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THE DaILy EXAMINER.

JANUARY 24, 1878.

Our Local Statesmen. Previous to the general election in August, 1876, the admirers of the men who now compose the Government were very profuse in praise of their favorites. It was said Mr. L. H. Davies was a lawyer of great attainments, could seize a law point more rapidly,and grapple withany legal ques- tion more suecessfully than any man at the bar. His legal acumen fitted him for a law-maker, and new laws must be made. Again, it was said that he understood Ts- land politics as well as Gladstone did the political questions of Great Britain. It was tue he had only sat two or three terms in Parliament, both sessions on the Opposi- tion side of the House, and had no oppor- tunity to develope his executive ability : but a man of such brilliant parts woula 2varn as much in one session as ordinary an! plodding men would gain by the ex- n years. In fact, he had ne need to learn, for “it was claimed’ that he was a heayen-born statesman. Men of genius, it has been said, possess the power t) do rapidly what others require a long time to accomplish. The friends of Mr. Davies evinced strong faith in his ability t block out and dash off school bills, assess- ment acts, and other bills, as rapidly as a business man does his letters. William Pitt did not possess so much energy and dash and quick-wittedness as our local statesman. Nextin rank, but not a whit inferior in ability, stood the politico-econo- mist now at the head of the Public Works Department. His friends and admirers claimed that, if not so dashing and eloquent as the Premier, yet he was more profound ; and, being a man of leisure, 01 his literary lounge in the Legislative Assembly, had studied the doctrines of John Stuart Mill, Adam Smith, Henry Clay, and German atatesmen with good resu'ts. Although these a>le men differ widely in their views on gs me of the most important doctrines o) litical economy, yet the spacious intellect of local s'atesman number two could grasp and analyze the differert views and deter- mine their effects when applied to the legis- lation of this colony. It is nothing but natural that a man whose mind is cast in the same mould as that of the great experi- mentalist, John Stuart Mill, should experi- ment in acts of pwziiament relating to the Department of Public Works. Others, again, of the Government had been success- ful in private business, and were competent to attend to public business. We propose merely to ascertain whether the expectat. ons of fond friends of the Government were realized, or Whether disappointment and chagrin were not the reward of their con- fdence. In doing so we do not ask our readers merely to take our opinion in the matter, although we claim the liberty of ex- pressing it when we like ; but, to judge by the’ Acts of last session, whether the intro- ducers of those acts can lay claim to any executive ability at all, far less the states- ship which their friends anticipated. _John Bright has said that statesmanship is ** that whereby, when we are asked to sanction a measure which, though inevitable, we make the old order slide into the new with the least possible jar or shock to any portion of society.” We ask, has there not been jar ani shock amounting to almost an earth- quake in public opinion as the result, of last acgsion’s legislatien? From centre to ¢ur- erence of the Island men have felt the School Bill, perhaps the best of the Acts, is little more than a transcript of the School Act of New Brunswick a matich larger and richer Province. The Act is anything but suitable to this small colony and fits upon it like the harness of a Clydesdale horse upon a Shetland pony ; or, to use a common expression, like a shirt on a marlin spike. The other Acts are so in- volved and interwoven, and the machinery so cumbersome, that friction everywhere exists in their application. The heavy tax- ation that has to be borne all the more birdensome io a portion of the people, be- cate they are nowpaying for theirlands. A penny in the price of aloaf of bread may not make any important change m the table of the rich man, but it makes | the ate of the poor man empty fora fortnight. So it is with the tax on lands which have been assessed. It may not effect those who have been freeholders for years;

perience of te

ecuntf shock. The

late tenantry are to go wi thout many neces- |

ries a yment of their lands and the taxes exact- ed atthe same time. as the predictions concerning the ability of these lozal statesmen have been correct }

Ig there anything in their acts correspond-

ing to the British definition of statesmanship! We judge of the skill and proficiency of a workman by his work. There is not one gingle inatance where the local statesmen have made ‘‘the old order” ‘* slide into the mew,” without a “ jar’ or “ shock.” The registration of voters names under the Act introduced last session, is done in the most yound-about and expensive manner that

gould be devised.

