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1878.
NOVEMBER 23,
The “ Amorican System” and C. J. ‘ y « Brydges. (Fr if { , Mo clon Tim 8.)
The editor of the ‘‘ Freeman” having re turned from Ottawa where, as Speaker, he made anumber of appointments, seeks to secure his friends in their new positions by
declaiming against the ‘‘ American System” and deprecating the introduction thereof into Canada. Of course in writing up his subject it is natural that he should avoid
reference to the particular officials about whom he is most anxious, but it is rather unfortunate that he should have stumbled upon the case of C. J. Brydges, and expa tiated on the probable futwre as the com- mencement of the ‘* American System’ in Canada.
In the fir.t place, the dismissal of officials for political reasons—the American System
cannot possibly be introduced by the pre- sent Administration, seeing that the Grits inaugurated the practice four years ago,and followed it up so steadily during their term of office that it came to be recognized as about the only principle they had carried out with any degree of consistency. If we remember rightly the only plank in the Grit platform which Chip. Smith cared to stand oa was expressed in language that signified that the ‘‘ spoils” were special and peculiar privilege of the victors. Clearly, it is too late in the day to talk of introducing the Ametizan System into Canada.
In the second place, Mr. Brydges is not a member of the Civil Service at all, and has noclaim whatever to the protection which under an honest Government this law relating to the Civil Service should afford, but which it did not afford, under the late Administration. This position is too self-evident to need elaboration.
Thirdly, when Mr. Brydges is dismissed should he necessitate such action by delay- ing his resignation—he will be dismissed for causes, or rather for a number of causes, any one of which would le sufficient to justity the decapitation of a much more in- poriant officer than he. He will be dis- missed because :—
He has managed the railway in the in- terests of a political party that now is powerless to protect him.
He has violated every principle which he himself regarded as sound and good, and particularly in reference to the severance of political influence from the management.
He has unfairly treated numerous officials because their sympathies were known to be with the Liberal-Conservatives.
He has promoted and advanced inferior men because they were known to be thorough paced Grits.
He has intimidated the employes and threatened them with loss of position if they did not support the political party to which he belonged.
He has spent from $25,000 to $30,000 a year of the people’s money on C. J. Brydges, including his wine bills, special trains and Montreal oflice—all of which were and are altogether unnecessary.
He has packed the service with officials be- yond the needs of the road, and in this and other ways has swelled the annual working expenses at least one hundred thousand dollars above what they ought to be.
He has bought stores from Americans that ought to be procured at home, and with offers in writing before his eyes has deliberately paid his favorites more for articles than others would supply them for.
He has granted passes, in violation of the instructions of his superior officers and in disregard of his own orders to subordinates, to those who had no earthly right or claim to such favor.
He has displayed either gross ignorance or utter carelessness respecting the indus- trial interests of the Maritime Provinces in regulating tariffs and in all his railway ar- rangements.
He has not only refused to give contracts to Liberal-Conservatives, though their offer was the lowest, but he has deliberately vio- lated contracts existing with people of that political faith.
H> has directed such a system of account kee; ing at headquarters as. prevents the true condition of the revenue and expendi- tare from being known without the most careful investigation.
He has built houses at Moncton out of the profits on stores—making twenty ac- counts incorrect to keep the houses out of sight—and these dwellings he has erected at more than twice their value or proper cost.
He has treated with contempt the provi- sion of law requiring work to be done by contract after public competition, and has instead employed numerous bosses of the right political stripe to supervise men work- ing by the day, the consequence being that the services have cost the country from 50 to 150 per cent. more than they should
He has reduced the pay of the trackmen and other laborers, while adding largely to the extravagant salaries of officials already overpaid.
He has approved, passed and paid claims on the eve of an election which he had pre- viously rejected as unfounded, such clains being paid solely to secure votes for ti: Grit candidates.
In short his whole career as Superintend- ent of the Government Railways has been marked by dishonesty, extravagance, ty- ranny, contempt of public sentiment and the people’s rights, and miserable devotion to Grit party interests.
ee IKXAMINER., THE GOVERNOR GENERAL.
A party of Union Axe Company ;
MORS ABOUT THE RECEPTION THE FIREMEN’S PROCESSION.
