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FEBRUARY 17, (880

Canadian Davelopment.

Mr. Joun G. Bovurrtnot, of Ottawa, reeently contributed a paper to the Colonial Institute at London on the ‘‘ National De- | velopment of Canada.” The Duke of Man- chester presided at the meeting of the Insti- tute at which it was read,and in the London

Times of the ist ult., we find a resume of The paper, which was a

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its contents. ' lengthy and able ene, dealt with the history ef our development as 4 Nation, and the facts brought out are of sufficient in- portance to warrant us in reproducing @

summary of them :

“When the new constitution came into eperation in 1792, the total population of British North America did not exceed 175,000 souls, who were mostly French-Canadians, living on the banks of tee St. Lawrence and its tributary rivers. The total population of what is now the premier province of Untario was then only sume 20,000 souls, and the in- crease was very slow during the next half ceutury. In tue years of political excitement and uncertainty previous to 1340 the popula- tion and trade of the country languished, and in all British North America there were only 1,250,000 iniiabitants, otf whom at least one- third lived in Lower Canada. With the con- stitution of 1841 commenced a new era of en- terp ise and progress. No community in the world ever exceeded the progress wade in all the elements of wealth and prosperity by the Province of Upper Canada during the decade from is4i to 1851. The population of the provinces nuw comprising the Domiatoa rose to nearly 2.500,0UJ during that period, of whom Ontario could claim 1, 0U0,000, or an excess of 100,00) suuls over the population of the Proviace of Quebec. Tunis population fouad protitable employment in the fertile laads of the West, aad thriving towns and villazes soon <lotted the broad expause of the province Wiaere sv many KHaglisinen, Scoich- men aud Irishmen. iad raised themselves

from a condition of poverty aud misery to one of affluence aud wealth. By Is/7l the populatiua of all Canada had risen te) 3,000,000, and might be estimated at over! 4,00u,000 at the present tine, tue linmigras | tion having for years been coinparatively in- significant, owimy tu tie depres-ed voudition of trade aud manufactures throughout tue Domiaion, In 1551 there were ouly some 8,00),U0J acres of land under cultivation, whereas the censas of 1571 showed that the tetal acreage occupied in Canada was some 36,000, 00¥, of w ich the greater portion was improved. ‘lie yield of wheat per acre in Ontario was ia excess of nearly ail the States ef the American Union, and it is said thatin the Northwest 4) bushels is the usaal vield from the rich alluvial lands, whose power of production is perfectly un. limised. The revenue, which did not exceed $1,000,009 in 1549, rose to 313,000,000 in 164, and was now some $22,000,0u0 winle each v1 the provinces has reveuucs of its own for lucal

urposes, aud the municipalities provide ani y for education and certain

classes of public works. The debt of the couatry had largely increased, but this devi, instead of representing war and tamiue, illustrated the energy and euterprise of tie people, in providuy canils, daliways and other public works, absulutecly nevessary to the development of the couutry, aud assum- ing in many vases a Mational importance. In 1Sol the toss value of the traie of Canada Was not ia excess of $50,000,000, bat with the building of canals and railways, and the stim- ulus that was given by the stealy influx of population and capital, the trade in the course of the next 2) years assumed maguificeat pro- portions. In 1363-9 the total trade reached over $130,000,v0), and during the six yvars folluwiug the Union, $200,000, 000 was the total annual value of the imports and exports; but from 1574 Canadian commerce bezan te re- cede before the wave of comsmeri.l depres- sion which steadily gained ground, until tie total value of the trade during the past year did not exceed $175,000, 00u.””

