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Government had never before been witness- He felt assured that

ed in this Province. this would continue as long as the

LEADER OF THE GOVERNMENT

and the Commissioner of Public Works re- mained in their present positions. The sooner they quitted those positions, the They had lost the contidence of the people, and should again return to them and place in their hands the powers which they had received from

better for the country.

them, and which they had so grossly abused. (Great applause. )

Hon. Mr. Yeo moved that the debate be

now adjourned. Motion carried.

CANDIDATES On Behalf of the People’s Gov- ernment, CH ARLOTTETOWN :

GEO. WASTIE DeBLOIS, Esgq., Hon. NEIL McLEOD,

LIBERAL-CONSERVATIVE

COMMITTEE ROOMS,

Terlizzick's Building, Queen Street,

OPEN EVERY DAY, SUNDAY’S EXCEPTED.

Tue Dairy EXAMINER.

“MARCH 13, 1879.

Nomination of candidates will take place en the 2nd of April and the election on the 9th of April.

Meanwhile a feeling of grim satisfaction will pervade the Province. For the usurp- ing oppressor is about to receive the punish- ment he richly merits.

The struggle will be short and sharp. The enemy Will fight like a wolf at bay ; and the utmost vigilance must be exercised lest ho do some damage. In this city so far every- thing seems to have worked together for good. The nomination of Mr. Thomas Morris is a fact for which the Liberal-Con- servatives should be truly thankful. The result of the recent negociations between representative mechanics and Messrs. De- Blois and McLeod is very satisfactory. To night the campaign will be fairly opened by a meeting iu Market Hall. After that there will be hard canvassing for a few weeks— and then the victory.

We have few advices from the country. The names of the opposing candidates will be made known to our readers as they are chosen.

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The Mechanics’ Choice.

‘‘ We sympathise with the mechanics,” says the patronizing Patriot. Who is ‘‘ we’ that ‘‘ we” should sympathise with the me chanics? How long have “we” symp2- thised with the mechanics? Did ‘‘ we” think of the mechanics while ‘‘ we” were revelling upon the crumbs which fell from the Governmental table? Or have ‘‘ we” awoke to sympathy just at the momen;. ** we” warit the mechanics’ votes.

The Patriot is surprised that the Mecha- nics did not send a «deputation to wait upon Messrs. Davies and Morris! The Patriot must think that the Mechanics of this City have short memorics. The Pairwt must also imagine that the Mecha- nics have a very poor understanding of their interests when it supposes that they

would apply to the Opposition for a redress of their grievances before they

applied to the Government. The me- chanics applied to those who have the ability to carry out the reforms they re- quire ; their application was favorably re- ceived ; and, consequently, Messrs. DeBlois and McLeod are the men of their choice.

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The ‘‘ Patriot” and Mr. DeBlois.

TWo-aND-A-HALF years ago, Mr. DeBlois was, in the eyes of the Patriot’s editor, one who regarded principle more than party—a most intelligent and respectable gentle- man. To establish a principle very dear to the Patriot, Mr. DeBlois acquiesced in the obnoxious measures passed by the Davies’ Administration ; and he, very beneficently, bestowed upon the Patriot all the Govern- ment patronage in his gift. In this there was certainly nothing to excite the ire of the Patriot. But Mr. DeBlois could not con- nive at the fantastic tricks played before

the public by the ex-Local Prerier and the sage of the Public Works Department in August last. There-

theretore he withdrew from the late Cioy- ernment and ceased to shower his favors upon the Grit organ of the Province. Con- s2quently the Patriot now calls him

“* A traitor ;”

** An obtuse man ;”

** Whose reasons sare pureile and sense- leas -

|e give up a real principle with few com- purctions of conscience.

Mr. DeBlois does not, of course, mind the Patriot. A paper which can, within two short years, bestow upon a man fulsome praise and insolent vituperation, is not worth minding. The public at large can enly wonder in disgust at the obtrusive

fickleness of the Patriot. a

Piatform of the New Government.

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Ix the Market Hall the other evening, Mr. L. H. Davies resorted to the rather stale device of setting up a man of straw and then knocking him down again. He said that the Examiner had characterized his demand for the policy of the new Govern- ment as audacious; and then he proceeded to show that it was not an ‘‘ audacious ” demand. What the Examiner did say was, in effect, that the demand to have the new policy formulated and tabled in the House not four hours after the Government vas formed, was “‘ audacious.” The de- mand in itself, we always considered an eminently proper one. The premptoriness with which the new Government was asked to instantly acceed to the demand was, we think, *‘ andacious.” The conduct of the ex-Local premier, in this regard may be truthfully termed andacious effrontery.

