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DECEMBER 15 1879.

Attempt to Assassinate the Viceroy of India.

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Tae cowardly and diabolical work of the assassin is rarely attempted on British soil. But we find the following in our exchanges

received on Saturday night :—

Caucurra, Dec. 12.—Intense excitement was created here this p. m. by the attempt- ed assassination of the Viceroy, Lord Lytton. His Lordship had just returned to this city by railway from the fron- tier, and was met and _ welcomed at the station by a large gather- ing of his friends. After the cus- tomary greetings were over, the party entered their carriages, which were in waiting, and proceeded on their way to the Vice-Regal Palace. They hsd gone but a_ short dis- tance when a pistol shot, fired by some person in the crowd which lined the streets was heard, the ball passing immediately over the head of the Viceroy, who occupied the rear seat of his carriage. The first shot was followed almost instantaneously by another, which passed completely over the second carriage. ‘The horses were brought to a standstill by the drivers, and the popu- lace gathered near them increasing the ex- citement with their shout and cries for re venge. HEverthing was at once thrown into pabel-like confusion. Members of Lord Lytton’s staff rushed among the crowd and were determined to find the would-be as- sassin if possible. In this one of them suc- ceeded. He proved to be a native, and was, or pretended to be, considerably in- texicatec.

He was surrounded by the throng and immediately hurried to prison, waiting 80- briety and investigation. No one was in- jured by the shots which were aimed too high to do execution. Immediately after the arrest of the would-be assassin, the Vice-Regal patty proceeded to the palace, where they arrived without any further mo- lestation. No attempts at rescue was made by the native population, although no end of threatening utterances were heard di- rected at Vicervy, English officers and all British authorities. Whether this attempt upon the life of the Viceroy is the result of a plot or a mere freak of an irresponsible

madman, has not been ascertained, but it}

is very generally believed that the former theory will not be found unsupported by evidence. The city is thoroughly aroused. and there is a very lively discussion in all quarters over the event.

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The Revenue.

Tue Opposition Press engage the atten- tion of their readers in the contemplation —alternately—of the horrors of increased taxation and the fearful prospect of a fall- ing off in the revenue, and of another deficit. In view of the fact that duties levied on several staple articles of im- port were reduced under the new tariff; that drawbacks are given upon dutiable articles used in shipbuilding, can- ning, etc., and that home manufacturers have been readier and abler to supply the home market than was anticipated, it would not be very wonderful if the revenue did fall short. But the calculations of Sir 8. L. Tilley have generally come out right; and we think that they will de so in the matter of the revenue for 1879-80. In the meantime may we ask how the Grits —had they been in power—would have met the expenditure of the Government, if not by increased taxes ?

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Opening of the New Baptist Church.

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Tuk costly edifice recently erected by the Baptists in this city was opened on Sunday under the most auspicious circum- stances. The Church was overcrowded at all the services—-all denominations being represented. The services and addresses were very interesting and eloquent, and the collections large. The programme, as publishet in Tar Examiner, was strictly

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Educational.

A correspondent of the Summerside Progress complains that religious instruction is being imparted in the Public Schools of Summerside. Itis to be hoped that the ** secular system” will be allowed a fair trial. ‘That system has been decided upon by 4 majority of the people; and we trust the Superintendent of Education will see that it is strictly adhered to. We aresome- what surprised that trustees of Summerside would permit religion to be imparted <in schouls under their control. Perhaps the correspondent is mistaken.

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Several generals of the arny, high in command in Spain and Cuba, such as Cap- tain General Blanco and Generals Pender- gistand Cussola, tendered tir resigna- tions en the fallet the Premi nes Campos Ministry. ekg aa sae de lore the resignation of Campos.

hey think that as the Conservatives were divided, the King should have entrusted the Government to Sagasta aud the Lib- erals instead of to those who for nine months opposed and defeated the abolition aud free trade policy of Campos. The news-

papers also express alarm concerning the effect in Cuba of his resignation,

| : Another Address to Judge Kelly.

The Progress reports that the following addresa was presented to Judge Keily, at the Spening of the Circuit Court at Egmont Bay on Thursday last :—

Tv Thomas Kelly, Esq., Judge of the County Court of Prinee County :

Sir,— We the undersigned, in the name of the residents of the third circuit of Prince County, respectfully beg, on your firat visit to this court, to congratulate your honor on your elevation to the Bench.

Your long residence in, and intimate ac- quaintance with, the people of this county, added to your many years practice at the Bar of this Province, specially qualify your honor to discharge the responsible and onerous duties of your position.

