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Toe Darty EXAMINER.

MAY 28, 1879.

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Abolition of the Legislative Council

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Tue House of Assembly have not con- curred in the sweeping amendments made by the Bill to abolish the Legislative Coun- cil; and it has been sent back to their Honors of the Upper House to be finally dealt with by them.

A great responsibility now rests upon those gentlemen. They have to decide whether or not they will continue to hold their seats and emoluments in despite of the well understeod wishes of the people and at a cost to the taxpayers of over $7,000 a year. Some of them have to decide whether or net they will be true to their election pledges.

The House of Assembly could not pos- sibly have accepted the Legislative Coun- cil’s amendments. They involved the abolition of the House of Assembly, which was never contemplated during the late elections. The involved another general election at once; and the people are heartily sick of elections. They involv- ed the establishment of a Legislature for which a counterpart cannot be found in this wide, wide world ; the like of which never existed ; which no sane man could seriously think of inflicting upen any country,—a legislature which, if called into existence, would, of necessity,be rife with the spirit of discord.

If, therefore, the Legislative Council i® retained, and the Assessment Act continued in force, the Legislative Council are wholly and solely te blame, and they will be held accountable by the people of this Island.

We await the result with anxiety. The honor of some men whom we—whom the people—have hitherto held in respect, are bound up init. The pledged word of at least four members of the Legislative Coun- cilfis at stake. We shall see whether or not they are so infatuated as to persist in a course of action dictated by selfishness and

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The Railway Tariff,

Mr. Unperuay, yesterday, submitted the following resolution to the House of Assembly :—

Resdtwed, That the House resolve itself

into a Committee of the Whole to consider the Gov-

the e iency of memorializing

base tomatoel in Council with » view to a reduction of freight and passenger fares on the P. E. Island Railway.

The resolution was thought a little ir- regular and impolitic, and it was with- drawn. It was, however, a means of giv- ing vent to seme of the dissatisfaction

which has existed ever since the railway

opened ; and which now finds vent in the | **

prospect of a redress of the grievance. There is a settled conviction in the minds of the people that the freight tariff is unfair and unsuitable to this Province ; and that if the rates were lowered and readjusted, the traffic would increase, the road would be a greater benefit, and the revenue would not suffer.

Under the late regime it was no use to memorialize. The people’s complaints were only laughed at. But Mr. McNab has shown such a proper spirit in the prepara- tien of a time table that it is felt that he will give a reasonable representation his attentive consideration, and grant such relief as he can, censistently] with the re- sponsible position he fills.

Very Significant.

In the House of Assembly the fellowing notice has been placed upon the Order Book :—

‘*Mr. McKay gives notice that he will, to-morrow, ask the Government if any ac- counts paid in 1878, are charged in the ex- penditure of the present year ; and if so, that a statement of such accounts be laid on the table of this House.”

Mr. McKay can hardly have taken this course if he has not goed grounds for be- lieving something radically wrong with the accounts of last year. The answer will probably be given to-day or to-morrow.

A shocking case of cruelty, which may turn out to be murder, has come to light at Kingston, Ont. A family named Boulton,

consisting of the father, mother and a daughter have for two weeks occupied a sma!! house on |

King Street. The mother and daughter were }

very dissipated. On Friday afternoon a clergyman was requested by the neigh ors to call and see the girl, who was very ill. She was found in a terrible condition, being cover- ed with bruises and apparently dying. On Saturday it was determined to remove her to

_ the hospital, and on visiting the house for that

purpose the door ‘was found locked, and a policeman had to be called to force the door and overcome the resistance offered by the pel smother, The unfortunate girl was found “ying on a filthy bed, covered with blood, hav- img just been severely beaten. She was re- moved to the general hospital where she died

— agit morning. @ mother has been

Ow the night of the 25th ‘sharp frost was . t experienced about Montreal, and small fruits, etc., were badly in consequence.-

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Dominion Government Appoint ments.

(From the Canada tazette.)

