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f property which the white man can show have houses, furniture and civilized ap- pliances of a certain value Jat, the Patriot, of last evening, says ‘ The proposition to give such men votes is monstrous,

Why, monstrous? Because, says the Patriot

‘Their lands and interest moneys are managed by the Indian Department; and » all intents and purposes they are minors in the eyes of the law.” minors, in a state of tutelage, is a fact: and what Mr. Laird yrofessed to desire, and what Sir Joho McDonald proposes to do, is to encour- age them to lift themselves out of this condition, and (see Mr. Laird’s report) ‘assume the privileges and respon- sibilities or full citizenship.” But what does this management by the Indian Department amouvtto? We give the answer in tbe words of Sir John

McDonald:

That they are as

‘With regard to what has been said by the hon. member for West Durham, he knows perfectly well how these indian affairs are managed, and that as a matter

of fact these duties are performed through subordinate officers and that the Indians are jaet as little dependent upon or inter- fered with by the Superintendent General as any trustee of a trust estate intereferes with those who are the subjects of that es- The Superintendent General repre- the Sovereign—but

ta‘e sents the chief trustee— is that any reason why those who are the inhabitants of this country, who own pro- perty, who live and raise families and die in this country, if they are otherwise qualified, should not have votes. ’

Certainly not. Yet the Patriot pretends that this is an objection so strong that the Indians should not exercise the privi- leges of the franchise, and never be enabled to reach the position to which the Hon. David Laird had said he was

“fully persuaded” the true interests of

the State and the Indiaus alike, require viz: the position in which they cau as- sume the privileges and responsibility of full citizenship !”

It is quite clear thatthe Hon. David Laird is, like Mr. L. H. Davies, a blatant radical in profession, but one of the highest and narrowest of Tories in deed !

With respect to the character aud pre- sent position of the Indians to whom the Bill will apply, we have the testimony of Mr. Patterson, (given yesterday) and we

now submit that of Mr. Dawson, the member for Alzoma—one of the most respectable men in the Commons. Mr.

Dawson says:-—

The Indians, 1 may say, would be far from voting uniformly in any particular way; for they are guided, like other people, by their opinions and predilections; they do not change their opinions readily. I think it is a very illiberal and unsound provision to exclude Indians for no better reason than drawing moneys from the Govern- ment for lands which they have ceded— moneys which continue to be paid to them by all Governments, and of which {no Gov- ernment of the day can deprive them. It is surely ungenerons (o call them paupers, dependent on the Government. In the dis- trict 1 represent there are many Indiana who have property,and pay their taxes, who are educated, and who have been elected as members of the muntcipal councils. One was reeve of # municipality, and many of them are well off. Yet, because these men draw money from the Government on ac- count of the lands they ceded. they are de- prived of votes. That, I think, is unfair.

re I can assure him that many of these educated Indians in my constituency

men of intelligence and property—have commented to me on the strangeness of the fact that the white servants whom they em ploye 1 could record their votes while they were deprived of that privilege. There are many different classes of Indians; there are the half-breeds of Manitoba, whom we found there at the time of the first Indian troubles, who are educated and intelligent men, and who, by exercising the franchise and holding meetings among themselves, were enabled to throw off a large quantity of supertluous steam—if I may use the ex- pression. I believe that if the half-breeds at (u’Appelle apd other places had a Parliament of their

allowing them to eay something in the direction of their own affairs, it would have a good effect. I believe that the whole fmcian race, from the Atlantic to Pacific, should have some sort of special representation by those who know what their wants and feelings are. The Indians of the class which | have been referring to, of the class belonging to the Six Nations, which the hon. gentleman has mentioned in conpection with the maeeting they held on the reserve, should have the franchise—but noone proposes to give it to the wild indians ot the forest, or to the Indians np- on tieir reserves.

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| sessions and the heads

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The Legislative Council Election.

