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THE CAMPAIGN.

Kine’s County—The Candidate

\ Avstin C. McDonatp, sq. { ) Dr. Mvutrarr. \

Tor Darty EXAMINER,

FULY 3,°1878.

Blection of Delegates.

Tur meeting last night was a highly satis factory one. Delegates from each of the City Polling Divisions were elected to at tend the Liberal Conservative Convention to be held onthe 19th of July. The men

Councillor Harris, in a showed how Cartwright shield in

were well chosen. forcible speech, presented the silver side of the London, and the brazen side of the shield in Ontariv. He adduced many other no- table cases of fraud and hypocrisy in which which the present Government have par- ticipated. Nor did he forget to mention their outrageous attempt to deprive the franchise electors of this Province of their

right to vote. He argued strongly that the

young men would show want of

s nen + of ’ fas \ 7 a proper = spirit if thiey failed to pay their poll tax and,

to secure the privilege. of assisting in the overthrew of the Organized Hypocrisy. Mr. Brecken’s speech was delivered in the ae

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stvle in which he excels, and in which he is

without a rival in the Province. It was repeatedly applauded, and it evidently pro duced a marked impression upon the large When he concluded, a

Commiitee was appointed to

audience present. look after those who have not yet paid their poll-tax Dr. Jen-

kins presided over the meeting, and at its

and secured their right to vote. close received its thanks for

os le 2 conduct of the proceerings. L o _——_—_ =

West River.

Tur ‘‘ West River Trip ” is, we are pleas-

ed to see, becoming popular. The rates

charged for a passage in Southport or Eljin are very low, and the attractions of fresh, exhilerating air and beautiful scenery up West ment has dredged the way in to Rocky Point Wharf, on the way up. It should now dredge a way out, and not oblige the steamer

River are unrivalled. The Govern-

to lose a mile or so each trip in backing out and steaming round the flats. The Govern- ment might also improve the wharfs for the convenience of the people. At present it is almost impossible to get a horse and car- riage—and especially a loaded carriage— on or off the steamer. The Government should give their attention to this matter. The route is becoming very popular.

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-Conservative : Convention at Summerside.

We are yet without an official report of the Liberal-Conservative Convention, held at Summerside on the Ist inst. We are, however, informed on good authority that Senator Howlan and Cornelius Howatt, Esq., are the candidates selected for Prince County. But if Senator Howlan should think it inadvisable to resign his seat in the Senate, then Mr. Hackett, of Tignish, was chosen as the colleague of Mr. Howatt. Another report has it that Mr. Hackett is

the nominee of the party, and that he will make way for Senator Howlan, should the latter see fit to resign his Senatorship and contest the County.

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That Mountain of Obligations.

Mr. Cartwright charges~ that the late Government were greatly remiss in not having increased the duties. The simple answer to this is, there was no need to add fresh duties so long as there was a surplus every year. ‘That was the record of the old Government. Mr. Cartwright also gzoans afresh in spirit at the load of obligations laid upon him by his predecessor. Well, removing one debenture and putting an- other in its place is not a serious matter, particularly when there is a plethora of money seeking investment. The thirty millions for the Pacific Railway Mr. Cart- wright repudiated, so that it did not fall upon his shoulders. Indeed so comfort- ably did he feel that in his Budget Speech of 1875 he said :—

*‘I think we may fairly congratulate our- selves that our financial condition has materi- ally improved since last year. All immediate demands met. No pressing cla'ms except those for public works, for at least a year or two. Have completed the Intercolonial and Prince Edward railways. We have a reason- able surplus, and are, therefore, free to turn our attention to enlarging and improving canals and the Pacific Re‘lway.”,

There is a great charlatan in Canada, and his name is Richard John Caiiwright.— Toronto Mail.

The words we have italicised in the above extract, show clearly that the Mail, at least, docs net believe in raising duties above the requirments of the revenue.

