HASZARD’S GAZETTE, FEBRUARY 9

daeadby the government: and yet, with all

‘these influences. the majority is decidedly against the g-IVIBFIIIIIGIII, and I have no doubt, -but to one, or to all these influences combined, that at least four members of the present House who will be found sup orting the government, owe their seats. Sure y, Sir, we are not to be told that in consequence of His Excellency’: Government having been left in a minority in the House, that lie is going to becouie a party Governor. Sir, I for one do not believe it; but is not His Excellency’ called upon (knowin the use that is made of his name) to state pub icly that he has not desired these Petitions to be circulated. I have often heard it stated (I do not know by what authority) that Ilis Excel- lency has declared in reference to the influence exerted by his present Council in appointments. .&c., that in all local matters he was, according to the constitution, bound to take the advice of his Council, unless. indeed, any attempt was made to interfere with the rerogative. or Im- perial interests. when the beliests of his Coun- cil would not be attended to ; in fact, that while there was a radical government he was bound to support them, and when a change took place. when the Conservatives had a ma'ority, they should have his sup rt ; that they ave now a majority, His Excel ency is not ignorant of, as I believe a majorit have already addressed him on the subject 0 Departmental Government, and I think that Addresses approving of the principles of the majority ought to be cir- culated through the length and breadth of the land, for si atures, which would doubt- less convince is Excellency that his Go- vernment are endeavouring to mislead him, forI doubt not that two out of cvery three individuals in the Island would sign such an Address, bein thorou hly tired of the present government. 'eril t iere was a necessity for reform, but not we a reform as the self-st led liberals would be likely to accomplish by t. ieir Liberal Reform Association. ou tsonie of their number could see that they had not given satisfaction to t e eat mass of the eople, and that they had, therefore, at the Iiustings, given them their discharge, by re- turning to Parliament a majority opposed to them, and who would reform them in spite of themselves. I am, Sir, yours, &c., TRUTH. Township 48, 8th February. 1854.

CHARLOTPETOWN TOTAL ABSTINENCE

CIETY.

At the formation of the above Society, the Cominittee—in order to render the Public Meet- in of an interesting character—determined on procuring lectures, for the season. on such a variety of subjects, that, whilst bearing on the important and wide spreading cause of Temperance, they should, at the same time, minister to the instruction and entertainment of the public generally. In accordance with this design, a re ular course of Lectures was commenced, the rat, on “Temperance in con- nection with the Physical History of Man, was delivered by Captain Orlebar, R. N.; second, on “ Woman, her influence, and the importance of enlistin that inliucnce on the side of Temperance.” iy the President, John Iawson, Esq.: and the third, on “ Temperance, in connection with Education," by the Rev. D. Fitz. Gerald.

Thus far, the Committee have ever reason to be satisfied of the judiciousness oft e course they have adopted. The above lectures possess- ad is amount o ractica in orssiation,rare brought before an audience, and which cannot fail toexercise a beneficial influence ori those who availed themselves of these eminently intellectual treats.

The next lecture will be delivered on Tuesday. 21st instant, by the Rev. Mr. Narrawa ,'on “Temperance in connection with Legis ative Enactment,” ivhen_it is to be ho d that our Legislators will avail themselves 0 that oppor- tunity of hearing arguments in favor of.the Mains Law, which will,no doubt, beofsufficient force to carry conviction to every unpnyudwed min '

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There is a Petition now handing about for signatures, addressed to His Excellency the Lieut. Governor, pruyin him to dissolve the House of ‘Assembly. in case that body should make any alterations in the resent form of Government. And there is a counter Petition, praying his Excellenc not to dissolve the House unnsce rily. We a all give them both in our next.

