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The Rey. Mr. Mcbonnan’s discourse was based on the 3rd Chapter of Daniel, 16th i7th and 18th verses.

Tne language which the Hebrew children

use, is an index to their life and character. The attitude they took, isa noble example, and well worthy the admiration of men. There were certain things they could do by stifling their conscience. Bu they could not have the approval of God and thei: conscience, and they refused compliance with the Kings demand. We look upon the Jewish character as mean ands selfish;

but, in the providence of God, it had impor- tani effect! pon the people of the surround- ing countries. Their strong faith in God led the statesmen of the time to enquire after the God of heaven. Let ua look at the spirit with which they face the danger that threatens them. They have taken their stand on the side of God and the right, and they will abide by their decision, let come what will. Their faith in the God of heaven was such that they were not fright- ened by arefusal to obey their king. Their martyer spirit led them to tell the king that they would not serve his gods, no matter what he did to them. There is in their an- swer what speaks more than confidence. There was aright motive. They refused to obey the king's demand, not in a spirit of sullenness, but because they knew it to be wrong. Another element in their choosing the alternative of life or death, was, that they knew that God was with them. By their training they had schooled their minds to obey God, not men. Living ina heathen land, they refused to partake in the luxuries of the time. Livingin the fear of God, they refused to adopt the worlds policy. They were, no doubt, often tempted. But. by resisting temptation, they had faith in God,and their power to resist tempta- tion insrease. There was no newzeal; it was the result of a life lived in serving God and the right. They believed that thé God of Israel was the only object worthy of their adoration, and they were firm in principle. They set themselves to face death with calm confidence in Him. Their conscience told them their cause was God’s cause, and “po threat could turn them aside from the How came they by that spirit? Weerr if we think thata spirit like their's can be born and brought to per- fection in an hour. It was the resnit of past life. They cultivated their con- stancy by living a life of faith in Godand an earnest endeavor to do his will. They knew what was right to be done, and the did it. The stand they took was not the result of the excitement of an hour, but the well- grounded principles of a life. We fail of reaching high positions, because we do not We are too ready to bow down and worship the idols that the world sets up instead of standing by our convictions of what is right. Let us learn this lesson from what we have been considering. That God will stand by those who stand by the right.

METHODIST BRICK CHURCH.

*T The Rev. Mr. Lathern last night preached

a memorial sermon, in which he alluded to a number of the ‘‘departed dead,” that had been prominently connected with Method- ism in this place. The death of Thomas Dawson, Esq., suggested to the Rev. gentle- man’s mind the appropriateness of a mem orial service. He preached from the words, ‘‘Your fathers,where are they?’ Zec. 1 chap. and part of 5th verse. He would take the words which he had quoted as a motto upon which to base his remarks. The people of ,Jerusalem had beencarried into captivity be- “cause of their sinfulness. They were ex- horted to repent. It appears that they obeyed the injunction,and under Zerubbabel as prince, and Zechariah as prophet, pros- rity was restored to Israel, Zion was _re- built, and the Temple of God surpassed in magnificence that in which their fathers worshipped. Let us glance our mind’s eye back through the ages and behold the fathers in the Church of God through all ages. ‘‘Enoch walked with God; and he was not, for God took him.” Noah was a ‘preacher of righteousness, and faithfully warned the immoral men of his day’ Abra- ham, the father of the faithful, has ever been # guiding star. Moses, the great his- torian of the creation, was also honored by God as the giver of the Levitical Law. David tuned his harp to sing the praises of the Almighty in language that, up to ourday, has never been eqalled by any poet. Isaiah was the prophet whose seraphic mind dwelt upon the sublimest theme that engaged the prophetic vision of the Old Testament Fathers, the incarnation and work of the Messiah. Exekiels’s vision swept along as swift asa chariot wheel. We have the goodly-fellow- ship of the prophets, the noble army of martyrs, and then the great work of the Apostles, foremost among whom was Paul, whose giant intellect seemed to grasp the requirements of the Christian Church for all time. Among the fathers of the early Christian Church are unrolled the names of Ignatius, Polycarp who refused to renounce his belief in Jesus Christ, and perished by being thrown to wild beasts in the arena at Smyrna; Chrysostem, the golden mouthed, made the pulpit a power in his day; Augustine has given to the Church a treasury of thought from which her mmisters have drawn up to the present. Following the ages down we have Whitefield and Luther, Knox, Latimer and Ridgely. In the words of your fathers, where are they ! We may em- phasize your fathers and apply the phrase to the fathers of Methodism. Jvhn Wesley, educated at Oxford, was no ordinary scholar; a voluminous writer whose works have been translated into every civilized tongue. The High Church party in England claim him ;