His Excellency the Governor General has been pleased to make the following appoint- ments, viz:—-

Orrawa, 20th May, 1879.

The Honorable Charles Tupper, C. B.; to be the Minister of Railways and Canals, under the provisions of the Act 42 Vict. Chap. 7, ‘‘ An Act respecting the Office of Receiver General and Public Works.”

The Honorable Hector Louis Langevin C. B.;to be Minister of Public Works, vice the Honorable Charles Tupper, C. B., ap- pointed the Minister of Railways and Canals. 6

The Honorable Alexander Campbell, late Receiver General ; to be Postmaster Gen- eral, vice the Hon. Hector Lonis Langevin, C. B., appointed Minister of Public Works.

Capt. Angus McDonald, to be Harbour Master for that portion ef Cardigan River extending from the head of that River down the line of the North Bank of Mitchell River, in the Province of Prince Edward Island.

John McMullen, Gentleman; to be Har ber Master for the Head of Grand River, in the Province of Prince Edward Is- land.

His Excellency the Governor General has been pleased to appoint the following gentlemen to be respectively Her Majesty's Counsel learned in the law, viz:—

Ortawa, 19th May, 1879.

The Honorable John S. D, Thompson, of the City of Halifax, Attorney General for, Nova Scotia.

The Hen. William Wilfred Sullivan, of the City of Charlottetown, in the Province . —— Island, Attorney General of P. E. L.

Joseph Adolphe Caron, of the City of Quebec, Esquire.

Honore Cyrias Peiletier, of the City of Quebec, Esquire.

Zebulon Aiton Lash, of the City of Ottawa, Esquire, Deputy of the Minister of Justice.

Edward J. Hodgson, of the City of Char- lottetown, Esquire.

Malcolm McLeod, of the City of Char- lottetown, Esquire.

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Queen Victoria’s Reign.

Says the Halifax Herald :—‘‘The British Empire has not only increased immensely in pepe during. the present reign, but has

n very greatly extended in its area—much more so in fact than many people suppose. The British essions in India have iD nearly doubled since 1837 ; Aden~ being an- nexed in 1839; the Panjaub in 1849; Pegu in 1852, and Oude in 1856, while Beloochistan and a large section of Afghanistan will be added as the result of the late war. Labnan was annexed in _ 1847, and Hong _—— in 1851, the Fiji Islands in 1874, Griqualand, Caffraria, and Transvaal, in South Africa, in 1876-7, and Cyprus in 1878. Besides, Australia and New Zealand have been nearly altogether settled and developed since 1837. It is not improb- able that the population of the British Em- pire is double what it was forty-two years

0. The following have been Her Majesty’s Prime Ministers during her reign :— 1835—Viscount Melbourne. 1841—-Sir Robert Peel. 1846—Lord John Russlel. 1852 (Feb.)—Earl of Derby.

“* (Dec. )—Earl of Aberdeen. 1855—Lord Palmerston. ‘ 1858—Earl of Derby. 1859—Lord Palmerston. 1865—Earl Russell. 1866—Earl of Derby. 1868 (Feb.)—Benjamin Disraeli.

‘* (Dec.)—W. E. Gladstone. 1874 Feb.)— Benjamin Disraeli.

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The Tariff.

In an article upon the ‘‘ Expected Fruits of the Tariff Policy,” the Monetary Times says :—

‘*The new duties, which divide them selves inte two parts, will at firat increase the cost in two ways, and ultimately per- haps, only inene. The new taxes, neces- sary to fill the gap of the deficit, form an additional burthen onthe country. This is a burthern which, whatever form of tariff we might live under, weuld have to be borne. It has nothing to do with the national aspect of the tariff. The mere coincidence of the two coming into existence at the same time should not cause revenue necessities and the desire to encourage native industries to be confounded. If we had given the tariff more of a free trade aspect than it had before, we should have had to raise two millions more revenue all the same. Even if we had abelished cus- tom houses, and allewed all kinds of goods, from all countries, to come in free, we should not have got rid of the duty of in- creasing the revenue.”

