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Preparations in St. John.

The St. John ‘* Sun” says :—The excite- ment in the city increases hourly as the date of the arrival of the Vice-Regal party approaches, and on all sides the sound of preparation is to be heard. Additional im- portance attaches to the visit of the Marquis of Lorne from the fact that he will arrive in this city on the anniversary of his birth- day, August 6th, 1845. Arches are going up rapidly in the principal streets, gexten- sive repairs are being made in the Court House and Reed’s Castle, and to day the work of decorating the Intercolonial depot will be commenced, it having been decided that the Marquis and Princess will be re- ceived at that point.

On motion, a sum not exceeding $40 was allowed the volunteers for refreshments during the first day of the visit.

No. 2 Hose Company set forth the pro- priety of erecting an arch near their house, through which the Vice-Regal party would pass into the Court House on the night of the levee and drawing-room, and vol:inteer to erect the arch if the committee will pay for the material. A communication to this effect was read by the Mayor and laid on the table, pending an inquiry into the state of the committee’s finances. During the discussion that arose out of this request, it was stated that the expense of fitting up the Court House would be $600, and that only about $245 of the total amount sub- scribed remained unappropriated, to meet contingent expenses.

At the suggestion of Chief Engineer Smith, it is decided, if the night propesed for the illumination be wet, to postpone the illumiuation until the next evening— notice of the postponement to be given by the fire alarm sounding ten strokes.

A sub-committee, to interview the bands and ascertain the cost of music during the reception, has been appointed.

Maritime Lodge, I. O. G. T., intend de- corating and illuminating the Good Tem- plars’ Hail, King street, as follows :—

In the centre of the building there will be a flagpole surmounted by a wreath, with strings ef lanterns leading from the top to the two sides of the building. Over the top front of the building there will be a large arch, surmounted by a large star, bearing the words, ‘“‘ MARITIME LODGE,” and hung on the under side with Chinese lanterns. Running aleng the roof under the arch will be the letters ‘‘ L. O. or G. T.” and on the columns supporting the arch will be ‘‘ No.” and ‘‘ 52,” the number of the lodge. The cornice will be hung also with Chinese lanterns, and in the centre will be a shield with the words ** FAITH, HOPE AND CHARITY.” On the three windows there will be words in transparent letters. In the centre one there will be, ‘‘ WELCOME TO OUR CITY.” In the easterly one will be, **LORNE,” and in the other, or westerly, ‘**LOUISE.” Below this again there will be a row of Chinese lanterns.

A number of merchants and professional men of Prince William street have in pro- jection an arch, and the work of collecting subscriptions for that purpose is now going on. Some details are as yet unsettled, the most important being its location, but these will probably be settled at a meeting which is intended to be held this morning. The arch will be a remarkably handsome one, and in no way behind any of the other in different parts of the city. It will be of the heavy Medizeval style, and was designed by Mr. J. C. Dumaresque. There will be three arches in it, the main or central one, and two sinaller side ones. Over one of the side arches there will be “LORNE” and over the other *““LOUISE.” On the main one will be the word “‘WELCOME,” and hanging from the centre will be a number of Chinese lanterns. Over the word ‘‘wEL- coME” wil! be a large colored light, and on the columns dividing the main from the smaller arches will be lions cowchant, with large colored lights at the tep centre. Over the centre will be a large square battlement, surmounted by the royal ceat of arms and a staff with the British flag. Flags will be dispayed from the battlement, and the whole will be tastefully relieved with ever- greens.

The Plague-Stricken South.

The following letter from an old acquain- tance residing in the Southern States was handed to us for publication :

Wivona, Miss., July 21, 1879.

