1A ec © RAP OR or ca ein So Stet ho WR ak E ee comes ae ~- 43 thle. iia. epeetllinen eaetanti 0 a ili =, ha iain ‘IRS. I saa st 2 steet We ! } i S d en ta Tue Darty EXAMINER. om JANUARY 23. (882 Winter Communication. cement will Tuts every-othe never do. r-day arran To-day, the ‘‘ Northern Light” arrived at Pictou at 10.380 o'clock; and she will quietly remain there all night—in company with the English mail. She could easily have returned to-day ; but it may storm to-morrow ; and a mail which many merchants are anxionsly ex pecting, may not reach us for several days. The necessity of having the English mail here promptly is all the greater from the | fact that the return mail is made up here on Wednesday; and it maybe of the utmost importance to merchants to answer their letters by that mail. Had the Capes route been open, the English mail would have gone to Amherst on Saturday, and we should have had it here to-night to a dead certainty. Per-| haps we should have had it last night We should, certainly resort to the Capes route at once, not only because it is im- portant that we should receive our mai's with the utmost despatch, but because the Northern Light is in jeopardy every hour after the heavy northera ice fills the straits. | Everyone remembers how it was last year, when passengers and crew, exposed, in the midst of the straits, for weeks, barely escaped with their lives. It is more thao probable that what has occurred will, if the steamer be forced into the ice fields, happen again; and there may then be no escape. The Government will be guilty of a criminel exposure of human life to danger, if in the face of the warning of last year, they permit the Northern Light to work her way through ice tields. We hope, therefore, that as soun as cross- ing becomes dangerons to the Northern Light she will be laid up until the spring, and that recourse will at once be had to the Capes route. > -—- 2 —- oo -« - --_-—- The True Basis of Legislative Pro- hibition. In the Canadian Monthly, for last November, a writer contributed a paper on the ** Taboo of Strong Drink.” He char acterized legislative action on prohibition as ‘* meddling,’ and pleaded that citizens should be allowed the liberty of controlling their own appetites. The Magazine for this month cuntains an able reply from the Rev. G. W. Hodgson, who takes up the cause of prohibition and shows that states men are working on a true basis when em- ployed in legislating on this subject. The writer asks :— ** Does the evil directly resulting to the whole community from the liquor traffic out weigh any possible good coming from it? If this question can be answered im the aflirma tive, it gives the true basis fer prohibition,” Concerning the evil effects outweighing the good, the following picture is drawn : ‘*It is unnecessary to dwell upon the ter- rible evils in the train of drink: it would be hard to exagyerate them The blighted hopes, the wasted, ruined lives of the Vit- tims; the keen agony, or the dall heart- br: ken despair of mothers, fathers, wives, children ; the heartless neg!ect or the brutal cruelty of the dravkard—tnese, too common as they are, need no rhetoric to describe their horrors. And it is not the inteusity alone of these evils that startles us. How wide spread they are? What town, what village, what country-side is free from them? How hard, throughout the length and breadth of the land, to find a family to which shame and sorrow have not been brousht by the druakeness of at least one of its member. Now, make the most liberai allowance that any reasonable man can ask, for whatever of comfort and pleasure the moderate use of intoxicating drinks can give to the temperate. Place in one balance all the good that can be claimed for steong drink ; in the other, all its ter- rible, well-known evils, We may leave the decision, as to which is the heavier, as safely to a non-prohibitionist as to a prohibitionist.” In this manner the writer proceeds, showing that the evil directly resulting to the whole community outweighs any possi- ble advantage that can be gained from nun- restricted liberty; consequently prohibition becomes an act of enlightened policy, and a fit suhject for the thought of the legislat- or. Regarding the cry of religious perse- cution, the writer says:— ‘Would anyone call the suppression of | Thuggism, or the Suttee, or Polygamy religi ous persecution? * * * Bat