We felt sure that the policy of the new Government would be laid before the people in good time. And we have it now. The ‘‘Card’ of the Leader of the Govern

ment will be read with interest, and can- not but afford satisfaction to the Province at large. Weshall wait to see what Mr. L. H. Davies and his organ have to say with respect to it.

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Benevolent Irish .Society Concert.

AtrHovcH the weather last night was in- clement, and the streets were very dirty, the Market Hall was literally packed with an appreciative and select audience, on the occasion of the concert given under the aus- pices of the above named Society, in aid of the poor. Not less than six hundred per- sons were present. The Hall was_ nicely decked with bunting; and the stage was handsomely arranged and decked with ban- ners of the various Societies.

The programme for the Concert was rather lengthy, but through good manage- ment it was carried out without becoming tiresoine. It consisted of addresses, songs, music and readings, all of which were well rendered. In fact, so much so, that it would be almost impossible to particular- ize any of the performers. However, we must not fail to announce the successful rendition of ‘‘The Newfoundland Dog,” by Mr. F. H. Beer, which approached ‘‘the beautiful.” The addresses by Rev. Dr. O’Brien and James Byrne, Esq., created favorable impressions on the audi- ence, The Rev. Dr. began his address with a {pithy criticism of the musie and musicians of the present day. Then enter- ing upon the subject of his address— Thomas Moore—he gave a brief description of the early career of Ireland’s most fainous bard, and closed by relating the legend on which his ‘* Paradise and the Peri” was founded. He was loudly applauded as he retired from the stage. We shall publish a lengthy sketch of Mr. Byrne’s address on our first page to-morrow.

Most of the young ladies who took part in the Concert were trained at the Convent De Notre Dame, and the manner in which they acquitted themselves reflects much credit on that institution. The Committee of Management deserve great credit for their energy in making the Concert a grand success, and we hope tuat ere long Charlottetown will be again favored with another Concert under their able management.

The following was the

PROGRAMME: PART I.

Overture (‘‘Insh Medley Quickst2p’’), — St. Patrick’s Brass Band Address (‘*Thomas Moore’’)-—Rev. Dr. O Brien Piano Duet (‘‘Crown Diamonds”)— Misses Newbery, McQuaid, Reddin and Cox Bass Solo (‘‘The Newfoundland Dog’’)— Mr. F. H. Beer Harp & Piano Duet (‘‘St. Patrick’s Day”}— Miss Smith (harp), Miss McQuaid (piano) Character Song (‘‘When these Old Clothes Were New”) — Mr. T. E. Flynn Violin, Cornet and Piano Trio (‘‘Cecelie Waltzes”)— Misses Newhery, McQuaid, Reddin, Cox,

and Messrs. Vinnicombe and Fletcher Soprano Solo (‘‘The Minstrel Boy”) —

Miss Bowers PART II. ‘*Le Fille le Madam Angot Waltzes” — St. Patrick’s Braas Band Address, — James Byrne, Esq. Soprano Solo (‘‘My Dear Old Friends”’)— Mrs. Gaffney Cornet Solo—(‘‘My Pretty Jane”)— Mr. Fletcher Tenor Solo (*‘Killarney”)— Dr. Creamer Violin Solo (‘‘Come Back to Erin’’)— Mr. Vinnicombe Harp and Piano Duet (‘‘Rory O’More”)— Miss Smith (harp;, Miss McQuaid (piano) Double Clog Dance,— Messrs. Mohan and Donovan Irish Jig, — Mr. E. Holloran Piano Duett (Selections from ‘* Moore’s Irish Melodies” }— Misses Newbery, McQuaid, Reddin and Cox PART III.

Storm ae —St. Patrick’s Brass Band Humorous Reading (from ‘“lom Sawyer”)—- W. C. DesBrisay, Esq., Solo and Chorus (‘‘Under the Gaslight” )— Miss Bowers, Mrs.’ Blake, Miss Cox, Messrs. Blanchard and McInt Soprano Solo (‘‘Sublime was the Warning”)—

** Whose bigotry is of an unimpressible kind 2 *‘Who mistakes prejudice and party shibboliths for principle, and who ean

; Miss Cox Piano Solo (**41.ce”)— Mises Reddin soprano Solo (**Five o'clock in the Morning ’—

Mrs. Blake

Soprano So'o (‘‘Sweet Jennie the Flower of udare” )— Miss Corn ily Solo and C vorus (‘‘Sweet Hour of Night”)— Mis Bowers, Mrs. Blake, Miss Cox, and Messrs. Blanchard and Mcintyre

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Szecevin, March 17.

The Emperor Francis Joseph arrived to- day and was conveyed in a boat through the ruined town. About 23,000 inhabitants have been removed, and those remaiming jare amply supplied with provisions.