Tur non-resident candidate of the high taxation party may possibly slip in—if do not gotke polls. It is, we admit, hard to have to go out to vote be- cause av out-sider, who has nothing else to do, chooses to inflict himself upon the But better get rid ot him at later. Let every property owner vote. Property owners, above all others should their franchise privileges—especially in such a case As

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Meeting of Presbytery. he Presbytery ef P. E. Island met in Summerside on the Gthiost. There was a full attendance of members present. Notices were read from several Presbyteries in timating their intention to ask leave of the next General Assembly to receive as minis- ters of the Presbyterian Church in Canada the Rev. Robert Brown, Rev. John Brown and Rev. R. H. Craig of the Congrega tional Church ; the Rev. David Lanthron and Rev. John Robbins, of the Methodist Church; Rev. Wm. Hamilton, D. D. of the American Prebsyterian Church, and Rev. ( J. McLelland and Rev. J. W. Catheart, of the Reformed Presbyterian Church

The Convener of the Augmentation Com- mitte reported that of the $1350 asked by the Synod from this Presbytery for that fund, over $1200 had already been paid, and expressed the hope that the balance would yet be collected. The Presbytery received the report and agreed to record their gratitude to God, and their grateful acknowledgements to the members and ad- herents of the church, for the liberal re- sponse given to the claims of the Augmentation Scheme, and the hope that the administration of said fund may confer upon the church the great benetit which we expect to arise from it operation.

Rev. Mr. Fisher reported that he, to- gether with the members of the committee, had visited Miminigash and organized a preaching station in connection with the Presbyterian Church in Canada; and had purchased one of the Methodist Churches not required by that body after the union, and that $187 are still required to free said church of debt. The people in that piace baving contributed liberally towards pay- ment for the Church, the committee recom- mended that a collection be taken in each of our congregations to pay off the remain- ing debt. The report was received, the diligence of the committee approved, the recommendation adopted, and Rev. A. B. McLeod appointed Treasurer to receive contributions for the above named object.

The Presbytery then entered upon the consideration of the second finding of the Aesembly’s committee, anent marriage with a deceased wife's sister, The first finding having been adopted at the last quarterly meeting, it was moved by Rev. Alexander Sterling, and seconded by Rev. Wm. Grant, that this Presbytery reject the re- commendations of the Assembly’s committee and adhere to the teaching of the West- minster Assembly's Cofession in this

subject. It was moved in amendment by Rev. Neil McKay, and seconded by Rev. A. W. Mahon “That this

Piesbytery approve of the second finding of the Assembly’s committee; viz: That the statement that a man may not marry any of his wife's kindred nearer in blood than of his own is, in the opinion of the commit- tee, not fully sustgined by the authority of scripture."’ Ou a yote being taken, there appeared for the amendment thirteen, and for the original motion eight. ‘The Presby- tery also approved of the recommendation that ‘‘discipline shall not be exercised in regard to marriage with a deceased wife's sister, aunt, or niece.” Against the above findings of Preabytery, Rev. Messrs. Grant, Sterling, and McLeod of Strathalbyn, re- corded their dissent.

Approval was also expressed of the re- commendation of the Western Finance Committee regarding reduction of expense in printing.

Mr. McRae, Catechist, was appointed to preach in Bloomfield and Miminigash during the ensuing summer, and Mr. J. R. Colin to preach alternately in Mount Stewart and Western St. Peter’s until the last of June, commencing on Sabbath, 10th May, inthe old Church, East St. Peters, at Li o'clock, a.m.; and in the Church on the North Side of the Bay at 3 o’elcck, p. m, same day; and on the following Sabbath at Mount Stewart at 11 o’clock, and in the Western Church at 3 o’clock, p. m Rev, A. F. Carr was appointed to preach and dispense the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper at Mount Stewart on the last Sabbath of June, and Rev. Geo. A. Fisher to preach in Richmond Bay West on the last Sabbath of May.

Rev George McMillan submitted the ri - port on the state of religion. Rov. Wm- P. Archibald, the report on Sabbath School#; Rey. N. McKay, the report on

and Statistical Report. state of religion recommended that pastors, of families be en- joined to use all diligence to promote the religious life of the families under their care, aud that sessions and members be en- joined to deal personally with baptized youths with the view of leading them to| exercise and profess faith in the Lord Jesus Christ. The report on temperance recommended that ministers be requested to preach sermons on this subject, showing

own it} would divert; their pthoughta, and that by |

the | inSevery department of the Church’s work,

The prohibitory law of Kansas permits druggists to sell liquor on physiciuns pre- scriptions only. These prescriptions, show- ing what the disease treated is, must be filed monthly.

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we Dervens system of ihe BYOB agae

| pointed to be held | Charlottetown, | o'clock, a. m.

the doty of acknowledging and enforcing the present temperance law; and also that the Presbytery address a memorial tu the several Boards of License Commissioners and their Inspectors, The foregoing re- ports which were all very full, highly | encouraging, and showing marked progress

were received, approved, their recommen- dations adopted, and were ordered to be tranemitted to the Conveeners of the Assembly's Committees on their several sub- jects,

A letter was tread from Archbishop UO Brien, of Halifax, expressing approval of the actions of this Presbytery anent the law on the crime of seduction, and promis- ing his hearty concurrence with them in their efforts to secure an amendment of said Jaw.

