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PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND ADVERTISER":

Vol. III.]

CHARLOTTETOWN, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17, 1840.

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~ ' [No. 168;

LAND ASSESSMENT.

Treasurer's Office, Charlottetown, Prince

Edward Island, June let, 1840. N pursuance of the Act of the General As- sembly ofil_iis Island, made and passed in the Seventh ear oft'heReIgn of His late Majesty King William the earth, intituled flit Act for levying an flssessmcnt an ill Lands in this Island-I do hereby publicly notify the Ownei or Occupiors of Land within this Island, for which the annual Assessment, charged thereon by the laid reelted Act, of Four Shillings, lawful money of this island, for every Hundred Acres of wilderness or unim- proved Lands contained in the several Townships, and the several Islands belonging thereto; and the sum of Two Shillings for every Hundred Acres of cultivated or Improved Land in the said several Townships and Is- lands as aforesaid ; and the sum of Four Shillings for each and every uncultivated or unimproved Town Lot, Pasture Lot, Common Lot and Water Lot, granted in the Town and Royalty of Charlottetown ; and the sum of Two Shillings for each and ever cultivated or improved Town, Pasture, Common, and ater Lot as aforesaid ; and the sum of Two shillings and eight-pence for each Ind_every Town Lot, Pasture Lot, and Water Lot, grant- ed. in the Towns and Ro alties of Georgetown and Princetown ; andtbe sum 0 One shilling and four-pence for each and every cultivated or improved Town, Pas- ture, and Water Lot, granted in the said last-mentioned Towns and Royalties, and so in proportion for a less quantity ; and the sum of One penny per acre on each and every acre of cultivated or improved Land in the Royalt ofGeorgetown, called reserved Lands ; and the sum 0 Two-pence per acre on each and every acre of such Lands 515 may be deemed uncultivated or unimpro- ved Lands, is payable, that unless the Assessment for the

, current year be paid into my hands, or the hands of my

Deputies, on or before the Twenty-second of December, 1840, I shall, on the last day ofthe next Hilary Term, at Charlottetown, make Proclamation of all such Lands as shall then be in arrear for non-payment of the sums charged thereon, agreeably to the directions ofthe said Act. J. SPENCER SMITH, Treasurer.

Treasurer’s Office, June lst, 1840.

IN compliance with the provisions of the Act of the General Assembly, for levying an Assessment on all Lands within this Island, I have appointed the fol- lowing persons to be Receivers of the said Assessment:

Prince County. V Joseph Pope, Bedeque. / Thomas C. Compton, St. Eleanor’s. James Yeo, Port Hill. Allan Forsyth, Cascumpeque. Thomas M‘Nutt, Princetown Royalty.

Queen’s County. . James Pidgeon, New London. Thomas Fairhai-rn, Sable. SolomonDesbrisay, Charlottetown. Allan M‘Dougall‘, Belfast.

King’s County.

John Jardine, St. Peter’s.

Alexander Macdonald, St. Margaret’s. William S. Macgowan, Souris. Hugh Macdonald, Three Rivers. James Richards, Murray Harbour.

J. SPENCER SMITH, Treasurer.

Secretary’s Office, August 17th, 1840. I ENDERS will be received at this Office

until Wednesday the 4th November next, for the conveyance ofthe MAILs, by a sufficient STEAM BOAT lofnot less than Eighty Horses Power, times a week be- tween Pictou and Charlottetown. and once a week be- tween Charlottetown and Miramichi, touching at Bedoque on the voyage to and‘from Miramichl, during the open- ing ofthe Navigating, for the space of 5 years, from the lot May, 1841. Further particulars made known upon

application to this Office. '1‘. H. HAVILAND, Secretary. ~

LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE. _ OLICIES will be issued by the Subscriber,

in either of the above departments, on the most

- hi 1 m . “Mona 6 er 5 CHARLES YOUNG, flgent of the ' “ ETNA" and “ ALLIANCE” Insurance Companies.

Charlottetown, Dec. 11, I838.

REWARD. _

0 DOLLARS will be paid by P.1Wood- 2 look, of Roscrea, in the County ofTipperary, Ireland, to any person who will be able to procure for him information that Francis O‘Shaughpessy, a native of Broadford, County ofCilare, ids yet hl'lVlltlfg‘, as a large

r0 ert in this Countr e on s on is l e. p H1: w’iis nephew to thi; lat: Right Rev. Dr. O’Shaugh- nessy, Catholic Bishop of the Diocese of Killaloe, and brother to the late Rev. James O‘Shaughnessy, P. P..of Roscrea.—-The last account that was received of him was in the year 1827; he then lived in Greenwood Fur- nace, Town of Monroe, Orange County, New York, and his address was to Mr. George Wilks of that place.

