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THE EX

AMINER.

152 eR IY RRR atta Correspondence,

MANAGEMENT OF THE WAR.

TO THE EDITOR OF THE EXAMINER.

Sin ;— :

As you haye, in common with other Colonial editors, transcribed into your paper several strictures on our military affairs in the Crimea, | am encouraged to hope that you will find room for the following remarks. I venture to offer them, on the ground that there are so many powerful inter- ests at work, in the éndeavour to throw the responsibility of disasters from their own shoulders on to any other, that it is desirable to enquire after the truth, and if possible, to ascertain it. 1 think nothing is more natural in one who served in the British army in 2 sorics of campaigns, which were successfully carried on without any material interruption, than to endeavour to vindicate his profession from aspersions thrown on it and its constitution, simply because the real de-

jinquents must, if possible, escape blame themselves. dos} ire following Speech was delivered by the Hon. Joseph! therefore, must strenuously assert, that neither does the con- | Howe, in the Nova Seotia House of Assembly, a few days

stitution of the army call for any material change, nor tts present calamities call for censure. I have not the slightest doubt that our present want of success is owing, not to mili- tary deficiencies, but ministerial presumption and incapacity. It became the French and English governments, even be- fore they declared war, to know the strength of the Russians dnd their fortresses, and to provide, before any movement took place, depots of all sorts of afms, forage, provisions, medical stores and clothing, and after they had done so, to be assured, not only that the communication with these de- pots was open end could be secured, but that they could be reached at all times with celerity and certainty ; and farther, that the means of transport between them and the arnties should be ample aud effective. Now, the neglect or insuffi- client carrying out of these preliminaries has led to present circumstances, I firmly believe that Marshal St. Arnaud and Lord Raglan were ordered to “ take Sebastopol,” with little or no consultation had with them, and it is very probable against their advice; if such be the ease, and that it is so, wholly or in part, @ singular injustice has been done to those gallant *men, and their troops sacrificed, it appears to me at the bid- ding of non-military people. The Duke of Wellington would not have submitted to any such authority. What! compro- mise an army with uncertag communications; such a thing has never been heard of since the days of what used to be called expeditions. It was ths custom of people in Downing Street long ago, as again now, to fancy themselves generals, and to waste the national resources on what were termed “expeditions.” This folly has been long in abeyance. but seems renewed now, for whether the expedition sail from the ‘Thames to Walcheren, or from Varna to Bala Clava, it is still an “expedition,” as formerly. So now there is no place of arms, no basis for ulterior operations, neither line of re- treat. I am convinced, from experience, that so long as it is dependent on the sea for its supply or its retreat, it is iv a false position. All this arises from having non-military per- sons to preseribe the operations of armies, who do not the jess struggle to place their delinquencies on the heads of others, and so to get out of it, must, with their satellites, blame the constitution and fabric of the army. I will not say that I do not think that high connection finds too much favor in many instances, but 1am prepared to assert that the aristocracy of Britain, numerously represented in the ranks of the army, more especially in the Guards and Cav- alry, poured out their blood freely on the altars of their country at Alma, Inkermann and Bala Clava. But were it not so—are we not the stme who fought at Waterloo, Vit- toria, Salamanca, Talavera,.etc.? Did we not even tritmph in those days against larger numbefs and unpromising cir- cumstances, and why was it? The material was the same, but the commander Jaid out his own campaign, knew when, where and how to retreat, as well ad to fight—had the roads open to him, and could foresee for himself bow final success was tobe obtained. But inthe Crimea we have an army sacrificed, whose military consultations and orders are so placed by them that there is no retreat without the sacrifice of the splendid armament eniployed against Sebastopol. Soldiers might be expected to conquer or to die; but here they mast die without the alternative of conquering. Whe-| ther they will ultimately conquer or not, remains to be seen. But the blood which has been already shed, is on the heads of those who planued the enterprise. I think I know Lord lan too well not to be sure that this is his defence; why, if it were otherwise, should the Whig remnants endeavour to stifle enquiry. It is not one, but each one and all, who should be ng.longer trusted with war matters, of which it is, and always was, the peculiar privilege of the party to be the wolpt possible conductors. '

