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Tue Darty Examiner is for sale every day on the trains east and west, and at the follow- ing places .

H. A. Harvie, Charlottetown.

A. D. Haszarp, ”

T. O'CONNELL,

T. L. CHarpEeE.ye,

S. T. Ne_mMes ”

G. A. AITKEN, Georgetown.

D. SUTHERLAND, Souris East.

A. McActay, Head St. Peter's Bay.

D. Eaax, Mount Stewart.

H. Beer, Southport.

Geo. O’ Neri, Halfway House.

Morroy J. Hvenss, County Line Station.

Eomunp Camppect, Prince County Book- store, Summerside.

W. D. MeNetit, Alberton.

Joun J. Arsneaux, Tignish.

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ILY KXAMINER.

~ DECEMBER 26, 1878.

Christmas Day.

birth of Christ was universally observed in this city. ‘The advice of a popular preacher, ‘‘first to the Sanctuary and then to the home circle’ was generally followed by citizens. In the after- noon, however, a large number disported themselves on the ice of ‘‘Governor’s Pond.” It was pleasing to note that there was not so much drunkenness as in former years.

THe joyful anniversary of the

Maii Arrangements.

Unver the arrangement of last year the Halifax mail took from three to five days tecome to this city. Now we have the Halifax morning papers here on the even- ing of the day on which they are issued. So much for the new Government. By the way, the public is not aware that a special train,fconnecting with the Northern Light, leaves Charlottetown for Georgetown at 5.30 o'clock every evening.

‘Tus Stipendiary Magistrates Court opened early this forenoon, in anticipation of a large day's work. Daniel McNevin was the first appearance ; he was arrested early on Christmas eve, being boisterous and show- ing signs of intoxication. He was excused with $2 and costs or eight days, Alex. McCabe, Rodk. Gillis and Daniel Carroil, arrested for the same offence, were excused in like manner. Donald McDonald, F. Mutch, Geo. MeCormack and John Keenan, arrested for a like offense, were similarly disposed of. Francis McEntee appeared on Queen Street yesterday in general regalia— ancient swallow tail coat with brass but- tons, gray pantaloons, gray beaver with a large display of erape. His appearance created much merriment, and when Francis took a position at the London House he at- tracted a larged crowd. Mr. Nicholson, who is a tailor, passed the way, and noticed that the coat—the most attractive feature in the dress—was similar to one stolen from his shop. He made a complaint to that effect at the police station and Francis was arrested. This morning he proved that he got the coat from Sandy Carpenter ; that he had no suspicion of it been stolen ; because it looks so much like the venerable coat which the late William Byers used to wear on election days. He was disc ed and thec at was ——_ Mr. Nicholson. Michael Purcel and Francis Began rere. charged with being two of a crowd who attempted to rescue the prisoners Rapsom and McNevin while they were on their way to the jail on ‘Tuesday morning in charge of Constables Burns and Warren. The constables were fol- lowed from *s corner by a crowd of young fellows whose actions showed that they were about to rescue the prisoners. They were compelled to take the prisoners into Mr. Cartis’ residence and await assistance. While there some one in the crowd passed a pint of whiskey to Rapsom, but before he could drink much of it the constables took it from him. After getting assistance they proceeded to the jail aud were followed by the noisy crowd to the corner of Sydney and Pownal streets. Mr. Curtis, the vay Sheriff, requested the Court not to be hard with the parties arrested this time, as he merely caused their arrest to establish the precedent that none shall in any way intimidate a constable while in charge of a prisoner. The Magistrate showed the seriousness of the offence and then discharged the prisoners.

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Tuer is no chance of Courtney and Han- lan coming together again, at least not tilllate in the season. Mr. Webster says there was a sort of tacit understanding that Courtney was to receive a couple of thousand dollars for row- ing at Montreal, but no papers were signed and the money was not paid. He states that the coming aspirants to the championship are Mr. G. W. Lee, of Newark, N. J., now ama- teur champion, and Mr. F, Davis, of Portland. The latter he as a wonderful sculler. He will not challenge Hanlan right off, but will first try some second rank professionals.

EARTHQUAKEIN ScoTLanD.—An earthquake occurred on Tuesday, Dec. 3rd, at Balmacara and other parts of the district of Loch Alsh, on the west coast of the county of Ross, oppo site the Isle of Skye. The shock was very marked, tye tremulous motion of the cart): being distinctly felt, and the houses shaking violently. At Balmacara the shock occurred at 5 o'clock, and at Plocton, five miles distant, between 7 and 8.

