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An Untrue Statement Refuted.

To the Editor of the Ecaminer :

Sir,—I notice amongst the list of officers in connection with the House of Assembly, as published in the Patriot of Saturday last, my name is mentioned as an Assistant Clerk to the House. Now, I have most em- phatically to deny having received any such appointment, or that [ have received any such appointment whatever from the Government or House of Assembly ; and I trust that for the future, should the editor of the Patriot refer to mein any way, he will confine himself strictly to the truth.

I am, Sir, Yours, respectfully, W. A. Fisner.

April 28, 1879. +=_s-- + To the Editor of the Examiner. Srr,—Your Saturday’s issue says my resignation was adopted, as I have got a situation at Yarmouth, N.S. With every respect for your reporter, 1 beg leave to contradict it. My letter to His Worship the Mayor in Council, dated April 9th, all I said was that | have had several offers of a situation. I only wanted to know if I was wanted for the third year, my second year being up on the 14th of June, 1879. Twice before the Council met Councillor syrne told me I was to stay, (and once last Saturday). He being Chairman of the Park Committee, I took his werd forit. 1 never so much as answered the gentleman’s letter. So Lam not going away that 1 know of. As regards the Park, 1 should not like to leave it the way itis. I was the white ecle- phant last fall ; I think the Park is the ele- phant at present. I must confess I am ashamed of it. Fancy His Excellency the Governor General paying a visit to the island. What would he think of Victoria Park! All that is wanted is manual labor tu make it decent. Your obedient servant, , H. Curtis, Park Keeper. Ch’tewn, April 28, 1879. le

A Clear Sweep Advocated.

To the Editor of the Examiner.

Str,—As a supporter of the present party, I am glad to see that the Government so far have carried out the principle that none but true Liberal-Conservatives shall be retained in office. This is a right principle, and one that will be approved of by the electors of this country. If the Government will extend this principle a little further, and make a clean sweep, they will find they have acted a wise part; butif they will leave these Grits in office, who have always worked against the Conservative party, they will find it a Screat source of weakness.

‘There isa rumor afloat, Mr. Editor, that there are some Lileral-Conservatives using their influence in behalf of some Grit officials. If this be so it is really too bad. Itis a pity that there should be found a man in the Lib eral-Conservative ranks who would use his in- fluence to retain in office any Grit, while there can be found good, staunch Liberal-Conser- vatives willing to take the position. But, Sir, I have too much confidence in the wisdom of the men who compose the present Govern- ment, to think that they will follow the ad- vice of those men, and retain in office the worst kind of Grits, while some of their best and warmest supporters would be most willing to take positions. Knowing, Mr. Editor, that you will advocate this matter in your influen- tial journal,

I remain, yours, etc., Mecuanic, *town, April 28, 1876. a oe

Our Manitoba Letter.

THE MUDDY PRAIRIE WITH ITS WITHERED GRASS —EMERSCN AND ITS PROPECTS— FORTUNE SEEKERS AT WORK.

As many of the readers of your excellent a would, no doubt, wish to knowa ittle of this Province of the North-West from a Prince Edward Islander’s standpoint of view, I send you a few lines. Those who have not seen the prairies of the ‘‘far west” have but a very inadequate idea of what the physical features of Manitoba really are like. Fancy, then, an extensive and evi- dently an interminable plain, with no per- ceptible elevation whatever, covered at this season of the year with tall withered grass, here and there dotted with clumps of scrubby trees, or occasionally a belt ef stubby oak and poplars, er glittering in places with ponds of water, from whence emerge hundreds of wild ducks and geese when you approach them,—and you have some conception ef what the surface of this country is like. If you should undertake the task of walking through some of this tall grass, the mud underneath would be- come so attached to you that its extreme familiarity would breed your contempt. In short, you would find that five or six lbs. of the much-coveted black loam of Mani- toba when attached to each boot is not