The torchlight procession formed, accerd- ing to programme, at the Admiralty House, was composed of the City fire brigade, their brass bands, engines, hose reels, ladders, wagons, &ec., all brilliantly illuminated and ornamented with spirit-burning jets, tinsel colored paper, wreaths and flowers; some few of them carrying very pretty and quaint- ly dressed children, the whole producing an effect decidedly novel and brilliant. One of the engines carried appliances for con- tinually burning
BRILLIANTLY COLORED PIRES, now flashing up so as to gleam upon the | many flags that fluttered far above the line of light made by the general illumination, which, bright as it was, never seemed to rise many inches above the eves of the tal- ler buildings.
THE ORDER OF THE PROCESSION. was as follows :- Mounted Marshal ;
St. Patrick’s Society Band ; Captain and Principal Officers of Union En- gine Company, in a carriage drawn by four horses ;
Victoria No. 1 Steam Fire Engine, drawn by four horses ; No, 1 Steamer’s Reel, drawn by members of Union Engine Company ;
No. 1 Hand Reel ‘‘ Salamander,’ drawn by members of Union Engine Company; No. 2 Hand Reel ‘ Vesta,” drawn by mem- bers of Union Engine Company ;
No. 4 Hand Reel, drawn by members of Union Engine Company ;
Albert No. 2 Steam Fire Engine, drawn by four horses;
No. 2 Steamer’s Reel, drawn by members of Union Engine Company ;
St. Joseph’s Society’s Band ;
Alma Hand Engine, and No. 5 Hose Reel, ‘* Mayflower,” drawn by members of Union Engine Company ;
No. 7 Hand Reel, drawn by members of Chebucto ;
No. 3 Steam Fire Engine, drawn by four horses ;
Steamer’s Reels, drawn by members of
Union Engine Company.
At the time appointed the firemen moved away from the Admiralty House promptly at half-past six o'clock, and the expectant crowds that lined the streets watching and waiting for their coming, began to clear their throats for a grand cheer as they saw the torches waving in the distance, and heard the music of the bands approaching nearer and nearer. On they came and marched, making
A BEAUTIFUL DISPLAY,
but the good people of the nerth end stand open mouthed to see the last. The pagent pass and yet nosigns of the Vice-Regal pair, and yet such appeared to be the case, for nothing but a few straggling pedestrians fol- lowed in the comparatively dark and empty space behind the firemen. Gradually the crowd on the sidewalks along the north end of Brunswick street began to thicken again, and it was not long before the General, Sir Patrick Macdougall’s rangy chestnut and bay were seen dashing along at a rattling pace, drawing a handsome closed coupe and followed by some four or’ five more close carriages. Some one recognized the Gen- eral’s horses, and in an instant hundreds of pedestrians were dashing along the streets after the General’s carriage as though their lives depended on eatching it. The first who started in pursuit had fully half a mile to run, however, and in spite of their best efforts the carriage had halted in the rear of the firemen’s procession before the fastest of them reached it. It was soon noised abroad that the carriage contained the Marquis and Princess, and it was all the firemen could do to keep the crowd from flattening their noses against the carriage windows to get a good view of its occupants. As on Monday every sput along the whole route available for
A VIEW OF THE PROCESSION
was occupied and the scene presented was indeed a strange one. The brilliant illu- mination threw a light as strong as that of the noonday sun upon the faces of the wildly excited crowd as it rolled along the streetlike some mighty torrent, while the many colored flags and streamers floating from halyards strung across the street,some of them drooping so low that they almost touched the drivers as they passed under them. Theyellow,green and blue fires spring- ingup fitfally from the roofs of the build- ings suddenly flashing a varied light over the whole scene, the rattle of the carriages and the babel of voices all continued to make up.
A COMBINATION OF SIGHTS AND. SOUNDS
not easily forgotten. At last, after many halts and delays, the Royal carriage reach- ed the corner of Morris and Pleasant Sts.,
the procession must have been very trying to the nerves of the already worn and fatigued Princess, who seemed to be con- stantly in fear lest some one should get hurt in the dense swaying crowd, the Royal carriage was halted frequently and the fire- men allowed tv move ahead to make a clear space for it, ‘This was easily done, as the thickest of the crowd was always 1m the ha- mediate vicinity of the great attraction. As
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goon 23 a space was clear the horses draw- ing the Royal carriage would cover if av a brisk trot, getting partially away from the crowd about it and momentarily gaining a clear space.
ISLANDERS PRESENTED.
