HASZARD’S GAZETTE. OCTOBER 22.

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Iloti. .\lii. lloi.i. cullml the attention of the just engaged an old, wonhlgu_ ¢m,dgmm,d

ma.-tin,-_r to thin o-xprcssioii ofcoirwuipt for their procoediirgs; and the Rev. I)r.l-lvurra. in the moat digiiifietl tlttttlltt-I‘. utliriiiiistored it rebuke. which for juat sen-rity and cutting seurcbinguloqueircc, it has never been our fortune to see aurpnrisetl. if squall:-d; and us we cannot quote the words from miiriiotgv without running the risk of wt-ukeititrg rlmip i-[I3-ct, we shall altogether nbstaitr: etan aileiice. liowevor. o those iiarteinlrled, and the stern itud energetic tones ot' the irpeaker. gave to the place its uauul clnrractcr ofii Court ol'Just.it-i--, and the iinploring upturned face ofthe cul rrit. livid with agony. and clothed with that loo of despair that a sentence of death might be aupposed to produce. completed the illusion. It was it scene which will long live‘ in the nreiuory of all who were present; nor will it he soon for-

turi, we conceive, by him who urifortuiiatcly fir himself. played in it it part so uticnviubly conspicuous.

Du. Couitov said. a great and deplorable loss of life has coufessedly occurred through the iuclliciency ofthe Fairy Queen, the vessel cur toyed by the (inv- eriiritcstt to carry the .\Iui|it and ’assengers between this and the adjoittiu Provinces. Sympathy pure iiird unfeignsil has alrea y been expressed. but that cair- isot remedy the evil, neither can it prevent itii recur- rence. if it be permitted the Government to use the means at its dipassl to drive safe and i-Ilicieiii vesitelil from the line. and than use all the aeductive influence

oft Ullltlre the travelling public to one thiit, aa had proved. they knew to be unsafe and dang- alwfi. Ct’ what the tiuverninenl orguii. in ilrr issue of May sour. states. [Here he read the o-ditoriul. die.

die.) Take thb in connection with the adveniseiireuts stating thstt boat was to be iiuhject to the approval of ‘ ' an to be appointed by the tiovernnieiit, and we have the character of the vessel in once given and endorsed by those who ltere irtliiriuisler her .\In- je-xty’a Government. and wire, I trike ii. tire to be look-

sd upon as trustees for the safety of the public. We L x L rss 1 ‘LI n I". mm no; stand forward and rshew their respoitaibilily. We

have heard the letter addressed to you, Sir. in which the (loverntiient confess that no Report of the etlicio.-iicy ofthe heel is, or ever wait, in existence; but on out- door egent iodestriously circulated a report iliut the boat had the approval of Captain liu held. ‘I have aakad that question. and Captain Or ebur, who was t when Mr. Pope pat the uestioir to Contain Efl, srnphaticully denies it. ‘Nay, stutmi tlial the contrary was the faet—-for Captain Bi:ylield then told : fly. Pups the boat was unfit for the Girl in the autumn. W tht a beam nee would he, in all probability, fatal an lle irt as s . r. sa' " it was now too late. for we rave enga ad her forthree years." Again. after the boat's arrive liere.ntid that at the solicitation of the Government--or .\Ir. Whitney, IIL‘l' owtier. speaks tiilsely—I rriet .\lr. Lord, one of the ineinbers ofthe Gnvr.-riiuieiit. and the ugeiit for the vessel—-l ltnd heard so inui-.h of the den er of citing her -ni—tliiit I darrd to remonstrute will .\lr. lb-rd. ’l‘lre t:niiversit- tion was th'is—.\Ir. lard, I ltope it is not true that the l Government intend tneiuplriy the Fairy Queen. The y answer was-——yea,woiire llt'It!|’IIIIIIt‘tI to give lIt‘l‘ at trial! 9 She comes here, said I, with It fearlirl chit rncter. Very utaa here have travelled in her. and for Hull's nuke I .“g tribe is not what -the is IIEJIZIIIICKI, as it fearful rupeasibilit rests upon you. an lear—. Here I I was rndsly dud ioaultingly cut short by this responsi- ble adviser of her Majesty touring oul—\Vhiit is it to you? What have you to do with it.’ We are the only judges! You have nothing to say. ‘ ' Sir. is air uuvsrriisbed report of the reply of a member of that Government who boast an riruch ofila purity,to It civil ; rernonstrenee from myself. anil taken in connexion with the oficiiil reports of the Royal (Faults, shows l stance that the boat had their apecinl protection. I l ask gels was it without the luiowlodge of the Gov- l

