Local and Other items.

Yon. Joun A. MceDonacpn, Speaker of the House of Assembly, is in the city. - Tux mails per ‘* Northern Light” rive in this city to-morrow morning, > Guirrav says :—‘* Thad rather go to glory in June than to Auburn Prison for life. ni Tue ‘Northern Light arrived at George. town at noou to-day, with passengers, mails, and freight.

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Tue London Times supports the proposal to assist the unemployed labourers of England to emigrate to Manitoba.

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Me. Hamitton Brown has returned from Eaglnod per Ss. > Parisian,” after an abser ce of eleven weeks.

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A:tacsxcn farmer from Winslee Road re- marked today that all the energy of the Opposition ie confined to its extremities.

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Ar the Small Debt Court to-day, judgment was given against the defaulters in city taxes Executione will be issued immediately.

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Messrs. CALLBECK, Strongand McCormack, have been re-appointed dberiff's of Queen 5, Privee, and King’s Counties respective'y.

y. M.C. A.—The Y. M. C. A. will give another of their very popular musical and literary entertainments on the evening of Monday, May Ist.

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A wires door key lost to-day, between Queen and Pownal Streets. The finder will please leave the same at the Family Grocery.

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Seus of the sharebolders in the defunct Con- golidated Bank, Torouto, are about to take civil proceedings for damages against the surviving directors for m king false returns.

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Mr. FarqvuHarson was hardly pressed at the martet today. It is reported that he could neither buy nor cajole the icdependent and intelligent electors of West River to promise to vote for him.

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Messas. Tuomas Morxis and. Frederick Peters have b en tendered an offer of nomina- tion as candidates for this City «n behalf of the Opposition. We have not yet heard that they have accepted the doubtful honor.

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Hrs Lorpsuir Bisuor McIytyre, accom-

ied by tne Kev, Dr. O'Brien, and the Rev. A. McGillivray, leaves this evening, wa “Northern Light” for Halifax, te be present at the late Archbishop's cbsequies on next Friday.

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Oxz of the leading farmers of Prince County remarked the other day: “‘ People may tay “hat they please about Mr. Sullivan, but he is the man to run an economical Gov- ernment, and he is the man for this Pro- vince.”

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We regret to learn that Mr. James McL+ lan, Inspector of the new Bridge at Malpeque, died yesterday under very painful circum- stances. While engagedat work on Friday last he fell off the bridge and received injuries which resulted in his untimely death.

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Mr. A. C. Bevt, M.P.P., has become pro- rietor of the Plain Dealer, hitherto pubhshed y W. DU. Steward. The lain eater has done good service in Eastern Pictou tor the Liberal-\‘onservative party. We wish it increased success under its new management.

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Sin CuaRies Tupper, in his speech on Mr. Charitor.’s want of coutidence motion, described the Opposition in 1378, as ‘* fie on wheels” ; but now, he said, they were enacting the part of “brakes on wheels,” devoting all their time and energies to clogging the wheels of progress and prosperity which had set in.

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A prpvuTaTion from the Ottawa City Coun- eil waited upon Sir John Macdonald, a few days ago, to urge the city’s claims for finan- cial assistance from the Government, on account ef heavy expenses incurred to make the city a capitai worthy of the country. Sir John admitted the claims were weil founded.

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Arrivep per S. S. ‘‘Copia,” in Halifax, and now en way, 26 cases Lovdon Goods, of Latest Spring Fashions, selected personally by one of the firm. A large stock to follow, by S. S. ‘* Prince Edward,’ ‘Ethel Blanche,” &c.—W. & A. Brown & Co. ald

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WE are very sorry to hear of the death of Mre F. R. Morrison, who died at Chatam, N. B., of typheid fever, last Friday morning. Mrs. Morrison was the eldest dau hter of the Rev'd. Neil MacKay. We sincerely sympa- thize with them in their sudden and sad bereavement. — Progress.

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A REMARKABLE rough diamond has lstely been brought iato England from India. It is s pure blue-white stove, 67 carats, in form nearly a drop, and when cut and polished would be about the size of the Sancy diamond The surface is slightly indented, but there are no marks of cleavage. The value of this pre- gious stone is estimated at $175,0.0.

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Tuey Cavont rr.—Every farmer who came to market to-day, from West River, bought a bottle of St. Jacobs Vil. The Apothecaries were at a loss to know tlie cause of the in- creased demand for the Ointment. ‘They dis- covered it, however, as we go Oo press: Mr, Farquharson gave his constituents the ear ache, making excuses for his past, and prom- ises of his future political career. They re- quired a bottle of St. Jacobs to relieve the pain.

