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INSURANCE.

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MARINE

PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS:

Ronert Lonawortu, Esq., President, Ilion. Jas. DUNCAN,

Ilion. L. C. OWEN,

lion. A. A. MCDoNavp,

Hion. J. C- Porr,

THoMAsS HANDRAIIAN, Esq.,

GreonGe R. Beer, Esq.

Great George and Lower Water Streets. F. W. HALES, Secrretay. Ch’town, March 22, 1875—ly

ST. LAWRENCE

‘Marine Insurance Co.

PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND. | Authorized Capital, - $300,000, Subscribed Capital, - - 143,950.

MOON'S CNANGES. N ron, Sth Day, 10h. 5im., a.m., S.S.E. First Quar., 12th Day, 3h. 2im., a.m., N. W.

below horizon. Fall Moon, 20th Day, 4h. 35m., a.m., West, below horizon. .

ord Quar., 28th Day, 2h., 18m., a. m., 8. E. 4 ne us | Mo N | IIGH |DAY's M vies lectal 20 Water jlen’th nun MA | aM 1 Saturday [4517 3) 1.54) 7 40] 14 12 Sund i { 3 8 33 5 Mi is $ 9 18} Is Pueseday {7 e 6 10 10 7] “oO Ved ly 7 7 3G 10 23 } ti s > 3 it 27 25 ste » 29M 28 Saturday (1) 10:11 44 O15) 81 : \ 2M : 3 B34 Monday Ss; 13) O L 57} 36 11, Tuesday Si] 145 127] 2 S4i 9 12|Wedn'sd’y| 35} 16 157] 4 2 1 I3'Thursday | 34) 17° 219) 514 44 14) Frid } Is 234 G2 47 La Saturday (a i 21 19 s ee a a a 50 7 V a2; 3 19] 8 48 52 2 24 i 338i 9 24] 0b I Vedn'sal’s . on 3 ; 9 59 7 | 2u/ Thursday : rs 4 15; 10 33 59 | 21: Friday 25; 28 (agi il & i © 22iSaturday | 24| 29; 5& 2ij kl 47 3} 23 Sunday . Oo 6 SA 2&4 5 24\Monday | 22; 31; 7 0} O 3 7 ruesday | 2; $i ‘ { 1 47 9 26 Wedn'sd’y} 21; $2) 912) 2 34 11 27|\Thursday | 2 3) 10 23; 3 27] 13 28 Friday 20; +34) 11: 4 33) 14 29 Saturday 19} S54 5 5 45! 16 30 Sunday isi 36 2 8 G 57} 18 iL Monday . 87 37 3 7 59] 15 19

RITITN EA BUSINESS

WILLIAM DODD, Commission Yerchant and AUCTIONEER QUEEN SQUARE, ‘HARLOTTETOWN, P. E. ISLAND. _

CARVELL BROS., AUCTIONEERS,

Commission Merchants,

AND GENERAL AGENTS. Lower Queen St. Charlotetown, P, poF /

WILLIAM JAMES HENEY,

AUSTIGHEER, GENERAL BROKER, AND COMMISSION AGENT, DEALER IN CHOICE PAMILY GROCERIES, TOBACCO & PANCY GOODS,

Charlottetown, - - - P. &. Island.

_ JAMES BRENAN, House, Sign, aud Carriage Painter,

Paper Hanger & Glazier,

SOURLS WEST.

ill receive prompt attention.

1873. ly

—

F. M. CAMPBELL. fseneral Merchant COM™MISSION AGENT,

MOUCIIONEER & BROKER TRIMTY CORNER, GEORGETOWN, P, BL. AGENT FOR THE Standard Life Insurance Co.

Si pt. 5 1873. ly

H. R. MUHLIcS'

Kitchen & Galley,

Furnishing Depot. DEALER IN ALL KINDS OF

ship Work,

ALSO,

M., UPPERS and Water Closet, Pipes, a Lead. Figures, Deep-sea and Hand- sterns made, and Water

Leads, Lead Ci Ciosets fitte’ up at the short CREIGHTON STREET. OPrProsITE UNION HOUSE, PicTou, NX. &.

Ch’teown, June 1, 1874.—1)

VULCAN FOUNDRY, GRORGETOWN. STOVES, wholesale an WINDLASS i MACHINERY CASTINGS in general al- on hand, or supplied at the shortest notice.

st notice,

yond retail

ways ! : Cash Paid FOR ALL KINDS of OLD §& SCRAP IRON.

