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Civic’ Elections.

Tuens has been no public meeting. No grievances have been ventilated. None of the proposed reforms have been made an issue—and the Civic elections come off te- morrow.

For the office ‘of Mayor, Theophilus Des- Brisay, Esq., Ex-Mayor, and W. E. Daw- son, Eeq., the present incumbent, are can- didate. Both gentleman are so well known that comment? is unnecessary.

in Ward 1 William Murphy, Esq., has, so far, no opponent ; nor de we think any ne will care to oppose him.

In Ward 2 Councillor Byrne will probably be re-elected without opposition.

In Ward 3 Councillor Davy is again a candidate. We learn that a requisition has been presented to Mr. Benjamin Rogers, soliciting him to be a candidate for the representation of the Ward, and that the requisitionists intend to elect him.

In Ward 4 Councillor Lawson will be opposed by John Ball, Esq. The popular- ity of the latter gentleman, and his know!l- edge of the public busincss and the way to conduct it will secure him a very large vote. Mr. Theoph. L. Chappelle is, we jare in- formed also a candidate for this Ward.

In Ward 5 ex-Counciller Smith and Mr. Benjamin Hooper are the only persons spoken ef—Mr. J. W. Mitchell having withdrawn from the contest.

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The Stipendiary Magistracy.

Wirn the very laudable object of econom- izing, some ef our correspondents serivusly propose the abolition of the offiee of the Stipendiary Magistrate and a return te the former state of things. It weuld be well for persons who favor the adoption of this suggestion to reflect just a little. [fit be adopted, the City will lose all the fees accruing from the City Small Debt Court, and these amount, on an aver- age, te about a $1,000 a year—last year they were $943. 55—besides the advantage citizens have of coliecting monthly in their own court instead of having to wait upon the County Court. Then, they must be pre- pared for a large reduction in the fees of the Police Court. Under the old. system, when the city was at least as much given to drunkenness and immorality as it is now, these amounted to an average of about $600. But now they amount to an average of about $1,500 per year— a difference in favor of the city of $900. Add this to the amount the city would lose, in the loss of the City Court, saay $1000 a year, and we have $1,900; then deduct from this the Stipendiary Magistrate's salary—$1,000,—and the bal- ance—$900—-will represent the amount in cash which the city will annually lose if the wish of the ecenomists be carried eut and the office abolished. We say nothing new sbout the value ef the City Court as a convenience to citizens, or of the advantage of having a man in the seat of justice who knows the law and (which is of much jmore importance) who is versed in

the rules by which the law is to be rightly in-}employment of his splendid talents andjland. She confessed that she committed

terpreted. Thesethingscannot be estimated. Nor de we take inte account the large amounts of meney which used formerly to be squandered in lawsuits arising out of wrong judgments which were, ou appeal, reversed by the Supreme Court.

So much for the office. Now, a few words about the efficial. No man could possibly be a goed Stipendiary Magistrate, and pot make enemies; and no matter how judicious a man may be, he will sometimes err. Mr. Fitzgerald has some enemies; and there are, we deubt net, many who do net like him. Some taunt him with his youth; but a much better test of the man is the work he has done. Mr. FitzGerald has held the office for about five years, and, during that time, there have been about a dozen appeals from his judgment. In every case his judgment was sustained by the aged and experienced Judges of the Supreme Court—except in one; and in that case the decision was given against him on a point which was not raised in his Court. Such unquestienable testimony to Mr. Fitzgerald’s good judg- ment cannot, by any means, be ignored.

We should be serry to see Mr. Fitzgerald hold the office of Stipendiary Magistrate if nebody had anything te say against him. If such were the ease, we should say that his

usefulness was utterly gone. But as he has some enemies, and as his judgments have been endorsed by the Supreme Court, and as his work ia worth to the city in cash (ever and above his salary) some $900 per year, we think it would be well if Mr. Fitzgerald were retained.

We understand that Mr. Fitzgerald is willing to discharge the duties appertaining to the Recordership without additional pay ; and we liope that the Council may see its way clear to give him the appointment, and ae save 3300 per year,

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Préparations in St: John.