Mr. Bourinet concludes his paper py pointing out that our future is inevitably t» become an integral portion of the Eupire, and strongly urging the wisdoin of the statesmen, beth of Great Britain and Can-

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A leading article published in La Repub lique Francaise, M. Gambettas organ, states that it is the purpose and the interest of France to maintain peaceful relations with ali the other Powers, and to devote her energies to seli-concentration, the stimulation of home industries, and the development of home re- sources. She will not accept any propesitions looking to the formation of ailiances with any other Government or Governments, bat pre- serve an attitude of the strictest neutrality should war arise between other Powers. ‘This is regarded a3 an intimation that France is by no mea is excited about the war clouds hover- ing over other portions of the continent, but views with perfect calmness the increase of military anc naval armaments now in progress in Germany, Austria, and Russia Mean- while France, according to M. Gawbetta’s organ, will not further eularge her army, nor so conduct herself as to allow the world ta as- sume that sve can be drawn into any impend ing stro gyle, either for the sake of territory or for the sake of retalliation for the past. ‘*France,” says La Republique Francaise, **desires peace, and to labor in silence for self-concentratian.”

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Tut Dominion steam dredge was last fa 1 hanlet up onthe slip at the foot of Greai George strect for the repairs which her hill and machinery require. but, as yet, no re- pairs have been made, and we learn the en- gineer has :eceived instructions net to make any until he receives further orders. We feel confident such instructions could not have come from the Public Works Department, had the authorities been made aware of the condi- tion of the lredge.

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THE annual meeting of the Dominion Tele- graph Con piny was held at Toronto on Feb, Lith. The report submitted shows that the Company's earnings for the year was $30 600 in excess o! 1578. The pole mileage has in- ereased 275 miles and wire mileage, 1,169 miles, while no less than 58 new oflices have been openel. The proceedings were ot the

most satisfactory im every essential ,

Trade with the West Indies.

Mr. J. B. Morrow has returned to Hali- fax from. Kingston, having enjoyed a very fine trip to Jamaica, on the occasion of the opening up of direct steam service between Halifax and that Island. Mr. Morrow

succeeded in securing as agents the well |

known house of George Solumen & Co., of whose integrity aud popularity the local press speaks highly. The Kingston Gleaner, | referring to tne ‘‘Beta’s” voyage, says: “The steamer ‘‘Beta” is the pioneer of a line of steamers that will open up and de- velop a trade between Canada and this, country. Canada offers many inducements over her powerful rivals and neighbors for a very liberal share of our trade, and the paramount adyantage is that we are both of the same nationality. Canada requires our produce, requiring over one hundred willion pounds of sugar annually, besides coflve, cocoa, piment, rom, fruit and other exports. Another important fact of the *Beta’s” arrival is that Bermuda is brought into direct communication with Kingston. Mr. Morrow entertained abont forty of the leading merchants and citizens of Kingston to dinner on the ‘‘Beta” before leaving. Among others present were His Honor the Custer, Hou. George Sulowion, the Collec- tor of Customs, Captain Mainwaring, R.N., James Thomson, of Halifax, A. Morrison, of the Colonial Standard, Jos. Gall, of the News Letter, and G. J. DeCorduva, of the Gleaner. Speeches were made by several present, and every speaker expressed de- light aud spoke of the delight of the peeple generally at the opening of direct steam service with Canada, and the new facili- ties offered, net only for trade with Hali- fax and Nova Scotia, but also with every section of the great Dominion. It is under- stood that a number of orders were for- warded for samples of Canadian goods, and it is hoped that the opening now offered will be fully taken advantage of by our merchants and manufacturers.

Tux Czar of all the Russias gives promise of abating his severity by grauting several re- form measures ou the auniversary of his ac- cession to the throne, March Zod. The civil disabi ities of the Jews are to be removed, al- tiough when we remember bow comparatively recently thts was done in Kayla d,it is not surprising that the ban is still placed upon the race in Russia, aad the laws applicable to Vo- land wiil be assimilated to those in operation in Russia proper. ‘The most important -re- form is, however, only under consideration, that of establishing the freedom of the press, without which the social ard political pro- gress of the people cau be but tardy. Alex- ander, doubtless, realizes that to grant hberty of speech to the press woald be opening wide the dour to further and more radical conces- sions to the people, which he is not yet pre- pared to make, for with a free press io coun- try can long be cursed with the political laws which oppress the Russiaus.

