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A Terrible Lesson -To Be Heeded. |

Two young lives have been lost to the) world, two respectable families have been | forced to endure misery unutterabie, the | good name of two flourishing settlements has | been seriously compromised, and, indeed, | the whole Province has suffered on account | of the awful crime committed on the} Southwest River on the 28th of June last. |

What causes have produced these most |

unhappy results? Evidently, the causes lic | deeper than tho unfortunate young girl who Was riurdered or the unlappy young man

whom a jury of his countrymen has pro- |

nounced guilty of the murder. They were | both young things—mere creatures of ths circuinstances by whichthey were invironed, Had the babits and manners,the moral tone, of the communities in which they lived beeu | have tallen,

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ed, oreven been suspected of committing, the deed for which he will have to suffer death on the gallows, or, at tha best, a life- long imprisonment in the penitentiary. Oce of the very bad habits of society in the country, is that familarily known as ** courting " at night. It is acommon thing for @ young man te go to a farm house in the evening, and for the family to retire, leav- ing him and a young woman to sit up alone, hugwing and kissing, and talking nonsense

or worse, uotil daylight—unduly exciting their nerves, losing their sleep, indulging in improper thoughts,— rendering very du-

cult the preservation of the purity and

innocence of youth. We find little fault with Joho Tuplia for leaving his daughter in Milliaan’s company on the night of the

Sth Januuery. He acted ia full accord with the custom of the country,—and Millman Was supposed to be an eminently respect- able young man. Bat, if when the hour for retiring arrived, he had signified that he desired to go to bed, and that Millman could have the spare bedroom or go home, the Tuplin-Millman tragedy would not, iu One of the lessons of the Tuplin-Millman tragedy is to

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abandon the pernicious and dangerous habit It may be urged that young mea and women must

of “‘ sitting up at uight-courting.”

have opportunity to come together and

make love. Southey must. But these op- portunities may be afforded by means which are periectly innocent and _ perfectly.safe. We sincerely hope that parcnts throughout the Province will take warning from the terrible fate of Mary Tuplin and William Miliman; and will, in future, forbid the one and be careful to provide the other. Then, parental authority should be more carefully and vigorously exerted. It is be- coming too much the habit for boys and girls, young men and young women, to come and go as they please. Our system many re the whole,

of public schools is admirable in spects, and its results are, on

good. gut its tendency to relax and weak- en the obiiga ions of the parents’ duty to their children and the children’s duty to their parents ought to be more care- fully guarded against than it is. Thechildren go to school and in a few years they know (cor think they know) more than their fath he parents on their part, admire and respect the brightness and readiness of their children’s intellect. The consequence is that the children cease, or to some extent cease, to venerate their parents or be guided by their advice, and the parents cease to exercise authority over these whom they deem to be wiser and

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cleverer than themselves. One very not- able result is seem in the Millman tragerly- We have no disposition to add a single pang to the misery of Mr. and Mrs. Millman. —indeed they deserve no greater punish- ment than thousands of parents throughout the Province. But if they had only re- quired that their son should have been at home at ten o'clock every night, or (when not at home) enforced their right to know where and how he passed his time, their heads would not now be bowed low by trouble. We hope that the lesson of the tragedy, in this respect, will be taken to heart by every parent, and that no con- sideration or circumstance will keep parents from performing the duty of ruling their own Louwselbolds, and exercising to the full, the authority over the children whom Gud has committed to their care which volved in the sacred trust.

