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EX AMINER.

‘VOL 2. CHARLOTTETOWN, PRINCE E DWARD ISLAND, THURSDAY, JANUARY 3, 1878. NO, 197.

Tue Datty Examiner Is Published every Evening. OFFICE :

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W. L. Corron J. W. Mircnett, ¢ Manager. Office Sup’t.

PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND RAILWAY.

TIME TABLE NO. 8.

WINTER ARRANGEMENT,

Te come into force MONDAY, DEC. 24, 1877

TRAINS GOING WEST.

r No. 5. Neo7 STATIONS. aioe os P.M. GEORGETOWN € . St ce ae Mount Stewart Junction | Dp.1 0.35 Royalty Junction *¢ 11.46 P. M. P.M. , Ar. 12.10|Dp. 2.40 CHARLOTTETOWN i“. P Dp. 9.00 Royalty Junction “= 62 * 2a North Wiltshire ** 10.22) ‘* 402 Hunter River ** 10.40) “* 4.20 Bradalbane ~ ie. See County Line “Li ae P. M. Kensington ae “a * 5.50 : . 32, SUMMERSIDE Dr 200] * 6.20 Wellington “ 2.45 Port Hill 622 O'Leary © 4.43 Alberton © 5.45 Tignish “ 6.35 TRAINS GOING EAST. z No.2 ; No 4 STATIONS. Express | MIXxeb. a TIGNISH Dp. 8.00 ALBERTON ” oo O’ Leary at hi se ’ =r P.M. A. M. SUMMERSIDE Dr. 210 Dp. 8,35 Kensington “ 2.48 - 9.12 County Line “« 330] ** 9.50 Brakalbane « 3.40) * 10.10 Hunter River «4.20; * 10.40 North Wiltshire * 4.35) ** 10.58 Royalty Junction sd a * 11.56 ’ . = CHARLOTTETOWN i |Dp. 2.05] * 12.20 Royalty Junction - a MT. STEWART June. } | 3°50 Cardigan ae GEORGETOWN. Ar. 5.40 ~ ‘ §$OURIS BRANCH. Going West. Going East. ae sq | No. 6 STATIONS.| ,N2.5 | STATIONS.| Mirzep A. M. P. Mi. Souris Dp. 7.30)\Mt. St’w't Je'Dp. 3.50 Harmony “* 7.55)| Lot 40 “4,26 St. Peter’s * 9.10)|Morell ‘* 4.32 Morell ‘© 9.42)|/St. Peters “ 5.05 Lot 40 “« 9,48||Harmony 6.20 Mt St’w’t Jnc! Ar. 10.25)|Souris Ar. 6.45

W. McKECHNIE, Sup’t. P. E. L Railway.

©. J. BRYDGES, Gen. Superintendent Govt. Railways.

Smoked Halibut, &c.

40 boxes SMOKED HALIBUT, 20 bundles DRIED POLLOCK. For sale by HASZARD BROS.

December 14, 1877.

4 CiRD TO THE PoBui

VW ILE taking this opportunity of thank’ ‘ ing our numerous customers for the iiberal manner in which they have patron.

zed OURNEW STUDIO,

we would inform them that we have now increased facilities for the production of first-class work, and are prepared to make PuHorocrapus of a Slyle and Quality that has never been before atiempled in this City. We have on exhibition, at our Rooms, a large number of Photograps of every variety, including the

BEAUTIFUL PHOTO) - ENAMEL

he most beautiful style of Photograph known, possessing a sofiness and delicacy of coloring that has never been equailed. This elegant picture has become deservedly popu ar elsewhere, and cannot fail to be- come so here.

Though the finish of our Photographs cannot be excelled, we would direct atten- tion to the beautitul

Glace’ Pictures

which we make. They possess a highly enamelled surface, and are practically indes- tructible, snd will retain their freshness and beauty for any length of time. If they become soiled they can easily be cleaned, as they will not lose any of their beauty by being wet. ‘This valuadle quality, com- bined with their remarkable elegance, make them very suitable for presents; while the difficulty of their production will prevent them ever becoming so common as to lessen their value. Our patrons cap have one or all of their Photos finished in this style—an advantage which cannot be obtained elsewhere.

We give special attention to making Groups of Families, Societies, Schools, &c

Our pictures of children are sufficient evidence of our success in this difficult branch of our art.

Our Yr NLARGEMENTS, finished in India Ink, Pastel, Crayon, Oil and Water Colors, have made a favorable reputation for them selves throughout the Lower Provinces.

Parties intending to have Photographs made will find it to their advantage to sit early, as the number of our cu ;tomers makes some delay in the delivery of the Photos unavoidable. We prefer to have our sitters come by appointment,

Photographs can be obtained for less money elsewhere ; but in this case we ask that quality be given the preference; as- suring tne public that they will flad our charges very moderate.

