OCTOBER 2, 1875.

The Moeting Last Night.

\crine on the invitation conveyed by Mr. Thomas of cirevlar, some twenty people assem- bled in the Atheneum last evening. Mr. J. Beer was in the chair, and L. H. Davies, Cel. MeGill, ht. Heartz and W. Finlay were The meeting was e ymplet. ly devoid of enthusiasin. indeed

it would be unreasonable to expect much of

Dod, through the ‘ lapse

times

Messrs.

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that commodity, seeing that the Legislative Council is not, by any means, a popular in- stitution; and further, that Mr. Dodd only

rans his election now because his seat has :

become vaeant through lapse of time. The astonishing feature of the meeting

was to see Col. McGill on the platform, and] ’

to hear him speak in favor of Mr. Davies and his Goyernment. We could scarcely believe our own ears, because in them were still ringing the solemn denunciations in which the gallant Colonel was accustomed to indulge in his Dominion Campaign against the Davies Government and all its works. The Colonel then protested against being held responsible for any of the acts of the Local Administration. Every one knew that this was not a correct statement, for no one in the House was more ready than the Col- onel to prop up W. D. Stewart aud Davies with a vote when it was required. But it served the Colonel’s interests for the time— it was, indeed, deceit and hypocrisy ; but these things are deemed virtues by the party to which the Colonel belongs. We imagine, however, that the Colonel is now in earnest, and that the ‘‘short but stirring address” which he delivered last night conveys at length his real sentiments regarding the Davies Government. As an earnest of sin- cerity, we observe that the Colonel has gen- erously surrendered his shop for the use of the Davies faction in the election. Those who believed that Colonel McGill was sin- cere when he represented himself as at deadly feud with the Davies faction can now see plainly the error of their thoughts, and how egregiously the Colonel was trying to dupe them.

There is another satisfactory matter con- nected with this meeting; and that is the warm approval which Mr. W. Finlay and Mr. R. Heartz bestow on Mr. Dodd for ac- cepting the office of Provincial Secretary and Treasurer. We cannot bring ourselves to believe that Mr. Dodd entirely approves of his own conduct in this respect. If hef did, we think he would have mentioned the matter in his circular, and not have at- tempted to mislead the public by account- ing for his canvass on the ground of a ‘‘ lapse of time.” No doubt the rump Gov- ernment is proud of having secured Mr. Dodd: they were in desperate straits for little respectability; but we think Mr. Dodd is, by no means, proud of his associates. On the contrary, we believe that if left to himself, he would confess that he was heartily ashamed of them.

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The Resignation of the Ministry.

Pb

refers to the resigna- and thinks that the

Tur Toronto Globe tion of the Premier, early retirement of his Administration would be advisable. It holds that Mr. McKenzie might postpone his resignation till informed by Parliament that the coun- try has withdrawn its confidence from him ; but it considers that, as he is fully, though informally, apprized of that fact already, an early withdrawal is the proper course, It thinks also that it is undesirable for tho retiring Government to make any ap- pointments not needed to meet pressing ex- igencies. The St. John Telegraph, comment- ing on the recent meeting of the Premier and Governor General, says : ‘‘The indica- tions are that as soon as the business of the department has been fully overtaken and other administrative work performed, the resignation of the present Ministers will be placed in the hands of His Excellency. Whatever business requires to be done in connexion with any of the public depart- ments, eluding the filling up of vacancies, ete., will, no doubt, be attended to.

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Mr. Farrick Hoprer, who lives on Lutes street, has raised” two crops of pota- toes this year from the same piece of ground. He planted the seed for his first crop nm the latter part of April, digging the potatoes, which were of a large size, about the 11th of July. The seed for the second crop was not put into the ground until some two weeks after this, and Mr. Hopper, last Sunday, was eating potatoes the result of this planting. The potatoes of the second growth are quite plentiful, but are not of very large size ; they are also of excellent quality, being better§than some of the pota- toes raised from the first planting. Mr. Hopper thinks they would also have been of a larger size if the rust had not appeared so soon this year, caused by the wet weather.— Moncton Times.

How can Gass sell Boots and Shoes so

THe Daity EXAMINER,

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Lord Dufferin on Irishmen in Canada.