Special Notices.

May, Ketty & Co. are selling their new Goods the cheapest in the city.

RetrRinc rRoM Brsiness.—Call and get bargains at the Ladies’ Establishment, Queen Street.

C. P. Frercuer has received a choice supply of new Music, and is selling at half price.

Lemons 25 cents a dozen, at ‘*‘ The Con- fectionery.”—2i :

CALL AND skE the New Hats, at May, Kelly & Co.'s.

Lapres Boots and Shoes very cheapfat May, Kelly & Co’s. [may27 3in

Somerninc New.—You can get your Crest or Mo stamped on note paper and envelopes at G. Hertert Haszarp’s

Stationery Store, 18 Queen street. 3i

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THE WAR AT THE CAPE. Carrrown, May 26.

A correspondent with Colonel Wood, at Kambula, telegraphed on the 4th inst. that the scheme for the invasion will undergo 1m-

rtant modifications. It is thought that the

ulus will make a strong stand to cover Ulundi. Lonpon, May 26.

It is officially announced that General Sir Garnet Wolseley has been appointed Supreme Military and Civil Commander of | atal, Transvaal and other districts that adjoin, and are included in the seat of war.

GREAT BRITAIN. Lonpox, May 26.

A telegram from Glasgow says the liquida- tors expect to receive sufficient funds under the last call to pay all debts of the Glasgew Bank. :

eLord Beaconsfield announced in the Lords, this evening, the appointment of Sir Garnet Wolseley. It is stated that General Wolse- ley’s rank gave him supreme command over Chelmsford, but that the country will not be immediately deprived of Lord Chelmsford’s services.

DARIEN CANAL CONGRESS. ' Paris, May 26.

The sub-Committee of the Darien Canal Congress, to-day, presented a report admitting the possibility of the Nicaragua route with taoks while stating that the Level Canal course proposed by Lieut. Wise and M. Reclus the best. Subject to certain modifications, the Nicaragua route would, it is estimated, cost £284,000.000. The cost of the Wise- Reclus scheme is estimated at £52,000,000.

SPAIN MAKING NEW TREATIES. Lonpon, May 26.

The Madrid correspondent of the News says that Chines Envoys have been received by the King and negotiations for a treaty relative to the importation of coolics into Cuba will com- mence this week. ;

A telegram to the Standard states that di- rectly a treaty is concluded the Chinese envoys leave for Mexico and Peru to establish com- mercial conventions and protect fellow sub- jects there. ‘

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Rates of Exchange.

Hawirax, May 26.

Sterling Exchange, 60 days........ 93

- = NN sinc diners 103 Ce I on ack occ on tane ts 103 Drafts on New York.............. + prem.

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- CE ans as no's 6 20% —

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HOTEL ARRIVALS.

RANKIN HOUSE.

May 26—Vernon Knight, Souris; M. S. H. Knight, Souris. May 27—W. M. Hedly. Halifax; Mrs. McNaband three children; Migs Lovell; J. A. Leaman, Truro; H. Manhart, ae George Ramage, $t. John; C. Berry,

t. John.

SHIPPING NEWS.

Norfolk, May 20—The sails of brig Fleet- wing having n finished, they were bent upon her yards and s this morning. She will be ready for sea in a short time.

A FINE ASSORTMENT

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SCOTCH TWEED & ENGLISH WORSTEDS

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GHO. HE. FULL’S CUSTOM

Tailoring Department {

which we will make up at the LOWEST POSSIBLE PRICES, and guarantee every garment to fit. Also

A LARGE ASSORMENT oF

CHRISTY’S

London - Made Felt Hats! GEO. E. FULL.

May 28, 1879—4w w & 8

TO LET,

HAT STORE AND OFFICE lately oceu-

. pied by Mr. John Gillan, in Hyndman’s Brick Building, corner of Queen and Water streets. Immediate possession given. Also, SEVERAL ROOMS, suitable for offices, etc., in upper stories same building. For terms,

JOHN INGS.

