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The Late Government.

‘*The way of transgressors is hard.”

This is a quotation from a high author- ity and is a fit illustration of the fate which has befallen the late Government, who, from an overweening eXxultation over the victory won by them in the election on the Free School Question, have, in less than three years, come to an inglorious end. Who would have thought it: that a party apparently so strong would, in so short a time, be broken into fragments? But the way of the transgressor is hard. They heeded not the voice ot the people, who clamored for retrenchment in the public expenditure—rendered necessary by the depression of trade, the falling off in the market price of produce, the payment for land under the Land Purchase Act, and, above all others, the tax levied for the pur- pose of carrying on the new school law. But ‘‘ Vox Populi, Vox Dei” did not suit the Government, who said, ‘‘ We are the Gods, and are omnipotent and infallible, and fully understand the situation. We have been elected to rule this country, to dispense offices, favors and emoluments, in such way and manner as we, in our wisdom, may deem meet. The tax-payeis must bleed freely. They have been relieved from the rent-roll oppression, and should be thankful. If they cannot appreciate a good Gevernment, they must be taught to know better; and as ‘ knowledge is pow- er’—which is the motte and keystone of all School Acts—they must pay forit. Ali the philosophy of the age points out that we are right. Does not the old French proverb say, ‘ Le fou le festaivn et le sage mange?’” Reasoning from these pre- mises, they retained the Civil List Bill with all its inequalities, which was passed just previous to their election, in happier times, and ere the exigencies of a School Law had come into existence. This Act, sufficient (in a country like this) in its provisions for the payment of salaries to heads of Depart- ments, was treated as one of the laws of the Medes and Persians which altereth not. But to meet the difficulty, certain favorites must have an additional allowance voted to them, not for additional work to be per- formed by them, but as the late Commis- sioner of Public Works would say, ‘‘To maintain the dignity of this Howse,” so that they might, like Sternes’ pamered menial, be enabled to drive poverty from their door. Tie Asylum jeb was defended against all adverse criticism, whether sworn to or vtherwise. The tax curse was to be per- petuated, even if tho tax-payers had to rake the hotter regions for the money ; and eonseq:tently the time had not arrived to pasa an Act for the abolishment of im prisonment for debt. When money be raised in this manner, What need to amal- gamate the Normal School and Prince of Walez College? But a cloud came over the political horizon, which spread from east to west; the darkness lowers, Cardigan and Belfast, with thundering voice protest against the arrangement, and Alberton in West, although enfeebled by the small-pox, raises its voice and reverberates the cry The Government, struck with dismay, be- gin to feel that the handwrighting is on the wall ; and this they must endeavor, if pos- sible, to rub out. They begin to realize that the way of the transgressor is hard. They cast around them to know what to do, to set their house in order, so that they may live,and not die. Like Sinbad the sailor, they decided to go back to Bagdad, and take a new departure, and finish what the Goths began. But the fiat had gone forth. Too late was the cry. The door of mercy was shut; and, like the foolish Virgins, the eil had gone out of their lamps, and they were left to grope inthe dark. May we not trust their fate will be a warning to their successors, not to Lreat with derision the voice of the people! They sprang up like a tocket in its fight in mid air, and had fallen like the stick where no one need care. For, as Mr. Murphy said at the Mechanic and Workingmen’s meeting, ‘‘ Sv sure as the morrow’s sun will rise, so sure will they be defeated,” when we shall cast over them at their departure the mantle of charity,

raise them for their good deeds, and their bad ones bury with their bones; and, after the election, when they shall be politically dead and buried, sing thisrequieum :

Peace to their ashes, there is none can be colder, Had they lived a day longer they would have been a day older. Yours, etc., ‘** REQUEISCAT EN Pace.” Ch’town, March 18, 1879.

A Practical Mechanic Speaks.

To the Editor of the Examiner, Srr,—Now thatthe Leader of the late

Gevernment has held a pow wow, and the

Mechanics of this City have fixed upon their Candidate, we should look into the subject fairly and consider what onght to be done.

Mr. Davies did not attempt to justify the actions of the late Government during his

ign, or he would have found it a difficult ‘eos But, instead, repeated his wail of sorrow that his country and its press did

not Jaud him up to the skies, give him a

grand banquet, in fact worship him for his avonderful services on the fishery case, or run after him to thank. and praise him for that very learned minute of Council, (which he drafted with own hand) claiming $1,500,- 000 as the Island’s share in the award.