In reply to an address presented by the Irish Benevolent Society of Toronto last week, Lord Dufferin said ;—

GENTLEMEN, —Few things could have given me greater pleasure than to receive such an address as that with which you have presented me, { recollect the f ‘iendly reception you gave me on my first arrivai, and [ rejoice a the opportunity of bidding you farewell. 1] am well aware of the usefu. nature of the tas you have set yourselves, and of the-broad and liberal spirit in which you execute it; anal it is therefore to you, and through you to the rest of our Irish fellow-countrymen in Can ada, that 1 feel irresistibly compelled to con-

vey one last and parting entreaty. No one can have watched the recent course of events without having observed, almost w-th feel-

ings of terror, the unaccountable exacerbation and re-crudescence of these party feuds and religious animosities frem which for many long day we have been comparatively free. Now, gentlemen, this is a most serious matter. Its import cannot be ex- aggerated; and 1 would beseech you and every Canadian in the land who exercises any influence amid the circle of his acquant- ance—nay, every Canadian woman, whether mother. wife, sister or daughter — to strain every nerve, to exert every faculty they possess, to stifle and eradicate this hateful and abominable *‘root of bitterness” from amongst us. Gentlemen, I have had a_ terrible ex- perience in these matters. I have seen one of the greatest and most prosperous towns of Ireland—the city of Belfast—helplessly given over for an entire week into the hands of two contending religious factions. I have gone into the streets and beheld the dead bodies of young men in the prime of life lying stark and cold upon the hospital floor; the delicate forms of innocent women writhing in agony upon the hospital beds; and everyone of these struck down by an unknown bullet— by those with whom they had no personal quarrel, towards whom they felt no animosity, and to whom, probably, had they encountered them in the intercourse of ordinary life, they would have desired to show every kindness and good-will. But where these tragedies oc- curred, senseless and wicked as were the oc- easions which produced them, there had long existed between the contending parties tratitions of animosity and ill-will, and the memory of ancient grievances. But what can be more Cain-like, more insane, than to im- port into this country—unsullied as it is by any evil record of civil strife—a stainless Paradise fresh and bright from the hands of its Maker, where all have been freely ad- mitted upon equal terms—the bloodthirsty strife and brutal quarrels of the Old World. Divided as you are into various powerful re- ligious communities, none of whom are entitled to claim pre-eminence or ascendancy over the other, but each of which reckons amongst its adherents enormous masses of the popuiation, what hope can you have except in mutual for- bearance and a generous liberality of senti- ment. Why, your very existence depends upon the disappearance of these ancient feuds. Be wise, therefore, in time, I say, while it is still time, for it isthe property of these hate- ful quarrels to feed on their own excesses. If once engendered they widen their bloody cir- cuit from year to year, till they ingulf the en- tire community in internecine strife. Unhap- pily, it is not by legislation or statutory re- strictions, or even by the interference of the armed Executive, that the evil can be effec- tually and radically remedied. Such alter- natives—-even when successful at the time—I am not alluding to anything that has taken place in Canada, but to my Irish experience— are apt to leave a sense of injustice and of a partial Administration of the law rankling in the minds of one or other of the parties, but surely, when re-inforced by such obvious considerations of self-preservation as those I have indicated, the public opinion of the community at large ought to be sufficient to repress the evil. Believe me, if you desire to avert an impending calamity, it is the duty of every human being amongst you—Protest- ant and Catholic—Orangeman and Union man —to consider with regard to all these matters what is the real duty they owe to God, their country and each other. And now, gentle? men, 1 have done. I trust that nothing I have said has wounded the susceptibilities of any of those who have listened to me. God knows I have had but one thought in address- ing these observations to you, and that is to make the most of this exceptional occasion, and to take the utmost advantage of the good will with which I know you regard me, in ors der to effect an object upon whisk your own happiness and the happiness of future genera- tions so greatly depends.

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Backed Over a Bridge and Killed.