when the leg islator says the e practices are to be stopped on account of the injury tuey do the country, thev are forbidden to the Christian and non- Christian alike,on grounds wholly unconnected with the religious belief of either, he frees him-elf from the charge of religious persecu- tion.” An objection was made against prohibi- tion on the ground of its tearing away the tests of temptation from us. The follow- ing, on that point, is remarkably cutting:— “The fear that to remove this temptation from among us would make our morality limp and nerveless is surely a very idle fear. Whatever it may once have been this worid is bow no Garden of Eden, with but one for- | bidden fruit. If the vice of drunkenness were made impossible to-morrow, there would still be left au ample supply of wickedness to exer cise all the virtue of the most vigorous athlete ” Regarding the drinking habit among the wealthy classes, the writer's remarks are foreible:—- ** Looking at our own country, he certainly would not bea friend of the upper classes who would flatter them iato a belief of their own subriety ; and if those below aim at no higher degree of temperance than what they see above them, their standard will be low enough. It is not merely that in every pro- fession, in the highest ranks of society, men are to be seen whose intemperance is evident and extreme ° * * There is that worst form of intemperance which shows itself by habitua! drinking and treating at all times and on all occasions, which is as common with high as with low. Intemperance is as discreditale a vice, is as great asin, in the men who drink Chateau Margaux at $5, as in tho e who have to be content with kill-sodger at 20 cents a bottle.” The writer says the Scott Act is only tentative and temporary, giving a vantage ground from which a better pesition, in | tine, may be seized. He owns that the! W 18 Inconsistent that allows liquor to be | ! Sith <a | sexual debility, and all diseases caused by in. | 9° . | | Giscretions and abuse, are radically, and | brewed and distilled and yet does not allow it to be seid within, pe rhaps, a hundred miles of breweries. But witha riper pub- lic opinicn, and a determined onslauglit | upon the ‘* very citadel of the enemy’ he | thinks that ‘ complete prohibition” will be ; 3peiling for a fight. THE DAILY EXAMINER, gained. Here is the concluding sentence of S he article :— 1 a ishall be at their own time, in battle array, | with colours flying, and it shall be torush to) ithe attack which shall give them secure pos - : i ’ lotta session of the very citadel itselt—-Compiete Prohibition. —_—eom + A Landmark Less. Tre demise of the late Wm. R. Watson honored citizens one of 1ts bes? and most a sinele enemy behind. To know him, was to love him. pais as The qualities which distinguished the deceased gentleman awong his fellowmen, ind which endeared him to so many hearts, may be summed up as follows: He was re nerous and benevelent. The poor es or | . } P ary | found in hiw a warm-hearted friend. No one appealed te his generosity in vain. He : } ’ help the distressed, and he always n a liberal and unostentatious loved to did it 1 manner. He had akind word for evety- body, and, whether you met him on the street or in his place of business, he was always the same, — kind, che« riul, and rentlemanly. He was the soul of honor. He never eut back on his word. He was always true to his cbligation. ‘‘A good name tu him was better than great riches.’ In thir respect he was particularly sensitive, and the smallest imputation on his honor, he had not the strength to brook. He aimed to do right at «ll times, and under all cir- cumstances, aud if he ever erred, the head, ind not the heart, should be held account- ible. He despised subterfuges and trick lery. It was no effort to him to rise above the “‘serdid ambitions” of the world He was retiring in dis; osition. He was nota man to push his way to the front. He was aiways etter pleased to follow than to lead. Had he been an ambitious man, there are few pesitions in the giit of the people to which he could not attain, Bu. he sought none of these things. He was content to move along quietly, attending strictly to his own affairs, and repaapa others to do the same. His ambition was to make an honorable living, end to dis- charge faithfully any trust confided to his WwW keeping. ‘ He was keenly sensitive. He prized th good