w; and suitably fitted up, and furnished with a V ~ “Ivory meassary articles—~of which the former Mhment was almost wholly destitute—and which, at ,. Wyndham the making up of the Mails, and tend to en- . -‘ , irsnfe and speedy delivery. Stated hours of busi- _ “thin”, also been adopted, which we regard as a decided ' ~ “filament; but what We like still better is, the determina- .;’ , Velose the Establishment on the Sabbath, for by this ,. .wfion the Post Ofiice employés are afforded an oppor- ‘ ’gof. attending to their devotional duties—a privilege ,berregular exercise of which, in our opinion, no one— mmtien what it may—ought, on any account, to be de—

em ,5", however, notwithstanding what we have just still room for further improvement in this Establish- ’and which we trust soon to see effected. The present ,miister (T. Owen, Esq.,) is fully aliveto the necessity of ",',ucing a thorough reform into the different branch-oili- mroughout the Colony—unany of which, owmg, in a ,measure, to local peculiarities, are in a very defective I“ The regular and systematic transmission ofthc Mails 3 Foreign and Inland—is a matter towliich, we under- 'nd immediate attention Will be directed; and we have ' "reason to believe, that under the judicious and ener- ,, dc management of-Mr. Owen, a decided improvement will e‘edily effected in this respect also. _ The mode at present adopted ofinvariably accepting the W Tenders tor the carriage oftlie Mails—particularly ,Wthe Strait, by the Winter route—is open to many I elicits, as the IllCllVldualS most competent to undertake work are frequently prevented from doing so in conse- gence ofthe competition of parties in nowise qualified for fl rformance, and wliose'chiet object is, to obtain ajob “high promiSes to place a little ready—money—an article, by l. waywary difficult to come at just now—at their disposal. meninpetency. or incompetency oi the parties tendering Seldom taken into the account—the interests of the public not unfrequently lost sight of, ti~om the too prevalent A metice ofviewing the subject as a mere matter of Pounds, things and pence—and the consequence is, that, in nine we cut often, the work is performed in ii. most slovenly “d unsatisfactory manner, . We, are especially gratified to learn, that an inquiry is ugbqing instituted as to the efficiency oftbe boats, &.c. played in crossing the Strait between this Island and the , ,ngj‘ghbouring Colonies, during the Winter season, as well as 3 .iutqgthe capability ofthe contractors themselves for the due roper discharge of their duties. The present season . he undoubtedly been one of a peculiarly severe and trying gtiracter to the parties employed in this service; but we are ' ‘gompelled to state our conviction, that a fault must exist mmewhere; and if so, we hope a remedy will be instantly provided and applied. The idea of our being cut off, as has lately been the case, for a. period ofsix or seven weeks, from every‘kind ofPost—communication, is so preposteronsly ab- )iird as to require no comment from us. During this inter- nal, 1e3sels have been almost daily arriving at and departing liom our shores; and if the matter of Insurance Were alone considered, it must be evident that a recurrence ofsuch a state of thing» must be highly prejudicial to the interests of die mercantile community in particular, and scarcely less ‘ ofthe public at large. It is well known that with ship- ‘ bound from hence to Great Britain, the most dangerous . - ,Of the navigation is that between this Island and gtli'egAtla'ntic Ocean; ' and if letters _are detained, heavy amounts in property and shipping may be destroyed before i'the orders for Insurance have passed the Strait, thus giving rise to consequences the most disastrous. We need not ursue the subject further at present, as we are satisfied that gt only requires to have the public attention called to it, in harder to the removal ofsuch a serious disarrangement in our

Post Office administration. 4 Before taking our leave ofthis subject, we must make one remark. \Ve think that no' tavern-keeper should be employed t a Postmaster, where it can possibly be avoided; for the ipropriety ofsuch nominations will be sufficiently evident I in whatwe understand t0‘bc a fact of no unfrequent ’occurrence, viz: that immediately on the arrival ofthe mail, almost entire settlements make it a point to assemble at cyboroftbis kind—examine the letters, use the papers, and often detain them from their owners altogether; and we will further Astute, that in the matter ofNewspapers, we con- ceive an injustice is done to our country population. The Papers from England and the neighbouring Provinces are I delivefed here and in the country without any additional - charge for Inland postage; yet our country subscribers have topaya half-penny on each paper they receive, which is .4 certainly a singular mode ofeucouragiug native industry ‘ .and enterprise.

