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FEBRUARY 14, 1888,

The Belfast District.

We learn that a rery general desire is throughout the dselfast District in favor of the nomination of A. A. McLew:, Bsq., as a candidate forthe vacant seat in (he Mouse of As embly. We under

at Bfr. McLean is not at all ambi- » obtain Legislative honors, and will not stand in the way cf a resident candidate of the Couservative party, should such an hosen ; yet he will not decline the waination should it be tendered

nservalives.

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«ity Council.

being expressed

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tious

one be honor of a him by the C

I'ne Mayor being ill, and the Recorder

not preset, and’ two of the Councillors entering. into » di spute about who should occupy a certain chair, and others leaving Meh ClLisgyti i wo. f the nvise, disorder anil wien, the. drst, vegular. annugl, meetin: of the City Council was net held last eo uieeg But'the crowd was ‘there ; and two of the newly eleeted (Morris and

the oceasion to

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prove lie

took adva itage of

truth of Tae EXAMINER'S state-

ment that they are not fit to represent a

decent city. It has been suggested that their remarks should be published in full ; bat the publication would only reflect dis- credit and upon the community which they (is) represent. Moreover, we tomake Tus Examryer a vehicle abuse and slanders as were uttered

disgrace

declin« for suc! in the Council Chamber last evening. siceiiiaemeenneiaal

-Mr. Edmund Collins lecture on ‘ before the Canadian Club of New York, and formio.y the first ju the series of ** Canadian Leaves, ' 4 series of new papera just issued by ta: Club, with the following words: ** Later on [imagine that I see a people—

concluded hia

intellivont, thrifty and well ordered—who, with roll of drum and the joyous waving of ; preseut misery flags, colebreate the centenuial anniversary of the oirth of Canada; and | hear states-

niueteenth tear of the

one which saw un- ‘the ties of the it seems as if}

men alluding to thts Confederation, as ¢! worthy mien strive t sister. »>d.

SwVe

Liter on still,

[ hear! thea relate w th pride that in spite! of thee wons treson, the loyalty and faith the people remained ee that they wone on adding and building, striviny: an lew until they crowned theic work with a nationhood that in the!

eyes of civ lized mankiad stood second to} none in prusperity, intelligence and general ' conten: met.”

Ottawa dispatch reports that Mr. Skinner, M.-P. for St John, will give the Goversment an independent support during

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the coming session. A like report has} for sum tine been current respecting our} Mr. Welsh. The Grit party may weéll turn p- ie. }

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—The Toronto World remarks that the! hope o! reformers once was that when Sir} John duported they would attain to power | withou: let or hindrance; now the proba- | bility is that the old man will attend the! funeral of the reforin party and indite its! epitaph.

Dela 3s on the N. B. and P. E. J. B.

Tue Chignecto Post apologizes for the | recent annoying delays of mvils and passeng- | ers on the N. B. and P. E. I. Railway. The Post says :

“It is undoubtedly very annoying to travellera to be detained on the road by snow- ' drifts or obherwise, but it is scarcely fair to compire the N. B. ead PK. J. Raidway with the [. ©. R or other large and long-estab- lished roads. The N. &. and P, E, 1. Rail- way has been opened but a short time, and the amount of freight avd passenger traffic has not yet been large envagh to warrant the employment of more than one set of men, con- sequently the regular employes are often overworked in stormy weather; but they have always had the reputation of being attentive to travellers and anxious to forward therm 43 rap dv as possible. Tne company expended alarge sum last summer in building snow fences "as to prevent delays in winter, and

although travel ou the line has not yet reacie . the degree of perfecton desirable, yet ; it must not be forgutten that travel on roads

with longer experience and better equipments is sounctimes subjected to vexatious delays, The derailment of the engine was en accident which might have eccurred on any roid, and it must be said in favor of the superintendent that he worked all day in one of the worst storms of the season to get the 'ocomotive on the track and prevent any further delay.” cata al ila ea Encouraging for Unsaccessful Writers,

Somebody in England who wrote some-

thing which nobody would publish, partly

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Ihe Future of Canada,” read |

opinion abont it.