the Broad Church and the Low Church alse |

c'sim him asan adherent, but do not re- cognize his work. The Bishops in his day gave him no parish; but, to-day, in the magnificent and gloomy Westininister Ab- bey, where lies the dust of England’s mighty dead, can be seen an exquisitely chisele marble monumpnut to the memory of Wesley with ¢ on

} who came from Newfoundland.

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my parish.” Among the fathers 0’ Wes- ‘teyan Methodisre who stand out prominently | re the intellectual and saintly Fletcher, a j master in polemics, Richard Watson, lotty in thought and eloquence; Adam Clark, the lin | suist and scholar who commanded the respect

f tue first scholars of Oxford and Cambridge. | Later on we have Bunting, a man of rare ex

cutive ability; Dr. Beaumont, whose elo } went cfforts, when at his best, surpassed jchose of Beecher or Puncheon. Again, we omphasize the words your fathers, and extend them in their application to your own Island, ind particularly to Charlottetown. When we speak or think of our civil privileges, we feel our indebtedneases to those of our fathers who iave passed away, and through whose efforts we have inherited those privileges. In like manner the youthful portion of this or ny Christian denomination should reverence vad respect the memories of those who patient. ty toiled to build up the cause with which they were identified. The first Methodist who settled in Charlottetown was the honored Benjamin Chappell, who came here from Inver- ness, where he became acquainted with Wesley, and in this place continued to correspond with him. The tirst Methodist preacher visiting our shores was Bishop Black, then Mr. Hick, He obtained permission from the Governor of the Provinee to preach in the Court House. Then followed Mr. Strong, whose circuit extended from Be- deque to Murray Harbor, anda number of others, among whom were the Rev. Messrs. Bampsted, Knight, Webb and DeWolf, all of whom have passed away,and left the impress of their labors. I find among the laymen Mr. John ‘ Bovyer, Dr. Johnson, Hon. G. R. Beer, Mr. James Moore, Mr. Watson Duchemin, Mr. John Passmore, Mr. Thomas Davy, Mr. Geo. Moore, Dr. H. Johnson, lastly we have the late Thomas Dawaon, Esq. 1 find his name upon the records of the Chureh in this place, asa trustee of the old Methodist Church, which stood upon the adjoining corner, associated with him were Robert Longworth, Esq., now living, and John Bovyer, John Trenaman, William ‘Tanton, G. R. Beer, who have gone to the saints inheritance. Mr. Dawson's father immigrated to this place from Ireland in 1801. He labored religiously for three years, and died in the prime of bis manhood. ‘The late Thoma: Dawson became a member of the Church in early life, and continued for about seventy years to contribute munificently towards the upbuilding of Methodism in Char- lottetown. The intiuence of the men who have passed wway from your midst will still be felt. In one of the French regi- ments, fought and died upon the battle-field a brave man. His name was left upon the roll, so honored was he, and when, at roll call, his name was mentioned, his comrades answered, ‘‘Died upon the battle-tield.” His influence on the men of that company was felt long after his death. So willit be with those who la bored, and fought, and triumphed. Their ex- ample is worthy of imitation by the younger portion of this congregation.

{Our report is from memory, and some names mentioned by the Rev. Mr. Lathern have been forgotten. }

. ACKNOWLEDGED, with thanks, donations

to the ‘‘Soup Kitchen” from Mrs. Hales, Rev. Kenneth McLennan, Mr. J. D. Me- Leod, Mr. W. W. Lord, and five dollars from ‘‘A Friend,” through Dr. Dedd.