The St. John Sun says :~-The ufianimity with which all classes of our citizens are un- iting to do honor to the distinguised visit- ors who will be with us on Wednesdav next is most creditable to the head and heart. Although somewhat late in moving, private effort has acquired a grand momentum which, we are confident, will be maintained until the result to be reached—a first class reception of our Governor General and his

accomplished. All the talk wf ur citizens yesterday was of arches and decorations and illumination, and of the best means of mak- ing shops and offices and residences contri

bute to the general «display. Of course, © many of our citizens were crippled by the Fire that they are not likely t» :nake the lavish expenditure which would be under- taken were their pecuniary circumstances more favorable ; nevertheless, nearly every- body is resolved do something, and the spirit evinced must be prenounced werthy of all praise. Of one thing our visitors may

were at all equal to their wishes, no city in Canada weuld surpass St. John in magni-

in-law of our Most Gracious Queen.

The St. John Telegraph says : ‘‘We think we aresafe in saying that, weather per- mitting, the Reception extended to the dis-

temporary home, so grandly situated, and surrounded by a beautiful park overlooking the City and Portland, is nearly ready, and will certainly be prepared in due tame. The same is true of the preparations in progress in the Court House, over which an efficient sub-committe Phave entire contral. The difficulties which threatened harmony in the committee, at an early stage, have dis- appeared. Later difficulties have been smoothed over and now the way is clear. The arches seem to grew apace in the hands of cunning workmen, (ther preparations go on rapidly, and while there is no time to spare, yet it is felt that the work yet un- done can be overtaken. Private enterprise is contriving various novelties for the il- lumination and otherwise. A determina- tion to make the reception worthy of St. John and worthy of the Governor General and the Princess is everywhere mani- fested.”’

PREPARATIONS IN CHARLOTTETOWN.

Government House is being made ready for the reception of the Gevernor General and the Princess.

Library putin first class order. By the way the Library sadly needs a new carpet —the carpet at present on it having steed the wear and tear of forty years.

A short excursion through the fine settle

ment of Little York to the ‘‘ Lorne Hotel”’ is spoken of, and will (in all probability) be arranged. A very good idea.

A trip to the ‘* Sea Side,” over the breezy downs of New Glasgow, would also be grati- fying—if there were time for it.

The propesal to haye the Princess open the new Asylum for insane has been well received. The Asylum is all but completed. It is said that the Local Government will

erect several fine arches. ——__——»>-.

Sir A. T. Galt.

Speaking of the appointment of Sir A. T Galt as Financial Agent of the Dominion in London, the Quebec Chronicle says :

‘*We have no more capable man than Sir A. T. Galt. He is a practical financier of many years’ standing, an able executive officer, an admirable administrator and a gentleman who will shed lustre on the country which entrust him with the finan- cial management of her affairs in the mether land. Inhis new capacity the henorable gentleman will have abundant scope for the

abilities, and we congratulate the Govern- ment on the excellent choice they have made in this eminent statesman, whe pos- sesses every requisite for the proper per- formance of the duties which will devolve upon him. Apart from this great capacity, Sir A. T. Gault is a man of large means, ef vast experience, and of high social posi- tion, and he will bring to his office all these essential qualities—qulities of no mean im- pert toEngland. The effice is one which has long been needed, and ne more capable man can be got to fill it than the gentleman who has devoted so many years of his long and useful life to Canada and her affairs.: The choice is admirable in every respect.’ ——— > on

Beliveau.

DOING—-INDICATIONA AND PRO- SPECTs.

WHAT IS

Last year it will be remembered, that a vein of about a foot in width at the maxim- um was accidently uncovered in the con- glomerate formation back of Taylor’s Vil- lage. On this vein a bore hole was sunk, a distance of 160 feet at which depth 17 inches of Albertite was passed through. A second bore hole was then made a few feet to the south and was sunk S35 ft. Ata dept of 185 ft., 49 inches of Albertite was found. The Directors becoming satisfied from these ; indications that they ha‘ at last ‘“‘hit upen” the article and that further boring was un- necessary, commenced sinking a pit. The manager has been prospecting, and sinking test pits,and cross cutting the strata west of the main pit. At adistance of 600 yards

in which a fracture wasfound. This frac- ture has been traced already a distance of 300 yards in a straight line S. 80° E. The existence of this fracture in the marl for so great a distance in a right line and filled with Albertite, shows that a uniform force was exerted over the whole extent, and that the fluid Albertite filled the interstices in- stantaneously with the action. A ve few weeks will determine whether the pre- sent. expectations of the Directors will be

realized or not.

