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Charlottetown, June 7, 1877. THE LUNATIC ASYLUM, Tue Local Government should be}

congratulated. They have, ::.

secured the contract of building the New|

Lunatic Asylum to their pet contractor,

Mr. Melntosh, of Nova Scotia. The

device of publishing the tenders first,

new ones,

and afterwards calling for would not, perhaps, have been thought strictly henorable, if men had beea deal- ing with men. But, as the transaction is one in which our Loeal Government and the Commissioner of Publie Works 13s con- cerned,and as the pet ecoatractor made a mistake in the first instance, and as Mr, Corbett would have obtaiaed the contract if let according to rule, the device may be—and, by some, doubtless will be thought highly proper and exceedingly creditable to all concerned. Besides, the Government will likely save a few hua- dred dollars —and{cven that much is worth

saving these hard times.

With great regret we learn that the disappointed builders, with one consent, suspect that, during the seventeen or eighteen days which elapsed between the opening ot the tenders and the announce- ment of the name of the fortunate con~ tractor, the Commissioner of Public Works and his pet were engaged io the mutually profitable but undignified task of log rolling and ring makiog. They are, of course, mistaken, It was neces~ sary that the personality of the pet con- tractor should be kept a profound secret, until the contract had been signed. Statecraft, of the brightest class, sug- gested the adoption of this course. The matter was kept dark for reasous of State, and for reasons of State alove.

However, now that the “cat is out of the bag’’—now that the contract has been signed, and the pet contractor fairly ses cured—we do trust that the work will be vigorously pushed forward. We learn, with pleaswre, that Mr. McIntosh has al- ready commenced operations. We trust that he will neither falter nor flag till the Asylum is ready to receive the poor victims now immured in jail or in the equally damp, dark and uuwholesome cells of the old Asylum.

THE WAR,

No event more exciting than the oc» easional slaughter of a few hundred Rus: gians or Turks has, for the past two or three weeks, characterized the campaign. But the Russians have been massing their hosts on one side of the Danube aad the Turks have been strengthening their po- sitions on the other. Peace negociations, if any were really going on, have failed. The Czar, breathing out threathenings und slaughter, is on his way to army hoadquarters. Soon there will be hot work.

That the Turks have given their op- ponents more trouble than they anticipated is certain. But that the Turks will eventually be obliged to give way, does not admit of a doubt. we expect to clironicle that the Great Bear Dauube, forced the passes of the Balkans, and is marching victoriousiy on to Cons stantinople. What then? Can England longer keep out of the fray ?. itussia has,

Before very long as a fact the news has crossed the

it is true, pledged her faith that she will not appropriate to herself the conquered territory. But ikussia bas ceanged, ins deed if mere pledges will bind her; and with 9 victorious army, larger than any ether army io Lurope, she will not likely go uvremunerated in the hour of her triumph. Unless, then, Englund has departed en- tively from her traditional policy—unless she tvs aiopted the opinion of Carlyle and Gladstone aud Bright, that Constan~ tinopie is of no conscquence to her—that her possessions in ludia are just as safe with Constantiuople ia the hands of Ras- gia as with Constantinople in the hands ot Turkey—we may expect to hear the echo ot the roarofthe British Lion in the course of a few mouths. We note that England has accepted the offer of service tendered her by the Volunters of Canada. This act is of itself significant. It is not likely that the British Government would

‘have so promptly given the Canadians

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‘al ne will the arbitratement be he'd. In

permission to fight in her behalf if she did not see trouble ahead. Mow- ever, the events of the coming month will dc cide the question, Our despateh this morning indieates that on the battlefield

the course of a day or two—perhaps to- mm rrow—we expect to chronicle the fact

t the Russians have crossed the Danube, and that a decisive battle has been fought.

THE SUEZ CANAL,

On the 5th inst., a despatch was laid on the table of the British House of Com, mons, addressed by Lord Derby to Lord Lyous, the British Ambassador at Paris, dated May 16, in which Lord Derby in- forms Lord Lyous that Great Britain has declined the proposals of De Lesseps to keep open the Suez Canal to all nations, and had intimated to Russia that any at» tempt to blockade or otherwise interfere with the canal or its approaches, would be regarded as a menace to India and a grave injury vo the commerce of the world, incompatible with the maintenance of ihe British attitude of passive neus trality. At the same time it was inti- mated to the Porte and the Khedive that England was firmly determined not to permit the Canal to be made the scene of any combat or other warlike operations,

‘A SUGGESTION.'

Tre editors of the Patriot and Argus, for some weeks past, have been loud in their demands on the editor of the Presbyterian for the publication of some letter. The cry is getting monotonous. We would suggest that, for the sake of variety, they challenge Mr. Caven to publish Mr. Stew- art’s DeSable letter. A letter written by a discipie of Stuart Mill would, no doubt, be interesting reading.

