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THE APPROACHING SESSION. No. 2. MUNICIPAL CORPORATIONS.

Iv a recent No. of this paper we offered some gencral ob- servations on the advantages which have resulted, in the Old, Country and the Now, from the establishment of Municipal Corporations. We shall now endeavour to examine the sub- ject somewhat more minutely, and inquire into the nature of the objections which are likely to be urged against our adopt- ing theee institutions.

In the first place, we shall, no doubt, hear the changes rung upon the hacknied cry, that the country is not prepared for such a measure. This objection is open to several interpre- tations. If it bo meant to convey the idea that our fellow- colonists in this Island have not sufficient intelligence for the not very difficult task of managing their own petty affairs in their parishes or districts, we must say that the objection has no foundation in fact, and is a libel on the whole community. We do not hesitate to assert that the inhabitants of this Island have as much practical good sense as any portion of their fellow-sabjects in the neighbouring Colonies can claim. In this respect they are not inferior to tho Aabitans of Lower Canada, nor to the mixed population of the western section of that province ; neither are they behind the backwoodsmen of New Brunswick, where the study and practice of hewing and dressing timber have been the principal occupations of their lives. Indeed, it would not be going too far to assert) that we are considerably in advance of the majority of our neighbours, in education and general information, and they have not been regarded as unfit to receive Municipal Corpora- tions. If the objection we have noted be meant to imply, that our population is too small and too much scattered — it is still more untenable, because we haye a greater number of inhabi- tants to the square mile than either Canada or New Brunswick ; and we cannot understand why a district here, containing two or three thousand inhabitants, eannot manage its own affairs quite as well as a County, covering a great area, with ten times that number. If it be meant, as a proof of our unfit- ness, that we are too poor to have the machinery of Municipal Corporations introduced among us, before we entertain that phase of the objection, it must be shewn to us, that the work- ing of the proposed system will be attended with any con- siderable expense. No taxation will be imposed upon the Municipalities by the Legislature. If taxes are to be levied at all, they will be extremely light, for we cannot see for what purpose much taxation will be required; and then they can only be levied by, and with the consent of the people who adopt the corporate system. Monies for roads, bridges and the relief of the poor, will be given, as at present, out of the general Treasury ; School rates will be raised as at present, under.a general law of the Colony ; and beyond these, we connot see that any con- siderable amount of money will be required forlocal purposes. The Wardens and Councillors in the respective Municipalities will serve, without compensation for their services, as the Councillors in the Charlottetown Corporation do. Scores of ** good’ men and trac”’ will be found willing enough to dis- charge the dutics of these offices in considcration of the honour which the coufidence of their constituents will confer.

That we are not fit to receive Municipal tnstitutions — that the time for us to adopt them has not arrived — that we have not the materials te work them to the public advantage—that they are too expensive, and we too poor,—will, indeed, be the objections we shall hear urged against the contemplated mea- sure by many persons, some of whom, while really anxious to promote the prosperity of the country, cannot stretch their mental gaze beyond the present hour, but will content them- selves with that favourite apology for inertness —*‘ Let well] enough alone—there is danger in experiment ;’’—while there are others who will oppose it from the well-grounded appre- hension, that it will give a new impulse to popular opinions, and greatly enlarge the liberty and independence of the people ; and must lessen, in proportion, the influence of a fast-declining and always spurious aristocracy. But the objections under review are precisely those which were repeatedly urged against every reform measure agitated in this Island. When Respon- sible Government was the subject of contention, we were every day told by its opponents that the country was too young to adopt it, and that we had not the materials to work out such # system. The same cry was raised against our free school in- stitution — against the extension of the franchise, and against fréo trade with the United States. But we have not been ruined by either or all of these great measures of reform. Executive and official responsibility gives general satisfaction -—#0 much so, that if the Tory party got into power to-morrow, they would not be fool-hardy enough to attempt the resuscita- tion of the old system, as the attempt would end in a most signal failure. The maas of the people have fully shewn their Sppreciation of this system, by maintaining in office the men whe gave it to them, despite the many struggles that have been made to put the old hacks in their places; besides, no people, having once enjoyed it, would be inclined to part with the im- mense power which such a form of Government places in their hands—a power which enables them to make or mar public men—which teaches them to believe that they are the masters and not the servants, as they were heretofore, — and the very possession of which, by an intelligent and watchful people, must ensure diligence, impartiality and integrity, in the dischargo of official duties. Add to this, the encouragement which a popular form of administration gives to talent and ambition in whatever rank they may be found; while the material pros- perity of every country and province in which it exists, advances mader its influence with a rapidity which could never be im- parted to the old and hateful system of irresponsibility and exclusign.

