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tinuance of extreme destitution amongst the inhabitants | DIED

of the out ports. A very melancholy disaster, attended by the loss of five lives, is recorded in the .Vew/ound- lander. It appears that the brigantine -2valon, from Glasgow, laden with coals, arrived at the southern head of the herbour of St. John’s, and the narrows being blocked up at the time with ice, she came to an anchor, —her captain expecting to get in next day ; but during night a violent gale sprung up, and in spite of the ex- ertions of the captain and crew, the vessel was dashed

upon the rock under the southern Battery, where she}.

broke amidships, and went to pieces immediately. Five| of the crew were drowned, and five saved.

THE ELECTION.

On Monday last the election of a meinber for the First District of Queen’s County, commenced at Campbell- town. Mr. Neil McCallum had taken a second sober thought, and resolved not to pay the New Londoners a visit—so, fora short time, there seemed to be little or no chance of a contest, and the Hon. Mr. Coles appeared upon the Hustings alone, having been proposed by Ewen McMillan, Esq., and seconded by Mr. Thomas Picker- ing. But Mr. Coles had scarcely finished his address to the Electors, which was short, but pointed and pertinent, | when Mr. Donald Montgomery, having screwed up his man tothe sticking point, led fortan Mr. David Simpson, of Cavendish,whom he declared, in the usual phraseology,

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to be a fi and proper person,” and so forth. Davy made |ately after the decision of the Judges, who will be nominated 1, which we would be most happy to give in|4pon the morning of the Show,

a speec print if we had space for it ; but as we have not, we may as well assure our readers, that no great loss can be sustained by suffering it to pass into oblivion. Mr. Duncan McLean made a long speech, which led toa hot discussion between himself, Mr. Coles, Mr. Macin- tosh, Mr. Whelan, and Mr. Montgomery—the latter gentleman employing all his oratorical powers to sup- port the position assumed by friend Duncan. Mr. Mc- Lean’s declared object in coming forward, was to shew | the people that Mr. Coles and his friends in the Assem- bly had abandoned their political principles—that he had maintained his own inviolate, and that Messrs. Pope, Palmer and others in the House, whom Mr. McLean had formerly denounced as the most arrant Tories, had become converis to his views, and were henceforth to be known as red-hot Liberals. How Mr. McLean succeed- ed in making out a case for himself and his friends, was pretty clearly shewn by the number of votes recorded in favour of his political adversary, which was, to our mind, pretty nearly equivalent to a declaration on the part of the Electors, that they put very little faith in the state- ments made by Mr. McLean and his ally. The voting on the first day stood thus :—~

For the Hon. Mr. Coles, 98 Mr. Simpson, 62 On the second day, tliere appeared for The Hon. Mr. Coles, 116 Mr. Simpson, 80

This shews, in a much clearer light than all the sophis- tries which the “ philosophic mind” of Mr. Mclean could employ, that the people of New London are disposed to think for themselves,—and that they are happily yet un- corrupted by the baneful influence of a Charlottetown Clique of Officials,

STATE OF THE POLL AT THE CLOSE OF THE ELECTION, YESTERDAY, AT BRACKLEY POINT.

“Hope for Lone season, bade THE CLiIQuE farewell, And Bris’ry shriek’d as HER OWN PROPHET fell.”

The champion of the People’s Rights has once more ‘been signally victorious ; and the late-found tool of Cor- ruption, most shamefully defeated, has retired to the wilderness to ruminate over the Lamentations of Jere- miah, and add another chapter to the Book of Sorrows.

Hon. George Coles, 262 Mr. David Simpson, 87

Majority in favor of the Hon. G. Coles, 175

Higatanp Society Dinner.—On Tuesday Evening last the Highland Society of this Town gave a pub- lic Dinner to His Excellency Sir Donald Campbell at the Victoria Hotel. Upwards of forty gentlemen are reported to have sat downto dinner. The dining room was elegantly and richly decorated; and the festivities passed off to the entire satisfaction of all parties.

Hovusrc or AssemsBry.—During the last week there has been no debate of any importance in the Assembly. The earlier part of the week was occupied, principally,

in receiving Petitions,—Wednesday being the last day)

for presenting them. A Bill to regulate the duties of Pilots was passed,and a Bill relating to Emigrants, was read a firsttime. The most part of Thursday was taken up in discussing a Bill authorizing a renewal of the Land Tax. The principles of the Bill do not differ in any very material points from those of the old Land Assess- ment Act.

