HASZARD_’S GAZE_'I‘TE,. FEBRUARY 4

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yuxprssestl It the Council Board;— nay. that it eveequiu possible that one copy of n daspatclt was read’ln‘Councll. and another. of a totally did‘erent 'Ienbr, transmitted to England. --or that a communi- eetloa wtarksd " private and confidential.” is the _Governor‘s own handwriting. iriight entirely nullify the slsttettieiits contained in one written by the Colo- nial-or Private Secretary. Sir Donald Campbell was of opinion that there was not a sutliciescy of men of learning and information dispersed through the coun- try to enable an administration to cotnmand the requisite talent in the lower House of Assembly; and there were runny more, good. honest and upright men who thought so likewise; and it would appear that they were not far wrong. for the very first adminis- tration under Responsible Government could not se- cure the services of an Attorney or Solicitor General who. with the requisite learning and abilities. was enabled to procure himself to be returned as member to represent either a district,or a town in the Island. There issomething extremely suspicious in the gar bled statement of the contents of Sir Donald's des- patch. Why was not a verbatim copy of it given? Was it preceded by the words " private and conti- dentlnl 2" —er might there not have been something ooatairied in it that would have shown that the opin- ion was that of the writer alone.’ We are always suspicions of extracte;— they are not admitted in courts of justice—un|ess by ccnsent—nor ought they to obtain that credence which the whole might. when submitted entire. be entitled to.

'I‘ha Royal Gazelle contains a comniunicatien under the signature "A." purporting to have been written by one of the late House of Assembly, on the subject of the recent election for the lirst district of Queen's County. As it is written in a much more tutnpernte style then most ofthe papers presented to the public, through the same nisdium. it is so much the more worthy of notice. Although we do not agree with the writer in much of whet he has stated. we are glad to see that he advocates the only consti- tutional method that Mr. Coles can, by possibility, adopt. in order. however. to avoid misrepresenta- tion. we will insert the most important pert of his communication. which is contained in the postscript.

P. S.—If the Colonial Secretnr has not furnished the new members with copies o the election Act. it is t s will very soon do it. end that they will form their opinion frorri the Law, and rom no person or party whatever. and then the blunder that has been committed will be very easily corrected. end the honest. legal way of doing it wi I be as follows. viz., when the House returns from the Council Chamber. and immediately alter the Govnr- nor's Speech has been reported and read. the Ilouse should order the Colonial Secretary to ariieud the return of the Slterilf for the first district of Que ‘a County. by erasing the name of George Beer d inserting George Coins in its place. A.

Now, we have only one little dilference to suggest, and it is this: “ Alier the Governor's Speech has been reported end read." let one of Mr. Ccles’ friends move that the return to the Writ be read. and upon a motion to the elfect. as mentioned by " A." viz.. that the House sltould order, not the Colonial Secretary. for he has nothing to do with it; but. that the Sheriff should attend at the Bar. end amend the return; the question will be fairly before the House, end it will do as it pleases with it. But that the House will at once make each s peremptory order, is

not to be expected. It gives us pleusprs to see soms- ,

thing like a return to a constitutional mode of redress. for what Mr. Coies thinks a wrong. instead of the violent methods which were said to be.st one time. in agitation. If the Shcrifl‘ has committed an error in judgment. the House is the proper tribunal. before which, the arguments for end against the legality of the return, can be heard. and the House is the only authority by which such returns can be altered. We shall not choose to reply to the argument of “A.” Our opinion on the subject is well known. from various articles that have previously appeared in this Journal; besides, it is the Members of the House, and not the Public who are the judges of the matter, which is a question of private right between Mr. Beer and Mr. Coles. the one is in the possession of a thing. which the other claims as being legally his; Ind. if “I0 claimant can shew as good a title to turn the other ion. end the party in possession has no legal defence. why let justice be done. But we will not anticipate. We have a perfect confidence that the members of the House will do nothing in haste, that in acting with due deliberation, they will leave nothing to be repented of, or which their opponents can rriaks matter of reproach during their day of power. not- when they have finished their career, leave so foul a blot upon their history as those of the decisions of the test house, in the cases of i.eLachsur and Whelsu.

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ART OF READING.

