f ,~ l‘, $.-

suid Geor Smith insisted, that deponent did not take t e whole of the roots of, and request- ed deponent to do so; deponent saith, that all the turnips trimmed as aforesaid prior to his bein so interfered with by the said_ George Smit , were trimmed both in tops and roots in the usual marketable way, and that the re- mainder thereof were at the request of the said George Smith, more closely trimmed. And dspouent saith, that he believes the said George Lewis, after his entering the said ﬁeld, saw the Turnips examined in his absence, as well as the remainder thereof which he assisted in judging.

The said Angus McLeod for himself saith that he was present at the judging of the 'l‘ur- nip Crop. on Government Farm as aforesaid, and assisted therin, and that the foregoing aihdavit of the said Christopher Cassid has been read and explained to deponent, an that the same is true in substance

Cnaatrs BINNS.

8 Jsiiss u Dun, mark.

is Jena :1 Jacxsox, in

his Ciiiusrcrusii u CASSIDY, mark.

is Asous re CABSIDY, ma

Sworn by the said deponents, Charles Binns, James Dean, John Jackson, Christopher Cassi- dy and Angus M‘Leod, before me, (being iirst read and explained to Deponents.)

TIIEOPIIXLUS Diisnais.-iv, J. 1’.

28th December, 1855.

We hardly thought that a harmless para-

apb which appears in the Almanaek issued

rom this establishment would have produced the captions article in the Islander of the let instant.

We have always been averse to bringing our- selves personall before the public in the ages ofour journal, ut as the Editor of the slain- dcr has so unbandsomely and unjustly treated us, we feel compelled to answer his charges, and shew that writing under impulses the reverse of generous he has overstepped the truth, and furnished anything but a fair coin- mentary on the article in question. it is a a- rent to ever candid mind, that the Paragraph was inserte in the Alinanack, mor_e_to till up a vacant space, than to challenge criticism and was not perhaps as _correct_ly _worded as it might have been, aud_in quoting it the Islander had no right to make it still more so, by substi- tntin the word they for it. We must, we sup- pose, et that pass for an error of the composi- to

He says that so long as we receive a mail with news but once a week, he does not see how we can publish news cftener. It is well known however that we receive mails mice a week, which are never destitute of some interesting

aragra he and frequently anticipate the news by the ii lisb mail in the shape ofa telegram. These inai s are due on Monday and Thursday nights (should they come a day after their time they make our case still more favorable) and to nearly every part of the Country we have mails sent out twice a week. Let us see therefore if there be no advantage in our semi- weekly issue, over the Islander, or indeed, over any of our weekly contemporaries as regards foreign and domestic news.

We are the first to ublisli the news that arrives by the mail on tie first of the week- wliich is the most important one and which

' generally arrives belore Wednesday_und to

most of our Country snbcribers,we give that arriving on Thursday, as soon as the .I.¢lanr1er, and to Georgetown and other places in that direction where the mail oes twice a week. sooner than the Islander oes, for be it re- membered, the Friday’s Islander sent oil on that morning does not contain the news by the Thursday night's mail. in the town—at the end of the week only which is nerally the least important mail-—he has a ew hours the advanta of us, but that is made u , by our giving t e news._when there is anything parti-

eular at that tiine,_ more fully by having a

ion er time to rint it.

e have never thought it worth while to

expose a practice in use by our contemporaries via : that of puttin a later date to their apers containing precise y the same news. e use no such deception. - We can assert, without fear of contradiction, and an rson can satis himself of the fact b turn ng over as we have done the res etive I as of paper for this year, that we urnisb more reading matter than any two of our eon- temperaries, and when the House of Assembly is in Session the diﬂbreace will be far more apparent, because at that time cash of our contemporaries will to a greater extent publish the matter that has been in the other.

As to the circulation of the res‘psct}ve papa: e slander

we have been informed, that equal, but not above ours in its ordinary or

ular subscription, but we have often to pu lish several quires extra,whieh are sold over our counter on market days.

HASZARIYS

That the Islander has received a large acces- sion during the past two years we do not doubt —we had 87 ourselves during the past year-— had we made use o the same means as he has done, we might ourselves have greatly increased our lists. As it is our intention very soon to visit many parts of the Island, we still hope before the year expires, to can out our asser- tion that Haszard’s Gazette will be more gene- rally read than any of the Island news upers, the Islander to the contrar notwithstanding.