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Mr. Heatey’s Hiperntan Mrnsrrets sailed for Pictou this morning. They will give a few performances there and in other places in Nova Scotia, and then disband. Mr. Healey will, on the 22nd inst., open a first-class theatre in St. John, N. B., where he will play fora long season, and after- wards visit St. John’s, Nfld. We wish him every success.

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Lines on the Death of Walter Beer.

(trief matched and conquer ad mirth, When the word spread

That one we knew and honore Lay cold and dead.

1 for his worth,

, as many more, When the morn beamea, ; : Had fled the city’s heat, and sought the s!

Where cool waves gleamed,

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: I His life-friends, tried and true, ; Bore company ; And. free from eares, they langhed and lived anew H pe's dream of glee. A Traveller unseen Pressed close behind, No mortal can escape his vision keen, Or grasp unkind.

All plunged into the wave, None thought of harm ;

Joyous again their heated limbs to iave In ocean’s charm.

But one was chilled in death, His thick blood stayed,

His lungs refused to draw the vital breath, - - The soul had fled.

And now, though sadness reign Where youth late smiled,

Remember that the Father home has ta’en A first-born child,

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Civic Elections.

On Tuesday evening, July 2nd, a meet- ing of the electors of Ward 5 was held in McKinnon & Fraser’s carriage shop, for the purpose of nominating a candidate to represent the Ward at the coming election.

D. Li. McKinnon, Esq., was elected chair- man, and explained the object of the meet- ine. it was necessary to haye City Coun- cilors who owned considerable property, as such would endeavor to practice economy, hus save their property from being taxed. In 1871, the debt of the city was only about $2,000; in 1874, it had reased to 817,000, considerable amounts

t that time been expended in im- ’ and, in 1875, the debt

was within however, during the time of the present Council (only a few changes having taken place in that time), that our debt ,.had increased to its present } 3000, Wehad now to raise money to pay the on that large sum, in addition to what we required for current expenses. In the statement put

3 + | c hb ts forth by the Councii, some oi tne articles

and 1%

“7 UeaAViLY

rea

having a ‘coving the streets ; had inereased to 825 ,OOV. lt

yenrs Y Cul, .

me ‘ nuge dimensions

interest

enumerated as assets, instead of yielding a revenue, City en Act siderable kee t} » i pumps Cost consiaerabdie to Keep t wm mM

~ : . . ’ repair, and fire engines and hose, although

were an expense to the city.

very necessary for the safety of the city, were a bill of expense. ‘The Council had also invested in property, which was lying vacant, whereas the money would have yielded six or eight per cent. This land was purchased a short time ago, when pro- perty was at its highest price, so that there was no probability of its mereasing in value. It was necessary to submit a platform of reform, and pledge our can¢'dates to carry it out.

Mr. MeKinnon, of the firm of McKinnon & Fraser, remarked that we had a stalf of city officials large enough for a town ten times the size of Charlottetown. We had a Stipendiary Magistrate at a salary of $1000 per annum, a Recorder at $325, a Mayor and two Clerks. We had nineteen policeman, where six ought to be sufficient. The cost of the officials was $12,000 a year. When we saw the peaceful state of the city on Dominion Day, it was evident that such a large force was not required to sup- press crime. When the Stipendiary Magis- trate asked for six additional policeman, he had stated that the extra cost would be de- frayed by the extra amount of fines col- lected. Those six policemen cost the city about fifty do"'ars a week, while ‘the only returns were at oceasional fine of a dollar or two.

Mr. John Bowers and several others also addressed the meeting.

The meeting. was then adjourned to meet in the same place, at eight o’clock on Satur- day next, when a!l the electors of Ward 5, who desire reform in the management of civic affairs, are requested to be present.

B. BatpErston, Secretary.

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Starting New Industries.

