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shettered the glass. I |e Shea swears that the ehots came first, and it 1s for you, gentlemen, to say whether the evi dence of Dr. Jenkins and other repudate citi zens is to be taken in preference to that of men

of low standing in the community. In this I maintain the defense has failed. Again, as to the ground that the shots were tired at the crowd, and on this the counsel dweit at con siderable length. You have heard every wit ness for the crown swear that the shots were fired in the air, and when we take the evidence of a witness for the defense, Mr. Hughes, one of our respectable citizens, who swore that the shots fired from the door of the Hall were fired in the air. You can easily perceive that this rt of the defense is disposed of. Mr. ughes’ evidence is corroberated by that of our witnesses. True thedefense have brought one fellows here to prove that the shots were fire at the crowd. but why have they not put on the stand Mr. Bowers anl other respectable citizens who, as witnesses in a former trial, testitied that the shots were fired in the air. But 1 think the evidence of Mr. Hughes, which is borne out by the witnesses for the prosecu tion, should be conclusive as against that of several young fellows, who appear to be in- terested parties and of the same character as the traverser at the Bar. If it is, then, the decision of Judge Peters in a former trial goes to show that firing the shots from the hail was neither a violation af the law nor any justifica- tion for throwing the stones and other riotous ce mduct on the part of the crowd. We are @old that one of the Orangemen stands in- dicted for firing at young Higgins, but that is a matter independent of this case; but even as to that, all our witneases say that the shote were fired in the air. The boy Higgins, him- self, swears he believed he was wounded by a stone; and although Dr. Creamer, who did not examine the boy’s arm until the following day, believes the wound to have been caused by a bullet. Dr. Jenkins, who examined the acim shortly after he was struck, says 1t was no bullet wound. With the exception of P. Shea’s evidence, you have no proof whatever that Higgins was fired at; and, after con- sideration, you will scarcely belicve that a mau in his senses would take deliberate aim ata boy apart from the crowd. The next question is, was the traveiser at the Bar, Thomas Mc-. Closkey, one of the parties in the riot. To prove this we have examined seven witnesses, who swore that they saw McCloskey throwing stones. The counsel for the defence main- tained that there was no direct evidence against the traverser, and that althougi one witness swore to McCloskey, they failed to identify him as Thomas McUloskey. But you have heard the evidence of Marshall Flyan who identified this man as one of the parties shouting aud throwing stones. He has also been identified by William Wood, Pollard. McKie and others so that you can have no coubt az to his being engaged in the riot. Now gentlemen I think we have shown you that the defence have failed to sustain their case, and that we have satisfactorily proved that there was a disturbance—that there was

no insult offered by the Orangemen on that’

evening; that they were not guilty of any act of agression ; that the crowd were not justified in throwing stones or attempting to haul down the flag, and that Thomas McCUlosky was one of the parties. The evidence which I have read will, I trust, compare with your notes, and I trust you will group the evidence to- gether ani weigh it carefully. You have a duty to perform, and I ask you not to shirk it, for the public look $> you as the guardians of its 1izht. I leave the case in your hands, fully persuaded that you will give a decision on the facts before you, and that, without fear, favor or affection. I have simply lsid the facts before you, and ei- deavored to show that the disturbance in which @ io tr.verser at the Bar was engaged is 1ot an v'tence — a particular society or class, but ssainst the laws of the lind, with which you have to do, and not with any denomination. ! ask you to give the case your careful consid- eration, and feel satisfie.! that no outside con- sideration will influence your verdict, since on it, in a great measure, will depead the welfare aud peace of society.

One of the last official acts of Pius IX was to restore to Scotland her hierarchy. The following are the arrangements :—There are to be two Archiepiscopal Sees—St Andrew’s and Glasgow. The seat of the former will be in Edinburgh. Four new Bishoprics have been created, namely Gal- loway—with seat at Dumfries—Dunkeld, seat at Perth—Argyle and the Isles—sear at Oban, and Aberdeen with seat in that city. Archbishop Eyre will continue in the Archiepiscopal See of Glasgow, while Bishop Strain will be raised to that of St. Andrew’s. Bishop McDonald at present Bishop of the Northern District will be Bishop of Aberdeen-- while the Rev. John McLachlan, Rev. George Rigg and the Rev. A. McDonald have been nominated res- pectively to the Sees of Galloway, Dunkeld and Argyll.