Of our Educational Establishment — another of the reform gp whieh was met with the objection we have already noticed—it is hardly now necessary to offer one remark. The tax by which our free schools are maintained does not bear unjustly upon any class, The system gives immenso satisfac- tion to the whole community ; and we are confident there are | not twenty men in the Colony who would wish to sec it abolish- ed. Indeed, an attempt to set it aside, and to go back to the old system, under which school teachers were nearly starved, and education placed beyond the reach of the many — would

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With respect to the extension of the franchise, another of | the measures alluded to—the privilege has been exercised | without any commotion, and to the undoubted satisfaction of the vast section of our population upon whom it has been eon- ferred, whose demeanour, on the several occasions on which they were called upon to exercise the privilege, proved them to be worthy recipients of it. If it has not been found to operate to the satisfaction of all, it is consolatory to know that | the Tories alone have experienced its disagreeable consequences.

The Free Trade Treaty—the other measure above mentioned —was strongly opposed and ridiculed when first suggested.

| Mr. Coles, who had the credit, after his return from the United

States, about ten years ago, of expressing some opinions favourable to the measure, was taken to task by the [s/ander— which perpetrated a fow pointless jokes at his expense—for thinking of such a ridiculous thing; while in the House of Assembly (in 1848 or 1849), Mr. Palmer and some others of his party denounced free trade with the United States asa measure that would inevitably entail the most disastrous results: Smuggling was, of course, one of these ; the introduc- tion of republican ideas and sentiments was another and a worse one. The Reciprocity Treaty has been in operation for several years, and we think it would now take considerable pains to induce our people to part with the boon; while we are fully satisfied that smuggling, iystead of being on the inerease, is greatly diminished; nor can we perceive that we have become dangerously enamoured of republiean institu- tions, with all their charming qualities.

The Charlottetown Incorporation Act was another of those measures for which, it was said, we were not prepared ; and although it has had but a short trial, substantial improvement has been effected by it in many respects. It has given us ex- cellent police regulations ——in summer, cleaner and better streets than we formerly had; public tranquility and the supremacy of the law, are fully maintained under it; minor offences are promptly punished, without undue hardship to the offender; and the jobbing administration of justice in holes and corners, heretofore annoying and discreditable, is happily abolished for ever; while our fellow-citizens, as they become accustomed to the management of their own affairs, with a proper consciousness of their powers and responsibilities, think and act with the spiritand energy of men truly free. And this improved state of things has been effected with a very small expenditure of money, and without involving any heavy taxation. It is true that owners of property have to pay higher taxes than were formerly levied on them ; but the taxation on this class is extremely moderate compared to what it is in other cities ; and if there be any section of the com- munity who ought to bear taxation without a murmur, they are those who have the means. Under the Municipality here, the poor man is not more heavily taxed than he was before it was established, while he participates with his richer neigh- bour in many of the advantages which are common to us all.

