he Examiner.

Charlottetown, July 10, 1S76,

THE SITUATION. THERE is no peace. Discontent and vie

ot

agitation prevail. islation Is par- " schoolhouss :

flundreds

throughout the country are vacant. Our

City schools are in a disgraceful condi tion. Our educational law has been cd liberately and persistently violoted. Ro- man Catholics, as a body, have, durii the past ten years, possc ssed more , litle eal power than they deserved. Phey have made and unmade Governments their pleasuse— only to be fooled and dis- appointed when they demanded legisla- tion upon the one que stien in which they were particularly interest d.

Protestants, combined, have t change this state of affairs. They may wrest the balance of power irom t] KR man Catholics. They may elect

vl d stron Pi testant | Ceav en l 7 7 s » Ac in

the “non-sectarian system “> will

be mainta 1 in its *‘ purity and integ i To curry out that Act in Char- I ttetown, Summerside and Souris, they will be « bliged te build scheolhouses ata cost of some fifty thousand dollars. They will be compelled to obtain schoolmasters

of a high class at high salaries, and the

cost wil! have to be borne by Protestants |

and Catholics alike. In order that the schoolhouses may be filled, they will be | forced to pass « law compelling ple to send their children to school. To silence their consciences respecting the necessity of religious instruction, and to satisfy Dr. Murray and his followers, (who will hold the balance of power) they may adopt Dr. Murray’s ‘‘ non-sectarian scheme ;”’ and Roman Catholies may en- joy the grim satisfaction of knowing that their children are religiously instructed out of a hybrid edition of the Douay ver-

sion of the Bible. This plan would, if adopted, be effects ual in relieving the wheels of legislation ;

and “the situation”’ would be better than it | is at present. But it would not allay dis- content; it would not promote peace and harmony. The Hon. J. C. Pope (who might have adopted it, and have secured his return to power by an overwhelming majority) doubtless, saw clearly that it would necessitate a complete separation and of Catholics from Protestants. }

division Judging, proba

moderation displayed by representative

}

bly, by the wisdom and

Catholics while pressing their claims be- fore the Legislature, he deemed a com- promise practicable. Backed up by gener- ous and moderate Protestant supporters he resolved to attempt a compromise, and and contentment to the

thet the de-

to restore peace He

nominational schools in the

community. proposed towns should be utilized—the Government, under cer- tain conditions, paying ouly for the secular instructoin imparted therein. This pros posal was a fair one, It would have en-| abled the Catholics, the Methodists, and

denominations to maintain their

while

other schoools without undue sacrifices, the religion taught would neither be inter- fered with nor paid for. those

It would have |

met the views of all Protestants |

(and there are many) who think the Bishop deserves some consideration for the sacri-

1

fices he has made in establishing hi SCiOC

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[It would have assured to Charlott

which for the past twenty five y bee D pi ying taxes to Supt throughout the country while ‘ ived littl ] fit from { > ] -a measure of just It woul ‘ iled a comparatir ou extra outa’ on the part ol Government. It wanld I n }—had Catholies been But they are not satisfied. On Thurs- |}

day last (just previons to the mass-meet- M Halli) Mr.

informed by several

ing in rket Pope was

c indidly leading Catholics that his proposal would not be | accepted, because it did not secure to Ca-

tholies all they demanded. ‘ Shoulder to |

shoulder, and no concession,’’

|

is the ery

‘¢ Shoulder to shoulder, }

of the secularists. and no compromise,” is, it appears, the motto of the Catholies.

Under these circumstances, moderate Protestants, willing to make a concession | It is but reasonable to suppose that they be that they will not permit Roman Catholics,

for the sake of peace, are helpless.

«ao not care to left out in the cold— as a body, to hold the balance of power as They will, therefore, in all probability, join their non-compromising

heretofore.

co-religionists, and assist in forming and supporting a strong Protestant Govern- ment.