J. A. RUTHERFORD & Co, Jane 2, 1873.—ly Georgetown

3AHGOR HOUSE,

PLEASANTLY SITUATED ON Nerth Side King’s Square,

St. John, - - - New Brunswick. J H. RUSSEL, PROPRIETOR.

CARRIAGE FACTORY.

MMHE Subscribers, having taken the Factory ! formerly eccupied by Proup & Mac- Covpray.are prepared to conduct the busi- ness of CARRIAGE BUILDING in all its departments. Carriages and Sleighs made to order. Repairs done with neatness and despatch. All orders tilled when promised. YOUNKER, OFFER & CO Oct. 19, 1874—tf

Protection from Fire! ritYANT & MAY’S PATENT SPECIAL SAFETY MATCHES. Ignites only on the Box. For sale by W. E. DAWSON & CO.

March 1, 1875.—im

HERMANS & SON,

rK ell-Haugers, Gun aud Tin-smiths, QU Li:N STrRictkT,

OPPOSITE WATSON’S DRUG STORE,

EG to return theirthanks to the general public for the liberal patronage extend- ed to them since their commencement in business, and ask for a continuance of the same. They keep constantly on hand:—

A NEAT ASSORTMENT OF

TINWARE, KITCHEN UTENSILS dhe, ec. é&c.

All orders in the above business will be punctually attended to. Having lately made large purchases In the Cheapest Markets, intenled for House Builders, such as

tias Fitting, Water Closets, Bell Fitting, &e., Xe,

We are prepared to sell them at Rates as Low as can be had in the city, and will fit them up in a good workmanlike style.

To a generous public we would say, that all orders in this branch of our business will be attended to with despatch.

A lot of First-class WATER COOLERS

on hand. Sayer's stal Blue beld cheaper ever. (Nov. 11, 1871.)

BOARD OF DIRECTORS:

ARCHIBALD KENNEDY, President.

Joun F. Roperrson,

ARTEMAS LORB,

P. W. HynpMAN,

RaLtpn B. Peake,

TuomMAS MorRRIS,

GeorGe DD. Lonaworru, Risks taken daily at their office, Exchange

Building. FREDERICK W. HYNDMAN,

Cl’town, March 22, 1875.—ly Secredary.

THE LIVERPOOL & LONDON AND GLOBE

INSURANCE COMPANY

Fire AND LIFE.

Invested Funds, lst Jan’y., 1874, $21,628,356

Deposited with Receiver Gener- al of Canada,

Other Investments in Dominion of Canada,

FAIR RATES. Prompt & Liberal Settlements.

Insurance against Fire effected upon Pri- vate Residences, Household Furniture and

Tt

Farm Proyerties, for One, Three or more years, At Reduced Rates, Office—Great George Street, Charlotte town, P. E. I R. R. FITZGERALD, Agent Ch’town, July 27, 1874.—6m

FARE UNSURANGE !

—————

IMPERIAL Fire Insurance Company

OF LONDON.

Subscribed & Invested Capital, £1,.9G65,000 Ste.

PHENIX

INSURANCE COMPANY,

OF BROOKLYN, N. Y.

Cash Assets, - - - $2,015,383.84.

The above Offices being of UNDOUBT- ED STANDING, guarantee perfect security and Prompt Payment of Losses.

DETACHED DWELLINGS insured for One, Two, or Three Years on SPE- CIALLY ADVANTAGEOUS TERMS.

FENTON T. NEWBERY,

AGENT.

162,800 367,091

Jan. 18, 1874. ly

BULBS AND SEEDS ! Elegant Ilustrated Catalogue,

CONTAINING Eight Colored Plates, Manled to any address upon the receipt o! 10 cents.

SLEDS, BULBS, &c., Fresn and Revias_e, sent by mail to any part of the Dominion.

Chase Brothers & Bowman, TORONTO, ONT.

\ ILL be closed during the winter

months, at the Post Office, Charlotte-

town, Prince Edward Island, as follows :—

GREAT BRITAIN, via Halifax, at 8 o’clock, p. m., on—

Tuesday, 2nd Feb., Thursday, 4th Feb., do 16th do do 18th do do 2nd Mar., do 4th Mar., do 16th do do 18th do do 30th do do Ist Apr., do 13th Apr., do 15th do do 27th do do 29th do

Dominion of Canada, United States of America and Great Britain, via United States, at 8 o’elock, p. m., every Tuesday, Thursday a Sat- urday.

