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Local and Other Items. |

To. Corresponpntrs — ** R” unavoidably crowded out.

THe Presbyterian will henceforth be issued semi-weekly.

No movements amoug the couriers at the Capes to-day.

THost who wish to keep their feet dry will please read Geo. E. Full’s advertisement.

Groner W. Mitunsr, Esq., is just com- pleting «n oil painting of Hon. J. C. Pope. It 1s a good likeness,

In the ‘‘ Editorial Correspondence” of the ‘* Patriot,” we are treated to a new word— **stuckupishness."’ Our best Lexicographers eould not have visited Ottawa.

Grkat clearing out sale of Boots, Shoes and Crockeryware at Gass’. The whole stock to be sold in three weeks. Come and buy at your own prices.

Tux weather at the opening of our Legisla- ture was rather ominous. The ‘‘reiyn”’ of the (rovernment will be “‘brief,” and they will soon be among the ‘‘mnist.””

Mr. Joun T. Keerg has been appointed Postmaster fir Alberton in the place of Mr. Rogers, who resigned that pusition some months ago.

Tue Railroad is now clear. Special trains went to Georgetown and Souris this forenoon, and regular trains arrived from and have gone to the same place this afternoon. ‘Trains for Tignish and Summerside arrived on time.

Some people want to know why the Steam fire Engines are not mounted on sleds so that they might be taken to any part of the city if required. There are many cccasions when, to attempt to get them through the drifts on the streets of Charlottetown, mounted on wheels, as they now are, would be folly. Why can not they be fastened firmly on to toboggans made large and strong enough to pull them about anywhere? The next fire may not be alongside the Engine House or be put out so easily.

Sap Acctpexr.—On Wednesday last a sad accident occured at Barlow’s Mills, Welling- town. Mr. Simmons, of Lot 10, who had just entered the mill with a grist, carelesaly laid his mittens on the spindle preparatory to his unloading hissleigh. Before he had time to take his hand away a scarf which he had around his neck caught in the spindle, and he was instantly whirled around the shaft several times before the mill was stopped. His clothes were so badly twisted around the spindle that they had to cut them off him before he could be released. His injuries were found to be se- rious ones, his right arm being broken below the shoulder, the bones of the left arm were dislocated, he also received a severe wound above the right temple which had to be sewed up. Dr. Shreve’s was sent for, and ina few hours after the accident the man’s broken limbs were set. We learn that he is doing as well as can be expected under the cireum- stances. -—/ourna/,

At 8.40 last evening a fire was discovered in the stable of William Dodd, Esq., in the rear of W. B. Allin’s residence, Grafton street. The fire alarm was sounded, and ‘‘Rollo” en- gine hurried to the scene. She took a position at Queen Square tank. The various other engines were detained by the deep snow, and as the fire did not assume any threatening proportions the companies did not make any extra efforta to take them—thus the work of extinguishing was left to the ‘‘Rollo” and **Hook and Ladder’ companies. The fire originated, through some unknown cause, in the hay loft. The loft was soon filled with smoke, but a blaze was not visible for some time. At 9 o'clock, however, the interior of the roof blazed brightly. ‘‘Rollo” poured two continuous streams, and with them succeeded in confining the fire within the stable in which it originated and extinguishing it before 9.30. The interior and roof of the stable was totally destroyed, and the west side of Mr. Dodd’s warehouse considerably damaged.

THE SMALL-POx AT ALBERTON.—In addition to the six cases reported last week four now cases have been pronounced within the past few days, viz.: another of the McDonald fam- ily, a young man apprenticed to Mr. Joseph Leonard, and the mother and brother of young McLellan, mentioned last week. The community were fully prepared to see these persons catch the infection, as they are some of the parties present at the wake of MecDonald’s boy two weeks ago. Indeed, the houses in which they live were under strict surveillance for the past ten days. It is is not at allimprobable but that the re- mainder of those who were at the wake in

