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JANUARY 29 1886

The Murder Trial.

Tne trial of Alexander Gillis, for the murder of Patrick Callaghan, is ended.

All that now remains to be done is to}

pronounce the dreadful senteuce of the law, aud carry it into execution.

The verdict of the jury is, we believe, borne out by public opinion; and as all the circumstances show that the in- offensive old man was murdered in the most terrible way, and for the sake only of the money he was supposed to have in possession, no sympathy whatever is felt for the murderer. He is, without doubt, a hardened wretch; and, though we may feel regret that his strength and talents, which might have brought him honor and riches, have been so woefully mis-used,it is a satisfaction to know that he is no longer a menace to society, and that his punishment is sure.

Assuming, as we have now the right to do, that Gillis waa Callaghan, his arrest and conviction is a striking example of the truth that “murder will out.” No one dreamed when he was taken prisoner on a petty charge ot larceny, that the law had gripped the guilty crimival who killed

Callaghan. But a trifle, light as air, set suspicion afloat. Suspicion led to inves- tigation. Ose circumstance = after

auother transpired—often by the merest apparent accident; ove article after another was discovered; ope person after another was found who could, willingly or unwilliogly,supply a liak in the chain of evidence which was ere long complete aod strong.

**B!'ood will have blood ; Stones have been known to move, and trees to speak, Augars aod understood relations have By magot-pies,and choughs, aad rooks brought forth, The secre’st man of blocd.”

Both the prosecution and the defence were ably conducted before the court. The statements of the couuse! who open- ei the case for the Crowu and for the prisoner, were clear and vigorous ; the witnesses were subjected to a severe ex- amiosticn and cross-examination, and the addresses at the close were eloquent and masterly.

It was felt by many spectators that some of the witnesses were unduly pressed; aud this was undoubtedly the ease with Mary Eilean McDonald, whose effusive love-letters seemed to have little or 00 bearing upou the issue. Bat more than ordiaary allowance ought to be made for a counsel who has in hand a case involving the life of his client, and Mr. Peters, it is probable, felt that he was justified in even inflicting a little unnecessary torture,so that he might break the strong line of circumstantial evidence and save the prisoner from the gallows. Still, in ordinary cases, the practice of brow-beating respectable witnesses cannot be too severely con- demned by public opinion, It is a most cowardly practice. Barristers have rightly, great privileges in the courts ; but they should, as gentlemen, use their privileges with good judgement, and without inflicting unnecessaay pain.

The reference made by the counsel for the defence to the press was, perhaps, not wholly uadeserved. It is at all eveuts clear that while giving information to to the public and exposing wrongs, the press should be careful not to injure the characters of honest men. Oda the other hand, it is a compliment to the press to be complained of as a terror to evil doers.

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The Civic Election.

Hap Mayor Beer been defeated in the late election, after the meritorious efforts he put forth while the smallpox was here, the fact would have reflected dark! y upon the character of Charlottetown ; for it would have given the outside world the idea that we neither appreciate nor care to reward a difficult service well done. The re-ciection of Mr. Beer is on this @ particularly grati-

account

fyiog circumstance; aod it is high- ly ereditible to the Conservative electors of Charlottetown that, after

the unjustifiable attempt made ai the last moment to secure all the Grit votgs for all the Grit candidates, they rose superior (to Party aud recorded their votes for oue to whom they are oliti- cally opr

The new Council—sworn in to-day —is composed of Henry Beer, Mayor ; James Curtis and Thomas Morris, Henry Douse avd John Kelly, S. W. Crabbe and A. A. McLean. Horace Has- zard aod Samuel McRae, ‘Thomas A. McLean and Alex. Horne, Councillors.

The parties in the Council are, it will be noted, evenly divided. But why have party lines in the Council? Why not reason together and work together as the the directors of other Corporations do?

If these petty party lines are not wiped out, one thing is sure: the Coun- cil will again be at fives and sixes, incapable of acliag prudeatly or prompt- ly; aud the necessity for Civic Reform will be more apparent than ever.

posed.