ROSS BROS.,, Cor. Queen and Dorchester Streets, opposite Connolly's Bank. Sept. 19, 1877—3m eod

Coarse Salt for Packing.

IFTY TONS Coarse Salt,

Bags do. For sale by ‘ HASZARD BROS.

Dec. 8, 1877—1m eod HERRING! HERRING!

For SALE AT

W. W. CLARKE’S. Water St., Ch’town, Dec. 1—eod tf

P. i. Island Bailway,

In connection with the Winter Steamship

NORTHERN LIGHT!

three hundre

A Special Train will Connect Closely.

RAIN will leave Charlottetown at 6 a. m.,

on the mornings of the day on which the

Steamer will leave Georgetown, arriving at the

latter place at 9a.m. The Boat will leave immediately after the arrival of the Train.

The Train will be ready immediately on the arrival of the Boat from Pictou’ and will start at once for Charlottetown.

This arrangement will continue during the winter, and until the ‘‘ Northern Light” ceases to run.

WM. McKECHNIE, Sup't. Ch’town, Dec. 17th, 1877—6in

A. MIicNEILL, Auctioneer and Commission Merchant

NO. 11 QUEEN STRET.

CHARLOTTETOWN, P. B. ISLAND

AUCTION SALES, of all descrip- tions, attended to in city and country at moderate rates.

May 21, 1877.

QUEEN INSURANCE £0.

OF ENGLAND. Capital - - [wo Millions Sterling,

NSURANCE effected on all kinds o Buildings, Merchandise, and Produce Also. on Vessels on the stocks. Special rates for isolated residences. Losses settled promptly. GEORGE MACLEOD (Union*Banx),

Jase —

Agent for Prince Edward Islana |

CHEAPEST YET!

I order to reduce our Large Stock, we will

Sell, at a great reduction on for- mer prices.

We will Sell—

Good Gray Cotton, from 4 1-2 cts, Good White Cotton, from 6 cts. Good Print Cotton, from 8 cts.

Good Heavy Winceys, from 6 1-2 cts. Good Tweed Dress Goods, 7 1-2 cts. Boy’s Winter Tweed, 25 cts.

Heavy Winter Shawls, $1.25.

All Wool Flannel, 20 cts.

—ALSO—

SCARFS, CLOUDS, GLOVES.

VERY CHEAP.

All other goods at proportionately low prices,

Buying our goods for Cash, we are ip™m position to sell all goods at our bettom prices.

J. B. MACDONALD,

QUEEN STREET, CHARLOTTETOWN. Dec. 7—ne pat

To Trustees of Country Schools

HE Trustees of several Districts have been applying for school furniture, and in every instance consider the American and Canadian Combination Seat and Desk too ex- pensive. I have just got up a Combination that is stronger, neater, and one-third cheaper than those that have been imported. Call and see samples of the different sizes, City School Trustees fully approve of them.

MARK BUTCHER Dec. 18, 1877—ex lm ne a pat pres 4i

GENERAL aGENCY NOTICE.

BEG to announce to the Traps of this

City, and the Island generally, that on the 14th of JANUARY I will have a com- plete

ASSORTMENT OF SAMPLES.

of the following lines of Goods for Spring and Summer:

English & Canadian

TWEEDS & WOOLLENS,

BOOTS & SHOES, AMERICAN COTTONS,

eadymade Clothing

AMERICAN

RUBBER GOODS,

IN GREAT VARIETY.

Tobacco & Cigars, Confectionery,

Coffee & Spices, Naval Stores, Teas, Sugars.

I am also Soret Aqgent for the Lower Provinces for Wyatt & Co's (London) CELEBRATED

Pickles, Sauces, Jellies, Ete,, —aND— E. James & Son’s (Plymouth) celebrated

STARCH, BLUE & DOME LEAD.

This Notice is only to the Trade—no Rew tail orders being solicited or accepted.

Sample Rooms at No. 9 Queen St., over the Office of Messrs. Hyndman Brothers.

JOHN H, CATHRAE,

Ch’town, Nov. 23, L8377—w & lew o

H. VINNICOMBE,

PIANO FORTE REGULATOR

Am parties leaving their orders for Tuning at Bremner Bros. will receive the best attention.

Ail who have Pianos in Charlottetown would do wel@to have them tuned by the year, keeping their instruments in perfect order all the time.

XK visit once a year at least will bs madet all parts of the [sland. or oftner if required

Ch'town, July 18, 1877.