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The following statement of the forces of Germany appears in the London Daily leleqgraph: —*Theavailable fighting strength of the German national forees at the close of last year, without counting Imperial blue-jackets, marines, or landstrum, were estimated at 2,090,300 men—about a million fewer than those vf Russia, nearly as many more numerous than these of Anstria- Hungary, and some 720,000 men fewer than the armies of the French Republic.” The last sentence is the important one ; the fighting strength of France and Germany gves on increasing towards disaster. Over- training is bad for health. Over-suldiering if bad for peace.

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It is worth while reading the historic fact that it was Napoleon |. that gave the first liuupetus to the Prussian strength. After the straggle at Jena bad crushed the Prus- sian power in the dust, the conqueror made it one of the conditions of the conditions of peace that the troopaof that country should net exceed a certain nuinber. The compact was kept ; but it was so managed that the Whole Prussian population was pushed through the military mill and turned ont in the material of armies. In that way was Prussia compelled, by the victor of Jena, to educate herself for the victory of Sedan.

A Centra Astan Leacur.— A Vienna des patch says intelligence received through an unimpeachable channel shows that at the time General Roberts so unexpectedly found himself in a critical position before Cabul, the Russian General, Abramow, Governor of Sam- arcad, had secretly arrived at Derwaz. east of Uabul, the centre of ayitation. ‘There is no longer the slightest doubt but that a league has been formed in Central Asia under the auspices of Russia agaiust English domination. and that the most prominent, influential mem- ber is the Ameer of Bokhara, whose daughter married Abdurrahman Khan, the Afghan pre- tender.

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There are now 153 daily newspapers pnb- lished in Great Britain, viz., 18 in London, 94 in the provinces, 3 in Wales, 21 in Seut- land, 16 in Ireland, and L in Jersey ; 78 are issued in the morning and 75 in the evening ; 70 are published at 1d., 69 at 4d., and the remainder (14) at prices varying from 191. to 3d. In politics, 65 are re- turned as Liberal, 42 as Conservate, and 46 a3 independent or neutral.

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German Syrup is the special prescrip- tion of Dr. A. Buschee, a celebrated Gerinan Physician, and is acknowledged to be one

of the most fortunate discoveries in Medicine. It quickly cures Conghs, Colds

aud all lung troubles of the severest nature,

removing, asit does, the cause of the affection and leaving the parts in a strong and heal:hy condition. It is not an experimental medicine, but has stood the test of yesrs, giving

satisfaction in every case, which its rapidly increasing sale every season confirms. Two willion bottles sold aunually. Beware of medicines of similar names, lately intro- duced. Boschee’s German Syrup was in- troduced in the United States in 1868, and is now sold in every town and village in the civilized world. Three doses will re- lieve any ordipary cough. Price 75 cents. Sample bettle, 10 cents.

Shighs, Wason, Horse.

+ WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION, ] n front of the Store of Joun Ke iy & Co.,

To-Morrow, the 18th inst,

ar lL o’cLock, (sharp), 3 Sleighs (Jaunting, Box & Wood), 1 Wagon, ; lL Horse—stylish and gentle in harness, 1 set Harness. Remember the great clearing-out Sale of Dry Goods, etc., to commence at 11 o'clock. W. D. STEWART, Auctioneer. Feb, 17, 1880,

Fire. Marine. -Life,. HORACE HASZARD, General insurance Agent,

REPRESENTING

Commercial Union Fire Assurance dompaumy, of Loudon, England ; Capi- tal £2,500,000 stg.

British-tmerica Fire Assurance

Company, of Toronte, Ont.; Capital

(paid up in full), $500,000.00.

Sun Woatual Life and Aceident In- surance Company, of Montreal.

MARINE INSURANCE ALSO EFFCTED. Oifice, Seuth Side Queen Square. Ch town, Feb. 17, 1880 —Im eod

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Pacific Railway.

Tenders for Rolling Stock.

