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Charlottetown, August 30, 1877

VOTERS AND THEIR RIGHTS. fue Jatriot and Argus, with the dex- terity of adepts, are resorting to every de ception their inventive editors can possibly contrive for the purpose of shielding from the wrath of an offended people the blund- ering Legislature and Government led by the Locai Attorney General. The depriva tion of the young men is excused and pal- liated most ingemously. Here is a speci-

men excuse—olfered by the Argus:—

« The draft of the Bill was introduced towards the close of the preceding session by the late Government, so that in reality it isa Bull, the paternity of which should be ascribed, not to the present Govern- ment, but to their predecessors. The al- terations made in the Bill during its pase sige through the Legislature last session were not very material. Had the Bill not been drawn up till last session it is more than probable that the mistake would not

have occurred,” In other words, Senator Haviland and

Mr. Brecken should share the burden of blame heaped upon the Attorney General by the “ fire eating’? Examiner. Truly, an ingenious shift! But there is nothing in it Thedeprivation of the young men ot the country results—not from the passage of the “ Registration of Voters’ and Ballot Act’—but, from the passage of the Roads and Bridges Act—by which the old Statute Labar law, under whfch young men quali, tied themselves to vote, was repealed Members of the late Government had nothing whatever to do with the

Roads and Bridges Act. That was the work of the profound and _ philosophical

student of John Stuart Mill--the Local} Commissioner of Public Works, At Clifton, a few months ago, Mr. W. D. Stewart modestly told his constituents that he was the author and giver of that Act -indeed,

he had even ‘“‘dotted every i and crossed

every tin it!” So that ifany person is to

bear the blame with the Attorney General

_.whose province and duty it is to look

after our Jaws—it is his fellow laborer Mr.

W. D. Stewart, and not Senator Haviland

or Mr. Brecken. Even admitting, for the

sake of argument, that the young men of the country were wronged through the

passage of the Registration of Voters and

Ballot Act, the members of the late Gov-

ernment could not justly be made to bear

the blame with Messrs. L. H, Davies and

W. D. Stewart; for, although they framed

and introduced the Act, they had it held

over, printed: and distributed during the

recess for the special purpose of having it

circulated among members, read, criticised

and amended. Like discreet and experi-

enced men, they carefully guarded against

errors in « measure involving such im-

portant interests; and they are in no way

blameable for tbe blunders by which the

Registration of Voters and Ballot Act is

- become notorious.

On the other band, while some excuse may fairly be offered for the outrageous blunders of the School Act, the Assess-s ment Act, and other acts, there can be no palliation of the arrant stupidity of the men who made it necessary for our farm. ers to tira out and attend Court (like deotors or criminals) at the very busiest season of the year—or lose their right to exercise the privilege of the franchise.

The Argus, though ingenious, is exceed ingly unfortunate in its endeavor to im- plieate Senator Haviland and Mr. Brecken in the disgraceful blunders which are, just now, exciting public indignation.

New Oats.—Small quantities of oats of this year’s growth are coming into market.

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‘ne Six Nation Indians Agricultura Society hold their tenth annual Exhibition at Tusearora, on the 11th and 12th of ‘yctoLer next.

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‘Yun ‘Northern Light,’ after occupying one of the Marine Slips at Pictou for nearly five months, was launched yesterday at noon, She will come to this port som? time during the present week, and will

have a few unimportant repairs made. ——_ Exrerpriss.—We are pleascd to learn

that Mr. Theo. L. Chappelle intends add- ing to his ‘* Almanac and Guide Book’’ for {S78 a full directory of the City of Char- jlottetown, street directory, etc. This will supply a want long felt, and will make this very excellent work even more valuable than before.

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ixrenestinG Event.—Mrs. Charles Woo

much this merning presented the propri- tor of the Pictou House with three bran new boys, who with the mother are all doing well. We congratu’ate (?) * mine host of the Pictou House, and trust the event may be brought to the notice of Her Majesty who, it is said, recognizes such a whel sale increase in the number of her su jects. —//r Chronicle.

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UPTON PARK RACES.

Tue day was everything that could be desired, the track in splendid order, and the number that assembled from the city and country quite large. We observed among the spectators several prominent gentlemen from the city, and & number of ladies, who appeared quite enthusiastic as the races progressed and became exciting. A want which should be supplied is a Grand Stand for ladies; doubtless a good many more would have graced the field with their presence if sitting accommoda~ were provided.

