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Prospective—1878.

Iv seems pretty evident that 1878 will be a year of great events. Russia—victo- rious at Kare and Plevna and marching on to Constantinople—is yet massing millions of men and material for war, in the expec- tetion of meeting a stronger foe than ‘Tur- ‘ England has declared that she will fen if her interests in the East are endan- gered ; and the present Government has de- clared, emphatically, that the possession of

Constantinople by Russia will endanger those interests. Germany is armed to the teoth, and ready to enter the fray. It is stated that she has a secret understanding with Russia, and it is extremely probable that England has a secret understanding with France. The situation in Europe is very critical, and the prospect is not

pleasing or reassuring to men who would like to see the Eastern difficulty peaceably settled.

The United States have some knotty political and commercial problems to solve ; and the people of the Dominion have to contest a general election. Canadian _poli- ticians are already preparing forthe struggle; and although it seems certain that the Lileral-Conservative Party will triumph- antly return to power, it is probable that the struggle will be one of unprecedented bitterness.

In this Province, local politics absorb public attention ; and, judging by the pre- valent indignation of the people, we assume that before many months there will be a repeal of the Assessment Act or a change of Government. It seems evident that Mr. L. H. Davies must submit or resign.

Altogether, we look for important news to report to our subscribers during the pre- spent year.

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Our Fisheries.

A correspondence on this matter appears in a recent issue of the London Times, over the signature of Mr. Frederick Swabey, who evidently knows something of the subject. ‘he Montreal Herald says, that if what he alleges to have been stated by Americans in authority be correct, there will be no trouble in collecting what Mr. S. regards as a very moderate award for so great a pri- vilege. The letter, dated Coryton Park, Axminister, Dec. 4, is as follows :—

‘‘ It is to be hoped that the only remain-

ing dispute between us and our childrem

in America is now in a fair way to be set- tled.

The fishery disputes for many .years

caused much ill-feeling between us. I have seen hundreds of American fishing vessels chased by cruisers, many seized, condemned by our Colonial Admiralty Courts, and sold, for fishing within the prohibited two miles of our coast.

Soon after the depredations of the ‘‘Ala- bara” the first period of the Reciprocity ‘Treaty between the United States and Ca- nada came toanend. Out of pique, &c., the United States refused to renew the treaty,although it was allowed to bemutually advantageous. We compensated the scape- goat Canada, toa small extent, by guaran- teeing for her an Intercolonial Railway loan for £2,000,000, sterling. Of course, the in- terest has been, and ever will be, met by the Canadians.

Having a knowledge (extending over many years of the United States and Ca- nadian coasts, 1 can safely asseat that their tisheries are nil, compared with our own. ‘They have a Cape Cod, but few codfish.

From headlands in the Bay of Fundy and the Gulf of St. Lawrence I have counted 200 United States fishing schooners at one time. I do not believe that number of Canadian fishing vessels: visits their waters in five years.

in 1857 two arbitrators were appointed—

one English and one American—to settle the points in dispute between us connected with the fisheries boundaries, as to what were bays, rivers, or arms of the sea, &c.

The arbitrators then, according to agree- ment, drew lots as to who should view the points in dispute and arbitrate on them. ‘vhe lot fell on my friend, the Hon. Colonel J. H. Gray, of New Brunswick, now Chief Justice of British Columbia. Being fond of exploring, I acted as his honorary secre- tary. His decisions gave displeasure to the Americans. Eventually a new arbitrator

was appointed, and they got their own way. !

in that year 1 was told by many in author- ity, but not officially, that the United Siates would gladly pay us $15,000,000 to settle the disputes by admitting their fishermen on an equality with our own. No doubt it was exceedingly galling to see our fishermen go ashore to cure their fish, they having to return from 400 to 700 miles for the same purpose, just while the fish were on the feed, &ec.

Many of our readers will also recollect the State of Maine boundary dispute.

ifthe decision of the majoriey of arbi- trators is not binding, an arbitration be- comes on absurdity. Can an abitrator ac- cept a decision in hisfavor and upset it if he has not got it all his own way /

The Americans, a8 well as the Canadians, well know that 5,000,000 dollars is but a tithe of the value of these fisheries. The latter will loyally accept the decision ; unmghty America, with its large national credit, cannot afford to withold her consent from this award. But it will go against the grain to return any of the Alabama money remaing unclaimed in their hands.”

