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‘ How To Ascit‘n'r. N true Ace or a lioness—"An “elleemedogr spon ent." of some Journal unknown to the writer begin, requested the editor of the same to publiph directions for discovering the age of horses ; the following were returned :—

In purchasing a horse, not the least, important mat- ter is to be able to tell his age. In transfers ofordiiiary farm and saddle horses, great iinpositions are often practised upon the credulous [and uninitiated purchaser. Toprevent this, (one rent an extent as possible for the future, .is'tlié object olg this communication to the public. The mostcertain means of ascertaining the age of a horse is to examin’mhe changes which take place with the teeth._ .The twelv‘d f gt. teeth begin to shoot in about two‘weeka after the is foaled. These are called

colt teeth, and are shed at different periods, and re- ‘ placed by others. When the colt is about two years and a half old, the four middle ones dome out; in about 'i another year, four others are lost—and in another year, orwhen the horse is {our and a lialfyears old, the four list are shed. These last are replaced by what are called§corner teeth. They are hollow, and have a “ black mark- in their cavity. They are scarcely visible, and the cavity deep, when thevhorse is four and a half years old; they begin to fill when he is six and a half, and the mark continually diminishes and contracts till

the horse~issaven or eight years old: when the cavity fills up and the black mark is obliterated. The horse acquires his canine teeth or tushes about his fifth year. The two in thelower jaw begin to appear when he is between three and four years old, and those in the up- per javv five or six‘montlis after. They continue very sharp-pointedtill six. At ton,the upper seem blunted, ' worn out and long, the gum leaving them gradually; the barer they are, the older the horse.—Fiom ten to four- teen, it is difficult to tell the horse's age—it is sufficient to know he isold, and under the hard treatment which is given to horses generally, the conclusion will be, that he is worth but little. -

Errsc'rs or A Ncwsmran on INDIANS.—The follow ing extract is from Mr. Catlin’s recent work on the Ame- rican Indians: 1.?

" The sensation I produced amongst the Minatarees, while on the Upper Missouri, by taking from amongst my paint apparatus an old number of the New York Com- mercial Advertiser, edited by my kind and tried friend, Col. Stone, was extraordinary. The Minatarees thought that I was mad, when they saw me for hours to- gether with my eyes fixed upon its pages. They had difl'ervent and various conjectures about it, the most cur- rent ofwhich was, that l was looking at it to cure my

eyes, and they called it the “ medicine cloth for

, eyes.” I at length put an end to this and several e ally ignorant conjectures, by reading passages in it, w ich were interpreted to them, and the object of the paper fully explained, after which it was looked upon as a much greater mystery than before, and several'liberal offers tvere made me for it, which I was obliged to re- fuse, having already a beautiful garnished robe from the

hands ofa young son of Esculapius, who told me that if ~

he could employ a good interpreter to explain every thing in it, he, could travel about amongst the Minatarees, Mandala, and Sioux, exhibit it after I was gone, getting rich with presents, and adding greatly to his list of me- dicines, and it would make him a great Medicine Man. I lell. with the poor fellow his painted robe and the newspaper; and just before I departed, I saw him on- fold it to show some of his friends, when they took from around it eight or ten folds of birch bark and deer skins, all of which were carefully enclosed in a sack made of the skin of a pols-cat, and undoubtedly destined to be- come, and to be called, his mystery or medicine bag.” Tun Gascmmuar.—Among the numerous calls upon the attention of the seekers for entertainment no exhibi- tion is so novel as the artificial skating ground now to be seen at Jenning's Nursery in the New Road. While, out ofdoors, the sudden thaw has effectually put its veto upon skating, under cover, with a temperate atmosphere, will be seen some of the best skaters in London per- forming all their evolutions, until now only to be dfme \v 'e the thermometer has been below freezing point. ’1‘ rough the courtesy of Mr. Kirk, the inventor of this Glaciarium, we tried the quality of the material, and , ad, while skating, that it has been justly said it is tor than had ice, but not so good as good ice. It had also been stated that the compound is saponaceous, but ‘Mr. Kirk moat emphatically contradicts the erroneous assertion. The composition is crystalline, containing sixty per cent. water, the other forty being (we believe) ingredients to prevent the ordinary atmOspheric influ- fliee from dissolving it, even at a very warm tempera. turhi; The tout ensemble of the scene immediately sur- , ,rou ing the “ frozen lake” is similar to a Siberian _ : ‘tfi'hndscape, and this picturesque addition is designed with ‘ g, excellent taste and artistically executed. The frozen “ plants and. trees, covered with a hour frost, have a most natural appearance, and the whole scene is elaborated to very admirable efl'ect. There is also an excellent model of the whole hereafter to be carried into execu- tion, this execution being but a miniature ofthe projec- tion.'—London Atlas.