Royal lady---has been fully and snecessiully |!

be certain: if the purses of our citizens () .en ablote tab

ficence of the reception which it would be] prepared te extend to the —— and son- ‘Davies.

tinguished visitors will be a success. Their,

Mr. Hughes is having the Legisiative/yrikay could have sold for $160,000, but

from it, a heavy deposit of red marl exists |°

TY | Miller, merchant, of Ri

A Fast island Vessel.

cartdix YATES ON AN IMPORTANT MISSION. _ In reference to the loss of the Egyptian steamer ‘* Samanood,” on the coast of New Zealand, the ‘‘ Mercantile Record and Gommercial Gazette,” of Port Louis, Mauritus, has the following :—

“The ‘Anna Bell,” Captain Yates, which had been chartered by M. de Caila, the Otto- man Consul, for the conveyance from Bour- bon of the shipwrecked crew of the Egyptian steamer ‘*Samanood,” returned on the 15th ust., from that Island. after one of the most rapid passages on record, almost vying with that of a steamer. It seems that on his arrival at Reunion, Captain Yates aud M. Hily rep- resenting the Turkish Consul, informed Cap- tain Losco of the ‘‘ Samanoed’’ of the object ‘for which they had come. After comsulting with his men who had been removed to the barracks, where, by the way, they are most kindly and eaelteble treated, Uaptain Losco informed the former gentleman that his crew declined to go to Manritius, as they wished to return to Suez. Considerable correspondence then ensued, and in spite oi the intermediation of the French Governor, M. Hily and Captain Yates were obliged to leave, without having their mission. Nothing has since been heard at Bourbon or elsewhere of the ‘‘ Samanoed.”’

The Anna Bell is owned by the Hon. D.

ictal ul Mr. S. D. Firzeeracy’s jetter, im answer

to Cop¥isH, in type, will appear te-morrow.

AN IMORTANT MINING SUIT AT i. JOHN'S, 5. ¥., DECIDED IN FAVOR OF EX-PREMIER BENNETT FOR $70,000.

A very important law-suit was concluded last week. It was the case of C. F. Bennett ex-Premier of Newfoundland, vs. Smith

Company. Jt was the case of the ilt Cove Mine. Mr. Bennett owned one-third of the mine, but succeeded in getting at length one-half. Mr. McKay drew on account seme $76,000. The mine was to be seld last fall, but seme arrangement was entered into by which it has con- tinued in operatien till now. The facts of the case were: Bennett brought action for the recovery of $80,000, consisting of ad- vances e to McKay for expenses of working the mine. The last time accounts were squared was 1870, when the mine showed itself considerably in credit’ Since then it has fallen back, hence the advances of Bennett. The judgment was for Ben- net for $76,000. It is now highly probable that the mine will be suld. It is said Mr.

for this difficulty. 1t is to be hoped that the mine will not be stopped, as many men would be thrown out of empleyment.

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Statute Labor. Notwithstanding the croakings of the Grits, the people of the country are justly appreciating the privilege of making their own roads, instead of being taxed for them, and having their taxes wasted in jobs and official salaries. The number of persons in the country who have commuted their labor are exceedingly few ; and from all sections we learn that never were better roads made in this Province than those made this year by statute labor. Mr. Bailey, the Engineer of the Public Works Department, lately re- turned from a trip through the western part of the Island, and he reports that the roads made this year by statute labor are greatly superior to those made by the Stewart syatem in the past two or three years.— regress.

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Kate Webster Executed. Kate Webster, who was recently convict- ed of the murder of Mrs. Thomas, her mistress, at Richmond, was hanged on Tuesday at Wandersworth Prisen, Eng-

the murder and had no accomplice, either in the commission of the same or the dis-

of the remains ef her victim. Kate ebster will be remembered as ‘‘ the Rich- mond murderess,” who, having killed her mistress, named Thomas, cut her body up, and, having failed to destroy it by boiling, placed it in a box, which she threw into the Thames. Portions of the body were found near Barnes, just below Mortlake. Webster was arrested in Ireland, whither she had fied. She charged the crime on an inkeeper named Church, but afterwards ex- onerated him and declared that two persons whem she named, had assisted in the deed.

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HOTEL ARRIVALS.

LORNE HOTEL.

Aug. 3—Col J Hunter Duvar, Alberton; W J Lawson, Halifax; Mr and MrsJ R Brecken, Charlottetown; Mr and Mrs W C Rourke do; Miss Burke, do; Miss Ryder, Boston; Artemas Lord, Charlottetown; C A Hyndman and wife, do; George Coombs and wife, do; Benj Dore, Lynn, Mass; {Commander H F Piek- ing, US SS Kearsarge; Lieut J E Pillsbury, do; Sergt J Woolerston, do; Lieut-Commander Horace Elmer, do; Lieut Sloane, do; R Bruce Stewart, Ch’town; W W McLeod, do; E Bay- field, do; Arthur Peters, do; Chas FE Robert- son, do.

