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JUNE 6, 1891.

Last Hours.

Sin Joun Macvonatp is in his last hours. He may, even by this time, be at rest. The hero of a hundred political battles fought

the King of Terrors, to the end, as fought

the Invincible Knights of Old. But the mortal man,

be

Nearly nine days have passed

struggle was one in which

however powerful, must eventually

overcome. since Parliament adjourned on the report that the Premier had but an hour or tw to live.

at that moment aroused. In the interval

which has since elapsed, the Queen and the hod-carrier. with women and men of all the intermediate ranks and classes have the

' tr a} been anxiously watching struggle

between Death and the distinguished Knight who had been so suddenly and unexpectedly attacked. At times it seemed that Death would, in respect to him, again be foiled. Bat the battle is ended at last.

It must have been a comfort to his wile] and to all those to whom he was!

particularly near and dear to know that when he passed away he was at peace with God and | man, that his last hours were soothed by the} consolations of religion, and that he passed through the dark shadow of the valley of death leaning upon that staff which alone affords support in ‘‘the inevitable hour.” This knowledge, and the sympathy of a nation, must mitigate the poignancy of the grief of our statesman’s widow and children, and the sorrow and regret of the country. We shall mot now attempt a biographical sketch of Sir John Macdonald, Tue Ex- AMINER has not suflicient space. Indeed, The biography the of

is familiar to sll Canadians,

it is not necessary to do so. vf Sir John Macdonald is written in pelitical history of every Province ls Replying to one of

Canada. his parliamentary antagonists, several years ago, Sir John, in self defence, declared that ‘“‘there does not exist in Oanada a man who has given more of his time, more of his heart, more of his weaith or more of his intellect and powers, such as they may be, for the good of the Dominion of Canada.”

has left behind will, we believe, endorse

Those whom he

this siatement as true. The great results

of his work are shown in a united British nationality extending from the Atlantic to

the Pacific; and an Imperial highway

throughout this vast territory. We append the following statements of opinion published by the press during the

course of the past week :—

THE CANADIAN PRESS.

(Quebec Chronicle.

Sir John Macdonald was one who has never swerved from the paths of honor and duty, nor deviated a single iota in his loy- alty to Canada and the Empire, -ud whose memory will ever possess a thous, d claims to the reverence and honor of lus fellow- countrymen in this and all succeeding ages.

(Hamilton Times, Liberal.)

It cannot be questioned that Sir Jobn Macdonald’s departure from the scene of his earthly labors marks an era in Canadian history, which for half a century he has helped to make. His immediate successor in the premiership will not be his equal in parliamentary experience, and probably in- ferior to him in mental ability, but the fate of Canada has never depended upon the life and labors of one man,

(Brantford Courier.)

He has had his faults and foibles. What man has not! Runt the good qualities of heart and of hand have always predomin- ated, while his talents are universally ac- knowledged to rank with those of the world’s greatest men. His whole life has been passed in the thick of fierce political warfare and bitter party rancour, yet with it all his genialty hasalways remained un- changed and the marvellous personal mag- netism of theman has won the affection of party opponents as much as that of the warmest adherents.

(St. (Catherine’s Standard.)

Sir John may pass away, bat his handi- work will remain a lasting monument to the genius of aman who united half a con- tinent. And now that he need care litile for the ptaise of friends or the condemna- tion of opponents, let us give him the eredit he has been denied by many during halfa century. The Right Honorable Sir John Alexander Macdonald was the great- est statesman beyond peradventure the North American continent has ever pro- duced, and we have only to take up the history of our country to prove that claim.

(Belleville Intelligencer. )

Sir John has been of necessity, a party man, but his motto has ever been ‘* With a party; by a party, but for the country,” and he has cousistently lived up to it. He loved his countrymen, and the people loved, trusted and honored him in return.

(Le Quotidien. )

Sir John Macdonald, we can sav without contradiction, was the author and father of

Confederation; and can also be conuidered as the soul of § the country, of its

rogress and of its prosperity. “His most

itter —— readily admit all this to-day as the shadow of death hangs over him. Sir John Thompson is the one

~ \which we have always politically fought this

_ | to admire frankly the valiant, who, whatever

The solicitude of the Empire was |

which he has rendered to his country. May God spare him from too painful snfferings and grant him the reward due to his merits. »| That mercy be granted him and that his soul rest 10 pea e. ' AMERICAN PRESS. (Boston Herald. ) The immense infiuence upon the des

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;striking and picturesque figure.