Ittustratine the working of a tariff in a new country like the United States, we see that the manufacturers of spool cotton in Scotland have moved machinery and hands over here to Long Island and New Jersey, and established the manufacture on Ameri- can soil, preferring to pay taxes rather than duties. The same is true of the largest thread manufacturer in the world; they have a branch manufactory in New Jersey, ‘employing 500 hands, but compelled to use mostly Canadian, Russian, Irish and Bel- gian flax, because American growers are too careless of the product. In this connection we might also mention a great number of tool, machinery and cutlery manufacturers, who have established a prosperous business here.— Scientific American, July 6. oe

Tae ‘‘mixer and muddler” doubts the ability displayed by Sir John Macdonald as one of the Washington Treaty Commission- ers. There are matters in connection with that negotiation which have never yet been told, and Sir John Macdonald has held his tongue and borne obloquy and abuse be- cause he preferred his country to his party. We would remind Mr. Cartwright, however, that this wretched piece of diplomacy has given to Canada $5,000,000. We give that as an answer to the hero of the two-faced shield.—Toronto Mail.

Ar the Stipendiary Magistrate’s Court

and costs or fourteen days, for being drunk and ineapable. Charles McCarthy, for the

eight days.

this morning, Roderick Gillis was fined $3.

same offense, was fined $2 and costs or

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hy WV af >not hold our elv 8s re sponsible for | 77, tat ste ov opinions of our ¢ rr apond: ni e | | ‘itn th BE Vitor of th Exam i}

Sir,—ZIn the last issue of the New Era 1 ob serve the following suggestive item on the late firein this city :

‘“Itis a matter of public comment that this locality is the one in which the fire broke out that destroyed Charlottetown some twelve years ago. The owner of the property 1s Mr. Eckstadt.”

The ‘* public” that commented must be very nearly as ignorant as the person who wrote the above. The two fires did not originate in the same locality ; and the remark appears to be made for no other purpose than to drag in the name of Eclstadt. If the editor wi’ be good enough to put what he we ild like to insinuate in plain language, and if he will kindly say

what the mysterious comments were to which

P ¢ 4 he refers, I shall then be better able to talk to the editor of the New Era,

Yours, &c., d:@. Charlottetown, July 3, 1878.

EcKSTADT.

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To the Editor of the Examiner.

Dear Sir,—Will you kindly permit me, through your columns, to enquire the name of the author of those beautifu: lines which ap- peared in your issue of yesterday, as a fare well to the Rev. Dr. Read, over the signature of “J. G.” Believe me, Sir, it is not idle curiosity which thus impels me_ to seek after an author, but rather I put the question in the interest of mankind. Nothing that I have read for years has affected me 80 visibly as those few touching lines, and, in justice to himself, the author should not allow his light to be hid under a bushel. ‘That the teachings of the Rev. Dr. Read have not been without effect, is apparent by the religious sentiment l hed throughout the entire poem,

which is breat t and we can easily overlook any small defects in the rvthm, as in some cases rythm occupies only a secondary piace, int comparison to sen- timent: and in this case it is much better to sacrifice the rhyme to the sentiment.

It isa well-known truth that, no matter how important a character a person may have acted in the ‘* Drama of Life,” no sooner 1s he gone, than someone steps ** upon the boards” te fill his place, and thus we find it now. — No sooner is William Cullen Bryant laid within the silent tomb, and men are perplexed with ‘* Who is to succeed him ?”’ than we find one step into the arena of life, ot whom the world had never heard before. Bryaut’s ‘* Thanaptosis” could not be compar- ed to the lines wider review, whilst Tennyson geained his position as ‘* Poet Laureate” of England, by amneh inferior effort. This ‘* Canada of ours” has reason to be proud of her sons, and that little Prince Edward Island will one day—not far distant—assume a proud position among the literary nations of the earth is not, for one moment, to be doubted; for have we not amongst us a poet who, hith- erto unknown and unfriended, is yet destined to occupy a high niche in_ the temple of fame.