I hardly, though I think I might well do it, ventare to affirm, without more mature and particular information, that if Eupatoria had been made the place of arms, we should be nearer than we now are to possessing Sebastopol without fir- ingashot. It is quite an anomaly in military tactics to form a siege of any place without sufficient force not only to invest the place, but to keep at distance any force destined to raise it, or to interfere with the operations. To allow a large army, capable of relieving the beseiged place, to supply it wita all it wants, whereas, by operating on the communica- tions, Sebastopol might, at least, have been isolated without: attacking it at all. But who ever heard of a siege, without a detached force, not covered with trenches sufficiently strong to prevent all interruption? The thing is as original as it is absurd. And I do most sincerely believe that the French and British Governments, and not their Generals and Troops, are the responsible parties. There is, however, this difference

}und L make the appeal to history,—whilst it may be said, ” ‘the whole, that the mixture of different urades of society tu the ranks of the British military officers, is beneficial; but whether it be so or not, or whether the system does or does

a a id

| not require revision, is only ot nega ‘lead the minds of the people from the delinquency of the ; : ts Downing Street culprits. ji sda I will only add, that i¢ seems to me inconceivable, with the known powers of the French and British flects in the Black | Sea, that a man, or an ounce of food, or a dram of gunpowder, | much Jess two Archdukes, should ever have reached the Kus- sian army by sea. Dut I find Sir Charles Napier has taker \the ministers in hand, and pleads their instructions and re- | strietions as the cround of’ the little service rendered by the | splendid armament lately under his orders. Perhaps Admiral] undas may have it in his power to dy the same. Dundas may have it in | 8 power to l dic yours, &t., oe

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pe MAINE LIQUOR LAW IN NOVA SCOTIA.

since, in opposition to the passagé of the Maine Liquor Law for that Province :-—

(Concluded .)

y made the subject of discussion to |

Mens’ Ready-made Clothing.

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by workmen in our eiiploy. Persons desirous of fatnishing themselves

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JUST TRY : Weo Jamie Duncan’s JEW ESTABLISHMENT of Tin, Copper, Iron, and Plumber Work. Next door tothe residence of the Hon. George Coles. Wrom his late experience in the Old Country, and by strict attention to the execution of orders, he hopes to merit a share of public patronage. P, $.—Jobbing punctually attended to. Charlottetown, January 22, Wotice. TAXIIE Subscriber hereby notifies all persons indebted to him, either by Note or Book Account, that unless they make immediate payment, their Accounts will be placed in the hands of an Attorney for collection. C. CROSS.

(All papers.)

sick soon died out.

failed. { invite the Hon. and learned member for Aunapolis to review this period of Hnglish history. IL refer to the time when a Puritan cause was most triumphant, .when Charles had been slain, his followers dispersed, when Cromwell reigned in Whitehall, when his Major General held Military command of all the Counties, when t.e May poles were streck downa— the Theatres closed—the taverns shut up. When mirth was restrained and temperance enforced by the Sword. Now, what was the effect of all this? No sooner was the Protector in Lis eoffia than the people of England, by a commen im- pulse, threw off a system which they regarded ‘as oppressive. So distasteful had their restraints become, that the people

The Stoics denied themselves the use of Wine, but their | The Puritans tried tha experiment of} coaxing people into temperance and virtue, but they signally |

March 19. (All papers 3i)

Grain, Grain, Grain. . FYNMIE highest price given for BARLEY and OATS at Coles’s Brewery and Distillery. Constanily on hand at prices cheaper than can be pur- chased in the Market, the best of Rum, Brandy, Gin, Whis- key, and a superior article of old Malt Whiskey. Also :— X, XX, and XXX Ale. Charlottetown, 19th Nov. 1853. ~ Stoves! Stoves! Stoves! pus Subseriber has on hand and offers for Sale at bis establishment, Great George Street, a superior assortment of