_ MARRIED.

At C d, on the 18th inst., by the Rey. John M Lenncu,|aré marked—top off the right, and a piece off the left ear. Robert Potts, Esq., M. D., to Jane, second daughter of Mr.;

Peter Rogerson, of Crapaud.

be offered for competition.

Samples of each kind, both first and second quality.

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THE EXAMINER.

| On Friday night last, the 25th inst., after a lingering illness,

| Harriet Ann Yates, aged 19 years. | On Monday, ‘Thomas Powell, fur many years known as the |town Crier.

«GRAIN SHOW. CHARLOTTETOWN. HE Annual Show of Grain, under tie di-

_ rection of the Committee of the Royan AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY, Will be held in Cantelo’s Buildings, on Wednesday the 8th day of March next, when the following Premiums will

For the best Wheat, - - L2° 10 0 4 Second best d. ° - 2 0:0 “best ‘'wo rowed Barley - i 10 0 “ Second best do. ° - By), i ie as best four rowed Barley . i 10 0 w Second best do, ° - . ta best black Oats . - ' os “ Second best do. - - Es ipig “ best sample of Red Clover os 4 00

not less than 50 ibs. " Second best do. “ - a. 4070

The Grain to be ofthe growth of 1847,and each sack to con- tain notiess than 3 bushels.

The Prize Grain and Seed t become the property of the So- ciety and the Owner will be required to enrol his name as a Member and pay the customary Subscription.

No premium will be awarded without competition of three

The Prize Grain will be set up and sold at Auction, immedi- By Order,

CHARLES STEWART, Secretary. March 4th, 1848.

Hastern Agricultural Seciety. GRAIN SHOW. |

WHE Eastern Agricultural Society will hold a Grain

Show in the Market House, Georgetown, on Wep- NESDAY the 6th day of Marcu next, when the follow- ing Premiums will be given:

Best 2 bushels Wheat, - - 12s 2d do. do. - - - 93 Best 2 bushels Barley, - - 12s 2d do. do. - - - Ys Best 2 bushels Black Oats, - - 19s

2d do. do. - - - Ys Best Red Clover Seed, Island growth,

not less than 20ibs, ; 12s 2d do. do. - . - O3 Best Bushel Timothy Seed, - - 19s 2d do, do. - - : Os

No Premiums without competition of at least three samples of each kind, both first and second quality.

Competition open to all, but successful competitors to become members for the ensuing year, or not entitled to the Premium. .

The Annual General Meeting will take place in the Court House immediately after the Show, when the Premiums will be awarded.

Feb. 12, 1848. E. THORNTON.

CAUTION.

are hereby forbid to pay any sum or sums, due him to Mr. voderick M‘Lean, St. Peter’s Bay, or in any way whatsoever to transact business with the said Roderick M Lean on the Subscriber’s account. No Receipt will be valid unless signed

by himself. BENJAM'™N ELDER MACKIE. St. Peter’s Bay, March 4th, 1848. 4w

NOTICE. iE Office Containing the Standard Weights

~~ and Measures, is kept in Great George Street, at the Store of John F. Clark & Co.

P. G. CLARK, Assayer of Wegihts and Measures. February 26th, 1848.

Five Pounds Reward. WHEREAS one of my servants returning

peaceably home from my Farm on foot. on Saturday even- ing last, the 19th iast., shortly before ten o’clock, was met by several men going from Charlottetown, in three or four sleighs. in one of which was a woman, and witheut having given the least provocation, was knocked down and beaten by several of the men with sticks. If any person will give such evidence as will convict these cowardly rufiians, he or she shall receive on sodoing the above reward. WILLIAM SWABEY,

Feb. 26, 1848. Qw. NEW ESTABLISHMENT, “ GLOBE INN.”

‘PHE Subseriber has opened an elegant, well- l finished, and commodious House, in Kent Street, to which he has given the title of “ THE GLOBE INN,” where he is prepared to accommodate his Country Friends and the public generally with suitable and comfortable EN- TERTAIN MENT, and convenieat STABLING. JAMES W. CAIRNS. February 19th, 1848. dw.

STRAY SHEEP. A STRAY SHEEP (Ewe) has been on the

premises of the Subscriber since October last. Both ears

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JOHN WALSH.