Tue Northern Light has, we think, reached the climax of her misfortunes. Georgetown has generally been set down as friendly to the iceboat. Charlottetown witnessed her first bungling efforts, and Pictou frequently held her at arms length. Now, however, Georgetown frowns on the luckless child of Sewell. There she lies at the very mouth of the harbor jammed in a field of ice. Winds and tides are entreated to come to the rescue.

Tus Amateur Orchestra] Club are busily preparing fer Mi. Earle’s Concert, and for a Concert of their own, to be given in a short time. The cause of the delay is, we hear, that the Club had their music pur- joined after their second Concert. The pieces now on rehearsal are well chosen, and will be appreciated by the public.

ACKNOWLEDGED, with thanks, donations for the Soup Kitchen from ‘‘A Friend,” Mr. W. I. Lord,butcher ; and ‘‘A Friend,” West River, through Mr. Horne.

Tue Lighthouse at Shelburne Harbor, N. S., was Lurned down on the 21st. The fire was the work of an inceudiary.

On Tuesday night last the Free Baptist Church, at Port Medway, N. S., was des. troyed by fire.

AnotuEerR Wholesale Dry Goods House— George Winks & Co—has gone under in Montreal.

Art Belleville, Ontario, Dr. Allan has been ease age on charges of abortion and wt

THe Datty EXAMINER.

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~~ PEBRUARY 26, 1873.

“DOMINION PARLIAMENT

House of Commons.

(From our Special Parliamentary Corres-) | pondent, ) Orrawa, Feb. 21, 1878. ROUTINE BUSINESS.

Since the notable close of the debate upon the Address the Commons has been occu- pied in the nomination and organization of its Committees and in transacting routine business, preparatory to settling down to the hard work of the Session. The indis- pensable page is ever on the run, carrying petitions, bills and motions from the mem- hers to the Speaker, and from the Speaker to the Clerk. The routine business is car ried on in a manner somewhat different to that followed in our own Legislature. The

appointment of Committees, for instance, is made in this way: Session the Premier moves that a Committee be appointed to strike Select Standing Com- mittees. The motion is of course carried, and the Committee, which is composed of the leaders of both parties, meets the fol lowing day. At the meeting the Premier submits alist which is corrected and mu- tually agreed upon, the majority of the members of each Committee being support- ers of the Government. The Premier pre- sents his report the next day, and the day after that it is adopted. In the meantime itis printed on the votes and proceedings and is open to the inspection of members. The several Committees meet subsequently, in their respective rooms, and appoint their Chairmen. These Committees perform the really heavy work of the Session, and both shorten and lighten the business of the House. MINISTERIAL EXPLANATIONS.

On Monday Mr. MeKenzie made his Min- isterial explanations. When he said the many changes in the Cabinet were the re- sult only of simple and natural causes there was an audible smile from members on both sides of the House. His speech was short, and he evidently felt that the least said the better. He feelingly alluded to the illness of Mr. Blake, and expressed great regret that the country would be deprived of his invaluable services.

Sir John’s reply was in excellent taste. His remark that the removal of Mr. Cau- chon had relieved the Government from a very embartassing position was felt to be very apropo. His kindly and forgiving na- ture were made evident in his allusions to the cause of the retirement of Mr. Blake. He seemed to forget that Blake had called him a convicted criminal, and to think only of the present distress of his great opponent. His remarks were, [ think, received by the members in the spirit in which they were made, but there were not wanting Grits outside of the House who, on true Grit principles, could say, ‘Oh, Sir John’s afraid to tackle Blake.”

ANOTHER BRITISH COLUM3IA GRIBVANCE.