uestion will also, within a few days, be on the list of patients. The six mentioned in our last issue are ina fair way of recovery,—at least five of them are,—and Wm. McAlduff {whose case was last week pronounced hope- less) is considerably better, and will probably recover. The house purchased by the Board of Health, with the consent of the Government, has been fitted up; and as we write all the new patients are being transferred toit. The situation of the building is particularly well adapted for the purpose, as it is a mile or so distant from any house, and near the sea beach. The Board of Health and the attend- ing pliysician are now in a much better posi- tion to grapple with the disease, and we have a good deal of assurance that when the infec- tion will have gone through all the parties who had been at the unfortunate wake already mentioned, the place will be clear of the mal- ady. —Pioneer of 20th.

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Why Will You

Allow a cold to advance in your system and thus encourage more serious maladies such as Pneumonia, Hemorrhages and Lung troubles, when an immediate relief can be so readily attained. Boschee’s German Syrup has gained the largest sale in the world for the cure of Coughs, Colds and the severest Lung Diseases. It is Dr. Boschee’s famous German prescription, and is pre- pared with the greatest care, and no fear need be entertained in administering it to the youngest child, as per directions. The sale of this medicine is unprecedented. Since first introduced there has been a con- stant increasing demand and without a single report of a failure to do its work in any case. Ask your drugyist as to the truth of these remarks. Large size 75) eents. ‘Try it and be convinced.

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NEWS BY TELEGRAPH,

Ottawa and English News

Orrawa, Feb. 26.

Mr. Patton, an extensive clothing con- tractor of Montreal, is communicating with the Finance Minister, regarding tariff legis- lation effecting the clothing trade.

Mr. Girouard, M. P. for Jacques Cartier, will introduce a Bill to repeal the Insolvent Act of 1875, and to make provision in lieu thereof.

Messrs. Morvin, Ogilvie, McDougall, Gould and A. Gould, of Montreal, have had an audience with the Finance Minister concerning duties on breadstuffs.

The Free Press states that Mr. Cartwright has been privately informed by Mr. Tilley that the budget speech will be delivered on Tuesday next, but as Dr. Tupper is to have a dinner party that evening the statement is doubtful.

Mr. Fortin heads a large delegation of Ministerial members to wait upon the Fi- nance Minister to-morrow, and ask for a reduction on the duties on molasses and tea.

Dr. Fertin says he is satisfied that there will be a reduction on these articles.

Lonpon, Feb. 26.

Advices from Cape Town explain the recent disaster to the British forces. The Zulus attacked Col. Durnford’s column be- fore it reached the encampment where Major Pulleine was in command. Major Pulleine went to the assistance of Col. Dumfora, and was himself cut off by the Zulus.

A heavy snow storm prevailed yesterday throughout Italy. A dispatch from Rome reports that the sea inundated a large por- tion of Venice inthe Plazo San Marco. The water is thirty inches deep. The coast from Geno te Naples is strewn with-wrecks.

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The City Council.

Tue Council met lastevening. Present : His Worship Mayor Dawson, Councillors Koughan, Byrne, Crabbe, Horne, Hooper, Davy, Beer and Peake.

Councillor Davy, according to notice, moved a reconsideration of the motion passed at last meeting, accepting the offer of Messrs. McKinnon & Frazer for pump- ing water into the Spring Park Tank. Mo- tien lost om division of 5 against 3.

Councillor Horne presented a petition from Blake Bres., offering te rent the va- cant part of the Market House under the Bell Tower, for the space of five years, at the rate of $200 per year.

It was remarked that that apartment had been fitted up for a meal and flour market, and—

Councillor Byrne moved ‘‘ that the mo- tion recently passed by the Council, order- ing that the apartment under the Beil Tower be used as a meal and flour market, be rescinded, and that the offer of Blake Bros. be accepted.” —Carried.

The Market Clerk reported that a number of stall holders in the Market House were in arrears for the rent of their stalls. A motion was passed that the Clerk be instructed to collect the rents immediately.

The meeting was called to hear the report of the Wharf Committee in reference to the completion of Pownal Wharf.

