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The exiled Bishop of Cologne ve that the day for reconcilla eel Church and State is as far distant as ever. Five professional ringleaders and reughs, organizers of the late bread riots in the County Cork, Ireland, have been sentenced to six weeks imprisonment. isters of Charity who leit Halifax or Rome, have had a most They

Push > personal estate of Prince . n has been sworn under £60,000.

are now 1,000 Sabbath Schoels in 11,200 in

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The & some tiie ago f ; successful audience of His Holiness. will remain in Rome for some time.

Mr. J. B. Morrow, Halifax, agent for the Allan and Cunard steamers, was re cently a passenger for Jamacia, whither he yoes to inake arrangements for increasing trade with that Island.

lt is now probable that the Austrian Army bill will become law. Although the strength of the army 1s fixed at eight hun- dred thousand for the next ten years, the Government will have the jpower .at any time to propose a reduction.

Mr. ParneH has written a letter to the President of the St. Patrick’s Society, Mr. F. B. MeNameo, foreshadowing that he inay not be able to visit Montreal before returning to Ireland, but reminding Trish- men that the distress in Ireland requires all the aid that can be extended to them.

Mr. Sloan, who was in charge of the stationery office of the House of Commons, Ottawa, died very suddeniy on the 18th inst. Itappears that his son was reading to him at his residence, and he got up to walk towards the window, bunt suddenly dropped dead. Death is supposed to have resulted from heart disease.

The market for breadstuffs remains quiet at prices varying very little since a week ago. An uncertainty still hangs over the future of the market, but from the fact that the Deminion of Canada is belew the United States in the price of flour, it is taken for granted that even in tlie event of a decline in the latter market, prices in the Dominion may hold as at present, a fall of 30 to 50 cents per barrel being required to bring rates in the American market to the level of the Canadian— and this without reference to duty.

From Sasce Istanp.—The Government steamer Newyfield, Capt. Edward O'Bryan, arrived yesterday frem Sable Island, and brings the welcome intelligence that all are well, and no wrecks on the Island since last report. She arrived at the Island on ¥riday morning at 7 o'clock and left after one hours’ detention. On her way up she called at Canso, and brought up the Grimes Rock aff Roaring Bull bucys for repairs, preparatory to their being replaced in the Spring. He. Herald 20th.

Archbishop Lynch, in the course of a lecture recently, remarked :—

The question of annexation,whieh is now occupying public attention in this country as well as in the United States, is a very serious. one, and as I have been a mis- sionary priest for a long time in the Union, and travelled through that country in all directions, IL feel ita duty which [| owe to my people to warn them against project ot the kind. After love of God comes love of country, and teachers as well as parents and guardians should imbue the minds of the rising generation with this feeling. Our system of government is the best in the world; therefore retain it by every ineans in your power. Should you be suicidial enough to voluntarily become sub- ject te another nation, your doom is ir- revocably scaled.

Mr. Parnell seme days ago told a New York reporter that the Queen of England had not given a farthing towards relieving the famize-stricken people of Jreland in 1847, Lord Randolph Churchiil, son of the Duke of Marlborough, Lord-Lieutenant of Ireland, writes to the T'imes contradict- ing Mr. Parnell’s statement, and says Her Majesty subscribed two thousand pounds ; Prince Albert, five hundred pounds, and other members of the Royal family, five hundred jounds. As soon as the present fund of the Duchess of Marlboreugh was opened, the Queen subscribed five hundred pounds. Mr. Parnell, when speaking of hs Queen, should be very careful of what he says, especially in a foreign land, using nothing bat the most respectful language of the angust lady whom millions love and honor.

Tus Heatrainsr Crry in tHe Unirep Srares.—in the annual tables of vital statistics, lately published by the Health Department of New York city, amony the exhibits is the comparative death rate of varieus cities, American and foreign. The exhibit vives the population and death rate of over three hundred and fifty cities in different parts of the world, of which sixty are American and the remainder foreign. It appears from these tables that the city of Burlington, Lowa, with a population in 1875 of about 20,000 enjoys the pre-emi- nence for health, its annual death rate being only 4.84 deaths per 1,000 souls. Stockton, Cal., stands next, 7.47; but this is 62 per cent. more unheaithy than Bur- lington. There are probably a few, but only afew more favored places than the latter in all the world. The death rate for New York city is 23.93 per 1,000; New Orleans, 59.71; London, 23.40; Paris, 24.71.