, Scrum: Comma—The Hilary Term of the Supreme ‘ Court, for Queen’s County, was opened on Tuesday last, by ,g. Ills Honor the Chief'Justice. The charge to the Grand Jury 3. ottthis occasion contained nothing ofmuch moment. There , being no further business to bring before them, the Grand _ Jury were dismissed on Thursday evening last. Bills ' 'oflndictment were presented in the following cases:— V'The Queen, at the prosecution of George Wright, Esq. v. Thomas Newberry—Larceny.—~Not yet tried. ‘ The Queen, at the prosecution of Henry Palmer, Esq. v. , Henry Ingles—Larceuy.—-—Pleaded guilty. 5 The Queen, at the prosecution of George Clark, v. Sarah i Woodrufi‘e and Maria M‘Carthy—Lai'ceny.—M‘Carthy plead- ed guilty—Woodriifl'e tried and acquitted.

The Queen, at the prosecution of Charles Dempsey, v. rjcgael Brennick—Enibezzlement and Larceny.———Not yet no .

_The Queen, at the prosecution of John O’Connor, v. Pat- rick Coughlan—Lurceny.—Found guilty.

I The Queen v. Malcolm Stewart, Angus Beaten, and 12 >' others, for an assault on Allan Macdougall, Esq., Flat River, i 5nd rescue ofa quantity ofBrandy and Wine seized by him

Ill theexecution ofbis'duty as Excise Officer. This trial j ficcupied the Court two days, and terminated in the convic— tion of two and the acquittal of three of the traversers. ‘ The Queen, at the prosecution ofthe Hon. '1‘. H. Haviland, Patrick Callaghan and others—Riot and assault.—Not yet

The following Bills were found last Term—the parties have submitted:—

TheQueen v. Edward Feehan—Assault. The Queen v. Alexander M‘Neill—do. Quefen vilifidsg and James Shore-do.

I not oun — 1e ueen, at the rosecution o ’H‘Phillips, v. Donald Currie—Rape. p f Ann CENTRAL AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY.~—The Annual Ge- ertil Meeting ofthis Society was held at the Court House this Town, on Wednesday evening last. His Excellency ftPatron of the Society presided. On taking the Chair, His Excellency opened the business ofthe Meeting with a myappropriate address, in the course of which he clearly

Onstrated, that although “a sailor” by profession, he was, > ‘Ffivortheless, a sincere and ardent friend to the science of , ,1 cuhure, and that be duly appreciates the importance of l y’ 5 “lot noble profession to the inhabitants of this Island. His ,1, - cellency was listened to with deep attention, and on con-

“l‘lmg his animated address, was warmly cheered by the Audience. .

Mr. P. Macgowan, the indefatigable Secretary of the So- then read the Report of the Committee for the past . Although a rather lengthy docuiuent, it was listened With unabated interest throughout.

, g following Resolutions were then severally proposed

:Pecouded—all of which were supported by appropriate eloquent speeches from the gentlemen who respectively a! "d and seconded them, and which were warmly respond- .‘nrnahy the Meeting. We regret that the limited space at ‘0: lSponal to-day, prevents our giving even a faint outline

“'0 addresses delivered on this occasion. We believe we )' busiest, however, without tear ofcontradiction, that a 2mm. Orderly and well—sustained Agricultural Meeting has ,"ehbefore been held in this Island, and that the proceed-

2::-

coliqugzliiy the Hon. Joseph Pope, seconded by George

I?

mH‘I‘Ittanerally afforded the utmost gratification to all present. '

That the Report ofthe C published.

11. MoveI b Th V ‘ Hodges, qu': 0m“ Owe“; Esq. seconded by William

That this Meeting. hi lil ‘ t'f ality manifested towardsgtlieyagdii He

est, feel it their

omuiittee, now read, he adopted and

the funds of the Society.

