SUPPLEMENT TX) HASZARDE

Wr:wroi:.vi>i..ixi>.—liy the R. -\.’l Stoamerhlerlin, Joi-bin, master, which arrived at Halifax n four days, from St. John s, we have received ate intelligence from Newfoundland. The Provincial Legislature was duly coi:v_encd on the l5th ult. The ministerial Address in reply to the Spgech passed, after a good deal ct debate. Considerable excitement reviiiled—:_it least. inside of the Legislative Chanibers—in‘conse- queue: of the declared intention of the Govern- ment to impose an crpurt duly oft! per cent upon fish and oil. The export ofthese staple products of the Colony are so considerable, that not less that .4.'20,0U(J is expected tolro added l0 the annual revenue by that additional duty. How long it will continue, seems to us another question. _

According to circulars furnished us by Mr. T. C. James, coiniiiissioii inerchzint and ship agent and broker, of St. John’s, and apparently prepared with much labor and c_ai-e, the trade of t‘.ic port of St. .lohn’s, for lS:3o; 13”‘ °X°F°d°d_ that of the previous ye-.ir._ 'I‘lie quantity of dried codlish exported in l8'o~l aniountcd to 593, 352.’. qtls. ; in IS-35, 331, 056 qtls_., showing ﬁn increase ol'32o‘,U3-lg qtls. equal to ()5 per cent. The amount of dried (‘Jtlllsllly o_n _hand on the 1st of January anounted t ) :2S‘.l,LiC>i _qtls.‘ In fish 0ils,thc exports of 183.’) si.mv ii slight lalliiig off coinpziretl with tlioso of 155-}, nnioimting to 1353 tons; and in the export of seal skins, there is a still niorcbonsiderablc decrease. The table of imports for the same two years, show an increase of the latter over the former iiearly, if not quite, proportioinihle to that in the ex- ports. From the same source we learn, that there were sold. in St. John’s, in 1855, 28 new vessels built in Nova Seotia and Prince Edward Island, the aggregate price of which amounted to £324, 145 ; and that there were 13 other new Nova Seotian and Prince Edward island vessels —-all, with one exception, brigs and brigantines —scnt to that port, during the same year, of which five were chartered and the remaining eight were for sale at the close of the year.

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The Rev. Mr. Rand delivered It lecture before the lialifax Young .\Ien’s Christian Associa- tion, on the 5th inst. The large audience ap- peared deeply interested in the subject, “ God in Lan,r,rua:;c“—and ilic animated, familiar style

.of the lecturer, prevented hearers from experiencing any diﬂiculty in giving their whole attention. At the close, Mr. R gave an outline of Phonography, as the most complete method known of expressing language by writing.

A corporal in the Crimea. writing to his rc- Iativcs at Nottingham, says :—“_ There are loud complaints about the long American boots, they

gbeing entirely worn out before the end of three

weeks, and liaring cost Government upwards of 7s 0d per pair, it seems to be money entirely thrown away.

ARRIVAL or 'I‘uoi-iiins AT Wooi.wicii.—Thc trophies of victory which have arrived from Sebastopol in the Bucephalus transport are placed for public inspection on the west parade in the lloial Arsena , which was during Satur- day crowded with visitors. They comprise brass guns, mortars, and battery guns to the number of 73. The guns and gun-carriages are of Russian nianufacture. Seven bells, one

. of immense size, attracted much attention, and

nix immense battery guns, formerly mounted in defence of Scbsstopol.

A New TRADE is PARIS.-—Tll0 necessity of paying o. tax on dogs from the commencement of the present year has led to the destruction of n grcat_number of these _animals in Paris, and principally by drowning them in_ the Seine. A number of persons have on god in the occu- patiqp of dgetting out 3510 den odic: aqld

.nng.t sin own, 111.0!‘ or to extrac t e a._, which is employed in the preparation of kid gloves, and especially of straw-coloured ones, and issold at the rate of 2f. 50c. the kilog. At Bordeaux 5640 have been destroyod,nnd

“."2“' - it is expected that ,000f. a year will be raised

in that town by the tax; and at St. Et.ienno2857

_ producing nearly 20,000f. a year.— Gilagncni.

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Tun Pncx Coivciirss A1‘ Panrs.—The Courtin- lionel state: its opinion, that the Peace Congress will not be able to commence its deliberations before the 20th or 25th of February. It also any: that the signature of the roliininarios of peace will be reserved for the ongrou. he armistice also will not, if the above version be accurate, take place till the Congress meets. The Emperor has ordered apartments to be pr ed at the El see and elsewhere, for the o cinl the members of the Peace Con-

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forences.

