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Tur City Council meets this evening.
Tue Liverpool cotton trade continues to be very much depressed.
Sr. Lawrence Base Ball Club will play to- morrow afternoon at Victoria Park.
Tox Ton TeravKkum’s ‘Flower of the!‘
Prairies for sale at Watson’s Drug Store.
Tue steamer Miramichi arrived from Mon- treo! to-day with a large cargo of merchan- c d flour,
ARCE Haursut.—The schooner /ngeni- © +, which arrived at Sydney, C. B., on the 25th ult.. had a halibut on board which weighed *0 pounds.
Trabe between Montreal and Antwerp seems to be expanding, Seventy thousand bushels of wheat are presently to be sent from the great Canadian port to that of Belgium.
Mr. WetsH, who has so well represented the United States at the Court of St. James, has been led by domestic afflictions to resign his post and will return to America next month.
A GOOD CABINET ORGAN, cost $130, will be sold for $60. Apply iunmediately at this office. {july 31, 31]
Mr. Cuaries Betrorp, formerly editor of the Mail, will shortly be appointed Assistant Librarian at Ottawa, in place of Mr. Lajoie, to be superanuated.
Tuk attention of the Board of Health is di- rected to a stagnant pool of water on western (trafton street, which daily threatens to breed sickness in that locality.
Tue tliree-masted schooner D. M. Foster arrived from Toronto, yesterday, with 600 barrels of flour to F. T. Newbery & Co. ; 300 de., 75 bags do,, and 25 barrels vinegar to Carvell Bros.
Tox Yon Teruckum’s “Flower of the Prsicie’ for sale at Watson's Drug Store.
Smoke THE PinaroreEs, manufactured from choice Havana, by A. Isaacs, St. Jobn, N. B., whose agent is in town with a fine selection of
cigars.—jly 30 4i pd
Tue Regular Monthly Meeting of the “ P. E. L. Fish and Game Protection Association” will be eld at Dr, Strickland’s office, on Saturday (to-merrow)night, at 8 o’clock.— S. D. Firzesracp, Sec’y, &c.
WE are authorized to state that John Ball, Esq., will be a candidate for Ward Four at the approaching civie election. We want such men as Mir. Ball at the Council Board, and we hope he will be returned by a handsome ma- jority.
Ture steamer Worcester sailed for Boston esterday evening with a cargo consisting of , 366 cases of lobsters, 672 bbls. mackerel, 538
eases egys, and 16 crates of fowls, valued at $19,279. She had also on board nine
passengers.
Messrs. J. J. Bremner, Michael Dwyer and Hon. Rebt, Boak left Halifax for Toronto and other Canadian cities, on Wednesday, to endeavor to raise $100,000, the balance of stock required to start a sugar refinery in that city.
Beecuer’s Lecrures.—A plan of the Lec- ture Room will be ready and can be seen at Geo. E. Full’s store, on Monday morning, Aug. 4th, where, on the payment of ten cents extra, parties desiring can secure any seats they may prefer. —augl 2i
WILLIAM WHEELER was, te-day, committed for trial at the Hilary term of the Supreme Court,.by Theophilus DesBrisay. Esq., and Peter McGowan, Esq,, J. P's, on charge of arson and larceny. Particulars of the crimes for which he has been committed are crowded out of this issue.
Tue GovsRNMENT, we learn, have approved of the regulations prepared by the Stipendiary Magistrate for employing the criminals of Queens County Jail on the streets of the city, in charge of the keeper. We understand that the Magistrate intends sending the prisoners to work on the streets immediately.
Ton ‘lon Ternuxum’s “ Flower of the Prairie” for sale at Wats« n’s Drug Store.
Mackeret Fisninc.—The catch of mackerel in Shediac harbor this season has been re- markably good. One day last week, Rev. E. A. W. Hanington, of Ottawa, and Mr. W., L. C. Hanington, accompanied by a Frenchman,
ht eight hund mackerel inside of an hour and a half.
A iTTLe Boy named Currie, whose parents reside on Water street, had a narrow escape frem drowning in the dock between Peake’s No. l and No. 2 whese pene The little
Ww, in com with others, went in to ae at 1 oan He waded towards the channel of the dock, when he accidently slipped im and sank to the bottom. A few moments after he sank his body appeared, floating on the surface, apparently «tiff and lifeless. “Mr. Fredeii:k Douse was passing at the time, and saw the body in the water. Hequickly threw ef his coat, gallantly sprang into the water— which was sbout ten feet deep—and swam ashore, carrying with him the lifeless body. The body was remoyed to Mr. Bank's resi- dence, where, after a short treatment, it showed symptoms of returning life. At two o'clock the boy had fully recovered from the effects of the almost fatal ducking, and was fit for removal to his home.