" We declare with the same frankness with most remarkable man, that we partake of the great sorrow which has fallen upon our ad- versaries and common country. Those who

|know us are aware that we would sooner triumph over an opponent in @ square fight than win bya tatality. It isour temperament.

| may be their errors, die in the breach like John, who a few hours before being |mortally stricken was engaged dictating in |his sick room urgent letters for his depart- ment.

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(Le Canadien. ) | We will say with Archbishop Walsh: ‘‘The most illustrious Canadian is on the brink of eternity.” We have differed with him political questions, but we mast admit his incomp rable talent and the eminent services

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tinies of a country that can be exerted, even in this democratic age, by a single man, is made evident when one considers what might have happened in Canada if Sir John Macdonald had been struck down six months ago. It isnottvo much to say that the victory won by the Conservatives at the recent election was his personal victory, and that, in the absence of his active participation, the chances of success would have favored the Liberals. This ditference of a few months in the life of a single man may for years to come change the social, economical and political con- ditions of millions of people both in the mminion of Canada and the United States. (New York Mail and Express. ) Above all other things, Sir John has been a politician. How good a politician he was, was illustrated at the last election, when he won a narrow majority in the face of public sentiment. He has been a He has ruled Canada and in more than one instance has dictated the imperial policy at West- minister, With all his faults and weak- nesses, he has been in his way a great man. (Boston Transcript.) Sir John Macdonald was not only able; he was more than that: he was*smart, To a shrewdness that was Scotch he added a bonhomie that was French. He did not make his political opponents his personal euemies. He kept the personal good will of many men who could not endorse his political policy and yet went only half way in opposing it. (Detroit Free Press. )

The Premier was the ideal leader of the Conservative party, and the devotion of kis followers to his fortunes amounted almost to political idolatry. He was the best pol- itician that the Dominion ever produced, but he was more than that. He wasa pro- vincial statesinan whose vision was conti- nental. While his life was devoted to the service of Canada, he was for many years one of the foremost men in the British Em- pire, distinguished above his fellows in those vast colonies of Britain that girdle the earth. To look back over the great retropect of Sir John A. Macdonald's long public life is to review the whole history of greater Canada.

(Philadelphia Builetin. ) Sir John has been to Canada whit Mr. Blaine is to the United States—the uian to whom the whele country lovked in affairs of importance that concern other nations. He was more than Mr. Blaine, for he had more absolute power, and owing to the difference in the political methods of the countries, was able to wield more direct partizan influence. Like Mr. Blaine, he was an indefatigable worker, and, like him, impressed his individuality on the adminis- tration of which he was the head. Mr. Blaine has never eclipsed President Harri- son, but Sir John has so completely eclipsed Governor-General Stanley that the latter’s name is scarcely ever seen in the discussion of international affairs.

(Troy Times.)

The death of Sir John Alexander Mac- donald will deprive Canada of iis leading statesman. He has been a man of great natura! ability, a good speaker and a ready debater, and a recognized authority on constitutional law.

(New York Uontinent. )

Sir John A. Macdonald, the Canadian Premier, is making a gallant fight against the grim enemy Of mankind. Scotch blodd is of an enduring sort. Our flags will droop reluctantly to half-mast whenever a Gladstone or a Macdonald passes away.

(Grand Rapids, Mich., Democrat.)

Sir John Macdonald is, by all odds, the leading figure in modern Canadian politics. With all his faults and errors, he has been a mighty man. And friends and opponents join in sorrow because the hand of death is laid upon him,

{Brooklyn Times. )

Sir John’s sphere has been limited, but he gave hiraself up to it ; his whole life, his thoughts and dreams and aspirations were devoted to Canada. He has served the country of his adoption well and faithfully and it haa paid him by such loyal alle- giance as few among the world’s kings can command. There is no successor to Mac- donald, no statesman worthy to take the chair at the head of the Council table where he sat so long. With his death dis- appears the most formidable obstacle to that closer union of Canada with the Unit- ed States which is written in the book of fate as the inevitable destiny of the contin- ent. .

( Washington Sitar. )

The death at this time of the Canadian Premier may have an important bearing on the question at issue between this re- public and the Dominion. Sir John Mac- donald, wich all his faults, was easily first statesman in his party, and it is doubtful, ii the Tories are to retain control, whether Sir John Thompson or another can take

the place thus vacated by the hand of death. (Toleio Blade.)