The next quarterly meeting was ap- in St..James’ Lfall, on 4th Augnet, at IL

The Presbytery met on the following evening in St. |\James’ Church, Charlotte- town, for the induction of Rev. James

Carruthers, After sermon by Rev. George A. Fisher,

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steps previously taken, asked the usual formula of questions, led in prayer, and in the name of the Presbytery and by author- ity of the Head of the Church, inducted: Mr. Carruthers into the pastoral charge of the congregation of St. James. The brothers present having given Mr. Car- ruthers the right hand of fellowship and welcomed him as a_ co-partner, the moderator addressed him and the clerk of the congregation on their respective duties and responsibilities. Mr. Carruthers name was then added to the roll, and he took his seat as a member of Presbytery. The evening was fine, the spacious church was well filled, and the services were interesting throughout, and we trust that the blessing of God may rest upon, and that great good may result from the union formed between Mr. Carruthers and the congregation of St. James.

The Rev. Messrs. McKay, Cameron, Grant, and the Clerk, were appointed a Committce to visit and confer vession of Valleytield, on Tuesday, 19th inst., at il o’clock, a, m.

J, M. MacLeon, Pbt. Clerk.

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“Pinafore.”

rHE OPERA REPEATED IN ALD OF THE HALIFAX PATRIOTIC FUND,

The Opera of ‘‘Pinafore” was last night performed for ‘‘the benefit of the families of the Volunteers now in the Northwest.” The performance was under the patronage of His Honor, the Lieutenant-Governor, and the Market Hall was crowded even to discomfort. Volunteers and Firemen were there in their uniforms, giving a pleasing diversity to the sombre-clad crowds of citizens. The assemblage was at once a greteful tribute to the pational feeling, and io the native talent that performed ‘Pinafore;’ and both were worthy the

tmbute. The performance of ‘‘Pinafore” has been already noticed in ovr columns. Last night, however, the

etlects of experience, and the ease and seit- possession which practice lends, made the erformance far and away the best of the performances that have been given. Every thing went smoothly, and with great pre-

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cision. The choruses were especially well rendered. A feature, by the way, which seldom marks the performance of opera,

save in cities where the opera season comes with as much regularity as the months of the year. Every chorus was sung, with the feeling tutended by the composer—the parts being well balanced, well in tune, and well in time. The tenors did occasionally assume an undue prominence, but tenors have always been privileged in that way.

ln weighing the merits of the leading performeérs, we by no means set «tp a pro- fessional standard—we remember they are amateurs—kind- hearted, and willing to em- ploy what talents they possess for the amusement of their fellow citizens. We know also what difliculties they had to en- counter—and what discipline had to be undergone before public representation was possible, and we also know that when the long labors of rehearsal were over, and matters ripe for exhibition, a hall had to be cleaned, and seated—a stage had to be equipped, and the countless minutiae which go under the name of properties provid ed. In fact, our amateurs had to learn an opera, and equip a _ theatre for its perform- ance, and pay for the privilege. We said in our notice of the first performance, that it surpassed our expectations, and gave us a higher idea of the musical talent of our young people than we ever before erier- tained. We adhere to those sentiments now, and think they are well sustained by the sacred concert which was given during the winter,ard the performance of the cpera of Pinafore.

The character of Dick Deadeye is,perhaps the most exacting one of the whole cast. He has difficult music to perform, and he has at the same time to indulge in eccen- tricities, which disturb the repose necessary for the performance of severe music—yet the character was admirably filled by one who never saw the opera performed, Capt. Corcoran looked, acted and sang his part as if to the manner born, and in his song ‘‘My Gallant Crew,” he introduced some lines referring to the rebellion, and our brave Volunteers, which brought down the house. Josephine’s music was all well rendered. Her first song, ‘‘Sorry Her Lot,” left little to be desired. We could have wished, however, to see more fire dis- played in the duet—‘‘Refrain Audacious Tar.” The grand scena however “The Hours Creep on ” received ample justice at her hand. Ralph was too much of the woe- begone Lover, and to little of the Tar. He lacked dash—yet he sang his diflicult music well. He pleased us most in the Nighting- gale’s song, and did he cultivate a little more the upper notes of his compass, be would be freea from that timidity which marred his rendering of some of the higher set passages in the music aljotted to

