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HON. NEIL McLEOD

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PATRICK BLAKE, ESQUIRE.

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882. Early in the Field. Tur Oppositionists in this city are

pleased to think that they have “got the start ” of eupporters of McLeod and Blake,

and obtained possession of the “ inside |

track ”’—so to speak. They are certainly to be congratulated on the alacrity they

have displayed in getting their men into |

the field, and in commencing a personal canvass of cunving, slander, detraction, prejudice and bigotry.

** Hungry foxes are always on the alert.” But they are mistaken if they suppose that

the advantage they have thus gained will | over)

ensure their triumph, at the finish, the Liberal-Conservatives of Charlottetown, Common and Royalty.

Beyond ‘ getting the start,” what have}

they accomplished !

Have they put forward one good reason why the Government should be driven out, and they again admitted ‘‘inside ?”

Have they dared to make public the grounds on which their canvassers urge that Morris sheuld be preferred to McLeod and Peters should beat Blake?

They have not.

Have they attempted to prove that members of the present Administration have, contrary to the law, profited by public contracts, as members of the late Govern- ment were proven to have dene?

They have not.

Have they attempted to show that the Government kept mysterious suspense

accounts and issued false and misleading |

Reports as their predecessors did ?

They have not.

Have they even tried to grapple with the facts and figures submitted by the Lecder of the Government and the Commissioner of Crown Lands, and the able speeches chey delivered during the recent debate on the Budget ?

They have not.

Havo they attacked successfully the statements made by the Leader of the Government in the ‘‘ Card” which, a few days ago, he issued to the electors !

They have not.

Have they demonstrated that the Gov- ernment is not economical, not prudent, not careful to promote the agr.cultura! interests of the Province,—not entitled to a renewal of the confidence and support which were reposed in them in 1879?

They have not.

They have done nothing whatever to show why the taxpayers of Prince Edward Island should drive the Government out of office, and ‘‘ let them inside.”

They have no platform, but a rotton plank ; on which they stand like

** Moody beggars starving for a time Of pell-mell havoc and confusion.”

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A Cerrection of a Correction.

In our correction of the erroneous state- ment of Mr. F. Peters that the Estimates of expenditure on roads and bridges for this year were $17,000 less than those of last year, there was a typographical error which we hasten ts correct. To make the ex-

lanation the more clear we quote from the Estimates"of 1881 and 1882, the amounts set down for roeds and bridges as follow :

1831.

Rig its of way and new roads, $ 4,000 00 Wharves, repairs, etc., 7,000 00 Bridges, 16,0C0 06 Rede culverts and small bridges, 15,500 00 Macadamizing, bushirg ice, etc., 1,390 00

Estimates for roads and bridges,

185], $43,890 00

Cost of Ler isiation.

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| Mr. Perers, in his speech in Market | Hall, said that the Local Government should do something to prevent young ‘men from leaving the Island. What did jhe mean? Is it his intention, when he

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them | Poll Tax.

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{| Ar the meeting of the Oppositionists, in | the Market Hail, Mr. Morris stated in his speech that the Assessment Act was re- } pealed ; but that the Poll Tax was con- | tinued in Charlottetown. The Poll Tax /was repealed as well as the Assessment | Act, and Mr. Morris, as a candidace for the suffrages of the city, should be better | poete adthan to make so incorrect a state- |ment. We co not believe that Mr. Morris | would wilfully make a false statement of | this kind, and we attribute this blunder to his want of knowledge.