a : “7 inflicted we have unnecessaay expense; [ By Tel

graph to Reading Koom and | s

but the!

because of the heavy drain for the

Again, we ask, if)

The act has caused o §

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FOVIE Fifth Lecture of the Course in con.

ame — Bre her oe mers oper - Se ———s leit nina Ang EDS FEES EO t.- bt he ETN SIS i po , y s e j ‘. . 9 , cc i y t E | « jar’ and ‘‘ shock” from the fast, that} Lat a | Dy Telegraph. | 4 Ci) Advertisements, New Advertt wien {s thousands are deprived of their right) _ $$ — + ——— =| i 3 se es | — oon — ‘to exeréise their privilege of voting at ne r ¥ — . | ‘the polls both in Dominion and Local) SV.4A8& NEWS. r e ne . 4 | LECTURE. Elections, In addition to the injustice | hia i . Peak | 4

attached to the working of the Act. It is; a well known fact that the money expended | for copying the voters names from the; Sheriil's poll books, was completely thrown | away. ‘The lists were of no value at all, for} the County Judges were compelled to go back to the poll books, « thing whieh is not! contemplated in the Act. The number of| mistakes in spelling were so. great that} thousands would have been disfranchised | vere it not for the untiring efforts and hard | i labor of the County Judges and their clerks abor which extended over two imonths, | for which each Judge gets the small pittance | of and his clerks And | who are responsible for the errors which} be made? through any mistake of the copyist, the Clerk | of the Court, who has no control over the} matter, and who does not receive a cent for| his extra labor of revising the lists, is held liable for any mistake which may occur. Che poor clerk is the scape-goat for the sins of the Government and of employes. The sum of five hundred dollars was paid to some gentlemen here in the city for copying the voters’ names andthe lists were not worth the paper upon which they were written. In addition to all this we have the expenses of printing that which was of no value when done. We ask any reason- ible, candid elector where we wiil be landed if men who have shown such incapa- sity, and have done so much injury in one year, are allowed to continue in office. Agitate, agitate for your rights.

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SPO, nothing.

aoe i. tf a iman ts disfranchised |

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The Editors’ Astonishment.

Tux Grit Press is greatly exercised over the defeat of Vail, the Minister of Militia, in Digby, When M. Laurier was defeated in Arthabaska, the priests were accused of interfering to defeat him; and any amount f abuse was heaped on the poor French-

for, according to the ‘“ Freeman,” Wade, the opponent of the Government, received 2 majority of votes from every nationality and religion in Digby County. If the Gov- arnment organs would only see things as they are, they would have no occasion to rack their brains to find reasons for the de- ‘eat of their candidate. There is an old proverb which says that there are ‘* none 30 blind as those that won’t see.” The people have given these self-blinded editors 1 few ‘* Eye openers” lately, and they in- tend to continue the good work until ‘ he who runs may read.” The people see sev- eral million reasons for opposing the present corrupt Government, They see that th money has been squandered on steel rails, on Goderich harbor jobs, Kaminstiquia and Neeing hotel affairs. They see that the taxes have been increased on everything they use, by the *‘ Purists’ at the head of affairs ; and the proceeds lavished on their brothersand politicalfriends. Senator Simp- ‘on, the Ontario Purist, who was employed by the Government as a mesmerizer, declared on oath that the members returned from the Maritime Provinces last general election were d d scoundrels. The people find- ing there is more iruth than poetry in the Senators assertion, whenever they get. an opportunity, hasten to remedy the evil by turning out the scoundrels and putting honest men in their places. The people are patient; but when they see their hard earned money thrown away on steel rails that are lying useless; when they catch their representatives with their hands in, the public chest stealing the peoples money, forbearence ceases to be a virtue. While the Government has been lavishly squan- dering the public money and heaping on taxes to enable them to plunder more effec- tually, hundreds of honest men have become bankrupt. Still when Ministers, proved corrupt, have been sent to their constituents for re-election, and they have been rejected, Grit editors pretend to be astonished at the results. If the defeat of their candidates astonishes them so much now. how will they feel when the general election next year will send nine-tenths of; them to the ‘‘ right about face.”

