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the alarm expressly d-i:a—vVowed. a

were u to .

taken for allowing the_ Cubans a certain dr- least in the way of opinion and advice. in r their own a airs. ‘ tionary rnovemants. have been treated with ' been not merely allowed to return home,

pro erty restored toithem. hile the dissatisfaction of the Cubans with the mother eoengy has thus been appeaeed. they air

the Republican party, with its opposition to the exteiiatiin of Slsver and the adrriissiorr of new Slave States. are neither of

them entures in our po I'll very encouraging to the Cubans, while they ve found out tlriit even the Democratic party can- not be relied upon for any decided and positive support. Ar event. there is no disposition in Cuba to co-epersts in any revo- utinnury movements with a fillibustering force from the United States. Indeed. it is reasonable to an poee—a point. however. to which Mr. 'l'hrasher /does not refer—that the operations of Walker in Nicaragua must have led the Cubatia to regard all such expeditions with feelings of the greatest distrust. A new usrrel, however. acccor ing to Mr. ’I‘hraaher. is breeding between the S nisli Government and the Cubans on the surijeet of the increase of the African population. He pre- tends that the sliive-trade has all along been sustained against the wishes of the Cubans, in which. we suspect, there is just about as much color of truth as in the oft repeated assertion that when the United States were colonies the slave-trade was forced upon thrim by the mother country against their wislras. He also represents the project now on foot to substitute the im- portation of apprentices from Africa instead of slaves. as in sulistance an attempt to lvgtlize the slave-trade. and as opposed by the Cubans on that ground; whereas. in our opinion, their opposition to it is entirel based on tho ttppreherisiirrl that this apprenticeship system, once introduced on it large scale into the island, must lead to great modifications in the slave system. if not to its total abolition. Cubans may doubtless now and then sxpro-s, just as our cotton-planters sometimes do, vague apprehensions about the increase of the African population; but with thetprcsent demand for labor in Cuba. and with no other ground o complaint against the rriother country, except an in- crease in the number of Africans, whose labor can be availed of by the planters. we rlo not imagine that any new revolutionary movements are very imminent —JV Y. ' . The weather in the United States has been very severe the i ' rincipril

rozeu over. and coiiiniuriictition by water is entirely suspended.

Some of the apers estimate “Ma of trade on account of the

obstruction ofpthe navigation at from $80,000 to sI00,000 per ay.

The harbours of New York and Boston are much obstructed by ice. and vessels attempting to enter are exposed to rent dunger -—'I'hs bark Byron, from Cardenas. lor New orlt: with sugar. was driven ashore on the ltith inst., on the inner middle ground. in the lower Bay. by the ice. and cut through.

caused her to sink. The crew were sav .

COLONIAL MATTERS.

S1-sutat Coansrrivics-rioiv 1'0 Ban-isrt Paovrivcss.-It is evident from indiciitations in the public prints, and from the active apirit ofcompetition in the matter of steam navigation to this hemisphere, that attention has been called to the rnonopol of Government aid at present enjoyed by the Cunard steamers. The rival line will be the Canadian steanisliips which are ad- vertised to sail for Portland and Quebec. 'I‘hc partial success of the interprise ofihe Montreal Steam packet Co. is giving the proprietors of the Cuiisrd line who have entered the lists with an evident Intention of supplanting it. a good deal of trouble; and there can be no doubt that if the Imperial government countenance the letter, that the infant enterprise of Canata will have to combat against fearful odds; altho' ’ pathiea of the Provincial Government of Canada and the peo-

le of that noble Province are enlisted in favour of their own ins, the result will be that their perseverance will be crowned with success. The Cunard line \\ nit fast becoming a den eroue monop y. and iriiiniciil to the true interests of the Britis em- pire in*this part of the world, inasmuch as the Government en- couragement, and the enormous wealth rowing out of the large sums received for passage money and freight, would soon have enabled its proprietors in overhear all rival opposition, and after a while even to bid defiaince to the Governtnent its should it indeavour to effect a change ; and this was the com- plexion to which things were arriving when the Canadian Leg- islature encouraged native enterprise to turn the channel of steam communication hitherto centered at Boston and New York, it the Gulf of St. Lawrence to Quebec.

