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proposition, “ good, bad, or indifferent,” for their maintenonce, though meney was which happens to meet with the smallest] 9 then required for tet purpose. It possixle favour from our adversaries. /#ppears now to be tee opinion of the 'Go- We have never known a good thing to, Yernment, that public officers can and

come from that direction; and this is our fre conviction, that that whieh might seem to be good in ether hands Joses its wirtue in theirs,

If Mr. Maclean had stated that we “oppased” the plan of abolishing the Legislative Council and giving the Crown the nomination of a limited number of members of the House of Assembly, which is again the burthen of his song in the last Jslander—and which he has borrowed from the recent history of New- foundland—dis statement would have been perfectly true, and this controversy would not have arisen. We can dis- cover no points of attraction in a system which is neither British nor Republican, and which was near producing a rebellion amongst the. Newfoundlanders.

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ILLEGAL APPROPRIATIONS OF THE PUBLIC MONEY.

Invern since the Honse of Assemb? y

passed. censure oa the Executive Coun-jumvirate. Athens wasa despotism under

etl in March last, it has been, almost! constantly, by its own acts, justifying the vote. Its days being numbered, it seems to be the desire of the Corncil to fill to overflowing its cup of infamy.

The last bad act we have to chronicle —and we hope it is the last—is the authority given t» the Governor to issue Warrants on the Treasury in payment of official salaries. These Warrants, it is sai€, are to be paid out of the produce

shall be paid for their services !

‘two Branches of the Legislature.

AMERICAN SLAVERY.

Stephens of Pennsylvania :—

“In my judgment not only the Slave States but the General Government, re- cognising and aiding as it does slavery, is a despotism. I do not use the word declamatory, but strictly legal significa- tion. That the Government is despotic where the rulers govern subjects by their own mere will—by decrees and laws

the enactment and extension of which the ruled have no voice, and under which they have no right except at the will of the rulers. Despetism does not depend upon the number of the rulers or the!| aumber ofthe subjects. It may have one. ruler or many. Rome was a despotism! under Nero; so she was under the ‘I'¥i-'

ier thirty tyrants, under her four hundred tyrants, under her three thousand tyrants. [t has been generally observed that des- gotism increases in severity with the number of despots; the responsibility is more divided, and the claims more numerous, ‘lhe triumvirs each demand- ed his victims. The smaller the number of subjects in proportion to the tyrants the more Cruel the oppression, because the less danger from rebellien. In this government the free white citizens are the tuwiers—the sovereigns as we delizht to be called. All others are subjects.

of the Tenpenny Acts, and that the Colonial Minister has given his sanction: for such payments. If this statement be true, Lord Grey could never have been made aware of the fact, that the duties, levied under the Tenpenny Acts are in- cluded in the Revenue Law. of last Session, and are, of course, barred against appropriation with the other revenues,

There are perhaps some sixteen or seven- teen millions of sovereigns, and some four millions of subjects.

The rulers and the ruled are of all colors. from the clear white of Couca- sian tribes to the swarthy Ethiopian. The former, by courtesy, are called white: the latter, black. In this Govern- ment, the subject has no rights, social, political, or personal, He has no voice in the laws which govern him. He can

uoder certain. sections of that. law. Le-

gislation becomes a farce when Acts of another’s. He, and all that appertains to the Assembly can thus be set aside, with him, are the absolute property of _ his

. ’ . or without ihe -uthority of-the Secretary |

of State. But the authority of the Secre- tary of State, obtained;no doubt, as ithas been in this istance, in utter ignorance of, the. facts, will mot shield the guilty: parties in this. Colony from the conse- quences of their guilt. If the Treasurer will:pay those Warrants, or endorse them fer payment, he must do so at his own personal risk, and at that of his securities. if Mr. Smith is.aware of lis true position, those. Warrants will be valueless as so

hold no property. His very wife and children. are not his. His labour is

rulers, He is governed, bought, sold, punished, executed, by laws to which he never gave. his. assent, and by rolers which he never chose. He is not a serf merely, with half the rights of men, like the subjects of despotic Russia, but a naked slave, stripped of every right which God and Nature gave him, and which the high spirit of our Revolution declared inalienable—which he himself could not surrender, and which man could not take away from him. Is he not. then, the subject of despotic sway ?

