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Tue Day EXAMINER, JUNE 14, 1878.

Cardigan Hiection.

MR. FERGI sON RETURNED BY ACCLAMATION

We congratulate all the Mr. Ferguson, the people of Car

parties con-

cerned divan’ District, the Province at large—on the result of the proceedings at Georgetown to-day.

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The Text and the True Exposition.

‘‘Necessrry is the mother of invention.’ It is necessary——in the interests of the Grit Party (in this Provinee)— to prove that the issue is between “‘Free Trade” and ‘‘Pro- toction:” and that the Liberal-Conservative

for Protection s

party want ‘Protection sike.” The Patriot is equal to the oc- casion. Its “invention” is truly wonder-

fal-—-when put to the test. It quotes asa “text” the comprehensive Resolution sub- mitted by Sir John MeDonald ; and, as an ‘exposition’ of the text, it quotes a speech delivered by Sir John MeDonald on the resolution submitted by Mr. McKenzie’s follower, Mr. Brown ! Of course the same amount of inventive genuis (oreven less) could used with great effect against the ‘‘Free Trade Party’—led by a man who said the other day that at the

of having

‘* We have in this country moment no idea of Free Trade;

extent,

present

asystein and composed, to a _ large of the rankest Protectionists in Canada— such, for instance, as Workman, Norris: Jette and Joly. But to this the Editor of the Patriot is though he evi- dentally recognizes dimly the fact that Me- Kenzie and his followers in Ontario and Quebee have given up the “ Free Trade” cry.

The fact of the matter is, that in the pre- sent tariff—-to which the Grit party adhere— the principle of ‘* Protection” is recognized.

oblivious,

There can, therefore, now, be no issue, as between “Free Trade” and ‘* Protection.’

sut Sir John McDonald says the present tariff is unskillfully arranged, is unsuited to the circumstances of the country, is un- scientific, and needs a ‘‘ judicious re-adjust-

ment.” This is what Sir John McDonald says—this is THE TEXT,

‘*That this House is of opinion that the welfare of Canada requires the adoption of a National policy, which by a judicious re-ad- justment of the tariff, will benefit and foster the Agricultural, the Mining, the Manufactur- ing and other interests of. the Dominion ; that such a policy will retain in Canada thousands of our fellow-countrymen, now obliged to ex- patriate themselves in search of the employ- ment denied them at home; will restore prosperity to our struggling industries, now so sadly depressed ; will prevent Oanada from being made a sacrifice market ; will encourage and develop an active inter-provincial trade, and moving (as it ought to do) in the direction of a reciprocity of tariffs with our neighbors, so far as the varied interests of Canada may demand, will greatly tend to procure for this country, eventually, a reciprocity of trade.”

And this is “the exposition” Sir John McDonald gave of that text at the time he moved that it be adopted as the policy of the Government of Canada :—

THE EXPOSITION.

Having said so much about a National Pol- icy, I will call the attention of the House to a that policy is. It should consist of a judicious re-adjustment of the tariff which would benefit and foster the agricultural, the mining, the manufacturing, and other interests of the Dominion; a judicious re-adjustment of the tariff will mean, to a certain extent, an in- creased duty upon certain articles; upon those articles which we can produce ourselves, which- this country is fit to produce, which our clime can produce, which our people are able to manufacture. It can be well understcod that a judicious tariff may, on the whole, be a mod- erate tariff, although oa particular branches of manufacture desirable to be protected, the duties might be higher than they are at any given time. For instance, if we adopted the policy which we ought to do, of enlarging our Sree list, admitting into our market the raw material, the quasi raw material, which may be required for the purpose of assisting in our manufactures, we produce a diminution in the volume of taxation, and if we take off the duty on tea and sugar and other necessaries which cannot be manufactured or produced in this country, why, that is a direct charge to the country, because, as we cannot manufacture or produce those articles, every farthing put upon them falls upon the consumer. We can well understand that we may raise the duty on woollen, cotton and other goods, but lower the duty on articles of general consumption which we cannot produce, and the volume of taxation may be less in fact, although it may be raised, at any given time, higher than it was before. If a man were obliged to pay a cent more on his cotton, and had a cent taken off his tea, it would be found, by calculation, that he was a gainer by the operation.

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We vould call the attention of the elec- tors of this County to the advertisement re- lative to the holding of Courts for the re- vision of voters’ lists, which appears in to- day’s issue of the Journal. It is to be hoped that all entitled to vote, will take the trouble to see toit, that their names are duly recorded for the proper polling division on the voters’ list. If the name of any person entitled to vote is not at pre- sent on the list, the elector whose name has been omitted, can have it put on, by simply proving to the Court that he is a British subject; that he is, at least, twenty-

(candidate to represent the Third District of

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Meeting at Cardigan Bridge.