Correspondence for the United Kingdom, intended to be forwarded by steamers sailing from Portland every Satur- day, must be marked “ By Canadian Packet,’’

Summersfe and Georgetown, and offices on these routes, daily, Sunday ex- cepted, at 9 o'clock, p. m.

Western Route, Tignish, Alberton, Xc., Wednesday and Saturday, at 9 o'clock, p. m.

Eastern Route, St. Peter’s, Souris, &c., Monday and Thursday, at 9 0’clock,

-m.

seule Route, Belfast, Murray Har- bor, &e., Monday and Thursday, at 9 o'clock, p. m.

Bedeque Route, Monday, Wednesday and Friday, at 9 p. m.

Brackley Point Route, Monday and Thursday, at 8a. m.

Pisquid, Johnston’s River, &c., Friday, at 12.30, p.m.

Correspondence for Newfoundland and West Indies will be forwarded to Halifax by every mail.

Letters to be registered must be posted half an hour previous to the time for elosing the mails by which they are to be forwarded.

A. A. MACDONALD. Postmaster, Post Office, Ch’'town Jan. 25,1875.

_— DAY, 11, a. m., Worship and * Breaking of Bread.” Lord's Days, 64, p. 1., Gospel Preaching. Thursday, 8, Pp ™m., Bible Readings.

Sept. 14, 1874. | tf

Risks taken daily at their office, corner

INSURANCE COMPANY

| PORTRY.

| LIFE'S SCHOOL,

~~ eA YO eee

| | I sat in the school of sorrow, The master was teaching there;

| And my eyes were dim with weeping, | And my heart was full of care, | Lnstead of looking upward And seeing His face divine, | Sotull of tenderest pity, For weary hearts like mine, | I only thought of the burden,

The cross that before me lay, So hard and so heavy to carry,

That it darkened the light ol day, So I cold not learn my lesson, And say “Thy will be done :”

Anil tie Master came not pear me,

' . As the weary hours went on,

At lastiu my heavy sorrow,

I looked to the cross above, Aud I saw the Master watchiog With a clance ef tender love, He turved to the cross before me [thought] heard him say,—

“My child thou must bear thy burden And learn thy task to day. “IT may not tell the reason, lis enough for thee to know, That I, the masivi, m1 ti wohiug, And give this cup of woe, I stepped to that cup of sorrow, One look at that face divine, Had given the power to trust him, And say “Thy will—net mine.’ And thus I learnt my lesson,

Taught by the Master alone,

He only knows the tears! shed, For He has wept his own.

But from them came a mightiness, Straight from the Home above,

Where the school will be ended, And the cross will show the love.

LITERATURE. THE TRIUMPH OF TRUTH. CHAPTER VIF.

The debate between Mr. Breitenbach, Mr. Schleicher and old Martin, respecting the departure of Ulric for Valparaiso, as detailed in our last chapter, continued for some time. Mr. Breitenbach appeared to waver in his resolution; but Ulric, who liked the thoughts of the journey, and of seeing foreign countries, frustrated old Martin’s wishes.

- Dear father,’ said he, ‘1am no longer a child, and I am everywhere under God’s protection, as you have already said, let me, therefore, go. (ood old Martin means well; but, truly, there is no danger to be feared.’

‘You are right, Ulric, let it be as 1 have decided,’ replied Mr. Breitenbach. ‘ Away, | you old fool, Martin, with your stitious forebodings, and such hke. Far

supers be from me such nervous fancies. (io, and God be with you,my boy! ile will pre serve you, and lead you safe and well back to my arms.’

At these words Schleicher smiled con- tentedly, but Martin hung down his head sorrowfully ; he soon, however, raised it, and said—

‘Well, if Ulric must go, he shall not be alone, I will accompany him. Yes, I will not leave him, and if anything should haps pen to him, it shall fall on me first.’

‘Now, silence, not a word more, you foolish old fellow,’ cried Mr. Breitenbach. ‘You would ramble over the world, and let what might happen to old Breitenbach, is it not so? No, no, the youth is old and wise enough to take care of himself, and he does not want you old Martin. Bat I want you to talk to me about Ulric, when he is far away; ‘and therefore you must remain, and let Ulric go! No more about the matter - it is decided !’

