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The Victory— Yesterday.

By the election of Mr. Bovyer, the} ,,,.

Local Government have scored a very | gratifying and significant triumph. It is | pow evident that they possess in as full measure as ever the confidence of the independent farmers—the bone and sinew of che country. In 1882, at the general election, Mr. Nicholson was elect- ed for the same district by a majority ef one huadred; now—two and a half years later —and seven years after they assumed office—Mr. Bovyer was elected by a majority about equally as large, Mr. Nicholson polling 570 votes iv 1882, avd Mr. Bovyer 813 in 1886. This is a complete vindication of the policy of prudence and economy ; an a defisite and positive sign that the faroaers are ia full sympathy with the efforts of the Government to obtain the fuldiment of the Terms of Union.

Good News from Boston.

“Arranzements are being made to place a com- modious ard powerful steamship, in connection with the well-known steamers Carroll and Wor- eecter, on the Boston, talitax and Prince Leward Island line on or about April 1.“

With reference to the above pars- graph, which we clip from a Boston paper, we tind, upon enquiry of Messrs. Carvell Brothers, the Ageuats bere of the steamers of this line,that they are advised of the arrangements referred to, and the prospects now are that, in addition to our old friends the “Carroll and “Worcester,” we shal! have auother large, fast and commodious steamers torun in coupec-

tion with them. This is gratifying news. We wish the steamers every success.

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What Does it Mean?

Mr. L. H. Davres, M. P., was to leave Ottawa for Boston on the 11th inst., the day fixe! for the consideration of the Rie! motion of want of confidence. Since the execution of the Metis chief, Mr. Davies has been somewhat reserved in his opiniens aneut the fate of the Northwost rebels. Yet, it ia well koown, be is in the habit of siring his views on the floor of the House on every possible occasion, aud surely he will return to the Capital in time to state his opinions on the Riel affair. In the event of his returning before the debate on that question is over, he will have an opportunity of indulging ta one of his three hours speeches. But it is just pos- sible that if he does return, he may remiio silent for once, and thus the world will never know what he thinks about the hanging of the rebel chieftain, Riel. His constituents, however, would realiy like to know.

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The Riel Question.

The Patriot is very much exercised because the question on Mr. Landry's resolation in the House of Commons, expressing regret thet Riel had been executed, was pi in a direct form so that the House could meget the ques- tion fairly, without any amendment or side issue of any kind. The Grits don’t like to face the question squarely. They want to introduce amendments. They are afraid to take the vote on the real merits of the case. Not long since they were clamorous for Riel’s execution. They would hold the Ministry at Ottawa “personally” responsible if anything were allowed to interfere to save this murderer from the gallows. This cry was kept up by Grit organs everywhere uutil the execution took place. After that their tune was changed. They charac-! terized the éxecution as a “ judicial murder,” 2 “tragedy,” and such like. But now that they are called upon to vote the square ticket on the bald question of Riel’s execu- tion, they squirm anit wriggle terribiy. They are very wrathy becaase a motiou is made in the House of Commons on which they must vote yea or nay, speci- fically, as to whether Louis Riel should have beem executed. Mr. Blake will have to “ say the word” one way or the other, and his followers, who have been wait- ing for that ‘‘ word” as to whether ,Riel was a “ traitor and murderer” or not, will have to stand up aud be counted on one side or the other

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Mr. Cameron’s “ Correct List.”

Ir will be remembered that Mr. M. C. Cameron, M. P., not long siace accused the Conszervatiee Ministers of ** scandal- ous nepotism’; and published a long list of officials who, he said, had been appointed by Misisters who were their relatives. Tne Examiner poioted out at the time that, with the fine iustiact which characterizes the true Grit gen- tleman, Mr. Cameron had not scrupled, without cause, to heap dishonor over the | grave of the Hon. J. C, Pope, and ven- | tured to express the opinion that his charges against other Ministers would be found to be as false, if not as mean, as those directed against the late lament- ed Minister from this Province. It appears that this opinion is correct, The

Toronto Mail shows that in by far the larger number of cases ou which Mr. Camerou’s charges of “scandalous nepotism’ were based, the officials

named are either not at all related to members of the Government, or were appointed Jong before the Ministers

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“Sir John Macdonald-s brother-in-law, late Deputy- Minister of Justice, draws a pension," &c. Col. Kernard was in the service long .before he became related to Sir John, and was pensioned by Mr. Blake.