The following ladies attended the Draw- ing Room Reception of H. R. H. the Prin- cess Louisa and His Excellency the Marquis of Lorne :
Mrs. Swabey, Mrs. George McLeod, Mrs. Mary Swabey, Mrs. Arnaud. The following gentlemen were presented :
Hon. J. C. Pope, Minister of Marine and Fisheries,
Rev. K. McLennan,
A. C. McDonald, Esq., M. P.
Colonel William McGill,
Cc. D. Rankin,
Dr. Hobkirk.
George McLeod.
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Another Frightful Marine Tragedy.
FIFTY LIVES BELIEVED TO BE LOST, LONDON, Nov. 26. The steamer ‘‘ Isonner Pommerania,” from New York, 14th inst., for Hamburg, arrived at Plymouth at imidnight on the 24th. Leaving for Hamburg yesterday, she collided last night about midnight, during the fog, eight miles southwest of Folkstone with a vessel reported to be the Welsh bark ‘Noel Kilian,” of Carnarvon, froin Rotter dam for Cardiif in ballast. The steamship foundered in about ten minutes. One hun- dred and seveuty-two passengers and crew were saved by the steamer ‘‘Glengarry” and landed at Dover. ‘The vessel with which the ‘‘Pommerania” collided is an- chored off Folkestone, with bows stove and her forward compartment full of water. A tug has gone to her assistance. A telegram says one hundred and sixtytwo persons on the ‘‘Pommerania”’ were saved, and fifty- eight are missing, including Captain Sch- wenzer. Another telegram says the collision occurred forty minutes after 11, during a dense fog. The ‘‘Pommerania’ sank in thirty minutes after. One hundred and seventy persons were saved out of a total of two hundred and twenty; fifty are be- lieved to have been lost, including the captain and second and third officers.
LATER PARTICULARS. Lonpon, Nov. 26.
Further particulars of the ‘‘Pommer- ania’ disaster show that at the time of the collision she was near Dungeness Point, three miles from shore. She struck on the starboard side, inidships, and sunk in less than twenty minutes. Distress signals were given and responded to by the steamer ‘‘Glengarry,’ proceeding down the Chan- nel, which made all sped towards the ves- sel. There were nine boats on the ‘‘Pom- merania,” four ef which are crushed in the collision; five were got off, but one over- crowded with passengers. All the boats pulled away from the doomed ship, leaving the captain, who refused tv leave the ship until the last moment. The last boat to leave was under the chief officer, who did all in his power to persuade the captain to leave. After pulling for half an hour the survivors were picked up by the ‘‘Glen- garry.” One gentleman was taken from the water unconscious and restored. The ‘Glengarry’ stayed near the scene till day- break, when the ‘‘Pommerania” was seen with her masts above water. The ‘‘Glen- garry” then proceeded to Dover with the saved, and landed them at 9 o’clock, when they were taken to the Sailor’s Home. The Dover Railway brought free to London this afternoon 109 of the ‘‘Pommerania” sur- vivors, 65 being seamen and the others second and third-class passengers. There were no first-class passengers and no women among them. They were forwarded to Germany. The mail on the ““Pommerania” consisted of 25,000 letters. She had 17,500 dollars, Mexican, on freight.
New Yorks, Nov. 25.
The Hamburg American steamship Com- pany have furnished a list of the saved and lost, believed to be accurate, in which it is stated that 97 persons were downed. Among the saved of officers and crew are the chiet officer, chief engineer, purser, eight stew ards, one trimmer, carpenter, seven ma- chinists, five quarter-masters, three en- gineers, seven firemen, four cooks and forty seamen. A London despatch says a telegram has been received at Lloyd’s, from
where it was quietly whirled out of the crowd and driven offto Maplewood, where ; its occupants dined with Sir Patrick Mc-|
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When Mr. Brydges is dismissed he will | be dismissed for cause, and his case will not |
form a precedent which any honest official need dread.
Tue storm drum was hoisted last night at half-past nine, when the wind was calm and the sky clear. Shortly after daylight this morning a heavy storm came up, ac- companied by rain. The rain ceased at noon, but the
Dougall. The illumination was of the most | brilliant character the whole route, which! was the same as that followed yesterday’ after their landing.
