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The Meeting. at Eldon.

A LAnGS meeting was held in the Eldon Hall last night. Hon. Jas. Nicholson was called to the chair, and Mr. Morris, reacher, was appointed Secretary. The meeting Wes first addressed by Alexander. Martin, Esq., who made a very. favorablo impression on all the electors present. His

speech gave evidence of the fact that he is

a youog man of excellent abilities, and pro- |

mises to be a credit to the Belfast district,

which he has every prospect of shortly representing in Provincial Parliament. D. MoMillan, Esq., made a few remarks simply

to the effect that he was the Opposition |

canidate.

The meeting was then addressed by Hon. D. Fergason, D. C. Martin, Req , M. P. P., Hon. S. Prowse, D. Farquharson, Esq., M. P. P., and Richard Smith, Esq., of Pownal.

This was one of the largest and most

representative meetings held at Belfast for |

some years past.

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[he meeting gave unmistakable evidence , : ‘ : that the Liberal-Conservatives were largely in the majority at this very influential and intelligent gathering.

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Trial by Jury.

THERE were quite a number present last evening to hear Mr. R. T. Weeks’. paper on ‘‘Trial by Jury.” The paper was a most interesting fone, and contained a fund of valuable information. Its origin, he said, Was uncertain, existing, as it did, beyond the memory of man. He showed that the happy mode of trial was in vogue among the Saxons, and quoted an instance in the time of King Alfred. He traccd, in a pleasing way, its different phases of devel- opment, and the progress made to the present day, notwithstanding all the revolutions of time. Admitting the system to be temporary’ with the foundation of the English nation, and to be the birthright of every Englishman, yet Mr. Weeks had come to the conclusion that trial by jury, especially in civil cases, had outlived its usefulness To support this contention, he referred to the number of new trials granted by our own courts on the ground of verdicts returned contrary to evidence. A very lively discussion follow- ed. The next paper will be read by Chas. Palmer, Esq., on ‘‘Primeval Man.”

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Mr. Vinnicombe’s Concert. Mr. Vuxnicompe’s Benefit Concert, in the Y. M. ©. A. Hall, last evening, was attended bya very appreciative audience; and few, if any, of those who were present left the hall displeased with the musical treat afforded. The vocal solos of Misses DesBrisay and Palmer and Mr. Hazelwood were beautifully rendered, and received well-deserved encores, while the cor- net solo of Mr. C. P. Fletcher wasexcellent. The orchestral pieces were admirable, They exhibited not only a marked improvement by the Club, but dis- played rare taste by each member during their rendition. The violin solo and string quartette—Meditation—was perfectly beau- tiful, heartily received, and fully tested the skill of the performers. Mr. Vinni- be is to be complimented on the success which the Orchestral Club has attained, and on the excellent musical treat which he last evening afforded the citizens of Char- lottetown.

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Our Advertisers.

Prof. Vinnicombe returns thanks to the ladies and gentlemen who assisted at his concert last evening.

Mr. T, A. LePage isto lecture before the Millbrook Literary Institute to-morrow evening at half-past seven.

Williston Brown announces that an enter- tainment will be given in St. James’ Hall on the ersning of the 21st inst.

Rey. W. B. King will lecture in the ¥. M. OC. A. Hall next Monday evening. Subject, ““‘Three Memorable Women.”

The question of how much recompense Gilbert and Sullivan will get from the American use of their new piece is curious- ly complicated. They could haye sold the right for $30,000 clear, if they could have guaranteed to the purchaser protection against rivalry; and this could have been

accomplished by keeping the work in manuscript, in which form it could be defended from piracy. But

that course would cut off the im- menge sale of the published words and inusic in both countries, so that more would be lost than gained. Therefore, they have published the book, and any American manager is at liberty to use it. Under the circumstances, they are compelled to forego a certainty, and take instead a share of the profits along with the risk.

A gentleman who hed an interview with jay Gould tho other day states that at the beginning of the talk (it was the first time he had met Gould) the small stature of the man impressed him so unfavorably that he could scarcely keep from laughing. ‘‘But,” he added, ‘the hadn't been speaking two minutes before I thought him as tall as I was, and when he bid me good day it seemed as if his head touched the ceiling.”

Vatanrryms will be for sale in the Market Hall, to-morrow. ;

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Dectaration Day in Summerside was cele- brated by a grand torchlight procession and meeting in Ludlow Hall. The temperance people of Prince County are more than pleased with their victory, and they are de- termined that during the next three years the Canada Temperance Act shall be rigidly enforced.