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THz proportion of Catholics and Protestants in the population of the several Provinces of the Dominion is as follows:—

Protestants. Catholics

BA Sieh do 0's eden 1,602, 359 320,839 i ie os os wi 188,308 1,370.718 ee; Gis i g. 323.0°5 1 7.487 New Brunswick........ 212,142 109 O91 er 61 776 47,115 Mishary: be c= 53708 12,246 British Columbia...... 39,416 10.043 The Territories........ 53,003 443

meets As owe ka 2,532,728 1,851,982

aiiiiiiil ie A Time Savine IxventTIon.—Messrs. S. R. Oster & Sons, manufacturers of tacks, nails, ete., have lately made application at Ottawa for a patent for an invention now being used in their manufactory with the most satisfac- tory results. It consists of a preparation with — the iron is coated before being ixtro- oe 7 the cutting machioes. It is very of - ©, but is so effective that a great saving ime isthe result. Usually the knives had oie ean nened two or three times adsy, but + *fl8 preparations the knives can be rup

a Whole day, in addition to which the nails, ete, are cut very clean. The leading work- men on the premises speak very highly of the iavention, which is not only a time saving one, but whieh also eaves a very large per- centage of the wear and tear of the expensive nives used in the cutting machines.

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TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.

Special Dispatch to the Examiner.

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day. Basyton, L. I., April 17.

A fire broke out in the woods below West Deer Park, this morning, and has already burned over several thousand acres of tim- ber, and isstiil burning furiously. Two houses, with their contents, were con- sumed.

St. Lovts, Mo., A pril a7.

Despatc! es from Jefferson City Say that Governor Crittenden has granted an un conditional pardon to the Ford brothers, who, this afterneon, pleaded guilty to kill- ing Jesse James, and were sentenced to be hanged May 19th.

Wasuinoron, April 17.

The House to-day passed the anti- Chinese Bill, with the period of suspension of immigration fixed at ten years.

CLEVELAND, O., April 17.

The electrical condition, which has pro- duced the extraordinary aurora borealis, more or less seriously affected a great many persons here, particularly those troubled with nervous disorders.

Lonpon, April 17.

Dr. Lamaon had a respite extended to April 28.

The Home Secretary in a letter informing him of the extension, warns him that at that time the sentence will be carried into effect, unless some very improbable event should occur to warrant a stay in the exe- extion, or better evidence than heretofore offsred shall be produced to support the commutation.

Pants, April 17.

Parnell! has started from here for London

Ex-Empress Eugenie arrived to-day on her way to Nice. Several distinguished Bonapartists met her at the station.

Weather Bulletin.

Probabtlities for thenext 24 howrs tor the Maritims Provinces.

Toronto, April 18 —10 a. m. Moderate to fresh westerly to northerly winds; continued cool weather. RE I + Special Notices. ComE and see the splendid assortment of Spring [weeds manufactured at the Char-

‘ lottetown Woolen Mills, and for sale cheap

at Wm. Gordon’s store, sign of the Sheep, Grafton Street, near Walker’s corner.

Laptxs’ Ruppers, just received at J C. Srricce & Co's. fap l7 2i Casu paid for Bank of P. EK. Island notes at the London Mouse. ap 17

F.oun, Cornmeal and Oatmeal for sale at Lemuel Wright’s, corner of Kent and Prince

Street [ap 15 31 eod Nutr Coat.—A few tons for sale. Apply to H. Coombs. ap 17

Srep Wueat, for sale at Lemuel Wrigit’s, corner of Kent and Prince Street. fap 15 3i eod s tu th

A SPECIAL inecting of the Benevolent Irish Society will be held in St Patrick's Hall, on Tuesday, the 18th inst., at $ o'clock, p. m. A full attendance is requested. — James Hughes, Secretary. al5 3i

Avery large stock of Christys’ London Hats at L. E. Prow-e’s. al4

New hats, new Worsteds, new Tweeds, opening to-day at D. A. Bruce's. al2 tf

Tuey all tell the same story, that use Minard’s Liniment, that it is King of Paio, and the best in the world. ap!2 Ruppers, just received at Dorsey, Gcff &

Co's. dy wky--apl3 @ld Bank Notes taken at Reer & Goff's. [ap 10

D. A. Bruce is showing to-day, English and American Hats, latest styles—splendid value. al2 tf

Fresh Flower Seeds at Bodd's Medicol Hall. Fine fresh Garden Seeds coming in time for hot beds,

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Hats! Hars!--Best styles, best makes, best value to be found in the city, at L. E. Prowse’s.

Old Bank Notes taken at Beer & Goff's. fap 10

Havitts Loxg Heater—a good, simple remedy for a troublesome cough or cold—for sile at The Apothecacies’ Hall.

Tue only place on P. E Island, where you can get every part of a Gun made, is at Brown’s Shop, cormer of Prince and Grafton Streeta. now | tf wky

Notes of the Bank of P. E. Island are still taken for Bry Goods at the London House. = [ap 3

A LARGE quantity of Flower Pots at a. 8 Colweils. m2] tf

Pea Sour (very nice), at Beer & Goft’s.

