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selected Poetry. | TNES ON AN AGGRAVATED CASE OF R USSOs MANIA.

Of fatal Russo-manla I nave a tale to tell,

w an English lady

‘ dis hapless victim fell.

Not long, not long she struggled, But sad her sufferings were,

Bit by that worse than maddest dog, pe dreadfal Russian bear.

And ho

he ‘figs of Turkey” festal boarc, | *sullanas”’

No more t Mey grace the The raisins callec

Henceforth must be abhor)

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Charlottetown Prices Current.

CHARLOTTETOWN, November 27, 1877. When not specially mentioned as in bona,

our quotations are to be considerel as duty paid.

ExcHANGE.

Sterling 60 days Bills, 10 per ceul. prem ‘ &s *

sight “ 1 . U. acy. drafe, “ & to 44 perct dis + gold, 24 per cent premium

Drafts on Montreal, St. John, and Halifax 4 per cent premium. OILS. Kerosene, per gal. (Am.)

‘ (Canadian No.1)

$0.29 to 0 30 0.28 to 0.25 0.65 to 0.70

Pale Seal

Apa all those sugar plums, Ouce swee Linseed oil, boiled, per gal. 90¢ ‘Lumps o! Delight’ to - NSy do raw SOC eadobros » futal news: : ‘< > .

Ua, Se ee te Prices of kerosene are per cask, Retail That poison In bie *; prices Sto 10 cts. per gallon higher,

his year no brood of Turkeys LEATHER, ) )

. eg 9 ’ . 1 . ~, ‘ly

May glad the hen-wile’s sou); Aum. Sole Leathes 28 to 29e

No more may Turkeys’ eggs be hatch d, N.S, Sole +o Lo “GC

E , lee : ‘ ) 2}

But smash must go the whole. Canada d Lu 20 llenceforth from every ceiling, MOLASssEes

Shall weve the spider's loom, bharbadoes 46 10 47

Rather than hare ©! eae tele Trinadad,&c 42 to 43e . . ee eb’ «a en 0 \ rs ’ t 5 bv W IChed Jurk Leu FCO ‘ st. Vincent's 44 io 45

if, at the window standing, Prices of Molasses are by the fot of from You watch the evs ning sky, | to 10 puncheons. Retail price 5 to 5 coats

Wihere gentile ight Is shining, As Luua mounts on high; ’ she cries, “ihe shutters

ht apd We;

‘es’

“Oh, close, Between that sig Do shut tha horrid object Oul—

A crescent moou I see.

“Oh, were Lbuta man.” she cries, “Some ‘Russian ducks’ I'd don, |

But if Ll bad them now, L fear, I couldn’t pat them on,

I’ve tried Lo live on Caviare, it only makes me ill:

lve bought a ‘Russian leather purse’ I don’t Know how to fill.

‘And in the Garden beds I crop Tbe “Purk sscap Lily’s’ head,

Aud do my very best to plaul ‘Siberian Crabs’ instead ;

[sit on every ‘Ottoman’ I ever chance to see,

And “Turkey carpets’ underfoot [ trample gicefally,

“] half forget my native land; Yd jove a Russian spy;

And every Russian that I meet Al ounce I glorily.

I never purchase *‘arkey red,’ Or ‘Turkey rhubarb’ take;

I'd wear a sheepskin fall of fleas For dearest Kussia’s sake.

Alas, alas! the victim No English freedom feels; The autocratic Russian Bear Her mind and eyelids seals, , No longer judging for herself, Seeing with open eyes, What Russia loves, she worships; W hat Russia hates, defies.

But let us hope this fever May wear ilself away, And comimon sense and reason Opce more resume their sway. Then, with impartial justice, The lady won't refuse To drink a glass of ‘Port (e) sublime” At Diner a la Russe.

per gallon higher, according to quantity and

juality.) VINEGAR

Vinegar, per gal,. per eask 26 to 34 Mess Pork 18 to 20 Prime Beef 14 to 16 Prime Mess 141016 C. &. Bacon, it.du toe 12.00 Shoulders 10.00 to Ll O00 jiaims 1440 19 SaLtT.

$1.10 to 1.50 80 to 90e 25 to 27

Bags fine, stove Do Liverpool Turks Island do

Sugars. (Duty (patd

Barbadoes, 94 Lo 9§ Eng. Retined, 105 to Lid Vacuum Paa 104 to 14 American Crushed 114 to 12 American Granulated 10§ to 11 Colfee Sugar 103 to 101 Golden Yellow 10 to 104

{Prices of sugar are wy the hogshead. Retail price | to 2 cents per lp. aigher. |

CANDLES

124 to i3c do} to 74 0.12 to 0.16

Moulds per |b Soap per |b Tallow, per |b

CoaL AND Woop.

