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~ PEBRUARY 10 (380

Legislative.

DomINION PARLIAMENT meets on Thurs- The Local Legislature of this Both

In the

day next. Province meets on the 4th of March. have some important work to do.

Demivien Parliament, the further reform iz the Civil Service,the readjustinent of the system of banking, the amendment of the laws relating to bankruptcy, will all, pro- bably be considered. The com- plaints against the tariff have been eonfined pretty strictly te the Opposition ;

and many of them are so evidently base- | less or absurd. that they are calculated to.

render our legislators careless about those features of it which really require revision. The Finance Minister is, however, alive to the interests of the country, and it is pro- bable that the tariff will be changed in a few winor details. In the Local Legisla- ture, the reduction of the Legislature by the abolition of the Legislative Council will, we take it for granted, be again at- tempted. Not to speak of the expense, the

absurdity of having two houses of the Legislature, and over forty re- presentatives, to make laws about

the schools and roads of this Province, is apparent, and wé trust that no petty jealousy about a useless right will stand in the way ef definite action in this regard. Other measures with a view to increased economy in the public service will also, we have no doubt, engaze the attention of the Local

Legislature. illieiti,

Stock Raising in the Lower Provinces.

Wurtz at Halifax, Mr. Bruce, one of the Scottish Agricultural Delegates, was inter-} viewed bythe reporter for the Halifax Evening Mail. In regard to cattle-raising, Mr. Bruce gave utterance to views which apply as well to this Island as to Nova

cotia. Wecommend them to the atten- tion of our farmers. Mr. Bruce said :—

‘Tam rather in favor of Nova Scotia ; facilities fr cattle raising and close prox- imity to the sea rendering shipping easy and inexpensive. There ought not to bea single acre of cleared laud unemployed. The cost of the transpurt of cattle from On- tario to Flalifax alone is a large profit. In addition to which, owing to the short dis- tance to the place of em»arkation, the Nova Scotia cattle go on beard the ship fresh. Cattle can be raised here as successfully as in Ontario, aud more so, judging from the stock showr me. [ understand tat pota toes grow well; so do turnips and mingolds. Why then, insteal of shipping the potatoes to the States, aru they not fed to cattle, which may be preparing for the Enylish market! I have £14 10s. capital per acre invested in one way or another on my farm athome. The most of this [ should bring with me. [ would not do this if [had the slightest doubt as to the ultimate success of my venture. The prospects then for an immigration of youd tenant farmers wit! eapital are that a great many with, say from £590 to £3,000 each, will come tu this country.”

‘* Rose-Betrorp’s Canapran Montucy” for February is at hand. The following is a lisi of its coutents :-—

Canadian Nationality: A Present Day Plea. By Wm. Norris, Toronto.

Interume? A Poem. By Chas, E. Roberts B. A., Chatham, N. B.

No Law School. By N. Ff. Davin and Thos. A. Gorham Toronto.

‘To Wiudows. A Poem. Mac!eat, Kingston.

Ethel Marchmont. A Recollection of the Himalayass, Sy Arthur J. Graham, Belle- ville.

In Memoriam. The late Professor J. H. Mackerras, Kingstoix By Fidedis.

Jean Ingelow and her Poetry. I. By Felix L. Max, Torvnto.

The Fallen Leaves. By Wilkie Collins Chaps. XX XVIL-XL.

Morality and Religion, B. A., Ottawa.

Trast. A Way.”

Tae Cost of Government in Canada. By Wim. McDonnell, Lindsay, Ballads of Fair Faces.

C. P. Mulvany, M. A.

The Irish Land Question. ran, Orillia.

Reputation. Shaw, Toronto.

Under One Roof. XLIV., LIV.

*Chivalrous Homage’ to Women. By O. S.

Round the Table.—Drink as an Excuse fo: Crime—the Use of the Word ‘ Feature’— Cardinal Newman and ‘ Tinea’—¥ire Arm: and their Ladiscriminate Use.

Book eviews. — The Egotist — United States an: Canada —The Political Destiny o Canada— High Spirits and Stories Written in them -~Courch Rambles and Scramblea—Fam- ily Creeds—The Parson o' Dumford—The Canadian Academy.

Music and the Drama.

The ‘ Mont':ly s’ Serap Book, ——

By Mra. K. 8.

By W. D. Le Suer, ‘*Along the

Poem. From

VI. and VII. By By Join Cur- An Epigram. By Geo. E.

By Jas. Payn. Chaps.

A Bone Spavixn on a VaLuasie Horse. -- Blistered, tired. roweiled, and did everythin; without any benefit. A neighbor advised m- toj try Ciles’ Liniment. [ bought a quut bottle. To my intense satisfactien. the bons deposit isappeared, also the lameness. H. B. Edwards, Park Hotel, Oceanport N. J. Send to Vr. Giles, 120 West Broadway, N. Y.. for pam) blet containing full information. Gile: Pilis cure rheumatism. Trial bottles 25 cents.