While it is, therefore, evident that the experiment of incor- porating a place like Charlottetown has been eminently sue- cessful, is thero any good reason to apprehend that similar results will not follow the extension of a similar form of local administration to other portions of the Island? We apprehend nothing of the kind. We have great confidence in the judg- ment and discretion of the mass of our rural population, and we have a hearty appreciation of their intelligence. If they are competent—(and who can deny they are ?)—to elect mem+ bers of Parliament — to supply materials for the formation of Grand and Petit Juries — for the establishment of Mechanics’ Institutes and Debating Societies—for Reform Associations and Political Alliances, and for ether combinations of a misccl- lancous character, requiring intelligence, talent, and judgment —why, surely, we should not be so silly as to suppose them incapable of electing in every Electoral District of the Island one representative for each Township, to discharge, in con- junction with his fellows, the simple duties of improving, at the cost of the general revenue, the roads and bridges of his Municipality — appointing road overseers, fence viewers, con- stables, poor commissioners, school trustees, and any other functionaries who may be required to attend to the local wants and requirements of the Corporation,—and if it be not difficult to find men to fill these offices, it is not likely that the districts intended to be incorporated will be put to much trouble in selecting individuals fully qualified to take their seats at the Municipal Council Board, or to fill the Warden’s Chair.

The more we reflect upon this subject, the more are we dis- posed to give it our warmest advocacy ; and we are convinced that so soon as every Electoral District in the Island will un- derstand the question in all its bearings — as we hope many of them do at present-——they will gratefully acknowledge that their representatives in Parliament have designed for them a most important privilege. If Municipalities in the country will have the same, or a similar effect on the popular mind, asa municipality in this City has had, Liberals cannot too ardently desiro, nor too zealously co-operate on behalf of, their establishment.

There are many observations which we would like to make in reference to the details of the question we have had under our consideration, but we find we have not now space sufficient for their publication. We shall, therefore, take an early op- portunity, before the question can come before the House of Assembly, to resume its consideration ; and at the same time, to offer some suggestions with regard to another measure, but which, we think, ought to be merely supplementary to that of Municipal Corporations — namely, the establishment of a Board of Works.

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THE BIBLE QUESTION.

A meetine, callod under the auspices of some of the Protes- tant Ministers of the Island, was held at the Temperance Hall on Friday evening last, for the ostensible purpose of advocating the introduction of the Bible as a class-book into our public schools. Several resolutions were moved and carried —all tending to the one object, the supremacy and predominance of Protestantism over Catholicism, and the mixing up of religion with education. Some of the speeches delivered, in introdue- ing and seconding the resolutions, breathed the fie¥eest spirit of animosity to our yast Catholic population; and the gross falsehoods and misrepresentations which one or two of the reverend speakers—especially one, a Mr. Sutherland from New London — directed against our Catholic fellow-subjects — were innumerable and offensive in the highest degree. The Bishop’s letter was read by the Rey. Mr. Fitzgerald —anim- adverted upon in the most disingenuous manner; and his Lordship, the Pope, and the whole Catholic world were de-

convuide the country from the North Cape to the East Point.

nounced with groat acrimony and yehemence, as if the poor

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unoffending Catholies really eentemplated any invasion of

Protestant rights. The Tories mustered in great force; and! _

it was really very entertaining to see porsons of that party, who, we are confident, scarcely read the Bible once in a twelve- month — if they own such a thing at all— applauding every expression of veneration for the sacred volume, and chuckling | mightily over every sentiment of disapproval at the conduct of the Government in refusing to make it a text book. We have attended many political meetings in our timo, but never were we present at one where so much political ranecour was exhibited, though attempted to be hidden under the garb of religion. We had a special reporter on the oceasion, and we shall make no unnecessary delay alter being furnished with his ex- tended notes, in giving our readers a full and fair account of the speeches and proceedings, when we shall take occasion to enter on the discussion of the subject at greater length than we have space to do at present.

ililestipiemenist-ttpibtagicinicaledeitnincebianniitie Tue Leaver.—We have received the first and second Nos. of a paper bearing this title, recently issued in St. John, N.B., under the auspices of the Liberal party in that City, and, of course, designed to advocate their principles. Its columns are filled with much interesting matter, and its editorial depart- ment is spiritedly written.

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Carnotic Younc Men’s Lirerary Ivstrrvte.—Mr. Ronald Walker will read a lecture on ‘* Metcorology,’’ in the above Institute, on Thursday evening, the 19th inst.

