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Loeal and Other Items.

An * Historical Society’ has been formed | ;

in Halifax. ~ J ° ’ Emme LamMBert, the French painter, is dead, aged 70 years.

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EMiIGRaNts.—-Two thousand seven hun-| dred immigrants arrived at Toronto during

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Don’t forget the meeting of the Salvage Cor this evening, at 8 o clock.

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the past year, against 7,125 in 1875.

‘* Queen Square ScHoOoL” is the saan! of the school opened to-day in St. Patrick's | Hall. The teachers formerly employed are |

retained.

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INDIAN TrouBLEs.-—War is reported from an American source as having Lroken out; between the Assiniboines and Nez Perces! indians in the North-West Territories.

Tas Canadian Spectator is the name of a new high class weekly, the first number of which appeared on the 5th inst. The Spectator is edited by the Rev. Alfred J. Bray.

Tas Times and other journals estimate from the revenue returns of the first three quarters of the financial year, that the fourth quarter will leave a deficit of about | a million pounds in the budget.

Connors’ sash and door factory, at Petticodiac, N. B., was burned on the Ist inst. The loss is estimated at from $10,000 to $15,000 ; and it is said that Mr. Connors was wninsured. The origin of the fire is unknown.

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Lire Savine Servicr.-—The Superin- tendent of the United States Life Saving Service reports 134 disasters to vessels, with limits of their operations last year. Value of cargoes and vessels lost, $3,292,- 332 ; number of lives saved, 1,461 ; number lost 29. Property saved $1,723,646.

Misstnc.—A young girl named Amelia faring is missing from Pictou since the 20th ult. A man named Butler went skat- ing on Lilly Lake, N. B., on Saturday, the 29th ult., and has not yet been heard of. John Walker has been misstng from St. John, N. B., since Christmas Day.

Pensioners Wantep.—Pensioners of the British army, living in the Province of Quebec, have been called on by the War Office to send in returns of their residences and other particulars. It is supposed to be a precaution necessary in case men are re- quired in event of war, for gsrrison duty at home.

Grave Dirricutries. — It is reported from Quebee that grave difficulties exist between Lieut. Governor Letellier and Soli- citor General Angers. The latter is said to have replied to an invitation to dine at Spencer Wood in anything but compliment- ary terms. The Governor demanded an explanation which was not forthcoming.

Tue Assessment Act.—Mr. William Campbell, formerly Mr. L. H. Davies’ ‘‘right hand man,” has a letter in the Pat- riot in which he says: “As for the Assess- ment Act, it has been condemned by every intelligent man to be without either shape or form, and the sooner the expensive and unworkable machine is blotted from our Statute Book the better for the country.”

Vira Sratistics.—The statement of the number births, marriages and deaths which

took place in the Catholic congregation of St. John, N. B., during the year 1377, is as follows: births, 608; marriages, 118;

deaihs, 320, A statement of the mortality |

of Moncton, N. B., and vicinity, as given by an undertaker, fixes the number of deaths in that place, during the past year, at 156.

A Batcu oF Fata, Accipents.—Henry Hoskins, a weaithy farmer, was kicked to

death by a vicious horse near Port Credit, Ont., on the 3rd. During a drunken row in London, Ont., on the 3rd., a six weeks’ old child was accidently killed. William Walsh, whilst out hunting near Belleville, Ont., on the 2nd., accidently shot himself. He died instantly. An attempt was made to blow up a grocery store in Hamilton, Ont., on the 2nd. No damage was done. A passenger named Bertrand fell off the train coming from the west, near Point Claire, Quebec, on the 3ist ult., and was killed.

For vioLation or THE Law.—The Hon. W. B. Vail and A. G. Jones, M. P., are to be brought to book. The electors of Digby and Halifax will, on the nineteenth inst., show their appreciation of Grit Govern- ment and Grit representatives. After the Grit method the election has been sprung upon them; but Messrs. Vail and Jones will, nevertheless—in all likelihood—receive their political quietus at the hands of men disgusted with their present rulers. The resignation of two such prominent ‘‘eleva- tors of the standard” as Vail and Jones, because they violated the law enacted for tle special purpose of keeping the standard h gh in Parliament, is an impressive fact.