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Tre Entertainment Last Evening.

Last evening an excellent entertainment was given in Market Hall. The music was under the direction of Mrs. Pennee ; and, both instrumentai and vocal, was very

men of that constituency. But in Digby | they have not even that miserable excuse ;;

fine. Among the performers were Mrs. Kickham, Misa Newbery, Mr. Vinnecombe, | Mr. Fletcher. Mrs. Pennee, Miss Mc-: Ewen, Miss Newbery, Mr. Hermans, Dr. | Creamer and Mr. Caven sang solos. There | were three choruses, in which a large! amount of young growing talent was en-| joyed. The Temperance Addresses of| the Rev. B. McDonald, Senator Howlan, | Rev. Dr. O’Brien and John Gaffney, | were among the best we ever heard. | The Rev. Mr. McDonald says that the, Catholic. Total Abstinence Union, under! the auspices of which the entertainment was, given, now numbers 5,000 members, and} will soon number 7,000.

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Stipendiary Magistrate’s Court.

| Jan. 24—AtSthe Stipendiary Magistarte’s | Court this morning, J. McDonald, drunk and | ‘iveapable, was fined $1 or four days. Peter) McLennan, for the same offence, was fined the | same. Richard Mitchell, for selling liquor without license, was fined 332. Case ap- pealed.

Race.—A very fine race took place on the | North River ice on Wednesday evening, be-' tween Dr. Jenkins’ three-year old ‘‘ Young Hamiltonian ” and McKenzie’s ‘‘King Bird Jr.” The first heat was splendidly trotted, and was won by ‘‘King Bird Jr.” Thesecond heat wasa good contest, and was won by ‘‘Hamiltonian.” The third was also splen- aa trotted, and was won by ‘‘King Bird, |

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Thomas Coughiin, Darnley, to Miss Elsie,

Gertrude Cantello, youngest daughter of John _W. and Margretta L. Scott, aged I year and |

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Daily Examiner.) i

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The Russians have appoimted a Greek Archbishop Governor of Adrianople.

[t was announced yesterday that Sulet- man Pasha had arrived at Drania with the bulk of his army 30,000 men, and tele- graphed to Constantinople for transports to | be sent to Karala Bay.

Tho Ri ;

ONDON, dan. 24;

lussian losses to January 10th ex- ceed 82,000 men. ;

Part of Suleiman’s army goto Gallipoli and part to Constantinople.

The Russian army arrived at Keslian and are expected in the” neighborhood of Galli- pol on Saturday.

Lord Northcote, ia a speech in Parlia- ment, said that the Governinent -fuily intended to protect Gallipoli and Constan- tinople. :

Gold 101}. Exchange

unchanged.

Responsibiiity.

The ‘‘ Chronicle’ says, ‘‘ Mr. Woodgate and Mr. Passow are responsible for the in- crease.” Thatis a favorite present Government. When Mr. McKen- zie is charged with buying 50,000 tons of steel rails years and years before they are wanted, at $54 a ton, when, if he had, waited he might have obtained them at $36 a ton—when he ischarge] with responsibility he turns it off on Mr. Fleming and says ‘‘ Oh, Mr. Fleming is responsible.”

When Mr. Jones is charged with supply- ing P. O. printing to the tune of $14,277.- %} a year, where, under a former contrac- tor, the same printing only cost the Govern- ment $5,116, he says, ‘‘ Oh, Mr. Passow and Woodgate are responsible!’ That is not true. The local authorities protested against the quantity and the quality of the ‘* Citizen’s work ; but Mr. Huntington, ac- ting under pressure from Messrs. Jones and Vail, ordered the work to be received. Who does not know the visits that were tnade to Ottawa, and the pressure brought to bear before the ‘‘ Citizen’s’ ‘* enormous prices for inferio. work” was agreed. to by the

Government ?—Hy. Reporter. Ap CUT THIS OUT & KEEP IT. GIR 6 Sicilian Hair Renewer

Xemember the onty place to get —FOR—

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§ Medical Hall, Sir Garnet Woisley on the State of

“a Dodd A> 8 jan 2! Lliw-3w Europe.

