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DECEMBER 21, 1882.

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The Situation in this Province

Tove have not yet all figures to show in proof of our state- ment, we are, as the result of caretul observaiion and enquiry, covvinced that the Patriot, the Halifax Chronicle, and the grumbler-correspondent of the Moiietary Times, all misrepresevt grossly the state of trade and Provinee,

Uudoubtedly the Province has met some reverses. The failure, (through bad management.) of the Bank ot P. K. Island, just as we were recovering trom the extreme depression of 77 and ‘78, was a heavy blow. Theu followed the talling canved lobsters, in «hich a large amount of our capital was invested, And now this year the oat crop is a partial failure, aod the prices of grain in the British and European markets rule low.

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small community aud have not, to any extevt, availed onrselves of the advan tages in manufacturing which are, beyond a doubt, afforded by the National Policy

But we are not without compensating sources of strength. We sold and ex- ported during this year more horses, more cattle, more sheep, more canned meat, more eggs, more cheese than ever before; and geverally the prices of ail these articles have been higher than they ever were. During the month of November, alone, the Custems returvs show that the value of the produce here enumerated, which was exported from the two Counties of King’s and Queen's, was upwards of $80,000 Moreover. while we have beeu unusually fortunate in the sale of avimals and small pro ducts, our people generally have also been unusually fortunate in the purchase of imported goods. Never were values so low. Notwithstanding the increased duties, imported goods, such as enter into ordinary consumption, have been, during this year, purchased more cheaply than heretofore.

There are facts which we chul!l:nge either the Patriot, or the Halifax Chron- isle, or the correspondent of the Monetary Times to contradict.

lc would be strange indeed if, with $300,000 withdrawo from circulation and mapy of our leading business men avd capitalists hampered in their means by direct and indirect losses, some Siringency were not felt by some men; and to such as are io arrears at the Land Office. the failure of the oat crop is a serious impediment in the way of meet- ing their obligations. But the Proviuce, generally, is prosperous, and, is going on to prosper. Not to speak of amounts lying in the other Banks, we have at rest ia the Savings Bank alone $1,200,000— aiarge proportion of which is owned by farmers throeghout the country ; and during this season the farmers have increased their deposits by many thou- sands of dollars. Our reporter has visited most of the retail dealers of this City — men who supply the country with goods —within the past few days and never heard a single complaint of hard times or lack of money on the part of those who deal with them; and the occupation of the auctioneer in selling off bankrupt stocks is happily gone.

All this is significant of the falsity of the statemeut made by those who saz that the National Policy has proved a eurse to P. E. Island. The English market having failed us, we have this fall sent Jarge qnantities of oats to Nova Scotiau aud New Brunswick. The demand iv those Provinces continues aud increases, and will probably be well maintained in the spring. Would we have the advantage of this home market but for the stir in manufactures and business which has followed the National Policy? We think not. And if not we should now have so much the less money iu hand.

We are pleased to see that the Fancy Sale and Tea in aid of the Baptist church, in Market Hall yesterday evening was a grand success. The Hall was crowned from the beginning until the close, and the sales from tables was brisk thronghout. Over four bundred dollars was realized, an amount which reflects great credit on the committee. The following ladies had charge :~-

Tea Table No. 1—Mrs. George Davies and Norton.

Tea Table No. 2—Miss Mary Davies and Miss Currie.

Tea Table No. 3—Mrs. Whiteman and Miss Scott.

Toy Table—Miss Kate Davies and Miss Tremain.

Refreshment Table— Miss Heartz and Miss Ferguson.

Society Table No, 1—Mrs, M. A. Cameron and Miss McGregor.

Society Table No. 2 —Miss Lawson and Miss Flora Currie.

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Two gentlemen frem the West left this city yesterday evening en route for the Strait of Caneo, via Georgetown. At Mount Stewart their horse took fright, ran away, upset the drivers. and returned to town, They hired another horse at Mount Stewart, and “drove to Geergetown in time to gaze upon the “Northern Light” leaving the harbor for Pictov, To-day they returned to the city determined to let the other speculators at Canso buy the “ Zinga” and her cargo, “for weal or for woe,” a8 they concluded there was ho luck ia theirjourney from the be- gS oning.

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_WE are indebted to Mr. Robert Young for a nice selection of beaatiful 7. Soane has on os splendid assortment

ese requisites of the season, and h *“theap for cash.” , “—

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| OURANNUAL CHRISTMAS BOX

< DD, A, BRUCE, | whese Tailoring Establishment is in Full’s

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erous eustomers through the Dairy Ex ' aMINER that. he is determined to sell. He has a splendid stock of cloths, tweeds, ete., and he guarantees perfect fits and first-class workmauship. Mr. Bruce has also a large assortment of ready-made clothing manu- factured by himself, which he can sell at “better value” than imported clothing. His terms are moderate. All who want |good clothing and excellent furnishings ishould callon Mr. Bruee. .

