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FEBRUARY 19, 1878.

Disoloyalty in the Cabinot. Tuer is nothing in these British vinoes so highly valued as loyalty. ie avirtue assiduously cultivated—and th man who does not, at all events, set some pretensions to it, need n ot fondl hopes of advancement. Mr. McKenzie however, as it would seem, is resolved upor mitigating somewhat the severe strain 0! loyalty which has for years pressed upon the dwellers in these northern latitudes. fle never was a fervent admirer of Royalty, for, in one of his speeches, he asserted tha it would have been better for the world 1 the head of every Stuart had been cut off. Mr. McKenzie may not be disloyal for all this, as it is quite possible to hate the Stuarts well and still love mon- archy, as represented in Great Britain. But even onthis possibility Mr. McKenzie’s latest act casts some doubt. He has raised to the position of Minister of Militia a man to whom tlie charge of disloyalty, of a very aggravated nature, has been brought home, Mr. Jones of Halifax, in byegone days, ac- tuated we know not by what passions or grievances, said, in accents most emphatic that he would greatly rejoice when the day arrived and he saw the British flag lowered from the citadel of Halifax. This is the game Mr. Alfred Jones who was lateiy made Minister of Militia by Mr. Melenzie — 2 position which no man of dowtful loyalty should be allowed to occupy. That Mr. Jones did make this rabidly disloyal speech, eannot fur 2 moment be doubted. The evidence rests on tho testimony of Sir Hastings Doyle, who, in a letter to Dr. Tupper, enumerates tho different persons in whose hearing Mr. Jones gave vent to his disloyal sentiments. The letter rans thus:

**My Dear Torrrr, — More about my friend (?) Alfred Jones. HereWith I send an account of the meeting at which he made use of the disloyal expression, that ‘when the British fiag is hauled down from the citadel he would take off his hatand cheer.’ The judges who were present most distinctly heard him say so, and Thomson (Howe's son in- a) and others, who were atthe meeting, ali declare to his having made uae of those expressions, and that his whole speech was of a most in- flammatory nature * * * I have sent him to Coventry ever since.”

Now, we would remark, in view of Mr. Jones’ elevation to the responsible position he- now occupies in a Ministry which has sworn allegiance to the British throne, that the results of disloyalify when directed by Courts of Justice are strangely different in England andin England's colonies. Not so yery long ago ayoung irish soldier,who in the sarmth of his patriotism had indulged, ina letter to a friend, in some sorrowtul expres- gicns over his country’s wrongs, was tried by court-martial, and severally punished. Mr. Jones, however, aiter asserting that ‘‘when the British fiag was hauled down from thio citade! he would take off his hat and cheer,” Is aot only allowed to go untried but is positively put into a military position, and honored with the sortiolio of Minister of Militia. Yet the transgression of the young irish suldier was trivial, compared with the palpable disloyalty of the Canadian Minister of Militia. No peaceful negovia- tions could, we believe, induce England to haul down her flag from the citadel of Hali- fax. Only disco afiture and defeat could bring avout such an issue; and at this dis- comfiture and disgrace of his country, Mr. Alfred Jones was prepared to raise his hat and cheer. It is to be hoped, for the tran- quility of the Dominion, that Mr. Jones will not imbue tho militia over which he now presides, with his own rebellious spirit, in order to gratify his longing for sending up over Britain’s crumbling Empire that ‘‘cheer” which was once so dear to his

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Ons of the most cowardly and brutal as- saults ever chronicled in our columns was perpetrated by two unknown miscreants on the person of Mr. James Wise, on Monday night, near his residence, on Richmond street. Mr. Wise isa young man who was to be married this morning to a young lady who resides at the south side of the city. He visited her in the evening at her father’s residence, where he remained until about eleven o'clock. Returning homewards, he was attacked by the two ‘‘unknowns,” one of whom dealt hima violent blow with a heavy stick on the head, which insiantly felled him to the ground. They then beat him in the most inhuman manner possible, after which they robbed him of eighty-two dollars. The perpatration of such as as- sault and robbery on an inoffensive young man,on the eve of his wedding, excites double attention, and all endeavors should be made by the police authorities to bring the desperadoes to grief