BANKINGl—A dying banker thus addressed his eldest moxie“ You may suppose you are going to inherit‘ a , la: fortune, but you are mistaken. I have no property, logothe bank is insolvent to the extent of £200,000. Onthe death of my father, who died of a broken heart, I found the bank was hardly solvent; I at first resolved toclose the concern, and pay off the creditors, but .I. allerwards determined otherwise. I proved my father’s will for a quarterrofa million, and set up large esta- blishment. This gave me the reputation of wealth, and increased the business of the bank. I have lived in splendour, as you know, for many years. All your brothers and sinus are handsomely provided for, and to you, as my eldest son, I now leave the bank. I have ap- pointed you my sole executor to_ my will. You have only to prove my property to any amount you think pro- per to name, and if you manage your affairs prudently, ‘ the bank may last out your time as it has done mine.” 4Yorksliire Gazette. '

Ya'uxnn INGENUITY.—-We understand that an inge- niodsand worthy mechanic in our vicinity has. in pro-

essrand nearly completed, a loom that will knit a per- oet stocking or glove without a seam. The loom may be propelled by hand or foot power, or by water, and the cost will not exceed $30 or 840.“ What will your good old dames say to such an innovation upon their prerogative? ” A pest upon your machinery—give us the good old .way."——-Springfield Gazette. -

Stuns ENOUGH ALREADY.—A solicitor, who was re- markable for the length and sharpness of his nose, once told a lady, that ifshe did not immediately settle a mat- ter in dis 9, he would file a bill against her. “ Indeed, fir,” ui lady, “ there is no necessity tofilc your bill, for I am sure it is sharp enough already.”

UNITED STATES. . ,

Bos'ron, Feb. Ill—Wear INDIA Srnasisrts.—Adv19cs from Havana to the 15th,.ili't. state that the four' British West India Steamers had" ‘ ‘dri'ived nt Havana. The Sol- way, Lt. Britten, (which arrived at galize,‘ onduras, no date, and sailed Jan. 22, for Havana) sailed o > the 4tliTlor.L Vera Cruz. The Forth, Lt. Fayres, sailed collie 2d for how Orleans. The Toy, Lt. Hayden, arrived on the lst inst. In 28 days from Southampton, via Barbudoes,6w. and sailed on the 4th for Balize, Honduras. The Thames, Lt. nestle; 30 days from Falmouth, vt'a Surinnm, Deinnmm, and Tobago, arrived on the 3d, and remained in porL‘Daily .ddvertlscr-

__ :1: ‘ COLONIAL.

S'r. Jonx, N. B., FEB. 19.—Housr: or Assnnrtm', Feb- l5.—Resignalion of two of the Executive Councillors—Mr. Wilson said, that as there Were rumotirs in circulation that two of the Executive Council had found it necessary to tender their resignation, and that such resignation had been accepted, he wished to know, from the proper quarter, whether they were true. It was ofthe highest importance to that House and to the country, that they should have cor— rect information upon the subject.