Sir Garnet Wolsley, in the January num- ber of the Nineteenth Century, has a long article on France as a military power. He contrasts very favorably the present strength with its strength in 1870, and says :— ** Mistaken as MacMahon may be in regard to home politics, he has at least succeeded in making France once more a great militar;

power.” The year 1878 seems destined, says Sir Garmet, to be one of great

events for Europe, and, so far as he can judge at present of events pregnant with future injury to England in particular. Germany 1s our natural ally as long as she remains simply a military power, but should she take Holland, and so seek to rival us upon the sea, it would be the alliance of France we should naturally look to. Hol- land, France, Belgium and England, allied together would form a league thas even proud Germany would feel was too powerful for her to attack.

a? Singer's Globe Medicine, SN by 6S TONIC MEDICINE,

Champion Prezared Food,

—AND—

GRAVEL PAPER FOR CANARIES,

teceived by Express at *,. Dodd's Medical Hall, 2 Ny eZ

jan24-law-3w Married

Cn the 23rd inst., at the residence of the bride’s father, by Rev. J, Lathern, Mr. George Edward Hughes, of the Apothecaries’ Hall Co., to Miss Anna Gordon, the only daughter of William Boyle, Esq., of Spring Park.

At the residence of W. H. Findley, Esq., on 22nd inst., by Rev. J. M. McLeod, Mr. Robert McKay to Miss Julia Ann Emery, both of Wood Islands.

On the 17th January, at the residence of the officiating clergyman, Rev. RK. Lairi, Mr.

third daughter of Mr. Johm McNeill, Fermoy, Lot 18.

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Died.

On Friday, the 18th inst., of diptheria,

ET

19 days. .

At Clifton, New London, on Tuesday, the 15th inst., of cancer, Isabel, the beloved wife of Jonathan McLeod, aged 45 years and ten months.

At his residence, Lot 5, on the 8th January, 1878, James ™feNanght, aged 75 years, much regretted by his numerous friends. The de- ceased was a native of Dumfrieshire, Scot- ee this Island in the year

New York, Jan. 24. |

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Vocal aud Instrumental, at

ST, PATRICK’S HALL,

THIS (THUGSBAY) EVESIAS.

AT 8 O'CLOCK, SHARP!

ADMISSION 7 FREE!

A, A. MACDONALD.

January 24, 1873.

Weare the Agents for the

fast Steal Single-ply Springs,

which stood the test so well last season.

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Buy no other Single Ply Springs but ARMSTRONG’S PATERT !

60 PAIRS IN STOCK,

all sizes, to carry from 160 to 859 Ibs.

All Warranted |!

and sold at Manufacturers’ prices.

SEND FOR PRICE LIST. W. E. DAWSON & CO.

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DR. H. A. PARKER, SURGEON DENTIST, (LATE OF OTTAWA). St. Lawrence Hotel. 9 a. m. to 6 p. m.

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Office, $ Office Hours : Jan. 12, ’"78—160i eod

OUR STOCK

—FOR—

GARRIACE BUILDERS

IS VERY COMPLETE.

Over 50 Tons Bar Iron, 49 Bales. Tire Stcel, 209 Elliptic Carriage Springs, 110 sets Axles.

ASSORTED SIZES, from § to 12 inch,

and a very large Stock of

CARRIAGE & MILL BOLTS, RING BOLTS, STEP PADS, &C.

which we offer to cash and prompt paying customers at better prices than ever before.

W.E. DAWSON & CO.

Jan. 18—2aw ar 3i

‘Wanted, Immediately, Housekeeper & Cook—A woman

of experience and of good moral character Ap-

~ will find a good situation and good pay. ply immediately to E. D. STAIR, intelligence Office. Jan. 1S—lw

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AN fApprentice to learn the Cabinet-

4% making business. A stealy, lively boy wanted.