Tue Patriot’s ‘‘ New Year's Address” is

a *‘thing of beauty’—a perfect miracle of

sense and rythm. We never imagined the

Patriot capable of such a gem—though we

hold its editor’s literary ability in the high-

est respect. We quote a stanza or two :—

And all the Opposition blasts have blown,

And all the worn-out bellows have been mend- ed,

And all the penny trumps in piping tone

Have much of their superflous wind expended,

And, like an evil wind, that awful ‘‘gammon- er,” :

Has been abroad, the Charlottetown EXxaMIN. BR,

And there’s another entered on the fight,

{Which hails as Editor, one Stephen Lawson,

Religious Thug, who wears a choker white,

One whom an Irishman would call a ‘“* gos- soon, ’”’)

For petty scandal sets up its criterion And falsifies the name of Presbyterian,

Latest by Telegraph.

WAR NEWS.

[By Telegraph to Reading Room and! Daily Examiner. | | Lonpon, Jan. 7.

It is reported that the Russians oceupy | Aledja, cutting off the communication with Erzeroum on all sides.

The Fenian prisoners, Color Sergeant McCarthy and Private O’Brien, have been released, and there are more to follow. The Irish radicals attribute their release to the probabllity of a war with Russia.

Five thousand more Egyptian troops have sailed for Turkey, and further reinforce- ments are preparing.

General Gourko announces a desperate

}engagement on the 2nd of Janurry, near

Bojras. The Turks atterapted to surround five battalions of infantry and one brigade of cavalry, but were defeated, leaving one thousand dead on the field. The Russian loss was two hundred.

Rudetzky crossed the Balkans through Shipka Pass, the Turks having abandoned their positions from severe cold.

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A Goop night to open Citizens’ Skating Rink.

Tue steam ferry-boat is plying in the channel.

Tne thermometer registered 8° below zero last night.

Cotp.—It is said that at St. Peter’s last night the thermometer registered 17° below Zero.

Supreme Covurt.—The Hilary Term of the Supreme Court commences in this City to-morrow at 11 o'clock.

Dorsry & Jost are now prepared to put Rubber Soles on Leather Boots ; they keep the foot dry and prevent slipping —8 pat ar

We suggest that the Local Government send the Southport ferry boat to take the place of the Northern Light on the ‘‘off days.”

Goop Sxatina.—The skating on the ice between the Ferry and Railway wharves, cannot be surpassed.

To-pay (January 7) one of the ferry boats plied about our harbor in a manner never

equalled by the Northern Light.

Tue English mail is resting in Pictou. It has rested there since one o’clock on Saturday, and will rest there until nine o'clock to-morrow.

Qurry.—-Why was the Rev. J. G. Cam- eron’s address crowded out at the last Re- form Club entertainment in Souris, and two songs not on the programme introduced ? —Bive Rippon.

CHARLOTTETOWN Desarinc Cius.—Sub- ject for debate to-morrow evening: ‘‘ Are Britain’s interests in the East imperilled to such an extent as to justify her inter- ference in behalf of either of the belli- gerents.”’

Toe Mayor thankfully acknowledges from Rey. C. H. H. Stewart, through his Solicitors, Messrs. Davies & Sutherland, the sum of ninety-seven dollars—proceeds of concert 13th Sept. last—which sum is to go towards building a general Hospital in Charlottetown.

I. O. O. F.—A full attendance of the mem- bers of St. Lawrence Lodge, No. 8, I. 0. O. F., is particularly requested this Monday even- ing, at 8 o’clock, sharp, at Odd Fellow’s Hall, for installation of officers, and other impor- tant business.

Since the announcement, in Saturday’s issue, that two Indians perished at Kensing- ton, we have heard very startling rumors regarding the matter. A gentleman from that place reports : ‘‘On Friday evening last the Railway trackmen found in the vicinity of Kensington the bodies of two Indians. One was entirely lifeless, and the other ex- hausted but not dead. The trackmen took the bodies and carried them to D. Cameron’s. The dead body they left outside, and the exhausted man was given in charge of some parties to be cared for. Those who found the Indians left the dead body in the shed

}of Cameron’s tavern, without any one to

take care of it, and went for the Coroner. When they returned it was discovered that a pig gained access to the shed and muti- lated the dead Indian’s face. An inquest was held on the body, but no verdict was given.” This is the report.

Stipendiary Magistrate's Court.

There was but one lock-up case before the Magistrate this morning,—John McKenzie, drunk and incapable, on complaint of M. Power, was fined $3 or 14 days. The post- poned case of Mrs. Mary Malone, for selling liquor without license, was again before the court. Five female witnesses appeared for the defence. The witnesses for the prosecution, were Jimmy McGuire, who claimed he was robbed in Mrs. Malone’s, and the beggar Dan McDonald who was recently robbed of $140; and which robbery he also tries to saddle on the defendant. Both are unable to prove to there robbery ; and take satisfaction in giving strong evidence of her selling liquor. The evidence in the matter was not sutticient, and Mrs. Nalone was lectured and discharged.