ALL persons indebted to the undersigned,| R

LAND ASSESSMENT, == -

Treasurer’s Office, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Ssland, January 17, 184% ”

N pursuance of the Act of the General As- sembly of this Island,made and passed in the Seventh year of the Reign of His late Majesty, King William the Fourth, intitled in Act for levying an Assessment on all Land in this Island, | do hereby give public notice that I have made Proclamation, according tothe terms of the said Act, of the undermentioned ‘Town Lots and Pasture Lot and parts of Lots or Townships in ‘this Island, in arrear for the non-payment of the several sums due and owing thereon to Her Majesty, under and by virtue of the before-mentioned Act, viz..:—

4 Town Lot No. 12, in the 2d Hundred in Charlotte town, 4 “ 34 3d . and o 88 4th ¢ Water Lots No. 13, in Georgetown. No. 15, Ist Range, Letter D, in Georgetown. No. 5 do. E do. No. 7 do. do. do. No. 1 do. F do. No. 4 do. do. do. No. 12 3d Range, G do. No. 8 4th Range do. do.

Pasture Lot No. 151, in Georgetown Royalty. 3804 acres in Township No. 1 we

59 “ ‘ 3 3108 « * 8 1000. * * 15 2004. * * 17 2380 «& “ 20 13264 sc “h 21 6el 4s “ 25 1071.“ - 32 2183 “ 43 RR3 « “ 45 1543.“ * 49 1600 * “ 55 1 1994 ““ “s 65

And the owners of the said Lots and Tracts of Land - so in arrears and proclaimed as aforesaid, are hereby notified, that in case the sums charged on them by the. said Act, together with the Costs which have been in- curred, shall not be paid within Ten days before the next Easter Term of the Supre me ourt of Judicature, to be held at Charlottetown, which will commence on Tuesday the Fourth day of May next, application will be made to the Supreme Court, during the said Term, for Judgment against the said Lotsand Tracts of Land

respectively, J. SPENCER SMITH, Treasurer.

Treasurer’s Office, Feb. 22, 1848.

WARRANTS to Number Three Hundred and Twenty-five (325,.) of the date of the 3d of July, 1845, will be paid at the ‘Treasury on demand, together with the Interest due thereon.

J. SPENCER SMITH, Treasurer.

LeeisLative Councts CHAMBER, - Tuesday, February Ist, 1848, ESOLVED, That the’ following standing

order of this House. be inserted three times in each of the Newspapers published in Charlottetown, for the information of

the public.

CHARLES DESBRISAY, D. C. L. €. “That no Bill, Resolution, or other proceeding, founded upos any application, addressed to the House of Assembly, be sus- tained by the Council, unless application to the same effect, with such documents as may accompany the same, be also pre sented tothe Counci! in General Assembly.”

NOTICE.

‘PHE Subscriber having formed a connection with his Son, JAMES REDUIN, hereby notifies the Pab-

lic that from and after tiie first day of January, 1848, the busi-

ness heretofore conducted in his own name will be carried on

under the name and firm of REDDIN & SON; and he hereby further notifies all persons indebted to him to make immediate

payment of their respective Accounts. : DENNIS REDDIN.

Dated this 28th day of Decembr, 1847

nN “> « 7 ~ « qi TY és a b soubils Nv G3

Life and Fire lasurance Company,

te WS 49090 Yo

CAPITAL FIVE MLLLIONS STERLING !?! POLICIES continue to be issued and renew-

ed at my Office. —Attendance daily. The Company do not take Assurances on Buildings or their contents,in which CAMPHINE is used. GEORGE BIRNiE, Agent for P. E, Island. Charlottetown, Nov, 13th, 1847.

The Old Establishment Revived.

GUN AND LOCK-SMITH BUSINESS,

TYOOLE & TAYLOR beg leave to inform the inha- bitants of Charlottetown and the Island in general, that they are carrying on the above musiness in all its Branches, at the Old Establishment, next door to Mr. John Jury’s, Sen. Kent Street, where work can be done on the most moderate terms and at the shortest notice. Bell Hanging neatly done—Brands neatly cut, and Trusses for Rupture made on an approved principl & Guns altered in first rate style. feds 1p pete

Cevehead Road. Feb. 5th. 1848,

December 11, 1847, 6m, ,