Can he (Mr. Davies) not sce that the city and country have not the same lofty ideas of his abilities that he entertains, and that

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| ehee’s German Syrup has proven itself to be they consider he has been very liberally, in cine. fact too well paid, for the services he then | tell rendered, not to speak of the thanks he so 000 rauch boasts of beingsent him from hisQueen’

(she has been badly advised at times.) Yet, after the many and strong expressions of public opinion against him, he still tries to foree his talents on a long suffering people again; and, worse than all, to make them believe he is the mechanies friend, brings a candidate {I hear some one say another cousin} to ran with him in their interest. The Public Works Department. managed by him and the great Strathalbyn,is enough to show tlie mechanic how Radically wreng } he is. Let the mechanics heed not his flowery’ speeches, nor the old cries he and his party are trying to revive on questions now set- tled, but look to their own interests and see that they have gentleman on whom they can depend to represent them, to bring forward and carry through measures so much needed for their protection; and, if the Liberal-Conservative candidates pledge themselves to adopt the Mechanics’ platform, stick to them loyaliy, put petty questions aside, support them and one- another like men, and success is certain. { am, Sir, Yours, etc., Practica, MrecHanic. P. 8.—I notice in your publication of the 12th inst., a letter signed ‘‘ Mechanic,” and written in a semi-religious style. I hope the mechanics will not be led astray by such clap-trap. If the writer of it be really a mechanic (doubtful) he cannot have cut his wisdom teeth yet. “Pp. M. Ch’town, March 18, 1879.

mba hint neta teal, FY OE To the Editor of the Examiner.

Siar,—The Hon. Thomas Walker in his very eloquent speech in the Market Hall, the other evening, omitted the part which be has played in the building of the Lunatic Asyluin. He did not inform the Mechanics present (in whose welfare he, as well as other Grits, have a deep interest at the present time) how much he assisted the Commissioner of Public Works in giving the Contract to strangers, and thus depriv- ing our Mechanics of labor wiich, in ail justice, belonged to them.

He did not inform the meeting that the Firin of which he 1s head center, was security for the Contract, also how much he bagged as his share on the Glass Con tract, by endeavoring to furnish inferior class to that tendered for ; also the prcfits on YFeyister grates, marble mantles, and various other articles to numerous to men- tion, furnished the Government in direct violation of the Independence of Parliament Act,

An answer to these questions would be interesting at the present time, and would prove that the Hon. Thomas Walker is not w disinterested politician as he would like to make the citizens of Charlottetown believe.

Yours, ENGINEER.

Ch’town, March 15, 1879.

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Destitution in Germany.

SAD STATE OF AFFAIRS AT BERLIN AND MANNHEIM—THE POOR BARELY KEEP- ING SOUL AND BODY TOGETHER-—THE

GUTTERS SEARCHED FOR FOOD.

New Yors, March 10.—It appears from foreign advices that the distress in German cities, especially in Berlin, grows direr from day to day. The Berlin ‘‘Tagblatt’ re- ports that in three months there have been three thousand seizures in the capital for arrears of taxes, that more than double that number of Berlin tradesmen are in bank- ruptcy, or on the verge of it, that the great ariny of unemployed workmen have kept themselves alive, if such an experience may be called life; by clearing snow frem the sidewalks, that 237 men recently applied for a vacant clerkship worth $3.45 a week, and that a doctor who advertised for a housekeeper received 450 applications. In Mannheim the misery is frightful. Men ouce stalwart roam about the streets and search the gutters in the hope of stumbling op something that can be conyerted into warmth or food.

Famine IN CasHMERE.—A cable despatch gives the following particulars of the fearful ravages by famine in Cashmere. The Pall Mall Gazette says a private letter from a high Indian official states that the peeple of Cashmere are dying of famine like flies, and that the present rate of mortality the Province will be nearly depopulated by the end of the year.

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Special Notices.

Great clearing out sale of Boots, Shoes and Crockeryware at Gass’. The whole stock to be sold in three weeks. Come. and buy at your own prices.

Smoxk¥p Sacmox at Beer & Goff s.

Scorcu Jam in bulk, 25 cents per Ib., differ- ent kinds, choice. Golden Syrups 10 cents per pint, 18 cents per bottle, at Beer & Goft’s.