To young women and young men every- where this tragedy is fraught with warning. It has been well said that “‘to put oneself in the grasp of evil influences, is

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to lose oneself." How Mary Tup- lin and. William Millman have lost

themselve te Know. But we do aot, perhaps, appreciate as clearly as we should, the fact that every evil act, however entic- ing and pleasant it may be, is sure to be followed by evil consequences. Listening to frivolous talk, telling ‘‘ smutty ” stories,

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effect of stemming the tide of prurieney, and preventing.other falls and other crimes. One word morp—a word to teachers and

clergymen. Out youths are, in these days, Trial of

apt to commit sins of impurity in utter ig- norance of the danger they ran. A false} modesty seals the lips of those by whom they ought to be taught, and they indulge in impure thoughts and improper desires until filthness of mind and conduct e-

comes a habit. They learn by experi: |

ence, only when it is too late to break ae habit or rid themselves of its sad conse- |

quences. It seems tous that it tenchers | would judiciously, from time to time, as oc- | casion might require, advise and warn their pupils, either individually or coll ectively, | to beware of such sins, they wouldnip anevil | in the bud, and peform for society a ser-| vice of the highest kind. Cilergymen, too, think, be more detinite in their teaching and preaching about the

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The sin of impurity brought down upon | Sodom and Gommorah a terrible punish- | ment ; and it will be well for Prince Fd- ward Island if the lesson taught by the murder of Mary Tuplin and the fate of | William Millman is heeded. If it be not! heed ed, a worse thing may befall us.

Literary and Scientific Institnte.

On Thursday evening, the President, C. Palmer, Esq., being in the chair, Captain Wright, RK. N., delivered his lecture on the ** Interior of the Terrestrial Globe,” which had been postponed from the preceding week on account of the storm.

The lecturer showed that, though the subject treated of had reference to the state of things far beyond the reach oi actual observation, which has never been able to penetrate more than a few miles be- low the surface, and that a globe of about 4,000 miles radius is a mere shred, yet there is very much that may be inferred, but lit- tle short of demonstration, from what is

of known and weil established physical laws. Thus, thanks to many accurate geodesic measurements that have been taken within the last 150 years, the external form and dimensions of the earth are known with

great oxactitude. We ~§ know that the earth is an oblute (orange shape) spheroid, having its polar

diameter less than the equatorial by 1-300 part; that is to say, roughly, about 26} miles. A globe of wood turned to these proportions would not be distinguished hy the eye from a perfect sphere ; but some of the larger planets, Jupiter and Saturn, have a much greater elipticity—1-10 or 1-11, which can even be perceived by the eye with the aid of a good telescope. As these planets, though larger than the earth, have a more rapid rotary motion, it is sufficiently clear that this form is the result of the greater crntrifugal force, which, indeed, may be proven by experi- mental illustrations. Starting from the lata ot the known dimensions, the next step was to arrive at the actual density of the mass of the earth. This Sir Isaac Newton estimated, from mathematical-de’ duction at 5.60, the specific gravity of water being taken as unity (see Principia, B. iu., peoposiuion 8.) The lecturer here described several experiments that had been instituted by means of the Pendtlam Plumb line, or delicate torsion balances, in differ- ent localities, the results ranging between 4.71 and 6.5; rather a wide margin, it may be said. Still the mean obtained from nine experiments was 5.49, wenderfully close to the theoretic estimate of Newton.

The specific gravity of the more acces- sible parts of the earth crusts varies from 2.4 to 3.1; though many of the metal, gold, platinum, copper, Jead and iron are much heavier, but those in the pure state are comparativeiy small im quality. Reasoning from the analogy of the atmosphere the density of which is known to diminish at great heighths, and under reduced pressure, so we may conclude that the density of matter beneath the earth’s surface should increase with the depth. If it be argued this law of density increasing with pressure though true of fluids does not necessarily follow for solids. We have to consider the higher temperature of ‘earth’s interior, this is a well established fact of which we have abundant evidence, (1) in the existence of volcanoes in widely distant regions of the earth; (2) thermal springs and (3) = actual thermetrial observations tikenZin deep borings and mines.