COOKING, ALR-LTIGHT, and other STOVES, which will be sold at low C. F. HARRIS,

prices.

restored the Stuarts, forget their civil wars and sacrifices— reopended their Theatres and Taverns, and so disgusted were | they with Puritan domination that liberty was forgotten in the general joy which the restoration of-personal freedom occasioned, ‘Lhe wine cup went round, and from that day to this no attempt has been made to re-establish Cromwell’s system. Now, what [ fear is this, that the friends of Tem- perance are about to sacrifice all the geod they have done, as the Puritans sacrificed a!l the reforms that they had esta- blished, by carrying restraints too far. This law may be partiaily enforced for two or three years—but it will coerce people into resistance, and occasion a revulsion of fe-ling to be followed by universal license.

So fur as wy reading extends, I may assert that every King, every Statesman, every Warrior who has illustrated the page of Llistory, drank wine. ‘The Apostles who were the

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companioms of our Saviour, drank it. The Prophets whose flights of inspiration still astonish us, we have every reason to | believe drank it. Cicero and Demosthenes, and all the | orators of antiquity and of modern time, indulged in the juice | of the grape. Who can say how much of the inspiration

iuspiration. Hate these men becn eclipsed by the Dows and Kellogs ofthe platform? What orators have the State of Maine sevt us forth comparable with the Pitts and Burkes, and Grattans, and Foxes and Sheridans of the British Islands, | every one of whom drauk wine? Let the learned gentleman | glance at the noble structures—the architectural wonders that embellish Europe. Who reared them? Men of gigantic iitetlect whose common beverage was wine. Let his eye range through the noble galleries where the Sculptors have left their statues—where the Painters have hung in rich profusion the noblest works of Art. Wine, we are told, clouds the faculties and deadens the imagination. Yet it was drank by those benefactors of their race, and we cannot, with their masterpieces before us, believe the assertion till their works | have been eclipsed by artists trained up under this rigorous legislation. Has Maine turned us out yet a Statue that any body would look at, a Picture that any body would buy ? Look at the deliverers of mankind—the heroic defenders of uations. Was Washington a member of the Temperance society ? Did not Wallace “ drink the red winé through the helmet barred ?” Who will undertake to say that Bruce on the morning on which he won the battle of Bannockburn— that Tell, on that day when he shot the apple off his son’s head, had not tasted a glass of Whiskey or a stoop of Wine ?

If then, Sir, all that is valuable in the past,—if heroism —and architecture—and oratory, sculpture and painting—if all that has bulwarked freedom -and embellished life, has come down to us with the juice of the grape—if no ago or na- tion has beeu long without it, I think it behoves the advocates of this bill to show us some country where their system has been tried-—s.me race of men who drank nothing but cold water, .

{ turn to the learned member's own profession. I ask him to show me two such Lawyers—two Judges so eminent as Lords Kidom and Stowell, the one the wonder of the Admi- ralty as the other was of the Nquity Court. Yet it is on record that at the very time when these men were oppressed with Herculeaa labours—when day after day they were de- livering judgments so masterly and profound that they defy all criticism, each of these great jurists drank his five bottles of Porta day. ~(Laughter.) 1 certainly would not advise the learned member for Annapolis to try in this country ac experiment so hazardous. In the moist climate of England this might be done, but not in the dry atmosphere of Nova

between the two: that nobody in France supposes civilians capable of dictating the operations of a campaign; neither does the Emperor employ them, nor would he consult New- castles or Fox Maules, or any others of that class, but military officers.

ft is a matter of history very often occurring, that the neglect of the military resources of Great Britain has usual- Jy paralyzed the nation at the outbreak of war. But this time nothing can be pleaded on this ground; for never did a people with more unity or a greater enthusiasm give all that ‘could be supplied, of was asked for, to an incompetent Minis- try, who we still allowed, having shuffled the cards a little, to continue to waste the lives of our men, and throw away the national honor. That they made adequate arrangements for the efficiency and maintenance of the army, ho one even pretends.

