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INGS’ BUILDING, CORNER OF WATER AND GREAT GEORGE STREETS, Charlottetown, P. E. 1.

KATES OF SUBSCRIPTION ? Six Months, . . - $2 50 ‘Three Months, l to One Month, 0 50 One Week, 0 12

gs Advertising at most moderate rates.

Centracts may be made for month'y, quar- erly, or half-yearly advertisoments, on appli cation.

W. L. COTTON, Manager.

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SEPTEMBER 15, 1879.

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Politics in the States.

Tue prospects of the Republican or Pro- tectionist Party in the United States, are decidedly improving. California won and Maine redeemed seem to presage victory in the great presidential contest next year. The election of Mr. Davis to the Governor- ship of Maine is especially significant. But we still hope that Reciprocity with Canada in coal, potatoes and other articles will be brought about.

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The Grievance Depot.

THERE have been three grievances reported at the “depot” during last week—Bonshaw, ‘Tyne Valley and Pisquid bridges. The Professor of Grievances must not allow himself to be made fun of in this way. These bridges, like others previously reported im the same way, were at tended to by the Department long before he heard anything about them. ‘‘All is quiet

along tlie Potomac.” ——__-+ao-—-———d Newspaper Amalgamation.

Tur St. John Telegraph says it is rumored that two of the morning daily papers of St. John are about to be amalgamated. An amalgamation of newspapers would, we think, be a ‘‘good thing” for the publishers and public not only of St. John but of Charlottetown. We want fewer papers of a more onterprising and a higher class. So long as their number is large their news must necessarily be second hand and their character low ; for while the support of the public isso much distributed, it is quite im- possible for any one newspaper on this Island to bear the large expense of special telegrams throughout the whele year and a sufficient first-class editorial staff. An amalgamation would result in a material re- duction of running expenses-—wages, rents, taxesr, etc..—while the combined revenues of the amalgamated newspapers would enable the publisher to procure, for the good of the people,the news, the editorial assistance and the independence of which they are now lacking. It is to be regretted that some of the publishers of this city— unlike those of St. John—cannot see their

way clear to amalgamation. Ca —-—

Southport Whartf.

Tur writer visited Southport Wharf and inquired closely into the macadamizing being done there. We find that the work is being performed in a first class manner, and our opinion is confirmed by that of several influential men, deeply interested in Southport and the country around it. The writer of the article in Saturday’s Pat- riot, in reference to this work, shows plainly that he knows nothing about the subject. He talks of ‘ levelling the hills” before the stone was laid. Well, this is certainly rich. The greater part of the Wharf is made with unbroken ballist, and the idea of digging up these boulders to fill the hollows is simply ridicalous- The system adopted of filling the holes with hard sand stone before the imported broken stone is applied is, in our opinion, the only sensibleoneto be pursued. Whilespeaking of Southport wharf we may add, notwithstand- ing the cavilling of certain busybodies, that Mr. Sinnott is doing work on the piers to general satisfaction. In alate ExamMINER we expressed an opinion that there is no public work with which the late Commis- sioner had anything to do that would not afford proofs of his incapacity or something worse. Southport wharf is not an exception. Imagine the only part of Southport wharf suitable for the shipping of potatoes without

a plank covering. What did the late Com- missioner eare, although the farmers of Lot 48 had to pick their potatoes with their lingers from the crevices of broken stones ? The present Commissioner promptly ordered a plank covering for the work, and a good job is. being made of it. _We have a word of advice for Mr. William Dunbar Stewart, and it is this, if he really wishes to retrieve a wrecked political reputation, he can only do so hy honest business and not by snap- ping and snarling at the heels of his suc- cessor in office.

And now a word for his successor. We would strongly recommend the Commis- sioner of Public Works to m ize a portion of the road in the vicinity of the Chureh of England, near Southport.

— - . f The Harvest in Canada.

The very fuil crop report compiled by the Grand Trunk Railway Company makes pleasant reading compared with the gloomy accounts received from the United King- dom and Europe during the past few weeks. In order that an idea may be formed of the general character of the crops which has just been gathered in Ontario and Quebec, we summarize the report as follows:— CHARACTER OF THE CROP REPORTS For 1879.

jelow Above

Average. Average. Average. Ttl.

Fall Wheat... 40 2 53 95 Spring Wheat 57 6G 19 142 ee 5 76 149 POD. 0 xo v0 53 21 25 99 Barley....... 61 6 57 114 Ns sc mon © 16 12 4 32 Ri ise-cin sie ein 40 11 99 155 CHARACTER OF THE CROP REPORTS OF 1877.