SEE HERE MEN |

. you want SLEIGHS or CARRIAGES made of best American Wood, in latest style, or your Horse Shod in FIRST-CLASS STYLE, callon the undersigned. All work warranted or no pay.

all ee KEEFE, ‘orth side Quéen’s Square. Ch’town, Deo. 5, 1877.

7 Correspondence.

| gam We do not hold ourselves responsible

for the opinions ‘or statements of Corres powlents,

| HOW HISTORY IS MADE.

To the Editor of the Examiner.

Dear Srr,—I see the Presbyterian editor has turned historian, and has lately been publishing the early history of several lo- calities of this little Island. How is it that he has not paid any attention to Rustico? We have any amount of rich material here waiting for some historical genius to take it up. The poetic stories he has woven out of such prosy districts as Brackley Point, Stanhope and New London are evidences that out of the incidents of pioneer life that we could furnish him here, his genius could weave as fascinating a story as ever charmed the minds of thereadersof Fennimore Cooper. Let the reader call to his mind, if the story has not indeliably stamped itself on his memory, that scene of the McLeods,—in his New London History,—the old Christian gentleman, axe in hand, standing beside the sturdy forest giant ; next we see the axe, as if impelled by the spirit of evil, fly through the old lady’s dress instead of at the tree: then we see the mother and daughter lying wounded and bleeding at the door, the tree down and the son Malcolm under it. Mr. Editor, is there anything written, with the exception perhaps of Shakspeare’s tragedy, that can equal that scene located in New London? Another incident of a different kind, showing what a halo his genius can throw around a common- place event. Digging potatoes is really a very prosy and by no means the most lively oc- cupation. But under the magic pen of the historian of the Presbyterian, it has assumed a different aspect. The beautiful girls of New London, carrying on their backs 600 bushels of potatoes three miles, remind one of the achievements of the Goddesees that figure in Homer’s Iliad and Oddesy. He boasts of feats performed by Pinnetie girls in digging clams in the old times. He should come to Rustico and see the results of our old clam diggers. We can show him acres and acres of land covered ten feet deep with the shells of defunct clams and oysters that were taken out of their ele- ment by the fair hands of our heroines of the past. But enough; I am digressing.

ect in writing was to let the public know,

through the press, that we have formed a sort of Historical Society here, with regular rules and regulations. Each member has bound himself, under pain of expulsion, to subscribe for five copies of the Presbyterian and pay for them in advance. This was done in order to induce the talented editor to patronize us in his historical columns. We have appointed a Standing Committee, with several sub-committees, whose duty it will be to furnish the Society with dry facts. If the Society approve of the facts their Secretary will furnish them to the Editor of the Presbyterian for embellishment and publication. The Committee have already submitted several facts to the Society for approval. The following is a verbatim copy of the last facts, as found in the Minutes of the Society’s books :+<

About one hundred years ago there lived, on the North bank of the Wheatley River, an old man and his fon, by the name of ey # They had about two hundred acres of land under cultivation. They were the only English speaking family living for miles around. Where they had come from, or how they had acquired the wealth they seemed to possess, nobody knew. They were harsh and distant in their manners ; and the simple-minded French settlers who lived in the neighborhood distrusted and feared them. But hey prospered, as the wicked sometimes do prosper. The Wheatleys grew large crops, and they had customers from East Point, Malpeque, St. Peter’s, and Charlottetown, who had to pay them exorbitant prices for everything they grew. A number of emigrants from the Highlands of Scotland wished to settle in the vicinity, but Wheatley claimed that he had a deed from the King of all the land on the North bank of the River. He frightened the poor Highlanders off, and they were obliged to settle on the opposite side of the River, in very unfavorable situations. They were nearly starved the first winter, as they had to live en what Bears they could catch.

Wheatly’s barns were full; but he re- fused to give them anything, or even ex- change with them for money. But the generous French settlers came and taught them how to dig for clams and to hunt for bears and sea cows which were very nu- merous at that time. After suffering great hardship fora few yesrs, their circumstances began to improve, and they were able to grow enough on their farms to supply the necessaries of life; when, alas, their hepes of the future were blasted by an army of mice that came into the Settlement from the south and east, everything the settlers had planted and on which they depended for