RANKIN HOUSE,

Aug. 4.—H Leddie, St John; Jos A Well. oo Boston; Sidney T Welland, do; T. R Morrison, Summerside; W Cellai N 8: W J McNice, Montreal. Seen

Aug. 4.—D W MelIntyre, Mrs D W Me-

McKay, Superintendent of the Telegraph |:

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Civic Elections atid the Mayoralty: To the Editor of the Eraminer.

Sir,-—-The Patriot of Saturgpy iast contains an editorial under the caption of ‘The City Elections,” which would be far more “digestive” were it not su highly ‘* flavored” with ‘‘toadyism’ ef the present Mayor—W. EE. Dawson, Esq, While I have no fault to tind with Mr. Dawson’s ad ministration, yet I think that the picture, as! presented to the readers of the Patriot, is highly ever-colored and overdrawn.

With his usual effrontery and desire to de- ceive, Patriot writer says ‘‘and we are pleased to see that there is no serious intention to op- pose his (Mr. William E. Dawson’s) re-election.

Now, with a full sense of our responsibility, and with all due deference for the ,source from which the Patriot writer draws his infor- imation, we have the best authority for stating that Theo. DesBrisay, Esq., will contest the election, and that, too, with every prospect of success. We had hoped to have a list of Mr. DesBrisay’s representatives in the differ- ent Wards, but at the date of this writing it has not come to hand, but I am safe in assert- ing that, to-merrow, the electors will find Mr. DesBrisay represented by gentlemen th a- ly qualified te watch over and guard both and their interests.

Yours, &c., CITIZEN.

Aug. 4, 1879.

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Died.

At Dorchester street, on the 2nd instant, of diphtheria, John Ambrose, aged 5 years and 7 months, eldest child and only son of John and

yertrude McPherson. [Island papers and Moncton Times please copy. ]

At French Fort, Lot 35, on the 2nd instant,

Ann, relict of the late John Stewart, farmer.

Gathering of the Clans |

IN HONOR’ OF THE VICE-REGAL VISIT.

HE GREAT ANNUAL SCOTTISH

GATHERING of the Clans ‘of P. E. Island, under the auspices of the Caledonian Club, will be held on

FRIDAY, the 15th inst.,

on the Grounds near the Railway Crossing, at St. Peter's Road, about a quarter of a mile from Charlottetown. By arrangement with the Superintendent, Railway Excursion Tickets, at tally re- duced rates, as per handbills, will be issued on the 14th and 15th, good to return till the 16th, inclusive. Steamboat arrangements as follows :— Steamer Heather Belle will leave Brush Wharf at 3.30, and Halliday’s Wharf at 4 o’clock, a.m, on the day of Gathering—re- turning, will leave Charlottetown at 8 p.m. Return tickets, 30 cents. All tickets issued ou Thursday, 14th, will be at Exeursion rates, and good to return on 15th, at 8 p. m. Steamer Heather Belle will also leave Mount Stewart at 7.30 a. m.; returning, will leave Charlottetown at 3 p.m., on 15th inst. Return tickets, 30 cents ; from Cranberry and Hickey’s Wharves, 20 cents. Steamer Southport will leave Shaw’s Wharf at 7 a.m., on 15th inst.; returning, will leave oe at6p.m. Return tickets, one are. For Prize List, Railway Fares and all other iculars, see handbills. N. J. CAMPBELL, | A. A. McDONALD, Secretary. President.

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at Ottawa, 22nd September.

FEW COPIES of the Rules, tions and Prize Lists for the above exhibition have been sent to the Hon. F. Brecken, as one of = a ew for this Province. Full particulars can en application to MR. SIMON W. CRABBE, in Charlottetown, who has kindly consented to afford all possible in- formation.

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YACHT “GARITA.”

Y AUCTION, NEXT THURSDAY, August: 7th, at 12 o’clock:, noon, at Peake’s Wharf, No, 1. the fast-sailling pleasure Yacht Carita, well finished and tound in every respect with wr cabin accommodatien. Length ef keel abovt 30 feet.

: A. McNEILL, Auct’r. No. 11 Queen Street, Aug. 4, 1879—3i

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Grad Reception

1 SHALL OPEN, »

IN A FEW DAYS,

A Splendid Lot of

Intyre, Mrs McAlpine, Montreal.

Married.