Dear - , Ipresume you have be- fore this heard that we are again threaten- ed with the terrible scourge of yellow fever. The city of Memphis—less than 100 miles from here —is doomed. The fever is spread- ing all over the city, and the whole country is ina terrible state of excitement. Ail towns and counties are quarantined against Memphis’ freight and passengers; and, as I write, a big nigger is marching up the street beating a bass drum to summon the people to a meeting at the Court House, to make further quarantine regulations. The people are, indeed, terribly excited. The experience of last year was sufficient to ter-’ rify them; and the population of all our towns are fleeing in every direction. Many families who cannot afford to go north, go to the woods and camp out. Grenada— twenty miles from here—not as large as Summerside—lost 400 last year. So you can imagine the feeling among the people. As for myself, I am feeling better than I have for years, and have decided to stick here, so also Mrs. Mac.

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Tue ‘* Phoenix” eleven will leave here by Monday’s boat, to play the return match with the ‘‘Garrison” at Halifax. The eleven selected are—Capt. Freeland, F. Mitchell, W. ©. Hobkirk, J. Yeo, F. Longworth, V. Longworth, L. Yeo, A. Liddell, J. H. Cath- rae,} R. Weeks and J. Moore. There will be an excursion to Halifax and back, for one fare. Those wishing to see the match can obtain their tickets from F. Mitchell, Esq., either at the Merchants Bank of Halifax, or on board the boat.

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THE VICH-REGAL VISIT. ‘THE

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.The Vice-Regal Visit.

Tur final action OF the City Council, last evening, we, think judicious. — It is, of course, incumbent upon the Lieutenant Governor—who receives a large salary to enable him to dispense hospitality on be- half of ,the public—te entertain the Gover- nor General {and the Princess Louise in a manner suited to their high rank and to the ‘expectations of the loyal people they are about to visit. We are sure that Lieut.- Governor ?Haviland appreciates the high and rare honor awaiting him. He is the first Lieutenant-Gevernor of Prince Edward Island who ever had an opportunity te en- tertain a British Princess cr British noble-

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Dati¥Y EXAMINER. |yucg?

OS Eek CR Coiititillo® Crabbé sai td becsion for An address could only be prepared after the Civic Elecion on Tuesday. With regard to the Reception, the city had always heretofore carried the,heavy end of the stick. He would like know what the Local Gov- ernment intended to do.

The Mayor said he interviewed the Lead- er of the Government with regard to that question and his answer was that the Local Government did not intend to spend one dollar, en the ground that the Lieutenant Governor should extend hosvitalities to the distinguished visitors.

Councillor Horne moved that a commitee of three be appointed to act in conjunction with the Committee appointed by the Gov- ernment.

Councillor Beer thought that, as_ the Government seemed to have ignored the existence of the City Council in this mat- ter, there was no call to appoint a commit- tee to act in conjunction with them—es- pecially as they were not going to spend any money.

Councillor Davy was not much surprised at the decision of the Government not to

man of the eminence of the Marquis of Lorne—the heir of Argyle. And certain are we that there are few who know better how to do it or who will be as proud to do it generously and creditably—even th ough itshould trench materially upon his re- sources.

the pride, of the Lieutenant Governor to entertain the Governor General and the Princess Louise, it is, we think, also in- cumbent upon the Local Government and the City Government to provide for them a handsome and generous reception. Of course some of their constituents will grumble; and there is really need for economy. But let the Vice-Regal Party

come here and be meanly treated, and the grumbling will be changed to a war of in- dignation from all sides. The Party will, of course, be accompanied by reporters for all the leading papers of Canada ; and just fancy the moral effect of a paragraph in the Mail, Globe, Gazette, and New York Herald, something like this : ‘‘ The recep- tion was a mean affair. There were about 20,000 persons present, and, at least, $10,- 000 must have been left in Charlottetown, which, passing from hand to hand, will pay off say $200,000 of debt. But the City ‘‘ could not afford” to pay a single dollar towards the reception. The Local Government, too, was strangely econ- omical. Every one agrees that the Island is a mean or rather poor place—though it is said that Lieutenant Governor Haviland enter- tained his distinguished visitors sumptuously.”’ There will, of course, be no need for such damaging reports to go over the length and breabto of North America; for we are con- vinced that the wanting and falsely economi- cal policy will speedily be reversed, and that the danger will rather be in too heavy an out- lay. Weare convinced ,that with good man- agement and candid co-operation, the Vice Regal party may be received in a way highly ~—- to themselves and quite satisfactory to all concerned at comparatively small ex- pense. The meeting on Wednesday evening, though rather late, is a good move.