If living, he would be entitled to the greater portion oftlie proper't himself.

August, 1 0.

A CARD. R. L. MACLAREN, Member of the Royal Coll e of Sur eons, Edinburgh; Extraordinary Member oft e Hunterian Medical Society, and who lips ~ofliciated as Assistant in the Snrgeon‘s Square Lying-iii Dispensary, and for the Diseases of Women and Children, ‘Ihegs leave to intimate to the public, that he intends practising the various departments of his profession in Charlottetown, and the Island enerally. . Residence, Mr. Jackson’s carding House, Prince Street, North East Corner onueen Square.

A CARD. I ' ISS DUCHEMIN ,begs leave to acquaint M the ladies of Charlottetown and vicinity,that she :intends carr ing on the MANTUAMAKIJV’G and MIL- LINERY USINESS, at her father’s residencehcorner of Prince and S dney Streets—where all orders in the above line will he thankfully received and punctually attended to.

8th October, 1840.

CARD. R. JOHN LITTLE, Attorney at Law, having opened Oflice at Georgetown, in the pre- milel 0f William B. Aitkin, Esq, Will feel he py to tender his rofessionul services to such of the Inha items of King's County as may require the same. Sept. 26th, 1840.

ANTED—A steady, active LAD, about 14 years of age, as an Apprentice to the-Printing Business. Inquire at this Office. '

SPRING IMPORTATIONS for 1840.

Ex Barques flrgyle, from Waterford, flmbassudor, from Liverpool, and John Craig, from London. BY the above recent arrivals, the Subscriber

has received A Large Assortment of BRITISH MANUFACTURES, comprising every article in his usual ver en l l‘ f [giantess—which he offers on reasonnbleiiigmgnfofrhiiih y. N. B.—A few gallons of very superior old Cork Whis- key,—a prime article. DANIEL BRENAN. Charlottetown, 13th May, 1840.

TEAS, DRY GOODS, &c.

1 CHESTS Black and Green Teas, first chop,

2 cases fresh Olives, Fre‘sh Carolina Rice, Do. Philadelphia Flour, ' Do. Cuba Cofl'e‘e', - Do. Spices and Drugs, in common use, American Brooms, Whisps and Buckets, 100 pieces Manchester Prints, newest style,

50 do. white Shining and unbleached Cotton,

60 dozen Shawls and fancy Handkerchiefs, uncom- monly low,

20 pieces Scotch and West of England Tweeds, Gambroons, Cassinets, plain and printed Mole— skins, India Nankeens, &c. for Summer wear,

1 case Gentlemen’s superfine Hats, together with a valuable SlOck of useful Goods, suited tO the trade and season.

N. B.—A_s the whole of the articles are offered at the lowest possible prices, no Credit can be given, and sales Will be made for Cash down only. .

Cliambers’ valuable Publications, People's Editions. See Advertisement.

ALEXANDER DAVIDSON, No. 1 Queen Street, Brecken’s Corner, Head of the Wharf.‘ June 23d, 18-10.

NEW and FASHIONABLE GOODS. THE Subscriber begs respectfully to inform

the Inhabitants of Charlottetown, and the Island in general, that he has received a large and elegant assort- ment of fancy and other GOODS, which will be sold cheap, for cash---among which are superfine and fine broad cloths, various colours; doe skin and kerseymcre trowserings; brown, black, green and othersilks; ladics’ fanc crape, cashmere, challis and silk handkerchiefs; bloc and coloured India bandanoes; green crape, Challis, de laines and muslin dresses; a splendid assort- ment of ribbons; India. nunkeen, gentleman'syfimcy. cravats, Victoria gloves, Irish linen, Scotch cambrick, brown liolland, furniture, dimity and fringe; valentia, swansdown, cloth and other fancy vests; nioleskin jackets and trowsers. Saxony cloth, ludies' white cotton hose, Angola do.; jaconet, mull, book and figured mus- lins, printed cottons, newest patterns; furniture cotton, lining cottoti, various colours; fancy shirts, white and grey cottons, hoys’ cloth caps, white and blue cotton warp, gentlemen’s beaver hats, fancy buttons. silk, twist, it great variety of cotton reels, thread, tapes, &c. &c.

HARDWAREz-nBar and bolt Iron, cast and blister Steel, iron Pots, Bakepans, Tea-kettles, Knives and Forks, Spoons, Locks, Carpenters’ Tools, Screw Augers, from 1* to § inch; Chain Traces, fancy riding and other Whips, Sole Leather, Shoe Thread, blue and common Earthenware.

