-1 calissd, amount to about £12). The lsapaclous ‘Temperance Hall was richly

naszaitirs GAZETTE. JANUARY ac.

and tender the amount of the duty, and a cer- tificate, which the o r had no means of ascertaining whether it were btained by fraud or not. and although there ight be half a- dosen licensed houses in the neighbourhood of that of the applicant, the ollicer was obliged to grant the required licence. The consequences were that ersons who had ostensibly no means of she tering and accommodating travel- lers or their horses, were enabled by borrowin a suficiency of beds, and the loan ofa stable wit the required number of stalls, from sonic natured neighbours, to impose a is two easy or indolent Justices of Peace, to grant the cer- tificate required by law,and the houses when thus licensed, turned out as might be expected, dens of vice of every descri tion. In order to prevent improper persons rotn obtainin licen- ces, and to limit the number, the Gran Jury were entrusted wit the power of refusing licenses, unless they were satisfied that a house of the description contemplated by law was actually wanted in the situation where the party resides. So that instead of travelling out of the path cl‘ their duty in refusing licen- ces, they’but carry out the stringent provisions of the Act. in exercising a great degree of caution, first as to whether they will increase the number of licensed tavern-keepers, and secondly, prevent improper persons from ob- taining licences.

Our readers will rceive, that all this tirade against two unolen ing members of the no of Temperance, is as unjust as it was uncalled for. It is highly amusing. however, to be told at this time of day, that “ Grand Juries have no lili-

I or moral r on.u'l2r'It't_r/." Our ancestors thought othervrise,and we rather think thattheir descendants are of the same opinion that their father‘s were, at the institution of a body whose

litical responsibilit bears the same propor-

ion to the mdividua County they represent, that the House of Representatives bear to all the Counties in the aggro to, and whose moral responsibility is guards and enforced by the most solemn oath that could well be devised.

A COLONIAL MAIL arrived on Thursda , bring- ing News b the Baltic u tc30th Decent r from

ritain. "he news w' be found in another column.

PUBLIC MEETING IN AID OF THE PATRIOTIC FUND, IN PRINCE COUNTY.

At a meeting of the inhabitants of Prince County, holden at the Court House in St. Eleunor's, on Wed- nesday the Iolh day of January, 1856, called in pursuance of, and in compliance with a Reqirisizi-in addressed to the High Sheriff of Prince County: ,

'I‘he Under Sherilf opened the meeting, and ex- plained, that in accordance with the Requisition he then held, addressed to the High Sheritf. the meet- ing was convened.

smes C. Pope. Esq., was then requested to take the chair. and Themes Hunt, Esq., to act as Secre-

tar ,

'I‘he chairman having briefly explained the object of the meeting. the following Resolutions were unani- mously passed:

lat. Moved by James Yeo, Esquire, seconded by Arthur Ramsey, uirs—

Rerolr.-ed, That this meetin sincerely desires to express its sympathy on behs f of the widows and orphans of those gallant me who have fallen in fighting the battles of freedom against the Despot of the North, by sidinqlinao philsntrophin a cause.

ev.

Moved by t Mr. Reed. seconded by Janice Crsswell, Eeqpire-— Resolved. 'l‘hst t a brilliant success which he

s

s attended our arms in the Last cells for devout thanks- giving to God,to whom alone victory must be aecrib d. Moved by James Mairhcad, Esquire, ucondsd by William Jnmieson. '

R osrl,'l‘hst an Executive Committee be a

pointed to make arrangements for soliciting contri- utions throughout the Count .

dlh. ovcd by James J. Pruser, Esquire, second- ed by Mr. George Jones-

Resolved, That the report of this meeting be in- serted in all the Island newspapers.

5th. Moved by the Rev. Mr. Cotton, seconded by Joseph Black, Esquire-

Rssolnerl, 'I‘hst the following gentlemen be named as n Commiuse:—tlie Rev. . Reed, James Campbell, John Hnszard, James C. Pope, Jumes Muirhead, Arthur Ramsn , James J. Fraser, James Yen, and Joseph llluclt, quires. and 'I‘homss Hunt,

squire, to act as Secretary and ’I‘reusurer.

