' “fled upon them once, having the appearance of being in

‘ accident occurred last week in the County of Two Moun-

ries were received, but the resources of the district could

- ' cm . (colonial, literati.

gum the College in this city, now in Paris, for the purpose '

.(quIy'mg theology, who mentioned that Papineau had

{most miserable condition, and that his son, who had been “nine habit of paying them occasional visiiS, had discon— finned them for want of disposable funds. The writer adds, site is a specimen of how much a man suffers for his errors.” ,Montreal Herald. - JULY 2.—-—We regret to learn that an actof incendiarism mcommitted on the Missiskoui fi-ontier on the night of the 28th ult—Tlie barn of Mr. Holt, about four miles east of Ilissiskoui Bay was entirely consumed, and it was with the ‘ atest difliculty that the store of Messrs. Holt & Crossett was saved. Other buildings with which the latter was con- nected were also in great danger. The villains are unknown I. et. XWFUL EFFECTS or INTEMPERANCE.-—A most horrible

tains; a man, while in a state Ofintoxication, having fallen into a kettle of boiling potash, and been completely dissol- Wd- Search was made for his body, but not the least parti- cle of it could be found. Another awful warning to drunk- ards—Canada Times. .

TORONTO, June 23.——Of the 24 members of the Legisla- tive Council, 8 are of the established Church of England; 8 are .of the Kirk of Scotland; and 8 Of the Church of Rome. lts national character stands thus :—1 is \ English (Mr. Jameson); 4 inje Irish ; 10 are Scotch; and 9 are Ca- nadians, British and French—Examiner.

Ova MILITARY ,DEFENCE.—We have it on good authority that the projected defences Of Kingston are about to be

tle-under-Lyne, Nottingham, Preston, Rye, South Shields, Stock-

port, Stoke-munii-Trent, Sudbury (2), Walsiill and Wureham,

sume "film conservative papers make the gain of their party more than is above stated, and also reduce the hopes of the mi- nisterlalists In other quarters. But the whole is as yet a riddle.

Formerly no lntlll believed political partisans during the progress fan election. but now they are scarcely to be believed even when it is closed. Some gain to the conservatives we apprehend w1ll accrue iii the Scotch burglis, but these 'will most probably be nullified by the returns from the boroughs in Ireland. The

Scotch and Engliin counties are expected to be much in their

favour, and Sir Robert Pesl’s majority is very likel ' to be from Sixty to eighty. There have been some riots at 'ottinghiim, Blackburn, Liverpool, Hyde, Stockporl, Ashton, Siilford, and

other places, but nothing very serious has occurred.

, . 'Ilie wealher Since our lzist has been as favourable to vegeta-

tion as could possibly be desired, the tctiiperuture hiiviug, been warm and genial, and frequent and copious showers having

bald Campbell, and Nova Scotia and Sir Colin Campbell, may suggest a commentary riot to be despised; but let thi document speak for itself; so far as it can :—-“ Having laid :: before the Queen the Address of the House of Assembly,

HenMajesty has commanded me to instruct you to ac- “ quaint the House, that she learns with regret that the ques- “ tion of the lands in Prince Edward Island continues to “distract the peace of the Colony. Although this question ‘fi originates in motives of private interest, shared equally by “ Landlord? and Tenants, it assumes, in efléct, the character of “ a public question, and as such must be trehted. It is Iler Ma- “ jesty’s earnest desire to remove every just cause of coni- “ plaint, in all parts of her dominions, and Her Majesty has “ beenaccOE‘dingly pleased to desire me to enter into a commu- “ mention with the resident Proprietors in this country, with a

of more, interpretations ; and New Brunswick and Sir Archi-y

immediately Commenced on an extensive scale—thus alrea- dy realizing some of the promises contained in the speech of his Excellency the Governor General at the opening of the present session Of Parliament—Kingston Chronicle.

