Cor SOT RE ITs en ‘.. = a. - stein Tn Local and Other Items. Reronrs of the ras ages of diptheria continue to come from al! sections of Nova Scotia. AN important encyclical letter has been sent by the Pope to the Bishops of the Catholic Church. Mrs. JoHN CAMERON, one hundred years oldy died at Brooktield, Queen’s County, Nova Scotia, the other day. Tue Argus says the Local Government have determined not to construct the bridge over Murray River without the approval of Parlia- ment. Joun PRENTY was the only appearance at the Stipendiary Magistrates this forenoon. He was fined $3 and costs or fourteen days for being drank and incapable, Tur members of Rev. F. W. Moore’s Bible Class, Prinee Street Methodist Church, pre- sented him, on New Year’s eve, with a very handsome silver mounted fruit salver, napkin holder and fruit knife. Tue Argus devotes a short paragraph to the Patriot's proposition to hand over to our Local Government a portion of the Fishery Award. The Argus gives the proposition too much im- portance, Revenue of Dominion for December, €1,338,456 ; total to December, 31st, $10,- 592,650 ; expenditure in December, $1,005,- 679 ; total to December 31st, $8,105,723. ‘“[)Eror.zk pu Norp”’ is the title of a new jouraal to be issued weekly at St. John in the interests of the Acadians, and printed for the most part in the French tongue. The first number of which has already appeared. The proprietor is Moses M. Cormier. Tue parents of William Moors, who was reported killed by a train at Farmington, Mass., have recived a letter from William, informing them that he is ‘‘ well and doing well.” It was another person of the same name, belonging to the United States, who met the sad fate reported. Tus market was largely attended to-day. Prices. were as follow: Beef, small, from 5 to 12 cents; do. by the qr., from 3} to 7 cents ; mutton, from 3 to 3 cents; lamb, from 3 to 7 cents; geese, each, from 40 to 50 ceuts; chickens, 40 cents per pair; pork (per carcass), from 3 to 4 cents ; butter, by the tub, from 15 to 17 cents. A MonsTrREAt despatch says: Bishop Faber has issued a circular forbidding ladies to be- long to church choirs after the Ist day of June next. The order has been auticipated in some choirs of Catholic churches. The choir of the Jesuits’ Church is said to have been disband- ed, and that of the St. Patrick’s Church will comply with the order after St. Patrick’s Day. Tue Rev. R. B. Macoonap, of Miscouche, will deliver h’s able Lecture, entitled ‘*‘ How to Read and Wha’ to Read,” before the Mem- bers of St. Patrick’s T. A. Society, in St. Patrick’s Hall, to-morrow evening. | This lec- ture was previously delivered in this city for the benefit of the Reform Club, and it was deservedly praised by all who had the pleasure of hearing 1t. Tur death warrants of Dowd and Mrs. Ward who were sentenced to be hanged at St. An- drew’s to-day, have not been received. Sheriff Paul informed the correspondent of the St. John *‘Globe” that no arrangement has yet been made nor the site in the gaol yard chosen fe: the gallows. It will probably be constrnct- ed on the plan of that used in St. John County at executions, which the Sheriff thinks can be erected in twenty-four hours. Tur Correr Nuisance.—The P. E. Island Government are disposing of a lot of cents (the only Grit Government, by the way, that was ever known to have any sense to dispose of, and this has proved a nuisance to the people.) Tae Government have disposed of a large quan- tity of cents, at $90 for 100 dollars’ worth. These are driving silver and notes out of circu- lation. Merchants selling a dollars worth of oom are paid with money purchased from the tovernment for ninety cents.