The Honorable Mr. Johnson then rose and said, that he had tendered his resignation, which had been accepted, and that, therefore, he was no longer a member of the Govern- ment. - _

The Honorable Mr. Weldon, in reply to the question from

the Honorable member from \Vestmorlnnd, said, he hMl only to say, that, nfler the vote which he had given on Iqu- nestlny last, he had felt it his duty to iliscinburrnss the .(10- veinment in carrying out those views which were consular- ed essential to the welliirc of the country; and he had, therefore, tendered his resignation as a member ofthe Exe- cutive Council. Tliut resignation His Excellency had been pleased to dccept, utid he was no longer a member of the locnl Government. - ’ Mr. \Vilsonoxprcsscd his regret that any thing should have occurred to render it imperative on the part of.the Honorable Gentlemen, who had the confidence of the country, to resign their offices as members of the Govern- ment.

Mr. End said, that with the exception of the present Go- vernment measures, the hon. Gent. in question had deserved the thanks ofthat House and the ftill confidence of the country. He had risen to add his meed of praise, his just praise, to what had been said.

LIGHT Houses IN Carr: BRETON.—FOI‘ 20 years pre- vious to the Light Houses being erected on St. Paul’s and Scutarie, the loss of shipping on those Islands, and the eas- tern part ofCape Breton, averaged 2,000 per nnnum ; and in some instances the loss oflife (several ofthe vessels linving passengers on board) was frightful in the extreme. These casualties were attributed by many to the want of Light Houses; and after numerous representations, the attention of Government was finally called to the subject, and those splendid .Liglit Houses were erected at the cost of the Mo- ther Country, and are now in full 0 ieration.—-'I‘hey are said to be equal to any on the coast 0 Great Britain, and are furnished with a liberal establishment of men, boats, cloth- ing, and other requisities for the relief of those unfortunate persons 'who may be wrecked in their neighbourhood. These establishments are placed under the care of active and zealous superintendunts, who have been extremely for- tunate, during the short period they have been‘ in charge, in assisting on shore and affording relief to several hundreds of their‘ fellow beings, many of whom in all probability, would otherwise have perished—Spirit ofthe Times.

Revenue Currnns—Jt is generally believed, that since the Revenue Cutters have been employed for the protection ofthe Fishery, not only has that of the Island improved, but, we are informed, all along the cost ofNova Scotin, they have made greater catches of fish this season than for years previously,—whereas the Americans have taken very few, which we see remarked in several of their papers. We think it would be advisable to have another vessel or two employed in the service for the encouragement ofthis valu- able sourco of wealth, both to our merchants, and hardy, in- dustrious fishermen, who toilfrom morning till night, in wet

nd dry weather, often exposing their lives to obtain for themselves and their familiesn comfortable living,—-aud why should theynot meet with every encouragement from the Legislature ?—-Ibi'd. ‘

OOLONIaiL LEGISLATB‘RE. HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY.

TUESDAY, March 1.,

The Order ofthe day, for the House in Committee on the Bill to consolidate and amend the several Acts for the pre- servation of property at Georgetown, and fur preventing accidents by fire, being read ;

Mr. Pdliner moved, that the House do accordingly resolve itselfinto the said Committee. -

Mr. Thomson moved, in amendment, that the said Bill be referred back to the Special Committee who prepared it, for reconsideration.

Mr. Thomson’s motion was negatived-Ycas 6, Nays 10.

The House then resolved itselfinto Committee on the said Bill;somc ofthe Clauses were got through, after a long dis- cussion upon cash, when, at a late hour in the evening, and several members having retired, the Chairman reported pro- gress, and obtained leave to sit again the following day.

\Vsnnssnav, March 2.

The Fish Inspection Act amendment Bill, and the Con- tral Academy Bill, were severally read a second time, and committed.

In the afternoon’s sitting, the House again went into Co m- inittee on the further consideration of the Georgetown As- sessment Bill ; after several hours spent therein, it was ob- served that several Members bud retired,wlien the Speaker . resumed the Chair, and at half-past seven, p. m. adjourned the House for want ofa Quorum.

Tncnsnar, March 3.

