Sitting Bull is in need of a contract or for his Lunatic Asylum out yonder |

Smith. Now if Sitting Bull would care to}

consume an editor, | have a ‘ border ruf tian” whom he might masticate at his leisure--who would be both meat and

drink for him at once

At this proposal to oiler up an unfortu-

nate editor to their aboriginal ally, the Cabinet manifested extreme disgust and the proceedings were brought to an uns timely close sil ome SOURIS ITEMS. K 0 () tS of. ten spondent. |

Michaelmes day was celebrated here in regular oldstime style, liorse racing was announced to take place at 4.30 p.m About that time, on Fortune Road ‘‘Fire. fly.’ rode by ‘‘Redcloud,”’ ‘Yellow Bullet,’’ ridden by “Don Concubo,” and ** Western Red,’ rdden by ‘#CansCan” were seen gal. loping to the starting post amid the cheers ef ap enthusiastic crowd, The race, which was started by Jas. Nicholson, was won by «Yellow Bullet,” by the distance of two lengths of a rail. ‘he umpire did not an- nounece their time but pronounced their -peed unparalleled, and he is yet undecid- ed sa to Whether the horses’ feet touched the streetornot. le, being skilled in the sciences of medicine and mathematics, now offers as a problem for solution in either of those branches, whether a running horse should hold his tail vertical or horizontal.

FBPASTERN NOTES. Kiny's ( ounty Adve rtizer, 7

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From We learn that the mackerel fishing at the North side was very favorable last week previous to the storm, and at Rusti. co all the boats got iarge catches. One heat at Covehead took 1,800 on last Thurs day afternoon.

Mr. MeMillan, of Covehead, recently evight a mackerel which weighed ove three pounds. Mr. Jahn A. Macdonald »rought six from there on Friday last, and their net weight was thirteea pounds. They were the finest fish we have ever see.

Heavy Hake —Mr. Donald McLeod of Murray Harbor landed 19 hake at the Reech some time ago which weighed 314 ibs, after they were cleaned—or nearly an average weight of 164 ibs. each.

Pretty Cool. The Steamer ‘+ Elfin’’ was

sent here at the time of the Exhibition. ss soon as it was passed over she was waltzed back to Charlottetown. We are di-posed to discuss this question freely and fuliy at no distant day; but in the means t ma, we my be permitted to enquire if we hive the services of two representatives ex« erted on behalf of Georgetown. [hey must set themsalves to work—it is idle to shirk the responsibility any longer. We must have « Ferry Steamer on the Montague Ferry; orif not ‘* new hands at the bel- lows. ’ “We are pleased to learn that Messrs. MacDonald & Bros., of Georgetown and Montague. have opened a branch store at Souris. Mr. John Allan MacDonald, who bas been with them for many years, is a partner in the new firm. Le will go to Souris after the close of this year to take charge of the establishment with Mr. Den- nis Murphy. ‘They are now opening their stock of general goods, and buying fish eyys produce, etc., at the Souris premises. ‘Tbe name of the new firm is MacDonald, MacDonald & Uo,

our men belonging to Murray Harbor named Donald McLeod, John Herring,

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Charlottetown. Octcber 2. 1877. ANOTHER DIFFICULTY,

fur general dissatisfaction which the Assessment Act has already engendered | likely to develop into exasperation in some parts of the country, It appears that the property has been valued, not according to a given standard, but according to the “light” of the several valuators, In some districts the valuators were men of large In others, they were small- minded In one district

‘deas. wid comparatively mean, i farm and steading has been valued at say $1.000. In another district a farm and steading equally as good has been valued it but £500, owner of the first farm—though really no richer—is obliged to pay twice as much to the Assessor as the owner of the second, Harmer number one, of course, feels mad ; and as there few thousands in the same stite of mind—it is probable that there will be something said about it.

The consequence is, that the

are &

=_e-or----

THE WHEAT MARKET.