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. ‘TuERE is now a thin scum of ice over the river as far as the three tides. It does not prevent the Zlfn from plying.

Tue County Court is now in session at St. Peter’s. We hear there is a large num- ber of cases for trial.

Tax Court for the recovery of Small Debits was opened before the Stipendiary Magistrate this moming. There are about gag hundred and fifty cases to be tried.

Tue Daity EXAMINER, | The Levee.

a Levee at 12 o'clock on New Year's Day.

-|'The greater number of those who attended

also, immediately after, paid their respects to Miss McDonald. The following is a list of Gentlemen present having the privilege of the Entree :— The Honorable Edward Palmer. Chief Jus- tice, &c. a 'The Honorable Joseph Hensley, Vice Chan- | cellor, &e. |The Honorable Daniel Davies, M. P., &c. | The Honorable Colonel Gray, C.M.G., Adjutant eral. /David M. Dunn, Esq., Consul United States of America. } 'R. R. Fitzgerald, Esquire, Stipendiary Magis- trate. The Honorable L. H. Davies, Leader of the Government and Attorney General. The Honorable William D. Stewart, M. E. C., and Commissioner of Public Works. The Honorable Joseph Pope, late M. E. C. = “ J. C. Pope, M. P.

os James Warburton, late M, E.C.

= James Duncan, late M. E. C.

Benjamin Davies, late M. E. C.

W. W. Lord, late M. E. C.

Henry Beer, Esquire, Speaker of the House of Assembly.

Lemuel ©. Owen, Esquire, Leader of a former Government. :

His Worship J. 8. Carvell, Esquire, Mayor of Charlottetown.

J. W. Maxwell, R. N., Staff Commander.

The following gentlemen had the honor of

being presented :

Anderson, Alex., Professor of Prince of Wales College.

Beer, Dr. Frank D.

Bremner, George Esq.

Brecken, F. De St. Croix.

Brecken. J. R. Cashier Bank P. E. Island.

Blanchard, Dr. E. W.

Beer, L. L. Esq.

Brown, Alexander Esq.

Cundall, Henry J. Esq.

Currie, Donald Esq., Collector of Custome.

Cotton, W. L.

Clark, W. W. Esq.

Dodd, Hon, T. W,

DesBrisay, Thomas Esq., J. P.

Dean, Frank L. Esq.

Devine, Alexander, P. E. 1. Railwa;.

Davies, D. Jr.

Davies, George Esq.

Davies, Benjamin Jr.

DeBlois, RK. F. Mr.

DeBlois, L. W. Mr.

FitzGerald, Rev. D. Rector of St. Paul's.

Finlay, T. L. Esq.

Haszard, J. L. Esq.

Haszard, H. Esq.

Hobkirk, W. H. Esq., F. R. C. S., (England. )

Harris, V. E.

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St. Peter’s Church.

Ings, John Esq., J. P.

Irving, Lieut. James D., Militia Artillery. Johnston, D. T., P. E. Island Railway. Johnston, Rev. J. W. (Crapaud.) Lathern, Rev. J.

Longworth, Henry Eaq.

Longworth, B. F.

Longworth, H. W.

Longworth, Francis 8. Esq.

Longworth, Robert, Esq,

Lawson, Mr. W. T.

Leeming, Dr. T. L

Lord, A., Esq.

Maclennan, Rev'd K., St. James’ Church. MacLeod, Geo., Esq., Cashier Union Bank. MacLeod, Rey. J. M.

McLeod, W. W., P. O. Inspector. Morrison, J. W:, Sec’y Public Works. McDonald, Hoy. A. A.

McDonald, A. J., Esq,

May, Thomas W., Esq,, Civil Engineer. May, Robert, jr.

Morson, W. A. O., Esq.

Morris, Lieut. Col. (Retired Militia). Murphy, William, Esq. McKechaie, Wm., Supt. P. E. I. Railway. | Newbery, Fenton T., Esq.

Newbery, W. C. A. Osborne, Rev'd Alfred, Assistant Minister St. Paul's.

Peters, Frederick Esq. Peake, George Esq. Pope, Percy. Sterling, David Esq. Stronach, Alexander Esq., P. E. I. Railway. Walsh, William Esq., M. P. P. Wright, A. P. Gas Inspector. | Wright, Henry Esq.

Warburton, Mr. A. B. | Watson, William R, Esq., High Sheriff.

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! City Council. .