Temperance; and the Clerk, the Financial | The report on the}

him. Little Buttercup is a favourite

character with the public, and the repre- sentative of that ‘‘Mystic Lady” has to sing and act carefully. The young lady who came forward last night to act the part excellently maintained the character with all its endearments. She sang the music most carefully, and acted with a grace so natural that it scarcely appeared acting,

Sir Joseph Porter was too stiff and formal,

even for the idea he entertained ofjhis own

official importance. The Boatswain was every inch a sailor, and Hebe, and the sisters and the cousins and the aunts,

although not reckoned by dozens, were | yet tuneful and efficient.

Were we to point out all that pleased us in this performance, we would exceed the spsce we allow for this matter. The ama- teurs may however rest satisfied that their labors have been appreciated by the public, and Mr. Earle, on whom heavy toil has fallen, may also be sure that the public will look for something better even than ‘‘Pina- fore” from him and his talented ciub,when the season for such things comes around agajn.

STRAYED CATTLE, HREE red and sidis De escaped from Steam Navigation Co.’s Wharf. Head

and feet tiel with rope and cards, addressed

to ‘T. I. Pope, Piectov, on horns.

Any one bringing eame to wharf will be rewarded.

F, W. HALES, Ch’town, May 8, 1855.

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inserting » new lining in five minutes time, Stoves with the ordinary oven. costs the trade or retail purchaser no more than

im provement, When buying, ask for FAWCETT’S PATENT TELESCOPIC OVEN.

as | am the Inventor, Sole Manufacturer and Patentee.

Stoves. best assortment madé in the Maritime Provinces. sold. CHARLES FAWCETT. SACKVILLE FOUNDRY,

April 24th, 18856—6mos

Convenience and Economy vs. Inconvenience and kxpense.

PATENT TELESCOPIC OVEN

STILL AHEAD OF ALL COMPETITORS.

HIS Patent Oven is put on all my Elevated Oven Cooking Stoves, such as the Star Niagara, Waterloo, &c. Is Kasily Cleaned, by simply drawing the end and lining from the oven, brushing out the soot and replacing them again—thoroughly cleaning or

The thousands using this Oven admit it to be worth at least Ten Dollars more than Atthe same time please keepin view the fact that it ihe same stove witbout this valuable

If your dealer has none on hand, have him send, or send your order direct to the Sackyille Foundry, No other Fcundry in the Dominion of Canada is aiiie to offer this undoubted advantage,

1am adding several New and HanJsome Patterns this season which, with my former variety of one hundred different styles and sizes of Cooking, Parlor, Office and Hal! Also—Farmers’ Boilers, Hollow-ware, Ploughs, &c., comprises the largest and

ga” Customers will fiad my Terms Liberal and, regarding prices. I will not be under-

SACKVILLE, N. B.

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LONDON HOUSE

A SPLENDID RANGE OF CLOTHS IN

Broadcloths, W orsteds, Meltons, Suitings &

Best Styles, at the Lowest Prices.

Feb. 5, 1885—2 aw whkly

Chotown,

Custom Tailoring Department!

Light @ verceatings, Work done with FPrompiness and in the

GRO. DAVIES & co.

ESTABLISHED, A. D., 1840. 128 Granville Street . « w ¥

IMPORTERS AND JOBBERS.

AGENTS FOR THE

NEW HAVEN, CONN ,

AND THE ONLY RECOGNIZED

JOBBERS FOR WALTHAM WATCHES

FOR THE MARITIME PROVINCES,

pared to supply them at shortest notice, Attention is also called to our unequalled line of

Our lines of Gold-Plated JEWELLERY and Swiss WATCHES will be found full and attractive.

[uportations for Spring Trade now completo

Coods April @~4i oa wily enw

"i. S. BROWN & CO.,

Haljfay, N.S.

NHW HAVEN CLOCK Co..

OTI”Y the Jewellery Trade that they carry a full stock of goods as above, and are pre-

Walchmakers ‘Tools ald Materials, Jewellers’ ‘Tools Findings, &c,

Prices the lowest for similar classes of

750 Barrels “Keni” FLOUR,

375 ** Superior Extra do, 250 ‘ Choice K. D. CORNMEAL 76 °« 'efincd Sugar, .