GROCERIES:---Rum, Brandy, Gin, London Porter, Tea, Sugar, Tobacco, Soap, Candles, Molasses, Glue, Starch, Alspice, Pepper, Ginger, Table Salt, &c. &c. Seal Oil; white, black and green Paints, Linseed Oil.

'SHIP CHANDLERYz-nCordage, Chains, Anchors, Canvass, and a general outfit for Vessels from 50 to 400

tons. . ‘ JOHN DAVIS. Queen Street, 15th June, 1840.

STOVES l STOVES ! ! STOVES 1!!

HE Subscriber has for sale a number of Franklin and Cooking Stoves, of various sizes and

patterns. also,

100 barrels Sn erfine FLOUR, of a superior quality, which will be so d cheap for cash. JOHN DAVIS.

~Qiieen Street, 6th July, 1840.

N. B.—Tliirty boxes of prime Oranges and Lemons.

NEW GOODS, AT GEORGETOWN. ALEXR. P. TAYLOR BEGS to inform his friends and the public,

that he has ust received, ex Schr. Sarah Ann, from Halifax, his usual Supply of

Seasonable Goods, viz:

Dry Goods of all descri tions; hardware and cutlery; ladies’ and gentleman's 5 cos and boots; drugs, confec- tionery; cases bonnets; with a great variety of small wares, too numerous to mention.

also, .

Tea, Sugar, Cofi‘ee, Molasses, Rum, Brandy, Gin, Port and Madeira Wines, Porter, Flour,Bread, Salt, Canvass, Cordage, Tobacco, Covered, glazed, and palm leaf Hats, Lemons, Lemon S rnp, Box and Cask Raisins, Whiting, Lamp Blac , Black Lead, Rice, Allspice, Pepper, Indigo, Blue, Starch, Wallnuts, Candlfi, Soap, Earthenware, Glassware, Window Glass, Paints; Oils, Putty, Glue, Bridles, Corn Brooms and Whisks, Powder, Shot, Mustard, Nails, Carpenters' lTools, Clover Seed, Mill and Cross Cut Saws, Cigars, Pipes, Scythes, Sickles, &c. &c. &c. All of which Will be sold at very moderate prices, for prompt payment.

A. P. T; has enlarged his~ establishment at Sopris, wherehe- intends keeping continually on hand, articles necessary for the Fishery, and at low rates for cash or F-ish.

N. BZ—Establishment lately occupied by Mr. Thomas Stone. _ I ' Gegrgetown, June 8th,1840.

7 HORSE-POWER FQR SALE. THE Subscriber. has for sale, on reasonable

terms, a single Horse-power, made ’by Mr. S. Bovyer, applicable to various purposes. . It operates on the same principle as Mr. Braddocks celebrated nom- war,latel imported from the United. States, and will 1.11%] from 8 to 100 bushels of grain in 12 hours.

it ' v r» r C. C..DAVISON. , r i .M .

{ PEOPLE’S EDITIONS. (a H A M B E R S ’ PEOPLn’s EDITIONS of VALUABLII‘. and USEFUL .

3 B 0 0 K s, . mgny of them at only a twentieth part of the origina price, most of them with Notes. Prefaces and Remarks, by~tlie present publishers, and all warranted as complete editions oftlie works as ever published.

{Addison's Essays, Moral and Humorous, -

uiZot’s History of Civilization, from the

-,i French, - - 25. 8d.

Defoe’s Complete English Tradesman, - 25. 8d.

jLottage'rs ofGlenhuriiie, by Mrs. Hamilton, 16d.

\inimarttno’s Pilgrimage to the Holy Land, 75. 6d.

69. 6d.

'Sir \Valter Scott's Lay oftlie Last Minstrel, 14d. Marmion, 7 ~ 20d. Lady uftltc Lake, ’ - 18d.

Life and Travels of Mango Park, with a. Map, 2s. 8d. .16 .

fieldsmith’s Vicar of \Vakefield, - lLOl'd Bacon's Essays, ' - . - 16d. - ‘yAllan Ramsay's Gentle Shepherd, and other Poems, - - - 8d. Anster Fair, and other Poems, by Tennant, 16d. Locke's conduct of the Understanding, - 12d.

Adventures of Robinson Crusoe, - 3s. 4d.

Robert Burns, Life of - - 2.9. 4d. Poetical Works, - 4s. Prose “lurks, - 35. 4d.