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A meeting of the inhabitants of Cardigan Bridge and vicinity was held in Stewart's Hall on Tuesday, Lith inst., to nominate 4

King’s County, which was largely attended by the electors*of the surrounding country. “On motion, W. P. Lewis, Esq., was ap pointed Chairman, and the undersigned Secretary. a

Mr. Ferguson, on coming forward, —! he did not feel quite a stranger among the electors of the Third District, as the cordial reception he had received at the meetings held in the several sections of the District had in a manner made him acquainted with them. He then in bold and vigorous terms attacked the policy of the present Govern- ment and condemned the numereus acts of the said government that are so prejudicial to the country, and also the hasty manner in which the Government had sade so great and sweeping changes in the legislation of the Island. He exposed the construction of the Lunatic Asylum, and showed in an able manner the grave charges that were made against its foundation. He contended that the expense of its construction should have been paid by the issue of debentures. He de- precated the guaranteeing by the Government of the debentures of the Charlottetown Schoo! Board, and showed the danger there was of such action exciting strong sectional dis- putes between town and country. He con- demned the working aml the principles of the Land Assessment Act, and contended that Charlottetown should be taxed as well as the country. He decried the action of the Government in the proposed change in the Constitution, and stated that although he was in favor of abolishing the Legisla- tive Council, he strongly condemned the manner in which the present Government proposed to do it. Space will not admit to vive even a synopsis of Mr. Ferguson’s able and eloquent speech, who, in his conclud- ing remarks, assured the electors that if he had the honor of representing this district, he would endeavor to fill the position to the best of his ability. (Cheers. ) Mr. Morrison was called upon by the chairman, and in a few words intimated his intention of not contesting the district. Mr. Scrimgeour regretted the necessity! that occasioned the present meeting, and made afew remarks condemnatory af the actions of the Government. He concluded by recommending the candidature of Mr. Ferguson. The Chairman called on Mr. Cyrus Shaw, who, in an able and foreible manner, con- demned the present Government. He con- cluded amidst loud cheering. It was moved by Capt. John McDonald, seconded by Mr. John Parker, ‘‘ That Mr. Donald Ferguson be nominated a candidate to represent the Srd Electoral District of King’s County.” The motion being put to the meeting, was carried without a dissent- ing voice. Mr. James Dewar made an attack on Mr. Ferguson, and was replied to by Messrs. Ferguson and Scrimgeour in a_ few telling words. Mr. Dewar and Mr. Parker had a little cross-firing Which was rather amusing. Short speeches from other gentlemen were offered, and well received, after which the meeting closed by tendering a_ vote of thanks to the Chairman.

C. F. Owen, Sec’y. Cardigan Bridge, June 11, 1878. “ase

Meeti ng at Murrry Harbor Schoo House.

According to notice, a large and interest- ing meeting was held at the Murray Harbor School House. There .were between 100 and 120 present. The meeting was duly organized by appointing Mr. Malcolm Mc- Kinnon, Chairman, and the undersigned to act as Secretary.

Hon. J. C. Pore first addressed the meeting. He spoke at considerable length on the question of ‘‘ Free Trade.” Justi- fied his vote on Sir John’s resolution. Said the questson was not one of Protection vs. Free Trade, but of readjustment.

Ye was followed by the Hon. Peter Sin- clair, who spoke well, and was listened to with marked attention. He justified the course he had taken on the ‘Trade Question, and replied to some of the points raised by the previous speaker.

The Hon. F. Brecken made a very able and eloquent speech. He reviewed,in gen- eral terms, the whole question, and explain- ed such points as he thought would be less readily understood by the audience in gen- eral. His speech was well received.

The Hon. Mr. McGrit made a long speech, but I can scarcely give a correct idea of it,as the questions. asked by the audience compelled him to touch upon so many subjects, that he was unabie to dwell long on any particular one.

Mr. DonaLp MontGoMERY was next call- ed for. He said the proper course for the representatives to follow would be to give a faithful account of their stewardship dur- ing the last five years, and not to confine themselves to an issue recently raised, and largely for political purposes. He referred to the promises of good Government made by the Liberals, and the manner in which the promises were fulfilled.

Mr. Atex. Ross then nominated Mr. Donald Montgomery as a candidate for the House of Commons. He supported it with a few appropriate remarks. The nom- ination was seconded by Mr. Malcolm Mc- Donald. It was then put, and carried unanimously (few not voting.

Mr. Arex. Martin nominated the Hon. J. C. Pope, seconded by Mr. Samuel Martin. The nomination was put and car- ried with only one dissenting voice (few not

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Mr. Ropx. McLrop then nominated Messrs. Sinclair and McGill, seconded by —

The Chairman called yeas and nays ; between twelve and fourteen said yea, as} many answering nay—the majority net voting.