A very large public Temperance meeting was addressed at Uigg, on Friday last, by the G. W Patriarch, Rev. G. Smith and W. A. Hayden. At the close, over 40 names were given in to forma Temperance Society.

To ps Exrrapitep.—The Georgia forger, going by the name of Hooper, with a couple of aliases, who is charged with for- geries committed in Atlanta, Ga., and whose extradition has been sought by that State, has been committed to jail by Judge Wat- ters of St. John, there to remain until sur- rendered according tothe Extradition Treaty or discharged according to law—it being the opinion of the Judge that a gross fraud had been perpetrated. Prisoner’s counsel will appeal against the decision.

A Case of considerable interest to ship owners and the mercantile community has just been decided by arbitration. The schr. Alaska sailed from New York on or about the 9th December, bound for St. John, and arrived at the latter port about the 17th of January, making a passage of about 39 days. Mr. McCarthy avows that the long passage was caused by overloading the vessel, and in consequence, coal having fallen in this market, he has suffered a loss, and for this loss he claims of his owners compensa- tion. The award declared that Mr. Me- Carthy has no claim for damages. — Halifax Recorder.

Drivina witnovur Betis.—We think that our police officers should be—at this time— well informed that when a man recklessly drives his team through the street, without bells,he is violating the law. We noticed,on Friday last,a good many such teams driving at a rapid pace; and, no doubt, must have passed under the eyes of the policemen on his beat. By one of these noiseless missels, & woman was seriously injured on Queen | Street, at 4 o'clock, and shortly afterwards, a little boy was run over on Grafton Street. If the law to punish such offenders is not enforced, we dare say the city will become liable for damaves.

Tuer meEtiInG of Grand Division Sons of Temperance, at Alexandria, passed off very successfully. Fifteen Divisions are report- ed on the roll. The public meeting at night was very largely attended. The G. W. P. occupied the chair. Brief and pointed ad- dresses were given by representatives Coop- er, Beer, Hodgson, McGregor, Harris, Taunton, Roper, Dennis, Hayden and Rey. Mr. DeWolfe, and recitations by Misa Bre haut and Master Judson. Several temper- ance pieces were sung during the meeting, enlivening the proceeding. The next ses- ‘sion of Grand Division will be held at N orth Wiltshire in April, instead of Sum- | merside, as previously appointed. | Stipendiary Magistrate’s Court.

Fen. 11.—At the Stipendiary Magistrates ‘Court this morning, Patrick Hughes, laborer, ‘on complaint of his mothe Bridget Hughes, | or an assault on her person, was discharged fo appear when required. Michael Began, for loafing on the street corners, was fined $1.

John McKenna, for the same offence, was,

fined $1.60 or ten days. G. Prowse, for the same offence, was fined 25 cts. W. Power,

inscribed, ‘‘The world is, for the segue, was fined 6).

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The Well-known ClipperBarkentine

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(NOW ON THE BERTFE), 423 TONS REGISTER, COPPERRSD, AND CLASSED 9 YEARS, al, AT LLOYDS,

JOHN GRAHAM, Commander,

WILL SAIL FROM LONDON On or about the lst APRIL, Carrying Freight at through rates to PICTOU, SUMMERSIDE and GEORGETOWN.

This Vessel was built expressly for the London trade, being thoroughly fitted out in every respect, with splendid accominodation for passengers, and offers every inducement to Shippers, as she has made some of the fastest passages on record, to and from London, always delivering her cargoes in splendid order, and making her three round trips regularly every season.

Parties wishing to have their Goods delivered here early in the season will oblige by for- warding their orders in time, so as not to detain the Vessel.

For freight or passage apply, in London, to Joun Prrcairn & Sons, 69 Cornhill; in Liver- pool, to Prrcarrn Bros, Brockley Buildings, 51 South John Street; or here, to the owners, —

PHAKE BRO’S & CO.