But, Mr. Proitenbach,’ urged the old servant, ‘can you really find in your heart——*

‘ And can you really find in your heart to leave me alone?’ said Mr. Breitenbach. ‘Ulric can do very weil without us. But I, who through so many long, long years, have been a true friend to you shall I sit alone in sorrow and anxiety without one honest soul to help me to bear the separ- ation? Very well, Martin, go! Let old Breitenbach sit, and—’

‘No, sir, no! if you speak so to me I really cannot bear it,’ exclaimed Martin, as he wiped a tear from his grey eyelash. ‘Go then, dear Ulric, go without old Mars tin who will stay at home, and pray for you! But listen,’ he whispered softiy, as he folded Ulric in his arms, ‘be on your guard against malice and cunning! Mr. Schleicher may possibly now act in a friendly manner, but old Martin is not to be deceived! Appearances deceive, and believe me Schleicher has no good will towards you! God grant that all may turn out better than [ expect; but it strikes me that nothing good will come of this journey. Be on your guard, Ulsic!’ “Mr. Breitenbach interrupted Martin by desiring Uiric to commence making his preparation for the journey, without delay te get the required papers ready in Hams burg, and his luggage taken on board the Johanna, and, then, when all was done, to return to him. Ulric was to spend the last night before his departure at his fos- terfather’s, as he could easily, by means of a boat, embark from thence. Ulric went to fulfil these orders, and, after a few hours returned. Never did an evening pass away so quickly as this. Not till Mr. Breiten» bach’s fine stop-watch indicated the hour of midnight did Ulric tear himself from the arms of his fosterfa:her and old Martin ; he would no longer retain the old men from that rest so necessary to them.

He did not sleep himself at all that night. He walked restlessly up and down his room, revolving in his thoughts the warning which Martin had that evening whispered in his ear. ‘ The kind old man,’ he murmured, as he threw himself into an arm-chair, just as a small streak in the eastern sky announced the rising of the sun, ‘he sees phantoms everywhere, and believes me surrounded by dangers, and he incessantly says to me, appearances de~ ceive, and he forgets that the proverb may be taken as much for as against Mr. Sch- licher. With God and a good conscience, what have I to fear?’

Leaning back in the soft easy chair, fati~ gue overpowered him and he fell asleep. While he peacefully slumbered his enemy watched. The Johanna lay ready to sail at the earliest dawn. Captain Peters had received his instructions, and now waited impatiently for only one passenger, who had been urgently recommended to him by Mr. Schleicher. A boat had already re~ mained about two hours, with two sailors, to conduct the stranger on board. At length he appeared, accompanied by Mr. Schleicher. It was now broad daylight. When arrived at the boat the two men shook hands. Wilkins (for it was he who was so strongly commended to Captain Peters) sprang into the boat, and Sebleicher

| mised amendment,

| bring me back good news—well — you ‘know me—! will vichly reward you!’ | {will do all’ replied Wilkins.

| plans are so well conceived, that it is im-

‘Our

| possible they should miscarry. Before a

| year is passed you shall hear of me Mr. Schleicher.’

| The boat soon moved off. The merchant looked after it until it was lost amongst ' the multitude of vy. «sels which lay at anchor in the harbor. le then smiled malicious. ly, and. rubbing his hands with satisfaction, walked hastily away, muttering to himself, ‘ Now I shall be for ever free of the young fellow! Everything promises a safe re- sult, for Wilkins is a determined villain, my power. Ho would be ruined attempted to act falsely towards

and in if he

me.’

_ Asea voyage which lasts for months isa very tedious affair. Ulric was, therefore, very glad to meet with a young man on board the Johanna who was also going to Valparaiso, 1n order, as pe cau'Mdly stared, to seek his fortune, which he could not at home. He intended to be a merchant's clerk, and he had heard that in Valparaiso the Germans were preferred, and sought after; and Mr, Schleicher had been so good as to give him letters of rex commendation to several merchants’ houses there. His name was Wilkins, and, if Ulric was alsoso disposed, he hoped they would be very good friends during the voyage. Ulric was rejoiced, as we said before, to have a companion; and, there- fore, met his advances with unreserved cordiality. The two young men soon bes came intimate. Wilkins occupied the same cabin, and he was indefatigaole in devising means of giving wing to time. Ife played the flute, sang, and related stories, and had always a cheerful coun- tenance. When Ulric sufiered from sear sickness, Wilkins attended to him with the most unremitting care; he amused him by his conversation; and he did not leave him till the illness had passed over, Ulric was grateful to him for this, and many other friendly offices; but he observed, never- theless, that Wilkins, when he threw off all reserve, expressed principles which a strictly honest man would not hold. But ifhe remarked upon this fault, Wilkins blushed and excused himself, and pros and Ulric, who was now used to his society, was equally ready to pass it ove So it happened that dur- ing the nearly three months’ voyage Wil- kins insinuated himself completely into Ulrie’s confidence, and obtained a promise from him to intercede with Mr. Acosta in his favor fora situation. Little did Ulric think that Wilkins, bought over by his en- enemy, came with designs for his destruc tion. After many long weeks, during which nothing bad been seen but sky and water, the Jonanna at length neared the coast of Chili, and the joyful passengers perceived in the distance the limit of their travels.