An arivy in movement may contribuie souictliing to its ‘Own support, particularly to that of their horses. But what

can be expected of our unfortunate officers, cooped up in an_ unwholesome spot in mid-winter with insufficient supplies, be- |

cause, forsooth, it pleased their French and English musters ‘to say they must take a certain fortress, is past all niilitary calculation, although it may be very evident to Downing Street heroes,

It seems from the landing at Eupatoria that, at leneth, some perception of the manner of carrying on war has dawned on the Allied Governments. For ourselves, 1 must say, that our fine army is sacrificed to official incapacity; and that its organization is no more faulty than when it marched to vic-

tory: that is when there were no Whigs in office, and the Dake of Wellington laid out bis own plans for a campaign and shook off Downing Street leading-strings. I think. uevertheless, that the promotion of the aristocracy, whether

monied or ennobled, is sometimes unfair on others less for- | whi tunate; but that it ever caused a battle to be lost, or an | tlem

lutch of ground to be surrendered, I dg most solemnly deny, . oe”

Scotia. I have sometimes seen him, however, when a few glasses would havedone him good. Indeed, I sometimes fan-

icy that, beth in the Senate and at the Bar, his wit is not as Fpoignant, or his logic so acrite, as in the olden time when he used te fake bis glass of wine.

My hon. colleague and friend from Cumberland, whose sincerity in this cause I entirely respect, quoted to us last winter the passage from Seripture—* If eating meat causest my brother to offend then will [ cat no more.” But would my hon. friend shut wp all the butchers’ shops and forbid by law the sale of meat, for fear somebody would eat too much ? Again he told us, “we have tried moral suasion, and have failed.” If 3», who is to blame? Ifa sneaker here fails to convince his audicuce, do we permit him to coerce them into belief by force of law? I resist this bill because it is a viola- tlon of the voluntary principle. Because it is defended by the old argumeuts by which fauaties aud persecutors in all ages have sought to propagate relizious opinions. Hoping to save men’s souls (more precious than their bodies) Catholics have | burnt Protestants,.and Protestants Catholies. The right of private judgment was denied. The right of one human be ing to coerce others into belief, as it is now sought to coerce them into temperance, has been tried a thousand times, arid has fuiled, as this attempt will fail.

Mr. Lowe cautioned the house against following too readily the example of the United States. The people in these States | were liable to sudden gusts of excitement, and their history was filled with absurdities. He convulsed the house with laughter by extracts from the Blue Laws—by reference to their burning of witches, and by a sketch of their latest ex- _wavagance—the policy of their Know Nothiags, who sought (to drain out of their country the foreigners who had cut \their canals, built their railroads, and made the Republic to flourish. We have not room for this portion of the speech,

which gave them such power of language was drawn {rom its }

ch we have given at such Jength, because the hon, gen- an took no part in the Temperance Debate during the last |

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Sag Ty SVS 5.04,

rANILIe subscriber begs to inform his friends and the public, who so liberally favoured him with their custom at the North Side, that he has now removed to Souris East. where he hopes, by the same due attention, to merita continuance of their favour. Cash pad for OATS Souris. February 5, 1855.

RONALD McDONALD.

A CARD.

HE Subseriber offers his services to the Publie as AUCTIONEER and COMMISSION MERCHANT, and hopes, by prompt attention to business entrusted to him, to obtain a share of patrunage. TAS. COLES.

o Suitable for the Season.