“J. P, McPherson, his nephew, is a clerk in the

Public Works at a salary of $1,000.°° No such ofticer. Mr. A. D. McPherson was appointed by Mr. Mackenzie. “Hagh J. Macdonald, bis son, is the solicitor of Cc. P.R. Mr. Macdonald is not the solicitor of the C. P. R., but his firm fll that position for the land department of the railway, the appoint- ment being solely in the hands of the latter.

“Thomas Patterson, Hon. Mr. Bowell’s son's

father-in-law, is Customs peaeest at Ottawa.’

Mr. Patterson was an official before Mr. Bowell,

jr., married his daughter. ;

“Dr. Chapleau, Hon. Mr. Chapleau’s brother, is clerk in the House of Commons.” Dr. Chapleau became an officer in 1869, long before Hon. Mr. Chapleau entered the Dominion Parliament.

“_. Chapleau, another brother, is clerk in the Department of State.“* Same answer.

“a Langevin, Sir Hector‘s brother, draws $3,400 as Clerk of the Senate,‘** Was in the service before Confederatlon.

“Robert Romain, Hon, Mr. White‘s_ brother-in- law, is settled as stationary clerk for the House of Commons.“ Appointment made by Printing Committee, of which Hon. Mr. White was not a member.

“Thomas Ryan, his cousin, holds an office in the Customs at Montreal,“ ‘There is no relationship.

“Fred. Toller, Sir Leonard Tilley‘s brother-in- law, Comptrolier of the Dominion Currency,” Entered the service before his marriage.

“HH. P. Sandal, his cousin, clerk in the Cus- toms.** No relation.

“T, O. Sandal, cousin, tide-waiter.“ tion, Eutered service in 1860.

“iW. B. Jones, cousin, collector of Customs,“ No relation.

“D). E. Hannington, uncle, collector of Customs at Shediac, now pensioned.“ This gentleman received this appointment in 1834, twenty years before Sir Leonard entered public life.

‘Mr. Benford, another brother-in-law, in the Inland Revenue Department.” No such person in the departinent. There isa Mr. Hanford there. but he is not a brother-in-law to Sir Leonard.

*Louts Burpee, a son-in-law, in the office of the Privy Council.” No relation. Entered the ser- vice in 1887, and before he was married. .

* CARVELL, a nephew, Senator in 1881.” Sena- tor Carvell is not a nephew. He married Sir Leonard’s first wife’s brother's or sister's daugh- ter.

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Lobsters for New Zealand.

For some time past, several persons largely interested in the lobster trade have had iu view the opening up of a new market (so far as this Island is con- cerned) for lobsters ; and we are pleased to leara that steps are now being taken towards this end. It is well known that a Jarge portion of such goods, after hav- ing been shipped from this side, find their way to New Zealand and Australia, and there realize good prices. Considerable corresponeence has been exchanged with these places during the past twelve months, aud late advices are very ep- couraging for operating next season in that direction. At first some obstacles may appear in shipping to such a dis- tance as few men would be willing or able to wait for returns until the goods reached their destination. But if, as we are given to understand, it is the intention of several shippers to form themselves into a company for this purpose, we see no reason why they could not make direct shipments to these countries. All that is required is a little pluck and some capital, both of which commodi- ties, we are assured, can still be found in this Province. It is proposed to put asailing ship onthe berth here about the 1st July next, having a capacity for from 8,000 to 10,000 cases, tg sail divect for New Zealand. There ‘caa be no doubt that, if brought to a successful issue, this new departure wonld prove of incaleulable benefit to those engaged io the lobster business in this Province. One of the chief drawbacks that lobster when have to contend with at present is, that after making large advances they have to wait a considerable time before the lobsters are packed and ready for shipment ; then instead of being able to make direct sales in the Eoglish markets, to which far the largest portion of such goods are sent, shippers are frequently obliged to consign to agents in London and Liverpool. This, uuder the most favorable circumstances, is au unsatisfactory way of doing business, for it not unfrequently happens that these consignments are held over tor several months at a heavy cost, and fiuaily when account sales are received, accompanied as they too often are by a long list of charges, shippers fiad that there is no money init. Now, we do not expect that this oljectionable feature of the trade can be immediately removed under the proposed scheme ; but may we not fairly hope that if such a trade with New Zealand is once worked up, foreiga buyers may be attracted te-this Province during the fishing seasoa, aud those who are known to put up only good and reliable brands, may find purchasers ready to buy on the spot. We wish the promoters of this scheme success, aud we trust that during the coming season we may be enabled to chronicle the departare of one of our Island ships laden with the productions of our own Province, for the distant shores of New Zealand.