It is found that the seasona! variations of temperature between summer and winter extend but to an: ineonsiderable depth be- low the surface, varying according to the latitude of the place. Beyond this depth the temperature is foand to be uniform throughout the year, and to increase with considerable uniformity, according to the depth reached, so that at a very moderate depth. a témperature would be reached at which the most refractory substance known would be reduced to fusion. At 60 miles depth the temperature Sof 4600, ~ Fahr, would be reached, far above the melting point of platinum. But here it must be borne in mind that this increase of heat does not necessarily imply fluidity. We know that the point of ebullition of liquids rises under increased pressure, sv alsothe surface melting point of solids being reached, they would not then assume the liquid form, but only become more greatly condensed under the enormous pressure of the super-incumbent mass. Taking all the circumstances above noted into considera- tion, we may be ‘enabled to form some estimate with regard to the different the- ories that have been held with regard to the earth’s interior.

Taking one with the other, they may be re- duced to the following thres, which alone merit serious consideration :

(1) That our planet consists of a solid erust with a molten interior.

(2) That with the exception of local vesi- cular spaces the globe is solid and rigid to the centre.

indulging prurient thoughts, doing silly @cts, committing evil deeds, and losing Oneself a'together, follow one after the otherin natural sequence. How wise and | pradent the injunction, ** Avoid the apperr- | ance of evil”; how true the remark: * Tf: & ican would see good days, let him refrain his steps from evil and his lips that they | speak no guile.” There has been a great deal too much light, frivolous, prurient, ! scandalous thought and talk on the part of | tne youth of this Province.

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After some remarks from the Presidenr, Mr. J. Newson, Mr. J. Macdonald and Dr. Leeming, the meeting closed with a cordial rote of thanks to the lecturer, in which hopes were expressed that ‘Capt. Wright will again find time and opportunity to favor us with another lecture. ;

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(Mr. Oxentam'’s Report Concluded.)

This young man had been born and brought up in his father’s house, and had never been away from home; and was now about to be brought before a Justice of the Peace under a charge of murder, knowing that he had never

| been with Mory Tuplin on Tuesday evening, |

Qkth June, as aileged. Ladmit that this boy did wrong, but it was done for the purpose of screening his motlier, not himself. Accord-

sin and danger of impurity in tho ught and | ing to Taylor, the fabrication of « story of |

that kind does not convict a party of crime. (An extract was here read.) You see how twelve innocent men sent to the

gallowsa perfectly innocent man for murder. |

And one of the ablest of Euglish judges refers to this case as an illustration that forgery and falsehood have both been useless to defend an innocent cause. When aman takes a course of that kind he does wrong, and knows that his statements will be used as evidence where- on to condemn him and to find him guilty of A CRIME WHICH HE NEVER COMMITTED. For this wrong step we have no excuse to offer, except the desire to save the feelings of the prisoner's mother; but I appeal to your colapassion, gentlemen, for “that desulate mother and family. He knew that a tew years ago she became troubled in her mind. It seemed to her at that time as if the heavens were of brass, and that her prayers could not penetrate through them to the throne of Him who conld help Ler. Her conscience smote her, because she had not on one occasion gone to the table of the Lord, and she thought He had forsaken her. This young man remembered the time when she placed his hands in -hers and taught him to pray to his Saviour and his God. What he did in asking Patrick Power to make a statement for him which was false, was for his mother—Mrs. Millman’s sake. It was to save her; not him- self. If tuis act was wrong, gentlemen, don’t, for God's sake, send him to the gallows for it. He did not possess a man’s strength ; he was but a mere boy. His act was wrong, but we must trust that the Gol who can give him the great gift of repentance wil] enable him fally to repent of that sin, Look at him in his lonely cell, where, for the past six months, the light of the sun has never fallea upon him. Looking at the fact that wrong convictions have been made in England, if there is a doubt in your minds as to THE GUILT OF THE PRISONER,