E. D. STAIR, Cabinet Maker.

Jan. 18—lw

NORTH STAR COFFEE AND LUNCH ROOMS

= AN

OYSTER SALOON.

MRS. E. COOMBS,

SUCCESSOR TO J. CARROL,

N EALS served at all hours of the day and + evening, at reduced rates.

OYSTERS sent to all parts of the City at the very low price of

30 CENTS PER QUART!

Also for sale by the Barrel, Bushel, or Peck to suit purchasers.

nection with the ¥. M. C. Association,

| will be delivered

‘On Friday Evening, Jan, 26

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JANUARY 25th,

BY REV. J. 6. BERRIE, | Subject: ‘‘ London Work and Play.”

7.30 ; J. McLEOD, See’y.

Doors open at to commence at 8.

Admission 10 cents.

Jan, 24, 1878.

GRAND Skating Tournament,

CITIZENS’ SKATING RINK!

SATURDAY, 26th INST.,

Consisting of HURDLE, BLINDFOLD, and BARREL RACES. Prizes will be distributed to the successful competitors. Prizes will also be given to the best LADY anl GENTLEMAN SKATER. GALBRAITH’S BAND at 4 p. m, Admission to non-ticket hoiders, 25 cts. Jan. 24, 1878.

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The insolvent Act of 1875, and Amending Acts,

In the matter ofp SYLVANUS KEITH, am

Insolvent.

WRIT of Attachment has been issued im LX this cause, and the Creditors are notified to meet at my office, in Charlottetown, ia Queen’s County, on THURSDAY, the thirty- first day of JANUARY, instant., at eleven o'clock in the forenoon, to receive statements of his affairs and to appoint an Assignee if they

see fit. B. WILSON HIGGS, Official Assi Charlottetown, P. E. Island, Bary) January i9, 1878. jan%%

TENDERS.

Mayor’s Orrice, Charlottetown, Jan. 21, 1878.

EALED TENDERS will be received af this Office, until noon of the 3ist day of January next, from persons willing to contract for furnishing and putting up from 400 to 600 Street Signs. Pattern to be seen at the Mayor’s Office. The Council will not be bound to accept the lowest or any Tender. By order, WM. B. MORRISON, City Clerk.

Jan, 21—-2aw t 3lst pres 2w

GROCHRY >

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FTOVISION UOTE

Cor. Great George & Kent Sts.

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NHE Subscriber wishes to inform his friende and the public generally that he sti keeps on hand a choice assortment of

“roceries and Provisions, AT HIS OLD STAND,

and will be pleased to have them call and inspect for themselves.

- ON HAND, 10 CHESTS CONGOD TEA, (‘*‘ New Season ”’) 1,000 Lbs. Canadian Cheese, 10 Gasks American Kerosene Oil, (120° test ; 35 cts. per gal.)

20 BARRELS SUGAR

(all kinds),

100. Bhis, Sup, Extra Flour,

> Puns. Very Choice

MOoOLASSHS

20 doz. Pickles,20 doz. Assorted Jams 20 boxes Dessert Prunes, 7 100 Tins Sardines, TINS PEACHES, PINEAPPLES, 3 STRAWBERRIES, TOMATOES

Ch’town, Jan. 14, 1878—2 aw

PINE BOARDS For Sale by RARE GHANGE. Box Sleighs. PETER H. TRAINOR’S,

30,00 F. 8S. HANFORD & CO, Carriage and Sleigh repairing and Painting Kent St., opposite the Rocklin House,

FEET PINE BOARDS. Ch’town, Jan. 13—3i 1 REAT BARGAINS € high turned and solicited. Charges moderate, at Ch'town, Jan, 17, 1877.—41

NEW RAISINS, ZANTE CURRANTS DRIED APPLES, STEWING

300 QUARTS CRANBERRIES, CREEN CRAPES. 300 LBS. SMOKED HALIBUT, 25 QTLS. CODFISH, 100 BOXES DIGBY HERRING.

and all goods usually found in a First~ Class Grocery Store. =

FAMILIES SUPPLIED BY THE MONTH

DONALD NICHOLSON.

Jan. 16, 1878—y.

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