The harbour-master from Valparaiso came on board, appointed the Johann her place, and inspected the necessary papers. As all was found in order, thd passengers were allowed to land. But no one left the ship except Wilkins, because the sun had already sunk belew the horizon, and night was rapidly approaching. Wilkins protests ed that he was too impatient to have land once more under his feet, to be able to pass another nighton b -rd; but be promised to return early in te morning to help Ul- ric in the unloading of the cargo, o! which the latter hid naturally the superintend- ence. The Johanne, was then, if possible, to take in a ‘vesh cargo; and the same day, without any delay, sailed for Europe. These were Schicicher’s express orders; and Ul- ric was, therefore, very glad to have found in Wilkins an «assistant in his manifold duties, .

Whilst all was quiet on board the Jos hanna, Wilkins, to whom Mr. Schleicher had given veiy particu! :r instructions, wans dered about on shore, 22d enquire for the tavern of a certain Senor Mendoza, which he expected to find near the harbor. But no one either could, or would, give him ins formation about it, till he meta half-drunks en sailor, who was reeling about the siveets.

‘ Padre Mendoza?’ he exclaimed, when Wilkins addressed him. ‘Who should know Padre Mendoza better than myself? I have just left him; and if you, senor, will give a thirsty soul a cup of Cape wine, | am your man to guide you to Father Mendoza,’

Nothing could be more agreeable and welcome to Wilkins than this proposal. Le took the sailor by the arm, promised him as much wine as he could drink, and he then followed the man, who stepped on with re- doubled speed. In a few minutes they reached a long but poor building, from which resounded shouts of boisterous mer- riment. ‘The sailor opened a door, which was merrily latehed, and dragged Wilkins after him into a room, which was filled with a thick cloud of smoke. ‘Where is Senor Mendoza ?’ sailor, amidst the din.

Presently a little meager man epproach= ed, He had a long, sharp nose, over which glanced e pair of black, penetrating eyes. He regarded the sailor with surprise, not unmixed with displeasure.

‘What do you want, Juan?’ he cried frowning. ‘! egone, fellow— I can give you

make

cried the

| no mere on credit.’

‘Nothing about credit now, Padre!’ ans answered the sailor smiling. ‘This gen- tleman has promised to pay for as much wine as I can drink; therefore give ma-two pints at once! Juan is thirsty, and your wine, Pa‘ire Mendoza, is the best in the whole beggar’s nest !’

A look from Mendoza seemed to enquire whether this were true, and Wilkins nodd. ed assent, a3 he dropped a few pieces of silver into Mendoza’s hand. The sailor was

soon supplied with wine ; and whilst he sat down amongst his companions, of whom there were about a dozen, who were smok-~ ing, Wilkins whispered softly a few words in Mendoza’s ear.

‘Tmmediately, senor !’ he answered. ‘ Go, in the meantime, two steps further to the left, through the corridof, and you will find a quiet room.’

Wilkins went out, and, without much trouble, found the chamber, for the corridor was lighted. A moment afterwards, Men- doz entered with a light, and asked? insinu- atingly, + wiiat can I. do for you, senor? Mendoza is glad to serve a rich and gener- ous gentleman.’

‘The service wh 5! require of you isa slight one. but it si.all be richly rewarded,’ answered Wilkins in Spanish, ‘It concerns me much to put away & young man who is now in my way. Senor Mendoza, wi!l you undertake the busivess? A hundred pis- toles are the reward for this job if it suc- ceeds’,

Mendoza drew back mistrustfully. To be continued.

SLAND, MONDAY, MAY 3. 1875.

CORRESPONDENCE,

POP

THE PRIEST FOND — NAUFRAGE ROAD AGAIN. To the Editor of the Examiner.

