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’ May last, fell inte an error of no less than | €1.460.000,

That you yourself in the Senate last session, according to the report of your speech, industriously distributed in Bruce by a Government contractor, understated the amount of the expenditure for contin- gencies at Ottawa, omitting altogether those of the House of Commons; that you stated the contingencies for 1871-2, 72-3, ‘73-4 were $505,270, and for 1874, ‘75-6, ‘76-7, $538,784, while the correct amounts were, for 1871-2, 72-3, °73,4, $1,079,659, and for 1874-5. °75-6, ’76-7, €1,160,751. That you stated that the per capita cost of immigrants in 1876 was $4.08, which upon the expenditure of the Department would give upwards of 61,009 immigrants as tie number who landed in the country, where- as the official returns show that only 6,780 entered fromthe sea. That you understated the expenditure on telegraphing by the present Government, placing the amount for 1874-D at $19,326; "75-6 at $19,421; "76-7 at $15,255, making for those three years of Mr. McKenzie’s Government . $54,002, whereas the amount, according to the Pub- lic Accounts, was $90,152, making a dis- crepancy of no less than $36,130. That you represented also, in the Senate, the ex- penditure of the McDonald Government from Confederation to close of 1872-5 as culpably extravagant, but concealed the fact that there was a surplus in every one of those years amounting in the aggregate to

$12,010,708, and also concealed the fact that:

taxes estimated to yield $2,030,000 were re- mitted in 1871 and L872.

That you declared the Macdonald Govern-

ment to be responsible for the whole of the expenditure for Con‘ngencies and Tele- graphing in 1873-4, although the present Government actually directed that expen- diture during the eight months of that year. That you declared the McDonald Gov- ernment to be responsible for the whole of the public expenditure of 1875-4, although the present Government controlled if dur- ing eight months of that year.

Now. sir, these are some of the state- ments which I call upon you to disprove. Either refute them to the satisfaction of an independent and impartial tribunal, or with- draw the epithet which you dared to apply to me, and withdraw also the wnjust and offensive imputation which yon intended the epithet to convey.

If you will not appear before the proposed tribunal, you will thereby practically admit that yon are deterred by a consciousness that its decision would necessarily be against you -would declare you to be the “ stretch- er,” and if you will neither appear nor re- tract, you will lay yourself open to be con- sidered by the people at large as the unrivalled, the giant ‘‘ stretcher ” of the Dominion.

| have the honor to be, sir,

Your obedient servant, D. L. Macrnerson.

Toronto, 19th Aug., 1878.

{ue Daity EXAMINER,

SEPTEMBER 2, 1878. _

Dr. Tupper in Summerside.

Tur people of Prince County (especia'ly) will, we are sure, be glad to learn that Dr. Tupper will deliver an address in Ludlow Hall on Wednesday afternoon. We have no doubt that the special arrangements made with the Railway will be taken advan- tage of. Excursion tickets at one cent per mile—good to return next day—will be is-

sued.

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The- Local Situation.

We have heard nothing yet of the ‘“‘recon- struction.” It is rumored that the Hon. John Yeo has sent in his resignation ; and that, if true, does not look very much like “reconstruction.” ‘ Reconstruction” will, we opine, be rather difticult—so long as the Local Premier, with his Commissioner of Public Works, continues practically — in direct opposition to the spirit of Federal institutions —to exert the influence of his Government against the Popular Candidates for the Dominion House of Commons. We venture the assertion that no constituency in this Island will, at the present time, re- turn a supporter of the Local Premier. To talk of “Reconstruction” just now is, there- fore, to talk treason to Free Representa- tive Institutions. The remaining members of the Government had better bend to the blast, and agree to resign. There is no help for them in Israel.

Reciprocity.

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Tue Patrivt cites the op aion of some individual—not a public man—and tries to make its readers believe that the Liberal Conservative party are not in favor of Re- ciprocity. In face of the Resolution for which every member of the L:beral-Conser- vative Party in Parliament voted last year, and which set forth that the Policy of the Liberal-Conservative Party ‘‘will greatly tend to procure for this country, eventually, a Reciprocity of Trade,” this is decidedly cool.