Below Above

Average. Average. Average. Ttl

Fall Wheat 26 0 49 75 Spring Wheat 69 8 90 167 ee 59 9 82 149 PONG et si 46 14 45 105 sarley.... 63 4 5d 128

RAGED, oa v's 16 5 7 47 CHARACTER OF THE CROP REPORTS OF 1876,

Below Above

Average. Average. Average. Ttl.

Fall Wheat... % 62 0 71 Spring Wheat. 48 51 6 105 Prete) oat « 74 21 29 124 POM... 4s. 47 19 2 88 Sarley....... 53 38 12 103

The Montreal Gazette says that, speaking generally, the crop has been the largestever harvested in Canada. It will be noticed that in abundance hay ranks tirst, the yield having been, in 99 places from which re- turns have been received, over an average, in 45 an average, and in only 11 under an average. Moreover the excess of the aver- age has been very considerabie, as much as three tons to the acre being gathered in sections, while the majority of places report a yield of two tons to the acre. Fall wheat is also an unusually bountiful one, only two reports under average having been re- ceived, while some 60 per cent. represent the crop as above the average. As this grain is very largely sown throughout Ontario, and forms the staple crop, it is especially gratifying to receive such a splendid account of the result of the harvest. On the other hand, spring wheat has been a signal failure, having been injured by midge, weevil and rust, and many re- ports from the principal grain-growing sections in Ontario, represented the yield as not more than five to eight bushels an acre, and in few places has it reached twenty bushels per acre. In Quebec however, spring wheat has fared better, and about an average crop will be gathered. Oats are again a magnificent crop, forthe fifth year in succession, yielding througheut Ontario from thirty-five to sixty bushels to the acre, while in one or two sections even a heavier yield is reported ; this crop is now an important one, its success in late years having led to an extensive cultivation. Pease have given a fairly abundant yield, but unfortunately the grain has been infest- ed in many sections by bugs, and the out- come of the crop will be less satisfactory than at first anticipated, Barley may be called about an average crop, for although the figures represent an over-average yield, the berry is discolored in many places. Corn is not extensively grown in Canada, and only for local consumption ; it is back- ward in growth, but promises a fair yield. Root crops in all sections are coming on magnificently; potatoes have been unusually abundant and of superior quality, and other roots still in the ground will give an enor- mous crop. Fruit promises net more than an average, frost having done considerable damage in the spring. On the whole, it will be seen that the harvest has been most bountiful, the heavy yield being gathered in fing weather, and we look forward to a re- vival in general business, based on the re- sult of the crop. It is to be hoped that farmers will not needlessly delay the mar- keting of their grain, as it is of the first im- portance that it should be converted into money with which toset the wheels of trade again in active motion.

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Mr. William M. Hunt, a Boston artist of great merit, committed suicide the other day at Appledore, Isle of Shoals, by drown- ing himself in a water tank. He was 55 years of age, and has done much excellent work both in painting and sculpture. He passed through a long preparatory course of study at Paris and other European centres, and then returned to America. His ‘‘ Girl at the Fountain” is a well known piece of sculpture, through lithographs of it, and his ‘‘ Bugle Call” and ‘‘Drummer Boy” are the best known of his paintings. His frescoes in the new capital at Albany, are painted directly on the stone, and are fifteen by forty-five feet in diamater, and are remark- able for the dignity and grandeur of their conception, and the grace and impressive- ness of the individual figures, and the rare skill in their grouping.

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Some of the British papers are clamor- ing for the trial by court-martial of Lieut. - Col. Harrison, who had immediate charge

of the late Prince Imperial just before his death, but it seems likely that nothing | more will be done. in the matter, as it is well knewn that the Empress Eugeine has | asked the Queen not to visit the unfortunate | ofticer concerned in the death of her son with her royal displeasure, which wou.d, of course, mean professional ruin. -— a ee ee

We were shown to-day, a grade calf eight | months old, which weighed over seven hundred

unds. it was bred and owned by Henry!

largest but the handsomest calf we ever saw. |

declared that nothing like it was ever seen in the Province before. We also saw a remark- | able fine pig owned by Mr. Beer.

| Patriot.

tr, Esq., Southport, and is not only the!

Some of the best breeders on the Island have | Both those |

animals will, no doubt, give a good account of | ‘themselves at the approaching exhibition. —|

Trade Items.

A new feature in our trade with the mother country, is the export, by the M. J. Foley, of 100 bdls of hay. If our hay can find a profitable market in England, it will be a grand thing for our agriculturists. Two hogsheads of rabbit skins are also among the cargo. —H-«. ilerald.

