Local a — —-.- Local and other matter crowded out. _ —_—<— Remember the Methodist Sabbath School entertainment this (Friday) evening. Tue profits of the fete organized by the Paris journalists for the relief of sufferers by floods in Spain are about $60,000, Tus Northe n Light left Georgetown at 6 o'clock this morming. The weather being fine she will probably return on time. Tue Boss Porker.—David Rogers, Eaq., of this town, purchased from Mr. Herbert Head, Linkletter Road; on Saturday last, a pig weighing 622 lbs.—Summerside Journal, Mr. Gro. Stewart, Jr., whe has been honored with election to the International Literary Society of Paris, of which Victor Huge is President, is the first Canedian thus honored. ~——_— Mr. D. B. Woopwortns, so well «nown on the political arena in Nova Scotis, terns up at Winnipeg as the President of a Nov Scotia society lately formed there. He ia « man of great energy, and will probably make his mark in the Prairie Province. ———. Grant TO pe Nomrvatzp.—A Philadelphia correspondent of the New York ‘ Herald” states that the programme of the Republican party managers is to call the Natioval Conven- tion together in February, and to nominate General Grant as Presidential candidate on the tirst ballot. . -_—- Fay SHIPMENTS From Sr. Peters Srarron To Dats, Dec. 15, 1879.—40,411 bush. oats, 5,335 bush. potatoes, 51 head cattle, 10,479 lbs. pork. 2,554 Ibs. butter, 115 cases eggs, 700 lbs. geese, 1,000 Ibs. oatmea!, 2,800 lbs. fresh meat, 1,157 bris. mackerel, 20,000 shin- gles.-—K. C. Advertiser. His Exce.ueNcy THE GoveRNor UEN=RAL has been pleased to summon te the Senate Jedediah Slason Carvell, of Charlottetown, in the Proyince of Prince Edward Island, by Letters Patent under the Great Seai, in the room of the Honorable Thomas Heath Havi- land, resigned.—Canada Gazette. Tue Afghan revolt was caused, it is said, by regiments who were barefooted and wanted more pay. Jf W. R. Boreham had beea there with his steck of strong, serviceable boots this would not have happened, as but small pay would have been required to get all boots needed.—{[dec 23, 6i]} — Rev. Mr. McKryyon delivered his second lecture on Geology, on Friday night last, un- der the auspices of the Reform Club. The subject is an excellent one, and the lecturer ave a very acid and practical dicourse, as aras he went. The lecture was delivered extempore, and will be followed by another in the course of a few weeks.—-X. C. Advertiser. THE misery in Constantinople and its sub- urbs is said to be appalling. To make matters worse, typhoid fever and anemia everywhere revail. Soldiers who were sent to their omés with only a very small instalment of the pay due to them are to be found by doz- ens starving and dying on the road-sides, their farms and homes having been destroyed during the late war. A LAMENTABLE accident occurred at a wed- ding festivity in Lebo near London, Ont., on the 19th inst. Mr, Peter Campbell was mar- ried, and his brother Robart took a gun to fire a salute, when the gun burst, shatterin one of the latter's arms ‘ato fragments an sending a part of it throigh bis head. He died iostantly. The fatality has cast a gloom over the surrounding country. Tue Wesr Wixcuester Mourper Casz. — The magistrates before whom the examination of the widow of the late Robert Brown, (for whose murder his sun, Clarke Brown, suffered the extreme penalty of the law at West Win- chester, Ont.), after hearing the evidence were two for and two against committal. The matter has been submitted to the Count Crown Atterney, and his decision is expected to. be given as soon as possible. The general feeling at West Winchester is that Mrs, Brown should be committed. Tux mail which arrived in this city on Christmas day was twelve hours earlier than usual.’ The mails from St. John and the west arrive ai Pictou at 9 o'clock in the evening, and, under the present arrangement, remain there until the following day at two o'clock, p- m., a period of seventeen hours. We think ao improvement could be made in this regu- lation. For instance, if the Northern Light weuld remain in Pictou over night instead of in Georgetown the difficulty would be over- come; or, atill better, if she left Pictou some time after midnight, s0 as to arrive in Georgetown about six o'clock, a.m. By this arrangement the mails could be forwarded to this city by nice o'clock, a. m., twelve hours earlier than at present. This arrangement could be carried out very satisfactorily during the first part of the season. It may be argued that the day- light-is necessary for the successful working of the boat. This may be; but docs she not leave Geergetown at 6 o'clock, a. my, and does she not have darkness for at least one hour, which, in addition to the «two hours night travel caused by the present arrangement, makes three hours. The great convenience which a change would effect recommends itself to the Prevince. We hope the authorities will meve in the matter, and have the improvement carried out. Read and Learn for Yourself. Many valuable discoveries and much use- ful knowledge is kept from the worid, be eanse of the immense expense in making them known te the people. This is not the ease with Boschees Feds Syrup, although but a few years introduced into this eoun- try, its sale now reaches in every town and village in the U. S. Its wonderful success in curing Consumption, severe Coughs, Pneumonia, Asthma, and all ether diseases of the throat and lungs, was first made known by distributing every year, for three years, over 400,000 bottles to the afflicted, free of chary+, by Druggists. No such a test of merit was ever given before to any other preparation. Could you ask more! Gv to yobr druggist and get a bottle for 75 conts and try it. Sample bottles 10 cents. MEANS Invite the attention of buyers to their large, well as- sorted, and CHEAP STOCK, of the following goods: MANTLE CLOTHS, TWEED SUITINGS, WORSTED COATINGS, WHITE FLANNELS, SCARLET FLANNELS SHIRTING FLANNELS, FRENCH TWILL FLANNELS. DRESS GOODS. A large variety of the Newest Materials, and Trimmings to suit. Plain, Checked & Plaid WINCEYS, of the best value. FUR MUFFS, COLLARS & TIES, in Seal, Mink, Astrachan, &c., GREBE MUFF, AND Grebe Trimmings. KNIT WOOL GOODS, of every descriptin g froma 5c pair Bootees to a “PG Worrinc- rox” combination Scarf & Hood. Black Silk Fringes, avery large variety good & cheap All of the above extra good valuc. HS & SIS. ULSTER CLOTHS, | A Bombay clese country This restored erts says that immediately. following his A despatch This effected, days apparen posure. A “ Daily nounces that thefenemy. ** 60 days. Halifax...... Store, d25 Watcines, Jewelry for TaYLor’s. Fisk STorE. Dares, Figs Nickel ware. Hongy 20c. Gorr’s. ceived; a few Dawson & Co. Gory’s. blow offers before Gen. Roberts will make an attack on the day Tur following are the sellin New York—cheque....... Boston--cheque.......... Montreal, Toronto, ete... i I Be iS ca we nas oP Se) Spree 2 Nuts, at Bezr & Gorr’s. CLARK’S DIAMOND DUST POLISH.— Unrivalled for cleaning Gold, Silver and NEWS BY TELEGRAPH, | Special diepatch to Examiner. Lonvon, Dec. 25. despatch says that on Thurs- day a small column of infantry cleared the betwen Shirpur and Cabul. confidence in Cabul, where most of the influential people are with us. Were it necesary to save them, Gen. Rob- he would attack the enemy If no opportunity to strike a Gough arrives, arrival. from Cabul says that the first move of General Roberts will be to eject the enemy from Balla-Hissar and the city. the troops may be spared any further offensive efforts during the winter. It is) possible against us, which is not national,but feebly religious, will collapse fiom irresolution. The combination has within the last few that the combination tly lost much strength. CaLcutta, Dec. 25. A telegram from Jagdulluk says that heavy firing was heard in the direction of Cabul on Tuesday. close to Lataband, and it was expected he would réach Cabul on Wednesday. General .Gough is Lanorg, Dec. 25. General Reberts reports that his troops are suffering from overwork, cold and ex- News” Lahore despatch an- General Gough has joined General Roberts without opposition from _ ———-—_ 2 © a - —_—— | Financial. rates for Ex- change at the Agency of the Merchants Bank of Halifax :— Lendon—sight........... 