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MORE SNOV/! Buy Harvie's Almanac

FOR 1878—PRICE 12 CENTS. Jan. 3—

OLASSES—In Store and to arrive for

4 Winter's Stock, 125 Puns. Barbadoes &

Cienfugos. CARVELL BROS, Deo, 5—pat 3

Fisaoy St., west, near St, James’ Kirk, A

poox 2 sop | QUEEN SQUARE auction saves.”

PRINTING!

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neatly and expeditiously ' executed,

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AT THE “EXAMINER” OFFICE |

under the careful supervision of

| J. W. MITCHELL.

all kinds of Printing, such as

LETYER HEADS, | BILL HEADS,

CIRCULARS,

PAMPHLETS, DODGERS,

HANDBILLS,

. . a i iW e are now ina position to execute orders for

wi@) CASH SALE! J. 0. MASONS CO

ARE NOW

SELLING OFF

A LARGE LOT OF LADIES’ WINTER

POSTERS,

Bank and Legal Blanks,

&e. &e. &e. AT MODERATE PRICES.

Office :—Ings’ Old Stand,

Corner Great George and Water Streets.

WEST INDIA

WAREHOUSE J

Molasses and Sugar.

UNS. Choice retailing Molasses, Hhds.

Bright Vacuum-pan Sugar, Bags English refined Sugar, just received and for sale by, HASZARD BRUS.

Flour and Tea.

BBLS. FLOUR (choice brands)—Plough, ' Gibbs’ Best, Our Brand; Biscuits—Wine, Cabin, Abernethy, Fruit, Ginger Nuts ; Bags No. 1 Ship Bread, Chests Tea—a very superior quality. For sale by

HASRARD BROS.

Tobacco and Cigars.

LACK CHEWING, — Princess Louisa, Lorne, Sweet Sixteens; Halifax Twist— Boxes, Half-Boxes, Caddies ; Bright Smoking —Gold Bar, Fancy Twist, Solace ; Cigars, in all the various brands. For sale by

HASZARD BROS.

Paints, Oils, &e. oo. COD & HAKE OIL, Casks Ameri-

can Kerosene Oil, Raw, Builed and Olive Oils, Paints, Drugs and Putty.

For sale by HASZARD BROS.

Sundries. OOK S FRIEND Baking Powder, Cream Tartar, Pepper, Ginger, Mustard, Allspice, Coffee, Bartlett's Blacking and Blueing, Table

Salt (in boxes. ) HASZARD BROS.

Sleigh Shoeing Iron.

yr Bdles. 1}x% Refined. Iron, Cut and Clinch Nails and Spikes. For sale by

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HASZARD BROS.

New Fruit.

ALENCIA RAISINS, Layers and Musca- tels ; Dates and Dried Apples.

HASZARD BROS.

Woodenware. Tubs, Washboardeg HASZARD BROS.

ROOMS, Buckets, Clothes Pins,

Soaps and Washing Crystals.

eon DON PALE, White Lily, British Crown, Silver Soaps, Toilet Soaps, Pick- tsone’s and Hofmann’s Crystals. For sale by HASZARD BROS,

NOTICE. Tailoring and Cutting.

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

GENTLEMEN'S & BOY'S CLOTHING |!

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

—AND—

LADIES RIDING HABITS,

—ALSO—

Costumes on reasonable terms and short- est notice. ‘

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

AND ALL’ KINDS OF t

Carnival and Fancy Dress Ball, MENS’ REEFING JACKETS, (Good)

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AUCTION SALE!

——OF-——

Rich and Elegant Furniture,

The manu‘acture of one of the finest est2blishments in the Dominion,

~—COMPRISING—

HANDSOME CRAWING ROOM SUITES, CHAMBER SUITES, CENTRE TABLES, EASY CHAIRS, OTTOMANS, DAVENPORTS CiLT MANTEL MIRRORS, ETC.

The whole for positive and unreserved sale on

To —— ‘Wednescay, the 16th inst, "REDUCED PRICES

commencing at 11 o'clock, a. m., at the

Subscriber's Saleroom, Queen St.

No one should fail to attend this sale, as the goods are a superior lot—such seldom bein offered at Auction, even in large cities ; an

fn ,as the whole consignment must be closed out, FAN GY OR ESS 609 DS, great bargains may be expected.

AT COST.

A LOT OF LADIES’

FANCY DRESS:

STliKS.

LESS THAN COST.

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Black or Colored Silks,

LOW, TO CLEAR.

French Merinos

—AND—

Cashmeres,

OF BEST MAKES, OF EXTRA VALUE FROM 46c.