Mr. Fraser, from the Committee appointed lust Session, with leave to report this Session, on the Petition‘of divers inhabitants of Lots 15 and 17, praying that a road may be opened through the farm of James Ramsay, on Lot 17, to the sea-shore, presented the Report of the Committee, which is us followeth :—

The Committee appointed last Session to examine into and report upon the Petition of the inhabitants of Lots 15 and I7, praying for a right of way to the Shore through the Farm of Mr.dames Ramsay, Lot I7, have to report, that they have examined the said Farm, where the contemplated Road is required, and find that the distance from the end of MaSsouclic road to the desired landing place, at. the water’s edge, is 823 yards; and that the bottom of said landing place is of a hard nature, and the water deep enough, close to the shore, for the purpose of loading or unloading any common fishing boat.

Your Committee have further to report, that they have examined the proffered landing place, at Rusliy Creckpoffcred by Mr. James Ramsay, upon his getting a fair remuneration; and that the distance from the end of Mascouche Road to said place, is 1210 yards, being about 19 chains longer than the place prayed for—on 10 chains of which a Road is required to be made through a spruce swamp. That the bottom of the said proffered landing place at Rushy Creek is of a soft nature, and from all the information that could be got, the depth of water is somewhat less than where the Petitioners pray for.

Your Committee have further to report, that a Road through said Farm, as prayed for, would be a very great loss to the owner, and that considerable compensation would be required.

And further, that it is the opinion of your Committee, that if a sum of money was granted to open a Road to the proffered landing

lace at Rushy Creek, and a Slip or Hard extended some 40 or 50 est into the water, it might, to a. certain extent, answer all the pur. poses required. ' ,

Yet your Committee are decidedly of opinion that the line of Road through Mr. Ramsay’s farm is the best, provided the House will go to the expense of opening same. '

Ordered, That the said Reportbe referred to a Committee of the whole House on Saturday.

The Contract entered into by Isaac M‘lsaac, for building ii Wharf at Minchin’s Point, opposite Charlottetown, was referred to Mesrs. Palmer, Le Lacheur, Maclean, Long- wo'rth and Thomson, to report thereon.

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The House went intoCommittee on the Bill to amend

reported to th: House, :1 me ndnient t ereto—w ic . . ' . o;

algal-louse. The object ofthis Bill is to give pozgii’ntg‘tszb- thirds ofthe inhabitants of any‘Scliool Distiip] , they have scribers to‘th'e supplplrt of yhplllczailjpgadyylléeilgr School, to or hat-e not any 0 ii or c n i_‘ .d d th t mey have

ssess the remaining one-tlnrd, prow e. _ u . hive" “r sass: 33d.lfi.“l{.".‘i£.¥e§$§‘sne- The House went into 0 A for the estab— rntion ofthe Bill to alter and amend the ct n Mr lislimcnt of a Central Academy in Charlottetow é of.tbe Macdonald in the Chair. The Hon. A. Lanle, snow“ the Trustees of the Academy, and the Rev: ll ri) t1 ttegown Teacher of‘a School recently established in at cave it as, were severally examined at the_bar. 'l he feimei g Chiefly

's o inion that the falling off in the Academy was giving to the responsibility being equally dwidedbbeztzze‘: the 'I‘eacllers, wllercns, he thought, there ought to e Ch“- muster. He was satisfied With the progress his ova- wn dren were making in that Institution. Ibe liev:Mi(1. .[Iloob- dwelt chiefly upon the great difficulty there eXiste _ 1 fans taining suitable school books. When theseaexlairninnt; Sit terminated, the Committee rose, and obtaine cave

H‘ ' r '- naTlieOBSfllll-ilal’ope, by command of His Excellency the Lieutenant Governor, presented to the House certain~ I‘eln- rlers subinitted'l'or the erection of n. Fence to enclose tlic Jail-Vard at Cl‘inrlottctownl,1 reEeiVelql in compliance With t it,

s”; w, ' is House to is lxce ency. . . l‘h'i’l‘bbalbi'ilelf}ofthe Day, for the House I'll Committee, lto consider the expediency of bringing in a Bill to regulate t is Fishery Reserves in this Island, benig read; . The'lloiise accordingly resolved itself into the said Com- mittcc.

Mr. Hudson reported, that the . Resolution; which Resolution was again Table, and is as followeth :— I ' . ‘ . h

RESOLVED, That it is the opinion of this Committee, t at the [louse be recommended to order a Bill to be brought in for the regulation of the Fishery Reserves in this Island.