— Hx. Herald. Grorce Wuirr, who is remanded for ex- amination before the Grand Jury—in connec- tion with the North River troubles—charged with stealing a beehive from Mr. John Sellars, about four years ago, produced witnesses be- fore the Stipendiary, this forenoon, with the intention of proving an alibi. James Docken- dorff and a young fellow named Henderson testified that they were at Dockendorff’s at the time the bees of the hive in question were smothered; that George White was not present ; and that the smothering of the bees took place at six o’clock in the evening. The last item in their testimony differs from Mc- Intyre, on whose testimony White was re manded. He (McIntyre) testifies that it was at eleven o'clock in the night that the bees were smothered. In the face of this the Magistrate could not discharge the prisoner, but he will recommend to the Attorney Gen- eral that James Dockendorff and Henderson be examined before the Grand Jury relative to the charge against White. > -——— Special Notices. Corrsz, fresh ground, at Beer and Goff's. For Bargains in Ladies’ Shawls and Furs, go to J. RB. MeDonald’s. Go.pEN Syrup, 10c. a pint, at Beer and Goft’s. Pickixs, in bulk, 12c. a pint, at Beer and Goif’s. Buy your Flour at Beer & Goff's. Ir will pay you to buy your Dry Goods at J.B. MeDonald’s. MarMmaLabek, 22c. per lb. and Jam 25e. per Ilb., in bulk, at Beer and Goff's. Every one in search of Cheap Goods should go to J. B, McDonald's. Catirorsta Honey, very choice,—in the comb and strained,—at ‘‘ The Confectionery. A rapid and emphatic recital of the fol- lowing simple narrative is an infalliable cure for lisping : Hobbs met Snobbs and Nobbs; Hobbs bobs to Snobbs and Nobbs; Hubbs nobs with Snobbs and robs Nobbs fobs. ‘‘This is,” says Nobbs, ‘the worst of Hobb’s jobs ;’ and Snobbs sobs. : ' being the largest number of Sewing Machines | NEWS BY officials in inside and outside service. down in events occur, they are intended to occupy for 7. eetiliiartietee a A A TELEGRAPH, OTTawa, Jan. 13. _Deputations from the Manufacturers’ Asso- ciations of Untario and Montreal are ex pected here to-night, aud are to have an interview with the Finance Miuister on Wednesday re- garding expectei tariff chanzes. The Supreme Court will meet on Monday next. Owing to the fact that some of the judges who heard cases now standing for jud ment will not be on the bench, such cases wil] have to be reargued, and probably they will be the tirst taken up in the order in which they stood on various inscription lists for the pre- ceding sessions, One of the chief clerks in the Government Department is under a cloud regarding charges forcab hire, It is alleged that several in- stances have been discovered of charges made in accounts where no such sums have been paid to cab men named. It is rumored that the Government has de- termined on a 10 per cent. reduction all round, including the salaries of the Ministers; also, of f Lonpon, Jan. 13. A Calcutta despatch says that the troops of ( the Peshawur and Kuram columns have settled quarters which, unless unforseen two months. The health of the troops is good and they are settling themselves down comfortably ia camp. With wet weather, however, tnere will certainly come more sickness, but not | sufficient to make serious inroads on the strength of the force. A Paris correspondent telegraphs that, of 2,509 Communists undergoing sentence, 2,000 will be pardoned within three days. > oa The Execution of Farrel. SCENE IN THE JAIL YARD—THE WORK BADLY PERFORMED—A FEARFUL SPECTACLE. A Quebee despatch of the 11th inst. says : The last scene in the Farrel murder case was witnessed this morning in the jail yard at 8.10 a. m., when, in obedience to the de- mands of justice, Michael Farrel, yielded up his life for the murder of Francis Conway in Augusi. No possible efforts were spared to obtain a commutation of the sentence. A thousand people surrounded the jail and on the fields and plains of Abraham. Only about 100 were admitted into the jail yard, About 15 minutes before the hour the black tlag was hoisted on the jail. The hangman, an inmate of the jail, proved a stupid fellow, one entirely ignorant of his business. He was masked. The rope was attached toa beam of the scaffold before Farrell made his appearance, Farrell spent the last few