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A Moprrn Miracur.—It has long been stated as «scientific proposition by medical men that « third stroke of paralysis is neces- sarily fatal. What, then shall be said of John Appell, of North Banford, Conn., who had

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Srr,--The accounts of the Corporation have ust been published in pamphlet form. The work of the civic departments for the past year is in this pamphlet graphically set forth by re- atatements, etc. On the thirl page will be found an excellently arrange: balance sheet, showing the assets and hiabal: ties of the City. Adorning the column of as- sets is the name of J. J. O Reilly, who is helt as the City’s debtor to the amount of $636.21

It isa matter of surprise to many citizens why this entry should, year after year, appear in the balance sheet of the City accounts J, J. O'Reilly never had the City of Charlotte- town at his service, and why sheuld he be 1ts delinquent debtor ? :

Citizens are much amused by reading of suc! an asset, and many are curious to discover its origin. If they would take trouble to pro cure a copy of the Mayor's report fer the yea ' 1877, they would in it find how J. J. O'Reilly became debtor to the City of Charlottetown t the amount of $636.21. The paragraph in tho report which relates to the matter, reads a1

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‘When checking the Assessment Books foi 1874 and 1875, which were used by James J.

which some of the arrears for 1873 are brough

forward, it was found that money paid to hin for taxes, by one hundred and forty persons

amounting to $554.64, had not been accountec

for; and although ample opportunity ha: since been afforded him to explain the mat ter, or pay the amount, he has not done either, Until the assessment accounts for these years are separately adjusted anc balanced, it will not be possible to ascertain 1

Mr. O'Reilly collected any other amounts fo: Taxes which he has not accounted for, The items now stand charged to Mr. O'Reilly i the books of the city, together with $81.57 0 the City Funds, which Mr. Macgowan alleger is the balance of the money for which he, a: City Clerk, was responsible, and to whicl Mr. O'Reilly ‘ used to help himself’ and kee} his own account ‘in the almanac for 1877. These irregularities and defalcations could not be practiced undera »roper system of accounts and checks, which it is proposed shall now be introduced in regard to the cellection oi Taxes.”

Then turning to page 60 of the Journal of the City of Charlottetown, we find the follow- ing entry :

‘‘ James J. O’Rielly, debter to revenue for the following amounts collected by him and marked by him in the collectious book, but not credited in his cash book —the only books being examined being those of 1874.”

Then follows the names of one hundred and forty widows, laborers and others from whom James J, collected taxes and never ac- counted for,

Citizens cannot fail to identify their debtor. He is connected with anewspaper in the city, and toit,no doubt renders valuable assistance. Hehas of late appeared in court asa witness on an actien between servant and master. This latter fact completely astounds the public, and the question arises : why should men with such records be permitted to give evidence in civil causes in British Courts of Justice?

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Trial by Jury.

The English jury system as laid down in the Magna Charta which the English nobles forced King John to grant, has been the great pillar which has preserved the

liberties of the people of England from the ruthless hand of many a would-be despot. | It was a grand principle to lay down that

no man could be ‘‘ imprisoned or condemn- : ed without the lawful judgment of his: peers.” The dungeon, the rack, the thumb-

screw, the pillory, the gag, and the hang-

inan’s rope were no longer to be applied at the bidding of one man in free England.

For many generations the benefits of the Charter have been blessing the Eng-

lish race. But there are signs of de-

cay in this good old relic. The verdicts of

juries, however well meant, are not al-

ways in accordance with facts. .We have

arrived at an age of the world when skill | is required in every art and science, and when learning and integrity are necessary in the administration of justice. On ac- count of the ludicrous and sometimes quite} unjust verdicts of juries, there has of late been considerable discussion in Canada, as well as in England andthe United States, looking to the abolition of the jury system altogether. It is cumbersome and uncer- tain. while by the appointment of upright and competent judges, justice may be made more just as well as more economical with- out the aid of the traditional twelve. — Mon

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The Winter Fishery of Miramichi.

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THREB-QUARTERS OF A MILLION POUNDS OF SMELTS SHIPPED FROM CHATHAM ALONE,

The Chatham cerrespondent of the St. John Sun writes :—

‘*When I last wrote you,on the 27th ult., 400,000 Ibs of smelt had been shipped. Since that time, with only twelve days’ ac- tual fishing, 330,000 lbs. have been added to the former quantity, making nearly three-quarters of a million peunds shipped hence to date. We have now on our rivers and tributaries 266 smelt nets at work. If only 50 lbs of smelt for each net be caught per day. The product will filla railway car every day, while it is common for some

day. These nets give employment to about 590 to 600 persons, besides horses hauling | continually to the depot, where the “Bulls | and Bears’ are always on hand for bar-| gains. All day, and part of the night, | is spent calculating how to regulate prices, | on the lower side of course. Jack, the!

ear ; 7} > twelve, ani who is to day a strony, vigorous | Bear, has had a hard time with the Bulls. |

The scenes here are equal to New York’s

Gold Board.” |

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_ The amount expended on public schools in the United Kingdom during the year

1878, was $13,677,000. ,

Readings and Musicale,

Sr, PETERS SCHOOLROOM,

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Tuesday, January 2/th.