GENTLEMEN’s Dress Sairtrs—A GkREAT Barca !—Read the following : Weeks & Co. have received part of a manufacturer’s stock of GENTLEMEN’S WHITE Suirts, which they will offer on Monday, March 17th, at a little over half the regular price. Everyone should see them, as the low price must clear them off rapidly.-——sat tu fri

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The Death-rate of

Our country is getting to be fearfully al- arming, the average of life being lessened every year, without any reasonable cause, death resulting generally from the most in- significant origin. At this season of the year, especially, a cold is such a common thing that in ~he hurry of every day life we are apt to overlook the dangers attending it and often find, too late, that a Fever or Lung trouble has already set in. Thou- sands lose their lives in this way every win- ter, while had Bosshee’s German Syrup been taken, a cure would have resulted, and a large bill from a doctor been avoided. For all diseases of the Throat and Lungs, Bos-

the greatest discovery of its kind in medi- Every Druggist in this country will

of its wonderful effect. Over 950,- ttles sold last year without a single failure known.

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A MEETING

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Liberal-Conseryative Party

WILL BE HELD IN THE

MARKET HALL Tuesday Ems, 18th March,

AT BIGHT O'CLOCK.

1 Lot at 85 cents.

WILL BE ON VIEW

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March 15, 1879 ~3i sat tues fri

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The Meeting will be Addressed by several Members of the LIBERAL-CONSERVA- TIVE PARTY.

ELECTORS, ATTEND. SIMON W. CRABBE, |

Secretary.

Ch’town, March 17, 1879.

To the Electers of the Third Jlectoral District of King’s County:

GENTLEMEN,—The action of the late Government in retaining oflice for many months after they had lost the confidence of the House of Assembly, and their contention on the floor of the House that they still possess the contidence of a majority of the Electors, having necessitated an appeal to the consti- tuencies at this inconvenient season of the year, I beg respectfully to solicit a renewal of the confidence you so generously reposed in me in Junelast. In doingso I have also to ask for your endorsation of my appointment as Commissioner of Public Works for this Province.

Notwithstanding the heavy taxes imposed on the people by the late Government, their extravagance has been such as to place the Finances of the Province in a highly unsatis- factory condition, which demands economy in the public expenditure. -To effect this, measures for the abolition of the Legislative Council, the reduction of salaries, and other controllable expenditure, and the re-organiza- tion of the Civil Service, will receive early attention from the present Government.

Should you, by your votes, sustain the present Administration by electing me as one of your representatives, I shall,—while filling the responsible position I now occupy— endeavor to give proper attention to the local interests of your District, as well as those of every section of Prince Edward Island.

I have the honor to be, Gentlemen, Your obedient servant,

DONALD FERGUSON. East River, March 17, 1879.—advt her pres 2i.

J. B.

RECULAR TRADER.

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1879. SPRING TRIP. 1879.

The Well-known Clipper Barkentine

“FHithel Blanche,”

(Now ON THE BERTH}, 428 Tons Register, Coppered and 9 years Al at Lloyds,

CHARLES GOULD, COMMANDER, Will Sail from Londen on or

about the 5th April,

CARRYING FREIGHT AT THROUGH RATES TO

Pictou, Summerside and Georgetown.

bteal Cash Sil

sil BU nit

DRY GOODS,

CLOTHING, ETC.

‘The Whole Stock in Trade OF THE LATE ROBERT ORR.

This vessel was built expressly for the Lon- don trade, being thoroughly fitted out in every respect, with splendid accommodation for Pas- sengers, and offers every inducement to Ship-

ers, ' Parties wishing to have their Goods de- livered here early in the season will oblige by forwarding their orders in time, so as not to detain the Vessel.

For Freight or Passage, apply in London to Joun Prrcarrn & Sons, 16 Great Winchester Street, E. C.; in Liverpool to Prrcatrn Bros., Brockley Buildings, 51 South John Street: or here to the owners,—

ee PEAKE BRO'S & CO. SOLD OFF AT GOST, |e = See —CONSISTING IN PART OF-— PUBLIG MRETING

AT MT. STEWART.

PUBLIC MEETING will be held at the LA Mount Stewart Hall on WEDNESDAY, the 19th inst., at the hour of six o’clock p.m., for the purpose of choosing a candidate for the representation of the northern section of the Third Electoral District of Queen’s County. JAMES McWADE, J. P. JAMES ROssS, J. P. J. R. BOURKE, Jr., J. P. WM. E. CLARK, J. P. WM. J. LOGAN, J. P. Mount Stewart, March 14, 1579.