Arrivals in Europe from hence. Griivessnd,Jsri. 7—Ediih. Liverpool, Jun. 9- Bellons—I0ib, Idulia, Despsich—-llili, Sir Alexan- dsr. Queensiown. Ilth,Ccmmodorc. Lverpool. Jan. Iiili, Sea Nym b—lllh, Gsrirude,—I5Ih, V_irs o— ISil'i,Nia urn, inns-—l9Ih, Commodore. Bide ord, Jan. I8! . Request—I5th, Nugget. Nsngle Bay, Jan. ISIII, Energy. . The English Mail arrived last niglit at8 o'clock. The News will be found in t e preeeeding columns

MEETING OF THE LEGISLATURE

His Excellency the Lieutenant Governor, accompanied by his Aides-de-camp, came down to the Colonial Building at 2 o’clock, where he was received by a detachment of the 76th Regiment, under the command of Captain Senhouse; having taken his seat on the Throne in the Council Chamber, and the House of Assembl having been sent for, the were dirccte to return and elect a Spec er. The Hon. John Jardine was elected and presented to his Excellency, who confirmed the choice 0 the House. His Excellency then opened the Session with the following

SPIIECH I Mr. President and Honorable Gentlemen of the

Lsgisloliu Council,-

Mr. , and Gcntlerneno/' the House] As-

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I feel much satislbotlon in now meetin the Inglslsturc for the despateh of public business. me months after t e General Election last

~ summer, a Requisition was addre to me several members of the Assembly, to summon you to meet on an early day, the considering that no tle should be lost, in 0, or to exclude legal enactment De rtrneritai Oflcers item

.3 lug seats in the slsture. I did not

tbl It expedient to a e to that reguest. bp- eaass It occurred to me that such ‘ epsrturs from , - course would have been con- strued Into an admission, on my part, that evils

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ing or holdin his seat in the General Assem- bly of this sland. unless re-elected after his acceptance thereof."

In re rd to the Legislative Council. I do not an erstand wh members 0 t t should be excluded (if such be really the in- tention), from psrticipstin , as they have hitherto done. in a share of the salaried or departuien tsl ofices of government.

hrce years have nearly passed away since I was instructed to introduce what is termed Re- s usible Government, in accordance with the e n repeated solicitations of many of Her Ma- jesty's subjects here. Since that time the Co-

ony has been pros iering, tranquil and content- ed; and judgin ruin my intercourse with the people, they are well entitled to the concession they asked for. f, however, they now seek for changes in the Constitution, I he they will be such as may contribute to the welfare of the community at large.—for while I feel confident every favorable consideration will be given to the wishes of Her Mnjesty’s loyal subjects, I am cquaily certain that no Colonial Minister, unless for very co ent reasons. will deem it expedient, at least by mperiai interference, to narrow or diminish the principles of self-government now established in this Island. Since its introduc- tiou, all the Acts which have been sscd b the Legislature, with the exception 0 one (sti I under consideration), have received the Royal sssent—a circumstance, durin a period of three years’ le islation, which believe never before occurre in any North American Pro- vincc.

You are aware that the Education Bill, which was described at a public meeting by one of our learned Jud s. “ as the wisest, the nobhzst and the best t at ever raced your Statute book,” came into operation ast Sprin . At that time there were of existing schoos about one hundred and ten—the num r con- templated by the Act was two hundred, all of which have been applied for and recorded in terms of its provisions, and many more are earnestly desired. The Government has seen- red the serviccs of Mr. Stark, an eliicient in- spector, thoroughly qualified for the task, and who is also prepared to carry out the views of the Royal Agricultural Society during his visits to the different districts of the country. He comes from the Normal Seminary, in t e city of Glasgow, most strongly recommended by Mr. Stow, the philanthropic individual by whose exertions that Seminary has attained its eminence, being known in distant quarters of the globe. where the svslem introduced by him is spreading its beneficial influence. Mr. Stow takes a lively interest in your christian and benevolent exertions in the cause of Education, and has urged on me to call your attention to the importance of perfecting ‘your good work, by the establishment of a sma Normal School, under the direction of the Inspector, where your teachers would be taught to ractice an uniforui system of training‘, which as proved so successful wherever it as been tried. If this can be accomplished. and I believe it can

t a moderate expense, this Colony, small in extent, will become great in the estimation of all who value the blessings which society must derive from an improved method of training the hearts and minds of the rising generation.

Mr. Speaker, and Gentlemen of the House of As- embly;

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The oaths appointed by law have been admin- istered to you to-day, in virtue of a Commission isued by me in the same form which has been used on all similinr occasions, narrating that the High Sherilfs have returned all of you duly elected and qualified to serve in the Assembly. I observe, however, that the High Sbei-iii for Queen's County has returned one of the Mom- bers for that County, “ duly elected, sub' -ct to the determination of the House of Assem ly on the scrutiny, and of the facts set forth in re- spect thereof.” This is an unusual return, and as such I notice it—its legality is a matter eu- tirely for you to decide.