A Sad Picture. *. A correspondent of the London Times describes the crofters as ‘‘ living in sqdalor Within wretched and overcrowded houses, ‘which are the common shelte? of cattle atid of human inhabitants.” This description, it is explained, does not apply to all; but here is a picture from Crossbost: ‘‘A erofter had for stock a cow, a heifer and four sheep, the animals lived “Wnder the same roof asthe family, they entered 7 the same door, and there was not so much as @ partition to separate the quarters of the cattle from those of the crofter and bis wife and children. For months these poor people have had noihing to eat except potatoes. So destitute have they become \'that even oatmeal is now regarded by them as a luxury. The clothing of these un- appy eroiters is scanty and of the poorest deseription, and the furnishing of their | cottages is wretched.” ‘** Many of the boys ‘and girls, the Times’ correspondent says, “were in rags, and it seemed ;marvellous. that they had lived so far through the. winter. In cme case seven persons were, acoommodoted in two beds. Frequently the only cover- ing of three op four persons inthe same bed ~.28Sinule thin and ragged blanket.” The people are crowded on their small and miser.ble holdings. In one township 45 Jors were divided among 70 families ; in janvuther 45 families were living on 21 hold- ings, and in another 30 holdings had to 'support 60 families. The crofters own very few horses—ia many townships there are none at all—and the people have to carry the seaweed from the beach to their farms in creels on their backs. And still these ‘poor people are loth to leave the country in /which their lot is so hard and their exist- ence so miserable. As the Montreal Star | remarks :— ‘* Poverty and suffering have not hardened their hearts or cooled their affections. They fare tenderly aud deeply attached to their ' kindred, and the idea of separation is painful ‘to them in the extreme. Measures are being taken to relieve their destitution, but all such irelief must be temporary. Before these people

| who belong toa fine race possessing great ‘capabilities, can, be made comfortable and seif supporting they must remove to acountry | where the conditions of exisvence are more favorable and where they will have a chance | of using and developing the fine qualities that | they possess. Staying where they are means and moral; physical and in-

' tellectua! deterioration through the future.” ’

a 8 = Nature's First Law.

The Chicago Times has feceived the fol- lowing auswer to an enquiry addressed to Archbishop Lynch on the subject of Cardinal Manning's recent utterance :

St. Mrcewae.’s PaLace, 1 Toronto, Can., February 3, 1888. f To the Editor of the Times, Chicago.

S1x,—I will answer your enquiry in a few words, being mach pressed for time. In the first place I endorse every word of the propo- sition laid down by His Eminence the Car- dinal Archbishop of Westminster, and I am astonished that there can be any second A man is bound by the first law of nature to preserve his own life and the mau who prevents his saving his life murders him—I quote the words of St. Augustine. He murders him. A manin shipwreck grasps a aug belonging to another; the man who takes that plank from him (unless to saye hig own life) drowns him, for he grievously fails in charity whose primary law is, ‘‘as you would that men should do to you, do you alse to them in lke manner.” His sin is the same who suatches bread from the mouth of a starving man. The starving poor in Ireland during the famine would hav been perfectly justitied in seizing on the food which was being conveyed to other couatries to be sold for tue bentit of landlords. Archbishop Mc- Hale openly announced this primary iaw of nature. With regpect to the maxmim ‘*Neces- sity has no law,” I would gay ,“* Necessity has a law.” That law is the first law of nature, the law which imposes on every man the ob- ligation of saving his own life, if he can, and this Iw of necessity overiules all positive enactments, No law deserves the name of law which prevents a man saving his own life.

Yours faithfally, Joun JoserH Lynca, Archbishop of ‘1 oronto,

SIREN 2 eae Civil Service Reform.