I ask you to give him the benefit of that doubt. I have pleaded with you because I know jou will do this, and that you will not bring in a verdict against the prisoner with a doubt resting on your minds. H there isa doubt, the matter mnst be left between the prisone: and his God. As to the conversation whic took place between Millman and young Profit, I attach very little importance to it. Young feliows in a case of that kind say very much which they do not mean. Although the prisouer may have bad connection with the g-rl at the date stated, that was no reason why he must necessarily murder her. If such were the case we would have a funeral every day in. the week. That *act for itself is not suificient to accotnt for the charge now made“against this young man. When he returned the pistol to young Power he said he intended to employ me to defend his character and that out of nine criminals 1 had cleared seven. Well, thisis accounted for by the fact that at that very time there was a murder case pending trial. He came tome to take steps to bring the whole of this matter to light, and to bring an action for slander against the person who made the charge against him of murdering this girl. He knew that they were aearching the river for her body. Now, that riverisa nafrow, shallow one, and if any corpse were there, it would svon be discovered. He came to me to take steps to bring out all these facts. He knew well that everything would be dragged to the light of day, and for that reason asked me to take his case in hand. The Crown Law officers brougit in here as a witness 4 BRANDY SWIPER

named Colson, who drank, I don't’ know how much braudy, yet we were informed he was a temperance man. This man swore that my client stole a bottle of brandy. Now, gentle-

men, this statement of Colsou is abso- lutely untrue. As to. the foot tracks; you cannot. get over the fact that

whatever foot made the larger one, it was not the foot of this young man, as it is much smaller than his. Yet the smaller track cor- responds to the girl’s boot. The other track was undoubtedly that of ber murderer; but was not made by my client. I myself measured the smallest of the prisoner's boots, and found it to ‘be an ‘inch longer than the footprint on the sand. If a change took place in the sand, how is it that the smaller footprint remained intact ? Gentie- men, we would need twelve butchers {for a jury, and a Jeffreys for a Judge. before this young man could be convicted of murder on the evidence submitted in connection with those footprints, Neither in length nor width do they-correspond tu the boots of the prison- er. Yet no part ‘of the evidence betore the court is move importan* than that relating to the footprints. ig the testimony of a little girkas to the man she’ saw in the. boat, wad that respecting the foot prints to bring this man tohis doom? Surely not. 1 will now read you Lord Mansield’s warning in connec- tiou with a terrible case in which a” maii’s life was taken for a murder which he did not com- mit, (Kixtract read.) .

Now, gentlemen, these cases were real cases, —not imaginary ones. The evidence brought before you must be as clear as if you your- selves saw the deed done,

BEFORE YOU CAN BRING IN A VERDICT OF GUILTY :

against wy client. Circumstantial evidence must be complete in. every part; no doubt must remain in your minds in connection with it (Mr. Wi read the account of the wrong conviction of William Shaw, of Edinburgh. ) Gentlemen, remember that of these cartridges No. 32, one firm in tiis city sells from eight to ten thousand a year. Remember that we ac- count for the two shote fired out-of. the revol- ver borrowed from young Power, It is stated by a military gentleman (Capt. Wright) placed on the witness stand, that the -bullets which killed the gil had ouly three rings ou them. Now, ifyou extract one of the buliets from the revolver ia your possession; you will find that it has four rings on it. Gentlemen, I can now leave this matter in your hands, My partis now dose. During the.past ten days this case hus borne heavily upon us ail.

have had my full share of ‘the responsibility, My task iscore, I now leave my client with

brother and sisters tell the truth. ‘do tell the trnth, there can be no doubt whatever. If there is a single doubt in your minds of his guilt, look at the irrevocable ! act which you are now about to peepee and bring in a verdict accordingly. If you render a verdict of guilty against the prisoner under ‘auch circumstances, you can never hereafter expect any peace of mind. Even if you acted for the best, you would not do that which would deprive you of peace when you come to lay your Ssode upon your pillows for the last ‘time. Look at the family that would be RUINED AND DISGRACED FOREVER iby such a verdict. Gentlemen, I ask you to allow this young man to go home to his mother, that when she comes to lay dowa her head for the last time she may have him by her side. Let it not be that he shall be sent home to his family a stiffened and a blackened corpse. When his mother’s heart is strickered and bruised, let it be that her son shall be /there to comfort her. Let not your verdict lbe that this young man must die. By the ‘thought of your most solemn hour, let me plead for the father, mother, and brother and i sisters of my client. I commit the case of this poung man to your generous hearts and Christian consciences, and may the Great God who has numbered every hair of the head of this youth, deal with you as you have to deal with their dear boy. hr A eam