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Tue Elfin is still making her trips to-day through the floating ice between Charlotte town and Southport. There is a good deal of ice inthe harbor, and a night of hard frost would probably close it up.

ah cnaniidintntiIal terete Exection of Officers for Port la Joie En-

campment will be held at Oddfellow’s Hall, this evening at 8 o'clock.

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The Arson Case.

FURTHER EXAMINATION.

Tuurspay, Dee. 26,

Cartes Dockenporrr sworn—! heard of the fire at Mr. Sellars next day. I live with my father. William lives at Lot 48. George lived with my father at the time of the first fire. I had no particular conver- sation with him about the first or second fire, On my oath I never was on Mr. Sellars’ premises after night without his knowledge or consent. If I said so it was only in way of “jest.” I know John Mooreside. I cannot say that I ever told him that I shaved Mr. Sellars’ horses tail.

burned Sellars’ barn. I might. I don’t think I did. I don’t deny telling him that [ have shaved the horses tails. On the night of the last fire I was at the North River, at Mr. Edward Younker’s. I left home about six o'clock, and arrived at Edward Younker’s about eight o'clock. { stayed there till about 12 o'clock. After I left there I stopped talk- ing to a girl. I did not get home till probably two o'clock. It is five miles from Younker’s to my place. I saw the fire on Warren's hill and galloped the horse, for I thought my brother’s place was burned. [ met parties on the road who told me the barn was burnt. I was in the two churches on my way up to Younker’s. I cannot swear that | said to any person that the fact of iny being a church member threw ail Mc. Sellars’ suspicions off me. I did not see my brother George the night of the second fire. I was with him at singing school on the night of the first fire. The singing school broke up at 11 o'clock. I never knew

4 Abraham Rapsom till 1 saw him brought

into Court. I do slightly remember seeing the face at McKinley’s once or twice.

Cuantes Herrott sworn: I know George and William Dockendorff. I don’t know Abraham Rapsom. We live not fifty yards from Mr. Seller’s land. I remember the night of the first fire. I was in Mr. Seller's shop the night of the first fire. I was not in company with George Dockendorff on the night of the first fire. I was out of Mr. Sel- ler's before the shop was shut that night. I never smashed Mr. Seller's windows. I was living on Mr, Seller's farm at the time of the first fire. I remember that Mr. Seller’s dog was shot. I was with Mr. George Docken- dorff that night. He did not shoot the dog in my presence. We were at the Division that night. When we were going home we heard two shots. It was a day or two after that I heard the dog was shot. I do not know who shaved the horses’ tails. 1 was at Wm. Dock- endorff's at Southport the night the horses’ tails were shaved. We were at Mr. Jacob Dockendorff's, at North River, the next night. That was Sunday night. I I had a horse at Cumming’s. had no con- sultation with Geo. Dockendorff about the or- igin of the fire. I don’t know what was said about the fire after ittook place. I know nothing about money changing hands after the fire. I didn’t receive any money for settin the fire anyhow. I was in bed at nine o’cloc on the night of the second fire.

Wa. Yeo sworn: I remember the night Mr. Seller’s dog was shot. It was in the fall of the year before the first fire. I sampoene, the dog was shot by Charles Herroll and Geo Dockendorff. It was avery bright moonlight night. 1 ran out when I heard the shot, and saw a wagon going up that way. I went into the house, and when I came out I saw two men of the appearance of Herroll and Docken- dorff driving past. I followed, and they crossed the bridge I stood on the sand below the bridge. They then came back, and as they passed where I was stand- ing I heard them talking and laughing about a dog. I have no doubt but it was Geo. Dock- endorff and Herroll that shot the dog. The morning after the horses’ tails were shaved I saw the hair lying at the fence, apparently as if they had backed the horses up against it to avoid kicking. My brother-inlaw, Robert Wyand, was with me at the bridge.

To Mr. Shaw—When I saw the wagon first I could not tell who was in the wagon, but I knew it was Dockendorff’s horse by its smart a I could not tell who shaved the horses’ tails by their peculiar gait or step.