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t t the date. as so el tly and circuitr- Ialtially detailed by the Rev. Dr. Evans, t‘.XIi .’ No! Mr. Ind has conf it came tifls knowle gs, but where is the action taken by him, or the Government. ..ao raepoasible to the pcople.tu protect thetrr in any step jakeal No! She is allowed to goon until the climax . an ‘ rs. and then the Government "respect ally declines attending this meeting." Uh. Tor responsibility! Bur responsibility rests sortie where. and the object of thin meeting is to find out where, in order that the gsntleinnn who may succeed to respon- sibility may know that more will be required of them than roaring at cross roads. The Goverriirieirt. or the Governor's advisers. have shrunk from vicdicaii -n of the matter, but when all the while is the Governor.’ Is he to wrap himself up in royal immunity and so “liecsa do no wrong." ' til at "Ii no such privilqe. Iowa-. hiru no allegiance, but I loolt hr and demand at his hands protection; and ifl find it not there. I will step over him and his advisers to seek it at the foot of the throne, whence they cannot

debsr ms. The llatit gentleman who has so power- fully and feeling? appealed to your nrairhood—l_re relic, having alraa in his services to hie country in

the four quarters o the world earned for hiuisclf fzime and disiumlion. of which the Inland he loves so much may well he pround. and whose emotion was visib to all. has stated that he lesred to trust his fnrnily in the best: he wee warned in llalifuxof her inetliciency. and requested not to trust her in the autumn. is it likely be concealed his knowledge from the Governor? Can it be that the Governor so confines hirneelfio the‘ advice and society of his Council, that no reports could rfich his earn except such as they choose he iihould know.’ Or if knowing, or hearing them.he still regards theirs as but the cover of purty,snd tnaltcii no further enquiry, than it is but too evident with what iinparti- allt he holds the scale. He now must open ltis eyes a ears-—be must bear and beer bis just share of the int!’ nation of an outraged p-.ihlic—be csneot lay hie hair on hie pillow without feeling the thorn of remorse. if by his apathy, or reliance on otlirs to screen him. this gsut calamity has occursd. This is no party cry. mama, perha , cilt, rests somewhere. Perhaps. if the loss or I‘lIGIAI had belonged to it maruhar of the Gavlumsat it could not have occurred. as the Fairy Queen would not be here. But as from all we have heard to-day, the public can onl look to t can who sdtnlaider the Governinenlof her rijssty iunongst as. and as I consider those thegreet. hepe. the sole essu of this disaster. I submit the fol wing: Rseolvsd. That it is the opinion of this Muslin . that th lhasatiee authorities oflhie Island haver an - ersd theasnlvas hbls to severe sniinadversion by on-

Tm and outlining the services of the Steamer Fairy . to carry the stalls and passengers. be- tween rlottstnwa and the adjoining Provinces.

when it was notorious flora the unsuitable construction of that reset and its defective condition, the lives of the psueagsrs and the safety of the mails would be iraperilsd in erasing the Gulf of St. Lawrsncein icin- psstoas weather

