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Toe Darty EXAMINER.

AUGUST 26, 1879.

Tl naa 1,atters Hose lctucrs.

Tus correspondence between the Lieu- tenant Governor and the Government,

which we copi od ye sterd Ly from the Patriot,

does not throw much additional light on | paring Government House for our illustrious an

the reasons why the Vice-Regal party re mained visit to the Island. It shews, however, that the object of the Lientenant Governor

‘ . ‘ ‘ . . 3 is to draw his Government into the bunale |

of which he was the creator. With the

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on board the Druid during their

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| It therefore follows that Government, House ‘must now be in amuelt better state of repair jthan Governor Haviland thought, on the |25th July, it necessary that it should be |! The question now arises and the publie |have a right to a distinct answer- when did the Governor express dissatisfaction with ‘the manner in which the Government lwere performing their part in pre- i Vi sitors ¢ verbally, or in writing, fault his ministers | for their conduct in this matter before the

‘| 12th of August, it must be assumed that he

ministers with his own deplorable blun-

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manner of the publication of the corres_/| ders.

pondence we will leave those more direct]: interested to deal in their oWn way. We may remark, however, that if dame rumor speaks correctly, Mr. Haviland, after spend- ing a lifetime in weeping about Magna Charta and Constitutional law, has violated one of the simplest rules of Constitutional Government in publishing this correspond- ence without the sanction or knowledge of his Ministers.

Some of the opponents of the Govern- ment are endeavoring to shew that the Gov- ernor-General and his Royal wife were the guests of our people, and should have been entertained entirely at the public expense; that Government House (if oceupied by the Lieut. Governor) should be vacated and placed entirely at their disposal during their visit to the Island. If this is the correct course to pursue on the occasion of a Vice- Regal visit, it certainly had not been adopt- ed on this Island when the Marquis of Lorne’s predecessors, Lisgar and Dufferin, visited us. On these occasions the Govern- ment of the day put Government Hotse ina state of repair, and the Lieut. Gevernor for the time being, entertained the illus trious guests. It is not plain, from the Lieu- tenant Governor's first letter to Major De- Winton, whether he intended to follow the course adopted by his predecessor or not. He merely asked how many persons the suite would consist of ‘‘so that accom- modation might be provided.” In_ his second letter he invites the Vice-Regal party to come ‘‘ ashore to me,” “‘come to my house,” etc., shewing that he then in- tended to entertain them, but was deter- mined to take all the credit to himself, personally, for sd doing. Now, since cer- tain correspondence has been published, the public have a right to know something more. What were the communications of the Lieutenant Governor to his Ministers on this subject at the time? Did the Lieu- tenant Governor inform his Council that it was not his intention, as Licu; tenant Governor, ' to entertain ~ the Governor General in the name of the Province,as Mr. Dundas had entertained the Prince of Wales, or Sir Robert Hodgson had entertained Lord Lisgar and the Earl of Dufferin? If he did so inform the Goy- ernment, then they are certainly to blame in not taking the matter in their own hands; if he did not so inform them, they would not surely be justified in assuming that for penurious or other reasons, Governor Havi- land would decline doing a part whish all his predecessors had regarded as t’1e highest possible honor.

It would seem from the correspoadence published in yesterday's Examiner that some difference of opinion existed between the Lieutenant Governor and his Council in-reference to the nature of the repairs necessary to be made to Government House. A careful examination of the cor- respendence will, however, show that no such difference existed before the 12th day of August, and that the Governor's own words fully exonerate his ministers. His letter of the 25th July reads thus :—

Lizut. GovVERNOR’S OFFICE, Charlottetown, 25th July, 1879.

Scrn,—Before I can take my official resi- dence at the Government House it will be necessary to procure a new carpet for the double drawing room, to have the drawing room furniture newly covered, the dining rooia ceiling whitewashed and the walls there- of covered with a fresh paper. The dressing roorn belonging to the state bed-room requires a carpet, as the eld one has been taken to patch the bed-room carpet, and the bed itself wants anew tick, as the pregent one is all tattered and torn.