Canadian

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a or are invited for furnishing the Rolling Stock required to be delivered on the Canadian Pacifie Uailway, within the next four years, comprising the delivery in each year of about the following, viz :— 2!) Locomotive Engines. 1} First-class Cars (a proportion being sleepers) 2) Second-ciass Cars, do. 3 Express and Bayyage Cars, § Postal and Smoking Cars. 24) Box Freight Cars, 10) Fiat Cars 2 Wing Ploughs. 2 Snow Plongha. 2 Flangers. 4) Hand Vars.

. THE WHOLE TO BE MANUFACTURED IN THE DomMINioN oF Caxapa and delivered on the Cenadian Pacitic Kailway, at Fort William, or in the #rovince of Manitoba.

Drawings, specifications and other informa- ticu may be had on application at the office of the Knyineer-in Chief, at Ottawa, on and after the Lith day of MAR (H next.

Fenders will be received by the under. signed up to noou of THURSDAY, the Ist day of JULY next.

By Order, F. BRAUN, ~ecretary.

Derr. or Rarnways & Canats, } [fe 16, oaw

Uttawa, 7th February, 1850. till june 30

Pacific

ianadian Railway,

Tenders for Rell ng Stock,

i e tS will be received by the under. signed up tonoonof MONDA Y, the 23rd FEBRUARY instant. for the immediate sup- py of the following Rolling stock : — 4 First-class Cars.

2 Postal and Baggage Cara,

60 Box Oars, ;

60 Platform Cars.

Drawings and specifications may be seen, aid other information obtained on application ai the office of the Kn ineer-in-Chief, Pacific Uailway, Ottawa. and at the Kugineer’s Office fatercolonial Railway, Moucton, N. B.

Phe Rolling stock to be delivered on the Fembina Branch, Canadian Pacific Railway, oa or before 15th of MAY next.

sy Order, F. BRAUN,

: Secretary. Depr. oF Rartways & CaNnars

Uttawa, 7th February, 1880. fe 16 4i2aw

Herring. Codfish.

(uEAP FOR CASH, —

50 bbls. Herring, 100 qtls Cod fish, 2U0 bays Salt. D. SMALL, Head Queen’s Wharf. opposite I. C. Hall’s,

fo Fisheries and Factori LO Fisneries and Factories, f \NE TON AMERICAN MANILLA MAR. VY LIN (Tarred and White), Cotten Lines, » “wines, Leads, Hooks, Bait Mills, Fishing Anchors, Cotton Ducks (light and heavy), 106 voils Manilla Roepe, Hemp Rope, Wire Rope, aints, Oils, Tar, Oakum, ships Chandlery. Sail Making, Light Ducks for Boats’ Sails. D. SMALL. Jan. 21, 1880-—tf

Hor Sale.

FNHE Land and tiwelling House owned and occupied by William B. Heartz. situated vn Euston street, opposite Admiral Bayfield’. iwelling. For farther particulars apply to CHARLES HEARTZ, Queen street.

Jan. 5, 18°0.

UY the DAILY EXAMINER for the latest news—local aud telegraphic.

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FEBRUARY ! I8sO.

STOCK-TAKING.

7 E hereby inform the pub- W lic of this city, and the Island generally, that previous to Stock-taking, we have re- solved to clear out as much. of our Winter Stock as possible. We are aware that at this season it is hard to get people to buy even at reduced prices; but in the face of this difficulty we have made up our mind to adopt full measures, and sell our Wool Goods and Dress Goods at a sacrifice.

Our Goods have been very cheap all winter, as the run of trade we have had fully testifies. Qur store has become the resort of those Ladies who know how tomake a penny go a long way, and who know a cheap article when they see it; and when we say we are going to reduce the prices of our Dress Goods and Trimmings, we know we shall be believed. We are particul- arly anxious to clear out our present Stock, in order to intro- duce as much of the newest style of Dress Material as possible, and at the very lowest prices. We shall make special prices on Black Cashmeres, Black Meri- nos, Black Cords and Lustres, Lustrines and Brilliantines.

