blane, Sydney ; Coals. - cLEAaEn: Bsboo. nor 9 later He Is ,Halifax; 990m... Potatoes, . SO dolnBEi’lny, 3’00 Al». Cats, Dr Goods, &c. ' ’“Iocompense, Robertson, New oundland; 100 bls. Potatoes, 8 head Neat Cattle, 30 Sheep, 10 Pigs. his, Keenan, Sydney ; 300 bus. Dsts. Iterloo, Eissn, Pictou ; Ballast. Christy Ann, Weeks, Bay Verte; do.

Wild N. a, Bed ,Eain-soledoamming H. 'N.B.niurdov17?omliimf' * '

launcher,

On the 29th ult., from the Shipyard of Mr. Thomas Clow, Mprray Harbour, a very superior-built Barque, of 24.2 tons. ended the Hannah, built for Capt. Richard Pearce. She will sail for England about the 25th inst.

On Thursday last, from the Shipyard of the Messrs. Orr, New Glasgow, the beautiful Schooner Ma Caroline Fit: Roy, burthen, per Re later, 184. tons. His Excellency Sir Charles and Lad Mary Itz {to , Miss Fitz Roy, the Hon.Capt. Stew- art, R. ., accompanie by the enterprising owner, the Hon. James Peake, ands large party from Charlottetown, were pre~ sent on the occaston. The interesting ceremony of namin the vessel was performed by its amiable and accomplisheg sponsor, Miss.Fitz Roy—and the Mary Caroline Fitz R , fplly rigged, With topgallaut ards across, glided into her des- tined e ement, amidst the ace amations of the assembled crowd, who most graceful and majestic style.

Bren.

At Island Shona Invernesshire in March‘l t M . Macdonald, sen. ofGlenaladale. ’ as , m

At Inveraliart, Invernesshire, the lady of General Sir:

Alexander Cameron.

On Thursday the 25th ult., Jane.,wife of Mr. Alexr. Johnston, Princetown Road, aged 53. ‘

,(From the Royal Gazette.)

MILITIA GENERAL 'ononn. _ Head Quarters, Charlottetown, June 15, 1840.

His Excellency the Commander in Chief has been pleased to order that the Annual Inspection of Militia do take place as follows:

Monday, 13th July—Poplar Island and Dog River Bridge. .

Thursday 16th—Covehead and Brackley Point.

Monday 27th—Tracadie Cross Roads, Saint Andrew's and Morel Bridge.

Tuesday 28th-Hend of St. Peter's Bay, Goose River, Saint Margaret's and Tulloch.

Wednesday29th—Surveyor'slnlet and Eat Point.

Thursday 301b—Souris and Bay Fortune.

Monday, August lOth—Johnston’s, Bagnall's, New Glasgow and Cavendish.

Tuesday lltli—Haslem’s, Barratt’s, and Princntown.

Wednesday l2tli—Campbell's Pond and New London.

Thursday 13th—St. Eleanor's and Port Hill.

Cascumpeque and Richmond Bay, by the Senior Offi- cer present—the returns to be transmitted to the Adjutant General with as little delay as possible.

Friday 14th—Captain Clark’, Bedeque, Seven Mile Bay, Cape Traverse and Tryon.

Saturday 15tli—Crapaud and Sable.

. Monday 24tli—Cliarlottetown Ferry, Meeting House, Lot 49, Cross Roads to Cherry Valley, Vernon River, and Orwell Bridge. '

Tuesday 25tli—Belfast and Flat River.

\Vednesday 26th—Cross Roads and Montague River Bridge, Georgetown, and Brudencll Point Meeting House.

Thursday 27th—Lewellin’ Cross Road, Clow's Ship- yard, Murray Harbour. '

Friday ‘28—Cardigan River and Boughton River, by Captain Goff.

His Excellency has also been pleased to make .the following Promotions and Appointments :—

2d Queen’s County Regiment of Militia, Lieut. John Moore to be Captain, vice Jones, resigned. Lieutenant Francis Kelly to be Captain, vice Brown, left the Island.