Before the sport began, Dr. Jenkins des livered the following address :—

LADIES AND GENTLEMEN,—I wish, before the commencement of the sports, to address a few words to you. In the first place, I must say, on behalf of the Directors of the Park, and of myself, as its owner, thal we are heartily glad to see you at this our first meeting. It is our earnest wish that you mav be interested and entertained by the contests of speed you will witness to-dav. ilorse-racing is the sport of Kings, not only in modern but also in ancient times,—not in Great Britain alone, but In every country worthy of the name; both east and west do we see the sports of the turf patronized and participated in by the highest personages of the Jand; and in proportion to the culture, the civilization and the wealth of a country, is this noblest of pastimes eujoyed and en- gaged in. This is a sufficient refutation of those who attempt to decry it. We wish that you may aii thoroughly enjoy your- selves; and to that end we accord you every liberty consistent with a fair field to the horses and your own safely. But, there are some rules aud regulations which, to pre- vent accident, it is necessary to enforce. The first is that, mo spectator shall, on any pretense, be allowed on the course during a heat; the seeond, that no one shall drive at a fast pace on the tield; the next, that under no circumstance shall there be any interfer- ence with the Judges. [ think you willagree with me that these gentlemen have a difficult task to preform, and I hope you will give them every facility to discharge the duties indispensable, in the interest of fairplay, to horses and ycur own safety and convenience® that these rules should be strictly enforced; and I confidently trust to your good feeling aud courtesy to make the duty as light, and attended w th as lilile unpleasantness, as possible.

It may happen that, in so large an assem- bly, (theugh I sincerely hope it will not) there will be an odd one with a disposition to be disorderly. I can only say tosuch an one, that he may take my word for tt he will be summarily disposed of, as our determination is to enable those who pa- tronize the Park to witness the sports in peace and comfort.

To the riders aud drivers of horses I wish to say a few words. You are entrusted with a grave responsibility. You have not only to win the race if you can, but you have to be carelul to avoid injuring each other and ihe property placed in your charge; and on your conduct very much depends whether the ladies and gentlemen assembled bere to- day enjoy themselves or not. I feel that | can trust to you to do your duty; I only wish to impress upon you the necessity ol great care in driving to avoid collisions,

Of course we expect you to take ev ry fair advantage you can get; but I warn you that foul driving or any other improper prac'ice will be severely punished. We wiSh every man to havea fair field and no favor. I think ] may venture to say he will getil. 1 may add, in conclusion, in a running race it is open to a horse to trot if he pleases; but in a frolling race he must not run. We prefer to see the two kinds of racing kept distinct; and to that end the judges will pumish, by setting back or distancing any offender in this respect. I will not detain you any longer, but at once request the judges to call up the first race.

The opening match was for green horses that had never trotted on a track before.

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‘and a half lengths ahead of ‘ Deceiver, ‘and ‘Tiger’ five lengths in the rear. Time, 3.044.

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‘ Nellie’ every time. With sterner judges trouble might ‘ave ensued, but the matter was ellowad te pass. At the word go the horses Wwous away together, * Tiger,’ 18 usual, showing to the front on the first quarter, with ‘Nellie’ following and * Deo ceiver’ close by, On the upper turn ‘De~ ceiver,’ in attempting to take the pole, crossed ‘Tiger, causing her to shorten her gait; and although Deceiver came in first, the heat was given to Tiger on charge of a foul,

Three heats followed, which were almost & repitition of those described. Deceiver won the race, A.foul was claimed by the driver of Nellie, which was not allowed. lhe last heat was not witnessed by all the spectators, because of the darkness. Siconp Matca,—Three minute class— Purse $50 -—$35 for first and $15 for sec ond. Entries: Dr. Jenkins’ black stal« lion Mambrino Star, Dr. Strickland’s — bay mare Dolly, A. N. Large’s black stallion Messenger Boy, and Ronald Steele’s brown mare Honest Girl.

