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their progress is subject to the delays of pro- traeted inquiry, of hearing parties objecting to the conﬁrmation of particular laws, and of hold- ing meetings of the Privy Council. in the cases “which the Address refe r’s, these various causes ofdelayintervened; and especiallya long period seems to have been consumed in receiving and weighing remonstrances preferred against one of the Acts in question, by persons who re- resented that it would be fatal to their inte rests, and injurious to theirjust rights as pro prietors of land. After these difﬁculties had been surmounted, a new and peculiar cause of delay appears to have occurred at the Coun- ciloﬁice. That establishment had been regu. lated with reference to the business of ordi-' mry times; but during the last two years the sanatory state of Europe has augmented to such an extent the business of Qurantine which is under the peculiar direction of the rds of the Privy Council], that, under the pressure of these unexpected engagements, the Ofﬁcers of that department have been induced to lay aside or postpone every occu- pation of less immediate urgency. This is indeedavery insufficient reason for the ne- glect of business of so much impartance as that of forwarding these Acts through their ﬁnal stages, since the additional assistance which has been recently obtained, might of caurse have been procured at a much earliar pe- riodz-I refer to the fact, not as justifying the delgy, but as it may tend to convince the Council and Assembly of Prince Edward Island, that the apparent inattention to their affairs has not been the result of any failure of , res- pect for them, or of any insensibility to the magnitude of the interests affected by these enactments, but of an exigency which, from, its peculiar and alarming character, may per. haps have been allowed to supersede all other topics in one particular department, to an ex- tent not strictl defensible. The attention of the Lord Presi out and of the Clerks in ordina- r of the Privy Council, having been very dis- tinctly drawn to the subject, I have every rea- son to entertain a conﬁdent hape that no simi- lar delay will occur hereafter.

With reference to the statement that His Majesty having conceded to the local Legis- lature of Lower Canada the exclusive enact- ment of every Law aﬂ'ecting real property in that province, a similar rolaxtion of the Royal Prerogative may be claimed in favor of Acts passed in Prince Edward island—I have to ob; .srve,1bat a misconce tion would seem to prevail as to the res object and effect of my despatch to Lord A lmer. The case is, that aseries of Acts of Parliament had been passed to determine whether certain Lands in Lower Canada should be holden on Feudal or on See- cage tenure, and what should be the legal consequences of the tenure in whatever repect- cd inheritance, Dower, or other proprietary titles. The Assembly of Lower Canada com- plsiued of this interference with their local affairs, which they insisted could not be cor. rectl understood, orsafely regulated, except by a gisiatnre residing within the Province, and chosen from amon st its inhabitants. To the justice of this comp aint His Majesty’s Go- vernment acceded, and pledged themselves not to propose to Parliament any further inter- ference respecting the tenure of lands in the Province, but to leave that subject exclusive.

to the Provincial Legislature. His Majesty id not on that occasion forego, nor has he ever abandoned his Prerogative of disallowin anyActs of the Council and.Assembly whic he may‘deem objectionable, or of requiring, in particular cases, the suspension of Laws until

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Hi. "9"" had bee? given. Upon the advice of Linen and Cotton Floss, the Lords of the Privy Council. The standing White and colored Cotton and Worsted Hosiery,

instructions;under which you are acting, regard to the suspension of Acts in particular cases, are at this day in force in Lower Canada as fully as in Prince Edward island. if the accidental circumstances to which i have al- ready referred have had the effect of convert- ing those InstructiOns on some recent occasi- ons, into the source of a most inconvenient delay, Iicannot on that account venture to advtse His Majesty to foregoa right coeval with the earliestsettlement of Legiglative As- semblies in the Colonies. and indispensable to the maintenance ofthe Royal authority there. An equally effective and much less inconveni- ent remedy Will be found, in establishing a sys- temofg reater punctuality in the discharge of kilns bit-ape; of the public business. which His ajes s overnment distinct] a . selves {o accomplish. y pledae them You will have the goodness to communicate acopy of this Despatch to the Council and Assehmbiy hof Prince Edward ingt emt at His Majest has been i receive their Address vei’y graciouslyP, rifl‘lfid :3 command me _at«.nce to convey to them His thanks for their loyal expressions of attach- ment to His Person and Government; and to signify to them His Majesty’s regret that any circumstances should have occurred to impede the despatch of the business of the important and valuableColony which they represent and to inform them that His Majesty has issued’sUCh orders as he trusts will secure the most prompt attention to the Legislative Acts ol'Princo Ed- ward island in future. \ . i have, &c. ( Signed) GODERICH.