Orrawa, Sept. 27.—A thrilling accident occurred at Hull yesterday evening, by which Mr. John Stewart, barrister, of this city, met his death. In company with Mr, B. French, of the Mountain Road, he vis- ited a phosphate mine in Templeton yester- day afternoon, and in returning to. this city was obliged to cross a bridge near Gil- mour’s piling ground. They were driving along slowly when the horses suddenly shied ata hole in the bridge. They were quickly reined in, and an attempt made te start them off again. The animals, how- ever, balked and commenced to back. Soon the hind wheel of the buggy collided with the “railmg and knocked it down. They still kept backing, and before either of the oceupants could manage to jump out they were precipitated with the horse and buggy a distance of fully twenty feet te the ground. Mr. Stewart was instantly killed, but Mr. French miraculously escaped with a few slight bruises. The melancholy atfair was immediately reported to Coroner Graham, who took possession of the body and held an inquest several hours later. A verdict of ‘‘ accidental death” was re- turned. The deceased gentleman was the claimant of the Baldwin iron mines. The question of ownership still remains un- setttled, and is at present before the courts.

Tue Werkty Examen is the best filled

per published on the Island—and only

NE DOLLAR a year.

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Don’t spend so much time and money buying and carrying water. Tell C. C. Jones to bore you a well and fit you up a Sink and Pump in the house as he has for many in this city; then your wife and

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The Royal Dockyards.

The vastness of the British Navy may be seen from the following programme of the dockyards for the current year -——

The number of men to be employed for shipbuilding and for completing new ships afloat for service is 6,180, as compared with 6,171 in the previous year; 11,264 men will likewise be employed for repairs and relits (including new boilers) of ships for reliefs and for first reserve, for casual re- pairs and tor muuinicnance vi ships in com- mission, guunery and traming sips, tugs, yard craft, liulsand e mtingeneies, for yard manufactures, and for yard and harbor ser- vices, as compared with 9,829 men = em- are also 121 men

ployed last year. There employed for store purposes at Deptford, Haulbowline, and Portland. rhe total

streneth is 17,565, as compared with 16,109 in 1877-8. This is the average number which will be employed throughout the

year. For the first half of the year above 18,000 will be employed, but

in the last half the number will be the nor- mal number 16,109 as provided for in the programme of 1877-8. Altogether there are now 55 vessels being built in the dock- yards, of which 13,408 tons are to be built during the current year, including 15 iron- clads, 8,578, 12 corvettes, 1,025 tons, two despatch vessels, 752 tus, e’ght sloops, 1,- 823 tons, 14 gunboats, 564 tons, and six others, 366 tons. The tenrage given in this programme is the we'“)t of hull com-

plete. A ship’s state of advanecment in building is measured !1: fo low!ng man- ner :-—Kach man is @ “nice. to aid to the

i equal amount commencement

ship for every day’s wor of tonnage, whether a

or the completion; in of) 9 words, lor every pound spent in labor they) will be » certain fraction of tonnage added to the ship. This fraction is arrived by dividing the weight of hull in tons by the total cost of labor in pounds. It must be understood that the tonnage corresponding to the ex- penditure of a certain sum of money for labor will not necessarily have any refer- ence to the weight of materials worked into the hull when that sum is expended. There are also 34 vessels now being repaired in the dockyard, of which 22 are to be com- pleted during the current financial year.

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Dastardly Conduct of Wreckers.

Some time ago an official enquiry was held at Shields into the wreck of a vessel on the Canadian coast, when it was stated that immediately after the vessel went ashore she was boarded by a number of armed na- tives, who at once commenced to plunder ‘the vessel and cargo, not giving the slight- est assistance to the crew to get their ship off. Asan additional confirmation of the fact that the natives of some parts of the coast are very dangerous in this respect, an- other case has just come to light. A pas- senger named Lewis, of the Boston schoon- er Maricabo, reached Montreal on the 19th ult., from the Labrador coast, bringing in- fofmation of the loss of that vessel at the Ile Aux Bois, one of the French islands. The schooner went ashore during the night, and on the following morning a num- ber of the inhabitants came down to the beach and boarded the vessel. Instead of helping the crew to float the vessel, they immediately set about stealing everything they could lay their hands on. They were all armed, and showed their weapons to the crew in a most threatening manner, indi- cating that resistance would be met by very severe measures. The crew were outnum- bered, and, of course, powerless, The pre- pensity of the natives of some of these islands on the Canadian coast for plunder- ing wrecked vessels has several times come before the public, and at the Board of Trade enquiry mentioned above, it was sug- gested that a war vessel should be placed on the station to protect life and property. It has also been stated that their desire for spoils of this description goes so far that they have even exhibited beacons on some of the most dangerous parts of the coast to decoy vessels on the rocks, when they have come down on the ill-fated craft and stripped it of everything of value, not stopping short in several cases of murdering the crews,— Bristol Times and Mirror.

