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_ m ‘ were entered free of duty. For the year 1878 the total impurts of ships materials,

os ried iJlers ron such as cordage, knees and riders, Ion l cloth or canvass,

pumps and pump gear, sail cx varnisl, bluck and bright,

1 } . hecea 296,234, and the duty collected on these |

articles was $4,718.60. ‘This duty was borne by shipbuildors, and doubtless: while the price of tonnage has been'so low in the

British market where vessels art

Island felt this duty t

principally sold, they have ouy . some degree. Under the new tarifl all vesseis that are launched, regis- tered and cleared, can claim = the; drawback of all duties paid on articles used in their construction. It is

at theo vessel is ex- sale to claim vessel,

not necessary to state that ported te other markets for the drawback ; but upon any new built in the Dominivn, and leaving one of its ports, the duties will be rebated. Jt is apparent then that under tue new Paritl shipbuilding material for Lew vessels is, practically, duty free, and no ovstructions are placed in the way of those engaged in the very important industry of shipbuild- ins. Taking the amount of shipbuilding materials entered at 5 per cent. during the financial year of 1878, we find that about $4,000 of duty were paid. If the present Tariff had been in operation, or if the im- portations for the present year amount to the same as 1878, this sum ef $4,000 will be saved to those prosecuting the ship- building industry in P. E£. Island. The duty on cotton duck remains the same as under the old tariff. It was contemplated to raise the duty on this article, but the fact being brought to the notice of Mr. Tilley by some members representing constituencies largely interested in the fisheries, that this would operate against the interests of fisher- men, he willingly fixed the duty at 5 per cent. as under the old tariff. Among those who waited upon the Finance Minister were the Conservative members of the Island. They pressed this point strongly, and through their representation of the effect which a heavy duty on cotton duck would have upon the fishermen who require it for boats, Mr. Tilley was induced to place this article upon the 5 per cent. list. The fact that Mr. Tilley yielded although revenue is

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The National Policy.

ITS EFFECT ON CANADIAN INDUSTRIES.

al | [ Clipped from Late Pi rer. | | New Giasaow, April 7.—The Nova Scotia | Forge Company, of New Glasgow, are now | carrying on business } steam in their fae company

iGlasgow. The operations of are very extensive, requiring a large Invest-

ment of capital.—Standerd. Picrou, April 7. — on their way to Pictou. will begin early and in large quantity. Coal mining has been begun with energy this month, all the mines now working full time. There is every reason to hope for an ex- ‘tensive business being done by our coal com- lnanies the ensuing season. At present ‘matters are looking bright and we have reason to believe that every miner in the county now has all the work he wishes.

for the St. Cutiegonde water works have changed their plans so far as ordering the engine, machinery and other details in Eng- land is concerned, and will give Canadian | manufacturers a chance.

Frepenicron, April 8.—-A company to be known as the ‘‘ New Brunswick Sugar- Manufacturing Co.,” with a capital of $1,000,000, was formed at this place on Saturday.

At Collingwood a new swap factory is being established.

A number of new sailing vessels are being| built at Bronte.

An extensive cheese factory started at Strabane.

At Forest, Mr. Berth’s stave factory is again running full time.

A sprig, brad and tack factory is being established in Hamilton.

Preparations are being made to build a large cotton factory at Tilsonburg.

Mr. A. 8. Brown, of Belleville, is erect: ing a large new cabinet factory in that city.

is being

required to meet the large deficit of the late Government, is a proof that the present) representatives are not without influence as

the former ones were. It also proves that

the Government is willing to consider the

interests of the Lower Provinces.

Tae Datty EXAMINER.

APRIL 14, 1879.

The Canada Temverance Act, 1878.

By a proclamation of the Governor Gen eral our citizens are required to decide whether or not they desire that the ‘‘Canada Temperance Act, 1878,” shall be enforced in Charlottetown. For the purpose of arriving at a decision, a ballot will be taken on the 24th inst. Those entitled to vote are those whose names are on the list used in Dominion and Luca! elections; and there are the usual regulations agaiust bribery, treating, or any other corrupt practices. On the day of balloting no tavern is to be open. Now, the first question which pre- sents itself is, what dues this Act require and provide? It is important that every voler be well-informed on this point. The Jaw enacts that no intoxicating liquors can be sold in the town or district, except in the following cases :—

For medical purposes. no less than one pint on the certificate of a medical man.