Ensi n Charles Hnszard to be Lieut.,vice Moore ; En- sign Alexander Macrae to be Lieut., vice Kelly; Wil~ liam Haszard,gen. to be Lieutenant, vice Wood, left the Island.

Robert Gray Nelson, gen. to be Ensign, vice Charles Haszard.

John Charles Clark, gen. to be Ensign, vice Macrae.

Alexander Smith, gen. to he Ensign, vice Macdonald, deceased. ,

5th Prince County Regiment—John C. Traverse, gen. to be Captain, vice Cody, deceased. By command of His Excellency

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

VALUABLE PROPERTY IN GEORGETOWN.

THE Subscriber is duly authorized 'to SELL, by PRIVATE CoN'rItAc-r, that valuable ESTHTE in GEORGETOWN, known as the Property of John Adams \Vood, formerly of the Island of Antigua, but late of London, Es 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 Premisessituate 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 LONG-WORTH. Charlottetown, 18th June, 1840.

Farm ai Little York for Sale.

THE Leasehold Interest in that extensive and valuable FARM, at Little York, at present occupied by. the subscriber (who intends leaving the lsland),com- prismg 180 acres of excellent Land—100 acres of which are cleared, and in a high state ofcultivation. There are two Dwelling Houses, two Barns, and other Buildings, together with an inexhaustible well of excellent water, &c. on the premises. The whole Farm is enclosed with a. good, substantial Fenc'e.

' ALso,

I‘he Crap, consisting of15 acres potatoes, 10 do. wheat, 18 do. Outs, and 40 do. Meadow.

The Live Stock, on, consisting of 4 horses, 18 head of horned cattle, 20 sheep and lambs, a lot of pigs, &c.: 2 carts, 1 plough, 1 pair ofHarrows, &c. &c., will also be dis used of. GEORGE WEST.

Litt e York, 30th May, 1840.

TO BE LET, and POSSESSION given IMME- DIATELY.

_THE whole or a part of that well-known Dwelling House and Premises in Pownal Street, lately occupied by Mrs. Rebecca Miller. This House comprises four Rooms on the first floor, in one of which (30 feet by 24), the Meetings of the Mechanics' In- stitpte are held; four Rooms on the second floor, one of which is the same size as the one mentioned above, and a large garret. There is a commodious and ex- cellent Cellar under the whole. A Stable, and other out houses, together with a small Garden, are attached to tliepremises. Rent moderate. For further particulars apply at the Herald Office, or to

CHARLOTTE BAGNALL.

Pownal Street, 1st May, 1840.

To SELL or to LET, To which an unquestionable Title will be given,

THE FARM of BROWNSTON, situate on Lot 49, fronting the Pisquid Road, and one mile from Ver- non River Inn. It contains 434 acres ofthe best descrip tion ofLand in this Island, havin abundance of Fire- wood, pine, spruce and fencing po es. Fifty acres are under cultivation, and in the best condition, and Twent additional acres are enclosed of natural pasture, whic could be easily] cleared for the plough, the growth of wood being only young bushes. There is a large Garden and Orchard, planted with up le, plum and cher- ry trees, &c. of 5 years’ standing. ’Izhe whole is well fenced, and there are gates on every enclosure, as well as the court-yard. The House is very comfortable for a small family, and contains kitchen, small parlour, good bedroom, servant’s sleeping room, closets, and a cellar underneath. The House is as good as new, as aretlie ofiices, which consist ofa large Barn, aStable, and Cow- house, Poultr -liouse, Dairy, and Green-houses for pota- toesand turnips; an excellent Spring of Water is near the House, and the fields are watered by a. brook running through them.

The whole will be let together, or in one Farm; for such term ofyears and on such conditions as may be. agreed on; or the property will be divided into Farms, to suit the views ofofl'erers; or, ifpreferred, the one half (217 acres), including all the improvements, will be sold

se aratel . A l to P y .. in) y DAVID ROSS. Hillsborough River, May 14, 1840.