111 Moved by Frcnc' - , is Lonow ‘ Hon. Joseph I’ope.—- a 01th,

That the Committee be instructed b the Legislature at the ensuing So the Central Agricultural Society. Moved by H. Palmer, Esq., seconded by J. Longwortli, D That tits. thanks ofthis Meetiuw

ownger ountess of V’Vestmorlafid for her It I ' cons isting ofun excellent collection’of Farm Shfifdgsnsaélehg’

V. Moved by Dr Macvre or see .

. ouded b - Dairymple_ a g , y the Hon. Geo That the thanks ofthis Meeting be rliven to tli . ‘ . 1 e Offi . Society, for their attention to the affuiiis oftlie Instiluticoliisdtiifiihl: the past year. a

VI. Moved by W. Douse, Esq., ward Palmer—-

That the thanks of this Meeting be given to J. L. Lewellin, Esq., for [he nb1l|ty and rgsetlrcll WlIlCll lie has displayed in FIB-5 paring the able Address delivered by him this evening: and that? the Secretary be directed to haveaiiunibcr of copies thereof printed.

VII. Moved by William Macneiil, Esq., seconded by J. D. Hnszard, Esq.—

Tliat the following Gentlemen do form the Committee for the ensuing year 2—

Hiin. .J. S. Macdonuld, President.

l‘ranCis Longworth, senr. Esq., Vice do.

Committee—William Douse, Charles Stewart, Henry Loner- worth Charl H d A] . -. n ’5 . es aszar , exandei Land, Geo. Beer, sen., Ibo-

mas Owen, Dr. Macgregor, James Mutcli.

Peter Macgowan, Secretary.

VIII. Moved by Capt. Swabey, seconded by the Hon. the Attorney General—

That the thanks of this Meeting are eminently due to His Ex- cellency. Sir Henry Vere Huntley, the worthy Patron oftl‘ie Cen- lrabAgricultural Society, for having condescended to take the chair on this occasion—for the liberality of His Excellency’s do- nation .of£l0, in aid of the funds of the Society—and for the indefatigable exertions which His Excellency continues to evince in promoting the cause of Agriculture in this Colony.

In the course of the evening, Mr. Lewelliu, agreeable to announcement, delivered an address on the subject of Agri- culture, for the ability and research displayed in which, it will be perceivod, he received the thanks of the Meeting. The Address will be published, we understand, in afew days.

The business ofthe Meeting being duly disposed of, seve-}_ ral Members of the Society, and other gentlemen, retired to‘ the P. E. Island Hotel, Where an excellent Supper had been prepared in Mr. Pallister’s best style. William Douse, Esq. presided on the occasion, and Charles Stewart, Esq., Rose- baiik, acted as croupier. A number of loyal Toasts were drank with the usual warmth of feeling. The health of His Excellency the Patron of the Society was drank with great enthusiasm. Those ofJ. L. Lewcllin. Esq., and the Officers and Committee of the Society, were also proposed, and suit- ably responded to, in the course of the evening.

Esq., seconded by the

I y this Meeting to apply to scion for an Act to incorporate

be given to Her Ladysliip the

seconded by the Hon. Ed-

MEcnaNtcs’ INSTITUTE—On Tuesday evening last, an adjourned meeting was held, for the purpose of electing Office-bearers for the ensuing year, and for the transaction ofother business. The President (the Hon. C; Young) took the Chair, and read the following Report, as prepared by the Committee :—

FOURTH ANNUAI. REPORT OF THE CHARLOTTETOVVN

, MECHANICS’ INSTITUTE,

In appearing before their constituents,to detail the proceedings of the Institute during the year which concludes with this even- ing, your Committee feel a pleasure in being enabled to announce, that few previous Sessions of the Institute have closed will) a brighter retrospect. than the present, or. a'more cheering prospect than the one immediately succeeding. Its gradual advancement, since its formation, has far exceeded the unpropitious anticipa- tions ofthose who seemed at first to regard its existence as mere- ly ephemeral, and even the sanguine expectations ofthose more immediately connected with its establishment, and interested in its prosperity; but when we consider what efforts have been made Illl‘ the promotion ofsucli Institutions, and the high position which they have attained, not only in the Mother Country, but also in the sister Colonies, is it not palpable, that there are still further exertions required on behalf of our Institute? It were desirable that such a sufficiency of resourcesmould'be command- ed ns would free it from the necessity ofdepe'nding on the preca- iious gratuity of voluntary lecturers, which is essential to its greater efficiency as a scientific institution,‘ and its adaptation to the growing intellect ofthe community; but, for the present, we must be content to pursue our former path, and feel thankful for the countenance and support of gratuitous lecturers.