I.have the honor to be, Your obedient servant, ‘T, Hearn Havinann, The Hon. Donald Ferguson, rh erent

Com. of Public Works, ee, “@é., “de,

This letter was written after the Lieuten- ant Governor had been nearly a week in oflice, and after he had many opportunities of examining the state of Government House and the nature of the repairs then in pro- gross. It is reasonable to infer that at the date of this letter. Government House was in the opinion of the Lieutenant-Governor, in a satisiactory state of repair with the ex- ception of the matters pointed out. We have excellent authority for stating that every suggestion made in that letter was adopted, and that other repairs, involving larger expense, were subsequently made.

| . . . . . . aes | The part the editor of the Patriot 1s play

line in this matter is just what might be ex- pected from him. Determined, at all has- zards, to write what he fondly hopes may injure the Government, and destitute as he :s of any very distinct ideas of right and wrong, he sees right well that the Govern; ment is blameless, and fully admits in private conversation that such is the case. The manner in which the Government have done their duty in this matter is well known to all the citizens of Charlottetown, many of whom have personally examined Govern- ment House, and Henry Lawson’s reward for the part he is now playing, will be that if he should on any future occasion happen to tell the truth his readers will be afraid to

believe him.

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What is Knowledge ?

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Reat Know .epce is an intimate ac- quaintance with the physical and mental laws which operate throughout the various departments of Nature, and the best mode of making these laws subservient to the wants and happiness of mankind. Nature holds in her exhaustless storehouse more than is sufficient for the physicial necessi- ties of all the various orders of beings in the terrestrial universe. Of all these orders, the wants of man seem to be by far the most numerous as well as the most difficult to supply. In the article of food, for instance, the lower animals take it in the precise form in which mother earth provides it ; and the variety they require 18 very limited. But Nature’s cuisine satis- fies not the tastes and appetites of man. The multifarious products of the earth which he uses to sustain his terrene exist- ence must be passed through various arti- ficial and chemical changes ere he admits them into his stomach to sustain and repair his wasting frame and figure. To give even the naked names of all the substances which man devours as food, and the no less numerous transformations through which these substances are made to pass ere he takes them into his corporeal system, would be a most tedious and tiresome _ task.

Similar remarks appiy to man’s clothing. Nature alone clothes the beasts ef the field and the forest, except indeed those which come under the immediate domain of man. In the higher latitudes especially, man tortures the products of nature into endless textures and fabrics,and often strains these with a hundred and one different shades of color, ere he deigns to invest himself in them. And the higher the degree of civil- ization and enlightenment to which a com- munityhas attained, the more multitudinous are the changes and transformations which are made in those substances which man uses for his daily food and clothing. But this is not all. Man, unlike any other animal, is acosmopolitan. That is he isa citizen of the world. In every latitude where any animal can subsist, there is man also te be found. Lence he is obliged to devise such means and adopt such habits and customs as imay suit the climate in which he lives. But again, he seeks after

linnumerable luxuries of both body and

mind. The bare support of his animal or physical life will by no means satisfy him. The mind particularly, is constantly craving after fresh delights. His bodily appetites are as constantly searching for new gratili- cations. Therefore, the wants, the crav- ings, the desires, the longings, and thie aspirations of this two-fold nature of man, defy all human calculation. ‘To administer to these, a legion of trades, avocations and professions have sprung up, and are still springing up. Hence it is that the field of edueation and the arts and sciences cover so vast a field.

Agriculture must be prosecuted to extract food and luxuries from the soil. Naviga- tion and astronomy must be taught and ap- plied in order to enable men te obtain necessaries and luxuries from the farthest limits of the creation. Horticulture and arboriculture must be studied and acquired for the same purpose. Music and painting must be learned to delight the ear and the eyes; and poetry and romance to charm and enrapture the imagination. And so with all the rest of the arts and the sciences. In a word, all the elements and the attrib- utes of the Universe must be scoured and ransacked for the pleasure and the delight

. ‘ . : ‘ ata this If the Governor did not eithe, | establishec

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of the body and spirit of man, No wonder, then, that the fieldof the arts, of the sci- ences, and of literature, is so boundless in extent. In fact, that field is higher than the heavens, deeper than the sea, and broader than the earth. It was to give man control over the clements, agencies and attributes of Nature, so as to make‘all these his. willing slaves, that schools, colleges d universities were firat founded and 1; and it is for the same purpose that they are still sustained.