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AT COST AND UNDER COST.

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Intending to go out of the business, will offer the whole of their Stock to the Public

on and after

Monday, the 2ist Jan.

A GENUINE CASH SALE! NO HUMBUG |

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All Goods Marked down at Cost in Plain Figures.

J.D. MASON & CO.

QEEEN SQUARE HOUSE, 77 QUEEN STREET. Charlottetown, Jan. 18, 1878.

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HOUSE PROPERTY.

SELL OR TO LET, the Dwelling House, corner of Weymouth and Rich- mond streets, at present occupied by D. Hodg-

2 tsq. Ap ‘Corner of Pownal & Sydney Strasts, sn Bsa Apply te oe McLEOD. CHARLOTTETOWN, P. E. 1 Jan. 31st, 1878.

International Hotel !

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the winter season, at the International. (LATER OF OTTAWA).

D.. IMICISAAC, ‘Office, . . . St. Lawrence Hotel, ay Proprishor: | Office Hours: 9 a, m. to 6 p. m. Jan. 18, '78-—-10i eod

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my Store, Kent Street, on

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 11th,

at 11 o'clock, a. m.,

THE FOLLOWING ARTICLES :

+)()() BBLS. FLOUR (Choice Brands), 10 Puncheons MOLASSES, 5 Hogsheads SUGAR, 10 Barrels do 25 Half-chests TEA, 50 Barrels APPLES, 10 Casks KEROSENE, 120° test, 10 Dozen BUCKETS, 10 Dozen BROOMS, 20 Boxes FANCY SOAPS, Boxes CAN DLES, 25 Boxes Assorted BISCUITS, Moir & Co., Halifax. Tins Pepper, Ginger, Mus tard, Allspice, Boxes Blueing, &c., &c. JOHN SELLER. Kent St.; Ch’town, Feb. 9—li

The above Sale ia postponed until Wed- nesday, Feb. 13th, at 11 o'clock. ; JOHN SELLER. Feb. 11—

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SPRING TRIP.

The First-class Iron Screw Steamship

66 ° ” Prince Hdward, 1364 Tons Register, Cassed 100 Al, which

is the highest class at Lloyds, Robert Fraser, Commander,

Will be on the Berth at Glagow to re

ceive Cargo about the 15th March,

Leaving Glasgow for rat about the Sth April, and will leave

Liverpool for Charlottetowa

On or about the 15th April,

Carrying Freight at through rates from Loa. don, deliverable at Charlottetown, Pictou, Georgetown, Summerside, Souris, Alberton and Shediac.

For Freight or Passage, apply, in Londoa, to JoHN Pircaimn & Sons, 69 Cornhill; ia Glasgow, to JAMES Kexso, junr., 134 St. Via- cent Street ; in Liverpool, to Pircarnn Brorm- srs, Brockley Buildings, 51 South Joha Street ; in Pictou, N. S., to Noonan & Davizs; or here, to

PEAKE Bro’s & Co., Manager. Charlettetown, Feb. 2, 1878.—3tew

OUR GREAT

GLEARANCE SALE

WILL CONTINUE AT

Further Reduced Prices.

Several Lots of that

BANKRUPT STOCK!

still on hand, will be sold at HALF PRICB,

Remnants at half Price ! WOOLLEN & FUR GOODS

AT COST.

GREAT BARGAINS IN CLOTHING !

for Men and Boys.

ROBERT ORR &CO

Charlottetown, Jan. 8, 1878.

Wants, Lost, Found, ee

Advertisements wider this heading, in space not on half an inch, will be insert ed for Ten Cents per day.

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DOLLARS REWARD — Lost, a BUNCH of KEYS, to which a Brass Label is attached, stamped with name. Appy at this Office. Feb. 8—

OY WANTED—A Smart Boy, willing to work and make himself generally use- ful, will hear of a situation by applying in per- son at Harvie’s Bookstore. None need apply but those who can give good references as te character. Feb, 4—eod tf

ANTED —A ‘ow Barrels ‘of OAT. {AL and a supply of Cooking :

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