The ee avknowledges with gratitude the receipt of the Hon. Edward Whelan’s admission fee (£3) as an Honorar Member, together with a letter promising the Institute his support.

he Library Committee beg to acknowledge the receipt of 2 volumes from Mr. 8S. Westacott, and 1 yolume from Mr. 8. W. Mitchel—to both of whom the thanks of the Society were unanimously voted.

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Mr. Cermas Barker will (D.V.) deliver a Lecture on ‘“* Education’ next Friday evening, in the Temperance Hall, at 74 o'clock. Birth. At Chatlottetown, on Wednesday morning, the 11th instant, the Lady of the Lion. George Coles, Colonial Secretary, of a Son.

Married.

At Charlottetown, on Wednesday, the 4th instant, by William Sander- son, Esquire, J.P., Mr. Edward G. Burke to Mary Ellon, daughter of Mr. Asa Simons, all of Bay Fortune, Lot 43.

At St. Eleanor’s, on the 9th ultimo, by the Rev. J. II. Read, Rector, Mr. George West to Miss Magy Elizabeth Stubbs, both of Summerside.

Died.

At Kouchibouguac, Kent County, on the 20th December last, Mr. Peter Amireaux, aged 85 years, a native of Jersey. ‘The deceased re- sided for some time in Canada, and also in Prince Edward Island.— Miramichi paper.

At the North River, on the 2d instant, Mr. Maurice Halloran, aged 26 years.

At Mill Grove Farm, South West, Bedeque, on the 26th ultimo, of consumption, which he bore with much patiesce and resignation to the Divine will, Peter, second son of Mr. John Wright, aged 22 years and 4 months.

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Wrices Current. CHARLOTTETOWN MARKETS, FEBRUARY 14.

, Provisions. Poultry. Beef, (small) ® h.. 4d @ Td/ Partridges, each... none. Do. by qtr. VR... 4d @ 6d) Turkeys,each.... 48@7s86d Mutton, ¥ &....... 4d @ 7d | Geese, each ..... 25 3d @ 38 4d Veal, ¥ h......... 3d @ 6d! Ducks, each....... none. Posk, ¥ Ov. 855... 4d @ 544) Fowls,each...... .. 1s @ Is6d

Do. (small) ? h.. Gd @ 8d) Fish.

Lamb, ¥ ....... . none. | Codfish, ¥ qtl...... 128 @ 15s Butter, ¥? i .¢..78 3d @ Is 6d)Salmon, sD secttc bun ‘2 6d Do.by tub, ¥ b 1s 2d @ 1s 3dj Herrings, ¥ bbl.... 308 @ 40s Cheese, ¥ th....... 4d @ 6d; Mackerel, ¥ doz... 13 @ ls 6d

Pearl Barley, ¥ b.. (2d @ 241! Lumber. Lard, ¥ &.........1id @ 12d) Boards, (hemlock). 48 @ 5s NS gg A tee 7d @%d| Do. (spruce)... 58 @ 6s weer, F Bensecits - od @ 354d) Do. (pine)..... 78 @ Re Oatmeal, ¥ b......, 19d @ 2d|Shingles, # M..... 78 @ 9s Eggs, # dozen .... 12d @ 15d) Laths,........... .* 2@e@te

Rabbits, each...... 4d @ 5d Sundries. Vegetables, Timothy seed, ? bua. none. Potatoes, % bush. 2s 6d @ 38 0d Cloverseed, ¥ th... none. Carrots, & bushel... none.| Wool, ¥ ih..... --- lld@ ls Peas, ¥ quart...... none. | fay, ¥ ton........ 608 @ 65s Turnips, ? bush... ls@ 1s3d/Straw,¥ ewt...... 1s @ 1s 3d Grain, Ilomespan, ¥ yard.3s6d @ 5s Wheat, ? bushel... none.| Tallow, ¥ th..... 10d @ Is

Barley,” bushel... none. | Cordwood, ¥ cord. . 188 @ 20s

Oats, # bushel. 1s 10d @ 2s 3d| Apples, (V.E.1) ¥ bus. none.

LOLOL LOLOL LLL OL lL Ll DT et Od el ll le el RL ll el LIVER COMPLAINT.