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Tux Chignecto ‘* Post” sums up Sir Albert Smmith’s record in this way : —‘t What he has done for bimself—Salary, allowance

and perquisites, $9,000 a year; total in five years, $45,000. What he has done for his county after five years of mighty effort— Surveys, $5,000.” The balance of trade seems to be against the gallant Knight.

| New York.

The Pownal Meeting. {

We learn that, on Saturday evening, | Messrs. Pope and Brecken received a very much warmer support at Pownal, than they anticipated. It is believed that, in fact, a small majority of the meeting was in their favor. A large proportion ef the people of | Pownal have evidently learned, by expe- rience, that the men they send to Parlia- ment must not be silent when the interests of their constituents are being bartered away. The Secretary's report of — the Pownal meeting will appear in the NxaM-

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Great Kathusiasm!

Tun Liberal-Conservatives of this Pro- vinee, from White Sands to West Cape, are reassured by the large number of the electors who are daily manifesting their ad- herence to their cause. The visit of Dr. Tupper and the Hon. James McDonald, of Nova Scotia, on Tuesday next, will add

‘eatly to the success of the Liberal-Con- servative cause in this Province. We urge upon all who desire to hear two of the ablest men in the Dominion to attend the monster meeting at the Skating Rink on Tuesday evening next.

ee pee Tea Duties.

Tux Government of Sir John A. Mac-

donald took a duty of 7 cts. per pound and 15 per cent. ad valorem off tea, but nut a protective duty of 10 per cent. on all teas eoming from the United States. This threw the tea trade of Canada into Japan, China and Eagland, and took it away from The present Government put a tax of 6 cts. a pound on green and Japan teas and 5 ec. on blacks, but took the 10 per cent. off teas coming from the United States. This took all the Canadian tea trade away from England, put a_ stop to di- rect importing, and made New York the eveat market for Canadians. How does this agree with the Grit Loyalty cry ? The Trade Returns for 1874 and 1877 conclusively bear out this statement, as the following returns of Laportations conclu- sively show :--

1874.. 1877. Great Britain, $1,418,277 $1,440,621 United States, 12 1,712,028 China, ~ $34,290 72,773 Japan, 212,587 210,448

i lll lla chet Free Discussion.

** The Athenians,” says May, ‘‘ acquired by the active duties of citizens a rare and general cultivation.” Macaulay writes?: ‘The Athenian was a legislator, conver- sant with high questions ; he was a judge compelled every day to weigh the effect of opposite arguments. These things were in themselves an education.” John Stuart Mill says : ‘* The practice of public discus- sion raised the intellectual standard of an average Athenian citizen far beyond any- thing of which there is an example ancient or modern.” He said also: ‘* In the old democracies there were no means of keep- ing out of sight any able man; the bema, or platform, was open to him ; he needed nobody’s consent to become a public ad- viser.”’

But the Grit prac‘ice is for the electors to assemble together like schoo boys to re- ceive one-sided lectures from interested politicians—a /a Drill Shed.

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THE CAMPAIGN.

EAST YORK, ONTARIO. A PRIVATE correspondent writing from Wexford to a gentleman i1 this County, says :— ‘The political war is at fu ~ blast in this place. Mr. Metcalf is the Government can- didate, and Mr, Boultbee the Opposition. It is the opinion of nearly all that the Govern- ment man will be defeated. This is the strongest Grit district in Ontario. Yet the people here are very dissatis‘ied with the Mc- Kenzie Government. I see by the papers that the Island got a visit from Cartwright and MeKenzie. They would be just as well em- ployed in Ontario.” NORTH MIDDLESEX (ONT. )

Toronto Mail: Mr. Coughlin, the Irish Catholic Conservative candidate in North Middlesex, has recently completed a can- vass of the constituency, the result of which shows that his election is quite safe. Un- like the Grits, the Conservatives are always trie to their Irish Catholic candidates, working energetically and polling the whole party vote for them. Mr. Coughlin’s elec- tion will be a gain of a seat, the late mem- ber, Mr. Scatcherd, having supported the Government. NORTH VICTORIA (ONT. )

it is rcported that the Grit candidate in North ‘Victoria’ (Ontario) has retired. Hector Cameron is the Opposition man, a leading lawyer, and a very able gentleman.