Yesterday Mr. Decosmos ventilated another of British Columbia’s many com- plaints against the present Administration. Mr. Decosmos sits upon the Government benches, but that does not prevent him from presenting the grievances of his Prov- ince in a most forcible manner. The charge he made yesterday was in brief: British Coluinbia is alarge country with a small population. In 1873 Mr. Decosmos was Premier of British Columbia, and with a very laudable object in view, that of open ing up the Province for colonization, his Government determined to borrow a mil- lion of dollars ; and he was deputed to go to Canada or England to negotiate the loan. Arrived at Ottawa he submitted his views to the Government, of which Sir John Me- Donald was Prewier. Sir John, with that care for the interests of the whole Domin- ion which has ever distinguished him, ar-. ranged that the money should, on certain conditions, be borrowed from the Do- minion Government, at one per cent. less than it could be borrowed elsewhere. In accordance with this agreement, British Columbia applied to the McKenzie Admin- istration for an advance of $400,000, which advance the McKenzie Government refused to make. In consequence of this, British Columbia was obliged to go to England in order to obtain the money necessary to pay for the works, which onthe faith of the agreement with the Dominion Government they had contracted for. The capitalists of England having heard that the Dominion Government had withdrawn it promise, re- fused to loan the Province the money ex- cept at a rate of interest three per cent higher than that which the money was to be ob- tained from the Dominion Government, the difference entailing on British Columbia a direct loss of $280,000. For this amount Decosmos demands satisfaction.

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WE see that Mr. Perry, in the Dominion Commons, is singing in lofty strains the magnificence of the Premier’s reception in Souris. That reception, Mr. Perry should know. was entirely non political. Indeed the bulk of those who received and enter-

ae SL The Rogistry Offices.

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“Dzacon Cranpse has_ been deposed from the editorial chair and the boy Norman has taken his place.” ‘This is the latest in- telligence which 13 going the rounds of the Law Courts building. We very much fears that the officials of that most snug Oliice will not be able to congratulate themselves upon their champion.

The Presbyterian stated that the receipts in the Registry Office for this year will be $1,500 less than its expenditure. The boy Norman, at the suggestion of his chief, flies to the rescue of his department ; but his at- tempted defence is really nota defence at all. We are told that the Presbyterians statement is ‘‘ wild,” ‘‘ reckless,” ‘*extrava- gant,” ‘‘untruthful,” We., &e., but no facts, are given; and over-weening, self- esteem, and intense self-complacency, lead this young official to believe that his own unsupported assertion will be accepted as a statement of the truth.

The statement of the Presbyterian (which we transferred to our columns) is so far in- correct that it has very much understated the case against the Registry office. We

On the first day of the ;shall give some facts, and challenge the

Patriot and the Argus to dispute their ac- curacy.

Fact No. 1. In the month of January, 1878, the amount paid to the officials in the Registry Office was over $530. If the same amount is paid them every month, their yearly salaries will cost the country six thousand three hundred and sixty dollars. The receipts, as shown by the Journals of the House of Assembly for 1877, show the revenue of the office to be $3,083.85 ; to this add twenty percent. for increase of work, and we have a revenue of $3,700.62. This deducted from the expenditure gives an excess of expenditure over receipts of TWO THOUSAND SiX HUNDRED AND FIFTY- NINE DOLLARS AND THIRTY-EIGHT CENTS.

The boy Norman in a postscript to his editorial in the Putriot states in the Argus, of to-day, ‘‘ The Registry Office was never on such a good footing as it is to-day, the work is well up.”

Fact No. 2. The work never was so far behind. The certificates of discharge of Mortgages have not been registered since the year 1875. These certificates are of the ut- most importance to the persons who execut- ed the Mortgages. They are not only the proof of the payment of the Mortgage but their effect is to revestin the mortgagors the title to their mortgaged premises. The law requires an entry of thes certificates to be written in the margin of the record and signed by the Registrar, and until that has been done they have not been ‘ entered upon record.” For the last two years this has not been done except, perhaps, in a few isolated cases. By this neglect of duty those who have given and paid their mortgages are not placed in the position to which, by law, they are entitled. ‘There 1s no want of definiteness in these charges. Let the Patriotand the Argus with all the help the boy Norman can give them, answer them if they can.