FREDERICTON, N. 13., June 26.——-The Wesleyan District Conference closed its sittings in this town, on Thursday evening, the 10th inst. We give, for the information of our readers, the following particulars, with which we have been furnished: ,

The returns from the various circuits exhibit a clear in- crease of membership, during the year, of about 500; and several hundreds on trial.—This'.-is nearly double the increase of any fbrmcr year. The first New Brunswick Conference was held at St. John, in 1827, when there were five regular missionaries and not less than 600,111einbers in all the Socie- ties. There are now 25 missionaries and 3300 members. Since that period, upwards of 30 chapels, some of them large and elegant structures, and Mission Houses in various circuits, have been erected. There are also in course of erection, eight or ten additional chapels, besides the Acade- my at Sackville, which is the individual and munificent gift ofa gentleman belonging to the Methodist Society in that place. Several applications fi'om new places for Missiona-

not at present supply tlieiii.—-It is hoped, however, that in a short time the most pressing cases may be attended to.

The Rev. Messrs. Busby and Legged are appointed to Fredericton during the coming year.—-—Sentinel. ‘

MinAMIcni, N. 13., JULY f.

DEATH or FRANCIS PEABODY, Esq.—-VVe have to-day the melancholy ditty ofanuouncing the death of Francis Peu- body, Esq. This bereavement was very sudden, and although he survived to a green old age, his loss will be severely felt b his intimate friends, and universally regretted by the comm ity.

'A friend has‘lmded us the following brief sketch Of his life :—

“ In no obituary ever published in Miramichi, has there been adeath announced, that has excited such universal

fallen in almost every plll‘t ofthe empire. Every species of corn has greatly improved, and there can be no doubt that the crops will be most productive. »

The accounts from the manufacturing districts are, upon the whole, more favourable than for some time past. There is yet no advance in the price ofgoods, but purchases are making from a belieftliat the lowest point of depression has been reached, which will increase confidence—the certain precursor ofenlaraed and improved profits. 3

We have received during the week another Levant mail, with news from India, but none from China. Muliemet Ali has sub- mitted to the terms of the Sultan; and the Sultan, whose health is improving, is beset with a whole labyrinth ofdifiiculties. In- surrections are rising up against him in almost every part ofliis domiiiions, and his excliequer is eniptv. From Spain the ac- counts are still melancholy; the people are quiet, and that is all. The erection ofthe fortifications in Paris are proceeding, and the contests with the Algerincs continue to absorb much French blood and treasure. ‘

A great many new ieers will be made, it is believed, before the pre- sent ministry leave 0 ice.

Sir Thomas Wilde has succeeded Lord Campbell as attorney-general, but the solicitor-gciicralship is not at present filled up.

Sir John Jeremie died at Sierra Leonc,on the 23d April, after an ill-

times, been settled. But Mr.

M inister.

“ view to learn whether, by any further propositionon their part, “ means may be found to determine a question which has, for so “ long a period, agitated the Colony.” This is of date, Sep- tember, 1840. Now, Sir, from a perusal of this and former Despatcbes and documents, I concluded that nothing else could he meant than a propositizm to sell ; and this not in a private manner, but that the whole was to be sanctioned by an Act either of this Legislature or of the Imperial Parlia- ment, as all public questions 0 this nature have, in former aszard’s authority will, 1 hope, furnish your readers and his own with his interpretation. I believe no one will imagine that Lord John Russell looked for a proposxtion to let rents and prices remain as they are, and far less to raise them; and that so totally are the pro- prietary faction at the mercy of the lmperial Government, if it discontinue to shelter them from the law, that said faction would not have dared to give such answer to the Colonial l have also further to remark, that this proposi- tion ofpurchase did not originate with the House offlssembly, but appeared in print first in LOrd John Russell’s Despatch of the 17th September, 1839.

. A to the Editor of the Gazette not believing the paragraph

motions.

VALUABLE BOOKS. 7 HE Subéeriber will Sell by Auction, on Wednesday, the 24th day‘nt‘ July next, at his Sale Room, in Queen,

lisli Editions. "31;. Catalogues may be bad ondhe day previous.