Despatches from Panama say the Chil ians are preparing to blockade Callao, and land some 15,000 men at Lima and the same number at Arica, by this final blow

@ompell ng the Peruvians te sue for peace.

The Masonic Entertainment.

As we anticipated, the entertainment in Market Hall last evening ws one of the best ever enjoyed by a Charlottetown audience, he hall was so completely transimogratied by ‘means of tastefully arranged ftiags, banner, emblems, pictures, ete., that 16 presented a not unpleasing appearance. Tudeed, there was scarcely a trace of the market and its con- comitauts about it. ‘Lhe pains the Commit-

tee were covipelled to take to make it consist- eut with the occas.on evideuce the need there is for a goud concert hall in this city. Past Master L. H. Davies occupied the chair, sup- ported ou the left by John Yeo, Grand Mas- ter of the Masonic Order in this Province, ‘and on theright by Albert Carvell, Master ‘of King Solomon Lodge, under whose aus- pices the entertainment was giver. A fter the opening ode, ‘* We Meet upon the Level,’’-- sang by H. Beer, A. A. Baldwin, Alex. Me. Kiauon, J. KR. Davison and B. Bremnoer—the Cha rman delivered a short address. He re- ferred to the antiquity of Free Masonry, the ‘democracy of Free Masonry, the charitable | purpose ot Free Masonry, said it was a shame that Charlettetown did not possess charitable | institutions such as they have in nearly every ‘town of the United States, advised the erec- ‘tion of a hospital building in which persons

i . - . lhaving iufectous diseases, as well as

otvers, may be treated, and expressed the |

|hope that the masonic body would not fail to | secure a ward in the hospital whick will, ieither by the Government and Corporation, or by means of private subscriptions, soouer OF later be built. The programme was carried out as published by us last evening—except that there were several encores. ‘The Quin- tette Club produced such ‘* a concord of sweet sounds” as only they can produce, and the violin playing of Messrs. Viunicombe and Moatzomery, with accompaniments by Mr. Earle, were vory delightful. Mr. George Peake does not often favor us with a reading. but his rendition of *‘ the death of King Char- les the First’ was so good that his next ap- pearance will be looked forward to with plea- sure. Mr. T. A. McLean recited ‘‘ The Sign of Distress’ very well. Mr. Williams’ beautiful solo, ‘“‘The Sad Sea Waves,” was very finely sung, aud =Mr. Hermans’ solo ‘*The Standard Watch,” ex. hibited to good advantage the powers of his magnificent voice. The comic and hamor- ous elements in the programme were of a much higher and better order than is usually found in popular entertainments. ‘Ihe musical dislogue between Miss Sadie \ ilsonand Master DesBrisay was well done and deservedly ev- cored. Lu the character song, ‘Sarah Walker,” Mr. B. Bremuer was very laughable and was en- thusiastically encored. As *‘ Roger UO Mally” Mr. Williams was uninimitable; and ‘* Mc Carthy’s Mare,’ which he sang in response to an encore, brought down the house. Selec- tions from ‘* Pinafore” were exceedingly well rendered by Messrs. Bairnsfather and Morris. Though they lacked the support of *‘a Com- pany” their efforts were highly appreciated by the audience, as evidenced by the hearty ap- plause they received. Mr. F. 8. Longworth’s comic reading, ‘The Queen’s Coronation,” was vory good indeed. Altogether, we have to thank the Brethren of King Sclomon Lodge, aad those by whom they were assisted, for an exceedingly good entertainment.

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Washington Letter.

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THE PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN.

Wasuinoron, D. C., Feb. 2.

The political pot is boiling very vigor- ously just now. Several weeks ayo it was shougit that the Presidential canvas would be postponed until later than usual. But Mr. Cameron ordered the Pennsylvania Convention to meet early in order to help along his faverite boom. It waked up the apposition of the Republican leaders, and lately the controversy has been most ani- uated. In fact, it has become acrimonious siuce it has been developed that Cameron is istermined to have his way in Pennsyl- vania, whether the majority of his party ike it or not. He went home on Saturday, and announved = as he

went that the State Cvonventiont must ieclare for Grant. He is greatly wrought up, because whenever county

conventions have been called in Pennsyl- vanuia, Senator Blaine seems to have been avored with the vetes of the majority. ‘he impression in the public mind here is that he thinks the voters in his State have no rights contrary to his in-erests, and therefore he is going to manipulate the con- vention to his own fancy. There is con- sequently geeat interest felt in the contro- versy, especially as a large number of ais coustituents declared themselves inde- vendent of rim.