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A youne man writes ; ‘I have used Mack's Magnetic Medicine and am much pleased with the result. It has cured me after doctors and other medicines had failed.” Sold in Char- lottetown at Apothecaries’ Hall. See adver- theurent in another colume. [febil lw whly

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Tuenrz will be a Post Office in connection with the Valentine Fair, to-morrow, in the Market Hall.

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Miss Heven Taytor, stepdaughter of the late John Stuart Mil!, the eminent logician, 1s the tirst lady who has been appointed to the chairmanship of a standing coramittee on the London School Board since its foundation nearly thirteen years ago.

Caries Moraison, Ese , of Alberton, is in town. He is staying at the Osborne. a

Nv mails crosving to-day.

TEE DALY HX A MINER, FRBPRUAR Y 13, 1884

TELEGRAPHIG NEWS.

| British Protection for Suakim. Catno, Feb. LL. A proclamation investing Admiral Hewitt with command at Suakim concludes as fol- lows: ‘*The inhabitants need have no fur- ther fear, as the British Government has promised to protect Suakim, which is now | perfectly safe.

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General Gordon Safe.

Piymovura, Feb, 11. Relatives of Gen. Gordon have received

| atelegram from the General, direct, an- | nouncing that he is safe.”

Sir Samuel Baker at Cairo.

Lonpon, Feb. 11.

a: ‘ . . Sir Samuel Baker has arrived at Cairo, It is his opinion that Ger. Gordon will

} reach Khartoum in safety, but that he will | be powerless when he gets there.

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Threatening Placards.

Drespen, Feb. 11. Numerous placards have been posted here

signed ‘‘ The Socialists Executive Com- mittee, saying ‘‘only blood can avenge our cause.”

River Rising.

Cincinnati, Feb, 11. The river marks 65 feet 104 inches, and has been rising aninch an hour since 3 o'clock. This is up to 7.30 a. m.

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Murder and Suicide. Mitwavxesg, Wis., Feb. 11. Jerry Starnold, aged twenty-five years, telegraph operator, shot Bridget Eagan in the face last night, and then fired into his own brain. Both are dying.

A Shooting Affray.

Winnipea, Feb. 11. A brutal murder was committed at Cal- gary on Friday evening, in the store of Graves & McKenzie. The victim was a young carpenter named Jas. H. Adams, from New Brunswick.

Murder and Robbery.

Vienna; Feb. Lt.

Stellmacher, the assassin of Detective Bloch, has confessed that he murdered Police Commissioner Kulbeck. He de- clares that Herr Kisert, the money changer, was murdered and robbed by Socialists, in order to procure funds for Socialist agita- tions. Stellmacher was implicated in a plot against the Emperor of Germany. The Austrian authorities will ask Switzer- land to extradite his accomplices.

General Gordon's Arrival,

Carro, Feb, 11. General Gordon has arrived at Berber. Ha has asked for robes of honor and swords to distribute to local dignitaries.

Stormy Weather.

Lonpon, Feb. 11.

Severe gales and snow storm are prevail” ing in Scotland and North Wales.

Difference Among Irish Leaders. Dustin, Feb. 11.

Ths Irish Times asserts that there is a strong difference of opinion among the Parnellites in regard to their votes on Sir Stafford Northcote’s motion of censure apropos of the Governinent’s Egyptian policy,

Excitement in Dublin.

Dus, Feb. 11.

Intense excitement is felt here in Gen. Gordon's journey, This is greatly aug- mented by the fact that Lieut.-Col. Stewart, Gen. Gordon’s military secretary, is a citi- zen of Dublin. ,

Things in General.

Lonpon, Feb. 11.

The Clepington Waste Works at Dundee were burned this morning, four firemen lost their lives.

The ehipbuilding trade on the Clyde is reported to be improving.

Michael Darvitt, speaking at Glasgow, denied the assertion of United Ireland, that Irishmen wouid rejoice at the death of Gen. Gordon. Gen. Gordon, he asserted, was in sympathy with the Irish national move- ment.

A Transfer. Quesec, Feb. 12.

The North American Rubber Works here has received orders, from the directors at Montreal, to close the business in Quebec on the Ist of May next, and transfer the same to the Conadian Rubber Company at Montreal.

The Catholic Religion in France.

Rome, Feb. 12. The Pope has summoned the French Bishops to:Rome for the purpose of con- ferring together upon measures to arouse & Catholic spirit in France, and to counter- act the anti-religious propaganda.