A Miss or Tiusumio.—A writer in a‘

New York paper speaks of a lady who wears upon one dress a full mile of fringe

trimming! Another young hid in New ' York has adorned a single hooded

rosswith

andﬂfly yard: ofri|6on!—

Truly this-is carrying extravagance in Iron to [root lengths!

EASZARD’S GAZETTE.

Wednesday. February 27, 1856.

Tun Meeting called for the purpose of peti- tioning the House of Assembly against the Act for the Incorporation of Charlottetown, took place on Monday as advertized, and it is on sutlieient to say, that it was, asit needs must have been, an entire failure. There are some people who are never easy in any one posture ; when sittinrr, they think they would be better stnnding,—when standing, running,- when running, it occurs to them that a lying osture is most conducive to case, though they tind no repose after a little, let their coach be made of down. So, precisely, it is with a cer- tain set in society, nothing pleases them but change ; ask them why, they are unable to fur- nish you with a single reason We are the last in the world, to desire for a moment, to curtail the rights of those who think them- selves aggrieved, of petitioning to the proper authorities for redress. It is a sacred right, and as such, should be respected. It is, more- over, one of the best of safety valves. ltis much better, that people should constitutional- ly asscnible to discuss grievances than suinma- rily to redress them. And yet, there should be seine check to the calling of public meetings iinnecessarily. \l'e know froiu the old fable, the danger of crying “ wolf!" too often ; so it is with public meetings, if called too l'reequent- ly, or upon trivial or causcless occasions, men of sense become accustomed to disregard the invitation, so that it may easily happen. that on occasions ofreal iinportancc, the time for exerting that important privilege with eﬂhct, may be passed by, or what is worse, used by xi c ique for the worst of purposes. A Slierilf, ayor, or other dignitar should, we thin. on all occasions, require t iat something like a. case should be first made out, upon which to grant the necessity of appealing to the public. In this particular instance, not one single Act of the Corporation detrimental or injurious to the public interests is adduced. Never were men more cautious than those composing the Coiuinon Council of this city. They feel, that before taking any stop ofiniportunce, a deal of consideration is necessary. and they are anx- ious, that tln-v shall so begin mid proceed, that it will not be in cessary to retrace their steps. The usual comp.-aint inadeagainst men suddenly invested with power is, that they are anxious to stretch it to the utmost, and to ride, as the saying is, upon the top of their commissions. This cannot be said of them, and we trust, that when they have had a little more experience, and have got more accustomed to their duties, that those civic improvements which are so needed, will, one alter another, he carried into effect, and Charlottetown be, as it may easily be made, one of the ncatest, cleanest, and he-alibi- est cities on this side the Atlantic.

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Pursuant to notice by the Sheriﬁ,a public meeting was held in the Court House at Char- lottetown, on Monday the 25th inst., to take into consideration the necessity of etitioniii the Legislature for a Repeal of the Charlotte- town lneor oration Act.

The Sheriff read the Requisition to call the Meeting, after which it was proposed and car- ried, that John Trcnnmnn t~lsq., should take the Chair; the Hon. Daniel Brcnan spoke against the object of the mcetin , said it was

rcmnture, that the Cor oration ad not yet a air trial, and that we s ould not condemn the Act, till we no how it will work. Mr. John MacKinnon was of a contrary opinion and sub-

" Resolved, that it is the opinion of this meeting that the Act of Inoori ration was too premature and not required, an: was never intended b the majority of the inhabitants of this Town into operation, and if allowed to continue, will (to tho ppoi-)Gbo lIb‘ltl’Il"ﬁ.t)'1'&lIlIlcll and op- rcssivo. ’ cor e r q. was o to This resolution asnd proposed an amendment, seconded b James Duncan, Esq. viz " Resolved that it is n to thor inox diont to petition for the Rope o the Act 0 Incorporation before it has had a fair trial, this meeting having perfect conﬁdence in the Gentlemen it has recently elected to carry out the intentions of said Act of Incor ration.” Mr. Broderick was for the ori ins motion, and for repealing the Act. Mr. ice was in favor of the amend- ment, nnd_spoke in high tcrms.of the good already derived from the Act. Benjamin Dnvios Esq. one of the City Councillors,_wormly oppos- ed the Resolution and entered into 3 ion thy Itntomontof the roooodings of the Cor ration, which seemed 'vo general sat sfnction. , The Hon. George Co stated, that the law haul so for worked well, and he would be for its; continuance-Question was then urged and the; Chairman put the nm_ondmont—-which was, carried by a large mqjority. Charles Dompuyl waﬁ calls; to t&o.Choir, mogul, o_ on. r. non, Iooon r Blroydorick, that the thinks of the meeting be given to John Tronomon for his impartial conduct in the Chat

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mitted a resolution which was as follows—~