Liut. Colonel Gray sald— I

After all the painfully distressing details which we have heard this day, I cannot avoid noticing what lies fallen from the Honorable gentleman (Iv. Lord ) who has lest spoken, he has made the astounding assertion. that all that has been ruled before this meeting. is merely suppositicns; Iwould ask the Honorable a-ntlamsn. to say wlistlu the fate of Doctor Mclieitxie. the Misses Dr Woolf, and the other victims of this ittrucinuu csIsulty—-leave ss sliloii——or whether it be set speslttve vsaltty, that their lives have been sctllssd to the steel. culpable. wanton and stressful seglect. It has ever been my lot to hear or read of is any country. One speaker has an erupted to show us that " sacrificed " is not as appropriate term, lie would substitute" lost." I ‘area with bituso far as the word being insp- prvprteie.la my upltlittu murdered would be thr lore filling ward. setlussd into s react.» held out to as as psrfbctly seswortby and sflcisnt, carried onto widesss. sudsasdiseuchs manner as this day has been shown, how should an honest man dsslgsste this. " uisrdsr " is the the term most epslicsblm. What in Halifax has Isg,ittssssccnnoeto raiser-ktsms s-sag neeseetlle use, that sat Geveisuset bad

Stearner. which would be a coflin to some of us llrluw the year was 0ul.—l heard also msnv not vi-.rv creditable allusions, as to the ‘ rnos't'u¢.l" which had intluonced our Executive in this measure. but I will not here repeat tin-in.—l {alt it my duty to confer iiitin-tdiately on my return with it member ofthe Government. on the subject ofilinir reports, and was assured by him. that thrrw ofthe members of liovcrinuent. judges of shippio..r. lr:id duly inspected this vessel, and reported her in every respect perfect. and that the reports in question were set slln-t by interested parties -—.-\sl was not then so well acquainted with the reel state of stfsirs in this colony as I now am. I gave t'ull credence to this explanation ; but ifxifier what has this day transpired a shadow of doubt can rciirsiir i-- the minds of any, that we have been cruelly deceived. and our interests sun-lv iliscnrdt-d by thus" to whom they have been t.-ntriisted. lam pained to any I hear note, an tlnertore second the learned Dnctor’a resolutions, trnstitisl that if it be approved of by my fellow culoiiiiils good may accrue to us out of this mass of evil.

llon. .\Ir. Loan. The statements made by Dr. Conroy tire. I conceive, uncalled for and an n- t.leiniinly—the whole of the Resolutions are oun- ded upon auppoiiitiona only, and suririises: there were no Iiicts on which to ground them.

Colonel Gray in Mr. Lord. Are the untimely deaths of those young ladies, the Misses De Wolfe. Dr. M‘l(enzie, and others, arethsss only strppositiona.

Mr. l.r'ni.titn. I pledge my word toyou Mr. Lord, that in being on the wreck of that best for ironieu i re was a solemn fact, and one which [shall not forget to the lasthour of my existence.

Mr. Pauan concurred in the Resolution pro-

oaed by Dr. Conroy. lle thought, alter the facts which had been detailed in reference to this melancholy and distressing subject, that the “acting should not hesitate to declare the whole of the artics on wlroirr rested such fearful res- ponsibi ity us had been incurred. The condition of the Fairy Queen and her equipments, had been described to them most clearly; the r- sons who bore testimony to it were gentlemen of judgment and ventcit . They did so without rujudice and free from all party feeliu . The Rev. Dr. Evans who s c from persons obser- vation of the vessel’s efects, was most convinc- ing. .\lr. Lydiard, hiruself one of the survivors ofthe disaster, and who was well quttlifladto judge of the defects of the vessel. would not for a moment be doubted. .\Ir. .\lcAuslatid. s stran- ger in the place. and it erfectly disinterested two as well its a scienti c and most competent judge. when called itpon by the Meeting, has dc- clrn-ed. that when employed by the Legislature of Newfoundland. tn ins ect. as an Engineer. the Eiigiiiea of the Firiry (Siueen, then in use on board