The only remedy ever offered to the public that bas nover failed to cure, when directions are followed, is M’Lane’s Liver Pill, prepared by Fleming Bros., Pittsburgh, Pa. It has been several years before the public, and has been introduced in all sections of the Union. Where it has been used, it has had the most triumphant success, and has actually driven out of use all other nwdieines. It has been tried under all the different phases of Hepatis, an’ has been found equally efficacious in all.

Purchasers will be careful to ask for Dr. M’Lane’s celebrated Liver Pills and Vermifuge, manufactured by Fleming Bros. of Pittsburg, Pa. All other Liver Pills and Vermifuges in comparison are worthiess. Dr. M’Lane’s genuine Vermifuge and his celebrated Liver Pills, can now be had at all respectable drug stores. None genuine without the signature of

[18] FLEMING BR®s.

Holloway’s Pills.—Rush of blood to the head is often primarily caused by a bad condition of the stomach and bowels. Invigorate the stomach, regulate the excretions, and purify the fluids with this world-renowned medicine, and you will be exempt from vertigo, dimness of sight, head- ache, and other alarming apoplectic symptoms which frequently accom- pany dyspepsia and habitual constipation. The impurity of the blood, as well as an excess of it in the brain, has much to do with cerebral affections, and as Holloway’s Pills operate on the chemical agents which generate that fluid, as well as upon the circulation itself, they are re- garded as infallible by all Canadians, professional or non-professional, in this class of maladies, 5

New Advertisements. Farm for Sale.

T°? he Sold by Auction, on 'FUESDAY, the 24th instant, at

11 o'clock, the Leasehold FARM of 999 years, 13 of which are expired, and at present oceupied by the subscriber, situated on the South Wiltshire Road, Lot $2, about six miles from Charlottetown, containing 994 acres of Land, at the yearly rent of Is. per acre, about 50 of which are under a good state of cultivation ; there is anew Frame Barn, a Dwelling House, and a Spring of Water within a chain of the House; also, about two acres of Bog Mud; all on the premises. Terms of

Sale—three months’ credit for one-half of the ete money, and the remainder in two years, on security being given.

ALSO, ON THE SAME DAY— The Stock, comprising—1 Horse, 1 Ayrshire Cow and Calf, 1 Heifer, 1 Island bred Calf, 3 Pigs, 1 superior breeding Sow, and Farming Implements ; also, a quantity of Hay and Straw. Terms—all sums under £5, cash on delivery; above £5, eight months’ credit, on approved notes of hand. Lot 32, Feb. 12, 1857. JAMES TREANOR.

A History of P. E. Island, From its discovery in 1497 down to the present time.

Tes undersigned haying undertaken the compilation of a work to bear the above title, announees to the public that it will be issued during the forthcoming Summer, in four Num- bers, each No. to contain at least 50 pages, 12mo. Price Is. Viz: 1. Discovery of P. £. Island ; settlement by the French ; an account of the Aborigines ; acquisition, disposal of and set- tlement by the English; and a physical account of.

2. Emigration to; with an account of the Land Question.

3. Political and Statistical. 4. Social and Chronological. All persons interested in so necessary a work, and who can furnish me with any useful information on the above subjects, will receive my best thanks. TUOMAS KIRWAN. Charlottetuwn, Feb. 16, 1857 (all pa.every 2d w.)

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— New Advertisements, Valuable and suitabie Goods. ae BY A.W. YATES, SE SOLU by AvoMAN THURS , i : March next, at 11 o'clock, at QD ay commen of (Jucen-street— 25 chests choiee Souchong TEA (warranted) 10 barrels SUGAR 10 puncheons Porto Rico MOLASSES 50 barrels superior Family FLOUR 25 barrels CORNMEAL 10 boxes CANDLES, 3 bales HOPS The contents of 5 crates EARTHENWARE, consisting of ‘Lea Sets (Pencilled and China), painted and blue Cups and Saucers, Mugs & Jugs, black and Rockingham ‘Tea pots, Bowls, Toilet Sets, &e. 2 bales DRY GOODS, consisting of grey & white Cottons, Striped Shirtings, Printed Cottons, Cotton Handkerchiefs, Braces, Comforters, Coburgs and Delaines, ready-made Vests, woollen Shawls, &e. &e. 50 bundles Cotton Warp, 50 reams Wrapping Paper. Also, a lot of Glassware, vis: 25 dozen Tumblers (half-pints), &e.’&e. ‘Terms at sale. Feb. 16, 1857. H’sG, TILOS. BROYDERICK. O BE LET by AUCTION, to the highest bidder, on SATURDAY, the 28th instant, at 3 o’cloek, p.m., at the Market House, TWO STALLS in the said Market House, agreeably to a Bye-Law of the Corporation, intituled a lew respecting Markets. GEORGE LEWIS, Charlottetown, Feb. 16, 1857. Market Clerk.