Tnx following Query has been sent to us for publication : ‘‘ Would the Argus please give a reason for not publishing the report of the North Lako Meeting of the 18th of

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Supreme Court. > g ee } The following is a mere outline of Judge Poters’ charge to the Jury in the case ol

the Crown against Martin Carroll :

GENTLEMEN oF THE JURY: It is not my in tention to follow the learned counsel that have addressed you through their long and able ments. You areaware that in my position i cannot do more than draw your attention the law, the evidence, and the facts of the ease, und leave the issue with yourselves, First, 1t will be necessary for us to examine the charges in this case. A number of individuals have wen accused with rioteously assembling upon he public streets on the 12th of July last. Next; the traverser at the Bar has been charged vith being identitied with the alleged rioters. tefore we take up the facts of the case, I shall ‘xplain to you whata riot is. Mr. Hodgson, he counsel for the defence, has already, to my nind, very ably, clearly and correctly ex jlained to you the law relating to riots. But a order to refresh your memories, so that you nay retire to the jury-room with clear percep ions of the law, and be enabled to determine whether or not the traverser st the Bar has been guilty of engaging in a riot, t will be well for mo to recapitulate the lega: colanation of the term riot. Wgeh more 1an three persons inect, an { band themselves wether for the purpose of carrymy out a com m object, they may ve termed rioters. Or,

> number more than three have assembled

non the street without any preconcerted de ‘o, it may be, perhaps, for legitimate pur oses, and events transpire which lead these en to combine in a breach of the peace, and tite im one com son object, then their ions are riotous. Now, gentlemen, if the en who assembled in front of the Orange Hall m the 12th of July last, and were engaged in shrowing stones or firiag pistol shots, were tirst proved thet they it matters not whether tones were thrown first or pistol shots were ired first. ‘Tio satisfy your minds as to there eing a riot, you have not Go consider, or ascer- ain, which were the agressors, or which of ine parties wore merely deiending themselves, but to judge from the testimony of witnesses, if either party had a common object, and were ndeavoring to accomplish that object. Then you

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rad a common object.

. } | Ra i. 7 Pras will have to ascertain whether or not the Lra- in concert with

verser at the Bar was acting hose who assembled for riotous purposes, be ‘ora he can be either convicted or acquitted. 1 thin< I have said sudicient on this point. It has been said by one of the counsel for the de fenee that this action is brought against the fraverser at the Bar bythe organization called lrangemen. If that were the case, then I, as , jadge, should be ashamed of the position whieh | have oceupied for the last week or so, snd you, as a jury, would occupy the most! lisgraceful situation that has ever been heid by 2 jury in this colony. But this is not the case. ‘his maa has been arraigned by the U:llcers of he Crownfor an allezed violation of the laws f the land. Society, for its own protection, a3 brought this triai. Society recogaises tue: aportance of imaintaining aad upholding the aajesty of the law by waich peace ant order wre secured. Society looks with a jealous eye ipon any attempt to set the law at de-

ianee. What are the ends of civic gov-| wnment, and how has the law been brought to its present state? Mea