Joun MoorestpE sworn—I remember when

Mr. Sellers’ horses tails were sheared. The tails were sheared in the night. Charles Dockendorff told me that himself and his brother Seong were two of the party that shaved the tails. Hetold it to me going up the ferry road to Cornwall. I did not pump him on the matter, that I remember. I don’t remember of Mr. Sellers’ accusing him of shear- ing the tails. Dockendorff told me the reason the people would not accuse him of doing those things was because he was a member of the Baptist Church. To Mr. Shaw—1l could not tell how that conversation came up. I think we were talk- ing about the horses Sinn been shaved. Be- fore that I had no suspicion who shaved the horses. I could not tell whether he was jok-. ing at the time or not. He told me it ina secret. I divulged the secret the last time the horses tails were shaved. The horses tails were shaved three times.

To Mr. Palmer—We had clothes stolen a couple of nights before the last Exhibition. There were two shirts and two pairs of stock- ings. I had no suspicion where they went, or who took them.

Rogr, Cum?:1xnes, eworn—lI am a brother of Jacob Cummi I don’t think I heard from Chas. Herrol that Mr. Sellar’s dog was shot. It was Wm, Yeo told me about it. Probably I told Robert Pollard that Herrol shot the dog, and Geo. Dockendorff held the horse while he did so. It was Daniel McKinley put the kerosene oil on Mr. Sellar’s dog. It was done in the hall of the old Baptist Church. 1 think the oil was fired. I wiil not deny that Geo. Dockendorff was their at the time the dog was fired. I saw the dog on fire about five minutes after the oil was put on. (This witness was most unwilling to answer ques- tions put to him. He trifled with his oath in a manner in which the counsel said was ter- rible and degrading. Mr. Palmergmoved that he, as an example for others, be committed to jail and held in solitary confinement, and that

e be allowed to name some clergyman who would remain with him while there, and in- struct him in the trnths of holy religion. As the matter on which he was being examined was not directly to the issue, the Court re- fused, and the examination was continued without obtaining anything material on the

THe Northern Light has made her trips regularly since Monday.

issue.) Hesaid he had some conversation

with Duncan Scott in his field. He said it;Frames 40 cents each. U He did! Street.

was a serious matter for Mr. Sellar.

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I don’t think I ever told Mooreside that 1:

not speak of the fire to any one else that he remembered.

Rorr. Portarp sworn: I remember the first fire. I heard that Mr. Sellers had a watch dog shot. Robt. Cumming said he knew who shot the dog, he did not name any particular person. George Dockendorff is not to my knowledge, a member ot the church. He led the choir in his church. He discon- tinued leading the choir on account of a charge preferred against him.

Duncan Scorr sworn: I cannot give any information aboat setting fire to Mr. Seller's dog. Isaw the dog on fire. It was at the breaking up of a singing school. I was out- si le and saw the dog running round outside the church ina blaze. I don’t know who tired the dog, nor anything about either time the horses were shaved or who shaved them. ] had no conversation about the origin of the fire. 1 don’t know anything abont shoot- ing the dog. : :

To Mr. Shaw—Mr. Seller hinted that this party shaved the horses’ tails. He also hinted that I set fire to the dog. ;

Witu1amM Scorr—I know nothing concera- ing the shooting of the dog. 1 heard that Yeo had blamed Dockendorff and Herrol. ] know nothing about the fire. 1 had a conver- sation with George Dockendorff about the last tire—about its being a bad job for Sellar. ,} WiniiaM WARREN—Remembered the time the dog was shot and remember the mare that Mr. Dockendorff had at that time. Thought Mr. Yeo’s testimony regarding the step was correct. Could not distinguish her step from a dozen others. ‘

Ewen McGrecor—When we sent, after William Dockendorff on Sunday morning last he told us that he did not know Herrol any ‘more than that he had been to his place in the hey making, and that he (William Docken- dorff) left him at home on the following Sun- day morning.

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The Colonial Land Surveyor.

AppREssEp To JoHun Watrer, Esq., M. P.

I.

With compass true, and peinted stakes,

His way the bold Surveyor makes,

Through swamp and dingle, mire ard brakes, Through copse and forest brown ;

The hardy lictors clear the line

Of cedar, maple, birch, or —

We sing from breakfast till we dine, Contralto, Bass ‘* Set !” ‘‘Down!”

