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THe Datty EXAMINER.

J ANUARY 21, 1880

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The City Accounts for 1879. A report of the accounts of the Corpora- tion for the year ending Jlst December, | 1879, is laid upon our table in remarkably statements of

good time. It contains ; statements of

yeuchers for the year 1879 the revénue and expenditure . reports — | the Stipendiary Magistrate and Chief En- gineer of the Fire Department ; and alao a report from the School Trustees of the City of Charlottetown. In submitting the ac- counts for the past year, Mayor Dawson, in his excellent report, says :— 7 |

“By referring to the ‘‘[ucome Account’ you will observe that the year’s revenue has been $21,464 93 and the expenses $29,494.29. belug an over expenditure of $3,029.37, which is carried to Capital Account, _ :

While there has been a slight increase in some sources of the revenue, there has been a falling «fin others, in the aggregate, to the amount of $1,323.32.

The receipts are as follows - Assessment, 1378, — 1879,

Other Sourees, Sale of J ebentures,

$13,589.01 13,590.47 9,030.57 3,8$1.72

$39,891.77

PAYMENTS. Income Account, _ $29, 494.29 City School Board of

Trustees, 6,210.40 Pownal Wharf, 3,987.08 i Debentures redeemed, 200.00 $39.891.7;

The Indebtedness of tite City stands thus :

Debenture Debt,

City Beard of School Trustees,

Hospital Fund,

Overdraft,

$93,555.01 9,610.24 97.00

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' i charge, presented reports on the Queen's

|County Jail, Poor House and Hospital for ithe Insane. Court to recommend that the

Tas Grand Jury, previous to their dis

That body also requested the Atterney Jeneral take steps to have an Act passel

at the next session of the Legislature

authorizing the payment of Grand Jurors’ expenses. The Court, we believe, inti- mated that the request would be forwarded

to the Government. The reports read as

follows : (jraanNp Jory Room, CHARLOTTETOWN, January 15, 1530.

The members of the Grand Jury for the County ot Queen's County having visited the Hospital for the insane, have much pleasur in bearing testimony to the admirable man. ner in which the affairs of the building appear to be conducted, and that they consider the building exceedingly well adapted for the pur pose for which it is intended, reflecting, as 1" does, great credit on the Government which was instrumental in causing the erection o the building.

For self and fellews, Henry BEER, Foreman. (ranp JuRY Room, CHARLOTTETOW 8, January 15, 1850.

‘he members of the Grand Jury, for the County of Queen's, this day visited the Gov. ernment Poor House, situated in the Dominion Government Barrack property, and have to report that they were well saiistied with their inspection of the various wards. rhe inmates of the Poor Mouse testify that they are well used and comfortable, that the food was good and well cooked, and that the Government had done all in its power for the furtherance of their comfort in their old age and infermity.

For self and fellows, Henry Beer, Foreman. Granp Jury Roon,

>| office of the subscriber.

$114,085, 12

Lese $5, 147.55 $,552.63 600,00

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Assessment, 1875, “ 1879,

Other Assets, 14,600. 1s

£99, 434. 94

The probabilities are that not more than $9,500.00 is collectable for Assessment, so that the City debt reaches some $104,009.00.

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The thating debt yearly assumes propor- tions which call for the earnest consideration of the Council at an early day. This debi is an accumulation from year to year, caused by an excess of expenditure over income, which has hitherto been met by the issue of deben- tures, thus,—eontrary to every prineiple of policy or right, —piling up a debt by borrow- ing, not for any purpose of permanent advan- tage, but simply to defray a portion of our annual expenses. It may be asked how are these yearly deficits to be avoided, or in what department can a saving be effected. With- out attempting to give an answer I may remark : the several sources of income are but few, and vary but little in the aggregate from year to year; the chief source is from Assessment on Real Estate, and having decided the rate it only becomes necessary to aliow a certain per centage for shrinkage aud you have tor all practical purposes an estimate income upor which to base the out- lay. Then ascertain the requirements of the year and apportion to each service a sum deemed sifficient,—as for instance, suppose some $5,000.00 was appropriated for streets, that sum should not be exceeded, and so in thie other services of the Corporation; were this course adopted and stricély adhered to, there would be no more such deficiencies as during the past few years, and no further adding, on almost routine expense, to the Debenture ‘debt of the City.