By S. Desbijsay, ‘

ON‘MONDAY, the 26 day of-August next, at the Court House, at 12 o‘clock, that beautifully situated Lo‘t of ground, being part of Common Lot No.18, the property of .LSDeuley, £59., near the Government House, containing nearly Two Acres, d_1v1ded into three Building Lots, adjoining the property now in the occupation of Capt. Swahey, and ti'ont'tn on the harbour. These Lots command a delightful view 0 )ho"

harbour and ofthe‘opposite coast, and are admirably adapted for genteel private restdcnces. v‘

Also, that large and commodious Building, 40 feet by 20, erect- ed on the above property. ‘

A Plan of the above may he seen.at the Auctioneer‘s. ' Terms at Se e.

Charlottetown, 15th July, 1841. I \ SOLOMON DEsaaisav.

V r Surveyor General’s Office, 13th July, 1841. THE Surveyor General will submit for Sale, at Public ‘ Auction,.on Wednesday, the 18th day of August next, at the Loni-'1 House, iii Charlottetown, at 12 o'clock, noon, the folloging PAS I‘URE LOTS, in the Royalty Of said Town, viz :——Nos‘. 188, 261, 271, 316, 404, 438, 455, 523, 536 and 557.

GEO. WRIGHT, Sur. Gen.

Surveyor General’s omce, 13th July, 1841. THE Surveyor General will submit for Sale, at Public AUCTION, on Saturday, the 28th day of August next, at the

Court House, in Georgetown, at 12 o’clo'ck, noon, the following LOTS in said Town, viz 2-»

floss onwemymne days_ ’ . . . Nos. 1] and 12 First Rance Letter C. William Magnay, Esq., citizen and stationer, and Alexander Rogers, as to the Claims 0f the Gramqu to b? In Lord .Durham,8 “ 2 and 3,) Fourth dob- ’ “ Cr Esq.,citizen and spectacle-maker, are the new sheriffs for the city of R9130”, all I have to Observe ls; that ,If an acquaintance of u 14 and 15: F°unh do- “ ' D- Lmdom . mine do not soon put that paragraph into your columns, I , “ 2 and 3, First do. “ E. 2 On Monday, the flllstiultbwasl'mnrréed,;t the Inge Sof dnpdgorgisgnei- must try to get hold of it myself, and send it to you. I know» “ 6 and 7, Second. do. “ F. ii grave-square, t e aiy .aro me tan ope to r. ‘an or , . . th ‘or u ' “ 5 ' . “ I Lord C. T.F. Russell estimates that the 3s. duty on foreign wheat would at L d D rham recommends a penal tax, hm that does 4 and ’ Third do G-

cause two millions ol'arres to be thrown out Ofcultivation.

Captain Deans Duiidas, clerk of the Ordnance, is to be appointed one of the lords of the admiralty, and is to be succeeded in his;olfice at the ordnance by Col. Anson.

Madame Catalani expired at her casino, on the banks of Lac di Como, on Sunday, the 201liof~last mniith, iii the Glst year ofhcr age.

The Diario di' Roma announces the death of the Marchcsa Quarontotti. aged 11? years. It states, that until two years ago, when she began to feel the infirmitios of agc,she enjoyed perfect health, and all her intel- lectual faculties were in full vigour.

The Queen has been pleased to appoint Vice-Admiral John ChambersfiVVliite, Rent-Admirals Charles Richardson, C. B., and Sir Arthur Forquhar, Knt., C. 3., and Commodore Sir James John Gordon Brcnier, Knt., C. 13., to be Knights Commanders of the most Hon. Military Order of the Bath.

Count Gerowski, the Polish nobleman who caused such a sen. szition in France and Belgium from eloping with the Princess Isabella of Spain, daughter Of Don Francisco, was married on Saturday morning to the Princess,ut the Roman Catholic Chapel at Dovor. The Count has since arrived in the metropolis. ‘

The Queen, Prince Albert, the Princess Royal, and all the august family, continue to enjoy excellent health.

King’s College, Windsor, N. 8., July 1, 184I.—At n Convoca- tion held 111 the Hall on the 28th iilt., for granting degrees, the following were conferred :—Thc Rev. Abraham V. G. VViggins, A. l\I., Rector of St. Elcarior's, Prince EtIWfll’d Island,was ad-

I am,

not prove that he did not state what I said he stated, viz: that while in other Colonies the right Of the Crown to forfeit the Grants had been bagred by long silence, in this Colony no such bar existed, and that the Crown bad right' to forfeit tlfie Grants; andI again assert that his Report does state t at.