first appropriated to themselves a portion oi she soil and erected small habitations for themselves and families. In order that these iavitations might be permanently secured, and | that no unjust and violent acts might deprive | casn of the homes which they had industriously labored to secure, laws wore devised recogniz- ing the rights of property. From these early laws sprang others for the protection of life and peacs. Upon these laws, as a foundation, rest the whole superstructure of eur civil code oy which the ends of civil government are ef- ‘acted. If serious disturbances occur and no otice be taken of them by society, or the of- icers whose duty itis to protect society, then the pillars which support the structure will be gradaally undermined and the waole fabric will fall to the ground, making life and prop- srty insecure, Not ogly do we find laws by which peace and harmony exist in communities and in countries separate and apart from the thers; but there are the laws by which na- tions bind themselves to regard the mghts ef each other. The Jaw cf nations a boundary of three marine leagaes, in- side of which boundary two navies at war with each other, if on neutral grounds, cannot strike a blow. ‘The law of nations will not permit the invasion of neutral grounds or yater, or allow them to be made tue arena in which other nations shall settle their differ- snees. Althoggh the stronger power may be saraged because victory passes beyond her ceach by the weaker Power sceking refuge in weutral waters, yet the law of nations must be upheld. When we see so much importance uttached to the Law of Nations, of how much g eater importance are the laws by which com. munities are governed, ‘The law compels us to wttie our ditierences in a peaceable manner ind nof by a strong hand. It is designed to lirect our whole force aguinst any combination which may offer usinjury. Jt has been said that the ‘‘gan and sword are symbols of war,” but I may that the policeman’s baton is the symbol of peace. Why do we value those laws so highly? It is because the judicious administration of them permits us a3 men, our wives and daughters, to pass through the streets without fear of insult er injury. I have eadeavored to show you the importance which attaches to the civil law and also to dis- abusa your minds, if auy impression has been wade by the counsel for the defence, in his at- tempt to show that this trial is brought at the instance of a secret organization. Before | proceed to examine the facts of the case which you, a3 jurors, have now to try, let me say with regard to the arguments advanced by the learned counsel on both sides of the case as to the right of secret religious societies to march in procession with banners and flags flying, that you have not to decide whether it is legal or illegal, judicious or injudicious, wise or un- wise. Able arguments have been made by the counsel for defence to show that Orange pro-

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cessions are not sanctioned by the law of the land, and that the bitter feelings created by the faunting of Orange banners lead to dis. turbances between Orangemen and Roman Ca- tholics. Now, as a lawyer, | must say Orango- men and members of other secret societies have a right to march so long as they do so peaceably and quietly and give no cause of offence to any portion of the community. Butas to the wisdom of marching with banners haviag upon them in seriptions that only stir up feelings of animos: lity, L give it as my opinion that the sooner tue | processions are discontinued the better. We ‘tind that in many parts of the Dominion riots have occurred upon the 12th of July, the day

celebrated by Orangemen. Many timid, peace-

the celebration of that day because of ithe danger of serious disturbances occurring, ] he learned Connsel, in conducting the case for the defendant, have endeavored to prove an aftr, Now, an alibi ia very often true and sometimes it is false; but it may also be composed of truth and falsehood. mixed up with fictron plausable appearance of truth. im the es idence upon which they reat the alibi, Connolly, a witness for the defence, says that he, in company with the traverser at the Bar, went down to the house of young Sweeney, he was not at home. Witness then says they went to the house of old man Sweeney, and this ocenrred at half-past seven im the evening, the Orange procession having in the meantime broken up. While at Sweeny’s Car- roll was asked if he had seen the Orange Ce céssion. He replied, “1 did not, nor do Il want to go near it.” This, gentlemen, ts very strong evidence, and quite suflicient upon which to rest an alidi- But the evidence of Landrigan, a witness for the defence, st ited in his cross-examination that he saw Cartoll walk- ing past his place upon the sidewalk while the procession was passing in the middle of the street. ‘Take this, together with the state- ments of six or seven witnesses for the Crown, who say that they saw Carroll at an early stage of the disturbance, and you will be able to ar- rive ab the, truth. ‘The next point for you to determine is wheter or not the disturbance which occurred in this city on the 12th of July last was ariot. I will here ask you to divest yourself of all feelings which may bias you in in attempt to arrive at a correct verdict. it is said that on the great day of judgment, wien all people, and nations and tongues shall be summoned to apoear before the Great Judge f all the earth, the Books shall be opened, and men shall be judged according to their deeds. [ask you, then, to take the evidenve which has been given and from that alone try the maa whois arraigned at the Bar of this Court. A number of witnesses have shown that the traversera assembled in front of the Orange Hall; and thata number were en saged in throwing stones at the window of the

to give the wholea Let us examine

Lolge. Ithas also been proved that pistol shots were fired both from the door of the