While there is no actual revival to report in trade, there is a good, safe quiet business being transacted, and the feeling in com. mercial circles is becoming more confident day by day. New manufacturing enter prises are being daily started all over the Dominion, and everything seems to point to a more prosperous future.—He. Herald.

Eastern Items.

Hanrsor Surveys.—Geo. E. McLanghlin, Esq., Engineer in charge of Dominion Pub- lic Works in P. E. Island, commenced making the surveys in King’s County,order- ed by the Department, on Saturday last. The-harbor of Souris West is the first place to be surveyed. After this Campbell’s Cove,

St. Peter’s Bay and Savage Harbor will be/

visited and surveys made. The likelihood of obtaining money from the Dominion Government to improve these harbors large- ly depends, ef course, upon the report of the Engineer.

Raimtway Extension.—The work on the

Souris Railway Extension is being carried

on under the able superintendance of the sub-contractor James McDon- ald, Esq. It is thought that in in about four weeks from this the wharf will be completed and the track ready for the rails. It is of great importance to the shipping interests of Souris that this work should be finished in time for the fall trade of the present year.

Souris BreakwaTek.—Messrs. Povle and Doyle are still busy as beavers at their con- tract. Competent judges pronounce their work first-class. In the public interest it is sincerely hoped the breakwater at present under construction will be more faithfully built than the one thrown together by Wil- son, Taylor & Ce., and which was carried away by the first heavy storm to the tune of about $30,000 of the people’s money.

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Cw Saturday night the store of Messrs. Beer & Sons was entered§by burglars, and a sum of money—from $20 to $30—and a quantity of clothing taken therefrom. On the front door —through which the burglars entered—was a hasp and a Chubbs’ patent lock. The latter they skilfully removed from its position, but finding they could not remove the former they applied a lever which easily forced the door open. They then entered and escaped with their plunder without being disturbed or dis- turbing any resident of the neighborhood.

AnoTner.—On Sunday morning at 1 o’- clock, an attempt was made to enter the store of Mr. B. Balderston, on Queen Street, through the rear window of the house. The we were disturbed by the police and

ed.

Stitt ANoTHER.—On Thursday night last,

the store door of Messrs. W. E. Dawson & Co., | 8

was almost forced open by burglars. The shutter was removed from the :door, and a pane of glass broken immediately above the main fastening.. The burglars, unable to open the fastening, attempled to burst it with a lever, But being unable to do this, they left the premises much dissatisfied with their luck. —__—~—

Tux Smiru-Morris Race. —In an interview, on Friday, Morris said he was willing, ready and anxious for the race to come off. ‘* Are you in condition at the present time?” ‘‘ Yes, in as good condition as ever I was.” ‘‘ Do you expect many Pittsburghers to witness the race?’ ‘* There may be a few, half a dozen of my personal friends.” ‘‘ Will there be much betting?” ‘‘I don’t know; all the money I care to invest is already placed.” ‘‘ How will betting run?’ ‘‘As far asl can learn Smith is the favorite. He has wen the last two races ; he is rewing at home in his own water and has every advantage.” ‘‘What do you think of rowing Smith so soon after your defeat at Silver Lake, and the de- feat of Ross?’ ‘I did not see any- thing in Ross’ defeat to frighten me.” “Suppose you win, will you challenge any one else?’ I have no other match in view ; but there’s no telling what may turn up.” “Suppose Smith beats you, will you retire from professional sculling?’ ‘“lhat depends; if I find everythihg all right, that Smith out- rows me; I shall let him alone after that.” ‘‘What do you think of Smith’s form, staying powers and time?’ ‘They are all good enough ferme. IfI beat him it will be all I can do.” ‘What de you think of the propos race between Hanlan and Courtney ?”’ * will be a hot race. I can’t express an opinion as to which will win, but I believe Courtney will push Hanlan very hard.”’

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Weather Bulletin. ‘

Probabilities for the next 24 hours for the Maritime Provinces.

Toronto, Sept. 15, 10 a, m.

Moderate to fresh southwesterly to north- westerly winds ; clearing weather,

Special Notices.

Wuitr CLover and Cow Grass Seed for lawns; at Agricultural Store.

Toys selling at cost, at Agricultural Store.