GENERAL GRANT HONORED.

Ir is announced that General Grant is to be presented with the freedom of the City of London, ina gold box. If we are not mistaken, siq} honor has never before been conferred upon an American,

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CITY COUNCIL.

Tue Crry Covuncin met last evening: Present, His Worship the Mayor, His Honor the Recorder, Councillors Murphy, Miliner, Harris, Heartz, Hooper, Byrne, Morris and Currie.

{lis Worsuip brought to the notice of the Council the complaint of Citizens with respect to the sale of butter’ prints in the market, which were not the full weight.

Councittor Harris said he would like to know if there was any law relating to such business. If there was he would, as Chair- man of the Market Committee, order the Market Clerk to see after such parties,

A letter from the Dominion Harbor Master was read, notifying the City Couns cil to remove the obstruction at the head of Pownal wharf.

When the matter relating to the harbor came up. The Council were of the opinion that, as the Dominion had a harbor master acting in this harbor, the services of the present harbor master of the city could be} dispensed with.

Moved by Councillor Heartz that the Harbor Master of the City be notified that his services are no longer required, —Car-. ried.

Councitton Morris said he thought the Dominion Harbor Master should get notioe about the removal of the obstruction caused by the hull of the Emigrant,

CounciLtor Harris laid on the table the plan and specifications of the fences to be placed round Hillsboro and King’s Squares.

There was some discussion about reduc- ing the width of the street at the north side of King’s Square. It was the general opinion of the Council that the width of said street should not be meddled with.

CounciLLoOn MILLNER gave notice that at next meeting he would move that the res- olution of the 17th of April, 1876, respect- ing the changing of the form of King Square, be rescinded.

The bye-law relating to the impounding of cattle was read a third time and passed.

‘ihe Sanitary bye-law was read a second time and referred to a committee of five to examine and report upon it at the next meeting of Council. Committee—Morrie, Currie, Byrne, Harris, Hooper.

CounciILLorR MILLNER said that as the sale of Pownal Wharf was nigh, he thought it would be better for the Council to depute some persons to see that the wharf will not be solid too low. He would like to know

scription ot the boundaries of the wharf | |

that were drawn up by himself (C.M.) |

lt was the opinion of the Reeorder that. the Surveyor who drew the plan of the) wharf should draw the descriptioa of the boundary.

It was also theopinion of Councillor Currie that the Surveyor should give the descrip- t on.

His Wonsuip said that the surveyor de- clined giving descriptions, iv consequence of indefinite instructions received by him respecting the contemplated improvements by the lessee.

Councittor Curriz said he was of opinion that to sell that wharf on Thursday would be acting in a hasty manner. He thought that a good surveyor should be em- ployed and proper boundries drawn up. He said they should be very

careful of what they were doing, and unless things were fixed up properly he wou'd go for postponing the sale.

Councittor Morris would not support the postponing of the saie. He thought the only difficulty was to find where the property commenced.

Moved that the Wharf Committee meet to-morrow at 9 o’clock. —Carried .

OUNCILLOR Morris asked His Worship if the police officers recived one-half of the fines which were received for informing on illicit liquor sellers.

On reciving an answer that they did he gave notice that he, at next meeting, would bring in a resolution to have the clause to that effect rescinded.

Some matters relating to Water street and Asphalt sidewalks had to stand over till next meeting. %

Adjourned till to-morrow evening at 7}.

Local and other items.

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EVERYBOpY talks about dust. — ee

PursonaL.—The Commissioner of Public Works has gone to Miramichi,

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Pickugs, extra nice, forsale, by the quart

or gallon, at ‘‘The Cenfectionery.’’—32i —<—<—<—

Tar Corner Stone of the new Kirk for this city will be laid to.day at 2 o’clock.

ConGratuLation.—We congratulate the happy couple wedded in St. Paul's Church yesterday,

Lors of nice, fresh “round” codfish, fo: sale in Summerside yesterday at 4 cents

per pound,

—___~+en>e—- Aquatic, --The Ross-Plaisted scull race, for

reasons unknown, did not take place on the Kennebecis yesterday. ate eesaill ie re ALTHOUGH it’s rather carly, children have, or the past three or four days, been bathing at the west end of the city. Si Asparagus, Khubard, New Bermuda, Onions, Bannanas, Pine Apples, Spanish

Lemons, Oranges, &c., just received at ‘The Confectionery.”’

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Quick Trir.—The S. S. St. Lawrence. Capt. Evans, made the trip trom Summer. side wharf to Point du Chene wharf yester- da‘ in just three—3—hours.

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Fresu Bedeque Oysters, by the quart or bushel; or served up at al! hours, stewed

fried or raw, at ‘‘ The Confectionery, Lunch Room,

eae’ Ss oe Fisyixe Fieet.—Twenty-eight sail of the Mahone Bay and La Have fishing fleet ar- rived at Halifax after 10 o'clock last night. After obtaining supplies, they will leave for the Labrador and North Bay. 2--amoo- CoaL is now being exported from Pic- tou to Shediac by ‘Schooner, thence to **Coldbrook” for Rolling Mills near St. John by rail, which appears to bea roud-

had from the mines.

qq ee —— SUBSCRIPTIONS to the Darty EXAMINER solicited. Terms:

Six months, $2 50 Three months, 1 25 One month, 46 One week, 12

Payment strictly in advance.

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Cricket.—The Phoenix Cricket Club of Halifax have been invited to meet the Charlottetown Phcenix Club in a friendly match on Eominion Day, The invitation will hardly be accepted, as the Halifax, boys caunot afford the time to go ACTOS | the gulf.— Hz. Reporter.

Piracy.—The Peruvian rebel turret sutp | Chauscor, committed piratical acts against. British subjects. H. M. ships Shah and | Amethyst engaged her off Yio, Japan, on the 29th May. She escaped after dark, but was so damaged as to be compelled to surven-

trom the Clerk what amount was expended

on it, and asked for the reading of the de-

der to the Peruvian squadron. There wee. no British casuaiities.

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Local and Ocher Items.

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Tus Dust Nuisance reitia.ins ugabated. —- oe -_—

UNWHOLESOME GARBAGE adorns Queen

Squa re.

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Tum express train came in full of passen- gers last night.

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Ice Cream, bedeque Oysters, served up at ‘The Confectionery.”—2l

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Anotuer lot of those wonderful seven cent prints just received at Robert Young’s,

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Fresa AsparaGys, Gooseberries, Bana- nas, Lemons, Oranges, Apples, at “ The Confectionery.’ —2i

<<>> -—— Crosinc Sate OF JeweLrRy at A. Mc- Neill’s Auction Room this evening. A Magic Lantern with views, Ledies’ Sets choice patterns), Opera Chains, Gents’ Goid Chaias, &c. The last chance. SS Potick ScanpAt.—St. John has another police scandal. Poiicemen Alexander s charged with being druak, disorderiy, en- tering a house of illfame, beating the wo- men who kept it, and stealing some jewe Iry. : slits cchdlamaat AN OxbER FROM AusTRALIA,—As @ result of the exhibit of Canadian goods at the Australian exhibition, an order for $5,000 worth of agricultural implements has been

received by a London (Oat.) firm, ee =

Sarcastic, — The Annapolis ‘ Journal? says :—‘‘lt seems that Halifax is to have a High School established on the first of Sep- tember next. We beg to congratulate our provincial metropolis in thus coming abreast of the country towns in one of the first essentials of progressive civiiization,'

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A CROWD was raised cn the Main Street o Summerside yesterday, in about as short a lime as a first-class dog fight could do it. The cause was a horse, owned by Mr. Con- nors, undertaking to stand on his head on the street, this he succeededin doing to perfection, greatly to the admiration df the oy-standers who enjoyed a circus free,

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Suppen Deatra.—Stephen Walsh died at Tracey’s Lake, yesterday, after a few hour's illness. Mr. W. was about thirty-five years of age, and was in the employ of his uncle, Mr. William Walsh, on Sydney street, near Goiden Ball corner. An inquest will not be necessary, as the deceased had medical attendance, but too late to be effectual,— St, John Globe.

SvaeesithnieeeeDininMi ial Di aso

A Ssocxine Accipenr.—Yesterday fore- noen 4 little girl, daughter of Mr. W. B. Watters, of Westfield, received shocking injuries from her clothes taking fire. She had gone out to extinguish a fire that had caught on the sleepers near her father’s house, when her clothes took fire, and ere assistance could reach her, her clothes were burned off and her body frightfully scorched. Dr. James Christie was tele- graphed for, but on his arrival at the house he could do nothing for the suffering child. in all probability she died during the night. —Si. John Globe.

Shipping Intelligence.

PORT OF

CHARLOTTETOWN,

ENTERED.

June 6,—Selbys, Naugle, Lunenburg, ship stores; Winnie, Howlett, Souris, cow hides,

CLEARED. June 6.--Schr. Aiert, Herring, Pictou, Jailast; Ferest Queen, Blanfield, Summer- siJe, mudse.; Seiibys, Naugle, fishing voyage supplies; Danici, Roberts, Tatmagouch, ballast; Fear N Halliday, Richibucto, bailast; Gazeile, Roberison, Picton, ballast ; Leader, Mullins, Cape George, mdse.;. bate quantine Wellington, Plymouth,O’Callaghan, 4eais,

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By Cable to Peake Bros. & Co.—Barquan- tine Ethel Blanche arrived at Piymouth cn the olf inst., making therun in 16 days,

Brig Zerlina sailed from Plymouth for Ciiarioltetown on the 6t* inst.

New Yorx, June t-—Sailed Schooner Leitie for Murcay arbor,

Juve 6th.—Arrived Brigt. Bittern, Mc- Miliau, 20 days from St. Vincent aud Bar- bad es, with full cargo Molasses and Sugar to Haszard Bros.

Barkeutine We.liington, O'Callaghan, Muster,sailed for Plymouth yesterday, with the folowing cargo shipped by Messrs. James Duncan & Co.: 2,415 pieces deal. -Outainihy 25,780 fect, deal measure; 314 pieces deal ends, containing 2,010 feet; 4,100 bushels oats.

Passengers.

~~ e P e e ue Sieamer Worcesier arrived here yes- terday from Bosion. ‘ihe fo lowing is her St of passengers:—JdJcha Kelly and wife, “af. Peter Richarus, Miss Mary A. Scuiler, Per Steamer Worcester to Boston :—Mr

G. Murray, Mrs. A. McKenzie, Mrs. Winn, Miss C. McLean, Miss Saiah McLean.

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New Advertisements,

GRAHAM BREAD, RYE BREAD,

GRAGAM CRACKERS,

AT

JT, QUIRE’S

STEAM BAKERY!

HOUSEHOLD BREAD, — COMPRISING — NO. 1 WUITE, MILK BREAD, NEW YORK ROLLS, GERMAN TWISTS, AT

J. QUIRK’S Steam Bakery.

BISCUITS. 50 tos. No. 1 PILOT BISCUIT, 200 lbs. No. 2 PILUT BISCUIT, 150 lbs. NAVY BISCUIT, MILK BISCUIT, &c., AT J. QUIRK’S Steam Bakery.

CRACKERS, SODA CRACKERS, BUTTER CRACKERS, WINE CRACKERS, SUGAR CRACKERS, SEED CRACKERS, ABERNETHY CRACKERS, FANCY CRACKERS, OYSTER CRACKERS, JUMBLES aud p»NAPS AT J. QUIRK’S Steam Bakery,

All orders from town promptly attended to.

Goods delivered at Station or on Steam- boats, or in town, tree of charge.

JOHN QUIRK.

Charlottetown, June 7, 1877—6i

AUCTION.

100 Bbis. Flour,

ioo * K. D. Meal, Lo-day (Z7hursday, the Tih) at 7/7 Oo clock.

TErMs CasuH.

ICARVELL BROS., Avctioneers. June 7—lin

Bank of P. E. isiand.

A DIVIDEND, at the rate of ten per “ cent. per annuta, has this day been dee clared for the past half year upon the cap- ital stock of this Bank, payable at iis Bauk- ing House, on demand.

J. R. BRECKEN,

va “ash re, Ch’town, June 7. 1877—cily pa 2

Molasses and Sugar,

and country

NOW landing at PEAKE’S No, 2 Wharf:

Puns. Brightest Barbadoes MOLASSES, sé sé

lierces %

Bbls. és is sé “ Hhds. Bright Muscavado SUGAR, Tierces oA " " Bbls. - f 6 ss

Haszard Bros. June 7.

FLOUR AND CJLNAPAL,

BEST AND CHEAPEST.

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B. BALDERSTON, Ch’town, Juue 7, °77.—3w tw a w

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SS Advertisements under this heading, in space not ex- ceeding half an inch, wiil be inserted for TEIN CENTS per day. .

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VW ANTED, a Decent BOY from fourteen to sixteen vears of age. ; f r , \ s g*, aS an appren- tice to learn the gas filling and tin business. Apply immediately to A. HERMANS & § June 6. 1877.—Gin. —

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RIPE Strawberries, Sweet Messina Or.

anges, Sicily Lemons, very Cheap, R. I. Russets, New Bermuda Onions, Green Cu- cumbers, at

; . GEORGE D. WRIGHT’s New Fruit Store, 67 Queen Street, next door to P. G, Frazer’s Drug Store.

June 7—2ins

a .

LOST between Law Courts and Hon. L. H. Davies Office, a Scotch Agate SEAL,

With initiais **J. B.” Finder will be re-

warded on ieav.ng it at Examiner Office.

June 2.

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