Another Step.

We publish to-day a clear statement of the City finances on the 31st July. This has never before been done. And it is only rendered possible by the improved system introduced by exMayor Carvell and by the diligence of the City Clerk—Mr.

W. B. Morrison. The exhibit will, we think, gratify the citizens—who will, we are sure, study it with care.

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City Council.

A meeting of the City Council was held last evening. Present: His Worship the Mayor, Councillors Beer, Davy, Hooper, Horne, Crabbe, Koughan and Byrne.

DREDGING.

Read a letter from Mr. R. N. Irving, offering (1) te dredge around Pownal Whart for $1,650; or (2) the use of the dredge for $8.00 per day.

‘*TREMONT” No, 12.

Read a letter from Capt. Herbert Beer, of ‘Tremont Fire Engine,” asking for suction hose for said Engine.

Councillor Hooper thought it better to sell the Engine. In the olden time, under the old company, the ‘‘Tremont” was the most useful engine in the city—always in time at a fire and always doing good work. Under the new Company she never throws a stream—simply because she is in incem- petent hands. He moved to have the engine returned to her old position.

Councillor Horne seconded the motion.

Councillor Davy thought tbe motion in- judicious, as, if carried, King Square and the eastern part of the town would be left without protection.

Councillor Beer held the same view.

Councillor Koughan thought it would be wrong to remove ‘‘Tremont”’ unless another engine were put in the place of it. Councillor Crabbe thought the motion

spend any money on the occasion. It was in keeping with their character. For his part, he thought the Government should bear all the expense. Of course, the city would fix up Pownal Wharf for the recep- tion ; but beyond that it should not go. Councillor Burns thought that, if the Council had no money to spend, a meeting of the citizens should be immediately called.

But while it is clearly the duty, as it is | There was little time to go and come upon,

and it was a shame that some move has not already been taken.

Councillor Morris could not see the ob- ject of the Committee. The Government, it appeared, would do nothing, and the City Council simply could not afford to erect expensive arches, etc.

Councillor Beer moved that a Committee be appointed to prepare an address.

Councillor Hooper said we have no right to make out that we are poerer than we are. It is certain that financially we are in a better position than St. John, Halifax, or any of the cities which have come down handsomely in honor of the Queen’s dangh- terand the Queen’s representative in this country. If nothing were spent in receiv- ing these distinguished visitors, we should get a bad name as a disloyal pack.

The motion was put on Councillor Horne’s motion, which was defeated on the following division : Yeas-—-Councillors Horne, Hooper, Morris. | Nays—Council- lors Byrne, Beer, Davy and Crabbe.

POWNAL WHARF SLIP.

Read a letter from the Commissioner of Public Works, stating that, unless a slip were provided at which Rocky Point Ferry Boat could land passengers, the Govern- ment would cancel the contract. Referred to the Wharf Committee.

QUEEN’S WHARF.

Read a letter respecting repairs to Queen’s Wharf, which was referred to the ;Re- corder.

THE STIPENDIARY MAGISTRATE.

Councillor Beer moved that R. R. Fitz- gerald, Esq., be appointed Recorder.

Couneillor Crabbe quoted the following law, and contended that Mr. Fitzgerald could not be appeinted Recorder :—

38 Vic., Cap. 6, sec. 7.—‘‘ The person who shall be appointed Stipendiary Magis- trate for the City shall not fill any other office.”

After some discussion the matter was de- ferred.

THE VICE-REGAL VISIT AGAIN.

Councillor Byrne prefaced the following resolution with a neat speech:

** Resolved, That his Worship the Mayor call a meeting of the citizens on Wednesday evening next for the purpose of asking their co-operation in giving a suitable reception to the Marquis of Lorne and the Princess Louise.

Councillor Beer seconde1 the motion and it was unanimously carried.