Sm:—I have seen in the two last num- bors of your valuable and widely circulating paper, one signed * A Resident,’ and the other, “One of the Black Bush School Soys."’ ‘A Resident’’ came only as far as Souris Line Road ; for that is as far as suits his purpose, and left six miles move of said ridiculous road unmentioned, that goes through wilderness and swamps to Bear tiver Line Road, which requires several new bridges, as we!| as the enormous amount of money it will require to build said road, which comes to a stand still at Bear River Line Road, which leaves a jog of a mile, at least, where there is no likelihood of ever extending it’any further west ; for the Surveyor and Commissioners made an attempt to continue said’road, but were at

once prevented by all the inhabitants to the west, We now hope and trust, in the intel»

ligence and fairplay of our good Governs ment, that they will not allow such impos sition and extravagance to be practiced on a quiet and peaceable community, for the purpose of serving two or three individuals, whereas, the whole locality will be forevers lasting put to the most utter inconvenience, When Mr. Underhay, the surveyor, was staking off the above six miles of a road, he was met by at least three-fourths of the in- habitants to discontinue said line, but would not be prevented — saying that he had authority from the Government to place said line of road wherever he thought pro- per, whichave are well aware, was only for a political purpose, but unfortunately missed his aim.

Brack Bush AAGIN. April 20, 1875,

- ee ee To the Editor of the Examiner.

Sirk— The letter of “A Resident” against that of ‘‘A Friend to Improve- ment,” has made its appearance in the Ex. AMINER Of the 12th. There ig nota sen. tence in the whole fabric of a ‘‘ Resident,” which does not contain talsehood; and it concludes with base ingratitude to all against the friends of the Government on this road. I think they pretty well know how many friends they can count from Bear River Line Road to Big Pond, East. Now, I hope this will be ‘the last letter that he will trouble our triends of the press with on this new road. If the friends of this new road have no other shift to commend to the Government and public, except falsehoods and de! .mation of the few friends of the Government, they had better dis, continue advocating 1. But if, a new road must be made, let it be located like any Other road, and not with one piece north and the other piece south. We never expected that a road, unfinished as it was left, on the west end, and not connected with the other road from the westward, would be ever thought of or commenced by any sane man. People travelling from east to west, or west to east, had a right to have their road straight along, and not hav- ing any crooks or jogs on it. One jog on the xd at Big Cape or the Montecello Road, this fourteen or fifteen years, was enough to have, to the great incouvenience of the travelling public, and I say, it is re- diculous, in this age uf refinement and im. provement, ‘ow, we must have another of the same stamp, only far worse, as the former when finished through, wili be pers fectly straight, but ours cannot, until the road or line is shified further north, for which we petitioned the Government to al- ter intime. The writer says it is all forged and false work, let this gentlemen be care- ful how he speaks to the public on matters of this kind: | am the priacipal person that went with this petition as far as Naufrage. I have put no false names to it; but had I time, Imight’ have got every mans name from St. Peter’s Bay to East Point. Our friend “ itesident,” does not say a word about this big blunder—that is a1 kept in the dark. It is not like anything you cin change or ‘fcloak.” The road is there for every one to see ; and it will tell for itself, The line chosen for it is very easily betters ed, If matters of importance of this kind will be allowed to go on in the country, to suit a few individuals’ whims, it is time to leave it for good. Any person can see that the line was commenced at I’riest Pond, at the end of aswamp, which is never dry, and which, just now, would float a horse and cart. Then, again, there is ti:e Arabian Swamp, this side of it, that you can shake the whole fablic for a mile all round, and through a part of thisswamp the road must go. Who will ever see a good road from this point? It runs nearly south.west to Athenasius McCormack’s, ruining all the farms that run south and north. The Big Pond has two Branches, one going east or nearly so, and the other west ; on these two branches two bridges must be made, at nothing less than five or six hundred dol. lars a piece, as they are long and deep. Here our friend had only one small bridge —cost about two hundred dollars, There is no use to cloak these things , they will show for themselves. I need not mention —the public knows—what a blessing and