Though Reading is one of the most common branches of education. there is none in which so few excel. You may frequently meet with one who is expert in arithmetic, skilful in the mathematics. cor- rect in grammar. elegant in penmenehip. or even with one who can compose with perupicuity, neatness and accuracy; but to hear an elegant and forcible reader. who always speaks his words and sentences with proper modulations and intonations of voice. and with a deliberate. natural. end pleasing accent and manner. is a circumstance of rare occurrence. This excites greater surprise. when it is remembered that reading is the great key which unlocks the vest treasure-house of all literary. scientific and intellectual riches. Though there are various other media through which knowledge is conveyed to the mind,—-such as observ- stion, conversation and expsrieues.—yet none is so universally convenient and successful as this beauti- ful art. And when illustrated by experiments. dis- grsltl. ltlpl. &o.. it posscmas not only its own pecu- liar advantages. but also those of ell other means put together. It can be rendered equally available toone individual. and to handrsds,er even thousands at one and the same time. But if it be not accurately ac- quired. and perlbrnied with judgment and taste. the greater pert of its benefits and pleasures will be lost. Nothing--ealeuu it been eloquent oral spsseh-can inspire us with more pleasurable lbellags than the writings of a chests and sublime author. when read to us is sstsur. harmonious vcloe. accompanied with those exquisite inlsetiens end emphases with which a practbd and polished reader aan enliven and bean- tI'y the eijlfl.

Not apusulsnsfltstss the beaten bresst,—- note sentiment awahsss the soul, — for which nature has setglvsauss _ teseefvoies. Insane- this. session use fsmllhr esnssrsatlsa. when the

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Iprok front a book or urwspopsr, they lay aside these natural expressions of feeling. and session a stilfunnolurcl atonotony. or. what is worse. a low, rapid, indistinct. squsaking voice. or a shouting boni- bastic tone.—all ofwhich are exceedingly ofensive to a refined end judicious ear.

When commencing to read. the voice should he pitched rather bsloui than above the middle of its com- pass; yet so auto slI'ord it sutlicient scope for botii the rising and falling inflections. In a word. it should be firm without being harsh. -— forcible without being vehenisnt,—brisk without being rapid; and in loud- ness. corresponding to the extent and distance of the audience. And unless this manner of reading be acquired in youth. there II but little likelihood that it will be acquired afterwards. When the writer took charge of his present school, a few months ago, he found that all the children. who could read. assumed a tone and accent more like the Moorish death-bowl‘ —of which Mango Perk tnsltes mention — than like those which should accompany serious and sensible composition. ._1‘o a romantic riiirid. it might have suggested the idea of e forlorn spirit, standing on the top of a distant mountain, bewailing some awful and

'irretrievablc calamity.

In speaking of the best methods of teaching begin- ners to read. I need say but little about giving them ll knowledge of the alphabet, for it should be taught at home. A child that is apt to learn, can distinguish the lettersin two or three days, by simply repeating them after the teacher. as he points them out to him. This exercise should. however. be varied, by desiring the pupil to point out the letters rniscellaneouuiy, and by making some familiar remarks on their forms and peculilrilies. This will amuse him. and tend to give him a liking for his studies. — which is a point of the highest irriportancs in his future progress.

But some children would not acquire a tliortiugh knowledge ofall the letters. in this manner, during the space of six rriont s. ith such. there must be a variety of methods adopted. The most successful is. to write the letters on the blackboard with a piece of chalk, desiring the pupil to follow the example. telling hitn at the same time the narue of the letter. A few rernarke should then be made upon the letter, pointing out its diderent parts. and its similarity or dissimilarity to some other letter also written be:-idc ' The teacher should then erase it, and request the child to write it without it copy. If this is repeated a few times, it seldom fails to make a lasting impres- sion upon the memory of the most obtuse intellect. One of the more advanced scholars will think it pleasant ntnuscnicnt to give occasional lessons to his companion in this manner. 'l‘hore are many letters in the English alphabet tvliicli beer so close a resem- blance to one another. that it must be acknowledged it is very dilficnlt for a new beginner readily to dis- tinguish them by their nico peculiarities. The writer has seen many persons. during his life, who could read the Testiirnent or 'I‘hird Book of Lessons with tolerable ease, and yet could not distinguish d from b, or p from g, or d lrcm p, or (I from p, when these letters were isolated and unconnected with any word. It was. therefore, only by the company in which these letters were found. that such persons were able to recognize them.