Philadelphia Coal 9.75 to 6.50 Wood, hard 4.50 to 5.00

Fiacer anp MEAL.

Our quotations are} for lot; of 10 barrells and upwards.

Patent Proeess per pb! $8.75 to 9.00 Corn Meal K D, 3.75 to 4.00 Superfine ‘. 6.75 to 6.90 Strong Bakers de 7.00 to 7 30 Spring Extra’ do \ 6.00 to 6°50 Fancy 7.15 to 7,20 Extra Superfine do 7.25 to 7.80 Superior Extra 7.40 to 7,60 Market Prices.

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Charlottetown, Nevember 27, 1877 MEAT.

The Saugeen Indians predict a severe winter.

Navigation at Montreal is expected to clore with this week.

The chief of the insurgent South African tribe, the Galekas, has taken to flight.

John Thompson, of Ponds, Merigomish N.S., has 4 chicken with three pair of

wings.

At Pittsburgh the Grand Jury have res turned indictments against one hundred

rioters.

Fifteen bundred weavers at Oldham, Lancashire, have struck against a reduc~ tion and the masters threaten to lock-

out.

The continuation of the mainland of the Silver Island vein has been found, and is said to be rich in mineral.

In 1483 William Caxton introduced into England the art of printing. The first book being ‘‘ The Game and Pilaye ot Chesse.”’

J. Montgomery, of Pembina Mountain lately purchased in Winnipeg a large num.- ber of cows to start a cheese factory in that vicinity.

Mohammed Ali in 1819 made a cana! in two months 48 miles long and 90 feet wide by 1S feel deep. and on which he employ- ed at omce 250,000 men.

The Pole arrested in Berlin on suspicion of being implicated in a plot to assassinate the Emperor and Prince Bismark has been identified as a forger from West Prussia,

The presence of several sea's and por« posises has of late been noticed in the river at Quebec; they are unusual visitors seldom getting up so far.

A woman in England lately bit on the leg; a publican who tried to turn her out of his house. The latter soon afterwards died from delirium tremens. The woman has been committed for manslaughter.

The London correspondent of an Edin- burgh paper asserts that the peace party im the Cabinet lately received a notable accession, end that five of the Ministers are now virtually committed to non. inter» vention.

A» correspondent of the ‘‘ Times’ writes from Ancaster that the fall wheat has grown so rank and stout that farmers have become alarmed, and that some ef them a their fields with mowing mas

Beef.sinall pieces] per lb. $0.06 to 0.14 Beeffper lb. [by the quarter] 0.05 to 0.08 Ham, per lb. 0.12 to 0,16 Lamb, per lb 0.05 to 0.10 Lamb per qr. 0.05 to 9.10 Mutton, per lo. 0.05 to 0.10 Pork,(small pieces) per Ib. 0.08 to 0.10 Pork, per 1b. (by thejcarcass) 0.053 to 0.064 Veal, per Ib. 0.04 to 0.07 POULTRY. Chickens, per pair 0.30 to 0.50 Ducks, (each) 0.16 to 0.25 Fowls, (each) 0.20 to 0.25 Brant, (per palr) 1.00 to 0.05 yeese each 0.40 to 0.50 Partridges each 0.15 to 0.25 Turkeys each 0.50 to 0,70 BREADSTUFFS. Buckwheat Flour, pei lb 0.03 to 0.04 Flour, per bbl. 7.00 to 9.00 Flour, per 100 lbs 8.25 to 3.50 oatmeal, per 100 Ibs, 3.00 to 3.25 FISH. Codtish, per qtl. 3.50 to 5.70 Herring, per bbl. 4.00 to 4.59 Mackarel, per doz 0.60 to 000 BOARDS. Hemlock, 100 feet 0.81 to 0.93 Pine de 1.62 to 2.40 Spruce do 0.80 to 1.00 Shingles, per M. 1.50 to 1.75 MISCELLANEOUS.