Our Faney Wool Goods will be sold at less than cost. Our Stock of this class was the larg- est, most select, and finest in the city, and the remains of it will be sold at a great sacrifice.

Blankets, Quilts, Horse Rugs, &e., will be cleared out at great Bargains.

We make no apology to the Tea-drinking public for drawing their attention to our fine flavored and rich Teas, 32, 36, ‘and 40 cents per Ib. They are receiving the highest praise, and those who use them, strongly recommend them to others. Our trade in this article is growin rapidly, Tea appeals to the most subtile of the senses, and as the proof of the pudding is in the eating, so the proof of the Tea is in the drinking. Friends, try it.

83, QUEEN STREBRT,

TREMAINE & METCALF,

Ch’town, Jan. 21, 1880.

LECTURE.

ROFESSOR CAVEN will deliver the

second of a Course of Lectures in connee.

tion with the Sv. Parrick’s T. A, & B Society, in

ST. PATRICK’S HALL,

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Tuesday Ev'ng Next, 17th Feb,

Subject Cardinal Wiseman,

Doors open at 7 o'clock ; Chair to be taken at 8. Admission 10 cents. RICHARD WALSH,

Secretary,

LECTURE BY REV. GEO.. W. HODGSON,

In aid of the funds of the Women’s Benevolent Society,

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MARKET Hat

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Tuesday, 17th inst.,

AT KIGHT, P. M,

Subject—MOSES, the Great Heb rew States man, Legislator and Poet. Admission 15 cents. ANNIE MONTGOMERY Feb. 11, 1880, .

Feb. 12, 1880—tsm

CONTRACTS,

YENDERS addressed to the Postmaster.

R General, will be received at Ottawa, un- til 12 ©’clock noon on FRIDAY, 12th MARCH NEXT, for the conveyance of Her Majesty's Mails on proposed contracts, for four year from Ist April next, over each of the follow. ing routes, viz. :—

Barrett's Cross and Park Corner,

Cardigan Bridge and Lot 56,

Cardigan Bridge and Railway Station,

French Village and Mount Stewart,

Georgetown and Launching,

Georgetown and Murray Harbor North,

O'Leary Station and West Cape, .

St. Andrew’s and Railway Siation.

Printed notices containing full information as to conditions of proposed contracts may be seen, and blank forms of tender may be ob- tained, at the Post Offices at which the ser- vices commence and terminate, or at the office of the subécriber.

W. W. McLEOD, Asst. P. 0. Inspector. P. O. Inspector's Office, Charlottetown, } [f 13 30th January, 1808. Bi

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GOLDEN SYRUP,

Very Choice. 8 CTS. PER POUND,

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BEER & GOFF'S.

Jan. 13, 1880.

Valuable Property for Sale,

6 lig‘ FARM lately owned by Jchn and Peter Meikle, situate on t 23, im Queen’s County.

For further particulars apply at the office of Messrs. Hopeson & McLgop, Charlotte- town.

Jan. 9, 1880—eod

Cheirograph or Lethogram

err be made for 50 cents by 4 cents in stamps to P. 0. Box 126 Yar- mouth, N. S., and by return of mail ‘you will receive a receipt for malig tablet and ink frem which you can get over one hundred copies from one original writing. Ch'town, Jan; 7, 1880. Im

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COOKED ~

CORNED. BEEF

Most Economical for Family Use, being More than Twice. its Weight of Uncooked ~—

Meat.

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BER & GOFF’S.

Jan. 13, 1880.

Green Teas.

A FEW PACKAGES GREEN TEAS, in + Young Hyson and Japan, will be, sold cheap.

HORACE HA D. Ch’town, Jan. 19, 1880—lw -

Valuable Property for’ Sale

710, BE SOLD, all that part of Town Lot No. . 74, in the first hundred of Town Lots im Charlottetown; having a front of 67 feet, Dor- chester Street, and running back 80 feet, tog gether with the buildings thereon erected. | For further itisauee apply to Messrs.

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Hopesen & Mc bd Charlottetown. Sept. 18; 1879.

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