is heard incessantly. There are in it two printing offices, issuing two weekly papers, a large steam flouring mill, three or four dry goods steres, two hotels, and the indus- tries of trade are nearly all represented. The inhabitants have great faith in the future prosperity of their town. As yet they have no Railway Station, but are’ to have one this summer. Every house— both public and private—is full to overflow- ing at the present time, with land seekers and mechanics ef every calling. Those in quest of land make Emerson their base of operation in exploring the south western portion of the Province. Here they get their wagons, etc., before they make the start. The most.of the land seekers coming now are intelligent farmers and farmer’s sons from Ontario. Some come here de- termined to buy land near some convenient tewn, or locate 160 acres and preempt as many more, and they go straightforward and de so. Others come with the same in- tentien; but, when they see the primitive state of the country, and realize the fact that they are now some thousands of miles away from the homes of their childhood and all their friends, the charms that a home amidst the prairie flowers ef Manitoba had for them in the east, vanish from their mind as an idle dream, and they turn their faces to the east, singing, ‘‘home dear home I never shall forget thee,” bid farewell to Manitoba, declaring they have ‘seen all they want to see of it.” More Anon.

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Breadalbane Notes. BREADALBANE, April 26, 1879.

Sap Acctpent.— Mr. Donald MeLure, of this place, was seriously injured yesterday in Mr. Dixon’s saw mill, Rose Valley, by being caught in the machinery. One of his legs was broken in several places, and he was badly bruised otherwise, He was promptly attended to by Drs. Kobertson, of Crapaud, and Dar- rach, of Kensington. Mr. Mclure is a young man of 18 years.

Mr. James Elliot, of Elliot’s Station, is preparing for starch manufacturing. He be- lieves in doing instead ef talking.

Many of the farmers in this section will try the sugar-beet raising on a small scale this season,

The high price of potatoes is encouraging to the farmers. buyers are offering as high as 40 cents per bushel for some grades, delivered in cars along the line.

The citizens here have joined together to pay fora public well and puwnp, which was much needed. A vein of soft spring water has been pierced, at a depth of thirty feet. Formerly, the inhabitants have depended upon the brook—which is very impure and unhealthy—for their supply. At present there is the remains of a dead hog under the Railway Bridge, and further up the stream the remains of a horse was found in the fall, nearly decayed. Many assign the reason for so many cases of diptheria and other diseases in this section to the impurities of the water, it being used for drinking and culinary pur- poses, as impure water will generate disease.

The temperance cause is in a flourishing condition. A very interesting meeting was held in the Orange Hall last evening. No liquor is allowed to be sold nearer than County Line.

OBSERVER.

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A Turkish gentleman died, and in his will left his horses te be divided among his three sons, as follows: To his eldest son, one-half of his horses; to the second son, one-third; and to the youngest son, one- ninth. He left only seventeen horses. The Cadi who was executor of the will, was puzzled how to make the division. It hap pened that a Dervish came up on horseback, to whom the Cadi related the difficulty. ** Take my horse,” said the Dervish, ‘‘ and add him to the number, and now make the division.” The Cadi did so, and gave to the eldest son nine horses, to the second six horses, and to the third two horses. ‘* Now,” said the Dervish, ‘‘ I will take back my own horse, as you no longer require him.”

SHIPPING NEWS. Halifax, April 25.—Cleared schr, Lizzie and Emma for Summerside.

Brigt. Scotsman, of Charlottetown, P. E. L., Hughes, at New York 21, from Cienfuegos, 25 days, reports Apzil J7, off the Capes of Dela- ware, had a heavy gale from the N. E., lasting 48 hours, during which broke main boom and Jost and split sails.

The ports of Cow Bay, Glace Bay, Caledo- nia, Lingan, North Sydney and Sydney were on the 25th clesed by drift ice, which was driven in by the east wind. It probably will remain closed until there is a strong westerly wind.