Homespun,(men’s wear per yd, 0.65 to 1 00 Homespun,(women’s do peryd, 0.85 to 0.44 Homespun Flannel, per yard 0.32 to 0.38 Lard per ib. 0.12 to 0.16 Pearl Barley, per lb

Potatoes, per bushel 0 25 to 0.30 Sheenskius (each) 0.36 to 0.45 Straw, per cwt. 6.36 to 0.00 Apples, per bushel 0 60 to 1.45 sarley, per bushel 0.80 to 1.00 Butter (fresh per Ib) 0.24 to 0.26 Butter.per lb by the tub 0.19 to 0.22 Cheese, (new milk) 0.12 to 0.18 Cheese, per |b @ 144 to 0.150 Clover Seed, per 1b 0 00 to 0.04 Eggs,per do z. 0.19 10 0.23 Green Veasn per qt. 0.08 to 0.04 Hay, per ton 12,00 to 19.00 Hides, per lb. 0.04 to 0.05 Cal‘skins,per Ib 0.06 to 0.07

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HH. VINNICOMBE,

PIANO FORTE REGULATOR

LL parties leaving their orders for Tunin A at Bremner Bros. will receive the coat attention.

All who have Pianos

in CHarlottetown

would do well to have them tuned by tha, year, keeping their instruments in perfect order all the time.

A visit once a year at least will be madet all parts of the Island, or oftner if required

Ch’town, July 18, 1877.

“Junder and by virtue of tained in a certain Indenture of Mortgage, dated

0.03 to 0.04}

OA RD.

M*® 1). McRAR, a teacher of upwards of 2; years experience in the Province of Ontari , ex-Superintendent of Schools for the T wnhship of Kingston, intends (if soMel it encouragement offers) to open, aiaiag ahe winter months, Evening Classes, in Writing, Arithmetic, Algebra and Elocu tion.

Mr. McRae would give his earnest atten- tion to Posting Books, Makipg out Ac- counts, Collecting, Gc. Apply at 124 Kent Street.

Two permagzent boarders can be accom- modated.

Ch’town, Nov. 15,. 1877—

“WORTGAGE SALE.

ry .be Sold, by PUBLIU AUCTION, Jon 4 TUBSDAY, the 12th day of FEBRUARY,

the 3rd day of January, 1500, and made between Pever Meixnis and Mary his wife, of the oue part, and JouN KNIGHT, now deceased, of the other part —All that Piece and Parcel ofLand being’ partof Township No. 45, aad situtuated near the bead of Souris River, bounded on the west nud north by lund then n occupation of Donald McCormack, and on the east by land then in the possession of Angus McVonald, and on the south by Souris River—costaining fifty- one acres.ot land, being the farm then and until

lately’ in occupation of the said Peter McInnis, together with all the Buildings and Appurten-

ances connected therewith.

Por terms and conditions of sale, apply to

Messrs. Hodgson & McLeod.

Dated 9th day of November 1877 JAMES McFARLANE, EDWARD J. HODGSON, VERNON H. KNIGH'E®

Trustees and Devisees under the will of thelat

John Kaight. ov. 10—t sale

HILE taking this opportunity of thank ing our numerous castomers for the

liperal manner in whici they have patron- ized

OUR NEW STUDIO,

we would ibform them that we have now increased facilities for the production of first-class work, and are prepared to make PHorocnaPus of a Slyle and Quality that has never been before allempled in Lhis Culy. We bave en exhibition, at our Rooms, a

variety, iadading the , BEAUTIFUL PHOTO -_ ENAMEL.

he most beautifai style of Photograph known, possessing a softness and delicacy of coloring that has never been equalled. This elegant picture has become deservedly popular elsewhere, and cannot fail to be- come so here. é

Though .the finish of our Photographs Cannot be excelled, we Would direct atten- tion to the beautiful

Glace Pictures

which we make. They possess a highly enamelled surface, and are practically indes- tructible, and will retain their freshness and beauty for any length of time. If they become soiled they can easily be cleaned, as they will not lose any of their beauty by being wet, ‘This valuable quality, com- bined with their remarkable elegance, make them very suitable for presents; while the difficulty of their production will prevent them ever becoming so common as to lessen their value. have one or all of their Photes finished in

this style—an advantage which cannot be

obtaincd elsewhere.

We givé special attention to making Groups of Families, Societies, Schools, &c

Our pictures of children are sufficient evidence cof our. success in this difficult branch of our art.

Our FNLARGEMENTS, finished in India Ink, Pastel, Crayon, Oil and Water Colors,

selves throughout the Lower Provinces.