AS’ Spring is coming, it is well to know that at the Drug Store of M. WV. Skinner can be had all kinds of Medicine, suitable for Horses and Horned Cattle :—Cvadition Powder, in packages; ar excellent article. Heave Powder, a never failing cure for all diseases which affect the lungs and wind of Horses. Horse Liniment, an excellent article for swellings, bruises,and cuts in Horses, &c, Oint- ment for Founder, Specific or Ringbone Cure, Purgative Balls, Colic Balls, Diuretic Balls, Cough Balls. Balls fur Worms, as well as afl other kind of Balls and receipts for Horses, &c., are prepared and gold b M. W. SKINNER, Apothecary, Queen Street, Charlottetown.

Salmon, Salmon. FEW BARRELS of excellent SALMON cati be bad

at the store of the subscriber, either per Ib, or bbl. January 22, JOHN RIGG

y @ March 5.

and

SAMUEL McMURRAY.

, the whole of the remaining Stock at the Manchester

Ready-made Clothing, White and Grey Shirtings

sive Spring Importation

, comprising a large and yaried assortment of

STAPLE AND FANCY GOODS,

all of which will be found well worthy the attention of purchasers.

MANCHESTER HOUSE, MARCH b. G OFF AT GREATLY REDUCED PRICES,

v

SHLLIN

N order to make room for an exten

House, Sydney-sireet {> Great Bargains in Blankets, Furs, Cloths and Doeskins,

Sheetings, Prints, Coburgs, Cashmeres, Shawls, Carpettings, &e.

I

Selling off at Georgetown. FOR COST AND CHARGES, PPE Subscriber respectfully informs the public that he has this day commenced selling off his large Stock. of Goods, at a GREAT REDUCTION on former prices, to make room for a large Stock which he expects to receive early in the Spring. : ee . er A. MACDONALD.

Notice. PPuk undersigned, by Power of Attorney from the Rev.

: Joux Macpoxap, late of this Island but at prese ic

in the County of Sussex, England, bearing date the T0ch day of Doce ber, 1854, has been appointed AGENT to manage his Estates in this Island, and he hereby notifies all Tenauts or others indebted for Rent,

REQUISITION. 2 TO THE DIRECTORS OF THE CHARLOTTETOWN GASLIGHT Coy, = GENTLEMEN j— :

K, the undersigned members of the Charlottetom,

light Company, desire that you will, at your carliest copy, call a special! Public Meeting of the said Company, to take into eg.” ation the advanced price now charged for Gas by said Cotipany = the propriety of an-immediate reduction of the prive to the guy yp

per 1000 feet. a George Beer, jan. John And. McDonald Daniel Dayjgg

oe

Donald Melsaae Henry J. Calbeok David James McCraith John Rigg James Wattg Neil Rankin Charles Palmer Patrick Walker,

i compliance with the above Requisition, [ am instr | by the Directors of the Charlottetown Gaslight Com en a special General Meeting of the Shareholders of the eaid Compas ne held at the Court House, on THURSDAY, the 5th of A o’clock, a. m., to take the subject matter of the above Requisition consideration.

Ly order, sane te a ' - HYNDMAN, Soo Charlottetown Gas Works, March 26. » Soe'y. =

To be Let,

HE MANSION HOUSE of « Faxcoy

beautifully situated on the Banks of the Hil ie ‘ au about two miles above Charlottetown, and comseantad oe extensive view of the river. The house, which is om the most substantial brick buildings on the Island, contwing ¢ drawing room, parlout, library, spacious hall and staircase with vants’ room, laundry, store room, kitchen, &c., on the first floor: large bed rooms and dressing reom in the upper story, with’ cellerage, and bot air stove in the sunk story. Lhe grounds consist of flower and kitchen garden, and twelve aemes valuable LAND, in first-rate condition, partly under hay and pasturg, ‘The bouse is surrounded by five old trees, which conipletely from the easterly and northerly winds. March 26.

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Apply at the house.