I am happy to say that the financial state of the Colony is very satisfactory. On the 31st January, 1850, the balance of the Debt against the Colon was £23,579 lls . On the 31st January ast (I854). it was onl £3,028 11s 6d., a reduction of £25,550 19s 6} . in four years. In 1849, the revenue was £18,615 ; in 1850, £22,768 ; in 185], £22,500; in 1852, £31,283, and last year, notwithstanding the reduction of the duty on Ten, it was £35,345, including about £2,800, assessment impo the Education Act. An increase of Revenue is a sure indica- tion of the progressive state of the Colony, al- ways bearing in mind that Providence has been Jrosntiful in our harvests and other blessings,

I for which we cannot be too thankful.

The Estimates will be submitted for your consideration. I hope they will meet with your roval, and I doubt not you -will provide Su plies for the Public Service. st year Memorials numerously signed by individuals engaged in the export of Juniper nees, were presented to me, complaining of _a proposed, auiost probibitory duty op their export. I am sure it will be your inclination to avoid class legislation, and impose no higher duties on any particular article than are re- quired for the welfare, support and credit of the Province. Mr. President and Honorable Gentlemen of the Le ' Council;

giilatwe Mr. or and Ger.-llrmen oftlie House of As- ! 3

In Prince Edward Island unso.-tiled queslions have too ofien occasioned manv dilliculiies I hope I now allude ioihe last the Fishery l{eservea—I subject which has oecplpied much of the attention of ihe Government. lie lste Assembly prancin- ed an Address to me relative to these Reserves As similisr questions, sffeciiog Crown Rights, had arisen in some ruin of the Uniied Kingdom. it was cosidereil advisable it-forward a copy of the Assenibl_v’s Address to Her Msjcsiy's Govern- ment, and by a recent Despsicli from ihe Duke of Newcastle, his Grsce expresses " much satisfac- tion that this question has been so fully taken In lisiid by Ilis GOVt‘I’IIm(‘l'Il, with a reasonable ros- peel of a satisfactory issue." and promise al the assistance Her Msji-.sIy’a Government can sl pre- sent give, “ by consulting ihe Law (lflleevs of the Crown in England, respecting the legal NOW is be taken to assert ihe ruwn ighIs.' iih that view, his Grace rs aired luiher information. and it has been farnishs . When the opinions of s Law Oliicers of the Cruan are received the will be laid before you, along viiili various do- cuments connecied wlih ilis subject. In I mssniime.I slisll only say. Ilisi fulllllio adul in the public, in protecting the Fishery scenes, on which many parties may have lgnorssily ss- crouched, It has been the sinus wish of the Government, as it sppesredto ass been that of ihe lain Assembly, to deal with this question in a just and equitable manner. I shall have soon to bring under your notice, matters of a local nature, ulllollg oiIiers,ibe propo- sed wlibiirswsl of the Military ; bar I shall dose as usual by Msssass; and I will be happy at all

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SUMMARY OF PROCEEDINGS. l

The House proceeded to the appointment of Oficers, when the same personswere appoint- ed as in last session, with the exception of Mr. Pleadwell, who was appointed Messen r.

After His Excellency’s Speech had Eden read by the Clerk the House proceeded to the ap- pointment of the usual Standing Committees.

Hon. the Colonial Secretary moved, for leave to la before the House the Writ of Election for t e 1st District of Queen's County, after which a lengthy discussion ensued.