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Rev. D. Fitzaerald’s Lecture. Tur Rev. D. FirzGeratp delivered a very instructive lecture in the Y. M. C. A. Hall on Friday evening last, on ‘*Know!l- edge is Power.” ‘There was a very good au- dience, and at 8 o’clock the lecturer was in- croduced. He commenced by showing what knowledge is and how it is acquired. Knowledge is an acyuaintance with facts, persons and things. Wisdom and knowl- edge are not the same: knowledge is the power of knowing, while w.sdom :s the pow- er of applying knowledge to its b ss uses. * * %* ‘~he alphabet may be the first study of man, and he may use the simplest w ris to expres his ideas. Tuese, simple as tiey are, lead on to tle develo, ment of ability and power by which he can measure the distance between heavenly bodies, and reckon with accuracy their varied revolu- tions. From the lowest step of the intel- lectual ladder he may gradually ascend and reach the highest region of thought and re- flection. * ** Noone can learn every- thing. To know all things even imperfect- ly is impossible, but to know a few things fully, and such as are necessary for our in terests, are within the reach of all. With- out knowledge or the means of enlightment a man cannot discharge the duties devolved upon him. Hie can not become a_ useful member of society. Although knowledge is power it may be put to gvod or evil pur- poses. For instance, electricity is good for conveying messages frum one part to an- other; but it is destructive to life and prop- erty in an uncontrollable state. * * * Knowledge is acquired by reading, writing, observation and experience; by tne use of the senses, sight and feeling, by reflection, and the proper use of our reasoning power. The lecturer here particularly dweit, and showed how senses, sight, feeling, etc., are to be employed in order to acquire know!l- edge. To obtain knowledge we must be content to take step by step- to advance a little ata time. ‘* Rome was not built in a day,’ nor can a nation be made in an hour. * * It is as man risees, his powers and their capacity for improvement will be increased; he will see more extensively and act more effectually day by day, and if he goes on through life growing in knowledge and in

tained Mr. McKenzie were Conservatives, and had the Premier indulged, in his Souris} speech, his passion for partizan animosity ; to the same extent he indulged it in Char- lottetown he would not have had a cor- poral’s guard to do him honor.

AtraovueH the police are endeavoring to abate the street corner loafing nuisance, it seems that their efforts are to a great extent futile. Try a heavier fine, Mr. Stipen- diary.

I. 0. O. F.—A_regular Convocation of ‘Port la Joie Encampment, No. 13,” will be held at Odd Fellows’ Hall, to-morrow (Wednesday) evening, at 8 o’clock.

Tere have not been any one cent post- | age stamps obtainable in this city for nearly e month past. Who is to blamet

effectual and moral power, and if his spirit- ual progress keeps pace as it ought with his intellectual advancements, he may expect witi the Divine blessing that he is feeling the sweets of his existence. * * * The lecturer then at some length noticed the progress that has been made in some of the principal branches in art and scienze, viz., astronomy and philosophy. At the close the lecturer was tendered the usual vote of thanks. The next lecture will be delivered by the Rev. John McLeod on the

Brat of March.

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Tue Sisters of the Convent De Notre Dame

‘are engaged at draping St. Dunstans Cathedral

for the memorial service on Thursday.

Tue American and Colonial Mail arrived at Cape Traverse at one o'clock to-day.

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New Advertiscanents.

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WEST OF ENGLAND HOUSE, Great George Street,

SELLING OFF.

NHE subscriber, in returning thanks to his customers for their patronage during the time he has been in business, begs to inform them and the public generally that he intends closing up his present business and will sell at

REDUCED PRICES,

the Stock now on hand, until

The First Day of May.

Any person wishing to go into the

Dry Goods and Grocery Business

will be treated liberally for the purchase of Entire Stock & Premises

with immediate possession if required.

All persons indebted will please make im- mediate payment of their respective accounts.

W. W. STUMBLES. Feb, 26, 1878. --3i

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REFORM CLUB. by BAF BIUIC Temperance ‘eeting

UNDER THE AUSPICES OF THE

Charlottatawn Reform Club,

WiLL BR HELD IN THE

CLUB HALL,

ON

Wednesday Ev’g, 27th inst,, AT EIGHT O'CLOCK.

Addresses will be delivered by several prom- incnt geatlemea favorable t» the cauce.

There will be an opportunity offered to any one who may wish to sign the pledge.

FREE TO ALI. JAS. McKECHNIE, JOHN W. SCOTT, President. Secretary. Ch’town, Feb. 25, 1878—2i

A LL the Painters of Charlottetown and vicinity are invited to meet at the resi- dence of Mr. PETER H. TRAINOR, Kent street, on Wednesday evening, 27th inst., at half-past seven o’clock, to take into consider- ation the condition of their trade. Feb. 26.—2i

WANTED!

New Ndvertisements, Mr, Barle's Concert! CONCERT of ‘VOCAL & INSTR.

LA MENTAL MUSIC will be given ig

Y. M. ©. ASSOCIATION HALL

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FRIDAY, the 1st proximo,

Tickets 50 cents each, to be had Dodd's Medical Hall, where a plan of the - tings can be seen on Wednesday, the 27th instant.