While the Indian ryots have been suf- fering from want of rain, English farmers have had too much of it. The conse

quence is, according to the Agricultural Guzelte, that the crop will be below the average in three-fourths of the leading wheit counties, and no more than the iwerage in the remaining fourth. English consumers will thus be prepared for a rise in prices. If the foreign supply were as easily procurable as in former years, the prospect of a home deficiency to the ex~ cent of a few million cwt. might, perhaps,

cause but little concern to the English people. But the wheat crop over the world generally appears to be below the

level. itis so in Western Europe, whilst

the Russian wheat markets are closed in

consequence of the war. The Indians.

again, require all their own wheat, and

more if they can procure it. So Great} Britain will be forced to look to the United

States and Canada, in both of which, haps

pily, the harvests are abundant.

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MIDPHAT PASHA ON TURKEY AND MAHOMEDANISM.

Midhat Pasha bas been stgrring in Paris. He was interviewed the other day by some leading Parisan bankers, and he assured them that Turkey will, in halfa century hence, or perhaps less, be one of the richest countries in Europe. A few weeks igo he received a deputation of those seekers after truth, yclept “ Positivists.” They came to present him with an address expressive of sympathy with himself and his nation. The Positivist idea is that, so

Wm. Herring and Arthur Herring, were

overtaken in the terrific storm which pre- {

vailed on Friday night last. The boat in whieh they were fishing was only 24 feet keel, and these fortunste men made a death struggle to save their lives, which they succeeded in doing, though having litt'e to boast of when they gained George. town at 2 o'clock, Saturday morning. ‘They were battling with the storm from nine o'clock Friday night, and lost their jib sheet.

Tue Srorm.—A Gloucester fishing schr. named the /iversdale, Brown, master, went ashore in Tracadie Harbor op Satur day last, during the storm. She was lying at anchor at the time, and had on board about 100 bbls. mackerel. The prospects of getting her sfloat again are very un- fxvorable. ‘wo small schooners, names unknown, were also stranded at the same time and place. lhe brigantine William owned by Captain Sencabaugh, was strands e lat Lower Montague in the gale of Saturs «day morning. Ske was loaded with limes stone, w ich we are told must be all ra moved before she is taken off where she is grounded, Two men were on board and asleep at the time, and some hours after i.e vessel dragged her anchors. At White Sands and High Bank, Murray I[larbor, a considerable number of small boats and dories were carried off. Our correspond ent at Murray River Bridge states thet

\iurray River Wharf was carried away, and ss now in a useless and delapidated condi: tion. We hope this notice will have the etect of notifying the Government of the immediate necessity of repairing the same

before the fall shipping will commence. Weare also told that the wharf was too

low and should be raised two or three feet higher, The Queen's Wharf in this town sullered a little by the storm. Some large fioles have been munade by the water dash- ing over it. We bespeak the immediate attention of the Government officials.

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We regret to hear that the Rev. R, MebDonald, P. P. of plates leaving the Diocese. The Rev. gentieman has, since taking charge of the puishes of Miscouche, Wellington, etc., earned for himself the good-will and esteem of all classes of the community. tle has

fording

B.

Lis parishioners many literary ad. vintages of which they were in want, and his loss will he ie» keenly by them,-—S, - re fa'e 7. ”

Miscouche, contem |

os also deve a great deal towards af- |

long as the far East remains in its present cendition, Turkey will be a necessary link between it and European civilisation, This power is (they hold)'where it is—just a- orange in the rainbow is the inevitable gradation from red to yellow, or violet from blue to red—it is an outgrowth of tubborn facts, to resist which as the Czar proposes is as wise as it would be to treat measles by suppressing the skin eruption. Midhat, in his reply, was keenly ironical.,. when he compered the fruits of Mahomet- anism with those of Christian piety. Many agree with him in saying that the highest office of religion is to lead to the practice of justice, he ex-Vizier en- deavored to show that the prejudice ani-

mating western Europe against the Moslem faith is not well founded. Mahometanism owas to the full, in his mind, as fayorable to modern