For bona fide use in some art, trade or manufacturing purposes, on a certificate of two J. P.’s, and the affirmation of the ap- plicant.

Fer exclusively Sacramental purposes, on the certificate of a clergyman.

The Lieutenant Governor imay license one or two to vend for the above purposes.

Brewers or distillers, wine manufacturers, and exclusively wholesale dealers, may sell not less than 10 gallons, to be taken out cf the district, and not into any district where the law is in force. In case ofa prosecution, the vendor must prove that he had reasonable grounds for believing that the liquor would be taken away.

The penalties for illicit selling, and for first offence, not less than $50 ; for second, not less than $100; for third and subse- quent offences, not less than two months’ imprisonment. In this Province, the prose- cutors are to be brought into a city or in- sorporated town, befere the Stipendiary Magistrate, or else before the Justices of the Peace. Besides the fines above men- tioned, all intoxicating liquors found on the premises shall be forfeited, and may be de- atroyed.

It is provided that, in describing offences, it shall not be necessary to state the parti- cular kind of liquor sold, nor the person to whom sold; and, in proving the sale or barter, it shall not be necessary to prove that money passed, or that the liquor was consumed.

Suspected places may be searched, and the {presence of bar-room appliances and of spirituous liquors, shall be prima facie evidence of a breach of the law.

The above are the main provi- . ns of the law.

Z Lala ai Ae neidiceneee How. Senator Nortuvp died at Halifax ov the 9th. He was one of the leading cemmercial men of Nova Scotia. In 1867 he was elected one of the Local members for the County of Halifax,in the Anti

Confederate interest, and satin the Local House till 1870. In 1869%he supported Mr. Howe iu his acceptance of office in the Do- minion Government, and ever after to the time of his death was a staunch and infiu- ential member of the Liberal-Conservative Party. In October, 1870, he was called to the Senate, in which body he always ex- erted himeelf ably and energetically for the advancement of the interests of his native

city and Province.

A phosphate mill is to be built at Kingston this summer, by a Mr. Richard- son.

Galvanized iron and cornice works are about being established in Windsor, Ont.

The Black Star vil refinery of Sarnia has been re-opened. It had been closed for the past four years.

The Oakville tannery, which has been closed during the past four years, has been re-opened by two practical tanners.

The Toronto Bridge Company are erect- ing large works in that city. At the start they will employ about one hundred hands,

Port Stanley is moving for the establish- ment of rolling mills, as is also St. Thomas. There is a brisk competition between the two places.

Messrs. J. H. Killey & Co., engine and boiler makers of Hamilton, announce that they are nuw busier than they have been for years past.

Messrs. Snith & Wilby, of Toronto, are inaking large additions to, and putting a quantity of new machinery im, their woollen mills at Weston.

D. M. Ferry & Co., the well-known seed merchants of Detroit, have rented buildings at Windsor, Ont., and intend opening a branch house in that place. They are fit- ting up the premises lately occupied hy Girdlestone, Orris & Co., as a pork pack- ing establishment, and will be ready for business in a short time.

Mr. Alex. Hartshore, of Hamilion, has received an order from the American gen- tlemen who have taken possession of the rolling mills in that city for the casting of twelve sets of rolls for merchant iron work It is understood that the Company will roll boiler plates, ordinary merchant iron, and may also engage in rail making. Be- tween 250 and 20) men will be employed.

Messrs. Burrow, Stewart & Milne, o Hamilton, who have had their saddlery hardware manufactory nearly swamped by undue competition from American houses, are making preparations to carry on this department with renewed activity. They expect to be able, in course of four or five weeks, to employ as many men as they did four or five years ago.

Certain obstructionists of the National Policy, living in Halifax, own certain salt works in the eastern part of Neva Scotia. Said works were considered worthless by the owners while the country was governed by the Grit luminaries, before whom the said owners bowed down and worshipped, heing overwhelmed by the greatness of those Grits The National Policy has worked such a revolution that the salt works aforesaid became valuable property, and the owners now talk volubly about the duty of encouraging home industry, and the necessity of such works being pro- tected and encouraged. The National Policy is as wonderful as the lamp of Aladin. One month ago this property was worthless according to their own admission, and they kept it only because no one would have it ; and perhaps they may have had a secret hope that providence or Sir John A. would come to the rescue.