boon a good road is. The money these two bridges will cost would put a bridge across the Pond, anywhere above and bes low. “A Resident” says the cause of moys ing is that Big Pond Bridge is where one of our neighbors was drowned. It is a droll place. ‘he fact is, the person referred to, was drowned, where he was found, on dry land, a goo! piece from the bridge. This is the way the road should go across the Pond ; and then it would go straight across the farms. Every farmer has it in view to have the line straight across his farm. No, he says, we have no right to speak. We got compensation. I did not think those parties would get compensation to hold their tongues whether the road was done right or wrong—for all the good a few dol. lars would do them towards removing there houses and other buildings,on account of the convenience of this newroad. “A Resis dent’’ says it was a work of necessity ; and everyone signed a petition, to a man, to have it moved. I did not sign it; nordo I know anyone in our settlement — west of the Pond—who did. He says Charies McEachern was one of the Commissioners on this road. I did not think that a man getting a petition for a new road, as Mc- Eachern was, could act as a Commissioner in passing his own road. It is time to be done with this kind of work. We claim, as British subjects, the protection of the Crown and Her officers in authority, under the same flag. We leave to them to decide which is right or wrong. The road will not move ; and it is there to be seen to judge between us. We have troubled you too long, Mr. Editor, about this new road, and we thank you for your kind attention to our demands on the press.

Iam yours, respectfully,

Fair Phar, Black Bush, April 23, 1575,

SOME INTERESTING FIGURES.

The following statistics, relating to the world’s population and commerce, from a United States source, will be read with in- terest :-—

The total foreign commerce (including imports and exports) of Great Britain, the United States, France, Belgium, Germany, Austria, Russia in Europe, Italy, Spain, the Netherlands, and Sweden—eleven countries in all—amounted in or about the year 1855 to $4,241,700,000. The collective popula- tion of these countries was 271,433,000. In 1872 the commerce of the same countries amounted to $9,276,000,000 and the popus lation was 311,620,000. The increase of population in seventeen years was 40,177,- 000, or 14.8 per cent.; while the increase of foreign commerce was $5,054,300,000, or 118.5 per cent. The commerce per capi(a of population in 1855 was $15.62, while in 1872 it was $29.76, showing an in- crease per capita of 14.14, or about 90 per cent. It is thus seen that the increase in

disproportionately large, as compared with thats of population,—a fact that suggests that, man for man, there has beena great increase in the commercial activity of the world’s population in recent years. The figures of course, only apply to foreign commerce. If we add the internal coms merce developed by railways, canals, etc., it will be found the increase is vastly great- er than even the extraordinary results shown by the statistics of foreign traffic. The three foremost nations in this list, considered in a commercial point, of view are Great Britain, the United States and Franca. The statistics in regard to each of them at the dates mentioned are as fol- lows :—

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1854 1872 Imports $763,000,000 $1,767,000,000 Expoots 579,009,000 1,281,000,000 $1,342,000,000 $3,048,000,000 The United States. 1854-55 1872-73 Imports $261,500,000 $642,000,000 Exports 275,200,000 522,000,600 $536,700 000 $1,164,000,000 France. 1854 1873 Imports 361,000,000 $689,500,000 Exports 390,500,000 739,500,000

$751,500,000 $1,429,000,000 The statistics of populaticn in theso three countries are as follows -—

1855 1872 Great Britain 27,620,000 32,000,000 The United States 27,000,000 41,000,000 France 35,750,000 36.100.000

The population of the United States (says the N. Y. Independent) is larger than that of any country in Evrope, with the exceps tion of Russie, and its increase is far the the most rapid. Great Britain, however, has the ascendency in the amount of her foreign commerce; and in this respect she is, as for years she has been, the commercial centre of the world. Her commercial marine outstrips that of any other nation giving hera proportionately large share in the profits of the world’s carrying trado, London is the centre of Great Britain, and Lombard street the financial centie of Lon- don, and hence of the world.

We add to the above a table ofthe popu- lotion of the respective countries mention- ed, as follows :—

1855 1872 Great Britain 27,620,000 32,009,000 France 35,750,000 109,000 United States 27,000,000 4/,000,000 Belgium 4,530,000 4,100,000 Germany 33,500,000 39,400,000 Austria 36,500,000 35,900,000 Russia in Europe 65,000,600 71,000,009 Italy 12,850,000 27,000,000 Spain 15,600,000 16,370,000 Netherlands 3,453,000 3,050,000 Sweden 3,660,000 4,100,000

This shows that the growth of population in the United S:ates frcm 1855 to 1872 was 14,000,000, or more than the whole popu- lation of Belgium, the Netherlands, and Sweden atthe latter date and nearly as muchas the whole of Spain. Perhaps, however the most striking feature of the figures here presented, next to the extra- ordinary development of British commerce, is the increase of popvlation in Great Brits ain, notwithstanding the great volume of emigration that has poured out of the Is- lands to America, France, Spain, the Netherlands and Belgium,from which com~- paratively few people have emigrated, show but a slight increase in these seventeen years, Germany has added to her populas tion by conquest, Austria has lost and Italy gained population by exchange of terris tory. Russia shows a large addition to her population, but nothing like the ratio which we find in Great Britain. Had Russia in- creased in a proportion equal to Britain's, she would have had in 1872, 75 or 76 milli. on instead of 71. We repeat that the ins crease of population in Great Britain when the statistics of emigration are considered; will be found perfectly marvellous,

George Taylor, Esq., late of the 1.U.R., has been offered and has accepted a respon- sible position on the Grand Trunk.