FINANCIAL—A GOOD EXHIBIT.

Councillor Beer presented a report of the Finance Committee. The clerk read the following extract :—

A Comparative Statement of the Expenditure of the year’s 1877-78 and 1878-79.

From jAug. 1, Aug., °77|1878, to to Aug.,;Aug. 1, 78. 1879.

Classification.

ORDINARY EXPENDITURE, VIZ :—

The City Government/$2,280 35|$1,541 46 Police Department....| 9,558 18| 6,912 56 Licensing Board...... 101 13} 150 00 Market House and Hall} 1,513 98} 935 18 Fire Department...... 5,317 09 3,507 04 Street Lampsand Lights! 4,019 86! 4,543 99 Maintenance of Streets

and Squares...... Pumps, Wells,and Tank

oe eae 1,253 85, 1,606 31 Victoria Park....:.... 304 31; 882 12 Assessing and Collecting

<M a 1,431 22) 1,600 00 Interest and Discount.| 5,043 18| 7,202 35 Caen... oc. oo 234 24) 245 69 Printing, Advertising &

Stationery.........| 1,347 52; 897 64 Whetvee ss . us. 117 24 53 74 Miscellaneous ..........) 498 42} 781 65

i ‘ 7.553 $6) 3,225 71

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Mak. Miveiat. tie election in Ward Five on Tuesday text. 4

Fty Brick and Fly paper at Dodd’s Medical Hail. fang 2, 2wks t & f]

Montserrat Lime JvuICE, genuine, on draught at Dodd’s Medical Hall.

CAMPRELL’S WINE at Dodd’s

Medical Hail.

Tur body of Edward Lyons, whc§is miss from Souris since October last, was found Souris Keach yesterday evening. An inquest was held on the body to-day, the particulars

QUININE

y|of which we have not yet received,

Ruv. J. Paprrep, Principal of St. Mar, garet s Hall, Halifax is in the city.

Two very serious accidents occurred in {Doyle’s quarry, Souris, yesterday. The men therein employed were engaged in blasting. In the evening fa fuse did not take etlect on the powder in the rock and one of the men—whose name we have not yet learned—went te see the cause. As he stood over the blast hole the powder exploded, throwmg the unfortunate man into the air, breaking one of his leg in three places and inflicting other serieus injuries to his body. In the sane quarry in less than an hour after the above a like blasting accident ¢>- curred and another of the quarrymen was seriously if not fatally injured.

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A Splendid Lot of

Areophanes, Satins,

—SUITABLE FOR—

EVENING RECEPTIONS.

All requiring the RIGHT’ ARTICLE will be well satisfied by waiting their arrival.

JAMES DESBRISAY.

Aug. 2—4i

VALUABLE PROPERTIES

On Mount Edward and St. Peter’s Roads.

WILL SELL, Premises, on

Wednesday, the 6th inst,

AT 12 o’cLock,

The following Valuable Properties, eligibly situated on the St. Peter’s and Mount Edward Roads, within ten minutes’s walk of the City : Plot No, 9, 830x160 fect, on Mount Edward

Road,

Plot No. 15, 60x64x84 feet, on St. Peter’s Road.

Plot No. 40, 63x150 feet, on St. Peter’s Road, with a comfortable Two-Tenement Dwelling-House thereon.

Terms at Sale. WILLIAM DODD, Auctioneer.

