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| J. W. MITCHELL, ! Office Sup’t THe Day EXAMINER.

“MAY 20, 1879.

Fort Augustus Election.

A paLtor was taken yesterday, with the following result :—

McDonald, 227 Kelly, 201 McLean, 147 Duffy, 130 Cummiskey, . , / ; 73 Laverty, . ‘ ; ; ik a

Total vote fer Government, 650 Total vote for the Opposition, 147 Mr. McDonald will support the Govern- ment. a

Abolition of the Legislative Council

Tre Argus is of opinion that the Bill to abolish the Legislative Council is ‘‘unques- tionably” a judicious one. It says :-—

‘‘We are of opinion that property hold- ers will receive ample protection from the

sill in which are embodied the above pro-

visions. This property question we hear so much about is a mere sentimental grievance, and no one but the most inveterate tory could entertain such absurd ideas as are sometimes advanced in favor of the reten-

tion of the Council. We do not know whether the Opposition to the present Gov- ernment in the House of Assembly call themselves Tory or Liberal, but if we are to judge them by the resolutions they have laid on the table touching the question of the abolition of the Legislative Council, we should say they are the purest relics of a stereotyped Toryism that the world has ever seen.”

Judging by the debate now going on, it seems likely that the Legislative Council intend to adopt the impracticable old tory scheme referred to. If they do so, and thus kiil the Government Bill, let there be a black mark set opposite the name of every man who votes that they do so. The coun- try which is crying out against too much government, and too heavy taxes—the country which has decided that the Legis- lative Council is not required and shall be abolished—will resent being humbugged, and will visit, with its displeasure, any man who aids in killing the Bill.

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The Old Folks in the Poor House.

Tue very interesting letters of ‘‘ C.”-— now being published in the Examinzr— have doubtless suggested te Sergeant Allen the idea of recording the ages of some of the old folks under his care. The follow- ing list shows the names, ages and condi- tion of the inmates of the Poor House :—

Mary Cavanagh, 100; confined to bed. Michael Noonan, 85 ; cripple. Owen Murphy, 85 ; blind and infirm. Anastasia Dalton, 84; deaf and infirm. James Craul, 84; infirm. William Kenny, 83; cripple. Elizabeth Manging, 82; deaf and infirm. Margaret McKay, $2; infirm. Ann McKenna, 80; infirm. Garnet Taylor McGregor, 80; infirm. Mary Rooney, 80 ; intirm. Catherine M. Gayner, 80; infirm. Ann Collins, 80; cripple Ann Kennedy, 79; intirm. Mary Ryan, 79; infirm and blind. Jane Murphy, 78; infirm. Isabella English, 76; infirm. William Story, 76 ; cripple. Thomas Devereaux, 74; blind and confined to bed. Emanuel Bolt, 74; cripple. Catherine McDonald, 72; infirm. Jehu McKenna, 72; infirm. James McDonald, 72; infirm and blind. Duncan Ferguson, 70. Rosanna McKenna, 70; infirm. John Donovan, 58; lunatic Asylum.

ohn McLeod, 49; cripple. Whlliam Fanish, 49; cripple. James Robertson, 48.

Mary Butler, 46.

William Roach, 45; subject to Sts. Isabella McDonald, 45 ; crip. le. Richard Williams, 45 ; simp - ton. John Poore, 43 ; cripple.

John Boyle, 14 ; idiot.

Here is a list of those who died iv the Poor House since March, 1878 :—

Octavius Lepage, 70; 15th March, 1878. John McKenna, 68; 20th March, 1878. Lauchlan Johnston, 68 ; 21st March, 1878. Joseph Russell, 6 months ; 3lst May, 1878. Charlotte McKenzie, 58 ; 2nd Aug., 1378. Christy McLean, 84; 25th Aug., 1878. John Dingwell, 80; 11th Nov., 1878. George McKay, 50; 25th Nov., 1878. Jessie Campbell, 58 ; 27th Dec., 1878. John O'Conner, 50; 31st Dec., 1878. Sarah McPhail, $4; 28th Jan., 1879. Henry ©’ Neill, 14; 29th April, 1879. > > Very good attendance at the market to day. Prices same as those of Friday.

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The Canning

Messrs. Sukpp, Moore & Co., com- menced canning lobsters on Friday of last week, and we hear the catch is pretty good for commencing. They expect to be boiling by steam on the first of June. Messrs. James Fraser & Co. are getting ceady for boiling by steam. David McDonald are putting up lobster factories on the north side of Point Prim, inside the Lighthouse. Mr. James Ander- son, of Newton, is building one at Port Ban, between Wood Islands and Belle Creek. Mr. W. C. Harris has commenced operations at Canoe Cove. We wish them

Business.