As the writer will frequently have to refer to his own experience and opinions. he must hereafter. for the sake of convenience, use the tint personal pro- noun singular.

NOVA.

January 30. 1854.

To -rtsn Ent-I-on or Hasaastxfe Gszx."r'rn.

Sin;

You are doubtless aware of the fact that the totter- ing Government as a last hope have determined upon getting up a demonstration in favor of a dis- solution of the House of Assembly. because they now are pretty certain that the rnejority of the House, although not opposed to Responsible Government to be carried out in its purity. are opposed to these called Responsible Government as administered by George Coins and his tools. for it is quite evident, that no Government with them would be Responsible unless George Colss was Premier. Edward Whelan Queen's Printer. Jame Werburton, Colonial Secre- tary. &.c., in fact, in this consists with them. Res- poonsible Government; while. the truth is. that Responsible Government consists in the majority of the Administration for the time, being members of the majority of the House of Assembly. and the whole of the Administration possessing the confidence of the people, as expressed through their Represents- tives. The Oflices. Iimsgine. have nothing todo with Responsible Government; and yet. all this noise and tumult. Reform clubs,&c. imaginary griev- ances put forth in such a manner that people wilt shortly imagine that they must have something to complain of and that they must he oppressed. or that they will he oppressed. if the present administration should be condemned by a majority of the House of Assembly. ad therefore in order to keep their places. it has been determined to agitate the length and breadth of the land. and get names. either real. or imaginary. to Petitions to the Governor. not to change his Administration. or the Oficsrs of the Government without dissolving the House of Assembly; and then. by extra bullying. and the increase of voters under the new Franchise Bill they hope to return a majority to another House. pledged to support the present irresponsible corrupt Govern. nientzand to aid this deception the weight ol the Gover. nor'e name is used. A highly respectable individual, residing about 5 miles beyond Georgetown informed me that petitions to dissolve the House of Assembly were in circulation all through that settlement. and that he was informed by the individuals who were endsa. vouring to obtain signatures. that the Petitions were sent down by the Governor; I had some difliculty in persuading him that the Governor had not sent thsni down. but that the said Petitions had emanated from the tottering aditiinistrution at present surrounding His Excellency. and some of the ollicials who feel confident that their doom is fixed. if they cannot mans to get n such a demonstration as will induce His acsllency dlssolvar the House of Assembly, But. Sir, let a dissolution come : they will find their mistake. their doom is lixsd ; and let the House be dissolved next week. he assured that the existing government will not succeed in tatttriiirrg a House of Asseriilily the majority of which would support thetii in odlce.

‘ I stri. Sir. Yours, TRUTH.

Ocn rruxr Iesnu.--We intend to defer our next Publication. until after the arrival of the English Mail. rovided it arrives by Thursda next. We wil not delay it beyond tbatda .

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Q’ The Rev. John Knox will preach (I). V.) in the llsbtlst Chapel. Charlottetown, next

Lord's dey. the 5th February. at 11 o’clook nisscoou. and half-past O in the evening.

The Mail parties attempted to cross on Saturday. ‘ but did not succeed. on account of too much thin ice l and lolly; crossed over on Monday in seven hours; ' returned on ‘Tuesday in about four hours. having ‘ about 4| rnlles water. Mitil reached town soon after 4 p. ni.—Passerigers—Going: Mr. Rogers; return- ing : Messrs. 'I‘. Webster. Stewart, Brent.

CHARLO'I'l‘E'I‘0WN TOTAL ABSTINENCE SOCIETY.

A Public Meetihg of the above Society will be held in the Temperance Hall, on Tuesday evening next. at 8 o'clock. when the Rev. D. Fitz Gerald will deli- ver a lecture on " 'I‘eiiiperance in connection with Education.

We learn that letters are received mentio- ning that the Hon. D. Duly has been appointed Lieutenant Governor of Prince Edward Island ; the present Lieutenant Governor of that Island —Sir Alexander Bnnnertnan—-being appointed Governor in Chiefof the Baliamne.—Monlreai Pilot.

No. I of“ The Mount Allison Academic Gazette," neatly printed, quarto size, I2 pages. and containing rt variety ofliternry matter, and information respecting Sack- villc Academy, has been received. The Gazelle is to be issued semi-annually.

