ee asia as ‘ Ne a Sgr ag te Rigereny wor ccemcattt od nae ES cane Sag & so ME s ~ tall scams APM tyes ae ™ = Dibitipntanetag 7 Pe srearedincas el. : : : —_—_—— Baiwe Semaine a, = ee OE THe DAILY FEBRUARY 28, 1580 NOTES FROM THE CAPITAL ‘ a cael } HOUSE OF COMMONS. FINANCIAL, Tux country will be reassured by Revenue and Expenditure Returns of the a i uae past six months, snbmitted by the Minister of Finance. Receipts, per returns... Customs (extra). . Excise, do. . Total for six mouths ending sist Beat December, 1579. + SLL, 751, 39F | ° . : . 7 és } ‘The expenditures in six months ** in-| clude all the subsidies, which was not the) case in 1878; a larger payment than usual | a on the Interest Account, and the expen diture of nearly all the Indian Account. These items, if paid only half, as they were in 1878, would reduee the expenditure ot ” 250 0 chic the first half of 1879 to $9,350,00)—which, . . ae a. as compared with either actual cash re eeipts, $10,551, . as above to $11,751,591, shows a very fair 01, or the figures made up chance of either balancing accounts for the first time in five years, or of having even a small surplus.” REPEAL OF THE INSOLVENT LAWS. Mr. Colby’s little Bill has passed a secoud reading without a division. CASCUMPEC HARBOR. In reply to Mr. Hackett, Mr. Langeivin said he is considering the propriety of ex- pending money on Cascumpec Harbor, and would decide before the estimates were brought down. THE MACDONNELL CASE. Mr. Toronto, was escorted by two sergeants-at- The Clerk On the 24th inst.,; Macdonnell, of arms to the bar of the House. read Mr. Mackenzie's statement that Mac- donneli, on the floor of the House, called Mr. Huntingdon acheat and a swindler. Sir John moved that the following question be addressed to Macdonnell : Have you anything to say respecting the charge just made ! answered : re to apologize to this House Macdonneli i would des for remarks made by me respecting the member for Shefford. McCarthy moved for leave for Macdon- nell to make an apology and explanation, if he desired todo se. The motion passed ; and so ended that farce. MISCBLLANEOUS. Tho first Exhibition of the Canadian Academy of Arta will open on the 3rd of March. There will bs a conversazione the night of the opening, at which it is expect- ed his Excellency will make aspeech. The Princess and Mrs. Langham will both send contributions. The Princess Louise will probably hold a drawing room as soon as sho has sufficiently recovered. The amount voted by Parliament for the relief of Ireland was $100,009. The number of men employed about the Intercolonia! Railway is four hundred and sixty less tlian it was in September, 1878. a. , Dr. O’Brien’s Lecture. WHETHER it was the reputation of the lecturer, or the interest which belongs to his subject, or the charitable object for which the lecture was delivered, or all com bined. which attracted the citizens of Charlottetewn, certain it is that Market Hall was never better filled than it was last evening. Kverv seat was taken; every available part of the large hall occupied. John Caven, Esq., President of the St. Vincent «de Paul Society, occupied th chair, supported by Rev. Father McGilvray, Spiritual Director of the Society. The “early stages of Christianity in Britain” ware tracel by the scholarly lecturer in a He eontended that the early Church in Britain, from the time of its first organization until the invasion of and again from the time of Augustine for.a thou- sand yeovs, recognized the supreme au- thority of the successors of St. Peter—the Bishops of Rome; and supported his state- ments by quotations from Tertullian, Bede, Freeman, and other ancient and modern masterly aud very ‘couvincing style. the Saxons, rvvet rine heard When authoritics, lecture was throughout with marked attention. een ee een OOS xX AM (NER. ‘done; and the highly-pleased audience dis- | persed about 10 e’clock. —— —— nee f ; i . $10,551,391 | day's Pataiof, are genuine. 