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At Sydney Miils, P. EX. Island, on the | evening of the 23rd inst., Margaret, the be- | loved wife of Isaac Thompson, Esq., aged | 66 years. The deceased was a native of | Hoddam Parish, Dumfriesshire, Scotland. | She had been in full communion with the- Church of Scotland for upwards of 45 years, |

quite the thing to be desired, even ina prairie country. Some of the streams |

are 8 =. deep and swift at the | present time. How they shall _ be) when the summer drouths —ar-}

tive, I will not undertake to say. Some| of those streams, no doubt, will shortly be} utilized for milling purposes. The Red) River being too wide, can never be used for) this purpose in Manitoba, though, no doubt, | Pearer its source in the neighboring KRe-| ublic, itcan be used for that purpose. ut there are such streams as the Raseau and Rat Creek, between Emerson and Winnipeg, which can be made available in this way. _-Emerson is the first town which the tour- ist or emigrant touches when he crosses, the line. It is situated on the Red River—| the Railway to Winnipeg passing by it. It 18 @ little place, having risen into existence, Sinep three years. ‘T'wo-thirds ‘of the build-| ings have been put up since last fall, and, | at present, the sound of hammer and saw,

and was higlily respected, and is deeply ' lamented by a large circle of relatives and | friends. Her many acts of benevolence and kindness had endeared her to allaround.

Special Notices.

Wixpow Biinps.—Handsome Opaque Linen Window Blinds, with fancy gilt borders and | centres. Also, Imitation Lace Blinds do., | very durable, with either common or patent rollers complete. Housekeepers putting up new blinds should see these before buying other goods. W. A. WEEKs & Co.

April 28, 1879—thur sat mon

ORANGES by the box at Beer & Goff’s.

Fresu Seeps, just received, at Haszara’s Agricultural Store, Queeu Square (West. )

Fresh Oranges and Marre Srear. at Beer & Gorr’s, )

Very Choice Smoked Hams, at Beer & Gorr’s.

BoyxEvis; Fisu at Beer & Gorrs.

AT THE

London HOUSE,

EX “ALBERT,”

VIA GEORGETOWN.

SPRING STYLES.

MHNS HATS! Felt and Straw,

GENTS’ WHITE SHIRTS

Frillings.

VELVET EENS,

BUTTORS.

Braids.

Genis Scarfs.

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Ladies’ Straw Hats, Flowers,

Feathers,

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Men’s Felt Hats,

Men and Boys’ Straw Hats, Prints,

Grey Cottons,

White Cottons,

Ladies Thread Gloves,

Ladies’ Sunshades, | Ladies Corsets, |

Queen Street, Charlottetown, April 22, 1879

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CRANGES! WE SHALL BE RECEIVING

EP ER Eas LD Se EVERY WEEK DURING THE SEASON

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FLOUR AND THA STORE !

And will Sell them Cheap for Cash by the Box.

°») Boxes Received this Date, SEND IN YOUR ORDERS.

BEER & GOFF.

Ch’town, April 26, 1879.

INO. 68. NEW BOOKS

JUST FROM LONDON.

HYMNS FOR ST. PAUL’S CHURCH, HYMNS, ANCIENT AND MODERN,

(Also with Prayer Book in Morocco Case.)

METHODIST HYMNS, Reference and Gzlic Bibles, Prayer Books, Tracts, Church Services, Catechisms, etc. Books, Cards, Papers for Sunday Schools, Lett’s Diaries,

A FEW SCHOOL BOOKS,

Can now be had at

6S GREAT GEORGE STREET, Opposite Lewis’ Photograph Gallery. Ch’town, April 26, 1879.

REMOVAL. Messrs, Brecken & FitzGerald

have removed their Office to the

BANK OF P. E. ISLAND,

MAIL NOTICE.

rs will be closed daily (Sundays ex- iA cepted) at this Office,at 10 o’clock, p.m., and forwarded by steamer to Pictou. (Pre- paid matter posted up to 4.30 a. m., will be forwarded by same boat. )

The mails for Great Britain, by Canadian Packet sailing from Halifax on Saturdays, will ibe closed on Thursdays, at 10 o'clock, » mm.