civilization as Christianity. It he wante. a proof he would gompaye the rule of the Moors in Spain to that of the Most Catholic kings who subjugated them. Mid: hat insinuated that, on the whole, the Sul- tan and his ulemas were more sincere in

stitutian, which wus granted by the one and approved of by the other, than the res ligious Marsal and the ministers of his choice. He did not mention names, but ibe allusion was too transparent not to be taken up by the members of the deputa- tion, which contained, I am told, an emi nent litexary Muscoyite. In conclusion, Midhat lifted up bis yoice against certain Europen statesmen whose reasons were blinded by religious prejudices, and who, in the face of all that Russia bad been do- ing for mer: than two years, had on y an- ger to spent on the Turks. To be vrief, \the ex~Vizer made cut un excellent case of pot and kettle in weighing Chrgtian against Mahometan virtues. ;

| ite yas sd iio en j | A CoLLision occurred o7 the railway near hear on Tuesday evening last, and several ‘€.rs Were more or less broken, We have ‘not learned the cause of the collision,— S. Progress,

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Ow1ne to ill-health, Rev. RK. P. McPhee, ‘Parish Priest of Rustico, hes decided to leave the Island fora short ttme, He wl spend the winter in the South of France,—

LS, Progress. ~

their respect for the principles of the con« \

: Latest by Telegraph. Latest from Montreal.

Special Dispa'ch to Daily Examiner,

Montreat, Oct, 1. on the Union and Ontario Daun, to cus amount of thirteen thousand dollars, have been discovered to-day.

J. B. Stevenson, merchant, of this city, has failed. Liabilities, four hundred thous sand dollars.

The receipts of wheat here last week, were six hundred thousand bushels more than last year.

bree of the Provincial police were shot at Beauce, and one killed, when carrying Jut the r instructions.

A farmer of Toorndale, while drunk, last uight, lay down on a railway track and was killed by a passenger train,

four dull and easier.

Stock increasing and freights advancing.

nglish wheat market firm.

} ’Wearjes

WAR NEWS. Lonvon, Sept. 29.

The report is renewed from Constanti- nople that Osman Pasha has defeated the Roumanians before Plevna.

The Porte has refused to permit the transit of timber across the Danube for housing the Russian wounded,

Lonpon, Oct. 1.

The Standard’s correspondent with the Turkish army telegraphs from Plevna that Osman Pasha’s losses from the Russian cannonade were exceedingly light, Lut on the day he retook the redoubts on the Loftcha Road he lost 3,000 men. On Sept. 23d there were only 1,90 wounded in Pleyna,

General lodleven’s opinion of the situa-

tion at Plevna has been laid before Grand Duke Nicholas. He is understood to des clare that siege operations on the most ex. tended scale are requisite for the capture of the place. Tbe Czarowilch visited Gorny Studen on Saturday for the purpose of relinquishing tne command of the left flank and resume command of the Imperial Guard.

Lue second Turkish convoy for Plevna re- tupned to Ornani, the Roumanian-- cavalry having captured eight wagons of grain. Grand Duke Nicholas is suffering from a liver complaint,

The Czar has hada slight lever and is now better.

Suow-has ceased falling in. the Balkans, but heavy rains have flooded the plains of Soita and Orhanie.

The “ Times has a despateh from Therpia as follows: “it is said that the Turkish soldiers have receive! strict orders not to lire at auy Russian general, lest he be killed or disabled and replaced.'|

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' THE REFORM CLUB...