6th. Moved by the Rev. Mr. McLeod, seconded by Ephraim Read, 1'.‘ airs-

Rrsolrerl, 'l‘hat this meeting fully Snticipatee that the Legislature of this Colony will grant a liberal sum out of the General Revenue in aid of the Patriotic Fun-l. 'I‘he foregoing Resolutions having been adopted, the chairman announced to the meeting that a subscription list was tlisn open, when the sum of £52 17s. 6d was promptly and cheerfully sub- scribed in a meeting by no means numerous, as fol-

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James Yeo, Ephraim Reed, James C Pops, James Muirhend, James Campbell, James J. I-‘

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Lcfurgy, Thomas Linklsttsr. r. sug on, John Mcltianon. Thomas Hunt

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Elijah Schuririsn, ’ 0 10 ev.‘ ll. Swebey, 15 On motion to that eifect. the chairman vacated

the chair, ggd Jgmu Campbell, Esquire, the Under Strerifl'. being called thereto. the thanks ofths meeting were voted to James C. Pope, Esquire, for his afl- cient conduct in the chair. .

In conclusion, the meeting gave three heart cheers for the Queen, three cheers or rd L. s ,hres cheers for the Allies.

BAZAAR. The ‘Basaar hold on the 18th iaet., has more

'than realised the sanguine expectations of those

who first suggested, and have now fully carried out, the benevolent undertaking. he a

score liege, Spruce, &c., for the occasion ; and the day :uqg;:uJ.ually‘ilp's,usmr:edhtpose who 01:. euean ter'pressnos,t Is hoped, some salutary Enjgynsent, besldesan Rporwnlty of exercis ng their benevolence. Indies of the Committee faithfully executed the in: added t

fits! mm o srsztlie

to various Iaheblhnts of

Charlottetown for work and contributions, were. with scarcely an exce tion. promptly responded to, and thus the good y reputation which Char- lottetown has long earned for 'iself, has again been verified : andltmust not for tten, that there are those. who have lent a kin y and ver

etlieientaid to this Basaar,whose names,althoug

the do not appear on the mmittee, yet are we I known in the dwellings of the children of want, of misery and allliction, and who exem- plify that beautiful spirit of Charit which vaunteth not itself. is not pulled up. ts aks well of the attractive and useful nature of the various articles exhibited for sale, as also of the noivete and attraction of the various sellers, that scarcely any of the numerous articles re- mained unsold. The Cake table resented an unusually handsome appearance,being tastefully corated and enriched with every variety of that dslicacy,—one cake, in particular, a con- tribution from Mrs. Rigg, elicited universal admiration. This department, as mi ht be expected, contributed largely to the amount realized. The Coffee, likewise, being presided over by those who understood the thing had a perpetual run. With the proceeds, or as much thereof as possible it is in contemplation to

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a pot ouse, or house of refuge, on a small scale ; which it is hoped, with the assistance of an annual Legislative Grant, may, after a time, be got into operation ; and thus to prevent that system of begging fromdoor door which tends so much to destroy all Christian Charity amongst us, because of the dilliculty that exists of ascertaining the immediate wants of the applicants, many of w om too readily take advantage of such a state of things. Perha s it is this which has caused some to say, "

ave no r amongst us.” Yet if any one having this impression, would summon resolu- tion (for it is o ten a matter of much delicacy.) and would then ascertain, by personal inspec- tion and other available sources, the true state of many of our poor. such person's ideas woul probab y be considerably changed. At this inclement season many of the most deserving cannot come from their abodes to make appli- cation. Let us remember that though verty as well as misery, is occasionally, the o pring of vice, yet, that it is not always so,—therefore let us be grateful for our blessin , and that game whence it may, it surely smands our sympathy and aid.

5'

MELANCHOLY ACCIDENT. Extract of a letter from a gentleman at

Green's Shore.

Mr. Thomas Robins jun., and sisters Ann and Mary, with ri Miss Johnston, from Margnte Road, were on a visit to a Mr. Proctors,, at Green’s Shore; they left at about half-pest ei ht o'clock on 'I‘ussduy evening. to return home to Eedcquo. At the time of their leaving the shore, it was snowing a little. and they lost the track, and drove out towards the harbour; the young man got out ofths sleigh. and was leading his horse by the bridle, when he suddenly walked into an opening in the ice, the sleigh upset, and they were all precipitated in the water. Robi thinks they were in the writer for helfan hour before any of them got out, the first who succeeded in getting on the ice, and then got his two sisters out, tried hard to save Miss Johstori. but before he could reach her, she sank out of sight. to rise no more. They then started for the shore, not knowing where they were going, and when they had walked about two miles, Ann Robins was unable to walk further, and they were obliged to leave her on the ice. The then saw a light in some of the houses at the whar , which served them as a guide, and when they reached Green's Sliere, Mary being also unable to walk, her brother was obliged to go to Mr. MeEwen’s to procure assistance to get her conveyed to the house; this was about 12 o'clock, p. m. An alarm was instnntl raised, and in a short time, about sixty men procee ed, in search of tlie|§oiher sister, but were unable to discover the body tilll after do light on Wednesday morning, when it was found rozen to death. They also found the body of Miss John- ston lloating in the water, close to the sleigh. Mary Robins is badly frozen, but is not considered danger- ously ill.