In a minority ; forced to pay additional taxes to support schools to which they can- not conscieutiously send their children ; compelled, it may be, to sevd their chil-

dren to “free non sectarian schools ’* in |

which Dr, Murray’s “ non-sectarian religi- |

ous teaching ”

may be obligatory, Cath- | olics will have ample time before another | generation of voters arises, to repent the rejection of Mr. Pope’s Scheme. We

shall see.

| |

DIOCESAN SYNOD, , ane } Tur Hialifax Chronicle the question “whether the members of the Church present from P. E, Island

reports that |

could legally take part in the business of the Synod was broached by Archdeacon Read. present from P. Ki. Island, and much feel- ing was evinced syainst the course which the Archdeacon had seen fit to pursue. The discussion clearly showed that the position of P, E, Island Churehmen in the Synod was legally secured to them, und that they were bound by the actions of the Synod—the clergy by their sub- scription of submission to the Synod, and the laiety hy” electing The Synod is a voluntary association, but its members are bound by its decisions.”’

ical i ale a ni

A Cuniosiry.—Elijah McArthur; of Albers ton, took from the stomach, of a codfish an apparently small bone, flat on one side, concave on the other, about three-eighths of an inch long and somewhat sharpened at the corners. He had carried it in his pocket about ten days, and in appearance it was as dry and lifeless as a stone. (It was said to be an cyerstone.) Afier putting it in vinegar a short time, it began to show signs of life, and shortly after sped its way veross the bottom of the saucer in which it was immersed,

the peo- |

| strong desire to

1 There is the “ Rankin House.”

This greatly excited the members |

representatives, |

G23. IME FOO ae NF TR ES RE ER

’ re édii ot Ht Le Bei bstads } ; , ”? 4 BY COLESAND WHE! \ ‘ ‘ alow. ris custem bow- ay ) euial I { t] \ \ } i ( id vy th le svstem of Free Education i nd malt d by George Kid 1 Whe! Under that i yar weian I mat , , S t © matter of religious education t to the Board of Ed tion Now, | what tl lation of the Board < corning the teaching of relict was a ° iit . ae Che followin I lution f the Board } How ) 7 nsi ra ui wn ne ] ois, res} ling tlre { us read or i t lilferent 1 am Lhe in ! uf vi us Dis- | ! that ar ng beni I 1 w st an rit be u » | t ied it better t { > sty 1 h ( ts i im > ie { ' ret the > mun ( sin i ru li part a ‘ jose parents, both Pro- tan { l Ww sire it id who t I t th ol to tl i nonari enjoy religious free 7 Board think it would be in the gbest d ) b this happy i Slate ol nes for while th ) have noin.! ntion 1 ! tthe reading of the Bible | bat have i nd will hereafter per- mit her > IT by the par { | ren, | t in duly, as hu ( I tt Re! ucational li s of al i s s t Lo sel thet sg Ifastly sta comMpuisor l ii imy t re in to rere é t ! of s i |

This was the regulation, respeeting re»

ligious education in our public schools, ia |

dk ience of which George Coles and Kid- ward \ hel in nobly fought . tellin i858,

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THE WAR IN. TORKE ¥,

By late des] itches the dk feat of the | | Servians in their first attack is con- firmed. It was a regular “Bull Run,’ | in fact. They were not only driven back over the frontier, but the Turks | pursued them into Servian territory, and advanced victoriously as far as Saitschar, carrying all t} neighbor. ing Servian positions. Tl Servians lost 1300 killed, and 1500 wounded fell into the hands of the Turks. The latter lest 450 killed and S00 wounded. lt i

‘ hs har 7 ; ~e Goh Fepo: ted that there was Sanguioary henht-

ir Nitsch, and that the Turks have

ing n¢ been defeated. Ten thousand ot the Im- perial Guard are leaving Constantinople for Servia. A Paris Telegram says the

has

12,000 men.