Lodge and from the windows. Now, this being the case a riot must have occured, for both those who threw stones and those: who fired pistols had a common ob,ect. You cannot blame those who were attacked for defending them if a man is tired at—if stones are thrown at him it is but natural for him to use something to defend himself. However, this has nothing whatever to do with the case. Now, geutiemen, the next point for you to set- tle is the part-which the traverser at the Bar took in the disturbance. ‘Take the evidence to ascertain if he was implicated in the riot. Some of the witnesses for the Crown have sworn that Uarroll used threats in the morning, when the Urangemen were leaving the waiarf to go up the River. If this be true, and tie traverser assembled with others to carry out his threats, then he may be implicated. The evidence of Dr. Jenkins goes to show that Car- oll, with others, brought out from a yard near »y a ladder, and attempted to place it against the wall of the buildiag. There mast have been a common object when this waa done. [t is not necessary. for me to go through all the evidence wWuich has been given in by both sides in this case. In conclasion, gentlemec, I will say that your duty is plain. First, you have to satisfy your minds respecting the charge of riot; then you will examine that portioa of the tes- timony which relates personally to the trav- erser at the Bar, and take into consideration the a/isi which the learned counsel have en- deavored to prove,

The above report does not give an ade quate idea of the address as deliverad by Judge Peters.

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The work of developing is continued vig- orously. Tunneling for Albertite is com- menced at a depth of two hundred and fifty feet. The prospect continues favorable. All the formations passed through in shafting and tunneling are oil-producing, and indi- cative of Albertite; and two small leaders have been penetrated a short distance from the bottom of the shaft. The tinances of the Company are ina healthy condition, being free from debt and 7} per cent only having yet been called in. It is ostimated that the proceeds fron the Roll of the Stock a out 250 shares yes to dispose of will be sufficient to meet the requiremen’s of the works until spring, when a further callof 24 per cent. will be made, and so on. Liabil- ities not exceeding 125 per cent. See pros- pectus to be procured trom Wm. Patrick, one of the Directors, now at the Revere House.

At the Stipendiaay Magistrate’s Court this morning, Henry Thompson and Igna- tius Roche were fined $2 each or eight days for being drunk and incapable. The former paid the fine, while the latter went up for eight days. James McGill, on complaint of Joseph McHachern, for threatening lan- guage, whereby the plaintiff became in fear that the defendant would do him = grevious bedily harm. The matter being of a very mild description, the defendant was fined 5 cents and costs. Ronald Steele, for furious driving, was again fined $3.24. William Potter (colored) from West End, was fined $16 and costs for selling liquor without license.

Remember the entertainment, under the uspices of King Sulomon Lodge, No. 9, of A. F. & A. M., this evening, at 3 o'clock. The entertainment will consist of Music, Addresses and a Lecture on Masonry by the Rev. A. Osborne. This entertainment will be very interesting and should be liberally patronised. "

Wrrnesses are still being examined fer the Crown in the case of the Queen vs. Thomas McCloskey, for riot. Little interest

concerned seem reluctant, and the Court is not attended by the usual number of spec- tators.

Taw Northern Light has left the memory of our citizens. She still lies ice bound in the straits, and, we are informed, presents a very picturesque appearance between two insignificant berges.

Tas English, American and Colonial! mails left Cape Tormentine at noun to-day. | They will not arrive in this city until to-'

able, law-abiding citizens have begun to dread ' morrow morning,

‘personnel of the Ministry and the House isince 1874.