Secretary’s Oflice, July 3, 1840. A 'LL Persons found quarrying Stones on the

Shore of the Government Farm, will be prosecu- ted with the utmost rigour ofthe law.

'1‘. H. HAVILAND, Secretary.

BOARD OF EDUCATION.

THE Quarterly Meeting of the Board of Education will be held at the Central Academy, on Truman”, the 30th July next, at 12 o'clock, noon.

ALEX. BROWN, Secrgtary.

BIBLE SOCIETY. HE Committee of the P. E. Island Auxiliary

Bible Society have Inuch pleasure in announcing, that they have recently obtained a large importation of the Sacred Scriptures, and that they are enabled to sup- ply Bibles and Testaments to the Poms, for the use of Schools, at greatly reduced prices. Application for such Bibles and Testaments must be accompanied by a written guarantee that they are to be appropriated exclusively to the use of children whose parentss or guardians are unable to pay full prices.

Depositary, Mr. H. SrAMPEa’s Stationery Store. ‘ June 18th, 1840.

ESCRIPTION of DESERTERS from Her Majesty‘s 37th Regiment, quartered at Charlotte- town, Prince Edward Island, May 16th, 1840.

Private Nicholas Fitzgerald, deserted on the 16th May—age, twenty-three years—size, five feet six inches and three quarters—dark face, brown eyes, brown hair -—pock marked—dress, at the time of desertion, trow- sers, waistcoat, watch coat—a native of Limerick.

Private Patrick Hayes, deserted on the 16th May— age, twenty-five years—size, five feet eight inches and a half—swarthy head, grey eyes, brown hair—dress, at the time of desertiongtrowsers, waistcoat, watch coat—a native of Limerick. ‘

Private William Ahern, deserted on the 16th May-— age, twenty-two years—size, five feet six inches and three quarters—sallow head, grey eyes, brown hair-— dress, at the time of desertion, trowsers, waistcoat, watch coat—a native of Limerick.

Private John Sullivan, deserted on the 16th May— age, twenty-three years—size, five feet eight inches-— brown eyes, red hair—dress, at the time of desertion, trowsers, waistcoat, watch coat—a native of Tralee, County of Kerry. .

Any. person up rehending Deserters, or who shall give such information as may lead to their ap reliension, will be entitled to receive at the Treasury 0 this Island the sum of Five Pounds for each deserter, over and above the reward allowrd by the Articles of War. .And any person found harbouring, concealing, or assisting any deserter from Her Majesty's service, is liable to pay for every such ofi'ence the sum of Twenty Pounds. . .

The bounty givltlan by tile Secretary at War is Two

ns for one man to en ti . Sovereig . p A. LANE,

Captain and Town Major.

ITUAT‘ION WANTEDg—Ayoung Man, S (the last fifteen years a resident of Charlottetown), is desirous of obtaining a situation as Wgrehouseman .or general out-door servant, or otherwrse, in a Mercantile or any other Establishment in Town orCouptry. Wages not so much an client as an'agreeable situation. Letters addressed A. B. L. ofl'ering the above, stating wages, 6w. andlefl at the Post Oflice, on or before the 5th mat. will meet with prom t attention.

Cbmlottiaown, la y 24, 1840.

VALUABLE FREEHOL’D FARM FOR SALE.

HE Subscriber ofl'ers for Sale a Tract of 100 Acres ofsiiperior Land, adjoining the Betleque House Farm, having a front of about 20 chains on Wil- 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 premises, sufficient to drive a Carding and Threshing Mill. 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.

CAUTION. ‘ ALL Persons are hereby cautioned against

cutting or carrying away Timber, or Wood of any description, from that part ofTowriship No. 43, belong~ ing to the Estate ofthe late Honorable William Towns- bend, deceased, if they wish to avoid law and law

costs. CHARLES WORRELL, Mortgagee in possession.