Khedive furnished the Porte with

A Berlin telegram says the

north owers have

ern I

land assurances in re-

most satisfactory gard to the war. They express a deter- mination to remain neutral, and evince a

localize the strueele. The Times, commenting on the Eastern question, concludes that the British peo-

ple do not think it incumbent on them to

| pull down the Tarkish authority which 'they aided in maintaining twenty years | Bible Class were reading their Bible Lesson,

? ? ott < But they will not allow themselves

wv.

to be drawn into another Crimean war by a belief, which is probably a mere il- lusion, that a change in the disposition of the present dominions of the Sultan i i Pee Rus <<

id j ‘ y J j ] VG, 7 T RL i

Our Provin this year, better fa i th com m of visitors during the holidays than ever it had be— fore Ti splendid steamers Necret and Miramichi are ¢ the route between Montreal and Charlottetown. The Car-

. ‘ lZ and Worcester have exeellent

uccom-

|} modations for persons coming from the

United States. Our own Island boats

ply daily between Summerside and Shedi-

ac, aud four times a week between Char-

lottetown and Pictou. Our railway is now in excellent working order. Good |hotel succommodation ean be obtained.

in Char-

lottetown, the ‘‘ Seaside [lote].”’ for par-

| ticulars concerning which see advertizes

ment, | at Rustico ; and the “

and “ International Hotel,’ at Summer-

side, and “ Bellvue House.’”’ uf

with many other very good houses. Our

Island never looked more fresh, beautiful aud inviting to the eye of the tired seeker P

aiter

rest. health and enjoyme nt than it

does this summer.

A DECISIVE Tue result of the partial eleetions in Ontario is the election of the Hon. T. N. Gibbs (Liberal Conservative) for South Ontario: DR, Gibbs, isy., (Liberal- Conservative) for North Ontario; and Mr. Guthrie (Crit) for South Wellington. The gains

obtained dx spite the best efforts of the

VICTORY.

of the Conservatives have been

| Premier, the Postmaster-General and other

members of the Government. Dr. Tup- per did good service in the interests of gut ot

course, have been useless had there not

his friends. his efforts would.

| been a great change of public sentiment

respecting the McKenzie Administration.

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A SUGGESTION.

Mr. Enrror,—Your informant would wish | to call the attention of your Civic Fathers to an unsighted nuisance in front of the Bishop’s Palace, in the shape of a pump, which ought to be removed across the street, as it is not a thing of beauty, or en- joyable to the senses ot a correct mind, His Lordship is to senstive to make the request to have it removed, Trusting the nuisance will be remedied. I remain, A Citizen,

seer

For Generat Invormation.~- The 79th section of the DominiorIndian Act, of 1876, prohibits the sale, exchange, bartering,sups

plying, or giving to any Indian, any kind of

|

intoxicants; or causes, or procures the |

| same to be done, or commits, or attempts thereat under a penalty of imprisonment from one to six months, and of being fined not Jess than fifty nor more than three huns

| dred dollars, with costs of prosecution, one moiety of the fine to go to the informer or prosecutor, and the other moiety to Her

| Majesty to form part of the fund for the benefit of that body of Indians with respect to one or more members of which the of. fence was committed.

ye ECU

!the children were desirous of their intros

“ | clusion to which her statesmen had arrived

). | less based upon moral and religious train.

al| | tion to the best means of curing the evil,

»| the parents of the children:

and fighting

forwarded to Eng- |

Park Hotel’ |

sours, |

a oe Js

os 6 NOS PROTESTANT OPINION.

We defy the Patriot to prove that we inisquoted the opinion ef any Protestant We did not misquote either Dr. Murray or Rev. Donald MeNeill, nor did we strive to make it appear that they held opintons differing from those which the quotations expressed, may this week be no excuse for misrepre- ’atriot, We

ventleman upon the school question. }

In order, however, that there

entation on the part of the quote the following speech, delivered by Hon. Edward Palmer [now Chief Justice Palmer] in full ;

Phe Hon Mr. Pater said that, as he un- derstood the amendment proposed by the hon. member for Princetown, (Mr- Havi- land,) it merely permitted the authorized version of the Scriptures to be used in all schools where the parents or guardians of

duction. The amendment proposed by the hon. the Speaker would permit both the Douay and authorized versions to be used, 'o both propositions he would give his sups port. He un jerstood the hon. Col. Secrex tary to say, that he was in favor of the total exclusion of the Scriptures from our public schools, (*No!’ from Mr. Coles.) Well, if not, all his arguments were to that effect. Ile understood him (Mr. Coles) to say, that it was the duty of the, schoolmasters to ate tend to the secular—not the religious—in~ struction of the children under his charge. If the hon. gentleman had since changed his views, he (Mr. P.) was proud of it. Ie | (Mr. P.) thought the present state of the Edueation Law loudly called for an amend- |} ment such as that now proposed; and he fully agreed with the hon. member for Georgetown (Mr. Heath Haviland,) that education, to be sound, should be based on They had only to What was the con-

| the Christian religion. | look at Great Britain.