at AUCTION, on the

Aug. 2—3i

and 1878-79: Aug. 1, || Aug. 1, celal 1877, to || 1878, to Classification, Aug. 1, Aug. 1, | 1878. 1879. Police Court... ..3%.t7: $2,423 15]| $1,125 23 City Court.........45. 902 81 943 55 Liquor Licenses...... +. 1,605 82}) 2,005 18 Mastek Talles.. . <> ass 1,224 22)! 1,132 22 Market Rents.......... 1,134 26 1,394 32 Market Hall .......... 315 00}; 346 00 Dog Tax. .s..2--0s-00% 233 00 Queen’s Wharf ........ 912 50 547 50 Pownal Wharf .......-. 127 40 138 52 Auction Licenses ...... 227 08 291 96 Truck Licenses..... .. 227 68} 152 75 City Hay Scales.... ...| 259 56 329 7 Weigh Bridge License. . 16 22 Circus License.......-. 16 00 on ena ac aang iat 1 a 221| 124 10 Manure Sold.......... 49 82; 12 88 Cite Beal....... 5%. 6 25){ 6 2 Miscellaneous.......... 9 02; 19 02 Government Grant. .... ‘| 1,300 @0 $9,498 - $10,102 26 Balance Sheet of thesCity of Charlottetown, 31st July, 1879. Dr. REAL ESTATE, VIZ: Market House and BAR. Weed. cd $33,596 54 Queens Wharf Pro- perty....>+ss:- 13,000 00 Pownal Wharf Pro- wONGYs...6.. 720s 22,773 53 Land Head Queen Reese ?. 6... 2,200 00 Land Spring Park ea ys 425 00 Land Spring Park.. 4,000 00 Engine House and Land No, 2..... 650 00 Engine House Graf- ton Street...... 2,000 00 Engine House No. 5 1,000 00 Engine House No.7 1,610 00 Engine House No.4 80000 82,095 07 PLANT AND MOVEABLE PROPERTY, VIZ :— 2 Steam Engines, 3 H. Engines, Hook & Ladders & Fur- ee ee eee 17,773 72 Fire bells & fixtures 2,029 00 Iron Safe....... ee 97 00 4 horses, trucks, &c. 800 00 City Scales& houses 680 80 Oil Lamps & frames ‘i111 00 Tank and Pump at Park (Spring).... 1,287 14 Watering Cart .... 70 00 Office and Hall Fur- Sithre.. os 4» «04 1,488 08 $24,336 74 Wardens of Alber- ton, due for Fire BOGINOs. 3h. ...- 400 00 Chief Engineer and City Clerk....... 300 00 J. J. O'Reilly ...... 636 21 Arrears of Assess- ment, 1878...... 7,258 03 Do. do. 1879 19,542 20 ORDINARY EXPENDITURE, VIZ :—- City Government. . . 855 84 Police Department 3,766 49 The Market House as ths oedae 423 90 The Fire Dep’t.... 2,104 30 The Street Lamps & ) Se: 2,140 86 Maint. ef Streets & RL oie’: + seuss 1,070 89 Pumps & Wells and Tank at S. Park.. 1,289 82 Victoria Park...... 558 05 Assessing & Col’cting SS. . ens 850 00 Interest & Discount 4.097 59 | EERE 155 59 Printing, Adv’tising 527 52 IES wv wnd s kcee 7 00 Miscellaneous ...... 532 63 18,380 48 $152,948 73 CR. LOANs, viz :— Deb’tures, old issue $ 6,755 01 Deb’ tures, new issue 86,100 00 $92,855 01 Hospital Fund ....... 97 00 School ‘Trustees of Ch’town, 1878.... 1,955 00 School Trustees of Ch’town, 1879.... 9,500 00 11,455 00 Unpaid Accounts..... 2,066 00 City Treasurer, per eon... 12,169 05 REVENUE, Viz :— Police Court........ 477 59 City Court......... 521 36 a *¢ ee 233 00 Liquor Licenses... . 900 00 Market Tolls...... 503 22 Market Rents...... 901 69 Market Hall....... 222 00 Auction Licenses... 97 32 Truck Licenses... .. 94 25 Queen’s Wharf..... 182 50 Pownal Wharf..... 80 18 City Hay Scales.... 264 89 Cher Wh ss 2s 2S: 3 75 Manure sold........ 3 38 WUE GES hhc ceccs: 5 52 Government Grant.. 650 00 Ass’ment, 1879, pd. 2,697 50 Ass’ment, 1879, unpd 10,478 90 18,317 05 Capital...... 15,989 62 $152,948 73 —_—_o-

Brick Building for Sale

HE SUBSCRIBER OFFERS FOR SALE that valuable property known as

“ MecCraith’s Brick House,”

situated nearly on the corner of Queen and Sydney Streets. This pro is one of the best business stands in the city. The house is three stories, fitted for shop and dwelling. If not sold by private sale before lst of Sep- tember next, it willon that day be offered at Public Auction. Terms easy. Title : teed. For full particulars apply at o of Reddin & McDonald, Solicitors, lottetown.

RICHARD REDDIN, Aug. 2, 1579.—eod tsale r

Shingles and Boards |

The Subscriber has for Sale—

25,000 PINE BOARDS, 140,000 CEDAR SHINGLES.

Landed at Pownal Wharf. W. D. STEWART,

Auctioneer, Aug. 2, 1879—1i wrens

WANTED 4 good COOK. Apply to f C. V. McGrecor, Hanover nae Prince street.— Aug 2 2i*

Wm. B. Morrison, City Clerk. Charlottetown, Ist August, 187 =T" ;

out of order; for, under the regulations, the Fire Department has full control of all | engines, ete. !

Motion lost ; and Captain Beers’ letter | laid on the table.

THE RECORDERSHIP.

Read a letter from Hon. T. H. Haviland. resigning the office of Recorder. Resigna- | tien accepted. ‘

VISIT OF THE GOVERNOR GENERAL AND THE

PRINCESS LOUISE. Read a letter from Major DeWinton, | containing information of the intended | visit of the Governor General. | Councillor Koughan presumed funds were wanted, and regretted that the City Council had none to spend. He moved that a com- mittee of three be appointed to prepare an’ address.

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| Furniture

40,574 43/34,085 44 CaPITAL AccoUNT, VIZ :— for Mayor's

Office... ........ 2f SOROaD Stage and Stairs at Mar-

ket. House.........] 27179 NewScales............ 280 80) New House for Steam

TR.» << wanes ; G48 72: Oil Lampsand Frames. . 111 00!

Macadamizing (new)...

4,655 36) Plank sidewalks (new)..

Sewersand Drains (new)| 2,216 25) Pump & Tank at Spring;

MU > ns Ce 1,287 14 VictoriaPark.......... 4,016 39 3,065 30. Pownal Wharf (addition)| 6 978 20 Bell Tower (bal. of con- '

tracts inc. stiieu' 1,079 75|

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W. B, Morrison, City Clerk.

| resolution to reduce the salary of the Sti- 6362 38 | the office of City Clerk and that of the City offices.”

Councillor Beer explained that this year the assessors of two years were paid.

NOTICE OF MOTION. Councillor Horne gave notice as follows :

‘* T hereby give notice that I will, at the next meeting of the City Council, move a

pendiary Magistrate, and to amate Court, and to have the same head to both

Council adjourned. ee _._-

MAIL NOTICH.

M 0 o'clock, p.m., on THURSDAY in each week, to be forwarded via Rimouski and also on MONDAY, the 4th and 18th inst., at 4 o'clock, a. m., to be forwarded via Halifax. Mails to be forwarded via Summerside and Shediac and also for all places on the route to Summerside and in Prince County, will be closed daily at 5.30 o’clock, a. m., also fer Summerside direct, at 5 p. m. Mails to be forwarded via Steamers to ete as ne nee every MONDAY, NES - URSDAY and 8 “ DAY, at 5 o'clock, a. m. er Mails for Georgetown and Souris East, and

Brrcuer’s Lecrures,—A plan of the Lee

_ture Room will be ready and can be seen at’

Geo. E. Full’s store, on Monda morning, | Aug. 4th, where, on the payment yf ten cents |

extra, parties desiring can secure any seats. | they may prefer.—augda 2i 7

all places on those routes, will be closed daily

at 6 o'clock, a. m. Post Office open from §, a.m., till 9, p. m. A. A. MACDONALD,

Post Office Charlottetown, ) . ’ Aug. 2nd, 1879. \

i has desided fst to eutitest

{ral Reception}

EVENING FLOWERS,

Kid Gloves, Ke., oo

ILS for Great Britain will be closed at

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