The Second of the series of Meetings held in the Temperance Hall will take place on Thurs- da next, chair to be taken at 8 o'clock, Capt. Or ebar and others, will addressthe Meeting. The choir will sing some appropriate pieces, and instrumental music has een indly volun- teered. Collection to defray expences.

RECENT APPOINTMENTS.

His Excellency the Lieutenant Governor in Coun- cil has been pleased to make the following appoint- ments, viz:

Thomas Pethiclr, Esquire, to be it Commissioner for the recovery ofSmall Debts for Charlottetown, in the lace of the Hon. George Birnis, rssi ned.

Iieophilus Stewart, Esquire, to be an ndian Com- missioner, in the place 0 the Reverend Silas '1‘. Bend, who has left the Island.

Mr. William Psthick, to be a Fire Warden for

Thomas Pethick, Esquire, resigned.

Married. At Charlottetown, on Thursday the 8th inst. I31 I e Rev. W. Snodgruss, Mr. Duncnn McDonal , Nine Mile Creek, to Miss Jessie McEschern, Long

roe .

At Charlottetown, on the lllth inst., b the Rev. W. Snodgrriss, Mr. Thomas Rogereon, to Hon. third daughter of James llowntt. Esq., all of( ‘r p.-rod.

At Plessrint Valley, Lot 61. on the IUHI inst., by the Rev. ll. Dunbar. Mr. George Proctor, to Miss Catherine Welsh, both of Princetown ltoed.

On the 28th ult., by Robert Gordon, Esqnire,J. P., at the residence of the bride's father, Lot 8. Mr. Clarke Hsmil|,of Lot 2. late ot Liverpool, G. B., to Margaret. eldest daughter of Mr. Gsor e Cruise.

On 'l‘hursdsy the llth inst. by the ev. W. Snod- gritss, Mr. John McCassey, eacher, Bun y, New tile w Road, to Miss Isebellu McSlisery, elpeque

R .

‘On the nth inst. by the Rev. Charles J. Burnett, Mr. William Scott, to Miss Jane Stewart, of Apple- trse farm. both of Hillsborough. '

Died,

A etown, on Tuesday the Idth, iaet., John Heath, in ant son of W. B. Aitken, Esq.

On the llth iaet., after a protracted illness, Mary Ernuntine, third daughter of Mr. William F. Curt-:r, aged 8 cars and to months.

On t e Nth inst., Mr. Nicholas Merry, aged 05 years, formerly of Augustine Cove, Tryon.

Charlottetown m......., Jan. 17.

Beef,(smsll)lb. lad a 6d Oatmeal, za 3 2‘ Do. by quarter, 3:! a 5d Turkeys each, 2s 6d a lie or , Id .1 did Eovrls, ad s is Do. (small), lid a 6d Pnrtridges, ‘Id u Mutton, I du6d eeec, Is 9d u2e8d eel, 8|d a 5d Ducks, ls 2d a is 4d em. did a 7d Rabbits, s Butter (fresh). lbd e I8 Eggs dozen, Is a Is 2d

Do. by tub. is2da ls dd Barley hush., Is 6 s As 6 Lard Ode lod

, uts, 2s e 2s 8d Tall w, Ild I is Potatoes, Is 9d e 2s 8d W , Is a Isld Tutuips, ls hour. a d lloursspus yd-. Is 6d a as Carrots bssh., Se Hay, too, 90s a too. Pearl letter. as Straw, as a used

form the nucleus of some organized system of 1),.

District No. I, in Charlottetown, in the place of D

on. ar‘r.urn-'s LIVER rrr.r.s. (fi- 'I‘his greet medicine has so planted all others for the cure of diseases of the Liver. Its effects are so salutary and speedy, and at the same time so perfectly sale, that it is not surprising it should supersede all other. Invented by a very distin- guishsd physician of Virginia, who practised in a region 0 country in which Hepalis, or Liver Com- plaint, is peculiarly formidable and common. and who had spent years in discovering the ingredients and propcrtioning their quantities, these Pills Its peculiarly adapted to every form of the disease, and never fail to alleviate the most obstinate cares of that terrible complaint. They have justly become celebrated; and the researches of Dr. M’Lanc have placed his name among the benefactors of mankind. No one having symptoms of this formi- dsble complaint,should be without these invaluable Pills. Have you a pain in the right side, under the edge of the ribs, which increases with pressure —unable to lie with case on the left side—with occasional, s'oinetimes constant, pain under the shoulder-blade, frequently extending to the top of the shoulder! Rely upon it, that although the lat- ter pains are sometimes taken for rheumatic. they all arise from disease of the Liver; and if you would have relief, go instantly and buy a box of ’ ane’s Liver Pills. IE? Purchasers will be careful to ask for Do. M‘Lane'.v Celebrated Lirer Pills, and take none else. There are other Pills, purporting to be Liver Pills. now before the public. Dr. M'Lsnc's Liver Pills, also his Celebrated Vermifuge, can new be had at all the respectable Drug Stores in the United States an Canada. W. R. WATSON, Agent for P. E. Island.

