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latterl things became so public, and :3: lans sh, after? discovered, and held up to ridicule, that for his part he was afraid k his mind as formerly, he therefore

to 3P9“ . would not wrsh that any reporter be em— ployed except the clerk, who could put

things in a shape ﬁt to go before the world. At resent there was no safety—die would be not at all surprised if their present pro- ceedings were to appear in the British A- merican, tho’ they had closed doors. He ,th felt sore and hippish from some re- marks made last week in'that ‘ scandalous and blackguard paper,’ from which nothing can now escape ; and as it goes to our a- oent, he thought we must out rather a ri- diculous figure in England. He therefore moved that it be countermanded, for Sir, saidhe, ‘ the truth must not be toll at all times.’ As to pay, he would take it and as much more as he could get ; but he was surprised to hear gentlemen talk of want of funds, when so much land was at their dis— posal : for his part he intended to get the contracts for the new roads, and to become a deputy collector of land tax, now that his agency had failed ;—he must confess that he liked the Captain’s plan ofturning the bodies of Proprietors to some account ; Members had to be sure, blackguarded him for the notice he put on the order book, but he did not care what came ofit, now as it answered his purpose, which was merely to get again into favour in another quarter which he had lately very inconsi- derater abused, and tor which he was now ready to apologize ‘ as a gentleman.’. Pindar observed that if all they said ever came before the public, they must look ve- ry ridiculous ; although the question was the appomtment ofa reporter: yet scarce- ly had the debate began,when members flew offcta tangent to talk of their own pay and consistency. With regard to the latter word, he thought they should consult ‘Baily’s dictionary’ for its meaning, and not their own speeches onjournals, more particularly on the subject of pay.‘ His friend Plutus, the Major, Weathercock, anda few others, had always spoke against it, untillast year when they thought it was in danger, then they all shewed their con— sistency. er. Plutus however, had for— rmerly a hope of a seat in another house, but as the ‘ bright dream was gone,’ was like his learned friend Bumble-bee, thought it ‘no mortal sin to break s..ch pledges.— He, (Mr. Pindar) did not object to mem- bers being moderately paid, but thought some might say less of consistency; his friend Mr. Ap Shenkin had always been consist- ent, in endeavoring to hoodw‘nk others. and gain his own ends : and he was not surprised that he should wish to become a deputy collector of Land-tax, or highway- man, as, if the spoil was divided among these ofﬁcers and their lawyers, it would a-

mount to something handsome. He would

not go into detail in the present instance, as he intended to submit a motion on the subject ; but he heard that instead of all lots in arrear being put into one brief, se- parate retainerské'c. were demanded on each, though by the law as it now stands, no costs were in'his opinion due untiljudg- ment was obtained: and he (Mr. Pindar) thought, if any one'went to the Treasurer ten days previous to the next term, and tendered his tax, it scarcely would be refused. He was informed that up to the time of judgment obtained against a town lot, (the assessment of which IS ‘23.) under the present system, costs to the amount of 81. 83 6d cury. would he demanded. He therefore was surprised at the anxiety of Mr. Ap Shenkin to procure such a post. He was sorry he had so much digressed ; he therefore begged to remind them that the question before the Club was the ap- pointment ofa reporter. ~, ' "- : . ‘ _, Mr. Joe Foothook moved the 'followiifg amendment, which was carried by a ma- jority of one.---That no person be present at our debates except our royal printer, and the other great ofﬁcers of the club ; and that the clerk be directed to report such pzh-ts only as are fit for the public eye —and not give them rcrbatim as formerly practised by the British American; and that the clerk be also instructed to point out precedents, and explain sentences to such members as cannot understand them.

Mr Pindar proposed Mr Rusticus as a, member of this club, which after much op- position from Messrs. Ap Shenkm and Foothook, was carried by a large majority.

Adjourned to Monday, April 15.

For the British American.

Mn. VVHITE--Sll‘. it is with peculiar at- tention, and with no small degree of satis- faction, I have lately perused the columns of yourinteresting Paper, which, (although yet in its infancy) will, lsincerely trust, increase and ﬂourish; and like the genial rays of the Sun, at this s/eason of the year, will extend its benign inﬂuence, thereby dispelling the clouds of ignorance, at the same time bringing low, even to the ground, the haughtiness and insolence of those in- dividuals amongst us; wh ), by some means or other have managed to creep out of that sphere of life, in which their forefathers

But fearing Mr. White, that I am digres- sing from my subject, I will,refer to the~ British American, and would beg leave to state, that I cannot coincide with that Mushroom Gentleman, who is pleased to style your paper scurrilous, &c.-—on the contrary, I view the British American, as every candid mind must, viz: a useful and independent vehicle—useful, because it affords each individual in this commu- nity an opportunity, which he never pro- perly before enjoyed, viz: that of making known his sentiments on various subjects, andindependent, because it fears not the frowns and calumny of haughty usurpa- tion——such are my sentiments on this sub- ject.—-I trust that you will fearlessly er- severe in _that independent track, w ich you have hitherto pursued, and the British American, yet but a small star, will ere long, become a‘great luminary, the lustre 'of which Will shed forth enlivening rays of useful knowledge. In the mean time. I remain Your Ste. P Q.

For the British American.

The following dialogue took place a few days since in the neighborhood of Queen-Square, be- tween two ot'that Honourable! Body “ 'I'he Troop ;” but as it might appear invidious to mention names, lwill designate the gentle. men!!! as the great B and little 8. .

Li/tle B. So you see my friend, we still continue to be called‘ by that infernal name “The Troop."

Great B. [Halfcorn’d 8; hickuping'.] Tut, tut, never mind it man ; depend upon it [anyo- ther hickup] before our next meeting it will be quite forgotten.

Little B. Well! well! I hope so; but I am constantly reminded of it by some of my con- stituents: and I am AFEAltD, from what is said, that the name will descend to our remoteot posteriors.

Great 8. Oh! as for that it matters not, for I fear we have done enough to immortalize ourselves already; but, come man, let us go and have what we were talking about, and 0 not revive our misdeeds. ‘

Little B. Well! I hope God will forgive us. Let’s toss up for it. What do you call?

Great B. Heads!

Little B. It’s tails: you’ve lost!

[Exeunt into JONAs’s back door for half a pint.]

“ Qui capt't ille facit.” Sh ortly will be Published

walked, and who seem to have forgotten their original obscurity.—And here Sir, I wish it to be understood, that I by no means despise that individual. who by ho- nest industry and perseverance, has accu- mulated property, and has risen in the world—on the contrary Sir, such a cha- racter is to be esteemed, and is deserving of great credit; but when we see certain characters assuming that haughtiness of spirit, and possessing that intolerable pride and domineering manner, it is high time

In 18mo. — A succinct Histoy of Prince Edward Island, from the coon§y~\with a de- scription of the ﬁrst and preﬁent Housepf As- sembly :-—to conclude with a sketch of some of the principal members, and “_a brief butfaith- fut account” of their origin, 81.0. &c. 81.0.

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