The P. E. Island Wail Service.

An Ottawa despatch says : Senator How- lan and Mr. Hackett, ex-M. P., who are in this city, have had an interview with the Postmaster General in regard to the mail service to Prince Edward Island. Both gentlemeu were agreed as to the difliculties with which the government had to contend in keeping up the winter service; but while one felt thit nothing further could be done, the Senator took advantage of the occasion to impress on the Minister that the submarine tunnel was the only way out of the difficulty. He declares he has the authority of an eminent English engineer that an iron tunnel can be constructed for five million dollars and that English capital- ists can be secured to take up the scheme on receiving a guarantee froin the govern- ment of four per cent on five millions for fifty years.

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PersonaL Propverty Tax anp Pout Tax Norive.—All persons who have not paid their personal tax and poll tax for years 1886 and 1887, are requested~to pay the same at once, in order to save costs, as executions will be placed in the hands of the police, immediately, without respect to wer sons.—Francis 8. Cuanpuzr, City Col- lectar. deo lwidy wy

MAIL CONTRACT.

é fT ‘ENDERS addressed to the Postmaster-General

will be received at Ottawa until noon on FRIDAY, 2ad March next, for the conveyance of iler Majesty’s mails on proposed contracts for four years from Ist April next, over cach of the following routes, viz.:—

Albany and Tryon via North Tryon. Bonshaw and Nine Mile Creek. Hedeque aud Charlottetown

Hazel Green and Peake Station. Peake Station and Railway Station.

Printed notices containing full information as to conditions of proposed contracts may be seen, and blank forms of tender may be obtaiaed, at the Post Uffices at which the services commence and ierminate, or at the oftice of the subscriber,

F. De ST. C,. RRECKEN, Asst. P, O. Inspector.

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Administration Notice.

I have been appointed Administrator of the

Kstate und Kifects of Donald C. Martin, de- ceased, intestate, All sums of money due the said Donald C. Martin, personally or as partner inthe late firmof scLean & Martin, »nd vic- Lean, Martin & McDonald. are required to be paid forthwith st the office of Messrs. McLean & McDonald, Attornies-at-Law. Charlottetown. All persons having demands upon the Estate will exhibit the same, duly attested, tome within

one year. KENNETH J. MARTIN,

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St. Paul's Church Association. 4. B. WARBURTON, ES@.,

Wil: read a Paper before the above Associa- tioa, in

St. Paul’s Schoolroom,

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Monday Evening Next, Feb. 6h,

Commencing at Eight o’c!ock.

Subject—" ARCHBISHOP LAUD.’

After which there will be a general diseussion on the subject, Admission— ree, LOUIS C. DesBRISAY, feb4—2i Secretary.

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CITIZENS’ RINK.

The Managers of the CITIZENS’ SKATING RINK intend hoiding a

Fancy Dress Carnival pet.

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 13th.

Admission, 25 cents. Children, 15 cents. Ch'town, Feb. A,- B98—3i 4, 6, 11

Lorie Hotel Co.

A SPECIAL MEETING of tho Lorne’ Hote Company (Limited) will be held in the oftice of Messrs. McLean & McDonald, on TUESDAY EVENING, the 7th inst., at 8 o'clock, A fu'l attendance is requested. : J. T. CROCKETT, fedl—6i

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Before Commencing Stocktaking

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