the ‘ ‘.\ortlr .\tI.|t!I'IcI|. he had to condemn them,

and explained itr it most intelligent and sstisfsc--

tory manner. their darygerous construction and imperfect condition. e (Mr. Palmer) look- ed upun the evidence of these gentlemen aii worthy ofct-edit, as ifit were given on oath. Thus then it was clear. that the vessel was lkoui the brat of an unsuitable and dim rous construction for the service of which the voveruineut had etigs ed her. Mr. Mark Butcher had also stated, that her very plank were rotten, and mi ht be crumb- led between the lingers. It clear y appeared, that her Engines were ill-constructed, and only adapted for it river boat; and without the aid of calls, would never impel the bout of a lee shore. but her boilers were unsafe. That she was in- elliciontly gmanued. her Captain of inteinpet-ate habits. and unable to sintsin cotauiuad over his men; that the crew were mostly short in corn- leruent. and of these. several were not seamen. Vss no person to be responsible, he would ask, for all these aeriotis objections I Were we to ss- tisfy ourselves, that the lives of our fellow crea- tures had been sacrificed from these immediate causes: and stop short in pronouncing censure on the responsible s. mersl because it might implicate certain Members 0 the Govern- ment ? He thought not : he could not under- stand that species of delicacy. The public were now called upon to express their opinion, and in justice to themselves they ought todo so. oul nu En lisli Public refuse to do so. t us so so t not some dreadful accident attended with one of life. had occur to one or more of the Atlantic Royal Mail Steamers, and that it was traced to some glaring defect or gross neglect in reference to the state or condition of the steam- ers : would it British audience at any Public Meeting hesitate to [ix the b e on those whose duty it was to see that the vessels were r examined and inspected! Would they shrink from this, fearing that it be deemed a censure or itnimadversion on the government of the day! He thought not. In his opinion. the Executive Government were highly ccusursble ; and had chicllI'_ry“t.lo aqshwerdlor the awfuhl loss phich ha: occu . ‘ ey isregttrded t s com sints licly existing against the boat. Tliiiiy deceiiied the Public b t sir pretended ‘examination and inspection 0 the Boat. They falsely announced to the world, in their or rt. the R0 Gout: thiit the I"air_i/ Queen h been tried and examin- ed by competent persons and proved ssfc and when such was not the fact. He (Mr. Palmer) confessed. that with all his suspicions sud dis- trust of the acts of the Government. he was de- ceived by the Government auuouticetuent iii the Royal Gazette. of the Trial trip of the Fru'ryQue¢n inc. and nllurod into a false confidence in the stability and elficioucy of the Boat. He thought gentlemen should not be deterred from supporting this Resolution by fears of the Meet- ing being chsructcrised as litioal. The Rev. Dr. Evans hnd disclaimed s I feelings of that na- ture, it was natural : he was a non-political cha- racter, and from his sac profession, would Qerhsps, like to retrain from voting upon it. L ot so however with others present. Mr. Lord was not a non-political character. he had arisen scvcrsls time to defend the Government, with what eflbct. he need not say: but his cos certainly invited is free discussion as to his own conduct as one Member of the Government ; he states he was merely agent for the Boat in one sense but not in another. He was, however, an- nouitccd to the public as Agent. Mr. Wliitne , the owner, was never absent when be (Mr. ) was present ; he lent his nurse and the of a respectable standing in the continual , that the boat would he pt-opcrl supplied tb all furniture and requisite. if he never recent

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this. he should not have deceived the Public. by lending his name as agent. lle (Mr. P.) could not sever Mr. Lord's connection w the

vcrnment from his connection with the Boat, the information which came be (Mr. Palmer) did not see how he could ecu- ceal as a Member of the Government. Bad Bk Excellency the Lieutenant Govuuor been lads s usliited by him Mr. Lord with the cum- plittnts against the t, he I‘. Puller) felt sure that he would have csu a proper oxali- astion of her to be uisde. He did not thwehs. wish to “plus the blame on His Excellency, ear

id be ink that was the object of the present tssolutlon. The Members of Executive were

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cum to what he cx ted to have heard. The very answer sent to t to Sherll by the Exe- cutive. ooodetnned them: they their are obliged to own. that there was no Report on the condi- tion or eflcicncy of the vessel before they engag- ed her : this document be hoped would be pub- lishsd ; It spoke loudly of the neglect and reck- lessness of certain .\Ienrbers of the Executive in this business. He thought it unnecessary to use it resolution condernnstory of Mr. Whitney.

t the responsibility of paying lriui rest with those who made the contract with him. If he

manned u . ..lr.c.." for the purpose. be has assured y failed in his contract. and could not at law recover the amount stipulated to '0! him. If. tberslore. the Executive pay hint, at them do it upon their own responsibility. The Public can only look to than as their pro- rope ions. to protect it trout s missppli- cation of the public money. He felt be bad tres- ssed much on the time of the Meeting, and hb that there would be no great difference of opinion on the Resolution.