The Emperor, replying to an address, said that his heart was deeply pained at the calamity which had befallen theinhabitants. The people must not be too much dis- tressed—help would come. The Emperor was much afflicted. He started for Vienna this evening.

Carro, March 17.

The Khedive insists upon the retirement of Riaz Pasha as Minister of the Interior ; but Rivers, with Minister of Finance, and Debligniers, Minister of Public Works, de- sire his retention, hence the Khedive’s no- tice to the British Consul that he appre- hended fresh disturbances, unless the Cab- inet is remodeled.

Paris, March 17.

A syndicate of the Chamber of Manu- facturers of Silk and the merchants of Lyons have commenced an important free trade movement and have started a sub- scription to defray the cost of lectures on the subject throughout France.

Local and Other Items,

THE name of Mrs. Kent-Mason, temper- ance lecturer, who visited Ch’town in 1877, and who afterwards was re-married in Nova Scotia to the Rev. A. N, Clayton, figures rather unfavorably in some of the Upper Province papers. The London, Ont., Free Press says the Rev. A. N. Clayton, has written a letter to the press telling of his domestic troubles, arising from the capri- cions condnet of his wife. In speaking of their estrangement, he says. the primary cause of ft is ‘‘one who claims to be the brother of Mrs. Clayton, but who is not even by birth, kinship orlegal adoptien. | had reasons, which I need not mention, for taking a firm stand against the assumptions of this man more than two years ago. I forbade his corresponding with my _ wife, which has been regular up to this time, and I also desired her not to visit his home at all. My wishes have been disregarded by both ofthem. I have borne my _ troubles in comparative silence, hoping fer the best. Now I am prepared to lift the curtain, . . Wonld you hold yourself responsible for her character if she did not take our name, and refused to let you know her where- abouts for many months, as my wife has

Numerovs and disastrous fires are among the remarkable features of the times, both in Europe and America. In the United States the statistics of January show total losses from this cause of no less than $7,932,000 ; aud losses to the insurance companies of $5,066,300 ; losses by spec- ials, $5,142,300 ; losses to insurance com- panies by specials, $3,183,000. For the State of New York the report is: Total losses, $692,300 ; losses to insurance com- panies, $494,400 ; losses by specials, $473,- 200; losses to insurance companies by specials, $328,700. The total losses are over half as much again as they were in January, 1879.

Tue British War Office and the Admir- alty have been invited by Herr Krupp to send representatives to be present at the trials of a new steel gun of extraordinary size, to take place at Meppen, in West. phalia, on or about the 15th of next month. The gun to be experimented with on this occasion is the largest specimen of steel ordnance yet made. It weighs 72 tons, with a calibre of 40 centimetres, or 15}. The length of the gun is 32 feet 8 inches, and that of the bore is 28 feet 6 inches.

Brie Harry Davies, of Charlottetown, P. E. I., Yates, from Demarara for Lon- don, with a carge of rum and sugar, arrived at St. Getrans. Bertuida. in distress. The captain reports having experienced a severe gale from S.E. on the first inst., lat. 30, lon. 59, during which the vessel was hove down ; cut away all above the lower masts, with all attached, and the jib-boom; the vessel was also strained, causing her to ieak badly. She will have to discharge for re- pairs.

At the Stipendiary Magistrate’s Court this forenoon, Patrick Sherry, John Hughes, farmer, Benjamin McLeod and Daniel McQuaid, were each fined $1 and costs or 4 days imprisonment for being drunk and incapable.

PouiticaL Meetings will be held at Fort Augustis and Mount Stewart to-morrow.

didates for the district, and also Hon. D. Ferguson and Robert Shaw, Esq.

Valuable wedding presents have been sent to Prince Arthur by the Royal Engi- neers, the Irish nobles and the Corporation of Windsor. The Irish gift cost £6,000.

WE learn that Messrs. Donald Farquharson and A. B. McKenzie, committed most un- warranted attacks upon the Hon. Neil Me- Leod at the Brookfield Meeting last night.

Persons having back numbers of the Darry Examiyer, dated July 3rd and July 28th, 1877, ng confer afavor by leaving them at this Office. ;

| THe Mceting in Market Hal! this even- ‘ing will be addressed by Hon. Messrs. (Sullivan, McLeod and Ferguson, and others.

THERE will be a meeting of Alexandra Royal

Chapter in the Masonic Hall, Water street,

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7 Wednesday evening, the 19th inst.

| President Grevy has pardoned 151 Com- munists.

Died.

_ In this city, on Sunday morning, the 16th inst., of whooping cough, Arthur Daly. infant

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They will be addressed by the various Can-

SPRIN 1879!