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PROVINCIAL LEGISLATURE.

HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY.

THE EXAMINER'S SUMMARY REPORT.

Monpay, May 19.

Hon. Mr. Sutuivan moved that no new matter, upon which a Bill is te be framed, be received after Wednesday, the twenty- first day of May, inst.

Hon. Mr. McLeop moved the House into Committee of the Whole to consider reso- lutions anent the Lien Law. Lien Law, he said, is in force in all the other Provinces; and it is right that the mechanics and labor- ers of this Province should also have the advantages of it. He stated the relations between the owner, contractor, and me- chanic as they exist.at present, and intro- duced th» following resolution :—

Resolved, That it is expedient to introduce a Bill to provide liens for mechanics, machin- ists and builders employed in the construc- tion, alteration, or repair ef any building or erection, or in placing machinery of any kind in, upon, or ineconnection with any building or erection, and the registration of such liens ; Resolved, That the lien provided in this Act shall be registered in the office of the Regis- trar of Deeds, and the sum of one dollar be charged as the fee for registration of the same, to be paid by the pariy applying for register- ing such lien to the said Registrar for the use of the Provincial Government.

The resolutions were reported agreed to, and in accordance therewith, Mr. McLeod introduced a Bill.

Hon. Mr. Gorpon asked for copies of all correspondence relating to performance of Steam and Mail Service to Georgetown by the Steam Navigation Company.

Hon. Mr. Svutrrvan said there was no such correspondence in the archives of the Government.

Mr. Suaw moved the second reading of the Bill to amend the Act regulating the sale of spirituous liquors. He explained that the Act proposed that the 2nd April should be fixed as the day on which licenses should be granted. The object is to de- fine the time so that the Canada Temper- ance Act may be put in force. The Act provides that after the 2nd day of April next all licenses sha)] expire, and that any person who after that date takes cut a license shall pay only for the time between that date and the date the Canada Tem- perance Act goes into operation.

Mr. A. J. McDonatp took the Chair of the Committee.

Hon. Mr. Suttivan thought the time rather short.

Mr. Unprruay took the same view.

Mr. Saaw said the Bill gives thirteen or fourteen months fer those engaged in sell- ing liquor to settle up their business and get out of it.

Mr. Gavin suggested that the time be extended to twelve months after the pas- sing of the Bill- say 2nd of June.

Mr. Richarps alse thought the time rather short. He said there wasa doubt about the constitutionality of the Scott Act, and questioned whether it ceuld take effect.

Mr. Suaw said that was a matter for after consideration. The 2nd of April was set down in the Bill because that was the date on which the last license was issued. He thought the time long enough, but was not wedded to the date.

Hon. Mr. Svtrivan suggested that the date be 2nd July.

Mr. Gorpon wished to know if the Aet would not clash with existing legislation. Mr. Saw said it would not. He was willing that the date should be changed to the 2nd day of August ; and moved that it be so changed. Clause agreed to.

The remaining clauses of the Bill passed without amendment.

Mr. Speaker resumed the Chair; and the Bill was reported agreed to without amendment.

Hon. Mr. Suttivan moved the House into Committee of the Whole to consider the Bill to Abolish Imprisonment for Debt.

Mr. Unperuay took the Chair of Com- mitte.

After some time the Bill was reported agreed to with certain amendments.

House adjourned.

Tuespay, May 20.

Forenoon Session.

Hon. Mr. SuLiivan introduced a_ Bill to amend the Act for securing the Independ- ence of Parliament. It provides for the appointment of three members of the Gov- ernment to the Board of Trustees of the Lunatic Asylum. Bill was read a first and second time, and ordered to be read a third time on Wednesday.

A message was received from the Legis- lative Council, announcing that they had passed the Public Roads’ Act and the Act toamend the Law of Arbitration, with amendments, and the Surrogate and Pro- bate Fees’ Act, without amendment.

The House concurred in the amendment, which was an important one, made to the Arbitration Bill.

Hon. Mr. Ferguson introduced a bill to amend the Act relating to Lunatics and the custody of lunatics. Bill read a first time, and ordered to be read a second time on

Wednesday.

Mr. Lance and also Mr. jand engrossed on

(Fron the Otiawa Citizen, May 106.)

Yesterday afternoon the sessional clerks in Room No. 37 assembled and were called to order by Mr. A. C. McDonald, who acted as chairman, and Mr. M. T. Haldane as secretary, when the following address, drafted by Mr. W. W. Stumbles, P. BL, vellum by Mr. W. F. Gouin, was presented to Mr. H. B. Steward, accompanied by a valuable ring :—

Most Respecrep Sir,—As head of the De- partment of Engrossing Clerks, you have earned the esteem and good feelings of those who have been placed under your charge. The clerks of the session of the year 1879 feel impelled to express their kindly feelings to- wards you in some taugible manner. ‘The labor connected with the discharge of your duties as chief of this department have neither been light nor easy, but have been such as in- volved a large amount of responsibility and eare, arising from the great value of the papers placed in your keeping for transcription, and the despatch necessary te carry out the instructions of Parliament in regard to them.