_ | ete., apply to

Ch’town, May 28, 1879—

STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL

—AND—

FAN CY SAL BA, Will be held in the Y. M. C. A. Hall, in aid of Sr. PETER’s Cuorcu, by the members of St. Peter's Church Sewing Society, on

WEDNESDAY, 2nd JULY.

Doors open at 2p. m. Admission 15 cents ; children 5 cents.

Contributions for the Sale will be thankfully received by the Society at its meetings on Thursday afternoons, in the Church ool-

room, or ™ RS. E. J. HODGSON, Presdt. MRS. ALEXANDER, Treas. MISS JENKINS, Secretary. Ch’town, May 26, 1879.—2aw

NEWS BY TELEGRAPA:

X “Prince Edward” and ‘* Ethel

Blanche,” —

185 Chests and Half-chests Tea,

A superior article ; selling at a low price for cash or approved paper. WILLIAM DODD, Queen Square.

May 26, 1879,

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Currants. Currants.

kK S. 8 “ NETTLESWORTH,”

| 10 Bbils CURRANTS, very low.

WILLIAM DODD. Queen Square, May 26, ’79.—mws

WANTED!

A SUPERIOR SHOWY HORSE, for use under saddle, sound, and of fear. less disposition ; size 154 to to 16 hands ; weight 1000 to 1075 lbs. Par- ties having such to dispose of will please send their address in full, stating age, breed, color, and full particulars, with price, to LEWIS R. CARMAN,

Care of Postmaster, Charlottetown. May 26, 1879—6i

SUMMER RESIDENCE,

rqyXo. LET—That beautifully situated Sum- mer Residence known as ** G@LEN STEWART.” Possession given immedi- ately. For particulars, apply. to HEN RY BEER, Southport, or to F. L. HASZARD, Charlottetown. May 22, 1879~-2w

AROMATIC MONTSERRAT

QUININE CORDIAL,

which is a combination of Pure Quinine, with Lime Fruit Juice, cordialised by the addition of Aromatics, but

ENTIRELY FREE FROM ALCOHOL.

Upon the medicinal virtues of Lime Jaice and Quinine it is unnecessary to dilate. The combination of two agents of such universally acknowledged value, in at ence a palatable and innocuous form, has been a disideratum long sought, but only nowsuccessfully accomplished; for although the 7’onic qualities of Quinine have been popularised in the form of QUININE WINES, it is well known these combinations nave been attended with serious evils conse- quent upon the Alcoholic Stimulants they all contain, at once prejudicial to health and de- moralising in their tendency.

Aromatic Montserrat Quinine Cordial is guar- anteed to contain one grain of Quinine in each wineglassful, and to be entirely free from al- cohol, being prepared solely from the Mont- serrat Lime Fruit Juice combined with Aro- matics. a

Sold at Apothecaries’ Hall, DesBrisay’s Corner. Ch’town, May 21—2w eod

- WENHAWM’S

LIME JUICE SALINE,

OR HEALTH SALT,

LLAYS SICKNESS and Irritation of the ‘Stomach; strengthens the stomach, assists the appetite and improves digestion.

gs@ Sold at

APOTHEGARIES’ HALL,

DesBrisay’s Corner, Ch'town, May 9, ’79—2w 3aw

VALE COLLIERY.

Nut and Round Coal

Furnished at the usual prices, and of same quality which gave such excellent satisfaction last year.

Orders issued by

CARVELL BROS, |

Agents for P. E. Island. Ch’town, May 13, 1879-—-taw 2w

HOUSE TO LET.

NE half of that double Tenement Brick

JF Wouse on Upper Queen Street, con-

taining nine large roooms, (with or without

the stable,) at — occupied by F. L.

McNutt, Esq. Possession given about the 7th June next. Apply to

ALEXANDER HORNE. Ch’town, May 14, 1879. 3taw. .

ALBION MINES,

PICTOU, N. S.