'I'he Iontreel Co. have advertised four first class powerful screw steamers between Liverpool and Canada, to touch at Portland, Maine-freight to Portland 81. per ton, cabin passage to S gulnas. Coneerj|ueut.u ' is ‘ we

esurns. the Cunard steamers ed previously reduced their

reight to 8!. per tou_—-but as yet they had not altered the rate of passage in their mail boats. As significant however of the den rate competition which has been evoked. we find another edvertisetnent by the Cunard Co. of four class stearnships, once a month. from Liverpool for Boston and New ork, the service to be extended to twice a month when the ships now building are completed ; and an intiiriation is given that as soon as goods are going for Canada. and any quantity offer for Portland, these vessels w" cail there. Now none of these steamers are adver- tissd to touch at Halifax. and it may be resumed. that the terms of the contract making it imperative that the Mail Steam- ers should touch here, that here alone the monopoly will still prevail. and that our trade an passenger transit will as hereto- lbre be subject to all the inconveniences and unfairness which have hitherto characterised the charges of the Cunard line. If it is so however the fault will be our own. e are persuaded that the freight to Halifax and the passengers that would other would be an inducement to any steamer to make this a touch- ing port. at least on the outward voyiige—and that very little of thr former arid none of the latter would find their way here by other conveyance. if utearn communication were somewhat regular. and the charges iiiudr.—r..te. ‘We rnny express a hope that if it: contemplated extension to this rt be what it ought to be, a united exertion will he made in its favour.—lf the Can- ard steamers despise our commerce, we shall be better served by such enterprises as those which have started the Circassiati, or if they think it worth an etlort to preserve the benefit they

.derive from as. competition will prevent the evil of monopoly.

—Heli'fn.e Church Times.

The locomotive no oil the track, a short distance from Sohu|tx’s on Saturday evening. the 24th inst. but fortu-

________*___ rt of the public eflicgg

the natives of the islleund. and measures were I @

res of i S , g h t t ......."...".°."..°..°.. :3. 3 5 3 7 5 3 Z 9 '3 ~ I use who were in exile from former ‘WA opposition to the Government or implication in ferrrier revolu- great leity, having but solicited to do an, end even when they have refused to return, having had uni,

_ ave ceased to look to the Sta'es with so much confidence as formerly. The Know. Nothing party. Willi Its hostility to Catholicism and to foreigners;

I-IASZARITS GAZ_E'I"l‘E. FEBRUARY 11.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 11,1857-3 sah .tr

WALKING AND DRIVING.

i We have frequently been asked questions relative to the:

Pf"|l¢§°l enjoyed by persons sleigh-riding in Charlottetown and ‘

vicinity. and as frequently been contradicted after having given | our opinion,alihough such opinion was given in a concilistoryl

should be privilege. restraint, or relc. We now. however. inl

consequence of an altercation which took place between a'“ °m"’°‘l '5'‘ Y9"-

slsighing party and some pedestrians in our vicinity, relative to the rights and privileges of both. will give our opinion publicly

to any part of their horses, they may drive through the streets: and squares of our city regardless of foot passengers, and every other obstruction that can be mentioned; that. being pro- vided with such a passport, they are free to enter all localities, ‘

every person and thing to vacate the thoroughfares on the rip-i preach of such stately occupants. Not for the information of those who know better, but as a caution to such as are not willing to learn, we would state as our opinion that the merry gingle of sleigh bells is not suficieut to shield the driverl

lltlfllt Ind not for the purpose of establishing any former ssser- C° tion or attempting to circulate as law what appeared to us; °b,'§"',g ofihn I

on this subject. Sorne persons think that if bells are attached Stallion from Scotland as early in the Spring its possible. it was