Now, it is a valuable property.

Now, there is dollars and cents in it. Now, it is an important home industry.

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Latest Skatixc News.—The following are the arrivals at St. John’s, Newfoundland, up to the Sth April :—

Arctic, . ‘

NAME. No. OF SEALS. Proteus, : ; . ; ° 13,000 Lion, ‘ full. Eagle, . 22,000 Aurora, . ‘ ; ‘ 27,060 Merlin, . : 5 ‘ 16,000 Falcon, . : 22,000 Ridley, . 5,500 Greenland, . 24 000 Mastiff, . eo Scie full.

20,000

Bank. ; under a full head of| 5.44 the building next the bank, occupied

new buildings outside New! by Measrs. Brecken & Fitzgerald, on the | second flat, and Messrs. Longworth & Shaw

Several yossels are now} sent information of the fire Coal shipments) station. : ‘and the steam engines went quickly to the

lscene. The fire rapidly crept from the rear,

Owing to the new tarii the contractors ;

: property from destruction.

Another Fire.

ONE BUILDING DESTROYED.

’ 3; ight About 12 o'clock on Saturday night | at George street |

parties passing along Gre smelled burning timber near On examination they

the Union discovered

. . "ny on the first, was on fire in the rear. They immediately alarmed the neighborhvod and to the police

The fire bell sounded in low tones,

and when the engines were brought into requisition (between five and ten minutes after the fire bell rang) it burst through the front of the building. Previous to this the libraries and office furniture of the above named law firms had been removed and the fire companies took charge of the burning fabric. They worked energetically, and succeeded in extinguishing the last spark about 4 o’clock on Sunday morning. The building was almost totally destroyed, nothing being left standing but a mere charred fraine. It was owned by Mrs. M. 0’ Halloran, and was insured for $609. The warehouse adjoining the building, also owned by Mrs. O'Halloran, and occupied by James Byrne, Esq., was gutted. In it was asteck of liquors, etc., owned by Mr. Byrne, which was totally destroyd. We learn that Mr. Byrne’s loss amounts to $1,500, with insurance of $1,000. The loss of Messrs. Longworth & Shaw 1s small, as is the loss of Messrs. Brecken & Fitzgerald.

Anent the fire a correspondent says:—

In refering to the fire on Saturday night, which destroyed the office of Messrs. Brecken and Fitz‘zerald and that of Messrs. Longworth and Shaw, and part of the warehouse of Mr. James Byrne, I cannot refrain from saying, all honor to our Fire Brigade, from the Chiet to the rank and file, including, of _ course, the Hook and LadderCompany. ‘heir energetic ex ertions on that occasion, asx well as on other occasions, succeeded in controlling the flames, and preventing their spreading to adjoining buildings, thereby saving 4 large amount of Their promptness in reaching the scene of action, is to me quite surprising, when | look at the disadvantages under which they labor. One of these is the very defective fire-alarm which we have at present. Big Donald, at best, was a failure, and now he is entirely useless as a fire bell. Down with him, even in pieces, and Jet a more suitable one be put in his place with as little loss of time as possible, or very serious con- sequences may follow. Our Police force is also worthy of gratitude for the important part which, beside their ordinary duties on such occasions, fell to their lot—-1 refer to the burning which broke out afresh in a part of the roof very difficult to reach, after the en- gine had been withdrawn—the City Marshal, with his usual perseverence, succeeded with his men (by carrying water in buckets and breaking down some of the rafters) in com- pletely putting out the fire.

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Messrs. S. R. Foster & Son, St. John, have tesumed operations m their tack and nail factory. ‘heir place of business, 11 and 13) Georges street, is at present the scene of un- wonted and pleasing bustle and activity. Dur- ing the winter season the factory has been shut down, an unusual occurrence, the reverse having been the case asa rule, and only re- sumed operations on the approach of spring and the promise of better tines. The factory has been running since the first of this month on full time and with plenty to do, a team be- ing constantly occupied in transporting the goods to their various destinations in the city or to the freight depots previous to tranship- ment; and as thinys are going now the firm think that they may have to work over-time shortly to ensure a prompt filling of the numer- ous orders received.

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SHIPPING NEWS.