City of Charlottotown. PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY, LIST OF LICENSES.

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AUCTIONEERS. 1856 Feb 28, J N Harris Marll, WT Paw Feb 15, W H Gardiner 28, W Dodd May 5, Il W Lobban

16, J U Travers 29, B Davies Jun 24, Jobu Harper.

18, A H Yates Mar 6, James Mortis CRIERS. Feb 18, Stephen Squires April 2, John Hatch.

TAVERN. May 24, Mich’! Noonan Aug 23, Andrew Doyle Deo 23, John King 26, Martin Hogan 30, James Tierney 23, Terence Carroll 31, Chas McKenna Sep 11, Wm Hickey 27, Hu’ry Willianss June 3, James Quinn 17, James Reid 31, Thomas Kirwan 5, Arthur O'Neill 17, Jas Thompson 1857 14, Cath Fraser 22, Jas O’Rielly Jan 2, Thomas Cassidy July 1, James Offer 27, Bernard Conly 4, J A MeKeuna 5, Cor’ac McAvoy 27, John Heartz 5, Sarah McNeill 7, John Murphy Oot 17, Owen Connolly 6, Mich’l Trainer 8, Joseph Weeks 17, Bridges Conly 9, Lawson & Muc- 23, Joseph Pipyy Nov 10, Wm Sneeston Kinnon

Aug 8,J W Ford Dee 4, John Loughran 0, J W Cairns 11, P MeFadyen 12, W C Gardiner 12, Edward Smith 15, © MeEvebren 15, Jon’an Cullings 14, P McCarren. 1856 STORE. Jun 23, John Rigg Aug 28, Hugh Fraser 1857

July 3, James Peake Oct 14, HJ 2 Terlisicok Jany 3, W R Watson 7, F MeVarron 17, Maurice Kolly 6, David Stowart 10, Chas Dempsey Nov 1, A McKinnon 8, James Coles Aug 12, Jas Anderson 24, Samucl Nelson 8, Neil Kankin. 15, Pierce Gaul 25, James Walsh 25, Daniel Brenan 29, Joseph Praught

1856 TRUCK. May 31, Chas McKenna June 9, B Whelan, sea Jan 19, Patrick Quinn 31, Ber’d McCarvel 9, KR Whelan, jan 24, Heury Peters 31, Arthur Malling 9,F McMahon Aug 8, John McKoona 31, J Handrican 9, John Larter Oct 7, Peter Trainer 31, Pat’k Gormley 10, Sam’! Perkins 7, Patrick Keenan 31, Mich’! Hickey 10, Patrick Lam 8, James U'Kielly 31, Hugh Connolly 10, H A Bennet 8, Michael Walsh $1, B MePhillips 10, Robert Hill 14, L Kilfoille June 7, Patrick Hand 10, James Hughes 14, John Perciyal 9, Robert Sellers 13, Jno Penpraise 14, Terence MéAtee

9, John Quinn 18, Fred Gardiner 23, Joseph Conway 9, James O’ Rielly 18, M McCarthy 9, Michael Walsh 19, llonry McAtee 1856 COAL METER AND WEIGHER. Oct 12, Dan’l Bethune Oct 14, John Williams Oct 14, Benj Tromainv. By order,

Feb. 16, 1857. © W. B. WELLNER, City Clork.