————$——— PS © * | Charies Darwin. Our telegram of yesterday contained the | news of the death of the most remarkable scientist of the age. Persons of some edu- cation are apt to.have a blind and implicit | veneration for the ancients in everything. 'Stadents who penetrate this vener | of culture discover that some of our | moderns are justly proclaimed superior to the ancients. Jn chemistry, astronomy, natural philosophy, and ali those sciences ; which require extensive knowledge and | observation, our modern scientists have an unquestionable superiority over the ancients. Foremost among these scientists stands the name of Charles Darwin. Men of genius are governed by their instinct— they follow where instinct leads them. Darwin’s soon made itself known, and at the early age of twenty-two we find him sailing upon his famous ‘“‘ Naturalisi’s Veyage round the World.” From that time his life has been distinguished by industry almos: marvellous, and an accur acy of observation that taught him to dis cern the unity and continuity of life and of nature. Darwin was bern in the year 1809, and it is interesting to note that his mother was a daughter of the famous pot- ter, Josiah Wedgewood. After studying at Edinburgh University, Darwin went to Cambridge, and there tock the degree of B. A., in 1831. From that date to the pres- ent time, his life has been devoted to scien- tific research. He published many works end essays on natural history and geology, but it was not until his world-famed book on the ‘‘Origin of Species” was published, that Darwin’s name became familiar to every student in every civilized country. his work was soon followed by one equally remarkable on ‘‘The Descent of Man” ; aud it was on the vast amount of accurate information gathered in the preparation for these two works, that Darwin founded his ** Theory of Evolution,” populariy known as ‘‘ Darwinism.” Only a few months ago, he gave the world a wonderful book on ‘* Worms.” Forty years of patient observ- ation and laborious enquiry resulted in the preof of the fact that the hitherto despised worm was one of the most considerable forces in nature. No less than 53,767 worms exists in an acre of land, and these cover the suriace ground with a coating of the richest manure. On each acre, Mr. Darwin says, a weight of ten tons of the richest vegetable mould and manure, an- nually pass through the bodies of worms and is brought to the surface. Using these facts as illustrations, Mr. Darwin lays stress upon the enormous effects which may be produced by recurrent causes, however in- significant. The volume was hailed by the world with a spontaneous burst of enthu- tiasm, and forms the fitting close of a re- markable scientific career.

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Rteite of wh a vee ag $ 4,500 00 opinions or statements of our correspondents , sol Ww y an ’ , Santelli asedioasacastneteaeninanaaaemapeimen tatmamatiaiaenodamenne eannadeasemenmeeamamnannmeleatee a nono Public Wharves, 8,600 00 ;

Bridges, 17,060 00 Our Mail Service.

Roads, culverts acd small bridges, 15,000 00 iki inkl

Macadamizing, 1,600 00} To the Editor of the Examiner.

Estimates for roads and bridges,

Dzar Sir,—Iam rather surprised that

1882, $46,600 00} you have had ne complaints through your 1881, 43,890 00} columns of the outrageous way in which ~——~———— | we are being treated in regard to our mail $ 2,710 00 | service. Under the existing arrangement,

So that instead of the estimates being about $5,000 in excess of those of last year they were really only in excess, $2,710: and eoncerning the two items of roads and bridges, Mr. Fred. Peters was only astray to the tune of about $20,000!

No doubt, Mr. Peters will take the first public opportunity ef explaining his blunder.

** Dash-away, Levy “Taxation ; and Then—” * * *# *# *#

Wuen Mr. Morris spoke of the Island being sold to the Dominion for the sum of eighty cents a head of the population we wonder the cheek of the ex-Governor who sat beside him was not tinged with shame. We were sold by the men who carried out the Dash-away Policy in 1873. The same men who did the business then, are again putting themselves forward, and singularly enough they want te levy taxation, get big improvements and ‘‘DasHaway.” Let Mr. Morris beware. He is in very doubtful company; and if he does not look out may be sold again. The ex-Governor did not stand at his shoulder in Market Hall for nothing. Let Mr. Morris look out.

A Correction. Ar the meeting held on Wednesday night, Thomas Morris, Esq., ©. ©., said:—

‘*When Pownal Wharf was very nearly being given away for fifty years, at fifty pounds a year, to one of the principal pro- prietors of Tue Examryer, I flatter my- self that I was the principal means of pre- venting it.”

To correct what s:ems to be a popular error, we may state that none of the pro- prietors of Taz Kyamiver ever desired to become a lessee of Powual Wharf. As a candidate for the suffrages of tho people Mr. Morris should be careful that his state- ments are true.

the mails and passengers arriving at Georgetown in the evening are compelled toremain in that ‘‘ earthly paradise” until the following morning. Such a state of things should not be allowed to continue, and would not be tolerated anywhere but in Prince Edward Island. Who is to blame in the matter! The Postmaster has dene all in his power to have a special traia put on for the conveyance of mails and pas- sengers, and his efforts have been ably seconded by ihe Agent of Marine and Fisheries. So far as I can stand, the Railway Superintendent refuse to send out a special because there is not an exira engine to send out with it. Surely this can be remedied. There is no reason in the world why the train at presen doing the reguiar work between here and Georgetown, could not be made to do the work of a special as well. It could leave here, say at five o'clock in the morn- ing, and make the run to Georgetown in two hours, arriving there at seven, which [ think would be early enough to connect with the steamer. The train could leave Georgetown as the regular train a: the usual time, and arrive hereat a quarter to twelve as at present. With a change of conductors, brakesmen, &c., if necessary, it could leave here as usual, at half past two, and arrive at Georgetown iu time to connect with the ‘‘ Northern Light” on her arrival from Pictou. By this arrangement the one train couid be made te do al