The Gillis Commutation.

Tue following official letter was received by High Sheriff Longworth this afternoon: Orrawa, 8th March, 1886.

wee reference to my telegram of this day, l|havethe honortoinform you that in the eases of the convict Alexander Gillis, who was tried before the Honorable Mr. Justice Hensley, at the sittings of the a Court of the Prov- ince of Prince Edward Island, at Charlottetown, in January, 1886, for the crime of murder, and

havin been convicted thereof, was sen- tence to Death, such sentence to be carried into execution on Thursday, the

llth day of March, 1886. His Excellency, the Governor-General, on bebalf of Her Majesty, has

thought fit to order that such sentence of death passed on the said Alexander Gillis be commuted into imprisonment for

the term of his natural life in the Dor- chester Penitentiary.

You are hereby directed, in pursuance of the Act, 38 Vic., Cap. Section 24, to convey the said convict to that Penitentiary.

You will also be pleased to acknowledge the re- ceipt of this letter.

I have the honor to be, Sir, Yeur obedient servant, G. POWELL, Under-Secretary of State. To the High Sheriffof Queen's Charlottetown, P, E. Island.

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Tue forms to be used in amending Lists of Voters can be obtained from Mr. A. A. McLean, Secretary of the Liberal-Conserva-

chiained their portfolios. Here are a yee of the instances adduced by the al. The quotations are Mr. Camer-

tive Association. Voters will take nocice that all applications for amendment will require to be filed with the Revising Officer on or before the Slst day of March, t.

“VICTORY !

The Election Yesterday. BOVYER ELECTED! Libra Comers Trinmphant,

Tus weather yesterday was as fine as could be desired ; and the contest throngh- out the Second Legislative Council Dis- trict of Queen’s County was lively. The

effort to score a party victory, which would seem to show that ‘the tide had turned.” But all in vain. The Liberal-Conservative voters came gallantly up to the polls; and the victory is theirs. Following are the re u ns herrd from —open to correction :—

The Police Inspection.

Prectsecy at 11 o’clock this morning the police force of Charlottetown, in diversified uniform, wero drawn up in 4 semicircle vefore His Honor the Stipendiary, who, in compliance with a resolution passed by the City Council, proceeded to instruct them as to the performance of their duties with regard to the enforcement of the Scott Act, His Worship the Mayor occupied a seat beside the Stipendiary, and there was present a delegation from the Dominion Alliance.

flis Honor opened the proceedings by remarking that hitherto the police inspec- tions had been private, and that this was the first in pection thrown open to the public. His reason for so doing was that, for the first time since he became Magis- trate, the City Councii had thought fit to pass a resolution asking him to see that the laws were enforced, and a delegation from the Dominion Alliance had waited upon the Council and himself with a view of emphasizing the request.