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The Rival Scullers. ~

MonTrREAL, Sept. 30.—As the day of the race approaches, the interest is becoming intense. Hanlan and his immediate friends express the uimost confidence in the re- sult, but all hold an exalted opinion of Courtney as an oarsman. Hanlan said he felt the great responsibility devolving upon him in meeting such a man in an interna- tional contest, and believed it would be probably the hardest he had ever under- taken,

doing his own share in the great event. ‘‘With the weather on Wednesday as fine as to-day and the course as serene,” he re- marked, ‘‘the race will be a grand success.”

Hanlan went out for a spin this forenoon, remaining out for nearly an hour, during which time he and Courtney came together on the lee of Ise Darval, where they had quite a brush. Courtney appeared to be awaiting Hanlan, and when he came in close quarters started after him. ‘To all appearances Courtney rather got the better of the spurt, but it was well understood neither men were pulling their best.

chinastieilititiatie

On the 13th of August 25 men landed at Little Bay from Bett’s Cove, Newfoundland, for the purpose of working at the wonderful mines there. At that time not a stroke of mining had been done—not a building or wharf. Now there are 450 men there. A trainway has been built for three-quarters of a mile ; houses, stores, wharves, &c. On

would probably sail with 1,100 or 1, tons of No. 1 ore, quarried in five weeks. Seven blasts are said to have yielded 400 tons of ore. It is probably the richest copper mine on this Continent. lies on the s , and is near

30 feet across the vein. It contains a large percentage of nickel, which increases its value

cheap? Call and he will tell you,

children will meet you with a smile.

more than gold,

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Saturday, the 2lst ult., the steamship Tinto,

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NUT COAL.

To arrive per schooner ** Lusteria,’ 7 TONS Gowrie Mines Nut j () Coal, a choice article for house use and steam purposes, Oct. 2—31

WM. KOUGHAN.

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LADIES’ ESTABLISHMENT.

FYVHE LADIES will find a splendid assort- ment of English and French Millinery and Fancy Goods at the above. Ch’town, Oct. 1—

LONDON HOUSE.

WE ARE NOW SHOWING

The Largest and Best Selection

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LADIES’ MANTLES

(French AND GERMAN MANUFACTURE)

IMPORTED THIS SEASON.

G. DAVIES & CO.

th’town, Sept. 30—pat 6i eod

CHEAP STOVE PIPE MILLNER'S TIN SHOP.

Sept. 28—Si wkly 31

PROVINCIAL Exhibition and Cattle Show,

SUMMERSIDE, OCTOBER 2 & 3. TRAIN ARRANGEMENTS !

I ETURN TICKETS TO SUMMERSIDE

will be issued on Ist, 2nd and 3rd, at Stvere Fares, good to return up to and on 4th October.

A special train for the carriage of Stock will leave Charlottetown at 6.45 a. m. on 2nd, call- ing at all regular stations.

The express train leavin p. m. on Ist will carry Stoe tion.

Machinery and articles intended for exhibi- tion must be forwarded the day previous to the opening.

Live stock and all articles intended for ex- hibition, having paid freight to the Fair, will be returned free of charge, provided owner- ship has not been changed.

JOUN GAFFNEY, Sec. to Com. Sept. 27—

TO THE PUBLIC.

IE Subscriber having moved to the build- ing lately oceupied by Messrs- Coombs & Worth, 51 Water Street, is prepared to fur- nish his customers and a generous, public with his usual Stock and Wares kept at the Union House before the fire. A good Hairdresser in constant attendance. A call respectfully solicited.

CHARLES OTTO WINKLER. Sept. 25, 1878—I1m eod

Tignish at 1.50 for the Exhibi-

LUNATIC ASYLUM.

ANTED—at the above Institution—a COOK and a HOUSEMAID, Appli- cation for the situations to be made at the Institution. Ch’town, Sept. 21, 1878—

FURNITURE!