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do all the work, we would have the mails here at nine o'clock every evening, and the public would be perfectly satisfied. Of course I do not presume to dictate to Mr. Archibald, but am simply offering asuggestion. Something should aud must be done, that is, if the indignation of the public has any weight. Hopirg to see the matter satisfactorily arranged at an early date. I remain, Very truly yours, Vox Poruni. Cherleitetown, April 2%, 1882,

HBXAMINER, APRIL

Mr. Fred Peters and the Lien Law. T'o the Editor of the Examiner.

Sre,--Mr. Fred Peters appears to be very anxious in reference to the Mechanics Lien Law. Such anxiety, coming from such a source, is certainly very amusing and quite in contrast with the ‘* Combina. tion’ of a few yearsago. He now complains that he has experienced difficulties in fol- lowing up a lien under the present law. This Goes seem very strange when it is remembered with what little difficulty he succeeded in closing up a thriving Factory, and sending the unfortunate owners on the street. It certainly is amusing to listen to him now recounting his difficulties in en- deayoring to work the Lien Law and obtain redress for the mechanic. We venture te say that where there is awill there is a way, and if Mr. Peters was so inclined he conld work for the mechanics under the Lien Law just as successful as he werked avainst them a few years ago. But the mechanics are not going to be taken in by his present crocodile tears. They are per- fectiy aware that he is now only endeavor- ing to catch their votes, and they will judge him not by his present expressions but by his past actions, which will be a index to his feelings towards them than his electioneering speeches.

Yours, &c., A Mecnanic.

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Ch’town, April 22.

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The Railway—A Suggestion.

To the Editor of the Rxaminer.

Dear Sim,—I would like to call the attention of the Railway Superintendent toa want that is greatly felt by the busi- ness men and farmers between Charlotte- town and Summerside, and that is, better accommodation on the train arriving in Charlottetown in the mornings. This train starts from Summerside early in the morn- ing, and takes three hours and forty-five minutes to go to Charlottetown,

Could not the Superintendent arrange so that the train could make the run to town in two hours and a-half, or two hours and forty-five minutes, which would make the train an hour later in starting and arrive in town about 10 a. m.; and returning, leave Charlottetown about 5 p. m., and arrive at its destination about 7.50 or 7 45 p. m.

What the people complain of is the length of time it takes to make a journey of fifty miles.

i ain sure it only requires the attention of Superintendent Archibald to be called to the matter in order that it may be recti- fied. Yours, &c.,

MERCHANT.

To the Editor of the Examiner.

Sin,—Daily, to and from the pump the residence of Chief Justice Palmer, horses are being led to water, over the sidewalks, much to the annoyance and inconvenience of pedestrians. The atten- tion of the police (if there are any) is directed to this matter.

The civic revenue—which, by the way, is ata rather low ebb just now—would be materially increased if the autherities would do what they are paid for doing, viz: their duty in this respect.

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Yours, ete., REFORM. Ch’town, April 21st, 1882. ichbelaiaiiies di

Mr. Pugsley, of St. John, N. B., was entertained at a banquet in Winnipeg on the 5th inst., by a number of real estate men. In replying toa toast Mr. Pugsley said: He regretted to see many newspapers and people throughov the lower provinces Sent on decrying th’s great North-West. ile had done everything in his power ta contradict these reports, and he was glad to say that, in a great measure, he had suc- ceeded. He believed that this was the greatest country in the world, and he was sure that every sane man would back him in the statement.” Mr. McDade, an old St. John journalist, responded to the toast ** The Press.” -

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MARRIED,

On the 12th inst,, at the residence of the bride’s fataer, Cavendish, by the Rev. W. P. Archibald, M. A., Frederick Farkman, of Charlottetown, to Maggie M., daug iter of John M. Robertsen, Esq.

At Victoria West, by Rev. Mr. Fraser, on the 15th March, Emily McNeill, of the above named place, to W. C, McNeill, of Alberton,

At the Manse, Hampton, on the 12th inst., by the Rev. A. McLean, Miss Perreeza Me- Kie, of Bay Fortune, to Neil Waddell, of Crapaucd.

At the Manse, Hampton, on the 8th inst., by Rev. A. McLean, Mics Harriet Howatt, to Wiliam W. Heffel, both of Cape Traverse,

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DIES.