Mr-. I.vni.utrr begged to say that His Excellen- cy Sir Alexander Banticrinan, who had called to sympathise with Mrs. Lydiurd on his misfortune, assured her that he bod been deceived in the

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Mr.Titxo. S1‘lVt'.\It'r. I rise to state that the whole proceedings are wholly subversive of Bri- tish Lsw. You are passing a censure upon the Government of Prince Edward Island. in their absence, after they have declined to have any thing to do with the meeting. " is is it viola- tion of the promise made wlieu the Requisition was carried ubout; and great deal more to the same efl'ect—when for the tint and only time any- thing like it determination to put any portion down. and prevent them being heard. occurred. Mr. Stewart was compelled to sit down.

Mr.I.oitn. however. a trio rose, and order being restored, complained 0 having been misunder- lood and nrisrepresen . It was true that he was the A at of the Boat. but this was for the purpose on y of reference: to take the names of persons intending to be passengers,

ive the ne- cessary instructions, receive the freig ts, supply the Captain and Clerk with whatever they re- quired, but be denied the having any concern in the management of the boat. or standing in Mr. Wlritney‘s shoes; and in answer to Mr. Palmer be denied that any such res nsibility as Mr. Pitlmer would endeavour to m it out attached to

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Mr. Alex. Robertson here offered a Resolution in amendment of Dr. Conroy's. to the following clfcct, seconded by Mr. J. Williams. which being put negativad by a large Majority:

That as the responsibility attending the disaster de- volves soniawherc. it rested particularly upon those who scltnowl ed themselves cognizant of the insuf- llcienc of the iriry Queen. and yet failed to malts it

isl y known to the proper sat ' '

Hon. J. M. Iloll referred to the fact that the Rev. Dr. Evans had conrtnanicat to the Hon. Mr. Lord his knowledge ofthe stats ofthe vessel, and his fears IE2’ the result, all which had been admitted by Mr.

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Rev. Dr. Evsua recapitslsted the conversation with Mr. I.4ord.and in reference to something that had fallen froiu Hon. E. Palmer relative to his reluctance to con- cur in a vote of censure u the Government. stated that though he counselled the withdrawal of Mr. Thomas‘ resolution relative to Mr Whitney. yet upon an occasion so important to the future interests ii the community. and of humanity. he thought every man was boun to come fcrwa and sndesvoarto have the responsibility placed upon the proper as. and he was not prepared to say that he woe not concur in a resolution that went to that efict, proeiad it w

are is proper u vaqsct as because a ' ly respectable meeting ike this to tasks use of. t was doubtless his right sad that of the Meetihg honestly to expresl their views on the whole uestion.

The on. E. Whelsn to Rev. Dr. Evans—-As it is impcsbible for me to obtain a fair hearing at this meet- ing. I will deal with your remarks at the proper time an see.

The Resolution was then put and is as follows-

Movsd by John T. Thomas. Eaq.,ssconded by

sorge Beer, ssu., .

Resolved. That this Meeting cell on the Legislature to pass such Act or Acts as shall afl'ord suflcicnt guar- antee to the Community of this Island. that all vessels reeeivin bounty for carrying the Malls and Psssen - on. be all seawortby and properly found in Life Boats and ' e Buoys.

Moved by the Rev. Dr. Evans, seconded by the Hon. E. Palmer.

Resolved. That the Chairman of the Meeting be re- TLQIOCI to forward a cop of the second Resolution to t Curios Rotulorum o the County of Pictou.

The SheritI' having vacated the Chair. and the nine being taken by 8. Nelson, Esq..

Resolved. That the thanks of the Meeting be given to the High Sherilf, for the mess with which he acceded to the wish of the comruunil by calling this Meeting, and for his conduct in the heir.