and, in emulation of the old English mail-coach practice, expect l "NI

from being amenable to the law in case of accident or Wlllllolll recklessness. The institution of the compulsory use of bells we i take to he intended as a warning as well as a protection to pe-l

on foot should move oil‘ to the right or left on the approach ofa

him harmless to have hells attached at every point prescribed} by law who wilfully runs down or rides over any person. A the contrary, he will be subject to fine for disorderly driving, and i

asked if it is necessary for beasts of burthen or teams to be provided with bells when coming to market loaded. The law:

destrians; but while it is expected and necessary that persons E 9- D-- M’ "°'"’Y A"'"-W": 11°‘ '5» ‘° Ml" Ml"? M'Q'“"'l'- sleigh or carriage, still it should be ltoowii that it will not bearj 19, .0 M... |.,.b.u.. liable to the person injured in damages. We have also been ' of this city. to Miss Cniliirrine Ilatthewson, of Mirsrrrichi,

*0 W00!-t-ml oblisu mt! P°"°'| to hm one l"“"l°"'1Rev.C. I. Ilurneit. Mr. JUIIN llA'I‘Cll,io Miss Mary Farrel,7 attached to the sleigh or harness whether the sleigh be loaded both of Charlottetown. |

or unloaded. But the danger with some is that after they have made their market. and unloaded their teams, they lead them-‘l

' irth. This morning. the Lady ofihe Hon, George Coles, of a Son.

selves and go if through the streets in a very reckless manner. without balls, or any other caution; and when they are reported 5 and fined, exclairn against the unncesaary hardship of having to 7 use bells while teaming their produce to market.

For further information on this subject we quote the City By- laws against disorderly driving. chap. Id. sect. 8. " Ever person driving any sleigh. truck, cart. chaise. or other carriage within said City shall drive the same in a moderate and careful mariner." »

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journals. The Courier arrived in totvn this morning withal

netely without injuring an be The accident occurred from a stupid boy, with e e ed load of green wood getting on to the track, who. instead of throwing ofl' his load when he found the sled hs‘d stuck, commenced untiickling his horse, and while doin so the train was down upon him. The horse was literu ly crum led up by the Engine. which, though thrown oh‘ the truck, was not injured.- ” .

Sans or Sirtr-s its Brtn-aiiv.—’I‘he result of last year's business was about as satisfactory as that of I855. The main- tsnance of price is stated to be entirely owing to the steady lsrgetnents of the trade of the county and the enormous in shipping. The number of vessels oat in I865 on or near the coast of the United Kingdom. amounts to I,I4l sail. melting an aggregate of I1tI.0tl0 tons. '

0"" .¢i...oi book."

'I‘he rillicial returns of I850 have fllllticul vaporings

Sec. 7. “ Every person driving any sled or sleigh on any of~ the streets or squares shall have at least one good and suflicient bell sfiixed to the horse."

twenty for each offence.

driving or permitting any horse or beast of burthen. with or: without a vehicle. to stand on any of the sidewalks. or who shall ! fasten any horse or beast of burthen across any sidewalk. shall render themselves liable to e fine not exceeding ten shillings.” 5

C By I Vic c It, sect. 8. A. D. I838, every person in alll|.|....‘.1'_..,.i,.u,...,8 h,,..,_ ; H.u.ir-Ax. N. S.. Jan. 3I.—Brigt. Belinda. from P. E. Is-l

attached to the harneu of the horse, under a penalty of live 5 llfld I0? I-lV°|'P°0l» 6- 3-. Will‘ 3 “'50 07 d°"" and 05"; “Ill- ; ing, pumps choaked, with other damage, put into Liverpool, N. data . S.. 23d ' '

parts of the Island driving a sleigh or sled must have a bell ;

shillings.

The English. United States, and Colonial mails, were received l in town on Wednesday last. Although the news is not of a; very Important nature, yet our readers will find in our columns interesting extracts from the latest English and American

Colonial mail. but the papers furnislt nothing that would be news to our readers. l

To Oorrsepondettte.