: Mails for all places West of Charlottetown receiving Mails by Railway Train or Postal Car, will be closed daily at 7 o'clock, a. m. Mails for Georgetown and Souris East, also for all places on the route to those points, will be closed daily at 2 o'clock, p. m. Post Office open from 8, a. m., till 8, p. m. A, A. MACDONALD, Postmaster.

| : ; | Post Office, Charlottetown, }

April -., 1879. } HOUSEHOLD ' Furniture Repaired.

| Furniture Repainted. Venetian Biinds Re-taped. Yenctian Blinds Repaired. Carpets Cut and Laid. Jobbing promptly attended to— all at Leow Charges. JAMES "3, BUTCHER.

April 26, 1879—pat

VICLASSES.

‘UST RECEIVED ex ‘*M. A. Starr” via

Georgetown, 2i puns. Cheice New Crop DEHERARA HGLASSES.,

For Sale Low. — FENTON T. NEWBERY CO, ' April 23, 1879—3i

APRIL 18th, 1879

— SPRING REQUIREMENTS.

New Worsted Cloths, NEW SCOTCH TWEEDS,

—A PORTION OF OUR—

SPRING STOCE received, which we are prepared to make up in our

Custom Tailoring Department

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VERY BEST STYLES,

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and at right figures. | April 18, 1879.—3w ee : THERE IS ANYTHING IN THE Watch, Clock or Jewelry Line raised, but in many instances lowered, at kK. W. TAYLOR’S, Ch’town, April 8, 1879.-—tf Cracked Gorn and Bran. BAGS COARSE CORN MEAL, 130 ** BRAN. Ch’town, April 18, "78—6w 3aw Clover and Timothy Seed, 10,000 do. RED CLOVER, 300 Bush. TIMOTHY SEED, AT WHOLESALE AND RETAIL. Owen Connolly & Cy, FLOUR. FLOUR. IN STORE AND FOR SALE 100 ** ; TROPICAL — Celebrated and Choice Brands. SXTRA and SUPERFINE, Kiln Dried CORNMEAL. Ch’town, April 18, ’79—6w 3aw surg, WHE WEEKLY EXAMINER, — Per. desiring to keep them informed concerning P. E. Island, cannot do soin a better or cheap. Examiner. Sent, postpaid, to any address m Great Britain, the United States, o the

BEER & SONS. THE NEW TARIFF. that you require, you will not find the price WATCHMAKER AND JEWELER¢ FOR SALE LOW: Owen Connolly & Co. 9 00) POUNDS ALSIKE CLOVER, e Ch’town, April 18, ’783—6w 3aw 6 BBLS, BAIN’S CHOICE, J BAKERS’ CHOICE, Owen Connolly & Co. sons having relatives or friends abroad, and er way than by subscribing to Taz WEekur Dominion, on receipt of One Dollar,

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Wants. Lest, Found, Sr,

Advertisements under this heading, in space

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O LE 'i—House—4 rooms —with 1 or 2 } acres land, near Mt. Edward Road. Sita- | ation Wanted—By a Clerk, a Man-servant, 'a Farm Hand and Housemaid, etc. Wanted— Houses containing from 4 to 6 Rooms. Can be let immediately. House and Intelligence Office, opposite Rocklin House. April 28—pd Vy anted—A GOOD COOK. Apply im-

mediately at Employment Office, op- apr26 lipd

oarders Wanted.—A few more can be accommodated at a reasonable figure, on Fitzroy street, opposite the residence of Wm. Brown, Esq. MRS. JACKSON, late of Seaside Hotel. Ch’town, April 23—2w

posite Rocklin House.

Let.—A HOUSE containing 4 rooms, a good cellar and yard, situated near Lea’s Factory, east end of Grafton Street. Apply to R. B. HUESTIS, At A. A, Baldwin & Co.'s, April 23, 1879.

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