Ovr City Fathers have, for several weeks, been engaged upon the tedious but import- ant work of checking and passing accounts against the Corporation. At the meeting of Council held on Monday evening, the Mayor announced that, with one excepvion outstanding accounts had been settled ; and that the debt of the city, formerly distri- buted among hundreds of dealers, contrac- tors and oflicials, is now concentrated in one of the banks.

They have resolved that any official who, hereafter, contracts liabilities for the city without first making a requisition ffor the articles required and having it countersigned by the City Clerk, be forthwith dis- charged.

Councillor Byrne has given notice that he intends to introduce an ordinance prohibit- ing City Councillors from being city con- tractors and for relieving them of the rather invidious duty of voting that their own ac- counts be paid.

held at ten o’clock on New Year's Day. a ee EF

Tue Soup Kitchen Committee acknow- ledges, with many thanks, further dona- t o.s from Mrs. Ings, Rev. D. FitzGerald, and one anonymous gift of money through Mc. Quirk and a friend. ;

By Cable to Longworth & Co.—Brigt. **}loetwood.” English, Master, arrived at Mumbles, Wales, in sixteen days from this port. Also, bark “Ringwood,” Trainor, Master, passed Hawkesbury, on Saturday morning last, bound to Mumbles, Wales.

Cir:zens who wish to have the news sup- plied to them, at their residences, daily, throughout the year, should subscribe to the Datty, ExaMInzz now.

Tre Harbor, on New Year's Day, was rather top rough for the hana boat races,

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His Honor the Lieutenant Goveraor held | ~~

Hodgson, Rev. George Wright, Incumbent of

A formal meeting of the City Council was |

Latest by Telegraph.

WAR NEWS.

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Russia Advaneing and Reinforcing.

War Between Russia and England Considered Inevitable.

[By Telegraph to Reading Room and Daily Examiner. }

Lonpon, Dec. 31.

Forty battalions have arrived at Parva.

The reinforcements ordered for the Rus- sian army, exceed seventy thousand men.

An army of the Baltic is also being forim- ed to reach 90,000.

Russia has ordered and bought 20,000 rifles from Berlin.

The Servians have captured Perol.

In English military circles, it is consider- ‘edthat war with Russia 1 almost inevitable.

Negociations have been opened for the surrender of Nicsic.

The Russiats are approaching Sophia,and have ordered the inhabitants to leave. Lonpon, Jan. 2, 1878.

The pontoon bee at Petrarchni, the last bridge across the Danube, has been car- ried away by ice.

The whole British Channel fleet has been ordered to be made ready for sea on Janu- ary 16th.

The Vangiard of the Russian division occupy the Balkan passes between Arab- konak and Sophia.

The Turks burned Sofia and then re- treated.

There are six thousand sick in Bulgaria, and supplies are inadequate.

A special despatch to the London ‘‘Tele- graph” says the Russian commanders in Europe and Asia are to receive any overture for truce made by the Turks.

Russia has refused England’s proferred mediation.

Turkey’s conditions for armistice have

been forwarded to Russian headquarters. New York, Jan. 2. Gold 102%. Exchange unchanged.

New ‘Year's Day, 1878.

Welcome, New Year! Glad we greet thee With thy store of time! Who would not rejoice to meet thee, Winter’s prime?

Let not sorrow hail thy birth;

Let the world take Heaven’s mirth, Kindled by Celestial ray;

Let each face be lit with gladness,

Let all bid adieu to sadness,

At thy coming, New Year’s Day!

‘Though the bells, with solemn ringing, Toll the old year dead

On December's bed,

With its chances gone forever, — Wasted haply, but yet never

To return, —

Livelier be their peal when bringing To our use a fresh supply

For our willing hands to try,— Lessons for our hearts to learn.

Through the year thou leadest in,

Let each moment have its work, Which, if true, we should shirk ;

And with cheer let toil be lightened, And let duty’s path be brightened - With the Lamp of Love,

ghinmg from above,

Lrinug us from selfishness and sin. Com. —- ;

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Train Late.—The train from George- town did not arrive until ten o’clock last night.

Tuer Classes of the Convent De Notre Dame will open to morrow morning, at 9 o'clock.

Tue Classes in the Prince of Wales College will be opened to-morrow morning, at 10 o'clock.

Watcu Nicut Services.—The service in St. Paul’s School Room, on Monday night, was very thinly attended, in consequence of the storm which was raging at the time. The service in the Methodist Brick Church was also poorly attended. The programme which had been arranged was not carried ut.