LACK and ROUND COAL can now be obtained at the above mentioned Mines. For orders apply to G. W. DeBLOIS, Sole Agent for P. E. Island. Office, No. 35 Water St., Ch’town.

Ch’town, May 6, 1879. pat tf

Glass. Glass. Glass.

300 BOXES, all sizes, VERY CHEAP. BEER & SONS.

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May 22, 1879.

TURNIP SEED.

LOT of that special kind which gave such excellent satisfaction last = Also, Laing’s, Skirving’s, and Green

BEER & SONS.

May 22, 1879,

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Molasses and Sugar,

ANDING ex ‘‘Siena,” from Weg Indies, — 150 puns. } } 10 tierces Choice Barbadoes | 11 bbls. , 150 puns. t MOLASSES, 20 tierces - Prime Trinidad | 33 bbls. | 20 hhds. Barbadves Grecery 20 tierces will be sold low from Wharf.

FENTON T. NEWBERY & (0,

Granulated & Porto Rico Sugar

30 bbls. Standard Boston Refined, 5 hhds. Bright Porto Rico.

FENTON T. NEWBERY & CO.

Raisins and Currants. Ww" RECELVING,—

50 boxes Valencias, 50 do. Layers, 50 do. Loose Muscatels,

10 bbls. / CURRANTS,

5 cases |} FENTON T. NEWBERY & CO,

White Beans.

X ‘* Bonnie Lass,’’—

10 bbls. choice Medium (American). FENTON T. NEWBERY & CO.

TOBACOO.

25 BUTTS Montreal Twist, 25 Caddies Sweet 16, Black Diamond, ete., 25 do. Bright Smoking—Twin, Gold Bars, Bird’s Eye, No. 1, ete. FENTON T. NEWBERY & CO,

Kerosene.

K* ‘* Bonnie Lass,”

25 casks American, 120’, 10 casks do., 130°. FENTON T. NEWBERY & CQ

MANILLA.

100 COILS, sizes 6 and 9 thds., 1} in and apwards, Converse’s best.

FENTON T. NEWBERY & CO.

BROOMS. Now LANDING,—

50 dozen assorted kinds. FENTON T. NEWBERY & CO.

Woodenware, &c.

K* ** Nettlesworth,”—

25 doz. Painted Pails,

10 doz. Varnished Pails,

25 boxes Clothes Pins,

25 doz. Zine and Patent Washboards,

an T. NEWBERY & CO. MATCHES.

." STORE, —

30 cases , cece Chase's Best,

FENTON T. NEWBERY & CO.

SOAP. i STORE, — aa:

100 boxes Motts’ Best Brands, No. 1 Family, Pale 1 Ib. Bars, ‘‘Mayflower,’’ ‘Silver Bar,” ‘‘Golden Bar,” ‘Pale Yellow,’ete.

25 boxes Toilet, No. 1 Brown, and assorted kinds. FENTON T. NEWBERY & CO.

- MIL KPANS. ~~ arrive in a few days,—

100 dozens 13, 15 and 17 inches, finely glazed. FENTON T. NEWBERY & CO.

Teas and Sundries.

r STORE, —

50 pkgs. Choice Kaisox Congou Tea. 50 oC T. D. Pipes.

100 sides No. 1 Sole Leather.

100 reams Wrapping Paper. 30 boxes Blue and White Starch, 25 boxes Benson’s Prepared Corn. 75 M Paper , assorted sizes. 15 casks Washing Soda. 20 casks Baking Soda. 50 boxes Candles, 6’s and 8’s. 10 boxes Parafine Candles,

FENTON T. NEWBERY & CO.

Flour and Cornmeal.

LE Store and to arrive, —

100 barrels Superior Extra.

100 do. Howland’s Choice Extra. 200 do. Choice Spring Extra.

100 do. Choice Superfine.

150 do. K. D. Cornmeal.

Fenton T. Newbery & Co,

Ch’town, May 23; 1879: