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Australiasian Progress.

The rapid growth of ‘‘The Great Re- public” is often proudly contrasted with the slow pace at which the British Col- vnies are declared to meve. This assump- tion of superiority is, we think, utterly un- justifiable even in regard to ‘‘This Canada of Ours ;’’ but to prove this would require space, tine, labor and patience. In refer- ence to the Australasian Celonios, how- ever, its ;acorrectness can be demonstrated almost at a glance. They are essentially pastoral countries; and the immense arhount of pasteral wealth which they have now acquired may be judged from the facts that the | nited. Kingdem received, in the tirst four 1aonths of this year, Australasian sheep and lambs’ wool to the extent of 189,384,952 lbs. ,as compared with 166,226,- 764 lbs. in the correspending period of 1878, and 166,807,884 lbs. in the corresponding period of 1877. The value of these unports was £11,402,560, £10,042,462,

and £10,547,016 respectively, so that we thus arrive at the remark- able fact that English paymeni‘s made this

year for w ool to the colonists of Australasia and New Zealand have averaged £2,600,- 000 per month. But although Australia is chiefly pastoral, its agricultural resources are beiug rapidly developed. This is evident from the fact that in the crep-year 1877-8 the seven British colonies in Aus- tralia, Tasinania and New Zealand produced between them 26,000,000 bushels of wheat, 2,900,000 bushels of oats, 1,300,000 bushels of barley, 4,800,000 bushels of maize, 294,- 000 tons of potatoes, 737,000 tons of hay and 1,592,000 gallons of wine. And latest advices from Adelaide, dated April 19, state that according te official accounts the ex-

_portable si plas fro n the last crop in South

Australia was 160,736 tons, the average being 1,305,851, and the gross yield 9,336,- 834 bushels. The shipments up te April 19 equalled 87,633 tons, of which 209,272 quarters wheat and 166 tons flour were for Great Britain and 18,156 quarters wheat and 8,366 tons of flour for Sonth Africa. This, we sheuld say, is pretty good fer aceleny only forty years old. The means of communication between the different settlements have been brought to a high point of efficiency for countries so thinly peopled as they, in common with all pastoral countries, must be. At the close of 1577 the seven members of the Australasian settlements had no less than 4,699 miles of railway and 36,965 miles of electric telegraph, either open or in course vf construction. Of the epen or partially completed railways of Australasia, NewZeal- and possessed in the year in question 1,173 miles ; Victoria, 1,143 miles ; New South Wales, 860 miles ; Seuth Australia, 732 miles ; Queensland, 525 miles ; and West- ern Australia 93 miles, As regards tele- graphs, New South Wales held the foremost place, possessing at the date of the return 9,763 miles of open or partially completed line, New “ealand ranking second with 7,- 430 miles, and Victoria third with 5,200 miles. A practical proof of the high posi- tion which our sister colonies-are held by parties both able and careful in forming qetemonts, is furnished by the fact that

ew South Wales, Queensland, Victoria, and South Australia have now a good mass of 4 per cent. bonds in circulation. They have not yet worked their way in a position in which they can raise capital at 4 per cent at par; but the last loan attempted by Vic- toria, that of £3,000,000 at 4; per cent. was readily placed on the London market at £97 17s. 8d per cent., after making every allewance for accrued interest, being almost

as good a bargain as the Great Republic it- |

self could make. ae ih a ee ee

Tue Ottawa *‘ Herald,” an independent paper, says :—‘‘If we examine the situa- tion calmly, putting away from our minds all thoughts of partizanship, we will find that, while the National Policy has not im- mediately created a revolution in the times, it has undoubtedly restored much of the confidence in the recuperative power of the eountry which has been lost by the refusal of the late Ministry to make any legislative effert for tlie amelioration of commetce. Its effect has been, on the whole, salutary, and the only thing that is now required to increase its beneficial influence is convic- tion of its stability. This can only be es- tablished in time, and, as the will of the majority of the people has been expressed in its favour, they will be slow te condemn their own judgment without the most ample assurance tliat they were mistaken.”

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The Peruvian-Chilian naval battles have led to a vigorous discussion in England as to the merits of ironclads of enormous tonnage and power such as are now being built for the British fleet. Hobart Pasha, Admiral of the Turkish fleet, but withal an English officer, argues in favour of small, heavily-armoured, fast vessels, that can -out-manceuvre an ironclad, mean while hitting it at every vulnerable point. Of course a srnall vessel will be sunk occa- sionally ; but it is held that for general service they will prove most effect. Naval authorites have abandoned the idea of war vessels bombarding masked batteries. Con- siderable attention is being given by the Admiralty authorities to the question of preparing a general scheme under which the Government would, in case of war, be enabled promptly to secure all suitable ecean steamers and fit them as armed cruisers.

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A storekeeper gets a lecal notice from the St. Johns, Que., News, thus: ‘‘Re- member —-—— buys and sells for cash. He neither pays interest nor does he incur bad debts. His expensses are light his profits small and his sales extraerdinarily large.

On which the Monetary Times remarks :—

‘There is 1 whele sermon to retail mer- chants in this small paragraph : Cash pur- , cash sales, light expenses, no cor- interest all good points. If-his sales t and tturn over frequent, this

merc tl progratmias an almost perfect business ity." yd is on the road to prosper-

1879. SUMMER

TRADE.

1879.

GO TO

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GOODS STORE

to replenish your Stock of

AND

Table Linens,

Napkins, Towels, Towelings, Counterpanes, Bed Tickings, Sheetings,

—AND-

COTTON GOODS

OF EVERY DISCRIPTION.

attention is solicited to our Stock of

DRESS GOODS!

BEAUTIFUL FABRICS IN

Elegant Designs & Low Prices,

Special

” PARGAINS IN

Black Silks & Gashmeres. TRIMMINGS,

OF ALL KINDS.

Buttons, Velvets,

——

ALSO, A FINE STOCK OF

LAGES, FRILLINGS, TIES, &.

Fringes,

We are head-quarters for

Gloves & Hosiery,

and have some very choice Goods in addition to the most popular makes & prices.

ENGLISH, American, & Canadian Corsets

AT THE LOWEST PRICES.

Carpets b i Cloths,

Rucs & MATS.

New Goods by every Steamer.

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GIVE USA CALL.

nis & Sens

Ch’town, June 24, 1879.

LONDON

JUNE.

SPECIAL BARGAINS !

A Lot of Boys’ Linen Suits, AT $1.00.

A Lot of Boys’ Tweed Suits, AT $2.0G.

Both the above lots are, very much UNDER VALUE.

A FRESH LOT OF

Viens’ Colored Shirts,

WITH COLLARS, at very low prices.

Cheap Lines of Hosiery,

Ladies’ Men’s and Children’s,

SPLENDID VALUE

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BLACK & COLORED

LUSTRES

BLACK & COLORED

CASHME RES

Persians, Berges, Grenadines !

Cheap Striped, Checked and Plain

DRESS LINENS.

‘A Large Stock aud Good Variety of Patterns of

CARPETS, FLOOR-CLOTHS,

CURTAINS

AT VERY LOW PRICES.

Ye TERMS CASH =q

AJiMES & UL

- Charlottetown, June 6,°1879,

HOUSE

50 DOZ, GENTS’ LINEN

2 .Cases Gents’ 25 DOZ. GENTS’ MERI

J. B. MacDonald

HAS JUST RECEIVED

3 Cases Gents American Felt Hats, i CASE GENTS’ STRAW & CHIP HATS,

30 Dozen Gents’ White & Coloured Shirts,

COLLARS (New Styles)

Paper Collars, NO & COTTON HOSE,

2 CASAS Naw ae ae 2 CASES NEW WHITE COTTONS,

50 Dozen Women’s & Children’s Cotton & Merino Hose,

WILL BE SOLD AT THE LOWEST PRICES.

J. B. MACDONALD.

Queen Street, Charlottetown, June 26, 1879—her

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PIC-NICS |

--SUPPLIED AT THE—

“CITY STEAM BAKERY © |

—WITH ALL KINDS OF—

Crackers, Biscuits, —

Confectionery, &&.. |

f

Committees would do well to calland exam-; ine our stock before purchasing elsewhere.

J. QUIRK.

Prince St. June 21— 3w ne

TEA PARTY

—AND—

ita BEER & GOFF’S Lemon, Raspberry, and Pine

Apple Syrup Sold in bottles and by the gallon.

Plain and Faney Biscuits Sold in Boxes & Bbls. and by the pound.

Iceing Sugar, Raisins, Currants, Pastry Flour, Esseuce of Cotfee, Confectionery, Nuts, Oranges, Potted Ham, Drivelled Ham, Potted Tongue, &c

BEER & GOFF,

June 23, 1879. ?

REDUCTION |

IN PRICE OF

Albion Mines (Pictou, WN. 8.)

obtained at the above mentioned Mines. Slack Coal, $1.40 per tons Round, $2, For orders, apply ,to

G. W. DreBLOIS, Sole Agent for P. E. Island. Orrice : No. 35 Water street.

Ch’town, June 23, 1879—pat h sp sj kca 2m

MACLEAN & MARTIN,

ATTORNEYS-AT-LAW, Newson’s Building, Opp. Post Office,

Charlottetown, P. EB. 1.

A, A. MeLEAN. BD. ¢. MARTIN.

June 18, 1879. — ex 2aw

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Wanis. Lost, Found, Sr,

SF yee Yesterday, a PURSE ‘containing a bunch of Keys and a Knife, of value to the owner. The finder will oblige by leaving it at the FxamINER OFFICF.

BE LET—For aterm of years, and

possession given iramediately, that -vell-

PIC-NIC = SUPPLIES !)

NLACK and ROUND COAL can_ now be}

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I BEG to inform the TRADE of Charlotte- town, and Prince Edward Island gen- erally, that Messrs. Rosertson, Linon & Co., Montreal, have appointed me their Agent for the Island forthe sale of Canadian Cot- tons, Tweeds and Woollens, and Imported Dry Goods, Samples of these manufactures will be on hand in good time for Fall orders, and will be in charge of Mr. Ben. Davies, jr., who will, after 16th June, be associated with me in business. Any orders entrustea to Mr. Davies will receive the most careful attention.

I hope to} be on the Island early in July with full lines of samples from the various houses whom I represent.

JOHN H. CATHRAE.

—-AGENT FOR— Fe Messrs. Reinach’s, Nephew & Co., London. s tobertson, Linton & Co., Montreal. " L. Gnaedinger, Son & Co., = **

The North American Rubber Co., Quebec. June 16, 18S79—3taw

TENDERS.

weaterbe ti TENDERS will be received by this Department, at Ottawa, up to

wth July next,

for the Construction and Erection of a

FRONT RANGE LIGHTHOUSE TOWER

AT NEW LONDON, AND OF

‘Two Masts fer Range Lights

‘at Covehead, both in Queen’s County, P. F. I,

Plans and Specifications can be seen, and Forms of Tender procured by intending Con- tractors at this Department, here, and at the

lottetown. Those for the New London Tower can also be seen at the Office of the Collector of Customs, New London; and for Covehead at the Post Office, Covehead.

Tenders to be addressed to the undersigned, and to be marked on the outside, ** Tender for New London Range Light,” or ‘‘ for Covehead Lights,” as the case may be.

WM. SMITH, Deputy Minister of Marine.

*y } . S LAC K C QA | | Department of Marine, ) / 3 Ottawa, 13th June; 1879. | june25 2aw

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P¥XENDERS addressed to the Honorable the Minister of Railways and Canals will be received at the Canadian Emigration Office, 31 Queen Victoria Stréet; E. C. London, England, until JULY 15th, next, for Steel Rails and Fastenings, to be delivered at MONTREAL, as follows :—- 5,000 tons by October Ist, 1879. 5,000 tons by June Ist, 1880, 5,000 tons by October Ist, 1880. Specifications, Conditions, 'orms of Tender, and all other information will be furnished en application at this oflice, or at the Canadian migration Office, 31 Queen Victoria Street, E. C., London, England. By order, F. BRAUN,

Secretary. Department of Railways and Canals, } Ottawa 13th June, 1876. ‘

June 19, 1879.—3i

known DWELLING HOUSE, SHOP and PREMISES at present occupied by Mrs. Burris, on Great George street. Apply on the premises. [je30 mon wed & sat] ~

OR SALE.-—Valuable Residence, cen-

trally located; 17 rooms, besides pan- tries. etc., with water tauk, ete., and large Coach House, Stable, an large Yard room. Apply at this office. je24-eodtf

ONEY WANTED--Provided rate of 4 interest low. Good security guaranteed. Apply at this office. je24-eodtf

ANTED—A man with a good outfit t. Peddle TINWARE. Apply to G. E MiILuiner, Upper Queen Street. - [may 22]

{hop tq Let.—-One of the best Business k_ Stands in the city, in Newson’s Building, opposite Post Office; lately in the occupation of Robert Brown, Possession given immedi-

PACIFIC RAILWAY TENDERS,

ENDERS for the construction of about

oue hundred miles of Railway, West of Red River, in the Province of Manitoba, will be received by the undersigned until noon on FRIDAY, Ist August next.

and run North-westerly to connect with the main line in the ncighborhood of the 4th base line, and thence Westerly between Prairie la Portage and Lake Manitoba.

Tenders riust be on the printed form, which, with all other information, may be had at the Pacifie Railway Engineer's Offices, in Ottawa and Winnipeg.

|F. BRAUN,

Secretary,

ately. Apply to Joun Newson, 12 tf

Department of Kailways and Canals, je 23 Orrawa, 16th June, 1879. 2aw

Agency of tbe Department of Marine, Char- .

The Railway will commence at Winnipeg, :

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