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At Augustine Cove. on Thursday the 19th ult.. by John Lord, Esq.. J. P r. Peter Warren. rk River, to Elizabeth. youngest daughter of the late Mr. Oliver Webster, cf the fortrier place.

At Charlottetown. on ‘the 2d inst... by Rev. \_V. Snodgrase, Mr. Charles Fisher. Dog ltivsr. to Miss Sarah McDougall. Argyle Shore.

On the 2d inst., by the Rev. Donald McDonald.

Mr. Duncan Stewart, Klrloch. Lot 48. to Mary,

second daughter of Mr. John Dixon, Princetown cad.

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At Cavendish on the 19th ult. by the Rev. Isnac Murray, Mr. Andrew Clark Crosby. West River, to Sarah M‘Neill, ofthe former place.

On Wednesda . the 25th instant, by the Rev. Henry Crrwford,b’lr. William Dingwell, eldest son ofCharles Dingwell. Esq.. to Miss Margaret Jane Ross. both of Saint Poter’u Buy.

On Tuesday, the Slut January, at the_ residence of the Bride's father. by the Rev. Dr. Jenkins, D. 0. William Welsh. Esquire, to Maria J., eldest dangli- ter of Thomas Petliick, Esq.

On Monday. the 30th ult., b the Rev. Mr. Strong. Mr. William F. Morris, to l\ in Williams. lwlll Of Cliarlottetowu. formerly of Bideford, Devon.

Died .

On the 2Iat ult.. on the road lending front the Mal- peque Road to Tryori, after it wt-ck's illness, Anne, relict of the Into Mr. Donald McLear. aged 47 years, leaving a disconsolute family to mourn herqloaa. ‘ She was much respected and beloved. and died with a full hops ofn glorious resurrection.

Charlottetown Miarkets, Feb. let.

Beef. (small) lb. 3d u did ' Lard, 311 I 945 Do., by quarter, 2]tl a “d 'l'tIll0V'i 8" ‘ 19‘! -0.4., 3 ud Wool. Ia Rd a la dd 04)., (nmnll) iii a 7d Itimeapitn. yd. 8s 6d a 5a In it. per . is M , ' - 3'1 ssinb. per lb. 8d a 5d Oatmeal. per lb. 2d Vggl, Per lb , I ; lisrley. lMIlltt!I,2lIotl 3! 3d 3,? ,, | 126.] 3175;] l’)nts|.B l Zna Jud u . erqt., an u‘ out areyiP¢r '- l‘urkeye,P Be a be ‘ 'otatces.busb. 2s Sdn2s Gd ‘owls, ‘Id a is { Jarrots. pei bush. 2s6d Jocks. each, I n In 3d ; ’l|I|7|!_iP"‘l""‘~ 'l‘urnipu bush lot] a Is ‘ hlbfll elk‘ I 3d 3 5“ Egge,per dozen, IN a Is ' —'nrtridgcs, each 6d tl 9d hears, a ‘Id a lay, per ton, I00s 120s Butter, (fresh) Is a In 2d titraw,percwt. It Do., (by the tub) 10d a Is Geese each. I5 3d 3 2'

AUCTIONS.

Apples, Onions. Rope, Mathemati- cal Instruments, Ohess Men, etc. in JAMES MORRIS.

Y Auction. on TUESDAY next. the 7th inst., at 11 o'clock, at the Subscriber's Stile Room. ('I.‘rctnain's Corner.)- 20 bbls. JPPL ES. I5 do ONIONS. 4 sets Mathematical Instruments. 8 coils Grass Rope. 6 Cooking and Franklin Stoves, 9 sets Ivory and Wood Chess Mon. I0 Rope Mats. I0 Cocoa Nut Mats. I4 Hearth Brushes. 24 sets Shoe Brushes, Scrubbing Brushes. Carriage Brushes. Counter Whisks, &c. c. Feb. 4. IBM.

EXTEJVSIVE S./ILE or Dry Goods, Gin. Brandy, Spirits, Tea, Sugar, doc.

BY JAMES MORRIS,

Y Auction. on FRIDAY . ltltb February inst., st II o'clock. at the Store of Mr. Pinacr. Gave. Queen-street. the whole of his STOCK IN TRADE, Comprising, in psrt— 20 bales grey . white and printed Ccttons. do Satinetts, Dceskiris nnd Twecds. do stri red Sliirtings nnd Deninis; A great variety cl’ Orleans. Coburgs, Alpacas. De- lnines, Shawls, llandkerchit-ls. black and wltite 'I'hrsad, Cotton Balls. Tape. Buttons. Ribbons. &c. & Etc.