Regretting as we do the untimely death of the late late lamented Judge Pope, we recognize the wisdom of the general Gov- ernment in cheosing as his successor a man so well fitted to succed him.

That you and yours may enjoy a long and prosperous life is the sincere wish of

Yours, &c.,

Joseph O. ‘Arsenault, Magloire Quaisoi, M. E. C. |S. KE. Gallant, Edwin Darby, J. P. |Donald McDonald, John McNally, James McNally, Sylvanus E, Gallant, |Hercule Trudelle, co Cc. Felix Perry, U. C. Trudelle, James Elxander, Dugald MacInnis, F. T. Arsenault, Fidele Arsenault, and others.

REPLY.

GENTLEMEN,—l am gratified to be in- formed through you that my appointment to the Judgeship of this county, meets with the approbation of this populous district, and I receive your congratulations as a valued token of personal regard. With you and with the general public of Prince County I join in sentiments of re- gret at the premature decease of the learned Judge who so efficiently presided over this court during the last six or seven years. I have only to assure you that as Judge of your County Court, [ shall always con- sider it a paramount object to strictly and impartially discharge the duties enjoined upon me. With many acknowledgments for your good wishes, I remain, Gentlemen, Yours very respectfully, THoMAs Key. Egmont Bay, Dec. 12, 1879.

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The Emperor and Empress of Japan.

A letter in the New York Herald gives an account of the reception of General and Mrs. Grant by the Emperor and Empress of Japan, July 4th, and incidentally a pen

picture of their highnesses. A lord in wait- ing, heavily braided, with a uniform that Louis XIV. would not have disliked in Versailles, comes softly in and makes a signal, leading the way. The General, and Mrs. Grant escorted by Mr. Bingham, and our retinue followed. ‘The General and the Minister were in evening dress. The naval officers were in full uniform. We walked along ajshort passage and entered a room, at the farther end of which were standing the Emperor and Empress. Two ladies in waiting were near them in a sitting, but

what appeared to be a_ crouching attitude. Two other princesses were standing. These were the only occu-

pants of the room. Our party slowly ad- vanced, thea Japanese making a profound obeisance, bending the head almost to a right angle with the body. The royal princes formed in line with the emperor, along with the princes‘es The emperor stood quite rmhotionless, apparently unob- servant or unconscious ef the homage that was paid him. He is a young man with a slender figure, taller than the average Japanese, and about the middie height according to our ideas. He has a striking face, with a mouth and lip that re- mind you something of the traditional

mouth of the Hapsburg family. The forehead is full and narrow,’ the hair and the light moustache and

beard intensely black. The color of the hair darkens what otherwise might pasa for a swarthy countenance at home. The face expreseed no feeling whatever, and but for the dark glowing eye, which was bent full upon the General, you might have taken the Imperial group for statues. The em- press, at his side, wore the Japanese costume, rich and plain. Her face was very white, and her form slender and almost childlike. Her hair was combed plainly and braided with a gold arrow. The Emperor and Empress have agree- able faces, the Emperor especially showing firmness and kindness. ‘he sole:nn eti- quett that pervaded the audience chamber was peculiar, and might appear strange to those familiar with the stately but cordial manners of a European Court. But one must remember that the Emperor of Japan holds so high and so sacred a placein the traditions, the religion aud the political system of Japan that even the ceremony of to-day is so far in advance of anything of the kind ever known in Japan that it might be called a revolution. The Emperor, for instance, as our group was formed, advane- ed and shook hands with the General, an ole no Emperor of Japan ever before made,

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The Fishermen.

SAD RECORD FROM GLOUCESTER, MASS. During the year there has been lost from Gloucester 30 vessels, aggregating 1980 tons, and comprising over one-tenth Zz the fishing tonnage of the port. $118,787, and 240 lives have been lost, leaving _~ — and 21 fatherless children.—/J/z, errata,

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Ir is satisfactory to learn that Canadian stock is taking high rank im Seotland, A Durham heifer raised by Mr. Beattie, of ;Guelph, and recently exhibited in Carlisle, , took the first prize in her class, and stood well ‘for the best animal at the show.

They are valued at.

A farmer called on the late Earl Fitz- william to represent that his crop of wheat had been seriously injured in a field ad- joining a certain wood where His Lordship’s horses had, during the winter, frequently met to hunt. The damage was estimated by the farmer at £50, which the Earl im- mediately paid. As the harvest ap- proached, however, the wheat grew; and in those parts of the field which were most trampled, the corn grew stronger and most luxuriant. The farmer went again to the Earl and said: “I find that [ have sustained no loss at all, for where the horses had most cut up the land the erop is best, and therefore I have brought the £50 back again.” ‘‘Ah!” exclaimed the Earl. “This is as it should be between man and man.” He then entered into con- versation with the farmer, asking him sev- eral questions about his family, how many children he had and what was the age of each. He then wrote out and gave the farmer a check for £100, saying, ‘‘ Take care of this, and when your eldest son be- comes of age present it to him and tell him the occasion which produced it.”