We have received a lirsbrand of a communication from New London, bearing the writer's name. in the first part of which it is stated that "meetings have been held. and circulars

written. and oral controversy rifs as to the question of the g,._ . Bible and the schools." and that “ an attempt has been made 1 merit by the English; iriid ll pliysiciil riccniiiit ol'.

2. I-Emigration to; with .-in account of the Land Question. 8. Political and statistical.‘ «I. Social and Chronologic.-il. , All persons met and protested against the rnovement—-have spoken curl;-,,,,,i,h strongly. and have addressed a remonstrence to the Board of will receive my best thanks.

to remove the Holy Scriptures from the achools," and further:

states—“ Christian Ministers of Protestant denominations have I

school Commissioners—-urging them to permit no unhallowedj ell'ort to exclude the Divine writings from the educational insti- tution of the Island.” Our quotations include all the infornia-

tion contained in the eight pages of our corrsapcndcnt's letter 1‘

relative to schools. or to any other question of II local nature. He furnishes no report of the meetings that have been held-—. does not enclose or give quotations from any of the circuliirs 1,}, which he says have been written, furnishes no information re- garding the controversy said to be “rife," nor does he definitely tell us by whom the attempt was made to remove the Scriptures from the schools, or whether it was contrary to the law of the - land or the rules of the Board of Education to do so, but devotes the remainder of his epiatle to the enuuciation of charges . against a certain religious denomioation,—cherges which, if‘ published, would be the means of exciting bitterness and ill-’ will in the minds of many who now live in peace and harmony. ‘ Indeed, his denunciations are so fierce as almost to border on . the ridiculous, and we for some titno were inclined to believe‘

I that his letter was intended as a pleasant burlesque. But no ;

‘this crusader swings his poleniical brittle-axe with the same deter- mined spirit from the beginning to the close of his commuiiics- ' We beg to assure our correspondent that whatever er-..‘: tion he may be pleased to take in this riiatter, we will never lot

fair Island. Still. we will not close our columns against the, provided writers will confine themselves to frlcts ‘

and arguments. and cast aside all vindictive personalities and . While we are favorable to the estublish- 3

not at been completed 3 there is. however, too much reason to merit of Bible classes in our public schools. we think it the;

believe the destruction will be nearjy. if not quite equal to that of I365. Prices have been pretty rmly maintained in spite of a fall supply : the tendency has however been downwur users. Curry & Co. . quote the average price for the past year of lost eleee St. John's and other colonial ships at L7 I0s to L1 Ila of from L000 to l,200 torts ; sorna few superior model and Iuisb from 500 to 760 tons reached, and in it few instances ex- cssdsd LI r ton. Prices and dsrnand iif course fluctuated in Iftymtlon as the money market rose and f _ number of shlpe on sale at Liverpool now is its follows : lll.squal to 55.488 tons —’I‘liis is doubtless a large stock; there are. buwever. considerably fewer building, or to go from lbs Culoulet thee were on the stocks or looked for this tiiue lest ssr. number of new Colonial vessels thitl lisve arrived in Liverpool and been sold is ill. equal to 62,540. a einst I03. equal to 10,0II tone in I855, showings decrease o It ships. -0' '0“ tons. on the return of not your. and Imltina "II "0" ege ofeseh vessel 081 tons.

Colesiiel built shi may just now be quoted as follosfi: very nperier St. John. Miramichi, and Quebec. to class 7 years A. I- L‘! toe. to L! bs.r ordinary. L1 to [.1 7s : clessing 4 years.

late LS Sstlriflrlor. 1.4 lbs to L

Prince Idward Island and Nova Seotia in fair dernand. say his I-0 to Ls tor: the majority are worth 1.4 to as per too. -88. Jean courier.

A handsome young brlds was observed to be in deep tulsailee on her usddise-day. One of tier brideisslrls sslied lbs sub of her rseditetloe.--"I was thinking." she rs-

. ' which of my old beans I should iuerry la case I 9 -

height of fully to attempt to make the reading of a particular; version of the Scriptures compulsory on every one. ; l

Died, At Jersies Grove, Three Rivers, on Monday the Met January. sander Macdoniild, Esq. tiged 80 years. highly respected and esteemed by and young, lle eiriigrrited to this Island in the year I805.