92 per cent. prem. we 49 QR anne 9 percent. ‘“ 4 percent. ‘‘ $ percent. ‘* $percent. ‘ 4 percent. °*‘ 4 percent. ‘ percent, ‘ wees see evr ee rears Special Notices. NEW YEAR’S PRESENTS.— Positively selling, Velvet Photograph Frames at cost ; Frames marked $1.75, selling at $1.25; do $1.20, selling at 90 cents at the Agricultural 3i Wantep.—At the Family Grocery ‘‘ Santa Claus” is wanted to get his stock of Apples, Nuts, Figs, Dates, Sweetie Hearts, Busters, Zulu Bars, Butter Taffy, Watches, &c. d22 Very Hanpsome just presents, at E. W. Tartor’s. Gold and Silver the thing for Xmas A Spianpip Assoxrment of all kinds of Christmas presents, at E. W. Pounp & Fruit Caxe at Beer & Gorv’s. a6, 2w Nova Scotia Shad and Boston Hams, at , Oranges, Lemons, Grapes and d6, 2w Enquire for it. at Beer & Goff s. Mince Meat, 20 cents per tb, at Berr & dl7 Another lot of Acme Club Skates just re pairs of Silver-Plated.—VW/. E. Ger your Christmas supplies at Beer & dl7 Heranguarters for useful Toys, &c., at wholesale prices at T. Nxtms’ (Mr. Robert Young’s old stand. ) 2 One Hundred ** Jacobs’ Lith ing apparatus, sizes. order. A LIBERAL N. B.—Com Ch’town, Oct. Eastern House, 557 St. Paul Street, WONDERFUL (mprovement in Jacobs’ Lithogram, PATENTED 16th JULY, 1879. impressions can now be taken from “‘ One Original.” FTER a series of experiments condueted at great cost and inyolving much labor, ogram’”’ has been so completely perfected that it is not alone more durable, but so altered in construction and thickness, that the Patentee of this wonderful labor and time-sav- is enabled to offer ‘‘a guaran- tee’ witheach Lithogram sold, providing the directions furnished are complied with. Postal Card, Note, Letter, Legal and Folie Prices respectively $2.50, $5.00, $7.00, $9.00, and $12.00. Special sizes made to DISCOUNT TO THE TRADE. Agents wanted throughout the Dominion. Send for circular. J..M. JACOBS, Patentee & Manufacturer. Western House, 36 Front St. East, Montreal. Toronto, Ont. Headquarters for the United States : 3 Arch St., Boston. Mass. position for refilling Tablets furnished at one half the original cost. BREMNER BROS,, Agents for P. E, I. 21, 1879. Ch’town, Nov. 4, 1879. dee. 17, 79. SLEIGHS. 2 Woed Sleighs, nearly new, in good order, 1 French Box Sleigh, ; 1 Light ~ieigh, 1 Jaunting Box Sleigh. 1 Old Style Family Sleigh, (cheap), 2 Small Sleighs, and 1 set Cart Harness, (nearly new), 2 sets maving Harnes, price 36 to $8, in good repair. Apply to H, COOMBS, iS Bi 20; T this most festive season, when every one is engaged in trying to please, when stores are ransacked for their prettiest treasures and their cheapest stock, in order to make Christ- mas as joyous as in Olden Times, we are offering our quota to this end. Our Christmas Cards are of the most varied character, and indicate, by the way in which they go off, that the 25th will soon be here. We take this opportunity to place other goods of a more use- ful and not less pleasing nature, before our friends. Our reduc- tions in Mantle Cloths, Dress Materials, Fur Goods, &e., must be very opportune when “ every- body is presenting everybody else ” with something—a sacque, a dress, or 2 muff. We have on hand a large and very attractive stock which will, we have no doubt, meet the requirements and the approbation of the Christmas loving public. The good cheer which Christ- mas is said to bring is not to be found in the dregs of the wassail bowl, or in a pint of brandy punch, but in the good warm clothing which a benevo- lent public are bestowing on the poor. It is in trying to please others we enjoy the greatest pleasure, and any one engaged in the work of “giving to the poor” or to their own people, cannot do better than give a call at 83, where, in so large a stock, every one must find the ver article they require, and that at a very low price. Gentlemen will find it the best economy to come to us for Overcoats and Ulsters, of which we have a few left. In our at- tempt to place a good Overcoat at a small price, we have suc- ceeded--every article sold having given complete satisfaction. We have just got in new Linders and Drawers at prices to suit the times. The Ladies will find at 83, a good assortment of Fancy Wool Work, at