Che meeting last night was tae largest ever held in’ the Market Hall. Long be- fore the hour for Opening the building was literally packed—the fair sex being largely represented,

After singing by the choir, and prayer by the Rev. D. FitzGerald, Mr. McKenzie made a short and effective speech, ‘Ihe| following gentlemen were elected officers of the Club for the balance of the year :-—

James McKechnie, President,

Robert Shaw, Honorary do

Artemas G. Sims, Ist Vice do

Sylvanus Keith, 2d do

R. A. Haviland, 3d do

A. G. MacDougall, 4th do

A. A. McKenzie, 5th do

Theo. L. Chappelle, Secretary,

James H, Gillan, Assistant do

‘, A. Moore, Financial do

lrancis Stanley, Treasurer,

Mr. McKenzie then called upon the offi- cers elect, who made brief speeches, all manifesting their determination to work ‘or the good of the Club and making it a power in this city for good, Speeches were also’ made by Rev, D, G. McDonald, *, W, Hales and Mr. Kitchin, of Pictou At the close of the meeting the total num- ber who had signed the pledge numbered considerably over 400, |

The best order prevailed and every per. son present seemed fully in sympathy with the movement,

The Market Hall proving far too small. the meeting this evening will be held in the Citizens’ Skating Rink, which will be fitted up for the occasion,

Three hundred of the Reformed men of Pictou, accompanied by their band, will arrive by boat to-morrow evening.

The Secretary wi!] issue Certificates of Membership to-day to any calling at bis store—also at the Rink this evening. |

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hionreD AND Beaten, —On Saturday night last the cook of a schooner now lying at Connolly’s Wharf, while passing through King Street, was set upon by a gang of roughs, who keat him in a most eruel manner, tore his clothing, and robbed him of some provisions he was taking to his vessel. The outrage has been attributed to a crowd of loafers who are nightly lurk~ 12g around the corners on Lower Queen Street. If the police do not take the mats ter in hand, our citizens will soon not be able to leave their houses after dark,

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day,

New Advertisements.

OF THE

NINETEENTH CENTURY !

THE “NORTH STAR”

The Total Abstinence Gnage ! |

Iu bonor of the Great Temperance Apostte,

D. BANKS MACKENZIE,

‘[‘HE Proprietor of this famous Eating Saloon has concluded to adopt the Tem- perance Plan, and feels assured that all friends of the Cause will, by extendlug to him their patronage, show their hearty appreciation of the giant stride which he has taken on the great macadamized road to Reform, J. CARROLL.

Chlown, Oct. 2—all papers Uf

RALLY 10 THE FRONT! 6

pHE Sons of Temperance are requested to assemble in their Division Room on Wednesday evening next, at 6.30 sharp, to

arrange for joining in the ketorm Torch Light Procession.

By order. C. B. WARREN, W. P.

N. McLAUGHLIN, Rh. S. Victoria Division, Oct. 2, '77.

Le

- BEDEQUE OYSTERS.

ON HALF SHELL, AT

“BEDEQUE OYSTER SALOON,” SYDNEY STREET.

R. MITCHFLL. October 1—tf

STRAY COW.

\ HEAVY BLACK MILCH COW, with}

white hind feet and white tip on tail, strayed from the Owner's stablesg ov Thursday last. Any person giving infor- | mation regardipg her whereabouts will be rewarded. Apply at this Office.

Sept. 29—3in

SHEEC MUSIC —4ND--

MUSIC BOOKS.

A NEW LOT RECEIVED.

Old Stock sold at immense reductions!

BREMNER BROTHRRS. August 31

a A

Colman’s Starch, Nixey’s Black. | T. D. Pipes, |

Just received.

CARVELL BROS, Sept. 27—lw oe

Wants, ete, ete.

ies” Advertisements under this heading,in space not ex- ceeding half an ineh, will be inserted for TEN CEN Ts per

ANTED—By a competent person, with

good references, a situation as Assist: ant Book-keeper or Clerk in the General Commission Business. EX4MINER OFFICK. Oct. 2—2w 3taw ,

ANTED--A smart, active Boy, quick at figures, as Cashier in a Dry Goods

THE GRANDES! TRIUMPH

Ch'town, Sept :

a Advertisements, GIBBS’ BEST FLOUR)

Wwe have received. direct from the Mills $

ONE HUNDRED Bbls. “Pion. Flour. ough” brang ONE HUNDRED Bppis.