100 boxes Valencias,

50 puns. choice MOLASSES,

10 bhds Porto Rico SUGAR, 100 sides SOLE LEATHER, Currants, Rice, White Beans, Split Peas

HOURLY EXPECTED:

75 casks Americar KEROSENE 50 cases MATCHES, 100 boxes SUAP, 500 barrels Superior Extra FLOUR, 150 sacks Dairy SALT, 15 gross SHOE BLACKING, 50 doz. BROOMS, ~—At Lowest Prices, Wholesale,

FENTON T. NEWBERY. May 8—6i pat 6i wkly pat her jour2i

Flour, Suga, Molasses.

‘PY Auction to-morrow (Saturday) I at 11 o'clock, in front of = asta Room :—

125 barrels FLCUR (Kent Mil landed, kx Steamer Carroll,

5 Hhds, SUGAR (Porto Rico),

10 Puns. MOLASSES (Barbadoes),

15 Br's, Granulated SUGAR,

10 do Refined do,

A. McNEILL, Auctioneer,

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May 8, 1885.

COLPORTAGE.

‘RHE Committee of the P. BE. 1. Bible Society, With to evgage a suitable map with horse aud carriage, to labor a8 Col. porteur fer the summer moths. Ay plication in writing, With certilicate «f character, and stating salary, may be kit at the Rible De. pository, on Fitzroy Street, or with the un. dersignued, on or before the 25th inst,

D. MoNFILL,

Ch town, May 8—1i patli akly pat pres2j

“ Redcliff House,”

The Seaside Residence of the Late Admiral Bay. field, R. N.

| AM instructed to Sell by Auction, on

Thursday, the ist day of May, weit,

AT 12 O'CLOCK, NOON,

That valuable Scaside House, KEVCLIFE and premises, with about 34 Acres of Land attached, magnificently situated at Keppoch, at the entrance of Charlottetown Harbor commanding an extens.ve sea view, aud at the same time wiihia e*sy reach of the City, being only two miles irum the steam ferry, Southport.

The House hes 2 southern aspect, is large and commodious, ¢ulstavtially budt of the best materials it has a diawing-room dining-room with folding doors. eight vad- rooms, large kitchen and cellar, coach-house, stables, Ac, with every convenience for g geutieman’s family, and with a rpiall oot cculd be suitably atranged tor a Sam Hotel, A never-failing Spring of pure, cold water within hitecn yards of the honse,

For purity of atmosphere, soft and balmy sea breezes, delicious :ea bathing, excellent mackerel, trout and lobster fishing, &e, this Seaside Residence cannot be curpessed in apy part of Canada, ‘

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Will be sold, ut the same time and place, ong acre of land adjoiuing the above, the property of Col. Freeland. } , a _ Terms :—Oue-half cash, the balance within five years, on Mortyage, bearing interest at 6 per cent. per annum.

s* Parties wishing to sce the House and Premives cau have the key at apy time the sale by applying at my oflice.

A. MeN ESLL

AUCTIONFRR, Ch'towa, April 30, 1585—3i fi wat whet

BADLA'S DRUG ORB

ECEIVED today, ria Pictou, from English and American imarkets, the fol lowing fresh stock :—

Evo’s Fruit Sait, Pears Sap (all kinds), Citrate of Mayuesia (English), Holloways Pills, Meilin’s Food, Wyeth’s Popoma, Mother Seigles Syrup, Hop Bitters, Bure Bitters, Furniture Polish, Warrer’s Sale Care, Essence Vanilla, ‘artaric Acid, Cream Tar tar, Sponges,

Everything Fresh, of Best Quality and Lowcst Possible Prices.

N. B.—10,000 Choice Havana CIGARS.

D. O'M. REDDIN, JP.

Ch'town, May 1—ti

WANTS, LOST, FOUND, de.

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‘icone Dominion Tariff for 1885 is now ready, and van be had at Liamon Bookstore, or of ths (nstoms Broker.

25 cents. ap) 23— 2wks

=" LEI—The Dry Gocd Store om Queed Street, lately ocoupied by Mr. Jawes Shand, Apply to M. Stevenson. mat

—_— ee ES RENT—Yie Subscriber olfers tor read half the Shop, forwerly vccu a

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Street. J, D. Macleod. 7 Street. next to ‘asely poog White.

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sion given first of May.

Oo BE 1. [TA small Pasture Lot, ‘ to the St. Peter’s Road, about one row the city.

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