Sir, ybur very obedient servant,

ALEXANDER RAE.

July 6th, 1841.

To THE EDITOR on THE COLONIAL HEBALn.

Sir; Should you deem the following lines worthy of a place

Y O U T H. The slipp‘iy paths of youthful scenes , Are fu l of snares and sin, \Vhich, if notcheck’d by pious means, Will leave a sting within.

Then curly learn to give the Lord All homage tliatis due, By strictly walking in his word-~-

in the Poets' Corner, you will oblige a Subscriber by inserting theni.

mitted B. C. L. & D. C. 1..

The following letter from Joseph Hume, Esq., addressed to the Speaker of the House of Assembly of this Island, has

been handed to us, for publication :—

sympathy and regret as the death of ‘ the venerable Mr. Pea- body. This melancholy event took place at his residence in Chatham, on the morning of Sabbath last, and has produced but one feeling in the public mind—that of unfeigned sor— row. The deceased was in the Slst year of his age. He was a native of the United States of America, when British Provinces {Was born in the year 1760, and emigrated with his loyal parents to this Province, when he was but a mere child. For nearly the last fifty years of his life he was a resident in Chatham, and, during the greater part of that time, was by far the most extensive and respectable merchant on the banks of the Miramichi. To his liberality and enter- prise the town of Chatham, the Inost populous and important on this side of the Province, owes, in a great measure, its rise and progress, and hence be has long been emphatically called “ The Father of the Settlement.” He was a man who was universally respected and beloved by the rich and the poor, the young and the old. The character of his mind was such as fitted him for agreeable intercourse with all who had the pleasure and the privilege of his friendship and acquaintance. He was cheerful, modest and unassuming in his disposition. He was simple and unaffected in his manners; simple in his mode of life, and altogether fi'ee from osten- ‘ tation and pride. With these amiable qualities of mind, he possessed iii a high degree the rcclitude of sterling principle. €13 dealings with his fellow men were characterized by trict uprightncss. Honour and integrity, candour, dignity, and worth were visible in all his actions. this venerable man will take place tO-morrow afternoon, when the multitude who shall follow his remains to their long home, will present an affecting proof of the high esteem in which he was universally held. Truly “ a good name is better than precious ointment.” '

'l_;._,‘, .fifl- mm.-. 1 Git]: Qtolontal wreath.

SATURDAY, JULY 17, 1841.

The United States’ and Colonial papers received by yes- terday’s mail, are quite destitute of news.

This morning, about 6 o’clOck, the Albion, Steamer, ar- rived here with the first English July Mail, she havmg been romptly despatched with it immediately upon its arrival in Pictou, during the absence of the Pocahontas—thus putting us~in possession of London dates to the 3d and Liverpool to the 4th inst. For the chief items of intelligence, we refer our readers to the following brief summary: LIVERPOOL, July, 4 1841. The Queen prorogued the Parliament, nsvwas expected, in per- son, on Tuesday, the 22d June, and the calling together a new parliament, was published in the Gazelle Extraordinary the same evening. The writs are made returnable on Thursday, the 19th ofAugust. There was nothing very remarkable in the speech from the throne. Her Majesty appcnrs to have left it to the coun- ry to decide how and by which party it Will in future be govern- ed, merely expressing a Wish that the result may tend to the gene- t'iil good, and give one side or the lather sun a preponderance that constant divisions, which are injurious to the public welfare, mav be avoided. . ' . The whole country, from one ‘end to the other, is agitated with elections. Of the general result it is almost'iinpossible to specu- late. The immediate appearances ure certainly against a minis- terial victory, but the surly_success oftlicOpposing payty Is by no means to be considered as a guarantee of ultimate triumph. Of (be exact amount of loss or gain on either side, it is diflicult to lpeak with accuracy. The hopes of the ministry for a strong majority rested on the boroughs, the counties being almost sure to declare greatly against them. The elections for the boroughs are now almost completed: Dewn to 'esterday evening, they had returned 168 conservatives and 162 iberals. The former had 105127 seats and gained 37, leaving them a clear gain often seats, which would count twenty votes on a diViswn. 'Returns have 19‘“) be made from twenty-two boroughs returning thirty-fine members. The city of London has sent tip-two conservatives ,“m’ Lfird John Russell and Alderman Wood. 'Hi's lordship was fourth 0“ ‘1‘“ P0“, and had only nine votes more than his 0 po- nent. Westminster has also chosen one conservative. be other gums for “‘5”- Pfil'ly are in Barnstaple, Bedford, Bradford, Blmkbum’ Bud‘mfih‘m. Cambridge, Harwicb, Honiton, Hor- “hfm’onuu' Knaw‘b‘"°“8h (‘2), Lincoln, Leeds, Montgomery, Mldhumv Newark, New on. Isle ofWight (2), Petersfield, Pon- tafract, Readiu (3). carborough, St. Albans, Shrcwsbury, Southampton, estbury, Winchester, Windsor, and Wig“, (2)_ The liberal gates have been in Marylebone, Andover, Bolton,

