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EEE = ; een = naan VOL 4, CHARLOTTETOWN, PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND, TUESDAY, MAY 6 1879. NO. 584,

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Latest Styles.

PHOLSTERING of every description done in latest styles, of best materials. Hair, Flock, Fibre and Straw Mattrasses, single and double, and on cheapest scales, MARK BUTCHER. May 1, ’79—pres pat lm

Looking Glasses,

HEVAL with Marble Top Pedestals. / Swinging Glasses of all sizes and prices. Mantle Glasses. Cheap. MARK BUTCHER. May Ist, ‘79—pres&pat Im

Furniture in Every Variety. RAWING ROOM and Dining Room Suits in latest styles ; Bed Room Setts in Walnut, Ash, Walnut Trimmed and Painted Setts from $20 to $150 per sett. MARK BUTCHER. May 1, '79-—pres pat Im

~ GHILDREN’S GooDs.

UGGIEs, Chairs, Cradles, Swinging Cots, Go.carts, Cots and Bedsteads, of every class, cheap for cash.

MARK BUTCHER. May 1, 1879--

ac esa i gta anes ade ecentenepenene oneseemegeetilias

-CORNICES.

N excellent assortment of Window Cor- A nices and Poles. Blind Rollers and Venetian Blinds made to order, with new style of woven tapes, cheaper than in any other establishment in the city.

MARK BUTCHER, May 1, 1879— ‘

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“A Large Stock

F Old Furniture, Varnish and Asphaltum for sale very cheap, for cash only. MARK BUTCHER, “May 1, ‘79—pres pat lm

Job Work

ONE in Straight and Jig Sawing, Fret- work Sawing, every description of Turn- ‘ing, Plain, Ornamental, Twist and Elizabeth ien, and every description of Screw Cutting in Wood, Ivory, Metal and Grinding Circular Saws with Emery Wheels. MARK BUTCHER. May 1. 79—pres pat Im

ODD PIECES OF FURNITURE.

EVONPORTS, Cheffoniers, Evscritoirs,

Book Cases, Wardrobes, Side Tables, Biddets with pans, Candelabras with marble tops, Cylinderical Desks, Side Boards, Screens, Umberella Stands, Butlers’. Trays, Whatnots, Earth Closets, Commodes. and. Patent. Wire

Woven Mattrasses. MARK BUTCHER. May I, ’79—pres pat }m

s ° Painting F eve:y description of Household Furni.

ture, and Varnishing and Polishing done with three year old Varnishes, very cheap and

tly, for cash. os MARK BUTCHER. May 1, ’79.-—pres pat lm

Mouldings

ry modern pattern, in Walnut and O si’ for Pieture Frames, cheap, and eup promptly to order. ' ‘MARK BUTCILER. May 1st, "79-—pres pat Im

Undertaking N all ‘its branches; Keeping Caskets, in Walnat and Rosewood, and Covered Cof- fingveonstantly on hand, and with the facilities df fhachinery he can furnish everything for funerals, better and cheaper than any other person in the city. Hearses and Mourning Coaches of best class 6n shortest notice to any part of the country, and at lower prices than ever before offered to

the icp © witec MARK BUTCHER. May 1, ’79—pres pat lm

Ta: Clover and Timothy Seed. 2 00 POUNDS ALSIKE CLOVER,

; 10,000 do. RED CLOVER, °300 Bush. TIMOTHY SEED,

AT WHOLESALE AND RETAIL, ARS Owen Connolly & Cov. Ch'town, April 18, °78—6w 3aw

Coal. Coal.

N HAND, and ready for delivery, Round and Nut COAL, fresh from the Mines. Terms cash. : CAPT. JOHN HUGHES, Water Street. Charlottetown, April 28, 1879—Im

HOUSEHOLD

Furniture Repaired,

Furniture Repainted.

Venetian Biinds Re-taped. Venetian Blinds Repaired.

Carpets Cut and Laid.

Jobbing promptly attended to— all at Low Charges. ,

os James M. BuTcner.

April 26, 1879—pat

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HO! FOR MANITOBA,

ARTIES who intend Going West will find it to their advantage to call at the

Gash Boot and Shoe Store,

and get a stout pair of Walking Boots before leaving.

JUST RECEIVED, 12 Cases Men's and Women’s Boots and Shoes.

W. R. BOREHAM.

South Side Queen Square, Ch’town, } April 25, 1879—2m taw

Bedding, Matrasses & Pillows

EST MATERIAL—Hair, Flock, Excel- sior, Straw.

JOHN NEWSON. April 1, 1879—3m

IRON BEDSTEADS. QUNGLE & DOUBLE—Best kinds—Cheap. oH JOHN NEWSON,

April 1, 1879—3m

UPHOLSTERY WORK.