Just Try was: JAMIE mmoanvs New Establishment of

Tin, Copper, Iron, and Plumber work. Next door to the residence of the Hon. Geo. Cotes.

From his late experience in the Old Country, and by strict attention to the execution of orders, he hopes to merit a share of public patronage.

P.S.—Jobbing punctunlly attended to.

OYLE’S Pocket READY RECKONER for Timber, Plank, Boards. Saw-Logs, WAGES, BOARD and 6 and ‘I per cent. INTEREST

TABLES. For Sale by HSAZARD dc OWEN.

C. dc J. E L, MERCHANT TAILORS, and Manufac- turers of Ready Made Clothing, Queen Square. opposite the Market, Charlottetown. irrroit-runs or Cloths, Wliitnsys, Doeskins, Tweeds, Vcstin s and Tailors‘ 'I‘rimniings, and keep in their amp oy- ment the largest number ofths best Journey- men Tailors on tlis Island. A2 Orders attended to with punctuality and des- tc . a

SOFT WOOD. ANTED a quaritit of Soil Wood, to be deli- vered neer the 'I hree Mile Run. Enquire at D & OWEN’-3 BOOK STORE. Jun. I9lIt I855.

OBERTSON’S YEAST always on hand and for sale by the subscriber, next door to D. Wilson, RROW.

harlottetown, Jan. 20th. 2i

Catalogue of Books. rntronrxn SINCE THE NEW YEAR, AND FOR sans BY

HASZARD 6r. OWEN,

Easy Nat, or the three Apprenticss—a Tale of Life in New York and Boston, 7s 6d

A Popular Account of Discoveries Austen H. Lnynrd, Esq., D. C. .,

The Australian Captive—nn- nutlisntic narrative of )5 years in the Life of William Jnckninn—also including Australia and its Gold, from the latest and best discoveries, tic. 9d.

The News Bsg—the great Aaierican Novel for the Season, ‘ls. 6d.

Way down East, or Portrnitures of Yankee Life, by the Author of Major Jack Downing, ‘Is. 6d.

Twelve Years a Slnve—Narrative of Solomon Nor- thup, a Citizen of New York, kidnapped ISSI, and rescued in 1853, from n Cotton Plantation near the Red It iver, in Louisiana. 9. .

Dictionary of Poetical Quotations. or Elegant Extracts on every subject, 7s. 6d.

Complete Poetical Works of'I'liomas Campbell, '1s.6d.

" " “ f Samuel Rogers, with Biographical Sketch and otes, 6s. . " of Martin I’-‘. Topper, con- taining Proverbial Philoso- pliy, &c., 62!. 3d.

Tupper‘s Proverbial Philosophy, 4s. 6d.

Lives of the Queens of Scotland, by Agnes Strick- land, 4 vols.. 6s. 3d.

Miss Leslie's New Receipts for Cooking, 7s. 6d.

avis‘s Manual of Magnetism, 6s. 9d.

Women of the Bible, 5s. .

The Wesley offering. or Wesley rind his times, ds.6d.

The Riches of Grace, or the blessings of Perfect Love, as Experienced, Enjoyed and Recorded by 62 Living Witnesses. 6s.

Flectwood's Life of Christ, 69. 8d.

Summer Cruise in the Mediterranean, on board an American Frigate, 6s. 8d.

Life on the Plains and among the Diggings, being scenes and adventures on an overland journey to California, 6s. 9d

Household Scenes for the Home Circle, be. Sd.

Memoir of Adoniram Judson—-a Sketch of his Life,

and missionary labours, s. .

Lives of the three Mrs. Judsons—missionsries to

urmeh, 6s. 8d,

People I have met—Pictures of Society and People- o mark.

‘at Nineveh, by 6s. 3d.

The Arctic Regions, bsiiig an account of the Ameri- can Expedition in search of Sir John l"runltlin.tis.3d. Life of Napoleon Bonaparte. by J . C. Loclrhart, 6s.Sd. Life ofths Empress Josephine, Gs. Id.