Aivorrtatt Diteaoru ./Isltburlan, Captain Fdward Clery. I-‘rorn 'I‘ou|on. Frnnce,. — bound to St. Joli 1 Head. Grand Mnnan. in the gale. on Monday morning, l9lh inst. ‘ 3 at 2 o'clock. and is a total loss. The vessel is broken up, and i the wreck scattered along the island. flsr the distance of three or E Th, Pen‘|l" 3. My 1," pm, 5., .y,im,.'. no. mo" gt.“ four miles. She lltld on board, nt the time. of the disaster, II:

| crew of nine officers and twenty iricn, only eight of whom were l | _ ' _ i saved. and they were badly frozen, with the exception of one, a, By chip» 19. 000- 5. ‘ Every person guilty of riding 3 native of P. E. lslirnd, niinied John M‘InnltI. were lost. Seventeen bodies had tvaalir.-d ashore, at t e accounts, but in such a rriutilated condition that none except the . .‘capiain. carpenter and steward, could be identified. ‘ e car 1 penter belonged to Portland. Me., name not known.

pagqntl 'a ldarge ship, with masts standing, on the east an

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aSclir.'Iil:rbara Ann, Webster, of P. E. Island. from Boston Graveitoneas T°mb't°ne's at M°num.nt.- for Newfoundland. was totally lost in ii gale, l9ili inst.. at Spry

‘ Harbo

Two of the crew are severely frozen.

III’.

A HISTORY 0:717. 2:. ISLAND, éfrotn its discovery in 1497 down to the present time- 1' ‘ H

Vi1.'—I. Discovery of P. E. Island; settlement hy the French; ccount of the Aborigines; acquisition. disposal of and settle-

Ch. Town, Feb. II, I857.—-All papers every 2d week.

N Missionirry Society; towards which both are respectfully requested to coritrtbute.

parents and children tw Feb. It.

'l'he deceased was all who knew him. both old

Ship News. llllli tfi

t. SHlPWIlCI'—Tll0 ship Lorrll

~ OUNDINCHARLOTTETOWN

some iirne since, a purse containing a NOTE 0? HAND. appearing from the names therein to have been from, payable to rind witnessed by French people. The owner thereof can vs the some by preving property and paying expenses. on application at

0 CC- Charlottetown. Feb. II, 1857.

n, N. B., in ballast. went ashore at North.

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All the ofiicers.

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DAGUE RREOTYPIIS .

.P. G.

devoting a short time to the pursuit of the Daguerreau Art. and for that purpose has taken Mr. ' situate in Lower Great George-street. near the Islander oflce. swhere he solicits the patronage of his friends and the public. llaving successfully followed the business for the last eight hm : years in Boston. New York and San I’-‘rancisco.he ~ that he can produce pictures that cannot fail to lease. Rooms open from I0 a.m to 4 p.m.

CLARK INTENDS

W. Millner'e Rooms.

feels sure

2w. ch. 4, I851.

‘. Carrso, Jan. I-I.—Schr. Prompt, of Rustico, P. E.,

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inst. The captain says he itaw. on the 12th insI.. ap- cyl',;,.j°ug,own I.-eb,.u"y 4 mg-, . d 1 I I '

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'I‘he cii rain and crew arrived in Halifax on Tuesday.

‘.tli.itmay UNDERSIGNED

Niiiiiber to con-E

Price, Otte Shilltn

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be ordered

‘he Persons from whom orders have been already received. will ' please forward the inscriptions required to the above Ch. 'l‘own. Feb. 4, I857.

SUBSCRIBER TAKES _. this opportunity of informing the inhabitants of P. E. ilsland. that he will receive orders for GRAVESTONES. -._- l'I‘O.\lBS'l'ONES, and MONUMENTS of eve l at '|e rind attern. or any other description of