We were fortunate enough to

receive by the

“NORTHERN LICHT,”

before she was disabled,

QUR SPRING STOCK

—OF—

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which we have now opened.

This is one of

THE FINEST

—AND—

The Cheapest

lots of Goods we have ever

shown, and is marked at

TERMS CASH.

ae

73,620 MORE

share of the Fishery Award, and t

quires amendment.

and Ballot Act shall receive the attention of the Government.

SINGER SEWING MACHINES

SOLD (IN 1878 THAN IN ANY PREVIOUS YEAR.

In 1870 we sold 127,833 Sewing Machines. “1873 * “ 356,432 “

Our sales have increased enormously ev year, through the whole period of ‘‘ hard times.”

We now Sell Three-Quarters of all the Sewing Machines Sold in the World.

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Waste no Money on ‘cheap’ Counterfeits.

s@ Send for handsome Illustrated Price List. ROBERT YOUNG,

South Side Queen Square, Sole Agent for P. E. Island. Ch’town, March 18, 1878—2aw tf

Political Meeting!

PUBLIC MEETING of the Electors—of

the Northern and Western portions of the Third Hlectoral District of Queen’s County will be he held at

SAW MILL BRIDGE,

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SATURDAY, the 22d inst,

AT 2 O'CLOCK, P. M., to vominate a Candidate to represent said District in the House offAssembly. KGBERT LAWSON, J. P., THOMAS McGRATH, J. P.

March 18, 1879. 7 Yo the Electors of the Second

District of King’s County: GENTLEMEN, -In again soliciting your suffrages, it becomes my duty to state the cir- cumstances under which | appeal to you for re-election. aa During the Session recently terminated, a vote of want of contidence in the then Govern- ment was carried in the House of Assembly, which resulted in the resignation of the Ministry. His Honor the Licutenant Gover- nor was pleased to entrust me with the for- mation of a new Government. which I success- fully accomplished. Believing that the Electors desired an opportunity to pronounce upon the conduct of the late Ministry, and wishing to obtain the sense of the country on the preseat position of aflairs, a dissolution of the House of Assembly has been advised, and an appeal to the Con- stituencies will be made without delay. At the last General Election public senti- ment was expressed in favor of secular education, and the present Ministry will give effect to the voice of the people by maintaining the unsectarian system. The Government are determined to resort to every legitimate means to lighten the burdens of the tax-payers. In order to accomplish this end it will be necessary to curtail the ex penses of legislation, and believing that one Legislative Chamber is sufficient for this Province, a Bill will be submitted next session, having for its object the abolition of the Legislative Council. The measure will be so framed as to amply protect the interests of property holders, Provision will likewise be made for a reduction of the remuneration to members. Our civil service is in a very unsatisfactory

condition, and the expenditure in regard to it

is greatly in excess of the present means of the Province. The Government will adopt

measures for the reorganization of the entire service, with a view to the amalgamation of some of the departments, a decrease in the

number of officials and a general reduction of

salaries.

Agriculture has notof late years received

such encouragement as the staple industry of the Province demands. the exertions of our farmers and stock raisers the ‘‘Agricultural and stock Farm” will be placed under improved management, and means will be adopted to render it more gen- erally beneficial than it has hitherto been.

In order to stimulate

This Province is entitled to a prmetint

are é e present Ministry will leave nothing undone that they

can accomplish, to obtain the same.

The barbarous system of imprisonment for

debt will be abolished, and a more humane law for the protection of creditors will be sub-

j stituted for it. HARD TIMES’ PRIGHS, ster sea sivsncs wit ano te troduced ‘ The law relatin

A measure to secure liens for

g to roads and bridges re- It and the Registration

A system of the strictest retrencament and most rigid economy in the public service will be inaugurated, so as to reduce all the control» lable outlay and keep the expenditure of the Province within its revenue.

_ If, after the closest husbanding of the pub- lic resources, the Government find it n

to continue direct taxation, that system will be adopted, which shall be least obnoxious to the people. and will entail the smallest — diture in the imposition and collection of the amount required.

As I have already exceeded the usual limits of an address, I wiil not now refer to other subjects that will attract the attention of the Ministry. I wish, however, to assure you that the utmost endeavours of the Govern- ment will be directed to promote such effi- ciency, as well as economy, in the administra- tion of our public affairs, as may redound to

the prosperity of the Province and the con- tentment of its people. ,

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|Son of Michael J. and Harriet Moran, aged

8 months.

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Charlottetown, March 17, 1879. ‘Do

I have the honor to be, ' Your obedient servaut, W. W. SULLIVAN. Ch’town, March 17, 1879. k-c-adv s-prog her pres n-era ar lin.

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