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At noon we dine, and take our rest,

Within some hardy settler’s nest,

In bark and shingles warmly drest, A snug and cosy plan!

Can Greece, or Switzerland the free,

Present a sight more fair to see,

Than this, wherein the forest tree Gives place to busy man?

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Dear Squire of Bear Wood, could I see Your face beneath yon spreading tree, How glad and joyous should I be

A welcome warm to give ! And now, dear Walter, tell me true, Have you so very much to do, You can't my emer steps pursue, To roam these wilds and forests through, (‘Fresh fields” they’d be, ‘‘and pastures new,” As old John Milton’s fancy drew),

And see how settler’s live ?

Vicw DHOMNUIL NaN OrD.

NOTE.

‘To-morrow to fresh fields and pastures new.” —Milton’s Lycidas.

Rates of Exchange.

Hawirax, Dec. 24. Sterling Exchange, 60 days........ 88 " _ a Ot Calle Tamales. «... 2.62066. iiencoen 103 U. S. Currency drafts............... + prem Gold Cheques, New York............ + prem is ee eee + prem Drafts on Montreal.............. 0 4 prem 7 Newfoundland............ 1 prem

New York Quotations. New York, Dec. 24

Ci OE ns eee a AE RN par. Sterling, 60 days sight.................. 4 84 Me I 0 SE 0dEs Cl Fans. Oe k wcady 4 87

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Special Notices.

Lapies’ Murrs, from one dollar and up- wards, at Robert Young’s. —

Boy your Flour at Beer & Goff’s.

Lapres’ real Mink Muffs, for three dollars and a half, at Robert Young’s.

Buy your Watches and Jewelry at E. W. Taylor’s.—dec 21 4i

HeapgvuarTers for Ladies’ Wool Ties, Scarfs, Clouds, &c., &v.,—Robert Young’s.

Have you seen the Christmas Tree at ‘‘ The Confectionery ” ?

SomgerHinc New.—Chinese and Japanese Christmas and New Year’s Cards at Lzew1s’.

Were can you get the best Boots and Shoes for the least money? At Gass’

THE place to have your carriages carefully stored for the winter, is at P. H. Trainor’s, 82 Kent Street.—3i eod

Cakk of all sinds is sold at reduced prices at ** The Confectionery.”

Beer & Gorr are selling Fruit and Pound Cake, Biscuit, Confectionery, Nuts, Raisins, Figs, Green Grapes, Oranges, Apples, Citron Peel, Essences, etc., etc., very choice for Christmas.

Kent Srreet.—Toys, Christmas Cards, etc., and alsoafew Fireworks for sale at Kent Street Book and Stationery Store, between Great George and Prince streets.

Dec. 12—10i S. T. Nuwaes.

_Curisrmas anp New Yrars.—Now is the time for presents. Call at Lewis’ Pho ph Gallery and see the great variety of and other Chromos.. Christmas and New Year's cards in great variety, cheapest in the city ; all kinds of Frames, in velvet and fancy wood, wall pockets and brackets. If you

ENTERTAINMENT |

LITERARY and MUSICAL ENTES-

TAINMENT, in aid of the eye School, will be given in St. James’ Hall (ol St. James Church), on

FRIBAY, DEC. 2%,

> mecing at § o'clock p. m. onPhe programme includes some of the best literary and musical talent in the city.

-esion, 20c.; three of one family, 50c. Admission, “""in_ C. JAMES, Secretary.

Dec. 26.—2i 5

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Just Arrived.

SIDES NO. 1 NEW YORK SOLE OO LEATHER, :

40 Casks KEROSENE OIL, 130° test.

A. KENNEDY, Queen street.

J QUIRK has removed his shop to new oJ . building. two doors to the right. Ch’town, Dec.“26.—h pres {m

“GRAND

ENTERTAINMENT

NEW YEAR'S NIGHT, ORANGE YOUNG BRITONS,

ORANGE HALL.

To consist of Addresses, Readings, Solos, Duetts, Quartettes, Recitations, &c.

The O. Y. B’s of Summerside will take part in the programme. A ,good time may be ex- pected. Admission 15 cents. Doors open at 74 o'clock, p. m. Entertainment to begin at 8,

WM. D. TANTON, Chairman Com. Dec. 24—2i tues

_ TENDERS.