35 Members of a Bridal Party Drowned.

Vienna, Feb. 12. While a wedding party was crossing the river near Domrad the ice broke, and thirty-five members of the party were drowned,

Rising Waters.

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Crxcrnnati, Feb. 12. The river is rising an inch per hour.

: - — | The Effects of a Vacillating Policy — The Egyptian Reveit Debated in the British Parliament.

Lenpon, Feb. 12.

In the House of Lords to-day the Marquis of Salisbury made a motion that in his opinion the recent lamentable events in the Soudan were largely due to the vacillating policy of the Government. He believed the House concurred in the opinion. He spoke also at length.

Earl Granville replied. He declared the Government not responsible, or would be no economy of blood of English soldiers to send them to hold the Soudan.

In the Commons Sir Stafford Northcote made a similar motion to that made in the Lords by the Marquis of Salisbury.

Mr. Gladstone, on rising to reply, was greeted with loud and prolonged cheers. He met Sir Stafford Northcote’s motion with a direct negative.

Capture of Sinkat.

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Lonpon, Feb. 12.

A. telegram received at London reports that the rebels have captured Sinkat. The Cabinet have been summoned to a council for the purpose of discussing the Egyptian question.

Later—Official despatches confirm the report of the capture of Sinkat.

There are now rumors that Tokar has fallen into the hands of the rebels.

Further Advices—600

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Lonpon, Feb. 12.

Further advices concerning the fall of Sinkat,state Tewfik Bey preferring death to surrender, blew up the fortifications, spiked his guns, and made a sortie. His 600 men were all massacred. Seven men-of-war belonging to the Channel squadron have been ordered to Egyptian waters. The streets of Suakim presents a heartrending appearance. They are thronged with women, whose weeping and wailing give unmistakable evidence of their distress and forebodings,

Massacred,

More Victories for El Mahdi.

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Panis, Feb. 10.

The Figaro states that El Mahdi’s troops have taken Sinkat, near Kassal and Ravina, a small seaport north of Suakim. It says an English gunboat has begn despatched to shell Havina. The Egyptian Governor- General here has been dismissed.

Activity at Suez.

Surz, Feb. 12. The greatest activity prevails here. eperneane for the despatch of a force to Suakim for the relief of Tokar are being rapidly purahed, A contingent of infantry and cavalry with guns and camels will be sent forward as soon as possible.

Ammunition for Fgypt. Lonpon, Feb. 12. Orders have been received at Chatham to ship to Egypt jumediately 25,000,000 car- Qs pes, and a large quantity of nine pound shells,

An Irish Farmer Stabbed to Death.

Dustin, Feb. 12. An agrarian crime is reported at New- ross. A farmer was stabbed to death on the highway,

Shot by his Affianced.

New Yorks, Feb. 12. Victor Andre was shot this morning by a woman named Mise Jennie H. Almy whom it is stated he promised to marry and after- wards refused. Andre died almost in-

stantly. —— Hissing Davitt. Lonpon, Feb. 12. Michael Davitt was hissed while

he was delivering a lecture at Newcastle-on- Tyne last evening. He had to call on the police for protection. The disturbers were ejected after much fighting.

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L. H. Davies on the ©. FP. Contract. eaten Orrawa, Feb. 12.

The Speaker took the chair at 3.20 and after routine business, Davies, of P. E. I., resumed the debate of the C. P. R. reselu- tions. He ’attacked Woodworth for the alleged irrelevancy of his remarks, and spoke warmly in favor of Mackenzie, whose name he said would live long after that of the yentlemen who charged him with disloyalty to his country. He brought out nothing new and he was followed by Foster, who spoke for twenty minutes in an able manner. After recess Foster resumed the debate and spoke until the House ad- journed.

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Weather Bulletin.

Probabilities for the neat 24 hours for the Maritime Provinces.

Toronto, February 13—10 a. m.

Strong winds and gales, east varying to

southest; cloudy milder weather, with sleet

and rain.

METEOROLOGICAL OFFICE,

Charlottetown, 13th Feb. a

Highest temperaturefyesterday . ........ *

aa penton om (read at midnight),, — 11.8

Lowest temperature this morning...... - 9.6

Temperature this morning, at 8 o’clock.. 46

Temperature this afternoon, at | o’etock. 14.5

Inland team Navigation Compeny

—OF— Prinee Edward Island.