B. WARREN'S

| Boot and Shoe Store, on the Corner of }Queen and Richmond Streets, contains a | well-selected stock of the home-made and imported article. It consists of Men’s, | Boys, Womens Misses’ and Childrens’ Boots, nice fitting, well made, and war- ranted to be equal to any in the market. Mr. Warren is making an effort to clean out ithe whole stock as soon as possible, and will, therefore, during this season, sellf | Cheap.

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JOHN MACLEOD AND CO.,

| Merchant Tailors, Queen Street, advertises | the largest and best assortment of cloths on | the Island, to be sold at moderate prices They have also a large and varied lot of Scotch, English and Canadian tweeds, ete., which they make into suits guaranteed to tit, and give general satisfaction. Mr Me- Leod, the senior member is an_ excel- lent workman, and we have no doubt that those who patrenize the firm will re ceive good fits aud good value for their moneys JOHN NEWSON.

The large Furniture Manufactory of Mr. Newson 1s situated on tne South side of Queen Square, At this season when gifts to house keepers are looked for, it would be well to examine his steck. ~He has on hand an immense lot of plain and, fancy furni- ture which he will offer at low prices during the holidays, It cousists in part of walnut sideboards, hat racks, hair lounges, walnut ables, whatuots, parlor easles, walnut bed- room sets, parlor sets of every discription, sofas, chairs, mirrors, brackets, ete., etc., all of which are made in his own factory, and cambe warranted the best. Go and see his furniture,

J, C. SPRAGUE AND Oo,

have a well furnished Boot and Shee-Store on the West side of Queen Street, where one can find a choice stock of boots, shoes, and :lippers, imported from the best houses in Montreal and Quebec. Their full stock consists ef five thousand pairs. They in- vite inspection. SIMON W. CRABBE

has a well filled hardware store on the cor- ner of Grafton and Great George Street. His stock is of the best qnality and is sold at moderate prices. Mr. Crabbe makes a speciality of stove business and has always on haad a full line of ranges, hali, kitchen,

makers including Wilson, Clark & Co., of Yarmouth. These he seils at small ad- vances on cost. Those who require an excellent cooking range, a pleasant parlor or kitchen stove we recommend them to call at Mr. Crabbe’s.

c. H. SCHURMAN

who keeps the Factory Cloth and Wool Dapot on Great George Street, directs at- tention to his large stock of factory cloth blanketing, flannels, yarns, etc. Those who require cloths, heavy winter clothing, should not fail to inspect his stock.

T, O'CONNELL.

Our friend and agent, T. O'Connell, the genial proprietor of the American Variety Store, has this year a stock of Christmas goods which surpasses any yet imported by him. In our advertising columns, he sings their praises ; and coucludes by letting Chappelle boast, and Bremner tell,

Of Goods they’ve got, and more;

The best you'll get, don’t you forget, At Tim O Convell’s store. ee 1,700 Robbery.

Yesterday evening a mysterious robbery was committed at the Lorne Restaurant, on the corner of Queen and Water Streets. Mr. McDonald, the proprieter, had the above handeome sum laid by iw a cash box in one of the drawers of the bureau in his bed recom. Between six andseyen o'clock, on visiting the room it was found the burean drawer had been broken open and the cash box had mysteriously disappeared. Mr. McDonald suspected a young man named John T. Farquharson of the rob- bery. He lost no time in issuing a warrart for his arrest, and on _ secur- ing the warrant went immediatelly with constables to Georgetown, to prevent his presumed escape in the ‘‘ Northern Light.” Bat Farquharson, for whom the warrant was issued, was at Southport, it is said from 4 o'clock yesterday evening. On hearing to-day a warrant was issued against him, went to the Police Station and gave himself in custody of the Marshal. He was admitted to bail and will appear in answer to the charge to-morrow.

The Restaurant was to-day searched by the Marshal, but no traces of the missing cash-box or money could be found.

There is no further clue to the robbery than the above.

The Y. M. C. A. Goncert.

To the Editor of the Examwmer.