Mayor’s Orrice, CuarwoTretown, P. E. L, Dee. 24th, 1878. “MEALED TENDERS will be received at S this Office until the noon of TUESDAY, the 3lst day of Nec., from persons willing to keep in repair the Pumps of the City of r lottetown, according to Specification to be seen at the City Council Chamber. The Council is not bound to accept the lowest or any tender. By order. W. B. MORRISON, City Clerk.

S. 3. NORTHERN LIGHT

ILL MAKE DAILY TRIPS, unti further notice (Sundays excepted), leaving Georgetown at SIX a, m., and leaving Pictou at HALF-PAST ONE, p. m., weather

permitting. eae” po: ears ent of Department. Ch’town, 24th Dec., 1878—-

For Sale or to be Let,

A NEW TWO-STORY (double tenement)

HOUSE, situate on Douglas Street, about 200 feet from the corner of Queen and Douglas Streets. The property is situated in a part of the City where real estate is ‘increas- ing in value every year. For terms, &c., apply

in Charlottetown to A. A. McLean Barrister-at-Law, or to the Subscriber.

ALEX. MUNN. Southport, Dec. 24, 1878—1m eod

Musical 3 Literary!

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Tur Prince Streer

METHODIST SABBATH SCHOOL

WILL GIVE ONE OF THEIR

Popular Entertainments

--IN THE—

Basement of the Church,

—-ON THE—

EVENING OF MONDAY NEXT,

the 30th inst. To commence at 8 o'clock. Admission onty TEN CENTS. Dec. 23—3in

Sq-,

NEW YEAR, 1879!

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The Confectionery

Is the best place in town for the sale of Fruit,

Cale,

want to give your friends a good Phetograph, call and have it taken at Lewis’. All kinds of |

Pictures framed to order, cheap. Motto

Fastry, &z. A Large Assortment of Holiday Confections, Cakes, &c., for the little ones, at reasonable

pper Great George , prices.

Dec, 21, 1878—

House Wanted.

ANTED TO RENT—A House with 8 W or 10 rooms; one with small en and in the western part of the town preferred, Enquire at this Uilice. —

Ch’town, Dec. 24-—-tf

Christmas Presents

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W Year Gils

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HARVIE’S BOOKSTORE.

Free Gifts to All Cash Gasian).3 During the Holidays !

SEALED ENVELOPE, containing a A No. represeuting an article, worth from

Five Gents to Five Dollars !

will be presented to each purchaser of Goods, at Retail Prices, for every Dollar’s worth bought for Cash, during the

CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR HOLIDAYS

—AT— HARVIE’S BOOKSTORE.

The distribution will commence on Monday, the 23rd inst. Charlottetown, Dec. 21-

Just Opened

A SPLENDID ASSORTMENT

Klectro - Plated Ware !

In New Styles and Patterns, just the thing for

Christmas Presents.

A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF

GOLD AND SILVER,

WALTHAM & GENEVA

WATCHES

Gold, Silver, Gold-Plated

and Jet

JHWHLRY !

IN AN ENDLESS VARIETY OF PATTERNS AND PRICES. —aALSo—

FIFTY DIFFERENT STYLES OF AMERICAN & FRENCH

CLOCKS!

AT PRICES TO SUIT ALL.

W. W. Wellner.

81 North Side Queen Square, Ch’town, Dec. 17, 1878. boa sn year

Queen Square Livery Stables,

NORTH SIDE QUEEN SQUARE.

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rUNHE Subscriber, havi urchased a num. _ber of New Sleighs and ‘urs, is p to hire Single and Double Teams, at shortest po. during the winter.

orses, Coaches, Buggies snd O WwW kept for hire daily, Sundays eee ae ERMs REASONABLE.

STEPHEN T,. STUMBLES. Ch’town, Dec. 12, 1878—im 2aw ar ne 4i

GENUINE NEW YORK SINGER SEWING MACHINES

THE BEST IN THE WORLD.

Buy only the GENUINE.

Beware of

COUNTERFEITS.

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None genuine with

out our Trade Mark stamped on the arm of the Machine.

THE SINGER MANUF’G CO. SOLD IN 1877

282,812 Machines, being the largest number of Sewing Machines ever sold by any Company in a single year. Machines sold on monthly payments.

Rozerr Youne, Sole Agent of P. E. Island South Side Queen a dang Charlottetown. Nov. 30, 1878—2aw tf

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