. Mr. Palmer submitted the following Resolu-

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“ Whereas the Writ of Election for the Re- turn of Members to serve in the General Assem- bly for the First District of Queen's County,s.s now propos to be laid on the Table of the House by the Hon. the Colonial Secretarv. is a matter relatingto the Return of Members to serve in the House, and therefore concerningthe privileges of this House: Resolved, therefore,

t this House feel compelled not to receive the said Writ, unless the same should become nccessar to be examined into a ii an aes- tion touching the Return of the It embers t ere- in mentioned, which may be brought before this House in such form and manner as are prescribed by the laws of this Colon , and as consistent with the liberties and privileges of Parliament.’ ‘

Moved in amendment by the Hon. Mr. Whe- Ian, seconded by Mr. Clark, that all be struck out after the word “Resolved,” allowin the preamble to stand, and the following an sti-

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“ That the said Writ be suiiered to lie on the Table of this House, no opinion being expressed by the Colonial Secretar or the Government in the mere act of proposing the said Writ to laid before the House.”

_ On the amendment being read, the House e .

Yeas--Mr. Mooney, Mr. McGill, Mr. Davies,

Hon. Mr. Warburton, Mr. Fraser, Mr. Clark,

Hon. Mr. Lord, Mr. Whelan, Mr. Wiglitman

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Nays—IIon.Mr. Palmer, Mr. Longwortli, Mr. Mclnod, Mr. God‘, Mr. Douse, Mr. Montgom- ery, Mr. Yeo, Mr. onroy. 1\Ir. Haviland, Mr. McAulay, Mr. Macgowan, Mr. McEa.chen——l2.

The question being then put on Mr. Palmer's Resolution, it was carried, on the same division —and the House adjourned.

lot the Beast! to! St. Michael's Church and Parochial House Iontague.

0 BE RAF!‘ LED. on St. I’uirck's Dny next, for

the above cbsriiiible purpose. a Lady’: Splen-

did I-‘uncy Work Box, made for the Catholic Bazaar

Halifax, where £700 was raised, by his Grace the

Arch Bishop, for the Nuns ofiliai City, and now pre-

sealed by Miss Phelun, for ihe above laudable under-

taking. Tickeis to he had fioni the Rev. Tlioinas Phelsn, P. P. and the following Indies.

Mas. P. Siiri-iisivs, ‘ Mini. (2. Dsmrssr. “ Jae. M‘DONAl..D. " J. IGG, “ R. Gi-in, " Tiios. Muaritx. Miss MA'l"I'I-IIIW, " P Wanxnn, we “ Pisacrt G.uu., “‘The winner can have £5 cash, if preferred to ihe Box.

THE JEWS.

Tux Eighth Anniversary of the Prince Edward

Island Association. in connexion with the I.on- don Scciety for promoting Chrisiinniiy amongst the Jews, will be he in the 'I‘eniperaiice Ilnll,'I‘o- mm-row Evening (Friday) IIic_IOIh inst. Chair to be taken at 1 o'clock. From Ilie nature ofilie iiiforliinlion to be laid before the Association, we have no doubt but the meeting will as usual prove to he a very interesting one. Chair will be taken by Mr. liens-

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200

River.

200 Acres on Lot No 8, embracing the West Point of the Island.

I00 Acres on 'l‘ownsliip No. 60.

Pasiurc Lot No. I38 in the Royalty of George-

town so Lot No. 95 in the lib hundred of Lois in

Town Chsrloiteioivn. Bpply to IVILLIAM FORGAN. Feb. ‘lib, I354.

FOR SALE. ACRES of land on Township No. 5| having a froul of 20 Chains on Montague

Westmoreland Parsonage

T the TEMPER.dJV‘(.'E HALL, Sr. VA. i.xr4-riivs:s' Dar Felirusr Mih instant. Admillsuce for Adults ls., Children alf price. unalious in work, will be ibnnklally received by the following Ladies. Mas. Jsiisxiru, bias. 'I‘. DIIIIIIAY. " I-‘i1-zo:ssi.n, " Ii. I'si.autn, " Curannna. " It. ROACH. Doors opened at I‘) o'clock, closed at 5 o’clock. apsned again at 7 o'clock, and closed ui I0 o'clock. ssimoreland Harbor, dib February, I854.

WILLIAilVI SN EESTON ,

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FIGS to inform his friends and Ship builders generally, that he is about to recoiiimence the business ofSAIL MAKING in this Isldnd. having spent twenty one years at the Trade in En land, during ivhich time he believes hegnvs full satisfaction

to these who employ '

srsiis:rics—Iienry Iinssard, Esq. Chsrloiieiown, Feb. 6, I854 6in_

NOTICE.