Sufiicient truth may be |

gp ape s* | ing. appears to be manifested in this trial, as all

A Brief Retrospect. Great changes have taken place in the

The Ministers who have con- sidered it becoming, after persuading the people to give them an opportunity of ‘re- forming” the country, to take office at the first fat opportunity, are as follows :—

SALARY. Mr. Dorion, $ 7,000 Mr. W. Ross, ' 3,000 M. Fournier, 7,000 Mr. Laird, 10,000 Mr. Macdonald, 10,000 M. St. Just, 10,000 M. Cauchon,

10,000

The Government supporters who have gone to their reward are -— Mr. Bodwell, Mr. Stirton, Mr. Moss, Mr. Tremaine,

$ 3,000 2,500 6,000 2,500

$14,000

The list of the dead is as follows :-—

Hon. M. C. Cameron,

Mr. Scatcherd,

Mr. Adam Gordon,

Hon. J. H. Cameron,

Mr. Cunningham,

Mr. Harvey.

Sixty-nine constituencies have been

opened since January, 1874; a few of them more than once. Of these forty-nine be longed to the Ministry, sixteen to the Op- position, and four returned Independents. The Opposition have gained eighteen of these Ministerial seats, and the Government have gained two of the constituencies held by the Opposition. Four Ministerial seats besides have been won by gentlemen calling themselves independents. The Govern- ment’s majority in the House has fallen from a hundred to forty on a strict Party vote.

AGRAND FANSY DRESS”

CARNIVAL |

WILL BE HELD AT THE RINK,

a Thursday, Feb, 23th, 1878,

Commencing at 8 p.m. (Sharp.)

ROULBS: _ No’ one will be allowed to skate unless in Costume.

Personation of Religious orders will nat be permitted.

No gentleman will be allowed to personate a female character,

Only those taking part in the Carnival will be allowed in the Dressing Rooms.

Strict order will be enforced in all parts of the building.

ADMISSION: Gentlemen and Ladies in Costume will be admitted free, Season ticket holders for promenade, 25 cts.

Non-ticket holders for promenade, 50 cts.

The Rink will be suitably decorated for the occasion.

Galbraith’s Band will be in attendance, and will perform a select programme from 8 till 11 p. re.

All intending to take part in the Carnival must hand in their names to Dr. Strickland en or before Tuesday, 26th instant.

Ch’town, Feb. 19, 1878.

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No. 1} s Feb. 18, 1877 Queen st

RINGS.

LOT of Solid Geld KEEPER RINGS (handsomely engraved.) Also, Solid 9, 12, 15, and 18 Carat Gold WEDDING RINGS received to-day. W. W. WELLNER,

Feb. 18, 1878—3i

Bank of PE Island,

TYNHE Annual Meeting the Stockholders of this Bank will be held at their Banking House, im Charlottetown, on TUESDAY, the fifth day of March next, at 12 o'clock, noon, for the purpose of electing Directors for the ensuing year, and thetransaction of such other business as may be laid before them.

Proxies for voting must be left with the Cashier at least one day previous to the meet-

J. R. BRECKEN, Cashier, Ch’town, Feb. 19, 1878—a rg dp

ADDRESSES

sat cone

Messrs, Palmer and Longworth

in the case of the QUEEN #s. MARTIN CARROUWUL, for Riot, are now on gale in the Bookstores, in Pamphlet form.

PRICE,5 CENTS.

New TDdwvertisements,

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LL OUTSTANDING ACCOUNTS paid by lst MARCH, there will By unpleasantness immediately after. Mind that,

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HE Subscriber wishes to inform his friends and the public generally that he atilt keeps on hand a choice assortment of

liroceries and Provisions,

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ON ERAND,

10 CHESTS CONGOU TEA,

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20 BARRELS SUGAR

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3 Puns. Very Choice MOTTASSHS 20 doz. Pickies, 29 doz. Assorted Jame: 20 boxes Dessert Prunes,

190 Tins Sardines.

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I Ch t Crm

YHE Annual General Meeting of the Share-

in the Young Men’s Christian Association Hall, Charlottetown, on

Wednesday, the 13th March,

AT THREE 0’OLOCK,

for the election of Directors for the ensuing, year and the transaction of other business.

FENTON T. N EWBERY,

Oh’town, Feb, 19, 1878,

Feb. 9, 1878—pat taw till meeting

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holders of the above Company will be held *

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