BLACK LUSTRES,

From 15c to 70e.

PAISLEY SHAWLS,

$4.70—WORTH $5.84. A large lot of

WINTER SHAWLS

Fancy and Plain, to close lot from $1.10.

Beaver, Pilot & President

CFL Lee

(Cheap).

PLAIN AND FANCY

WOOL TWEEDS

From 60c., (for Ulsters).

Grapes, Fringes, Ribbons,

Feathers and Flowers, (cheap).

WOVE HOSIERY,

PLAIN and FANCY

FiAWN N HGS, A LOT OF

LADIES’ TRIMMED HATS,

From 75 cents.

Velvet, Plushes, & Velveteens,

Black and Fancy Shades, (very low),

Ladies’ Stays & Corsets,

From 36 cents.

TABLE LINEN, SHIRTINGS, SHEETINGS and COUNTERPANES, MIRROR CURTAINS and DAMASKS. (Extra Cheap.)

WOOL, UNION, FELT and HEMP CAR. PETINGS, (cheap); STAIR CARPETS, STAIR DAMASKS, (very low).

Good, All-Wool 10-4 Blankets aa $2.90 Ga Floor and Table OIL-CLOTHS,

from $4.00. " OVERCOATS, (Good) from $5.70. * ULSTERS, from $9.80.

W. D. STEWART, Jan. 4—pat t sale, —

FOR SALE!

THe STEAMER

HEATHER BELLE,

with all her Machinery, Boats, &c.‘ will be offered at Private Sale, untill THURSDAY, the 10th day ; January, 1878. Should the Steamer not then be sold at Pri- vate Sale, she will be offered at PUBLIC AUCTION, at 12 o'clock, noon; on Thurs- day, the 10th day of January, For terms and particulars apply to JOHN HUGHES, Agent,

Ch’town, P. E. I

Dec. 26, 1877. 2aw pat a ne till 10th

QUEEN INSURANCE 00,Y,

OF ENGLAND.

CAPITAL, . . TWO MILLIONS STERLING.

oe SURANCE effected on all kinds of Build-

ings, Merchandise and Prod Also Vessels on the stocks. ae oa

Special rates for isolated residences. Losses settled promptly. GEORGE MACLEOD (Union Bank),

Agent for Pri S Seats sere or Prince Edward Island.

HE Book Debts of SYLVANUS KEITH . & ©O., of Charlottetown, Merchant Tailors, having been made over to me, under a Bill of Sale, I hereby give notice to persons in- debted to said Sylvanus Keith & Co. that the amounts of their respective accounrs are pay- able to me, and me only; and immediate pay- ment of the same is requested.

ALEX. HAYDEN, Ch'town, Jan. 3, 1878.—3ineod

Notice to Procrastinators !

All Accounis furnished at Amas and Midsummer Of last year, thaltremain unpaid after the First February next, wilt be placed tin the hands of an

aliorney for collection, without disiinciion of persons.

MAR ; Jan. 2, 1878— AM BUICHER.

SWEET ORANGES, —

A PPLES, Lemons, Grapes, Fj ae

< Onions, Raisins, ppoesat df ian "aR kinds Crackers, Preserves, and the largest as- sortment of Confectionery to be had on the (sland. Fancy Toys, Flour (by the bbl. or ib.), Tea, Sugar, Soap, Candles, Pepper, Mus- tard, Vinegar, and a variety of Groceries. ALEX. McKENZIE,

4 Queen Street. Ch’town, Dec. 27, 1877.—tu&fr3w

Wants, ete., ete.

tn, Advertisements under

is heouding, in space not ex-

ceeding hait an inch, will be

aortod. for TEN CEN Ts per y.

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WANTED IM MEDIATELY.—One good DRAFT HORSE. Apply at HALL’s FISH MARKET.

Charlottetown, Jan. 7, 1877.—3i

a LET—A House at Spring Park, con- ta a

: pee seven rooms, Can let in one x two tenements, to suit parti Appl JAS. B. GAY. oe a. Jan. 5—3i* W ANTED.— 20 EXPERIENCED AC. YOUNTANT to take charge of a@ set, of Books ina Merchant’s office in tee city. Must be a good writer. Address A, B., Ex- AMINER Office. Jan. 3, 1878—3i pat 2i

\ ANTED—Immediatcly, a Tanner and. Courier, Apply to Smion Boieer,

Ch’town, Dec, 31, 1377.

J.D. MASON & CO.

Oharlottetown, Dec, 18, 1877,

Head St. Peter's Bay.

Doc, 22, 1877Z.—-b€

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