QUE2N’S, NOVA SCOTIA. The most cheering news comes “rom Queen’s Co. Dr. Forbes cannot secure his election this time.

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Iris hardiy decent of Mr. Brydges, an official of the Government, to busy himself in aiding Messrs. Mackenzieand Cartwright in their political tour of the Maritime Pro- vinees. He has been on every pla‘ form on which they appeared from Prince Edward Island to St. John. Mr. Brydges may feei he is fighting for his bread and butter, but he may yet have reason to regret his tem-

LATEST SCANDAL. Corruvtion on an Bnormous Scale!

$29,000 in Bribery! Ch4. NHAVOMNS fies oto ty forth to JU Ipenauous Ci Ol us rMY ‘ ‘

. . rT 4 mbes Defeat Hon. Hector

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Moti al Gazette. )

’ ; r , CorrespoiMent oj the

fv is well known that the Llon. Hector Laneevin, at the requisition of more than a thousand electors, has presented himself as a candidate for Rimouski, in| opposition to Dr. Fiset. the sitting member. I[t is fur- ther known that at the last general election for the Local House, Hon. Solicitor-Gen eral Chauveau was elected by the casting vote of the returning ollicer.

Rimouski has heretofore been Conserva- tive. Fiset was elected as such, but after taking his seat supported the Metsenzie Government,

Chauveau is well known to have likewise changed politics, for the reasons mentioned hereafter, and, although personally popu. lar, was within an ace of being beaten by an unknown candidate.

Now, what is the Government doing to keep this county /

Ist. Is now spending $10,000 (reN THOU- SAND DOLLARS), in building a wharf at Matane.

2nd. Is now spending $3,000 (THREE THOUSAND POLLARS) in building a wharf at Riviere Blanche.

Srd. The biggiest job of all has just paid $16,000 (SIXTEEZN THOUSAND DOLLARS) to tion. Judge Tessier, father-in-law of the local member, Hon. Mr. Chanveau, to re- lieve the censitaires of the Seigniory owned by the Hon. Judge of the duty owing by them to the Judge of the jowrnier de courve, (days’ labor), which, according to the deeds of concession, they were obliged to furnish their Seignor, but which up to withma short time was never exacted. The exac- tion of such duty exasperated the censitai- res against their Seignor, who, through his son-in-law the Hon. Mr. Chauveau, has re- peatedly urged upon the local Government to consent that the estimated value $16,000 be paid by the Federal Government, the refusal of which undoubtedly contributed to the withdrawal of his support from the Conservative party.

What the Conservative Government re- fused, the Joly Govermnent, of which Mr. Chanuveau is a member, has consented to do, and Mr. McKenzie, on his return from the Lower Provinces, was met by Dr. Fiset, who went on the train for the purpose of showing the Premier that if such was not granted Langevin would most certainly be elected, which was too much for that honorable gen tleman, who consented, and was accom- panied by Mr. Chauveau as far as Quebec or Montreal, where the necessary papers were signed, and on Saturday night he returned, placing them in the hands of Dr. Fiset at St. Cimon to be there shown to the electors, as well as those of St. Fabien and St. Mathieu, the parishes comprised in the Seigniory, thus, as attempting to buy up their yetes in favor of the Doctor. it must be remarked that all the elections for years past have been carried in these parishes by the promise of the release of the electors from the payment of their dues, amounting to about $20 a head, or perhaps more, according to the number of censi- taires which we have not now before us. The electors of these three parishes being tired of promises, were determined to vote according to Conservative principles at this coming election, BUT THE VERY HONEST, UNCORRUPTIBLE AND UN. CORRUPTING LIBERAL GOVERN- MENTS OF QUBEC AND OTTAWA WERE DETERMINED TO CARRY THE COUNTY NO MATTER BY WHAT MEANS, AND THEY HAVE PAID THE PRICE.