opinions of his friends and neighbors He lived to merit them, and it wounded him to the quick to have the elightest sus- picions thrown on his motives aud actions. As his life and conduct were above re proach and his aim to do right, he could not see how any of his actions could be misinterpreted. He was a firm upholder of the law. Hi believed in British institutions, and was loyal to the core. No amount of money suuld induce him knowingly to violate any | statute or law of the land. His attachment te his country and Queen was very strong. He believed in maintaining the supremacy of the law and the Government under which he lived. Modest and retiring as he was in disposition, he had, nevertheless, the courage of his convictions. What he considered to be right, he adhered to with unflinching tenacity. He was no waverer, but rather a determined supporter of what ever party or sect with whom he chose to identify himself. His character, however, can be summed up in a word—he was a gentleman. No person ever lived who had not some faults or failings. ‘‘ To err is human.” I sup pose Mr. Watson was no exception to the rest of mankind. But it is somewhat difficult to say what his failings were. He certainly had fewer faults than fall to the average lot of mankind. He was slow to give offence —ever ready to help the weak —never too proud to despise the society of men because they were poor—always digui- fied and manly, open hearted and sincere. These were the qualities which endeared him to the people among whom he moved, and which will rank him among the nobility of the race. He has pased away, but his memory will be cherished fer many a long year after his body moulders in the grave. F. > + << «++ oe Bauk Durectors’ Responsibility. LAFLEUR VS. THE DIRECTORS OF THE VILLE MARIE BANK, The Hon. Justice Papineau delivered judgment on Saturday, in the case of Fran cois Lafleur vs. F. X Trudel et al. The plaintiff, a shareholder of the Ville Marie Bank, sued the Directers of the Bank for alleged neglect, mismanagement, specula tion, and other serious charges in connection with their management of the affairs of the Bank, which cul. minated eventually in its temporary sus pension. The plainiifi’ sued for the amount of stock he held in the Bank. The defendants pleaded in demurrer that the plaintiff as a shareholder only had no right to institute proceedings against a director ofa bank or corporation individually, for careless or even fraudulent mismanage- i taken ageinst the Bauk, as the defendants bh were trustees of the Bank and not of the plaintiff er any of the shareholders; that |Bank, and was not ! i remote and indirect; that it was not lalleged that the Bank was ivsoiv- jent, mor was it put in default. |The defendants produced a number of jauthorities in support of their plas, and ithe matter was finaliy taken en delibere. | His Honor, in rendering judgment, said | that after carefully considering the matter, | and referring to these authorities, he had come to the conclusion that the defence en droit «f the defendants could not be main- tained, and he, therefore, dismissed it with costs —Montreal Witness, Jan. 9, 1882. | clits epee‘ We piennarnceiecins | A surr fcr libel was brought to an abrupt | termination in Montreal a cay or two ag. A saloon keeper sued a gentleman for $2,000 for | calling him a thief but when the trial was called in Court it turned out that the plaintiti | was in jail, having been convicred of rovbery. The case was therefore struck out. i nenitileatitttiieanviaiiniie AND now Italy wants to take a hand in the in Europe, with its army of 800,000 men, is | te | DrcLing& or May. — Impotency of mind, | . + on . + ¥ imb, or vital function, nervous weakness, romptly cured by the use of Mack’s Magnetic | Medicine, which is for sale by ail responsible | dreggists. See advertisement in another | cohuun. Sokl in Charlottetown by Apcths cariés Hafl Company, j 12 wks | « When they (the prohibitionists) move. 1 | . P ° yoat deprives this city of one of 18 mest | : generous men. Iam not aware that he ieft | _ l ment, but that the action should have been | the damage, if sustained, was to the|} immediate But} Egyptian complication. The “ fifth power ” | | CORRESPONDENCE, lie do not hold ourselves responsible for the opinions or statements of our correspondents, ‘Letter from Councillor Murphy. \'I'o the Editor of the Examiner. Sm,—In reply