James Srewart, Sec’y.

one years of age; and that he paid his taxes in full for the past year.—Jowrnal,

Murray Harbor Road, June 8, 1878.

| journalism; and,in association witha friend,

CARDIGAN ELECTION,

(Spe jal Dispatch to Laramie r.) Grorcerown, June 14, Ferguson was elected to-day by acclama-

tion.

The Sitting of the Congress,

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y . Troops tn CQuebec. snieantincanicaieinsicl (Special Despatch to Examiner. ) Berwin, June 13.

Soon after 1 o’clock this afternoon the Pleni potentiaries to Congress drove up to the Radz livell Palace, in the carriages of the different Kmhassies. At 2.20 the flag of Germany was hoisted over the Palace, betokening that the Congress was opened, ‘The street in ‘front of the Palace is closed against ordinary traffic. It is understood that to-day’s sitting of Con- gress was merely devoted to the for- malities of electing a President; and the Bureau of the Presidency was conferred upon Prince Bismarck at the suggcs- tion of Count Andrassy, who advocated this selection, not simply on the ground of tradi- tional custom, but for the eminent services that Bismarck was, on all sides, acknowledged to have rendered,

Andrassy also expressed the warmest hopes for the recovery of the German Emperor.

The first real working sitting of Congress will be held next Monday. ‘This long interval] appears due to a desire to facilitate the settle- ment of the task of Congress by preliminary negotiations between the Plenipotentiaries, One such conference yesterday evening, be- tween Counts Schouvalotl and Andrassy, lasted until late at night.

The first sitting of Congress only lasted an hour and a halt. Lord Beaconsfield spoke in the English, and Prince Bismarck replied in the same tongue.

Lonpon, June 13.

News from Thessaly indicates the probabi- lity of a renewal of the Greek insurrection. This is said to be in consequence of the dis- couragement of the Greeks at the reported understanding between England and Russia, which they believe fatal to Hellenic interests, MontTreat, June 13.

The troops from Montreal arrived in Quebec this morning; and were met at the depot by a rough crowd, which made use of very offen- sive language. On marching up the Mountain Hill, they were received by thousands of re- spectable citizens, whose enthusiasm knew no bounds ; and the soldiers were cheered until they reached the Citadel.

Correspondence.

ae” Wedonot hold ourselves responsible for the statements or opinions of our correspondents,

The “‘Patriot’s” Only Stock in Trade. T'o the Editor of the Examiner,

Sir,—The article in yesterday’s Patriot, headed ‘*Mr. Sinclair,” is characteristic of the paper. Unmitigated abuse of Hon. J. C. Pope seems to be the editor's stock in trade. Mr. Pope is too much of a gentleman to notice such ill-bred and foul attacks as are made upon him by the Patriot. Yet, I cannot but believe there are many men in this community who, if abused as our morning contemporary abuses Mr. Pope, would feel it their duty to act ina very summary manner. The more calumny, blaguardism and falsehood the Patriot heaps upon Mr. Pope, the more the representative of P. E. Island is esteemed.

Yours, &c.,

FArRPLAY. June 14, 1878.

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Death of William Cullen Bryant.

William Cullen Bryant, the distinguished poet, and editor of the New York Hvening Post, died Wednesday, at the advanced age of eighty-five years. He was born in Massachusetts in November, 1794; and, at the early age of ten, published some trans- lations from the poets. At thirteen he wrote a terse and vigorous poem, entitled the Embargo, and at eighteen he composed his Thanatopsis, a poem full of beauty, and which is considered superior to any of his later works. In 1815 he was admitted to the bar, and for ten years he practiced with diligence and success. In 1825 he re- moved to the more congenial sphere of

established the New York Review, to which he contributed many of his best poems. In 1826 he becaine principal editor of the New York Evening Post, and continued to fill that position yntil the day of his death, although latterly he has retired from the more laborious duties in connection with the editorial management of that paper. In his hands the Lvening Post became an institution in New York, and its manage- ment and tone have always refiected credit on the profession of journalism. The first edition of his poems appeared in 1832, and they were republished in Englana. In 1834 Mr. Bryant visited Europe for the first time, and the result of his visit was the publication of ‘Letters of a Traveller in Europe and America.” In 1842 he pub- lished the the Fountain and other poems. In 1858 a new and superbly illustrated edition of his poetical works appeared. In 1869 he published a metrical translation of the Hliad, followed in 1871 by a similar one of the Odyssey. He has appeared as the editor of several works, and latterly has been engaged in writing a history of the United States, of which a portion has been published.

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