The Islander doubtless y attributes the in- crease of his circulation to the spieiness of his political articles, and in this heis right, but we question, whether the increase in number is not attended by a loss in all well constituted iuinds of character and respectability. lligh seasoned food may stimulate the appetite for a while, but it is sadly injurious to healthful digestion and is accompanied with this misfortune, that the palate becomes blunted by repetition and con- tinually craves an increase of the dose; so that we cannot be] thinking that the articles in the Islander will have eventually to countenance too much cayenne for the generality of political stomachs, notwithstanding their proverbial ca- pacity of endurance.

- <1-O-1-———

Suicii>a.—An Inquest was held at Free Town, Bedeque, before the Coroner of Prince County, on Thursday the 31st nlt., on the body of James Laird, Farmer, who had committed sui- cide by hanging himself in his barn. From the evidence, it appeared, that on the evenin before the iatal deed was coiuitted, the deceased went to bed at an early hour. ile arose some time before day, while the family were asleep and taking with him a candle and lantern went to the barn. llc then made a cord fast to beam, above the threshing ﬂoor, placed a paitl ofharrows in a position suitable to his purpose, and from that position had swung himself clear from the floor. Early in the morning, his son went to the barn as usual and finding the door fastened inside, entered by another way, and to his great surprise and horror discovered his father hanging dead. The Jury returned a Verdict of ﬁlo de se.

Tiziui-iznizvci: LF.C'i'URE.

On 'l‘biii-sday the 7th instant, a public meet- ing under the auspices of the Sons of Temper- mice was held in their llnll. presided over by .W. Morrison. Esq., G. W. P. who in a neat and practical speech introduced the lecturer, The Rev. S. Patterson. A. M.. Bcdequc, and then announced the subject for discussion.- the principle and policy of the Maine Law.

The llev. Lecturer in his introductory re- iuarks, intimated that experience has abund- antly proved that the traffic in alcoholic liquors, as a common beverage, is inimical to the inter- ests ofindividnuls and destructive to the order and welfare of society, and as the subject of its suppression is now occupying the serious v consideration ofall classes, in every civilized country. When he accepted the invitation of the lecture committee. he then ht that the ad- vantages and necessity of a Pro ihitery Law in I’. E. I. would be a suitable Thesis for his dis- course to be delivered on this occasion.

After giving in his exposition an analytical refutation of the rineipal objections urged aginst the Maine -iw, the learned lecturer in recommending the adoptation of such an enactment to this Island, submitted alucid statement of fucts—-and an able arrangement cflogicul arguments. As the drunkenness and disorderly character of the people ofany locality were in proportion to number ofitsdrink-shops. Mr. Patterson urged the assembly to assist in every lawful way, the suppression ofa traiiic so ruinous to the health, linppim-ss,and prosperity of all classes.

Although the weather was unfavourable, the meeting was attended by a large and respect- able audience, who nianifested considerable interest in the question, after souie appro riate remarks by the Rev. ‘Messrs. Fitz Gernl and

. I. Burnett and a hearty vote of thanks to the tulanted lecturer, the President closed the Meeting.

blECn.\.\’lCS lNsririrrii.——0n ’l‘bursday evenin

last Silas Barnard Esq., delivered a practice and useful lecture on ‘-‘ o ” its nature and ua1ites—be entered at some length into Ve- etable Physiology}; explained the difference etween exo enous and endogenous Wood, and gave a compiete and perfect view of the mecha- nical uses, to which this useful production of nature are a plied. In illustration of his sub- ject, lip exhibited Vnl'l0I:‘B speci_m.e‘ns of naéfre as we as em‘ n owt . ii in resting is-

cussion followgd Ear which there was inuc

-diversity of opinion, as to the best timewbcn

wood should be felled, in order to make‘ it last the ion or.

His orship the Mayor attended.

On Tuesday evening next, Arehibald Mac-

GAZE'l"l‘E,

FEBRUARY 9.

l ded to,together with those passed reviously,[ iz: the Market Act, the Fire Act, t e Theatre ct, that for the City Seal, Quarterly meetings, for purchase of Gas Lamps form the basis of a seful and respectable code. The following will be published and put in we without delay :— Tilles of By Laws passed. I mendment to Fire Act ,‘ Stands for loaded Vehicles, ‘ , c -up, L ensing Criers, I causing Auctioneers nmps and wells Auditing City Accounts Pounds, l)runkenness, Nuisances, City Marshal and Constables, Weights and measures, Disorderly driving.