to * Civis,” I beg to say that, as already stated in the Mayor's Re- port, offers have been received from more than one firm to construct and operate 'water works as a private undertaking, without any guarantee from the city. Iam not aware that any pledge concern- ling fire hydrants has been asked for, and I \mmay say that no council can bind them- | selves or their successors but by a written | agreement, made in council, and under the ‘seal of the city; and neither the Mayor, | myself, or any other member of the council -_so far as | know—is willing to enter into any contract connected with water works, involving the expenditure of one dollar of ii the citizens’ money | | With respect to drainage, believe that Truro has had water works for several years, without sewers; Yarmouth, if | un- derstand aright, is in the same position. Moreover, it is weil known that the City 3ye Laws will not allow a Company, any more than an individual, to commit a nuis ance, and if the waste water becomes one— of which I have some doubt—it will have to be abated, and the Water Company compelled to construct drainage, if neces- sary, at their own expense or close up their works, provided they cannot prevent the nuisance by some other means. Iam, sir, Yours respectfully, Wma. Murray. Ye the Editor of the Bxeaminer. Dean Srr,—On Friday, 20th inst., quite a number of the inhabitants of Lot 48 and vicinity, assembled in the church at Cross Roads to hear one cf the ablest lectures ever delivered in this community. The lecturer was Professor Fletcher, of world- wide reputation. — His subject, ‘‘ Ten Thousand feet Above the Sea.’’ The lec- ture,a moral and intellectual treat, was delivered in the Professor’s usual vigorous style. Robert Stewart, Esq., ably pre- sided over the meeting and, after a vote of thanks bad been tendered the lecturer, he was asked to favor us with another lecture before he returned to Celorado. He kindiy consented, and he will—‘* Yea bet!” Joun McNEILL, mecy. Lot 48, Jan. 21st, 1882. ee etn arene TELECRAPHIG NEWS. Special Dispatch to the Examiner. Ottawa, Jan. 22. The Montreal Tea and Coffee Delegation were informed by Sir Leenard Tilley that it was impossible to teke eff the duties till ‘he House met. But some means would be devised to do so early in the session, with- out waiting for the Budget speech. Lonpon, Jan, 21. At the dinner given in honor of Hanlan at the Aquarium, on Saturday, seventy-two persons were present, ry f = The Lord Mayor, in consequence of a re- quisition signed by the Archbishop of Can- terbury, Bisteps of London, Gloucester, Manchester and Oxford, Cardinal Manning and others, has called a public meeting at the Mansion House, by the first February, to make a declaration of opimen relative to the persecution ef Jews in Russia. Dus1in, Jan. 21. There are now 10,000 claims for the fixing of fair rent in the Land Court. Lonpbon, Jan, 22. Garibaldi has arrived at Naples and was received with great enthusiasm. CONSTANTINOPLE, Jan. 21. The Turkish regulars defeated the Arals of Yemen, in Arabia, who had revolted, | The Arabs lost 200 killed. Vienna, Jan, 22. Many cases of suicide have occurred here, owing to the panic on the Bourse. New York, Jan. 21. The steamer ‘‘ Palermo,” which sailed from Norfolk, last Tuesday, for the Sound Section of North Carolina, is report- ed to have foundered in Albertville Sound, aud all hands were lost. LaNcasHire, Ky, 21. Wm, Austin is under arrest on a charge of assasinating his great aunt Miss Biand, 85 years old. Dus iy, Jan. 21. The question of liberating Parnell and other members of Parliament will be debated at the forthcoming Cabinet Coun- cil in Dublin Castle. There is mach differ- ence of epinion on the subject. Weather Bulietiz. Probabilities for the next 24 hours for'the Maritime Provinces. 