CAUTION TO LUMBERERS.

ALL Persons found trespassing upon any of the Estates of the Right Honorable the Earl of SELKIRK, in this Island, by cutting timber, or other- wise, will be prosecuted With the utmost rigour ofthe Law. Tenants requiring Timber for Farm Butldings, &c. must apply to the subscriber.

W. DOUSE, Land Agent.

BASTURE for-HORSES, &c. LIMITED number of HORSES and CAT-

TLE can beaccommodated with Pasture for the Season, on St. Cutlibert’s Farm. The fields are well supplied with water, and the owner must take the risk ofall accidents. WM. MACINTOSH.

St. Cuthbert's, 30th May, 1840.

A U R E L I A N. ~ H E THOROUGH-BRED HORSE A URELI— AN will stand for the season, commencing Isl May, at the Government House Stables. Terms, Two Pounds, and Five Shillings to the Groom—to be paid at the time. ‘ Austin.” was im orted from England last year by His Excellency the ieutenant Governor, is a cliesnut Horse, six ears old, by Oppidan, dam by Pioneer, grand dam y Stavely, &c. &c. Oppidan was got by Reubens, out OfDorina, by Gohanna, &c. . N. B..—.Mares not roving in foal last year, Will be ser- ved on payment ofthe Groom 's fee only. _ The Aurelifln Produce Cup, to be-given by 1115 Excel- lency, will be run for in September, 1843. See advertisement of last year.

FOUND, N the 2d instant, a small sum of MONEY between the Cross Roads, Lot 48, and the Pen House. The ownepmay have it, by paying for this A - ' at on a ication to “mum ' pp LAUCHLIN CUMMINGS. Charlottetown, May 12th, 1840. ‘ ‘ _

insane an?! attribute.

HARD CONTRACT.

‘v E do hereby give Notice, that we will, on

Tuesda the 7th Jul next, at 12 o'clock, noon,

59! u and sel the encoding the HflRDS at Ellis 0r

(xran River Ferr , Lots 14 and 16. Good security

must be given for tile due performance of each Contract. JAMES YEO,

. J. E. S. BAGNALL. Port Hill, 11th June, 1840.‘

DISTRICT No. 5. HE Subscriber will, on Monday, the 13th

day pruly next, at 12 o’clock, noon, on the spot, contract With the lowest bidder, for raising the. Road at Martin Murphy's Hollow, Irisbtown. ' W. MACNEILL, Commissioner.

20th June, 1840. DISTRICT No. 6.

SEALED‘TENDERS will be received by V

the Subscriber, until Wednesday, the 15th day of July next, for building a BRIDGE over Elliot River, at Bonshaw, on the new line of Road from Mabey's to

Tod’s Mill, agreeable to a plan and specification to be

seen at this oil-ice. Commissioner’s Office }

, THOMAS TOD, Sable, 26th June, 1840.

Commissioner.

DISTRICT No. 9.

SEALED TENDERS will be received on or

before the 15th day of July next, for the erecting of a BRIDGE -across Vernon River. Plan and specifica- tion can be seen at the Subscriber’s office. J. R. BOURKE,

Mill View, June 6th, 1840. Commissioner. '

ROAD DISTRICT, No. 14.

THE Subscriber will sell by Auction, on Mon- . day the 13th day of July next, three Bridges, to be made on the new line of Road in the Royalty of Georgetown.—Sale to commence where the Bridge is to be built, near Flanigan's, at 10 o’clock, forenoon. THOMAS OWEN,

Commissioner of Roads. Cardigan, 22d June, 1840. '

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SEALED TENDERS will be received by

the Subscriber, on Tuesday the 14th day ofJuly next, at the hour ofl2 o’clock, noon, at the house of Joseph Dingwell, Esquire, Little River, for the building ofa Flat or Stow, Twenty-eight feet long and Eight feet broad at the bottom, agreeabl to a description thereof to be seen at the house of Mr. Hingwell, or at the Oflice