“Cibh} ’ brand Flour, *ID08" Best”

ONE HUNDRED Bhs, ssp ao 4 Flour. Paragon brane ONE HUNDRED Bbis. ‘ Onp Fivur. o ship Brand *

HASZARD BROS...”

61 Wa Sf October 1—3in eod ter Sireet,

ROBERT YOUNG HAS JUST CECE] VED,

yop e ‘ rt . . Per S. S. Prince Edward,

A MAGNIFICENT ASSORTMENT

—Or—

NEW GooDs.

Which he is Offering at

EXTRAGRDINAY LOW PRICES

October 1, 1877.

JUST OPENED!

Lall and Winter MANTLES AND JACKETS !

Best English makes,

SEL A. W Iss

Newest Colors and Pafterng? New Dress Goods, Fresli and Beautifal in every Variety, FLOWERS, FEATHERS and RIB: ONS, In all the leading sha@es

MILLINERY. BONRETS & HATS.

From London.

Bonnets and Iats Made to Order.

Clothing JIlade to Order,

ALL AT LOWEST CASH PRICES.

ROBERT ORR & CO,

; 27—

OAKUM ' GAKUM! OAKUIN

UST inuded from Steamship “ Prince Edward,” a superior quality of Machine

Picked OAKUM.

: PEAKE BROS. & CO. Sept. 28th, 1877.

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WG SQUARE HOUSE

TAILGHING DEPARTI@ENT.

We haye received part of our

STOCK OF CLOTHS. For L£all and Winter Wea¥,

COMPRISING

S0 Pinos

Store. Apply, in writing, to this office. Oct. 3, 1877,

ana

se

ffOUN D—A Strayed Pig, about 6 months old, found on Euston Street, The

owner can have the same by applying to J.

C. KEITH, Euston Street. If not claimed,

the pig wil! be sold by Pablic Auction on

Monday, the 8th inst.

Oct. 2—3in

ORSE LOST—Let out of Connolly’s \4 Pasture, near the Lime Kiln on the Malpeque Road, on Tuesday last, the 25th September, a brown Horse, 6 years old, with one small white spot on the off shoul- der. Whoever will bring himto Alexander Hayden, Esq., J. P., Charlottetown, tviil be paid for their trouble and expense.

Oct. 2—8in

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ANTED —A trustworthy, industrious

young man, to act as Clerk in a dry goods and grocery store, Apply to 8S. C. CLARKE, Mount Stewart. ,; Oct, 1—3in

oan —

L°ost-4 Gold Alb: pt Chain, on Tuesday,

the 25th, between W. W. Wellner’s ewelry Shop and the Athen@um. The nder, on leaving it at W. W. Wellner’s or at this Office, will be rewarded. : Sept. 28—2in

rte individual who walked off with an Umbrella from my office on Tuesday last will oblige by returning it to | W.C DESBRISAY. Sept. 27th.

_O8T= CRICKET 5ST ; between L “the Victoria Oak an e Noite ot George McLeod, Esq. The tinder, on leav- ing it at the Ofiice of Breckep & Fitzgerald or Union Bank, will be rewarded,

Sept. 22.

Tweeds,

Blue Worsted Coatings. Black mm Fancy | Honeycomb Overcoating, Cambridge Naps,

Fancy *

Stripe "

Plain 6

66 se

Blue and Black Moseow, “6 ‘ President, * Beaver,

Pilot, Black Venetian,

These Goods have been personally select: ed by our Mr. L. L, Beer from the best Houses in the British Markets.

We have every aedlity = the production of First-clas CLOT Hivg... *.) 7 BEER & SONS.

Sept. 18—

. FENDERS.

ENDERS will be received at the oI of City Clerkj up to TUESDAY, | Second day of October next, from persons ‘witing to .contract for the supplying 4 Snits-of Clothing for the uses of the Mags Pai olige Constables )

* +e) sat Committeg,. ,

Py order of Chairman of R. HEARTS,

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Ch’town, Sept. 248-—-4in

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