10 a. m. High winds and gales from the west and /horth, gradually clearing, decidedly colder | weather ; the temperature will fall consider- | ably below zero. Toronto, January 23— DIED. | At her residence, Roslyn Cottage, St. Peters | Road, Lot 34, on the 22ad inst., after a pro- tracted illness, which she bore with Christian resignetion, Elizabeth, r-lict of the late James Kobertson, in the seventy-ninth year of her ‘ge, much and deservedly regretted. Fureral to morrow, Tuesday, at 2 o'clock, p. m., friends and acquaintances invited te attend FOR SALE wv Os Ah de VALUABLE FREEHOLD FARM, situ- ated in Charlottetown Royalty, Lower Malpeque Road, three miles from the City, containing forty-two acres of land, forty of which are clear and ia a high state ef cultiva- | tion, This Farm is conveniently situated to Mil's, School House, Forge and Church, and three quarters of @ mile from mussel bed. - | There is 150 lo ds of manure in the yard, hauled from the City, For further particulars apply on the pre- niiscs to the owner, WELLINGTON CURTIS, PLS —It not disposed of at private sale it will be offered at Public Auction, Thursday, 2nd Felruary, inst, at the hour of twelve o'clock, . Jaa, 23, 1882, Ww.c, PUBLIC MEETING. to His Worship the Mayor of ¢ ‘harlottetown. 'E » undersigned, respectfully request W "hou wiil call « PUBLIC MEE1 ING, to be held in the MARKET HA Ld latter end of this week, forthe purpose of discussing the propésed Capo Traverse and Cape Tormen- tine Branch Railways, and urging upon our Representatives ip Parliament, betore procet d- ing to Ottawa, to use their anited ¢fforts with the Dominion Government to undertake this important Public Work, and thas place the Island in close connection with the Railway system of the Domuinien, as provided and guaranteed to this Province by the terms of ron, Nas and Members of the Dominion Parliament, Members of the Local Govern- ment and Opposition are invited to attend, Fenton T Newbery, Richard ©. Gott, Wm. Heard, W. A. Weeks, J. B. McDonald, James M. Sutherland Frederick Peters, Hlenry Beer, Geo. EB. Full, Wm. Brown, _ John Newson, Simon W. Dodd, A. MeKiunon, Gee. Macleod, W. Hi. Stewart, Td. lates, John Beer, Mrederick Perkins, F. H. Beer, Lewis Goff, James DesBrisay, William Dodd, B. Wilson Higgs, Theoph DesBrisay, Jenjamin Rogers, J. D. Me! eod, James McLeod, Jozeph Knight, M. MeLeod, Alex. Horne. Mayor’s Orrice, 23rd January, 1852. In compliance with the above requisition, 1 hereby call a meeting, to be held in the Market Hall, on Iriday, the 27th imstant, at 7.30 o'clock in the evening. Ww. E. DAWSON, Mayor. Ps or S a> ae += a A oS a — RS 5 & penn . o cs ff & C2 <i co fel a rao ee ™“ praca me, emad es and Lowest Po i SURAN CF FIRE AND MARINE. » t Compan Charlottetown, Jan, 23, ’82—5i eod Desh Lad A GARD CF THANKS, WOULD take this opportunity of ex pressing to the Fire Brigade and citizens of Charlottetown generally, my sincere and heartfelt thanks for their noble efforts in rescuing from the fire of the 90th inst. my furniture and_other ¢ ffects, and for the kind- ness and sympathy shown to my wife and family on that occasion, in my absence from the City. ? S. R. STUMBLES, Charlottetown, Jan. 23, ’82. Public Temperanss Meeting. - a Central Council of the Catholic Total Abstinence Union will hold a PUBLIC MEETING, on Wednesday Kv'ng, 25th inst., IN ST. PATRICKS HALL. Addresses will be given by Rev. Dr. O’Brien, Rev, Alexandcr McGillivray, Rev. D. J Gillis, Hon, A, A, Macdonald, and others. Choice instrumental and yoca! music will be interspersed with the addresses. Doors open at 7 p.m. The public are re- spectfully invited to attend, {ja 23 NOTICE er BELL TELEPHONE COMPANY UF CANADA will appiy tothe Parlia- ment of Canada at its next session for amend- ments to its Act of Incorporation 43rd Vic ch, 67, whereby the Company shall be em- powered to issue Bonds, for the purposes stated in the second section of said Act, in sums of not less than $25 each, and to manu- facture besides the articles referred to in such second section, such other articles or things as the Company may deem advisable, also to transmit messages by telegraph as well as by telephone, also to purchase telegraph as well as telephone lines, and whereby it shall also be declared that the Company shall have power toerytend its telegraph and telephone lines from any one to any other of the Pro- vinces in the Dominion. and whereby also it shall be declared that said Act of Incorpora- tion and its amendments and the works thereunder authorized are for the general ad- vantage of Canaca, BETHUNE & BETHUNE, Solicitors for said Company, Montreal, January 17, 1882—~1m ' Dissolution of Partnership, NR is hereby given that the Part- uership heretofore existing between the undersigned, carrying on business at Char lotietowu, in Prince Edward Island, under the name of Bourke, Son & Co. is dissolved by mutual consent. All debts due the said lirm must be paid to Wittiam Critty Bourke, and ali the liabilities of the said tirm