APPLES and ONIoNs in very choice order, cheap for prompt cash, at A. McNEILL’s Auction Room. [Sep. 13, 6i

Mr. Samcert Hypr’s Cheese, wholesale or retail, at the ‘‘ Famrty Grocery.” Also a nice lot of fresh Biscuit, Looking Glasses, Lamps, Preserve Bottles, Shoe Brushes, &c., ke. R. K. Brace. lw

Horst aNpD BuGGy—A FIRST-CLASS TURN- OUT—TO HIRE AT THE NorTH =7TaR.—sep | tf

Wuere can I get a good fall or winter out- fit, consisting of Coat, Pants, Vest, Hat, White Shirt. Necktie, Drawers, Linder and Boots, for the sum of twenty dollars cash? Why, from John Kelly & Co. [s12 31

CuILDREN’s LEATHER Boors from forty cent up, at John Kelly & Co.’s, {812 3i

: Larce’s Barometer and Thermometer com- bined, very accurate, at Dodd’s Medical Hall.

Five Bath and iage § t a Carriage Sponges at Dodd's

Died In this city,on Sunday, the 14th inst., Albert Edward, infant sonof Wm. E. and Emily Macdonald, aged 5 months and 4 days.

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HAVE REMAINING ON SALE:

1 New Turnover vis-a-vis Carriage.

1 Second Hand do, with top.

1 New Buggy.

1 Farmer's Market Wagon, with top.

1 single American built Wagon.

1 Truck, nearly new, very strong.

2 Carts § sets iron Harrows; 1 old set Wood Harrows.

1 Hand Cart ; 1 plow, 1 set cart, 1 set wagon Harness,

1 Tin Peddler’s Wagon, price $16.

] Single horse power. Apply to

HENRY COOMBS. Sept. 15, 1869.—patar ne Sins.

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SMOKED HERRING.

30 BOXES JUST RECEIVED, for sale cheap. H. COOMBS. Sept. 15, 1879. 3ins

MARKET HALL,

WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY, SEPT. 17 & 18. Grand Matinee THURSDAY Afternoon.

TWO PERFOMANCES! AFTERNOON at 3; EVENING at 8 o’clock. Doors open at 2 and 7 o'clock. SYLVESTER BLEAKER......... Manager THE CELEBRATED LILIPUTIANS. The Great Original and Renowned. GEN. TOM THUMB & WIFE FORMERLY MISS LAVINIA WARREN And the Skatorial Phenomenon and Comic Genius MAJOR NEWELL, will appear in a variety of ENTERTAINING PERFORMANCES, Including the New and Original Piece, entitled THE MISCHEVIOUS MONKEY, Everywhere received with UPROARIGUS & CONVULSIVE LAUCHTER. Afternoon Admission, only 25 cents. Children under 10 years, 15 cents. Evening Admission 25 and 35 cents. Children, under 10 years, 15 cents.

AI Es << Sad cy. Peds os 3 AGENT.

Sept. 15.—4i

Prince Edward Island Railway DOMINION EXHIBITION

Reduced Fares to Ottawa and Return.

XCURSION TICKETS will be issued on

15th and 16th inst., and also on 19th. 20th and 22nd inst., from all Stations on this Railway to Point Du Chene for a single fare, ood to return on Ist of October.

Through Tickets from Point du Chene to Ottawa and return at $18 90 may be obtained at the Railway Office, Point du Chene, on the dates above mentioned.

ALEX. MACNAB, Superintendent and Engineer. Railway office, Ch’town,) h ar nep pres sp

Sept. 13, 1879. si kca li de4i

WRECK SALE. dae

NOTICE !

ILL be sold by Public Auction. on TUESDAY, the 23rd SEPTEMBER, inst., to the highest bidder, the Norwegian Barque Gulow, 754 tons register, now lyin stranded and dismasted near the ah a Shinimicas River, about 12 miles from Pug- wash, said barque having been condemned and ordered to be sold for the benefit of the Underwriters, and others concerned. Also, all the Boats, Spars, Rigging, Sails, Chains, and Anchors, etc. ete., belonging te said Barque. Sale to commence at 10 o’clock in the fore- noon, at or near the ship, and to be continued until the whole is sold, TERMS CASH.

CHR. BENSON, Master.

BLACK & CO., Agents for Underwriters. Pugwash, Sep. 11, ’79.—till 18th 313

Terms Cash.

\ \ )E have adopted the Cash System, at

HARVIE’S BOOKSTORE, Ch town, Aug. 23, 1879.—eod

SCHOOL BOOKS.

pee IN THE CITY, FOR CASH ONLY, at

HARVIE’S BOOKSTORE, Ch’town Aug. 23. 1879,

TO LET.

BRICK MOUSE containing nine rooms and a Kitchen. ‘This House is beauti- fully sitnated on Prince Street, opposite St. Paul’s Church. Tossession to be given about the latter part of this month. For particulars apply at this Office. ept. 5, 1879.

KEROSENE OIL.

Manufactured Expressly for P. B, I, 230 CASKS LANDED TO-DAY.

GARVELL BROS.