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— The Ottawa Journal properly re- marks that it does not speak mach for tlie liberality of the English speaking inhabitants of the Northwest territories, that chey are hostile to the idea of hav- mg Mr. Royal, M. P., for their Lieut.- Governor because he is a French- Sgeicst bis appyintment

the murderer of

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To urge such a reason! thanks was tendered the levturer, aad ap-

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| Te Mr. Royal claimed the position be ‘cause he is a French-Canadian, there | would be some justification for such brutal bigotry; but he stands on his merits as a public man, and his nation- ality should not, and we believe will not, have any influence with the {govern- ment when it considers his claims to the position.

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The Carnival.

Tax Carnival at the Roller Rink last evening, may safely be put down as a decid- edsuccess. The building was gayly deoor- ated with bunting, and well lighted, while the Band of the 82nd Battalion catered to the musical tastes of the large assemblage in its usual excellent style. Promptly at 8 o'clock the slaters—som» sixty or soventy in namber—entered the arena, headed by the band on rollers. A glance at the motely crowd, asit glided along the smooth floor to the martial music of the band, disclosed a collection of humanity a3 unique as it was interesting. Many of the costumes were new and elegant, showing clearly that our people are making rapid progress in decor- ative art. Every conceivable nationality appeared to be represented. We regret that neither time nor space will permit our entering into a minute description of the affair. We must therefore content our- selves with pointing out a few of the most conspicuous characters represented, and trust that inso doing, those whom in our haste we may overlook will not consider themselves slighted or injured in any way. Among the ladies Fatima, Lydia Languish, the Scarlet Domino, Who Is It, Good Luck, Two Old Maids, Little Bo Peep, Starlight, Night end Morning, Crezy Patehwork, the Flower Girls and Fairies were well represented. In the gen tlemen’s list, perhaps the best representa tions were those of the British Field Officer | and Iago. The Indian Chief and Biue Beard were also very good, each gentleman being perfect in his respective part. The impersonations of the Equestrian Instruc tor, Spanish Prince, Turkish So'dier, Goldea Star, Mechanic, King of Clubs ad Pages were excellent, and reflected much

whom they were enacted. The clowns, seen, were nevertheless at times quite amusing. The Carnival is to be repeated in a week or two, when many new features will be introduced. We congratulate the managers of the Rink on the success of their first Oarnival, and trust that the second one will be even more successful.

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Literary and Scientific Institute.

Tue ladies, for the first time this season, and in considerable force, graced the L. and S. Institute with their presence last even- ing. Rev. Mr. Mitchell read an eble and eloguent paper on ‘‘The Relation of Christianity to Science * The following is a brief epitome of bis introductory remarks: “That this subject is attracting the atten- tion of scholars is very evident. The In- carnation furnishes us with the only anawer to all the enigmas and puzzles of science. There is a vast chasm between the known and the unknown. To Christianity all speculators are at last driven. Darwin stands at the head of comparative science, and the most he can say is, ‘I have en- deavored to show that some of the most distinctive characters of man have been acquired by natural selection.’ When the agency of a supreme intelligence has bees acknowledged in the creation of all things, human speculation has been let loose to roam the fields for the solution of mysteries in existence. How is it poasible to conceive s holy God? Whence comes moral evil if a pure and holy being is made man’s The consideration of such ques- tions as these led the authors of the Parsie religion to the invention of two powers in the production of the universe—the good Ormuzd constantly interfering with the malignant Ahriman. The agnostic inter- poses a gulf between God and the world, and fills the chasm with beings of lower aud higher ordors of spirits, by whom God created and governs the world, it being be- neath the dignity of a Sapreme God that He should come into contact with a void so alien from His own essence ; while another Coamogony comes to us clothed in poetic faney, presenting the dogma of dual émana- tion as an explanation of all mysterie:—on the one hand light, life and goodness, on the other darkness, death and evil, which as forces roam through the whole progres- sive courss of the world, waging irrepressi- ble conflict. Others find the beginniag of matarial universe in an emanation from the Deity, involving downward, producivg successive species in a declining scale, until it exhansts itself in inmavimate matter.” The lecturer then went on to show that the Son of God is the central point of all creation and revelation. All He said bears the seal of Divine authority. The Bible

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credit on the tastes of the gentlemen by}

although not so funny as some we have!