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dreadful storm arose. The lightning flashed and teunder rolled. The roaring of the sea on the north shore was dismal and awful. When the poor, starving Scotch settlers looked out next morning no trace of Wheatley’s house or barn could be seen from the opposite side of the river. But their own httle clearings were literally covered over with sheaves of wheat, oats, barley, and ha in stock. aan Wheatley was found dead withhis head down in one poor settler’s chimney. One ofhis pockets was full of old heathenish coin, covered with inscripti that no one could read. An old, dirty pack of cards and adead toad was found the other. Old Wheatley was never seen dead or alive. One old Frenchman who was up early,asserted that he saw him at daylight inthe morning going down the river at full gallop on a sea-cow's back, chased by two wild-cats and a bear. But his story does not appear to rest on a solid foun- dation, as there is any amount of evidence to show that the ice was not half an inch thick atthe time. After Wheatley’s sudden disap- ma anumber of the Scotch settlers— Matheson, McGregor and others—crossed the river and took ion of the farm, and divided it among themselves, and prospered gteatly, and their descendants remain in peace- able possession to this day. The committee further report, that they each, individually, but never collectively, have seen a large stone near the oki cellar of eat- ley’s dwelling, covered all over the surface with some sort of cabalistic characters, and that when they tried to decipher the writin on it or bring it up, they have been frighten away by horrible sounds and groans issuing, apparently, out of the bowels of the earth. he committee are of opinion that there is a vast pile of silver, gold,and precious stones hid under the cabalistic stone, but that it can never be obtained without the aid of a clergyman to keep the spirit of old Wheatley away. Mr. Editor, these are the dry facts. I leave you to imagine what they will be like when they are

woven into history by the hand of a master. Yours, &c.. Rustico, December 31st, 1877. , (8 er

One of the Petitions.

Tue following petition for the re of the Assessment Act is, we learn, in A oor tion :— , To the Honorable the House of Assembly of

P. E. Island, in Parliament convened ¢.

The Humble Petition of the undergigned Electors and Tax-payers of Prince gard I 1 1 K "A Respectfully Sheweth :

That the Act of the last Session of the islature of this Island, intituled ‘‘ The Assessment Act, 1877,” is very unsatifactory and repugnant to the feelings of a large ma- jority of the people of this Island, inasmuch as they consider it calculated to check in- dustry, and to retard the development and improvement of the country; to open an easy way to unlimited Taxation, and to bear un- equally upon all sections of the Province. That a tax u industry is in direct oppo- sition to the legislation which has obtained for the past twenty-five years, in accordanee with the well-understood wishes of the people, and to the material promotion of contentment and rity throughout the Island, and should only be changed with the unequivocally

—- sanction of the people.

at the disposition ae during > preceding years, to increase the expense carrying on our Local Government, aided by

the Assessment Act of 1877, is calculated to .

create a feeling of insecurity of tenure among Property-holders in this Island ; and that the exemption of Incorporated Towns from Assess- ment for general purposes, while a large portion of the Revenue is spent in those Towns, is not, in the opinion of your Petitioners, founded on principles of eq justiee to all ; and that the said Towns, being already considerably taxed for local improvements and conveniences, affords no just cause for nent from a - for gene urposes, as the giving wu ° Public Wharfs and License Penttocatl Toons might be considered a fair equivalent to keeping their Roads in the ordinary condition country Roads.

That the substitution of the Poll Tax, in place of Statute Labor, is oppressive to the poorer portion of the community, and especially so to those whose age exempted them from the performance of Statute Labor.

That your Petitioners believe that any ma- terial increase of taxation, in the present cir- cumstances of the country, would tend to retard the on and development of the resources of the Province ; and should only be resorted to with the aye er ee sanction of the people at the ; wherefore your Petitioners, in the confident assurance that your Honorable House will not desire to keep in force a Law in opposition to the wishes of a large majority of the people, humbly pray that you will cause the said Act to be re , and such other Acts as are in connection therewith, to be so amended as to meet the views of your Petiticners, as herein and otherwise publicly expressed, and we will, as in duty bound, for- ever pray.

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One of the latest adulterations detected is the admixture of sugar with arsenic. A ship captain was charged before a Court of Glasgow with causing the death of several seamen by serving out putrid pork to them, but when an analysis of the sugar was made by Dr. Maclagan, of Edinburgh, it was found to contain sufficient arsenic to cause death. The sugar had been supplied to the ship at Callao. Raw sugar is celebrated for its impurities. As much as three tons of

subsistence for the coming winter. The mice were stopped from further p

north by the river ; and. old Wheatley es- | caped the devastation. The small High- | land settlement was now in despair; and what made the matter worse, the bears were not so easily caught as they had been in previous years. When all other re- sources failed them, they resolved that a depuatation should wait on Wheatley. They waited on him ; but he ordered them off his premises with both curses and jdreadful imprecations That night a

stone, it is saicl, have been found in a single

cargo. The arsenic mixture, however, is oe most deadly form of adulteration yet own.

A deputy sheriff recently set out to arrest two brothers, who had farms near Waco, Texas. He found them at work Ravemte ton and told them his errand. ey gently but firmly seizeil and disarmed him, and or- dered him to gc to work, and there he remain- ed, sang Remap for dear life, until the a ials heard of his predicament and came in a body to release bim.

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