Poets and Poetry of the Bible, be.

Life of Mary Queen of Scotls, 6s. 9d.

Masonic Hall Company.

ENDERS will be received at the Store of the

Subscriber, until Tliurrday, the Ibth day of February next, for the erection ofa MAIONIC Har.r., in the following separate Tenders: I-‘irst—I-‘or Stone, of good quality, for the Cellar Wall. 60 feet by 43, 2 feet thick, 7 feet high,—rate

Fcrthe Mason arid Brickle ere’ wcrk,com- prehending the building of thewalls. ion and Flues, —Contrnctor to provide Lime an hird—l"or the I-‘raining. Rough-bonrdin Shin- gling,end finishing complete the outside ofths uilding. I"ourth—For tli nishing the inside Joiner's work. I-‘il‘lh—I"or the Lathing and Plastering. Si.tth—I"or the Psintii and Glazing. The whole to be comp eted according to Plans and Specifications, which can be seen at the Store of the

6d Subscriber. who will make known the time for

finishing such Contract, and furnish such other in- formation es may be re uir . Contractors for 8d, dt , 5th and 6th Contracts, to provide all materials.

Good and sullicient securit will be required for the due performance of each ‘ontrac .

i J. W. MORRISON. Ise‘y. January llth, ll“. Es

WHOLESALE

per Ornasrest and Saranac, from TON

from a generous public, be solicits a continuance of consists in art f—

l’srrrisrs' BOILERS, R0,; Carpenters‘ I r ieecriplion; Slice Thread , Pins,Bleck' tszor Strops, Wardrobe Hooks, Mortics a _ Axes, Hatchets, Deep-see Cod and Chalk Lines, S

Lines and Pins. of Tumblers, Lamps, Preserve Cloth, Window I-‘istures.

Women's and oaths’ Indie Rubber SHOES.

Port Monnoiee—-Confectionery , consisting of Cocoa Snslpping it

and Sue Logw , half-chests and boxes Toe, boxes and kegs

Csstile Soap, I.ard. Oil, Cheese, and other articles Charlottetown, Novcrriber 20, I854.

0 S':o us—occnsisting of Cooking. PsrIour,lI“lsall;rBed-room and

katcs and Straps, Molessse Gates, Cafes and Spice Mills,

. Curry Combs, Boa _

Jotlldlflpi, Door and Shutter Bolts, .I‘abls and Tea Spoons, Braces. Scrsws_. Door Handles, Hing". ' ad Rim l.ocks, Latches, Butcher Knives,

‘orlts, psdee and Shovels, Pick Axes, Hey Knives. and other Glasses, Stephen's Platform Scales, half-bushel a_rid Buckets, Knife-Tra s, Wash Beside, Window Blinds, vartot ‘ _

SOCKS, 8 ds and twenty-four hour, di erent patterns. GLASS ishes and Crust Stands. Vases, spare Castor Bottles;

._ SOFAS. Sof T bl D' ' Ta*bI’e'sl," Cans and Wbod Cmhdg. Wlllllllfldl. B°d|N'1|dl. Crudlfl.

Kisses, Burnt Almonds,Csrdamums. Sugar Plums and r Goons—Sstinets, Jeans, Linings, red and blue Plannels . Linen, Braces, Shirts, Checks, Bed 'I‘ick, white and blue Cottons—Csndle WI‘ kg "310 Slllfli. G|’°'"‘ ' R wood, Fustic, Indigo, Groceries, Molasses. Tobacco, box Pepper, begs Coffee. Candles. V Pilot Breed, Sulurstus, Soda, Washing Powder. Bsltin Soda, Drum Figs, Walnuts, Filberts. Cashew Nuts, Almonds, Burning Fluid, Rice. Sago, Tapioca. Alspice, Apples, Onions, Pears, Alum, Copperas. Cudbsar, Castor Oil,Ssltpelrc, Liquorice, Senna.

AMERICAN HOUSE. Jllb. is. GRAFTON srnzar. Will!’ or T811.’ .rr.urn.'1'.

AND RETAIL.

THE Subscriber begs to acquaint his r.li,.3as sad the public sour-lln “M In bu 1031' “C337”

,our or van Lauozs-r Snrraius or

.£.Kfl.'-EEKCLJW E-CDCDIDI evsrimported intcthis Town. Having personally selecd|te.tI_ them

to 'tth M rket and thankful for psnfuveve ir pstroa:.g.e at.his.usueI low prices. His STOCK Csnsds , of every deseription,Gratee. ever descri tion, Slates, Pencils, Plumb vels,