Though the carriage remained closed | those inside made no attempt to deprive | the crowd of the pleasure of seeing them, | and as one woman held her three-year-old child up to get a view of the Princess, H. R. H. GOOD NATUREDLY LEANED ¥FOR-
WARD
and smiled pleasantly. On the seat facing
the driver sat the Princess Louise and His Royal Highness the Duke of Edinburgh,
and facing them with his back to the driver
wind continues to blow.
sat the Marquis of Lorne. The Princess locked pale and apparently fatigued, but no less pleasant and amiable than she did on the day of the landing.
ENTHUSIASTIC AND EXCITED HUMANITY.
, evidence of its success and superior virtues as
Maasslius, Holland, announcing that the
_steamer ‘‘City of Amsterdam” arrived there
with the captain of the ‘‘Pommerania” on board. New Yorks, Nov. 26. The value of the cargo shipped on the
‘‘Pommerania” from this port was $200,- 101.
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The People Want Proof.
There is_no medicine prescribed by physi cians, or sold by Druggists, that carries such _Boscuzr’s German Syrup for severe Conghs, Colds settled on the breast, Consumption, or any disease of the Throat and Lungs. A proof of that fact is that any person afflicted, can get a Sample Bottle for 10 cents and try its superior effect before buying the regular size at 75 cents. It has lately been introduced in this country from Germany, and its wonderfu cures are astonishing everyone that use it. Three doses will relieve any case. Try it.
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heavily from the southwest to the present. | As the slow and interrupted progress o, Sold by all Duggists onthe Western Cntinent
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Great
LECTURE on the above subject will be
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delivered in the
Y. M. C. A. HALL,
"ON THE EVENING OF
Monday, the 2nd December,
—BY THE—
REV, LACHLIN TAYLOR, D. D.,
Of Toronto,
Giving a full description, from observations made during a tour of upwards of five months, and seven thousand miles of travel over that wonderful Territory.
The lecture will commence at 7.30 o'clock, precisely. —Admission 25 cents. ‘Tickets at the door.
Nov. 28 —4i
WHOLESALE SUPPLIES, 50)
BBLS. Superior Extra FLOUR, 500 Bhbls. Extra a
400 ‘* Spiing Extra
100 * Haxall sa
250 Chests TEA (warranted),
a 909 TOBACCO MeDonald’s. 21 Fhds. Choice P. L. SUGAR, 100 Ebls. Yellow C. -
60 * White Granulated ** 10.’ Cat Boat ”
60 ** MOLASSES (extra nice), o, * “s (Trinidad), —.- ” ( Dererara),
709 Sides No. 1 LEATHER, mo. Be _
60 Bags RICE (i ewt.), 200 Boxes RAISINS,
30 Bbls. CURRANTS, wo Tl, LD Par ee,
100 Doz. BROOMS,
100 « PAILS, 50 Boxes CLOTHESPINS, 30 ‘* CANDLES,
ico |} ae 25 ** CHEESE,
20 Bbls. VINEGAR,
60 Kegs BAKING SODA,
20 Bbls. Washing ‘‘ 500 Coils MANILLA (large & smail) 150 Bbls. KEROSENE OiL,
50 Boxes GLASS,
50 “* PICKLES;
100 Jars CREAMTARTER, 200 Tins PEPPER, GINGER, MUS-
TARD, &e. 109 Boxes Nixey’s BLACK LEAD. 550 Reams WRAPPING PAPER (assorted).
CARVELL BROS.
Ch’town, Noy. 28—ar pat 31
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| Coal. Coal.
ER schooner ‘‘ Emma,” just arrived a Cargo of ACADIA NUT COAL, which will be sold, while landing, at $2.50 per ton. Apply to
JOHN SELLER, Kent Street. Nov. 28—1li
Picture Frames !
In Store and to Arrive, a Large Stock of
PICTURE MOULDINGS,
whieh we offer cheap,
Wholesale and Retail.
A. A. BALDWIN & CO. Nov. 27—4i pat ar 21
For Auckland, New Zealand,
Calling at Littleton or Wel- lington, to Land Cargo.
7 tine New Clipper Brig Annabeli, A. F. YATES, Commander, 350 Tons Register Al at Lloyds, Metalled, is now on the berth at New York, loading for and will sail for New Zealand about 15th Decem- ber. ‘This fine vessel has been fitted with all the recent improvements, and has First- Class accommodation for a few cabin passen- ers. For freight or passage apply in New York to ARKELL, TUFTS & CO.; here to the undersigned,
DANIEL DAVIES. Ch’town, Nov. 20—pat da
POTATOES.