Councillor Koughan, Chairman of the Committee, said that although they had taken a great deal of pains, they could not make a definite report on the matter. He asked that the Committee have leave to sit again with power to have the wharf sur- veyed. Leave was granted.

Councillor Peake moved that tenders be called for the performance of all iron work required by the city, as Messrs. McKinnon & McLean’s tender has expired. Motion carried.

The fire alarm was then sounded, and the meeting adjourned.

Special Notices.

SMOK¥D SALMON at Beer & Goff's.

Try our Climax Ice Creeper—the best ever invented. Satisfaction guaranteed, or money refunded. —W. R. Boreuam, South Side Queen Square—Im taw

Scorcn Jam in bulk, 25 cents per lb., differ- ent kinds, choice. Golden Syrups 10 cents per pint, 1S cents per bottle, at Beer & Goft’s.

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Valuable Freehold Farm FOR SALE.

HE Charlottetown Cemetery Company are

prepared to sell, on very favorable terms, all that portion of their well-known Farm, beautifully situated on the north side of the Back Royalty Road, and extending from the Malpeque Road to near the Railway track, containing about FIFTY ACRES OF EXCEL- LENT LAND.

The premises are all under cultivation, and have thereon a good Dwelling House, large Barn, Stables, and a fine Orchard. A fine Spruce Hedge surrounds a great part of the property.

Immediate possession will be given.

For further particulars, apply to John Ings or H, J. Cundall, Esq’s.

By order of the Board, F. W. HALES, See’y. Ch’town, Feb. 20, 1879—dly oaw

FLOUR |

>() bbls. ‘‘GREENHOLM,” 100 bbls. ‘‘ CAMLACHIE,” 100 bbls. ‘* NORVAL.”

A consignment for sale at a bargain, for

cash. Wright & MacGowan,

Queen’s Wharf. February, 8, 1878—taw for 2m

Creat Bargains

AT THE

London House,

UNTIL

STOCK-TAKING,

-—IN THE-—

Following Goods.

70:

Cashmeres, Merinos, Lustres,

French Twills, Persian Cords,

Fancy Dress Goods,

Black Crapes, Silks, Cretonnes, Damasks, Repps, Lace Curtains, Muslin Curtains,

Table Linens, Table Napkins,

Towels, Towelling, Prints,

Grey Cottons, White Cottons, White Counterpanes, Colrd. Counterpanes, Sheetings, Worsted Coatings, T weeds, Broadcloths, Doeskins, Brussels Carpets, Tapestry Carpets, Scotch Carpets, Hemp Carpets,

Wool Goods, Kid Gloves, Collars & Cuffs, Fancy Wool Work.

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GEO, DAVIES & CO.

Charlottetown, Feb. 18, 1878.

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Stair Carpets,

CHEAPEST YET.

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J. B. MACDONALD

STILL CONTINUES TO GIVE

Great Bargains in Every Department.

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PHRRSOWS IN WANT OF

Dry Goods, Millinery, Clothing, Boots and Shoes,

Will find it to their advantage to visit this House before purchasing elsewhere. The Stock is unsurpassed, either in Low Prices or quality of Goods.

J. B. MACDONALD.

Queen Street, Charlottetewn, Feb. 6, 1879 —her

ECONOMY & SECURITY.

SUN MUTVUATL

LIFE AND ACCIDENT INSURANCE COMPANY

OF MONTREAL.

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A SOUND AND RELIABLE HOME CCMPANY. Investments All Within the Dominion.

oe B55, ,299.51 SURPLUS PROFITS ON PREMIUMS IN 1877.

NEW BUSINESS, 1876, - - - SUBMITTED - - - $1,856,598 : c 1877, - - . “i - 3,158.000 9

Solid Addition to Company's Assets in 1877, - - $55,280.55.

There is no reserve clause, making the amount of claims under the Sun Mutual Policie co be less than the sum assured by them, as under the minimum system.