Family tickets of six, $2.00; of f

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Tenders for Poor House,

ENDERS, marked ‘ Tenders for Poor House,” will be received at the Poor House, until SATURDAY, 9th March, from persons willing to furnish the following sup. supplies :-—

FISH,

KEROSENE OIL, SOAP,

HOMESPUN CLOTH,

- FLANNEL, UNBLEACHED COPrTon, WHITE ss WINCEY,

SHIRTS and DRAWERS, HATS and CAPS, Also for performing the following services:

TAILOR’S WORK, SHOEMAKER’S * UNDERTAKER’S “ All necessary information can be obtained ag the Poor House from the master. The Commissioners do not bind themselves to accept the lowest or any tender.

GEORGE W. HODGSON, Sec’y Commissioners, Ch’town, Feb. 25—dy pat 3taw till 9th

JAMES HOBBS, ©

CABINET MAKER,

Cor. Kent and Prince Streets, Charlottetown.

NHE SUBSCRIBER, in returning thanks to his customers and the public generally for past favors, would take this method to so licit a further continuance of their patronage. I am better prepared than ever to execute any orders that may be entrusted to me.

The latest styles of all kinds of Household, _

Office, Church and School Furniture, made from well-selected and seasoned stock, at short notice.

Special attention paid to Cutting, Making and Laying Carpets. . *

a Repairing neatly done, at short notice.

I would also invite the attention of Trustees of City and Country Schools to A DESK, one of the Cheapest and Best ever offered here for School purposes. Please call and inspect it at my Show Koom.

JAMES HOBBS.

Corner Kent and Prince Streets, : Ch’town, Feb. 23, 1878.

Union Bank of P. B. Island.

1,000 MBN!

to bring their Cloth and Trimmings to

Joseph A. McDonald's

TAILORING DEPOT,

and have their Clothing Made to Order in FIRST CLASS STYLE,

and Save Money, as we will allow 10 per cent. discount for cash on our former low prices for Tailoring during the next three months.

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FIRST CLASS FITS AND WORK- MANSHIP GUARANTEED.

Ladies’ Sacques and all kinds of Gentlemen’s Garments cut at very reasonable prices by Mr- Nicholson.

JOSEPH A. MACDONALD,

Sidney Street, one door east of the late Hon. D. Brenan’s. Feb. 23---Sin tues & sat.

Buy the American Ie |

MURHEN Bh, WHEEL

—AND THE--

BAND HUB WHEELS,

For Sale at

W. &. DAWSON & CO’Ss.

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A GOOD LOT OF

AMERICAN WOOD STOCK,

Rims, Spokes, Shafts, Ete.

A FEW SHEET-IRON BODIES,

with seat all complete, at Manufacturers’ prices, at

.W. E. DAWSON & CO’S.

Jan. 1$ -2aw ar 3i

TYXHE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING of the Shareholders of this Bank will be held at their Banking House, in Charlotte

‘town, on Wednesday, 6th March, st

twelve o'clock, noon, to elect Directors for the ensuing year, and transact such other business as may be laid before the Meeting. GEORGE MACLEOD, Cashier. Ch’town, Feb. 23—iw

PENNY READINGS

S. PETER’S SCHOOLROOM, Tuesday Kvn'g, Feb. 26, 1878.

Doors open at 7.30. Admission 25 cents. Feb, 21—dy pat till 26th.

A GRAND FANCY DRESS —

CARNIVAL |!

WILL BE HELD AT THE RINK,

On Thursday, Feb. 28th, 1878,

Commencing at 8 p. m. (Sharp.)

RULES:

No one will be allowed to skate unless Costume. Persoaation of Religious orders will not he — o gentleman will be allowed to nate & — character, hos nly those taki in the Carnival will be allowed in the Sain Rooms. Strict order will be enforced in all parts of the building.

ADMISSION :- Gentlemen and Ladies in Costume will be admitte 1 free. Seasoa ticket holders for promenade, 25 cts Non-ticket holders for promenade, 50 cts.

The F.ink will be suitably decorate for the occasior..

Galbraith’s Band will be in attendance, and aa perform a select programme from 8 till

p. ma.

All intending to take part in the Carnival must hand in their names to Dr. Strickland 0a or befors Tuesday, 26th instant.

Ch'town, Feb, 19, 1878. ed a

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