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stepped wpon the verge of the covered way. Then waving his flag very formal- ty three times, he cleared his throat and sevan,—“Iu the name of the Blessed

Virgin, the patroness of the Catholic

cause, and immediate protectresy of the;

trish army; and inthe name of the Kie- yan, the tutelar saint of these parts, as | as inthe name of the authorities of

Patrick and Colomkill—amen. I, Cor-jus previously to the Rose being introduced

mack MacTeige, MacCormack Buy, Mac- Cabil More, MacCormack na g’eran O’- Dempsey, captain and commander of ar-

illery and battaring-train of the army of] wish that the preference of public sup-

Leix and Offaly, do hereby call upon, summon, exhort, and strongly advise all euch sons of unfortunate fathers as I gee ranged on these walls kefore me, ready to be blown into the ain, like trauneens on a windy day, atthe first salvo from my

ns Arrah, what is the old churl Faghing at!” he exciuimed, ag Sir Simon, who had made his appearance on the top of the toweron the commencement of

his oration, burst into a hearty fit. of|anwarranted stigma upon our endeavours.

Jaughter. ‘ (to be concluded in next No.)

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TO THE EDITOR OF THR EXAMINER, Sir --

1 saw in the jast No. of “The Exami- ner” an article headed, “ Pleasure Ex- ¢eursion to Pictou,” and signed “ Fust,” which | have read with all the attention possible, but unfortunately without disco- vering the object which the writer expect- ed to accomplish by his communication, unless indeed it be to eulogise the enter- prising proprietor of the steamer Rose, for having “brought her here at much outlay of individual capital,” and for put- ting her upon a line that does not pay, or

reeemore nT venues: wae

SORRE

otherwise to threaten “the natives” that!

“if her owner finds that she continues to Jose money for him on this line, her remo- val heuce is the only alternative,” as tho’ we are bound to travel, and that by the Rose too, whether we have business and Wish to travel or not. I would therefore, Sir, insinuate to your correspondent, that although he be * Fast”* with the “ noble owner” of this said steamer, he will cer- tainly ke considered “loose enough” by men of spirit—by men who are determin- ed not to be chained to any one movement ir particular, or to diso>lige themselves without a good or sufficient cause, and unless their judgment fully acquiesce in the matter,

“Fast” appears frora the tenor of his letter to wish us to understand, that he is a taan of grent sympathy, and that he deep- ly feels the disappointment experienced by the owner of the Rose, in her not pay- ing him according to his expectations, while the people of this Colony are blamed by him in consequence, because, forsooth,

as he thinks, “there does not appear ge-'

nerally here that proper generous spirit towards the support of the Rose which ihe proprietor deserves.” Now, let me aubivit a question or two forthe consider- ation of your correspondest: Ist. Did the people of this Island generally, or even of Charlottetown in particular, request the owner of the Rose to procure and piace her upon “this station”? 2d. Did the inhabitants of this island, by special engagement with that gentleman, after the arrival of the Rose here, pledge them, selves to support him further than. their personal or individual interest demanded § Nay. but is there any such a thing as a pledge in the matter? 1 certainly pre- sine not. If so, do they then, the people of this Island—3d. Require Mr. Peake, or have they by any intimation whatever re- quested him to continue the Rose upon this Station, at ell hazards, and whether she pays him? To the best of my know- ledge there never has beensuch a request siade of him by the inhabitants of « the faland ofthe Gulf.” Let him, therefore, if the steamer does not pay, rend her where she will do better. No doubt we would like very muca that the Rose should be continued amongst us, if this

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“It is only cue to our correanondent to state that Fuel, ond not Fust, waa the sig-

nature appended to his communication— and that in setfing up the types en S was aasévertontiy substituted fara CO. da the bicty uf pres f-resfing the escar cscrped war gutice --Pp ix

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could be so arranged without. anjanog

—but rather than her owner should lose | money on that account, we would williag- | ly dispense with her altogether, and em- ploy means similar to those adopted by

here and engaged 43 at presen My remarks so farare made without the least wish to be invidious; nor do |

port should be given to one party more ihan another, for ‘justice to all,’ is my motto and aim, and that of the whole community. { believe, although “ Fast” tells us in plain terms that we are devoid of a* proper generous spirit ;” that 18, as [take it, that the people of this Colony want teal for the advancement of public interest, and general good feeling towards one another, which I consider to be an

It appears that “ Fast” very much en- joved his late tour to Pictou, and that his association with the “true hearted Picto- nians” was of the most agreeable charac- ter, which ] am pleased to hear, and musi confess that I do not know how any one could have felt otherwise than pleased {and gratified with that visit and recep- tion ; and trust always to meet with equal welcome and no less good cheer from our Pictou neighbours, which courtesies will be reciprocated on all occasions by the warm-hearted inhabitants of P. E. Island

—at least so thinks OLD MENTOR.