H E s U is s' c R 1 E by the latest arrivals. has com - 1" sulpply, phicl; witshtils :tock on liand.p::itdesh:gf:en ra Assor men w is e ' ﬁe”.— oﬂ'ers for Sale at very low rah and scarlet Cloakin s, . Double and single Milled Tlushings, Red, yellow, and white Flannels and Serges Jackets, Trowsers, and Guernsey Frock; ' Comforts and Fancy Crsvats. ' Green Baize. Blankets. 814, 9x4, 10‘; Viens and boys' Seal skin Caps, Superﬁne, fine and common Hats, Striped Shirtings. apron Checks Homespuns. white and blay Sheeting ottons, Printed Cambrics and cottons Book. cambric, 'aconet. mull, mediu bar, and imitation Muslin. m, cfndw' cm". Colored Liéiings . Brown Hollands, Dimities. snabur h Dowlas Drill and ‘ {fish Linen, LinengDiaper, ' Russ“ Dunk' inen and cotton Bedticks, and white Cou .Fustians, Mole-kins, and Scotch Caps; mupme" Silk Persian, Cotton Velvet, and Bombszette Ladies’ ﬁgured Silk and Gauze Handkerchiefs An elegant Assortment of Ribbous, ' Blk and fancy colored Silk Handkerchiefs, Canvass. No. 2. 3, dand , Plain and ﬁgured Bobbinett and Edging, Ladies and Gentleman's black white and coloured kid Gloves, Black Craps. plain, printed and black casemere Shawls Silk,worsted, and cotton Shawls. Blk.Gros de Naples, Tapes. Bobbin. Silk and worsted Stay and Boot Laces, Long Lawn and Bishop Lawn. Tartan Plaids, Braces. aud Cotton Warps, Cotton Shirts. Cotton and Worsted Cords and Bind- ings. worsted alid cotton Belts. Sampler Cloth, marking and darning Worsted. Children’s Leather and Knit Shoes, Black ~Lace Veils. Buckram and Foundation Muslins, Cotton and Muslin Handkerchiefs. Elk. and colored Sewin Silk and ’l‘wist, Wedding and bonnet ire. White and colored Sewing Cotton.

end Shirting

151311“. vauaint-‘

with American Homespuns and cheese Cloths,

Gingham Umbrellas.

HARDIVARE, CUTLERY, «Sic.

Bolt and bar iron, German and Blister Steel, Pots. Kettles. Bake pans. Cart boxes, 4d. 6d. 8d. 10d. 12d. 18d. 3; 20d. fine wrought and

cut Nails, Spikes. Lath Nails and chain Traces. \ Boat Nails. Dog and Halter Chains, Chissels. Angers. Planes, Plane irons and Squares, Drawing Knives, pocket Pen and Table Knives and Forks, ‘ Scissors. Shoe Knives, Hammers and Pincers, Wool Cards, Mouse and Rat Traps, Glass Paper, Cupbom‘d, pad, till. chest, drawer. woodstoclr, and iron rim Locks, Spring and thumb Latches, iron Bolts and back bands. Screwsélbed Screws. T. H. H. Table and butt Hinges. ue. Brass, chamber and iron Candlesticks, Looking Glasses. cotton Wick. Snuff Boxes. Britauia metal, & iron tinned Table and

en poons,

7x9 8x10 "11:12 Window Glass and putty, Fish Hooks and Lines, > Weaver‘s Reeds. Hearth cloth; shoe. bannister. sweeping. paint. and

scrubbing Brushes. Blacking, lamp black, powder. shot and Gun Flints. Pins, needles, brass and iron Tacks, ' Scale beams, Gimblets, brass. copper. and iron Wire, ’Awl blades and Hafts. brass, copper and iron cut

3'3“ and crist iron hoot Heels. Nails for ditto. 3. Rules; compasses, size Sticks, chalk Lines and Russia

airs, Bridles. bridle bits and curry Combs. .

Hand. mill, cross cut, pit and tenant saw Files, Rasps, bricks. bats and Jews Harps,

Spades. shovels. Sheet Iron,

Plough Moulds and Plouwh plate Iron.

Frying pans, Grid irons, I,F'lat Irons,

italian Irons and heaters.

Dressing. hair. pocket. side and fine Tooth Combs, ' Basket and Liverpool Salt, bees Wax and Olive Oil. Wine and porter Bottles and Flasks.

Shoe, stitching and closing Thread,

Shoe pinches and lasting Tacks.

Sheep Shears, bed Cords. Salmon, Mackerel.

Herring and Sail Twine.

, DRUGS, DRY ngFFs, STATIONJR Y, t’ .

Epsom Salts. Cream of Tartar, and Castor Oil, Sulphur, Roll Brimstone and Camphur.

indigo, red Wood. Log WoodLCopperass. Allum. Windsor Soap. Nutmegs. Cloves, Mustard, pepper. Ginger, Allspice, Cinnamon, Almonds and Carraway Seeds.

Salt eter, Starch, Blue and Rosin.

F on scap, pot, post and Wrapping paper, Slates, Spelling-books, Primers.

Wafers, Sealing ax,

Black lead and Slate Pencils, Quiils.

ink powders and Playin Cards,

Bracelet Snaps, Watch ibbons.

Spectacles, Thimbles, Finger Rings,

Cloak Clasps, and Needle Cases.

ALSO, Souchong. Congo. Hyson and Bohea Teas. Port and Madeira Wines, - Cognac Brandy and Hollands Gin. ~ . Jamaica Spirits and High proof Denierara Rum, Loaf and soft Sugars. Coffee, Chocolate and Rice.

, Soap and Candles,

Tobacco and Snuff.

Sole and Upper Leather,

Pitch. Tar and Cordage.

Linseed Qil, Turpentine, White Lead,

Ochre and Whiting. -

Red black and reea Paints

Cod and Seal- il, . i

A variety of Glassware, Earthenware, Tin wars, (to. CHARLES DEMPSEE

N. B.-—A few barrels of Prime Fox islani Herring}.

' for Sale.

Charlotte-Town. Jan. 10, l832.