To-pay the market was very large and well stocked with cherries, black currants, cauli- flowers, carrots, and vegetables of all descrip- i la the stalls 7 Messrs. Dawson & Page were displayed a splendid assortment of cauliflowers, and we were shown by Mr, James Lewis several bunches of carrets and turnips Jwhich were surprisingly large for the resent season. Prices were as follows: Beef, vemall) per lb., from 6 to 12 cents; do., per qr., from 5 to 8 cents; mutton, from 5 to 10 cents; veal, from 3 to 7 cents r lb.; lamb, per Ib., from 6 to 10 cents ; utter (fresh) 14 to 16 cents; do. (tub) from 12 to 13 ceats per lb.; chickens, from 35 to 45 cents; ducks from 20 to 25 certs; potatoes, from 35 to 40 cents; oats, from 45 to 50 — e from 10 to 12 cents -" ee y, trex 35 to 40 cents ; green per qt. 12 to 16 cents; currants (black) ae ahs from 8 ppp bir ty ae ote.; do - ) oe. per qt.; potatoes (new) per peck, from ets.; old per bushel, ae 38 to 42 cts.
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Ex ‘ Prince Edward” and other Steamers.
All carefully selected in the Best and Cuearest Markets.
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DRESS SILKS !
Best Value ever offered in the City.
SHIRTS, , &c., Cheap
FROM 6C. PER PAIR. LINDERS & DRAWERS,
LADIES’ COTTON HOSE, SUSPENDERS
CHIN TS’
EMBROIDERY, From 4c. per yard, a great selection.
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LADIES’
DRESS MATERIALS!
all at Old Tariff prices.
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Millinery,
| Hats, Feathers & Flowers.
at prices to suit all
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Lace Curtains):
LONDON
FiQUSE
JULY.
NOW SHOWING !
A Lot of Mens’ White Vests,
AT 50 CTS. AND 75 CTS. EACH.
Cheap Lines of
Colored Alhambra Quilts}!
50 CTS, 75 CTS, $1.00.
_, The Balance of our Stock of
Ladies’ Skirts
To be Cleared Out at a Bargain.
A FRESH STock OF
TO OPEN THIS WEEK.
MENS’
STRAW HATS!
A Large Variety,
Very Cheap.
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‘Tailoring Department
—WE HAVE a—
Capital Range of Broadcloths, Worsted Coating,
and Tweeds.
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customers. Best Value Yet Offered.
May 31, 1879.
JAS. DisBRISAY
THE LECTURES BY
REV. HENRY WARD BEECHER,
WILL BE DELIVERED IN THE
Drill Shed, near Gov't House, ON FRIDAY, AUCUST 8TH.,
Subject, ‘“‘AMUSEMENTS”; and on SATURDAY, Ang. 9th, subject, “THE WASTES AND BURDENS OF SOCIETY.”
The Building will be Comfortably Seated with Chairs and Setteos. ADMISSION 25 CENTS. RESERVED SEATS 50 CENTS.
All persons holding a 50c. ticket will be made sure of a comfortable seat. Doors open at 7 o'clock ; Lecture to commence at 8. ‘Tickets for sale at Geo. E. Full’s, Apothecarie’s Hall, Dr. Dodd’s and H. A. Harvie’s.
EXCURSION TICKETS will be issued by the Railway for ONE FARE, from all points, good to return on either Saturday, the 9th, or Monday, the 11th. Charlottetown, July 31, 1879.—4i
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SEASIDE HOTEL
RUSTICO BEACH, P. E. ISLAND.
rQ\WE ABOVE BEAUTIFUL WATERING PLACE HAS BEEN MUCH IMPROVED this Season and is now open for the accommodation of Guests.
For CHARMING SCENERY, INVIGORATING and BRACING ATMOSPHERE, and splendid Surf Bathing, this Hotel has no equal in the Dominion. Terms, $2.00 and $2.50 per day, $10 50 per week. Special arrangements made for Families, Pic-nic Parties, &e.
To get to the Seaside Hotel : get tickets from all points for Hunter River.