With regard to the police force and the performance of their duties, he himself was perfectly satisfied, though a portion of the press had seen fit, with very little knowl- edge of the subjcet, to write articles, mak- ing violent attacks upon the force for every trivial dereliction of duty. Without laying himself open to the charge of egotism, “he supposed that he was in a position to know more about the performance of the police duties than outsiders, and he re-iterated that he was perfectly satisfied with the police and their efforts in the cause. He ihen indulged in a very laudatory review of the personnel of the force and their achieve- ments since he had beew invested with the ‘supreme control,” and ventured the assertion, that no other city with a like Police Force could show such a satisfactory state of affairs and almost total absence of crime. He remarked in support of his assertion that crime had decreased 50 per cent. from what it was six years ago, and as one result of the vigilance of the police some 390 odd prosecutions against illicit selling had been instituted, Trae! the police had had the assistance of Mr. Curtis, License Commissioner, the Dominion Al- liance and Mr. Crawford, Inspector under the “Dominion License Act.” Mr, Curtis was not now in a position to prosecute; the Dominion Alliance evidently did not intend to prosecute further at present; the ‘Do- minion License Act” had been declared illegal, and Mr. Crawford's occupation was gon—sconsequently, in the future, the police would have to rely upoa their own efforts. The police had been sworn to enforce the law. He, the Magistrate, had been sworn to see the laws enforc-

ed. It was not for either of them to question whether the law war a good one or not, or whethes

it was likely to effect the desired end, Their plain duty and only course was to enforce the laws of the city, the laws of the Province, and the Dominioa laws, so long as they remained on the Statutes, irrespec- tive of whether they were good or bad. He then referred to the suspensions lately made for intemperate habits. These sus- pensions had been made very reluctantly on his part, as they affected the best men under hia control; men who had done their duty faithfully in other respecta, He had inquired into the circumstances, and after due deliberation had affixed tho penaliy which he deemed adequate; and, in his dealings with the Police Force, he did not proposo to hold a public investigation, as demanded by the press. Should his action not be deemed satisfactory, he could be removed at short notice,

He then called upon the members of the Fores to carry out the law. Ia thia they would have the moral support of many, which would make their work somewhat easier, On the other hand, they would encounter the opposition of mauy who thought the law undesirable. If any member of the force was not prepared to do his best, either from fear of being called an “‘informer,” or from dread of offending a strong party, it would be better for him to resign his position and cease to be a policeman, as the law would have to be enforced. Other matters upon which the police generally were instructed at their inspections, were, properly speaking, of a private nature, and would be deferred until the next monthly inspection.

He then called upon His Worship, the Mayor, who said he had no remarks to offer after what His Honor the Stipendiary had aaid, as he had gone very fully into the matter. The police then salaamed and with- drew, stern determination being depicted upon each countenance.

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Opposition exhausted themselves in their

Under the Auspices of the

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St. Patrick’s Night.

PROGRAMME. PART I,

HALL;

St. Dunstan‘s Choir,

Mrs. Strickland.

Dr. Gallant. 12. Piano Duett—“‘Irish Airs™............+seereer es The Misses Murphy and Cahill.

Prof, Caven. 14. Solo Vocal—“‘Ireland's Freedom™..........+---

Mrs. Gaul.

Messrs, Strong, Fletcher and Blanchara.

St. Dunstan‘s Choir. “God Save the Queen.“

Admission—Reserved Seats, 50 cents; Unre- served, 25 cents. Doors opén at 7.15 p.m. Concert at 8 p. m. JOHN HENNESSY, Secretary. March 16, 1886.

PE. ASLARD BAILY

GEALED ‘TENDERS, addressed to the under- signed, and endorsed

“Tender for Steam Coal,”

will be received until SATURDAY, APRIL 10th, inclusive, for the supply of Six Thousand (6.000) Tons of the best fresh-mined ROUND STEAM COAL, for locomotive use, Tenders to state the price per ton of 2,240 lbs., delivered as follows :—

Charlottetown.............--4¢-++-3450 tons, ar ‘ 3400

Summerside.......:..----++-47 9994 2 GeorgetOwn..........eeereteerees ‘ i Souris)....++++- Ras bicncdonereenese 300. * Cape Traverse......--.-..988*+-+ 150

At least one-quarter of the whole quantity re quired, at each of the above-mentioned stations, 'to be delivered on or before the 30th day of JUNE next, and delivery of the whole to be completed on or before the first day of OCTOBER, 1886.

The first payment will be made in J uly, and monthly thereafter. Ten (10) per cent will be retained from each payment until the final and satisfactory completion of the contract.

The Department does not bind itscif to aocept the lowest or any tender.

JAMES COLEMAN,

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ENTERTAINMENT.