Charlottetown, Sept. 6, 1879—3in eod

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Department, of Militia and Defence.

OTICE is herby given that the ai.ve Department invites tenders for the pur- chase of a quautity of arms not now required for the service of the Department. Tenders to be received until noon on the 6th day of OCTOBER, 1879. Quantities and description as follows, viz:-— 2,983 Peabody Rifles. 226 Starr Carbines. 176 Colt’s Revolver Pistols. 34 Allan’s Pistols. 76 Artillery Oarbines, O. P.

219 Cavalry = do. de. 107 Speneer dao. 5 do Muskets. 1,840 Long Enfield Ritles, M. L. 197 Short do do do,

Any information required in regard to the above can be obtained on application to the

undersigned. THOS. WILY, Lt. Col. Director of Stores, &e,

Ottawa, Sep. Ist, ’79. {sep 12—2aw tid

A RARE GHANGE!

WXHE Subscriber, intending to retire from business, offers for sale his STOCK-IN- TRADE. He has carried on business for the ast ten years in the ‘‘California House,” orchester street, near Connolly’s Bank. Any person wanting to purchase the business can do so on easy terms. Apply to NICHOLAS MURPHY. Ch’tewn, Sept. 10, 1879. —wed sat 2w

Vinegar, Vinegar, Vinegar,

\ RITE WINE and CIDER, cheapest in the market to close the consignment. F. S. HANFORD & Co, Sept. 11, 1879.—3i

TO LET.

AT well-known store at present occupied

by Robert Young, Esq,, South Side Queen Square. The situation is one of the best in the city. Possession given Ist of Oct.,

next. Apply to HASZARD BROS, Agents. Ch town, Sept. 12, ’79.—pat tf.

“ROBERT YOUNG

ILL MOVE on Ist of October to the Store now occupied by Messra. J. D. Mason & Co. sep 11, tl Ist oct.

MPLOYMENT.—In every village and L-4 township of P. E. Island not yet ocqu- pied, ONE AcrIvE, iatelligent Lady or Gentle. man can obtain a most respectable and v: profitable engagement. Address, with full particulars, D. DOWNIE & CO.,

Box 1964, Montreal

Wants. Lost, Found, &e

OST.— Between ‘‘London House” and

aud ‘‘ Union House,” a GOLD SHIRT STUD. The finder will be suitably rewarded by leaving it at the Examiner Orvice.

[Sept. 13, 2in*

LET.—A pleasantly situated House,

on West G Street, next door to Mrs. T. Dawson. Apply at the Lonpex Howse. [Sept. 12, —tf.

OARDERS WANTED. —Two or four

persons can be accomodated at a first class private Boarding House in the city. Apply to Mrs. THomas Baker, Hillsborough Street, next to Robert Bridges. (Sept. 12, 6in

Te LET — A comfortable Cottage on Water street containing, ten good rooms, with yard, stabling and outhouses attached. Rent moderate. Apply te P. G. FRASER. Ch’town, Sept. 10, 1879—3i

LET—‘Two Furnished Rooms, with Board, in a central part of the town. Apply at the Examiner office.

TOVE FOR SALE,- An Argand Base +} Burner—for anthracite coal; nearly new and in good order ; will be sold cheap. Apply at EXAMINER Office. {[sept. 10—tf

LET—RENT LOW—A house con- taining seven rooms, situated near the Malpeque Road. Good dry cellar. Apply at this Oftice.—Sept. 3—tf

Se a aa SESSLER penne crac -

VV ABtED Py a YOUNG LADY, a situation in either a town or coun

Store. Address Box 103, P. O. Charlottetown —Sept. 2, 2w

Te BE LET—A COTTAGE, situatedy at the corner of Kent and West Streets, West End, lately occupied by Lieut. Bolton, KR. N. Apply at the Office of Messrs. Sul; livan & Morson, Solicitors. [july 15, ’79}

ANTED TO RENT—A__ house

containing 7 or 8 rooms, and situate in a _— locality. Apply at the Examiner otiice. ' [aug 18]

OR SALE.—Valuable Residence, cen-

. trally located; 17 rooms, besides pan-

tries. etc., with water tank, etc., and large

Coach House, Stable, and large Yard room. Apply at this office. je24-eodtf

LET—A TENEMENT HOUSE sitai

ated on Kent street, next door to Dr,

Creamer. Apply to Mrs. Orrer, Quecg street, {augl—tt)

| Qthop to Let.—-One of the best Business ~ Stands in the city, in Newson’s Building,

— Post Office ; lately in the occupation bert Brown. Possession given immedi-

ately. Apply to Joun Newson, 12 tf