At Miscouche, on the 15th inst., of con- sumption, Emanuel, the youngest son of Joseph B. Poirier, aged 22 years.

At Middleton, Lot 27, on Monday, the 17th insu., of inflammation of tue lungs, in the S3rd year of his age, Stephen Wricht, an old and respected inhabitant of that locality.

Suddenly, at her residence, St. John, N. B., on the 17th inst., Mary Cooper, wife of Giles LeLacheur, aged 35 years,

For Sale or to Let. aes COTTAGE, beautifully situated on

Lower Spring Park Road, together with outhouses and garden. For further par- ticulars appiy to the owner,

MRS. OFFER. Queen street, April 22, 1882.—tf 2aw

To the Independent B'ectors of Char- ‘oitetown Common and Royalty:

MEETING will be held on MONDAY LX EVENING, the 24th of April, at half- past Seven o'clock, at the shop of John Fraser, Upper Prince street, to select two fit and proper persons to represent the suffrages of the mechanics, tenants and working class in the Local House of Assembly. The elec- tors from the Royalty especially requested to attend. By order,

W. J. FRASER. Ch’town, April 22, 1882.

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wit atacd at “The North American ' Hotel’? on May 11th, 12th, 25th and 26th, June 8th, 9th, 22nd and 23rd, and July 6th, 7th, 20th ana 2ist This will be con- tinned throuchont the season, health and weather permitting, For further particulars

see posters. NEWTON LEE,

April 22, 1882~tf

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JT. B. MACDONALD.

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This Month I am Daily Receiving New Spring Goods from EXGLAND, UNITED STATES AND CANADA. Evervthing New in Men’s Wear, . @ Ladies’ Wear; Children’s Wear.

Every man, woman and child who requires new and fashion- able Goods at the very lowest prices, are respectfully asked to

“i J.B MACDONALD

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FIRE AND LIFE INSURANCE!

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During the month of April I will accept Fire Risks at very lowest rates. and will also allow a discount of 7} per cent. on all premiums. Fifteen per cent. discount allowed on all new Life Insurance premiums.

HORACE HASZARD, General Insurance Agent,

—REPRESENTING—

Commercial Union Fire Assurance Company, of London, Eng,, CAPITAL, £2,500,000 STG.

Western Assurance Company of Toronto, CAPITAL, $800,000.00

British America Fire Assurance Company, CAPITAL, $500,000.00.

Sun Mutual Life and Accident Insurance Co'y, of Monireal, CAPITAL, $500,000.00.

Charlottetown, April 4, 1882.

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Household Furniture,

I WILL SELL AT AUCTION, at my Sale 4 Room, Queen Square, on FRIDAY, 28th inst, at 2 o’clock,—

A collection of Household Furniture, con- sisting of H.S . Lounges, Sofas, Chairs, Easy Chairs, Rockers, Mahogany Centre and Card Tables, Ext. Dining Tables, Marble Top Cheffiioneer, Mirrors, Carpets, Window Cur- tains, Poles and Ringe, Pictures, Parlor and Bed Room Stoves, Bed Room Suite, Bod. steads, Mattrasses, Bedding, Bureaus, Toilet Tables and Glasses, Kitchen Furniture, Cook- ing Utensils, Crockeryware, Glassware, Ha!l Stove and Pipe, Flower Stands, Tools, &c,

WILLIAM DODD,

Auctioneer.

Charlottetown, April 3, 1882.

TO LET ©

WELLING HOUSE, containing 10 rooms and 2 Kitchens, with Coach House, Garden, ctc., oppesite the residence of the subscriber. Dry Cellar,and | rain to the River. Painters, ¢tc., now at work. Possessien Ist May. Apply to

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Wanted.

WO GOOD MEN TO PEDDLE GOODS

for EGGS, &. Must find their own Teams, Apply at once, with reference, to R. K. BRACE.

JNO, WM. MORRISON,

April 19, 1882—wkly

Sor Sale.

HE pleasant residence of Dr. McIntosh,

April 20, ’*82—

kink Stock for Sale.

Pownal, Private offera made until 15th SHARES Citizens Skating Rink Stock June, If not then disposed of, will be sold to| () Apply to the highest bidder, Apply to Dr, Molnrosn JOHN A, MOORE, and Jopw Aon», fep 15} April 14, iase

To the Electors

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Distri of the “evond ’ P ; ’ ‘

str ct of King’s County,

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prevent Government on a i adminstration of affairs was to ae the Electorate of the Provinee for an j dorsation of the personnel and policy of the

ae e Ministry. A programme wag then for- mulated, which received the cordial " proval of the people, and to which the Government h>ve faithfully odhered.