“ar. Sherman appears to be boldly pushin g bis Presidentiai interests in a manumr aot altogether pleasant to contem- plate in &@ man who = aspires to w high a pvsition. He is provuking ‘viticism in his own party equal te that against Cameron. It is asserted that he nas sent several special agents, who are in he pay of the Government, through the State of North Carvlina to get delegates ap-

pointed by the State Committee, three of whom are members of that Committee, of course are for Sherman. Ong is Collector at ie port of Wilmington, and one has re- vontly, it is said, received a Treasury ap- voutment. Of the Committee who made a selection of delegates, is one Chief Clerk

internal Revenue. It may be asked, wiat has become of civil service ‘utles? [s the President entirely igierant of ths moans employed by th 5 crutary of the Treasury to force his nom- ination apon his party! If not, lis atten- tion should be called to it at once. The Secretary has been raised to a high position sready, too high by far if he can see in it nothing but a stepping stone toa higher place. He has no right to employ men ia tae pay of the Government to canvass for ain,

The dismissal of Commissioner Hovt does aot end the troubles in the Interior Depart. ment. It is thought that several others connected with the Indian Bureau may be involyed in the irregularities which killec doyt. Secretary Schurz is now urged to look sharply to the Commissioner of Pen- sions, and it is believed that he will have to go g00Rn.

vointed to Chicago, pledyed to vote for him. . Che four delegates at larve have been ap- >.

ot the Loan Division of the Treasury, one Oollector of Customs, and one Collector of ,

| Take Notice! | SuarctorrerowN, Feb. 19, 1880.

VK ECUTIONS will be issued against those

persons who have been sued for City

Taxes for the year 1878, if not paid forth- with,

Also, City Taxes owing ani unpaid for the year 1879, will be sued for if not paid im- mediately.

By order, W. SHEPHERD, City VCollecter.

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NOTICE Merchants Haring ins, Co'y OF PRINCE ED#ARD ISLAND.

Irie ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING of the Sharehelders ef the Company will be held in the

Y. M. C. A. HALL,

-—ON—

Wadnesday, 10th March Next,

at 3 O'CLOCK., for the election of Directors for the ensuing year, and the transaction of other business. FENTON T. NEWBERY, Heb. 9, 1880——2aw

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Sabbath School

nD ey RD

b be SABBATH SCHOOL in connection with thee SECOND METHODIST CHURCH will givea

Concert and Literary Entertainment,

al ne

UPPER PRINCE STREET CHURCH,

wien sca

Friday, 13th F’eb.,

Assisted by the Choir and several Musi- cal Instruments. We intend this to be « tirst-class entertainment. General admission, 15 cents; children, 10 cents.

Concert to commence at 8 o’clock. M. N. WRIGHT, Feb. 9, 1880—mth Sec’y Com.

The Insolvent Aet of 1875 and Amending Acts.

In the Matter of John Seller, an In- solvent. } Y AUCTION, will be sold at the Sub- scriber’s office, on FRIDAY NEXT, the i3th inst., at Two o’clock in the afternoon, the following Stock, being part of the Estate o' above Insolvent :— 5 Horses, 1 Cow, 2 Wood Sleighs, 1 Jaunting Sleigh, 1 Box Sleigh, ] Cart, 1 Express Wagon, 1 Sulky, 1 Buguy, 1 Cultivator, 1 sett Harness, 1 Wood Plough, 1 Mowing Machine, 2 Cart Harnesses, 1 Sulky Rake, ete., ete. Terms at Sale. B. WILSON HIGGS, Assignee. Charlottetown, P. E. L., Feb. 9, 1880—21

GOLDEN SYRUP. Very Choice. 8 CTS. PER POUND,

en A wow

BEER & GOFES.

Jan. 13, 1880.

COOK HD

CORNED BEEF

Most Economical for Famiy Use, being More than Twice its Weight of Uncovked Meat.

Sold by the Tb. and in Tins

BEER & GOFP'S.

Jan. 13, 1880.

The New Year Has Come,

UT MANY PERSONS have failed to come and settle their accounts, The subscriber respectfully requests all parties owing him, either by

Note of Hand or Book Account,

To Settle the Same at @nee. J. QUIRK.

Jan. 2, 1889—9i eod, h ne 3w JMPLOYMENT.—In every village and township of BP. E. Island not yet vocqu-

pled, ONE ACTIVE, intelligent Lady or Gentie- man cau obtain a most respectable and ver protitable engagement. Address, with fu particulars, Db, DOWNIE & Cv., name, “Gor 1964, Montresf

CONCERT.

LONDON HOUSE.

JANUARY.

During this month we will

ries,

te clear our steek in the fol-

lowing departments, viz:

MEN'S AND BOYS’

ULSTERS, OVERGOATS & HEEFERS.

MEN'S AND ROYS'’

FUR CAPS.