I feel altogether unequal to the task which I have set myself, and can only wish that an abler pen than mine were employed to do jus- tice to the subject. At the outset I intended to point out some of the beauties of the poetry, but having given the poem a second reading, | find that time will net allow of that, as, in or- der to do justice to the subject, I should re- quire more space than you would care to give, and more time than I can afford to bestow, as the poems are literally ‘“‘teeming” with beau- ties.

Before concluding, sir, I would beg to sug- gest that it would be a fitting testimony to the feeling which the people of this Island enter- tain towards the Karl of Dufferin, were some copies to be struck off on gilt paper, at Govern- ment expense, and forwaraed to the Earl previous to his departure from Canada, as i feel assured that ‘‘ Dufferin’’ would appreciate ther.

Never since the time of Coli. Slimmer, of the Morning Argus, has such a poet as ‘J. G.” avisen ; and in humble, though imperfect, imi- tation of, and as a fitting tribute to his worth, I beg to tender him the accompanying lines, which I trust you will publish, and relying upon you to ‘‘ blazon forth to the world” the name of the, at present, obscure celebrity,

I am, Sir, yours truty, *QOvip Nunc.”

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The Archdeacon was a shepherd Who used to keep his sheep,

But one sad day he went away And left his speep to bleat.

We weep because we loved him so, And he to us was kind ;

A better shepherd than he was 1 guess we ll never find. |

This shepherd had one little lamb Whose name it was J. G.,

And when the shepherd went away He wrote some poetree,

Grand Jury Presentments. Grand Jury having visited the Jail, the

| FL unatic Asylum and the Poor House, report as

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Whe cells of the Jail are cleanly and neatly kept, and do not, at the present time, appear to be over-crowded. No complaint was made on the score of food or treatment. Two of the prisoners, McDonald and Hubley, appear to be in a delicate condition of health.

The Jury urge, with all possible earnestness, upon thos © whom it concerns to take imimedi- ate steps for procuring a reformatory for juven- ile criminals. ‘The want 1s a pressing one, ant should have been supplied long ago. The Grand Jury also recommend that a kitchen and refectory, to be used in common, be provided for the prisoners, in order to (lo away in sum- mer months with the fires in each cell, which are a source of expense and danger.

The Asylum being, as usual, over-crowded, the basement flat has to beused. It, however, ag well as every other portion of the buildings, is kept in a condition of great cleanliness. The beds and bedding of the patients are clean and comfortable, ‘Uhe Grand Jury recommend that the female patients be removed from the base- ment. :

‘The Poor House, like the other two public institutions, is very clean and neat. Tue in- mates, most of whom are very feeble and aged, express themselves content with the treatment they receive.

oth in the Poor House and in the Jail, the Jury observe inmates whose proper place is the Asylum. ‘This anomoly will, no doubt, be re- moved as soon as circumstances will permit.

or self and fellows. Joun CavEN Trinity Term, 1878.

HOTEL ARRIVALS.

REVERE HOUSE. y 1.—S. Hamilton, Pictou; Lt. Col. Gunn, do: C. L. Hood, do; G. R. Davis, do; Arthur Ives, do; A. Hislop, do; D, Henderson, do; John Hoggart, Georgetown; 8. Young, do; C. F. Steves, Summerside; Dr. J. C. Shreve, do; (. Schurman, do; M. MeMillan and wife, St. John, N. B. dvly 2.—J. M. C. Delesderniers, Montreal; P, A. Crosby, do. RANKIN HOUSE,

July 2.—F. R. Frye, Boston; Mrs. 8. E. Frye, Lowell, Mass.; A. T. Wiley, Montreai; W. H. McLean, do,

OSBORNE HOUSE,

July 1.—J. H. Elliott, Pictou; L. Kickham, Souris; A. Pinlayson, Georgetown; Jas. Web- ster, Shediac.

Married.

On the Ist inst., by the Rev. W. S. Pascoe, Mr. James Moore to Miss Mary Ellen Bell, both of Murray Harbor South.