His Worship, in his report, remarks that the loss on Assessment for the years 1878 and 1879 will reach nearly 35,000 or about 15 per cent. of the levy. ;‘* Various causes,” he says, ‘‘such as remeyals, re mits and (chiefly) poverty, have combined to produce this, aud hew to prevent a repe- tition in the future, se as to secure as near- ly as possible the amount receivable, with- eut severe pressure in collecting, calls for consideration.”

_ After dealing with the matter of Assess-

ment; the necessity of a survey of the city, with plans, showing street grades and

side lines; the improvement which could

be effected on our streets if fixed grades were established ; and several other mat-

ters of minor importance, his Worship comes down to the subject of reforming our youth. He says :—‘‘ A Reformatory is still in the future. The number of juven- ile offenders increases yearly. The report of his Honor the Stipendiary Magistrate is a sad commentary upon the morality of this class of the population, and until

there be found some place to which they may be seni, other than the common Jail, | Wie evil will grow year by year, for with an! apprenticeship of a terra varying from! weeks to months in the coinpany of those! more advanced

in crime it follows, as!

certainly as night follows day, that |

they come out much worse than

they went in and more ready te! . e — i i

prey upon their fellow citizens. He!

thinks, howerer, that a taste of the ‘‘cat” | would be quite as ‘‘wholesome and saln- |

tary” asa }teformatory.

The Mayor, in concluding his report, compliments Mr. Morrison, the City Clerk, | on the fidelity and assiduity in which he! continues to discharge the duties of his) office, and says: “‘The fact that the ac. counts of the Corporation were closed and placed in the hands of the printer within. twenty-four hours after the close of the, year, speaks volumes for his ability and ac- euraey.

CHARLOTIETOWN, January 16, 1580.

The Grand Jury,in the performance of their duty, this day visited the County Jail, situated | in this City of Charlottetown, Queen’s County, do hereby make the following report :—-

The Grand Jury found the walls and ceil- ings of the Jail in a very dilapidated state, as well as badly discolored with smoke; &c., would recommend that the walls and ceilings be thoroughly scraped and ail whitewash taken off, and then well whitewashed with lime wash to sweeten and clean the several

rooms. The Grand Jury have to say that they believe, from their iaspection, that the Jailer, Mr. George Harvie, has done allio his power to keep the floers, wood and iron work about the Jail clean and neat, also that Mr. Harvie! is attentive to the duties required of him The Grand Jury protest against the custom of placing very young lads in the constant con- tact with old and hardened criminals, thereby giving these boys an opportunity of learning the trade of stealing, ouse-breaking and all man ner ef crime and v ilainy. That, in view of the report of the buildings lately cccupiedas a Lunatic Asylum, being about to be converted into a Poor House, and as the building is large and well fitted, we,jthe Grand Jury, do hereby strongly request and urge that a portien of the said buildings to be setaside asa Reformatory, for the purpose of placing these tender youths in a position where they wili be trained into good and useful citizens. That the Grand Jury deplore the fact that a certain prisoner, William Young, should be eonfined in a cell in the County Jail, as they are of opinion that the Falconwood Asylum for the Insane is the proper place for a man in kis condition of mind and body; and we therefore reeommend his immediate removal. For self and fellows, HENRY Beer. Foreman, (JnaAND JuRY Room, January 20, 1880. The Grand Jury of our Sovereign Lady the (Queen beg to make the following representa- tion, and trust that the Court may recom. mend that the Attorney General may be re- quested to take such steps by an Act of the next meeting of the Legislature, as may re- move the difficulty complained of, viz: That under the present law a gentleman forming the Grand Jury, called from auy part of Queen’s County, and compelled to defray their own travelling and incidental expenses, which they deem to be a hardship, and trust that a moderate consideration be allowed for that purpose, especially to those compelled to leave their country homes, For self and fellows, (Sd.) Wa. Dopp, Foreman. clean ineseeinet This is Mary Anderson painted in Louis- ville colors : ‘‘ Can you imagine some drift- ing cloud of evening crystallized in mystic limpidness into that image of the maker that was called humanity—pellucid, lit within with the azure fire! It may suggest / a dream of that vision of loveliness which { had seen, and which shattered one’s soul to pieces. Tall, slender—but slender like one of those threads of steel that carry trains across the Niagara—a step as grace- ful as the wildcat’s ; and that neck ! aspir- ing as the Alexandrian shaft that lifted Pharos to light up the sea—commanding as the tower of ivory that leoketh toward Damascus.” siete ities Hart Sroves.— We came very near hav- ing some more deaths from suffocation, by * hard coal stove, on Sunday night. A fumily residing on Acadia street, procured a base burver last Friday, and put it up in| their lower hall, On Sunday night one! ef the occupants woke up by the strange smell of sulphur. She immedi-| ately ran and opened, the ‘windows. | It had such an effect on one of the. occupants, a young lady of delicats health, that she has not been able to speak above, a whisper since. On examination Monday | morning, it was found that the chimney | was badly stuffed up with soot.—Halifux'

Herald, i " “a OE } _CLARK’S DIAMOND DUST POLISH.— Unrivalled for cleaning Gold, Silver and Nvekel ware. Enquire for it. —

| cheap.