July 23, 1850.

[Old Mentor” will perceive that we have altered, in some particulars, the style, and, where practicable, the tone of his communication. We cannot agree with him in all his observations respecting the present employ ment of the Rose. The owner of that Boat deserves well of the travelling public, if for no other reason than for the taste and.elegance displayed inher general appointments and fitting out; and since.we cannot promote the enterprise by encouraging people to tra- vel more than they have need to do, we think we should abstain from all cavilling and unkindness in reference to the mat- ter. Under this impression we have en- deavoured to soften expressions in the letter above printed, and have omitted some short passages that seemed need- lessly harsh.—Ep. Ex.]

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Che Examiner.

SATURDAY MORNING, JULY 27.

One Week later News.

The R. M. Steamship sia arrived at Halifax on Tuesday last, bearing intelli- gence from the old world one weck later than that which appeared in our Wednes- day*’s paper. The Asia, we are informed by the Halifax papers, was detained by a dense fog off the harbour of that place for inearly a whole day. There is nothing however, particularly important or inter- esting in the news, Death has stricken down another important personage —the Duke of Cambridge, of whose demise a notice will be found below.

ENGLAND.

Trade continued steady without symp- tons of activity. Produce was arriving ona moderate scale. Prices generally, remain unaltered. :

The weather hae been favourable for: the crops of grain in Europe, and from all! parts of the United Kingdom the most cheering accounts hive been received.

he ill advised interference with the Post Office continued ta excite grest dis- etisfaction thronghout the kingdem; ¥! (16 expected lor letters will be reg ned. ‘

the Iimited Sundaw delivery)

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TRE BRARINER.

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thus:—George IV

SATE eR. OS Lady Peel has refused x similar dis-

the spirit of enterprise. J¢ is certainly|tinction conferred upon Lady Ganning highly convenient for us to be able tojand her family, after her husband’s death. avail ourselyes of the services of the|Lady Peel in answer to Her Majesty’s steamer when circumstances require them) widh replied that it was her desire to bear

no other name than that by which her late husband was known,—and added a)- 8o, that it was the special direction of the late Sir Robert that none of his family were to accept any title of public reward

for any servicea he might be supposed to}

have rendered his country,

A public funeral having also been de- clined, by the relatives of the deceased statesman, the House of Commons have voted a montiment to the illustrious de- parted in Westminster Abbey. A inonu- ment is also to be erected to the memory of Sir Robert Peel, at Manchester-—the subscriptions for which had already reached £3,000.

THE LATE DUKE OF CAMBRIDGE.

His Royal Highness the Duke of Cam- bridge, youngest son of the late King George III, and uncle of Queen Victoria, died on Monday night 8th inst. at Cam- bridge House, Piccadilly, after a short illness. The disease which terminated his existenee was cramp in the stomach.

Her Royal Highness the Duchess of

Cambridge was at the bedside of her hus- band up to the time of his dissolution, Prince George of Cambridge was also present. The Duke’s eldest daughter, the Princess Augusta, was in Germany with her husband the Hereditary Grand Duke of Mecklenburgh-Strelitz. On the announcement of the death of the late Duke to the Queen, Prince Albert imme- diately paid a visit of condolence to the Duchess and Prince George. A cabinet courier was sent off to acquaint the King of Hanover, the King of the Belgians, and other members of the Duke’s family on the continent, with the news of the decease of the Royal Duke.