If, after this, a,civil servant in the United States uses his influence or authority to coerce the politics! action of any person or body, or to interfere with any election, he becumes liable to dismissal. The same penalty is by the new rules prescribed for

‘the offence of using influence of any kind {to procure the dismissal of any person who

refuses to be coerced in his political action, or into contrjbuting muney or services for political purposes. The punishment to be awarded to any vivlation of the Ciyil Ser- vice Act with respect to soliciting or re- ceiving assessments or contributions for political purposes is dismissal. Special care is taken to protect the candidates for einployment in the public service from the wiles and devices of partisans and bigots. It is especially provided that in no exami- nation shall any question be put that shall directly or indirectly bring out the competi-

for a joke, partly for revenge, tovk the troth'e to copy Milton’s *‘Samson Agon- istes, gave it the tile of ‘* Like a Giant Reire hed,” and sent it to the round as if a nev and original poem. It was sent to publisher after publisher, editor after editor, and not omee was it recognized. Publisher No. | said the market was flooded with sensational sturies, and that he must decline to ou’ lish it, alihouch a work of consider- able i eri No. 2, iv declining, said the pocin was clever, but ita reflections were trie oud ihe meaning oceasionaily obscure No. 3 sai it was biwht aud clever, and that ve publish it if the auther weulli take half the risk. No, 4esid he woult puriivh it, but only at the entire risk «md expence of the author. No. 5 aaic tae work was pot without merit, but he had so many important books coming on: coat he had. no room for anything not first--lass! Then the magazinos were tried. Ono .ditor said the poem was suggested by Rider Gaggard’s works! Poor Milton. The veneral opinion seems to have been th.t he poem was too long, and the gentle- mai whe tells the story came tothe con-

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elusion thet in some magazines you could geo 1s anthing if tt was short enough, [t secir« almost inectedible that Milton's farc.is ssered drama should be unknown by! use prominent pablishers and editors, | but «: s2’eral of their letters have bee:

otherwise than

en d, we exnact. do ive such the case. A more

to he

tor’s religious or pelitical opinions, and any | appointing or nominating officer who tries to elicit such information, orto discrimi- | mate against any person on such grounds, is ltu be dismissed from office. An important | feature in the new rules is the requirement of compulsory examinations for promotions, 'This narrows the scope for favoritism um- |mensely. If similar rules were applied to 'the civil service of this Dominion and | rigidly enforced, the numbing and de- | terioratiug influence of politics and politi- | cians wouid soon disappear, and the public would be served honcatly and effectively.

The New York UHerald’s Washington special says, ‘* It may integest people up in Canad, to know that free fish will not be an article in the coming tariff bill.” One would imagine that Oanadians were pene to go imto the States to eat

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Wren soft water is scarce Latherine is just ‘the thing for the face or for the washtub—only , 6 ets per pkt at R. K. Brace’s; also a fine lot boneless fish, 6 cts per Ib ; onions 5 cts per lb ; ; prunes, 8 cts per lb, and Island flour, 2 cts | per lb. feb 11, 3i, eod } a Stranger (to boy)—Boy, can you direct me to the nearest bank! Boy—I kia for | bwenty-five cents. Stranger,—Twenty-tive

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cents ¢ isn’t that bigh pay? Boy—Yes, ‘gu, but it’s bank directory whet girs hiyir!

Acrostic

Tur following acrostie was written on the fly-leat of @ friend’s pocket Bible by the late lamented Mr. Donald K. McKenzie, a short time before his death. Mr. McKen- | zie was an excellent teacher, and a young man of exemplary character. He first taught ia Junction Road School, next in Springton, his native District, and was en- Yaged in Crapaud West School at the time of bis death. In all these places he will, be long remembered by many friends : |

Decided forever the work shall be done, Compieted the warfare, the victory woa; All sudden and soon shall the zoldier lay down Mute sword for a harp, the cross for a crown. Eucouraged in sorrow, then sivk not in fear, Rich ylorioys tosorrew is brightening and near; O blessed reward for each faithful endeavor, Now Christians with Christ shall be soon avd forever. i Ate

Regulations for Lent.

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Lent begins to-morrow. Following are the regulations for the Archdiocese of Halifax :

Every day in Lent, except Sunday, is a fast day.

Besides the one meal on fast days, it is «!- lowed to take a cup of tea or coffee, with two ounces of bread, in the morning, and a slight evllation in the evening, at which butter and cheese miay be used.