SelfControl, a Novel, by Mrs. Brunton, 4s. 4d. Chambers’ Tour in Holland, Belgium and , the Rhine, - - Incidentsof’l‘ravel in Egypt, Arabia, Petrea ‘ and the Holy Land, by Stephens, - 1 3s. 8d. Incidents of Travel in Greece, Turkey,

" Russia, and Poland, by Stephens, - 3s. 8d.

Eudwin‘s Caleb Williams, - - 3s. 8d. ranklin’s Life and Essays (greatly improved), 25. 8d. Crabbe's Parish Register and other l’oems, 6d.

Palcy’s Natural Theology, with additions, 3s. Smollet’s Adventures ol'Rodcrick Random, 35. 4d. Imprisonment ofSelvia Pellico, - Is. (id. Butler’s Analogy of Religion, - 29. 4d ;Graham‘s Sabbath and other Poems, - ' ' r. Clarke‘s Travels in Russia, Tartary and , Turkey,w1tli Notes, &c. (originally pub- ? lislied at Five Guineas), - 5s. ‘Palmyra,’ Piso’s Letters from - 3s. 8d. .Malcolm's Travels in the Burman Empire, 35. «Fombe’s Constitution of Man, fourth edition, , revised, corrected and enlarged, - 3s. !A few sets ofChambers’ Educational Course, so far as is», already published, comprising Twenty valuable Warrks On Education. , .

;, ALSO, ,‘Elcgant and cheap Prayer Books, School and Family lbles, very cheap; 100 reams wrapping and writing ‘ _ rs; superioI Steel Pens. and blue writing Fluid,

pyfimk‘s, Toy and Children’s Books, Sealing Wax,

Wafers, &c. &c. &c.

Brecken’s Corner, No. 1, Queen Street.

ALEXANDER DAVIDSON. THE Subscriber has just received per Schoo-

ner Mayflower from Halifax, Twelve Puncheous prime old JflMflIC/I SPIRITS—also, four Hogsheads SUGflR and three Puncheous MOLflsSES, which will be disposed ofcheep for Cash only. N. B.—The above articles having been selected by an experienced judge, the Subscriber can with confidence recommend them to his friends and the public.

An immediate payment of all Accounts is particularly

requested. JOHN M‘GILL.

September 12th, 1840.

7T0 SELL or to LET, To which an unquestionable Title will be given,

l HE FARM of BROWNSTON, situate on Lot 49, fronting the Pisquul Road, and one mile from Ver- non River Inn. It contains 434 acres ofthe best descrip- tion ofLand in this Island, having abundance of Fire- wood, pine, spruce and ftucing poles. Fifty acres are under cultivation, and in the best condition, and Twenty additional acres are enclosed Of natural pasture, which could be easily cleared for the plough, the growth of wood being only young bushes. There is a large Garden and Orchard, planted with apple, plum and cher- ry trees, &c. of 5 years’ standing. The whole is well fenced, and there are gates on every enclosure, as well as the court-yard. The House is very comfortable for a small family, and contains kitchen, small parlour, good bedroom, servant’s sleeping room, closets, and a cellar underneath. The House is as good as new, as are the offices, which consist Ofa large Barn, aStable, and Cow- house, Poultry-house, Dairy, and Green-houses for pota- toes and turnips; an excellent Spring of Water is near the House, and the fields are watered by a brook running through them The whole will be let together, or in one Farm, for such term ofyears and on such conditions as may be agreed on; or the property will be divided into Farms to suit the views ofofl'erers; or, ifpreferred, the one hal’ (217 acres), including all the improvements, will be sold

separately. Apply to DAVID ROSS Hillsborough River, May 14, 1840.

HE Subscriber having by the last Packet received full power to sell and conve the Lands on Lot 54, belonging to the Assignees of ENRY WIN- CHESTER, hereby gives notice, that he is ready to dispose of the same to the occupiers, or others, on reasonable terms. Da-ted the 15th June, 1840. ' J. H, PETERS.

N. B.----A good title can be seen at the Oflice of the Subscriber.

Man! Take care that you get a good Title!!!

HE Subscriber cautions any person or per-

sons against having any thing to do with the good

title of which J. H. Peters, Esq., speaks in his notice of the 15in inst.

Perhaps, on inquiry, they may find a Sheriff’s Deed without a Sheriff—a Sale without an Appraisement, and one of the Executions (for there were two) on Equity of Redemption, which this extraordinary sale was intended to satisfy, of which there is no judgment on record; and the amount of sale was probably suflicient to liqui- datea dozen Executions, which appears to be a maul fest contravention of the Act.

ROBERT MEARNS: , Proprietor of Township 54. Cardigan,20th June 1840. . _ , .