HOTEL ARRIVALS.

ROCKLIN HOUSE,

Dec. 13.--H Campbell, Souris; William Patrick, Hampton; R O Lavender, Boston ; R Burdett, Halifax ; H McLean do.

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Dec. 11.—W F Shedd, Eldon; Thomas Mason, Montreal.

Dec. 12.—Neil McQuarrie, Orwell; James McDonald, Montreal; Annie Finlayson, Bel- lows Falls.

Dec. 13.—-Hector McMillan, Pictou; George McLean, Halifax.

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BIRTH.

On the 15th inst., the wifeof Rewan R. FitzGerald, Esq., Stipendiary Magistrate, of a daughter.

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MARRIED.

On Tuesday, the 9th inst., at the residence of the bride’s father, by the Rev. N. McKay, Mr. Howard Farrow, Merchant, Summerside, to Miss Bessie Carr, second daughter of W. H. Brown, Esq., St. Eleanors.

At Tryon, on Tuesday, Oct. 28th, at the home of the bride, by the Rev. E. N. Archi- — — Schurman, Esq., to Miss Fredrica

i. Leard.

DIED. . On the 6th inst. at Peter Road, Lot 1, Alice Mary, the fourth child of James J. Morrisey, Esq., aged two years and nine months. _ At Summerside, on November the 3rd, of inflammation, Major Clifton, eldest son of Thomas and Sarah A. Richards, aged 5 years and 4 months.

BEADINGS & MUSICALE,

. "te second of these Entertainments will be given in St. PETER’S SCOOLROOM,

On VThurs’tay next. the 17th inst.,

at 8 o'clock, p. m., :

Doors open at 7.30. Admission, 10 cents.

The Readings will be continued on alter- nate TUESDAYS throughout the winter. Dec. 15, 1879—3i pat li

COAL. COAL.

BRON D COAL for sale by

F. S. HANFORD. Ch’town, Dec. 15, 1879—6i

BOOKBINDING

ERSONS having volumes of Magazines

and fyles of Newspapers, or Books of any description which they might wish to have bound at reasonable rates, will please leave their orders with the subscriber, or at Harvies’ Bookstore.

DAVID BETHUNE, Rotchford Square. Dee, 15, 1879—ti pat

RoE ONE OR MORE YEARS the Hovsr and premises recently occupied by Mr. W. W. Clarke, situate on Great street, two doors above the office of Messrs. Longworth & Haszard, attorneys, nd near the head of Steam N avigation Co's. Wharf. For

terms etc., apply to JOHN INGS. Ch town, Dec. 15, 1879,

CHRISTMAS TREE

AND

Sale of Seasonable Articles,

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v7 E LADIES in connection with ZION CHURCH will have a Christmas Tree aud Sale of useful articles suitable for the sea- 'son in aid of the funds of the Church, in the Basement, on

Thursday, the 18th December,

next, commencing at 3 e’clock.

EE Tea on the tables at 5.30 p. m, Oysters served in different styles.

MRS. A. sTRONAC

Dec. 15, 1879. —4i President, i

|= WEEKLY EXAMINER, — Per _3ons having relatives or friends abroad, and puns to keep them informed concernirg P. E. Island, cannot do soin a better or cheap. er way than by subscribing to Tuk Wrexiy EXaMIner. _ Sent, om to any address m Great Britain, the United States, cr the

minion, on receipt of One Dollar.

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Honesty the Best Policy.

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E have great pleasure in informing our Customers that our first quarters business has been very satisfactory ; not only has the custom of our pre- decessor been maintained but largely augmented. The char- acter, style and prices of our Goods have given great satisfac- tion. We have still on hand a Good Stock of General and Fancy DRY GOODS, such as few houses here can show, and at prices that defy competition. Our DRESS MATERIALS, Mantles and Cloths of every description are having a good run, whilst our Fur Goods are going off in good style. The gentlemen find it economical to buy from us their Ulsters, Over- coats and Reefers, as well as their Shirts, Linders, Ties, &c.

At this season we would call special attention to our beauti- ful stock of FANCY WOOL WORK—in every shape..and form, besides Wools of every description.