The Slaves of Athens and Rome were free, in comparison. They had some

much waste paper: if he is not, the. House of Assembly will be equally culpable should. it neglect to take steps to enforce the. penalty of one thousand pounds. Shortly afier the prorogation of the Jiegislature the Government busied itself utighuly.in forwarding circulars to the gentlemen engaged in the public offices, infurming them that they. could not re- eeive their salaries as usual, because the liouse of Assembly had. made no appro-

pristion for them. Naw we find that the:

want of an appropriation is no bar to the payment of. salarios—that, in short, the Government: ia. self-convicted of. deceit and falsehood. A’ short time ago. the Government: lamented that it had* not ten

shillines to pay tor the erection of a

‘Telegraph Staff. and the Jails were to be!

‘brawn apen fur the escape of fo'ons and

rights—could acquire some property— could choose their own masters, and pnr- chase their own, freedom; and when free, leould rise in social and political life. ‘rhe Slaves of America, then, lie under the most absolute and grinding despotism, Hat the world,ever saw, But who are the despots? The rulers, of the country | —the sovereign people 2, Not merely the ‘Slaveholder who cracks the Jash; he is ibnt the instrument of despotism. That ‘despotism ig the. Government of the Slave ‘States, and the United States, consisting of all its rulers—all the free citizens. Do not look upon this as a paradox, be- cause you,and | and the sixteen millions of rniers are free. The rulers of every, despotism are free. Nicholas of Russia is free. The grand Sultan of Turkey is ‘free. Ehe. Butcher of Austria js free. Augustus, Anthony, and Lepidus, were frse while they drenched Rome in b!ood ‘the Thirty Tyrants, the our Hundred. ‘the "Phree Thousand, were free while

THE RXAWINER, |

After this we may not be sutprised if the ixecutive usurpe// the powers of thélmatrer between the Slaveholde

The following is an extractfrom a very!

able speech delivered in the House of cation, if now, when we have the power

Representatives, by the Hon. Thaddehs| to prevent it, we should permit this eyil

emanating from their uncontrolled will, in|

_jescorted to partake of the gaod cheer

rivet manacles on four millions of our fellow men, tear their wives and childr from them, Seperate them, sell them, a doom. them to perpetual, eternal bondag Are we not, then, despots—despots suc as history will brand, and God abhors ? But we. are told. that it is none of our business; that Southern A rs and their own consciences, T trust it may be so decided by impartial history, that unerring Judye, that we may not be branded with that greatsatigma, and that grievous burden may not weigh upon.our souls. But could we hope for that justifi-

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to reoard with distrust and herrorseyery /wurderers, because there was no provision}fyeg, while we fasten iron cliains a - a

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Parent Arrifician Stare, axp UN- CHANGEABLE Merauiic Paints,—We have much ph ein directing the at- tentionef ourtTeaders to an advertisement, iWanother€ tumn, of John Ross, Esq., of ‘Truro, Nova Scotia, the Patentee of the above excellent material for the preserya- Hon of bothavood and metals, - Mr. Ross large su nt of a veloping Mye Minera! Resour 28 of Cal chester, and we are heartily er tat this discovery promises to prove alike valuable and femilinerating. ‘To ship-owners, in particular, the Metallic Paints are” dea- jtined.to.be of prime value... The. certifi.

cates of parties who have experimented

to sptead over thousands of square Jeagues now frée, and settle upon unborn millions? Sir, for myself, I should. look upon any Northern man, enlightened by a Northern education, who would directly or indi- rectly, by omission or commission, by basely voting or cowardly skulking, pefuit itto spread oné rood over God's free earth, as a traitor to liberty and a recreant to his God.

PIC NIC PARTY, SHEDIAC.

On Tuesday Morning Jast as soon as it was ascertained that the Steamer Rose from Charlottetown had appeared off the harbour, every preparation was made by the Ladies aud Gentlemen of Shediac for the reception of the numerous: party .on

ie these Paints afofd ample g for he strongest recommendation of so yaly. ble.an ingredient as the Patentee adver- tises. We hope to huve some certificates from the ship-owners of our own Port soon, to add to the growing celebrity of this new ae i tret cons : e f its value as a fireproof ingredient, we learn that too, much cannot be said; and go soon as its virtues have been a little more tested and generally known, its effects will be to reduce premiums of Insurance wherever it is used. It has lately been proposed in England to erect a species of ‘cheap tombstone for the poorer classes, to be composed of a plastic ‘earth called terra cotta... Upon these erections, it .is farther proposed, by moveable types, to. effect cheap inscriptions, previously to the clay being baked: The idea has struck us that a Juniperslab, well coated

‘board; the flags of the different vessels with this slate, to be coloured as required,