. . _(...}_____

Police Court.

Feb. 8th. The following persons were seve- rally convicted on presentment of the Grand Jury of Queen’s County for retailing spiri- tuous liquors contrary to law, viz :

James Quinn, merchant, Queen Square.

lln h Fraser, do do.

Wi iam Sneeston, Publican. Queen Street.

Nicholas Brown, merchant. Kent Street, and ﬁned in the sum of Five Pounds each,with costs or be imprisoned one month each.

Martin llognn, Publicsn, Queen Street, also presented, not convicted.

rouse sir:s’s CHRISTIAN ASSOClATl0l%b

On Tliursday last the Inaugural Address, on the formation of the above Society was delivered by the Rev. W. Snodgrass to a crowded audi- ence at the Teiuperance Hall. After the meet- ing was opened with an appropriate prayer by the Rev. . M‘l\lurray, the Vice President Lt. Hancock, It N. introduced the Rev. Lecturer, who then addressed the meeting in a most eloquent style, and kept his attentive audience enchaincd for upwards of an hour. The asso- ciation were so much pleased with the Address, that they have resolved to have it published, we will therefore defer any remarks upon it until we can canvass it more leisurel .

After a short address from the Vice President full of love and harmony, and good will to- wards all nicn, in which he brought the claims of the Association before the public, and be- sought them to be united and firm under the banner they had unfurled,—-the young men were invited to leave their names to be bnlloted for admission into the Association. The Doz- olog_v was then sung, and the benediction [po- nounced by the Rev. D. Fitz Gerald.

7 Tm-1 MAii.s.—'l‘lie Couriers brought the usual Colonial and American Mails on 'l‘nuri-day night, by which we have interesting news from California.

Published by authority of the City Council- Luv to amend and explain a law made and pflsstltl on the 3d December 1855, enti- tled " a Law relating to the Fire Depart-

mcnl.”

Iii-]llI~}.»\S the Act establishing a Fire dc-

partnient for the City of Charlottetown, makes no provision whereby the late Board of Firewurdcns or their Secretary and Treasurer should band over the moneys and other proper- ty in their charge belonging to the City authe-

[Assenlcd to Tlh FcI:ruary.]

I I89.

Be it therefore enacted by the City Council of the City of Cliarlottetown:

Sec. l.—’l.'hat the late Board of Firewardens shall forthwith make up their books and ban over the same with all apers,bonds, contracts, moneys and matters w atever in their possessi- on belonging or in anywise appertaining to the said Board. And also the Fire Engines, Engine houses, hose, water casks, tubs, buckets, slcighs, carriages, staves, books and ladders, and all and every other implement and appara- tus t-hereunto belonging or in anywise apper- taining, unto such person or persons as the Ci- ty Council may direct and appoint for that par-

so.

And whereas it is necessary to be more ex li- cit with respect to the election oi the chief n- gineer.

Be it also enacted,

See. 2-That the said Chief En ineer may be elected from any of the wards o the said cit notwithstanding the same is not so express in the said law.

Ronasr llurciiixsos, Mayor.

Neill, Esq., Secretary of the Institute will cture on “Scientiﬁc Knowledge."

seen from the following titles of

'ty By Laws assented to by

nor and Council that the Cit Council have not

been as idle as many peep e have supposed :! 0 lb

the truth is that the iirst rmation o (‘ity'

l the Lieut. G0\'el'- 1

Wii.i.uui B. Wanasaa, City Clerk. January 23, 1856.

Died At Cnp0TraverIe en the Gill instant, w. a. Dean, son of Mr. Lewis Mlttaft, aged I join. Jan 4, at his residence, Lot 49, Mr. Thomas

do is no small matter. The Laws now al-.'

Birth, On the 27th Jan. Mrs. W. H. Pope, of a daugh- ter.

Married,

On Thursday the 7th inst. by the Rev. Mr. Brewster, Mr. George Longwortb Lacey, to Ann Margaret, eldest daughter of the late Mr. Euston of Dog River

At Grove Cottage, on the 18th ofJanusiy, by the Rev. W. Stswnri, Arthur R. Cox, to Miss Uphemia M'Pherson, both of Clieiry Valley.

y the Rev. Wm. Meek, at the residence of the bride's father, Mr. Joseph llarding, to Mary Fllen, eldest daughter of John Sims, Esq., oi'New .0H Oil.