And the said Resolution bciug again read, and the ques- tion put thereon; ,_

Mr. Palmer moved, in amen

ndinent was agreed to by

Committee had come to a read at the Clerk’s

dment to the said Resolution, that the following be added thereto—~“ the said Bill to be “ framed on principles in conformitv With the Despatch of “Lord GLenelg, Her Majesg’s lute Secretary of State for the “Colonies, dated the 10th May, 1838—01‘ otlierWtse be “framed on principles difl'crent from those agreed to and “insisted on, by the House ofAssembly at the last two Ses- “ sions.”

The House divided on the motion of amendment:

Yeas—Messrs. Palmer, Hudson, Lougworth, Yen—'4.

Nays—Messrs. Clark, D. Mucdonald, Gorman, Macmtosh, Macliirlune, Thomson, Macneill, Fraser, Beck, Montgomery, W. Dirigwcll, Rue, Dalzicl, Le Lacheur—14.

So it passed in the negative. I _

The question being then put on the said Resolution ;

The House again divided:

Yeas, 14. ~ Nays, 4.

So it was carried in the affirmative.

Ordered, That Mr. Clark, Mr. Montgomery, Mr. Le La- cheur, Mr. Macintosh, Mr. D. Macdonald, Mr. Thomson and Mr. Dalziel be a Committee for the purpose mentioned in the above reported Resolution.

FRIDAY, March 4. ,

An engrossed Bill from the Councxl, intituled An Act to amend an aid iiitituled ‘An cht to re ulate the performance of ‘ Statute Labour on the Highways, an lfor other purposes there- ‘in mcntioned,’ was, according to ort or, read a second time.

Mr. Rae moved, that the Bill be printed, and the further consideration thereof pestponed until another Session.

Mr. Thomson moved, in amendment, that after the word “Bill,” all be struck out, and the following inserted—“ be “referred to a Special Committee, to report thereon, by “amendments or otherwise.”

The House divided on the motion of amendment:

Yeas—Mr. Thomson, Hon. Mr. Pope, Messrs. Forbes, W. Dingwell, Clark, Dalzicl, Montgomery, Gormau, Yeo, Beck, Hudson, Longworth, D. Macdonald, Macfarlaiie, Hon. J. S. Macdonuld, Mr. Muclcan, Mr. Palmer—I7.

Nays—Messrs. Rae, Le Lacheur, Macintosh, Mncneill, Fraser—5.

So it was carried in the affirmative.

Ordered, That Mr. Palmer, Mr. Longwortb, Hon. Mr. Pope, Mr. Montgomery and the ' Hon. J. S. Macdonuld do compose the said Committee.

The Bill to amend the Act for the appointment of Fish Inspectors, and the Bill in further amendment of the Small Debt Acts, were severally forwarded n stage, aileron anima- ted discussiou upon the merits of each.

Sa'ruitnav, March 5.

The House again went into Committee on the further consideration of the Bill to amend the Small Debt Acts. After some time spent therein, the Chairman (Mr. D. Muc- douald) reported, that the Committee had gone through the Bill, and made several amendments thereto; which amend- ments were again read, and agreed to by the House.

Mr. Rae objected to the Report being received, because the Bill did not correspond with that which was agreed to by this House last Session, and which was ordered to be printed, in order that the public might have an opportunity of expressing their opinion on the subject. The present was a Bill ofa very different nature; it contained much that was not ndvertcd to in the Bill oflust year, and it left out one important item. He would therefore move, that the Bill be rc-committed, with an instruction to the Committee, that the clause suspending execution fur three months nfler judgment, contained in the printed bill of last year, be in- serted iii the present Bill. The motion was negativcd ; Yeas, 3; Nays, 16. ,

The Bill was then ordered to be engrossed.

The Order ofthe Day, for the House in Committee, on the Report ofthe Special Committee to whom was referred the Petition praying that a Road may be opened through thedfarm of James Ramsay, on Lot 17, to the sea shore, being rea ; .

_The House accordingly resolved itself into the said Com- mittee—Mr. Beck in the Chair.-