GAZE'l"l‘E, FEBRUARY

On Tuesday the 12th inst., the Presbytery of P. E. Island, in connection with the Presbyteri- an Church of Novascotia, iuctnt Princetown for Presbyterial visitation. The questions roposed to the Minister were answered in t e most satisfactory manner. It was highly gratifying to the Preob tery toiind that the Rev. Dr. Kier, notwithstan ing his advanced age, the debilita- ting eﬂects of which he is beginnin to feel but too sensibly, and his additional la ours of the Theological Professorship which he is called to perform, has been enabled to discharge all the duties of his pastorate. 'l‘lie interrogatories put to the Elders, Session and Managers were in general, satisfactorily answered. The Presby- tcry, however. learned with regret, that in a congregation noted for its libcrality to the Foreign Mission and other benevolent schemes and to which other congregations are accustom- ed to look for example, there should be found to be due to the Pastor, even a small amount 0 arrearsof salary and strongly urged greater punctuality in future.

Reports of missionary labor performed by the Rev. Alexander M‘Kenzic, Mr. Samuel l\I‘Cully, and the Rev. Daniel M‘Curdy were read and approved of.

Mr, Robert Laird, Student of Theology. deliv- ered a llouiily from John lst. 12th. ‘And of his fulucss, &c., was examined on the 1st. Cent. in (‘hutch History, and the 1st Chap. of Acts in Greek, of all which exercises, the Presbytery approved and encouraged lillll to proceed. Mr. Donald Cordon read an lfssay on memory, and was examined on a portion of the Greek Test-.imcnt, of which exercises also the Presbytery approved.

Next meeting of Presbytery was appointed to be at Charlottetown, on Wednesday the 12th of March.

Tiis. Bnarasr TEACIlERs" Assocu-riox.—A meet- ing oftlic above association, was held at the Belfast Manse, on the 19th February, by request of the Rev. Alex. iVl‘Kay.

Present.—Alcx. Benton, William llI‘Plniil, John Morrison, Archibald M‘Donald, John Power, Donald M‘l.eod, John Ross, Hector Campbell, and Alex.M‘Eachcrn.

The Rev. A. M‘Kay, opened the meeting with prayer. It was then moved and unani- mously carried, that the Rev. A. M‘K:iy be Pa- tronof this Association. The following persons were then ap ointed Office-bearers, viz. Alex. llcziton to be (I:‘hairme.n of this Association, as well as of this meeting, Alex. .\I‘Eaclicrn to be Secretary and Treasurer.

The object ofthis Association is to appoint Committees, consisting of three persons in each, to visit such schools as the Association may deem most convenient, and the several Coin- mittees to report their visits to the Association at the next meeting.

After addressing the meeting, W. M‘Phail read an extract from "A Treatise on Common School Education,” which was very entertain- ing, particularly to teachers.

The following Committees were then up oint- ed by the Association, viz : Alex. Beaton,I cctor Campbell, and John Morrison, to visit the Low-

schools, on Saturday, 8th. March; William M'Pliu.il, Archibald i\l-Donald, and Alexander M‘Eachern, Buchanan and Point Prim schools, on Saturday, 15th. March; Alex. Benton, Archi- bald l\l*Donald, and Alex. M‘Eachern, Rnza school, on Saturday, 22nd. March; Hector Camp- bell, John Power and John Morrison, Portage and Pincttc schools, on Saturday, 29th March.

Resolved, that the next meeting be held in Pinettc School House, on Saturday 29th. March at 3 o'clock, P. .

Rerolvcd, that the thanks of this Meetin are due to the Worthy Patron, Rev. A. M‘ ay for the trouble he has taken. After the bless ing being pronounced by the Patron, the in st- ing dismissed to meet at the time and p ace above named.

By Ord

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Alexnndci-' M'Eachern. Belfast 19th Feb. 1856.

P. S. The Editors of the Examiner, Islander, and Advertiser, will oblige the Association by

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i sertingtbis. %c ltli=:.v's Cniiis-ms As,sociirios.——'l‘hc

Rev. John .’\l‘-.\i<nrray willlelture to-uiorrow evening (Thursday) before the above Associa- tion. Chnir to be taken at 8 o'clock. The pub- lic are invited to attend.

.j——-——-—-:—$-Q-A The colonial Mail arrived |_londay nigt. We have gleaned from the some interes- ' items.

There was a strenuous effort being

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made to defeat the Government of New Bruns- wick. Part spirit soems higher in that pro- vinoe, than in any of the others. A Tole in to the Pictou Chronicle shtes, that a rivate latter had boon received in Hnlitbx, whic says, that the missing Steamer Pnoilic, put back to Ireland. We no no mention of this any where

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In tho Iowan of Assembly there has been nothing 'of’pirIcnlnr interest since our last issue. The ensuing week will be principally‘ taken up with tho prosontotionof Petitions. ,

or and Up or Newton schools,on Saturday, lst. March; \li’illiaiu l\i‘l'hiiil, John Ross, and onnld M‘Leod, Flat River and Belle Creek by

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/\ «POLICE counr. b. 23, Duncan Stewart on presentment of

the grand Jury of Queen's County for selling spirituous liquor without license; not proved.