700,000 | Pairiot and D. a. 500,000 }fer the position of Secretary. —-~————|jected, and neither proposition A vote was taken by yeas ana nays, | jdrawn. the | —_ ee ae eee ens ter een The amount re- ‘alized by the lecture was upwards of $100. ——-- + — A Contradiction. Messrs. Ferauvson anp Camprect both ‘bear out our statement respecting the elec- ;tion of a Secretary for the meeting at Do- : the Sable. [To the Piditor of the HNzaminer. Str,—We can scarcely believe it possible . - ¢ ” AA cai 'that the letters signed ‘*William McDonald The recoipts were aS TOLLOW : land sey) which appear in this Hamilton of tie Currie were each proposed Neither ob- was with- K. Currie,” when Currie was declared elected by Chairman. WitLtaM CAMPBELL, DoNALD FERGUSON. Feb, 26, 1350. eee ee The Distress in Ireland. ae —a = The Tribune's London special says that Jas. Redpath, now in Dnblip, reports that he has received Jetters from almost every Baronetcy in Kerry, Galway, Sligo, Dene- gal, South Cork and - Clare Counties, where the destitution is the greatest, rank- ing in the order named. The writers are niostly priests, and the letters indicate that the distress is greater than has been represented in America. It is increasing rapidly and is spreading in many direc- tions. Fever is breaking out in numerous districts. It is produced by want. A pathetic account of nakedness and extreme want comes from Arran Island, Valentia and other Isles, on the west coast. stories come from the counties of Cavan, Fermanagh, Leitrim, Limerick, Monaghan and Roscommon. Trade in Manufactures with France. Says the Montreal Gu The Ontario Goverament has appointed 34,500 to promote the saleof manufactures of the Province i Frauce. The money is to defray the cxpenses of an oflice and warehouse in Paris, under the charge of Mr. Corman, the accred the (iovernment, but who receives no remnn- eration for his services other than commission obtained from manufacturers on the sale of their wares. Mr. Corman is apparently meet- ing with success in kis work, having made several contracts for reapers, mowers, cheese, barley, corn shellera, &c., and the trade re- turns for the last fiscal year shows that our exchanges with France are rapidly increasing. Mr. Corman will be glad, we presume, to dis- play samples of manufactures of any part of the Dominion, and it might be advisable for some of our manufacturers to communicate with him or Mon. Mr. Hardy. Correspondence. ae Wedo not hol? ourselves responsible for the statements or opinions of our correspondente To the Editor of the Examiner. Sin,—I shall endeavor to answer ‘‘Ob- server's’ question regarding the ‘‘Monaco Divorce Case.” The facts are these ; The Princess Monaco asked for a decree from Reme,te declare the nullity of her marriage on the ground of meral coercion at tine the marriage was contracted, The Court, having heard the testimony, deciced that such was the case and decreed the marriage to be null. The Court, having jurisdiction to enter- tain the question, its decision is binding on all courts in every civilized country. Strictly speaking this is not a ‘‘diverce” case at ail, because “‘clivorce’ is a separation of persons who were married, but these people ever were married. : Marriage isa contract—true it is a sac- rament as well, but it is net the less a con- tract. Contracts, to be valid, must be made by free agents. This is a principle net only of the civil law but of our common law. If a man holds a loaded pistol to my head and compels me to execute a ceed of a piece of land, the Court will, upon my proving this fact, set aside the deed, and declare it to be null and veid. The Princess Monaco was found not to have been a free agent, therefore the ‘‘con- tract” into which she had been compelled to enter was not binding upon her. Observer” will thus see that this is not a question of ‘‘re-marriage’’ of divoreed persons. The decision is that the Prince and Princess of Monaco were really never married, and are, consequently, free to contract other marriage. Yours truly, K. J. Hopeson. Hillsborough House, Feb. 26, 1880. a * -_<- = + A Chalicnge. F. T. Newssry, Eso. Sir,—Lam glad to find that you have —satisfactorily to yourself and the Editor of the Exammver—shown the fallacy of my arguments on the effects of the tariff. As I am desirous of finding the truth of the \matter, and do not think that it can be arcived at in @ newspaper discussien, I beg leave to say that [am willing to debate the iqnestion with youn the basis of my letter ef the 18th inst., before three competent it was ended, De. Leeming and Charles persons, one to be chozemby you, one by myself, the third by the two so appointed to meet at any convenient time and place