Our CARPETS are, without

doubt, the cheapest in the city, and have sold well. Intending yurchasers will serve their own interests to call ere they all go. It is not every day such oppor- tunities occur for furnishing at a cheap rate. In the work we have given ourselves of giving “ Good Goods for little money,” we have so far had the co-operation of the Public, which, if continued, cannot fail, in the end, to largely benefit us and all who favor us with their custom.

We have made up our minds to gain and deserve a large share of public patronage and support, which we are sensible will be the result of industry, courtesy, and an assiduous! attention to each of our numerous customers, as well as to each branch of our business.

Mantle and Dress Making is

rg¢/done on the premises by the

Misses CurRIE.

TREMAINE & METCALF

SUCCESSORS TO

JAMES DesBRISAY. Ch’town, Dee. 2, 1879,

Positive & Unreserved Sale Of Valuable

REAL ESTATE.

Spring Park Brewing Property.

HE Subscriber is instructed to sell af Public Auction,

ON WEDNESDAY,

the 17th day of DECEMBER, A. D. 1879, ia front of the Court House, at 12 o'clock, noon,

All that valuable property known as the Spring Park Brewery, consisting of a

Complete Plant for Brewing,

together with a a Shop, Dwelling House

and Outhouses, N. B.—This property will positively be mew of at the above time and place - ny persons desirous of secur this val

uable property will do well to atten Terms at Sale.

W. D. SESUARS, ucti \ Ch’town, Dec. 12, 1879. a

NEW BOOKS

JUST RECEIVED AT THE

SCHOOL BOOK DEPOT, Harvie’s Bookstore.

Masson’s English Grammar.

Swinton’s Lan Lessons. th, by

ares es the Voltaire, om 's History of England. Bracket’s French rammar, Julius Cesar, MacBeth. Smith’s History of Greece. Royal Readers, complete series. Hann’s Trigonometry. Chambers’ Practieal Mathematics. Classical Atlas. Smith & McMurchy’s Arithmetics. Arnold’s Latin Prose Composition. Dont ask for credit, but bring your CASH and buy cheaper than ever. — :

HARVIE & CO. Dee. 12, 1879,

SALE OF PICTURES.

6 te following pictures of P. E. I. Scenery, principally im the vicinity of Cherlotte- town, painted by Mr. Roprat Harris, will be sold at Auction, in my Salesroom, oa THURSDAY, the 18th inst., at 2.30 o'clock,

1. Near Old Asylum, (after sunset, )

2. Peake’s Old Wharf, (a misty morning.)

3. Near Canoe Cove, (on the road in summer.)

4, Looking towards Charlottetown, (from near cross reads, Lot 48.)

5. Near Ferguson’s Wharf, West River,

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(looking West.) Near Hunter River, Railway Brid Looking towards St. Dunstan's College, ‘(after sunset, ) Looking up Fitzroy Street, from west side Governor’s Pond. 9. From Warren Farm, looking towards Pownal Bay. 10, By the side of Road to Old Asylum. 11. On the Shore, near Canoe Cove, 12. Near Canoe Cove, looking towards Strath- albyn, (sunset. ) 13. Looking up Rochfort Street from south- ia Cheriothntowes Se Tees OUT Le 0 wn, 15. Beech Hill ; ill, Victoria Park, (au 16. Creek near Canoe Cove, sian

17. Looking Southwest towards Bellvue Creek Lot 48.

18. Near Cemetery Farm. 19. Pownal Bay, from Tea Hill. 20. Looking towards Charlottetown, from os te TL chkedic 5 ing towards Charl ox anh Edward. 2 _ Looking up North Ri from kins” term. hen oa

Looking South west from Mal near Holman's rh cu On Skt Fotem'e, Ment hosting. tobe eters’s Road, ing towards Charlottetown, (moonlight. ) . Charlottetown, from end of Ferry Wharf (moonlight. The pictures will be on exhibition in } Salesroom, on and after Monday, ‘15th ineke WILLIAM DODD, Auctioneer >

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Ch’town, Dee. 12, 1879, —4i

OPENED THIS DAY,

Fancy Wool Breakfast Shaw Plain do do do, Colored Wool Squares,

NEW FEATHERS, NEW HATS,

NEW FRILLINGS, PLAIN & FANCY VELVETEENS.

Des.’ tats: BEER & SONS.

BRICKS. BRIGKS.:

UILDERS AND CONTRACTORS take notice that the Charlettetown Brick

Saaene will be to deliver in JUNE

Ce yard in the ty,

and in ottetown, number of

to ONE MILLION, ot pricks lower : -

before placed in this market. ' Reserve your orders,

FRED. W. HYNDMAN,. A Oh’town, Dee, 1, 1870-- pat 2w