on this momentous question? That the | education of the kingdom wis defective uns

ing; and they are now turning their attens | They think it best that that very important | and sacred duly should not be left entirely to The parents may | not have iin their power to instruct their chil. laren dn tle Pp inciples of the re ligion which There are but few who can den their attention and give their time to it. iow many poor men are there, who could

hey pi ape 83.

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ha dly (as inguish the Bible from a volume of | kieldin y's Novels, and who, of course, had neith ime nor inclinakon to devote to the | religious instruction of their children, but

| FROM WHOSE POCKBYS THE MONEY |T0 SUPPORT THLSE SCHOOLS IS

DRAGGED, It would be deplorable indeed were the House to shut out from the thousands jwho are petitioning this House the means of providing for the religious as well as the secue lar insiruction of their children—the rich and wr—the learned and unlearned—and turning a deaf ear to their petitions, were to | fo say to them, © you must give a religious edu- | cation to your children as you best can.” This | he thought, would be a very improper cons | clusion to arrive at. The objections to the | proposed amendment eppeared to him per- fectly ephemeral—entitled to little weight

—however loud those objections might

sound in the ears of other people. He was

sensible, too, of the very strong objections

entertained by a large body of Christians,

with respect to the placing of the Holy or | Inspired Writings in the hands of children. | He found no fault with them on that acs |count. But that was not the opinion of an-

other large body of Christians, who, in fact, | constituted the majority of the inhabitants | ofthis colony. Their belief was, that every /man ought to read the word of God and judge of its contents for himself, without having his mind warped by the opinions of any clergyman. The hon. Col. Secretary had | asked what was to be done with the Roman ' Catholic children in stormy weather? But | he (Mr. P.) did not think that stormy days | lasted all the year round. Whether the

majority of the children were Catholic or

Protestant, he did not apprehend that any /compulsion would be used to induce the

minority to remain in the school-room dur~ | ing the reading of the Scriptures. He (Mr. | P.) saw no great difficulty in so arranging | matters as to prevent any dissatisfaction on

that score. He supposed that while the

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the attention of the other children might be so fully occupied as to prevent their minds being in anywise influenced thereby. Besides, the children of Catholics cannot be supposed to have no religious teachers of their own, either st home or in their respecs tive churches or chappels. With respect to the case supposed, of a Catholic teacher having charge of a Protestant school —and he was happy to know there was some ex~ cellent teacbers of that persuasion — he thought it probable, that tbe parents would cheerfully put up with any inconvenience that might arise from that circumstance, particularly if he were a popular teacher, and would never think of forcing upon him,

ALBERTON NOTES.

Alberton-—notwithstanding (he financial dulness of the times, maintain: her prestige and activity, There are abo ‘ fifty new dwelling houses beside other bu dings going fon. J. C. | spe is erect- and Janes Wiggins Esq., & Co., his vie is boos vlast sawing ae ’ , y 2 ~ shingles and boards, also when needed Hon. J. C. Pope is building .W. owlan one.

up this summer. ing a large steam mill.