St. Thomas, March 23—Arrived schr. J. M. 8., Bodreault, from Martinique, and sld. onthe 27th for Carbrien, to load sugar for New York or Baltimore. March 25 -Ar- rived brigt. Marshal S8., Mann, for Port au Spain, and was chartered for Cienfugos, to load molasses for North Hatteras. Hull, March 23—Sailed brigt. for Charlottetown.

Charleston, April 7—Sailed barque Lucy Pope, Thompson, for Liverpool.

Boston, April 8—Arrived brigt. Kitty Clyde Campbell, Crab Island.

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William,

Special Notices.

New Grey Corrons. White Cottons and; Prints, just received at R. Young’s.

ANOTHER lot of Ladies’ Straw Hats and Bon- nets, just received at R. Young's.

New Dress Material, from eleven cents and upwards, just received at R. Young’s.

Just arrived, per steamer ‘‘ Albert,” at ‘* The Confectionery’ and ‘*The Branch,” Valentia Oranges, Lemons, Cranberries and Onions. —3i

Very Choice Snoked Hams, at Bsrr & GoFF’s,

Bonr.ess Fisu at Beer & Gorr s.,

Seitintn tee odael

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, Bus- ehee’s German Syrup has proven itself to be the greatest discovery of its kind in medi- cine. Every Druggist in this country will

14,000) 000 bottles sold last year without a single |

tell you of its wonderful effect. Over 950, -

Tho ” Careoll & Worcester,”

: é ~ ” will continue running as usual, ** Carroll

will leave Boston on SATURDAY, THE 26th INST., ice permitting. Orders to be in trmeshculd go forward at once. ~ CARVELL BROS. Ch’town, April 14, 1879—3in eod

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West of Eneland House, GREAT

CLEARING-OUT SALE!

AM instructed by W. W. STUMBLES to

Sel! at AUCTION, at the above-named Stand, Great George Street, commencing oD

Monday, 2Ist inst.,

AT ELEVEN O'CLOCK,

THE ENTIRE STOCK IN TRADE,

Consisting of Dress Materials, Cloths, Flan- nels, Prints, Shirtings, Calico, Hats, Hosiery, Boots, Shoes and Rubbers ; an assortment of Glassware, Crockeryware, Milk Pans, &c.; Hardware, Groceries, Confectionery, Shop Furniture, Stoves, Seales and Weights, Show Cases, &c., &c.

Trams Cas. se» Asplendid opportunity for ready-money purchasers to buy Goods at their own prices.

WILLIAM DODD, Auctioneer. Ch’town, April 14, 1879—eod

SPRING TRADE SALE.

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Ww will offer at AUCTION, on Thurs- day next, the i7th inst, at 11 0 clock, — Pans. MOLASSES. Bbls. FLOUR, Bbls. No. 1 Labrador HERRING, Casks KEROSENE, Cases Ee Casks VINEGAR, Half-Chests TEA, Boxes PEARL BLUE, Bbls. ROSIN, TAR and PITCH, 3oxes T. PD. PIPES, ‘* CRACKERS, ‘ PRPPRA, ‘* BAKING POWDER, « CLUIHES PINS, Dozens BROOMS, Nests TUBS, Boxes BLACKING, Pails, Washboards, Wrapping Paper, Candles, Nails, Stove Brushes, Cotfee, Washing Soda, Starch, &c.

Terms at Sale.

HASZARD BROS, April 14, 1879—3i

Garden Seeds.

UST RECEIVED at Rankin’s Drug

93 Siore. a large assortment of Flower and

Hot Bed SZEDS, irom most reliable growers. April 14, 1378— 3aw 2w

Property for Sale.

HE BAPTIST CHURCH PROPERTY, situate on Great George street, will shortly be vacated, and is now offered for sale by private contract. Apply to either of the undersigned. JOHN SCOTT, Kent st. JAMES DE BRISAY, April 14, 1879—eod tf Piano for Sale,

. Trustees.

Vo SQUARE AMERICAN PIANO, nearly new. Apply to

W. McKECHNIE. April 14—6i

ANOTHER EVENING

WiTH SOME OF THE

| Misi

VIR. EARLE’S CONCERT

Will be repeated, by special request, with an entire change of programme, on

Tuesday Evening, APRIL 15th, 1879,

SP. PAUL’S SCHOOL-ROOM.