ODERN STYLES—Best Finish—Cheap- + est—Promptly delivered. JOHN NEWSON,

April, 1, 1879—3m

teeter

Looking Glasses and Mirrors.

New STYLES—Cheap. - JOHN NEWSON,

April 1, 1879—3m

Picture Frames & Moulding. A LU the Modern Patterns'— Cheapest— 4% Best Workmanship—Promptly delivered.

JOHN NEWSON. April 1, I879—3m

100 PARLOR & DRAWING-ROOM SUITES, in raw Silk Poil, Silk Cota-

line, Silk Repp and Hair Cloth—Styles un. rivalled—Stock large—Prices at cost.

ID BEDROOM or CHAMBER SUITES e) —Every variety of design and price—

Never before so cheap. JOHN NEWSON. * April 1, 1879-—3m

FURNITURE.

* ARGEST STOCK—Greatest Variety — Best Quality—Cheapest in every grade.

Call and examine. JOHN NEWSON.

April 1, 1879—3m

FURNITURE REPAIRED ©

ND RE-PAINTED~- Chairs Re-Caned— Looking-Glass Frames Refitted, and all kinds of Machine Work done with satisfaction

and promptness, at JOHN NEWSON’S. April 1, 1879—3m

we Property for Sale.

rQXHE BAPTIST CHURCH PROPERTY, situate on Great George street, will shortly be vacated, and is now offered for sale by private contract. Apply to either of the undersigned. JOHN SCOTT, Kent st., | Teuttibes JAMES DESBRISAY, — \ ’ April 14, 1879—eod tf

WANTED

ryxO CHARTER, for the cnening of naviga- tion, from Buctouche, N. B., to Liver- pool, G. B., a VESSEL that will carry about 140 standard deals, to load all inside harbor. For farther particulars, address ‘ C. BURK, Buctouche, N. B. April 47, 1879.—12in :

Cracked born and Bran.

FOR SALE LOW: po BAGS COARSE CORNMEAL, lo 130 « BRAN, Owen Connoliy & Co. Ch’town, April 18, °78—6w 3aw

FLOUR. ‘FLOUR.

IN STORE AND FOR SALE

BBLS BAIN’S CHOICE, 6G 100 ** TROPICAL — Celebrated and

Choice Brands.

BAKERS’ CHOICE, EXTRA and SUPERFINE, Kiln Dried CORN MEAL, Owen Connolly & Coa. Ch’town, April 18, "79—6w 3aw

FREEHOLD FARM

OR SADE.

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300 ** 560 ** 200 **

ry BE SOLD, by private contract, that valuable FARM of 50 acres of excellent Land, situate at Graham’s Road, Township No. 20, now in possession of Aineas Brenan. This well-known Farm is eligibly situated in the immediate cicinity of Churches, Schools and Mills, and is in a good state of cultivation. For terms and particulars apply at the office

of Longworth & Shaw, Solicitors, Ch’town. — -

F. 8. LONGWORTH. Ch’town, Dec. 23, 1878—

ORANGES!

WE SHALL BE RECEIVING PRESSE LOTS

EVERY WEEK DURING THE SEASON —AT THE—

FLOUR AND THA STORE!

And wiil Sell them Cheap for ' Cash by the Box.

20 Boxes Received this Date. SEND IN YOUR ORDERS.

BEER & GOFF.

Ch’town, April 26, 1879.

APRIL 18th, 1879

SPRING REQUIREMENTS.

New Worsted Gloths, HEW SCOTCH TWREDS,

-~A PORTION OF OUR-—

oe Ge. oe Cee received, which we are prepared to make up in our

Custom Tailoring Department

VERY BEST STYLES,

and at right figures.

mech & SONS.

April 18, 1879.—3w

NEW TWEEDS |

JUST RECEIVED

Per Steamer “ Albert,” at

GHO. BE. FULL’S CUSTONM

Tailoring Department |

PRIOES LOW! WORKMANSHIP GUARANTEED

April 15, 1879—taw pat ne a 4w

Summer Arrangement, 1879.

\7 ILL leave Charlottetown for Orwell | every MONDAY and WEDNESDAY evenings,

Leave Orwell for Charlottetown every TUESDAY and THURSDAY mornings, at 7 o'clock.

Leave Charlottetown for Orwell same even- ing at 3 o’clock.

teturning from Orwell to Charlottetown same evening, arriving at Charlottetown about 8.30 o'clock.

‘Leave Charlottetown for Mount Stewart every WEDNESDAY and FRIDAY mornings at o'clock.

Leave Mount Stewart for Charlottetown at 7 o'clock.

Leave Charlottetown for Mount Stewart same evenings at from 2 to 3 o’clock, accord- pg totide, returning to Charlottetown samé evenings.