QEALED Tenders will be received unill the 25th I. of February, by the Subscriber. at his residence, from Masons, Bricklayers, Carpenters and Joiners, for Iliiilding a Brick House, 46 feet by 86, two sic- rie Plans and Specification to be seen at Mr. Ilsssr Sari-rii’s, Prince-sireei, who is appointed to saperintend the some in its erection.

Tenders for Plastering will also be received.

IIGE FOSTER, Stnnliope.

F‘Persons tendering. to specify for the uncle- ris s as well as the Labour leaving It optional wiih the employer to take either.

Charlottetown, I"eb. 4, I854. onSw

Carriages! Carriages I Carriages 2 HE Subscriber. thankful for past favors, isliss this cpportsuit to infcrin his friends, and the public gsnsrsll , that be has removed to Green's Shore and will be prepared Io furnish Carriages, of every descri ion. at the shortest notice; and he hopes by punclssliiy and good workmanship. to merits

share of public patronage.

JOHN TODD.

Green's Slt0I’e.Jsn. S0, ISM.

THE TERRACE HOUSE. II.._ E. MAWLEY iskes leave to inform his friends in Town and Counlry,tIis neighbouring Provinces and the irsvellingapublic generally, that he has opened a House of tsrisinineni under the above same, in that plesasnily situated and bgsuii. fslly finished siuises in Water sirsat lately occupied by lbs Hon. LP.'Yeaiig, and hopes by attention to the

AUCTIONS.

BY JAMES MORRIS. T Mount Stewart Furiu, Head of the Hills- borougli River, on Tuesday Ilia Idili day 0 Februsr next at I2 o'clock in large quantity of MARS} HAY, well ssvsd, will be sold in Public Auction. Also, on the same day, three or four COVVS and a few I-‘iirmii Implenieule, will be offered for Sale. A credit nfihree months for sums over £2 I0s. upon approved uoies. Feb. 4, I854.

(For (lie benefit «J all Concernrd.) UnderwrIter's Sale, Without reserve, by order of Asnasw .\li-rcissi.r., ire, Agent of ihe Underwriters. ILL be offered unreservedly for sale by Anc- lien, on 'I‘uesdsy, the flu February instant, st I0 o'clock, s. m., at the store of Mr. Jo n M‘Kis, Frericlilliver, cw ndon, the CAIIIEO of Ilis

-schooner “Msigiirei," wrecked al New London

Capes, being an extensive assortment of Goods and Merchandise, viz :—

22 Bales, I lies, 2 Cases of DRY GOODS. con- sisting of liroiid cloths, Doeskins, Moleskins, Printed

otions, Grey Cations, 'I‘icks, Blankets, Hand- kerchiefs. (silk and cotton), Threads, Fur Cups, and many other iirllclel. I bale cotton warp, ll chests ten, 20 sides sole l--ailier, 2 sets Ililwltl pipes, Hnll'l.mrrcl comp. iings, I crate earthenware, 6 vurni.-ili bruslies. 3 dozen corn brooms, I box pipes, lli buircls corn meal, I0 boxes tobacco, I8 punclieons molasses, 20 rolls ueais leather. 4 scuppers, Ii boxes glass, 2 double blocks, doz. buck is

900 bnrs iron from } to Ii inch,

8 cnsks of coinpusilicn bull bolts,

2 cans oil, 8 bags nails,

I cask varnish, 6 reams wrapping paper,

I ship carpenier’s cramp, 5 coils cordags,

2 barrels pitch, 13 bags spikes

29 kegs paint. I cusc vermifa

I box siileraiuii, I box Ladies‘ bonneis,

25 bundles composition copper rod tom

5-8 lo I! iiicb, I sell patent Windlass complete,

pull Wheel 2-! inches,

'I‘El{l\lS—I.‘usli on delivery.

GEORGE ANDERSON, Auctioneer. New Loiid n, February 6, I854.

NOTICE.

IIE Tenants on Townships Numbers Sixteen and Twenty-two. in this IrIlIIII(I,IlI8 properly uf‘I‘he Right Honourable, Laurence Suliviin, are hereby re- quired to make immediate payment of all arrears of rent due by them, otherwise rcccedings will be inali-