very moderate prices. Yarns, &c., very low. Also, a splendid lot of Chenille in var- ious shades, which is much ad- mired an extensively worn. Householders will find at 83 a Tea to suit any taste. Our prices will show the varied kinds. We can give an excellent Tea for 32c., 36., 40c., and 48c. per lb. These prices are very low, when it is remembered that Tea has advanced 4d. and 5d. stg., per ib. TREMAINE & METCALF, SUCCESSORS TO | JAMES DesBRISAY, 83, Queen Street. Ch'town, Dee. 17, 1879. CORDW OCOD. NHE undersigned will receive tenders up te Ist of JANUARY next, from parties willing co supply 500 CORDS of dry SOFT- WOOD, to be delivered at the Charlottetown Brick Company’s yard in the Royalty. The wood to be 4 feet in length, and not over eight inches in diameter. Further particulars can be obtained from he undersigned. FRED. W. HYNDMAN, Agent, Ch’town, Dec. 1, 1879. pat 2w RAISINS, URRANTS, Citron Peel Essences, pure Spices, Pastry Flour, etc., at BEER & GOFF’S, Dec. 17, ’79. sugar & Molasses. A few puns. choice MOLASSES, “« « bbls brown SUGAR, Cheap for cash or approved paper. H. COOMBS. doc. 17, ’79. CHOICE LABRADOR HERRING. 25 bbls, No 1 LABRADOR, 25 ‘* HALIFAX SHORE, Just received at the FISH MARKET, Grafton Stree] ST, MARGARET'S HALL. HALIFAX, N.'S. SEMINARY FOR YOUNG LADIES. The Lond Bishop of Kova Soota PRINCIPAL: The Rev, John Padfield. NHIS SCHOOL offers, at very moderate cost. the advantages of a comfortable and pleasant home together with a thorough and refined education. The course of Instruction is the samo as that of the best Schools in England and is founded upon the University Examinations for Women. Kight young ladies from this School passed the Local Examination of the University of King’s College in June last, This is the only School in Canada that has passed pupils at a University Examination. The number of pupils is Limnited, rendering the School select, a while it possesses all the educational otvpntoges of alarge public school, each pupil is enabled to receive that individual care and oversight which is so important, and which cannot be given in a large establish. ment, Dec. 1, 1879— staff of four resident governesses, besides visit- mye Soro prs: arisienne French is taught conversation- ally. There are two resident French Gov- ernesses. References given to parents of pupils, For further particulars address the Prim, cipal. Sept. 19, 1878. Y/LAME AND SICK HORSES Cured Free of Cost. Giles’ Liniment lodine Ammonia. Spavins, Splints and Ringbones cured with« out blemish. Send for pamphlet containing full information, to Dr. Wm. Giles, 120 West Broadway, N.Y. Use only for horses the lin- iment in yellow wrappers, Sold by all drug- gists, and in quarts at $2.50 in which there is great saving. Trial bottles, 25 cts. Agent at Charlottetown: W. R. Wartsox* Druggist. Nov. 28, 1879—eod wky 4m Wants. Lost, Found, sc: OST .—A Small GOLD BROOCH, be- tween King’s Square and E. St. Psui’s Church. A suitable reward will be given oa its being left at this office.—d 24 2i OST — By the subscriber, a letter address- ed either to ‘‘ Messrs. Heartz & Son,” or ‘*Richard Heartz, Esq.” Any one leayi ing it at the Rockin Hovss will be suitably rewarded. —A. E. C. HoLianp. d183i EW COTTAGE TO LET.—Kitchen and sivting-room below, and three bed- rooms above stairs. A large piece of ground attached. Pleasant and healthy situation for a small family. Well suited for a Market Gardiner or Laundress. Enquire at the resi- dence of Chief Justice PaLmMer.— 46 m & w A. Fine Cabinet Organ — (Smith maker) which cost $130.00, will be sold for sixty dollars, less than half. Apply at this office. {nlO _LET—And immediate possession given, 2 tenement houses, 8 rooms in each,j thoroughly fitted up, banked and outside windows on, all ready to occupy. Rent low to good and careful tenants; none other need apply. Apply to the owner, Ricuarp Weeks, Head Hillsborough Street, Ch’town. fa 14. eod Pek SALE.—A first-class ‘YOUNG MARE. 3 years old, sired by lwported Blood Horse ‘‘ Abel,” stands 15 hands, pe style and quite gentle in harness. Will be ‘sold cheap and on easy terms. Apply at this office. {n. }, tf Mr. and Mrs. Padfield are assisted by a -