We have been led to the foregoing re- hisicnn by the fact of the opening of the i eity schools yesterday, and the superior 4 educational accommodations which these schools furnish,— thanks to our energetic and public spirited city school trustees. The new Kent Street school is an ornament as it will eventually prove a blessing to the city. In that building there are at present engaged eleven competent and experienced teachers, with Mr. Lemuel Millar as Prin- cipal. ‘The city School Trustees deserve the most sincere thanks and warmest grati- tude of the citizens of all classes and of all denominations, for the promptness and energy with which they have redeemed Charlottetown from the disgrace under which it lay in times past, on account of the wretched state of its public schoolhouses, or rather want of schoolhouses. ‘Phe four seminaries which now adorn, materially, our city, will eventually still more adorn it moraily and intellectually.

Weather Bulletin.

Probabilities for the next 24 hours for the Maritime Provinces,

Toronto, Aug. 26, 10 a. m.

From fresh to brisk easterly and northerly

winds. Cloudy weather followed by rain. — - ———

“Pro oxo Pusiico.”,—We would direct the special attention of our readers and the public generally, to the auction sale of house- hold furniture, at ‘‘Westleigh,” the residence of F. S. Longworth, Esq, on the Malpeque Road, to take place on {hursday next, at 11 o’cloek. This furniture is all of first rate quality, well made, and in the best of order. intending purchasers should call and examine before the sale. House open for inspection of the furniture any time afternoon to-morrow. (See ad.) William Dodd, Auctioneer.

dapat aiden dpiaetinop-iliiagniliie Tue Ross-Smith race at Hallfax has been postponed till to morrow morning on account of the roughness of the weather.

CARD.- MISS FLETCHER,

(LATE OF ST, JOHN)

Teacher of Music,

EGS to inform the citizens of Charlotte- ) town that she is prepared to take pupils for instruction on either Piano or Organ. — Be- ginners as well as advanced pupils received. Certificates from the Principal, and Profes- sor of Music, of Sackville Academy. Reference—-Mr. C. P. Fiercuer, Music Dealer.

Ch’town, Aug. 26, 1879—4in eod

The Insolvent Aet ef 1875 and Amending Acts,

Andrew Doyle, Plaintiff. and John Corbett, Defendant.

WRIT OF ATTACHMENT has been 4 issued in this cause.

- Dated * antlers in Queen’s County, rince Edward Island, this 23th d:

August, 1879. — ANGUS A. McLEAN,

Official Assignee.

[aug. 26, 1879, lin} van

Charlottetown,

XY ENTLEMEN: Having been solicited by a large number ot tne electors to offer

myself as a candidate at the election for a

Licensing Board to be held on the second of

September next, I have much pleasure in ac-

ceeding to the request.

r aap 8 6 aa ty ;

My motto is ‘‘ justice and fairplay to all.”

If elected I shall discharge my duties without

fear, favor or affection.

JAMES CURTIS.

Aug. 25, 1879. ; SCHOOL BOOKS. 3. MHEAPEST IN THE CITY, FOR CAS ONLY, at mee

HARVIE’S BOOKSTORE. Ch'town Aug. 23. 1879,

Wanted Immediately | A’ MY FISHING STAGE, RUSTICO,

20 Good Mackerel Fishermen.

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To the Civic Electors of the City of}

,” B. MacDonald

HAS JUST RECZIVED

NHW FANCY DRESS GOODS, NEw BLACK LUSTRES, NEW BLAGK & COLORED CORDS, VELVETEENS & SILK VELVETS,

NEW FLOWERS AND FEATHERS; ~ New Straw Hats, (Fall Styles) FRILLINGS, FRINCES, AND RIBBONS,

A? THE LOWEST PRICES. J. B. MACDONALD.

Queen Street, Charlottetown, Aug. 22, 1879—her . ptt er) ~n a a . —.

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CITY STEAM BAKERY.

pas Proprietor of this Establishment, after having fitted up his premises with the newest machinery, etc., is Row prepared to supply the citizens of , Charlottetown, and the inhabitants of the whole Island, with all kinds of Bread, Crackers, Biscuits, Confectionery Cakes, Pastry, etc., Cheaper than ever. He warrants all goods maivifactured by him to be of the purest nature, and always fresh.

Picnics and “Tea.Parties. Supplied.at the Shortest...xiotiog, _ Orders from the Country Promptly Attended to, 2s

WEDDING CAKES! MADE TO ORDER, ALL SIZES AND DESIGNS.