The Londen correspondent of the Man- chester Guardian says, “Though the Duke of Cambridge had entered on his 70th year, he was hale and hearty until within a comparatively recent period.— Not very long ago he stated that he had suffered very little from illness during his life, and even such a thing as a headache very seldom troubled him. When he did come down to the House of Lords which was but seldom, it was amusing to remark his movements. Ifhe arrived early, be- fore a debate commenced, he would go from bench: to bench, shaking hands with such Peers as he was personally familiar with, making his private conversational remarks in a voice so loud to be heard al] over the honse, and occasionally break- ing out into merry laughter. Comparing him with his brothers, we inay rate them was a handsome, polished, naturally clever, but most heart-

less and unprincipled gentleman. The}

Duke of York had talent, was very good natured and easy, but sociality swallow- ed up all the prudential virtues, The Duke of Kent, father of the Queen, was honest, stern, having a sense of personal dignity and character which rendered him unworldly, and even unfortunate. Wil- liam the fourth was a jolly sailor, not very brilliant, but well meaning, and easily managed by those who gained his conf-' dence. The present King of Hanover had the reputation of being a narrow bi- got, having al] the prejudices and obsti- nacy, with but little of the more amiable qualities of George the Third. The Duke of Sussex was reckoned the only patriot in the family, and was a great man at meetings to promote civil and re- ligious liberty, suppression of the siave trade, the circulation of the Bible, and so forth: but he was not destitute of ca- pacity for finesse and political intrigue. As for the deceased Duke of Cambridge, he was a pleasant, companionable man; and one forgot his intellectual deficiencies in the heartiness of his character, and his readiness to promote good will amongst

‘all with whom he came into contact.”

IRELAND.

The accounts received of the harvest prospects throughout the couutry, con- tinue highly favourable.

Mr. Put Q.C., has taken the Geld as the candidate on Protectonjst principles lor the county of Slay.

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‘pletely refute the report of an erlepaive failure of the potato crop in Kerry.

Mr. Charles Brackenridge, gamehketpar to the Farl of Antrim, Ireland, lately cap- tured a very Jarge eagle on Carev Moen. tains. Tt carried an iron trap nine ponds weight about an English mile.

The grand Juries of the countcs of Clare and Limerick, and the city of Li- ;merick, have severally past resolutions applying for the mitigation of the punish ment inflicted on W.S. O'Brien at Mara Island, ;

Tae 12tu or Jury. —Acting on soune advice, it appears that the Orangemer meant to abstain from any demonstration, either in doors or out of doors, on the ap- niversary of the battle of the Boyne, whice came round yesterday.

FRANCE.

A young lad; seventeen years of age, named George Alfred Walker, a Freneh- man, was taken into custody on Friday, close to the door of the Elysee, for hav- ing declared his intention of assaasinat- ing the President of the Republic. Wal- ker had been long watching an opporto- nity of effecting his purpose, but by some chance always failed. He had never seen the President, and on Friday, after having waited at the door of the Elysee for a long time, though the President had passed close to him, it was not allotted that by his hand Louis Napoleon should fall. He gave himself up to the police and fully avowed his design. On search- ing hima pisto) loaded and primed was found on him. Itis generally admitted that Walker is a person of weak intellect. He isto be confined in a madhouse.— His father has died since the arrest of his on.

“THE ISLANDER” AND ITS COR- RESPONDENTS. ir has been a relief to us, and no doubt to our readers likewise, that we have been spared the trouble of reading the Jelander for the last fortnight, it being extremely difficult to meet with a copy of that pre- cious production during our visit to the country. ‘To the honour of King’s Coun- ty it must be said, that few farm houses. there will tolerate the unclean thing, al- though Numskul! has attempted to fost it upon the people by offering it to them gratuitously, the attempt has been a sig- nal failure; the people of King’s County, with a very few solitary exceptions, would scorn even to light their pipes with it.. The impossibility of seeing the regular issue of the Islander, therefore, during our absence from town, will account for the circumstance of there being no refer- ence in late numbers of Tua Examiner to all the tiresome abuse which has been heaped upon us. Since our return. we have glanced at the last two Numbers. In the paper of the #2th we notice a letter from William Douse, who, in the tre spirit of the bully—unable.to reply te our observations on his late conduci— gives vent to his malice against us on purely personal grounds, We do not dream of proseeuting Douse for damages, because, were we even inclined to enter a court of law, it would be hard to prove that we had sustained injury from the evil report of an individual whose word is utterly valueless, whose public choracter is 80 atrociously vile that his abuse is lees tobe dreaded than his praise. Jouse i# heartily welcome to enjoy his sneers at our expense on the score of poverty. We would prefer to be poor aij our life rather then resort to the miserable shiftsand dis- honest practices by which, as Donse knows from experience, some people ac- quire wealth, or the semblance of wealth if we are poer, we are not compelled, fur ) aubs'stence, to follow Douse’s exainp™ and b take garselves to, the cmp'oymeny