Parties intending to have Photographs made will find it to their advantage to sit early, as the number of our customers makes some delay in the delivery of the Photos unavoidable. We prefer to have our silters come by appointment,

Photographs can be Obtained for less money elsewhere ; bul in this case we ask that quality be given the preference; as- suring the public that they will find our charges very moderate.

ROSS EBROS,,

Cor. Queen and Dorchester Streets, opposite Connolly’s Bank. Sept. 19, 1877—3m eod

“JUST OPENED!

Fall and Winter MANTLES ARD JACKETS !

Best English makes. SECA W LS;

Newest Colors and Patterns.

New Dress Goods, Fresh and Beautifulin every Variety FLOWERS, FEATHERS and RIB: ONS,

In all the leading shades.

MILLINERY, BONNETS & HATS,

From London

Bonnets and Hats Made to Order.

Cloihing Jtade to Order.

ALL AT LOWEST CASH PRICES.

have made a favorable reputation for them- |

1878 atthe Court House in ( havlottetown, at thebour of 12:0’clock, neva, of the same day, a Power of Sale con-

large number of Photograps of every f

Qux patrons ean |

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YORCWWEL Lida ST 1048

STIMOWN

Ch town, Oct. 19—I]w

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Repairing Neatly Executed,

Ch’town, Oct. 19—1mecd

. FL McKAY, NORTH SIDE. QUEEN. SQUARE, CHARLOTTETOWN

WATCHMAKER

Has just received WALTHAM WATCHES in solid Silver Cases with GUARD and KEY, warranted one year, from $17 upwards. A NICE ASSORTMENT

Gold and Silver Plain and Fancy Rings, Chains, Lockets, Brooches, Ear Rings, Spectacles.

A NEW AND FIRST CLASS COOK STOVE,

WITH ALL THE LATEST IMPROVEMENTS. EVERY STOVE WARRANTED FOR THIRTY DAYS! .

Piease Call and Examine.

W. CRABBE:

“SIGN OF THE Stove#,’ Queen Street

a

*& JEWELER,

OF

All Work Warrante

MERCHANTS MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY

OF CAN ADA.

eq eee ee

Capital $1,000,000 with nower-to inosease=t0 8 u,900,00U

HEAD OFFICE: -

- - -. MONTREAL.

Charlottetown, Jure 10 1877

RiSks Taken Daily at the Office of .

CARVELL BROS,

Agents for P. E. Island

HARVIES LENDING LIBRARY !

WILL BE RE-OPENED SHORTLY.

Persons wishing to subscribe will *please Jeave their names at

HARVIE’S BOOKSTORE, Queen Square.

sct. 27—

STEAM COOKING.

MAYO’S STEAM

‘CULINARY BOILER !

LL the condensed steam is carried back into the boiler-~preventing unpleasant odors in the kitchen. Meat, Vegetables, Puddings, &c., may all be cooked at the same time, without mingling the flavors, while each article retains all its strength and aroma, and is more palatable and nu- tritious than when cooked by any other mode. (n exhibition and for sale at

BEER & GOFF S.

ouse samen a «

VASES! 6 Dozen Pairs Handsome

Fancy Vases, From 50 Cents per Pair, upwards. —aLsu—

A Fine Selection of

Flower Centres and Lustres.

JUST RECEIVED. WM. W. WELLNER.

ROBERT ORR & CO

THE EVENING CLASS \ ILL begin on MONDAY, 15th instant. . Those wishing to attend this Class uring the winter will please cal! and make rrangements, as our accommodation for he winter is limited. a T. B. REAGUH, Peirsipa Ch’town, 'Oct —3i wkly

DO NOT FORGET

77 QUEEN STREET

—IF YOU REQUIRE—

CHEAP GOODS

Ladies’ Dress. Goods, Ladies’ Hats and Bonnets,

Ladies’ Winter Jacket, Ladies’ Winter Mantles,

Ladies’ Winter Shawls, Ladies’ Paislsy Shawls, Ladies’ Wool Hose, Ladies’ Feit Skirts,

WOOL FRINGES,} BRAIDS, SILK2FRINGES,’ FEATHERS, “FLOWERS, TIES, COLLARS, CJFFS, BUTTONS, Etc.”

J. D.MASON & CO.

Char] ottetown

TO BE LET:

FIRST-RATE CELLAR — 8-foot wall. Also, 2 Room suitable for Sample Show Room. Enquire on the premises. N. L. HERBERT, 2 doors north “the Brenan Corner.’ Nov. 22—3i