We could not fail to observe that your labor was greater, and your anxiety increased by the fact that with few exceptions the clerks of this year, in the early part of the session, were inexperienced in the particular work which they had to perform. We have, therefore, arrived at the conviction that you have, in a high degree, acquired by Jong public service, the ability, tact, and knowledge requisite for the proper management of that portion of public work placed under your supervision.

Our toil in some instances has been arduous, but under your instruction and advice, very freely and kindly given, it has, ina great mea- sure, been lightened, and whatmight have been a laborious task became a pleasant duty. In thus assisting and directing the labors of the members placed under your charge, you have won the esteem which shall be cherished by us as long as our recollection of you exists.

We ask that you will accept in addition to this address, through which we unitedly ex- press our feelings towards you, a ring, that has been specially prepared for presentation to you, as a token of our regard and gratitude. We desire that it shall not be valued by its intrinsic worth, which is not great, but as a mark of our appreciation of your kinduess shown to us while performing our work.

The long public service which you have rendered to your country, extending over a period of 36 years, proves that you have en- joyed the confidence of the different Admin- istrations under which you held office. Al- though the hand of time presses heavily upon us all, leaving its marks more visibly upon those advanced in years, yet we trust and pray that your strength and health may he spared for many years of honorable service. That a kind Providence may grant you a good degree of health, that honor may follow your course through the remaining portion of your life, and that you may continue true to the efficiency which has characterized you is the sincere wish of all who have subscribed their names to this address.

We remain, yours with respect, and signed by the sessional ‘clerks of Room No. 37. To the Chief Engrossing Clerk. Parliament Building, Ottawa, May 15th, 1879.

Mr. Stewart thanked them in a few well

chosen remarks.

oT <> £2 Lip -c e-———

THE report of the Committee on the Pacific Railway sections may be summed up thus :—

Estimate. Actual cost. Section 13..$ 406,194 $ 334,979

(for 45 miles. ) (for 374 miles. ) Section 14.. 402,950 722,744 Section 15.. 1,590,085 2,525,000 Section 25.. 1,037,061 1,459,084

This is what the ‘‘practical’” Minister of Pub- lic Works accomplished. Add the steel rail purchase, the Fort Francis Lock, the Kamin- istiquia business, and the pres to Mr. Foster, and everybody will agree with the London Advertiser, that Mr. McKenzie has an ‘‘unapproachable record’ as an adminis- trator.

Coal. ie Coal.

N HAND, and ready for delivery, Round and Nut COAL, fresh frum the Mines. Terms cash. CAPT. JOHN HUGHES, Water Street. Charlottetown, April 28, 1879—1m

COAL. COAL.

OW landing a cargo ACADIA NUT COAL, selling cheap from schooner. Terms Casn Apply to W. W. CLARKE, Agent. Ch’town, head Lord s Wharf, May 12, 1879.

TO SELL OR TO LET.

Garden, Coach House, Stable, etc., on Grafton Street (West) opposite the residence

the harbor. ssession Ist June. Apply to JOHN W. MORRISON,

May 17, 1879.

Aperient Fruit ;Lozenges ! Prepared From the Bark of the Rhamnus Frangula.

MEDICINE which has been described, on high authority, as ‘‘the only real aperient we have” ; all others usually classed under that name being drastic in their opera-

‘tion, and often injurious in their after effect.

These Lozenges are extremely palatable, and children take them raadily as a sweet meat. Prepared by H. C. Bartpon & Son, Edin- burg. #@ Sold at APOTHECARIES’ HALL, DesBrisay’s Corner. Ch’town, May 9, ’79—2w 3aw

HE WEEKLY EXAMINER. — Per-

sons having relatives or friends abroad, and desiring to keep them informed concerning P. E. Island, cannot do soin a better or cheap, er way than by subscribing to Tuk Wersxur EXAMINER. Sent, ae , to any address mm Great Britain, the United States, or the

Dominion, on receipt of One Dollar,

7% AT Two-Story Dwelling House, jo...

of the rae and having a fine view of+ 0

“HOUSEHOLD Horses, Cow, Wagons, Harness,

I will sell at Auction, at my Sale itoon), Queen Square,

ON FRIDAY NEXT,

23rd inst., at 2 o'clock,

MARES, 1 Cow, 1 Vis-a-Vis Wagon, ] double seat Wagon, 1 Iron Axle Cart (new), 1 Truck Body, 1 set Driving Harness, 1 set Cart Harness. —ALSO—