When the stoves are takon down, see that the pipe openings in the wall are pros tected by good tin covers. Don’t stuff rags in. ©

A fearful accident is reported from New Orleans. Steamships ‘John Kyle,’ ‘ Ex, porter’ and ‘Charles Vodman,’ took fire yesterday atternoon at the foot of Poydras Street, and burned. Many lives are said to have been lost. The loss of property amounts to $180,000,

Somermxc Like A Bazaar. —The Glasgow Herald of the 3rd inst. says .—The greatest bazaar ever held in Scotland was opened in the Kibble Conservatory on Tuesday. Its object is to raise money in aid of a Home for incurables, and its principle pro- moter is Miss Clugston. The inaugural ceremony was performed by Lord Provost Bain, in presence of an immense assembl« age. During the day twenty-five stall hold- ers, With quite an army of assistants vigor ously prosecuted their work, and in the evening when the gains were counted up it was found that no lessa sum than £4,120 had beed realized. The bazaar contines a magnificent success.. The opening address on Wednesday was delivered by Sheriff DickeOn , the attendance of visitors was again large, and the receipts of that day ex- ceed £2,000

Turee Tmyes.—1], Three things to ad- mire: Intellectual power, Dignity, (irace- fulness.

2. Three things to love: Courage, Gens tleness, and Affection. :

3. Three things to hate ; Cruelty, Arro- gance, and Ingratitude.

4. Three things todelight in. Frankness, Freedom, and Beauty,

5. Three things to wish for. Friends, and a Caeerful Spirit.

6. Three things toavoid: Idleness, Lo- quacity. and Flippant Jesting.

7. Three things topray for. Faith Peace, and Purity ot Heart.

8. Three things to contend for. oni tee

9. i to govern: Temper Tongue and Cuntest. - ee

10. Three things to think about: Life, Death; and Eternity.

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NO 18,

The April number of Blackwood’s Mages zine, just republished by the Leonard Scott Publishing Co., 41 Barclay St. New York, contains the conclusion of ‘ Alice Lorrine,’ a novel showing much descriptive power, and abounding in quaint and forcible forms of expression, which compensates for its defects asa story. As in the old nursery tales, ‘ they all lived in peace forever after.’

The second article, ‘ Fashions and Tricks of Speech,’ complains, that while the edue cation of the present day is vastly superior to that of the past, in the thoroughness of the instruction imparted, yet that it entirely neglects to show how to clothe thought in

exact and appropriate words; and, as a necessary result conversation is becoming a lost art. A few conversational phrases

and a little slang are a poor substitute for a deficient vocabulary. Remarks upon the causes which have put good talk out of fashion, and examples of the changes of meaning and disuse of many words, and the introduction of new ones readable article.

Mr. Kinglake’s ‘Inkerman Volume,’ received with almost unqualified praise.

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.The writer remarks that he ‘ has never read

a fragment of history that so thoroughly impressed him with its conscientious fidelity,’ and the extracts and details here given will support that opinion.

‘Ina Studio, No, 1.’—A dialogue be- tween artists condemning the present tone of art criticism in England, and asserting that the old Greeks and Romans were the only ones who really loved art.

The traveller through the ‘ Abode of Snow’ has at last reached the Vale o: Kashmir, which could not seem otherwise than beautiful to him when contrasted with the snowy plains he had just traversed. It describes the inhabitants as forlora creatures; and the female ra@e is decidedi, ugly. There are two braaches of industry — raising silksworms and spinning silk, and weaving Kashmir shawls. ‘ Tho shaw!. weavers are allowed neither to leave Kasli- mir nor to change their employment, so that they are nearly in the fashion of siaves, and their average wage is only about turee halfpence a day.’

‘ Politics before Easter, makes a few remarks on the elections of Dr. Kenealy and the late John Mitchell to Par iament and gives the leading features of public affairs, the general conditions of which it is affirmed; leaves little room either for cavil or censure from the Opposition.