To prove that the chances of the doctor were small in those parishes, he had deter mined to refrain from visi ‘ng the electors there until the matter was settled, and it was only on Sunday last. after the consum- mation of the iniquity, that he dared face them, flaunting in their face the proof of the crime.

This, from a part who has not ceased to slur the character of Mr. Langevin on the fact of his having spent $52,000 for the elections in twenty-nine (2%) counties, is miserable indeed; and we doubt if the annals of corruption in this orany other country can produce such a infamous fact.

Sut will this wholesale and stupendous attempt succeed? Time will tell. We hope, for the honor of the electors of that County that it won’t; but whether or no, it is the last nail in the coffin of a Ministry of corruption and deceit, the like of which the country has never heretofore produced.

The electors of the whole Deminion musti now understand with whom they have tof deal; and we are sure that they will, irre-

spective of other considerations even, spurn

such a party and hurl them from power

usurped by the foulest and most unprin-

cipled means.

Further commentary is unnecessary, and we, therefore, leave the naked facts to the digest of the honest electors of Canada, be- ing sure that such an iniquity cannot go un- punished.

Diversified industry isa defence against famine.

The rewards of labor increase as occupa™ tions become diversified.

The farmer near : riching his land.

market is always en-

No merely agricultural country is weal- thy.

The nation which begins by exporting its raw material, ends by exporting its men.

Where there are no manufactures the far- mers’ children must emigrate.

Stems ee) EE ne Mr. Frecuerre says he does not want

Mr. McKenzie for a leader. Well, let him take Masson or Sir John. Better men,—

erity and indecent conduct.—Mail,

Hv, Heraid.

DR. TUPPER

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SUMMERSIDE HOW, DR. TOPPRE

Will Address the Electors of

Peinee Edward Ushane, Ludlow Hail, Summerside,

ONnN—

Wednesday Afternoon, AT FIVE O'CLOCK.

Excursion Tickets at ONE CENT

er mile will be issued on Regular

rains, good to return the foilow- ing day.

Sept. 2, 1878.

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YD ARRIVE, per schr. ‘‘ Maggie H.” from Boston : 2,000 Bushels CADIZ SALT. Will be sold low while vessel is discharging. I, C. HALL, Sept. 2—31

To be Let, FONE House and Premises on Richmond _ Street, known as the * RICHMOND HOUSE.” Possession can be given immedi- ately. Apply to FRANCIS P. McCARRON. Ch’town, Sept. 2, 1878—2i*

FURNITURE!

FEW ELEGANT BEDROOM + ETTS,

LA from $20.00 to 335.09 each, at A. McNEILU’S AUCTION ROOM, No. 11 Queen Street, Sept. 2—tf

Challenge Ascepted,

FENHE owners of the ““SURPRISE” will accept the challenge of the owners of the Sloop “ AGATE” to run twice around the same course as run on the day of last Regatta, for $25 or $50, and to have three disinter- ested Judges selected to appoint the day suit- able for the Race, according to challenge.— Money to be deposited in the hands of W. H. BremMNes, Esq. Ch’town, Aug. 30, 1878—

MAGKINNON BRO’S

Cedar Shingles and Posts

FOR SALE.

A QUANTITY: of Al and No. 1 Sawed Cedar SHINGLES ; also a large number of CEDAR POSTS, suitable for cellar walls or fencing, for sale at the Railway Depot. THOMAS McKENZIE, Agent. Ch’town, Aug. 30, 1578—2i

CHARLOTTETOWN | Young Ladies’ Institution,

Eilisborouch Street.

key Institution will re-open on MON- DAY, September 2nd, at 10 a. m. Prospectuses on application. J. CUNNINGHAM DUNLOP. th’town, Aug. 27, 1878—6i

To Blacksmiths, Lime-purners, - xe.

COAL! GOAL!

30: ( RDERS for ALBION MINES’ (Pictou) J SMALL COAL ean be obtained from the Subscriber nntil further notice. G. W. DeBLOIS, Sole Agent for P. KE. Island. 35 Water Street, Ch’town, July 31, ’78. dy

Public Meetings. MESSRS, A. 6. HoDONALD

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DR. MUTPART

will meet the electors of King’s County as fol- lows :—

At Bay Vue House, Souris East, on Friday, the 23rd inst., at 3, p. u.—Hon. J. C, Pope will be present.