MAIL GONTRAGTS.

TEYENDERS addressed to the Postmaster General, will be received at Ottawa, un-

til noon on FRIDAY, tho 20th FEBRUARY NEXT, for the conyeysnce of Her Majesty's Mails on proposed contracts, for four years, from Ist April next, ever each of the follow- ing routes, viz. :—

Albany and North Tryon,

Bedeque and Charlottetown,

Bonshaw and Nine Mile Creek.

North Tryon and Tryon.

Printed notices containing full information as to conditions of proposed contracts may be seen, and blank forms of tender may be ob- tained, atthe Post Offices at which the ser vices commence and terminate, or at the

W. W. McLEOD, Asst. P. O. Inspector. P. O, Inspector's Office, Charlottetown, | 15th December, 1879.

Herring. Codfish. ( YHEAP FOR CASH,-

50 bbls. Herring, 100 qtls. Codfish, 200 bags Salt. D. SMALL, Head Queen's Wharf, opposite 1. C. Hall's.

To Fisheries and Factories,

‘NE TON AMERICAN MANILLA MAR- ( LIN (Tarred and White), Cotton Lines, Twines, Leads, Hooks, Bait Mills, Fishing Anchors, Cotton Ducks (light and? heavy), 100 coils Manilla Rope, Hemp Rope, Wire Rope, Paints, Oils, Tar, Oakum, Ships Chandlery. Sail Making, Light,Dueks for Boats’ Sails. D. SMALL.

Jan. 21, 1880-—tf

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Green Teas.

\ FEW PACKAGES GREEN TEAS, in A. . . . Young -Hyson and Japan, will be sold

HORACE HASZARD.

Ch town, Jan. 19, 1880—lw

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Charlottetown Cemetery Coy,

FEXHE ANNUAL MEETING of the Share- holders of the above Company will be held on TUESDAY, the third day of Feb- ruary next, in the Office of the undersigned, corner of Great George and Lower Water Streets, at four o'clock in the afternoen, fer the purpose of electing Directors, and other

business, as by Law directed.

By order, Fr. W. HALES,

Secretary. Charlottetown, Jan. 17, 1880—mws 71

Finnan Haddies. PUST RECEIVED per Northern choice lot of Finnan Haddies, at FISH MARKET, Grafton Street,

Light,

Jan. 17, 1880. jarriage Builders | To barriage Builders V \7E have in Stock a large lot of Wood Stuff, in Spokes, Rima, Shafts, Hubs, Common Axles, 4 Patent Axles, Steel Axles, Carriage Springs, Bolte and Nuts, Castings, Rivets, Bands, &e. 80 Tens Assorted Refined Iron. BEER & SONS, Jan. 16, 1880—3i pat pres lm

a Jissolution of Partnership. PHNHE Co-Partnership heretofore carried on

by the Subscribers, under the name of Dorsey & Jost, has this day been dissolved by routual consent. All debts due by the Firm will be paid by R. K. Jost, to whom all yarties indebted to said Firm are requested to make payment—at McGill's eld stand, (Jueen Street.

JOHN DORSEY,

RICH’D K. JOST. Charlottetown, Jan. 15, 1880—rg ar pat 3i

NOTICE.

WT TAKE this opportunity to inform the } public that I have leased the new Shop recently fitted up at MeGill’s Old Stand, on Gueen Street, a few doors below the London Fouse; and having bought the Stock and Machinery of the late Firm of Dorsey & Jost, I shall be prepared, in a few days, to carry 01 the Boot and Shoe business in all its branches. Custom work a specialty—on cash pinciples.

JOHN DORSEY. Ch’town, Jan. 15, 1$880—ar pat

COOK HD

CORNED BEEF,

Most Economical for Famiiy Use, being Wore than Twice its Weight of Uncooked Meat.

Sald by the ib. and in Ting,

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BEER & GOFF'S.

$3.

BRUARY ,

—1880. STOCK-TAKING.