Sir,— Allow me to ask your cerrespon- dent Mr. Allizator, one question through your widely circulated journal. Suppose he was ignorant of Mozart and his composi- tions, and on looking over some music which he may have in his possession, that he came across an anthem that pleased him very much, called Glory be to God on High, would he not use it ? or supposing he found an excellent edition ot the 12th Mass, edited by Novello, ef London, G. B., with both English and Latin words, would he not use the English text instead of the Latin, par- ticulariy when one singer in every ten singers do not know the Latin, your humble servant among the number,

Yours truly,

S. N. Bares. Horsford’s Acid Phosphate IN DYSPEPSIA.

Dr. A. Jexxtys, Great Falls, N. H., says: “I bave prescribed it ann can testify to its seewingly almost spevific virtues in cassa of

parlor and bedroom stoves from the best |

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Looking to Reciprocity.

| TIMELY LETTER FROM HON, SENATOR HOWLAN,

T'u the Editor of the Kramer.

Dear Srtr,—Those of your readers who were either present, or have read the report of the last Convention at’ Detroit on Com- mercial Relations with the United States, no doubt remember the very strong feel- lings there expressed against Recipro- city, which called forth the very able speech of the late lamented Hon. Joseph Howe. I must confess, 1 did not expect any other result from the course pursued by the Dominion during the late ‘ onplesant- ness.’ This Province, however, bore itself well, as witness the resolution of sym- pathy passed bY our Legislature on the assas- sination of President Lincoln,

Tout change cela. The nation was saved, the past is buried, and to-day she bas an overflowing Treasury, whilst peace and contentment reigns within her borders.

Her manufactures have increased in all | the great staples of the world, whether of } the mine, the sea, the field, or the forest. We, too, have grown in our manufactures until we are beginning to feel somewhat vigorous from the rapid march we have made. Growing out of this state of affairs, many things have tended to bring about the present opportune time in the state of trade on both sides of the line.

Her merchants, through the National Board of Trade, represented by the leading merchants of Portland, Boston, New York, Phildelphia, Cincinnati, and Chicago have expressed themselves in favor of closer commercial relations with the Dominion. We have always expressed ourselves as feel- ivg sore at the unkind cut we received at Detroit, and said if any negociations are

emanate frou you

It is a fitting answer and atrue expres sion of the exfente cordiale,that at the same Oity of D-troit the olive branch should be held forth,

A few days ago, the Board of Trade of Datroit held a large meeting, at 'which s‘irring speeches were made, resolutions adopted, and delegates appuinted to go to Washington to forward their views with regaid to Reciprocity with this Dominion,

This [sland has a great interest in these neg: tiations—diree'ly and indirectly—and

ifa Board of Trade or Chamber of Oom- merce existed here, I would not have troubled you with these remarks. Bat our

people should, in my opinion, take this matter in their own hauds, and hold weet- ings at Charlottetown, Summerside, Alberton, Georgetown, and Souris, before their Representatives leave for Ottawa, ad- | vising them of their views in this matter, jand passing such resolutions as they may | think fit.

| Ia connection with this matter, we muat necessarily consider our connections with | the markets of our neignbors, as well across the straits, as over ‘‘the border.”

{ believe the contract with the Steam Navigation Company is abont expired, and if renewed will require careful considera- tion. As soon as the short Railway lines to Capes Traverse and Tormentine are com- pleted a steam Ferry will, no doubt, be located there, but this should not rob Summerside of the daily boat which is of great service to the western end of the Island, or yet Charlettetown, and George- town, with its Pictou connection.

In view of the new order of things, I don’t |think the three connections are unneces- sary. Last summer the traveller leaving Boston on Monday morning at nine o'clock, | reached Charlottetown at half past eight on | Tuesday evening. Now with the St. John | River bridged (aow underéonsideration)and | our lines and ferry running, we can bring [the Boston market within 24 hours of us }and New York 34. It therefore behoves us that in any new contract which may take place all these facts should be specially con- sidered.

As this letter has outgrown its limits, if you will permit me, I will again refer to this matter, and also to the steamboat con- nection.

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Meantime, I am, Yours respectfully, G. W. HowLan Charlottetown, Dec. 20th, 1882.

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The Bank of P. BE, Island.

To the Editor of the Examiner,

Sir,—In your issue of the 14th instant ““R. MeNeill,” among other things, says: **Shareholders who were also depositors had the means of knowing what the Direct- ors were doing, the outside depositors had not.” I ask if soporifics, admin- istered in the shape of Annual Re- ports by deiuded Directors, and accounts falsified by the Cashier, were caiculated to enlighten the shareholders /

Mr. McNeill then pronounce his dictum: ** It is very wrong to give a preference to those shareholders over outside depositors in the set-off matter,” and then afterwards qualifies it by saying “if the set-off is lawful

with it.” Evidently he is not quite clear onthe subject. Judge Peters decides judi cially and says that the set off should be jallowed. As Mr. McNeill encourages the liquidators to go into litigation on this mat- ter, perhaps he will favor those who do not quite agree with him, with his reasons for thinking that a set-of, which is permitted in the ordinary course of trade,should not be allowed as between a shareholder's liability and his deposits.