Bradalbane.

the 29th ult., sisted by the Rev. Malcolm Ross, Mr. Dapieh ood, Lot

Miss Margaret Ann McMillan, het

of Ewen McMillan, Esq., River, Eaq., Hazel Wood, West

At Bradalbane, on the 29th ult., by Rev. J | M. McLeod, Mr. Robert Elliott, of Renfrew Mills, Lot 20, to Miss Margaret Matheson, of |

At the residence of the bride’s father by the Rev. William Grant, fe)

EVENING FLOWERS,

=| Areophanes,

Satins, Kid Gloves. &c., —SUITABLE FOR-— :

EVENING RECEPTIONS. All requiring the RIGHT’ ARTICLE will be weil satistied by waiting their arrival.

JAMES DESBRISAY.

Aug. 2-—-4i

{Household Furniture.

DOMINION EXHIBITION|»2:

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fe AUCTION at my Sale Rom, Queen i Square, tomorrow,

* Thesday, the 5th instant,

AT ELEVEN O'CLOCK.

_] Handsome Walnut Bedroom suit (6 pieces)

with marble top Sink and Dressing Case, Bed-

stead, Chairs, Tables, Wash Stands, Parlor

and Shop Stoves, Union Cooking Range, &c.,

ke., &e. Also, 1 Cottage Piano (nearly new.)

WILLIAM DODD.

Auctioneer.

Ch’town August 4, 1879.

DRIVING PARK.

ONE DAY’S RACING, Dean Swift vs. Look Out. $50 A SIDE.

GRAND TROTTING MATCH will take place at Summerside Driving Park,

“Saturday, Sth August Next,

Between R. Steele’s stallion ‘‘Dean Swift” and C. Wescott’s black gelding ‘‘Look Out,’ for $50 aside. Mile heats, three in five, te har- ness.

On the same day, and at the same place, » urse of $22 in three divisions will be giver. for our-year olds. This race to be half mile heats, three in five.

Horses will start at 2 o’clock, sharp. Entrance of fourgyear olds must be made en the grounds before starting of the match race. CHARLES WESCOTT. Charlottetown, July 31, 1879—sj

SALT. SALT. 200 BUSHELS

Cadiz Salt

FOR SALE BY

1. C. HALL,

Grafton Street.

Auugust 1, 1879—lwk

VALUABLE PROPERTIES

On Mount Edward and St. Peter’s Roads.

WILL SELL, Premises, on

Wednesday, the 6th inst.,

at 12 o'clock,

The following Valuable ars igibl

situated on the St. Peter’s Monant oe, Roads, within ten minutes’s walk of the City : Plot No. 9, 80x160 feet, on Mount Edward

Plot No. 15, 60x64x84 feet, on St. Peter's

at AUCTION, on the

Plot No. 40, 63x150 feet, on St. Peter's Road, with a comfortable Two-Tenement Dwelling-House thereon.

Terms at Sale. . WILLIAM DODD, Aug. 2—3i Auctioneer.

“ SUBURBAN.”

DWELLING HOUSE

AND LAND.

I WILL sell at AUCTION, on the premises,

ON MONDAY, IITH AUGUST,

At 12 o'clock, noon, a valuable Dwelling: House and Land in the suburbs of the city. fronting on a street running east from the Mal. S , near the residence of J, B. Gay, . The land has a frontage of 48 feet, and extends hack a distance of 90 feet. The dwelling house is 14 storeys high, contains six rooms, with a good cellar, drained and planked, and the building is well finished throughout.

Terms at sale. WILLIAM DODD, Aug. }. 1879.—anon wed fri Auctioneer.

“MAIL NOTICE.

AILS for Great Britain will be closed at IVE 10 o'clock, p. m., on THURSDAY in each week, to be forwarded via Rimouski, . oy on sae, the 4th and 18th inst., a o clock, a. m., to be forw ’ Halifax. — Maile to be forwarded via Summerside and Shediac and also for all places on the route to Summerside and in Prince County, will be rclosed daily at 5.30 o'clock, a. m., also for Summerside direct, at 5 p. m.

Mails to be forwarded via Steamers to Picton will be closed every MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY and SATUR- DAY, ps 0 clock, a. m. | Mails for Georgetown and Souris East, and ‘all places on those routes, will be closed daily a9 o'clock, a. m.

Post Office open irom 8, a.im., till 9, p. m. A. A. MACDONALD,

; Postmaster. ; Post Office Charlottetown, } Aug, 2nd, 1879, \

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