wail be discharged by him. Dated the 2nd day of January, A. D. 1882, JOHN R. BOURKE, WM. C. BOUNKE. [ja 19 3iy Refzrring to the above, this business will be carried on by W. C. Bourse & Co, Jan. 21, i882—3i smw oe for the DAILY EXAMINER ! Jyeanest an it Newsy Papc Si IE ange Rover Pane ® Provinces. IMMEDIATE SETTLEMENT OF ALL ACCOUNTS DUE THEM. REQUEST AN 4 —FOR THE— Beneiit of tha dospital, WILL TAKE PLACE IN THE Y. M.G. A. HALL, “pe Wednesday, oth of February, Jsanusry 20, 1882. GRAND een ws Fancy Dress Carnival TS Directors of the Citizen’s Skating Riuk have pier sure in announcing their Annual Skating Carnival, 1@ TAKE PLACE AT THE RINK, Wednesday, Ist of February, At 8 O'CLOCK, P M. REGULATIONS. | All parties intending to take part must lenter their names with the Committee not | later than Saturday, the 28th inst. Each person in costume must be provided with a legible card bearing name and |“ character,” such card to be banded to the person im wailing, upon entering the Dressing | Room, _ No impersonation of clergymen, volun- ; teers or firemen allowed, | The Committee reserve the right to reject | any objectionable character, | Admission—licket-holdors in costume free; ;Ron-licket holders in costume 50 cents, ‘Spectators to promenade 35 cents; children 25 cents, Tickets to be had at Apothecaries | Hall. W. C, HOBKIRE, Secretary TO CAPITALISTS! y .F ANTED to borrow Three to Four Thousand Dollars on first clase security. Apply at this Cflice, Ch’town, Jan. 20, 1882.—tf, wkily li Jan. 29, 1882, x . ‘fo the Electors of Charlotte- iowh and Common, 4 ENT). EMEN —In compliance with tbe earnest solicitation ofa large number of ithe Citizens of Charlottetown, I have con- sented to hecome a candidate for Mayor, and | respectfally solicit your support on Wednes- | day next, the 25th inet. | If I am elected, I shail give my best at- ltention to the interests of the City, ard en- | dea vor torender such aesistance to the con- |ductiug of Civic affairs generally that the | citizens may not be overburdened with taxa tion, and will pledge myself todo allin my | power to keep down and discountenanee eny jand every extravagant expenditere, whether it be for water works or anything else cone trury to the well-understood wishes of @ majority of the Citizens ef Charlottetown, Again asking you for your support, on the day of election, I am, Gentlemen, Yours respectfully, DAVID KR. M. HOOPER, Euston Street, Charlottctown, Jan, 1882. —— } + \.. . f ‘ Charlottetown Cemetery Ce'y, TS ANNUAL MEETING of the Share- _ holders of the above Comp2ny will be heldin the office of the Secretary, corner of Great George and Lewer Water Streets, on TUESDAY, the seventh day of February next, at four o'clock in the afterncon for | the election of Directors and other business, By order of the President, F. W. HALES, Ch’town, Jan, 16, ’82—till feb 7 Secy MOTICE., ag HEREBY GIVEN that the ANXUAL GENERAL MEETING of the Share- holders of the Examiner Luptisnine Company will be held at the eftice of the Examugr newspapcr, on WEDNESDAY, the 25th of January, inet., at the hour of eight o'clock in the evening, ALBERT CARVELL, Charlottetown, Jan. 12, 188.—wkly Bew'y. —— WANTS, LOST, FOUND. de. . ' - A <A ce e OST— Between Sydney Street, Charlotte- 4 town, and Seven Mile House, Malpeque Road, a Buffalo Robe The finder will be re- warded by leaving the same at the b xaminer Office, {ja 21 2i \ ’ANT!-D—A situation as Manager of @ ‘¥Y Lobster Factory by one who thoroughly understands the business in all its branches, Address T L. ©C., Manager, 122 Barrington Street, Halifax, N. 5. [ja 18 W ANTE!, in a small family, a general : servant. Gooa wages. Apply at this office, {ja 17 W ANTED—A competent Dry Goods Clerk. Well recommended ; to engage now eron the ist May.—J, & W. Buss. [js 18 96 Qaw, why Ii W ANTED,a boy from 14 to 16 years of age to serve as clerk im astere, Ad- dress Lock Bex No, 37, Charlottetown Post Oiice. [ja 16 ost LET—That desirable Dwelling House on the north side of King’s Square, con- taining nine rooms and a conveniert frost proof ccllar and good stable, Rent very low. Possession given in about one mort from thia date. Apply to Mane Borewar. 6 tf rqg\O LET~—The office in the Union Bank j Building lately occupied by Hdward Bay- field, Esq. The use of « cellar, in which there are now two tons of + oal,to go with same, Terms reasonable, Apply at this office. {ae 13 pat daw