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A worp to the ladies! Do not exchange your old sewing Machine for a new ore; but fetch it to me and | will repair it and_make it as good as new or no charge made.— WILLIAM Brown, shop on corner of Prince and Grafton Streets, Charlottetown, P. KE. 1. nov ) tf wy

DIED.

At 595 Wasoola street, Denver, Colorado, on Tuesday morning, the 14th inst, of tuber- cular meningitis, Ethel, infant daughter of James M. and Eliza J. Butcher, aged six mnths and five days.

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SHIP NEWS.

Loxpox, April 14.—Arrived brig Lauretta, Christie, master, from St. Kitts

Naw Yorx, April 18.—Arrived brig Fanny, Murchison. master, from Cienfuegos.

Hauirax, April 18.—Arrived barque Isobel, Marchison. master, from Porto Rico.

SHOEMAKERS |

Boot Uppers,

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A nice assortment of the above for sale.

Cc. I, MORRISON.

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A shock of earthquake was felt here to- |

SPRING

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PERKINS & STERNS,

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SPRING GOODS

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Their Stock is Always Purchased

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BEST MARKETS,

And Yeu Can Rely Upon Getting as Good Value as can be found on P. E. Island.

Large Stock Grey Cottons, Large Stock White Cottons,

Large stock Pink Cottons, Parks & Sons Knitting Cotton

(IN EVERY COLOR.)

New Spring Tweeds.

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A RICE VARIETY OF

DRESS GODS

A Complete Stock of

NMIGURKING GOODS.

Table Linens, Table Napkiua, Towels, Shoetings, PILLOW COTPONS, COUNTERPANES, TOILET COVERS, Gc, &e,,

VERY CH AP

Carpet, Oil Cloths, Maising Rugs aud Mats.

ROOM PAPER.

Perkins & Sterns.

Feb. 10, 1882.

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FURNITURE. WAREROOMS|

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. . a ’ ° mr : ° ° fa My Stock for the Spring Trade is about completed, and will excel

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Is any previous show. Buyers of the following lines of Furniture should not fuil to inspect my stock: : Sets in Every Style, ' bedroom Sets in Every Style,& os

ALL OF WHICH IS HOME MANUFACTUBE., te

Parise Sets. in Birch, Walsut and Mahogany,

with ali kinds of coveriugs at any price wished for.

q*moking Chairs, Loinges trom Bedsteads, Office =. ee Desks im great variety, Cornices and k Ee Window Poles, ces a {OMMON REDSTEtDs FROM $2.60 UPWARDS.& No work can be more substantial and better finished than I offer.

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The profits on the above stock will in future be small. }

mgterms are, therefore, cash.

WARK BUTCHER.

King Square, April 12, 1*82—1m pres

MARINE,

LINSURANCE!

The Great Western Marine Insurance Company of New York.

ASSETS Ist JANUARY, 1882, - - $939,525.92.

Euulls, Cargoes and Freights insured at lowest rates. Certificates issued here payable in England, on the Continent of Earepe, or New York.

The Fire Insurance Association (Limited) of London, Eng, CAPITAL, $5,060,090,

Every description of Property covered at lowest rates, by the undersigned,

Policies issued

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The Northern Fire Insurancs Gompany of London and Aberdeen, CAPITAL, $15.000,60%.

Every description of Property covered at the lowest rates. :0

The North American Life Insurance Company,

HEAD OFFICE - TOKONTS,

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Issues Policies on the Tontine aystem.

Also ordinary Life and Indus- trial Plans,

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The London nd Lancashire Life Assurance Company,

All rates lower than the majority of Offices. FRED. W. HYNDMAR,

Charlottetown, April 10, 1882—eod pat AGENT.

J. 3B. M&O DON AD.

This Month [ am Daily Receiving New ‘Spring Goods from EXGLAND, UNITED STATES 48D CANADA, Everything New in Men’s Wear; " = Ladies’ Wear, Children’s Wear.

Every men. weman and child who requires new and fashion- | able Goods at the very lowest prices, are respectfully asked to |

visit J. B. MACDONALDS.

Prepuan’s O18 Sjand, Oneen Sireet, April 6. ies2?— qhkly. pst pres

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xi . | re Opposite the Railway. | POR SALE the premises now occupicd by | we, being » Dwe liing, Stable 404 large Werehouse, This property fromts 170 fect ‘mn Water Street and 100 on Weymouth, directly opposite the Railway Station. D OM REDDIN. March 27, i8s2—1m, 24w

TO LET. ’g°HE Store and Dwelling, So 62 Queen |

Street, pext door to W A. Weeks & Cos, | avd Jately occupied by the subscriter, to Whom application is to be made.