How does the shareholder stand. He loses all his paid up stock and has to con- tribute twice that amount on his liability, surely, if in addition to all this he has paid into the Bank large sums on deposit, it is only common justice that he should have a right of set-off The Hon. Joseph Howe aad his fellow Commissioners, in their re- port on the Land Question made this very practical observation that ‘‘in the business of life a speedy and final settlement, even: if it be not exactly what is wished for, is better than one that is protracted and un» certain.”

I commend this to the consideration of ,all concerned in this unfortunate Bank | catastrophe, and hope that the remaining assets will not be friittered away in unwise and useless litigation, but will be applied _ ty better and mure beneficial purpdses.

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again opened about Reciprocity, they must |

and equitable, people will have to put up;

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opinions or statements of our correspondents. |

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Men’s Overcoats, Reefers & Ulsters, MENS FUR CAPS Tweets, Winceys, Wool Squares, Scarfs, Sacques, &¢

Bargains will be given.

L. E. PROWSE,

Ch'town, Dec. 19, 1882. 74 Queen Street,

COOD TEA FOR NOTHING |

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FARMERS READ THIS!

N order to help make Christmas and New Years very attractive to our Customers, we have decided to give all CASH BUYERS of Dry Goods and Clothing to the extent of two dollars and upwards, a package of cur BEST TEA WITHOUT CHARGE. Every Cash Buyer may, therefore, purchase his Goods et our usual low prices, and, during Xmas and New Years, secure a package of fine TEA as a Christmas Box. | How to Get rus Tea:—Cut out one of the accompanying Tickets, and present it when you buy an Overcoat, Ulster or Dry Goods.

$2.00 82.00. $3.60. 83.00, THIS TICKET entitles the purchaser of | THIS TICKET entitles the purchaser of

TWO DOLLARS in Diy Goods or Clothing ;THREE DOLLARS in Dry Goods or Cloth- to ing to

One-Haif Pound Tea, W. A. WEEKS & CO, |/Ex.

Gue Pound Tea,

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$3.00, $5.00. \ 810.00, THIS TICKET entitles the purchaser of! THIS TICKET entitles the purchaser of FIVE DOLLARS in Dry Goods or Clothing TEN DOLLARS in Pry Goods or Clothing to | to ; | Two Pounds Tea. W. A. WEEKS & CO. |

Four Pounds Tea. W. A. WEEKS & CO.

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WA. WEEKS & CO.

Pec. 12,'1882.—2aw wkly

CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR

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“CERVEH A PSTID#.”

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In choice Family Groceries, comprising’ in] A splendid assortment of Glassware.

Lamps, a large variety, from 30c. te $6 each.

GLASS SETS Pitchers, Goblets, Tumblers, Celery Glasses, Water Cariffes, Butter Coolers, Preserve Dishes, ete.

Cruet Stands, China and Glass Bouquet holders, Epergnes, Toilet Sets, Lustres, Moustache Cups and Saucers, ete., suit- able for Christmas and New Year's Gifts.

LOOKING GLASSES, a large assortment to select from.

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TEA, warranted very choice.

ao in Granulated, Refined and Porto Ico.

COFFEE, Java and Jamaic :.

Molasses, bright and heavy.

Golden Syrup.

FRUIT, in Green Grapes, London Layer, Black Basket, Finest DeHesa and Valen- cia Raisins, Currants,Almonds, Nuts, etc.

CONFECTIONERY, aseorted. Fancy Flower Pots and Shades.

CANNED GOODS, in Pine Apple, Peach,’ Shelf Hardware.

Tomato, Green Peas, Baked Beans. Kuives and Forks (Dinner and Dessert).

Salmon, Lobsters, Corned Beef, etc. | Carvers and Forks, (good quality).

Lime Juice, Lemon and Raspberry Syrups.; Pocket Knives, Scissors.

Soda, Wine, Fruit and other Biscuits. ' Tea Table and Dessert Spoons.

CHEESE (superior) York Factory. | Tea Trays, in sets and separate.

Corn Starch, Potato Farina Candied Peels,! Bath Room Sets.

Macaroni, Vermicelli, Tapioca, Sago, Brushes, Table Mats.

Essences, Vinegar, Spices, etc. | Blower Stands, Sets Skewers.

PICKLES, Mixed, Chow-Chow, Household) Toasting Forks, Ladles. . i

and French Capers. | Jelly and Pudding Moulds.

apie Onions. Rolling Pins, Basting Spoons.