The course ofLectures delivered during the year, under the superintendence of your Committee, has been as follows, namely: John Lawson, Esq., “On Women, and the influence she has on Society ;" Hon. Charles Young, on “ Elocution ;" the Rev. James \Vaddell, on“ The Reciprocal Duties ofsocial life ;” Hon. Charles Hensley, on “The uses of History ;” Mr. Hatch, oti “ The Art of Dyeiiig;” Duncan Mnclean, Esq., on “Astronomy, as practically applied to some oftbc more useful Sciences ;” Rev. Mr. Patter- son, on “The Moral Factilty;" Rev. John Kier, on “The ob- jects, uses and means of knowledge ;" Rev. John Geddie, on “ The Deluge ;” Dr. Conroy, (two Lectures,) on “ Animal Physio- logy ;" Hon. George Dalrymple, on “Some ofthe causes which have contributed to retard the progress of Civilization ;” and the Hon. Charles Young, a concluding Address, at the close ofthe lust Session.

During the summer recess, the Institute was favoured with two Lectures, one by A. Young, Esq., on “Phrenology,” and the other, a very interesting lecture, from Moses H. Perley, Esquire, on “ The early History of the lower Provinces of British North America." Many novel historical facts were introduced by Mr. Perlcy to the notice of the meeting, some of which related to our own Island. Much satisfaction was expressed by the members for this historical treat. By thus opening our doors to such lite- rary characters as may visit us, a facility is afforded them ofim- parting to the public the result of their own peculiar study and research, and the community is benefited thereb .

At the commencement oftlie presentcourse, tlie Presidentreud an introductory Address, upon “The History ofKnowledge, and its value; upon the History of Mechanics’ Institutes, and their uses; and upon the prospects of our Institute.”

The Rev. Mr. Waddell delivered the concluding lecture for this year, on “ Caloric, its nature and properties.”

In reviewing these Lectures, the Committee congratulate the Institute chiefly on their literary character; but regret to say, that the scientific department has not been so extensive as they could wish. The deficiency, however, may solely be attributed to the want ofapparatus, which is.indispensably necessary to the proper illustration ofscientific subjects. For the removal of this inconvenience, the Committee would strongly recommend their successors in ofiice to open a subscription for this object alone, and expend it, with whatever disposableafiinds they may have, in purchasing such apparatus as may be most suitable to the exigen- cies of the Institute. The performance of extenSiyo experiments in elucidation ofany scientific subject would combine amusement With instruction, and thus operate as a means ofattracting public attention, and adding to our numbers. . . I

Your Committee have pleasure in recording the manifest inter- est which is evinced by all classes of the community for the ad- vancement of the Institute, and also the increased attendance at our meetings; but they must reluctantly remark, that. the me- clianics generally do notavail themselves ofthe opportunities-held out by the Institute for their special improvement. It is ev1dent that, by attending our Lectures,the practical mechanic would ob- tain an insight into the theoretical prinmples of his art, which would assist him in practising its various branches. _

From the abstract now submitted ofthe income and expendi- ture for the year, it appears, that with the aid of a grant frpin the Legislature of£15 to assist in purchasing Books andSc-ientific Apparatus, the Institute has been enabled to defray its_incidenial expenses—to add a number of works to the Library, in connec- tion with it—and to retain a balance of£44 14s. 85d, which re- mains in the Treasurer's hands. The outstanding debts oftbe Institute are very trifling. .

The Committee also lay befiii'e you an Account Current With the Librarian, which shows an amount in his hands of£S 4s. 4d. The number of Members ofthe Institute is Seventy-nine, which is nearly the same as last year.

Moses H. Perlcy, the year.

The followmg gentlemen have contributed towards the Mn- seum, Vlzu Mr- Wm. Dawson, Alexr. Leslie, Esq., and Mr: Stephens, of Batliurst.