Euston Street Tannery. —

ryuE Subscriber hereby informs the public that he entered upon the business heretofore conducted by Mr. C. Cro Tanner and Currier; and hopes, by strict attention to business to e a share of public patronage. " mb N.B.—The highest price will be paid, in cash, for Hides and Skigg” March 26. 3w Il. C. TROWAY. “ 7 Ta F Attention !---D U C this? ‘ AVING received, by late arrivals, a large and varigl assortment of American and other Gouds, the Subscriber fully informs the public that they are now ready fur inspection aud sale, at his New Store, Kent-street, opposite Mr-Lobban’s Sale Room, ——COMPRISING— : Tea, Coffee, brown and crusiied Sugar, Tubaceo, Cigars, Soap, Candies, Digby Merrings, boxes Raisins, casks do., Rice, Spice of every cscription, .

Crackers, Blue, Indigo, Burning Fluid—a first rate article, cider Vi Saleratus, Soda, Cream Tarter, Pepper, Mustard, Starch, Window

of all sizes, Matches, Snuff, bags Salt, Pipes, Blacking, Brushes of gy kinds, Coffee Mills of varivus kinds, Mouse and Rat Traps, Slates, Spit.

of Bells, nests Tubs, Saddlers’ Tacks of all sizes, Leather-headed Carpet do’, Simp do., British Lustre, Pencil Paste, Knives of all sorta, Sei ; Brooches, Finger Kings and Wateh Chains in variety, Patent Balancer, Jewsharps, Plated Candlusticks, curry Combs, brass and Whaleboue, Clothes Pins, Wire Scives, Bootjacks, Ro: Bed Cords, Clocks of al? kinds, Manure Forks, Table, Grin Grindstone Fixings, round and square point steel Shovels, Sheet Sew Plates and Frames, Mop Handles, Frying Pans, Chain Cattle Ties, assorted Nails, coal ilods, Glass Lanterns, Wool and Cattle Cards, Parers, Shaving Boxes with and without Glasses, Sand Paper,

Pins, nests Measures, Bail Boxes, 8 inch Thermometers, Graters, Razor and Strops, Stationery, Speetacies of different kinds, Buttons of all fancy Suaps, Portemonies, all prices, Mineral Dour Knobs and Latebes. Gun caps, Hinges, side and back Combs---ivory and bone, Thimbles of ali sorts, "court Plaster, Pie Furks, clothes Lines.

BOOTS AND SHOES, &e.

Lind Ties and Boots, childrens leather strap Boots; ladies, misses and gents Endia Rubber Boots and Shoes, cork Soles, &e.

with hoods; India Rubber caf, do. Sou’ Westers; Panama and Pearb boys cloth do.

White and unbleached ottons, printed do., striped Shi 8, ootton Balls of all colours, Handkerchiefs, meus lambsw-ol Shir denim Frocks and Overalls.

Assorted Confettionaty in great variety.

FRUITS Apples comprising baldwins russets and greenings; diled Apples; bagel, pea, filbert and ahnond Nuts; Dates, Onions, dc.

Also on hand a stock of Brandy, Gin, Rum and Whiskey, all of a superior quality,

Tumblers, Wine Glasses, Preserve Dishes, Salt Sellars, &e.

STOVES Franklin and other Parlor Stwvee, cooking do. for either wood or coal.

The above, with many other articles too numerous to mention, and aa

expected, comprises a very large and well selveted Stock, well worthy

of public attention. JAMES COLES. Dee. 14.

| NOTICE, ‘as undersigned gives notice, that by Deed bearing date

Kighteenth day of December, 1854, from Arthur Napin Molsworth, Esq., and Harriet Molesworth, his wife, all that part of Tuwnship No. thirty-seven, in this lsland, formerly éwned by them, was duly conveyed to him. All Tenants or others indebted for rent, arrears of rent, or stumpage, are hereby called upon to pay the same to him; no other per- son having avy authority to reeeive the same,

JOUN R. BOURKE.

Mill View, Township, No. 49, Jan. 8, 1855. Any person found trespassing on the above estate will be prosecuted according to law.