planes them. two large ships and flon.G Several boats for fishing and other purposes are being built. James White, Eeq., has a very fine boat, in which he has not spared either money or paias. Uer cost is about $1000, and if not the best in the colony,she will compare very favorably with the best. She was built’ by John McKinnon, Esq., and I believe is designed to challenge the best boat that Queen’s Co, will bring out at the approaching Regatta in Charlottes town, In agriculture, stumps and brash« wood are being succeeded by large fields in which the crops look healthy and well, There are some beautiful gardens. In literae ture, they patronize almost every periodical in the Dominion, particularly this colony, and now they are getting out one for them- selves—the A!berton / joneer—which threats ens to be the very thing needed., It is published by Jobn L. McKinnon, Editor and Proprietor, ona nice sheet, in good type, and is modest or unpretending in its debut. It is hoped that it will supply a want long felt by its merchants and other busi- ness men in this community. In religion the people of Alberton abound. The old established churches are being assisted in their woiks of faith and labors of love. The Baptists having the Rev. D, Gordon at their head have recently established a church of forty members, and the Methodists have held a tea to raise money to furnsh their building, and have obtained nearly $250. Iam happy to tell you that the Roman Catholics, who had their handsome new church blown down during the storm last fall, are busy and successful in getting up another,with his Lordship the Bishop at their head. Surely if our Government were so sincere aud had such faith in the law, as Ministers and others have in the Gospel, our worthy Judge Pope and officers would not be much longer allowed to practice in that low, old, rickety dingy, unhealthy hall, but would get a place worthy of them» selves and worthy of the colony. Military drill, too, is being practised every day, and Lieutenavt-Colonel Hunter Duvar is giving instructions for the accomplisnment of this necessary art. They want a good drill shed in which to practice, and accoutrements in which they can be comfortable. I'he fourth of July was a great day here: Judge Pope held his usual session, the Alberton Pioneer gave off its first issue, the Methodists held their public tea, and the Roman Catholics raised the frame of their fallen church. Work is plenty. Money is scarce.

THE WAR IN EUROPE.

Russia has at last gained the object at which her rulers have long been aiming. We long ago expressed the opinion that the rising in Herzegovinia would have been easily quelled, if it had been simply a mat~ ter of dispute between Turkey and a small tributary state. Even regarded from this point of view, there were, no doubt, di- fliculties in the way of a speedy and effect- ual repression of the insurrection which persons at a distance, unacquainted with the scene of disturbance, could appreciate. The insurgents were defended by natural fortifications, which, by the ordinary mes thods of warfare, were almost impregnable. But even if these be taken into account, the dissaftected districts would have long since been reduced to a submission had not the rebels depended on other strength than their own, What that strength was, the issue of events has clearly shown. It was Russia that instigated the rebellion, it was Russia that supplied the sinews of war, it was Russia that fostered and kept alive and active the spirit of discontent. In fact the contest all along has been between Russia and her ancient and hated ioe. In 1854-56 that ambitious power made the discovery that the dismemberment of the Ottaman Empire, after the manner of the

against his will, the reading of the Protes- | partition of Poland, by open violence, was

tant version of the Scriptures, would never create difficuities of that na-

ture. The Bill, if amended as proposed, woule! not force religious instruction upon either party. It would leave the matter entirely

in the hands of the parents. With respect to | the Normal School, there were good and sufticient reasons, he thought, why that in- stitution should be speciaily named in the | Bill. It could not be forgotten that the | Superintendent of that institution was se- lected by Sir Alexander Bannerman, He had previously entered into communication with Mr. Stow, in order to secure his assis- | tance and co-operation in establishing that school; and if the correspondence which then took place were laid before the House | it would be clearly seen, that it was His Ex- celleney’s wish to have Mr. Stow’s system | established here, and noother. Now, every- body knows that the system is based upon scriptural education. People were told that Stow’s training system was to be adopt» ed here; a gentleman was imported direct | from the very hotbed in Scotland, to take charge of it, and by and bye it was inaugur- ated by a great Soiree; and a very impor- ‘tant day it was, no doubt! He could fancy the hall echoing and re-echoing with the speeches delivered on that occasion—the Government pluming themselves upon their achievement, and evidently looking upon this as one of the happiest days of their lives. We were told on that oecasion that the schools were to be opened and closed with prayer—the Bible was to be in. troduced, &c. But very short after this, we find the rulers of that institution taking quite another view of the matter. They would seem very suddenly to have found that they did not want Mr. Stow’s system atall! It was high time, therefore, that this matter were fixed by statute, and no longer jeft to the Government or the Board of Education, Hence arose the necessity for naming the Normal School in the amend- ment to the Bill before the Committee. Seclarian and political motives had been at» iributed to the parties who agitated this ques. lion; but he believed he was warranted in saying the parties alluded to were actus ated by higher and better motives. He (Mr. Palmer) confessed that he ought to have been better prepared to defend the rigbts of the petitioners. At the same time, he had no disposition toyreate reli- gious differences among the people of this Colony; and he believed he would come very far short of the performance of his duty did he fail to give the amendment proposed by the hon. member for Prince- town [Mr, Haviland] bis cordial support.