‘Those who are exempt from fasting :

Ist. All who have not completed .their twenty-jirst year. :

2nd. All persons engaged in laborious occu-

ations, and those who have to earn ther living by daily labor of a difficult kind.

8rd. Jnvalids, women nursing young chil- dren, and all who are ina delicate state of health, requiring care and attention, as well as all persons adviaced in years. Those who may be doubtful about this obligation of fasting, should consult their pastor or con- fessor.

By dispensation of the Holy See,” the following privileges are granted:

Ist. The use of flesh meat, without restric- tions, on all Sundays in Lent.

2nd. The use of flesh meat at the “saa a meal on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursday and Saturdays of Lent, except the secund and last Saturdays,

Fish and flesh meats are not allowed at the same repast,

During the year the use ot dripping and lard, in the preparation of food, is permitted atali meals and on every day except on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday.

Eggs are prohibited on Ash Wednesday and Govd Friday.

It is recommended that Benediction of the Most Holy Sacrament be given on the Suu- days of Lent in tbose churches where uil things required are provided.

+C. O'Brien, Archbishop of Halifax. St. Mary’s, Halifax, N. 5., Feb. 8th, 1833. RS Canadian Resources.

The following remarkable epitome of the resources of Manitoba and the North-west Territories of Canada is from a paper on the waterways of the western province by Senator Schultz, published in the Monetary Times: ‘*‘ Familiar as all are with the great productiveness of our soil, we scarcely fally realize that underlying this great wheat belt we have, in the opinion of such geologists and mineralogists as Dr. Dawson and others, fifteen thousand miles of good lignite jn the country drained by the Souris river, one of the Southern affigents of lhe Assiniboine. It is also stated that there are 150,000,000 tous of coal in a workable con dition near Medicine Hat. That in Lake Winnipeg there is iron enough for our wants for the next hundred years, and ov Lakes Winnipegosis and Manitoba sait enough to supply Canada from Lake Superior to the Pacific for a ezntury, All this, without mentioning our tumber, marbles, limestone, -pottery clays, sand- stones, gyp9uy), asphaitum and pearcleuin. It has begua to dawn upon ys that to aya! ourselves Uf these blessings we must have the cheap traisportation, which only water aff. rds, and it is well to remember that we have water-ways of infinite commercial and manufacturing value, the neglect of which would be an indication of foily and a presage of commercial disaster. ”’

Five-cent Pieces.

Says the St. John corrgspondent of ‘he Newcastle Advocate: “* A few mouthg ago I heard a cvrious compact made by a friend of mine and his wife, the effect of which was that every five cent piece that came into the possession of the family should be deposited in a minieture bank for the baby. Some days ago the conversation was recalled by seeing t..¢ bank about half full of shining five cents silver pieces. Upon inquiry I learned that the compact had been kept religiousiy. If this goes on baby will be rich and the old mana bankrupt; Won't he baby? said my friend as ke tossed the laughing baby capital- ist to the ceiling, No special offer had been made to procure s‘lver of that denominatica ; but just as each five cent piece happened to come it was placed in the bank, I think the parents would liave looked upon any other appropriation of the money as cheating their little girl and there ia no doubt but they pur- chased more genuine happiness in this way than chey could have in any other. The weekly saving thus effected amounts to from 50 cents to one dollar and supposing it continued until:she was of age or maried her dowry would be suffjcient te make her independent for life.

~——_-.-.—-— The French President.

Sali Carnet ia proving himself to be a wise President. He understands the French peopie and conducts himself in the way they‘approve. The quiet, reiring, scholar- ly citizen has become an active man of the worl, sociable, easy of approach, and hold- ing the balance fairly between ali parties. Men of every shade of politics meet at the President's frequent receptions, and all re- ceive a kindly and cordial weleome. He makes no distinction between Right, Cen- tre cr Left. He grasps the hand of Sociai- ist and Conservative with equal warmth. Madame Oarnot, too, has taken her place as ldader in society, with uncommon grace, and already exercises « pleasant and a bene- ficial influence. It is evident that President Carjot is deing all that one mau can do to make the Republic popular and power/ul.

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