HE Annual Meeting of the Shareholders of the above @ompany will be held at the Company’s Office, King Street, on Wed- nesdiy, the 27th day of February, instavt, at three o'clock p m., for the election of Directors, and the transaction of ether busi-

ness. By or‘er uf the President and Directors.

JOHN HUGHES,

Secretary. | (hy uwn, Feb: 12) 17¢—~law tu pat

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Ch’town, Nov. 19, 1883.

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Old Mine Sydney Coal

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TURK’S ISLAND SALT.

50 TONS Old Mine Sydney Coal, ex “Kitty Clyde,” will be sold in small lots. at reduced prices, to close sales, Coal

is under cover and free from spow. —ALSO—

1,500 bushels Turk’s Island salt, by the same vessel will be sold in lots, at reduced prices, to close sales,

H, HASZARD. Ch'town, Feb. 11, 1884. ~—2w eod

FOR SALE.

A FARM at Bonshaw, Lot 80, containing 90 acres, in & geod state of cultivation Apply to Messrs McLean & Martin, Solicitors,

Charlottetown, SAMUEL McDOUGALL, Feb, 11, 18%4—Si eod

LOBSTER FACTORY

FOR SALE.

a Lobster Factory, Cook House, Wares house, Boiler House, with all the plant, situated on John McKenzie’s shore, Yankee Hill, New London, will be sold by Auction, at that place, on

Toesday, the 4th day of March, next

AT ELEVEN O'CLOCK, A.M. >

The plant is neariy new, being used only one season, and consists in part of one steam boiler, with fittings, a lot of piping, 1,200 traps, with rope, 10 extra built boats, with sails, 40 trays, 2 pumps, 6 boilers, with coils, 10 M. degls, tables, trap-hoops, wash- pans, andalot of material that is usually found in a first-class factory,

TERMS OF SALE.

If the factory and plant are sold together,

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Flannels and Blankets, Ulster Cloths and Mantle Cloths,

Tweeds and Coatings,

Perkins & Sterns

ARE NOW OFFERING EXTRA GOOD VALUE IN

fur-lined Cloaks and Cloth Jackets,

W ool Squares and Wool Scaris,

Fur

Muffs and Fur Caps

VABVEDS, VV £9t Ss oS.

Winter Goods, of every description, Good ane Cheap, at

PERKINS & STERN.

NEW FOR 1884

CORSZTS.

A LARGE DISPLAY OF THE

NEWEST AND BEST GOODS,

All Sizes, Just Received.

Sent free by post to any address in the country on receipt of price.

W. A. WEEKS & 60.

DRESS GOODS |

NEW ERINOES, CORDS, CASHMERES, SERGES,

New Satins, Velvets, FLUSHES

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SILES. Wedding Millinary & Outfits

SUPPLIED AND MADE BY

Experienced Hands.

W. A. WEEKS & 60. VELVETEENS

—IN ALL—

Leading Colors and Black.

one-half the purchase money is to be paid at time of sale, the other half in six months;! with approved security. © If the buildings are sold eepayately from | the plant, the whole of the purchase will be required in cash at time of sale.

f material and plant are sold separately from the buildings, al' amounts under $50 00 w'll be required in cash; all amounts over $50.00 in three months, on approved joint notes.

BANK OF NOVA SCOTIA, Per DAVID C, CHALMERS; LEMUEL 0. OWEN, CHAS, C. GARDINER. Feb, 11.—2aw wkly wkly pat sj Ul sale

PATENTS

MUNN & CO., of the ScTENTIFIC AMERICAN, con«

tinne to act as Solicitors for Unteats, Caveats, Trade Marks, Copyrights, for the United States, Cana Siviand, Mranc Hand Book abou

trance, Germany, eta, nt freo ‘Thirty-seven yeurs’ experience. " J

h MUNN & CO. are noticed

VERY POPULAR FOR WINTER WEAR,

We have a Fine Stock of Nice Goods, W. A. WEEKS & CO.

MILLINERY.

MANTLES, JACKETS

DOLMANS, ETC., MADE TO ORDER.

W. A. WEEKS & 60,

Ch’town, Jan. 22, 1884.—eod wkly.

AN, the largest, best, and 399

ilat ,tifle paper. ¥£5.20a year, lid fines and interesting ine cine he Scieutific Amere

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h Adar (MUNN &ACOWYS Hee, 21 Broadw:y, New York

P, &. Island Pottery.