1 Wal. and Fancy Repp Parlour Sui, 1 Sofa, 1 Lounge, 3 Easy Chairs, 1 Round Table, C. S. and Wood Chairs, Cook Cases, Pictures, Parlour Stoves, Carpets, Crockery and Tin ware. Iron and Wood Bedsteads, Ex. Mat- trasses, Feather Beds and Pillows, 1 Oak and Walnut Trimmed Bedroom Suit, Chests of Drawers, Washstands, Toilet Sets, Looking Glasses, Cooking Stove and Cooking Utensils, etc., ete. WILLIAM DODD,

Ch’town, May 20 —2i Auctioneer.

Retraction of Slander.

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CHARLOTTETOWN, 19th May, 1879. Messrs Ross Bros., Charlottetown : Srrs,—With reference to the remarks wiich I made regarding the loss of your premises in this place by fire, and also regarding your- selves, I have to state that those remarks were made by me very unguardedly. There was, in fact, no ground whatever for any re- flection upon you. T regret exceedingly having caused you the annoyance which my remarks were liable to produce. 1 unhesitatingly with- draw them, declare them to be utterly un- founded, and apologize for having made use of then. Yours respectfully, THOMAS COOK, *hotographer. Witness. D. C. Marry. Ch’town, May 20, 1879—pat a

Ty J. WILLIAMS, formerly of the firm of . Willams & Crowley, Meridian Street, Boston, and late CUTTER with Mr. C. E. Lobertson, begs leave to inform his friends and the public that he has opened a

Custom Tailoring ESTABLISHMENT.

At 24 QuEEN STREET,

OPPOSITE THE ANCLO-AMERICAN TELE-

GRAPH OFFICE,

Where he is prepared to Cut, Trim, and make Garments in the

LATEST FASHION,

AND AT

MODERATE. PRICES.

Satisfaction Guaranteed. Ch’town, May 13, 1879.-—eod.

W. W. WELLNER

HAS JUST OPENED

A SPLENDID LOT

COLORED GOLD

Setts, Brooches, Ear-rings, Bracelets, Lockets, Necklets, Solitaires, Scarf Pins, Shirt Studs, &c., &c.

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GOLD AND SILVER WALTHAM & GENEVA

WATCHES

A COOD SHOW OF

ELECTRO-PLATED WARE,

Eight-Day and Thirty Hour

CLOCKS!

W. W. WELLNER, 81 North Side Queen Square. Ch’town, May 12—5i 2aw 4i wk pat ar pres 4i

Wants. Lost, found, <r.

FEW Permanent or Transient Boarders can get first-class accommodation in one of the pleasantest and most convenient parts of the City. Apply at the Examiner [may 20] OR SALE CiiEAP,—1 Inglish Plate Mirror, 1 Shop Stove (both nearly new. ) For particulars, apply at the EXAMINER Orrice.—Ch’tewn, May 20.

1 LET, at SOURIS EAST, a well- finished Two-story Dwelling-House in the centre of the’ town, fronting on Chapel street, containing 20 rooms and shop ; also Stable, Coach-house and Shed, and Well in the yard. For particulars, apply to JOHN HARPER, on the premises, or to the owner, W. W. LORD, Charlottetown. May 19, 1879—pat 41

JZOUND—On Richmond street (west), on Saturday, a new FELT HAT, which the owner can have by calling at the EXAMINER office and paying for this advertisement—m1$

T OTICE,—The subscriber having, for the present, rented Mr. D. Wilson’s old stand, next door to Mrs. F. McCarron’s, will be happy to supply his customers as usual. A large supply of the most approved kinds of Turnip Seeds on hand. P. G. FRASER, Richmond St. May 20, ’79, 6w wkly.

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LET—A large two-story Dwelling House, beautifully situated on North side —— Square, containing seventeen Rooms, good cellarage, Voach House and Stables. En quire for particulars at King Square Furniture Warerooms. {may 1—pat pres lm]

New Spring & Summer

GOODS,

Ex ‘* Prince Edward” and other Steamers.

All carefully selected in the Best and Cheap- est markets.

Dress Materials

Dress Fringes, ete.

Black Silks & Velvets

MILLINERY,

a really Good Assort- ment.

Hats, Feathers, Flowers,

very attractive

Lace Curtains

at prices to suit all customers.

Ladies’ and Gents’

UNDERCLOTHING

Good and Cheap.

HOSIERY,

in variety.

Grey Cottons, White Cottons,

Print Cottons, Towels,

Towelling,

Table Damasks, T weeds, ete.

Best Value Yet Offered.

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DesBRISAY

May 14, 1879,