He has devoted himself t» the best in- terests of Canada, as he understands them, and no enemy ever said truthfully of him that he was ever governed by personal am- bition or the hope of financial gain in his conduct of publia affairs.

(Minneapolis Tribune. ) While Americans have not always taken

apparently who has bad the privilege of hearing his last word, and marked out by the dying chief as his successor.

kindly to Sir John’s political views and the

faculty of accomplishing whatever he has undertaken. As a leader of men he has

tinent. Dashing, bold, brilliant, he has

been ever careful in detail, rigid in disci-

pline and far-seeing in plan of campaign. (Rochester Herald )

The veteran Premier goes to his rest amid the deep regrets of friend and foe. His genial manner and kindly smile made him a welcome visitor everywhere. There can be no question that he labored to the best of his ability for his country and that he was thoroughly and sincerely patriotic.

(Rochester Union. )

There is something about Sir John that the American people, fair even to natural political opponents, cannot help admiring — his loyalty to the idea of Canadian sover- eivaty within Canadian lines, his passionate devotiou to the Canadian flag and his sen- sitiveness with reference to all that con- cerns the autocratic prestige of that still

half-colonial Dominion. OO —--— $+ +e

Mount Allison.

A MISTORICAL SKETCH.

A historical sketch of the institutions was read at the opening of the new Con- servatory of Music, by Rev. D. W. John- son, prepared by his wife. The male acad- emy was opened on January 19th, 1843, and the university proper in 1862. The late Rey. Dr. Pickard was the first) prin- cipal. The Ladies’ Academy was opened in 1854. The Rev. Dr. Evans was the first governor, and Miss Adams the first preceptress. The St. John Sun’s report of

had but few equal on the American con- '

De. McGlynn lectured in Moncton on Thursday night to a small audience. Rev. G. M. Campbell presided. lottetown Athletic Association, here to-day. :

Arrena Messenberg, colored, died last we ek at Cadiz, Ohio, at the extraordinary age of 122 years, which is fully veritied by papers I" possession of her descendants. She was born and raised in slavery. Be

At the Osborne yesterday were OThibideau, Montreal; Chas F Ulbrich, do; John Baird, Upper Stewiacke; Miss Calhoun, Murray River. This morning the foliowing registered ; G A Robinson, St John; J E Newson, Boston; O B Wadman, Mrs Wadman, Minnie W ad- man, Crapaud,

The arrivals at the Hotel Duvies yester- day were J M McLeod, Amherst; G W H Pick, Moncton; Fred Sutherland, Morell; J A McLean, Bridgewater, NS; G Craw- ford, St John; W W Kent, ()uebee; tf Griffiith, do. This morning there arrived M L King, Saekville; M A King, Boston; R L Murdoch, Chatham.

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Mrs. Johnson’s paper goes on to say, ‘Three years after the opening, Jr. Evans and Miss Adams resigned the positions and Rev. John Allison and Mrs. Allison sue- ceeded them as principal and chief precep- tress in 1857. They in turn gave way to Prof. J. R. Inch and Mrs. Spencer in 1864. Oid students liked to think and fully be- lieve that to the now venerable president of the university belongs a large measure of the credit due the successful history of the school from 1864 to 1878 and which made Its expansion possible at a later date. In 1878, on the appointment of Dr. Inch to the presidency of the university, the late Dr. Kennedy became principal of the school now dignified as ladies’ college, and, although numerous rival schools arose, suc- cess continued to attend this, the mother of them all. In 1885 Dr. Kennedy was suc- ceeded by the present principal, whose praise is in all the churches aad whose tributes of success are all around us to-day. The chief preceptresses in the academy, in order, have been : Miss Adams, Mrs J. Allison, Mrs. Spencer and the Misses Burr, Proc- tor, Pickard, Harriman, Jewell, Mellish, Taylor, Chesley, Gayboard, Whetfield, Barnes, Sharpe and again Miss Mellish, in the person of Mrs. Archibald, the present popular and talented occupant of thie high position,”

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Acadia University.

Tue anniversary exercises of Acadia University, Wolfville, N. 8., took place on Tuesday in the College Hall. The exer- cises were of a most interesting descrip- tion. There were about ene thousand peo- ple present. An ex literary and musical programme was carried out. Mr. W. M. Smaliman, of O’Leary Road, in this Province, delivered an oration on the vc- casion. He discussed England's colonial policy as an aid to Christianity. The British Parliament influences Christianity in its imperial character.