N connection with the Second Methodist Sabbath Schvol an Entertainment will be given,

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An arrangement of eatirely new music, including Solos, Duets and Quartets.

aw Give us a full house. Programmes furnished at the door,

Admission, 15 cents,

By order of the Committee. March 15, 18°6.

1. Chorus--“Let Erin Remember the pays -

10. Solo Vocal—“'Katie's Letter"...,.Lady Dufferin

11, Solo Vocal—“Ehren on the Rhine“™.. Hutchison

13. Solo Vocal—“‘Rhein Wine“,...........++++ Gray

Instrumental—“ Always Jolly” Waltzes.. Resch

16. Chorus—“‘ Merry Spring**.......-.----++- Borghi

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Ch’town, Feb. 27, 1886.

JAS. PATON & GO, MARKET SQUARE,

FFER special inducements to purchasers of House Furnish-

Those in need of

a > Salk a Leitch. GOR. aco op tobe cakenndsssiten ie<1 srt nue 1. Rodd’s, B. P. Road........ 2 vi) 2 ‘s Choir. 3. McLure’s, B. P. Road... . 13 £3 es ae ait 3. Hughes’, Covehead Road 17 33 | 2. Solo Vocal—“Life is all Checkered w . 4. Duck’s, Pleasant Grove... 19 10 Sorrow and Joy......cesee..sseveeeevceed oore 5. Beene -ibittes ooo coe = : 2 Mrs. Roome. 6, Bedford..........+ eSeseeore 2 : _ “ey ‘“ Lysberg 7. Tracadie Cross Roads..... 60 g| 3. Piano Solo—“Valso Beillante aeeione Lysbers 8. Mount Stewart.........-.+ 46 48 Miss Caven. 9. pigneghes F pace reeeeeeees - = 4. Solo Vocal—“God Bless Old Ireland“........ + 10. Johnston's River.......... § Mrs. Blake ; 11. Lot 48, (Muteh’s).......... 27 10 —. Ch’town 15.—wkly. 12, Southport ncccgetbOecesecess 34 16} 5. Cornet Solo—“Irish Airs*.......-+++-+++- Moore ‘ , March a y 13. Lot a ihane®..- pe ceee ates = 7 Mr. Fletcher. - 14, Pisquid Road .........++0 35 — 7 ncn) Ine aes , 46 15, Cherry Valley...........+ 34 21} 6 Solo Vocal—“*The Meeting of the Waters aden 16, Vernon River........5 see 26 64 scerscesevagsesesempessagssennaeacsccsge ses q i7. Murray Harbor Road... . 56 33 Miss Hickey. 18, Caledonia r=. © 30 iZ) 7, Solo Vocal—“Believe me, if all those En- 19. Orwell Cove.........--+--++ 27 25 dearing Youfg Charms™............--+- Moore 90. Pinette Mills.............> 56 28 Mr. M d 21. Mrs. McLeod's, Lot’ 58.... 26 16 Mr. aynar . eS RE SSS 27 78| 8, Chorus—Happy and Light“,...... seen nee 23. Wood Islands.. ccueedaeceee 16 32 St. Dunstan‘s Choir. 813 707 ADDRESS. Nicholson‘s majority in 1882 was 100. PART 11, sates ~ 9. Clementine. oo icine cc ss ts op 0 White

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Hissolution of Co-Partnership.

rEVHIS ia to certify that the partnership heretofore existing between the under- signed, carrying on business under the style and firm of B. WILLIAMS & CO., has, on this eighth day of February, A. D., 1886, been dissolved by the retirement of Mr. B. Williams from the firm. Dated this 8th day of February, A. D., 1886 BENJAMIN WIUUIAMS, JAMES BARRETT, AUGUSTUS DOWN. Signed in the presence of Gao, ALLEY.

Referring to the sbove notice, we beg to inform the public that we have assumed the liabilities of the above-named tirm, and have been authorized to collect all debts due to the same and to grant receipts for the same ; and we take this opportunity to inform our friends that the business of the late firm will be carried on by us, at the old stand, Powaal Wharf, under the name ard firm of BARRETT &€ DOWN, and to solicit a con- tinuance of the patronage extended by them to the late firm.

BARRETT & DOWN. Ch’town, March 15, 1886,—3i

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