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WAR WITH INDIANS,

New York, July 6.—On the 25th Junea severe battle between U. S. troops and 2,509 to 5,000 Indians took place in Motana Territory. The attack was made by Gen. Custer, the famous cavalry officer, with five companies of cavalry and the Indians pours ed in a murderous fire in all directions, Gen, Custer, his two brothers, nephew and brother-in-law were all killed, and not one of his detatchment escaped. Two hundred and seven men were buried in one place. The Indians got all the arms of the killed soldiers, Seventeen commissioned officers were killed. The whole Custer family died atthe head of the column. Exact loss not known, as both Adjutants and Sergeant Major were killed. Estimated 315 killed,

“>. Tuz Intercoronist,— One hundred and seventy-six tons of fresh fish have gone west since :he opening of the Intercolonial. The

traiile on the line has been constantly in-

The people |

creasing.

a thing which offended the sense of justice in England and other nations. The arbitra~ ment of a cruel war decided that such an attempt was not to be made with impunity. The fall of Sebastopol gave to Turkey se~ curity from such an attempt; but it did not secure the weaker nation from those covert machinations which have been in progress ever since the close of the Crimean war. ‘The death of Nicholas produced some changes of internal policy, but it left the insatiable ambition of which he was emphatically the type just as it was. The

attention of England and the rest of Eu- rope has been diverted to its development in other directions,but its true goal throagh all these years, has continued to be, as it ever was, Constantinople. Fraud was made to take the place of force, and how ef- fective it has been the world now sees. At the present juncture there is no use in trying to predict how the complication of affairs will end. There is, indeed, much cause for uneasiness, and undoubtedly the Governments of Europe are uneasy. The German press speaks out boldly,and blames Russia for what has taken place, justly pointing out the frivolous character of the pretext for war on the part of Servia, and directing attention to the fact that the army of that principality is mainly officered by Russian veterans. The German press and the German Government are, however, two different things, and it remains to be seen how theflatter will appreciate the course of the ostentatiously professed ally of its Sovereign. The press in France and Great Britian is much divided, but there have not been wanting journals who, since the commencement of these troubles, have laid the responsibility on Russia. Austria throughout seems to haye played a double game, fearful, on the one khand,of offending a mighty neighbour, and, on the other hand, disliking the nearness of the com- batants to her own frontier, and the effect of the contest on her own frontier, and the effect of the contest on het own various population. The question of most im- portance and interest to us is what part will England take in the struggle that has just begun. However anomalous may be the position of Mahommedan Turkey in the midst of Christian countries, any change of dynasty cannot fail to be fraught with danger to British power. It would be a sad day for the inflaence and prestige of our Empire, if the throne of the Czar were established in the city of Constantine, Could the Imperial Government sit calmly still and see such a change accomplished without strikiug a blow to prevent it? For such national self-sacrifice we hardly be~ lieve that it is as yet prepared. Mr. Dis- raeli has not yet spoken, but there must soon be an end to such untimely reticence.

The traditions of his race as well as his feel« ings asa Christian may be strong enough to withdraw his sympathy from those who persecuted both the guardians of the Law and the followers of the Cross, but he is,

if we mistake not, too genuine an English.

man to suffer an alien power to detract,

even indirectly,from the glory and strength

of the nation which he serves.—Montreal Gazette,

THE MERTING IN MARKET HALL.