At Whim Road Cross, on Wednesday, the 2Sth inst., at 3, p. m.

At Murray Harbor North, on Thursday, the 29th inst., at 3, p. m.

At Byrne’s Road Schoolhouse, on Saturday, the 3lst inst., at 3, p. m.

At Dundas Cross, on Wednesday, 4th Sept., at 3, p. m.

At Stewart’s Hall, Cardigan, on Saturday, the 7th Sept., at 3, p. m.

Opposing candidates are respectfully invited to attend.

Aug. 17, 1878—pres till 7th

QUEEN INSURANCE CO,Y,

OF ENGLAND.

(CAPITAL, . « TWO MILLIONS STERLING,

NSURANCE effected on all kinds of Build- ings, Merchandise and Produce. Also, on Vessels on the stocks. . Special rates for isolated residences. Losses settled promptly. GEORGE MACLEOD (Union Bank), Agent for Prince Edward Island June, 1877—

NEW ADVERTISEMENTS, | NEW ADYERTISEMENTS,

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HON. GAWES MeDONALD

Wil Address the Electors ef Prince Edward Island,

~—-IN THE-—

Uitizens’ Skating Bink,

TUESDAY,

The crd September, at 7 1-2 p. m,

J The Ministerial Candidates-- Messrs. SINCLAIR & McGILL— are invited to be present and ad- dress the Meeting.

Railway Fares to and from all Stations, on Regular Trains, ONB CENT per mile. Tickets good to return on the following day.

3. 8, CARVELL,

: Chairman Committee. Aug. 27—pat li ne pres g t adv sj sp

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Haring insurance Oo.

Hs Vil made arrangements with the Ocean Marine Insurance Co, of Halifax and the British American Assurance Co, of Toronto (both ofiices of undoubted standing), whereby they can effect insurance on Vessels, © or Freight in the above-named offices, in i- tion to the risks taken in their own office.

B& Risks taken daily at their Office, corner Great George aint Lower Water Streets.

F. W. HALES, See’y. Ch’town, Aug. 80, 1878—3m eod

LO UBT,

A ND immediate possession given, 3 first.

t%& class DWELLINGS, situated on Long- worth Street, opposite the residence of Hon. L. C. Owen. These Dwellings were erected this spring, under careful superintendence, no cost being spared to make them warm, com- fortable and convenient. The outbuilding arrangements are second to none in Ch’town, There is a good well of water and a pump in the yard to supply the occupants. Persons wanting a good house would do well to call and examine for themselves. None but good and careful tenants need apply.

RICHARD WEEKS, Head Hillsborough Street. Ch’town, Aug. 27, 1878 —pat 3 aw

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KING SQUARE HOUSE Tailoring Department BEER & SONS.

Cl’town, June 18, 1878.

(CHOICE

Wants, Lost, Found, &e.

Advertisements under this heading, in space

_ed for Ten Cents per day.

{ ouse Keeper Wanted— Must be of steady habits, fond of children and not

afraid of work. Any who will answer the

above requirements apply 3 Richmond St.,

West End, between the hours of 8 and 9

o'clock, evening,

Ch’town, Aug. 30—6i

OARDERS WANTED.—A few per- manent Boarders can be accommodated in a private family on Kent Street. Apply te EXAMINER Office.

Charlottetown, Aug. 29, 1°78—3i

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rj \® LET—Apartments Furnished, +t ina Central part of the city, sui

for a lady or gentlemen. Apply at THIS OFFICE.

Aug. 24 1873.—lw

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OARDERS— A few permanent and transient Boarders can be accommodated on reasonable terms at the Quincey Hovusg, next door to Jolin Seller’s Grocery Store, Kent Street. Ch’town, Aug. 1—

|B ingame j- TO LET—Containing 6 rooms, on Upper Great George Street. Posses- sion given immediately. Apply to BENJ HOOPER.

Ch’town, Aug. 19, 1878—eod

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