Leave Charlottetown for Crapaud every SATURDAY, weather and tide permitting, and every alternate Saturday will make a re- turn trip.

All goods should be prepaid at Charlotte- town, otherwise they will be stored at their destination at the risk and expense of the owners.

JOHN HUGHES, Agent.

Ch'town, April 30, 1879—3m law

CHAIR FACTORY.

FFXHE SUBSCRIBER wishes to give notice to the inhabitants of the Island generally that he is manufacturing at Messrs. McKinnon & Fraser's Spring Park Carriage Factory CHAIRS superior to any imported from Can- ada or the United States, made of the best )material—hard wood bottom, iiecking Chairs, iin Arm and Nurse; Children’s Tableand Small | Chairs. | Also, Cane Seats renewed. | Repairing, Repaintiog and all kinds of Tarn }ing done to order.

ePRICE LIST. Common Single Back Chairs, each........ 55e Single Screw Back MS ac ate 65e | Double Back is CE, vic an uae 75e | Fancy Extra a ee se 85c

THOMAS GREEN.

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PROVINCIAL LEGISLATURE,

LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.

THE EXAMINER’S SUMMARY REPORT.

Wepnespay, April 30.

Afternoon Session. DEBATE ON THE DRAFT ADDRESS RESUMED.

Mr. Kicknam held in his hand the Speech with which His Honor the Lieuten- ant-Governor opened the present session ; and it appeared, from the reading of the first paragraph, that His Honor was sen- sible of the incenvenience hon. members were put to in being called together at this late season to enact laws for the Colony. At the present season there was an urgent necessity for farmers and merchants te be at home attending to their business. Had the late Government done as Sir John Me- Donald did, when he lost the confidence of the people, immediately resign, the Legis- lature would not be called together at this late season. When the late Leader found his staff getting short, he held on witha firmer grip. When his men left—one, two, and even four at a time—the Leader of the late Government then threw a bait to the members of the Opposition to induce them to support him. But they refused, know- ing they would lose caste if they went aboard the sinking ship. Hon. members asked why the present Government went to the polls and put the country to the expense of an election! That question was easily answered. Had Mr. Sullivan and his party gone on with the business for the next two years, they would have been continually taunted that they were afraid to go to the polls. On this account he (Mr. K.), as well as others, advised an appeal to the people ; and they returned yath a larger majority than any party eve#fhad before in the House of Assembly. He saw, by a card in the Examiner, that W. D. Stewart —the late Commissioner of Public Works— advertised for work as an auctioneer ; he had not now the public chest to go to. Had the Government in which that gentle- man occupied a prominent position, enacted just laws and kept the expenditure within the revenue, they would not have fallen in the short space of two years. The Lieut.- Governor regretted that the finances of the

-| Colony were not ina very good condition,

and, no doubt, he had a knowledge of the subject. {t was to be regretted that this country should have gone so z:nuch in debt in the short space of two years, and it was to be hoped the présent Government would have a surplus instead of a deficit. A large amount of the Fishery Award was due us, as the Americans were taking our fish day after day. We were just as much entitled to a million dollars as Newfoundland was. The British Government never did us jus- tice in protecting our fisheries. The three- mile limit was established, and a few cruisers sent to drive off in- truders; but the Americans, with their fast sailing vessels, could go in- side the limit, and get out of the way when one of the cruisers made her appear- auce. Captain Hardinge, in the Valorous; was only man who did any good, and that was only for a short time. Since we en- tered Confederation very little protection has been afforded our fisheries. The cost of our numerous elections added materially to our pebt. Had the late Government done their duty, the recent election would not have taken place. William Welsh, Esq., was the first to desert the late Government; he was misled, and when he feund where he was, he jumped the fence. The next to leave was J. I. Roberson, Esq., whe moved off when he found the ship was sinking. When the fowr members left, the Leader must have known they were not going to support him, or he would not have ofiered offices to members of the Opposition. He (Mr. K.) was elected to abolish the Legislative Council, and was pleased that his party were in favor of that measure. The example set in Ontario was being fol- lowed, and row. British Columbia and Manitoba were carrying on the business without a second Chamber. The Maritime Provinces favored the movement, and it was doubtful if Quebec would stand alone in maintaining two Houses of the Legis- lature. The people considered this would be one step towards economy. The cost of ofticials was a great drain on the resources of the Colony, and all should be anxious to have the pu'jic business conducted with as little expense as possible. When a measure relating to Public Roads and Bridges was brought befere the House, it should receive serious attention. He would give the late Government credit for building the best bridges which had been built for many years. He would like to see imprisonment for debt abolished ; but considered that the law shonid apply only to debts contracted after the passing of the Act. If persons who let contracts took proper security, there would not be much necessity for a Lien Law. The Assessmen’ Act -was the rock on which the ship of State struck, and caused the desertion of som> of hercrew. The disappearance of the s:uall-pox from Albert- on gave pleasure to more than His Honor the Lientenant Governor. He trusted the people wonld be satisfied with the actions of the present Government. By going back to the old mode of collecting Assess- ment, a great saving would be effected. The late Government paid fifteen per cent. for collecting taxes, while they had money in the banks at four per cent. He had

been surprised to hear the hon. member!

from Strathalbyn accuse the hon. Leader of ' the Government in this House, of ratting. '

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That hon. gentleman was only saving his political character when he left the late Government. The hon. member from Strathalbyn said he stuck to his late Leader, and again he said he did not always vote with him.