First Huat.—The places drawn for each horse were Mambrino Star the pole, Dolly, Messenger Boy and Honest Girl. At the fourth attempt to start the horses received a good sendsoff, Dolly drawing to the front, with Messenger Boy at her wheel, Llonest Girl at his quarter, and Mambrino Star, going into the air at the first turn, dropped far to the rear. No change in this position took place till the half mile pole was reached. Mambrino Star closed the gap between him and Honest Girl, taking the third place. Here he left his feet and was passed by the Girl, Dolly was pursuing the even tenor of her way, and kept out of danger till the wire was reached, three lengths. in advance of Messenger Boy, Honest Gir. third and Mambrino Star last. Sreunp Hear.—Dolly went away from the party al the start and kept her lead. Mes- senger Boy and Honest Girl having collided, gave her a chance te increase the lead. Mes- senger settled to his work, and soon closed up the long gap between him and Dolly, and forced her olf her feet, which gave Mambrino second place with Honest Girl abreast of Dolly, At thé half mile pole, Mambrino showed their was speed in him, fur he gave Messenger Boy the dust of his heels; but Messenger let out a link and recovered his lostplace at the head of the three-quarter pole, keeping the lead for the balance of the mile, hotly pursued by Mambrino, Dolly tuird, and Honest Girl a bad fourth, Toray Hear,—fMonest Girl was withdrawn, Duliy, as usual, went to thef front, closely toliuwed by Messenger, Messenger was sent by his driver for first place, which he reached,

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ing it hot for him, Dolly had dropped to third place, At the three-quarter pole. Mambrino collared Messenger, but was un- able to keep the quiet, and went olf his feet. breaking badly. Messenger reached the wire eight lengths ahead of Dolly, with Mambrino half a length behind her,

Fourta Herat. —Mambrino was with< drawn, much to the regret of (all presen‘.

Enrrirs.—“ Deceiver,” ‘ Nellie,’’ “Tiger,” ‘*Charlie.”’

The positions were drawn as follows from the pole: ‘ Deceiver,” “Nellie,” ‘‘ Tiger’ and “Charlie.” Three attempts to start were made before the horses got a good send oft, ‘‘ Tiger ’’ at once taking the lead and speeding away like a bullet round the first turn, closely followed by “ Nellie,’ ‘* Deceiver,” and ‘- Charlie,” strung out in the order mentioned, At the quarter pole ‘Tiger’? went. off his feet and was overs hauled by “Deceiver.” “Tiger” soon’ settled to his work and maintained his lead, while ‘ Nellie ’’ collared‘ Deceiver . and gave him the go by, with “ Charlie] far to the rear and out of the race. “ Tiger’ had everything his own way fer the rest of the heat, coming in under the wire three lengths ahead of *‘ Deceiver,” « Nellie’ a good third, and ‘‘ Charlie” dis- tanced.

Seconp Hrat.—The scoring in this heat was somewhat tedious, four attempts being made before a start was effected. Atthe ‘word ‘go’ ‘*figer went to the front, closely followed by ‘‘ Deceiver” and * Nel- lie’’— the two latter were neck and neck, when “ Nellie” left ber feet and fell to the rear. At the quarter pole ‘ Tiger’ was five lengths ahead of ‘ Deceiver,’ with ‘ Nellie tyvo lengths behind her. An exciting race between ‘Nellie’ and ‘ Deceiver’ now took place; both soon closed the gap be- tween them and ‘Tiger,’ and at the hall- mile pole ‘Nellie’ collared ‘Tiger’ and soon showed to the front, with ‘ Deceiver’ at the wheel of ‘Tiger.’ At the three- quarter pole ‘Deceiver’ lapped ‘Tiger: and gave her the go-by, and went for

Nellie,’ but she was too far ahead to be oyertaken, and passed under the wire two

Dr. Jenkins had not decided to enter bim till near the commencement of the race. The horse was just off grass and not in condition. He will appear in the Stallion race in the fall, when he will, no doubt, give a good account of himself. Messenger and Dolly contested this heat. The start was carelessly given in this heat, Dolly went away from Messenger as if he had been standing; but. he was soon sent in pursuit and tapped her at tho quarter-pole, They went together like a double team for one hundred yards, when Dolly went in the air, and Messenger took the lead, At the half mile. pole Messenger broke, and Dolly clipped past him, keeping her lead till the threesquarter pole was reached. Messenger was sent to win, and strided up and passed Dolly in fine style, but broke on nearing the distance post,and Dolly put eight lengths of daylight between them when she passed under the wire. Fietu Heat.— This was a dead heat, and the trotting pretly much the same through- out as the fourth, with exception of the

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SixtH Hear. — Dolly shot away like greased lightning, which somewhat sur- prised the spectators, as the little mare had done a great deal of trotting. But Messen- ger sct his macLinely in motion, overt ok the little midnight, and gave her a farewe'l, coming in five lengths ahead and winner of the race.