POLITICAL!

a. ELECTOhs of the Second Dis- trict of Queen’s County are re- quested to attend the following meetings, where they will be addressed by the late Rep. resentatives and others :—

RROOKFIELD, Monday, 17th inst., a seven o'clock. CORNWALL, Tuesday, 15th inst., at seven o'clock. NORTH WILTSHIRE, Wednesday, 19th inst., at seven o'clock. NEW GLASGOW, Thursday, at seven 0’clock. RUSTICO (Bank), Fride-, 2ist’ inst., at seven o'clock. WHEATLEY RIVER, Saturday, 22d inst., at seven o'clock.

MILTON, Monday, 24th inst., at seven o'clock. BRIEN’S CROSS, Tuesday, 25th inst., at seven 0’ clock. NINE MILE CREEK (Ladner’s), Thurs- day, 27th inst., at seven o'clock.

Dress Goods, Shawls, Mantles, Millinery, Silks, Velvets, Hosiery, Gloves, Linens, Winceys, Shirtings, Sheetings,

Prints, Grey and White Cottons, Hats and Bonnets, Furs, Blankets, Flannels, Pilots, Beavers, Coatings,

T weeds, etc., etc. ete.

Readymade Clothing

Hats, Caps, Linders and

Drawers, Scarfs, &e. 20th inst.,

Cotton Warp, $mnall Wares, &6.

The above Stock must be cleared ont from this date, and our Customers, and the public generally, can depend upon getting

Bargains. LONG CREEK (Lowrie’s), Friday, 28th inst., at seven o'clock,

J ohn McPhee NORTH RIVER (Warren's), Saturday, 29th ? inst., at seven o'clock.

SOUTH WILTSHIRE, Monday, 31st inst., at seven o'clock.

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Administrator. Charlottetown, Feb, 4,51879.

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A CHANCE TO GET A BARGAIN!

1 Lot at 65 cents, former price $1.00.

former price $1.45.

1 Lot at $1.10, former price $1.95. 1 Lot at $1.40, former price $2.59.

IN OUR WINDOW ON MONDAY.

WHEHEKS & CO.

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THREE CASES NEW SPRING TWEEDS,

CHOICE PATTERNS!

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LOW PRICES!

MACDONALD.

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AUCTION SALE,

Wednesday, 19th March, AT if O'CLOCK,

: “SKE will offer at our Sales Room,—

100 bbls. Canada Extra FLOUR, 50 bbls. Spring Extra FLOUR, 50 bbls. Choice Superfine FLOUR, 10 boxes CHEESE, 2) boxes SOAP, 1@ casks KEROSENE, 5 boxes COFFEE, £@ nests TUBS, 45 doz. PAILS, 15 coils 9 thread MANILLA, 10 boxes CANDLES, 2@ boxes Loose Muscatel RAISINS, and other Goods, to close consignments.

FENTON T. NEWBERY & CO.

March 15, 1879—3i

Marine Insurance Company OF .P. _E. ISLAND.

ry\WE Annual General Meeting of the Shareholders of this Company

be held in their Office, corner Great George

and lower Water Street, on

Thursday, the 20th March, .

AT ELEVEN O'CLOCK, A. M., for the election of Directors and the transac tion of other business.

By order of the Board, F. W. HALES, Sec’y.

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March 4, 1879.

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ROP #F. SIX TONS MANILLA,

at Factory Prices.

different sizes,

Wright & MacGowan,

Manufacturers Agents, Queen’s Wharf

February 18, $75- -taw for 2m

4 Coal. Coal.

YDNEY ROUND COAL $3.50 per ton; Gowrie Mines Smal] Coal 2.50 do - ALSO— 200 Tons Anthracite Nut Coal, $6.50 per ton, For sale at

KOUGHANS’ SCALES. Charlottetown, March 12, 1879.

UBSCRIBE for the DAILY EX AMANER the Cheapest and most newsy

Paper published in the Province,

Wants. Lost, Found, Sr,

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

¥XO LET.—The Shop and Premises front- ing on the South Side of Queen Square, opposite the Market House, at present in possession cf Mr. Larter, as a Shoe Store. Possession given on the 6th of August next. Apply to MAS. STAMPER. March, 18, 1879.—4i oaw

LET.—The Dwelling on Pownal St., now occupied by R. Young, Esq. Pos- session given 9th April, 1879. ce W. J. BOSWELL. March 15, 1879.—sa mo w tf ;

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YO LET—A Dwelling House, with sx

Rooms, on Great George Street. Apply

to JOHN HIGGINS. Feb. 24, 1879.

OARDERS WANTED— Wanted, a few permanent BOARDERS at Mas. McEwen’s, Great George Street. Ch’town, Feb. 13—10i eod