LADIES’

Fur Caps and Muffs,

LADIES’ MANTLES & ULSTERS.

The balance of our

Wool Goods,

PROMENADE SCARFS BREAKFAST SHAWLS, CROSS-OVERS, a6,

Splendid lines of

DRESS GOODS,

AT 19, 12 AND 14 CENTS PER YARD.

TERMS CASH.

GOL avis & Cl

Jam 8 1860.

Readings and Musicale

THE LAST OF THE SEASON,

a; oa

St. PETER’s SCHOOLROOM,

~—ON--—

Tuesday Next, 10th inst.

PROGRAMME.

1. Glee—‘*There is Music by the River” — Mrs. McNab, Mies DesBrisay, Major Freeland and Mr. Williams

2. Reading— . . Rev. RK. D. Bambrick 3. Song—‘‘The Gambler's Wife,”— Herr Hermans 4. Reading— , ae w. DesBrisay 5. Seng—‘‘ Flowers, only Flowers,” — Miss Palmer 6. Reading — ; : Miss Wright 7. Song—'‘* Wearing o’ the Green,” — Major Freeland 8. Reading— . . Mr. E. J. Hodgson 9. Duett— . Mrs. Strickland and Miss Des Brisay 10. Reading— . «2 Mr. Morsoa 1]. Inst. Trio—‘‘Meditation,” (by request), Messrs. Vinnicembe, Wilson and Watson 12. Reading— . : ‘ Mr. Cotton 13. Song—‘*Thady O’Flinn,”— Mrs. MacNab 14. Reading— ; : . Miss Smith 15. Piano solo -‘‘The War March of the Priests,” . . Mr. L. W. Wataon 16. Reading — Mr. J. E. Haszard 17. Song-- ; . Mrs. Strickland 18. Reading— . . Rev. G. W. Hodgson 19. Song—‘‘ Madolen,”— . Mr. Williams 20. Reading— Mr. F. 8. Longworth

God Save the Queen. Doors open at 7.30. Admission 10 cents, Feb. 7, 1880.

EXTENSIVE SALE OF

STAPLE GOODS! AT AUCTION.

" AM instructed to sell at PUBLIC AUC- ION, an extensive Stock of

Tea, Liquor and Tobacco,

—AT THE-—-

Bonded Warehouse,

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Thursday, 12th Feb'y, inst.,

ar Il o’cLocx, 4. »

Will be sold in lots to suit purchase, Duty paid or in Bond.

TEA. 50 chests iy 25 half chests} *

LIQUORS

3 bhds Gin, 19 qr. casks Gin, : * Gin, Wet --2 4... #-.-4, sg CESES Draudty,Quart Flasks and Barrels 116 cases Whiskey, Quarts ant Flasks, 10 cases ‘Old Tom,” 3 casks Port Wine, \ I cask Brandy (dark) } Duty paid. 1 eask Ginget Wine, | TOBACCO, 12 boxes ‘* Pride of Quebec,” 15 butts ‘‘ Cable Twist,” 10 boxes ‘* Beaver.” The sbove Goods are ordered for positive Sale, and afford a chance that wil! not occur again this season. The Stocks held of these classes of Goods is very light, and will be much wanted before new Spring arrivals come

in. W. D. STEWART, Auctioneer,

Varranted good.

Feb. 5, 1880—eod

Herring. Codfish.

- FOR CASH,—

50 bbls. Herring, 100 qtls Codfish, 200 bags Salt.

D. SMALL, Head Queen’s Wharf, opposite J. C. Hall's.

To Fisheries and Factories,

NE TON AMERICAN MANILLA MAR- LIN (Tarred and White), Cotton Lines, Twines, Leads, Hooks, Bait Mills, Fishin Auchors, Cotton Ducks (light and heavy), | coils Manilla Rope, Hemp Rope, Wire Kope, Paints, Oils, Tar, Oakum, Ships Chandlery. Sail Making, Light Ducks for Boats’ Sails. D. SMALL.

Jan. 21, 1880-—tf

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$$ “NORTHERN LIGHT,’

Wry MAKE DAILY TRIPS between Georgetown and Pictou, until further notice, (Sundays excepted) leaving Georgetown at 6a. m., and Pictou at 1.40 p. m., weathet permitting.

WM. MITCHELL, Agent o Dep't. Ch’town, Dee. 19, 1879.

Valuable Property for Sale,

ee FARM lately owned by John and Peter Meikle, situate on Lot 23, Queen’s Uounty.

For further particulars apply at the offee of Messrs, Hopeson & McLeop, Charlotte town.

Jan. 9, 1880—eod

NOTICE.

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ARTIES having SCHOONERS from 39 to 65 Tons for Sale, may hear of a pure chaser by applying to JOHN H. CATHRAE. Ch’town, 2nd Feb., 1980—-lw

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