FEW ELEGANT BEDROOM SETTS, from $20.00 to $85.00 each, at

A. McNEILL’S AUCTION No. 11 Queen Street, Sept. 2—tf

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L00M,

To Blacksmiths, Lime-purners, &c-

COAL! COAL!

:0:———- RDERS for ALBION MINES’ (Pictou) SMALL COAL can be obtained from the Subscriber until further notice. G. W. DeBLOIS, Sole Agent for P. E. Island

35 Water Street, Ch’town, July 31, ’78. d Courtney expresses himself confident of /

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Wanis, Lest, found, &e.

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Advertisements under this heading, in space not exceeding half an inch, will be insert. ed for Ten Cents per day.

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OY WANTED—To run messages and tend a horse. Apply at this Office, Oct. 1—3i

Ls STRAYED OR STOLEN — From a Pasture near Spring Park, a jet black HORSE. The finder wilkybe rewarded by giving the necessary information at this Office.

Ch’town, Sept. 30—2i

OR SALE—A TOP BUGGY, built by Scott—strong and in good condition, suitable for a farmer or country cle at less than half price. Apply to PAUL Mc- PHAIL, Carriage Builder. Ch’town, Sept. 30—10i

GENTS WANTED—I want two live

men in each County, to put in Tubelar Wells and fit up Pamps im dug wells. Team and outfit furnished. Must be well recom- mended. Call on or address C. C. JONES, Charlottetown.—s#@ Send for Circular.

Sept. 25—Im

I87S AUTUMN Is7s

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KMS & SEU

firand Upening this Week.

AN ENTIRELY NEW STOCK

OF THE

GHOIGEST GOODS !

Staple Dry Goods FANCY GOODS,

Wiillinery |!

Direct lmportations, Substantial Stock, Wonderfully Low Prices, NO AUCTION GOODS,

NO TRASH,

NO HUMBUG, But First-Class Goods in every Department.

= Call and be convinced that we are giving the best value in Dry Goods in this City,

FOR CASH ONLY. PERKINS & STERNS.

Ch’town, Sept. 20—10i eod

GRAIN BAGS! GRAIN BAGS!

BY BALE OR DOZEN,

CHEAP FOR CASH,

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LONDON HOUSE !

Ch’town, Sept. 23—pat 4i eod

PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND.

In Chancery.

SAMUEL NELSON ROBINSON, JOSEPH ROBINSON and GEORGE FREDERICK ROBINSON,—

Complainants AND

MARGARET McCRAITH,

JAMES REDDIN,

PIERCE GAUL,

MARGARET McCRAITH, Guardian of James Barry McCraith, Arthur Edgworth McCraith, Mary Louisa McCraith, Augus- tine McCraith, Margaret McCraith, Ellen McCraith and Beatrice Marion McCraith,

Defendants.

In pursuance of a decree made in this suit hy His Honor the Vice Chancellor, bearing date the twenty-ninth day of August, instant, A. D, 1878 re wll be sold by Publie Auct On, on WEDNESDAY, the eleventh day of December next, ensuing, at twelve o’clock, noon, in the Supreme Court House, in Charlottetown, in Queen’s County,—

LL that Tract or Piece of Land situate, lying and being in Charlottetown, aforesaid, being part or parcel of Town Lots Number Four aud Five, in the secoad hun- dred of Town Lotsin the said Town, bound ed and described as follows, that is to say : Commencing at the southeastern corner of the dwelling- house and store now occupied by Henry J. Calbeck, in the northern edge or side of Sydney Street, and ranning thence. along the edge or side of Sidney. Street, parallel with the line of said Street for the distance of forty feet; thence at

distance of seventy-nine feet; thence at right angles westwardly, along the boun- dary line of the late John McGill’s land, forty (40) feet, or until it meets the boun- dary line of Jand occupied by thesaid Henry J. Calbeck; thence at right angles south- wardly along the said last mentioned line seventy-nine (79) feet, to the place of com- mencement, together with the buildings and improvements thereon, and the appur- tenances thereunto belonging.

J. LONGW / ty LONG WORTH,

rin ry. E. J. HODGSON, Solicitor for Complainants. Au 3

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in the Vrovince.

angles to said Street, northwardly, for the us

Dated this 31st day of August, A. D. 1878.