PROGRAMME.

“Tour et Quadrille’—

1. Vielin Solo Law Mr. Vinnicombe

Mr. W. C. DesBrisay

2. Readin :

3. Seng —"'ilon Giova’— . Mrs. Freeland 4. Reading— Rey. G. W. Hodgson 5. Song—(German)— ‘ Miss DesBrisay 6, Reading— ... Mr. Jd. EK. Haszard

Jaterval. ‘“Pantasia a Martha”— Mrs. James Brown Rev. R. D. Bambrick

7. Piano Solo

8. Reading— . i y, Song—"*The Lost Child’ Mrs, MacNab 10. Reading-— . ; Mr. Morson

and o’ the Leal’ — Mrs. Strickland

12, Reading— . -. Mr, T. Harris 13. Glee—‘‘ To all you Ladies,’’—

Messrs. Cotton, W. Harris and Foster Admission 10 cents.

11. Song—‘* The

Doors open at 7.30. January 24, 1880—2i

MAIL GONTRAGTS.

TEYENDERS addressed to the Postmaster I General, will be received at Ottawa, un- til noon on FRIDAY, the 20th FEBRUARY NEXT, for the conveysnce of Her Majesty’s Mails on proposed contracts, for four years, from Ist April next, over each of the follew- ing routes, viz. :—

Albavy and North Tryon,

Bedeque and Charlottetown,

Bonshaw and Nine Mile Creek.

North Tryon and Tryon.

Printed notices containing full information as to conditions of proposed contracts may be seen, and blank ferms of tender may be ob- tained, atthe Post Offices at which the ser- vices commence and terminate, or at the oftice of the subscriber.

W. W. McLEOD, Asst. P. O. Inspector. P. O. Inspector’s Office, Charlottetown, 15th December, 1879.

Herring. Codfish.

. HEAP FOR CASH,-

50 bbls. Herring, 100 gtis. Codtish, 200 bags Salt. D. SMALL, Head Queen’s Wharf, opposite I. C. Hall’s.

To Fisheries and factories,

: ( NE TON AMERICAN MANILLA MAR.

LLIN (Tarred and White), Cotton Lines, Twines, Leads, Hooks, Bait Mills, Fishing Anchors, Cotton Ducks (light and' heavy), 100 coils Manilla Rope, Hemp Rope, Wire Rope, Paints, Oils, Tar, Oakum, Ships Chandlery. Sail Making, Light, Ducks for Boats’ Sails.

D. SMALL, Jan. 21, 1880-—tf

Green Teas.

FEW PACKAGES GREEN TEAS, in L%. Young Hyson and Japan, will be sold cheap. HORACE HASZARD. Ch town, Jan. 19, 1880—lw

Charlotictown Cametery voy.

FEXHE ANNUAL MEETING of the Share- holders of the above Company will be held on TUESDAY, the third day of Feb- ruary next, in the Office of the undersigned, eorner of Great George and Lower Water Streets, at four o’clock in the afternosn, for the purpose of electing Directors, and other

business, as by Law direeted. By order,

F. W. HALES, Secretary. Charlottetown, Jan. 17, 1880—mws 7i

Finnan Haddies. ‘BUST RECEIVED per Northern choice lot of Finnan Haddies, at FISH MARKET, Grafton Street.

Light,

Jan. 17, 1880.

§. §. “NORTHERN LIGHT,”

AY ILL MAKE DAILY TRIPS between ¥Y Georgetown and Pictou, until further aotice, (Sundays excepted) leaving Georgetown at 6a. m., and Pictou at 1.40 p. m., weather permitting. WM. MITCHELL,

af Agento Dep't. Sh’town, Dee. 19, 1879,

Valuable Property for Sale,

“PSHAT FARM lately owned by John and Peter Meikle, situate on Lot 23, in ‘Queen’s County. For further particulars apply at the office : Messrs, Hopgson & McLeop, Charlotte- own.

Jan. 9, 1880—eod

Cheirograph or Lethogram

C= be made for 50 cents by sending 35 ceats in stamps to P. O. Box 126 Yar- mouth, N. §., and by return of mail you will receive a receipt for making tablet and ink frem which you can get over one hundred copies from one original writing.