ELoremENt.—Cardigan Bridge has had its sensation, The usual quiet of that vil-

stance which does not come within the range of the ordinary course of events in this Province. A young whitewashed merchant of that place, who went thither from Mount Stewart some months ago, eloped with a young lady in his employ, leaving behind him a young wife and two or three small children, without any visibl means of support.—A rgus.

Presentation. — Yesterday the foreman ‘and shopmen of the P. E. I. Railway waited ‘on A. Stronach, Esq., Mechanical Superin- _tendent, and requested his acceptance of an ‘address to himself and a silver tea service for Mrs. Stronach. These tokens of the res-

‘pect and esteem in which Mr. Stronach is held by the employes must, we are sure, be

| Very satisfactory. Mr. Stronach made a ‘suitable reply, aud hoped that in the future,

las in the past, both the men and himself would retain the confidence and respect of one another. Mr. D, T. Johnston, Mecha-

nical Clerk, was also the recipient of a’

, beautiful silver ice pitcher.

| Tuer Northern Light, which left George- ‘town on Monday morning, did not reach ' Pictou till Tuesday at 2 oclock. She left

Pictou this morning at 9 o’clock and arrived at Georgetown about 2 o’clock this after- ‘noon. The mails will reach this city at 6 ' o’elock this evening.

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| NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. .

lage was disturbed last week by a circum- |

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“GRAND TEMPERANCE

(ration!

GENERAL CONVENTION,

ENTERTAINMENT

A GRAND CONVENTION of all the £% Temperance Reform Clubs and other Temperance Organizations throughout the Island will be held in the Reform Club Room (Old Temperance Hall), Charlottetown, on

Thursday, drd Jan., 1878,

at 3 o'clock, p. m., to discuss matters in gene- ral affecting the present Grand Temperance Movement.

Also, at 7 o’clock the Convention will form into a

‘Grand Toreblight Procession

and march through the principal streets of the City, preceded by the Brass Band, and back to the Club Room.

Immediately after the Procession a Grand Musical & Literary Entertainment will be given in the Club Room, commencing at 8 o'clock. Ticket of admission 10 cents, at the door.

The Ladies of the Temperance Union will have a splendid TEA and other refreshments prepared, which will be open for all-comers during the afternoon and evening.

Tickets to the Tea 25 cents, which will also give admission to the Entertainment.

The officers and members of the St. Joseph and St. Patrick Societies, and those of all the organizations of Sons of Temperance and Good Templars are most cordially invited to attend the Convention and take part in the other amusements of the evening.

The Committees are determined to make this the most magnificent and enjoyable Turnout ever witnessed in Charlottetown.

Tickets to both the. Entertainment and the Tea can be had at all the Drug Stores and at} the doors.

Jan. 2, 1878—

FRINGE OF WALES COLLEGE,

AE Classes of the Prince of Wales Colle

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3rd day of January next (1878), at 10 o'clock, a. m. To prevent incopvenience in the arrange-

will be re-opened on THURSDAY, the ) Adupiasion 10 cents.

NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

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CITIZENS’ SKATING RINK.

Grand Opening Night, MONDAY, JANUARY 6,

AT 8 O’'CLOCK—ICE PERMITTING.

'GALBRAITH’S BAND

WILL BE IN ATTENDANCE,

ta. Tickets for sale at Apothecaries’ Hall. J. R. BRECKEN, Sec’y.

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NOTICE.

Tailoring and Cutting,

OHN BELL is now prepared, at his Resi. @) dence, Fitzroy Street, west, near the Kirk, TO MAKE UP TO ORDER, every description of

GENTLEMEN'S & BOY'S CLOTHING

Shirts, Ladies’ Sacques, Military Uniforms, Clergymen and Lawyers’ Gowns,

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LADIES RIDING HABITS.

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Carnival and Fancy Dress Ball Costumes on reasonable terms and short- est notice. .

ee. Pattern and Garment Cutting a Specialty. JOHN BELL, Tailor & Cutter?

Fitzroy St., west, near St. James’ Kirk, } Ch'town, Dec. 31, 1877. \ tf

LECTURE!

E Third Lecture of the Course, in con- i nection with the Y. M. C. Association, will be delivered on

Friday Evening,Jan. 4, 1878,

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REV: W..S. PASCOE.