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All Biscuits and Crackers put up in boxes or barrels, without extra charge ; and are always fresh, not being over a week old when delivered, which is a great | advantage to customers, as imaported Crackers (very often) are not fresh when brought here by importers. The following is a list of Crackers and Biscuits always on hand :

BISCUITS, CRACKERS, ETC- FANCY BiSCUITS. SODA BISCUIT, in boxes ORANGE CRACKERS, i WINE “ «“ LEMON hae tales FRUIT “ oe ALMOND ‘ ‘“ COFFEE ‘“ “ FILBERTS “ ‘ TEA $f. -§ QUEEN “6 ss DYSPEPSIA ro WASHINGTON « ss WINE CRACKERS, ‘ FINGERS n=" BUTTER ‘ ss JUMBLES OL ay ok SUGAR “ ‘6 GINGER SNAPS, ‘ MILK 6 o LEMON ‘6 6s WATER “ « JENNY. LINDS, “ MEDFORD “ ‘ CORNHILLS,. , 5 08 OYSTER ‘* “ CRAOKNELLS, wees 4 SEED SUGAR CAKES, ‘6 MACCAROONS, “ GINGER BREAD, ‘6 CINNAMON BISCUIT, ss ABERNETHY ‘s |

A Large Supply of Pilot Bread Kept in Steck, Such as:

FAMILY PILOT, NAVY BREAD BOSTON NO. 1 PILOT, | THIN CAPTAINS PILOT, | NO. 2 PILOT.

DOMESTIC BREAD A SPECIALTY,

Being hot from the Ovens daily, Also French :Rolls, “Parker House Rolls 9 og Bath Buns,” ‘‘ London Buns,” **French Twists,” etc a , .

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Fruit Pound Cake, Plain do. do., Sultania Plain do., Maderia do. do , Sponge Cake Cup Cal } ’ e

Ornamental Wedding, with Almond Frosting, any size from 5 Ibs. Upwards. : JOHN. QUIRK.

August 5, 1879.

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| Bants, Last, Found, St i - : = - ~tscncegiengenueeC mentee

f FXHREE GENT EM aN dan be Ad

| one A MEN ean be accommg. or = i board ina pleasant “focality. ; 4pply to Mrs. A. G. Sim i 1 ) quake. aug 25 Sins ae Poe ee ik ANTED—An educated youth as an apprentice to the Watch arid Jewe None but a person with good refer-

| trade. ae eee 5 ae ae atte an ; nol iio %& ‘ . 4 BLANCHE, OST—On Wednesca; last (Aug. 13), be- | Square, a small Black ; Wi oblige, by. leavin a at. eee

From Charlottetown for London |o%e—A%e. 13, “PS “fe Psancoren

DIRECT, AM ennig, Croqu 2. 2 ES.— La PB ig, a | St cheap, at Senna wy 23 las

[towne ~aug. 23, 3in

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WILL SAIL

Apply to I, C. HALL,

Charlottetown. August 21, 1879—6i, her pat 2in

VALE COAL. Excellent’ NUT -COAL

CARVELL BROS, * Aug. 22, 1879.—2aw 2w

$1.25 PER TON. °c:

Saturday, the 23rd instant. house

Returning, will leave London for Char. W ANTED TO NT—A lottetown, following the Moselle, er containing 7 or 8 = and situate in

About. the-95th-Geptember. vk fey ee oo —

: 20 PEAKE Bro’s & Co. T° LET,—A HOUSE containing 5 rooms,

Charlottetown, August 22, 1879. situated on Euston street east. Apply to

Cash | | Cash i Mrs. Orver, Queen Street. [Aug. 3.—tf]

4 he LET-A TEN n EMENT HOUS% situ a on Kent street, next door to Dr, LL PERSONS. indebted te me are re-'Creamer. A to Mr anh : quested te make immediate payment. [augl—tt Fs we near accounts remaining unpaid on the lth

of September next will be handed

Court for sae Pra ater ; 1 King aan a Be OUSE ‘on . HENRY A. HARVIE:. | Dewar as a Boatding Howat ene ug 23, 1879~-eod din t the premises. Enquire on

jeuce need apply to E. W. Tayvory Charlotte. 7

ween McKinnon’s ‘Cannery, and Market )

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