Bath Berwicit Beverle , Bri hion, C ' kl F l th ‘Glouegiiinflrunwiich, Guilill‘ord, "° “de' “ '“°“ ’

The funeral of

T0 the Honorable WILLIAM COOPER, Speaker of the House of .93 scmbly, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island. , S1 R;

Edward Island; and, yesterday, I presented it to the House 0 in the Notes oftlic House, and that, ifl were in the New Purliu

to the Petition, and to the conduct oftlie Legislative Council. r‘lic present House of Commons will be dissolved next week and you will soon have the result notified I have the honor to remain, Your obedient humble servant, JOSEPH HUME. Bryanstone, June 18th, 1841. -

tbllowing-well-timed piece of advice :—

dbwn your tliistles.

daisies; give the land an immediate, very light skim-ploughing,

you will, I have no doubt,

“A stitéh in time saves nine.”

tive lecture upon Real Education. subject into three parts, viz:

the nature of each division.

to have a copy of it in his hands, . its principles into practical operation ; and in order that thi object might be accomplished, it was unanimously——

mittee of the Institute with a copy of his admirable Lect .

best. ,2

l

suitably acknowledged by the rev. gentleman.

ed in a Pamphlet form,

remaining copies tute.

J. Sidney Dealey, Esq., _ ry, of an Encyclopaadia of Art and Sclences, and the otbe

him from Bermuda, for the was also determined that a

should also embrace the character of a Reading

much required in this flourishing town. Institute meet with '

every success in their undertakingl—Com.

L T0 THE. EDITOR on THE COLONIAL HsnAw.

having fallen into two errors in my letter to published in your paper of the 29th June;

It in the Earl of Durham’s Report. Now, in regard

sreford, Lewes (2), Newcas- k

I have had the honour to receive the Petition from the House of Assembly (signed by you, and dated 27th April,) ofPrince

Commons, stating that my desire was, that it should be printed

merit, 1 should, at an early day, call the attention of that House

A practical Farmer requests us to give publicity to the

BROTHER FAnMEIisl—Now is your time to draw, or cut Mow your grass lands, which contain those numerous and self-propagating ox-eyed (alias horse) but what is termed a before the seeds ripen. oHarrow it well, and in a couple of Weeks, use Irving’s Scufl'ler, and eradicate them from your fields. Farmers! attend to this, or many of your grass lands _will be, if not already, ruined. Before the hay. season com- mences, and while your barns are clear of grain, do not for— get to eradicate your rats and mice. Mind the old saying——

MECHANIcs’ INSTITUTE—On Monday evening last, the Rev. John Knox delivered a highly interesting and instruc— He divided his important Physical, Intellectual and Moral Education, and beautifully and succinctly explained An animated discussion ensued in the course of which the Honorable the President remark- cd, that the lecture was so ably written, and so well adapted for the sphere of this Island, that every Sclioolinaster ought so as to be enabled to carry