A Political Meeting, called by the secu-~ larists, was held in the Market Hall on Thursday evening last. The Hall was crowded. Neil Rankin, Esq., occupied the Mr. Isaac Oxenham, was appoint~

Chair. Secretary. G. W. Millner, Esq., was the first speaker, ie submitted the following

resolution :—

Whereas, Allempts have been made from ‘ime to time, and are now being made to in- troduce ihe denominational or sectarian school system into this Island, and to pro- vide that sectarian schools be supported oui of the public Exchequer,

Resolved, That the free and unsectarian character of our public schools must main- tained in its purity and integrity.

He argued that the question was a relis gious one; that while Protestants could agree upon minor points, there was no like- ness between the religion of Protestants and the religion of Catholics, and that while such a wide difference continued to exist, it was impossible that the public money shonld be expended in teaching either religion and peace and harmony be maintained. He, therefore, would en- deavor to uphold free unsectarian schools in to-to.

lion, Senator Havitanp seconded the motion. He believed the unsectarian sys» tem to be the only one which could be carried out. He had always been opposed to a union of Church and State. The State Should know no religion, He believed the proposal to pay for results to be the great- est clap-trap. Payment for results meant separate schools, He alluded to the mag- nificent results of unsectarian free schools in the United States; and said that no country which had once enjoyed un-sec- tarian free schools ever made such a retro- gade step as to adopt the denominational system.

J. Ul. Frercagr, Esq., said he was a Free School man, and always had been one. He argued that ‘‘ payment for results ’ was a fraud which could not be admitted into this Province, becuuse it would divide the people and cost more than they could afford. If the Methodist Acadamy were to be paid according to results its share of the public money would be $2,500 a year. He reviewed the Bishop's Pastoral.

Mr. McKinvey argued that the Bishop wanted the public money to be so applied that his people would learn the way to heaven, while the Protestants would receive State aid on their journey to the lower re-~ gions.

W. D. Srewart, Esq., had always been a very strong supporter of the Secular Sys« tem. He would not support the “ latest delusion ’’— payment for results.

L. H. Davies, Esq., had expressed his opinion in the House of Assembly. Legise lation has been paralyzed; and at present polities are almost at a dead-lock, because of the School Question. If Mr. Pope’s scheme were once carried it never could be un- done. He looked to Protestants, young and old, to support him in upholding our free non-secturian school system. He argu- ed the question as some length.

The resolution was then put to the meet- ing and carried.

On motion of Mr. G. W. Millner, the

following gentlemen were appointed a Coms mittee to select a candidate to contest the election in conjunction with Mr. L. H. Davies: G. W. Millner, T. Alley, J. H. Fletcher, W. Weeks, T. Merris,N. Rankin, Esqrs.

BIRTH, At Charlottetown, on the 3rd of July, the wife of P. G. Fraser Druggist, of a son.

MARRIED.

At the Richmond House, Charlottetown, June 22nd, by the Rev. John Goodwill, Mr. John Andrew McDougall, of Rice Point, Lot

65, to Miss Flora McKinnon, of Argyle Shore. | DIED. In Providence, Jun2 27th, 1876, Jennie E,

wife of P. B. Schurman, aged 17 years $ months and one day.

At Wilmot Creek, on the l4th day of May last, afler a lingering illnes of many weary and sleepless days and nights, which she bore witb true Christian patience and resig~ nation to the will of God, Margarei Stavert, relict of the late Thomas Stavert, in the 80th year of her age,

At Fredevicton, on the 9th of June, after a severe illness Jennet Lydia, the beloved wife of Mr. John Browne!l and the eldest daughter of Andrew Stevenson, Esq, in the JOth year of her age.

On the 2nd ult., Mr. John Irving, Cherry Valley, aged 73 years.

At Victoria Road, on the 28th ult., after an illness of four months, which he bore with Christian fortitude, William McLeod, aged 08 years.

On the 20th ull., of inflammation of the lungs, Robert Campbell, Esq., of Montague, aged 52 years.

PASSENGERS.