Running Race. —A mile dash—frize, a lady's purse added to a sweepstakes of $5.

Two Entries: Clow’s bay mare Nellie and Carver's bay gelding Vartan were the competitors,

First Heav.—This was an exciting race throughout. Nellie took the lead at the stuart and maintained it till the finish The second was a similar to the first, Nellie be- fing the winner in two ‘straight © heats.

The shades of night fell so fast after the seventh heat of the green race that the ‘bridle pace was not competed for,

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lege will be Re-opened on

Thursday, 6th September next,

at 11 o clock, a, m,

In ordér lo prevent inconvenience in the arrangement of the Classes, it is desirable that all Stadeuts intendin, to euter for the ensuing term should be in attendance on ihe first day of its opening.

By the rules of the College, all tuition fees are payable in advance,

JOUN LONGWORTH, Hon, Secretary. Ch town, Aug. 30—t sep 10

PIANOS,

(Square and Upright.)

Chickering’s, Steinway’s, Emerson’s, Gabler’s.

ORGANS.

Mason & Hamlin’s AND

Canadian Cabinet.

Some of the above kept constantly in Stock, and any of them promptly furnished to order, Instraments guaranteed, prices very low, and lerms for payment exceedingly favor- able. Second-hand Pianos or Organs taken in exchange. Liberal reductions to clergy- men,churches, and Sabbath-schools, Please call and examine, or send for fallest infor- ination to

N. L. HERBERT,

Old Union Bank, Charlottetown.

Aug. 30—pet wkly h ar ne pres 2in

Fire-Proof Safe. OR Sale, cheap, a very good Fire-proot Safe (large capacity).

WILLIAM DODD, Queen Square.

Kk Ch’town, Aug. 29.

LICENSING BOARD ELECTION

CUNDALL. DAWSON, KNIGHT,

HE friends of the above three Candi. dates are requested to meet at Mr.

Cundall’s Office, King Street, every evening

until the election, from 8 to 10, to receive

reports of canvassers.

Aug. 29--

NOTICE.

JHE Public are hereby cautioned that THOMAS RAYNE has ceased to be our traveller, and has no authority to act for us in any capacity whatever, . P.& J. OMULLIN. Halifax, N.S, 27th Aug., 1877.—3in

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House and Shop to Cet.

HE House and Shop occupied by the subscriber, Containing 16 rooms; a large Shop, with a lerge and deep cellar, and Jarge yard, suited for a Shop and

Kent Stieets. Apply to H. J. P. TERLIZZICK. Ch’town, Aug. 28—6in

REWARD.

Pas PURSE containing $25 not having been returned to its owner, # Reward is offered to any one piving information which will lead to the discovery of the person who has appropriated the contents. App!y at Dr. Hobkirk’s.

Aug. 28, 1877.

W AIN 'D ED, CITY CLERK for the City of Char- lottetown. Must be a good account.

ant. Application to be made in writing, and addressed to J. 8S. CARVELL, Mayor. Mayor's “‘ffice, Ch’town, Aug. 23, 1877—pat ar h tf

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Zo the Citizens of Charlotte- lown.

GENTLEMEN: At the solicitation «f a large number of temperance mer of this City, I have heen induced to offer myself as acandjidate for a seat at the Licensing Board. My temperance principles I need not advert to. I have resided in this City fur a period ot over twenty-four years, and the citizens of Charlottetowa, I feel con- vinced, are fully aware that I have been during that time, a strictly temperate man, and that my utmost endeavors, by practice and precept, have been used toward the suppression of intemperance.

Yours, very respectfully, WILLIAM JOHN FRASFR.

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Ang. 25— ‘ a Wants, ete., ete. KS Advertisements under

this heading, in space not ex- ececding half an inch, will be inserted for TEN CENTS per

day.

cet or pear the Market Square, a roll of PAPERS relating to the Estate

of the late Capt. John Robertson of Vic-

toria. By leaving ‘them at the Patriot

Office, the finder will be suitably rewarded.

Aug. 28—3in* A BLACK PONY has been on my pre- mises since 23rd August. The owner can have him by paying expenses. : Aug. 27-- GEORGE MUTCH.