hours with his spiritual advisers, and did not show the least agitation when pinioned. The work of execution was shamefully botched. The prisoner was led to the scaffold by Fathers Mynn and Burke, walk- ing apparently without- hesitation. On reaching the scafiold all three knelt, and the De Profundis was said by Father Myun, all present uncovering their heads. The cor- oner, jailerand sheriff stood behind the party. Farrel then shook hands with and wished zach Father farewell, and received in return a word of Christian fortitude. He placed his hat again on his head and took his stand on the fatal drop. The hangman adjusted the noose, but was a long time letting go the drop The agitated Farrell, who glanced anxiously around and, in his terror at see- ing the bolt withdrawn, he clutched the rope which, having hung too low down from his neck, caught beneath his pinioned arm. He uttered a piercing cry as he hung in this position between time and eternity, with the fatal work but partiall} aceom- plished. The scene was terrible as the wretched hangman shook the rope violently above Farrell’s head, causing it to right it- self. So badly was the work done that life was not extinct for over fifteen minutes after the drop fell. The body was then cut down and the usnal inquest held. There has never, probably, been a more brutal execution witnessed anywhere. patience eats Rates of Exchange. ee Hawirax, Jan. ll. Sterling Exchange, 60 days........ 8§ “ “ Raa i ix. 94 ROUEN ss. nase cecccv odes 104 U. &. ‘Currency drafts............+.: + prem Gold Cheques, New York............ < prem r te re ee ¢ preio ie ea tg, Se ee 4 prem " Newfoundland............ 1 prero New York Quotations. New York, Jan. 1). Sterling, 60 days sight.................. 4 84 OF MN i i alll 4 87 Died. On the 14th inst., Mr. Michael Hickey, aged 87 years. GENUINE NEW YORK SINGER SEWING MACHINES THE BEST IN THE WORLD. Buy only the GENUINE. Beware of COUNTERFEITS. Nonegenuine with out our Trade Mark stamped on the arm _ fo the Machine. STHEINGKR MANUF'ING CO. 1677 SOLD 282,812 Machines, ever sold by any Company in a single year. Machines sold on monthly payments. Rogert Youna, Sole Agent ot P. E. Island, South Side Queen Square, Charlottotown., Nov. 30, 1878—2aw tf FDUY THE DAILY EXAMINER, B for the latest news—local and telegraphic GREAT GLEARANGE SALE DRY GOODS | i From this Date, DECEMBER 29, 1878, FOR CASH ONLY, DISCOUNT OF FROM AT A 20 to 25 Per Cent., | FOR ONE MONTH, —THE—- Following Goods ! French Merinos, French Delaines, French Cashmeres, . French Twills, Parmattas, Henrietta Cloth, Persian Cerds, Brilliantines, Lamas, Lustres, Russel Cords, FANCY DRESS GOODS! Anglais Merinos, Balmoral Crapes, Crapes, Dress Cloths, Mantle Cloths and | Ulster Cloths, Plain, Checked, Fancy and Striped WINCEYS ! Silk Velvets, Velveteens, Black Silks, Colored Silks, Fancy Silks, Ladies’ Skirts, Corsets, Ties, Fancy Wove Goods, SAHAW LS, Q@NE HALF PRICE. RIBBOMWS, Flowers and Feathers ! eS | ALF PRICE, ’ Artificial Ladies’ Utsters, Ladies’ Jackets and Mantles, Blue Serges (all wool), Scarlet Fiannéls, Wool Scarfs and Ties, Umbrellas, Jeans, Tickings, Shirtings. Ladies’ Cloth and Kid Gloves, Ladies’ Skating Gloves. Brussels Carpets, Tapestry . ®-ply Scotch “ 3-ply Scotch “ Union “ vs 4-4 Hemp 6-4 Felt $ 4-4 Felt - 8 Stair. e 2-4 Stair ” Felt Crumb Cloths, Linen Crumb Cloths, Stair Damask, Curtain Damask, Curtain Reps, Table Damasks and Table Linens, Toilet Covers, Blankets, Counterpanes & Bed Covers, CURTAINS! In Muslin and Lace—Very Cheap. Damask, Turkey, Cloth and Felt TABLE COVERS! OiL TABLE CTOTH, FLOOR OIL CLOTH. Buff, Green and White Window Hollands, Ladies’ Fur Muaffs, from Fiftv-six cents, in Musquash, Monkey, Badger, Chinchilla, Imitation Seal, Grebe, Imitation Mink and Mink. Men’s Made Clothing, Hats, Fur Caps, &c. Shirts, Underclothing, and a variety of articles too numerous to mention. J.D. MASON & CO., QUEEN STREET. Charlottetown, Dec. 30, 1878— ) JANUARY, 1879. ANNUAL C LE "0: ARANGE SALE rT