E gre Agents for the P. E. Island Pottery. Orders sent to us will re- ceive prompt attention. Jars, Jugs, Bean Pots, Mugs, Flower Pots, Spitoons, Stove Stones, etc., etc., in stock,

BEER & GOFF

AGENTS

FOR SALE.

OFFER for sale my HOUSE AND STABLE, in Indian River. Size of

honrse—18x22 feet, with Kitchen 12x16 feet, Outside finished,

Also, @ quantity of superior pine lumber, studding, etc,

Terms reasonable. For particulars apply to H, A. Leslie, Kensington, or to the subscriber

8. M. BENT, Cartigen Bridge, Fey, 3; 04—wow 1 ora

“KENSINGTON FARM,”

OTICE is hereby given, that whereas trees have lately been cut down and others wantonly injured, and fences destroyed on the ‘Kensington Property,’’ near this city, the subscriber, who is the owner of the

said property, will cause to be sued all persons found in any way trespassing theregn,

The part of this property fronting on the Hillsborough River will be leased for farming purposes for a term of years,

MICHAEL BEAZELEY,

By his Attorney G. W. DeBLOIS., Ch’town, Jan, 2%, 1884.—if

Tie Ladies of St. James’ Kirk

INTEND HOLDING A

Good Old

TEA AND FANCY TABLE,

EARLY IN MARCH.

Time

ST. LAWRENCE CANALS

NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.

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EALED TENDERS, addressed to the undersigned and endcrsed ‘Tender for St. Lawrence Canals,” will be received at this office unti) the arrive] of the eastern and western mails, on TUESDAY the 12th day of February next, for the cousiruction of a lock and regulating weir and the deepening and enlargement of the upper entrance of the Cornwal! Canal.

Also for the construction of a lock,

gether with the enlargement und deepen of the upper entrance of the Rapide Pi Canal, or middle division of the Williams- burg Canals, and the deepening, ete., of the channel] at the upper entrance of tae Galops Canal. A map of the head or upper entrance of the Cornwall Canal and the upper entrance of the Rapide Plat Canel, together with plens and specifications of the respective works, oan be seen at the Resident Engineéer’s office, Dick- enson’s Landing; and ler the works at the head of the Galops Canal, at the Lock Keeper’s house near the place, and in’ each case plans, eto, can be seen at this office on and after Tuesday, the 29th day of January inst., where printed forms of Tender can be obtained,

Contractors are hereby informed that triat pits have been sunk on the CORNWALL and RAPIDE PLAT sections of the werks, and they are requested to bear in mind that ten. ders will net be considered unless made strietly in accordance with the printed forms, and be accompanied by a letter stating that the person or persons tendering beve eare- tully examined the locality and tke nature of the material found ia the trial pits, ete,

In the case of firms there must be attached the actual signatures, the nature of the occu. pation and residence of each member of the same; and further, a bank deposit receipt tor the sum of $4,000 must accompany the tender for the Cornwall Caual Works, The tender for the Rapide Plat Works must be accompanied by a bank depos.: receipt for the sum of $3,000, The tenuers for the deepen. ing, ete,, at the head of the Galops Canal must be aleo accompanied by a bank dep.sit recespt for the sum of $3,000, The respecuve deposit receipts (checks will not be accepted) must be endorsed over to the Hon. the Minister of Railways and Canals. and will be torfeited if the party tendering eclines emter- ing into contract for the works at she rates and on the terms stated ia the over submitt- ed, ‘The deposit receipts thus sent in will be returned to the respective parties whose tenders are not aceepted,

This Department dors not, however, bind itself to acewpt the lowest or any tender, By order,

A. P. BRADLEY,

decretary,

Dept. of Railways and Canals, ; Ottawa, 2}st Jan, 1864, Jan30—iaw 3in,

IENDERS FOR CHURCH,

‘QXENDERS will be received until the 25th of February, for buildiog and finishing

the outside of a Presbyterian Church, near Head of St, Peter’s \iay, according to Plans and Specification to be seen at the store of Messrs. Davison & Co., Charlottetown, and at the store of L. Anderson, St. Peter's Bay. Tenders will be addressed to John A. Me- Laine, Esq., Head St. Peter's Bay, Each Tender to be accompanied with the names of two good and solvent persons willing to be- come surety for the faithful performance of work.

Scantling for frame and foundation will be provided by committee.

Committee do not bind themselves to accept the lowest or any Tender.

L. ANDERSON, —"?@ Chairman of Com. j Jan. 23, '84.—2aw wkly 4i.

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