S0 chests Tea.

40 boxes Tobacco. O hhds. Gin. Ill boxes Candles.

IO uns. Spirits. 60 dox.Brooms and Buckets. 6 lids. Brandy. 10 cases Boots and Slices. 8 crates Glass and Earthenware.

Terrris of Sale-—For £10. a credit of 2 months; for £20 and upwards. a credit of 8 months will be given. on approved note of hand.

Feb. 4. ISBI.

"A NOTICE.

SEALED Tenders will be received until the 25th of February. by the Subscriber. at his residence. from iisons, Bricklayers. Carpenters and Joiners, for Building a Brick Ilouss. 46 feet by Ill. two sto- ' Plans and Specification to be seen at Mr. lleirav San-rrs's. Prince-street. who issppoiiited

u 5 . ar. 20 boxes Soap.

to superintend the same in its erection. Tentleru for Plasterin will pleo be received. - GE I'()STER, Stanhcpe. Charlottetown, s . 4. I854. onaw A

Carriages! carriages! Carriages 1' i THE Subscriber. thankful for past favors, takes

this cpportunitylto inform his friends. and the public generally. I t b has removed to Green's Shore. and wil be prepared to furnish Carriages, of every dssuri Ian, at ptuttcricst notice; and he hope. by punctual ysed good workmanship. ts merits share of public patronage.

JOHN TODD.

NEW DS. HI’. Subscriber is now receiving. per “ Sir Jllszanller" and " Helen" from Liver ii, 182 PACKJGBS .Mls‘RCH.dJl/‘DI .8. suitable for the present and cotnir seasons. which. having been personally selected from some of the first Houses in mg nd and Glasgow, he is enabled to o or to his customers at extremely low prices for prompt psyriient. 'I‘hc STOCK cornprisss:— I0 Cllca Ready Made Clothing.

do Hats and Caps.

do Dress Mateiials.

do Haberdashsr .

do Laces und h illinery.

do Gloves, do Silks. Ribbons and Velveta, do Jewellory,

do

are.

'I‘runlts Iloots and Shoes. Bales Cloths. Hales grey and white Calicoee,

do Linen Draper .

do Carpets and Flannels.

do Paper Hangings.

Clients Tait,

Packages Groceries,

do llurdwuro and lronmon cry.

DANI .L DAVIES.

Charlottetown, Nov. 4, I853.

filbtérns —- ¢G=€99QO¢IDr—uB_EOO9

Carpenters’ Tools. US'I‘ received per Schooner " Fanny." an assort- ment of the above. among which tire- I. dt. II. Sorby's Cast Steel Socket, Mortice and Firmer CHISSELS and GOUGES, Do. single and double PLANE IRON Jack. Smoothing and Trying PLANES. Grecian nnd Quirk U. G. Grecian Oveloe,

Gages nnd 'l'nrkey Oi Stones,

Crosscut, liatid. 'l‘annon and Mill SAWS.

Srnitlis' and Carpenters‘ Files. &,c. Cheap fot cash, at the Store of

DANIEL DANIES.

Queen street. Jan. 26. I854.

FALL ARRIVALS.

HE Subscriber has received, on Consignment,

per schrs. Mary June and Isabella. front BOSTON, a quantity of GOODS. which he ofl'ers for Sale at his Store. Queen Street, consisting in part of—-I00 pieces grey, white and printed Cottons. balee of striped Shirtings. Deuinms and Iled-ticks. Furniture Cottons, window blinds. Handkerchiefs, satinette and docskins, vestirigs, shawls. table cloths. doc

Also, 60 cheats, half-chests and Iblbs. boxes Congou TEA, 'I‘ierces Rice. ltlids. Muscovado Molasses, boxes Raisins, Drnrria Figs. Drums Jews Applea. dozens Buckets. Brooms. nests Tube, Pilot Hrend. barrels Pitch, 'I‘iir. and Rosin, Franklin and other S'I'0VF.S reams writng and wrapping Paper. cane and wooden seated Chairs. a variety of Brass Clocks, boxes Boots nud shoes, 50 gross Matches. 50 boxes