BY TRAIN :—Trains leave Ch’town for Hunter River at 6.20 a. m. ; 10.05 a. m. ; and 5.25 p.m. ‘Trains leave Summerside for Hunter River at’ 9.05 a. m. ; 12.40 p. m.; and 5.30 ».m, Coaches meet trains from all points and convey passengers to the ‘‘Seaside.” Charges Moderate—distance between 7 and 8 miles, through a beautiful country.
BY COACH, DIRECT :—Coaches leave Ch’town Wednesday and Saturday evenings calling for Guests at all points in City limits at 6 o’clock. Returning arrive at Ch’town about 9 o'clock, on Thursday and Monday morning. Fare, $1.25, distance 18} miles. Address :
JOHN NEWSON & Co, Ch’town.
July 8th, 1879.—2m. pat. & arg.
J. B. MacDonald
HAS JUST RECEIVED
3 Cases Gents’ American Felt Hats 1 CASE GENTS’ STRAW & CHIP HATS,
30 Dozen Gents’ White & Coloured Shirts, 50 DOZ, GENT.’ LINEN COLLARS (New Styles)
2 Cases Gents’ Paper Collars, 25 DOZ. GENTS’ MERINO & COTTON HOSE, 2 CASES NEW PRINTS.
2 CASES NEW WHITE COTTONS, 50 Dozen Women's & Children's Cotton & Merino Hose,
WILL BE SOLD AT THE LOWEST PRICEs.
' J. B. MACDONALD.
Queen Street, Charlottetown, June 26, 1879—her
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From Londen to Charlotistown| *0 ths Mectors of Ward Five.
GrxTLEMEN,— Having been again solicited by a number of the tax-payers of Ward Five to offer myself as a candidate for Councilman at the approaching Civic Election, I take pleasure in responding to their request. Should I be honored with your liberal support, I shall place my humble abilities at the service of the City, and of Ward Five in particular, of which Lam an old resident. I shall also
cases. and endeavor to lessen the burdens which now press so heavily upon us. Trusting to be favored with your confidence, I remain yours, respectfully, J. W. MITCHELL. Ch’town, July 21, 1879—
FALL TRIP, 1879... .=————_ iii Wants. Lost, found, <r,
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THE SPLENDID CLIPPER BARKENTINE
' Te LET—A TENEMENT HOUSE situ 5 } ated on Kent street, next door to Dr. Creamer. Apply to Mrs. Orrer, Queen street,
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428 tons Register, Coppered and Classed 9, Al, in English Lloyds,
PECIAL NOTICE,---A Good Cook
Charles Gould, Commander, |? ante’ Apply to H. Comms, ANTED TO BUY —10 to 30 acres
—OR THE BARK— | of good unimproved LAND, partly
wooded, near a shipping place. Must be low- priced. Address, with full description, j | ** Cas,” Ch’town, P. E. Island.—jy31 1i*
500 tons Register, Coppered and Classed © LET—The Two-storey HOUSE on 9 years, Al., in English Lloyds, King Street, lately occupied by Mrs. Dewar as a Boarding House. Enquire on
DANIEL CAREW, COMMANDER, | the premises.
WILL SAIL FROM LONDON |, ca
ANTED TO RENT—A _ Cottage On or About the 10th September,
containing 7 or 8 rooms, and situate in Carrying freight at through rates to Pictou, — locality. Apply at the Examiner Georgetown, Summerside and Shediac. :
Lily 15} Parties wishing to have their goods deliver- BE LET—A COTTAGE, situated, at ed here early in the season will do well to for- the corner of Kent and West Streets, ward their orders in time, sv as not to detain | wos End, lately oceupied by Lieut. Bolton, re None: oe a nite R. N. Apply at the Office ot Meer. Sul
‘or frei or passage, apply, in London, cor Solicitors. i 15. ’79 JOHN Cicieee & Son, 16 Great Winchester yap & Rawon, Sopeiprs Ger 791 Street; in Liverpool to Pircainy BROTHERS, lop to Let.—One of the best Business Brockley Buildings, 51 South John Street; or Q Seeniie in the city, in Newson’s Building, here to the owners, opposite Post Office ; lately in the nae . 9 of Robert Brown. Possession given immedi- PEAKE Bro s & Co. ately. Apply to Joun Newson. 12 t;
Ch’town, July 29, 1879—4w 2aw “7-0 riwer
BY THE DAILY EXAMINER, : for the latest news—local and telegraphic | Apply at this office. 4
ONEY WANTED —Provided rate o° interestlow. Good security guaranteed, je24-eodtf
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dcem it my duty to urge retrenchment in all,