that you may suggest. Paimer, Esq., expressed the extreme pleasure which the: although differ- ing in Opinion irom him, had listened to the learned Doctor's fine, argumentative discourse. thanks Which was seconded, in a few well chosen | remarks, by E. J. Hodgson, Esq. The mo-| tion, itis needless to say, passed enthus-| watically; and, as soon as the Dostor had | acknowledged the compliment, it was moy | by Hon. A, A. MeDonald, seconded by rr. R. Bowers, that he be tendered the thanks | of St. Vincent de Paul Society. The flatter moved a vote of to the lecturer, | i i This was | i Feb. 26, 1880. two of them to-be accepted as correct and published in the Examiner. The question to be put as follows : ‘‘ Has the sumers Of this Province for 1879? if se, to what amount?” As the question is on2 of facts and figures, I think a correct le ie ! | Cashier. ; cision is quite possible. Respectfuily yours, Geo. E. Fut. I A cticmenccmentinns nen we _aarsoen-ttentinenaniiiingtiatalineeteinaantsaa Canrer’s, Toiray’s, Walkden’s and St - phen’s Inks, in different-sized bottles, et Bremner Bros. Sinilar | aitea agens Oo! | my ; - c i ihe Gecision of ay National liay laa . es 2} | Policy added te the expenditure of the con-| | due DAILY GAZETTE, containing full ‘TELEGRAHIC REPORTS of the pro leeedincs of the DOMINION PARLIA- MENT from our own Special Reporters, ‘together with daily Lutters by ‘Telegraph from «ur Correspondent, will be sent to any address during the present Session for ONE POLLAR. | Tae WEEKLY GAZETTE is only One | Dollar a year. Special Terma to Clubs. | Addre is path. RICHARD WHITE, Managing Directer, Gazerre Printixo Co., Montreal. ED i ES a. = | his morning, February 26, of Bronchitis, |Mr. William Bevan, aged 57 years. By his [kind disposition he enjoyed the friendship and ,respect of’a large circle of friends. He died lim full assurance of the ellicacy of the atone- ‘ment. (lunera!l on Sunday next, at 2p. m.; friends respectfully invited te attend—with sleigh.) - LECTURE. PPROFESSOR ANDERSON will de- ft liver the third Lecture of the Course in connection with the Sv. Parricw’s T. A, & B. Socrmry, in ST. PATRICKS HALL, —ON Friday Hvening, oth March, SUBsJECT—" H AMLE T.” Deors open at 7 o'clock ; Chair to be taken at 3. Acmission 10 cents. RICHARD WALSH, Feb. 25, 1880—th s t th Secretary wane _ act Canadian > Railway, Tenders for Rolling Stock. oo DERS will be received by the under- signed up to noonof MONDAY, the 23rd FE 3RUARY instant, for the immediate sup- ply of the following Rolling Steck : — 4 First-class Cars, 2 Postal and Baggage Cars, 6@ Box Cars. 60 Platform Cars. Drawings and specitications may be seen, anc other information obtained on application at the office of the Envineer-in-Chief, Pacific Railway, Ottawa, and at the Engineer’s Office In: ercolonial Railway, Moncton, N. B. ‘The Rolling Stock to be delivered on the Peibina Branch, Canadian Pacific Railway, on or before 15th of MAY next... f by Order, F. BRAUN, Secretary. Derr. o¥ Rarnways & Canats, } Ottawa, 7th February, 1880. | fel64i2aw The time for receiving the above Tenders is extended one week, viz.: to MONDAY, Ist MARCH, and the time for delivery of a por- tion of Rolling Stock is extended to the lst JUNE. By Order, F. BRAUN. Feb. 19, 1850. {fe 26 The Insolvent Act of 1875 and Amending Acts, liu the matter of John Selier, an Insolvent. FEXNHE Subscriber will sell at AUCTION, on WEDNESDAY, the 3rd day of Mareh rext, at the hour of eleven o’clock in the forenoon, at his new Warsrooms, 52 Queen Street, the whole Stock in Trade of the above Insolvent, consisting of Asst. let Creckeryware, Glassware, Earthen- ware, Confectionery, Biseuit and Crack- _ ers, bbls. Pilot Bread, boxes Fancy Soaps, boxes Blacking, Canned Lobsters, Lanaps, Lamp Chimneys, Lanterns, Brooms, Pails, lot Logwood Dyes, Cream Tartar, Paper Bags, quintals Codfish, 1 Buggy, etc.,etc., Shop Furniture, 1 Show Case, 1 Glass Case, | [ron Safe, 4 setts Counter Scales, 2 Platform Scales, 50 Egg Boxes, 2 Stoves, } Cheese Caae, | Molasses Tin, lot of Tin Measures, 3 Shop Lamps, etc. ete. Also, to close sundry consignments, — 5 bbls. Dried Apples, Puns. Molastes, Chests Tea, 1 tron Safe, etc. ete. B. WILSON HIGGS, ’ Auctioneer. Charlottetown, Feb. 25, 1880—pat till sale INOTTCH IF ENHE Best, Shortest and Cheapest route to e Cape Traverse is via Train to County Line Station, thence vie Hugums’ Teams to Capes—which are in readiness at all times. J. W. HUGHES, J. HUGHES. Feb. 25, 1880—tf ! ‘Union € be ii Annual General Meeting ef the Shareholders of this Bank will be held jat their Head Office, Charlottetown, on WED.