John Gardiner, drunk and disorderly, convic- ted, ﬁned 5s with costs or be imprisoned forty- eight hours ; paid in Court.

John Gardiner, for violent assault on three Police Constables _and butter in breaking the linger of one of said Constab es; case deferred to a future day.

On the Cl)l1l‘;!0 ‘icing read to the prisoner [Iis Worship dcscanted on the impropriety and danger for citizens or other persons to interfere with and es cially to assault and beat the

olice while in the discharge of their duty, as it's might be extinguished in one or both par- ties undesignedly; in the present instance a policeman was disabled by a person who when in his sober senses would not wilfully hurt any person, while the olfender with the murderous weapon ho was wielding against

crsons who would not do him the least harm yet who in self defence had to use their staves on him with severity was much punished ; and he strongly recommended all persons when the laws had to be put in force by the police to submit to the autliorit they possessed which they would always, an had to this present used with mercy. His worship also showed that while crsons injured oiliccrs in the execution of the aws were subject to punishment and to damage, and if.deatli ensued to the officer the person causing it might be hung; on the other iand, otliccrs in the discharge of their duty as the law re uired causing injury or death itself would not 0 subject to such penalties.

25th, Martin llnyden, for assault and battery on Ellen Hayden ; convicted, fined 2s with costs or be imprisoned 48 hours and to ﬁnd security himself in the sum of fifty pounds and two sureties in £25 each, to keep the peace and be of good behaviour for 12 months, and stand committed till said line and costs and such security be given. Committed.

Councillor for this week Tlios. W. Dodd, Esq_

Married, On the 20th instant, by llev. Albert Desbrilay, Mr. Jnhez lludson, of'I‘ryon, lo Miss Maria Soby, of llcdeque.

Died,

At llustico. on Saturday last the l6ih, after a long and painful illness, which she here with Christian re- signation to the Divine \Vill. Ann, the beloved wife of Mr. John Clark, in lhe ﬁfty-fonitli year of her age.

At Portage, lielfaist, on VVednesd.iy the (ilh inst., after a severe but short ' ness of five days, Mr. Thomas .'\lcVVillianio, sen. Blacksmith, aged 59 years. Mr. l\ic\Villi:iin was an old and respectable inhabi- tnnt of Belfast, and his death is much regretted not only by his large circle of relatives, but by all who knew him, being a useful mechanic. an obliging neighbor, and ofa kind, charitable and honest dispo-

'tio lie has left a widow and large fiiiiiily to mourn their irreparable loss. Ilis end was pence. On Friday last, at Vernon River, much regretted

his nuincrous friends and acquaintances, Mr. James Hayden, sen., aged 71 yeais.

Passengers,

In the Ice Boat fioin Cape Traverse to Cape Tor- nientino, on Feb. 23.—Cupt. J. Dean, Mr, Charles

sxter.

In do. from Cape Tormeniine to Cape Traverse on Feb. 25 —Cupt. Thomas Jordan, Messrs. Michael Long, George Percival, and 'l'iinothy Mnhsnnn.

AUCTION! 0 u: Soon at Punnic Acrioiv. iii the Store- house of WILLIADI ll. Porn. Esquire, Graf- ton Street, on l-‘BIDAY next, the 29th inst., at the hour of 12 o'clock, noon, the following vnlnnblo articles of Merchandise, viz- 9 hlnls. Brown SUGAR. (20 cwt. eoch,) 6 puocheons MOLASSES, 2 barrels (Tom osiiion BOLTS. Bars of YE LOW METAL, Several cwt. PAINT, 2 lame HAWSERS, Lot of Rope, and other articles Ship Chnndlery. _Ai.so,—20,000 German CIGARS, in boxes of 25lYcuch. lll'lNJAMlN DAVIES, Tums at Sale. Auctioneer. ‘Charlottetown, Feb. 26, 1850.

BY AUCTION, 1‘ tho Subscriber's Establishment, on Tut)!!- nnr wxx-r, the 28th. at It o'clock,- l0 barrels PITCH, 0 do TAR, 10 do. 10 do PILOT BRE 5 cults SEAL O L, 90 BUFFALO ROBES,

5 STOVES, 5 boxes RAISINS,

1 box ARROW ROOT,

I punchoon high-ﬂavored old RUM, Together with an ole not voriot of GLASS- WARE, JUGS, LA 8, PLA ES, be.

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