1. 1t has hindered Christianity in the colonies by failing to recognize and teach its principles in the discharge of imperial duties, by restriction of trade, by inter- course and trade which are injurious, such

as selling criminals, traffic in slaves, rum and upium. 2. It has aided Christianity in the

colonies by giving them material prosperity —education, mechanical inventions, etc., diffusing through them the best bloed of the nation. by recognizing the sacred and inalienable right of every individual to a free discussion of all questions of moral right and obligation. England admits that the source and power of Christianity is above and beyond her.

At the annual meeting of the Alumni Society held on the same day, Dr. Jones was elected president; Rev. S. McCully Black, of St. Juhu, vice-president; and S. W. Cummings, of Trurc, secretary-treas- urer. The dinner of the society, held after the meeting wasa grand affair.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR.

Letter from Professor Shuttle- worth.

Srr,—Kindly allow me space to state that, having accepted a position at the Ontario Agricultural College, it will neces- sitate my leaving P. E. Islaud almost immediately; and in the interest of agricul- ture in this Province, as well as to prevent any misunderstanding, permit me aiso to state my reason for resigning m ition in the Prince of Wales fillleen. aah

I will ever have # pleasant remembrance of the P. of W. College, and a warm at- tachment to all her teachers and students, among whom it has been my privilege to work,

My brief acquaintance with the farmers and the state of agriculture in P. E. Island convinces me that a teacher of agricultural science and a local agricultural experiment station might, together, be of almost indis- pensable service on the Island. In secur- ing these, | have every reason to believe the Government will do its utmost; those in authority have given me every encour- agement within their power to remain; and my resignation is simply the result of my having accepted a new position.

Further, allow me to notify the various farmers’ institutes and other associations with whom appointments have been made to attend their meetings, that I shall be under the necessity of cancelling my en- gagements.

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Ir you want a standard-bred stallion, mare or filly, you can get it by attending the sale of royally bred horses at Parkside Farm, Summerside, on Dominion Day. Every brood animal offered is standard and registered under Rule six—the highest rule in breeding—and there is not a poor indi- vidual in the lot. Drop a post card to

principles of government for which he has so successfully contended, they cannot but '

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Touders for Steam Heating.

INDERS will be received by the under- signed until SATURDAY, 27th inst., from persons willing to contract for the erec- tion of Steams Heating Apparatus, low pres- sure, in the Catholic Church, Vernon River, and to have it completed by the Ist November next. The following are the approximate dimen. sions of the Building :—

Length of Churéh.... 00.0.0... 2. TT27 feet. Width of iggy. PERM rea? eee a3 .™ Average Height of Ceilings. ci Length of Vestry Roors............ | Rie Width of — ae 25} *

mene Cie Oe: Gy Hin ate = Length of Side Chapel.............. 33 * Width of ie ee as Sn sp 254 “ Height Ceiling “* 3 —s i... obs 3.9

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Separate Tenders wil! be received till same date, for Heating the Parochial House at the same place by Hot Water.

The House is a Two-story Brick Building, 44 feet by 30 feet, and 10 feet ceilings, with an attic. But tenderers are expected to ascertain the exact figures for themselves.

The undersigned will not be bound to accept the lowest or any tender.

By order of Church Committee.

PATRICK DOYLE, Pastor.

Vernon River, June 6, 1891 ~eod wat jour

NOLAND, SONS & 60,

Brewers, Halifax, N. S.,

Have opened a Branch of their Business at

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Where they will keep a large stock of their

celebrated ALES and STOUT, in wood and

glass, in all sized packages to suit Wholesale

and Family trade. Country orders solicited. juneS—3m

foundland, wi'l be due at Charlotcet wn on MONDAY MORNING, the 8-h iust., and will carry Cattle and Sheep on deck. For Freight or Passage app!y to PEAKE BROS. & CO, Agents,

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THIS STEAMER WILL AGAIN SAIL

From Charlottetown to Boston

vsitie ai iaians. Thursday Next, 11th Instant,

Carrying Freight at Reasonabie Rates. D FARQUHARSON & SON. Ch’town, June 5, 1891—3i WANTED IMMEDIATELY. in a family of ree, a good

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LET.—A Tenement House on Chestnut

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