Per Steamer “ Carroll” from Boston:— Messrs. Oliver Smith, L- C., Smith, C. A. Brainard, E. McMahon, D. A. Fraser, H. Fraser, L, McDonald, J. McKinnon, Thomas Redmond, James Galvin, John Gillis, J. M. Gallant, N, McKinnon, A. A. McLean, W. Tanton, L. Warren ; Misses Capel, McLean, Ella McMahon, Kate Fraser, Kate McKin- non, Kate Donovan, Catherine Johnson, Kate Creegan, Lizzie Jordan, Maria Mellish, Charlotte E. scott Anna Keenan, Sarah Monroe, Flora McIntyre, Jennie Bohannon, Mary M. Foley, Florence McKie, Mary Mc- Intyre Helen Nicholson, gharlotte McRae. = Per Steamer * Carro!] ”’ % Boston :—Jas. McDonald, Annie Whillock, Mary Steele, Miss Galvin, W. Hl, McQuarrie, John Kiley, J. F. Dobson,

MEMORANDA.

By cable to Peake Bros. & Co.—Barkentine Corisande arrived at Plymouth on the 7th inst.—22 days passage.

By telegram to Peake Bros. & Co,—SS. Prince Edward arrived at Montreal on the 9th inst,

Barque “ James Peake ” arrived at Liver- pool on the 4th inst. —22 days passage—and will return to Charlottetown about the [5th inst.

A new source of industry has lately been discovered. near the flourishing town of Al-

berton. Captain Hewitt has found out that Cascumpec Uarbor abounds in excellent salmon. By means of nets, he catches from

25 to 30 every morning. Many people living here are in high hopes that quite a business will spring up in consequence of this dis- covery. We hope it may.—Argus

Suippuitpine aT Biperorp. — The Hon. Wm. Richards is building twe large ships at Bideford. One of these will measure be- tween eleven and twelve hundred tons. She will be classed ten years, and when finished will be one of the finest vessels ever floated in these waters. The béams, clamps, etc., are all made of pitch pine of the finest quality imported by Mr. Richards himself, from Pensacola. She isa splendid model, and the workmanship is unquestionabiy very superior. The other vessel will measure about 600 tons. Mr. Richards launched a new vessel the other day at Summerside, and has another on the stocks at the same place. He is also building one of about 800 tons at Enmore River. The hon, John Yeo is build- ing one at Bideford, one at Sheep River, and has thé frames for three or four up West-— Argus.

SYMPTOMS OF CATARRH,

Dull, heavy, headache obstruction of the nasal passages, discharge falling into the throat sometimes profuse, watery, acrid, thick and tenacious, mucous, purulent, muco-purulent, bloody, putrid, offensive, etc. Ina others, a dry- ness, dryness, watery, weak or inflamed eyes, ringing in ears, deafness. hawking and cough- ing to clear the throat, ulcerations, seabs from ulcers, voice altered, nasal twang, offensive breath, impaired smell and taste, dizziness, mental depression, tickling cough, etc. Only a few of the above symptoms are likely to be presentin any case at one time:

Whea applied with Dr. Pierce’s Nasal Douche aod accompanied with Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery, as constitutional treatment, Dr. Sages Catarrh Remedy produces perfect Cures of the worst cases of Gatarrh and Oziena of many years standipg. This thorough course Of medication constitutes the only rational, scieatific, safe, and successful manner of treat- this odious disease that has ever been offer-

NEW ADVERTISEMENTS,

TORING PARTMENT

New Cloths,

Worsted Coatings, Broadcloths, Doeskins, Tweeds, Oxfords, Meitons, &c.

Just received, and farther additions daily

expected,

The Clothing turned out from this depart- ment is pleasing all our customers.

BEER & SONS. July 10, 1876,—4in

Boston Steam

CARROLL & WORCESTER.

WEEKLY LINE.

NE of the above Steamers leave Boston every SATURDAY at noon, for Char- lottetown ; and returning, leaves here every THURSDAY, at 5 o'clock, p. m. PASSENGERS will find those steamers to have Superior accommodation. EXCURSION TICKETS, for :0und trips to and from Boston, $15. Fox freight or passage, apply to CARVELL BROS, Agents. Ch’town, July 10, 1876.—3m

ON CONSIGNMENT.

3 CASKS CHINAWARE

CONSISTING OF

60 Tea Setts (44 Pieces,) IN CHINA AND GOLD,

As we are instructed to close this lot out

at once, will sell it cheap,by the cask or set.