dees not teach the scientific cosmos by} which the world wae created. Genesis is| the ealy starting point from which to trace all history. But the six days of creation; correspo'd to the six geological periods. | From the lowest life all imereases up through all time by its growth and species. | In the Thesis of creation appears the} epitome of all anterior periods. But is man lf so, most justly may creation be pronounced a failure. | Will not the world be refitted and purified | for man’s future dweiliag place! Bereft of | a fature, man is but an infant crying in the night, and notwithstanding all hia philos- ophy, it remains a 6a4 gommentary that his history is but one panorama of daath. Re- velation says God makes nothing in vain, With the advancement of Revelation the spiritual world advances. The difference between the natural and the spiritual man was not discovered by min, it wes made known by Revelation. The Bible is the gradval unfolding of the purposes of God in man, in the last Adam fitted for unending existence. Perfeetion cannot be expected from imperfection. Should the ‘**missing link’’ be brought to life it will throw light on the how of performance, but will in no way affect the what. The paper was an eloquent eulogy of the spiritnal life, found- ed on the truths of Revelation and Science, standing side by «ide.

At the close of tho lecture an animated discussion took place on the guestion brought up by Mr. Mi'chell’s paper, par- ticipated in by Rev. S G. Lawson, G E | Full, Esq., J. Newson, Esq., Dr. Leeming,

D McKenzie, B+q., 8. Peterson, Esg., and P. R. Bowers, Peg. A unanimous vote of

propriately respomded to. Oa uext Tues

| gion, end find 16 to act well

day night, G. E, Full, Esq., will read a paper on ‘Imperial Federation as effecting Canadian interests, in contrast with Annex- ation,” and 8S. M. Bent will read another paper on “Imperial Federation not the Fature of Canada.”

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A Heroic Nova Scotian.

The Cape Ann Advertiser Jately told a most interesting story. In 1883, two fish- ermen on the Banks got astray in a dory from their vessel. They suffered terrible hardships and one of them died, The other, Howard Blackburn, waa so badly frozen that his fingers had to be amputated, and his feet were injured so that he was left a cripple. The story of his great suf- fering moved sympathetic people to pity. The sum of $500 was raised for him, so that he was enabled to open up a small business, which proved to be fairly prosperous. About last Christmas Mr. Blackburn called at the Advertiser office and paid to the editor the sum of $500 for the benefit of the widows and orphans of that place—many of whom _lvat their protectors last year. He said he looked upon the money raised by the com- munity as a trust and a loan to help him over a time of need, and now that he wasin a way to get along, he wanted to help those who were poorer than himself, The editor says: ‘To say that we were surprised at the noble generosity of this crippled fisher- man does not express our feelings in the least, and we endeavoured to persuade him not to give up the whole sum at this time, but divide it as he might greatly need it himself. But he would not listen to it, as his mind had been made up for some time, and he wanted the widowed and the father- less to have the whole of it.” There is a whole volumein this generous deed, ex- hibiting as it does not only a spirited anda soble heart, but the sympathy of a poor

| snfferer with the poor and suffering. Mr.

Blackburn is a native of Queen’s County, Nova Scotia. A PO

A Famiiy of Maniacs.

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Sever brothers, all raving maniacs, en route for the Jacksonville, Lil, asylum, passed through St. Louis on the 24th. The commissioner in charge of the lunatics says that prior to the war a wealthy farmer, by the name of Anson Arnold, settled in Hick- ory County, Mo., with a large family. The acyuirement of money seemed to be their highest aim in life, and _ the

whole family of seven sons and five daughters deprived themselves * of the necessities of life to gain wealth. About three years ago a stranger visited

their home, and, after convincing them that they could in a short time largely increase their wealth, induced them to invest their all in what proved to-be a mythical silver mine in Nevada, After months of anxiety they learned that they had been imposed upon and all seven of the brothers, on re- ceiving the nows, immediately became efflicted with a violent form of insanity, vel is the cause of their present trip to Jack®onville.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR.

Temperance at Brae.

Sin,—The members of Perseverance, Western Star, Guiding Star and Fidelity Divisions, of the Sons of Temperance, met in the hall at Brae and had quite an agree- able time. The programme consisted of singing, recitations, dialogues and speeches, all present spending the night with great pleasure and satisfaction. The singing was very much admired, particularly that of Miss Domville, school teacher, J. K. Ramsay, of Western Star, and John H. Thomas, of Perseverance. The latter gentleman pleased the audience grsatly with his excellent speeches and recitations. At the hour of 11 o'clock the temperance people left the hall and drove to Mr. Donald MeLeod’s, of Brae, where they were entertained at supper. The supper being over, the company passed tho re- mainder of the night in various sports, such as quadrilles, step-danciag, etc., vhich were greatly enjoyed, the music, both vocal and inscrnmental, being first-class. Too mach praise cannot be given Mr. and Mra. MeLeod for their kindness im accommodat- ing their guests This social gathering showed that men conld enjoy themselves and be enthusiastic to their heart’s content without resorting to the stimulants which generally make public gatherings so dis- agreeabie, and end with broken noses, black eyes and bad friends. Hurrah for Femperance !