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"Died>

On the Bedeque Road, on June 29th, after an illness of one month,of heart disease, calmly fell asleep in Jesus, Eliza Jane, fourth daugh ter of Mr. Lauchlin McLean and Mary D. Warven, aged ten years and eight months. Fell asleep in Jesus, at his residence, New Perth, on Tuesday, 25th June, Mr. John Me- Neill, teacher, in the 76th year of his age. Deceased emigrated to this Island from Colon- say in 1820. He became a teacher in 1827, since which time he labored successfully for 4} years in imparting instruction.to the young. On June 16th, in Charlottetown, Mrs. Alex. MeVane, formerly of Brudencell River, in the 54th year of his age, ee - " Ee a, T ‘ar y NEW ADVERTISEMENTS,

“fathering of the Clans,”

YEN DERS are solicited, until the TENTH

instant, at noon, for the construction of

the GRAND STAND and other erections and

conveniences required on the occasion of the

‘*Gathering of the Clans,” on the 7th of August, next.

Tenders are also solicited until the Tenth instant, at noon, for the privilege of Selling Refreshmeats on the grounds on the same oecasior.

Specification to be seen, and every informa- tion given, on application to

JOHN A, McDONELL, Chairman Com.

ANN UU AL

PIC-NIC

Gt, Patrick's TA. Society.

Te Members of St. Patrick’s_Total Ab- stinence Somety will hold their Annual

Pic- Nie on

In which he well described the deeds That Dr. Read had done. i A goodly man was he in truth, And now, alas ! he’s gone. |

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Dear friend, I thank you from my heart Vor those few simple lines,

Which tell us of a good man’s worth, And good men now are searce.

Our little fold is broke just now, But we will not despond,

P Adieu ! dear friend, and thank you much For your nice pretty lines,

Which always serve our hearts to cheer When we read them to our wives.

I shall always feel your worth. i’ve read your poems o’er and o’er, ‘ a And am ready to leave this earth.

PrEseXTATION.—Previous to his depar- ture from this Island the Customs officials -presented Mr. W, H. Hill with an address expressive of their appreciation of his kind and courteous demeanour towards them while acting Collector at this port.

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Varewell ! then, dear friend unknown to me ;

iA AISS R M R. Watson, Royal A _begs to inform the ladies of Charlottetown

WEDHESDAY, JULY 17,

ON THE BEAUTIFUL GROUNDS OF

ST. BUNSTAN’S COLLEGE.

Games of every description will be provided, for which liberal prizes. will be given. A first-class Refreshment Booth will be on

, the grounds, conducted on strictly Temperance

Because we know that of his sheep | principles. The Shepherd always was fond. | The arrangements for Dancing and other Dear J. G., the shepherd is coming back, | amusements will be such as to please all And I trust that when he arrives | parties... b ; You once agen will take your pen | Admission 25 cents; Children half price. Anc. tell us how he throve. Tickets to be had at the Stores of W. R.; t |

| NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. | LECTURE!

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rk Rey. JCHN TODD, M. A., of Sussex, N. B., will deliver his Celebrated Temperance Lecture entitled

“A Married Woman's Rights,”

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i| REFORM CLUB HALL,

ON——

Wednesday, July drd, 1878.

Tickets of admission 10 cents each. Lecture

to commence at 8.

Prohibition, the Reform Club movement, &c., are, with the public generally, respectfully in- vited to attend. ‘Asa Temperance Lecturer, Mr. Todd has few equals.” —St. John Telegraph, Feb. 26, ’78. July 2 oe

| a? Joes PARTIES indebted to me would confer a great favor by calling ard paying part or

the whole of their amounts due, as 1 am im

need of it. CHAS. OTTO WINKLER. Juty 2, 1878—h li pat 2i

BANKRUPT STOCK AT AUCTION.