AY E hereby inform the pub- lic of this city, and the Island generally, that previous to Stock-taking, we have re- solved to clear out as much of our Winter Stock as possible. We are aware that at this season itis hard to get people to buy even at reduced prices; but in the face of this difficulty we have made up our mind to adopt full measures, and sell our Wool Goods and Dress Goods at a sacrifice.

Our Goods have been very cheap all winter, as the run of trade we have had fully testifies. Our store has become the resort of those Ladies who know how tomake a penny go a long way, and who know a cheap article when they see it; and when we say We are going to reduce the prices of our Dress Goods and Trinunings, we know we shall be believed. We are particul- arly anxious to clear out our present Stock, in order to intro-

;luee as much of the newest style

of Dress “Material as possible, and at the very lowest prices. We shall make special prices on Black Cashmeres, Black Meri- nos, Black Cords and Lustres, Lustrines and Brilliantines.

Our Fancy Wool Goods will be sold at less than cost. Our Stock of this class was the larg- est, most select, and finest in the city, and the remains of it will be sold at a great sacrifice.

Blankets, Quilts, Horse Rugs, &e., will be cleared out a great Bargains.

We make no apology to the Tea-drinking public for drawing their attention to our fine flavored and rich Teas, 32, 36, and 40 cents per lb. They are receiving the highest praise, and those who use them, strongly recommend them to others, Our trade in this article is growing rapidly, ‘Tea appeals to the most subtile of the senses, and as the proof of the pudding is in the eating, so the proof of the Tea is in the drinking. Friends, try it.

83, QUEEN STREET,

TREMAINE & METCALF.

@h’town, Jan. 21, 1880,

Jan. 13, 1889,

A Calico Carnival

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WILL BE HELD AT THB

WEDNESDAY EVENING, February 4, 18890.

Those a to take part will oblige by sending their names to the Secretary before the 20th inst.

By order of the Directors. W. C. HOBKIRK, Secretary, January 9, 1880—4i taw

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‘BUDA’ FLOUR,

AND OTHER

Choice Brands,

FOR SALE AT

BEER & GOFP’S.

Jan. 12, 1880,

The New Year Has Come,

UT MANY PERSONS have failed te ceme and settle their accounts.

The subscriber respectfully requests all parties owing him, either by

Note of Hand or Book Account, To Settle the Same at Gnce. J. QUIRK.

Jan. 2, 1880—9i eod, h ne 3w

GOLDEN SYRUP.

Very Choice. 8 CTS. PER POUND,

BEER & GOFF. Jan, 13,1880

POLL TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS

Are to be Paid at the Store of D. R. M. HOOPER, Euston Street, Immediate Payment Requested. Charlottetown, Jan. 9, 1880.

PUBLIC NOTICE.

UBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that a

Meeting of the Inhabitants of Milton School District, qualified to vote for School Trastees, will be held at the Milton School House on Menday, the 26th day of January, at the hour of half-past six o’clock, p. m., for the purpose of determining whether a Tavern License shall be given to heat McDonald, an applicant fer License to sell Spirituous Liquors within the Miltor School District, in less quantities than one pint.

OWEN CURTIS, J, P., Milton, Jan. 12th, 1880. tiw

Cheirograph .or Lethogram

. be made for 50 cents by sending 36 cents in stamps to P. O, Box 126 os mouth, N. S., and by return of mail you will receive a receipt for making tablet and ink frem which you can get over one hundred copies from one original writing.

Ch’tewn, Jan. 7, 1880. lm

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For Sale|!

ERY CHEAP, at A. McNEILL’S Auc- tion Room, No. 11 Queen Street, —-

1 Piano (second-hand), 7 Octave. Jan. 14, 1880. -eod tf

S... “NORTHERN LIGHT,”

IL. MAKE DAILY TRIPS between ¥Y Georgetown and Pictou, until further notice, (Sundays excepted) leaving Georgetowm at 6a. m., and Pictou at 1.40 p. m., weather permitting.

WM. MITCHELL,

ent P Ch’town, Dee. 19, 1879. nae + Sap

COAL. COAL.

— D COAL for sale by

F. 8. HANFORD. Ch’town, Dec. 15, 1879—-6i

Valuable Property for Sale,

MAT FARM lately owned by John and Peter Meikle, situate on Lot 23, in Queen’s County. !

For further partieulars apply at the office “ss Messrs, Hopesos & McLeop, Charlotte- wn.

Jan. 9, 1880—eed

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