AN OFFER SOLICITED FOR
500 Bushels Blue Potatoes,
Stored in Cellar in a convenient part of the City ; can be delivered at once or held for late shipment. Address D. M. McLEOD, ‘P. O. Box 126, Charlottetown. Nov. 20, 1878—
HAY PRESS FOR SALE.
OR SALE AT A BARGAIN-—A HAY PRESS, with apparatus complete. Terms easy. Apply to LONGWORTH & HASZARD, Solicitors.
Ch’town, Nov. 23, 1878—
TS WEEKLY EXAMINER, — Per- sons having relatives or friends abroad, and
desiring to keep them informed concerni P. E. feland, cannot do soin a better or anew
er way than by subscribing to Toe Werex.y EXAMINER. Sent, postpaid, to any address
m Great Britain, the United States, ov the Dominion, on receipt of One Dollar,
HAVE YOU SERN IP
SEEN WHAT ?
BOREHAM’S New Boot & Shoe Store,
OPPOSITE THE MARKET HOUSE,
JUST OPENED,
MEN’S,! WOMEN’S, BOY’, MISSES’ and CHILDREN’S
BOOTS, SHOES & RUBBERS!
IN GREAT VARIETY,
COME and have your feet PROTECTED, COME and have your feet kept WARM, COME and have your feet kept DRY,
W. R. BOREHAM, SOUTH SIDE QUEEN SQUARE, CHARLOTTETOWN, P. E. I. Nov. 26-—3m wed & sat
FOR SALE, 1 ()()() BUSHES SWEDE TURNIPS, § iS
J. TH. GATES, ‘Jueen Square, South Side,
Notice To Mariners,
N or about the 28th November the BELL BUOY on Fitzroy Rock, and the BLACK BUOY on St. Peter’s Bar will be removed, and SPARK BUOYS put in their
place. By order, DAVID SMALL, Harbor Master. Harbor Master's Office, ; Charlottetown, Nov. 26, { 6i
NOTICE. CHANCE OF TIME
To Suit English Mail at Halifax,
rEXHE STEAMERS ST. LAWRENCE and | PRINCESS OF WALES will, during romaine of season, leave CHARLOTTETOWN or Picrou LANpING every Monday, Tues- day, Thursday and Friday mornin at seven o'clock, connecting there with day train for Halifax.
Returning, will leave Picrou Lanprxe for CHARLOTTETOWN on arrival of morning train from Halifax, on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday.
No change in Steamers from Summerside. F, W. HALES.
Ch’town, Nov. 26, 1878—
IRON BEDSTEADS
UST RECEIVED, ex ‘‘Prince Edward”~— cheap.
JOHN NEWSON, Nov. 22—I1m
PARLOR BRACKETS _
bg RECEIVED —cheap. e J. NEWSON,
Nov. 22—lm
PICTURE FRAMES,
yO CHOICE—Large Stock. J. NEWSON.
Nov. 22—l1m
BROADWAY HOUSE,
BY MACKENZIE.
HE former “City Hotel,” now the St Broadway House, Great Geo Street, opposite the Catholic Cathedral, is now open for Permanent and Transient Boarders. The rooms have been thoroughly renovated and newly furnished.
The tables will be supplied with the best the market affords, and fares reasonable.
A Suite of Rooms convenient for a small family, together with board, &c., can be had in the Broadway House.
Nov. 23, 1878—tf
Wants, Lost, Found, <r
Se peepee
SS OE OE ES one ee on
Advertisements under this heading, in space not ae half an inch, will be insert. ed for Ten Cents per day.
ANTED—Immediately, a PRIVATE ' NIGHT WATCHMAN on Block South- Side Queen Square. Applicants must be sober men and have good references. Apply to JOHN NEWSON. nov. 27—2i
ANTED—A Serva it Girl to do Gen eral Housework. Good wages given. Apply at this office. Ch’town, Nov. 27— ANTED—By a young man, a situation as Clerk either in a Store or Office. Good references given, Apply at ExamMINER Office.--nov. 26 2i*
= TO LET—A House on-
taining six rooms, near Spri
; Park. Apply toG, H. COOK Photographer, DesBrisay’s
Building. {nov. 18~ 61
he LET —A two-story House, containi 9 rooms, frost-proof Cellar, yard
stables, anda e€ garden, fronting on Euston Street, near rns 3 corner, Rent moderate, For information apply to W. W. LORD.
Ch’town, Nov, 14, 1878-~
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