INSTRUMENTALISTS: YOCALISTS:

The Ch’town Orches-|Mrs. Malcolm Macleod tral Club. Miss Minnia Palmer.

Mrs. Joseph Pope. Miss Dunn.

Miss Maud DesBrisay,| Miss Ings.

Miss Helen Palmer. | Miss G. DesBrisay.

Mr. Vinnicombe. Miss Manning.

Mr. F. Mitchell. Miss Agnes Longworth

Mr. L. J. Willams.

Herr Hermans,

dite

Prof. Caven.

Tickets only 25 cents—to be had at Dr. Dodd’s and the Apothecary’s Hall.

gs Concert at Esenr.

N. B.—In order to save trouble, ladies and

gentlemen will oblige by purchasing thei tickets at the stores. rt

BOSTON STEAMERS

Mr. Blanchard. , ;

CRAND CONCERT

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Variety Entertainment!

Under the Auspices of St, Patrick’s Band,

IN ST. PATRICK'S HALL,

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Easter Monday Night

APRIL 14th, 1879.

The Committee will spare no pains to.make this a first-class Entertainment.

The programme will consist of Vocal and Instrumental Music, Addresses, Readings, Recitations, etc., etc.

The Entertainment will conclude with BrovuGu’s laughable Farce, entitled,

“NUMBER ONE, ROUND THE CORNER.”

Doors open at 7 o'clock, Performance to commence at 8.

Admission— Reserved Seats, 50 cents; Un. reserved, 25 cents,

Tickets can be obtained at the Drug Steres of W. R. Watson and C. PD. Rankin, and at the deor on night of Entertainment.

THOS, E. FLYNN, Secretary to Com, Ch'town, March 29, °79.—taw

PUBLIC Temperance Meeting

PUBLIC TEMPERANCE MEETING will be held in the MARKET HaLL, cn Wednesday Evening, the 16th inst., at 74 o’clock, p. m., when addresses will be given by several gentlemen, in support of the adeption of the minion Tem ce Act. All ladies and gentlemen, friends of the cause, are cordially invited to attend. By order of the Committee, A. A. McDONALD, Chairman. Ch'town, April 12, 1879—2i sat & tues

HOUSE TO LET.

TS LET—A House one-fourth mile from the city, on the St. Peter’s Road, free to LEMUEL

from city WRIGHT. Royalty, April 10, 1879--3i

MOORE & M°DONALD, CABINET-MAKERS, UPHOLSTERERS, &C,

HAMBER-SETTS, in Black Walnut, Ash, &e. ; Parlor, Hall and Dining-Room Fur- niture, in the latest styles.—We are prepared to meet the wants of our customers with pune- tuality and despatch. REPAIRING neatly executed. PicturRE FraMEs and Mouldings constantly on hand or made to order. All kinds ef Household Furniture furnished. s@ Don’t forget the place: Opposite Mrs. Robertsen's Hotel, Souris East, P. E. Island, April 12 —2m eod

HOUSEHOLD >

GOODS For Spring.

W. A. WEEKS & CO. Have in Stock a splendid lot of Carpets (in all qualities), Paper Hangings (cheap, medium, and best qualities), Floor Oil Cloths (stout English make, all widths),

Table Linens, Shectings, Towel- ings, Bed Tickings, Lace and Muslin Curtains, Bleached and Grey Calicoes.

taxes. Apply

Housekeepers purchasing, should see those Goods, as they will be sold at Old Prices.

April 10, 1879—th fr mon wed 2w

Valuable Freehold Property FOR SALE.

A Rare Chance to Obtain a Cheap and Elegant House in Charlottetown.

YHE SUBSCRIBER offers at private sale the three-story DWELLING HOUSE and SHOP on Prince street, opposite St. Paul’s Church, in the very centre of the city. Also, a small Cottage on Hensley street, known as ‘‘ Davy’s Lane.” And, also, a large Building Lot, 45 by 160 feet, pleasantly situated ou Euston street, a entrance ee Road. not previou isposed of by private eon- tract, the above ‘deme outine Soy will be offered at Public Auction on Thursday, the first day of May next, at the hour of twelve o'clock, noon. For terms, etc., apply to

failure known.

Oh’town, April 10, 1879,

R. WRIGHT. Prince st., Ch’town, April 9, -—pat 3w