J. B, MACDONALD'S. The Following Goods will be Cleared out at Bargains : Lalies’ Weol Shawls, Ladies Far Maffs and Boas, Ladies’ Far Caps. Children’s Fur Caps and Sets, Men’s and Key's Fur and Heavy Cloth Caps, Scarfs & Clouds, Blankets, Quilts, Norse Blankets (full Trimmed), Men and Boys’ Ulsters and Recfers, Cottons and Cotton Warp 4? cosr. ALL OTHER GOODS AT B Queen Street, Charlottetown, Jan. 9, 1879 - OTTOM PRICES AT J. B. MACDONALD’. BANKRUPT SALE. BY AUCTION, _ WILL BE SOLD, ON Thursday next, the 16th inst, at ll OCLOCK, AT THE STORE OF DANIEL STEWART, KENT STREET, Tea Setts, 11 doz. Cups and Saucers, 24, an Insolvent, ){) doz. Teapots, 4} doz. Dishes, 36 dozen Piates, 24 doz. Chambers, 3§ doz. Bowls, 2 Toilet Setts, Bowls, Sugar Pots, Jugs, 4 Cruet Stands, 8 doz. Tumblers, China ' Vases, Cream Jugs, Glass Mugs, 3? doz. Glass Lamps, Lamp Chimnies, Blacking, Spices, Washing Crystal, and a variety of articles too numerous to mention. —ALSO— THE HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE Bedsteads, Bareaus, Mirrors, Sinks, Tables, } Pictures, Couches, Chairs, 1 Cheftionier, | Stoves, &e., &c, Bb. WILSON HIGGS, Assignee, { Ch’town,Jan. 11, 1878&— WoKAY'S LIVERY STABLES, Wy) NORTH SIDE QUEEN SQUARE. WIRST-CLASS Single and Double Teams to hire at shortest notice. TERMS MODERATE. Orders left at J. F. McKay’s promptly at- tended ta. A. J. McK AY. h’town, Dee. 30, 1878— re READY FOR DELIVERY. VHOLESALE AND RETAIL pe hms Harvie’s Bookstore, QUEFN SQUARE. Ch’town, Dec. 12, 1878— AUCTION ! To be sold by PUBLIC AUCTION, on TUES DAY, the Twenty-fourth day of DECEM BER NEXT, at the hour of Twelve o'clock, noon, at the Court House, Char lottetown, under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in an Inden- ture of Mortgage, bearing date the Third day of February, A. D. 1873, and made between John Henesy, of the one part, and Francis Kelly, of the other part— LL that tract of land and premises situate lying and being as follows, that is to say : Commencing on the north side of the Fort Augustus Road, at the south-east angle of a farm of land in the possession of Thomas Ceerley ; from thence north fifty chains, or to the northern boundary of the said John Henesy’s land ; thence east five chains ; thence south to the said road, and from thence west to place of commencing, containing by estima- tion ‘Twenty-tive acres, a little more or less, and being part of Lot or Township Number Thirty-six, in Queen’s County, together with all Behts, members and appurtenances there- to belonging. For turther particulars apply to Messrs. HovGsox & McLxop, Solicitors, Charlotte- town. ° Dated this Twenty-seventh day of Novem ber, A. D. 1878. FRANCIS KELLY, Mortgagee. Dec. 2, 1873—law t sale THE above Sale is hereby postponed till TUESDAY, the Twenty-fifth day of Febrnary 1879, then to take place at the hour and place above mentioned FRANCIS KELLY, Mortgagee. ORTCACE SALE. To be sold, by Public Auction, at_ the Court House in Summerside, in Prince County, on Tuesday, the Eighteenth day of February next, at the hour of one o'clock, in the afternoon, under a Power of Sale in an Indenture of Mortgage, dated the fifth day of October, 1878, made between William Thomas Mill, of the one part, and John Brecken, Frederick De St. Croix Brecken, and Rebert Robinson Hodgson, trustees, of the other part, — 1 All that tract, piece or parcel of land, aitu- « ate on Lot Eighteen, and bounded and described as follows: Commenemg at a stale tixed on the shore of Indian River; thence Ly a line running south twenty degrees west untzl it meets the boundary line dividing Lots or Townships Numbers eighteen and nineteen; thence running due cast on said division line {for the distance ef thirty-two chains; thence ' by a line running north twenty degrees east until it reaches: Indian River, aforésaid; thence following the course of the River to the place of commencement, making and including fifty- six (56) acres of land be the same, a little more er less, in Prince County, aforesaid. 