Ch’town, Jan. 7, 1880. lm

UBSCRIBE for the DAILY EX AMENER the Cheapest and most newsy Paper published the Frovinee,

‘and 40 cents per lb.

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FEBRUARY ! I8s0.

STOGK-TAKING.

E hereby inform the pub- lic of this city, and the Island generally, that previous to Stock-taking, we have re-

solved to clear out as much of

our Winter Stock as possible. We are aware that at this season it is hard to get people to buy even at reduced prices; but in the face of this difficulty we have made up our mind to adopt full measures, and sell our Wool Goods and Dress Goods at a sacrifice.

Our Goods have been very

cheap all winter, as the run of

trade we have had fully testifies. Our store has become the resort of those Ladies who know how tomake a penny go a long way, and who know a cheap article when they see it; and when we say we are going to reduce the prices of our Dress Goods and Trimmings, we know we shall be believed. We are particul- arly anxious to clear out our present Stock, in order to intro- duce as much of the newest style of Dress Material as possible, and at the very lowest prices. We shall make special prices on Black Cashmeres, Black Meri- nos, Black Cords and Lustres, Lustrines and Brilliantines.

Our Fancy Wool Goods will be sold at less than cost. Our Stock of this class was the larg- est, most select, and finest in the city, and the remains of it will be sold at a great sacrifice.

Blankets, Quilts, Horse Rugs, &e., will be cleared out at great Bargains.

We make no apology to the Tea-drinking public for drawing their attention to our fine flavored and rich Teas, 32, 36, They are receiving the highest praise, and those who use them, strongly recommend them to others. Our trade in this article is growin rapidly. Tea appeals to the most subtile of the senses, and as the proof of the pudding is in the eating, so the proof of the Tea is in the drinking. Friends, try it.

83, QUEEN STREET,

TREMAINE & METCALF,

€h’town, Jan. 21, 1880.

CARNIVAL. A Calico Carnival

Citizens’ Skating Rink, WEDNESDAY EVENING,

February 4, 1880,

Those wishing to take part will oblige sending their names to the Secretary before the 20th inst.

By order of the Directors. W. C. HOBKIRK, Secretary, January 9, 1880—4i taw

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BUDA’ FLOUR,

AND OTHER

Choice Brands,

FOR SALE AT

BEER & GOFF’S.

Jan. 12, 1880,

To barriage Builders |

W* have in Stock a large lot of Wood Stuff, in Spokes, Rims, Shafts, Hubs, Common Axles, 5 Patent Axles,

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Steel Axles, Carriage Springs, 7 Bolts wa Nuts, Castings, Rivets, Bands, &e. 50 Tens Assorted Refined Iron.

BEER & SONS, Jan. 16, 1880—3i pat pres Im

Dissolution of Partnership,

f ite Co-Partnership heretofore carried on by the Subscribers, under the name of Dorsey & Jost, has this day been dissolved by mutual consent. All debts due by the Firm will be paid by R. K. Jost, to whom all parties indebted to said Firm are requested to make payment—at McGill’s old stand,

Queen Street. JOHN DORSEY, RICH’D K. JOST. Charlottetown, Jan, 15, 1880—rg ar pat 3i

NOTICE.

I TAKE this opportunity to inform the public that I have leased the new Shop recently fitted up at McGill’s Old Stand, on Queen Street, a few doors below the London House; and having bought the Stock and Machinery of the late Firm of Dorsey & Jost, I shall be prepared, in a few days, to carry on the Boot and Shoe business in all its branches, Custom work a specialty—on cash

principles. JOHN DORSBY. Ch’town, Jan. 16, 1880—ar pat

PUBLIC NOTICE.

Pee NOTICE is hereby given that a Meeting of the Inhabitants of Miltor Schooi District, qualified to vote for Scheol Trustees, will be held at the Milton School House on Monday, the 26th day of January, at the hour of half-past six o’clock, p. m., for the purpose of determining whether a Tavern License shall be given to Ronald McDonald, an applicant for License to sell Spirituous Liquors within the Milton Sehool District, in less quantities than one pint.

OWEN CURTIS, J. P., Milton, Jan. 12th, }880. tf w

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.

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“GOLDEN SYRUP.

Very Choice. 8 CTS. PER POUND,

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BEER & GOFF'S.

Jan, 13, 1880. ;

POLL TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS

Are to be Paid at the Store of : D. R. M. HOOPER, Euston Street Immediate Payment Requested. Charlottetewn, Jan. 9, 1880,

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