CHUVICE FAMILY FLOUR. | Cake Turners, Eyg Boilers.

Oatmeal, Cornmeal, Buckwheat Fiour, Teapot Stands, Caa Openers.

Pearl Barley, Split Peas, Beans, ete. | Shelf Brackets, Bird Cages.

| Hooks, Stair Rods.

HANDSOME SLEIGH ROBES, WHIPS AND BELLS, CHILDREN’S SLEIGHS AND SKATES. KEROSENE OIL, in 1, 2 and 5 gailon cans.

HENRY BEER.

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1Ss2. iss2. BRITISH WAREHOUSE,

| At our Reduced Prices, are

BARGAINS, |

Wee Everyone should call and see those Goods, as Great}

Overcoats and Clothing Very Cheap.

HOLIDAY Goons Acme-Club Skates,

within of nearly all.

JONATHAN CROOKES

the reach

POCKET CUTLERY,

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Our Sssortment im thig } very large,

JOSEPH RODGERS & song

TABLE CUTLERY

Is decidedly the best made We bss * & variety of patterns, "

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OUR WHOLE STOCK OF CENERAL

HARDWARE AND P00hg

At the discounts we give from prices, ensures good yalye for the buyer,

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or prices marked down te Correpond,

A. A. BALDWIN & 6p,

Ch’town, Dec, 19, 1882,—5i

AUCTION, —

i>) 7 : HE Sabscriber will gell, by Public Ane

tion, for the benefit of all the Government Wheif at Port Hastie | commencing at twelve c’zlock, noon of

‘riday. the 22nd December, tnt

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‘Hull of the brig “Zinga,” of - | P. kh. Island). :

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| 998 tons, about five years old, g é | lics Btranded on the rocks at Cape ie | Also, the materials and stores of eatd'

_| Or @s much as may be saved, ;

| Also the cargo of the said tii “ Zinga,” consisting of about 100 tons sur, about 2,000 cases Canned Beef, Mutton Lobsters, and about 60,000 feet Deala, measure <a Terms cash, immediately after sale,

JAMES G. McKERN, Auctioneer. enna om

uring Xmas and New Year.

Port Hastings, Dec. 16, 1582,

NVITE Special attention to their way large Stock of iad

UF Tae. Rest Ergtich and American Manufacture, — 4] — COMPRISING— e sia

Tea Sets, Communicn Sets, Ice Pitchers, Crnet Stands, Breakfast Sets, Pickle Stends, Cheese Boxes, Dessert Stands, Biscuit a Baskets, Butter Coolers, Syrup Juge, Racks, Silver Waiters, Celery Salad Bowls, Sets Individual Saltz (in , Bruit Tea and Coffee Pots, etc. :

and Fish Knives and Forks, En Card Receivers, Card Cases, Jewel Caskets,

Table and Pocket Cutlery

Best Sheffic!d Makers. A Liberal Discount during the Holiday

Season, W.E. DAWSOXN & a Dee. 12, 1882.—pat + a8}

Dining and Coffee Rooms,

North Side of Queen Square, OPPOSITE THE LAW COURTS. D. MAY.

Ch’town, Dec: 12, 1°82,—3m

‘Cracked Feed.

ARTIES wanting their Oate and Barley cracked for feed, can have it done by

QUEEN SQUARE. |

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To the Wholesale and Retail Trade:

\ ee BROWN & CO., are showing a general assortment of British » and Foreiyn Dry Goods and Fancy Ware (suitable for the Xmas season),

WANTS, LOST, FOUND, de.

applying at Stumbles’ Livery Stables, Kent Street

SAMUEL R. STUMBLES, Dec. 15 —2w

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OUND — Yesterday, on Upper Prince Street, a FOLDING KEY. Apply #

this office,

at very élose prices, The very latest NOVELTIS shown in every Depait- ment,

Fancy Waollens, Dress Goods, Fur Goods, a speciality,

_Ageveral assortment of Brussels, Tapestry and Scotch Carpets, of new desigas, of extra value, Also Twine Muttings,, Hemp, Carpets, Oilcloths,

Peake Bros. & Co.

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gentleman, appiy at the Exauiner Office.

[de 1882. O LET—A Dwelling House plewantly situated on Prince Street. Apply = bo

Paper Hangings, ete,, in variety, all of whieb are being disposed of at our usual low priges,.

Hillsborough Sireet, tenant, Apply at the Merchapts Bank of F. B. 1, to Mr. F. 5 Moore, foi? if

i LET—Immediate posscesion given of

& desirable residence, situate on Upper Rent low to a good

cost than the ordinary Sheffield q. |

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