Prince of Wales College.

mill Classes in the Prince of Wales Col-

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AUCTION. —

WILL Sell, by Public A : > Auction

THURSDAY, the Thirteenth day of tember next, at noon, if not pre , posed of, my House and Lot «

end of Dorchester Street, suita)] smal family.—Good title given, ” ten ; liberal, and made known on day of Sate — PETER Dorchester St., Aug. 28-6

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viously de. nm the ast

_CLERKIN, in

Building Lots, Stock, HTC.

Y AUCTION, at Souris, on THURS DAY next, August 50th, at 1] o'clock. the remainder of McLauchilin’s :

BUILDING LOTS,

situated on high ground, commandi vyplendid view of Colville Bay, and nant ably adapled for Private Residences . Business Stands. ™

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4 DWELLING HOUSES.

and Horses, Cows, Sheep, Wagons, 8} lrucks, Mowing Machines, and othe Implements, together with

STORE GOODS,

in Clothing, Cottons, Hardware, Stoves Farwers’ Boilers, Iron, Salt, Herring, &e Special Train at HALF FARE will leaye Charlottetown for the Sale at 7 o'clock, g m., calling at all intermediate stations and returning same evening, thus placing with- iu the reach of all a cheap trip to the com- mercial metropolis of King’s County, Trems.—For the Building Lots, 25 per cent. down or Within thirty days; the bal- ance in three yearly instalments from date of Sale, bearing interest al 6 per cent. per annum,

eighs, r Farm

A. MCNEILL, Auctionee Aug. 27, 1877—3in bs

The above Sale and Special Train trip to Souris is postponed until THURSDAY, the 6th day of September next,

A. McoNEILLL, Auct’r, Aug, 28, 1877. TTT

Apples & Onions.

OURLY expected, ex ‘‘Alhambra,” from Montreal— 50 Bbls. Apples, 25 ‘** Onions.

A. MCNEILL, Auctioneer. No, 11 Queen St., Aug. 28 —Zin

Thursday, August 30th. LAK ELANDS. SALE OF A LARGE AMD BEAUTIFUL ESTATE,

AM instructed by the Hon. George W, DeBlois, of Charlottetown, P. EK. Island, to sell at AUCTION, at my rooms, Gran- ville Street, ou TPharsd sy, the 30ch inst, at li @eclock, noon, that Va aauble Estate * knowu as LAKELANIDS, situate in the County of Hants, Nova Scotia, coulaining 3.000 acres Of land Oy the premises are two Dwelling-houses, two large Barns, Horse Stable, Cow Sabie, Coach House,

with Mambrino close on his heels, and mak+} large Boarding House, corner of Queen and | fee House, ete., ete., ali of whieh are in @ 1, e!e., efc., al

good state of preservation. The two pie- laresque Lakes ov and belonging to this property, with their surroundings, afford sport for the sports) an and amusement to the pleasare-seeker, LAKELANDS con- iaips a large quautity of very valuable Tim- ber: also, Firewood and Longers, Terms nade known at sale. For further particular: apply to Mr.G. Walter DeBlois, on the premises, or by letter to Hon. George W. DeBlois, Charlottetown, P. E. Island Rk. D CLARKE, Jr.,

Auctioneer and Real Estate Agent,

79 and 81 Granville St., Malifax. Aug. 15—12in pat till sale.

MOLASSES, SUGAR, SALT

RIGT. FLEETWOOD is now landing, at Peake’s No. 1 Wharf, the following cargo: 60 Puns. BARBADOES MOLASSES (queen syrup), 20 Hhds. BRIGHT SUGAR, 20 Tierces do do,

3,500 Bushels coarse SALT, suitable for pork or-fish, which wiil be sold low while landing.

LONGWORTHL. & CO,.

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Zo the Civie £lectors of Char- lollelown.

ENTLEMEN :—Having received a nu-

merously signed requisition from you. wishing me to offer as a Candidate at the ap- proaching election for the * Licensing Board,” t hereby offer inyself as a Candidate fur your sulfrages. ! have the honor to be,

Gentlemen, Your obd’t servent, DAVID R. M. HOOPER,

Ch'town, Aug 17,°77—4in

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A. McNEILL, Auctioneer and Commission Merchant

NO. 11 QUEEN STRET.

CHARLOTTETOWN, P. K. ISLAND

RO™AUCTION SALES, of all descrip- tions, altended to im city and «gantry ab moderate rates.

May 21; 1877.