Subject :—“‘A Diatiiond from a Coal Pit; the Story of a Great Transformation.” Doors open at 7.30; to commence at 8.

J. MeLmon, Sec’y.

ment of the classes, it is desirable that all

students intending to enter for the ensuing!

term should be in attendance on the day of the |

opening. e@. All tuition fees are payable in aivance.

J. LONGWORTH, . Hon, Sec’y, &c. Charlottetown, Dec. 31st, 1S77--

Wotice to Procrastinators!

All. Accounis furnished ai Amas and Midsummer of last vear, thatremain unpaid after the Firs? February next, will be placed in the hands of an aliorney for collection, without dislinclion of persons.

MARK BUICHLR. Jan. 2, 1878—

WE CONTINUE T0 SELL

ALL OUR

STAPLE GOODS

—-ON :THE--

Most Favorable Terms.

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| IN STORE:

1500 Bbls. Flour, 20 Boxes Axes,

200 b’xes Confection- ery (assorted), 800 Reams Paper (all

sizes), 59 Doz. Brooms, 50 Doz. Pails,

50 Bbls W’te Gran- |

ulated Sugai,

20 Bbls Crushed do | 4% Chests Tea,

125 half Chests Tea, 75 Boxes Tea,

500 Coils Manilla, 60 Boxes Glass, 509 Sides No. 1 Sole | 150 Boxes Bartlett’s Leather, Blue,

200 Sides No. 2 ‘

230 Boxes Raisina, 100 Kegs B’ng Soda, 30 Bbls W’ng Soda, | 75 Boxes Cheese,

100 Gross Bartlett's Shoe Blacking, 150 Jars Creamtartar

100 Tins Pepper, 100 ‘* Mustard,

60 Casks Vinegar, 49 ‘* Ginger, 200 Boxes Soap, § 40 ‘* M’xdSpices 4 Beenie Soap, 20 ‘ Allspice; Nuts, | 30 Packages Whol 600 Boxes Table Salt | cee r

50 Bbls. Currants,

U ' 30 ** Nutmegs, 25 Boxes Flat To-

159 Boxes Yeast,

i bacco, 10 Kegs Isl. Twist | 20 Bbls. W’te Beans Tobacco, | 150 Casks Kerosene, 15 k’gsAcadiaTwist | 25 Bbls. Onions, Tobacco, ' 50 Boxes Candles,

ee Carvell Brothers.

500 “ Cornmeal, 109 Boxes 3 in. Nails { 125 Hhds Molasses, — ao 30 ‘“ Sugar, 50 Boxes Horsenails

GALL AND LEARN CLEARING OUT PRICES TOYS AND FANCY GOODS!

HASZARD’S BOOKSTORE,

BEFORE PURCHASING ELSEWHERE. Dec. 29—2in

Retiring from Business,

BARGAINS

EING. about to retire from Busin ofter our large stack of MILLINERY and DRY GOODS at the lowest possible

prices, consisting of —

Bonnets, Hats, Feathers, Flowers

Scarfs, Squares, Clouds, Tur- quoises, Culls & Collars, Ribbons, Laces, Gloves, Ladies’ and Children’s Underclothing and other Goods.

Also—WOOLS OF ALL COLORS for F Work, &c., &c. maree THE MISSES CAVANAGH, ** Ladies’ Establishment,” * Market Square, South Side.

Dec, 24—-

| New Fruit. ALENCIA RAISINS, Layers and M tels ; Dates and Dried. Anak oe HASZARD BROS,

$7. PRTER'S SCHOOLS

WILL REOPEN ON

MORDAY, 7TH JAN., 1878.

In the Schools there are three Departments — Primary Depar ima ey partment, for very young

e ren. Girls’ School, Boys’ School.

Five Teachers are engaged in the Se . All pngieh Deen, Classics, Matheenetion — and German, Musie and Singing are For terms, ete., apply to eS “ W. HODGSON, St. Peter's Clergy House 5 Dec. 28—pat till jan 7 , re mee

SEE HERE MEN !

F you want SLEIGHS or CARRIA I made of best American Wood, in ro a or your Horse Shod in FIRST-CLASS

STYLE, call on th dersi one warkahGed abt pet One Ae wore

J, O. KEEFE,

Ch'town, Dec, 22—-2w 3aw pat ar 2w

North ide Queen’s Square, Ch’town, Des, 5, 1877, - : : =

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