TRMPRRANCE. Brae Station, Jan. 26, 1885.

West River Notes. Farmers here are busy with requisite farm work, the fine weather enabling them

to carry it on successfully.

The public are determined to urgo the building of an abutment to West River Bridge, for accomodation of steamers and giving better facilities for shipping.

Mr. H. McMillan is busily engaged in building a large block of brushwork to be taken to the Duncan property, Charlotte- town for his brother Ronald.

Mr. A.C. Shaw lost a valuable draft mare by falling on the ice while watering at a brook near by and being killed afew days ago. Much sympathy is expressed, as Mr. Shaw suffered a number of losses of the same kind the past few years.

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Jan. 25, 1836.

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Supreme Court.

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Fripay, Jan. 29.

Easter Pearson, vs. James Sherron.— This is an action for trespass, Davies, Q. O. & Haesard, for plaintiff, Hodgson, Q C., for defendant. This caso will likely gogupy several days, as a lerge number of witnesses are to be examined.

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Scott’s Emulsion of Pure Cod Liver Oil, with Hypophosphites

IN CONSUMPIION [AND SCROFULA,

Dr. J, R. Burton. of Valdosta, Geo, seys: ‘l have for several years nsed Seott’s Emul. : AS oe ee in consumption and acrofula and o ondiivns iring & toniy of that claws —

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THE CALLAGHAN MUBDER

Alexander Gillis in the Dock,

A SCUFFLE IN COURT.

THE WORD OF DOOM. “QUILT YY.”

Taken Back to Prison.

Arrer the delivery of the Judge's charge, yesterday afternoon, the Jury retired to their room, and in about an hour and fa quarter gave notice that they had arrived at a verdict.

In the interim, and whilst the witnesses |

were being paid off, one of the latter happen- ed to be standing near the dock, when the prisoner Gillis, exclaiming, ‘‘Damn you, you murdered Callaghan, and why do you stand grinning at me,” jumped to his feet, and leaning over the dock, endeavored to strike the witness. Deputy Sheriff Curtis and some constables rushed to the rescue, when the prisoner made a blow at the Sheriff, which he evaded, The prisoner was promptly handcuffed and removed to the jail, When he returned about an hour afterwards, he had rogained his calmness and was ready to meet his fate.

THE WO°D OF DOOM.

At 645 o'clock, the jury returned to their box and pronounced the prisouer

“GUILTY.”

He received the verdict without the movement of a muscle; and seemed no more concerned than many of the specta tors. He was at once handcuffed and removed to prison—there to await his sen- tence.

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SPRING SAILINGS, 1886.

From Londen and Liverpoo! i

Charlottetown, Bathurst & Miramichi,

S.S. ‘CLIFTOR’

WILL LEAVE

London for Charlottetown,

ABOUT 15th APRIL.

S.S. “Nellie Wise,”

WILL LEAVE Liverpool for ( harloiteiown, ABOUT 15th APRIL.

The above Steamers, after discharging at Charlottetown, will proceed to Miramichi,

Carrying Goods at Through Rates to the principal points in !’ ©. Islend, New Bruns. wick and Nova Scotia

For Freight, Passage, or other inform:tion apply in London to Stewart Frothers, 3 Fen- church Street, Fen Court ; in St. Jobn, Chat- hem and Bathurst, N. B., to R. A. & J, Stewart ; in Liverpool to T. C. Jones & Co.

FENTON T. NEWBERY, Agent

Ch’town, Jan. 30, 1886,

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Carrying Freight at through ratea to Pictou, rr Souris, Summerside, and She-

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For Freight or Passage apply in London to John Pitcairn & Sane 16 Great Winchester Street ; E. ©, in Liverpool to Pitcairn Bros, 51 South John Street, or here to the owners,

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