N. B. -—-After seven or eight years' prosecution, which I have suffered, standing alone as it were—I think this circumstance argues much in favour of the goodness or my title, particularly considering the weight of thebpar- ties opposed to me. . ,R. .

PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND.

HE Cunard Atlantic Steamers having come,

' menced plying between Liverpool, England, and Halifax, Nova Scotia, a new era is formed in the History of the North American Colonies. This expe- diiipus mode of conve ones will, doubtless, bring to their shores a number ofyindividuals in search of health- ful and fertile locations; and the Advertiser, therefore, solicits such persons. having agricultural views, to visit Prince Edward Island, so justly styled by writers “ The Granary of British Jl‘brt‘h flmcrica." It is situated in the Gulph of St. Lawrence, and is only two days’ travel by Coach and Steambdat from Halifax, N. S. This Colony, with respect to salubriiy of climate, fertility of soil,and excellent waters, is second to few, if any, in the British Dominions. on emigrating, may here purchase wilderness lands from 15s. (025s, per acre; or improved Farms, in dif- ferent sections ofthe Island, at from £2 to £6 er acre, according to situation, and the value of the uildings erected upon the property. The soil of this Island pro- duces nearly all kinds ofgrain, hay and vegetables; and cattle, as well as agricultural implements, suitable to the Colony,can be obtained at moderate prices. There are twelve Agricultural Societies, established within thedast

few years, actively employed In introdiicing'fronf'tif- -e

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ferent countries the most improved breeds of Live-Slum Agricultural Implements, &c. suitable for the farmvwf‘i‘r" ' To the Emigrant, even though but a small capit t, Prince Edward Island offers many advantages :—Firs‘t, its general prosperity, which is sufficiently proved by: the increase of its exports, and its steadily improvin revenue. Second,a healthy climate. Third, aplentifu supply ofgood waterthroughouttlie whole Island. Fourth, the fertility of‘ the soil. and its freedom from all taxes, burthensome to the Settler. Fifth, the convenience of

settlement, whereby the ruinous expenses which are .

sometimes incurred, by “having to travel hundreds of milcs,afierlanding,ioa place of location, are almost totally avoided. Sixth, a certain remuneratiOn for the labours ofthe Agriculturist, by a sure market, and a fair, price, for all the surplus produce of his farm. gisevgit' the labourer readily meets with employment,.and - ceives liberal wages.

Eighth, m the British Emigrant it 5.

offers the enjoyment of the benefits to be derived frOni’t“?

the laws, language, customs and manners o£_.his native.

land; and he preserves in himself an identity ofiniei'ttst .

with that of the parent state. Ninth, 'Prince Edward Island is now only thirteen days' travel, by Cunard's tine offltlantic Steamers, from England; and, if a Colony affording regular opportuniticsofspeedy intercourse with the mother country, and possessing the advantages before enumerated, be desirable, the Advertiser, who has spent twenty years in the Islaiid,.thinks he may safely venture to invite such individualsnis have resolv- ed, or shall determine to emigrate, to pay it/aivisit; and should the be induced to establish themselves and families here, in preference to a foreign state, they will have the satisfaction to know that their posterity will be scions of the British Empire. , .

[if/Poisons desirous QWrcjtnsihg either Improved or Wilderness Lands, aret't‘bspectfully solicited to a pl] (ifby letter, post paid) to the Advertiser, at his 0 co, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island.

WILLIAM DOUSE, , August 26th, 1840.

LandrAgeut.’ i'

LAND FOR SALE. ' ’ é ,. Tract of LAND, consisting of 1000 acres,”

situate on Township Tliree,.and to w . exceptionabls Title can be given, will be dis new private bargain. Apply to . ‘ , . “~' WILLIAM CULimt. Cliarlottetown,0ctober 8,1840. . “L .

NOTICE TO MARINERSA . THE new Light House erected (and adverti sed last year) on the S. W. end of the Island of St. Paul's, was lit on the 251h of August, and wil exhibit a flash light of a very superior description—it will flash once in a minute and a half—the intervals between the flashes will occupy about} one minute, and the duration of the flash about '25 or 30 seconds. ‘- S. CUNARD, T. MAYNARD, J. P. MILLER. N. B.—Th§ Light on the North East and oftbe Island is a fixed light. Halifax, August 26, 1840.

British and North American ROYAL MAIL STEAM sHIPs,

Of.1200 Tons burthen and 440 Horse Power each. Under Contract with the “Lords of the Admiralty."

FOR BOSTON, CARRYING HER MAJES’I‘Y’S MAILS, AND PASSENGER. T0 HALIFAX.

Commisélbners.

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