For Sale,

A FARM of 51 acres on the Malpeque Road, about 15 miles

from Charlottctown. There are on the premises a good Dwelling House (32 x 22 feet) with back kitchen attached, o Barn and Out-houses. 30 acres of the above are cléared and in a good state of cultivation, the remainder is burnt land. A capital stream of water runs through tho premises. The farm is -now in the occupation of Mr. Jeremiah Coughlan, Tavern-keeper, and is a first rate stand, well worthy the atten. tion of parties wishing to enter on that business. If the above poopenty is not sold by the Ist day of April next, it will then » suld by Anction. Application to be made to JONN RIGG, Ksq., Charlottetown, or to the subscriber,

Lot 67, Feb. 16, 1857. im MICHAEL MAY.

Gravestones, Tombstones and Monuments. ye subseriber takes this opportunity of informing the

inhabitants of P. E. Island, that he will reecive orders for GRAVESTONES, TOMBSTONES and MONUMENTS of every description of style and pattern, or any other description of Marble Work that may be ordered. Parties wishing work in this line performed, will please leave their orders and in- scriptions at the Stores of Theophilus Desbrisay, Esq., or D Melsaac, Bsq., and they are assared tho work will be faith fully executed. Persons from whom orders have been already received, will pleaso furward the inseriptions required to the

above places. Charlottetown, Feb. 16, 1857. _ANGUS McISAAC.

. W. SKINNER wishes to inform the public that the

e very best lot of CHEESE in the City is for salo at his

Store, Queen-street. _Also— various kinds of Biscuit and Urackers, and some prime French Lemons.

Charlottetown, February 2, 1856.

Wotice of Removal.

ce public are requested to observe that THE LIBRARY

has lately been remoyed from Dawson's Building, Kent street, to the premises built by Mr. Tuomas Tanron, and im- mediately opposite Messrs. Thomas & Dawson's, Great George- street. ‘The proprietor having made considerable additions to his Catalogue of BOQKS, which now embraces the best works in HISTORY, TRAVELS, BIOGRAPTLY, and choice LIGHT LITERATURE, solicits the support of the community gene- rally, and promises, if encouraged in this undertaking, to establish, what is greatly needed in this City, a Goon Lrukary, at terms accessible to all who are in pursuit of instruction and amusement. Parties residing throughout the Island aro in. vited to avail themselves of the privileges connected with this Library, which will be seen by a perusal of the

TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION : £0 12 6 per annum, one volume af a timo allowed, and ex. changed as often as required.

£1 0 0 do. two volumes, do. do. Zi 8 8 do. three volumes, do. do. £115 O do. four volumes, do. do.

N.B.—A full Catalogue is in course of preparation, and

will be soon in the hands of the public. Jan. 19, 1857. Im JOUN BENNETT STRONG,

City of Charlottetown. PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY.

HE City Council has decided that all City advertisements,

during ‘the ensuing year, shall be published in the Examiner

rf By Order, Newspaper w. B. WELLNER, City Clerk.

Tho City Council has appointed the following gentlemen to act ag Fire Knginecrs fir the ensuing year, viz:—

SenJAMIN Davies, Chief Engineer.

Ward No. 1—J. W. Morrison, Richard Wright, Jas. Dunean, Ward No. 4—Donald Macl sav, John Ings, Wm. Dodd,

Ward No. 2—Ww. MacGill, Joseph Crabb, J.C. MacDonald, Werd No. 5—T. B Tremain, Ilenry Haszard, Richard Hearts, Ward No. 3—Wm. Heard, Pierce Gaul, Thomas Green,

And to rank after the Chief Engineer as follows:—

William Heard No. 1 Richard Neartz No. 6 John Ings No. uu William MeGill 2 J. C. McDonald 7 William Dedd 12 T. B Tremain 3 Picree Gaul 8 Joseph Crabb 13 Don. Maclsaac 4 Menry Haszard 9 Thomas Green l4 James Duncan 5 J. W. Morrison 10 Richard Wright 15

By Order, W. B WELLNER, City Clerk. Fobruary 9, 1957. 2