2. Also, all that other tract, piece or parcel ) of Land, situate on Lot or Township Twenty- tive, in Prince County, aforesaid, and bounded and described as follows, that is to say : Com- mencing at a stake fixed on Wilham Mc- Murdy’s eastern boundary line at the south- east corner of Joshua Harding’s Lot; from thence running south for the distance of forty- four chains; thence east eleven chains and fifty links; thence nerth forty-four chains; thence | west eleven chains and fifty links, to the afore- said stake or place of commencement, makin and including fifty (50) acres of land, a little more or less, being the southern moiety of one hundred acres of land; and heing bounded on the north by the northern moiety thereof, known as Joshua Harding’s lot; on the east by ———=——Gay’s land, on the south by- Kecfe's land, and on the wet by the said William MacMurdy’s land. 3. Also, all that other tract, piece or parcel of land, situate on Lot or Township Number Nineteen, bounded aud described as follows, that is to say; Commencing at a square stake fixed in the south-west angle of land in the oc- cuyation of Peter Gillis; thence running north six degrees and forty-five minutes, east four- teen chains and two links to division line be: tween Lots Nineteen and Eighteen; thence along said line westwardly twenty-six chains and sixty-nine links to the entrance of Barbara Weit River; thence along the course of the said river to the place of Leginning, containi twenty-nine acres and forty perches, be the same, a little more or less. 4. All that tract, piece or parcel of land, situate on Lot or Township Number Eighteen, and bounded and described as follows, that is to say : Commencing at a stake set on the shore of Richmond Bay in the centre of a road on the line of Lots Eighteen or Nineteen; thence northwardiy along said shore such a distance as shall make fifteen chains and sixty- five links (15 chains and 65 links) at a right anglefrom said division line; thence north eighty-nine degrees east or parallel with the said division line forty-eight chains and fifteen links (48 chains, 15 links) or to lands the property of the said William Thomas Mill, thence south twenty degrees west to said division line to the stake at the place of commencement, containing seventy- eight acres of land, a little more or less, 5. Also all that other tract, piece or parcel of land situate on Lot or Township Number Twenty-five (25), im Prince county, and bounded and described as follows, that is te say, commencing atastake set in the north boundary line of land in possession of the widow Keiff or Lawrence Malone, being the southeast angle of fifty acres of land the erty of William T. Mill, from thence by a line running north twelve chains and fifty links, thence east nint chains and fifty-five links or to the east boundary line of land in possession of William Gay, thence south to the first mentioned land, thence westwardly along said land to the stake at the place of commence- ment, containing eleven and nine-tenths acres, a little more or less. 6. Also all that other tract, piece or parcel of land situate on Lot or Township Number Nineteen, in Prince County, bounded as fol- lows, that is to say, commencing at the southeast angle of land in the possession of Neil McDonald, from thence running west along said land twelve chains and twenty links (12 chains, 20 links) or to the southwest angle of said land, and from thence two points running two parallel lines south thirty-one (31) chains or to the south boundary line of plot G, containing thirty-seven and one-half (374) acres of land, be the same a little more or less, together with all buildings and improve- ments therecn and appurtenances to the same belonging. : For farther particulars appiy at the office of Messrs, Hodgson & MeLeod, Solicitors, Char- lottetown. Dated the 13th day of January, A. D: 1679. JOHN BRECKEN, FREDERICK Dg Sr. C. BRECKEN. R. R. HODGSON, . By E. J. HODGSON, their attorney. Jan, 13—law ts prog