.. - _ _:_ ___, Q‘ The Rev. Mr. Sutherland will preach in the Temperance Hall on Sabbath first, the 10th instant, at ll o’clock forenoon, and 3 in the afternoon.

r_._.- ._

IMPORTANT sans or Household Furniture, Stock, Crop, Farming Implements, GLO.

TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION at “ Durciuvrraiv,” the residence of Captain Mclntosb, about two miles from’ , . . the City, on the Princelown Road,some time in MARCH, the whole ofliis valuable Household Furniture, Stock, Crop, Panning Utensils ,&c., GLO. For 'l'erins of Sale, &c., with Catalogues, to be had on application to the Auctioneer.

—-——.u.so-——- TO LET OR. FOR SALE “ DUN||A'l"l‘AN," the Freehold Property of Captain Mclntosh. The Farm consists of 36 acres of cleared Land, in II good state of cultivation, well iiiclosed, and subdivided with posts and rails. The House is nearly new. well ﬁnished and cominodious, and will be Let with 5 ucres, 10 acres, or the whole of the land. as may be required. 5- -; ' For further particulars, apply to Captain Mc- Intosh, on the premises, or to a su scriber. JAMES Mtlltltls, Auctioneer. Charlottetown, Feb. 7.

PANORAMA. £ WILL BE PAlD by the Subscribers to

any poison who will furnish the best ori- ginal subject. (llllﬂgttflcﬂl) in writing or in sketch, on the present \Var with ltussiii, from which a suiiable Ad Drop may be painted. for a l’anora- a now in process of e.\’¢cuiion ll| this City, and and shortly to be exhibiied. N. li.—(.'oiiipeliiioiis to be closed and selections iiizule llllli March. ensuing. Please address (prvpciid) by Post Oillce. A

l\llI.l.NER,

MUHPH Y Cli.\l’l’EL. (Jhnrlotietovvn, Feb. I856. NOTICE. ‘lll-2 Snbscrilier has on hand, which he wishes to dispose of at a vei_v low figure: I00 liiriels No. I Labrador l‘Il£l{Rll\'GS, 100 Quinlals CODFISII. 500 i\l. Pine and Ced.irSlilNGL IS. . JAMES PURDIE.

February 6, I856.

Notice to Tenants on that portion of Town- ship No. 27, known as Mrs. Mann's Estate I VHF. Tenants on the above estate are hereby ne- , liﬁed that by Deed of Uoiiveyance, hearing date the 26th day of Jan., last, past, and duly registered in the oﬂice of Registrar of Deeds, fur the said Is- laud, all the right, Title and interest of Mrs. Isa- nr:i..i.A l“AX\'N, in and to the said Township, with all rent and arrears of rent, due thereon, were duly conveyed to J. . Peru, of Suininerside, Esq , and that the said J. C. Paris, by Power of Attorney da- ted the 3lst day of said incalh of January, duly ap- pointed the Subscriber his Attorney, to demand pay- merit of the said rent and arrests of rent. New No- tice is thereby given to the said Tenantry, that all moneys due by them for Rent, and arrears of Kent. must, without delay, belpaid to the Subscriber, at his eﬁice in Charlottetown, and that in default of pay- ment, legal proceedings will be resorted to for the recovery thereof. ' . H. POPE, Attorney for J. C. Porn. Charlottetown, Feb. 8. 1856. lm.

NOTICE! EALED TENDERS will he received by the Wardens of St. Eleanor’s, Episcopal Church, until the first da of March next, for the purpose of enlarging the uildint‘ Plans, speciﬁcation, and mode of payment may ascertained by up lying to Mr. JOHN Haszaan, merchant. Approv security will be required for the due performance of the con- tract. JOHN IIASZARD, W a NETUS minor. 3 " °"" St. Elaanor’s, Feb. 4, I9M.—Isl.

SOHOONEB. FOR SALE. THE Schooner St. Croiz, 12 tens N.

_ ndrews, She is complete! fitted with every rsqisits, evsn to.eompaeses and I: sit, and is -ealy,ﬁve years old. For particulars, apply to Was. B. nan, Esq., or to the Subscriber at ca‘. Tis- JAME8 WAU AN.

\Vealherbe, aged 68 years 6 months.

verse,- l February 9th, 1856.