Mr. Mvyw did not consijler this the proper time to make lengthy speeches on the various subjects referred to in the Address, as each paragraph would be debated when they went into Committee. Those long speeches would be printed, and would add to the expenditure. He con- gratulated the hon. member from Souris for his eloquent speech, but could not say that his arguments were very conclusive. That hon. member blamed the Leader of the late Government for their lateness of this session, but the House was called to- gether earlier by the late Government last winter than 1t had been for years, and the gentlemen who came into power with a large majority, should have proceeded to transact the business of the country at that that time. The hon. member from Souris spoke of Sir John McDonald as having resigned when he lost the confidence of the people, but when Hen, Alex. McKenzie came into power, he went through with the business of the Session, and then appealed to the country. Regarding the finances of the country, he could not say anything until the accounts were on the table, but we had the assurance of the Leader of the Opposition, who had a seat in the late Go- vernment, that the finances were not in such a deplorable state as the paragraph in the speech would make it appear.- The Government spoke of extinguishing the public indebteduess,which would imply that it was burning, and if that was the case, it would be better to let it burn away. It appeared to be a very general opinion that we were entitled to a large share of the tive and a half millions paid by the United States for the fisheries. He was very sorry to hear the Leader of the Government anueunce that he had no hopes of our receiving any portion of that money, and from the actions of our representatives at Ottawa in reference to his matter, they did not appear to have the interests of the country at heart. During the election they promised to use every exertion to get us our fair share of that money, and it was owing to those promises that they were elected, and if they now went back on those promises, they would be acting unjustly. The speech said papers re- lating to this matter would he brought down, but the Leader of the Government stated last evening that they had no communication from the Do- minion Government on the subject. It was declared in the speech that the Govern- ment ‘‘ will use every exertion ” to get this money; but. surely, they had not waited untilthe present time to de this! Had the preseut Government gone on with the business instead of appealing io the cuan- try, a memorial from both branches of the Legislature could have been sent te Ottawa; and, in the face of that, the Dominion Gov- ernment could not have refused u8 our just rights. We were told that the cost: of elec- tions was a heavy drain on the revenue, but the present Government doubled the expense, for they had caused two elections where one would have been sufficient. Per- haps they wanted to getclear of some troublesome members in their own ranks, and also to get some of the members of the late Government out of the Heuse, so that they could make what statements they liked about the finances of the country. He (Mr. Munn) would favor the abolition of the Legislative Council on certain condi- tiens, but did not believe in disfranclisin the property holders. If the .Bill to be submitted was of such a nature as that sug- gested by the hon, member from Alberton (Mr. Reid) to cut down each branch of the Legislature one-half, and allow then) to sit in ope Chamber, he would support it..: The expenses shoald be made as owas possible, consistent with the good Government of the Province. He trusted the Public Accounts of the past year would be submitted.

Hon. Mr. Wiaurmawn said there was ne intention. to withhold the Public Ae- counts.

Mr. Munn would favor the reduction of the expenses of the Civil Service; but thought it weuld not be wise to ent down the pay of officials to a starvation point. A man could live as well now on $1,200 year as he could a few years ago on $1,600, and he did not see why officialsshould have fixed salaries, while farmers and specula- tors had to go accordingly to the times. The liability to be removed from office at any time necessitated higher salaries for officials. We were promised a measure re- lating to Reads and Bringes,but he thought those were in a very good condition at present. Some hon. members thought men should have the privilege of working or paying; but there was nothing now to . pre- vent auy person who wished to take a job on the roads, and thus get their money back. Those who were most clamorous to be allowed to work were the men who never did much Statute Labor under the old Act, but idled away the time they spent on the roads. Hf it was the intention of the Govern- ment to go back to the old Statute Labor Act, they would be making a mistake.

He was in favor of abolishing imprisonment

for debt; there wes no use in locking up an unfortunate debtor who was unable to pay. He had visited the jail recently, and it was pitiable to see a number of debtors huddled together in small rooms, the doors locked at six o’clock in the evening, and not opened until morning. The Assessment Act proved unsatisfactory to many because they did not like to pay taxes, and it would

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