The usual number of | zis!ative SeRsicons constituting a General Assembly, havin terminated, the Governm : 8 nt , ernment take the earliest opportunity of again consulting the constituencies, and of soliciting at the polls a renewal of public confidence, On assuming office, the ministry found that the recklessness and extra vagance of their immediate predecessors had resulted in imposing upon the Province a large amount of indebtedness. By amalgamat- ing some of the Departments, reducing the salaries of ofticials, diminishing the coat of legislation and of administration, as well as b, improved management in every trauch of the public service, the Gov- ernment have been enabled to rome the legacy of debt bequeathed to them by their opponen‘s, and there is now a con. siderable surplus to the credit of the Pro. vince. In view of this state of things, and knowing that they shall have sufficient revenue, for some time to come, to meet the public requirements end amply provids for every interest, the Acministration, in pursuance of their policy of lightening the burdens of the people, have felt justified in repealing the Assessment Act. The Government have, by every means in their power, fostered agriculture and stock- raising, as the leading industries of the Proviuce, and they intend to continue increased enconragement in the same direction.

It is much to be regretted that the measures framed by the Ministry for the abolition of the Legislative Council, failed to meet the approval of a majority of that body. The Governmevt have done every- thing they could accumplish to give effect to the wishes of the people as expressed at the last General Election ; and it is their in- tention to submit to the LegislaturenextSes- sion measures providing for the constitution of one legislative body, and otherwise calculated to reduce the cost of legislation,

The Ministry are now engaged in endeav- oring to secure for this Province a portion of the Fishery Award, with other compen- sation respecting the use of our fisheries by United Staies’ citizens, and the business shall be diligently prosecuted to its ter- mination.

‘The attention of the Dominion Govern- ment has been called to the failure of Canada to carry out the Terms »f Confed- eration with this Province, by providing eflicient steam communication, winter and summer, between the Island and the main- land. The question is now under the consideration of the Privy Council, and it will be the duty of the Provincial Admin- istration to adopt such measures as shall secure to Prince Edward Island a complete and satisfactory fulfilment of the Terms of Unien.

On the subjects to which I have alluded, as well as on all other public questions, the policy which the Government submitted to the people at the lost general electicn, remains unchanged, and shall be pursued,

During the term of office of the present Ministry, the biessings of contentment, happiness and peace have prevailed through- out the Province, and it is the desire aud determination of the Gove:mment to con- tribute towards a continuance of this pleas- ing state of things, by the practice of economy and retrenchment in esery de partment, and br an horest and faithful administretion of public affairs,

I have the h. nor to be, Your obedieut servant, WwW. W. SULLIVAN, pres ne kea sp patli

t of the

April 20th,1882.

To the Electors of the City of Charlottetown, Common and Royalty,

ENTLEMEN,—I have been requested by

a number of the Electors of this District to offer myself as a candidate for your suf- frages at the coming Election for the Local Legislature in opposition to nominecs of the present Government, and have accepted the nomination.

The most important question at present i flecting your interests, and the interests of ‘he whole Island, is that of the proper proses cution of our undoubtedly jurt claim tos share of the Fishery Award, 1n my opinion the Government heve nol taken adequate measures to press our demand, If eiected I shall use every constitutiona] means to ob- tain a proper recognition of our rights on this question.

With regard to the administration of the finances of this Province, my views are that the strictest economy should be practised in every department, but at the same time due regard should be had to the efficiency ofall branches of the public services,

Another question which must soon be settled is that of the reduction of the now excessive cost of legislation, and, if elected by yeu, my best efforts will be directed to- wards effecting such a reform as will best check the lavish expenditure in this respect. Owing to the suddennes with which this Election has been forced upon the country, it will be impossible for me to make & thorough personal canvass of the City and Royalty, and I therefore take this mcans 0” asking you for your votes

FRED. PETERS. April 20, 1882.

The Liberal-Conservative

COMMITTEES

Have secured Kooms Next to H. Hart's Restaurant.

Open Market days, and Meetings every

evening, commencing at 8 p.m, Friends all invited. (ap 20

Freehold Farms. —

OR SALE—Severable valuable Farms in Gifferent parte of the country. For particulars apply to

A. MoNEKILL, Auct’r. Ap: ft 13, ®2—tf

ALL PERSONS

NDEBTED to the subscribers Are requested l to make immediate paymen'. Firal not ce,

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