We will Sell, on

Tuesday, the 23rd July,

AT TEN O'CLOCK, A. M.,

At the Premises @ccupied by R. Hi. Crawford, Esq., Tryon, All his Stock in Trade, consisting of a well selected lot of Goods, for a country Store, viz :

Hats and Caps, Boots and Shoes, Rubber Goods, Trimmings, Muslins, Grey and White Cottons, Dress Goods, Millin > Shawls, Jackets, Table Covering, Stock. ings, Handerchiefs, Neckties,Collars, Tea, Sugar, Confectionery, Pepper, Ginger, Tobacco, Soaps, Kerosene Oil, Rope, Washing Soda, Crockeryware, Shop Fur- niture, Stove and Pipe, Scale, Show Case, Measures, &c., &c.

SrabLe Srock — lHorse, 1 Cow, 2 Jaunting Sleighs, 1 Truck Wagon, 1 Driving Wagon, 2 setts Wagou Harness, etc., ete,

ALSO, AT 12 0’CLOCK :

THE BUSINESS STAND,

Containing about THREE QUAR- TER ACRES OF LAND, on which is an excellant 2 STORY BUILD. ING (Dwelling and Store) all in good repair. Terms—Under $50, cash; over $50, four months. Terms ror Premisss..20 per cent. to be

id at time of purchase; 20 per cent. on let ecember, 1878; 60 i cent. Ist} Dec., 1879.

‘arvell Bros.,

ASSIGNEES, Ch’town, June 22, 1878—e od sj sw pat to sale

THE CAMPAIGN! General Meeting of Delegates |

E LIBERAL--CONSERVATIVE ECTORS of each Polling Division of Queen’s County are requested to call meetings, with as little delay as possible, for the purpose of electing Two Delegates from each of the said Polling Divisions to meet ata GENERAL CONVENTION of the Liberal-Conservative Party in Charlottetown,

(In Tuesday, 19th July

next, at the hour of Two o’cLock in the after-

”""" ALLIN'S HALL,

to nominate TWO CANDIDATES to repre-

Commons at the next Election.

Cc. F. HARRIS, Chairman. Ch’town, June 29, 1878—

FOR SALE.

THREE-STORY HOUSE, situated on _ Euston Street, (near the residence of Admiral Bayfield,) containing nine rooms, with Stable and Coach-house attached. For further particulars apply to

CHARLES HEARTZ, Queen Street. Ch’ town, June 27, 1878. 4 in taw

LUNATIC ASYLUM.

ANTED— At the above Institution, a. Female ATTENDANT and a HOUSE.

MAID. Application for the situations to be:

made at the Institution. | —

Ch’town, July 1; 1878—li-

Wants, Lost, Found, Sr.

Advertisements under this heading, in

ed for Ten Cents per day.

| not exceeding half an inch, will be inert.

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Watson, Owen Connolly & Co., S. W. Dodd ee oe ee the residence

and John Gahan, Faqs., and at entrance to the oO ‘ eoundls | containing asmall sum of money, paarone : Vv;

THOMAS HAGAN,

of Judge Peters and this city—a purse, in gold. The tinder will be rewarded by

Secretary of Committee. ing it with Grorcr Lewis, Market Clerk,

Ch’town, June 26, 1878.—twaw

| Ch’town, July 1, 1878.

CARD.

2OBERTS (formerly pupil of Mr. emy of Music),

that she would be happy to receive pupils for ‘instruction in Music at her residence, head of Pownal Street. Reference as to capability ‘may be made to Mrs. Bayfield or to Mrs. Pennee, of this City.

| Charlottetown, June 21, 1875—eod

ANTED—A situation as COPYIST in a Lawyer's VUilice, or any such office where the like is required. Wages no object. Apply at this Office. | July 2—2i

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| OST—On Wednesday afternoon, between he Post Office and St. Peter's Road, a ae small black SATCHEL. ‘The finder will be rewarded by leaving it at this Office,

June 28—

All persons interested in the subject of

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sent the County in the Dominion House of -