JON GAHAN, /Ch’town, March 31, 82—2 cod

BEER & GuoFF,

SEED. WHEAT. 290 Barrels Winter Apples.

| UST received from Malpeque, and for sale,

SPLEN IDE ®. ee) 1060 Rushels SEED WHEAT, (iost nation SPLENDID ORDE

aud other varieties. ) : rico, ALL PERSONS ya‘er S +h 23, 18°2—2w 2aw wkly 2. es ee NDESTE >» to the subscribers are requested FOR SALE,

MACEAUCH®! RN & O00,

Freehold Farms.

4 OR SALE—S-verable valuable Farms in ailfereat parts of the country. For particulars apply to A. McNEILL, Auct’r, April 13, '®2—tf

Rink Stock for Sale.

SHARES Citizens Skating Rink Stock,

Apply to JOHN A. MOORE, April 14, 1882.

$20,000 ity Debentures.

ae will he r.ceived at the City

Clerk’s Office, up to noon of

Saturday 6h May next,

for the’yurcbase of ($20,0°0) Twenty Theu- sand Dollars Debentures of the City of Char- lottetown These Debentures are of the denomination of $500 cach, and are psyable in twenty (20) years from date of issue, bearing interest at tive (5) per cent. per annum, payable half yearly. : The Council do not bind themselves to accept the highest or any Tender. Apy fur. ther information required, as to the issue of debentures, can be had on application to the undersiyned. WM. B MORRISON, City Clerk, City Clerk’s Office, April 12, 1882. dwtf

PROFESSIONAL GARD. PALMER & MULLALLY

ATTERSEYVS-AT-LAW, NOTARIES PUBLIC, &c.

OFFICE—('Halloran’s Building, Great George Street, Chariottetown, P. E. Island, H. V. PALMER. JAS. W. MULLALLY,

April 10, 1882,

After Stock Taking W EK have reduced the price of much of ‘? our Stock of

Watches, Jewelery and Silverware,

Parties rqniring anything in that line, will tiud better yalue for money than ever at KE. W. + AYLOR'S, South Side Qaven Squsre, kk, W, TL also desires to thank his patrc ns for the Courtesy extended to him during his absence from business, and to intiinate that he hopes hereafter to be able to personally superitend all orders entrus ed to him, Watches, Clocks, Viusical Boxes and Baro. meters thoroughly cl -aved and repaired, March 3), ’o2—2w 34w

FURNITURE.

The Largest and Best Selected At Greatly Reduced Prices,

CALL AND GET BARGAINS.

Parlor and Drawing Room Suits |

TO SUIT ALL.

CHAMBER SUITS,

Walnut, Ash & Wajnut & Painted, very cheap,

OHRAITIRS, A Splendid Assortment, cheap.

Bedsteads, Beds, Matirasses, de, &e.

LOOKING CL°SSES AND MIRRORS. Picture Voulding & Frames IRGN SMEDSTEADS, Window Blinds, Rojlers, Poles, Core nices, Venitian Blinds, &c., all of which will be scld below cost for cash,

A!l kinds «cf odors prompily attended to at mouderte Charges.

JUN REWSON,

April 8,18 2—2m

Children’s Carriages, iron Bedsteads, CHEAP.

JOHN NEWSON.,

BNPIRW RESTAURANY GONE NORTH,

To the Saloon former’y oceupied by A, Mecforald, opposite the Law Courts on Graftou “treet, where the propnetor will furnis . in fiest class style,

Mesls at al! hours, Luneh at -hort notice. Oysters in every style, Fruits ot ali kiuds in their reason, Pipes apd Tobacco of all kinds, Cigars of best quality at the Cheapest. prices, Fifteen years practical experience at Cigar

making euables me 'o purchase my Cigars of

the best quality, and at the lowest fi,ure; acd fof last and for flavor the public will tind those Ciga:s will leave all others behind. HARKY HART, Propcietor Empire hestaurant, Ch’town, April 6, 82 —tf

Beer & Goff.

to make immediate payment, Fine) botice

BEAUTIFUL. LOT oa Corner of Main fA and Bardea Streets, Victoria, Lot 29, tor- merly owned by the late Henry Hardy. Aj goud decd can be given. For farther partie j | cutars apply to Messrs Hodgeva + McLeod, | Charlottetown, or to the owner

March 30, 1882— pai 30 2aw

BEER & GOFF.

CHOICE FANILY FLOCR,

Jam 22d Marmvads, in Cracks, Jam and Marmatada, in Bulk.

BEER & GOFF.

; MRS, RACHEL HARDY,

j Mask 80, eo —@i, waly ai Little York. Hiawatha, Pride of the lolaad, as.

Amber end Golden Syrup.

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