- NESDAY, 3rd March, at 12 o'clock, neon, for the purpose of électing Directers for the jeusuing year, and the transaction of such ; business as may be laid before them. | Proxies for voting must be left with the Cashier at least one day previous to the meet- jing. Sa a ee ee ean GEORGE MACLEOD, Charlottetown, Feb. 24, 1890.. | FINAL NOTIGE. * NHE DOG TAX, now overdue, if not im- | mediately paid, will be sued for with- | ont distinetion of persons. “ity Court, February 24, 1880. * 83. FEBRUARY! i880. STOGK-TAKING. E hereby inform the pub- lic of this city, and the Island generally, that previous to Stock-taking, we have re- 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. Our 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 Fancy 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 lb. They are receiving the highest praise, and those who use them, strongly recommend them to others. Our trade in this article is growing rapidly. Tea appeals to the most subtile of the senses, and as the proof of the pudding is Bank of P. 3, Island. age try it. in the eating, so the proof of the Tea is in the drinking. 83, QUEEN STREET, TREMAINE & MBTCALY. Ch’town, Jan. 21, 1880. RE-OPENED! McKAY’S Watch o Jewelry Store, HQ, 87, GREAT GEORGE STREET OPPOSITE WALKER’S CORNER, Repairing Neatly Dene, ALL WORK WARRANTED, Feb. 20, 1880—3w 2aw New Spring Tweeds JUST RECEIVED, A CHOICE SELECTION, AT J. B, MACDONALD’S. Queen Street, February 23, 1880—2w Siaw EF A oe 17 CHESTS, ) Strong and Exel. 55 half-chests, { lent flavor, CARVELL BROS Molasses. @~m PUNS. j,. . 6D) 20 Bhls.. (Bight Molasses. CARVELL BROS. SUGAR. 78 PACKAGES (Hhds. and Bbls. ) € White Granulated, iright Porto Rico, Barbadoes, Cuba. CARVELL BROS, Feb 18, 18SSO—2w wa ——————— Bank of P, z Island, solved to clear out as much of pu Annual Meeting of the Stockholders of this Bank will be held at their Banking House, in Charlottetown, on TUESDAY, the seeond day of March next, at 12 o’clock, noon, for the purpose of electing Directors for the ensuing year, and the transaction of such other business as may be laid before them, Proxies for voting must be left with the Cashier at least one day previous to the meeting. J, RR. BRECKEN, Cashier. Charlottetown, Feb. 20, 18€0—path pre ar ne Meeting of Parliament, ST. JAMES’ KIRK BAZAAR! TOEXAE Ladies in connection with St. James Kirk will hold a Bazaar for the Sale of Fancy and Useful Ailes, ALSO A Tea and Refreshment Table, On the 3ist March Next, —iN-THE— MARKET HALL. The proceeds te be applied to the liqnida- tion of the debt on the Church edifice. Doors open at 2 o’cluck, p. m. Admission-—Adults, 20 cents; childrens, half-priee. Tickets to be had at the Drug Stores of W. R. Watson, Dr. Dodd, C. D. Rankin, and at the door. PRESIDENT. -Mrs. McLennan. ComMrlitgee—Mrs. McPherson, Mrs, Long: worth, Mrs, A. Kennedy, Mrs. Stirling. Mrs. Lord, Mrs. Dunn, Mrs. McLaren, Mrs. A. Murray, Mrs. Cavanagh, Mrs. Rankin, Mrs. P. W. Hyndman, Miss Mackieson, Miss 7 » Owen, Mrs. Maleoim McLeod. TY. A. STEWART, Keb, 19, 1380. Secretary. CAUTION. — FEXHE public are hereby cautioned not te BZ pay to any person except the under- signed, debts due te the firm of McKinnon, Fraser & Co. WILLIAM JOHN FRASER. Feb. 19, 1880. sieniteneiiiaetiiaiatipaiii incall incense icin eal PEA SOUP. REPARED with Pea Flour and seasoned and flavered with the finest herbs seasonings, to which is added Liehigs’ Batract of Meat, making one of the most nutritions dishes that can be obtained. A 25 cent Tin will make 3 quarts of thick Soup. For sale at BEER & GOFP'S. Feb. 18, 1589. eee Labrador Herring. Cyn CATCH OF 1879. Smoked Salmon, ee Salt Trout, Herring, ‘« Shad, ‘* Halibut, ‘* Mackerel. At HALL’S FISH MARKET. Feb. 18, 1880—tf Valuable Property for Sale. _—— WO BE SOLD, all that part of Town Lot No 74, in the first hundred of Town Lots ™ Charlottetown; having a front of 67 feet, Der- shester Street, and running back 80 feet, gether with the buildings thereon erected. } For further partieu apply to Messrs. Hopeson & McLxeop Charlottetown. Sept. 18, 1879.