British, American, German, and Norwe- might constitute 2 monument of the most

gian, were hoisted, salutes were fired, and ;

durable character, ané cheap inscriptions

every possib!e demonstration resorted to, might be effected upon the slating in the

in order to give thei a cordial and beasty welcome. At 6 o'clock a discharge from the Rose announced that her anchor was apeak, and soon after she was perceived steaming direct for the Basin; in passing the shipping, the yard’s were manned and three hearty cheers were givenand res- ponded to. As she approached the pub- lic landing, the excellent Brass Band on board enlivened the scene with several merry strains; and after landing, amid a profusion of congratulations, the party was

which was eo amply prepared and: provi- ded. Toward noon Coaches, Waggons, and other vehicles, were reatuitously sap- plied, and a few bours were spent in visit- ing, gossiping, and other friendly chit chat. A sumptuous collation was served upon the green parterre, and after each had partaken of the good things of this life, and pledged and quaffed in innocent mirth and jollity, the assembly retired to an adjoining mead, there to trip “the light fantastic toe” en nature’s flowery carpet, Numerous select groups were formed and Waltzes, Quadrilles, Polkas, Contra dan- ces, &c., were heeled and toed in rapid succession, and with such earnestness and good will that every man, woman and child seemed as iftouched with a magic wand, as all were in motion,— Dancing continued until 5 o’clack, when another repast was partaken of; after which, songs, glees, duetis, &c., were sung by several of the company; and as the hour for embarkation approached, it was thought advisable to bring the fes- tivities of the day to a close. _Accompa- nied by a numerous train of friends and acquaintances, the Ladies and Gentlemen comprising the party were escorted to the wharf, and after anany on affectionate adiev. and promise of renewed friendship, were handed into the Boats, and in a few moments were on board of the Rose, the well known favourite air, “ Should auld acquaintance be forgot,” was immediately struck up, which was cheered and echoed from the shore. Shortly after, the Stea- mer got under way, and was soon out of sight; each party pleased with the day’s recreation, and naturally resolvedj soon again to meet.

Sueh innocent pastimes tend in a great measure to.drown gloom and dispel lassi-| tude, and, wearisomeness. For our own part, we were highly delighted, as every thing passed off quietly and with good humour. Report states that the Rose is

to pay us a visit every alternate week.— Should this be the case, it will afford us

way above intimated, by moveable types. Why not?

The enterprising firm of Mesers. Bracks ore Agents for Halifax snd will furnish any information required» asx to the value and method of using the Ar. tificial Slate and Metallic Paints. The following are some of a number of certifi- cates furnished from St. John, N. B. to the Patentee:— Sin,—I haye just painted a New Ship with your purple Metallic Iron Paint, anc (‘have much pleasnre in stating that I never painted a Ship with so smal] a guantity of Paint snd Oil, and took so well. From. its adhesive qualities, and the manner it covers the wood, I have no. doubt but it will be more durable ‘and: much cheaper than any other paint used: for such purposes, and would recommend, it to the public generally.

Yours, &c. Rogrrt G. Moran. Sir,—I have lately painted a New Brig with your Purple Metallic Iron Paint, and have pleasure, in stating that J never painted a vessel to look so well at su sinall a cost, and am fully persuaded that itis the best article in use for Ship or {ron work, and would recommend It to. the public generally. It only wants to be tried to prove its cheapnéss and durability.

Yours, &c. Joun Kin. Sin,--I have used: your Patent Metal- lic Paint, and find it has given perfect satisfaction. £ think it is a superior urti- cle for any work exposed to the action ot Salt Water, 25 it stands and wears well in any climate. I do highly recommend it for Ship Work, Iron covered buildings.

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The Artificial Slate Paint, if it was more generally used, we would have Jess fires in our City than we have had; it also preserves the shingles from rot. The cheapness of vour Paints is highly in their favour, if nothing else.

C. F. Taomrson, Painter.

Mr. Andrew Mitchell, at present resid- ing at Charlottetown, is the Prince Ed- ward Izland agent for the above articlee.

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ORDINATION.

Ow Sunday last, at the Episcopal Church of St. Paul’s, the Bishop of Fredericton. acting for the Bishop of Nova Scotia. whose continued iilness has prevented his periodical visitation, ordained to Dea- con's Orders Henay Brrcurierp SW4-

in opportunity of returning the compli- nent. ; Yours, Sir,

they bound their countrymen in chains You ang To and the six'vep int'Nons arc}

Suegiag, July 24, 1859.

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nev, Esq., B, A., second son of the Ion.

One or THE >ynty. (Willian Swabey. We understand the

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