Although the Library contains many useful Works—many that would interest and instruct the reader, and abundantly requite him for his labour (iflabour it can be called) in perusing them, yet how few.are there who enrol their names on its subscription llSl... “Jere it a worthless selection ofbooks, it might be allowed to Slnk into deserved oblivion; but such is not the case. It is, no doubt. not yet very extensive, but ifthe members and the pub-

lic would wish to derive benefit from it hereafter, they must now support it.

Esqrs., were elected honorary Members during

made some geological excursions, in different parts oftbc Island, during the past summer, and has discovered some geological spe- Cimens, the existence of which here was not known before. He deposited a few ofthem in our Museum. One of the specimens is a piece of fossil wood, found by him at Orwell Bay. It has red crystals ofsulpliate ofburytes,, or heavy spar, intermixed. It appears to belong to the genus pinites, of Lindley &. Hutton, und ifso, the rocks in which it is contained are identical with the upper parts ofthe Nova Scotia Coal-formation. Here is a startling factuand by further research, it is priSSible that beds of coal may be discovered in this Island. Here is a field for speculation and inquiry, and may the result he Complete success to those who have the spirit and the energy to embark in it! Your Committee would recommend, as an encouragement, that a Silver Medal be offered to the first individual that discovers a bed of Coal in the Island, and places a specimen ofit in the Museum. Such an in- ducement would set inquiry at work, and cause many persons to arm themselves with chisel, pickuxe and hammer, to make the discovery and gain the prize.

In conclusion, your Commistee would urge their constituents to renewed exertion in forwarding the objects oftlie Institute, and thus secure to themselves and poslerity a portion oftliose blessings and rational enjoyments w hicli a bountiful Creator has bestowed upon us, in this flourishing and rising Colony.

The following Resolutions were then severally proposed, and unanimously adopted :—

Beer,jun.—- That the Retort just read, he adopted and published.

II. Moved by Mr. J. E. Cooper, seconded by Mr. Thomas Petliick—

That the thanks of the Institute by given to those gentlemen who have delivered Lectures at the Institute for the past/year.

III. Moved by Mr. George Beer,jun., seconded by Mr. C. G. Davison—

That the thanks of the Institute by given to those persons who have contributed towards its usefulness by donations or other- Wise.

IV. Moved by the Rev. John Knox, seconded by Mr. H. Found— ,

That the thanks ofthe Institute be given to the Office-hearers, for their services during the past year, and for their cheering Report. » j

V. Moved by Mr. Jabez Rowe, seconded by Mr. Watson Duchemin— ,

That the thanks of the Institute be given to the Publishers of the three Newspapers of this Town, for their kindness in print- ing the proceedings and advertisements of the Institute, free of any charge.

VI. Moved by the Rev. John Knox, seconded by Mr. VVat— son Duchemin—

That the sum of Five Pounds be expended in purchasing a Sil- ver Medal, to be presented to the first individual who discovers a bed ofCoal in this Island, and deposites a specimen tlicreofin our Museum.

VII. Moved by Mr. C. G. Davison, seconded by Mr. J. B Cooper— _

That subscriptions be forthwith solicited for the purpose ofrais- ing a sufl‘icient sum for the purchase of such Philosoplncel Appa- ratus as will be best adapted to the objects oftlie Institute; and that Mr.'l‘lionias Pethick , J. I). Haszard, Esq., the Hon. Charles Young, F. Lungwnrtb,jun., Esq., and Mr. C.C. Davison be a Committee for the above purpose.

VIII. Moved by J. D. Haszard, Esq., seconded by Mr.’ J. B. Cooper—-

That the thanks ofthe Institute be presented to His Excellency the Lieutenant Governor, our respected Patron, for the interest he has manifested on belialfoftlie Institute. V

Avote of thanks was also passed to Mr. Nelis, for his attention in superintending the management of the Lecture Room, for the past year.

The Members then proceeded .to the election of Office- bearers; and the following gentlemen were chosen by bal- lot :— ' '

Mr. Isaac Smith, President. Mr. James B. Cooper, First Vice do. Mr. Watson Duchemin, Second Vice do.