#@ Special attention is claimed to the fact that our policies are payable in full. “Wa THOMAS WORKMAN, Esq., President ; M. H. GAULT, Esg., Managing Diceetor ; T. J. CLAXTON, Esq., Vice-President ; R. MACAULAY, Secretary.

J. M. C. DELESDERNIERS, Superintendent. Prince Edward istand Board of Directors: HON, L. C. OWEN, HON. J. F. ROBERTSON, ‘“ DANIEL DAVIES, OWEN CONNOLLY, Esg., Messrs. JENKINS & McLEQOD, Meprcat EXAMINERS,

HORACE HASZARD, Manager, P. E. Island.

July 3, 1878—

NORTHERN LIGHT.

Creat Cash Sal

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DRY GOODS,

CLOTHING, ETO). Sou

Cornmeal & Tea, CHEAP FOR CASH,

| ie the present state of the Straits, no parti-

cular days of crossing can be given, The Northern Light will cross whenever there is a fair chance of success. Intending passengers | had better be at Georgetown, in order to avail

themselves of the first opportunity.

WILLIAM MITCHELL, Agent of Department,

The Whole Stock in Trade OF THE LATE ROBERT ORB, a

—TO BE— LONDON HOUSE. S0 LD OFF AT COST, Charlottetown, Feb. 18, 1879.

AUCTION. STEAMER ‘ALPHA.’

es i tgs rRXO BE SOLD BY PUBLIC AUCTION, Wincey 8, Shirtings, where she now lies, near the Railway Sheetings, Wharf, in Charlottetown, Prince Edward

: oo“ Isiand, On Saturday, the First day Prints, Grey and White Cottons, | of Mareh Next, (1879), at the hour of 12

, o'clock, noon, under and by virtue of a certain Hats and Bonnets, F urs, mortgage dated the twenty-sixth day of Sep-

—GONSISTING IN PART OF-— Dress Goods, Shawls, Mantles, Millinery, Silks, Velvets, Hosiery, Gloves, Linens,

Blankets, Flannels, eee at D. ars. made between John Ram- ee eee say, of Summerside, in Prince Edward Island Pilots, Beay ers, | shipbuilder, of the one part, and William Coatings, tichards, of Bideford, in said Island, ship:

owner, of the other part, the Screw Steam- er ** Alpha,” of Charlottetown aforesaid, | 149 tons per register, or thereabouts, built in the year 1874, together with all boats, an-

R d d (| thi chors, chains, sails, rigging, tackle and ap-

Ca ym ad € 0 n g purtenances to said Steamer belonging. . For further particulars, apply at the office Hats, Caps, Linders and eam aren & Haszard, Solicitors, iliaieg nd xy | Dated at Charlottetown this eighteenth da Draw ers, Scars, Ke, | of February, A. D. 1879, oe Toe Te

hides WM. RICHARDS, Cotton Warp, Small Wares, &c,)

Mortgagee. The above Stock must be cleared out

Tax Notice. from this date, and our Customers, and the

public generally, can depend upon getting

LL PERSONS owing City Taxes are re ins John McPhee,

spectfully requested to pay the same forthwith, or payment will be enforced by law

Administrator. Charlottetown, Feb. 4, 1879.

Tweeds, etc., ete. ete.

By order of the City Council. . W. SHEPHERD,

City Collector.

Chytown, Feb, 18, 1879.—10in

Wants, Lost, Found, &e,

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| Advertisements under this heading, in space faa el not exceeding half an inch, will be insert. ed for Ten Vents per day. SIX TONS MANILLA, | rq\O LET—A Dwelling House, with six tooms, on Great George Street. Apply different sizes, at Vactory Prices. to JOHN HIGGINS.

: : | Feb, 24, 1879. Wright & MacGowan,

| W ANTE —A young man as Clerk ia a Manufacturers Agents, Grocery Store. Must be well recom-

Queen’s Wharf}| mended. Apply at once to ALBERT SIMPSON, Feb, 24—3i

February 8, 1878—taw for 2m

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